Community helps welcome New Year’s Baby Community News February 24, 2021February 24, 20210 Congratulations to Seth and Sarah Aurland and Harney District Hospital’s (HDH’s) New Year’s Baby 2021, Sterling William Aurland. Sterling was born Jan. 10, weighing 7 pounds and measuring 19.5 inches. He joins siblings, Sage, 3, and Sadie, 4, at home. The family received the New Year’s Baby gift basket containing the following
Winter in the Harney Basin is a quiet time full of anticipation Agriculture News February 17, 2021February 17, 20210 Photos by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE Winter brings hard work for ranchers, as they plow snow, break ice, and feed cows. by Lauren Brown Burns Times-Herald For some, winter is a time to be endured until warmer weather arrives. For others, winter is a time to slow down, stay warm, and contemplate and work toward what
HCSD No. 3 schools to return to full-time, in-person instruction March 1 News School Board February 17, 2021February 17, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Tuesday, Feb. 9. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Burns High School (BHS) Principal Robert Medley said that, after many meetings, discussions, phone calls, and a
Jack Albert Pfaff 1954 – 2021 Obituary February 17, 2021February 17, 20210 Jack Pfaff, 66, formerly of Baker City passed away at his home in Richland, Oregon on Feb. 4, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Jack Albert Pfaff was born May 8, 1954 in Tacoma, Wash. He was raised and educated in Spanaway, Wash. He attended
Matthew Joel Radinovich 1978 – 2021 Obituary February 17, 2021February 17, 20210 Matthew Joel Radinovich was born Aug. 24, 1978, to Kevin & Cheryl Radinovich, and joined older brother, Jason. He grew up in Hines and graduated from Burns High School in 1996. After graduating Matt attended Lineman College in Meridian, Idaho. On May 6, 2000, he married the love of his
Donna Hentsch is this week’s ‘Artist Behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Submitted photos From L-R: Fluid acrylic artist Donna Hentsch mixes paint with a pouring medium to create unique pieces. Hentsch showcasing some of her original artwork. Hentsch uses the excess paint to create paint skin ‘quilts.’ by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald The subject of this week’s Artist Behind the Art is Donna Hentsch. Hentsch
New groomer shed at Idlewild SnoPark News February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Submitted photos After years of hard work, persistence, and collaboration, the groomer shed is now a reality. The Malheur National Forest would like to thank the Harney County Snowmobile Club (HCSC) for their initiative and hard work to fund and build a groomer shed at the Idlewild SnoPark. The HCSC applied for an
State now requires insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations Health Care News February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 The State of Oregon now requires health benefit plans in Oregon to cover costs of vaccination for COVID-19, following an order by state Public Health Director Rachael Banks. The Jan. 27 determination cites Oregon Revised Statute 743A.264 (2) and (3) in mandating that private health plans operating in Oregon not charge
Matt Radinovich Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Funeral Notice Matt Radinovich, 42, passed away on Feb. 6, 2021 at St. Charles Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sat., Feb. 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harney County Fairgrounds Memorial Building. Contributions in his memory can be made to Stephanie Radinovich’s bank at Bank
Roberta “Bobbie” M. Buckley 1943 – 2021 Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Roberta passed away at her home in Vancouver, Wash. shortly after learning she had lung cancer. Bobbie was born in Wallace, Idaho to Robert W. and Margaret V. (Hill) Russell. She joined sisters Marlene, Marcheta and brother, David, came later. The family moved to Burns in 1954 and Bobbie finished her schooling