Burns High School alumna inducted into Western Oregon University Hall of Fame News Sports November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 Submitted photo Katie (Torland) Hein was recognized for her outstanding achievements in basketball at Western Oregon University. The Western Oregon University (WOU) athletic department will be inducting three new members into the Hall of Fame this year, as the Wolves welcomed Kurt Davis, Duke Iverson, and Katie (Torland) Hein into the 2021
Hilanders dominate Hawks in first round Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports November 3, 2021November 2, 20210 Photo by RUTHIE’S IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY Hilanders in action during the first round of the playoff against La Pine. The Hilander volleyball team defeated the La Pine Hawks in the first round of the OSAA 3A Volleyball State Tournament. The second-seeded Hilanders hosted the Hawks on Saturday, Oct. 30 and won in
Bette Lee Erwin 1927-2021 Obituary November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 Bette retired at age 75 but she really never stopped serving others. She has finally completed her service here on earth. Bette Erwin passed away quietly in the home of her daughter in Washington where she had lived for the past three years on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2021. Bette Lee Dutton
VETERAN Death Notice Edward Miles (Bones) Lesniak 1941 – 2021 Obituary November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 Edward Miles (Bones) Lesniak passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. He was born on Oct. 21, 1941 in Waterburry, Conn. to Edward Lesniak and Tonya Babiy. After high school graduation Miles joined the military in 1959 and served until 1962 on the
Fran Estlle Sterling-Van Cleave 1937 – 2021 Obituary November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 Fran Estlle Sterling-Van Cleave was born on June 29, 1937 in Walla Walla, Wash. She passed away of natural causes and peacefully to her rest on Oct. 24, 2021, surrounded by loving family members. Fran was raised on Tollgate Mountain, near Weston, Ore., until the age of seven. Her family
Harney Basin’s ranchers, plants, and wildlife are preparing for winter Agriculture News October 27, 2021October 27, 20210 Photo by JESSICA HEDGES For local ranchers like Mitch Baker, fall is full of activities like caring for cattle. Meanwhile, area plants are going dormant for the winter. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Colorful leaves piling on the ground and the crisp, cool mornings mean that fall has arrived in the Harney Basin. For
Burns discusses its Urban Renewal Agency Burns City Council News October 27, 2021October 27, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held Oct. 13. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Manager Dan Brown reported that he met with Harney District Hospital (HDH) Chief Executive Officer Dan Grigg who shared concerns from the hospital board regarding the Urban
Hilanders handle Vikings for league title Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 27, 2021October 27, 20210 Photos by RUTHIES IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY Caitlyn Horrell spikes the ball on Vale. The Hilander volleyball team defeated the Vale Vikings in four sets 25-20, 25-21, 21-25, 25-18, for first place of the Eastern Oregon League on Saturday, Oct. 23. Coming into Saturday’s game, Vale (7-2) defeated Nyssa earlier in the day
William (Bill) Garland Angleton Sr. 1942 – 2021 Obituary October 27, 2021October 27, 20210 William (Bill) Garland Angleton, Sr., 79 of Hines, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Oct. 3, 2021. Born in Fullerton, Calif., Bill was a kind hearted and loving partner to his wife Bonnie, as well as a loving father of their blended family of five children, 13 grandchildren and 12
Betty J. Jenkins (Ashcraft) 1939 – 2021 Obituary October 27, 2021October 27, 20210 Betty J. Jenkins (Ashcraft) 82, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 18, 2021, in the comfort of her loving daughter Charlotte. Betty was born in Arkansas, graduated from high school in Burns and finally settled in Redding in the late 1960’s. Betty was many things; she was a sister, a wife,