Kelley Ann Presley 1991-2020 Obituary November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 Kelley Ann Presley, 28, passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. Kelley was born in Winnemucca, Nev. to DeeAnn and Alexander Jay on Nov. 22, 1991. Kelley’s family moved around to different places in Oregon throughout her childhood. Before Kelley moved to Burns to make it her home, she lived in Keizer,
Gail Patricia Smith 1939-2020 Obituary November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 Gail Patricia (Lambert) Smith, 81, of Burns passed away on Nov. 18, 2020. Gail was born in Silvies Valley on Aug. 11, 1939 to Eunice (Mitchell) and Homer (Pat) Lambert. Her early years were spent out in Silvies River Valley on the family homestead where her father as a guard at the
Enjoy the walking path at Slater Elementary Community News November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE Take a trip to Slater Elementary School to enjoy a stroll around the community walking path. Have you gotten all of your steps in today? Before Jack Frost settles in for the season, take a trip to Slater Elementary School (800 N. Fairview Ave. in Burns) to enjoy a
The 20th anniversary of the Steens Act was celebrated with a tour of the mountain News November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 Submitted photos Steens Mountain offers breathtaking views. Oct. 30, 2020, marked the 20th anniversary of the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management Act. To commemorate the occasion, a select group of individuals met at the Frenchglen Hotel to take a tour of the mountain. This group of people included Congressman Greg Walden and his
Gov. Kate Brown announces statewide Two-Week Freeze to stop spread of COVID-19 COVID-19 News November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 On Friday, Nov. 13, Gov. Kate Brown announced a statewide Two-Week Freeze, implementing new measures to limit gatherings and stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Oregon. The Two-Week Freeze measures will be in effect from Nov. 18 through Dec. 2, statewide. These risk-reduction measures are critical in limiting the
Kelley Ann Presley 1991 – 2020 Obituary November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 Kelley Ann Presley, 28, passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. Kelley was born in Winnemucca, Nev. to DeeAnn Kelley on Nov. 22, 1991. As a child, Kelley’s family moved around to different places in Oregon with the most recent place in Keizer. While in Keizer, Kelley met her dear friend Dallas.
Gordon Dennis Sawser 1946 – 2020 Obituary November 18, 2020November 18, 20201 Gordon Dennis Sawser, 74, of Salem, Ore. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Salem Hospital. Gordon was born in Burns, Oregon on January 14, 1946 to Gordon Delmar and Alyce Nelsina Sawser. His early years were spent in Hines. Gordon spent his youth hunting, fishing, and learning to work with
Death notice Obituary November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 Joe Lee passed away in Vietnam this fall. His family will have a private service. Thank you to the members of this community who reached out to Joe during his time living here.
Results of the 2020 General Election Election News November 11, 2020November 10, 20200 The unofficial results from Harney County and the state of Oregon for the Nov. 3 General Election are as follows: Total ballots cast: 4,518. Harney County Clerk: Derrin (Dag) Robinson 3,585 (99.39 percent); Write-in 22 (0.61 percent). Harney County Sheriff: Dan Jenkins 3,574 (95.79 percent); Write-in 157 (4.21 percent). Harney County Assessor: Karen Zabala
BHS teacher returns from deployment News Veterans November 11, 2020November 10, 20200 Submitted photo Sgt. Trever Ray and his daughter. Trever Ray, a teacher at Burns High School (BHS), recently returned home from deployment overseas as part of the nation’s Combined Joint Task Force on the Horn of Africa, which comprises Dijoubti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. A Sergeant in the Oregon National Guard, Ray credits