CMS scholarship auditions held Feb. 17 Arts and Entertainment Community February 28, 2024March 1, 20240 Photo by Myrna Fulton The Harney County Chamber Music Society (CMS) music scholarship auditions took place on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Church of the Nazarene. Auditions were held in the morning, followed by a concert at 7 p.m. for the public. The music auditions have been an annual event since
Hilander wrestling takes second at state wrestling tournament Burns Wrestling February 28, 2024March 1, 20240 Photos submitted by Darbie Kemper The Burns Hilander wrestling team finished in second place at the 3A OSAA/OnPoint Wrestling State Championships held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 22-24. The Hilanders sent nine wrestlers to state, with seven wrestlers placing in their weight class. Burns managed to score 155 points
Glen Albert Grindstaff 1937 – 2024 Obituary February 28, 2024February 28, 20240 Glen Albert Grindstaff passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, in New Plymouth Idaho. In cowboy fashion Glen left this world swiftly and much too suddenly for us all. Glen was born in an apartment in Burns, on May 20, 1937, to Ray and Evelyn Grindstaff. He was the older brother to
Stanley Lee Simmons Feb. 27, 1958 – Feb. 20, 2024 Obituary February 28, 2024February 28, 20240 Stanley Lee Simmons was born Feb. 27, 1958, to Teddy and Hildegard Simmons. As a teenager, Stan followed in his dad’s footsteps and learned the trade of logging, heavy equipment operating and machinery. In 1975, Stan joined the United States Navy where he was stationed in Hawaii. There, he furthered
Laurel Prentiss Jennings 1930 – 2023 Obituary February 28, 2024February 28, 20240 Laurel Prentiss Jennings, 92, passed away on Nov 15. 2023, in Baker City. Laurel was born Dec. 23, 1930, in Jerome, Idaho, to Frank and Lillie (Thompson) Prentiss. She was the youngest of four children. Her family survived the Great Depression eating jackrabbits, burning sagebrush, and living in a shack. Laurel
“Little” Jon Atkins 1962 – 2024 Obituary February 28, 2024February 28, 20240 Jon was born on Feb. 16, 1962, in Burns, to Kip and Joan Atkins. He lived in Burns through the fifth grade, when his family moved to Hood River, but he wondered back to Burns several times throughout his life. Jon was a free spirit and always wanted to see what
Crossroads Ranch of Harney County hosts dinner and auction Arts and Entertainment February 21, 2024February 21, 20240 As Crossroads Ranch of Harney County does not currently have indoor coverage for their facilities arena, and with it being wintertime in Harney County where the weather is ever so unpredictable, Crossroads Ranch has not been able to offer any camps nor have they been able to give any riding
Clothing, jewelry sought for P.E.O. Re-Style Show & Shop Arts and Entertainment Community February 21, 2024February 21, 20240 2023 fundraiser winner: Jes Berry, left, was the winner of the P.E.O. Chapter EY’s December drawing fundraiser for a handmade wooden chest filled with gifts. She is pictured with Jamie Cronin. Burns P.E.O. Chapter EY is seeking donations for its Re-Style Show & Shop, which will take place Saturday, March 16,
High Desert League District Champions! Crane Basketball February 21, 2024February 21, 20240 Photo by DEBBIE RANEY The Crane Mustang girls and boys basketball teams won the 2023-24 High Desert League championship held at Grant Union High School, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17. The girls captured their fourth consecutive HDL Championship by defeating Jordan Valley 61-40, and finished the regular season a perfect 25-0.
Celebration of Life – Kayden Lee Landen Galusha Obituary February 21, 2024February 21, 20240 Kayden Lee Landen Galusha’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Burns Christian Church, located at 125 S. Buena Vista Ave., in Burns, and will begin at 3 p.m. All are welcome to Kayden’s celebration. A potluck gathering will follow the service.