Hines Common Council discusses eclipse preparations Eclipse Hines Common Council News August 16, 2017August 16, 20170 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The Hines Common Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. The council approved the business license applications for six new businesses: JHR Construction, ASG Land Development/Snow Plowing and Debris Removal, Sage Hens Janitorial, Sage Supply, May Flowers Nursery, and Elkhorn Painting
Harney ESD awarded $35,000 grant from OCF Arts and Entertainment News Youth August 16, 2017August 16, 20170 Integrating the arts into the regular education classroom will continue to get a boost in Harney County from the Oregon Community Foundation. Recently, through a grant renewal process, Harney Education Service District (Harney ESD) gained approval for yet another $35,000. Harney ESD, partnering with Harney County schools, Kids Club of Harney
Barbara Ann Biggs 1928-2017 Obituary August 16, 2017August 17, 20170 Barbara (Barb) Ann Biggs, 89, passed away Aug. 7 at home. Born to parents Vere and Alta Sanford, Barb made her way into this world on March 10, 1928. Younger sister, Linda, joined the family in 1939, and they were raised together on a farm in rural Idaho, near the town
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.