Russell celebrates her 100th birthday today! Community April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 On April 5, 1917, the United States was preparing to declare war on Germany and enter into the fray known as World War I. On that same day on a small farm in Fort Benton, Mont., a baby girl was born, the second of seven children. That child would grow up
Lady Hilanders win three at tourney Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 The Burns softball team took part in the Riverside Round Robin Tournament March 28-29, and came away with a 3-1 record in their four games. Trailing 6-5 in the seventh inning of their opening game against Knappa, the Hilanders scored a run in their half of the inning to tie the
Doreen Church 1934-2017 Obituary April 5, 2017April 6, 20170 Doreen Church, a long-time resident of Harney County, passed away Jan. 25 in her home at the Narrows with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 4, 1934, in London, England. There, she enjoyed gardening, trips with family to the ocean, and worked at a floral shop. She met Pat
Burns council voices concern over flooding Burns City Council News March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 As the spring runoff continues, so do concerns about flooding in some areas of the county. At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 22, Public Works Director Pedro Zabala told the council pumps have been in place for 10 days, pumping water from the field at the end of
Violent assault results in 60-month sentence News March 29, 2017March 30, 20171 On March 22, Isaiah James Smartt was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty in Harney County Circuit Court to assault in the third degree. On Aug. 18, 2016, Burns Police officers were dispatched to 610 N. Broadway in Burns for a reported assault. Law enforcement observed a 30-year-old
Youth lacrosse sign-ups now being accepted Sports March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Sign-ups for youth lacrosse are now being accepted. Kids in first through fourth grades sign up at the High Desert Park and Rec office; grades 5-8 sign up at Shepherd Graphics. Practices begin the first week of April. For more information, call Rick Roy at 541-589-1159.
Betty Lou Sitz 1922-2017 Obituary March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Betty Lou Sitz, 94, passed away March 14. Betty was born March 21, 1922, in Shoshone, Idaho, to Kate and Ralph Brill. She was the oldest of three children, and attended grade schools in Washington and Oregon, and high school in Tacoma, Wash. After high school, Betty moved to San Francisco, Calif.,
Death notice — Larry Asmussen Obituary March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Larry Asmussen, 95, passed away March 21, 2017, at his home. A memorial service date is pending at this time. Contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to Faith Baptist Church, the Gideons International, or Home Health of Harney County. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Death notice — Gerald “Jerry” Stewart Obituary March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Gerald “Jerry” Stewart, 78, of Hines, passed away March 24 at his home. There will be no services at his request. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Burns Elks Lodge No. 1680 new outdoor sign. Checks may be mailed to LaFollette’s Chapel, PO Box 488, Burns, OR 97720.
Death notice — Lauren Jordan Obituary March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Lauren Jordan, 88, passed away March 14 in Pilot Rock. Lauren was born Aug. 31, 1928, in Portland. There will be a celebration of life toward the end of spring. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Juniper Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements, 541-362-5606.