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
Hilanders run past Vikings 38-12 in league play Burns Football Burns Sports Sports October 10, 2018October 10, 20180 Burns improved to 6-0 on the season by defeating Umatilla 38-12 in Special District 3 football action on Friday, Oct. 5. Burns took an early lead, scoring on their opening drive on a 46-yard run by Josh Reagle to go up 6-0. The Hilanders then seemed to hit a lull, having to
Charles E. Thompson 1935-2018 Obituary October 10, 2018October 11, 20180 Charles E. Thompson, 83, passed away in a tragic car accident with his fiancé, Judy Patterson, on Sept. 27. Charles was born May 15, 1935, in Kalispell, Mont., to George and Hazel Thompson. He worked most of his life as a mill worker for Edward Hines Lumber Company and as an
Judy Elizabeth Ann Hill Patterson 1940-2018 Obituary October 10, 2018October 11, 20180 Judy Elizabeth Ann Hill Patterson, 78, passed away in a tragic car accident on Sept. 27. Judy was born in North Carolina on June 4, 1940. She didn’t have much of a family life in her younger years, but found a worldwide family of brothers and sisters in the Jehovah’s Witness
Memorial service — Trenton Todd Prince Obituary October 10, 2018October 11, 20180 Trenton Todd Prince, 54, passed away in a logging accident on Oct. 2. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Burns Elks Lodge. A luncheon will follow immediately after the service. Donations in Todd’s memory may be made to the Harney County Boys & Girls Club.
Funeral mass — Sydney M. Starbuck Obituary October 10, 2018October 11, 20180 Sydney M. Starbuck, 15, passed away Oct. 4. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Holy Family Catholic Church. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Death notice — Dale R. Weeks Obituary October 10, 2018October 11, 20180 Dale R. Weeks, 62, passed away Oct. 3 at his home in Burns. Dale was born March 21, 1956.
Burns police encourage motorists to lock up Burns City Council News October 3, 2018October 3, 20180 Take your valuables out of your vehicle and lock the doors. That was the message from Burns Police Chief Newt SkunkCap at the Burns Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26. SkunkCap said the thieves are walking around town, checking vehicle doors to see if they’re unlocked. The police are receiving a
Harvest festival to be held this weekend Community News Youth October 3, 2018October 3, 20180 A Harvest Festival, hosted by Growing Healthy Kids, will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, on the playground at Slater Elementary School. Growing Healthy Kids is a program sponsored by the Harney Local Community Advisory Committee, The Environmental Center in Bend, Symmetry Care, Harney Partners for