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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