Burns Paiute Tribe Fire is an asset to the community Community News April 14, 2021April 14, 20210 Submitted Photo The Burns Paiute Tribe recently constructed a building to house the new Tribal fire engine, which will be put into service soon. Located on the Burns Paiute Reservation, Burns Paiute Tribe (BPT) Fire is operated by volunteers Kenton Dick and Cecil Dick. In addition to serving the Tribal community, BPT
Hines Common Council covers a multitude of topics Hines Common Council April 14, 2021April 14, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held March 23. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Administrator Kirby Letham said he had hoped to update the council regarding the homelessness and drug topics, but there wasn’t any progress on it. He said numerous
Hilanders win 3A volleyball Culminating Week Tournament Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports April 14, 2021April 14, 20210 Submitted Photo The Burns Hilander girls finished up the season as 3A volleyball state champions, sweeping Cascade Christian in the finals. The Hilander girls finished up the season as 3A volleyball state champions, sweeping Cascade Christian in the finals. On paper, it looked like the Hilanders might have some serious competition on their
VETERAN Paul M Dealy June 20, 1930 – April 7, 2021 Obituary April 14, 2021April 14, 20210 Paul Dealy passed peacefully from this earth on April 7, 2021 in the presence of loved ones in Belgrade, Mont. Services will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Burns on April 16, at 11:00 a.m. and laid to rest at the Burns Cemetery shortly thereafter. Paul was born in Lewis,
Rod McAfee 1931 – 2021 Obituary April 14, 2021April 14, 20211 Rod McAfee was Akimel O’odham, a proud member of the Gila River Indian Community, an agriculturally rich and generous society which was the first Indian reservation created in Arizona. He was born on the summer solstice in 1931 in Phoenix, Ariz., the youngest of five children born to Johnson McAfee and
Harney County Migratory Bird Festival Goes Virtual News April 7, 2021April 7, 20210 Every April, hundreds of visitors flock to Harney County to witness thousands of migratory birds making their way north along the Pacific Flyway. The Harney Basin is very-nearly the halfway point for birds from Coastal Texas, the Mexican Highlands, and Central California traveling to their breeding grounds in Canada, Alaska,
Burns considering options for funding water project Burns City Council News April 7, 2021April 7, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held March 24. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Allison Field of Biz Oregon discussed finance options for the water project. She said some of Burns’ water lines are too small, which is causing water-capacity issues, and they
Burns High School volleyball closes out regular season with several wins Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports April 7, 2021April 7, 20210 Photos by RUTHIES IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY Kaiden Raif sets up the play. With spring break coming to an end, the Hilander volleyball team got back into action defeating the Ontario Tigers at Burns High School in three sets, 25-10, 25-11, 25-11, on March 31. Allie Hueckman was the player of the game
Helen Marie Clemens McCart 1920 – 2021 Obituary April 7, 2021April 7, 20210 Helen Marie Clemens McCart passed away at the age of 100 on March 25, 2021 at Aspen Living Center. She was born Sept. 9, 1920 to Glen and Beulah Clemens of Burns. Her early years were spent on the Clemens Poison Creek Ranch. She attended Poison Creek School with her brother
VETERAN Donald Kim McDermond 1953 – 2021 Obituary April 7, 2021April 7, 20210 Donald Kim McDermond passed away at his home on March 23, 21, with his wife by his side. Don was born July 16, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Donald Chase McDermond and Lucile (Jenning), they were married in 1948 and by 1955 they had five children together. Don