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2 days ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Susan Barton
Upgrades to the Japanese Garden at the Four Rivers Cultural Center began this month, with the most exciting part of the work accomplished by Ogata Kai volunteers from Japan. Japanese Garden volunteer curator Mike Miller submitted a design proposal to the Ogata Kai group, who pick a project in the United States each year and travel at their own expense to work on it. Funding for the project needs to be provided by the applicant.
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1 week ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Steven Mitchell |Susan Barton
Malheur County’s economic development board approved a $250,000 loan to help Valley Family Health Care build two new pharmacies and renovate two others by next January. Ken Hart, chief executive of Valley Family Health Care, told the Eastern Oregon Border Board on Monday, April 7, that the pharmacy expansion to preserve access to reduced prices to drug prices through a federal drug program.
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1 week ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Les Zaitz |Susan Barton
The Vale Lions Club will once again load Wadleigh Park up with Easter eggs for the annual hunt, set for Saturday, April 19. The fun starts at 1 p.m., with children hunting in areas by age group. The Easter Bunny and Lions Lion will be on hand for photos with the kids. Anyone interested in donating can call 541-709-5870.
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1 week ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Les Zaitz |Steven Mitchell |Susan Barton
Sylvia Marie EllisMarch 7, 1936 – March 27, 2025 Sylvia Marie Ellis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Sylvia was born on March 7, 1936, in Bellflower, California, to Erling and Helen (Raver) Lund. Raised during the Great Depression, she grew into a resilient, kind, and resourceful woman who excelled academically, graduating as valedictorian from both high school and college.
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1 week ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Les Zaitz |Steven Mitchell |Susan Barton
Nyssa FFA held their annual banquet on April 8 at Nyssa High School – not only as a fundraiser for the chapter, but also an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments and recognize the senior members. A special recognition at the event was the conferring of Honorary Chapter Degree to Bob Holmes.
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2 weeks ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Steven Mitchell |Susan Barton
Ontario Fire and Rescue faces a critical staffing shortfall, now operating below its minimum staffing levels with only two firefighters on duty at some points, according to a new study. Researchers concluded that is increasing the risk to firefighters and the community during emergencies. The staffing shortage is among the findings of a $50,000 study by Emergency Services Consulting International, a Virginia consulting firm.
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2 weeks ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Susan Barton
From The Oregonian/OregonLiveOregon Republican Party Chair Jerry Cummings has been accused in the last year of failing to make payments on two bank loans totaling $93,000 and withdrawing more than $17,000 from a separate bank account that didn’t have that amount of money available. Cummings, a pastor from Columbia County who won his seat in February, has a lengthy legal track record in Oregon.
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2 weeks ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Les Zaitz |Susan Barton
HISTORY: Former state Sen. Lynn Findley will be the speaker at the Thursday, April 10, meeting of the Malheur Country Historical Society. The meeting will be at the Vale Senior and Community Center, and starts at 11:30 a.m. Lunch costs $15, and the menu includes a baked potato bar, chili and dessert. Findley, a Vale native, will speak about politics in Oregon and the impact of changes over the years on rural parts of the state.
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2 weeks ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Les Zaitz |Susan Barton
It’s a busy month in Nyssa with Senior Center events and JJ’s Memorial Fundraiser. The Nyssa Senior Center will hold a yard sale Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are lots of great bargains in the yard sale room. A special bingo day will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Just 5 cents per card per game and a rollicking good time!• JJ’s Memorial Fundraiser, in memory of Nyssa Reserve Cpl.
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2 weeks ago | 
malheurenterprise.com | Susan Barton
The FFA Banquet and Auction will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at Nyssa High School Cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with tickets $10 single or $50 family. This is a great event highlighting the accomplishments of the Nyssa FFA and acknowledging the senior members of the group. There will be a dinner with both silent and live auctions, and it’s a great time to visit.
