Adam Thompson served as Guard of Honor for President Carter’s funeral Community News January 29, 2025January 29, 20250 (L-R) Thompson with the Oregon flag at the Washington Monument, Guard of Honor, NATO's 75th anniversary Submitted photos Adam Thompson, of Diamond, Ore., crossed off one of his ‘Bucket List’ items a couple of weeks ago. He served on the Guard of Honor duty for a US Presidential funeral, that of former
Jo Ellen McLean 1932 – 2024 Obituary January 29, 2025January 29, 20250 Jo Ellen McLean passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sept. 21, 2024. She was two weeks away from celebrating her 92nd birthday. Jo was born on Oct. 8, 1932, to Jose and Doris Leniz of Paradise Valey, Nev. She was the ninth of 10 children and was
Larson completes full marathon at Disney World Community January 22, 2025January 22, 20250 by Mollie Larson for the Burns Times-Herald My name is Mollie Larson. I’ve been participating in runDisney races for a while now and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. In 2023, a runDisney employee from public relations saw me participating in the princess half-Marathon. She had asked me for an interview but I
Death Notice – Dianna Louise Jaques Obituary January 22, 2025January 22, 20250 Dianna Louise Jaques was born Jan. 28, 1948 in Boise, Idaho. She passed away on Dec. 20, 2024 at her home in Hines. A service is planned in the summer and her obituary will follow in the coming weeks.
Dale Joseph Stampke 1955 – 2025 Obituary January 15, 2025January 15, 20250 A memorial service for Dale Joseph Stampke will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Fisher Funeral Home in Albany, Ore. Dale passed away at his home in Albany on Jan. 3, 2025, at the age of 69. Dale was born on June 20, 1955, in Bend,
Gordon R. Bloomquist July 1950 – Dec. 2024 Obituary January 15, 2025January 15, 20250 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gordon (Gordy) Bloomquist on Dec 12, 2024, at the age of 74. Gordy’s passing was unexpected and he passed away while digging clams on Long Beach, Wash. Gordy was an avid outdoorsman and he passed while doing something that he
Nancy Shelley Sitz Davalos Sept. 6, 1937 – Jan. 5, 2025 Obituary January 15, 2025January 15, 20250 Nancy Davalos was born in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 6, 1937, she was the oldest of five children. She is survived by her brothers, David Lee, Jimmy Lee, and John Lee. She had three children, eight grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lee. Her
Local building department partnerships leading state Community News January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Haney County building inspections, as well as building in general, had a reputation for being slow, as inspection services would come from as far away as Ontario and even state agencies. That changed with the employment of former Klamath Falls Building Official, Rick Stauffer. His certifications and harmonious
Why join the Harney County Chamber of Commerce? Community January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 Photo courtesy of HCCC The Harney County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) is a staple in the landscape of downtown Burns. While it started out in 1909 as the Burns Commercial Club, and transitioned to the Burns Chamber of Commerce in 1928, they have held their current name since 1948. Just like
Death Notice – Nancy Shelley Sitz Davalos Sept. 6, 1937 – Jan. 5, 2025 Obituary January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 Service will be held at the Drewsey Hall on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be in Oregon City. An obituary will follow in the coming week(s).