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Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com Community October 3, 2018 A3 Finishing touches being put on OK Theater OUT OF THE PAST Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins 100 YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 1918 To stamp out small- pox, which has lingered in the county since last win- ter, Enterprise schools has enforced a rule of the state board of health –– no pupils are admitted to school unless they have been vaccinated or have had the smallpox. The order was put into effect after it had been established that at least five cases of smallpox were in town and many children had been exposed. Robert Berner, the first Wallowa County boy to die on the field of battle in France, was killed in action July 15, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Berner of Flora. Two other men from this county have died in the ser- vice –– Alfred Hagen, who succumbed to pneumonia in England, and Stanley R. Augusburger of a forest regi- ment who was lost on the tor- pedoed transport Tuscania. A. Hackbarth will call the new theater he is building on Main Street the OK Theater. J.A. Van Wie was in from Portland last week arrang- ing for painting the curtain and putting on various mural decorations, which will make the auditorium very bright and attractive. There will be five exits to provide for fur- ther safety. and Shirley Helstrom of Walla Walla. 25 YEARS AGO Sept. 30, 1993 70 YEARS AGO Sept. 30, 1948 Wallowa County’s few remaining large sheep opera- tors have been pulling out of the business fast lately. Lat- est to leave the ranks are Jack Titus, Kelsie Simmons, Wes- ley Wisenor and J.H. Dob- bin. The sheepmen generally ascribe their unwillingness to stay in the business to the fact that experienced help is almost impossible to find. The EHS student body held an assembly for the pur- pose of electing yell leaders. Jean Zollman, Audrey Fer- guson, Ella Evans and Sue Rawlinson were chosen. Harold Wade has pur- chased a hay baler this sea- son for use on his farm. The machine ties the bales with twine instead of the usual wire. Mr. Wade is of the opinion it will save time and effort in the feeding of his animals. Chieftain archive This is a group from the Enterprise Elks Lodge and appears to be a ceremony of some sort. If you know these gentlemen, what the event was and approximately what year, please con- tact editor@wallowa.com. 50 YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 1968 Betterment of the upper Imnaha River Road started Oct. 2. The portion of the road to be bettered extends from the Dry Creek Bridge to Indian Crossing Campground. The work will include widen- ing the road and improving the alignment. Officiating at the opening of the Republican headquar- ters in Enterprise was Bob Carey, a candidate for the state legislature from this dis- trict. With him was Mary Lee Gosney, Republican chairman for the county, and Lora John- son, chairman of the head- quarters project. Open house was held at the Bank of Wallowa County in Joseph when the time came for the official change of the management of the bank. Jim Cheatham is the new bank president and Bob Johnson is the retiring bank manager. Two people were injured last Sunday when the pickup and camper in which they were riding toppled over a bank just above Cow Creek on the Imnaha Road. Injured in the mishap were Thomas Lang Bonnie Marks was recently officially sworn in as postmaster of the Imnaha Post Office. Marks, a 19-year res- ident of Imnaha, has worked at the post office approxi- mately four years, including as acting postmaster since the retirement of Richard Pat- ton from the position. He had succeeded long-time post- master Naomi Doss. Wallowa County Com- missioner Ben Boswell said the county court does not necessarily endorse or sup- port a proposal to incorporate the Wallowa Lake area into a municipality. At the same time, Boswell added the court is looking into the idea at the request of a group of citizens known as the Wallowa Lake Homeowners Association. After two long years of planning and a communi- ty-wide fundraising effort, Eagle Scout candidate Jeff Lenahan, 17, of Joseph, supervised a crew of Boy Scouts, family and friends last weekend in landscaping the “triangle” at the south end of Joseph as an important part of his Eagle Scout project. Falk 4-H volunteer of the year; more awards given 4-H Members, volunteers and supporters gathered at Cloverleaf Hall Sept. 23 to cel- ebrate another successful year of 4-H in Wallowa County. Many end of the year awards were presented, and community members were rec- ognized for outstanding contri- butions to the program. Wendy Falk was named the Wallowa County 4-H Volun- teer of the year. She grew up outside of Joseph and was in 4-H for nine years. She partic- ipated in county fair, state fair and various special trips and events. Her leaders were some of the best –– Lois Storoe, Sherry Salmon, Ardis Klages and Lois Kunz. She has contributed countless hours to the Wallowa County 4-H program as a vol- unteer, a superintendent, and a club leader. She is the leader of the Ever Cool Originals 4-H scrapbook- ing club. She also serves as the superintendent of the Small Animal Barn, member of the state recognition committee and has organized and cooked for the livestock judging con- test for many years. She is creative and dedicated. Todd Nash was selected 4-H Alumni of the year. He is knowledgeable of all aspects of livestock and horse and has made a big impact on the cat- tle industry. He is a mentor to youth, providing opportuni- ties for them to join him mov- ing cattle, traveling to events and hosting 4-H exchange students. He has been supporting the program for more than 30 years, taking many leadership roles, including chairman of LEFT Friends of 4-H Awards to honor community members supportive of the 4-H Program is presented to Larry and Davise McFetridge. MIDDLE Nancy Maasdam is recognized for 30 years as a volunteer with 4-H in Wallowa County. RIGHT Wendy Falk is the Wallowa County 4-H Volunteer of the year. Submitted photos the fat stock auction. Two Friends of 4-H Awards were given to honor commu- nity members that are sup- portive of the 4-H Program –– OLAF Pottery (Ted Juve) and Larry and Davise McFetridge. Volunteer recognition was given to 4-H Volunteers as fol- lows: First year volunteers, J Johnason and Michelle Kef- fer. Five-year volunteers, Katie Howard, Gretchen Piper and Shilo Zacharias Flory. 15-year volunteers, Velda Bales and Lela Kunkle. 20-year volun- teers, Deb Warnock and Sch- evelle Wortman; 25-year vol- unteer, Brinda Stanley; 30-year volunteer, Nancy Maasdam. 4-H Junior Leaders were recognized: First Year Junior leaders –– Dakota DeLyria, Ian Goodrich, McKenzie Keffer, Devin Schreiber and Quincee Zacharias. Returning Junior leaders –– Chance Arbogast, Cole Gomes, Casidee Harrod, Madison McDowell, Kaesie Melville, Brianna Micka, Rosie Movich-Fields, Addie Royes, Deidre Schreiber, Bailey Ver- nam and Destiny Wecks. Carcass Awards: First Had- ley Miller, second Zane Mal- lory and third Alex Wightman. County Medals: Destiny Wecks (horse), Chance Arbo- gast (horse), Quincee Zacha- rias (horse), Devin Schreiber (dog), Dakota Delyria (dog), New Arrivals! CC Beanies are here! Soft, Warm & Adorable Hats Scarves Gloves Stop by today! 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