Daniel O’Toole 1933-2019 Obituary July 3, 2019July 3, 20190 Daniel O’Toole passed away peacefully June 22, with family by his side. Daniel was born Jan. 1, 1933, at the O’Toole ranch in Drewsey, to Michael and Anna (Swestris) O’Toole. He grew up on the ranch in Drewsey and, following the death of his father, he took over operation of the
Death notice — Gerald Farstvedt Obituary July 3, 2019July 3, 20190 Gerald Farstvedt, 74, passed away June 26 at his home, surrounded by his family. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13. Interment will follow at the Burns
Celebration of Life — Bonnie Barrett Wood Obituary July 3, 2019July 3, 20190 Family and friends of Bonnie Barrett Wood (Aug. 15, 1930 — Dec. 22, 2018): Please join us in remembrance of Bonnie and the celebration of a life well lived. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Valley Golf Club in Hines.
Death notice — Dennis “Red” Richardson Obituary July 3, 2019July 3, 20190 Dennis “Red” Richardson, 91, passed away June 29, at his home in Hines, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 19, 1928. Funeral services are pending at this time.
To address deficit, county will take a loan from the road department County Court News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 Due to the current budget shortfall, Harney County’s general fund for fiscal year 2019-2020 (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020) is projected to begin with a balance of $0 to $50,000. To address the deficit, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-17 during its meeting on June 19. The resolution
Hines Common Council covers a variety of topics Hines Common Council News June 26, 2019June 27, 20190 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held June 11. They have been edited for clarity and length. ••• The budget committee agenda for June 11 was reviewed and approved. Committee Chairman Jeff Hoyt asked City Administrator Kirby Letham to update the committee. Letham explained that the overall
Burning restrictions go into effect July 1 News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 The fire departments of Burns and Hines provided open burning information for residents. Burning restrictions will go into effect July 1. The following activities will not be allowed: • Open burning (burning of yard debris or large piles of woody debris) • Use of burning barrels Recreational fires, campfires, and warming fires are
Emergency services training to be conducted June 28 News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 On Friday, June 28, local emergency services personnel will be conducting a mock traffic accident beginning at 10 a.m. The training will take place at the intersection of Hotchkiss Lane and Snow Mountain Avenue, near the old mill smokestack. Medical emergency services, fire, and law enforcement personnel will all be involved
Zoe “Judi” Easterday 1942-2019 Obituary June 26, 2019July 1, 20190 Zoe “Judi” Easterday, of Arock, passed away unexpectedly June 17, while working at her beloved ranch with Norm. She was born June 30, 1942, to Lorene and Duard Terry in Pocatello, Idaho. The family lived in Howe, Idaho, until Judi was 1 year old and then moved to Echo, and resided
Funeral service — Duane Keith Dobson Obituary June 26, 2019July 1, 20190 Duane Keith Dobson, 64, passed away June 17 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at St. Mary’s Mission in Omak, Wash. Contributions in Duane’s memory may be made to the Burns High School Booster Club.