Postponement – Bill Thew Obituary March 18, 2020March 18, 20200 The celebration of life for Bill Thew that was scheduled for April 18 at Crane Union High School has been postponed until this fall.
P.E.O. Re-Style event to be held March 14 Community News March 11, 2020March 10, 20200 Submitted photos Harriet Langmas will provide a presentation on fashion trends and ways to accessorize. If you’re looking to stay current with the latest fashion trends or need some new accessories to freshen your wardrobe, mark your calendar for the P.E.O. Re-Style featuring Harriet Langmas set for Saturday, March 14, at the
TBLMT receives an Outstanding Achievement Award News March 11, 2020March 10, 20200 Submitted photos L -R: 2020 SRM Outstanding Achievement Award for Stewardship recipients, Oregon TBLMT members Tony Svejcar, Vanessa Schroeder, Dustin Johnson, and Chad Boyd with SRM President (2019) Dr. Clayton Marlow. The Oregon Threat-Based Land Management Team (TBLMT) received an Outstanding Achievement Award for Land Stewardship at the Society for Range Management’s
Marlene Inez Watkins 1938-2020 Obituary March 11, 2020March 11, 20201 Marlene Inez Watkins passed away peacefully in her home March 3, with her family by her side. Marlene was born Feb. 9, 1938, to Robert and Catherine Munz in Montesano, Wash. She, her parents and sister lived in Elma, Wash., until moving to Tacoma, Wash., where Marlene graduated from Stadium High
Keith Harold “Mike” Choate 1948-2020 Obituary March 11, 2020March 11, 20200 Keith Harold “Mike” Choate, husband and father of five children, passed away March 4 at the age of 71. Born May 10, 1948, in Spokane, Wash., to Keith and Clara Choate, Mike volunteered for the National Guard, and then spent his working career as a business owner, mechanic, and Polaris dealer.
Burns boasts electric vehicle charging station News March 4, 2020March 4, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS From left: Ramona Hofman with Harney County Opportunity Team, Lea Gettle, OTEC’s manager of administration and strategic services, Harney County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lola Johnson, OTEC director of engineering, Susie Snyder, OTEC’s supervisor of energy programs, and Eric Wirfs, OTEC’s director of member services. Oregon Trail
Dennis Karl Fretwell Sr. 1936-2020 Obituary March 4, 2020March 4, 20200 Dennis Karl Fretwell Sr., 84, passed away Jan. 13 at his home in Hines. Dennis was born Sept. 7, 1936, in Jordan Valley, the first born out of six other siblings. He worked for Simplot feedlot in Grandview, Idaho. Then he went on to work for Arnett at the Rome ranch for
Gail Francis Tiller 1939-2020 Obituary March 4, 2020March 4, 20200 Gail Francis Tiller, nee Hutchins, passed away Feb. 23 in Emmett, Idaho. Gail was born Dec. 10, 1939, in Emmett to Merril and Dorothy Hutchins. She attended Boise Junior College in 1959 where she met her husband Rev. Lee Tiller. They married in 1961 in Pasco, Wash. Gail taught grade school
Patrick Henry Stanford 1957-2020 Obituary March 4, 2020March 4, 20200 Born June 22, 1957. Rode away Feb. 27, 2020. “Heroes are remembered, but legends never die.” A celebration of life is in the planning. Thank you from all of us for the condolences, prayers, and hugs.
Coronavirus protocols in place Health Care News February 26, 2020February 26, 20200 The Harney County Health Department encourages the protocol provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the coronavirus, and stresses that if someone gets sick with a cough and suspects it could be coronavirus to call their doctor’s office prior to going in so that precautions can be