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RECORDS
Wallowa County Chieftain
DEATH NOTICE
FOR THE RECORD
Michael Perren
JAN. 7
10:24 a.m. — A single-ve-
hicle, noninjury motor-vehicle
crash in rural Enterprise.
12:59 p.m. — Motor-
ist assistance performed in
Enterprise.
1:20 p.m. — Civil dispute in
Enterprise.
2:07 p.m. — Public assis-
tance in Joseph.
7:11 p.m. — Attempt to
locate juvenile in rural Enter-
prise. Juvenile found and
returned home.
JAN. 8
1:49 a.m. — Suspicious cir-
cumstances reported in Joseph.
2:02 a.m. — Report of crim-
inal mischief at Pioneer Guest
Home in Enterprise.
9:13 a.m. — Transport in
rural Enterprise.
10:50 a.m. — Animal report
made in rural Lostine.
11:53 a.m. — Vandalism
reported in Enterprise.
12:01 p.m. — Vandalism
reported in Enterprise.
1:43 p.m. — Single-vehi-
cle slide-off and road hazard
reported in rural Lostine.
2:31 p.m. — Agency assis-
tance in Lostine.
4:19 p.m. — Missing per-
son reported in rural Wallowa.
Juvenile found and returned to
residence.
4:43 p.m. — Noise com-
plaint in rural Joseph.
5:49 p.m. — Welfare check
requested in Wallowa County.
5:53 p.m. — Road hazard
Michael Perren, 69, Enterprise, passed away on
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital.
A full obituary will be published at a later time. Love-
land Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the
arrangements.
Doris J. Tsiatsos
May 30, 1931 - January 1, 2022
Doris J. Tsiatsos, be-
loved wife of Greg, of
Starkey, died January 1,
2022, at a lo-
cal care facili-
ty. She was 90
years of age. A
memorial gath-
ering will be
announced
in
the spring to cel-
ebrate her life.
Arrangements
are entrusted to
Daniels~Knopp Funeral,
Cremation & Life Cele-
bration Center.
She was born, Do-
ris Jean Gray on May
30, 1931 in Wallowa, to
Lloyd and Eunice (Scott)
Gray. At the age of 7, her
father bought her a violin
and lessons to play it, to
entice her to want to join
the rest of the family in
moving to La Grande. It
was the beginning of a
lifelong love of music.
Doris was raised and ed-
ucated in La Grande, first
at Greenwood School
and later graduated from
La Grande High School
with the class of 1949.
After her graduation, she
married Greg Tsiatsos at
her parents’ home in La
Grande. She was not ac-
customed to the many and
varied household duties
of a housewife and ranch
wife but she embraced the
adventure and became a
very proficient cook and
homemaker and even
helped Greg with the live-
stock. She was
an accomplished
seamstress and
made her fam-
ily’s
clothes.
Doris was very
active in the
Grande Ronde
Symphony for
most of her life
and was the con-
cert master for many years
and donated her valued
violin to the symphony.
Surviving family mem-
bers include her husband
of 72 years, Greg Tsiatsos
of Starkey; daughter, Sha-
ron Crampton of Starkey;
brother and sister-in-law,
Don and Brenda Gray of
Vancouver, Washington;
grandchildren,
Rhonda
Ross, Jason Crampton,
and twins, Christopher
Tsiatsos and Deena Haun;
a great-grandson, Caden
Ross, to whom she gave
her Cadillac for Christ-
mas. Besides her parents,
she was preceded in death
by her daughter, Deena
Hale; her son, Grant Tsiat-
sos and her sister, Barbara
Gray.
Friends who wish may
make contributions in
memory of Doris Tsiatsos
to her beloved, Grande
Ronde Symphony.
David Lou “Moke” Cummings
August 20th, 1941 - December 30th, 2021
David Lou “Moke” Cummings,
of Weston, was born in Pendleton
on Aug. 20, 1941, to Cappie Case
and Glen Vernon Cummings. He
was the oldest of three children.
He spent his grade school years
in Walla Walla and Spokane, WA.
The family returned to Weston
where Dave attended his 9th-
12th grade years at Weston Union
High. At Weston he played all
sports that were offered: football, basketball, track, and
baseball.
Upon graduation in 1959 he received a basketball
and track scholarship to La Verne College in CA.
He later transferred to Eastern Oregon College and
received his BS in 1964. He then enlisted in officer
candidate school through the Navy and was stationed
at Pensacola, FL before being honorably discharged.
After his service he worked for the Forest Service, sta-
tioned at a lookout tower outside of Ukiah, and he was
head of a trail crew. David returned to EOC to finish
his degree in Health & PE. At EOC he met the love of
his life, Dana Kaye Smith, and they were married after
graduating in 1969.
They taught their first year in Hinton, Alberta, Can-
ada, making lifelong friends and having lots of adven-
tures.
They returned to Weston and Dave taught in the
Weston-Athena school district for 30 years as a be-
loved PE, health, and history teacher being given the
nickname “Moke” from his students.
He and Kaye had one daughter, Colby. Dave coached
many of her sports teams and was especially proud
of starting the W-M cross-country program. He put
together and coached the girls team to a district win
and berth to state. Dave coached many other sports
for Weston and Weston-McEwen including; football,
basketball, baseball, track, driver’s ed, trap shooting,
archery, and hunter’s education.
Dave’s passions were hunting, fishing, gardening/
ponds, and spending time with his two grandsons
Kennisen and Kellan. “Papa” was their favorite per-
son to spend time with in any adventure. David Lou
loved fishing in Alaska, Cow Creek (Imnaha), McKay
Reservoir, and anywhere he could catch a big one with
people he loved.
The last four years he was a remarkable caregiver for
his wife of 53 years.
He was blessed in his last few weeks to be surround-
ed by people who loved him and to hear all of the im-
pacts he had on the lives of others.
David Lou passed away at his home in Weston on
Dec. 30, 2021, with his wife and daughter by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Kaye; daughter, Col by
Knifong, and husband Ken; grandsons Kennisen and
Kellan Knifong, all of Enterprise, OR; sister, Glenda
(Ron) Rainwater; nephews David, Chris, and Glen
Cummings, Todd and Matt Rainwater; nieces Lisa
Lovell and Cherie Rainwater; numerous cousins; life-
long friends he considered brothers and sisters; and
people that considered him a second dad.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother
Dennis and Linda Cummings, beloved aunts, uncles,
and cousins.
There will be a celebration of his life this summer
when he can be honored outside.
Donations can be made in his honor to David
Cummings Memorial gifts for children in need:
Jolly Circle Club, c/o Edith Lieuallen 57802 Pine
Creek Road Weston, OR 97886.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
reported in rural Imnaha.
6:32 p.m. — Report of elec-
tronic harassment in Enterprise.
8:59 p.m. — Report of ver-
bal harassment in Enterprise.
11:24 p.m. — Report of
domestic violence in Wallowa.
JAN. 9
9:31 a.m. — Power outage
in Wallowa County.
1:41 p.m. — Criminal mis-
chief in Enterprise.
3:38 p.m. — Report of pos-
sible animal abuse in Enterprise.
3:53 p.m. — Noninjury,
vehicle vs. deer, motor-ve-
hicle crash reported in rural
Enterprise.
8:20 p.m. — Home visit in
Enterprise.
JAN. 10
6:50 a.m. — Request for
assistance with a vehicle lock-
out in Enterprise.
10:40 a.m. — Report of
dogs running at large.
11:38 a.m. — Theft report
in rural Wallowa.
11:46 a.m. — Report of
loose and/or lost horse on Fish
Hatchery Road.
11:59 a.m. — Criminal mis-
chief reported in Enterprise.
12:01 p.m. — Report of a
scam in Enterprise.
12:14 p.m. — Report of ani-
mal neglect in Joseph.
1:11 p.m. — Report of a sto-
len vehicle in rural Enterprise.
4:57 p.m. — Road hazard in
Joseph.
5:06 p.m. — Loose horse
reported in rural Enterprise.
5:13 p.m. — Injured deer
reported on Highway 82 in rural
Enterprise.
11:17 p.m. — Suspicious
circumstances reported in
Enterprise.
JAN. 11
12:53 p.m. — Welfare check
requested in Enterprise.
4:14 p.m. — Lost phone
reported in Enterprise.
4:54 p.m. — Motorist assis-
tance in Enterprise.
5:05 p.m. — Motorist assis-
tance in Enterprise.
8:02 p.m. — Traffi c stop
in Enterprise; Wallowa County
Sheriff ’s Offi ce issued a warn-
ing for speed.
JAN. 12
2:11 p.m. — License plate
and nut driver found in Joseph.
6:28 p.m. — Report of
injured deer in rural Wallowa.
8:07 p.m. — Motorist assist
in Enterprise.
8:38 p.m. — Ronald J.
Landowski, 55, of Enterprise,
was arrested by the Enterprise
Police Department during a
traffi c stop in Enterprise on
charges of DUII and reckless
driving. The vehicle was towed
and Landowski was cited and
released.
JAN. 13
8:05 a.m. — Report of
possible drug off ense in rural
Enterprise.
11:55 a.m. — Request for
attempt to locate in Enterprise.
1:12 p.m. — Animal report
in Enterprise.
2:36 p.m. — Harassment
reported in Enterprise.
2:42 p.m. — Civil dispute
reported in Lostine.
3:46 p.m. — Report of scam
in Wallowa.
7:41 p.m. — Traffi c stop in
Enterprise; warning issued.
9:05 p.m. — A disturbance
was reported in Enterprise.
JAN. 14
12:20 a.m. — Road hazard
in rural Enterprise.
6:49 p.m. — Welfare check
requested in Lostine.
8:14 p.m. — 911 call to
request directions to the near-
est hospital. Caller declined
ambulance service twice.
11:01 p.m. — Traffi c stop in
rural Joseph; warning for light-
ing equipment.
JAN. 15
3:19 a.m. — Report of dis-
turbing the peace in rural
Lostine.
9:11 a.m. — Public assis-
tance requested in Joseph.
9:53 a.m. — Public assis-
tance in Enterprise.
1:57 p.m. — Public assis-
tance in Enterprise.
5:06 p.m. — Dog bite inci-
dent in Lostine.
5:59 p.m. — Public assis-
tance in rural Enterprise.
8:34 p.m. — Traffi c stop in
rural Enterprise; warning for
lighting equipment.
11:31 p.m. — Traffi c stop in
rural Lostine/Enterprise; warn-
ing for speed.
JAN. 16
12:36 p.m. — Public assis-
tance in Enterprise.
2:05 p.m. — During a traffi c
stop in Enterprise; the Wallowa
County Sheriff ’s Offi ce issued a
warning for failure to drive in
lane.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
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High Low
Conditions
Jan. 20
39
32
rain/snow
Jan. 21
38
23
partly cloudy
Jan. 22
41
25
mostly sunny
Jan. 23
42
26
mostly sunny
Jan. 24
40
25
mostly sunny
Jan. 25
38
24
mostly sunny
Jan. 26
38
24
partly cloudy
Phases of the moon
Jan. 25
Jan. 31
Feb. 8
Feb. 16
Last Quarter
New Moon
1st Quarter
Full Moon
WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET JAN. 20 – 26
(from the U.S. Naval Observatory)
THUR
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
7:20
4:41
7:19
4:42
7:18
4:43
7:17
4:45
7:16
4:46
7:15
4:48
7:14
4:49
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19
EAGLE CAP EXTREME: 9 a.m.
Main Street in Enterprise. Vet
checks. Open to public.
ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA
COUNTY: Noon-1 p.m. Rotary
meets virtually on Zoom. Con-
tact jessie.michaelson@wind-
ingwaters.org for the link.
EAGLE CAP EXTREME: 1 p.m.
Main Street in Joseph. Vet
checks. Open to public.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
TACO
NIGHT: 5-8 p.m. VFW Hall,
Enterprise. $8 per person.
THURSDAY, JAN. 20
EAGLE CAP EXTREME: Noon.
Fergi Ski Area, 9 miles south-
east of Joseph. Race start:
200-mile race, 100-mile race,
fi rst stage of the 31-mile, two-
day mid-distance race and
the 22-mile, two-day Juniors’
mid-distance race. Shuttle
starts at 9:45 am. Merchandise
and concession sales. Free and
open to public. www.eagle-
capextreme.com.
WALLOWA-ABLE BALANCE
CLASS: 1-1:45 p.m. Wallowa
Memorial Hospital classroom.
Taught by WMH physical
and occupational therapists.
Wayne S. Wolfe
August 27, 1918 - December 31, 2021
Wayne S. Wolfe was born in Wallowa,
OR, on August 27, 1918 to Elisha and Mary
Wolfe. He attended a one room school-
house on Allen Canyon Loop through the
8th grade, and graduated
from Wallowa High School
in 1937.
Wayne worked on his
family’s ranch until age
21 when he married Verla
Thompson on November
2, 1939 in Weiser, Idaho.
Wayne went to work for the
mill in Wallowa and then
moved to La Grande where
he worked for Union Pacific
Railroad. Wayne and Verla
had two children, Alan and
Frances.
Wayne was drafted into the Army in
June 1944, when Frances was just a baby.
He spent 18 weeks in Mineral Wells, TX, in
training, then was sent to Biloxi, MS, and
back to Amarillo, TX, where he trained in
Airplane Mechanics. He contracted rheu-
matic fever while in Amarillo and spent a
month in the hospital. When he was dis-
charged from the hospital he was sent to
Ft. Benning, GA, where he was part of the
Air/Sea Rescue and then to Myrtle Beach,
SC, for the remainder of his military ser-
vice. He was only able to visit home twice
in his two years in the service. After re-
turning from his military service, he and
Verla parted, and Wayne moved home to
Wallowa County.
Wayne met Edna June Audet at a dance
at the Edelweiss dance hall at Wallowa
Lake. They were married December 3,
1947, and began their married life deter-
mined to build a ranch of their own. They
rented the Woods place outside of Lostine
and their first son, Gordon was born. A few
years later they bought a place outside of
Wallowa from which they would grow and
expand their ranch. A second son, David,
was born completing their family.
Wayne spent his years raising his family
and working hard at building their ranch.
They bought range, crop and timberland
over the years. Wayne spent many hours
riding the range and spotting places where
ponds could be developed
and then proceeded to build
them. This made for excel-
lent summer range for the
cattle. The ranch raises cat-
tle, grain and hay and also
has a nice stand of timber on
the range. Wayne continued
to work ground and work
with the cattle well into his
90s, including continuing to
sort cattle when he was 94.
Although he was very
busy with his ranch life he
found time to be involved in
the community.
Wayne was President of the Wallowa
School Board, and was able to hand diplo-
mas to both of his sons as well as numerous
other graduates of Wallowa High School.
He was a member of the Federal Land
Bank Board and served many years on the
Wallowa County Grain Growers Board.
Wayne and his son, Gordon were Oregon
Wheat League Conservation Farmers of
the Year in 1983.
Wayne died peacefully in his sleep on
December 31, 2021. He was preceded
in death by his parents; brothers, Elvyn
and Bill; sisters, Lorraine and Frances;
his wife, Edna June and his youngest
son, David. He is survived by his son,
Alan and wife Sharon; and his daughter,
Frances of Boise. His son, Gordon and
wife, Rebecca of Wallowa. 6 grandchil-
dren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Services are Saturday, January 22 at
1:00 p.m., at St. Katherine’s Catholic
Church in Enterprise, OR.
Burial following at Wallowa Ceme-
tery. Memorials may be made to Wallowa
County 4-H Leaders Assoc. or your local
FFA Chapter.
Designed for older adults to
focus on safe cardio, strength-
ening and coordination. To
register, call 541-426-5314.
FRIDAY, JAN. 21
EAGLE CAP EXTREME: Noon.
Second stage of the 31-mile,
two-day mid-distance race
and the 22-mile, two-day
Juniors’ mid-distance race.
Drive to the Fergi Ski Area
parking lot to watch the teams
fi nish. Saturday ski while you
wait.
SATURDAY, JAN. 22
CHILI COOK-OFF: 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Hurricane Creek
Grange. $10 entry fee. At
noon, chili and corn bread will
be served for $5. For more info,
call 541-605-8233.
EAGLE CAP EXTREME: 6 p.m.
Awards ceremony. Not open
to the public this year, but will
be livestreamed on Facebook
beginning at 6 p.m.
TUESDAY, JAN. 25
WALLOWA-ABLE BALANCE
CLASS: 1-1:45 p.m. Wallowa
Memorial Hospital classroom.
Taught by WMH physical
and occupational therapists.
Designed for older adults to
focus on safe cardio, strength-
ening and coordination. To
register, call 541-426-5314.
QUILTING GROUP: 1-3 p.m.
Wallowa Senior Center.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26
LIFESTYLE
WELLNESS
CLASS: 5-7 p.m., Wallowa
Mountain Medical Clinic,
Joseph. Wednesday evenings
Jan. 26-March 16. Presented
by Dr. Emily Sheahan. How
nutrition choices aff ect your
body and health; a support-
ive environment with like-
minded people dealing with
the same issues and wellness
concerns. Call 541-426-9708
to register.
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