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RECORDS
Wallowa County Chieftain
WHAT’S HAPPENING
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 4
ROTARY CLUB OF WAL-
LOWA COUNTY: Noon to
1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall. Pro-
gram by Chris Guyer and Judy
Allen on Rotary’s International
Peace Eff ort. Lunch $10, if
desired.
THURSDAY, AUG. 5
PILATES: 9-10 a.m. Wal-
lowa Senior Center.
WALLOWA
COUNTY
CHESS CLUB: 4-6 p.m. Jose-
phy Center in Joseph. Visitors
and players of all levels are
welcome! Free.
COURTHOUSE CONCERT
SERIES: 5:30-7 p.m., at the
gazebo on the courthouse
FOR THE RECORD
JULY 26
7:32 a.m. — Theft reported
in rural Enterprise.
9:10 a.m. — Report of a
disturbance in Enterprise.
10:45 a.m. — Report of
trespass in Joseph.
12:14 p.m. — Report of
theft in Joseph.
1:15 p.m. — Motorist
assist in rural Joseph.
1:20 p.m. — Public assist
in Lostine.
2:21 p.m.
—
Theft
reported in Joseph.
6:16 p.m. — 911 civil dis-
pute reported in rural Wallowa.
8:05 p.m. — Loose cattle
reported in rural Joseph.
8:20 p.m. — Traffi c com-
plaint in Joseph.
JULY 27
12:15 a.m. — 911 public
assist.
8:24 a.m. — 911 call
reporting smoke in rural
Joseph. Joseph Fire Depart-
ment and Oregon Depart-
ment of Forestry extinguished
the burn.
10:49 a.m. — 911 call
reporting a traffi c complaint in
Joseph.
12:27 p.m. — Public assist
requested in rural Joseph.
3:38 p.m. — Lost kayak
reported in rural Joseph.
5:48 p.m. — Abandoned
vehicle reported in Enterprise.
10:32 p.m. — Jamie Lou
Munoz, 41, of Pendleton,
was arrested by the Enter-
prise Police Department on
lawn in Enterprise. Classical,
folk, jazz and rock. Tonight’s
performance is by Bad Penny
Pleasuremakers. Free.
WALLOWA LAKE LODGE
LECTURE SERIES: 7-8 p.m.
Wallowa Lake Lodge. Tonight’s
topic is the stories and drama
associated with prohibition
times in historic Joseph, pre-
sented by Jude Graham, Cura-
tor of the Wallowa County
Museum. Free and open to the
public.
FRIDAY, AUG. 6
DISCOVERY
WALK:
9-11 a.m. BC Falls fami-
ly-friendly hike (moderate).
Meet at Wallowa Lake Trail-
a charge of driving under
the infl uence of intoxicants.
Munoz was transported to the
Umatilla County Jail.
JULY 28
12:43 a.m. — Report of
disturbance in Enterprise.
12:56 a.m. — Wallowa
County Sheriff ’s Offi ce pro-
vided a courtesy ride in
Enterprise.
10:56 a.m. — Civil dispute
in Joseph.
11:26 a.m. — Loose cow
reported in rural Lostine.
11:41 a.m. — Jon Wil-
liam Hagan, 48, of Enterprise,
was arrested by the EPD on a
charge of contempt of court,
original charges were DUII and
reckless driving. He was trans-
ported to the Umatilla County
Jail.
1:14 p.m. — Report of pos-
sible restraining order viola-
tion in Wallowa.
1:40 p.m. — Public assist
requested in Joseph.
2:32 p.m. — Traffi c stop in
Enterprise. Vehicle impounded
by the EPD on a charge of driv-
ing with no operators license.
3:23 p.m. — Possible viola-
tion court restraining order in
Enterprise.
4:22 p.m. — Lost cell-
phone reported in Enterprise.
7:13 p.m. — 911 public
assist in rural Lostine.
8:16 p.m. — 911 report of
domestic in rural Enterprise.
9:42 p.m. — Nathaniel E.
Richcreek, 42, of Astoria, was
arrested during a traffi c stop
in rural Enterprise by the EPD
on a charge of driving while
suspended, resisting arrest
Death Notice
Clarence L. Norton, 77, of Wallowa, passed
away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his
residence. A full obituary will be
published at a later time.
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will
be handling the arrangements.
Elaine Voetberg
September 22, 1948 - July 24, 2021
Elaine Voetberg, 72, of La Grande, died Satur-
day, July 24, 2021 at her home. A private family
service will be held at a later date.
Elaine D. Makin came into the world on Sep-
tember 22, 1948 in Enterprise, Oregon. She was
the first child of Kelsie and Arlene Makin. She
grew up in this small town and graduated from
Enterprise High School in 1966.
Upon graduation, she moved to Spokane
to attend Kinman Business University. She then
moved to Grand Coulee where she worked in the school district.
Elaine became active in the community by organizing fund raisers for
the schools and local fire departments. In 1979 she moved to La grande
and went to work for Skip Bradley and Harold Laurence in the insurance
business. Elaine stayed with the business through several owners. She
was considered a mainstay of the field for her wealth of knowledge and
humanity that touched the lives of people in 3 counties for nearly 40 years.
She met her husband Don in 1984 at a J.I. Morgan company dinner.
She came to this dinner with her sister and brother in law.
Elaine was an avid outdoors person, camper, gardener and cook. She
was famous for her specialty cakes that were often baked in unusual cir-
cumstances for her family which always came first and foremost.
She was a loving wife, mother, auntie, and sister. Her positive outlook
on life was infections. Her gentleness and quiet strength touched everyone
she met. Elaine was never one to say, “Good Bye” she always said, “See ya
later!”.
Elaine is survived by her husband, Don Voetberg; stepsons, Don Dee
Voetberg, Dwayne (Carol) Voetberg; sister Kathy(Lynn) Clary; brother Lynn
Makin; nieces Melissa Keene, Jessica Nye; nephews Tyrel and Carson Makin;
eight grand nieces and nephews.
Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT
EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM
head at the end of Wallowa
Lake Highway at 9 a.m. Reg-
istration required. Register at
info@wallowology.org
WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR
— AUG. 6-14: Fairgrounds, in
Enterprise.
WALLOWA LAKE LODGE
MUSIC ON THE DECK:
5-7 p.m. Free & open to the
public. Live music — hang out
on the deck or spread out a
blanket on the lawn. Bar open
until 9 p.m.
BACK COUNTRY BASH:
Music starts at 7 p.m. Harley
Tucker Arena in Joseph. Music
(seven bands!), onsite camp-
ing, vendors and an “after-
party breakfast.” www.back-
and failure to carry and pres-
ent. Vehicle impounded for
no insurance and driving
with a suspended license.
10:54 p.m. — Public assist
in Enterprise.
JULY 29
8:20 a.m. — Report of a
hit-and-run in Joseph.
8:21 a.m. — Residential
burglary alarm in Enterprise.
10:25 a.m. — Found guitar
in Enterprise.
10:33 a.m. — Dog as a
public nuisance reported in
Enterprise.
2:16 p.m. — A two-vehicle
motor-vehicle accident was
reported in rural Joseph.
2:52 p.m. — Speeding
complaint in Enterprise.
5:49 p.m. — A disturbance
reported in Enterprise.
6:40 p.m. — 911 assault
reported in rural Joseph.
7:04 p.m. — A report of an
injured deer on the Wallowa
Lake Highway.
7:19 p.m. — Animal report
in rural Wallowa.
8:26 p.m. — Motor-vehi-
cle accident reported in rural
Enterprise.
10:20 p.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
10:26 p.m. — Noise com-
plaint in rural Joseph.
JULY 30
12:07 a.m. — Disturbance
reported in Joseph.
12:30 a.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
12:44 a.m. — Disturbance
in Joseph.
12:53 a.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
2:13 a.m. — Public assist in
Joseph.
8:46 a.m. — Motorist assist
in Enterprise.
9:05 a.m. — 911 call
countrybashjoseph.com
tickets and info.
INSIDE
for
SATURDAY, AUG. 7
SUNRISE IRON TRAC-
TOR SHOW: Open all day.
65708 Sunrise Road, Enter-
prise. Explore Erl McLaughlin’s
collection of antique farming
equipment. Free.
DISCOVERY
WALK:
9-11 a.m. Family-friendly stroll,
meet in the lobby of Wallowa
Lake Lodge.
ENTERPRISE CITY SKATE
PARK GRAND OPENING: 10
a.m — 3 p.m. Corner of School
Street and Highway 82. Pro
skateboarder, Brandon Novak,
will be present from 11 a.m. to
reporting a fi re in Enterprise.
9:05 a.m. — Public assist in
Enterprise.
9:46 a.m. — 911 call
reporting vehicle vs. deer
crash in rural Enterprise.
9:51 a.m. — Report of a
road hazard in rural Joseph.
10:45 a.m. — Boat inspec-
tion in Joseph.
11:12 a.m. — Harassment
in Joseph.
11:42 a.m. — Request
welfare check in rural Joseph.
Subject contacted by family
and is fi ne.
12:50 p.m. — Lost prop-
erty reported in Joseph.
2:21 p.m. — Public assist
in Enterprise.
3:01 p.m. — 911 report of
possible unauthorized use of
motor vehicle in Joseph.
5:08 p.m. — A vehicle was
towed for expired registration
and no insurance after a traffi c
stop by the EPD in Enterprise.
5:41 p.m. — 911 traffi c
complaint in rural Enterprise.
5:49 p.m. — During a traf-
fi c stop in rural Joseph, the
WCSO issued a citation for
DWS violation.
5:53 p.m. — A two-vehicle,
noninjury crash was reported
in Enterprise.
7:10 p.m. — Agency assist
in rural Enterprise.
7:40 p.m. — After a traffi c
complaint in Enterprise, the
EPD towed a vehicle for driv-
ing while suspended violation.
8:36 p.m. — After a traf-
fi c complaint in Enterprise,
the EPD towed a vehicle for
driving while suspended
violation.
9:56 p.m. — The EPD
issued a citation for failure to
maintain lane and no valid
operator’s license during a
traffi c stop in Enterprise.
10:05 p.m. — Disturbance
Find “Out of the Past” on
Page A10.
noon. Raffl es, skating the new
ramps, bike safety and skill
development rides. Free.
EAGLE CAP SHOOTERS
ASSOCIATION: RIMFIRE FUN
SHOOT. 69105 Ant Flat Road,
Enterprise. For more info call
541-975-3000.
WALLOWA
COUNTY
FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. —
4 p.m. Main Street in Joseph
near Stein’s Distillery. Crafts,
produce, homemade goods
and some live music will be
on tap for visitors. www.wal-
lowacountyfarmersmarket.
com, 541-426-0795 or search
for “Wallowa County Farmers’
in Joseph — found to be a civil
dispute.
10:34 p.m. — During a
traffi c stop in rural Enterprise,
the EPD had a vehicle towed
for no insurance.
11:31 p.m. — Courtesy
ride was off ered in Joseph.
11:42 p.m. — Disturbance
in Joseph.
JULY 31
12:39 a.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
12:54 a.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
1:04 a.m. — Dominic
Joseph Perren, 41, of Enter-
prise, was arrested by the
EPD during a traffi c stop in
Joseph for driving under the
infl uence.
1:35 a.m. — Traffi c stop
near Wallowa Lake. Wal-
lowa County Sheriff ’s Offi ce
arrested James Dean Tank, 64,
of Clarkston for driving under
the infl uence of intoxicants.
1:41 a.m. — 911 traffi c
complaint in Joseph.
2:08 a.m. — Public assist in
Enterprise.
2:12 a.m. — 911 report of
a disturbance in Joseph.
4:05 a.m. — Public assist in
rural Wallowa.
5:36 a.m. — Public assist in
Joseph.
7:37 p.m. — Found credit
card and ID in Joseph.
10:12 a.m. — Report of
theft in rural Enterprise.
1:30 p.m. — Report of an
injured deer in Enterprise.
3:18 p.m. — Request for
welfare check in Joseph.
4 p.m. — Disturbance in
rural Joseph.
5:12 p.m. — Suspicious
vehicle in Enterprise.
6:08 p.m. — 911 report of
missing person in the Eagle
Cap Wilderness. Located and
Market” on Facebook.
BACK COUNTRY BASH:
Music starts at 4 p.m. Har-
ley Tucker Arena in Joseph.
Music, onsite camping, ven-
dors and an “after-party break-
fast.” www.backcountrybash-
joseph.com for tickets & info.
SUNDAY, AUG. 8
YOGA ON THE LAWN:
9-10 a.m. Wallowa Lake Lodge.
Free and open to the public.
WALLOWA LAKE LODGE:
PIANO WITH GAIL SWART:
6-9 p.m. Free and open to the
public.
TUESDAY, AUG. 10
PILATES: 9-10 a.m. Wal-
lowa Senior Center.
QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Wallowa Senior
Center.
safe.
6:19 p.m. — Report of a
traffi c crash in Joseph.
7:17 p.m. — Traffi c com-
plaint in Enterprise.
8:11 p.m. — The EPD per-
formed a traffi c stop in Enter-
prise. Vehicle was towed for no
insurance.
8:23 p.m. — Report of
campfi re in rural Joseph.
8:51 p.m. — Request for
public assist in Enterprise.
10 p.m. — Found debit
card in rural Joseph.
10:30 p.m. — 911 for civil
dispute in Wallowa.
10:35 p.m. — Motorist
assist in rural Joseph.
10:37 p.m. — Road hazard
reported near Wallowa Lake.
10:54 p.m. — A possible
fi re hazard in Lostine.
11:32 p.m. — Motorist
assist in rural Joseph.
11:53 p.m. — Agency
assist in Joseph.
AUG. 1
12:08 a.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
1:02 a.m. — Motorist assist
in rural Joseph.
1:22 a.m. — Public assist in
rural Joseph.
2:12 a.m. — Public assist in
Joseph.
2:18 a.m. — Courtesy ride
from Joseph to Enterprise.
3:57 a.m. — Motorist assist
in rural Wallowa.
8 a.m. — Report of young
child found in Joseph.
3:23 p.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
8:14 p.m. — Welfare check
requested in Enterprise.
8:22 p.m. — Calf out in
rural Joseph.
8:50 p.m. — Public assist
in Enterprise.
9:44 p.m. — Found prop-
erty in rural Enterprise.
Elbow Creek Fire now 95% contained, offi cials say
Chieftain staff
WALLOWA COUNTY
— A Type 1 Oregon Depart-
ment of Forestry fi refi ght-
ing team, which has been
the lead on the Elbow Creek
Fire the past two weeks, is
off the job.
The team handed opera-
tions over to a smaller Type
3 team Tuesday, Aug. 3, with
the fi re well in hand.
The blaze has seen mini-
Clarence Lester Norton
April 7, 1944 - July 27, 2021
Clarence Lester Norton passed away at home on
07/27/2021. He was 77. He was born in Enterprise to
William Alfred and Eva Leona (Scrivner) Norton. He
lived in Lostine most of his adult life.
Clarence’s family moved many times, he at-
tended 13 different schools. When he was in the 11
th grade he enlisted in the US Navy. He was on the
USS Constellation (CVA-64) during the Vietnam War.
He served in the Navy until April 1967. He received
the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation
and Good Conduct Medal. On March 13, 1965 in Wallowa, Clarence married
Frances Jean Murphy. They were married for 47 years.
After being honorably discharged from the service he worked for a short
time for Union Pacific Railroad. He worked in the timber industry for num-
erous years. In 1978 he purchased a shop from Crow Equipment in Lostine and
started Norton’s Welding.
Clarence was an avid gun collector. He loved to tell stories and never told
the same joke twice. For many years Clarence and Frances would take road
trips on their Honda Goldwing. They would travel from coast to coast and
met life long friends along the way.
Clarence was involved in the start up of the Eagle Cap Shooters Associ-
ation. He spent many hours volunteering and donating his time and equip-
ment. He was a member of the VFW and had recently joined the Enterprise
Elks Lodge.
Clarence is survived by his son Krag and daughter in law Kim, grandsons
Kurt James and Klint William all from Lostine, his oldest sister Agnes Roberts
and many nieces and nephews.
Clarence spent the last 10 years with the love of his life Donna Goebel.
They spent many happy years together traveling and spending time with fam-
ily and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Norton, parents William and
Eva, brother Dick Norton and sisters; Dorothy Kuba, Marge Fincher, Juanita
Hanson and Mary Horton.
A graveside service will be held at the Lostine Cemetery August 7th at
2pm. A celebration of life will be after the service at M. Crow in Lostine.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Enterprise VFW.
mal growth in the last week,
and as of Monday night was
at 22,960 acres and was up
to 95% contained.
“The main responsibil-
ity of the new team will be
to complete any remaining
mop-up, patrol the perime-
ter, backhaul fi re cache sup-
ply and continue suppres-
sion repair work,” according
to a Monday update from the
forestry department.
The fi re has grown less
than 200 acres in the last
week as teams got an upper-
hand on the blaze despite
challenging terrain. At one
point, the size of the team
fi ghting the blaze was over
1,050.
“The team would like to
again thank the communities
in the area for their kind hos-
pitality and support during
our stay,” the update said.
Weather Forecast
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High Low
Conditions
Aug. 5
82
52
Mostly sunny
Aug. 6
82
52
Partly cloudy
Aug. 7
84
52
Mostly sunny
Aug. 8
82
52
Partly cloudyy
Aug. 9
83
54
Mostly sunny
Aug. 10
78
53
Partly cloudy
Aug. 11
80
53
Mostly sunny
Phases of the moon
Aug. 15
Aug. 22
Aug. 30
1st Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
Aug. 8
New Moon
WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET AUG. 5-11
(from the U.S. Naval Observatory)
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TUES
WED
5:37
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8:10
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5:42
8:07
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8:06
5:44
8:04