Raymond Russell Lissman 1927-2017 Obituary January 11, 2017January 13, 20170 Raymond Russell Lissman, 89, of Vale, passed away peacefully at his home Jan. 4. Ray was born Feb. 1, 1927, in Nelson Neb., to Henry and Della Webb/Lissman. He graduated high school in Pavillion Wyo., and the family then moved to the family farm on Gem Avenue in Ontario and Nyssa. Ray
Ervene Morgan 1923–2017 Obituary January 11, 2017January 13, 20170 Ervene Morgan, 93, passed away Jan. 8. She was born in Denio, the fifth of seven children of Irwin “Mustang” and Marie Smith. Ervene had three children, Kaye Stinnett, Todd Morgan of Turlock, Calif., and Mark Morgan of Shingle Springs, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
Death notice — Bob Fisk Obituary January 11, 2017January 13, 20170 Bob Fisk, 63, passed away Dec. 17, 2016, at his home in Burns. A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Silverton Assembly in Silverton. A local service will be held in Burns at a later date.
Death notice — Earl R. Jones Obituary January 11, 2017January 13, 20170 Earl R. Jones, 68, of Coquille, passed away Jan. 7 in Coquille. Arrangements are pending with Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service — Coquille Chapel.
Benefit to be held for Rose, Hammack families Community News January 4, 2017January 4, 20170 The public is invited to attend the Bid, Boogie, and Benefit for the Rose and Hammack families on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Crook County Indoor Arena in Prineville. The doors open at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a live auction, live music and dancing.
Retirement celebrations to be held Community News January 4, 2017January 4, 20170 A retirement party will be held for former Harney County Judge Steve Grasty Friday, Jan. 13, at the Burns Elks Lodge. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m., and a chicken-fried steak dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $10, and diners will
Mat club competes in Prineville Sports January 4, 2017January 4, 20170 The Hi-Desert Mat Club traveled to Prineville on Saturday, Dec. 31, to compete in the Cowboy Challenge. One of the highlights for the team was Ledger Kemper taking home the Outstanding Wrestler award in the Peewee division. Results for the Hi-Desert team are as follows: Peewee 35 pounds — Dawson Curtis, 1st 40 pounds —
Judge Grasty, Commissioner Nichols reflect on accomplishments of court, community County Court News December 28, 2016December 28, 20160 The Harney County Court met for its regular meeting Dec. 21. This being their final county court meeting, Harney County Judge Steve Grasty and Harney County Commissioner Dan Nichols reflected on the accomplishments of the court and Harney County community during their tenure. Grasty, who has been county judge for the past
Town hall held to discuss ground water study plan News December 28, 2016December 29, 20160 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Greater Harney Valley — Groundwater Study Advisory, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Groundwater Study Team, and the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) held a town hall meeting to discuss and inform the public of the groundwater study plan. Judge-elect Pete Runnels introduced Martha
Death notice — Donald Elvin McGhehey Obituary December 28, 2016December 29, 20161 Donald Elvin McGhehey of Redmond, and former resident of Burns, passed away Dec. 18, 2016. Donald was born Sept. 10, 1922. A celebration of life will be held in the spring/summer of 2017.