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Tuesday, augusT 2, 2022
THe OBseRVeR — A5
Inductees named to Chief Joseph Days Hall of Fame
Six join honorees
as class of 2022,
the second class
to be inducted
By JACK PARRY
Wallowa County Chieftain
JOSEPH — The Chief
Joseph Days Hall of Fame
announced six inductees
into its 2022 class. These
inductees are being hon-
ored not just for their
contributions to Chief
Joseph Days, but also for
their impact on the sport
of rodeo. Here are the
inductees of the hall of
fame’s second class:
Chief Joseph
The man who the Chief
Joseph Day Rodeo and
the town of Joseph are
named after, Young Chief
Joseph was born in 1840
and became a leader,
who according to record,
counseled his people to
keep peace when set-
tlers arrived in the Wal-
lowas. But after the killing
of a Nez Perce brave by
white men was left unjus-
tified, Chief Joseph led
his people away from the
Wallowa Valley in 1877.
He died in 1904 on the
Lapwai Reservation in
Idaho at the age of 64.
Even though he is rec-
ognized throughout the
town, his name also rep-
resents a black mark in
our country’s history: the
suffering of Native Amer-
icans. Chief Joseph, who
wanted nothing but peace
for his people, was forced
to leave his home.
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Harley Tucker’s white horses
Cy Taillon
Cy Taillon was the first
announcer to make his
entire living by calling
rodeos. He announced his
first rodeo in 1939 and
would go on to announce
practically every major
rodeo in the country.
Known as “rodeo’s Walter
Cronkite,” Taillon stood out
with his precise grammar
and description while trying
to recognize cowboys as
professional athletes. After
passing away in 1980, he
has since become a member
of the Pro Rodeo Hall of
Fame and was awarded its
lifetime achievement award.
Taillon was the voice of
Chief Joseph Days for 11
years between 1961 and
1975.
Dallas Williamson
The action at the rodeo
is what many remember,
but it takes work behind
the scenes to organize such
an event. Dallas Gene Wil-
liamson did just that, and
was a respected member
of the Joseph community.
Graduating in a class of five
from Joseph High School,
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Taillon
that same year he would
end up digging post holes
for the inaugural Chief
Joseph Days Rodeo, held on
the Wallowa Lake moraine.
His passion for the rodeo
didn’t stop there, as he
served on the rodeo board
of directors from 1970-
1981 and was arena director
from 1973-1981. As arena
director he was respon-
sible for working count-
less hours and nights before
rodeo week to prepare for
the event. He helped build
new rodeo stands in 1967-
1968 and was the one who
suggested that the Chief
Joseph Days Rodeo court
receive commission from
selling tickets. An integral
member of the rodeo behind
the scenes, Williamson
passed away in 2016 at 85
years old.
Frank McCully
Frank McCully became
the president of the Joseph
Chamber of Commerce in
1946, which was the year
of the first rodeo. He was
elected mayor of the city of
Joseph the next year, and in
his time on the chamber, the
Shine Preschool. Children’s books,
religious books, gift items, Bibles
and more are provided by the com-
pany I:55. Shop in person at Faith
Lutheran, 104 S. 12th St., from
2-6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday
and from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday.
Or buy online at www.i55book-
fairs.com/school/shine-la-GRA-or.
Online orders may be picked up
at Faith Lutheran, or receive free
direct shipping by using the code
FREESHIP2SHINELAGRAOR.
Art center offers mimosas and
raffle tickets
LA GRANDE — On Thursday,
Aug. 4, Art Center East is partici-
pating in “Sip, Shop, Repeat, Local.”
Between noon and 5 p.m., stop by
the Union County Chamber of Com-
merce, 207 Depot St., to pick up a
tumbler. Then visit ACE, 1006 Penn
Ave., for a free mimosa and a free
raffle ticket for “Spring Sunrise,” a
print by Nicole Freshley, who is fea-
tured in the art center’s Main Gallery.
Riverside Concert Series
continues
Book fair benefits Shine
Preschool
LA GRANDE — Come to Riv-
erside Park on Thursday evenings
this summer for free music from
local musicians every Thursday
from 6-8 p.m. If the weather is bad,
the music will happen inside the
LA GRANDE — An in-person
and virtual book fair happens
Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 4-6, to
benefit Faith Lutheran Church’s
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back door; cost is $7 for all.
For information on the senior cen-
ter’s meal programs, including having
lunches delivered by Meals on Wheels,
call the kitchen 541-605-5556.
The menu for Aug. 2-5:
Tuesday: pork sliders, cabbage
slaw, potato salad, fresh fruit, cookie.
Dollarhide
membership grew from 30
to 130. He and the chamber
members would pro-
mote the rodeo fervently.
McCully was the one who
figured out what weekend
the rodeo would take place,
by asking his father and
grandfather to pick the best
time of the year based on
past weather patterns. He
was the parade grand mar-
shal of the Chief Joseph
Days Rodeo in 1985. His
place in the Chief Joseph
Days Hall of Fame recog-
nizes the work he put into
making the rodeo what it is
today.
After his service in
World War II, Ross Dollar-
hide Jr. began participating
in rodeo competitions as
a saddle bronc rider and
steer wrestler. His career
was illustrious, winning 17
event titles in saddle bronc
riding and 18 event titles
in steer wrestling between
1947 and 1955. Between
1948 and 1950 he won the
saddle bronc title three
Harley Tucker’s white
horses also are being
inducted. Tucker gathered
six white horses together for
his fast and colorful grand
entries to the parade. Riders
would wear red leather
jackets and carry colorful
flags and matching leather
chaps and the horses were
outfitted with hand-tooled
saddles and matching
saddle blankets.
The Hall of Fame and
a museum will be located
in an event center on the
rodeo grounds that is being
planned.
pavilion. On Aug. 4 Chris Baron
will perform. The last concert of the
season will be Aug. 18, featuring
Brian Mandella.
FFA members get boost from
visiting Elgin Lions
ELGIN — Two members of
Elgin’s FFA program were guests at
the Elgin Lions Club’s July meeting.
Brooke Eckstein and Abby Saffell
told the group that their club had
collected $750 toward the purchase
of a wagon to use to water plants
throughout the city. The club, along
with the Lions, water the flower bar-
rels in Elgin. After a short discus-
sion, the Elgin Lions members voted
unanimously to donate $250 to com-
plete the purchase of the wagon.
— The Observer
Wednesday: tender beef, red pota-
toes, brown gravy, green beans, salad
greens, fresh fruit, sherbet.
Thursday: traditional macaroni
and cheese, spinach salad, melon
slices, baked rolls, pudding.
Friday: sweet and sour meatballs,
rice pilaf, steamed asparagus, broiled
tomatoes, fresh fruit.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
SUNDAY, JULY 31
6:18 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1200 block of X
Avenue on a report of a theft. Police arrested a 44-year-old man for
third-degree theft and second-degree criminal trespass.
9:30 a.m. — A caller reported animal neglect on the 1900 block
of H Avenue, La Grande.
1:11 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
harassment on the 300 block of Fourth Street. An officer responded
and counseled the subject.
3:46 p.m. — A caller reported criminal mischief at the Chevron
station at 1519 Adams Ave., La Grande. An officer responded.
8:12 p.m. — La Grande police arrested Darla Lynn Keith, 56, for
violation of a no contact release agreement.
10:03 p.m. — A caller at Grande Woods Apartments, 2005
Gekeler Lane, La Grande, reported telephonic harassment. An offi-
cer made contact and explained options.
12:30 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1300 block
of Cherry Street for a domestic disturbance. The parties involved
separated.
1:23 a.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded to the
area of milepost 257 on the westbound side on Interstate 84 near
La Grande on a report of someone using fireworks. The deputy
counseled the individuals.
9:35 a.m. — Union County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a
residential burglary on the 500 block of Patton Street, Summerville.
A deputy made contact and explained options.
2:57 p.m. — La Grande police responded to Riverside Park on
a call about a suspicious person. Police told the person to keep it
down or he will be asked to leave.
3:23 p.m. — A caller reported possible animal abuse on the
1900 block of Birch Street, Elgin.
8:14 p.m. — A caller reported animal cruelty at the same loca-
tion on Birch Street, Elgin.
11:27 p.m. — A La Grande police officer responded to the 2400
block of Greenwood Street on a complaint about harassment and
counseled the parties involved.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
Ross Dollarhide Jr.
Harley Tucker’s
horses
Elgin Lions serve as ushers
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
12:26 a.m. — A La Grande police officer on Harrison Avenue
observed reckless driving and resolved the situation.
9:29 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of child neglect.
An officer made contact, and police then contacted the Oregon
Department of Human Services.
1:39 p.m. — A caller reported an animal walking on hot pavement
on the 2700 block of Island Avenue, La Grande.
3:01 p.m. — Union County Sheriff’s Office reported Marion County
Sheriff’s Office arrested Devan Ray Phillips, 36, on six Union County
warrants for failure to appear in a number of local cases, including
first-degree burglary and domestic violence assault.
4:44 p.m. — A caller reported animal cruelty on the 2600 block of
Island Avenue, La Grande.
10:15 p.m. — Union County sheriff’s deputies responded to the
500 block of Main Street, Cove, on a report of a domestic disturbance.
The parties involved separated.
11:56 p.m. — Union County sheriff’s deputies responded again to
the same address on the 500 block of Main Street, Cove, on a report of
a domestic disturbance. Again, the parties involved separated.
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Williamson
UNION COUNTY SENIOR LUNCH MENU
LA GRANDE — Lunch is served at
the Union County Senior Center, 1504
N. Albany St., La Grande, on week-
days. The meal is open to the public.
Dine-in meals are served from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; suggested
donation is $4 for age 60+, $7 for all
others. Takeout meals are picked up
from noon to 1 p.m. at the kitchen’s
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McCully
consecutive years. Dollar-
hide won at Chief Joseph
Days as well, taking the
all-around titles in 1950,
1951 and 1952, calf roping
in 1950, saddle bronc
riding in 1951, and steer
wrestling titles in 1950
and 1951. He would also
work as a riding double/
stuntman in Hollywood in
the late 1950s. A cowboy
superhero, Dollarhide Jr.
died in 1977 in Flagstaff,
Arizona.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
BRIEFS
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Chief Joseph
elgin Lions Club/Contributed Photo
The Elgin Lions have for many years ushered for the plays at the
Elgin Opera House. On July 29-30, 2022, the Lions ushered for the
production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” It’s a win-win
partnership, especially for the Lions, who enjoy the shows and also
get to know the actors. Shown here from left to right are actors Lyla
Davis, Rose Gray, Grant Deem, Bella Estrada, Tavi Jacobson, Abigail
Hale, Maya Junkins and Kaylie Davis. Lions are Gerald Hopkins, left,
and Jared Rogers.
UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
Aug. 5 — JOHN CEDERHOLM: 2 p.m. funeral,
La Grande Church of the Nazarene (casual dress pre-
ferred); graveside service immediately follows at Hill-
crest East Cemetery, La Grande, then a celebration of
life at the McIntosh Barn, 62576 Leffel Road.
Aug. 12 — SCOTT CHARON: 1 p.m. graveside
service, Island City Cemetery.
Aug. 20 — DORIAN ‘DORN’ COX: 2 p.m. grave-
side service, Union Cemetery (casual dress preferred);
a barbecue follows at Georgia Cox’s home.
Sept. 3 — NYLE ROLLINS: 1 p.m. celebration of
life, Fred Beeman Park, Island City.
Sept. 4 — JEFF BOND: 1 p.m. celebration of life,
Lone Hawk Ranch, 57899 Highway 237, Union.
— Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande
6/6/1937-
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