A2
Wallowa County Chieftain
CORRECTIONS
The name of Larry Bra-
den, Joseph city adminis-
trator/recorder, was inad-
vertently omitted from the
fi rst paragraph of the A1
story headlined “Joseph’s
Braden resigns, citing
‘harassment’” in the April
21 Chieftain.
In the page A3 story
RECORDS
FOR THE RECORD
“Integrated care facil-
ity nears completion” in
the April 21 Chieftain, the
square footage of the new
building was incorrectly
stated. It is 18,932 square
feet. An incorrect tour date
in April was also listed, and
a ribbon-cutting is slated to
take place in September.
Memorial service for long
time Asotin resident
Helen Bernice (Clark) Beard
May 1, 2021, 2pm
Mask required, meal to follow
downstairs, elevator available.
First Christian Church
840 10th Street
Clarkston, WA
Edward Ray Jones
October 9, 1936 – April 22, 2021
Edward Ray Jones of Enterprise, Oregon much
loved husband, daddy, and grandpa peacefully
passed on April 22nd, 2021 at the age of 84.
Edward was born on October 9th, 1936 in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Donald and Clara Jones.
Edward was preceded in death by his beautiful bride
Helen Jones.
Edward is survived by their children Douglas,
Kevin, Marie Gorbett, and Rebecca Sterner, their
eleven grand-children, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Edward grew up in Iowa and California. But to his
heart, Enterprise, Oregon was home, where he lived for 50 years.
Helen and Ed met in high school in Chico, California and married on Octo-
ber 15th, 1955. When Helen and Ed moved to Wallowa County they eventually
fulfilled the dream of owning their own ranch and small business. Edwards
outgoing personality and innate farm knowledge helped make the ranch and
businesses what they are today.
Edward was a loyal patriot. He served active duty as a military policeman
in the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command. He also served in the
reserve United State Air Force and the reserve National Guard as a loadmaster,
flying in and out of the Vietnam Conflict.
Edward was a ‘jack of all trades’ as most farmers are. He had worked as
a map maker for the USGS, as a surveyor for the California Department of
Agriculture, as a fertilizer salesman, and the dream fulfilling career as a fertil-
izer/chemical business owner and farmer.
Edward loved our mama, his family, the farm, and learning about any-
thing and everything. He was an avid reader, always inquisitive, and never
ever met a stranger! Edward was also very involved in the community during
his years; with the Wallowa County Stockmen, the Wallowa County Fair, the
Hurricane Creek Ditch Company, and the Rusty Nuts Car Crew.
Our tough and gruff but sweet and gentle; Daddy, and Grandpa Ed will be
sorely missed and told stories about for generations.
A Celebration of Life memorial will be on Saturday May 1st, 2021 at 4:00
pm, at the Jones Ranch, Enterprise, OR. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your
favorite charity.
Tom G. Sangster
February 17, 1947 – April 4, 2021
Tom G Sangster died 04/14/2021 at the
age of 74 in Anatone, Washington. Tom was
born 02/17/1947, in Clarkston, Washington
and considered Anatone their hometown.
Tom G. Sangster, age 74, passed away
from respiratory failure at the family ranch
in Anatone, WA on April 14, 2021. He was
born on February 17, 1947 in Clarkston,
WA to Jim and Gwen (Chrisman) Sangster.
Tom was a 1965 graduate of Anatone High
School. After graduating he went to work
on the family ranch for several years. In 1967 Tom enlisted in the
US Navy. He served a full tour in Vietnam. When he arrived home he
went back to work on the ranch and remained in the Navy Reserves
until being honorably discharged in 1972.
Tom married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Mallory, on April
4, 1970. They had a son, Twain, on March 7, 1975 and then added
one more son, Barry on August 28, 1980. Together, he and Nan-
cy raised the boys and worked the family ranch. There were many
years of working cattle, farming and putting up the supply of hay
each summer. Many family and friends helped work the ranch, with
Tom guiding each step of the way-just like his Grandma Neva. Tom
can be credited with teaching not only his own children but an
entire generation of local kids how to drive trucks and tractors, check
engine oil, ride horses and navigate trails. In his later years his
hobbies included watching lots of westerns and Shepherd’s Chapel.
Tom was quite the character and loved to visit with any and every-
one who would stop in at the ranch in Anatone. Tom never knew a
stranger, especially when they needed his help. This could have been
fixing a flat, pulling stranded families from a snow bank or giving
a stranded person a ride to town. He was an integral part of the
community and will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Tom is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy Sangster, sons
Twain Sangster of Anatone, WA and Barry (Brandi) Sangster of
Richland, OR. Brothers Rod Sangster of Anatone, WA and Carl Sang-
ster of Lewiston, ID. Granddaughters Sydney and Addyson Sangster
of Anatone, WA, Granddaughter Bailey Sangster and Grandson
Jimmy Sangster of Richland, OR and numerous cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Gwen
Sangster, Brother Tim Sangster and Grandson Cody Sangster.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11
AM at the Anatone, WA community hall. It will be a potluck
lunch. No flowers please. Any donations can be made in Tom’s name
to the United Methodist Church in Anatone, WA.
As Tom would say, “See you in the movies!”
Merchant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clarkston, Washington. 99403. (509)758-2556
www.merchantmemorialgroup.com
APRIL 19
9:12 a.m. — Assistance to
a motorist was requested in
Enterprise.
9:37 a.m. — Possible ani-
mal neglect was reported in
rural Enterprise.
11:41 a.m. — A wel-
fare check was requested in
Wallowa.
12:17 p.m. — A fraudu-
lent credit card charge was
reported in rural Enterprise.
5:57 p.m. — A traffi c com-
plaint was made in rural
Joseph.
6:27 p.m. — A traffi c com-
plaint was made in Enterprise.
7:43 p.m. — A cow was
reported injured in rural Troy.
APRIL 20
8:36 a.m. — A theft was
reported in Wallowa.
10:02 a.m. — A scam call
was reported in Joseph.
11:49 a.m. — A harass-
ment complaint in Wallowa
was reported.
12:46 p.m. — A possi-
ble predator depredation was
reported in rural Lostine.
1:17 p.m. — An ambulance
was requested in Joseph.
1:53 p.m. — An ambulance
was requested in Joseph.
3:16 p.m. — An ambulance
was requested in Joseph.
3:16 p.m. — A theft was
reported in rural Enterprise.
5:24 p.m. — A traffi c com-
plaint was made in rural
Enterprise.
9:36 p.m. — A warning for
speeding was issued by the
Wallowa County Sheriff ’s Offi ce
during a traffi c stop in rural
Enterprise.
8:40 p.m. — An ambulance
was requested in Enterprise.
10:45 p.m. — An ambu-
lance was requested in Joseph.
APRIL 21
10:16 a.m. — A civil dis-
pute was reported in Imnaha.
11:03 a.m. — A theft was
reported in Joseph.
11:22 a.m. — The Enter-
prise Police Department issued
a warning during a traffi c stop
in Enterprise.
12:01 p.m. — The EPD
issued a warning during a traf-
fi c stop in Enterprise.
2:16 p.m. — A hazard tow
was requested in Enterprise.
2:48 p.m. — The WCSO
issued a warning during a traf-
fi c stop in Enterprise.
3:44 p.m. — A single-vehi-
cle, noninjury traffi c crash was
reported in Joseph.
3:55 p.m. — A single-ve-
hicle injury traffi c crash was
reported in rural Wallowa.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Referred to Oregon State
Police.
4:07 p.m. — A speed-
ing complaint in Wallowa was
reported.
5:39 p.m. — A grass fi re
was reported in rural Lostine.
6:34 p.m. — A possible vio-
lation of a court stalking order
was reported to the EPD in
Enterprise.
7:02 p.m. — A traffi c
complaint was reported in
Enterprise.
APRIL 22
11:06 a.m. — An ambu-
lance was requested in
Wallowa.
12:28 p.m. — A scam was
reported in rural Enterprise.
12:32 p.m. — An ambu-
lance was requested in Joseph.
12:34 p.m. — A complaint
of a vehicle partially blocking
the road in rural Joseph was
reported.
12:35 p.m. — A wel-
fare check was requested in
Enterprise.
1:10 p.m. — Public assis-
tance was requested in rural
Joseph.
3:23 p.m. — A scam call
was reported in Joseph.
3:47 p.m. — Public assis-
tance with a vehicle lock-
out was requested in rural
Enterprise.
APRIL 23
9:06 a.m. — A female pug
or beagle mix wearing a pink
collar was found in Joseph.
2:20 p.m. — A scam call
was reported in Enterprise.
5:22 p.m. — A motorist
assist was requested in rural
Enterprise.
5:52 p.m. — A scam was
reported in rural Enterprise.
6:31 p.m. — Public assis-
tance was requested in
Wallowa.
7:54 p.m. — Theodore
Chavez Gonzalez, 61, of Joseph,
was arrested by the EPD for
alleged DUII. He was cited and
released to a sober third party.
APRIL 24
12:48 a.m. — A noninjury
traffi c crash was reported in
Enterprise.
10:10 a.m. — A welfare
check was requested Lostine.
2:43 p.m. — An ambulance
was requested in Joseph.
4:34 p.m. — An agency
assist was requested by the
Latah County, Idaho, Sheriff ’s
Offi ce.
5:58 p.m. — A dead fawn
was reported in Enterprise.
6:18 p.m. — A distur-
bance was reported in rural
Enterprise.
8:57 p.m. — A search and
rescue was called for in rural
Joseph.
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Death Notice
Douglas Wickre, 71, of Joseph,
passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021
at the Wallowa Memorial Hospital.
A full obituary will be published
at a later time.
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be hanling the arrangements
Sally Marie (Bolster) Staples
December 18, 1941 – April 21, 2021
Sally Marie (Bolster) Staples, 79, of La Grande, passed away on
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at a local care facility. Per her request there
will not be a service.
Sally was born on December 18, 1941 in Los Angeles, California
to Keith and Dorothy (Omar) Bolster. She resided in California, Indi-
ana, Japan, and Oregon. She graduated from Palmdale High School
and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Oregon
Institute of Technology. She married William “Bill” Staples on June 12,
1960. They were married for 60 years until her passing.
Sally was employed as a nurse. She enjoyed playing bingo, bowl-
ing, fishing, camping, and many other outdoor activities. She loved
watching her favorite baseball team, Seattle Mariners.
Sally is survived by her husband, Bill Staples of La Grande; son,
Dan Staples of Tennessee; daughters, Kandy Staples of Junction City,
OR and Leigh (Kevin) Bednar of Wallowa, OR; brothers, Mike Bolster of
Maryland and Alan Bolster of Washington; sister, Mickie (Mike) Peavy
of Gulf Breeze, FL; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 12
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Keith
and Dorothy Bolster; brother, Pat Bolster; and sister, Joan Bolster.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude
Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loveland-
funeralchapel.com.
Arthur Frank Reel
March 5, 1931 – April 16, 2021
Arthur Frank Reel, 90, of Merlin, Oregon, passed
away April 16, 2021.
Art was born in Wallowa, Oregon, to Elvyn and
Julia Reel on March 5, 1931. He graduated from
Wallowa High School in 1949. Growing up, he was
actively involved in the Future Farmers of America
(FFA), worked in the local sawmills and helped in
the farming operations of the Reel family ranch out-
side of Wallowa.
Throughout his life, Art was an avid hunter, fish-
erman and ardent gardener. The rivers and rugged
mountains surrounding Wallowa County provided the perfect environment for
an energetic youth who loved adventure. No matter where he lived, he always
found a way to pick up a fishing pole or found time to hunt on the family ranch.
Art proudly served in the United States Air Force in the Korean War,
stationed in Japan in the 548th Recon Tech Squadron as a photographic
interpretation specialist from 1951 until 1955.
Once back in the states and out of the service, Art began a successful
career in the auto industry and in his later years, as a real estate broker. In
1971, Art met and married Ruth, the love of his life, and easily adapted to
the role of “dad” to Ruth’s 3 children. Art & Ruth made close friendships wher-
ever they lived or traveled. Art’s vegetable and flower gardens were legendary
in the neighborhood, when harvest time meant fresh vegetables for several
families.
Art and Ruth moved to Merlin in 1996, where Art continued his real estate
career until his retirement in the early 2000’s. In retirement, Art volunteered
for many years with the OSU Master Gardeners, and was instrumental in
building the Spring Garden Fair into a successful annual fundraising event. A
garden watering can, his gloves and his kitty were always nearby. When not in
the garden or volunteering, he loved caring for numerous deer, squirrels and
birds that came through the yard every day, expecting the treats that Art loved
to supply. He also spent countless hours researching the family’s ancestry,
communicating and building relationships with people all around the world.
Art is survived by his 3 children; daughter Cathleen Welling of Willits,
California; sons Pete (Suzy) Reel of Merlin, Oregon, and Andrew (David
Collins) Reel of Reno, Nevada; 7 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and
his brother, Ray (Carolyn) Reel of Lewiston, Idaho; a nephew and 2 nieces,
whom he loved dearly.
Art was one of the most caring and gentle souls you could ever hope
to meet, with a quick wit and healthy sense of humor. He had a remarkable
ability to maintain a positive attitude in even the most stressful of situations.
His legacy is one of caring for all creatures and love for one another. A private
family celebration of Art’s life will be scheduled later this year.
IN BRIEF
Wyden plans
online town halls
this weekend
PORTLAND — U.S.
Sen. Ron Wyden plans to
hold three online town halls
for residents of fi ve counties
Saturday and Sunday, May
1-2, according to a press
release.
The live online town
halls hosted by People’s
Town Hall will be for resi-
dents of Morrow, Umatilla,
Union, Wallowa and Wasco
counties.
The town hall for Wal-
lowa County will be at
11:30 a.m. Sunday, and in
conjunction with Umatilla
and Union counties.
To participate, visit
w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /
events/305968164273859/.
To submit a question
to Wyden beforehand,
visit
https://tinyurl.com/
questionwyden.
Wyden has held 970
in-person town halls state-
wide in fulfi llment of his
pledge to hold at least one
town hall each year in
each of Oregon’s 36 coun-
ties. Wyden has postponed
in-person town halls until
there are clear-cut public
health guidelines that a large
open-to-all public meet-
ing poses no unusual health
risk for Oregonians. After
the pandemic that began
in March 2020 required
Wyden’s town halls to go
virtual, he has continued to
hold regional and county
virtual town halls.
— Chieftain staff
WHAT’S HAPPENING
SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT
EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM
SPRING ARTISAN MAR-
KET APPROACHES
The Spring Artisan Mar-
ket takes place from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in
the parking lot of Stein Dis-
tillery in Joseph. The event
will serve as an opportunity
to celebrate Mother’s Day
weekend with local women
artisans, according to a press
release. There will be pot-
tery, jewelry, fine art prints,
cards, felted wool, wood-
burned art and handmade
skin care products, accord-
ing to the release.
ONGOING
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.
Weather Forecast
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High Low
Conditions
April 29
76
44
cloudy
April 30
74
44
cloudy
May 01
61
35
showers
May 02
53
31
partly cloudy
May 03
58
35
partly cloudy
May 04
60
36
partly cloudy
May 05
62
36
partly cloudy
Phases of the moon
May 03
May 11
May 19
Last Quarter
New Moon
1st Quarter
May 26
Full Moon
WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET APRIL 29 – MAY 5
(from the U.S. Naval Observatory)
THUR
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
5:38
7:54
5:37
7:56
5:35
7:57
5:34
7:58
5:32
7:59
5:31
8:01
5:29
8:02