What is FLPMA, and why should we care? News October 6, 2021October 5, 20210 Submitted photo A youngster enjoying the Diamond Craters, which are managed by the Burns District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Over the past several years, we’ve referenced the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), which is pronounced “Flip-ma,” a few times. Since this month (Oct. 21, 2021) officially marks
Burns volleyball extends its win streak to six Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 6, 2021October 5, 20210 Photo by JOCELYN GRAHAM Playing in their last home game from L to R: Kaitlyn Wright, Kaya Dobson, and Haley Lohf. On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Burns hosted the Grant Union Prospectors. The Hilanders took down Grant Union in four sets 25-17, 22-25, 25-19, 25-13. Kaitlyn Wright was the player of the game with
Roy “Wayne” Crafts 1943 – 2021 Obituary October 6, 2021October 6, 20210 Roy “Wayne” Crafts, 78 of Burns, passed away on Sept. 18, 2021 with his best friend, his son, Roy Crafts JR holding his hand. Wayne Crafts was born in Aug. 1943 to parents J.T. and Hazel Crafts in Texarkana, Texas. The family relocated to Oakridge, Ore. At fifteen years old, Wayne, meet
Tucker Gene Dunbar 1990 – 2021 Obituary October 6, 2021October 6, 20210 Tucker Gene Dunbar passed away on Sept. 19, 2021 in a single car accident. He was born Aug. 29, 1990 in Burns to And and Vera Dunbar. Tucker made friends wherever he went, was a hard worker and loved spending time with his family. He lived and worked on ranches in
Funeral Notice Dick Otley Obituary October 6, 2021October 6, 20210 Dick Otley, 73 passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at St. Charles Hospital. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 in the Burns Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. with a potluck luncheon to follow at the Burns Elks Lodge #1680.
Bethel Louise Brown Asmussen May 11, 1922 – May 3, 2021 Obituary October 6, 2021October 6, 20210 On May 3rd, Bethel departed from her earthly family to join her heavenly one. She was eight days short of her 99th birthday. Bethel was the third of four children born to William E and Martha L Brown of Malheur County, Oregon. Her parents farmed land just outside of Ontario and
Anthony Ray Diaz 1957 – 2021 Obituary October 6, 2021October 6, 20210 Anthony Ray Diaz was born July 30, 1957 to parents Avel Diaz and Daisy May (Belcher) Diaz. He graduated from Burns Union High School in 1975. Tony spent time as a young man working for Safeway and the city of Burns landscaping the graveyard/parks. He also spent some time in Deschutes County
Fred Pelroy 1956 – 2021 Obituary October 6, 2021October 6, 20210 Fred Pelroy was born on Aug. 11, 1956 in Camp Pendleton to Calvin and Alice Pelroy. His father was stationed there in the Army. In later years his sisters, Coralie, Grayce and January joined the family. In 1964, the family bought land at Lawen and moved there. Fred, Coralie and Grayce
Janice Kay Wilson 1956 – 2021 Obituary October 6, 2021October 6, 20210 Janice Kay Wilson passed away in her home on Sept. 20, 2021. Janice was born Feb. 17, 1956 to loving parents, Spike and Norma Hill. She grew up in Hines and attended Hines Grade School. She graduated from Burns Union High School in 1975. Five years after she graduated she attended Portland
Hines Council covers several subjects Hines Common Council News September 29, 2021September 28, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Sept. 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Amie Scott presented Duane Hutchins with a plaque that will be attached to the derrick in the Pavilion Park. The plaque acknowledges and thanks the citizens