Spring in the Harney Basin brings hope Agriculture News April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Photo by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE As everything awakens from the cold winter, water and warmer temperatures bring the landscape to life. By Lauren Brown The spring season is always welcomed with open arms in the Harney Basin. We put the cold, dark winter days in the rearview and watch as the landscape transforms from
Burns Hilander baseball team beats Baker, splits games with Vale Burns Baseball Burns Sports Sports April 21, 2021April 20, 20210 Photo by GEORGE HANSON The Hilanders head into the dugout to get ready to take on the Baker Bulldogs. The Burns baseball team opened up the season with a 12-5 victory over the Baker High School JV team on Tuesday, April 13, in Baker City. After a scoreless first inning, Burns jumped on
VETERAN Dale Lee Balch Jr 1968 – 2021 Obituary April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Dale Lee Balch Jr, 52, or Jr to many and ya ya to his grandbabies passed away April 13, 2021 in Nampa, Idaho, along with his dog and best friend Munk-E, 13, after a four and a half year battle of cancer. Jr was born in Seattle, Wash. on Nov. 7,
Jane Marie Dripps 1957 – 2021 Obituary April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Jane Marie Dripps passed away suddenly at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Or at age 63 on March 23, 2021. Jane was born on May 9th, 1957 to Gene Sr. and Edith Dripps. She joined brother Gene Jr. Jane attended school in Burns and graduated in 1975. That same year she
Suzanne Marshall 1933 – 2021 Obituary April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Suzanne Marshall, 87, of Hines, passed away March 23, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Carl and Louise Knudsen, April 4th, 1933, in Portland. Suzanne grew up in Portland, where she attended grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School. Sue went on to
Lillian “Colleen” (Buxton) Quinton 1939 – 2021 Obituary April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Lillian “Colleen” Quinton, 81, of Baker City, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City. A Celebration of her like will be held at a later date. Colleen was born Sept. 12, 1939, to parents, LeRoy “Boots” and Verda Holmes Buxton. She received her education
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,