Theodore Gerald Brown 1938-2018 Obituary March 14, 2018March 15, 20180 Theodore Gerald “Jerry” Brown passed away Feb. 27 at Ashley Manor in Burns from Alzheimer’s disease. Jerry was born Aug. 16, 1938, in Redding, Calif., to Theodore and Pearl (Simmons) Brown. Jerry was the fourth of six children, with three older sisters and two younger sisters. Jerry graduated from Shasta High School
Betty D. Bethel 1935-2018 Obituary March 14, 2018March 15, 20180 Betty D. Bethel, 82, passed away Feb. 18 in her home in Salem, surrounded by loved ones. She was born Dec. 4, 1935, in Ellis, Kan., to Fred and Jennie Knieling. She moved to Marion at a young age, moved to Antelope in 1952, then returned to the Willamette Valley to
Correctional facility seeking contractors for vocational shop expansion News March 7, 2018March 7, 20180 by Sarah Evans Oregon Youth Authority Communications for the Burns Times-Herald The vocational shop building at Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility in Burns is jammed full of machine engines, routers, saws, auto parts, and a variety of tools of all shapes and sizes. In some sections, it’s hard to find a path for
Hines discusses mosquito control Hines Common Council News March 7, 2018March 8, 20180 At the Hines Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, Councilor Dan Grigg brought up the possibility of the city performing some sort of mosquito control this spring. Grigg stated he brought up the topic for two reasons, the first being the threat of West Nile virus that mosquitoes carry and
Bailey, DeVore awarded OTEC scholarships Youth March 7, 2018March 8, 20180 Zane Bailey of Burns and Daniel DeVore of Cove were recently each awarded a $5,000 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) scholarship to pursue a career as a lineman. OTEC offers two scholarships each year for high school seniors, adults, or returning college students interested in a career as a lineman. “I am
Eric James Arntz 1966-2018 Obituary March 7, 2018March 8, 20180 Eric James Arntz, 51, of Baker City, passed away Feb. 23 at his residence. Eric was born May 7, 1966. He was raised in Seattle, Wash., and graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1984. He joined the Air Force in 1986 and was stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.
Death notice — Ruth E. Schultz Obituary March 7, 2018March 8, 20180 Ruth E. Schultz, 76, of Hines, passed away Feb. 28. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Public encouraged to comment on Facilities Master Plans County Court News February 28, 2018March 1, 20180 Teresa Dixon attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 21 to discuss the draft Malheur National Forest Facilities Master Plans. A Facility Master Plan is an inventory of the recreation, fire, administration, and other facilities located on a national forest. Forests use these documents to help examine
Local students selected for music scholarships Arts and Entertainment News Youth February 28, 2018March 1, 20180 Four local music students were awarded music scholarships at the Harney County Chamber Music Society Scholarship Recital on Feb. 17. Harpist Julia Welsh received the R.B. (Dick) Hoffman Scholarship, while Cyrus Mocan playing baritone saxophone was awarded the Darryl and Gail Womack and Dale and Valeria Eggleston Scholarship for middle
Scotties take third place at Central Oregon District Tournament Hines Middle School Wrestling Sports February 28, 2018March 1, 20180 The Hines Middle School (HMS) wrestling team performed well at the Central Oregon Middle School District Tournament held Feb. 23-24 in Redmond. The Scotties had nine wrestlers place in the top six of their weight divisions, including three champions, and placed third as a team with 96 points. Crook County Middle School