Options for ambulance cost coverage explored Health Care News October 11, 2017October 11, 20171 With an expansive territory of more than 10,000 square miles, Harney County is larger than some states. However, less than 8,000 people call the county home. With room to roam, the benefits of the frontier lifestyle are plentiful. However, the vast landscape can be challenging for emergency medical care providers
Caponetto to be featured in promotional video Arts and Entertainment Burns Paiute Tribe News Youth October 11, 2017October 11, 20170 Jon Caponetto, a 2015 graduate of Burns High School (BHS) and a member of the Burns Paiute Tribe, will be featured in an upcoming promotional video for the University of Oregon. CC Wright, coordinator of Native American recruitment for the university said Caponetto was selected as an example of Native Americans
Burns picks up wins over Nyssa, Ontario Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 11, 2017October 11, 20170 The Hilander volleyball team added another non-conference win to their record on Thursday, Oct. 5, as they defeated Ontario 25-17, 25-21, and 25-10. Rachel Duhn and Allie Hueckman each had five kills to account for half of the team’s 20 kills. Jenna Garner added four kills and Parker Landon three. Burns played
Robert Lee Eberhard 1935-2017 Obituary October 11, 2017October 13, 20170 Robert L. Eberhard, the familiar face and voice of Eberhard’s Dairy Products in Central Oregon, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at his home in Redmond, ending his fight with cancer. Bob Eberhard was born May 6, 1935, in Prineville, to Swiss immigrant John Eberhard and his wife, Nelda. Bob was
Paul A. Rhodes 1933-2017 Obituary October 11, 2017October 12, 20170 Paul A. Rhodes, 84, of Cove, passed away Friday, Sept. 29, at a local care facility. Paul was born July 11, 1933, in Spooner, Wis., to Peter and Leona Rhodes. After high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in occupied Germany as a military policeman. He
Faithe Rupp Obituary October 11, 2017October 13, 20170 Faithe Rupp passed away Thursday, Oct. 5. She championed two neurological diseases, Parkinson’s and multiple system atrophy, with amazing grace and stamina, to the very end. She remained in her home where she was surrounded by family, friends, and caregivers. She was age 70 at her passing. Faithe is survived by
Burns council considers transportation fee Burns City Council News October 4, 2017October 4, 20170 Jeremy Green, legal counsel for the city of Burns, attended the city council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 27, to review the proposed transportation fee being considered by the council. Green explained that the city had a street evaluation performed earlier this year, and the report concluded that the city’s street system is
‘Kindness Rocks’ project in Harney County Arts and Entertainment Community News October 4, 2017October 4, 20170 by MJ Wallis for the Burns Times-Herald The Harney County Arts and Crafts Association (HCACA) hosted a “Kindness Rocks” workshop on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the basement meeting room of the Harney County Courthouse. More than a dozen interested people of all ages and artistic abilities met to kick off our own
Klus takes first at Outback Invitational Burns Cross Country Burns Sports Sports October 4, 2017October 4, 20170 Emmett Klus of Burns won the individual title to lead the Hilanders to a first-place finish at the Outback Invitational held at North Lake High School Friday, Sept. 29. Klus finished the 5K course in a time of 17:56.00 to outdistance all other competitors. JP Friedrichsen placed fourth (19:22.70), Ryan Robles
Jeannine Yvonne Hagele 1928 – 2017 Obituary October 4, 2017October 5, 20170 Jeannine Yvonne Hagele, formerly of Boise, Idaho, and Burns, passed away April 23, near her home in Sacramento, Calif. Born July 3, 1928, in Bow Island, Alberta, Canada, as Edith Viola Spiers to William Housley and Mae Middleton Spiers, Jeannine was adopted by John Lawrence Johnson and Laneita Irene Johnson (nee