Central Oregonian · Prineville, OR
Prineville residents, young and old, lined Northeast Fourth Street, waving flags and cheering as the Veterans Day Parade put on a patriotic show in honor of military veterans in Crook County and throughout the country. The parade featured numerous military-related groups, from the Crook County High School NJROTC to the American Legion and Band of Brothers. At the conclusion of the parade, Crook County Fire Chief Matt Smith gave a speech at Ochoco Creek Park, and residents were invited to a free spaghetti feed at the VFW and American Legion hall.
Central Oregonian · Prineville, OR
September 5, 1940 to September 25, 2026~ Butch Apperson, 86, of Prineville, died at his home September, 25, 2026. Butch was born in Prineville on September 5, 1940, to parents Albert Ralph and Lorna Leona (Crawford) Apperson. After graduation, he proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy earning several commendations and three Bronze stars. In 1971, he met and married the love of his life, Betty (Rank) Haas and took on the role of “dad” to her three kids. After his naval career, Butch and Betty returned to the town he loved and he spent the remainder of his life here. Many knew him as an electrician at Louisiana Pacific, Pine Products, and Clear Pine. While Butch loved to go camping, hunting, and fishing in the Ochocos, his passion was playing the guitar and jamming with the Old-Time Fiddlers group in Salem. During his time as a member of the local Elks Lodge, he was renowned for his fried shrimp dinners.
Central Oregonian · Prineville, OR
100 years ago November 18, 1926 While hunting ducks on the old Laban Harris place on Crooked River, 11 miles east of Post, John E. Robertson, 56, resident of The Dalles since 1902, was instantly killed shortly after noon Tuesday, when a fellow hunter, Wilbur Wasson, 17, also of The Dalles, discharged his gun in an attempt to shoot flying ducks, according to Glenn Hendrickson, game warden for this district, who, with P.B. Poindexter, coroner of Crook County, rushed to the scene. Hendrickson and Poindexter arrived at the Harris place at about 3:30 that afternoon. The accident happened while the party, three men, J.E. Robertson, Wilbur Wasson and the latter’s father, A.W. Wasson, were hunting for ducks. They were crawling up on a bunch of ducks on Crooked River on the Harris place, and as the ducks arose, the three hunters, close together, also arose, each attempting to shoot, when Mr.
Central Oregonian · Prineville, OR
State officials are asking Crook County residents for information regarding a recent poaching incident in northwest Prineville. The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division has requested the public’s help identifying the person(s) responsible for the illegal killing of a buck deer near Prineville. OSP stated that on Thursday, Oct. 29, its Fish and Wildlife Division responded to a report of a buck deer that had been killed and harvested on private property along O’Neil Highway near Century Drive and Elliot Lane. Responding troopers believe the buck was killed with archery equipment between Oct. 26 and 28. Rifle deer season concluded on Oct. 14, and there was no legal deer hunting season in effect at the time and location where the deer was found. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-452-7888 or [email protected]. Tips may also be submitted by calling *OSP (**677) from a mobile phone.
Central Oregonian · Prineville, OR
January 24, 1983 to October 24, 2026~ Sara Jean Scharick, 43, of Prineville, Oregon, passed away on October 24, 2026. She was born in Prineville on January 24, 1983, to Barbara Benson and Raymond Scharick. Sara was raised in Prineville up until she was 12 years old when she then moved to Fossil and Condon Oregon. Sara graduated from Wheeler High School in Fossil in 2001. She moved back to Prineville in 2008 where she lived her remaining years on earth. She had a naturally giving spirit, with a huge heart and a smile that could light up a room. She made time to sit and talk with anyone who needed companionship, offering her attention and kindness freely. Sara devoted 10 years of her time to others volunteering at Regency Village Prineville Nursing and Rehabilitation and Carriage Place Memory Care from 2008-2018. Whether helping with activities, playing games, writing letters with residents, painting their nails, or simply sitting and visiting, she brought warmth and companionship.
Central Oregonian · Prineville, OR
The American Legion Post 29, in Prineville, wants veterans to know they can become members and benefit from what the organization has to offer. Nationally, the American Legion is the largest and most influential organization of U.S. veterans. Today, it accounts for 1.4 million members who support their communities in nearly 12,000 posts worldwide. Since its 1919 founding, the American Legion has been a staunch advocate for veterans, military members, their families and the communities in which they reside. “We would like you to join the next post meeting (every first Thursday of the month) to meet other members and learn about what we are doing within the post and community,” said Post 29 Commander Alan Alderman. “I look forward to seeing you, and please reach out if you need anything or have questions.” Each year, Post 29 and Unit 29 Auxiliary host a Christmas Auction. This auction raises money for veteran families and local families during Christmas and throughout the year.
