Death Notice Charles “Chuck” Vermillion Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Charles “Chuck” Vermillion, 84, died on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 at his home in Burns. A Memorial Service is pending at this time. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Margaret Pratt 1923 – 2021 Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 All, we would like to share the somber news that my grandmother, Betty Margaret Pratt, left us on Sept. 27, 2021 while at the Avamere Assisted Living Facility in Hermiston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; and two son’s, Arnold and Cy; and is survived by many grandchildren,
Paula Marie Young March 15, 1962 – Nov. 9, 2021 Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 On the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, Paula Marie Young of Hines passed away at the age of 59 after suffering a pulmonary embolism. Paula was born in Oregon. After living in Wyoming and Iowa, she returned to Oregon in 2006 with her partner, Paul, settling in Burns. Paula is survived
Harney County logging firm named Operator of the Year News November 24, 2021November 23, 20210 Submitted photo Tony Hauth’s H Timber Contracting, based in Hines, earned the Operator of the Year for Eastern Oregon award. H Timber Contracting of Hines has been named Operator of the Year for Eastern Oregon. Owner Tony Hauth will be honored by the Oregon Board of Forestry (ODF), along with other recipients
Hines discusses deer cull program, rise in police calls Hines Common Council News November 24, 2021November 23, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Nov. 9. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. The council discussed the recent election results for the Deer Cull Program and the future of the program. The Deer Cull Program vote passed with a
The American Legion is hosting a speech contest News Youth November 24, 2021November 23, 20210 Preparations are underway at American Legion Harney County Post 63 for the 2022 American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program — “A Constitutional Speech Contest.” The purpose of the contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students (grades 9-12). Other
The Ryan family is headed to Bolivia on a mission News November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Eric and Zola Ryan met at Texas A&M and got married in 2003. Even before they were married, the Ryans agreed that their future would include missionary work. They both felt the call to serve others during their teens, traveling to impoverished areas to help the locals with basic needs to
Carolyn Whitney is a finalist for Teacher of the Year News November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to celebrate Frenchglen Elementary School teacher Carolyn Whitney as a 2022 Teacher of the Year finalist. Both Whitney and her school were awarded a $2,000 cash prize! Whitney was selected as one of four finalists for 2022 Oregon
Kaitlyn Wright earns Player of the Year in EOL Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 The Burns volleyball team had seven girls earn spots in Eastern Oregon League (EOL) All-League selections. The Hilanders won the 2021 3A OSAA state title and finished 29-3 on the season. Kaitlyn Wright was named Player of the Year in the EOL, and Paula Toney earned Coach of the Year. The full
Jamie Wayne Findlay Feb. 8, 1972 – Nov. 13, 2021 Obituary November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Jamie Wayne Findlay was born in Burns on Feb. 8, 1972 to Marjorie (Gregg) Findlay and Donald Findlay. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends and passed away with his loving mother and step father by his side on Nov. 13, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center