Harney County Court discusses economic development County Court News June 14, 2017June 14, 20171 Economic development was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on June 7. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels said a scope of work for the Harney County Economic Development director position was developed and sent out to the cities of Burns and Hines for
Kids Club receives grant for middle school program News Youth June 14, 2017June 15, 20170 Kids Club of Harney County has announced that the organization has been selected by the New York Life Foundation to receive one of 18 “Aim High” grant awards to support its out-of-school program serving disadvantaged youth. Friday Academy will receive a one-year award of $15,000. The Aim High grant awards are
Burns DMV to close June 21-30 for repairs News June 14, 2017June 15, 20170 Completing work started in May to meet accessibility standards The Burns DMV office will close from Wednesday, June 21, through Friday, June 30, to complete upgrades to meet federal accessibility standards. The office will reopen Monday, July 3, and like all DMV offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence
Gary Lee Tiller 1944-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Gary Lee Tiller, 73, passed away June 1. Gary was born March 10, 1944, in Burns, to JC and Erma (Hobbs) Tiller, the youngest of four; William (Bill), Leland, and Ardis. Gary attended school in Hines from first to eighth grade, then graduated from Burns Union High School in 1962. He participated
Robert E. Miller Jr. 1940-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Robert E. (Bob) Miller Jr., 77, passed away June 7, after a brave battle with cancer. Born April 21, 1940, in Ashland to Robert E. Miller Sr. and Goldie Miller, Bob grew up as a fourth-generation Jackson/Siskiyou county rancher. His great-grandparents first settled near Willow Creek mountain outside of Montague in
Celebration of life — Cody Shaun Hodges Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 A celebration of life for Cody Shaun Hodges, son of John and Christine Hodges of Fields, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Burns Elks Lodge. Let’s take a moment to share in prayer and bring your fondest memories to honor the special times you spent
Memorial service — Betty L. Sitz Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 A memorial service for longtime Drewsey rancher Betty L. Sitz will be held at the Sitz Ranch near Drewsey, at 1 p.m. PDT Saturday, June 24. Follow the posted signs from either the Drewsey or Pine Creek junctions off Highway 20 to the Sitz Ranch. There will be a potluck meal following
Robert E. Harper 1930-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Robert E. Harper passed away unexpectedly June 1. Bob was born March 22, 1930, in Jonesboro, Ark. His family moved to Canby in 1941, where he graduated from Canby Union High School. Bob met his wife, Norma Schoen, in high school, and they married on Jan.11, 1952, when Bob was
Larry Allen Dunn 1934-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Lifetime Harney County resident, Larry Allen Dunn, 82, passed away on June 10, with family at his side. His overall health had been gradually failing due to a worsening diabetes condition that he lived with in his later years. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 19,
Celebration of life — Michael A. Corson Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 A celebration of life for Michael A. Corson, who passed away Sept. 20, 2016, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Harney County Community Center, 484 N. Broadway in Burns. Refreshments will be served.