Colleen J. Clemens 1926-2020 Obituary June 24, 2020June 30, 20200 Colleen Clemens, 94, of Sherwood, passed away peacefully at her home June 5. Colleen was born June 3, 1926, in Minnesota to Frank and Eva Peterlin. The family moved to Hines when Colleen was 10 years old. She married her husband, Darrell, in October 1946. They bought a home in Hines
Residents reminded that overgrown vegetation can cause fire, traffic hazards News June 17, 2020June 16, 20200 The city of Burns Nuisance Vegetation Ordinance is designed to minimize fire and health hazards by controlling flammable vegetation. Overgrown vegetation can create fire and traffic hazards and is a violation of nuisance ordinances in the Burns City Code. On June 1, the city of Burns began to take action
Fourth of July festivities Community News June 17, 2020June 16, 20200 This 4th of July, enjoy the food, fun, and floats at Hines City Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adhering to the Phase 2 reopening guidelines set forth by the state, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce has planned a number of activities to take place in the four areas
Burns discusses city manager position, Burns Town abatement Burns City Council News June 17, 2020June 16, 20200 The city of Burns will have a number of new faces serving the city and on the city council in the near future. At the council meeting on Wednesday, June 10, Mayor Jerry Woodfin announced that the city made an informal job offer to Scott Finlayson of Herriman City, Utah, to
Russell Wayne Hovis 1938-2020 Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 Russell Wayne Hovis passed away June 3. Russell was born Feb. 8, 1938, to Claude and Stel-la Hovis in Carbondale, Colo. He was a fun-loving, jovial prankster and was loved by all who met him. Russ graduated from high school in Burns in 1956 where he worked at the local mill, and joined
Charlotte M. Roderique 1946-2020 Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 Charlotte M. Roderique passed away June 3 at Harney District Hospital, at the age of 74. Charlotte was born to Maurice Leon Roderique and Rose Mary Pete on June 2, 1946, in Redmond. Throughout her early childhood, Charlotte grew up on various ranches in southeastern Oregon, including Emigrant Creek Ranch, Alvord Ranch,
David Jay Jones 1960-2020 Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 David Jay Jones, son of Wm. Idris Jones and LaVon E. Safford, passed away June 2 in Grants Pass, after a lengthy illness. David was born March 1, 1960, in Burns, and grew up in Hines, youngest of eight children. He attended Hines Elementary, Burns Union High School, class of 1978, and
Phillis (Hammond) Fergurson Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 Phillis (Hammond) Fergurson passed away peacefully June 4 at home, surrounded by her family. Phillis was born July 25, 1937, to Phillip Hammond and Katherine (Katie) Dickenson Hammond. Phillis was married to John W. Fergurson when she was 24, and would have been married 59 years on June 10, 2020. Phillis is survived
Charles (Charlie) Cagle Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 Charles (Charlie) Cagle passed away June 6. A service will be held in the fall. Donations may be sent to Ascension School, P.O. Box 278, Cove, Oregon 97824.
Update on the hazmat situation News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 Photo courtesy of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office On Sunday, May 31, a Harney County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 20 at 102 mph. The deputy conducted a traffic stop at Hotchkiss Lane and Highway 20. There were three occupants in the vehicle. During the traffic stop,