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A2 Obituaries/Community wallowa.com June 8, 2016 Wallowa County Chieftain Humane Society seeks animal stories for book Wallowa County Chieftain The Wallowa County Hu- mane Society will be produc- ing a photo-rich book with images and stories of the out- standing pets, working ani- mals and service animals of Wallowa County as a fund- raiser to support its programs, from spaying and neutering, to veterinary care for abandoned animals. All Wallowa County residents who have dogs, cats, horses and other animals that have a great story to tell about work, service or play are invit- ed to submit an application to include their animal. “Wallowa County has such amazing animals,” said Car- ol Vencill, WCHS President. “We want to tell their stories and give the animals and their owners credit for all the great ways that our best friends help us.” The Humane Society is C HIEFTAIN ON V ACATION asking for a donation of $10 to accompany each applica- tion to help support the book project. Applications should be submitted by mail to the WCHS by June 15. With a working title of “True Tails: The outstanding working and companion ani- mals of Wallowa County, Or- egon,” the book will feature a black-and-white portrait of each animal, along with an image provided by the own- er and a 300- to 1,000-word story. Award-winning writer and photographer Ellen Mor- ris Bishop has volunteered her time to shoot the portraits and work with each owner to tell their animals’ stories. Bishop will contact each owner and arrange a time for portrait and story session. In addition to portraits and stories about our outstanding animals, the volume will con- tain a section of information about animal care, nutrition and disease prevention. Those who wish to support this por- tion of the book project are invited to donate $10 or more. The book will be approxi- mately 9 inches by 12 inches in size, and is planed to be available for purchase at a price of about $25 by the end of November. The project will include any and all species — dogs, cats, horses, pigs, gerbils, ferrets, hamsters, pet snakes — any animal that has had a positive infl uence on your life with a great story. Applications are available at the Humane Society, 104 N. River St. in Enterprise and at veterinary clinics in Wallowa County, For more information, con- tact Vencill at 14carolann@ gmail.com, 541-432-1630 or 541-263-0336, or Bishop at paleobishop@gmail.com or 541-398-1810. Five local students earn Rotary scholarships Wallowa County Chieftain The Rotary Club of Wal- lowa County has awarded $3,000 in total scholarships to seniors graduating this month from county high schools. The winners are: • Emily George, Wallowa High School – $1,000. Emily was president of the Rota- ry-sponsored Interact Club at her school. • Natalie Williams, Jo- seph High School – $800. • Raymond Seal, Joseph High School – $600. • Bette Rooney, Enter- prise High School – $300. • Eyreus Rooney, Enter- prise High School – $300. Each student will receive his or her award at the begin- ning of their sophomore year of college. Local scholarships have been a Rotary tradition for decades, according to Bob Crawford, the local club’s vocational service chair- man. O BITUARIES Geneva McArtor Oct. 19, 1929 to May 26, 2016 Courtesy of John Joyce John Joyce of Joseph poses with a recent issue of The Chieftain near the border of Botswana and Namibia earlier this month in Africa. He was there to participate in a plains hunt. FREE Workshops Geneva Johnson McArtor 86, died May 26, 2016 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise. Geneva was born Oct. 19, 1929 in Wallowa. The oldest of six children, Geneva was ever the caregiver. Her siblings were sister Louise, brother Dallas, then three more sisters — Donna Lee, Sue Ann and Carolyn. Geneva graduated from Wallowa High School in 1947. In 1948 she married Ronald McArtor and they moved for a short time to Portland, where they had son Terry Ray McArtor. When Terry was young they returned to Lostine. Geneva was active with Lostine City Council and in 1966 she became co-owner of Crafts and Fabrics in Lostine and eventually four out-of-town fabric shops. That career lasted until 1982. In 1983 Ronnie and Geneva divorced and Geneva moved to Portland, where she again became active in community and church. She also worked for 10 years at Mt. Hood Commu- nity College. Wherever Geneva was she was caring and considerate of friends, neighbors and co-workers. She leaves a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. Geneva was ac- tive with Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church in Portland, where she served as a Deacon. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Louise Moffi t, brother Dallas, grandson Ryan McArtor and ex-hus- band Ronnie. She is survived by son Terry (Janie) McArtor, grandson Sam (Jennifer) McArtor, great-grandsons McCoy and Cord McArtor, and sisters Donna Lee Yonce, Sue Ann Crowe and Carolyn (John) Berland. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18 at Bramlett Cemetery in Wallowa with dinner to follow at the Wallowa Senior Center. In lieu of fl owers she requested memorial donations be made to her beloved church: Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1740 SE 139th Ave., Portland, OR, 97233. 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Call Paul Vlietstra 541-263-1247 Licensed Bonded & Insured Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground. www.wunderground.com CCB#200036 Amy Hafer Race for Awareness! Saturday, June 25, 2016 Sign U p Now! Joan Marie Pierce (Valladao), beloved wife, mother, grand- mother and great-grandmother, passed away May 27, 2016 at age 81 after a long struggle with cancer. She passed peacefully in her sleep, with her family by her side. Joan lived and died in Escalon, Calif., but she split her time between there and the beautiful mountain scenery of Enterprise, where she maintained a second home. Joan was born in San Mateo, Calif., the fi rst of three chil- dren born to Frank and Erda (Coats) Valladao, and was raised in Redwood City, Calif., where she attended Sequoia High School. Shortly after graduating, she met and married Garnett Pierce, with whom she raised a family of fi ve children and recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. Joan spent her professional career in the title business as an escrow offi cer, retiring after 40 years. In retirement, she enjoyed fi shing and traveling, once driving the length of the Alaska Highway all the way to the Arctic Circle. It was not uncommon for Joan to reel in the biggest fi sh on the boat. She also was a member of the High Wallowa Red Hat Society and enjoyed crafts and cooking. She entered many of her creations in the Wallowa County Fair, where she won many blue ribbons. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; sister Bette Deck- man; daughter Patricia Solis; and son Thomas Pierce. She is survived by husband Garnett Pierce; brother Gerald of Vallad- ao, Texas; sons Michael Pierce of Orangevale, Calif., and Dan- iel Pierce of Modesto, Calif.; daughter Lynda Hibner of Austin, Texas; grandchildren Jennifer Loncaric, Jason Yoder, Brandon Pierce, Tyler Pierce, Thomas Pierce and Rachel Dodge; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 5 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson, Calif. In lieu of fl owers, the fam- ily encourages contributions to the American Cancer Society. Those who wish to express remembrance may do by signing the guestbook at http://bit.ly/1spw2bf. Former Baker County resident Carmie Bunde died at her home in Elgin on June 4, 2016 at age 71. A family gathering will be held when her son returns home from Afghanistan. Ar- rangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Fu- neral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. 3UHVHQWHGLQ&ROODERUDWLRQ:LWK -XQH %DNHU&RXQW\6HQLRU&HQWHU &HGDU6WUHHW %DNHU&LW\25 Joan Marie Pierce 9:00 am at Wallowa Memorial Hospital, Enterprise Early registration open now until June 22! Sponsored by Wallowa Valley Health Care Foundation High Low Conditions June 9 73 47 Chance of rain June 10 72 43 Partly cloudy June 11 60 35 Chance of rain June 12 64 38 Clear June 13 70 40 Clear June 14 66 37 Partly cloudy Phases of the moon Three Easy Ways to Register 1. Visit www.wvhcf.org and register online 2. Stop by Wallowa Memorial Hospital & pick up form 3. Call the Foundation at 541.426.1913 to have form mailed to you. All Ages & Abilities Encouraged! Sign Up Today! 1 mi walk • 5 k walk/run • 10 k run June 12 June 20 June 27 July 4 1st Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter New Moon WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE AND SUNSET JUNE 8-14 (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 8 Rise: 5:01 Rise: 5:01 Rise: 5:01 Rise: 5:00 Rise: 5:00 Rise: 5:00 Rise: 5:00 Set: 8:36 Set: 8:37 Set: 8:37 Set: 8:38 Set: 8:38 Set: 8:39 Set: 8:39