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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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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.
We treat you like family
David Jensen
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