Owens to run for state representative Election News November 6, 2019November 6, 20190 On Nov. 4, Republican Mark Owens, local rancher and Harney County commissioner, announced his candidacy for state representative in Oregon’s House District 60. The seat is currently held by Rep. Lynn Findley (R-Vale) who announced last week that he will be running for the Oregon Senate. “It is a privilege and
Falconers Association to Hold Annual Meet in Burns News November 6, 2019November 6, 20190 The Oregon Falconers Association will be holding its annual field meet at the Harney County Fairgrounds from Thursday, Nov. 7 to Saturday, Nov. 9. Falconry is a hunting sport where trained raptors (hawks and falcons) take wild quarry, such as jackrabbits, cottontails, and ducks. Falconry is the most heavily regulated of
Mustangs tripped up by Eagles in 1A playoff Crane Sports Crane Volleyball Sports November 6, 2019November 6, 20190 Photo by RANDY PARKS Crane’s Taelor Hammack blasts a shot over the net in the Mustangs’ match with Crosshill Christian. Leading two games to one, the Crane volleyball team appeared ready to defeat Crosshill Christian in the second round of the OSAA 1A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Crane Union
Munkers declines city manager offer Burns City Council News October 30, 2019October 31, 20190 On Oct. 9, the Burns City Council voted to terminate its search for a city manager and instead hire an interim for a short period of time. At the council meeting on Oct. 23, it was announced that the city had come to terms with Don Munkers to fill the interim
Court considers future of Home Health and Hospice program County Court Health Care News October 30, 2019October 31, 20190 Harney County Home Health and Hospice Director Jodi McLean attended the Harney County Court meeting on Oct. 16 to discuss the future of the home health and hospice program. In a letter to the editor published in the Oct. 9 edition of the Burns Times-Herald, McLean stated that, “Due to the
Hilanders roll to 47-19 win over Ontario Burns Football Burns Sports Sports October 30, 2019October 31, 20190 Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM Justin Winn of Burns upends Ontario quarterback Kenji Teramura. The Burns Hilanders rushed for 336 yards and six touchdowns on their way to a 47-19 non-conference win over Ontario on Friday, Oct. 25, at Ontario. The Hilanders’ Jaden Tiller rushed for 160 yards and two scores on 12 carries,
Verda Valentine Tiller 1926-2019 Obituary October 30, 2019November 5, 20190 Verda Valentine Tiller passed away Oct. 20 at The Aspens Living Center. Verda was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Burns, to Charles and Hazel (Mace) Culp. She joined three other siblings at the Culp family ranch — brothers, Pat and Fred (Bud), and sister, Myrtle. Verda’s love for animals was evident at
Ronald Lee “Ron” McGowan 1943-2019 Obituary October 30, 2019November 5, 20190 Ronald Lee “Ron” McGowan passed away Oct. 16. Ron was born April 10, 1943, in Berkeley, Calif. He attended the University of Oregon and earned his bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State College. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to hunt and fish with friends and family. He was married in January
Dona Lee (Fones) Tiller 1945-2019 Obituary October 30, 2019November 5, 20190 Dona Lee Tiller, of Hines, passed away peacefully at Harney District Hospital Oct. 27. Dona was born Sept. 27, 1945, in Portland, to Lloyd Ernist Fones and Maxine Elizabeth (Fields) Fones. Her family relocated to Harney County in 1946. She attended Burns Grade School and graduated from Burns Union High School
Candidates for interim city manager considered Burns City Council News October 23, 2019October 24, 20190 The Burns City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to discuss the city manager position. At the council meeting on Oct. 9, the council voted to stop the recruitment process for a city manager and start the process to hire an interim city manager. The city then contacted