Burns resident requests that more community events be held Burns City Council News March 2, 2016March 2, 20160 Mayor takes part in refuge planning Without many items on the agenda, the regular meeting of the Burns City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 24, was fairly brief. Amanda Pruitt was in attendance and told the council she’d like to see more community events taking place. She mentioned that there used to be
Tiller to host CAN Cancer fundraiser Community News March 2, 2016March 2, 20160 Dinner will be held March 12 Each year, Burns High School seniors are tasked with coming up with a project to work on the entire year, culminating in a finished product by the time graduation rolls around. Trace Tiller’s senior project will come to fruition Saturday, March 12, when he hosts a
Hilanders knock off Lions 60-44 in first round of OSAA 2A playoffs Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports March 2, 2016March 2, 20160 Down by one at the end of the third period, Burns outscored City Christian 27-10 over the final eight minutes for a 60-44 victory in the first round of the OSAA Boys 2A State Basketball Tournament. The Lions led 34-33 at the end of the third quarter, and scored the first
John Radinovich 1919-2016 Obituary March 2, 2016March 2, 20160 John Radinovich, 96, passed away peacefully Feb. 23. He had been in failing health for the past year after a stroke, which left him bedridden. However, John’s spirits stayed high. Determined he would walk again, he always said, “Tomorrow I’m going to walk outside and split some wood.” John was born
Vernon Leroy Case 1934-2016 Obituary March 2, 2016March 2, 20160 Vernon Leroy Case, 81, of Woodburn passed away at home Feb. 9, with his loving wife, Janice, by his side. Vernie was born Dec. 30, 1934, to Paul Manning Case and Audrey Naomi (Emery) Case in Walker, Minn. He was in the electrical business for many years and was employed by several
Death notice — Hildegard Simmons Obituary March 2, 2016March 2, 20160 Hildegard Simmons, 87, passed away Feb. 27, at her home in Burns. A full obituary will follow at a later date.
Court discusses rural community meetings County Court Hammonds News Refuge Occupation February 24, 2016February 24, 20160 Grasty, Runnels will take message to Washington During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 17, Mitzi Defenbaugh inquired about the outcomes of the community meetings that were held in Harney County’s rural communities. Harney County Commissioner Dan Nichols replied that comments collected during the meeting have been summarized
Public hearing on groundwater to be held March 30 Agriculture Community News February 24, 2016February 24, 20160 Comment period extended To provide the public more time to review and comment on proposed Malheur Lake Basin groundwater rules, the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) has extended its public comment period from March 1 to March 30, 2016. This also means that the public hearings originally scheduled for Feb. 24
Election update Community Election News February 24, 2016February 24, 20162 On Feb. 13, Tom Schaefer filed his candidacy for Harney County judge, and on Feb. 22, Anna Jo Surber filed her candidacy for Harney County judge. Schaefer and Surber join Pete Runnels who has filed for the position now held by Steve Grasty. On Feb. 16, Vanessa Leathers-King filed her candidacy
BHS cheerleaders take first in coed stunt division Burns Cheerleading Burns Sports Sports February 24, 2016February 24, 20160 Draper places fourth in individual The Burns High School cheerleaders competed in the Oregon Cheer Coaches Association Cheer Championships Feb. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The cheerleaders competed against schools of various classifications in stunt and individual competitions. Lily Wilcox, Taylor Draper, Dylan Draper, Mackenzie Moulton and Ellie Burri took