Back-2-Back champs: Hilanders finish off perfect season Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Photos courtesy of BURNS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL The Burns Hilander softball team claimed its second consecutive state title by defeating the Scio Loggers, 1-0, at University of Oregon’s Jane Sanders Stadium on Friday, June 2. In a record-breaking season, the Burns Hilander softball team downed the Scio Loggers in 12 innings, 1-0,
Sharon Wagner 1961 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Sharon Wagner passed away on May 25, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. Sharon was born on Nov. 4, 1961 in San Francisco, Calif., to Richard and Marlene Watkins. She joined two sisters Catherine (Petersen) and Susan (Hughes). The Watkins family moved to Burns in 1964 where her dad started a job at
Sally “Tam” Tameria Branson Oct. 10, 1939 – April 28, 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Tam Branson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 28, 2023, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. She was a remarkable woman who brought love, laughter, and joy to all those fortunate enough to know her. Tam was born in Pendleton, on Oct. 10, 1939 to
Darrel “Moose” Simmons 1949 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Darrel “Moose” Simmons, age 73, passed away at his home in John Day on May 24, 2023. A celebration of life in his honor will be held on July 8th, 2023, at the Elks Lodge at 1:00 PM in JohnDay. Darrel was born at the Blue Mt. Hospital in Prairie City, on
Alan Williams 1931 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Alan Williams was born to Lee and Gladys (South) Williams on Oct. 10, 1931, in Burns. He lived at the Gearhard Ranch at Van the first ten years of his life, and attended school at Van for two years and another at the small school at Wolf Creek. The family then
Celebration of Life – Phyllis Harris Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20231 A Celebration of Life for Phyllis Boswell Harris will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Burns Elks Lodge. Family and friends are invited to participate in a graveside service beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Burns Cemetery. A dinner will follow at the Burns Elks Lodge from 4:30-7 p.m. Please
Memorial Service – William “Bill” Land Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 A Memorial Service for William “Bill” Land, who passed away on May 20, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 11, at Delintment Lake at 11 a.m.
Whittier Hotel restoration receives Main Street Grant Business Community News May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Submitted photo The Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will be home to a hotel and brewery. On Tuesday, May 30, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will receive just under $200,000 from the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant program. Grant funds will be used
Hospital welcomes Registered Dietitian Tori Garner Health Care News May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Please join Harney District Hospital (HDH) and NewSun Energy & HDH Specialty Care Clinic in welcoming Registered Dietitian (RD) Tori Garner. Garner joined the team on April 10. She will serve as the dedicated dietitian for Harney County Health District, overseeing inpatient nutrition at the hospital and consulting with outpatients in
Crane girls track team ties for second place at state Crane Sports Crane Track Sports May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 The Crane Mustang girls track team placed second, along with Adrian, at the OSAA 1A State Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene on Thursday and Friday, May 25-26. Junior Kortney Doman took home a gold medal in the high jump, with a jump of 5’ 1.75” to secure 10 points