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Ballots for the May 19 election are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday. A list of drop sites is available at http://www.bakercounty. org/clerks/Drop Sites. html. As of this morning, 33.6 percent of voters had returned their ballots to the County Clerk's office.

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• No major changes in proposed budgetforfiscal year starting July 1 By Joshua Dillen

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It's budget season in Baker City. Baker City's Budget Board will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 1655 First St., to review a proposed budget

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Emergency preparedness fair set for May 30 Baker County Emergency Managementis planning an Emergency Preparedness Fair May 30 to help families get ready for disaster. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 1640 Campbell St. It will include information about how families can prepare for a disaster — such as an earthquake — by being informed, making a plan, building a kit and getting involved.

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total ing $19,428,054forthe fiscal year that starts July 1. That budget includes just over $5 million in unappropriated funds. The current year's

budget is about $19 million. Labor costs, as is typical, aresome ofthelargestline items in the budget. The police department's proposedbudget totalsnearly

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honoring parents The Baker County Library District is hosting "Parents Are Our Heroes" events at each of its satellite branches the last week of May in preparation for the summer reading program. Parents are invited to attend the free events to get tips on being an effective reading partner with their kids. The schedule: • Huntington, May 27, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Haines, May 28, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Richland, May 30, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Halfway (meeting at the park), May 30, noon to1 p.m.

'Building Your Budget' class 3une 3 in Baker A free "Building Your Budget" class is scheduled for June 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St. in Baker City. People planning to attend should RSVP by June 1 by calling Debbie Votaw at 1-800-8383186.

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Haggen officially opened its Baker City grocery store Saturday afternoon. Haggen bought the former Albertsons store as a result of a FederalTrade Commission requirement that the merged Albertsons-Safeway corporation sell some of its stores to avoid having a monopoly in certain markets, such as Baker City, with both Albertsons and Safeway groceries. Baker City's Safeway store remains open.

After a hectic 36 hours, Baker Cit's thestoredosedforthelasttim easan Albertsons. newestgmcery storeopened Saturday afternoon. Over the next day and a half; "It was busy," said Marc Ruberti, workers transformed the store into a who managed the formerAlbertsons Haggen. That transition isn'tcomplete, store and has the same position with Haggen, which bought the store late Ruberti said. He said the store will be adding lastyear. But not as busy as the 36-hour items over the coming weeks and whirlwind that started Thursday when months, especiallyin the bakery, deli

and produce sectrons. Haggen also has scheduled a public meeting for June 30 fmm 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Baker County Community Events Center, 2600 East St. The companyis inviting local fanners, nonpmfit organizati ons and othersto attend and discuss ways that fanners can sell their pmduce to the stoie, and find out how the company supports nonprofits.

The Baker School Board is expected to act on the hiring of three new administrators when it meets Tuesday night. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the District Office, 2090 Fourth St. It will be preceded by a meeting of the District Budget Committee at 5 p.m. New administrators are: • Molly Smith, a former North Powder Charter School teacher, who will serve as part-time assistant principal at Brooklyn Primary School during 2015-16. Smith will work .6 time to assist Smith Gwen O'Neal, Brooklyn principal, and .4 time as a math coach for students in kindergarten through

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Grade 2. • Nanette Lehman has been named South Baker Intermediate principal for the coming year. Lehman replaces Betty Palmer, who moved to the District Office as interim superinLehman te n dent in March. Lehman is a Haines second-grade teacher who also has servedas head teacher atHaines for the past two years. Palmer is serving in the stead of Walt Wegener, who is acting as a consultant for the district and lobbying at the stateLegislature on thedistrict's behalf during the final months of his contractas districtsuperintendent. Mark Witty of Grant School District at John Day has been hired to take

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over as superintendent on July 1. At that time, Palmer will begin her new job as assistant superintendent and director of curriculum and instruction. Palmer • Chris Carmiencke, South Baker sixth-grade teacher, will take over as Baker Middle School principal in the year ahead. He will replace Mindi Vaughan, who has been reassignedas principal ofH aines and Keating schools. Vaughan also will work asthedistrict'sfederalprograms director and serve as liaison to families who are homeless. Personnel changes will be the focus of much of Tuesday night's meeting. See Schools/Page 2A

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drought May won't bust the drought, but it might put a few temporary cracks in it. The past week was the wettest seven-day period in Baker County in almost two years. From May 11-17, a total of 1.26inches ofrain fellatthe Baker City Airport. We haven't endured such a week-long dousing since June 19-25 of 2013, when 1.92 inches sluiced down at theairport.M ostofthat — 1.57 inches — fell on the record-setting June 19. This past damp week reversed a months-long trend that has deepened the drought in Baker County and across Eastern Oregon. January, March and April were each much drier than usual (February was slightly wetter). May, which on average is the wettest month here, failed initially to fulfill its soggy reputation. BetweenApril24 and May 10,no measurable rain fellat the airport.

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BUDGET Continued ~om Page1A Administrativ e servicesgetsabout $1.1 million with almost half of that for personnel. The poli ce'sdepartment'sproposed

BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR MONDAY, MAY 18 • GoverningBoard of the Baker Web Academy and Baker Early College:5 p.m., North Baker Campus, 2725 Seventh St. • Baker County Historical Society Living History Program:7 p.m., in the Ballroom at Baker Heritage Museum; Gerald Maxwell, Marjorie Peck, Mark Sackos and Mac Kerns will tell about "Rural Life in Muddy Creek, Rock Creek and Haines." TUESDAY, MAY 19 • Baker School Board:6 p.m., District Office, 2090 Fourth St. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 • Baker City Planning Commission:7 p.m., Baker County Courthouse, 1995Third St., to review proposed changes to the city's development code. THURSDAY, MAY 21 • Baker Rural Fire Protection District Board:7 p.m., at the Pocahontas Fire Station; meeting moved from the thirdTuesday of the month. • Eastern Oregon Museum in Haines:Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum, at 610Third St., is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m., through Sept. 19.

TURNING BACK THE PAGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald May 18, 1965 Betty Rouse, Eagle Valley High School senior, is the recipient of the annual Baker Rotary club $300 scholarship award. Betty will attendTreasurer Valley Community College at Ontario and plans to study Home Economics. 25 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald May 18, 1990 Honored. Flabbergasted. Marge Mayes said she was all ofthosethings and more when she was named an honorary citizen of the City of Haines recently. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald May 18, 2005 Wayne Chastain of Baker City traveled several thousand miles, crossed one ocean and two continents, and still he couldn't get away from his boss. Chastain is a soldier with an Army National Guard battalion serving in Iraq. He's also an officer with the Baker City Police Department, which means he works for City Manager Jerry Gillham. Gillham also is a National Guardsman, and he, too, is assigned to Iraq. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald May 19, 2014 The Baker City Budget Committee will kick off a series of meetings tonight to review the city's financial plan for the fiscal year that starts July1. Along with the tonight's 6 o'clock session at City Hall, 1655 First St., budget meetings are slated for Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday, at the same time and place, if needed. The budget committee consists of the City Council and seven citizen members. The city staff will present an overall, proposed budget of about $19 million — including $5.9 in the general fund account, which includes the police and fire departments and city administration. At least one member of the council said Friday that he will be going into the sessions with one specific goal. "The employee costs are still out of line," Mayor Richard Langrell said.

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budget is up about $190,000. Most of that is due to the addition of a full-time school resource officer.

A $125,000 grant from COPS iCommunity Oriented Policing Services) was awarded to the city last year, and $62,500 of that is included in the proposedbudget.Therestofthe grant will be disbursed over the next three budgetyearsby COPS. The department may also receive $22,500 from Baker 5J School District pending approval of its

budget. The city's bill for PERS — Oregon's Public Employees Retirement Sytemwill cost about $74,000 more next fiscal year for police, fire and administrative personnel. Health insurance for those three departments will cost an estimated

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Stevens, a new hiie, to teach fiflh- and sixth-graders halftime at Haines Elementary. Continued~om Rge 1A The board alsoisexpected to • The resignations ofTheact on these certified contracts: resa Dee, South Baker fourth•The hiringofAmy Younger grade teacher; Seth Bingham, from the Huntington School FFA adviser and ag teacher District to South Baker fourth at Baker High School; and grade; Skye Flanagan from the Brianna Ellis, developmental North Powder Charter School fourth-grade teacher at South Baker. to South Baker fourth grade; Dana Marlia fiom North Pow• The transfer ofAnnetta der Charter School to half-time Evans, who is moving fiom special education and prekinSouth Baker sixth-grade to dergarlen at Haines Elemena position teaching fifth- and sixth-graders atHaines tary; Thomas Joseph, a new Elementary. hire, to teach languge arts at BHS;Aysha Vidales, South Exlra-duty contracts: Bakerparaprofessionalto.6 • The resignation of Marcy time as an English Learner Osborn, BMS volleyball coach. • The hiring of Shawn teacher for the district; Cynthia

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Simpson, head volleyball coach; Kristen Rushton, BHS girls soccer coach; and Brent

Diane Davis, South Baker paraprofes sional;and Carolyn Crawford, BMS guidance Gyllenberg, BHShead boys secretary. basketball coach. Interim Superintendent In other business regardPalmer will iecognizeAnthony ingpersonnel, Linda Ruby Lake Mountain Resort for its has moved from working as support of district students, a substi tute busdrivertoa per- including the annual Ski for manent bus driving position the Health of It program. And as ofApril 20, according to a Bailey Hill, outgoing BHS report to the board prepared Associated Student Body presifor Tuesday's meeting. dent, will be recognized for his Khmg the presentation attendanceatboardmeet ings portion of the meeting, the and other service during the board will recognize retirees year. Sue Richard, who teaches a Lacy Churchfield of Keating blended fifth- and sixth-grade Elementary will be honored as dass at Haines; Jan Bonn, a"Promise of Baker" Student Brooklyn music teacher; Kim Virtue, BHS student services; of the Month.

NEWS OF RECORD FUNERAL PENDING

Lois "Peggy" (Pickler-McDowell) Black: There will be a graveside celebration of Peggy's life Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m. at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Arrangements are under the direction ofTami's Pine Valley Funeral Home Br Cremation Services,PO. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Onlinecondolences may be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com Mary Ruth Brown: Friends and family are invited to help celebrate the life of Mary Ruth Brown, who died on Feb. 23, 2015. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Union Hotel on Main Street in Union. "Come share remembrances and the poetry and the music she loved family members said. There will be a buffetlunch served at noon by

the Union Hotel. RSVP the Hotel by calling 541-562-1200 or email historicunionhotel@gmail.com to make a lunch reservation. Later that day, attendees are encouraged to join in further celebrating Mary Ruth Brown's life at a potluck and bluegrass jam atWisdom Creek Ranch at 5 p.m. Those attending are welcome to bring a tent, trailer, or RV or plan to sleep under the stars. John Paul Atkinson: Memorial graveside service for John Paul Atkinson, who died Feb. 2, 2015. The service, with military honors, will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May30, at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Jesse Whitford of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St.; Gray's West Br Co.

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POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations

PROBATION VIOLATION (Baker County warrant): Janet Marie Schomburg, 70, of 1025 Fifth St., 8:56 a.m. Friday, at the sheriff's office; cited and released. FAILURETO APPEAR (Malheur County warrant): Michelle Joy Stuckert, 39, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, 11:50 a.m. Friday, on Pocahontas Road; jailed and later transferred to Malheur County. DRIVING UNDERTHE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS: James Donald Doyle, 60, of 3320 Kirkway Drive,2:51 p.m. Friday, in the 1100 block of Campbell Street; cited and released. POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE: Anthony Morgan Mailman, 30, of La Grande, 2:57 p.m. Sunday,on David Eccles Road; jailed. Crime reports BURGLARY II: Police said a burglar entered an unattached

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garage in the 1000 block of South Bridge Street, between 5 p m Saturday and 2 p m Sunday;taken: tools and a printer/ scanner with a total value of about $1,500 belonging to Patrick Ryan Oberlander, 35, of Baker City. Baker County Sheriff's Office Arrests, citations DRIVING UNDERTHE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS, FAILURETO APPEAR (Two Umatilla County warrants), and PROBATION VIOLATION: Jon Alvin Sanders, 53, of Richland, 9:44 p.m. Friday, at his home; jailed. Oregon State Police Arrests, citations ASSAULT IV and HARASSMENT: Melissa Dawn Stevens, 45, of Bristol, Tennessee, 11:10 p.m. Thursday, at Farewell Bend State Park; jailed. FELON IN POSSESSION OF A WEAPON: Steven David Brown, 61,0f Madras, 12:06 p.m. May 11, on Cracker Creek Road near Sumpter; jailed and later released.

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hike in premiums. Some of the larger proposed expenElsewhere in the budget, the city has ditures for the next fiscal year include included a line item showing potential almost$500,000 for streetm aintenance, revenueof$286,000 from the sale of m ore than $400,000 fora watercapital property in the city's Elkhorn View plan that includes maintenance projects Industrial Park. in the city and improvements to the The park is in northwest Baker City, mountain pipeline that carries water and includes Behlen Mfg. Co. to the city, more than $200,000 for a The city is currently negotiating with wastewater capitalplan,and $32,000 for a potential buyer for vacant land in the a stormwater capital plan. industrial park, City Manager Mike Kee Most city departments will not see a said. substantial change in their budgets. One City councilors discussed the matter exception is the parks department. Last in an executive session, closed to the year's budget was just over $100,000, while the proposed amount for the next public, on April 30. The sale is not definite, Kee emphafiscal year is $326,000, an increase slzed. largely due to the expansion of the Leo "It's far from a sure thing," he said. Adler Memorial Parkway. After Tuesday's budget meeting, the However, city officials decided to include the potential sales revenue in board will meet again, if necessary, the coming year's budget because if they on May 20, 21 and 27, all at City Hall don't, and the city sells the property, it starting at 6 p.m. The proposed budget wouldn't be able to spend the money has beenposted on thecity'swebsite at during the next fiscal year. http//bakercitycom/government/budget. More information is available by calling Most city property cannot be sold without voter approval. But industrial Dexterat541-524-2042 orby email at property is an exception to that rule and jdexteiObakercitycom, or Kee at 541saleswithout voterapprovalare allowed 524-2040 or email at mkee@bakercity. com. by the city's charter.

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FISH AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT SEEICSTO OVERCOME REVENUE GAP

mi oos icense ees • Agency is proposing a 10-percent increase in license fees over the next two years By Jeff Barnard

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support in committee testimony this past week from improve the quality o GRANTS PASS — Lawconservation groups and infishing dividuals, who did not want makers are considering how game hunting and to plug a $32 million funding in the state, and then the to see cuts to programs. The bill has to go through a Ways gap for the Oregon Departcustomers will return." ment of Fish and Wildlife and Means Committee work — Duane Dungannon, through a combination of sessionbefore going to a Oregon Hunters Association floor vote. raising hunting and fishing licensefees,devoting more WaterWatch, a conservation group, submitted formal staterevenues to the depart- gannon wrote in an email. ment and cutting personnel. "ODFW can't keep raising testimony supporting fee increases, noting that one Sales of hunting and pricesfor a product that's fishing licenses have been declining in quality; no busi- of the proposed cuts would declining the past 30 years, eliminate three positions ness could stay in business for long by doing that." thatreview water developand static the pastdecade, The fishing and hunting m ent projects forpossible despite a growing population. Without an increase licensesand tags sold each harm to fish and rivers. "There's already too few for license fees, Fish and year cover nearly a third of Wildlife Director Curt the department's current people doing this work," Melcher says the departbudget,and the generalfund senior policy analyst Kimment will have to close some covers 5 percent. berly Priestly said. "It would fish hatcheries and the state The department is looking be devastatingto Oregon's Fish Hatchery Research for a 56-percent increase riversand streams ifthis in revenue from the genCenter and lay ofF more program is cut." fisheries biologists and other eralfund forthe 2015-2017 The Oregon chapter of stafFto balance its2015budget, arguing that it does Trout Unlimited, a conser2017 budget of $345 million. far more than serve hunters vation group, also urged The department has and anglers, and a 10-perpassage of the bill, noting already eliminated 50 centincrease in license fees, that the loss of fish biologists said Deputy Director Roger and the Hatchery Research positions, and iflicense fees aren't increased,plans to cut Fuhrman. Center would be harmful. 42 more. But the prospect of raising Rep. Peter Buckley, coBut fishermen and huntchairman of the House Ways license fees is producing ers are not happy with the and Means Committee, says a lot of grumbling among idea of raising license fees that argument makes sense, the public. Oregonians buy without better fishing and but there is not enough about 243,000 hunting hunting opportunities. money available from the licenses, with nonresidents "Steps must be taken to generalfund to cover allthe buying another 16,000. Orimprove the quality of big shortfall, making license fee egonians buy about 500,000 game hunting and fishing in increases necessary. fishing licenses, and nonresithe state, and then the cusA bill laying out license fee dents 122,000. ''We are going to have a lot tomers will return," Oregon increases over the next six Hunters Association state years iSB 247l to ease the of very cranky people about coordinator Duane Dunstickershock received strong it," said Troy Whitaker, a Associated Press

Drought aid available Financial aid is available for local ranchers who had to haul water to livestock due to the drought. Aid is not available for livestock that were in a feedlot. More information is available by calling the BakerGrant County Farm Service Agency at 541-523-7121, Extension 2.

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fishing guide and tackle shop owner in Grants Pass, who sells hunting and fishing licenses."The word I am getting, being a tackle shop owner, is people complain a lot about the Rogue River, saying we used to catch a lot of fish, the hatchery is not doing its job, only putting in so many fish, when they should be cranking out fish like crazy." Getting big returns of salmon and steelhead to riversismore complicated than just releasing more baby fish in the river. Studies have shown hatchery fish do not survive as well in the wild as fish spawned in the river, and hatchery fish that make it back from the ocean are less likely to bite than wild fish. Increasing hatchery releases can also harm wild fish by filling up limited habitat. Afterseveralyears offavorableocean conditionsproducing lotsoffood for fish, climatic cycles have flipped, making declines in future returns likely. Melcher attributed the static license sales to a combination of more people living in cities, where they are farther from hunting and fishing, and declining opportunities forsuccess, due to lower deer numbers and more fish ofFlimits to harvest due to wild fish protections.

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Showers have been more of the scattered variety since, but measurable rain has fallen Continued ~om Page1A on four of the past five days. But May, as it usually does, came through. With almost two weeks left in the month, May's rainfall is a couple showers short of A shift in the jet stream steered Pacific storms into Oregon rather than diverting the monthly average of 1.46 inches. them to the north as has been the case for The soggy spell has almost erased the year's rainfall shortfall. Since Jan. 1 the tomuch of 2015. The most dramatic result in this weather talatthe airportis3.5 inches,just9 percent pattern change happened during just six below average. hours, between 10 p.m. on May 12 and 4 Based on forecasts from the National a.m. on May 13. The rainfall total at the air- Weather Service, rainfall could reach the port in that span was .75 of an inch — more May average later this week. than the monthly total for any of the first Showers or thunderstorms are possible four months of the year. every day through Sunday.

HaineshoVwinscountVsnellingcontest A fifth-grader from Haines Elementary has qualified forthe Oregon state spelling contest in September at the State Fair. Wyatt Hawkins placed first in the Baker County competition forGrades 1-5 on Friday at the Baker County Public Library. He correctly spelled 17 words out of 25.

Olivia Jacoby, a secondgraderatBrooklyn Primary School, placed second with 16 correct words. She could competeat the state contest if Hawkins was not able to attend. Joy LeaMaster and Sue Richard are co-chairs of the spelling contest. In April they sent out a letter to teachers across the county

to let them know about the contest. There are three divisions: Division I, Grades 1-5, Division II, Grades 6-8, and Division III, Grades 9-12. LeaMaster and Richard said all students who spelled 10 words or more correctly in their school contests qualified for Friday's county championship. Twenty-three

students qualified in Division I, six in Division II, and no one took the initial test at the high school level. No students in Division II competed in the county contest on Friday. Richard and LeaMaster said the spelling contest is open to all public, private and homeschool students in Baker County.

LOCAL BRIEFING Local students to graduate from OSU CORVALLIS — More than a dozen current or former Baker County students are graduating from Oregon State University this spring. OSU will have its 146th commencement on Saturday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. in Reser Stadium. Local graduates include: Mitchell R. Hickey, Bachelor of Science, crop and soil science; Laura E. Borgen, Bachelor of Fine Arts, cum laude, applied visual arts; Edward A. Chance, Bachelor of Science, liberal studies; Janey-Rae M. Collins, Master of Science, counseling; Trevor K. Howard, Master of Science, nuclear engineering; Chelsea K McVay, Bachelor of Science, cum laude, BioHealth sciences; Nicole M. Merchant, Master of Science, agricultural education; Alexander D. Robertson, Bachelor of Science, nuclear engineering; Rakshit S. Tank, Bachelor of Science, computer science; Kelsie A. White, Bachelor of Science, agricultural sciences; Faith C. Hall, Bachelor of Science, agricultural sciences; Allison L. Creason, Doctor of Philosophy, molecular and cellular

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Elliott Averett graduates from Macalester ST. PAUL, Minn — Elliott Averett, the son of Tom and Jodie Averett of Baker City, graduated magna cum laude from Macalester College during a ceremony Saturday on campus. Averett received a liberal arts degree in political science and classics iclassical languages). Averett is a graduateofBaker High School. Macalester College President Brian Rosenberg presenteddiplomas to443 graduating seniors.M acalester College, founded in 1874, is a national liberal arts college with a full-time enrollment of 2,045 students.

Baker County Democrats meet Thursday The Baker County Democrats will have their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m., in the Rogers Fellowship Hall at 1995 Fourth St. They will continuetodevelop realand constructive answers to economic and environmental challenges facing the country. Everyone is welcome to attend. Coffee is hot at 6:30 p.m. for some social time.

Cityplanners to discuss code changes The Baker City Planning Commission will meet May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Baker County Courthouse, 1995 Third St., toreview proposed changes tothecity'sdevelopment code. That codewas lastrevised in 2009. The public is invited to attend the meeting and to submit comments. More information is available at www. bakercitycom/departments/planning/123. The Planning Commission also has scheduled an open house for June 3 from 4p.m. to 6p.m. at City Hall, 1655 First St., to answer questions about the proposed code changes.

Lodging tax committee meets Tuesday Baker County's Transient Lodging Tax Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave.

Friends of the Library meet May 27 The Friends of Baker County Library will meet May 27 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Walrod Room ipiano meeting room) of the Baker Library at 2400 Resort St. All Friends of the Library are welcome — they will elect officers for the new fiscal year, which begins July 1. For more information, call Kata Bulinski at 541-523-7981.

Driver's Ed class sign-up meeting 3une 3 The Malheur ESD is sponsoring a 10-week driver education class and a sign-up meeting is set for June 3 in Baker City. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Baker School District ofFIce,2090 Fourth St.The classfeeis $250 fora student with a valid driver's permit 4alf due at sign-up, the otherhalfbeforetheend ofthe class),or$460for a student older than 17 or who has a driver's license. The classes will take place at the 5J office on the following dates, from 9 a.m. to noon: June 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29;and July1,6,8,13and15. More information is available by calling Topper Schlupe at 541-473-4834orAllison Nunez at541-473-4833 orby email at allison.nunez@malesd.k12.or.us.

Pendleton woman re-united with dog after 4 years By Kathy Aney East Oregonian

PENDLETON—After Crystal Sullenger's dog vanished fouryears ago,she gradually gave up hope she would ever see Star again. Sullenger had stepped out into her fenced yard one day to check on her 11-month-old pit bull only to find her dog was gone. Distraught, she plastered her North Portland neighborhood with photos of the sweet, high-energy puppy. She drove slowly down neighborhood streets, gradually expanding the search to a 10-mile radius. "I looked for her and looked for her," said Sullenger.'After two years,Istopped looking." She and her husband adoptedtwo other pitbulls. Eventually, they moved to Pendleton, where Sullenger

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now manages the PAWS May 9. Star initially seemed animal shelter. uncertain, then ran to SulOn May 8, Sullenger got lenger. "I wasin tears,"shesaid. a shock when someone from "It was amazing." Multnomah County Animal Services emailed to inform She noticed an injury to rear leftleg and "toeher that Star had turned up. Star's Police found the dog during nails curled under so far she a drug raid on a house in the could hardly walk." The toeSt.Johns neighborhood. Star nails were painted red. The dog's body showed evidence still wore her original collar with the same now-expired of being bred multiple times. license. The dog doesn't venture "They were too cheap to too far away from Sullenger license her on their own," these days. "She sits with her paws Sullenger said. She viewed an online over the edge of the bathtub photo of the dog and knew when I take a shower," Sulinstantlyit was Star. She ar- lenger said. ranged for a fiiend to transStar also accompanies Sulportthe dog asfar asBiggs, lenger to work. As Sullenger where she was transferred to talked, the pit bull wandered a driver from Traveling Paws around the PAWS entry for the remainder of the area, wagging her tail as a journey. Sullenger rendezcustomer entered and then voused with the driver at the bent down to scratch the dog Pendleton Burger King on behind the ears.

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Star, who has bonded with the other canines in the Sullenger household, has gotten extra pampering. She's been trimmed and groomed and is up to date on her shots. She has an appointment for spaying and microchipping.

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Oregon lawmakers have disagreements about all sorts of things, but Democrats and Republicans alike have agreed to make it illegal to sell electronic cigarettes and their components to minors. The measure, House Bill 2546, passed both houses with substantial margins and now awaits a vote by the House of Representatives on an amendment made in the Senate. It's about time. E-cigarettes are relatively new on the smoking scene. They've been available in this country for less than 10 years, and the research on their safety so far has produced mixed results. Supporters say they're safe, but questions about such things as the presence and concentration of formaldehyde in the vapor remain. Nicotine, of course, is addictive. To date, 41 states have approved bills designed to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of children. There's reason to be concerned. While the use of conventional cigarettes by Oregon high school students has fallen dramatically in recent years, the use of e-cigarettes by teens is increasing faster in this state than elsewhere. Two years ago, more than 5 percent of 11th-graders were using e-cigarettes, up from 1.8 percent two years before that. Oregon's measure goes beyond kids, however. In addition to making it illegal to sell e-cigarettes to minors, it would treat e-cigarettes just like conventional cigarettes in terms of where they could be used. Vaping at work would not be allowed, and e-cigarettes would be banned at bars and restaurants and wherever conventional cigarettes are now banned. All that makes sense. Had Americans known about the health threat posed by conventional cigarettes, they may never have become legal. It doesn't make sense to repeat the pattern by allowing the unfettered use of e-cigarettes, particularly by children, until questions about them have been answered.

r ainsae In light oflast week's deadly tragedy around the Frankford curve in Philadelphia, it is time to ask why Amtrak has failed to implement a comprehensive system — known as "positive train control" — to minimize the risk of railroad accidents. What more will it take to make all our commuter railways safe? The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 mandated that railroads design a PTC system that would automatically slow or stop a train. The Chatsworth, Calif., train collision, in which 25 people were killed, was the impetus for this law. While Chatsworth garnered the attention and support necessary to kick-start the movement toward PTC, the momentum has slowed. Now it's time to fulfill the federal mandate before another tragedy strikes and more lives are lost. PTC is a computer- and communications-basedsystem thatincorporates GPS tracking and a complex series of sensorsand signals designed toprevent collisions, derailments due to excessive speed, and trains traveling on the wrong tracks. Upon detecting a problem, PTC would both communicate with railroad employees to alert them to the danger, as well as serve as a backup system in case no other actions were taken to correct the problem. In other words, PTC alone could slow or stop a train when

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necessary. PTC is not new technology. The systems haveexisted since the 1980s and have been successfully implemented in Europe for years. Yet, despite U.S. government support and seven years since the passage of the mandate, U.S. railroads have not yet fully implemented the system. Tuesday night's Amtrak derailment occurred on the Northeast Corridor track, among the nation's busiest. More than 2,200 trains a day travel on it, &om Washington to Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. The mix of trains on these tracks ranges from high-speed passenger lines run by Amtrak to &eight operations to local commuter trains. With so many trains operating on limitedtracks atspeeds up to 125 mph, a preventable error was almost inevitable. The areainvolved in Tuesday'sderailment has three distinct speed sections. While traveling from Philadelphia to the Frankford Junction, where the derailment occurred, trains are required to travel less than 70 mph. While navigating the curve, trains must proceed at less than 50 mph. Once through the

curve,trainsmay travelasfastas 125 mph as they head toward New York City. It has already been widely speculated that speed — as high as 100 mphplayed a role in last week's derailment. If the PTC systems that had been mandated in 2008 had been in place, this accident might have been avoided. Earlier this year, U.S. senators introduced the Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act to grant railroads a five-year extension on the implementation of PTC. The Association of American Railroads supports this extension. However, this delaying tactic is misguided. The nation's railroads, and the passengers who rely on them for safe transportation, need this system in place now. America's railroads should stop dragging their feet and implement PTC in the Northeast Corridor now. Do it in memory of the passengers who were killed and their grieving families, for the sake of injured passengers and Amtrak crew members, and for the safety of all futurerailtravelers. James J. McEldrew III is a Philadelphiabased attorrtey whose practice includes

railroad litigation. He wrote this for The Pkiladelphia I~uirer.

STATE ISSUE Editorial from the Albany Democrat-Herald: While the Legislature continues to wrestle with cratbng regulations regarding the use and sale of recreational marijuana, we expect that one of its primary concerns will be keeping marijuana out of the hands of minors. To that end, we were intrigued by a recent commentary that appeared in the May 4 edition of the journal Pediatrics. And we thought legislators might benefit &om a quick summary of the commentary, which was written by three researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers noted that when marijuana use is legalized for adults, it normalizes the behavior and can make it easier for young people to use the drug. And both proponents and opponents oflegalization agree that it's

important to do what we can to discourage marijuana use among minors. Efforts to discourage minors &om using alcohol and tobacco productsoffersome cluesabout how to proceed, the researchers said, pointing specifically to research that links weak monitoring efforts and low prices to underage use of alcohol and tobacco. But they said that marijuana offers some unique challenges as well. The researchers offered four overall suggestions to lawmakers working on these issues in Oregon and other states wrestling with how to implement legalization: • First, they suggest that regulators should use tax policy to keep prices high. Research on cigarettes and minors shows minors are particularly pricesensitive: An increase in cigarette pricestends to reduceusemore

among minorsthan among adults. The tricky issue for regulatorshereisthatifyou setprices too high, that could encourage the black market, which would be counterproductive for the entire legalization effort. • Second, retail availability of marijuana should be tightly regulated, theresearchers say,including keeping a close eye on the location of retailers. Lawmakers have some time to work on this issue, since sales of recreational marijuana don't kick in until next year. •Third,regulatorsneed to pay special attention toissues involving marijuana edibles. The researcherssaid thatregulators need to be aware ofhow appealing marijuana-laced cookies and candies can be to youths — and alsosuggested restrictionson the allowable amount of THC ithe active ingredient in marijuana) in

edibles. Here's a clear case where policymakers must pay close attention to how this issue has unfolded in Washington and Colorado,thetwo statesthatlegalized recreational use of marijuana before Oregon. • The final point: The researchersadvised that marketing of marijuana be limited. Studies have shown that exposure to tobacco and alcohol advertising is associated with increases in youth use. Overall, researchers urged regulators to be flexible and fast on their feet, noting that marijuana presents issues that aren't at play w ithtobaccoand alcohol— for example, users have the ability to grow their own pot, which raises freshheadaches forregulators. But it makes sense to be thinking now about the best ways to discourage marijuana use among minors.

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CONTACT YOUR PUBLIC OFFICIALS President Barack Obama: The White House, 1600 PennsylvaniaAve.,Washington, D.C. 20500; 202-456-1414; fax 202456-2461; to send comments, go to www.whitehouse.gov/contact. U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley: D.C. office: 313 Hart Senate Office Building,U.S. Senate,Washington, D.C.,20510; 202-224-3753; fax 202-228-3997. Portland office: One WorldTrade Center, 121 S.W. Salmon St. Suite 1250, Portland, OR 97204; 503-326-3386; fax 503-326-2900. Pendleton office: 310 S.E. Second St. Suite 105, Pendleton 97801; 541-278-1129; merkley.senate.gov. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden: D.C. office: 221 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; 202-224-5244; fax 202-228-2717 La Grande office: 105 Fir St., No. 210, La Grande, OR 97850; 541962-7691; fax, 541-963-0885; wyden.senate.gov. U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (2nd District): D.C. office: 2182 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515, 202-225-6730; fax 202-225-5774. La Grande office: 1211 Washington Ave., La Grande, OR 97850;541-624-2400, fax, 541-624-2402; walden.house g OV.

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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown: 254 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; 503-378-3111; www.governor.oregon.gov. Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler: 350Winter St. N.E., Suite 100,Salem, OR 97301-3896; 503-378-4329. Oregon Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum: Justice Building,Salem, OR 97301-4096; 503-378-4400. Oregon Legislature: Legislative documents and information are available online at www.leg.state.or.us. State Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario): Salem office: 900 Court St. N.E., H-475, Salem, OR 97301; 503-986-1460. District office: RO. Box 1027, Ontario, OR 97914; 541-889-8866. State Sen. Ted Ferrioli (R-John Day): Salem office: 900 Court St. N.E., S-323, Salem, OR 97301; 503-986-1950. District office: 111 Skyline Drive, John Day, OR 97845; 541-490-6528. Baker City Hall: 1655 First Street, PO. Box 650, Baker City, OR 97814; 541-523-6541; fax 541-524-2049. City Council meets the second and fourthTUesdays at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. R. MackAugenfeld, Mike Downing, JamesThomas, Benjamin

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Merrill, Rosemary Abell, Richard Langrell, Kim Mosier. Baker City administration: 541-523-6541. Mike Kee, city manager;Wyn Lohner, police chief; Mark John, fire chief; Michelle Owen, public works director; Luke Yeaton, HR manager and city recorder. Baker County Commission: Baker County Courthouse 1995 3rd St., Baker City, OR 97814; 541-523-8200. Meets the first and third Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; Bill Harvey (chair), Mark Bennett, Tim Kerns. Baker County departments:541-523-8200. Mitch Southwick, sheriff; Jeff Smith, roadmaster; Matt Shirtcliff, district attorney; Alice Durflinger, county treasurer; Cindy Carpenter, county clerk; Kerry Savage, county assessor. Baker School District: 20904th Street, Baker City, OR 97814; 541-524-2260; fax 541-524-2564. Superintendent: Walt Wegener. Board meets the thirdTuesday of the month at 6 p.m., Baker School District 5J office boardroom; Andrew Bryan, Kevin Cassidy, Chris Hawkins, Kyle Knight, Rich McKim.

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Ten Baker track and field athletes qualified for the Class 4A state meet Saturday after placing first or second in their events at the Greater Oregon League district meet at MiltonFreewater. Porter Cline was Baker's big finisher, winning the 100 and pole vault and placing second in the long jump. Other Baker boys advancing are Kalanie Heiser, first in the shot; Zarom Bruce, first in the javelin; Cody DeCarli, first in the high jump; Sam Hamilton, second in the high jump; and Teancum Taylor, second in the triple jump. Amy Wong advanced in the girls 100 and the 4x400 relay, placing second in each event. Joining Wong in the relay are Michelle Lehman, Summer Phillips and Rory Scilacci. The Class 4A state meet will be Friday and Saturday at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. GOL District Meet (Baker results) Boys events Team scores —La Grande 203, Baker 175 5, Ontano 155, Mac Hi 88 5 100 — 1 PCline, 1142 3 Conant, 1162 6 Thamert, 1193 200 —3 Conant,2399 5 Hamilton, 2524 6 Conley,2534 400 —5 Conley, 5618 800 —7 Trdvvell, 2 19 79 8 DeCarli, 22119 9 C Cline,22881 1,600 — 7Trdvvel),44781 8 C Cline, 512 79 110 hurdles —3 Kramer, 1886 300hurdles —6 Kramer,4841 4x400relay —4 Baker,34640 Discus —3 Denton, 119-0 4 Heiser, 118-10 Javelin —1 Bruce, 163-0 3 Jones, 139-2 5 Vrllalobos, 131 1 Shotput — 1 Herser,443 3 Ball,412 5 Denton, 38-7 High jump —1 DeCarh, Sa 2 Hamilton, 96 3 C Chne, SO Long jump —2 P Chne, 20-10 3 Taylor, 19-025 4 Thamert, 189 75 Tiiplejump —2 Taylor, 395 7Thamert, 37325 Polevault — 1 PChne, 13-6 Girls events Team scores— La G rande 212,Ontano 150 5, Baker 129 5, Mac Hi 119 100 —2 yyong, 1335 5 Salaca, 1380 7 Fuzr, 14 27 200 —5 Salaca,28676 Puzr,2945 7 McCauley, 29 77 400 —3 Flanagan, 10633 7 Gerber, 1 0821 800 —5 A Bott,24004 7Anderson, 2 4770 11 O'Neal, 3 12 S4 1,600 —4 A Bott, 53317 5 Anderson, 53522 100 hurdles —4 Lehman, 1790 6 Severson, 18 26 8 Freeman, 20 77 300 hurdles —4 Lehman, 5131 4x100 relay —3 Baker, 52 56 4x400 relay —2 Baker, 4 19 76 Discus —5 Severson, 781 Javelin —4 Hibbard, 98-7 7 Flanagan, 88-6 Shot put— 5 Maldonado, 29-65 6 Severson, 28-1 5 7 Burchard, 27 11 High jump —2 Wells,4 7 3 Flanagan, 44 9 O'Nea),40 Long jump —4 Puzr, 195 5 7 Phillips, 14 750 Tiiplejump —3 Phrl)rps, 31 8 25 5 Tatlock, 30775 Polevault —4 Skidgel, 6-0

Baker closed out its Greater Oregon League softball seasonwithapairoflosses to La Grande at the Union Sports Complex Friday. Despite hitting eight home runs, the Bulldogs dropped 5-3 and 22-12 decisions. "The girls hit the ball pretty well in both games," said Baker coach Al McCauley. aWe just made some other mistakes that we haven't made for a while." In the first game, Nicole Parsons and Kayla Davis hit solo homers for the Bulldogs. In Game 2, Parsons had apairofhomers.Sierra Koehler, Gracie Hardy, LaKalyn Thomas and Morgan Plumbtreeadded one home run each. Baker led 10-4 in the third inning of the second game only to have La Grande score nine runs in each of the third and fourth innings. Plumbtree took the loss Rabert Band/The (La Grande) Observer in the pitcher's circle in both Morgan Plumbtree did the bulk of the pitching for Baker against La Grande Friday. games. C

First game Baker 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 —3 LaGrande 3 2 0 0 0 0 x — 6 Plumbtree andThomas LP —Plumbtree Bakerhits — Parsons 2, Davis2,M cCauley 2, Koehler, Hardy, Thomas 2, Plumbtree Baker RB) —Parsons 2, Davis

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Thomas LP —Plumbtree Bakerhits — Parsons 2, Davis2,M cCauley 2, Kcehler, Hardy 2, Thomas 2, Plumbtree 2 Baker RBI —Parsons 2, Hardy 4, Thomas, Plumbtree, Koehler 4 HR —Parsons 2, Koehler, Hardy, Thomas, Plumbtree

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GoldenStatetoss Grinlies By Teresa M. Walker AP Sports m(rtter

MEMPHIS — Stephen Curry practices tough shots every day. The MVP came up with a third-quarter buzzer-beater his coach calls the play of the game. For GoldenState,rank it among the Warriors' best shots in decades and it helped put them in their first Western Conference finals since 1976. Curry scored 32 points with that 62-footer among eight 3-pointers, and the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies a third straight game, 108-95 on Friday

night. "In a close-out game like that, that's a big turning point and the moment's magnified," said Curry, the NBA's MVP. "I made one in college like that. That's the last I made anywhere past half court and same kind of shot: Looseball,grab it, throw it up and knock it down. First-year coach Steve Kerr called this a beautiful team win and a big moment forthe Warriors. He said Curry was amazing, especially with that shot as the Grizzlies tried to make a run in the third quarter.

"It wasn't quite a close-out shot, but it was the play of the game," Kerr said. The Warriors advanced with some of the best shooting in the NBA postseason since 1985, becoming the first team since that year to hit 14 or more 3s in three consecutive playoff games. Curry was 8 of 13 from beyond the arc as the Warriors knocked down their playoffbest 15 3-pointers. Curry, who had 10 assists for his first double-double this postseason, hit the shot of the night after Andre Iguodala blocked Jeff Green's shot near midcourt.

Atlanta sligsgastWashington By Howard Fendrich

WASHINGTON — As far as Jeff Teague and the rest of the Atlanta Hawks are concerned, bring on LeBron. Atlanta managed to make it to its first Eastern Conference final without the sort of

transcendent, game-changing player that upcoming opponent Cleveland features with LeBron James. The Hawks are OK with that. "Like everyone says, I guess, we don't have a superstar or whatever," Teague said."But we come up big in

big moments every night." The Hawks, seeded No. 1 in the East, set up a matchup against James and the Cavaliers that will start Wednesday night in Atlanta by eliminating the Washington Wizards in six games in the second round.

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Baker High School was punished earlier this month by the Oregon School Activities Association for a pair of violations. BHS was fined $250 and had to forfeit three nonleague volleyball matches due to the Bulldogs' head coach, Michelle McCauley, not being certified and Baker having no other certified coach available at tournaments at Burns and La Grande. Baker also was fined $250 for using a non-certified athletic director, Brad Dunten. Dunten was not up to date on allpartsofhiscertifi cation for partoftheschoolyear. Baker principal Ben Merrill said the violations were reported to the OSAA by the school.

AnnualPine-Eagle hoop camp planned HALFWAY — The 39th annual Pine-Eagle Summer Girls Basketball Camp is planned June 15-19 at Pine-

Eagle High School. Girlsin grades 6 through 12 are divided into 3 leagues based onskilllevelso thatthey can compete againstgirls of the same ability. Each girl will be able to play in 10 to 14 games during the week with the coaches instructed to playeach girlatleasthalfofeach game. Teams average 7- 8 girls with each team having their own coach. Coaches emphasize fundamentals — shooting, passing, dribbling and both offensive and defensive skills. Morning sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.mo afternoon sessions from 1 to 4:30 p.mo or later dependent upon camp enrollment. The gym is open every evening from 7 to 9 p.m. for girls who want help in specific areas. Registration forms need to be postmarked by May 28. Afterthat date,there willbe a $10 late charge percamper. Registrations still will be accepted if there is room after that date, but T-shirts may not be there on the first day. Cost is $90 if you provide your own lodging. The PineEagle school district allows you to park campers in the parking lot, hook up, and use the showers and bathrooms. Cost is $130 for those of you who desire room and board. Lodging is provided by players and patrons of the Pine-Eagle School District. Every attempt is made to pair students of the same age. Lunches are the responsibility of each participant. iOne restaurant is within walking distance, along with two grocery stores. The concession stand will be open during the day.l Everyone receives a camp T-shirt and their own basketball. A $20 deposit is required with regstration. Checks should be made out to Pine-Eagle Basketball Camp and sent to Tim and Molly Smith, 3200 Birch Sto Baker City OR 97814. More information is available by calling 541-524-9866, 541-519-5461, 541-524-2629, 541-898-2244 ofby e-mai lat molly@eoni.com

Middle School tennis teams close out year Baker's Middle School tennis teams ended their season last week with home-and-home matches against Ontario. Baker at Ontario Girls singles — Hannah Johnson 60, Emma Prnley 60, Kaylee Dalke 64 Girls doubles — Isabella Nemec7Destrny Duvall 64, Andrea Pettrt/Gabby Trebilcock 64, Karli McKim/Alayne Rennet 6 3, Delane Stone/Koedi Birmingham 4 0, Chania Miller/Mehssa Titus4 2 Boys singles — Zach Schvvrn3 6,Shane Cunningham 6 5, Isaac Nemec 6 2 Boys doubles — Luke Barnes/E)r Lien 60, Alex Davrla/Nrck James 36, Elr Lien/James Hays 6 2, Stran Srddovvay/Trey Shaw 4 1, Grady Lay/Zach Wise 3 4 Ontario at Baker Girls singles — Hannah Johnson 63, Emma Prnley 6 0, Kaylee Dalke 61 Girls doubles — Isabella Nemec/Gabby Trebilcock 6 1, Andrea Pettit/Karli McKim 6 1, Delane Stone/Koedi Birmingham 6 3, Chania Miller/Laura Illrngsvvorth 0 4, Kendra Smith/Arcadia Mornssey 04 Boys singles — Zach Schvvrn6 1,Shane Cunningham 6 1, Isaac Nemec 6 0 Boys doubles —Alex Davrla/Nrck James 6 1, James Hays/Isaac Nemec 6 2, Stran Srddovvay/Trey Shaw 1 6, Zach Wise/Sean Puzr 2 4, Jordan Remien/Trey Shaw 3 4

Jesse Brown, a former Baker athlete now competing for Montana State University, is ranked second in the nation in steer wrestling in the latest collegiate rankings. Brown also is ranked first in streer wrestling in the Big Sky Region. He is ranked second in men's all-around and fi fth in team roping heeler. Katie Hamann, a former Powder Valley athlete now riding for Eastern Oregon University, is ranked 22nd nationally in goat tying. She is fourth in goats in the Northwest Region, and 16th in barrels. Allie Brown, a former Baker athlete riding for Blue Mountain Community College, is ranked seventh in barrels and 13th in goats in the Northwest Region.

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PRINEVILLE — A handful ofBaker City-area high schoolcowboys and cowgirlscompeted at a pairofrodeosat Prineville May 9-10. M ay 9, Steven Duby won the team roping headers,and was fourth in steer wrestling. Kimberly Williams was first in barrels and sixth in pole bending. Samantha Kerns was first in poles and second in barrels. Matt Siddoway was ninth in team roping heelers. May 10, Kerns was first in poles, seventh in breakaway roping, 10th in goats and second in barrels. Duby was second in steer wrestling and ninth in team roping headers. Williams was fourth in breakaway roping, ninth in goats, sixth in barrels and fifth in poles. Gus McGinn was eighth in tie-down roping.

Former Bakerite sets new javelin record FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Kayla Grigg, a former Baker athlete now a freshman at Indiana Tech University, set a new women's javelin record recently. Grigg threw the javelin 121 feet, 10.6 inches at the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference iWHACl championships in April earning the conference javelin title. The throw also broke her previous mark of 117 feet, 5 V16 inches set earlier in April. Grigg is one of 9 freshmen, in the top 50 NAIA competitors in the nation, where she was ranked 46th heading into the conference championship. She eventually finished 35th in the NAIA standings. Grigg finished her freshman year by earning first team All-Conference honors at the WHAC Conference Outdoor Championships in the javelin.

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MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015

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HugginsleadsfiveBulldogstostatetournament By Gerry Steele Gracie Huggins continued her perfect season Saturday, sweeping to the girls singles championship at the Special District 4-4A/3A/2A/1A tennis tournament at Kennewick. Huggins, 22-0, swept three district matches in straight sets. She will be joined at the state tournament Friday and Saturdayatthe Oregon State University Tennis Complex and Timberhill Tennis Club at Corvallis by four teammates. Hannah Wilson and Lena Bowers placed third Saturday in girls doubles. The Baker duo defeated Vale's Shalisse and Alleae Ewing in two sets. 'That was the first time they'vebeatthose girls,"said Baker coach Dave Johnson. Baker finished second in the girls team standings with 20 points, trailing only Vale's 30 points. Joining the girls trio at

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Girls singles Huggins (B) def Roberts (Hel) 6 1, 6 0 Huggins (B) def Vogt (0) 6 2, 6 3 Huggins (B) def Webb (Umat) 7 5, 60 (title) Girls doubles Wilson/Bowers (B) def Krevrtsvosch/Vrevt (MH) 63, 64 Mcretndge/Burkhardt (V) def Wilson/Bow ers (B) 4 6, 7 6, 7 5 Wilson/Bowers (B) def Ewing/Ewing (V) 6 4, 6 2 (third place)

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Baker's Gracie Huggins claimed the district girls singles championship Saturday, winning all three of her matches in straight sets to improve her season record to 22-0. Huggins and four other Bulldogs will compete at the state tournament Friday and Saturday in Corvallis.

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Stephen Schott's RBI triplegot Baker's offense rolling. Schott and Smith each finished the game with two hits, and Seth Dixon three. "We needed that first game, guaranteeing us at least a tie for the title," Coach Smith said. In Game 2 La Grande had an answer for every Baker score. "The ball just didn't bounce our way," Smith sard. Bennett took the loss in relief of Kyle Srack. Schott had four hits and two RBIs, Folkman two hits and two RBIs, and Bachman scored three runs. Saturday game B aker 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 —3 laGrande 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 Gufrck, Bennett (6) and Mespelt WPGulick Baker hits —Smith, Bachman, Schott, Folk man 2, Dixon,Bowers Baker RBf — Bachman, Eolkman 2 2B —Eolkman Friday Game 1 Baker 0 0 0 0 2 1 0— 3 l aGrande 0 0 0 0 1 0 0— 1 Gufrck and Mespelt WP —Gufrck Baker hits —Smith 2, Gulick, Bachman, Schott 2, Dixon 3, Mespelt Baker RBfSchott, Dixon 3B —Schott

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Baker earned four indiviual firsts Thursday at the Pendleton Middle School Invitational track and field meet. Sydney Younger had firsts in the girls 100 and long jump. Shayna Ruby won the high jump, and Josiah Arenas won the boys 400. The meet was the season finale for the Dawgs.

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Pendleton lnvitational (Baker results) Eighth-grade boys events Team scores —Not available 100 —5 Terteling, 12 96 6 Black, 13 06 21 Lewis, 14 31 22 Jensen, 14 37 23 yervasi, 1440 29 Osborn, 1561 31 Spencer,2231 200 —6 Spencer, 2776 11 Terteling, 26 31 400 — 11 Black, 1 04 74 3,000 —3 Anderson, 115622 4x100relay —5 Baker,%85 6 Baker, 1 13 10 Discus —7 Chnstman, 70-10

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THURSDAY, MAY 21 • Track:Class 1 Astate meet, tba, Eugene FRIDAY, MAY 22 • Track:Class 4A and 1A state meets, tba, Eugene • Tennis:Baker at Class 4A/3A/2A/1A tourney, tba, Corvallis

By Gerry Steele

Valley Golf Course, Banks • Baseball:Baker at Pendleton, 5 p.m.; Baker JV at Pendleton, 5 p.m. • Softball:Baker at Pendleton, 5 p.m.; Baker JV at Pendleton, 5 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 19 • Golf: Baker boys at state, tba, Quail Valley Golf Course, Banks

Special District 4-4A/3A/2A/1ATennis (Baker results) Girls team standings —Vale 30, Baker

Boys team standings — ione 20,Mac Hi 13, Umatilla 13, La Grande 9,Vale 7, On tario 5, Sherman 4, Baker 4, Nyssa 1 Boys doubles Schwin/Stairs (B) def Ng/Lyon (MH) 60, 63 Rubio/Madrigal (Umat) def Schwin/Stairs

MONDAY, MAY 18 • Golf: Baker boys at state, 1 p.mu Quail

state will be Baker's boys doubles team of Brandon Stairs and Ryan Schwin. Stairs and Schwin played Ione's Kai Arbogast and Daichi Walters for third place, losing in three sets.

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Shot put —4 yervasi, 30-9 5 6 Chnstman, 294 75 Highjump —3 Spencer, 5-1 4 Black, 50 6 Jensen,48 9(tie) Osborn, Severson, 46 14 yervasi,40 Long jump —4 Jensen, 145 11 Severson,1210 14 Osborn,12715 Lewis, 12 6 17 Anderson, 124 Tiiple jump4 Lewis,275 5 Anderson,26-2

Eighth-grade girls events Team scores —None available 100 — 3 Conant, 1375 4 Ramos, 1409 7 Baker,1444 14 Fuzr,1536 200 —3 Conant, 2625 6 Ramos,3062 9 Baker,3138 12 Fuzr, 33 724x100relay — 2 Baker, 5712 High jump — 3 Polkowske,42 Long jump — 2 Ramos, 13-625 3 Baker, 12 11 4 Conant, 12 65 6 Fuzr, 11225 9 Polkowske, 10-725 Seventh-grade boys events Team scores —Not available 100 — 3 Arenas, 1315 200 —5 Arenas, 2756 14 barber,3302 400 — 1 Arenas, 10566 6 Barber,11721 Discus —6 Barber, 62 11Javelin — 11 Barber, 74 7 Seventh-grade girls events Team scores —Not available 100 —1 younger, 13 76 7 Ruby, 14 61 25 Madison,1656 200 —2 Ruby,2976 6 Madison, 34 72 100 hurdles —5 Sorensen, 2022 19Younger,2262 4x100relay —3 Baker, 59 96 Discus —6 Madison, 35-2 Javelin —13 Benson, 55-0 14 Sorensen, 526 Highjump —1 Ruby,4 7 5 Benson,41 Long jump — 1 younger, 14675 4 Benson, 12 525 6 Sorensen, 1165 7 Ruby, 10-115

SATURDAY, MAY 23 • Track:Baker at GOL district, tba, Mac-Hi • Tennis:Baker at Class 4A/3A/2A/1A tourney, tba, Corvallis

AT A GLANCE

Eastern men ranked sixth NEW ORLEANS, La. -The Eastern Oregon University Men's Track and Field team is ranked No. 6, in the latest polls.

Ellwanger places 12th at SOCC BANDON —Brandon Ellwanger, a Southwestern Oregon Community College freshman from Baker City, placed12th May 11 at the Bandon Crossings SWOCC college men's golf tournament. Ellwanger shot a score of 157.

Baker girls end golf season PENDLETON —The Baker girls golf team ended its season Tuesday at the Special District 3A tournament at the Pendleton Country Club. Baker scores were Kaitlyn Uttenreuther 219, Paige Pearce 237, McKenzi Roseborough 241, Lisa Finley 260 and Faith Ashby 262.

McCauley named all-East regional CENTERVALLEY, Pa. — D.J. McCauley, a DeSales University junior from Baker City, was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-East Regional softball team recently. McCauley made her third straight appearance on the regional team.

Linfield advances to soRball finals NEW PELLA, lowaMontana McNealy and Brooke Chapman combined for 13 strikeouts and Danielle Duman drove in six runs to carry Linfield to a sweep of Central (lowa) College in a best-of-three NCAA Division III Super Regional at Kuyper Sports Complex. TheWildcats rallied from two runs down to win the first game 9-6, then won Game 210-2. Linfield (37-13) advances to play either Alfred (N.Y) or Heidelberg (Ohio) Thursday.

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Monday, May 18, 2015 The Observer & Baker City Herald

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DQRQTHYSWART FLESHMAN

Celebrating six yearsand freedom

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Have you been with me the whole six years? It's coming up. Next Friday, May 22, will be the 2009 date that I gave my irst"Dory'sDiary"offering to editor f Ted Kramer and he actually ran it in The Observer on Friday in the Local/

Region page. I was really thrilled, but figured it wouldn't last very long. He said I could write what I wanted, maybe once a month or quarterly ... whatever I wanted, even weeldy if I chose. Maybe around 1,000 words or so

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Photo by Karen Kain

Now, here I am writing still another column six full years later, this one in surprise and pleasure that I have lasted so long and that there are still folks out there who say, "don't quit writing." Thank you for your encouragement and interest.

Mini-Mexican dip appetizers.

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GRANNY'S GARDEN CRISTINE MARTIN

A Japanese maple

Maple makes a color splash It's a tree ia baby one, anyway) but it is a nice splash of color that will last for years and years. It might even save me money onbuying so many fl owers. Ihave loved aJapanese maple for a long time and just about bought a largerone lastfall,butwasadvised against planting it where I wanted, because it would get hot afternoon sun, so I walked away sad. When I saw these smalltreesata very good price Iwas excited, because where we had to take out the ivy isn't in the hot afternoon sun. I figured they would look great in pots among the ferns until they outgrow the pots. Hum, do you suppose I could keep them small like people do with bonsai trees?Iloved a red Japanese maple Anita McIntosh has out at their place at the base of Mount Emily, and even with their harsher winter than here in the Grande Ronde Valley, it was doing well the last time I saw it. The tags on the three I bought say they can grow to 15 feet. Ouch! That would be too tall where I have them, but they shouldn't outgrow it for quite a few years. Ifyou don'thave aJapanese maple, consider it for color in your yard as well as planting flowers. The tag says it will go from red to bright scarlet in the fall.

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I bought a large quantity of dried chilies last time I was in California and decided to make homemade enchilada sauce. I wanted to learn a bit more about cooking with dried chilies and here are some of the things that I have found. First and simply, there are many ways to enjoy dried chilies. You can grind them up and make your own homemade chili powder. You can roast and reconstitute them and make a fabulousred sauce that is greatforcasseroles, Texas-style chili and pasta dishes. Whilst cooking and writing about chilies I was questioning the spelling and here are some answers to my quandaries. • Chile: When spelled with an"e" at the end,itreferstothe fresh ordried plant ofa member of the pepper family. • Chili: When spelled with and "i" at the end,itrefersto soups,stews and or sauces made withfresh or dried chile peppers. • Chile Powder: When spelled with an"e" at the end means it is a powder that has been madefrom dried chilies. • Chili Powder: When spelled with and "i" at the end, means that it is a mixture of ground and dried spices such as cumin, garlic, onion and chile powder. When picking out dried chile peppers you want to give the bag a squeeze. Dried peppers should be soft and bendable, not hard and brittle. When they are hard and brittle they have been sitting too long. When prepping chile peppers make sure to wear gloves to protect your hands from the burn. Using scissors, you want to cut off the tops and slice lengthwise down the side of each chile and remove all the veins and seeds. Dry-roasting peppers is oftena step that is

bypassed, but it enhances the flavor of the chile. Heat up a skillet over medium heat. You don't have to use oil. You can work in small batches and heat the chilies for about 45 seconds on each side. Once you have dry-roasted the chilies you reconstitute them by soaking them for 30 minutes in hot tap water. You can put a plate on top of the chilies to keep them submerged in the water if needed. You will want to discard the water, as it will be bitter. Here is my version of red enchilada sauce that I used in this Chicken Enchilada Casserole dish. It is a process that includes a few stepsbut the effortistotally w orth it. I am also sharing with you a fun appetizer layered dip that is low in calories and m akes great a presentation.Have a great week and as always I would love to hear what you are cooking.

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Enchilada casserole with corn and olives.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Red Sauce Enchiladas 3 Cups red enchilada sauce, Instructions below 16 Corn tortillas, cut in half 2 Cans black beans, rinsed and drained,15 ounce each 1 Can corn, drained,15 ounce 10 Scallions, thinly sliced, green onions 4 Cups cooked chicken, shredded 3 Cups Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 Cups fresh cilantro 3/4 Cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 Cup black olives, sliced Red Sauce 2 Onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings 1 bulb garlic, pulled apart with theskins on 1Tablespoon olive oil 10 Ounces dried Ancho chilies 5 Ounces dried Guajillo chilies 3-4 Cups chicken or vegetable stock 1Tablespoon dried oregano 2Teaspoon ground cumin 1Tablespoon brown sugar 1"/2 Teaspoon Salt For the enchiladas Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Pour enchilada sauce onto the bottom of the dish, and spread until it is coated. Top with a layer of corn tortilla halves and sprinkle with black beans. Sprinkle with corn. Top with 1/3 of the chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Repeat with two more layers of tortillas, sauce, beans, corn, green onions, chicken,and cheese.Bake inthe oven for 45-55 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dish cooked through. Top with cilantro, tomatoes and black olives then serve. Ole!

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For the sauce Put your oven racks to the top (about 6 inches away from the broiler) and heat to a low broil. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the onion slices and garlic on the sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Broil for 7-10 minutes and remove the garlic and set aside. Flip the onions over and return to the oven for an additional 7-10 minutes. Watching to make sure the onions do not burn. Peel the garlic when it has cooled. Wearing rubber gloves remove the stem tops, and cut the length of each chile and removetheveinsand seeds.Heatup a large skillet on a high heat, turn on the exhaust fan and open your windows. ~ Coo k the chilies in batches for only 45 seconds on each side, be careful not to over-toast the chilies it will make the sauce bitter. Put the toasted chilies in a large bowl filled with HOT tap water and soak for 30 minutes, put a plate on top to keep them submerged. Drain the chilies. Put the onions, garlic, chilies, oregano, cumin and broth into the blender and puree, (in batches). Heat a large skillet on medium high and add the olive oil, you want it hot but not smoking. Add the chili sauce and reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the sugar and salt then cook for 30 minutes.

Mini Mexican Di A etizers 2Avocados, pitted, peeled 8r mashed 1/4Teaspoon garlic salt DashTabasco sauce Juice from 1/2 lime 1 Cup refried beans 1 /2 Cups Greek yogurt 3Tablespoon taco seasoning 1/2 Cup cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 Cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 Cup green onions, sliced 1/4 Cup black olives, sliced 1/4 Cup cilantro sprigs SeeChiles/Page 2B

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2B —THE OBSERVER a BAKER CITY HERALD

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015

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Kidsinthe kitchen: Testingchildren-friendlyreciyes By Noelle Carter

dence in others and learning to trust in yourself. Which is true if you're 3, or 12 — or any age.

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12-year-old Olivia Gossett has no problem whipping up a batch ofhomemade ricotta. Her mother, Clemence, is a pastry chef and co-owner of the Gourmandise School in Santa Monica. Olivia practically grew up in the kitchen, and the cheese is but one of the recipes she knows by heart. Still, she's a little nervous today — Olivia is taping her first video recipe demo. Quietly watching a pot of cream and milk come to a simmer overthe stove,Olivia slowly stirs in some vinegar. She glances first at her mother, then timidly at the cameramen, explaining the simplicity of the recipe. Her mother nods approvingly, and Olivia's dimples begin to show. She's almost as tall as her mother now, with long, curly brown hair. They have the same warm smile. Clemence Gossett is in the Los Angeles Times Test Kitchen to shoot videos demonstrating kid-fiiendly recipes: flaky scones,roasted strawberries and homemade ricotta. She's brought Olivia and her 3-year-old brother, Xavier, along with 11-yearold Sebastian Hochman — in glassesand bow tie— the son of one of the school's fellow instructors, to help out. Clemence demonstrates the scones first, with assistancefrom Sebastian.It'sall about the science ofbaking,

SCONES WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRIES About1 hour. Makes about 8 scones, depending on size

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Clemence Gossett places cleaned strawberries upside-down on a parchment-lined cookie sheet while Xavier Gossett, 3, watches. Olivia Gossett, 12, and Sebastian Huchman, 11, trim the green leaves from the strawberries.

she stresses,alternately adbitsto steam, creatingthose characteristic flaky layers. dressing Sebastian and the camera while he asks novice The dough looks shaggy baking questions about flour at first as they pat it into a round beforefreezing fora and sugar, how to mix and why it's important that the bit to further chill the dough. When it's ready, they cut dough stays cold. As the two work the dough, Clemence scones using a biscuit cutter. "Punch out, but do not twist," explains how — and, more important, why — the scones Clemence reminds Sebascome together as they do. tian, "as this will seal the She discusses how baking layers and disrupt the rising of your scones." powder works and why over-mixing can toughen the While they watch the scones. As the two follow the scones baking, Clemence caurecipe, Clemence explains tions against taking them out the importance of using cold tooearly."Don'tbe afraid,c butter and leaving noticeable she says."Color is good. Bake bitsofitin the dough before the scones darker for richer baking: Later in the oven, the flavor." Clemence is surrounded by heat causes the chilled butter all three kids as she demonstratesroasted strawberries. avocado mixture. Spread "This is a great job for little the beans over the top of Continued from Page 1B kids," she laughs, as Xavier the avocado layer. Mix the Peel the avocados, helps wash and clean the yogurt and taco seasonremove the seeds and mash ing together until fully tenderberries.Therecipeis them up with a fork. Add simple: Remove the leaves combined. Spread over the the garlic salt, lime juice and stems from the berries, bean layer. Sprinkle with andTabasco sauce then mix the cheese, black olives, tothen roast them on a pan thoroughly. until softened and fragrant. matoes, onions and cilantro Fill the bottom of the The heat enhances the depth sprigs and serve. margarita glasses with the of flavor in the berries as they roast, their aroma filling

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Ted announced his leaving The Observer. Because I felt Continued from Page 1B part ofhis team, I left, too. Maybe it's all right, then, Of course, I couldn't stay to take a look back at how it away and by early December was when I first started writ- I let the newspaper 'findc ing a regular column rather my diary again and I was off than hit-and-miss feature with number 111. stories oreven further back Glenn Rabinowitz had at full-time employment. come on board as the new My husband, George, had editor and he put me back on passed away a whole year the Local page, giving me the before I entered The Observ- space my diaries took and I er officeto talk with editor picked up where I had left ofK Ted about giving special Once again time went emphasis to a story the DAR by and Glenn left the fold. (Daughters of the AmeriSince I had drifted away with can Revolution) especially the leavingofeach editor, wanted to have published. It newspaper space had to be was during that visit when reconsidered whenever I Ted asked me to write a colwould return. Jeffhad taken umn. Happily Iagreed,and over many of the editorship that started something very responsibilities for much of special in my life, my new life that time between editors on my own. and I appreciated his task Did I ever write quarterly of trying to find room for my or monthly? No. Did I keep wordiness in between editors my columns to 100 words or until I finally sent my copy so... No. Did Ted curb me in? Baker City way. No, he just let me write on Sending my columns to and, somehow, he found room the sister paper, the Baker to put my chatty words in City Herald, was new editor print from week to week. Andrew Cutler's suggesPhil Bullock patiently tried tion when he came onboard to geta printable picture with The Observer. The two of me. Jeff Petersen, Dick newspapers shared a section Mason, Chris Baxter, Eden called Home & Living, SecKruger, Bill Rautenstrauch, tion B. So, I sent my Number and Phil of the newsroom 153 column out of town to made me welcome whenever editor Jayson Jacoby and he I would pop in and out as helpfully found a place on though I were one of them. a weekly basis to continue My subjects were varied, running my Dory's Diary from newspaper nostalgia column. The main difference to memories about family, was that the section came school, childhood, and most out on Mondays rather than any other subject that came Friday. to mind. They varied in My goodness. That has length, but I just couldn't cut been almost three years ago. back on words, for they came And so it has been since through my mind like they M onday, Sept. 17,2012,that had already been written my ramblings have shown and I was just copying them. up regularly in both newsFortunately, Ted and the papers. How could I object to printing crew took it all in that? stride. Things never remain I marked the first year permanent on a newspaper. anniversary on May 21, 2010, Over the years Ted, Glenn, with 39 diaries behind me Bill, Chris, Phil, Eden, Paul, but still going strong. Brad, Casey, Eric, Josh, and It was in the Wednesday, others have come and gone Sept. 28,2011,edition that from the newsroom, and yet,

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the kitchen. The kids huddle around the strawberries, eager to taste them with the scones. As she completes her demo, Olivia drains the fresh ricotta. This will be served as a spread for the scones. "Milk is 90 percent water with little particles of fats and casein floating around," Olivia calmly explains to thecamera.'When heated, thefatand casein getscared of the water, and when you add acid, the fat and casein huddle up together to create curds." She looks to her m other for approval,swelling with pride as her mother congratulates her. "I was never afraid in the kitchen," said Clemence, describing how her own parents encouraged her early on, always providing ingredients as she experimented in the kitchen. She's done the same with her kids."It's what's familiar to them." Beyond understanding the hows and whys behind the science of a recipe, cooking and baking are also about building confi-

SCONES 2 cups (264 grams) flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar "/4 cup grated Gruyere or white cheddar "/4 cup("/2stick) butter, very cold and chopped into little pieces s/4 cups buttermilk (or milk with 2 teaspoons lemon juice added to it) 2 tablespoons heavy cream 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons coarse organic or turbinado sugar, for sprinkling Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cheese. Rub the butter into the flour mixture just until each piece is reduced to about the size of your fingernail. Stir in the buttermilk and heavy cream just until the liquid is absorbed by all of the flour. Dump the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and, using a flat, open hand, pat the dough to a uniform thickness of approximately "/2 inch. Freeze for 30 minutes. Using a biscuit or similar round cutter, punch out the scones, spacing them at least 2 inches apart on a parchmentlined cookie sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle over the coarse sugar. Bake until puffed and a rich golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on

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ASSISTANT MANAGER Monday — Fnday. Successful c a ndidates LA GRANDE will be contacted for BURGER KING IMMEDIATE OPENING interviews. These poF/T window c l eaner. We are looking for hard sitions are open until M ust have v alid D L working, dependable, filled. and energetic people and expenence on ladt o Ioin our t e am . I f ders. See the w o rld If interested please subfrom a birds eye view! you are friendly and mit a letter of interest, 541-910-1079 have a passion for deresume, 3 l e tters of Iivering excellent cusrecommendation, t omer s e rvice, t h e n JOHNSON ELECTRIC state application and we want to hear from Needs a Journeyman an unofficial copy of you! As a key leader in E lectrician. We o f f er transcnpts to: t he m a n a g e m e n t health, vision ar dental Lance L Dixon team, a n as s i s t a nt insurance, paid vacaPO Box 10 manager is expected tion ar holidays, 401IC. North Powder, OR to help direct the team We do industnal, com97867. toward achieving exmercial ar residential, cellence in restaurant PLC work, motor cono perations and c u s - trol work ar design our tomer service. We ofo wn prolects. N e e d SMOKEHOUSE fer competitive wages RESTAURANT clean driving record. and benefits. I n t e r- Fax has openings for re s u me to e sted can d i d a t e s 541-963-8231 or c a II EXPERIENCED: should submit a cover 541-963-0324. • Line Cook/Dishwasher letter and resume by • Server's June 1st, 2015 to: Pick up applications at LA GRANDE School DisLiz Blake 2208 Adams Ave. LG t rict is l o o king fo r a La Grande Burger ICing Custodian for Willow

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Specialist 3 (C ircuit Court Clerk) The Wallowa County Circuit C o u r t has a full-time opening for a JSS3 i n E n t e rprise. admin.com LEGACY FORD IS HIRSalary: $2663-$4337/ ING IN ALL DEPART- month V i sit our webLOCAL COMPANY lookMENTS. WE N EED t t ~4tt : t ing for construction laPEOPLE WHO WANT ore on. ov OJD obs borer for r e s idential, TO BE PART OF THE and click on "Paid Posilight commercial. MiniL EGACY FO RD tions" for the complete mum 2 yrs expenence. TEAM. COU RTESY, Iob announcement and Wage DOE. P lease OIL CHANGERS, ME- instructions on applysend resume with venCHANICS, P A RTS, ing. Apply by May 18, f iable references t o SERVIC E A ND 2015. EOE. blind box ¹432 c/o The S ALES. A PPLY I N 220 - Help Wanted Observer 1406 F ifth PERSON AT LEGACY Union Co. St., La Grande, OR, FORD, 2906 ISLAND WALLOWA V A LLEY ' 600 Si n on bonus' 97850. Senior Living has open AVE, LA G RANDE, P/T C . M .A ev e n i ngs OR. EQUAL OPPOR- part/full time Caregivand weekends. Apply L AGRANDE ing and Med-Aide poPOS T TUNITY EMPLOYER. sitions for our Assisted a t L a G r a nd e P o s t ACUTE REHAB is hirAcute Rehab 91 Anes L iving an d M e m o r y ing for a F/T and P/T PLANNING DEPARTLane or 541-963-8678. Care Community. Full Cook. Please apply at MENT Director, Union t ime employees w i l l 91 Aries Lane, WorkCounty. A d m i nisters be eligible for medical WAITRESS, NIGHTS ar Source Oregon or onand directs the Counc overage an d P T O . weekends. 18+ hours. line at E m p res.com. ty's land use planning, Grav y D av e ' s LGPAR is a EEO/AAP zoning, and s u b divi- We are looking for a self-motivated, p o s i541-562-5717. employer. sion of lands; coorditive team player who nates land use plane nloys w o r king w i t h ning efforts between the elderly. Must be affected Iurisdictions a ble t o p a s s b a c k within the County. Reground check and drug quirements ar Iob deQENTQY Sales Team Leader scription available at s creening. M us t b e c rlrleG roeor r o e available to work flexiwww.worksourceoreGentryFord Lincoln Subaru Ontario ble hours. Send Regon.org and www. Egective 3-/7-/5 sume to Jennifer OlWe are looking for an outstanding, powerful leader to e t t~ l Apply at 1106 IC Avehelp us grow our sales while maintaining a safe, honest n ue, La G r ande b y com or apply in person Sropen work enmronment where employees can grow. 5 :00 p.m . M a y 2 1 , at 605 Medical Parkway, Enterprise, OR Focused on exceeding customer sermce expectations 2015, E EO/AA Em97828. ployer . University is

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This leader will be an honest, open, team oriented leader with a desire to help others succeed. A proven track record in sales and excellent customer service skills will be required. Farl experience a plus. For Immediate Consideration to join our team and help grow our company please submit your resume to: Pat Custer, General Sales Manager Gentry Ford Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram 2300 Main Street Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-3625 • patcggentryford.com

LA GRANDE Post Acute 280 - Situation Rehab is taking appli- Wanted cations for the position NEWLY DISCHARGED of Social Services DiMarine, Relocating to rector. Please apply at Baker C i t y Area . La Grande Post Acute W/Famly to b e n e ar Rehab 91 Aries Lane, M other. Looking f o r L a Grande, o r c a l l Full-time, L o ng-term 541-963-8678 for more Steady Employment. information. EEO/AAP Willing to train for anything. 971-533-3648 or IMBLER SCHOOL Dis- 541-523-1133. tnct is accepting applications for Su p e rinYOUNG WOMAN Looktendent/Principal. ing for work. Can do For application inforHouse/Dog/Horse Sitmatio n go to: www.imbler.k12.or.us ting a r Y a r d/House work. Have references or call 541-534-5331 . Closing: May 29, 2015 Call 541-406-9056

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We buy all scrap metals, vehicles (!E battenes. Site clean ups (!E drop off bins of all sizes. Pick up service available.

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YAGGIE INTERIOR 8E Landscape Contractors a good policy, espe- Beckies Studio of Dance EXTERIOR PAINTING Law (ORS 671) re"NEW" Tires cially for business op- 110 Depot St. La Grande Commercial (!E quires all businesses Mount (!E Balanced Residential. Neat (!E that advertise and perp ortunities ( ! E f r a nCome in for a quote chises. Call OR Dept. Story Book Camp I for efficient. CCB¹137675 form landscape conYou won't be o f J u stice a t ( 5 0 3 ) a ges 3.5-6 y r s o l d 541-524-0369 tracting services be lidisappointed!! 378-4320 or the Fedstarts Mon. June 8th Mon- Sat.; 8am to 5pm censed with the Landeral Trade Commission t hru Fri. J une 1 2 t h, LADD'S AUTO LLC s cape C o n t r a c t o r s HONEYBEE at (877) FTC-HELP for 8am-Noon. Cost $100. B oard. T h i s 4 - d i g i t 8 David Eccles Road HIVE/SWARM f ree i nformation. O r Story Book Camp II for number allows a conBaker City Removal/Rescue v isit our We b s it e a t ages 7-9 yrs old starts sumer to ensure that (541 ) 523-4433 Call for free removal www.ftc.gov/bizop. Mon. June 15th thru t he b u siness i s a c 541-51 9-4980 Fri. J une 19t h, tively licensed and has 1pm-5pm. Cost $100. CEDAR 8E CHAIN link a bond insurance and a fences. New construc- JACKET 8E Coverall ReCamps include; Creative q ualifie d i n d i v i d u a l WANT A Career OperatBallet, Creative Tap, t i o n, Re m o d el s ( ! E pair. Zippers replaced, contractor who has fuling Heavy Equipment? p atching an d o t h e r Tumbling, and Jazzy filled the testing and handyman services. Bulldozers, Backhoes, heavy d ut y r e p a irs. experience r e q u ireHiphop. Kip Carter Construction Excavators. Hands On 5 Week session for ages Reasonable rates, fast 541-519-6273 ments fo r l i censure. Training! Certifications service. 541-523-4087 3.5 to adults all skill Great references. For your protection call Offered. National Averor 541-805-9576 BIC levels- Ballet, Pointe, 503-967-6291 or visit CCB¹ 60701 age 18-22hr. Lifetime our w ebs i t e : Tap, Acrobatics, ModJ ob Placement. V A e rn J a zz/Hiphop ( ! E www.lcb.state.or.us to OREGON STATE law reB enefit s E li g i b l e ! C onditioning T e c h c heck t h e lic e n s e q uires a nyone w h o 1-866-362-6497 n iques. Every W e d . status before contractcontracts for construcCLETA I KATIE"S and Th urs. s t a r t ing ing with the business. CREATIONS t ion w o r k t o be July 1st t hru Thurs. Persons doing l andOdd's (!E End's censed with the Con340 - Adult Care July 30th. Discounts scape maintenance do struction Contractors 1220 Court Ave. Baker Co. for multiple classes. not require a landscapBoard. An a c t ive Baker City, OR ing license. CARE OF Elderly, resoncense means the conClosed Sun. (!E Mon. Si n-u s forcam s 5 able, relaible, refer— Fn.; 10am 5pm tractor is bonded (!E inweek session or both Tues. e nce s av a il a b l e sured. Venfy the con- PARKER TREE Service Sat.; 10am — 3pm held at he studio on 541-523-3110 Local (!E Established tractor's CCB license Fn.. May 29th, Since 1937. All your through the CCB Con3:30-6:30pm. tree needs including; s ume r W eb s i t e Sign up and PAY Classified advertist rimming, s t um p r e D 5. H Roofing 5. www.hirealicensedday, you'll receive moval, and p r u ning. ing is a better way this 10% contractor.com. Construction, Inc discount!!! CCB¹ 172620. FREE CCB¹192854. New roofs to tell more people ESTIMATES! Contact (!E reroofs. Shingles, Beckie: 541-805-8317 Grant Parker about the s e rvice Heather: POE CARPENTRY metal. All phases of 541-910-2070 541-975-3234 • New Homes you have to offer. construction. Pole Besty: 541-805-5358 buildings a specialty. • Remodeling/Additions Ask about our low • Shops, Garages Check out our classified Respond within 24 hrs. • Siding (!E Decks rates today. 541-524-9594 ads. • Windows (!E Fine finish work Fast, Quality Work! Wade, 541-523-4947 by Sfella Wilder or 541-403-0483 CCB¹176389

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752 - Houses for Rent Union Co. 3 BDRM. 2 bath $750, w/s/g. No smoking/tobacco no pets, 541-962-0398.

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MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015

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1001 - Baker County 1010 - Union Co. 1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF BUDGET Union County AdminisCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE OF BUDGET trative Office, 1106 IC COMMITTEE Avenue, La G rande, A PUBLIC MEETING MEETING between the hours of OF TH E B U D GET 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. COMMITTEE OF A public meeting of the This is a public meetBAICER C O U NTY, Budget Committee of ing where deliberation 69 CHEVY Impala, cusSTATE OF OREGON, the ELGIN HEALTH of the Budget Committom 2 door with rebuilt T O D ISCUSS T H E DISTRICT, U nion tee w il l t a k e p l ace. tranny and turbo 350 BUDGET FOR THE County, State of OreAny person may ap970 - Autos For Sale

GREAT retail location in the Heart of Baker City!

1937 MAIN ST. 1550 sq. ft. building. 2002 PALM HARBOR SINGLE RESIDENCE, $900/mo. Triple Wide 2428 sq. ft. f our-level home, f o r 541-403-1139 on 1.82ACRES sa I e b y ow n e r. 3 bd, 2.5 ba, shower 5 2014/15 Real Market SHOP FOR SALE motor. New front disc garden t ub , w a l k -in Value is assessed at 2.8 acres. Water, sewer, Pnced below County brakes and new front closet, m u d / laundry $252,319.00 w/ taxes and electnc located on assessed value and back seats. Runs rm with own deck. Big at $3,800.47. Actual 702 M Avenue in property on Oregon St. great! Must hear it to kitchen walk-in pantry, sale pnce is $229,000. close to Hwy 7„ e dge La Grande, Oregon Ig. Island 5 all appliappreciate. Ready for Located at 1403 Cris of town. Heavy indus$149,900 body and paint. Asking ances, storage space, Ct. La Grande, OR. tnal property. For more Adorable 3 bdrm, 1 bath breakfast rm, f a mily $6,500 OBO. Close to Hospital and info caII, 541-523-5351 home. Large garage 5 541-963-9226 5 Living rm, fire place, Central School. It feaor 541-403-2050 fenced back yard. Call lots of windows looktures new roof, new today for a personal ing at Mtns., vaulted extenor paint, f e nced showing! ceilings, large covered back yard, 5 move in Sondra Rosholt, Broker porch, landscaped, 2 ready. 2,879 sq ft inJohn J. Howard 5 car metal garage 5 2 cludes 4 Irg. bdrm, 2 Associates, LLC Bay RV metal building I rg l i v i n g spa c e s , Office: 541-663-9000 wired, garden building, kitchen, office, loft, 2 Celk 541-910-1357 5 chicken area, fruit 5 fire places, fully f i nflowering pine trees, ished basement, 5 2 PEACEFUL creek runs t h r o ugh full baths. 2 ca r gaCOUNTRY p roperty. O w n w e l l rage with adloining RV 920 - Campers LIVING and Septic. g arage/shop. F l o o d 1001 - Baker County Please drive by 8r zone AO. All reason- 2003 LANCE 835 Lite pick-up a flyer. Le al Notices able offers considered. pickup camper. Com69519 Haefer Ln. Cove Please, no Saturday PUBLIC NOTICE pletely self-contained, CALL for showing today! phone calls or show3 way fridge, fantastic 541-91 0-1 684 inq. 541-215-0300 vent, new m a t t ress, The Baker County Board of Commissioners will electnc Iacks. $5,500. 541-51 9-51 92 be meeting for Com845 -Mobile Homes

FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, g on, to d i s cuss t h e pear at t h e m e e t i ng 2015 TO J UNE 30, budget for the f i scal and discuss the pro2016, WILL BE HELD year July 1, 2015 to posed programs with AT T H E BA I C ER June 30, 2016, will be the Budget CommitCOUNTY C O U RT- held at W . C . Co n - tee. HOUSE FIRST FLOOR struction, 815 HemCOURTROOM 1995 lock in Elgin, Oregon. Published: May 11 and T HIRD ST R E E T , The meeting will take 18, 2015 BAICER CITY, OREplace on M ay 2 7 t h , GON. T H E M E ET- 2015 at 7:00 pm. The LegaI No. 00041040 INGS W IL L T A ICE purpose of the meetPLACE ON MAY 27th i ng is t o r e c e ive t h e NOTICE OF 2014 BEGINNING AT budget message and FORECLOSURE SALE 8 15 A M A ND IF to receive c o m m ent NEEDED MAY 28th from the public on the 2014 BEGINNING AT budget. A copy of the Miscellaneous house9:00 AM. budget document may hold furnishings, etc., will be sold at A-1 Mini THE PURPOSE OF b e inspected o r o b s torage, 1 5 1 3 2 1 s t THE MEETING IS TO tained at 815 Hemlock Street on June 2, 2015 RECEIV E TH E (WC Construction), at 10:00am. BUDGET MESSAGE between the hours of AND T O R E CEIVE 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. ¹103. The owner or rep uted ow ner o f t h e COMMENT ON THE This is a public meetproperty to be sold is BUDGET. A COPY OF ing where deliberation Scott N ea l . T he THE BUDGET DOCUof the Budget CommitMENT M A Y BE tee w il l t a k e p l ace. a mount du e o n t h e lien is $400.00 and A-1 INSPECTED OR Any person may apO BTAINED ON O R m ission S e ssion o n pear at t h e m e e t i ng Mini Storage is f o reclosing the lien. Union Co. AFTER MAY 20, 2015 and discuss the pro5 bdrm, 3 bath, Wednesday, May 20, AT T H E BA I C ER posed programs with ¹106. The owner or ret wo-stor y ho m e , BRAND N E W 2 0 1 4 , 925 - Motor Homes 2015, beginning at p uted ow ner o f t h e 9.77 acres, north of COUNTY C O U RT- the Budget Commit9:00 a.m. at the Baker F leetwood De l u x e 1998-33' NUWA property to be sold is HOUSE, BOARD OF tee. Summerville. Wood County Courthouse lodouble wide home for Hitchhiker Premeir 5th Charles M. Reid. The stove, garage, shop, cated at 1 99 5 T h ird COMMISSIONE RS s ale St o ne w o o d wheel. 2 Slides New 4 BD, 3 ba, Ranch Home a mount du e o n t h e OFFICE BETWEEN Published: May 11 and g arden, do g r u n , S treet, B a ke r C i t y , comm. over 1,500 sq. on quiet cul-de-sac in tires w/hitch, Extras lien is $735.00 and A-1 livestock f a c i lities, THE HOURS OF 8:00 O regon 97814. T h e 18, 2015 f t. 3 BD , 2 b a , w i t h Must Sell! $14,000/OBO La Grande. Mini Storage is f o reAM AND 5:00 PM. asture lus timber. C ommissioners w i l l family room 9 ft c eil541-742-7892 L arge M a s te r w i t h closing the lien. THIS IS A P U BLIC Legal No. 00040724 Mountain and valley have several d o c uings and more! Selling walk-in closet. Newly ¹534. The owner or reMEETING WHERE DEviews. $374,000. ments to be signed. A f or $ 7 4 , 0 0 0 cal l 930 Recreational remodeled k i t c h e n, p uted ow ner o f t h e Call for more LIBERATION OF THE A PUBLIC Meeting of 541-910-5059 for complete agenda will Vehicles large family room, gas property to be sold is BUDGET COMMITTEE the Budget Committee information or to b e available o n t h e details. Edith Sweeden. The heat, pellet stove inof the Cove Cemetery schedule a viewing, C ounty w e b s i t e a t WILL TAICE PLACE. sert f i replace, l arge a mount du e o n t h e ANY PERSON MAY 541 805-0241. Maintenance District, www.bakercount .or . ~ fenced back yard, 5 lien is $688.00 and A-1 855 - Lots & PropA PPEAR A T THE Union County, State of Baker County operates '4 s• u nderground s p r i n Mini Storage is f o reerty Union Co. MEETING AND DIS- Oregon, to discuss the under an EEO policy klers. $219,000. closing the lien. C USS T H E P R O budget for the f i scal a nd c o m p l ie s w i t h 81X113, 1818 Z Ave, LG. Call for Appointment POSED PROGRAMS Section 504 of the Reyear July 1, 2015 to Utilities available, 541-91 0-4475 WITH THE BUDGET June 30, 2016, will be Published: May 18 and habilitation Act of 1973 2007 NUWA HitchHiker $36k. 541-963-2668 541-910-1600 25, 2015 held at the 70037 Haeand th e A m e r i cans COMMITTEE. PUBChampagne 37CKRD w ith D i s abilities A c t . LIC TESTIMONY WILL fer Ln, Cove, OR. The $39,999 GET QUICIC CASH BE TAICEN AT 3 00 Assistance is available meeting will take place LegaI No. 00041115 axles, Bigfoot Iack BEAUTIFUL VIEW lot in Tnple PM MAY 27th. on May 27, 2015 at for individuals with disleveling system, 2 new WITH THE Cove, Oregon. Build 6-volt battenes, 4 Slides, 10:00 am. The p u ra bilities b y ca l l i n g PUBLIC NOTICE CLASSIFIEDS! SELLERS RELOCATING y our d r ea m h o m e . Rear Dining/ICitchen, 5 41-523-8200 ( T T Y:Baker County operates pose of the meeting is NOTICE OF BUDGET Septic approved, elecunder an EEO policy 541-523-8201). to receive the budget 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths large pantry, double COMMITTEE tnc within feet, stream a nd c o m p l ie s w i t h Exceptional quality home m essage and t o r e fndge/freezer. Mid living MEETING Sell your unwanted car, r unning through l o t . Section 504 of the Receive comment from t hat shows p r ide o f LegaI No. 00041146 room w/fireplace and A mazing v i e w s of t he p u b li c o n the property and h ouseownership. Located in habilitation Act of 1973 surround sound. Awning Published: May 18, 2015 A public meeting of the and th e A m e r i cans budget. This is a public quiet n e i g h borhood mountains 5 v a l l ey. 16', water 100 gal, tanks Budget Committee of hold items more quick3.02 acres, $62,000 with Disabilities Act. with sensational views meeting where delib50/50/50, 2 new Power- G ive y o u r b u d g e t a t he Su m m er v i l l e 208-761-4843 ly and affordably with Assistance is available eration of the Budget of the valley. Call for house 2100 generators. C emetery M ai n t e for individuals with disC ommittee w i l l t a k e personal showing! Blue Book Value 50IC!! boost. Sell those st illthe classifieds. Just call nance District, Union a bilities b y ca l l i n g place. Any person may $395,000 541-519-1488 County, State of Oregood but no longer used us today to place your Sondra Rosholt, Broker ROSE RIDGE 2 Subdivi(541)523-8200 appear at the meeting g on, to d i s cuss t h e items in your home for (TTY: 541-523-9538). and discuss the proJohn J. Howard 5 sion, Cove, OR. 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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING A public meeting of the Elgin City Council will be held on May 28th, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Elgin City Hall, 180 North 8th Street, Elgin, OR 97827. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at Elgin City Hall, 180 North 8th Street, Elgin 97827, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm or online at www.cityofelginor.org. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING A public meeting of the City of La Grande will be held on June 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 1000 Adams Avenue, La Grande, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 as approved by the City of La Grande Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 1000 Adams Avenue, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was

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FINANCIALSUMMARY — REQUIREMENTS AND FULL—TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (PTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM *

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35.679.958 113.25

35.810.975 117.68

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DEARABBY: My only sister, "Carolyn,"is I decided to have only a cup of water or soda getting married in two months. I'm ecstatic untildinner, but I'm not sure that's healthy. for her. She and her girlfrv'end turned 50 this Exercising at home doesn't happen because I'm year, and this is the happiest I have ever seen either gooftng offor doing homework. her. They areperfecttogether.Carolyn asked Finally, there's my sleep habits. I go to bed me to be her maid ofhonor and Igladly at 8 or 9, but I have to wake up at 5 the next mornirg. How can I have good grades, be fit accepted. I am also decorating for her small wedding and reception. and be rested while having fun, too? When I received my wedding invitation — MULI'I-TASEER INNEW HAMI'SHIRE last week, I was shocked and DEAR MULTI-TASKER: saddened. It was addressed DEAR Ifyou arrive home with low to me and my kids only. My significant other, "Greg"(the ABB Y ener gy, put on some walking kids' father),and Iwere shoesand gofor awalk/jogor marr7'edfor 22 years and do some other form of exerdivorced three years ago. We have had some cise. When you return home, your mind will tough times but did reconcile. Even though be alert. Then, have a piece of fruit with some we are divorced, we stayed together and cheese or a boiled egg. This should hold you never split households. until dinner. Water is healthy, and you should I have no idea how to tell Greg. I asked be able to drink it in unlimited amounts. After you have had your snack, get your Carolyn if excluding Greg had been an oversight, and she said she wouldjust prefer that homework out of the way. If you do, there he not be there. I can respect that, and I don't should be an hour or so in the evening for you to "goof ofl"'before bedtime without feelwant to cause any drama or take anything ing guilty. away from her day. Does this seem appropriate? My feelings are DEARABBY: I have a question about hurt, and I could have used Greg's help with things. How doItell him he's notinvited? how to handle a situation with one of my — INA WEDDING QUANDARY grandsons. "Rory"came to me recently to talk DEAR QUANDARY: Tell Greg the same about religion. His mother is Christian; I am not. He asked what I thought about his w ay you told me. And afteryou do,don'tbe surprised that the relationship Greg has mother forcing him to go to church. He has with Carolyn and her wife will be more many doubts about Christianity. I trv'ed to understand Christianity for distant than it has been. It's possible that when you and Greg dimore than 50 years, and about 20years ago vorced, she developed a dislikefor him that I found peace with the faith I now practice. didn't abate after you reconciled, and it's My daughter doesn't want me to talk to her sad thatshe chosethisoccasion to display children about my path. it. Personally, I think her choice is one she'll My question is, how do I address this regret in the future, but neither you nor I issue with my grandson without confusing can change it. him even more? Any help would be appreciated because I don't want to go against his DEARABBY: I'm a high school student, but mother's wishes. it's not easy for me. Studying is hard at home — FOUND MY PEACE because Ij ust want to goo f ofj"after a long day DEAR FOUND YOUR PEACE: Answer at school. My grades are OK but I'm worried your grandson's question honestly. He asked thatif this continues they will slip. you what you thought about his being forced Then ther e' smyeating habitsand @ness . to go to church. He did not ask you how you My school lunch period starts late in the day, so found your peace — or if you did. Sooner or it's hard to stay satisfred from breakfast. When later, he will find his own peace, and probably Iget home, I'm still hungry and eat whatever's the same way you did — by searching for around, not usually healthy. And sitting all it. Do not push him — or pull him — in any day at school doesn't help my fitness. Recently, direction and keep the peace with his mother.

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WASHINGTON — For the first time, Amtrak could

face a $200 million payout to train crash victims — the limit set by Congress. But that may be too low to cover thecostsoftheeightlives lost and more than 200 people injured in last week's derailment in Philadelphia. That payout cap for a single passenger rail incident was part ofalate effort in 1997 to pass a law that would rescue Amtrak from financial ruin and help it one day become independent. Adjusted for inflation, which the law does not consider, that amount would be just under $300 million now. And Amtrak is still far from independent. An Associated Press review ofpastcasesfound that Amtrak never before

has beenliable for a $200 million payout for a single passenger rail incident. The Philadelphia crash could be the first time the liability ceiling — designed specifically for Amtrakwould actually apply to the railroad. It's not known how high the costs of victims' deaths and injuries from Tuesday's crash will run. The train, which left Washington headed to New York, was moving at more than twice the speed allowed on a curve when it derailed not long after it stopped at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. Investigatorshaven't determined why the train was traveling so fast.

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limited by the $200 million cap becauseitonly appliesto passengers. "I don't think Amtrak has ever faced a situation like this, and since they own the Northeast Corridor, they're 100 percent on the hook," said Frank Wilner, author of the book,"Amtrak: Past, Present, Future." Usingpastpassenger rail accidentsas a guide,some lawyers expect damages from the crash to be similartoa 2008 accident in Los Angeles, which resulted in a $200 million payout to victims. In that crash, the train's engineer was texting and didn't stop at a red signal when the train collided head-on with a freight train, killing 25 people and injuring more than 100.

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The money was patd to victims by Metrolink which providescommuter railservice in Southern California, and Veolia Environment, a French company that operatedtherailservice atthe time.

A judge divided the $200 million among the victims, with sums between $12,000 and $9 million. In some cases, lawyers said the amounts were far less than theprojected costsofm edical careneeded as aresultofthe crash. Paul Kiesel, a Los Angeles attorney who represented victims from the 2008 crash,

said $200 million"can be just a drop in a bucket to compensate people who are thevictims ofpassenger rail collisions in America." But Kiesel said he is not aware of another passenger rail incident in which the

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