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A6 Year in Review/News wallowa.com January 3, 2018 Wallowa County Chieftain 8 Joseph City Council has acrimonious year The Joseph City Council continued to earn a reputation for acrimony in 2017. So much so, in fact, one of the most famous artworks of local painter Bob Fergison, now deceased, depicted a large group of peo- ple engaged in a brawl. Its title: “Joseph City Council.” In June, two members of the council, Tyler Evans and Teresa Sajonia, stormed out of a budget meeting after an argu- ment about rolling over funds for the city’s library. The fol- lowing day, council mem- ber Rodd Clark informed city recorder Donna Warnock that many citizens had told him that she essentially ran a one- woman-show at city hall. A month later, Warnock and the city’s public works supervi- sor both resigned in response. Clark later resigned from the council for personal reasons. After a debate over hiring policies, Tyler Evans resigned his council position. The coun- cil selected Kathy Bingham to replace him. Two members of the public works staff resigned during the The 9 OK Theatre gets remodeled The OK Theatre, owned by the Darrell Brann family since 2014, is arguably the gem of Main Street in Enter- prise. After Brann bought the ailing theater, he began book- ing quality music shows and allowed the theater to be used for a number of charitable events. As years went by, Brann managed to attract bigger names to the theater while keeping a strong focus on local community events. He also worked to make ticket prices affordable for the community. Bluegrass legend Del McCoury was among the luminaries who performed at the venue. In May 2017, plans to remodel the facility leaped forward. The theater owner found himself on the receiv- ing end of a $100,000 grant NEWS BRIEFS First aid, CPR classes offered Project Heartbeat, a Wal- lowa County-based nonprofit, Chieftain file photo OK Theatre owner Darrell Brann explains all the im- provements he plans to make to the theater. from the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Program, part of the Oregon Parks and Rec- reation Department. Brann wrote the grant with the help of real-estate agent Diane Daggett. The grant came with the stipulation Brann raise another $40,000. He has already held several successful fundraisers toward that end. The grant funds will be used to update the theater’s will conduct a First Aid, CPR and AED class at the Prairie Creek Center (Oregon DHS office) at the corner of River and Litch Streets in Enterprise Friday, Jan. 19. The class will commence at 8:15 a.m. and end around electrical system and provide for ADA-compliant bath- rooms. A new heating and cooling system, reframing the stage and new movie screen are also in the works. As the year came to an end, Brann was busy with the the- ater upgrades. Truckloads of old equipment was removed on Saturday. He has pledged to retain local businesses to help with the project. He plans for a grand re-opening of the theater in the summer of 2019; how- ever, several activities are expected to be held in 2018. The OK Theatre, at 208 W. Main St., was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. It was built in 1918 and featured — new for its area and time — a sloped seating section so that theater- goers would have unob- structed views. 4:30 p.m. It offers training for lay responders to assist people suffering medical emergen- cies, both minor and major, until the ambulance arrives. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive two-year certification T HE B OOKLOFT year, as did two city recorder assistants. A new employee, still on probation, was fired. August saw a meeting dis- rupted when a citizen abused the council’s time limit during a public comment harangue about the mayor. He refused to stop speaking until an audi- ence member began singing the patriotic hymn “My Coun- try ‘Tis of Thee” and the entire audience joined in. The following month, two Joseph residents appeared to tell the council to get its act together. By the end of the year, things seemed to be look- ing to return to an even –– and less controversial –– keel. The meetings of the last quarter saw a council with 10 Plans for health services building debut Groundbreaking was held at mid-year for the first major medical complex to be built in Wallowa County since Wallowa Memorial Hospital opened for business in new digs March 2007. The construction of a $6.5-million integrated health services building, a coopera- tive venture between Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness and Winding Waters Community Health Center, was announced in July. The structure will be built on 3.2-acre site adjacent to the Winding Waters parking lot. The center spent much of the year working on financing for the project. A total of around $3.5 mil- lion total is anticipated from state government, private foun- dations and the public, leav- ing roughly $3 million to com- plete the clinic. Winding Water is committed to roughly $1 mil- lion of the cost. from the American Red Cross. Cost of the seven-hour class is $45. For information or to reg- ister call 541-432-0259. Josephy January is all about dogs January is all about dogs at Josephy Center in Joseph. Chieftain file photo Dr. Elizabeth Powers of Winding Waters shares the vision for a new integrated medical facility in Enterprise during groundbreaking ceremonies. Also on hand were Mike Wilson of WestbyAssociates, who is facilitating the structure, and Oregon Sen. Bill Hansell. The center has been work- ing with a financial consul- tant, who has guided the fund- ing process throughout most of 2017. The project has also received the go-ahead from city of Enterprise planning and zon- ing officials. On the drawing board is a 15,000 square-foot facility that would house medical services, mental health services, a teach- ing kitchen, child and family resource center and a dentist. The clinic will be built so that an additional 2,000 square-feet can be added easily. The art show in the main gallery, “Puppy Love,” fea- tures photos and paintings of canine friends. It opens 7 p.m. Jan. 6 with photographer Ellen Bishop as special guest. The third week of the month is the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog races. Rene Fleming, veterinar- ian and veteran of some seri- ous dog sled travel in Alaska, will be the featured speaker for the Brown Bag luncheon noon Jan. 9. She will talk about the “Serum Run” from Nenama to Nome, the 750- mile journey that inspired the original Iditarod. The following Tuesday, Jan. 16 at noon, a musical interlude with Lauren Guth- ridge, an oboe and English horn player, will include a talk about making reeds for her oboe. At noon Jan. 23, Morgan Anderson, a young musher, will talk about her experience here and elsewhere riding and driving dog sleds. And at noon Jan. 30, Carol Vencill will present a pro- gram, “Dogs and Human: The Right Relationship.” AND Wallowa United Methodist Church Finding books is our specialty 102 West 1st Street, P.O. Box 53 Wallowa, Or 97885 Skylight Gallery 541.426.3351 • 107 E. Main • Enterprise • www.bookloftoregon.com Kaye Garver - Pastor Church Directory Church of Christ 502 W. 2nd Street • Wallowa 541-398-2509 Worship at 11 a.m. Mid-week Bible Study 7 p.m. St. Katherine’s Catholic Church Fr. Francis Akano 301 E. Garfi eld Enterprise Mass Schedule Tues-Fri 8:00 am Saturdays 5:30pm Sundays 10:30am (541)426-4008 stkatherineenterprise.org St. Pius X Wallowa Sundays 8:00am All are welcome Joseph United Methodist Church CLUES ACROSS 1. Put within 6. Learned person 12. Resistance 16. Female title 17. Logical basis for a belief 18. Of I 19. Indicates position 20. Article 21. Insignificant organizational member 22. __ route 23. Expression of disapproval 24. Microelectromechanical systems 26. Ponds 28. Satisfy 30. Dad 31. Spanish soldier “El __” 32. Pouch-like structure 34. Obscure unit of measurement 35. Okinawa prefecture capital 37. Platforms 39. Jazz singer Irene 40. Benefits 41. Hellenistic governors 43. Brownish-green fruit 44. Needed to see 45. 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Mountain and morning are two 60. Self-referential 64. Data executive 65. Retirement plan 68. Star Trek character Laren 69. You and I much less acrimony and a will to serve the city’s citizens to the best of its ability. The city hired a public works super- visor, and there is a full staff at city hall. The council does have an opening on the council for Rodd Clark’s seat. Mayor Dennis Sands said he expects to receive applications for the position shortly. 3rd & Lake St. • Joseph Pastor Cherie Dearth Phone: 541-432-3102 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Leave Message at 541-432-9029 Worship at 9:00am Bible Study Mondays at 1:00pm at Senior Center, Wallowa, OR St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church 100 NE 3rd St, Enterprise NE 3rd & Main St 541-426-3439 Worship Service Sunday 9:30am Gospel Centered Community Service time: 10:30 am Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise 541-426-2150 www.summitchurchoregon.org 409 W. Main Enterprise, Oregon Worship 2 nd & 4 th Sundays - 2 pm Bible Study 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays - 11 am Enterprise Christian Church Christ Covenant Church 85035 Joseph Hwy • (541) 426-3449 Pastor Terry Tollefson Church Offi ce: 541-263-0505 Worship at 9 a.m. Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship at 6 p.m. (nursery at A.M. services) Family Prayer: 9:30 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Worship Service: 11:00 am “Loving God & One Another” David Bruce, Sr. - Minister 723 College Street Lostine Lostine Presbyterian Church Enterprise Community Congregational Church Discussion Group 9:30 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM The Big Brown Church Stephen Kliewer, Minister Wallowa Assembly of God 606 West Hwy 82 Wallowa, Oregon 541-886-8445 Sunday School • 9:30 Worship Service • 10:45 Pastor Tim Barton wallowaassemblyofgod.com A Non-Profit Community Health Center Faith Lutheran Church LCMS (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) 541.398.0597 Hwy 82, Lostine Spyware Removal • 541-426-0108 103 SW 1st St., Enterprise Summit Church JosephUMC.org Childrens program during service Blog: dancingforth.blogspot.com Time for a Computer Tuneup? with an open door Pastor Archie Hook Sunday Worship 11am Bible Study 9:30am Ark Angels Children’s Program Ages 4-6th grade, 11am Nursery for children 3 & under 301 NE First St. • Enterprise, OR OHSU Resident Mustafa Mahmood, January 2 – January 25 January 30 – Febuary 8 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm 603 Medical Parkway Enterprise, OR 97828 Welcoming a New Year with New Arrivals! Kan Can Jeans $44 Distressed Ankle Motto & Black Skinny Cozy Tops New Sweaters Stop by today! Find us on Facebook! 541.426.3044 Seventh-Day Adventist Church & School Open Daily 10 am – 5 pm 305 Wagner (near the Cemetery) P.O. Box N. Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-3751 Church 541-426-8339 School Worship Services Sabbath School 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Worship Hour 11:00 a.m. - Noon Pastor Jonathan DeWeber Uptown Clothing & Accessories in Downtown Joseph 12 S. Main St. • 541-432-9653