Young artists excel in Elks poster contest Arts and Entertainment Community Youth April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS From left: Dalley Sykes, Hadley Gunderson, and Dylan White display their winning plaques. Three fourth-graders from Slater Elementary School were recognized for their artistic talents in the Elks Eye Injury Protection Poster Contest. Burns Elks Lodge hosted the local contest in February, and Dalley Sykes, age 10, placed first
Digital Youth Art Contest Arts and Entertainment Youth April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 Now until May 1, youth in kindergarten through high school can begin their unique artwork creation of migratory birds. The art contest encourages youth to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned and observed about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry, youth are provided an opportunity to
Entrepreneur summit a success News Youth April 1, 2020April 1, 20200 Submitted photo From left to right: Tom Boyd, Boyd Metal Works; Methius Barney, Newe Inspirations; and Mason Radinovich, One Rad Cookie Company. Local teens from Harney County’s Mentor Match Youth Entrepreneur Program traveled to Baker City March 6 to participate in the “First Ever Rural Teen Entrepreneur Summit.” The Summit brought together
Reinforcing Positive Youth award News Youth March 25, 2020March 24, 20200 The Reinforcing Positive Youth Program has been around for several years. The program is supported by the Community Action Team (CAT) of Harney County. In the past, students who met the criteria were taken to Desert Historic Theatre and Crystal Hot Springs at the end of the trimester. The criteria that
OTEC art contest under way Arts and Entertainment News Youth February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is once again holding an artwork contest for local children to encourage them to be creative while learning about safety around electricity. Now until April 15, children of OTEC members — kindergarten to 8th grade — can take part in the 2020 Kids Electrical Safety Artwork
Bird count logs 24 species News Youth January 22, 2020January 21, 20200 Submitted photos Team Owls checking out a feeder in Hines. On Saturday, Jan. 11, 21 participants and nine volunteers braved the snow and cold to participate in Harney County’s First Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids). Our three hardy teams counted birds in assigned neighborhoods of Burns and Hines. It was a
Kids are going to the birds News Youth December 31, 2019December 30, 20190 Every year, adult volunteers throughout the United States count birds and contribute to one of the most successful citizen science projects in the world, taking part in local bird surveys known as the Christmas Bird Count. For the first time, children in Harney County will have the chance to be
HCSD No. 3 registration set News Youth August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Harney County School District (HCSD) No. 3 announced the schedule for registration and beginning school dates for the coming school year. Online registration, a new option for K-12, started Monday, Aug. 5. See website for details: https://www.burnsschools.k12.or.us/ Slater registration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, from noon to 3 p.m. Hines Middle School
Cutters seeking scholarship applicants by Aug. 15 Community News Youth July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 Photo by RICK VETTER The High Desert Cutters will be holding their scholarship cutting Saturday, July 20, at the Bell A Ranch. Attention college or trade school students! High Desert Cutters (HDC) club is offering scholarships to Harney County students. Applications need to be submitted by Aug. 15. To obtain an application,
2019 Sagebrush Gathering Lacrosse Tournament Sports Youth May 1, 2019May 2, 20190 The 2019 Sagebrush Gathering Lacrosse Tournament was held on Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, at the fields near Hines Park and Hines Middle School. More than 600 people attended the two-day tournament, which included athletes in kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition to the local Nadzitsaga team, players from Bend,