Court comments on Malheur Lakes Redband Trout Conservation Plan County Court News July 11, 2018July 11, 20180 Due to Independence Day, the Harney County Court rescheduled its regular meeting for Thursday, July 5. During the meeting, the court agreed to approve and submit its comments on the Malheur Lakes Redband Trout Conservation Plan. According to a press release published in the May 2 edition of the Burns Times-Herald, the
Dinner and silent auction to benefit Yarbor, Beers to be held July 21 Community News July 11, 2018July 11, 20180 A fundraising dinner and silent auction to help defray medical expenses for Harney County residents Robert Beers and Tiffany Yarbor will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. The Burns Lions Club will be preparing prime rib and
Horseshoe One team takes top spot in local ranch rodeo Rodeo Sports July 11, 2018July 11, 20181 Twenty-five teams competed for cash and prizes at the 15th annual Harney County Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, July 7, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. The four-man teams competed in six different events, and when the dust had settled, it was the Horseshoe One team of Devon Castle, Leland McDonald, Lou Banderas,
Barbara Maher 1949-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Barbara Maher, 68, passed away July 7 at her home in Princeton, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in September of 1949 in the Weiser, Idaho, hospital. She lived with her family on a ranch in Jordan Valley, until the age of 3. In 1952, they moved to the ranch
Ronald Graeme McComb Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Ronald Graeme McComb passed away June 30. Ron was an artist, a healer, a story-teller, a scholar, an activist, and a toucher of souls. He was generous with his laughter and his compassion, forging strong connections with many people throughout his long and vibrant life. Ron was born in Burns in 1938,
Raymond “Ray” Curtis 1935-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Raymond “Ray” Curtis passed away from cancer July 6, 2018, surrounded by family. Raymond was born May 18, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Auer and Ada (Johnson) Curtis. Ray grew up in Burns and worked as a ranch hand in the Steens Mountain area during his teens. He joined
Bob Christensen 1935-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Bob Christensen, 83 years young, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He suffered from dementia and COPD for the past 5 years. Bob was born Jan. 17, 1935, to Willie and Eva Christensen. He was the oldest of three children. His sister, Phyllis, was born just
Fourth of July activities planned in Harney County Community July 3, 2018July 3, 20180 Are you ready for some Fourth of July fun? All kinds of awesome activities are planned in Harney County to ensure that your Independence Day celebration is as lit as a firework! The athletically inclined can rise and shine with the 2018 Firecracker 5K fun run and walk at the Hines
Burns boosting fuel supply at airport Burns City Council News July 3, 2018July 3, 20180 With another fire season almost here, the Burns City Council voted to move forward with leasing a 3,000-gallon fuel truck to boost the fuel supply at the Burns Municipal Airport. City Manager (CM) Dauna Wensenk told the council the city could lease the truck for three months at a cost of
Hines short on police officers Hines Common Council News July 3, 2018July 3, 20180 At its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 26, the Hines Common Council accepted the resignation of Officer Roxane Ellis from the Hines Police Department. City Administrator Judy Erwin stated that Ellis had accepted a position with the Harney County Sheriff’s Office, working in the jail. Erwin explained that the new position