Leonard Lee Burgess 1949 – 2023 Obituary October 18, 2023October 18, 20230 Leonard Lee Burgess, 74, of Pilot Rock, passed away Sept. 15, 2023. Leonard, son of Wanda Channel, was born in Olney, Mont., on Jan. 19, 1949. Upon graduating from high school, Leonard was drafted into the Army. He served our country in the Vietnam War. He received the following medals
Harney County’s Cote and Rose dams receive much-needed replacements News October 11, 2023October 10, 20230 Photos by BRANDON MCMULLEN What used to be the Cote Dam with construction well underway. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Two dams in Harney County are currently being replaced with structures that will allow landowners to divert water more efficiently and safely to benefit ranching and haying operations as well as the migratory
Smith receives Outstanding High School Classroom Teacher award News October 11, 2023October 10, 20230 Photo by TERRI WATTS Amy Smith celebrates her Outstanding Classroom Teacher award with her family. Burns High School (BHS) teacher Amy Smith received the 2023 Oregon Science Teachers Association (OSTA) Outstanding Classroom Teacher award for the Greater Oregon Region in the BHS gymnasium on Oct. 3. The award is to recognize and honor
Burns High School Students of the Month announced News October 11, 2023October 10, 20230 Submitted photos From L-R: Fransisco Barela, Glenna Ryan, Hayley Smith, Lucian Miller, Caitlyn Horrell, and Jacob Zabala. Burns High School announced the Students of the Month for September. Two students are selected for each month. For the month of September, the character trait each student was selected for was integrity. Congratulations to freshmen,
Mary Zachariasen 1956 – 2023 Obituary October 11, 2023October 11, 20230 Mary Lynne Zachariasen, of The Dalles, Ore., beloved sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at her home in Burns. She was 67. She was born Jan. 16, 1956, in The Dalles, to Malcolm Earl Richelderfer and Edwina “Bunny” Breshears Richelderfer. Mary was the seventh of eight children.
Ronald William Ruff 1945 – 2023 Obituary October 11, 2023October 11, 20230 Ronald William Ruff, 77, of Lincoln, Neb., passed away on July 20, 2023. Ronald was born on Oct. 18, 1945, in Lincoln, Neb. Ronald attended grade school in Hines and graduated from BUHS in 1963. He married Sheryl Anne Kraatz on Nov. 19, 1968. He is survived by his sister,
William “Bill” Dean Jaques Dec. 15, 1946 – Sept. 1, 2023 Obituary October 11, 2023October 11, 20230 Bill was reunited with his parents, grandparents and many great friends on Sept. 1, 2023, at his home in Hines with Dianna by his side. Bill was born Dec. 15, 1946, in Ogden, Utah, to Shirley (Murphy) and Dean Jaques. As a young child, Bill lived with his parents and three
Meet the 2024 Harney County Fair Court queen Community News October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Submitted photo Queen Rylee Wilkinson poses for a photo with the Harney County Fair Board. by Rylee Wilkinson for Burns Times-Herald It’s very exciting to be here and to be a small part of carrying on a tradition 100 years in the making. My name is Rylee Wilkinson. I’m the daughter of Barry and Tammy
Hank Minor shares the art of falconry News October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Submitted photo Falconer Hank Minor introduces his female Harris hawk, Molly, during a presentation at the Harney County Library. Hank Minor, a falconer from Sisters, presented an engaging and informative look at the art and practice of falconry at the Harney County Library on Sept. 27. After a brief history of the sport
Mustangs trample Antelopes 52-22 Crane Football Crane Sports Sports October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Photo by DEBBIE RANEY Cody Siegner makes a one-handed catch, and goes in to score a touchdown. The Crane football team defeated the Adrian Antelopes 52-22, at home on Friday, Sept. 29. The No. 2 ranked Mustangs improve to 5-0 on the season, and 3-0 in the league. Stats were unavailable at press