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BUSINESS Wallowa.com Wednesday, January 2, 2019 A7 Taste testing begins at the Blythe Cricket I stopped by the Blythe Cricket last week to see just how close the new restaurant on Joseph’s main street was to a grand opening. What I got a scrumptious tease. Co-owners Margaret Lamm and Rachel Nutter had hoped to open the Italian restau- rant the end of December, but made no promises. Now, they’re hoping for late Jan- uary but said “let’s just say in 2019, we feel confi dent with that.” It’s a joke, of course, meant as a nod at the hundreds of small things that must be done before an opening, and the necessary focus on other things (like family) during the holiday season. But the progress report made my mouth water. They’ve just fi nished three days of barista training and selected their “trademark cof- fee.” They’ll be serving Nossa Familia Coffee. BIZ BUZZ Kathleen Ellyn Nossa Familia is a small family com- pany out of Portland by way of Brazil. And I just happened to have been introduced to Nassa Familia Coffee the last time I vis- ited Portland. My coffee-obsessed brother said, “Stumptown is over. I’m taking you to Nassa Familia, it’s a family place, their relationships with coffee growers is per- sonal, and the coffee is roasted and freshly ground.” Fresh is very good. I also noticed kitchen staff at work as I drove down the Main Street a few days ago. You can see the kitchen through the big windows that face the highway. I’d guessed they were testing their recipes and won- dered if I ought to turn in and volunteer as a taste-tester. Lamm confi rmed my guess. “We’re perfecting our menu items,” said Lamm. “Every oven is different. The cin- namon buns (that’s buns, not rolls) are our favorite baked item.” Oh yeah, I should have stopped and volunteered. I remembered they’d said something about homemade pasta dishes, so I decided to hone in on the “homemade” claim and found out that their pasta noodles are hand- made from scratch. And the creation of a unique fl avor pal- ette doesn’t stop there. “We make all the seasonings and fl avor- ings and special touches that make it mouth- watering,” said Nutter. Produce will also be locally sourced, as much as is possible with Wallowa County’s short growing season. Nutter and Lamm have already purchased locally sourced beef, too. Dinner and dessert seem well in hand, but what about the compliment of the right wine or other adult beverage? Not to worry, although the liquor licenses are still being acquired. Lamm and Nutter expect to be able to serve cocktails with brunch, and wine and beer with meals. Now for the name: it is Blythe with a “y.” I got “corrected” last time I wrote about the restaurant and said it was as Blythe with a “y.” I was told by a proofreader that was the name of an actress but the correct spelling of blithe that means “happy” was with an I. Well, we were all right. It is Blythe with a ‘y’ (yeah me!) because it’s the middle name of one of the owners. Free business workshop off ered in Enterprise Artist Sam Collett Collett offers “Art Care” service By Steve Tool Local artist Sam Collett is known for his realistic artwork and his stunning portraits. Now he wants to offer the opportunity to help others. Collett is starting what he calls an “art care” business. According to Collett, the genesis for the idea came over the summer while giving pri- vate art lessons. He originally conceived of the idea as a way for senior citizens to con- nect with art. “I thought that with having a background with seniors in the health industry that this would be a really good idea,” he said. “It’s not for everybody of course, but for those who an interest, it can give them a new skill to learn, a new activity to keep them engaged in something other than their health.” Lessons are available to anyone from teenagers on up. The lessons are one-on-one with a sketch pad. The investment in materials would be about $10. Collett can provide the materials as well. The sessions will focus on represen- tational art. The artist spent the past fi ve years as a Certifi ed Nursing Assistant at Wallowa Memorial Hospital, but that’s not really part of the package as he recently suffered a severely injured shoulder. “Home care is not what I’m trying to do,” he said. “I’m really focused on the art because that’s what I really have to offer.” “What I do have to offer is my back- ground in teaching, which is a long 40 years in Salt Lake City and here,” he said. “I believe that exploration of art, fi rst through drawing, would spark new interest, joy and the fulfi llment of developing a new skill.” He added that he doesn’t consider what he offers as “art therapy,” but it therapy could be a byproduct of active art engagement. Collett charges $25 per hour for the one- on-one sessions usually lasting about two hours depending on how many projects the client is working on. Collett can be con- tacted through his website: samcollettfi n- eart.com or by phone at 541-377-3616. ENTERPRISE, Ore. – North- east Oregon Economic Develop- ment District is offering a free, six-week workshop series in Enter- prise to help entrepreneurs and small-business owners build the basis for a successful enterprise. Register by Friday, Jan. 11 to reserve your seat. Lisa Dawson has taught the “business foundations” class for more than ten years. It covers the basics of running a successful busi- ness: overhead and inventory costs, goal-setting and sales projections, marketing, taxes and licensing, and other considerations, and brings it all together in a business plan. Classes in Enterprise are from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 26 (no class Feb. 19) and Mar. 5 at Building Healthy Families, 207 E Park St. Other classes are held in Baker City and La Grande. Register by Friday, Jan. 11 at http://www. ignitemybusiness.org/en/events, or contact the offi ce at 541-426-3598, 800-645-9454, or kristyathens@ neoedd.org. When should you be treated in the Emergency Room? • When a loved one is unconscious or unresponsive • When you suspect a heart attack – chest pain, shortness of breath, etc. • When you suspect a stroke – facial droop, weakness on one side, slurred speech • After an accident or injury where you suspect a concussion, broken bone, internal injury, or other serious condition. For most other health concerns, call your primary care doctor or provider. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1. This message brought to you by the Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization & Wallowa Memorial Hospital. We treat you like family 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise, OR 97828 • 541-426-3111 • www.wchcd.org Wallowa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and provider. New Year % ؏ 0 All Christmas lights and decorations Thank you to all our customers for your patronage, and loyalty to our business success. We truely apprecate each of you! 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