Solar car competition coming to town Community News July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 On Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, solar cars competing in the American Solar Challenge 2018 will be coming to Burns. The solar cars are expected to arrive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, depending on traffic, weather, and energy management decisions made by each of the teams. On
Dinner and silent auction to benefit Yarbor, Beers to be held July 21 Community News July 11, 2018July 11, 20180 A fundraising dinner and silent auction to help defray medical expenses for Harney County residents Robert Beers and Tiffany Yarbor will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. The Burns Lions Club will be preparing prime rib and
Barbara Maher 1949-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Barbara Maher, 68, passed away July 7 at her home in Princeton, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in September of 1949 in the Weiser, Idaho, hospital. She lived with her family on a ranch in Jordan Valley, until the age of 3. In 1952, they moved to the ranch
Ronald Graeme McComb Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Ronald Graeme McComb passed away June 30. Ron was an artist, a healer, a story-teller, a scholar, an activist, and a toucher of souls. He was generous with his laughter and his compassion, forging strong connections with many people throughout his long and vibrant life. Ron was born in Burns in 1938,
Raymond “Ray” Curtis 1935-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Raymond “Ray” Curtis passed away from cancer July 6, 2018, surrounded by family. Raymond was born May 18, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Auer and Ada (Johnson) Curtis. Ray grew up in Burns and worked as a ranch hand in the Steens Mountain area during his teens. He joined
Bob Christensen 1935-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Bob Christensen, 83 years young, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He suffered from dementia and COPD for the past 5 years. Bob was born Jan. 17, 1935, to Willie and Eva Christensen. He was the oldest of three children. His sister, Phyllis, was born just
Fourth of July activities planned in Harney County Community July 3, 2018July 3, 20180 Are you ready for some Fourth of July fun? All kinds of awesome activities are planned in Harney County to ensure that your Independence Day celebration is as lit as a firework! The athletically inclined can rise and shine with the 2018 Firecracker 5K fun run and walk at the Hines
Charles Dalton Vawter 1929-2018 Obituary July 3, 2018July 5, 20183 Chuck Vawter passed away peacefully June 12, after a brief illness, with his family near him. Charles Dalton Vawter was born May 9, 1929, in Grand Junction, Colo., into a degree of poverty that he spent his adulthood happy and proud none of his descendants ever experienced. The ninth of 10
Slater’s ‘Spaghetti Garden’ is growing healthy kids Community News Youth June 27, 2018July 2, 20180 Sabrina Clark is the winner of the art contest conducted by Symmetry Care. The contest was to create a sign that will be used to identify the “Spaghetti Garden,” which is part of the “Growing Healthy Kids” summer program held at Slater Elementary School. In the garden, the children will
Graveside Service — Robert Christensen Obituary June 27, 2018July 2, 20180 Robert Christensen passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 30. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at the Burns Cemetery. The family would like to invite you to join us for dinner and a celebration of his life at the Burns Elks Lodge