Ontario, OR - Dee Lee, Payette, stepped into the business manager slot at the Argus Observer officially replacing longtime business manager Judy West.

“We welcome Dee to the Argus Observer family and wish Judy all the best. However, Judy will still play an active, part-time role in our operation and will assist Dee in the transition,” Argus Observer Publisher John Dillon said.

West began her career at the Argus Observer in March 1985. West, who lives in Nyssa with her husband, Al, has two children — Richard and Jolynne — and six grandchildren.

Lee began her tenure at the Argus Observer in June 2009. She lives in Payette with her husband, James, and her two children, Therica, 14, and Cody, 11, along with Jane Wang, 16, a Chinese exchange student.

“Judy West has been a fixture at this newspaper for more than 20 years. That is significant and her honorable service is a testament to her work ethic and dedication,” Dillon said.