Hines citizens to be surveyed about deer Hines Common Council News April 17, 2019April 17, 20190 For the past several months, there has been a difference of opinion on what to do with the deer that roam through the community. Some residents regard them as part of the community, while others perceive them as pests or a nuisance. Both sides of the discussion have voiced their
Keady resigns from Burns council Burns City Council News April 17, 2019April 17, 20190 The Burns City Council is looking to fill a vacant seat. At its meeting on April 10, the council unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Forrest Keady from the council. Those interested in filling the vacancy should submit a letter of interest to city hall. Whoever is appointed to fill the
Budget shortfall has county sheriff intending to resign Op-ed April 17, 2019April 18, 20199 by Dave Ward, Harney County Sheriff Citizens of Harney County, sheriff’s office staff, and commissioners, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office is not currently funded or staffed to provide adequate law enforcement or search and rescue services necessary to the citizens of Harney County. As well, our severely outdated county jail is not
Burns boys golf team runs away with Burns Invitational title Burns Golf Burns Sports Sports April 17, 2019April 17, 20190 PICTURED: Hadley Marshall of Burns chips up to the green at the Burns Invitational. (Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM) The Burns boys golf team picked up their second victory of the season by winning the Burns Invitational on Wednesday, April 10, at the Valley Golf Club. DJ Hoke shot 88 to finish fourth in
Theresa Ann (Rowan) Peila 1925-2019 Obituary April 17, 2019April 18, 20190 Theresa Ann (Rowan) Peila passed away April 10 in Burns. Theresa was born July 9, 1925, in Denver, Colo., to Leo and Nellie (Haney) Rowan. She grew up in a modest Irish community, where her father was a janitor for the Catholic school, and she and her two sisters, Catherine and Mary Agnes,
Malheur Symphony coming to Harney County Arts and Entertainment News April 10, 2019April 15, 20190 The world premiere of the Malheur Symphony, composed by Chris Thomas, will be performed here in Harney County on May 5! The concert is a celebration of all that the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge embodies — the sacred lands, the incredible vistas, and the immense beauty that shelters the multitudes
The quiet work of Harney County collaboratives Agriculture Community News April 10, 2019April 15, 20190 (Photo by Jeremy Hill) The culture of Harney County has been described as “full-contact citizenship,” as people of this county put in time and effort every day to make Harney County a place we’re all proud to call home. Our style of “full-contact citizenship” is represented consistently through several collaborative efforts. Unless
Burns boys, girls take titles at Vale meet Burns Sports Burns Track Sports April 10, 2019April 10, 20190 The Burns boys and girls track teams both laid claim to the team titles at the Oregon Trail Invitational held Saturday, April 6, in Vale. The Burns girls racked up 145 points to win the meet, with Ontario placing second with 131.5 points. The Hilander boys won the boys team title with
Gary Ray Christy 1957-2019 Obituary April 10, 2019April 15, 20190 Gary Ray Christy passed away April 8 in Burns. Gary was born Oct. 4, 1957, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Wash., to John R. Christy and Myrtle M. Christy. Gary was born with Down syndrome. In 1957, doctors believed children born with Down syndrome wouldn’t live much past 15 years old.
Elva Jeanne Hoffman 1928-2019 Obituary April 10, 2019April 15, 20191 Elva Jeanne Hoffman passed away April 5 at her home in La Grande at the age of 91. Elva was born Feb. 13, 1928, in La Grande to John and Velma (Conklin) McKinnis. After graduating from Imbler High School, she attended Eastern Oregon Normal School (now Eastern Oregon University) for a