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Wallowa County Chieftain News wallowa.com December 6, 2017 A5 Humane Society publishes book as fundraiser A new 144-page photo-rich book recounting heartwarm- ing stories of animals and their humans in Wallowa County has been published by Wal- lowa County Humane Society as a fundraiser. “True Tails: The Human-Animal Partnerships of Wallowa County Oregon” includes the story of a guide- dog who led his blind master on wilderness jaunts, a Yorkie who was lost — and found — in an Alaska snowstorm, a horse who helped restore her owner’s faith in humanity and many other true short tales. True Tails is illustrated with more than 100 black and white images. Written and photo- graphed by Oregon Book Award winning author Ellen Morris Bishop, the book also includes a list of where to find animal supplies and services in Wallowa County, dog-train- ing tips, people foods to avoid Courtesy photo “True Tails” author Ellen Bishop with her dog, Diesel, “a Bor- der Collie disguised as an Australian Shepherd.” feeding your pet and more. All proceeds from sales of True Tails go to the Wallowa County Humane Society. “We are indebted to the businesses who sponsored the book, and to all those who shared their incredible sto- ries,” said Carol Vencill, Wal- lowa County Humane Soci- ety President. “It’s a beautiful book, and it is going to help us keep a steady stream of fund- ing coming in to continue our work with animals and our community.” Joseph Charter Schools’s innovative aviation program earns $431,000 state grant Joseph Charter School’s aviation program has received a $431,162 grant through the Career and Technical Edu- cation Revitalization Grant program. More than $10.3 mil- lion was granted to 205 Ore- gon middle and high schools through the program. A committee comprised of representatives from orga- nized labor, trade organiza- tions, education and Ore- gon’s energy and business community reviewed 64 applications totaling $21 mil- lion in requests, giving pri- ority in part to applications that could demonstrate com- munity partnerships and offered programs that lead to high-wage, high-demand occupations. The aviation field is both high-wage and high-demand. According to a recent Boe- ing study, 41,000 new air- craft will come on line world- wide in the next 20 years and 637,000 new pilots will be needed to fly those craft. Boe- ing also expects the industry to need 609,000 commercial air- craft maintenance technicians by 2034. Since the introduction of the course by Joseph Char- ter School instructor and pilot Toby Koehn in 2016, the course has had the sup- port of Treasure Valley Com- munity College, which has an aviation program; the North East Oregon Aviation Foun- dation, which raises money for scholarships and other aviation-related instruction; and has attracted numerous supporters. Among those are U.S. Air-Force Flight Engineer Brett Hays of Enterprise who donated the use of a flight simulator; Michael and Rene Fleming, both aviation pro- fessions from Joseph who invited the class to learn how to build a kit airplane; and, most recently, a donor who has given the class an airplane to work on. Joseph Charter School was additionally chosen as one of only 30 schools nationwide to test the “You Can Fly” cur- riculum developed by Purdue University in conjunction with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. The class also participated in the General Aviation Man- ufacturers Association Build A Plane Aviation Design Challenge. Bishop volunteered all of her time to write, photograph and publish the book. “When I started the project more than a year ago, I thought it might take three months to finish,” she said. “But there were lots of sto- ries, and then other things intervened. It has been fun to work on. I’ve met many extraordinary people and incredible animals.” The book will be avail- able on or before Dec. 15 at The Bookloft, Grain Grow- ers and Deb’s Apparel, where Simba will pawtograph your copy in Enterprise. In Joseph, Copper Creek Mercantile, The Josephy Center, and The Dog Spot will carry it. Main Street Feed and Supply will sell it in Wallowa. The Bookloft in Enterprise will host a book signing and “pawtographing” event 4-6 p.m. Dec. 19 with refresh- ments provided by Humane Society volunteers. Bishop and several dogs featured in the book will sign and pawtograph copies. The book will also be fea- tured in a signing event at the opening of The Josephy Cen- ter’s upcoming exhibit, “Puppy Love,” on Jan. 4, 2018. Josephy Gift of Art silent auction is Dec. 8 The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture will host its annual Gift of Art event 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and a silent auction will begin at 7 p.m. The auction will include works by local artists, high school students and art col- lectors who have donated art to sell. “The Josephy Center pro- vides affordable art for gift- ing or collecting,” said Cheryl Coughlan, executive direc- tor at Josephy. “It’s a great way to gift locally handmade works of art at affordable price while raising funds for a good cause ... our youth art program.” Fifty percent of the pro- ceeds go to the artists and the other half goes to Jose- phy. The last two Gift of Art events have helped cover art supplies, scholarships and the cost of art instructors. This year, guests may also purchase sponsorships for upcoming exhibits, scholar- ships for youth to attend art classes and supplies for a new ceramics studio opening next spring. Artists and artwork will include works by Rodd Ambroson, Kathy Bowman, Carrie Chupp, Seth Kinzie, Janis Carper, Konkie Forster, Mark Kortnik, MC Reardon, Dennis Reinke, Ellen Bishop, David Martin, Mike Koloski, Mellica McIntire and Tim Norman. All artwork that doesn’t sell at the auction will be for sale until the show ends Dec. 15. As each piece is sold, people can take the artwork home. Anyone interested in donating art or creating art for the show may contact Megan Wolfe at 541-432-0505 or email her at coordinator@ josephy.org. Interact Club plans discount bazaar Wallowa Elementary pupils will be able to pur- chase holiday gifts for fam- ily members at an afford- able price, thanks to Wallowa High School’s Interact Club. The Rotary-sponsored group will stage its annual Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the school. Interact has asked the FFA, National Honor Society and others to join them as vol- unteers, as well as members of Rotary. Volunteers will assist pupil-customers in selecting gifts and gift-wrapping them. Interact has solicited donations from area busi- nesses, as well as businesses in La Grande. Safeway will provide cookies, apple cider and coffee for the event. WALLOWA COUNTY Health Line 519 W. North Street, Enterprise 541.426.3413 Mon-Thurs 9 to Noon/1-5pm; Fri. 9-1 Keycode Entry Weight Room • Cardio Women’s Circuit • Tanning 202 W. Main, Enterprise 541-426-0313 joseph hardware Shop Hard. Play Hard. Jo Hard. LADIES NIGHT WALLOWA COUNTY HISTORY A CONTINUATION Coming in the Spring of 2018 MON DEC 11th 7pm to 9pm Y ORDER FORM Z Get Your Free Jo Hard Shopping Bag supplies limited Men’s Night is coming up Dec 21st Hard Bound $75.00 ($70.00 if ordered prior to 1/31/2018) _______copies $__________ Soft Bound $45.00 ($40.00 if ordered prior to 1/31/2018) _______copies $__________ If mail delivery required, please add $10.00 per book. If mailing is not required, books will be available for local pick-up when available. Draw a card to find out your discount amount before purchasing One Lucky customer could win the Jo hard jackpot the entire purchase on us!!!!!!!!!! If purchasing as a gift, please provide name and mailing address below: Purchaser: Address: Telephone and /or e-mail: Sorry no discounts on appliances, power tools, firearms or ammo beverages | hors d’oeuvres | deals | good times Send order with payment to: JOSEPH HARDWARE 101 S Main Street Wallowa County Museum Board * Post Office Box 430 * Joesph, Oregon 97846 For addtional information please call (541) 263-2258