Joan Hofman 1944-2016 Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Joan Hofman passed away peacefully at home on June 29. Joan was born July 27, 1944, in Ontario to Harold and Nell Sevey. Joan and her twin brother, Gene, were the youngest of seven children. After Harold’s death, Nell moved the family to Hines, where Joan met Earl Hofman. The couple were
Sherrill Lee Hebener 1941-2016 Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 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
James Duaine Gardner 1935-2016 Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 James (Jim) Duaine Gardner passed away peacefully in his sleep June 24 at his home in Burns. Jim was born in Burns Oct. 17, 1935, to Katherine and Ennis Gardner, who already had a 2-year old son, Floyd Scott Gardner. Jim moved to Ashland a year later, where he and his brother
Barbara J. Barclay 1935-2016 Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Barbara J. Barclay, 81, passed away June 11 at her home in Hines, after a long respiratory illness. Barbara was born June 5, 1935, in Portland to Vaugh Whitaker and Maxine Kinderman. She graduated from Corvallis High School. She married Leo R. Barclay Nov. 22, 1958. They lived in the Corvallis
Death notice — Alice Shepard Obituary July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 Alice Shepard, 96, passed away at her home on Friday, July 8. No services will be held at her request. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.
Resident raises concern about marijuana Hines Common Council News July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 Noise ordinance discussed During its regular meeting on June 28, the Hines Common Council discussed the possibility of imposing a tax on marijuana sales, with revenues going to the city. City Administrator Judy Erwin provided the council with an example ordinance for review. Councilor Rod Bennett inquired about the kinds of marijuana businesses
Recall effort fails Election News July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 The effort to recall Harney County Judge Steve Grasty was defeated by a wide margin in a special election on Tuesday, June 28. Preliminary returns showed the recall was defeated by a margin of 70.35 percent to 29.65 percent. The unofficial results show a turnout of 63.76 percent, with 830 votes in
HDH Safety Officer participates in Cascadia Rising drill News July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 By now, most people are aware of scientists’ predictions that a large magnitude (8.0-9.0) earthquake is likely to strike the Pacific Northwest anytime between today and a few hundred years from now. The quake would occur along an 800-mile fault line known as the Cascadia Subduction Zone, located just off
Funeral service — Joan Hofman Obituary July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 Joan Hofman, 72, passed away peacefully June 29 at her home in Hines. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church. Please visit www.lafolletteschapel.com and sign the online
Celebration of Life — Jim (J.D.) Majors Obituary July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 Jim (J.D.) Majors passed away March 6, 2013. He was born June 7, 1957. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Washington Park in Burns. The Majors family invites family and friends for a potluck lunch. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite side