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Author: Samantha White

Samantha White was born and raised in Harney County, and she graduated from Burns High School in 2005. After high school, she attended the University of Oregon where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in magazine journalism. White was hired as a reporter for the Burns Times-Herald in September 2012.

Franklin retiring from position as treasurer

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During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on April 19, Harney County Treasurer Nellie Franklin announced that she is retiring July 1, and her last working day will be June 30. Franklin has served in her position since 1991. The position will be advertised, and a committee will be formed

Oard’s Gallery: Serving Harney County for 135 years, three generations

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  If you travel east from Burns on Highway 20, you’re bound to discover Oard’s Gallery in Buchanan. “We’re the center of the action,” owner Sheila Oard said, explaining that the gallery is located 23 miles from Burns, 22 miles from Drewsey, and 18 miles from Crane. In addition to art and jewelery,

Court receives update from Symmetry Care Inc.

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Chris Siegner and Ashley Vanderdasson attended the March 8 meeting of the Harney County Court to provide an update regarding Symmetry Care Inc. Siegner is the director of Symmetry Care, and Vanderdasson is Symmetry Care’s nurse practitioner. They reported that Symmetry Care was recently designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

Soaring Spirits International promotes hope, healing

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Autumn Toelle’s life was turned upside down when her husband, Joe, died suddenly in February of 2015. Joe — who was an athlete, avid hunter, and wildfire fighter — lost his life when his heart stopped while he was jogging. “Apparently, he had something wrong with his heart, but they don’t know

SMAC meets March 16, 17 in Hines

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The next Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) meeting is set for Thursday and Friday, March 16-17, at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District Office, 28910 Highway 20 West, in Hines. The two-day meeting schedule is: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday’s

Court updated about available veterans services

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Veterans Service Officer Guy McKay attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 15 to present a quarterly report and discuss veterans programs. McKay also updated the court regarding legislative action concerning veterans and veteran issues and provided copies of House Concurrent Resolution 6. The resolution recognizes and honors

Court discusses retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch

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Colby Marshall and Tygh Campbell attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 1 to provide a presentation about the retreat that will open at Silvies Valley Ranch in July. About The Retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch Campbell said the retreat currently consists of a main lodge, guest cabins,

Court appoints fair board members

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During its regular meeting on Jan. 18, the Harney County Court resumed its conversation concerning the Harney County Fair Board. A work session was held Jan. 11 at the Harney County Fairgrounds to discuss fair board appointments and possible changes. Other topics of discussion included financial challenges and a vision for

Court passes resolution to convey Goal 5 work plan

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During its regular meeting on Dec. 7, the Harney County Court revisited its conversation concerning updating Goal 5. Goal 5 is one of Oregon’s 19 Statewide Planning Goals, which express the state’s policies on land use and related topics. The goals are achieved through local comprehensive planning, but local plans must

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