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RECORDS Wallowa County Chieftain A2 Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Train derails west of La Grande DEATH NOTICE Edward Botz The family of Edward Allen (Ed) Botz will have a Cel- ebration of Life on Saturday, Aug. 13, beginning at 1 p.m. with a potluck and shared memories to follow. It will take place at The Rockwall Grange on Middle Road in Elgin. OUT OF THE PAST Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins 100 YEARS AGO Aug. 3, 1922 Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground • wunderground.com Aug. 4 High Low Conditions 78 thunderstorms 49 Aug. 5 80 50 mostly sunny Aug. 6 86 53 sunny Aug. 7 88 54 sunny Aug. 8 89 56 partly cloudy Aug. 9 92 59 partly cloudy Aug. . 10 90 60 partly cloudy George M. Cannon was on the train which was wrecked yesterday on the mountain grade west of La Grande. The rails spread and the baggage cars and smoker went oû the grade and fell on their sides. The day coach plunged on over them. Many were seri- ously injured and one fatal- ity. Mr. Cannon had been in Portland with a shipment of stock from the north end. Minam lake became a reservoir for the storage of water for irrigation by the construction of a 10-foot dam last summer. The gate was opened for the û rst time this week to provide more water in the Lostine district. Wallowa Lake has a dam 27 feet high, and Aneroid lake is to be dammed to hold water for the electric com- pany’s power plant. The sheriû 9s oû ce added one more still to their col- lection of moonshine stills. However, the operator saw them coming and took to his heels so that they were unable to identify him. 75 YEARS AGO Aug. 7, 1947 The Wallowa National Forest has installed four fre- quency modulation radio sending and receiving sets to supplement the tele- phone service between cen- tral headquarters, ranger sta- tions and lookouts. Mr. and Mrs. Art Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Surber, Mrs. Iva McClain and Mrs. Mary Irwin drove out to Gumboot huckleberrying for the day. They brought home between nine and ten gallons. There were as many as 50 cars on the Imnaha hill Sun- day. Most of them were after huckleberries. Among them were the Sassers, Pratts and Wagners. Ranch. Dates on the boxes indicated it was made in 1959. 50 YEARS AGO During a ceremony near Wallowa Lake, descen- dants of the Chief joseph band of Nez Perce exiled to Nespelem, Wash. accepted the gift of a spectacu- lar young stallion from the descendants of Charles Erskine Scott Wood, a mil- itary aide who befriended Chief Joseph after his 1877 surrender. About 100 per- sons were present, including Nez Perce from three res- ervations and Canada, and 45 members of the Woods family. Attending the National Scout Jamboree in Virginia this year from Wallowa County are Gary Huû , Kyle Cook, Darren Hahn, Don- ald Hahn, Brad Hopkins and Tom Greethurst. 25 YEARS AGO July 31, 1997 Aug. 3, 1972 Jim Steen, Joseph cow- boy, was the recipient of the Harley Tucker Memorial award after winning the bull riding event on the û nal day of CJD. Construction of a 28-unit housing complex for senior citizens and low income tenants in Enterprise, to be called Alpine Village, was assured this week. Work will start immediately. Five and one half cases of dynamite were removed by an OSP demolition team from an Upper Imnaha pow- der magazine after earlier reports of a dangerous dyna- mite cache proved accurate. The dynamite was found on the old Eugene Pallette Phases of the moon July 28 Aug. 5 1st Quarter New Moon Aug. 11 Full Moon Aug. 18 Last Quarter WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET DATE XX – X (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED 5:35 8:14 5:36 8:13 5:38 8:11 5:39 8:10 5:40 8:09 5:41 8:07 5:42 8:06 Marshall <Mike= Ray Freels September 9, 1946 - June 8, 2022 Marshall <Mike= Ray Freels, 75, was born Sept. 9, 1946, to John and Rena Freels in Enterprise, Oregon. Mike married Marion Martin Hou on June 10, 1984 at Unity Church in Olympia. He died at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington, on June 8, 2022. Mike joined the Navy after graduating from Enterprise High School in 1964. He was released from active duty in 1967. He worked for Washington State in various computer technology positions for 38 years, ending at Social & Health Services in 2006. Mike enjoyed motorcycling with the Gold Wing Touring Association Chapter Q and served as club pres- ident for many years. He rode the GWTA escort for the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. He participated in the Olympia Toy Run Coalition for many years. Mike danced with the Prairie Steppers Square Dance Club and served as club president, vice president and treasurer. He was a member of the Oakview Grange in Centralia, spending many hours doing maintenance there. He was an active member of the Capitol City and Tumwater Lions clubs and supported the Lions-spon- sored Camp Leo for Diabetic Children. Mike is survived by his wife, Marion Freels; son, Jeff Freels; daughter, Holly Stender, and grandchildren, Nicolas and Alyssa; and stepson, Jeremy Bell Hou, his wife, Amy, and grandchildren, Ruby and Coral. A celebration of Mike9s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Oakview Grange, 2715 N. Pearl St., Centralia, Washington. WHAT’S HAPPENING WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 SENIOR STRENGTH AND STRETCH: 10 a.m. Wallowa Avenue Wellness, Joseph. Six- week series to enhance strength and increase balance. $67. 541-203-3634. ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY: Noon-1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall next to the Enter- prise Library. Tom Golden will speak about Rotary Interna- tional involvement in disease eradication. WALK WITH A DOC: 12:30- 1:30 p.m. Meet at the sports facility at the Jensen Ball Fields in Enterprise. Every Wednesday Dr. Emily Sheahan will host a brief discussion around a health topic, and then the group will begin a walk inside, appropri- ate for all fi tness levels. For more info, call 541-426-7998. WINE GLASS PAINTING: 5-7 p.m. Josephy Center. Give back to the community with your fi nished painted wine glass. Ages 14 and up. Free. DRAGONS ON THE LAKE DRAGON BOAT PADDLE PRACTICE: 6-7 p.m. Boat launch dock at the Marina. No experi- ence required. Wear light cloth- ing and bring water. For more info call 541-432-1121. THURSDAY, AUG. 4 WALLOWA-ABLE BALANCE CLASS: 1-2 p.m. Wallowa Memorial Hospital classroom. Designed for older adults to focus on safe cardio, strength- ening and coordination. To reg- ister, call 541-426-5314. COURTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 5:30 pm. Courthouse gazebo and lawn. FRIDAY, AUG. 5 WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Junior rodeo. FAMILY CRAFTY FRIDAY: Hosted by Josephy Center. Drop in between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to enjoy a free craft making expe- rience together. All materials provided. BACK COUNTRY BASH: Harley Tucker Arena, Joseph. Two full nights of music, seven bands, onsite camping, vendors and an after-party breakfast. SATURDAY, AUG. 6 SUNRISE IRON MUSEUM DAY: All-day annual event showcas- ing over 100 tractors, plows, cultivators and other antique machinery from the early 1900s. 65708 Sunrise Road, Enterprise. WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: Thank You! We deeply appreciate the kindness, support and love shown to us from family, friends, and neighbors during this difficult time. It will always be remembered. The Family of Art Cannon Billy Dean Norman May 16, 1932 - May 19, 2022 Billy Dean Norman was born May 16, 1932, in Chadron, Nebraska, to Deward and Lynn Norman. His parents moved around a lot during his youth. He said being the new kid all the time had made him and his brother, Jimmy, tough. They always had to oght to prove they belonged. Billy attended Valentine High School in Nebraska where he played football and basketball and was part of the band and choir. After graduation, he joined the Ma- rine Corps. While in Korea, he was a radio relay man. He was discharged after three years as a staff sergeant. Upon leaving the service, Billy moved to California and worked for Burke Rubber Company and IBM. It was here he met Regina <Gina= Rosalie Bohlin. Gina9s cousin was dating her best friend in nursing school and he needed to ond a date for Gina. Billy took her to the dance and soon they walked down the aisle as husband and wife. They had a son, Michael, and a daughter, Patricia, before making a big move to Wallowa County, Oregon, in 1960. They purchased land up the Lostine River and went to work farming, while Gina worked in the hospi- tal and later in Winding Waters Clinic. In 1962, they had another son, Timothy. Billy worked at the Wallowa mill and eventually worked for Ratcliff9s Furniture, putting furniture to- gether, oxing appliances and learning noor covering. He continued to work for H&H Furniture when they took over and later struck out on his own with a noor-laying business. During the summers he coached Little League baseball. It was an activity he enjoyed. When he retired from noor-laying after Gina9s death Billy enjoyed taking trips to Nebraska to see his rela- tives and spending time with his grandchildren. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, brother and wife. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Dora) Norman and Timothy (Nickie) Norman; his daugh- ter, Patricia (Gerrit) Jager; 11 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Billy died May 19, 2022. Military services will be held at the Enterprise Cemetery on Aug. 13, 2022, at 10 a.m. Bollman Funeral Home of Enterprise is entrusted with the arrangements. Delwyn Donald Prince March 18, 1966 - July 4, 2022 Delwyn Prince died on July 4, 2022, at the age of 56 while at his residence in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Delwyn is survived by his daughter, Brittany Hofer; son-in- law, Jeff Hofer; granddaughters, Avery and Kimber Hofer; his brother, Kenneth Prince; and sisters, Patricia Prince, Teona Golden and Chandra Cooper. He is predeceased by his father, Don Prince; and mother, Maxine Prince. Delwyn was born in Enterprise, Oregon, on March 18, 1966, and was raised in Wallowa, Oregon, where he graduated high school. After graduation, Delwyn worked for the Wallowa County Sheriff's Department as a deputy. He eventually moved to Stanoeld, Oregon, where he worked at Hale Trucking and then to Woodpecker Trucking in Pendleton, Oregon. Delwyn worked as a rental manager at Woodpecker Trucking for the last 17 years. He became a father to Brittany Prince on Sept. 27, 1990. He became a grandfather to Avery Hofer on July 4, 2016, and to Kimber Hofer on March 12, 2020. Being a father and grandfather was one of Delwyn9s greatest joys. Delwyn loved spending time with family, being outdoors, riding horses and camping. Delwyn had a love for animals and would often be found feeding and caring for abandoned pets. His sense of humor and witty personality will be missed and will continue to bring laughter and memories forever. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. A memorial service is scheduled for Aug. 27, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, 65068 Old Oregon Trail, Meacham, Oregon 97859. The family would like to invite all who knew Delwyn to attend this celebration of life and the reception to follow. SEE THE EXPANDED ONLINE CALENDAR AT EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM 8 a.m., Food booth opens; 8:30 a.m., Flag raising; 9 a.m., 4-H Dog Show begins; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Junior rodeo. DRAGONS ON THE LAKE DRAGON BOAT PADDLE PRACTICE: 8-9 a.m. Boat launch dock at the Marina. No experi- ence required. Wear light cloth- ing and bring water. For more info call 541-432-1121. WALLOWA COUNTY FARM- ERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 604 N. Main, Joseph, next to Stein Distillery. Vegetable, herb and fl ower starts, crafts and produce. DISCOVERY WALKS: 9-11 a.m. Meet in the lobby of Wallowa Lake Lodge. Join Wallowology’s Nature Discovery Guide for fam- ily-friendly walks. LOWER VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 110 E. First St., Wallowa. Fresh, local products in a social gathering place. BACK COUNTRY BASH: Harley Tucker Arena, Joseph. Two full nights of music, seven bands, onsite camping, vendors and an after-party breakfast. SUNDAY, AUG. 7 WALLOWA LAKE CHAPEL SER- VICES: 8 a.m. Wallowa County Park on the north end of Wal- lowa Lake. Morning prayer ser- vices are led by members of the Wallowa County Ecumenical Ministry Society. COWBOY ACTION FUN SHOOT: Set up at 10 a.m.; event begins at noon. Potluck din- ner afterwards. Revolvers, lever guns, shotguns. Eagle Cap Shooters’ gun range, 69105 Ant Flat Road, Enterprise. For info call 541-263-2077. WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: 11 a.m., Food booth opens; noon, 4-H Horse show begins, Flag raising and meeting. DAY BY DAY CANCER SUP- PORT GROUP: 2-3:30 p.m. Joseph Community Center, 102 E. 1st St. Support group for can- cer patients and loved ones. MONDAY, AUG. 8 WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: 7 a.m., Food booth opens; 8 a.m., 4-H Horse show begins. WALLOWA COUNTY CHESS CLUB: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Josephy Center, Joseph. Free. Players of all ages and levels are welcome. TUESDAY, AUG. 9 WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: 7 a.m., Food booth opens; 8 a.m., 4-H Horse show begins; 7 p.m., Horse awards program. QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center. WALLOWA-ABLE BALANCE CLASS: 1-2 p.m. Wallowa Memorial Hospital classroom. Designed for older adults to focus on safe cardio, strength- ening and coordination. To reg- ister, call 541-426-5314. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: 10 a.m., Cloverleaf Hall opens; 11 a.m., Food booth opens; 7 p.m., Team roping drawpot. SENIOR STRENGTH AND STRETCH: 10 a.m. Wallowa Avenue Wellness, Joseph. Six- week series to enhance strength and increase balance. $67. 541-203-3634. ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY: Noon-1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall next to the Enter- prise Library. Tom Golden will speak about Rotary Interna- tional involvement in disease eradication. WALK WITH A DOC: 12:30- 1:30 p.m. Meet at the sports facility at the Jensen Ball Fields in Enterprise. Every Wednesday Dr. Emily Sheahan will host a brief discussion around a health topic, and then the group will begin a walk inside, appropri- ate for all fi tness levels. For more info, call 541-426-7998. WINE GLASS PAINTING: 5-7 p.m. Josephy Center. Give back to the community with your fi nished painted wine glass. Ages 14 and up. Free. DRAGONS ON THE LAKE DRAGON BOAT PADDLE PRACTICE: 6-7 p.m. Boat launch dock at the Marina. No experi- ence required. Wear light cloth- ing and bring water. For more info call 541-432-1121. THURSDAY, AUG. 11 WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: 6-8 a.m., Breakfast; 6 a.m., Food booth opens; 10 a.m., Cloverleaf Hall opens; noon, Sheep and goat market followed by breed- ing; 3 p.m., Livestock judging contest; 6:30 p.m., Grand cham- pion market classes: beef, sheep, goat, swine. HURRICANE CREEK GRANGE PIE SALE: Noon-5 p.m. At the fairgounds. WALLOWA-ABLE BALANCE CLASS: 1-2 p.m. Wallowa Memorial Hospital classroom. Designed for older adults to focus on safe cardio, strength- ening and coordination. To reg- ister, call 541-426-5314. COURTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 5:30 p.m. Courthouse gazebo and lawn. FRIDAY, AUG. 12 WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: 6-8 a.m., Breakfast; 6 a.m., Food booth opens; 8:30 a.m., Small-animal show; 8:30 a.m., Swine showman- ship; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Cloverleaf Walk-Wallowa County Farmers Market; 10 a.m., Cloverleaf Hall opens; 10:30 a.m., Beef show- manship; 3 p.m., Sheep and goat showmanship; 4 p.m., Bes- sie bingo; 6:30 p.m., All-around showmanship; 7 p.m., Team roping. FAMILY CRAFTY FRIDAY: Hosted by Josephy Center. Drop in between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to enjoy a free craft making expe- rience together. All materials provided. SATURDAY, AUG. 13 WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: 6-8 a.m., Breakfast; 6 a.m., Food booth opens; 8:30 a.m., Small-animal show; 8:30 a.m., Swine showmanship; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Cloverleaf Walk-Wal- lowa County Farmers Market; 10 a.m., Cloverleaf Hall opens; 10:30 a.m., Beef showmanship; 3 p.m., Sheep and goat show- manship; 4 p.m., Bessie bingo; 6:30 p.m., All-around show- manship; 7 p.m., Team roping. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-BREAK- FAST AND BAZAAR: 7-11 a.m. Hurricane Creek Grange, at the intersection of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane. Pan- cakes, breakfast meat, eggs, bis- cuits and gravy, juice and coff ee. Requested donation: $8. DRAGONS ON THE LAKE DRAGON BOAT PADDLE PRACTICE: 8-9 a.m. Boat launch dock at the Marina. No experi- ence required. Wear light cloth- ing and bring water. For more info call 541-432-1121. WALLOWA COUNTY FARM- ERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 604 N. Main, Joseph, next to Stein Distillery. Vegetable, herb and fl ower starts, crafts and produce. DISCOVERY WALKS: 9-11 a.m. Meet in the lobby of Wallowa Lake Lodge. Join Wallowology’s Nature Discovery Guide for fam- ily-friendly walks. LOWER VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 110 E. First St., Wallowa. Fresh, local products in a social gathering place. HUMANE SOCIETY DOG WASH: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Alley behind the Enterprise Fire Station. $10 large dogs, $5 small dogs.