Meeting held to discuss senior lunches Community News July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 A town hall meeting was held Wednesday, July 13, at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center to discuss the meal program. Executive Director Angela Lamborn explained that funding for the program comes from several different streams, including federal and state funding, local donations, and consumer payments. She said the center
Alice Laura Marie (Duhaime) Shepard 1920-2016 Obituary July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 Alice Laura Marie (Duhaime) Shepard passed away July 8 at her home while her family was staying with her. Alice was born Jan. 19, 1920 in Portland to T.J. and Bessie (Wood) Duhaime. T.J., Bessie, and Alice moved to Harney County in March 1920, where her brothers Ralph and Roy were born.
Jodi Elizabeth Batt 1967-2016 Obituary July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 Jodi Elizabeth Batt, 48, passed away July 13. Jodi was born Sept. 28, 1967. A celebration of life to reminisce about Jodi will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Triangle Park in Burns. The main course will be provided, but please bring a side dish, drinks, chips, or dessert
Minnie Ruth Hillman 1927-2016 Obituary July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 Minnie Ruth Hillman, 89, passed away peacefully at home July 13, with family at her side. Minnie was born March 4, 1927, in Tennessee to Harvey and Laura Drinnon. She was one of 12 children. The family moved to Hammon, Okla., when she was a year old. She met Willis Hillman, and
Sherrill Lee Hebener 1941-2016 Obituary July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 Sherrill Lee Hebener passed away in her home July 6, after battling metastatic urothelial bladder cancer. Sherrill was born Jan. 28, 1941, in Baker to Bill and Ruby Bailey, now deceased. Sherrill had a daycare in Hines, taught kindergarten in Terrebonne, and was a special education aide in Mosier. Her hobbies were
Thomas Alan Frisbie Sr. Obituary July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 Thomas Alan Frisbie Sr., 69, of Burns, passed away July 13 at Harney District Hospital in Burns. Tom was born in Oakland, Calif., to Richard Kendal and Laura Jean Frisbie. He lived the majority of his life in El Sobrante, Calif. Tom was an avid outdoorsman and loved to go camping and
Celebration of life — Pat Cronin Obituary July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 Pat Cronin, 87, passed away July 17. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Drewsey Community Hall. Contributions in Pat Cronin’s memory may be made to either the N.R.A. or the Drewsey Cemetery Fund. A full obituary will follow at a later date.
County commits $15,000 to Arrowhead Plaza project County Court News July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Court recognizes John Copenhaver’s retirement During its regular meeting on July 6, the Harney County Court discussed a funding request from Harney County Opportunity Team (HCOT) for the Arrowhead Plaza project. HCOT has been working to transform the lot, which is located across the street from the Harney County Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride to stop in Burns Community News July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Marine Lance Cpl. Dale Peterson will be honored The Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride, scheduled for July 23 through Aug. 7, will include a stop in Burns on July 24. This 14-day, 3,000 mile cross country motorcycle ride will be escorting the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame from Eugene to
Pioneer team takes home Ranch Rodeo top prize Rodeo Sports July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Twenty-five four-man teams competed in the Harney County Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, July 9, at the Harney County Fairgrounds, and when it all was said and done, the Pioneer team (Jason Stewart, Coy Patterson, Gus King, Ben Kershner) came in first with 339 points. The teams competed in team branding, big