Patrick Brian Kelly 1966-2016 Obituary June 29, 2016June 28, 20160 Patrick Brian Kelly, 50, passed away from heart and kidney complications June 20 at home in Heber City, Utah, with wife, Monica, and sons, Tyler and Kyle, at his side. Kelly, a Burns athletic standout who rose quickly through the ranks of Les Schwab Tires’ managers in Oregon, California, and Washington,
Wilbur L. Brown 1949-2016 Obituary June 29, 2016June 28, 20160 Wilbur L. Brown, 67 passed away peacefully March 24 in Kennewick, Wash. Wilbur was born Jan. 12, 1949, in Medford. He attended school in Grants Pass and moved to Burns in 1969. There, he met the love of his life, Judy, and married her in 1970. His biggest joy was
Death notice — Robert Clyde Bennett Obituary June 29, 2016June 28, 20160 Robert Clyde Bennett, 62, son of Stan and Audrey Bennett, passed away June 22 in Newburg, Md. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Quilt and Art Show set for July 8-9 Arts and Entertainment Community June 22, 2016June 22, 20160 The 2016 Quilt and Art Show will take place in Burns from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 8-9. The community meeting room at 484 N. Broadway in Burns is the site for a display of heirloom quilts, the quilt drawing, and the Critter Competition silent auction. Demonstrations
Joseph Craig Bradach 1970-2016 Obituary June 22, 2016June 22, 20160 Joseph Craig Bradach, 46, passed away June 9, at Harney District Hospital. Joe was born Jan., 15, 1970, in Burns to George and Belva Bradach. Joe was raised on a ranch in Burns, with his older sister, Rosemary, and brother, Chad. Joe was baptized in the Catholic faith, was an alter
Jerry Dale Kimble 1939-2016 Obituary June 22, 2016June 23, 20161 Jerry Dale Kimble, 76, passed away in his home June 13. Jerry was born July 19, 1939, in Strasburg, Colo., to Orval and Bernice Kimble. His family moved to Caldwell, Idaho, in 1944, where he finished high school and worked in youth ministries. In 1957, he took a trip to Burns to
Jump into summer with live, old-time music and dancing Arts and Entertainment Community News June 15, 2016June 22, 20160 What better way to jump start your summer than enjoying three days of nonstop live music? On June 16-18, the High Desert Fiddlers are hosting their 26th annual Country Music Jamboree at Harney County Fairgrounds in Burns. This long-standing event draws fiddlers, pickers, jammers, and listeners from all corners of
HDH hosts first Mary Otley Volleyball Tournament to benefit CAN Cancer Community Sports June 15, 2016June 15, 20160 In 1967, Mary Otley was the physical education (P.E.) teacher at Lincoln Junior High in Burns, and part of her requirements included coaching volleyball to the seventh- and eighth-graders. Rather than play the game the way other teams were playing in those days, Otley taught her players “power volleyball,” and
William Nathaniel Freeman 1940-2016 Obituary June 15, 2016June 15, 20160 William Nathaniel “Wild Bill” Freeman, 76, passed away at his home in Drewsey on June 3. He was born March 11, 1940, in Kent, Wash., to Jim and Bernie Freeman. His birth was followed in two years by a sister, Coralee. The family lived in various places throughout his childhood before
Funeral service — Joseph Craig Bradach Obituary June 15, 2016June 15, 20160 Joseph Craig Bradach, 46, passed away June 9 at Harney District Hospital. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18. Following Mass, there will be a celebration of