Dorroh recommended to fill commissioner vacancy County Court News December 21, 2016December 21, 20160 The vetting committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to interview six applicants, and make a recommendation to the county court to fill the forthcoming vacancy in the office of Commissioner Position No. 2, currently held by Pete Runnels. Present were Scott Franklin, Paul Gray, Matt Zander, Wayne Smith,
Kenneth “Mike” Frisby 1925-2016 Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Kenneth “Mike” Frisby, 91, passed away at his home Friday, Dec. 9. At his request, no services will be held. Mike Frisby was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Bend, to Fred and Bessie Jones Frisby. His family moved around much of his childhood, mostly in Idaho and Oregon. He married Donna Altizer Dec.
Leonard Lewis Taylor Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Leonard Lewis Taylor, “Buster” to all who knew him, 80, passed away Dec. 12, at Pioneer Place nursing home in Vale following a long illness. Buster was a longtime resident of Burns and a member of the Burns Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
Crane places six on 1A All-State teams Crane Football Crane Sports Sports December 14, 2016December 14, 20160 After reaching the 1A state championship football game for the second year in a row, the Crane Mustangs had six players named to the 1A All-State football teams. Named to the first team offense were David Steeves, senior, running back; Cashe Davis, senior, receiver; and Sam Williams, senior, guard. Receiving honorable mention
John Barry Rose 2001-2016 Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20168 John Barry Rose was born March 25, 2001, at Saint Charles Medical Center to proud parents, Kelli and JW Rose of Burns. The red-headed, freckle-faced little boy was an instant charmer and had the hearts of his entire family from day one. His grandpas, Poppy Carl and Poppy Gary may
Funeral notice — David C. Mallea Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20160 David C. Mallea passed away Dec. 10. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns. Contributions may be made to
Death notice — Josefina “Jo” Micaela Hagedorn Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20160 Josefina “Jo” Micaela Hagedorn, 86, of Bend, passed away Dec. 1. She was born July 23, 1930. No services will be held at this time. Contributions may be made to Partners in Care, 2075 N.E. Wyatt Court, Bend, Ore. 97701. Autumn Funerals of Bend is in charge of arrangements.
Carols by Candlelight celebration to be held Dec. 11 Arts and Entertainment December 7, 2016December 7, 20160 The community is invited to attend the annual Carols by Candlelight, a celebration of the Christmas season with the Christmas story told in word, carols, and song. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene, 311 Roe Davis Avenue in
Ila Jane Abbott 1924-2016 Obituary December 7, 2016December 8, 20160 Ila Jane Abbott, 92, passed away Nov. 26 in a hospice home in Bend, with her family beside her. Jane Abbott was born March 30, 1924, in Kalispel, Mont., to Kathryn P. and William C. Search. Born in a farming family, she was the second oldest daughter of 13 brothers and
Julia L. (Judy) Cowing Thompson 1945-2016 Obituary December 7, 2016December 8, 20160 Julia L. ( Judy) Cowing Thompson passed away Nov. 25 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend,. She was born March 31, 1945, to Henry and Viola McClure Cowing in Burns. Judy married Wayne Thompson Sept. 3, 1977, in Burns. She was a member of Pettycoats and Jeans Square Dance Club, Rebekahs