Tayleur Baker awarded Ronald Reagan Foundation scholarship News Youth August 2, 2023August 2, 20230 Submitted photo Tayleur Baker (third from left) with the other recipients of the 2023 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, in partnership with GE, recognized this year’s class of GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program recipients. These students were selected for their exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Tayleur Baker of
Help make Geno’s Youth Center at Kids Club a reality Community Youth June 21, 2023June 21, 20230 It’s summer in the Burns-Hines area, which means the kids are on the loose from school. With the help of our community, the county’s youth will have a completely new Kids Club of Harney County at Geno’s Youth Center by the end of next summer. A fundraising campaign is underway to
Medley completes internship at Sheriff’s Office Community News Youth May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Photo courtesy of HARNEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE From L-R: Deputy Robby Tiller, Intern Merissa Medley, Deputy Cody Rusow, and Deputy Tanner Bennett. On May 18, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office presented Burns High School senior Merissa Medley with a certificate of completion of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office Justice Services Internship. Since January,
High Desert Partnership’s Youth Collaborative offers opportunities for career exploration News Youth May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 Photos by BRANDON MCMULLEN From L-R: Lacy Tiller at Slater Elementary during her elementary education internship. Jayson Graham working at his internship at Point S. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Burns High School (BHS) senior Merissa Medley is interested in detective work and investigation, so she jumped at the chance to participate in
Artist-in-Residence program inspires youth to appreciate nature Arts and Entertainment Youth April 5, 2023April 6, 20230 Photos courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Some of the artwork created by students during the AiR program. by Julie Burchstead for Burns Times-Herald March 6 barely “turned on the lights” as we turned out of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters onto Sodhouse Lane and headed to Burns. Outside the window, the unique
PMC Arts & Culture: Getting in touch with local youth Arts and Entertainment News Youth March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Submitted photo Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company sent PMC Arts & Culture Foundation a variety of seeds for its gardening classes. by Misti Porter, PMC Arts & Culture Foundation for Burns Times-Herald Spring is looming closer (at least we hope so), but things have not slowed down here at PMC Arts & Culture Foundation. Last
Girl Scouts give back Community News Youth February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 Photo by ASHLEY GAROUTTE Local Girl Scout Troop 50142 has been busy giving back to the Harney County community! This group of generous, hard working girls donated 21 pairs of roller skates to High Desert Park & Recreation to help with the skate nights (pictured). The troop also donated $1,000 worth
Elks Lodge holds annual Hoop Shoot Sports Youth December 14, 2022December 14, 20220 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM A total of 22 competitors took part in the 2022 Elks Hoop Shoot, which was held Saturday, Dec. 10. Burns Elks Lodge No. 1680 held its annual Hoop Shoot competition Saturday, Dec. 10, at Burns High School. A total of 22 competitors took part in the event. First-place finishers
Jamie Perry becomes CASA volunteer News Youth November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Photo courtesy of SAMANTHA DOWELL, Harney County Circuit Court Trial Court Administrator Harney County CASA volunteers and Judge Rob Raschio following the swearing in of Jamie Perry as the newest advocate. From L-R: Sandy Volle, Virginia Smith, Brian Bowman, Maranda Calkins, Judge Raschio, Diane Ashton-Rollins, Jamie Perry, Ramona Revak, Marcie Colahan,
Sen. Findley and Judge Raschio met with second graders at Slater Elementary News Youth November 16, 2022November 16, 20220 Photos by Melissa Mesa Sen. Lynn Findley (left) and Judge Robert Raschio (right) pose for a picture with the second graders at Slater Elementary. On Nov. 10, Sen. Lynn Findley (District 30) and Rob Raschio, 24th Judicial District Circuit Court judge, met with all of the second graders at Slater Elementary School. Findley