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
Katheryn E. Maley 1946-2019 Obituary April 24, 2019April 25, 20190 Katheryn E. Maley, 73, passed away April 15 at her home in Burns, surround by her family. Katheryn was born April 8, 1946. A memorial service will be held at a later date, with burial at the Fox Cemetery.
Death notice — Shirley A. (Ashlock) Logue Obituary April 24, 2019April 25, 20190 Shirley A. (Ashlock) Logue, 84, of Meridian, Idaho, formally of Burns, passed away April 17. Services are pending under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. www.bowmanfuneral.com. 208-853-3131.
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,