Lawrence “Larry” Richard Allen 1952 – 2024 Obituary May 15, 2024May 15, 20240 Lawrence “Larry” Richard Allen passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2024, at the age of 71. He leaves behind his loving wife Sherrie, two daughters, two sons, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, two grandsons and two granddaughters. He was a proud and caring father, and considered the partners
Robert “Bob” Popham 1946 – 2024 Obituary May 15, 2024May 15, 20240 Robert “Bob” Popham, 77, of Bend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024. Bob is survived by his partner, Brenda Walter, of Bend; sister, Pamela Moschilli, of Worcester, Mass.; daughter, Kelly Everhart of Redmond; and son, Robert “Bobby” Popham of Burns; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. As per Bob’s request, he
“Mike” Miguel A. Ayarza 1944 – 2024 Obituary May 15, 2024May 15, 20240 “Mike” Miguel A. Ayarza was born in Tunisia Africa in 1944 to Juan Ayarza and Anparo Exposito-Ayarza, both from Spain. Mike was one of five children, two brothers and two sisters. He was raised and went to school in Africa, France, Italy and Spain, learning to speak five languages. While
John Mark Hale 1955-2024 Obituary May 15, 2024May 15, 20240 A Memorial Service for John Mark Hale, will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at Life Foursquare Church. Luncheon will follow the memorial service and all are welcome to attend.
Foundation raises funds for lifesaving CPR device Health Care News May 8, 2024May 13, 20240 Photo courtesy of HDH Harney Hospital Foundation Manager Elisha Miller presents a check to the Harney District Hospital (HDH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department for the Stryker LUCAS chest-compression system. From L-R: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Kim Kautz, EMT Christina Banton, Foundation Manager Elisha Miller, and HDH EMS Department Manager Cliff
Estep inducted into OSEA Hall of Fame Community May 8, 2024May 13, 20240 At the Oregon State Elks Association summer convention held in Seaside on April 23-25, 2024, long-time member of the Burns Lodge No. 1680, Francis Estep, had the highest honor bestowed upon him. Estep was inducted into the Oregon State Elks Association (OSEA) Hall of Fame for his years of dedication and
Harney County High School rodeo results Rodeo May 8, 2024May 13, 20240 Photo by Shyanne Petersen The Harney County High School rodeo team competed at the Tri-County Rodeo held in Prineville Friday-Sunday, May 3-5. Results for the Harney County Rodeo Team are as follows: Rodeo 1 Boys cutting — Tommy Jack Rose, 2nd, 66.0; Paxton Otley, 3rd, 65.0 Team roping — Shayn Miller (Header) and Damian Mcgarva
Lana Arlene Barber 1944 – 2024 Obituary May 8, 2024May 8, 20240 Our mother began her journey home on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She will be reuniting with her loving husband and family. God has prepared a place for her. Lana Arlene Barber was born March 23, 1944, to Edwin and Pearl Anne Deiter in Rifle, Colo. She is the third of seven
A look back at the beginning of the Harney County Fair, Rodeo, and Race Meet Community Rodeo May 1, 2024May 3, 20240 Sulkey Race. Contestants run neck and neck past the reviewing stand at the old race track during the Harney County Fair. 1900-1915 ca Photo courtesy Claire McGill Luce Western History Room, Harney County Library. By Kate Marsh This newspaper’s front page article April 17, 2024, describing our Harney County Fair and Rodeo
Burns High School National Honors Society induction ceremony Community Youth May 1, 2024May 3, 20240 Inductees being introduced by NHS Secretary/Treasurer Kiera Huffman. Photos by Brenda Graham On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Burns High School Cafeteria, 26 students were inducted into the National Honors Society, joining 24 current BHS member. Current National Honors Society member include: Will Allen, Timothy Banks, Olivia Blute, Keaira Burns, Ayla Davies,