Harney County using AlertSense for wolf notifications Agriculture News August 28, 2019August 27, 20190 by Patty Dorroh for Burns Times-Herald The Harney County Wolf Advisory Committee is turning to AlertSense, the county’s emergency notification system, as a way of communicating wolf sightings in Harney County. This collaborative concept will provide local ranchers and livestock producers with notifications of confirmed wolf sightings in the area, so they
Norman DeJong Obituary August 28, 2019August 27, 20190 Norman DeJong always gave his best, and he lived a good life. He said, “I am the happiest man on the planet.” The ones who really knew him and loved him will have his touch on their heart forever. Norm was born to Rudolph DeJong and Mary Ann Robins DeJong in
Sidney Leroy Spink 1947-2019 Obituary August 28, 2019August 27, 20190 Sidney Leroy Spink, 72, passed away peacefully July 9 at Harney District Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 21, 1947, in Portland to Richard and Ada Spink. He joined his brother, Gordon, and sisters, Arvilla and Marie. In 1963, Sid married Vicki Amundsen, and together they had three children,
Mildred “Millie” Eshelby 1918-2019 Obituary August 28, 2019August 27, 20190 Mildred “Millie” Eshelby, 101, passed away peacefully on the morning of Aug. 17. Millie was born July 17, 1918, in Oklahoma to James “Bill” and Jessie Doss. She lived in the southern U.S. before her family settled in Meridian, Idaho, on the “One Mile Ranch.” After high school graduation, she worked at
Harney County School District No. 3 welcomes new staff News August 21, 2019August 21, 20190 Students, it’s time to sharpen your pencils and dust off your backpacks, as the start of a new school year is rapidly approaching. If you attend classes within Harney County School District No. 3 you’re bound to see some new faces this year. Slater Elementary School is welcoming Shelley Marshall who
New Burns city manager resigns Burns City Council News August 21, 2019August 21, 20190 File photo On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Burns City Council voted to accept David Sneddon’s resignation from the Burns city manager position. David Sneddon’s stint as city manager for the city of Burns turned out to be a short one. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Burns City Council held a lengthy executive meeting, in accordance
Symmetry Care news clips Health Care News August 21, 2019August 21, 20190 An important, but often overlooked, aspect of your overall health is mental health. Due to stigma, isolation, misinformation, or an inability to access proper care, many people who struggle with mental illness do not seek help, thus compounding their symptoms. We are excited to begin this series that will, hopefully,
Mildred M. Eshelby 1918-2019 Obituary August 21, 2019August 22, 20190 Mildred M. Eshelby, 101, passed away Aug. 17. Mildred was born July 17, 1918. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, with a graveside service to follow in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Millie’s memory may be made to the Harney County Home
Norman DeJong 1942-2019 Obituary August 21, 2019August 22, 20190 Norman DeJong of Prairie City passed away June 1. Norm was born April 4, 1942, to Rudolph DeJong and Mary Ann Robins DeJong in Salt Lake City, Utah. Per his request, there will be no funeral service. There will be a motorcycle ride at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, starting and ending
Court receives update on groundwater study, place-based planning County Court News August 14, 2019August 14, 20190 Justin Iverson and Harmony Burright of the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) attended the Harney County Court meeting on Aug. 7 to provide updates regarding the groundwater study and place-based water planning. Groundwater study Since 2016, OWRD and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) have been cooperatively conducting a study in the