Jenkins appointed interim sheriff County Court News December 11, 2019December 10, 20190 With the resignation of Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward taking effect at the end of this year, the Harney County Court has been in the process of appointing an interim sheriff until the November 2020 election. Five individuals filed for the position, and a committee was established to interview the candidates
Missing hunter located and returned to camp News December 11, 2019December 10, 20190 A missing hunter, Cole Snyder, 25, was located at 9:51 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, after an overnight search. Snyder was reported as an overdue hunter at 7:43 p.m. on Dec. 2, in the Bulger Creek area. Harney County Search and Rescue (SAR) was immediately dispatched, arriving to the area by 9:30
Burns girls start season with three wins Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports December 11, 2019December 10, 20190 Burns to compete in Lost River tourney Dec. 13-14 The Hilanders girls basketball team improved to 3-0 on the season by winning the La Pine Invitational held Dec. 6-7. On Friday, Dec. 6, Burns topped Amity 62-29 in the first round of the tournament. The following day, the Hilanders ran past Irrigon 64-22. Burns
Rosalina “Rosie” G. Williams 1932-2019 Obituary December 11, 2019December 11, 20190 Rosalina “Rosie” G. Williams, 87, passed away Oct. 29 of complications from cancer. She passed at home, surrounded by family. Rosie was born Aug. 26, 1932 in Barber, Idaho, to Luciana Garatea Aboitiz and Esteban Garatea. Known also as Lina, she was the fourth child, and only daughter of Luciana and
Lillian Meyers 1922-2019 Obituary December 11, 2019December 11, 20190 Lillian Meyers passed away May 24, just shy of her 97th birthday. She was born May 27, 1922, in Melba, Idaho, to Iva and James Cason, the fourth of eight children, Ella, Lee, Betty, Lillian, Marie, Jamie, Richard, and Jean. The family moved to Burns when Lillian was an infant. While in
John O’Keeffe 1930-2019 Obituary December 11, 2019December 11, 20190 John O’Keeffe passed away Nov. 21 at his home in Houston, Texas. John was born Sept. 18, 1930, to Benjamin O’Keeffe and Izola Ausmus O’Keeffe. He attended grade school in Fields, where his family owned a sheep ranch. The O’Keeffe family eventually moved their ranching operations to Burns, where John graduated
The Andalusian opens on North Broadway Business News December 4, 2019December 4, 20190 Photos by RANDY PARKS The Andalusian offers a unique selection of hand-crafted home decor ideas. The Andalusian has been recognized as a distinct horse breed since the 15th century, and The Andalusian home decor store in Burns is just as distinct in its offerings. A stroll through the new store reveals hand-crafted furniture,
A lineup of holiday fun and cheer Community News December 4, 2019December 4, 20190 The festive time of year is upon us, and there are a number of community events planned to keep you in the holiday spirit. If your creative side enjoys constructing a gingerbread house, get it completed and enter it in the Gingerbread Contest. Just take your gingerbread house to the Harney
Not too late for a flu shot Health Care News December 4, 2019December 4, 20190 Dec. 1-7 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and Harney District Hospital (HDH) would like to remind you that it’s not too late to get your flu shot! Commonly called “the flu,” seasonal influenza is caused by influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract (i.e., the nose, throat, and lungs.) Unlike many
Richard John Jenkins 1941-2019 Obituary December 4, 2019December 4, 20190 Richard John Jenkins, rancher, businessman, pilot, and third-generation resident of Harney County, passed away Nov. 21 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, of complications following a stroke suffered a week earlier while at work. Dick, as he was called by his friends and fellow Harney Country residents, was the son of