Hines Council to draft, consider drug ordinance Hines Common Council News November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Nov. 10. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: During the department head reports: • Police Chief Ryan DeLange said the police department received 202 calls since his previous report to the council. This is a decrease of
Fulton springboards from Burns to collegiate diving Sports November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 Submitted photos Reagan Fulton traveled 290 miles from Burns to Beaverton to practice diving three weekends each month. by John L. Braese Easternoregonsports.com Imagine a high school basketball player with no gymnasium, no basket, and no backboard in which to practice or play a game. Fathom a high school wrestler with no mat and
America Recycles Day was celebrated Nov. 15 News November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 America Recycles Day was held Nov. 15 to remind Americans to reduce, reuse, recycle, and buy recycled products. Rimrock Recycling champions recycling in Harney County and is open for public recycling on Fridays and Saturdays. The local recycling endeavor is a collaborative effort that includes: • Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC), which accepts
Paula Kay Lynn 1951 – 2020 Obituary November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 Paula Lynn passed away on Nov. 16, 2020 in her home with family. Born 1951 in Baker City to Vard and Dorthy Pierce. Paula had two other siblings, sister, Carla White (deceased), and brother, Tracy Pierce. Paula graduated Baker High School then attended Beauty School. Later Paula married her beloved husband.
Kelley Ann Presley 1991-2020 Obituary November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 Kelley Ann Presley, 28, passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. Kelley was born in Winnemucca, Nev. to DeeAnn and Alexander Jay on Nov. 22, 1991. Kelley’s family moved around to different places in Oregon throughout her childhood. Before Kelley moved to Burns to make it her home, she lived in Keizer,
Gail Patricia Smith 1939-2020 Obituary November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 Gail Patricia (Lambert) Smith, 81, of Burns passed away on Nov. 18, 2020. Gail was born in Silvies Valley on Aug. 11, 1939 to Eunice (Mitchell) and Homer (Pat) Lambert. Her early years were spent out in Silvies River Valley on the family homestead where her father as a guard at the
Enjoy the walking path at Slater Elementary Community News November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE Take a trip to Slater Elementary School to enjoy a stroll around the community walking path. Have you gotten all of your steps in today? Before Jack Frost settles in for the season, take a trip to Slater Elementary School (800 N. Fairview Ave. in Burns) to enjoy a
The 20th anniversary of the Steens Act was celebrated with a tour of the mountain News November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 Submitted photos Steens Mountain offers breathtaking views. Oct. 30, 2020, marked the 20th anniversary of the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management Act. To commemorate the occasion, a select group of individuals met at the Frenchglen Hotel to take a tour of the mountain. This group of people included Congressman Greg Walden and his
Gov. Kate Brown announces statewide Two-Week Freeze to stop spread of COVID-19 COVID-19 News November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 On Friday, Nov. 13, Gov. Kate Brown announced a statewide Two-Week Freeze, implementing new measures to limit gatherings and stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Oregon. The Two-Week Freeze measures will be in effect from Nov. 18 through Dec. 2, statewide. These risk-reduction measures are critical in limiting the
Kelley Ann Presley 1991 – 2020 Obituary November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 Kelley Ann Presley, 28, passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. Kelley was born in Winnemucca, Nev. to DeeAnn Kelley on Nov. 22, 1991. As a child, Kelley’s family moved around to different places in Oregon with the most recent place in Keizer. While in Keizer, Kelley met her dear friend Dallas.