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East Oregonian
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Contributed photo by Angelika Ursula Dietrich, File
Contributed photo by Angelika Ursula Dietrich, File
Old West culture is highlighted during Chief Joseph Days. The 74th annual event kicks off July 23 in Joseph.
The Grand Parade during Chief Joseph Days is July 27 in
downtown Joseph.
Chief Joseph Days highlights western culture
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
JOSEPH — The tiny town
of Joseph will swell tenfold
as it welcomes thousands of
visitors during Chief Joseph
Days. In its 74th year, the
six-day celebration kicks off
Tuesday, July 23, at 1:30 pm
with a bucking horse stam-
pede down Main Street.
“Joseph is a classic west-
ern town, with one Main
Street running down the
center,” said Diane With-
errite, Chief Joseph Days
board member and a for-
mer court princess. “Kick-
ing off the event with buck-
ing horses stampeding down
Main Street just seems like
the right way to get everyone
in the spirit.”
Stock contractor John
Growney, of Growney Broth-
ers, first provided stock ani-
mals to Chief Joseph Days
in 1989. Of all the rodeos he
traveled to in his career, he
said he looked forward most
to Chief Joseph Days. While
Contributed photo by Angelika Ursula Dietrich, File
The Nez Perce Encampment Pavilion features a Friendship Feast and Native American danc-
ing during Chief Joseph Days.
the stock is now provided by
Tim Bridwell, Growney still
makes a point to make it to
Joseph each year.
“Joseph is like a second
home to me,” he said.
Chief Joseph Days turns
the end-of-the-road agricul-
tural and timber community
into a world-class sports des-
tination. The rodeo has gar-
nered national recognition
from Cowboys & Indians
Magazine, and regional rec-
BRIEFLY
SPOKANE,
Wash.
—
Joseph Hale, of Pendleton, was
among the Gonzaga Univer-
sity students that participated
in graduation exercises during
a commencement ceremony
that was held May 12, 2019, in
Spokane’s Veterans’ Memorial
Arena.
Gonzaga University is a
private Catholic, Jesuit, and
humanistic university providing
education to more than 7,800
students.
Milton-Freewater
grad earns honor roll
status
SPOKANE, Wash. — Leslae
Brewer, of Milton-Freewater,
was one of 1,639 students on the
spring 2019 honor roll at Spo-
kane Falls Community College.
Community
Colleges
of Spokane is a dynamic,
12,300-square-mile state com-
munity college district that
includes Spokane Community
College, Spokane Falls Commu-
nity College and six rural edu-
cation sites, serving residents
in Pend Oreille, Stevens, Whit-
man, Ferry and parts of Lincoln
counties.
CCS offers high-quality aca-
demic transfer, career-technical
and eLearning degree and cer-
tificate programs; business and
community training; and adult
literacy programs through-
out northeastern Washington,
enrolling approximately 34,000
students a year.
THURSDAY, JULY 18
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendle-
ton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Stories and
activities for young children. (541-966-0380)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. For children from
3-6 years old. (541-567-2882)
PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME,
10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W.
Eighth Ave. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m.,
Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs
$3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles,
crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-
1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m.,
Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Cost
is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m.,
Harkenrider Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermis-
ton. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children 10 and
under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for
utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation.
(541-567-3582)
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman
Public Library, 200 S. Main St. For children from
birth to age 4. (541-481-2665)
YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882)
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6-10 p.m.,
The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. 18
and older, must have proof of age and photo I.D.
(541-567-7615)
STANFIELD PUBLIC MEETINGS, 6 p.m., Stan-
field High School cafeteria, 1120 N. Main St. ODOT
officials presentation on proposed repairs and
changes to Highway 395 between Harding Street
and Ball Avenue. (Blair Larsen 541-449-3831)
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avamere
Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Enjoy light refreshments, listen to some favorite
oldies or join in the jam session. All ages welcome.
(Lori 541-567-3141)
RED CROSS DISASTER SERVICES VOLUNTEER
RESPONSE TRAINING, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 214 S.E.
Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Join local Red Cross
response volunteers to learn how you can help in
disasters. (Don Tombleson 541-276-9222)
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Full Tilt (Friday and Satur-
day, 9 p.m.), parades (Kid-
die Parade, Friday at 10 a.m.
in Enterprise and the Grand
Parade, Saturday at 10 a.m.)
and Main Street merchants
and vendors.
The annual Nez Perce
Friendship Feast is Satur-
day at noon at the Encamp-
ment Pavilion. It includes
buffalo and salmon. After
enjoying a tasty meal, visi-
tors are encouraged to stick
around for the Traditional
Indian Dance Contest at
3 p.m.
And a cowboy breakfast
starts Saturday night after
the rodeo and continues
through the wee hours of
Sunday morning, followed
by a cowboy church service
at 9 a.m.
For more information,
visit www.chiefjosephdays.
com or call 541-432-1015.
———
Contact Community Edi-
tor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
COMING EVENTS
Hale among spring
graduates at Gonzaga
SAVE
$100
oﬀ new
ognition from a host of pub-
lications. It was recognized
as the “Best Medium Size
Rodeo” for the Columbia
Circuit in 2018. Chief Joseph
Days also holds its own
with larger rodeos, making
a Top 10 Must See Rodeo
list with the likes of Pendle-
ton Round-Up, the Calgary
Stampede and Cheyenne
Frontier Days.
“(Chief) Joseph Days
offers an intimate rodeo
experience. You’re just right
there by the action,” long-
time rodeo announcer Jody
Carper said in explaining
some of the event’s appeal.
The first of four nightly
Pro Rodeo Cowboy Associ-
ation rodeos starts Wednes-
day, July 24 at 7 p.m. at the
Harley Tucker Memorial
Arena. Rodeo tickets range
from $15 to $20.
In addition to the rodeo,
Chief Joseph Days wran-
gles in a variety of weekend
fun (July 26-28). Activities,
which are in Joseph unless
otherwise noted, include
a golf tournament (Friday
at 7 a.m. at Alpine Mead-
ows, Enterprise), live music
and dancing featuring Frog
Hollow Band (Friday and
Saturday nights after the
rodeo), teen dances with
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CALL TODAY! 877-234-2178
FIRST DRAFT WRITERS’ SERIES, 7-9 p.m., Pend-
leton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Apricot A.
Irving will read from her work. Open mic follows.
(Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
FRIDAY, JULY 19
WILLOW CREEK FARMERS MARKET,
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St.
Vendor space available for $25 adults, $10 school-
aged children. (Andrea DiSalvo 757-285-5792)
TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton
Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-966-0380)
FREE FRIDAY LUNCH, 12 p.m., Echo Community
Church, 21 N. Bonanza St. Everyone welcome.
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m.,
Harkenrider Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermis-
ton. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children 10 and
under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for
utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation.
(541-567-3582)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public
Library, 20 S. Bonanza. (541-376-8411)
VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry
St. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.
(541-567-6219)
LIVE FROM THE LESLIE: URAL THOMAS & THE
PAIN, 6 p.m., The Lodge, 14 S.E. Third St., Pendle-
ton. Stag Bar opens at 6 p.m., concert doors open
at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Advance tickets
are $10 (BrownPaperTickets.com), $12 at the door.
No-host beer, wine and cocktails available. (Adam
Mack 541-240-2070)
SATURDAY, JULY 20
PARKING LOT SALE, 8-11 a.m., Agape House,
500 Harper Road, Hermiston. Clothing 5 items for
$1, furniture priced as marked and knick-knacks
you-name-the-price. Donations welcome. (Dave
Hughes 541-567-8774)
FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Pendleton Cen-
ter for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Free art classes for
children up to age 12. Children under 8 should
be accompanied by an adult. (Roberta Lavadour
541-278-9201)
YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882)
QUILTS OF VALOR EXHIBITION, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave.,
Pendleton. Quilts of Valor members will be dis-
playing their creations and answering ques-
tions about the group. (Shannon Gruenhagen
541-276-0012)
HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton
Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Free drop-in
project class for adults. (Roberta Lavadour
541-278-9201)
STRAIGHT TALK WITH BECKY MARKS, 2-4 p.m.,
The Saddle Restaurant, 2220 S.E. Court Ave., Pend-
leton. Share thoughts with Ward I councilwoman.
(541-276-9147)
ASTRONOMY: THEN AND NOW, 2 p.m., Pendle-
ton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Andrea K.
Dobson of Whitman College will discuss the moon
landing and careers in science. (Heather Culley
541-966-0380)
IRRIGON FARMERS MARKET, 6-9 p.m., Irrigon
Public Library west lawn, 490 N.E. Main Ave. (Aaron
Palmquist 541-922-3047)
SUNDAY, JULY 21
PAUL GORHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
BREAKFAST, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Masonic
Lodge, 1350 N.W. Carden Ave. Cost is $6 for
adults and $4 for ages 6-12. Call-in orders wel-
come. Donations accepted. (Marty Patterson
541-278-0995)
SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12:30-1 p.m., Pend-
leton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free
for special needs children and families. (Casey
Brown 541-276-8100)
KBLU CITIZENS ADVISORY GROUP, 3 p.m., Prod-
igal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pend-
leton. Share ideas on format of Pendleton area’s
newest radio station. (Vickie or Gary 541-566-2744
or 541-566-0131)
MONDAY, JULY 22
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena
Public Library, 418 E. Main St. For ages birth to 6.
(541-566-2470)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m.,
Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs
$3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles,
crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-
1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m.,
Harkenrider Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermis-
ton. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children 10 and
under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for
utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation.
(541-567-3582)
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