Court appoints fair board members County Court News February 1, 2017February 1, 20170 During its regular meeting on Jan. 18, the Harney County Court resumed its conversation concerning the Harney County Fair Board. A work session was held Jan. 11 at the Harney County Fairgrounds to discuss fair board appointments and possible changes. Other topics of discussion included financial challenges and a vision for
Free income tax preparation and assistance available Community News February 1, 2017February 1, 20170 Free income tax preparation and assistance is available for taxpayers age 60 and older and low and middle-income taxpayers of any age through the AARP Tax-Aide program. There is no income limit for participating in this program; only the complexity of the tax return determines whether or not a taxpayer
Hilanders continue EOL play with contests against Umatilla, Irrigon Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports February 1, 2017February 1, 20170 The Burns girls basketball team defeated Umatilla twice and lost to Irrigon in Eastern Oregon League (EOL) play, and are now 4-1 in conference play. On Monday, Jan. 23, the Hilanders traveled to Umatilla and came away with a 39-36 victory. The following day, Burns played at Irrigon and the Knights picked
Caryn Ann Ellis Obituary February 1, 2017February 2, 20170 Caryn Ann Ellis, 51, passed away Jan. 20. She was born and raised in Burns, where she attended grade school and high school. Caryn was the New Year’s baby of 1966. She is survived by her three daughters, Ashley, Tiffany, and Kiley. Caryn was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie and Arthur
Marilyn Carol Langenfeld McManus 1944-2016 Obituary February 1, 2017February 2, 20170 Marilyn Carol Langenfeld McManus passed away Nov. 24, 2016, in Bend. She was born Jan. 22, 1944, in Portland to Ray and Dorothy Fisk. She had lived for many years in Burns and had worked at Harney County Hospital. She had a son and a daughter, three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Snow creates challenges for city of Hines Hines City Council News January 25, 2017January 26, 20170 Mayor, councilors take oath of office To no one’s surprise, the amount of snow Harney County has received this winter was the topic of several conversations at the Hines Common Council meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 18. Hines Fire Chief Bob Spence reported he had been busy digging out fire hydrants and has
Teen Court Program revamped and re-energized News Youth January 25, 2017January 25, 20170 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The Teen Court program is being revamped and re-energized by the Harney County Juvenile Department. Lori Cheek, Harney County Juvenile Department Director, and Brooke Nyman, Probation Officer, are working together to reinstate Teen Court as a viable program within the juvenile crime prevention program. Teen Court is a
Burns and Crane compete in Oregon Classic Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports January 25, 2017January 25, 20170 The Burns and Crane wrestling teams competed in the Oregon Classic held Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13-14, in Redmond. The Mustangs placed fourth in the 2A/1A division, while the Hilanders won just one of their duals in the 3A division. Results are as follows: Crane 36 Grant Union 32 106 — Double forfeit 113
Ulaberl Allen 1930-2017 Obituary January 25, 2017January 26, 20171 Ulaberl M. Allen, 86, died on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Harney District Hospital. A Funeral Mass was held for her on January 21, 2017. Ulaberl M. Allen was born in Thetford, Vt. on Feb. 21, 1930 to parents, Admiral D. Palmer and Myrtle Knight. She was the third of eight
Celebration of Life — Russell Basey Obituary January 25, 2017January 26, 20170 Please join family and friends for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Russell Basey at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Burns Christan Church, 125 South Buena Vista in Burns. A fund is being set up at US Bank to accept donations in Russell’s memory. Funds will be