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The call went out earlier this week – the community Christmas dinner in Nyssa was short of help and turkeys.

The Enterprise shared word from organizer Lori Rae that she might have to cancel the dinner. We published the story on our website and shared it on our social media.

Not long after, Lori’s phone logged call after call. Enough people stepped up that the meal on Christmas Day is going ahead.

At the Enterprise, this is part of our mission – to help the community. For us, there was no better gift this season than the community rallying behind this event.

And don’t forget that there’s a Christmas Day community dinner in Vale too. The Vale Feast Group will serve from noon to 2 p.m. at Vale Christian Church, 450 A St. West.

Speaking of Vale, Bob Bement made good on his promise to do a downtown flyover on his birthday. We’re not sure how he managed this trick, but the fog bank holding much of the county hostage ended just outside Vale on Wednesday. That gave the Vale Viking alum clear skies for his passes over downtown to celebrate his 89th birthday.

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Poe’s career defined by a focus on children and early learning
Kelly Poe, the longtime director of the Malheur Education Service District’s early learning program, will retire at the end of December.
Poe’s career defined by a focus on children and early learning
Kelly Poe, the longtime director of the Malheur Education Service District’s early learning program, will retire at the end of December.
PHOTOS: Songs, smiles, Christmas spirit highlight Vale Elementary School concert
More than 800 people converged on the Vale Middle School, Thursday, Dec. 14, for the Vale Elementary School’s Winter Concert.
PHOTOS: Songs, smiles, Christmas spirit highlight Vale Elementary School concert
More than 800 people converged on the Vale Middle School, Thursday, Dec. 14, for the Vale Elementary School’s Winter Concert.
Volunteers step up, saving Nyssa Christmas dinner
Dinner will be served after all on Christmas Day in Nyssa. Lori Rae, organizer of the community dinner said her phone’s been “blowing up” with offers of help after an…
Volunteers step up, saving Nyssa Christmas dinner
Dinner will be served after all on Christmas Day in Nyssa. Lori Rae, organizer of the community dinner said her phone’s been “blowing up” with offers of help after an…
Court rejects Vale woman’s suit over adoption rules on children’s gender beliefs
Jessica Bates sued the state after she was turned down for adoption because she won’t support gender identity choices of the children. A U.S. District Court judge has ruled against…
Court rejects Vale woman’s suit over adoption rules on children’s gender beliefs
Jessica Bates sued the state after she was turned down for adoption because she won’t support gender identity choices of the children. A U.S. District Court judge has ruled against…
Ontario hobby shop closing in 2024
The owner of a local hobby shop in downtown Ontario announced she will shutter the store in 2024.
Ontario hobby shop closing in 2024
The owner of a local hobby shop in downtown Ontario announced she will shutter the store in 2024.
Local food pantries see a rise in the number of people seeking assistance
In Vale and Ontario the number of people who seek food at area food pantries is steadily climbing.
Local food pantries see a rise in the number of people seeking assistance
In Vale and Ontario the number of people who seek food at area food pantries is steadily climbing.
City councilor, retired judge to be honored at Ontario chamber’s annual banquet
An Ontario city councilor and a retired state judge will be honored at the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet next month.
City councilor, retired judge to be honored at Ontario chamber’s annual banquet
An Ontario city councilor and a retired state judge will be honored at the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet next month.
Nyssa council rejects public safety fee boost
The Nyssa City Council shot down a proposal to boost the city public safety fee but will hold a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 19, at city hall to review new fee…
Nyssa council rejects public safety fee boost
The Nyssa City Council shot down a proposal to boost the city public safety fee but will hold a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 19, at city hall to review new fee…
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Obituaries from the Enterprise, for the week of December 20, 2023: Leland Roy Barnes
Obituaries from the Enterprise, for the week of December 20, 2023: Leland Roy Barnes
Obituaries from the Enterprise, for the week of December 20, 2023: Leland Roy Barnes
Obituaries from the Enterprise, for the week of December 20, 2023: Leland Roy Barnes
Classifieds from the Enterprise, for the week of December 21, 2023
Classifieds from the Enterprise, for the week of December 21, 2023
Classifieds from the Enterprise, for the week of December 21, 2023
Classifieds from the Enterprise, for the week of December 21, 2023

HE’S LOOKING FOR A HOME – YOURS, MAYBE?

Mouse, 10 years old, is a gentle giant that has so much love to share, he wants to find his loving forever home to live out his life!

He’s such a great kitty, he’s over curtain climbing but is still very playful and silly.

He is neutered, up to date on his vaccinations and tested negative for FeLV & FIV. He is an indoor cat only for safety and no declawing is allowed.

During the month of December we have reduced our adoption fee for our bonded pairs. Kittens are $100 for two fur babies and adults over a year have an adoption fee of $60 for two . Our adoption fee for the month has also been reduced to $40 for cats 1 year and over to help find our fantastic felines their loving forever families. All of the kitties go home with a “welcome home” gift of a litter box, poop scooper, two dishes and a toy.

We want the very best for our rescue kitties and what’s better than finding their loving families?? Let’s get these kitties home for the holidays!!

Adoption event: Every Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or by appointment at the Constance McCullough House, 84 N.W. 2nd St., Ontario. 

–Information from Ontario Feral Cat Society

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