Bonnie Smith 1934 – 2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Bonnie Smith, 87, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at Harney District Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Burns Cemetery.
Dr. Kirk Davies honored News December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Submitted photo Dr. Kirk Davies of the Agricultural Research Service is being recognized for his pioneering fire ecology research. On Nov. 30, 2021, Dr. Kirk Davies with the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) was honored with the Distinguished Leadership in Research Award from the Association for Fire Ecology
Christmas Bird Count for Kids returns News Youth December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 The Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids) returns for its third annual event, once again providing youth and families with an opportunity to get outside, count birds, and contribute to science in a fun and COVID-safe environment. As with last year, families are encouraged to create their own teams to go
School board considers process for evaluating superintendent News December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Tuesday, Nov. 9. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Vincent Adams, an Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) consultant, provided a special presentation via Zoom. The presentation
Death Notice Marvin F. Jay Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Marvin F. Jay, 92 of Craigmont, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville, Idaho.
Death Notice William “Bill” Jones Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 William “Bill” Jones, 61, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2021. A Memorial Service is pending at this time.
Death Notice Sunday Male Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Sunday Male, 74 died on Tuesday, Nov.23, 2021 at St. Charles Medical Center. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Death Notice Diann Priest Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Diann Priest, 70, formerly of Prairie City, currently of Burns, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
Jennifer Corinne Schirm Jan. 1, 1947 – Nov. 21, 2021 Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Jennifer passed away peacefully with her family by her side, in her home at age 74, after a long-time battle with Parkinson’s. Jennifer was born to Ward and Thelma (Read) Smith in Whitefish, Mont. After the family relocated to Oregon, Jennifer graduated from Gresham High School and then earned her
VETERAN Darrell L. Van Wey 1947 – 2021 Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Darrell was born to Donald B. Van Wey and Valda M. Coleman Van Wey on May 23, 1947 in Corvallis, joining sisters, Valerie and Velma. Our family did a lot of moving around for a few years until 1956, when Darrell was about nine, dad transferred to Burns. Darrell graduated from Burns