Harney County Fairgrounds center of fierce 4-H baking competition Community Youth February 15, 2024February 15, 20240 Twenty local youths participated in the recent first annual Harney County 4-H Baking Contest Day held on Saturday February 10 at the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. This event was open to all 4-H members and was organized by Stephanie Falck, 4-H leader for the Bake Believe Club. Prizes
Kayden Lee Landen Galusha 2008 – 2024 Obituary February 14, 2024February 14, 20240 Kayden Lee Landen Galusha passed away Feb. 2, 2024, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Kayden was brought into the world on June 9, 2008, by mother, Amber Smith and father, Richard Galusha. Kayden was a kind kid with an amazing sense of humor. He enjoyed hunting for treasures, catching crawdads,
Memorial Service – Douglas Eki 1939 – 2024 Obituary February 14, 2024February 14, 20240 Douglas Eki graduated from Burns Union High School in 1958. A Memorial Service is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at 2 p.m., at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gresham, Ore., 795 East Powell, Blvd., Gresham. The service is open to the public.
Ross Gruenwald 1965 – 2024 Obituary February 14, 2024February 14, 20240 “Larger than life,” a phrase that follows Ross Gruenwald even still. During the afternoon of Feb. 8, 2024, Ross had a major heart attack. The damage was extensive and two days later, he passed peacefully in the company of family. He was fifty nine years old, and is survived by
Dale K. Cochran July 10, 1953 – Jan. 27, 2024 Obituary February 14, 2024February 14, 20240 Dale K. Cochran passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. He was a very funny, caring and loving person, that would help if anyone was in need. And was always quick with a joke at all times. Dale graduated from Crow High School, where he
74th annual Chamber Awards winners Community News February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 The 74th annual Chamber Awards Dinner was held Saturday, Feb. 3, in the Burns Elks Lodge. The theme of this year’s dinner was ‘You Are An Important Piece of Harney County’. CASA of Eastern Oregon won the People’s Choice awards and the Nazarene Church won the Judge’s Choice for their
Adeline Reneé Steen “Addie” 2016 – 2024 Obituary February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 In loving memory of Adeline Reneé Steen “Addie”, who passed away unexpectedly following a courageous battle with her illness. Born on Feb. 11, 2016, she brought joy and warmth to everyone around her. With a heart of gold, she touched the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. Addie departed this
Juanita Andueza 1932 – 2024 Obituary February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 Juanita Sanzberro Andueza passed away peacefully in Eagle, Idaho, with family by her side, on Jan. 29, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 91. Juanita has reunited with God and the love of her life, Agustin. Juanita was born Sept. 7, 1932, in Etxalar, Navarra, located in the
Death Notice – Glen Albert Grindstaff Obituary February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 Glen Albert Grindstaff passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 86. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. MT, at Gavin Hall, Malheur County Fairgrounds, 795 NW 9th St. Ontario, OR., 97914. Contributions in his memory can made to the charity of choice.
PAJAMA DAY at the preschool Community Youth January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Photos by TERRI WATTS The Early Childhood Center held their annual Pajama Day on Thursday, Jan. 25. As a special treat, Burns Chief of Police Steve Macartney and compliance officer Emerson Budreau, dropped by to read to Anna Wilson’s preschool promise class. The Early Childhood Center is always on the lookout for