Burns, Crane grapplers open season at Woodfin-Robinson Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports December 6, 2017December 6, 20170 The Burns and Crane wrestling teams began the 2017-18 season by competing in the Woodfin-Robinson Duals on Friday, Dec. 1, at Burns High School. Baker/Powder Valley took home the team trophy after winning all of their duals. Burns placed second, wining four of five duals. The Mustangs, hampered by injuries, were down to
Hilton “Pete” Grisel 1938 – 2017 Obituary December 6, 2017December 8, 20170 Hilton “Pete” Grisel passed away Dec. 1, with family close by his side. Pete was born July 19, 1938. Pete and his three brothers grew up tough in the wilds of Southeastern Oregon, near Lakeview. This led to a self-sufficient man who could make or fix anything with bailing wire and a
Arts and Entertainment Community News November 29, 2017November 29, 20170 Christmas time is here, and there are plenty of holly, jolly activities planned throughout Harney County to help you celebrate the season. Get into the spirit by marking your calenders for the following festivities: Thursday, Nov. 30 • Holiday concert by the Burns High School (BHS)band at 7 p.m. in the BHS
Board selects fair manager News November 29, 2017November 30, 20170 At the fair board meeting of Nov. 14, the board selected Jordon Bennett as the new permanent fair manager. Bennett hails from the Walla Walla, Wash., area and will start his new job in mid-December 2017. The board also decided to have the appreciation dinner for the volunteers in February 2018,
Crane holds fall sports awards banquet Crane Football Crane Sports Crane Volleyball Sports November 29, 2017November 30, 20170 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The fall sports awards banquet was held on Tuesday, Nov. 21, to honor the Crane Union High School football and volleyball athletes. The football and volleyball coaches handed out JV letters, varsity letters, special awards, and High Desert League (HDL) awards. The special awards are as follows: Volleyball –– Most
John Pierre Ebar Sr. 1938-2017 Obituary November 29, 2017December 1, 20170 John Pierre Ebar Sr. passed away Nov. 21. John was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Burns to John and Josephine (Laucirica) Ebar. John spent his entire life in Burns. He attended Burns schools and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1957. After high school, he attended Oregon State University for
Burns approves transportation fee Burns City Council News November 22, 2017November 21, 20171 Earlier this year, the city of Burns commissioned a survey of the city streets, which determined that nearly 80 percent of them were in poor condition or worse. The report included existing funding and possible revenue resources to improve the streets, but found there is not adequate funding available to
Hines tables water rate decision Hines Common Council News November 22, 2017November 21, 20170 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Hines Common Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The council was scheduled to vote on a water rate option to complete the water rate study. However, the vote was tabled until the next meeting so that the councilors could research the five
Grocery Outlet to hold ribbon cutting, grand opening Business News November 22, 2017November 21, 20170 Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the nation’s fastest-growing, extreme-value grocery retailer is opening its first store in Burns, creating more than 30 new jobs in the community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 30, will feature donations of $1,000 in Grocery Outlet Gift Cards to Christian Church Food Bank. Following the
Clara L. (Parmele) Cannon 1929-2017 Obituary November 22, 2017November 21, 20170 Clara L. (Parmele) Cannon passed away Nov. 10 at her home in Bend, with family at her side. Clara was born in Taft Dec 3, 1929, to F. G. and Ruby Parmele. Even though she lived many years in Eastern and Central Oregon, her love for the ocean remained constant. After