Managing Oregon’s Water Resources: Where Do We Go from Here? News February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 In recent months, water in Oregon has become a topic of much interest, groundwater in particular. Some opinions have painted a dire picture of the state of the water resources in Oregon, and have cited poor management by the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) as the cause. The secretary of
Crane teams compete in league contests Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Crane Mustangs girls basketball team faced the Harper Charter Hornets in Crane. The Mustangs came away with the 62-5 win. The Mustangs jumped to a 17-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. By halftime, the score was 27-4, with the Mustangs still leading. The Mustangs
Albert Eugene “Gene” Jones 1932-2017 Obituary February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 Albert Eugene “Gene” Jones, affectionately known as “PaGene”, 84, passed away Feb. 1, surrounded by his family. Gene was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Drewsey to Denny and Mildred Jones. In 1939, the family moved to Juntura and then to Jonesboro. Gene grew up on the ranch, graduated from Burns High
Dorothy I. Doherty Obituary February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 Dorothy I. Doherty, 102, of Ontario, passed away Jan. 30, 2017, at home with family surrounding her. At the early ages of 6 and 8, her parents passed away in Goldendale, Wash. She moved to Shelby to live with an uncle and completed her elementary years. She boarded with a Syrian
Funeral notice — Bobbie Woodfin Obituary February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 Funeral Services for Bobbie Woodfin, who passed away peacefully on Feb. 7 at 1:22 a.m. surrounded by family, will be held at Lafollette's Chapel in Burns at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. We hope to see all her many friends and acquaintances there to celebrate her life.
Court appoints fair board members County Court News February 1, 2017February 1, 20170 During its regular meeting on Jan. 18, the Harney County Court resumed its conversation concerning the Harney County Fair Board. A work session was held Jan. 11 at the Harney County Fairgrounds to discuss fair board appointments and possible changes. Other topics of discussion included financial challenges and a vision for
Free income tax preparation and assistance available Community News February 1, 2017February 1, 20170 Free income tax preparation and assistance is available for taxpayers age 60 and older and low and middle-income taxpayers of any age through the AARP Tax-Aide program. There is no income limit for participating in this program; only the complexity of the tax return determines whether or not a taxpayer
Hilanders continue EOL play with contests against Umatilla, Irrigon Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports February 1, 2017February 1, 20170 The Burns girls basketball team defeated Umatilla twice and lost to Irrigon in Eastern Oregon League (EOL) play, and are now 4-1 in conference play. On Monday, Jan. 23, the Hilanders traveled to Umatilla and came away with a 39-36 victory. The following day, Burns played at Irrigon and the Knights picked
Caryn Ann Ellis Obituary February 1, 2017February 2, 20170 Caryn Ann Ellis, 51, passed away Jan. 20. She was born and raised in Burns, where she attended grade school and high school. Caryn was the New Year’s baby of 1966. She is survived by her three daughters, Ashley, Tiffany, and Kiley. Caryn was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie and Arthur
Marilyn Carol Langenfeld McManus 1944-2016 Obituary February 1, 2017February 2, 20170 Marilyn Carol Langenfeld McManus passed away Nov. 24, 2016, in Bend. She was born Jan. 22, 1944, in Portland to Ray and Dorothy Fisk. She had lived for many years in Burns and had worked at Harney County Hospital. She had a son and a daughter, three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.