John Thomas Zirkel 1959-2016 Obituary February 24, 2016February 24, 20160 John Thomas Zirkel, 57, of Springfield, lost his battle with cancer on Feb. 9, two days after his birthday. John was born in Burns Feb. 7, 1959, to Thomas and LeAnna (Gullett) Zirkel, and joined his older brother, Jerry, who was 2 years old, at their home in Hines. He
Refuge occupation ends News Refuge Occupation February 17, 2016February 17, 20161 The occupation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge that began on Jan. 2 came to an end after 41 days. At approximately 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, the FBI brought three of the remaining Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupiers into custody without incident. At approximately 11 a.m., agents brought the
Fish and Wildlife, Refuge looking for person who poached mule deer buck News February 17, 2016February 18, 20160 The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of a large-bodied mule deer buck found deceased with the head removed near Frenchglen in Harney County on the Malheur
Leonard Gayle Allington 1939-2016 Obituary February 17, 2016February 17, 20160 Leonard Gayle Allington, 76, passed away Feb. 13 at his home in Burns after many months of failing health. Leonard was born Oct. 3, 1939, in Fullerton, Neb., to Clyde and Alene Stott Allington. At the age of 3, his family moved to Nampa, Idaho, where Leonard graduated from high school
Betty J. Cook 1932-2016 Obituary February 17, 2016February 17, 20160 Betty J. Cook, a resident of Pendleton and former resident of Long Creek, passed away Feb. 10 at a Pendleton care facility. She was 83 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton Chapel. A full obituary will
Death notice — John Thomas Zirkel Obituary February 17, 2016February 17, 20160 John Thomas Zirkel, 57, passed away Feb. 9, in Springfield, following his battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Thomas Joseph Lalande 1934-2016 Obituary February 10, 2016February 10, 20160 Thomas Joseph Lalande passed away Feb. 3. He was born Oct. 10, 1934, in Portland. He grew up in Spokane, Wash., and also spent time in Burns. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17, served in Korea, and was honorably discharged after eight years of service. He married Ursula
James Charles Benjamin Williams 1935-2016 Obituary February 10, 2016February 10, 20160 James Charles Benjamin Williams, commonly known as “Charlie,” passed away Feb. 4. His loving and devoted wife, Ruth, all of their children, grandson, PJ, and daughter in-law, Cindy, were bedside at this eternal moment. Charlie was born Feb. 23, 1935, to Arthur and Audrey Williams in Paragould, Ark. Charlie will be
OWEB awards up to $6 million grant to improve county’s aquatic health, wetlands Community News February 3, 2016February 3, 20160 Funding is result of a multi-year cooperative effort among partners The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) voted Tuesday, Jan. 26, to allocate more than $1.6 million to support a diverse partnership working to improve habitat values and water quality in Malheur Lake and other Harney Basin wetlands. The funding set-aside, one