Madison Ann Hobbs 2001-2017 Obituary September 27, 2017September 28, 20170 Madison Ann Hobbs, known to most as “Maddi”, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 27. She was born July 5, 2001, to Jerrod and Amanda Hobbs, and older sister, Taylor Hobbs. Grandparents include Richard and Terry Hobbs, and Sherwin and Kathryn Barto. She lived in Burns, and attended school as a junior at Burns
Jenks brothers help with hurricane cleanup News September 20, 2017September 21, 20172 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on Aug. 25, JJ Jenks, Timothy Veldman, Alex Carbaugh, and Brett Jenks felt they needed to help. “I was kind of thinking about going down,” JJ said. “I was tossing the idea around about going to help, and the day after
Council discusses encroachment on Burns’ streets Burns City Council News September 20, 2017September 21, 20170 A number of Burns residents attended the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, requesting that the council vacate a portion of North Hemlock Avenue. Susan Ohlund, who lives on North Gordonia, told the council there is currently an electric pole, a shed, trees, and a portion of a house
Burns takes Lakeview tournament title Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 20, 2017September 21, 20170 The Burns volleyball team returned home from the Lakeview Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 16, with the championship trophy in hand. In pool play, the Hilanders opened with a 25-17, 25-8 win over Burney, Calif. The Hilanders recorded 25 kills in the match, led by Jenna Garner with seven. Parker Landon and
Romauld Valentine Pietersz 1934- 2017 Obituary September 20, 2017September 21, 20170 Romauld “Ray” Valentine Pietersz passed away peacefully Sept. 14, with his family by his side. Ray was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Colombo, Sri-Lanka, to Colinwood and Anastasia (Stainwall) Pietersz. Fifty years of his life were spent in Colombo, and the rest of his life was spent in Hines. He attended St. Matthews
John Joel Sword 1949-2017 Obituary September 20, 2017September 21, 20170 John Joel Sword, 68, passed away peacefully Aug. 31, after a brave and lengthy fight with cancer. John was born Feb. 5, 1949, in Burns, to Joel and Elfreda (Scheckle) Sword of Drewsey. He joined an older sister, Darlene, and they were later joined by a younger sister, Frances. John was
William Alexander Smith 1933-2017 Obituary September 20, 2017September 21, 20170 William “Bill” Alexander Smith passed away Sept. 1 at his home in Coquille with his family at his side. Bill was born April 25, 1933, in Miller, Kan., to William Leroy and Gertrude (Parks) Smith. Bill’s family moved to Lakeview in 1942, settling in the Westside area. He attended both the Union
Clifford Carl Clinton Owen 1934-2017 Obituary September 20, 2017September 21, 20170 Clifford Carl Clinton Owen passed away Aug. 27 at his favorite camping and fishing area at Odell Lake. Cliff was a fourth-generation Oregonian, born Feb. 11, 1934, in Port Orford to Leslie Louis and Ruth Eva (Hollepeter) Owen. Cliff graduated from Burns High School in 1952; served in the U.S. Marines
Representative Bentz briefs court County Court News September 13, 2017September 13, 20170 Rep. Cliff Bentz attended the Sept. 6 regular meeting of the Harney County Court to provide a legislative briefing. He began by announcing that he intends to run for another two-year term as state representative of House District 60. Bentz also discussed damage caused by snow in Malheur County earlier this year. “We
ESD brings virtual reality to learning experience News Youth September 13, 2017September 13, 20170 Harney Education Service District (ESD) continues to bring learning experiences to Harney County teachers and students in school year 2017-2018. Virtual reality is the latest tool Harney ESD brings to the table. Google Expeditions is a virtual-reality teaching tool. You can swim with sharks, visit outer space, walk through a museum