Elisabeth Valentine July 19, 1928 – Oct. 2, 2024 Obituary October 9, 2024October 9, 20240 Elisabeth was born in Germany, immigrating to the US after WWII when she married Joe Valentine, an American serving in the Army. They lived in various parts of Washington, then moved to Crane, eventually returning to Washington and settling in Camano Island. For the past 25 years Elisabeth has lived in
Glenn Raymond Dunn March 24, 1936 – Sept. 24, 2024 Obituary October 9, 2024October 9, 20240 Glenn Raymond Dunn was born March 24, 1936 in Burns, and passed in the early morning of Sept. 24, 2024, in his home in Klamath Falls. Glenn was an Air Force Veteran with four years of service as a radio technician on B-52 airplanes during 1954 - 1958. Glenn was a graduate
BHS girls dominate over the weekend Burns Volleyball October 2, 2024October 4, 20240 The Burns volleyball team finished the weekend 3-0, picking up wins on the road against Umatilla, Riverside and McLoughlin. In the first game on Friday, Sept. 27, the Hilanders destroyed the Vikings in straight sets 25-9, 25-9, 25-2. Leading the girls in attacking was Caitlyn Horrell who finished with six kills. Danye
Mary Ann Blair 1946 – 2024 Obituary October 2, 2024October 3, 20240 Mary Ann Blair passed away unexpectedly in her home in Fallon, Nev., on Aug. 11, 2024, at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband, Ray Blair; her son, Clay; her sister, Barbara Enochson (Roy); her brother, Ott Hansen (Kim); and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was preceded
Deanna Wilson Dec. 27, 1971 – Sept. 9, 2024 Obituary October 2, 2024October 3, 20240 Deanna Wilson was born on Dec. 27, 1971, in Redmond. She was a very loving and caring person, and would help anyone that she could. She will be missed greatly. Deanna is survived by her father, Robert of Burns; sister, Jennifer of Burns; and sons, Kevin and Robert; granddaughter, Emma Rose;
Michelle Yunker named Harney Regional Teacher of the Year Community September 25, 2024September 26, 20240 The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced Michelle Yunker as one of Oregon’s 18 2024-25 Regional Teachers of the Year! Yunker teaches Pre-K at the Harney County Early Childhood Center in Burns. Every day in Oregon classrooms, teachers offer their innovation, energy and content mastery
Equity theft of foreclosed property deemed illegal News September 25, 2024September 26, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Oregonians have accepted for decades the practice of unpaid taxes resulting in foreclosure, ending in the presiding County taking ownership, with, any proceeds from the sale of the property being retained by the County. The “taking” part of this practice was addressed by the US Supreme Court
Hilanders down Honkers 39-0 at Corbett Memorial Field Burns Football September 25, 2024September 26, 20240 Easton Kemper powers through the Honker defense. Photos by BTH The Burns Hilander football team held the visiting Lakeview Honkers scoreless in a 39-0 rout at Corbett Memorial Field on Friday, Sept. 20. After a 7-0 first quarter lead, the Hilanders blew open the game with three touchdowns in the second quarter
Helen Louise Dunbar 1932 – 2024 Obituary September 25, 2024September 25, 20240 Helen Louise Dunbar peacefully passed away on Sept. 17, 2024, at home in Helena, Mont., with her loving husband of 70 years and her daughters at her side. Helen was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Burns, to James and Ina (Cronin) McDonnell. She was the eldest of three girls. She
Spark Collaborative Studios Summer Spotlight Series Arts and Entertainment September 18, 2024September 19, 20240 Spark Collaborative Studios is excited to announce the third and final spotlight in our Summer Spotlight Series on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. This month, Spark is spotlighting it’s four fiber artists. First up, we have Harney County resident, Lucille Barnes, a lifelong crochet artist. Her mother and grandmother