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Wallowa County Chieftain News wallowa.com December 20, 2017 A3 Diesel plant stabilizes area’s energy scene OUT OF THE PAST Compiled by Hanna Brandt 100 YEARS AGO Dec. 20, 1917 A.I. O’Reilly of the state industrial work for boys and girls visited Wallowa County last week to pique interest in several statewide youth con- tests. The categories receiv- ing particular attention are potato growing, vegetable gardening, poultry raising, pork production, sheep rais- ing, dairy herd record keep- ing, baking, canning, sewing, food preservation, farm and home handicraft and rural home beautification. The Enterprise Opera House will present Ole Olson, performing a Swedish comedy, this Friday evening. The show will feature new scenery, electrical effects and vaudeville between acts. With Christmas less than a week away, the balmy weather continues. In the last seven days, the lowest read- ing on the thermometer has been 30 degrees. 70 YEARS AGO 30 were registered and some patients had to be placed in the TV room as all the regular rooms were full. Dec. 18, 1947 With the additional power from the Pacific Power & Light company’s new $200,000 diesel generating plant now available, custom- ers have been able to resume normal use of service at all hours of the day, M.G. Ruth- erford, district manager for the power company says. A seven-foot cougar weighing around 190 pounds was brought in from Imnaha by Alfred Zollman on Mon- day. The animal was shot and killed near the mouth of Grizzly Creek, Mr. Zollman reported. The Eagle Cap Ski Club met last Thursday and elected Leland Ratcliff president, Warren Bonner vice presi- dent and Jack Wagner secre- tary-treasurer. The club put up a tow line on the ski course on Sunday and will have it in operation every Sunday and on New Year’s Day. 50 YEARS AGO Dec. 21, 1967 One of the first prose- cutions under a recent law 25 YEARS AGO Dec. 17, 1992 Chieftain file photo This photo is circa 1919 or 1920 based on similar images in the Pacific Power and Light Co. archives, a spokesman said. Enterprise Electric Co., which became Pacific Power and Light, was organized in 1911. Reliable electrical service was still elusive in the late 40s in the coun- ty. See 70 Years Ago entry this week. passed by the Oregon legisla- ture to make hunting by heli- copter illegal was instituted here this week with the filing of a complaint in justice court against Theo Grote, Joseph mayor and operator of the Joseph Airport. In open bowling at Play- mor Lanes in Joseph, win- ners in the women’s division: Muriel Jones, first, bowled a 227; Gail Jones, second, with a 225. In the men’s divi- Fishtrap plans ‘New Agrarians’ sessions Who are the next gener- ation of farmers? What are the barriers to begin farm- ing today? How has farming and ranching changed over 30 years? Winter Fishtrap: “The New Agrarians” tills into important questions fac- ing the west’s agricultural future. Join generations of farmers, farm workers and concerned citizens for a vibrant exchange of ideas, information and life-long connections. The three-day conference is Feb. 16-18 in Joseph and aims to gather diverse voices to inspire a greater under- standing on a timely theme. Special guests include Kate Greenberg, Western Direc- tor for the Young Farmers’ Coalition; Nellie McAdams, Farm Preservation Program Director at Rogue Farm Corp; and Al Josephy, Wash- ington State Department of Ecology. Many regional farm- ers and ranchers will also participate in panel discus- sions addressing important themes such as “Top Barri- ers Facing New Farmer Suc- SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS cess,” “How to Keep Work- ing Lands Working Lands?” and “How Do We Give New Agrarians a National Voice?” Several breakout sessions and conversations over the course of the weekend will engage both working farm- ers and the general public who care about the future of agriculture in the West. “After a seven year hia- tus, we’re proud to bring back one of Fishtrap’s flag- ship programs.” says Fish- trap Executive Director Shannon McNerney, “Winter Fishtrap is a key component of our mission to promote clear thinking in and about Got a Golfer on that Christmas List? Alpine Meadows Golf Course has Gift Certificates available for just about anything they may want: * Rounds of Golf with a Cart * * Range Balls * * Season Memberships * the West.” Winter Fishtrap partici- pants are able to register for the entire weekend or pick and choose topics of interest. A Saturday night fundrais- ing dinner highlights local food and beverages as well as the rousing music of Dar- rell Brann. Since 1991, Winter Fish- trap has taken on issues that are important to citizens of the West. Over the years, Winter Fishtrap has explored such topics as “New Wealth in the Old West,” “Fire,” “Down Wind, Down River” and “Water,” among many others. Fishtrap is accepting scholarship applications for the 2018 Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers. Several awards are available for writers of all ages. Applicants will be considered based on financial need, age, gender and a letter describing how Summer Fishtrap can enrich a writer’s life. Applications are accepted through Jan. 15, 2018. Go to Fishtrap.org to learn more. The 31st Summer Fishtrap Gathering of Writers is July 9-15, 2018. The theme this year is “Living Upstream.” The conference features writing workshops, craft talks, panel discussions, readings, conversations and a community of writers gathering in the inspiring setting of Wallowa Lake. Registration opens Feb. 1, 2018. Les Schwab is partnering with Enterprise Christian Church for NUAL THE AN TOY DRIVE (including the new Youth Membership for $50) For more information and to purchase, please call Kathy Reynolds 541-263-2424 Bring am unwrapped toy to Les Schwab Tire Center Now through December 20th and Help fill the box! 66098 Golf Course Rd, Enterprise, OR 97828 Alpine House Assisted Living wishes the community a happy holiday season! Stop in and visit someone at Alpine House. It will brighten their day. ALPINE HOUSE AVAILABLE NOW ONE BEDROOM AND STUDIO APARTMENTS CALL NOW TO SCHEDULE A TOUR 204 NORTH PARK STREET • JOSEPH, OR 541-432-7402 802 NW 1st St. Enterprise 541-426-3139 sion: Larry Jones rolled a 255 for first place, and Cliff Col- linsworth was second with a 246. The Wallowa Memorial Hospital continues to over- flow with patients. Yesterday, On Monday, the Enterprise City Council approved two subdivisions, which will add 65 lots inside the city limits. The council approved a 56-lot sub- division –– Wallowa Mountain Heights –– near the Forest Ser- vice Visitor Center on the hill overlooking town, as well as a nine-lot subdivision called Alta Vista located on three acres of land adjoining Cemetery Road. The Alpine Twirlers Square Dance Club has had an active and successful year. Now in its 20th year of dancing in Wallowa County, the club has grown and added new mem- bers, including a second caller, Glenn Hauskins, who recently moved to the area. When Heppner area ranch- ers Jim and Susan Ward count their blessings this holiday sea- son, they will be especially grateful for the return of a timid stock dog by the name of Butch. Butch, who was lost Photo contest ready to begin The 11th annual Wallowa County digital photo contest gets under way next month, and the submissions are accepted starting Jan. 1, 2018. Except for Chieftain staff and Wallowa Valley Photo Club members, the contest is open to all amateur pho- tographers from Wallowa County, including those who vacationed here, and pho- tos can be of any subject and snapped at any time. It is spon- sored by the Chieftain and the Photo Club. All submitted photos will be displayed on the Chieftain’s website as they are received. Each contestant may submit as many as five photos, with each photo being of a distinct subject. Photos that were pre- viously winners of the contest are not eligible to be resubmit- ted. There are two divisions: students age 17 and younger and adults. People’s Choice awards will be given to the most pop- ular photos, with first, second and third places in each divi- sion. Everyone can vote by browsing the Chieftain’s con- test web page and choosing a favorite student photo or adult photo. Prizes are $40, $20, $10, plus certificates. Overall best photos, with first, second and third places in each of the two divisions is determined by the judges. Prizes are $40, $20, and $10, plus certificates. Prizes for honorable mentions will be certificates. Submissions may be made Jan. 1 through Jan. 20. Voting for the People’s Choice Award is Jan. 21 through Feb. 4. Win- ners will be announced in the Feb. 14 issue of the Chieftain. All submissions must be digital –– prints and slides are not accepted. However, prints and slides may be scanned and digital copies submitted. Dig- ital photos may be submitted via the Chieftain’s online sub- mission form at wallowa.com. Once there, click the link “Photo Contest” under the “Photos & Videos” main menu item. Photos can also be emailed to wallowaphoto@ gmail.com, and CDs with pho- tos may be mailed to Wal- lowa County Chieftain, P.O. Box 338, Enterprise, OR 97828 or dropped off at the office, 209 NW 1st, Enterprise. For more information, see the complete contest rules on the web site, call 541- 432-0467, or email wallowa- photo@gmail.com. p Hel Can re a We u Sh the Yo of J oy s the liday o H Kodak Photo Kiosk • Christmas Cards Frames & Albums • Stationery Boxes & Shipping Supplies •Central Copy• 108 S. River St., Enterprise (across from the courthouse) 541-426-2679 • centralcopy@eoni.com