Vivian Ann (Dee) Drury 1939-2017 Obituary January 25, 2017January 26, 20170 Vivian Ann (Dee) Drury passed away Jan. 14, at the age of 77, after a long illness. She was born Oct. 7, 1939, in Fresno, Calif., to Edmond and Pearline (Nichols) Deiter. She attended grade schools in Colorado and in Burns, graduating in 1957 from Burns High School. After graduation, she joined
Gerald Andrew Hite 1952-2017 Obituary January 25, 2017January 26, 20170 Gerald Andrew Hite passed away Dec. 28 at his home in Ontario, at the age of 64. He was born May 13, 1952, in Ontario. Gerald was able to use his broad range of expertise to solve problems in a significant number of different subject areas. He enjoyed entertaining people by
Donald Starbuck 1931-2017 Obituary January 25, 2017January 26, 20170 Donald Starbuck, 85, of Burns, died at his home and would not have had it any other way. His health was failing, as age was catching up with him. Donald was born March 27, 1931 in Andrews (Trout Creek), Oregon to Ernie and Cecil Starbuck. He was raised in Andrews, and
Burns City Council welcomes new mayor, councilors Burns City Council News January 18, 2017January 18, 20170 A new mayor and three new councilors were sworn in at the first Burns City Council meeting of the new year, held Wednesday, Jan. 11. Municipal Judge/City Clerk Dawn Crafts first administered the oath of office to the newly-elected mayor Jerry Woodfin, and then to councilors Liz Appelman and Lynda Fine,
NRCS accepting applications for EQIP, RCPP Agriculture News January 18, 2017January 18, 20170 USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently seeking applications from Harney County landowners and agricultural producers interested in implementing conservation projects on their working lands through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) or the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Applications for either program must be received by Feb.
Hilanders kick off league play Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports January 18, 2017January 18, 20170 The Burns girls basketball team opened up Eastern Oregon League play with a pair of victories over Nyssa and Riverside on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13-14. Burns traveled to Nyssa on Friday, and came away with a 54-38 victory over the Bulldogs. The Hilanders returned home Saturday to host Riverside. The Hilanders
Funeral notice — Ulaberl Allen Obituary January 18, 2017January 19, 20170 Ulaberl Allen, 86, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, at Harney District Hospital. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Holy Family Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. Contributions in Ulaberl’s memory may be made to the Harney
Funeral notice — Vivian “Dee” Drury Obituary January 18, 2017January 19, 20170 Vivian “Dee” Drury, 77, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, at her home. A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday, Jan.21, in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Dee’s memory may be made to the Harney County Library. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements. Please visit www.lafolletteschapel.com and sign
Court appoints Dorroh commissioner County Court News January 11, 2017January 11, 20170 Future of Fair Board discussed During its regular meeting on Jan. 4, the Harney County Court appointed Patty Dorroh to fill Harney County Commissioner, Position No. 2. Dorroh will fill the vacancy left by Pete Runnels and serve the remainder of his term. Runnels resigned from his position as commissioner, effective Jan.
Community-Based Water Planning session to be held Jan. 18 News January 11, 2017January 11, 20170 The Harney County Watershed Council (HCWC) would like to invite members of the public to the first Community-Based Water Planning session from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Harney County Community Center, 484 N. Broadway in Burns. During this meeting, the proposed planning process will be