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Wallowa County Chieftain News wallowa.com September 21, 2016 A3 Dodgeball tournament beneits family Fundraiser for Karlee Riggs of Enterprise raised $3,776 By Kathleen Ellyn Wallowa County Chieftain No one broke a hip at the dodge- ball tournament fundraiser for Kar- lee Gene Riggs of Enterprise last Saturday evening on the tennis courts at Enterprise City Park. That wasn’t a concern for the kids team, the high school team or the college-age teams, but there was a lot of ribbing along those lines aimed at the combined Oregon Department of Transportation and Enterprise City Road Crew team “Road Kill,” which included some fellas with, shall we say, tenure within their departments. “You guys better start stretching; you’re up next,” teased event co-or- ganizer Heather Pool. In all, 13 teams paid a $100 entry for the pleasure of pelting friends and neighbors for a good cause — raising money for Karlee Gene Riggs to get her back on her feet after cancer treatment and ongoing treatment for a genetic disorder that was revealed during treatment. The genetic disorder is Fanconi anemia, which results in decreased produc- tion of all types of blood cells. The disorder prevents Riggs from un- dergoing chemotherapy should her cancer return. It also may require a bone marrow transplant down the road. Riggs’ entire family has been genetically mapped to ind a suitable donor should that become necessary. The Riggs family has had as- tounding bad luck with cancer. Kar- lee’s grandfather Marlin Riggs died in 2014 due to complications with leukemia. Her father Coy is just home from cancer surgery followed by treatment, and her mother Jody is a cancer survivor. Karlee and her parents have been off work for months due to the can- cer treatments. Event organizers FOR THE RECORD Dispatch log: Monday, Sept. 12 7:06 a.m.: Dog bite reported in rural Wallowa. 8:47 a.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise 9:15 a.m.: Ambulance request in Enterprise. 11:36 a.m.: House ire report- ed in Enterprise. 4:27 p.m.: Theft reported at Wallowa Lake. Tuesday, Sept. 13 10:04 a.m.: Game complaint in rural Enterprise; referred to OSP. 10:35 a.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 1:31 p.m.: Report of menacing in rural Enterprise. 2:57 p.m.: Report of scam phone call in Wallowa. 4:05 p.m.: Wallowa County Circuit Court issued an arrest war- rant for Stacie Lynn Davis, 29, of Grants Pass for failure to appear, Kathleen Ellyn/Chieftain Karlee Riggs plays with a friend’s baby at the dodgeball fundraiser held on her behalf Saturday at Enterprise Park. Kathleen Ellyn/Chieftain Justin Herold of the Enterprise Fire team winds up to deliver as Gary Gassett considers his target. Heather Pool and Kate Fent knew they couldn’t touch the medical costs, but they hoped the communi- ty would come together to help Kar- lee with travel expenses related to the ongoing treatment of her anemia and her household bills. In addition to the dodgeball tour- nament, many local businesses do- nated rafle prizes and rolls of tick- ets were sold. Meanwhile, out on the tennis courts the hilarious, crowd-pleasing fun continued until the dodgeball competition came down to the top two teams: the combined Prestige World Wide teams (a nod to the movie “DodgeBall: A True Un- derdog Story”) made up of friends and family of Karlee Riggs and the combined Enterprise Fire Depart- ment teams One and Two. Although the weather turned stormy and they were playing in the rain by then, the teams’ spirits weren’t dampened. A ierce battle original charge felon in posses- sion of restricted irearm. 4:31 p.m.: Wallowa County Circuit Court issued an arrest war- rant for Nicholas Craig Ramsey, 23, of La Grande for probation violation, original charges DUII, MIP. 6:16 p.m.: Ambulance request in Joseph. 6:28 p.m.: Trafic stop in Joseph. 10:04 p.m.: Ambulance re- quest in Enterprise. Wednesday, Sept. 14 8:06 a.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 8:12 a.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 8:48 a.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 9:46 a.m.: Report of scam phone call in Joseph. 11:20 a.m.: Detainer entered for Arthur Ray Haskins, 57, of Joseph for probation violation, original charge driving while suspended. 12:01 p.m.: Civil dispute in rural Joseph. 12:23 p.m.: Trafic stop in rural Joseph. 1:19 p.m.: Grass ire in Kathleen Ellyn/Chieftain Jeff Weer of the Enterprise Fire team winds up for a shot. ended with Prestige World Wide taking the prize and EFD coming in second. Enterprise Fire Team didn’t leave empty handed — they won irst Imnaha. 1:23 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 3:07 p.m.: Report of violation of restraining order in Joseph. 3:16 p.m.: Ambulance request in Enterprise. 3:18 p.m.: Ambulance request in Wallowa. 3:40 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 4:47 p.m.: Ambulance request in Enterprise. 5:25 p.m.: Minor trafic crash in Enterprise. 9:19 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 9:44 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. Thursday, Sept. 15 9:11 a.m.: Ambulance request in rural Lostine. 11:10 a.m.: Report of trafic crash involving motorcycle on Highway 82, rural Wallowa. 12:45 p.m.: Ambulance re- quest in Wallowa. 2:30 p.m.: After report of trafic crash on Highway 82, Kyle James Power, 32, of Enterprise arrested in Wallowa for DUII. Cited and released to sober third party. 7:44 p.m.: Disturbance report- Joseph man dies after crash near Minam Wallowa County Chieftain A single-vehicle crash on Highway 82 near Minam on Monday afternoon resulted in the death of a Joseph man, authorities reported Tuesday morning. Oregon State Police troop- ers and emergency personnel responded to the crash site near milepost 31 (Minam Grade) just after 3 p.m. A preliminary investi- gation revealed that an old- er-model Dodge farm truck operated by Gary Leonard Al- ford, 70, of Joseph was trav- eling eastbound down Minam Grade when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve. The vehi- cle left the roadway and trav- eled down the embankment, where Alford was ejected, of- icials say. Emergency services per- sonnel extracted Alford from the hillside below the road- way. Life Flight arrived on scene but Alford had suc- cumbed to his injuries before he could be evacuated from the scene. Authorities say witness statements and some scene evidence suggest that an equipment failure may have been a contributing factor in the crash. The highway was closed for two hours while the inves- tigation was being conducted. OSP was assisted by Oregon Department of Transporta- tion, Elgin Fire, Union Coun- ty Sheriff’s Ofice and Wal- lowa County Sheriff’s Ofice. T h an k You 4 3 333 3 3333 3333 33333 3 333 3333 333 333 3 33333 3 prize for the best costume, showing up in their red wool ire department union suits and big rubber boots. It was a close competition against the Imnaha Tavern team and their ed in Enterprise. 9:43 p.m.: Ambulance request in Enterprise. Enterprise. 10:11 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. Friday, Sept. 16 Saturday, Sept. 17 12:02 a.m.: Report of ight in Joseph. 2:30 a.m.: Telephone harass- ment in Joseph. 7:19 a.m.: Ambulance request in Wallowa. 8:30 a.m.: Non-injury trafic crash in rural Enterprise. 8:39 a.m.: Trafic stop in Joseph. 2:35 p.m.: Black and white male border collie reported lost on Highway 82 between Joseph and Enterprise. Old black collar with owner info. Owner found. 3:42 p.m.: Trafic stop in Joseph. 7:36 p.m.: Harassment report in Enterprise. 9:19 p.m.: Trafic stop in Joseph. 9:46 p.m.: Trafic stop in Li’l Abner check shirts and cutoff shorts. “It was an awesome event,” Poor said. “We hoped to raise $2,000 and we raised $3,776.” It was clear from the smiles on faces of competitors and spectators that the event was a winner. “We should do this every month,” said one Outlaws Junior Team member. “Every week,” said another. The teams participating were: Enterprise Fire Department Teams One and Two; Wallowa Fire and Rescue; ODOT and Enterprise City Roads Department “Roadkill”; Im- naha Tavern; Prestige World Wide One and Two; “Nighthawks,” spon- sored by Jacob and Miranda Micka; the Suicide Squad, sponsored by Miller Plumbing; Enterprise High Outlaws; Outlaws Junior Team, sponsored by Court and Kate Fent; “The Big Dogs,” sponsored by Stangel Industries; and the Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Crew. The top team got T-shirts for ev- eryone, sponsored by Wallowa Title (where Jody Riggs works), and the second-place group was awarded Gypsy Java gift cards. 10:44 a.m.: Civil dispute in Enterprise. 1:55 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. 3:10 p.m.: Trafic stop in Joseph. 4:29 p.m.: Report of truck hitting power pole in Wallowa. 6:08 p.m.: White Alaskan malamute/greyhound mix with red collar and blue tag reported lost in rural Joseph. Located. 7:06 p.m.: Civil dispute in rural Joseph. 7:07 p.m.: Enterprise police arrested Jack Donald Fuller, 52, of Joseph for probation violation, original charge failure to perform duties of a driver. Subsequently released. 7:22 p.m.: Unattended death in Enterprise. A heartfelt thank you for th the visits, calls, th c cards, hugs and food we a r received. Thank you to T everyone f from near and d far who came to say goodbye to our loved one, Mary Ann, who left us in a so sudden and unexpected way. We pray for God to help us with our loss. Erl, Tyson, Tonya and William Castilleja and Family Hope, Carol and Mark Kortnik John and Ronda McLaughlin and Family and Mary Ann’s sister, Janice Garrett and her Family Sunday, Sept. 18 6:05 a.m.: Following report of stolen vehicle, Enterprise police located vehicle and arrested Connor James Patrick Sticka, 22, of Enterprise for unauthorized use of motor vehicle and driving with a suspended license. Subject also ar- rested on active warrant out of Ada County Idaho (Boise) for charge of larceny of a vehicle. Transported to Umatilla County jail. 9 a.m.: Ambulance request in Enterprise. 4:38 p.m.: Sheriff’s Ofice arrested Matthew George James Clark, 33, of Wallowa for stalking. Transported to Umatilla County jail. uge Sale! H Home • Garden Home • Garden Gifts Gifts • • Antiques Antiques Sept. 19-24 40% off Sept. 8-13 30% of Sept. 26-Oct. 1 Sept. 15-20 40% of 50% off Open Monday-Saturday Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm 10am - 6pm 305 303 N. N. 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