Harney County Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day.

Masonic Lodge meets the first and third Monday of each month at the Burns Masonic Lodge, 1210 West Taylor, at 7 p.m.

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

The Hines Volunteer Fire Department meets at the Hines Fire Hall each Monday at 7 p.m. (except the last Monday of the month). Prospective members may contact Fire Chief Bob Spence at 541-573-7477 or 541-573-2251.

Narcotics Anonymous meets each Monday at 7 p.m. at Foursquare Church, 74 S. Alvord, Burns.

A Women’s AA meeting is held every Monday at noon at the Harney Behavioral Health Building.

The Burns Lions Club meets each Monday at noon at Figaro’s Pizza, for lunch. Those interested in serving the community are welcome.

Harney Basin Writers meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Harney County Library, from 2 to 4 p.m. Writers of any age and writing style are encouraged to attend.

Silvies River Spinners meets the first Tuesday of each month at Native Circle, 90 W. Adams in Burns, at 5:30 p.m.

Harney Hospital Foundation meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Hospital Conference Room at 7 p.m.

Sylvia Rebekah Lodge meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 348 North Broadway at 6:30 p.m.

The Chamber Orchestra meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Burns High School band room, 1100 Oregon Avenue, from 7-8:30 p.m. with Ken Peckham directing, September through November, and January through March.

Harney County Democratic Party meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Harney County Courthouse, 450 North Buena Vista, at 7 p.m.

All 0 to 3-year-olds and their parents are welcome to attend play group at the Early Childhood Center at 655 W. Fillmore, weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program (SHIBA) trained volunteers will be at the Harney County Senior Center each Tuesday, from 1-3 p.m. For more information, call the Senior Center at 541-573-6024.

Boy Scout Troop 440, sponsored by the Burns Lion’s Club, meets each Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the LDS Church in Hines. Boys ages 11-18 are welcome to join.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Foursquare Church, 74 S. Alvord, Burns.

LEGAL NOTICES

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by JEFFREY BREWER AND TINA BREWER, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY, as grantor(s), to DAVID A. KUBAT BAR # 0SBA84265, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, dated 06/18/07, recorded 06/18/.07, in the mortgage records of Harney County, OR, as Recorder’s fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception Number 20071392, and subsequently assigned to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. by Assignment recorded 06/21/2010 as Recorder’s fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception No. 20100691, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LAND IN STAFFORD, DERBES & ROY SUBDIVISION, CITY OF HINES, HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF AS FOLLOWS: IN BLOCK 100, TRACT 5: LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14, 57 AND 58. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 149 SOUTH NEWPORT AVENUE, HINES, OR 97738. Both the Beneficiary and the Trustee have elected to sell the real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.735(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure  to pay when due the following sums: monthly payments of $1,353.70 beginning 03/01/2010; plus late charges of $55.41 each month beginning with the 03/01/2010 payment plus prior accrued late charges of $-166.23; plus advances of $0.00; together with title expense, costs, trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by the Beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interest therein. By reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following to wit: $174,270.26 with interest thereon at the rate of 6.25 percent per annum beginning 02/01/2010 until paid, plus all accrued late charges thereon together with title expense. costs, trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by the Beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interests therein. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., the undersigned Trustee will on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the hour of 10:00 AM in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: inside the main lobby of the Harney County Courthouse, 450 N. Buena Vista Avenue, Burns, Harney County, OR, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed. to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.753 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and  the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by OSRS 86.753. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS: The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010, unless the lender who is foreclosing on this property is paid, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. The following information applies to you only if you occupy and rent this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a residential tenant. If the foreclosure goes through, the business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale has the right to require you to move out. The buyer must first give you an eviction notice in writing that specifies the date by which you must move out. The buyer may not give you this notice until after the foreclosure sale happens. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the buyer can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES YOU TO BE NOTIFIED IF YOU ARE OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNDER A LEGITIMATE RENTAL AGREEMENT, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THE BUYER TO GIVE YOU NOTICE IN WRITING A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DAYS BEFORE THE BUYER CAN REQUIRE YOU TO MOVE OUT. THE FEDERAL LAW THAT REQUIRES THE BUYER TO GIVE YOU THIS NOTICE IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL December , 2012. Under federal law, the buyer must give you at least 90 days notice in writing before requiring you to move out. If you are renting this property under a fixed-term lease (for example, a six-month or one-year lease) you may stay until the end of your lease term. If the buyer wants to move in and use this  property as the buyer’s primary residence, the buyer can give you written notice and require you to move out after 90 days, even if you have a fixed term lease with more than 90 days left. STATE LAW NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IF THE FEDERAL LAW DOES NOT APPLY. STATE LAW STILL REQUIRES THE BUYER TO GIVE YOU NOTICE IN WRITING BEFORE REQUIRING YOU TO MOVE OUT IF YOU ARE OCCUPYING AND RENTING THE PROPERTY AS A TENANT IN GOOD FAITH. EVEN IF THE FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENT IS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2012, THE REQUIREMENT UNDER STATE LAW STILL APPLIES TO YOUR SITUATION. Under state law, if you have a fixed-term lease (for example, a six-month or one-year lease), the buyer must give you at least 60 days notice in writing before requiring you to move out. If the buyer wants to move in and use this property as the buyer’s primary residence, the buyer can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even if you have a fixed-term lease with more than 30 days left. If you are renting under a month-to-month or week-to-week rental agreement, the buyer must give you at least 30 days notice in writing before requiring you to move out. IMPORTANT: For the buyer to be required to give you notice under state law, you must prove to the business or individual who is handing the foreclosure sale that you are occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The name and address of the business or individual who is handling the foreclosure sale is shown on this notice under the heading “TRUSTEE”. You must mail or deliver your proof not later than September 28, 2010 (30 days before the date first set for the foreclosure sale). Your proof must be in writing and should be a copy of your rental agreement or lease. If you do not have a written rental agreement or lease, you can provide other proof, such as receipts for rent you paid. ABOUT YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT Under state law, you may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current land lord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out. You should contact the buyer to discuss that possibility if you would like to stay. Under state law, if the buyer accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the buyer becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise, the buyer is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf and you must move out by the date the buyer specifies in a notice to you. DATED: June 23, 2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. For further information, please contact: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 (800) 281-8219 (TS #10-0067960) 1006.103497-FEI

Publish August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2010

IN THE
COUNTY COURT
OF THE STATE OF
OREGON
FOR HARNEY COUNTY
CASE NO. 10-07-3125

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS in the matter of The Estate of BURL ALLEN HAIR, Deceased

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Claiming Successor at 723 SE Main Street (mailing address: P.O Box 1608), Roseburg, OR 97470, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings of this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Claiming Successor or the attorney for the Claiming Successor.

Dated and first published this 11th day of August, 2010.

Claiming Successor:
Francis L. Hair

Attorney for Claiming Successor:
Thomas W. Crawford,
OSB# 79198
723 SE Main Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1608
Roseburg, OR 97470
Telephone 541-672-5544
Facsimile: 541-673-6544
Email: attorneytwc @live.com

Publish August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2010

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Loan No. xxxxx4002 T.S. No. 1218036-09. Reference is made to that certain deed made by Larry R. Hooper, An Unmarried Person, as Grantor to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, in favor of Bank of America, N.a, as Beneficiary, dated July 23, 2008, recorded July 28, 2008, in official records of Harney, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. xx at page No. xx, fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception No. 20081318 covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: Land in Stafford, Derbes & Roy subdivision, City of Hines, Harney County, Oregon, according to the official plat thereof as follows: in Block 94, Tract 4: Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 and 52, excepting therefrom that portion of Lot 30 described as follows: beginning at the most westerly corner of Lot 30; thence 45 degrees 52’12’’ e. along the boundary between Lot 29 and 30 a distance of 125.00 feet to the most southerly corner of Lot 29; thence on a 1125.00 foot radius curve to the right (long chord bears n. 44 degrees 32’00’’ e. 15.75 feet) an arc distance of 15.75 feet; thence N. 45°03’05’’ W. 125.00 feet; thence on a 1250.00 foot radius curve to the left (long chord bears S. 44°32’00’’ W. 17.50 feet) an arc distance of 17.50 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 312 West Pettibone Avenue, Hines, OR 97738. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.735(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s: Failure to pay the monthly payment due October 1, 2008 of principal and interest and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges; together with all subsequent  sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said deed of trust. Monthly payment $1,214.09 Monthly Late Charge $60.71. By this reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following to-wit: the sum of $202,298.41 together with interest thereon at 6.000% per annum from September 01, 2008 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advance by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation the undersigned trustee will on December 09, 2010 at the hour of 1:00 p.m., Standard Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the Buena Vista Avenue entrance to Harney County Courthouse, 450 N. Buena Vista, City of Burns, County of Harney, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expense of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.753 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: August 04, 2010. NOTICE TO TENANTS: If you are a tenant of this property, foreclosure could affect your rental agreement. A purchaser who buys this property at a foreclosure sale has the right to require you to move out after giving you notice of the requirement. If you do not have a fixed-term lease, the purchaser may require you to move out after giving you a 30-day notice on or after the date of the sale. If you have a fixed-term lease, you may be entitled to receive after the date of sale a 60-day notice of the purchaser’s requirement that you move out. To be entitled to either a 30-day or 60-day notice you must give the trustee of the property written evidence of your rental agreement at least 30 days before the date first set for the sale. If you have a fixed-term lease and cannot provide a copy of the rental agreement, you may give the trustee other written evidence of the existence of the rental agreement. The date that is 30 days before the date of the sale is November 09, 2010, the name of the trustee and the trustee’s mailing address are listed on this notice. Federal law may grant you additional rights, including a right to a longer notice period. Consult a lawyer for more information about  your rights under federal law. You have the right to apply your security deposit and any rent you prepaid toward your current obligation under your rental agreement. If you want to do so, you must notify your landlord in writing and in advance that you intend to do so. If you believe you need legal assistance with this matter, you may contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines, you may be eligible for free legal assistance. Contact information for where you can obtain free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard, Oregon 97224 503-620-0222, 800-452-8260 HYPERLINE “http://www.osbar.org”. Directory of Legal Aid Programs: HYPERLINE “http//www.oregonlawhelp.org”. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Signature/By Tammy Laird R-334171 09/01, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22

Publish September 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2010

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
HARNEY COUNTY
PLANNING
COMMISSION

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Harney County Planning Commission in the Circuit Courtroom which is upstairs in the Harney County Courthouse, 450 N. Buena Vista, Burns, Oregon on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. to hear the application of Ross and Mary Wright for a Conditional Use Permit Zone and also in the Airport Vicinity Overlay Zone. The property is described as follows:

T 23 S., R 31 E., W.M. SEC. 11B TL1200
Township 23 S., Range 31 E., W.M.
Section 11: A parcel of Land More Particularly Described as follows:
North 274 Feet, More or Less, to the West Quarter Corner of Said Section 11, Being the True Point of Beginning;
Thence East 450 Feet;
Thence North 990 Feet;
Thence West 450 Feet;
Thence South 990 Feet to the Point of Beginning Save & Except County Road Right of Way.

Brandon M. McMullen,
Director,
Harney County
Planning Department

Publish September 1, 2010

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
HARNEY COUNTY
PLANNING
COMMISSION

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Harney County Planning Commission in the Circuit Courtroom which is upstairs in the Harney County Courthouse, 450 N. Buena Vista, Burns, Oregon on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. to hear the application of Gary, Toni and Larry Foster for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Residence on a 24.00 acre parcel. The property is located approximately 1 mile south of Hines on Highway 20, then southwest on Wrecking Yard Lane about a 1/4 mile to 29390 Wrecking Yard Lane. The proposed development site would be in the C-1 Zone and the remaining portion of the parcel is in the EFRU-2 Zone. The property is described as follows:

T 24 S., R 30 E., W.M. Sec 02 TL 1108*
*(see the Planning Department for the full legal description).

Brandon McMullen
Director,
Harney County
Planning Department

Publish September 1, 2010

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC WORK
SESSION/
WORKSHOP WITH THE
HARNEY COUNTY
PLANNING
COMMISSION

NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Work Session/Workshop will be held involving members of the Harney County Planning Commission and Staff in the Harney County Circuit Courtroom which is upstairs in the Courthouse, 450 N. Buena Vista, Burns, Oregon on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The Work Session will be centered on updating the Zoning Ordinance with changes regarding criteria for the Airport Vicinity Overlay Zone. Public participation is strongly encouraged.

If there are questions regarding this meeting please call Brandon McMullen at 541-573-6655.

Brandon McMullen,
Director,
Harney County
Planning Department

Publish September 1 and 8, 2010

INVITATION TO BID
For
CITY OF HINES
PARSHALL FLUME
BYPASS METERING
INSTALLATION
PROJECT
September 14, 2010

Sealed bids for the construction of The CITY OF HINES - PARSHALL FLUME BYPASS METERING INSTALLATION PROJECT will be received by the City of Hines, City Hall at 101 East Barnes, Hines, Oregon 97738, by 2:00 p.m. local time on September 14, 2010. The bids will be publicly opened and read at City Hall after 2:00 p.m. local time on September 14, 2010. First Tier Subcontractor Disclosure forms will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on September 14 2010.

The City may reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, and may reject for good cause any or all bids upon a finding of the City that it is in the public interest to do so. No Bid shall be received or considered unless the Bidder is registered with the Construction Contractors Board as required by ORS 701.026.

Work consists of, but may not be limited to, the following estimated unit cost quantities;

Item #1 - Mobilization, Lump Sum: Item #2 - 8’’ Dia. Force Main Metered Line, including D.I. piping, all valves, fittings and appurtenances as shown on the plans and called for in the Specifications. Lump Sum: Item #3 - Install Agency supplied 8’’ Electromagnetic Meter, Contractor to supply and install pre-cast 4’ dia. manhole, base and lid, Lump Sum: Item #4 - 8’’ Dia. Force Main Meter Bypass Line, including  D.I. piping, all valves, fittings and appurtenances as shown on the plans and called for in the Specifications. Lump Sum: Item #5 - 6’’ Dia. Force Main Connection, including D.I. piping, all valves, fittings and appurtenances as shown on the Plans and called for in the Specifications, Lump Sum: Item #6 - Electrical, including meter connection to existing pump station, controls and appurtenances as shown on the Plans and called for in the Specifications.

This is a CITY of HINES Public Works Project funded by the State of Oregon, Department of Environmental Quality, Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

Bidders do not need to be prequalified for the specific work to bid on this project.

To be considered, bids must be completed on the bidding forms included in the BIDDER’S PACKET, in the manner prescribed in the bidding documents, submitted intact, and accompanied by a 5% bid security in favor of the Cities of Hines. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of the contractor bid amount will be required of the successful bidder. Each bidder must indicate in the space provided on the Bid Form, whether they are a Resident or Non-Resident Bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120.

This project IS NOT subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870, PREVAILING WAGE RATES.

Contractors need not be licensed for asbestos handling under ORS 468A.720.

The City will award the contract within thirty (30) calendar days of the bid opening. Work will commence within five (5) calendar days of the notice to proceed. The contractor shall complete all work required in the contract within 30 calendar days of the stated date in the notice to proceed. All work must be completed by December 15, 2010.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at: Ferguson Surveying and Engineering, P.O. Box 519, 210 East Main Street, Mt. Vernon, OR 97865. Ph. 541-932-4520. Fax 541-932-4430.

Upon receipt of a non-refundable charge of $50.00 for each set of Contract Documents requested. The Contractor shall provide a mailing address, phone and fax numbers when plans are requested. The CITY of HINES is an equal opportunity employer.

Earl Hofman,
CITY of HINES
Public Works Director
P.O. Box 336
Hines, OR 97738
Ph. 541-573-2251

Publish September 1 and 8, 2010

NOTICE TO
INTERESTED
PERSONS

IN THE
COUNTY COURT
OF THE STATE OF
OREGON
FOR HARNEY COUNTY
CASE NO. 10-07-3128

In the Matter of the Estate of LESLIE WAYNE ABBOTT, Deceased.

Probate proceedings in the estate of LESLIE WAYNE ABBOTT, deceased, are now pending in the above entitled court, wherein Ila Jane Abbott, has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of said estate. All persons having claims against said estate hereby are required to present them, in due form, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the undersigned at the following address now designated as the place for presentation of claims, to wit: Office of Daniel L. Cronin, 235 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845, or they may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by  the said probate proceedings may obtain addtional information from the records of the court, the undersigned Personal Representative or the attorney herein named.

Dated and first published: September 1, 2010.

Attorney for Personal Representative:
Daniel L. Cronin,
OSB# 81199

Publish September 1, 8 and 15, 2010

NOTICE OF
APPLICATION
HARNEY COUNTY PLANNING
DEPARTMENT

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Otley Bros, Inc., have applied to establish a Farm Dwelling. The Farm Dwelling would be located on a 448.6-acre parcel. The property is located approximately 1 mile south of Diamond on Ham Brown Lane. The property is in the EFRU-1 Zone.

There is a 21-day comment period in which the public can make written comments for or against this action. Farm Dwelling applications are an administrative action and require no public hearing process unless substantial and/or substantive opposition is received. Send all comments to the Harney County Planning Department at 450 N. Buena Vista, Burns, OR 97720. The Planning Department can be reached by phone at (541)573-6655 or by email at
planning@co.harney.or.us. The affected parcel is described as follows:

T 30 S., R 33 E., W.M. TL 302*
*(see Planning Department for the full legal description.

Darwin Johnson Jr., Assistant Planner
Harney County Planning Department

Publish September 1, 2010

INVITATION TO BID

The Harney SWCD will host a bid tour of a juniper cut and hand piling project located on Steens Mountain. A bid tour will depart from 530 Hwy 20 South (USDA NRCS) in Hines at 09:00 a.m. on September 14, 2010. Perspective bidders must provide their own personal transportation, including ATV, to the project area. ATV departure point can be reached by standard 2 wheel drive pickup.

Bid Packets are available to prospective bidders at 530 Hwy 20 South, Hines, OR and must be submitted  to SWCD by 5:00 PM September 17, 2010.

Publish September 1 and 8, 2010

CARD OF THANKS

The family of Robirta Hopper would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, donations, and thoughtfulness that we have received through this hard time. We would also like to express a special thank you to Becky Proctor, Home Health/Hospice, and The Aspens for the wonderful care that she received; to Ron HIll & Ron Copeland for your last minute assistance as pall bearers; and to Pat & Al Albertson and everyone that assisted with the service lunch.

PERSONAL / MISCELLANEOUS

Jitters RevOlution
The Price Busters
Mondays thru Thursdays, Happy Hour 2:30-4 p.m.
16oz. Drinks $2. Hot/Iced/Blended
JR 8/18/2010 TFN
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Highland Hair Fashions, 119 Woodland, Hines. Licensed to do appointments in office or home. 541-413-0808. Shop is south to Hines, right on Pettibone Hill to stop sign, left, fourth house on left. SL 8/18-9/8 4t
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We carry
Whirlpool Appliances, including freezers. We also sell water heaters and EdenPURE heaters.
Burns Electric
70 S. Fairview
541-573-6626
BE 1/10/07 TFN
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24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: 541-573-7176. HHOPE offers free, confidential services for victims of physical, sexual and verbal abuse. Qualified staff, volunteers provide shelter, transportation and referrals with support and care. HH 7/91 TFN
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Highland Hair Fashions, 119 Woodland, Hines. Licensed to do appointments in office or home. 541-413-0808. Shop is south to Hines, right on Pettibone Hill to stop sign, left, fourth house on left. SL 8/18-9/9 4t

FREE

Free rabbits. Butchering age or great pets. 541-589-1092 JS 9/1 1t

JOB MARKET

Certified Nursing Assistant for part-time day shifts at Harney District Hospital. Must hold current CNA certificate and be available for a variety of shifts including weekends. Hospital or medical facilities experience a plus. Benefits provided. Apply at 557 W. Washington or online at www.harneydh.com HDH 9/1-8 2t
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NOTICE OF PERMANENT VACANCY
The Harney County Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications for a permanent Farm Loan Program Technician. Applications will be accepted beginning Aug. 25, 2010, and closing Sept. 10, 2010. Salary begins $27,990-$38,790 per year based on qualifications and experience.
A copy of the vacancy announcement and application may be obtained by contacting the FSA Office at 530 Hwy 20 S, Hines, OR, 541-573-6446. In order to be accepted, applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10, 2010 FSA 9/1-8 2t
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Mystery Shoppers Wanted
National Market Research Company seeks individuals to evaluate customer service at local establishments. Cash pay + reimbursements provided! Apply free at www.bestmark.com BM 9/1-8 2t
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Transportation
Winter Seasonal Highway Maintenance Specialist
(Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2)
Oregon Dept. of Transportation
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FIREWOOD

Log truck loads of firewood for sale. Also house logs and saw logs. 541-493-2162. JC 9/30/09-10/20/10 52t

LIVESTOCK

Cattle for sale: 6 black angus cow/calve pairs & 4 red angus cow/calve pairs, full mouth cows, 1 to 9 month old calves, $1,250/pair. In Burns contact 541-589-3842 or 541-589-1555 CB 8/18-9/8 4t

HAY/LIVESTOCK FEED

Crested Wheat seed, Hycrest Certified. 1,000lbs. All or part $2.25/lb. Burns, 541-420-0771 RS 9/1-8 2t
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2nd cutting alfalfa hay for sale, fine stem, no rain, 3×3 bales, $100/ton. 541-589-0940 CB 8/18-9/8 4t
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We carry
Whirlpool Appliances, including freezers. We also sell water heaters and EdenPURE heaters.
Burns Electric
70 S. Fairview
541-573-6626
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Pine or juniper sawdust and shavings. Large bags. 541-573-5030. BR 6/16/10 TFN
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Meadow hay, small bales and mid-size bales. Call 541-573-2281. JR 8/18-99/8 4t

FARMING

RR ties, good ones, 8ft., $14. Burns, 541-420-0771 RS 9/1-8 2t
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Alfalfa seed, corn seed, grasses. You will save money. We delivery anywhere. Ray Odermott, 208-465-5280, 800-910-4101 RO 8/4-9/29 9t

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Rail cars for bridges, 42’-89’. 541-998-6605, cell 541-729-7593. OM 3/27/02 TFN

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Rick Johnson
Estate Sale
Ongoing Until All Is Sold
1948 Ford F6 water tender (~1,000 gallons), $600. 1949 Ford dump truck F6, $750. 1950 Cat D7-3T dozer w/winch, $1,860. 1952 Lowboy trailer 35 ton, $2,500. 1953 Cat D7-4T dozer w/ angle blade, $4,500. 1953 Cat D7-3T dozer w/ canopy, $5,500. 1966 Dodge C700 box truck, $1,250. 1967 Gallion grader T-500, $9,500. 1971 Hesston 5600 round baler, $425. 1972 GMC truck & lowboy, $9,500. 1974 Ford drill rig F600, $19,500. 1974 Wabco grader 666B, $12,500. 1975 NH wire baler, super wayliner 78, $295. 1988 JD 510C backhoe/loader, $21,500. 1989 Belarus 1770 tractor, $9,500. 1995 Ford L9000 dump truck, $15,000. 1998 Freightliner w/sleeper, conventional FLD120 truck tractor, $10,500. 1998 Lincoln SA250 Perkin, portable diesel welder/generator, $6,500. 2000 JD 310SE backhoe/loader, $29,500. 1940s manual tow-behind land plane, $100. 1950s Case (orange) tractor VT-161 w/ plow, $300. 1960s JD offset disc, $250. 40s/50s Moline tractor (Minneapolis), $350. 50s/60s grain drill, $250. Pre-1960 offset disc, $175. hydraulic harrow, $250. 1959 Cessna 175, $39,500. 1999 Dodge dually, truck bed, 5th wheel, $100. 1977 Starcraft tent trailer, $250. 1993 Polaris Indy 400 snowmobile, $1,250. 1958 GMC pickup, $975. 1973 Chevy Silverado, custom/10 (automatic), $100. 1974 VW van, $750. 1976 Dodge 1/2 ton power wagon 100 PU 4×4, $750. 1978 Dodge power wagon, $18,500. 1981 Cadillac diesel El Dorado, $1,500. 1983 Chrysler Lebaron, $225. 1985 BMW 745i, $2,750. 1985 Jeep Cherokee, $350.1986 BMW 735i, $225. 1986 Subaru GL, $1,575. 1987 Hyundai hatchback, $100. 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, $250. 1990 Geo Metro (white), $1,875. 1990 Nissan Sentra, $100. 1992 Geo Metro (white), $1,575. 1993 Geo Metro (burgundy), $1,860. 1994 Geo Metro (red), $1,950. 1997 Ford F-250 diesel, $3,850. 1998 Geo Metro (purple), $1,575. 2000 Geo Metro (blue), $500.
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4-yr-old Kitchenaid washer, new pump installed, works great, $250. 541-573-2345 TM 9/1 1t
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Remote start 7,500 watt diesel generator, $2,500. Gas generator, 8,500 watt, $1,500. Pressure washer, $475. Trash pump, $950. All new with warranty, or trade. 541-573-5030. BR 6/16/10 TFN
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We carry
Whirlpool Appliances, including freezers. We also sell water heaters and EdenPURE heaters.
Burns Electric
70 S. Fairview
541-573-6626
BE 1/10/07 TFN
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1998 CR-80, excellent condition, $1,150. 2003 10k tandem hydraulic 6×12 dump trailer, $3,950. 1999 CASE 580L 4×4 backhoe, with forks, enclosed cab, excellent condition, ready to work. $27,500. 5 snowmobiles with four place drive on/off trailer, all excellent condition. $14,500. Call cell: 541-647-0696, evenings: 760-932-1714, email: james@jkbuilders.us JK 6/2/10 TFN

STORAGE

Big Country warehouse, 3,500 sq. ft., $400/mo. 541-390-6302 TT 8/25-9/15 4t

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

2 bdrm apartments for rent, new remodeled. Quiet neighborhood & close to all shopping stores. For more info, call 541-493-2522 & ask for Brian KJ 8/12/09 TFN
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2 bdrm apartment for rent. Close to shopping & library. Clean & affordable. Quiet area. For more info., call Brian @ 541-493-2522 M 8/12/09 TFN
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2 bdrm apt. Water & sewer furnished. $400/mo. 541-573-7119 MJE 8/18/10 TFN
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For Rent: 10×24 storage shed. Call 541-589-0354 or 541-573-7968. KO 6/16 TFN
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Very large upstairs unit triplex, 2 sun porches, clean, quiet. Washer/dryer. Water, sewer paid. $300/mo. 541-504-9083 TS 8/11-9/1 4t
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House for rent in Crane area. Call 541-468-2443 TS 9/1-22 4t
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For Rent: Log cabin, 1 bdrm w/ loft on 5 acres. Flower garden and trees w/ great views. 3 miles from town, washer & dryer, range, fridge. You pay elect. & gas, water & garbage free. $600/mo. 541-573-1255 or 541-589-3243 BDD 9/1-8 2t
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House for Rent: $400/mo., 2 bdrm, 2 bath. 541-413-0296. Available now. BC 8/11-9/1 4t

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE

Commercial Lease
Covered and heated sidewalks, private offices, open reception area, handicap accessible bathrooms. 1,425 sq. ft. for $325/mo. or 2,275 sq. ft. for $500/mo. Located downtown. 541-589-4142 CY 9/1/10 TFN
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Shop/Office space, middle of downtown Burns. 76 E. Washington. 541-573-7119. MJE 6/30 TFN
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FOR RENT: Two (2) office spaces. $300/mo. each OR you can buy for $5,000 down and $500/mo. payments. Good location, near Broadway Street. 541-589-1214. UCCRE 8/25-9/1 2t

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

In Hines: 2 story, 4 bdrm, large lot. Outbuildings, fixer upper. $59,000/OBO. 503-665-8015 IVH 8/25-9/15 4t
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Remodeled 2 bdrm homes in Burns: 69 S. Buena Vista (Reduced to $62,000) and 289 E. “D” (Reduced to $55,000 – SOLD). Up to 3% help with buyer’s closing costs. Broker-owned; move-in ready. JOAN DAVIES REAL ESTATE, 541-413-0001. JD 5/12/10 TFN
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For Sale: 10 acres, new septic system, good well, garden area, fruit trees, at Andrews, Oregon for $50,000. Call 541-573-7475, 541-679-8309. RH 7/21-9/8 8t

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Harney County Judge Steve Grasty makes presentation before U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

Oregon county commissioners and members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation made a compelling argument for a long term reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act during a roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack last Friday in Portland.

The elected Oregon officials were joined in their request by representatives of Trout Unlimited, the Wilderness Society and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

“We asked Secretary Vilsack to include a long-term reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools in the President’s 2012 budget,” Harney County Judge and Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) President Steve Grasty said following the meeting. “He seemed receptive to the concept, and we hope that translates into concrete action.”

“Everyone has a stake in the survival of rural America,” Secretary Vilsak said. “I’m here on your side.”

Federal agencies are currently working on the final drafts of their 2012 budget requests, which will go the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by Labor Day. Having a commitment from Secretary Vilsack would be a major step forward for the reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools to be ultimately included in President Obama’s 2012 budget request to Congress.

“We tried to convey the urgency that these programs are a lifeline for the people of Oregon. On our watch, we are going to prosecute the case relentlessly to insure that a historical compact is honored. This is the No. 1 priority for Oregon’s Congressional delegation,” U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-OR said.

Secretary Vilsack and the members of Oregon’s congressional delegation briefed 38 elected Oregon county commissioners and judges from 24 of Oregon’s 36 counties Friday. Thirty-three of Oregon’s 36 counties receive funding under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson, who is also president of the Association of O&C Counties, told the secretary and members of Congress that reauthorization is vital to preserving vital public services in impacted Oregon counties.

Robertson said “It was a very frank discussion, a good dialogue between the secretary and the commissioners. He (Secretary Vilsack) came away with a very different view of Oregon than when he came to the state.”

Judge Steve Grasty told Secretary Vilsack that rural communities will be adversely impacted economically and roads in and out of federal land will suffer from a lack of maintenance if Secure Rural Schools isn’t reauthorized. Clackamas County Commissioner Bob Austin said Secure Rural Schools impacts 39 other states, notably California, Washington and Idaho as well as Oregon. “The Secretary heard us,” Austin said, “and asked for more of the human side of the story.”

U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-OR said Secretary Vilsack challenged the Oregonians in the roundtable to tell their stories so the president and other members of Congress will get a better understanding of the challenges Oregon faces with the potential loss of Secure Rural School payments. Rep. Schrader was instrumental in setting up the round table with Secretary Vilsack, his colleagues in Congress and the county officials.
“We deeply appreciate Congressman Schrader’s efforts on our behalf,” said AOC Executive Director Mike McArthur. “He’s brought a hugely important issue to the attention of the Secretary of Agriculture and hopefully, the President will respond.”

O&C Executive Director Rocky McVay offered that Oregon’s entire Congressional delegation has been working tirelessly for a long term reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools.

“This was a great opportunity for our members of Congress to express their commitment to the secretary,” he said.

Many of the county commissioners who participated in the roundtable offered personal stories from their counties on the loss of the federal funds. Lake County Commissioner Dan Shoun said, “I think the secretary left with a much better appreciation of the situation.”

Klamath County Commissioner Cheryl Hukill said, “The stories Secretary Vilsack heard about the impacts on children and public safety made a deep impression on him.”

The current act expires Sept. 30, 2011. The final 2011 payments will be distributed in January 2012. Oregon has historically received an average of $250 million a year from Secure Rural Schools. That amount represents the revenue lost from the unprecedented reduction in timber harvests.

By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

A number of visitors from around the state ventured into Harney County for the first time for the Oregon Association of County Clerks Annual Conference held Aug. 16-19.

Harney County Clerk Maria Itturiaga said 35 of the state’s 36 counties were represented at the conference, and for many it was their first visit to Burns. “This is the first time in 98 years it has been held here,” Itturiaga said. “It’s held each year in the home county of the association president, and because I was president this past year, the first from Harney County, we got to host it.”

More than 100 people attended the event, including county and deputy clerks, software and election machine vendors, as well as guest speakers Secretary of State Kate Brown, Attorney General John Kroger and State Representative Cliff Bentz.

Topics of discussion ranged from legislative and recording issues to the developing electronic recording.

“Electronic recording is coming, and we have to be ready for it,” Harney County Deputy Clerk Dag Robinson said.

Itturiaga said they accomplished a lot from the hard work by those in attendance, and the event also had a positive economic impact on the community.

“We used local vendors for all meals except the final banquet that was a Basque dinner catered by a friend of mine from Boise,” Itturiaga said. Meals included a barbecue at Sage Country Inn catered by Wendy Reid, lunch at Linda’s Thai Room, dinner at the Diamond Hotel and a catered lunch by Bella Java. Itturiaga noted that the breaks were catered by Reid as well, and gave her high marks for her work.

The group also visited the Round Barn and occupied more than 80 motel rooms for their three-night stay. “I think the economic impact on the community was huge,” Itturiaga said. “And thank you to the business people who were really gracious to our guests as they shopped around town.”

During the final banquet on Wednesday, Aug. 18, Terri Turi of Coos County was elected as the new president of the association, meaning the event will be held on the other side of the state in 2011.

“It was a lot of work, so I’m glad it’s over, but it was a lot of fun too,” Itturiaga said.

Carrerow, Rader nominated for All American honors

The Burns High School (BHS) cheerleaders attended a National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camp this past June. The camp was held in Pendleton and attracted multiple squads from the surrounding area, including Idaho. The camp lasted three days and included skills training, jump training, choreography, dance and teambuilding.

The BHS cheerleaders brought home multiple awards and honors from camp. They were awarded three Excellent ribbons and one Superior ribbon during their daily evaluations, and the entire squad earned individual Superior ribbons on the last day of camp.

BHS received the NCA S.P.O.T Award for displaying excellent skills in spotting and stunt technique. The squad was commended for their outstanding commitment to keep safety their No. 1 priority.

Two of the BHS cheerleaders were nominated for All American Cheerleader.  This honor is given to outstanding individuals who display strength in one or more of the following categories: motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, dance or leadership. These individuals are eligible to perform at various NCA Special Events. The two BHS cheerleaders nominated were Breanna Rader and Janelle Carrerow.

NCA camps have a long standing tradition of awarding the prestigious Spirit Stick to the squad that shows the most sincere spirit and enthusiasm throughout the entire day of camp.  Burns High School was awarded the Spirit Stick all three days of camp. The girls represented their school and their community with true pride and enthusiasm.

The final award the BHS cheerleaders received was the Most Improved award, earning overall camp recognition and a trophy. Julie Burri, the new Cheer Coach, also received the Top Rookie Coach award at camp.

The Burns High School cheerleaders look forward to supporting school athletics this year. The squad will be cheering at fall and winter activities for the 2010-2011 school year. They are excited to establish new traditions, continue old ones and support crowd involvement at games and activities.

Donna Faye (Gorsching) Goddard died on Aug. 13.

She was born on Dec. 7, 1921, in Bessie, Okla., to Peter and Mattie Gorsching.

Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Clinton, Okla., to farm. In 1934, they moved to Shafter, Calif., as a result of the Dust Bowl.

After graduating from Bakersfield Junior College, in Bakersfield, Calif., Goddard went to Fresno to pursue training in nursing. She completed the four-year program in 1945 and was always very proud of being a registered nurse and her career of caring for people.

While still in high school, she met her future husband, F. Lincoln Goddard. They were married in 1944, prior to his deployment to the Aleutian Islands. Upon his return, a little over a year later, they established a household in Shafter. Two of their four children were born while they lived in California.

In 1950, Goddard and her family moved to Oregon, settling for a short time in Glendale, before moving on to Ashland so her husband could complete his course of study in education. While in Ashland, her two younger children were born. Goddard worked at the local hospital and cared for her home and family.

In 1960, Goddard’s family moved again, this time to Burns. She worked at the hospital, rising to Director of Nurses. Goddard also worked for local doctors and the Job Corps, driving the 30 miles each way, five days a week to take care of her “boys.” She received a cash award for how well she handled a flu outbreak while working there.

While in Burns, Goddard was a member of several boards and various organizations, actively involved with the medical community, a member of the Business and Professional Women and a member of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir. She was also instrumental in establishing the mental health organization, making many trips to Pendleton to learn what was needed. This was all in addition to working and raising a family.

After her husband’s death in 1989, Goddard spent most of each year in Arizona, living close to three of her sisters and their families. She joined the local Vi-Sa-Wen Women’s Group and participated in their various charitable functions. For many years she wintered in Arizona and summered in Oregon. Two years ago she became a permanent resident of Arizona.

Goddard enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting, tatting, quilting, reading and baking. When her children were growing up she made nearly all their clothing. She used her knowledge of quilting while in the Vi-Sa-Wen Club, working with them to make trauma, baby and lap quilts.

Goddard is survived by her sister, Ollie; children, Kathy, Walter and wife Marlene, Meta and Liz and husband Frank; grandchildren, Tade and wife Leiann, Calen and wife Rebecca and Malia; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Lincoln Goddard; sisters, Clara, Dorothy, Verna and Jeanne; brothers, Allen and Wes; and her parents.

Contributions in Goddard’s memory may be made to the Vi-Sa-Wen Club, P.O. Box 202, Salome, AZ 85348, the Wenden Bible Church, P.O. Box 237, Wenden, AZ 85357, or the charity of one’s choice.

Willard Ozell Keith, 85, of Prairie City (formerly of Burns) died on Aug. 12 at the Blue Mt. Nursing Home.

Willard was born on Oct. 17, 1924, in Talihina, Okla., to Benjamin and Ester (Washburn) Keith.

In March 1943, he joined the Marines. In the military during World War II, he was part of the 3rd Marine Division that invaded the island of Bougainville in the South Pacific in early November of 1943. Their mission was to take a small piece of the island from the Japanese to make way for a major airfield to be built from which American planes could assure security from the air for convoys and task forces that would invade the Philippines in October 1944. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 10, 1944.

Keith married Earlene Durant-Hale on Sept. 4, 1954, at the Assembly of God Church in Burns. Together they had five children. They divorced in February 1968.

He married Wyona Jordan on May 9, 1968, at the First Baptist Church in John Day. Together they had two children, and he became the step-father to three other children.

Keith was employed at Edward Hines Lumber Co. from 1965 until his retirement in 1988. He ran the sander and later was a planerman. In addition to working full time at the mill, he worked as a drywall installer and was considered the best drywaller in all of Oregon — his work was in great demand. He continued drywalling after his retirement until he was in his mid 70s.

He enjoyed wood working, building book cases, beds, and carving vintage World War II airplanes. Keith also loved to sit in the shade of a tree in the yard, as well as drive in the country and see the wildlife. He enjoyed watching old westerns and movies and documentaries about World War II.

While living in Burns he was a member of the Assembly of God Church and the Burns Four Square Church.

After he moved to Grant County, he attended the Rising Son Ministries and John Day Bible Way Church.

Keith is survived by his wife, Wyona Keith of Burns; daughters, Sherry Zacharias and husband Terry of Prairie City, Lonnie Specht of Prairie City and Lisa Alsup and husband Tommy of Prairie City; sons, Leland Keith and wife Jodi of Prairie City, Brad Keith of Tillamook and Mitch Keith of Canyon City; step-sons, Jim Jordan of Boise, Idaho, Keith Jordan and wife Donita of Burns and Brian Jordan and wife Kay of Prineville; 22 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eldon Keith, Jay Keith, Bud Keith and Gene Keith; daughter, Janice Keith; grandson, Logan Keith; and granddaughter, Danelle Pine.

A graveside service was held at the Burns Cemetery on Aug. 17. Driskill Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Oren Keith Aldrich died on Aug. 16.

He was born on Feb. 18, 1925, in Eugene to Walter R. and Lula (Edwards) Aldrich.

Aldrich attended school in Milwaukie, and upon graduation from Milwaukie Union High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

He was a World War II veteran, serving as a radio-man on the battleship USS Iowa and the destroyer Wiley.

During the time he was assigned to the USS Iowa, President Roosevelt was transported to the Tehran Conference. His assignments took him into action in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.

Aldrich was a cable maintenance trouble shooter for the telephone company for 36 years. He was a dedicated employee who loved his work and the challenges it presented. His primary work assignment was the McKenzie and Blue River areas, but through the years his work took him all over the state, particularly during times of severe rain and ice storms. He also spent time in San Francisco, Calif., and New York City assisting crews.

On May 10, 1945, he married his wife, Helen, in Vancouver, Wash. They were married for 65 years.

Aldrich was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Bend, serving as a layman. He served as president of the Telephone Pioneers in Eugene and the Eugene Moose and Mates Square Dance Club.

He volunteered at St. Charles Medical Center, working at the S.P.I desk and in the library. He also donated over 5,000 miles driving cancer patients residing in the outlying areas from Redmond to Gilchrist, to and from their treatments. He was also a volunteer at the High Desert Museum.

Aldrich was a poet and his poetry reached many people at many different levels. His poems showed his deep faith and trust in the Lord, his love of family, people, nature and his sense of humor.

Aldrich is survived by his daughters, Susan and husband Don of Princeton and Julie and husband Cliford; son, Tom; and companion, Tuffy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joy.

A celebration of life service will be held on Aug. 30, at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. in Bend. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Aldrich’s memory may be made to Partners in Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend, OR 97701, or to a charity of one’s choice

John W. Gehrke, Jr.  died on Aug. 5 at the St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1931, on the family farm in Morris County, Kan., to John W. Sr., and Gladys E.     (Miller) Gehrke.

Gehrke graduated from Lost Springs High School in 1950.

On Sept. 7, 1952, he married Barbara Adams in Herington, Kan. He and his wife moved to Oregon in 1981.

He was a farmer and stockman all his life.

Gehrke is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Blaine Gehrke and wife Dottie of Lost Springs Kan.; sister, Irene Parrish; brother, Larry Gehrke; two grandchildren; and four great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter; and a sister.

Graveside services were held on Aug. 12, at the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Herington, Kan. Pastor Charles Norman officiated.

Contributions in Gehrke’s memory may be made to the Burns Ambulance Service,   for the EMTs and First Responders of Harney County.