RECORDS
Wallowa County Chieftain
A2
Enterprise paving covers slop, mud
OUT OF THE PAST
75 YEARS AGO
Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins
Memories of pioneer days
in Wallowa county were
stirred this week when work-
men began tearing down the
old Alder church which was
erected on the Slope in the
1870s. It is believed that the
Alder church was the old-
est church in the county.
Alder was a community
before the town of Enterprise
was founded and the Alder
church was the community
church for many years.
Mrs. Irene Wiggins and
son Bob arrived to start pre-
paring the Wallowa lake
lodge for the 1947 season.
Several new cabins are to be
built on the lodge grounds
this year.
April 3, 1947
100 YEARS AGO
March 30, 1922
In
Enterprise,
the
improvement of pavement
has been so revolutionary
that it is hard to realize that
the town had to put up with
slop, mud and dust in other
years. It is the greatest for-
ward step ever taken by the
town.
The Chico stage now
consists of a packhorse led
behind Tom Jacobs’ sad-
dle horse. Part of the mail is
carried in large saddle bags
on the saddle horse and the
remainder, with such freight
as can be handled, goes on
the pack animal. Due to
snow and mud, the Chico
road is impassible for either
wheels or sled.
J. S. Kay has purchased
the B. E. Duncan store at
Lostine. The stock consists
of groceries and dry goods,
and has enjoyed a good
patronage.
50 YEARS AGO
March 30, 1972
Tryouts for the Chief
Joseph Days court were
held at the show barn at the
county fairgrounds last week.
The three young women cho-
sen to the court are Joni Birk-
maier, EHS; Sherrie Storie,
JHS; and Christi Kiser, JHS.
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April 5
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Enterprise FFA members
brought home fi rst prize in
the parliamentary contest
at the state FFA convention
held in Pendleton. Members
of the team are Kirk Makin,
Jonel Ricker, David Yost,
Tom Wells, Bob Stangel,
David McFetridge, and Pete
Beaudoin.
There have been sev-
eral reports lately of “strange
happenings” in the moun-
tains to the south of Wallowa
Valley. A number of people
in the past two weeks have
seen some unexplained lights
doing some rather odd things.
25 YEARS AGO
March 27, 1997
Idaho Northern & Pacifi c
railroad has received pre-
liminary approval to aban-
don 60 miles of railroad line
from Elgin to Joseph. Wal-
lowa Forest Products has
hired a Chicago law fi rm in
an attempt to stop the aban-
donment which would elim-
inate rail service in Wallowa
County.
Joseph High School stu-
dent Heath Curtiss, 17, was
elected president of the
5,000-member Oregon FFA
organization.
Aneliese Johnson, Enter-
prise High School, has been
named Oregon Class 2A
Girls Basketball Player of
the Year for 1996-97.
DEATH NOTICE
Mikel Terry Holbrook
Mikel Terry Holbrook,
81, of Joseph, passed away
March 27, 2022, at his res-
idence. A full obituary will
be published at a later time.
Loveland Funeral Chapel &
Crematory will be handling
the arrangements.
Phases of the moon
March 31
New Moon
April 8
1st Quarter
April 16
Full Moon
CORRECTIONS
April 23
Last Quarter
WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET MARCH 31– APRIL 6
(from the U.S. Naval Observatory)
THUR
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
6:29
7:17
6:27
7:19
6:25
7:20
6:23
7:21
6:21
7:23
6:20
7:24
6:18
7:25
The A9 article in last
week’s edition “Softball
team opens with two splits”
had the outcome of the fi rst
two games crossed up. The
softball team won the fi rst
game of the season March
18, but lost the second. An
incorrect score for the Lost
River game was also listed.
The correct score was 9-5.
Judith Lee Ross
William Lee Ross
October 26, 1943 - February 12, 2022
July 9, 1942 - February 20,2022
Judith ‘Judy’ Lee Ross, 78, of Joseph,
Oregon, beloved wife, mother and grand-
mother, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022, at
Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise,
Oregon. William ‘Bill’ Lee
Ross, 79 of Joseph, Oregon,
beloved husband, father and
grandfather, passed away
on Feb. 20, 2022, in Joseph,
Oregon.
Judy was born Oct. 26,
1943, to Mary (Daisley)
Russell and Verne Russell
in Seattle, Washington. Bill
was born July 9, 1942, to
Roberta ‘Bertie’ (Rooke)
Ross and William ‘Doug’
Ross in Lewiston, Idaho.
Judy and Bill met during
their final years of high school in Joseph,
and were married on July 7, 1962, in
Enterprise at St. Katherine’s Catholic
Church. During the early years of their
marriage, Bill was serving his country in
the United States Air Force, stationed in
Bangor, Maine. They would live on the
East coast for 4 years where their oldest
daughter was born. At the completion of
Bill’s service, the small family loaded up
a 1958 Chevy and drove cross-country to
their new home in Eastern Oregon, where
their family expanded to include a second
daughter, followed by a son. They would
settle in Island City.
In 1975 the family left Island City and
headed North to Alaska. Judy and Bill lived
in Yakutat, Alaska, until they retired in
1998. Judy worked as a bank teller for Key
Bank for over 15 years. Her friendly and
kind demeanor made her a favorite teller
at the Yakutat branch. Bill worked for the
State of Alaska, Department of Transpor-
tation for 23 years as a heavy equipment
operator and airport manager. It was al-
ways appreciated when the Alaska Airlines
jets were able to land following a heavy
snow.
After retirement, they left Yakutat, re-
turning to Eastern Oregon. They resettled
in Joseph and reconnected with lifelong
friends where they enjoyed an active so-
cial life. Judy’s interests included arts and
crafts, volunteering at the Wallowa County
Museum, working in her flower beds each
spring and summer, and the many get-to-
gethers with dear friends. Bill enjoyed
working in his yard, rounding up cattle with
his friends, ‘boarding’ the neighbor’s hors-
es each summer and keeping their proper-
ty weed, snow and squirrel free. Judy and
Bill were very proud of their
children and grandchildren
and liked to share photos and
tell stories whenever they
got the chance.
Judy was preceded in
death by her parents, Verne
and Mary Russell, and
her grandparents Albert
and Mildred Daisley, and
Leeman
and
Theresa
Russell.
Bill was preceded in death
by his wife, Judith Ross,
his parents, William and
Roberta Ross and his grandpar-
ents Bessie and James Rooke, and
William and Alice Ross.
Judy and Bill are survived by daugh-
ters Teri (Mark) Hoover of Juneau, AK,
and Tina (Ed) Parrott of Pasco, WA, son
Timothy (Kelly) Ross of Kent, WA/Ya-
kutat, AK, and bonus son-in-law Greg
Dierick of Yakutat, AK. Grandchildren
Kyle Dierick of Yakutat, AK, Kristen
Dierick of Wenatchee, WA, and step
grandchildren Kallen Hoover, Kol-
by Hoover, Victoria Walls and Brittany
Parrott; and four step great-grandchildren.
Judy’s brother James (Theresa) Russell of
Joseph, OR, and Aunt Rita Hall of Scotts-
dale, AZ; Bill’s brother Robert Ross of Big
Lake, AK, half-sibling James Ross of Ya-
kutat, AK, and step siblings Molly Gloyer,
Kathleen Hurst, Tim Doughtery and Danny
Doughtery; as well as many cousins, niec-
es, nephews and many very dear friends;
and great grand dogs Allie, Fisher, Tika,
Nahla Rae, Montcie and Mila.
Judy and Bill were loved by all who
knew them, and they will be missed very
much.
Graveside services will be held at 11
a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the
Joseph Cemetery. A small gathering at the
Stubborn Mule will follow.
In lieu of flowers the family requests
donations be made to the Friends of the
Wallowa County Museum and/or the Wal-
lowa County Humane Society. Please send
donations to Bollman Funeral Home, PO
Box 547, Enterprise, OR 97828
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
FOR THE RECORD
MARCH 21
8:39 a.m. — Report of pos-
sible animal abuse in Imnaha.
8:53 a.m. — Loose cattle in
rural Lostine.
10:23 a.m.
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Theft
reported in Enterprise.
5:37 p.m. — Road hazard
in rural Enterprise.
6:22 p.m. — Lost property
in rural Enterprise.
7:49 p.m. — Suspicious
person reported in Enterprise.
MARCH 22
5:25 a.m. — Suspicious
person reported in Enterprise.
10:05 a.m. — Trespassing
reported in Enterprise.
11:09 a.m. — Assault
reported in rural Enterprise.
1:44 p.m. — Scam/fraud in
rural Enterprise.
4:18 p.m. — Welfare check
request in Wallowa.
7:13 p.m. — Public assist
in Enterprise.
7:17 p.m. — Lost dog in
Wallowa; black and white bull
terrier.
MARCH 23
2:26 p.m. — Scam call
reported in Enterprise.
3:49 p.m. — Joseph Ever-
ett Robb, 21, of Lostine, was
arrested by the Union County
Sheriff ’s Offi ce on a Wallowa
County warrant for charges of
failure to comply with terms
of probation with an original
charge of furnishing alcohol to
a minor. Robb was lodged in
the Union County Jail and will
be transported to the Umatilla
County Jail.
4:42 p.m. — Theft report
in Wallowa.
5:35 p.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
6:45 p.m. — At a traffi c
stop in Enterprise, the Enter-
prise Police Department
issued a citation for driv-
ing without a valid operators
license.
7:10 p.m. — Motorist
assist in Enterprise.
8:04 p.m. — Suspicious
circumstances in Enterprise.
9:04 p.m. — Suspicious
circumstances in rural Joseph.
MARCH 24
8:31 a.m. — Scam/fraud
call reported in Joseph.
8:50 a.m. — Public assist
with lockout in rural Joseph.
10:16 a.m. — Theft of ser-
vices reported in Enterprise.
10:49 a.m. — Public assist
in Enterprise.
12:58 p.m. — Scam/fraud
call reported in Enterprise.
1:23 p.m. — Agency assist
in Enterprise.
2:56 p.m. — Scam call
reported in Enterprise.
3:32 p.m. — Abandoned
boat in Enterprise.
5:17 p.m. — Dog as public
nuisance/at large reported in
rural Enterprise.
5:30 p.m. — Public assist in
Umatilla County.
7:13 p.m. — Nathaniel
Eugene Richcreek, 43, of Asto-
ria, was arrested by the Clat-
sop County Sheriff ’s Offi ce
on two Wallowa County war-
rants for charges of failure to
appear. The original charges
include driving while sus-
pended/revoked,
resisting
arrest, failure to carry/pres-
ent license and two charges of
failure to appear in the second
degree. Richcreek was lodged
in the Clatsop County Jail and
is pending transport.
7:23 p.m. — Theft reported
in Wallowa.
7:28 p.m. — Theft reported
in rural Joseph.
7:40 p.m. — Report of fi re
in rural Wallowa.
9:05 p.m. — Report of sus-
picious person/trespass in
Wallowa.
MARCH 25
8:49 a.m. — Lost wallet
reported in Lostine.
11:15 a.m. — Theft com-
plaint in Enterprise.
12:09 p.m. — Scam call
reported in Enterprise.
2:01 p.m. — Found item in
rural Wallowa.
2:58 p.m. — Public assist
in Joseph.
3:02 p.m. — Trespass com-
plaint in rural Enterprise.
3:07 p.m. — Civil dispute
in Joseph.
3:34 p.m. — Traffi c com-
plaint in Enterprise.
4:21 p.m. — Agency assist
near Wallowa Lake.
4:41 p.m. — Suspicious
persons reported in Enterprise.
6:48 p.m. — At a traffi c stop
in Enterprise, the EPD issued a
warning for no insurance.
6:52 p.m. — Public assist
in Enterprise.
7:43 p.m.
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Animal
WHAT’S HAPPENING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA
COUNTY: Noon to 1 p.m. Odd
Fellows Hall next to the Enter-
prise Library.
LIFESTYLE
WELLNESS
CLASS: 5-7 p.m., Wallowa
Memorial Medical Clinic,
Joseph. Wednesday evenings
through May 25. Focusing
on nutrition, exercise, sleep,
decreasing stress, increasing
social contacts and avoiding
health risks. A supportive envi-
ronment with like-minded
people dealing with the same
issues and wellness concerns.
July 22, 1931 - February 6, 2022
Charlotte
Viola
Stonebrink, 90, was
born July 22, 1931, at
Paradise, Oregon, and
died Feb. 6, 2022, at her
winter home in Yuma,
Arizona. Her parents
were William (Crooks)
Frazier and Mattie
Ann (Miller) Frazier.
When Charlotte was 5
years old her parents
were asked if she could
start school because
they needed her for the
Christmas program, so
off she went on her horse. Later the family moved to
Lostine, where Charlotte graduated as valedictorian of
her class of seven students, the only girl.
Charlotte married classmate Cyril Long and they had
two children, Larry and Bonnie. Cyril was killed in a
farm accident at age 39. Charlotte remained on the farm
and married Don Stonebrink in 1972. The family grew
by leaps and bounds with Don’s five children and one
more child added to this union, Melvin.
Charlotte was the proverbial farm wife, a devoted
member of the Lostine Presbyterian Church and a
wonderful mother.
Survivors include her husband, Don; son, Larry
Long (Pam) of Walla Walla, Washington; daughter,
Bonnie (Elwayne) Henderson of Wallowa, Oregon;
son, Melvin Stonebrink (Dena) of Wallowa, Oregon;
stepchildren, Kathy Stonebrink of Murray, Iowa,
Diana (Dennis) Harvey of Lostine, Oregon, and John
Stonebrink of Ontario, Oregon; 14 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; niece, Betty (Jim) Banister of
Nampa, Idaho; and many great-nieces, great-nephews
and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Cyril; sister, Hattie Nedrow; stepsons, Gary and Corey
Stonebrink; niece, Ruby Wren; and a baby sister who
died at birth.
Private burial has taken place at the Lostine Cemetery.
A memorial service is being planned for late spring.
MARCH 26
12:18 a.m. — Dark brown
Catahoula dog missing in
Enterprise.
1:01 p.m. — Found fi rearm
in Joseph.
6:06 p.m. — Found wallet
in rural Enterprise.
9:26 p.m. — Dog lost in
Wallowa.
9:31 p.m. — Agency assist
in Enterprise.
10:38 p.m. — Agency
assist in Enterprise.
MARCH 27
9:31 a.m. — Report of
missing cows in rural Joseph.
9:50 a.m. — Report of a
disturbance in Imnaha.
11:18 a.m. — Call to inform
of a controlled burn beginning
now and continuing most of
the day in Enterprise.
1:51 p.m. — Call to
inform of a controlled burn in
Enterprise.
3:12 p.m. — Report of
found dog in rural Joseph.
4:18 p.m. — Report of a
disturbance in Enterprise.
7:59 p.m. — Animal report
in rural Enterprise.
9:40 p.m. — Report of a
lost dog in Joseph; black and
white female border collie
named Fly.
9:47 p.m. — Alex Steven
Emery Martin, 30, of Enter-
prise, was arrested by the EPD
during a traffi c stop in Enter-
prise on charges of DUII and
reckless driving. Martin was
cited and released.
10:09 p.m. — Suspicious
vehicle in Lostine.
11:25 p.m. — Public assist
request in Enterprise.
SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT
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Call 541-426-7908 to register.
MONDAY, APRIL 4
ODOT PUBLIC MEETING:
5:30 p.m. Joseph Community
Center, 102 E 1st St., Joseph.
Information will be shared
regarding the Oregon Depart-
ment of Transportation side-
walk curb ramp project in
downtown Joseph.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA
COUNTY: Noon to 1 p.m. Odd
Charlotte V. (Frazier) Stonebrink
reunited with owner in rural
Enterprise.
8:28 p.m. — Civil dispute
in rural Enterprise.
8:41 p.m. — Request for
additional patrols in Wallowa.
10:25 p.m. — Request for
public assist in rural Enterprise.
10:45 p.m. — Road hazard
in rural Enterprise.
Fellows Hall next to the Enter-
prise Library.
LIFESTYLE
WELLNESS
CLASS: 5-7 p.m., Wallowa
Memorial Medical Clinic,
Joseph. Wednesday evenings
throughMay 25. Focusing
on nutrition, exercise, sleep,
decreasing stress, increasing
social contacts and avoiding
health risks. A supportive envi-
ronment with like-minded
people dealing with the same
issues and wellness concerns.
Call 541-426-7908 to register.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA
COUNTY: Noon to 1 p.m. Odd
Fellows Hall next to the Enter-
prise Library.
FOOT CLINIC: 12:30-3 p.m.
Wallowa Senior Center.
LIFESTYLE
WELLNESS
CLASS: 5-7 p.m., Wallowa
Memorial Medical Clinic,
Joseph. Wednesday evenings
through May 25. Focusing
on nutrition, exercise, sleep,
decreasing stress, increasing
social contacts and avoiding
health risks. A supportive envi-
ronment with like-minded
people dealing with the same
issues and wellness concerns.
Call 541-426-7908 to register.
KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP:
6-7 p.m. Wallowa Elementary
School. Parents bring birth
certifi cate and immunization
records. Child must be 5 years
old on or before Sept. 1, 2022.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
SUICIDE
PREVENTION
TRAINING: 6-7:30 p.m. Wal-
lowa Valley Center for Well-
ness, 606 Medical Parkway in
Enterprise. Free training and
open to the public. For info,
call 541-426-4524.