Velda Kimball Armstrong 1926-2017 Obituary August 16, 2017August 17, 20170 Velda Kimball Armstrong passed away Aug. 10 in Ontario. She was born to Ira George and Sophia Valentine Jones Kimball March 3, 1926, in the mountains south of Prairie City. She married Richard Armstrong, and they raised four children. They farmed in the Willowcreek Valley, and then lived in the Burns-Hines area.
Court selects Gregory Smith & Company LLC for economic development services County Court News August 9, 2017August 9, 20170 During its regular meeting on Aug. 2, the Harney County Court agreed to begin negotiating an economic development services contract with Gregory Smith & Company LLC of Heppner. The court also received proposals from PARC Resources, Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC), and Denise Rose. All four applicants were interviewed by
Grocery Outlet coming to Hines Business News August 9, 2017August 10, 20174 A Grocery Outlet store will be opening in Hines this fall, offering shoppers an opportunity to purchase groceries at discounted prices. Dickerhoof Properties purchased a two-acre parcel next to Rite Aid in the Steens Mountain Plaza on Highway 20, and construction on the new building began in mid-July. Matt Dickerhoof, co-owner of
Carp Derby at MNWR draws a good crowd News August 9, 2017August 9, 20171 Fifty-four participants tried their luck in this year’s Carp Derby held Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR). There were 34 carp caught, weighing a total of 213.5 pounds. The biggest fish caught was a 10-pounder. Winners of the “Most Fish Caught” contest were as follows: Ages 3-9 — Owen
Vernamae “Tootie” Z. Enquist 1941-2017 Obituary August 9, 2017August 10, 20170 Vernamae “Tootie” Z. Enquist, 76, of 5 Cherokee Trail Naples, Fla., passed away July 31 at U.P. Health System-Marquette while in the loving care of her family and U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Vernamae was born April 30, 1941, to the late James Michaud and the late Maria Todish Cote in
JoAnn McKee 1942-2007 Obituary August 9, 2017August 10, 20170 JoAnn McKee passed away Thursday, Aug. 3. She was born Sept. 18, 1942 in Willows, Calif., to Gene and Caroline Fonseca. She is survived by her husband, Fred McKee of Burns; son, Michael McKee of Burns; a granddaughter; and three grandkids. A viewing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at LaFollette’s
Death notice — Barbara Biggs Obituary August 9, 2017August 10, 20170 Barbara Biggs, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 7. She was born March 10, 1928. A full obituary and announcement of services to be shared Aug. 16. LaFollette’s Chapel is handling arrangements.
Burns Council considers city streets, donates to BHS athletic fields Burns City Council News August 2, 2017August 2, 20170 With the goal of improving city streets, the city of Burns hired H.A. McCoy Engineering and Surveying of Redmond to evaluate the streets and make a recommendation for improvements. On Wednesday, July 26, Hayes McCoy attended the Burns City Council meeting to present his report. He acknowledged that street maintenance is
Senior Center hosting Medicare 101 Session Community News August 2, 2017August 2, 20170 The public is invited to attend the Medicare 101 Session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center. The session is for those who are new to Medicare or will be soon, family and caregivers of Medicare consumers, anyone with questions about Medicare, anyone
Participation forms needed for BHS, HMS athletes Burns Cheerleading Burns Cross Country Burns Football Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports August 2, 2017August 2, 20170 All students who plan to participate in fall sports at Burns High School (BHS) and Hines Middle School will need to have the following forms completed and placed on file in the office of their school: • Physical Examination Form (A physical is required every two years). If a student’s physical