Baker City Herald paper 2-11-15

•

4R

•

•

•

•

>

•

• •

•

•

) I ~ J'

-J

Romance,

w x r -

Serving Baker County since 1870 • bakercityheratd.com

February 11, 2015

>N >H>saD>i'>oN: Local • Business @AgLife • Go! magazine

$1

mLlfdBI;

and aliens

QUICIC HITS

Good Day Wish To A Subscriber A special good day to Herald subscriber Gloria Carlile of Baker City.

Nation, 6A WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama asked Congress Wednesday to formally authorize military force against the Islamic State group, arguing the militants could pose a threat to the U.S. homeland if their violent power grab goes unchecked and urging lawmakers to "show the world we are united in our resolve to counter the threat."

The president, who was elected on a promise to end America's wars, is sending Congress a proposed joint resolution to authorize military force against the swift rise of Islamic State extremists.

By Chris Collins ccollins©bakercityherald.com

The Baker City Council agreed Tuesday night to meet in special session next week to continue its discussion ofhow to deal with the commercial sale of marijuana, both formedicinaland recreational use.

The decision came after a discussion Tuesday that lasted about an hour and a half and included differing opinions from the city attorney

HOW DID BAKER CITY RESIDENTS VOTE ON POT MEASURE?

and the police chief and 10 members of the public, who spoke alternately on the benefits and the dangers of marijuana.

Mayor Kim Mosier proposed addressing the issue through a business license requirement. Although legal in Oregon starting July 1, marijuana possession and sales remain illegal under federal law.

SeeCouncillPage GA

Vote totals for Measure 91 last November, from within the Baker City limits only (a "yes" vote means voter wanted to legalize recreational use of marijuana:

Thatcher'sAceHardwareReadiesForMoveToRemodeled Building

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church's traditional pancake supper will be on ShroveTuesday, Feb.17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church, on the west side of First Street between Broadway and Church streets.

The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, applesauce, coffee, tea and milk.

St. Stephen's has celebrated Mardi Gras in this way every year for more than 60 years.

Prices are set to just cover costs: $5 for adults, $1.50 for children, or $12 for a family.

The meal will be served downstairs in the Parish Hall (the entrance with red doors, on the south side of the church).

WEATHER

Today

51I29

• NO: 2,305

(57.5%)

Local vs. federal: Familiar struggle For the Baker City Herald

Baker City Radio Shack store not on closure list

Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at St. Stephen's

(42.5%)

By Pat Caldwell

BRIEFING

The Radio Shack store in Baker City is not among more than 1,700 outlets slated for closure as part of the electronics chain's bankruptcy.

Ken Gross, who owns the Baker City store at 2034 Main St. (in the same building with Home Furnishing Liquidators), said none of Radio Shack's franchise stores — which Gross' store is — are involved in the bankruptcy.

The list of stores to be closed — some of which could be bought by other companiesincludes 16 in Oregon.

• YES: 1,701

S. John Collins/ Baker City Herald

The former Del's Feed and Farm Supply on Resort Street is being remodeled to accommodate a move of Thatcher's Ace Hardware from its current location at 2001 Second St.

By Chris Collins ccollins©bakercityherald.com

When Scott and Diana Thatcher pooledalltheirresources to m ove to Baker City 16V2 years ago they were given little encouragement that their purchase of the Coast to Coast hardware store would succeed.

"People told me 'you won't make it six months — you're buying a dying hardware store,' " Scott Thatcher, 53, recalls."I said Yeah, I am, but that's all I can afford.' " After years of steady expansion and transitioning from a Coast to Coast to an Ace Hardware store, the Thatchers are moving six blocks across town this spring and expanding again.

The family came to Baker City with the desire to leave the rain in Western Oregon and to join Scott's folks, Don and Loretta Thatcher, who moved to Halfway to ranch in

1980.

The elder Thatchers have since

See Local-FedIPage8A

WWNF chief: We

rrirseÃa=

want to S. John Collins/ Baker City Herald

Remodeling is ongoing at the former Del's store on Resort Street. moved to Baker City and even spent a few years working in the hardware storebefore retiring.

When Scott and Diana decided to make the move, their children, Danielle, who's 26, was just 10, and 23-year-old Zach was 6.

Scott left his job as a diesel mechanicand Diana traded a retailjob in jewelry for one selling hardware, sporting goods and lawn and garden implements.

See ThatchersI Page 2A

o iceseiie -noun o met

By Jayson Jacoby llacoby©bakercityherald.com

Baker City Police arrested a local man Tuesday night on drug charges, and officers found about a halfpound of methamphetamine in the man's home.

Police arrested Jose Daniel Padilla-Albrido, 38, of 3025 D St., about 7:15

Baker County Commission Chairman Bill Harvey fired the first salvo in the latestround ofa struggle overlocalversus federal control of public land when he and fellow Commissioners Mark Bennett and Tim L. Kerns declined to sign a memorandum ofunderstanding (MOU) with the Forest Service last week.

Framed against the uniquely American aflmity to debate the proper role of government, the Ha r vey commissioners' decision, which Harvey proposed, revolves around the legallymandated process of "coordination" between countiesand fedrealagencies.

Harvey's goalistoboostlocal influence regarding land use and natural resources decisions in Baker County.

p.m. Tuesday at his home.

Police Chief Wyn Lohner said Tuesday's arrest of Padilla-Albrido is a significant achievement in the department's ongoing, months-long effort to curb meth dealing in Baker City.

Lohner said PadillaAlbrido's name "has come

up numerous times over the past several months as part of this investigation."

Lohner also described Tuesday's arrest as "a step up theladder"ofthe local meth-distribution system, noting that in most of the recentarrestspolice seized at most a few grams of meth. A half-pound equals

about 226 grams.

Lohner said the estimated street value of the meth

that police found is $8,000.

Padilla-Albrido is charged with conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance and with parole violation.

hear from counties

By Jayson Jacoby llacoby©bakercityherald.com

Tom Montoya, supervisor of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, understands that federal law requires his agency to try to tailor its forest management plans to conform with county plans.

And Montoyasaidthat process, known Mo n toya as coordination, in his view works better when county officials are directly involved in writing thefederalplans.

SeeMeth IPage 6A

SeeMontoya IPage8A

Partly sunny

Thursday

T ODAY

56/28

Issue 117, 28 pages

Business....................1B Comics.......................3B Dear Abby.... ...........10B News of Record... .....2A Senior Menus ...........2A Calendar....................2A C o m m u nity News ....3A Hor o scope........BB & 7B O b i t uaries..................2A Sp o r ts ........................5A Classified............. 4B-SB C r o ssword........6B & 7B L e t t ers........................ 4A O p i n ion......................4A We a t her ................... 10B

Mostly sunny 8

•000

•000

51153 00102

•000

o

2A — BAKER CITY HERALD

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

THATCHERS

BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEB. 13 • The Sugar Bean Sisters:7 p.m., Iron Gate Theater inside Basche-Sage Place, 2101 Main St.; the play continuesSaturday at7 p.m .and Sunday at3 p.m .

SATURDAY, FEB. 14 • Valentine's Day Dinner Fundraiser:6 p.m., at the Baker Valley Seventh-day Adventist School, 42171 Chico Road; proceeds will be used to help pay for an educational trip to Washington, D.C. • The Baker County Historical Society Oregon Statehood Day Celebration:7 p.m. at Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St. TUESDAY, FEB. 17 • Baker School Board:Meeting rescheduled for Feb. 24.

• Baker Web Academy & Early College:5 p.m., North Baker Campus, 2725Seventh St. • Baker Rural Fire Protection District Board:7 p.m. at the Pocahontas Fire Station.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18 • Baker County Commission:9 a.m., Courthouse, 1995 Third St. THURSDAY, FEB. 19 • NeverMiss A Chance to Dance: PowderRiverDance Club, 6:30 to 8 p.m.,Vets Club, 2005Valley Ave.

TURNING BACK THE PAGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Feb. 11, 1965 SALEM (UPI) — The State Highway Department refused to take a stand Wednesday on whether metal-studded tires should be allowed in Oregon.

The recently developed tires were said to greatly increase the safety of driving on ice-covered winter roads.

25 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald Feb. 12, 1990 A power outage in the Anthony Lakes area Saturday hampered, but did not defeat skiers. That included about 120 visiting Rotary Club exchange students.

Power to about 22 customers in the area, including unoccupied summer homes, was off from about 9:30 p.m.

Friday to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, according to Morry Cavanagh of Oregon Trail Electric Consumers' Cooperative.

10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald Feb. 11, 2005 The Channel7 saga mightend soon.

And "Saturday Night Live" might forever remain, at least in Baker City and La Grande, "Saturday Middle-ofthe-Evening Live."

The solution seems clear to the fuzzy picture that has plagued KTVB Channel 7, the NBC affiliate in Boise, and prompted Charter Communications to announce last month that it would cut the station from its cable TV packages in Baker City and La Grande.

ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald Feb. 12, 2014 Two backcountry skiers, one a client from the Seattle areaand one aguide from aJoseph company, were killed about noon Tuesday in an avalanche near Little Eagle Meadows, in the southernWallowa Mountains near Cornucopia.

Two other skiers, also from the Seattle area, suffered broken legs in the slide.

Officials haven't released any names pending notification of relatives.

The area is about10 miles northwest of Halfway, on a steep slope at an elevation of about 7700 feet, Baker County Undersheriff WarrenThompson said this morning.

OREGON LOTTERY MEGABUCKS, Feb. 9

1— 9 — 35—40 —41 —48 Next jackpot: $10 million

LUGKY LINEs, Feb. 10 4-7-11-15-18-22-28-32 Next jackpot: $20,000

to do more of in the future, just themselves and three employees — Karen Logan, Scott says.

Danielle has a successful Kay Markgraf and Gerard Continued ~om Page1A Eugene hairdressing busiBlair, the Coast to Coast As their children grew, so did their business, and the store's former manager. ness. Her husband, Seager Pence, who was between Logan and Markgraf are couple added a second store work assignments on his still among their stafFof 40 at La Grande in 2010.

After remodeling their regularjob,returned tohis to 50 people, depending on hometown this month to help the season, split between the 12,000-square-foot Baker Baker City and La Grande City store at 2001 Second St. hisin-laws prepare for their three times, they decided this move to a new location. stores today.

Diana and Zach, in the Erving Logan manages the was the year to make a move, meantime, traveled to HonBaker City store and Craig Scott said last week while working on the new building. duras with a team organized Binder is the La Grande The Thatchers had looked by Dr. Jon Schott to provide manager. medical aid to people in need.

Paul Gillette splits his time at the building at 2200 Resort St. before Del's Feed and Zach returned last week with between Baker City and La Farm Supply opened there Grande asthesporting goods the core group of about 30 in 2008, but the timing didn't after a 10-day stay. manager. seem right.

During the trip, Diana, The new Baker City store When the building became 50, focused her attention on will offer a larger parking lot available again, they took residents of an orphanage — up from20 spaces tom ore another look, Scott said. for people with disabilities. than 50 — plus additional Completion of the Resort reetparking.

She stayed an additional two ofF-st And almost every departStreet project, which put a weeks to serve in the orphanfreshface on the streetscape, age where the people have ment in the store will be expanded. Double doors will alsogave the storesite a new come to know and love her, be added to the north end, appeal.

Scott said.

"My wife planned this The Thatchers bought the leading to a lawn and garden Honduras trip a long time department.

Itwillfeature a 16,000-square-foot building he said."Itold her'go on Resort Street from Rustin ago," greenhouse along with statuSmith for $430,000. They aries and fountains. That's do it.

Blessyourpeopleover will spend another $250,000 there.'"

Diana's area of interest and to remodel it in the image The Thatchers' enthusiasm she divides her time between of their La Grande store on for their work and Diana's the two stores.

Island Avenue.

The paint section will be dedicationtotheorphanage After being away for a were featured in afall2014 expanded to make the deAce Hardware publication. few years, their son, Zach, partment"more shoppable" returned to Baker City two Diana was featured on the forcustomers,Scottsaid.

The sporting goods departyears ago to try his hand at cover. working at the store and to The Thatchers opened ment also will be larger and Stihl power equipment will decide if that's what he'd like their Baker City store with

be added to the inventory.

As the store expands, the Thatchers hope to be able to hire more employees as well.

Construction at the site is providing jobseven before the new store opens, Scott said, pointing to the construction workers and electricians preparing the building.

'That's what's fun," Scott said.'We're able to help the community with more products and the bigger we get, thebetterpricing we get. ''With two stores, our buying power goes up and we have passed that along to our customers and we're able to provide more jobs."

He attributes the success of the business to top-notch employees, attention to detail and plain old hard work.

'The really big key is if you treat people how you want to be treated," he said.'There arenot a lotofbusinesses out there anymore that keep the customer first."

As the new building nears readiness later this spring, the Thatchers' tentative plan is to move the storeovernight without any disruption to business.

The Second Street store will close its doors as usual around the end of March on its last night and the Resort Street store will open for business that next day.

OB1TUARIES 'Bruce'Christman

so he could attend college at Pendleton and later at La Grande where he earned Marion"Bruce" Christman, 71, of a Bachelor of Science degree from EastBaker City, died Feb. 1, 2015. ern Oregon State College inow Eastern There will be a Celebra- Oregon University) in 1998. That was tionofLife service at 1 one ofhis proudest accomplishments. p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at He was a lover of the outdoors and the North Powder Fire spent a great deal of time hunting, Department. Pastor Jesse fishing and picking mushrooms and Whitford of the Baker huckleberries, all the time sharing his Bruce Cit y Christian Church love and knowledge of the outdoors Chnstman will officiate. Interment with his wife and children and later his will be at the North Powgrandchildren. der Cemetery. Friends are invited to join He was preceded in death by his parthe family afterward for a reception at ents; a brother, Cedric Christman; and a the North Powder Elementary School. sister, Janice Christman Metz.

Bruce was born on Aug. 5, 1943, at Survivors include his wife, Laura; La Grande to Calvin and Helen Coffee sister, Carol Wisdom, and her husband, Christman. He attended school at North Duane, of Nampa Idaho, sister, Marylin Esquibel, and her husband, Felix, Powder.

In 1961, he enlisted in the U.S. Maof Nampa Idaho; sister in-law, Betty rine Corps. He served for six years until Christman of Lexington; daughters, Kelly Kenworthy, and her husband, he was injured in the line of duty. He saw action in Vietnam and the DominiRobert, of Baker City, and Tina Ingerson and her husband, Kevin, of La Grande; can Republic.

After his military service, he went on sons, Cedric and Charles Christman, to work in the logging and construction both of Baker City; and five grandsons, industries in northern California and three granddaughters and many nieces, later in Eastern Oregon. He worked as a nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made surveyor, heavy equipment operator and timber faller. to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation After earning a degree, he worked for or the Southern Poverty Law Center the Oregon Employment Department. iBruce's favorite charities) through Then he contracted for The iLa Grande) Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.

Observer before hishealth forced his retirement in 2006.

Bruce married Laura Lynn Morris Donald Pringle on June 19, 1976, at Dayville. They Baker City, 1932-201 5 combined their families and had two Donald Lee Pringle, 82, of Baker City, more sons. died Jan. 9, 2015, after a battle with Bruce, Laura and their children lived cancer. multiple places in Eastern Oregon, beA memorial service to honor Don's life fore settling in the Baker Valley in 1991, took place Jan. 14 at Willamette National Baker City, 1943-2015

Cemetery.

Don was born on Dec. 27, 1932, at Longview, Washington. He was the son of Victor and Dorothy Pringle of Kelso, Washington.

Don served in the Korean War on the front lines with the Army infantry as a sergeant for three years.

Don worked for many years in the logging industry, but he made a career in construction, building many roads and bridges in the Pacific Northwest when he wenttowork for Roy Ladd Construction. In the wilderness, Don found his life's passion: fishing, hunting, camping, in addition to his most beloved passion, woodworking.

Don was an active member of the Baker County SherifFs Posse and was voted Posseman of the Year. Don was an active member of the Elkhorn Muzzle Loaders forthepastfew years,a 50-year member of the International Labors Union, VFW member, and a volunteer at the local food bank. He will be remembered for his humanitarian work and for the significant contributions he made to all of the hundreds of families around the world that he helped throughout his life.

Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly Pringle; his daughters: Darlene Johnson of Vancouver, Washington, and son-in-law, Mike Johnson, Char BuxtonofSherwood, and Linda Sterr; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his grandson, Phillip Pringle.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City,

OR 97814.

plcK 4, Feb. 10 • 1 p.m.: 9 — 0 — 8 — 0 • 4 p.m.: 0 — 7 — 5 — 3 • 7 p.m.: 4 — 7 — 1 — 9 • 10 p.m.: 7 — 4 — 1 — 7

NEWS OF RECORD WIN FOR LIFE, Feb. 9 9 — 15 — 69 — 77

SENIOR MENUS • THURSDAY:Meatloaf, potatoes and gravy, baby carrots, pea-and-onion salad, bread, bread pudding.

• FRIDAY:Barbecued ribs, au gratin potatoes, tomato green beans, broccoli-bacon salad, roll.

Public luncheon at the SeniorCenter,2810 Cedar St., 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.; $3.50 donation (60 and older), $5.75 for those under 60.

CONTACT THE HERALD 1915 First St. Open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Telephone: 541-523-3673 Fax: 541-523-6426 Kari Borgen, publisher kborgen@bakercityherald.com Jayson Jacoby, editor jjacoby@bakercityherald.com Advertising email ads@bakercityherald.com

Classified email classified@bakercityherald.com Circulation email circ@bakercityherald.com

Copynght © 2015

®uket Cffg%eralb ISSN-8756-6419 Serving Baker County since 1870 PublishedMondays,Wednesdays and FndaysexceptChnstmas Day bythe Baker Pubhshing Co., a partof Western Communications Inc., at 1915 First St.

(PO. Box 807), Baker City, OR 97814.

Subscnption rates per month are: by carner $775; by rural route $8.75; by mail $12.50. Stopped account balances less than $1 willbe refunded on request.

Postmaster: Send address changes to the Baker City Herald, PO. Box807, Baker City, OR 97814.

Rriodicals Rostage Paid at Baker City, Oregon 97814

FUNERAL PENDING Long: Funeral, 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at ColesTribute Center, 1950 Place St. Pastor Dave Deputy of the Calvary

Baptist Church will officiate.

Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice through Coles

Tribute Center, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.

BIRTHS Fry: Sarah and Brandon,of Baker City, 6:08 p.m., Feb. 6,

N OW S C H E D U L ING AP P O IN T M E N T S FO R E N E R G Y ASSISTANCE Community Connection has funds available for utility payment assistance in Union, Wallovva, Baker and Grant counties. Please contact your local office of Community Connection for more information or to schedule o u r a oi n t m e nt.

Funds are limited.

Union

Baker

Wallowa

Grant

1504 Albany La Grande, OR 541-963-3186

2810 Cedar St B aker Cit, OR 541-523-6591

702 NW First St Enter rise, OR 541-426-3840

142 NE Dayton J ohn Da , O R 541-575-2949

,Vallemthtea Day Dinnex' Svrccthemjts BL11 & i~

~l ~

~ ~

Huntsman: Christina and Chad of La Grande,e:23 am., Feb. 2, 2015, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City; a boy, Grayson Lee Huntsman,7 pounds; grandparents are David and Elizabeth Huntsman and John and Angela Hanley.

Please Help UsHelp Others YOU canmakea difference!

Dona ons eededNow ceivin ankets Baby 'ene Products - Diap rs LPull-ups - a n ryDetergen ty hairs Servi r i d ed - Tests 8 ferrals - Parenti g Classes

I'9' ) 0 15 ,

5~ QIImn er g.26 ape.

-CounS Ing E

@H~ K e k ~

2015, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City; a boy, Jesco DeWayne Fry,7 pounds, 3 ounces; grandparents are Don and Laura Wynn.

ow

8- Ixpm Mhiahm ae4'tMr'jpiestswahmee

- Bible tudy -Deliy ryofS Pi Open Wed .Thurs, II F I 9 am - 5 pm ( osedforl ch)

Rachel Pregnancy Center 2192 Court• 541-523-5357

• 0

•

• 0

•

• 0

•

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

BAKER CITY HERALD — 3A

COM M U N ITY

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA REGIONAL SICILLS COMPETITION

LOCAL BRIEFING

BH studentsquali for FBULstate Baker High School students competed in the FBLA Regional Skills Competition Feb. 5 at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande.

Students competed with more than 400 students from 14 high schools throughout the region for a chance to advanceto the state contest.

The top 10 finishers from each event qualified to competeatthe state conference in Portland April 9-11.

From there they will work to qualify for the national competition in Chicago this summer.

BHS students who qualified for state in the various competiti ons are: • Computer Applications: Dawson Vanderwiele, fourth • Business Math: Mason Tomac, first.

• Business Communication: Koby Hansen, fifth;

Meagan Burk, eighth • Introduction to Parlimentary Procedure: Ashlie Chastain, fifth.

• Computer Problem Solving: Jesse Johnson, second; Ezra Taylor, fourth; Bailey Hill, fifth; Trevor Ball, eighth • Personal Finance: Mason Tomac, fifth; Will Goodwin, seventh.

• Business Calculations: Will Goodwin, eighth • Public Speaking II: Hol-

Hertel, Ashley Knoll, Lindsay Livingston, sixth; Vicky Ortiz, Meagan Tool, seventh; Josephine Bryan and Caroline fifth Dudley, eighth • Intro to Information • Marketing: T.J. Busciglio Technology: Jesse Johnson and Delaney Stone, seventh; Michelle Freese and Emsecond • Desktop Publishing: Kas- ily Tatlock, eighth; Draven sidy Hertel, second; Bekka Pearce and Dominic Yervasi, Hughes and Dawson Vander- 10th. wiele, sixth; Paige Pearce and • Hospitality ManageDesiree Davis, ninth ment: Emma Deputy and • Impromptu Speaking: Amy Wong, ninth. lis Robb, fifth Meagan Burk 10th Adviser Toni Zikmund • Business Law: Koby • Job Interview: Lindsay spoke highly of the students Hansen, second; Kailyn Livingston second and their conduct at the • Sports & EntertainMcQuisten, third event.

• Introduction to Business ment Management: Nathan "Such a fun group! I was a Communication: Josie Bryan, Illingsworth, Draven Pearce, little nervous about taking 49 and Dominic Yervasi, ninth; seventh students this year by myself, • Agribusiness: Faith Trevor Ball, Ezra Taylor, 10th but they were so professional • Word Processing: Kaylie and supportive Ashby, third; Rory Scilacci, ofeach other," fourth; Meagan Tool, seventh Pointer, ninth Zikmund wrote in a Face• Management Decision • Entrepreneurship: book message."I'm looking Making: Rory Scillaci and Ashlie Chastain & Kailyn forward to seeing how they Kylie Skidgel second McQuisten, fourth; Kassidy do at the state level in April."

MONTOYA Continued from Page1A 'The counties can provide expertise and play a big role, especially in writing the socialand economic effectsportion iof a forest plan)," Montoya said.

"County officials know what's important to their counties."

Inviting Baker County to play that role, along with the several other counties that include portions of the Blue Mountains national forests — WallowaWhitman, Umatilla and Malheur — is the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding iMOUl the Forest Service asked county commissioners to sign recently.

Baker County commissioners declined to sign the MOU, which would make the county a"cooperating agency" as the Forest Service writes new management plans for the three national forests.

Baker County Commission Chairman

IIIIrieyiirpgII'$ aeer Wi n S t

W~L

LOCAL-FED

Bill Harvey said he wants to focus on coordination both because a county ordinance requires that he do so, but also becausehe believes accepting cooperating agency status puts Baker County in a subordinateroleto the ForestService.

To an extent that's true, Montoya sald.

"The decision is truly a Forest Service decision in the end," he said."I think in the end that is the rub — icountiesl want a larger role."

But Montoya disputes the notion thatcounties'goalsfornationalforests within their boundaries are unimportant, or ignored.

"I understand that the counties feel the information they provide is not considered, but I would say it is considered," Montoya said."If we don't have that information it makes our job harder."

Despite the Baker County commissioners' rejection of the MOU, Montoya said the Forest Service, as required by law, will try to coordinate its manage-

PDRTLAND — A o th-lo gbl d t a te test of a dozen IPA beers at Hawthorne Hop-

ho u seinPortlandresultedinBaker City's BarleyBrown's being named the winner.

Barley Brown's Pallet Jack was the favorite

law the governs the Forest Serivce, and to some extent Continued from Page1A the 1973 Endangered Species "It icoordinationl puts us Act. on equal footing with governYet there remains a difment agencies," Harvey said. ference of opinion — and Coordination is a term interpretation — among established in federal statsome elec ted leadersin Eastutes that stipulates landern Oregon regarding what managing agencies such as coordination means and what the Forest Service and BLM it can be used for. must strive to find a common Harvey considers coordinaground with local governtion an equalizer, a way for a ments regarding land use local government — such as a planning and procedures. county — to nullify federallyUnder coordinati on,federal sanctioned land use plans. agencies and local governConversely, Harvey, along ments are to negotiate to with Bennett and Kerns, ensure, as much as is practirejectedtheForestService's caland legalbased on federal MOU that would make law,that federalagency deci- Baker County a"cooperatsions are consistent with local ing agency" in the Forest plans.

Service' seffortto writenew In Baker County's case the long-term management plans key document is the county's for the Wallowa-Whitman, Natural Resources Plan from Malheur and Umatilla na2010. tional forests.

Cooperating agency status Coordination is is distinct from coordination. mandatory Harvey said coordination Coordination isn't optional is aneffectivemethod to even forfederalagencies. the playing field.

"I think it is the only key For example, the 1976 Federal Land Policy and Manwe have," he said."It icoordiagement Act — better known nation) puts us on equal footas FLPMA, under which the ing with other government BLM operates — declares un- agencies." der Title 43, U.S. Code 1712, Harvey said that coordinathat"... The secretary iof the tion means federal officials Interior) shall to the extent must reach a settlement consistent with the laws with the county in a dispute governing the administration regarding conflicts between of the public lands, coordifederalproposalsand county nate the land use inventory, plans, not the other way planning, and management around.

"They have to come to an activi tiesoforfor such lands with the land use planning agreement with our plan," he and management programs sald. ofotherFederaldepartments Harvey also said that his and agencies and of the hands, in a sense, are tied statesand localgovernments since Baker County already within which the lands are has a coordination mandate located..." on its books.

"I don't have an option, Coordination between federal, state and local ofeither. I shall coordinate. We ficials is also a hallmark of iBaker County) have a law the National Forest Manage- that says I will coordinate," ment Act iNFMAl, the 1976 Harvey said."I am to uphold

• 0

•

• Networking Concepts: Bailey Hill fourth • Insurance & Risk Management: Caroline Dudley

ment plan for the Wallowa-Whitman with the county's 2010 Natural Resources Plan.

Under a previous MOU with Baker County, which former Commission Chairman Fred Warner Jr. signed along with Commissioners Tim L. Kerns and Carl Stiff, the Forest Service used information provided by the county to write one ofseveralalternativestrategiesfor managing the Wallowa-Whitman.

That alternative — designated"D" in the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed new forest plans — calls fora nearly fi ve-fold increase in annual logging on the three national forestscompared with thepastdecade or so.

However, alternative D was not listed as theForestService'spreferred alternative in the draft.

The agency preferred alternative D, which proposes a more modest boost in logging— about threefold compared with the past decade.

IPA in the test that involved more than 800 voters, according to a story in The Oregonian.

IPA is India pale ale, a variety ofbeer that is brewed with a generous amount ofhops, the flower that gives beer much of its flavor.

Baker High School honor roll students Baker High School has announced its first-semester honor roll. ~Denotes 4.00 grade-point average.

Freshmen * Isabella Evans, * Mason Tomac, Josie Ash, KaeLee Blaylock, Kaylee Burk, Caitlyn Calaway, Emily Carter.

Ashlie Chastain, Augustena Cook, Lisa Finley, Kaeli Flanagan, Chance Goertzen, Samuel Hamilton, Emily Holm, Carson Lien.

Kaylan Mosser, Vicky Ortiz, Delaney Van Arsdall, Dawson Vanderwiele, Samantha Vogt, Calli Ward, Khiana White, Melody Wiegandy.

Sophomores *Micah Bradford, *Kourtney Lehman, *Jared Miller, * Ryan Schwin, Josephine Bryan, Amrie Christensen, Cheyenne Christensen.

Boston Colton, Zechariah Compos, Logan Dyke,Gracie Huggins, James Mazzagotte, Marcus Plumley, Elizabeth Rea, Erik Ruby, Elizabeth VanGaasbeck, Kirsten White.

3uniors *Makenna Bachman,*Samuel Baxter,*Megan Burk, *Dylan Chaves, *Porter Cline, *Christopher Conant, *Madison Elms. *Adina Fast, *Koby Hansen, *Danielle McCauley, * Morgan Scilacci,*Braden Staebler-Siewell. *Nathaniel Wright, Lena Bowers, Rab Bowers, Stella Bowers, Raelin Davis, Robinita Davis, Melissa Foltz.

Naomi Forsyth, Jayden Freeman, Rachel Freeman, Dusty Gyllenberg, Kassidy Hertel, Jennifer Hoernschemeyer, Wyatt Knadle.

Ashley Knoll, Emilie Kristensen, Lindsay Livingston, Sierra Mastrude, Gracie McCarrell, Hannah Myers.

Hollis Robb, Emily Sandefur, Bryson Smith, Teancum Taylor, Marco Vela, Autumn Weideman, Hannah Wilson, Heather Wright.

Seniors *Kate Averett, *Angelee Calder, *Aria Carpenter, *Rebekah Compos, *Skye Crabill, *Grant Ermovick, *Celina Fuzi, *Elizabeth Hardy, *Matea Huggins, *Michelle Lehman, *Levi Mansuetti, *Taite Mendenhall, *Tatiana O'Neal,*Anna Payton,* Madison Richards,*Kaitlyn Sandefur, *Zachary Tomac, Shannon Allen,Peter Baker, Brooke Bogardus, Michael Brady, Tobin Brown, Brooke Duby, Caroline Dudley, Austin Folkman, Michelle Freese, Taylor Gulick, Skyler Hack, Brian Johnson, Clayton LeaMaster, Brady Nelson, Mairyn Owen, Michael Parsons, Kimberlee Pettit, Stephanie Soliz, Kyle Srack, Elijah Witham.

Trail Tenders volunteer social Feb. 17 Trail Tenders Inc. at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center are sponsoring a volunteer social Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Center, five miles east of Baker City on Highway 86. Trail Tenders invite anyone interested in volunteering at the Center.

There will be a short presentation, living history performance, refreshments and information on different aspectsofwhat isofferedforvolunteers atthe Center.

the law and coordinate with everystateand federal agency."

agrees with Grasty on the District ,agreed thatcoordiissueofcoordination. nation doesn't allow counties "It is my understanding to overrulefederalagencies. ''When it comes down to it, when a federal agency develOpinions vary on ops a land use plan they are it icoordinationl is an imporcoordination's effects required by law to sit down tant consensus-building tool.

Harney County Judge and coordinate. If they ia loThere isn't a veto system," he Steve Grasty isn't convinced cal and federal land use plan) sald. don't match up, the feds must coordination means what M oore said coordination Harveybelieves itdoes. amend the plan or show why and cooperationareim Grastyagrees thatcoorthey can't," Davidson said. portant components to the dination can be a useful tool Davidson said local govern- BLM's overall theory regardfor counties when conferring ments have a large stake, and ing public lands.

"Multiple use is our policy with federal officials about influence, on a federal land land use and natural reuse plan, but not the jurisfor public lands," he said. sources issues on public lands diction to nullify a proposed Moore also said the BLM — but not a trump card. blueprint. remains committed to noting "I'm not an expert on ''We don't have veto power. and taking action regardcoordination," Grasty said.

But we have input. If a local ing concerns from residents ''What I think the law says is plan would violate any feder- regarding public lands.

'The BLM doesa magnifithat the feds have to attempt al legislative acts, that would to coordinate with us. If they be a reason why they couldn't cent job, I think, to listening can't they have to tell us why coordinate. It icoordinationl is to the public. I think our orthey can't. I don't see how the not a silver bullet. It is a tool ganization does go above and county has authority over the we can use," he said. beyond to meet with those feds."

Davidson said Union Coun- folks with concerns," he said.

Grasty said he would ty commissioners are still Cliff Bentz, the Ontario rather push the political waiting to be presented with Republican who represents debate toward viable goals, a draft version of the MOU District 60, which includes rather than spending time ar- that Baker County commisBaker County, in the Oregon guing over which instrument sioners rejected last week.

House of Representatives, counties should use to reach Larry Moore, public affairs saidhe ispleased toseethat their objectives. officer for the BLM's Vale Harvey, just six weeks into "I don't want to debate with each other about what tool to use. I just believe it should be about how can we get together and have a discussion and come to an agreement," he said.

Harvey's perception and effort to push back against what many in Eastern Oregon perceive to be draconian federalmandates regarding land use is not a new phenomenon in American history.

Across the vast American political vista the issue of localversus state and federal control — essentially who gets to decide how to manage public land — often appears hardwired into our collective political DNA. J E W E L E R S Still, Union County Com1913 Main Street B a Ler City mission Chairman Mark 524-1999 ' Monhay — Saturhay 9:30 — 5:30 © Davidson said he generally

your Valentine's gift

J.TABOR

• 0

•

his term, is moving ahead with an aggressive political agenda.

Yet Bentz said while he supportsthe conceptofcoordination he isn't sure what, exactly, the final result would be if a federalagency and a county failed to negotiate a solution on an issue.

"Harvey is to be commended for trying this. It may be there will be some positive outcomes. But we won't know for a while," Bentz said.

Bentz said a likely result from a political glitch would be legal wrangles in court.

And that outcome, he said, will be expensive.

"I don't think any county in Oregon has the money to take on the federal government continuously. Maybe once or twice," he said.'The federal government has the ability to outspend us."

LES SC~ We

Studded 403

Traction Radials

155x12

Starting as low as

~64I

•

•

• 0

•

4A

aA~ERoiv — /

j

-

j

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 Baker City, Oregon

/

Serving Baker County since 1870

Write a letter news@bakercityherald.com

EDITORIAL

ThePoadto Iowa„,

Bill Harvey, the new chairman of the Baker County Board of Commissioners, speaks with passion about protecting Baker County from the onerous and sometimes just plain silly decisions federal agencies make regarding the 1 million acres of the county that are public land.

(That's about half the county's area, by the way.)

We agree with Harvey about the importance of this topic, and we like his enthusiasm.

Ultimately, though, we want Harvey and fellow commissioners Mark Bennett and Tim L. Kerns to employ the strategy that gives the county the loudest possible voice, as it were, in exerting its inHuence over how federal agencies manage that massive chunk of ground that's so vital to our economy and our way oflife.

To that end, we don't believe it was in the county's best interest to refuse to be a"cooperating agency" as the Forest Service writes new management plans for the three national forests in the Blue Mountains: the Wallowa-Whitman, Umatilla and Malheur.

Commissioners approved a letter last week reject-

ing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Forest Service.

Harvey said a county policy instead requires that he insist that the Forest Service comply with the "coordination" process as outlined in federal law.

Harvey is right — Baker County absolutely should demand that the Forest Service and other federal agencies, including the BLM, coordinate with the county when making decisions about public land.

But coordination and cooperating agency status are not mutually exclusive. The commissioners don't have to choose only one process.

The Public Lands Council, an organization formed in 1968 that advocates for cattle and sheep ranchers who graze their livestock on public lands in the West, puts it this way: "... coordination and cooperating agency status are diferent tools that provide distinct, though oken complementary benefits. They are most eA'ectively used, if possible, together."

The advantage of coordination is that it requires federal agencies, on an ongoing basis not limited to a specific project, to try to manage public land in a manner consistent with the coordinating county's goals. In Baker County those goals are outlined in detail in the county's 2010 Natural Resources Plan.

This doesn't mean the county can force an agency to violate federal law — to allow logging in habitat for an endangered species, for instance.

But coordination does elevate the county's status above that of, say, a resident who comments about a Forest Service decision.

So does cooperating agency status.

It allows the county to designate a representative to serve on the Forest Service or BLM team that writes environmental impact statements for a specific project, whether that be a general document such as the forest plan, or a site-specific plan such as a timber sale.

Moreover, federal agencies are required to give cooperating agency counties access to federal studies and other information before those documents are releasedto the public.

Obviously it's better for Baker County to know what Forest Service or BLM employees are discussing, in regard to managing public lands, as far in advance of the final decision as possible. And so much the better if a county representative is involved in those discussions.

Federal agencies have legal jurisdiction over the public lands in Baker County, but those agencies are not wholly autonomous.

The county has a legal right to participate in, and to inHuence, federaldecisions.

We believe county oKcials should take every opportunity, under every applicable law, to find out what federal agencies are considering, and to tell those agencies what's most important to county residents.

• 0

•

'I' •

Your views Abortion rates are lowest since Roe v. Wade

of Jan. 23: "In 1898, Portland gushed over Baker City, Sumpter."

I always read Mr. Sundin's letters to It not only revealed some incredible the editor. He makes me laugh and then history iwho knew about the"Panic of 1893" — or that Baker City was at one I get sad. If only life were like his latest letter predicted it would be, life would be time larger than Pendleton? — certainly not me! l but also showed how the news, wonderful. Unfortunately, it is not.

Since Mr Sundin does not quote his even in 1898, can mislead.

Thank you, Jayson, for the research sources for his statistics I will quote mine: https://guttmacher.org/media/ and dissection of the local history, I nr/2014/02/03/index.html. The Guttmapplaud your unbiased look at the acher is an organization which deals newspaper industry. with statistics. In 2011 the abortion I also want to thank Kim Lethlean and Leo Poe for sharing their April 28, ratewas the lowest it'sbeen since 1973 when Roe v. Wade legalized abortions.

1898, copy of The Evening Telegram Abortions are being performed at an with you. Without that sharing I would earlier age, eight weeks, thus risk to have been denied a local history lesson, the mother's life is much less and an an incredibly entertaining story and eight-week collection of cells cannot outstanding journalism. survive outside the mother's body. Thus, Mike Meyer they are not children quite yet. Not all Baker City mothers love their children, Mr. Sundin.

Some beat them, try to cook them in ov- Tell your county leaders: ens or as was done recently in Portland, Coordinate, not cooperate throw them into rivers to drown. Not all First of all I would like to thank the mothers should have children and most County Commissioners from Baker importantly, men have no right in telling and Wallowa counties for sticking up foritscitizensand rejecting the Forest a woman what she can or can't do with her ownbody.Would you like Congress Service's attempt at getting them to sign to make a law that atter the age of 25 all a Cooperation Agreement trading their men get castrated? Think about it. rightsjustfor a seatatthetable.

I hope the rest of the counties that are Iva M. Mace Baker City involved in the Blue Mountain Revision will take a hard look at what the two Even an old paper can shed abovecountieshave done to protectthe fresh light on Baker rights of the county. Ask your Commissioners to give the Baker and Wallowa Being an extremely curious newbie to this fresh world called Baker City I County Commissioners a call and find wanted to let Jayson Jacoby know how out why they made the stand that they much I appreciated his article/editorial did.

W ednesdaywas a meeting dayfor most County Commissioners and I am sure that some of them made a decision one way or another. People out there concerned about losing their roads need to call or email their respective County Commissioners and ask about just where they intend to take the county.

If it is anything but"Coordination" get readyfora big lossofroads in your county.

It is crunch time we either stand our ground or lose a major portion of your roadsand trailsaccess.Beproactive and go to the Commissioner's meetings, make an appointment with them, email or text them. The Tribes said it all, no Cooperation for them, it is government to government using coordination, why not us, don't we deserve the same as the Tribes?

Chuck Chase Baker City

Writer gives Baker well-deserved accolades Thank you for Betty Duncan's letterofFeb.4.She giveswell-deserved accolades to Baker City. As a lifelong Bakerresident,Iagreecompletely,asI love this town and its people, same as Betty does.

I will share a quote written to me recently f'rom a former Baker resident: "Baker City is such a wonderful slice of classic small town Americana that any holiday there seems heartwarming and special."

Phyllis Badgley Baker City

GUEST EDITORIAL

Sometimes, cougars have to be killed Editorial from The (Bend) Bulletin: Surely the most controversial conflicts between humans and wildlife come when animals die because they've ventured into human communities. Thus it should come as no surprise to read that at least some members of the community fault the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for killing a young cougar found in a tree in southeast Bend in late January.

Yet the agency had little choice but to kill the animal. As an agency spokeswoman noted in a Sunday article written by Dylan Darling, moving the cougar likely would have put it into conflict with other animals.

Moreover, said ODFW spokeswoman Michelle Dennehy, the cougar was

discovered well inside the city limits in a relatively densely populated neighborhood. It had, agency offlcials believe, been there overnight, in part because no one saw it moving to the location in which it was found. Dennehy said that had the animal been found along the fringes of Bend, it likely would have been watched and left alone unless it moved into the city.

That move was at the heart of the department's decision to kill the animal. It has a responsibility not only to animals but to the people with which they share space; likeitor not,people and their safety have first priority.

We cannot in good conscience suggest it be any other way.

Meanwhile, those who do think the

agency's policy is misguided should work to have it changed. If they believe ODFW overestimates the number of cougars in Oregon, they should offer evidence to the contrary. If they believe there's a better way to determine that number, they should say so.

Too, they can ask lawmakers to prohibit ODFW from killing animals, though we suspect it's not likely to happen. While Washington will relocate some animals, its fish and wildlife departmentnotesrelocation isseldom effective. Like Oregon and California, its policy is to euthanize animals that pose a threat to humans. A cougar near a parkin aheavily populated area poses that threat.

CONTACTYOUR PUBLIC OFFICIALS President Barack Obama: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., W ashington, D.C. 20500; 202-456-1414; fax 202-456-2461;to send comments, go to www.white h o u se. g ov/co ntact.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley: D.C. office: 313 Hart Senate Office Building, U.S. Senate, Washington,D.C., 20510; 202224-3753; fax 202-228-3997. Portland office: OneWorldTrade Center, 121 S.W. Salmon St. Suite 1250, Portland, OR 97204; 503-326-3386; fax 503-326-2900.

Pendleton office: 310 S.E. Second St. Suite 105, Pendleton 97801; 541-2781129; merkley.senate.gov.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden: D.C. office: 221 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; 202-224-5244;

• 0

•

fax 202-228-2717. La Grande office: 105 Fir St., No. 210, La Grande, OR 97850; 541-962-7691;fax,541-963-0885; wyden. senate.gov.

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (2nd District): D.C. office: 2182 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515, 202-225-6730; fax 202-225-5774. La Grande office: 1211 Washington Ave.,La Grande, OR 97850; 541-624-2400, fax, 541-624-2402; walden. house.gov.

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber: 254 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; 503-3783111; www.governor.oregon.gov.

Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown: 900 Court St. N.E., Salem, OR 97301; 503-986-1523.

State Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ontarioj:

Salem office: 900 Court St. N.E., H-475, Salem, OR 97301; 503-986-1460. District office: PO. Box 1027, Ontario, OR 97914; 541-889-8866.

State Sen. Ted Ferrioli (R-John Dayl: Salem office: 900 Court St. N.E., S-323, Salem, OR 97301; 503-986-1950. District office: 111 Skyline Drive, John Day, OR 97845; 541-490-6528.

Baker City Hall: 1655 First Street, PO. Box 650, Baker City, OR 97814; 541523-6541; fax 541-524-2049. City Council meets thesecond and fourthTuesdays at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. R. Mack Augenfeld, Mike Downing, James Thomas, Benjamin Merrill, Rosemary Abell, Richard Langrell, Kim Mosier.

• 0

•

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

BAKER CITY HERALD — 5A

Pac12Mens BasKetdall

OregonFootdall

I Vl • Led bya new coach and a fam iliarlastnam e,O SU ishaving itsbestseason in 25 years ByAnne M. Peterson AP Sports Water

CORVALLIS — When Wayne Tinkle took over at Oregon State, he inherited a program in disarray. The Beavers even held open tryouts to fill out their roster going into this season.

But Oregon State has gone a surprising 16-7 overall and the team hasn't dropped a single game at home. The fans are coming back, too, with ever-increasing crowds filling Gill Coliseum.

The Beavers are currently knotted at 7-4 in conference play along with Stanford and rival Oregon, sitting behind Pac-12 leader Arizona and second-place Utah. That's significant, since Oregon State was picked to finished lastin theleague'spreseason

i

+a .

,

I@

i'

poll. i Wereallydoagoodjobof keeping everybody grounded, to be honest. What I love is that our community is rallying behind us, because I think our guys have been through a lot," Tinkle said. i We haven't been making excuses, we haven't been throwing out'ifs' and 'buts,' we're not wanting anybody to give us songs of sympathy, and we're trying to stay in the moment. We'll enjoy it in the offseason, wherever it leads to."

Tinkle was hired by the Beavers last May after eight

Lindsey Wasson / Seattle Times

Oregon State guard Gary Payton II hopes to help restore the Beavers to where they were when his father played at the school 25 years ago. seasons at Montana, where he took the Grizzlies to the NCAA tournament three times and finished below .500 only once.

He replaced Craig Robinson, brother-in-law of President Barack Obama, who was let go after six seasons during which the Beavers

failed to make the NCAA tournament. The once-proud Beavers have not been to the NCAAs since 1990.

Oregon State finished 16-15 last season and was bounced in the first round of the CBI by Radford. The Beavers finished ninth in Pac-12 play at 8-10.

Tinkle had a heady task.

After tryouts in the fall, he had seven walk-ons on his roster for his first season.

One of the newcomers to the program has a familiar name.

Junior guard Gary Payton II, a transfer from Salt Lake Community College, joined his famous dad's alma mater.

The senior Payton played at OregonStatefrom 1986-90 before embarking on an 18year Hall of Fame career in the NBA. Payton, leading the team with an average of 12.7 points and 8.0 rebounds, said Tinkle has emphasized defense. The Beavers are ranked second in the Pac-12 in scoring defense, allowing opponents an average of 56.6 points a game, and first in field-goal percentage defense, allowing opponents to shoot an average of 36.8 percent.

But after all the challenges for the Beavers this season, they're still facing adversity: EarlySunday,juniorforward Victor Robbins was cited for driving under the influence in Benton County.

Robbins was already serving a 10-game suspension for violating an athletic department policy, imposed on Jan. 15. He was eligible to return against Utah on Feb. 19. It is not known how the Beaverswilladdress the latest incident.

Ducks' head coach gets raise, contract extension EUGENE iAP1 —Coach

the values and character that he insists upon are in line with our mission as an institution," athletic director Rob Mullens said in a statement."

Helfiich's salary comes solely from athletic department funds. It also includes a one-year automatic rollover for any 11-win season that includes a victory in one of the major bowl games.

The deal also includes sliding financial penalties should Helfiich decide to average of $3.5 million. The leave the Ducks for another dealincludesincentives job. for both the team's on-field An Oregon natIve, Helperformance and academic frich has amassed a 24-4 record as Oregon's head success.

"Mark has provided coach since taking over tremendous leadership of when Chip Kelly departed ourfootballprogram and for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Mark Helfiich has agreed to a five-year contract extension that could keep him at Oregon through the 2019 season.

Helfrich last month wrapped up his second season with the Ducks, who finished 13-2 and went to the first College Football Playoff, eventually falling to Ohio State in the national championship game.

The contract guarantees Helfiich $17.5 million over five years, with an annual

BeaverfOOtdalllegend 'Earthluake'Enyartdies WesCom News Service

CORVALLIS — Bill Enyart, an Oregon State football legend who after his playing career lived for many years in Bend, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was

67.

Enyart spent his last days at his mother's home in Turner, near Salem.

Born in Oklahoma, Enyart spent much ofhis youth in Oregon.

As a running back atOregon State,heearned the nickname "Earthquake" for his pounding running style.

CollegeFootdall

EWIl guarterIIack

Prices valid 2.8-2.21.15

Vernonlldams transfersto Ilof0

ago and nearly beat Washington last year.

SPOKANE, Wash.— EastOregon officials said little ern Washington quarterback about the transfer.

"As has been the case with Vernon Adams, an FCS All-American, said Monday allofourprevious prospeche will transfer to Oregon, tive student-athletes who where he will be eligible have signed financial aid to play next season and agreements, we choose to compete to replace Heisreserve comment until they man Trophy winner Marcus have formally enrolled at Mariota. the University of Oregon," "Oregon it is!"Adams Oregon coach Mark Helfrich posted on Twitter, with an In- sald. stagram of the Oregon logo.

Eastern Washington Adams has been a recordathletic director Bill Chaves breaking, three-year starter wished Adams well and at Eastern Washington and thanked him for his efforts is ontarget to graduatein with the Eagles.

"The chance for him to May with a degree in recreation management. NCAA pursue this opportunity rules allow players who have is certainly a unique one graduated to transfer to angiven the fifth-year transfer other school without having rule," Chaves said.i We are tositouta season. not sure that this was the The Ducks are looking actual intent of the legislatoreplaceMariota, who tion when it was approved, declared for the NFL draft but it is the rule currently in after his junior season, giving place that we and potenAdams a chance to start imtiallyother schools have to mediately. adhere to."

"I want to thank all of Under the transfer rules, Eagle Nation for all the love Eastern Washington had to and support,"Adams wrote sign off on the deal. i Monday. Want to thank Baldwin also expressed every single one of my team- good wishes to Adams. i mates for pushing me to be a We arevery confident betterman/athlete everyday in the quarterbacks in our these past 4 years." program, and our expectaAdams also thanked coach tions and goals are the same Beau Baldwin"for being the forwhat we are capable of irstschoolto everofferm e." f accomplishing in the 2015 He said the move was best season," Baldwin said. for himself and his family.

Oregon was looking at Oregon and Eastern Wash- its options at quarterback ington will open the 2015 following the early deparseason against each other on tureofMariota. He set a Pac-12record fortotal Sept. 5.

Adams has passed for touchdowns last season with 10,438 yards and 110 touch58, including 42 via pass, 15 downs, with 31 interceptions on the run and one touchat EWU. He also helped the down catch. He also set the Eagles upset Pac-12 team conference mark for career Oregon State two seasons touchdowns with 136.

'%4

By Nicholas K. Geranios

Associated Press

• 0

•

Save33%

Save50%

3-Ft. t/ssStereo Audio Cables

AUVIOo Color Headphones with Microphone ONtvay

$9 . 9 9

®

ea Reg. $14.99

$1 2. 49 ea Reg. $24.99

Save$50

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7s 8GB

$1 4 9 . 9 9 Reg.$199.99

C s

0

Blue4200689, Silver4200690, White4200804, Black 4201016. Purple 4201017. Orange 4201248

Save25% RadioShack®6-Foot HDMI Cable

Black3300936, White3300937,Blue3300938, Purple 3300939 Colors vary by store.

2504143

Save20%

magicJackGO

$59.99

Beats by Dr. Dre UrBeats Earphone

$14.99

$79.99,.

Reg. $19.99

Reg. $99.99

4k

compatible

Unlimited local andlong-distance calling to the

U.S. and Canada.

1500478

4300665 Includes one year of service — $35/ yr. thereafter.

Save25'l.

LG TONE PRO Stereo Bluetooth®Headset

$59.99

Black/Red3300727, White/Red 3300728, NickiPink 3301192, Blue 3301372, Gray 3301373, Pink 3301374, Purple 3301375, Red 3301376 Colors vary by store.

Save66'l.

Saveupto70'l.

Radioshacks Portable Power Bank

Sanoisko USB Flash Drives

$9 .9 9 ea • g. $29.99

$5.998GB $7s99 16GB

Reg. $79.99

$17.99 seii $29.99 e4oa ©Bluetootli

Reg. $19.99 — $99.99 Up to 16 hours of talk time.

Around the neck style.

2200mAh. Black2302406, Red 2302407, Blue 2302408. Silver 2302409

HBS-750 1710459/460

2503391/3392/3393/3523/4175/4176/4177/4278/ 4279/4Z80/4281/4282/4283/4284/4345/4346

OfFers/prices not available in all stores.

Home Furnishings Liquidator 2034 Main St Baker City, OR 97814

(541)523-3865 Mon-Sat 9-6

Anindependently owned and operated Radioshack Franchise.

• 0

•

• 0

•

6A — BAKER CITY HERALD

COUNCIL

NEXT MEETING

Continued ~om Page1A "I think it's not terribly controversial to say we want the businessesthatoperate in our town to comply with state, local and federal law," Mosier said.

Councilor James Thomas agreed.

"A simple business license that says we want our businesses to obey all laws — how radicalisthat?"he asked.

"Itwould be dificult for somebody to come in and say,'I reallywant to startup abusiness inyour town, but I don't care aboutyour laws,'"Thomas said."Ifyoudon't want to obey the laws, find a new place to live — not here."

The Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, to continue its discussion. In the meantime, Mosier encourages residents to call, email or visit personally with Council members to express their opinions on the issue.

Police Chief Wyn Lohner noted that he had originally proposedthat the city adopt a business ordinance that would stop marijuana dispensaries from opening in Baker City. Brent Smith, the city's attorney, advised against that tack at the time and reiterated his position Tuesday night.

Smith said he preferred the ban on dispensaries and retail businesses selling marijuana rather than going through the"rigmarole" of establishing a licensing system aimed at keeping one particular typeofbusiness out the community.

But Mosier said she has a genuine interest in considering business regulation in Baker City.

"Ihave made the argument a number of times that we need to getorganized about how we regulate our businesses," she said."This is another circumstance where we could ... use a business license to regulate how we want businesses to run in our city."

About 30 people filled the Council chambers Tuesday, with the majority there to supportorprotesttheestablishment ofbusinesses selling marijuana.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

LOCAL NATION 8 WORLD

The City Council will resume its discussion about marijuana dispensaries on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1655 First St.

In November, Oregon votersapproved therecreational use of marijuana, effective July 1. Medicinal use of the drug has been legal in Oregon since 1998 and the law allowing dispensaries was passed in 2013.

About 260 Baker County residents have a medical marijuana card.

Lohner brought the issue before the Council Tuesday as a way to head off the establishment of commercial marijuana shops in Baker Citybefore thestate begins issuing licenses in January 2016.

Last April the Council voted to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in thecity for one year. That moratorium ends May 1.

The Oregon Legislature has ruled that citiescan decide to ban marijuana shops, but only through a vote of the people. That vote could not be conducted until November 2016, Lohner said.

The city of Cave Junction, with support from the League of Oregon Cities and Association of Oregon Counties, won its case for banning dispensaries in Josephine County Circuit Court in October, citing the federal prohibition of the drug.

But Smith says he believes Cave Junction will loseitscase beforethe Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court of Oregon.

"It is my opinion that if the city were to enact an outright ban, that would be a violation of state law," Smith told the Council Tuesday.

Lohner noted that cities and counties throughout rural Oregon, including every county on the east side of the state,voted against the legalization of marijuana, despitethe overallpassage of the law by a majority of votersin more populated areas ofthe state.

''We are not trying to ban medical marijuana or recreational use," Lohner said."This is for commercial operations."

In addition to cities and counties, law enforcement officers have spoken against the establishment of dispensaries and retail shops selling recreational marijuana, citing increased adult use of the drug, easier access by children and other problems.

"If you give something an opportunity to have a foothold, it's really hard to pull back," Lohner said.

He pointedto La Grande, which did not impose a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. One such store has opened and another is in the process of opening. In the meantime, the city has had a change ofheart, Lohner said.

"They are trying to backtrack. Trying to play catchup is a really a lot harder than getting out in front of it," he SRld.

Carl Myers of Baker City criticized the city for considering the issue.

"I don't think people should have the right to say who can use marijuana," he said."It' spassed aslaw now.

"If we're allowed to sell liquor in this town, why aren't we allowed to sell marijuana?"

Pastor Garth Johnson spoke for the ministerial associat ion and submitted a letter from the group of ministers supporting a continued ban on marijuana businesses until city voters could decide the issue.

He said two teams from his church, the Agape Christian Center, have worked with men at the prison for the past 10 to 12 years. ''We find many who say marijuana is the door that opens to others things," he said."Becauseittakesso much effort to rehabilitate people on drugs, it's a huge resource requirement from the community."

Al Free of Baker City urged the Council not to fear marijuana. Free said he moved to the Baker City 40 years ago and used marijuana first as a college student45 years ago.Hislife was not disrupted as he and

hisfriends attended classes.

They later used marijuana while they were busy raising children and they have continued using it as grandparents.

"I never got busted," Free said, thanking Lohner and his predecessors on the police force."I know you're all afraid of marijuana and I know you want to keep it out, but it's always been here."

Melissa Grammon, the Baker County prevention coordinator, urged the Council to"reduce access and reduce availability" of marijuana to the community's young

people.

That theme was echoed by Betty Palmer, South Baker School principal. Palmer said that when the medicinal marijuana law was enacted, she saw an increase in use by kids at her school, who range in age from 9 to 13.

And she expressed concern about products that are ingested, which could be sold at marijuana dispensaries. ''With medical marijuana, a lotmore kidsare ableto put their hand on marijuana at their homes and the homes of their friends without being seen," Palmer SRld.

But Shawn McKay of Eastern Oregon Analytical in La Grande and Rodney Shaw of Baker City, who is with the Baker County Chapter of Oregon Green Free, urged the Council to consider those who rely on medical marijuana to treat their illnesses.

McKay said his firm works to ensure that the medicinal marijuana available in his community is free of pesticides, mold and mildew. That type of regulation is possible through dispensaries. He said the Council also might consider regulating businesses through the planning and zoning process.

"I urge you to be openminded in making your decision," he said.

Shaw, who has served the medical marijuana community in Baker County for the past 2V2 years, said he has seen the need for more growerstosupply patients.

"People who don't have growers are purchasing their medicine on the black market and the money is going to the cartels — if the cartels are supplying the black market," he said."I wish you would consider the possibility of medical marijuana dispensaries in Baker City."

In closing the meeting, Mosier encouraged people to continue expressing their opinions to Council member through conversations, emails, phone messages and public comments at meetings. ''We need to hear what the community wants as we go forward," she said."I encourage the conversations."

Odamasays militaryaction gossidle aiainstlSIS WASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama asked Congress Wednesday to formally authorize military force against the Islamic State group, arguing the militants couldpose a threatto the U.S. homeland if their violent power grab goes unchecked.

In a five-paragraph letterto lawmakers accompanying the threepage draft resolution, Obama said the Islamic State"poses a threatto the people and stability of Iraq, Syria and the broader Middle East and to U.S. national security."

METH

est" in narcotics cases that Union County police have been investigating.

Continued ~om Page1A Police had secured a Nine Baker City officers, along with two La searchwarrant for Padilla's Grande Police officers and home prior to the arrest, one Union County Sheriff's Lohner said. Police seized deputy, participated in Tues- the meth as well as six day's arrest. vehicles. The investigation is Lohner said Padilla-Albri- ongoing and additional ardo was "a person of interrests are likely, Lohner said.

Ya/~~rii~

t'ON ~4IL. ~ 1 ~+ RESTAURANT

Zpeora/z

Satu~day, kebmasy IQ Eat4d & Se a ~ly.@> Bacon ~ vnpped Filet SCan4pi ~IO.~~ PVi,n4e

PowdjerValley Schools Moxth Powdex School Di.stt :xict, 8J P.O. Bax lo — 333 t'8hreet; Hoxth Pewdlex, G R 9 7 8 6 7

phone 54i-898-2244

m z 54i - 89 8 - 2 046

Felbruary 5, 20i 5

WANTED: AgiCLIltIIIIll SCleneeTIICherlFFA AdVISOr, SIXth Qrade TOICheI, Heal High 8ChODIVO)leybili COaCh, HIIId High SCheOI FODtball COaeh,

earL 8~lels en

Pert Tlme COOkSIIId ASSIShIIt TraCk COaehl

AI.L MATTRE%as

NOdh POWder S&OOI Dietriet Is aCCePting aPPliCatianafOI the fOIIaitiI19 POSlliOna:

A'L~ ~ N~ @LmFAsm

1 FTE AgriCIIIIIIIral SCIIIICI TIICher/FFA AdViSOr,

SlxIIh Qmde Telcher, HaadHigh School Foetblll Coach

AK SECTIONKS

IIId Head VOIleyblll COICh

ACC,ENTCHAI88

begiinning In the 2015- 2016 SChmI year.

t IIIN@~ N @

Mary for ell positians is based on edUcationa1 level and expetIIenae.

SUCXesafUI mndidates 1IItIIIbe COntaahd far interVieWS. Theae POSitIOna aIte OPen UntalINWCh 6, 29%5Or until IIIlled.

North Powder is ecceptang IllllYledlSIIS O'PPltc8bQlAI fal'8 PSFk tlfIIIO COQk.

T H~ e % 9 I

.

The POSitiOn endS at the eI1d Of thiSS~OOI year.

NOIth POWdet ia eCCOPting 8PPliCatIOASfOr an ASSNaI1t HIgh SChaOI TraCk Ceaah

for fIhe current school year.

FOIl mOm infOmatIOn COnta5 Viki TUmer at 541-898-2244{eXt. 8821)

If Intemsted please aobmItj an appllcatiion to: nce IL Dixon PO Box 1'0 North Powder, QR 97867 e

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

USINESS, PAG 1 OB

YIA YIA NIKKI'S OWNERS LOOKING TOSELL

The Observer & Baker City Herald

Editor's note:Whether you're putting together a college fund for your kids, considering starting a small business or just trying to save enough money for a vacation, having access to current, accurate financial planning information is vital. Starting today and continuing each Wednesday in February, The Observer and the Baker City Herald will explore financial topics in the Business section that is published in each newspaper.

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

SMART MONEY

TAXES

IRSCIItS

MARY HUNT

Budgets den't

sSell

il'efel'

davete

some

depainful

By BillToland Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

F

or lots ofpeople,just thinking the word "budget" is like nails on a chalkboard. I know the feeling.

For many years I wouldn't have anything to do with a budget because I couldn't stand the idea of anyoneor anything — telling me how to spend my money. And where did that get me? Into one big financial mess.

Every month, when I ran out of money, I would turn to MasterCard and Visa for a bailout. Really bad idea.

What I learned from going through that experience and fi nding my way back to solvency is that, as much as we may loathe it, a budget is the ticket to financial happiness — not the straitjacket I feared it would be. I prefer to call this a"spending plan" rather than a budget, but honestly the terms are interchangeable.

A good spending plan gives every dollar a specific job to do. Once you have it just the way you want it, the plan becomes a handy road map forkeeping your financeson track.

So take a deep breath and let's walk through the basic principles of creating a simple budget or spending plan.

Step 1: Write down your total take-home monthly income. This is the easy part.

Jot down what you earn.

Because many expenses are billed monthly, it makes good sense to use monthly net income to create your budget.

Step 2: Write down your essential expenses. Start with fixed bills such as rent, mortgage, car paym ent, credit-card debt and insurance. Then factor in other monthly costs that are always the same. These are your essential fixed expenses.

Step 3: List your essential variable expenses. You know you'll have these bills, but the amounts vary. Examples are your phone, utilities, food, household expenses, gasoline, medication, public transportation, shoes and clothing.

You can assign an estimated amount to each based on past experience, rounding to

the closest $10.

Step 4: Listreasonable amounts for nonessential expenses. This includes entertainment, eating out, hobbies and other ways you spend money on a regular basis.

SeeHunt / Page 2B

Cherise Kaechele/Wesoom News Sennce

Beth Stewart, Valley lnsurance, said she's helped more than 200 families through Cover Oregon last year. A lot of people are owing toward tax credits because they underestimated their income for the year.

en 'in • Affordable Care Act will bring penalties for some, help for others

By Cherise Kaechele Wescom News Service

The Affordable Care Act — Obamacare — is not a new term in most households.

In the next couple of months, during the dreaded tax season, the decision that many families made, or did not make, regarding their health insurance under the federal law will be rearing its ugly head as they file their returns.

Thereareseveralthings to be aware ofbefore filing your taxes this year. The first is for those who chose not to buy health insurance. They

w ill be assessed apenalty of$95per person, and half that amount for each dependent who does not have health insurance, said Beth Stewart at Valley Insurance.

"It's $285 perfamily or 1percent of the household income, whichever is greater" Stewart said ofthe penalty charges."Then it jumps to $325 per adultin 2015 or$600 perfamily or 2 percent of the household income."

Stewart said the penalty is less than the cost of insurance, but"that doesn't doyou any good ifyou wind up in the hospital without a health plan."

Another thing to be aware ofbefore filing taxes is if you signed up for health insurance through the federal or state websitebutoverestimated or underestimated your total income for 2014, you'll have to make some changes.

Cover Oregon, the website that Oregonians were channeled to go through for signing up for health insurance, was a disaster, Stewart said. However, through that site, everyone was asked to estimate what theirtotalgrossincome would be for 2014.Stewart said she'sseeing a lot of people who underestimated what they would earn and will now have to pay extra on their taxes to make up thedifference.

"If they thought they had $40,000 gross income and over the year they came to$45,000,they gotalarger tax credit than they should have and they're going to have to owe some of those tax credits back. But if they make less than they thought the feds will owe them money," she said.

Through Cover Oregon, or the Oregon Health Exchange as it's called now, families could enter their householdincome, and depending on how much they make, qualify for a subsidy that reduced their premiums.

"It's based on the income of your house," said Yvonne Roberts, certified public accountant at Lewis, Poe, Moeller, Gunderson and Roberts LLC in La Grande.

"Mostpeopleunderestimated their income so they're owing more," Roberts said.

She said the lowest she's seen so far in which someone has had to owe for underestimating their income was $94. The highest, she said, was nearly

$60O. The only other option someone had for health insurance was to go directly to a health insurance company and sign up, Stewart said.

Those who chose to do this did not get any subsidized help through the federalgovernment to pay fortheir insurance.

"Forlotsofpeoplewho arelow income, this is a godsend," Stewart said of going through the website.

"They get covered at no cost. They get SeeFiling / Page 2B

i ionsmaV acetaxnenaties un er eat awnrovisions

By Tony Pugh Mcclatchy Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON — An estimated 3 million to 6 million households that file 2014 income tax returns might incur penalties this tax season for failing to secure health insurance last year under the Affordable Care Act. Senior officials at the Treasury and Health and Human Services departments wouldn't confirm the estimates, but they did, however, say that 2percentto 4 percent ofan estimated 150 million taxpayers are likely to be penalized.

The health law's "individual

mandate" required last year for the first time that most Americans obtain health insurance or face a penalty equal to 1 percent of their annual household income, or $95 per adult

and $47.50 per child — whichever is higher.

The 2015 penalty, which will be levied next year, jumps to 2 percent of income or $325 per person. In 2016, itrisesto 2.5 percent ofhousehold income or $695 per person.

An estimated 25 percent ofpersonal income-tax filers didn't have healthcoverage forallor m ostoflast year, officials said. That's roughly 37.5

million taxpayers.

Some will face no penalties by claiming any number of exemptions tothecoverage mandate based on religious affiliation, immigration status, income and other factors.

In addition, some who received tax creditsto help purchase their 2014 m arketplace coverage might facea partial or complete loss of their income tax refunds — or end up owing the government money — if the income estimate used to calculate their subsidy is below their 2014 earnings.

It's unclear how many people might SeeProvisions / Page 2B

Q. Where's my refund??

Cathleen King

A. It may be in a "check on this one" pile!

Enrolled Agent ¹112578 Licensed Tax Preparer ¹33186-P Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP) Insurance Licensed for Retirement & Financial Planning

Congress has mandated the IRS to "stop" the fraudulent claims on refunds ($billions$) from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and, now, this new Premium Tax Credit (PTC) available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Due to the extra IRS filtering, we have to tell our clients that it will add at least another week to issue refunds on most returns — so rather than 7-10 days, it's 14-21 days to get your refund. Also, where they used to issue the refunds and then check on it later (the money is already gone), now, if the return is "questionable", it goes into a "pile" to be checked on beforethe refund isissued.

The IRS will request additional information through the mail; they will never contact you by phone! (NOTE: If you get a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, hang up —it's a scam to get your identity and your money!) This corrrespondence back and forth through the mail will add additional "weeks" to the processing of your return — we feel "months" is more likely!

HBB

"Come seeus today or we can't save you any money"

•000

•000

If you need tax help this year, don't count on the IRS bean-counters.

Tight budgets and heavier workloads have created a"devastating erosion of taxpayer service" provided by the IRS, the country's top taxpayer watchdog said last week in her annual address to Congress, one day after the agency's chief warned of a potential two-day IRS shutdown.

The report card, submitted in advance of the Jan. 20 start oftax season,said that Americans can expect millions of unreturned or unanswered phone calls and longer-than-usual delays when it comes to receiving their refund checks. ''When the IRS does not answer the calls its taxpayers are making to it, and when it does not read and respondtothelettersits taxpayers are sending it im a timely manner), the tax system goes into a downward spiral," National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson said in written remarks."Taxpayers do not get answers to their questions, so they must either pay for advice they would otherwise obtain for free, or they proceed without any advice at all."

The math doesn't add up, Olson said: The IRS is "receiving11 percent more returns from individuals, 18 percent more returns from business entities, and 70 percentmore telephone calls" than it did a decade ago.

Yet the IRS's budget has been reduced by 17 percent iin inflation-adjusted terms) since fiscal year 2010. The biggest drop in agency funding came in fiscal year 2013, following a debt-ceiling showdown between President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans.

That showdown led to the Budget Control Act of 2011 and, ultimately, across-theboard budget cuts known as sequestrations.

What has that meant for customer service? The IRS shed nearly 12,000 employees,willconduct46,000 fewer audits this year than last, and is "unlikely to answer even 50percent ofthei100 million) telephone calls it receives," according to Olson's report. Those who get through will be on hold for SeeCuts / Page 2B

OBTP r B00831

I

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

AXMAN 2106COVE AVENUE • 963-4969 HOURS: Weekdays9am- 7pm Saturday 9am-2pm

•000

2B —THE OBSERVER a BAKER CITY HERALD

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Boomers grapple with retirement strategies

By Tim Grant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH — At 64 years old, Bob Mock has worked as a self-employed skating instructor for nearly 40 years, and he has no plans to slow down.

"I learned a long time ago, if you want a raise, you work harder or you work more," said Mock, who works between six and seven days a week.

"That's what I do."

W ith no pension orcorporateretirement plan to fall back on, Mock has been contributing to a SEP-IRA and a Roth IRA savings plan for the past four decades.

"Ihave a good financialprogram that I have set in motion for myself because there is no pension plan for skating coaches," he said."So you have to make sure that you are looking forward and making sure that you're funding those accounts.

"Idon'tneed anybody to help me," Mock said."All I need is the opportunity to work and I go. I make sure I have all my financial records, such as income taxes, organized. Each year I look at what I have to putinto retirement and I just do it.

'Then I keep working because that's what I like to do."

While previous generations could rely on pensions that provided a fixed monthly income for life, many baby boomers reaching retirement age realize the onus of funding retirement falls squarely on their own shoulders.

Many also did not save as well as their parents did.

The stock market can be risky for thoseover age 60who cannot afford to take heavy losses on money they need to live on. And those who have managed to squirrel away a few dollars in the bank are getting the lowest rate of interest on their savings in history.

CUTS Continued from Page 1B half an hour on average and longer during peak times; the agency will answer only "basic" questions during filing season; and after the season ends, it won't answer any tax-law questions at all, which could spell trouble for the 15 million taxpayers who file late.

The report echoed the tone of a dire email that IRS commissioner John Koskinen sent to his employees the day before, warning of a

Courtesy photo

There are several things to be aware of before filing taxes this year. The first is for those who chose not to buy health insurance.

Pam Pauchak/Putstiurgh Post-Gazette

Bob Mock, 64, works with a class of young skaters at the Rostraver Ice Garden nearPittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mock works seven days a week as the Skating Director of Ice &. Blades ofWestern Pennsylvania and teaches ice skating at the Rostraver Ice Garden.

Even 10-year Treasury bonds are stuck around 2 percent. While yields may be headedhigher in the future,who knows if it will happen in time to help those who need to retire sooner rather than later?

Baby boomers — born between 1946 and 1964— fallinto tw o broad categories, said GeorgeWalper, president of Spectrem Group, a Chicago market and research consulting firm focused on the investment and retirement needs ofconsumers.

"Many are covered by pensions and, forthosefolks,retirement lookspretty good because they get a monthly check," Walper said.'The other group has workedthelatterpartoftheircareer with only a 4014l. If they weren't contributing enough or didn't invest well enough, they may be a little short for assets. aWe did some focus groups last year and thehappiestgroup ofbaby boomers were school teachers; city, county and state workers; and anybody else

troubling tax season ahead.

"People who file paper tax returns could wait an extra week — or possibly longer — to see their refund," the email said.'Taxpayers with errors or questions on their returns that require additional manual review will also face delays."

And agency funding shortfalls will beget revenue declines: Fewer agents to collect taxes and conduct audits could cost the Treasury $2 billion in lost tax revenue.

'There is no way around theseverity ofthese budget cuts without taking some

ed monthly expenses and see what you can get rid of Start with nonessentials.

Keep going through the list, making Continued from Pcge 1B adjustments until your total expenses are less than your income.

Step 5: List irregular expenses. For items that do not recur monthly such Step 8: Follow your spending plan as as car maintenance, Christmas and closely as possible. Track your spending every day. Take notes and research vacation, determine the annual cost, and then divide by 12 to see how much ways you'll be able to do even better next month. At month's end, add up you should set aside each month to anticipatethatirregular expense. your actual spending and compare Step 6: Figure out your totals. Add up it with what you planned. Use this information to create the next month's your expenses, and then subtract that amount from your income. With luck, Spending Plan. you'll come out in the black, with at Congratulations — you've just least a little money left over. But if your elevated yourself from being clueless to expenses exceed your income, you11 see financially savvy. You should feel very a negative sum. Don't panic — this is good about this.

As difficult as it might be to see in justthe startofan ongoing process.

Step 7: See where you can cut. If you black and white that your income and came up short, go back to your project- expenses are not quite in sync, just

Continued from Page 1B be subject to these financial penalties, buttax credits were distributed to an estim ated percent 3 to 5 percent of tax filers last year, officials said. That's an estimated 4.5 million to 7 million house-

holds.

Marketplace plan memberswere instructed to notify their insurers and HHS when their incomes or lifestatuses changed sothat theirtax creditscould be adjusted accordingly. Doing so would lessen the likelihood of surprising financial penalties when they filed their income taxes. Changes that could trigger subsidy adjustments include relocation, marriage, a job loss or a large pay raise.

Those who had individual m arketplace coveragelast

•000

year will get a new federal income tax form — 1095-Athat must be filed with their 2014 returns.

The Obama administration is partnering with large tax-preparationbusinesses and nonprofit organizations to help spread awareness of and answer questions about the new health insurance tax provisions.

Taxpayers with additional questions can contact HHS callcentersat800-318-2596.

and $985.4 billion in 403ibl retirement plans.

But what about those who have been unabletosaveforwhateverreasons?

According to the Washington, D.C.based Pew Resea(eh Center, as of Jan. 1,2011,theoldestmembers ofthebaby boom generati oncelebratedtheir65th birlhday. Everyday for the next 19 years, 10,000babyboomerswillturn 65each

day.

difficult steps," including a hiring Ireeze, cuts in overtime pay and delays in installing needed IT upgrades, and despite the cuts, the IRS still "needs to plan for the possibility of a shutdown of IRS operations for two days later this fiscal year," Koskinen said in his email, under the subject line "Budget update: Tough choices."

It has been a swift degradationofserviceforthe agency. In fiscal year 2004, employees manning the IRS public hotline answered 87 percentofcalls,and hold

HUNT

PROVISIONS

who was covered by pensions because they had pretty reasonable monthly income."

Retirement assets have benefited Irom strong equity markets in recent years. Following a strong stock market in 2013,assets atthe end ofthatyear — the mostrecent datais availablehad grown to $19 trillion, compared to $16.3 trillion at the end of 2012, according to Spectrem Group.

In 2013, there was $7.8 trillion in company 4014l retirement plans; $6.2 trillion invested in IRAs; $3.9 trillion in public sector retirement accounts;

times averaged 2.5 minutes.

"Regardless of who files the return, whether it's self-prepared or a paid preparer, thedelay isgoing to exist," said Tish Heiss, an accountant and owner of the Liberty Tax Iranchise in Lawrenceville.

But professional tax preparerscan callpractitioneronly hotlines, unavailable to the general public. That means the people who are likely to bear the brunt of the customer service shortfallarethose who forgo— or are unable to pay for — an accountant's services.

knowing where you are is going to make all the difference.

Even if you find yourself in a particularly tight financial position right now, take heart. As you pay off debts and find more ways to cut expenses, you'll begin to sense a significant loosening of financial pressure. Soon you'll be ready to add new categories to your spending plan for things like saving for a new car, home improvements or going back to college.

The sooner you get started, the sooner you'll be on your way to reaching financial Ireedom.

Mary Huntis the founder of www.

DebtProofLiving.com and author of24 books, including her 2013 release, "The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement."

While some consumer confusion is inevitable as the tax season swings into high gear, Andy Slavitt, principal deputy administrator at HHS' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said the agency was ready for the challenge. aWe'renot going topredict how things are going to go ... but we feel as good as we can"about preparations for the upcoming tax season, Slavitt said.

FILING

proofofinsurance.

"It's not perfect by any means," Stewart said,"but thereare a lotofthingsabout thisthat I'd hateto see disappear. I'm hoping and have faiththat they11revisethis and make it better. The old system was broken."

Roberts added the biggestsurprise she'sseeing is families who did not factor in their dependents'income.

"If they're my dependent, their income has to come into the calculation," Roberts said.

If a family is claiming their collegestudent asa dependent and the student has a job, then their gross income must be added to the household income, she said.

Finally, Stewart noted if someone didn't purchase health insurance but is not getting a refund back, then there's no way the federal government can make someone pay the penalty.

'The only way they can collect the penalty is taking it out of a refund check," Stewartsaid."Ifyou'renotgetting a refund back then you're not paying the penalty."

For anyone wanting to sign up for health insurance through the website, go to www.healthcare.gov.

Continued ~om Page 1B m edical, prescriptions,some eye and some dental. We ran 250 families through Cover Oregon. That's a lot of families who got help paying those premiums. I saw everything — some screamed at me who didn't want any part of it, and I saw those who started crying because for the first time in 10 years, they're able to afford health insurance."

Stewart believes the best partofthehealth care law is no one can be denied coverage.

Previously, people could be denied insurance if they had pre-exis ting conditionssuch as asthma, acid reflux, high blood pressure — but now, everyone must be approved.

"People were so relieved," Stewart said. Whether you love it or hate it, it has helped a whole bunch of families in Union County."

A form has been sent out to everyone who has signed up for health insurance to take to their CPAs, Roberts said. It's called a 10-95 and it'll be in a spreadsheet format showing your health insurance and how long you've been covered.

Stewart said this form was just sent out in early February so families should be receiving it in the mail. This form is necessary when filing taxesbecause itprovides

Contact CheriseKaechele at 541-786-4234 or ckaechele C lagrandeobserver.com.

Follow Cherise on Twitter C' IgoKaeche/e.

a

Gregg Hinrichsen Ins AgcyInc Gregg Hinrictrsen, Agent 1722 Campbell Street Baker City, OR 97814 Bus: i 41 523 7778 Toll Free: 800 792 3276

a

i

It can also provide for today.

I'll show you how a life insurance policy with living benefits can help your family with both long-term and short-term needs.

We put the life back in life insurance."

CALL ME TODAY.

AStateFarm' State Farm Life Insurance Company(Not licensed in MA, NYor Wl) State Farm Life andAccident Assurance Company (Licensed in NYand Wl) Bloomington, IL 1311023

I

Need Home Financing> Look No Further!

• Bookkeeping • P ayrol l • P erson al a n d b usiness ta x returns.

Let me help you on your next purchase or refinance.

Dona J e k a MLO-13100 Branch Manager/Sr. Mortgage Banker

208-884-4652

P AC I F I C RESIDENTIAL 2450 E Gala Street, Ste. 110 • Meridian, ID 83642 M O R T G A G E www.pacresmort g a g e.com

Dreams Approved Daily' •

'

I

I

'

' •

: I'

•000

Credit on approval. Termssub/eri io change without notice. Noi a commitment io lend. Call for details. www.nmlsronsumerarressorg

MI

ISSC

LENOER

•000

8B —THE OBSERVER a BAKER CITY HERALD

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

PUBLISHED BY THE LAGRANDE OBSERVER & THE BAKER CITY HERALD - SERVING WALLOWA, UNION & BAKER COUNTIES

DEADLINES : LINE ADS:

Monday: noon Friday Wednesday: noon Tuesday Friday: no o n Thursday DISPLAY ADS:

2 days prior to publication date

R E l

Baker City HeraId: 541-523-3673e www.bakercityheraId.com • classifieds@bakercityheraId.com• Fax: 541-523-6426' The Observer: 541-963-3161e www.la randeobserver.com • classifieds@lagrandeobserver.com • Fax: 541-963-3674 xg w 825 - Houses for Sale Union Co.

930 - Recreational Vehicles

1001 - Baker County Legal Notices

1001 - Baker County Legal Notices

1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices

1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices

Iect any or all state- THE U N ION Co u n ty Fac il i t y ments o f qu a l i f ica- H ospita l t ions, in its sole d i s Authonty will meet on cretion, and to w aive Wednesday, February informalities.

25, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Grande Ronde HosLegal No. 00039884 pital. The agenda in2007 NUWA HitchHiker Legal No. 00039863 cludes the f o llowing Champagne 37CKRD Published: February 4, 6, Published: February 6, 9, items: 1) New Director 9, 11, 13, 16, 2015 11, 2015 $39,999 Discussion; 2) Review Tnple axles, Bigfoot Iack Bylaws; and 3) Elect leveling system, 2 new 1010 - Union Co. Officers.

6-volt battenes, 4 Slides, Legal Notices Rear Dining/ICitchen, STORAGE UNIT Published: February 11, large pantry, double URBAN RENEWAL AUCTION 2015 Program Accepting fndge/freezer. Mid living Descnption of Property: room w/fireplace and Project Funding C hairs, m i c r o w a v e , Legal No.00039895 surround sound. Awning Applications suitcases, lamp, rug, 16', water 100 gal, tanks books, dishes, t oys, 50/50/50, 2 new Powermovies, clothes and Each fiscal year, the La TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF T . S . N o .: house 2100 generators.

G rande U r ba n R e - SALE boxes of m i scellane0R-14-648096-NH Blue Book Value 50IC!! newal Agency (URA) ous items unable to inReference is made to 541-519-1488 has a limited amount vetory t hat c e r t a i n deed of funding to allocate made by, COLLEEN H toward public/ private 970 - Autos For Sale Property Owner: Linda ROBINSON A ND development prolects Gayhart SHIRLEY A JOHNSON with the D i strict. For 1982 JEEP Wagoneer as Grantor to FIDELITY the 2015-16 fiscal year Amount Due: $252.00 as $800/OBO NATIONAL TITLE INS beginning J u l y 1, of February 1, 2015 541-51 9-3732 CO, as trustee, in fa2015, the Agency will vor of WELLS FARGO be accepting applicaAuction to take place on BANIC, N.A., as BenefiTuesday, F e b r u ary tions for prolect fundciary, dated 2/1 6/2011, ing assistance ONLY 17th at 10:30 AM at b etween F e b . 1 7 , recorded 3/4/2011, in Ja-Lu Storage ¹77 loofficial records of UN2015 and March 31, cated on D Street, in ION County, Oregon in 2015. Applications will Baker City, Oregon. book/reel/volume No. not be accepted after and/or as f ee/filehn5 p.m. on March 31.

1984 CHEVY H ea v y Name of Person Forestrument/microfilm/rec losing: J a -L u M i n i Half-ton. Would make c eptio n n u m be r Storage Units are man- Application forms and ina great wood hauling 20110746 covenng the formation packets will aged by Nelson Real truck. Straight body, following d e s c r ibed be available at the City Estate, Inc. 845 Camp16" tires, tool box on real property situated of La Grande Planning bell, Baker City, Oreback, 5 clean interior, i n said C o unty, a n d Office on the second gon, 5411-523-6485 Asking $2,500obo. Call S tate, t o - w it : A P N : f loor of C it y H al l a t for more info or quesR13253 01N3915DB 1000 Adams Ave. beLegal No. 00039859 tions 541-910-9339.

9300 THE SOUTH 70 ginning Monday, FebPublished: February 4, 6, FEET OF LOTS 7 AND ruary 9, 2015, or pack2003 BUICK Century. 9, 11, 13, 16, 2015 8 IN BLOCIC5 OF STEets can be requested 4-dr, PW, power door VENSON'S ADDITION to be emailed to applilocks 5 seat. O N L Y TO E LG I N, U N I ON cants by s ending an 39,000 original miles!

COUNTY, OREGON, email to Igplanning©ciMaroon in color. Call REQUEST FOR ACCORDING TO THE tyoflagrande.org.

John, 208-413-2339 Storage Units are managed by Nelson Real Estate, Inc. 845 Campbell, Baker City, Oregon, 5411-523-6485

3 BD 2ba house. New sun room, hardward floors, u n derground spinkler system, f i ni shed b a s e ment , i n f loor circulating h o t woard heat, attic stora ge, s t orage s h e d, much m o r e ! 204 Spnng Ave La Grande. $167,900. For viewing ca II 541-910-7478

IN LA GRANDE. 1- 3bcl $ 110,000, 1 - 4bc l $ 130,00 .

C as h, 541-963-2641

850 - Lots & Property Baker Co.

12 ACRES Zoned for 2 potential home sites.

25'x40' Pavilion with 2 vaulted facilities on property, fenced 5 gated. Timber, Pine Creek runs though, well. 12 miles from Baker City. $169,000 Travis Bloomer The Whitney Land Company

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

541-519-3260

2014 TRAILS West 2 In order to be considered horse slant trailer. Like The Baker School Distnct for U rban R e newal 75'X120' LOT. 5J will receive sealed new used four times. funding, potential pro825 G St. $49,000. statements of qualifiIects must be located $7,400.

208-859-1 862.

541-51 9-6528 cations until March 4 within the Urban ReDONATE YOUR CAR, th, 2015 for Environnewal Distnct, apply to mental C o n s u l t ing, p hysicaI building o r TRUCIC OR BOAT TO HE R ITAG E FOR THE Cleanup Services 5 s ite i m p r o v e m e n t s FSBO - 1929 Grove St. Education O u t r each BLIND. Free 3 Day Va( generally limited t o Tear down and build your for the real property cation, Tax Deductible, extenor improvements new home, fantastic lot! also known as T h e Free Towing, All Paonly) and be ready to Ostwald Brownfield $32,500 (405) 255-7097 perwork Taken Care b e constructed a n d Site Project.

Of. CAL L c ompleted b e t w e e n 1-800-401-4106 July 1, 2015 and June 855 - Lots & PropProject Description: (PNDC) 30, 2016. Funding is erty Union Co. The Ostwald M a c hine limited to the amount S hop is a . 3 4 a c r e budgeted by the URA. BEAUTIFUL VIEW lot in property with 5 buildCove, Oregon. Build T his will l i kely b e a ings on it located bey our d r ea m h o m e . competitive round of tween residential and f unding; t here i s n o Septic approved, elecc ommercial areas i n guarantee all qualified tnc within feet, stream Baker City, O r egon. r unning through l o t . applicants will receive After 80 years in opA mazing v i e w s of funding. eration, arsenic, lead, mountains 5 v a l l ey. chromium, and polynuThe maximum f u nding 3.02 acres, $62,000 1001 - Baker County clear aromatic hydro208-761-4843 available for any one Legal Notices carbons (PAHs) have prolect is 50% of total been found throughout prolect c o st , u p t o STORAGE UNIT the site.

A "Phase 1 $75,000. Funding is on AUCTION Environmental Site AsROSE RIDGE 2 Subdivi- Descnption of Property: a reimbursement basis sessment" a n d an sion, Cove, OR. City: and will require an Suitcase, c o m p uter, " Analysis of B r o w n- aonly Sewer/VVater available. greement b e t w e e n c omputer s c r e e n s , field Cleanup Alternathe applicant and the Regular price: 1 acre dresser, mirrors, bed t ives" ( A B CA ) h a s m/I $69,900-$74,900. f rame , mat t re s s , URA prior to p r olect been performed and We also provide property s tart. Funding is e x c lothes, l a mp , u m the scope of work has management. C heck pected to be available brella, table, coffee tab een selected. T h e after July 1, 2015. Proout our rental link on ble, paint ball gun, life site is owned Iects that are only for our w ebs i t e Iackets, boat c o v e r, Ostwald by the Baker School www.ranchnhome.co d owntow n his t o r i c craft stuff, i ron, f ireD istrict 5J a n d t h u s m or c aII b uilding f a gade i m works, and boxes of t his prolect has t w o provements or t hose Ranch-N-Home Realty, m iscellaneous i t e m s goals: to restore the with total prolect valIn c 541-963-5450. unable to inventory. property to a useable u es o f l e s s t ha n and sellable condition $15,000 should conProperty Owner: AmbroI I and to educate particitact the URA first besia Russell pating high school stufore submitting; there dents and community may be other more apAmount Due: $252.00 as stakeholders about the propriate funding pro880 - Commercial of February 1, 2015 brownfield p r o c ess, grams for these types Property impacts and solutions. of prolects.

Auction to take place on BEST CORNER location Tuesday, February 17, Requirements: for lease on A dams 2015 at 10:35 AM at Baker School District 5J Questions should be Ave. LG. 1100 sq. ft. d irecte d t o Robe r t J a-Lu M i n i S t o r a g e is looking for EnvironLg. pnvate parking. Re- ¹ 11 l o c ated o n D Strope, Distnct mental C o n s ultants Manager; 541-962-1309; m odel or us e a s i s .

Street, in Baker City, 541-805-91 23 qualified to p e rform: rstrope©cityof Oregon.

Hazardous B u i l d i ng lagrande.org.

Material (HBM) surName of Person Forevey, a Quality AssurGREAT retail location c losing: J a -L u M i n i Published: February 6, 9, a nce P r olect P l a n , and 11,2015 in the Heart of Storage Units are man(QAPP), a Sampling Baker City! aged by Nelson Real Estate, Inc. 845 Camp- a n d A n a Iy s i s P I a n, Legal No.00039890 (SAP), a Health and 1937 MAIN ST. bell, Baker City, OreSafety Plan, (HASP), 1550 sq. ft. building. gon, 5411-523-6485 $900/mo. demolish/deconstruct LIEN FORECLOSURE the five existing build541-403-1139 Legal No. 00039864 SALE ings, d e c o m m ission Published: February 4, 6, the well, remove and 9, 11, 13, 16, 2015 d ispose of s o i l a n d Pursuant to ORS 87.689 5 ORS 87.691. backfill with local maSTORAGE UNIT teriaIs. AUCTION N otice i s h e rb y g i v e n Descnption of Property: that the following deSubmittal: Fan, vacuum, TV, miscribed property perTo access the full Rec rowave, l a mp , T V sonal/household items quest f o r Q u a l ificas tand, b ab y i t e m s , will be sold at A Plus tions (RFQ) and res uitcase, c h a i r a n d Rentals LLC, at 1433 quirements for submitmiscellaneous boxes M adison S t reet , L a t ing S t a t e m e n t of of items Grande OR 97850 on Qualifications (SOQ) 910 - ATV, MotorcyFebruary 13, 2015 at p lease visit th e O s t Property Owner: ICelly cles, Snowmobiles 10:00 am t o s a t i sfy wald Site Prolect webRodnguez liens claimed by A Plus 2005 POLARIS 800 EFI. sIte: Rentals LLC. Hand warmers, winch, Amount Due: $315.00 as http i//www. edlin e. n et/pa plow. S u pe r c l e a n. of February 1, 2015 ges/Eagle Cap/OstP roperty O w n er : E v a $4500. 541-524-9673 wald Site Prolect Shells Auction to take place on Mandatory Conference: U nit M -5 le in f or Tuesday, F e b r u ary 930 - Recreational $455.00 February 19th, 2015; 17th at 10:00 AM at Unit M- 1 7 le in f or Vehicles 1 2:00-1:30pm at t h e S YS Storage ¹19 o n O stwald S it e ( 2 4 3 0 $455.00 THE SALE of RVs not David Eccles Road in Balm St. Baker City, Unit M- 2 6 le in f or beanng an Oregon inBaker City, Oregon. $605.00 Oregon) signia of compliance is M ega n B rown unit M-15 Submittal D e a d line: illegal: call B u i lding Name of Person ForeM arch 4 t h , 20 1 5 ; lien for $980.00 Codes (503) 373-1257. closing: Serve Yourself Jon Quintana unit M-19 5:00pm (PST) lien a mo u n t fo r $872.00 to: Baker School Distnct 5J Publish: February 6, 9, Attention: and 11,2015 Megan Alameda Legal No.39857 2090 4th St. Baker City, OR 97814 •

•

•

•

•

Vis

I I

I

for our most current offers and to browse our complete inventory.

MOtOr Co. M.J.GOSS 1415 Adams Ave • 541-963-4161

• 0

•

RECORDED PLAT OF SAID ADDITION. Commonly known as: 294 5 8TH AVE, ELG IN, OR 97827 The under-

signed hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a s uccesso r tr u s t e e have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county o r counties in w h i c h the above described real property is s i t uated. Further, no act ion ha s

b een i n sti-

tuted to r ecover the d ebt, o r a n y par t thereof, now remaini ng secured b y t h e trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has b een d i s missed e x -

cept as permitted by

ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell th e s aid r eal property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded p ursuant t o S e c t i o n

86.752(3) of Oregon R evised S t a t u t e s .

There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is s ecured by the trust deed, or by the successor in intere st, w it h r e s pect t o p rovision s t her e i n which authonze sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due t he following s u m s : Delinquent Payments: Payment Information

F ro m 9/ 1/ 2 0 1 3 Through 1/1/2015 Tot al Pa y m e n t s

$9,204 .3 5 L at e Charge s F ro m 9 /1/2013 T h r o u g h 1 /1/2015 Total L ate Charges $0.00 Benefic iary' s Adv a n c e s , Costs, And Expenses E scrow A dv a n c e s $2,371.59 Total A dvances: $2,371.59 TOTAL FORECLOSURE COST: $3,741.00 TOTAL REQUIRED TO R EN I STATE: $1 2,945. 35 TOTAL R EQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $78,366.45 By reason o f th e d e f a u lt, t h e b eneficiary ha s d e clared all sums owing on the obligation sec ured b y t h e t r u s t deed immediately due a nd payable, t h o se sums being the ollowing, to- wit: The installments of pnncipal and interest which became due on 9/1/2013, and all subsequent instaIIments of pnncipal and i nterest t h rough t h e date of t h i s N o t i c e, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent p r o p erty taxes, insurance prem iums , adv a n c e s made on senior liens, t axes a n d/o r i n s u rance, trustee's fees, and any attorney fees and court costs ansing from o r a s s o c iated with the beneficiaries

efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off.

'

1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices

in interest to this gran-

i nt e r e s t

portion of said princi-

t he t r u s t e e ' s d is claimer of representations o r w a r r a nties, Oregon law r e quires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential p r o p erty sold at a trustee's sale

may have been used in ma nu f a c t u r i n g methampbetamines, the chemical compon ents o f w h i c h a r e k nown t o b e t o x i c .

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger b efore d e c i d ing t o p lace a bi d f o r t h i s property at th e t r ustee's sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE S U BJECT REAL P R O PERTY HAVE C E RTAI N P ROTECTIONS A FF FORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF S A LE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF TH E P ROTECT IONS THAT A R E A VAILABLE T O A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND W HICH SETS FORTH CERT AIN REQ U I R E MENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH

BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROT ECTION, A S R E QUIRED UNDER ORS 8 6.771. QU A L I T Y MAY B E C O NSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INF ORMATION O B T AINED W I L L B E U SED FO R T H A T P URPOSE. TS N o : 0R-14-648096-NH Dated: 1-13-15 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Nina Hernandez, Assistant Secretary Trustee's Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of W ashington C/0 Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 Trustee's Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of W ashington 108 1 s t Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll F ree: (866) 925-0241 A-4506825 01/28/2015, 02/04/201 5, 02/1 1/201 5, 02/1 8/201 5.

lar includes the plural, the word "grantor" includes any successor

t or as w e l l a s a n y other person owing an o bligation, t h e p e r formance of which is secured by the t r ust deed, and the words "trustee" and "beneficiary" include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to O r e gon Law, t his sale w il l no t b e deemed final until the T rustee's d ee d h a s been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any

a ny

tions. Without limiting

this notice, the singu-

shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary u nder th e D e e d o f Trust pursuant to the t erms o f the loa n documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN 5 E RVI C E CO R PORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned t ruste e w ill on 5/28/2015 at the hour of 10:00 am, Standard o f Time, a s e s t a b l ished by s ect i o n 187.110, Oregon Rev ised Statues, At t h e front entrance of the Union C o u r t h o use, 1001 4th Street, in the City o f L a G r a n de, County of Union, OR 97850 County of UNION, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the s aid d e scribed r e a l p roperty w h i c h t h e g rantor had o r h a d p ower t o c o nvey a t the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, t o gether which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust d eed, to s a t isfy t h e foregoing obligations thereby secured and t he c o st s a n d e x penses of sale, includi ng a reas o n a b l e charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the nght to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the e ntire a m o un t t h e n due (other than such

r eport agency if y o u fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obliga-

pal as would not then be due had no default occurred), t o g e t her with the c o sts, t r ustee's and a t t orney's fees and c uring any o ther d e f ault c o m plained of in the Notice of Default by tendering th e p e r f ormance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time pnor to five days before the date last set for sale.

Other than as shown of record, neither the b eneficiary n o r t h e trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or i nterest i n t h e r e a l property hereinabove described subsequent t o the interest of t h e t rustee i n t h e t r u s t deed, or of any succ essor in i n terest t o grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last ICnown Address and Nature of Right. Lien or Interest COLLEEN ROBINSO N 2 94 SOUTH 8TH AVE ELGIN, OR 97827 Original Borrower SHIRLEY J OHNSO N 294 SOUTH 8TH AVE ELGIN, OR 97827 Original Borrower For Sale Informat io n Cal l : 714-730-2727 or Login to: www .servicelinkasap.com In construing

Nothing in this notice

w it h

1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices

i rreg ula rities are d i s covered w i t h i n 10

days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer's money and take further action as necessary. If the sale i s set a s ide f o r a n y reason, including if the Trustee is u nable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a ret urn o f t h e mo n i e s paid to th e T r ustee.

This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further r e c ourse Published: January 28, against th e T r u s t o r, 2015 and February 4, the Trustee, the Bene11, 18, 2015 ficiary, th e

B e n e f ici-

a ry's Agent, o r t h e Legal No. 00039730 Beneficiary's Attorney.

If you have previously b een d is c h a r g e d through bankruptcy, you may have been re- One Of the niCleased of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise

t he n o t e ho ld e r s nght's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting o n y our credit record may be submitted to a c r edit

e st t h i n gS about classified adS iS their loVV

COSt. AnOther iS

t he q uick results. Try a c lassified a d today!

Public Notice The La Grande Urban Renewal Agency has published the FY 2013-14 annual report. It ls on file at La Grande City Hall and with the La Grande Urban Renewal Agency. The full information ls available to all interested persons. In FY 2013/2014, the La Grande URA received $975,614 ln tax revenue from current and delinquent tax collections. $187,046 was spent on debt service. There was an inter-fund transfer of $527,662. $276,601 was spent on materials and services and $303,211 on capital outlay.

The estimated tax revenues for FY 2014-15 are $991,000. The estimated total resources for FY 201415 include an additional $25,000 ln grants, and an inter-fund transfer of $1,035,001 and $2,000,000 ln the issuance of debt. $ 4 08,001 ls budgeted for materials and services, $2,630,000 for capital outlay, $125,000 for contingency, and $385,871 for debt service, leaving an ending unappropriated balance of $384,564.

The revenues foregone by local taxing districts due to urban renewal are shown below.

Taxlng Dlstrlct

Revenue Forgone

Permanent Rate Levy

Percentage of Permanent Rate Levy

City of La Grande

$463,971

$4,217,083

School District ¹1

$288,679

$4,843,554

Union County

$185,034 $38,349

$4,850,683 $1,005,768

3.81%

La Grande Cemetery

$17,614

$207,843

8.47%

4H 8 Extension

$10,050

$264,741

3.80%

$6,877

$225,184

3.05%

$1,480 $1,012,054

$39,088

3.79%

Intermountain ESD

Vector Control Local Option Vector Control Total

11.00% 5.96% 3.81%

Urban renewal agencies do not create an additional tax. Instead, during the Agency's lifespan, overlapping taxing districts "forego" a portion of their permanent rate. Once the urban renewal area ls terminated, megan.alameda©gmail.com the taxing jurisdictions receive the full permanent rate of taxes. For the majority of taxing districts this I, N IC H O L A S L e e impact ls less than four percent of their permanent rate levy. The greatest impact ls on the City of La Each envelope s hould Smith, will no longer be p l ainly m a r ked be responsible after Grande, at 11% of their permanent rate levy. The School District and ESD are funded through the State "Ostwald Brownfield Feb. 1, 2015 for any School Fund on a per pupil allocation. There ls no direct impact of urban renewal on their funding. The State School Fund ls funded through property tax allocations but also through other state resources.

Site Prolect" and bear debt occurred by wife the name of the proMeredith Ann Smith. posing party.

Published: February 6, 9, Publish: February 11, 18, 2015 The School District reand 11,2015 Legal no. 4898 serves the nght to re- Legal No.00039887

• 0

•

• 0

•

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 The Observer & Baker City Herald

SMALL BUSINESS

BRAIN FOOD

HAPPENINGS

ICEN ICELLER

The

Oregon businesses encouraged to take 'Safety Break' SALEM — Employers across Oregon areinvited to promote workplace safety and health with training, award recognitionevents,or other creative activitiesduring Safety Break for Oregon on May 13.

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration coordinates the one-day event, designed to raise awareness and promote the value of safety and health in preventing on-the-job injuries and illnesses. The event is voluntary for employers, and businesses can determine what activities are beneficial to their workforce.

"Like any safety stand down, Safety Break byitself cannot promise to magically make an employer's health and safety programrealorm oreeffective,"said M ichael Wood, Oregon OSHA administrator."But as partofagenuineeffortto addressworkplace hazards, this event provides an opportunity to sharpen the focus, and to remind both workers and their employers thatitrequires continued focus and diligence to create a workplace free from the hazards that can cause serious injury, illness, or even death."

Safety Break encourages employees and management to work together on identifying safety and health concerns. The result ofthiscooperation can lead tofewer injuries and reduced workers' compensationcostsforem ployers.

Companies planning to participate will be enteredtowin one ofthree$100pizza luncheons when they sign up online by May 8. The prizes will be given to participating companies as part of a random drawing.

The Oregon Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program iSHARPl Alliance is sponsoring the contest.

For more information, ideas on how to host an event or to download graphics, go the Safety Break for Oregon website at www.orosha.org/subjects/safetybreak.html.

Wildhorse Cheers for Wounded Warriors during Super Bowl PENDLETON — For the third consecutive year, Wildhorse Sport Bar donates funds to the Wounded Warriors Project. A totalof$4,262 was raised duringthe annual fundraiser.

Manager Kevin Haid teams up with Wildhorse vendors for the donation of prizes, then raffle tickets are sold at the sports bar during the Super Bowl game.

Prizes like pool tables, barbecues, city cruiser bikes and NFL-branded merchandise were won by fans who watched the game atthe sportsBar.

Haidsaid hisgoalwas$4,000thisyear, the largest amount raised at the event.

Last year, just shy of $3,000 was raised.

About thiscolumn Small Business Happenings covers Northeast Oregon's small-business community.

The column carries news about business events, staitupsand owners and employees who earn awards and recognition or make significant gains in their careers.

There is no charge for inclusion in the column, which is editorial in nature and is not ad space or a marketing tool. Products and services will be discussed only in general terms.

Email items to biz@lagrandeobserver.com or call them in to 541-963-3161.

Baker County residents can submit items to news@bakercityherald.com or call them in to 541-523-3673.

Permittotals The following is the most recent permit figures available for La Grande and Union County for January: CITY OF LA GRANDE PERMITS JANUARY 2015 Building permit fees (total) $ 1 ,892 Building permits valuation $184,630 M anufactured home permit fees $ 0 M echanical permits $506. 5 0 Plumbing permits $747.50 Electrical permits $1,663.76 Demolition permits $0 Total permits issued 38 UNION COUNTY PERMITS JANUARY 2015 Building permit fees (total) $ 5 ,212 Building permits valuation $651,51 5 Manufactured home permits fees $300 Mechanical permits $1,2 8 2.50 Plumbing permits $168 Electrical permits $3,855.04 Demolition permits $0 Farm exempt permits $0 Total permits issued 58 Source: Union County Chamber of Commerce

•000

thrillof

victory

pL

L

Tim MustoeNvescom News sennce

Tara Henehan, co-owner ofYia Yia Nikki's, is the friendly face her customers see every day. Henehan usually is the only employee who works for the Greek eatery, except when business picks up and she has to hire more employees.

RESTAURANT LOOKING FOR NEW

• Owners put Greek eatery, Yia Yia Nikki's, up for sale

"We have a great clientele. Wewant one of two things to happen with the new owner: they takeit and makeit Greek, or they take the opportunity and do their own thing."

— Tara Henehan, Yia Yia Nikki's co-owner

By Cherise Kaechele WesCom News Service

Yia Yia Nikki's, La Grande's Greek eatery, is up for sale and the owners are looking for someone to continue the business, or bring something new to La Grande.

Tara Henehan and Mike Gekes bought Yia Yia Nikki's, a small one-man operation, in October 2011 from the original owners, Lee and Nikki Welter.

"I wanted a long-term investment," Gekes said of purchasing the business. He said he is Greek himself and had cooked Greek food before. However, Henehan didnothave a lotofprevious experience.

"I don't cook," Henehan said laughing. She said when they first bought the business, Nikki Welter taught Henehan how to make everything.

"It was awesome," she said."It was repetitive, so I did it the way she did it and it was consistent."

The pair kept the menu the

same from the original owners and added a few things here and there. They also maintained the same recipes, Henehan said.

The beauty of Yia Yia Nikki's is it's just a small place, Henehan said. Customers usually find her working behind the counter, but sometimes she needs some extra hands when business picks up. ''We have a great clientele," Henehan said.'We want one of two things to happen with the new owner: they take it and make it Greek, or they take the opportunity and do their own thing."

Henehan and Gekes are moving to Washington D.C., because Gekes has taken a new job. Gekes is already commuting, he said, so they'd like to sell the business as soon as possible.

They'd like to see their customers say goodbye to them, and

hello to the new owners when the transaction goes through, Henehan said. ''We want our customers to welcome them as warmly as they welcomed us," she said.

Until they do find the right people to buy the business, they're going to stay open, Henehan said. She said she'll stay in the area until everything is finished if need be.

They both said they are grateful to their customers and the support they've had through the years.

Those interested in purchasing the business can call Yia Yia Nikki's at541-963-4500 formo re information.

Contact Cherise Kaechele at 541-786-4234 or ckaechele C lagrandeobserver.com. Follow Cherise on Twitter C'IgoKaechele.

ast week I introduced John Naber's Gold Medal Process. John won four gold medals and one silver medal as a swimmer in the 1976 Olympics. The first four steps ofhisprocessarethedream, faithand attitude,aconcrete goal and strategy and plan.

John's first four steps in hisprocess areinternal, requiring thought and planning. The final four are external; visible to others. And, as we witnessed every Saturday afternoon, the agony of defeat was not what was supposed to happen.

The fifth step is shortterm progress. This is where activity is not just measured but reported.

It'stheaccountability step, where individualsare being held toaccount versusthe concrete goal.It alsoverifiesifthe strategy and plan are sound.

I'vediscovered thatin business and in life, those willing to be held accountable are the individuals that make a difference.

Those who will hold themselves accountable soon surface as leaders, people worth hiring, promoting and retaining.

The sixth step is hard work. John missed drinking Mug Root Beer after living in Germany asayoung man.

Upon returning to the U.S., he said that after his third bottle, he noticed four little words on the bottle cap: "No Deposit No Return."

Hard work still matters, but it is now incumbent on leaders in business to not just define what"hard work" is but they must demonstrate it constantly, leading by example.

Why? The workplace is filled with disengaged employees, many who feel they are entitled to the gold but don't understand it has to be earned the old fashioned way: hard work.

The seventh step is will power. When obstacles surface, what happens? Most people give up. Not John, who found himself swimming hour after hour, for five to six hours a day, eleven months a year, for four long years, in his quest for Olym-

pic gold.

GET THE

CONSERVATION

RELIEF

USDAaW ardS$22milliolIfor

Yov NEED FROM

OreIOIICOIISelIIatiOIIPrOieCtS WesCom News Servicestaff

PORTLAND — Union County was included in one of six projects to receive funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service for conservationprojects.

Union,along with Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Lake and Malheur counties are part of the Oregon Model to Protect Sage Grouse.

The Oregon Association of Conservation Districts will oversee theprojectthatprovides technical and financial assistance to private landowners in Eastern Oregon's greater sage grouse habitats to enroll in 30-year Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances. These agreements allow producers and ranchers to continue sage grouse

habitat improvement practicesand be protected from future regulatory requirements should the species be listed under the Endangered Species Act. The Conservation Service is distributing $22 million in Oregon under a new, competitive Farm Bill program — the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

The partners' matching investments exceeded $23 million, resulting in a combined total investment of $45 million for conservation projects in Oregon.

The Partnership Program promotespartnerships across the publicand private sectorstotackle high-priority natural resources challenges.

•000

F OOT PAI N l • Treatment and Surgery of the

• Corns, 8c Callouses

Foot and Ankle • In-grown nails

• Diabetic Foot Screening

• Bunions • Warts

• Treatment for pain in feet, shins, heels, knees, lower back

• Gout

• Custom-molded Orthotics

• Foot Odor, Athletes Foot

MI CHAEL RUSHTON, D P M PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

Dr. Ruthton is a MeCh'rare partiripant and Preferred Providerfor Lifewise

and Blue croalBlue shield

Baker City 2830 10th Street • 541-524-0122 Wednesdaysin LaGrande

1002 Spring Ave, Suite 1 • 541-963-3431 The Doctor speaks Spanish - eI doctor hablu Espan-ol.

•000

10B —THE OBSERVER s BAKER CITY HERALD

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

COFFEE BREAK

•

MARIJUANA

<'<e» ~» « » 3' ov«o<<«Marijnana slInrshonlerwarheneeen •

to repair broken marriage

Colorado, NedrasKa andSKlahoma

By Kurtis Lee Los Angeles Times

DEARABBY: I have been married for guy. But he never says "thank you"when we're done.

25 years.My husband, "Frank,"and I have Other than his manners, he's great and four children. Over the years our relationI'm happy we're together Am I being petty shipbecame rocky— almost toxic.Frank is an aicoholic verbally abusive and a and overly sensitive? My ftrst husband manipulator. (I admit I'm no angel, either) never thanked me either or appreciated me, Eight months ago, I had an affair with so Iguess it's a sore spot. How should I apa formerboyfriend Idated beforeIwas proach this withoutjeopardizing everything married, and we got caught. else?

Frank planted a tape re— HESITANT TO DEAR SPEAKUP corder in my car, hacked my phone and read my texts on ABBY DEAR H E SITANT: Sex is his phone. He threw me out not supposed to be "payment" because someone of thehouse, my belongings placed in black garbage bags. picks up a dinner check. If that's what is happeningwith you and your boyfriend, My boyfriend has divorced his wi fe, it is being approached with the wrong atmoved here and has made a life and a futureforus.H e hassacriftced a lotfor titude.

A person is not expected to thank a me, and I feel bad that I'm thinking about going back to Frank. I miss my home and partner for having sex, unless the sex was family. unusually spectacular. Because you feel Frank begs me to return every day. otherwise, tell your boyfriend what your He claims he has stopped drinking and needs are — and ifhe agrees to thank you, changed his ways. He wants us to go to return the compliment by thanking HIM. counseling and promises to be a better husDEAR ABBY: My niece had a baby a year band ifIgivehim another chance.

I'm scared, but a little piece of me wants after graduating from high school and is to see ifit's true. I have heard stories about now raising her daughter as a single mom. how men can't change, that it will be worse After the ftrst year, I told her that i f there i f I go home and I'll be in a sort ofjailand was anything she needed to let me know, have no freedom. Please help me. but that I would rather contribute to a col— IN PAIN IN ILLINOIS legefund forherdaughter than send her DEAR IN PAIN: If"a little piece" of you toys for gift-giving holidays.

My niece was thrilled, so I set up a college wants to reunite with your husband, then level with your lover. Your marriage may savingsaccount for herdaughter and conor maynot be able to berepaired.However, tribute to it monthly in lieu ofbirthday and if you're willing to try, understand it will Christmas gifts for them. However, when take hard work on the partofboth you those gift-giving occasions come, I worry and Frank, AND the help of a marriage they may feel slighted when presents arrive counselor — IF Frank can maintain his from meforothers.My nieceand Inever sobriety. mentioned it to other family members.

Would it be approp/7'atefor me to send You say you are worried you will lose your freedom if you go back. It is important some kindofreminder occasionally so they know the account is there and growing? you recognize that trust takes a long time to berebuilt,thatthe attempt atreconcili- — CONTRIBUTING TO HER FUTURE ation is a gamble, and whether your marDEAR CONTRIBUTING: Yes, it's apriage can survive the mess the two of you propriate. You should also send your niece have made of it isn't assured. a summary at the end of each year so she can see the progress. In addition, you might DEAR ABBY: When my boyfriend takes consider sending the child an inexpensive f- small gift or card so she'll have something me out to dinner, he always expects sex a terward. I am OKwith it because he's a nice to open.

On the fmnt door of the 20,000-square-footmarijuana dispensaryhere is a laminated sign warning every customer: "Itis illegal to sell or transport marijuana to another state."

"And you can guarantee people read it," said Rick :=='-' OW OPSO Y AYS ii WSSS '.-'---.:=-:: -:Hooper, general manager of the Spot420in thisbarren partof southern Colorado.''We make it Kurtis Lee/Los Angeles Times very, veryclear that this is the The Spot 420 is recreational marijuana dispensary in law heTe.o Pueblo West, Colo.

Whether people obeyis an centrist state. campaign is debatable, given 'Theycan't force their convic- theeaseofdriving acrossstate enthelydifferentquestion, and some neighboring states don't tionsonto Coloradans,"Hooper lines. think a warning signis enough. sald.

In Denver last fall, the police A border war has broken Colorado's marijuana law and the U.S. Drug EnforcementAdministration raided outbetween Colorado, where was approved byvoters in recreational potis legal, and 2012. It allows the sale and several growing facilities that its neighbors, Nebraska and possession of up to an ounce of oScialssaid were producing Oklahoma, where itis not. m arijuana forrecreationaluse marijuana for out-of-state In December, the attorneys for anyone 21 and over with a sellers. valid driver's license.

But most dispensaries are general of Nebraska and Oklahoma sued to stop what Shortly atter the new law not partaking in illegal activO they sayis a steadyflow of took effect, the US. Justice De- ity, Hooper said. We follow marijuana acmss the Colorado partmentoutlinedits enforcethe rules, very strictly. Why ment priorities, sayingitwould jeopardize this movement?" state line. Kansas is consideringjoining as well. notinterfere with Colorado's Nebraska and Oklahoma's The lawsuit,6led directly to legalpotoperationsbutwould lawsuitargues thatColorado cannot pass statutes that the US. Supreme Court, seeks insteadfocuson,am ongother things, preventingmarijuana conflict with federal drug to strike down Colorado's law legalizing recreational marifmm cmssing state lines. laws. It is a violation of the U.S. Constitution, which juana.ItarguesthatColorado's Some police in Colorado agree it's not dimcult to get maintains that federal law is statute conihcts with fedthe"supreme law of the land," eraldruglaws,which consider m arijuana acrossstate lines.

"People can buylegal marijuamarijuanaillegal, even in small accordingto the suit. amounts.

Legal experts have mostly na, take it outofits packagirg, "Mtt unchallenged, I am con- putitin a plastic bag, and scoffed at the suit.

'This is a very weak claim.

6dent Colorado's law will cause theTe's no tellingifit's legal or long-term harm to Nebraska whereitcame kom,o said Marc Their real beef is with the families," the state's new attor- Vasquez, the Erie, Colo., police federal government for not neygeneral, Republican Doug chief enforcingthefederaldrug Peterson, wmtein an open letColorado recently launched laws," said Georgetown law ter lastweek."Itis incumbent a $5.7-million ad campaign to professor Randy Barnett, make it clear to everyonewho has argued a marijuana on Nebraska to take action."

Coloradans, however, aTe especially out-of-state visitors case before the U.S. Supreme bristling thatits staunchly — what the rules are. Taking Court."It is not up to the states to sue each other when conservative neighbors are potoutofthestateisafelony trying to impose their will on and a federal violation. the federal government is not the"open-minded voters"of this But the success of the enforcing the law." :

-

• ACCuWeather.cOm ForeCaS Tonight

1mana

Thursday

F riday

Sunshine; mild

Partly sunny

Baker City Temperatures

High I low(comfort index)

6 28

29 (5

Baker City High Tuesday ................

51 Low Tuesday .................

31 Precipitation Tuesday ......................... .. Trace Month to date ................ ... 0.60" Normal month to date .. ... 0.21" Year to date ................... ... 0.85" Normal year to date ...... ... 1.01" La Grande High Tuesday ................

52 Low Tuesday .................

36 Precipitation 0.01" Tuesday .........................

0.72" Month to date ................

0.38" Normal month to date ..

Year to date ...................

1.48" 2.01" Normal year to date ......

Elgin High Tuesday .............................. 50 Low Tuesday ............................... 36 Precipitation Tuesday .................................... 0.86" Month to date ........................... 3.07" Normal month to date ............. 0.83" Year to date .............................. 6.82" Normal year todate ................. 4.00"

Sunday

Saturday

Partly sunny

55 30

8

54 28

51 26

7

La Grande Temperatures

35 (7)

59 31 (9)

59 36 (9)

56 29 (8)

51 28 (5)

5 8 33 (> 0)

5 4 32 (9 )

4 8 26 ( 7)

Enterprise Temperatures

31 (9)

51 32 (>0)

The AccuWeather Comfort Index is an indication of how it feels based on humidity and temperature where 0 is least comfortable and 10 is most comfortable for this time of year.

O1

Shown is Thursddy's weather weather. Temperatures ar~ e d nesday night's lows and Thnrsday's highs.

y4S4gi

Illl

s I

I

R ed~ n d 31/64

44/I

)4

oryal

r icultu

L'a Grand ,35/59

Salem 41/61

Ne port

n

PerIdleton 38I58

/'

l

Portlan ,: 42l81-,

Gity~ • "

fs

' 28/56

I

33/59,~+ ®

, Eu'geee,s '.4g/58

•

'i

'

yL4g

27/58

' r,

7J

•

., K lamath Fe)ls <' ~,0~27'/61

Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2015

'

'{} .

'

'

~,~g< 'gr

; Tuesday for the 48 contigugus states

High: 87 ................... Thermal, Calif.

Low:-11 ................... Gaylord,Mich. ' W ettest: 0.74" ... Cape Hatteras, N.C. regon: High: 61 ........ Hermiston Low:22 .. Klamath Falls Wettest: 0.63" ... ........... Florence

1Info.

Hay Information Thursday Lowest relative humidity ................ 45% Afternoon wind ............. S at 4 to 8 mph Hours of sunshine ...................... 1 hours Evapotranspiration .......................... 0.06 Reservoir Storage through midnight Tuesday Phillips Reservoir 26% of capacity Unity Reservoir 53% of capacity Owyhee Reservoir 20% of capacity McKay Reservoir 60% of capacity Wallowa Lake 37% of capacity Thief Valley Reservoir 106% of capacity Stream Flows through midnight Tuesday Grande Ronde at Troy ........ 10500 cfs Thief Vly. Res. near N. Powder 348 cfs Burnt River near Unity ............ 13 cfs Lostine River at Lostine .............. N.A. Minam River at Minam .......... 684 cfs Powder River near Richland .. 697 cfs

'.Ontario ':-' .

.'.j-

"

'

un

Oon

Last

Feb 11

N ew

F e b 18 Feb 25

•

'

•000

•

•

•

.

•

eather HiStor

e in

1 i ies Thursday

Corvallis Eugene Hermiston Imnaha Joseph Lewiston Meacham Medford Newport Ontario Pasco Pendleton Portland Redmond Salem Spokane The Dalles Ukiah Walla Walla

• • •

Hi L o

W

61 4 4 58 4 3 58 3 7 61 3 8 54 2 9 59 4 0 58 3 1 62 3 7 62 4 5 59 3 4 57 3 8 58 3 7 61 4 1 64 3 5 61 4 2 52 3 7 59 4 1 58 3 0 57 3 9

c c c c c c c pc c c c c c c c c c c c

Recreation F OreCaSt Anthony Lakes Mt. Emily Rec.

Eagle Cap Wild.

Wallowa Lake Thief Valley Res. Phillips Lake Brownlee Res. Emigrant St. Park McKay Reservoir Red Bridge St. Park

46 55 47 54 56 55 58 56 61 59

22 32 22 29 28 29 32 30 37 31

Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

•

•

Mar 5

On Feb. 12, 1899, an Atlantic coast blizzard pulled extremely cold air southward, causing alow of 8 below zero inDallas. Savannah, Ga., received 2 inches of snow.

il'sfree and awailadle al •

5:13 p.m 6:59 a.m Full

Sunset tonight ....

Sunrise Thursday

•

e

c c c c c c c c c c