Lela “Fern” Palmer July 29, 1929 ~June 28, 2018 Lela “Fern” Palmer 88, of Harper, Oregon, passed away in Vale on Thursday, June 28, with her daughter by her side. Fern was born July 29, 1929, in Sasser, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Cecil and Polly Tuttle. She was[Read More…]
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Dental hygiene tied to poverty for Malheur County children
Brayden Gregory, 15, gets his teeth cleaned by Christi Phillips, a registered dental hygienist, and dentist Dr. Jacob Atkinson at Atkinson Dental in Vale. Gregory, who plays on the Vale High School football team, will be a sophomore this fall. (The Enterprise/Carolyn Agrimis) VALE – As kids across Malheur County[Read More…]
Young Adrian/Jordan Valley team ready to step up
JORDAN VALLEY — In its first season as a cooperative, the Adrian/Jordan Valley football team finished 8-2 after losing to Dufur in the quarter finals. Dufur went on to win the 1A championship. But Jordan Valley Coach Bryce Kershner said he expects the co-op team to go deeper into the[Read More…]
Dawgs big on experience, attitude
Nyssa’s Bulldogs do calisthenic workouts at a recent practice in the school gymnasium. (The Enterprise/Carolyn Agrimis) NYSSA – The Nyssa football team will start this season with eight returning starters from a squad that finished 5-0 in league play and made it deep into the playoffs last year. The Bulldogs[Read More…]
Book club picks titles, Vale alumni get together
VALE – The Vale Book Club is ready for its new season, with a slate of eight books selected to read and discuss. The club, which resumes meetings in September after the summer break, is open to a limited number of new members. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the[Read More…]
They’re hiring – local job openings
The Malheur Enterprise is seeking an enthusiastic, efficient person to join our team as business manager. The job starts at 16 hours a week, flex over 3 to 4 days a week, at $12 an hour. The employee will post expenses and revenue, produce monthly billing statements, track ARs, communicate[Read More…]
Tigers plan to learn on the field
Linebacker Justis Tarpely (left) and junior quarterback Kenji Teramura are two important returning starters for the Ontario Tiger football team. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) ONTARIO – At first glance, it could appear as if the 2018 edition of the Ontario High School varsity football team faces a rebuilding year. The Tigers[Read More…]
U.S. 95 crash victim was former soldier, devoted dad
Victor Dunkelberger, 33, of Rocklin, Calif., died Aug. 11 south of Rome on U.S. 95. An Army combat veteran, Dunkelberger was devoted to his young daughter and family. (Photo courtesy of Jason Dunkelberger). VALE – He was patriotic and wanted to become a policeman but what really mattered to Victor[Read More…]
Winebarger urges young people to engage in politics
Tessa Winebarger reflects back on her young political career as a member of the Ontario City Council. Winebarger urged voters – and especially young city residents – to get involved in local politics. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – Just months after graduating from high school, Tessa Winebarger was on her[Read More…]
Vale finds strength in returning players
Despite a thin veil of smoke lingering over Vale during practice, the Viking grid squad is preparing hard for the season. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) VALE – The sounds of pads colliding and quarterbacks calling cadence filled the smoky air at Vale High School’s football practice area, as another high school football[Read More…]