The foster care system has plenty of challenges in providing for children. In Malheur County, we’re short of just about everything – foster parents, caseworkers, even overnight bags so kids have underwear when they show up at a foster home. One pending change could quickly reduce some misery, and it’s[Read More…]
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Public session in Ontario to tell about foster parent need, how to volunteer
Foster parent and Vale resident Janeille Bennett reads to a child in foster care. A public session at Four Rivers Cultural Center April 12 will offer information for those interested in becoming a local foster parent. (The Enterprise/Les Zaitz). ONTARIO – With foster children being housed in motels due to[Read More…]
Chili feed at Cairo Elementary School on Thursday night
CHILI FEED: Cairo Elementary School and the Cairo PTO invite the community to the Cairo Chili Feed Thursday at the school. Tickets for the dinner are $5, or free for children under 5. The dinner includes chili, salad, drink and dessert, as well as a silent auction. Proceeds support school[Read More…]
Nyssa police focus on building trust and relationships to stymie gangs
Ray Rau, Nyssa police chief, said he believes building relationships with the community is a key reason his city does not have a gang problem. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) NYSSA – Last September, Timber Godina came to Nyssa to see his girlfriend. Godina, police said, arrived in town trailed by an[Read More…]
Ontario leaders deliver information, answer questions at tax Town Hall
Audience members listen during a Town Hall session on Ontario’s 1 percent sales tax last week at Four Rivers Cultural Center. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese). ONTARIO – Two political campaigns for and against Ontario’s proposed 1 percent sales tax cranked up last week as local residents peppered city officials with[Read More…]
Vale’s volunteer of year is the chief cook for youth
After spending years in the kitchen feeding youth in Vale, Debbie Mohammed is looking to slow down a little and enjoy retirement soon. (Submitted photo) VALE – For the last eight years, Vale children have enjoyed summers swimming at the local pool, riding bikes and playing baseball. They also have[Read More…]
TVCC lays off enrollment chief as numbers drop
ONTARIO – With the spring term about to begin at Treasure Valley Community College, student enrollment continues to slide. The college reported that 1,703 students enrolled in winter term compared to 2,004 students just one year prior. The drop continues a trend that began in 2010. According to state figures,[Read More…]
Mary Froerer Hansen,Jon Allison Hall,Ked Al Dejmal,Penny L. Burgess, McCoy Oscar Shepherd, Mary D. Altizer, Marjorie Reed
Mary Froerer Hansen May 30, 1917 ~ March 26, 2018 Mary Froerer Hansen passed from this life on March 26 of causes incident to old age. Mary was born on May 30, 1917, in Eden, Utah, to George Froerer and Ane Oline Rosenkilde Froerer. She was the eighth of nine children. The[Read More…]
They’re hiring – Malheur County area job openings
TVCC Help Desk Technician Full-time position with excellent benefits including medical coverage, vacation, sick and Oregon PERS. Provides basic computer desktop support to users under supervision of computer technician. For complete details, please visit us at www.tvcc.cc. TVCC is EOEE. _____________________________________________________________________________ Nyssa School District 26 has the following openings for the 2018-2019[Read More…]
Even with spring break, a few Malheur County teams were on the field
Vale’s Tanner Hamilton rounds first base in the third inning against the Panthers. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) Vale Baseball THE GAME: In the first game back from spring break, the Vale baseball team ran over Parma 15-5 on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS: Parma led 5-3 going into the sixth inning. Amid a number[Read More…]