Thomas (Tom) Willard Maupin 1937 – 2023 Obituary April 19, 2023April 19, 20230 Thomas (Tom) Willard Maupin passed away on April 7, at Harney District Hospital, after suffering a series of heart attacks in recent months. Tom was born June 21, 1937 in Ontario, to Bob and Mary (Dowell) Maupin. One year later he was joined by his brother Charles. A young Tom, unable
Peggy Sue Connall 1938 – 2023 Obituary April 19, 2023April 19, 20230 Peggy Sue Connall, 84, of La Grande, passed away April 4, 2023 in Pendleton. There will be a graveside service at the Cross Roads Cemetery in Kingsland, Ark., date to be determined. Peggy was born in Kingsland on Sept. 10, 1938. The family moved to Pine Bluff, Ark., where she graduated
Lanora Rai Gara 1941-2023 Obituary April 19, 2023April 19, 20230 Lanora Rai Gara, 81, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on April 6, at the Rawlins Assisted Memory Care. She was born May 21, 1941, in Burns, to Imogene Kidwell and Floyd Kidwell. Lanora attended grade school and high school in Burns. In May 1960, she married Dean Gill and three children
Death Notice Shirley June Perkins Obituary April 19, 2023April 19, 20230 Shirley June Perkins, 86, passed away on April 10, 2023 in Nampa, Idaho. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Burns. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements
Get ready for the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival News April 12, 2023April 13, 20230 Photo by CHARLOTTE GANSKOPP This female oriole is one of the many birds that can be spotted in Harney County. The Harney County Migratory Bird Festival is upon us! Tours, activities, programs, and other happenings will soon commence. Open your schedule and plan for some fun! Tours: Event organizers are offering the
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