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James “Pat” Bunyard

Pat Bunyard was born July 12, 1918 in Harney County, Oregon to James G. and Lora Bunyard. Pat died at home Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Audre Bunyard in November, 1994. He is survived by his son Lyle Bunyard and his daughter Patricia[Read More…]

Death notices

Betty J. Robison, 88, of Ontario, died April 9, 2016 at a local assisted living facility in Ontario. Condolences maybe made to the family at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Sarah E. Bailey, 80, of Ontario, died April 12, 2016 at her home. Condolences maybe made to the family[Read More…]

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Vale girls slam Umatilla

VALE – Kelsey Hawley put together a virtuoso performance and the Vale High School softball team racked up 31 hits in eight innings to clinch twin victories over Umatilla during a doubleheader Friday. The Lady Vikings defeated Umatilla 16-0 in the first game and claimed a 17-1 win in the[Read More…]

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Viking teams double up on wins

By Pat Caldwell The Enterprise VALE – Cody Towers hit a home run and later drove in six runs in the first game of a doubleheader Friday as the Vale High School baseball team used a strong hitting performance to sweep Umatilla. The Vikings won the first game 14-4 and[Read More…]

Golfers swarm to Pendleton course

The Enterprise A dozen teams converged on Pendleton last Friday, April 1, for the PCC Invite. Vale’s Vikings came in sixth and Nyssa claimed ninth in the team results. Topping the field was the Nixyaawii/Pilot Rock team, hitting 367, followed by Pendleton with 382, Heppner with 384, and Hermiston with[Read More…]

Dawgs improve with match wins at home

The Enterprise Nyssa’s young tennis team is making strides as it gains experience this season. Hosting Payette on Thursday, March 31, the team took an overall loss at 4-6 but claimed significant wins. Coach Kent Blanchard cited Kaley Rindlisbacher, at first singles, for hanging tough through three sets to claim[Read More…]

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Viking netmen make history in Madras

The Enterprise With strong performances in Madras last Saturday, the Vale boys took their first team title at the White Buffalo Invitational since 2008. Coach Ryan Seals noted the boys also brought home individual first place wins at second singles from Marco Ramirez and second doubles from Noah Carlson and[Read More…]

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Closet gears up for proms

The Enterprise It’s prom season, and Drexel H. Foundation’s Formal Closet program is ready to help teens look their best. The Closet offers tuxes and more than 300 free formal dresses for teens. It is available to anyone who wants a free outfit and can pledge to volunteer skills or[Read More…]

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Carnival time!

Vale High’s sophomore class hosted the fun last Wednesday, March 30, during parent teacher conferences at Vale Elementary School. The class put on a carnival to entertain the kids and raise money for the class. Clockwise from top right: Skeeter Miller, 20 months, gets some golfing tips; Brody McElroy, 8,[Read More…]