And The Plot Chickens: Starting from scratch Community November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Photo by Kellie Frank Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald As the former administrator for our local Farm Service Administration office, Kellie Frank is no stranger to proposal writing. She recently used those skills to apply for a grant to expand her new business and passion, “And The Plot Chickens.” The Oregon Department of Agriculture
Adventure Harney plans the Skull Bike Race to comeback in 2025 Community November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Adventure Harney held its first meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, to plan the 2025 Skull Bike Race, led by committee chair, Natasha Gunn. Volunteers and outdoor recreation professionals joined the meeting via Zoom or in person at the Harney County Community Center. Together, they discussed
Mustangs dominate Union and capture their second consecutive 1A state championship Crane Volleyball November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Photos by Debbie Raney The Crane Mustang volleyball team won their second consecutive 1A state championship, defeating Union in straight sets 25-20, 25-10, 25-23 at the 2024 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 1A Volleyball State Championship held at Ridgeview High School in Redmond on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9. Coming into the tournament,
Brenda Kay Bloomquist 1942 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Kay Bloomquist passed away on Oct. 21, 2024, in Burns, at the age of 81. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, leaving behind a legacy of her love of Jesus, her kindness and her beacon of light to all who knew her. Born on Dec. 31,
Florence Krueger 1929 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Florence Krueger came into this world on July 20, 1929 and passed away on Nov. 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Bert and Ethel Stidham of Clark Wyo., sister to Lester, Margie, Violet who died as an infant, Ray, Burt, Argetta, Ruby, Opal, Arnie, Leonard, Wesley and Roy. She was
Julie Walls 1948 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Julie Walls passed peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 27, 2024 at her home in Lafayette, Ore. She was born on April 26, 1948 in Indianapolis, Ind., to Norma Gertrued (Waite) and Ralph “Buzz” Stafford. Her summers were spent on her grandparents farm where she helped tend the garden and
William R. Parkhurst 1945 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 William R. Parkhurst, passed away, on Nov. 3, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Bill was born in Ontario, on May 21, 1945 to Mayfield and Vera Parkhurst. He worked at Termicaold and ran a successful account practice, farmed, and worked with both the Piaute Indian Nation in Burns and the Quinault Indian Nation. He
Mollie Larson to compete in runDisney full marathon at Walt Disney World Community November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 by Mollie Larson for the Burns Times-Herald My name is Mollie Larson I represented Harney County for the princess half marathon 2023 at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. After my first race at Disney World I was contacted by runDisney asking for an interview. I declined that interview due to the fact I
Juniper thinning safeguards Burns Butte infrastructure and the community News November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Photos by HDP James Williams for Burns Times-Herald Anyone who’s traveled up the Hines Logging Road recently might have encountered tree-fallers or, later, slash piles just west of the Burns Butte Shooting Range. Such work is all part of a collaborative effort to protect critical infrastructure from wildfire. During a two-week span in September,
Hilander cross country qualify for State Burns Cross Country November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Photo by BHS Cross Country On Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, the Hilander boys and girls cross-country teams traveled north for the district competition at Pendleton Community Park. Rainy cool conditions did not dampen desire or efforts. The Hilander men’s team finished third and was led by senior Talon Morris, who raced