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RECORDS
Wallowa County Chieftain
Enyart charged with
fi rst-degree murder
OUT OF THE PAST
Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins
100 YEARS AGO
May 11, 1922
An indictment charging
George
Enyart
with
fi rst degree murder was
returned by the grand jury.
Lawrence King died at
Wallowa last week as the
result of a blow infl icted by
a rock on his right temple.
As the result of tak-
ing poison, Maggie Alice
Carper, 14, died Monday
evening at the home of
her father, J. K. Carper in
Promise. An investigation
disclosed that the girl had
been the victim of melan-
cholia which led her to take
the poison with probable
intent to end her life.
E.J. Conkelman is
installing a radio receiv-
ing set, powerful enough
to listen in on broadcasting
as far away as Los Ange-
les and Denver. Mr. Conk-
elman found that his aerial
was too short so received
permission to use the top of
the Enterprise hotel for one
end of the line.
75 YEARS AGO
May 15, 1947
The Tiny Tot shop on
west Main street was for-
mally opened for business
this week.
Tickets on the new Ford
car to be given away by
the Enterprise chamber of
commerce at the Wallowa
county fair this summer
are now on sale. The car,
a super deluxe 5-passenger
coupe, is on display. The
Ford is being raffl ed off to
help the chamber pay for
the new football fi eld.
50 YEARS AGO
May 11, 1972
Student body elections
for the 1972-73 school year
have been completed with
Carol Rathbun (Joseph),
Vin Searles (Enterprise)
and Rod Riggs (Wallowa)
selected as student body
president of their schools.
Joyce Tippett bowled an
amazing 630 series from
scratch at the Elks Bowling
Visitation at La Grande.
She had games of 223, 233
and 174.
The 1972 “Father of the
Year” for Wallowa County
is Mr. Roy W. Daggett of
Joseph, it was announced
by the Wallowa County
CowBelles, sponsor of the
contest.
Jennifer Hawkins, from
Flora, has won third place
in the state for fi fth grad-
ers entering a poster to
the Oregon TB and Respi-
ratory Disease Associa-
tion urging people to stop
smoking.
25 YEARS AGO
May 8, 1997
Annette Aschenbrenner
of Enterprise was recently
named manager of Pioneer
Bank’s Enterprise branch.
Kati Ritter, a freshman at
EHS, recently won the writ-
ten “Business Principals and
Procedures” contest at the
state Future Business Lead-
ers of America conference
and earned the right to com-
pete at the national FBLA
conference.
A pencil drawing of an
old woman by JHS sopho-
more Matt McDonal, earned
the awards for both Best of
Show and People’s Choice
at last weekend’s Wallowa
County Youth Arts Festival.
DEATH NOTICES
Elvin ‘Buzz’ Cate
Elvin “Buzz” Cate, 82, of Imnaha, died April 22, 2022,
at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. No services are planned
at this time. His ashes will be interred at Grouse Flat
Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bollman Funeral Home,
Enterprise.
Linda L. Crutcher Southwick
Linda Louise Crutcher Southwick, 70, formerly of Wal-
lowa County, died April 16, 2022, in Roseburg. Arrange-
ments are by Roseburg National Cemetery.
Gloria ‘Ann’ (Ratcliff) Payne
June 2, 1936 - April 11, 2022
Ann Payne died peacefully on
April 11, 2022, at her daughter
Jill’s home in Redmond, Oregon,
surrounded by her family. She was
85. A celebration of Ann’s life will
be held at 3 p.m. May 28 at the
Enterprise Community Church.
Ann was born June 2, 1936,
in Enterprise, Oregon, to Leland
and Erna Ratcliff. Ann spent her
childhood in Enterprise where she graduated from
Enterprise High School. She was an only child whose
father taught her to love the wilderness by taking her
hiking and fishing, while her mother shared her love
of shopping and travel. Ann went on to attend Oregon
State University, where she was active in her sorority and
graduated with her bachelor’s degree. After graduating,
Ann reconnected with her childhood friend Tom Payne
and they were married on Jan. 7, 1959, in California.
In 1961 Tom, Ann and their young son, Brad, moved
to La Grande, where their daughters, Jill and Karen,
were born. Ann stayed home to raise their children for
several years before returning to work as a librarian at
Island City Elementary School until her retirement. Ann
was always passionate about books and reading and was
especially excited to share this joy with her students.
With both Tom and Ann working on a school schedule,
their family was able to spend their summers at Wallowa
Lake playing on the water and enjoying time at their
family cabin.
During their years of retirement, Tom and Ann (and
dog Jiggs) traveled extensively with their Good Sam
group before settling into a snowbird lifestyle between
Gold Canyon, Arizona, and Wallowa Lake.
Ann was a driving force in continuing the tradition
of family summers at Wallowa Lake with her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved
sharing the cabin with family and friends, frequently
inviting grandchildren to stay for weeks at a time. She
enjoyed spending her time playing on the lake, hunting
for mushrooms and huckleberries, reading to her
grandchildren, as well as having tiddly time with her
many friends. Ann gathered and maintained friendships
from childhood, college, Arizona and her travels with
Tom. She could hardly walk through town without seeing
a friend to chat with.
Ann had an unsurpassable love and kindness for her
family and friends. She shaped the lives of many and will
be dearly missed. Her enthusiasm and joy will be passed
on through her sister-in-law, Lora Lee Evans; children,
Brad (Janell) Payne, Jill (Brent) Goold and Karen Payne;
grandchildren, Laurel (Michael), Kyle (Samantha), Ryan
(Kayla), Steve (Collete), Jordon (Adrianna), Jillian,
Megan and Nick; and great-grandchildren, Launa,
Athena, Maya, Beckett and Amelia.
FOR THE RECORD
MAY 2
7:43 a.m. — Single-vehicle, non-in-
jury crash in rural Imnaha.
9:37 a.m. — Dog as public nuisance
reported in Enterprise.
10:01 a.m. — Possible wolf depreda-
tion reported in rural Enterprise.
11:32 a.m. — Trespassing and sec-
ond-degree theft reported in rural
Wallowa.
3:43 p.m. — Civil dispute reported in
Joseph.
5:04 p.m. — Disturbance reported in
Enterprise.
MAY 3
11:30 a.m. — Criminal mischief
reported in Joseph.
1:35 p.m. — Report of horse stuck in
fence in rural Enterprise; owner located.
2:45 p.m. — Traffi c complaint on High-
way 82 in rural Enterprise.
3:30 p.m. — Scam call reported in
rural Enterprise.
5:51 p.m. — Commercial alarm activa-
tion in Enterprise.
7:59 p.m. — Identity theft reported in
Enterprise.
8:07 p.m. — Trespassing reported in
Enterprise.
MAY 4
2:07 p.m. — Agency assist in
Enterprise.
3:12 p.m. — Ryder Henry Goller, 18,
of Wallowa, was arrested by the Wallowa
County Sheriff ’s Offi ce on charges of sec-
ond-degree assault and harassment.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Goller was transported to the Umatilla
County Jail.
3:29 p.m. — Firearms complaint in
rural Elgin.
7:05 p.m. — Report of single-vehicle
crash in rural Enterprise.
10:09 p.m. — At a traffi c stop in Enter-
prise, the Enterprise Police Department
issued a warning for speed.
10:25 p.m. — Traffi c stop in Enterprise;
no action taken.
10:51 p.m. — Public assist with lock-
out in Enterprise.
11:13 p.m. — At traffi c stop in Enter-
prise, the EPD issued a warning.
MAY 5
9:56 a.m. — Suspicious person
reported in rural Enterprise.
5:05 p.m. — Vandalism reported in
Enterprise.
5:45 p.m. — Request for public assist
in rural Enterprise.
6:05 p.m. — Report of fi re in Joseph.
8:30 p.m. — Report of road hazard in
rural Enterprise.
8:48 p.m. — Public assist in Enterprise.
MAY 6
7:52 a.m. — Road hazard reported on
Highway 82 in rural Wallowa.
8:34 a.m. — Scam call reported in
rural Enterprise.
9:39 a.m. — Road hazard reported on
Highway 3 in rural Enterprise.
10:05 a.m. — Domestic disturbance
reported in rural Joseph. The WCSO
arrested Tavin I. Hurley, 30, of Joseph,
on fi rst-degree charges of burglary and
aggravated theft. He was transported to
the Umatilla County Jail.
10:30 a.m. — Traffi c complaint on
WHAT’S HAPPENING
TAMKALIKS
RUMMAGE
SALE:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nez Perce Homeland
Farmhouse, 71054 Whiskey Creek Road,
Wallowa. In addition to rummage trea-
sures, there will be fry bread, bison chili
and baked goods for sale to-go.
WALLOWA VALLEY YOUTH ARTS FES-
TIVAL: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Josephy Center for
Arts and Culture, Joseph. Free admission.
Artwork, hands-on activities and musical
performances by local youth. The show
runs one week, until May 21.
TUNESMITH NIGHT: 7-10 p.m. Odd Fel-
lows Hall, Enterprise. Bart Budwig, Patrice
Webb and Willy Jay Tracy are featured.
$10 admission. No food or drink service
provided; BYO. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 12
WALLOWA MOUNTAIN QUILTERS
GUILD: 6 p.m. Monthly meeting. VFW
Hall, Enterprise. Visitors and new mem-
bers welcome.
MONDAY, MAY 16
WALLOWA COUNTY CHESS CLUB: 3:30-
5:30 p.m. Josephy Center, Joseph. Free.
Players of all ages and levels are welcome.
SATURDAY, MAY 14
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST AND
BAZAAR: 7-11 a.m. Hurricane Creek
Grange, at the intersection of Hurricane
Creek Road and Airport Lane. Pancakes,
breakfast meat, eggs, biscuits and gravy,
juice and coff ee. Requested donation: $8.
REGIONAL BAZAAR: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Hurri-
cane Creek Grange. Items include Costa
Rica coff ee beans, Bling jewelry, Scentsy
and more. For more info: 541-605-8233.
TUESDAY, MAY 17
QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wal-
lowa Senior Center.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:
6 p.m. Wallowa Memorial Hospital con-
ference room. Support, share resources,
celebrate milestones and listen to speak-
ers talk about topics relating to mastec-
tomies and breast cancer. Everyone is
welcome. Virtual link available. Preregis-
tration required. 541-426-7919.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY:
Noon-1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, Enterprise.
LIFESTYLE WELLNESS CLASS: 5-7 p.m.,
Wallowa Memorial Medical Clinic, Joseph.
Wednesday evenings until May 25. Focus-
ing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, decreas-
ing stress, increasing social contacts and
Memorial Service
MAY 7
7:40 a.m. — Rocks causing road haz-
ard on Highway 3 in rural Enterprise.
7:44 a.m. — Traffi c complaint on High-
way 82 in rural Lostine.
10:41 a.m. — Civil dispute in rural
Joseph.
5:47 p.m. — Traffi c stop in rural Enter-
prise; WCSP issued a warning.
6:26 p.m. — Noise complaint in
Enterprise.
7:33 p.m. — Report of possible theft
in Enterprise.
8:47 p.m. — At a traffi c stop in Enter-
prise, the EPD issued a citation for fail-
ure to transfer title and no insurance. The
vehicle was towed.
10:23 p.m. — At. a traffi c stop in Enter-
prise, the EPD issued a warning.
MAY 8
12:21 a.m. — At a traffi c stop in rural
Lostine, the EPD issued a citation for
speeding.
12:35 a.m. — At a traffi c stop in rural
Wallowa, the EPD issued a warning for
failure to maintain lane.
7:51 a.m. — Lost male Jack Russell ter-
rier in Enterprise.
9:29 a.m. — Single-vehicle, non-in-
jury crash reported in rural Wallowa.
12:16 p.m. — Road hazard reported in
Joseph.
3:02 p.m. — At a traffi c stop in Enter-
prise, citations were issued by the EPD.
SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT
EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY:
Noon-1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, Enterprise.
Dr. Elizabeth Powers will present on the
recently completed Community Health
Needs assessment.
FOOT CLINIC: Noon-3 p.m. Enterprise
Senior Center.
LIFESTYLE WELLNESS CLASS: 5-7 p.m.,
Wallowa Memorial Medical Clinic, Joseph.
Wednesday evenings until May 25. Focus-
ing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, decreas-
ing stress, increasing social contacts and
avoiding health risks. A supportive envi-
ronment with like-minded people deal-
ing with the same issues and wellness
concerns. Call 541-426-7908 to register.
FRIDAY, MAY 13
TAMKALIKS
RUMMAGE
SALE:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nez Perce Homeland Farm-
house, 71054 Whiskey Creek Road, Wal-
lowa. In addition to rummage treasures,
there will be fry bread, bison chili and
baked goods for sale to-go.
Highway 82 in Lostine.
12:47 p.m. — Road hazard reported in
rural Troy.
4:43 p.m. — Civil dispute reported in
rural Wallowa.
avoiding health risks. A supportive envi-
ronment with like-minded people deal-
ing with the same issues and wellness
concerns. Call 541-426-7908 to register.
THURSDAY, MAY 19
VETERANS APPRECIATION DINNER:
6-7:30 p.m. Troy School in Troy. Hosted by
Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness and
Wallowa County Veterans Services. Come
have a meal on us, connect with other vet-
erans and get a goodie bag of resources.
Catered by Chuckwagon Sisters. Free, but
please RSVP at 541-426-0539.
FRIDAY, MAY 20
BOOK SIGNING AT BOOKLOFT:
3-5:30 p.m. The Bookloft, Enterprise. Wal-
lowa County’s Shannon Ables will be
doing a book reading and signing from
her newest book, The Road to Le Papillon:
Daily Meditations on True Contentment.
SUNDAY, MAY 22
10th ANNUAL HOOTENANNY AND
SHOO-FLY PIE SOCIAL: 4 p.m. Odd Fel-
lows Hall, Enterprise. Fundraiser for Wal-
lowa Valley Music Alliance. Local per-
formers include the Burns Family, Janis
Carper, Larry Haney, Ted Hays, Caro-
lyn Lochert, Nick Porter, John Raines,
Laura Skovlin and the Local Yokels. Spe-
cial guest emcee, Dan Maher. Home-
baked pies for $1/slice. Family-friendly
event; $10 admission. To donate a pie,
call 541-398-1089. For infomation, call
541-426-3390.
MONDAY, MAY 23
WALLOWA COUNTY CHESS CLUB: 3:30-
5:30 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and
Culture, Joseph. Free. Players of all ages
and levels are welcome.
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Charlotte
Stonebrink
Saturday,
May 21, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
at the Lostine Presbyterian Church,
Lostine, Oregon
A catered lunch will be served immediately
after at the Lostine Grange. All are welcome.
William (Bill) Horton Kessler
November 23, 1937 - August 8, 2021
High Low
Conditions
May 12
54
34
rain
May 13
52
35
partly cloudy
May 14
58
40
partly cloudy
May 15
68
45
partly cloudy
May 16
66
44
partly cloudy
May 17
62
40
mostly cloudy
May 18
60
40
mostly cloudy
Lyn Margaret Kessler
October 21, 1937 - November 18, 2021
William (Bill) Kessler died Au-
gust 8, 2021 at his daughter’s home
in Clackamas, OR. Lyn Kessler
died November 18, 2021 at Wild-
flower Lodge in La Grande, OR.
They are survived by Bill’s
sister, Diane Cowden, and Lyn’s
brother, Robert McComish; chil-
dren; Lisa Echols, Brian Kessler,
Curt Kessler; 10 grandchildren and
6 great-grandchildren.
There will be a service on Saturday, May 14th.
11AM - Bid Farewell. Piper Tribute. Burial at Prai-
rie Creek, Joseph, OR.; 1 PM Memorial Service at
Enterprise Christain Church, 85035 Joseph Hwy, Enter-
prise, OR. followed at 6PM with a Celebration of Life,
potluck style. Please bring a dish to share.
Phases of the moon
May 8
May 15
May 22
1st Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
May 30
New Moon
WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET MAY 12 – 18
(from the U.S. Naval Observatory)
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