RECORDS
Thursday, sepTember 1, 2022
The ObserVer — A5
Celebration will commemorate purchase
of East Moraine by Wallowa County
By KATY NESBITT
For the Wallowa County Chieftain
COMMUNITY
CELEBRATION
JOSEPH — Those who
live in Wallowa County
know what a special place
it is and keeping it rural is
more than a slogan — it’s
what brings people together.
To commemorate Wal-
lowa County’s acquisition
of more than 1,800 acres
of the Wallowa Lake East
Moraine, the community is
invited to the East Moraine
Community Forest Celebra-
tion on Saturday, Sept. 10.
The former Ronald C.
Yanke Family Trust prop-
erty was acquired in Jan-
uary 2020 after years of
fundraising by the Wallowa
Lake Moraines Partner-
ship — Wallowa County,
Wallowa Resources, Wal-
lowa Land Trust and
Oregon Parks and Recre-
ation Department. Due to
COVID-19 restrictions, a
celebration was postponed
for two years.
Since the acquisition,
members of the partner-
ship gathered informa-
tion through personal and
focus group interviews, an
online survey and a 30-day
comment period on the
East Moraine Community
Forest’s Draft Manage-
ment Plan. The plan was
The public is invited to a guided
tour from the west side of the
moraine. Participants are asked
to RSVP and shuttle from the
south end of Wallowa Lake
(meet in front of the Wallowa
Lake Lodge by 2:45 p.m.). A
catered dinner and live music
are from 5-7 p.m. on the Wal-
lowa Lake Lodge’s back lawn.
To attend, please RSVP to
www.wallowaresources.org/
east-moraine-celebration-rsvp.
For more information on the
East Moraine Community
Forest, visit co.wallowa.or.us.
Wallowa County Chieftain, File
To commemorate Wallowa County’s acquisition of more than 1,800
acres of the Wallowa Lake East Moraine, the community is invited to
the East Moraine Community Forest Celebration on Saturday, Sept.
10, 2022, including a guided walking tour and a dinner at Wallowa
Lake Lodge.
designed by resource and
recreation professionals to
meet the multiple uses of
the property — forest and
range management, wild-
life and habitat conserva-
tion, cultural resources and
recreation.
To welcome and inform
users of the East Moraine
Community Forest, a grant
from Oregon State Parks is
funding the development
of trailheads to both the
east and west entrances to
improve access for admin-
istrative and recreational
use.
At a forum addressing
the fragility of the moraines
in 2008, the overwhelming
community sentiment was
that they should not be
developed into homesites.
In 2011, the partnership
formed and with the com-
bined effort of the organiza-
tions, more than $6.5 mil-
lion was raised to purchase
the property and convey it
into county ownership.
With the upcoming
approval of the Commu-
nity Forest’s management
plan, the partnership’s exec-
utive committee will con-
tinue to oversee the activi-
ties and allowable uses with
input and support from a
larger group of local nat-
ural resource agencies and
organizations.
“Securing the East
Moraine is an incredible
achievement for our com-
munity, and we are eager
to finally celebrate with
everyone on Sept. 10,” Wal-
lowa Land Trust’s Exec-
utive Director Kathleen
Ackley said.
Having the Commu-
nity Forest in county own-
ership means it will be a
public resource into per-
petuity. John Hillock rep-
resents the Wallowa County
Board of Commissioners
on the executive committee
and said much of the coun-
ty’s interest in acquiring
the property had to do with
public access and managing
it as a working land.
“We are making it avail-
able for all people to access,
see the view and keep it
from further development,”
he said.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Humane society supported
by barn sale Sept. 2-4
Holt has been recognized by
Subaru of America for his branding
song and lyrics for the “Trusty
Old Subaru.” And His music short
“Ronnie & Me,” about Alzheimer’s
Disease awareness, was honored by
the Idaho Film Industry, with a red-
carpet showcase event in 2020.
For a preview of Holt’s music,
visit www.soundclick.com/markholt.
JOSEPH — A fundraising barn
sale with proceeds going to the Wal-
lowa County Humane Society is
planned for Labor Day weekend. The
sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-4 — to get
there, follow the signs on Wilson
Lane near Joseph to the old River-
view Dairy barn. Learn more about
the sale and the organization at www.
wallowacountyhumanesociety.org and
the WCHS Facebook page, call 541-
263-0336 or stop by 119 E. Main St.,
Enterprise.
Community picnic held
at Wallowa Lake Sept. 5
WALLOWA LAKE — The annual
community Labor Day picnic at Wal-
lowa Wake is set for Monday, Sept. 5.
The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. at
Wallowa Lake State Park’s Ice Creek
Shelter.
Singer-songwriter to perform
Sept. 3 on the lodge deck
WALLOWA LAKE VILLAGE
— Songwriter Mark Holt, who has
become a “genre unto himself,”
according to a press release, will
perform at the Wallowa Lake Lodge
Saturday, Sept. 3, from 5-7 p.m., as
part of the Music on the Deck con-
cert series.
Mid-month dances at
senior center canceled
LA GRANDE — The commu-
nity dance at the Union County Senior
Center planned for Saturday, Sept. 10,
will not be held. The mid-month dances
are canceled until further notice.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
MONDAY, AUG. 29
7:28 a.m. — A caller reported dogs at large on the 600 block of
Lane Avenue, La Grande. An officer responded and took two of the
three dogs to a shelter.
2:47 p.m. — A caller reported animal neglect on the 3200 block
of Spruce Lane, La Grande.
8:28 p.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded to the
500 block of North 10th Avenue, Elgin, on a report of a disturbance
and made one arrest.
TUESDAY, AUG. 30
1:22 p.m. — A caller at Grocery Outlet, 11301 Island Ave., Island
City, reported a dog in a vehicle. A Union County sheriff’s deputy
responded and found the dog’s owner in the store. The owner took
care of the situation.
2:24 p.m. — A caller reported a dog bit someone at Fourth
and Depot streets, La Grande. A Union County sheriff’s deputy
responded and took a report.
3:25 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about ani-
mal cruelty at Fourth Street and Division Avenue, La Grande. Local
law enforcement responded and counseled a juvenile.
7:10 p.m. — A caller reported two teens were playing “chicken”
on the railroad tracks crossing Willow Street, La Grande. An officer
responded and counseled two females.
7:43 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a suspicious
person selling gold jewelry on the 1800 block of 26th Street. An
officer looked but did not find the subject.
11:24 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 300 block of
K Avenue on a report of a disturbance. The parties separated, and
police gave an individual a ride to a motel.
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AARP Smart Driver class
LA GRANDE — The next
AARP Driver Safety class in Union
County is planned for Saturday,
Sept. 10, in the Mount Emily Room
at Grande Ronde Hospital, La
Grande. The course will run from
8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with a break
for lunch (the hospital cafeteria will
be open), and hospital mask rules
will be enforced.
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register and for more information,
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DEATH NOTICES
Linda M. Roe
Formerly of Union
Linda M. Roe, 62, of Nampa, Idaho, and formerly of
Union, died Aug. 30, 2022, at a care facility. Arrange-
ments are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La
Grande.
Norman K. Titus
Formerly of Union
Norman Keith Titus, 88, formerly of Union, died
Aug. 11, 2022, from underlying complications of
COVID-19, at Wilcox Medical Center in Lihu’e, Kauai,
Hawaii. Arrangements are by Garden Island Mortuary,
Lawai, Hawaii.
Richard F. Titus
Formerly of Union
Richard F. Titus, 78, of Salem and formerly of Union,
died Sept. 6, 2018. Burial was at Willamette National
Cemetery, Portland, with arrangements by Virgil T.
Golden Funeral Services, Salem.
Retha M. Walker
Wallowa Lake
Retha Mae Walker, 91, of Wallowa Lake, died Aug.
30, 2022, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A private family
burial will be at the Enterprise Cemetery, and a celebra-
tion of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are
by Bollman Funeral Home, Enterprise.
UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
Sept. 1 — PAT ECKLEY: 1 p.m. graveside
service, Prairie Creek Cemetery, Joseph.
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.
Sept. 4 — MARJORIE JARVIS, KATHLEEN
HATTON & JOAN JARVIS: 3 p.m. joint memorial
service, The Barn at Tamarack Springs, Summerville.
Sept. 10 — LEE FRIES: 11 a.m. graveside service,
Summerville Cemetery (casual dress preferred);
gathering follows at the Summerville Tavern.
Sept. 10 — THORVAL BURROWS: 1 p.m.
celebration of life and dinner, Wallowa Senior Center.
Sept. 17 — ROBERTA WITHERSPOON: 2 p.m.
celebration of life and potluck, Elgin Community
Center (casual dress preferred; bring a side dish or
dessert if you wish).
Out-of-area services
Sept. 1 — MARY ROSE: 1 p.m. memorial service,
Touchmark on South Hill, Spokane, Washington.
Sept. 2 — DAN HAMRE: 11 a.m. service with
military honors, Idaho State Veterans Cemetery,
10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road, Boise; noon to 3 p.m.
memorial gathering, VFW Capitol City Post 63, 8931
W. Ardene St., Boise.
— Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande
Mary Ann (Troeger) Rose
August 15, 1933 - August 24, 2022
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John Harlan Farrar Sr.
July 4, 2022
John Harlan Farrar Sr, age 81, passed
on July 4, 2022. He was deeply loved by
his family and will be greatly missed.
John was born in Yelm, Washington,
and was the third of five children. He
grew up in the Tacoma area, attending
Stadium High School. In 1958 John
enlisted in the Army and served in
Germany. In 1972, John met Chris and
they were married in July of that year.
John had a winning smile, sparkling clear blue eyes, and a
strong and distinct voice. He loved all Seattle sports teams, as
well as radio, computers and technology. One of his favorite
positions was as part-owner of KEXI, a radio station located
in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. He worked for IBM as well as
AT&T. He loved traveling and worked on a long-term project
in India.
John is survived by his wife, Chris; children, Jody, Cathy,
John, Nikki, Mark and Kyra; his sister, Dottie; 15 grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at 9:30
a.m at the Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St.,
Kent, Washington. Those who wish to attend the memorial are
welcome to wear something from a Seattle sports team in honor
of John.
Mary Ann Rose, 89, formerly of
Hood River, Oregon, passed away
peacefully on Aug. 24, 2022. She
was born to the late Carl and Meroah
Troeger on Aug. 15, 1933, in Colorado
Springs, Colorado. Mary graduated
from South High School in Denver,
Colorado, in 1951 and then received a
bachelor of science degree in dietetics
from Colorado State University in
1955. She completed her dietetic internship at Oklahoma
State University.
Mary met Don Rose while attending college and they
were married in Denver, Colorado, in 1956. Mary worked
in Denver, San Antonio and Portland, Oregon, to help Don
get through medical school. They then moved to La Grande,
Oregon, in 1966, where they resided for around 30 years
and raised their family. Rose worked as a large quantity
cook at Eastern Oregon University for many years. After
her retirement, they moved to Hood River, Oregon, to enjoy
all that the area had to offer. They lived there for 27 years.
She loved Hood River and the energetic culture it offered!
Mary is survived by her husband of 65 years, Don, and
their four children: Leisa Baker of Spokane, Washington;
Coleen Janzen of Spokane, Washington; Shelly Stucky
of Fruita, Colorado; and Mark Rose of Fruita, Colorado.
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren with one more on the way. A sister, Ann
Dempsey, of Del Mar, California, and her son and daughter
also remain.
Mary was an extremely hard worker. When she retired
from Eastern Oregon University, they had to hire three
people to replace her! She displayed that character trait
in all aspects of her life. She was a very selfless, grateful
and humble person who always focused on others. One of
her many gifts was her ability to encourage others so they
believed they were able to do what she knew they could do.
She felt every person had value and worth. Even up to the
end of her life, her focus and questions were always about
what others were doing.
Mary was a Christian and had Jesus as her Lord and
Savior. Her faith was very important to her and gave her
great strength, especially in her last days. We want to greatly
thank her caregiver, Jennifer Greenwood, for her love, care
and spunk she gave to our mom in her last year.
Mary will be greatly missed by many. A memorial service
for family and close friends will be held at Touchmark on
South Hill in Spokane, Washington, on Sept. 1, 2022, at 1
p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hope
Medical Clinic, 1942 12th St., Hood River, OR 97031, or
www.hopemedicalclinic.org.