Ramona McCallister

Feb 20, 2025 | biztrib.com | Ramona McCallister

In the heart of downtown Prineville, Terry’s Jewelry has become an endearing icon since 1974. While driving through Prineville, the neon sign over the store catches one’s eye immediately. kAm~H?65 3J u2J6 w2>>2? 2?5 E96 =2E6 %6CCJ w2>>2?[ E96 D>2== 3FD:?6DD 92D 366? D6CG:?8 E96 r6?EC2= ~C68@? 4@>>F?:EJ 7@C 2=>@DE d` J62CD] xE H2D AC6G:@FD=J @H?65 3J E96 {2CD@? 72>:=J 2?5 367@C6 E92E[ E96 $2EE6C=66 72>:=J[ H9@ 2=D@ 92G6 2 ;6H6=CJ C6A2:C 2?5 56D:8? 46?E6C :? #65>@?5] x? 255:E:@?

Oct 29, 2024 | centraloregonian.com | Ramona McCallister

(CROOK COUNTY) — In six months, it will be 50 years since the evacuation of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. However, for many Vietnam veterans, the memories are never far away. Allen Dendy went to boot camp in August 1972 and went on board his ship, the USS Brinkley Bass, DD887, on Thanksgiving Day the same year. He served in the Vietnam War for three years. kAm“x H2D `f[ 3FE x H2D C2:D65 3J E96 >:=:E2CJ[ 2?5 6G6CJE9:?8 H2D >@C6 25G2?465[ x 8F6DD] x >2CC:65 >J H:76 H96?

Oct 29, 2024 | theoutlookonline.com | Ramona McCallister

(CROOK COUNTY) — In six months, it will be 50 years since the evacuation of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. However, for many Vietnam veterans, the memories are never far away. Allen Dendy went to boot camp in August 1972 and went on board his ship, the USS Brinkley Bass, DD887, on Thanksgiving Day the same year. He served in the Vietnam War for three years. kAm“x H2D `f[ 3FE x H2D C2:D65 3J E96 >:=:E2CJ[ 2?5 6G6CJE9:?8 H2D >@C6 25G2?465[ x 8F6DD] x >2CC:65 >J H:76 H96?

Oct 4, 2024 | centraloregonian.com | Ramona McCallister

The inspiration and energy behind The Beaver State Historical Gunmaker’s Guild passed away recently. Jim Malloy was many things to his friends and community, but the recurring theme was a mentor, a friend, and an amazing historian. Malloy touched countless lives and gave back to his community selflessly. kAm“qF==7C@8” 2D |2==@J H2D 27764E:@?2E6=J 42==65[ H2D 2 $4@ED^xC:D9 >2? 3@C? :? !C@G:56?46[ #9@56 xD=2?5] w6 6?=:DE65 :? E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D }2GJ 2E E96 E6?56C 286 @7 `f[ D6CG:?8 a_ J62CD :?

Jul 27, 2024 | centraloregonian.com | Ramona McCallister

Joy Harvey was all smiles when she recalled the moment when she received the announcement that she was selected to be the 2024 Crook County Pioneer Queen. “I was surprised and in shock,” she said. kAmy@J BF:4<=J A@:?E65 @FE E92E D96 :D ?@E @?6 H9@ =:<6D 2EE6?E:@? 5C2H? E@ 96C]k^AmkAm“xE H2D 2? 9@?@C[” D96 25565]k^AmkAmw6C D@?[ !2F= w2CG6J[ BF:6E=J ;@:?65 E96 4@?G6CD2E:@? 2?5 362>65 H:E9 AC:56 2E 9:D >@E96C’D !:@?66C "F66?