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A10 News wallowa.com STAR Continued from Page A1 Though he was the young- est competitor in his division, he earned irst prize, which included a trophy, belt buckle and a spot in the Buckmasters event. He also was the young- est competitor at Buckmasters event, where he placed third and earned a $1,200 Mathews bow and a plaque. “It’s pretty convenient the way it all worked out,” Gomes said. “A piece of my hunting bow broke off and I had to borrow a bow for this hunting season.” As a bonus, he also met and posed for pictures with Jack- ie Bushman, a Gomes family favorite and renowned bow hunter who hosts his own show on the Outdoor Channel. The competition aired on the Out- door Channel as well. The Bushman connection paid off in other ways. “Jackie Bushman went out of his way to help kids,” Julie Gomes said. “It’s the irst time he let kids be on the show, and he devoted about four hours to us. He also gave all the (com- petitors) tickets to the Kentucky Headhunters concert. He just did that out of the kindness of his heart.” Cole Gomes said the two tournaments were quite differ- ent. “4-H had its speciic guide- lines, and it was a stationary tar- get shoot. The 4-H is great; it’s what brought me to Alabama and to the Buckmasters, which is a whole different thing. It had pop-up targets, and it was nice — a cool indoor range where you’re surrounded by people, and we shot off of a pedestal.” The most challenging part A Non-Proit Community Health Center of the competitions for Gomes was trying to hold up under pressure. “That and the weather,” he said. “For the 4-H, it was 100-degree weather and 100 percent humidity.” “He wore his cowboy boots and his jeans just like he does every day,” his mom said. “People looked at him like he was nuts.” Gomes wasn’t born with a bow in his hand. Because of a childhood birth defect called tethered spine allowed Cole only limited involvement in contact sports. His sister and brother-in-law got him started shooting around age 9, and he quickly excelled at the sport. His parents also took up the sport and now function as lead- ers of the White Tail Legends 4-H Archery Club. Gomes’ fame as an archer is spreading outside of Wallowa County. He recently was fea- tured with a photo in Nation- al Field Archery Association magazine and a feature story in Oregon Bow Hunter magazine. However, the new-found fame doesn’t leave Gomes much time to rest on his laurels. Upon his return from Alabama, he hustled off to elk camp for the season and bagged a 7x7 elk just two days before the end of the season. The White Tail Leg- ends club is starting up again in November. Already, he is preparing to attend 4-H nationals in Ne- braska in June. He currently is raising funding for the trip by collecting aluminum cans while also planning a future bow-hunting seminar with oth- er well-respected archers from the region. The trip left Gomes with a profound sense of achievement and an extra appreciation for 4-H. “The experience of being able to go that far and com- pete at that level while meet- ing Jackie and appearing on television means a lot, but 4-H is what brought me there,” he said. Kathleen Ellyn/Chieftain Director of the Enterprise Cemetery Board Perry Davis (left) and board member Jim Butner (right) accept a Pacific Power Foundation check for $3,500 from Pacific Power Regional Business Manager Bill Clemens. Davis holds the remote control for the water sprinklers that allows him to turn on any one of the 43 watering zones (235 heads) from within a two-mile range. It’s the second check that the Pacific Power Foundation has contributed to the cemetery project. “We love to support our communities and this will support the entire community over time,” Clemens said. The sprinkler running behind the men is one in the zone that waters the lower old section of the cemetery. “It’s been remarkable how fast we got this done,” Davis marveled. Not pictured, but attending the event, were supporters Sondra Lozier, Pat Willis of the Cemetery Board and Betty Butner, who also stood in for her hard-working cemetery project partner Judy Wortman. Popular evangelist plans stop in Athena By Kathy Aney East Oregonian Evangelist Luis Palau, dubbed by some as the Latin Billy Graham, travels around the world, attracting millions of believers and non-believ- ers alike with his enthusiastic, personal style. Last summer, the popular Argentina-born pastor, radio host and author drew 60,000 people to a festi- with • Reliable • Effi cient • Innovative $ Lisa Lipersztok, MD Sept. 7 — Oct. 14, 2016 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm 100 OFF! Plus, you may qualify for MORE with rebates & tax incentives! Offer valid thru October 31, 2016. Items vary by location and may be limited to stock on hand. Please ask a member of the Ed Staub team for more details. ASK US HOW! Ed Staub & Sons 603 Medical Parkway Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-0320 Energy Community Service. 201 E. Hwy 82 Enterprise, OR val in Central Park. For about 40 years, Athena farmer Bob Johns has been pestering Palau to preach in his tiny Northeast Oregon town. Next month, Johns will get his wish when Palau ap- pears in the Weston-McEw- en High School gym. When Johns tells people about this, he gets looks of incredulity. “They say, ‘You’ve gotta be kidding. Luis Palau in Ath- ena, Oregon? No way,’” Johns said, grinning broadly. The idea of Palau com- ing to Athena struck Johns in 1978 when he attended a lead- ership conference at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond, Washington, where he irst heard Palau speak. “The Lord leaned on my heart right then that Luis Palau was to come to Athena,” Johns recalled. He phoned Palau’s Beaver- ton headquarters and request- ed an appearance. When they offered to send another evan- gelist, Johns insisted, “No, it’s got to be Luis.” God, he insists, put the idea Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Do you feel hopeless or has the joy gone out of your life? Are you struggling to make your marriage work? I can help! A few sessions can make a big diference. Oh no! Jeff Harman, MA., LPC Professional Counseling In A Private Setting To schedule an appointment call Jef Harman (541) 426-3067 Preferred Provider for Regence Blue Cross, ODS, Cascade Centers and many other private insurance and employee assistance programs. solidly into his mind and he was simply following the lead. The farmer waited patiently. When he wasn’t tending his wheat and pea crops, he often had his nose in one of Palau’s books. Johns, a member of the Athena Christian Church, loves Palau’s preaching. You don’t get a lot of lowery pros- elytizing with Palau, Johns said. “His message is simple and direct,” Johns said. “It sinks into your heart.” In 1998, Johns found himself sitting beside Palau during a prayer breakfast in Washington, D.C. Eventually, Johns got around to sharing his vision of Palau coming to Athena. “I told Luis ‘You’re sup- posed to come to Athena, Or- egon,’” Johns said. “He just looked at me.” Over the next 18 years, Johns continued to call and email the Palau organization with the message that “Luis is supposed to come to Athena.” “Bob Johns has known Luis and the team for years,” said Colin James, a vice-pres- ident for the Palau organiza- tion. “He’s always kidded Luis that ‘someday you’re coming to Athena.’ Recently, he invit- ed us again and this time it just kind of clicked with us.” Finally, in January, Johns inally got the oficial thumbs up. Palau will speak at 2 p.m., Oct. 15 at Weston-McEwen High School. A BMX bike Time for a Computer Tuneup? 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Doing things on a smaller scale means some change in the model, but the message is the same. “Whether its New York City or Athena, Weston, Helix or Adams, it’s the same dy- namics,” James said. Johns can’t wait. He’s like the proverbial little kid on Christmas morning. Luis Pa- lau was meant to come to Ath- ena and now he is. “I ask, ‘Why not?” he said. “Why not Athena?” He hopes people will ill the gym, which seats 800. However, he said he’s not worried about the minutia. “It’s the Lord’s work,” Johns said. “I’ll trust him to do what he’s going to do.” The free event is sponsored by the churches of Athena, Helix, Weston and Adams and the Luis Palau Association. Wallowa County BARGAINS MONTH of the ® While supplies last. 4 99 YOUR CHOICE 8-Lb. Birders’ Blend Premium Bird Food or 20-Lb. Wild Bird Food L 501 322, 272 Sale ends 10/31/2016 ©2016 True Value ® Company. All rights reserved. M-F 8AM-6PM • SAT 8AM-5PM • SUN 9AM-3PM Hurricane Creek Road Enterprise, Oregon 541-426-3116 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Candidate Forum CLOVERLEAF HALL, ENTERPRISE Invite to meet with candidates • 6PM, OCTOBER 13TH Hear what the candidates say about your questions! Master of Ceremonies, Mike Hayward Introduction of State Candidates: Oregon State Legislative, Guest • Representative Greg Bareto, District 058 Oregon State Senate District 029 Candidates • Senator William Hansell • Barbara Dickerson Introduction: Invited local uncontested candidates: • Todd Nash, Candidate for Wallowa County Commissioner • Steve Rogers, Candidate for Wallowa County Sheriff • Shonelle Dutcher, Candidate for Wallowa County Treasurer • All candidates for mayors and councilor city p positions Introduction: Enterprise Mayor Candidates • William Coffi n • George Hill • Stacy Karvoski • Daniel Sticka