Judge Grasty, Commissioner Nichols reflect on accomplishments of court, community County Court News December 28, 2016December 28, 20160 The Harney County Court met for its regular meeting Dec. 21. This being their final county court meeting, Harney County Judge Steve Grasty and Harney County Commissioner Dan Nichols reflected on the accomplishments of the court and Harney County community during their tenure. Grasty, who has been county judge for the past
Town hall held to discuss ground water study plan News December 28, 2016December 29, 20160 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Greater Harney Valley — Groundwater Study Advisory, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Groundwater Study Team, and the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) held a town hall meeting to discuss and inform the public of the groundwater study plan. Judge-elect Pete Runnels introduced Martha
Death notice — Donald Elvin McGhehey Obituary December 28, 2016December 29, 20161 Donald Elvin McGhehey of Redmond, and former resident of Burns, passed away Dec. 18, 2016. Donald was born Sept. 10, 1922. A celebration of life will be held in the spring/summer of 2017.
Dorroh recommended to fill commissioner vacancy County Court News December 21, 2016December 21, 20160 The vetting committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to interview six applicants, and make a recommendation to the county court to fill the forthcoming vacancy in the office of Commissioner Position No. 2, currently held by Pete Runnels. Present were Scott Franklin, Paul Gray, Matt Zander, Wayne Smith,
Hines council approves marijuana grow license Hines Common Council News December 21, 2016December 21, 20160 At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14, the Hines Common Council approved a business license for High Desert Transformations LLC, owned by Christopher Boyce and David Lee. Boyce said the LLC is a house renovation business in Terrebonne, but he is also a medical marijuana grower. Boyce said his
Burns and Crane wrestle at Adrian Irwin Memorial Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports December 21, 2016December 21, 20160 The Burns and Crane wrestling teams took part in the Adrian Irwin Memorial Tournament held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, in Redmond. The Hilanders placed ninth in the team standings, and Crane finished in 12th place. Nyssa won the tournament with 389.5 points, followed by Mountain View with 289, Culver 260.5, Redmond
Kenneth “Mike” Frisby 1925-2016 Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Kenneth “Mike” Frisby, 91, passed away at his home Friday, Dec. 9. At his request, no services will be held. Mike Frisby was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Bend, to Fred and Bessie Jones Frisby. His family moved around much of his childhood, mostly in Idaho and Oregon. He married Donna Altizer Dec.
Leonard Lewis Taylor Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Leonard Lewis Taylor, “Buster” to all who knew him, 80, passed away Dec. 12, at Pioneer Place nursing home in Vale following a long illness. Buster was a longtime resident of Burns and a member of the Burns Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
Small mill fills niche in local lumber market Business News December 14, 2016December 14, 20160 The aim of any business is to fill a niche in the market place, and one of the newest players in the wood products industry is Harney Forest Products, LLC of Burns. Dave Clelland and his wife, Dana, are co-owners in the business that began last February by selling firewood at
Court passes resolution to convey Goal 5 work plan County Court News December 14, 2016December 14, 20160 During its regular meeting on Dec. 7, the Harney County Court revisited its conversation concerning updating Goal 5. Goal 5 is one of Oregon’s 19 Statewide Planning Goals, which express the state’s policies on land use and related topics. The goals are achieved through local comprehensive planning, but local plans must