Harney County veteran attends Saratoga WarHorse program Community News Veterans September 28, 2016September 28, 20160 “I don’t know how to tell you, but there is something different in me now.” Those were the words Paul Hyland, a Korean War veteran, spoke when describing his trip to Aiken, S.C., to attend the Saratoga WarHorse program. Saratoga WarHorse, a nonprofit foundation based in New York, assists veterans from around
Tracy Dawn Hill 1959-2016 Obituary September 28, 2016September 29, 20160 Tracy Dawn Hill passed away Sept. 17 at Oregon Health & Science University hospital after a long battle with cancer, with her spouse and son at her side. Tracy Dawn May was born Feb. 17, 1959, to Ruth Lavon and Francis Emmet May in Montrose, Colo. Tracy and Shaun moved to Harney
Marica Kim Hoodie 1961-2016 Obituary September 28, 2016September 29, 20160 Marica Kim Hoodie, 55, passed away Aug. 16 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, surrounded by family members. Marica was born Aug. 3, 1961, in Burns to Belle (Capps-Teton) and Wallace Hoodie. She was raised in Burns and attended schools in the Burns-Hines community. She was a member of the
Cheryl Callaway 1951-2016 Obituary September 28, 2016September 29, 20160 Cheryl Callaway passed away Sept. 22 in Boise, Idaho, with family and friends by her side after a very courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl was born Sept. 19, 1951, to Ray and Luella Turley. She attended school in Burns and graduated in 1969. Then moved to Ontario to attend college. She
Michael A. Corson 1953-2016 Obituary September 28, 2016September 29, 20160 Michael A. Corson passed away Sept. 20 at Chehalem Health and Rehab Center in Newberg, with his loving family by his side. Michael (Mike) was born Feb. 9, 1953, in Seattle Wash., to Richard (Dick) and Lovetta Corson. The Corson family moved to Burns in 1962, and he graduated from Burns
A new look for the Silver Creek Cemetery Community News September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 A little history about the Silver Creek Cemetery. It is a historical cemetery, and people buried there include a Civil War veteran, people involved in the water war on Wagontire Mountain, the first Harney County judge (Thomas Jefferson Shields) and members of his family, along with others who homesteaded in the valley.
Ilah Marie Grimsley 1921-2016 Obituary September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 Ilah Marie Grimsley passed away Sept. 12. She was born Oct. 23, 1921. Ilah moved to Burns with her mother, Marie Wallan, and stepfather, Kenneth Wallan. In high school, she worked at the Welcome Drug Store soda fountain. She loved to roller skate. One night at the rink, she met a handsome
June L. Hart 1920-2016 Obituary September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 June L. Hart of Burns passed away peacefully Sept. 9, with her family by her side. June was born June 14, 1920, in La Junta, Colo. She is survived by her children, Gary L. Hart and his wife, Tressa, of Fernwood, Idaho, Mary Ann Daniel of Burns, Susan J. Hodack of Burns,
Water Planning Meeting Scheduled Community News September 14, 2016September 14, 20160 The Harney County Watershed Council and the Harney County Court are co-convening a community-based water planning effort in the Malheur Lake Basin in partnership with the Oregon Water Resources Department. The kick-off meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center.
Thelma “Elaine” Murphy 1931-2016 Obituary September 14, 2016September 14, 20160 Thelma “Elaine” Murphy, 85, passed away Aug. 15 at Lakeview Gardens. She was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Klamath Falls to Loring and Thelma (Tucker) Richardson. She lived in Bly where she received her elementary education and then moved to Wagontire and boarded in Burns during the school year and graduated from