Jordon Renae Long 1995 — 2019 Obituary October 9, 2019October 11, 20190 Jordon Renae Long of Burns passed away Sept. 13 in Bend. She was born in Burns Dec. 24, 1995. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Burns High School cafeteria. Autumn Funerals of Bend is honored to serve the family — (541) 318-0842. Visit our
Celebration of life — Verla May Shaw Obituary October 9, 2019October 11, 20190 Verla May Shaw passed away Sept. 28. She was born Jan. 24, 1939. The family would like you to join them in a celebration of life from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 428 King Ave. in Hines. This will be a potluck-style celebration, if you wish to bring a
Donald Leroy Swindlehurst 1944-2019 Obituary October 9, 2019October 11, 20190 Donald Leroy Swindlehurst passed away Sept. 27, at his daughter Katy’s home in Burns. He was born May 21, 1944, in Burns. Don loved his family and spending time with them. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, and also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in athletics. Don is survived by
Hines approves RV park permit Hines Common Council News October 2, 2019October 2, 20190 At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Hines Common Council followed the planning commission’s recommendation and approved a conditional use permit for a recreational vehicle (RV) park on Highway 20. Jon and Maryn Murphy of Medford applied for the permit and plan to put the RV park in on
Lost hiker located next morning News October 2, 2019October 2, 20190 File photo Sunset at Delintment Lake. On Monday, Sept. 23, at approximately 8 p.m., the Harney County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a lost hiker near Delintment Lake. Harney County Search and Rescue was activated as a result. Searchers attempted to locate Nancy Thornton, 86, of Vancouver, Wash., throughout the night and
Burns splits league matches with Nyssa, Vale Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 2, 2019October 3, 20190 Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM Kaiden Raif with the set. After an Eastern Oregon League (EOL) loss to Vale on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Burns volleyball team got back on the winning track by downing Nyssa in straight sets on Thursday, Sept. 26. Burns defeated the Bulldogs 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 to improve to 2-1
Mary Louise McCanna 1947-2019 Obituary October 2, 2019October 4, 20190 Mary Louise McCanna, 71, passed away Aug. 8 due to complications from ALS. She passed away peacefully at her home in Tillamook, surrounded by her family. Mary was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Lakeview to Dan and Arlie Meador. She got married to the love of her life, David Allen McCanna
Death notice — Judy K. Brown Obituary October 2, 2019October 4, 20190 Judy K. Brown, 70, formally of Burns, passed away peacefully at her home Sept. 18, surrounded by loved ones. A graveside service and a celebration of life are being planned for a later date.
County court considers process for filling sheriff’s position County Court News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 During its meeting on Sept. 18, the Harney County Court discussed how to fill the vacancy that will be left by Sheriff Dave Ward. At the previous county court meeting (held Sept. 4) Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the meeting
Chamber accepting nominations for annual awards Community News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Each January, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet to “honor Harney County’s finest” in a number of different categories. In past years, award recipients were selected by committees of past award-winners, which were formed for each category. This year, however, a different selection process will be used. Lola Johnson,