Increased flexibility offered by BLM Agriculture News September 27, 2017September 27, 20171 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a new initiative to provide grazing permit holders an unprecedented level of flexibility in the management of livestock while also protecting the public lands. This effort emphasizes the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting shared conservation stewardship of public lands while supporting uses such
Crane football, volleyball teams score victories Crane Football Crane Sports Crane Volleyball Sports September 27, 2017September 27, 20170 SaveSave
Bernice Ellen Pope 1932-2017 Obituary September 27, 2017September 28, 20170 Bernice Pope passed away peacefully Sept. 20 in Bend, surrounded by her three daughters. Bernice had been in failing health for the last year, living at Valley View Assisted Living Center in John Day. “Bunny”, as she was known since she was a child, was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Burns
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