Harney Community Energy project holds ribbon cutting ceremony News November 2, 2016November 2, 20161 A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Harney Community Energy project, a biomass district heating system in Burns was held Friday, Oct. 28, at Slater Elementary School. The event included statements from key project partners and government leaders, a tour of the biomass boiler building, and an opportunity for questions and answers
Court discusses water study County Court News November 2, 2016November 2, 20160 The study of the Harney Basin groundwater system was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Oct. 19. The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) has partnered with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a cooperative water resource investigation of the basin’s
Crane downs Powder Valley 44-40, will play Triangle Lake in 1A state playoffs Crane Football Crane Sports Sports November 2, 2016November 2, 20161 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald In the first post season game of the year, the Crane Mustangs football team secured a 44-40 win over the Powder Valley Badgers in Vale. After a strong first quarter and touchdown passes from Miles Maupin to David Steeves and a two-point conversion from Jay Jay Balowski, the
Robert B. Farmer Jr. 1933 -2016 Obituary November 2, 2016November 4, 20161 Robert (Bobb) Bruce Farmer, Jr. passed away Oct. 24. Bobb was born Aug. 21, 1933, in Seattle, Wash., to Robert Bruce Farmer and Melva Berkhiemer Farmer. He attended Bothell public schools, graduating from Bothell High School in 1951. While in high school, Bobb was active in track as a pole vaulter.
Berneace C. Shelton 1928-2016 Obituary November 2, 2016November 4, 20160 Berneace Shelton of Burns, passed away Oct. 20, at the age of 88. Berneace was born May 25, 1928, in Burns, to Harry and Irene Church. Berneace grew up at the Narrows as a ranch child. She and her three brothers, along with her mother and the help of neighbor ranchers,
Wendy Lynne Schouviller 1941-2016 Obituary November 2, 2016November 4, 20160 Wendy Lynne (Meredith) Schouviller was born in Nanimo, Canada, in 1941. She moved with her family at a young age to Portland in 1951, and then became a U.S. citizen. After high school, Wendy cooked at Wagontire, and there she met Irvin Schouviller and married him in Burns in 1961.