Wallowa County Chieftain News wallowa.com February 7, 2018 A3 Loose cow careens through Enterprise 70 YEARS AGO OUT OF THE PAST Feb. 5, 1948 “Hobgoblin House,” a three-act mystery farce, will be presented by the junior class of Enterprise High School. It is a play that will send ice-cold shivers down the spine and make every hair stand on end, the orga- nizers say. Bette Lou Tilton directs. Applications for licenses to operate pinball games in Enterprise were heard by the city council. The city has no ordinance covering the licenses so no action was taken. The attorney general has repeatedly ruled that pin- ball games violate the state anti-gambling laws. About 60 farmers attended the annual meeting of the Wallowa County Soil Con- servation District. Around 12,248 acres have been sur- veyed in the county for soil and water conservation treat- ment and 47 farmers have applied for conservation farm plans on 20,000 acres. Compiled by Hanna Brandt 100 YEARS AGO Feb. 7, 1918 There was a period of frenzied excitement on South River Street when a cow belonging to H.F. Kelley escaped and charged through the neighborhood. Several townspeople leaped for safety as she ran east, eventually tir- ing herself out and ending up at F.E. Gildersleeve’s place. The erection of grain ele- vators at Joseph, Lostine and Wallowa this season is probable as a result of meet- ings held under the direction of government experts and county agent Mac Hoke. In each of the three communi- ties without an elevator, it is proposed to organize a new company to erect and oper- ate one. Another election year has arrived, although there are no signs of it in Wallowa County. Several county offices will be open, including sheriff, clerk, treasurer and one commis- sioner. No candidates have come out yet. 50 YEARS AGO Feb. 8, 1968 The Grande Ronde Sym- phony will present a program including Mendelssohn’s Nocturne from “A Midsum- mer Night’s Dream” at the College Theatre. Tree losses in Wal- lowa County are increas- ing, according to a joint sur- vey conducted by the Oregon State Forestry and the USFS. Approximately 13,900 acres of public and private owner- ship shows signs of light to heavy bark beetle infestation. “Birth of an Airport,” a three-page feature story about the Enterprise Airport writ- ten by Duane Best, appears in the February 1968 issue of “Pilot,” a national pilot’s magazine. 25 YEARS AGO Feb. 11, 1993 Almost one-and-a-half years after a movie produc- tion company touched down in Joseph, the Walt Disney Pictures film “Homeward Bound: the Incredible Jour- ney” is being released this weekend. Scenes were shot at the John and Louise Freel farm on Hurricane Creek Road near Joseph, the top of Mount Howard and Eagle Cap Wilderness. Auditions for the Wallowa Chieftain archives This undated photo of Dan DeBoie is believed to be from the 60s. He was a long-time resi- dent of the county, whose son has served in many capacities over the years, including Coun- ty Commissioner. Valley Players’ spring pro- duction of the musical “Quil- ters” are planned. The play’s main characters are a woman and her six daughters whose individuals lives are woven together into a patchwork quilt of life in the American West. Tunesmith Night finds new venue Enterprise Elks announce winners of Wallowa Valley Music Alliance has announced a new venue for its monthly Tunesmith Night, Saturday, Feb. 10. The concert will be 7 p.m. in the new Sugar Time Bakery, 107 North River Street, Ste. A, Enterprise.. Sugar Time will have the kitchen open for soups and sandwiches, in addition to sweet treats. BYO adult beverages. The show features song- writers Mike Mallory, May Arden and Eric Sinclair. Wallowa County folks may know Eric Sinclair as one of the “tree guys,” but he is also a talented songwriter and musician. He was part of the band, Saigon County, which performed around the region. May Arden is a highly accomplished opera singer. Her passion is to bring oper- atic music, which is rooted in the minds and hearts of work- ing people, back to the people who gave birth to it. Mike Mallory is a member of the La Grande alt-coun- try and Americana band The Wasteland Kings. This is his fourth appearance at Tune- smith Night. Tunesmith Night is pre- sented in a round-robin for- mat, with each musician playing a song, then the next taking a turn. Admission is Most Valuable Student scholarships Story claims first at district and state contests Enterprise Elks recently held its 2017-2018 Most Valu- able Student Competition. Cole Farwell of Enterprise High School, and Ann Story of Joseph High School receive top honors. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship from Enterprise Lodge 1829 to use next fall for college. Both Far- well and Story advanced to the Oregon Elks Northeast Dis- trict Scholarship contest in January in Hood River. Story received first, while Farwell claimed fourth in the district competition. Story will col- lect $1,800 from the Northeast Elks District. The Oregon Elks State Scholarship contest was held Feb. 3, in Springfield, and Story again claimed first, com- peting against winners from the other six districts in Ore- Sinclair Story Farwell gon. She will garner an addi- tional $3,000 from the Oregon State Elks, and also advance to the Grand Lodge (national) scholarship contest in April in Chicago. She is guaranteed $4,000 from that competition, and is eligible to receive up to $50,000 for first in the nation. Story is the daughter of Jeannie Story and Jack and Mireya Story of Australia. Farwell is the son of Troy and Lisa Farwell of Enterprise. Last year the Elks National Foundation provided more than $3.65 million in college scholarships to graduating seniors. This year’s amount will be similar. The Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks is second only to the fed- eral government in dollars awarded for scholarships to seniors in high school. Arden $10 at the door or by season pass. Doors open at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Mallory Love your bank. WALLOWA COUNTY Health Line Term Loans 519 W. North Street, Enterprise 541.426.3413 Mon-Thurs 9 to Noon/1-5pm; Fri. 9-1 Lines of Credit Enterprise Branch Keycode Entry Weight Room • Cardio Women’s Circuit • Tanning 202 W. Main, Enterprise 541-426-0313 beobank.com Introducing our new Physician Dr. Kelsey Allen MARGO Dr. Allen is a doctor of osteopathic medicine, and completed her residency in family medicine. She is now accepting new patients! Call Dr. Allen to schedule your appointment today! 541-426-7900 Mountain View Medical Group 603 Medical Parkway (next to Wallowa Memorial Hospital) Enterprise, Oregon 97828 Ag & Commercial Real Estate Joseph Clinic 100 N. East St. Joseph 541.426.7900 Your endless compassion and dedication will be greatly missed! We are so thankful for all you have done over the last 22 years, making Alpine House the place so many are proud to call home. Enjoy your retirement, you deserve it! From your family at ALPINE HOUSE and Wallowa County community Member FDIC The family of Robert Van Winkle would like to thank our family, friends and community for their love and support during this time of loss. As usual our friends and community have gone above and beyond in their response to the loss of our husband and father. People brought food, day after day so that it would be one less thing to worry about. Many visitors came by to offer support and share in our grief. Medical staff and caregivers offered kind and gentle care for those last weeks of Bob’s life. We were given places for our family to stay, for more than two weeks! Lodging in homes was offered so our loved ones could come to Bob’s celebration of life. Professional photographs were offered for the obituary and program, creating and printing of the programs handled with love, assistance in setting up the church eagerly given, beautiful flowers and cards sent, and food for the reception was overflowing! Rides were given to and from Walla Walla, so our son could be home with us. Beautiful music, wonderful message and memories shared at Bob’s service by those he loved. We would love to list each and every name here, but honestly it would be unending… much like the thoughtfulness we have been shown. Unending! Thank You!