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COMMUNITY Wallowa.com Wednesday, July 10, 2019 A15 Joseph Mountain Jubilee music celebration hits all the right notes By Steve Tool Wallowa County Chieftain The eighth annual Joseph Mountain Jubilee “Where the Mountains Meet the Music” music fest was another one for the books according to organizer Tammy Kruger. The Roots/ Americana event is held under the auspices of the Wallowa Valley Music Alli- ance and is a fundraiser for the organization. Kruger said that 10 acts, both local and regional, per- formed at various venues on Main Street in Joseph. Orig- inal music is the staple of the festival although some cov- ers are allowed. Sometimes acts are cho- sen from the Alliance’s Fiddle Camp or Dulci- mer Camp. Two of the acts, Mason and Weed, along with Blue Plate Special, appeared courtesy of the Fiddle Camp. Chris Acker and Nick Shoulders and the Growing Boys, New Orle- ans acts, were on the road and agreed to appear. Local musicians included the indomitable Bart Bud- wig, An American For- rest and Margo Cilker and the Local Yokels. Ven- ues included the Wallowa Local musicians An American Forrest and Margo Cilker played to a jam-packed La Laguna crowd in Joseph as part of the Joseph Mountain Jubilee on Saturday, July 6. The festival is in its eighth year and features mostly original Roots/Americana music. The Local Yokels, a local roots group, plays up a storm at the Rusty Spur in Joseph during the eighth annual Joseph Mountain Jubilee on July 6. Organizer Tammy Kruger called the event the busiest one yet. County Farmers Market, the Stubborn Mule, Embers Brew House, Blythe Cricket, Red Horse Coffee Traders, La Laguna, and the Rusty Spur. La Laguna and Bly- the Cricket were fi rst-timers hosting the event. Kruger noted that several The festival also included a 50/50 raffl e that netted $400 for the Alliance and commemorative stainless steel cups were also sold. “The music alliance doesn’t have a way to com- pensate ourselves for all the advertising that we do. venues reported their best numbers ever for the event. “I believe more people are coming to the Jubilee as a destination event,” she said. People are now call- ing the Alliance, Kruger and others to get information about the event. Photos by Steve Tool/Chieftain Wallowa struts its stuff in 4th of July parade By Megan Futter For the Chieftain The Wallowa Old Time 4th of July Parade started out with a bang courtesy of the American Legion VFW. The VFW led the parade, followed by Grand Marshal Mary Ann Burrows. Crowds of people lined the streets, but there was one Wallowa resident not in attendance this year and her presence was greatly missed. A fi re engine displayed a banner reading “Cheer loud! Cheer proud!” in memory of Dawna Miller 1958-2019. Longtime Wallowa resident Miller passed away earlier this year after a battle with cancer. Miller worked to bring back the Old Time 4th of July Parade to Wallowa in the early eighties. Every year she spearheaded city- wide clean up and spruced up Main Street before the parade. During the parade she cheered on everyone and would make sure children got their candy safely. Many community members spoke of her devotion and pride in the Old Time 4th of July Parade. For this year’s parade the community elected young Megan Futter Little Ms Fourth of July (Preslie Hagen, 10) and Mr. Liberty (Kasey Salmon, 7) rode in the back of a very cool vintage pickup. royalty. Ballot boxes were placed around Wallowa. Community members voted for one boy to be Mr. Liberty, and one girl to reign as Miss 4th of July. The children had to be between the ages of fi ve and ten Winners were awarded a crown or cowboy hat and $30 prize money. The community voted Preslie Hagen Little Miss 4th of July and Kasey Salmon Mr. Liberty. Hagen is the 10 year old daughter of Bailey Kootz and Jake Redfi eld of Wallowa. She wants to con- tinue on the path of royalty and hopes she can someday be the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Queen. Salmon is the 7 year old son of Patrick and Danielle Salmon of Wal- lowa and will be attending the second grade at Wallowa Elementary. Hagen shared that her favorite part about 4th of July is all the different fl oats in the parade, while Salmon said the best part is the fi reworks. After the parade a com- munity barbecue and fund- raiser was held at the fi re hall. Wallowa Christian Church served hot dogs and hamburgers. Sundaes were available from the Wal- lowa FBLA, Future Busi- ness Leaders of America. Entertainment was provided by the band No Boundaries. Audra Allen, event coordi- nator said the event was well attended and over 400 peo- ple were served lunch. The venues take care of the bands, and we do all the footwork,” she said with a laugh. Changes at this year’s event included a host at each venue to make sure the musicians were introduced and the sponsors thanked. “I think that made it more festive and feel more pulled together,” Kruger said. As for Kruger, she thought this year’s event set the benchmark for the future. “It’s the busiest one we’ve had,” she said. Rail Riders bicycle group offers new Rondowa Trip Railrider Cycling Joseph Branch is owned by Kim and Anita Metlen of Imbler Oregon. The Joseph Branch has added a NEW TOUR for a total of three railriding opportunities in Northeast Oregon. RCJB operates mid-May to the fi rst week of October annually. They offer 2-, 6- and now 4-hour round trip adventures. The new tour is called RIVER RUN from Minam. This four-hour round-trip pedal adventure on a two seated quadricycle on the WURA rails to Rondowa is offered only on Sun- days and Mondays once daily. There are no ser- vices on this tour so guests must take plenty of water and snacks. This is a great way to experience the Wal- lowa River by rail. The fi nal day of the season is Octo- ber 6, 2019. River Run will share the week with three 6-hour round trips to Wal- lowa where guests take a lunch break and check out the City of Wallowa. Reser- vations are required for all departures from Minam. RCJB continues to offer two-hour tours from Joseph. three times daily, Thursday thru Monday. All locations are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. More informa- tion is available online at jbrailriders.com. Reserva- tions are available online or in at our ticket offi ce located at 501 W Alder Street, Joseph, Oregon, 97846. Railriding is a phys- ical sport. Most individuals of average fi tness should be able to participate. Introducing Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Adam Heisinger • Doctor of Osteopathy, Des Moines University, Iowa • Internship and Residency completed in orthopedic surgery at Affinity Medical Center, Ohio; Fellowship in sports medicine completed at Orthopedic Research of Virginia, Richmond • Served four years as flight surgeon, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia and Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina Dr. Heisinger will be seeing patients at Wallowa Memorial Hospital regularly for clinic visits and surgery. Ask your physician for a referral today. 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