To the Editor: It was reassuring to have the Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, visit Harney County in a time of healing and opening a new path for management of public lands in the West. However, she missed the point in her announcement that a new approach to management[Read More…]
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Bills remedy 911 glitches
By Rep. Greg Walden For the Enterprise On December 1, 2013, Kari Rene Hunt was brutally murdered by her estranged husband in the bathroom of a motel room in Marshall, Texas. Her three children listened through the door as she was stabbed repeatedly. Kari screamed to her 9-year-old daughter to[Read More…]
Standing tall in your marriage
Another View By Bill Hall I saw a woman literally standing by her man, and her man was literally looking up to her. Strange to say, that hardly ever happens. In almost every instance, the man in the marriage is taller than the woman. Why? Almost all other common barriers[Read More…]
Death notices
Wayne Kinney, 74, of Vale, died at his home on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario. Celia Jeanne Wood, 77, of Nyssa, died May 6, 2016 at a local assisted living facility. Arrangement by Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Irene Winifred Page,[Read More…]
Sheriff weighs hiring change
By Pat Caldwell For the Enterprise VALE – A new plan under consideration by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office may help the agency with the lingering problem of obtaining experienced deputies. Malheur County Sheriff Brian Wolfe recently approached the County Court with the blueprint that calls for the agency to[Read More…]
Uncategorized ROUGH ROADS AHEAD?
By Pat Caldwell Malheur Enterprise ONTARIO – Oregon’s roads aren’t in great shape, and they won’t get any better unless more money is collected and spent on the transportation system, state Rep. Cliff Bentz said recently. Bentz, who represents Malheur County in Oregon’s House District 60, said Oregon’s roads –[Read More…]
Uncategorized Back home and open for BUSINESS
By Pat Caldwell The Malheur Enterprise VALE – After a long stint away from his hometown, Derek Chamberlain is excited about his new business venture – one he hopes will not only provide a needed service for the community but also be a positive influence. Derek and wife Claire Chamberlain[Read More…]
Uncategorized Dawgs race to top at Viking Invite
Nyssa and Adrian runner head for the finish line in the 400 meter race. (Submitted photos) By Pat Caldwell The Enterprise VALE – The Nyssa track team claimed top honors at the Viking Invitational last Friday. The Bulldog boys and girls both secured first place in team standings, while the[Read More…]
Uncategorized Viks double up in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Solid pitching and key hits from an array of players combined to propel the Vale High School baseball team to a sweep of Riverside in a doubleheader last Friday. Vale won the first game 14-3 and claimed a 12-2 decision in the second contest. Gage Fortin proved to[Read More…]
Disturbing news, important lessons for our time
News item: La Grande, April 15, 2016 – Two boys, age 14 and 15, appear in court accused of threatening mass violence, plotting to kill their principal and others. News item: Nyssa, March 30, 2016 – The Nyssa Police Department hosts a training at the local school aimed at helping[Read More…]