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About Wallowa County chieftain. (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1943-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 17, 2018)
Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com Community October 17, 2018 Eagle Cap Extreme plans volunteer fair on Saturday at Josephy Center 22 slot machines net big bucks in Enterprise OUT OF THE PAST Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins 100 YEARS AGO Oct. 17, 1918 Fearing the spread of Span- ish influenza, he state board of health advised county health officers last week that schools should be closed and all public gatherings forbid- den on the appearance of the disease to any commu- nity. Many schools have been closed since then in all parts of the county including those in some of the towns. There is no telling when they will be reopened. Carload of Chevrolet auto- mobiles will arrive in a few days. New autos are mighty scarce this fall and persons wanting those should call without delay. Wallowa Mill- ing & Grain Co. The American Red Cross has just announced details of the plan by which soldiers in France may each receive one Christmas package. The rules cannot be waived and no exceptions can be made, as the rules were prepared by the war department and the Red Cross and by the post office authorities. No parcel may be sent which does not bear a “Christmas Parcel Label.” 70 YEARS AGO Oct. 14, 1948 The weekly receipts by the city of Enterprise from 22 slot machines in the city are run- ning approximately $500. This represents 35 percent of the gross amount retained by the machines, making the weekly gross about $1,500. The Grande Ronde Lum- ber Co. mill near Troy was destroyed by fire Sunday, Oct, 3. The fire was attributed to a short in the wiring in con- nection with the diesel plant which operates the mill. Approximately one million feet of lumber, the planer, bunk houses and other build- ings were saved. Workmen have the foun- dation in and the walls are going up on the new depart- ment store building being erected at Joseph by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brennan. The building, a 40x100-foot struc- ture, is being erected between the Joseph cold storage plant and the post office. Concrete blocks are being used for the walls. 50 YEARS AGO October 17, 1968 Fred Bornstedt was driving his pickup to the head of Wal- lowa Lake to treat an ailing Chieftain archive Hunting is a long and storied part of tradition in Wallowa County. This young man and his trophy were found in the Chieftain archives. Does anyone know his name and approx- imately what year this might have been taken? horse, and was rolling along at a good clip on the highway at the edge of the lake when a boulder about the size of a basketball, plummeting down the east moraine hill, hit the left side of his windshield, smashed the steering wheel and his right hand and came to rest in the seat beside him. Mr. and Mrs. O.W. (Shorty and Aura) McKenzie of Wal- lowa closed their grocery store in Wallowa after 24 years of serving the public from the same location. Their store, known as Wallowa Cash Mar- ket, was closed after the stock of merchandise on the shelves was sold over the weekend. The City of Joseph will hold a public mass meeting at the Civic Center for the pur- pose of nominating officials of city government to replace those whose terms expire at the end of this year. All resi- dents of Joseph are invited to attend this meeting and any- one who is a resident of the town may make nominations for any of the offices which are to become vacant. 25 YEARS AGO October 14, 1993 Anne Oveson of Wallowa has been selected as Wallowa County’s Tree Farmer of the Year. The 73-year-old grand- mother will be hosting a del- egation from the State Tree Farmer committee for an inspection tour next week. Barbecued bear, rattle- snake, beans, baked potato, macaroni salad, French bread and Imnaha tomatoes will all be on the menu at the annual Imnaha Bear and Rattlesnake Feed at the Imnaha Store and tavern Saturday. Some “100 or so” rattlesnakes, all killed by Imnaha residents during the summer and brought into the store for the feed, plus three bear will be served for the occasion. The makeup of the Enter- prise City Council went through a major transfor- mation Monday night when Mayor Mel Schuldt resigned at the end of the regular council meeting and coun- cil president Susan Roberts was appointed to step into the mayoral position. Schuldt resigned because of a pending move from the county. Anne Oveson was recently named Wallowa County’s Tree Farmer of the Year. Oveson, 73, didn’t really get started as a tree farmer until after her hus- band, Crawford, a respected educator and rancher, died in 1981. She subsequently devel- oped the first timber man- agement plan on the Oveson property. A3 The Eagle Cap Extreme, Oregon’s premier sled dog race, is run entirely by com- munity volunteers. On Satur- day, Oct. 20, Wallowa County residents will have an oppor- tunity to learn more 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Josephy Center in Joseph. Experienced volunteers will be on hand to help find a way that best engages the tal- ents and skills of volunteers. There are many volunteer jobs, some inside and others outside. They include work- ing at “race central” in the Joseph Community Center to helping with communica- tions and education, serving at the Saturday night banquet, helping mushers get teams to the starting line at Fergie and many other essential jobs. There’s a special need for a cook at Ollokot check point, an equipment coordinator and someone to help on the spon- sorship team. The event offers an oppor- tunity to work with mush- ers and their dog teams from across the U.S. and Can- ada, learn about the sport of Ellen Bishop/file photo Dogs and humans get excited each year for the Eagle Cap Extreme. sled dog racing and support an important winter event in Wallowa County. “Every single volunteer does important work,” said Eagle Cap Extreme Board Member Lynnie Appleton. “The event has a reputation as one of the best-organized FOR THE RECORD OCT. 1 10:57 a.m. – Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office entered state wide felony warrant on Joshua Daniel Rhodes, 31, of Enterprise for probation violation. Original charge possession of meth. 2:44 p.m. – Patrick Angelo Maroney, 60, of Enterprise, was arrested by Enterprise Police Department on charges of theft and a probation viola- tion detainer, original charge of weapon use. Transported to Umatilla County Jail. OCT. 2 8:39 a.m. – Theft reported in Enterprise. Phillip Milton Evans, 40, of Enterprise, was arrested by Enterprise Police Depart- ment on charges of theft. Trans- ported to Umatilla County jail. OCT. 4 12:42 a.m. – 911 report of two missing hunters in rural Enterprise. 8:15 a.m. – 911 report of 10 to 12 small fires in rural Joseph. (Controlled burn by the Forest Service.) 4:07 p.m. – Theft in rural Wal- lowa County. OCT. 5 11:47 a.m. – Hit and run reported in Enterprise. 2:16 p.m. – Report of criminal mischief in Enterprise. OCT. 6 10:54 a.m. – 911 call for injured hunter in Washington. Transferred to 911 center in that area. OCT. 7 5:04 p.m. – David Dean Kil- lion, 58, of Joseph, arrested by Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office for violation of restrain- ing order and unlawful posses- sion of a firearm. Transported to Umatilla County jail. sled dog races anywhere. It’s because we have wonderful volunteers. It’s a team effort, it’s fun, and it’s a great event for the county.” Those who can’t make it to the fair can learn more and sign up to volunteer at eagle- capextreme.com. Many thanks to my family, relatives and friends for ALL good wishes, cards and phone calls making my 90th Birthday such a fun time. Thanks Again, Bud Birkmaier OPEN SEASON ON SAVINGS! ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SUPPLIES Unsheltered A novel by Barbara Kingsolver WELCOME HUNTERS! ELECTRICAL & WATER SYSTEM CONTRACTOR PUMPS • IRRIGATION HARDWARE• APPLIANCE PARTS Ed Staub & Sons Energy Community Service. T HE B OOKLOFT Across from the courthouse in Enterprise 107 E. Main • 541.426.3351 always open at www.bookloftoregon.com • bookloft@eoni.com MEDICARE? still I’m here! Call Kathleen 201 East Hwy 82 Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-0320 208 S. S. 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