Hines and Crane Middle School track results from Prairie City Crane Sports Crane Track Hines Middle School Track Sports April 27, 2022April 26, 20220 Submitted photos Hines’ 4x100 relay team finished in first place. From L-R: Jocelyn Graham, Sydney White, Addie Robbins, and Megan Weil. Both Crane and Hines Middle schools joined 12 other teams at the Prairie City Middle School Meet on Friday, April 22. Hines placed third in the girls events, scoring 71.37 points, and
Bill “Red” Webb 1938 – 2022 Obituary April 27, 2022April 27, 20220 Billy passed away April 13. He was born in North Carolina and moved to Burns in 1964 after serving in th e Air Force and stationed at base in Condon. On arriving in Burns, he worked for the Edward Hines Lumber Company until its’ closure. After a couple of other jobs, he
Raymond “Ray” James Beck 1945 – 2022 Obituary April 27, 2022April 27, 20220 Raymond “Ray” James Beck, 76, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2022, on his ranch surrounded by the unconditional love of his family. He was born July 14, 1945, in The Dalles, to Raymond and Marie (Hassing) Beck. Ray’s formative years on the John Day River ranch as an only
Neva “Lorene” Kincaid 1922 – 2022 Obituary April 27, 2022April 27, 20220 Neva “Lorene” Kincaid, of Heber City, Utah passed away on April 11, 2022, almost two months after celebrating her 100th birthday. Lorene was born in Olivet, Ill. to Herbert and Daisy (Sheline) Hester. After moving around frequently as a young girl, Lorene graduated from Franklin Bench High School in Boise,
Celebration of Life Jennifer Corinne Schirm Obituary April 27, 2022April 27, 20220 A Celebration of Life for Jennifer Corinne Schirm will be held at Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns on Saturday, April 30 at noon. A reception to follow at Glory Days Pizza at 1:30 p.m. Donations can be directed to Harney County Home Health and Hospice.
Death Notice Annis Marie Lesher Obituary April 27, 2022April 27, 20220 Annis Marie Lesher, 82, passed away in her home in Burns on April 15th, 2022. A full obituary will be published at a later date.
Harney Basin: A vital spring stop for migratory birds News April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Photo by Brandon McMullen This flood-irrigated wet meadow in the Harney Basin makes an ideal rest stop for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Originally published April 2020, this article has been updated. It’s spring which means it’s time for the annual John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival April 21-24
Gloria Johnson Scholarship now available to post graduates Arts and Entertainment News April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for Women in Graduate School studying broadcasting, teaching, performance, or music industry. This $2,500 yearly scholarship program is open to all women attending Oregon colleges and universities seeking a post graduate degree in these fields. Gloria Johnson
Hilander softball team takes two from Riverside Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Photos courtesy of BHS SOFTBALL Mattie Woodbury in the pitching circle. After a week of snow and a canceled home game against Vale, Burns traveled to Boardman for a doubleheader against Riverside High School on Friday, April 15. The Hilanders made quick work of the Pirates, winning both games 19-4, 17-2. In the first
Diane Denstedt 1932 – 2022 Obituary April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 After an extended illness Diane passed away peacefully, comforted by family at her side on March 26, 2022 in Redmond. Diane was born Marilyn Diane White in Spokane, Wash., on July 26, 1932 to Wayne and LaVerne White. The family moved to Vancouver, Wash. before her high school days. Diane graduated