Enjoy a StoryWalk at your local library Community News Youth October 12, 2022October 12, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Young readers took a StoryWalk during a special Story Time at the Harney County Library. Going for a hike and reading a good book are two beloved pass times. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do both at the same time? With Harney County Library’s StoryWalk,
BHS volleyball handles the Vale Vikings at home Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 12, 2022October 11, 20220 The Burns High School (BHS) volleyball team put away the Vale Vikings in three sets 25-14, 25-11, 25-8, at home on Thursday, Oct. 6. Mackenzie King led the team with 18 kills, Akylah Kaino finished with 15, and Catilyn Horrell had nine. Ashley Wright and King each had four aces on the
Jane Lois Vermillion May 4, 1934 – Sept. 12, 2022 Obituary October 12, 2022October 12, 20220 Jane Lois Vermillion was born in Cloquet, Minn. on May 4, 1934. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, five siblings and the love of her life, Charles Vermillion. Jane is survived by her two sisters, Katherine, and Betty; children, Jack, Mona, Tina, Tawnya, and Chuck; and numerous grandchildren
Duane Ryckman 1974 – 2022 Obituary October 12, 2022October 12, 20220 Duane Ryckman, age 48, passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln, N.D. with his family by his side on Oct. 2, 2022. Duane was born Sept. 10, 1974, in Miles City, Mont., and moved with his family between Montana, Oregon, and North Dakota. He graduated from high school in Burns. Some
Local dog breeder wins national contest News October 5, 2022October 5, 20220 Photos by BACHMAN BAY PHOTOGRAPHY The Bachman Bay Kennels team poses with Big B after his Derby Classic win. A pointing dog field trial is a competitive event that measures how well bird dogs can find game. Dogs are judged relative to one another, resulting in placements. These are traditional events that
An elk emerges from a magic doorway Arts and Entertainment October 5, 2022October 5, 20220 Submitted photos From L-R: Photos of the building on East Washington Street before, during, and after it was painted by muralist Andrea Grigg. In autumn of 2021, the Frontier Art Center and Arts and Crafts Association created a mural competition. They put out a “Call to Artists” for designs to paint on
Hines Middle School football wins season opener Hines Middle School Football Sports October 5, 2022October 5, 20220 Submitted photo Scottie defense attacks the Bulldog offense. The Hines Middle School football team opened the season with a 26-6 victory over Baker on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Cannon Kemper led the scoring with two rushing touchdowns and throwing for another. Alex Camacho had a rushing touchdown and two-point conversion score, while Dayton Price
VETERAN William “Bill” Nicholas Allen 1930 – 2022 Obituary October 5, 2022October 5, 20220 Long time Harney County resident William “Bill” Nicholas Allen passed away on Sept. 27, 2022 at the age of 92 after a short illness in Hayden, Idaho. Bill was born March 18, 1930 in Redland, Alberta, Canada to American parents. In 1940 his family moved outside of Vale, and in 1942
Betty Lee Morgan Oct. 21, 1933 – Sept. 14, 2022 Obituary October 5, 2022October 5, 20220 Betty Morgan was born to Homer and Austa Carlon on Oct. 21, 1933, at home on the ranch in Summer Lake, Ore. She grew up on the ranch with her siblings, Doris Carlon White and Larry Carlon. They also spent time at Wagontire where the cattle were taken to summer pasture. in
Gregory Dale Peterson June 17, 1956 – Aug. 6, 2022 Obituary October 5, 2022October 5, 20220 Gregory Dale Peterson passed away on Aug. 6, 2022 at the age of 66. Surrounded by his wife and daughters, Greg passed peacefully at his home in Weiser, Idaho. Greg was born to Ellsworth and Lois (Brown) Peterson on June 17, 1956 on Paris Island, S.C. Following his father’s service in