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A lifetime in the saddle

Rollin Baker, the 2010 Old Timer for the Paulina Rodeo  has a never-dying passion for horses, cows and dogs.

FAYE TAYLOR/CENTRAL OREGONIAN

Rollin Baker, the 2010 Old Timer for the Paulina Rodeo has a never-dying passion for horses, cows and dogs.

Other News

County appoints new library director

County appoints new library director

Camille Wood brings 23 years experience and background in libraries

City railway given a third state grant

City of Prineville Railway received $2.12 million from a Connect Oregon III grant

Partnership to End Poverty names new executive director

Scott Cooper takes over following the resignation of the former director

Oregon daycare assistance cuts leave half its users ineligible

New guidelines require state cash assistance within past two years

100 kisses

100 kisses

The Humane Society of the Ochocos celebrated the third anniversary of the “Kiss dogs” rescue

Quick-thinking local resident halts house fire

Quick-thinking local resident halts house fire

Sean Casey doused fire with a garden hose and saved occupant

Sen. Jeff Merkley to host Prineville town hall

Meeting will take place Monday evening at Crook County High School

Status deadline approaching for non-profits

Some local groups may lose tax-exempt status as of Sept. 15

Local cigarette use exceeding state average

Statewide numbers dropped, but County adult and youth smoking are both above Oregon average

Sealing her future

Sealing her future

Amy Desjardins will be taking her award-winning, hand-made wares to the state fair next month in Salem

Looking for a few good quilts

Looking for a few good quilts

The Painted Hills Festival will take place Labor Day weekend complete with a quilt auction, parade, and entertainment

Habitat for Humanity receives large donation

Contributor has requested to stay anonymous and for funds to be used exclusively on Crook County builds