Patricia Siegner May 5, 1939 — July 27, 2022 Obituary August 24, 2022August 24, 20220 Patricia Siegner went to be with God on July, 27, 2022. The broken body which held Patricia Siegner’s beautiful and indomitable soul was a poor container. The Lord lifted her from that 83 year old wreck, and gave her something more suitable. Pat could neither run nor dance after a horse
Tom McCornak (Mac) Kerns 1934 – 2022 Obituary August 24, 2022August 24, 20220 Mac Kerns passed away, peacefully, at his home outside of Haines, Ore., July 5, 2022, with his loving family at his side. Tom McCornack (Mac) Kerns was born in Sheridan, Wyo. on Oct. 31, 1934 to Tom and Janet (McCornack) Kerns. In 1936 the little family moved to Eugene and then
Laura “Kaye” (Bagley) Hauth May 25, 1940 – Aug. 12, 2022 Obituary August 24, 2022August 24, 20220 Kaye was born in 1940 to Margaret and Clinton Bagley of Hines. She was the baby of the family, the third of three girls. She was active in her high school, participating in a variety of activities, including being a member of the Rainbows and also served as a lifeguard
New superintendent appointed at Harney County School District No. 3 News School Board August 17, 2022August 16, 20220 Following the sudden and unexpected resignation of Superintendent Steve Quick, the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board of Directors was forced to find a temporary superintendent in a matter of days. Quick accepted a superintendent position in Washington. The job offer came well after the normal time
Local schools welcome new teachers this year News August 17, 2022August 16, 20220 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM A few of the new teachers who will be joining local schools this year. From L-R: Erin Cate, Shannon Swindlehurst, Noah Hire, Laura Hollaway, Aurora Potts, Ron Schlauch, Bryce Tiernan, and Kristen Halvorsen. As summer comes to a close and fall sports begin, it’s time to get ready
Community Health Needs Assessment completed Community Health Care News August 17, 2022August 16, 20220 Harney District Hospital (HDH) is pleased to announce that the 2022 Harney County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is now available online. You can find it under “Quick Links” on the hospital’s website: harneydh.com. Paper copies are also available by request. This is the final product of a process involving a
Celebration of Life George “Doug” Campbell Obituary August 17, 2022August 17, 20220 A Celebration of Life for George “Doug” Campbell will be held Aug. 26, 2022 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Life Foursquare Church, 74 S. Alvord in Burns.
Janice Pearl Vogler July 25, 1947 – July 17, 2022 Obituary August 17, 2022August 17, 20220 Janice Pearl Vogler passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was 74 years old. Jan was born July 25, 1947, to Henry and Ruth Vogler in Pendleton, where she joined sisters, Connie, Joyce, and Pam on the Butter Creek Ranch near Echo, Ore. In 1950, the family
James Orville Cason 1924 – 2022 Obituary August 17, 2022August 17, 20220 Gunnery Sergeant (Gunny) James Orville Cason, 98 years old, quietly passed surrounded by family and caregiver on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at his farm in Hagerstown, Md. The fifth oldest of eight children, Mr. Cason was born in Burns, on Feb. 26, 1924. As a teenager, Mr. Cason’s parents, James
Klus and Pelroy retiring from teaching News August 10, 2022August 9, 20220 Submitted photos Harney County School District No. 3 board member Joe Wright presents certificates of appreciation to retiring teachers Karen Klus (left) and Linda Pelroy (right). After lengthy and impactful careers in education, Karen Klus and Linda Pelroy are packing up their pencils. Both teachers retired from Slater Elementary School on June