Retirement celebrations to be held Community News January 4, 2017January 4, 20170 A retirement party will be held for former Harney County Judge Steve Grasty Friday, Jan. 13, at the Burns Elks Lodge. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m., and a chicken-fried steak dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $10, and diners will pay at the door. Anyone who wishes to attend must RSVP by noon Tuesday, Jan. 10 by calling Sharon Johnson at 541-573-6356 or sending an email to sharon.johnson@co.harney.or.us ••• A retirement party for LaDene Hurd will be held Friday, Jan. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the Burns Elks Lodge. Hamburgers will be made-to-order, and diners will pay at the door. No RSVP is necessary.