Hi-Desert Mat Club hosts the Jay Winn Memorial tournament Sports January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 More than 300 wrestlers, representing 42 mat clubs, descended upon Burns High School for the Jay Winn Memorial Hi Desert Classic wrestling tournament hosted by the Hi-Desert Mat Club on Saturday, Jan. 23. Placers for the local club are as follows: Peewees Dylan Hill 4th Ethan Stampke 3rd Liam Shepherd 3rd Austin Cronin 1st Bantam Hayden Cornell 3rd Cannon
Hattie Opel Anderson 1921-2015 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Hattie Opel Anderson. Hattie was born in Portland, Oregon to Frank and Pearl (Dornsife) Warren on August 24, 1921. She was the 4th child of 9 children. Growing up in the 1920’s and “dirty 30’s” helped shape Hattie into the
James Edwin Eshelby 1941-2016 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 James Edwin Eshelby, 74, passed away Jan. 13 at a care facility home in Boise, Idaho. James was born June 26, 1941, in Boise to James Wesley Eshelby and Mildred Doss Eshelby. He was the older brother of Judy Eshelby Anderson and Mary Jo Eshelby. Jim, as James would later be called,
Wheeler “Tex” Dawson 1925-2016 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Wheeler “Tex” Dawson, 91, passed away Jan. 16 at his home. Wheeler was born in Waco, Texas, on Sept. 29, 1925, to Wilbur and Elsie Pear Dawson. He was the last child born of seven children. He had three brothers and three sisters. Wheeler joined the Navy when he was 17
Funeral service — Lawrence “Larry” Shelton Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Lawrence “Larry” Shelton, 92, passed away Jan. 23 at his home in Burns. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of
Three administrators, one board member resign from HCSD No. 3 News School Board January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 The resignations seem to be related to a survey The Harney County School District No. 3 board of directors has found itself in the unenviable position of having to replace three administrators by the next school year. At the school board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, the board accepted the resignations
Harney County Court discusses refuge occupation County Court News January 20, 2016January 21, 20163 Judge Grasty says Bundy is ‘not a nice guy’ “It was with great sadness that I drove up to the courthouse this morning,” Harney County Judge Steve Grasty said during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Jan. 6. “Walking in here, I was almost in tears.” Grasty explained that
Officers recover vehicles stolen from Malheur refuge News Refuge Occupation January 20, 2016January 21, 20160 An individual was taken into custody in connection with stolen Malheur National Wildlife Refuge vehicles. Shortly after noon on Friday, Jan. 15, Oregon State Police (OSP) arrested Kenneth Medenbach, 62, of Crescent, at the Safeway in Burns. He was arrested on probable cause for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Law enforcement
Fourth-quarter comeback gives Hilanders the win Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Down by four with less than two minutes left in the game, the Burns boys basketball team rallied for a 43-39 win over Imbler on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Burns High School. Ty Hueckman hit a 3-pointer to bring the Hilanders to within 38-37 with 1:45 left to play, and a
Ronald James Moss 1932-2016 Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Ronald James Moss, 83, passed away Jan. 12 in Bryant, Ark., as a result of congestive heart failure. He passed away peacefully while being comforted by his daughter, Shandel Carter. Ron was born Nov. 29, 1932, in New Plymouth, Idaho, to James and Marie (Stirm) Moss, the 12th of 13 children. Ron