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Local, 2A A Baker City Police officer was among those from agencies around the state who traveled to Burns this week to help Harney County law enforcement agencies maintain order during the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Baker City Police Chief Wyn Lohner said the officer traveled to Burns on Sunday.

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Local, 3A The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) recently captured seven Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep nearthe Snake River in Baker County and movedthe animals to the Tucannon unit in Southeastern Washington state. The transplant was part of the Hells Canyon Initiative, a joint effort by state and federal agencies, and sporting groups, to restore bighorn sheep throughout Hells Canyon. Two other bighorns from Oregon were moved to Washington last year, ODFW spokeswoman Michell e Dennehy said.

Oregon, 6A Speed limits will increase March1 on sections of several Oregon highways — including Interstate 84 through Eastern Oregon. Find out which ones, and what the new limits will be, including a map.

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Correction: A story in Wednesday's issue regarding the May 17 primary election for a Baker County Commission position contained an error. Candidates for the Independent Party of Oregon do not have to gather 500 signatures to qualify as candidates. They can either pay a $50 filing fee or gather signatures, the same choice as for Democrat or Republican candidates.

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A Venezuelan veterinarian, Willian Garcia, collects the oocytes in the test tube with his right hand. His job puts him behind a cow in the holding chute. The yellow "Ibex" lid is the back side of the ultrasound screen he watches intently as he aspirates (removes) the oocytes (egg cells) from ovaries of pregnant cows. The test tube will be taken to a lab on the premises.

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With the use of an ultrasound machine and other high-tech tools, veterinarians from South America are helping the Thomas Angus Ranch greatly increaseproduction oftheirpurebred cattle. The procedure is called in vitro fertilization (IVF), a process that doesn't require hormones and keeps cows in production. "It's easier on the cow," said Rob Thomas, owner of the ranch just outside Baker City."Animal welfare is always the most important to us. We're very fond of our cows." Thomas said the newer IVF process is an"emerging technology" that originated in South America. Right now, Willian Garcia and his wife, Gabriela Goncalves — both veterinarians from Venezuelaare working on the ranch. "Theyhave much more training,much more experience," Thomas said of the vets from South America."They are the best in the world." In this procedure, oocytes (egg cells) are aspirated (removed) from the ovaries of a pregnant cow using a needle and ultrasound machine. These oocytes are then fertilized and placed in a recipient cow through IVF. Oocytes can be collected every two weeks for the first 100 days of pregnancy. After that, the cow goes on to have her one calf, w hile surrogate mothers gestate the othercalves that grew from the fertilized eggs. On average, Thomas said, one ofhis cows can produce five to 10 calves each year through this process, as opposed to one calf. "It's incredible," he said. The ranch now has four calving seasons so the IVF process can be done year-round. By controlling the source of the embryos and semen, Thomas said the ranch can produce more "highly productive, genetically superior animals." sWe're using the best bulls in the country," Thomas said.

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Veterinarian Gabriela Goncalves works in sterile surroundings where she uses a microscope and other biological equipment to isolate and collect each cow's oocytes (egg cells). After birth and weaning, the"embryo calves" are sent to a leased ranch in Wyoming. See Test TubesIFbge 6A

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Recoveryeffortsforthe 104,000-acreWindy Ridge/ Cornet Fire are underway in Baker County. About 6,000 acres of private land are being seeded with grass through

Wednesday's Baker County Commission meeting included a discussion about the militia group that is occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, and how the situation relates to Baker County. The discussion started with Dave McQuisten asking commissioners about the county's cooperative law enforcement agreements with federal agencies. He asked if the county is still operating under these agreements with the BLM and Forest Service. Commission Chairman Bill Harvey said the agreements wtth those agenctes stipulate that the Sherifl"s 0$ce patrol federallandsin Baker County. He said the Forest Service pays about

Jason Yencopal, the county's emergency services director, said the county is focusing on seeding burned areastoreduce the risk of floods and landslides, as well as working on community planning to address wildfire threats in the future.

Commission Chairman Bill Harvey confirmed with Yencopal that the county is working on helping ranchers with what Harvey called "desperately needed" fence replacement as well.

For the second time this school year an overflow audience filled the Baker School Board's meeting room tolodgecomplaints about administrativ eplans forthe future. The first time, the concern was about the district's new math curriculum plans. Thursday night, a select group of teachers expressed concerns about extending the Friday schedule for students who now attend classes Monday through Thursday. About 50 teachers sat in the audience to lend support and applauseastheirrepresentativesaddressed the board for about a half-hour. Earlier this month, Superintendent Mark Witty announced plans to change the 2016-17 school calendar by addingmore opportunities for students to work with teachers on Fridays. The schedule also would include timeforprofessionaldevelopment and collaboration.

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Saker Policeofficerin Burnsthisweek By Chris Collins

Association and after discussions with the command stafFalreadyin place in A Baker City Police ofFicer was among Harney County," Lohner stated in the those from agencies around the state who press release. Lohner declined to name the ofFicer traveled to Burns this week to help Harney County law enforcement agencies becauseofsafety concerns.He said m ilitia maintain order during the occupation of members have threatened law enforcethe Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. ment ofFicers serving in Harney County. Baker City Police Chief Wyn Lohner The ofFicer was scheduled to return home Thursday. said the ofFicer traveled to Burns on 'The Baker City Police Department Sunday. 'This decision was made after a feels strongly that supporting our regional law enforcement agencies, and request by the Oregon State Sherif's ccollins©bakeratyherald.com

BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR FRIDAY, JAN. 22 • Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale:Open during library hours at 2400 Resort St.; continues through Jan. 31. • Eagles Past Presidents Club Dinner:6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 2935 H St.; chicken-fried steak dinner will be served for $8; members and their guests welcome. TUESDAY JAN. 26 • Baker County Natural Resources Advisory Committee:3 p.m., at the Courthouse in the Commission Chambers, 1995 Third St. • Baker City Council Meeting:7 p.m., at Baker City Hall, 1655 First St. THURSDAY, JAN. 28 • South Baker Intermediate School Spaghetti Feed: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the school at 1285Third St. • BakerHigh School Band Pops and PiesConcert: 7 p.m.,at BHS,2500ESt. FRIDAY, JAN. 29 • Live Music by KeithTaylor:Ragtime piano, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave.; no charge. • Baker FFA Drive-Through Barbecue:5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in front of Baker High School, 2500 ESt.; tickets are $12 each and will benefit the Helping Hands fund.

TURNING BACK THE PAGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald January 22, 1966 State Senator Anthony Yturri will be the guest speaker at the Lincoln Day Republican dinner, Feb. 12 at the Shangrila room, according to Norbert Sieg, chairman of the dinner committee. Dinner committee members met Jan. 13 at which time it was decided on an advance ticket sale for the steak dinner which is scheduled for 7 p.m. 25 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald January 22, 1991 TacoTime International has written to City/County Economic Developer Brian Cole saying that the restaurant chain wants to get the word out to potential investors and owner/operators about corporate plans to franchise in smaller Oregon markets. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 23, 2006 You've got to be sneaky to get some people to attend the Chamber banquet — particularly when they're about to receive a nice honor. TakeCindy Johansen, forexample,honored Saturday at the Elks Lodge as one of two LegacyWomen of the Year. The only way Betty Huntsman could think of to ensure Johansen's attendance was toconvince hershe'd be speaking on behalf of someone else to be honored. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald January 23, 2015 OXBOW — No one was injured by a large rock slide three miles north of Hells Canyon ParkWednesday afternoon that has completely closed the only road to Hells Canyon Dam. The road could be closed for up to a week, Brad Bowlin, Idaho Power Co. spokesman, stated in a press release. Motorists will not be allowed past Hells Canyon Park until the road is safe, he said. The slide is about 60 yards long. More unstable material on the cliff above the slide also must be removed before the road is safe. Crews won't know the extent of repairs needed for the road surface until the slide is cleared.

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our opinion." Harvey said the BLM has only one law enforcement Continued ~om Page1A Harvey said his goal is ofFicer in the area and the Forest Service only has one that the county provide all of its own law enforcement who works part time. "Baker County law enservices, with none from the Forest Service, BLM or other forcement is doing the hon's federal agencies. share of the work," he said. 'That's the direction I'd like "Our guys are the ones that are predominately out there to go to personally," Harvey trying to help and protect our said."Currently we do have this agreement. It has been citizens." verygood thislastyearbeMcQuisten talked about cause BLM did recognize we the Harney County Sheriff doalotofworksotheypayus and the situation there. "That sheriffbasically was a rather large sum of money to help buy equipment." in a similar situation or simiCommissioner Mark Benlar agreement ... basically he nett said the law enforcement threw his hands up in the air agreements help offset money and said 'I don't want to take lost due to reductions in other care of it,' and he handed it federal programs such as over to the FBI," McQuisten payments in lieu of taxes and said.'Their idea was you got an original signed agreement Secure Rural Schools. McQuisten said he worked with us and you're going to it out and the money from do what we tell you now. And the ForestServiceequatesto that's what I don't want to see in Baker County." about40 centsperresident. "I kind oflike to think that McQuisten said the sherifF I'm worth at least a dollar," issupposed to "stand between he said."I just see this being you and big brother," and he iForest Service and BLMl would rather have his sherifF taking it a step further and arrest him and hold him in abusing that power." the county jail rather than Harvey said the county being held in a federal prison. is actually taking more of a Bennett said with his long leading role in law enforcehistory with sheriffs ofFices — in California and Baker ment on federal lands. 'They have limited County — he thinks the sherresources so we're stepping iffis the chieflaw enforceup and filling the void," he ment ofFicer in the county. He said.'We're getting paid for said it's extremely distressing it — as Mark pointed out thatfederalagencieshave — which we should anyway militarized local law enforcethrough timber receipts in ment nationwide.

FRIDAYS Continued ~om Page1A The current four-day student week would continue on the same schedule. Witty, who is in his first year as Baker School District superintendent, acknowledged that he is still learning how thedistrictoperates.He said in hindsight he probably would have rolled the proposal out a little difFerently. The change in the calendar is in response to the school board's goal for the superintendent to"implement a calendarthat createsrobust educationopportunitiesfor students, stafF, and the community,"Witty told the crowd during a PowerPoint outline

of the plan. Witty said the enhanced Friday schedule would start with stafFmeetings as needed from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. From 9 a.m. to noon teachers would meet with students with individual needs for "strategic interventions,"or to provide time for special project work or enrichment activities provided by community volunteers. The day would end with time forprofessional development as needed and prep timeforstafFfrom 12:30p.m. to 2 p.m. Witty said today that plans call for adjusting the stafFs Monday through Thursday schedule from a nine-hour day to an 8V2-hour day and then extending hours on

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Friday. Melissa Garner, a kindergartenteacher representing Brooklyn Primary School, said her building was opposed to inviting only a select group of students for the Friday instruction, a practice that might result in turmoil among family members. Katy Collier, representing Haines Elementary where she teaches second grade, expressed concern about reducedtime forteacher preparationand time for meetings with parents. She also questioned the realignment of the time paraprofessionals will be available to provideclassroom support during the week. Dawn O'Grady, a reading and math teacher at South

Baker Intermediate School, questioned how teachers would be able to keep up with the workload of classes with high student numbers with a reduced workday. ''We feel like this calendar proposal isaskingusto put in even more time. We will not be able to leave our classroom at 4 o'clock knowing that students need our help or a parent needs to be contacted," she said. The Baker Middle School stafFisconcerned about logistic softhe new calendar proposal, said Silas Turner, school counselor. He asked about plans for transporting students and feeding them on Fridays.

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Baker City resident was arrested on charges of assaulting his parents at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday at his home; cited and released to juvenile department. HARASSMENT AND RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON: A

16-year-old male juvenile, 1:05 p.m. Wednesday atBaker High School; cited and released to the juvenile department; police said the boy was flicking a lighter in the hallway and singed the hair of a female student at the school.

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in Burns — not the Tuesday meeting that Ammon Bundy attended — at which about 300 resi dents talked about the situation. "One of the main things I got out of it was they felt totally betrayed by their sherifF and their elected ofFicials," Creighton said. He said he was happy to hear what the Commissioners were saying and"it's important. It's coming here." Harvey said Baker County isproactive,notreactive.The county is not waiting for a problem to happen. ''We help our citizens ahead of time," Harvey said. ''We don't let them get boxed into a corner and drug ofF somewhere else. I don't believe that situation would happen here." Harvey told McQuisten that he has talked extensively with Ash about the situation in Harney County. Harvey said Ash works well with the commissioners. McQuisten asked Ash whether he would have sent a deputy to Harney County if Harney County Sheriff Dave Wardhad asked him to support the Hammonds, the father and son ranchers from Harney County whose fiveyearprison terms on federal arsonconvictions are atthe center of the situation. Ash said he believes SherifFWarddoes support the Hammonds. McQuisten disagreed.

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"I for one would not supportour sherifFgetting engaged where he has to sign ofFhis authority," Bennett said."I cannotperceive that the sherifFs ofFice would give up that role." Bennett encouraged McQuisten to meet with Baker County SherifFTravis Ash — who was present at the meeting — to discuss how situations like the one in Harney County would be dealt with locally. McQuisten said he will. Later in the discussion Ash also encouraged McQuisten to come talk to him. ''Wemay not always agree, but I have no problem sitting down and talking with you," Ash told McQuisten. Bennett said that whatever situation might arise in Baker County, the sherifF would be the principal adviserto thecommissioners as to how action should be taken. Bennett said there is no land in Baker County where there is exclusive federal jurisdiction. McQuisten said he believes the federal government has no jurisdiction in Harney County and that the situation there should never have taken place, but"that's a whole 'nother topic in itself." John Creighton said McQuisten's statements were very important. Creighton said he attendeda meeting Monday

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their communities, must be a priority," Lohner said. Baker County would be asking other agencies for help if a similar situation took place here, he added. SherifFTravis Ash sent one Baker County deputy to Harney County earlier this month. And Oregon State Police troopers from throughout the region, including those in Baker City, and from throughout the state, are rotating through assignments to Harney County, said OSP Lt. Mark Duncan.

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ton, was established in the spring of 1994 when ODFW released two dozen sheep trucked in from Montana.

strained to calm them, then of Fish and Wildlife iODFWl hoisted in the air by the helirecently captured seven copter and taken to a location Rocky Mountain bighorn where ODFW biologists and sheep near the Snake River veterinariansprocessed the ons in Baker County and moved Othersheep operati animals. Each bighorn sheep the animals to the Tucannon This week's sheep trapping was disease-tested and many unit in Southeastern Washoperation in Baker County were fitted with a GPS transwasn't the only such endeav- mitter so their movements ington state. The transplant was part or for ODFW, however. can be tracked. of the Hells Canyon InitiaThe agency also focused on Volunteers from the tive, a joint effort by state reducing the size of a herd Oregon Foundation for North and federal agencies, and of California bighorns that American Wild Sheep iOrsportinggroups,torestore roams alongthe basaltslopes egon FNAWSl also assisted bighorn sheep throughout thatrisesouth ofInterstate in the operation. Hells Canyon. 84 between Arlington and Disease concerns in Two other bighorns from The Dalles. Owyhee unit Oregon were moved to California bighorns are Washington last year, ODFW a separate subspecies,and After completing the I-84 spokeswoman Michelle Den- smaller than Rocky Mounsheep capture operation, nehy said. tain bighorns ODFW moved to SoutheastODFW officials chose the Workers captured 26 ern Oregon's Whitehorse unit sheep herd in the Lookout sheep from the I-84 herd and to capture nearly 60 sheep, Mountain unit because the moved them to the Diablo w hich were tested fordisease animals there are thriving, Mountain and Coglan Buttes and some fitted with tracking with a minimum estimated herds, both in Lake County. collars. populationof200 sheep A helicopter was used to ODFW is increasing its based on ground counts, Den- locatesheep beforethey were testing of California bighorns nehy said. captured using a net fired in thatpartofthe stateThe LookoutMountain out of the helicopter from a the Whitehorse and Owyhee herd, which is focused in the specially-designed gun. units — because biologists Connor Creek area about Once captured, the sheep are worried about disease 17 miles north of Huntingwere bli ndfolded and respreading through the herds.

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Sharon Defrees, BHS sci1, 2015. He's also worked under ence teacher, acknowledged a five-day and a 4V2-day Continued from Page 2A that teachers have spent"a ''Why not return to a lotofnegative time addresscalendar. "I've come to the conclusion five-day student week, thus ing this." ''We il get something better in my mind that this was the giving all students access to if we work together," she said. m ost fef programs?" Turner asked. ective,"he said ofthe "I think we have an incredKristopher Pepera, a four-day student week with ible board. I think they are enhanced Friday offerings. social studies teacher at Baker High School, added his here to really help kids. As part ofhis Thursday "Administrators say night PowerPoint presenconcern about the reduced they're willing to step back Monday through Thursday tation, Witty showed that work day. and listen," Defrees said. Baker students attend "A halfhour a day after "Now we have to make sure classesformore than the 900 school is not enough time to everybody's interests are hours per year required by help students prepare and covered." the state. to correct student work," he Gail Lemberger, BHS Brooklyn Primary stusald. counselor, added her support dents spend 996 hours; And he questioned how for involving teachers in the Haines, 985; Keating, 1,009.5; many students would process. and South Baker Intermedi"Unhappy teachers make actually attend the Friday ate, 1,009.5. sessions. unhappy students," she said. At BMS, students spend 'The high school teachers "If your teachers are happy 1,040 hours. And BHS have tried various kinds of and feel satisfied and feel like students, who are required to Friday school," he said."The they have the opportunity to attend990 hours in classper numbers are low." be partofthe process,they11 year, attend for 1,030 hours. Pepera was critical ofhow be happy." The new calendar would the new calendar plan was Witty said today that require students to spend announced, pointing to the he worked with a similar fewer hours per day in class, board's stated desire to be Friday schedule in the Grant Witty said. "This model is a more transparent in its actions. School District at John Day He said teachers learned where he spent 12 years as humane length of day,"Witty about the proposed calendar a principal and five years as sald. change"by press releases in the district's superintendent Witty said he thinks comthe local newspaper." before coming to Baker July munity volunteers would

A strain of pneumonia from a previous outbreak in Nevada's bighorns isaffecting sheep in the Whitehorse unit. Testing of sheep in the Rattlesnake and 10-mile area of the Whitehorse unit has confirmed the strain is one that led to alossofsheep in Nevada's Santa Rosa Mountains in 2003-04. In the Owyhee unit a new strain of Mycoplasma ovipneumonia iM.ovil, the respiratory pathogen that can cause pneumonia, was detected in the bighorn herd in late 2015. ODFW's mid-December 2015 helicopter surveys detected50 percent to 60 percent fewer sheep in the Owyhee unit than in March 2015. Due to the outbreak and concern that hunting opportunity could be poor, ODFW is cancelling bighorn sheep hunting in the Owyhee unit for 2016. In recent years, the unit has been offering 10 bighorn sheep tags spread across three hunts.

be eager to help provide enhanced opportunities such as a chessclub,robotics,bridge building or other activities to the Friday schedule. "The community is a huge asset we have to tap into," he saId. Witty said the administrative team and board will review teacher concerns as planning continues. "This is an opportunity for teachersto belessstressed, not more," he said. As planning continues, Betty Palmer, assistant superintendent, will meet with the elementary sta6; and Witty will continue discussions with the secondary staf. A parent advisory meeting is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at the districtoffice,2090 Fourth St. And a meeting for staf is set from 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Witty said discussions also will continue with labor unions and a calendar work group will be convened. The boardisexpected to review the proposed calendar again at its March meeting.

LOCAL BRIEFING Two students on Montana State honor roll BOZEMAN, Mont.— Two Baker City students were named tothehonor rollforthe fall2015 semester at Montana State University. Zachary Tomac earned a perfect 4.0 GPA and was named to the president's honor roll. Marley Robb was named to the dean's honor roll for earning a GPA of at least 3.5. To qualify for either honor, students must complete at least12 credithours.

Eagles Past Presidents Club meets today The Eagles Past Presidents Club will meet for a dinner on Friday, Jan. 22. The event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the

Eagles Lodge, 2935 H St. The dinner will include chicken-fiied steak, mashed potatoesand gravy,green beans and a rollfor $8.M embers and their guestsarewelcome.

SEEDING Continued ~om Page1A NRCS District Conservationist Misty Bennett and SWCD Manager Whitney Collins talked about how theiragencieshavepartnered to reseed 6,000 acres of private land. "As part of the USDA iU.S. Department ofAgriculture) ourjob isconservation on the ground, but we also come into play after disasters like this," Bennett said.'We went to bat for the county and we asked for money to help with reseeding because we felt erosion was the bigissue fiom this fire." Bennett said her agency looked at burn severity and vegetation mortality maps to determine what areas havethegreatestneed for reseeding. ''We have partnered with thesoiland waterconservation district to make that money go further," Bennett sald. Without the partnership the NRCS would have been able to reseed about 3,500 acres. Collins said the SWCD focuses only on private lands. The reseeding will benefit 16 private landowners. "All of the high and moderate severity 4urn areas) will be hit under this seeding program," Collins said. The seed, which is a mix of an introduced grass and

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bigissuefrom thisfire." — Misty Bennett, Natural Resources Conservation Service

winter wheat, is being applied with helicopters. Bennett said Trent Luschen, local director for the Farm Service Agency, is handling seven disaster recovery programs that can help landowners with a varietyoffi re-related work, indudingreplacing fences and planting trees. More information about thoseprograms isavailable by calling Luschen at 541523-7121. For more information on thereseedingeffortsor otherprograms available call Bennett at the above number and use extension 115,orCollinsat541-5234430, extension 109. Commission Chairman Bill Harvey pointed out that private landowners — with the cooperation of the NRCS and SWCD — have already replaced culverts, logged theirlands,repaired fences and are reseeding their properties. "Private landowners are doing what needs to be done in increasingly beautiful workingrelationships with your agencies," Harvey said. 'They're accomplishing things we're still begging the federal government to even lookat."

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SALEM — In a day marked with progress toward a potential resolution of a nearly 3-week-old armed occupation in Eastern Oregon, the group's leader spoke on the phone Thursday with someone from the FBI, with promise of another call Friday. Ammon Bundy, who is the selfproclaimed leader ofthe armed occupation, spoke on the phone with an FBI negotiator at the driveway to the airport, TheAssociated Press reported. Bundy repeated his insistence that the group was

peaceful. The conversation occurred amid a flurry of calls from state and local leadersforfederalauthoritiesto ramp up efforts to drive the occupiers out of town. Gov. Kate Brown talked Wednesday with the director of the FBI and wrote letters that same day to President Obama and Attorney General Loretta Lynch about potential ways out of the armed occupation in Eastern Oregon. Brown briefed the president on conversations she had with federal officials, telling them the occupation must end"peacefully and without further delay from federal law enforcement."

The letters, along with a strong statement she made duringa briefpressconference Wednesday, mark a new public approach from the governor, who called for a strongerfederalresponse to the armed occupiers. Bundy offered a simple

reply when asked why he thought he hadn't been arresteddespite numerous trips into the public sphere in rural Harney County, including to a public meeting Tuesday night in Burns. "Because we are not breaking the law," he said.

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Get rid of Oregon's anti-mascot policy Editorial from The (Bend) Bulletin: Oregon's Board of Education has biggerproblems than school mascots to worry about, but this week it was scheduled to look again at its mascot policy. The state has a ban of mascots with Native American links. It's scheduled to go intoeffectin 2017. Braves, chieftains, Indians, mohawks and warriors would have to go. Schools that don't get rid of such mascots could lose state funding. There are 15 schools in the state that have to make changes. The ban is set to begin unless the state boardagreeson a m orelenient policy. We don't get the ban. And we don't get the policy proposal. The lenient policy the board is set to consider would permit a school to keep

an Indian mascot if it can reach an agreement with one of Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes. In addition to the agreement with a tribe, a school would be required to hold a public hearing about its mascot plans. Tribes could also later revoke their permission by petitioning the state board. The ban was going to be put in place because some people find Native American mascots offensive or demeaning. But what is inherently offensive about braves, chieftains, Indians, mohawks or warriors? They aren't picked as symbols of weakness or to ridicule. Should cowboys, outlaws or loggers feel demeaned by mascots using them? Of course, somebody will be offended by the mascots. But somebody will al-

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ways be offended orcan find a way tobe offended no matter what the mascot is. The more lenient policy zigzags into contradiction. The assumption of the ban is that Native American mascots are inherently demeaning or offensive. How does one tribe's view change that? Shouldn't every tribe have to agree? Wouldn't that mean that it's not clear that there is something wrong with the mascots? The reason state policymakers can't make up their minds is because the ban indulges the thirst for victimology. And when you do that, nobody comes out ahead.It'sa m orallapse.It'san educational lapse. The state should revoke the ban and let schools work out their own mascots.

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ortin out t e nation's, an coun 's, o itics I recently read a book whose author tried to explain why tens of millions of Americans moved to new cities and towns during the past half century or so. Bill Bishop pulled off this immense feat in a way I would not have imaginedpossiblebefore finishing his book, which was published in 2008. 'The Big Sort: Why The Clustering Of Like-Minded America Is Tearing Us Apart," in which Bishop collaborated with statistician Robert Cushing, enthralled me. I'm glad I gave Bishop a chance. I might have passed on his book had I given it a cursory look before plunging in. It's a weighty tome — not in a physical sense iin fact I read the book on a Kindle, which has hardly more heft than a pulp paperback) but in the density of its statistics. Books that rely heavily on raw data can be wholesome, wof course, justas whole grain breads are nutritious. But much as I prefer toast that's garnished with, say, cinnamon and sugar rather than caraway seeds and oat bran, I enjoy in my reading dieta certain ratioofsweetprose and savory anecdote to balance the hearty but bland dish of facts and figures. Bishop satisfied my appetite for both. The "big sort" in the title refers to the trend among Americans since the 1960s to live in places where most of their neighbors share their core beliefs — political beliefs in particular. Bishop would have had the

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JAYSON JACOBY basis for an intriguing book had he limited his scope to investigating how this sorting process has contributed to the nation's increasing political polarization, a trend that we continue to perpetuate even as we lament the way it sours public discourse. But Bishop and Cushing — the latter being a sociologist as well as a statistician ia curious mix of the precise and the subjective,that)delve much more deeply into the phenomenon. Suffice it to say that the situation is vastly more complicated than Democrats congregating in places such as San Francisco and Portland simply because they like to share the street with Priuses bearing"My Other Car Is A Bicycle" and'Visualize World Peace" bumper stickers. Bishop examines in considerable detail the role that religion, education and economics, among much else, have played in prompting Americansto segregate themselves into homogeneous communities. H e also writesatgreatlength about the ways in which this sorting process has pushed so many of us from the challenging ambivalence of political moderation to the comfortable but confining edges of extreme positions, where one party is infallible and the opposition is not merely inept but is engaged in activeconspiracy to destroy the country.

Among the statistics that Bishop returns to frequently in his analysis is the percentage of Americans who live in what he terms "landslide counties" — counties in which one candidate in a presidential election wins by a margin of 20 percentage points or more. In the 1976 election, when Jimmy Carter beat incumbent Gerald Ford, 26.8 percent of Americans lived in landslide counties. In 2004, when George W. Bush defeated John Kerry, almost half of Americans — 48.3percent — lived in landslide counties. Bishop devotes most of his book to explaining this sea change, and to prof fering ideas about how ithas affected the country, and might affect it in the future. All of which, as I mentioned, fascinatedme. But being a provincial sort I instinctively sought to sharpen Bishop's broad view into a pinpoint focus on Baker County. This was an exercise almost as interesting, although slightly more laborious, than reading the book. In one sense Baker County can be said tohave avoided the Big Sort. Bishop defines the process not merely in political terms but also in population growth. Baker County's population, compared with many counties in Oregon and across the nation, has been remarkably stable since 1960. Yet Baker County's political predilections have undergone an upheaval every bit as dramatic as some of those that Bishop dissects. Basically the county has transformed from a Democratic strong-

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hold to a Republican one. But unlike some of the examples Bishop describes, such as Austin, Texas, and Portland, Baker County's shift can't be explained by an influx oflike-minded voters because there has been no such migration. What has happened, rather, is that the political parties have changed. And Baker County voters, it seems to me, identified earlier than voters in many places what today we consider asroutine,albeitperhaps overly simplistic, definitions. That is, of Republicans as defenders of family and church and business as the foundations of American society, and Democrats as promoters of government solutions to anything that ails our nation. What surprises me about Baker County's allegiance to the GOP, at least in terms of presidential elections, is that, unlike the gradual, decades-longprocessthatBishop analyzes, the transition here happenedover a singlefour-year election cycle. In 1964 Baker County, to borrow Bishop's term, was almost a landslide county, with 59 percent of voters favoring Democrat incumbent Lyndon Johnson over 41 percent for Republican Barry Goldwater. Those results nearly mirrored the county's political a51iations that year, when 61 percent of voters were regi stered Democrats,and 38 percent were Republicans. But four years later — after Johnson had pushed through Congress Medicare and Medicaid,programs thatepitomize the Democratic Party's big-government,

free-spending reputation — Baker County shifted its allegiance to the GOPs presidential candidate. And almost half a century later, it has yet to go back. In 1968 Republican Richard Nixon won 52 percent of Baker County's votes to Democrat Hubert Humphrey's 40 percent. Four years later, when Nixon won his second term, Baker County had its first Republican landslide, givingNixon 55 percent ofitsvotes compared with Democrat George McGovern's 33 percent. The GOP candidate has carried Baker County in each of the 10 subsequent presidential elections. Not all have been landslides, though. None was closer than 1976, when Ford, the Republican, received just 31 more votes in Baker County than Democrat Carter. That Baker County is GOP country is no surprise, certainly, to anyone who has paid even a modicum of attention to elections here over the past few decades. But it seems to me passing strangethatvotershereabouts waitedsolong to update theirparty registration to reflect their voting history. Registered Republicans didn't outnumber Democrats in the county until the 1996 presidential election. Yetthe electorate had gone for the Republican candidate in each of theseven previous presidential elections. I suppose you could say voters finally got things sorted out. Jayson Jacoby is editor of the Baker City Herald.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 22 • Boys basketball: Powder Valley at Wallowa, 7:30 p.m.; Jordan Valley at Burnt River, 7:30 p.m. • Girls basketball: Powder Valley at Wallowa, 6 p.m.; Jordan Valley at Burnt River, 6 p.m. • Wrestling:Baker seventh/eighth at La Grande, 4 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 23 • Boys basketball: Baker JV at Mac-Hi, 1:30 p.m.; Long Creek/ Ukiah at Burnt River, 3:30 p.m.; Baker at Mac-Hi,4:3 0p.m.;PineEagle at Powder Valley, 5:30 p.m. • Girls basketball: Baker JV at Mac-Hi, noon; Long Creek/ Ukiah at Burnt River, 2 p.m.; Baker at Mac-Hi, 3 p.m.; Pine-Eagle at Powder Valley, 4 p.m. • Wrestling:Pine-Eagle at Parma tourney, Ba.m.; Baker JVat Ontario, tba • Swimming:Baker at Hood River, noon

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to meet 3an. 27 There will be Babe Ruth Baseball meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1995 Fourth St. at 6 p.m. New board members and officers will be elected. All interested parents are encouraged to attend. For more information call Josh Rohner at 541403-0737.

Dawgs sweep by La Grande girls Baker swept La Grande in a pair of middle school girls basketballgame Tuesday at BMS. Baker won the seventh-grade game 34-10. Jocelyn Hellberg led Baker with 16 points. Kennedy Hampton added 12. Baker won the eighth-grade game 46-22. Isabella Nemec led Baker with 15 points. Sydney Younger added 14, and Zoe Carlson eight.

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winUale3-waV VALE — Baker wrestlersswept a pair ofdual matches from Vale at Homedale Tuesday at the Vale 3-way competition. Baker nipped Vale 37-36 and stopped Homedale 45-27. Baker 37,Vale 36 106 —Anderson (B) pinned Munoz 113 — Duran Puente (B) pinned Taylor120Hays (B) dec Paz, 10-2 126 —AhHee (B) dec Juica, 3-0 132 — Rayo-Landa pinned

Banister (B) 138 —Vela (B) pinned Bennett 145 — Fortin dec Grende (B), 6-3 152Anderson by forfeit 160 — Feldmeier (B) by forfeit 170 —Arntola dec Harper (B), 10-6 182 —DeVos pinned Quezada (B) 195Cummings by forfeit 220 — Bashon Parker by forfeit 285 —Goodwin (B) pinned Ross

Baker 45, Homedale 25 106 —Anderson (B) pinned Vega 113Duran Puente (B) by forfeit 120 —Hays (B) by forfeit 126 —AhHee (B) dec Rose, 6 2 132 — Banister (B) by forfeit 138 —Vela (B) pinned Vasquez 145 —Johnson by forfeit 152 —Grende (B) pinned Keller 160 — Collett dec Feldmeier (B), 3-2 170Cooper by forfeit 182 — Hartman by forfeit 195 —Houser by forfeit 220 — Double forfeit 285 — Goodwin (B) pinned Dorsey

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Ducks down USC EUGENE iAPl — After getting dominated on the glass in Sunday's loss at Colorado, Oregon coach Dana Altman had a pointed message for Elgin Cook and Dwayne Benjamin. The time for leadership from the two seniors was now. Cook responded by matching his career high with 26 points and Benjamin had his best scoring game since early December with 16 ofF the bench to lead Oregon to an 89-81 victory over No. 21 Southern California on Thursday night. "I told iElginl and Dwayne that they played the way seniors are supposed to play, so I shouldn't be shocked," Altman said."I was disappointed in them and I expressed that to them after the Colorado game. I think they took it as a challenge." Chris Boucher added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Ducks i15-4, 4-2l, who moved into a tie for second place in the Pac-12 with their 18th consecutive home win. Oregon held the Trojans i15-4, 4-2l, the conference's best 3-pointshootingteam, to 8 of28 i28.6percent)from long range. Boucher led the Ducks to a 43-38 edge in rebounds.

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The undermanned Baker girls couldn't keep up with Pendleton's fast break, fullcourt defense and strong rebounding Wednesday, losing 59-29 in the nonleague basketball game at BHS. Baker once again was playing without starters Brie Sand and Kourtney Lehman, and the Bulldogs' younger players were outmuscled by the bigger Lady Bucks. The teamsbattled to a 6-6 standofFmidway through the first quarter. But Pendleton then outscored the Bulldogs

9-2therestofthequarterfor a 15-8 edge at the break. Pendleton then scored the first five points of the second periodtocomplete a 9-0 run. After Baker's Kylie Severson scored with 6:47 left in the half, Pendleton ran ofF 14 straight pointsto build a

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Baker went almost six minutes without points before Hope Collard scored with 38.4 seconds left in the

half. Pendletonled 37-12 at halftime. Gracie Huggins led Baker with 10 points.

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tions, but coach Steve Alford was worried about the Bruins' defense and acknowledged he"hammered" his squad after a loss to rival USC last week. "They watchedmore tape than they everhave.. They were excited to get back on the court after the loss at home and provethemselves again,"Alford said. IsaacHamilton scored 25 pointson 10-of-14 shooting as UCLA beatOregon State 82-73 on Wednesday night. Oregon State cut its deficit to 46-43 after a 6-0 run capped by a Drew Eubanks dunk with 15:17 left. UCLA responded by scoring the next seven points. Hamilton's layup with 13:56 remaining put the Bruins up 53-43. The margin hovered around 10 points — or more — the restofthecontest.A pairofBryceAlford freethrows gave UCLA its biggest lead, 73-56, with 3:54 left.

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Like a magic wand, the ultrasound device shows Garcia where to find and aspirate 1315 oocytes from an ovary. The wand is cleaned and prepared before each procedure.

TESTTUBE Continued from Page1A "It's a good ranch to develop the bulls — lots of room," Thomas said. The Thomas Angus Ranch has four cattle salesevery year — two in Baker City and two in Wyoming. The "embryo calves" also providereplacement heifers for the Thomas'1,500-head herd. ''We're always trying to upgrade our herd," Thomas said. He said they collectgenetic data ontheircattle— phenotypic and genomic — to ensure Thomas Angus herd possesses the besttraitsfor beefcattle. These include low birth weight for easy calving, high growthrates,m aternaltraits, carcasstraits,m arbling and reproductive traits. The Thomas Angus Ranch was established in Baker City in the 1970s by Bob and Gloria Thomas. It now ranks among thetop 25 largest seedstock producers on the North American continent, according the ranch's website.

Old way vs. the new Trying to increase production by harvesting eggs isn't new to the cattle industry. The older traditional process of IVF involves giving hormones to an"open cow" inot pregnant) to stimulate the production of more than one embryo. These are then flushed seven days later and transplanted into a recipient. IVF is a one-step process — Willian, with the assistance of other employees, is abletoaspirateoocytesfrom 30 cows a day, five days a week.

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An ultrasound screen reveals to Garcia the area inside the pregnant cow so that he can carefully aspirate (remove) oocytes. While he works with the cattle, Gabriela is in a sterile lab in the next room where she sorts through the oocytes using a microscope, then preparesthem fortransferto a lab for fertilization. Maintaining the right temperature and environment is necessary to keep the oocytes viable. Willian has been working at the ranch since September, and his wife joined him in October. They have a seven-month-old daughter, Natalia, who stays with Willian's sister, Mercedes (see related story at right), in Baker City while Willian and Gabriela work at the ranch. Willian grew up on a dairy farm in Venezuela and then went on to study veterinary medicine. He specializes in IVF. Prior to his stint in Baker City, Willian worked in Uruguay, Panama, the Dominican Republic and Colombia. He's also worked on other ranches in the U.S., in Missouri, Tennessee and Nebraska. This winter was the first

the Garcia family has ever spent in a cold climate. "I've never seen the snow," Willian said."I've never stayed in this weather." While here, they've all worked on learning English. ''When I arrive, I only say 'Hello!' " Willian said. Now he converses with ease, only occasionally asking Zach Wright to provide the English word he doesn't yet know. Wright is the reproduction manager for Thomas Angus Ranch. As Willian aspirates the oocytes, hekeeps track ofthe number — on average, 13-15 per cow. He said the number varies by breed, and although Angus don't produce as many as some, theiroocytes are ofa high quality. "This ranch is very, very high in quality,"Willian said. Of all the oocytescollected, he said about 21 percent will become embryos and 49 percent ofthose are successful pregnancies. r We fertilize all of them to give them a chance,"Wright said.

By Mercedes Garcia Everything starts out as a dream. Overthepastdecade of traveling to the US. at least once a year as a tourist, my understanding of the "American Dream"was to go shopping, enjoy the sights, and visit family — more of a superficial understanding than anything else. I thought I knew a lot aboutAmerica, but in reality, I knew very S. John Collins / Baker City Herald little. Mari Nicolson of Baker City, right, acts as interpreter I love my country, Venezu- for the Garcia family while they are working atThomela, above all else, butitis no as Angus Ranch. Willian and Gabriela's child, Natalia, secretthatVenezuelaissufis tended to byWillian's sister, Mercedes Garcia. fering fiom a major economic crisis. week, my brother suggested ous hospitality. that I come to Baker City Any myth of strangers Due to mywork as a with them to serve as their being unkind was totally television journalist, I was nanny to takecare ofm y dispelled. In sharing meals aware of many situations, niece. Without thinkmg, I ac- and celebrations with our but was constantly faced with censorship in reportcepted; the details of the trip new kiends, we have learned were finalized and so begins much about the customs and ing, as well as carrying a workload normally borne by my story about my time in traditions ofholidays in this Baker City. five people. country as well as those of These were the main reaAs mentioned earlier, I other countries. had visited other cities in the Although the days have sons that I decided to leave Venezuela for a few months often been cold and snowy, U.S., but they were totally to try my luck in the U.S. different kom what I would we have truly enjoyed so I started to plan my tripfind in the small town of manyincredible experiences a trip which I must confess Baker City. When I arrived during our time here. here in October, it seemed In addition to enjoying was quite kightening, but a trip with high expectations verycold icompared to the the peace and tranquilforboth personal and profes- hot climate I was used to in ity of Baker City, we have sional growth. Venezuela), but I was comalso had the opportunity to So I bought my ticket pletely in awe of the brilliant exploreothernearby cities for Fayetteville, Arkansas, leaves — red, yellow and and towns, all of which have where a cousin of mine lives orange — of the trees lining been interesting and quite and works. She told me that Main Street. wonderful. Coming kom Venezuela, it was very difficult to live in What a special place! It another country so far kom seemed like I was in a scene we had never seen snow, one's home country, but that kom a classic American film and now we have skied at one would be rewarded with of the 1950s. My expectaAnthony Lakes! great opportunities if you tions ofwhat I would findin My first experience skiing m ade the effortto"goforit." this small town in Oregon was truly breathtaking. It This is the background were suddenly turned upside is diKcult to put into words leading up to my storydown! exactly what I felt, but it 'Venezuelans in Baker." Initially I felt a bit like a was exciting and totally "fish out of water" because Some will ask: How did amazing! I didn't have the you end up in Baker? It is I couldn't find anyone who right clothes, and had no with this question that the spoke Spanish. I realized idea what I was doing, but adventure begins. that all I could say was the beauty ofit, the joy ofit, "Hello." My brother Willian, a even after many falls, will veterinarian (see related In order to be able to remain kesh in my memory story at left),received an communicate, I now knew always. offer to work with a group that I had to learn English. 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"It's looking positive." That's what Baker County Economic Development Director Greg Smith said Thursday when asked about the possibility of Albertsons opening a store at its former location in Baker City. He said he has been in contact with both Greg Sackos, whose company owns the building on East Campbell Street, and Albertsons officials, but Smith did not have any details about a potential deal. It's also not clear whether the company that owns both Albertsons and Safeway would operate two stores in Baker City if it re-opens the recently closed Haggen location as an Albertsons. Haggen opened its Baker City store in May 2015 and closed it in November after declaring bankruptcy.

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THE B A KER Co u nty Misty Bennett, Estate of Jerry R. Pe2805 L Street signia of compliance is Board of Commission541-523-71 21 x1 1 5 ters, Deceased; Shirley J. Peters; and PerNEW FACILITY!! illegal: cal l B u i lding On February 09, 2016, at ers will hold a public Vanety of Sizes Available Codes (503) 373-1257. the hour of 9:00 a.m. hearing on a proposal NRCS is holding a local sons or P arties U nSecunty Access Entry at the Baker County to name a new ' Pine work group meeting to known Claiming any RV Storage C ourt H o use, 1 9 9 5 V iew Road ' on Right, Title, Lien, or lngather i n p u t fro m 2000 NEW VISION T hird S t reet , B a k e r Wednesday, February farmers, r a n c h e rs, terest in the Property ULTRA 5TH WHEEL state and federal agenDescnbed in the ComCity, Oregon, the de3, 2016 and Wednesfendant's interest will day, February 17, 2016 cies, agriculture and plaint Herein, is defenbe sold, sublect to rea t 10:15 am, o n t h e conservation organizad ant. T h e s ale i s a SECURESTORAGE demption, in the real first floor of the Baker tions regarding natural p ublic auction to t h e resource conservation highest bidder for cash Surveillance property c o m m o nly County Courthouse at known as: 2928 Madi1 995 T h ir d S t r e e t , pnonties and opportuor cashier's check, in Cameras son Street, Baker City, Baker City, O r egon. nities to invest collaboComputenzed Entry hand, made out to Union County S heriff's Covered Storage O regon 97814. T h e The road is located in ratively in B ak er court case number is Section 4 of Township County. Office. For more inforSuper size 16'x50' 15175, where BANIC 9 South, Range 3 9 mation on this sale go $13,995 541-523-2128 OF AMERICA, N.A. is East, on Tax Lot 900 The USDAis an equal to: www.ore onshenffs or possible trade of Or e g o n M ap opportunity provider 3100 15th St. plaintiff, and ESTATE OF TIMOTHY F. CAR- 09S3904. The road is and employer. Baker City Fully loaded! located off of Salmon ROLL; T H E UNICNOWN HEIRS AND Creek Road. The pro- A request for accommo- Published: January 1, 8, • 35 foot AS S I G N5 0 F T I M 0posaI will be evaluated dations fo r p e r s ons 15,and 22, 2016 THY F. C A RROLL; using the c r iteria set with disabilities should • 3 Slide Outs THE UNKNOWN DEVI- f orth i n O rd i n a n c e be made at least 48 Legal No. 00044027 • W/D Combo SEES OF TIMOTHY F. 94-05. hours b e f o r e t he • Kitchen Island CARROLL; AND ALL meeting to Misty Ben- On January 21, 2014, • 4-dr Fridge/Freezer OTHER PERSONS OR Persons wishing to comnett, 5 4 1 - 5 23-7121 Brett E. Miller filed an For more info. call: PARTIES UNKNOWN ment on the proposed x115 a pplication w i t h t h e (541) 519-0026 C LAIM I N G A N Y application may do so FCC (FCC File Number RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, by submitting wntten Legal No. 00044196 BNPH-20140121NGP) 820 - Houses For OR INTEREST IN THE testimony pnor to the Published: January 22, t o construct a n e w 970 - Autos For Sale Sale Baker Co. REAL P R O PERTY heanng or by providing 2016 Class A FM station on COMMONLY ICNOWN testimony in person at channel 272, serving AS 2928 MAD ISON the heanng. 295S Campbell St. Dayton, Washington. 1010 Union Co. STREET, BAICER CITY, Saker City O n September 1 4 , Legal Notices OR 97814 is d e f en- If you have q u estions 2015, the initial applid ant. T h e s al e i s a please contact ICara NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S cation was amended H arris at t h e B a k e r p ublic auction to t h e SALE and submitted specifyhighest bidder for cash City-County Planning i ng operations f r o m or cashier's check, in Department at ( 541) On February 4, 2016 at studios at 45 Campbell 5 23 - 8 2 1 9 or h and, mad e o u t t o the hour of 10:00 a.m. R d., Wa IIa W a IIa, Baker County Shenff's kharns©bakercounty.o at the Union County Washington, and operOffice. For more inforIg. Sheriff's Office, 1109 a ting w it h 50 0 w a t t s 2000 CHEVY BLAZER mation on this sale go IC Ave, La Grande, Ore- from an a ntenna 15 w/ snow tires on nms to: w w w . ore onshergon, the defendant's meters above ground Residential/Commercial and snow chains. New iffs.com/sales.htm interest will b e s o ld, at a site 46 degrees, spacious 2,565 sq. ft. stereo system, hands sublect to redemption, home. 3-bdrm, 2 bath, 19 minutes, 54 s e cfree calling at xm radio LegaI No. 00044067 USDAin the r ea l p r operty onds, north, 117 dewet bar, wheelchair capability. 2nd owner. Published: January 8, 15, accessible and Natural Resources commonly known as: grees, 59 minutes, 25 Have all repair history. 22,29, 2016 Conservation Service 1600 Division Street, plenty of parking! seconds, west. Good condition! Elgin OR 97827. The (541) 403-1899 HEARING NOTICE and $4000/OBO Baker County Local court case number is On December 18, 2015, 541-403-4255 Invitation to Comment 1 5-05-49840 w h e re Work Group Meeting Brett E. Miller filed a February 10, 2016 Wells Fargo Bank, Naminor amendment to $379,000 GREAT Extending Reservations tional Association as 10:00 a.m. the application proposPROPERTY TO BUILD of Water for Economic Crossroads Art T rustee f o r O p t i o n ing to change the staYOUR NEWHOME on ' Development for Burnt tion's community of liOne Mortgage Loan with beautiful views oi R iver Areas o f th e Center/Carnegie Library, 2020 Auburn Ave, T rus t 2007-5, cense from D ayton, the valley and MI. FanPowder Basin Asset-Backed CertifiBaker City, OR Washington, to Island ny. A total oi 239 acres, For More Information, cates, Series 2007-5, City, Oregon, intendThe Oregon Water Reapproximately 33 acres sources Department oi tillable ground with 59 CHEVY Impala, cus( OWRD) invites t h e 2-yearround springs

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Stockdale H i ghway, M-10, ¹164, Bakersfield, California, 93311. A copy of the application, amendments and related materials are on file for public inspect ion d u r in g r e g u l a r b usiness h o u r s a t 1 004 H a e f e r L n. , Cove, OR 97824.

Published: January 13, 15,20,21, 2016 Legal No. 00044131 In the Circuit Court of the Sate of Oregon for the County of Union, Case No. 15-10-8552, Guardianship of Veronica Noel Preuss, and Case No. 15-10-8553, Guardianship of Derek Alan Dodge.

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ROSE RIDGE 2 Subdivision, Cove, OR. City: Sewer/VVater available. Regular price: 1 acre (PNDC) m/I $69,900-$74,900. We also provide prope rty ma n a g e m e n t . GOT AN older car, boat Check out our rental or RV? Do the humane link on our website thing. Donate it to the www.ranchnhome.com Humane Society. Call or call Ranch-N-Home 1-800-205-0599 R ea l t y , Inc (PNDC) 541-963-5450.

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boat,115 hp Evinrude Descnption of Property: motor and trailer. Will Clothes, vacuum, mattress and box spring, s el l s e p e ra t e . bed frame, headboard, 541-403-2244 entertainment center a nd boxes o f m i s c . items unable to inventory.

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from Cory Larvik. The case regarding Veronica Noel Preuss is No. 15-10-8562. The case regarding Derek Alan Dodg e is No. 15-10-8563. No court heanng has yet been s cheduled i n e i t h e r case. You may oblect to either or both of the petitions. If you do not f ile an o b l e ction o n each matter, the court may enter a Iudgment granting the requested relief. Oblections must be filed in the above court by February 26, 2016. To file an oblection contact the Union County Circuit Court, 1008 "IC" Avenue, La Grande, OR 9 7 8 50, (541) 962-9500. DATED this 19th day of January, 2016.

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thew a n d R o c h elle Hammond as tempo- The Union County B2H Advisory C o m m ittee rary and p e rmanent w ill hold a m e e t i ng guardians of Veronica February 4th, 2016 at Noel Preuss and Derek 6:30pm. The Advisory Alan Dodge were filed C ommittee m e e t i n g in the above court on O ctober 2 9 , 2 0 1 5 . will take place in the Earl C. Misener ConMatthew and Rochelle H ammond m a y b e ference Room located the Daniel Chapreached is c/ o C o ry inside l in B u i l d i ng , 100 1 Larvik, Attorney, 2202 F ourth S t r e et , L a Cove Ave., Ste A, La G rande O R 9 7 8 5 0 , Grande, OR. T he C o m m i t t e e w i ll meet to d iscuss Administrative Business,

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ten comments or attend a rul e m a k ing hearing on proposed r ule amendments t o the Powder River Bas in P r ogram ( O A R Chapter 690, Division 5 09). T he s e ru l e a mendments w o u l d extend reservations of water for future economic d e v e lopment f or th e S o ut h F o r k B urnt R i v er , N o r t h Fork Burnt River, and Burnt River Subbasins of the Powder River Basin for an additional 20 years and change r eportin g requ i r e ments. A r e servation o f w a te r f o r f u t u r e e conomic d e v e l o pm ent s e t s a s i d e a q uantity of w ater f o r storage to meet future needs. In addition, the rules include corrections to clanfy that the uses for the reservations a r e c l a s s if ied uses and address in-

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DEAR ABBY: We recently lost our dog a but curt refusals to do anything together. 18-year-oldspringer spaniel, to old age. His I know the move was stressful for her, and passing has left a huge hole in our hearts Isuspecttheproblem ismore about herthan me. ButIam really hurt, andI miss her. and lives. We miss his companionship, his personality and the structure that caringfor My last request to get together and talk was him broughtto ourlives.We're51 and 60, met with, "I'm only doing whatI feel Ican enjoy and manage."It seems like that doesn't own our home and areftnancially secure. Some of our frt'ends are discouraging us include our friendship. from adopting another dog. They say we Should I simply leave my old friend alone, travel too much. Last year or is theresomething you can we spent 12 weeks away suggest? DEAR — JUST PLAIN SAD from home. When we travel, we hire a trusted pet sitter ABBY DEAR S AD: Write Violet a short, sweet note. Tell her to move into the house and attend to all our dog's needs. that you care about her, have Our pet always seemed happy and healthy always treasured her friendship and hope it when we returned. will continue. Let her know that when she I anticipate that we will continue to travel a feels like talking, you will be there for her. similar amount in thefuture, butI'm notsure It's really all you can do at this point. After that, the ball will be in her court and we will enjoy coming home to a house that has no dog to welcome us back. Abby, should you should not sit by the phone waiting for a call. Go on with your life and your other a retired couple who travels adopt a dog? — PET LOVER IN MEUCO fiiendships as before. If she responds, terrific. DEAR PET LOVER: At ages 51 and 60, If not, it will be her loss. Do not make it yours. ifyou and your husband are in good health, I see no reason whyyou shouldn't adopt DEARABBY: Last Friday was Grandparents'Day at my kids'preschool. My parents another dog if you wish. Consider adopting one that is no longer a puppy. Shelters and attended and were well-behaved for the most rescueorganizations aregood placesto adopt part, but then my mother made afauxpas. an older dog that needs a loving home. She asked one ofthedirectorswhen herbaby was due. Well, Abby, the woman isn't pregnant. DEAR ABBY: My neighbor complains of When Ipicked up my kids, I had no idea carshonking at8in themorning Ihavedone what had happened. The director was having this only three times when I have taken my a conversation with one o f the teachers when son toschool. Iwaitin the car for him, butif I walked in, so as usual I smiled and waved he's late by a couple of minutes, I'll honk. asI walked by. Idid sense something was ofI" The neighbors think it's rude because they when she didn't respond, but I ftgured she was preoccupied. When we met my parentsfor have a 8-year-old who's asleep at that time. Do I confront them? What do you suggest? dinner, my mother told me what happened. — ONA SCHEDULE IN CALIFORNIA I am mortified. I managed to make it out DEAR ON A SCHEDULE: Knowingit of the preschool this morning without crosswill awaken your neighbor's child, refrain ing paths with the director, but I'll be seeing from honking the horn. If you need your son thiswoman forthenextcoupleofyears. to hurry up, use your cellphone and call the What, if anything do I say to her? — HORRIFIED INMICHIGAN house. Or, turn your engine off, lock the car and go inside and get him. DEAR HORRIFIED: You did nothing wrong, so stop avoiding the woman and DEARABBY: My friend of 25 years, 'Viobehave as you usually do. If you notice that let," moved back to town a few months ago she treats you differently, all you should say is:"I heard what happened with my mother, after living far away for the last 10years. Whereas we've always called and conftded in and I'd like to apologize for her behavior. As each other often, now that she's here, I rarely you can see, she sometimes puts her foot in see her, never talk with her and receive polite her mouth,butwe love heranyway."

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a growing pool of potential Hispanic voters in the United States, driven largely by young people, Latinos are likely to be underrepresented at the polls in 2016, a study released Tuesday has found. The Pew Research Center foundthat a record number of Hispanic voters could head to the polls in November, topping the 11.2 million who voted in 2012, but that Hispanic millennialswho are driving growth in the population of Hispanic eligible voters — will keep turnout low. A majority of Hispanics, 52 percent, are too young to vote or are not U.S. citizens. The findings come from an analysis of Census Bureau datareviewed by therespected Pew Research Center. Only 48 percent of eligibleHispanic voters casta ballotin 2012, compared to 64 percentofw hitevoters and 67 percent ofblack eligible voters. That figure was even less for eligible Hispanic millennial voters, with only 38 percent casting a ballot in 2012, the report found. Mark Lopez, Pew's director of Hispanic research,said the low turnout is largely driven by geography. He said more than half of the nation's eligible Hispanic voters, about 52 percent, are in California, Texas and New York — none of which are battlegroundstatesthatcan sway an election.

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FISHING REPORT

SNOWSHOEING: AN ACCESSIBLE WINTER SPORT

PILCHER CREEK RESERVOIR • Due to a rule change for 2016, the reservoir is open to fishing, effective on Jan. 1 and is open to fishing yearround. Access to the reservoir is fair. Tucker Flat Road has been plowed, but the snow is deep and getting from the road to the reservoir could be difficult.

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Hazel Hartz and her dog exploring Morgan Lake City Park near La Grande.

WALLOWA RIVER • The Wallowa River is free of ice and a few anglers are finding steelhead. As winter progresses and fish move toward the hatchery facilities, fishing will improve.

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UNITY RESERVOIR • Unity Reservoir is ice-covered with good access. The road and parking area at Unity State Park is being plowed and well maintained. Fish are running 10 to 19 inches but the catch rate is low. JaysonJacoby/yyescom News Sennce

GRANDE RONDE RIVER • The Grande Ronde River is no longer locked in ice and flows are at a desirable range for catching steelhead. Water temperatures are still cold so look for fish in slow tail outs where fish can rest. This year's run of steelhead is one of the best in recent years and catch rates have been good throughout the season. The new closure date for the Grande Ronde River steelhead fishery is April 30.Year-round fishing for hatchery trout started Jan. 1.

HUNTING REPORT UPLAND GAME BIRDS • The season for chukars, Hungarian partridges and California quail ends Jan. 31 in Baker County. • The season for ruffed and blue grouse ends Jan. 31 statewide. WATERFOWL • The duck-hunting season closes Jan. 24 at Ladd Marsh.

Tracks of a lone coyote meander between snowdrifts along the Skyline Road about15 miles south of Baker City.

By Jayson Jacoby VVesCom News Service

Snowshoes can help you get to magical places. But they're not magic. These contraptions make it easier to walk through deep snow, to be sure. Theyjust don't necessarily make iteasy. The laws of physics or fluid dynamics or whichever branch of science itis that deals with the stability of snow, ultimately prevail no matter how clever the snowshoe design. Snow,beingnothing more than an accumulation of fiagile ice crystals, has much in common with a house ofcards. Both can rise to prodigious heights, but neither can bear much ofaload. The idea behind snowshoes is simple, and it's little wonder that humans figured out the basics something like 5,000 years ago. People, with our prodivity for walking on our two narrow feet, are poorlyadapted forgetting around in deep silow. Most of our weight presses on two relatively small patches, so our feet tend to sink into any surface that's less than solid. Snowshoes diminish this disadvantage by distributing our pounds over a larger area. Generally speaking, the larger the snowshoe the greater its"flotation" — meaningits ability to keep your feet from pl~ t hr o ugh the

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Strapping on a pair of snowshoes makes it easier to get to places, and scenes, like this one in the forest near Phillips Reservoir, about 17 miles southwest of Baker City. snow. Snowcats and snowmobiles, with theirwide treads,operate on the same principle. On snow that has consolidated afteran extended dry period, especially one marked by daytime thawing and nighttime freezing, snowshoes can allow you to stay on topofthecrust. Northeastern Oregon is renowned, of course, for its powder snow. And ifyou go snowshoeing after a major storm you should expect to digin from several inches to a foot with each stride. "Snowshoeing can be gmeling sometimes, even with the added

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Reseavch reveals salmon secrets Scientists in Oregon are learning more about how salmon find their way home, and their research could help to improve hatchery programs that have played an important role in the survival of these iconic Northwest fish. The fish detect unique chemical signatures in the water and use the earth's magnetic field for homing to help them find their way, say researchers at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center. They presented their findings at a recent meeting of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.

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surface area," said Michael Hatch, coordinator of the Outdoor Adventure Program at Eastern Oregon University. It's no coincidence that on charts comparing the calorie-burning potential ofvariousexercises,snowshoeing typically lands near the top of the list, rubbing sweaty shoulders with cmss-country sknng, swnnming and running at a brisk pace. Besides its cardiovascular benefits, snowshoeing offers simplicity. Youneed snowshoes and,depending on your existing winter apparel, perhaps nothing else.

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The Grand Ronde Valley is a marvelous place to live and visit for many reasons. One such reason is the changing seasons. When winter throws her blanket down and Jack Frost perfects his artistry, it is time to enjoy snow sports. Winter can seem overwhelming to those who have not been properly introduced. A great, unintimidating day outing is located just southwest of La Grande. Morgan Lake, well-known in the spring and summer for free camping and fun fishing, is the perfect place to check out what winter enjoyment is all about. The fenced city park contains Morgan and Twin Lakes and a large amount of marshy riparian zone. During the summer, the marshy habitat is not conducivetorambling.However, after agood cold snap and a dusting of snow, Morgan Lake City Park is ready for exploration. The approach to the land, bought by the City of La Grande from California Pacific Utilities in 1959 for recreation use by La Grande residents, is an undertaking of its own. Morgan Lake is only two miles from town but at one pointthe accessroad steepens to a 15-percent grade. Junketeers on bicycles should ride something low geared with studdedti res.Thosewho preferto drive best use the same and four-wheel drive. During the winter, the camp host and the anglers have gone home but the towering ponderosa pines, bushy shrubs and pict uresque basaltblockshave stayed behind. The road is generally plowed to the junction for Morgan Lake Road, if not to the lake itself. Approach the lake from the south end. To the west thereisa gateto keep motorized traflic out during the winter but snowshoes, fat bikes, ice skaters and cross-country skiers are welcome. Snowshoes are a great way to discover the snow without the intimidation of wax, huge tires, speed or studs. There have been vast improvements in snowshoes in the recent years making them significantly lighter and easier to use. The new shape and lack of wobble in the bindings have eliminated much of the bow-legged, knee-stressing stride ofthe past. I highly suggest practicing getting in andoutofthe trapsbefore attempting it in the snow. Expandable trekking poles are also desirable when snowshoeing. Like most new outdoor gear, the less something weighs the more it will cost and there might be an additional safety gadget embedded in it. I suggest starting the journey on the west side of the lake. The main road around the lake, highlighted by the gate, is fairly flat and sneaks between Morgan and Twin Lakes. See MorganlPage 2C

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016

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Continued ~om Page1C The road travels around the west side of the Morgan Lake, past the dock, an outhouse and severalpicnictables.Theeastside ofthe lake has aless-developed trailand might bemo re challenging to the novice snow navigator as it is on a side hill and has more brushy foliage poking out of the snow. If the lake is frozen, it is a delightfully smooth traveling surface. Be careful when first testing the ice. Snowshoes will disperse an individual's weight but it is still very possible to fall through. If you are lucky, you might get to see down through the ice and check out the air bubbles that were caught when the lake was freezing. If nothing else, the diamonds hiding in the snow, hoar frost rising out of the ground and sparkling ice crystals on the trees are breathtaking. Navigatingtheedge ofM organ Lake back to the beginning spans almost two miles. For additional distance, the frozen marsh is nice to traverse. As long as no main roads or fences are crossed, the wanderer should remain within the park's 204-acre boundary. I had a great time exploring Morgan Lake and I hope you will too. The things that really made my day special were the frost-laden pine needles, hot tea on the far side of the lake with my daughter and my neck gaiter. The neck gaiter I use for outings like this is manufactured by Bonlrager and is a thin polyester tube. I frequently make an exaggerated hairband out of it to keep my ears warm and yetstilllettheheatescape from the top of my head. At one point, before the sun came out and the wind was picking up, I used it as a very unstylish, but warm, hat. Appropriate attire for any winter outdoor adventure consists of at least three main layers. • First, some wicking material close to your body to wick any sweat you might work up

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away. • Next, there should be at minimum one layer of something thin and fabulous for warmth but hopefully still made of a wicking fabric. • Last follows an outer shell. The outer shell should be at least semi windproof and I always prefer if it contains a hood. Nothing worn on a winter adventure should contain cotton. Instead, use materials made of wool, silk and plastics. Sufficient footwear is also imperative. GoreTex and Thinsulate have revolutionized the outdoor industry and are well worth their cost. So suit up in a few layers, dig out the wool socks, rent, borrow or buy a set of snowshoes and then chase away the winter blues at Morgan Lake.

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You'll have to get used to the oversized footwear, of course, and you'll likely feel a trifle clumsy at first, but snowshoeing is, in effect, walking. "I think snowshoeing is growing in popularity, in largepartbecause there is zero learning curve," said Jim Whitbeck, who owns Blue Mountain Outfitters in La Grande."It helps you get out in the snow without having to worry about your gear." Trekking poles, an increasingly common accessory for summer hikers, can help you maintain your balance, especially in deep snow or when going up or down hills, Hatch said.

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Other rental outlets aboutsnowshoeing include Mountain Works Continued from Page1C is it doesn't require "One of the nice things Bicycles in La Grande and abut snowshoeing is it doesn't technical skills. It's a really the Geiser Grand Hotel in require technical skills," Baker City. accessible sport." Hatch said."It's a really ac— Michael Hatch, director, Where to go cessible sport." If it's public land covered by snow — neither commodity being in short supply in Shoes Northeastern Oregon — it's The traditional snowshoe, probably open to snowshoefavored by trappers and ing. fiction writers such as Jack The region's thousands of London, consists of a woodmiles of snowbound Forest en frame with an interlaced Service roads and hiking trails make fine snowshoe web of rawhide straps. These days you'll more routes, but you don't need likely see these snowshoes to limit your travels to such defined corridors. decorating somebody's fireIt'soften easierto travel place mantle than tramping through fresh powder. off-road or off-trail during Most modern snowshoes the winter because snow coversthefallen logs and other are assembled from manmade materials such as obstacles that impede summer hikers on bare ground. plastic, nylon and alumi"It's just like hiking, but in num. These shoes generally areli ghter,and atleastas the winter you choose your durable, as old-fashioned own adventure rather than being confined to a trail," styles. Clothing Pretty much any winter Whitbeck said. Popular snowshoeing desLayering is the key conboot that's warm and watertinations include the Mount cept, as with other winter proofissuited forsnowshoeEmily Recreation Area, outdoor pursuits, Hatch said. ing, Whitbeck said. But layering is especially Anthony Lakes, Meacham, Some snowshoers wear vital in snowshoeing because gaiters — nylon garments Tollgate, Catherine Creek you're going to produce a lot that wrap around the lower and Wallowa Lake, Hatch ofheat. leg — to keep snow from sald. Which is to say, you'll EOU also leads occasional getting into their boots, he sweat. said. A specialtype ofgaiter snowshoe trips through its Which, generally speaking, — which is useful for snowOutdoor Adventure Proyou don't want to do when it's shoeing but not for other gram. The next, scheduled 15 degrees outside. sports — extends all the way forFeb.6,is atrip to H offer 'The big thing I stress is around the toe of the boot. Lakes near Anthony Lake. More information is availnot wearing cotton — go with Snowshoe prices range from roughly $75 to $300 or able by calling Hatch at polypropylene or wool as a more. 541-962-3621or by email at base layer," Hatch said. "All the major brands are Cotton soaks up sweat outdoor@eou.edu quickly but dries slowly — a pretty solid, but you do get Regardless of where you potentially deadly combinawhat you pay for," Whitbeck go, though, snowshoers, in tion that can lead to hypocommon with all who travel sald. thermia. You can rent snowshoes the backcountry during By wearing multiple layers for $17 per day at the winter, need to recognize the Anthony Lakes Ski Area's you can adjust to changes in potential threat ofavalanchtemperatures both internal Nordic Center — www. es, Hatch said. — you11 be warmer when anthonylakes.com — or for He said snowshoers going uphill or in fresh snow, $6 per day from Eastern sometimes follow summer Oregon University's Outdoor hiking trails along streams cooler if you're on a welltrodden path — and external, Adventure Program — www. with steep, avalanche-prone since the weather can fluctu- eou.edu/outdoor/equipmentslopes above. aYou need to be thinking ate wildly in the span of a few rental-2/ hours. To gain access to EOU's not just about where you are Hatch recommends, in rental equipment, which but aboutthe slopes that are includes cross-country skis, additiontoa non-cotton base above you," Hatch said. Avalanches can travel layer, garments such as fleece backpacks and a variety of equipment for both winter long distances and can be softshells and an outer layer that's both waterproof and and summer sports, you just as deadly when they windproof reach relatively flat ground have to join the Outdoor Whitbeck said a heavy, Adventure Program, which as they are on a steeper w ell-i nsulated coatmade for requires a $25 annual fee slope. downhill skiing might be too Detailed information, i$20 for EOU alumni, faculty warm for snowshoeing. and employees). including current conditions Hatch also suggests snowM embers also getdisand avalanche danger foreshoers bring sunscreen and counts for the university's casts, are availablefrom the sunglasses to prevent burns climbing wall. Wallowa Avalanche Center and snowblindness, as well as Hatch said snowshoes are — www.wallowaavalanchethe most-requested rental food and water, just as they center.org/ item from the Outdoor Adwould for a summer hike. You can buy a $6 daily

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This week's winner is La Grande's Cilla Coe, who submitted this photo of a great horned owl seen during the Christmas Bird Count Jan. 2, 2016, in the Grande Ronde Valley. Do you have a photo to submit7 Send your shot, along with your name, city of residence, location of the photo and a description to rbondC lagrandeobserver.com.Photos need to be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for that Friday's edition.

snowshoe trail pass at the Nordic center at Anthony Lakes, but there are both etiquette and safety issues, said Elishah Thomas, the Nordic center manager. She recommends snowshoers check with the Nordic centerstaffabout the best routes for snowshoeing. She suggeststhe trailsto Hoffer Lakes and Black Lake, both

of which are marked with blue diamond signs on trees. Although snowshoers aren'tstrictly forbidden from walkingon the groomed cross-country ski trails, Thomas recommends snowshoers avoid those, since skiers generally move much faster. Snowshoers who either crossa groomed trailor

walk on one for a distance should walk in single file in the narrow space between the"doubletrack"— a setof parallel grooves in the snow for cross-country skiersand theedge ofthetrail. The wider groomed area on the other side of the doubletrack isfor skiers employing the "skate" skiing style.

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HEALTH 8 FITNESS

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To benefit a patient's health, a test must be accurate. It must also reveal some condition or risk that can be prevented or treated. Even the best tests are not 100 percent accurate, and some may not work as well as they claim. The Food and Drug Administration, which is making a case for greateroversight ofsome tests, recently highlighted 20 tests thatcould cause harm. These include ovarian cancer screenings that frequentiy indicated cancer when none was present, and prenatal testsintended to detectbirth defects that sometimes prompted women to terminate pregnancies based on inaccurate results. Others can uncover things that don't pose danger —theprostate tumor growing so slowly that the patient will die of other causesbeforeitbecomes a threat, for example.

Continued ~om Page6C screenings, found that screening every two years makes sense for women between 50 and 75, but that women in their 40s should decide with their doctors whether or not to have a mammogram, recommendations the group recently reiterated. The guidelines are based on evidence that screening women in their 40s avoidsvery few deaths at the cost of many, many falsepositives.H erearethe numbers: Over 10 years, screening 10,000 women in their 40s prevents aboutfour deaths from breast cancer. Every time 10,000 women in their 40s are screened,though, m ore than 1,200 getfalse positiveresults,and some of them will get biopsies. In addition, every 10,000 mammograms result in 10 to13 false negativesmeaning missed cancers — so a negative resultis not an absolute guarantee that no cancer is present. The task force isn't advising against mammograms for women in their 40s. For women of average risk, "the decision to screen should be an individual one, made afterawoman weighs the potential benefit against the possi bleharms,"according to the recommendation.

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Intermittent fasting Fasting is nothing new, with saints, ascetics and regular peoplechoosing periodsofself-denialasa path to enlightenment, spiritually and otherwise. Modern-day advocates say intermittent fasting can help reduce obesity and diabetes, im prove cardiovascular health and extend life. Popularstrategieshave people going food-freefor 24 hoursonceor tw ice a week, skipping breakfast or eating like a"warrior" — fasting daily for 20hours, then eating one large meal, usually in the evening. Experts say, sure, a day of fasting each week could reduce someone's weekly calorie intake, which theoretically could help with weight loss, but overall, they discourage the practice.Its benefits haven't been proven, and it's not a long-term way to lose or maintain weight, says DiPaola. Adds Lisa Cimperman, a registered dietitian at Cleveland's University Hospitals Case Medical Center and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: "From a metabolic standpoint, we know that in periods of starvation, the metabolism slows down." She addsthat peopleareprone to overeat when they break their fast."It justseems tosetup a bad psychological game."

Cleanses Apparently, we can't help ourselves: We still look to celebrities for nutrition advice. Consider the popularity of "cleanse" diets, which, similar to fasting, promise quick weight loss as well as other short- and long-term health benefits. Gwyneth Paltrow's seven-day"Master Cleanse," for example, involves a sharp reduction in food intake, supplanted by smoothiesand occasional servings of "detox" fish or chicken. Expertsare generally skepticalof cleanseprograms, because like fasting diets, they aren't sustainable. They alsomay deprivepeople ofsufficient nutrients as well as fiber for digestion. As for the idea that we need a cleanse program to remove unhealthy toxins from our bodies, Jessica Shipley, a dieti-

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Experts describe "anti-inflammatory" as a loose term that, along with"clean eating" or "plant-based" diets, is simply Probiotics and other supplements another way of getting at a well-established idea: Weight management and Health food stores, pharmacies and improved chances of staving off chronic onlineretailersare stocked with a vast illnesses— heart disease,diabetesand array of often high-priced pills, powders and multivitamins that promise to build cancer — come with diets that stress whole, unprocessed foods, plenty of fresh muscle, help fat loss and boost your fruits and vegetables, little added sugar mood and immune system. Increasingly popular are probiotic and a balance of fish and other lean supplements, which tout their"gut" proteins, carbohydrates and "healthy" health benefits, claiming to help boost unsaturated fats. The idea comes from Andrew Weil, the level ofbacteria in the gastrointestithe Harvard-educated pioneer in nal system that are necessary for good integrative medicine, who says chronic digestion and overall health. inflammation in our bodies causes the But experts say there is no need for majority of chronic illnesses, such as most people to stock up on supplements heartdisease,cancer,diabetes,depres— and contribute to what the National sion and even Alzheimer's. The anti-inInstitutes of Health estimate is a $37 flammatory diet he created incorporates billion a year industry. Supplements are M editerranean dietpractices. only necessary for people who have a Shipley says other diet plans, which vitamin deficiency or a health condition that makes it difficult for them to alsostressportion control,serve this anti-inflammatory purpose, including absorb nutrients. the DASH, or the Dietary Approaches The rest of us? We can get our to Stop Hypertension, which is endorsed nutrients from a healthy, balanced diet, by the federal Department of Health Shipley says. and Human Services. An avocado a day? 'There's no one size fits all that works," she says. Every year it seems there are DiPaola cautions against making headlines heralding the amazing and direct connections between diet and surprising health benefits promised by addingone particularfood toyourdiet. diseaseprevention,because diseases can be caused by a complex interplay Last year, avocados were in the spotof many factors — including genetics, light, following a Journal of the Amerienvironment and stress levels. Still, a can Heart Association study that said healthy diet is part of a healthy lifestyle, daily consumption of the creamy fruit "which can only help stave off or manmay lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and age the effects of inflammatory illness or reducerisk ofheart disease. conditions," she says. Lomangino with Health News Review says single-food stories, like those Low-carb vs. low-fat involving avocados, often originate from Over the past few years, studies have studies financed by related industries. tried to settle the question of which diet While those studies may offer valid information, they may also be limited isbestforweight loss:onethat'slow in carbohydrates or low in fat? Studies in scope, and theirresultscan'tlead seem to be swinging in favor of a lowtobroaderconclusions about reduced health risks. carb approach. There is certainly no harm in making But does it matter? Shipley says all diets involving restricting food in avocadosor any otherfood apartofa various ways can lead to weight loss. balanced diet, Lomangino says. But The question is whether you're comfort- there's no evidence that kale will protect able saying no to bread, rice, pasta or you from cancer or that a daily avocado will prevent a heart attack. potatoes. 'The question is, what's sustainable?" "The idea that there are any magic says Shipley. properties to anyfood,"he says,"is "Do you like your lifestyle diet enough pretty dubious."

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efore you throw up your hands in frustration over Obamacareand decide to go uninsured in 2016, please reconsider. The health insurance enrollment period ends Jan. 31. If you do not enroll by the deadline, you will be locked out of coverage until next January. That leaves you and your family open to a serious illness or injury that could cause you significant financial hardship. It also means you could be subject to a large penalty when it comes time to file your 2016 taxes. My colleagues and I at Valley Insurance have met with literally hundreds of families in Union County since Nov. 1. The vast majority of families are qualifying for 2016 tax credits through HealthCare.

gov, some ashigh at $800 per month, to help make their health insurance premiums affordable. If a family qualifies for $300 per month in advance premium tax credits, forexample,the costoftheir health plan is reduced by that amount. The tax credit goes directly to the insurance company, which then bills the member for the balance. Oregonians got hit hard with huge rate increases for2016.According to the state, claims in the Oregon individual market in 2014 exceeded premiums by $127 million. The 2015 claims may be even higher. That is what initially happens when no one can be denied coverage and those newly insured seek m edical careforconditions they mayhave ignored for years. The 2016 rates reflect the high claims and premium shortfalls from 2014, the first full year of claims experience available since major provisionsoftheAffordableCare Act took effect. The good news is that the taxcreditsare tied tothesecond lowest-cost silver plan in our area. Because that silver plan took about a 25 percent rate jump for 2016, the tax creditsare higher for 2016, often making up the difference in increased premiums. Several families have walked through our doors ready to canceltheircoverage only to be pleasantly surprised that they will be paying about the same monthly premium as in 2015. Tax credits are based on a family's size, age and yearly income. We are seeing"older" families qualifying for larger taxcredits,in partbased on their higher premiums, as SeeStewart / Page 5C

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For your New Year's resolution, maybe you have vowed to gogluten free After all,yourneighborsaid it'shersecretforsheddingpounds and having that healthy, happy glow. Or maybe you need a quick rebootafterallthatholiday eating and drinking. Wouldn't a"cleanse," ofthesorttouted by celebrities,do the trick? Similarly, perhaps you've been reading about how fasting a day a week helps set people on the path to a longer life. But do these strategies and others making headlines really work? Are they actually good for you, and are they worth the attention, time and money that major lifestyle changes usually involve? We checked in with health experts on the top diet trends they regularly encounter through working with clients or poring through studies. And here are their takes:

Gluten-free Some publications proclaim the gluten-free frenzy is passe. But that's not what experts are seeing, and these same publications note that an estimated third of American adults are anxious enough about gluten that they are looking

for ways to reduce or eliminate it from their diets. "Gluten-free foods are still selling strong," says Sonya Angelone, a Marin County, California-based dietitian and spokeswoman with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But she and other experts say there is little evidence that most people need to say no to gluten — a protein humans have been consuming in wheat, barley and rye for thousands of years. Going gluten-fi'ee is only medically necessary for the 1 percent of Americans who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten causes damage to the small intestines and can be life-threatening. Another small number of people have been told by their doctors they have gluten sensitivity, in which case splurging on birthday cake could trigger problems with digestion, immune and even cognitive function, adds

Angelone. KevinLomangino,managing editor of Health News Review, doesn't doubt people'sclaims that they feel better after giving up gluten, which is often associated with foods that are rich in refined carbohydrates. But it's most likely a placeboeffect,he says."It'snot because there is anything bad about gluten. You feel better because you made a change." Mary Ellen DiPaola, an outpatient senior dietitian at University of California San Francisco, says going gluten-fiee can be challenging but there's no harm in it, if it leads people to cut back on highcalorie breads, pastas and snack foods— and as long astheyreplace those energy sources with healthy options like whole grains, legumes and vegetables. The problem comes when people believe that often pricey gluten-free sweets and snacks are more nutritious. "If you're eating rice cakes all SeeDiet / Page 5C

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Self-defense class to be held at Baker YMCA

Don't brush your teeth immediately after meals and drinks, especially if they were acidic. Acidic foods — citrus fruits, sports drinks, tomatoes, soda (both diet and regular) — can soften tooth enamel "like wet sandstone," says Howard R. Gamble, immediate past president of theAcademy of General Dentistry. Brushing your teeth at this stage can speed up acid's effect on your enamel and erode the layer underneath. Gamble suggests waiting 30 to 60 minutes before brushing.

The Baker CountyYMCA has scheduled a seminar on self defense for women. It begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at the fitness center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City. The presenter is Betty Peacock. The class will teach basic moves and the importance of knowing your surroundings. The content is designed for ages16 and older, although ages14 and 15 can attend if accompanied by an adult.

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When shouldwomen get screened for breast cancer? It's a fraught question. Mamm ograms can yield false positives ordetectlesions that pose no health threat, making patients anxious and exposing them to risks of follow-up tests. But not getting screened may risk missing the chance, however small, to catch a dangerous tumor early. Difficult decisions like this will become more common as medical tests and health information become unbound from the doctor's office. Lab tests that used to require a visit to a clinic are increasingly availableand marketed — directly to consumers. Apps promise to track everything from how well you sleep to when you're most likely to get pregnant. The Apple Watch will measure your heart rate. A lot of money is riding on giving people more information about their own bodies and behavior. A new venture backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates aims to create a blood testthat can detectearlystage cancer in people with no symptoms. Theranos, the blood-testing startup that has faced questions over the accuracy of its technology, has

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