Donald Curtis passed on February 29, 2106. He is survived by his wife Freda (Simmons) Curtis and children Jeffery D. Curtis of Vale, Deborah K. Trouten of Kuna, Donald K. Curtis of Utah and Dianna L. Baugh of Kuna. Five grandchildren: Alyssa Stam, Morgan Hart, Jordan Smith, Jacob Curtis and[Read More…]
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Uncategorized Ernest (Ernie) W. Van Matre
Ernest W. Van Matre(1939-2016) Ernest (Ernie) W. Van Matre, 76, of Ontario Oregon passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, in a local hospital. Ernie was born November 7, 1939, in Ontario, Oregon, the son of Elvin and Verna (Skinner) Van Matre. He was raised in Fruitland, Idaho, and was a[Read More…]
Nyssa’s chief sees calls rise
By John L. Braese The Enterprise Calls to law enforcement in Nyssa rose by 1,133 calls in 2015 over 2014, according to Nyssa Police Chief Raymond Rau. The chief released his department’s 2015 crime numbers to the Nyssa City Council this Tuesday, March 1. Rau also discussed the numbers and[Read More…]
Uncategorized Bulldogs grab second straight state title
For the second consecutive year and the 12th time in the school’s history, the Nyssa wrestling team is the state’s 3A team champions. The Bulldogs put up a total of 209 points during the Oregon State School Activities tournament, which concluded Saturday, Feb. 27, in Portland. Nyssa ran away from[Read More…]
Uncategorized Antelopes advance with win over Pirates
By John L. Braese The Enterprise After claiming the 1A-8 High Desert League title, the Adrian girls basketball team picked up the bye and sat through round one of the state basketball playoffs. The Antelopes showed no rust from those few days off when they opened their playoff season, rolling[Read More…]
Uncategorized Bulldogs downed by Vikings
Nyssa’s Andres Gonzalez puts up a shot over the outstretched arms ofColton’s Mithc Nation during the third quarter of action between the two state qualifying teams. By John L. Braese The Enterprise The Nyssa boys basketball team made a quick exit from the state playoff picture, falling to the Colton[Read More…]
Woman gets 12 years in abuse case
By John L. Braese The Enterprise A former Vale resident will be incarcerated for at least 12 years after she and her husband were sentenced recently in Idaho for sexually abusing children. Jennifer Magill, formerly known as Jennifer Shuck, is a 2002 graduate of Vale High School. She and her[Read More…]
Ready, aim… tranquilize!
On the Edge of Common Sense By Baxter Black, DVM Unless you’re a tiger trimmer in Tanganyika, the tranquilizer gun has not lived up to its potential. During its preliminary promotion, it was touted as the greatest invention since the rope. But, in the livestock business, it has never quite[Read More…]
New baby in the house? Just ask ‘what would Lucy do?’
By Brianna Walker For the Enterprise Dec. 5: Clean house, no visible laundry, fully stocked refrigerator, and freshly-shampooed hair. Dec. 6: Enter baby Parker Fast forward two months: I’m sure there must be a clean corner of the house somewhere … .maybe in the closet under the stairs? And laundry?[Read More…]
Death notices
Ruth Kelch, 96, of Payette died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. Services are pending under the direction of the Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. Lois Carol Lamb, 83, of Payette died at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. Ruth[Read More…]