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A2 ANNOUNCEMENTS Wallowa County Chieftain What’s Happening WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26 Food Giveaway: 11:30 a.m. Wallowa Senior Center in Wallowa, 11 a.m. Enter- prise Senior Center and noon at The Place in Joseph. Sponsored by Wallowa Fresh Food Alliance. Perishable food available. Repeats Jan. 2. Rotary Club of Wallowa County: Noon, St. Katherine Catholic Church, 301 E. Garfi eld St., Enterprise. Public is invited. Repeats Jan. 2. Adult Clay: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Josephy Center, Joseph. $65 for fi rst class, $20 each class after. classes@josephy.org or 971-303-2987. Core Yoga: 5:30 p.m. above Lostine Tavern in Lostine. All levels, focusing on strength, fl exibility, clarity and focus. Kickboxing Fitness Class: 6:15 p.m. Oddfellows Hall in Enterprise. Hurri- cane Point Fitness. No experience neces- sary. Certifi ed instructors. 541-398-2131. Repeats Monday. Yoga Rotation: 6:30 p.m. The Place in Joseph. Classes vary from week to week. salutationsstudio.com. THURSDAY, DEC. 27 Kickboxing Fitness Class: 5:15 a.m. The Vault in Enterprise. Hurricane Point Fitness. No experience necessary. Certi- fi ed instructors. 541-398-2131. Pilates: 9 a.m. Wallowa Senior Center, 204 E Second, Wallowa. Sponsored by Community Connection. Wallowa County Chess Club: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Josephy Center, Joseph. Free. Tourists and players of all levels are welcome. FRIDAY, DEC. 28 Zumba: 6:30 a.m. The Place, Joseph. No experience needed. Instructor: Tammi Chapman. Purely Restorative: 9:45 a.m. above the Lostine Tavern in Lostine. A gentle style of yoga. salutationsstudio.com Food Giveaway: 11:30 a.m. Wallowa Senior Center in Wallowa, 11 a.m. Enter- prise Senior Center and noon at The Place in Joseph. Sponsored by Wallowa Fresh Food Alliance. Perishable food available. MONDAY, DEC. 31 Adult Clay: 9 a.m. to noon. Josephy Center, Joseph. $65 for fi rst class, $20 each class after. 971-303-2987. Paul Castilleja Retirement Open House: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wallowa County Courthouse. Refreshments served. TUESDAY, JAN. 1 Polar Bear Plunge: 10 a.m. sharp! Wallowa Lake, north end. Don’t be late or you’ll miss the action! First Day Hike at Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site: 10:30 a.m. Hike will start at the parking lot of Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site. The hike is moder- ate and everyone is welcome. Dogs must be on six-foot leash. Bring snowshoes or Yaktrax for slipping. The park will have a few snowshoes available. Hot chocolate, coff ee and s’mores provided. Sponsored by Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept. Free. 541-432-8855. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 Adult Clay: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Josephy Center, Joseph. $65 for fi rst class, $20 each class after. classes@josephy.org or 971-303-2987. Core Yoga: 5:30 p.m. above Lostine Tavern in Lostine. All levels, focusing on strength, fl exibility, clarity and focus. Kickboxing Fitness Class: 6:15 p.m. Oddfellows Hall in Enterprise. Hurricane Point Fitness. No experience necessary. Certifi ed instructors. 541-398-2131. Yoga Rotation: 6:30 p.m. The Place in Joseph. Classes vary from week to week. salutationsstudio.com Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Prepare to plunge on Jan. 1 By Kathleen Ellyn Wallowa County Chieftain Leave it all behind! Wallowa County’s best opportunity for a fresh start takes place January 1 at 10 a.m. on the north shore of Wallowa Lake. Yes, it’s time for the Wal- lowa County Polar Plunge, when self-proclaimed “crazy people” take that chilly dip and leave 2018 behind, emerging ready for a brand new year. Anyone can join the crowd, which swelled to over 60 last year. Visitors and visiting rel- atives often join the group and even dogs have accompanied their owners — to the edge of the lake to witness the event; none have taken the plunge. The only rule for the plunge is that you are standing at the edge of that freezing (but not frozen over) lake at 10 a.m., ready to go. A tradition of link- ing hands during the 10 second countdown before the crowd plunges has developed as the crowd has grown — assuring that neither you nor your friends back out of the deal. The originators of the tra- dition were hardy souls with a competitive streak. It began in 2007 when they challenged one another to go jump in a lake. News of their tradition leaked out and more and more folks began showing up for the fun. Kathleen Ellyn/Chieftain Some of the plungers from the 2017 Polar Plunge. Admit it, this looks like just the sort of fun that Wallowa County residents love and you want to join these people. Any family friendly attire is allowed. Wet suits, although not prohibited, may be interpreted as a measure of your courage and wearing one will leave you open to snorts and ribbing. Some hardy souls do more than plunge, they swim out to the furthest dock pylons to prove their mettle. But most folk opt for the waist-deep run in, a short dunk at the apex of the in-run, and a run back out to the shore. Screaming and gasping are not only allowed but applauded. Commitment is key in your planning. Wallowa Lake likes to keep plungers guessing, and sometimes hides under ice until the very morning of the event. So, calling around hoping to hear the lake is frozen over and the plunge is challenged will not get you off the hook with your friends. You just have to show up. The plunge is not a for- mal event, a fundraiser, or any- thing like that. There are no offi cial organizers. This hap- pens and you can join if you want to, but don’t expect any- one to be installing warming tents or serving cocoa. You are your own responsibility. Many plungers have a friend or loved one standing by with a blan- ket when they emerge and a hot drink waiting in their car. As a word of encourage- ment, plungers are assured that the lake is usually warmer than the air, which on the fi rst of Jan- uary can be from zero to 18 degrees. www.CapitalPress.com The Best in the West With gratitude for your support this year, we wish you all the best in 2019 Happy New Year! Kathleen Ellyn/Chieftain Summer hikers at Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site come down the steep hill to the parking lot. T HE B OOKLOFT Across from the courthouse in Enterprise 107 E. Main • 541.426.3351 always open at www.bookloft oregon.com • bookloft @eoni.com READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tip to Tail Package WALLOWA COUNTY Health Line TOENAIL TRIM EAR EXAM • ORAL EXAM ANAL GLAND EXPRESS HOLIDAY GIFT BAG AND GOODIES Offer good December 2018 Call for details and to schedule SAVE 50 % Location planned for New Year’s Day hike changed 706 Depot St.Enterprise, OR 97828 enterprisevet.com 542-426-3331 519 W. North Street, Enterprise 541.426.3413 Mon-Thurs 9 to Noon/1-5pm; Fri. 9-1 Molly Eekhoff Licensed Denturist 541-624-5550 All I want for Christmas 1114 Wasthington, La Grande, OR denture.lady@gmail.com www.thedenturelady.com STUDENT frequent wildlife sightings. Hikers are advised to be prepared and bring snow- shoes or Yaktrax, water, snacks and layered clothing. The park will have a few pairs of snowshoes available to borrow and hot chocolate and s’mores will be avail- able after the hike. Dogs must be on six foot leashes. Hikers can register for the hike at the Oregon Sate Parks Store, http://bit.ly/ ParkStoreEvents. Registra- tion, although not required, will help park staff plan for the hike. Contact informa- tion: (541) 432-8855. Share photos of First Day Hikes via Twitter and Insta- gram by using the hashtag #ORfi rstdayhikes or tagging “Oregon State Parks” on Facebook. Weather Forecast is some good false teeth! Full & Partial Dentures Relines & Repairs Oregon Parks and Rec- reation Department has advised that the Wallowa County location for the First Day Hike on New Year’s Day has changed. The hike will now leave from Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Park between Joseph and the north end of Wallowa Lake. There is a parking lot at the south entrance of the park and restrooms. The hike was originally scheduled to along the East Moraine Trail across from the south entrance of Iwetemlaykin. The hike around Iwetem- laykin Park is moderate. The trek will take you up a steep hill and then drop down into a quiet area around Knights Pond with big ponderosa pines, the sound of water and Courtesy of Weather Underground • wunderground.com The Denture Lady I Care About Your Smile. WEEK of the Michaila Caine is a frequent visitor to the Enterprise Library. Lately she has been using a 3D pen to draw out an entirely accurate and to scale model of the world. She seems to enjoy reading and using library resources as she comes in oft en. Michaila is a home school student. She is the daughter of MICHAILA CAINE led Schoo Michael and Kirsten Caine. Home DISHWASHERS, Come in today MICROWAVES, STOVES, for a special WASHER AND DRYERS, REFRIGERATORS selection of: & FREEZERS! PET OF K THE WEE Ed Staub & Sons Conditions Dec 27 31 20 PM Snow Showers Dec 28 31 26 PM Snow Showers Dec 29 35 27 PM Showers Dec 30 35 30 Snow Showers Dec 31 34 27 Rain and Snow Mixed Jan 1 37 27 Snow Showers Jan 2 37 23 Snow Showers Energy Community Service. 201 East Hwy 82 Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-0320 Brought to you by, ENTERPRISE Meet Kyle A Male, short hair, Gray, Tabby with some lighter gray strips. Born Oct 7, 2018, he is a very gentle, loving kitten. He is a purring machine, loves to be held. Up-to-date on shots and worming, litter box trained, DOG FRIENDLY and enjoys the other cats. A very cuddly and loving kitten, ready for a new lap to lay in. Phases of the moon Dec. 29 Jan. 5 Jan. 13 Jan. 21 Last Quarter New Moon 1st Quarter Full Moon WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE & SUNSET DEC. 27-JAN. 3 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 High Low (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) Available for Adoption Contact Jessica at 541-263-0388 $40 adoption fee includes a neuter at either of our WC Vets when of age. http://www.wallowacountyhumanesociety.org/ THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED 7:28 4:12 7:28 4:13 7:28 4:14 7: 4:15 7:28 4:16 7:28 4:17 7:28 4:18