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A2 Wallowa County Chieftain FOR THE RECORD MAY 2 7:29 a.m. — Donald Reed Buhler, 32, of Joseph, was arrested by the Wallowa County Sheriff ’s Offi ce on a charge of contempt of court. He was transported to the Umatilla County Jail. 9:13 a.m. — A warning for a passing violation was issued by the WCSO during a traffi c stop in Joseph. 11:39 a.m. — David Wayne Franklin, 30, of Joseph, was arrested by the WCSO on a misdemeanor warrant issued by Wallowa County Circuit Court for probation violation on an original charge of DUII. Bail was posted. 12:04 p.m. — Motorist assistance was requested in rural Lostine. 12:37 p.m. — A traffi c Death Notice Corliss Ann Boner passed on 4/28/2021. Graveside services will be held May 15th, at Alderslope Cemetery in Enterprise, OR at 11 am with lunch to follow at Hurricane Creek Grange. Celebration of Life We will be having a celebration of life for Carole Talbott, “Granny”, “hay lady” on May 15th. We would love for those that knew and loved her to join us at 3pm at 2418 6th Ave., Clarkston. We will be providing the meat. Please bring a side dish to share, your beverage of choice, chairs and of course your memories and love. RECORDS complaint was reported in rural Lostine. 1:28 p.m. — An attempt to locate was requested in Joseph. 1:54 p.m. — A traffi c stop was made by the Enter- prise Police Department in Enterprise. 2:35 p.m. — Motorist assistance was requested in rural Enterprise. 4:47 p.m. — Motorist assistance was requested in rural Enterprise. 5:38 p.m. — An attempt to locate was requested in rural Lostine. 8:23 p.m. — A traffi c stop was made by the WCSO in rural Joseph. MAY 3 7:58 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in rural Enterprise. 8:05 a.m. — A theft was reported to the WCSO in rural Enterprise. 10:37 a.m. — An ambu- lance was requested in rural Lostine. 3:33 p.m. — A traffi c com- plaint was made in Joseph. 5:54 p.m. — A wel- fare check was requested in Enterprise. 8:02 p.m. — A traffi c com- plaint on Highway 82 was made in rural Wallowa. 10:16 p.m. — A scam call was reported in Enterprise. 11:37 p.m. — A noise com- plaint was made to the EPD in Enterprise. MAY 4 10:39 a.m. — A road haz- ard was reported in rural Enterprise. 10:54 a.m. — A case of identity theft was reported in Wallowa. 11:18 a.m. — A warning was issued by the EPD during a traffi c stop in Enterprise. 11:37 a.m. — An ambu- lance was requested in Enterprise. 12:16 p.m. — An ambu- W e would like to send a very special Thank You to The Wallowa Memorial Hospital, Dr. Sheehan, Dr. Allen, Dr. Caine, and especially to the nursing staff. The care and consideration they all gave our mom Elaine Morse was exceptional. Thank you again. The Morse Family. Sarah Frances Murphy Douglas Keith Wickre February 10, 1929 - May 1, 2021 March 11, 1950 - April 22, 2021 Sarah was born on February 10, 1929 in Flora, Oregon as the youngest of George & Ina Tucker. She attended grade school in Flora and High School in Enterprise, Oregon. The Flora area was her home until her marriage to John N. Murphy in La Grande, Oregon in 1947. In 1955 the family moved to Milton-Freewater, Oregon into the home Sarah continued to reside in until her death. For many years she stayed very busy at home, as a housewife and raising 6 active children. During those years she spent a lot of time canning and pre- serving food and baking bread and her specialty biscuits. In later years she enjoyed time with her family, playing cards & bunco, traveling, as well as her knitting, crocheting & sewing. Over many years she gave away hundreds of knitted hats to Children’s Hospitals in Seattle, Portland & Spokane as well as the Elks lodge and Bread Basket. She also made and gave away many crocheted Teddy Bears, Potholders and Aprons. Sarah also regularly volunteered with the Red Cross for blood drives where she made many sandwiches. For years she volunteered at the Bread Basket and was a substitute delivery person for Meals on Wheels. Sarah also had a way with animals, she has been able to tame several chipmunks and there are pictures of hummingbirds drinking from a cup she held in her hands. She often remarked how fortunate she was to have had an opportunity to travel: for several years she enjoyed the trips sponsored by the local bank and traveling with her children and her late sister. Her husband John passed away in July of 2000. Sarah was also preced- ed in death by 2 daughters Susan Joanne and Joyce Marie, and a grandson John Alexander Gillworth, two of her sisters have also preceded her, Georgie Lampkins and Allene Burton. Sarah in survived by her daughters Sandra Hearn, Joana Hawk (Ken), Sally Seltzer (Shal) and Sharon Duke, and her son John Darrell Murphy (Deb- bie). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside service on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. To leave a condolence online visit: www.munsellerhodes.com Douglas Keith Wickre, born March 11, 1950, passed from this life to his eternal life on April 22, 2021. “For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 He is survived by his wife Gail; oldest daugh- ter Laura Kuperstein (husband-Chris) and grand- children Vera, Matthias, and Wayne; and young- est daughter Sarah Wickre (husband-Shane Gainer). He is also survived by his siblings Gloria Steel and Curtis Wickre. Doug’s parents were O. Gordon and June (Knott) Wickre. He was the 5th generation to live in Wallowa County. Great-great grandparents: Francis C. and Martha (Tower) Bramlet; Great-Grandparents: John and Sarah J. (Bramlet) Knott; Grand- parents Pete and Wilma (Downing) Knott (and step-grandfather Joseph Feagins); and mother: June Knott. Wilma’s parents were Joshua and Ella (Zerba) Downing. Doug’s father was born in South Dakota and moved at a young age to Cumberland, Wisconsin. Doug was raised in the Seattle area. He attended Highline High School and graduated from Ingraham High School. He attended Pacific Lutheran University before transferring to the Marine Engineering program at Seattle Community College. Doug also resided in Spokane, WA; Southworth, WA; and Juneau, AK before moving to Joseph. For most of his career Doug worked as a licensed Chief Engineer employed by Washington State Ferries, Maritime Overseas, and Alaska Marine Highway System. He was a member of MEBA. He also owned a freight transportation and consolidation business in the Seattle area in the 1990’s. He was active in many community groups and events including Grace Lutheran Church, Eagle Cap Shooters Association, Friends of NRA, and Joseph Lodge #81. He was also a Past Master of Doric Lodge #92 in Seattle. His hobbies included hunting, shooting sports, motorcycling, and working on old trucks. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Eagle Cap Shooters Association, Community Connections, or the charity of your choice. Memorial service will be at 1 pm on May 22 at Joseph Community Center. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 lance was requested in Lostine. 12:36 p.m. — An aban- doned vehicle was reported to the EPD in Enterprise. 1:53 p.m. — A complaint of harassment was made in Enterprise to the EPD. 2:45 p.m. — A parking complaint was made in Enter- prise to the EPD. 2:54 p.m. — Motorist assistance was requested in Enterprise. 3:08 p.m. — An ambu- lance was requested in the Troy area. 3:28 p.m. — Hit-and- run property damage was reported in rural Enterprise. 3:53 p.m. — A report of a possible restraining order vio- lation was reported to the EPD. 4:27 p.m. — An ambu- lance was requested in rural Joseph. 4:31 p.m. — A traffi c com- plaint was made to the EPD in Enterprise. 6:13 p.m. — A citation was issued for a parking violation in Enterprise by the EPD. MAY 5 8:32 a.m. — A park- ing complaint was made in Joseph. 11:01 a.m. — One male individual was transported to the Umatilla County Jail by the WCSO. 11:09 a.m. — A driver was warned for failure to drive on the right side of the road during a traffi c stop in Wallowa. 12:12 p.m. — A stalking order violation was reported in Enterprise to the EPD. 2:04 p.m. — A possible DUII driver was reported in rural Joseph. 2:29 p.m. — Loose cattle were reported on Highway 3 in rural Enterprise. 4:20 p.m. — One male individual was transported to the Umatilla County Jail by the WCSO. 5:59 p.m. — An ambu- lance was requested in Enterprise. MAY 6 9:04 a.m. — Criminal mis- chief was reported in Enter- prise to the EPD. 9:28 a.m. — Lost dogs were reported in Enterprise. 10:55 a.m. — A possible predator depredation was reported in rural Wallowa. 12:59 p.m. — A restraining order violation was reported in Enterprise to the EPD. 1:25 p.m. — A possible restraining order violation was reported in Enterprise. 3:43 p.m. — A road hazard was reported in rural Enter- prise to the Oregon State Police. 4:52 p.m. — Public assis- tance was requested in rural Enterprise. 6:23 p.m. — Public assis- tance was requested in Enter- prise to the EPD. 6:38 p.m. — An injured deer was reported in rural Enterprise. 7:08 p.m. — Telephonic harassment was reported in Wallowa. 9:04 a.m. — Criminal mis- chief was reported in Enter- prise to the EPD. 9:14 p.m. — A large dog with a collar but no tags was reported in Enterprise to the EPD. 11:12 p.m. — A warning was issued by the EPD during a traffi c stop in Enterprise. MAY 7 10:55 a.m. — A possible predator depredation was reported in rural Wallowa. MAY 8 9:07 p.m. — Public assis- tance was requested in Enter- prise to the EPD. 2 p.m. — A driving com- plaint to the OSP was made from rural Wallowa. 3:10 p.m. — A civil dispute was reported in Joseph. 3:32 p.m. — A dog attack was reported to the EPD in Enterprise. 11 p.m. — The EPD issued a warning during a traffi c stop in Enterprise. 11:25 p.m. — A noise com- plaint was made to the EPD in Enterprise. MAY 9 6:58 a.m. — An animal call was reported in Wallowa. 1:09 p.m. — An ambu- lance was requested in Enterprise. 1:36 p.m. — A road haz- ard was reported to the OSP in rural Enterprise. 12:27 p.m. — Aggressive dogs were reported in Joseph. 3:51 p.m. — A city ordi- nance violation was reported to the EPD in Enterprise. 4:23 p.m. — A lift assist in Enterprise was reported to Enterprise Ambulance. WHAT’S HAPPENING SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM ONGOING A.A. online meetings ore- gonaadistrict29.org. Building Healthy Families 541-426-9411. Community Connection 541-426-3840. Enterprise Public Library 541-426-3906. CORRECTION The photo on page A10 in the May 5 article “Home run 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. barrage helps Outlaws earn split” incorrectly identifi ed the softball player hitting a home run. The player homering in the photo was Rylin Kirkland. OUT OF THE PAST Elaine Morse Mullins Lawrence (Larry) R Morse September 6, 1932 - May 4, 2021 August 22, 1931 - January 11, 2017 Elaine Morse nee Mullins passed away May 4, 2021 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. Elaine was born September 6, 1932 to Annie and HR Mullins in Lodi, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Lee and Annabelle, and her husband Lawrence. Elaine married Lawrence Morse on May 29, 1951. They have two children, Laurel and Daniel, his wife Lisa, four granddaughters, Amanda, Emily, Annie and Katherine, two grandsons, Brennon and Conner, and two great-grandsons Jude and Elia. Elaine was a devoted ranch wife, working hard to support the ranch. She loved the Wallowa Mountains and was often enjoying the view from her kitchen as meals were prepared. She was active in the local Cowbell organization, includ- ing the publishing of three local recipe books that her family treasure to this day. She also was active in her faith and sup- port of the Enterprise Big Brown Church. Elaine’s early married life was to join Larry in Texas as he served in the Air Force. Upon returning to California, they worked along with his brother Elvin Morse before deciding to purchase property in Wallowa County in the mid 60’s. They lived on the ranch for nearly 30 years before retiring up to a small property on the slope. Elaine enjoyed traveling. Many trips to visit family in Sacramento, as well as visiting Laurel when she moved back east. A celebration of life for both Larry and Elaine will be held Satur- day, May 15, 2021 at 11am in the Big Brown Church, Enterprise OR. This will be followed by services on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 1pm at the Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi CA In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in the Morse name to Alzheimer’s research at ALZ.org/donate. Lawrence (Larry) R Morse passed away peacefully on January 11, 2017 at Wallowa Valley Memorial Hospital. Larry was born on August 22, 1931 in Elk Grove, California to Ruby and Egbert Morse. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Mildred, Bertha (Boots), Irene and Elvin. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elaine, their two children Laurel and Daniel and Daniel’s wife Lisa. As well, he is survived by his many grandchildren. Amanda with her husband Daniel, Emily, Annie, Katie, Brennon and Conner; and by his one great grandson; Jude; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was an avid outdoorsman. He lived his life ranching in his beloved Wallowa County. He was often found out flying, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, skiing or biking in and around these Wallowa moun- tains. Larry enjoyed playing football as well as trumpet in the band in high school. His love of music was lifelong. He was often found singing or listening to the classics. Larry was active in the Community Church as a choir member for many years. He was a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, serving as president for two years. Larry was one of the original board members for the Wallowa Lake Gondola. He served as his student body President at the Galt High School. Larry was a member of the United States Air Force, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal as well as a Good Conduct Medal. He will be missed by his many friends and family. A celebration of life for both Larry and Elaine will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11am in the Big Brown Church, Enterprise OR. This will be followed by services on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 1pm at the Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in the Morse nameto Alzheimer’s research at ALZ.org/donate. CAN BE FOUND ON A10 Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground • wunderground.com High Low Conditions May 13 72 44 partly cloudy May 14 74 44 partly cloudy May 15 70 40 partly cloudy May 16 67 40 partly cloudy May 17 68 40 partly cloudy May 18 65 39 partly cloudy May 19 65 40 cloudy Phases of the moon May 19 May 26 June 02 1st Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter June 10 New Moon WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET MAY 13 – 19 (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED 5:19 8:12 5:18 8:13 5:17 8:14 5:16 8:15 5:15 8:16 5:14 8:17 5:13 8:18