Lois May (Fancher) Stoddart 1925-2017 Obituary June 7, 2017June 10, 20170 Longtime Harney and Malheur county resident, Lois May (Fancher) Stoddart, 91, passed away peacefully May 22 at home on the ranch in Burns. Lois was born Aug. 8, 1925, to Earle C. and Maybelle Neumann Fancher. She grew up in the San Jose, Calif., area. She spent her formative years in
Samuel Kenneth Kelley 1930-2017 Obituary June 7, 2017June 10, 20170 Samuel Kenneth Kelley passed away peacefully May 7 at his home in Burns. Sam was born Dec. 11, 1930, in Seattle, Wash. Of his many gifts, Sam was a philosopher, writer, poet, potter, and loved nature, hiking and camping. He is survived by his beloved partner and caregiver, Mary Salazar; two daughters,
Court appoints Bobbi Jo Heany to fill treasurer vacancy, discusses Blue Mountains Forest Plan County Court News May 31, 2017May 31, 20170 During its regular meeting on May 17, the Harney County Court appointed Bobbi Jo Heany as Harney County Treasurer, effective July 1. She will fulfill the remainder of the term vacated by Nellie Franklin who is retiring. Heany will be sworn in as deputy treasurer from her start date through June 30. ••• Steve
Dog show to be held June 10 News Youth May 31, 2017May 31, 20170 The Friskey Fleas 4-H Dog Club will be hosting the 42nd Eastern Oregon Invitational Dog Show at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. This is the state qualifying show for intermediate and senior 4-Hers as the Harney County Fair is held after the Oregon State Fair.
High school rodeo held in Burns Rodeo Sports May 31, 2017May 31, 20170 The Harney County High School Rodeo Team hosted a two-day rodeo at the Harney County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. Members of the Harney County team from Burns High School are Lindsey Taylor, Zane Taylor, Brady White, and Tea Recanzone; those from Crane Union High School are Cashe Davis,
Clarence “Earl” Hefley 1942-2017 Obituary May 31, 2017June 1, 20170 Clarence “Earl” Hefley passed away May 13 at his home in Burns following a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Earl was born May 30, 1942, in Longview , Wash., to Delvan and Doris Hefley. For the last two years, Earl was housebound, but before that, he helped as a
Funeral service — Charles O. Howland Obituary May 31, 2017June 1, 20170 Charles O. Howland, 95, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017, of natural causes. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2017, at Dakan Funeral Chapel, 504 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell, Idaho 83605. (208-459-3629). Burial will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. Condolences may be
Celebration of Life — Ted Savage Obituary May 31, 2017June 1, 20170 A celebration of life for Ted Savage, who passed away April 24, will be held at noon Saturday, June 17, at Triangle Park in Burns. It will be a potluck-style memorial service. Please bring a dish of food and memories to share.
Election Results Election News May 24, 2017May 24, 20170 Unofficial results of the Harney County Special Election held Tuesday, May 16, are as follows: Harney District Hospital Director, Position 1 — Shana Withee 961 votes (97.76 percent); Write-in 22 votes (2.24 percent). Director, Position 2 — Daniel Brown 872 votes (99.20 percent); Write-in 7 votes (0.80 percent). Director, Position 3 — Rhonda Karges