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.
Archaeology Roadshow co-stars cultural cuisine and hometown musicians Arts and Entertainment Community June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Submitted photo The Old Time Fiddlers played throughout the Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow last year. MJ Wallis for Burns Times-Herald The Fifth annual Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow launches at 10 a.m. on June 22, at the Hines City park and runs until 3 p.m. The theme this year is a favorite subject,
Sweet Grass Leather opens in Burns Community June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Photos by Terri Watts Seventy five years ago Jerry Franklin, a saddle maker by trade, left the Visalia Saddle Co. and moved to Oregon. 25 years later, Jerry Franklin met and became friends with Bub Warren and in 1974, Jerry sold the Franklin Saddle Co. to Bub. Between the two of them they
Burns residents offered $250 incentive Community News June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Burns is one of fifty cities in Oregon named eligible for a $250 defensible space incentive. As a qualified community, the program recognizes Burns as having one of the highest wildfire exposure risks in the State. Selection for the program was based on a “comprehensive analysis” by
Myrtle Mace (Culp) Christy 1924 – 2024 Obituary June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Myrtle Mace (Culp) Christy, a daughter of Harney County, departed for the great hereafter on June 2, 2024. Myrtle’s family history includes ancestors who fought in the civil war, ranchers, teachers, outlaws, lawmen; all pioneers that helped tame the frontier and high desert of eastern Oregon. Her family invites you
Celebration of Life – Tina Coons Obituary June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 A Celebration of Life will be held for Tina Coons on Thursday, June 13, at 2 p.m., at the Hines Pavilion. The family will be cooking up burgers and hot dogs, bring a side to share, a photo if you have one and a story. Cake will also be provided as
Celebration of Life – Irene Schulz Obituary June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 A memorial celebration honoring the life of Irene Schulz will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15 at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns. The family requests that those attending wear something bright and colorful in honor of Irene’s love of flowers. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Burns
Summer reading begins at the library Community Youth May 29, 2024May 30, 20240 School’s out soon and you may be wondering what to do with the kids this summer. Here is a suggestion and the best part --- it’s free! Bring the kids to Harney County Library throughout June and July when we are once again presenting our summer reading program. Kids of all ages
Irene Evelyn Schulz April 30, 1931 – Nov. 13, 2023 Obituary May 29, 2024May 29, 20240 This spring, neon pink poppies, scarlet tulips, and bronze irises will poke their heads through rich, dark soil. Coral bells and calendula will turn to the sun, purple clematis will cling to the gray weathered arbor while daylilies, daisies, and delphinium burst forth in a cacophony of color. Red-twigged dogwood
Darrell Northrup 1940 – 2024 Obituary May 29, 2024May 29, 20240 Darrell Northrup passed away at his home in Hines surrounded by family on May 19, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born April 28, 1940 in Caldwell, Idaho to Albert and Erma Northrup. Darrell spent his early years in Idaho, and then moved to Harney County to live