The Harney Basin is a rest stop with food and shelter along the Pacific Flyway News April 12, 2023April 14, 20230 Photo by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE Rancher Susan Doverspike captured this amazing photo of snow geese in flight. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Each April, the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival draws avid birders to the area to take in the diverse populations of waterfowl and other birds that pass through the Harney Basin
Hilanders’ Davies throws no-hitter against Madras Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports April 12, 2023April 14, 20230 Photo Courtesy of BURNS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Macy Temple at the plate ready for the pitch against Enterprise. The Burns Hilander softball ace, Ayla Davies, threw a complete game against the Madras White Buffaloes without giving up a single hit in a 6-0 win at Madras on Wednesday, April 5. On her way
Edna May Evans 1932 – 2023 Obituary April 12, 2023April 12, 20230 Our mom, Edna May Evans was born June 24, 1932 in Bend. Edna Maygrew up in Tumalo, Ore., until her freshman year of high school, when she moved to Burns. Edna was from a hard working family without a lot of financial resources, but loved to sew all her own clothes.
Hershell “Lee” Wallace 1933 – 2023 Obituary April 12, 2023April 12, 20230 Hershell “Lee” Wallace, 89, formerly of Burns, passed away peacefully in Chandler, Ariz., on March 29, 2023. Lee often said he easily might not have been in this world. One of seven children born at home to Lexie and Marie Wallace in Stewart County, Tenn., during depression-era times, he weighed only
Artist-in-Residence program inspires youth to appreciate nature Arts and Entertainment Youth April 5, 2023April 6, 20230 Photos courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Some of the artwork created by students during the AiR program. by Julie Burchstead for Burns Times-Herald March 6 barely “turned on the lights” as we turned out of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters onto Sodhouse Lane and headed to Burns. Outside the window, the unique
Hilander softball takes down Yamhill-Carlton in extra innings at Vale Burns Softball Sports April 5, 2023April 6, 20230 Photos courtesy of BURNS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Mackenzie King threw the last three innings against Union in a 17-5 win. In a rematch of last year’s 3A softball championship, the Hilanders once again took down Yamhill-Carlton, 2-1, on March 29, at Vale High School. The Tigers were scheduled to play in Burns that
Elaine Durheim 1945 -2023 Obituary April 5, 2023April 5, 20230 On March 24, 2023, at 12:05 p.m., Elaine Durheim went to be with her Heavenly Father. Elaine was born March 23, 1945, to Varlie and Yvonne Pittman in Caldwell, Idaho. She was the youngest of three children. She is survived by her husband Larry of 49 plus years; twin daughters, Christine
Death Notice Hershell “Lee” Wallace Obituary April 5, 2023April 5, 20230 Hershell “Lee” Wallace was born on June 6, 1933 and passed away on March 29, 2023, in Chandler, Ariz. Full obituary to follow in next week’s newspaper.
Meet Harney District Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer Health Care News March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Please join Harney District Hospital (HDH) and HDH Family Care clinic in welcoming Dr. Linda Selby. Dr. Selby, who joined the team on March 13, will serve as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This is a brand-new role for the hospital and clinic. As the CMO, Dr. Selby will split
PMC Arts & Culture: Getting in touch with local youth Arts and Entertainment News Youth March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Submitted photo Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company sent PMC Arts & Culture Foundation a variety of seeds for its gardening classes. by Misti Porter, PMC Arts & Culture Foundation for Burns Times-Herald Spring is looming closer (at least we hope so), but things have not slowed down here at PMC Arts & Culture Foundation. Last