Ruth Holmes 1926-2017 Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 Ruth Holmes, 90, passed away July 1 at the Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. Ruth was born Dec. 13, 1926, in Mt. Vernon at the Fletcher Ranch to George and Mae Belle Hammons (Fletcher). She grew up and attended school in Mt. Vernon through the 10th grade. Ruth quit
Rollin Lynn Baker 1927 – 2017 Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 Rollin Lynn Baker, 90, passed away July 1, surrounded by his family at his home in Prineville. Rollin was born May 7, 1927, in Narrows (Harney County) to Emil and Lorena Baker. He was the youngest of eight children in a Pioneer family and lost his mother at age 13. After
Memorial service — Bruce Farster Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 Bruce Farster passed away peacefully June 23, surrounded by his family at Harney District Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, by the American flag in the Burns Cemetery.
Death notice — Glenn V. Jackson Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 Glenn V. Jackson, 85, of Burns passed away June 29, 2017. Glenn is survived by three daughters, Lisa Baethke of Zumbrota, Minn., Kelly Jackson of Minneapolis Minn., and Glenda Rudolph of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; and one sister, Edina Walker of Eugene. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dona. Burial will be
Graveside service — John Richard and Josefina Micaela (Ramirez) Hagedorn Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 A graveside service for John Richard and Josefina Micaela (Ramirez) Hagedorn will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Burns Cemetery. We invite all family and friends to join us as we commit the ashes of John and Jo at the service, with Father Stan Strzyz officiating. A
Grigg appointed to Hines Council Hines Common Council News July 5, 2017July 5, 20170 The Hines Common Council met for a special meeting on June 27. During the meeting, the council heard interviews from council candidates Ashley Tiller and Dan Grigg. After hearing remarks, the council voted 3-1 to appoint Grigg to the empty council seat. ••• Mary Lou Wilhelm attended the meeting to discuss the
Richard Elmer (Dick) Tantare 1935-2017 Obituary July 5, 2017July 6, 20170 Richard Elmer (Dick) Tantare, 81, passed away June 2, in Bend, where he had lived since 1974. Dick passed away peacefully after a fierce battle with lung and heart disease. He was born Dec. 4, 1935, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Elmer and Sigrid Tantare. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force
Memorial service — Ruth Holmes Obituary July 5, 2017July 6, 20170 Ruth Holmes, 90, passed away Saturday, July 1, at the Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the John Day Golf Club in John Day. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and
Preparing for the eclipse: Volunteers needed Eclipse News June 28, 2017June 28, 20170 by Chelsea Harrison Executive Director Chamber of Commerce for the Burns Times-Herald A total solar eclipse will be crossing over Oregon Aug. 21. What does that mean? According to NASA’s website, “Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights — a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon
Burns and Hines fire chiefs have issued a total ban of all outdoor burning News June 28, 2017June 28, 20170 Due to extremely high temperatures, the Burns and Hines fire chiefs have issued a total ban of all outdoor burning effective July 1, 2017. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, are prohibited within the cities of Burns and Hines. This ban is based on weather conditions and community fire safety