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Wallowa County Chieftain
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Man drowns in Wallowa Lake in attempt to save youth
OUT OF THE PAST
new, having been built about
18 months ago.
Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins
50 YEARS AGO
100 YEARS AGO
Aug. 12, 1971
Aug. 11, 1921
Top honors in the cloth-
ing division at the style
revue at the fair went to
these girls who were cham-
pions and reserve champi-
ons in their divisions: Sara-
lyn Johnson, Wallowa;
Markell Victor, Enterprise;
Tammy Brennan, Joseph;
Rebecca Gorbett, Wallowa;
Vicky Hall, Enterprise; and
Darlene Cowan, Wallowa.
One of the most heated
battles to be waged in Wal-
lowa county in several
decades came to an appar-
ent end with the adoption
of a resolution by the Enter-
prise School Board. The
resolution kills the $2 mil-
lion school bond issue and
leaves the fate of further
school development to a
questionnaire.
Few people realize that
the highest peak in the Wal-
lowa mountains, the Matter-
horn, is private property. It’s
widely assumed to be under
the ownership and control of
the Forest Service and U.S.
Government. However, it is
presently owned by M. Keith
and Lois Wilson of Salem.
While bathing in Wal-
lowa lake Albert Wenham,
39 years old, and Marie Pratt,
nearly 13, were drowned
last Thursday afternoon. Mr.
Wenham could swim, altho
he was not an adept. The girl
could not swim, and when
she appeared helpless and in
distress in deep water, Mr.
Wenham turned to assist and
both sank to their death.
When friends of Glenn
Strickler learned of his mar-
riage last week, they decided
to give him a hazing. He was
required to roll a peanut with
his nose on the pavement on
Main street, then was hand-
cuff ed and placed on the
platform of a truck where
he sang for the amusement
of the crowd. The ceremony
closed at the swimming
pool, into which he was
thrown with his clothes on.
William Pearson was
driving his team along a
street in Joseph when the
horses took fright and started
to run. The bridle on one
animal broke and the team
made a wreck of the wagon.
Wallowa County Chieftain, File
Shown is a Chief Joseph Days kids parade entry during the festivities in 1971.
Mr. Pearson was thrown out
and the bones of one leg bro-
ken off at the ankle.
75 YEARS AGO
Aug. 15, 1946
A new high in the sale of
dairy stock was reached at
the Leila Haun auction sale
when the top cow sold for
$175.
In making a routine check
Renise Renee Burpee
of fi re permits last week, the
assistant forest ranger at
Lick creek stated that over
300 persons were camped
from Lick creek to Indian
crossing. This is the most
campers ever checked at
one time. Fishing is reported
good now, and the huckle-
berries are very plentiful.
The McCoy Brothers of
the Leap country has the dis-
tinction of bringing the fi rst
load of wheat of the season
to the Grain Growers ware-
house. They delivered a load
of the Rex variety. Donald
Kooch and Ernest Miller
also brought in wheat that
day, but a little later.
A fi re of undetermined
origin destroyed the Joseph
barn of Mr. and Mrs. Stan-
ley Briggs. The building was
WHAT’S HAPPENING
June 20, 1953 - July 5, 2021
Renise Renee Burpee of Hermiston, Oregon (for-
merly of Everett, WA) was born June 20, 1953 in La
Grande, Oregon the daughter of Howard and Coralee
(McCrae) Howell.
She graduated from high school in Walla Wal-
la, WA. After high school, she attended Walla Walla
Community College and Clark Community College
where she received her dental hygienist certifica-
tion. In the early 1980’s, she moved to Everett, WA
where she resided for nearly forty years. She worked
as a dental hygienist, in real estate and later she
owned and operated two taverns. She moved to Hermiston one year ago to be
closer to her family.
Renise married Glenn M. Burpee on April 28, 1996 in Hawaii.
Renise grew up around horses and had a lifetime loving for them. She and
Glenn loved their annual hiking trips to the Moab Desert for two weeks every
year. She also enjoyed traveling, grew a garden for many years and treasure
hunting for antiques.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Mike) McKillip; stepsons, Jeff
Larsen, Cris Larsen and Scott Larsen; brother, Richard (Ann) Howell; sister, Rita
(Jim) Hermann; grandsons, Jacob and Damian McKillip; and several nieces,
nephews, cousins and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn on September 9, 2019
and by her parents.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday August 21,
2021 at Silver Creek Cemetery in Lostine followed by a reception at the com-
munity connection center in Wallowa. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements.
WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR
— AUG. 6-14: Fairgrounds, in
Enterprise.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11
ROTARY CLUB OF WAL-
LOWA COUNTY: Noon to 1:00
pm. Odd Fellows Hall. Sheriff
Joel Fish will be the speaker.
Lunch $10, if desired.
THURSDAY, AUG. 12
PILATES: 9-10 a.m. Wal-
lowa Senior Center.
ROTARY BOARD MEET-
ING: Noon. Odd Fellows Hall
next to the Enterprise Library.
WALLOWA
COUNTY
CHESS CLUB: 4-6 p.m. Jose-
phy Center in Joseph. Visitors
and players of all levels are
welcome! Free.
16th ANNUAL COURT-
HOUSE CONCERT SERIES:
5:30-7 p.m., at the gazebo on
the courthouse lawn in Enter-
prise. Tonight’s performance is
by Ghost Wind. Free.
WALLOWA LAKE LODGE
LECTURE SERIES: 7-8 p.m.
Wallowa Lake Lodge. Tonight’s
topic is “Star Party, Perseid
Meteor.” D.J. Lincoln, from the
Wallowa Valley Astronomers
club, will talk about the Perseid
meteor shower before moving
Death Notice
84 year old Patricia Sandlin formerly of
Enterprise died August 4th at her home in
Milton-Freewater. Services will be held
Saturday August 14th, 11am at the
Bollman Funeral Home with Interment
to follow at the Enterprise Cemetery.
Bollman Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements
Wesly Darren Kilgore
Beverly “Bev” Jane Schuldt
November 29, 1966 - July 8, 2021
August 18, 1940 - May 12, 2021
Wesly Darren Kilgore, 54 lost his courageous
4-year battle with ALS on July 8, 2021. Wes was
born in Enterprise, Oregon on November 29, 1966.
He was an easygoing baby, an adventurous boy, and
as a teen could best be described as fearless, a lit-
tle naughty, and a profoundly, loyal friend. He and
his cronies found mischief, shenanigans, and good
times no matter where they were or what they were
doing. He loved life, hunting, fishing, and camping
and his favorite place on earth to dwell was the
Zumwalt prairie. Wes attended school at Enterprise
Elementary and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1985.
Wes attended BMCC where he earned his Associate’s Degree in Criminal
Justice. Wes had an amazing career full of many opportunities and advance-
ments. From 1991-1998 he worked for La Grande Police Department where he
advanced from patrol to detective then into Narcotics. He also had a K-9 dog
C-Zar who he adored and loved his time working in Narcotics with him. From
1998-2000 he worked at the Pendleton Police Department and was soon pre-
sented with the opportunity to advance into the position of Lieutenant for the
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office running the jail which he did until 2002. Both
corrections and administration were new to him, but he jumped head first into
the abyss and learned many valuable lessons in the two years he was there.
Then, in 2002 he landed his dream job which was being the Chief of Police for
the City of Enterprise where he served until 2015. Being the Chief of Police
for the city that he grew up in and loved was one of his greatest honors and
proudest achievements. Second only to his role as dad to his adored children.
They will forever be his paramount, proudest accomplishment and greatest
legacy. Wes was an active member of the Enterprise Elks Lodge #1829 and
served as Esteemed Lecturing Knight 2003-2004, Esteemed Leading Knight
2004-2005, Exalted Ruler 2005-2006 and Treasurer 2006-2007.
Wes would want to be remembered as a dad, a son, and a friend. If he
loved you it was with a profound, deep, and truthful love. He is survived by
his wife of 33 years, Sherri Kilgore, children, Addie and Kade, parents Jim and
Ernestine Kilgore, sister Staci Kilgore and numerous cousins, aunts/uncles,
nieces/nephews and so many dear friends.
Stubborn, tenacious and steadfast are words that describe his battle with
ALS and he fought what he called the “little thief in the night” with the most
honorable amount of determination imaginable. He always prided himself on
not losing very many fights, and he fought this one to the bitter end when he
conceded to the dominance of the thug and passed away at home, surrounded
by his wife and children and the unwavering love of those closest to him.
Wes gained a lot of wisdom from life-lessons and was a believer in the
power of God and the influence of AA. The serenity prayer was a part of his dai-
ly existence the last six years of his life. Wes was loved deeply, will be missed
greatly, and cherished always. In the spirit of Wes’s wishes to not have a “sad
funeral - have a party” there will be a celebration of Wesly Darren Kilgore’s
life at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Joseph Methodist Church
followed by a remembrance get-together for family and friends at the Joseph
Community Center.
On May 12, 2021, another beautiful angel
gained her wings. Beverly “Bev” Jane Schuldt passed
away peacefully in Helena, Montana. Beverly was
born on August 18, 1940, in Fargo, North Dakota to
William and Margaret (Reigh) Dahlgren. She was
the first of two children.
Beverly attended grade school and high school
in Wahpeton, North Dakota. She graduated in 1958
and was the valedictorian of her class. Beverly was
very active in many clubs and organizations and
played basketball throughout her high school years.
She also had a great appreciation for music, and really enjoyed band where she
loved playing the flute.
Bev attended nursing school at St. Cloud School of Nursing at St. Cloud,
Minnesota where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1961. This was the
perfect profession for Bev, as she was a very loving and deeply caring person!
Bev married the love of her life, Melvin Schuldt, on December 30, 1961,
in Wahpeton, North Dakota. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato,
Minnesota until Mel finished college. Once Mel graduated, they moved to
Enterprise, Oregon, which became their home for 33 years.
Bev worked as a registered nurse at Wallowa Memorial Hospital from
1963-1975 and then took a job at Winding Waters Clinic as a RN from 1976-
1992. Bev was active in St. Katherine’s parish, several other organizations and
served on numerous boards over the years. In addition to raising her own fam-
ily, Bev and Mel took in several foster children. She was very kind and caring
and loved by many!
Bev was a devoted and supportive wife to her wrestling coach and
fisherman husband. She spent many, many hours as a gym spouse and loved
wrestling almost as much as Mel! She was a loving mother to her three
children and a doting grandma and great grandma to the grandchildren.
Bev enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening and camping. There were
many family camping and fishing trips to the Snake River and to the Oregon
coast, which she absolutely loved.
Bev is survived by her daughter Susan Pender (fiancé Milt Dahl), son
Peter Schuldt (Diane), son Michael Schuldt (Cheryl); grandsons Sean Thornton
(Aimee), Matthew Thornton (Tiffany), Lucas Pender (fiancé Tori Hansen), Chris
Schuldt, and Shea Schuldt; and one great grandson, Blaine Thornton.
She is also survived by her brother Gary (Marguerite) Dahlgren of Spring-
field, Oregon.
A funeral mass and celebration of life for Melvin and Beverly was held at
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church on August 6, 2021.
Memorial donations in Bev’s memory may be made to: Lewis and
Clark Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch St., Helena, MT 59601, or Lewis and
Clark Humane Society, 2112 E. Custer Ave., Helena, MT 59602, or a charity
of your choice. Condolences can be sent to: 3009 Mountain Meadows Rd.,
Helena, MT 59602. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condo-
lence to the family or to share a memory of Bev.
The county court was asked
to give their blessing to a
purchase transaction by the
USFS from the Wilsons but
the court decided against it,
which may forestall acquisi-
tion of the peak.
25 YEARS AGO
Aug. 8, 1996
$80,000 in repairs on the
Wallowa Lake Dam could
buy the Associated Ditch
Company two to fi ve years
to either refurbish the pre-
1920 structure or build a
new dam, said engineer
Morton McMillen of Bell-
vue, WA.
A handful of bidders
from Portland, Lewiston,
Little Sheep Creek, Wis-
consin, Wallowa and other
places were on hand for a
public land auction on the
county courthouse steps.
Bids were off ered on only
one of the six properties
off ered for sale: an Imnaha
River Woods parcel.
Three Wallowa County
football players began train-
ing week in preparation for
Saturday’s Shriners Hospi-
tal East-West All-Star Foot-
ball game: Jason Parks from
Enterprise, Chris Lewis
from Wallowa, and Will
Lathrop from Joseph.
SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT
EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM
onto the lawn to watch the
shooting stars. Bring blankets,
chairs & snacks. Free and open
to the public.
FRIDAY, AUG. 13
DISCOVERY
WALK:
9-11 a.m. Hurricane Creek Trail
hike (moderate). Meet at Hur-
ricane Creek Trailhead at the
end of Hurricane Creek Road
at 9 a.m. Registration required,
with a 10-person maximum
group size. Register at info@
wallowology.org
WALLOWA LAKE LODGE
MUSIC ON THE DECK:
5-7 p.m. Free & open to the
public. Live music — Ghost
Wind. Hang out on the deck
or spread out a blanket on
the lawn. Full bar will be open
until 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUG. 14
A L L -YO U - C A N - E AT
BREAKFAST: 7-11 a.m. Hur-
ricane Creek Grange, at the
intersection of Hurricane
Creek Road and Airport Lane.
Pancakes, breakfast meat,
eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice
and coff ee. Requested dona-
tion: $8.
DISCOVERY
WALK:
9-11 a.m. Family-friendly stroll,
meet in the lobby of Wallowa
Lake Lodge.
EAGLE CAP SHOOTERS
ASSOCIATION — NRL22
MATCH: 69105 Ant Flat Road,
Enterprise. For more info call
541-975-3000.
WALLOWA
COUNTY
FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to
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’
Market” on Facebook.
HUMANE SOCIETY DOG
DAYS OF SUMMER DOG
WASH: 11 a.m to 3 p.m. You
wash or we wash your pet.
Shampoo, towels & warm
water are provided. $5 small
dogs, $10 big dogs. Alley
behind Enterprise Fire Station.
SUNDAY, AUG. 15
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. 17
PILATES: 9-10 a.m. Wal-
lowa Senior Center.
QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Wallowa Senior
Center.
BREAST CANCER SUP-
PORT GROUP: 6 p.m. Wal-
lowa Memorial Hospital con-
ference room. Support, share
resources, celebrate mile-
stones and listen to speakers
talk about topics relating to
mastectomies and breast can-
cer. Everyone is welcome. Vir-
tual link available. Preregistra-
tion required. 541-426-7919.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18
ROTARY CLUB OF WAL-
LOWA COUNTY: Noon to
1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall next
to the Enterprise Library.
Lunch $10, if desired.
Weather Forecast
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High Low
Conditions
Aug. 12
95
59
Mostly sunny
Aug. 13
96
62
Sunny
Aug. 14
96
62
Mostly sunny
Aug. 15
88
56
Partly cloudy
Aug. 16
81
51
Partly cloudy
Aug. 17
75
49
Partly cloudy
Aug. 18
76
49
Partly cloudy
Phases of the moon
Aug. 15
Aug. 22
Aug. 30
1st Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
Sept. 6
New Moon
WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET AUG. 12-18
(from the U.S. Naval Observatory)
THUR
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
5:46
8:03
5:47
8:01
5:48
7:59
5:49
7:58
5:50
7:56
5:52
7:55
5:53
7:53