Renee Mize 1959-2022 Obituary December 14, 2022December 14, 20221 Leanna “Renee” Mize, 63, of Burns, passed away on Nov. 30, 2022. Renee was born May 3, 1959 to David and Joann Moore. Renee was the oldest of three children, Brian Moore and Craig Moore (Bend). Renee attended Lost River Jr/Senior High School and received an associate degree from Oregon Institute
Death Notice Clarence Boyd Parr Obituary December 14, 2022December 14, 20220 Clarence Boyd Parr, 85, passed away on Oct. 3, 2022 at the Harney District Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Obituary to follow in the coming week(s).
Join the jamboree this Saturday! Community News December 7, 2022December 7, 20220 Get ready to celebrate the season with the Harney County Christmas Jamboree, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, at various locations throughout Burns. A schedule of events is as follows: • 8-10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at the Burns Elk Lodge, 118 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns • 9 a.m. - 4
Chamber gearing up for awards ceremony Community News December 7, 2022December 7, 20220 Every year, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosts an awards banquet honoring those who go above and beyond to serve the community. This year’s banquet will be held Feb. 4 at the Harney County Fairgrounds Memorial Building from 5:30-9 p.m. This will be the 73rd year of honoring individuals in
Russell Harry Kowalski 1947-2022 Obituary December 7, 2022December 7, 20220 Russell Harry Kowalski, 75, passed unexpectedly on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. He was born, Aug. 5, 1947 in Burns to his parents, Harry and Bobbie Kowalski. Russell graduated Burns High School 1966, and was junior class president and overall amazing athlete. Following graduation, he served with the US Army
Life Church offering Warming Center Community News November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Life Church is offering a Warming Center for those who are homeless in our community. Services offered: • A warm, dry, confidential, safe space to sleep for the night; • A warm meal at dinner and breakfast in the morning; • A mattress and bedding to use for your stay (as available); • Other personal
Chamber holding board elections Business Community News November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 The Harney County Chamber of Commerce will host the Board Candidates Night Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center (located next to the Chamber at 484 N. Broadway in Burns). All Chamber members are invited and encouraged to attend. The candidates will introduce themselves and discuss
Veteran Wesley Leroy Tyler 1943 – 2022 Obituary November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Wesley Leroy Tyler, lifetime Harney County Rancher, passed away Nov. 21, 2022 with his wife by his side. He was born in Burns on March 19, 1943, to Lester and Lola (Addington) Tyler. Wes was the youngest of four children, baby sister, Stanton, and Lyle Tyler. When Wes was about four, his
Mary Catherine Bishop 1941 – 2022 Obituary November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Mary Catherine Bishop of Burns, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2022 at Harney District Hospital, within view of the very road she grew up on. Mary was born on Jan. 25, 1941 to James and Ina McDonnell, six weeks early on their kitchen table in Burns. She graduated from
Safeway partners with community, food bank to feed local families Business Community News November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Safeway staff pose for a photo while handing out Thanksgiving dinners to local families. For the past several weeks, Safeway in Burns has been fundraising to buy Thanksgiving dinners for local families. More than $9,000 were raised for this cause. Thanks to the generosity of the community, Safeway