Raney provides vivid view of ranch life Agriculture Community News March 22, 2017March 22, 20170 Engraved Silver: Portraits of Ranching Life 2, by Harney County author Debbie Raney, provides readers with a vivid, authentic look into the ranching life. Engraved Silver is a sequel to Raney’s initial book, Hair On Barbed Wire: Portraits of Ranching Life, and Raney noted the newest publication is “a lot more
Larry Lee Hoffelmeyer 1949-2017 Obituary March 22, 2017March 23, 20170 Larry Lee Hoffelmeyer passed away of natural causes on March 9 at his home. Larry was born March 29, 1949, in La Grande to Carl Hoffelmeyer and Alice May (Becker) Hoffelmeyer. As a child, Larry was raised in Cove, later moving to La Grande. He was an outdoor type of kid, and
Death notice — Betty Sitz Obituary March 22, 2017March 23, 20170 Betty Sitz, 94, passed away March 14, 2017, at the Aspens. Because of high water, a bridge out, and the Drewsey Community Hall compromised from the winter snow, a celebration of life service for Betty will be held at a later date to be determined.
Sammy Kershaw to perform at fair Community News March 15, 2017March 15, 20174 Sammy Kershaw will be coming to the Harney County Fair, Rodeo, and Racemeet. Kershaw will play at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. He will be preceded by a warm-up band, staring at 9 p.m. There will be three sections of seating in the grandstands: general admission, a closer reserved section,
Claude Robert Williams 1951-2016 Obituary March 15, 2017March 16, 20170 Claude Robert “Bob” Williams, 64, of McCall, Idaho, passed away Oct. 20, 2016, after a valiant battle with cancer, but his larger-than-life persona, charm, and trademark stubbornness will not be forgotten. Bob was born Nov. 28, 1951, in Burns, the youngest son of John Williams and Ruth Balbach (Higby). A lover
Ruth Balbach Williams Higby 1923-2017 Obituary March 15, 2017March 16, 20170 Ruth Higby, 93, passed away in her sleep Feb. 27 in a care facility in Boise, Idaho. Ruth was born to Richard Balbach and Helen (Sniegon) Balbach July 12, 1923, in New Meadows, Idaho. She was the eldest of four children. After graduating from Meadows Valley High School in 1943, Ruth married
Soaring Spirits International promotes hope, healing Community News March 8, 2017March 8, 20171 Autumn Toelle’s life was turned upside down when her husband, Joe, died suddenly in February of 2015. Joe — who was an athlete, avid hunter, and wildfire fighter — lost his life when his heart stopped while he was jogging. “Apparently, he had something wrong with his heart, but they don’t know
Vera Lou Mackenzie Hotchkiss 1929-2017 Obituary March 8, 2017March 9, 20170 Vera Mackenzie Hotchkiss, 87, passed away March 1. Vera was born Aug. 26, 1929, to Dorothy Holmes and William Mackenzie. She was raised as the third-generation on her family’s ranch in Ukiah. Vera went to Oregon State College where she majored in home economics, with the goal of “obtaining her ‘MRS’ degree.”
Mary Louise Hill 1922-2017 Obituary March 8, 2017March 9, 20170 Mary Louise Hill, or Mary Lou as she preferred to be called, passed away Jan. 8 in Klamath Falls. Mary Lou was born Nov. 9, 1922, in Burns. In 1943, Mary Lou married the love of her life, Jack Davidson. They had two beautiful daughters. Then, sadly, Jack died. In 1970, Mary
Cole Clemens 1984-2017 Obituary March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 Cole Clemens, 32, passed away Feb. 11 from injuries suffered in a snowmobile accident near La Grande. Cole was born Oct. 19, 1984, in Bend to Tom and Candis Clemens. He lived most of his life growing up in Bend, but La Grande was his true home where he resided the