Dorroh recommended to fill commissioner vacancy County Court News December 21, 2016December 21, 20160 The vetting committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to interview six applicants, and make a recommendation to the county court to fill the forthcoming vacancy in the office of Commissioner Position No. 2, currently held by Pete Runnels. Present were Scott Franklin, Paul Gray, Matt Zander, Wayne Smith,
Hines council approves marijuana grow license Hines Common Council News December 21, 2016December 21, 20160 At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14, the Hines Common Council approved a business license for High Desert Transformations LLC, owned by Christopher Boyce and David Lee. Boyce said the LLC is a house renovation business in Terrebonne, but he is also a medical marijuana grower. Boyce said his
Burns and Crane wrestle at Adrian Irwin Memorial Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports December 21, 2016December 21, 20160 The Burns and Crane wrestling teams took part in the Adrian Irwin Memorial Tournament held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, in Redmond. The Hilanders placed ninth in the team standings, and Crane finished in 12th place. Nyssa won the tournament with 389.5 points, followed by Mountain View with 289, Culver 260.5, Redmond
Kenneth “Mike” Frisby 1925-2016 Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Kenneth “Mike” Frisby, 91, passed away at his home Friday, Dec. 9. At his request, no services will be held. Mike Frisby was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Bend, to Fred and Bessie Jones Frisby. His family moved around much of his childhood, mostly in Idaho and Oregon. He married Donna Altizer Dec.
Leonard Lewis Taylor Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Leonard Lewis Taylor, “Buster” to all who knew him, 80, passed away Dec. 12, at Pioneer Place nursing home in Vale following a long illness. Buster was a longtime resident of Burns and a member of the Burns Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
Small mill fills niche in local lumber market Business News December 14, 2016December 14, 20160 The aim of any business is to fill a niche in the market place, and one of the newest players in the wood products industry is Harney Forest Products, LLC of Burns. Dave Clelland and his wife, Dana, are co-owners in the business that began last February by selling firewood at
Court passes resolution to convey Goal 5 work plan County Court News December 14, 2016December 14, 20160 During its regular meeting on Dec. 7, the Harney County Court revisited its conversation concerning updating Goal 5. Goal 5 is one of Oregon’s 19 Statewide Planning Goals, which express the state’s policies on land use and related topics. The goals are achieved through local comprehensive planning, but local plans must
Crane places six on 1A All-State teams Crane Football Crane Sports Sports December 14, 2016December 14, 20160 After reaching the 1A state championship football game for the second year in a row, the Crane Mustangs had six players named to the 1A All-State football teams. Named to the first team offense were David Steeves, senior, running back; Cashe Davis, senior, receiver; and Sam Williams, senior, guard. Receiving honorable mention
John Barry Rose 2001-2016 Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20168 John Barry Rose was born March 25, 2001, at Saint Charles Medical Center to proud parents, Kelli and JW Rose of Burns. The red-headed, freckle-faced little boy was an instant charmer and had the hearts of his entire family from day one. His grandpas, Poppy Carl and Poppy Gary may
Funeral notice — David C. Mallea Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20160 David C. Mallea passed away Dec. 10. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns. Contributions may be made to