Burns Council discusses Economic Opportunities Analysis Burns City Council News May 1, 2019May 2, 20190 At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 24, Burns City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported that a meeting was held the previous week to discuss the findings of the Economic Opportunities Analysis that ECONorthwest performed for the city. The analysis was done in accordance with Goal 9: Economic Development of
County court addresses budget crisis, solutions not easy Editorial May 1, 2019May 1, 20191 To the people of Harney County, Harney County government is experiencing a financial crisis. Beginning in 2018, the county judge and treasurer discovered that for many years —five years at a minimum, but possibly longer — the budget process each year had proceeded based on a significantly over-stated beginning fund balance.
2019 Sagebrush Gathering Lacrosse Tournament Sports Youth May 1, 2019May 2, 20190 The 2019 Sagebrush Gathering Lacrosse Tournament was held on Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, at the fields near Hines Park and Hines Middle School. More than 600 people attended the two-day tournament, which included athletes in kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition to the local Nadzitsaga team, players from Bend,
Tana Knieriem 1976-2019 Obituary May 1, 2019May 2, 20190 Tana Knieriem, 43, of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away April 14, with her family by her side. She was born to Rick Knieriem and Eileen “Shorty” Tashoff April 13, 1976, in Bend. Tana graduated from Burns Union High School in 1994, and received an AS in medical/dental office in 2000. Tana’s biggest joy
Court passes Second Amendment preservation ordinance County Court News April 24, 2019April 24, 20192 It was standing room only in Harney County Judge Pete Runnels’ office during the Harney County Court meeting on April 10. The crowd gathered to discuss Ordinance 2019-86, Harney County’s Second Amendment preservation ordinance. In summary, the ordinance states that, “Harney County strongly supports the right of the people to keep
County continues to address budget woes County Court News April 24, 2019April 24, 20190 With a shortfall in the current budget for the county, the Harney County budget committee is continuing to meet with department heads to discuss possible cuts. The county court is currently attempting to cut enough funds for this fiscal year to arrive at a zero fund balance. By doing so, the
Caponetto to perform with “Malheur Symphony” Arts and Entertainment News April 24, 2019April 25, 20190 Burns High School graduate Jon Caponetto is returning for a guest performance with the Central Oregon Symphony presenting the World Premiere of the Malheur Symphony! The concert will be held Sunday, May 5, at Burns High School. Caponetto is originally from Burns and is a member of the Burns Paiute Tribal
Free nature sketching workshop at the library Arts and Entertainment April 24, 2019April 24, 20190 Harney County Library is offering a free nature sketching workshop led by professional illustrator and educator, Christine Elder, on Friday evening, April 26. In just two hours, she can demonstrate tips and techniques that will get you started with nature or travel journaling. Elder has advanced degrees in biology and
Barbara Ann (Benson) Owen 1933-2019 Obituary April 24, 2019April 25, 20190 Barbara Ann Owen passed away April 14 of natural causes in Bellevue, Wash. Barbara was a third-generation Oregonian, born Dec. 17, 1933, in Portland to Clifton Leroy and Anna Margaret (Varien) Benson. Barbara spent many of her adolescent years living in Burns, and loved riding horses with friends and family. She graduated
Ken “Kenny” Truesdell 1930-2019 Obituary April 24, 2019April 25, 20190 Ken “Kenny” Truesdell, 88, passed away peacefully April 6 at his home. Ken was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Eaton, Colo., to Eugene and Helen Truesdell. Ken’s family moved to Oregon in 1936. After several years as a buckaroo in the Bend area, Ken served eight years in the United States Air