Prineville plans to sink $1M more into wells By Rachael Scarborough King / The BulletinPublished: February 28. 2007 5:00AM PSTThe Prineville City Council unanimously decided Tuesday night to go ahead with plans for two new municipal wells, a month after announcing that three wells dug last year did not produce adequate water.The city lost about $970,000 on last year's project, and City Manager Robb Corbett told the council...
Finding a fix for highway curves Crook County has found a solution for one corner on Powell Butte Highway, but work is stalled on another By Rachael Scarborough King / The BulletinPublished: February 27. 2007 5:00AM PSTPRINEVILLE - In November 2005, after a long community debate, the Crook County Court decided to shave some of the more dangerous corners off Powell Butte Highway rather than realign the road.Now,...
Crook County voters to see pool measure for third time New proposal cuts cost of facility by $1.3M By Rachael Scarborough King / The BulletinPublished: February 26. 2007 5:00AM PSTSupporters of a new aquatic center in Prineville are hoping a modified, cheaper plan will sway voters who have rejected it at the polls twice already.After the latest defeat in November, the Crook County Parks and Recreation District Board...
Report: Odor in courthouse not hazardous By Rachael Scarborough King / The BulletinPublished: February 21.2007 5:00AM PSTA report on the odor that has shut down the Deschutes County Courthouse and sickened some employees says that the levels of oil and chemicals found in the building should not cause health damage.The odor was the result of overheated hydraulic oil for a transport elevator in the building's basement, according to...
Schools focus on problem of teen suicide Crook County student's death highlights importance of mental health resources By Rachael Scarborough King / The Bulletin Published: February 20.2007 5:00AM PSTThe Crook County School Response Team reacted immediately to the news earlier this month of a student's death at Crook County High School.Team members - who include school counselors, teachers, health department workers and law enforcement officials - went to...
Hispanic businesses move into mainstream Prineville sees growth in ethnic enterprises By Rachael Scarborough King / The BulletinPublished: February 19.2007 5:00AM PSTPRINEVILLE - Behind the counter at Mi Tiendita Mini Mart on Prineville's Main Street, Silvia Vargas moved between the grill, cash register and telephone.She served one customer, speaking in English and wrapping up some taquitos. Then she switched to Spanish as a woman asked for papel de...
Prineville city official steps down Assistant City Manager Jerry Gillham quits amid flap over public works director's job By Rachael Scarborough King / The BulletinPublished: February 14. 2007 5:00AM PSTPRINEVILLE - The Prineville City Council decided Tuesday night to accept the resignation of Assistant City Manager Jerry Gillham, effective Feb. 15.Residents and councilors were critical of Gillham after his role in the elimination of Public Works Director Jim...
Prineville to consider trash rate increase By Rachael Scarborough King / The Bulletin Published: February 11. 2007 5:00AM PSTPrineville's only trash collection company is asking the City Council to approve a rate increase this year that would raise garbage prices for most residents by 23 cents a month.A public hearing for the proposed rate hike will take place Tuesday night during the City Council's regular meeting.If the increase...
Crook County offices outgrow the courthouse By Rachael Scarborough King / The BulletinPublished: February 10. 2007 5:00AM PSTThe same feature that defines downtown Prineville - its century-old courthouse - is causing headaches for a county administration in need of room to grow.The Crook County Courthouse currently accommodates departments ranging from planning and building to the district attorney's office and Crook County Circuit Court.All of those branches are at...
CCHS locked down after teen's apparent suicide By Rachael Scarborough King / The BulletinPublished: February 09. 2007 5:00AM PSTPRINEVILLE - A Crook County High School student found another student dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the school's parking lot Thursday afternoon.The discovery, which occurred at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday, led to a temporary school lockdown, Prineville Police Chief Eric Bush said.The victim was Marc Adam Hollingsworth,...