Elks Lodge thankful after another successful annual Christmas basket campaign Community January 17, 2024January 18, 20240 The Elks Lodge 1680 would like to thank the community for a very successful annual Christmas food and toy baskets and delivery of baskets. 150 households were served equaling 425 people. This endeavor begins early in the year, with Elk members donating through their annual dues. The local lodge also received
Donald Duane “Don” Lafferty 1953 – 2024 Obituary January 17, 2024January 17, 20240 Donald Duane “Don” Lafferty, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 7, 2024, at his home in Burns, at the age of seventy. Don is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen (Hamer) Lafferty; his daughter, Brandi (James) Rodriguez; his daughter, Shiloh (Josh) Kenyon; his daughter, Leslie Lafferty; his
Tina Grace Coons June 13, 1972 – Dec. 11, 2023 Obituary January 17, 2024January 17, 20240 Tina held a love for others, a love larger than for herself. She enjoyed talking to people that she didn’t know along with ones that she had known for a lifetime. Tina always said hello to everyone but held a special place in her heart for children and the elderly.
Vivian Claire Palmer is Harney County’s New Year’s baby Community News January 10, 2024January 10, 20240 Congratulations to Brandon and Anna Palmer and Harney District Hospital’s New Year’s Baby 2024! A girl, Vivian Claire Palmer, was born Jan. 3, weighing 6 pounds, 14.2 ounces, and measuring 21.25 inches long. Grandparents are John and Vicky Clemens of Burns and Tim and Mary Claire Palmer of Houston, Texas. The
Hi-Desert Park and Recreation installs new LED sign outside swimming pool Community January 10, 2024January 10, 20240 Brandy Branstetter for Burns Times-Herald Big things are happening down at the Hi-Desert Swimming Pool! High Desert Park and Recreation is happy to share some big and wonderful things happening down at Anderson Park. We have been busy cleaning up the old signage and putting in our new, fully donated, LED metal
Death Notice – Lavina “Joyce” Cronin Obituary January 10, 2024January 10, 20240 Lavina “Joyce” Cronin passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, in her home in Hines. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 in the Drewsey Community Hall at 12 p.m., with a potluck to follow.
Gwendallen Rose Koepke 2004 – 2023 Obituary January 10, 2024January 10, 20240 Gwendallen Rose Koepke was born on March 23, 2004, in Fallon, Nev., to Cindy Koepke and Brandon Kelly. She was a quiet, shy little girl until she got to know you, then look out, she would become a fun and quirky goofball. Gwen was a strong Christian that grew up
High Desert Park & Rec brings in the New Year in style Community Youth January 3, 2024January 3, 20240 High Desert Park and Recreation rang in the new year on Friday, Dec. 29, with a Rockin’ Roller Skate Event. Park and Rec have been holding roller skating nights every third Thursday of the month, this only changes if there’s a holiday skate or other events. Skate Nights are held August–May,
John Duane Bergquist Jan. 3, 1949 – Dec. 24, 2023 Obituary January 3, 2024January 3, 20240 John Duane Bergquist, age 74, of De Queen, Ark., went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. He was born in Longview, Wash., on Jan. 3, 1949, to the late Gale Bergquist and Eleanor (Bartell) Bergquist. John was hard-working, generous, and kind. He was always joyful and
Steens Mountain Advisory Council welcomes new members Agriculture Community News December 27, 2023December 27, 20230 Photo courtesy of BLM Steens Mountain Advisory Council members discussing a project on north Steens Mountain. The Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) welcomed five members to their roster in 2023. They were selected by the Secretary of the Interior and have knowledge or special expertise that qualifies them to provide advice to