Robert E. Miller Jr. 1940-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Robert E. (Bob) Miller Jr., 77, passed away June 7, after a brave battle with cancer. Born April 21, 1940, in Ashland to Robert E. Miller Sr. and Goldie Miller, Bob grew up as a fourth-generation Jackson/Siskiyou county rancher. His great-grandparents first settled near Willow Creek mountain outside of Montague in
Celebration of life — Cody Shaun Hodges Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 A celebration of life for Cody Shaun Hodges, son of John and Christine Hodges of Fields, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Burns Elks Lodge. Let’s take a moment to share in prayer and bring your fondest memories to honor the special times you spent
Memorial service — Betty L. Sitz Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 A memorial service for longtime Drewsey rancher Betty L. Sitz will be held at the Sitz Ranch near Drewsey, at 1 p.m. PDT Saturday, June 24. Follow the posted signs from either the Drewsey or Pine Creek junctions off Highway 20 to the Sitz Ranch. There will be a potluck meal following
Robert E. Harper 1930-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Robert E. Harper passed away unexpectedly June 1. Bob was born March 22, 1930, in Jonesboro, Ark. His family moved to Canby in 1941, where he graduated from Canby Union High School. Bob met his wife, Norma Schoen, in high school, and they married on Jan.11, 1952, when Bob was
Larry Allen Dunn 1934-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Lifetime Harney County resident, Larry Allen Dunn, 82, passed away on June 10, with family at his side. His overall health had been gradually failing due to a worsening diabetes condition that he lived with in his later years. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 19,
Celebration of life — Michael A. Corson Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 A celebration of life for Michael A. Corson, who passed away Sept. 20, 2016, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Harney County Community Center, 484 N. Broadway in Burns. Refreshments will be served.
Folks asked to avoid vegetation overgrowth News June 7, 2017June 7, 20170 The city of Burns Nuisance Vegetation Ordinance is designed to minimize fire and health hazards by controlling flammable vegetation. Overgrown vegetation can create fire and traffic hazards and is a violation of nuisance ordinances in the Burns City Code. The city of Burns will take action to make sure that overgrown
Drug peddler sentenced to 60 months News June 7, 2017June 7, 20172 On May 30, 2017, Clayton W. Marsh was sentenced to 60 months following a two-day trial. The sentence stems from two investigations spearheaded by Sergeant Lucas McLain of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office. In August of 2015, a concerned citizen contacted the Harney County Sheriff’s Office regarding a message received via Facebook
Hilander sports camps set Sports Youth June 7, 2017June 7, 20170 Hilander Football Camp for students entering grades 3-12 this fall is coming up. The camp for grades 3-6 will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 3, and the camp for grades 7-12 will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7-10 at the practice
Cody Shaun Hodges 1979 – 2017 Obituary June 7, 2017June 10, 20171 Cody Shaun Hodges passed away May 29 in an automobile accident in Lynden, Wash., at the age of 37. He was born June 2, 1979, in Bend, to John and Christine (McCulloch) Hodges. Cody grew up with his half sister, Becky, in the small town of Burns as a carefree child