A new look for the Silver Creek Cemetery Community News September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 A little history about the Silver Creek Cemetery. It is a historical cemetery, and people buried there include a Civil War veteran, people involved in the water war on Wagontire Mountain, the first Harney County judge (Thomas Jefferson Shields) and members of his family, along with others who homesteaded in the valley.
Court discusses Penny Lane County Court News September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 Cheek provides update on juvenile department Gregg Hayes, general manager of Thornfeldt Land and Cattle, attended the Sept. 7 meeting of the Harney County Court to discuss a road issue regarding Penny Lane, which is located between Highway 20 and Highway 78. Thornfeldt Land and Cattle would like to gravel the road
Crane volleyball dominates weekend Crane Sports Crane Volleyball Sports September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 The Crane volleyball team defeated McDermitt, Nev., in three sets on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Mustangs won 25-12, 25-5, and 25-9, to raise their season record to 5-3. ••• On Friday, Sept. 16, the Crane volleyball team claimed the top spot in the Powder Valley Tournament. The Mustangs opened up the tournament with a
Ilah Marie Grimsley 1921-2016 Obituary September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 Ilah Marie Grimsley passed away Sept. 12. She was born Oct. 23, 1921. Ilah moved to Burns with her mother, Marie Wallan, and stepfather, Kenneth Wallan. In high school, she worked at the Welcome Drug Store soda fountain. She loved to roller skate. One night at the rink, she met a handsome
June L. Hart 1920-2016 Obituary September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 June L. Hart of Burns passed away peacefully Sept. 9, with her family by her side. June was born June 14, 1920, in La Junta, Colo. She is survived by her children, Gary L. Hart and his wife, Tressa, of Fernwood, Idaho, Mary Ann Daniel of Burns, Susan J. Hodack of Burns,
Four injured in motorcycle accident News September 14, 2016September 14, 20160 On Wednesday, Sept. 7, at about 9:15 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 136 (four miles east of Burns). Preliminary investigation revealed that seven motorcycles were traveling westbound when they encountered lumber debris in
Water Planning Meeting Scheduled Community News September 14, 2016September 14, 20160 The Harney County Watershed Council and the Harney County Court are co-convening a community-based water planning effort in the Malheur Lake Basin in partnership with the Oregon Water Resources Department. The kick-off meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center.
Hilanders defeat Honkers in three sets Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 14, 2016September 14, 20160 The Burns Hilanders swept Lakeview in three sets, 25-13, 25-12, 25-12, in non-conference volleyball action Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Burns High School. With the score tied at 7-7 in the first set, the Hilanders’ Carli Feist served 10 straight points to put Burns up 17-7. The Honkers came back with a
Thelma “Elaine” Murphy 1931-2016 Obituary September 14, 2016September 14, 20160 Thelma “Elaine” Murphy, 85, passed away Aug. 15 at Lakeview Gardens. She was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Klamath Falls to Loring and Thelma (Tucker) Richardson. She lived in Bly where she received her elementary education and then moved to Wagontire and boarded in Burns during the school year and graduated from
Martial Arts America under new ownership Business News September 7, 2016September 7, 20160 Josh Ward took the reins as owner and lead instructor of Martial Arts America, located at 405 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns, Thursday, Sept. 1. Ward, who is now a black belt, has been taking Taekwondo classes at the martial arts studio since a few months after Evan Franulovich opened it