Linda Kay (Garland) Rove May 10, 1945 – May 9, 2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Linda Kay Rove was born in Burns, to Francis McVay Garland and joined her two older brothers Don and “Bud”. Her father, Erskine, died shortly before her birth in a tragic mill accident. Roman Yariate later married Frances to help fill that void. She was active in high school and a
Beverly Darlene Witzel 1935-2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Beverly Darlene Witzel was born on Aug. 19, 1935, to Millard and Claire Newell. She passed away on June 23, 2024. Darlene was born in Drewsey, and spent the first few years of her youth there. She grew up with her sister, Della Myrtle, and was surrounded by family – aunts,
Death Notice – Jesse Calkins Sept. 15, 1983 – June 21, 2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Funeral services for Jesse Calkins will be at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene, 311 Roe Davis Ave, in Hines, on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m., with a potluck to follow. Bring your memories to share with family and friends. The full obituary will be printed in next weeks
Hospital welcomes CEO Bob Gomes Community Health District Board of Directors June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 During a special meeting on June 7, the Harney County Health District Board of Directors unanimously agreed to hire Bob Gomes as the permanent chief executive officer (CEO) for the Health District. In this role, Gomes will oversee Harney District Hospital and all of its affiliated entities. Gomes will assume
Measure 114: Appeals Court sides with State News June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald The Oregon Court of Appeals has accepted the state’s request to move forward with their appeal with the voter approved gun control Measure 114. In review, The State Attorney General’s office initially had until May 31 to appeal Judge Robert Raschio’s decision. The Plaintiffs Attorney, Tony L. Aiello
Hilanders compete at Nike Outdoor Nationals Burns Track June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 Photos by Ty Volle Six Hilander tracksters traveled to Eugene to take part in the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals held at Hayward Field, Wednesday-Saturday, June 12-15. The six athletes qualified during the track season to take part in the Emerging Elite category. The 4x400 meter relay team, consisting of Jace Anderson, Canon Winn,
Shirley Smith Moore 1952-2024 Obituary June 26, 2024June 26, 20240 Shirley Smith Moore, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away at her home in Prineville, on Feb. 7, 2024 with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Burns, to Ulysses and Kitty Smith of Crane. She was the youngest of ten children and the only child to
Celebration of Life – Sunshine Potter Obituary June 19, 2024June 26, 20240 There will be a Celebration of Life potluck picnic held for Sunshine Potter (Oct. 12, 1957 - Nov. 10, 2023) on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Hines Park Pavilion. Please bring a side dish or dessert if you can, meat will be provided. We will
Death Notice – Patty Pollentier Chichester Obituary June 19, 2024June 26, 20240 Patty Pollentier Chichester, 77, of Keizer, died June 13 of ALS. (See the Salem Statesman-Journal for a complete obituary.) A celebration of life will be held later this summer.
Letham steps down as Hines’ City Manager after five and a half years News June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Hines City Manager Kirby Letham recently resigned to further his education in practicing law, taking effect at the end of July. Terri Watts of the Burns Times-Herald sat down with Letham and had a chance to reflect on his five and a half years as City Manager. BTH: What brought you