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Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com Community July 13, 2016 A9 Makin to unveil stagecoach rebuild at CJD 100 YEARS AGO July 13, 1916 OUT OF THE PAST • One of the landmarks (the old McCully store) of Wallowa county is now being razed be- cause it stands in the way of the steady march of improvement. Portions of the old buildings are being torn down while re- maining parts are to be moved into the streets where they will remain in use until the new modern structure of the McCul- ly Mercantile Co. at Joseph is ready for occupancy. The 2-sto- ry part of the building was erect- ed in 1882 and was at that time the largest store room this side of La Grande. • Fifteen farmers on the road to the Buttes have organized the O.K. Telephone association and are putting in a new line which runs into the Enterprise ex- change. They have 24 miles of wire. This will be strung on the poles of the Home Independent telephone company’s Imnaha line, going out as far as the top of the East Crow Creek. • The city is about ready to begin an extensive, permanent improvement in River street from the courthouse square to the railroad track. The gravel from the excavation of E.M. & M. Company’s new store is to be put on the street. This will build a roadway that will be smooth at all times and proof against spring mud. • The irst women to make the climb to Aneroid lake this season went up last week in what probably was the irst par- ty of the year. They crossed over snow banks 25-feet deep on up- per parts of the trail and the foot- ing was soft and slippery. • The show to be given by the Knights of Pythias and the Enterprise band will be pro- duced in the opera house July Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins FOR THE RECORD Dispatch log: Monday, July 4 12:13 p.m.: 911 call for ambu- lance in Joseph. 3:29 p.m.: Trafic stop in Joseph. 4:51 p.m.: Theft complaint in rural Troy. 5:45 p.m.: Fireworks com- plaint at Wallowa County Park. 6:54 p.m.: 911 for ambulance in Enterprise. 6:57 p.m.: Tree partially blocking Imnaha Highway. 11:11 p.m.: Fireworks com- plaint in Joseph. 11:15 p.m.: Border collie found at Wallowa Lake. Reunited with owner. Tuesday, July 5 1:20 a.m.: 911 call for ambu- lance in Joseph. 12:25 p.m.: Injured deer reported in rural Joseph. 12:42 p.m.: Lost border collie on the North Highway. Dog reunited with owner. 1:31 p.m.: 911 requesting an ambulance at Wallowa Lake. 1:43 p.m.: 911 reporting a power line across Highway 82 in Enterprise. 10:09 p.m.: 911 reporting a disabled motorist in rural Enter- prise. Wednesday, July 6 8:15 a.m.: 911 for ambulance in Enterprise. 12:58 p.m.: 911 report of non-injury trafic crash in rural Imnaha. 4:32 p.m.: 911 reporting a disturbance in Joseph. 22. The program will consist of vaudeville acts, readings and in- strumental and vocal music. 70 YEARS AGO July 18, 1946 • Three charter members of the Paradise Neighborhood club now living in Enterprise, went in last Thursday to help celebrate the 11th anniversary of the club. 22 ladies and children were present and enjoyed the bounte- ous potluck dinner. These ladies did outstanding work during the war for the Red Cross and along other welfare lines. They own their own club house and meet regularly. Mrs. Harold Kuhn is the president. • Haying season is in full swing. The weather has been quite unfavorable and most peo- ple are a little short of help again this season. The crop is quite good. • News from Alder Slope: This was “truck accident” week on the Slope but we were fortu- nate not to have anyone injured. Sunday one of the lime kiln trucks ran in the ditch at the ish hatchery corner. Tuesday Mr. Lively slid the cream truck off the road on the Edward Kenealy lane. Tuesday night another lime kiln truck driven by Raymond Bork upset on the corner be- low the Gene Sasser home. On Wednesday night a lime truck driven by Everett Bork crashed over the fence into the ield on the Willber Homan farm. 50 YEARS AGO July 14, 1966 • Oscar Maxwell, 78-year- old rancher and stockman of Lostine, has been named the 5:48 p.m.: Medic alert requesting an ambulance in Enterprise. 5:56 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. Citation issued. 7:15 p.m.: EPD arrested Jacob Michael Ellis, 26, of En- terprise on charges of probation violation. Ellis was transported to Umatilla County Jail. 7:35 p.m.: Contacted about a missing person in the wilderness who was located soon after contacting our ofice. 11:05 p.m.: 911 call for an ambulance in Enterprise. Thursday, July 7 7:51 a.m.: Burglary reported at Wallowa Lake. 9:57 a.m.: Theft report in Enterprise. Parole & Probation arrested Brandon Christopher Matthews, 28, of Enterprise for probation violation. Matthews was transported to Umatilla County Jail. 10:10 a.m.: 911 requesting an ambulance in Enterprise. 11:57 a.m.: Found female border collie by Ant Flat. No collar. 3:46 p.m.: Firearm reported lost in rural Joseph. 6:04 p.m.: Assault reported in Enterprise. 6:40 p.m.: P&P detainer issued for Laura Jenny Rogers, 32, of Enterprise for probation violation on an original charge of telephonic harassment. 7:07 p.m.: Disturbance report- ed in Enterprise. 8:14 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 9:42 p.m.: Circuit Court war- rant issued for Otilia Thiel, 51, of Joseph for probation violation on an original charge of criminal trespassing. Ride with us ! • Chieftain archives Date and location unknown. grand marshal of the Chief Jo- seph Days parade. • Photo caption: Shandon Towers and Bess Walker have kept themselves busy for the past week or so in the ield of creative arts. The two ladies have been working on signs which will be placed at three en- try points in Wallowa county to call attention to the activities of the Cow Belles. • Photo caption: The 2 above photos give a panoramic idea of the extent of work being carried on in the vicinity of the “S” curve to the west of Enter- prise. At this point the two sharp curves which form the “S” at the railroad crossing are being replaced with two sweeping curves and a new bridge. • News from Imnaha: Mr. Duckett took Mr. Killough out to the doctor Wednesday to have a ish hook removed from his inger. Although Mr. Duckett is something of an authority on removing ish hooks, this one required more surgery than his skill afforded. • Safeway advertisement: Snow Star ice cream – .59-cents/ half gallon….. Watermelons - .69-cents each ….. Haas av- ocados – 2 for .29-cents …… Nylons – 3 pairs for $1. • Only 15 days remain un- til Wallowa county’s biggest celebration of the year – Chief Joseph Days. Alfred Makin re- ported that work on the old stage coach is progressing very well. Makin, along with his wife, Una, Roy Carter and Dr. Black- burn have spent a great deal of time during the past months re- building the coach which was Friday, July 8 9:44 p.m.: Tree reported on Highway 3, MP 2. Referred to ODOT. 10:26 a.m.: Report of a runaway/missing juvenile in rural Enterprise. Subject located. 11:59 a.m.: EPD arrested Clint Adrian Connor Creveling, 26, of Newport on an Oregon State Parole Board felony warrant for parole violation on an original charge of dangerous drugs. Subject was transported to Umatilla County Jail. 2:01 p.m.: 911 reporting a non-injury vehicle crash in Minam area. 5:42 p.m.: Criminal mischief reported in Enterprise. 8:08 p.m.: EPD arrested Laura Jenny Rogers, 32, of Enterprise on a probation violation detainer. Original charge was telephonic harassment. Rogers was trans- ported to Umatilla County Jail. 8:43 p.m.: Trafic stop in Joseph. 9:10 p.m.: Cow loose on Highway 82 in rural Joseph. 9:11 p.m.: Male boxer re- ported lost in Wallowa. Dog was reunited with the owner. 10:45 p.m.: 911 requesting an ambulance in Enterprise. Saturday, July 9 8:00 a.m.: 911 reports of a loose cow in rural Enterprise. 9:17 a.m.: Report of disorder- ly conduct in Enterprise. 2:08 p.m.: 911 call for ambu- lance in Enterprise. 3:22 p.m.: 911 call reporting a stranded hiker at Wallowa Lake. Tram assisted. Wallowa Lake, OR 541-432-4940 Dine-In or Take Out Fresh Sourdough Crust Daily MEDICARE BIRTHDAY RULE If you have a Medicare Supplement Plan you have 30 days after your birthday to compare & apply for a new Supplement Plan. Sunday, July 10 6:40 a.m.: 911 request for ambulance in Joseph. 7:40 a.m.: Christopher Craig Garrett, 31, of Joseph was arrested by WCSO for assault. Subject was transported to Uma- tilla County Jail. 12:33 p.m.: Boulders reported on the Imnaha Highway. Re- ferred to ODOT. 2:38 p.m.: Non-injury vehicle crash reported on Highway 82. Referred to OSP. 4:32 p.m.: Civil dispute in Enterprise. Call Kathleen or Katie TODAY to discuss your options for a lower Medigap premium. 541-426-4208 Locally owned & operated 616 W. North Street, Enterprise A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE SUPPORTERS OF THE 2016 Shake Shake the the Lake Fireworks 2014 Lake Fireworks $1500 G F S : RAND INALE PONSOR $2000 GRAND FINALE RANCH SPONSOR: TRIPLE CREEK Dave Albion of Albion Properties : $1000-$1500 C ONTRIBUTORS Triple Creek Ranch, Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Wallowa County Courthouse $1000-$1500 CONTRIBUTORS: Trout Haven, Wallowa River RV Park, Alder Slope Nursery, Edward Jones, 1910 Historic Enterprise House $100-$499 B&B, Wallowa Lake Resort/Flying Arrow Resort, Es- CONTRIBUTORS: prit, Lowell & Jan Euhus, Carolyn Parker Gilbert, Thompson Auto Supply, Pat & Wild Carrot Herbals, Trout Haven, Wallowa River RV Park, Alder Slope Nursery, Lowell & Jan Euhus, Judy Wortman, Eagle Cap Chalets, Eagle’s View Inn & Suites, Bank of Eastern Carolyn Parker Community Gilbert, Thompson Auto Copper Supply, Pat & Judy Mercantile, Wortman, Eagle Cap Chalets, Eagle’s View Inn, Oregon, Bank, Creek Nancy Waters, Bronze Bronze Antler B&B, Barton & Karen Nelson, Wallowa Lake Marina, Wallowa Lake Vacation Rentals, Antler B&B, Barton & Karen Nelson, Wallowa Lake Vacation Rentals, WC Chief- Hancock Forest Management, Motel, Wilderness Inn, Funeral Matterhorn Village, Larry & tain, Matterhorn Village, Glenn Ponderosa & Suzi Brown, Bollman Home, Vali’s Alpine Restaurant, Bollman Funeral Home, The Sports Corral, Margie Shaw, Frank Shirley Nel- Olson Shirley Snook, The Sports Corral, Barney & Cindi Locke, Barton & & Karen son, Mountain View Motel & RV Park, Wallowa Lake Lodge UNDER $100 CONTRIBUTORS: U NDER $100 CONTRIBUTORS Flying Arrow Resort, Charles & Charleen Haines, Pat & Brian Adelhardt, Vicki Searles, Crisp Colors, Cam Credits, Charles & Charleen Haines, Pat & Brian Adelhardt, Diane Knox, Vicki Searles, Joe & Rita Ehrler, Nancy Waters, Myron & Bethel Reed, Mel Witters Laboratory, Patricia Ryan, Heidi’s Gift Shop, Good Time Properties, Robert Williams, Dick Burch, Mel Witters Laboratory, Pa- Flying Cloud Gifts, Kathy & Guy Stephenson, Wayne & Marilyn Bloom, Adrian & Ronda Harguess, Diane Knox, tricia Ryan, Hancock Forest Management, Wilderness Inn, The Ponderosa, Mad Les Bridges & Ann Payne, Wallowa County Chieftain, Doug & & Marilyn Melanie Crow, Mary’s, Bill & Agency, Nancy Tom Rudger, William & Neva Reid, Wayne Bloom, Log Marcy’s House RV Skin Park, Molly Goodrich, Jim Falk, Glenn & Dina Chitty, Doris Woempner, & Nora Care, 5 Peaks RV Park, Les Bridges Agency, Dolo Robert Cutter, Mike Stangel, & Dolo Cutter, Horse Party, Coffee Patricia Traders, toZion, Joseph Booth, Arrowhead Chocolates Bethel Reid, Mike Red Reid Brown, Phinney Gallery of Fine Art, Ann Hayes, Judith & Lawrence Brown, Robin Lewis Funds Raised for the Fireworks: $10,520 New Funds Raised Fireworks: 2014 Goal for was the $10,500 $10,260.31 (2016 Goal was $12,000) Without the volunteer ground work there would be no fireworks: Without the volunteer ground work there would be no fireworks: WC Sheriff Department: MOVING THE Fred DOCKS FOR THE FIREWORKS Chief Deputy Steen (Marine Program Coordinator) WC Sheriff Marine Department: Sheriff McBurney Steve Rogers Deputy Lawrence and all others who helped move the docks Chief Deputy Fred Steen (Marine Program Coordinator) Lending of Boat for Firework’s Crew: who Sally Brandt & Ray DeLury Marine Deputy Lem McBurney and all other helped For public transportation ~ call to make a reservation 541-426-3840 C OMMUNITY C ONNECTION OF W ALLOWA C OUNTY • Some of the hottest jazz the music industry has to offer will ill the air this weekend when the Wallowa Lake Festival of Music unfolds along the shores of Wallowa Lake. “Jazz at the Lake” returns for its third year. • It was a crazy two days in Enterprise last week when Cra- zy Daze reigned over the city. Winners of the costume break- fast were: Best store theme, Steve Swift of Sears, who came as a Diehard battery; Most origi- nal, the Mash Unit characters of Pioneer Federal; and Funniest, Marnie Morton of U.S. Bank, $100-$499 ONTRIBUTORS : Wallowa County Chamber Wallowa Lake Tramway, Nettlecreek Ranch, Mt. C Joseph Family Foods, Intercity Transportation to La Grande Mon-Tues and Thursday Weekly ~ Cost $5 each way. Free access for veterans medical appointments in La Grande. • Mealsite Bus ~ providing transportation to Senior Center for lunch ~ Cost $1 round trip. Tuesday & Thursday Shopping Bus provides transportation for shopping and errands throughout Wallowa County ~ Cost $3 from Wallowa/Joseph, $2 Enterprise only. 25 YEARS AGO July 18, 1991 Wallowa Lake Tramway, Wallowa Lake Marina, Mt. Joseph Family Foods, Steve Krieger Party $500-$999 CONTRIBUTOR: • • who portrayed a hillbilly wife. • Wallowa will play host to descendants of the Wallowa Valley’s irst occupants this weekend at a very special irst- time event, organized by current residents and Native Americans whose ancestors once lived here. 5 drums and numerous Indian dancers are expected to take part in the irst Wallowa Band Descendants Friendship Feast and Pow Wow. • Photo: Robyn Freatman and Ramirose Attebury rehearse their lines at Lostine city park this week in preparation for next week’s performances in “Raggedy Ann’s Adventures in Storyland.” A total of 27 coun- ty youth are performing in the summer play. $500-$999 C ONTRIBUTORS : Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Triple Creek Ranch Summer Shuttle – Enterprise to Wallowa Lake June 1 to Oct. 1, 6 round trips daily $1.50/ride or $3.00 day pass. Connection available from Wallowa/Lostine used on a local stage line about 1888. LENDING OF BOAT FIREWORK’S CREW: Lem Mike McBurney Dock FOR Preparation: Troy Berglund, Gary Parraga, Musia, Ron Hayes, Casey Hayes, Novelties Open Memorial Day to Labor Day 7 Days A Week DOCK PREPARATION FOR Hook THE FIREWORKS Casey & Rachel Smith, Ryan (City of Joseph), Troy Berglund, Brandon Berglund, Gary& Susanna Parraga, and Jake Thompson (City of Joseph) Mike Musia, Ron Hayes, Kerry & Vicki Searles Winner of the Grand Prize Flight Over the Wallowas - Grand Prize Winner: LARRY SHIRLEY SNOOK Ranch Glenn & & Suzi Brown, Nettlecreek Jet Boat Trip, Hells Canyon Adventures
