Coronavirus protocols in place Health Care News February 26, 2020February 26, 20200 The Harney County Health Department encourages the protocol provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the coronavirus, and stresses that if someone gets sick with a cough and suspects it could be coronavirus to call their doctor’s office prior to going in so that precautions can be
Let’s have a par-tea! Community February 26, 2020February 26, 20200 Submitted photos The annual Sip for the Cure Tea Party was held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce Community Center. Attendees enjoyed tea, refreshments, and prizes while raising $954 for local cancer patients. All proceeds benefited CAN Cancer of Harney County — a program that helps
Chris T. Palmer 1944-2020 Obituary February 26, 2020February 26, 20200 Chris T. Palmer passed away Feb. 22 in Burns. Chris was born Dec. 13, 1944, in St. Paul, Minn., to Marcellus and Jean (Christie) Palmer. After Chris’s family moved to Burns, he attended school at Slater Elementary. In 1963, he graduated from Burns Union High School. During his high school years he
Bill Thew 1936-2020 Obituary February 26, 2020February 26, 20200 A celebration of life for Bill Thew, who passed away Jan. 20, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Crane Union High School.
Della Myrtle Dunten 1933-2020 Obituary February 26, 2020February 26, 20200 Della Myrtle Dunten passed away peacefully Feb. 18 at her home in Burns. Della Myrtle was born June 16, 1933, in Burns to Millard and Claire Newell, and later joined by her younger sister, Darlene Witzel (Fred). Della Myrtle married Floyd Dunten Feb. 6, 1950.They made their home in Drewsey, where they
Shirley Elizabeth Robinson Clem Farmer 1926-2020 Obituary February 26, 2020February 26, 20200 Shirley Elizabeth Robinson Clem Farmer, 93, passed away Feb. 12, in her home in Walla Walla, Wash. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Walla Walla. Arrangements are by Herring Funeral Home. The obituary of Shirley in her own words: My full name
Ballot to include bond for school improvements News School Board February 19, 2020February 19, 20200 Come this May, Harney County school District No. 3 will be asking voters to approve an $8 million bond for building improvements. At its meeting on Feb. 11, the school board approved Resolution 2020-01, to place the general obligation bond on the ballot. If passed, the bond would provide safe,
Shelman to be appointed county commissioner County Court News February 19, 2020February 19, 20200 The Harney County Court appointed a committee to interview candidates and make a recommendation for appointing a county commissioner to fill the vacancy created by Mark Owens’ resignation. The committee met and interviewed candidates in an open session Wednesday, Feb. 12. Judge Pete Runnels and Commissioner Patty Dorroh agreed to accept
Mustangs place second at district, two to state Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports February 19, 2020February 19, 20200 Photos by DEBBIE RANEY Front row: Tucker Adamson, Jack Roath. Middle: Tatin Ott, Dusty Sherburn, Glen Starbuck, Rixon Doman, Jake Doman, Levi Roath, Carl George, Kelton Dunten, Wyatt Dimzoff, Thomas Doman, David Doman. Back: Seth Doman, Jerry Holloway, Riley Collins, Imani Schaefer, Jerret Doman, Tanner Davis, Michael Doman, John Otley. The Crane
William F. Thissell 1929-2020 Obituary February 19, 2020February 19, 20200 William F. Thissell, known by most as Bill, passed away Feb. 5 at his home in Burns. Bill was born Feb. 22, 1929, in Canyon City to Fred and (Viola) Grace Thissell. He joined older brothers, Clyde, Walt, Glenn, and Don, followed by brother, Richard (Dick) and sister, Linda. He lived