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Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com Students promote wilderness safety By S.F. Tool Wallowa County Chieftain Sisters Johnelle and Victoria Suto, students at Joseph Charter School, put their heads together and organized a wilderness safe- ty assembly for fellow students. The sisters organized the event as part of a project for their role in Family, Career and Commu- nity Leaders of America. After students packed into the gym bleachers, Johnelle and Victoria introduced Wal- lowa County Search and Res- cue volunteers and K-9 spe- cialists Glenn McDonald and Holly Akenson. S&R dogs Sky, a German Shepherd, and Kea, a Golden Retriever accompa- nied the two. Following short lectures on wilderness safety and preparedness, Akenson and McDonald demonstrated the dogs’ searching skills with both a simulated cadaver search and air scent search. Mischelle Hileman fol- lowed with a harrowing tale of losing her way during a No- vember 2002 afternoon jaunt hunting elk in McAllister Creek Canyon in Wallowa County. Hileman spent eight days and seven nights of numbing cold in the wilderness. Hileman did not cut herself any slack while recounting the tale of her odyssey. She thor- oughly outlined each error that helped lead to her extended wilderness stay, including ne- glecting to wear warm clothing or tell anyone where she was going. Most poignantly, Hile- man sat down in a chair at one point and removed both of her prosthetic legs to audible gasps from the audience. Hileman’s legs froze during the wilderness ordeal and doctors subsequent- ly removed them just below the knee. The Suto sisters said their mother’s friendship with Hi- leman led to the invitation to speak. They added that they had known Hileman most of their lives. Both sisters also credited FCCLA adviser and teacher Marla Dotson for helping plan the event. Community February 18, 2015 A7 Community Calendar: ‘Black Bear Biology’; community dance Wednesday, Feb. 18 Presentation on Pet Den- tistry, 7 p.m., Wallowa County Humane Society Information Center, 104 N. River St., Enterprise. Pre- senter: Dr. Rice of Enter- prise Veterinary Clinic. Runs 60-90 minutes. Thursday, Feb. 19 “Black Bear Biology and Hibernation,” 7 p.m., Wal- lowology! Natural History Discovery Center, 508 N. Main, Joseph. Slideshow and presentation by Jim Ak- enson. Friday, Feb. 20 Screening of documen- tary film, “Damnation,” 7 p.m. at the Josephy Cen- ter in Joseph. An audience discussion of issues raised in the film will follow. Discussion could also touch upon related local issues. Feb. 20-21 Project Heartbeat will be conducting a first aid/CPR/ AED class on two separate dates in Enterprise. The class will train lay respond- ers to assist those suffering medical emergencies, both minor and major, until the ambulance arrives. Upon completion of the course attendees will get two-year certification from the Amer- ican Red Cross. Cost of the 7-hour class is $45. For more information, the loca- tion of the class or to regis- ter call 541-432-0259. Saturday, Feb. 21 Old-Time Community Dance, 7 to 10:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall in Enterprise. Squares, circles, reels, con- tras, waltzes, polkas, with a live string band and call- er. Beginners welcome, all dances taught. No partner or special clothing required. Admission $5/person, $10/ family, children under 12 free. More info or to vol- unteer: Laura Skovlin, 541- 398-0800. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Volunteer Orientation, 7 p.m., Wallowa County Hu- mane Society Information Center, 104 N. River St., En- terprise. Class for new and existing volunteers. More info: Karen Mason, 541- 432-7310. Thursday, Feb. 26 Young People’s Concert by the Wallowa Valley Or- chestra, 9 a.m., Enterprise High School. Free. Includes interactive and information- al activities. Film (50 minutes), “Mir- rors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible,” followed by a discussion about race and culture with Gwen Trice of Maxville Heritage Center and Bennie Moses-Mesubed of EOU’s Multicultural Cen- ter, 7 p.m. at Josephy Center in Joseph. Event is part of Black History Month. Sunday, March 1 Community Concert by the Wallowa Valley Orches- tra, 4 p.m., Enterprise High School. Free. Saturday, March 7 Blue Mountain Fiddle Show, 6 p.m. at Cloverleaf Hall, Enterprise. Admis- sion $5. Dinner at 5 p.m. catered by Apple Flat Ca- tering. More info: 541-432- 3195. Friday, March 13 Joseph FFA Alumni Din- ner/Auction. Doors open 5 p.m., Joseph Communi- ty Center. Tri-tip dinner. Tickets $12, at the door or in advance at Sports Corral. More info: Karen Rinehart, 541-432-0770. The Community Calendar lists fundraisers, free local events and those with a nominal fee orJani]ed Ey nonSro¿ t orJa nizations. Submit information to calendar@wallowa.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. To promote forpro¿ t events, con tact sales representative Brooke Pace at bpace@wallowa.com. Visit us online at www.wallowa.com Heart-felt Thank You The family of Joyce Terry would like to thank this amazing community for the cards, phone calls, food, flowers and prayers that have been extended to us. While Joyce only wore a size 8.5 shoe, she has left size 22 footprints to be filled. She was a strong loving woman who loved and served those around her. This is the legacy she has left for us to follow. Please know your actions have been like hers, and have made a difference in our lives. Lawrence Terry, Cathy Johnson, Connie Howard and our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Open 11am-10pm, Wed-Sun HIGHWAY 82, LOSTINE 541-569-2246 STAY CONNECTED ON FACEBOOK 118 Fish Hatchery Lane Enterprise 541-426-8733 or 541-910-1905 They are down but we are not out! Let’s make a deal! The Greenhouses are Gone With the Wind!!! And we need cash to rebuild! We have suffered quite a loss, so if you are in the market for a tree now is the time to come down and make a deal! Big trees, small trees, fruit trees, you name it we've got it!