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Wallowa County Chieftain Community wallowa.com June 13, 2018 A3 Enterprise lays in wait for water scofflaws OUT OF THE PAST Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins 100 YEARS AGO June 13, 1918 Turning posts, to be set in the centers of the street cor- ners, have been ordered by the city and will be ready to be placed soon. Automobiles will be required to turn around these posts and make no short cuts. There is plenty of water for domestic and sprinkling pur- poses if none is wasted. But some users slip off the nozzle and lay the hose down in the grass, letting the water run all night. This draws off a great quantity and is an injustice to those who are obeying the reg- ulations. The city has a special man on duty at night watching for violations, and it is not safe to run the risk of being fined. 70 YEARS AGO June 10, 1948 Enterprise City Coun- cil adopted a resolution plac- ing the city on daylight sav- ing time effective Sunday. It is assumed that all of the busi- nesses in the city, not lim- ited by law, will set their clocks ahead one hour to con- form with the council’s deci- sion. The Joseph City Council has decided to take no action until it is determined what the rest of the county proposes to do. The Wallowa council left the issue up to Bate Co. who announced yesterday that they would go on daylight saving time Sunday. Rev. Virgil Savage, pas- tor of the Enterprise Baptist church, reports that four to five tons of clothing and $100 in cash was donated by Wallowa County citizens and sent last week to the flood disaster vic- tims at Vanport. Tonight at the Vista The- atre: “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” starring Hum- phrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt in man’s age-old quest for gold. An interesting and powerful performance ... Also “Pluto’s Housewarming.” 50 YEARS AGO June 13, 1968 Mary Lou (Mrs. Melvin) Brink, a member of the Wal- lowa Valley Toastmistress Club, set a new goal for mem- bers of her club to attempt to reach when she participated in the Snake River regional speech contest and won the first-place award. The contest was held at Sun Valley, Idaho. The Advanced Foods home economics class of Wallowa Chieftain archive Frank Reavis took this photo of two boys on their burros, circa early 1900’s in Enterprise. Does anyone know their identity? High has been named state runner-up in the Fleischmann’s Yeast Menu Planning Contest. The students and their teacher Winifred Leverenz have been notified that their entry has been selected over many oth- ers in the state. Photo caption: Dean Reece of Enterprise has ample rea- son for this big smile. The huge Chinook salmon he holds in his left hand measures 43 inches in length and weights 29 pounds. The smaller Chi- nook weighed in at only 12 pounds and was 32 inches in length. Both fish were caught near Imnaha. 25 YEARS AGO June 10, 1993 Bud’s Hardware officially became Joseph Hardware at the beginning of June when Joel and Marsha Svendsen purchased the veteran Main St. business from Bud and Ruby Zollman, who’ve owned the store for 28 years. Celebrat- ing its 23rd year this week- end, the Wallowa County Old- Time Fiddler Contest doesn’t have to change its traditional offering of waltzes and hoe- down a bit to call it “Oregon Trail music” in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Ore- gon Trail. More than 50 North- west fiddlers, ranging in age from 5 to 85, are expected to fill Cloverleaf. As of graduation day in Wallowa County’s three high schools this year, 39 gradu- ates of the Class of 1993 had been awarded an impressive total of $112,744 in scholar- ship money. Totals this year, to date, are Enterprise High School, $51,425; Wallowa High School, $46,316; and Joseph High School, $15,003. 126 drivers motored into Wallowa County last week- end for the 4th annual Ore- gon Mountain Cruise. These auto buffs, smitten by nostal- gia, arrived in every make and model of classic car. Chuck Garrett, a local car enthusiast and promoter of the Oregon Mountain Cruise, is happy to see the annual invasion of clas- sic cars and is considering lim- iting the number of registra- tions next year to 150. Wallowa students live the pioneer life ... for a day Contributed photo Gregory Vaughn, a fifth-grad- er ran afoul of his teacher and had to wear the dunce cap just as pioneer children had to do when they were disciplined. The life of the Oregon pio- neer was the theme of Wallowa School’s annual rendezvous June 1,at the school. Students in grades kindergarten through sixth participated in weaving, making rag dolls, making but- ter and learning about noxious and edible plants. The morning began with a talk by Ellen Bishop who explained the story of the cre- ation of the Nez Perce people. Students rotated between vari- ous stations for activities. One station, the One Room School House where the “school marm” (played by Sadie Kennedy) dressed in period costume, showed stu- dents what it was like to be in school as a pioneer child. Students wrote on slates with chalk and experienced what it was like to sit in the corner with a dunce cap on when they were naughty. Gregory Vaughn, 12, a fifth-grader, said he didn’t really mind being the one who got in “trouble.” Another student, Talluah PET OF THE WEEK Brought to you by Enterprise Animal Hospital Meet April, 11, and a fourth-grader, said she, “didn’t know teach- ers were so strict, not like today.” She said she also didn’t know Native Americans had so many games, which she learned at the station of Angela Bombaci from the Nez Perce Interpretive Center. Weaving and rag-doll mak- ing were especially popular. Maggie Witherup, 8, and a third grader, said “it was fun to make a rag doll, but hard at the same time.” Andrew Nor- dtveldt, 11 and a fifth-grader, adorned his rag doll with a parachute. Weaving was led by Linda Bright and making rag dolls was taught by Teresa Henke. When asked about something he had learned during the event, Jose Mendez remarked on the noxious plant identifica- tion activity. “Plants can help you,” he said, “there are some good plants to eat.” Other plants, noxious weeds in particular, are to be avoided, he learned. The plant station was led by the Tri-County Weed Manager Samantha Bernards. Other stations this year included learning the Virginia Reel dance with music teacher Wendy Stauffer and making butter with OSU Extension Service nutrition educator Ann Bloom. Rendezvous has been a tra- dition at the school for many years. It began in the early ‘80s, but lapsed for a period of time. When fifth-grade teacher Jennifer Gibbs began work- ing at the school in 1991, she revived it. The themes are different each year. The theme for the year is decided on by the staff, she said. If there is something special going on, then that can become the theme for the year. For example, last year’s theme revolved around the national parks to coincide with the anniversary of the National Park Service. During the rendezvous, stu- dents are broken up into small groups of approximately 12 students. They travel in “fam- Wallowa County Museum OPEN HOUSE Misha A 11 month old Tortoise shell female with beautiful mark- ings - I am very independent and will gladly tell you how I feel. Curious, I can get into things no one else would think was possible, and I lead others into the foray. Sometimes I’d rather sit back and observe, I don’t mind being the quiet one. Received 1st immunizations, worming, and am litter box trained and have been raised in a loving foster home. Available for Adoption Call Cassie if interested 541-805-1205 Contributed photo Sadie Kennedy, in period dress, plays the role of a school teacher in a one-room school house. She is leading a lesson in handwriting. The enactment was part of Rendezvous Day at Wallowa Elementary School. ilies” of students kindergarten through sixth. The sixth-grad- ers are the team leaders. Students enjoyed a lunch of baked beans, hot dogs, salads, milk and ice cream bars. The day concluded with Kate Lof- tus of Lostine relating the story of her great-grandmother and her experiences as a pioneer. Great things are happening! EOU IS EOU ranked No. 5 among CONNECTED all higher education institutions in the state for affordable online degrees Senior Rachel Roelle wins 3,000-meter steeplechase national championship, setting school and conference records EOU Trustee Bobbie Conner will give the commencement speech at both the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies June 16 Friday, June 22 from 10am-6pm Free admission! Refreshments! Guided tours available Main Street, Joseph For more information visit eou.edu/connected $40 adoption fee We know your business makes our business. A path of possibilities. THANK YOU Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who called, sent flowers or cards, brought in food or came to the services for Dave Turner. A big thank you to the Wallowa Memorial Hospital doctors and nursing staff who were very attentive, caring and compassionate while Dave was at the hospital. We especially want to thank the Chief Joseph Days rodeo committee for the delicious meal they prepared and served after Dave’s service and special thanks to the LDS ladies for the salads. Also thank you to the many people who contributed wonderful desserts to the cause.We are overwhelmed with all the donations made in Dave’s memory to both the Wallowa County Museum and Hall of Fame for Chief Joseph Days. Last but not least, a huge thank you to Tony Yost, Janice Garrett and Bollman’s for making the service so special. Darlene Turner • Cindy & John Bailey and family Candi & Craig Willis and family • Sandi & Nathen Rowe and family Member FDIC
