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LOCAL Wallowa.com Wednesday, October 28, 2020 A3 Josephy, Maxville centers both receive CREF funding By RACHEL HART For the Wallowa County Chieftain JOSEPH —The Jose- phy Center for Arts and Cul- ture and the Maxville Heri- tage Interpretive Center are two of 11 capital construc- tion projects in Oregon to be endorsed by The Cul- tural Advocacy Coalition to receive a total of $9.5 million in Cultural Resources Eco- nomic Funds (CREF). The coalition’s board of directors identifi ed the most broadly supported and impactful projects recom- mended for funding, given limited state dollars, and urged Gov. Kate Brown to include these projects in the 2021-23 budget. The slate of capital con- struction projects, which includes the construction, expansion or renovation of a facility or facilities, rep- resents diverse genres in the cultural sector, options for increased equity and access, and geographic distribution throughout Oregon. In June, the coalition issued a statewide call for capital construction propos- als and received 44 submis- sions, which were exam- ined in a peer review process conducted by a subset of the Ellen Morris Bishop/Wallowa County Chieftain, File Patrons enjoy the start of the Women’s Art Exhibit at the Josephy Center in February before pandemic restrictions for face masks were imposed. The center recently was endorsed by The Cultural Advocacy Coalition to receive a total of $9.5 million in Cultural Resources Economic Funds (CREF), one of 11 locations in Oregon to receive the funding. coalition’s volunteer board. The board selected 26 sub- missions and meticulously reviewed the fi nal applica- tions resulting in the fi nal 11 endorsements. “The organizations behind these projects have all demonstrated commit- ment and momentum in their endeavor and are ready to engage in the collective advocacy necessary for suc- cess of the entire slate,” said Isaac Marquez, Eugene Cultural Services director and chairman of the coali- tion’s capital construction committee. The Maxville center has requested $750,000 toward the preservation of the Max- ville townsite with the esti- mated project cost totaling $2.5 million. “The funding will be crucial to match additional funding to bring preserva- tion back to the Maxville site,” said Gwendolyn Trice, executive director. “We have recently entered into a pur- chase agreement for 240 acres including the Maxville townsite. We have received multiple grants toward this work and will be campaign- ing for funds right away for the purchase of the site.” A ribbon-cutting cere- mony is being planned for 2023 on the 100-year anni- versary of Maxville. Using its collections and the Maxville townsite itself, the center envisions more robust educational experi- ences with access and events for K-12 students and intern- ships through Eastern Ore- gon University, as well as increased tourism activity. The organization has pledged to hire locally and part- ner with the community in rebuilding and relocating the historic lodge and in building a fence around the site. The Josephy Center has requested $600,000 for facil- ity expansion and renova- tion with the estimated proj- ect cost totaling $1,892,330. The center is actively raising funds to purchase the build- ing it is currently renting in downtown Joseph in order to secure a permanent home for its work. A new facil- ity will have an expanded ceramics studio, an art gar- den, a companion gallery, a multipurpose space for per- forming arts and movement classes and a dedicated space for Nez Perce education and artifacts. “I am pretty excited about what it could mean for our county,” said Kellee Sheehy, development director. The Americans for the Arts reported in its Arts & Economic Prosperity study that Oregon’s arts and culture sector contributed $687 mil- lion and 22,299 jobs to Ore- gon’s economy in 2015. “Our slate of projects will help boost local economies, especially as travel trends have changed and Orego- nians are looking for more ways to enrich their lives closer to home,” Marquez said. “Recovery from COVID- 19, Oregon’s wildfi res, and social unrest is a long-term proposition,” state Rep. Rob Nosse said. “The path will require new innovations and imaginings of how arts, cul- ture, heritage, history and humanities will spread across our state under these new challenges. We know that even as our delivery meth- ods pivot to meet new needs, there’s still a need to invest in infrastructure now and for the future.” WC Humane Society IN BRIEF Sign-ups, changes for 2021 health care a week away ENTERPRISE — The annual window for indi- viduals to shop for health insurance through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace opens on Sunday, Nov. 1, and those people who do not have access to health insurance through work or who do not qualify for the Ore- gon Health Plan will have until Dec. 15 to make changes for 2021, accord- ing to a press release. Individuals can find out if they can qualify for help paying for coverage, look at available plans, and see what plans cover and cost, at oregonhealth- care.gov/windowshop. According to a press release, in 2020 more than 74% of those who enrolled through the marketplace received a subsidy to help with their payments, and those averaged $140/ month. Individuals mak- ing less than $51,040, or families of four with a combined income of less than $104,800, may be eligible. For questions or addi- tional information on what is available in Wal- lowa County, contact Vixen Redford-Wecks at 541-398-2539 or vrad- ford@neonoregon.org. city of Enterprise announced on its Facebook page the Trunk or Treat Halloween activity downtown will not take place. According to a post by Lacey McQuead, city administrator, although the city does not sponsor the event, it is required by its insurance company to com- ply with guidelines from the OHA and the federal Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention that urge against both of the activities they deem to be high risk. No Trunk or Treat in Enterprise HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE from 11am - 4pm Joseph Trick or Treating on Halloween JOSEPH — Trick or Treating in downtown Joseph will take place from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at various participating busi- nesses, according to a press release. 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