Spark Collaborative celebrates anniversary Arts and Entertainment Business Community November 29, 2023November 29, 20230 Submitted photo Located at 341 N. Broadway in downtown Burns, Spark Collaborative Studio supports local artisans and makes their creations available to the public. Spark Collaborative Studio will host an open house Saturday, Dec. 9, from 5–7 p.m., to celebrate four years of supporting local artisans and making their creations available to
Richard Lewis “Dick” Thissell 1930 – 2023 Obituary November 29, 2023November 29, 20230 Richard Lewis “Dick” Thissell passed away at home, on Nov. 22, 2023, at the age of 93, the last of a rare, strong breed. Dick was born to Fred and Grace Thissell in Corvallis, joining brothers Clyde, Walt, Glen and Bill. Later, brother, Don, andsister, Linda, joined the family. They moved to
Leonard L. Johnson 1936 -2023 Obituary November 29, 2023November 29, 20230 Leonard L. Johnson, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023, at his home on Crooked River Ranch. He was 87 years old. Born in 1936 in Driggs, Idaho, Len spent the first few years of his life in Seneca, with his parents, Alfred and Lottie Johnson, as well as his
Burns High School students build and sell a tiny home Community News Youth November 22, 2023November 21, 20230 Submitted photos The Burns High School construction, wood shop, and welding students worked with numerous community partners to build a 10 feet by 20 feet tiny home, which sold for $27,000. Burns High School (BHS) is proud to announce the completion and sale of the first tiny house built by students enrolled
Richard Ormon “Dick” Carter 1950 – 2023 Obituary November 22, 2023November 22, 20230 Richard Ormon “Dick” Carter, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Nov. 10, 2023, at the age of 73. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering commitment to his family. Richard was born to Miriam and Ormon Carter, in Burns, where he was raised with three of
Harney County Library holds Science Night Community News Youth November 15, 2023November 15, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS Ten professionals from seven local organizations taught students about the science involved in their line of work during Harney County Library's Science Night on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The Harney County Library hosted a Science Night for students in kindergarten through 12th grade on Wednesday, Nov. 8. During Science
Louis O. Ash 1930 – 2023 Obituary November 15, 2023November 15, 20230 Louis O. Ash passed away peacefully at Harney District Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Louis was born Aug. 19, 1930. He was raised in Harney County and lived in Harney County his whole life with the exception of when he served as a Marine in the Marine Corps during the
Vena Lucille Dunbar 1960 – 2023 Obituary November 15, 2023November 15, 20230 Vena Lucille Dunbar passed away on the morning of Nov. 3, 2023, after a long fight with cancer. Vena was born on Nov. 24, 1962, in Bend, to Darrell and Ethel Ferns. She was the youngest of four children and grew up in La Pine. She spent her childhood playing in the
Death Notice – Richard Ormon “Dick” Carter Obituary November 15, 2023November 15, 20230 Richard Ormon “Dick” Carter passed away on Nov. 10, 2023, at the age of 73. Services will be held Friday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m., at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, 393 West A Street in Burns, followed by a graveside service, then a gathering at the Pine Room. Contributions in Dick’s memory,
Charles “Charlie” Bayles Sutton Sept. 28, 1932 – Oct. 4, 2023 Obituary November 8, 2023November 8, 20230 Charles “Charlie” Bayles Sutton passed away at the Edward C. Allworth VA Home in Lebanon, Ore., on Oct. 4, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born in Hines, to Jessie V. (Stufflebean) and Ballice B. Sutton.His sister, Phyllis Yvonne Sutton preceded him in death in 1946. A career soldier, Charlie