Preparations under way for upcoming fire season News June 22, 2022June 22, 20220 Photo courtesy of InciWeb A crew member on the 2021 Black Butte Fire. by Scott Barton for Burns Times-Herald Spring has sprung in Harney County. Cold temperatures are giving way to warm/long days, signs of renewal, and new life. Migratory birds have marked their annual return, wildflowers are in bloom, and the landscape is
Symmetry Care Inc. opening a coffee shop Business News June 22, 2022June 22, 20220 Symmetry Care Inc. is excited to announce a new project aimed at continuing the revitalization of downtown Burns and helping people gain job skills, build self-confidence, and contribute to others. Symmetry Care purchased the former Hilander Restaurant and will repurpose it into a coffee shop that reflects the aesthetic principles displayed
Casey Eye Institute focuses on local vision care Health Care News June 22, 2022June 22, 20220 Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE From L-R: Francisco Merino, Dove Spector, Verian Wedeking, and Dr. Mitch Brinks of the Casey Eye Institute pose for a photo outside of the mobile vision clinic. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Casey Eye Institute provides eye care for adults and children throughout the Pacific Northwest and
Tina Denise (Shepherd) Bossuot 1966-2022 Obituary June 22, 2022June 22, 20220 Tina Bossuot, age 55, passed away on June 13, 2022. A full obituary will be published in next week’s newspaper. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 1, at 10 a.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church at 417 W. Washington in Burns. Tina loved watching her grandkids play sports. In
Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race rolling through town this weekend Arts and Entertainment Community News Sports June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Photo by CAMERON SANDERS Riders preparing to start last year’s Skull Gravel Grinder bike race. The Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race is rolling through Harney County this Saturday, June 18. Billed as “America’s ‘gnarliest’ gravel race,” the Skull 120/60/30’s rugged route highlights Harney County’s trying terrain, which sets Eastern Oregon apart from
High Desert Music Jamboree will be held June 16-18 Arts and Entertainment Community News June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Submitted photo Jamming will abound this weekend at the High Desert Music Jamboree at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Are you ready for some foot-stomping old time music? Come on down to the High Desert Music Jamboree at Harney County Fairgrounds June 16-18, hosted by the Oregon OldTime Fiddlers. This longstanding event of 31 years
Ranchers and birds forced to face severe drought Agriculture News June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Submitted photo Rancher Mitch Baker cutting native meadow hay in July 2020. by Amy S. Morfas for Burns Times-Herald According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 100 percent of Harney County is in a severe drought. What does this mean for local ranchers who depend on water to sustain and grow hay to feed their
Shannon Dee Fritts 1968 – 2022 Obituary June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Shannon Dee Fritts was born in Stockton, Calif., on July 7, 1968, passing away on March 17, 2022 in Burns. She was the third of five children born to Jack L. Fritts and Maura V. (Remolette) Clarke. While in elementary school, Shannon’s family moved to Burns. As a child,
Sharon Ann (Everhart) Reason 1946 – 2022 Obituary June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Our Lord on June 4, 2022 called Sharon Ann (Everhart) Reason to be one of his amazing angles. Sharon was proceeded in death by her mother, father, step-father, two brothers, sister, niece, nephew, great-nephew, and great-grandson. She was survived by her two children, Mark Kay, and daughter, Kimberly (Kay) McCanna and
Mildred Wocelka 1926 – 2022 Obituary June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Mildred Wocelka of Hines, passed away on June 10, 2022 at The Aspens Assisted Living Community. She was 95 years of age. Mildred Farly was born Oct. 10, 1926 in Park Falls, Wis. Mildred was the oldest of three children. On July 14, 1945, Mildred married her high school sweetheart, Bob Wocelka.