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Wallowa County Chieftain Community wallowa.com A3 June 14, 2017 Wallowa County may be a honey of a location OUT OF THE PAST Compiled by Paul Wahl 100 YEARS AGO June 14, 1917 Wool is beginning to come in spite of the interruptions to shearing since the fi rst of the month. Present prices for wool are much higher than ever known before, meaning every sack is precious, and partic- ular care is taken all along the line to save every ounce. The quality and quantity of the clips is better than was forecast. The new concrete dam at the foot of the lake is all fi nished, the forms removed and the water down against the wall. It is a substantial job that will stand for all times. Stronger Than the Law Shoes sold at Zurcher Clothier “are made of the strongest leather put together in the strongest ways with the stron- gest thread by the most skillful workmen.” A public meeting to discuss the formation of a country club for the county will be held at the Record Chieftain offi ce. A plan has been partly worked out for a combination of activ- ities of anglers, marksmen, tennis and golf players and devotees of indoor gymnasium exercises. Buy a Chalmers vehicle from Fred S. Ashley in Enter- prise and receive a $50 liberty bond free. The Chalmers is a quality car at a moderate price with a light small motor. 70 YEARS AGO June 1, 1947 The budget committee for Enterprise School District has approved a budget for the coming year of $73,179, the largest portion of which will fi nance teacher salaries. The number is up $14,000 from last year. Payments to the teacher retirement fund are also blamed for the increase. Three local citizens received injuries and narrowly escaped death when their car went into the ditch and over- turned between Union and Hot Lake. They were returning to Wallowa County from a trip to the stock show in Union. If a present experiment with bees in Wallowa County Do you recognize any of the faces in this photo? The image is owned by Greg Wieck, who would like to identify as many of the indvidiuals as possible. Call Greg directly at 541-426- 3280 or respond to editor@wallow.com. turns out to be as successful as Emil Pfi ster of Portland expects, the area could be known as one of the state’s best honey-producing areas. Pfi ster has set out 250 colo- nies, which he brought from Willamette Valley. The county has the primary three ingredi- ents to encourage bee growth –– food, sunshine and dew. Dress up and attend the Wallowa County Fair wearing clothing offered on special from Penney’s. Rayon wool Joseph postmaster retiring us with open arms, and I had a Wallowa County Chieftain great crew here,” he said. The greatest changes Kolb Joseph postmaster Dennis experienced in his career Kolb is retiring from his posi- were the rise of the use of the tion June 15 after 10 years at Internet and automation. the helm. The Minne- “Everything used sota native took the to be done manually, spot in 2007 after but with the digital relocating from the age, people stopped Tacoma, Wash., area using 1st class mail to with his wife, Karyl. write to their friends The couple is and pay the bills,” he retiring to Tuscon, said. “We’ve made Ariz., to be closer Denny Kolb up for a lot of that, to specialty medical though, because we care and because they like the have really expanded our desert. They discovered the parcel service.” area while on vacation. Kolb said he and his wife Kolb joined the U.S. Postal don’t intend to stay cozied up Service in 1978 and became a in their new home after his certifi ed postmaster in 1993. retirement. He and his wife began visiting “We’re looking forward Wallowa County in the early to traveling and experiencing ‘80s and fell in love with the what Arizona has to offer. area. “I knew this is where I Mainly, we’re going to travel,” wanted to end my career,” he he said. said. The couple has fond memo- Kolb doesn’t regret the ries of the Wallowa Valley decision. and plan to return in August “The community welcomed so Kolb can compete in the By Steve Tool Dragon Boat races as well as perform with his classic rock band “Good Question.” He and his wife will also return to Wallowa County to spend their summers. His favorite things and what he’ll miss about Wallowa County are his customers, his friends, his band, the quiet lifestyle and the Dragon Boat team. “Joseph is the best place I’ve ever worked in the post offi ce. I’ll miss it greatly,” he said. SAY FAREWELL In honor of Kolb’s retire- ment, the Joseph Post Offi ce is hosting a cake and coffee gathering in the lobby 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Time for a Computer Tuneup? gabardine slacks for men $7.90 each. 50 YEARS AGO June 15, 1967 Wallowa News: Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Johnson went to Pullman, Wash., to attend the graduation of their grandson Bruce Warren Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. James Barklow Jr. and baby of Myrtle Point, Ore., left Sunday after visiting in Wallowa, Lostine and Enter- prise with relatives. Wallowa County residents will go the polls June 26 to vote on a $220,000 tax measure to expand Wallowa Memorial Hospital. At times the hospital is fi lled to capacity and expan- sion is needed, the county says. “I am now and always was in favor of it,” Harry Harmon of Enterprise told the Chieftain. “They thought it was too large at fi rst, but it never was that way and never will be.” Mrs. Frank Kramer reports entries for the Appaloosa Horse Show June 17 at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds. Kramer is secretary of the show. Jesse Redhart, great grand nephew of Chief Joseph, will be on hand. “The Adventures of Bull- whip Griffi n” is playing at the Vista Theater. Set in the California gold rush days, the movie stars Karl Malden, Roddy McDowall and Suzanne Pleshette. “Hotel Paradiso” is also on the bill. 25 YEARS AGO June 11, 1992 Residents of Joseph are upset about a plan to install a pipeline in the area, which would collect water coming AARP driving course offered The AARP Smart Driver course, a new and enhanced driving refresher course from AARP Driver Safety, will be offered at Wallowa County Senior Center, 701 NW 1st Street, Enterprise 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. The class will be taught by certifi ed volunteer instructor Frederick Moore. Partici- NEWS IN BRIEF pants can register by calling 541- 426-3840. Arrive early to complete paperwork. If a member of AARP, bring a membership card. AARP Smart Driver Course participants will learn defensive driving skills, proven safety strate- gies, the latest driving tech- out of Wallowa Lake and deliver it to area farms. Home- owners believe the plan would have a devastating impact on property values and would destroy hundreds of miles of habitat for fi sh and wildlife. The $5 million project has been proposed by Bonneville Power Administration. Wallowa County is in for a long hot summer as it joins the rest of the state and the North- west in dealing with drought conditions worse than any in recent memory. A request has gone out to declare the county a drought disaster area. The Wallowa Valley Players will debut the melo- drama “Heaven Help the Working Girl” June 18. Dayna Terry and Heidi Cool play the heroine to John Lundquist and Stewart Vencill’s villain, Mortimer. New pool fees at Enterprise swimming pool this summer: family season pass is $50 and daily fees range from $1.50 to $2. Prime rib and lemon chicken are the specials this week at the Enterprise Elks Lodge 1829. nologies and how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Certain participants may be eligible for a multi-year insurance discount after taking the course. Partic- ipants are encouraged to check with their insur- ance agent to see if they are eligible. There are no tests required to pass the course. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Births HOME AG A I N RENOVATIONS A daughter, Dawson Marie Bryson was born June 6, 2017, in Enterprise to Paul Bryson II and Jennifer Owings of Wallow. Grandparents are Sandra English and Rose Ferrell. Spyware Removal • 541-426-0108 103 SW 1st St., Enterprise LLC CCB# 214559 Christian Niece 541.398.8104 homeagainwc@gmail.com P.O. Box 219 Wallowa, OR 97885 Licensed • Insured • Bonded NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING MAINTENANCE REMODELS 301 W. Main, Enterprise • 541.426.3177 Wallowa County Museum OPEN HOUSE Introducing a breakthrough in the early detection of breast cancer with Genius 3D Mammography • Improves detection with clearer images • Reduces false positives by up to 40% • Allows for best possible outcome Ask your physician today for a referral for your 3D Mammography exam! Friday, June 2 from 10am-6pm Free admission! Refreshments! Guided tours available Main Street, Joseph We treat you like family 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise, OR 97828 • 541-426-3111 • www.wchcd.org Wallowa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Watershed Festival Frid ay, J un e 3 0 11 a m t o 4 p m Wallowa County Fairgrounds BARGAINS OF THE MONTH ® While supplies last. 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