Bailey, DeVore awarded OTEC scholarships Youth March 7, 2018March 8, 20180 Zane Bailey of Burns and Daniel DeVore of Cove were recently each awarded a $5,000 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) scholarship to pursue a career as a lineman. OTEC offers two scholarships each year for high school seniors, adults, or returning college students interested in a career as a lineman. “I am
Eric James Arntz 1966-2018 Obituary March 7, 2018March 8, 20180 Eric James Arntz, 51, of Baker City, passed away Feb. 23 at his residence. Eric was born May 7, 1966. He was raised in Seattle, Wash., and graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1984. He joined the Air Force in 1986 and was stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.
Death notice — Ruth E. Schultz Obituary March 7, 2018March 8, 20180 Ruth E. Schultz, 76, of Hines, passed away Feb. 28. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Local students selected for music scholarships Arts and Entertainment News Youth February 28, 2018March 1, 20180 Four local music students were awarded music scholarships at the Harney County Chamber Music Society Scholarship Recital on Feb. 17. Harpist Julia Welsh received the R.B. (Dick) Hoffman Scholarship, while Cyrus Mocan playing baritone saxophone was awarded the Darryl and Gail Womack and Dale and Valeria Eggleston Scholarship for middle
Norma Whiting Curtis 1918-2017 Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20181 Norma Whiting Curtis passed away Oct. 9, 2017, at the home of her daughter with her family at bedside. Norma was born April 7, 1918, the daughter of early Harney County pioneers Ida Turner Whiting and George E. Whiting. She was born at the family ranch east of Burns. Norma was
Peter L. Boren 1949-2018 Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20181 Peter L. “Pete” Boren, passed away Feb. 22, in Bend, after losing his fight with cancer. He was born June 24, 1949, in Burns to Phil Boren and Louise Hibbard. Pete spent his career at the counter of local parts stores for 40 years. He was a beloved part of Harney County,
Death notice — Eric James Arntz Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20180 Eric James Arntz, 51, formerly of Burns, passed away Feb. 23, at his residence in Baker City. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Burns. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Eric to the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, or the National Organization for
Local health care providers will be offering screenings Health Care News February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 Harney District Hospital (HDH), Harney County Health Department, and Burns Dental Group are teaming up to provide several health screening opportunities for the community as part of Harney Health Screening Week taking place March 5-9. Participants will be entered into prize drawings for each screening completed, and the public is
Kathleen Theresa Joyce Wilber 1923-2018 Obituary February 21, 2018February 22, 20182 Kathleen Theresa Joyce Wilber passed away Feb. 5 from complications of a stroke. Kathleen was born Nov. 30, 1923, in Juntura to John P. “Jack” Joyce and Catherine T. “Katy” Grealish Joyce. She was the fourth of their five children, and many times referred to herself as the “middle child". Jack
Wanda Marie Sinkey 1928-2018 Obituary February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 Wanda Sinkey passed away of natural causes Jan. 1 at Sacred Heat Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wanda was the oldest of five children of Bob and Pauline Morrison. Wanda grew up in the midst of the