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June 11, 2014

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

Results from website survey The most recent poll question posted on the Herald's website, www.bakercityherald. com, was: The new poll question is: "What do you think about Baker City's personnel costs?"

Choices are: "About right," "Spending too much," "Spending too little."

Results:

By Pat Caldwell pcaIdwell©bekeratyheraId.com

The Baker City Council gave the green light Tuesday night to a resolution to create m erit-based payraisesfor non-union employees.

While Resolution No. 3726 passed on a 6-1 vote — Mayor Richard Langrell voted no

— theissue did generate some debatebeforeitsecured ratification.

The draft proposal also did not escape some modification.

Councilor Roger Coles agreed to supporttheresolution providedseveralmo destchanges were added.

Under the merit-wage

boost plan, an employee's supervisor will advocate the amount of the hike but the final decision will rest with City Manager Mike Kee, with amounts not to exceed 2 percent.

The boost willbebased on the performance of the individual in question and

rely on funding approved by the Council. The critical piece appears to be that any kind of raisemust bebased on certified good performance.

The resolution affects about 16 workers, mainly department heads and supervisors.

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School's Out For Summer!

The new poll question is: "Should Oregon allow liquor to be sold in grocery stores?"

BRIEFING

Local, SA LA GRANDE —The trial for Joe and Faith Miller, the North Powder coupleaccused ofm ultiple sex crimes, was postponedTuesday.

Joe Miller, 69, and Faith Miller 55, each waived their right to have a trial within 60 days of their arrest late Tuesday morning in Union County Circuit Court.

Blood Drive planned 3une 16 A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Monday, June 16 from noon to 6 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, corner ofThird and Broadway. To make an appointment to donate, call Colleen Brooks at 541-523-4650.

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Howard was referring to the Two Bulls fire, a human-caused blaze that startedlastweek and forced m ore than 100 people to temporarilyevacuate their homes.

An Oregon State Police Fish and Game sergeant will join the Baker School Board as the replacement for Mark Henderson, who has resigned.

Chris Hawkins Hawkins, 39, was the unanimous choice of the four remaining board members: Andrew Bryan, Kevin Cassidy, Kyle Knight and Richard McKim. Hawkins won the majority vote after earlier motions to appoint both ofhis opponents, Mike Ogan and Rosemary Abell, ended in tie votes.

McKim and Knight favored Ogan while Bryan and Cassidy voted to appoint Abell.

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Brooklyn Elementary School celebrated the last day school with a award assembly for students. Atotal of11,564 Bronco Bucks were placed in a bucket to be drawn by Principal Gwen O'Neal for prizes ranging from scooters to Tshirts. The theme for the day was Welcome to the Circus" and included loud music with teachers and students shouting, singing and dancing. Ranc Quercia, front, won a yo-yo, and Gavin Errend won a huge mustache. Throughout the year each student received Bronco Bucks for jobs well done. The student themes of being safe, building relationships and showing respect to each other was repeated throughout out the assembly.

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• Robert Goodwin, 26, charged with first -degreeassault; victim, 26-year-old Ryan Amundson, in stable condition

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A Baker City man will be arraigned today in Baker County Circuit Court on a chargeoffi rst-degree assault in connection with a Mondaynight stabbing incident.

Baker City Police arrested lj Robert Goodwin, 26, of 2690 Seventh St., at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday G o o dwin at his home.

He is being held at the Baker County Jail.

First-degree assaultisa Class A felony.

A person convicted of the crime must serve a prisonsentence ofatleast90 months.

Goodwin is accused ofstabbing 26-year-old Ryan Amundson with a knife multiple times in the shoulder area. The altercation between the two men, who are acquaintances, took placeabout 7 p.m. Monday at Amundson's apartment, District Attorney Matt ShirtclifF said.

Several other people were in the apartment when the stabbing took place, he said.

Amundson is in stable condition at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City where he was taken by ambulance Monday night.

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CASA of Eastern Oregon will have the annual Daddy-Daughter Night Out from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at Sunridge Inn's Blue Mountain Room.

This dance is for daddies and daughters of all ages. There will be music, dancing, raffles, silent auction, photos and more. Cost is $15 per couple. Tickets are available by calling the CASA office 541-4030405 or emailing casa@ bakercounty.org.

All proceeds support the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASAj program in Baker County.

Wildlife exhibit at museum

It'sbeen a surprising spring for Northeastern Oregon's wildland firefighters.

And the surprises aren't the sort to make them smile.

The region's customary spring rains have been spotty, and persistent dry,

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warm weather has elevated the fire risk to levels more typical of early July than early June.

The abnormal conditions prompted the Oregon Department of Forestry iODFl to declarethe offi cialstart of fire season in the region one minute after midnight

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Typically fire season starts in late June or early July.

"I think it took a lot of people by surprise to have a 6,800-acre fire in early June outside of Bend," said Matt Howard, protection supervisor at ODF's Wallowa Unit

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014

BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 • Lower Powder River Irrigation District Board:7 p.m. at the Sunridge.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 • Swingin' with Sam:The Powder River Dance Club meets, 6:30 to 8 p.m.,Veterans of Foreign Wars Club, 2005Valley Ave.; more information is available by calling 541-5249306.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 • KeithTaylor:Plays piano,5 p.m. to 6 p.m.,Veterans Center, 1901 Main St.; free admission.

• Stefannie Gordon:Plays fiddle,7 p.m., Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St. • The Bruno Dunes Band:7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Earth Bt Vine, 2001 Washington Ave. SATURDAY, JUNE 14 • Interpretive Center Author visit:LenoraRain-LeeGood will present"Madame Dorion: Her Journeyto the Oregon County," 11 a.m., in the Leo Adler Theater.

TURNING BACK THE PAGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 11, 1964 Baker County cattlemen are fighting mad. In fact, the complete lack of progress in obtaining legislation to curb crippling foreign beef imports was bringing them to a slow boil ButWednesday the lid blew off when the Baker County LivestockAssociation's beef import committee learned the President Lyndon Johnson intends to veto any beef import restriction bill that Congress passes.

25 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 12, 1989 An exceptionally jubilant group of graduates received their diplomas Saturday following a year of adversity and triumph for Baker High School.

Amid whoops, hollersand even an occasionalscream as diplomas were presented,128 BHS graduates were obviously ready to move on to the next phase of their lives.

10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald June 11, 2004 With the adoption of the county's cultural plan Wednesday, groups that seek money for cultural projects from state and federal funders will now have a better idea of what kinds of Baker county projects will be considered eligible.

Does the project develop public spaces for performances? Improve communication and coordinator ion cultural activities? Conceive of economic development projects related to culture? Enhance public spaces? Develop people's skills in the arts and humanities?

Those kinds of projects will be most likely to obtain funding from the Oregon CulturalTrust.

ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald June 19, 2013 Baker City Police Officer Craig Davidson, who handles code enforcement and school resource responsibilities, has a different overall emphasis than the officer who covered those same beats previously.

Along with assisting with patrolling and investigations, code enforcement takes up 75 percent of Davidson's time while the remaining 25 percent is spent as the schools resource officer, said Police ChiefWyn Lohner.

It used to be that more time was spent working at schoolcampuses and lessenergy spenton code enforcement, which includes rules on such things as tall grass and weeds, roaming dogs and unmaintained properties.

City councilors wanted more time devoted to code enforcementsothe change was made, Lohnersaid.

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OBITUARIES Joyce Aldrich Former Baker City resident, 1934-2014

Joyce Busby Aldrich, 79, a former longtime Baker City resident, died June 1, 2014, at Sonora, Calif., in the comfort of her family.

There will be a celebration of her life at 2 p.m. Saturday at the

Eagles Lodge, Joyce Aldrich

293 5 H St. Joyc e was born on Aug. 5, 1934, at Baker City to Clarence and Myrtle Busby.

Her family lived at Rock Creek. She was a 1952 North Powder High School graduate and a 1953 graduate of Beauty School.

She settled in Baker City for the majority of her life where she raised her children. Once she retired, he spent her time at Sonora, Calif., to take advantage of the warm weather and to enjoy retired life.

She was a farmer, housew ife, hairdresser,sister, mother, grandmother, 4-H leader and an inspiration to many youth.

She loved with everything she had, family members said. She was never short of laughs and smiles. She was always the first to help no matter the time or energy needed and stayed until the job was completed.

Her favorit e pastimes were playing cards, computer games, going to bingo, attending plays and concerts and enjoying time with her kids, grandkids and greatgrandkids. She dedicated a lotofher spare time to the youth through 4-H to help shapeleadersfortomorrow.

"She will be missed by so many," family members said.

"To our mom, sister, aunt, grandma, and friend, we all love you and will miss you very much. We will see you again. Make sure to save a place for us and watch down on us with all your love hat yo have given us when you walked this earth.

"God is lucky to have you doing his work along with the other angels that he has taken from our family all too soon."

Survivors include her sister, Jan McChesney; daughters, Karla Price iJohnl and Karen Hensley; sons, Ken McLaughlin iKarenl and Robert Aldrich; son-in-law, Sam Carpenter Sr.; grandchildren, Chrissy and Steven Connor, Sam Carpenter Jr., Mandi Hanifen, Chris Price, Adam and April Hensley,

Kyla, Kassie and Kody McLaughlin and Ashton Aldrich; 10 great-grandchilren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Aldrich; sister, Clarice Beach; daughter, Kim Carpenter; and her beloved pet, Gizmo.

Because Joyce loved childrenand inspired leadership in children through 4-H, the family suggests memorial contributions to the 4-H Leaders Association to continue her work.

Robert Johnson Former Baker City resident, 1940-2014

Robert Craig Johnson, 74, died May 24, 2014, with his wife by his side after a long illness.

There will be no public service as he requested. His body will be cremated.

He was born on Feb. 8, 1940, at Baker City to Robert R. and Anita Fleming Johnson. He was a 1959 Baker High School graduate and alsograduated from Eastern Oregon College inow Eastern Oregon University) at La Grande. He earned his master's degree atthe University of Oregon in Eugene.

He taught in the Springfield School District for 31 years.

He married Luanne Lee of Baker City. The marriage ended in divorce.

He married Rita McCracken on Oct. 29, 1970. They had one daughter, Caroline.

He liked sports, fishing and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Rita, and daughter, Caroline, of Springfield; stepdaughter, Karen Smith iMitchelll of Pensacola, Fla.; his mother, Anita Van Hise of Corvallis; brother, Larry Johnson iCharlottel of Vancouver Wash.; two stepbrothers: Charles iJoannel Van Hise and David Van Hise, all of Burns; two aunts, several cousins and many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; his stepfather; a stepson; and several relatives.

Patricia Hamil ton Richland, 1942-2014

Patricia Hamilton, 71, who blessed us with her light, died May 19, 2014.

There will be a private familyserviceover the Labor Day weekend.

Patty was born on Oct. 23, 1942, at La Grande, and she was raised there.

She met her companion

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Harold in 1970, but they reunited on May 11, 1986, at the Earth Tavern in Portland.

Patricia She and Harold Ha m ilton moved to Hermiston soon after, then six years later to Cornucopia.

They lived at Cornucopia for six months, then moved to Baker City, eventually finding a placetocallhome and settle down in at Richland, in 1992.

Pattyloved tocollectrocks.

She had her very favorites set aside on her porch. She lovedto takepictures,butdid not like the camera pointed at her. Patty was a happy person; she loved everybody.

She never had a bad word to say about anyone. This trait was repeated by her children who shared'What we loved most is that she could have used her precious breath to cry, vent, badmouth, or spread hate. Instead she was always so posi tiveand loving andwe always left the conversation on a positive note and with a happy, healthy feeling in our hearts."

She did not leave with regret, remorse, guilt,grief or grudge. Patty gave unconditional love a new definition.

"Mom passed away knowing that she was loved, honored and respected," her children said.'We will miss you and your light more than words can say, until we see each other again. We love you, Mom, and hope you know that."

Survivors include her companion of 28 years, Harold E. Dietzen; her children, Valerie Jean Hamilton, Earl Michael Hamilton and his wife, Samantha Lyne, and Margaret Mary Martha McLean and her husband, Scott; grandchildren Jose"Joey" Talamantes, Marisa Lynn Talamantes, Bethany Noelle Pierre, Nathan J.P. Pierre, Chance Michael Hamilton, Dakota Wallace Hamilton, Tyler Michael Hamilton, Emma Claire Hamilton, Ethan Dale Hamilton and Donovan Patrick McLean; her sister, Pam Tierney, and her husband, Rafael; and many other loved ones and friends.

She was preceded in death by her four-legged companions Buddy No. 1, No. 2 and No.3. iShe loved the name and never changed it, only the number, but all were special to her.l Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O.

Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.

Online condolences may be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Harris Baker City, 1951-2014

Kenneth Harris, 62, of Baker City, died June 5, 2014, at his home.

His memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Monday, June 16, at the Baker City Church of Jesus Ke nneth Christ of LatterH ar d s day Saints.

Kenneth Harris was born on Aug. 21, 1951, at Cascade, Idaho, to Wilford and Ora Mae Harris. He was their third child and only son, or as Wilford would say,"I have seven children and all of them are boys except six."

Ken moved with his family to Midland, Mich., at the age of 3. As a child he was rambunctious, creative,adventurous and daring. He would build tree forts and underground clubhouses all around the woods surrounding his home.

He played and excelled in numerous sports throughout his life.

Ken came to Baker City in his senior year where he met his high school sweetheart, Debbie Jacobson, in seventhperiod Modern Problems class, where he would secretly tie her long hair in knots while he sat behind her. They were engaged the next April on prom night and were married Aug. 15, 1970.

They were always a shining example oflove, commitment and trust to everyone around them during their 44-year marriage. He would never shy away from expressing his love for'his girl" in front of anyone.

They had a daughter, Kareen, born in April 1973, and a son, Kamren, born in August 1977. They raised their children in a happy, loving home where family time and outdoor adventures were aplenty. Not just for their children, but for their children's friends and family alike. Many were able to experience Eastern Oregon in a special way as a result of Ken's generosity and love of the outdoors. He made a tremendous impact on many lives.

Ken had a magical green thumb. Hehad an amazing yard ofbeautiful flowers, fruit trees and berries and his produce would rival any supermarket's.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014

BAKER CITY HERALD — 3A

60TH ANNIVERSARY

WEDDING

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Charlie and Judy Chinn invite family and close friends to join them as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 21.

The party will be &om 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chinns backyard at 44118 Old Wingville Road west of 1' Baker City.

A catered tri-tip dinner Jud y and Charlie Chinn will be served along with a choice ofbeverages.

Cards are welcome, but the couple ask that no gifts be given.

They also request that those attending RSVP by June 15 by calling 541-523-4074. ,

ENGAGEMENTS

Hom Cassidie Brianne Horn and Chad Hunter Adams have announced their engagement to be married in 2015 Both graduated from Baker High School in 2009 and both currently attend Boise State University.

Cassidie works as a barista and Chad has worked at Cabelas for two years.

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Gregory Davidson, a 1998 Baker High School graduate, was married to Eva Sunny on May 10, 2014, at St. George Orthodox Church in Troy, Mich.

The couple met while attending graduate school at the University of Michigan. Both earned Eva Sunny and doctoral degrees.

The bride, a naturalized Gregory Davidson Canadian citizen, was born in India. She is the daughter of Mrs. Sunny Mathew and Mrs.Annie Sunny ofToronto.

The groom is the son of Steve and Judith Davidson of Newton, Kan. The 90-minute ceremony was a traditional Indian Orthodox wedding. It was 0$ciated in English by Father Aju Phillip Mathews, but all 19 songs were sung by a choir in Malayalam, the native language of the bride.

The bridewore a lengha adorned with gold and rhinestones. The bridesmaids wore saris in red, gold and navy blue.

The maid ofhonor was SteS Sunny, sister of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Farina Baig and Emily Shemon.

The best man was Douglas Davidson, brother of the groom.Groomsmen were Manoj Cheriyan and Shuguang Feng.

Following a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple will make their home in Knoxville, Tenn., where both work as nuclear engineers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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The Baker City Farmers Market has a new location this year at the Baker County Fairgrounds, on the grassy area beside the Community Events Center.

The physical address is 2600 East St., just north of Campbell Street.

The market begins June

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6:30 p.m.

It continues through Oct. 22.

This year will feature food events once a month, held the last Wednesday when a localchefcooks up specialty foods.

To stay up-to-date, find the market on Facebook.

Continued from Page 2A Iriendship, adventurous spirit, mentoring, patience He was known for growand unwavering love for all ing unusual berries which ofhis family. It's been said he would then use to make that when someone passes delicious juice combinations. away, the world loses another Ken was an excellent cook library. Ken had a vast, wealth and had an extreme love of knowledge that will be for the outdoors sharing his shared by many. knowledge ofhunting, fishing, Ken is survived by his mushroom and berry picking wife, Debbie Harris; his with many. There is nary a daughter and son-in-law, region in Eastern Oregon he Kareen and Jason Bybee; had not explored. son and daughter-in-law, Ken fulfilled a dream ofhis Kamren and Andrea Harris; purchasing property he loved grandchildren Caitlyn and to spend time at as well. What Alayna Calaway, Loren, started out as sagebrush and Juliun and Zan Harris and rock, he builtinto a grandchild Zack and Sydnee Bybee; his paradise complete with tree mother, Ora Mae Harris; fort, slide, pond for fishing, his mother-in-law, Marlene campsites, fire pit, 4-wheeler Jacobson; his sisters, Jan trail and a 500-foot zip line.

Hatt, Dawna Harris, Denise Ken worked at Albertsons Poundstone, Kristi Nagel in Baker City until 1989 when and Kelli Christen; his sisterin-law, Lorrie Jacobson; and he began his career with the Oregon Department of Correc- numerous extended family. tions, kom which he retired as He was preceded in death a lieutenant in May 2010. by his father, Wilford Harris; He will always be rememhis sister, Sherry Harrison; beredforhisgreatsense of and an infant son. humor, loyalty, patriotism, For those who would like to Baker City, 1951-2014

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Connie Jean Curtis: Graveside service, 1 p.m., Friday, June 13, at Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at Connie's home at 1690 15th St. in Baker City after the interment. Memorial contributions for the purchase of a cemetery marker may be made throughTami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, PO. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.

Onlinecondolences may be made at tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Bruce Lindley: Memorial service, Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m. PST at the Sunrise Christian Church in Ontario.

Arrangements are under the direction ofTami's Pine Valley Funeral Home Bt Cremation Services. Online condolences may be made at tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Howard Steven "Steve" Humphries: Graveside celebration of Steve's life with military honors, 11 a.m., Saturday, June 28, at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Friends are invited to join the family after the service for a reception at the Bull Ridge Brew House conference room, 1934 Broadway St. Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home Bt Cremation Services

make a memorial contribution in Ken's name, his favorite charity was the Wounded Warriors project which donations may be sent through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences may be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

The Quail Ridge Ladies' Golf and Bridge Club is offering &ee golflessons for women 18 and older in June and July.

There will be two group lessons, on Saturday June 21 and Saturday, July 12, both at 10 a.m. at the Quail Ridge Golf Course, 2801 Indiana Ave. Local pro Jody Stewart will be the instructor. There is no charge, and the lessons are sponsored by the Ladies Golf and Bridge Club.

Space is limited. For more information or to register, call JenniferGodwin at541-519-2060.

Freeyouth sports camps this summer Harvest Church of Baker City is offering a series of free youth sports camps this summer.

The camps, for ages5 to 12,includebasketball,soccer and volleyball.

The campsareon Sundays &om 10 a.m. tonoon.

Callthe Harvest Church at541-523-4233 toregister.

The schedule: • Basketball at the YMCA gym, 2020 Church St.: June 15,22 and 29 • Soccer at the Harvest Church, 3720 Birch St.: July 6, 13, 20 and 27 • Basketball/volleyball at the Harvest Church: Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24

Freecommunity dinners on Thursdays Everyone is invited to a free dinner each Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church on the corner of Third and Broadway streets. This week, on June 12, there will be a family fun and games night following the dinner. More information is available by calling the church 0$ce at 541-523-3891.

Chance to learn about college savings plan

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FUNERALS PENDING

OBITUARIES Kenneth Hams

is in charge of arrangements.

Onlinecondolences may be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

POLICE LOG

FarmersMarketopens

By Lisa Britton

John Mattes:85, of Baker City, died June 9, 2014, at Baker City. Gray's West Bt Co. is in charge of arrangements.

Free golf lessons for women

Parents can learn about the advantages of Oregon's College Savings Plan while kids enjoy a &ee performance by the Dragon Theater Puppets June 18 at the Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St. The event will start at 7 p.m.

The 45-minute presentation includes details about the Oregon College Savings Plan. More information is available online at www.oregoncollegesavings.com.

NEWS OF RECORD DEATHS

Haley Brooke Adams and Christian Joel Moak have announced their engagement to be married Dec. 20, 2014, in Baker City.

Haley graduated &om Baker High School in 2010 and just graduated from Washington State University with a B.S. in medical science. Christian graduated from Tumwater High School in Olympia, Wash., in 2011 and is a senior in the pre-law program at Washington State University.

LOCAL BRIEFING

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A SHORT-BARRELED SHOTGUN (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): Debra Efird,39, of 38450 Elkhorn Estates, 9:27 am. Friday, at Valley

Beth Marie Johnson, 26, has absconded kom the supervision of the Baker County Parole and Pmbation Departmenton a conviction for possession of methamphetamine.

The Departmentis asking thepublicfor help in6nding Johnson.

Baker County Johnson r esidents should not attempttoapprehend her,however, said Will Benson, Parole and Probation supervisor.

Avenue and Pear Street; cited and released.

FAILURETO PERFORMTHE DUTIES OF ADRIVERWHEN PROPERTY IS DAMAGED: Aiden Michael Kuhl, 19, of 715W. Fairway Drive, 10:51 a.m. Friday, at the Baker City Policed Department; cited and released.

POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Robert Michael Goodwin, 26, of 2690Seventh St.,7:38 p.m.

Saturday, on D Street off the Leo Adler Memorial Parkway; cited and released.

Johnson has brown hair and hazel eyes. She is 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds.

Anyone with information about Johnsonis asked to callParoleand Probation at 541-523-8217; the neatest police department; or the Baker County Consolidated Dispatch Center's business number, 541-523-6415; or send the informationvia email to parole@bakercounty.

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oen a When it comes to the sickly state of many of the nation's public forests, the rhetoric is rampant and the paperwork plentiful, but the progress paltry.

We were pleased, then, by a clause in this year's federal Farm Bill that has potential to actually benefitlocalforests,and economies.

That clause is no panacea, to be sure, but we'll get to our concerns a bit later.

On the positive side, the Farm Bill acknowledges that dealing with the nation's massive forest health problems — which are best measured in millions of acres — can't be addressed with prescriptions parceled out in doses ofhundreds of acres.

The legislation allows the U.S. Forest Service, in certain areas on the north side of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, to designate logging projects on areas as large as 3,000 acres as "categorical excluSioils.

Normally the Forest Service has to write environmental assessments or environmental impact statements for such projects. Those studies, and the resulting multi-hundred-page documents, can take several years.

A categorical exclusion (or CE), by contrast, is a brief document, perhaps a few pages, that in effect says the Forest Service has determined that a project won't have a major effect on the environment.

We believe that's a reasonable conclusion for many of the types oflogging projects the Forest Service designs these days — projects that basically cull the smallest and most stunted trees from areas, helping the remaining, healthier trees grow faster and better resist insects, disease and wildfire.

In theory, the Forest Service could complete several CE projects in the time it invests now on a single plan.

In addition, CE projects are not subject to appeal by people or groups who object to certain aspects.

If the CE clause in the Farm Bill works as it's intended, the Forest Service ought to be able to treat more acres, and produce more timber for local mills, than it has been doing for the past two decades.

But for all that the Farm Bill might do, there's one thing it can't — shelter Forest Service decisions from lawsuits.

Groups can go to court to stop CE projects.

Indeed, there is reason to believe that CE timber sales might be more likely to prompt lawsuits than sales that come with 2-inch thick environmental studies.

The Wallowa-Whitman's current Snow Basin project, for instance (which is not in the part of the forest covered by the Farm Bill clause), was studied exhaustively in an environmental impact statement.

Yet two environmental groups still found the Forest Service's analysis lacking in substance. Although courtshave rejected most oftheir objections,last month a panel from the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a lower court to issue an injunction that could temporarily suspend logging on Snow Basin.

The Farm Bill might simplify the Forest Service's task of curing ailing forests, but it won't necessarily keep the agency out of courtrooms.

GUEST OPINIONS Editorial from The (La Grande) Observer: It should be of no surprise to Americans who strive to review current events through a prism of objectivity that the main point behind the controversy now ragingregardingSgt.Bowe Bergdabl has been lost.

Surprise, hopefully, won't evolve into disgust, but, since we live in the current political climate, anything is possible.

Bergdahl's negotiated release triggereddebate,finger-pointing andyou guessed it — plenty of politicians jockeying to position themselves in the right light as questions regarding the sergeant' sstatus— was he adeserteror something else — gained momentum.

There isn't much of a debate regarding some facts.

For example, the United States exchanged five detainees — all of them consideredto bedangerous tothesecurity ofAmerica— to retrieveBergdahl.And there some other known facts too. For example, in 2009,Bergdabl disappeared fiom his infantry unit in Afghanistan.

Anyone who has spent even a small amount of time in Iraq or Afghanistan understands that leaving the safety of

Forward Operating Base iFOBl in enemy controlled country — alone — is not just a bad idea it is nearly un~ le. I n 2010, the Army determined he left his post voluntarily. That fact alone, if true, pretty much makes all the other political white noise irrelevant. He left his post without permission. He is — under the rules of the military — either AWOL or a deserter.

Other facts are not so well explained.

Why did the sergeant leave his post? Was the swap for him a good idea?

The list could be — and probably will be — endless. What is discouraging is that the fate of this young man has been turned into what is now standard operating procedure within this nation's political forum: the marquee member of acircus.

That factis not only disdainful but fi ustrating.

What needs to be done is a concerted effort ofseparating factsand then deciding on a course of action. One fact that is, or should be inconvertible, is that America doesn't leave its warriors behind.

Regardless ofhis motives, notwithstanding his status, he disappeared while on active duty in a combat zone. Then he

was paraded by the Taliban on videos like a carnival attraction. America has, in the past,sortofallowed thatdictum — leave no one behind — to fade into the background. All one has to do to find proof is to delve into the factual swamp of the still missing American POWs fiom Vietnam.

The second fact is that it; indeed, the Idaho soldier walked away fiom his post, then the code of Uniform Military Justice is fairly straightforward on thatissue.

There isn't much debate.

We should always do everything possible to find our POWs — whether they deserted or were captured — and bring them back home. If the sergeant committed a crime under military law, then he should be afforded a trial and either exonerated or punished under those mandates.

Beyond that, most of the political bickering is yet another large example of what occurs a lot in modern American politics today: An example of a colossal waste of time.

Yet there is a lingering question and thatis this: How much of an impact will the fi vedetaineestradedforBergdahl have on the ongoing war on terror? It is a question with no answer. At least notyet.

Editorial kom The (Bend) Bulletin: Oregon lawmakers will get another chance to fix the state monopoly on liquorsales,and thatcould be a good thing.

The renewed opportunity comes from the decision Wednesday to halt a ballot initiative planned for this November. Oregonians for Competition had plannedtoask votersto dismantle state liquor control, allowing liquor to be sold in grocery stores along with beer and wine. Organizers decided they didn't have enough time to gather signatures on thepreferred version oftheirinitiative, which has been tied up in court disputesabout thewording ofitsballot title. Organizers didn't want the words "salestax"or"tax"to appearin the title, givenvoters'distaste forapproving taxes.

While we agree with Oregonians

for Competition that the state should relinquish control of the liquor sales business, we're not sure the blunt instrumentoftheinitiativeprocessisthe best method.

The issue has numerous complexities, including the need to preserve the income governments receive from the current system. Millions of dollars now flow into the state general fund, as well as to cities,countiesand drug- and alcohol-abuse programs. There's also an issue with protecting the state's craft distilling business, which could have trouble getting shelf space in stores if the initiative passed.

We were also troubled by the limits the initiative would have placed on the sizeofstoresthatwould bepermitted to sell liquor. Only stores of 10,000 square feet or more would have gained that opportunity under the proposal.

And the issue is clouded by the experience of Washington state, where prices rosesharply after state control was ended, the opposite of what many expected.

Legislat ors have considered proposals to revamp the state's liquor control system before, and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission offered a hybrid system in the last legislative session.

The petition's organizers had previously said they would end their petition drive if the state took action. Now they say they will once again seek legislative action to accomplish their aims.

Legislators must look carefully at Washington state's experience, as well as the many challenges involved in changing Oregon's outdated system.

Getting the state out ofliquor sales is the right thing to do, but it has to be done the right way.

election this fall. Additionally, 51 percent of Baker County voters could not cast a votethatmattered foreitherposition in the primary election.

I am the chief petitioner in a drive to make the County Commissioner positions nonpartisan; meaning that all voters would be able to have a say in who is leading our county. If you want to participate in future Baker County elections in

a way that is meaningful and have your vote matter please sign the nonpartisan petition being circulated in your area.

If you need to locate a petition circulator,want tobecome acirculator,orjust need more information about the nonpartisan petition please give me a call at 541-894-2347 or 541-429-3284.

Your views Petitioner wants nonpartisan county commissioner slots The votes are in and Baker County lost.

Both Republican primary winners for County Commissioner positions 2 and 3, Mark Bennett and Bill Harvey, w ere ele cted by lessthan 18percent of Baker County voters and will not face a challenger on the ballot in the general

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CONTACT YOUR PUBLIC OFFICIALS President Barack Obama: The White House, 1600 PennsylvaniaAve.,Washington, D.C. 20500; 202-456-1414; fax 202-456-2461;to send comments, go to www.whitehouse.gov/ contact.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley: D.C. office: 313 Hart Senate Office Building,U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C., 20510; 202-224-3753; fax 202-228-3997. Portland office: One WorldTrade Center, 121 S.W. Salmon St. Suite 1250, Portland, OR 97204; 503-326-3386; fax 503-326-2900. Pendleton office: 310 S.E. Second St. Suite 105, Pendleton 97801; 541-278-1129; merkley.senate.gov.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden: D.C. office: 221 Dirksen Senate Office Building,Washington, D.C.,20510; 202-224-5244; fax 202-2282717. 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;

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Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber: 254 State Capitol, Salem, 0 R 97310; 503-378-3111; www. g ove rn o r. o reg o n. g ov.

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

Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler: 350Winter St. N.E., Suite 100,Salem, OR 97301-3896; 503-378-4329.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum: Justice Building,Salem, OR 97301-4096; 503-378-4400.

Oregon Legislature: Legislative documents and information are available online at wwwdeg.state.or.us.

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

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

Baker City Hall: 1655 First Street, PO. Box 650, Baker City, OR 97814; 541-523-6541; fax 541-524-2049. City Council meets the second and fourthTUesdays at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Dennis Dorrah, Clair Button, Roger Coles, Mike Downing, Barbara Johnson, Richard Langrell (mayor), Kim Mosier.

Baker City administration: 541-523-6541. Mike Kee, city manager; Wyn Lohner, police chief; Jim Price, fire chief; Michelle Owen, public works director; Becky Fitzpatrick, HR manager and city recorder.

Baker County Commission: Baker County Courthouse 1995 3rd St., Baker City, OR 97814; 541-523-8200. Meets the first and third Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; Fred Warner Jr. (chair), Mark Bennett, Tim Kerns.

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BEND — Fire investigators announced Monday that the Two Bulls Fire was human-caused, and the timber-holding company whose land has been blackened by theblazeisoffering a reward forinformation that leads to a conviction in the case.

Deschutes County Sheriff Larry Blanton told a crowd of about150 peopleatapublic meeting Monday night at Bend High School that it is unclear if the fire, which startedas two separatefires Saturday and burned into one Sunday, was accidental

HAWKINS Continued from Page1A Henderson did not get to vote on the matter because of a conflict of interest in electing his own replacement, Superintendent Walt Wegener said.

But Henderson did participate in the interviews and gavetheboard hisevaluation ofthethreecandidates.

Henderson said he rated Abell, who has a wide range ofexperienceworking atall levels of education and is a current budget committee member, at the top of the list.

Hawkins and Ogan were close in his evaluation, with Hawkins coming out just slightly ahead, Henderson sald.

Hawkins, who has two sons,afi fth-grader and a third-grader who attend the Haines School, as did Henderson's children, has been a statepoliceoffi cerfor20 years. For the past four years he has served as a sergeant in the department's Fish and Game division from the La Grandeoffi ce.

His father, Walt, also an OSP game officer, moved to Baker City in 1994. Chris Hawkins, who graduated from Roseburg High School beforeheading toOSP recruit training, moved to Baker City in 2004 to take his father's position when Walt retired.

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"It's too early to say arson," he said.

Cascade Timberlands has put up a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction connected to the fire. The fire investigation team is looking to talk with anyone who may have information about activity, individuals or vehicles seen on Cascade Timberlands forestland west of Tumalo Reservoir in the days leading up tothefi re.The company owns the land where the fires started.

Oflicials from the Sherifl"s Oflice, the U.S. Forest

Service, the Walker Range Fire Protection Association and Oregon Department of Forestry are all part of the investigation team.

Blanton was one of 18 speakers who offered updates on and reaction to the Two Bulls Fire at the Monday evening meeting at Bend High. The crowd included people who live along Skyliners Road and remain under evacuation order. The Sherifl"s Office ordercoversabout 50 homes.

Susan Mondry, 59, said she's lived in the wooded neighborhood near the Skyliners Sno-park for 20

years, and this is the first time she's had to evacuate.

She said she's been staying in her daughter's spare bedroom in town since Saturday, when the fast-moving fire prompted thecallforevacuation.

While anxious to return home, Mondry said she understands why she and her neighbors have to stay away from their homes until firefighters have a better handle on the blaze. ''Wehave pretty much one way to get out," she said."...

You are not going to get out of there fast."

Like Henderson and Cassidy, who also lives in the Haines area and whose son attends Haines School, Hawkins is a parent volunteer at Haines. He also coaches YMCA soccer.

His wife, Emily, is a speech pathologist for the Oregon Scottish Rite, with offices in Baker City and La Grande.

Just as he does in his administrative role with OSP, Hawkins said he would make it his goal to learn more about what's needed in the school district by talking to "people with boots on the ground.

He said he would meet with teachers, community members and parents to learn ways the board could helpthe schoolsbestserve

After the regular meeting opened at 6 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, Bryan asked the audience and board to remain standing for a moment of silence in recognition of the shooting at Reynolds High School at Troutdale Tuesday.

A 14-year-old boy was shot to death and a teacher was grazed by a bullet fired by a teenager who entered the school with a rifle Tuesday morning. Police said the gunman, who was later found dead at the school, is thought to have taken his own life after the shooting.

In other business Tuesday night, theboard agreed to revise the signs identifying thedistrictas a"weaponsfree zone."

The signs warn visitors about the district's policy regarding weapons on school distric tproperty and advise them to check in at the office. ''We are a Weapons-Free Zone as defined by statute

and must report any weapons to the police," the signs state.

They also recognize that thedistrictfollows Oregon law in defining weapons and the right to carry.

"Failure to cooperate may lead to trespass," the signs warn.

A final line on the new signs also tell visitors that "appropriate weapons are on site."

The new signs were developed at the request of McKim. He was concerned that the signs that had been in place, which did not include that last line, could make the district a targetforpeople intent on doing harm, with the belief that the schools would be defenseless because ofthe weapons-fi'ee policy.

That is not the case, Superintendent Walt Wegener said today. The school district has continued to improve its securitypracticesand emergency response preparedness,

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"I want better for my kids and certainly for all kids in the district," he said.

When asked by directors what he sees asthedistrict's greatest success, Hawkins pointed to the staf. ''We'vegotsome great teachers," he said."Probably the greatestassetwe have is the people who are working out there iat Haines School)."

The board interviewed the three candidates during a work session that began at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Each candidate was asked to respond to the same list of questions designedtohelp the board make its decision.

STATE BRIEFING Campaign lor GMOlabels raisesalmost $1M PORTLAND iAPl — The campaign to put a genetically modified labeling initiative on the November ballot in Oregon has raised nearly $1 million.

The Oregonian reports 4ttp://is.gd/mjVryj l $591,000 of it has been spent with a signature-gathering firm.

Campaign finance disclosures show the political action committee Oregon GMO Right to Know spent the money with Fieldworks LLC. The committee has raised $936,000 tryingto putthe measure beforevoters.

Prineville man killed by falling hay bales PRINEVILLE iAPl — A Crook County sherif's officer says a 77-year-old Central Oregon man who was hit by

falling hay bales has died.

Sgt. Travis Jurgens says it appears that Gordon Stroebel of Prineville was loading hay onto his truck on Monday when the load shifted and three bales fell oft; striking him.

Jurgens says medics tried unsuccessfully to revive Strobel.

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The signs proclaiming the schooldistrictasaweaponsfree zones have been in place at every entrance in the district since 2011. The district formalized its policy at that time in cooperation with community residents who were concerned that an initial proposal would have illegally restricted the rights of patrons with concealed carry permits from possessing firearms on school property.

Only the signs will be changed. No changes in district policy are necessary, McKim said Tuesday night.

The board also adopted the 2014-15districtbudgetwith no change from the figures approved by the budget committee in earlier meetings this spring.

The general fund budget

totals $20,321,988.

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is a good strong $1.2 imillion)," Doug Dalton, the district's chief financial officer

and business manager, told the board.'This is the best cash position to end June in in many years."

Daltonalsoreported that site development details to preparefor mo ving three modular buildings to the Brooklyn property to house kindergartners has been completed. One parking spaceforpeoplewith disabilities will be provided. A backhoe will begin preparing the site for the modulars, which are scheduled to arrive July 17, Dalton said.

Work also will begin within a week to refurbish the Baker High School gymnasium floor and to install new bleachers.

The summer lunch and reading programs are set to begin Monday with meal sites at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7; the North Baker Campus at 2725 Seventh St.; and at Geiser-Pollman Park, Dalton reported.

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of staing. The facility had 21 physician vacancies in May PORTLAND — Oregon Vet- of a total of 75 primary-care erans Administration medical physicians.

'This isn't new to us," centersfared poorlyin a national audit, with the state's Herrigstad said."It's been a facilities recording some of the challenge for keeping primary nation's longest wait times for careproviders.It'sacom petitive market." primarycare,specialistcare and mental health care.

Herrigstad said the delays In Oregon, the Portland should be eased by seven VA Medical Center had the temporary"gap providers" nation's fifth-longest wait time who will serve while another for new patient primary care.

17 physicians are hired within the next six months. HerrigsNew patients had to wait an average of 80 days before they tad said the facility's average rankingreflects both"chalcould be seen, far longer than le~ ' cl i nics in the system thedepartment'sstated 14that have long wait times and daygoal.

The audit also said further clinics in places like Bend, reviews are necessary and where people can be seen in the Portland and Vancouver one or two days.

The VAis adding new campuses of the Portland VA Medical Center and the Rose- clinics in Salem, Oregon, and burg VA Medical Center.

Vancouver, Washington, which Portland VA Medical Center Herrigstad said will alleviate public affairs officer Dan the wait times.

Herrigstad said Monday that The audit comes as Veterans Administration medical the delayin primary care is not a systemic issue, but one centers have endured criticism Associated Press

forlongwaittime sforcare.It is the first nationwide look at the VA networkin the uproar that began with reports two months ago of patients dying while awaiting appointments and cover-ups at the Phoenix VA center.

Examining 731VA hospitals and large outpatient dinics, the audit found long wait times across the country for patients seeking their first appointments with both primary care doctors and specialists.

The review also indicated that13 percent ofschedulers reported being told by supervisorsto falsifyappointment schedules to make patient waits appear shorter.

The audit is the third in a seriesofreportsin thepast month into long wait times and falsified records at VA facilities nationwide. The controversy prompted VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign May 30. Shinseki took the blame for what he decried

as a"lackofintegrity"in the sprawling system providing health care to the nation's military veterans.

In White City, Oregon, the Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics had the third-longest wait time in the countryforspecialistcare wait times. And for veterans seeking mental health care, the White City facility was the seventh-longest.

The facilityis the nation's onlyindependentVA residential rehabilitation center, serving people with minimal medical needs who need assistance with issues such as substance abuse and homelessness.

SORCC public affairs officer Anna Diehl said the delays areduein partto thedearth of mental health providers that the facility can entice to the rural facility.

"Itis quite the challenge to getpsychologists,prim ary care providers to come to this part of the state," Diehl said.

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pos one projects ByAndrew Clevenger WesCom News Service

WASHINGTON — Excessive wildfire suppression costs forced the U.S. Forest Service to putoffm ajor projects in Oregon in 2012 and 2013, including several designed to protect fish habitats.

Under the current funding regime, both the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Managementmust borrow from other accounts once they have exhausted their funds allotted for fighting wildfires. This m eans other projectsare delayed or canceled when their funding is spent during heavy fire seasons.

The Forest Service outlined some consequences of this approach in"Fire Transfer Impact by State," a reportitreleased Monday, In Oregon, this meant that repairs to multiple roads and culverts, needed to keep sediment out of fish habitats, were deferred last year. Hundreds of thousandsofdollarsmeant to improve visitors' experiences of public lands, including

of the water system at the Timberline Lodge on the Mt. Hood National Forest, didn't happen.

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$170,000 in upgrades to trails were put ofE and an

$84,000 project to design a strategy to improve forest resilience was canceled. ''With longer and more severe wildfire seasons,the current way that the U.S. Forest Service and the DepartmentofInteriorbudget for wildland fire is unsustainable," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a prepared statement."Until firefighting is treated like othernatural disasters that can draw on emergencyfunding,firefi ghting expenditures will continue to disruptforestrestoration and management, research, and otheractivitiesthat help manage our forests and reduce future catastrophic wildfire."

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Continued ~om Page1A Northeastern Oregon has been comparatively tranquil so far, although lightning started a couple of small blazes in southern Baker County on the last day of May. Howard said conditions, especially at elevations below about3,000 feet,are conducive to combustion.

"Our lower country is really dry," he said Tuesday."In our canyon country, along the Imnaha, Wallowa, Grande Ronde and Snake rivers, the grass is curing if not cured. A lot of that country is ready to carry fire."

The situation is similar in Union and Baker counties.

"Looking at our fuel moistures, we just felt it was time to go into fire season," said Steve Meyer, protection supervisor at ODFs Baker City office.

Baker County in particular has suffered from a shortage of moisture this spring.

Rainfall at the Baker City Airport during April and May was slightly less than half of average. And the trend has continued into the first part of June, with measurable rainfall on only one day.

Meyer and Howard said moisture levels in down logs and other fuels are where they normally are in late June to mid July.

'This year's grass crop is tall and abundant and although it is still green in most places, the warm dry weather that we are having will allow that grass to start curing soon," Dennis Perilli, forester at ODFs Pendleton Unit, said in a press release.

With fire season in effect, ODF will enforce rules on landowners and the public in areas where the agency is in charge of fire protection.

This includes most private, state, county, municipal and tribal lands in Union, Baker, Wallowa, and Umatilla counties along with small portions of Malheur, Morrow, and Grant counties.

Open burning is allowed on those lands during fire season, but landowners must acquire a permit for all open burning and for burn barrels.

Requiring permits helps ODF officials keep track of who is burning, and when, Meyer said.

Permits are not required for campfires on ODF-protected land.

Fireseason also doesn'tim pose restrictionson campfires, vehicle travel and other activities on public land managed by the U.S. Forest Service or BLM. Those agencies issue their own fire-related restrictions as conditions warrant.

Property owners who burned slash piles last fall or this spring are encouraged to check the piles to make sure they're cold. It's not uncommon for recently burned slash pilestoretain heat forseveralmonths.

Logging and other industrial operations must meet requirements for fire prevention, such as fire tools, water supply, and watchman service when those operations are occurring on lands protected by ODF. For more information about regulations, or to get a burn permit, call the Baker City ODF office at 541-523-5831.

BEND FIRE Continued ~om Page5A The fire, first spotted Saturday afternoon, has burned 6,900 acres or nearly 11 square miles. As of Tuesday night, it was 40 percent contained The fire is 2 miles west of the outskirts of Bend.

Despite dry and windy conditions Tuesday afternoon, the Two Bulls Fire didn't grow for the second day in a row, according to the team managing the fire.

The Deschutes Sheri6"s 0$ce announced Tuesday night that it lifted the evacuation order for 50 homes along Skyliners Road west of Bend. The order had been in place since Saturday night.

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eonar 'scareerni s urs an nonio o - series ea • Kawhi Leonard scores 29 points, his best since high school, as Spurs dominate Heat

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MIAMI — The last time Kawhi Leonard scored this many points in a real basketball game, he was starring at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, California.

Never in college.

Never in the NBA, either.

Until Tuesday night, that 1s.

And on the same floor where he missed a &ee throw that could have cost the San Antonio Spurs the title a year ago, he more than atoned in Game 3 of these NBA Finals.

Leonard scored 29 points, his highest total since those high school days, to lead a display of offensive wizardry that carried the Spurs to a 111-92 win over the Miami Heat.

The Spurs lead the series 2-1, with Game 4 in Miami on Thursday.

'The series is not over yet," Leonard said.'That's one game. I have to keep going and, you know, help the team."

That's about as wild as Leonard gets in his quote game. His on-court game is far more exciting, and the Spurs prefer it that way. He made 10 of 13 shots, scored 16 ofhis points in a historic first quarter that gave San Antonio total control, and addednine more in the fourth to ensure that the Spurs wouldn't let this one slip away.

San Antonio shot 76 percent in the first half to set a finals record, took a 71-50 lead atthebreak forthe highest-scoring opening 24 minutes the title series had seen in 27 years, and scored more points in the first period of a finals game than anyone since 1967.

"It's a simple game," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.

Danny Green and Tony Parker each scored 15 for the Spurs, and Tim Duncan

added 14. The Spurs led by as many as 25 in the second quarter, matching the biggest

BRIEFING Kings look to complete Stanley Cup sweep NEW YORK iAPl — The Los Angeles Kings know they are heading home after Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals.

They don't want to bring the New York Rangers along for the ride.

On Tuesday, one day before their first chance at their second Stanley Cup title in three years, the Kings harkened back to a pair of series — one this year when they rallied from a 3-0 hole to eliminate San Jose in the first round,and the 2012 finalswhen New Jersey won two straightto force Game 6.

Los Angeles took a 3-0 lead over the Rangers with a pair of overtime wins at home and then a 3-0 victory at MadisonSquare Garden on Monday behind Jonathan Quick's 32-save performance.

"It wasn't easy for us to come back &om 3-0 in the first series," star defenseman Drew Doughty said.cwe know how it can happen. All it takes is one game, one momentum shift. The team can run with it, the other team can be down in the dumps.

'That's why this next game is so important. We can't let them back into the series."

Game 4 is tonight night in New York. Though Los Angeles has four chances to reclaim the Cup, notching the first finals sweep since 1998 is just how the Kings hope to do it.

Ellsbury leads Yankees past Mariners SEATTLE iAPl — Jacoby Ellsbury provided the jolt

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San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw looks to pass the ball around Miami Heat forward Rashard Lewis during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA Finals atAmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Tuesday.

"The seriesis not over yet. That's onegame. I haVe to keePgOing and,

you know, help theteam."

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lead any visitor has had in Miami since LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade teamed up four years

ago.

James and Wade each scored 22 for the Heat, who lost at home for the first time this postseason. And some numbers suggested the Heat didn't play all that badly ofFensively — they shot 52 percent and made 10 3-pointers. But they also had 20 turnovers that led to 23 Spurs points, and allowed San Antonio to make a staggering19 ofitsfi rst21 shots.

Yes, 19 of 21. The Spurs were shooting 91 percent at one point in the second quarter.

"All the easy baskets they got, the continuous miscues that we had on defense," Bosh said."It continued to go. Guys just weren't focused.

We were not focused at all.

Our rotations were late. We gave up a bunch of touches in the paint and we were surprised that they were being aggressive.

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It's the finals. cw e did ittoourselves, " Bosh added.cwith all due

the Spurs were rolling. If the most memorable moment of his career was missing the &ee throw on the possession before Ray Allen made the tying 3-pointer in Game 6 of last year's title series, it may have been replaced by the totality ofhis performance in this one.

New York's sluggish offense needed, even if the Yankees still are struggling to score runs.

Ellsbury lined an RBI single on a 0-2 pitch to score Derek Jeter with the go ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night.

"This type of game is the type of win that has been eluding us," Ellsbury said. "Hopefully, if we can win these types of games we'll be in great shape. It's always nice to go out there and throw a bunch of runs up there and make it easy on the pitching stafF, but yeah, you have verygood hitters,it'sjusta m atter oftim e before it really starts clicking."

Ellsbury extended his hitting streak to 14 gamesthe longest for a Yankees player since Jeter's 19-game streak in 2012 — and gave New York just its fourth win in the last 11 games. Ellsbury's hit came after Jeter's ground-rule double ofF Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma.

Scoring the winning run capped a big night for Jeter, one that started with festivities. The Mariners honored Jeter during a pregame ceremony in his final visit to the city where he made his major league debut in 1995.

Jeter was given a seat from the old Kingdome and an engraved watch from former New York teammate Robinson Cano as part ofhis farewell tour gifts.

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TROUTDALE — A teen gunman armed with a rifle shot and killed a 14-yearold student Tuesday and injured a teacher before he likely killed himself at a high school in this town on the Columbia River east of Portland, authorities said.

After the shooting stopped, policespotted the suspect slumped on a toilet in a bathroom at Reynolds High School. Officers used a robot w ith camera a toinvestigate and discovered the suspect was dead and that he had likely killed himself, Troutdale police spokesman Sgt. Carey Kaer said.

His victim was identified as freshman Emilio HoSnan, who was "loved by all," police Chief Scott Anderson said at a Tuesday news conference.

He said HoSnan was found in the boys' locker room.

A girl who used to be Hoffman's girlfiiend said he was "a good kid" and a"down-toearth guy."

"He was very caring, he loved to joke around," said Savannah Venegas, 16.

HoSnan lived with his mother and had an older brother and two younger sisters, both in elementary school, Venegas said.

Anderson said he spoke with HoSnan's family, saying they had a difficult road ahead and sought privacy.

HoSnan didn't have enemies and"didn't stir up trouble," Venegas said.

"They wouldn't have just picked him," she said."It had to be, just, random."

Authorities have tentatively identified the gunman but his name is being withheld until his family is notified,

Anderson said.

The teacher, Todd Rispler, had injuries that weren't life-threatening, and he was treatedatthescene.Rispler, a 50-year-old physical education instructor and former track coach, went to the office and initiated the school lockdown, Anderson said. The attack panicked students and they were told to go quietly to theirclassrooms.

On Tuesday evening, teens on skateboards and others accompanied by their parents joined Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaberata prayervigilat a church about 5 miles from the shooting scene.

"I'm here for him, for Emilio," 15-year-old Jose Medel told The Oregonian.

Medel is a freshman who said he played soccer for several years with Emilio HoSnan.

Earlier, freshman Morgan

Rose, 15, recounted how she hunkered down during the attack in a locker room with another student and two teachers.

"It was scary in the moment. Now knowing everything's OK, I'm better," she sard.

Freshman Daniel DeLong, 15, said after the shooting that he saw a physical education teacher at the school with a bloodied shirt. He said he was texting friends to make sure they were all OK. Anderson said two oncampus police officers were the fi rstto respond to reports of a shooting. The officers and a tactical team sent to the school "brought this to a conclusion," the chief said, without elaborating.

"Oregon hurts as we try to m ake sense ofa senselessact of violence," Kitzhaber said in a statement.

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LA GRANDE — The trial allegedly took place between indictment.

Morrison said the way the for Joe and Faith Miller, the June 2011 and July 2013.

The attorneys for Joe and counts are worded, it is someNorth Powder couple accused According to the Union Faith Miller waived their times not clear which one of of multiple sex crimes, was clients' 60-day rights after an the Millers is being charged.

County SherifFs 0$ce, the victim is a female minor.

Dretke, following a 90-minpostponed Tuesday. attempt to have the charges Joe Miller, 69, and Faith The alleged crimes were against them re-indicted. ute recess, ruled that under Miller 55, each waived their reported in July 2013 when Morrison and Anderson both Oregon law the counts filed right to have a trial within a relative of the victim filed a told Union County Circuit against the Millers did not 60 daysoftheirarrestlate complaint. A months long in- Court Judge Brian Dretke need to be more specific.

Tuesday morning in Union County Circuit Court. The trial date for the Millers, "Ifyou think asking sta who were arrested April 25, information is harassing them, then I had been set for June 19 and Continued ~om Page1A aPOlOgiZef Or trying to get the COrreCt June 20. Ann Morrison, the At least for a shorttim e, attorney for Joe Miller, and the discussion regarding the information."

Kent Anderson, the attorney issue was lively. Councilor — Mayor Richard Langrell for Faith Miller, each said Mike Downing — who has that their clients were waivpreviously endorsed a costof-living iCOLAl increase ing their 60-day right so that urged acloserinspection of asked again. they could have more time to for non-union employees wages for non-union stafF Langrell repeated the — asked Kee if the meritpreparefortheirtrials. datingto 2004.

Council goal of keeping The couple both face based plan is in addition to Councilor Barbara Johnemployee costs down.

32 counts of sex charges, aCOLA. son did not seem convinced Johnson said that goal was "This would open the opincluding multiple counts of Langrell's idea was sound.

Langrell's.

"I'd like to know what we irst-degree rape,fi f rst-degree '%e all voted on it," Lanportunity for future councils sodomy, first-degree sexual to do a COLA," Kee told are hoping to accomplish grell responded.

"There is a lot more inabuse and sexual misconDowning. with this," Johnson said."It's duct.

Langrell asked a number past history. Why are we volved in salaries than labor The Millers were arrested of pointedquestions regard- going back that far?" costs. What are you trying "Iguesswe are trying to in late April following an ing past salaries and wage to accomplish by harassing April 23 joint secret indicthikes for city employees and show the raises have been stafF to go back 10 years?" inconsistent over the years," Johnson asked.

"If you think asking stafF Langrell replied.'%hat we need to do is we need to look for information is harassat a ten-year span to see ing them, then I apologize what the COLAs were each fortrying togetthe correct year." information," Langrell said. '%e have not given a raise As the debate continued, ito non-union represented Councilor Kim Mosier employees) in three years, pointed out that the City so what are we trying to Council was not reviewing accomplish now?" Johnson the advantages or disadvanBetles aiMI I:I'Lltlj,T~

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With her new lucky pole Jordan Jennings,7, and her dad Bryan Jennings unhook a 10 1/2-inch rainbow trout that was Jordan's 15th fish of the day during the annual fishing derby Saturday at the Highway 203 Pond. Jordan was going for the most fish of the day with her secret combination of worm and Powerbait.

tages of a COLA. "Iwant toreiterate that what is in front of us is not a COLA and intentionally not

auction surplus equipment — including three vehicles — on eBay and GovDeals. com; • OKd Resolution No. a COLA," she said."A COLA doesn't require any kind of 3725, endorsing temporary positive performance. This parking restrictions in allows employees, those per- Baker City during the Baker forming well, to get a merit City Cycling Classic June 27-29; increase when the funding • Sanctioned Resolution is there."

Councilor Clair Button 3724, a mechanism that also seemed to imply the transfers $750,000 from the city's unappropriated ending dialoguehad shifted from the merit-base wage hike fund balance to the Water proposal tosome other topic. Utility Construction Depart'%e seem to be searchment for the UV treatment ing for a lot of information plant currently under without a point," he said. construction; • Approved nine priority Though the elected board eventually OKd the resoluCouncil goals for the next tion, the final version of budget cycle. the blueprint will include a The Council also agreed number of revisions advotoreview a listofLeague cated by Coles, including a of Oregon Cities goals and provisionthat theproposed send them back to that 3 percentceilingfor the organization by July 25. The m erit increase be dropped to League of Oregon Cities 2 percent. asked the Council to evaluIn other business Tuesday, ate 22 separate initiatives the Council: and narrow the list down to • Approved a plan to fourobjectives.

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and Ron Wyden, both D-ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho.

OregonReps.Greg Walden, R-Hood River, and Kurt Schrader, D-Canby, have both introduced similar legislation in the House.

Under the current wildfire suppression plan, agencies project their annual fire costs by taking the average of the previous 10 years.

Between 2004 and 2013, both the Department of Interior's and the ForestService's wildfire costs exceeded the 10-year average seven times.

When those funds run out, agencies are forced to use fundsallocatedfor otherpurposes. While Congress often backfills those accounts, work on otherprojectslikehazardous fuels reduction intended to mitigat e the damage caused by future fires, can be thrown off schedule.

In April, the BLM and Forest Service warned that their fire suppression costs could run as much as $1 billion over budget, although the projected overrun will likely

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New La Grande businesses hosting grand openings Blue Mountain Outfitters outdoor equipment and apparel shop and Allure Beauty Bar will host their grand opening at 4 p.m. Saturday at 1124Adams Ave. in La Grande.

The event will feature door prizes and raffles, and food and drinks will be pmvided.

The UnionCounty Chamber ofCommerce Ambassadors will be in attendance tofacilitatetheribbon cutting scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

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prioritizing CEDSresults The updates for the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy are in, and Northeast Oregon Economic Development District needs help to prioritize them.

The district is asking interested indivudals to take their survey at www.survey monkeycom/s/25KW2PR. The CEDS gives public and private entities an opportunity to consider an inventory of major projects that could benefit the region as a whole, and to prioritize them in a formal way. The CEDS are useful for local government and nonprofits when considering funding and logistics.

The CEDS are a communications tool and not a funding mechanism itself. However, it helps NEOEDD staff refer potential funding sources to pending projects.

NEOEDD shares the CEDS with federal funding agencies and state and federal legislators. It is available online for private foundations or others to consult when researchingpotentialprojects.TheState of Oregon also uses it to inform its regional solutions team projects.

The deadline for taking the surveyis Friday.

OSU's food preservation and safetyhotline opens 3uly 14 Canning and preserving food is a timehonored Oregon tradition. Oregon State University offers a hotline to do it safely.

The Oregon State University ExtensionService'sfood preservation and safety hotline helps Oregonians safely can and preserve their garden's abundance again this summer.

The hotline is a useful resource for food safety information even in the Internet age, said Nellie Oehler, a faculty member with the OSU Extension Service's Family and Community Health program and M aster Food Preserver coordinator in Lane County.

'There's a lot of misinformation online and you have to know the right websites to get accurate information or you could literally kill yourself if you use techniques that arenotsafe,"Oehlersaid."People callusto get reliable information from a real person.

The Lane and Douglas County Master Food Preservers who answer the calls have good training and years of experience canning and preserving food."

For more information, go to the OSU Extension website on food preservation at http//bit.ly/YqgsFE. OSU Extension's Ask an Expert service also takes online questionsabout food preservation.

The toll-fi'ee hotline at 1-800-354-7319 is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14 to Oct. 17.

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Head Cashier Julie Peterson, right, rings up goods Monday for a customer in the expanded Nature's Pantry Natural Foods store in La Grande.

ion com e e • Nature's Pantry Natural Foods completes second major expansion

By Bill Rautenstruach ForWesCom News Service

Dennis and Linda Clayville remember the day when the corner of Fourth Street and Adams Avenue in downtown La Grande was a hopping place.

And they believe it's about to be born again.

The Clayvilles, owners of Nature's Pantry Natural Foods at 1907 Fourth Sturecentl y celebrated the completion of their second major store expansion since 2012.

They've grown to 7,500 square feet, and have their office in a loft above the store.

To get to the office, one climbs a fancy spiral staircase. From there, once-tiny Nature's Pantry looks just like a well-stocked, big and bustling supermarket.

And thatit should. The Clayvilles have raised the ceilings, impmved thelighting,im proved streetaccess, expanded their bulk food section, added more organic and locally gmwn produce and more specialty items like gluten and salt-fiee foods.

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Nature's Pantry's new awning-covered entrance features automatic sliding glass doors. productsand more servicesfor our customers," Dennis Clayville said."It' sjusta tremendous feeling to have it done."

With her avid interest in health and nutrition, Linda Clayville started Nature's Pantry in a small spot on the main floor of the Foley building on Adams Avenue in July 1986.

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"Nature's Pantry was really Linda's idea. She was teaching health and cooking classes and it was hard for people to find the stuff she was talking about," Dennis Clayville said.

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become profits.

But the typical business owner doesn't get into the specifics with employees about company finances. The generic "we need to cut costs" theme is now viewed with skepticism by employees who have been through layoffs, no raises, rising health care costsand increased costof living outside of work.

An early mentor proved the results ofhis philosophy about watching the pennies that employees spend. He was unique in that he shared the financial information with his team so everyone could understand his thinking and the financial results that were generated as a consequence.

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he bottom line, the profitability of a company, should matter to every employee, but many owners tend to keep this information private. Owners then complain when profits are thin.

When managers and employees are kept in the dark about company finances, all the potential help that they couldprovide toreduce costs, eliminate waste and become m ore productive islost.

Thisservestoreinforcethe belief that employees on the payroll aresimply expenses waiting to be cut from the profit and loss statement.

This is no way to gain loyalty, increase commitment or improve productivity. It is an excellent way to decrease engagement and have people startlooking for ajob somewhere else.

In business, pennies quickly add up to dollars.

In a 60-person company, if each employee could reduce

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NerdWallet, a Calfornia consumer-advocacy group, ranked Union as the 20th best city in Oregon to own a home.

Union makes top 20 homeownership list ByAndrew Cutler The Observer

A reportreleased by aCalifornia consumer-advocacy group says Union is one of the best places to own a home in Oregon.

The city ranked No. 20 on the list for homeownership.

NerdWallet based the rankings on three factors, taken from federaldata,thatinclude availability ofhomes, affordability and whether or not the city is

growIng. 'This is part of a nationwide look we are doing on homeownership," said Maggie Clark, an analyst with NerdWallet. cWe started in January with a national study. Now we are goingstateby state.It'spartof our mission to give consumers as much information as possible as they try to make big financial decisions."

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Whether it is selling at farmers' markets and roadside stands or marketing through community-supported agriculture, Oregon producers are more likely than their counterparts in other states to cut out the middle man.

The latest Census of Agriculture shows Oregon farmers and ranchers are among the nation's leadersin farm direct marketing. cWith farmers' markets now in full swing, roadside stands and u-pick operations springing up, and CSAs ready to provide fresh and local produce, it's abundantly clear that consumershave a directpipeline to what is being produced on Oregon farms," said Katy Coba, director ofthe Oregon Department of Agriculture.'That's exciting and good for both the

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The latest information from the Census of Agriculture shows the state's farmers and ranchers are among the nation's leaders in farm direct marketing. grower and the consumer."

According to the Census of Agriculture, Oregon ranks sixth in the nation with 6,274 farms reporting direct sales of agricultural products to individual consumers. Only California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio have more farms with direct sales.The value ofsalesby SeeOregon / Page 11B

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About the survey METHODOLOGY The overall score for each city was derived from each of these measures: 1. Homeownership rate made up 33.3 perent of the total score. A higher rate earned a higher score. The rate comes from the U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-year Estimates for all places in the state.

2. Selected monthly owner costs as a percentage of median household income made up16.7 percent of the total score. A lower percentage earned a higher score.

Monthly homeowner costs as a percentage of median household income made up one-half of the affordability score. Median household income comes from the U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-year Estimates for all places in the state.

3. Median home value made up 16.7 perent of the total score. A lower value earned a higher score. Median home value made up one-half of the affordability score. Median home valuecomes from the U.S.CensusAmerican Community Survey 5-year Estimates for all places in the state.

4. Population change from 2010 to 2012 made up 33.3 percent of the total score. A higher percent change earned a higher score. The 2010 population came from the 2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for all places in the state.

TOP 10 1. Gervais 2. Chenoweth 3. Canyonville 4. Columbia City 5. Irrigon 6. Odell 7. Mulino 8. Mount Hood Village 9. Dundee 10. Lafayette OTHER NOTABLE CITIES 20. Union 25. Nyssa 51. Hermiston 52. Umatilla 54. Boardman 71. Milton-Freewater 75. Baker City 76. Pendleton 100. Bend 104. La Grande 109. Ontario — NerdWallet

LIST Continued ~om Page 1B Clarksaidotherfactors, such as monthly household income,were also considered for the list.

Gervais, a small community 14 miles northeast of Salem, was the top cityin Oregon for homeownership, and Lincoln City was last on the list.

"Small cities tended to come out ahead on the list," Clark said."All of the top 10 places have fewer than 5,000 residents. That was kind of interesting. Those small cities had some pretty significant population growth."

Union's homeownership rate is 73.5 percent, meaning that of the homes in the city, 73.5percent arelived in by their owners. cWeuse that because it is a measure of stability. Generally speaking if people are living in houses they own, they're not moving as regularly," Clark said."Renters tend to move more often. It shows the level of investment in a community and how long people are staying and how stable it is."

In the other measured categories, Union tied for eighth — among the top 20 — on what percentage of their

monthly income homeowners spend on their homes. Union residents spend about 30 percent of their monthly income.

"That's how much people are actually spending on their homes every month.

That's the number potential homebuyers should look at," Clark said."It tells you about how much,ifyou make the median income in town, you are going to spend on your home each month. That's a standard that's set by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development."

While Union fared well on the list, other Eastern Oregon cities did not do so well.

La Grande did not fare well on the list, ranking 104th.

Baker City fared a little better coming in at No. 75.

Pendleton ranked 76th and Ontario figured in at No. 109.

La Grande ranked low in homeownership rate. Only 19 cit iesofthe 150 on the list ranked lower than La Grande's 52.6 percent.

Gary Tate, a realestate broker in La Grande, said the market in La Grande remains somewhat slow.

"The cheaper houses are selling, not the higher priced houses," Tate said. "I'd say the market is starting to come back, but it's not yet where it should be."

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Nature's Pantry Natural Foods expanded its bulk foods section. Working with bulk goods Monday is store owner Linda Clayville.

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ies and arts and crafts shops all under one roof in the building in the near Continued ~om Page 1B future.

Demand for health food never The Nature's Pantry rewaned, and the store continued to D. Clayville model includes an entrythrive.

In 2012,m ore adjacent space way into the marketplace, and one into the New became available and the Clayvilles Town Square's Upper used it to expand the grocery and refrigeratorand freezersections.

Room, a conference facilThe next expansion became possible ity. Dennis Clayville said when the Sub Shop, which did business he and his wife believe next door to Nature's Pantry, relocated. A L. Clayville Nature's Pantry and the marketplace will play well host of mostly local contractors, including General Contractor Gary Stubblefield, off one another, and added that they are AC Electric, Carpet One, La Grande thankful to be Adelsberger's tenants.

Drywall, Steve Fincher Cabinets, Turner cWe have been talking with the Sheet Metal, Mike Hindal Masonry and building owner quite a bit about the others converged on the job and comfuture of our business. He was a pretty pleteditaboutthreeweeks ago. good encourager for us to expand," Business is all about location, and Clayville said. the Clayvilles believe theirs couldn't Adelsberger is partnered with Joseph grocer Troy Bergland in an effort be better .AlAdelsberger,owner ofthe New Town Square, is set to open his to open a grocery store across Fourth m arketplace, with retailstores,eaterStreet from Nature's Pantry, in the

building formerly occupied by Blockbuster Video.

The two have applied for$500,000 in city urban renewal funding, and the Clayville shope they getitand proceed with the project.

Linda Clayville recalled the days when both Blockbuster and Safeway had stores on the nearby corner of Fourth and Adams. She said the corner was a vibrant one then, and could be again with the grocery store, Nature's Pantry and the marketplace all doing business in close proximity.

"It was really busy when Safeway and Blockbuster were there, and it slowed down after they left," she said.

Dennis Clayville said this likely is Nature's Pantry last expansion, but added that he's happy with the state of the business now.

"The closest you can find a store like ours is in Bend. People come in from the biggercitiesand they're surprised we're so well-stocked," he said.

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Thanks to the musicians for donating their time and talent to raise funds to build the bandstand.

Musicians will have tapes or cd's for sale at the concert.

Bring your lunch and lawn chairs to the park and enjoy the music.

Donation gladly accepted — suggested donation $5 per person Powder River Music Review concert series is presented to raise funds to build a bandstand pavilion in the centerof Geiser-Pollman Park. Brochure and brick order blanks may be downloaded at www.bakercitybandstand.org for anyone interested in purchasing an engraved brick to be placed in the stage of the new bandstand pavilion There will also be a brick order table at the concert.

Soroptimist international of Baker County (SIBC) is the 501(c)3 non-profit for this project.

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When he retired from the Marine Corps in May and became a managerfor a defense contractor,Col. Mark Desens knew he was entering new territory in many ways.

In corporate America, everything from resumes to management styles is different, he said. Personal finances, especially, require some homework.

"I'm really fortunate to have a pension, the (military retirees') Tricare health insurance and to land a job through the wife of a fellow officer," said Desens, 51."But I still have a lot to sort through."

Desens is debating: Should I get a dental insurance policy? Will my

salary make up for the allowances (such as housing) I received while in the service? How should I shelter my savings kom taxes? Should I enroll

Ga."Especiallyifyou live on a base, the government provides your housing, phone, utilities, vehicle, clothes, health care, insurance, even your in my employer's 4014)? Should I get gym. It gives you a steady paycheck. an individual retirement account too? You come home, and you have to do Do I need long-term-care insurance? all this yourself. You have to learn the The learning curve is even greater financial basics that your nonveteran for younger veterans, said Mechel kiends learned while you were gone."

Lashawn Glass, who co-wrote"The When Glass moved home to her mother's house, she reacted by Veteran's Money Book" after shifting kom a 17-year-old enlistee to a crawling into a shell.

22-year-ol d veteran to a 43-year-old "I was just existing, not looking forward," she said."My wake-up professional financial counselor.

Though being in the service gave call was when my mom told me I her maturity and confidence, Glass had six weeks to find my own place.

That forced me to learn the differsaid, she was a"financial illiterate in debt" when she left. ence between'wants' and'needs,' "In the service, you're isolated," make a budget and plan."

Especially if they have been said Glass, a resident of Fayetteville,

establish credit," Glass said."It's not just about getting loans for a home or car, but also because nowadays, employers check your credit too."

Don't let pride get in the way, warned retired Lt. Col. John Phillips,58,co-author of"Boots to Loafers: Finding Your New True North."

"Be proud of your service, but put it behind you," Phillips said.'You're a civilian now, and there's a huge support system out there to help you."

Many veterans need help looking ahead,Glass said."In the service, the message is — when you get a break, you go to the bar, cut loose and have fun," she said."So you just live for today. Now, you have to think about supporting your family and beingabletoretire."

overseas, some veterans return toa financial reality check, Glass added.

"I talk to vets who don't even realize how bad the economy is," she said."In addition to not having personal finance skills, they're not preparedtocompete forajob in today's competitive market."

Desens is ahead of younger veterans because he already owns a home and car. He knows his financial goals — to retire and afford future health care expenses for himself and his wife.

The younger veterans, Glass said, usually need a"financial action plan," with attainable goals and advice kom pros.

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The growers behind the numbers agree thereare advantages tofarm directmarketing. The middle man is eliminated, which gives the farmer a better profit margin. Other advantages of selling directly include better price and getting the money sooner. For the consumer, it's easy and satisfying to know that the product being offered is directly kom an Oregon farm and locally grown.

Board of Agriculture member Barbara Boyer co-founded the McMinnville Farmers' Market. She isn't surprised by Oregon's high rankings in farm direct marketing.

'The consumer is getting more educated and I think they want to dose the loop kom when the produce leaves the field to when it makes it to their plate," Boyer said.'There's a comfort level with food purchased directlykom the farmer. I think the consumer enjoys meeting the farmer and having that conversation. That experience is just as important as the purchase."

Laura Masterson is another board of agriculture member not surprised at Oregon's standing, especially given the increased interest by consumers wanting to know where their food comes kom.

'The opportunit iesforpeople to buy direct, the growth has been exponential in farmers' markets, CSAs, in all of those areas," says Masterson.'We've been reaching into new markets, reaching new people, reaching suburban audiences that didn't have access before, and all that equals more opportunities formore farmers."

On a county level, Clackamas County leads the state in the number of producers parlicipating in farm direct marketing with 839 farms.

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On a county level, Clackamas County leads the state in the number of producers participating in farm direct marketing with 839 farms. Lane (609), Marion (535),Yamhill (451), Linn (419) and Washington (411) follow in rank in terms of number of farms selling directly to the consumer.

In terms of sales, Marion tops all counties at $6.3 million followed by Lane ($5.6 million), Multnomah ($3.8 million), Benton ($3.7 million), Clackamas ($3.2 million), Washington ($3.2 million) and Linn ($2.1 million). Even counties outside the Willamette Valley have significant sales and participation in farm direct marketing. Douglas ($1.7 million), Jackson ($1.5 million), Hood River ($1.5 million) and Lincoln ($1.5 million) counties are among the state's leaders.

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HHWis anything labeled toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive or explosive. These materials can threaten family health and the safety of pets and wildlife.

What are some examples of hazardous waste?

Aerosols, Bleach, Drain Cleaners, Metal Polish, Mothballs, Oven Cleaners, Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Ammonia-based Cleaners, Mercury Thermometers, Wood Polishes,Waxes,Fertilizers, Insecticides, Herbicides, Rodenticides,Spaand Pool Chemicals, Roofing Compounds, Antifreeze, Batteries, Motor Orl, Paint Strippers and Thinners, Gasoline and more.

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La Grande Facility: Open to any resident of the three counties every other Tuesday, 8am-12 noon. By appointment, however, small labeled quantities accepted daily. (541) 963-5459.

Baker City Facility: Open the first Wednesday of each month, 10am-12 noon. By appointment only. (541) 523-2626.

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

DEARABBY: I'm a twice-divorced woman DEAR CREEPED OUT: Children have been known to act out to get attention. If who found my present husband late in life.

I'm in my early 60s, and my husband is in his a parent acts shocked at something the child does or says, the child will repeat the 70s.We married quickly because Ididn't want to bealonein life and IthoughtIloved him. action for its shock value. Because you are M y husbandworkswhileIstay athome concerned that your daughter's behavior isn't normal, the person to discuss this with because ofa medical condition. Because Iget bored, I spend some of my time would be her pediatrician. communicating with and texThe doctor can put your fears DEAR tirg mcde friends fmm the past to restoralertyou ifthereis and one of my ex-husbands.

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DEAR PASSING TIME: This isn't harmShe andherhusband are behind in their less fun; it's a threat to your marriage. Wheth- m ortgage, student loans,federal,state and er I consider it cheatingis beside the point. propertytaxes,utilities,etc.Over the past W hether your husband and your ex'sfiancee 15 years, we have given them more than would consider it cheating is the question. $40,000 to help them stay afloat. Things If they got wind of your"pastime," I suspect have not improved. both would be hurt, angry and feel violated.

Now that my wife and I are retired, the money we provide is cutting into our retireNot only that, you could lose Husband No.3. ment savings. For the sake of our grandchilDEARABBY: My 2-year-old daughter dren, we continue to bail Lauryn out hoping their finances will improve. But now we has recently become boob-obsessed. The ftrst thing she does in the morning is point at my have begun to think our handouts should chestand say,"Boobs!"Ifshe hugs me,she come at a cost. tries to grab them. Sometimes I catch her We want to tell Lauryn and our son-in-law staring at my chest infascination. I scold her that the moneywe've given — and have continwhen she grabs at them, but it's disturbing ued to give — will count against their inheriI never taught her the word"boob"and feel tance. Itdoesn't seem fair that we have given annoyedthatsheprobably learned itfrom our so much to this one daughter and her family andrelativelylittle to her sisters. Do you agree? sitter. When I spoke to the sitter aboutit, she laughed and said it's perfectly normal and that We'd appreciate your thoughts on this.

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— CREEPED OUTIN needy. An attorney can guide you, and it will VALENCIA, CALIF. be money well spent.

WASHINGTON — At the rate they're going, it will take another 107 years until women hold half the seats in Congress, according to a study by the Institute for Women's Policy Research, a nonpartisan group that studiesfemale-centered issues.

With 99 women among the 535 members of Congress currently — a record highthe 107-year estimate is "an optimistic model," institute study director Jeffrey Hayes sald.

In the last 20 years, the number of women in Congress has grown at a rate of one to nine female members per session. The incremental steps towardgender parity follow fiom the 1992 election, when the number of women in Congress rose fiom 32 to 54. That increase was the first — and last— ofthatmagnit ude.

"There are particular moments in time ... that meant that a lot more women got elected that year," said Kathy Kleeman, senior communications officer at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.

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Women currently hold 18.5percent of the 535 seats in the House and Senate.

A new study says women willgain an equalnumber of seatsin 2121, orin 107 years. Number of womenin the US. Congress since 1917by congressional session: 79 • House g Senate

had sexually harassed her.

As the numbers grew steadily if gradually, Congress changed.

Most notably, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was elected the first female speaker of the House of Representatives in 2007. Another change: The House installed a more centrally located women's restroom, near the Speaker's Lobby, in 2011.

While a woman has never served as the minority or majority leader on the Senate side, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., the first female chair oftheSenate Appropriartm — and wln. tions Committee, became the The 1992 surge of viclongest-serving female senatoriousfemale candidates tor in 2012.

"More things like that stemmed, in part, from a backlash after many of the need to happenfor the members of the all-male Sen- spotlight to be shining on the ate Judiciary Committee in politicians who happen to be 1991 brushed off Anita Hill's women and are doing great claims that Supreme Court things," said Elyse Shaw, the nominee Clarence Thomas Institute for Women's Policy

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Congress gender parity, 2121?

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