By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Burns soccer team lost to Irrigon 13-3.

The Hilanders got goals from Joe Jarvis, Pat Stampke and Harold Knieriem in the loss.

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Burns hosted Grant Union on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and it was the Prospectors coming out on top 13-2.

After falling behind 4-0, Burns got on the scoreboard with a goal by Jarvis, off an assist by Stampke.

Burns’ second goal came from the Grant Union goalie, who inadvertently knocked the ball into his own net.

In the first half of the game, Burns goalie Charlie White was hurt while covering a ball near the goal. White suffered injuries to a couple of internal organs and ribs, and after being transported to Harney District Hospital by Harney EMS, was flown to a hospital in Portland where he was placed in the intensive care unit. (As of Monday, Sept. 15,  White’s condition was such  that he might be allowed to return home sometime this week.)

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The Burns soccer team lost to Umatilla 12-2 in their opening game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Jarvis scored the Hilanders only goal of the first half, and the Hilanders trailed 4-1 at the break.

At the start of the second half, Jarvis tallied his second goal of the game to cut the lead to 4-2. That goal seemed to spark Umatilla’s offense, as they outscored Burns 8-0 over the remainder of the game.

Along with Jarvis’ two goals, Stampke was credited with an assist for the Hilander offense.

“Umatilla is a very good team,” head coach Jodi McLean said. “That being our first game, it showed us what we have to work on. I’m pretty optimistic about our team, though.”

Thomas Richard Biggs, 48, of Lake Shastina, Calif., died on Aug. 23, at the Madrone Hospice Center in Yreka, Calif., following a short illness.

Biggs was born on June 20, 1960, in Burns, to Gaillard and Barbara Biggs. He was raised in Burns and attended local schools.

Biggs and his wife, Lynn, moved to Siskiyou County four years ago from Myrtle Creek, after previously living in Grants Pass and Burns.
He went to work as the manager for Roseburg Forest Products in 2001 and enjoyed working for them.  Roseburg Forest Products stood by Biggs and his wife throughout his illness.

Biggs attended the Lake Shastina Community Bible Church in Lake Shastina.  He was a member of the BPOE Elks in Burns and a member of the United Way. He loved to golf and work in his yard and was a huge University of Oregon Ducks fan. Biggs was a wonderful man, husband, father and friend and will be deeply missed.

Biggs is survived by his wife, Lynn; his children, Nichole Biggs of Lake Shastina, Jasen Cardin of Redding, Calif., Justen Cardin of Fallon, Nev., Jerico Cardin of Redmond and Paula Martin of Bend; his mother, Barbara Biggs of Hines; and sister, Patti Wilson of Hines.
He is also survived by  grandchildren, Carrie, Miah, Jordan, Caleb and Berkeley; niece, Tara Martinak; nephew, Tim Wilson; and great-nephews, Tyler Wilson and Grayden Martinak.

A celebration of life gathering will be held on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. at the Valley Golf Club in Hines. Bring a potluck dish and  stories to share. Contributions in Biggs’ memory may be made to the Lake Shastina Community Bible Church, the Madrone Hospice Center, or to Al Bonson for a tailgating party at an Oregon Ducks’ football game, in care of Tara Martinak, P.O. Box 442 in Hines, OR 97738.

Martha Mae Norwood Brown died on Sept. 10.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1923, at home in De Queen, Ark., to Ethyl and L.T. “Tull” Norwood. 

Brown attended school in De Queen, Ark., and graduated in 1941. She married Jim A. Brown on Dec. 19, 1941, in Nashville, Ark.

In February 1942, the couple moved to McNary, Ariz., where Brown’s husband worked in the lumber industry. When her husband joined the Navy in 1942, Brown accompanied him to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Their first child was born in 1944 at the Naval Hospital.

When her husband was transferred to Hawaii, Brown and her daughter stayed in De Queen, and then McNary, until the war and her husband’s enlistment were over.

The couple leased a service station with Brown’s brother, Ernie, and his wife.  When the lease was over, her husband bought a log truck to make a living.  They bought their first house for $2,500.

With encouragement from her aunt and uncle, Brown and her family  moved to Burns in 1947. Their first home was a garage apartment with dirt floor on the hospital hill.  They lived in other rentals in Burns before they saved enough to buy a home in Hines.

At that time they became Sunday school teachers for the high school class at the First Baptist Church in Burns. Many of those they taught are now serving in the ministry.

Their second child was born in 1951. Shortly thereafter, Brown and her family moved to a new house in Burns. In 1957, they went in partnership with friends Ray and Luella Turley to build the Dairy Queen.  Eventually Brown and her husband bought out the Turleys and operated the business until 1962.

They purchased a duplex in Hines in 1961 and lived there from 1964 until 1966, when they bought a house on North Broadway in Burns. After the Dairy Queen was sold, Brown went to work for life-long friends Dick and Dixie Runnels who owned Al’s Furniture. The store eventually sold and became Wagner’s Furniture. Brown stayed on and worked for Bill Wagner until she retired in 1984.  In 1998, the couple moved to Ontario to be closer to their daughters.

Brown loved to camp and roam the country in their motor home, but her first love was her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She taught Sunday school for many years at the Hines Conservative Baptist Church (Faith Baptist Church). Brown and her husband had a ministry for the airmen at the Radar Base in Burns for several years and many have become life-long friends.

Brown is survived by her husband, Jim of Ontario; daughters, Judy Schaefer of Ontario and Mary Carter and husband Ron of Keizer; brother, Perry Norwood of Malvern, Ark.; grandchildren, Marley and Tammy Robinson of Carlin, Nev., Ron and Marcie Robinson of Charlotte, N.C., Matt and Amber Schouviller of Portland, and Shawn and Pandi Schouviller of Houston, Texas; and great-grandchildren Jimmy, Tawsha, Lyndsie, David, Emily, Kristen, Chelsey, Taylor and Tyler.

Funeral services were held on Sept. 13 at Nyssa Baptist Fellowship. Interment was held at Hilltop Cemetery in Nyssa. Contributions in Brown’s memory  may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Dorothy June Cowing Starbuck died on Sept. 10 at Harney District Hospital.

She was born on June 13, 1926, on the Five Mile Dam Ranch near Burns to Clyde and Ruth Jennings Cowan.

Starbuck attended grade school at the Bluebird School, east and north of Five Mile Dam. She graduated from Burns High School in 1944, and then went to Portland to work in radio crystals.

On Dec. 3, 1945, she married Glen Starbuck in Winnemucca, Nev. While her husband was in the Navy, the couple lived in San Diego, Calif. After his discharge, in 1946, the couple moved back to Harney County, and then to Weiser, Idaho.

Starbuck spent many years working in the ranching industry with her husband. She spent most of her life helping hay, buckaroo, or whatever else needed done. She loved the outdoors and spent time fishing and hunting. Spending time at elk camp was always something she looked forward to.

Starbuck’s hobbies included sewing, crocheting, water aerobics, playing pinochle and being with her family. She had a twinkle in her eye and a smile when she was going to school activities and birthday parties of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The weekend before her death, she had just spent at the Harney County Fair activities, visiting with friends and family members. She enjoyed going for drives to view wildlife, wildflowers and have picnic lunches.

Starbuck was a member of the Sylvia Rebekah Lodge #43, the Harney County CattleWomen, the Harney County Historical Society and the Harney County Pioneer Association.  She was known for her independence, and her stubbornness always prevailed.

Starbuck is survived by her children, Sharon Catterson and husband Frank, Sandy Dowell and husband, Ed, and Ernie Starbuck and wife, Cheryl; sister-in-laws, Viola Cowing and Barbara Shields; brother-in-laws, Stan Bennett and Donald Starbuck; grandchildren, Tammy, Tony, Alan, J.R., Sam Jeff, Crystal, Shawn, Cody, Kelle, Daniel and Michael; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Dillon, Austin, Hayley, Jessica, Sally, Glen, Kaylee and Isaac; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen; parents, Clyde and Ruth Cowing; son, Glenny; grandson, Damien; sisters, Audry Bennett and Veva Dolan; and brother, Henry Cowing.

Graveside services were held on Sept. 13 in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Starbuck’s memory may be made to the Harney County Historical Society, the Harney County Senior Center, or a charity of one’s choice, in care of LaFollette’s Chapel, P.O. Box 488, Burns, OR 97720. LaFollette’s Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

J.C. “Tex” Epley, 78, died on Sept. 4 in Nampa, Idaho.

He was born in Green Forest, Ark., on Jan. 28, 1930, to S. Seph Epley and Verna L. Epley Johnson (Teter).

Epley was educated at the Center Point School in Green Forest. He was a veteran of the Korean War.

Epley lived in many places before settling in Burns, where he spent many years working as a cowboy in the area, until suffering a stroke in 2006, which confined him to a nursing home in Idaho. He enjoyed team roping and won many belt buckles, along with his longtime friend and team roping partner, Steve Miller also of Burns.

Epley is survived by his companion, Eva Northup of Broadbent, Okla.; children, Judy R. Bruner of Coweta, Okla., Jerry R. Epley and companion, Vickie Bush of Blanchard, Okla., Jack C. Epley of Holiday, Texas, and Joe F. Epley of Blanchard, Okla.; grandsons, Tyler T. Bruner, Skyler J. Epley; sister, Halene Marriott; and brother, Jim J. Epley and wife, Carmen.

Epley was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers.

Graveside services with military honors will be held on Monday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. at Farewell Cemetery in Green Forest, Ark.

Dorman U. Lawrence died at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend on Aug. 26.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Roy; and granddaughter, Taunia.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his son, Eddie

Burns High School will hold an open house on Sept. 17, from 6:30-8 p.m. Introduction of staff will take place in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.

Jim Scheppke, Oregon State Librarian, will be at the Harney County Library on Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. to discuss improving library service in Harney County. For more information, call Cheryl Hancock at 573-6670.

Harney Partners for Kids and Families meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon, at Glory Days Pizza. Lunch is provided, please RSVP to Michelle Bradach, president.

Babe Ruth meets the third Wednesday of each month in the courthouse basement meeting room, 450 North Buena Vista, at 7 p.m.

Oregon Hunters Association is for all hunters, whether rifle, bow, shotgun, muzzle loader or other. The local chapter meets at Linda’s Thai Room, the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m and is followed by a board meeting.

Burns Sportsman Club will present Twilight Trap Practice every Wednesday night, from 5-7 p.m. at the shooting facility on Radar Hill. Members and non-members are welcome to participate.

Storytime for preschoolers is scheduled at the Harney County Library, 80 West D St., each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Contact the Harney County Library for more information 573-6670.

Burns Fire Dept. meets each Wednesday at the Burns Fire Hall at 7 p.m.

Burns Elks Lodge, 118 North Broadway, meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Wednesday at the Foursquare Church at 7 p.m.

Burns Planning Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at Burns City Hall, 242 South Broadway, at 7 p.m.

Harney County Historical Society meets the third Thursday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 118 North Broadway, at 11:45 a.m.

The Alternative Energy Club (AEC) meets the third Thursday of each month at Harney County Library, 80 West D Street, at 7 p.m.

Silvies River Spinners meets the third Thursday of each month at 650 East Washington at 7 p.m.

Tween Night is held at the Boys and Girls Club on the third Thursday of each month, from 6-7 p.m. The night is for kids who are told they are too young, or too old, for other activities.

Medicare D, Senior Health Insurance and Patient Assist (needy meds) trained volunteers will be at the Harney County Senior Center each Thursday, from 1-4 p.m. This will be for seniors, disabled and low-income people. Appointments are required; call the Senior Center at 573-6024.

A book club for kindergarten through fourth-grade students is held each Thursday at the Harney County Library, from 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Tai Chi  is held every Thursday at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All ages are  welcome to participate.

The Chamber Music Society Bell Ringers meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. For more information call Carol Sawyer at 573-6886.

Kiwanis Club of Burns-Hines meets for a no-host luncheon each Thursday at Glory Days Pizza, 690 Oregon Ave., at noon.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS #630) meets each Thursday at Hines City Hall, 101 East Barnes, at noon.  Anyone who has pounds to lose is welcome. Call 573-2896.

The Boys & Girls Club holds karaoke each Thursday. Members of all ages are welcome to join Hanna in the education room for a program that promotes the art of singing, as well as a fun way to practice reading skills.

Teen Night is held at the Boys & Girls Club each Thursday, from 6-7 p.m. for all teenagers.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Thursday at the Foursquare Church, at 7 p.m.

Oregon Old Time Fiddlers, District 9, meets the first, third and fourth Friday of each month. Call Julia at 573-2770, for time and place.

The Boys & Girls Club has the Club Bucks Store open each Friday. This is an incentive program in which members earn “club bucks” by doing good deeds and helping out around the club.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Friday at Foursquare Church at 7 p.m.

Burns Butte Sportsmen’s Club will hold a Fall Merchandise Shoot, on Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a variety of fun shoots for all levels of competition, with a lot of prizes to be awarded. Lunch will be available.

A Harney County Farmers’ Market will be in Hines Park on Sept. 20. Call Kelly Hazen, 573-1809.

Alanon holds an open meeting each Saturday at Foursquare Church at 7 p.m.