Health Department welcomes new director COVID-19 Health Care News August 26, 2020August 26, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS Nic Calvin is set to take over the reins of the Harney County Health Department. Jolene Cawlfield is retiring from her position as director of the Harney County Health Department on Aug. 31, and Nic Calvin is set to take over the reins. Calvin grew up in Alabama —
Marijuana stash found on Steens Mountain News August 26, 2020August 26, 20200 Submitted photo On Aug. 17, at about 10:30 a.m., a local rancher called dispatch to report that they found seven backpacks of marijuana while gathering cattle on a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) allotment in a remote area of Steens Mountain. The sheriff’s office and BLM law enforcement were guided to
EPA declares outdoor burn ban for the Burns Paiute Reservation News August 26, 2020August 26, 20200 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 has called for a burn ban on all outdoor open burning on the Burns Paiute Reservation due to stagnant air conditions and elevated air pollution, until further notice. The burn ban applies to all outdoor and agricultural burning — including camping and recreational
Council moves forward with closure of Burns Town Apartments Burns City Council News August 26, 2020August 26, 20200 Photo by SAMANTHA WHITE The Burns Town Apartments in downtown Burns. Now the question is — where do the residents of the Burns Town Apartments (BTA) go? The Burns City Council held a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, to discuss the fate of the apartment building after it, once again, failed to
Margaret V. Russell 1917-2020 Obituary August 26, 2020August 26, 20200 Margaret V. Russell, 103, passed away peacefully Aug. 18 at The Aspens Living Center in Hines. Margaret was born April 5, 1917, in Fort Benton, Mont., to Vernon and Ann Viola (Gilstrap) Hill. She was one of seven children. Part of her childhood was spent on a dry land farm in
Funeral notice – Jack Smith Obituary August 26, 2020August 26, 20200 Jack Smith, 91, passed away peacefully at his home Aug. 23. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Jack’s memory can be made to the Harney County Hospice or to a charity of one’s choice.
Celebration of life cancellation – Richard L. Jordan Sr. Obituary August 26, 2020August 26, 20200 The celebration of life for Richard L. Jordan Sr. planned for Sept. 6 at the ranch in Westfall has been canceled because of the pandemic. Jordan Sr. passed away April 18.
Silvies Sunday Slam golf events to be held Sports August 25, 2020August 26, 20200 Silvies Valley Retreat Links & Spa announced the new "Silvies Sunday Slam." This weekly event is open to everyone. This will be a two-person team event, with the format varying weekly. Play is limited to the first 30 teams. The first Sunday Slam that an individual plays in will be
Fire destroys building at Allison Guard Station News August 19, 2020August 19, 20200 Submitted photos The warehouse/bunkhouse building at Allison Guard Station in 2011. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, smoke was reported in the main bunk house at Allison Guard Station on Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. The guard station houses wildland fire fighters throughout the summer months. Employees
Malheur Lake study looks at ways to clear turbid water News August 19, 2020August 19, 20200 Submitted photo A mesocosm prototype, made from PVC pipe and plastic sheeting, being tested in Malheur Lake. by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald In its current state, Malheur Lake is not a hospitable environment for plants. In fact, the murkiness of the water allows so little sunlight to penetrate the water column that