Patsy J. Castles 1936 – 2022 Obituary March 16, 2022March 16, 20220 Patsy J. Castles passed away at her home on March 4, 2022. She was born in Littlefield, Texas in 1936, the third of four children to Chloe and Robert Boydstun. Still very young, her family moved to Salt Lake City where her grandparents lived and ran a business. They
VETERAN Elmer F. Cooper (Coop) July 1942- Jan. 2022 Obituary March 16, 2022March 16, 20220 Coop was born in Cabool, Mo., to Elmer and lnola Cooper, in July of 1942 along with his twin sister. His family, which consisted of nine children moved to Burns in 1952, when he was ten. Coop helped his dad with many chores on the ranch and quickly learned that he
Don Gunderson May 21, 1952 – Feb. 13, 2022 Obituary March 16, 2022March 16, 20220 Donald Dean Gunderson Jr. was born in Portland, Ore., to Donald Dean Gunderson and Dorothy Marie Brown Gunderson on May 21, 1952, joining his two sisters, Sandy and Susan at home in Oak Grove, Ore. Don attended Oak Grove Grade School and Rex Putnam High School, graduating with the class of
Sally Bailey Phillips May 25, 1940 – Feb. 13, 2022 Obituary March 16, 2022March 16, 20220 Sally Bailey Phillips, age 81, of Tenino, Wash., passed away after a brief illness. Sally was born in Eugene to parents, Margaret and Norman Larsen. As a young girl she came to the Steens Mountain to work with her sister as trail guides on horseback for Velties Camp. After High
Burns announces names of police chief candidates News March 9, 2022March 8, 20220 The city of Burns narrowed its search for the next chief to lead the Burns Police Department. The city conducted a nationwide search for the position, recruiting for the position on Indeed, League of Oregon Cities (LOC), International Chiefs of Police Association (IACP), and the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA). The
Planning under way for Malheur Lake and flood-irrigated wet meadows Agriculture News March 9, 2022March 22, 20221 Photo by Jeremy Hill The Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative recently completed an updated strategic plan, which includes the goal of restoring Malheur Lake back to a clear-water state. by Amy Morfas for Burns Times-Herald The Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative (HBWC) recently completed an updated strategic plan. One of the plan’s goals is to restore
Crane girls and boys take state Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports March 9, 2022March 9, 20220 Photos by RHETT LANDON The 2022 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 1A Girls and Boys Basketball State Championships were held Saturday, March 5 in Baker City. Both the Crane girls and boys teams emerged victorious. The lady Mustangs ended their season 30-1, and the Mustang boys ended with a perfect 31-0. Crane
Death Notice Grace Irene Ness Obituary March 9, 2022March 9, 20220 Grace Irene Ness, 81, of Eugene, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery in Eugene.
VETERAN Jay Smith 1938 – 2022 Obituary March 9, 2022March 9, 20220 Jay was born at Silverton, Ore. on Jan. 21, 1938, to J Hugh Smith and Frances Eustace. His growing up years were spent in Molalla, Ore. and Emmett, Idaho. He passed away on Feb. 23, 2022, at Bend. Jay served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1958, where he
Primary Election update Election News March 2, 2022March 1, 20220 Tuesday, March 8 is the filing deadline for the Primary Election in Oregon. The following individuals have filed for election for positions in Harney County: — County Judge— Pete Runnels, Bill Hart, and Chris Wiseman — County Commissioner Position No. 2 — Patty Dorroh and Toni Foster — County Treasurer— Bobbi Jo Heany Each of these positions are