Local families make birding count Community News Youth January 5, 2022January 5, 20220 Thirty participants from six local families turned out for Harney County’s third annual CBC4Kids event. This was the first count that had more snow than ice on the ground, and little wind. While the skies were gray and cloudy, conditions were perfect for getting out and exploring the birds of
Henry Edward Blair 1945 – 2021 Obituary January 5, 2022January 5, 20220 Henry Edward Blair passed away at his ranch in Andrews, Ore., Dec. 17, 2021, from a heart attack. He was born in Winnemucca, Nev. on Jan. 1, 1945. He married Lynda Lucille Harden from Lakeview and pursued a mechanics degree and worked at Heavy Equipment in Winnemucca, till he purchased the
Jack V. Westlake 1939 – 2021 Obituary January 5, 2022January 5, 20220 Jack V. Westlake, 82 years of age, passed away at his home in Burns on Friday, Dec. 31. Jack is survived by his wife, Mary of 65 years; children, Vickie McLain (Allen), Sheryle Davies (Mike), Kathy Davies (Robert), David Westlake (Selena); 13 grandkids, and 24 great-grandkids. There will be no services at
Eugene Arthur Davis 1943 – 2021 Obituary January 5, 2022January 5, 20220 Eugene Arthur Davis, 78, passed away on Dec. 23, 2021, from complications related to COVID-19. Even though, in recent years, Parkinson’s and dementia had taken over his loving heart. His spirit was always present. Eugene is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Angenetta and Elizabeth; and his grandson, Aaron. He was
VETERAN Howard Wayne Sargent 1935 – 2021 Obituary January 5, 2022January 5, 20220 Howard Wayne Sargent was born February 8, 1935, and passed away on Dec. 2, 2021 in Gorham, Maine. His parents were Milford Merton Sargent, (Cy), and Melissa Abigail, (Abby), (Hersey) Sargent. He graduated from Porter High School and then attended University of Maine at Orono where he majored in Agriculture. After
VETERAN Brian Rodney Spencer 1938 – 2021 Obituary January 5, 2022January 5, 20220 Brian Rodney Spencer, 83, of La Grande, passed away on Dec. 23, 2021. A Rosary with a Funeral Mass immediately following at 1 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Grande. Burial will be on Friday Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. at
Burns Elks Lodge delivers holiday cheer to the community Community News December 29, 2021December 28, 20210 Submitted photos Some of the volunteers who helped assemble and deliver Burns Elks Lodge's Christmas baskets. Continuing an annual tradition of giving back to the community, Burns Elks Lodge No. 1680 delivered Christmas baskets on Dec. 23 to individuals and families in the Burns-Hines community. Going strong for more than 40 years, the
Otley elected Oregon Farm Bureau second vice president Agriculture Community News December 29, 2021December 28, 20210 Submitted photo Shane Otley will serve a two-year term as Oregon Farm Bureau's second vice president. Shane Otley, member of Harney County Farm Bureau, was elected to serve a two-year term as Oregon Farm Bureau’s (OFB’s) second vice president. Otley was elected to the position by the OFB House of Delegates, a grassroots group
Adriene Oster 1970 – 2021 Obituary December 29, 2021December 29, 20210 A true gift to Arlie and Geri Oster, Adriene was born May 12, 1970 in Burns, joining two sisters, Nancy and Diane. She lived in Hines and graduated from Burns High School. While in high school, she participated in a Lions Club summer exchange program and spent part of a summer
VETERAN Bobby (Butch) Leroy Whitman 1936 – 2021 Obituary December 29, 2021December 29, 20210 In loving Memory of Bobby (Butch) Leroy Whitman Bobby (Butch) Leroy Whitman 85 of Boise, Idaho passed away at home with his family at his side on Oct. 17, 2021. Butch was born in Walker, Kan. on April 23, 1936 to Rosa and Charles Whitman. Butch graduated Burns Union High School in