NEWS/RECORDS
Wallowa.com
FOR THE RECORD
SEPT. 6
11:31 a.m. — Loose
horses reported in rural
Joseph.
11:53 a.m. — Crim-
inal mischief reported in
Wallowa.
2:36 p.m. — Civil dispute
in rural Wallowa.
4:34 p.m. — Motorist
assist in rural Enterprise.
5:16 p.m. — Lost wallet
reported in Enterprise.
5:23 p.m. — Welfare
check requested in Enterprise.
SEPT. 7
12:32 p.m. — Suspicious
persons reported in rural
Enterprise.
3:42 p.m. — Report of
identity theft in Enterprise.
4:56 p.m. — Trespass
complaint in Enterprise.
5:57 p.m. — Report
of loose cattle in rural
Enterprise.
7:31 p.m. — A traffi c stop
was performed in Enterprise.
Enterprise Police Department
issued a citation for no valid
operators license.
8:53 p.m. — Report of
two horses out in Wallowa.
9:23 p.m. — Report
of suspicious person in
Wallowa.
SEPT. 8
7:04 a.m. — Report of
loose horse in Wallowa.
7:06 a.m. — Report of
loose cow in rural Joseph.
7:41 a.m. — Report of a
loose cow in rural Joseph.
8:45 a.m. — Report of
wolf depredation in Minam
area.
9:45 a.m.
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Cows
reported out in open range
area in Minam Canyon.
12:08 p.m. — Report of
possible predator depredation
in rural Enterprise.
2:07 p.m. — Welfare
check requested in Enterprise.
2:20 p.m. — Agency
assist requested from Asotin
County, Washington.
9:22 p.m. — Public assist
in Enterprise.
11:12 p.m. — Request for
an area check in Joseph.
SEPT. 9
7:49 a.m. — Justice D.
Ballentine, 23, of Enterprise,
was arrested by the EPD
after a trespassing complaint
in Enterprise on two charges
of second-degree crimi-
nal trespass. Ballentine was
transported to the Umatilla
County Jail.
12:36 p.m. — Patrick
Angelo Maroney, 62, of
Enterprise, was arrested by
the EPD on a statewide fel-
ony warrant for probation
violation; original charge of
unlawful use of a weapon.
Maroney was transported to
the Umatilla County Jail.
6:31 p.m. — Report of
a single-vehicle, noninjury
traffi c crash in rural Lostine.
The Wallowa County Sher-
iff ’s Offi ce arrested Kale
Binder, 19, of Summerville,
on charges of DUII, carrying
a concealed weapon, reckless
driving and endangering the
welfare of a minor. Binder
was transported to the Uma-
tilla County Jail.
7:17 p.m. — Road hazard
in rural Wallowa.
7:34 p.m. — Suspicious
vehicle in Enterprise.
7:38 p.m. — Agency
assist to the Lewiston, Idaho,
Police Department.
7:49 p.m. — Calf out in
rural Enterprise.
a power line fi re in rural
Imnaha.
9:31 p.m. — Agency
assist in Enterprise.
9:44 p.m. — Request for
extra patrol — Enterprise.
10:11 p.m. — Nonin-
jury vehicle vs. cattle crash
reported in rural Wallowa.
SEPT. 10
8:15 a.m. — Dog barking
complaint in rural Enterprise.
9:39 a.m. — Trespass
complaint in Wallowa.
12:05 p.m. — Found bike
reported in Enterprise.
1:20 p.m. — Scam/fraud
reported in rural Enterprise.
5:53 p.m. — Loose cow
reported on Alder Slope Road
in rural Enterprise.
6:40 p.m. — Report of
vandalism in Enterprise.
7:38 p.m. — Matthew
Neville Robb, 51, of Enter-
prise, was arrested by the
WCSO after a traffi c stop
was performed in Joseph on
charges of DUII and reckless
driving. Robb was released to
a sober third party.
7:40 p.m. — Report of
SEPT. 11
1:02 a.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
1:41 a.m. — Report of
verbal domestic in Enterprise.
4:31 a.m. — Public assist
in Enterprise.
11 a.m. — Criminal mis-
chief reported in Enterprise.
11:07 a.m.
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Fire
reported near Hells Canyon
Overlook.
11:48 a.m. — Crim-
inal mischief reported in
Enterprise.
1:41 p.m. — Loose cattle
reported in rural Enterprise.
1:44 p.m. — Overdue
campers reported in rural
Lostine. Campers located
Sheehy steps down at Josephy Center
New development
director is sought
By BILL BRADSHAW
Wallowa County Chieftain
JOSEPH — Kellee
Sheehy, who has been
development director at
the Josephy Center for Arts
and Culture for the past two
years, is stepping down as
of Friday, Sept. 17, she
announced last week.
“I do some personal con-
sulting work from home
and will likely continue
that, but my main focus
right now is my kids,” she
said in a statement. “For
deeply personal reasons,
I am stepping away from
my position as the develop-
ment director at the Jose-
phy Center.”
Sheehy said she hopes
the Wallowa County com-
munity will continue to
support the center.
“I’ve had a wonderful
experience working here
and am honored to have
been part of this amazing
organization even for a rel-
atively short time,” she
stated. “The things I’ve
learned, the relationships
I’ve made and the gener-
osity I’ve witnessed, have
been an invaluable part of
my life experience. And
while I’m certainly proud
of my personal accom-
plishments, I’m even more
proud of what we accom-
IN BRIEF
August was cooler,
dryer than average
JOSEPH — Tempera-
tures reported in Wallowa
County during the month
of August were below aver-
age overall, according to the
National Oceanic & Atmo-
spheric Administration.
The average temperature
for the month, as recorded
in Joseph by the National
Weather Service, was 61.2
degrees, which was 2.9
degrees below normal. High
temperatures averaged 77.8
degrees, 3.7 below normal,
and lows averaged 44.6
degrees, 2.1 below normal.
The top high tempera-
ture for the month was 92
degrees on the 15th, one
of six days the high was
at or above 90 degrees.
The lowest high was 58
plished together as a
community.”
She was particularly
appreciative to those who
support what the center
does.
“Thank you for making
all of it possible,” she said.
“Thank you for support-
ing arts and culture. Thank
you for supporting chil-
dren, creativity, freedom of
expression and the future
of Wallowa County. Please
continue to support the
Josephy Center so it can
continue to grow alongside
your needs.”
She said she doesn’t
expect to entirely step
away from the center.
“There’s no doubt that
you will see me around the
center — maybe teaching
a dance class, ringing you
out at the docent desk or
even in the art room trying
to put paint on some poor,
unsuspecting canvas,” she
stated.
Center Director Cheryl
Coughlan said that the
center does not yet have
a replacement for Sheehy
lined up, and is in the
process of advertising
for one. As development
director, Sheehy was a
senior staff member in
charge of fundraising,
writing grants, public-
ity and other promotional
duties, Coughlan said.
Until a replacement is
found, Coughlan will
degrees on the 21st.
The lowest tempera-
ture for the month was 32
degrees on the 31st, and the
highest low was 58 degrees
on the 1st.
On 13 days, the high tem-
perature was at or above the
average, and on 12 days the
low was at or above average.
While cooler, the month
was also dryer. There was a
total of 0.75 inches of pre-
cipitation reported, 0.48
inches below normal. The
wettest day was on Aug. 18,
when 0.37 inches — nearly
half the month’s total —
came down.
So far in 2021, just 4.58
inches of precipitation has
fallen, which is 38.4% of
normal.
September calls for
above average temperatures
and below normal precipita-
tion, according to NOAA’s
Climate Prediction Center.
— Chieftain staff
a Celebration
of the Life
of
James Yost
will be held at the
Cloverleaf in Enterprise
on Saturday, Sept. 18th
at 2pm
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
serve as interim develop-
ment director.
“It’s in the works. She
will be very hard to replace
and we’re sad to see her
go,” she said. “We wish her
the best of luck. She did an
amazing job.”
Contributed Photo
Kellee Sheehy, the outgoing
development director for
the Josephy Center for Arts
and Culture, poses with her
family. Sheehy said she’s
stepping down to spend
more time with her family.
Linda Naomi Doss
October 18, 1925 - August 20, 2021
Linda Naomi Doss was born in Enterprise on
10/18/25 to Alfred I. Henderson and Hatti May
(Davis) Henderson. Naomi passed away at home on
08/20/21. Naomi married Lloyd T. Doss in 1942. They
had three children, Dennis, baby Mary Ellen and
Timothy. In 1945 they moved to southern California.
The opportunity arose and Lloyd and Naomi
and Tim moved back to Wallowa County in 1963
and purchased the Imnaha Store. The store was a
challenge they met with success and love. Later on
Naomi became the Imnaha Post Master. She loved it.
She was eager to help anyone with matters postal and other. Doing something
was always better than doing nothing.
Naomi enjoyed life. She was proud of her friendships. She could discuss
almost anything with almost anyone. She had that gift. To the many friends of
Naomi, thank you for those years.
All of the above named and some not received what we called the off and
on talk. Delivered as consoler, cheerleader or drill sergeant. A pep talk ending
with “you have what it takes, get off your ass and on your feet.” She could be
direct.
She was preceded in death by baby Mary Ellen, husband Lloyd and son
Timothy. She is survived by son Dennis and daughters-in-law Karolyne and
Carolyn, grandchildren Troy, Chad, Karl, Lacey and many great and great-great
grandchildren.
A3
and safe.
3:29 p.m. — Report of
capsized boat on Wallowa
Lake. Noninjury.
4:19 p.m. — Report of an
injured deer in Enterprise.
5:10 p.m. — Public assist
with lockout in Joseph.
8:29 p.m. — Cow out in
rural Enterprise.
SEPT. 12
6:31 a.m. — Welfare
check requested in rural
Enterprise.
7:50 a.m. — Report of
low-fl ying aircraft in rural
Enterprise.
11:36 a.m. — Traffi c
complaint in Enterprise.
4:17 p.m. — Traffi c com-
plaint in rural Wallowa.
6:57 p.m. — Report of
animal out in rural Joseph.
9:59 p.m. — A traffi c
stop was performed in Enter-
prise; the EPD had the vehi-
cle towed for no insurance.
10:07 p.m. — Report of
civil dispute in Enterprise.
Death Notice
74 year old Alvy Robb Jr of Lostine died at
Wallowa memorial Hospital Sept 8th Graveside
services will be held Saturday Sept 18th 2:00 pm
at the Lostine cemetery.
Bollman Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements
William “Will” Jordan Voss
December 1, 1990 - September 2, 2021
William “Will” Jordan Voss, known by many as
Will Bill, age 30 of Enterprise, Oregon died Thursday,
September 2, 2021 by his own hand. Will was born
December 1, 1990 in Ashland, Oregon and raised by
his parents, Dwayne and Carol Voss along with his
sister, Erin outside of Joseph, Oregon on their family
ranch. Growing up Will enjoyed floating the ditch on
the property, playing with the lambs, and tagging
along with his dad to haul hay. And then as he got
older hunting, fishing and chasing his hound dogs
through the snow.
After graduating from Enterprise High School in 2009, Will went on to
work a variety of different jobs, including fighting fire, before settling back in
Joseph to work on the family ranch. Will started dating Jessica “Jessi” Probert
and later proposed New Year’s Eve 2016. They married on the Lightning Creek
Ranch September 2, 2017. They enjoyed spending time together on the Voss
and Probert ranches, raising cattle and spending their time outdoors. Will
enjoyed taking care of his heifers so much, Jessi joked she wished that Will
wanted to spend as much time with her as he did the heifers. Will and Jessi
welcomed their first child, a son, Augustus Jack on April 16, 2019. Followed
two years later, by daughter DaniRae Dayle on August 9, 2021.
Will is survived by wife Jessi, children Augustus and DaniRae, parents
Dwayne and Carol, sister Erin, half siblings Chris and Joie, in-laws Dan and
Suzy Probert, Russell and Ducki Probert and godchildren Jacob and Isabelle
Casper, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, as
well as many friends.
Will should be remembered as a great man. He was a wonderful husband,
father, son and friend to many. Will lost his passion for life in the darkness but
his family wants everyone to remember his good attributes and his love for his
family and friends. Please remember he was a wonderful man and his ending
is not his story.”
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please consider donating to Wallowa
Valley Center for Wellness in his honor.
Lawrence “Larry” L. Christman
Colton James Vaughn
April 7, 1937 - August 21, 2021
July 24, 1990, - August 25, 2021
Lawrence (Larry) Lee Christman, 84 of Enter-
prise, OR passed away Aug. 21, 2021 at Wallowa
Memorial Hospital due to complications from pneu-
monia.
Larry was born April 7, 1937 in Baker, the son of
Fredrick and Eva Lillian Christman. His early school-
ing began in Bates, before moving to North Powder,
where he attended elementary and high school,
graduating in 1955.
He worked for US Gypsum in Pilot Rock for sev-
eral years before attending Eastern Oregon College
in La Grande. His higher education included a Bachelor and Master degree of
Education, and administration certification from the University of Montana.
In 1960, Larry and Anne Lieuallen met at EOC and were united in marriage
Sept. 17, 1961 in Weston. Following graduation from EOC in 1962, he began
his teaching career as “Head Teacher” at Oxbow. He also taught in Athena
and was named elementary principal in Weston and Wasco before settling in
Enterprise in 1972 as elementary principal. In 1976 he was selected Superin-
tendent of Schools for the district and held that position until 1995. In 1996-
1998 he served as superintendent of schools in Pilot Rock and various years
between 2000-2012 the same position at Elgin School District.
Larry was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, educator, communi-
ty leader and role model. He was an active community leader serving on the
Enterprise City council, mayor from 1986-1990 and again on the council until
2020.
After retirement, Larry enjoyed spending time with his wife and their
grandchildren taking them on camping trips and adventures and attending
their school events. He enjoyed mowing the Enterprise Community Church
lawn and many lawns in the neighborhood, and in the winter the same route
plowing snow.
He was a fifty-year member of Joseph Masonic Lodge, Joseph’s Valley
Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anne, sons, Steven (Jody) of Island
City, Richard (Staci) and Marc (Ashley), of Enterprise, twin sister Lorraine Craw-
ford, of Joseph, grandchildren Alix, Nathan, Duncan, Caden, Jerika, Jayden,
Stefany, Reece, Pierce, and Carter and numerous nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harold Hansen and Charles
Christman.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 2 nd at 2:00pm at the
Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise. Memorials in his honor may be made to an edu-
cational foundation of the donor’s choice.
Mr. Colton James Vaughn died August 25, 2021
at the age of 31 in Weippe, ID. Colton was born July
24, 1990, in Walla Walla, WA and considered Imnaha
their hometown.
Colton James Vaughn 31 of Weippe Idaho (for-
mer resident of Imnaha) passed away August 25,
2021 due to complications of Covid.
Colton was a gentle giant who was know for
his bear hugs, infectious giggle, and love of life. As
he was growing up, he loved the outdoors. Colton
grew up on a ranch and loved all animals. He could
be found driving the back road with his buddies, riding his motorcycle, snow-
mobile or working on his pickup.
Colton loved music and spending time with his family and friends.
Christmas was his favorite holiday with family traditions of being around the
Christmas tree watching the newest Christmas movie on Christmas eve, bak-
ing Christmas cookies, sledding, and good food throughout the holiday.
He married the love of his life Katherine Loeffler Vaughn October 17, 2020.
She is the light of his life.
Natasha Loeffler is his little girl, whom he loved and protected with grit
and caring. Colton and Katie welcomed a son Rhett James Vaughn August 11,
2021 who is the shining light in the darkness of losing Colton.
Colton was preceded in death by his father Dave Vaughn, uncle Scott Faler,
grandpa Howard Wilson, and grandma Wilma Wilson.
He is survived by his wife Katherine Loeffler Vaughn, daughter Natasha
Loeffler, son Rhett Vaughn, brother Cody Vaughn and his wife Tanya, moth-
er Peggy Vaughn, step-father Scott Anderson, grandparents Carol and Jerry
Vaughn, mother-in-law Michele Freeman, and brother-in-law John Freeman.
Colton’s best friend through thick and thin Levi Heywood. Colton has many
uncles, aunts, cousins and friends who will miss him greatly forever. He will
forever live in the hearts and memories of his loved ones.
We will be having a celebration of life for Colton April 30, 2022 at Deyo
Reservoir - Weippe Idaho and will be spreading his ashes July, 2022 in one of
his favorite places the mountains around Wallowa Lake Oregon.
A memorial fund for Katie, Natasha and Rhett has been set up on Go fund
me and at Idaho Central Credit Union under the name “Colton Vaughn Memo-
rial”.
Please raise your glass to Colton as we lay him to rest!
Heritage is in charge of arrangements. 508 North Government Way, Spokane,
WA. 99224. (509)838-8900 www.heritagefunerals.com