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Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com R IDING INTO THE SUNSET Courtesy Photo/Riley Ferre “I’m gonna ride to the ridge where the west commences”... Taken by Riley Ferre of Wallowa during a recent sunset ride. News/Obituaries January 21, 2015 O BITUARIES Mary Genevieve Bundy May 16, 1923 – January 15, 2015 Everett M. Tucker Aug. 12, 1925 – Dec. 17, 2014 Mary Bundy, 91, of Lostine, was born in Osakis, Minnesota to Theodore and Lucille Hedin. She was raised there through her school years. Mary was active LQVFKRROHQMR\LQJSOD\LQJ¿UVW chair violin in the band and singing in the chorus. She also played accordion and piano. She met her husband, Lee Bundy, there and they spent 69-1/2 years together. Mary and family moved to Portland in 1943 where their IDPLO\JUHZWR¿YHFKLOGUHQ She was multi-talented, starting out working at the Oregon Shipyards, Montgomery Ward and then as a seamstress at Columbia Sportswear when it was a small business. Mary retired IURP-DQW]HQ.QLWWLQJ0LOOVLQZKHQWKH\¿QDOO\PDGHWKH move up the Lostine Canyon where they built their home. 6KHZDVDKRPHPDNHUHQMR\HGJDUGHQLQJDQGKHUÀRZHUV/DWH summer she canned berries from her many bushes. Everyone who visited during the year received a case of variegated jams. Mary’s home was open to all, family friends were her extended family, and they included many hunter friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Lee, son Jim Bundy, and granddaughter Brenda Champlin. She is survived by her sister Catherine Jensen of Garibaldi, daughter Grace Cherry and husband Randy of Lostine, daughter Carol Champlin of Yuma, Ariz., daughter Sue Cooper and husband Dwayne of Toutle, Wash., and son Neil Bundy and wife Pat of St. Helens. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, twenty eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 24, at 2 p.m., at the Lostine Cemetery. Everett “Tuck” M. Tucker, 89, of La Grande, passed away surrounded by loved ones at his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. No service is planned at this time. Tuck was born Aug. 12, 1925 in Baker City to Earl and Nina (Sooter) Tucker. He graduated from Baker City High School. In his life he lived in Grangeville, Idaho, spent most of his life in Enterprise, Ore., then Hermiston and La Grande in retirement years. Tuck served our country while in the Army from 1943-1947. He married Evelyn Evans and had three children, Dennis, Kaye and Anita. They later divorced. He then married Miriam Thompson, who had a son, Don Conrad. Everett and Miriam worked at the Paulette Ranch on the Imnaha when they were first married. He helped build the “Powerline” road from the Snake River. Tuck was employed many years at Boise Cascade’s Joseph Plant until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and camping. Tuck is survived by his son, Dennis Tucker of Adams, daughter, Anita Wirth of Pendleton, and daughter-in- law, Nate Conrad; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kay Wilson; wife, Miriam Tucker; stepson Don Conrad and great-grandson Dwayne Hansen. It’s always a treat to read REPAIRS: Citizen sees lack of vision Sarah Addison Allen Lost Lake ‘I want to see a vision of the city and what it’s going to look like in 10 or 20 years. ... If you Several citizens asked how the streets got into their pres- share a vision for the city, people can get behind ent state of disrepair. Others that and vote toward that beneÀt.µ Continued from Page A1 said they suspected the city council and business owners ZDQWHGWR¿[WKHVWUHHWVDWWKH expense of Joseph citizens for WKH EHQH¿W RI WRXULVWV &RXQ- cil member and The Embers Brew House owner Teresa Sa- jonia replied most businesses are on Main Street, which is a highway maintained by the Oregon Department of Trans- portation. The idea of a city sales tax, similar to Ashland’s, also ZHQW GRZQ LQ ÀDPHV 7KH kicker to the meeting, was the informal poll of audience members conducted by the city council indicated nearly half of the forum’s attendees didn’t see any need to repair the streets at all. The meeting concluded in a manner similar to previous forums on the subject with lit- tle consensus on a clear direc- tion for the city to take. How- ever, several attendees saw positive aspects to the forum. Newly elected city council member, Rodd Clark, said he felt encouraged by the atten- dance numbers and the num- ber of citizens proposing ideas and speaking up. He also said the council needed to get a formal proposal of the trans- portation utility fee together by March to get it placed on the May ballot. Clark said the possibility remained if the council got a clear and positive consensus from citizens supporting im- plementation of the transpor- tation utility fee, the council could implement it without going to the expense of a bal- lot proposal. Joseph resident Lem Mc- Burney said he thought the meeting went well – with some reservations. “These is now in paperback T HE B OOKLOFT Across from the courthouse in Enterprise 107 E. Main • 541.426.3351 Tyler Evans people (the council), who aren’t getting paid, are try- ing to solve a problem peo- ple are complaining about. I think they need to come up with a one-page outline ‘Here’s alternative one, boom, boom, boom,’” Mc- Burney said. “I wish people were a little more informed, so they could bring some more solutions with them – the city council is asking for solutions, and I don’t think people understand that,” McBurney added. A7 Tyler Evans, also of Jo- seph, said the issue he has with the proposal is a lack of vision. “I want to see a vision of the city and what it’s going to look like in 10 or 20 years. We hired Ander- son Perry, who gave us three options to choose from and we figure out how to pay for it, but we’re not figuring out what we want our city to look like. If you share a vi- sion for the city, people can get behind that and vote to- ward that benefit.” Durable Innovative Energy Efficient Stylish For over 50 years, Larson has brought innovations, value and quality to the storm door business. It’s what we do. always open at www.bookloftoregon.com • bookloft@eoni.com The Most Comfy Shoes Ever! tudent S k e e W e of th Choose from several styles to wrap your feet in comfort! ( yes, these are the ones that are great for bunions ☺ ) Addie Kilgore Joseph Charter School Open Daily 10 am – 5 pm Addie Kilgore is a sophomore at JCS and is the daughter of Wes & Sherri Kilgore. She is the ASB treasurer a 3 sport athlete and is actively involved in FFA, FCCLA, & Drama. Addie is also a member of the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Court this year. The staff at JCS would like to recognize Addie as she does an amazing job of balancing all the important aspects of her life while staying dedicated to academics and maintaining a 4.0 gpa. congratulations, JCS is lucky to have students like you! The Student of the Week is chosen for academic achievement and community involvement. Students are selected by the administrators of their respective schools. Uptown Clothing & Accessories in Downtown Joseph 12 S. Main St. • 541-432-9653 Catch the Bus! Ask about our new rideshare program or check it out on the web at www.drivelessconnect.com Transportation Services Wallowa County Public Transportation (541) 426-3840 • www.NEOTransit.org • Intercity Transportation to La Grande Monday and Thursday Weekly ~ Cost $5.00 each way. Free access for veterans medical appointments in La Grande. • Mealsite Bus ~ providing transportation to Senior Center for lunch Cost $1.00 round trip. • Tuesday and Thursday Shopping Bus provides transportation for shopping and errands throughout Wallowa County ~ Cost $3.00 from Wallowa/Joseph, $2.00 Enterprise only. C OMMUNITY C ONNECTION OF W ALLOWA C OUNTY Wallowa County Holy Smokes !!! Currie’s Applewood Smoked Ribs are Back! EVERY FRIDAY The Longhorn Espresso Drive-Thru! Pick-up between 11am-3pm Served with two sides Call Ahead (541) 398-2425 or just drive-thru! Come and Git It!!!! HEALTH LINE 519 W. 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