Local health care providers will be offering screenings Health Care News February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 Harney District Hospital (HDH), Harney County Health Department, and Burns Dental Group are teaming up to provide several health screening opportunities for the community as part of Harney Health Screening Week taking place March 5-9. Participants will be entered into prize drawings for each screening completed, and the public is
Simpson, Epling earn gold medals at state wrestling tournaments Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 The Burns Hilanders’ Kyran Simpson brought home the gold medal from the OSAA 3A State Wrestling Tournament held Feb. 16-17 in Portland. Simpson won three of his four matches by fall on his way to winning the 138-pound weight class. The Hilanders’ Evan Gunderson placed second at 153 pounds, Trace Prosser (182)
Kathleen Theresa Joyce Wilber 1923-2018 Obituary February 21, 2018February 22, 20182 Kathleen Theresa Joyce Wilber passed away Feb. 5 from complications of a stroke. Kathleen was born Nov. 30, 1923, in Juntura to John P. “Jack” Joyce and Catherine T. “Katy” Grealish Joyce. She was the fourth of their five children, and many times referred to herself as the “middle child". Jack
Wanda Marie Sinkey 1928-2018 Obituary February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 Wanda Sinkey passed away of natural causes Jan. 1 at Sacred Heat Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wanda was the oldest of five children of Bob and Pauline Morrison. Wanda grew up in the midst of the
Randolph Ray Wenick 1948-2018 Obituary February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 Randolph “Randy” Ray Wenick, 69, passed away Feb. 9, at The Aspens in Hines. Randy was born April 6, 1948, in Burns to Lila and Harold Wenick. His sister, Candy, was born in 1950, and his brother, Lindsey, was born in 1952. While in school, Randy loved sports and excelled in
Vanita “Nita” Marjeane (Sessler) Pearson 1920-2018 Obituary February 21, 2018February 22, 20180 Vanita “Nita” Marjeane (Sessler) Pearson passed away Feb. 2 in Portland. She was born Sept. 27, 1920, in Liberal, Kan., to Dallas J. and Pearl Mae Ihde Sessler. Vanita was a seamstress/tailor employed at Quality Cleaners in Burns. After moving to Portland, she was employed by Zukor’s, and upon retiring, she continued
Pedersens selected grand marshals Community News February 14, 2018February 14, 20181 In honor of the many volunteers who help make the Harney County Fair, Rodeo, and Race Meet a success, the Fair Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Memorial Building at the fairgrounds. Following a tri-tip dinner, it was announced that Tiny and Sue Pedersen will serve as
Ceremony held to dedicate highway sign News Veterans February 14, 2018February 14, 20180 On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Harney County dignitaries, residents, and students gathered in front of the courthouse for a ceremony to dedicate the Oregon Medal Of Honor Highway sign that is now located just a few miles east of Burns on Highway 20. The sign is the seventh of 12 signs to
Burns hoops teams close out regular season Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports February 14, 2018February 14, 20180 After winning their previous two Eastern Oregon League (EOL) games in relatively easy fashion, the Burns boys basketball team fell short on Thursday, Feb. 8, losing to Nyssa 57-38. Nyssa started fast, getting out to a 12-2 first-quarter lead, and then expanding the lead to 32-9 by halftime. The Bulldogs continued to
Robert Orville (Bob) Carter 1947-2018 Obituary February 14, 2018February 15, 20185 Robert Orville (Bob) Carter, 70, passed away Jan. 5, at his home in Spokane, Wash. His wife and longtime companion, Karen, was with him at the time of his death. Bob had serious medical issues for the past number of years, and his death was due to a heart attack. Bob