Court plans for upcoming commissioner vacancy County Court News December 7, 2016December 7, 20160 Shooting range transfer discussed The regular meeting of the Harney County Court was rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 22. During this meeting, the court discussed the process for filling the upcoming county commissioner vacancy. (Pete Runnels will vacate his position as commissioner when he assumes the role of county judge in January.) An advertisement
Court discusses water study County Court News November 2, 2016November 2, 20160 The study of the Harney Basin groundwater system was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Oct. 19. The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) has partnered with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a cooperative water resource investigation of the basin’s
Red Ribbon Week activities Community News Youth October 19, 2016October 19, 20160 Harney Partners for Kids & Families is teaming up with numerous community sponsors to present a Red Ribbon Week celebration Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Starting at 6 p.m., a free hamburger or hot dog barbecue dinner will be served in the Memorial Building. Interactive booths will be open
Court discusses grasshopper control County Court News October 12, 2016October 12, 20160 Representation on LCDC considered During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Oct. 5, Harney County Judge Steve Grasty provided an update regarding ongoing efforts to control the grasshopper population. Paul Blom, an entomologist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Harney County Farm Bureau President Thurston “Rusty” Inglis attended the
Burns Paiute Tribe flag on display in BHS gym Burns Paiute Tribe Community News October 5, 2016October 5, 20160 A flag featuring the Burns Paiute Tribe’s logo is now being displayed alongside the American flag in the Burns High School (BHS) gym. “This has been such an awesome project,” BHS Native American Club Advisor Rhonda Holtby said, adding that this was the first community service project for the club, which
Northern Paiute Powwow and Lacrosse Games to be held Oct. 8-9 Community News October 5, 2016October 5, 20160 The public is invited and encouraged to attend the 2016 Northern Paiute Powwow and Lacrosse Games, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9 at the Harney County Fairgrounds, 69660 S. Egan St. in Burns. The event is held annually in October to honor the day that the Burns Paiute
Court continues conversation concerning Eastern Oregon’s representation on LCDC County Court News September 28, 2016September 28, 20160 Joan Armstead and Cheryl Smith attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Sept. 21, to discuss representation on the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) for counties east of the Cascades. The LCDC is the seven-member volunteer citizen board that guides the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and
Court discusses Penny Lane County Court News September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 Cheek provides update on juvenile department Gregg Hayes, general manager of Thornfeldt Land and Cattle, attended the Sept. 7 meeting of the Harney County Court to discuss a road issue regarding Penny Lane, which is located between Highway 20 and Highway 78. Thornfeldt Land and Cattle would like to gravel the road
Martial Arts America under new ownership Business News September 7, 2016September 7, 20160 Josh Ward took the reins as owner and lead instructor of Martial Arts America, located at 405 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns, Thursday, Sept. 1. Ward, who is now a black belt, has been taking Taekwondo classes at the martial arts studio since a few months after Evan Franulovich opened it
Blue Sage Boutique offers rustic, feminine style Business News August 31, 2016August 31, 20161 With the addition of Blue Sage Boutique, the corner of Sewell’s Taxidermy, located at 1301 Hines Blvd. in Burns, has been infused with a bit of feminine flair. “We needed something for the women to do while the guys are telling their hunting stories for the 15 millionth time,” LaurelLynne Sewell