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Oregon's wildfire season is still not over. The Crazy Creek Fire, burning in Crook County and a small section of southern Wheeler County, is nearing containment. However, several small fires were started over the past two weeks after deer hunters sparked small blazes in Gilliam and Wheeler counties. Local volunteer fire departments quickly put out the fires, but the risk remains high, and locals remain on edge. But with moisture on the way this week and fall temperatures...
Last week, Dear Reader, I introduced you to the telling difference between a book that is “flatsigned” at the title- or half-title page in pen, Sharpie ™ or paint by an author and a book that is “inscribed” also by an author’s short, warm, meaningful note, being sometimes also dated. But them’s fightin’ words—or can be, first about the dubiousness of “flatsigned” versus mere “signed” and second about their putative worth as opposed to inscribed books and third about the diffe...
According to an action alert issued by the Oregon Cattleman's Association, ranchers are experiencing a hay shortage due to wildfire activity in Wheeler, Baker, Grant and Malheur counties. OSU Extension has been assisting with gathering available hay and has advised of a shortage of 774 tons (roughly 50% in Wheeler, 25% in Baker, 20% in Grant, and 5% in Malheur). According to OSU staff, as of October 3rd, there were 13 family-run ranches caring for a total of at least 4,385...
Days of Yore for October 17, 2024 10 years ago— Carol McKenzie, tournament coordinator, reported a perfect day for the 8th annual Wasco Salmon/Steelhead Tournament with 50 entrants and 17 salmon and one steelhead brought to Wasco for the weigh-in. The overall winning Chinook was 16 pounds, 15 ounces, and was caught by Natalie Schaefer of Oregon City. Rodeo athletes of the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association, which sponsors some 30 rodeos a year, have just selected the S...
The DevilDawgs traveled to Dufur Oregon last Friday to face league opponent and rival Dufur. The DevilDawgs began the game kicking off to the Rangers. Jacoby Roberts attempted an onside kick which the Rangers recovered and on their third offensive snap the Rangers found the end zone. After a failed 2-point conversion attempt the DevilDawgs trailed 0-6. The ensuing DevilDawg drive was short lived thanks to an aggressive Ranger defense. For most of the remainder of the 1st...
The Rock Creek Bridge, which is being rebuilt on Oregon Highway 206, known as the Condon/Heppner Highway, will continue to be fully closed until October 27. Both sides of the bridge are closed as construction enters final stages of the project. The ninety-year-old bridge was identified by ODOT as needing to be replaced due to age and ongoing wear and tear from debris that moves downstream with rapid thaws in the late winter and early spring. ODOT said that during high water...
Homecoming was held at the Condon School last week, with volleyball games taking place on Tuesday the 8th, and Thursday the 10th. Youth dressed up each day of the week, with polos or college clothing on Monday. High schoolers wore their nicest clothes on Tuesday, as the school hosted the Wheeler Co. Rattlers Volleyball Team. On Wednesday, kids in each class were given a decade – with seniors having the 2000s, juniors in the 1990s, sophomores in the 1980s, and freshman in t...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On October 9, Subcommittee on Natural Resources Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz joined Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) in her district to open a Subcommittee hearing titled, 'It All Depends on Water: Examining Efforts to Improve and Protect Central Oregon's Water Supply.' The hearing emphasized the need to protect water resources, address water shortages for farmers and ranchers in Central Oregon and across the country and...
THE DALLES, OR - North Central Public Health District's (NCPHD) Board of Health has appointed Martha McInnes, BSN, RN, as the organization's new director. NCPHD has been seeking to fill the role since outgoing director Shellie Campbell announced her retirement in July this year. With Campbell staying on until her replacement was found, NCPHD has maintained continuous strong leadership. Campbell said, "Martha has been with NPCHD over three years, joining our team during a very...
