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A8 NEWS Wallowa County Chieftain Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Retired nurse is where she wants to be Glenda Cum- mins has lived in Enterprise with her husband, Rob, since 2006 and the retired nurse fi nds it the right place to be. After work- ing as a nurse for Cummins 40 years – the most recent stint at Wallowa Valley Senior Living – she’s glad to be done with all the bed pans and body lifting. “That’s why I’m retired; my back is done,” she said. Wallowa County VOICES By Bill Bradshaw She answered a few questions for the Chieftain giving her thoughts on living in Wallowa County. What’s the best place or thing about Wallowa County? “The mountains, being outdoors, mushroom hunting, huckleberry picking, hunting.” She said the locations of the berry patches vary. “They don’t always grow in the same place. The last couple of years, we’ve found so many we couldn’t pick them all. We picked 17 pounds in three days.” What is the greatest challenge fac- ing Wallowa County? “There’s not (enough) businesses. There’s not enough people to sustain businesses and that the people who’ve been here forever don’t want any development.” What can people do to make Wal- lowa County a better place for us all? “They really need to capitalize on tour- ism, because that’s the major (source of) income. I think that there should be more places that offer breakfasts during spe- cial events, extended hours – just during special events, not all the time. I admire the people who have businesses around here because I know they have to put their heart and soul into it to stay afl oat. And to keep things here rather than going 65 miles to La Grande. … (They should be) advertising what is actually available here.” What have you learned from living in Wallowa County? “There’s a lot you can do without. But there’s a lot of support; people are very supportive.” What’s your advice for people who are thinking about moving here? “Don’t expect a lot of luxury.” Community Bank recognizes outstanding teachers Contributed by Leah Johnston Community Bank JOSEPH, OREGON — During the month of Sep- tember Community Bank branches collected teacher nominations for their new Apple Appreciation Awards. The award acknowledges current K-12 teachers in the local community while also supporting school clubs. The winning teacher from each Community Bank loca- tion was presented with an Apple Appreciation Award trophy and asked to choose a club or student organiza- tion at their school to receive a $200 donation from the bank. “We were overwhelmed with the outpouring of kind words for so many teach- ers in the region. They do incredible work educating our youth and we want to thank all the amazing teach- ers investing in our future,” said Community Bank Pres- ident, Tom Moran. The bank congratulates the teachers with the most nominations collected in the branches and online. The winners in Wallowa County were Shari Warnock, Julie Corson and Cody Lathrop. Enterprise Seventh Day Adventist School teacher (left) Julie Corson with Community Bank Enterprise branch manager, Sara Tippet. Shari Warnock, the Imnaha School K-8 teacher in the Joseph School Dis- trict received the most nom- inations in the Joseph area. “She has a great attitude and is always smiling,” “Shari treats all of the kids as if they were her own,” “She has great respect from par- ents, students, and the com- Corson, earned the Apple Appreciation Award with nomination reasons such as “Ms. Corson is a very caring, creative teacher,” “She’s self- less. She’s kind. She’s genu- ine. She LOVES kids and wants the best for everyone.” She will select a program at her school for the bank dona- tion funds to support. Wallowa High School’s new history and econom- ics teacher, Cody Lath- rop, chose the boys basket- ball program to benefi t from the bank donation. Cody received the most nomi- nations in that area, “He teaches us more than just stuff in books,” “He is a great teacher and tells a lot By Kym Pokorny Oregon State University Extension Health Line 519 W. North Street, Enterprise 541.426.3413 Mon-Thurs 9 to Noon/1-5pm; Fri. 9-1 PARTS S & SERVICES MAINTENANCE munity,” and “She teaches 8 grades by herself and gives each child one on one atten- tion” are a few of the many reasons noted on the nom- ination forms. The bank donation of $200 will go towards the Imnaha School fi eld trip fund. Enterprise Seventh Day Adventist K-4 teacher, Julie Wallowa High School teacher, Cody Lathrop. He received an Apple award from Community Bank. This is Lathrop’s fi rst year teaching at Wallowa. of cool stories,” and “He is very funny and good at explaining.” The bank plans to con- tinue the Apple Apprecia- tion Awards each fall with plans to expand the nomi- nation radius to include all schools within the counties where Community Bank does business. Birds benefi t from full feeders in the winter WALLOWA COUNTY THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR YOUR HVAC... Imnaha teacher Shari Warnock (right) holds the Apple teaching award she received from Joseph Community Bank customer service manager Deena Perin (left). 72 INSTALLATION Ed Staub & Sons Energy Community Service. 201 East Hwy 82 Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-0320 CORVALLIS, Ore. – As we begin the slide into win- ter and summer’s bounty recedes, birds welcome the extra nutrition offered by backyard feeders. When putting out a ban- quet of supplemental food, high quality is essential, said Dana Sanchez, a wild- life specialist for Oregon State University Extension Service. Mixes with red millet, golden millet, fl ax seed, rape seed and oats are a waste because birds will just kick those fi llers out of the feeder, where they’ll fall on the ground and attract unwanted visitors like rats. They’ll also sprout and grow into undesirable plants. Put black oil sunfl ower seeds top on the list because they attract so many differ- ent bird species, Sanchez said, including chickadees, black-headed grosbeaks, house sparrows, northern fl ickers and song sparrows. To enjoy fi nches, offer their favored nyjer seed, also Introducing Pediatric Occupational Therapist Adaline Boden, MS, OTR/L • Does your child struggle to complete daily self- care tasks such as feeding, dressing, or bathing? • Is your child not meeting developmental mile- stones (sitting up, crawling, walking, appropriate play, handwriting, etc.) or struggling to keep up with peers or classmates? • Does your child have a hard time staying organized at school, following directions, gets frustrated easily, or is having a hard time making friends? To help birds the most be sure you provide appropriate foods. called thistle seed, in spe- cialized feeders with open- ings small enough to hold the seed in and perfect for their tiny beaks. Many birds — waxwings, grosbeaks, chickadees and robins — love fruit, which can be put out on elevated platform feeders. People enjoy watching woodpeckers going at suet blocks. The fat-and-seed mixtures are best used in fall and winter when birds need the extra energy to keep warm. In warm weather suet goes bad quickly, which is not good for birds. So, if you want to use suet in summer, check it often and remove it as soon as it starts to smell. Hummingbirds are a class unto themselves. These high-energy birds need a special diet high in sugar. To make your own, use a 4-to-1 ratio of water and sugar. Bring the mixture to a gen- tle boil for 1 minute. Let it cool and pour into feeder. Don’t use red coloring, San- chez said, and remember to make only enough nectar for a few days so mold doesn’t become an issue. Cleaning all bird feed- ers once a week is essen- tial. Moisture contributes to mold, which causes diseases transmitted on avian feet after perching on feeders. Discard any feed left in the feeder, scrub inside and out with a long-handled brush and follow with a rinse of bleach solution at a ratio of 10 percent water to 1 percent bleach. Let it dry thoroughly before fi lling. How you arrange feed- ers around the yard doesn’t seem to matter to birds. In patio gardens or apartments, gathering them together in groupings is usually the only option. A larger garden allows for more feeders and more areas for placement. “You’ll notice no matter how many ports you have, there will be competitions,” Sanchez said. “It’s a mat- ter of ‘Get off that perch; Coming Soon! Ask your Primary Care Provider for a referral today! 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. it’s mine.’ You’ll see a lot of movement around.” Bird need water, too. Serve it up in a shallow, fl at-bottomed bowl with ½ to 1 inch of water. Place it in either sun or shade, clean it often and change the water daily or at least every other day. To reduce the chance of rats visiting your bird sta- tions, keep seed off the ground, Sanchez said. Choosing or modifying feeders to have a catch pan on the base can prevent most spillage from reaching the ground. If ground-feed- ing birds like doves, quail and juncos are a favorite, experiment with elevat- ing a platform feeder a bit off the ground and keep the area under it cleaned up. It may or may not work. Rats might still be able to access the feeder and birds might not. Squirrels drive some peo- ple crazy with their tena- cious — and often success- ful — attempts to steal bird food. Others enjoy their antics and put out peanuts especially for them. “I don’t mind them,” Sanchez said. “But some people fi nd themselves in confl ict with squirrels. A feeder is like an Eat at Joe’s sign, a good place to hang out. And while they’re there, they can do other activities like cache their food in the lawn or dam- age plants. Plus, these vora- cious little animals eat a lot of expensive food.” 877-319-0328