James A. Baltzor 1934-2016 Obituary January 13, 2016January 13, 20160 James A. “Jim,” “Popi” Baltzor, 81, of Athena, passed away Jan. 3 at his home, surrounded by his family. Jim was born June 18, 1934, in Wilder, Idaho, to Frank and Mary Carter Baltzor. Jim and younger brother, Allen, were raised on Thomas Creek and Cow Creek, near Jordan Valley. He rode
Leroy R. Wion 1940-2015 Obituary January 13, 2016January 13, 20160 Leroy R. Wion passed away Nov. 26, 2015. He was born to Roy and Shirley P. Wion of Pondosa, Calif., the third oldest of seven children. Leroy joined the military in 1959, after graduating from high school. He met and married Shirley M. Hartman-Hogue July 31, 1960. They welcomed a daughter,
Protest turns to occupation Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 6, 2016January 13, 20169 Following a peaceful rally and march on Saturday, Jan. 2, a splinter group of militia members, including Ammon Bundy from Nevada, occupied the Malheur National Refuge Headquarters south of Burns. The occupation is part of a protest by Bundy and others regarding a re-sentencing in October 2015 for Harney County ranchers
Meeting to discuss expanding Burns’ fiber infrastructure News January 6, 2016January 6, 20160 LSN, an Oregon telecommunications company based in Portland, and owned exclusively by Oregonians, will participate in a Town Hall event in conjunction with the Harney County Economic Development (HCED) office on Thursday, Jan. 28, to discuss expanding fiber infrastructure in Burns. LSN already has a significant network deployed in Harney
Hilander hoops teams pick up early season wins Burns Basketball Sports January 6, 2016January 6, 20160 The Burns girls basketball team won both of its games at the Irrigon Roundball Holiday Tournament held Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 29-30, at Irrigon high School. In the first round, the Hilanders defeated Pilot Rock 58-41. The teams were tied at 12-12 at the end of the first quarter, and Burns began
Seeing Harney County for what it is Editorial Sam's Soapbox January 6, 2016April 18, 201618 As a local reporter, you’d think I’d be chomping at the bit to cover the story that’s been making headlines across the nation. You’d think I’d be pointing my camera and tape recorder in the face of every man, woman, and child in Harney County in order to get “the
Merle Alvin “Stocky” Stockwell 1921-2015 Obituary January 6, 2016January 6, 20160 Merle “Stocky” Stockwell, 94, of John Day, passed away Dec. 13 at the Blue Mountain Hospital. Merle Alvin “Stocky” Stockwell was born Aug. 19, 1921, to Horace Eugene Stockwell and Audra Elizabeth Hood Lusk in Corvallis. He attended Seneca Elementary School in Seneca, and Grant Union High School in John Day.
Lawana Faye Pamperien 1939-2015 Obituary January 6, 2016January 6, 20160 Lawana Faye Pamperien passed away Dec.21, in Vale, with her husband and youngest daughter by her side. Faye was born Jan. 25, 1939, on the side of the highway between Harper and the drinking fountain, to Minnie and Curtis Wharton, the youngest daughter of nine. On Oct. 26, 1956, she married
Jeanne Grayson 1919-2015 Obituary January 6, 2016January 6, 20160 Jeanne Grayson of Longview, Wash., passed away Dec. 28 at her home, Canterbury Inn, of natural causes. Jeanne was born July 13, 1919, in Marysville, Mo., to Roy F. and Coila G. Johnston. Jeanne married Stafford Norman (Steve) Grayson on May 26, 1940, in Steelville, Mo. Steve and Jeanne retired to Burns,
Death notice — Pamela Marie Campbell Obituary January 6, 2016January 6, 20160 Pamela Marie Campbell, 55, passed away Dec. 28 in Powell Butte. She was born May 26, 1960, in Burns, to William and Belva (Brace) Davis. A service will be held at a later date, and a full obituary will follow. Juniper Ridge Funeral Home in Prineville is in charge of these