OTEC holding community food drive through Nov. 14 Community News November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is holding a community food drive to help fight hunger this holiday season. Now until Monday, Nov. 14, OTEC member-owners can drop off non-perishable food items at any of OTEC’s four offices, which are located in Baker City, Burns, John Day, and La Grande. All food will
Matteo Miles makes his mark on Burns Arts and Entertainment November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Submitted photos Using airbrush and spray paint techniques, Matteo Miles brought this large-scale portrait to life on the side of the Palace in downtown Burns. Meet the muralist Matteo Miles is the artist nickname I gave myself to brand my work. My full name is Matthew Miles Gutierrez. I’ve painted on canvas a
Burns Hilander cross country teams place sixth and seventh at state Burns Cross Country Burns Sports Sports November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Photos by RYAN HUGHES Girls team from L-R: Mattie Woodbury, Camryn Volle, Shailey White, Sydney White, Addie Robbins, Aleyna Banks, and Keaira Burns. Boys team from L-R: Tim Banks, Braedon O’Connor, Talon Morris, Kaden Peasley, Tanner Joyce, Lucian Miller, and Carsen Volle. Sydney White fought for an individual sixth place finish to
Ronald Krettinger 1940 – 2022 Obituary November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Ronald Krettinger passed away on Oct. 28 2022 at the age of 82. He was born in Grants Pass, Ore., Aug. 25, 1940 to Carl and Helen Krettinger. He married Sharon Jackson Nov. 18, 1960. He worked for the Forest Service as a mechanic and equipment operator and for Clackamas County as
PMC Arts & Culture celebrates the season with a harvest party! Arts and Entertainment November 2, 2022November 2, 20220 Submitted photo Youngsters crafted cute scarecrows from recycled bottles during the PMC Kids harvest party in October. by Misti Porter for Burns Times-Herald It seems like October just sneaked in, and suddenly it’s over! Where did it go so quickly? Maybe the beautiful weather, which allowed us to enjoy our last bits of summer,
OTEC expands Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program Community Health Care News Youth November 2, 2022November 2, 20220 Photo by SAMANTHA YARBROUGH Lea Hoover, executive director of the Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Member Foundation, (center) presents gift bags to Harney District Hospital Outreach Manager Steve Howe (left) and Chief Nursing Officer Elaine Wulff (right). Parents of babies born at Harney District Hospital will receive these bags, which are filled
Hilander cross country teams qualify for state Burns Cross Country Burns Sports Sports November 2, 2022November 2, 20220 Led by individual district champion Sydney White, who is a freshman, the lady's Hilander cross country team automatically qualified for state competition. White broke away from a trio in the last mile to produce a commanding victory, clocking a personal record of 19:16 over the 5k course. Strong performances from each
Janice Lynne Stowell 1941-2022 Obituary November 2, 2022November 2, 20220 Janice Lynne Stowell, 81, was taken home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 16, 2022. She was born on Aug. 17, 1941 in Spokane, Wash. She lived in Spokane as a small child before moving with her parents, Lavern and Audrey Williams to Burns. Janice
Wetlands along the Pacific Flyway are crucial habitat for migratory birds Agriculture News October 26, 2022October 26, 20220 Photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN Flooded fields in the Harney Basin support migrating and breeding birds. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Bob Sallinger said, “One of the big signs of fall is the birds flying overhead.” Sallinger is the conservation director for Portland Audubon and a participant of the Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative, which is
Veterans Day Assembly to be held Thursday, Nov. 10 News Veterans October 26, 2022October 26, 20220 Harney County School District No. 3 is excited to announce that the annual Veterans Day Assembly is back! All veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the assembly — which will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Burns High School — to recognize and honor their service. The school