Hilanders shut out Hawks 20-0 Burns Football Burns Sports Sports September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM Mick Winn scores from one yard out for the Hilanders’ third score of the game. The Burns football team improved to 3-0 on the year by blanking La Pine 20-0 in non-conference action on Friday, Sept. 20, at Corbett Memorial Field. Following a scoreless first half, the Hilanders drove
Marianne Harris 1942-2019 Obituary September 25, 2019October 1, 20190 Marianne Harris, 77, passed away peacefully Sept. 18 at her home in Hines, with family by her side. Marianne “Mary” was born March 27, 1942, in Elkhart, Ind., to Harold and Beatrice Nusbaum. When she was a young girl, the family moved to Oregon and settled in the small town of
Shirley Louise Phillips 1936-2019 Obituary September 25, 2019October 1, 20190 Shirley Louise Phillips, 83, passed away peacefully Sept. 6 at her home in Burns. Shirley was born April 10, 1936, one of seven children. She was a loving mother to her only child, Julie M. (Phillips) Peasley; a wonderful mother-in-law to Kevin M. Peasley; a proud grandmother to granddaughters, Chamese D. Christianson
Election update Election September 18, 2019September 18, 20190 With the primary election coming up on May 19, 2020, the Harney County Clerk began accepting declarations of candidacy or petitions for nomination or election. The earliest day to file for the following positions was Sept. 12, 2019, and the last day to file will be March 10, 2020. Up for
Painter Dan Florea coming to Frontier Art Center Arts and Entertainment September 18, 2019September 18, 20190 Submitted photo After 50 years in the field, professional painter Dan Florea will share some tricks of the trade with budding artists at the Frontier Art Center Saturday, Sept. 21. International painter Daniel Florea has had an extraordinary career in the arts. He created the Bionic Buzzard kite, which sold in the
Hilanders take second at Baker tourney Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 18, 2019September 19, 20190 Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM The Hilanders get the block in their win over La Pine. The Burns volleyball team finished 2-1 at the Baker Tournament on Sept. 13, placing second after a loss to La Grande in the championship match. The Hilanders defeated Weiser, Idaho, in two games, 25-17, 25-17. The Hilanders’ offense
Celebration of life — John (Jack) Gerould Obituary September 18, 2019September 20, 20190 A celebration of life for John (Jack) Gerould will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the V.F.W. Hall in Huntington.
Sheriff announces resignation County Court News September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 File photo Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward's last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the Harney County Court meeting on Sept. 4, Sheriff Dave Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. “I appreciate all of you guys, and I want to
Raschio running for circuit court judge Election News September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 Rob Raschio, local attorney and former Burns City Councilor, announced his intent to file for circuit court judge in Oregon’s 24th Judicial District, with jurisdiction in Grant and Harney counties. “As judge, I will listen to all sides of an issue, and I will make decisions the same way I have
Burns runs past Sisters 24-6 Burns Football Burns Sports Sports September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 Photos by BRIAN GRAHAM The Hilanders’ Jaden Tiller races through the Sisters’ defense. Sophomore quarterback Jaden Tiller rushed for 182 yards and two scores and completed 12 of 21 passes for 79 yards and one touchdown to lead Burns to a 24-6 non-conference win over Sisters on Friday, Sept. 6, at Corbett