Gloria Johnson Scholarship now available to post graduates Arts and Entertainment News April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for Women in Graduate School studying broadcasting, teaching, performance, or music industry. This $2,500 yearly scholarship program is open to all women attending Oregon colleges and universities seeking a post graduate degree in these fields. Gloria Johnson
Hilander softball team takes two from Riverside Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Photos courtesy of BHS SOFTBALL Mattie Woodbury in the pitching circle. After a week of snow and a canceled home game against Vale, Burns traveled to Boardman for a doubleheader against Riverside High School on Friday, April 15. The Hilanders made quick work of the Pirates, winning both games 19-4, 17-2. In the first
Diane Denstedt 1932 – 2022 Obituary April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 After an extended illness Diane passed away peacefully, comforted by family at her side on March 26, 2022 in Redmond. Diane was born Marilyn Diane White in Spokane, Wash., on July 26, 1932 to Wayne and LaVerne White. The family moved to Vancouver, Wash. before her high school days. Diane graduated
Brian James Imel 1958 – 2022 Obituary April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Brian James Imel, born Dec. 2, 1958 in Prineville, to David Imel and Patricia Kent. He grew up in Boise, Idaho attending primary and middle school. Brian was an adventurer who spent his summers in Central Idaho, primarily Yellow Pine, exploring every backroad, mine, mountaintop lake he could find (typically on
Patricia “Patty” Louise Warton (Moser) 1940 – 2022 Obituary April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Patricia “Patty” Louise Warton (Moser) passed away in Sublimity, Ore., on March 5, 2022, after an extended illness. Patty was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Patty was born on May 25, 1940 to Paul and Margaret “Alice” Moser (Hite) in Ontario, joining her older brother,
Migratory Bird Festival set for April 21-24 Community News April 13, 2022April 12, 20220 The annual Harney County Migratory Bird Festival is just around the corner! This year, we’re throwing back to our 1980s roots with a commemorative neon logo and a return to individual exploration. The Bird Festival began in 1981 as a Kiwanis-sponsored event to highlight spring birding in Harney County. Did you
Task force working to address local housing shortage Community News April 13, 2022April 12, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS A ceremony was held Wednesday, April 6 to break ground on the construction of a new home in Hines. Once completed, the home will be auctioned off, and proceeds will be used to build additional homes in Harney County as part of a project to address the
Burns Hilander track results from Grant Union and La Pine Burns Sports Burns Track Sports April 13, 2022April 13, 20220 Photos by TY VOLLE From L-R: Conner Githens running the 110 meter hurdles at La Pine. Riley Morris and teammate, Camryn Volle, finish 2nd and 3rd in the 3000 meters at La Pine. Tim Banks vaults his way to a personal best. The Hilander track team competed at the Small Schools Meet
James Ralf Saunders 1947 – 2022 Obituary April 13, 2022April 13, 20220 James Ralf Saunders was born on April 15, 1947, in Jacksonville, Texas. He graduated and attended Texas City High in the mid-60s and married Carolyn Kintz in 1964 and had their first son, Thomas. In the mid-60s and 70s they ran and owned Butcher Shops in Orange County and enjoyed there
Andrew (Andy) J. Renc June 1, 1970 – March 18, 2022 Obituary April 13, 2022April 13, 20220 Andy was born in Naperville, Ill., to Donald and Elsie Renc. At the age of three his family moved to Oregon. He grew up and attended school in Dallas and then went on to Chemeketa Community College. Andy worked for the Bureau of Land Management as a fire fighter. He