Memorial service — Wayne Lissman Obituary February 13, 2019February 14, 20190 Wayne Lissman, 94, passed away Jan. 12. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at LaFollette’s Chapel, with a luncheon to follow at the Burns Elks Lodge No. 1680. Contributions in Wayne Lissman’s memory may be made to the American Legion Harney County Post No. 63
Funeral service — Nancy Newton Obituary February 13, 2019February 14, 20190 Nancy Newton, 78, passed away Feb. 5 at her home in Burns. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at LaFollette’s Chapel in Burns.
High Desert Partnership receives grant News February 6, 2019February 6, 20190 Collaboration is the established way of doing business and building community in Harney County, and The Ford Family Foundation is supporting this culture through a three-year, $300,000 community-building grant awarded to High Desert Partnership. The High Desert Partnership, a community-based organization committed to strengthening the communities of Harney County through collaboration,
Climate report: Warming is taking its toll on Oregon News February 6, 2019February 6, 20190 By Mark Floyd The changing climate is having a significant impact on Oregon, a new report concludes, with the state growing progressively warmer, experiencing more severe wildfires, and undergoing a shift of seasons resulting in less snowpack and lower summer stream flows. The impacts of these changes are becoming significant, researchers say. “Simply
Hueckman sets new scoring record in Burns’ win over Irrigon Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports February 6, 2019February 6, 20190 Allie Hueckman set a new single-game scoring record with 38 points in the Hilanders’ 64-41 win over Irrigon on Friday, Feb. 1, at Burns High School. Hueckman dropped in nine points in the first quarter, 14 in the second period, four in the third, and 11 in the final stanza. Hueckman’s
Robert (Bob) Moss 1921-2019 Obituary February 6, 2019February 7, 20190 Robert (Bob) Moss passed away Jan. 30. Bob was the New Year’s baby in 1921 in Payette, Idaho. His parents were James and Marie Moss. Being one of 13 children, Bob’s siblings included brothers Frank, Ralph, Bill, Don, Ronnie, Jack, and Clark, and sisters, Anna, Mary Helen, Beunita, Dorothy, and Katherine. Bob
Theresa Ruggles-Whitefeather 1941-2019 Obituary February 6, 2019February 7, 20191 Theresa Ruggles-Whitefeather, 77, of Harney County, passed away Jan. 29 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho. She was surrounded by the presence and love of three of her sons. Theresa was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Rhode Island. She was a true adventurer at heart, and would go on to
Charles Michael (Mike) Mulcare 1940-2019 Obituary February 6, 2019February 7, 20191 Charles Michael (Mike) Mulcare passed away Jan. 27. Mike was born July 6, 1940, in Prairie City to Paul (Cliff) and Mary (Dzierzanowski) Mulcare. When Mike was born, he and his parents were living at the Edward Hines Logging Camp on Camp Creek. Soon after, the family moved to Seneca, and later
Death notice — Laverne “Verne” Edward Scheen Jr. Obituary February 6, 2019February 7, 20190 Laverne “Verne” Edward Scheen Jr., of Burns, passed away Jan. 30. Verne was born June 19, 1955. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn Scheen; and children, Amy Scheen and Aaron Scheen. At his request, there will be no services. Contributions may be made to Harney County Hospice.
Burns council votes for economic development fund Burns City Council News January 30, 2019January 30, 20190 With the goal of spurring economic development in the community, the Burns City Council voted to use $5,000 to hire a grant writer to pursue more funds for the same purpose. The funds were already set aside in the budget for economic development. The council also voted to move the money