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A8 Business wallowa.com October 21, 2015 Wallowa County Chieftain W ALLOWA RESIDENT WINS SILVER Courtesy photo Colleen Evans of Wallowa (left) with Laura Lewis a Community Bank Teller, was one of the six winners drawn Sept. 30 for a 10 ounce silver bullion bar given by Community Bank. Community Bank is celebrating its 60th anniversary and is giving away 60 ounces of silver bullion each month - a 10 ounce bar to six lucky winners. With 14 branches, 14 names will advance to the prize drawing. A random drawing of six names determines the lucky winners for the month. Kathleen Ellyn/Chieftain LaShawnda Gill works with long-term client Sandy Kinsella of Enterprise at her new shop on Main Street in Enterprise. New salon pops with unique ambiance, recognized skill By Kathleen Ellyn Wallowa County Chieftain E1TERPRISE What ¿rst catches your attention when you walk into B-Unique Hair Boutique is the uplifting décor: no product advertise- ments and hair-style shots on the walls, no neutral colors often used to unify multiple stations. Instead, one stylist’s chair facing a triple mirror stands in a spacious room, Marilyn Monroe’s ruby red lips smile at you from a num- ber of poster-sized frames and the room pops with Poppy red accents against black counter- point. “I think it’s really cute,” said customer Sandy Kinsella of Enterprise. “The colors and décor are outstanding.” Of course, you might not have to come in to the new sa- lon at 213 W Main St., in En- terprise (occupying the space vacated by Heidi Jones, who recently retired) if you didn’t already know the owner of B-Unique was talented stylist LaShawnda Gill, formerly of Zel’s Beauty Bar. Gill loved her time with Zel’s. “It was a great experi- ence,” she said. “I learned a lot about how to run a busi- ness from (Zel’s owner) Shala Kassahn. We became really 301 W. Main, Enterprise • 541.426.3177 BIRTH A son, Zachary Dalton Tucker, was born October 15, 2015 in La Grande to Kyle and Tricia Tucker of La Grande. Grandparents are Ken and Lela Kunkle, and Tom and Helen Tucker. close, like a family.” But just like in every suc- cessful family, there comes a time when the young folks want to go out on their own. “You always want your own place,” Gill said. “It’s been my goal.” The move has been, “a lit- tle scary, but great,” Gill said. She’s picked up many of Heidi Jones’ clients and a few from recently retired Amy Anton of Joseph, along with new clients. Gill started her schooling with Phagan’s in Bend and then transferred to Pendleton College of Hair Design to get more hands-on time behind the chair. “I learned a lot from that experience, but you learn a lot more out of school than you do going to school. Having other stylists (like Kasha Tip- pet of Rock Paper Scissors in Lostine and Shala Kassahn) to talk to and work with makes a lot of difference.” B-Unique carries Redken, Pureology, Paul Mitchell, and Sexy Hair products. Gill, originally from John Day, lives in Enterprise where she and her ¿ancé Steven Simpson purchased a home. “I have so many people to thank,” Gill said. “Shala and Kasha and my family – they’ve always been a big support in my choice of ca- reer.” 201 East Hwy 82 Enterprise, OR 97828 541.426.0320 FALL it IS When comes COMING! to your home GET YOUR or business, the Safe FILLS! Way PROPANE is 1 the Best Way! 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The bronzes, three Basset hounds arranged in an instal- lation called “Waiting for the Parade,” are headed to Wood- inville, Washington – a city that has celebrated Basset hounds with an annual parade and Basset Bash since 1984. “Woodinville, northeast of Seattle, takes great pride in their annual Basset parade, Basset Bash, Basset hook- ups, Basset rescue and Basset boutiques,” said Curtiss. The whimsical sculptures will be installed adjacent to the Basset Parade route in Woodinville and will join Curtiss’ memorial sculpture “Bleudog and pup,” already on public display in Wood- inville. Real-life local Basset hounds served as models for the work. The Àoppy-eared, ground-huggers chosen as models were “funny char- acters” Sara Su and Bubba, s t a B e g About d o L the A Free and Fun Celebration at Wallowa Lake Lodge for children of all ages. Friday, October 30, 2015 3 - 4:30pm 4:30pm 5-6pm 6pm 6:45pm Face painting, caramel apples, bobbing for apples, great pumpkin hunt, bat masks, mummy wrap game. Bat viewing outside the lodge. Games for adults and children: Ouija board & fortune telling. Plus hot cider, beer, wine and snacks. Bat presentation by Dr. Cris Hine. Learn about the role bats play in the ecosystem. Presentation on the future of Wallowa Lake Lodge. www.lakewallowalodge.com t info@lakewallowalodge.com t 541-398-0305 800 S. River St., Enterprise, OR Mon-Fri 9:00-5:30 Sat 9:00-12:00 541-426-9228 1606 Portland St., La Grande, OR Mon-Fri 9:00-5:30 Sat 9:00-2:00 541-963-6033 www.CarpetOneEnterprise.com Courtesy photo Artist Shelley S. Curtiss with “Cap” rendered in raw clay. owned by Vickee and Benny Gockley of Joseph, and “the sweetest dog,” one-eyed res- cue Basset Pokey, owned by Judy and Scott Taylor of Wal- lowa. Pokey had her lost eye “restored” in the sculpture for which she modeled. Curtiss chose TW Bronze for this commission because of “the exceptional high quality of Tim’s work,” she said. “He’s probably the best foundryman in the country and spends the extra time making me look good.” Curtiss is a well-known artist with numerous bronze sculptures permanently in- stalled in private and corpo- rate collections and public parks across the nation, in- cluding ¿ve parks in 1ew York City. Visitors to Joseph will have seen her sculpture of a cougar “He Who Thinks He’s Invisible” on the Main Street of Joseph. Curtiss has served as Pres- ident of the Wallowa Valley Arts Council, Chairman of the Wallowa Valley Arts Fes- tival, Vice President of the Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council, is a ten-year member of The City of Jo- seph city council and former mayor of Joseph and serves on numerous committees. As mayor of Joseph, she spear- headed the county’s ¿rst Eco- nomic Improvement District, which saw the execution of a $3.8 million dollar Main Street Beauti¿cation Project for the city. Her community activism continues with several proj- ects currently under devel- opment including a project to establish a ¿ne art welding school to train and certify welders in the region. TW Bronze has completed numerous commissions for local and national artists for placement in both private and public locations.