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Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com Community April 15, 2015 A7 Community Calendar: OMSI science show; outdoor gear swap; cleanup day April 17-18 St. Katherine’s Women’s Guild Rummage and Home- Baked Food Sale, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Katherine’s Parish Hall, 301 E. Garfield in En- terprise. Household items, furniture, sporting goods, children’s clothing and toys, much more. Friday, April 17 OMSI traveling science show, 10 a.m. at Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise, for kids K-4th grade and families. Presentation and slide show, “The Strange Change in the Course of the Wal- lowa River,” 7 p.m. at Wal- lowology in Joseph. Pre- senter is EOU Professor of Geology Jan Van Tassell. Saturday, April 18 Creating Memories needs volunteers for cleanup of grounds at old Boy Scout camp at Wallowa Lake, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, gloves. Info: Jack Burgoyne at 541-398-0169, or Ken Coreson at 541-426-6538. Steve Tool/Chieftain No place gets better sunrises than the Wallowa Valley. Taken Saturday morning, April 11, off Bowerman Road. About the Community Calendar Outdoor Recreation Gear Swap, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Winding Waters’ Boathouse, 204 E. Wallowa Ave., Jo- seph. Fundraiser for the En- terprise-Joseph Lions Club. Gear drop-off days: Weds., April 15, 4 – 6 p.m.; Thurs., April 16, 10 a.m. – noon; Fri., April 17, 4 – 6 p.m.; Sat., April 18, 8 – 10 a.m. More info: www.skifergi. com; 541-263-1326. The Community Cal- endar lists fundraisers, free local events and those with a nominal fee organized by nonprofi t organizations. Submit in- formation to calendar@ wallowa.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. To promote for-profi t events, con- tact sales representative Brooke Pace at bpace@ wallowa.com. “Blackbeard the Pirate,” performance by Missoula Children’s Theatre, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at OK Theatre. Sunday, April 19 International Culture Night, 5:30 p.m. interna- tional dinner (doors open at 5 p.m.), Joseph Community Center. Starring all local AFS exchange students and an exchange student spon- sored by Rotary. Suggested donation $5. Proceeds bene- fit exchange programs. Tuesday, April 21 Microsoft Excel 2010 of- ficial certified class begins. To be held at Training and Employment Consortium’s office at 104 Litch Street in Enterprise. The five-week course, meets Tuesdays and Thurs- days, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No charge, but pre-registration is required. Phone 541-963- 7942, Ext. 11. Wednesday, April 22 “Emergencies and First Aid for Horses,” 7 p.m. at Wallowa County Humane Society public information office, 104 N. River St. in Enterprise. Free educational presentation from Dr. Ran- dy Greenshields of Double Arrow Veterinary Clinic. Learn what to have in your home first aid kit and how to prevent and treat minor health issues in your horses. Thursday, April 23 Information exchange for the new Wallowa Coun- ty history book, 6:30 p.m. at Hurricane Creek Grange. If you want your family in the book, this gathering will inform you about the pro- cess, including having other people write your family’s history, if you need that help. Night’s program also includes “Winter on the Farm in Wallowa County.” Info: Gay Fregulia, 541- 263-0424. Saturday, April 25 “Reading Lifts You Up!” — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Enter- prise Public Library. Family and toddler story time and independent reading all day long. fundraiser for an ele- vator at the library. Family members can sponsor reading activities (number of pages read) of their kids. Pledge forms available at library. Info: 541-426-3906. Divide Camp fundraiser banquet, 6 p.m., Cloverleaf Hall in Enterprise. Tickets $25, available at the Blonde Strawberry in Wallowa, the Bookloft in Enterprise, and The Sports Corral in Jo- seph. Businesses can also “sponsor a vet,” beginning at $125. More info: Johna Marcum at 541-426-4871, or Katherine Stickroth 541- 910-5372. Wednesday, April 29 AARP Smart Driver course, 8:45 a.m. at Com- munity Connection Senior Center in Enterprise. Cost is $15 for AARP mem- bers, $20 for non-members. Pre-registration: 541-426- 3840. More info: 888-227- 7669. Saturday, May 2 Bunco Tournament, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hurricane Creek Grange. $10 buys into the tournament and baked potato bar. Bring a few extra dollars for Dutch Auction held during lunch. Proceeds will go for schol- arships and other education programs. Tuesday, May 5 ODOT open house meet- ing on Joseph to Wallowa Lake Bike Path Project. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Joseph Community Center. Meet- ing to provide information and hear comments. Proj- ect construction to begin in 2016. More info: Ken Pat- terson, 541-963-1365. Wednesday, May 6 Community Cleanup Day in Joseph, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. City will be accepting vari- ous items at the city parking lot on North Lake Street, including: computers, mon- itors, TVs, vehicle batteries, used motor oil (up to 5 gal- lons), metal, tires without rims (limit 4). Also, limbs and twigs at curbside. More info: 541- 432-3832 or George Ballard at 541-263-1427. Wallowa County Cruisers Join us on this 12 night Mediterranean cruise planned for October 2016. $400.00 pp refundable deposit confirms your cabin on the NCL SPIRIT. For info contact Larry Wagner 541-215-0309 or Jim Clegg 541-398-1333 Now you can get stress echocardiograms right here at Wallowa Memorial Hospital… • New technology allows an ultrasound of the heart • Better diagnostics during stress tests means improved outcomes • No more driving out of the county for this important test Ask your physician today for a referral for a stress echocardiogram! We treat you like family 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise, OR 97828 • 541-426-3111 • www.wchcd.org AFTER $750 LEASE REBATE AND $1,875 ROGERS DISCOUNT. 3YR/12K MILE YR LEASE. LEV $14,471. $999 CUSTOMER CASH DOWN = $199 AMONTH. PLUS TTD. ON APPROVED CREDIT. STK# 32347. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. Saturday, May 9 Celebrate Mother’s Day with a prime rib or chicken dinner, Community Con- nection dining room in En- terprise. Seatings at 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tickets must be pre-purchased. Phone Com- munity Connection at 541- 426-3840. Wallowa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and provider. ON APPROVED CREDIT AFTER $1500 ROGERS DISCOUNT. 3YR/12K MILE YR LEASE. LEV $13,398. $999 CUSTOMER CASH DOWN = $199 A MONTH. PLUS TTD. ON APPROVED CREDIT. STK# 32287. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK total of 7 hits in 11 at-bats. Young went 2-6 in the first game and 5-5 in bottom end of the twinbill. Young had two doubles in the effort and knocked in four RBIs with her bat. Young is the daughter of Shaun Young and Katrina Frei, and is also an excellent student athlete with a 3.97 GPA under her belt. In her spare time, Young likes to hang out with her Kristyn Young, a Wallowa Wallowa friends. Both of Young’s coaches senior and catcher for the had high praise for Young, Cubs softball team, is our athlete of the week this week. calling her not only a dedicated player, but a team During an April 7 double- header, Young pounded out a leader as well. KRISTYN YOUNG Proudly Sponsored By: Eastern Oregon’s Full Service Propane Supplier 201 E. Hwy 82, Enterprise 541-426-0320 www.edstaub.com ON APPROVED CREDIT ON APPROVED CREDIT