Janice Kay Cupernall 1946 – 2019 Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Janice “Jan” Cupernall, 73, of Madras, passed away Nov. 26, 2019. She was born to the late Maurice Blue and Marget Blue on June 11, 1946, in Redmond. Jan was an active volunteer in her community and a defender of Native American rights. Jan was voted Senior Woman of the Year
Francisco Idoeta Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Francisco Idoeta, 87, passed away of natural causes Feb. 2 at the Aspens. Frank was strong-willed, and hard working. He displayed a wit and a sense of humor that enriched other lives. Francisco is survived by his sister , Dorita Gutierrez Idoeta in Burgos, Spain; sons, Javier and Castor; daughter-in-law, Tracey Idoeta;
Celebration of life – William “Bill” Thissell Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 William “Bill” Thissell, 90, passed away Feb. 5 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Bible Baptist Church in Hines. Contributions in his memory may be made to CAN Cancer. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Death notice – Carolyn “Kay” Hart Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Carolyn “Kay” Hart, 77, passed away Feb. 5 at her home. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Death notice – Ronald Otley Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Ronald Otley, 68, passed away Feb. 7 at his home in Hines. No services will be held. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The Parlor offering haircuts and shaves News February 5, 2020February 5, 20200 Photos by RANDY PARKS Bill Crowell opened The Parlor in the Ponderosa Village on Jan. 21. When it’s time for a haircut and/or a shave, residents and visitors alike now have another option. The Parlor, owned and operated by Bill Crowell, opened Jan. 21, and the clippers and razors have been busy since
Hines Council considers housing, air quality, kratom, and other topics Hines Common Council News February 5, 2020February 4, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council held Jan. 28. The minutes have been edited for clarity and length. During his department head report, City Administrator Kirby Letham acknowledged the passing of former council member Diane Rappaport and publicly thanked her for her service. Letham met with Larry
Hi-Desert Mat Club hosts the Jay Winn Memorial tournament Sports February 5, 2020February 5, 20200 Photos by RANDY PARKS Tommy Winn wrestled his way to a first-place finish at 77 pounds in the Schoolboy division. On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Burns High School gymnasium was filled with young wrestlers and wrestling fans as the Hi-Desert Mat Club hosted the Jay Winn Memorial Hi-Desert Buckle Classic. Results for the
Bertha Louise (Parker) Thompson 1950-2020 Obituary February 5, 2020February 5, 20200 Bertha Louise (Parker) Thompson, 69, of La Grande, passed away Jan. 18 at Grande Ronde Hospital. Bertha was born Jan. 31, 1950, in Sweet Home, to Walter and Anna (Deardorff) Parker. In school, Bertha was in Honor Society, National Honor Society, played volleyball, was in class plays, held a class office
Memorial service — Francisco “Frank” Idoeta Obituary February 5, 2020February 5, 20200 Francisco “Frank” Idoeta, 87, passed away Feb. 2 at The Aspens. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at LaFollette’s Chapel, with a luncheon to follow at the Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.