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Wallowa County Chieftain
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Canyon road may limit animal circus arrival
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Sept. 17
High Low
Conditions
89
sunny
56
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
OUT OF THE PAST
2,400 days without a lost-
time accident.
What was expected to be
a good season opener for the
Enterprise High School Sav-
ages turned to utter disap-
pointment when the grid-
iron team for Pomeroy
blanked them out at 20-0 Fri-
day night. Much of the fault
for the defeat can be laid to
early-season mistakes and
the loss of hard-running Jim
Pace during the fi rst period.
A blue-ribbon cake was
prepared by Dorothy Scott,
of Wallowa, in the 4-H cake
baking contest at the 1970
Oregon State Fair. In this
event, 4-H members prepared
a single-layer cake using soft
white wheat fl our.
Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins
100 YEARS AGO
Sept. 16, 1920
Sept. 18
77
58
thunderstorms
Sept. 19
71
54
partly cloudy
Sept. 20
79
51
sunny
Sept. 21
83
49
sunny
Sept. 22
89
50
sunny
Sept. 23
89
50
sunny
Phases of the moon
Sept. 17
Sept 24
New Moon
Oct. 1
Oct. 7
Full Moon
1st Quarter
Last Quarter
WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET SEPT 17-23
(from the U.S. Naval Observatory)
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Sarah “Sally” Catherine Seymour
One of the attractions at
the county fair is Bulger’s
animal circus. The show trav-
els in auto trucks now, but it
is a question how it can get
into Wallowa County over
the canyon road in its pres-
ent state.
On the Imnaha Road,
there has always been a half-
way stopping place, for the
accommodations of travel-
ers. A few years ago, Andrew
Osmundson built a roomy
house and barn for this busi-
ness, just west of the forks
of the Imnaha and Zumwalt
roads.
Baxrney
Hollywood
has sold his lunch counter
in the rear of Marr Broth-
ers’ pool hall and left yes-
terday for Pendleton where
he will remain until after the
round-Up.
Miss Gladys Turner
went to Heppner where she
will teach this winter. She
received a degree in pen-
manship from the Palmer
school the past summer and
this course will receive spe-
cial attention in the Heppner
school.
May 17, 1940 – September 7, 2020
75 YEARS AGO
Sarah “Sally” Catherine Seymour, 80,
of Wallowa, passed away on Monday,
September 7, 2020 at a local care facility. At
her request, there will be no service.
Sally was born on May 17, 1940 in
Forest Grove, Oregon to James and Mildred
(Hawkins) Hayes. She married Richard
Seymour on March 7, 1959 and moved to
Eagle Creek, Oregon in 1960. Daughters, Darcy
and Daarla soon came along.
Sally received her LPN Nursing Degree in 1975 and worked at
Providence Hospital for 13 years. Sally joined the Oregon Appaloosa Horse
Club in 1962 and became a life long Appaloosa breeder. She is also a life long
member of Oregon Equestrian Trails and built many horse camps around
the state. Sally loved driving her horses in competition and parades and
joined the Rodeo Bandits drill team and presented flags at many rodeos.
Sally moved to Wallowa, OR in 1998 and enjoyed Red Hats, Driving
Club, OET and taking grandchildren to horse events. She passed on her
life long love of horses to her children, Darcy Nenow and Daarla Klages,
grandchildren, Austin and Carrie Nenow, Jessi and Caleb Howard and
great grandchildren, Hattie and Hanna Howard and Easton, Wyatt and
Garrett Nenow.
Sally is survived by her husband, Richard; daughters, Darcy and
Daarla; sisters, Grace Kral, Tootie (Millie) Martin, Mari Hayes; brother,
James Hayes and grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Celebration of life Saturday, September 19, 2020, 12:00 pm at the
Wallowa Homeland Grounds, 70956 Whiskey Creek Road, Wallowa,
OR 97885.
Fire from a fl ue which
was burning out destroyed
Online condolences may be made to the family
at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
Michele Rene’ (Grove) Young
September 30, 1959 – September 2, 2020
Michele Rene’ (Grove) Young passed
away peacefully at home on September 2,
2020, surrounded by the love of family and
friends.
Michele was born in Seattle, Washington
on September 30, 1959, to Karen M. (Lytle)
Grove and Ronn A. Grove. She moved with
her family to California and lived at Camp
Pendleton before moving to Oregon where
she lived the rest of her life. Michele graduated
from Hillsboro High School and worked at the
Hillsboro Airport where she met the love of
her life, David Young. Michele and David married on September 15, 1979,
and eventually moved to Wallowa County where David had grown up.
After moving to the county, Michele worked at the local hospital
before being hired as the City Administrator for Enterprise, and proudly
and enthusiastically served in that role for 31-1/2 years before her
retirement in 2018. Michele loved Enterprise and poured her heart and
soul into making it the best it could be.
David and Michele were partners in every sense of the word for over
41 years and spent many years raising cattle together. To David’s chagrin,
Michele also decided she needed to raise goats for a time. One of their
favorite places to spend time was at the cabin they built together out
on their Zumwalt property. They also loved taking road trips and drove
across the country and back last year, spending time with family and
dodging tornados on the return trip.
Michele enjoyed running, hunting, biking, gardening, crafting,
shopping, and her many beloved pets. Michele was particularly fond of
golfing and proudly recalled earning a trophy competing in a Jr. LPGA
tournament at age 5. Michele adored and doted on her four nieces, four
nephews, two great-nieces and one great-nephew. She always had an
ear to listen and provided loving advice to anyone who needed it. She
had many friends and was often the instigator of fun, and the calm in
the storm. She demonstrated strength, determination, kindness, humor
and compassion throughout her life. Michele overcame many obstacles
and was the best daughter, sister, wife, aunt, stepmother, and friend
possible.
Michele was the oldest of four siblings. She is survived by her mother,
Karen M. McNair, Pensacola, Florida; father, Ronn A. Grove, Oregon City
Oregon; step-father, Rein Bertram, Sr., Beaverton, Oregon; sister, Windy
Grove, Portland, Oregon; sister, Lori Jones (Doug Jones), Rockaway, New
Jersey; and, brother, Rein Bertram, Jr., Beaverton, Oregon.
There will be a community celebration for Michele at a later date.
The family asks that Michele’s memory be honored through acts of
kindness and support for the City of Enterprise.
Sept. 13, 1945
25 YEARS AGO
Sept. 14, 1995
Photo contributed by Jerry McCully
A wagon makes its way through the mud in this undated
photo.
the bungalow home on the
Fred Wagner farm on Swamp
Creek Saturday.
Arrangements were com-
pleted this week for the sale
of the Dorrance home place
on Crow Creek to John Fine
and sons for a consider-
ation of $30,000. This ranch,
one of the really fi ne cattle
ranches of the county, com-
prises 2,720 acres.
Sgt. Dan DeBoie, who
Kathy Ann Sandlin
October 18, 1955 – August 24, 2020
Kathy was called home to be with the
Lord on August 24, 2020. Her passing was
very sudden due to a brain aneurysm.
Kathy was born and raised in Wallowa
County and a high school graduate from
Joseph high School, Class of 1973. Her life's
path took her to live in California, Florida,
Texas and Oklahoma where she passed away.
She had a love and admiration for the
elderly and was a CNA for many years,
working at the hospital in Enterprise and later
at a rehabilitation facility in California.
Kathy loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She enjoyed
reading, baking up wonderful casseroles and connecting with old and
new friends on social media!
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald & Velma Sandlin.
Kathy is survived by her daughter, Brandi Lyn and husband Bobby, her
daughter Amber Rose, husband Justin and their children Keona, Ara and
Elijah, her son Kamon James and his children Kaysha, Koven and Zoey
and her son Kaleb Daniel and his daughter Jada.
Kathy is also survived by her brothers Mike (Sheryl) Sandlin, Doug
(Grace) Sandlin, Larry (Pat) Sandlin and Rick Sandlin and many nieces
and nephews which Kathy loved and admired.
At this time, no services are planned.
Go rest high on that
mountain, Mama,
your work on Earth is done.
God now has you in his arms,
you will forever be in
our hearts.
went into the service three
years ago, came back to
Joseph for his fi rst visit since
he was sent for duty in the
Pacifi c. He has been visiting
his sister and old friends. As
in the case of most boys, he
fi nds Wallowa County scen-
ery much more to his lik-
ing than that of the Pacifi c
Islands.
Enrollment at the Wal-
lowa School now stands at
295. Of this number, 207 are
in the elementary grades and
88 in the high school.
50 YEARS AGO
Sept. 17, 1970
Members of one of the
crews at the Joseph sawmill
recently reached what may
be a milestone in sawmill
safety. They have worked
Cycle Oregon brought
2,200 bicyclists into the
county on a whirlwind visit.
They came from 36 states
and two or three foreign
countries. EHS student Kate
Forster and her mother Sha-
ron participated in the ride, as
did Diane Highberger, Linda
Hilderman and Harold Black.
Mack Birkmaier, a Wal-
lowa County rancher and
president of the Oregon Cat-
tlemen’s Association for
the past two years, will be
“roasted” by his colleagues
during a banquet at this
year’s Oregon Cattlemen’s
Association Convention in
Pendleton.
The
1995
Wallowa
County 4-H senior livestock
judging team won fi rst place
in the Oregon State Fair
Livestock Judging Contest
in Salem. The senior team
members are Rory Johnson,
Kyle Johnson, Laina Stit-
zel, David Temple and Tisha
Stangel. They are coached by
Amy Johnson.
CORRECTIONS
In the Page A3 story “Mule Days is still on — in part,”
published Wednesday, Sept. 9, the story misstated the
date for the Dave Stamey concert wrong. It was Saturday,
Sept. 12.
DEATH NOTICE
Eugene B. Hayes of Walla Walla, Washington passed
away September 13, 2020 in Walla Walla at the age of
98 years. Mr. Hayes was born February 16, 1922 in
Wallowa, Oregon. Graveside funeral service will be
held Friday, September 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm
in Lostine, Oregon.
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of
Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements.
Lester Berry “Joe” Estes
May 24, 1960 - August 10, 2020
Joe was born on May 24, 1960 in
Enterprise, Oregon to Lawrence Junior and
Barbara Ann (Sannar) Estes.
Joe attended school in Joseph until
1972 when his family moved to Umapine.
Joe graduated from Umapine High School in
1978. He served in the US Navy from 1980 to
1984 and he spent 25 years working for the
Department of Corrections in Walla Walla,
Washington.
Joe had four sons, Ethan, Kris, Eshom and Dalton and was a very
devoted father. On February 25, 2016 Joe married Linda Waters and they
lived in Wallowa, Oregon, where they raised horses and cows and loved
spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Joe was called home too soon by our Lord and Father on August 10,
2020 in a tragic automobile accident. Joe was a loving father to his sons,
who meant the world to him. He also adored his step children, Megan,
Rylee and Ryder and two grand-daughters, Isabell and Roralee.
Joe was an amazing friend to those lucky enough to know him. He
could always be relied upon to fix anything, and provide a little comic
relief in just about any situation.
Joe spent his entire life dedicated to the people that loved him: he
was a coach, a best friend, a brother, a father, a husband and grandfather.
Joe touched the lives of more people than can be counted. Our world is a
little darker with the sudden passing of Joe. We know someday we will
all get to walk God's green pastures with him, until then, we'll just enjoy
the ride. His family and friends love and miss him so much.
Joe is survived by his wife Linda Estes, his sons, Ethan Estes, Kris
Oliver, Eshom Estes and Dalton Estes, his step children, Megan (Jaymz)
Hayes, Rylee Goller and Ryder Goller, his sister, Kathy Mills, his brother
David and Mickel Estes, and his grand-daughters Isabell and Roralee
Hayes.
Services for Joe will be held September 19, 2020 at the Church
of Christ in Wallowa at 11 am with a meal to follow. Please join us in
celebrating the life of the man who we all loved and adored.
DEATH NOTICE
Janet L. Runnels, 78, of Joseph, passed away on
Friday, September 11, 2020 at her residence.
A Graveside Service will be held at Prairie
Creek Cemetery on Saturday, September 19, 2020
at 11:00am.
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory
will be handling the arrangements.
Dino DeMaria Duby
July 4, 1962 – August 16, 2020
Dino was born in San Francisco California on July 4, 1962, and passed
away August 16, 2020 at the age of 58.
His early childhood was spent in Central Oregon until 1969 when his
parents moved to Wallowa County. He attended Wallowa Public school
and graduated in 1980.
He loved wrestling and baseball while in high school and being a big
brother to Shawn.
In 1983 he married Lona Noyes of Elgin and moved to Alaska where
he loved hunting, fishing, and the Alaska outdoors.
Dino later returned to Wallowa County and continued his love of the
outdoors with fishing, hunting, wood cutting, and picking mushrooms
and huckleberries. He had an eye for the natural beauty of the land,
finding rocks and yard art for landscaping his yard as well as his mother's
yard.
Dino is survived by his mother Donna Duby, John Burns of Wallowa.
Father Dale and Claudia Duby of Prairie City. Jack DeMaria of Lakeport
California. Brother Shawn and Melissa Duby of La Grande Oregon, niece
Jessica Duby of Wallowa. His aunt Janet and Jack Goebel of Wallowa.
Dino‘s cat Sergeant Stripe of La Grande.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date. The family
would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all of the friends and
neighbors for all of their kindness, prayers, and thoughtfulness during
this time. Also a thank you to Loveland Funeral Chapel for all of there
help and professionalism during this time.