Linda Kay (Garland) Rove May 10, 1945 – May 9, 2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Linda Kay Rove was born in Burns, to Francis McVay Garland and joined her two older brothers Don and “Bud”. Her father, Erskine, died shortly before her birth in a tragic mill accident. Roman Yariate later married Frances to help fill that void. She was active in high school and a
Beverly Darlene Witzel 1935-2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Beverly Darlene Witzel was born on Aug. 19, 1935, to Millard and Claire Newell. She passed away on June 23, 2024. Darlene was born in Drewsey, and spent the first few years of her youth there. She grew up with her sister, Della Myrtle, and was surrounded by family – aunts,
Death Notice – Jesse Calkins Sept. 15, 1983 – June 21, 2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Funeral services for Jesse Calkins will be at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene, 311 Roe Davis Ave, in Hines, on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m., with a potluck to follow. Bring your memories to share with family and friends. The full obituary will be printed in next weeks
Hospital welcomes CEO Bob Gomes Community Health District Board of Directors June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 During a special meeting on June 7, the Harney County Health District Board of Directors unanimously agreed to hire Bob Gomes as the permanent chief executive officer (CEO) for the Health District. In this role, Gomes will oversee Harney District Hospital and all of its affiliated entities. Gomes will assume
Shirley Smith Moore 1952-2024 Obituary June 26, 2024June 26, 20240 Shirley Smith Moore, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away at her home in Prineville, on Feb. 7, 2024 with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Burns, to Ulysses and Kitty Smith of Crane. She was the youngest of ten children and the only child to
Celebration of Life – Sunshine Potter Obituary June 19, 2024June 26, 20240 There will be a Celebration of Life potluck picnic held for Sunshine Potter (Oct. 12, 1957 - Nov. 10, 2023) on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Hines Park Pavilion. Please bring a side dish or dessert if you can, meat will be provided. We will
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