Death Notice Diann Priest Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Diann Priest, 70, formerly of Prairie City, currently of Burns, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
Jennifer Corinne Schirm Jan. 1, 1947 – Nov. 21, 2021 Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Jennifer passed away peacefully with her family by her side, in her home at age 74, after a long-time battle with Parkinson’s. Jennifer was born to Ward and Thelma (Read) Smith in Whitefish, Mont. After the family relocated to Oregon, Jennifer graduated from Gresham High School and then earned her
VETERAN Darrell L. Van Wey 1947 – 2021 Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Darrell was born to Donald B. Van Wey and Valda M. Coleman Van Wey on May 23, 1947 in Corvallis, joining sisters, Valerie and Velma. Our family did a lot of moving around for a few years until 1956, when Darrell was about nine, dad transferred to Burns. Darrell graduated from Burns
Death Notice Charles “Chuck” Vermillion Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Charles “Chuck” Vermillion, 84, died on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 at his home in Burns. A Memorial Service is pending at this time. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Margaret Pratt 1923 – 2021 Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 All, we would like to share the somber news that my grandmother, Betty Margaret Pratt, left us on Sept. 27, 2021 while at the Avamere Assisted Living Facility in Hermiston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; and two son’s, Arnold and Cy; and is survived by many grandchildren,
Paula Marie Young March 15, 1962 – Nov. 9, 2021 Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 On the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, Paula Marie Young of Hines passed away at the age of 59 after suffering a pulmonary embolism. Paula was born in Oregon. After living in Wyoming and Iowa, she returned to Oregon in 2006 with her partner, Paul, settling in Burns. Paula is survived
Harney County logging firm named Operator of the Year News November 24, 2021November 23, 20210 Submitted photo Tony Hauth’s H Timber Contracting, based in Hines, earned the Operator of the Year for Eastern Oregon award. H Timber Contracting of Hines has been named Operator of the Year for Eastern Oregon. Owner Tony Hauth will be honored by the Oregon Board of Forestry (ODF), along with other recipients
Hines discusses deer cull program, rise in police calls Hines Common Council News November 24, 2021November 23, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Nov. 9. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. The council discussed the recent election results for the Deer Cull Program and the future of the program. The Deer Cull Program vote passed with a
The American Legion is hosting a speech contest News Youth November 24, 2021November 23, 20210 Preparations are underway at American Legion Harney County Post 63 for the 2022 American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program — “A Constitutional Speech Contest.” The purpose of the contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students (grades 9-12). Other
The Ryan family is headed to Bolivia on a mission News November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Eric and Zola Ryan met at Texas A&M and got married in 2003. Even before they were married, the Ryans agreed that their future would include missionary work. They both felt the call to serve others during their teens, traveling to impoverished areas to help the locals with basic needs to