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
Norma Whiting Curtis 1918-2017 Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20181 Norma Whiting Curtis passed away Oct. 9, 2017, at the home of her daughter with her family at bedside. Norma was born April 7, 1918, the daughter of early Harney County pioneers Ida Turner Whiting and George E. Whiting. She was born at the family ranch east of Burns. Norma was
Peter L. Boren 1949-2018 Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20181 Peter L. “Pete” Boren, passed away Feb. 22, in Bend, after losing his fight with cancer. He was born June 24, 1949, in Burns to Phil Boren and Louise Hibbard. Pete spent his career at the counter of local parts stores for 40 years. He was a beloved part of Harney County,
Death notice — Eric James Arntz Obituary February 28, 2018March 2, 20180 Eric James Arntz, 51, formerly of Burns, passed away Feb. 23, at his residence in Baker City. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Burns. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Eric to the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, or the National Organization for
Hines passes marijuana business ordinance Hines Common Council News February 21, 2018February 21, 20180 After City Administrator Judy Erwin read it in full, and then by title only, the Hines Common Council unanimously agreed to approve Ordinance 317 during the regular meeting on Feb. 13. Ordinance 317 amends sections of Ordinance 295 and Ordinance 314, regarding marijuana business permits and time and manner restrictions for