New water tank to serve Hines water system News August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 A new water tank was constructed to serve the city of Hines water system. This tank replaces the old water tower and is being filled, tested, and sanitized. The water will also be tested for quality and sanitation before the new tank will service the Hines water system. Following these steps, the
County asked to donate toward commissioning ceremony County Court News August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 Photo by TERRI WATTS Dave Ford and Steve Daniels attended the county court meeting on July 21 to discuss commissioning celebrations for the USS Oregon, SSN 793 Submarine. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held July 21. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Dave Ford and
‘Operation Ship Shape’ targets lapsed motorboat registrations News August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 The Oregon State Marine Board will be partnering with 32 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, looking for expired motorboat boat registrations as part of a targeted annual “Operation Ship Shape” exercise, Aug. 7-8. If you own a motorboat in Oregon, it’s time to check your “OR” numbers on
Deana Louise (Asmussen) Gilchrist 1968 – 2021 Obituary August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 Deana Louise (Asmussen) Gilchrist, 53, went from physical death into eternal life with her Savior Jesus Christ on July 17, 2021 at her home in Boise, Idaho due to complications of her Multiple Sclerosis. Deana was born May 10, 1968 in Burns where she attended both elementary and junior high school.
James Lemos Obituary August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 James Lemos, 78, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge
Gordon Dennis Sawser Jan. 14, 1946 – Nov. 10, 2020 Obituary August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 A Graveside Service will be held for Gordon Dennis Sawser on Aug. 14, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the City of Burns Cemetery. All are welcome to attend.
Local student makes OSU Dean’s list Community News July 28, 2021July 28, 20210 After a lot of hard work and determination, Layle Bennett (daughter of Maryah Bennett and granddaughter of Dennis and Dahlia Bennett) made the Dean’s list, not only for the Oregon State University (OSU) spring term, but overall for her four-year college career. In June, Layle graduated with her Bachelor
Hitting the Jackpot: Youth win big at cattle show Agriculture News Youth July 28, 2021July 28, 20210 Submitted photo Held Saturday, July 17 at the Harney County Fairgrounds, the Jackpot Show offered youth an opportunity to exhibit their market and breeding beef projects. The show was open to local youth as well as those from outside the county. Thanks to generous donations from multiple sponsors, the winners took
Local athletes take part in all state games Sports July 28, 2021July 28, 20210 Submitted photos Freshmen Jaxon Hoyt and Easton Kemper The Oregon All State Games were held in Parma, Idaho this year due to COVID-19. The games were played on July 10 for the 9th and 10th grade teams and July 24 for the 7th and 8th grade teams. Athletes representing Burns were returning
Helen Hart Obituary July 28, 2021July 28, 20210 Helen Hart, 84, passed away on June 27, 2021 in Leavenworth, Wash. A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. in the Burns Cemetery. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.