Larry Asmussen 1921-2017 Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Larry Charles Asmussen, 95, passed away March 21. Larry was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Payette, Idaho, to Otto and Addie Asmussen. Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Longview, Wash., and Larry grew up there until the arrival of the depression in 1929. Larry, his parents, and his
Dale Eugene Rushton 1930-2017 Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Dale Eugene Rushton, 86, of Canby, passed away April 7. Dale was born Aug.13, 1930, in Oberlin, Kan., and raised in Konona, Kan. He moved to Oregon with his family in 1941. He graduated from Benson High School in Portland and attended Van-Port College (now Portland State University) and the University
Death notice — Louis Hoke Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Louis Hoke, 84, of Burns, passed away Tuesday, April 11, at his son’s home in Bend. Call Faith Baptist Church in Hines for funeral service information, 541-573-7777.
Death notice — Velda Petersen Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Velda Petersen, 75, passed away April 3, 2017, at The Aspens Living Center.
Results of the Migratory Bird Festival Youth Art Contest Arts and Entertainment Youth April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 Many Harney County students participated in the annual Migratory Bird Festival youth art contest this year. There were dozens of incredible submissions across all ages! Thank you to the teachers and helpers who made these masterpieces possible with classroom time and overall support for art education. Here are the results for
Doreen Church 1934-2017 Obituary April 5, 2017April 6, 20170 Doreen Church, a long-time resident of Harney County, passed away Jan. 25 in her home at the Narrows with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 4, 1934, in London, England. There, she enjoyed gardening, trips with family to the ocean, and worked at a floral shop. She met Pat
Violent assault results in 60-month sentence News March 29, 2017March 30, 20171 On March 22, Isaiah James Smartt was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty in Harney County Circuit Court to assault in the third degree. On Aug. 18, 2016, Burns Police officers were dispatched to 610 N. Broadway in Burns for a reported assault. Law enforcement observed a 30-year-old
Youth lacrosse sign-ups now being accepted Sports March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Sign-ups for youth lacrosse are now being accepted. Kids in first through fourth grades sign up at the High Desert Park and Rec office; grades 5-8 sign up at Shepherd Graphics. Practices begin the first week of April. For more information, call Rick Roy at 541-589-1159.
Betty Lou Sitz 1922-2017 Obituary March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Betty Lou Sitz, 94, passed away March 14. Betty was born March 21, 1922, in Shoshone, Idaho, to Kate and Ralph Brill. She was the oldest of three children, and attended grade schools in Washington and Oregon, and high school in Tacoma, Wash. After high school, Betty moved to San Francisco, Calif.,
Death notice — Larry Asmussen Obituary March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Larry Asmussen, 95, passed away March 21, 2017, at his home. A memorial service date is pending at this time. Contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to Faith Baptist Church, the Gideons International, or Home Health of Harney County. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.