Aurora Wyn Potts is this week’s ‘Artist Behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment Community December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Submitted photo Aurora Wyn Potts enjoying the outdoors. She strives to capture wild, vibrant, and dynamic images in Eastern Oregon. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald Spark Collaborative Studios is pleased to welcome a new member. Aurora Wyn Potts is a professional photographer who has resided in Harney County since March 2020. Although she moved
Hilanders dominate at Woodfin-Robinson Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Photos by TERRY GRAHAM Hilanders in action during the Woodfin-Robinson Memorial at Burns High School on Friday, Dec. 3 The Burns Hilander wrestling team went 3-0 during the Woodfin-Robinson Memorial Tournament on Friday, Dec. 3, at Burns High School. Also taking part was Crane, Grant Union and Vale. Results for Burns (B) and Crane
Rex Glenn Baker 1952 – 2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Rex passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Nov. 22, 2021. He was born on Aug. 26, 1952 in Denver, Colo. to Richard S. Baker and Agnes “Marie” Baker. Rex graduated from Golden High School in 1970. In 1971 he married Connie (Wall) Hall. They had two children
William “Bill” Boyd Jones 1960 – 2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 William “Bill” Boyd Jones was born on Aug. 29, 1960 in Central Point, Ore., and in the presence of family and friends, he passed peacefully from this life into the next on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at his home in Burns. Bill leaves behind his wife, Jane Jones; his mom, Patricia
Mary K. Purdy 1929 -2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Mary K. Purdy was born in Burns on Oct. 27, 1929 to Earl and Mary Miller. She passed away on Nov. 26, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. Mary and her brother, Earl, Clyde and Buster grew up at Oregon End Ranch. She went to school in Denio, Burns and
Bonnie Smith 1934 – 2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Bonnie Smith, 87, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at Harney District Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Burns Cemetery.
Dr. Kirk Davies honored News December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Submitted photo Dr. Kirk Davies of the Agricultural Research Service is being recognized for his pioneering fire ecology research. On Nov. 30, 2021, Dr. Kirk Davies with the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) was honored with the Distinguished Leadership in Research Award from the Association for Fire Ecology
Christmas Bird Count for Kids returns News Youth December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 The Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids) returns for its third annual event, once again providing youth and families with an opportunity to get outside, count birds, and contribute to science in a fun and COVID-safe environment. As with last year, families are encouraged to create their own teams to go
School board considers process for evaluating superintendent News December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Tuesday, Nov. 9. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Vincent Adams, an Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) consultant, provided a special presentation via Zoom. The presentation
Death Notice Marvin F. Jay Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Marvin F. Jay, 92 of Craigmont, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville, Idaho.