2024 Tribal Stewards participants get to work in eastern Oregon Burns Paiute Tribe Community July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Hands-on natural resources and restoration education program serving inter-tribal young adults Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) and Lomakatsi Restoration Project have announced the launch of the 2024 Tribal Stewards program, which brings together a nine-member inter-tribal crew to work on ecological restoration projects in Oregon’s high desert. Serving members of the
Marrissa Jane Sherrill 1993 – 2024 Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Marrissa Jane Sherrill was born in Portland on Dec. 19, 1993. Marrissa and her beautiful contagious laugh, her gorgeous eyes, and quick wit gained her beautiful angel wings in the early hours of June 24, 2024, due to an epileptic grand mal seizure, in the comfort of her own home. Marrissa
Celebration of Life – Robert and Peggy Connall Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 There will be a celebration of life potluck picnic for Robert Connall (May 12, 1935 - March 30, 2024) and Peggy Connall (Sept. 10, 1938 - April 5, 2023) on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hines Park. Please bring a side dish or dessert if
Funeral Notice – Donna Novell Gunkle Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Donna Novell Gunkle, 92, passed away in The Aspens on Saturday, July 13, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. in LaFollette’s Chapel, a vault interment will follow in the Burns Cemetery.
Harney County shelters are open to help people stay cool during heat wave Community News July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Cooling centers are opening across Oregon to help people beat the heat during excessively high temperatures this week. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is working with 211info to get information out and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in Oregon, especially those most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. “Our
Lunch in the park: Feeds body and mind Community July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Submitted photo Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald “Lunch in the Park” is funded by the Department of Education. The program is now available throughout Oregon. Channon Rebeiro has been feeding children for over twenty years, and she remembers names. With the mission of getting families to spend time together, she’s the Program Manager for
Jesse James Calkins 1983 – 2024 Obituary July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Jesse James Calkins was born Sept. 15, 1983, in Burns. He went to be home with the lord near Eugene, on June 22, 2024, at 40-years-old. Services for Jess will be at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene, on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. A potluck will follow
Memorial Service – Lynn Gadbury Obituary July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 A Memorial Service for Lynn Gadbury, who passed away on June 18, 2024, will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1 p.m., at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 306 N. Buena Vista Ave., in Burns. Please join us if you knew Lynn.
Hip Kidz Dance Academy going strong Arts and Entertainment Community July 3, 2024July 8, 20240 It’s been a couple months since Doug and Jamie Murphy opened Hip Kidz Dance Academy in Burns. The Burns Times-Heralds’ Terri Watts caught up with Jamie’s busy schedule and asked her a few questions about her business. BTH: Tell us about yourself and your dance/gymnastics experience. Murphy: I grew up doing both
Head Start home based preschool applications include rural family visits Community Youth July 3, 2024July 8, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald If you are sensitive to the frequencies in your surroundings, you will immediately feel “good vibes” when you enter the Harney County Early Childhood Center. Donna Schnitker, Head Start Champion, was back in Burns recently checking up on her obsession. But the passion of caring for every