Christmas Jamboree coming to town Community News December 5, 2018December 6, 20180 It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Harney County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the season with a Christmas Jamboree in downtown Burns on Saturday, Dec. 8. The events get under way with the most important meal of the day. Breakfast with Santa will be served at the
Interior Department representative hears locals’ concerns News December 5, 2018December 6, 20180 Timothy Williams, deputy director in the Office of External Affairs at the U. S. Interior Department, was the guest speaker at a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 29, hosted by the Harney Soil and Water Conservation District. Williams’ visit to Harney County was an effort to hear residents’ concerns on a
Burns, Crane wrestlers compete at Woodfin-Robinson tourney Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports December 5, 2018December 6, 20180 The Baker Bulldogs defeated Burns 42-32 to win the seven-team Woodfin-Robinson Memorial Tournament on Friday, Nov. 30, at Burns High School. Burns and Baker were both undefeated in their four previous duals, and it was the Bulldogs coming out on top in the final dual. Also taking part in the tournament were
Doris A. Snell 1922-2018 Obituary December 5, 2018December 7, 20180 Doris A. Snell, 96, passed away Nov. 18 at Friendsview Manor in Newberg. Doris was born in March 1922 in Leoti, Kan., to Pliny B. and Mabel Stiles. She attended country schools in her elementary years and graduated from Wichita County High School in 1940. Shortly thereafter, she traveled to Harney
Jose “Joe” Marion Madarieta II 1941-2018 Obituary December 5, 2018December 7, 20180 Jose “Joe” Marion Madarieta II passed away peacefully Oct. 16 at his home in Casa Grande, Ariz., with his wife and son by his side. Joe, the son of the late Jose and Venna Madarieta, was born March 12, 1941, in Tacoma, Wash. His father was a Basque immigrant from Ispaster,
Zella P. Arment Fleury Street 1934-2018 Obituary December 5, 2018December 7, 20180 Zella P. Arment Fleury Street, 84, passed away Nov. 16 in Hines. Zella was born Feb. 11, 1934, in Gordon, Neb., to Orin Arment and Esther (Madison) Arment. Later in life, she moved to Payette, Idaho, then she moved to Seneca, where she meet Glen Fleury. They had six children. After leaving
Funeral service — Brenda K. Pointere Obituary December 5, 2018December 7, 20180 Brenda K. Pointere, 60, passed away suddenly Dec. 1 at her home in Hines. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hines. The family will meet with friends for a reception to honor Brenda one hour
Court discusses status of Redband Trout Conservation Plan County Court News November 28, 2018November 28, 20180 A work session was held during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Nov. 21 to discuss the status of the Malheur Lakes Redband Trout Conservation Plan. According to a press release published in the May 2 edition of the Burns Times-Herald, the plan intends “to protect, conserve, and
Seasonal illness precautions in place at Harney District Hospital Health Care News November 28, 2018November 28, 20180 Standard seasonal illness precautions have been put in place at Harney District Hospital for the health and safety of patients and staff. All visitors are asked to check in at the admitting desk at the front of the hospital, even if just visiting friends or family. For the safety of patients
Making a video on the Alvord Desert News November 28, 2018November 28, 20180 America’s public lands have long been a popular location for still and video photography. The desert landscapes, dry lakebeds, mountain terrain, and open range of the American West provide some incredible scenery. Many commercials and print advertisements have been captured on Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-administered lands right here in