Rich Wandschneider directs the Josephy Library of Western History and Culture in Joseph, Oregon. He's written a column for the local paper for over 30 years, and been involved with local Nez Perce return activities for as long.
I know you have plenty of community groups that look after people and places on the wet side of the mountains, but thought I would chronicle a few of ours, if nothing else to encourage you to join in and/or thank your own doers of good community deeds.