74th annual Chamber Awards winners Community News February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 The 74th annual Chamber Awards Dinner was held Saturday, Feb. 3, in the Burns Elks Lodge. The theme of this year’s dinner was ‘You Are An Important Piece of Harney County’. CASA of Eastern Oregon won the People’s Choice awards and the Nazarene Church won the Judge’s Choice for their
Five Hi Desert wrestlers place at OWA State Championships Sports Youth February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 Five Hi Desert Mat Club wrestlers placed at the OWA Kids Folkstyle State Championships at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center in Salem, on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27-28. Hadley Gunderson took home the gold in the 14U girls 115-pound weight class. Wyatt Zipser (14U boys 87) and Amir Schouviller
Adeline Reneé Steen “Addie” 2016 – 2024 Obituary February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 In loving memory of Adeline Reneé Steen “Addie”, who passed away unexpectedly following a courageous battle with her illness. Born on Feb. 11, 2016, she brought joy and warmth to everyone around her. With a heart of gold, she touched the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. Addie departed this
Juanita Andueza 1932 – 2024 Obituary February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 Juanita Sanzberro Andueza passed away peacefully in Eagle, Idaho, with family by her side, on Jan. 29, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 91. Juanita has reunited with God and the love of her life, Agustin. Juanita was born Sept. 7, 1932, in Etxalar, Navarra, located in the
Death Notice – Glen Albert Grindstaff Obituary February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 Glen Albert Grindstaff passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 86. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. MT, at Gavin Hall, Malheur County Fairgrounds, 795 NW 9th St. Ontario, OR., 97914. Contributions in his memory can made to the charity of choice.
Free tax preparation available for everyone News January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Beginning Feb. 5, and continuing through April 15, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing tax assistance and preparation on Monday’s and Wednesday’s through its Tax-Aide program here in Burns, and it’s free! The Foundation Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest volunteer-based free tax preparation service. Our volunteers are locally trained and IRS
PAJAMA DAY at the preschool Community Youth January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Photos by TERRI WATTS The Early Childhood Center held their annual Pajama Day on Thursday, Jan. 25. As a special treat, Burns Chief of Police Steve Macartney and compliance officer Emerson Budreau, dropped by to read to Anna Wilson’s preschool promise class. The Early Childhood Center is always on the lookout for
Cornell, Weil place first at Vaquero Classic Burns Wrestling Sports January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 The Burns Hilander wrestling team finished in the six spot out of 32 teams at the Vaquero Classic held at Fernley High School, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26-27. Kale Cornell finished first in the 126-pound weight class and earned the Outstanding Wrestler award, while Joe Weil finished first as well in
Lavina “Joyce” Cronin 1931 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Lavina “Joyce” Cronin passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 21, 2024. She was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Marcola, Ore., to Joseph and Edna Queen. She was the third child after Vivian and Grant, her brother, Bruce, followed six years later. The first four years were living in a logging
Margaret Ann Wells 1937 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Margaret Ann Wells, of Vernonia, Ore., passed away on Jan. 4, 2024, of heart failure. A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Margaret alongside her late sister, Ruby Wells Ifversen, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at 11 a.m., at St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church, 17435 N.W. West Union