Young artists excel in Elks poster contest Arts and Entertainment Community Youth April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS From left: Dalley Sykes, Hadley Gunderson, and Dylan White display their winning plaques. Three fourth-graders from Slater Elementary School were recognized for their artistic talents in the Elks Eye Injury Protection Poster Contest. Burns Elks Lodge hosted the local contest in February, and Dalley Sykes, age 10, placed first
Dorman D. Miller 1945-2020 Obituary April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 Dorman D. Miller suffered a massive stroke on April 14 at his home in Crane, was transported by AirLife to Bend, but passed away the following morning, April 15. Dorman was born Sept. 20, 1945, to James F. “Francis” Miller and Rosetta (Ott) Miller, of Drewsey, a few minutes after his
County court meets, follows health precautions County Court COVID-19 News April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Due to the COVID-19 precautions, the meeting was closed to the public with public comment being received via telephone. All recommended health precautions were followed by the
‘Cold Justice’ investigation leads to Harney and Linn counties News April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 Submitted photos Sheriff Ward with the archaeologist as they are checking an area of interest. For fans of the show Cold Justice, a missing person’s cold case tying Harney and Linn counties together was featured on the show that aired Saturday, April 11, at 6 p.m. on Oxygen. This case is a
Digital Youth Art Contest Arts and Entertainment Youth April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 Now until May 1, youth in kindergarten through high school can begin their unique artwork creation of migratory birds. The art contest encourages youth to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned and observed about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry, youth are provided an opportunity to
Janet Claire Miller 1931-2020 Obituary April 15, 2020April 15, 20200 Janet Claire Miller passed away peacefully April 7 at The Aspens in Burns. Janet was born Jan. 3, 1931 in Milton-Freewater. She graduated from High School in Clarkston Wash., in 1949. In 1962, she graduated from Lewis Clark State College with a teaching degree and began her short teaching career at
William Henry Beal 1937-2020 Obituary April 15, 2020February 22, 20210 William Henry Beal passed away March 28 in Tucson, Ariz., with his wife and family beside him. Bill was born Feb. 24, 1937, in Lorella, near Klamath Falls, to Orion and Florice (Brown) Beal. Bill joined two brothers, Larry and Charley, and a sister, Betty. In 1938, they moved to Vale. Bill’s
Death notice – Jane Kegel Obituary April 15, 2020April 15, 20200 Jane Kegel, 97, passed away March 12 at The Aspens. No services will be held.
Health department shares list of ‘top line messages’ COVID-19 News April 8, 2020April 9, 20200 The following are “top line messages" from the Harney County Health Department: • Many people are worried about the way COVID-19 is affecting our communities. The disruptions to daily life are challenging for all of us, yet important to slowing the spread of COVID-19. • Slowing the spread helps protect our most
National award goes to riparian project News April 8, 2020April 9, 20200 Submitted photo The Alder Creek area is located about seven miles from Crane. A cooperative project completed by the Malheur Watershed Council and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was recently selected for a prestigious, national award. The Alder Creek Resilient Watershed Model was selected for the 2020 Western Division of the American