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Wallowa County Chieftain
WHAT’S HAPPENING
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
FISHTRAP’S BIG READ:
NEA BIG READ FINALE: Key-
note address with Author
Nathaniel Philbrick. Fish-
trap.org. Read along in cele-
bration of Nathan Philbrick’s
remarkable In the Heart of
the Sea. Visit fi shtrap.org for
a full list of this year’s Big
Read events, resources, and
videos.
VIRTUAL BROWN BAG
LUNCH: SOLAR ENERGY:
Noon. The Zoom link to the
free program can be found
on the Community Events
section of the Wallowa
Resources website at wallo-
waresources.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
DRIVE-BY EVENT — CIR-
CLE 100 CLUB: 4:30-6 p.m.
The Circle 100 Club raises
money for the Wallowa Val-
ley Health Care Foundation
This year, donors are asked
to drive by the corner of West
Greenwood and SW Second
streets in Enterprise, where
the ladies of the founda-
tion board will be to collect
the standard $100 checks. At
that time, donors will be able
to learn what the “secret” tar-
get of the donation will be.
Those planning to drive by
are asked to RSVP the foun-
dation at 541-426-1913.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27
THE NEZ PERCE STORY:
AN INTRODUCTION BY
RICH WANDSCHNEIDER:
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zoom
class, put on by the Josephy
Center for Arts and Culture.
$25; to preregister visit www.
josephy.org. To learn more,
visit https://preview.tinyurl.
com/NezPerceStory.
ONGOING
LIBRARY BINGO: Have
some fun during these short,
dark days ahead! Bingo for
adults, kids and preschool-
ers. Pick up your bingo card
in the entryway of the Enter-
prise library during regu-
lar hours, or download the
bingo card from the library’s
web page or facebook page,
or call or email and we will
send one to you via USPS.
Finish up one card, get the
next one. You can play as
much or as little as you want.
Prizes for everyone. Ques-
tions: Call 541-426-3906 or
email enterpl@eoni.com.
A.A. online meetings
oregonaadistrict29.org.
Building Healthy Fami-
lies 541-426-9411.
Community Connection
541-426-3840.
Enterprise
Public
Library 541-426-3906.
Fishtrap 541-426-3623.
Hurricane Creek Grange
541-605-8233.
Josephy Center for Arts
and Culture 541-432-0505.
Wallowa Public Library
541-886-4265.
W a l l o w o l o g y
541-263-1663.
Death Notice
92-year-old Max Moffit of Lostine died at St.
Mary’s in Walla Walla. A graveside service will
be held Saturday March 20, 2021, 11:00am at the
Lostine Cemetery with vault interment to follow.
A reception will be held at the Grange Hall
following the service.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
More cars expected to be on the road
trict VI solo and ensemble
contest held at Pendleton.
The quartette, composed of
Mary Brennan, Lori Hayes,
Sharon Ostermiller and
Christy Kiser received a “2”
or “excellent” rating.
Two prisoners in the Wal-
lowa county jail escaped
last week. The pair, William
Crow and Johnny Renfroe,
made their escape through
an opening in the jail win-
dow after they removed an
air conditioner.
OUT OF THE PAST
Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins
100 YEARS AGO
March 17, 1921
The Standard Oil com-
pany is preparing to sell even
more gasoline in the com-
ing summer than last sea-
son. It is believed that more
cars will be running than last
year, some new ones will be
sold and all the old machines
will be in service. The com-
pany will have to erect a new
storage tank. There are now
three tanks used for gasoline
and one for kerosene.
Last week Peter Heuel
reported he had begun plow-
ing on his farm in the Three
Lakes district. He will plow
300 acres of old land, which
will be put in to spring
wheat, oats and other crops.
A tractor will do much of the
plowing.
Ica Pearl McGinnis and
Harry E. Coleman were
married at noon on Wednes-
day, March 9, 1921 at the
City hotel, by Rev. Homer
E. Cullison. The bride is
a member of a Powwatka
family and the groom lives
north of Wallowa. Mr. and
Mrs. H.T. Coleman accom-
panied the couple to Enter-
prise for the marriage, Mr.
Coleman being a brother of
the groom.
Wallowa County Chieftain, File
There was slightly more snow in this undated fi le photo than
in the winter of 2021.
75 YEARS AGO
March 14, 1946
April 25 of this year
marks the 55th year since the
fi rst settlers located in what
is now known as Promise.
On that date John C. Phillips
and Daniel Mann, with their
families, arrived here and
fi led homestead rights on the
fi rst two homesteads in this
part of the country.
Gerald Perren has bought
the shoe shine shop on Main
street from its latest own-
ers, Charles Frash and Paul
Beaudoin. The boys moved
their equipment to the side-
walk Saturday and worked
in the sunshine, a sure sign
that spring is approaching.
The Enterprise chap-
ter FFA has won the east-
Obituaries
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Jack Raymond Werst
www.Wallowa.com
March 30, 1935 - March 7, 2021
With heavy hearts, the family of Jack
Raymond Werst bid their final farewell to their
beloved husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather. He passed away on Sunday,
March 7, 2021 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was 85
years old.
Jack was born on March 30, 1935 in Wallowa,
Oregon. He was the oldest of four children to
Raymond and Geneva Werst. Jack learned the val-
ue of hard work while growing up on the family
dairy farm. He graduated from Wallowa High
School in 1953. Soon after graduation he started his career in the sawmill
industry with J. Herbert Bates as a mill wright. He soon found a lifelong career
where he worked for several sawmills throughout the northwest, ultimately
working into plant management roles. Jack retired in 1994 as plant manager
for Crown Pacific in Coeur d’ Alene. Even after retirement from the sawmill,
Jack still had a desire to work, this time selling the toys that he loved to play
with as a sales representative at Specialty Sales & Services.
Throughout his life, Jack enjoyed his family and his hobbies. He was a
member of the Coeur d’Alene Snowmobile Club and participated in cross
country and oval snowmobile races. Jack loved to camp, fish, golf, and keep
his yard in pristine condition. In his later years, Jack enjoyed traveling south
for the winter where he and Irene met several friends. Many of Jack’s greatest
memories came from watching his grandkids and great grandkids participate
in their various activities. Everyone that knew Jack knew that he was very
proud of his family and their achievements.
Jack is survived by his wife of 65 years, Irene; children, Cindy Volk (Pat
Sperry) of Meridian, ID, Neva (Bill) O’Haire of Great Falls, MT, & Dan (Michelle)
Werst of St. Maries, ID; brothers, Dean (Jean) Werst of Wilsonville, OR, and
Gene (Francine) Werst of Richland, WA; ten grandchildren and 14 great-grand-
children; two uncles, and many other beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jack is proceeded in death by his sister, Joan Roberts; daughter, Lorna
Benedict; and grandson, Brady Volk.
The family has decided to have a private celebration for Jack later
this summer. They would appreciate any condolences, memories, or stories
to share be sent to Irene or comment on the obituary page at
www.yatesfuneralhomes.com
50 YEARS AGO
March 18, 1971
Enterprise and Wallowa
high school basketball teams
are off to the state tourna-
ment today after winning
fi rst and second places in the
district tourney at Baker last
weekend.
A fl ute quartette rep-
resented the Joseph High
School Band at the Dis-
FOR THE RECORD
Bollman Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements
Obituaries
ern Oregon district parlia-
mentary contest for the sixth
consecutive year. The boys
attended were Gerald San-
dlin, Jim Hall, Mack Birk-
maier, Kenneth Ward, Ver-
non Hammack and alternate,
Howard Edwards. Wayne
Cook was unable to go
because of sickness.
Death Notice
84-year-old Gerald Crawford of Joseph
died at his home Sunday March 7, 2021.
A private family burial was held at the
Joseph Cemetery. A celebration of his life
will be held this summer with a full
obituary at that time.
Bollman Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements
MARCH 8
8:34 a.m. – Eric Michael
Landowski, 52, of Joseph,
came in and turned himself in
on a Wallowa County Circuit
Court warrant for failure to
appear on an original charge
of theft II. Landowski posted
bail and was given a court
date.
9:59 a.m. – Agency assist
with Oregon State Police.
1:17 p.m. – Dog shot in
rural Enterprise.
1:56 a.m.
–
Death
investigation.
4:41 p.m. – Criminal mis-
chief reported in Enterprise.
6:53 p.m. – Traffi c com-
plaint in Enterprise — citation.
MARCH 9
11:21 p.m. – The Wal-
lowa County Community Cor-
rections entered an order of
arrest and detention for Kody
Allen McManus, 25, of Rich-
mond, for probation viola-
tion. Original charge is driving
while suspended/revoked.
11:56 p.m. – Dogs at large
complaint in Joseph.
12:26 p.m. – Report of a
loose dock in the lake.
2:21 p.m. – Scam reported
in rural Wallowa County.
4:35 p.m. – Suspicious
vehicle reported in Wallowa.
Unfounded.
5:39 p.m. – 911 domestic
reported in Enterprise.
6:09 p.m. – 911 civil dis-
pute reported in Enterprise.
8:46 p.m. – Public assist
with lockout in Enterprise.
8:52 p.m. – Scam/fraud
reported in Lostine.
10:52 p.m. – Noise com-
plaint reported in Enterprise.
MARCH 10
1:04 a.m. – Theft reported
in Enterprise. Item located.
7:51 a.m. – Suspicious
vehicle reported in Enterprise.
8:34 a.m. – Traffi c com-
plaint in rural Enterprise.
9:27 a.m. – Noxious odor
reported in Enterprise.
12:20 p.m. – 911 call
reporting a theft in Enterprise.
Item located.
1:21 p.m.
–
Wallowa
County
Sheriff ’s
Offi ce
arrested Stacey Lynn White,
49, of Island City, for two
counts of theft III. White was
lodged in the Umatilla County
Jail.
25 YEARS AGO
March 14, 1996
Fans were joyous as the
Enterprise High School
girls basketball team put
the fi nishing touches on
their 58-54 win over San-
tiam Christian in the Ore-
gon Class 2A championship
title game. The Mike Craw-
ford-coached squad, consist-
ing mainly of juniors, is the
fi rst in the school’s history to
bring home a championship
trophy. Aneliese Johnson
was named to the All Star
First team. Amber Locke,
the Savages 6-4 post, was
selected for the second team.
Dustin James, a freshman
at Enterprise High, was one
of four teens from across the
U.S. to win a trip to Stanley,
Idaho as the guest of Snow-
mobile and Snow Goer
magazines.
1:39 p.m. – Welfare check
in rural Joseph.
10:43 p.m. – Follow-up
investigation in Enterprise.
11 p.m. – 911 report of
theft in Enterprise.
MARCH 11
6:10 a.m. – Public assist in
Enterprise.
10:54 a.m. – Public assist
in Enterprise.
12:22 p.m. – Report of
scam calls in Wallowa.
1:10 p.m. – Public assist in
rural Enterprise.
1:48 p.m. – Scam call
reported in Enterprise.
6:17 p.m. – Follow-up in
Enterprise.
MARCH 12
10:11 a.m. – Report of
vehicle stolen in Enterprise.
12:55 p.m. – 911 call
reporting a disturbance in
Wallowa.
2:27 p.m. – Follow-up in
Enterprise.
2:36 p.m. – Scam call
reported in Enterprise.
3:03 p.m. – Scam call
reported in Wallowa.
7:32 p.m. – Follow-up in
Enterprise.
MARCH 13
7:54 a.m. – 911 report of
possible commercial fi re in
Joseph.
10:03 a.m. – Lost drivers
license reported in Enterprise.
3:44 p.m. – Agency assist
in Enterprise.
5:25 p.m. – Traffi c com-
plaint in rural Enterprise.
WCSO arrested Jon William
Hagan, 48, of Enterprise, for
DUII and reckless driving. He
was cited and released.
5:30 p.m. – Traffi c/noise
complaint in Joseph.
6:43 p.m. – Smoke com-
plaint in Enterprise. Controlled
burn.
7:28 p.m. – Report of pos-
sible stalking order violation in
Wallowa.
10:06 p.m. – Agency assist
in rural Enterprise.
11:39 p.m. – Public assist
in Enterprise.
MARCH 14
Noon – Public assist at the
Justice Center.
1:52 p.m. – Found credit
and ID cards in rural Wallowa.
3:59 p.m. – Public assist in
Wallowa.
8:11 p.m. – 911 report of
domestic in Enterprise.
10:16 p.m. – Agency assist
in Enterprise.
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