Soaring Spirits International promotes hope, healing Community News March 8, 2017March 8, 20171 Autumn Toelle’s life was turned upside down when her husband, Joe, died suddenly in February of 2015. Joe — who was an athlete, avid hunter, and wildfire fighter — lost his life when his heart stopped while he was jogging. “Apparently, he had something wrong with his heart, but they don’t know
SMAC meets March 16, 17 in Hines News March 8, 2017March 8, 20170 The next Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) meeting is set for Thursday and Friday, March 16-17, at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District Office, 28910 Highway 20 West, in Hines. The two-day meeting schedule is: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday’s
HMS and CMS wrestlers qualify for state tourney Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Hines Middle School Wrestling Sports March 8, 2017March 8, 20170 The Hines Middle School (HMS) wrestling team placed fourth and the Crane Middle School (CMS) wrestlers finished 10th at the Central Oregon Middle School State Qualifier held Saturday, March 4, at Mountain View High School in Bend. A total of 20 teams competed in the tournament. The Scotties had eight of
Vera Lou Mackenzie Hotchkiss 1929-2017 Obituary March 8, 2017March 9, 20170 Vera Mackenzie Hotchkiss, 87, passed away March 1. Vera was born Aug. 26, 1929, to Dorothy Holmes and William Mackenzie. She was raised as the third-generation on her family’s ranch in Ukiah. Vera went to Oregon State College where she majored in home economics, with the goal of “obtaining her ‘MRS’ degree.”
Mary Louise Hill 1922-2017 Obituary March 8, 2017March 9, 20170 Mary Louise Hill, or Mary Lou as she preferred to be called, passed away Jan. 8 in Klamath Falls. Mary Lou was born Nov. 9, 1922, in Burns. In 1943, Mary Lou married the love of her life, Jack Davidson. They had two beautiful daughters. Then, sadly, Jack died. In 1970, Mary
Burns council confers with OTEC representative Burns City Council News March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 Lara Petitclerc-Stokes, manager of communications and government affairs for Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC), attended the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to give an update on recent OTEC activities in the county and to present a check to the city for the quarterly franchise fees. Petitclerc-Stokes reported that
National Geographic Channel to feature Harney County archaeological site News March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 The National Geographic Channel will be airing a special at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday, March 6, that features an archaeological site in Harney County. The site has been excavated for the last five years by Burns District Bureau of Land Management in a partnership with the University of
Five Burns grapplers compete at state Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 The Burns Hilanders had three wrestlers place in the top six of their respective weight classes and finished in 12th place at the OSAA 3A State Wrestling Championships held Feb. 24-25 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Dallon Higgins (126) and Evan Gunderson (152) both placed third, and Kyran Simpson (132)
Mustangs wrestle at state Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The Crane Mustangs wrestling season came to an end at the OSAA 2A/1A State Wrestling Tournament, held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Mustangs’ William Johnson and Sam Williams both placed third in their weight classes, 145 lbs and 285 lbs., respectively. Elijah Epling placed
Cole Clemens 1984-2017 Obituary March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 Cole Clemens, 32, passed away Feb. 11 from injuries suffered in a snowmobile accident near La Grande. Cole was born Oct. 19, 1984, in Bend to Tom and Candis Clemens. He lived most of his life growing up in Bend, but La Grande was his true home where he resided the