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About Wallowa County chieftain. (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1943-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 2021)
A2 Wallowa County Chieftain RECORDS Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Leader of Nez Perce Indians dies at fairgrounds EHS’ FFA soil judging team of Jonel Ricker, Jeff Curry, John Hillock, Dave McFetridge and Harry Swisher took top honors at the District Soil Judging Contest held at Wallowa. OUT OF THE PAST Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins 100 YEARS AGO Oct. 6, 1921 Chief Phillip McFar- land, leader of the Nez Perce Indians, died at the Wal- lowa county fairgrounds. With about 30 members of his tribe he had come to his native hills to visit. His body will be buried on Cap- tain John creek, on the Idaho side of Snake river. A patrolman will be placed by the state high- way commission on the new Enterprise-Joseph road. His business will be to keep the gravel surfacing dragged into the crown of the road and to repair holes that may develop. The Flora fl our mill started up last week and is busy making fl our. 75 YEARS AGO Oct. 10, 1946 Tragedy struck at the 25 YEARS AGO Oct. 3, 1996 Wallowa County Chieftain, File Paul’s Sports Corral was built in 1971. At the time it was the largest single retail business in Joseph. F. Thomas Hurlburt home in Enterprise when their 2-year-old son was instantly killed by a car being backed out by Mrs. Cora Richards, the next door neighbor. A new fl ying club, the Hells Canyon Flyers, has been organized to promote private fl ying at a low cost to its members. This is the second fl ying club formed at the Joseph airport. A prowler broke into several rooms at the Chief Joseph hotel in Joseph during the night and stole money amounting to $138. All the rooms entered had guests in, who were sound asleep and did not awaken. 50 YEARS AGO Oct. 7, 1971 Years of planning and months of construction have resulted in the larg- est single retail business in Joseph, Paul’s Sports Corral. Wallowa County passes 600 COVID-19 cases Chieftain staff ENTERPRISE — The month of September saw slightly fewer COVID-19 cases in Wallowa County than August, which had recorded the highest monthly total to date. October, though, got off to a potentially rough start — and showed another milestone. The Oregon Health Authority reported four COVID-19 cases in the county on Oct. 1. With FOR THE RECORD SEPT. 26 3:55 a.m. — Traffi c stop in rural Lostine. The Wallowa County Sheriff ’s Offi ce issued a warning for lighting and failure to maintain a lane. 12:51 p.m. — Report of a noninjury, two-vehicle traffi c crash in rural Wallowa. 3:07 p.m. — Theft reported in Wallowa. 5:58 p.m. — Fire reported in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. 6:34 p.m. — Bur- glary alarm activation in Enterprise. 6:46 p.m. — Request for agency assist in rural Wallowa. 9:59 p.m. — Agency assist in Wallowa. SEPT. 27 8:33 a.m. — Report of aggressive deer in Joseph. 10:43 a.m. — Lost keys reported in Joseph. 11:46 a.m. — Public assist with lockout in rural Joseph. 11:54 a.m. — Lost binoc- ulars reported in rural Enter- prise/Chesnimnus unit. 1:45 p.m. — Welfare check requested in rural Joseph. 4:10 p.m. — Domes- tic dispute reported in Enterprise. 6:58 p.m. — Report of loose cattle in rural Wallowa. 7:02 p.m. — Civil dispute in Enterprise. 8:06 p.m. — Road hazard reported in Enterprise. 10:35 p.m. — Road haz- ard reported in rural Wallowa. SEPT. 28 5:29 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle crash in rural those cases being part of the September tally, the month ended with 163 cases. Monday, Oct. 4, OHA reported 20 more cases of COVID-19 over the week- end, which brought the overall total now 19 months into the pandemic to 602. There were no new deaths in the latest report, keeping the number of fatalities due to COVID-19 at 12. Wallowa County’s Sep- tember total — and daily average of 5.43 cases per day — were just below August, which saw 180 cases and a rate of 5.81 per day. Still, both months saw more cases in the county than what was recorded during the fi rst year of the pandemic, and the com- bined total of the two months — 343 — was more than the combined total of cases by the end of July. Hospitalizations in the state due to COVID-19 have inched downward, and the Monday report shows there were 769, with 207 being in the ICU. In Region 9, how- ever, OHA data showed 37 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 on both Oct. 3 and 4, a pandemic high. The COVID-19 vacci- nation rate in the county has neared 55%, per OHA data. Through Oct. 2, a total of 3,913 people had received at least one dose, with the rate being 54.7%. Of those 18 and older, its, 3,738 people, or 64.9% of that group. Wallowa. 8:14 a.m. — Report of loose cows in Minam. 8:46 a.m. — Road haz- ard reported in rural Wallowa County. 11:46 a.m. — Report of cows loose in rural Wallowa County. 2 p.m. — Restraining order violation reported in Wallowa. 3:51 p.m. — Report of a possible disturbance. 6:12 p.m. — Traffi c stop in rural Wallowa. WCSO issued a warning for speed. 6:27 p.m. — Traffi c stop in rural Wallowa. WCSO issued a citation for driving while suspended. 10:18 p.m. — Report of vehicle vs. deer in rural Wal- lowa, noninjury. check requested in rural Enterprise. 4:10 p.m. — Heather R. Staff ord, 35, of Joseph, was arrested by the WCSO on three charges of identity theft, three charges of sec- ond-degree theft and three charges of forgery. She was transported to the Umatilla County Jail. 8:56 p.m. — Request for welfare check in rural Enterprise. Police Department after a traffi c complaint in Enterprise on a detainer issued by Wal- lowa County Community Cor- rections for probation viola- tion. Original charge attempt to elude police. Buhler was transported to the Umatilla County Jail. 6:10 p.m. — Lost prop- erty in Minam Canyon. 6:45 p.m. — Request for agency assist. 8 p.m. — Report of hay shed fi re in Lostine. 9:05 p.m. — Public assist in Enterprise. SEPT. 29 7:23 a.m. — Public assist in rural Joseph. 7:34 a.m. — Report of loose cattle on Highway 82 at Minam. 8:06 a.m. — Public assist in rural Lostine. 2:49 p.m. — Traffi c stop in Lostine. 3:48 p.m. — Found two dogs on Highway 3 in rural Enterprise. 7:18 p.m. — Report of an assault in Wallowa. 8:37 p.m. — Noise com- plaint in Joseph. 9:30 p.m. — Report of telephonic harassment in Joseph. SEPT. 30 7:36 a.m. — Report of loose cattle on Highway 82 at Minam. 8:07 a.m. — Public assist with traffi c control in rural Wallowa. 11:25 a.m. — Welfare We do not have the words to express our gratitude to the many people who have shown us such care and love over Alvy’s death. The many texts, emails, calls, cards, flowers, and food as well as the loving people who came out in the wind and rain at Alvy’s memorial service to support us in the loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, meant so very much and were a great comfort. A special thanks to Pastor Steven Kliewer and members of the Lostine Presbyterian Church, CentralCopy, Enterprise Flower Shop and Bollman Funeral Home. All were so very caring and helpful. MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL! Judith, Leah, Jamie and William Robb OCT. 1 6:48 a.m. — Injured deer. Referred to Oregon State Police. 7:59 a.m. — Lost property in Enterprise. 10 a.m. — Lost property in Enterprise. 2:34 p.m. — Possible vio- lation of release agreement in Enterprise. Unfounded. 8:01 p.m. — Report of road hazard in rural Wallowa. OCT. 2 2:50 a.m. — Firearms complaint in rural Joseph. 6:30 a.m. — Informa- tion — parking complaint in Enterprise. 9:03 a.m. — Animal reported in rural Wallowa. 11:53 a.m. — Found dog in Enterprise — mixed lab breed with collar. 1:25 p.m. — Report of dis- turbance in rural Enterprise. 1:39 p.m. — Driving com- plaint in rural Lostine. 2:19 p.m. — Noise com- plaint in Enterprise. 3:21 p.m. — Agency assist in Wallowa. 4:32 p.m. — Smoke reported in residence in Joseph. 6 p.m. — Donald Reed Buhler, 32, of Joseph, was arrested by the Enterprise OCT. 3 5:35 a.m. — Report of fi re in rural Lostine. 6:53 a.m. — Road hazard reported in rural Enterprise. 8:05 a.m. — Noise com- plaint in Joseph. 11:31 a.m. — Welfare check requested in rural Wallowa. 11:36 a.m. — Civil dis- pute in Enterprise. 3:01 p.m. — Kenyon Car- ter Davidson, 19, of Wallowa, was arrested on a Wallowa County warrant. Davidson was transported to the Uma- tilla County Jail. 3:41 p.m. — Allie Lou- ise Doran, 29, of Joseph, was arrested on a Wallowa County warrant on a charge of probation violation. Orig- inal charge was contempt of court. Doran was trans- ported to the Umatilla County Jail. 4:22 p.m. — Report of harassment/criminal mischief. 5:56 p.m. — Report of mule loose in Joseph. 6:45 p.m. — Found credit card in Enterprise. 7:39 p.m. — Request for welfare check in Enterprise. With someone passing who was dear to our hearts, so many kindnesses have been shown to us. There have been phone calls, visits, food, cards, memorials, beautiful flowers, and help with the service. This has been a time of reflection of our mother’s life and we are so thankful for the many ways you have helped honor her. A special thank you to Dr. Maly, Dr. Powers, Nora Stangel and all the health care workers that provided such wonderful care. ALVY E. ROBB JR. Sept. 4, 1947 - Sept. 8, 2021 The Family of Vera Henderson Paul Hatch moved all his merchandise from the former location next to the Joseph Cash Market into the new building, which is now open. Michael McCoy of Elgin has been hired by the city of Wallowa to assume the job of town Marshall. Over 80 persons turned out in Wallowa for a rib- bon cutting ceremony for Leisure Way Too, a 10 unit elderly/disabled housing complex. Enterprise Fire Dept. fi refi ghters Marc Christ- man, Dan Courtney and Jeff Courtney were among those who responded to a fi re call to protect the buildings on the Boston Ranch north of Enterprise from a large grass fi re. Approx. 1,000 acres were burned. Two Enterprise High School graduates, Amber Follett and Sarah Collins, are among the 100 Oregon students recently named as 1996 Ford Scholars. WHAT’S HAPPENING SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6 ROTARY CLUB OF WAL- LOWA COUNTY: Noon-1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall next to the Enterprise Library. Sena- tor Bill Hansell, Angela Diet- rich, and Chuck Anderson will give a program on “Being an Informed Citizen.” Wear your mask. Bring a brown bag lunch, unless you have ordered ahead of time. THURSDAY, OCT. 7 PILATES: 9-10 a.m. Wal- lowa Senior Center. DISCOVERY WALK: Family friendly, 9-11 a.m. every day in October. By appointment only, email judys@wallowology.org to reserve a spot. WALLOWA COUNTY CHESS CLUB: 4-6 p.m. Jose- phy Center in Joseph. Visitors and players of all levels are welcome. Free. FRIDAY, OCT. 8 HARVEST YARD SALE: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hurricane Creek Grange hall, at the inter- section of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane. Col- lectibles, household, crafts. Lunch will be available. TAMKALIKS COMMUNITY CONVERSATION & SLIDE- SHOW: 5-7 p.m. Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland Arbor. Stories & photos from the last 30 years. First Foods dinner for $10/meal, fundraiser for Tam- kaliks Celebration. SATURDAY, OCT. 9 ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAK- FAST: 8-11 a.m. Hurricane Creek Grange, at the intersec- tion of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane. Pancakes, breakfast meat, eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice and coff ee. Requested donation: $8. HARVEST YARD SALE: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hurricane Creek Grange hall, at the inter- section of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane. Col- lectibles, household, crafts. Lunch will be available. WALLOWA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Street in Joseph near Stein’s Distillery. Crafts, produce, homemade goods and live music. Final market day of the season! NEZ PERCE WALLOWA HOMELAND: Starting at 10 a.m. Tamkaliks grounds. Help us welcome back salmon, lamprey, tule, camas and other wetland relatives. A salmon meal will be served at noon, and an afternoon of drumming and dancing. Lim- ited to fully vaccinated people unless too young or medically exempted. EAGLE CAP SHOOTERS ASSOCIATION: 69105 Ant Flat Road, Enterprise (gun range). NRL22 match. MONDAY, OCT. 11 DISCOVERY WALK: Family friendly, 9-11 a.m. every day in October. By appointment only, email judys@wallowology.org to reserve a spot. TUESDAY, OCT. 12 PILATES: 9-10 a.m. Wal- lowa Senior Center. QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center. THURSDAY, OCT. 14 WALLOWA MOUNTAIN QUILTERS GUILD: 6 p.m. Monthly meeting. VFW Hall, Enterprise. Visitors and new members welcome. Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground • wunderground.com High Low Conditions Oct. 7 53 31 Mostly cloudy Oct. 8 58 30 Partly cloudy Oct. 9 57 32 Mostly sunny Oct. 10 55 28 Afternoon showers Oct. 11 43 23 Partly cloudy Oct. 12 43 24 Partly cloudy Oct. 13 44 26 Mostly cloudy Phases of the moon Oct. 12 Oct. 20 Oct. 28 1st Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter Nov. 4 New Moon WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET DATE OCT. 7-13 (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED 6:54 6:19 6:55 6:18 6:57 6:16 6:58 6:14 6:59 6:12 7:01 6:10 7:02 6:08