OSAA’s new activities plan pushes start date to February, swaps seasons around COVID-19 Sports December 9, 2020December 9, 20200 The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Executive Board has revised the Association’s calendar to start activities in February. The OSAA Executive Board was hopeful that the state’s landscape was going to improve when it adopted the current calendar back in August, but that has not proven to be the case,
Armando Porras 1942-2020 Obituary December 9, 2020December 9, 20200 Armando Porras of Burns, passed away suddenly on Friday Nov. 27, 2020. He was 78 years old. Everyone who knew our Dad loved him. He enjoyed fishing, working in his garden, playing cards, shooting pool, and having friends and family over. Since the passing of our mom he was not himself,
Lucile Joyce Morris 1932 – 2020 Obituary December 9, 2020December 9, 20200 Lucile Joyce Morris passed away on Dec. 1. Joyce was born in Lewiston, Idaho to Kenneth Healy and Lois Turner Healy Burgert. She joined her sister and lifelong best friend Margaret. They grew up during the depression and the Second World War. While her stepfather was serving in Europe her mother
County covers a variety of topics County Court News December 2, 2020December 2, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meetings held Nov. 4 and Nov. 23. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Chris Siegner and staff from Symmetry Care were present to update the court. Harney County contracts with Symmetry Care for Mental Health Services. Jason Sanchez,
Krissy Matterson is this week’s ‘Artist behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment December 2, 2020December 2, 20200 Photo by MARY CORNING Krissy Matterson creates rustic furniture and decor by refurbishing abused and neglected pieces. When she isn’t working on projects, Matterson stays busy on her ranch. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald When I visited with Krissy Matterson about the rustic furniture and decor that she creates, this is what she
Safeway raises funds to feed local families News December 2, 2020December 2, 20200 Submitted photo The local Safeway staff distributed nearly 100 turkey dinners to Harney County families in front of the Burns store on Tuesday, Nov. 24. For the past several weeks, Safeway in Burns has been fundraising to buy dinners for local families. More than $12,000 was raised for the event. Thanks to the
Hines Council to draft, consider drug ordinance Hines Common Council News November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Nov. 10. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: During the department head reports: • Police Chief Ryan DeLange said the police department received 202 calls since his previous report to the council. This is a decrease of
Fulton springboards from Burns to collegiate diving Sports November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 Submitted photos Reagan Fulton traveled 290 miles from Burns to Beaverton to practice diving three weekends each month. by John L. Braese Easternoregonsports.com Imagine a high school basketball player with no gymnasium, no basket, and no backboard in which to practice or play a game. Fathom a high school wrestler with no mat and
America Recycles Day was celebrated Nov. 15 News November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 America Recycles Day was held Nov. 15 to remind Americans to reduce, reuse, recycle, and buy recycled products. Rimrock Recycling champions recycling in Harney County and is open for public recycling on Fridays and Saturdays. The local recycling endeavor is a collaborative effort that includes: • Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC), which accepts
Paula Kay Lynn 1951 – 2020 Obituary November 25, 2020November 25, 20200 Paula Lynn passed away on Nov. 16, 2020 in her home with family. Born 1951 in Baker City to Vard and Dorthy Pierce. Paula had two other siblings, sister, Carla White (deceased), and brother, Tracy Pierce. Paula graduated Baker High School then attended Beauty School. Later Paula married her beloved husband.