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Author: Randy Parks

Editor Randy was born in Iowa, and spent most of his life growing up in the Hawkeye State. After a few years in college, he settled in Idaho for a decade, skiing, golfing, and working at Sun Valley Resort. He married in 1985, completed broadcast school, and moved to Harney County in 1989 to work for KZZR. After 16 years of on-air work, he left the radio station and went to work for the Burns Times-Herald.

Crossroads Ranch hosting fundraising dinner

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With its sights set on opening this coming summer, Crossroads Ranch of Harney County is hosting its Third annual Fundraiser Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 23. Crossroads Ranch is a nonprofit equine therapy center, at 53 E. Industrial Way in Burns, set up to serve clients of all ages with

Mustangs pick up wins

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The Crane boys and girls basketball teams cruised to lopsided victories over Burnt River on Friday, Feb. 8. The Lady Mustangs beat Burnt River 97-13 to improve to 12-1 in the High Desert League, 21-3 overall. The Crane boys won their game 70-13 to raise their league record to 12-1, 17-7 overall. The

Burns council votes for economic development fund

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With the goal of spurring economic development in the community, the Burns City Council voted to use $5,000 to hire a grant writer to pursue more funds for the same purpose. The funds were already set aside in the budget for economic development. The council also voted to move the money

HCSD No. 3 votes to leave ESD services

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On Jan. 16, the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD3) board of directors passed a resolution to opt out of the agreement with the Harney Educational Service District (ESD) to provide services. HCSD3 Superintendent Steve Quick said the decision was basically financial, explaining that it allows the district to have

Burns girls defeat Nyssa, Vale in EOL play

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The Burns girls basketball team stayed unbeaten in Eastern Oregon League play with wins over Nyssa and Vale Jan. 25-26. On Friday, Jan. 25, the Lady Hilanders hosted Nyssa and came away with a 44-26 win. Allie Hueckman finished with 18 points to lead Burns in scoring. Mileah SkunkCap added eight points,

Crane tops Adrian 60-45 in HDL play

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Three Mustangs scored in double figures to lead the Crane boys basketball team to a 60-45 win over Adrian on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Crane Union High School. With the win, the Mustangs improved to 5-1 in the High Desert League, and 9-7 overall. Jacob Dunn dropped in 16 points to lead

Hines approves ATV Ordinance

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The newly elected members of the Hines Common Council officially began their terms on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Councilors Gary Miller, Hilda Allison, and Duane Hutchins took the oath of office administered by City Administrator Kirby Letham, and then they were officially seated in the council chamber. ••• The council approved Ordinance 322, “The

Burns topples Vale, Umatilla in EOL action

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Dakota Ceja scored 20 points and Zane Taylor added 15 to lead the Burns boys basketball team to a 47-40 Eastern Oregon League win over Vale on Thursday, Jan. 10, at Burns High School. The Hilanders controlled the tempo in the opening period as they forged a 19-10 lead. The Vikings opened

Burns girls top Ontario 51-30, now 13-1

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The Burns girls basketball team (13-1) picked up another non-conference win on Wednesday, Jan. 3, beating Ontario (2-10) 51-30 at Burns High School. Allie Hueckman led the Hilanders’ scoring attack with 15 points, and Aundraya Ceja dropped in 11. The contest was a bit of a rough-and-tumble affair, with both teams aggressive

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