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A2 Announcements wallowa.com What’s Happening THURSDAY, AUG. 24 Wallowa County Motorcycle Thunder Run: 668 NW 1st St., Enterprise. Three nights (through Saturday) of live music featur- ing five different bands, a VIP tent, biker games, food, drinks and vendors. Daytime activi- ties throughout the county are planned, including a Poker Run. Summer Arts Classic: 6 p.m. Enterprise. “The Geography of Music” opens Thursday with a reception social hour at Josephy Center for Arts and Culture. Free admission. View Josephy Cen- ter’s exhibit of photographs of the Snake River and Hells Canyon. Friday Concert 6 p.m. at Enter- prise Christian Church, $20 adults and $15 seniors. Free 18 and under. Concert of interwoven clas- sical music, spoken word and the visual arts, including real-time painting inspired by the artist’s impressions of the music. Satur- day panel discussion, “How Does Place Inspire Art,” Fishtrap. Free admission. Discussion with artists, writers and musicians exploring how place informs and inspires the creation of art. Refreshments will be provided. SATURDAY, AUG. 26 Wallowa Resources Ninth-Annual Barn Dance: 5 p.m. 63327 Tenderfoot Valley Road, Joseph. Catered dinner, bid on more than a dozen great items, then dance the night away. Ben- efit for Wallowa Resources eco- nomic development and steward- ship programs. Tickets go on sale at the Bookloft. Saturday Science –– Salmon Migration: 10 a.m. Wallowology in Joseph. For kids 8-12. Fee. Lostine All-School Reunion: 10 a.m. Lostine Grange Hall on Rosewell Street. Potluck, plates and utensils provided, Bring your own drink. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 Terminal Gravity Presents John Hatchet Band: 7 p.m. 803 August 23, 2017 THURSDAY, AUG. 31 Terminal Gravity Presents Jack Grelle: 7 p.m. 803 School St., Enterprise. A Year in the Life of Bear: 7 p.m. Wallowology in Joseph. Experience a year in the life of a bear from hyperphagia to having cubs while sleeping. Presented by Gregg Pohl, National Park Service. FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 Terminal Gravity Open Mic Night: 7 p.m. 803 School St., Enterprise. SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 Wallowa Lake Triathlon “Race to End Abuse:” 8 a.m. Wallowa Lake. 250 meter swim, 12-mile road bike ride and 5k run. Benefit for Safe Harbors. Registration deadline Aug. 27. Info: active.com Habitat Restoration on the East Moraine: 9 a.m. 84681 Pon- derosa Lane, Joseph. Work party will restore habitat for mule deer and elk by removing a derelict barbed-wire fence along a sec- tion of the East Moraine. RSVP: info@wallowalandtrust.org or 541-426-2042. Juniper Jam: Noon Wallowa County Fairgrounds, 668 NW 1st St., Enterprise. Music begins at 1 p.m. and goes until around 10 p.m. A kid’s area will be monitored noon to 5 p.m. with a bouncy house, face painting, bubbles, crafts and other activities. There will be art displays of bronze, glass, pottery and more. Food and beverages will be for sale. PUBLIC MEETINGS AUG. 28 –– Wallowa County Health Care District board, 11:30 a.m. 601 Medical Parkway Enterprise at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. AUG. 29 –– Wallowa County Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Wal- lowa County Courfthouse, 101 S. River St., Enterprise Are You Turning Contributed photo A spoon-carving class Sept. 1 teaches how to make a log or branch into a spoon-shaped object. Robert S. Coffee June 20, 1954 –– July 31, 2017 Robert (Bob) S. Coffee passed away July 31, 2017, at his home in Joseph with his wife, Cindy, and granddaughter Sydnee at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. A contractor for 40-plus years, Bob was known for his eye for detail and pride in his work in the numerous homes he had built and remodeled in Wallowa County. Contractors respected Bob, and that respect was shown in the fi nal months of Bob’s life with the help they contributed in get- ting last-minute details completed in the last two houses Bob built. Bob enjoyed salmon fi shing in Imnaha, hunting and gun-collecting. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and grandchildren Sydnee, Addison, Lane, Kameron; niece Laura Ratcliff; nephew Joel Rat- cliff and his wife Lora, as well as several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Coffee, and sister, Kathy Vaniman. A celebration of life potluck will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the home of Rhonda Shirley, 64172 Dobbin Road, Joseph. Folk School offers classes Prairie Mountain Folk School in Joseph has announced its fall classes. Sessions will be held in the Jennings Hotel on Main Street. The school’s mission is to preserve heritage trades and foster com- munity through experien- tial learning, to provide a platform for the survival of skills for future gener- ations. Info: prairiemoun- tainschool.com Wilderness Perfume Explore the hidden cor- ners of Wallowa County, then return to Joseph to create a one-of-a-kind Wilderness Perfume. Forage for natural elements on the trail, learn a distillation process to trans- form plant matter into per- fume and leave with a bottle of perfume. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Fee. Lim- ited to 10 students. Berlyce Marjorie Payne Jan. 15, 1926 -- July 30, 2017 Spoon Carving Learn the basics of mak- ing a functional and beauti- ful wooden spoon from a log or branch. 5-8 p.m. Sept. 1 and 8. Fee. Limited to 12 students per session. Weaving Artist Francesca Capone will teach the basics of weaving on a frame loom, and students will learn about the history of textile. Stu- dents will leave with their own frame loom, a founda- tional knowledge of weaving, and a series of handwoven swatches. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2. Fee. Make a Chair Over the course of a long afternoon, use hand saws and power drills to recre- ate a classic Crate Chair, first designed by Gerrit Riet- veld in the ‘20s. Walk away with the perfect new addi- tion to your porch or firepit. No experience required. 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Fee. 65? Need Help Navigating and Understanding Your Medicare Options... Berlyce Marjorie Payne passed away July 30, 2017, in Corvallis, Ore. Berlyce was born to Thelma and Ervin (E.C.) Storm Jan. 15, 1926, in Enterprise. Her school years were spent in Enterprise where she graduated with the class of 1944. On Oct. 27, 1950, she married Glen T. Payne in Baker. They were married just short of 40 years. Berlyce began working for Payne First Interstate Bank in Enter- prise in 1944 and retired from Wells Fargo Bank in California 33 years later. Glen and Berlyce moved back to Brooks, Ore., in 1977 where they enjoyed each other, trips in the camper and lots of cards and games played with extended family and friends until Glen passed away in 1990. “Ber” was a master crafter and jigsaw puzzle worker. When she moved to a Salem retirement community in 1999, she would call Bingo, organize beanball baseball games and play more cards. She fell in love with hot air balloons, the Wallowa Lake Tram and bus trips to Puckerbrush and other casinos. She forever looked forward to her class reunions in Enterprise. Berlyce was preceded in death by her husband Glen; brothers Bill, Bob and Elmer; grandsons Don Evans and Larry Evans and nephew Jon Storm. She is survived by Glen’s daughter, Laura Lee Evans, and daughter-in-law, Ann Payne; grandchildren Ron Evans, Jan Casteel (Craig), Brad Payne (Janell), Jill Goold (Brent) and Karen Payne; three nephews and one niece, along with many great-grandchildren. Final burial is planned in Wallowa County at a later date. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Enterprise Cemetery Fund. Call Kathleen TODAY Frances Jolene (Jody) Snyder April 2, 1953 –– Aug. 18, 2017 616 W. North Street, Enterprise 541-426-4208 Frances Jolene (Jody) Snyder died Aug. 18, 2017, at her home in Joseph. She was born April 2, 1953, at Geary, Okla., to Joseph Fos- ter and Mazelle (Cooper) Foster. They lived in Geary and Lead- ville, Colo, as well as Colorado Springs, Colo. She attended Lake County High School and graduated in 1971. She was a 30-year employee of Joseph Charter School. She enjoyed her grandchildren, sewing, gardening and her fl ower beds. Frances is survived by her husband, Jack, of Joseph; a son, Wil- liam (BJ) Snyder of Fruitland, Idaho, and a daughter, Carrie (Tyson) Shirley of Melba, Idaho; a brother, Al Foster of Manitou Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Ella (Glenn) Godat of Arvada, Colo.; and fi ve grandchildren –– Elizabeth, Tucker, Ryann, Dylan and Ryder. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jon Foster. A celebration of her life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Joseph City Park. Depression ~ Anxiety ~ Grief Personal Problems... Just One Visit Can Make a Big Difference! Jeff Harman, MA, LPC Professional Counseling In A Private Setting To schedule an appointment call Jeff Harman (541) 426-3067 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION HOME AG A I N RENOVATIONS LLC CCB# 214559 Christian Niece 541.398.8104 NEW CONSTRUCTION homeagainwc@gmail.com Licensed • Insured • Bonded REMODELS P.O. 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