Hines McDonald’s holds a grand reopening ceremony Community News July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Harney County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deanna Thrall (center) joined McDonald’s staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Hines McDonald’s on Wednesday, June 29. Following an extensive remodeling project, the Hines McDonald’s held a grand reopening ceremony on Wednesday, June 29. More than 100 customers attended the fun-filled
May Diaz 1926 – 2022 Obituary July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 May Diaz passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. She was 96 years old. May was born in Macon, Mo., on Feb. 3, 1926, to Clifford and Daisy (Thompson) Belcher. In 1944, May and her brother, Bud, moved to Seneca. In Seneca, May worked as a bookkeeper for Edward Hines Lumber
Tina Denise (Shepherd) Bossuot 1966-2022 Obituary June 29, 2022June 29, 20220 Tina Bossuot, age 55, passed away at her home in Silvies Valley, Ore., on June 13, 2022. Our dear Tina left behind her loving husband, Dave, and her daughter, Tiffany Robarge, in addition to many other family members and friends who loved Tina very much. Tina was born in Burns, on
John Tiller 1947 – 2022 Obituary June 29, 2022June 29, 20220 John Dennis Tiller, 74 of Tieton, Wash., passed away at his home on May 24, 2022 with his family and dog by his side. John was born in Burns on Aug. 14, 1947. John had a life of adventure with his wife, Carroll of 51 years. John was preceded in death
Tina Denise (Shepherd) Bossuot 1966-2022 Obituary June 22, 2022June 22, 20220 Tina Bossuot, age 55, passed away on June 13, 2022. A full obituary will be published in next week’s newspaper. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 1, at 10 a.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church at 417 W. Washington in Burns. Tina loved watching her grandkids play sports. In
Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race rolling through town this weekend Arts and Entertainment Community News Sports June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Photo by CAMERON SANDERS Riders preparing to start last year’s Skull Gravel Grinder bike race. The Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race is rolling through Harney County this Saturday, June 18. Billed as “America’s ‘gnarliest’ gravel race,” the Skull 120/60/30’s rugged route highlights Harney County’s trying terrain, which sets Eastern Oregon apart from
High Desert Music Jamboree will be held June 16-18 Arts and Entertainment Community News June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Submitted photo Jamming will abound this weekend at the High Desert Music Jamboree at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Are you ready for some foot-stomping old time music? Come on down to the High Desert Music Jamboree at Harney County Fairgrounds June 16-18, hosted by the Oregon OldTime Fiddlers. This longstanding event of 31 years
Shannon Dee Fritts 1968 – 2022 Obituary June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Shannon Dee Fritts was born in Stockton, Calif., on July 7, 1968, passing away on March 17, 2022 in Burns. She was the third of five children born to Jack L. Fritts and Maura V. (Remolette) Clarke. While in elementary school, Shannon’s family moved to Burns. As a child,
Sharon Ann (Everhart) Reason 1946 – 2022 Obituary June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Our Lord on June 4, 2022 called Sharon Ann (Everhart) Reason to be one of his amazing angles. Sharon was proceeded in death by her mother, father, step-father, two brothers, sister, niece, nephew, great-nephew, and great-grandson. She was survived by her two children, Mark Kay, and daughter, Kimberly (Kay) McCanna and
Mildred Wocelka 1926 – 2022 Obituary June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Mildred Wocelka of Hines, passed away on June 10, 2022 at The Aspens Assisted Living Community. She was 95 years of age. Mildred Farly was born Oct. 10, 1926 in Park Falls, Wis. Mildred was the oldest of three children. On July 14, 1945, Mildred married her high school sweetheart, Bob Wocelka.