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
Kenneth G. Rossberg 1935-2021 Obituary April 7, 2021April 7, 20210 Early on Sunday morning, March 28, 2021, Kenneth Rossberg of Crane, passed away at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho at the age of 86. “Kenny” was born March 9, 1935 in Tucson, Ariz. to John and Zelda Rossberg. The family moved often, and after living in San Diego, Calif.; Warrenton,
Harney District Hospital welcomes Dr. Cabala Health Care News March 31, 2021March 30, 20210 Submitted photo Dr. Peter Cabala started seeing patients at Harney District Hospital (HDH) and HDH Family Care Clinic in December 2020. Harney District Hospital (HDH) is excited to introduce Dr. Peter Cabala to the community. A doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), Dr. Cabala is a fully licensed physician who received extra training in
Group interested in building hotel in Burns Business News March 31, 2021March 30, 20210 Submitted photo An investment group is interested in building a 110-plus-room Comfort Suites in Burns. Ray Singh, a member of a small investment group with a sincere interest in small communities, announced that Burns was identified as a community of interested for building a hotel. Singh’s group currently owns five hotels, including
Crane Mustangs edge Wallowa Badgers in close game Crane Football Crane Sports Sports March 31, 2021March 31, 20210 Photos by RUTHIES IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY Johnny Sword finds an opening in the Badgers' defense. The Crane Mustangs hosted their fourth undefeated team of the year on Tuesday, March 23, picking up their first win of the season with a close 28-22 victory. Crane had 419 yards of offense on the