Kenly Molina, 5, from Payette whacks the daylights out of a piñata at the Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Four Rivers Cultural Center Sunday, Sept. 15. (The Malheur Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) ONTARIO – Today is Mexico’s Independence Day, but the fun kicked off yesterday in Ontario with a celebration at Four[Read More…]
In the community
Starlite Cafe’s fate awaits buyer
Sharon Bannon holds up one of the beloved homemade pies made by her business partner Ray Hage. (the Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) VALE – After 13 years in the hands of Sharon Bannon, the Starlite Cafe may come under new ownership this fall. The restaurant is up for sale, with one pending[Read More…]
Vale Senior Citizen Center reaches milestone
Right to left: Barbara Ray, Duke Fugate, Dennis Page and Joanne Roner laugh and chat at the Vale Senior Center last week. The center will hold an open house to celebrate final ownership of the facility. (The Enterprise/Joe Siess) VALE – As far as fun goes, the Vale Senior Citizen[Read More…]
Successful Hero Day event provides supplies for Nyssa classes
Brett Jackson, new principal at Nyssa High School, got his first taste of the giving nature of the Nyssa community with the delivery of Hero Day supplies by community supporters Jewell Maine and Susan Barton. The donations were “awesome,” he said. (Submitted photo/Susan Barton) NYSSA – On Monday, Aug. 19,[Read More…]
Community BBQ kicks off Vale 4th of July Rodeo week
This year’s Vale 4th of July Rodeo Grand Marshals are Rick and Sheryl Johnson. Locals gathered Monday afternoon at Wadleigh Park to celebrate the rodeo and honor the Johnsons. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon) VALE – Vale’s Fourth of July festivities kicked off Monday afternoon with the annual Grand Marshal Banquet[Read More…]
Vale’s 4th of July Rodeo, Oregon Trail Days offer packed schedule
Rodeo action will be the centerpiece next week, but Vale’s calendar is full of other events as well to celebrate Independence Day. (Enterprise file photo) Ready to celebrate the 4th of July? Vale has plenty to do over the coming week, with a full schedule of rodeo shows and community[Read More…]
Former Vale woman’s daughter recovering after losing leg to rare infection
Abbie Metge rests in a hospital in Salt Lake City recently. Metge was diagnosed with a deadly bacteria that forced doctors to amputate her right leg earlier this month. (Submitted photo) A phone call saved Michelle Metge’s daughter. The 10-year-old was recovering from a tractor accident when circumstances turned for the[Read More…]
Tryouts set for anthem singers for Vale’s 4th of July Rodeo
Willowcreek School singers have been a popular choice to open the rodeo in the past. (Enterprise file photo) O, say can you sing? The annual National Anthem Singing Contest for the Vale 4th of July Rodeo is coming up this Friday, July 14. The contest will start at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Ontario splash park debuts with festivities, music, barbecue
The Splash Park at Lions Park in Ontario opens Thursday, May 30. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon) ONTARIO – Get ready to splash into the summer! The long-awaited splash pad at Lions Park in Ontario is opening this week. The city will open the gates Thursday at 5 p.m., with a[Read More…]
Fusion food truck offers new tastes in Ontario
Amal’s Ethnic Fusion food truck is ready to serve up Middle Eastern specialties at the Four Rivers Health Clinic location in Ontario. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon) ONTARIO – To bring more Middle Eastern food to Malheur County, the Four Rivers Welcome Center is opening a food truck called Amal’s Ethnic[Read More…]