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War correspondent Peter Maas speaks to a La Grande High School government class about his experience as a journalist last month. Teacher John Lamoreau's students have interviewed a number of prominent figures via Skype, including Washington, D.C., attorney Mark Zaid last week.

By Dick Mason The Observer

La Grande High School senior Jared Rogers admits he was on edge as he walked up to the front ofhis school's audio visual auditorium recently for a face-to-face encounter with internationally known journalist and author Peter Maas.

Maas, however, dissolved Rogers' uptight feeling with two words.

"Nice haircut," Maas said, referring to Rogers' Mohawk cut. Rogers smiled when he heard the comment.

"It brought down the tension," said the LHS student.

Rogers then posed a question to Maas, who was notin the auditorium butinstead on the

East Coast where he was fielding questions via Skype from LHS students in John Lamoreau's US. government class.

Maas, who thoughtfully fielded numerous questions on issues such as warrant-less surveillance by the National SecurityAgency, is one of tlnee prominentindividuals students in Lamoreau's classes have interviewed via Skype in the past school year. They have also interviewed prominent Washington, D.Co attorney Mark Zaid,awell-known defender of whistleblowers, plus pop star Rachel Crow. Lamoreau's students interviewed whistleTim Mustoe/The Observer blower and former NSA senior La Grande HighSchool teacher John Lamoreau and stuanalystThomas Drake during dent Shelby Baker wait for a response from attorney Mark See Skype / Page 5A Zaid during a video Skype session last week.

The City of Elgin has delivered a cease and desist letter to a community member after the city claims he publicly and verbally attackedand made falseclaims against city employees.

RichardMackie received the ceaseand desist letter last week. City Administrator Brock Eckstein said Mackie will be held accountable for his words.

'The city council doesn't have a problem with him coming to the meetings and 4avingl valid conversations, but to publicly attack and makefalse claims isn'tappropriate," Eckstein said.

Mackie was removed from the Elgin Planning Commission and the City Budget Committee in March after he allegedly verbally attacked public works employees and "threatened their jobs," Eckstein said.

"He has zero control over their jobs," Eckstein said."He didn't know what they were talking about and didn't know what they were doing."

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Council talks marijuana

regulation • La Grande City Council starts exploringordinance

By Cherise Kaechele The Observer

Pacificornseekscommentsonannlication • Input needed on revised license application of Wallowa Falls

By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

ENTERPRISE — Years in

the planning, the application to renew the license of the Wallowa Falls hydro project may get federal approval as early as 2016.

Russ Howison, Pacificorp's project manager forrelicensing Wallowa Falls, said they recently got a revised license application and aReady forEnvironmental Analysis, along with a schedule

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Comments are due May 5 on the revised license application.

Howison said Pacificorp will have 45 days to respond to the comments in a conference call last week with stakeholders.

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The La Grande City Council was asked one important question at their work session Monday night: What should be in the marijuana ordinance that will regulate the commercialsale aswellasthepersonal useof marijuana in the community?

City Planner Mike Boquist posed the question to the council and gave it a list of questions to consider when thinking about what they would like to see in the ordinance that will regulate the commercial sale of recreational and medical marijuana. The ordinance will regulate the professional and personal growing and processing of the See Marijuana / Page 5A

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By Dick Mason The Observer

A major building fire at 1601 Seventh Street caused significant structural damage and injured one person

Tuesday morning in La Grande.

Three men are known to have been in the two-story building when the fire started at about 6:20 a.m. All three

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT On April 8, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Emergency ReliefAppropriations Act, which provided money for programs such as the Works Progress Administration.

ON THIS DATE In 1820, the Venus de Milo statue was discovered by a farmer on the Greek island of Milos.

In 1864, the United States Senate passed, 38-6, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishing slavery. (The House of Representatives passed it in January1865; the amendment was ratified and adopted in December 1865.)

In 1904, Longacre Square in Manhattan was renamed Times Square after The New YorkTimes.

In 1913, the 17th Amendment to the Constitution, providing for popular election of United States senators (as opposed to appointment by state legislatures), was ratified.

President Woodrow Wilson became the first chief executive sinceJohnAdams to address Congress in person as he asked lawmakers to enact tariff reform.

In1952, President Harry S. Truman seized the American steel industry to avert a nationwide strike. (The Supreme Court later ruled that Truman had overstepped his authority, opening the way for a seven-week strike by steelworkers.)

In 1975, "The Godfather Part II" won the Academy Award for best picture; Ellen Burstyn won best actress for "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" while Art Carney received best actor for "Harry andTonto."

In 1994, Kurt Cobain, singer and guitarist for the grunge band Nirvana, was found dead in Seattle from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound; he was 27.

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Flames blaze out the second-story windows of a La Grande houseearlyTuesday morning.

escaped quickly but one ers were able to get inside suffered a minor burn, said the building.

La Grande Fire Chief Bruce "It was contained in under Weimer. The structure, which 30 minutes,"Weimer said.

The last part ofthe fire to be previously had been an apartment complex, has only one extinguished was between the resident, owner George Shirmetal portion of the building's ley, who is now being assisted mof and its shingles. Flames by the American Red Cross. could still be seen burningin The fire started in a secthis area more than an hour ond-story room of the southafter the fire started west corner of the building None of the buildings adand then spread horizontally, jacent to the structure were Weimer said. The fire did not damaged bythe fi re. reach the first floor.

Ten firefighters fiom the La Flames were seen shooting Grande Fire Department and six fiom the La Grande Rural up above the building not long after the fire started.

Fire Department fought the "I couldn't believe it (when blaze. The La Grande Fire Departmenthad a pumper I saw the building on fire). It was kind of shocking," said truck and a ladder truck at Matthew Woodford, who lives the scene, and the La Grande nearby.

Rural Fire Department had a Firefighters quickly arpumper truck. rived and soon had the blaze The fire caused extensive under control. Containment structural damage to the was achieved after firefightsecond story of the building.

"It is structurally unsafe to occupy now,"Weimer said, adding that the building will not be strong enough for people to go inside until majorrestoration work isdone.

The building had no electrical, natural gas or gas hookups. This relieved firefighters of two hazards, Weimer said.

The fire chief said the building has been without utilities for several months.

The cause of the fire is now under investigation. La Grande Police Department Det. Jason Hays said there is no indication of criminal involvement.

Firefighters remained at the scene of the fire at least through the late afternoon.

Contact Dick Mason at 541-786-5386 or dmason C lagrandeobserver.com. Follow Dick on Twitter C lgoMason.

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Enterprise Zone change Monday

By Dick Mason The Observer

UNION — The Union City Council is on the verge ofvoting to supporta m ove to expand the Grande Ronde Enterprise Zone, a change thatmight providea spark to the Union County economy.

The city council reached a consensus Monday for a resolution that will support an effort to expand the Grande Ronde Enterprise Zone by a net of 433 acres in the La Grande area. The enterprise zoneisdesigned to attractnew businesses to Union County.

The council agreed, at Monday's work session, to voteon the resolution atits April 13 meeting. The council voted on March 13 against a resolution supporting the expansion of the enterprise zone. Councilors then said they opposed the resolution because they wanted more information about the proposed expansion. A number of councilors said on Monday that the city still has not received the information they are looking for from the county on the proposed expansion. Still, they said they are willing to endorse the proposed expansion.

Sue Briggs voiced the strongestsupportforthe resolution at Monday's work session.

"It is for the public good," saidBriggs,who voted forthe resolution on March 13.

The city councilor said rejecting the resolution would make it look like Union is closedforbusiness.Briggs said this could damage the city's relationships with other municipalities in the county.

Briggsfearsvoting against the resolution could hurt the City of Union for years to come. The councilor urged others to join her in voting for the resolution.

"It is a no-brainer," Briggs sald.

Councilor Doug Osburn agreesthat voting against the resolution would hurt Union's image.

"I don't want people to hold Union's name in ill regard," Osburn said.

Osburn and other councilors said they want Union to have the chance to be more involved in future Grande Ronde Enterprise Zone changes. The councilors agreed to work toward creating a committee made up of representatives ofall six enterprise zone sponsors.

The committee would work togetherto addressfuture proposed changes. ''We are giving authorization to go forth and get the

"Itisfor the public good. It is a no-brainer."

— Union City Councilor Sue Briggs

committee going," Osburn said.

The size of the Grande Ronde Enterprise Zone cannot be expanded until each of its six co-sponsors approves an amendment calling for the alteration. The City of Union is a co-sponsor along with Union County and the cities of La Grande, Elgin, Island City and North Powder.

Should the six co-sponsors all eventually vote in favor of the proposed amendment, which was requested by the City of La Grande, the change would then have to be authorized by the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.

A lot could be riding on whether the proposed amendment is approved. Union County Commissioner Jack Howard told the Union City Council on March 2 that he knows of a business that will likely move into the area if the amendmentis approved.

Howard said the business is a significant one with great potential forthe area.

The City of La Grande is asking for the amendment because its urban growth boundary was recently expanded and now includes additional land that is zoned for industrial use. The proposed additions would allow all of the land within the city's UGB, which is zoned industrial ,to bepartofthe enterprise zone.

The majorityof the acreage within the Grande Ronde Enterprise Zoneis contained in the La Grande Urban Growth Boundary. The restis in Union, Elgin, North Powder and Island Cit. Union has 2.54 square miles ofproperlywithin theGrande Ronde Enterprise Zone. This consists of all the land within the citylimits of Union and withinits UGB. Business firms that set up plants in the Grande Ronde Enterprise Zone are eligible to applyfortaxbreaks fiom the state, accoufing to information provided earlier by Union CountyAdministrative Oflicer Shelley Burgess, the facilitatorfortheGrande Ronde Enterprise Zone amendment process.

Firms receiving the tax breaks are not taxed on the value of the structures they add to their land for three years, according to Burgess.

They, however, do pay properly taxes on the value of the land they own within the enterprise zone, Burgess said.

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OarTUAmEs Barbara Cecilia Caldmell

and their wives, Mike and Krissa of Salem, Kevin and La Grande Connie of Salem, Pete and 1926-201 5 Kathy of La Grande and Pat of New Plymouth, Idaho; 15 Barbara Cecilia i Joycel grandchildren and six greatCaldwell, 89, of grandchildren; numerous La Grande, died nieces and nephews; and a April 5. A mass sister, Kathleen Wilber of of Christian Burns. burial will be In lieu of flowers, memorial held at 1 p.m. donations may be made to April 11 at Our Cal d well the American Heart AssociaLady of the tion in care of Loveland FuValley Catholic Church in neralChapel ofLa Grande.

La Grande. A viewing will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

April 10, at Loveland Funeral Chapel, followed by the recitation of the Rosary Enterprise 1930-201 5 at 6 p.m., also at the chapel.

Barbara was born Jan. 22, Wilma Faye Goucher, 85, 1926, in Juntura to her Irish Immigrant parents, John P. of Enterprise, died Feb.16 at "Jack" and Katherine "Katie" the Wallowa Valley Senior Living facility in Enterprise.

Joyce. She grew up on the family ranch and attended A memorial service will be grade school in Juntura, then held at 11 a.m. May 2 at the high school at the St. Francis Enterprise Christian Church.

Friends are invited to join Academy in Baker.

Barbara went on to enroll the family for a meal immein the U.S. Cadet Nurse diately following the celebration of Wilma's life.

Corps, established by the Bolton Act of 1943, at the Wilma was born Feb. height of World War II. The 23, 1930, to William R. and Audney E. Bates in accelerated program was offered at what was then Caldwell, Idaho. She was the known as Eastern Oregon tenth child in a family of 18 College of Education, now children. Wilma attended Eastern Oregon University.

Huston Elementary School She received her bachelor's and Caldwell High School.

On March 21, 1947, Wilma degree as the war ended. It was in this program that married Loren William she met her lifelong fiiend Raymond in Caldwell. They Santa Hill of La Grande, and lived and farmed in various they remained the closest places in Idaho near Marsing of fiiends for more than 70 and Caldwell. They had two children: Debra Faye in 1950 years. and Dennis in 1954.

At a dance in Baker after In 1965 the family moved the war, Barbara met her future husband, Don Caldwell. to McCall, Idaho, where They were married in 1948 Wilma workedatShore at the Catholic cathedral in Lodge, then in 1970 they Baker. This union lasted for moved to Enterprise. Wilma worked at Boise Cascade and 38 years until Don's passing Bill's Economy Drugstore, in 1986.

Barbara worked for many and for a short time she and Lorenleased arestaurant at years at the St. Joseph HosWallowa Lake. In 1972, they pital in La Grande until its closing. Later she worked for purchased the Rim Rock ResDr. David Allen and finished taurant at Flora Junction, her nursing career as a Pub- and working together they lic Health Nurse for Union transformed the building into County in the WIC program. a first-class restaurant and Her family says she had residence. At the restaurant a keen sense for political Wilma made wonderful pies, issues and was quick with jams and jellies and waited an opinion on any and all tables. Upon retirement they elected officials. Barbara moved back to Enterprise.

After Loren's death in was a devout Catholic and proud ofher Irish heritage.

2004, Wilma continued to She traveled to Ireland on live in Enterprise until her marriage to Lyman Goucher, severaloccasions after her retirementmeeting relatives on Feb. 12, 2009, in Union. and exploring her family's Lyman and Wilma spent four heritage. years together at Lyman's She was preceded in death cattle ranch on the Imnaha by her parents; husband, River. After Lyman's death Wilma moved to Grangeville, Don; son, Robert; and sibIdaho, for one year, then lings, Raymond Joyce and Mary Joyce Blackburn. returned to Enterprise.

Survivors include her sons She was preceded in death

Wilma Faye RaymonE) oucher

by her parents, William and Audney Bates; first husband, Loren Raymond; second husband, Lyman Goucher; an infant grandson; six sisters, Louise Scott, Aloah Williams, June Cottier, Elaine Bartlett, Shirley Sams and Norma Brooks; and four brothers, Wendall, Robert, Roger and Virgil Bates.

Survivors include her children, Debra Holbrook of Grangeville, Idaho, and Dennis Raymond of Richland Hill, Texas; stepchildren, Craig Goucher, Vicki Marks and Judy Goucher; sisters, Ina Jo Harman, Vivian Gordon and Gail Wood; brothers, Edward, Raymond, Frank and Jerry Bates; and five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchil dren.

Douglas S. Horltman La Grande Douglas S. Horstman, 60, of La Grande, died April 6 at a local care facility. An obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

Betty Blakeney

Harley and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. She was a member of the Em-

blem Club iElksl.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mahlon and Louise; son, Michael Trotter; and brothers, Leslie G. Rogers and Laurence J."Jim" Rogers.

Survivors include her husband, Terrence"Terry" Huffman; children, Leslie Michael and her husband, Lewie, of La Grande,Tony Huffman of Elgin, Tim Huflman of Enterprise, Tami Fund of Imblerand Ted Huflman ofLa Grande; adopted daughter, Evie Stacey and her husband,Forest;siblings,Harold Rogers and his wife, Kay, of La Grande and Vonnie Young and her husband, Dave, of Pendleton; 11 grandchildren, fivegreat-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www. lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

Catherine J. Mack La Grande 1929-201 5

La Grande There will be a funeral service for Betty Blakeney, who died March 27, at 3 p.m.

April 16 at Loveland Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow at Island City Cemetery. An obituary will be published later. Arrangements are entrusted to Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

Catherine Johanna Mack, 86, of La Grande and formerly of Baker City, died April 1 at her home surrounded byfamily.A funeral mass will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

Catherine was born March 13, 1929, in Salem to John Langdon and Leona Mary Reinhardt Rand. She was raised in Baker City, where she lived until movImbler 1940-201 5 ing to La Grande with her family in 1970. Catherine atGeraldine "Gerre" Louise tended Saint Francis AcadHuflman, 74, emy in Baker and became of Imbler, died an accomplished pianist.

March 31 at her For many years she played home surroundpipe organ for church and ed by her family. weddings at Saint Francis A viewing will Cathedral. be held at Love- Hu f fman While attending what was land Funeral then known as Eastern OrChapel today from 4 p.m. to 7 egon College, Catherine bep.m. A memorial service will came engaged to John Mack. begin at 2 p.m. April 11 also They married in Baker City at Loveland Funeral Chapel. in 1948. Beginning in 1965, Known as Gerre, she was Catherine and John owned born Nov. 4, 1940, in Emmett, and operatedarealestate Idaho, to Mahlon D. and office in conjunction with an Emaline Louise iBarnettl insurance firm in Baker City.

W hen they moved toLa Rogers. Gerre lived in Imbler for 40 years. She married Grande in 1970, she helped Vernon E. Trotter and later m anage rental properties Terrence R. Huflman. through their real estate and Gerre was employed by appraisal business. They Fong's, Flying J and Walsoldthe realestateoffice in Mart. She enjoyed crocheting, 1979 to manage their own riding behind Terry on the rentals. Catherine and John

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enjoyedwinter travelacross the southern United States in their RV. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 62 years in 2011.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Ellenand Thomas Campbell of Medford, Ronald and Judith Mack of La Grande, Mary and Virgil Reeder of La Grande and Lisa Couture of La Grande; brother and sister-in-law, John and Virginia Rand of Los Alamos, New Mexico; two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren;and severalnieces and nephews.

Nellie June Turner Union 1932-201 5 Nellie June Turner, 83, of Union, died April 5 of natural causes. A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11,atthe

Agape Christian Center in T ume r Baker City. A potluck will follow the memorial service.

One of nine children, Nellie was born Jan. 16, 1932, in New Bridge to Lawerence and Alberta Conner. Early in life she lived in Halfway and attended the Dry Creek

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hearing at Eastern Oregon aboutimproving quality of University on Friday. lifeand end-of-lifecare.SeatThe hearing will run from ingis limited and registration The La Grande High School begins at 8:30 a.m. For more class of1954 will meet for 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday Gilbert Center adjacent to information call Cheryl at 541Ackerman Hall. The hearing 663-6468. at the Flying J truck stop. is an opportunity for the public Tickets on sale now to provide testimony to the One lane over Hells for Halibut dinner Canyon Dam budget committee on priority UNION — Tickets are now issues.

Vehicles crossing Hells on sale for a halibut dinner to For more information call Canyon Dam will continue to UniversityAdvancement at be served at the Union High be restricted to one lane for 541-962-3740 or e-mail it ua@ several weeks while Idaho School gym May 9.All proPower crews perform mainteceeds will benefit Union's high eou.edu. nance on the dam. school and junior high school Community forum at Flaggers ateitherend ofthe sports and clubs. dam will control traffic while Two seatings will be offered: LG library, Saturday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to The communityis invited to workis taking place, usually a community forum from 8 p.m. Cost is $20andwill between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. indude fresh baked halibut, 9 a.m. to noon at Cook Memo- each day, Monday through Thursday.

Although fl aggers baked potato, coleslaw, bread, rial Libraryin La Grande to will not be present at night or dessert, coffee,water and Pepsi discuss healthcare.

Discussion includes topics products.

on Fridays, the road will still be restricted to one lane by equipment on the dam; motorists are urged to use extra caution when crossing.

A reader board isin placeat Oxbow to warn drivers of the road restriction.

The lane restriction is necessary to allow crews to safely perform maintenance work on the dam's intake gates.

Completed in 1967, Hells Canyon Dam is Idaho Power's second-largest dam in terms of electricity generation.

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Arrested: Cory James Caponetto, 20, a transient, was arrestedTuesday on charges of first-degree criminal trespassing,2 counts; and possession of a controlled substance, meth.

Arrested: Robert Allen Musick, 38, unknown address, was arrestedTuesday on a charge of fourth-degree assault (domestic, felony) and on a parole and probation detainer.

UNION COUNTY PAROLE AND PROBATION Arrested: Jillian Lathrop,32, Union, was arrested March 11

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Ruth C.Wells

Ruth C. Wells, 88, formerly of Elgin and La Grande, died March 29 at the home ofher daughter in Arlington, Washington. At Ruth's request, there will be no service.

School.

Later her family moved to Ruth was born July 18, Pondosa, where she attended 1926, in Eden Lake, Minelementary and middle nesota. She was the 13th of 14 children born to James school. Nellie earned her high school diploma from Franklin and Mary Jane Union High School, where Welliver Clark. Ruth married she participated in band, glee Ernest Wells July 3, 1946, in Sheridan. club and the drill team and was a runner-up in the Miss Ruth and Ernie lived many places around Oregon, Bobcat competition.

During her high school including Dallas, John Day, years Nellie met Forrest Joseph and Milton-FreewaTurner, whom she married ter, before settling in Elgin in on May 20, 1949, at the the early 1960s. In 1998, they Methodist Church in Baker moved to La Grande, where City. They had four children they lived until Ernie's death in 2008. Since then Ruth together: Valerie Turner, Nina Turner, Donald Turner has lived with her daughter, Marilyn. and Verlin Turner. Nellie spent much of her life raising She was preceded in death her children on their ranch by her husband, Ernie; paron the outskirts of North ents; seven brothers and five Powder. sisters; and one grandson.

After her children were Survivors include her children, Randy of Silverton, grown, Nellie pursued her loveforcaring forothers Tom of Elgin, Marilyn of Arlington, Washington, and by entering into the field of nursing.

Zan of Covington, WashingNellie started her career ton; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two at the Cedar Manor in Baker City and ended it upon great-greatgrandchildren; her retirement from Valley and a sister, Shirley Rud of Eden Lake, Minnesota.

View Care Center in La Grande, where she earned Arrangements are under the direction of Funeral special recognition for 25 Alternatives of Snohomish years of continuous service and was named Nurse of the County, located in Marysville, Year, an honor she was very Washington.

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Nellie took great pride in being a wife, mother, grandmother and a servant of the Lord. She spent many hours crocheting afghans for her family, watching her grandchildren play sports, sharing Scripture and ministering, and playing cards. In her early years, Nellie loved to paint, draw, write poetry and make ceramic art.

She was preceded in death by her parents and seven ofher siblings, Don Ray Holcomb, Verlin Conner, Darrel Conner, Daniel Conner, Patricia Judkins, Shirley Stoddard and Berdie Jean Walker.

Survivors include her husband, Forrest; her four children; one sister, Rosemary Howerton; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial donations may be made to the Union Education Foundation or a charity of choice.

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An Exxon Valdez oil spill everyyear, but spread around in patches and streaks all over the US. — this is what a never-ending pattern of small spills and leaks adds up to. The consequences are significant and it's worth everyone's attention to avoid these problems.

Astory by Seattle's KUOW last month outlined the scope ofthe 95 percent ofUS. oil spills that are comparatively small — less than a singlehighway tanker truck delivery; some muchless. Together, they add up to hundreds ofspills in Oregon and Washington eachyear from avariety of sources. Though certainly lacking the drama to attract anythingmore than localmedia attention, and often not even that, these spills kill untold numbers of plants, birds and other aquatic creatures, while generally degrading the quality of the environment. Nationwide, they cost nearly $3 billion ayear to dean up.

KUOW focused on a spillof2,000 to3,000gallons that was traced 24 miles to a failing feedlot storage tank.Up to50 people worked 11 days to mop it up.

It doesn't take much to cause problems: It's been calculatedthat a tank leaking a drop every 10 seconds could release 60 gallons in a year.

Many of these spills are the legacy of earlier years in the petroleum erathatbegan around 120-plusyears ago. Petroleum products can continue doing damage for thousands of years. Improved awareness and stronger regulations have made steady progress in mitigating these ticking environmental bombs, but many remain.

Rumors sometimes surface ofstorage tanks unearthed during construction activities and then quietlyreburied.

In other cases, environmental testinghas disdosed the presence of oil spreadingin gmundwater from old spills and sumps, rendering property dose to worthless.

In nearly every case, it makes both financial and ethical sense to avoid these issues in the first place and to confront them head-on when they come to our attention. Expensive as it may be to effectively deal with an obsolete or abandoned storage container, it is far more expensive to clean oil up aker it has spread through surrounding soil and water.

Clearly, the bestapproach is make sure tanks and lines don't leak in the first place. If you no longer need them, get rid of them in an appropriate manner — contact Oregon DEQ for guidance. And if you find an abandoned tank or other source of potential pollution, report it.

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i ersim eri w a he first stated objective in the Mount Emily Recreation Area managementplanis,"provide and promote safe, diverse and enjoyableoutdoor recreationopportunities."

Currently MERA has designated motorized and nonmotorized areas. A 100A archery range is within the 1300A nonm otorized area and negotiations are under way for locating a disc golf course there as well. Ostensibly, the entire non-motorized area is being"shared" by bikers, hikers and horse riders.

Bikers are aggressivelyestablishing a networkof specialtybiking trails not suited for walking orriding. They have conducted weekend bike races thatutilize the enttre non-motorized area. Biking is a fastmoving and rapidlygmwingrecreational usethatissettingthetonefortheenttre non-motorized area with negative impacts for manyother users. Iookto the MERA website for biker activities and impacts.

Safety and enjoyment forwalkersand riders while"s~ ' tra i ls with bikers is not beingrealistically assessed and addressed. Walkers, riders and bikers can coexistunder specific circumstances. Some walkers are alert and spryenough to feel confident about avoidingimpact fmm a hurtRgbike. Some riders feel their horse will not spookwhen it suddenlyglimpses what appears to bean appmachingpredator. These participants willingly accept the riskinherentin multi-user paths.

However, riders, particularly those on inexperienced or flighty horses, should not be forced to take that risk. Children, whether on horses or walking, are often inattentive and unfanriliar with respond-

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ing to risk. Many hikers want to walk, chat and experience nature. A designated pedestrian area would"promote and providesafe,diverseand enjoyable outdoor recreati on"forwalkersandriders.

Ian Caldwell, Oregon Park and Recreation Department's representative on MERA's advisory committee, said mixing horses and bikes can lead to user conthcts and creat edifl erenttypesofwearon trails that negativelyimpact others. They should be designed diflerently fmm the start.

Bart Barlow, a horseman and biker alsoon theadvisory committee, stated at the March meeting that with horses and bikes on the same trails "it's not a matter of if an accident will happen, but when."

Yet the MERA advisory group as a whole strongly opposed providing a pedestrian zone. They eventually agreed to gather public opinion although no specific method for doing that was established. The question was put off until their next meeting at 7 p.m. April 15.

Lack of risk management leaves entities open to liability suits. On the basis of Caldwell and Barlow's comments to the board, responsible risk management would require a bike-fiee pedestrian area.

The MERA advisory board claims

that the non-motorized trails are being "shared" by allowing bikers, hikers and horses on all trails. But sharing doesn't generally mean simultaneous or competitive use. Sharinginvolves creating individual parts or separate time periods.

As anexample,elementary playgmunds are for all children. Yet, generallyplaygmundsaresectioned off tobestserve diflerent personalities and activity levels.

Without that, the most active, high-speed participants drive others to the extreme sidelines or eveninto the dassroom. Currentmultiple use of the entire non-motorized area keeps many fmm using Union County's signature outdoor recreation area.

Interaction with adrenaline-rush bikers destmys the peace others seek. Justremaining alert for bikes munding the corner requires attention. Many people prefer turnirg attention to the sights and sounds ofnature.~ int o oneself and natureis impossible while remaining alert for bikes.

Bikes by their verynature preciude safe, diverse and enjoyable recreation for those with children or dogs, the elderly and other walkers out to experience nature. Therefore, areasonable portion of MERA must be dedicated to pedestrian use.

The southern most section seems suitable since most of the newly constructed bike trails are on another portion, leaving less than a third of the non-motorized areaforpedestrian useonly.

Certainlywell over a third of Union Country's residents would appreciate this division. If thatindudes you, come to the next advisorymeetingor contact MERA manager Sean Chambers or Oregon Parks and Recreation adviser Ian Caldwell.

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Bill limiting student suspensions passes state senate Tuesday

By Sheila V Kumar The Associated Press

SALEM — Oregon senatorsgave bipartisan support Tuesday to a bill limiting the reasons young students can be suspended or expelled, a measureintended to address

what supporters say is an unconscious bias against minority students, who are kickedoutofschoolsata much higher rate than their white classmates.

Under the bill, students in the fifth grade or lower could

be suspended or expelled for three specific acts, such as intentionally causing serious physical harm to other students or school employees.

They could also be kicked out if an administrator decides their behavior is a direct

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LHS senior Avery Stanton noted that the Skype interviews add a real world Continued from Page1A perspective toschool. the 2013-14 school year. The Maas, Zaid, Drake and Skype interviews have gone so Crow have all talked to LHS well that Lamoreau hopes to students without any comline up interviews with Drake pensation, Lamoreau said.

"It is all done gratis. They and John Mecklin, editor of the"Bulletin ofAtomic Scienbelieve in what they are doing. They are passionate tists," later this spring.

The history and US. govern- about it and want to reach ment teacher has been struck out," Lamoreau said.

He is impressed with by the extended and thoughtful answers Maas, Zaid and how Maas, Zaid and Drake Crow provided.

He creditspart emphasize the importance ofthisto thewell-researched ofreading multiplesources when researching a topic. questions ofhis students.

"I think they have been sure You really need to quesprised by the level of the ques- tion what you read. It is good tions," Lamoreau said."At some to look at multiple perspeccolleges ,theyprobably don'tget tives," Lamoreau said.

Lamoreau believes this the same level of questions."

LHS senior Shelby Baker program may get more ofhis said she cannot believe her students interested in higher goodfortune in being ableto education because they are talk directly with so many seeing the high caliber of prominent individuals. speakers they may come into "It is a crazy opportunity," contact with in college.

Baker said.

The LHS teacher coordinates the interviews and Classmate Lauren March has the time ofhis life in the has a similar sentiment.

"Normally, even in college, process. As he said,"I'm a kid. I'm filled with joy. I'm so it would be hard to get such excited for the students." good speakers," March said.

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La Grande High School senior Shelby Baker looks up at the presenter screen during a Skype session with Mark S. Zaid.

threat to other students or school employees or when required by law.

Supporters say the measure tackles the high rate at which students are suspended orexpelled fornonserious offenses. They say 71

Tentative La Grande marijuana ordinance correction program schedule APRIL - MAY 2015: Research and develop a draft outline of issues and prepare public meeting presentation materials.

MAY 6, 2015: Public hearing with the La Grande City Council JUNE - DECEMBER 2015: Public workshops with citizens. This may require more than one meeting to develop proposed regulations DECEMBER 2015 - JANUARY 2016: Work session with the La Grande Planning Commission, La Grande City Council, Union County Planning Commission and Union County Board of Commissioners FEBRUARY 2016: Finalize revisions, DLCD Notice, Measure 56 Notice

MARI JUANA Continued ~om Page1A recently legalized drug in Oregon.

"How strict or lenient would you like to be?" Boquist asked the council.

Boquist will be comparing the ordinancesofothercitiesbutneeded a starting point from the council, he said.

"A lot of cities are well on their way to having ordinances in place," Boquist sard.

He said Portland's ordinance is proposingarestriction ofonedispensary per 5,000 population.

La Grande Mayor Steve Clements said that sounded like a good idea and would like to see more information on how Portland came up with that number.

"I don't want some arbitrarily selected number," Clements said."If we have a imarijuanal business concerned iabout restricting dispensaries) and they need a certain number for a client base to service orto m ake theirservice viable, then they could file a claim against us."

The city council enacted a moratorium earlier this year on dispensaries within city limits to allow the council

Mackie recently filed a number of complaints against city stafF and Continued from Page1A city councilors. One complaint did not make it past the city adminisDuring the incident Eckstein is trator's desk.

"He had used the word'assumed,' referring to, Mackie claims the city "Eckstein said, giving the city employees marked over a gas line when they were marking a road for grounds to instantly disregard a complaint. a construct ion project.

'Tm questioning them and Fm on Three complaints were filed and the roof and yelling," Mackie said."If heard by the city council last week.

The first complaint was in regard I was to use that line, I would blow myself up. You need the proper equip- to a city council member Mackie ment and the proper schooling." wanted removed from the council After this incident, the city coun- due to an ordinance violation. He cil voted to remove Mackie from claimed that City Councilwoman the planning commission and the Kathy Warren had a family living on her property in a trailer without budget committee, Eckstein said.

Mackie believes it doesn't matter a conditional-use permit. how true his statements are, the According to Eckstein, however, Warren filed for a conditional-use city council will not listen to what he says. permit prior to the meeting.

'The council, as far as I'm con"I informed the council she had cerned, isvery prejudiced,"Macki e filed for a CUP to correct that," Eckstein said."She went through all the said."They11 do what they want to do. They're not following procedures, propersteps beforethe me eting."

Mackie alleged that Warren protocols orordinances.Itdoesn't had previously voted no on letting matter iwhat they dol, the city is going to back their employees." someone live on another person's

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APRIL 2016: Public hearing with the La Grande Planning Commission MAY 2016: Public hearing with the La Grande City Council JUNE 2016: Public hearing with the La Grande City Council JULY 2016: Public hearing with the La Grande City Council AUGUST 2016: Public hearing with the Union County Planning Commission SEPTEMBER 2016: Public hearing with the Union County Commissioners Source: City of La Grande

time to enact regulations. The city has the authority to prolong the moratorium as long as the council and city stafF are actively working on the ordinance.

City Councilor Gary Lillard said creating these regulations may be a waste of time because Oregon Legislature will be creating regulations within the next year, which theoretically could negate the city's ordinance.

"I understand the concern," Lillard said.eWe can't just sit around and do nothing. But I think we've been moving far too quickly. I think we've created a wheel that might not even fit the car.

The Legislature is meeting right now and they're going to have expectations.

We might end up with something we're simply not allowed to do."

City Councilor John Lackey agreed with Lillard and said the council should use caution when creating these regulations. ''We may be creating a document that we can't really enforce," Lackey said.

Boquist said his intent is to have the city's ordinance nearly finalized so the city will be prepared when the state comes outwith itssetofrules. eWe want to make sure that the state has its act together before our final reading of the ordinance," Boquist said.

propertyin a trailer.

'This is the kind of people we have sitting on city council," Mackie said.

The second complaint was against a city employee who Mackie felt was insubordinate against the council. Due to privacy issues, Eckstein would not disclose the employee's name.

"I asked the councilors if ithe employee) was insubordinate," Eckstein said."It's up to them, if they felt ithe employee) was insubordinate to them. They didn't feel ithe employee) was."

The third complaint was against Elgin Public Works Director Dan Larman and Eckstein.

In the complaint, Mackie wrote that he believes Larman and Eckstein are guilty of theft of city property.

M ackie claims the correctprotocols were not taken to purchase a city truck and the trade-in of other vehicles during the Feb. 10 city council meeting. Mackie said the cityvehiclesw eredisposed ofwithout the consent of the council, and

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er my paperwork before the meeting.

There were several documents that I had but couldn't present them," Mackie said."It was an illegal meeting. They did not inform me of the meeting about my complaints."

According to Eckstein, Mackie's accusations "are untrue at every level. The public works crew filed a complaint against him and we followed it to a T."' Eckstein added that the council was not required to inform the complainant of the meeting.

"Itwas a complaint process,not a grievance," Eckstein said.eWe handled it like any other complaint.

We post it in the necessary locations and the outcome of the complaint would be sent in a letter to the person who filed the complaint."

Mackie said he is considering getting an attorney involved in the situation

an obligation to the commission to maintain the facility.

'The risk is on us to maintain it if damaged" Howison sald.

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The city planner will be looking into how a city can restrict the number of dispensaries in a community. Another area of concern that needs more research is how to regulate commercial growing and/or processing facilitiesthis also includes zoning regulations that would control where such facilities would be allowed within the city.

The research won't just be specific to commercial businesses though, Boquist sald. ''We'll be looking at how you can control the personal rights of someone growing plants," Boquist said."Should therebe parameters toavoid adversely afFecting neighbors?"

Boquist said he wants to give the city council as many options as possible to consider for the ordinance. There are likely a number of scenarios he hasn't thought of that will need to be addressed in the ordinance, he said.

Researching other communities' ordinances will help him narrow the field for what La Grande may need.

The city council will have several work session meetings as well as work sessions with citizen involvement to reach out to the community for feedback on what should be addressed in the ordinance, Boquist said.

requested Larman and Eckstein be dismissed from their positions.

However, "the city's attorney said it wasn't a valid complaint," Eckstein said."I acted completely within my power."

Mackie said Eckstein is overreaching his position, but no one is doing anything about it.

"Brock doesn't have the authorization to write that check, but the council refused to look at all that," Mackie said.'The council backed him and didn't punish him in any way. The council thinks Fm blowing smoke."

During a late March meeting, when Mackie's complaints were heard by the council, Mackie was removed from themeetingfordisorderlyconduct.

"He was warned to stay on topic," Eckstein said of the reasoning for Mackie's removal. When he did not comply, he "was asked to leave the meeting."

Mackie said he was not told his complaints were going to be heard by the city council and was not given enough time to prepare.

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license. I expect implementa- stranding fish if a channel is JefFYanke, state fish tion of a new license in the biologist in Enterprise, dewatered.

"Fish stranding is our big- saidwhere the tailrace first quarter of next year," Continued from Page1A Howison said. isproposed to enter the gest hazard," Howison said.

Mary Grainy of Oregon The proposed alternative river is where the channel Regulatory Commission is only doing a single assessWater Resources said the says the tailrace will enter into is extremely dynamic. He ment, not a draft and a final, commission will ask for a bio- the Wallowa River's west fork wondered if Paciforp would Howison said. logical opinion as soon as the farther downstream. Howison be able to maintain connec"Given the revised assessment comes out. She said the plan calls for a fish pas- tivitybetween the tailrace said results typically take and the channel. proposedprojectthey felta sagebarrieratthedischarge "Are there plans to mainsingle EA will cover it. They about 130 days. The state point to eliminate strandingin got some very significant has a year from the May 5 the tailrace channel and mluce tain that should the channel comments," Howison said. application deadline to issue theris k ofthebarrierbeing move around?" Yanke asked.

The comment period on its clean water certificate, Howison said Pacificorp has damaged byhigh water. and Howison said that could the assessment begins in October and is due in early delaythe license a couple of December. months past the first quarter The last piecesto approving of 2016projection. a new license, Howison said, If the new license isn't isforthe commission to geta in place by the time the old biological opinion from the U.S. one expires, Howison said Fish and Wildlife Service and the commission can issue an a clean water certificate before extension. issuing the order. The license One of the changes under Souee ~C}r ea. couldbeissued asearly asthe the new license is where the 541/963-7557 • 800/22H521 end of January 2016. tailrace from the power projThe t r a t ton Agency Nationwide' "Pacificorp will then have is on your side ect will re-enter the Wallowa I3 Grande/Elgin• siratton-insurance.com 30 daysto acceptorrejectthe River to reduce the risk of

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Writer and Naturalist Nisbet on timber at the JosephyCenter Observer staff

As part of its month-long look at'Timber, Logging, and the Mills" in eastern Oregon, The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture hosts award winning author Jack Nisbet to town N isb e t to talk about the famed botanist, David Douglas. Nisbet will be at the Josephy Center, Main Street in downtown Joseph, at 7 p.m.

April 24.

Spokane, Washingtonbased teacher and naturalist, Nisbet isthe authorofseveral books that explore the human and natural history of the Intermountain West, including"Sources of the River," 'Visible Bones," and'The Col-

lector," a biography of David Douglas that was named a 2010 Book of the Year by the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. His recent collection of essays about Douglas, "A Naturalist at Work," serves as the catalog for a museum exhibit that will be on display at the Washington County Museum in Hillsboro through August.

Nisbet first told the story of British explorer David Thompson, who mapped the Columbia River, in his acdaimed book"Sources of the River,"which set the standard for research and narrative biography for the region. Now he turns his attention to David Douglas, the premier botanical explorer in the Pacific Northwest and throughout other areas of western North

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Douglas' sdiscoveries indude hundreds of western plants — most notably the Douglas fir. The book takes readers along on Douglas'journeys into a literal brave new world of then-obscure realms iom Puget Sound to the f Sandwich Islands. In telling Douglas' story, Nisbet evokes alostworld ofearly exploration, pristine nature, ambition, and cultural and class conflict with surprisingly modern resonances.

Admission is by donation.

Mary Swanson of the Bookloft will have Nisbet books for sale. For more information on this event and on the monthlong celebration of"Timber, Logging, and the Mills," go to the Josephy Center website at wwwjosephyorg or call 541-

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Ferguson Ridge Ski Area supporters went out on Saturday to celebrate Fergi Fest The annual event celebrates the end of ski season and the beginning of spring.

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By Katy Nesbitt FERGUSON RIDGE — In Wallowa County, the winter of 2014 started with great promise and ended a short month later. Despite the severely truncated ski season, Ferguson Ridge Ski Area supporters turned Saturday out to celebrate Fergi Fest, a veritable spring passage.

Jerry Hustuffa, Eagle Cap Ski Club member and president of the Enterprise-Joseph Lions Club, said Ferguson Ridge hasn't been open since Jan. 24 when the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog races were held. February turned eerily warm and March didn't deliver its usual snowstorms. By early April, buttercups were bursting through the reed canary grass and needle cast.

Fergi Fest is traditionally held the first Saturday in April to celebrate the waning days of ski season and the beginning of spring. Revelers come costumed to ski and compete in games before the day ends in community-wide picnic.

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BRIEFLY Elgin to 3oseph Branch Rail with Trail An Elgin to Joseph Branch Rail with Trail community meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hurricane Creek Grange in

Joseph.

Representatives from rural communities similar will be there to discuss and

answer questions about what it took to develop, what it takes to manage and what it's like to have a recreational trail as their neighbor.

Speakers are fiom the 84mile Weiser River National Recreation Trail, including an adjacent landowner.

The 100-mile OC&E Wood Line State Trail in

Klamath and Lake counties and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department state trails coordinators will also be there.

For more information or if specialaccommodations are needed contact Kim Metlen at 541-910-0981orvisitthe website at www.eou.edu/ rails-with-trails/.

Lifecycle of the rainbow trout Wallowa River as it drained into Wallowa Lake. I followed, watching my own version of KATY NESBITT paper?"

Andy Taylor and Opie. The I said,"I should think so. two caught cold before they In Enterprise, rainbow What would you like to do caught fish and we went home to eat Zumwalt elk today?" trout and steelhead live in "I'd like to explore," he said. tanks at the hatchery while burgers.

On the way to up the LosThe next morning, I walked adults bump against a barrier tineRiverroad,my nephew, trying to get to their spawnin to see my nephew feastwho had been to Lostine once mg ground. ing on his first breakfast of beforesaid,"Lostineneeds That night we dined on banana and visiting with a iiend in Denver.They spoke f to get bigger. It only has 200 Sockeye salmon.

My nephew was having in serious tones. I think about people. It should have 1,000." r ir Wh /s a"working" spring vacation a game. He ended the call "I don't know," the big city collecting data for his school with,"Last one off is a rotten egg!"As he hit the button kid fiom Denver said. project.

"The lifecycle of the to end the call, he giggled He was on spring break with his dad and they wanted rainbow trout,u he said. But maniacally. to fish, study fish and talk enough study. It was time to His second breakfast was of strawberries. aboutfish. wet a line.

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UNION HIGH SCHOOL

UHS Senior Mag e Sheehy receives $5,000 sc olarship Observer staff

Union High School senior Maggie Sheehyis in select company.

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This team of Central Elementary School students recently placed third at the regional oregon Battle of the Books competition in Pendleton. The students are, from left, Landon Perry, Lucasyoung,Teagan Null, Jillian Morris and Collette Larvik.

Central team places rd at regional Battle of Books event • Fifth-grade students read up to 16 books for regional Oregon contest

By Dick Mason The Observer

A team of five Central Elementary School students who are talentedreaders and adept at speaking quickly in hushed tones recently made noise at the regional Oregon Battle of the Books competition in Pendleton.

The Central team placed third at the 16-team tournament in the grade 3-5 division, narrowly missing a chance to win.

"It was exciting," said Central fourth-grader Landon Perry.

Landon and his teammates, fifth-graders Jillian Morris and Lucas Young and fourth-graders Teagan Null and Collette Larvik, displayed impressive recall of the books they read at the tournament. They won several matches and camevery close to beating McKay Creek Elementary School of Pendleton, which claimed the regional tournament title.

All the questions in the competition were taken from 16 books on an Oregon Battle of the Books ReadingListfor the grade 3 to 5 division. Teams fielded questions about the books at the competition.

Teams went head to head in matches against opponents.

A team would be posed a question and then have 15 seconds to answer it. If the answer was wrong, their opponent would then have a chance to answer the same question.

Central's team members thus always whispered while discussing theirresponse to prevent their opponent from getting any

The books students were responsible for reading are listed below.

"The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester" by Barbara O'Connor "Gaby,Lostand Found" byAngela Cervantes "KizzyAnn Stamps" by JeriWatts "The Miraculous Journey of EdwardTulane" by Kate DiCamillo "A Nest for Celeste" by Henry Cole "Night of the Twisters" by Ivy Ruckman "The One and Only Ivan" by KatherineApplegate "Rules" by Cynthia Lord "Sasquatch" by Roland Smith "Starry River of the Sky" by Grace Lin "Swindle" by Gordon Korman "Tales from the Odyssey, Part One" by Mary Pope Osborne "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" by Judy Blume "The Trouble with Chickens" by Doreen Cronin "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney "The Year of the Book" byAndrea Cheng tips that would help them if they had a chance to answer the same question, Morris said.

The Central team advanced to regionals after winning a fiveteam tournament involving teams from their school.

The tournament at Central was highly competitive. cWe had many excellent teams," said Joe Wing, Central's media specialist.

Wing and assistant Central media specialist Jeanne Trisler are the co-coordinators ofthe Battle of the Books program at Central.

Null said preparing for the Battle of the Books competition was enjoyable because of the works it introduced her to.

"It was really fun. We got to experience new books," the fourthgrader said.

All students competing in Battle of the Books at Central

had to sign contracts promising to read atleasteightofthe books on the 16-volume list.

Most of the students on the Central team that placed third at regionalsread allof16 books on the list.

Studentsbegan preparing for the Battle of the Books competition in October when the completereading listbecame available.

The Battle of the Books program at Central is open only to fourth-and fifth-graders,butthe school would have no problem gettingthird-graders to participate. cWe have third-graders begging to be on a team," Wing said.

The program appears to have a bright future. cWe arehaving more and more kidsparticipating each year," Wing said.

Sheehy said.

Wells Fargo Regional President Tracy Curtis presented the scholarships during halfiime of the Trail Blazers game on March 30 at the Moda Center in Portland.

"I want to congratulate Maggie on being chosen for this honor," Curtis said."She is well deserving. cHer hard work at school and commitment to helping others are an inspiration to everyone. We wish her well in her continued education and journey through life."

More than 600 students applied for the scholarships.

A committee made up of representati vesofvariousnonprofit groups and the Trail Blazers, including Matthews, selected the six winners, based on their grades, communityinvolvement, volunteerism and a brief essay.

In her essay, Sheehy wrote about how she helped raise money for families who couldn't afford their heat-

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Sheehy, right, received a $5,000 scholarship. ing bills, how she joined the Union County Safe Communities Coalition Youth Council to help prevent drug abuse, how she became a 4-H ambassador to teach elementary students about nutrition and how she helped transform an empty plot ofland into a community garden. ''When I see areas in which my communityis weak, I work to make it strong,n she wrote.

The other scholarship recipients live in Bend, Happy Valley, Philomath and Portland.

Matthews said that he is delighted to be associated with the scholarship program.

"The importance of education in the lives of young people can never be understated," Matthews said.

"I'm proud to be associated with this scholarship program, and with a greatTrailBlazerscorporate partner like Wells Fargo. Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients. We wish them the very best as they pursue their dreams."

School on Friday.

The session, which is for students, will start at 3:30 p.m. in LHS commons.

North Powder Budget Union High School Spring Committee to meet Concert April 29 The North Powder School DisThe Union High School Spring Concert will be conducted April 29.

The concert will start at 7 p.m. in the high school gym.

Inland Northwest Chorale in North Powder The Inland Northwest Chorale will perform Saturday at North Powder Elementary School.

The concert will start at 4 p.m. in the school district's cafeteria.

LG School Board work session set The La Grande School Board will meet for a work session on April 22.

The work session will start at 7 p.m. in the conference room at Willow Elementary School.

Ballroom dancing at La Grande HS on Friday A ballroom dancing session will be conducted at La Grande High

trict's budget committee will meet April 28.

The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at Powder Valley High School.

The school district's proposed2015-16 budget willbe presented at the meeting.

Arts Commission offers $500 scholarship The La Grande Arts Commission issponsoringa $500 artscholarshiptoa graduating seniorresiding within the La Grande School District who will be pursuing a certifi cateor degreein thevisualor performingarts.

An application packet may be obtained from Minnie Tucker, Parks and Recreation Department, 2402 Cedar St., La Grande, or by emailing mtucker@cityoflagrande.org.

The completed application must be submitted no later than 5 p.m.

April 28.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Coffee chain to expand educational program for its employees, build loyalty • Starbucks ofI'ering potential employees more incentive to work for company with education opportunities and health benefits

By Candice Choi The Associated Press

Starbucks says its workers can now have four years of tuition coveredforan online college degree from Arizona State University insteadofjusttw o,m arking the latest sign that companies are rethinking their treatment oflow-wage workers.

The Seattle-based coffee chain saysthe decision ispartofitscom mitment to "redefine the role and responsibility of a public company."

The expansion of the program comes as employers increasingly seek to win favor with customers by cultivating their images for being socially responsible.

Last week, McDonald's also announced it was expanding a college tuition assistance program to workers at its more than 14,300 U.S. stores.

At its company-owned stores, McDonald's said workers would get a pay bump andbe able to earn paid

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Among the other major employers that have announced wage hikes recently are Wal-Mart Stores and Gap Inc. The public declarations of improved pay and benefits come as the growing income disparities between the richest Americans and everyone else have become a major political issue.

Last year, more than a dozen states and multiple cities raised their local minimum wages, according to the National Employment Law Project.

And since late 2012, ongoing protests by labororganizershave highlighted the financial hardships offast-food and retailworkers, and generated negative publicity for McDonald's and Wal-Mart in particular.

"People understand the glaring differences between those at the top, and workers who aren't making that much," said Tsedeye Gebre-

selassie, a stafFattorney atthe National Employment Law Project, which gets funding from unions and has supportedtheprotestsforpay of $15 an hour and unionization for low-wage workers.

Already, Starbucks is known for offeringworkers health carecoverage and company stock, which are considered unusual benefits in the retail and fast-food industry.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said the coffee chain's education program is helping build customer loyalty as well.

"Consumers want to choose those companies that have like-minded values as them," he said.

Additionally, Schultz said Starbucks is fighting to "attract and retain great people," and that workers have higher expectations from employers.

"The benefit sofyesterday may not be as relevant today,"he said.

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each semester.

Previously, Starbucks had said it would pay back workers after the yearsofitsonline degree program.

Without providing details, completion of 21 credits, which had Arizona State University President prompted some criticism that workMichael Crow said the school will erswere beingforced towaittoolong "more than break even" with the for reimbursement. tuition it collects for Starbucks So far, Starbucks Corp. says nearly workers. He said that money will be 2,000 workers have enrolled for the reinvested into expanding educaprogram; the chain has more than tional opportunities.

140,000 workers atits companyAs part of the agreement with owned U.S. stores and support Starbucks, ASU is providing an centers. upfiont discount or scholarship of Workers can pick fiom a variety of about42 percentofthe standard fields to study and are not required tuition for eligible workers at the to stay with Starbucks after earning chain's company-owned U.S. stores. their degrees.

That means Starbucks would be As part of the initial agreement, responsibl eforup to58 percent.

Starbucksagreed not topromote The amount Starbucks pays undergraduate degrees from other stands to be less, however, since many universities to its workers, and w orkers are expected to ~ fo r Arizona State University agreed federalPellgrantsand otheraid asa not to enter into a similar partnerresult of their limited incomes. ship with another company without Workers would pay whatever priorapproval from Starbucks costsare lefiover,and Starbucks for the first couple years of the would reimburse them at the end of program.

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ON DECIC THURSDAY • Prep girls golf: La Grande at Pendleton. 10 a.m.

• Prep softball: La Grande at Pendleton, (2), 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

• Prep baseball: Pendleton at La Grande, Pioneer Park, 4 p.m.

FRIDAY • Prep baseball: Baker/Powder Valley freshmen at Wallowa, (2), noon and 2 p.m.

• Prep boys and girls golf: Enterprise, Wallowa, lmbler at 2A/1 A Invitational, Pendleton, noon • Prep track and field:Enterprise, Imbler, Joseph, Powder Valley at Baker Relays, 1 p.m.

• Prep softball: Enterprise/Joseph/ Wallowa at Grant Union/Dayville/ Prairie City, (2), John Day,1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

• College softball: Eastern Oregon University at Northwest University, (2), Kirkland, Washington, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

• Prep boys and girls tennis: Ontario at La Grande, 2 p.m.

PREP TRACIC AND FIELD

PREP BASEBALL

• Enterprise senior Kaden Lathrop driven by last year's close finishes at state

By Josh Benham The Observer

Whereas many athletes would be thrilled with three top-four finishes at the state track and field meet, Enterprise's Kaden Lathrop wasn't satisfied with the end ofhis junior campaign.

The early returns on his senior season suggest he's on his way to a fulfilling finish to his prep career.

The Outlaws' senior has put together two brilliant performances in the opening meets of the season. At the Unattached Summit Decathlon/Heptathlon meet in Bend March 27, Lathrop finished in the top-10 in five categories. He won the high jump with a jump just over 6 feet, placedthird in the 1,500-meter race with a time of 4 minutes, 52.30 seconds and took seventh in the 400 with a time of 53.31.

He also finished ninth in the decathlon and 10th in the 110 hurdles.

Lathrop followed that up with another display of all-around excellence at the Carnival of Speed in Milton-Freewater last Friday.

He won three events — the triple jump with a leap of 41-05, the high jump with a mark of 6-01 feet and the 110 hurdles

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Enterprise senior Kaden Lathrop currently has the third-fastest Class 2A time in the 110-meter hurdle race with a mark of 16.72. with a time of 16.72.

"He's definitely ahead oflast year. There's no doubt about that," Enterprise head coach Dan Moody said."His 400 time was faster than Iexpected at the decathlon meet. His hurdles weren't the greatest, but we

A big blast from Cohlton Lofbs turned an early back-and-forth affair into a much-needed runaway victory for Union/Cove.

With Elgin/Imbler holding a two-run lead, Lofbs crushed a three-run home run to put Union/Cove ahead 6-5, starting a 14-2 gameending run as the Bobcats won 17-7 in six innings over the Huskies in a nonleague game Tuesday in Union.

The win helped Union/Cove stop a five-game losing streak while improving its home record to 2-0, with the other win being a 15-7 romp over Weston-McEwen/Griswold March 19. cWe hit the ball up and down the lineup, so that was good," Union/Cove head coach Chuy Elguezabal said."Our eight and nine hitters had four hits combined. I think we need to just play homes games, because we get 10 hits at home, no problem."

The Bobcats actually did two better, finishing See Blast/Page 10A

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haven't done much technique until now. That should improve quite a bit."

Despite that, his 110 hurdles time still sits third in 2A so far, and is just.58 off the time of front-runner Jeff Davies from SeeLathrop/Page 9A

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AT A GLANCE

Rose set for return to Bulls After missing almost six weeks following a meniscectomy on his right knee Feb. 27, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose expects to return Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic.

Bulls coachTom Thibodeau said Wednesday that Rose would play about 20 minutes.

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3-peat for Huskies Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Moriah Jefferson each scored 15 points Tuesday night to lead Connecticut to a 63-53 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA women's championship. It was UConn's third straight title and gave head coach Geno Auriemma 10 national titles.

The Huskies have won all10 oftheir trips to the national championship game.

As has become a tradition, his team carriedAuriemma off the court after dumping confetti on his head.

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VanCleave, Tigers display patience at plate in win Graves get atlPREP BASEBALL

By Ronald Bond The Observer

The La Grande baseball team collected just seven hits, but took advantageof14 walksasthe Tigers rolled over Grant Union 12-2 in six innings in a nonleaguegame Tuesday afternoon at Pioneer Park.

Nine of the 11 batters who steppedup to the plate forLa Grande reached via walk, and fourearned multiplefree passes.

In fact, of La Grande's 12 runs, 10 were scored by batters who reached on a walk.

Head coach Parker McKinley

was pleased with how his team adjustedto notseeing pitches consistently in the zone.

"That's one thing I talked about with the kids. It's tough to hit," he said of facing that situation.'You're not sure when you'regoing to geta strikeor what's going to come. A couple of their guys threw a little softer than what we'd seen in our last few games. It's a tough adjustment to make. We didn't lose our focusatthe plate."

La Grande started taking

The La Grande girls golf team had three girls shoot career-best rounds at the Wildhorse Invitational Monday in Pendleton. Trinity McCarthy shined the brightest for the Tigers, as she made a stark improvement from last Friday's Pendleton Country Club Invite, where she shot a 110. McCatthy improved by 25 strokes and carded an 85 Monday, which was fifth-best in the tournament.

advantageofthe extra baserunners immediately. After a pair of walks, a Jared Rogers RBI groundout and a Kurt Boyd RBI singlestaked theTigersto a 2-0 first-inning lead.

With the score 3-1 after the top of the second inning, the Tigers plated three runs on just one hit. Boyd walked, stole two bases and scored when Grant Union catcher Tyler Manitsas' throw to third got away down the left-field line.

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La Grande's Eli Wisdom looks up after stealing second base during the first inning of Tuesday's nonleague matchup against Grant Union.

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A pair of Wapiti League players from Union County were recently given the utmost honorrecognition from coaches around the state.

Union senior J.D. Graves and Imbler junior Trace VanCleave were awarded honorable mentionforthe Class2A boys basketballall-state team, which is voted on by coaches.

"I was pretty happy, obviously, when I heard the news, because it gives you the sense that hard work pays offa VanCleave said."Maybe we SeeAll-state/ Page10A

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FELIX HERNANDEZ:The Seattle Mariners' ace improved to 6-0 on Opening Day starts

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hospitalized after being and allowing just two hits stabbed outside a New in seven innings during a York City nightclub early 4-1 win over the Los Ange- Wednesday morning. He les Angels Monday. is in stable condition.

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SPORTS

SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore Boston Toronto New York Tampa Bay

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L1 0 Str Home Away 1-0 W 1 1-0 0-0 1- 1 W 1 0-0 1-1 1- 1 L-1 1-1 0-0 1- 1 L-1 1-1 0-0 1- 1 W 1 0-0 1-1

NATIONAL LEAGUE Atlanta New York Philadelphia Washington Miami

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Monday's Games Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 1 Detroit 4, Minnesota 0 Boston 8, Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 6, Tampa Bay 2 Kansas City 10, Chicago White Sox 1 Seattle 4, L.A. Angels 1 Houston 2, Cleveland 0 Oakland 8, Texas 0

Tuesday's Games Baltimore 6, Tampa Bay 5 Texas 3, Oakland 1 L.A. Angels 2, Seattle 0

Wednesday's Games Minnesota (Nolasco 0-0) at Detroit (A.Sanchez 0-0), 10:08 a.m.

Boston (Porcello 0-0) at Philadelphia

(Harang 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

Toronto (Dickey 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

Baltimore (M.Gonzalez 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 0-0), 4:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 0-0) at Kansas City (D.Duffy 0-0), 5:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Carrasco 0-0) at Houston (Feldman 0-0), 5:10 p.m.

Texas (Detwiler 0-0) at Oakland (Kazmir 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-0) at Seattle (Iwakuma 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

Thursday's Games Minnesota (Gibson 0-0) at Detroit (Greene 0-0), 10:08 a.m.

Chicago White Sox (Danks 0-0) at Kansas City (Volquez 0-0), 11:10 a.m.

Cleveland (Bauer 0-0) at Houston (Wojciechowski 0-0), 11:10 a.m.

Texas (N.Martinez 0-0) at Oakland (Graveman 0-0), 12:35 p.m.

Boston (Masterson 0-0) at Philadelphia (Buchanan 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

Toronto (Da.Norris 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Monday's Games Colorado 10, Milwaukee 0

L1 0 2-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-2

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Boston 8, Philadelphia 0 N.Y. Mets 3, Washington 1 Atlanta 2, Miami 1 Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 2 L.A. Dodgers 6, San Diego 3 San Francisco 5, Arizona 4

Tuesday's Games Atlanta 12, Miami 2 St. Louis at Chicago, ppd., rain Colorado 5, Milwaukee 2 Arizona 7, San Francisco 6 San Diego 7, L.A. Dodgers 3

Wednesday's Games St. Louis (Lynn 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 0-0), 11:20 a.m.

Boston (Porcello 0-0) at Philadelphia (Harang 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 0-0) at Washington (Zimmermann 0-0), 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta (S.Miller 0-0) at Miami (Koehler 0-0), 4:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Cole 0-0) at Cincinnati (Leake 0-0), 4:10 p.m.

Colorado (E.Butler 0-0) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 0-0), 5:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Heston 0-0) atArizona (Hellickson 0-0), 6:40 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (McCarthy 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

Thursday's Games Pittsburgh (Burnett 0-0) at Cincinnati (DeSclafani 0-0), 9:35 a.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harvey 0-0) at Washington (Strasburg 0-0), 10:05 a.m.

San Francisco (T.Hudson 0-0) at San Diego (Kennedy 0-0), 3:40 p.m.

Boston (Masterson 0-0) at Philadelphia (Buchanan 0-0),4:05 p.m.

BASKETBALL NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB y-Toronto 45 32 . 5 84 Brooklyn 36 4 1 . 468 9

Boston Philadelphia New York

3 5 42 . 455 1 0 18 60 . 2 3 1 27'/2 1 5 62 . 1 9 5 3 0 Southeast Division W L Pct GB z-Atlanta 58 19 . 7 53 x-Washington 4 4 33 . 571 1 4 Miami 35 4 3 . 4 4 9 23'/2 Charlotte 3 3 44 . 429 2 5 Orlando 2 4 53 . 312 3 4 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Cleveland 50 27 . 6 49 x-Chicago 46 3 1 . 597 4 Milwaukee 3 8 39 . 494 1 2 Indiana 3 4 43 . 442 1 6 Detroit 3 0 47 . 390 2 0 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-Houston 53 24 . 6 88 x-Memphis 52 2 5 . 675 1 x -San Antonio 52 26 .667 1 ' / 2 Dallas 46 3 1 . 597 7 New Orleans 42 35 .545 11 Northwest Division W L Pct GB y-Portland 50 27 . 6 49 O klahoma City 42 36 .53 8 8 ' / 2 Utah 3 5 42 . 455 1 5 Denver 2 8 49 . 364 2 2 Minnesota 1 6 61 . 2 0 8 3 4 Pacific Division W L Pct GB z -Golden State 63 15 .80 8 x-L.A. Clippers 53 26 .67 1 10'/2 Phoenix 3 9 39 . 500 2 4 Sacramento 27 5 0 . 3 5 1 35'/2 L.A. Lakers 20 5 7 ,2 6 0 42'/2 x-clinched playolf spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference All Times PDT

Tuesday's Games Atlanta 96, Phoenix 69 Miami 105, Charlotte 100 New Orleans 103, Golden State 100 San Antonio 113, Oklahoma City 88 Sacramento 116, Minnesota 111 L.A. Clippers 105, L.A. Lakers 100

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Montreal 8 0 48 22 10 106 213183 x-Tampa Bay 80 48 24 8 104 255 206 Detroit 80 42 2 5 13 97 230217 Boston 79 41 2 5 13 95 209201 Ottawa 80 41 2 6 13 95 232 214 Florida 80 36 2 9 15 87 199 219 Toronto 80 3 04 3 7 6 7 208 253 Bulfalo 80 23 4 9 8 5 4159 268 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA z-N.Y. Rangers 80 52 21 7 111 248 187 x-Washington 80 44 25 11 99 237199 N.Y. Islanders 80 46 28 6 9 8 245 224 Pittsburgh 8 0 4 2 26 12 96 218 207 Philadelphia 80 33 29 18 84 213 228 Columbus 7 9 3 9 35 5 8 3 222 244 New Jersey 80 32 35 13 77 176 209 Carolina 80 2 9 40 11 69 185 223 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-St. Louis 8 0 49 24 7 105 242 198 x-Nashville 8 0 47 23 10 104 229 200 x-Chicago 8 0 4 8 26 6 102 226 184 x-Minnesota 80 45 27 8 9 8 225 195 Winnipeg 8 0 4 2 26 12 96 225 208 Dallas 80 39 31 10 88 253 259 Colorado 80 3 7 31 12 86 215 225 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Anaheim 8 0 50 23 7 107 234 221 x-Vancouver 80 46 29 5 9 7 231 217 Calgary 80 4 42 9 7 9 5 237 210 LosAngeles 80 39 26 15 93 215 201 San Jose 8 0 3 9 32 9 8 7 224 227 Edmonton 8 0 2 4 43 13 61 192 274 Arizona 80 2 44 8 8 5 6 169 265 x-clinched playolf spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference All Times PDT

Tuesday's Games N.Y. Rangers 4, New Jersey 2 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Islanders 4 Ottawa 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT Detroit 3, Carolina 2 Winnipeg 1, St. Louis 0 Minnesota 2, Chicago 1 Colorado 3, Nashville 2 Calgary 3, Arizona 2 Edmonton 4, LosAngeles 2

Wednesday's Games

Washington at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Chicago at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 4 p.m.

Toronto at Charlotte, 4 p.m.

Atlanta at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m.

Indiana at New York, 4:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Memphis, 5 p.m.

Cleveland at Milwaukee, 5 p.m.

HoustonatSa nAntonio,5:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Denver, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at Utah, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Portland, 7 p.m.

Wednesday's Games Toronto at Columbus, 4:30 p.m.

Boston at Washington, 5 p.m.

Dallas atAnaheim, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday's Games Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m.

Carolina at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Detroit at Montreal, 4:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.

Boston at Florida, 4:30 p.m.

Chicago at St. Louis, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Nashville, 5 p.m.

Winnipeg at Colorado, 6 p.m.

LosAngeles at Calgary, 6 p.m.

San JoseatEdmonton,6:30 p.m.

Arizona at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

Thursday's Games Chicago at Miami, 5 p.m.

Portland at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.

NCAA Men's Tournament FINAL FOUR At Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis National Semifinals Saturday, April 4 Duke 81, Michigan State 61 Wisconsin 71, Kentucky 64 National Championship Monday, April 6 Duke 68, Wisconsin 63

NCAA Women's Tournament FINAL FOUR At Tampa, Fla. National Semifinals Sunday, April 5 Notre Dame 66, South Carolina 65 UConn 81, Maryland 58 National Championship Tuesday, April 7 UConn 63, Notre Dame 53

HOCKEY

RODEO PRCA Standings Through April 5 All-around 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $45,937; 2.Steven Dent,Mullen,Neb. $20,032; 3. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah $18,144; 4. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. $17,001; 5. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas $15,208; 6. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas $14,878; 7. Morgan Grant, Granton, Ontario $13,593; 8. Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D. $12,757; 9. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas $12,309; 10.

Wesley Brunson, Terry, Miss. $11,485; 11.

Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah $11,258; 12. Trenten Montero, Winnemucca, Nev. $8,051.

Bareback Riding 1. Kaycee Feild, Spanish Fork, Utah $34,432; 2. Austin Foss, Terrebonne, Ore. $32,303; 3.Bobby Mote,Stephenville,Texas $31,521; 4. Tim O'Connell, Zwingle, lowa

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field athleteS, Bnd their influence, coupled with Joseph COntinuedff Om Page 8A head coach John Roberts, who was Lathrop's coach (Itil he moved his sophomore Burns. Once his technique gets refined, it's no stretch year, spurred him on.

"I thank them, because if to say his time will be sliced down significantly. it wasn't for them I wouldn't "I wished I could've done be as good as I am," Lathrop better in the 110, but this said."My brothers ran track last week I got it down a little Bnd SuCCeeded, Bnd they bit," Lathrop said."Now it's made me want to be as good just building to districts. I've as they were. Coach Moody, worked hard to get where I'm he drives me too. I wouldn't at Bnd I'm enjOying it. It'S my be where I'm at without him, senior year. That's driving me either."

Lathrop said he's headed to a lot, too."

The 110 hurdles was one Blue Mountain Community of the events where Lathrop COllege in the fall Bnd haS excelled in at last year's 2A COntaCtedthe COaCheS to See statemeet.He placed third if Playing baSketball iS Bn in that raCe Bnd tOOk SeCOnd option. He said he loves both in the 300 hurdles with a sports, but track and field time of 41.17, while finishing has a different quality than in fourth in the triple jump basketball.

"Ilovetrack because it's w ith laeap of40-01.75feet.

But in both hurdle races something that depends on he was bested by Portland just you," he said.

He's shared that love with ChriStian'S DaVid Guild, WhO his other younger teammates graduated last year.

'That drives me a lot," this year. Moody said LathLathropsaid oflastyear's rOP'Staken totheleaderShiP role of a senior excellently. statemeet."Iwas proud to "A coach hopes for kids finish where I did, but I still want more." eVery year to SteP uP (in that To reach the pinnacle of role)," Moody said."He's a the sport — a state titlegood teacher for the younger Lathrop, who also plays on kids. We want to win it this the Enterprise basketball year. We've been second the last four years. Our major team, constantly stays busy.

"I live on a ranch so gOal iS that blue trOPhy, Bnd that'shisgoal,too." every day I'm always doing Moody believes the senior something," he said."I have worked really hard since last has agreat shotto take home a pair of titles in the season. Between basketball Bnd traCk Bnd juSt running, hurdles. At this point LathI'm always working." rop, who knows he will comIt also doesn't hurt that he pete at districts in the two has physical gifts that not hurdle raCeS Bnd triPle jumP many Other kidS in traCk Bnd but isn't sure of the fourth field have. one, just wants to make it "He'S juSt Bn athlete," back to state for the chance fora title.He alsowants to M oodysaid."He's (6-foot-5) Bnd he'SgOt gOOd SPeed. HBVhelp fulfill his coach's wish.

"Personally, I want to ing those two those things are major. Then, he knows how to make it the same as last hurdle.

Ittakesa lotofyears year," Lathrop said."I want tO beCOme ahurdler, Bnd he'S to placein fourevents at diStriCtS Bnd make it tO State. been at it for quite a while."

Lathrop has been on the I want my team to place in track ever since he was a kid state, because (Moody) loves living in Joseph. He had three placing high. This is what he olderbrothers thathe looked works for all year, is track uP to WhO Were traCk Bnd season."

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$29,570;5.EvanJayne,Marseille,France $29,401; 6. Seth Hardwick, Laramie, Wyo. $29,317; 7. Caleb Bennett, Tremonton, Utah $24,544;8.David Peebles,Redmond, Ore. $23,856; 9. Luke Creasy, Lovington, N.M. $23,043; 10. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash. $21,708; 11. TannerAus, Granite Falls, Minn. $20,670; 12. Tyler Nelson, Victor, Idaho $18,563; 13. Clint Laye, Cadogan, Alberta $17,226; 14. Clint Cannon, Waller, Texas $16,833; 15. Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas $15,721; 16. Winn Ratlilf, Leesville, La. $14,529; 17. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. $13,319; 18. Kash Wilson, Gooding, Idaho $12,706; 19. George Gillespie IV, Hamilton, Mont. $12,530; 20. Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba $12,442.

Steer Wrestling 1. Seth Brockman, Wheatland, Wyo. $31,039; 2. Hunter Cure, Holliday, Texas $26,304;3.Ty Erickson,Helena,Mont. $23,920;4.Olin Hannum, Malad,Idaho $23,006; 5. Luke Branquinho, LosAlamos, Calif. $22,554; 6. Casey Martin, Sulphur, La.$22,372;7.Beau Clark,Belgrade,Mont. $18,972; 8. K.C. Jones, Decatur, Texas $18,797; 9. Adam Strahan, McKinney, Texas $18,658; 10. DirkTavenner, Rigby, Idaho $18,460; 11. Tyler Pearson, Louisville, Miss. $17,945; 12. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis. $17,783; 13. Cody Cabral, Hilo, Hawaii $17,468; 14. Baylor Roche, Tremonton, Utah $16,978; 15. Kyle Irwin, Robertsdale, Ala. $16,579; 16. Matthew Mousseau, Hensall, Ontario $14,484; 17. Darrell Petry, Cheek, Texas $12,008; 18. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore. $11,790; 19. Jason Thomas, Benton, Ark. $11,148; 20. Wade Sumpter, Fowler, Colo. $10,829.

Team Roping (header)

1. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. $38,481; 2.

Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz. $33,740; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $24,914; 4. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas $21,718; 5.

Kaleb Driggers, Albany, Ga. $21,034; 6.

Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz. $19,842; 7. Charly Crawford, Prineville, Ore. $18,891; 8. Nick Sartain, Dover, Okla. $18,331; 9.

Jesse Stipes, Salina, Okla. $16,866; 10.

Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, Ariz. $15,573; 11.

Bubba Buckaloo, Caddo, Okla. $15,567; 12.

Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. $15,534; 13.

Jake Cooper, Monument, N.M. $14,506; 14.

Doyle Hoskins, Chualar, Calif. $13,637; 15.

Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn. $13,341; 16. Levi Simpson, Ponoka, Alberta $12,754; 17. Jake Orman, Prairie, Miss. $12,615; 18.

Matt Sherwood, Pima, Ariz. $12,510; 19.

Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. $12,105; 20.

Cale Markham, Vinita, Okla. $11,536.

Team Roping (heeler)

1. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev. $38,436; 2.

Clay O'Brien Cooper, Gardnerville, Nev. $35,820; 3. Travis Woodard, Stockton, Calif. $26,605; 4. PatrickSmith, Lipan, Texas $24,914; 5. Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas $22,838; 6. Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz. $21,736; 7. Shay Carroll, La Junta, Colo. $18,891; 8. Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas $18,331; 9. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore. $16,379; 10. Buddy Hawkins II, Columbus, Kan. $15,838; 11. Junior Nogueira, Scottsdale, Ariz. $15,573; 12. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. $15,534; 13. Billie Jack Saebens, Nowata, Okla. $15,340; 14. Matt Kasner, Cody, Neb. $14,313; 15.

Jeremy Buhler, Abbotsford, British Columbia $12,754; 16. Quinn Kesler, Holden, Utah $12,510; 17. Jake Long, Colfeyville, Kan. $12,105; 18. Tyler Domingue, Dekalb, Texas $11,383; 19. J.W. Borrego, Weston, Colo. $11,259; 20. Martin Lucero, Stephenville, Texas $10,421.

Saddle Bronc Riding 1.Cody DeMoss, Heflin,La.$56,276; 2. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah $45,279; 3. Rusty Wright, Milford, Utah $32,081; 4.

Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. $26,285; 5. Joe Lufkin, Sallisaw, Okla. $23,948; 6. Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D. $20,794; 7. Wade Sundell, Colman, Okla. $20,786; 8. Wade Sundell, Coleman, Okla.$20,786;9.Jake Wright, Milford, Utah $18,737; 10. Bradley Harter, Loranger, La. $17,031; 11. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. $15,955; 12. Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah $14,354; 13. Sterling Crawley, Stephenville, Texas $13,502; 14.

CortScheer, Elsmere, Neb. $13,342; 15.

Jesse Wright, Milford, Utah $12,245; 16.

Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta $11,990; 17. Sam Spreadborough, Snyder, Texas $11,215; 18. Tyler Corrington, Hastings, Minn. $10,874; 19. Tyrel Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba $10,680; 20. Layton Green, Meeting Creek, Alberta $10,624.

Tie-down Roping

1. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas $39,482; 2.Monty Lewis,Hereford,Texas $33,305; 3. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas $30,260; 4. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas $23,639; 5. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla. $23,363; 6. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas $21,074; 7. Chase Williams, Stephenville, Texas $20,731; 8. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas $20,174; 9. Randall Carlisle, Athens, La. $19,062; 10. Blair Burk, Hermiston, Ore. $19,054; 11. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas $18,678; 12. Bart Brunson, Terry, Miss. $16,469; 13. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah $14,582; 14. Ace Slone, Cuero, Texas $14,428; 15. Jordan Ketscher, Squaw Valley, Calif. $13,522; 16. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $13,072; 17. Dane Kissack, Spearfish S D $12444 18 JC Malone Roy, Utah $12,352; 19. Cody McCartney, Ottawa Lake, Mich. $11,550; 20. Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, Ala. $11,003.

Steer Roping 1. Neal Wood, Needville, Texas $34,785; 2. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla. $28,473; 3. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas $26,027; 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $21,423; 5. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas $19,357; 6. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D. $17,044; 7. ShayGood, Midland,Texas$16,567;8.

Jarrett Blessing, Paradise, Texas $14,742; 9. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas $14,305; 10. Troy Tillard, Douglas, Wyo. $12,222; 11. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan. $12,072; 12. Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla. $9,889; 13. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas $9,713; 14. Lawson Plemons, Axtell, Texas $8,835; 15. Brady Garten, Claremore, Okla. $7,735; 16. Jason Evans, Huntsville, Texas $7,301; 17. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. $7,177; 18. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas $6,983; 19. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla. $6,858;20.Chance Kelton,Mayer, Ariz. $6,846.

Bull Riding 1. Sage Kimzey, Strong City, Okla. $45,537; 2. Tanner Learmont, Cleburne, Texas $33,403; 3. Chandler Bownds, Lubbock, Texas $32,654;4.W esley Silcox, Santaquin, Utah $30,547; 5. Reid Barker, Comfort, Texas $28,734; 6. Parker Breding, Edgar, Mont. $28,078; 7. Brennon Eldred, Sulphur, Okla. $27,923; 8. Joe Frost, Randlett, Utah $27,339; 9. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas $24,172; 10. Trevor Kastner, Ardmore, Okla. $20,998; 11. Brett Stall, Detroit Lakes, Minn. $20,773; 12. Caleb Sanderson, Kissimmee, Fla. $20,410; 13.

Zeb Lanham, Sweet, Idaho $16,975; 14.

Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D. $16,609; 15.

Zack Oakes, Tonasket, Wash. $16,419; 16.

SteveWoolsey,Payson,Utah$16,225; 17.

Nile Lebaron, Weatherford, Texas $14,872; 18. Dylan Vick, Escalon, Calif. $14,676; 19.

Dalton Votaw, Porter, Texas $14,176; 20.

Bobby Welsh, Gillette, Wyo. $14,034.

Barrel Racing

1. Nancy Hunter, Neola, Utah $55,900; 2. Sarah Rose McDonald, Brunswick, Ga. $53,374; 3. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. $44,211; 4. Alexa Lake, Richmond, Texas $40,518; 5. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz. $39,210; 6. Callie Duperier, Boerne, Texas $39,074; 7. Fallon Taylor, Collinsville, Texas $36,961; 8. Meghan Johnson, Deming, N.M. $27,239; 9. Victoria Williams, Kiln, Miss. $26,484; 10. Layna Kight, Ocala, Fla. $24,529; 11. Cassidy Kruse, Gillette, Texas $23,787; 12.Jana Bean, Fort Hancock, Texas $23,748; 13. Kelly Tovar, Rockdale, Texas $23,331; 14. Kaley Bass, Kissimmee, Fla. $23,055; 15. ShellyAnzick, Livingston, Texas $21,013; 16. Kenna Squires, Fredonia, Texas $19,612; 17.

Britany Diaz, Solen, N.D. $18,199; 18.

Michele McLeod, Whitesboro, Texas $17,835; 19. Shelby Janssen, Coleman, Okla. $17,341; 20. Megan Swint, Lithia, Texas $16,344.

PREP GOLF

la GrandegolfersenioVcareerdaV Observer staff

Threegolfershad careerdays forthe La Grande girls golf team.

The Tigers placed third out of seven teams at the Wildhorse Invitational Monday with a team score

of 373.

"Therewere a lotofgood schools.

It was a very competitive field," La Grande head coach Cally Goss said.

"Our team scorewas 51 strokes better than our team score (last) Friday at the Pendleton Country Club Invitational.

Every tournament we keep lowering our team scores.

Trinity McCarthy placed fifth individually with a round of 85, one of threegolferswith career-bestscores.

"She went &om 110 to 85, so she's back," Goss said."She was just in a short-lived slump. Every part ofher game was working. She was on in regulation on almost every green. She WBS Very COnSiStent Bnd Striking the

ball well all day."

Anna Seymour shot a 93 to improve o(I'aprevious bestround of99.

"She's come a long way since last Summer, Bnd She'S really Starting tO See the results, "Gosssaid.

Kayli Miles was right behind Seymour with a round of 94, and Cassidee M iller had theothercareer-bestscore with a 101.

Heppnerfi nished firstand Pendleton PlaCed SeCOnd to rOund Out the top-three team scores. La Grande heads back for another tournament at Pendleton Country Club before hosting a tournament Tuesday.

The La Grande boys placed ninth out of 13 teams with a team score of 381. The Tigers made some improvement o(I'oflast Friday's triangular with Greater Oregon League teams, in which Baker bested La Grande by 27 StrOkeS, Bnd MCLOughlin beat La Grande by 47 strokes.

At Monday's tournament, Baker shot a 370 Bnd MCLOughlin tOtaled 371.

Pendleton was the overall team winner. '%e're closing the gap a little bit," head coach Ron Evans said.

Craig Wallace had the lowest score fOr the TigerS With Bn 86, Wyatt Page ShOt a 97 Bnd EliaS Siltanen Carded a

98.

"Elias still didn't play as well as he wanted, but a 98 thisearly isgood for him," Evans said."Craig just relaxed and let everything come to him. He stayed out ofhis own way. He drove the ball Pretty Well Bnd Putted Well. It WBS fun to WatCh him."

Nojah Chamberlain shot a 100 to round out the top-four golfers for La Grande, which is o(I'for over a week until another tournament in Pendleton April 16.

"The kidS are dOing Well Bnd working hard," Evans said.'%e're a really young team so I couldn't ask for anythingmore.We don'thave a tournament for eight or nine days, so we'll be hitting the range."

PREP SOFTBALL

Tigers earn blowout

victory on the road Observer staff

batterS to jumP Out to the early 5-0

The La Grande softball team COntinueS to Pile uP runS in bunCheS, Bnd nOt eVen the bad Weather couldstop theTigers.

La Grande posted three innings Of fiVe runS eaCh en rOute to Bn 18-6 blowout of Grant Union/Dayville/ Prairie City Tuesday in John Day. Each of the Tigers five victories haVe been by 10 runS OrmOre, Bnd La Grande has amassed 91runs in those games.

"I'm feeling like we're a lot further along starting the season than we've ever been before," head coach Lin CBSCiato Said."I'm SO eXCited

about all the hitting."

The Tigers scored five runs in the first inning Tuesday without a hit, taking advantage of five wild PitCheS, fOur WalkS Bnd tWO hit

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The bats came to life in the third, as La Grande began the &ame with five straight singles On itS Way to fiVe mOre runS Bnd a

10-0 lead.

Kali Avila reached basefour times — twice with a hit and twice by being hit — Bnd SCOredfOur times. Emma Travis also reached four times, collected three hits Bnd SCOred tWO runS, While AuSlin

McDaniel-Perrin went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run triple.

The TigerS (5-1) traVel to Pendleton fOr a dOubleheader ThurSday, with one of the games a makeup of last week's rain out.

"I think the Pendleton games will give a good indication of where we're at," Casciato said.

MLB

Wilson tames Mariners' offense The Associated Press

The debut of the Seattle Mariners lineup designed to counter left-handed starting pitching was a dud, thanks to a gem from C.J. Wilson.

Wilson allowed two hits over eight innings and David Freese provided all the offense with a two-run homer in the Los Angeles Angels' 2-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.

Wilson (1-0) was outstanding, wriggling out of a secondinning jam and retiring the final 17 batters he faced. The left-hander allowed three baSenTnnerS Bnd neededOnlytWO strikeouts to shut down Seattle.

Ultimately, who w as at theplate didn't matter much with the groove Wilson found. He filled up the strike ZOne Bnd kePtthe ball down.

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SPORTS

ALL-STATE Continued ~om Page 8A didn't reach our team goals, but I guess Iwasable to meet an individual goal of mine."

Still, the junior said he would have traded it for a longer run in the 2A state tournament. Imbler finished second in the Wapiti with an 18-7 record, making it to the playoff sbefore losing to Western Mennonite, 77-49.

"None of us were expecting to lose, so when it happened it hit us pretty hard," VanCleave said. "As a junior, I just felt bad for the seniors that it was their last game."

VanCleave said the achievement hasn't let him get complacent, but has pushed him for his final year for the Panthers.

"It just made me even hungrier," he said.aWe were really young and had a lot of sophomores, so knowing we were so young and got to the playoffs, I'm excited for next year."

So much so that the playersare already talking about next season even in the midst of spring.

"I'm in track now, but as a team I know we're playing a lot of basketball," VanCleave.aWe're already talking about our summer league and we're looking forwardtogetting back."

His head coach last season, Mike Mills, saw that work ethic on a regular basis.

"He'sgot a lotbetter every year," Mills said.

"Trace has a drive to get betteras a player and to be a leader for the team. With us just making the first round of the playoffs, that says a lot about his ability and that coaches were recognizing it.".

One thing VanCleave will have going in his favor heading into his senior season is the ability to be versatile. Mills said it's a testament to VanCleave's skill that he filled a perimeterposition afterplaying in the paint his first two years of high school.

"The last two years he's been a predominantly post player," Mills said. "He

Cherise Kaechele/TheObserver

Union/Cove's Kordale Nowak slides under the tag of Elgin/Imbler pitcher Caleb Lathrop during the Bobcat's 17-7 victory Tuesday.

BLAST Continued from Page 8A with 12 hits in all. Landon Houck went 2-for-4 with three RBI, Wade Rynearson w as 2-fo r-3with a pairof singles and two RBI and Garrett Martens collected two hits and an RBI to complement Lofbs' dinger.

"It felt good," Loftis said of getting the win.aWe've had a couple games that we haven't been hitting good, so it felt good to do it at home and a get W."' Union/Cove committed only two errors behind starting pitcher J.D. Graves, who went the full six innings for the Bobcats. He admitted it was an uneven performance, as he allowed five earned runs and walked four batters.

But he also struck out eight batters and limited the Huskies to just two runs over the final three innings.

"Fastballs," he said when asked what was working for him."I probably threw no more than 10 changeups or curveballs. I just hit my spotswith the fastballs,and it worked."

Elgin/Imbler had a solid game at the plate, as well, with nine hits as a team.

Reed Graves went 2-for-2 with three RBI, Tanner Owen went 2-for-2 with two RBI,JoeGriffi n had a pair ofhits and Troy Jones drove in two other runs. But the Huskies were done in by some shaky defense and struggles on the mound by pitchers Jake Burgess and Caleb Lathrop.

"It was a humbling experience, and our seniors are upset," Elgin/Imbler head coach Greg Luse said."This is the first time we've been 10-runned this year. It was good to get Caleb some work in, especially like this where he does getsome hitsoffof him. It's kind of a reality check for those two. Jake's not one of our main pitchers, but we also need to get those guys some work so we know what we have for league."

The Huskies were up 1-0

Cherise Kaechele/TheObserver

Elgin/Imbler infielder Jordan Vermillion charges a ground ballTuesday against Union/Cove. when the Union/Cove bats got cracking. Houck plated J.D. Graves with a single up the middle, and the Bobcats scored a pair of runs on fielder's choice ground outs to go up by two.

Elgin/Imbler came back with four runs in the top of the third. Reed Graves ripped an RBI single off the left field fence and Owen bounced a single into right field to score another, with another runner coming home on a Union/Cove error. Jones finished the scoring in the inning with an RBI double in

Houck's two-run single.

The score was 13-7 in the sixth when the Bobcats ended it early. They scored three times off Elgin/Imbler w ildpitches or errors,and with a runner on third base, Jordan Alexander brought him home with an RBI single for the 10-run rule. aWe haven't had any kind ofhits the last two weeks, and then we 10-run these guys and everybody's hitting," J.D. Graves said."It's just nice to see the team come together. A big win like this is definitely energy for the right-field gap. the next game."

After the first two runUnion/Cove i2-6 overall) nersgoton to startthe hosts Heppner/Ione Monday. aWe just need to keep third, Loftis hit his towering, oppositefield shotoverthe building on everything," fencein right-center togive Elguezabal said."Even in Union/Cove the lead forgood. those bad days where we're "I had some teammates on getting our butts whooped, we were learning and getting base, and I was thinking in my head how it would be cool better. It's definitely showed if I could hit a home run right offensively and defensively. If now," Lofbs said."It was just we can just take those learna fastball a little outside, and ing experiencesin practice I connected with the barrel and games, I think we'll be and drove it." all right."

Union/Cove added two Elgin/Imbler i5-2 overmore runs in the &ame to go alll begins Eastern Oregon up 8-5. It began pulling away League play Saturday with a in the next inning with three home doubleheader against runs in the fourth, including Stanfield/Echo.

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Union senior J.D. Graves, center, was recently named to the 2A all-state boys basketball honorable mention team by the state's coaches. adapted well. He's just an all-around player."

Graves, meanwhile, ended his career in the first round of the playoffs.

The Bobcats placed third in the Wapiti with a 16-9 record and were bounced out of the tournament by Knappa, 70-45. But Graves felt like the team exceeded expectations. aWe had a very young team, and nobody expected us to do what we did," he said."In the four years that I played, it was my favorite team that I've played on.

A lot of other guys stepped up and allowed me to play well."

The news that he had earned the honor came as a surprise to Graves.

"I thought it was pretty cool," he said."I really wasn't expecting to get anything, and I didn't find out until later. It's great to be recognized by the other coaches."

But to his head coach, Brett Dunten, it was a fitting award and proves what type of person he is.

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Boyd and Wisdom each had two hits to lead the Tigers.

Childs collected three RBI fiom the leadoff spot to top the team while Hively, Wisdom, Daniel Cribbs and Ryan Adams each scored twice.

On the mound, Childs and Wisdom each pitched three innings and allowed one run. Childs, who started and earned the win, surrendered three hits and struck out three, while Wisdom gave up four hits and fanned two.

McKinley said the Tigers, who are back to an even .500 Boyd said. with their second win in a The Tigers piled it on with row, are starting to mesh thTee more runs in the fiflh and he is seeing the benand sixthinnin@, with the efits of the tough nonleague keyhits a two-run triple by schedule.

"That's why we play these Drew Hivelyin the fiflh and Eli Childs' sixth-inning triple, teams early," he said."It's not which also plated a pair ofruns. always just about the win or "I really liked Drew's the loss so to speak. We want adjustmentinhislastatbat," to be in pressure positions.

McKinley said."He got a pitch We want our kids to be in inside and did a goodjob of pressure positions."

The Tigers i5-5l will be in getting his hands inside the a surprise to me to go," Boyd, who had two of the Tigers six stolen bases, said."Going from second to third, that's always been reading the pitcher and how he throws."

La Grande tacked on two more runs in the fourth by taking advantage of three more walks, a hit batter and a run-scoring single by Eli W isdom for a6-1edge.

'They weren't throwing too many strikes, so we got hits when they had mistakes and got hits when we needed to,"

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In a small community, it's more of what you are as a person than the ability. I know J.D.'s pretty excited.

There's 50 to 55 2A schools in Oregon,so to be selected in the top-25 of the players in 2A is an honor."

Dunten said he'll definitely miss having Graves' leadership on the team.

"He's the type of a guy that everybody enjoys and likes. There's no arrogance with J.D.," Dunten said.

"Just with his presence on the fl oor and being a great kid to be around, he's going to bemissed a lot."

With his Bobcat career over on the hardwood, Graves is hoping to play either baseball and/or basketball in college.

"I'm just waiting it out right now," Graves said.

"I'm having iDuntenl talk to colleges. I'm looking at going local, like Blue Mountain iCommunity College) or iTreasure Valley Community College).

I'd love to be playing at the next level."

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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING A business's online presence and interactions on the Internet increasingly dictate whether a potential customer will buy its productsor services.Learn thetoolsand effecti ve,evidence-based strategiesthat work for online marketing. The two-day workshops will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.on these datesattheselocations: • April 29 and 30: Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St. in Baker City • May 6 and 7: EOU Small Business Development Center, 1607 Gekeler Lane, Room 147 in La Grande BUILDYOUR OWN WEBSITE Business owners will determine what they really need in a website, and then review the strengths and limitations of free website tools including Wix, Weebly, and WordPress. This two-day workshop will be May18 and 19 from 6:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Wallowa County. Location to be announced.

The workshops will be led by MPzero Studios, La Grande: Gabe Blodgett, co-owner and director of marketing and engineering, will be the lead instructor for both workshops. Miranda Warren, codirectorofm arketing,willbe the assistant trainer at"Social Media Marketing." Phil Stoaks, co-owner and director of design and customerservice,willbe the assistant trainer at"Build Your Own Website."

MPzero providesavariety ofweb-design, branding and marketing services.

'These workshops are a great opportunity for business owners to explore the optionsand toolsthatare available to promote their products or services," NEOEDD Executive Director Lisa Dawson said in a press release.

There is no fee to attend, but preregistration is required. The cost of the workshops is covered by a Community Development Block Grant provided to Baker County, which requires confidential income verification of workshop participants. Contact kristyathens@neoedd.org or 541-426-3598to request a registration form.

AT&T upgrades networks in Baker City, La Grande Over the past year AT&T has made 170 wireless network upgrades in Oregon, including: • Expanding its 4G LTE network to Baker City.

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Another Baker Valley farmer, Mark Ward, said that as far as he knows his family was the last to grow Kentucky bluegrass for seed in Baker Valley.

The Wards harvested their last crop six years ago.

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Grass seed is returning to Baker Valley's agricultural economy after a hiatus of several years.

J.T. Rohner is growing Kentucky bluegrass on about 100 acres,distributed among three separate fields he is leasing.

One field is along Pocahontas Road and two others are near the Baker Valley Rest Area on Interstate84.

Rohner won't get a seed crop this year, though.

Bluegrass needs to overwinteronce beforeitwillproduce enough seed for harvesting, so he's planning to make his first

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Continued ~om Page 1B That ended the Wards' five-year span of growing grass seed in Baker Valley.

That's also about when the national recession caused both the domesticand foreign markets for grassseed to collapse.

The economics are simple, Ward said. ''When the housing market went into its huge slump, they're not planting very many lawns," he said.

But with the economy on the mend, and specifically the construction industry, grass seed prices have rebounded, Rohner said.

Because he won't get a seed crop this year, Rohner decided to plant spring wheat, which he will harvest this year, along with the bluegrass, in an alternate row system that's also used by some farmers in the Grande Ronde Valley.

Grassseed isa majorcrop there,with about 7,700 acres growing seed in 2013, the most recent year for which statistics are available.

Most of those acres were planted in Kentucky bluegrass — 5,750acres— with smaller acreagesgrowing various species of fescue.

Grass seed generated $9.4 million in gross sales in Union County in 2013, making it the county's third most valuable

crop behind wheat i$23.9 million) and peppermint i$14.4 million).

Rohner said he decided to plant wheat beside the bluegrass this spring in part because the faster-growing wheat will help suppress weeds while the bluegrass is establishing itself The grass seed itself, which will overwinter, has benefits, including helping to stabilize the soil and reduce the loss of topsoil fiom water and wind, said Darrin Walenta, extension agronomist for the Oregon State University Extension Service in La Grande.

But those aren't the only advantages to growing grass seed, Rohner said.

Other than buying a different header for his swather and combine, he said he won't have make major changes to his equipment.

Also, bluegrass needs more water during the periodsspring and early summer, and again in the fall — when water tends to me more readily available, Rohner said.

During July and August, when water supplies often are lower, bluegrass needs little irrigation, if any, he said.

Although the Grande Ronde Valley's slightly warmer climate and longer growing season partially explain why grass seed is a significant crop there, both Rohner and Ward said grass seed — and Kentucky bluegrass in particularis well-suited to Baker Valley's climate as well.

W ard said hisfam il y raised grassseed here asearly as the 1950s.

Rohner said bluegrass can be sensitive to &ost during the late spring, which explains why he planted his crop in fields that aren't at the lowest, and thus the coldest, section of Baker Valley.

Although Rohner said he has never raised grass seed, he's optimistic that it will prove to be a profitable crop.

Ward thinks it will be.

"I think it's going to work well for him," he said of Rohner.

"Itwas realgood forusfora coupleofyears."

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For those who have spent more than a decade fighting for stricter regulation of the Internet, the official publication of the rules in the Federal Register, expected as early as today, will give reality to their latest victory. For those opposed, itis likely to touch otf a flurry oflawsuits.

The rules, approved in Februaryby the FederalCommunications Commission atter months ofheated debate, will forbid Internet service providers to speed up, slow down or block a consumer's access to any particular content. Barring any court intervention — some experts think thatis unlikely, given the challenge of provingimmediate harmthe rules will go into effect 60 days atter publication.

'This didn't happen overnight," said Maura Corbett, a supporter of the new rules and founder of the Glen Echo Group, an advocacy group focused on technology policy.

"It's been a really long time that we've been defending this revolution, and it's taken a village."

There was often disagreement in that village, though, about what to call the cause.

For 20 years, Corbett has fought for the principles that have come to be known as net neutrality. The term, coined in 2003 by Tim Wu, a Columbia law profes sor,refersto the concept of treating all content on the Internet neutrally and prohibiting a provider like AT&T or Comcast fiom manipulating access to any specific site or charging companies like Netflix for faster delivery of their content.

Corbett said advocates of stricter regulations for Internetprovidershad spent years seeking to make the

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Criminals use this information to open new accounts in your name. And if your credit is good they can open a lot of new accounts in your name.

Standard procedure when consumer's personally identifiable information, PII, has been hacked, isto offer creditm onitoring services to those affected. In that case you are notified after someone has opened new credit in your name. This is like closing the barn door atter the milk cow is gone.

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Contact all three of the credit bureau agencies — Experian, Eqiufax, and TransUnion — and &eeze your file at all three. You can do thesevia theirwebsitesor by phone.Itcosts about $10 at each bureau. Be prepared to answer some questions about your credit history such as present and former automobile loans, mortgagesand former addresses. il couldn't remember the details &om an old loan &om years ago, which resulted in being kicked out of the system and directed to call the credit bureau directly.)

Sources say it takes about 20 minutes start to finish. Personal experience tells me plan on about an hour especially if you are doing it for a couple. Each agency will issue a PIN. Be sure and keep your PIN in a safe place where you can find it! You will need to pay an additional $10 to un&eeze your file if you want to open a new line of credit of some type.

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oftherulesareexpected to fi le lawsuits in conservative jurisdictions in hopes that a court more likely to rule against the FCC will be assigned the case.

Many challengers are expected to take issue with the agency's reclassifying Internet service providersastelecommunications rather than informationservices,subjecting them to utility-style regulation under Title II of the Communications Act. Many opponents Tina Fineberg / NewvorkTimes have said they object, not to Tim Wu, a professor of law at Columbia University, the principles of net neutrality helped popularize the term "net neutrality." but to the Title II classification.

Two lawsuits regarding the rules were filed last month, by lofty, abstract principles of the which was chopped down movement accessible to the twice — to network neutrality, the U.S. Telecom Association, then to net neutrality. a tradegroup thatrepresents general public. Some tried to "It sort of sounds like it's oust"net neutrality" fi'om the some of the nation's largest vernacular. somethingrealasopposed to Internet providers, and Alamo ''We tried to rebrand it and a slogan," he said.

Broadband, a small provider call it the'open Internet,"' she Still, supporters of the prin- based in Texas. They came ciples know that the name earlier than many experts exSRld. Others put forth options will be irrelevant to the legal pected, filed on the otf chance like"save the Internet" and challenges that are widely that the release of the full text "net &eedom." expected. For opponents of the of the rules, in March, would "But net neutrality, God regulation, publication of the be interpreted as their official rules will start another 60-day publication date, rather than bless Tim Wu, it stuck," Corcountdown: the period of time their printing in the Federal bett said.

Wu shrugged otf the"dozen in which lawsuits can be filed. Register. or so" efforts to replace the The first 10 days atter the Both the U.S. Telecom Assoname he popularized, noting rules are published in the Fed- ciation and Alamo Broadband that his coinage had been eral Register will be particuareexpectedto refile their complaints after the rules accidental, in spite ofhis early larly significant, said Harold work in marketing. are published in the Federal Feld, seniorvicepresident of "I think it stuck because of Public Knowledge, a consumer Register, and severaladdiadvocacy group that focuses on tional suits are likely to come the two N's in a row," he said Friday."People love alliteraInternet policy. All legal com&om parties like CTIA, the tion." wireless industry association, plaints filed in that time will In the first draft of the law be considered together, and a which has said the regulareview article in which he lottery will determine which tions could have a"potentially introduced the term, he called federal court will hear that devastating impact" on the it Internetwork neutrality, unified case. Some opponents economy.

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PUBLIsHED BY THE LAGRANDE OBsERvER & THE BAKER CITY HERALD - SERvING WALLowA,UNION & BAKER COUNTIEs

DEADLINES: LINE ADS: Monday: noon Friday Wednesday: noon Tuesday Friday: noo nThursday DISPLAY ADS:

2 days prior to publication date

Baker City Herald: 541-523-3673 ® www.dakercityherald.com• classifiedsOdakercityherald.com• Fax: 541-523-6426 The Observer: 541-963-3161 ® www.la randeodserver.com• classifieds©lagrandeodserver.com • Fax:541-963-3674 105 - Announcements BAKER CITY LIONS CLUB Thurs., 12:00 noon Sunndge Inn 1 Sunndge Ln. Everyone welcome!

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LocatedattheBakerAuction lot at1551North ORst. in Ontario OR.97914Signsposted.

Sale starts10 AM/MT. Lunch Served.

Terms: Cashorchecksaleday.NoBuyersPremium.

No CrediCards. t Everything soldasis where is.

Sellingall typesof FarmandRanchEquipment.

NO SMALLITEMS ORUSED CARTIRESWILLBEACCEPTED We will receive consignmentsstarting MondayApril 6thfrom9:00 AM to5:00PM TRACTORS JD 410Backhoe,JD1530tractor w/front loader, JD4020 side consoleroll guardpowershift, JCB2145 Backhoeextenda hoe2&1bucketw/hay head,JD50widefront3pt,JD 2630 tractor 70hp, JD2640, Caterpilar 930front loader34" dual rims, 2- Co-opE3tractors, set of JD32/90X42duals w/ hubs, set of JDI69 X 38duals, setof JD184 X42 duals TRUCKS & VEHICLES 1982 IHtandemdiesel w/spudnikself unloadbed, 1988Chevy 1ton V-84spdutility bed w/lumberrack, I982 Ford'/4 ton4X4 V-8 w/utility bed &lumberrack, 1948 Wily's CJ2A Jeep4cyl L block, runsgood, 196f IHCScout4cyl, 1960 Thiokol Snow Cat w/trailer, 24' semistoragevan, Cimmeron 28' travel trailer, 1999ALJO Sportsman33033' toy haulertravel trailer, self contained, tandem axle, 5thwheelhitch, set of supersingletires sEiiUIPMENT Miskin 3pt18' landplane,IH7shankVripper, JD12'3ptchisel plow, JD83503 bottom spinnerplow, IH 11' tandemdisc, 15' BMI crumbler,14' tandemdisc, Ace200gal SSsprayer, 10' 3K cultivator,NewIdea3pt cycloneseeder, 6 rowonioncultivator, 7 shankcultivator, Tbar corn cultivator, 5 row rotary corrugator, 12- 50 series JDweights, 8' 3pt box blade, new,JDcoil shank cultivator,AcePTOsprayer, 3pt blade, JD14' bedharrow, 2- 1000gal fueltanksw/stands, Bushhog15' offsetdisc, JD R manurespreader, grounddrive rebuilt, NewHouse24' shredder,set uponions, JD 115 7' 3pt hydblade,AC5 shank ripper, Ford3ptsickle mower,1000galfuel tankw/pump HAYE UIPMENT ~ Hesston560A round baler, Hesston14' hydro swingswather, Hay BusterH-1000PTOtub chopper, N H 426PTObaler, N H 580 PTO baler, 3pt2wheelwindrowturner, dumprake, 2- P.R. squeezechutes LIVESTOCK E UIPMENT Pearsonstockchute, severalrolls of rubberbelting, all typesof metal gates& panels,new & used IRRIGATION 8", 10" & 12" PVCgated pipe, 6- 1500 gal polywatertanks goodcond.,3- ' /4milewheellines,schedule90 PVC pipe6", 3000' of 15"doublewall perferatedpipe SHOP EIHUIPMENT Behlen25' X60' straight wall steelbuilding, usedw/manual

105 - Announcements

LAMINATION Up to 17 1/2 inches wide any length $1.00 per foot (The Observeris not responsible for flaws in material or machine error) THE OBSERVER 1406 Fifth • 541-963-3161

LATCH Baker County's breastfeeding support group. Meets every 2nd &t 4th Thursday of the month 11 a.m. —Noon St. Luke's EOMA, 3950 17th St. 541-523-3681

PINOCHLE Fndays at 6:30 p.m.

Senior Center 2810 Cedar St. Public is welcome CHECK YOUR AD ON THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION We make every effort t o a v o i d err o r s .

However mistakes d o s l i p thr o u g h .

105 - Announcements VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

110 - Self-Help Group Meetings AL-ANON Concerned about someone else's drinking?

Sat., 9 a.m.

Northeast OR Compassion Center, 1250 Hughes Ln. Baker City (541)523-3431

POST 3048 MONTHLY MEETING 2nd Thurs. of the month.

Post &t Auxiliary meet at

6:30 p.m. VFW Hall, 2005 Valley Ave., Baker 541-523-4988

110 - Self-Help Group Meetings AA

110 - Self-Help Group Meetings NARACOTICS ANONYMOUS Goin' Straight Group

M ~ r Mon. — Tues. — Thurs.

Fn. &t Sat. -8 PM Episcopal Church Basement 2177 1st Street Baker City

AL-ANON-HELP FOR families &t fnends of alc oho l i c s .

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"As Bill Sees It" Satd 10AM — 11AM 2533 Church St Baker Valley Church of Chnst Open

County. 568 — 4856 or 963-5772

AA MEETING: Survior Group.

Mon., Wed. &t Thurs.

12:05 pm-1:05 pm.

Presbytenan Church, 1995 4th St. (4th &t Court Sts.) Baker City. Open, No smoking.

AA MEETINGS 2614 N. 3rd Street La Grande MON, VVED, FR/ NOON-1 PM TUESDA Y 7AM-8AM TUE, VVED, THU 7PM-8PM SAT, SUN 10AM-11AM

First Saturday of every month at 4 PM Pot Luck — Speaker Meeting

AL-ANON. At t i tude o f NARCOTICS Gratitude. W e d n e sANONYMOUS: days, 12:15 — 1:30pm.

Monday, Thursday, &t Faith Lutheran Church.

1 2th &t Gekeler, L a Fnday at8pm. Episcopal Church 2177 First St., Grande.

Baker City.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS can help!

24 HOUR HOTLINE (541 ) 624-51 1 7

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS HELP LINE-1-800-766-3724 www oregonaadrstnct29 com Meetings: Servtng Baker, Union, 8:OOPM:Sunday, Monand Wallowa Counties day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fnday BAKER COUNTY Noon: Thursday Cancer Support Group 6:OOPM: Monday,TuesMeets 3rd Thursday of day, Wednesday, Thursevery month at day (Women's) St. Lukes/EOMA © 7 PM 7:OOPM: Saturday Contact: 541-523-4242 CHRONIC PAIN Support Group Meet Fndays — 12:15 pm 1207 Dewey Ave. Baker IPT Wellness Connection 541-523-9664

Check your ads the first day of publication &t please call us ACCEPTANCE GROUP immediately if you of Overeaters find an error. NorthAnonymous meets CIRCLE OF FRIENDS east Oregon Classi(For spouses w/spouses Tuesdays at 7pm. fieds will cheerfully United Methodist Church who have long term make your correcon 1612 4th St. in the terminaI illnesses) tion &t extend your library room in the Meets 1st Monday of ad 1 day. every month at St. basement.

Lukes/EOMA©11:30 AM 541-786-5535 $5.00 Catered Lunch PREGNANCY AL-ANON MEETING Must RSVP for lunch SUPPORT GROUP Are you troubled by 541-523-4242 Pre-pregnancy, someone else's dnnkpregnancy, post-partum NORTHEAST OREGON ing? Al-anon can help.

541-786-9755 CLASSIFIEDS of fers ENTERPRISE Self Help &t Support Safe Harbors conference room G roup An n o u n c e ments at n o c h arge.

401 NE 1st St, Suite B SETTLER'S PARK For Baker City call: PH: 541-426-4004 ACTIVITIES J uli e — 541-523-3673 Monday noon.

For LaGrande call: 1st &t 3rd F RIDAY AL-ANON MEETING E n ca — 541-963-31 61 (every month) in Elgin.

Ceramics with Donna AA MEETING: Meeting times 9:00 AM — Noon.

Powder River Group 1st &t 3rd Wednesday (Pnces from $3- $5) Mond 7 PM -8 PM Evenings ©6:00 pm Wed J 7 PM - 8 PM Elgin Methodist Church MONDAY NIGHT Fnd 7 PM -8 PM 7th and Birch Nail Care Grove St. Apts.

6:00 PM (FREE) Corner of Grove &t D Sts. UNION COUNTY AA Meeting Baker City, Open TUESDAY NIGHTS Info.

Nonsmoking Craft Time 6:00 PM 541-663-41 1 2 Wheel Chair Accessible (Sm.charge for matenals)

Rear Basement Entrance at 1501 0 Ave.

NEED TO TALKto an AA member one on one? Call our 24 HOUR HOTLINE 541-624-5117 oi visit

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140 - Yard, Garage Sales-Baker Co.

SUSSCRISKRS!

Alzheimer/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

T AKE US ON YO U R PHONE i LEAVE YOUR PAPER A T HOM E

2nd Friday of every month 11:45 AM in Fellowship Hall (Right wing) of Nazarene Church 1250 Hughes Lane Baker City

FULL editions of The Baker City Herald are now av a ilable online

VETERAN'S SAFE ZONE Veteran's Support Group Thursday's at 6 PM Left Wing of Nazarene Church 1250 Hughes Lane Baker City

3 EASY STEPS 1 Register yo u r a ccount b e f o r e y o u Ieave 2 Call t o st o p y o u r pnnt paper 3 Lo g in w h e r e ve r y o u are at and enloy

WALLOWA COUNTY AA Meeting List AlcoholicsAnonymous Monday, Wednesday, Fnday, Saturday 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday noon.

Women only AA meeting Wednesday 11a.m., 113 1/2 E Main St., Enterpnse, across from Courthouse Gazebo Hotline 541-624-5117

WALLOWA 606 W Hwy 82 PH: 541-263-0208 Sunday 7:00p.m.-8:00 p.m.

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Call Now t o S u b s c r ibe i

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ALL YARD SALE ADS MUST BE PREPAID You can drop off your payment at The Observer 1406 5th St

La Grande OR Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted

Ht@fCA You too can use this Attention Getter .

Ask howyou can get your ad to stand out

Yard Sales are $12 50 for 5 lines, and $1 00 for each additional line Call for more info 541 963 3161 M ust have a min imum o f 1 0 Yard Sale ad's t o print the map

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599: Fri., weigh-in at 140 - Yard, Garage 8:45 a.m., meeting at Sales-Baker Co. 9 a.m. P r esbyterian

HUGE Y ARD S ALE! Hunting, fishing, anttques, horse tack, and t o m u c h t o li st !

Fri-Sun, 10th-11th, 8-5.

62294 Dial Lane, S umm e rvt II e

ESTATE SALE Church social hall, 4th St. &t Washington Ave. 600 Foothill Dr. Sat 4/11 &t Sun 4/12; 9-4.

Weight loss &t maintenance f o r m en &t Beds, lamps, furniture, women. More info. is appliances &t much more a vail. by c al li n g Cheap. Cheap, Cheap!! YARD S ALE in s hop: t ools, f u rniture, c r i b 541-523-703 6 or P lacing a n a d i n mattress, household, 541-523-5669. clothes, baby it ems, Classified is a very sm Teardrop trailer, RV EATING TOO MUCH? easy, simple process. s tove, &t b o at . I o t s DIETS DON'T WORK! Just call the Classified more! 68389 I Cerns take Lower Cove Fn., 8:45 a.m.

Department and we'll Lp. Rd. from Cove 6 miles Presbyterian Church help you word your ad towards Imbler (be1995 Fourth St. (use alley entrance) f or m a x i m u m twee n M a rket Ln. &t Booth Ln.) Sat 1 1th Calk 541-523-5128 response.

8a m — 4. 541-786-8063 www.oa.org/podcast/

EVERY WEDNESDAY Bible Study; 10:30 AM Public Bingo; 1:30 PM ( .25 cents per card) EVERY MORNING (M onday —nday) F Exercise Class;

To consignyour equipment pleasecontact any of theBaker Auction personnelbelow.

9:30AM (FREE)

For colored pictures of this and upcoming auctions, please see our website.

TRAP CLUB: Thurs., 7 p.m.

T r a p Cl ub Grounds, Imnaha Rd., west of Baker City. For info, ca I I Ed at 541-523-6077.

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200 -Employment 210 - Help Wanted, Baker Co 220 - Union Co 230 - Out of Area 280 - Situations Wanted

300 - Financial/Service 310 - Mortgages, Contracts, Loans 320 - Business Investments 330 - Business Opportunities 340 - Adult Care Baker Co 345 - Adult Care Union Co 350 - Day Care Baker Co 355 - Day Care Union Co 360 - Schools 8 Instruction 380 - Service Directory

400 - General Merchandise 405 - Antiques 410 - Arts 8 Crafts 415 - Building Materials 420 - Christmas Trees 425 - Computers/Electronics 430- For Sale or Trade 435 - Fuel Supplies 440 - Household Items 445 - Lawns 8 Gardens 450 - Miscellaneous 460 - Musical Column 465 - Sporting Goods 470 - Tools 475 - Wanted to Buy 480 - FREEItems

500 - Pets 8 Supplies 505 - Free to a Good Home 510 - Lost 8 Found 520 - Pet Grooming 525 - Pet Boarding/Training 530 - Pet Schools, Instruction 550 - Pets, General

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700 - Rentals 701 - Wanted to Rent 705 - Roommate Wanted 710 - Rooms for Rent 720 - Apartment Rentals 730 - Furnished Apartments 740 - Duplex Rentals Baker Co 745 - Duplex Rentals Union Co 750 - Houses for Rent 760 - Commercial Rentals 770 - Vacation Rentals 780 - Storage Units 790 - Property Management 795 -Mobile Home Spaces

800 - Real Estate 801 - Wanted to Buy B10 - Condos,Tovvnhouses,Baker Co 815 - Condos,Townhouses,Union Co 820 - Houses for Sale, Baker Co 825 - Houses for Sale, Union Co 840 - Mobile Homes, Baker Co 845 - Mobile Homes, Union Co 850 - Lots 8 Property, Baker Co 855 - Lots 8 Property, Union Co 860 - Ranches, Farms 870 - Investment Property 880 - Commercial Property

900 - Transportation 902 - Aviation 910 - ATVs,Motorcycles,Snowmobiles 915 - Boats 8 Motors 920 - Campers 925 - Motor Homes 930 - Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels 940 - Utility Trailers 950 - Heavy Equipment 960 - Auto Parts 970 - Autos for Sale 990 - Four-Wheel Drive

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

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DR ALLEN Hall Estate PLEASE CHECK S a Ie. 97 N A ve , L a Blue Mountain G rande. Apr i l 1 0 , Humane Association 11,12. Fn, Sat 8:00 am Facebook Page, — 3:00 pm, Sun 10:00 if you have a lost or am — 2:00 pm. House found pet. i s s t u f f ed ! V i n t a g e b ayonets , k ni v e s , Monarch wood cook 180 - Personals stove, gun safes, cast iron, Schrader wood MEET S I NGLES right heating stove, housenow! No paid operahold, Vintage medical tors, Iust real people stuff. l ike y o u . Bro ws e greetings, e x change m essages and c o n150 - Bazaars, Fundn ect live. Try it f r e e . raisers CaII n ow : VENDORS WANTED 877-955-5505. (PNDC) Elgin Lions River Fest June 20th. Contact Linda Johnston 541-786-0643 Deadline June 10th

210 - Help WantedBaker Co. WE PAY FOR YOUR OPINION!

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TRICT 5J is currently accepting applications for a b u d get b oard c ommittee m e m b e r .

T he function o f t h e b udget committee is to r e v i ew , d i s c u s s, Aclcl BOLDING make additions or deor a BORDER! letions and approve a proposed budget preIt's a little extra sented by the school LOCAL VETERINARY that gets distncts Chief Financial Clinic is looking for a Officer.

Int e r e sted BIG results. qualified receptionist parties may pick up an to work PT; Must have a pplication f o r m a t Have your ad computer & customer School Distnct, STAND OUT service ex p e n ence, Baker 2090 4th St . o r v i s it for as little as proper phone etiquette our w eb s i te at $1 extra. a nd b e ab le t o www.baker.k12.or.us multi-task and follow and return to N orma BAKER SCHOOL DISdirection. Please subN emec by A p ril 1 5 , TRICT 5J is currently mit resume & l e tters 2015. If you have any accepting applications of recommendation to q ues t i o n s , ca ll for a .5 FTE 5/6 grade Blind Box ¹ 1 77, c/o 541-524-2261. teacher at Haines EleBaker City Herald, P.O. mentary and a .4 FTE Box 807, Baker City, 160 - Lost & Found BAKER SCHOOL DIS- EL teacher at S o uth OR, 97814.

Baker. For a complete TRICT 5J is currently description and appliFOUND EARLY MARCH accepting applications BUSY V E T ERINARY Adult, F, Black Lab. f or a Bak e r Hi g h cation of the positions h ospital seeking P T t o Med. build, well S chool H ead B o y s g 0 V et. A s s istant/ V e t .

Saint Alphonsus www.baker.k12.or.us mannered. Missing Basketball coach. For Tech. Must be willing or contact the employher family. a complete descnption to work Sat. Have exp. m ent d i v i s i on . Y o u Grey/White Catahoula? SAMC - BAKER CITY o f the position go t o has career opportunities w orking w/ l a rge & may al s o c a II mix. Young adult, M. www.baker.k12.or.us in the following positions small animals, animal 541-524-2261 or email Call: 541-523-3554 or contact the employh ealth, m e d i caI r e nnemec©baker.k12.or.

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referencerequired. Toapply, contactthe StateWorkforce Agency (SWAj belowor any local SWA. JO¹ 1537823, General I Farm/Irrigation J0¹ 1 539857, Farm/Irrigation/Livestock 2 Workerisi, Astorquia Ranch/AstorquiaWorkerisi, Mason Catle Company, LLC, Astorquia,LP,GoodingID $! I.!4/ht, 48hts/ V i mberiy ID $! I.!4/ht,48hts/wk,5/I/20!5to wk,5/!5/20!5 to!2/I/20!5Twin Falls, IDSWA, II/I/20!5 Twin Falls, IDSWA,208-735-2500 208-735-2500 J0¹1539186, 3General Farm/Irrigation JO¹ 15379II2, I Farm/Irrigation/Livestock Wor kerisi, N k L Johnson Farms, LLC, Grace Workerisi, Dwight Bingham,Die(tich ID $! I.!4/ ID $! I.!4/ht, 48 hts/wk, 5/I/20!5 to I I/I/20!5 ht, 40hts/wk, 5/I5/20!5 to!0/!0/20!5 Twin P ocateiio, ID SWA,208-236-67!0 Falls, ID SWA,208-735-2500 J0¹1535796, I Farm/Irrigation/Livestock JO¹ 1537797, 8General Farm/Irrigation Workerisi, Pra((CreekRanch, Salmon ID Workerisi, Grant 4 D Farms, Rupert ID $! I.!4/ht, 48hts/wk, 5/I/20!5 to I I/I5/20!5 $! I.!4/ht, 48hts/wk, 5/6/20!5 to I I/!5/20!5 S a lmon, ID SWA, 208-756-2234 Burley, IDSWA,208-678-55! 8-Butiey JO¹ 1538552, Farm/Irrigation/Livestock I Workerisi, Hayden CreekRanch, Lemhi ID $! I.!4/ht, 48hts/wk, 4/27/20!5 to!0/I 5/20!5 Rexburg, IDSWA,208-557-250!

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435 - Fuel Supplies PRICES REDUCED Multi Cord Discounts! $140 in the rounds 4" to 12" in DIA, $170 split. Red Fir 5 Hardwood $205 split. DeIivered in the valley.

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1CINEMAX. FREE GEads are FREE! 800-285-4609 (PNDC) NIE HD/DVR Upgrade!

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C LOSURE 5 S a v e Select Packages. New 550 - Pets Super for young artists!

Your Home! Get FREE C ustomers O nl y I V $2.00 6r up Relief! L e ar n a b o ut Support Holdings LLC Stop in today!

A n authorized D i y our legal option t o 1406 Fifth Street recTV Dealer. Some p ossibly lower y o u r rate and modify your 541-963-31 61 exclusions apply — Call Use ATTENTION mortgage. for d et a i I s GETTERSto help 800-971-3596 (PNDC) 1-800-41 0-2572 CANADA DRUG Center your ad stand out (PNDC) is your choice for safe like this!! and affordable medica- LOWREY SPINET Piano w /bench .

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HONEY BEES (PNDC) Call 1-800-914-0942 Paying top DOLLAR! for SALE (PNDC) Nuc: Queen, 4 Ibs of Call Crai 541-910-2640 DO YOU need papers to bees, 4 frames of start your fire with? Or NORTHEAST honey, pollen 5 brood: a re yo u m o v i n g 5 OREGON CLASSIFIEDS $125 need papers to wrap reserves the nght to Complete Hives: those special items? re)ect ads that do not Cover, deep box, bo The Baker City Herald comply with state and tom board, 10 frames at 1915 F i rst S t r eet federal regulations or with queen/bees: $210 sells tied bundles of that are offensive, false, Queens: $40 papers. Bundles, $1.00 misleading, deceptive or WANTED HONEY each. otherwise unacceptable. bee equipment/sup pliesall types, new or used (hives, boxes, frames, tools, etc.).

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This is an equal 541-523-5797 2-BDRM, BATH 5 1/4.

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Di s a b l ed W ill load by t on . La the Federal Fair HousHousing. A c c e pting Grande 541-663-1806 ing Act, which makes applications for those cell 541-786-1456 it illegal to a dvertise aged 62 years or older any preference, limitaas well as those disSUPREME QUALITY tions or discnmination abled or handicapped grass hay. No rain, barn based on race, color, of any age. Income restored. More info: religion, sex, handicap, strictions apply. Call 541-51 9-3439 familial status or n aCandi: 541-523-6578 WHEAT STRAW certi- tional origin, or intention to make any such fied. Small bales $3.00 p references, l i m i t abale. Barn stored. La tions or discrimination.

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GREEN TREE APARTMENTS

CLOSE T O E O U , 1 2310 East Q Avenue b drm, w/s/g pd , n o smoking/nopets, $375 La Grande,OR 97850 N month, $300 deposit.

9I 541-91 0-3696.

Affordasble Studios, FAMILY HOUSING 1 Ltt 2 bedrooms.

Pinehurst Apartments 1502 21st St. La Grande A ttractive one and tw o bedroom units. Rent based on income. Income restrictions ap-

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Professionally Managed by: GSL Properties Located Behind La Grande Town Center

ply. Now accepting applications. Call Lone at (541 ) 963-9292.

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800 N 15th Ave Elgin, OR 97827

Now accepting applications f o r fed e r a l ly large an d s p a c ious funded housing. 1, 2, walking distance to loand 3 bedroom units with rent based on inc al businesses a n d restaurants, for more come when available. i nfo r m a t i o n c al l 509-592-81 79 Proiect phone number 541-437-0452

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TTY: 1(800)735-2900 "This institute is an equal opportunity provider."

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2 . Amonth of classified pictur e a d s Five lines ol'copy plus a picture in 12 issues ol'the Baker City Herald and the Observer ClassiFtedSection

8. Four we eks of Eu y ers Eonus and Observer P lu s Classified Ads Your classiFted ad automatically goes to non-subscribers and outlying areas ol'Baker and Union Counties inthe mail for one month in the Buyers Bonus or Observer Plus ClassiFted Section.

4 . 80 days of 24/7 online adv e r t i sin g That classiFtedpicture ad will be there for online buyers when they're looking at www. northeastoregonclassiFteds.com — and they look atover 50,000 page views a month.

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1-BDRM W/ATTACHED garage. Efficient bnck home. $500/mo+ dep. 25X40 SHOP, gas heat, roll up Ltt walk-in doors, Molly Ragsdale $375. (541)963-4071, Property Management Call: 541-519-8444 LG.

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30 FT. se lf c o n t ained BEAUTY SALON/ All sizes available trailer w/ W/D on PowOffice space perfect (Bx10 up to 14x26) der River. $400/mo. for one or two opera8 41-83 3 - 1 6 8 8 W/S/G and TV paid. ters 15x18, icludeds 740 - Duplex Rentals Propane Ltt electnc not restroom a n d off 3 3la l 4 t h Baker Co. furnished. Please call street parking.

(541)523-535 1 o r $500 mo Ltt $250 dep 2 BDRM, 1 bath duplex CLASSIC STORAGE (541)403-2050 541-91 0-3696 with carport; carpet, Ltt 541-524-1534 appliances to include 2805 L Street AVAIL. 4 / 10.

1b drm iN D USTRIAL PROP w asher a n d d r y e r ; NEW FACILITY!! w/gas heat.

Garage, ERTY. 2 bay shop with Quiet area near river; Vanety of Sizes Available fenced yard. $475/mo office. 541-91Q-1442 Sewer, water, garbage Secunty Access Entry w/dep. 541-523-4986 paid, and yard mainteRV Storage NORTHEAST n ance included. N o AVAIL. 4/17. 2-bdrm, 1 PROPERTY Pets/Smoking. $520 bath. All appliances, W/D MANAGEMENT per mo. plus deposit. hookup, gas heat.

541-910-0354 Days: 541-523-0527 $650/m o .. 541-51 9-6654 SECURESTORAGE Eves: 5 4 1 -523-5459 Commercial Rentals Surveillance HOME SWEET HOME 1200 plus sq. ft. profesCameras Cute Ltt Warm!

745 - Duplex Rentals sional office space. 4 2 Ltt 3 Bdrm Homes Computenzed Entry Union Co. offices, reception Covered Storage No Smoking/1 small pet area, Ig. conference/ Super size 16'x50' 2 BDRM, 701 1/2 F Ave. Call Ann Mehaffy break area, handicap (541 ) 519-0698 W /D h o o k- u p access. Pnce negotia541-523-2128 $550/mo. 1st, last, Ltt Ed Moses:(541)519-1814 ble per length of 3100 15th St. $200 cleaning deposit lease.

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LARGE 2 bd, 1 ba du- 3 BD, 1 ba, near schools, %ABC STORESALL% EOU Ltt hospital. Small, plex, w/d included, upMOVF INSPFCIAl! Clover Glen stairs unit, o f f-street nice, older home, very THUNDERBIRD • Rent a unit for 6 mo Apartments, clean, many upgrades, p arking.

Bea u t i f u l APARTMENTS get 7th mo. FREE 2212 Cove Avenue, bamboo flooring and W/D. Well insulated, 307 20th Street (Units 5x10 up to 10x30) La Grande n ew carpeting. w / s gas heat. No smoking, 541-523-9050 no pets. $725, See at pa i d. $650/m o, $700 Senior and COVE APARTMENTS Clean Ltt well appointed 1 Ltt 2 bedroom units in a deposit.

No smoking/ 1202 F i rs t St .

Disabled Complex American West 1906 Cove Avenue 541-786-4606 quiet location. Housing pets. 541-786-6058 Storage for those of 62 years 7 days/24 houraccess Affordable Housing!

UNITS AVAILABLE 750 - Houses For 3 BDRM. 2 bath $750, o r older, as w ell a s 541-523-4564 NOW! Rent based on income. w/s/g. No smoking/to- COMPETITIVE RATES t hose d i s a b le d or Rent Baker Co. Income restnctions apply. bacco no pets, Behind Armory on East h andicapped of a n y Call now to apply' APPLY today to qualify age. Rent based on in541-962-0398. and H Streets. Baker City for subsidized rents at come. HUD vouchers *LIVE INPAR ABISE* Beautifully updated these quiet and 3BD 2BA $800/mo, HUD Beautiful Home. accepted. Please call Community Room, centrally located 0IC, 479-283-6372.

541-963-0906 2-bdrm,1-bath featunng a theater room, multifamily housing TDD 1-800-735-2900 in Sumpter. a pool table, full kitchen properties.

3BD, 1BA, large yard, W/S/G paid. Wood and island, and an s hed, $850/mo. N o This institute is an equal stove Ltt propane. electnc fireplace.

1, 2 Bt 3 bedroom smoking or pets. opportunity provider Pnvate nverside park Renovated units! units with rent based 541-663-6673 $500./mo. + dep. e Security Fenced on income when 541-894-2263 Please call ava ila ble.

4 BR 3 Bath, 10 acres e Coded Entry (541) 963-7015 near Elgin $1,200.00. e Lighted foryourprotection OREGON TRAIL PLAZA Ranch-N-Home for more information.

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845 -Mobile Homes Union Co. BRAND N E W 2 0 1 4 , F leetwood De l u x e double wide home for s ale St o ne w o o d comm. over 1,500 sq. f t. 3 BD , 2 b a , w i t h family room 9 ft c eilings and more! Selling 920 - Campers f or $ 7 4 , 0 0 0 cal l 541-910-5059 for 2004 PULL tr ailer, 30' details.

Fleetwood. Sleeps 10, 12' s lide out . U s e d very little, e x cellent 850 - Lots & Propshape . $ 13k . erty Baker Co. 541-910-3513.

75'X120' LOT. 825 G St. $49,000.

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(Newspaper Report) f or t h e m on t h of March, 2015 has been prepared. This schedu le, along w it h m i n utes of the Board of County Commissioners' proceedings for March, h a s been posted at th e C ourthouse, and the Baker County Library for public review. Copies of the Newspaper Report for March, 2015, may b e o b t a i ne d f ro m Baker County's Administrative Services De-

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Fred Warner Jr, Commission Chair LegaI No. 00040565 Published: Apnl 8, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE The Baker Field Office, Vale Distnct BLM, has completed a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of N o S i gnificant

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r epresentatives. A l l OSB ¹784 Union SWCD will open and read aloud all bids persons having claims P.O. Box 965 against the estate are 1950 Third Street T hursday, May 7 t h , required t o p r e s e nt Baker City, OR 97814 2015 at 1:00 pm. them, with v o uchers (541) 523-4444 attached, to the underAll bidders must comply signed Personal Rep- Legal N o. 00040444 with requirements of resentatives at Silven, Published: Apnl 1, 8, 15, t he prevailing w a g e Schmeits Ltt Vaughan, 2015 Iaw in ORS 279C.800, Attorneys at Law, P.O. t hro ug h O RS Box 965, Baker City, 1010 - Union Co. 279C.870. All bidders Oregon, 97814, within must b e r e g i stered four (4) months after Legal Notices with the Construction the date of first publi- INVITATION FOR BIDS Contractor's Board at cation of this notice, or T hursday, April 9 t h, t he time o f b i d s u b t he c laims m a y b e mission. Bidders shall 2015 a t 8 : 0 0a m s ubmit e v i d ence o f barred.

Thursday, May 7th, A ll p e rsons w h o s e 2015 at 1:00pm " Affirmativ e A c t i o n nghts may be affected C ompliance" a s r e by th e p r o c eedings The UNION SOIL AND quired by any Affirmative A c t io n R e q u iremay obtain additional WATER i nformation from t h e ments issued with this CONSERVATION records of the court, p rocurement. N o b i d DISTRIC invites sealed the Personal Reprewill be considered unbids to be received at sentatives, or the atless fully completed in the USWCD office lot orneys for t h e P e rthe manner provided cated at: sonal Representatives. in the "Instructions to Bidders" upon the Bid 10507 N. McAlister Road Dated and first published La G,ande OP 97850 Form provided and accompanied by Bid SeApnl1, 2015. cuiity.

U ntil Thursda M a 7 t h CO-PE RSONAL 2 014 t 1:00 ~ REPRESENTATIVES: Questions about the bid Laura A. Fuzi process or bid package To supply all items speci1934 7th f ied i n t h e P r o l e c t can be addressed to Baker City, OR 97814 ICate Frenyea, D i s t rict Manual dated A p r il, Manager, 2015 entitled: M ike A. M o rrow 541-963-1313.

PO Box 233 Catherine Creek RM 44 Haines, OR 97833 R estoration P r o l e c t Published: Apnl 8, 2015 ATTORNEY FOR

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CLASSIFIED AD! the EA to the public on October 1, 2014, for a Public Notice 30-day comment penod. All comments reNOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING ceived during the reA public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Union School District No. 5, Union County, State of view have been considered. The BLM se- Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, will be held at Bobcat lected Alternative 2 to Community Athletic Complex, 800 Dearborn, Union, OR. The meeting will take place on April 22, 2015 at authonze this prolect. 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the T he O R- 66 7 0 4 public on the budget.

PaulAda 2 — Snappy This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may Ben Mining Plan EA, appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.

F ONSI and D R a r e A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 22, 215 at Union School a va i l a b l e at : htt: w w w . blm. ov or District Office, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. /distncts/vale/ lans/ the Baker Field Office, Publish: April 8, 15, 2015 3100 H Street, Baker Legal no. 4901 City, Oregon or by calling 541-523-1256 to obtain hard copies.

Public Notice

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

Notice of Supplemental Budget Hearing *Use for supplemental budget proposing an increase in a fund of 10% or more.

A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for North Powder School District 8J, Baker County, State of Oregon, for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 will be held at the District Office, 333 G Street, North Powder Oregon.

The Hearing will take place on the 28th day of April, 2015 at 7:00 PM. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the supplemental budget with interested persons. A copy of the supplemental budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 8, 2015 at the District Office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE ) ) OF ) ) THELMA J. GIBBS, ) Deceased. ) ) No. 15-207

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Father's noisy lovemaking is pain to daughter's ears

Pakistan,Turkeytake lead inseeking to containfight

DEARABBY: I'm the mother ofan 18-year- this womanin spite of the fact that she nearly wrecked your marriageisregrettable. old daughter. Her dud and Iare divorced and But all this happened 18 years ago, and she lives with him. We were married 20years and I know he's agood parent, except for one your marriage survived it. Ifyou can let this thing. My daughter hus told me her father and go, I thinkyou should. A wise person once said his partner sometimes engugein very loud that we can be as happy as we choose to be. lovemaking when she's in her room, and it Lessen your emotional dependence on your embarrusses her. She's shy to begin with, so she in-laws, and I predict you will be happier. husn't said anything to him.

DEAR ABBY: I find it I feel angry and frustrated DEAR becauseIdon'tknow ifI digcult to lie. This trait suits should say something to him ABBY me wel l except in one area. about it. I have suggested When friends or family share she put on some loud music information about being ill, or useheadphones ifshecan'tbring this up expefv' encing a death orany sortof trugedy, with him. I think she wants me to intercede, almost everyone else responds with,eYou're but I don't feel it's my business to do so. Can in my prayers."

I am an atheist and do not claimI will these adults be that clueless? Please help.

— CAROL ON THE EAST COAST pray for those individuals because that DEAR CAROL: Yes, adults can be that would be lying. So what is the proper re"clueless." Her father and his partner may sponse when prayer is ofj"the tuble? not realize how much noise they make.

— TEXAS READER Headphones and turning on loud music are DEAR READER: A proper response would be,"I'm sorry for what you're going through," good suggestions. But remember that clear "111send positivethoughts forSo-and-So's communication is important in relationshipsboth personaland professional. recovery," or,"How sad. I'm sorry to hear it."

At 18, your daughter is old enough to start speaking up for herself. Encourage her to talk DEARABBY: It happened to me ugain about this problem privately with her father. yesterday. After I had been waiting patiently Butif she can't, you should handle this for her. at the counter of a large department store, another woman came up and stood beside DEARABBY: My husband had an affair me. The clerk walked over and immediately 18years ugo. We worked through it and are began to ring up the other woman's purdoing well in our marf7'age. chase. I said, "I was here ftrst!"Both the clerk My question concerns my motherin-law and and the woman apologized, but because sisterin-law, both of whom continue to remain the sale had already begun, the salesclerk in contact with the "other woman."They still completed it and I was left waiting worship atthesame church,bought herbaby I am angry about it. I feel stores should gt'f'ts, etc. I have mentioned how it hurts me that have aqueue whereyou getin linein order, they are Facebook friends with her, butit hus or clerks should be instructed to ask, "Who was here ftrst?"I don't want to believe I was fallenon deufears Iknow theyhave known her longer than me, but I am FAMILY. passedoverbecause theotherwoman looked m ore prosperous than Ido,butshewasbuyAbby,Iwould liketoknow ifIam crazy for letting this bother me. Should I let it go? ing a very expensive handbug, while I was I have forgiven my husband, but what they purchasing socks that were on clearance.

How should that be handled in the future? are doing makes it hard for me at times.

— SHOPPER IN EENTUCEY What should I do?

— MY HEART HURTS DEAR SHOPPER: If you have a comDEAR HEART HURTS: By now you should plaintabout service,itshould be addressed have realiM thatyou can'tcontrol your to the store manager. A well-trained retail salesperson would have asked which of you husband's mother or sister. That theychose to continue to maintain their relationship with was there first.

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ISLAMABAD — Turkey and Pakistan, two of the biggest military powers in the Muslim world, have launched a diplomatic initiative in an effort to prevent the conflict in Yemen from exploding into a regional one.

The initiative began Friday in Turkey's capital, Ankara, where Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharit; both voiced concern over the ousting of the Yemeni government by"non-state actors, "areferenceto the Iranbacked Houthi rebels who now occupy Yemen's capital and are pressing an offensive to take the country's second city, Aden.

That meeting is beingfollowed by a fl urry of diplomatic get-togethers: a visit to Ankara on Monday for consultations by the Saudi deputy crown prince and interior minister, Mohammed bin Nayef; a visit by Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to Tehran on Tuesday, where he11 meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; and a visit Wednesday by Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, to Islamabad. Later in the week, the Turkish foreign minister is expected in Islamabad.

The intense series of consultation comes two weeks after a Saudi Arabia-led coalition launched a bombing campaign over Yemen aimed at halting Houthi advances.

Saudi Arabia asked Turkey and Pakistan to join the

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