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
Walter Arthur Cooper 1931-2019 Obituary April 10, 2019April 15, 20190 Walt Cooper passed away April 1 in Baker City, surrounded by family. Walt was born Sept. 26, 1931, in Cabool, Mo., to Elmer Cooper Sr. and Inola (Hill) Cooper. He worked with his dad driving logging trucks as a teen, and served two stints in the Army in 1949, starting at
Court proposes ordinance to preserve Second Amendment in Harney County County Court News April 3, 2019April 3, 20190 Veterans Service Officer Guy McKay attended the March 27 meeting of the Harney County Court to share some concerns that he’s heard from veterans regarding proposed state firearm laws. “A lot of the guys are very concerned that, if these laws pass, that they’re going to have to give up their
Cutbacks could be coming to rural fire response Burns City Council News April 3, 2019April 3, 20190 For many years now, the Burns and Hines fire departments have done what they could to respond to fires outside city limits. However, due to financial reasons, that response to rural fires may be about to change. At the Burns City Council meeting on March 27, Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson
CUHS clay target team starts season at Shamrock Shoot in La Grande Crane Sports Sports April 3, 2019April 3, 20190 “Who Needs Luck?” read the phrase down the bright-green sleeve of the Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Trap Team Shamrock Shoot shirt sported by 64 trap shooting participants who attended the tournament on March 16 in La Grande. The Crane Union High School (CUHS) clay target team was one of six
Joseph “Joe” Luther Steeves 1936-2019 Obituary April 3, 2019April 4, 20190 Joseph “Joe” Luther Steeves passed away on March 26. Joe was born Feb. 29, 1936, in Ferndale, Calif., to Luther and Alice Steeves. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1954, and on June 22 of that year, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After the Marines, Joe attended