Burns Council discusses vacant buildings, park restrooms Burns City Council News October 17, 2018October 17, 20180 As has been the case for a number of years, the Burns City Council is faced with the question of what to do with the vacant buildings in the city. Rob Paramore, a realtor, attended the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10, to address the vacant buildings on North
Cougars hand Mustangs first loss of the season 34-20 Burns Football Burns Sports Sports October 17, 2018October 17, 20180 With their undefeated record on the line, the Crane Mustangs came up short against Wallowa, falling 34-20 on Friday, Oct. 12. The Cougars struck early, scoring on a 75-yard TD by from Austin Brockamp on the first offensive play. Crane took an 8-6 lead late in the first quarter on a 20-yard
Carol Irene Robertson 1927–2018 Obituary October 17, 2018October 19, 20180 Carol Irene Robertson, longtime Harney and Malheur county resident, passed away peacefully Oct. 9 in Hines. Carol was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Westfall, to Harry and Elizabeth Pearl “Bessie” Payne. She was the youngest of four children. Carol graduated from Harper School in 1945, and went on to study bookkeeping
Sydney Marie Starbuck 2002-2018 Obituary October 17, 2018October 19, 20183 Sydney Marie Starbuck (Syd), 15, passed away Oct. 4. Sydney was born Dec. 6, 2002, in Bend, the daughter of Brett and Amy Starbuck, and sister to Wyatt Starbuck. She spent most of her years growing up on the Hotchkiss Cattle Company Ranch in Riley, where she developed a passion for
Trenton Todd Prince 1963-2018 Obituary October 17, 2018October 19, 20180 Todd Prince of Burns passed away in a logging accident on Oct. 2. He was 54 years old. Todd was born Nov. 22, 1963, in Enterprise. He was the third child of Gale and LaVonne (King) Prince. He was raised in Wallowa as a young child, moving to Burns with his
Frank M. Revak Obituary October 17, 2018October 19, 20180 Frank M. Revak passed away Oct. 9, three months after his 90th birthday. Frank was born in Phillips, Wis., moved west when he was 20, and brought his craft of tree grooming with him. He married Patricia Hofman and secured a job with Edward Hines Lumber Company where he worked in
Alton Parker 1950-2018 Obituary October 17, 2018October 19, 20180 Alton Parker passed away Oct. 7 at home, surrounded by family. He fought a long 10-and-a-half-year battle with prostate cancer. Alton was born July 15, 1950, in Baker City. He attended grade school in Burns, then his family moved to Edmonds, Wash., where he graduated. He later joined the Navy and
Death notice — Ruel Teague Obituary October 17, 2018October 19, 20180 Ruel Teague passed away Oct. 14 at his home in Burns. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Local OYCC program to receive award, court gets update from economic development County Court News October 10, 2018October 10, 20180 Mike Simpson, Training and Employment Consortium special projects coordinator, attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Oct. 3 to discuss the Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC) program. According to its mission statement, OYCC “creates meaningful opportunities for youth through significant resource projects that enhance the Oregon Community.” OYCC offers
Alzheimer’s chapter to offer free class in Burns Health Care News October 10, 2018October 10, 20180 The Alzheimer’s Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter will hold a free class, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center, 17 S. Alder Ave. in Burns. The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are