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Wallowa County Chieftain wallowa.com News September 12, 2018 A7 Hells Canyon Mule Days invades Enterprise LEATHER AND LONG-EAREDS M ULES TOOK THE SPOTLIGHT Sept. 7-9 in Enterprise for the annual celebration of Hells Canyon Mule Days. Perfect weather greeted those participating in the event. A variety of competition events were part of the schedule as well as good food and good fun. TOP Wayne Beckwith of Dayton, Ore., puts his mules through their paces during competition at the 2018 Hells Canyon Mule Days in Enterprise Sept. 7. He also competes in plowing contests with his mules. LEFT Phoenix Gomes, 6, of Enterprise proves you’re never too young to start learning about mules. She and her Sicilian donkey, Sylvester, 22, were part of Saturday Hells Canyon Mule Days parade.. RIGHT This Roberts Wagon driven by Neal McCool of Amity, Ore., was a highlight of Saturday’s nonmo- torized parade during Hells Canyon Mule Days. Rob- ert Inc. carriages are manufactured in Quebec, Canada. EK STUDENT of the WE is a 4.0 GPA ADAGIA LATTA Enterprise High School Adagia Latta student at EHS. She has been a leader in Family and Consumer Science for several years. She is currently taking college classes in both the Language Arts and Math. She has been involved in music and Drama. She has taken multiple upper level sciences including Chemistry and Anatomy. Adagia continues to challenge herself to the high- est levels. Thanks for making EHS a better place Adagia! Proudly sponsored by The Student of the Week is chosen for academic achievement and community involvement. Students are selected by the administrators of their respective schools. Local Money Working For Local People Enterprise 426-4511 • Joseph 432-9050 • Wallowa 886-9151 FR EE ! Huckleberry Roadless Area Outing th Salmon Saber-Too Saturday, Sept 22 • 9am - 3pm Ecologist David Mildrexler will lead a hike exploring the Huckleberry Mountain Roadless Area which lies on the north flanks of the Wallowa Mountains. Rich in old growth forest and wildlife habitat, Huckle- berry is a critical part of the Eagle Cap Wilderness Additions. Joan Gilbert (org. photo: Oregon State University) David JMildrexler Come explore the area’s diverse forests, picturesque views, and beautiful creeks as we hike the Bear Creek Trail. We’ll talk about the area’s ecology, and how the recently released Blue Mountains Forest Plan proposes to manage our irreplaceable roadless areas. Pre-registration required 541-263-1663 Meet at Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland Visitor Center (209 E 2nd St, Wallowa) Natural History Discovery Center 508 N. Main • Joseph • 541-263-1663 • wallowology.org Celebrate Amid the rt A Wonder of the Wallows Events Include: • En Plein Air Competition & Reception • Friday Night Opening Reception • Fine Arts Exhibits • Live Music • Demonstrations • QuickDraw • Silent Auction • Special “Woodwinds In the Wallowas” Finale Concert *Show will run through October 2 at Josephy Center for Arts and Culture with participating artist! 36th Annual Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts at the Josephy Center and Mt. Joseph Lodge SETEMBER 12-16 2018 in Joseph, OR * Schedule: Tues, Sept. 11th, 2-6pm, or Wed, Sept. 12th, 9am En Plein Air Competition check-In & Registration (Mt. Joseph Lodge) Thurs, Sept. 13th En Plein Air Competition - Artists hang show. 3pm (Mt. Joseph Lodge) En Plein Air Reception, 5-7pm (Mt. Joseph Lodge) Fri, Sept. 14th Opening Reception of Fine Arts Show. 7-10pm (Josephy Center) Advance Tickets $20 available online at: wallowavalleyarts.org . at Josephy Center, BeeCrowBee in Joseph, or The Bookloft in Enterprise. Tickets are $25 at the door. Sat. Sept. 15th Art Exhibits, Music & Demonstrations, 10am-7pm (both locations) Free Admission All Day Quick Draw Challenge & Silent Auction. 2-4pm (Mt. Joseph Lodge) Live Music by Homemade Jam during Quick Draw and Music Alliance at Josephy Center. Sun. Sept. 16th Art Exhibits, 10-2pm. & Closing of the Silent Auction at 1:30pm Free Admission All Day Special “Woodwinds In the Wallowas” Finale Concert, 4pm Admission - $20 for adults $15 for seniors & free admission for youths under 18