Hilanders turn back Hawks 67-42 Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports December 26, 2018December 26, 20180 Zane Taylor scored 26 points and Dakota Ceja added 15 to lead the Burns boys basketball team to a 67-42 nonconference win over La Pine on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Burns High School. Ceja sunk a 3-pointer in the opening seconds of the game to give Burns a lead they never
William Austin “Autie” Goodman 1925-2018 Obituary December 26, 2018December 26, 20181 William Austin “Autie” Goodman passed away peacefully in his sleep Dec. 20 in Las Vegas, Nev. Autie was born in Burns in 1925. When he was about 12 years old, he heard world-renowned Artie Shaw play the clarinet and told his dad that’s what he wanted to do. He got his
Sharon Johnson 1955-2018 Obituary December 26, 2018December 26, 20181 Sharon Johnson, 63, loving mother of four and devoted wife of G. Stacey Johnson, passed away Dec. 20 at her home in Goodyear, Ariz. Sharon was born Aug. 14, 1955, to Charles and Florence Marchello in Price, Utah, where she met and married her husband of 43 years. Sharon was a
Hines council ready to allow ATVs on city streets Hines Common Council News December 19, 2018December 18, 20180 Operation would be allowed from October to May With the winter season upon us, the Hines Common Council is ready to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to operate on city streets. City Administrator Kirby Letham reviewed Ordinance 322, also referred to as “The ATV Ordinance,” and said that several citizens asked for permission
BluTaco, Champs Chicken offer new tastes Business News December 19, 2018December 18, 20180 When your stomach is growling for a quick, delicious meal, stop into BluTaco/Champs Chicken for something new. The two restaurants are located side-by-side inside Roots Market at the Shell Station, next to Burns High School. Offering “Simply Southwest Goodness,” BluTaco’s signature blue corn tortillas, burritos, and southwest bowls can be filled with
Crane girls win tournament title Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports December 19, 2018December 18, 20180 The Crane girls basketball team defeated McDermitt, Nev., 52-36 in the championship game of the Alycia Jenkins Memorial Tournament held Dec. 14-15 at Crane Union High School. The Lady Mustangs were led by Kelsie Siegner with 24 points, who was also named the tournament’s MVP. Riley Davis added nine points for
Concerns raised regarding unlicensed contractors County Court News December 12, 2018December 12, 20180 Paul Zipser of Burns Electric and Dale Houck of Great Basin Plumbing attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court to voice their concerns about people doing electrical, plumbing, and other work without the proper licenses or permits. “It’s getting rampant,” Zipser said. “It’s the ‘Wild West’ out there.” Explaining that
Family makes donation to BHS Community News Youth December 12, 2018December 13, 20180 Hand tools and power machinery aimed at revitalizing mechanics program Last spring, Burns High School (BHS) received a generous donation from Lois Renwick and her family. The family contacted the school and offered a large amount of tools for the mechanics and welding shops. The tools belonged to their father, William
Burns improves to 6-0 Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports December 12, 2018December 13, 20180 The Burns girls basketball team kept their unbeaten record intact by winning both games at the Running Raider Tournament held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8, at Lost River High School. Burns beat Lost River in the opening game 46-28. On the following day, the Hilanders ran past Lakeview 61-27. Burns, now 6-0, will
Brenda Kay Pointere 1958-2018 Obituary December 12, 2018December 13, 20180 Brenda Kay Pointere passed away unexpectedly Dec. 1, at the age of 60. Brenda was born April 8, 1958, in Payson, Utah, to Earl LeRoy and Darlene LaRue Peterson. She married Randy Pointere Jr. on June 12, 1976. Brenda was employed by Wagner’s Furniture for 19 years and was a partner at