Painter Dan Florea coming to Frontier Art Center Arts and Entertainment September 18, 2019September 18, 20190 Submitted photo After 50 years in the field, professional painter Dan Florea will share some tricks of the trade with budding artists at the Frontier Art Center Saturday, Sept. 21. International painter Daniel Florea has had an extraordinary career in the arts. He created the Bionic Buzzard kite, which sold in the
Hilanders take second at Baker tourney Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 18, 2019September 19, 20190 Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM The Hilanders get the block in their win over La Pine. The Burns volleyball team finished 2-1 at the Baker Tournament on Sept. 13, placing second after a loss to La Grande in the championship match. The Hilanders defeated Weiser, Idaho, in two games, 25-17, 25-17. The Hilanders’ offense
Celebration of life — John (Jack) Gerould Obituary September 18, 2019September 20, 20190 A celebration of life for John (Jack) Gerould will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the V.F.W. Hall in Huntington.
Sheriff announces resignation County Court News September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 File photo Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward's last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the Harney County Court meeting on Sept. 4, Sheriff Dave Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. “I appreciate all of you guys, and I want to
Raschio running for circuit court judge Election News September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 Rob Raschio, local attorney and former Burns City Councilor, announced his intent to file for circuit court judge in Oregon’s 24th Judicial District, with jurisdiction in Grant and Harney counties. “As judge, I will listen to all sides of an issue, and I will make decisions the same way I have
Burns runs past Sisters 24-6 Burns Football Burns Sports Sports September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 Photos by BRIAN GRAHAM The Hilanders’ Jaden Tiller races through the Sisters’ defense. Sophomore quarterback Jaden Tiller rushed for 182 yards and two scores and completed 12 of 21 passes for 79 yards and one touchdown to lead Burns to a 24-6 non-conference win over Sisters on Friday, Sept. 6, at Corbett
James Gordon Schulz 1929 – 2019 Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 On May 25, an unusual biological event occurred in the skies over Sisters, Oregon. Contrary to seasonal migration, thousands of Greater and Lesser Canada, Snow, and White-fronted geese flew in a chevron formation for hours to pay tribute to the passing of one of their great benefactors and adversaries, Jim
Loretta Jean Foster 1940-2019 Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 Loretta Jean Foster, 79, of Burns, passed away at her home Sept. 6. Jean was born Jan. 15, 1940, in La Junta, Colo., to Emanuel and Martha (Schmidt) Wenick. She moved to Harney County at an early age and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1958. Jean attended business school
Arleta Belle (Osborn) Adams 1935-2019 Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 Arleta Belle (Osborn) Adams passed away Aug. 7. Arleta was born Oct. 30, 1935, in Burns to Troy Oliver Osborn and Claudina Nina (Melvin) Osborn. Postponing her graduation from Burns Union High School until 1957, she married James Adams of Burns. Arleta was preceded in death by her daughters, Lucille and Laura; sister, Azalea;
Trevor L. Jones 1987-2019 Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 Trevor L. Jones passed away Aug. 30 in Lincoln City. Trevor was born May 14, 1987, in Redlands, Calif. He moved to Burns with his parents, Doug and Ginger, when he was 2 years old. He met his best friend, Luke Beneful, when he entered school, and they remained friends for