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• Councilors, residents get chance to tour La Grande Public Works facilities

• Oregon senators ask for vote on bill that would treat biggest wildfires as natural disasters

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ByAndrew Clevenger

Upon waking up,many La Grande residentsmay head to thebathroom orgrab a glass of water from the tap. Probably not on their minds, though, is where that water comes from and where the watergoesafterit'sused. La Grande city councilors and interested citizens got a full-day, behind the scenes tour of La Grande's public works facilities Tuesday, including an in-depth look at its water and sewer systems. 'Thingshave really changed,"said Councilor Jerry Sebestyen, who last toured the facilities in the early 1990s."It's nice to go out and see what I've been buying." The city estimates the total public works infrastructure and motor pool value at more than $225 million. Those on the tour got a chance to see much of that infrastructure, includingwater storage reservoirson the southwest end of town and several of six wells used for drinking water. They also got a detailed tour of the city's wastewater SeeTour / Page 5A

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WASHINGTON — As wildfires continue to burn across Oregon, Sens. JefF Merkley and Ron Wyden wrote to Senate leaders Tuesday, urging them to give a vote to the Obama administration's Merkley s upplementary budget request, which includes

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The La GrandeWatershed sits in a natural state in unlogged forest. It was used as the city's water source until 1991.

Lee Mannor, left, talks with La Grande Mayor Dan Pokorney out at the La GrandeWatershedTuesday afternoon.The PublicWorks Department hopes to get a fish ladder installed at the lake, which is no longer used for a drinking water source but is open for fishing.

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The BuckingHorse Stampede down Joseph's Main Street kicks off the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo week, when Joseph's population grows significantly and businesses prepare for the influx of visitors.

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ACROSS THE STATE • Lightning rolled through much of Eastern Oregon on Tuesday, leaving in its wake several dozen reports of new wildfire starts, fire officials said. Page 7A

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emergency wildfire suppression funds. Wyden The O regon Democrats were joined by 10 other Democrats, mostly from Western states, in signing letters to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., and ranking memberRichard Shelby, R-Ala., also received copies of the letter. 'There are large active fires in many western states, and new fires starting daily. Both Oregonand Washington have declared states of emergency, acknowledging that the scope, breadth, and SeeFunding / Page 5A

LOCALLY • Fire crews onthe Cougar Fire are making progress with mop-up duties, and were aided by some rain in the area Tuesday night. Page 2A

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WALLOWA — Openburning in Northeast Oregon was suspended Monday in areas protected by state, municipal and rural fire departments. A release from Oregon Department of Forestry said any burn permits that were previously issued have been suspended. Recent hot, dry weather elevated the ire danger throughout the f county. "We have seen an increase in human-causedfi resover the last week and with many firefighters already battling fires in the region, we need to reduce the potential of additional starts and let firefighters focus on those

TODAY INHISTORY On July 23, 1982, actorVic Morrow and two child actors, 7-year-old Myca Dinh Le and 6-year-old Renee Shin-Yi Chen, were killed when a helicopter crashed on top of them during filming of a Vietnam War scene for "Twilight Zone: The Movie."

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Oregon State Police Lt. Steve Smartt started as La Grande Area Commander July 1. Smartt oversees patrol, criminal operations in La Grande, Baker City and Enterprise along with fish and wildlife.

TODAY'S HIGHUGHT IN HISTQRY In 1885, Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, died in Mount McGregor, New York, at age 63. In 1914, Austria-Hungary presented a list of demands to Serbia following the killing of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serb assassin; Serbia's refusal to agree to the entire ultimatum ledtoWorldWar I. In 1952, Egyptian military officers led by Gamal Abdel Nasser launched a successful coup against King Farouk I. In 1977, a jury in Washington, D.C., convicted 12 Hanafi Muslims of charges stemming from the hostage siege at three buildings the previous March. In 1984,VanessaWilliams became the first Miss America to resign her title, after nude photographs of her taken in 1982 were published in Penthousemagazine. In 2011, singer Amy Winehouse, 27, was found dead in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning.

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porting public safety services in Union, Baker and Wallowa counties. He has 11 troopers in La Grande, six in Baker City and two in Enterprise patrolling the highways. 'Tm happy to be over here,"he said. By Cherise Kaechele The Observer 'There's a fine bunch of troops. They're Oregon State Police Lt. Steve very professional." Smarlt, 52, is only in his fourth week of His deputies cover more than 500 being the La Grande Area Commander miles of state and highway in the three but he's taking his new position in areasforpatrolalone. stride — and counting his blessings. The officers use their own discretion Smartt transferred from the Coos as far as covering the bad spots, said BayArea Command 0$ce where he Smartt, who has 24 years of service had a"difFerent clientele,"he said. with OSP. Being so new, he hasn't had "I'm from a small town myself," enough time to know where a patrol Smarlt said.'They're respectful here, should be, but he trusts his stafFto foand very nice." cus on the areas where there are high Smartt, who is from Elkton, said if crash rates and criminality, he said. Smartt has a degree in medical techhe pulls someone over in La Grande and givesthem a warning, then hebe- nology. In 1990, he worked in a private lieves them when they say the+ heed lab and a &iend ofhis took the central his warning. In Coos County, they're testing for OSP, which is the entry leveltestto become an ofFtcer.Sm artt more likely to laugh in his face — and be far from respectful, he said. decided to take the test too — and he Smartt's new command oversees passed, but his friend didn't. Smartt began his career at the Portpatrol, fish and wildlife, and criminal division operations at three offices sup- land Crime Lab where he was ableto

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put his medical degree to use working with forensics and evidence. Smartt said one of the goals for his position is to begin patrolling the state highways more. The two-lane highwayshave a high rate ofserious crashes and he would like to change that with added patrols. He would also like to see more officers in the Baker City ofFtce. Lt. Gregg Hastings, public information specialist for OSP, said Smartt comes with an extensive background in the policeforce. eHe really comes with a lot of experience developed at the Coos BayArea Command ofFtce. I know the La Grande areaisan area thatisvery closetohis heart and he was really looking forward to transferring to that office and working with the public safety officers and with the local community there to keep it safe."

Wallowa County Fire Chief Paul Karvoski. Thunderstorms are predicted to pass through Wallowa County this week. In response, Matt Howard, protection supervisor for the Wallowa Unit, said he has eight engines staffed in anticipation and is contacting contract heavy equipment operators to be ready. 'The weather forecasters are using words like 'abundant','severe' and'scattered' when they talk about the incoming storm system," Howard said. The Northeast Oregon District of the Oregon Department of Forestry remains in a regulated-use closure. Reducing human-caused fires within the Northeast Oregon District is the objective of the closure, which includes the banningofopen fires.

Contact CheriseKaedtele at 541-7864235or dcaedrele@lagrandeobserver. com.Follow Cherise onTwitter @/goKaeche/e.

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ENTERPRISE — Fire crews on the Cougar Fire are making progress with mopup duties, and were aided by some rain in the area Tuesday night. Fire officials said the fire, located four miles southwest of Lostine between Cougar

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Ridge and Deer Creek, is 75 percent contained and is approximately 45 acresin size. Crews achieved 100 percent mop-up within 60 feet of the containment line and are using water drops as needed. Fire crews will be returning to Enterprise today, turning control back to the Wallowa Mountains 0$ce. The fire will be monitored by air and visited on the ground until it is out. The larger Hurricane Creek Fire, which is four miles southwest of Joseph in

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UNION — A house in Union was fully engulfed in flames last night, said Union Rural Fire Protection District volunteer Tony Davis. Union Fire Department responded to a house fire just aRer 6 p.m. Tuesday. The house was fully engulfedin flames when the fire department arrived, Davis said. The fire was eventually suppressed. No one was inside and no injuries were reported, he said. There will be an investigation. The house was almost completely destroyed. Union askedformutual aid &om Island City, Cove and Imbler. Eleven firefi ghters worked on the fire. There was an explosion of what was believed to be a propane tank located on the porch, but it was aker the ire had been put out. f

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A Union house was fully engulfed in flames Tuesday night when the Union Rural Fire Protection responded. No injuries were reported.

Moth Night returns to Ladd Marsh Thursday The public is invited to join the Friends of Ladd Marsh for an adventure with moths, Thursday evening. Activities begin at 8:30 p.m. at the large tan barn (formerly the White

Barn) on Foothill Road, ap-

for darkness, and then the group will watch for moths attractedto specialUVlights. Parlicipants should dress for cool weather, and bring a

proximately 1/2 mile south of the Foothill Road Overlook. KarenAntell, Professor of Biology at Eastern Oregon University, willpresent a short slideshow about moths of the marsh, while the group waits

The deadline for filing to run for four positions up for election on the Island City City CouncilisAug. 1. Council positions held by Delmer Hanson, Joyce Beeman and Sharon Vermillion are up for eledion. The mayor's position heldby Dale De Longis also up for election. Nobodyhas filed for any of the positions. De Long announced earlier thathe will notrun for re-eledion. Applications are available at city hall, 10605 Island Ave. For information, call city hall at 541-963-5017.

Stir fry on farmers' market menu

Thisweek attheLaGrande Farmers'Market, Blue Plate flashlight, folding chair and Special will perform, followed insect repellant. Families are by a demonstration by Terem welcome, but please no pets. Stratton at the ReMax Chef

at the Marketbooth. Stop by during the musicbreak at 10:30a.m.fora &eesample of summer stir &y made &om seasonally available local ingredients at the market.

Rusty Rail Band reunion show slated The Rusty Rail Band featuringTerry LaMont and Kenny Daniels will reunite this weekend for an acoustic set of fan favorites. The show will be held &om 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the La Grande American Legion, 301 Fir St.

Rockwall Grange hosts yard sale The Rockwall Grange of Elgin will hold a fundraiser yard sale &om 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday in downtown Elgin across &om the Corner Market. Proceeds benefit Grange activities. For more information, call Grange President Cindy Chandler at 541W7-3745.

OBITUARIES Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande,

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Darrell D. Wood, 85, of Union, passed away on Monday at his residence. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

with the funeral ex penses. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

Susan LaVell Bradley

Laurrgyce William "Buck"Hennann

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Formerly of La Grande 1918-2014

Susan LaVell Bradley, 64, of LaGrande, died July 13 at her residence. Susan was born April 29, 1950, in La Grande to John

Hermann, 96, longtime resident of La Grande, passed away peacefully with his

and Jane (Hallgarth) Dockweiler. She resided in Dallas, Ore., Bakersfield, Calif., and La Grande. She attended the La Grande School District. She metand married the love ofher life, Nick Bradley. Susan was a stay-at-home mom of two children. She

enjoyed gardening, shopping and thrift stores. Susan is survived by her husband, Nick; sons, Larry

Bradley and hisw ife,G ndy of La Grande, and Chris Bradley and his wife, Susie of Bakersfield; sisters, Sharei

Prediger of White Rock B.C., and Carolyn Crader and her husband, Bob of La Grande; brothers,Alvin Dockweiler and his wife, Jess of La Grande,Linn Dockweiler and hiswife,Rhonda ofLa Grande, and Van Dockwieler of Grants Pass; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jane, and sister, Shannon McKillop. Memorial contributions may bemade toLoveland

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family by his side July 17 at a care facility in Hood River. Buck was born on May 9, 1918, in Hester, Mo., to William and Mary Henmann (a birth certificate error caused Buck's last name to forever be spelled differently than

to La Grande in 1940 as a commissioned d i s t ributor for i„ ( =g ' Fletcher Oil. During Hermann World War II Buck moved to Medford to work on the construction of the Camp White army base. For the following three years he worked for Warren Northwest building airports in Redmond, Madras, Aurora, Astoria and other Oregon locations. Buck and Lenna moved back to La Grande in 1944 but shortly thereafter moved to Hamilton, where Buck worked as a logger "skinning cat." Two years later they, again, moved back to La Grande where Buck and his brother,

Bud, operated a Signal Oil

service station next to the underpass. Buck became the bulk oil distributor for Signal Oil and continued until 1969 aker Signal was acquired by Enco Oil. his parents'). He and Lenna started A viewing will be held &om renting Aloha vacation 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 25 at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A trailers in 1959 anticipating memorial service will be held changes that were in the at the First Christian Church works for the oil business. In 1969, Hermann's Trailer in LaGrande at 10 a.m. July 26. Sales and Rentals became a Buck's family moved to Or- full-time business that grew egon in 1935. He met Eastern to include R.V.'s, boats, snowOregon student Lenna Neill in mobiles and motorcycles. Lenna retired &om teach1937.As Lenna wrote,"I was actually on a date with some- ing in June 1980 and Buck one else when I met Buck. He closed the RV business in December of the same year. came up and intmducedhimBuck always made time self and that was it. He never was, and slillisn't, at a loss for for family and community service. He loved hunting words." They were engaged and fishing especially with on Feb. 4, 1938, and married in Lewiston, Idaho, on May 20, grandchildren, and they 1939. Lenna passed awayin loved being with him. He March 2010,just a few months was president of the Jr High PTA, and in 1960 he prior to their 71st wedding anmversaiy. was nameduFather of the Year"by the Union County Buck drove fuel truck for Fletcher Oil in Boise, Idaho, Cowbelles. In January 1962, for the first year of their mar- Buck took over a city commission seat recently vacated riage. He was transferred

when hisfather died.He was permanently elected a year later and officially became La Grande's firstm ayor as the council presidency was changed to"mayor" during his tenure. Buck was a founding member and president of the Oregon Snowmobiler's Association that thrives today due to his and Lenna's efforts, along with so many

Arrested: Carlos Manuel Ramirez, 25, Unknown address, was arrestedTuesday on a release agreement warrant charging second-degree criminal mischief, two charges of menacing, and first-degree criminal trespass.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Arrested: Brian L. Griffith, 40, unknown address was arrested Monday on a restraining order violation.

Arrested: Elizabeth Lyons, 59, Cove, was arrested Monday on a charge of fourth-degree assault. Arrested: Kirsten Mills, 22, Unknown address, was arrested Monday ontwo Union County Warrants. 1) On felony charges of possessionofmeth and failure to appear. 2) On felony chargesof possession ofmeth and failure to appear. Mills was also arrested on new charges of possessionofmeth. Arrested: Angela Lee Stellings, 24, unknown address, was arrested in Deschutes County Tues-

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day on a Union County warrant charging first-degree trespassing and second-degree theft. Arrested: Jessica Nichole Boldman, 32, unknown address, was arrested in Salem Tuesday on a Union County warrant charging failure to appear on original charges of first-degree criminal mistreatment and fraudulent use of a credit card. Arrested: Shawnna Maria Danilovich, 24, Unknown address, was arrestedTuesday while lodged in the Union County Jail on a Union County

Formerly of North Powder 1923-2014

Though the event continues each September, there is no denial that ticket sales have never quite been the same since Buck suffered a stroke in 2007 and relocated to an assisted care facility in Hood River. Buck was relocated &om Hawks Ridge to the Hood River Care Center in December 2013. The staf members, in addition to those at Heart of Hospice were saddened to learn ofhis passing as so many of them claimed that "Buck was our favorite. His sense ofhumor and kindness was unique. We will miss him

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they be&iended. Buck created the annual Shriner's Pizza Feed in cooperation with Klondike Pizza, (now Bear Mountain Pizza). This event has raised significant money over the years for the Shriner's Hos-

pital for Crippled Children.

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packing houses. Her favorite daughter, Bill (and Jodi) job was working as a teachHermann of La Grande, ing assistant at the local day Sharlene (and Ron) Wilkins care and preschool center. of Hood River. He is survived Emanuel died in 1987. by five grandchildren and six She married Jack Woods of great-grandchildren. Milton-Freewater in 1989. Memorial contributions They divorced in 1994. m ay be made toHeart of Edna married James G. Hospice, Hood River, or Harwood of Echo in 1996. the Shriner's Hospital for They met at a yard sale, and Crippled Children in care Edna always thought she got of Loveland Funeral Chaa great bargain. pel, 1508 Fourth Street, La

The couple lived in Weston before moving in 2002 tn North Powder, where they lived until Aichele- th e y entered the Hardwood assisted living center in Baker City in 2013. Edna recently entered the memory care unit, where she lived for the last five weeks ofher life. While in North Powder, Edna and Jim attended the MethodistChurch and enjoyedbaking zucchinibread and cooking together. She loved visiting &iends and

family. She loved reading her Bible and her faith saw her through life and health challenges. Her memory failed in the last year ofher life, but during her last few days she was very clear about going home to be in the presence of the Lord. Survivors include her husband, James Harwood of Baker City; a son, Manuel Claude Aichele ofArizona; a daughter, Glenda M. Carter of North Powder; a sister, Evelyn Lucille Moore of Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several stepchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Edna was preceded in death by her husbands, EmanuelAichele and Jack Woods; a son, Douglas Gideon Aichele; son-in-law, Bruce Carter; and brother, Clarence Bowling. Memorial contributions m ay be made totheNo rth Powder City Library in care of the funeral home. To leave a condolence online, visit www.munsellerhodes.com

Grande, OR 97850. Online condolences may be

warrant charging order to show cause on charges of harassment and probation violation. Cited: Joshua Darren Matte, 23, Unknown address, was citedTuesday and released in lieu of lodging on a charge of hit and run.

LA GRANDE FIRE AND AMBULANCE La Grande Fire and Ambulance crews responded to three calls for medical assistance Monday. Crews responded to four calls for medical assistance Tuesday.

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Edna AicheleHanuood Edna Mae AicheleHarwood, 91 of Baker City, a former resident of Milton-Freewater and North Powder, died July 7 at Settler's Park, an assisted living and memory care center. Her funeral was held July 18 at the Munselle-Rhodes FuneralHome, 902 S.M ain St., Milton-Freewater with interment at the MiltonFreewater Cemetery. Edna was born on Jan. 31, 1923, at Hazelgreen, Mo.,toClaude E.and Mary Mae Bowling. She lived in Missouri and Texas before moving in 1938 to Oregon, where she met and married EmanuelAichele in 1941. They madetheirhome in Milton-Freewater, where they raised three children. Edna enjoyedhomemaking, canning, cooking, sewing, raising flowers, reading and being involved in her children's school and church activities. Later, she enjoyed working as a home-care provider, nurse's assistant, home child care provider

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All of the health care changes have been enough to give Oregonians whiplash. And in Oregon there's another change coming. This one could be very good for consumers — as long as it's done right. But of course,Cover Oregon could have beenvery goodfor consumers,if it had been done right. The new problem targeted by the Oregon Insurance Division is this: Consumers can have a hard time figuring out just how good a health insurance network is when they are selecting health insurance. How are consumers supposed to tell if there are enoughproviders in a network to serve patient needs?Even if a health insurer has a list available of all the doctors in its network, it's often unclear if thosedoctorsare accepting new patients. The Oregon Insurance Division — in consultation with providers and insurers — is tackling this issue of network adequacy and trying to comeup with legislat ion to proposefor the 2015 session. The legislation is not finalized. But the draft languagesuggestsOregon may adopt rulesfor network adequacythat already exist,such as those for Medicare.

That's agood approach.Oregon isstillreeling from trying to invent its own health care website. Let's keep things simplefor network adequacy. If insurers, providers orconsumers believe they needmore flexibility than the national standard Oregon adopts, then there canbe discussion about Oregon coming up with its own standards in addition to a national standard. The stateshould also be carefulabout overlystrict requirements.Smaller health care networks can hold down costsfor consumers. Large group insurance policies sometimes consciously choose smaller provider networks for that reason.Oregon's rules shouldbe carefulnotto interfere,more than is absolutely necessary. Moretransparency for consumers in picking a

health plan should be a good thing. The state's goal should be to achieve that with zero whiplashfor consumers,providers and insurers.

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t was one of those important-but-dull Senate hearings that don't get broadcast even on C-SPAN 3. An obscure subcommittee was taking expert testimony on patient safety Thursday, and only fourofits 14 m embers bothered to show up. Several of the public seats were empty, too. But Elizabeth Warren was in her element. The committee's most junior member was the first senator to arrive, five minutes early, and when it was her turn to question the witnesses she blew past the time limit. It was as though she were back at Harvard Law School, using the Socratic method to lead students to her desired conclusions in favor of stricter standards for hospitals and prescriptions.

"Dr. Jha? ... Okay, good,and Dr. Gandhi wants to add to that? ... Dr. Pronovost, you want to get into this? ... Okay, so we've got payment responsibility. Very powerful. Dr. Disch? ... What would be the next step? ... Finish your sentence." She nodded, waved, smiled and coaxed her pupils along with right" and "mm-hmm."When the chairman finally cut her ofE Warren had a concern."I do want to be sure Dr. James gets a chance to participate," she said. Indeed, his class-participation grade was riding on it. WatchingWarren combine her encyclopedic knowledge of the regulatory system with her three decades of experience as a professor, it was Imicult to picture her launching a long-shot bid for the presidency.

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A draR-Warren boomlet is underway, with the purpose of encouraging her to challenge Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination in 2016. It is eerily similar to the movement that propelledBarack Obama to challenge Clinton eight years ago even though, likeWarren, Obama had then served not quite two years in the Senate. But while Warren is a compelling figure — a feisty populist at a time of inequality and resentment — her actions since arriving in the Senate suggest she has neither interest in nor aptitude for a presidential candidacy. I wanted to write about the Warren presidential hoopla, so I mentioned to her spokeswoman, Lacey Rose, that I'd buttonhole the senator aker the subcommittee meeting."We don't do hallway interviews," Rose replied. She said she would"see about" a phone interview but six hours later reported that she"couldn't make this work." (Warren had beenon theSenate floor,writing thank-you notes on official stationery while taking a turn in the presiding offic er'schair.) This, I learned, is typical. Congressional reporters say that Warren is unusual among senators in her refusal to take questions. She is invariably guardedby staf as shewalksabout the Capitol, and the few interviews she has done havegenerally been on defi ned topics (such as her book), where the risk

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City councilors and residents listen as Lynn Bridge, foreground, explains how water makes its way to the wastewater treatment plant and out to the wetlands or the Grande Ronde River.

TOUR Continuedfrom Page IA treatment plant located next to Interstate 84 ofFHighway 203. To an outsider, the treatment plant mayjust look like a series of several pools, but the plant is much more complex than that. Lyle Bridge, the city's sanitary sewer and wastewater superintendent, says a 27-inch mainline moves wastewater to the facility where it goes through a grinder and is treated. The city has the ability to fully treat the sewer and send it to the river or partially treat it and send it to the wetlands area that is designed to enhance natural habitat. Forty-horsepower pumps move up to 8 million gallons a day through the system, Bridge said. Newer technology allows Bridge and other employees to monitor valves within the system by touchscreen computers in the facilities. "One thing you'll notice, almost everything is identical," Bridge said. Identical parts make it easier for replacement. Wastewater is first placed into a preaeration cell where oxygen is pumped 'The more oxygen you have, the quicker it treats," said Norm Paullus, La Grande public works director. Also at the site is a treatment plant lab where employees run water tests

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before it heads to the Grande Ronde River or the wetlands. During treatment, wastewater moves through a series of pumps and valves operated by air compressors. "Everything runs on air in here,"

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The city began digging the mainline &om the mountains in 1909 and it

Mt. Joseph Family Foods,

year's number of$120,000.

said when he moved to Joseph &om Pomeroy, Wash., he was asked to sponsor the saddle bronc event. "It was more than my entire budget in Pomeroy for community events," he said. He agreed to have his store's name promoted four nights in a row in &ont of almost 20,000 people. "I have not blinked writing that sponsorship check since," Berglund said.

According to ChristofFersen's report, the rodeo brings in about the same amount in sponsorships. Becky and Scott Rushton, who own the Outlaw Restaurant and the Indian

$316. This one week alone

Water SuperintendentLee Mannor said the city maintains the area as if it is using it to maintain access &om the Forest Service. As it is, the city could not pump enough water &om the watershed to supply the city. "It won't feed our town," Mannor sald. The lake is open for fishing to those who walk in. Councilor Sebestyen said he was impressed to hear that key employees can now monitor the city's sewer and water system &om their smartphones. Paullus said that system also makes calls to the necessary employees if it detects a problem in the system. "I wish more members of the public could go on a tour," Sebestyen said."It's a good chance tosee the facilities." The councilor said it was also an opportunity to hear &om experienced city employees. The tour took on a little more meaning for Sebestyen, who ran into some former students ofhis on the tour. 'They know what they're doing. They know what they're talking about,"he said."It's really a great group of people that the city has working for them."

While the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife oversees the Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, the city plays a major role in maintaining the wetlands. "We're in charge of water use," Paullus said. The system allows the city to serve a dual role while saving on costs — it doesn't have to treat wastewater at the same level as if it were sending afnuent into the river and also helps maintain the wildlife area. When Paullus is out at the facilities in the springs it's not uncommon to see colorful birds nesting. Those on the tour spotted a blue heron in the area Tuesday. "It's really a neat sight to see," Paullus said. The tour ended aker a visit to the La Grande Watershed 17 miles south of La Grande in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The mountain lake servedas thecity'ssource ofdrinking water until 1991 when it started using wells exclusively. The watershed is maintained in a natural state and is surrounded by unlogged forest.

contributes one-fiflh of the county's tourism. The event kicked ofFTuesday with the Bucking Horse Stampede down Main Street in Joseph and wraps up Sunday with a Cowboy Church Service at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena. Troy Berglund, owner of

Visitors'Association reports that the average person stays three days and spends

dug by hand," Paullus said.

Bridge said.

nearly 200 percent more than a week in the winter. 'The added income helps through the first three months of the year," he said. He said his whole stafFis required to work that week and to work overtime. The store stays open an extra three hours Friday and Saturday. "We have a whole lot of fun seeinghow much volume we can push through 7,500 square feet," Berglund sald. So far thisyear,ticketsales are on pace to match last

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went online in 1912 or 1913, Paullus sald. 'The amazing part to me, it was all

Lodge in Joseph, said the

lodge always sells out its 22 rooms during the weekend and the restaurant, which stays busy throughout the summer, also sees an uptick in business. Becky Rushton oversees Berglund said ChiefJoseph Days week brings in 49 the vendors who line the percent more revenue than streets during Chief Joseph any other summer week and Days. This year she said the

numbers look good. "I think the street's going to be full," Rushton said."I have to give kudos to the rodeo committee. Their volunteer efFort is huge." The rodeo is still the biggest event, but it has spawned so many others to accommodate the return visitors. From mid-June to the end of September there is hardly a weekend without an event. This year, two popular events were canceled — The Mountain High Car Show and the Bronze Bike Rally. Rushton said her business in June was steady and up a little bit in July. She said the tourism impact is not only direct, but indirect as well. ''When businesses do well, they spend more money," she said.'The impact isn't just on Main Street." Beecrowbee, a Joseph

businessthat makes and sells body care products, has a steady stream ofbusiness year round through its store&ont and online sales, but Owner Will Roundy said the rodeo weekend does make a difFerence. He said the influx starts the weekend before the rodeo and lasts through the weekend aker. He attributes this to visitors who want to come when there isn't the throng of people and to locals with family in town showing them around downtown

Joseph. "A lot oflocal people show their company around who I don't always see come in,"

Roundy said. Contact Katy Nesbitt at 541-7S6-4235 or knesbitt@ Iagrandeobservercom. Follow Katy on Twitter @IgoNesbitt.

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fire costs in the future. 'This is no way to responsibly fund wildfire management in this country," the letter states."We cannot afFord to wait another year to fix this urgent problem." The other senators who signed the letter were Tom

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JOSEPH — It's that time ofyear again when Wallowa County royalty prepare for the biggest event of the year.

The life of a Chief Joseph Days court member begins in September when queen candidates are chosen and runs until the coronation of the next court — 18 months later. From riding practice to speech writing to representing the county at events throughout the region, the pace can be hectic and the demands intense, yet this year's court takes it all in stride. "We're not treated like this is our job, we are treated like royalty," said Princess Cheyenne Knight. Make no mistake, the girls work hard, not only as one of the best horseback riding courts around, but mucking stalls, painting the rodeo grounds and putting on the charm as they hand out flyers for their hometown rodeo everywhere they go. For Princess Cheyenne Hall, Knight said the experience has brought her out ofher shell. Sitting on her horse waiting for grand entry practice, Hall dances in her saddle to the country music blaring &om the announcer's stand. "I've met a lot of people this year," she said. Hall is diminutive and showed her three-point rock climbing moves to get onto her horse. She liked her foot as high as her chest and said,

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Knight is statuesque and doesn't have the same

struggle as Hall. She said what she's enjoyed this summer so far was,"being able to go everywhere to represent our rodeo." Queen Anna Rinehart has been in a saddle since before she could walk. Her mother was on the

Chief Joseph Days Court as a teenager. On a dare, Karen Rinehart stands on the saddle of the horse her daughter had to borrow this week. Rinehart's horse, Driker, ran through a fence and scraped up a &ont leg. Anna Rinehart said he injured himself about the same time last year, jumping over a fence. She said she hopes he heals in time for the rodeos, but if not, her borrowed horse, Dylon, was running through his paces Monday night just fine. Rinehart said she thought the St. Paul Rodeo over the Fourth of July weekend was

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The 2014 Chief Joseph Days court prepares for its big event quickly approaching. The Wallowa County royalty will host their own Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo this weekend.

ride into the arena before the rodeos. The court gets to cut itsteeth,soto speak,before coming home to host their own Professional Rodeo Cowher highlight so far; Hall said boys Association rodeo. her favorite rodeo was MolThe most poignant part ofbeing on the court is the lala, thesame weekend. "It was the best run-in so trip to the Shriner's Hosfar," Hall said. pital in Portland each year During some events, the during the junket to Molalla girls merely ride in parades and St. Paul. Knight said like Spokane's Lilac Festival one little boy recovering or Baker City's Miners Jubi&om surgery told them how lee, but Molalla and St. Paul proud he was that he had are big rodeos in small towns walked that day. "He asked ifhe could attended by top cowboys, cowgirls and tens of thouhave a second sticker," she sands of fans where the girls sazd.

She~ff's oNce, ODOT offer sober ~de from Chief 3oseph Days Rodeo JOSEPH — To keep the roads safe during the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo, there's a sober ride option for revelers. Debi Short of the Chief Joseph Days office said the bus runs Friday and Saturday night from the Thunderroom starting at 11 p.m. The bus will make stops atWallowa Lake, Joseph and Enterprise until 2 a.m. The last bus will take people as far as Wallowa. Billie-Jo Deal of the Oregon Department ofTransportation said the county received $800 to pay for the bus run by Moffit Brothers of Lostine. "The ODOT traffic safety division is funding the amount of the sober-ride bus for those two nights and theWallowa County Sheriff's Office is matching funds with some radio spots and on-air interviews," Deal said. According to the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo website, during this event, the population of Joseph increases nearly ten times during rodeo week. By offering free, sober rides Deal said ODOT hopes to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road. In 2012, there were 115 fatal and injury crashes in ODOT Region 5. Out of the 30 fatalities in 2012, 10 were alcoholinvolved and four were drug-involved, Deal said. — Observer staff

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Interns have the opportunity to stay in housing this summer at the Wallowa Resources Stewardship Center with help from a Pacific Power Foundation grant. Top row, from left are Morgan Crowley and Abby Seethoff. Bottom row, from left are Julie Peterson and Lauren Sewell.

"I didn't have housing thisvoidby creating opportumENTERPRISE — Paties for students to contribute to plans until I found thiscific Pbwer funding is helping ruralcommunitiesinpractical things were always falling through. I probably would Wallowa Resources renovate andapplied ways. a wing of its Stewardship Through the Program, have been much more Center this summer to accom- Wallowa County gets to use stressed about rent and moving furniture," Sewell said. m odate scholar residencies. the talents and energy of Morgan Crowley, a graduThe Pacific Pbwer Foundaundergraduate and gradution awarded Wallowa Resourc- ate students while universiate student &om the University of New Hampshire, es $4,000,mostofwhich will ties offer opportunities for o6'-campus learning experiis completing research about go toward anew water heater forest landowner participafor a wingwithsixshort-term ences. tion in community projects. educationalresidencymoms Four scholars cumntly Crowley will be conducting and akitchenette. reside in the 2,200-square TheVisiting Scholars Profoot wing of the Stewardship numerous interviews to gram allows scholars to pursue Center. Fishtrap intern Lau- legitimize her thesis. "It's nice to have a foundaapplied research,teachingand ren Sewell, a senior environtion with a group Wallowa job-training inWallowa County. mental studies/humanities Manyrural communitieslack major at Whitman College, Resources that can introduce the resounes tofund curtent appreciates how the Stewme to people," she said.'This research andintern-level train- ardship Center simplified her allows me to be immersed in my field work all the time." ing; the pmgram seeks to fill search for housing.

The other residents are Wallowa Land~ I n t ern Julie Peterson, an Environmental Studies/Politics major at Whitman, and Wallowa Resources Communications InternAbby

SeethofE an English and Spanish major at Whitman. "It's greatthatwe're provided with a space where we're surrounded by interns ofsimilar ages,"Peterson said. "Support &om the Pacific Pbwer Foundation and local private donors helps transform the oldhospital to an exciting community facility for creative networking and innovation that sustain the core values of Wallowa County,"Wallowa Resources Executive Director Nils Christo%rsen said.

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he overwhelming wak ofblossoms bafHed me last week — all the &uit trees have &uited and I couldn't place it, at first. Finally I recognized the scent — the linden trees are in bloom. In Boulder, Colo., the lindens bloom around the summer solslice in June. One of the things Ilearnedtoappreciateasa tree trimmer was the coming of the season as dictatedby blossom blooms. Now as I ride, drive, walk and run around the mean streets of Wallowa County I can't get enough of the linden blossom perfume and fantasizeabout harvesting the delicate flowers and asking one of our local body care manufacturers to use them in a product. Humans love lists and lately, so do newspapers. To the questions of what five albums,books,otherhumans would you want on a desert island posed, I add what five scents? In no particular order

busiest week of the year. The music blares as the girls and women practice their run-ins for the rodeo nights' grand entries. Toby Keith and Jake Owen songs set the background for fast horses

has put Joseph and the county on the map. Whether you love rodeo or not, the KATY NESBITT county's primary event of the summer spawned other blossoms. rodeos and events to keep I met a woman who told the tourism industry humming &om Memorial Day me her dog didn't smell like until the end of September. a dog which made me think my Bridey either smelled like The traffic slows as pickups and trailers, motorhomes manure, skunk or shampoo and minivansstream down depending on the day. Introducing my pup Cavan I oken state highways 82 and 3. The restaurants and get one of two questions, "Does he have puppy breath? shops increase stafImg and Does he smell like a puppy?" inventory to accommodate the masses while farmers Sometimes he smells like sunshine and other times he cut hay and ranchers move smells like chocolate. So far livestock. I've been fortunate to keep Ifscentstriggera reaction, him out of culverts and cow so do sounds and especially music. To list the top five pies. This week the earthy albums I want to hear on the smells ofhay, horses and desert island would be infinitely difficult. Maybe I could cattle prevail intermingle with grilled hamburgers and cheat and choose 50 songs for smoking beef at the Joseph an iPod instead. The last couple weeks Rodeo Grounds. Our mountains, rivers, I've dropped into the rodeo canyons and Wallowa Lake grounds &om time to time bring in tens of thousands as the committee, court and Tuckerette riding group I choose garlic, basil, dry pine of visitors every year and the rodeo, for 69 years, needles,lavenderandlinden prepare for the county's

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Man founddead after shooting report PORTLAND — Police responding to a report of a shooting late Tuesday night in southeast Portland found a man dead on the ground. Homicide detectives and crimescene specialistswere called to the scene at Southeast 57th Avenue and Harold Street. Police said no additional information was immediately available.

Remains ID'd as Byron Fusselman MILTON-FREEWATER — The Oregon state medicalexaminer'soffi ce has determined that remains found near a recreation area in the Blue Mountains of Northeast Oregon are those of a 19-year-old man who vanished nine years ago. The medical examiner confirmed through dental records that the remains are those of Byron Fusselman of Milton-Freewater. The Umatilla County SherifF's OSce said Tuesday that due to the condition of the remainsitma y never know an exact cause of death. KNDU-TV reports that a

Jeep Cherokee belonging to Fusselman was found in the parking lot of Harris Park southeast of Milton-Freewater in November 2005, and the area was searched. Authorities said at the time the teen wasn't dressed for the &eezing temperatures.

the measure for the November ballot. Election workers say there were 88,584valid signatures — about 1,400 more than required. The measure would allow adults 21 and older to buy and possess marijuana. It gives the Oregon Liquor Control Commission the job of regulating and taxing marijuana. Voters rejected a legalization measure two years ago, but little money was spent promoting it. The group backing this year's efFort has received contributions &om some of the same donors who backed successful marijuana initiatives in Washington and Colorado.

ECHO — The Oregon Transportation Department

says a 54-year-old highway worker was killed in a workplace accident in northeast Oregon. The department said 29yearhighway department veteran Donald Kendall died Tuesday during a chip seal paving operation. That work was being done along Oregon Highway 320 south of Interstate 84 near the town of Echo. Transportation spokesman Dave Thompson said no details were immediately available. Oregon State Police are investigating. Thompson says Kendall was a maintenance crew member who had operated snowplows and graders and helped stranded citizens.

Pot measure qualifies for November ballot SALEM — Oregon voters will decide this year whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use. State elections officials certified Tuesday that the petitioners submitted enough valid signatures to qualify

COOS BAY —SherifFs deputies say a 43-year-old Coos Bay man died when his ATV rolled over near his home. The World newspaper reports that Eric Osterson leR his home Monday to ride the four-wheeler on West Fork Millicoma Road. When he didn't return, family members went looking for him and found him lying on the gravel road by the ATV. Deputies say the ATV had gone ofFthe road, up an embankment androlled over.

2 bodies discovered in Creswell fire debris

Sunday on 3 rivers

The Oregon Department

of Fish and Wildlife is closing spring chinook fisheries on the Imnaha, Wallowa and Snake rivers, efFective Sunday.

ODFW fish biologist JefF Yanke says water temperatures have been rising and most spring chinook have moved upstream of the fisheryarea tothe spawning grounds. The closure on the Snake is concurrent with fishery closures ordered by the Idaho DepartmentofFish and Game.

OSP says man tried to elude troopers CAVE JUNCTIONOregon State Police arrested a 23-year-old Cave Junction man accused of attempting to elude troopers on his allterrain vehicle.

Lt. Gregg Hastings says statepolicetried to stop Michael Murphy aker see-

ing him popping wheelies and driving recklessly on

Highway199.M urphy allegedly sped away until he was

stopped by a dead end and then fencing.

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The Bridge 99 fire, above, was 31 percent contained at nine square miles of timber, brush and grass mostly on the Deschutes National Forest about 20 miles north of Sisters.

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OLYMPIA,Wash.— Wetter, cooler weather has helped firefighters make progress in their efforts to get the largest wildfire in Washington state's history under control. With more rain in the forecast, they just hope too much moisture doesn't lead to flash floods after so much ground vegetation has been burned away. The Carlton Complex of fires, which has burned nearly 400 square miles in the north-central part of the state, was 16 percent contained as ofTuesday, fire spokeswoman Jessica Payne said. A day earlier, the fire was just 2 percent contained. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening because of expected heavy rainfall. — The Associated Press

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GRANTS PASS — Lightning rolled throughmuch ofEastern Oregon on Tuesday, leaving in its wake several dozen reports of new wildfire starts, fire officials said. Thatnewscame as fi refi ghtersm ade progress in their battle against 11major wildfires already burning across Oregon. Many of the new fire reports came &om the same areas around Prineville and in the Ochoco National Forest that were hard hit in the last lightning storm, said the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center. Fire crews were dispatched quickly across Central Oregon. By late Tuesday night, the dispatch center said it was responding to more than 40 reports, with many of those fire starts already encircled by fire line and contained. Earlier in the day, Carol Connolly, a spokeswoman for the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, said 3,000 lightning strikes were reported as aband ofstorms moved &om the Northern California coast across the CascadeRange in Southern Oregon to the Blue Mountains in the Northeast-

erncornerofthestate. There wasrain with many ofthe strikes, but not others. The center said that 6,188 people were involved in the battle to contain large fires burning across 916 square miles. Four of those fires were at least 50 percent contained. The Oregon Department of Forestry reported that the 401 fires on stateprotected lands to date this year are 10 percent more than the 10-year average, but the 58 square miles that have burned are seven times greater. The 343 human-causedfires this year have burned 8,804 acres,but the 58 lightning-caused fires have spread across farmore land,burning 28,084 acres.The state protects private and state lands

The Associated Press

PORTLAND — A federal judge said Tuesday he would weigh whether the

US. Army Corps of Engineers must release environmental review documents involving a proposed coal port criticized by environmentalists.

US. Magistrate Judge Paul Papak said in Portland that he must decide whether the documents show the agency's internal deliberations about the Morrow Pacific coal export terminal in Boardman. Deliberative documents can be exempt &om disclosure under federal rules, depending on how they're interpreted by the releasing The conservation group

Columbia Riverkeeper demanded the documents in 2012 and the corps refused. The corps had to decide in 2012 whether to undertake an environmental impact statement, as it had with two proposed coal terminals in Washington state, or conduct a less-intensive environmental assessment that would not include public input. The corps opted for the assessment, and Columbia Riverkeeper sued to review the internal documents that led to the decision. The proposed terminal would bring coal in open train cars &om Powder River Basin in the Northern Rockies through Idaho and the Columbia Gorge. From there, the coal would be taken in barges down the

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and US.Bureau ofLand Management lands west of the Cascades. Oregon led the nation in the number oflarge fires. Elsewhere, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, reported five in Washington, two in Utah, two in Arizona, one in California and two in Idaho. The wildfire evacuation advisory was liked for 32 scattered homes along the Metolius River and the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook north of Sisters, fire spokesman Jeanne Klein said. Fire lines on the eastern edge of the Bridge 99 fire have been holding, and the Level III evacuation advisory was dropped to Level II, advising residents to be ready to leave on short notice.

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WEEK AHEAD TODAY C American Legion Baseball: La Grande Legacy Legends vs. Pendleton in American Legion District Playoffs (2), 4 p.m., Pioneer Park

AT A GLANCE

YOUTH BASEBALL

Union Coun enters Babe Ruth Toumament feeling confident

Andrew Peasley fires a ball to first base during a Union County 13- to 15-year-old Babe Ruth all-star practice Tuesday at Pioneer Park.

By Josh Benham The Observer

Volleyball ofIicials sought Chris Baxter/The Observer

The Northeast Oregon Volleyball Association is holding an interest meeting for prospective new high school volleyball officials for the upcoming 2014 season. The meeting is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. July 30 at Baker City City Hall. The association serves Baker, Wallowa and Union county areas. For those interested in becoming officials, call 541-910-1744 or email neovbal gmail.com. Information can also be accessed on the Northeast Oregon Volleyball Association Facebook page.

Union County outfielder Deric Mussatto knows it won't be easy, but he is also aware of the opportunity the squad has in front of them. "We have as good of a chance of

winning as everybody else does," Mussatto said."But as 14-yearolds, it would be pretty fantastic to win a 15-year-old state tournament." The Union CountyAll-Star baseball team begins its quest to make their goal a reality tomor-

row when the North Oregon Babe Ruth 13 to 15-year-old state baseball tournament gets underway in Ontario. Even though the team is composed mostly of 13-and 14-year-olds and will face teams SeeUnion / Page10A

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Simonetti steps down at EOU After guiding the Eastern Oregon University women's soccerteam the lasttwo seasons, Jennifer Simonetti has announced she is stepping down as the head coach. "We would like to thank Jen for her commitment and service to the university, the soccer program and the La Grande Community," Athletic Director Anji Weissenfluh said. "This move is a wonderful opportunity for her family and we wish her all the best. Jen made quite an impact on the program and we look forward to continuing to build on what she started." Under Simonetti's guidance the Mountaineers finished the 2013 season with the second best record in school history, finishing the year 9-5-1. During her two seasons at Eastern Oregon, Simonetti compiled a record of 10-18-3, and led the program to its second-ever appearance in the Cascade conference tournament. EOU will name an interim head coach for the upcoming womens soccer season this fall by Monday.

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La Grande's Jon Gonzalez slides safely into second base during the first inning of the Mud Dogs' 14-1 victory over the Milton-Freewater Blazers Monday at Pioneer Park.

DeGrom (4-5) held the

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5-1lead.

"I was a little surprised to see us score nine runs in that first inning," head coach Parker McKinley said."It's one of those things where they dug By Eric Avissar themselves into a hole, and set the The Obsverver momentum for the game. We stayed The fi rstinning ofthe opening game focused, continued to battle, and set of La Grande's doubleheader against ourselves up well." Milton-Freewater Monday was literally In the bottom of the second inning, a walk in the park. the Mud Dogs tacked on another four In a half inning that took over 40 runs. Jon Gonzalez celebrated his minutes to complete, the Mud Dogs birthday with a RBI single that sent scored nine runs, four of which came ofF Jake Workinger home to get the scorwalks with an additional two coming ing started. A pair of Milton-Freewater ofFwild pitches. As a result, the Mud errors also led to Brandon Cederholm Dogs only needed five innings to defeat and GonzalezscoringtoputLa Grande up 13-1. the Blazers by a 14-1 margin in the first game. La Grande completed the Milton-Freewater walked the Mud sweep with a 9-3 win in the nightcap. Dogs 16 times in the first game, while Only twoofthe runsthe Mud Dogs giving up six hits and three errors. scored in the opening game were Although the Mud Dogs went untested earnedaRer Chance Goodman hita in the first game, McKinley said he was two-run single to give the Mud Dogs a happy with the patience his players

game skid. Duda hit his 15th home run,a 446-footdriveofFthe second deck scoreboard in right field in the eighth.

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The La Grande 9-10-year-old All Stars sufFered a 10-5 loss Tuesday to Clackamas at the Little League State Tournament in Bend. Despite the loss, coach Brian Bell said he was proud ofhis kids for refusing to give up aker the team went down 7-1in the third inning. 'The kids fought until the very

last out," Bell said."We were able to get hits, but we also had some costly errors. There were also some really close calls that played a big part too." On Sunday, La Grande earned a tight 2-1 victory over Medford aker winning its opening game over West Salem, 15-0.

Bell said Kyle Spears gave his best pitching performance of the season

Rogers remains reliable on offense Jared Rogers finished strong at the plate to concludethe Mud Dogs'season inthe home doubleheader finale against Milton-Freewater Monday at Pioneer Park. In the opening game of the doubleheader, Rogers drove in Ray Jimenez in the bottom of the fourth inning to give the Mud Dogs a 14-1 lead, and scored an additional two runs after getting walked twice.

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showed. "It was an unfortunate situation for their pitching stafF," McKinley said. 'They were inconsistent, but we did a good job of not chasing balls that were out of the zone. We had good swings when we saw good pitches." In the second game of the doubleheader, the Mud Dogs waited until the third inning to break the game open. ARer Ray Jimenez and Tyson Wicklander scored to put the Mud Dogs up 2-0 in the first inning, the hosts were up 7-1 at the end of the third. Workinger got the scoring outburst started in the third as he crushed a RBI double into leR field, then scored on a single from Isaiah Cranford. "I wasn't feeling very confident heading into this game because I hadn't been hitting as well as I normally do,"Workinger said.'When I hit that double, I knew that if I saw a first-pitch SeeMud Dogs / Page10A

Mariners to five hits and one run over his seven innings. He walked just one and struck out seven. Over his last six starts, deGrom is 4-1 with a 1.59 ERA. Even more impressive, he's 3-0 with a 0.86 ERA over his past three, walking three and striking out 26. "I'm telling you this guy, he's going to figure it out and he's going to be a tough guy to deal with," Collins satd. Travis d'Arnaud drove in a run with a giR triple ofF Erasmo Ramirez (1-5), who was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma for the start, and scored on Ruben Tejada's soR single in the second inning to help New York end a three-

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All Jacob deGrom wanted was the opportunity to earn a spot in the New York Mets rotation. Based on his latest impressive efFort, the Mets' 3-1 victory over the Seattle M ariners Tuesday night,he's solidly in there. "He's always flown under the radar. Still is," Mets manager Terry Collins said. 'This guy has numbers to match up against any rookie in the league. And you never hear his name mentioned."

against Clackamas, throwing five strikeouts in three innings of work. "Spears threw really well in relief, but the defense just couldn't help him out," Bell said. ARer going 7-for-7 at the plate in his first two games, Cole Jorgensen went 1-for-3 at the plate with a solo home run in the second inning against Clackamas. Justin Randolph

TONIGHT'SPICK

WHO'S HOT

WHO'S NOT

Man United takes on Galaxy

DAVID WILSON: After suffering a careerthreatening neck injury last season, the NewYork Giants running back has now been cleared to take part in all football-related activities just before training camp.

TROYTULOWITZKI: MLB batting leader Tulowitzki has been placed on the 15-day disabled after suffering a left hip flexor strain, as the 29-year-old battles his lingering Ieg issues dating back to 2008.

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also hit a solo homer in the bottom of the sixth inning to cut the lead to 104. Levi Earp then scored La Grande's final run ofFa passed ball, but the AllStars dug themselves into too deep of a hole to escape. ARer Wednesday's game against Medford was postponed due to lightning, La Grande will be back in action today at 11 a.m.

reins for his first game in charge as the new manager of Manchester United in its preseason friendly against the LA Galaxy. 8 p.m., NBCSN

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THE OBSERVER —9A

SPORTS

SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB W C G B . 5 56 . 515 4 1'/ i . 515 4 1'/ i . 475 8 5'/ i . 470 8 "/ ~ 6 Central Division W L Pct GB W C G B 55 42 . 567 51 49 . 5 1 0 5" / i 2 49 5 0 495 7 3'/i 48 5 3 . 475 9 5'/i 45 5 4 . 4 5 5 11 7'/i West Division W L Pct GB W C G B 61 38 . 6 16 59 4 0 . 596 2 53 47 . 5 3 0 8" / i 42 5 8 . 4 2 0 1 9 "/ i 11 40 6 0 . 4 0 0 2 1 "/ i 13 W L 55 44 51 4 8 52 4 9 48 5 3 47 5 3

Balfimore New York Toronto

Tampa Bay Boston Detroit Cleveland

L 1 0 Str Home Away 6-4 W-2 26-23 29-21 6-4 W-1 22-24 29-24 5-5 W-1 28-23 24-26 7-3 W-6 22-28 26-25 8-2 L-1 26-26 21-27

Kansas City Chicago Minnesota Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Houston Texas

L 1 0 Str Home 5-5 L-1 26-25 7-3 W-1 29-19 3-7 W-1 22-25 4-6 L-1 27-23 5-5 L-1 22-26

Away

L 1 0 Str Home 5-5 L-1 32-17 7-3 L-2 34-18 4-6 L-1 25-27 6X W-2 21-28 2-8 L-1 18-30

Away

29-17 22-30 27-25 21-30 23-28 29-21 25-22 28-20 21-30 22-30

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB W C G B 55 43 . 561 54 4 6 . 540 2

L 1 0 Str Home 7-3 W4 30-20 5-5 L-2 27-22 47 5 2 .475 8"/i 6 '/i 4-6W-3 28-24 47 5 3 . 470 9 7 64 W-1 25-23 43 5 7 . 4 3 0 13 11 4-6 L-3 19-31 Central Division W L Pct GB W C G B L 1 0 Str Home 4-6 W-2 27-24 56 45 . 554 54 46 . 5 4 0 1" / i 64 L-2 29-22 53 4 7 . 5 3 0 2" / i 1 64 W-1 33-21 51 49 . 5 1 0 4" / i 3 3-7 L-5 27-21 41 5 7 . 418 13/ i 12 3-7 W-1 21-22 West Division W L Pct GB W C G B L 1 0 Str Home 56 44 . 560 7-3 W-2 28-25 5-5 L-1 25-24 56 4 6 . 549 1 44 5 7 .4 3 6 1 2 / i 10' /i 6X W-1 21-32 43 5 6 .4 3 4 1 2 / i 10' /i 3-7 L-1 26-26 40 6 0 . 4 0 0 16 14 3-7 L-7 24-27

Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia

Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago

San Francisco Los Angeles Arizona San Diego Colorado

Away 25-23 27-24 19-28 22-30 24-26

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29-21 25-24 20-26 24-28 20-35

Away 28-19 31-22 23-25 17-30 16-33

Chicago White Sox (Noesi 4-7) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 10-6), 5:10 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 10-6) at Kansas City (Duffy 5-10), 5:10 p.m. Detroit (Scherzer 11-3) at L.A. Angels (Richards 11-2), 7:05 p.m. Baltimore (W.Chen 10-3) at Seattle (Iwakuma 8-4), 7:10 p.m.

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Monday's Games Texas 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Boston 14, Toronto 1 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 3 Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City 1 Detroit 4, Arizona 3 Baltimore 4, L.A. Angels 2 Seattle 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Tuesday's Games N.Y. Yankees 2, Texas 1, 14 innings Toronto 7, Boston 3 Cleveland 8, Minnesota 2 Kansas City 7, Chicago White Sox1 Tampa Bay 7, St. Louis 2 Arizona 5, Detroit 4 Baltimore 4, L.A. Angels 2 Houston 3, Oakland 2, 12 innings N.Y. Mets 3, Seattle 1 Wednesday's Games Cleveland (Bauer 4-4) at Minnesota (Swarzak 1-0), 10:10 a.m. Kansas City (Shields 9-5) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 5-7), 11:10 a.m. Detroit (A.Sanchez 6-4) at Arizona (Cahill 1-6), 12:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 8-8) at Seattle (TWalker 1-1), 12:40 p.m. Texas (Darvish 9-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 4-4), 4:05 p.m. Boston (Buchholz 5-5) at Toronto (Dickey 7-10), 4:07 p.m. Tampa Bay (Cobb 5-6) at St. Louis (Lynn 11-6), 4:15 p.m. Baltimore (Tillman 7-5) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 10-6), 7:05 p.m. Houston (Peacock 3-6) at Oakland (J.Chavez 7-6), 7:05 p.m. Thursday's Games Boston (R.De La Rosa 3-2) at Toronto (Stroman 5-2), 9:37 a.m. Texas (Lewis 6-7) at N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 1-0), 10:05 a.m. Houston (Feldman 4-7) at Oakland (Samardzija 1-1), 12:35 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Monday's Games L.A. Dodgers 5, Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco 7, Philadelphia 4 Miami 3, Atlanta 1, 10 innings Milwaukee 5, Cincinnati 2 Washington 7, Colorado 2 Detroit 4, Arizona 3 Seattle 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Tuesday's Games Pittsburgh 12, L.A. Dodgers 7 San Francisco 9, Philadelphia 6, 14 innings Miami 6, Atlanta 5 Chicago Cubs 6, San Diego 0 Milwaukee 4, Cincinnati 3 Tampa Bay 7, St. Louis 2 Washington 7, Colorado 4 Arizona 5, Detroit 4 N.Y. Mets 3, Seattle 1 Wednesday's Games Cincinnati (Leake 7-8) at Milwaukee (Lohse 10-4), 11:10 a.m. Washington (Strasburg 7-7) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 10-6), 12:10 p.m. Detroit (A.Sanchez 6-4) at Arizona (Cahill 1-6), 12:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 8-8) at Seattle (TWalker 1-1), 12:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Haren 8-7) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-7), 4:05 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-7) at Philadelphia (A.Burnett 6-9), 4:05 p.m. Miami (Eovaldi 5-5) at Atlanta (E.Santana 8-6), 4:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Cobb 5-6) at St. Louis (Lynn 11-6), 4:15 p.m. San Diego (Kennedy 7-9) at Chicago

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Cubs (Wada 0-0), 5:05 p.m. Thursday's Games San Francisco (Hudson 8-6) at Philadelphia (Hamels 4-5), 10:05 a.m. Miami (H.Alvarez 6-5) at Atlanta (Harang 9-6), 4:10 p.m. San Diego (T.Ross 8-10) at Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 5-10), 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Gee 4-2) at Milwaukee (Garza 6-7), 5:10 p.m.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORSSigned G-F Brandon Rush to a two-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed LB Pat Angerer and WR Jeremy Ebert. BUFFALO BILLS— Signed LB Xavius Boyd. Waived/injured LB Darrin Kitchens. CINCINNATIBENGALS — Placed G Mike Pollak on the active/PUP list. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Claimed SOCCER OL Nick McDonald off waivers from San Diego. MLS Standings DENVER BRONCOS — Designated TE Joel Dreessen as released/failed EASTERN CONFERENCE physical. W L T P t s GF GA HOUSTON TEXANS — WaivedFB S porbng KC 10 5 5 35 29 1 8 D.C. 1 0 5 4 34 29 2 0 BradSmelley and DL Tim Jackson. Signed TE Chris Coyle. T oronto FC 7 5 5 26 26 2 3 NEW YORK GIANTS — Named David New York 5 6 9 24 32 31 N ew England 7 1 0 2 23 24 3 1 Tyree director of player development. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Released P hiladelphia 5 8 8 23 33 3 5 Columbus 5 7 8 23 23 2 6 LB Larry English. Signed LB Adrian Hamilton and C Khalil Wilkes. Agreed to terms Chicago 3 4 11 2 0 2 6 28 with RB Danny Woodhead on a two-year Houston 5 11 4 19 22 4 0 Montreal 3 10 5 14 1 8 3 1 contract extension. ST LOUISRAMS — Released OT WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s GF GA Abasi Salimi, WR Diontae Spencer and Seattle 1 2 4 2 38 35 2 4 LBs Tavarius Wilson and Caleb McSurdy. Signed OT TJ. Dill, G D.J. Morrell and FC Dallas 8 7 5 29 32 29 R eal Salt Lake 7 4 8 29 28 2 5 LBs Pat Schiller and Lawrence Wilson. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed L os Angeles 7 4 6 27 26 1 6 Colorado 7 6 6 27 28 2 4 LB Jeremy Grable and OT J.B. Shugarts. V ancouver 6 4 9 27 29 2 7 Released CB D.J. Moore. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed Portland 5 6 9 24 32 33 Chivas USA 6 8 5 23 21 3 0 TE Mike Caussin. Waived LS Kyle San Jose 4 8 5 17 17 1 9 Nelson. Promoted Jeff Scott and Josh Washburn to pro scout. Named Matt EvAll Times PDT ans player personnel assistant and Brian Wednesday's Games Zeches administrative assistant. Chicago at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. Thursday's Games Montreal at Real Salt Lake, 7 p.m. RODEO

TRANSACTIONS Tuesday BASEBALL

American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Recalled

RHP Danny Salazar from Columbus (IL). Optioned RHP C.C. Lee to Columbus. MINNESOTATWINS — OptionedLHP

Kris Johnson to Rochester (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Acquired 3B

ChaseHeadleyand cash considerations from San Diego Padres for INF Yangervis Solarte and RHP Rafael De Paula.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Reinstated OF Josh Reddick from the 15-day DL. SEATTLE MARINERS — Recall ed RHP Erasmo Ramirez from Tacoma (PCL). Optioned 1B Justin Smoak to Tacoma. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed RHP Joel Peralta on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July13. Recalled LHP Jeff Beliveau from Durham (IL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed OF Cody Ross on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Alfredo Marte from Reno (PCL). CHICAGO CUBS — Activated INF-OF Emilio Bonifacio from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Kyle Hendricks from lowa (PCL). Designated INF Darwin Barneyfor assignment. Optioned LHP Zac Rosscup to lowa. CINCINNATI REDS — Placed RHP Logan Ondrusek on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 13. Recalled RHP Curtis Partch from Louisville (IL). COLORADO ROCKIES —PlacedINF Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 20. Recalled LHP Yohan Flande from Colorado Springs (PCL). LOSANGELES DODGERS — Reinstated RHP Josh Beckett from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP Paco Rodriguez to

Albuquerque (PCL).

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National Basketball Association CHICAGO BULLS — Signed F Doug McDermott and G Aaron Brooks.

PRCA Rankings Through July 21 All-Around 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, $149,420; 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas, $103,075; 3. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah, $58,991; 4. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas $55,766; 5. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah, $51,015; 6. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo., $49,353; 7. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta, $43,150; 8. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore., $40,564; 9. StevenDent,Mullen,Neb.,$35,479; 10. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla., $34,982; 11. Ryle Smith, Oakdale, Calif., $33,595; 12. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas, $31,047; 13. Paul David Tierney, Oral, S.D., $30,400; 14. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas, $28,975; 15. Chant DeForest, Wheatland, Calif., $28,312; 16. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb., $24,593; 17. Kyle Lucas, Carstairs, Alberta, $24,238; 18. J.B. Lord, Sturgis, S.D., $21,595; 19. Stetson Vest, Childress, Texas, $18,422; 20. Shane Erickson, Terrebonne, Ore., $18,354. Bareback Riding 1. Kaycee Feild, Spanish Fork, Utah, $118,426; 2. Austin Foss, Terrebonne, Ore., $85,554; 3. Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore., $80,344; 4. Bobby Mote, Culver, Ore., $53,140; 5. Tim O'Connell, Zwingle, lowa, $52,445; 6. Jake Vold, Ponoka, Alberta, $49,870; 7. Caleb Bennett, Morgan, Utah, $49,775; 8. Richmond Champion, The Woodlands, Texas, $48,718; 9. Winn Ratliff, Leesville, La., $47,936; 10. Justin McDaniel, Porum, Okla., $44,238; 11. Jessy Davis, Power, Mont., $41,973; 12. Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas, $41,367; 13. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas, $40,775; 14. J.R. Vezain, Cowley, Wyo., $33,329; 15. Casey Colletti, Pueblo, Colo., $31,733; 16. Luke Creasy, Lubbock, Texas, $31,643; 17. R.C. Landingham, Pendleton, Ore., $30,498; 18. Jared Smith, Eastland, Texas, $28,313; 19. Seth Hardwick, Laramie, Wyo., $27,596; 20. Clint Laye, Cadogan, Alberta, $27,256.

Steer Wrestling 1. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif., $65,992;2. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore., $62,868; 3. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas, $48,940; 4. Casey Martin, Sulphur, La., $45,378; 5. Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev., $39,595; 6. Cole Edge,Durant,Okla.,$37,937; 7.Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore., $35,658; 8. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis., $35,338; 9. Riley Duvall, Checotah, Okla., $34,898; 10. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont., $34,558; 11. Dru Melvin, Hebron, Neb., $34,181; 12. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta, $33,567; 13. Wyatt Smith, Rexburg, Idaho, $33,505; 14. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo., $30,735; 15. Billy Bugenig, Ferndale, Calif., $28,940; 16. K.C. Jones, Decatur, Texas, $28,801; 17. Sean Santucci, Prineville, Ore., $28,503; 18. Dean Gorsuch, Gering, Neb., $27,996; 19. Jule Hazen, Ashland, Kan., $27,339; 20. Dirk Tavenner, Rigby, Idaho, $27,315.

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1. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont., $82,110; 2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, $65,647; 3. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz., $60,764; 4. Dustin Bird, Cut Bank, Mont., $58,026; 5. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla., $52,614; 6. Luke Brown, Stephenvi lle,Texas,$50,405;7.Jake Bames, Scottsdale, Ariz., $50,329; 8. Turtle Powell, Stephenville, Texas, $49,985; 9. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas, $47,184; 10. Kaleb Driggers, Albany, Ga., $39,144; 11. Tom Richards, Humboldt, Ariz., $39,060; 12. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash., $38,795; 13. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn., $38,777; 14. Nick Sartain, Dover, Okla., $34,792; 15. Cory Kidd V, Statesville, N.C., $34,008; 16. Colby Lovell, Madisonville, Texas, $33,389; 17. Spencer Mitchell, Colusa, Calif., $31,793; 18. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore., $31,621; 19. Tyler Waters, Stephenville, Texas, $30,827; 20. Joel Bach, Rhome, Texas, $30,121.

Team Roping (heeler)

1. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev., $82,110; 2.Travis Graves,Jay,Okla.,$65,647;3. Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz., $61,111; 4. PaulEaves,Lonedell,M o.,$60,937; 5. JakeLong,Coff eyville,Kan.,$53,614; 6. Dakota Kirchenschlager, Morgan Mill, Texas, $47,905; 7. Kollin VonAhn, Blanchard, Okla., $47,405; 8. Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas, $39,991; 9. Junior Nogueira, Scottsdale, Ariz., $39,721; 10. Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas, $39,144; 11. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash., $38,795; 12. Monty Joe Petska, Turlock, Calif., $36,149; 13. Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas, $34,792; 14. Clay O'Brien Cooper, Gardnerville, Nev., $31,908; 15. Jim Ross Cooper, Monument, N.M., $31,621; 16. Martin Lucero, Stephenville, Texas, $31,589; 17. Allen Bach, Weatherford, Texas, $30,121; 18. Brad Culpepper, Sylvester, Ga., $29,863; 19. Cole Davison, Stephenville, Texas, $29,146; 20. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore., $28,860. Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M., $75,357; 2. Cody Wright, Milford, Utah, $60,760; 3. Tyler Corrington, Hastings, Minn., $58,721; 4.W ade Sundell,Coleman, Okla., $58,067; 5. Heith DeMoss, Heflin, La., $50,012; 6. Cort Scheer, Elsmere, Neb., $48,982; 7. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenvi lle,Texas,$46,475;8.Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah, $45,361; 9. Troy Crowser, Whitewood, S.D., $44,396; 10. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D., $44,039; 11. Jesse Wright, Milford, Utah, $43,552; 12. Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, Alberta, $43,375; 13. Sam Spreadborough, Snyder, Texas, $42,730; 14. Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D., $40,925; 15. Sterling Crawley, Stephenville, Texas, $40,587; 16. Bradley Harter, Weatherford, Texas, $38,046; 17. Jake Wright, Milford, Utah, $33,704; 18. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas, $31,983; 19. Ryan Mackenzie, Jordan Valley, Ore., $31,945; 20. Chet Johnson, Sheridan, Wyo., $30,647.

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Texas, $39,557; 12. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas, $39,453; 13. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, Wash., $38,324; 14. Reese Riemer, Stinnett, Texas, $37,466; 15. Ryan Watkins, Bluff Dale, Texas, $37,061; 16. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, La., $36,305; 17. Clint Cooper, Decatur, Texas, $36,042; 18. Jesse Clark, Portales, N.M., $35,901; 19. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas, $34,127; 20. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla., $29,576. Steer Roping 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas, $41,965; 2. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla., $40,926;3.Cody Lee,Gatesville, Texas, $34,211; 4. Jess Tiemey, Hermosa, S.D., $31,670; 5. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, $28,932; 6. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas, $26,945; 7. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz., $26,682; 8. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas, $18,064; 9. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas, $17,684; 10. Leo Campbell, Amarillo, Texas, $17,366; 11. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas, $16,904; 12. Neal Wood, Needville, Texas, $16,901; 13. Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla., $16,819; 14. Brodie Poppino, Big Cabin, Okla., $16,313; 15. JB Whatley, Gardendale, Texas, $16,077; 16. JasonEvans,Huntsville,Texas,$16,028; 17. Roger Branch, Perkins, Okla., $16,010; 18. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla., $15,973; 19. Brady Garten, Claremore, Okla., $15,352; 20. Troy Tillard, Douglas, Wyo., $14,997. Bull Riding 1. Sage Kimzey, Strong City, Okla., $96,875; 2. J.W. Harris, Mullin, Texas, $85,017; 3. Trey Benton III, Rock Island, Texas, $75,295; 4. Reid Barker, Comfort, Texas, $63,182; 5. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas, $59,354; 6. Brett Stall, Detroit Lakes,Minn.,$57,078;7.Ty W allace, Collbran, Colo., $47,853; 8. Brennon Eldred, Sulphur, Okla., $46,489; 9. Tim Bingham, Honeyville, Utah, $42,555; 10. Elliot Jacoby, Fredericksburg, Texas, $42,552; 11. Dustin Bowen, Fredericksburg, Pa., $42,371; 12. Joe Frost, Randlett, Utah, $39,545; 13. Beau Hill, West Glacier, Mont., $39,349; 14. Josh Koschel, Nunn,Colo.,$38,782; 15.Jeff Askey, Martin, Tenn., $37,707; 16. Dylan Vick, Escalon, Calif., $36,161; 17. Cole Echols, Elm Grove,La.,$35,536; 18. Aaron Pass, Dallas, Texas, $35,076; 19. Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D., $34,092; 20. Beau Schroeder, China, Texas, $34,005. Barrel Racing 1. Kaley Bass, Kissimmee, Fla., $113,274; 2. Fallon Taylor, Whitesboro, Texas, $107,901; 3. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D., $97,755; 4. Nancy Hunter, Neola,Utah,$83,376;5.Michele McLeod, Whitesboro, Texas, $81,488; 6. Britany Diaz, Solen, N.D., $72,094; 7. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz., $71,778; 8. Carlee Pierce Stephenville Texas $67904. 9. Kassidy Dennison, Roosevelt, Utah, $66,370; 10. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas, $60,758; 11. Jana Bean, Ft. Hancock, Texas, $59,784; 12. Mary Walker, Ennis, Texas, $58,231; 13. Christine Laughlin, Pueblo, Colo., $57,753; 14. Christy Loflin, Franktown, Colo., $56,968; 15. Ann Scott, Canyon Country, Calif., $54,016; 16. Trula Churchill, Valentine, Neb $52148 17 Samantha Lyne Cotulla, Texas, $51,837; 18. ShellyAnzick, Livingston, Mont., $49,268; 19. Kimmie Wall, Roosevelt, Utah, $39,787; 20. Jean Winters, Texline, Texas, $39,266.

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condition," she added. "Alzheimer's has taken so much from Pat, but it will never take away his love for the Denver Broncos and his sincere appreciation for the fans." The team issued a statement ofFering "our full support, compassion and respect to 'Mr. B,' who has faced Alzheimer's disease with such dignity and strength." Business is expected to go on as usual at Broncos headquarters. Bowlen had reduced his public appearances in recent years, although he was still a fixture at the team's Dove Valley complex and at all of its games. After acknowledging in 2009 that he suffered short-term memory loss, he steppedback from day-today operations in 2011 when he promoted Ellis to president. For the first time this offseason, Ellis represented the Broncos at the annual owners meetings. Under Bowlen's guidance, the Broncos won six AFC Wednesday. "Pat has always wanted titles and two Super Bowls. the focus to be solely on the At 307-203-1, Bowlen and Denver Broncos and the New York Giants founder Tim Mara are the only threegreat fans who have supported this team with such decade owners in pro football history to win 60 percent of passion during his 30 years as owner. My family is deeply their games. The Broncos' 186 home saddened that Pat's health no longer allows him to oversee victories are the most in the the Broncos, which has led to NFL since he bought the this public acknowledgment team in1984,when John Elof such a personal health way was his quarterback, not Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is giving up controloftheteam because of Alzheimer's disease. The 70-year-old Bowlen will no longer be a part of the club's daily operations, the Broncos announced Wednesday. Team President Joe Ellis is adding the title of chief executive officer and will have final say on all matters. The Broncos say the ownership of the franchise is held in a trust Bowlen set up more than a decade ago in hopes that one ofhis seven children will one day run the team. "As many in the Denver community and around the National Football League have speculated, my husband, Pat, has very bravely and quietly battled Alzheimer'sdisease for thelastfew years. He has elected to keep his condition private because he has strongly believed, and oRen said, 'It's not about me,"'Annabel Bowlen said in a statement

his front office chief, and the Broncos' five losing seasons during those 30 years are the fewest in the league over that span. Elway, now the team's general manager, once said Bowlen's competitive nature as a triathlete when he was younger translated into his business life "and how he ran the Broncos." Bowlen was known as much for his humility as his competitive fire, doing his best to stay out of the spotlight even as he built a winning culture and a fan base that extends throughout the Rocky Mountain region. His style endeared him to employees and players alike. giving in Denver, thinking it was all a joke. 'Then I come into the locker room and there's Pat sticking turkeys into our lockers," Zimmerman recounted. DuringPeyton Manning's whirlwind free agency tour in 2012, Zimmerman said, he knew any other teams pursuing the four-time MVP were just wasting their time. of owner when he signed up fora turkey hisfirstThanksgiving in Denver, thinking it was all a joke. "I knew he'd be a Bronco before he did," Zimmerman said,"because once he visited here and met with Mr. Bowlen, I knew there was no way he could go anywhere else."

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pionship game slated for later in the evening. "It's been a long season," Atkinson said."One of the things when you get to the state tournament is that it seems to be the team that is not only fundamentally sound, but still focused on the game, are the teams that can advance and make a good run." Atkinson hopes to avoid the pitfallslastyear'steam had at the state tournament. "We had a great district tournament,then we had a week-and-a-halflag. When we showed up at state, you wouldn't have even known we were the same team,"Atkinson said."We couldn't find the strike zone on the mound, had alotofthree-up and three-down innings at the plate, then our kids are out in the field defensively for 20 minutes."

Continued from Page 8A loaded with 15-year-olds, but they are confident it can handle any opponent. "We saw most of these teams last year, and we got third at state," infielder/ pitcher Andrew Peasley said."So I have no worries about that. We just have to keep our composure." The All-Stars, who have a 25-5 record aRer districts, open the tournament with a 9 a.m. Thursday showdown with Clackamas, then take on The Dalles at 3 p.m. Pool play continues Friday when they play the Snake River Valley Nationals at 9 a.m., and Pendleton at noon. The four teams with the best records from the pool play advance to the championship round on Saturday, with the cham-

According to Atkinson, one thing that is working in their favor is the genuine fondness the players have for each other. 'The chemistry with this team this year and the excitement is difFerent than what we had last year,"Atkinson said."I feel confident that we are going to play on Saturday and advance to the championship game. If the team that I know shows up for the irsttwo days,and we get f to play on Saturday, I think we have a really good shot at playing Saturday night." That chemistry makes the practices feel like a fun outingamong &iends rather than a forced necessity. ''We work really well together," pitcher/outfielder

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La Grande's Jake Chamberlain slides in safely at second base, while Jon Gonzalez runs home to score in the first inning of the first game at Pioneer Park Monday. Chamerlain has committed to play baseball at Blue Mountain Community College.

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district tournament with a doubleheader against Pendleton at 4 p.m. today. The format is a bestofthree-game seriesatPioneerPark, and if the two teams split the initial two games, a decisive third game will take place on Thursday. 'The kids are working hard in practice, taking quality swings on quality pitches," McKinley said."I'm really happy with how we'vedeveloped through our summer games. As of recent,thekidsatalllevelsare eagerto work on what they can improve on,and you can see it in the games."

The Mud Dogs wrapped up their season with another doubleheader sweep against Milton-Freewater Tuesday with a pair of 6-1 and 9-4wins.Severalofthe Mud Dogs play-

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strike like I had been seeing earlier, I was going to take a big swing." While all other Mud Dogs were unable to record more than one hit, Workinger was the standout ofFensive performer of the second game with three hits. 'Tm definitely feeling a lot more confident as a hitter since the summer started," Workinger said."I felt kind of shaky towards the end of the high school season, but the more at bats I have, the more I have put the

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Money Smart class series in Baker City, la Grande A series of weekly Money Smart classes sponsored by Community Connection and Umpqua Bank will continue through the fall, with the free classes taking place eitheratUmpqua Bank, 1990 Washington Ave. in Baker City, or at the Northeast Oregon Housing Authority office at 2608 May Lane in La Grande. Classes are from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., unless noted. The schedule:

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Business After Hours event set for Aug. 5 at Anytime Fitness LA GRANDE — The next Business After Hours event will be Aug. 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. atAnytime Fitness, 2212 IslandAve. in La Grande. The eventis opento everyone. There will be food, beverages and prizes. Don't forget to bring your business cards. Business ARer Hours is an opportumty to meet other local business owners, as well as officials from the Union County Chamber of Commerce.

Baker City Realty hires Realtor, ofIice manager in training BAKER CITY — Baker City Realty has hired two outdoor sports enthusiasts who are also Oregon natives, one as a Realtor and the other as an office manager in training to become a Realtor. Bethany Micka, who grew up in Baker City and has lived in La Grande since 2011, has been hired as a Realtor. Chelsea McLagan is from Bend but has lived in Baker since 2007, has been hired as office coordinator and is training to become a Realtor. "Bethany's and Chelsea'senthusiasm for outdoor recreation is a huge plus for our agency, as many people wish to relocate to Baker for its outdoor opportumties," said Andrew Bryan, owner of Baker

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Wallowa Mountain Properties, Esprit Graphics awarded ENTERPRISE — Wallowa Mountain Properties and Esprit Graphic Communications will receive an Award of Merit in the 2014 Premier PrintAwards. The companies partnered to produce an 18-month, self-promotional calendar featuring scenic photos of Wallowa County and Southeast Washington. Hosted by the Printing Industries of America, the 65th annual Premier Print Awards is the graphic arts industry's largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition. This year's contest included more than 3,000 entries from seven countries. Representatives from Wallowa Mountain Properties and Eprit Graphic Communications have been invited to the Premier PrintAwards Gala this Septem-

ber in Chicago. Wallowa Mountain Properties has offices in Enterprise and Joseph, while Espirt has offices in Enterprise and Kennewick, Wash. — From staff reports

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City Garbage Services provides more than trash and basic recycling. In addition to traveling to Union, Wallowa, Baker, Grant, Umatilla, Morrow and Harney counties to collect the garbage and recycling of their customers, they ofFer hazardous waste drop off document destruction, and for the local gardeners a compost rich in material to help your garden grow. City Garbage Services serves more than 5,000 customers in seven counties, Operation Managers of City Garbage Services Darin Larvik said. They ofFer residential curbside services to those in La Grande, Island City and the Urban Growth

Boundary and recycling to both Pe o ple renting apartments are all recycling into one bin and the those cities every other week. During recycling week, a truck p e rson responsible for recycling split in half is used to cater to t he w r ong items doesn't always both regulm trash and the recyg e t the warning. However, the rules still applies — if it continues cling, Larvik said. Most people know the basics of t hen the bin gets taken away and what can, and cannot, be recycled. it doesn't come back until the test However, for customers who is ad m i nistered. Which doesn't continue to put the wrong items ne cessarily solve the problem. in the recycling bin, Larvik issues Co l l ege students can also be two warnings to the resident and a problem because they don't the third ofFense the recycling bin a l ways learn their lesson, Larvik gets taken away and a test must s a i d. However, he emphasized be administered. that out of the 5,000 customers Typically, the first two ofFenses he has, only 1percent lose their receive a letter and phone call recy cling privileges. and the employee will have either dumped it in the truck without See RecyclinglPage 3B

on the economy continue to showa mixed bag. One week I think things are getting better; the next week I see signs of impending doom. Whatever your take on the economy, July is always a good time to consider successes and failures, review strategies and make necessary changes for the last half of the year. One of the major responsibilities of a leader is to take the fear out of the future. This is easier said than done because of the turbulent economic and political environment most businesses operate in today. The constant uncertainty and change has turned those employed into a constantreactionary state where the surprises never end.

Hard-working people come to work every day no longer make a list of tasks or results they want to achieve because when they arrive, someone shouts "Fire!" and the next 8 to 12 hours are spent dealing with a crisis. This applies across all industries. Distractions abound. Today's problems will easily be carriedover totomorrow unless someone takes a stand and starts looking to the future; what could be. That someone has to be the owner. However, some owners live for a crisis. In fact, without a crisis to deal with, they are utterly lost and bored. I have figured out that some owners want to be seen as the constant hero; the firefighter if you will, always waiting around, impatiently for the next crisis to deal with. See KellerlPbge 3B

Baker CitVdusiness'almostlikeaileamarket' By Coby Hutzler

gone tomorrow and it may never come back," she said. Ball said that when the vape shop was started about a year and a half ago, it was called Va-

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Theresa Ball isn't sure what word she'd use to describe her two-part shop in downtown Baker City. In the back half, Baker City Vape deals in a wide array of electronic cigarette supplies. Theresa's Treasures, up front, provides an eclectic assorlment of everythmg from hats and backpacks to knives, wallets and watches. "I wish I could find a word for what we're doing with it," she said."It's almost like a flea market in some ways." While the front of the shop is all-ages, the vape shop is limited to customers18 years ofageor older, Ball said. "If you don't produce ID, you don't get in," she said. 'Vaping"is a term describing the use ofelectronicor e-cigarettes. The e-cigarette heats up a

poligy. It's been called Baker City Vape since April of this year, and Ball says the new name hasn't caught on yet.

"People still call us Vapoligy,

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Theresa Ball, right, owner of Baker CityVape andTheresa's Treasures, helps customer Kim Brock.

but that's going to happen forever," she said. The whole store is now on summer hours, Ballsaid,and is openfrom 9 a.m. to6 p.m .during the week. The store is also open Saturdaysfrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m . and is closed on Sundays. Ball said that ads on the radio and in the newspaper, as well as word of mouth around town,

have helped keep her busy. Being

difFerent flavors of niquid in a relaxed environment. Up front is where people can get their hands on "things you just can't find in Baker," Ball nicotine liquid (niquid) to produce sald. a vapor that the user inhales. Indeed, Ball said that part of Included in the back of the the appeal of Theresa's Treashop is a vape lounge with wi-fi sures, which opened in May of where customers can sample this year, rests with the variety

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Ball said. eYou don't see zebra luggage everywhere." Ball said that her inventory changes every day. "If it's there today, it may be

across the street from the Eltrym Theater helps, too, she said. eWe stay pretty steady over here on First Street," she said. "Peopleneed theirvaping sup-

plies." That said, Ball hasn't ruled out a potential move. 'This store would be great on Main Street," she said.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014

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OREGON CENTURY FARMS AND RANCHES PROGRAM

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Wallowa oun farmshonoredfor ac o rain morethana centuryindusiness 88 SW 88 i8 S Own Katy Nesbitt

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County families in the Leap country northeast of Lostine have recently been included as Oregon Century Farms. Lois Harmon Bacon and her husband Gerald moved home to Wallowa County &om Asotin, Wash., a couple years ago when they retired. They bought most ofwhat remained of Lois Bacon's father, Gerald, and Uncle Jack's farm on School Flat Road on the prairie between Lostine and Enterprise. The Leap country is a remote-feeling land of cultivated prairie where mostly hay is grown along with some wheat and barley.Justa few miles out of Lostine, this land feels like another world with only the Wallowas in the distance to remind one that this isn't the prairie of the Midwest. Lois Bacon said that in 1910 her great-grandfather Oscar bought a farm homesteaded by the Chapmans. He brought his family &om Rippey, Iowa, a town she said no longer exists. "Some of their &iends had moved out here and told them it was a beautiful country and to come out and buy a farm," said Lois Bacon. Her great-grandfather and her grandfather and grandmother came to Wallowa County by train and arrived at the Evans Township train stop outside of Lostine. She and her brother and her father before her were raised on the place that once covered 711 acres. She said she inherited one quarter of thefarm and bought outher uncle's share. Gerald Bacon said he was raised over the hill &om his wife and they both went to school in Lostine. Members of the generation before theirs attended some

By Kathy Hedberg Lewiston Tribune, Idaho

Krrty Nesbitt /Wesoom News Service

The Harmon Farm northeast of Lostine in Wallowa County's Leap Country will be honored as a Century Farm at the Oregon State Fair in August. of the many schoolhouses that dotted Wallowa County — as many as 90 districts over the years. Lois Bacon said there were approximately five schools just in the Leap country. The Harmons farmed hay, barley and wheat and raised

Growing up on the prairie was a bit rustic even when Lois and Gerald Bacon were growing up. Gerald Bacon said they didn't have electricity until 1957. Before that they had acetylene gas lights and used kerosene lanterns. Lois Bacon said the re&igcattle, sheep, pigs and dairy erator was run on kerosene and the hot water heater was cows, pretty typical of the early20th century farms plumbed through the wood in Wallowa County. Gerald stove. She said they got a Bacon said there used to be floor furnace in the 1950s. a lot more farms back then The Leap country is still when most farms existed on pretty quiet. ''When we lived inAsotin 160 acres. Now, 500 acres isn't enough we whined about the traffic," to make a living and the farm Lois said."Now when we is in conservation reserve, hear a car we jump up to see who is going by." but a generation or two ago people grew most of their own Up Leap Road from the Harmon Farm is the Gastin food and bartered for what they didn't. Ranch, founded in 1907 by Lois Bacon said families Carrie and John Couch. Ted would take their wagons to Gastin, their grandson, and Imnaha to buy or trade for his wife Marilyn still live fruit and bring it home to can. there. Gerald Bacon said he and The origmal farm had Lois lived in Wallowa County 159.7 acres and John Couch the first decade of their marbought an additional 490 riage, but moved to Washing- acres in 1913. ton in 1973. Eugene Gastin, Ted'sfa"Logging started to go ther, married Clarice Couch, and in 1945 bought the place down at that time,"he said. "Wallowa County is a beauti- &om his mother-in-law. Ted ful place to live and a poor Gastin took over ranch in 1989. place to make a living."

The ranch has raised wheat, rye,oats,cattle, chickens, dairy cows and horses. Most of the grain crops were fed to animals on the ranch. Over the years, the ranch has changed with the markets and currently raises cattle and has some land in a conservation reserve. The 2014 ceremony honoring century and sesquicentennial farms and ranches is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Oregon State Fair in Salem. The total number of Oregon Century Farms and Ranches is now 1,164 and Sesquicentennial is 28. The Oregon Century Farm and Ranch Program is administered by the Oregon Agricultural Education Foundation. It is supported by a partnershipamong the Oregon Farm Bureau, the State Historic Preservation 0$ce, OSU UniversityArchives, and Wilco and by generous donations of Oregonians. For information about the Oregon Century Farm and Ranch Program, contactAndrea Kuenzi, Program Coordinator,at503-400-7884 orcfi@ oregonfb.org. The application deadline for 2015 is May 1.

TESTING NEW FARM IRRIGATION TECHNIQUES

su s By Samarrtha Malott

M~ llma n Daily News, Mosccw, Idaho

Researchers at Washington State University and the University of Idaho have been testing the efFects and functionality of subsurface irrigation techniques — such as drip irrigation systemsthat will be used to replace traditional overhead sprinkler systems. The hope is to reduce water usage while increasing crop

yields. For their work, those researchers, along with their partners &om 17 other land grant universities around the western United States, will be presented with the Western Region Award of Excellence in November by the Western Association ofAgricultural Experiment Station Directors. Howard Neibling, extension watermanagement engineer at the UI Kimberly Research and Extension Center, has been working on microirrigation research for nearly 20 years. As part of the W-2128 Microirrigation for Sustainable Water Use project, he has been analyzing results &om drip irrigation systems in corn yields and comparing them to yield results &om more traditional sprinkler irrigation systems, he said. In an impact summary

provided by the WAAESD,UI researchers"demonstrated better crop yields with microirrigation than center pivot irrigation (32 tons per acre versus 28 tons per acre)."

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able to absorb water through their root systems &om drip the highest yielding, best lines. Jacoby and his research quality crop, all while using partner, Troy Peters, hope improving these systems less water. The next steps he said, will decrease water loss and are to not only test how well prevent widespread weed the drip irrigation systems patches. "We want to see if the root work, but to determine how to properly use them with tools system will seek out that such as soil moisture sensors, water and provide the water which are able to monitor at directly to the plant,"he said. He will conduct similar what depth and when water should be released for the research on the roots of wine plant to fully absorb it, withgrapes, thanks to a $30,000 out any being wasted. grant &om the Washington "It's hard to know what's Wine Grape Growers. happening2to3 feetdeep Researchers will also look down in the soil,"Neibling at the commereia&ation of said."It's easy to put on just a thesesystems forlocalgrowlittle bit too much water and ers, Jacoby said not even realize it." Growers have tried subThe purpose of the drip surface irrigation by burying lines is to provide only enough drip lines in the dirt, but the lines would clog up, unknown water when needed, rather than spraying all over the to growers, and result in lost surface where much of it can crops, he said. be lost toheatorwindbefore Jacoby said he hopesthey the plant has a chance to can work with other researchers on moisture sensors and absorb it, said Pete Jacoby, a unmanned aerial vehicles WSU crop and soil sciences equipped with high definition professor. The W-2128 project will cameras to help keep growers come to a close in September, updated on every aspect of their crops and fields. but many researchers will '"Ib many, the Multistate move on into the W-3128 project, which has a greater focus Research Program is one of on irrigation management the best kept secrets of the land-grant university system. and scheduling. This award recognizes the Jacoby will focus on drip irrigatio n systems related interdependent efforts of reto wine andjuice grapes in searchers and extension speWashington and California. cialists &om universities in Through a $47,000 grant several states that have come &om the WSUAgricultural togetherto tacklea priority issue that no one institution Research Center, Jacoby will can address on their own," H. study how concord grape roots near Prosser, Wash., are Michael Harrmgton, execuuse such information to grow

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It's beginning to sound like the story of Goldilocks and the three bears: first it was too cold, then it was too hot, then it was too wet and finally too dry. When it comes to growing wheat in the Pacific Northwest, weather conditions are seldomjust right. But farmers remain cautiously optimistic yields this season will be at least average despite the fickleness of recent weather. ''Even though the lower countryis harvesting, the upper country is still green,"said Bob Cox, manager of Pomeroy Grain Growers."I feel like this heat this past week has really hurt the upper country, which had a pretty good crop coming. So it's a double whammy, with the lower country too dry and the upper country with hot weather too soon on it." Farmers began cutting winter wheat around the first of July in Garfield andAsotin counties, and started late last week in the Tammany area south of Lewiston. Cox said so far it looks as though yields are ofF about 10 percent &om normal.

eWedid get,somehelp- We lot of the lower country wlnch helped But, it, was

for the cro year is down." Russ Braun, marketing manager for Primeland Cooperatrves m LewIston,

did get some helPi ng

rainsin Juneandalotof the lower country was

already turning (riPe), which helped. Butit was a Ii ttle I ate. 0 vera Il, i t's been

drier and our rainfor the crop year is down." Growers,Washington

to make predictions or estimates ofhow the wheat crop around the LewistonClarkston Valley will shake out this year. eWe'reprobablyexpecting an average crop,"Braun said. eWe had some really warm weather and the rain has not been as timely, but I'm optimistic it will be maybe an averagecrop — potentially above average on theCamas Prairie. It depends on the current heat wave. That can prove

yields quite quickly." W heat pri ces,Braun added,havebeen dropping since May 9 because growing conditions have been ideal in the South and Midwest for the corn crop — which is the primary feed grain in the country. That's been driving the price of all classes of wheat down because of an expected abundance of the crop. Corn yields seem to be improving, he said, as the harvest moves north &om Texas to Nebraska and Colorado. The U.S. Department ofAgriculture daily grain report Wednesday at Portland put prices for all classes of wheat

&om about $6. 37 abushelto$8 abushel— down abouta dollar abushel&om ayearago. Lewis County ExtensionAgent Ken Hart said he has not had time to carefully assess the fields around the Camas Prairie, but so far he hasn't seen signs of the grain showing too much stress from the heat. "It's very hot and now a lot of the spring crops are making kernels or seed at a time they need a good supply of moisture," Hart said."So it remains to be seen how much efFect it will have and if the heat will hold. Everybody is a little concerned about that." Most winter wheat crops are mature enough, he said, that they probably will not be hugely afFected if the heat wave continues. Some of the winter wheat fields are still green, so prolonged hot and dry weather could have a stunting efFect. SeeWheatIPage 3B

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conscientious of recycling," Larvik said. "This place is pretty easy to run because of it." Items such as glass, which cannot go into the re-

can travel into the aquifer. (Baker Sanitary Service handles garbage collection in Baker City and also operatesa recycling center at 12th and Campbell streets. Curbside recycling is not

offered in Baker City.)

Larvik said the City Garbage Services collects cycling bins, can be dropped hazardous waste such as ofF at the facility. Glass can aerosolcans,flammable materials and paint cans break and the shards will mix into the other material that customers cannot recycle in their bins. or possibly injure employThe company is also able ees. Usually, paper &om the bins is treated and resold to treat the more dangerITEM AC CEPTABLE N O T ACCEPTABLEbut if there is the the posous hazardous waste that requires employees to wear Corrugated Corrugated boxes, Cereal boxes, sibility of glass fragments cardboard grocery bags. shoeboxes, cores. then the paper can't be sold. full-body protective suits. Medical waste is largely (flattened)' Pet food bags are not collected &om the major recyclable. The bags have hospitals but also from a plastic liner that rules ITEM AC CEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE them out. Also, styrofoam diabetics who use needles to inject insulin. Medical Newspaper Newspaper cannot be recycled. People (loose)' Ca t a logs and all slick will get a new television waste cannot be put into the garbage or recycling, Magazines papers with styrofoam inside to (loose)' help protect it but it must but customers can drop ofF their materials as well. taken out before recycling Document destruction is the cardboard box, Larvik ITEM AC CEPTABLE N O T ACCEPTABLE said. available to all customers Bi-metal (paper and tin) Tin Cans S t eel cans Additionally, most of the as well. Those fearful of identity theft can drop ofF (label people who get to the third their personal documents removed)' ofFense where they have to and they will be shredded take a test will never have until they're unidentifiable, a problem again. However, ITEM AC CEPTABLE N O T ACCEPTABLE Larvik said with a laugh, a Larvik said. The busiest time of year for destroying Glass Soda , beer, juice, Light bulbs, window lot of the owners will send Containers catsup, wine and glass, ceramic, Pyrex, in their teenager and make documents is just aRer tax (washed, f o od containers cooking ware them take the test, blamseason. Finally, City Garbage labels 5 lids ing the youngster for the Servicesalso takes comremoved)' recycling gafFe. In addition to the regular post material — including recycling, City Garbage meats, eggs and cofFee ITEM AC CEPTABLE N O T ACCEPTABLE ServicesofFers ofFers more grounds — and turns the services at their facility on material into a landscape Aluminum Beveragecans, Foil/plastic laminates the La Grande-Baker High- mulch.The company gets (washed)' f o il, TV diner trays, (potato chip bags) way. First and foremost is much of its compose from cooking pots and the house hazardous waste. Walmart, Larvik said. pans The Baker Sanitary Landscape material is ITEM AC CEPTABLE N O T ACCEPTABLE Service landfill near also sold at their location. Baker City, which is where The company takes yard Union County's garbage is debris such grass clippings, Milk Jugs Milk, juice, distilled Caps or lids and (washed water jugs absolutely no other disposed of, is an unlined leaves, brush and shrubs. landfill which means Baker Larvik said City Garbage 5 lids plastic Sanitarymust be very Services is the only one in removed) the area who sells compost cautious with the liquids m aterial. It's for sale for $6 dumped there. The liquids ITEM AC CEPTABLE N O T ACCEPTABLE go into the ground which per 200 pounds. Necked All plastic bottles Lid s , caps, and spray plastic code 1 thru 7 with a pumps, motor oil bottles neck smaller than the bottles, milk jugs (rinsed out) base

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CoverSregono¹eial receiwed$68,000 PORTLAND (AP) — Gov.

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WHEAT Continued fmm Page 2B "I know across the prairie we did have a &ost event on winter wheat and the plots near Craigmont were dam-

aged pretty bad by the &ost in May. You can really see it as the crops mature," Hart sald. Farmers in the area that grow Kentucky bluegrass have begun cutting the grass into windrows, he said. Fol-

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May 2013.

lowing the harvest, bluegrass field stubble will be burned in accordance with strict guidelines developed and monitored by the Nez Perce Tribe and the Environmental Protection Agency. Even thoughgrassfi eld burning has been controversial in the past, Hart said burns have been successful under the new system and there have been very few complaints about the practice &om the public.

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"Without a vision, the av. people perish."There is no stronger medicine to fight the infection of the constant crisis than a &esh look at the visionfortheorganization. Can you state your vision statement? Or do you need to go look at the words on the wall somewhere? Can anyoneearning a paycheck &om your company state what your vision statement is? These are not meant to be insulting questions; they are asked to provide a reality check because if you don't know where you are taking the company you own, you can bet the people that are supposed to be helping you get there are not helping you because they don't know where you are leading them. What is the destination of the company? Does your com-

panyhave a BHAG (Big, Hairy Audacious Goal)? Has your company made progress towards your cumnt vision this year? Where has progress been made? What are the obstacles? Where do you need to push harder; are you taking time to think things through in order to move forward? Does your vision grab the attention of your team? Will your vendors work with you to help it become reality? Will your vision help your clients? Have you shared the vision with those your company serves, the ones who pay your invoices, the ones who financially support the enterprise? How much progress will you be making in the next year? Does your vision reflect reality? Is it full of energy, direction, and focus? One of my mentors oken said,"If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there." The person at the top sets the tone for the company they lead.Your company can be proactiveand move forward to a better future, or you can lead your people by fighting fires

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Continued from Pbge 1B Amazingly, Ihaveeven known owners who manufacture calamities so they can show their employees how smart theyare,how welltheymanage, how decisivethey areand to prove that the business they own cannot operate without their hands on style of dauntingleadership. The problem with this constant predicament, this all-thetime firefighting mode, is that it is an exhausting environment for everyone but the person at the top. To be sure, some Your comPany can be situations are externally

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Powder River Music Review concert series is presented to raise funds to build a bandstand pavilion in the center of Geiser-Pollman Park. Brochure and brick order blanks may be downloaded at www.bakercitybandstand.org for anyone interested in purchasing an engraved brick to be placed in the stage of the new bandstand pavilion.There will also be a brick order table at the concert. Soroptimist international of Baker County (SIBC) is the 501(c)3 non-profit for this project . Grant donations are most welcome. Put your name down in history with an engraved brick - makes great memorial tributes, birthday, anniversary or holiday gift. 4 inch by 8 inch bricks are $60 8 inch by 8 inch bricks are $300 12 inch by 12 inch tiles are $1000 A support column sponsorship is $10,000 Special price for Veteran bricks 8 inch by 8 inch for $150 'Ihanks Supporters of PRMR/Bandstand Project: Historic Baker City Powder River Music Review is sponsored by Baker City Herald and organized by volunteers of the Bandstand Committee. See concert photos at www.facebook.com/bakercitybandstand Questions call 541-519-5653 • Ask about perks of being a band sponsor

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NORTHEAST OREGON FOUND CAMERA, Wal- BAKER SCHOOL DIS- WANTED: EXP. carpenCLASSIFIEDS offers Mart Area. Call to(D TRICT 5J is currently ter. All phases of con541-910-6911 Self Help & Support accepting applications struction. Call & leave Group A n n o uncefor a .5 FTE Language msg. 541-523-6808 ments at no charge. FOUND PERSCRIPTION Arts Teacher at Baker For Baker City call: glasses at park during H igh School. F o r a NEEDED 105 - AnnounceJulie — 541-523-3673 Jubilee. Smaller brown complete description IMMEDIATELY For LaGrande call: frames. Call the Baker of the position and Full time applicator for ments Erica — 541-963-3161 C ity He r a l d at : qualifications please agriculture business. 541-523-3673 0 g0 CDL preferred. Please LA GRANDE AI-Anon. www.baker.k12.or.us pick up application at Thursday night, Free- LOST CAT, blk w/wht AA MEETINGS or contact the employ- 2331 11th St., Baker. dom Group, 6-7pm. 2614 N. 3rd Street Last seen near S 4th in m ent division. 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LAMINATION Oregon State University ment agency to print 10AM-11AM Animal Shelter webEpiscopal Church Baker County ExtenUp to or circulate or cause to site in Basement sion Service is recruit17 1/2 inches wide AASCHEDULE be printed or circulated La Grande if you have 2177 1st Street any length ing for a p a rt-time, any statement, adverfor Wallowa County a lost or found pet. 0.46 FTE, Extension $1.00 per foot Baker City tisement or publicawww.bmhumane.or Family & Community (The Observer is not t ion, or t o u s e a ny Monday, Wednesday, Health EPA. The priresponsible for flaws Friday, Saturday- 7p.m. First Saturday of every form of application for 180 - Personals in material or mary focus of this po- e mployment o r t o month at 4 PM sition is to support the machine error) Tuesday, Thursday- noon make any inquiry in Pot Luck — Speaker MEET SINGLES right Oregon Family NutriTHE connection with proMeeting 113 1/2 E Main St. now! No paid operation Program, known OBSERVER Enterprise spective employment 1406 Fifth NARCOTICS tors, just real people nationally as SNAP-Ed, which expresses diAcross from courthouse • 541-963-3161 ANONYMOUS: l ike y o u . Br o w s e in delivering programs rectly or indirectly any gazebo Monday, Thursday, & greetings, exchange at eligible schools, limitation, specification 541-910-5372 messages and conagencies, and other Friday at Bpm. Episcopal or discrimination as to CHECK YOUR AD ON Monday- noon nect live. Try it free. Church 2177 First St., sites in Baker County. race, religion, color, THE FIRST DAY OF Baker City. CaII n ow : Salary is commensu- sex, age or national 134 Hwy 82, Lostine PUBLICATION 877-955-5505. (PNDC) rate with e d ucation origin or any intent to Community Center We make every effort 541-398-8013 NARCOTICS and experience. To re- make any such limitato a v oi d e r r o rs. ANONYMOUS view posting and aption, specification or However mistakes HELP p ly, p l e a s e vis i t discrimination, unless do s li p t h r o ugh. Wednesday- noon LINE-1-800-766-3724 http://oregonstate.edu/ based upon a bona Meetings: Check your ads the 107 N Main St, Joseph jobs. Apply to posting fide occupational qualifirst day of publica- Baptist church 8:OOPM:Sunday, Mon¹0012805. C l o s ing fication. tion & please call us 541-432-4824 day, Tuesday, Wednesdate: August 10, 2014. immediately if you day, Thursday, Friday OSUis an AA/EOE When responding to find an error. North- Thursday- 7 p.m. Noon: Thursday Blind Box Ads:Please east Oregon Classi- 606 W Hwy 82, Wallowa 6:OOPM: Monday, u TesEXPERIENCED be sure when you adSTYLISTS fieds will cheerfully Assembly ofGod church day, Wednesday, Thurs- 210- Help Wantedmake your correc- 541-263-0208 Baker Co. Needed for Busy Salon! dress your resumes that day (Women's) address is complete 7:OOPM:Saturday All Clientele Welcome the tion & extend your with all information reReasonable Rent ad 1 day. AL-ANON MEETING Saint Alphonsus Rear Basement EnCall Now 541-519-6777 quired, including the in Elgin Medical Center Blind Box Number. This PREGNANCY trance at 1501 0 Ave. Wednesday Warriors is the only way we have BAKER CITY SUPPORT GROUP Meeting times XT Directions' >Tew of making sure your rePre-pregnancy, orihwest Inc. 1st & 3rd Wednesday N sume gets to the proper pregnancy, post-partum. Evenings O6:00 pm EXECUTIVE ASSITANT place. 541-786-9755 EATING TOO MUCH? Elgin Methodist Church to President and CEO, DIETS DON'T WORK! 7th and Birch Saint Alphonsus Medical JOIN OUR TEAM! Fri., 8:45 a.m. THE LA GRANDE High Center — Baker City OR ANGELINE SENIOR livSchool Class of 1954 Presbyterian Church AL-ANON 2 NEW POSITIONS ing is looking for PT/FT is preparing for their 1995 Fourth St. Concerned about Minimum of three (3) dependable c a r ing (use alley entrance) 60th Class Reunion. If someone else's years office and Treatment Facilitator Call: 541-523-5128 caregiver/medical aid. Anyone should have drinking? secretarial experience. Swing Shift at Mother Apply in person at 501 any information rewww.oa.org/podcast/ Sat., 9 a.m. Able to exercise critical and Child f a c ility 3rd St., La Grande. garding ANY OF THE Northeast OR thinking skills in AA MEETING: Teenage Facility and New hire bonus, EOE. FOLLOWING P E OCompassion Center, conjunction with Co-Ed Adult facility. Powder River Group PLE, PLEASE CALL 1250 Hughes Ln. ever-changing, high H S d i ploma r e Mon.; 7 PM -8 PM SHARON BOLEN AT THE CITY of La Grande Baker City priority issues. Excellent Wed.; 7 PM — 8 PM quired. Paid training. 541-432-6655. is accepting applica(541)523-3431 interpersonal skills to Paid Health Benefits Fri.; 7 PM -8 PM (Joseph, Oregon) tions for the following relate with individuals at Grove St. Apts. for F/T positions. positions: A L-ANON-HELP FO R Corner of Grove & D Sts. all levels within the Richard Browning families & friends of alhospital and community. Mental Health Baker City, Open Dick Craig Clerk Typist/ coholics . Uni o n Must possess excellent Counselor Nonsmoking Charlotte Kain Doherty Receptionist County. 568-4856 or Provides culturally Wheel Chair Accessible secretarial, time Adrian Lorenz 963-5772 management, and competent and apPaul Lowe Required City application UNION COUNTY interpersonal skills and propriate behavioral George Nelson and job announcement AA Meeting be proficient in Microsoft BAKER COUNTY health treatment for Barbara O'Brian Kramer Cancer Support Group may be obtained from Info. Suite, Outlook, Baker City residents. David Rau the City of La Grande 541-663-4112 Meets 3rd Thursday of M- F; 8-5. Avail. for and Quickbase. Don Tummonds website at every month at crisis work on rotat- www.cityoflagrande.org Peggy Blakely Perry 120 - Community St. Lukes/EOMA © 7 PM To apply, please visit ing shifts. P refer John Clark or Heather Rajkovich Calendar www.saintalphonsus.org Contact: 541-523-4242 LCSW or LPC . Everett Winburn in the Finance Depart/bakercity William Pierson ment, City Hall, 1000 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Excellent Benefits Adams Avenue, PO (For spouses w/spouses COPY, SHIP & MAIL Package, includes 110 - Self-Help Box 670, La Grande, who have long term 2101 Main St. in Free Health Grou Meetin s OR 9 785 0 , terminaI illnesses) Baker City is accepting Insurance &Paid 541-962-1316, AL-ANON. Attitude of Meets 1st Monday of Educational Training YOU TOO can use applications for a hburgess©cityoflgrande. full-time position, M-F. Gratitude. Wednesevery month at St. www.newdirectionsnw.org this attention getorg. Closing date days, 12:15 — 1:30pm. Lukes/EOMA©11:30 AM ter. Ask how you Apply in person. khendrlcksiendninc.org August 1, 2014. Faith Lutheran Church. $5.00 Catered Lunch 541-523-7400 for app. can get your ad to AA/EEO 12th & G e keler, La M s RSVPf r I n h LOCAL VETERINARY stand out like this! Grande. 541-523-4242 Clinic is looking for a PT Kennel Cleaner. Must have experience 100 - Announcements 600 - FarmersMarket cleaning and sanitizing. 105 - Announcements 605 - Market Basket Please submit resume 110- Self Help Croups 610 - Boarding/Training to Blind Box ¹ 175, c/o 120 - Community Calendar 620 - FarmEquipment 8 Supplies Baker City Herald, P.O. 130 - Auction Sales 630- Feeds Box 807, Baker City, 140- Yard, Garage Sales, Baker Co 640- Horse, Stock Trailers OR, 97814. AA MEETING: Survior Group. Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 12:05 pm-1:05 pm. Presbyterian Church, 1995 4th St.. (4th & Court Sts.) Baker City. 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THE OBSERVER R BAKER CITY HERALD — 9B

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720 - Apartment 725 - Apartment 725 - Apartment Rentals Baker Co. Rentals Union Co. Rentals Union Co. LARGE BDRM with at- 3-BDRM, 1 bath. $625 NICE 1 bdrm apartment HIGHLAND VIEW NICE, 2 bdrm apt, w/d t ached p rivate 1 / 2 W/S paid. Completely in Baker City. Elderly Apartments bath. In b eautiful 3 remodeled. Downtown or Disabled. Subsibdrm home. 14 blocks location. 541-523-4435 dized Low Rent. Beau800 N 15th Ave from campus. Quiet tiful River Setting. All Elgin, OR 97827 tenants only. $325/mo, CLEAN, QUIET 1 bdrm utilities paid except ences. (541) 534-4373 NORTHEAST plus utilities. Amenip hone an d c a b l e . Now accepting applicaPROPERTY apartment in updated SENIOR AND t ies i n c l u de : F u l l building. $ 3 7 5/mo. Equal O p p o rtunity tions f o r f e d e rally MANAGEMENT kitchen, built-in microhousing. Call Taylor funded housing. 1, 2, DISABLED HOUSING 541-910-0354 $350 sec. dep. 2332 Clover Glen wave & d/w, w/d, full RE & M gm t at and 3 bedroom units St. Avail. 7/15/14. 503-581-1813. sitting deck in rear yd., 9th with rent based on inApartments, B aker C i ty . ( 5 4 1 ) mmr i I R n I TTY-711 2212 Cove Avenue, full deck in front w/ come when available. 786-2888 1200 plus sq. ft. profesLa Grande view. Storage space is sional office space. 4 avail. in dbl. car gaQUIET, PRIVATE Project phone number: Clean & well appointed 1 offices, reception 541-437-0452 rage, no smoking/pets/ ELKHORN VILLAGE retreat w/river access. & 2 bedroom units in a area, Ig. conference/ Clean 2-bdrm rear unit TTY: 1(800)735-2900 quiet location. Housing parties. Other roomAPARTMENTS break area, handicap for those of 62 years mates are quiet adults. Senior an d D i s abled in duplex. Move in now. access. Price negotia"This institute is an or older, as well as Would be happy to txt 1356 Dewey. $450/mo Housing. Accepting ble per length of or email pics or video. applications for those No smoking/pets equaI opportunity those disabled or lease. Call Ann Mehaffy handicapped of any A vailabIe No w ! ! ! aged 62 years or older provider. " 208-867-9227 age. Rent based on inas well as those dis541-519-0698 come. HUD vouchers abled or handicapped Ed Moses:(541)519-1 814 R OOM FO R Re nt 705 - Roommate accepted. Call Joni at of any age. Income re$ 250/mo. + fee s . 725 Apartment 541-963-0906 Wanted strictions apply. Call 541-519-6273 TDD 1-800-735-2900 Candi: 541-523-6578 Rentals Union Co. HOME TO share, Call LAGRANDE m e I ets t a Ik . J o GREENWELL MOTEL 2109 3RD St ., 1 b /1b Retirement 541-963-4134 ext. 101 541-523-0596 Apartment, W/S/G InApartments Rent $450/mo. cluded, Coin-op Laun1612 7th Street, La Furnished room w/microd ry, F r e e W i- F i , Grande, Oregon 97850 710- Rooms for wave, small fridge, color $475/m o Ava iI a b I e Rent TV, phone & all utilities 7/1/1 4 541-963-1210 FAMILY HOUSING Senior and Disabled included. 305 A dams NOTICE We offer clean, attractive Complex All real estate adver- Ave. La Grande. CENTURY 21 two bedroom aparttised here-in is subject PROPERTY 720 Apartment ments located in quiet Affordable Housing! to th e F e deral Fair MANAGEMENT and well maintained Rent based on inHousing Act, w h i ch Rentals Baker Co. come. Income restricmakes it illegal to ad- 1-BDRM. ALL utilities settings. Income reL r n R n I . m strictions apply. tions apply. Call now vertise any preference, paid. No pets. $590 •The Elms, 2920 Elm to apply! limitations or discrimi(541)963-1210 per month plus dep. St., Baker City. Curnation based on race, 541-523-9414 r entl y avai l a b l e color, religion, sex, CIMMARON MANOR Beautifully updated Community Room, featurh andicap, f a m i l i al 1-BDRM. W/S/G paid. 2-bdrm apartments. Apts. Most utilities paid. On 2 bd,Kingsview ing a theater room, a $350/mo, $300 secustatus or national ori1 ba. Call Century site laundry facilities rity dep. 541-403-0070 pool table, full kitchen g in, or i n tention t o 21, Eagle Cap Realty. and playground. Acand island, and an make any such prefer541-963-1210 electric fireplace. ences, limitations or 2-BDRM $500/mo. plus cepts HUD vouchers. $375/dep. W/S/G paid. Call M i c h e l l e at Renovated units! discrimination. We will CLEAN 1 BR in Tri-Plex, No Smoking, No Pets. (541)523-5908. not knowingly accept w/s/g pd, HUD OK. 541-523-5756 Please call (541) any advertising for real $375, 541-963-4071. "SPECIAL" 963-7015 for more estate which is in vio- 2-BDRM, 2 bath, plus a $200 off lation of this law. All den great for an office. CLOSE TO downtown wwwinformation. virdianmgt.com 1stmonths rent! persons are hereby in- Apartment located on and EOU, 2 BDRM. No the 9th floor of The s moking, n o p e t s , TTY 1-800-735-2900 This institute is an Baker Tower. This is w /s/g p a i d $ 50 0 This institute is an Equal equal opportunity the only unit on that month, $450 deposit, formed that all dwellprovider. floor. Very private and 541-910-3696 ings advertised are quiet. available on an equal Downtown LG Studios Opportunity Provider. opportunity basis. Available 07/01/14 1 carpeted $395/mo EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUTDD 1-800-545-1833 Approx. 2,200 SF 1 hw floors $425/mo NITY Newly remodeled. Includes heat & Dishnet. LA GRANDE, OR Abundant natural light 541-569-5189 with fantastic views to Luxury Condo living, in THUNDERBIRD the south, east and Welcome Home! beautiful, historic. St. APARTMENTS North from the tallest Elizabeth T owers: 307 20th Street b uilding i n B a k e r . 1044 sq. ft. of living & High-end kitchen appli- space. Large, 1 bedcan COVE APARTMENTS ances: Dishwasher, r oom, 1 . 5 bat h s . (541)963-7476 1906 Cove Avenue Oven, Refrigerator, MiFreshly painted, new c rowave.Wal k in appliances, and lots of UNITS AVAILABLE GREEN TREE closet T il e k i t c hen natural light. Includes: ' NOW! I I counter tops. Tile floors washer/dryer, major APARTMENTS I I I I in kitchen and bath2310 East 0 Avenue kitchen appliances, APPLY today to qualify rooms.Stack-able covered parking, se- La Grande,OR 97850 for subsidized rents washer and dryer loI m m n i i at these quiet and cure storeage, exerI' I I I cated in unit. Water cise room, meeting centrally located and garbage paid for ' rooms, and beautiful I I multifamily housing Income Restrictions by the Landlord. Elecproperties. ' common areas. Close Apply I I tricity is paid for by the downtown. 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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014

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752- Houses for Rent Union Co.

OREGON TRAIL PLAZA W ANTED!!! 3 B D R M " We accept HUD " home, smallaceage, 1-2 bdrm mobile homes outside of La Grande starting at $400/mo. or Elgin area- can be a Includes W/S/G fixer. I have pets, willRV spaces avail. Nice ing to pay first four quiet downtown location months, plus deposit. 541-523-2777 Call Br u ce at 503-341-4626 1-BDRM, 1 bath, W/D h ookup, ga s h e at . 760 - Commercial $450/mo plus dep. Call Rentals 541-519-8444 for app. 16 X 25 Garage Bay Molly Ragsdale w/11' celing & 10 x 10 Property Management Roll-up door. $200/mo +fees. 541-519-6273

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541-523-2128 3100 15th St. Baker City

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE On August 22, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Union County Sheriff's Office, 1109 K Ave, La Grande, Oregon, the defendant's interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 861 West Arch Street, Union, Oregon 97883. The court case number is 1 3 -01-48184, where OCWEN LOAN S ERVICING,LLC, it s successors in interest a nd/or assigns, i s plaintiff, and AARON J . R I C KE R A K A A ARO N JA C OB RICKER; L I S A J. R ICKER AKA L I S A JEANEEN R I C KER; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES; AND THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 861 WEST ARCH STREET, UNION, OREGON 97883, is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash o r c a s h ier's check, in hand, made out to Union County S heriff's Office. F o r more information on this sale go to: www.ore onsheriffs. ccm sales.htm ~

1001 - Baker County ATV CORNER LOT. Crooked 2013 Suzuki 750 Camo Le al Notices Creek S u bdivision. King Quad P.S. 2,500 11005 Kristen Way. NOTICE OF KFI wench, hand SHERIFF'S SALE 101 ft. x 102 ft. Island heaters, Sedona Rip City. $70,000. saw, 26" tires, front A rmando R o b l e s , bumper, gun case & On August 19, 2014, at 541-963-3474, the hour of 9:00 a.m. cover for ATV. at the Baker County 541-975-4014 272 miles $8000 Court House, 1995 call: 541-786-5870 Third Street, B a ker MT. VIEW estates subdiCity, Oregon, the devision Cove OR 273 fendant's interest will acres for sale. Electric be sold, subject to rea va iI. $4 9,9 0 0 . demption, in the real 208-761-4843. property commonly known as: 475 East Madison, Huntington, ROSE RIDGE 2 SubdiviO regon 97907. T h e GORGOUS HARLEY sion, Cove, OR. City: Sewer/Water available. Davidson 2008 F X DL court case number is 13283, where WELLS Low Rider, balck & orRegular price: 1 acre FARGO BANK, N.A., age, rubber mounted m/I $69,900-$74,900. S UCCESSOR BY 1584CC Twin Cam. We also provide property MERGER TO WEST6speed cruise drive management. Check ERN SUNRISE AKA braided Break lines afout our rental link on CROSSLAND MORTter marked pipes and our w ebs i t e GAGE CORP., it s sucK&N in take system www.ranchnhome.co cessors i n i n t e rest lots of chrome 2 Harm or cal l ley Helmets. Stored in and/or assigns is plainRanch-N-Home Realty, garage Excellent Con- tiff, and UNKNOWN Inc 541-963-5450. HEIRS OF THOMAS E. dition, ONLY 1,500K. CORNELIUS; C. Ml$9,900 541-910-5200 s I CHAEL CORNELIUS; 930 - Recreational CURT CORNELIUS; THOMAS M. CORNEVehicles LIUS; STATE OF ORE880 - Commercial THE SALE of RVs not GON; OCCUPANTS Pro e bearing an Oregon in- OF THE PREMISES; signia of compliance is AND THE PROPERTY BEST CORNER location illegal: call Building L OCATED A T 4 7 5 for lease on Adams Codes (503) 373-1 257. E AST M A D I S O N , Published: July 23, 30, Ave. LG. 1100 sq. ft. HUNTINGTON, ORE- 2014 and August 6, Lg. private parking. Re- 1999 NORTHLAND 8.5' 13, 2014 GON 97907 isdefencamper, $3295. Fully model or use as is. dant. The sale is a self contained, in great 541-805-9123 auction to the Leqal No. 00037228 shape! Duel propane public highest bidder for cash tanks, & B a t t e ries. or PUBLIC HEARING cashier's check, in 541-963-5912, see at h and, made out t o 1002 3rd St, LG. August 5, 2014 Baker County Sheriff's At 7:30 P.M. Office. For more inforCove City Hall mation on this sale go 2001 28'CAMPANION 504 Alder to: www.ore onsher5th Wheel 14' Slide I • • • Cove, OR 97824 out, Hard sides built-in I I generator. Excellent A public hearing will be Condition. Must See! Legal No. 00037182 held to consider a Con$9500./541-519-5818. Published: July 23, 30, ditional Use application 910 - ATV, MotorcyAuqust 6, 13, 2014 by John W. & Cheryl cles, Snowmobiles S. Robinson and/or These little ads really PRESIDENT GOLF Cart. w ork! Join t h e t h o u - agent Daniel Baum of FOR SALE Honda 80 G oo d c ond. Repriced Glotel Inc., on Map & of other people in Tax Lot Elite Scooter 2005, at $ 2 999. Contact Lisasands this area who are regular 900mi. 541-663-1922, 3S4021AD-500 to add I541)963-2161 users of classified. 1 — 6' MW dish to the existing tower.

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Applicable Land Use Requirements: Zoning Ordinance, 1984 5.03 (1) & 4.03 (10I The 1984 Zoning Ordinance pertaining to this application request is available to review at the City Office.

If you are unable to attend the hearing, your written comments for the Council's consideration must be r eceived at City Hall no later t ha n M o n day August 4, 2014. City Recorder

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BUILDABLE LOTS o n HOUSE FOR SALE N ewly R e modeld, 2 quiet cul-de-sac, in bdrm, 1bth. At 2604 Sunny Hills, South LG. North Ash. To see call 541-786-5674. Broker 541-963-3614 Owned.

Must see listing! New flooring, paint, and 20 X40 shop, gas heat, counters $79,000. roll-up and w a l k-in • Mini-Warehouse 280 S College, Union. 2 BDRM, 1 ba, corner doors, restroom, small • Outside FencedParking ~h41 805-8074 lot, no smoking or office space, $350 • ReasonableRates pets, $650/mo inmonth, $300 deposit. For informationcall: 541-910-3696. cludes w/s, $300 cleaning & sec. dep. 52SW15days ~ $560,000 GORGEOUS BEARCO must have rental ref528~ e yenings HOME ON 38 ACRES BUSINESS PARK e rences, & p a s s Has 3,000 & located in the beautiful 378510th Street back ground. $35 Palmer Valley. Property app fee. Avail NOW! 1,600 sq. ft units, 503-341-3067 retail commercial boasts a large shop, 4 Call 541-963-7711 bay machine shed, 2 795- Mobile Home 2-BDRM 1-BATH, Suncar garage, and a cute room, Fridge, DW, Ga- BEAUTY SALON/ S aces guest house. The proprage. Close to DownOffice space perfect SPACES AVAILABLE, erty has 300,000 board ~ for one or two opera- one block from Safetown $600./mo First feet of merchantable and Last & $250. Dep. ters 15x18, icludeds way, trailer/RV spaces. timber, wildlife, open 541-519-8887 restroom a n d off Water, sewer, g armeadows and a pond street parking. bage. $200. Jeri, man2828 COLLEGE St..: 2 $500 mo & $250 dep a ger. La Gr a n d e with fish. 14124456 bdrm, 1 bath w/ base- 541-910-3696 [ Century 21 541-962-6246 ment, $525/mo., w/ Eagle Cap Realty, $ 25 0 d e p o s i t . COMMERCIAL OR retail 541-963-0511. (541)523-4464 days or space for lease in his5 41-523-1077, e v e toric Sommer Helm nings. Building, 1215 Washington Av e a c r o ss 3-BDRM, 1 bath 2-story from post office. 1000 OUR LISTINGS ARE duplex. Range, fridge, plus s.f. great location SELLING! laundry hookups & INVENTORY LOW. $850 per month with 5 W /S i n cl u d e d . year lease option. All CAN WE SELL $625/mo plus d e p. YOURS? utilities included and 541-519-6654 parking in. Available 805- Real Estate m id J ul y p le a s e ATTRACTIVE 2-BDRM plus den/office. Carpet call 541-786-1 133 for PARADISE! 800 ft o f more information and & drapes throughout. river, pond, new barn, viewing. Stove, fridge, high effilarge garage with work Call Us Today: ciency gas furnace. shop an 1/2 bath, AirFULLY EQUIPPED 541-963-4174 Nice yard, attractively SALON AVAILABLE stream next to river. See all RMLS l andscaped, e a s y Large, recently remod- 2bdrm, 1ba h o use, Listings: maintenance. No pets, eled salon for rent. 6 gardens, 3.75 acres, no smoking. Referprivate park setting www.valleyrealty.net hair stations, 2 maniences. $550/mo, $450 cure stations, 2 maswith easy access to 82 refundable deposit. and city of Enterprise, 845- Mobile Homes sage/foot bath pedi541-523-4807 1/2 mile trail along cure chairs, extra room river, pictures on zil- Union Co. AVAIL. July 1st. Lease for masseuse or falow.com. $249,000. FOR SALE, like new. cials, full laundry (W/D option to buy: 3 bdrm, 81762 Fish Hatchery included), off s t reet 3bdrm, 2 bath, double 2 bath fully remodeled. Lane. 541-426-0918 wide mobile home. In parking and located Huge backyard. 2020 new addition at SunPlum St. $ 9 0 0/mo. centrally in downtown Baker City. $895/mo 820- Houses For downer Mobile Park, 1st, last, $900 refundCall Suzi 775-233-7242 Sale Baker Co. sp ¹94. 541-910-3513. able dep. No p ets. 541-379-2645. Baker. F SBO: B E A U T I F U L 780 - Storage Units 2600 sq. ft. manufac- 850- Lots & PropAVAIL. AUG. 1ST. 2 tured home on over- ert Baker Co. bdrm w/covered patio, 12 X 20 storage with roll sized lot. 2-bdrm, 2 garage & carport. FurA CRES, 3 6 x 4 8 up door, $70 mth, $60 bath, office, large fam- 5 .78 shop, full bath, well nished w/fridge, stove deposit 541-910-3696 ily room, utility, sun& septic installed. 7 & W/D. $600/mo., 1st room, storage sheds, mi. from town. Price & last. 541-523-6246 underground sprinkler, reduced to $166,600. NEWLY REMODELED fruit trees, berries, gar- 503-385-8577 den. $165, 000. 3 PLUS bedroom, 2 bath By appointment only. house. Water, sewer 541-403-1217 in Baker and garbage p aid. EXCELLENT $825 per month. Call LARGE CORNER LOT 5 41-523-566 5 o r + Security Fenced 100' x 1 2 5' . W a t e r , 541-519-4607 sewer, gas & electric + Coded Entry o n site. C o rner o f SUNFIRE REAL Estate Balm & P lace Sts., LLC. has Houses, Du- + Lighted for your protection Baker City. $53,000. plexes & Apartments + 4 different size unite 208-582-2589 for rent. Call Cheryl e Lots of Ry storage Guzman for listings, 855- Lots & Prop541-523-7727. 41298 Chico Rd, Baker City offIteahontas ert Union Co. HOME, SHOP,OFFICE 752- Houses for and BARN on 29 ACRES 1/3 TO 3 ac re l ots, Rent Union Co. Premium Pasture. South 12th, beautiful Close to town. $359,500 view, & creek starting 1 B DRM, $5 0 0 / m o. 7X11 UNIT, $30 mo. By Appointment Only 541-963-4125 a t $ 4 0 , 0 00 . C a I I $25 dep. 541-519-4853 541-910-3568. (541I910-3696. 1607 1 ST. St .. 3b/2b home, W/D included, A PLUS RENTALS PRICE R E D UCED to fenced yard, $875/mo. V I EW has storage units $155,000. Fully remod- B EAUTIFU L 541-963-1210 LOTS f or s a l e b y available. eled home in beautiful, q uiet a n d pr i v a t e owner in Cove OR. 2 BDRM, 1.5 Ba, family 5x12 $30 per mo. Bx8 $25-$35 per mo. neighborhood. Located 3.02 acres, $55,000 room, carport & gaa nd 4 ac r es Bx10 $30 per mo. at 3660 9th Dr. 1300 rage. $850/mo Avail. "plus deposit' $79,000. Please call sq. ft. home is 3-bdrm, Aug. 1st. 2402 Empire 208-761-4843. 1433 Madison Ave., 2 bath with office/launDr. LG 541-910-9944 or 402 Elm St. La dry room & attached Grande. garage. Custom hard2BDRM, 1BA. New gaCaII 541-910-3696 wood cabinets, granite rage, Very clean, 1yr lease. $800/mo. countertops, stainless steel appliances, new 2504 N Depot St. LG American West 541-963-7517 c arpet, tile & w o o d Storage f loors. 1/4 acre l o t 3 BDRM, 2 ba in Elgin. 7 days/24 hour access completely landscaped $800/mo. W/S pd. 541-523-4564 with automatic sprinCOMPETITIVE RATES (541I910-0354 klers. Photos can be Behind Armory on East viewed at zillow.com. 3 PLUS bdrm, southside, and H Streets. Baker City C ontact Da n at $1100 plus dep. Mt 541-403-1223 E mily P ro p M g m t 541-962-1074. P RICE RED U C E D ! 4 BDRM, 2 Ba $900/mo 2-bdrm, 1 bath home II I STORSII 541-910-0354 on 75x120 ft. corner • Secure lot on paved streets. 4BDRM, 2ba, DW, dryer, All utilities are on propgas, f e n ced y ard, • Keypad Entry erty. $37,500. Call for • Auto-Look Gate shed, $875. 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COFFEE BREAK

12B — THE OBSERVER ttt BA KER CITY HERALD

Court opinionsconflict on health caresubsidies

Girl and cousin both need counseling after assault

Within hours of each other, tfrvofederaljudicial panels Tuesdayissued conflicting rulings on the legality of federal tax credits applied to premiums paid by enrolleesin the Affordable Care Actin the36 states that use the federal health insurance marketplace system, creating more doubt about thelaw.

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DEARABBY: My granddaughter "Cindy," stay single. How do I find a healthy balance age2, was being watched by her mommy's ex- soI won'tgo back to my old ways or end up sister in-law and her sons. Cindy went to her settling out of desperations — HEALED BUT CONFUSED mommy and said, "Bubby hurt me."Bubby DEAR HEALED BUT CONFUSED: One is what she calls her 10-year-old cousin. Her mother called the police. A policeman spoke way would be to continue the counseling. you may want tobem arried now,desto her and said them wasn't enough evidence. W hile Now my granddaughterisscamd ofme n. peration and neediness are not traits that The poiice went and talked attract worthwhile men. -- 4l You need to be prepared to the cousin who said he DEAR "accidentally touched her to take some time and find down them with her pull-up ABBY a bala nce in your life while on."DCFS was called in, and you're looking for Mr. Right. Explore your own interests, again it was a man. We took make friends with members ofboth sexes, Cindy to a fevude doctor and Cindy told the doctor everything that happened to her. Now do some volunteering if you have the time. If you do, the chances of your meeting the she wakes up having nr'ghtmams and yells, "No, Bubby. Stop.l" right kind of man will improve because you What's a grandmother to do to help hers will have more to ofFer. We needjustice for Cindy. — DISTRAUGHT GRANDMOTHER DEARABBY: I had a baby girl a month DEAR DISTRAUGHT.You mayneed ago andI live ivith my in-lawa My husband isn'thererightnow because ofhis j ob. justice for Gndy, but what Gndyneeds They are great and very helpfid, butI never rightnow is professional help to get past the trauma of what was done to her. Contact have any private time with my daughter. Every the nearest rape treatment center, tell them time she cries, my sisters-in-law pick her up everything you have told me and ask for their When she wants to sleep they always take her assistance in finding therapy for your grand- away from me toput her to sleep.Even whenI child. They hear stories like this all too often. bmastfeed, they am alwaysin the room with me. Ican't seem to tell them no or ask them to get The boywho assaulted Gndy alsoneeds counseling so that he won't/can't repeat out of the room I mean, they am very helpfid, what he did to her with another little girl. and they am leaving in a month for another From my perspective, both of these children country, soI understand they want to be with need professional help. herasmuch asthey can.However,Iwould stjIl like some time alone with my daughterAdvices — NEWAT THIS INHOUSTON DEARABBY: For years I dated guys who DEAR NEWATTHIS: As a mother, it's I knew wanted a committed relationship, whil,e Ij ust wanted to have fun. I enj oyed up to you to assert yourself and do what is right for your baby. Find the courage to tell being single and never saw myselfgetting married. My mom was married thme times your in-laws that you are grateful for their to men who abused her. It made the idea of assistancebut want privacy when you nurse marriage terrifying to me. the baby. It is important that your daughter Through counseling, I have found healing bond with you, and if your sisters-in-law are from my past. I mgmt the damage I caused always tending to her needs, it may be more difFtcult for you when they leave. I'm sure by leading guys on. Noiv thatI want to be married, my life feels empty. Whil,eI used to yourpediatrician would back you up. enjoy my independence, I noiv want to share Dear Abby is written by Abigail, Van my experiences with someone. Buren, also known as Jeanne Phil,lips, and Because ofthecounseling Ihave had,I know whatI shouldn't settle for, but the only was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillipa guys asking me out are sleazy. I feel like in Contact Dear Abby at www DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, LosAngeles CA90069. some ways life was easier when I wanted to

• U.S. Supreme Court upholds, in a 5-4 decision, President Barack Obama's healthcare

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afFord their premiums, saying appeals court to hear the financial aid can be provided case. The full U.S. Court of dentBarack Obama's health onlyin states that have setup Appeals for the District of care law is snarled in another their own insurance markets, Columbia Circuit has seven big legal battle, with two or exchanges. judgesappointed by Democratic presidents, including federal appeals courts issuAbout 100 miles to the ing contradictory rulings on south in Richmond, Virginia, four by Obama. If the full court comes out a key financing issue within another appeals court panel hours of each other Tuesday. unanimously came to the op- in favor of the administration, But the split rulings don't posite conclusion, ruling that the prospect of Supreme Court necessarily mean another the Internal Revenue Service involvement would be greatly diminished. On the other trip to the Supreme Court for correctly interpreted the will the AfFordable Care Act. of Congress when it issued hand, if the fullWashington And White House spokes- regulations allowing health court stays out ofit or, after a hearing, essentiallyleaves the man Josh Earnest iminsurance tax credits for panel's decision in place,then mediately announced that consumers in all 50 states. Split appeals court decimillions of consumers will the Supreme Court would almost certainly weigh in. keep getting financial aid for sions are a classic route to Democratic appointees also their premiums — billions the Supreme Court. But in this situation, it's far from of dollars in all — as the constitute a majority of the full clear what will happen beadministration appeals the appeals court in Richmond. Both cases are part of a one adverse decision. cause the administration still long-running political and In thatfirstruling, a divided has a legal card to play. Since the Washington case legal campaign to overtun three-judge panelin Washington calledinto question the was decided by a three-judge Obama's signature domestic legislation by Republicans and subsidies thathelp millions of panel, the administration low- and middle-income people will ask the full 11-member other opponents of the law.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014

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• La Grande soldier follows father's career path in military By Pat Caldwell WesCom News Service

La Grande's Matt Henneke came to the region's Guard outfi tin aroundabout fashion but in a real way his decision to join the military traces its roots to a strong family tradition. Henneke, 37, works fulltime as a computer help desk technician with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, but once a month he stepsaway from his desk and dons his uniform to work as a communications specialist with Eastern Oregon's 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment. Henneke isn't new to the miTitary. He firstjoined the U.S. Army in 1995, a decision, he said, that was right in line with a strong family tradition. His father served as an active duty U.S. Marine until he retired. Ks father's active duty career meant Henneke moved around a lot as a child but he said while he wanted tofollow in hisfather' sfootsteps and contribute to his nation, he didn't want to be a Marine. "I wanted to be different," Henneke said about his decision to join the Army and not the Marines. At first glance, Henneke's full-time job with the Confederated Tribes may seem to be a far cry from his duties with the 3rd Battalion. Yet, Henneke admitted that both jobs translate into helping people. For the 3rd Battalion, his job is critical. Henneke works with a crew of communications specialists who must maintain and fix the array of difFerent communications platforms the battalion utilizes. From computers to laptops to tank radios, the 3rd Battalion's mission pivots around the ability to communicate. If one of those communication links goes down it can trigger a host of challenges. 'The radios are really important for battlefield awareness," Henneke said. The critical point of Henneke's job arrives when the battalion journeys to the Orchard Combat Training Center south of Boise, Idaho, to conduct gunnery exercises. The vast range plays host to the battalion's M1A2 SEP Abrams tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles during many weekend drills during

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Sgt. Matt Henneke, La Grande, a communications specialist assigned to Eastern Oregon's Oregon Army Guard unit, the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, tests a radio in a Humvee July 12 at the Orchard CombatTraining Center south of Boise, Idaho. Henneke is a member of the battalion's communications team. the year and when the summer annual training maneuvers kick off On one weekend in July, Henneke and his fellow communications specialists arrived on a Friday and immediately went to work fixmg vanous commumcation platforms. '%e went out to the ranges and welooked atand fixed four difFerent vehicles that had some form of radio problems," he said. The problems, he said, ran the spectrum of diKculty from easy to diKcult. "It's ajob and we do it step

the Orchard Combat Training Center job is the small communications support crew Henneke is part of. The communications specialists, he said are spread out all over the vast range. Henneke arrived at the 3rd Battalion in the late 1990s afterhe was honor-

graphic arts and Eastern Oregon University seemed like a good place to start he said. "It was a good fit,"he said. Henneke said he isn't sure ifhe will stay on with the National Guard after he reaches his 20-year retirement benchmark. But he said he

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When Wayne Chastain received notice he would

An M1A2Abrams SEP tank assigned to Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment moves down a gunnery range at the Orchard Combat Training Center in this July 2013 photo.

be deployed, he knew the routine. Chastain is a command sergeant major with 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard.

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This is his third deployment. Ks first was in 2004-2005forOperation Iraqi Freedom III and second was 2010-2011 for Operation New Dawn. In the two earlier deployments, Chastain was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, a unit that includes citizensoldiers from Baker City. Chastain is currently training in Fort Bliss, Texas, and heleaves forAfghanistan later this summer. When he's not serving in the National Guard, Chastain is a patrol officer with the Baker City Police Department. When his latest military orders came, he gave notice ofhis deployment and his intention to return to his

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Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne Chastain, front, seen in this 2004 photo during his first overseas deployment is currently training in Fort Bliss, Texas, is preparation for a deployment to Afghanistan later this summer.

said of Chastain. When Chastain returned the first two Lohner t i m es, an open position allowed that temporary officer to remain with the deparlment. But his position isn't always the same as when

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police job. Under USERRA — the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act — Chastain is guaranteed a similar position with the same pay when he returns. While he's gone, Chastain is on an"unpaid military leave of absence." However, as part of USERRA, when he returns the City will pay into his PERS account the amounthe would have earned during that time. JeanieDexter,fi nance director for Baker City, said that amount will be 22.16 percent ofhis salary, plus overlime. To calculate that, they refer to hours worked by patrol officers in a similar position. Also, Chastain won't lose his seniority status in the department. He joined the BCPD in February 2001. When he leR for his first deploymentto Iraq,he was a

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Command Sgt. Maj.,Wayne Chastain, right, chats with Chaplain Jacob Scott of Klamath Falls. Chastain spent most of his Guard career in Eastern Oregon's 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment but now is the top enlisted man for the Bend-based 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry, Oregon Army National Guard. patrol officer and community service officer. He also investigatescrimes and isa drug recognition expert. eHe's a tremendous value to the deparlment," Police Chief Wyn Lohner says.

And Chastain's deployment to Afghanistan leaves a hole — one the department has to fill in his absence. eWith our staffing levels, we can't sit on that position," Lohner said. BCPD has 14 sworn officers — 1.4 per thousand residents in the city. Those

officers provide 24-hour coverage, with two officers on duty. A temporaryoffi cerhas been hired during each of Chastain's deployments with the knowledge that he or she may belaid offwhen Chastain returns. "He needs to be able to walk right back in," Lohner

in 2010, he was the handler for Turbo, the deparlment's drug detection dog. Since Turbo couldn't be inactive for the deployment, the BCPD invested in training a new handler. Which meant Turbo went to live with another officer. 'That was a blow to him and his family," Lohner said of the Chastains. W ayne and hiswife,Farrah, have three children. This time, Chastain was still working on investigations when he learned ofhis deployment. Lohner said they try to resolve those cases before he leaves.

And his job will be waiting when he returns. "Our biggest concern is him getting home safely," Lohner said.

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needs are being met," he said. Sattem said the values and advantages to his military career and his civilian job oRen mesh well. 'The military taught me to be aself-starterand be a task manager. The real estate side of things has taught me more of the personal relations aspect. I think we look

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La Grande's Mike Sattem joined the Oregon National Guard at 17. By the time he was 23 he was leading Guard soldiers &om Eastern Oregon in combat in Iraq. Now, at 27, Sattem, sells realestate,m anages rental properties and still finds time to devote to his career in EasternOregon'sGuard outfit, the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment. Sattem's busy career schedule personifies the challengemany faceasthey oken

at (soldiers) and say this is private 1,2,3, and on the realestate side ofthings you analyze what motivates

people,"he said. Sattem said he received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in 2008 and now, as a 1st Lieutenant, he works as the assistant plans officer for the 3rd Battalion. He said he misses his time as a platoon leader but his job in the higher echelon of the battalion's leadership cell is also

juggle a full-time job with their part-time commitment to the National Guard. Sattem, who is afKiated with Century 21 in La Grande, said he wasn't sure ifhe could successfully negotiate the demands of the Guard andhisotherjobs. ''When I first got really serious about working down (at Century 21), I didn't think the Guard and what I did would work well together,"

he said. Yet, as time passed, Sattem said he was able to find the right balance. "It has actually worked out very, very well," he said. eMost folks are not that understanding when I say I'm going away on a family vacation, but when I talk to my clients and say I will be gone for the next week for the Guard, they are very understanding." Sattemled52 Guardsmen into Iraq for the 3rd Battalion's Charlie Co. based in Ontario. The experience, he said, illustrated the professionalism of the 3rd Battalion in a high-stress environment.

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Mike Sattem sells real estate, manages rental properties and still finds time to devote to his career in Eastern Oregon's Guard outfit, the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment. eWe had some guys who m ade somevery tough,but

The time commitment, he said, hinges for the most good, decisions," he said. part on what kind of position Sattem concedes the a Guardsmen holds down. When he was a platoon Guard,as an organization, that he joined when he is leader in Ontario, Sattem 17 has evolved over time. said his time commitment Especially regarding the kind was significant. He spent a of time commitment soldiers greatdealoftim eseeingto and officers must devote to the needs of the men in his the training schedule. platoonbut when he moved "It is a lot difFerent now up to the battalion level in La than it was 10 or so years ago Grande, his priorities shifted. "A lot of it depends on when Ijoined. There is no more show up on Saturday what position I'm in with m orning and hang out for the Guard. Now that I'm up here at the battalion level a day or two days and then and I don't see soldiers that I go home. But I think that is directly mange this is a huge good. We've become a more professional organization dur- weight ofFof my shoulders in ing the past 10 years,"he said. terms of making sure their

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"It is the same amount of work but a difFerent kind of work," he said. Sattem said one of the key reasons he remains in the Guard is the camaraderie. 'The peopleI've me tand know are people I would normally associate with and it allows me once a month to get together with them and bond with them. And I think

(the Guard) is something I truly enjoy and something totally difFerent &om what I do in my civilian job," he said. Sattem said in many ways he hasaccomplished many of the goals he set when he decided to become a leader in the battalion.

'The goals I had all along since I joined the Guard are things I've already accomplished, you know, lead soldiers in combat. I've done that. The thing that does stick out to me is going overseas and bringing everyone home,"he said.

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Specialist Richard Kinney, Baker City, takes a break inside a Bradley fighting vehicle in late June. Kinney is a part-time member of Eastern Oregon's Guard outfit, the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment and also works full-time for Natural Structures in Baker City.

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116th Cavalry Regiment or the Guard as a whole. Typically, Guard units tend to reveal a slightly older dem ographic — by about four years — than their active duty Army counterparts. By Pat Caldwell Also, a Guard unit like WesCom News Service the 3rd Battalion boasts When Baker City's a significant number of Richard Kinney endured former active duty soldiers basic training he secured and veterans of the 10-year a unique status in many global war on terror. ways amonghisfellow Kinney joined the 3rd recruits. Battalion about three years Mainly, though, it was his ago, mainly he said, to age that stood out. supplement his income and fulfill a lifelong desire to While most of the contribute to the nation. recruits in his basic train"Was out of work and ing unit fell in the 18 to 25 age group, Kinney was needed some income. And distinctive because he was I'd mulled over the idea 34 — seemingly an old ofjoining the military for man compared to his fellow years but always found trainees. excuses,"he said. 'They called me 'Old Man While most of the memRivers,"'Kinney said. bers ofhis basic training company were just starting Kinney may not have out in life, by the time Kenfit the traditional mold neyjoined the 3rd Battalion of a young, barely-out-ofhis-teens soldier in the he was a married father of three. Kinney said he US. Army, but he isn't an anachronisminEastern doesn't regret his decision Oregon's 3rd Battalion, See Kinney / Page 8C

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Maj. J.W. Lundell, La Grande, chats with Master Sgt. Alex Porter also of La Grande at the La Grande armory. Lundell is the operations officer for Eastern Oregon's largest Guard unit. Lundell attained his officer's commission in 2000 and has been a member of the 3rd Battalion ever since. "(The Guard) was just an opportunity. I was at a point in my life where college was not what I really wanted To get a taste of (the military) I joined the Guard to see if it was what I wanted to do full time," he said.

u ne : • La Grande soldier enjoys life of leading troops By Pat Caldwell WesCom News Service

Though he doesn't really seem to be the kind of person that spends a lot of time focused on the past, La Grande's J.W. Lundell does recall a specific time nearly 10 years ago when he returned home &om his first tour of duty in Iraq. At the time, Lundell was closing the door on a nearly 16-month long deployment to Northern Iraq with Eastern Oregon's Guard unit, the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment. While one chapter in his life — a combat tour — was abouttoclose,he wasfast approaching a crossroads of sorts regarding his future career. He lek the United States to deploy to Iraq, unsure exactly what kind of

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officer commissions either futurebeckoned but by the time he returned &om that just prior or right aker war-torn nation he knew that the deadly, Sept. 11, 2001, attacks came of he wanted stay in the Guard. terrorist "It wasn't really until aker age inside the crucible of modern-day combat. Lundell the first deployment, where I was, you know, I want to do deployed twice — once in 2004 and again in 2010this full-time,"he said. with the 3rd Battalion. On Ten years aker his first the first deployment he was combat tour, Lundell, the a lieutenant and a platoon National Guard and the 3rd Battalion have weathered a leader. By the 2010 deploylot of changes. Lundell is now ment, Lundell was a captain a major and the operations and worked as the assistant officer for Eastern Oregon's operations officer. Lundell, who was born largest Guard outfit. The 3rd and raised in MiltonBattalion — a unit steeped Freewater, said he learned in a rich, rural heritage of Eastern Oregon and Western a great deal during his first Idaho — is structured differdeployment. For a young ently now aker more than officer, the experience was 10 years of the global war on an excellent one because terror. And the Guard, as a Lundell faced an array of whole, is far more expedition- leadership challenges seemary than at any other time in ingly all at once. Learning its history. the fine artofm anaging Lundell represents a expectations was one key rare historical anomaly in lesson. For example, when terms of combat experience Lundell's platoon — defora Guard offi cer.He and signed to be a support outfit his brethren that secured to deliver fuel, food and

bullets to soldiers — trained to prepare to go to Iraq, they practiced one method. When they arrived in Iraq, aker weeks of stateside training, everything changed, he said. "At Fort Bliss we trained as support. As soon as we got overseas, they broke us down and made us like everyone else, as mounted infantry," he said."It was a very demanding job. I was used to runninga platoon of16 guys and all of the sudden I had

or brigades — were combined under a Guard headquarters and placed into a combat area of operations. Lundell saidhe was granted a fi rsthand opportunity to see how the massive American war machine performs. "At that time we had not really trained to that or seen it. It was an eye-opening experience,"he said. The 2004 to 2005 time&ame also showcased a period when the Guard contributed 40 41 guys." percent of the totalAmerican army force deployed overIt was during his first tour seas. of duty in Iraq that Lundell said he began to gain an While Lundell now works interest in understanding the full time for the 3rd Battalion military"big picture." at theLa Grande armory "I learned a lot during that he is very much a product of deployment,"he said. the Eastern Oregon citizenThe 2004 deployment was soldier motif. Lundell said a groundbreaking event on he joined the Guard aker a a number oflevels for the &iend talked him out ofhis Guard and the 3rd Battalion. plan to enter the regular For one, it was one of the first Army. From there, he said deployments overseas since his progression &om enWorld War II where three listedsoldiertoan offi cerwas citizen-solider contingentspredicated on securmg more

information. "I didn't feel like I was getting all of the information, so I wanted to become an officer. To disseminate information,"

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"(The Guard) was just an opportunity. I was at a point in my life where college was not what I really wanted. To

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that I have for the battalion. My goal is not just my company's success but to work toward the battalion's success,"he said.

Phillips, 35, said one of thebestaspectsofhisjob is working with soldiers.

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La Grande's Sean Phillips' career in Eastern Oregon's 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment can essentially be tracedtofootball. Because it was football or, more specifically, Eastern Oregon University football, that brought Phillips to La Grande and, eventually, to a career as an officer in the regional Guard outfi t.Born andraised in Portland, Phillips said he was sold on the La Grande area the first time he saw it. "I came out to play football at Eastern and decided to stay and get an education instead of play football. And I fell in love with the area. I wanted to stay in Eastern Oregon,"he said. Phillips entered into the National Guard's OIFrcer Candidates Course — a oneyear, one-weekend a month program — andeventually secured a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was eventually assigned to one of the 3rd Battalion's tank companies — Charlie Company inOntario — where he worked as a platoon leader.

Phillips admitted his decision to enter the military was predicated on a common sense feeling that he could make a difFerence. "I really wanted to serve and I think it was just some-

thing I thought I'd be good at," he said.

lips said. "I think because it is one of those great balances you get. You get to spend time with the enlisted soldiers and you still have hands-on and you have some administrative stufFbut you are still doing a lot of the tactical stufF with the platoon," he said. The ability to work and succeed within the &amework of a team is essential for success, Phillips said. "I really think a big part of it is being able to work well with other people. Just like any business or organization," he said. The ability to make concise judgments in stressful situations as a Guard leader also

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pays dividends, Phillips said. "People need to be able to reallyhave a good vision and a clearassessment ofsituations. We talk about resiliency quite a bit and I think that more and more it becomes vital. You have stressors coming &om aboveand the side and your troops below and you also have your mission and the enemy," he said. More than anything, Philpet CsldwellNvesoom News Service lipssaid hefeelsfortunate Capt. Sean Phillips stands in formation at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, regarding his position in the in this 2011 photo. Phillips, a La Grande resident and now a captain, commands the 3rd Battalion now. While Hermiston Oregon Guard outfit, Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Registill technically in the partment. time mode of a traditional In a sense, Phillips men and women honed in units, including the 3rd BatGuardsman, Phillips is doing represents the new breed of the crucible of combat — that t a lion. Phillips led a platoon temporary, full-time work comprise many citizen-soldier during the 3rd Battalion's National Guard leadersat theLa Grande Armory to 2010 to 2011 combat deployhelp the battalion as it enters ment to Iraq. Now, aker being into a very intensive training promoted to captain, he leads schedule this summer. "I am really fortunate to the 3rd Battalion's Delta Company, assigned to the have the position right now

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is proud of the 3rd Battalion and said he believes the Guard holds a unique, and valuable, position for individual states and the nation as a whole. "Some people don't understand what it means to be in the National Guard. The Guard concept predates the active military in the United States," he said. He said that one critical piece of evidence to how efFective the 3rd Battalion is rests on the unit's performance during two tours in Iraq. "I don't know if anyone could have done that mission of ours as well as we did," he SBld.

Phillips said his motivation each day to participate in the Guard in general and the 3rd Battalion in particular is fairly simple. 'Tm still very proud to put on the uniform. I know some people get tired of it, but some people don't necessarily realize, no don't necessary see,what a greattradition we are part of,"he said. The Guard will continue to be relevant into the future

Phillips said. "If you look at world events going on now you have much smaller events going on but I think the Guard, really, afFords you the best bang for the buck and I know it comes down tothat.W e have an immediate response or very short response to local and state incidents, or natural disasters, if need be. But then we also, in a fairly short time, can train up and change roles in defense of our nation's interests,"he said.

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• Battalion commander says unit owes a debt of gratitude By Pat Caldwell WesCom News Service

The Global War on Terror changed Eastern Oregon's largest National Guard unit in anumber ofspecifi cways but no more so than in the amount of time enlisted soldiers and officers must devote to what was once very much a part-time endeavor.

Before the deadly September 11,2001,terrorist attacks, Eastern Oregon's 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry «I Regiment was very much a r rrr unit locked firmly into the ethos of the peacetime National Guard motif. The one 'Sv'srr weekend a month, two weeks a year theme so familiar to PrrtCeldwell/Wescom News Service Americans was a common An M1A2Abrams SEP tank fires on a gunnery range at the Orchard CombatTraining Center south of Boise, Idaho, in this July 2013 photo. The reality for Guard units across continued support of area employers is a key element to the success of Eastern Oregon's Guard unit, the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment. the nation. Yet the War on with sister units in Idaho and world. Armor units journey soldiers into a longer annual Terror, and the subsequent Montana — to take part in to the NTC and face an elite, training and more rigorous invasion of Iraq, pushed the mock"enemy" force that is drills,"he said. Guard and Reserves into the a rotation at the U.S.Army's considered to be the best in forefront ofAmerica's defense NationalTraining Center Yet, the intense training nextsummer added another the nation. schedule will end after next template. Before the war on wrinkle to the already packed Dean said it is hard to put summer's NTC rotation, terror, the Guard was widely unit training schedule. too muchemphasis on how Dean said. considered to be what is eARer the NTC, we will go Dean said time investimportant the NTC rotation known as a strategic reserve: ment is very much a product will be for the 3rd Battalion. back to the two weeks anTo be called upon in large "Next year, we will be of the modern age where nual training schedule. We go numbers only in the case of high-tech tanks and other tested by a world class back into reset,"he said. an emergency on par with enemy. We are out to prove Dean said the 3rd BattalWorld War II. weapons platforms are the main instruments of national that a National Guard armor ion could not be the kind of Yet by 2004, a large number brigadecombat team is efFective state and national of Guardsmen were already power. Learning to operate an M1A2Abrams SEP tank defense force it is without rotatingin and out of Iraq and good enough to go out and is not a task that can be compete against any army the assistance ofhundreds of Afghanistan and some select accomplished in a few days. around the world," he said. employers stretched across units — such as the 3rd BatThe ramp-up to NTC Eastern Oregon. talion — were tapped often to Plus, he said, Guard soldiers 'Tm proudofouremployare obliged to be trained to rotation means Guardsmen provide support in overseas the same standards at their in the 3rd Battalion must ers. I wish there was a way I combat zones. The 3rd Battalion deployed twice — in 2004 active duty brethren. devote more time to training tell them how thanldul I am "We are required to meet and 2010 — to Iraq. which in turn translates into about allowing our soldiers The war on terror trigactiveduty standards and we employer sacrifice, Dean said. and patriots to do this," he "It locks their (employer's) sard. have to do that in 38 days or gered a new breed of Guard soldier and officer — combat less a year,"he said. p4r' rr That means Guard units veterans with experience v' eq leadingmen and women in like the 3rd Battalion must the most diScult situations perform at a high level of ef— but it also translated into ficiently every drill weekend. KP~ a more proficient and profesAlso, such is the case this sional force. r summer, the battalion will be Yet that proficiency meant compelled to stretch its reguthe members of the battalion lar two week annual training session to three weeks to prehad to devote one key item: Time. And lots of it. prrt Crrldwell/Wescom News Service pare for the NationalTraining Maj. John Qualls, the 3rd Lt. Col. Brian Dean, the commander of Eastern Oregon's Center rotation in 2015. The NTC rotation is a Battalion's Executive Officer, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment talks to Guardsdouble-edged sword for the or second in command, said men at the Orchard CombatTraining Center July12. battalion. Situated at Fort the bar — in terms of profes- Dean said the commitment by regional employers to sionalism — is higher now Irwin, Calif., in the Mojave support their workers that serve in the Guard is critical with the regional Guard unit Desert, the NTC boasts for his unit's success in the future. 1812 Nain Street. Baker Citv the most intensive armor but that also means training 541-523-2133 part-time soldiers to commit. training exercises in the takes on a larger role. The so well for so long, including And he said he understands during two combat deployone weekend a month manments, it was one of the only tra does not quite fit into the and appreciate the sacrifices employers across the region perceived mold of the Guard Guard outfits in the nation soldier as it once did, he said. make when Guardsmen are chosen to receive the U.S. ArI y O 0 0 my's newest, most high-tech "Not anymore. It is more called to train. "Itishard toarticulate tank — the M1A2Abrams like, no less than one weekend a month and two weeks how much we appreciate an SEP. The battalion secured the new tanks before most a year. Especially for leaders. employer's sacrifice. It really It ends up being extra week- is the employer's sacrifice to active duty army units. Yet, that new tank also required ends away," he said. the country," he said. The commander of the 3rd Ironically, the 3rd Batthatthe citizen-soldiersof Battalion, Lt. Col. Brian Dean, talion's very success as a the battalion invest more said he and the rest of the bat- combat unit created a kind time and more training durtalion's senior leadership are ing the past two years. of Catch-22 scenario regardThe fact the 3rd Battalion very aware ofhow much time ing devotion to training time. is now necessary for the unit's Because the unit performed is now earmarked — along

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KINNEY Continued from Page 4C to join the Eastern Oregon Guard unit. "I love training. It is weird because I'm not really a group person. But I love what I do,"he said. Kinney is assigned asthe Bradley fighting vehicle gunner for the 3rd Battalion's operations officer,

Maj.J.W. Lundell. The Bradley boasts a 25 millimeter cannon that can fire up to 200 rounds a minute and the armored vehicle is also armed withmachine guns and was created to haul soldiers and perform as a scout vehicle. The Bradley featuresa crew ofthree:avehicle commander, a gunner and a driver. Kinney said he derives pleasure &om working inside the Bradley.

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"I love driving them. I get the biggestkick outofdrivinga Bradley,"

That training time, in turn, means Guardsmen like Kinney spent far more time away &om home then he said. Yet,because he is the vehicle gun- their citizen-soldier brethren did in the 1980s and 1990s. ner,his focusisnaturally centered This year, for example, Kinney will on the 25mm main gun. Gunnery exercises — where Bradley spends join the 500-plus members of the hours on the vast, desolate Orchard battalion, which consists of Guardsmen &om across Eastern and WestCombatTraining Center south of ern Oregon, on a three-week annual Boise, Idaho — consume his time and effort. Kinney said there is a real training session at the Orchard adrenaline rush when a Bradley crew CombatTraining Center. Kinney said his employer, Baker City's goes through a gunnery exercise. "It is like hunting. You know, can Natural Struchms, is very supportI hit this target like when I'm hunt- ive ofhis Guard commitment. 'They are always very supportive. ing? But on a much bigger scale," I let them know in advance and he said. keepthem updated,"he said. The 3rd Battalion recognized as Kinney's boss, Ted Hausotter, one of the bestArmy Guard armor the general manager of Natural formations in the U.S., and while that fact delivers a certain amount Structures, conceded the loss of an employee for Guard duty for three of pride, it also translates into a substantial amount of training time. weeks can create challenges. Still,

Hausotter said his firm believes in the citizen-soldier concept. "I'm very happy to do it. We've hired (citizen-soliders) since I can remember. It is very rare where we don't have someone in the Guard,"

he said. He also said that it is important units like Eastern Oregon's 3rd Battalion stay proficient and the only way to do that is to train. "If they are going to be any good they have got to train," Hausotter S81d.

Kinney did concede, though, that extensive training time does mean time away &om family. 'That's the hardest part, being away from family. I just can't pick up the phone and give them a call,"

he said. Still, Kinney said he enjoys the hectic training pace set by the 3rd

Battalion. "(Training) sets you up for the real scenario. Being out (at the Orchard Combat Training Center) sets you away &om reality but pulls you into a whole different reality. And it is a reality check. We are training to go to war on protect our homeland. But that is part of why we are here, to improve," he said. One keyaspect Kinney said to the training environment is staying positive. "I keep a positive attitude because it is something I want to do. I made a promise. A promise to my unit, to myself, to my family,"he S81d.

And his age? Kinney said it benefits and enhances his performance. "I feel my age is an advantage. I feel like I look at things from a little bit more of a mature level,"he said.

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