Burns council discusses economic development, flooding Burns City Council News July 5, 2017July 5, 20170 At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 28, Burns Mayor Jerry Woodfin gave a brief overview of the “hot topics” being discussed at the economic development meetings being held recently at the Harney County Courthouse. Woodfin said the first meeting was about small business and some of the ideas
Richard Elmer (Dick) Tantare 1935-2017 Obituary July 5, 2017July 6, 20170 Richard Elmer (Dick) Tantare, 81, passed away June 2, in Bend, where he had lived since 1974. Dick passed away peacefully after a fierce battle with lung and heart disease. He was born Dec. 4, 1935, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Elmer and Sigrid Tantare. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force
Memorial service — Ruth Holmes Obituary July 5, 2017July 6, 20170 Ruth Holmes, 90, passed away Saturday, July 1, at the Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the John Day Golf Club in John Day. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and
Harney County Court discusses Rainbow Gathering County Court News June 28, 2017June 28, 20170 During its regular meeting on June 21, the Harney County Court discussed The Rainbow Family of Living Light’s decision to hold its 2017 annual Rainbow Gathering on the Malheur National Forest near John Day and Seneca. According to a press release issued by the U.S. Forest Service, the gathering could draw
Preparing for the eclipse: Volunteers needed Eclipse News June 28, 2017June 28, 20170 by Chelsea Harrison Executive Director Chamber of Commerce for the Burns Times-Herald A total solar eclipse will be crossing over Oregon Aug. 21. What does that mean? According to NASA’s website, “Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights — a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon
Burns and Hines fire chiefs have issued a total ban of all outdoor burning News June 28, 2017June 28, 20170 Due to extremely high temperatures, the Burns and Hines fire chiefs have issued a total ban of all outdoor burning effective July 1, 2017. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, are prohibited within the cities of Burns and Hines. This ban is based on weather conditions and community fire safety
Bruce Farster 1924-2017 Obituary June 28, 2017June 29, 20172 Bruce Farster, 93, passed away peacefully June 23 at Harney District Hospital, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born Feb. 8, 1924, in Burlington, Colo., to Ord and Belva Farster, the youngest of five children. Bruce moved to Harney County in 1928 and stayed in the area, except when he was in
Martha “Bea” Beatrice Keith 1929 — 2017 Obituary June 28, 2017June 29, 20170 Martha “Bea” Beatrice Keith, 88, a Prineville resident, passed away on Monday, June 19, at her daughter’s home surrounded by family. Bea was born March 24, 1929 to John Cornelius and Ruby Lee (Spencer) Woolsey in Tuskahoma, Okla. She married Jay T. Keith July 6, 1946 in Fort Smith, Ark. They were
Grant James Center will provide substance use, mental health treatment Business News June 21, 2017June 20, 20176 Licensed June 12, the Grant James Center (GJC) is preparing to accept clients. Located at 705 Hwy. 20 S. in Hines, the 22-bed residential facility will provide individual and group substance use and mental health therapy for adult males. Craig LaFollette — who is the GJC chief executive officer, owner, and founder