Race raises funds for local cancer patients Community News June 30, 2021June 30, 20210 Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE Landon Jones was the overall winner of the Trail of Hope 5K Run and Walk, which was held Saturday, June 26 at the Hines Park Pavilion. The race raised more than $3,000 for local cancer patients. The annual Trail of Hope 5K Run and Walk was held Saturday,
Kathleen Izola Lane 1932 -2021 Obituary June 30, 2021June 30, 20210 Kathleen Izola Lane passed away in her home on May 28, 2021. The youngest of three children, Kathleen was born Nov. 14, 1932 in Burns. She was raised on a ranch in the Steen’s Mountains with her father (Daddy) Ben O’Keeffe, her mother Izola O’Keefe (Ausmus) along with her brother John
Debra Irene Newell 1956 – 2021 Obituary June 30, 2021June 30, 20211 Debra Irene Newell was born February 15, 1956 in Ontario to Brennon and Darlene Newell. She grew up in Halfway, Ore. It was in that picture perfect small town that Debbie found her love for animals. She even had a pet deer who rode the bus to school with her and insisted
Michael Edward Bob 1954 – 2021 Obituary June 23, 2021June 23, 20210 Michael Edward Bob passed away on Jan. 27, 2021. One of the last really good ones! He was the good guy who really cared about what you asked and showed you respect during his 12 years at Safeway. He loved fishing and a beer with his buds. His ashes were spread at
Anna L. Brewer 1938 – 2021 Obituary June 23, 2021June 23, 20210 Anna passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8. She was 82 years old. A memorial service will be held at Life Four Square Church, 74 S. Alvord in Burns on Friday, June 25 at 1 p.m. Anna was born on July 12, 1938 in Rocky Comfort, Mo. to Lovell and
Volunteers needed for Skull 120 bicycle race Community News June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 The Skull 120 Gravel Grind needs your help for this weekend’s bicycle race. If you’re interested, contact Tory Schmidt at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce for more information at (541) 573-2636 or email director@harneycounty.com. Click here to sign up online. Volunteers are needed in the following positions: Aid stations Volunteers for aid stations must
Flag pole dedicated at Arrowhead Plaza in downtown Burns Community News June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 Members of American Legion Post 63 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63 from L-R: Charlie Schmidt, Lynnette Gadbury, Jim Litscher, Robert Hornbeck, Richard Duke, Duane (Hutch) Hutchins, David Allen, Fred Dory, and Ron Copeland. On Monday, June 14 (Flag Day), American Legion Post 63 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63 dedicated
Howard L. (Bud) Lohf, Jr. August 4, 1929 – June 11, 2021 Obituary June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 Born in Cusson, Minn., Bud passed away at Harney District Hospital in Burns. There will be no services. Bud was a long-time resident of Burns. He was a logger for many years before his retirement in 1996. He is survived by his children, Janet Moore (Harry), Robert Lohf (Theresa), Paula Hutchins (Hutch),
Nola Jean Bamberry Smith 1958 – 2021 Obituary June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 Nola Jean Bamberry Smith, 62, passed away Friday, June 4, at her home in Seattle, Wash., after a long illness. She was born August 27, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of James and Louise Bamberry. They moved to Lawen in Harney County when she was three years old. She
Sharon Alberta Bailey 1943 – 2021 Obituary June 9, 2021June 9, 20210 Sharon Alberta Bailey, 77, of Burns went peacefully to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 28, 2021. Sharon was born November 12, 1943 in Olympia, Wash. to Horace and Bertha Worley. At age three, she was adopted by her stepfather, Roy Heimer. Sharon loved her pet, roses,