Groundwater declines in Harney Basin drive community to work together News February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald Harney County residents have been aware for a number of years that there are places in the county where groundwater levels have dropped. Some residents are having to dig deeper or drill new wells to access water. The groundwater problem has been more than a decade
OTEC art contest under way Arts and Entertainment News Youth February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is once again holding an artwork contest for local children to encourage them to be creative while learning about safety around electricity. Now until April 15, children of OTEC members — kindergarten to 8th grade — can take part in the 2020 Kids Electrical Safety Artwork
Burns nabs two EOL wins Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM Truston Snapp goes for the block. The Burns boys basketball team evened its Eastern Oregon League record at 4-4 with a pair of victories Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8, at Burns High School. Burns opened up the weekend of hoops with a convincing 77-38 win over Irrigon (0-8) on
Reta Marlene Herrera 1949-2020 Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Reta Marlene Herrera passed away Jan. 3 at her home in Burns, with her family at her side. Reta was born Dec. 15, 1949, in Enterprise. Reta was a long time resident of Burns. She moved to Burns from Enterprise when she was five years old and graduated from Burns Union High
Henry William Thew 1936-2020 Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Henry William Thew, 83, long time educator at Crane, passed away Jan. 8, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was a teacher — first, last, and always. Bill was born Aug. 22, 1936, to Lt. Commander Henry and Imogene Thew in Long Beach, Calif., the oldest of four siblings. He was
Wilda Marie (Schonbrod) Toussaint 1927-2020 Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Wilda Marie (Schonbrod) Toussaint passed away Jan. 27 in Portland, at the age of 92. She died peacefully of an ongoing heart condition at Laurelhurst Village, after four days of hospice care. She was born May 2, 1927, in Eureka, S.D., to Walter and Mae (Youngberg) Schonbrod. In 1936, packed into
Janice Kay Cupernall 1946 – 2019 Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Janice “Jan” Cupernall, 73, of Madras, passed away Nov. 26, 2019. She was born to the late Maurice Blue and Marget Blue on June 11, 1946, in Redmond. Jan was an active volunteer in her community and a defender of Native American rights. Jan was voted Senior Woman of the Year
Francisco Idoeta Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Francisco Idoeta, 87, passed away of natural causes Feb. 2 at the Aspens. Frank was strong-willed, and hard working. He displayed a wit and a sense of humor that enriched other lives. Francisco is survived by his sister , Dorita Gutierrez Idoeta in Burgos, Spain; sons, Javier and Castor; daughter-in-law, Tracey Idoeta;
Celebration of life – William “Bill” Thissell Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 William “Bill” Thissell, 90, passed away Feb. 5 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Bible Baptist Church in Hines. Contributions in his memory may be made to CAN Cancer. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Death notice – Carolyn “Kay” Hart Obituary February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Carolyn “Kay” Hart, 77, passed away Feb. 5 at her home. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.