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A2 Wallowa County Chieftain ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, April 3, 2019 OBITUARIES Enterprise wastewater plant at top of the heap By Ellen Morris bishop Wallowa County Chieftain Enterprise’s wastewater treatment plant is among the best facilities in the state. Dave Wilke, the man who runs it, just received the prestigious Wastewater Operator of the Year award from the Oregon Associa- tion of Wastewater Utilities. Converting liquid household waste into crys- tal-clear water might not seem like an inspiring career, but after almost 19 years at the job, Wilke’s enthusiasm for his work is palpable. Transforming the stuff of kitchen sinks, gar- bage disposals, toilets, and industrial drains into a pol- lution-free liquid that meets drinking-water standards is nothing short of mirac- ulous. Wilke is a mas- ter of the highly technical and mechanically-complex wizardry that makes this possible. Wilke’s job includes operating and repairing equipment, gathering and testing samples, and chart- ing the results. Certifi ed as a Level III Treatment Plant Operator, he completes several train- ing classes to update his IN BRIEF Church ministry forms new service to feed the hungry Seventh Seal Minis- tries of Joseph is now serv- ing the hungry in Wallowa County: Soup mixes, beans and rice are available, com- pliments of: Ekklesia of Almighty God. People may come and retrieve food goods in front of Jays Place Ellen Morris Bishop Enterprise Wasterwater Treatment Operator Dave Wilke holds two of the awards he’s won as manager of the city’s wastewater treatment facility. skills each year., and com- mands an impressive array of machines and electron- ics, not to mention billions of hard working bacteria. “We treat more than 200,000 gallons of waste- water each day,” he said. “The state requires that 65 percent of the pollutants be removed. Our system reg- ularly removes 97 to 98 percent. Sometimes it’s 100 percent which means we are putting out drink- ing-water quality.” When it arrives at Wil- ke’s plant, the stuff that goes down your drains is run through an Archi- medes screw mechanism that removes plastic and other solid materials. The remaining liquid circu- lates in aeration tanks, goes through additional biologi- cal and physical processes to reduce nitrogen, settle solids, restore dissolved oxygen, and ensure the refurbished water is clear. The treated water is run past a powerful ultraviolet light that kills E. Coli and other pathogens before it’s released. In the summertime, the treatment plant’s clean, healthy discharge is used to irrigate the convenient- ly-close golf course. When winter come around, the Computer Repair at 113 E. Main St., across from the Wallowa County Court House. Food is available until gone. Find more information at www.seventhsealminis- tries.life Healthy Families is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fri- day, April 12, 9:30-10 a.m. Make your own pancake! Breakfast followed by educational activities from 9:30-11 a.m. For more information, contact Debby at Build- ing Healthy Families: 541-426-9411 Building Healthy Families FCCLA offers celebrates Week of ‘Parents’ Night Out’ the Young Child In honor of the Week of the Young Child, Building WHAT’S HAPPENING THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Kickboxing Fitness Class: 5:15 a.m. The Vault in Enter- prise. Hurricane Point Fitness. No experience necessary. Certifi ed instructors. 541-398-2131. Pilates in Wallowa: 9 a.m. Wal- lowa Senior Center. Sponsored by Community Connection. Tai Chi: 9 a.m. Enterprise Senior Center. Library Story Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enterprise City Library. Parents and children 0-5. Circle time, story-time and activ- ity at the Library. Tai Chi: 11 a.m. Wallowa Senior Center. Wallowa County Chess Club: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Josephy Center, Joseph. Free. Tourists and players of all levels are welcome. FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Tax Preparation Appoint- ments: For seniors and low income individuals. Commu- nity Connection. No fee, dona- tions welcome. To schedule an appointment call 541-426-3840. Zumba: 6:30 a.m. The Place, Joseph. No experience needed. Instructor: Tammi Chapman. Parent/Child Playgroups: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Building Healthy Families. Targeting par- ents and children 0-5. Songs, sto- ries, snacks and activities focus- ing on developing kindergarten readiness skills. Restorative Yoga: 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Above the Lostine Tavern in Lostine. A gentle style of yoga. Instructor: Esther Petro- cine. salutationsstudio.com Food Giveaway: 11:30 a.m. Wallowa Senior Center in Wal- lowa, 11 a.m. Enterprise Senior Center and noon at The Place in Joseph. Sponsored by Wallowa The Enterprise chapter of FCCLA will be hosting a “Parents’ Night Out” on treated water is channeled into the Wallowa River. Wilke is no stranger to awards. In 2011 he received the Aero-Mod Excellence in Operations Award. It rec- ognizes those who are ultra- good at running the water purifi cation systems used at the Enterprise Waster Water Treatment Facility and else- where around the globe. In 2009 Wilke garnered the Pacifi c Northwest sec- tion of the American Water- works Association award for Waste Water Operator of the Year. How can those of us who live in Enterprise make Wilke’s job easier and keep the treated waste- water going onto the Golf Course or into the Wallowa River super-clean? “Please don’t pour bacon grease down the drains,” Wilke said. Or any grease, for that matter. It clogs pipes in an otherwise smoothly running plant, creating backups, over- fl ows, fi ltration problems, and a big mess. He also mentioned that pouring large quantities of beer down the drain can interfere with the microbes that digest waste products. But that, he noted, usually isn’t much of a problem. Friday, April 12 from 4:30- 9:30 p.m. at the Enterprise High School Cafeteria. Not going to the Dinner and Auction? Make other plans and your kids can still be dropped off at Enterprise High School. All ages up to sixth grade welcome. The FCCLA chapter will pro- vide snacks, games, crafts, a movie on the big screen, and more. All proceeds will benefi t the 19 FCCLA stu- dents who will be attend- ing the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California this summer. Ross Lee Bratt July 29, 1931 — March 12, 2019 Ross Lee Bratt of Ameri- can Fork, Utah passed away Tuesday March 12, 2019 in Provo, Utah. He was born July 29, 1932 in Spokane, Washington to Verne Perry and Amy Marie Salisbury Bratt. He married Melba Elizabeth Norton on June 10, 1953 in the Cardston Alberta temple. Together they had eight children: Perry, Jon, Amy (Tidwell), Beth (James), Paula (Manwaring), Lynn, Sam and Bonita (Lunt). After 19 years together she passed away on June 27, 1972. Ross then married Gean Starkweather on June 28, 1974. She brought Susan Ginger, Terry Tindall, Glenn Pratt and Jim Bratt into the family. Ross graduated from Wal- lowa High School in 1950 and BYU in 1955. He taught seminary at Pleasant Grove High School and American Fork Jr. High for 18 years, leaving many with a love and appreciation of the teachings and gospel of Jesus Christ. He was involved with his sons in the Bratt Landscape business (now called Stratton and Bratt) for over 25 years. Ross was always actively involved in thte church and in any community in which he lived. He was constantly serving friends and neigh- bors by working to beautify their yards, streets and parks. Myrle Ella Young 1920 — March 23, 2019 Myrle Ella Young passed good mother-in-law. She is proceeded in death away March 23, after 98 and three quarters years of by her eldest daughter, full life. She was happy and Jeneal, and by her beloved fun loving until literally the husband Bob. She is sur- day she died. Born in Arco, vived by sons Don and John, Idaho in the year 1920, some and by daughters Kath- leen, Mary, Jan, of her earliest Nancy, Betsy and memories are of Susanna. She moving from farm raised three grand- to farm in a horse children, and is drawn wagon. further survived She remembered by 156 and count- Bonnie and Clyde ing, grandchil- newspaper stories dren, great grand- as a 14 year old children,and great girl......the great great grandchil- depression, World Myrle Young dren. She will be War II, her move sorely missed. to California from In lieu of fl owers, the Utah as a single parent in the 1950s, all these stories and family suggests a contri- hundreds more. She was a bution to the Missionary fascinating , hardworking Fund, Enterprise ward of the person, who never gave up Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, to refl ect on anyone. A devout Member of the Myrle’s love of youth and LDS Church, a loving wife church. A memorial service will and mother, a great listener with a wealth of wisdom, be held at the LDS church in Myrle was a fountain of love Enterprise [across from the and kindness, uncondition- airport] on Saturday April ally. She was also a pretty 13 at 11 a.m. SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM Fresh Food Alliance. Perishable food available. Alzheimers and Demen- tia: The Disease Process, Diffi - cult Behaviors & Communication Tips: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. VFW Hall, Enterprise. Wallowa Valley Senior Living is hosting a speaker from the Alzheimers Association. Free. Contact Jennifer Olson at 541- 426-5311 for more info. SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Zumba Gold: 9 a.m. 30 min- ute seated class; 9:30 a.m. stand- ing class. Enterprise Senior Cen- ter. A fi tness class for seniors that combines Latin dance music with fi tness moves. A doctor’s note releasing you to partici- pate in Zumba Gold is required. Call Becky McAuliff e for info at 541-263-0224. Introduction to Dressage Clinic: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wallowa County Fairgrounds. Four week class off ered by the local chap- ter of Oregon Dressage Society. $15 for each class or $50 for all 4 weeks. Contact Gail Murphey at 541-263-1685. SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Bingo: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. VFW Hall, Enterprise. MONDAY, APRIL 8 Zumba: 6:30 a.m. The Place, Joseph. No experience needed. Instructor: Tammi Chapman. Adult Clay: 9 a.m. to noon. Josephy Center, Joseph. $65 for fi rst class, $20 each class after. classes@josephy.org or 971-303-2987. Kickboxing Fitness Class: 6:15 p.m. Oddfellows Hall in Enterprise. Hurricane Point Fitness. No experience nec- essary. Certifi ed instructors. Now in Paperback 541-398-2131. TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Pilates in Wallowa: 9 a.m. Wal- lowa Senior Center. Sewing Group: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wallowa Senior Cen- ter, 204 E. 2nd St., Wallowa. Sponsored by Community Connection. Tai Chi: 9 a.m. Enterprise Senior Center. Diabetes Clinic: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center. Gentle Yoga: 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Ideal for beginners, people with injuries, pregnant women, new mothers or anyone seeking a calming, therapeu- tic practice. The Place, Joseph. Esther Petrocine. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Zumba: 6:30 a.m. The Place, Joseph. No experience needed. Instructor: Tammi Chapman. Rotary Club of Wallowa County: Noon, St. Katherine Catholic Church, 301 E. Garfi eld St., Enterprise. Public is invited. Foot Clinic in Wallowa: Noon to 3 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center. Adult Clay: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Josephy Center, Joseph. $65 for fi rst class, $20 each class after. classes@josephy.org or 971-303-2987. Taco Night: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. VFW Hall, Enterprise. All you can eat for $7. Kickboxing Fitness Class: 6:15 p.m. Oddfellows Hall in Enterprise. Hurricane Point Fitness. No experience nec- essary. Certifi ed instructors. 541-398-2131. Yoga Rotation: 6:30 p.m. The Place in Joseph. Classes vary from week to week. salutations- studio.com Weather Forecast A Gentleman in By Moscow Amor Towles Courtesy of Weather Underground • wunderground.com 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 PET OF K THE WEE Brought to you by, High Low Conditions April 4 51 37 Showers April 5 49 34 PM showers April 6 46 34 Mostly cloudy April 7 47 33 Showers April 8 49 33 Showers April 9 47 30 Rain/Snow showers April 10 43 28 Rain/Snow showers Meet Mr. Darcy A gorgeous 2 year old grey, long-haired, neutered, male cat. He loves to give and get attention! When he’s happy you’ll know it as he purrs away! He is a very calm, laid back cat that seems to like other cats and small dogs. He is litter box trained, well behaved, loving and a very clean cat. He will make a wonderful pet! Up-to-date on his vaccinations and de-worming. Phases of the moon April 5 New Moon April 12 April 19 April 26 1st Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET MARCH 28 – APRIL 3 (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) Available for Adoption Contact Elaine at 541-263-1148 $45 adoption fee http://www.wallowacountyhumanesociety.org/ THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED 6:24 7:21 6:22 7:22 6:20 7:24 6:18 7:25 6:17 7:26 6:15 7:27 6:13 7:29