Small mill fills niche in local lumber market Business News December 14, 2016December 14, 20160 The aim of any business is to fill a niche in the market place, and one of the newest players in the wood products industry is Harney Forest Products, LLC of Burns. Dave Clelland and his wife, Dana, are co-owners in the business that began last February by selling firewood at
Court passes resolution to convey Goal 5 work plan County Court News December 14, 2016December 14, 20160 During its regular meeting on Dec. 7, the Harney County Court revisited its conversation concerning updating Goal 5. Goal 5 is one of Oregon’s 19 Statewide Planning Goals, which express the state’s policies on land use and related topics. The goals are achieved through local comprehensive planning, but local plans must
Court plans for upcoming commissioner vacancy County Court News December 7, 2016December 7, 20160 Shooting range transfer discussed The regular meeting of the Harney County Court was rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 22. During this meeting, the court discussed the process for filling the upcoming county commissioner vacancy. (Pete Runnels will vacate his position as commissioner when he assumes the role of county judge in January.) An advertisement
Crossroad Ranch to offer equine therapy Business News November 30, 2016November 30, 20163 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald When Jennifer Williams’ son, Arly, was injured in a car accident on Jan. 1, 2014, she knew she had to do something to help others who had experienced similar trauma. The dream of Crossroads Ranch was born. Located at the end of South Broadway Ave., in the former
Holiday Happenings Community News November 30, 2016December 1, 20160 With the Christmas season upon us, here are a number of events the public can attend to make the holidays a happy time: Friday, Dec. 2 • Home Spun Craft Bazaar at Slater Elementary School from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The bazaar will feature local and regional craft items, and the
New acupuncturist booking appointments in Burns Business News November 23, 2016November 23, 20160 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald Hiroki Ide is the new acupuncturist at Kiger West Acupuncture on 229 N. Egan in Burns. Ide was born and raised in Osaka, Japan, and learned acupuncture from his grandfather, who is blind. Ide explained that, traditionally, acupuncture and body work were considered “blind professions” because sight is
LaFollette congratulates new mayor, councilors Burns City Council News November 23, 2016November 23, 20160 At the start of the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16, Mayor Craig LaFollette congratulated those elected to council positions in the Nov. 8 election. Lynda Fine and Donna Liz Appelman were elected by write-in votes to Positions 1 and 2, respectively, Terri Presley was re-elected to Position No.
The 2016 General Election results are in Election News November 16, 2016November 16, 20160 Unofficial results from from Harney County Clerk Dag Robinson for the Nov. 8 election are as follows: Harney County Commissioner: Mark Owens 3,111 (96 percent); Write-in 112 (3 percent). Harney County Clerk: Derrin (Dag) Robinson 3,253 (99 percent); Write-in 18. Harney County Sheriff: Dave Ward 2,315 (58 percent); Alan Johnson 1,628 (41 percent);
Hines Council considers marijuana odor Hines Common Council News November 16, 2016November 16, 20160 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald On Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m., the Hines Common Council held their regularly scheduled meeting. The court returned to an issue that Police Chief Ryan DeLange had brought to the court’s attention in the previous meeting, concerning complaints about the odor of private outdoor medical marijuana grows. City
Burns Paiute Tribe Domestic Violence Department hosts activities in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Burns Paiute Tribe Community News November 9, 2016November 10, 20161 by Selené Dobson for Burns Times-Herald The Burns Paiute Tribe Domestic Violence Department had a busy October, as it hosted several activities in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For the entire month, a banner was on display for “The Light in the Window Project.” People who wanted to advocate against domestic violence