County signs an MOU with BLM for cooperating agency status on land withdrawal proposal County Court News April 27, 2016April 27, 20162 During its regular meeting on April 20, the Harney County Court decided to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Harney County and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The MOU establishes Harney County as a cooperating agency in conducting an environmental analysis and preparing the draft and final environmental impact
School board selects superintendent News School Board April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Harney County School District No. 3 board of directors held a special meeting on Thursday, April 21, to discuss personnel and contracts. The board voted to accept the resignation of Hector Martinez as electives teacher at Hines Middle School (HMS) and then later in the meeting, voted to offer him a
Hilanders take three from Rockets, now 6-0 in league Burns Baseball Burns Sports Sports April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Justin Lewellen pitched his second shutout of the week as Burns defeated Pilot Rock/Nixyaawii 4-0 at Burns on Tuesday, April 19. Lewellen struck out 10 and only allowed five hits in the league contest. In the fourth inning, Talon Case’s sacrifice bunt brought in runners from first and second to give
Thelma Belle (Harris) Buckmeyer 1919-2016 Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Thelma Belle (Harris) Buckmeyer passed away April 4 at home after a brief illness with leukemia (myelodysplastic disorder). “Please remember me smiling, as that is how I will remember you all. And if you can’t remember me smiling, don’t remember me at all.” Born Feb. 24, 1919, at the home of a
Betty Van Natta 1934-2016 Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Betty Van Natta, 81, passed away April 11 in Lexington, N.C. Betty was born April 5, 1934, in Houston, Texas, to Favel McWilliams and Ruby Barby. Betty married Lloyd Van Natta and they had six children, Lloyd Jr., Ruby, Sharon, Glenn, Doris, and Leonard. Her family was very important to her. She
Darlene Louise Kuhn 1935-2016 Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Darlene Louise Kuhn, 80, passed away suddenly Feb. 27 following a brief illness. Darlene was being visited and comforted by family members at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Wash., at the time of her passing. Darlene Ries was born March 5, 1935, in Longview, Wash. She was the third child,
Death notice — Douglas Farmer Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Douglas Farmer passed away unexpectedly April 17. The outpouring of love and concern that has been received has been a great comfort to his family. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. Doug’s obituary and memorial announcement will be published in the weeks to come.
Death notice — Ronald Barbee Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Ronald Barbee, 85, passed away April 21 at the Aspens Living Center. At the family’s request, there will be no funeral services. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Robin’s Closet opens in downtown Burns Business Community News April 20, 2016April 20, 20161 Boutique offers array of ladies’ clothing options As a child, Robin Christy was the kind of girl who liked to play dress up, and her passion for fashion continued into her adult life. “I love to dress people. I love it when they give me that opportunity,” she said. The owner of Robin’s
Two resign from school board News School Board April 20, 2016April 20, 20160 Teachers hired at HMS and BHS Two members of the Harney County School District No. 3 board of directors have announced they will be resigning from the board, and the district is accepting letters from residents interested in filling the vacancies. Julie Burri and Ralph Dickinson have both announced their resignations, effective