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New home for nursery

The modest Ontario house that holds the Treasure Valley Children’s Relief Nursery is crammed, and that’s no exaggeration, with signs of learning and love. In one room, boxes of teaching toys and materials, separated and labeled by age and gender, are stacked floor-to-ceiling next to a pair of paperwork-laden desk-work[Read More…]

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Viking girls top Parma in softball

The Enterprise The Vale Viking softball team split a pair of games last week, falling to a state-champion Homedale squad but defeating Parma in a home contest two days later. The March 17 Parma game ended at 8-7. Winning pitcher Amanda Trenkel pitched the complete game, with seven runs, five[Read More…]

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Lenny Dean Cheyney

Lenny Dean Cheyney Lenny was born in Glascow, Montana on July 10, 1961 to Bill and Mary Ann. They had five children: Anita, Ralph, Ronda and Darla. They all grew up in the Thompson Falls, Montana area. Lenny met the love of his life, Carol Ann Netcher of Vale, Oregon[Read More…]

Death notices

Masa Nishihara, 98, of Nyssa, died March 14, 2016 at a local care center. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa. Condolences to the family at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com. Esther M. Viaene, 97, of Ontario, died March 19, 2016 at a local assisted living facility. Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Condolences may be made[Read More…]

Beef, chicken and a good cause are on the menu

An unfortunate situation 400 miles away at the coast has some folks a little misty-eyed about the menu for the coming Vale Fire and Ambulance fundraiser dinner. Yes, the traditional crab feed is being turned into a steak and chicken feed this year. But here’s the thing, folks, crustaceans are[Read More…]

Shhh… Secret’s in the sauce

On the Edge of Common Sense By Baxter Black, DVM Sometimes it is embarrassing when your friends catch that entrepreneurial spirit. How many times have you gently tried to tell them that, sure, Amway’s great, but what are you going to do with all that soap in the closet? That[Read More…]

Fire protection loses out in wilderness ‘land grab’

To the Editor: The proposed wilderness area in Oregon’s Malheur County, if designated, will lead to the destruction of the very landscape some wish to protect. Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA), Keen Footwear, a multimillion dollar Portland company, and others seek such designation. Wilderness designation will mean very large blocks[Read More…]

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Show features Nyssa artist

An exhibit of Nyssa resident Crystal Rodriguez’ artwork will open Friday, April 8, at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. The opening event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit continues to June 5, and admission is free. Rodriguez works in acrylic in a style considered both[Read More…]