Adele Tudor Robins Obituary August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Adele Tudor Robins, 74, passed away unexpectedly July 11 in Portland, surrounded by close family and dear friends. Her varied talents spanned many areas in her life — from rodeo queen and accomplished horsewoman in her early years in Burns, to creative interior architectural designer, to jewelry maker, and on to
Betty L. Davis Obituary August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Betty L. Davis, 81, longtime resident of Diamond, passed away July 31. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Burns Cemetery. Donations in Betty Davis’ memory may be made to either our community flag fund or Harney County Home Health/Hospice. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge
Harney Groundwater Study Advisory Committee to meet Aug. 8-9 News July 31, 2019July 31, 20190 The Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Study Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harney County Community Center, located at 484 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns. Members of the public are welcome
Jack W. Covert Obituary July 31, 2019August 2, 20190 Jack William Covert, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away July 25. Jack had been married to his wife, Jean Covert, for almost 54 years. Together, they had two daughters, Cynthia Spencer and Jacquiline Silverman. He has three grandchildren, Mike Covert, Madison Silverman, and Ariel Silverman, and one great-grandson,
Glider crash claims life on the Alvord Desert News July 24, 2019July 25, 20190 file photo The Harney County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a single glider plane crash on the Alvord Desert. On July 17, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Harney County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a single glider plane crash on the Alvord Desert in Southern Harney County. Based on eyewitness statements and the
Lay performing at Silvies Arts and Entertainment July 24, 2019July 24, 20190 Submitted photo Brandon Lay will perform in concert Friday, Aug. 2, at Silvies Valley Ranch. The Retreat, Spa, and Links at Silvies Valley Ranch is excited to announce Nashville Night in the Valley, a one-night-only concert on Friday, Aug. 2, featuring country music artist Brandon Lay. The first live music performance hosted
Barbara Ann Heinz 1949-2019 Obituary July 24, 2019July 25, 20190 Barbara Ann Heinz passed away April 12 at St. Alfonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho. Barbara was born May 3, 1949. Barbara is survived by her brother, George, and his wife, Jeanne; nephew, George Jr., and his wife, Carol; niece, Amanda, and her husband, Jerry Lewellen; foster sister, Elizabeth Lane; John Devitt; great-nieces,
Celebration of Life — Bonnie Barrett Wood Obituary July 24, 2019July 25, 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.
Cutters seeking scholarship applicants by Aug. 15 Community News Youth July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 Photo by RICK VETTER The High Desert Cutters will be holding their scholarship cutting Saturday, July 20, at the Bell A Ranch. Attention college or trade school students! High Desert Cutters (HDC) club is offering scholarships to Harney County students. Applications need to be submitted by Aug. 15. To obtain an application,
06 Livestock takes first at 16th annual Ranch Rodeo Rodeo Sports July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 The 16th annual Harney County Ranch Rodeo was held Saturday, July 13, at the Harney County Fairgrounds with 22 four-person teams competing for cash and prizes. The teams competed in six different events, and after the dust settled on a scorching hot day, the 06 Livestock team of Nathan Easterday, Duncan