HPV vaccine could prevent some cancers Health Care News August 22, 2018August 22, 20180 If a vaccine could prevent your children from developing some forms of cancer later in life, would you have them get the vaccination? You would think that most people would answer in the affirmative, but that doesn’t seem to the case with the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination. According to statistics from the
Harney County School District No. 3 welcomes new staff Community News August 22, 2018August 22, 20180 With summer winding down, it’s time to start gearing up for the new school year. Parents, students, and staff are bound to encounter a few new faces this year, as Harney County School District No. 3 is welcoming a number of new staff members. Andy Whitehead is joining the district as
Singhose campaigns for mental health, depression awareness Community Health Care News Youth August 22, 2018August 22, 20180 For Lacy Singhose, being the 2018 Harney County Fair Queen means more than representing the county at various events. It has also given her a chance to bring awareness of mental health to the community, specifically how depression affects young adults. Singhose said she has dealt with depression for the past
Joseph Raimond Oltman 1941-2018 Obituary August 22, 2018August 23, 20180 Joseph Raimond Oltman, 76, of Burns, passed away Aug. 4 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Joe was born Nov. 29, 1941, in Burns to Johnnie Frances and Alfred ‘Buck’ Oltman. He was a little mischievous, quick-witted, worked hard, and considered a cornerstone of Harney County. Joseph was drafted in the Army
Raymond Lyle Tiller 1932-2018 Obituary August 22, 2018August 23, 20180 Raymond Lyle Tiller passed away peacefully Aug. 13 at his home in Burns. Raymond was born Jan. 20, 1932, in Nyssa to William and Hollis Tiller. He was the second of six children. His parents moved quite often in search of gold in Nevada and Dixie Creek near John Day, to
Death notice — Norma M. Hill Obituary August 22, 2018August 23, 20180 Norma M. Hill, 85, passed away Aug. 16, at her home in Hines. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. (Mountain Time) Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Riverside Cemetery
Forest Service staff briefs court on Cliff Knox Project County Court News August 15, 2018August 15, 20180 Ed Guzman, Terry Corning-Sevey, and Shilo Burton-Harper of the U.S. Forest Service attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Aug. 1 to discuss the Cliff Knox Project, which would span 40,000 acres in the Prairie City and Emigrant Creek ranger districts in Grant and Harney counties. In a
Recycling center seeks funds to stay afloat Burns City Council News August 15, 2018August 15, 20180 With the recycling market in the midst of a slump, Rimrock Recycling is looking for financial help. Becki Cunningham, president of the nonprofit corporation, attended the Burns City Council meeting on Aug. 8 to ask the council for a donation to help keep the operation going. Cunningham said that once a year,
Erwin to retire from Hines position Community News August 15, 2018August 15, 20180 Hines City Administrator Judy Erwin has announced that she will be retiring from her position as of Jan. 1, 2019. “It’s time,” Erwin said. “I’ve worked my whole life, and now I’d like to spend more time with my family, children, and grandchildren, and travel more.” Erwin took over the city administrator
Celebration of life — Earl G. McGee Obituary August 15, 2018August 16, 20183 A celebration of life for Earl G. McGee will be held Saturday, Aug. 25. The celebration will start at Harney County Fitness (Body Wise Sports Center) at 9:15 a.m., lining up with a show of the Burns Police and the Harney County Car Club, followed by family and friends. The