Masonic Lodge meets the first and third Monday of each month at the Burns Masonic Lodge, 1210 West Taylor, at 7 p.m.

HDH Sports & Physical Therapy will offer a free athletic injury clinic at that facility, 559 West Washington, every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. A physical therapist will assess and treat athletic injuries and provide education for athletes and parents on self management of injuries. For more information, call 541-573-1543.

Burns Fire Dept. meets each Monday at the Burns Fire Hall at 7 p.m.

The Hines Volunteer Fire Department meets at the Hines Fire Hall each Monday at 7 p.m. (except the last Monday of the month). Prospective members may contact Fire Chief Bob Spence at 541-573-7477 or 541-573-2251.

Narcotics Anonymous meets each Monday at 7 p.m. at Foursquare Church, 74 S. Alvord, Burns.

The Burns Lions Club meets each Monday at noon at the Burns Elks Lodge, 118 N. Broadway, for lunch. Those interested in serving the community are welcome.

Harney District Hospital is sponsoring “Emotional Eating,” an informative workshop that focuses on identifying your eating lifestyle patterns and goals to overcome them, on Tuesday, March 16, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the HDH Board Room. The workshop will be co-hosted by Amy Dobson, Harney District Hospital Dietary Supervisor and Christy Davis, Harney Behavioral Health Counselor. For more details, call 541-573-8318.

Rimrock Recycling board meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at 29903 Hotchkiss Lane.

The American Legion Harney County Post #63 meets at 63 West “C” Street on the third Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m.

Harney Basin Writers meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Harney County Library, from 2 to 4 p.m. Writers of any age and writing style are encouraged to attend.

Sylvia Rebekah Lodge meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 348 North Broadway, at 6:30 p.m.

Harney County Library Foundation board of directors meets the third Tuesday of each month at the library, 80 West D St., at  5:30 pm.

The Chamber Orchestra meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Burns High School band room, 1100 Oregon Avenue, from 7-8:30 p.m. with Liz Taylor directing.

All 0 to 3-year-olds and their parents are welcome to attend play group at the Early Childhood Center at 655 W. Fillmore, weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Patient Assist, Needy Med Program trained volunteers will be at the Harney County Senior Center each Tuesday, from 1-3 p.m. For any questions on Medicare A, B, C or D, or for appointments call the Senior Center at 541-573-6024.

Boy Scout Troop 440, sponsored by the Burns Lion’s Club, meets each Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the LDS Church in Hines. Boys ages 11-18 are welcome to join.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Foursquare Church, 74 S. Alvord, Burns.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE TO
INTERESTED
PERSONS

COUNTY COURT,
STATE OF OREGON,
COUNTY OF HARNEY

Case No. 10-02-3116

In the Matter of the Estate of:

JEAN ANDREW MILLS,

Deceased.

Probate proceedings in the estate of JEAN ANDREW MILLS, deceased, are now pending in the above entitled court, wherein JEANNE ANN HEINZ, the undersigned, has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of said estate. All persons having claims against said estate hereby are required to present them, in due form, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the undersigned at the following address now designated as the place for the presentation of claims, to-wit: Office of Daniel L. Cronin, 235 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845, or they may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the said probate proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the undersigned Personal Representative or the attorney herein named.

Jeanne Ann Heinz

Dated and first published: February 24, 2010

Publish February 24, March 3 and 10, 2010

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
ON WRIT OF EXECUTION

By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Harney, in the case of DAVID J. DOMAN, plaintiff(s), and CRANE RANCH, LLC, defendant(s), Case No. 05-02-50-CV, together with written instructions, to me directed, commanding me to sell all of the right, title, interest and claim of the above named plaintiff(s) in and to certain real property, on the 24th day of December, 2009, I levied on the plaintiff(s) right, title, interest and claim in and to the following described real property:

In Township 25 S., Range 34 E., W.M.: Section 14: W 1/2 NE 1/4

Notice is hereby given that I will, on the 22nd day of March, 2010, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at the front steps of the Harney County Courthouse, in Burns, Oregon, sell the right, title, interest and claim of the plaintiff(s) in the above described real property subject to redemption as provided by law, to the highest bidder for cash, in hand, at public oral auction.

SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL PRIOR LIENS.

Before bidding at the sale, a prospective bidder should independently investigate:

(a) The priority of the lien or interest of the judgment creditor;
(b) Land use laws and regulations applicable to the property;
(c) Approved uses for the property;
(d) Limits on farming or forest practices on the property;
(e) Rights of neighboring property owners; and
(f) Environmental laws and regulations that affect the property.

David R. Glerup, SHERIFF
Harney County, Oregon

By: Claudia J. Robbins, Deputy

First Publication February 24, 2010
Last Publication March 17, 2010

Conditions of Sale: Only U.S. currency and/or certified cashier’s checks made payable to Harney County Sheriff’s Office will be accepted. Payment must be made in full immediately upon close of the sale.

Publish February 24 and March 3, 10, and 17, 2010

SUMMONS BY
PUBLICATION

Case No. 09-08254CV

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR THE STATE OF
OREGON IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY
OF HARNEY

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, ACTING AS RECEIVER FOR THE SAVINGS BANK AND PURSUANT TO ITS AUTHORITY UNDER THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT, 12 U.S.C./1821 (D), its successors in interest and/or assigns, its successors in interest and/or assigns,

Plaintiff,

v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN T. MCINTOSH; MARY E. MCINTOSH; OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; Occupants of the premises; and any and all persons claiming an interest in the Property,
Defendants.

1.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOHN T. MCINTOSH; MARY E. MCINTOSH; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY:

2.

In the name of the State of Oregon, you are hereby required to appear and answer the complaint filed against you in the above-entitled Court and cause on or before the expiration of 30 days from the date of the first publication of this summons. The date of first publication in this matter is March 3, 2010. If you fail timely to appear and answer, plaintiff will apply to the above-entitled court for the relief prayed for in its complaint. This is a judicial foreclosure of a deed of trust in which the plaintiff requests that the plaintiff be allowed to foreclose your interest in the following described real property:

THE WEST 64.85 FEET OF THE WEST 252.35 FEET, NORTH HALF, IN BLOCK THREE, NORRIS ADDITION, SECTION EIGHTEEN, TOWNSHIP TWENTY-THREE SOUTH, RANGE THIRTY-ONE EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF HARNEY AND STATE OF OREGON.

Commonly known as: 471 West Garfield Street, Burns, OR 97720.

3.

NOTICE TO
DEFENDANTS:
READ THESE
PAPERS
CAREFULLY!

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled court by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in the written complaint, a copy of which was filed with the above-entitled Court.

4.

You must appear in this case or the other side will win automatically. To appear you must file with the court a legal paper called a motion or answer. The motion or answer must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney, or if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff.

5.

If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636.

6.

This summons is issued pursuant to ORCP 7.

ROUTH CRABTREE OLSEN, P.S.
By Janaya L. Carter,
OSB #032830
Attorneys for Plaintiff
3535 Factoria Blvd. SE, Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98006
425-586-1991;
Fax 425-283-5991
jcarter@rcolegal.com

Publish March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2010

INVITATION TO BID
AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENTS
BURNS MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT
BURNS, OREGON

Sealed proposals for the Runway 12-30 Rehabilitation Project at the Burns Municipal Airport will be received by the City of Burns, 242 South Broadway, Burns, Oregon, 97720 until 2:00 o’clock p.m. local time based on the “Official Time” of the clock at the City Recorder’s Office at Burns City Hall, on Wednesday, the 24th day of March 2010, and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter in City Hall conference room. Bids shall be addressed to the City of Burns, 242 South Broadway, Burns, Oregon 97720, Attention: “Airport Improvement Project.” The Bidder’s Construction Contractors Board Reg. Number must be written on the outside of the envelope.

The work contemplated consists of but is not limited to the following:

RUNWAY 12-30 RUNWAY
REHABILITATION
PROJECT

Major work items include:

• Variable Depth Asphalt Pavement Milling - Approximately 42,000 square yards.
• P-501 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Overlay - Approximately 43,000 square yards at 6’’ thick.
• Runway Paint Marking - Approximately 20,000 Square Feet.

All bids must be accompanied by lawful monies of the United States or a Cashier’s Check, a Certified Check, Bid Bond, Bank Money Order or Bank Draft, drawn and issued by a National Banking Association located in the State in which the work is to be accomplished or by any Banking Corporation incorporated under the Laws of the State in which the work is to be accomplished in an amount equal to not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid amount, payable to the order of the City of Burns, as liquidated damages in the event said successful bidder shall fail or refuse to execute the contract in accordance with the terms of this bid. After a contract is awarded, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a separate Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred  percent (100%) of the contract amount.

The EEO requirements, labor provisions and wage rates are included in the specifications and bid documents and may be inspected at the City of Burns, 242 South Broadway, Burns, Oregon 97720. There are two methods of acquiring project documents:

1. Electronic Transfer. Complete digital (1) Project Plans, (2) Project Specifications, and (3) Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website “www.m-m.net”, by clicking on the “Projects Bidding” link, or at “www.questcdn.com” and choosing this project on the website’s Project Search page. You may sign up and download the digital plan documents for $30.00. Documents can be viewed without signing up on the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or email “info@questcdn.com” for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

2. Hard Copy. A hard copy set of project documents may be obtained for a non-refundable price of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each complete set from the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., P.O. Box 6147, Helena, Montana 59604, 406-442-3050. Fax: 406-442-7862. Payment of an additional $25.00 is required for express mail.

No Bid for this construction contract shall be received by the City of Burns unless:

A. The Bidder is on the official Plan Holder’s list be either downloading the project documents from the website or purchasing a copy from Morrison-Maierle, Inc.

B. The Bidder is registered with the Construction Contractors Board as required by ORS 701.035 through 701.055.

C.?The Bidder certifies that it will comply with the provisions of the Davis Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a).

D. The Bidder provides residency information as required by ORS 279C.365.

E. The Bidder provides the Disclosure of First Tier Contractors within the time stated in the bid documents, as is required by ORS 279C.365.

F. Pursuant to ORS 279C.505(2), all contractors and subcontractors working on public improvement contracts shall demonstrate that an employee drug testing program is in place. Certificate of Bidder Employee Drug Testing Policy shall be submitted with the bid.

G. Evidence of Competency and Financial  Responsibility as per FAA General Conditions, Section 20.

The Bidder is required to comply with the Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (included in the Proposal form).

A Contractor having 50 or more employees and his subcontractors having 50 or more employees and who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will be required to maintain an affirmative action program, the standards for which are contained in the specifications.

To be eligible for award each bidder must comply with the affirmative action requirements, which are contained in the specifications.

The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 112456 of September 24, 1986 and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EE) and Federal Labor Provisions.

The Contractor will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor as referenced in the Contract.

The City of Burns has established an overall DBE goal for the year. Under this contract, the City is adopting a race-neutral means of facilitating DBE participation. The Bidder shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The bidder shall follow 49 CFR Part 26, regulations of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, to subcontract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

As required by 49 CFR Part 26, the City of Burns is required to create a “Bidders List,” consisting of information about all DBE and non-DBE firms that bid or quote on DOT-assisted contracts. The purpose of this requirement is to allow use of the bidders list approach to calculating future overall DBE goals. As per the requirements of the Proposal Section, all Prime Bidders submitting bids on this project must submit, with his or her bid, a list including the name, address, and DBE/non-DBE status of all subcontractors and suppliers that bid or quote for work under this contract. Failure to provide this information, as outlined in the Proposed Section, will make the bidder non-responsive and not eligible for award of the contract.

Bidders presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency are not eligible for award.

The City of Burns does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in, its programs or activities.

The City of Burns reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after opening.?The Owner reserves the right to extend the period to hold proposals beyond the specified ninety (90) days, provided that mutual consent is obtained from the successful bidder.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference, in the Council Chambers at Burns City Hall, 242 S. Broadway, Burns, Oregon at 11:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Interested Prime Contractors are required to attend. A tour of the project site will be conducted after the meeting.

No bid may be withdrawn after this scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above.

Approved this 15th day of February, 2010.

Signed: Don Munkers,
City Manager

Publish March 3 and 10, 2010.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Harney County will be pleased to accept sealed bids for the following:

One (1) New 2010, 1/2 ton pickup

Bids will be accepted in the office of Judge Steven E. Grasty, 450 North Buena Vista, Burns, Oregon 97720, until 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

Specifications may be obtained at Judge Steve Grasty’s office in the Courthouse, or at the Harney County Website at: www.co.harney.or.us, click on job/contracts.

Bids will be awarded on a best-buy basis as determined by the Court. Harney County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Publish March 3 and 10

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Burns has declared the following vehicles as surplus and is offering them for sale on an “As Is” Basis:

1994 Ford Taurus
1998 Ford Taurus

The City of Burns will accept sealed bids for the above items until 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2010, and publicly opened on March 22nd at 1:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to  reject any or all bids.

The vehicles may be inspected Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by contacting Brice Mundlin at Burns Police Department or calling 541-573-6781.

Bids shall be addressed to the City of Burns, 242 S. Broadway, Burns, Oregon 97720, Attn: “Surplus Vehicles”

Publish March 10 and 17, 2010

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Harney County will be pleased to accept sealed bids for the following:

One (1) New 2010,
1/2 ton Pickup

Bids will be accpeted in the office of Judge Steven E. Grasty, 450 North Buena Vista, Burns, Oregon 97720, until 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

Specifications may be obtained at Judge Steve Grasty’s office in the Courthouse, or at the Harney County Website at: www.co.harney.or.us, click on job/contracts.

Bids will be awarded on a best-buy basis as determined by the Court. Harney County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Publish March 3 and 10, 2010

CARD OF THANKS

Our family would like to thank you for your expression of sympathy on our recent loss of our father/grandfather, Howard “Smokey” Bennison. Our family deeply appreciated all those who sent flowers and cards, contributed food, the Elks who presided over the services, Harney County Hospital nurses and doctors, Harney County Home Health staff, LaFollette’s Chapel and the Heritage House staff.
Your thoughts and kindness in the memory of Howard “Smokey” Bennison were greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
The Bennisons, Ray and Fox families

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To the people of Harney Co.: My name is Tonny Callaway. I started the H.C. Cancer Support Group for patients and families back in 1999. I thought I would let you know I am once again a patient. As a lot of you wonderful people know, I am going into surgery on March 12 again. I thank all of you for your prayers, cards, donations and good thoughts. I am as you can imagine very scared. So your support has really helped my morale and my faith in people and God. You can still contact the group by phone: Bette Erwin, 541-573-2610; Sonni Svejcar, 541-573-8614; the American Cancer Society, 1-800-227-2345.
Tonny Callaway
H.C. Cancer Support Group

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Imogene Reinkemeyer and family would like to thank the many friends and relatives for all their support and condolences for the loss of our loved one Paul (Reink) Reinkemeyer. We appreciate each and every one of you very much.
Our deepest regards,
Imogene and family

PERSONAL / MISCELLANEOUS

SAME DAY
SERVICE
541-573-2499
Assoc. Appliance Repair
TD 8/12/09 TFN
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Several newspapers have received reports from classified advertising customers that an unknown party is calling them with false information about their accounts needing to be paid immediately or being overdue.
The caller, posing as a newspaper employee, demands credit card information. The Burns Times-Herald is unaware of such incidents happening here as of yet, but wishes to alert the public.
Established advertisers have accounts that are billed. Private parties placing classified ads have to pay in advance of publication.
If you feel you have received this type of call, contact:
Harney County
Sheriff’s Office
541-573-6156
BTH 4/29/09 TFN
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We carry
Whirlpool Appliances, including freezers. We also sell water heaters and EdenPURE heaters.
Burns Electric
70 S. Fairview
541-573-6626
BE 1/10/07 TFN
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24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: 541-573-7176. HHOPE offers free, confidential services for victims of physical, sexual and verbal abuse. Qualified staff, volunteers provide shelter, transportation and referrals with support and care. HH 7/91 TFN

FREE

FREE
ESTIMATES
541-573-2499
Assoc. Appliance Repair
TD 8/12/09 TFN

JOB MARKET

Corrections
Group Life Coordinator 2
The Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility in Burns, Oregon, is recruiting for this permanent, part-time position. Salary: $16,854 to $23,322 plus pro rata state benefits. For the complete application process for LEYA9023, qualifications, test answers and the supplemental information form, visit www.oregon.gov/OYA Employment and Volunteering. Apply on or before March 16, 2010. OYA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. BHG 3/10 1t
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Payroll Services Inc.
Job Opportunity:
File Auditor, confidentiality a must, stickler for detail, on-the-job training, beginning wage $12 to $15 per hour depending on experience. Please see Denice at 92 W. Adams or call 541-573-1519.
Life Skill Trainer: Part-time position, on-the-job training, beginning wage $10.
Please see Denice at
92 W. Adams or call
541-573-1519.
PSI 3/10/10 TFN
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Expanding rock crushing company is seeking persons for all positions. Demanding physical labor w/ long hrs. Willing to travel throughout NW. Competitive slry & benefits pkg including: medical / dental / vision, 401K / Retirement Plan, pd holidays / vacation. Send resumes to PO Box 759, Lewiston, ID 83501 or fax to 208-743-6474. EOE Contact Daren Steele, Personnel Director @ 208-413-3351 with questions or an interview. DCC 3/3-24 4t
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The Harney County Weed Control office has 2 to 3 part-time seasonal positions open. This person(s) must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Oregon Department of Agriculture Public Applicators license with Agriculture and/or Regulatory Weed categories preferred.
Job Description: This position will work cooperatively with local agencies to inventory, map, and treat noxious weeds affecting Harney County.
Job Requirements: This individual must be self-motivated, reliable and be able to work as a team member as well as independently; able to operate and maintain spray equipment – including: ATV, pick up, sprayer unit, and trailer. There will be some overnight stays away from home and long hours. Must be able to pack 45 pounds and work in various weather conditions. The ability to use Excel and Microsoft Word are preferred. Must be able to use and read topographical maps, GPS units, and digital camera. Neat record keeping ability is a must.
Pay starting at $10 to $13.86 per hour DOE.
For more information on the position or to obtain an application please contact the Harney County Weed Control office at 541-573-8385.
Position closes April 20. Estimated start date: June 1, 2010. HCWC 3/3-17 3t

FIREWOOD

Dry split pine firewood, $100/cord. Delivered locally. 541-589-0283. AW 3/3-10 2t
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Log truck loads of firewood for sale. Also house logs and saw logs. 541-493-2162. JC 9/30/09-10/20/10 52t

HAY/LIVESTOCK FEED

1st cutting alfalfa feeder hay, under cover, $60/T. Minimum sale 20 Ton. 541-573-7206 JBRE 3/10-17 2t
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Alfalfa feeder hay, $70-$80/ton. 3’x3’x8’ bales, Princeton. 541-493-2693 LD 3/10-31 4t
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Hay For Sale: 2-string bales. By the bale or by the ton. 1st cutting alfalfa. 541-573-7270. VB 7/29/09 TFN
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For sale: Grass alfalfa hay, 3×4 bales, excellent hay. Call 541-589-0354 or 541-573-7968. KO 11/18/09 TFN
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High-quality 2-tie grass hay, shed stored, no rain. By the ton or truckload. Great for horses. References available. 541-573-3128 RW 3/10-31 4t
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We carry
Whirlpool Appliances, including freezers. We also sell water heaters and EdenPURE heaters.
Burns Electric
70 S. Fairview
541-573-6626
BE 1/10/07 TFN

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Rail cars for bridges, 42’-89’. 541-998-6605, cell 541-729-7593. OM 3/27/02 TFN

LIVESTOCK

1 6-yr-old mare, gentle ranch broke, $600/OBO. 1 3-yr-old burro, great guard animal, best offer. 10 hens, $5 apiece. 541-493-2595 VD 3/10-17 2t
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Now taking orders for March butcher hogs. Will deliver to Boston Beef in Ontario or the butcher of your choice within 50 miles of Payette. Reserve yours now, 250+ pounds, raised on corn and milk. Call 208-741-1665. $150 each. PP 2/17-3/10 4t

SERVICES OFFERED

D&B Welding & Repair
Here for all your welding needs. Mobile welding service. I do weld aluminum, semis, cow trailers, flatbeds, etc. Call David, 541-573-3303 or 541-589-3726 DK 3/3-24 4t
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WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT
DECKS
Call the
Old Pro
New to Town
Bode Cavallaro
541-589-0746
Cavallaro & Co.
Design/Build/Remodel
Since 1980
CCB# 31794
BC 2/24-3/17 4t
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Computer
Questions?
Zieber Computer
Repair / Tutoring
•Repairs, Maintenance
•Upgrades, Installations, Parts, Rentals
•Personalized/Group
Tutoring
•Senior Citizen Discount
•Sales
Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP) A+
(541) 573-1143
jonzieber@yahoo.com
JZ 1/12-TFN
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NEW HOMES
ADDITIONS
REMODELS
&
MORE
Call the
Old Pro
New to Town
Bode Cavallaro
541-589-0746
Cavallaro & Co.
Design/Build/Remodel
Since 1980
CCB# 31794
BC 2/24-3/17 4t
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Power Tool Repair: Air and electric tools. From small drills to tablesaws. Call Bob at 541-573-6046. BC 2/24-3/17 4t

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Upright freezer, works great, $100/OBO. 541-493-2595 VD 3/10-17 2t
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We carry
Whirlpool Appliances, including freezers. We also sell water heaters and EdenPURE heaters.
Burns Electric
70 S. Fairview
541-573-6626
BE 1/10/07 TFN

BAZAAR & CRAFT SHOWS

GUN & KNIFE SHOW
Fairgrounds ~ John Day
March 13 & 14
ADMISSION: $4 for both days
12 & Under Free
$1 off with gun for trade
Admission includes entry in drawing for one of the following:
(Prizes donated by Past Tenth Sports, Big Boy Gun Toys & GC Fairgrounds)
1. 1935 Springfield Model 1922-M1 .22 Cal Target Rifle (Rare)
2. Savage Model 111 Bolt Rifle .330 Win Mag Cal
3. Taurus Model PT-24/7 OSS 9mm pistol, black, full-size semi-automatic
4. DAC Gun Cleaning Kit in aluminum case
5. One Pair of Shooting Glasses w/four different colored lenses
6. Birchwood Casey Shotgun Cleaning Rod
7. Two packages of targets
GCF 2/24-3/10 3t

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

2 bdrm apartments for rent, new remodeled. Quiet neighborhood & close to all shopping stores. For more info, call 541-493-2522 & ask for Brian KJ 8/12/09 TFN
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2 bdrm apartment for rent. Close to shopping & library. Clean & affordable. Quiet area. For more info., call Brian @ 541-493-2522 M 8/12/09 TFN
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2 bdrm apt. for rent. 541-573-7119 MJE 11/25/09 TFN
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For Rent: 570 West “D” Street. 2 bdrm, $300/mo. + utilities. Call Tina, 541-280-9071 TS 3/3-24 4t
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Nice Hines home for rent. $550/mo. 1st, last + security. Non-smoking, small pet negotiable. 541-573-1139 DM 3/3-10 2t
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Beautiful new 2 bdrm, 2 bath home with garage. Is in group of homes with 55+ age. All yard maintenance included. 541-589-1617 MJE 12/23/09 TFN
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House for rent in Burns. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2-car garage, corner lot, fenced backyard. 408 S. Court St. No smoking, small pets permitted, $700/mo. 1st and last months rent + $250 dep. Available April 1. Call 541-493-9000 eves. RS 3/10-31 4t
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For rent: Nice 10×24 storage shed. Call 541-573-7968 or 541-589-0354. KO 11/18/09 TFN
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House for Rent: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, dining room, garage, RV storage, fenced backyard, 244 N. Saginaw. No pets, no smoking. References. $850/mo. Available March 15. 541-413-0063 RG 3/3/10 TFN

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE

For Rent: Business location, 30’x45’. Inquire at 186 W. Monroe or call Rose after noon. 541-573-6601 YOC 3/10-17 2t
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Crane places third in 2A/1A tourney

By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

Sports fans sometimes marvel when a team completes a “three-peat,” so it’s hard to comprehend what those same fans are thinking when they look at the Burns wrestlers’ “three-peat” squared.

With Dallas Root winning the 125-pound weight division and George Swartzlender man-handling his opponents at 285 pounds, the Hilanders totaled 210.5 points to win their ninth consecutive 3A team title at the OSAA State Wrestling Championships Feb. 26-27 at Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Reedsport placed second in the team standings with 172.5 points, followed by Gold Beach with 103, Colton 93, Glide 88, Myrtle Point 86, Nyssa 82.5, Willamina 71, Riverside 60 and Rogue River 55 in the top 10.

The Hilanders sent 15 wrestlers on to the state tournament from the district tournament, and 12 of the 15 ended up placing in the top six of their weight classes.

Along with Root and Swartzlender winning gold medals, Chance Peasley and Raymond Wright both placed second, Brendan Palmer and Jake Swindlehurst took third, AJ Swartzlender and Landon Hanner fourth, Brennan Bailey, Cody Bennett and Jay Masterson fifth and Kenny Withee sixth.

Jay Cate, Jake White and Tyler Foster also competed for Burns, but did not place.

Burns head coach Mark Hofman was named 3A Coach of the Year and was recognized along with his assistant coaches Ray Cate, Dally Swindlehurst, Mike Ribeiro and Ben Cate.

No school in Oregon had won eight consecutive state titles in any sport before the Hilanders achieved that feat in wrestling last year. Now the record is nine.

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The Crane Mustangs racked up 81 points and brought home the third-place trophy from the 2A/1A state wrestling tournament held Feb. 26-27 at Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Culver took the top spot in the 2A/1A tournament with 139.5 points, followed by Lowell with 95, Crane, Scio 80.5, Nestucca and Siletz Valley 48, Pine Eagle 45, Riddle 40.5, Irrigon 38 and North Lake 37 in the top 10.

Top finishers for the Mustangs were 103-pounder Wyatt Clark and Lewis Whiting at 130 pounds who both finished second.
Josh Williams earned a third-place finish, and Mitch Wilson, Zach Cody and Greg Thompson placed fourth.

Also competing for Crane were Thomas O’Toole, Lizzy Davis, Gus Titus, Tanner Titus and Kenny Haworth.

Crane coach David Doman was honored as 2A/1A Coach of the Year, along with assistant coaches Jeremy Clark and Jerry Holloway.

Round-by-round match results for Burns and Crane wrestlers are as follows:

103 — Wyatt Clark (C) won by fall 3:25; won by fall 5:38; lost by fall 3:12.
Thomas O’Toole (C) lost by fall 3:05; won by fall :42; lost by fall 2:40.

112 — Jay Cate (B) bye; lost by fall 3:53; won by decision 7-2; lost by fall 1:33.
Mitch Wilson (C) bye; lost by fall 1:12; won by fall 3:21; lost by decision 11-7.
Lizzy Davis (C) lost by fall 1:57; won by fall :50; lost by fall 3:21.

119 — Brennan Bailey (B) lost by technical fall 5:56; won by decision 9-4; won by major decision 12-4; lost by decision 10-6; won by major decision 12-1.

125 — Dallas Root (B) won by fall 4:53; won by fall 5:01; won by decision 6-4 OT; won by decision 1-0.
Gus Titus (C) lost by decision 10-8; won by fall 3:36; lost by major decision 18-7.

130 — Cody Bennett (B) won by fall 3:43; lost by decision 3-2; won by major decision 13-3; won by fall 1:11; lost by decision 6-6; won by fall 3:10.
Lewis Whiting (C) won by fall 3:16; won by decision 10-7; lost by fall 3:54.

135 — Chance Peasley (B) won by fall 3:10; won by fall 2:41; won by injury forfeit; lost by fall :58.
Zach Cody (C) lost by decision 6-3; won by decision 3-2 OT; won by decision 4-3; lost by decision 7-2.

140 — Jay Masterson (B) lost by decision 9-4; won by fall 2:17; won by fall 2:07; lost by decision 5-2; won by fall 2:45.
Brendan Palmer (B) won by technical fall 2:59; won by fall :54; lost by decision 7-4; won by decision 5-2; won by technical fall 4:26.
Greg Thompson (C) won by fall 3:37; lost by decision 2-1; won by decision 9-4; lost by decision 6-3.
Tanner Titus (C) lost by fall 5:02; lost by major decision17-3.

145 — Josh Williams (C) won by major decision 12-1; lost by major decision 11-1; won by fall 4:02; won by decision 8-7.

152 — Jake White (B) lost by decision 11-5; lost by decision 4-2 OT.
Kenny Haworth (C) won by fall 3:09; lost by decision 12-10; lost by fall :53.

160 — AJ Swartzlender (B) won by fall 2:41; won by fall 1:59; lost by decision 2-1; won by fall 2:15; lost by decision 6-4.
Raymond Wright (B) won by fall 3:00; won by decision 6-0; won by decision 8-4; lost by fall 4:33.
Tyler Foster (B) lost by fall 1:53; lost by decision 6-1.

171 — Jake Swindlehurst (B) won by decision 8-2; won by decision 9-4; lost by fall 2:33; won by decision 5-2; won by technical fall 4:22.

189 — Kenny Withee (B) lost by decision 7-1; won by fall 2:16; won by forfeit; lost by decision 5-1; lost by major decision 12-3.

215 — Landon Hanner (B) won by decision 5-1; won by fall 2:43; lost by decision 5-4; won by decision 8-6; lost by major decision 11-2.

285 — George Swartzlender (B) bye; won by fall 5:48; won by decision 9-2; won by decision 5-2.

Dawn Crafts replaces Kim Perlot; Cody Hodges sworn in as new councilor

By Randy Parks
Burns Times-Herald

Officially, the City of Burns now has a new Municipal Judge and a full council.

At the city council’s meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24, City Clerk Dauna Wensenk swore in Dawn Crafts as Municipal Judge, replacing Kim Perlot, who resigned in late January.

City Manager Don Munkers also presented Crafts with a new gavel that resembled a croquet mallet on steroids.

Wensenk then swore in Cody Hodges as a new council member. Hodges takes over the seat vacated by the resignation of Joyce Kozeni.

Addressing nuisance concerns that were brought up at the previous council meeting, Munkers reported that two of the properties had complied with the city’s wishes and were moving forward. Those properties included 290 West D St. and 608 East Madison.

Under citizens concerns, Munkers said the city had received the final report regarding the audit and investigation at the Burns airport. Munkers stated that per legal counsel, he did not read the report, but rather placed it in an envelope, stamped it “Confidential,” and sent it to legal counsel.

Munkers said he expected to meet with legal counsel in the next few days, and have a full report by the next city council meeting.
John Ebar had questions as to why the airport committee was not meeting, when in City Ordinance No. 782 it states that the committee should be meeting at least quarterly.

Mayor Len Vohs reminded Ebar that an emergency had been declared and the committee meetings had been suspended until the investigation at the airport was concluded.

Ebar then asked how the meetings could be suspended when there is no record of council approval for the suspension?

Ebar also questioned why there were no committee meetings for several months prior to the suspension, and how much it was costing the city to have the Public Works Department performing tasks at the airport?

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Following an executive session, Munkers addressed the perception of some members of the public that the city and council were “spend-happy.”

Munkers stated that the city has been able to get more than $334,000 worth of equipment through General Services Administration (GSA) at a cost of just $7,743.19 to the city.

The equipment includes a crane, welding machine, generators, ATV and snow plow.

In other business:

• the council agreed to draft a letter of support for a community garden;

• Councilor Linda Johnson reported the Harney County Opportunity Team (HCOT) is currently trying to get the county’s communities to purchase signs that would be placed on the Community Center in Burns. Johnson said the cost is $500 per sign, and that Drewsey and Diamond had already signed on for the project.

Councilor Bill Renwick stated that he is a member of the HCOT board and they are still fund raising to pay the original cost of the building. He added that HCOT is a non-profit group and are continuing to determine future projects for the county’s benefit.
The council voted to donate $100 to HCOT’s “Cap Off Campaign” to help pay down the outstanding debt, and set $500 aside in the next budget cycle for the purchase of a sign;

• the council voted to pay invoices to Morrison Maierle, Inc. and Ferguson Surveying in the amounts of $62,827.50 and $3,825, respectively.

The next city council meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at city hall.

Those who are interested can attend the April 6 meeting

By Lauren Brown
Burns Times-Herald

The Harney Hospital Foundation is looking for new members. Gretchen Bates and Sandra Obradovich addressed the hospital board at the Feb. 25 meeting and said that while the three members currently on the foundation’s board will continue, they would like to recruit new members and hand over some responsibility.

In a letter presented to the board Bates wrote, “I feel it is important to stress that while the three of us currently serving on the foundation’s board have tremendously enjoyed our involvement, an infusion of new talent is needed to maintain the foundation’s viability.” She went on to say that until more members are recruited, the group will need to scale back its activities. Meetings will take place on a quarterly basis and the next one will be on April 6.

Board Chairman Tim Smith suggested that the hospital’s health information services coordinator help recruit new members with some advertisements, and Denise Rose in development and recruiting said she knew of some people who might be interested in taking some leadership roles in the foundation.

In other business:

• Hospital CEO Jim Bishop presented the board with Cody Hodges’ final report. As the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) coordinator for the last year, Hodges has worked with local community members on prioritizing health issues. Among other programs, he initiated work on the school-based health center project and the chemotherapy program that the hospital will soon be implementing.

Hodges will become an independent contractor and will focus on building a contract grant writing and contract lobbying business.

“I think it has been a tremendous program,” Bishop said of the CHIP program.

The board agreed that a letter of thanks should be written to Hodges and the community members who assisted him in his work;

• the hospital has hired a new EMS manager. His name is Jeffery Sceirine and he is currently waiting for his Oregon paramedic license to arrive in Burns;

• Chief Nursing Officer Barb Chambers said that she and Jodi McLean recently made a site visit to the Cancer Care Center of the Cascades and gathered a lot of useful information and ideas to use at Harney District Hospital as it proceeds with its chemotherapy program. She is planning another site visit to a facility in Grande Rhonde in March;

• a report from Chief of Medical Staff Holland Haynie stated that the number of patients at the clinic has increased dramatically with the addition of nurse practitioner Toni Feist and physician assistant Lisa Howe;

• Chief Financial Officer Catherine White said that in researching what the hospital can do to alleviate accounts receivable issues, she found that many hospitals have a financial counselor who consults with patients before their procedure so that they know exactly how much they will owe ahead of time and can devise a payment plan. She said the hospital could either train someone in such a position or hire someone new.

Chairman Smith told her to look into the idea a bit more.

The next HDH board meeting will be at 6 p.m. March 24 in the board meeting room downstairs in the hospital.

By Lauren Brown
Burns Times-Herald

A trio of women working for three different non-profit groups focusing on children’s issues as well as agricultural issues in this rural county share an office at 113 W. Washington.

Angie Witzel is the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Coordinator for Harney Partners for Kids & Families; Hilda Allison is the coordinator for the High Desert Partnership; and Amanda Benton is the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) representative assigned to Harney County to work with the High Desert Partnership for 11 months.

Witzel took over the DFC coordinator job from Brett Jantze in September, and Allison began work for the High Desert Partnership in October. Benton began her 11-month RARE stint in Harney County in January. While each has a different mission, they are all committed to bettering Harney County as they share office space and expenses.

High Desert Partnership and RARE

With the High Desert Partnership, Allison facilitates resolution of important land stewardship, community and economic issues with the intent of addressing these issues in a collaborative forum before they reach a crisis situation.

Some current High Desert Partnership project include Harney County restoration collaborative projects, the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan, grassbank feasibility studies and floodplain education.

RARE representative Benton is working with Allison on some of these projects. RARE’s mission is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social and environmental conditions through the assistance of trained graduate-level participants who live and work in communities for 11 months while gaining community building and leadership skills.

The High Desert Partnership’s goal is to protect the rural lifestyle and associated natural resources of Southeast Oregon for present and future generations through open communication and cooperation. It is a private non-profit organization comprised of state and federal agencies, county government, private landowners, conservation groups and individuals.

Harney Partners Drug-Free Communities

As part of Witzel’s job with Harney Partners for Kids & Families, she has organized a youth subcommittee of 25 to 30 teens from Crane and Burns to discuss substance abuse and alcohol issues. The group has put together a Web site, riseabovetheinfluence.com to serve as a resource for students and parents. The site features news stories, a blog and a listing of drug-free events.

A Drug Free Communities Grant of $625,000 ($125,000 for five years) funds Witzel’s position and her projects.

One of her goals is to lessen the age of onset for first-time alcohol/tobacco use, which is currently age 13 in Harney County. She hopes to do this primarily through education in the schools and community. There are four billboards around town with anti-drug/tobacco messages. She is also working with law enforcement  on conducting regular compliance checks of local alcohol and tobacco vendors.

A recent Oregon Healthy Teens Survey revealed several reasons why Harney County’s numbers regarding alcohol and tobacco use among teens are higher here than elsewhere in the state. Teens perceive that their parents don’t feel it’s wrong to use tobacco, especially smokeless tobacco. Youths also feel that if they host a party or attend a party, where there is alcohol, they won’t get caught. Many teens also didn’t think there would be any ill effects from regular alcohol use.

Out on the ranches, Witzel said it may be common for teens to have a beer after a branding. Parents feel it is OK because that is how they were raised.

Witzel said that it comes down to educating both parent and teens about alcohol and tobacco use. She noted that the cities, county and community members need to buy in to the realities of the problem. Seven out of 10 teens who try alcohol likely will go on to live a normal life. It’s those three who become addicts as a result of teen alcohol use who worry Witzel. If she can prevent just one youth from having drug/alcohol problems now or later in life, she feels she’ll have done her job.

For more information on Harney Partners for Kids & Families Drug Free Communities attend one their monthly meetings, the third Wednesday of the month at noon at Glory Days Pizza, 960 Oregon Ave.

A memorial service for John Hirsch will be held at the Burns Elks Lodge on March 23 at 2 p.m. Hirsch died on Jan. 28.

All friends and family of Hirsch are welcome to join in the memorial and dinner that will follow.

A memorial dinner for Doris Defenbaugh will be held on March 27 at 11 a.m. at the Denio Community Hall in Denio, Nev.
Defenbaugh died on Nov. 16, 2009.

All friends and family are welcome to join in a time of sharing. Bring with you photos and memories. For more information, call Marge Defenbaugh at 541-495-2232.

A public meeting to continue discussing the juniper cutting project in the Frenchglen area is set for Wednesday, March 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the Frenchglen School Gymnasium.

Steens Back Country Horsemen will meet at 6 p.m. March 3, at the Harney County Library. Agenda items includes election of officers, selecting volunteer trail maintenance projects and scheduling club rides for the upcoming year. Back Country Horsemen of America is a nationwide organization with members in 47 states. It is a service and advocacy organization, working to protect the rights of recreational stock use in the back country. Anyone interested in preserving trails and stockmen’s access to public lands is welcome to attend. For more information, call John  O’Connor at 541-678-3502.

Storytime for preschoolers is scheduled at the Harney County Library, 80 West D St., each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Contact the Harney County Library for more information 541-573-6670.

Bring the babies to Lapsit Storytime at Harney County Library, each Wednesday at 10 a.m. Enjoy music, stories, rhymes and fingerplays especially for babies and toddlers.

Burns Elks Lodge, 118 North Broadway, meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Four Square Church, 74 S. Alvord, Burns.