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
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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.