Climate report: Warming is taking its toll on Oregon News February 6, 2019February 6, 20190 By Mark Floyd The changing climate is having a significant impact on Oregon, a new report concludes, with the state growing progressively warmer, experiencing more severe wildfires, and undergoing a shift of seasons resulting in less snowpack and lower summer stream flows. The impacts of these changes are becoming significant, researchers say. “Simply
Robert (Bob) Moss 1921-2019 Obituary February 6, 2019February 7, 20190 Robert (Bob) Moss passed away Jan. 30. Bob was the New Year’s baby in 1921 in Payette, Idaho. His parents were James and Marie Moss. Being one of 13 children, Bob’s siblings included brothers Frank, Ralph, Bill, Don, Ronnie, Jack, and Clark, and sisters, Anna, Mary Helen, Beunita, Dorothy, and Katherine. Bob
Theresa Ruggles-Whitefeather 1941-2019 Obituary February 6, 2019February 7, 20191 Theresa Ruggles-Whitefeather, 77, of Harney County, passed away Jan. 29 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho. She was surrounded by the presence and love of three of her sons. Theresa was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Rhode Island. She was a true adventurer at heart, and would go on to
Charles Michael (Mike) Mulcare 1940-2019 Obituary February 6, 2019February 7, 20191 Charles Michael (Mike) Mulcare passed away Jan. 27. Mike was born July 6, 1940, in Prairie City to Paul (Cliff) and Mary (Dzierzanowski) Mulcare. When Mike was born, he and his parents were living at the Edward Hines Logging Camp on Camp Creek. Soon after, the family moved to Seneca, and later
Death notice — Laverne “Verne” Edward Scheen Jr. Obituary February 6, 2019February 7, 20190 Laverne “Verne” Edward Scheen Jr., of Burns, passed away Jan. 30. Verne was born June 19, 1955. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn Scheen; and children, Amy Scheen and Aaron Scheen. At his request, there will be no services. Contributions may be made to Harney County Hospice.
Gordon Jack ‘Bud’ Fulton 1936-2019 Obituary January 30, 2019January 31, 20194 Gordon Jack ‘Bud’ Fulton passed away Jan. 18 in Brownsville, Texas. He was 82. Bud was born July 21, 1936, in Vernonia, to Thomas William Fulton and Gladys Jewell “Judy” (Smith) Fulton. He was raised in Vernonia and attended Vernonia High School where he played basketball. In 1955, Bud joined the
Mary G. Otley 1922-2019 Obituary January 30, 2019January 31, 20190 Mary Geraldine (Alderson) Otley passed away peacefully Jan. 15 at her home in Diamond, due to an aftermath of health issues from a stroke and smaller mini strokes the preceding weeks. Her mind and memory remained healthy, and she was able to visit with family and friends to her last
Wolf Plan revision to be presented to commission in March Agriculture News January 23, 2019January 24, 20190 After completing the last scheduled facilitated meeting with stakeholder representatives on Monday, Jan. 8, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) staff are working to finalize a revised Wolf Conservation and Management Plan. That plan will be presented to the commission at its March 15 meeting in Salem for final
From idea to page one – No outline required Arts and Entertainment News January 23, 2019January 24, 20190 Frontier Art Center presents a workshop for writers taught by Paty Jager, Harney County author of more than two dozen novels. The workshop will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $75 for the weekend, and it includes box lunches. Jager’s two-day
Dolores E. (Hughet) Raymond 1933-2019 Obituary January 23, 2019January 25, 20190 Dolores E. (Hughet) Raymond passed away peacefully in her sleep Jan. 10 at Vermont Hills Acute Care. Dolores was born Oct. 19, 1933, in Burns. Dolores spent part of her early years in The Narrows outside of Burns on her Uncle Louis’s ranch. The years she spent on the ranch shaped