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Candace Osterloh had a surprise waiting for her when she opened the doors to her store in the form of a 47-year-old man surrounded by bins ofher merchandise and talking aboutelves and hobbits.

Osterloh, who owns The Archives, a used books and merchandise store on Fir Street in La Grande, said in the past two weeks, she's had two

break-ins to her store.

The only things missing, she said, were Magic: The Gathering Cards.

When she arrived at the store around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, Tim Mustoe/TheObserver she saw someone inside her store.

Candace Osterloh opened her storeTuesday morning to "I thought it was just a kid," find Donald Bryant, 47, sitting on the floor surrounded by merchandise. His bike sat outside the window police Osterloh said.

SeeSurprise / Page 5A said he broke to get into the store.

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Both of Oregon's senators, Democrats Ron W yden and JeffMerkl ey, votedinfavorofinvoking cloture, which forces a vote on the motion to proceed after 30 hours of floor debate. The 79-18 vote, with 25 Republicans and 54 Democrats voting yes, paves the way for another procedural voteon theamendment later this week.

Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., introduced the See Senate / Pbge 5A

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Inside Amid a major push to boost high school graduation and college attendance, Oregon students held steady in proficiency in reading, writing, math and science.

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North Powder Mayor Bonita Hebert, left, and Jim Hebert of the North Powder PublicWorks Department are concerned that the city hasn't been able to irrigate its wastewater ponds since July.

• Water levels, temperatures rise as city, farmer work on revised wastewater treatment contract Speakout

By Kelly Ducote The Observer

TODAY'S QUESTION What should the City of North Powder do about its rising wastewater lagoons, which threaten to spill over into the North Powder River?

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NORTH POWDER — Members of the North Powder City Council are at a loss.

The city has not been able to irrigate its wastewater lagoons since July, which is causing waterlevelstoriseto dangerous levels, according totheOregon Department of Environmental

Quality.

Cityrepresentatives fearfor a breach of the lagoons, which sit just feet away from the North Powder River.

"Our sewer lagoons are at capacity. They're full," said Councilor Sue DeHaas.

Typically, the city would relieve the ponds by irrigat-

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The Department of Environmental Quality warns the lagoons are reaching dangerously high levels. ing on adjacent property, but a an dproducer Myron Miles disagreement over an easement s i gned an easement in 2003 that has stalled such relief. The city all o ws for irrigation on Miles'

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property, but Miles is no longer allowing the city to do that because he is unsatisfied with the agreement and wants a new one put in place.

"One of the farmers is kind ofholding the city hostage," DeHaas said.

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Crews battling West Fork Fire

By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

WALLOWA LAKE — A 100-acre fire discovered Monday afternoon by a hiker on the Ice Lake trail is under investigation as a human-caused fire.

Nathan Goodrich, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest's North Zone fire management officer, said the fire is burning between the Adam Creek and Johnson Creek drainages.

"Itstarted on thelower partofthe Ice Creek Trail, less than half a mile from the Ice Lake Bridge," Goodrich said.

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DAtLY PLANNER TODAY Today is Wednesday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2014. There are 112 days left in the year.

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TODAY INHISTORY On Sept. 10, 1994, the prison drama "The Shawshank Redemption," starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

ONTHIS DATE In 1813, an American navalforce commanded

by Oliver H. Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during theWar of 1812.

In 1919, New York City welcomed home Gen. John J. Pershing and 25,000 soldiers who'd served in the U.S. First Division during World War I. In 1935, Sen. Huey P. Long died in Baton Rouge two days after being shot in the Louisiana state Capitol, allegedly by Dr. Carl Weiss.

In 1955, the long-running TVWestern series "Gunsmoke," starring James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, premiered on CBS. In1979, four Puerto Rican nationalists imprisoned for a 1954 attack on the U.S. House of Representatives and a 1950 attempt on the life of President Harry S.Truman were freed from prison after being granted clemency by President Jimmy Carter.

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BAKER CITY — A 13-year-old Baker Middle School boy is being held in juvenile detention at The Dalles on acharge offi rst-degree disorderly conduct, accused ofleaving a note that stated there was a bomb in the school.

Baker City Police learned of the threat at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday after a janitordiscovered the notein a boys' bathroom on the second floor of the Helen M. Stack Building, said Police Chief Wyn Lohner.

Police and public works crews barricaded streets surrounding the school and plans were made to bus students to Baker High School as they arrived at the middle school Tuesday morning.

The school served bagged breakfasts to some,whileothersatejustacross the street at the Presbyterian Church's Open Door free breakfast program, which starts at 7 a.m. each school day.

Lohner said Baker School District personnel and 11 officers — three from the Oregon State Police, two sherifFs

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The state Department of Education released the results of the OregonAssessment of Knowledge and Skills on Wednesday. Challenges remain for minority students, low-income students, those learning English and students with learning disabilities.

Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton said it takes time to transform education, and he is confident things will improve in the years to come.

While there were ups and downs in grades and subjects, thedepartment said overall testresultsheld fairly steady from the 2012-13 school year to 2013-14.

Chief Education Officer Nancy Golden said third-grade readingis a good predictor forlife-long success,and that measure stayed unchanged at 66percent ofthnd-graders meetingthe standard.

In 2012, Gov. John Kitzhaber set an ambitious goal that every student in thehigh school classof2025 would graduate and 80 percent of them would go on to get atwo- orfour-year college degree.

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Baker City Police searched Baker Middle School due to a bomb threat Tuesday. Students were bussed to Baker High School until the search was concluded. deputies and six from the city — began a search of the building and the grounds at about 7:30 a.m.

Searchers returned by 8:15 a.m. to the command post that had been set up to report that nothing suspicious had been found.

Middle school students were returned to their classrooms by 8:30 a.m., said Mindi Vaughan, BMS principal.

Lohner said middle school staff suspected who might have left the note basedon the Monday behaviorofone of the students.

Vaughan said that because of the school' ssmall population ofabout260 students, the stafFis well-acquainted with most of the seventh- and eighthgraders and in tune to trouble when it arises.

UNION

Council wants ordinance enforced

By Dick Mason The Observer

New Union city councilor appointed

UNION — Owners of dogs who bark constantly in Union are now on a short leash.

Union County Sheriff Boyd Rasmussen told the Union City Council Monday that his deputies will focus on providing stricter enforcement of the city's animal control ordinance.

The crackdown comes after a long running problem involving barking dogs in Union, city officials said. e You have my word ithat the problem will be addressed)," said Rasmussen, whose department is contracted by the City of Union to provide law enforcement and animalcontrolservices.

Councilors and community members said the prob-

The UnionCity Councilhasa new member, onewho is no stranger to community service.

Bryan Russell was named to fill a vacancy on the Union City Council Monday. Russell was appointed to fill Position 1, succeeding ScottYeager, who stepped down earlier this summer to spend more time with his family.

Russell, who was sworn in after being appointed, is excited to be on the council.

"It is pretty neat," Russell said.

Russell has lived in Union about eight years. He earlier served as a volunteer firefighter for the Union Fire Department for seven years.

— DickMason,The Observer lem datesback atleasttwo years. The issue has flown under the radar in part because people are afraid to file complaints because they are asked to give their names, said Union City Administrator Sandra Patterson.

Rasmussen said that he appreciates the significance

oftheproblem.

"It's the most divisive issue we deal with," said Rasmussen, referring to animal control problems.

The sherifFnoted that Union appears to have more dogs than many other communities in Union County.

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backed this point up, stating that he knows of 21 dogs that live at homes within two blocks ofhis house. e You need to enforce the rules a little more strictly," City Councilor Matthew Later said.

The animal control ordinance the sherifF was asked to enforce alsocoverskennel licenses. People with four or more dogs are required to have kennel licenses under the city's animal control ordinance. Several people at Monday's meeting said Union residents have four or more dogs but do not have kennel licenses.

Rasmussen said enforcement may soon be easier becauseofa new stricter ordinance the Union County Commission is considering adopting for the county.

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GRAIN REPORT Soft white wheatSeptember, $6.91; October,

$6.91; November, $6.91 Hard red winterSeptember, $758; October, $758; November, $7.58 Dark northern springSeptember, $9.21; October, $9.26; November, $9.26 Barley — September, 147 — Bids provided ty Island City Grain Co.

QUOTE OFTHE DAY "There are years that ask questions and years that answer."

—Zora Neale Hurston, American author

By Cherise Kaechele The Observer

The Elgin City Council decided during Tuesday's city council meeting to put ofF sendingletterstoresidents who have an outstanding bill for a chip seal assessment until further notice.

In July, the city council voted to collect the money from approximately30 past due accounts dating as far back as1997.The totalfor the bills is approximately $35,000, City Administrator Laird Allen said.

At the July city council

meeting, the council decided to send out theletterand give the original property owners 30 daysto make apayment.

At that meeting, the council said if nothing was heard back from the owners within 30 days, the city would send the bill to collections.

The bill also added 8 percent compoundedinterest to the bill.

Severalpeoplein attendance at Tuesday's meeting had received a bill and were upset the bill came up so many years after the fact and wondered about the

statute oflimitations.

Allen said because the past due accounts put liens on the property, it negates the statute oflimitations.

Some in attendance argued a bill should have been sent out, either monthly or quarterly, or at the very leastatthe end ofeach year stating what was due.

Residents said theyreceived no notification and shouldn't be penali zedforthecity not followingprocedure.

One resident said her lawyerbelieves there'sa

casefora lawsuitagainst the city because ofhow this situation was handled.

City Councilwoman Kathy Warrenquestionedwhatwould make this afair situation.

Some said to forget the bill altogether, while otherssaid to not add interest to the bill.

The city council decided to take the issue ofF the table until the next regular city council meeting so that the recordsto theoriginal assessment could be found.

Nothing will be done until then, Allen said.

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grants focused on turning around poor scores among minority students, low-income students, those learning English, and students with learning disabilities, the departmentsaid.

Among all students, proficiency in math was unchanged at 62 percent, meeting or exceeding standards. Low-income students were unchanged at 50 percent. White students rose 1 percent, to 68 percent. Black studentsdeclined 2 percent, to 38 percent, and Hispanic students remained at 46 percent meeting standards.

In reading, all students were unchanged at 71 percent meeting or exceeding standards. Low-income students remained at 59 percent. White students were unchanged at 77 percent; black students dropped 1 percent, to 51 percent; and Hispanic students rose 1 percent, to 53 percent.

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Administrator pay dropped to $36K

who's in an elected position," Warren said.

ELGIN — Elgin City Council decided to lower the starting pay for the city administrator position from

Millers to next appear in court Sept. 16

$58,000 to $36,000.

The city administrator position is up for re-election this November as City Administrator Laird Allen will not run for election. ''Why start them at the top of the pile?" City Councilwoman Kathy Warren questioned."Theymay not have any previous experience. The last elected official did not know what she was doing."

One argumentbrought up that someone may not want to runforelection iftheposi-

tion paid only $36,000.

Thatseemed afavorable outcome because, most of the council argued,ifthereisno one running for thatposition thenit's up to the council to hue someone to fill the vacancy.

Warren said someone with 12 years ofcity administrator experience can run against someone with no experience and it's up to voters who to choose.

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North Powder couple Faith and Joe Miller, who were arrested in April on multiple sex crimes charges, had a status check hearing in court Monday afternoon.

Joe Miller, 69, and Faith Miller, 55, were arrested in late April and charged with 32 counts ofalleged sex crimes including multiple chargesoffi rst-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and sex abuse. The couple pleaded not guilty to all charges in May. Their attorneys requested m ore time to prepare fora motionhearing on Monday.

Their hearing is reset to Sept. 16. Each are being held in the Union County Jail on

town core. Board members attend one board meeting a month and sit on one committee of their choosing: Business Development, Design, Organization or Promotion. For more information email directo& lagrandemainstreet .org.

County Health District will conductits regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesdayin the conference room of the Union Family Health Center. The meetingis open to the public.

Radio, electronics swap held Saturday

Register now for Winners Casino bus

A Grande Ronde Amateur Radio and Electronics Swap Meet will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Union County Fairgrounds.

Table and booth space are available. For more information call Mike at 541-2004872.

Those interested in participating in the Oct. 17-19 bus trip to Winners Casino in Winnemucca, Nev., should register soon as space is limited. The bus will leave La Grande at 4:30 a.m., North Powder at 5 a.m., Baker City at 5:30 a.m. and Ontario at

Page Turners reading 'Golden State'

8:15 a.m. (MTl Oct. 17.

Costis $85 per person for a double occupancyroom, $105

for single occupancy. Two-night packagesinclude transportation to and fiom Winnemucca, on-board refreshments, games $300,000 bail. and prizes, hotel accommodaMain Street seeks tions and dining coupons. board members Participants must be 21. For La GrandeMain Street more information call Carol at Downtown is looking for board 541-523-5634. membersforthe2015-2018 SouthCounty Health term. Board members for LGMSD play a vital role in the District meets success of our historic downUNION — The South

Cook Memorial Library's Page Turners Book Club is reading"Golden State: A Novel" by Michelle Richmond for its Oct. 14 meeting. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month inthelibrary'sarchiveroom.

New members are welcome.

Nile Club meets Tuesday morning The Union County Nile Club will host the Queen's Olficial

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Ricarda McConnell Enterprise Formerly of La Grande 1929-2014 Ricarda Luise McConnell, 84, of Enterprise and formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 22 at her home. A memorial service was held Aug. 30.

Ricarda was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Rantau, East Prussia, and spent her summers there as a child. She attended elementary school in Konigsberg, living there until her family was forced to flee the Russian invasion of 1944.

She survived the harsh winter trek, eventually making it to what became East Germany.

Ricarda lived and worked in East Germany until she escaped to West Germany. She was the last member ofher family to flee to West Germany from the Communist East. She had many amazing stories to tell.

Ricarda attended college in West Germany and was sponsored in 1956 as arefugee toPortland. Sheboarded a plane for America, landed in New York, then rode a Greyhound bus across the country. After living and working in Portland for nearly a year, Ricarda moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to attend college.

There she married one ofher professors, EverettBesola,and gave birth to her son and daughter. While in Coeur d'Alene she started gardening, a pastime she enjoyed her entire life.

Livingston, Mont., was Ricarda's home for many years, and she had m any friends there.She moved to La Grande in 1989 to be closerto her daughterand grandchildren,eventually moving to Enterprise in 1998.

In her mid-70s, Ricarda retired from her job at the USFS Visitors Center,

requires the ability to ing and helping people take the information from around the world. from a blueprint or a Ricarda kept in consketch and turn it into tact through letters and a wooden part of the phone calls with friends exact size and shape McConnell and family far and near.

Rhoads re q uired to make a She was known for her casting. Later, Stanley kindness to animals, generous heart, would be required to and loveofcatsand chocolate. do the same thing using milling machines, She was preceded in death by her lathes and welding parents, and her son, Erik Besola, who died in March of this year. equipment to also make permanent Survivors include her daughter, m oldsoutofsteel.

The skills and abilities he develGretchen Piper of Enterprise, and three grandchildren. oped on the job served him well with Memorial contributions may be his hobby of restoring antique cars. made to the Wallowa County Humane Stanley restored and drove his two Model Ts and Model A, and also helped Society. othersrestore theircars.

Stanley was one of the charter members of the Inland Empire ChapFormerly of Summerville 1924-2014 ter Model T Ford Club of America in Spokane. He was also a longtime member of the Horseless Carriage Club, Stanley Curtis Rhoads, 89, died April 25 in Spokane, Wash. A memorial the Hassie Club, the Crankers Club of servicewillbe held at2 p.m .Sept.14 at Lewiston, Idaho, and the Walla Walla Summerville Cemetery. %ash.l antique car club.

Stanley was born Oct. 16, 1924, to One of the other things Stanley enCharles E. and Ona A. (McKinnisl joyed doing was dancing. His last day Rhoads in Summerville. He attended was spent at an afternoon tea dance.

Dry CreekSchooland graduated from He was preceded in death by a Imbler High School. younger brother, Charles A. Rhoads.

He served in the U.S. Navy from Survivors include his son, Dennis; 1946 to1949,and married Harriet L. half-sister, Margery S. Paddock of Crist Sept. 10, 1950. After returning Tustin, Calif.; and stepson, Jerry Rice from theNavy, Stanley began farming. of Eugene.

Looking for better opportunities, Stanley moved his family on Easter Sunday 1955 to Spokane, where he Starkey went to work for Travis Pattern & Foundry. After being there a while, he Albert J. Kloer, 88, of Starkey, died went to night school to learn blueprint today at Grande Ronde Hospital. A reading and drafbng. full obituary will be published at a Upon graduating, heentered the later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel apprenticeshipprogram tobecome the & Crematory will be handling the arrangements. pattern maker for the company. This

Arrested: Nathan Osterloh, 28, unknown address, was arrested on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant charging parole violation on original charges of sexual assault.

Arrested: Anthony Michael Shrout,31, La Grande, was arrested Monday on a Morrow County warrant on an original charge for a traffic offense.

Arrested: Brian David Smith, 30, unknown address, was arrested Friday on two Union County warrants. One warrant charged failure to appear in court on an original charge of menacing. A second warrant charged an alleged probation violation connected to original charges of possession of a

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controlled substance schedule II drug and being a felon in possession of a restricted weapon.

Arrested: Kevin Gallaway, 29, La Grande, was arrested Sunday on charges of fourthdegree assault (domestic violence); first-degree burglary, two counts; second-degree criminal mischief, two counts; interference in the making of a police report; menacing domestic; menacing; coercion and strangulation (domesticj.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Arrested: Eric Wayne Butner, 33, Cove, was arrested Monday on a charge of fourth-degree domestic assault.

Arrested: Brian David Smith, 27, transient, was arrested Monday on charges of felon

Applications are now available for Blue Springs Crossing, Union County's newest low-income multi-family housing complex, currently under construction and set for its grand opening next summer. Northeast Oregon Housing Authority is compiling a waiting list of qualified applicants for the 38-unit complex on Walton Road.

NEOHA, in partnership with Guardian Development LLC, is constructing 16 one-bedroom units, 12 twobedroom units and 10 threebedroom units designed for low-income families, individuals, elderly and disabled.

Find applications at the NEOHA offIce, 2608 May Lane, or online at www.neoha. org. For more information call

NEOHA at 541-963-5360.

Historical society hosts potluck The Union County Historical Society will meet at noon Saturdayin the log cabin

Art workshops set for Biennial 2014 Show

ArtsEast and the Art Center will offer Professional Development Workshops during the ArtsEast Biennial 2014 show for any who wish to attend.

The first two will be held Saturday,: • Monotype Printing with Frank Janzen of Crow's Shadow in Pendleton: 10 a.m.

to 4p.m., $75, limited to 12.

• Batik Watercolor with Jan Clark and Denise Elizabeth

Stone: 9 a.m. to 3p.m., $75.

Workshops on Sept. 22 and 23 will be taught by Robert Tomlinson.

For more information or to register, callArtsEast at 541962-3629 or the Art Center at 541-624-2800, or go to www. artcenterlagrande.orgtdasses/ class-registration/.

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in possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and possessionof methamphetamine.

Cited: Ross Painter, 60, was cited Monday in lieu of lodging on three counts of livestock at large in livestock district.

Arrested: Thad Sells, 40, La Grande, was arrested Monday on a parole and probation warrant.

Arrested: Adam Brett Hancock, 27, unknown address, was arrested Monday in Hillsboro on a Union County failure to appear warrant on an original charge of third-degree theft.

Arrested: Samuel Gutierrez, 22, La Grande, was arrested on a parole and probation detainer.

Cited: A La Grande minor was cited into juvenile on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree attempted sodomy, attempted incest and third-degree sex abuse.

Cited: An Elgin minor was cited into juvenile on charges of third-degree sex abuse and private indecency.

Arrested: Du a ne Wei se, 27, was arrested on a parole and probation detainer.

LA GRANDE FIRE AND AMBULANCE La Grande Fire and Ambulance responded to six calls for medicalassistance on Monday.

Crews responded to 11 calls for medical on Tuesday and one fire a Ia rm.

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The Eagle Cap Excursion Train was recently repainted for the fall season.

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ELGIN — During the recess between summer and fall seasons, the Eagle Cap Excursion Train received a long-awaited paint job. The silver was freshened on the passenger cars and their stripes, which were a dingy black, were painted bright blue with yellow accents to match the engines.

Crisp Colors of La Grande did the masking and fine work, and volunteers with the Friends of the Joseph Branch assisted with prepping and painting the silver portions of the cars. In addition, Mike Hillecke acid washed the cars and engines.

The project was coordinated by the Friends of the Joseph Branch, with board member David Arnold heading up the project committee.

Funds were donated from private and business sources, including generous gifts from Anderson Perry & Associates, Bearco Enterprises, Stephen Adams and Barreto Manufacturing. Also helping fund the projectare theFriends of the Joseph Branch and the

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"Our organization has been working toward the goalofpainting the train for many years. We have done a lotofwork insidethecars,so repainting the exterior will better reflect what is inside," said Ed Spaulding, president of the Friends of the Joseph Branch."The train will be much more attractive in photos— a favoritepastime of rail fans from all across the continent. It will draw more attention in advertising and marketing materials and on the Internet as well, and ultimately bring more passengers."

The fall season launches Saturday with guest historian Harlan Scott on board to share the history of the Joseph Branch and its surrounding countryside.

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at the Union County Fairgrounds. A potluck luncheon begins a noon followed by guest speaker Sally Brownton Wiens, who will present a historic profile ofher father, Judge Wesley Brownton, as well as information about Dr. Brownton, a local dentist. The eventis open to the public.

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We putinmates behind bars because itm akes us safer.

Those who have committed and been convicted of crimes against others and their property did not follow the basic rules of society that protect our rights.

The rules are not so cut and dry in prison, however, where rights are withheld as punishment for past transgressions.

For instance, when you're in the prison yard you no longer have the right to step out of eyesight of an armed guard.

What happened last week at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton — a correctional 0Kcer shot and killed an inmate who was beating another man — was awful. A life ended too soon.

Yet in that split-second of decision-making and decisive action, we're inclined to say the correctional 0Kcer did what needed to be done. The 0Kcer believed another man's life was in danger so he ended the threat.

Still, we have plenty of questions that deserve answers regarding what happened in the prison yard that morning. We think the public has a right to know the name of anyone empowered by the state that ends another person's life. That's for the protection of each and every American, felon or not. We also think knowing the identity of the inmate who was being attacked and the extent ofhis injuries is integral to understanding the story and proving the guard acted in good faith.

Three other prisoners died at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla in the last year, one with high levels of methamphetamine in his system.

Having such dangerous contraband within prison walls is certainly negligence, if not illegal action by state employees.

Our reason to note these terrible incidents is not to point fingers or assign blame. It's just to show that in a place where one group has all the power, it's up to an independent media and the focus of the citizenry to make sure that power is not being corrupted.

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rout ree ro ect com ete ow fortunate Alpine Meadow About the author golfers are to have Trout Creek right in their own back yard. Although, Rochelle Danielson of Enterprise is as frust rated loversofthegame, they retired after a 30-year career with sometimes view the creek as a liability, Boise Cascade. My they also realize, from an irrigation Voicecolumns should standpoint, the importance of its flow. be 500 to 700 words.

The near-100 year-old course has Submissions should soaked up mega gallons of water fiom include a portrait-type Trout Creek during its lifetime. First the photograph of the grounds were flood irrigated from a ditch author. Authors also on the hillside above the fairways. Years should include their full name, later a pump was installed near the No. age, occupation and relevant 9 tee box making it possible to draw organizational memberships. creekwater forirrigation pipe.In the We edit submissions for brevity, 1990s underground sprinklers — what grammar, taste and legal reasons. was thought to be the Cadillac system Send columnsto La Grande — automatically quenched the thirst of Observer, 1406 5th St., La Grande, practicall y every areaofthe course.

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As long as water flows downhill Alpine Meadows will have Trout Creek running through it. The stream is a natural part ofthe aestheticsofthe golf course landscape. With the addition of the pond, Trout Creek's increased flow, improved water quality and removal of the fish passage barrier makes for "happy fish habitat" for steelhead and Chinook salmon.

As of now, the pond project is finished which makes for happy golfers. Even ducks on the pond seem content and happy in their discovery of another body of water to where they can swim, bob for insects and golfballs.

'There is still some work to be done," said Gregg Sturtevant, a happy greens superintendent, "but the new system is proving to save us labor and time, and the crew is happy about that feature."

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SURPRISE Continued from Page1A She wasn't prepared for Donald Bryant to be in her store.

"It was scary," she said.

Osterloh said she stayed inside the store with Bryant, while her friend called the police. She admits, she probably should not have stayed inside with him.

"He was angry because the basement was locked and he saidthe elvesand hobbits were down there," she said.

Osterloh said he had made a dome with the tables in the storeand said,"It'sthe end of the world" and he was trying to 'find the hobbits."

"He was a regular customer," she said."He came in every other week or so. He was very pleasant."

She continued to talk to Bryant until officers from the La Grande Police Department arrived. She told him they were coming and he tried to leave the store through one of the side doors, but was not ableto.Thepolicehad already arrivedatthefrontdoor.

The window closest to the train tracks was broken, with the man's bicycle parked next to it.

Osterloh said Bryant admitted that he'd been at the store a while. She said it made sense with all the merchandise he had piled

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Police said Donald Bryant broke the window on the side of the building atThe Archives and crawled through Tuesday morning. Bryant was at the store for several hours before employees began to arrive. around him.

In the last two weeks, with the break-ins, the man allegedly took 12,000 cards in one break-in, and 4,000 in the other.

SENATE Continued from Page1A proposedamendment June 18.Along with 13 other Democratic senators, Wyden signed on as a co-sponsor that same day. Nine days later, Merkley followed suit.

Merkley told The Bulletin on Monday his support of the amendment is

IRRIGATION Continued from Page1A Jim Hebert of the North Powder Public Works Departmentsaidirrigation is vital for the city's system because North Powder cannot discharge effluent into the river from Nov. 1 to May 31, according to its DEQ permit. ''When we can't irrigate, we can't get rid of the water," Hebert said.

DEQ Water Quality Specialist Paul Daniello, who works out of Pendleton, visited the site last week. ''What I observed was there was an inordinate amount of water in their storage ponds," Daniello said. "%aterl was a foot and a half to two feet from the dykes, which is a dangerous situation."

The city could face heavy fines from the DEQ if the wastewater were to breach and get into the North Powder River, water that would eventually make its way into

"He took my rares and ultra-rare cards,"Osterloh

said."It's about $600 to $800 worth of merchandise."

When police arrived on the scene, officers surrounded the

the Snake River.

"I advised them they need to figure this out," Daniello sald.

City councilors said Tuesday that their attorney is working with Miles' attorney to negotiate a new contract.

That new agreement, however, hasn't been approved by the city attorney, they said. eWe're frustrated,s DeHaas said.eWe don't know what to do."

Herbert said he hasn't been able to do any substantial irrigation since July.

He said he turned on the sprinklers on Labor Day, but two hours later was notified that Miles had opened his gates to allow cattle onto the property. The city cannot irrigate wastewater while livestockison the land asper DEQ regulations.

Councilor Ilene Davis said the easement is supposed to work as a mutually beneficial contractthat provides water forMiles'feedlotsand crops.

It is intended for Miles to let the city know what zones to irrigate— there are 14-

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building before going inside, making sure no one else was in the building before calling it secure.

Offlcers recovered the stolen property Tuesday afternoon.

Bryant is being held on charges of second-degree burglary, first-degree theft, second-degree theft, seconddegree criminal mischief carrying a concealed weapon and possession ofless than one ounce of marijuana for one incident. Additionally, he's being charged with second-degree burglary, seconddegreetheft,and third-degree criminal mischief for the other break-in at the store.

La Grande Police Chief Brian Harvey said his department has had no prior contact with Bryant.

Harvey said Bryant was cognizant ofhis actions Tuesday.

'There are certainly signs of impairment from substance abuse," Harvey said, "but he knows what he was dolng.

Harvey said when a suspect's mental stability is called into question, the courts will decide whether to take that into account, rather than the police department.

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what our democracy is."

Merkley pointed to recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, particularly the Citizens United case, which allows corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts during elections, in many cases without disclosing where the money came from, and the McCutcheon decision, which removed the limit on the total amount an individual can contribute to campaigns.

grounded in the first three words of the Constitution: We the people.eWehave a system of campaign finance that isn't of, by, and Merkley for the people;it'sof,by and for the powerful," Merkley said, echoing Abraham Lincoln's famous description of the American government in the Gettysburg Address.'This is very corrupting on the fundamental sense of

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while his cattle are in other zones.

"He'ssupposed totellus where he wants us to irrigate," Davis said.

The situation largely came toa head at a Monday night council meeting when councilorssaid they pleaded with the Miles family to allow the city to relieve the lagoons. Miles' son told them they could irrigate immediately if they sign the new contract, the councilors sald.

Miles said he has no issue with the irrigation but is concerned about the current contract.

"The reason they haven't been able to irrigate is because they refuse to deal with the flaws in the agreement," he said.eWe've been tryingfortwo years toget them to revise the agreement to take the flaws out."

Miles said he is most concerned with protecting his ranch. Issues in the contract were brought to his attention a couple years ago after he had his

lawyer review it. Miles said a new agreement was sent to the city about a year ago but that nothing has come of it.

"Supposedly the city council wanted some changes and sent it back to their lawyer, and we haven't seen it since," he said."Monday night they didn't want to act on anything — anything that happened was going to go through the lawyer."

Meanwhile, Hebert said he is visiting the lagoons frequentiy and looking for opportunities to irrigate when cattle are in other zones of Miles' property. He could theoretically set up the sprinklers to run automatically after he has adjusted the chemicals. However, if thecattle are moved onto the property and Hebert has to stop the sprinklers, that is chemical — and moneywasted, he said.

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escaped campfire iTuesdayl Servicesent a helicopterto find it, but the pilot couldn't see the smoke. Goodrich said an engine crew was then sent to hike the trail.

They reported a two-acre fire.

"By then the wind was on it and within an hour from not being able to find it, it was a two- to five-acre fire," Goodrich said.

The fire now has an overhead team with firefighters and support personnel.

There are 100 people assigned to the West Fork Fire, some camped out on the fire's edge and the rest at the Wallowa Lake State Park.

Crews are mopping up hot spots as helicopters drop water on thefi re.

Goodrich said the fire is burning in steep country where it is difIIcult to put in a fire line.

"It's just like the Hurricane Creek Fire," Goodrich said.eWe areprotecting the north end. That is the priority and the south end is in the wilderness."

Goodrich said crews are mopping up spots, working from the north to the south on the bottom/east edge of the West Fork of the Wallowa River. A cold front moved into the area Tuesday bringing winds with it and another cold frontisforecasted fortoday, accordingto Goodrich.

Most of the fires on the zone between July and August are lightning caused, but over the last week there have been several abandoned campfires that crept out of their fire ring. eWe've had three or fourhuman-caused fi res

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at Ice Lake, one at Mirror Lake, one in Six Lakes Basin and one at Duck Creek.

All abandoned campfires," Goodrich said.

Even though there are no fire restrictions in the wilderness except at designated sites, Goodrich said campers need to fully extinguish their campfires completely.

As far as protecting the village of Wallowa Lake from wildfire, the West Fork Fire is becoming a lesson of strengths and weaknesses.

'This is something we've talked about, the county, state and fire departments, for a long time. Now that the fire is bearing down on the lake, it made us regain some focusasfarasfuels reduction and evacuation plans.

It'soneofthose things you have to plan for and hope it never happens," Goodrich said.

He said managing the fire so close to the village has shown a light on preplanning strengths and some things the agencies need to work on.

'There are more people up there on a summer day than in Enterprise and

Joseph. The place is packed and there is only one way in and one way out," Goodrich sald.

He said with 300 to 400 homes and businesses, infrastructure and thousands of tourists, the fire highlighted some issues that the agencies have talked about but haven't had to act on until now.

"It will end up being a

good thing," he said."A good exercise to go through between allthe cooperators."

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The Alpine Meadows Golf Course Water Improvement Project is a great asset for the golf course, the community and the Trout Creek fishery.

The AMGC Board of Directors would like to thank all those involved with the completion of the project.

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Thanks to those individuals who contributed so much toward making this project happen: JoshKissinger, Chad Stangel, Chuck Haines, Woody Wolfe, Sam Morgan, Brian Coughlan, Ron Layton, Greg Oveson, Kaleb Oveson, Pierre Douglass, Gary Willett, Mac Hug Jon Hagan

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Land trust purchases Wallowa Lake property Observer Staff

Thirty acres of undeveloped land on Wallowa Lake's west moraine was placed under permanent protection last week.

The steep, forested parcelwa sforeclosed on by Wallowa County in 2010. This summer it was offered at auction, but there were no bidders. Wallowa Land Trust, which seeks to protect the moraines, purchased the property forthe fullappraised value.

The property spans from 150 feet above the west shore of Wallowa Lake to the crest of the west moraine and boasts open ponderosa pine grasslands, mixed conifer woodlands and a number of glacialerratics,bouldersdeposited by the glaciers which formed Wallowa Lake.

Kathleen Ackley, Wallowa Land Trust directorsaid theproperty provides excellent habitat for a diversity of species. The Trust intends to maintain the property in its current undevelopedstate,m anaging itforitsopen space values and the critical wildlife habitat it provides.

"Communitymembers and neighboring landowners have been very supportive of our efforts to acquire this property and we look forward to stewarding this magnificent piece of the west moraine far into the future," Ackley said.

Money to purchase the property came from a fund that was the result of a 2011 lawsuit with Portland General Electric over the state's only coal-fired power plant at Boardman.

The settlement created a $2.5 million charitable fund at the Oregon Community Foundation called the Penstemon Fund which provides money for land acquisition and habitat restoration in the Columbia River Gorge, Hells Canyon and Eagle Caps, investment in community based renewable energy generation projects, and funds for clean air advocacy in Oregon and Washington.

Ackleysaid despite thetrust'slegalright to apply for tax exemption status, they will not do so, instead choosing to pay annual property taxes.

This is the second moraine property that Wallowa Land Trust has protected within the past year. The first was a donated conservation easement on the east moraine.

"This latest success is another step in our eff ortsto conserve the iconicmoraines of Wallowa Lake — one of the world's most perfectl y formed and well-preserved glacial landscapes," Ackley said.aWe are working with several more private landowners on the moraines, all of whom wish to see their propertyprotected and leave a legacy for future generations."

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Home to approximately one million kokanee, what betterplace to hosta festivalin the fish's honor than Wallowa Lake?

Saturday natural resource agencies and organizations shared knowledge with kids of all ages Saturday.

Katy Nesbitt /The Observer The Wolf Research and Education Cen- Kegan Wise of Pendleton and Jessica Collins of the Wolf Education and Research ter of Winchester, Idaho was a newcomer Center in Winchester, Idaho discuss the differences among the skull and footprints of foxes, coyotes and wolves at theWallowa Lake Kokanee Festival. to the festival. Jessica Collins, assistant biologist atthecenter,had skullsand foottion is increasing. meter and now we are only finding 80 per prints of foxes, coyotes and wolves — she even had a wolf pelt which she held up to Jeff Yanke with the Oregon Department square meter," Yanke said. show how big they are. of Fish and Wildlife talked to festival atWhy the decline? Yanke said he doesn't "This one was probably about 90 tendees about mysis shrimp planted in the know, but perhaps sampling over the years will reveal an answer. pounds," she said as she held the pelt with lake in the 1960s.

A non-native species, they were thought Kokanee are the same species as a its paws touching the ground.

Sarah Wiley, Wallowa Lake State Park's to be good food for the kokanee, but in fact sockeye salmon, but restricted to living in interpretiveranger,said with the festival the lake because of the dam. Sockeye spend they eat the same food. falling on a holiday weekend, not all of the Yanke's booth had a large, cone-shaped part of their life in the ocean when there is usual organizations were available to display filter with which he and other fish biologists adequate passage.

In September, the Kokanee swim into booths, so the Wolf Center and the Eastern use to pull samples from the lake of mysis Oregon University Forest Resource Institute shrimp. The shrimp are counted, measured the upper Wallowa River and spawn in fine were newcomers this year. and preserved in alcohol. gravel.

"From a known volume of water we can The focus is on kokanee, a land-locked Thousands of fish can be seen &om the salmon that makes Wallowa Lake its home. measure how many shrimp there are per banks and bridges in Wallowa Lake. The main emphasis of the festival is to raise Several record-breaking size fish were square meter," said Yanke.

Populations change &om year to year and awareness to the spectacular display when caught in the lake three years ago, including Ron Campbell's world record. Since then, the the shrimp numbers are in decline. they spawn and the sensitivity of their "There were as many as 200 per square fish caught have been small, but the populahabitat.

Potluck welcomes AmeriCorps volunteers • Event for everyone wanting to share stories about local food projects and upcoming activities Observer staff

An AmeriCorps Resource Assistance for Rural Environments volunteer working with food systems in Wallowa County will be welcomed at a potluck next week in Enterprise.

The Wallowa County Food System Council introduces Lauren Johnson, who will be working on community food projects in the county for the coming year. The potluck is for anyone interested in sharing stories about local food projects or in learning about upcoming activities.

Johnson will work at Northeast Oregon Economic Development District organizing food-preservation classes,helping areafarmers' markets and community gardens with

sustainability planning and working with farm and food businesses on utilizing the WallowaCounty brand. aWe arethrilled to have a staffperson dedicatedtosupporting thefood council's work for the next year. Lauren's experience working on outreach for Wasatch Community Gardens and as an organizer with Real Food Rising, a community farming program, are a reflection ofher commitment to being partofpositivechanges in ourfood system," said Sara Miller of NEOEDD."And the fact that she knows how to drive in snow is a bonus."

The potluck will be held at the Fishtrap

Coffm House, 400 East Grant Street, Enterprise, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.

For more information, call Sara Miller at the Northeast Oregon Economic Development Dist rictat541-426-3598 or email saramiller@neoedd.org. The Wallowa County Food System Council includes farmers, ranchers and consumers, as well as representatives of Slow Food Wallowas, Wallowa County Farmers Market, Lower Valley Farmers Market, the Magic Garden, Junes' Local Market and Northeast Oregon Economic Development District.

Penciling in vacation time before summer comes to an end n a late summer afternoon, I

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O was crouched next to a rancher watching biologists cut the hide off a dead cow. It was my first day back in the saddle after a 10-day road trip to the Rocky Mountains.

I was in four-inch heels, having just come &om a day-long, indoor meeting. I didn't want to sit on the scratchy, dry grass nor did I want to stand any longer, so I crouched a ways away &om the cow that smelled to high heaven and had a cascade of maggots flowing out of her back end.

"Shortest summer ever," I complained to another at the viewing.

"Itsure was,"hereplied.

Technically the days of summer are few, but working through most of it and trying to jam in a vacation beforeitendsmakes itseem so

KATY NESBITT rushed. Dog Days of Summer my eye... it'srodeoto road race to m usic event, repeat.

So cram a vacation in we did, to see family, fiiends and some mountain tops rife with tundra terrain, scrubby conifers and the occasional waterfall.

The other day I heard someone sing the jingle of an old commercial, "Summer fiuits, wouldn't be summer without them," and that is hard to argue. My pup picks raspberries off the vine in the backyard and I introduced him to wild strawberries and grouse berries high atop Aspen, Colo. One of the reasons I got anoth-

er lab was their omnivore tendency — I don't have to pick up anything droppedon thefl oor,butthen they get wiley and pick tomatoes off the vineand apples from the tree.

It was peach season in Colorado which we celebrated with smoothies at my brother's house and a variety of del icaciesata m usicand food festival in Keystone.

On the Western Slope we cruised through Paonia, the funluest mountain yet with a delightful mix of kooky and traditional farming. We bought Olathe corn and tomatoes and shared some with the Scout's family in Salt Lake on our way home.

The first two ears we grilled with Wallowa County elk steak and the next two I grilled to make salsa.

Along with tomatoes purchased in

Troy,cilantro,garlicand peppers &om the Joseph Farmers Market, we made a bucket of salsa.

Plums picked &om the Salt Lake plum tree are juiced and ooh, the chantrelles. Did I mention them?

The first night they went into risotto and the second on pizzas. Tonight? Perhaps cream of mushroom soup with the forecast dulling the senses with a low of 33 tonight.

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TROY — The mystique of the one-room schoolhouse lives on in the remote regions of Wallowa County. For Fred Byers, running the Troy School is a dream come true.

Late in the afternoon of the second day of the school year, three students work on their spelling and English lessons. The classroom is amply lit from large windows overseeing the playground. Though each student works on his or her own grade level, at the end of the day they join together for physical education.

As the schoolmaster of four students, each in a different grade, Byers said the advantage of the one-room schoolhouseisbeing able to capitalize on the individual kid's interests.

"If one is interested in birds, we can study birds," he explained.

Two of the students live 11 miles fiom school on Eden Bench. Their father, Colin Rich, comes to pick them up and they ask him ifhe brought their fishing gear.

"Not today," Rich said."I will tomorrow. Today, we are going grouse hunting when we get home."

The boys' family moved to Troy six years ago.

"The school's been wonderful for our kids," Rich said.

Wildlife is an integral part oflife in Troy — it's what brings in tourism, primarily steelhead fishing and big game hunting, but it

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A plaque honoring former lmbler School District Superintendent Doug Hislop has been installed at the entrance of lmbler Elementary School. Hislop, on the left side of the plaque, is shown with Doran Hopkins, far left, a member of the lmbler Education Foundation, and school board members, from left, Pam Glenn, Mike Buchanan and Walt Sullivan. The plaque was purchased by the Imbler Education Foundation and made by a foundry in Spokane,Wash. Hislop served as superintendent from 2004 until the end of June this year when he retired.

He played a major role in the building of lmbler's new elementary school, which opened in 2012. Hopkins noted that the lmbler School District had a 100 percent graduation rate during Hislop's tenure.

SCHOOE IMESD providing free hearing screenings The InterMountain Education Service District will provide free hearing screenings for public elementary school students in Union County from the middle of this month through the end of October.

Hearing screenings are conducted annually by the IMESD's audiology department and are cooperatively sponsored by local school districts. Students to be screened include kindergarteners, first and third grade students, students new to Union County and students in other grades who have been referred by a parent, teacherorprincipalfor a screening. Children who fail their initial screening will be re-screened within a threeweek period.

Parents who do not want their child's hearing to be screened should notify their school as soon as possible. For more information about the hearing screening program, contact your local school principal or the IMESD Audiology Department at 541-966-3147.

Following is the schedule: • Sept. 15: 8:30 a.m. Stella

Mayfield School iElginl.

• Sept. 16: 9 a.m., Greenwood Elementary

iLa Grande).

• Sept. 17: 8:15 a.m., Union Elementary; 1 p.m. iapproximatel North Powder Elementary.

• Sept. 18: 8:30 a.m., Willow Kindergarten iLa

Grande); 12:30p.m .iapproximate), Willow Kindergarten.

• Sept. 29: 8:30 a.m., Stella Mayfield School, recheck.

• Oct. 1: 8:30 a.m., Union Elementary, recheck; 1 p.m. iapproximatel, North Powder Elementary.

• Oct. 2: 9 a.m., Greenwood Elementary, recheck.

Submissions School districts, teachers, parent groups, booster clubs are encouraged to submit news and info for the Education page by 4 p.m. Monday for publication Wednesday.Submit by email to news@ lagrandeobserver.com (with School News trr Info in the subject line), by fax to 541-963-7804, or by hand to the office.

• Oct. 6: 8:15 a.m., Cove Elementary; 10:30 a.m. iapproximate), Imbler Elementary; 1:30 p.m. iapproximatel, Island City Elementary.

• Oct. 7: 9 a.m.,Willow Kindergarten, recheck; noon iapproximatel Willow Kindergarten.

• Oct. 8: 9 a.m., Central Elementary iLa Grande).

• Oct. 27: 8:30 a.m., Cove Elementary, recheck; 10:30 a.m. iapproximatel Imbler Elementary recheck.

• Oct. 29: 8:30 a.m., Central Elementary, recheck.

• Oct. 30: 8:30 a.m., Island City Elementary, recheck.

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in small classes.

The Elgin School District has a total of 390 students, 114 in high school and

By Dick Mason 276 at Stella Mayfield, which serves The Observer children in kindergarten through eighth grade.

A number of Union and Wallowa Herron did not expect the Elgin countyschooldistrictshavereceived good enrollment news during the open- SchoolDistrict's4.6 percent increase.

"Itis apleasant surprise,"H erron ing weeks of the new school year.

Few have received better news said. than the Elgin School District where H e attri butes partoftheincrease enrollment is up to the point that the torecenthirings atBoise Cascade's district may hire an additional teacher. plywood mill in Elgin. Herron said a Enrollment is 18 more students from number of young familieshave moved a year ago. Much of the jump has come to Elgin as a result. in an increase of younger students, said The Cove School District is experiElgin School District Superintendent encing an even bigger enrollment spike Wayne Herron. than Elgin. Cove's enrollment at 277 cWe have had an influx of students in is up 20 from the end of the last school kindergarten and first grade," Herron year. Cove School District Superinreported. tendent Bruce Neil credits part of the The superintendent is worried that increase to home school students who the sizes ofsome classesaretoo high have enrolled. Neil said Cove is nearing its enrollment cap. because of the enrollment increase. cWe are looking at hiring another The North Powder School District is also nearing its capacity after reaching teachertohelp relievethe pressure of high numbers in classes," Herron said. the 291 mark, said Superintendent He said this would be an important Lance Dixon. North Powder has 10 more students than it did a year ago step because research shows that children in the kindergarten and firstand 15 more than it had at the end of grade level benefit the most from being the school year.

Sept. 16 is picture day for Cove students Individual photos of Cove School District students will be taken Sept. 16 by Life Touch School Portraits. Retakes will be shot Oct. 21.

North Powder School Board meeting set The North Powder School Board will meet Sept. 16. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the school district's music room.

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teaches music. One morning, she said, she saw otters playing on the ice on her way to school. She got the students to bundle into their coatsto go see them.

When the Grande Ronde River flooded last winter, it threw a wrench in the transportation system. With the river road washed out, getting around was difficult for a few days, so the school was on a flexible schedule.

Byers was an elementary school teacher in Idaho until a couple years ago. He was looking for a new opportunity and Troy fit the bill.

Fred and Pam Byers said they have no regrets of their decision to live in a tiny community more than an hour from Enterprise.

Pam Byers said they can hike out their front door, and Fred Byers reports he

had his best day of fishing ever while living in Troy.

"I caught 11 bull trout in one day," he said.

The school is the only place with high-speed Internet, the one vestige of "modern life." The students learn music each day, have recess and PE, work on their lessons and go home to hunt, fish or care for livestock. Fred Byers said part of the flexibility of the school is allowing families to take their kids out of school to hunt or work at cow camp.

Though Fred Byers has more lesson planning to do than a typical teacher, he said the benefit is he has the opportunity to see the parents every single day.

"If there is a disciphne problem, I deal with it that day. No note, no phone call," he said.

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The Union Bobcat Booster Club will meet at 6 p.m. Sept.

17. The regular monthly meeting will be held in a room behind the high school gym's stage.

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isalsopartoftheeveryday life of the residents. Byers said on his way to school he can see turkeys, deer, mergansers, ospreys or a fly fisherman casting in the river— averitable postcard just a morning walk from the school.

"One day atrecess, there were bald eagles flying at each other," Byers said.'They would lock up and then release. Then a red-tail hawk flew after the eagles and then a kestrel hawk, which was then harassed by starlings. All rightin fiont of us."

There are no clanging bells declaring the beginning or ending of class periods or recess. The beauty of the one-room schoolhouse is that sometimes wildlife viewing takes precedence.

Byers' wife, Pam, helps out at the school and

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FIGURES

Bobcat Booster Club to meet Sept. 17

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Wesley Rich, foreground, hucks a frisbee during physical education class atTroy school as Jordan Rich, from left, Schoolmaster Fred Byers, Lucy Matthews and Buck Matthews wait their turn.

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"Five or six new families have moved in," Dixon said.

The school district has 79 students in grades 9-12, 51 in grades 7-8 and 161 in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Enrollment in the Troy School District is also up. Troy has four students, up one from a year ago. This year the Troy School District has one student each in kindergarten, second grade, fifth grade and sixth grade.

The Enterprise and Wallowa school districts both experienced a dip in enrollment. The student count in Enterprise is down 19 students from a year ago. cWe did not anticipate this," said Enterprise School District Superintendent Brad Royse.

The school district has 383 students, 185 in grades 7-12 and 198 at the elementarylevel.Enterprise'sdecrease is spread out fairly evenly across all grades, Royse said.

The Joseph School District has 231 students, eight less than a year ago.

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

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WEEIC AHEAD THURSDAY • Prep volleyball: Enterprise at Joseph, 5 p.m.

• Prep volleyball: Imbler at WestonMcEwen, 3 p.m.

• Prep volleyball: La Grande atWallowa, 4:30 p.m.

• Prep volleyball: Nixyaawii at Powder Valley, 5:30 p.m.

• Prep volleyball: Elgin at Grant Union, 5 p.m.

• Prep football: Imbler at WestonMcEwen, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY • College volleyball: Eastern Oregon at Evergreen State College, Wash., 5 p.m.

• Prep football: Pendleton at La Grande, 7 p.m.

• Prep football: Enterprise at MacHi,7 p.m.

• Prep football: Riverside at Union/ Cove,7 p.m.

• Prep football: Council at Powder Valley, 7 p.m.

• Prep football: Wallowa at Condon/ Wheeler,7 p.m.

• Prep football: Elgin at Harper, Noon

AT A GLANCE

Swim club registration The La Grande Swim Club will be holding registration today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Pool lobby. Swim season will begin on Sept. 15.

If you have any questions, call Dea at 541-963-0813.

CORRECTION: In the Page 4Cstory, " "Roelle, Updike win for EOU," published Monday, Sept. 8, the story misstated the times of Rachel Roelle, Lucas Updike, McKenzie Evans, Nic Maszk and Kody Shriver.

Roelle's winning time was 23 minutes, 36.01 seconds. Updike ran a 26:29.35 and Evans finished at 25:22.57.

Maszk's time was 26:34.13, and Shriver's was 27:08.29.

CORRECTION: In the Page 4C story, "Imbler wins Riverside Tournament championship," published Monday, Sept. 8, the story misstated Elgin's results. Elgin defeated Mac-Hi, Stanfield and Riverside in pool play before losing to Griswold in the semifinals, 25-20, 18-25, 11-15.

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL

Mountiesosenconference slavwithclose win Observer staff

Eastern Oregon was pushed to the brink in its first Cascade Collegiate Conference match, but the No. 14 Mountaineers rebounded to defeatCollegeofIdaho 25-23, 25-20, 22-25, 19-25, 15-11

Tuesday in Caldwell, Idaho.

The Mountaineers became just the second CCC school to defeat the Lady Yotes in league play in Caldwell in theirlast81ma tches.

Kendra De Hoog won the first set for the Mounties

Emily Nay both added 11 kills and Chamberlain had 56 assist sand four blocks.

Jessalyn Smith had 40 digs for Eastern i11-1 overall, 1-0 conference), who travel to Evergreen State College, Friday.

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La Grande's Brittany Hanson dribbles down the right sideline during the first half of La Grande's 4-1 win over Pendleton. The junior scored the second goal of the game for the Tigers, and now has three goals in the first two games of the season.

i ers u c • La Grande takes 4-1 home opener win over Pendleton to maintain momentum

By Eric Avissar The Observer

Coming off a dominating performance to open the season with an 11-0 win over Riverside Saturday, the La Grande girls soccer team kept rolling with a 4-1 win over Pendleton Monday at the middle school.

Tigers head coach Sam Brown said he was happy with the resultdespit e what he described as an offday.

"It was really important for us to win iour home opener)," Brown said."It was an off day for us since the timing was never quite there. I was still pleased with the effort they put out."

Clara Gandy opened up the scoring for the Tigers with a free kick shot from an acute angle on the right side of the 18yard box. Shortly thereafter, Kyla Gomes banged in a second goalthatwas ruled offsides.

Later in the first half, Brittany Hanson put her name on the score sheet with a successful rebound offher own shot.

Just before the end of the first half, sophomore Alissa Wel-

e oos berg knocked in a third goal to put the Tigers in the drivers seat before halftime.

The Tigers spent the vast majority of the first half dominatingpossession,asPendleton struggled to createa serious attack against the Tigers. In the second half, the Buckaroos found much more success possessing the ball.

"Pendleton pushed it into our end quite a bit more in the second half," Brown said."I thought they played really well.

They wouldn't let us knock the ball around and have our way with them."

Midway through the second half, Pendleton scored after La Grande goalkeeper Auslin Mc-Daniel-Perrin hit a misguided clearance. Afterward, Brown said he was very happy with how his veteran four-year starter at keeper responded.

"I thought Auslin had a fantastic game," Brown said."The goal they scored was not the type of goal you want to give up, but she didn't get down on herself and kept her head in the game. When you have a goalie that can make saves like she did, the team can stand on its own and has someone back there the girls can trust."

Brown added that he liked the cohesiveness ofhis four See Soccer / Fbge10A

ith fall sports kicking into high gear, we here at The Observer are following suit, as we are now taking our web presence to the next level.

Sportswriter Josh Benham and I now host cThe Observer Sports Report," where we talk La Grande and Eastern Oregon University sports.

New episodes will be posted on The Observer website at www.lagrandeobserver.com and The Observer Facebook page via Youtube every Thursday morning. Based on how this show continues to develop and evolve, we will look at expanding our show's coverage.

With Tim Mustoe as the director of the show, you can enjoy both great coverage and presentation.

In addition to our weeldy show, make sure you also keep an eye out for "Five Minutes with Coach Smith," a weeldy interview in which I will interview La Grande football coach Chad Smith on everything you need to know about what's going on with the La Grande football program.

We look forward to continuing to meet this community's insatiable desire forcomprehensive sports coverage, and we are proud to bethe area'sgo-toplace for all things local sports.

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Hgers e ate inthreesels • La Grande suA'ers third consecutive loss

least four consecutive points in eachsettoclosethe gap.

"Itwas greattosee the kids battle back," La Grande head coach Melinda Becker-Bisenius

By Eric Avissar The Observer

After falling behind early, the La Grande volleyball team lost to Pendleton 25-21, 25-18, 25-17 Tuesday at home.

In all three sets of the match, La Grande fell into an early deficit, but battled back to win at

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They did a greatjob of competing in every game to make the scorestight."

After La Grande beat Pendleton on the road in five sets on Sept. 3, the Buckaroos took instant control, opening the game

The La Grande volleyball team lost in three sets Tuesdayathome againstPendleton.Leading theTigers in a losing effort, Kali Avila played a strong game with a team-high 15 assists and 10 digs. With Pendleton up 3-1 in the final set, Avila served four consecutive points to give the Tigers a 5-3 lead. The senior also finished the game with a team-best four aces.

with a 7-0 run before BeckerBisenius called a timeout.

The Tigers battled back, winning five of the next seven points.

SeniorAnna Grigsby served fi ve straightpointsto gettheTigers back into the first set.

"I felt pretty good about my serve," Grigsby said."Usually I just take a deep breath, concentrate and the ball falls in place."

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Senior libero Brandy Blackman goes up for a spike during La Grande's loss to Pendleton.

WHO'S HOT

WHO'S NOT

JON LESTER: The former Red Sox pitcher delivered a strong performance on

DAVID WRIGHT: After playing through persis-

the mound for the Athletics in their 11-2 win over

New York Mets decided to shut their starting third

theWhite SoxTuesday, striking out eight in eight innings.

baseman down for the season, as Wright will now try to rehab the shoulder.

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THE OBSERVER —9A

SPORTS

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

W 85 75 73 70 63

Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Chicago Minnesota

W 79 80 74 64 62

LosAngeles Oakland Seattle Houston Texas

W 89 81 79 64 54

East Division L Pct G B W C G B 59 .590 69 .52 1 69 .51 4 75 , 48 3 82 .434

10 11 1 5 '/ 2 2 2'/ 2

L10 Str Home Away 7-3 W-3 43-28 4 2-31 8-2 W-3 39-31 3 6-38 4-6 L-2 36-35 3 7-34 5-5 W-1 33-42 3 7-33 4-6 L-3 31-43 3 2-39

4'/ 2 5'/ 2 10 17

Central Division L Pct G B W C G B 64 .552 65 .552 69 .51 7 5 5 8 0 .444 1 5'/ ~ 15 ' / ~ 8 2 .431 1 7'/~ 17 ' / ~ West Division L Pct G B W C G B 55 .618 63 .563 8 65 .549 10 81 .441 25'/~ 90 .375 35

L10 Str Home Away 5-5 L-2 38-32 41-32 6-4 W-3 38-32 42-33 5-5 L-2 43-30 31-39 4-6 L-1 35-37 29-43 3-7 W-1 30-42 32-40 L10 Str Home Away 8-2 W-6 47-24 42-31 3-7 W-1 45-27 36-36 7-3 L-1 37-37 42-28 7-3 W-1 35-39 29-42 1-9 L-1 25-44 29-46

NATIONAL LEAGUE Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia

W 82 74 71 70 67

St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago

W 80 75 74 68 64

LosAngeles San Francisco San Diego Arizona Colorado

W 82 79 67 59 59

East Division L Pct G B W C G B 61 .573 71 .510 9 1'/~ 72 .497 11 3'/~ 75 48 3 13 5'/g 77 .465 15'/ ~ 8 Central Division L Pct G B W C G B 65 .552 6 9 .521 4 '/~ 71 .510 6 1'/~ 77 .469 12 7'/~ 8 1 .441 16 11'/~ West Division L Pct G B W C G B 63 .566 6 5 .549 2 '/~ 77 .465 14'/~ 85 410

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L10 6-4 3-7 6-4 7-3 6-4

Str Home Away W-3 L-3 W-3 W-3 W-1

46-27 40-31 40-34 35-35 34-39

36-34 34-40 31-38 35-40 33-38

L10 Str Home Away 8-2 L-1 44-28 36-37 5-5 L-1 44-28 31-41 1-9 L-4 37-36 37-35 3-7 W-1 38-35 30-42 3-7 L-5 35-36 29-45 L10 Str Home Away 6-4 L-1 39-35 43-28 7-3 W-1 39-33 40-32 3-7 W-1 40-31 27-46 3-7 L-4 29-43 30-42 6-4 L-2 39-35 20-51

N.Y. Mets 2, Colorado 0 Cincinnati 9, St. Louis 5 Miami 6, Milwaukee 3 San Diego 6, L.A. Dodgers 3 San Francisco 5, Arizona 1

Tuesday's Games

Minnesota 4, Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Toronto 9, Chicago Cubs 2 Detroit 4, Kansas City 2 Baltimore 4, Boston 1 L.A. Angels 9, Texas 3 Oakland11, Chicago White Sox 2 Houston 2, Seattle 1

Wednesday's Games Atlanta (Harang 10-10) at Washington (Strasburg 11-10), 1:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Worley 6-4) at Philadelphia (Je.Williams 3-0), 4:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 9-11), 4:07 p.m.

Colorado (Matzek 5-9) at N.Y. Mets (R.Montero 0-3), 4:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Lackey 2-2) at Cincinnati (Simon 13-10), 4:10 p.m.

Miami (Cosart 4-1) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 15-10), 5:10 p.m.

San Diego (Kennedy 10-12) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 12-10), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (Collmenter 10-7) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 8-10), 7:15 p.m.

Thursday's Games St. Louis (Lynn 15-8) at Cincinnati (Cueto 17-8), 9:35 a.m.

Arizona (Delgado 3-3) at San Francisco (Peavy 4-4), 12:45 p.m.

Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 4-10) at Philadelphia (A.Burnett 8-15), 4:05 p.m.

Washington (Roark12-10) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 13-11), 4:10 p.m.

Miami (Eovaldi 6-10) at Milwaukee (Fiers 5-2), 5:10 p.m.

Wednesday's Games Baltimore (W.Chen 14-4) at Boston (Workman 1-8), 10:35 a.m.

Minnesota (Gibson 11-10) at Cleveland (House 2-3), 4:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 10-11) at N.Y. Yankees (Capuano 2-3), 4:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 9-11), 4:07 p.m.

Kansas City (Shields 13-7) at Detroit (Porcello 15-10), 4:08 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 14-4) at Texas (Tepesch 4-9), 5:05 p.m.

Oakland (Samardzija 4-5) at Chicago White Sox (Bassitt 0-1), 5:10 p.m.

Houston (Tropeano 0-0) at Seattle (Iwakuma 14-6), 7:10 p.m.

Thursday's Games Minnesota (Nolasco 5-10) at Cleveland (Kluber 14-9), 9:05 a.m.

Oakland (Kazmir 14-7) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 11-3), 11:10 a.m.

Tampa Bay (Cobb 9-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 3-4), 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Cor.Rasmus 3-1) at Texas (S.Baker 3-4), 5:05 p.m.

Boston (Buchholz 7-8) at Kansas City (Hendriks 1-1), 5:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday's Games Washington 6, Atlanta 4 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 3 Toronto 9, Chicago Cubs 2

RODEO PRCA Rankings Through Sept. 8 All-around 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $221,053; 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas 148,843; 3. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah 86,425; 4. Clint Robinson, Spanish

Fork, Utah 85,852; 5. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas 76,101; 6. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 75,694; 7. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 66,496; 8. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 60,700; 9. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore. 54,109; 10. Ryle Smith, Oakdale, Calif. 47,963; 11. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. 47,095; 12. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla. 47,086; 13. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas 42,969; 14.

Paul David Tierney, Oral, S.D. 38,721; 15.Payden Emmett,Ponca,Ark.37,709; 16. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb. 37,151; 17. Chant DeForest, Wheatland, Calif. 31,048; 18. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas 31,047; 19. J.B. Lord, Sturgis, S.D. 29,445; 20. Zach Kilgus, Belpre, Ohio 27,088; 21. Kyle Lucas, Carstairs, Alberta 25,783; 22. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M. 24,266;23. Luke Gee, Stanford,Mont.

24,050; 24. Bobby Harris, Gillette, Wyo. 22,906; 25. J.D. Yates, Pueblo, Colo.

22,152.

Bareback Riding 1. Kaycee Feild, Spanish Fork, Utah $159,283; 2. Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore. 120,147; 3. Austin Foss, Terrebonne, Ore. 108,010; 4. Bobby Mote, Culver, Ore. 88,380; 5. Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas85,390;6.Richmond Champion, The Woodlands, Texas 84,486; 7.Tim O'Connell, Zwingle, lowa 79,576; 8. Caleb Bennett, Tremonton, Utah 75,117; 9. Winn Ratliff, Leesville, La. 71,391; 10. Jake Vold, Ponoka, Alberta 67,786; 11. J.R. Vezain, Cowley, Wyo. 62,792; 12. R.C. Landingham, Pendleton, Ore. 61,438; 13.

Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas 60,942; 14. Justin McDaniel, Porum, Okla.

59,603; 15. Jessy Davis, Power, Mont.

58,351; 16. Luke Creasy, Lubbock, Texas 51,760; 17. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 48,974; 18. Caine Riddle, Vernon, Texas 47,799; 19. Jared Smith, Eastland, Texas 46,399; 20. Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D. 45,743; 21. Orin Larsen, Goodwell, Okla.

45,561; 22. Bill Tutor, Huntsville, Texas 40,761; 23. Seth Hardwick, Laramie, Wyo. 39,291; 24. Casey Colletti, Pueblo, Colo. 36,269; 25. Kyle Bowers, Calgary, Alberta 34,858.

Steer Wrestling

1. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore. $87,644; 2. K.C. Jones, Decatur, Texas 69,660; 3. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas 67,085; 4. Dru Melvin, Hebron, Neb. 66,232; 5. Luke Branquinho, LosAlamos,Calif.65,992;6.Casey Martin, Sulphur, La. 65,557; 7. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis.59,620; 8.Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev. 59,153; 9. Bray Armes, Ponder, Texas 58,354; 10. Cole Edge, Durant, Okla. 55,688; 11. Wyatt Smith, Rexburg, Idaho 52,822; 12. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 50,812; 13.

Kyle lrwin, Robertsdale, Ala. 49,608; 14.

Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont. 47,533; 15.

Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore. 47,052; 16. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 44,553; 17. Jule Hazen, Ashland, Kan. 41,729; 18. Seth Brockman, Wheatland, Wyo. 41,227; 19. Tyler Waguespack, Gonzales, La. 41,213; 20. Tom Lewis, Lehi, Utah 41,079; 21. Billy Bugenig, Ferndale, Calif. 40,729; 22. Sean Santucci, Prineville, Ore. 39,737; 23. Beau Clark, Belgrade, Mont. 39,550; 24. Riley Duvall, Checotah, Okla. 38,882; 25. Todd Suhn, Hermosa, S.D. 38,595.

Team Roping (header)

1. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. $105,643; 2. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz.

91,099; 3. Dustin Bird, Cut Bank, Mont.

90,688; 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas 87,888; 5. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. 70,974; 6. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore. 70,656; 7. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. 70,138; 8. Charly Crawford, Prineville, Ore. 70,082; 9. Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, Ariz. 68,758; 10. Aaron Tsinigine, Tuba City, Ariz. 68,074; 11.

Luke Brown,Stephenville,Texas 66,978; 12.Turtle Powell, Stephenville, Texas 65,854; 13. NickSartain, Dover, Okla.

65,233; 14. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn. 59,387; 15. Kaleb Driggers, Albany,

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Team Roping (heeler) 1. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev. $105,643; 2. Paul Eaves, Lonedell,Mo.93,780;3.

Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz. 91,447; 4.

TravisGraves, Jay,O kla.87,888; 5.Shay Carroll, La Junta, Colo. 71,141; 6. Jake Long, Colfeyville, Kan. 71,138; 7. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. 70,974; 8. Jim Ross Cooper, Monument, N.M. 70,656; 9. Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas 65,233; 10.

Kollin VonAhn, Blanchard, Okla. 63,978; 11. Dakota Kirchenschlager, Morgan Mill, Texas 63,774; 12. Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas 58,617; 13. Junior Nogueira, Scottsdale, Ariz. 58,150; 14. Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas55,283; 15. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas 53,828; 16.

Clay O'Brien Cooper, Gardnerville, Nev. 52,993; 17. Jett Hillman, Purcell, Okla.

50,009; 18. Cole Davison, Stephenville, Texas49,297; 19.TommyZuniga, Centerville, Texas 43,841; 20. Monty Joe Petska, Turlock, Calif. 43,111; 21. Allen Bach, Weatherford, Texas 41,959; 22. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore. 41,830; 23.

York Gill, Stephenville, Texas 41,298; 24. Jeremy Buhler, Arrowwood, Alberta 40,455; 25. J.W. Borrego,Weston, Colo.

40,315.

Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. $106,371; 2. Cody Wright, Milford, Utah 102,815; 3. CortScheer, Elsmere, Neb. 90,144; 4. Heith DeMoss, Heflin, La. 82,994; 5.Wade Sundell,Boxholm, lowa 81,114; 6. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenville, Texas 80,557; 7. Tyler Corrington, Hastings, Minn. 77,346; 8. Bradley Harter, Weatherford, Texas 72,372; 9. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. 68,841; 10. Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La. 62,777; 11. Jesse Wright, Milford, Utah 58,878; 12. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah 57,989; 13. Troy Crowser, Whitewood, S.D. 56,248; 14.

Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D. 55,604; 15.

Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, Alberta 54,650; 16. Jake Wright, Milford, Utah 52,652; 17. Sterling Crawley, Stephenville, Texas 52,560; 18. Sam Spreadborough, Snyder, Texas 49,207; 19. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas 47,116; 20.

Rylan Geiger, Bracken, Sask. 43,245; 21.

Chet Johnson, Sheridan, Wyo. 42,532; 22. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. 38,653; 23. RyanMackenzie, Jordan Valley,Ore. 37,500; 24. Cody Taton, Corona, N.M. 35,483; 25. Samuel Kelts, Millarville, Alberta 33,260.

Tie-down Roping

1. TufCooper, Decatur, Texas $141,931; 2. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho 109,014; 3. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah 82,090; 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas 77,797; 5. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla. 77,564; 6. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La. 75,187; 7. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas 72,378; 8. Cade Swor, Winnie, Texas 72,324; 9. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas 69,987; 10. Ryan Watkins, Bluff Dale, Texas 65,597; 11. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas 64,386; 12. Clint Cooper, Decatur, Texas 61,318; 13. Reese Riemer, Stinnett, Texas 59,653; 14. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, Wash. 58,680; 15. Jake Pratt, Ellensburg, Wash. 55,974; 16.

Jesse Clark, Portales, N.M. 54,233; 17.

Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas 54,126; 18. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas 52,844; 19. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, La. 51,857; 20. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah 45,298; 21. Fred Whiffield, Hockley, Texas 43,091; 22. Ryle Smith, Oakdale, Calif. 42,659; 23. Marshall Leonard, Shongaloo, La. 42,103; 24. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. 41,462;25.Nate Bald-

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Steer Roping 1. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. $64,979; 2. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas 55,368; 3. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D. 52,176; 4. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas 43,997; 5. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas 37,480; 6. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz.

33,874; 7. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas 31,650; 8. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla.

30,888; 9. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla.

28,478; 10. Troy Tillard, Douglas, Wyo. 28,268; 11. Brodie Poppino, Big Cabin, Okla. 26,828; 12. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas 26,144; 13. Jarrett Blessing, Paradise, Texas 25,571; 14. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas 25,171; 15. Brady Garten, Claremore, Okla. 23,655; 16. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas 23,365; 17.

Roger Branch, Perkins, Okla. 22,808; 18.

Jason Evans, Huntsville,Texas 22,201; 19. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan. 22,159; 20. Neal Wood, Needville, Texas 21,913; 21. J.B. Whatley, Gardendale, Texas 21,334; 22. Ralph Williams, Skiatook, Okla. 21,016; 23. Joe Wells, Cisco, Texas 20,781; 24. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla. 20,350; 25. Chris Glover, Keenesburg, Colo. 19,416.

Bull Riding 1. Sage Kimzey, Strong City, Okla. $127,888; 2. J.W. Harris, Mullin, Texas 125,032; 3. Trey Benton III, Rock lsland, Texas108,814; 4. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas94,469;5.Tim Bingham, Honeyville, Utah 77,959; 6. Reid Barker, Comfort, Texas 76,227; 7. Brennon Eldred, Sulphur, Okla. 66,906; 8. Jordan Spears, Redding, Calif. 64,873; 9. Joe Frost, Randlett, Utah 64,628; 10. Ty Wallace, Collbran, Colo. 63,371; 11.

Brett Stall, Detroit Lakes, Minn. 62,767; 12. Josh Koschel, Nunn, Colo. 61,992; 13. Elliot Jacoby, Fredericksburg, Texas 61,394; 14. Beau Hill, West Glacier, Mont. 60,908; 15. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 57,537; 16. Cody Campbell, Summerville, Ore. 56,437; 17. Aaron Pass, Dallas, Texas 55,356; 18. Dustin Bowen, Fredericksburg, Pa. 51,870; 19. Cole Echols, Elm Grove, La. 51,003; 20. Jelf Askey, Martin, Tenn. 47,768; 21. Kanin Asay, Powell, Wyo. 45,781; 22. Tanner Bothwell, Rapid City, S.D. 45,481; 23.

Dylan Vick, Escalon, Calif. 45,087; 24.

Wesley Silcox, Santaquin, Utah 44,839; 25. Chandler Bownds, Lubbock, Texas 43,686.

Barrel Racing

1. Kaley Bass, Kissimmee, Fla. $150,191; 2. Fallon Taylor, Whitesboro, Texas124,312; 3. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. 117,673; 4. Nancy Hunter, Neola, Utah 103,487; 5. Britany Diaz, Solen, N.D. 97,527; 6. Kassidy Dennison, Roosevelt, Utah 92,051; 7. Michele McLeod, Whitesboro, Texas 90,771; 8. Carlee Pierce, Stephenville, Texas 90,431; 9.

Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz. 89,244; 10.

Christine Laughlin, Pueblo, Colo. 86,993; 11. Mary Walker, Ennis, Texas 82,086; 12.

Christy Loflin, Franktown, Colo. 71,322; 13. Samantha Lyne, Cotulla, Texas 69,620; 14. Trula Churchill, Valentine, Neb. 69,576; 15. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas 66,826; 16. Brenda Mays, Terrebonne, Ore.65,234; 17.Jana Bean, Ft. Hancock, Texas 65,079; 18.Ann Scott, Canyon Country, Calif. 61,942; 19. Shelly Anzick, Livingston, Mont. 55,012; 20.

Pamela Capper, Cheney, Wash. 50,462.

SOCCER MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA D.C. 14 8 4 46 42 3 0 Sporting K.C. 1 2 8 6 42 37 2 9 New England 1 0 12 3 33 34 3 6 Toronto FC 9 9 6 33 35 3 9 Columbus 8 9 9 33 35 3 4 New York 7 8 10 3 1 3 9 38 Philadelphia 7 9 9 30 40 4 1

Chicago 5 6 1 4 2 9 3 23 7 Houston 8 13 4 28 28 4 6 Montreal 5 15 5 20 27 4 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA Seattle 15 7 3 48 44 3 3 LosAngeles 1 3 5 7 46 48 2 7 R ealSaltLake 11 5 1 0 43 4 0 3 1 FC Dallas 12 8 6 42 45 34 Portland 8 8 1 0 3 4 4 44 3 V ancouver 7 6 12 33 33 3 4 Colorado 8 12 6 30 37 40 San Jose 6 10 8 26 29 33 C hivasUSA 6 13 6 24 21 4 0

Wednesday's Games

All Times PDT LosAngeles at Montreal, 4:30 p.m.

D.C. United at New York, 5 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

FOOTBALL NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Miami 1 0 0 1.000 3 3 N.Y. Jets 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 9 Bulfalo 1 0 0 1.000 2 3 New England 0 1 0 .0 0 0 2 0 South W L T Pct PF 1 0 0 1.000 2 6 1 0 0 1 .000 1 7 0 1 0 . 000 1 7 0 1 0 . 000 2 4 North W L T Pct PF 1 0 0 1.000 2 3 1 0 0 1.000 3 0 0 1 0 . 000 2 7 0 1 0 . 000 1 6 West W L T Pct PF Denver 1 0 0 1.000 3 1 San Diego 0 1 0 .00 0 1 7 Oakland 0 1 0 .000 14 Kansas City 0 1 0 .0 0 0 1 0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF P hiladelphia 1 0 0 1 . 000 3 4 Washington 0 1 0 .0 0 0 6 Dallas 0 1 0 . 000 1 7 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .0 0 0 1 4 South W L T Pct PF Carolina 1 0 0 1.000 2 0 Atlanta 1 0 0 1.000 3 7 New Orleans 0 1 0 . 0 0 0 3 4 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 . 000 1 4 North W L T Pct PF 1 0 0 1 .000 3 4 1 0 0 1.000 3 5 0 1 0 . 000 2 0 0 1 0 . 000 1 6 West W L T Pct PF Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 3 6 S an Francisco 1 0 0 1 .000 2 8 Arizona 1 0 0 1.000 1 8 St. Louis 0 1 0 .000 6 Week 2 Schedule All Times PDT

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Thursday Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 5:25 p.m.

Sunday Dallas at Tennessee, 10 a.m.

New England at Minnesota, 10 a.m.

Miami at Buffalo, 10 a.m.

Jacksonville at Washington, 10 a.m.

Arizona at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m.

New Orleans at Cleveland, 10 a.m.

Atlanta at Cincinnati, 10 a.m.

Detroit at Carolina, 10 a.m.

Seattle at San Diego, 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m.

Houston at Oakland, 1:25 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 1:25 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Green Bay, 1:25 p.m.

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The La Grande boys soccer team bounced back from the disappointment oflosing 3-0 at home to Hermiston Saturday with a road victory against Pendleton Monday by a 3-1 margin.

After going down a goal to the Buckaroos in the 23rd minute, the Tigers responded with a goal from Gus Whittington. Whittington, who played in the midfield after occupying a center back role againstHermiston, scored off an Efrain Rivas assist from 25 yards out.

After recovering from a hip flexor, Norwegian exchange student Erlend Lervik scored the second and third goalsfor the Tigers.

Lervik headed home his irstgoalforthe Tigersoffa f corner kick from Whittington before scoring the final goal ofthecontest.

"Erlend makes himself very available for our midfielders," La Grande coach Wade Wright said."He also m akes laotofcreativeruns.

W e camecloseto scoring several goals in large part because he would make a run that drew the attention of the defenders. He will purposefully make runs to create space for other players. He's a very heads-up, creative player."

Wright added that the squaddelivered itsm ost completeperformance of the season, maintaining 86 percentpossession for the game,while La Grande had nine corner kicks to Pendleton's one.

The Tigers i2-1 overall) will return to action Tuesday at home against Umatilla.

the win. I know the girls sometimes get Enterprise went back-and-forth with Wal- nervous and caught up with it."

Seniors Kristyn Young and Taylor Harshlowa all night, with the Outlaws prevailing in the decisive fifth set at home Tuesday, field had big days for Wallowa, with both openingitsseason with a 25-17,22-25,25notching 20 kills apiece, and Harshfield leading the team with 23 digs.

19, 23-25, 15-9 nonleague win.

Junior middle blocker Andrea Butterfield aWe had some really good moments,"Wallowa head coach Janea Hulse said."It was paced the Outlaws with 14 kills and four blocks. Senior outside hitter Carsen Sajonia the best the girls have played this season. added seven kills, sophomore Sarah Aschen- We're working through some things and brenner added five kills and junior setter seeing who plays well next to each other, but they're working really hard."

Jackie Jenson had 31 assists.

"Jackie did extremely well in her first ofSenior Macey Frei gave a strong offensive ficial varsity match," Enterprise head coach performancewith 18 killsand 20digs.

LaShawnda Gill said."But as a whole, the "Macey kept a great attitude the entire match," Hulse said."She was solid at the team worked really well together."

The Cougars held the momentum after net, and was all over the court. I was really their fourth-set win, but a renewed aggresimpressed with her leadership out there." sion from the Outlaws in the fifth set carried While disappointed with the loss, Hulse believes there was plenty of positives to the team to the win.

"I just told them to focus on not being draw out of the five-setter as the squad timid," Gill said."Our hitters weren't really breaks in some new players.

"I mean we're working on getting a bighitting the ball like I knew they could. I told them 'we can't win playing timid.' Even if ger block up," she said."So we have some hitters/blockers thatare new to you get blocked once or twice, keep going for right-side the attack." the varsity team. They're tall, so it's just a The Outlaws i1-0 overall) will be back in matter of them getting more experience at this level. But I was very happy with the action Thursday night at Joseph. ''When we play Wallowa or Joseph it's way this team played overall."

Wallowa i1-4 overall) hosts La always tough, because the girls live right next door to each other," Gill said.aYou never Grande Thursdaybeforetraveling to know which team is going to come out with Condon/Wheeleron Friday.

SOCCER Continued ~om Page8A senior defenders — Rachel Alexander, Suzanne Housden, Sarah Rasmussen and Kirstin Ward — that anchor the Tiger defense.

"They played and defended well as a unit," Brown said."They didn't let a lot get by. Our defendersgotthem called offsides abunch of times, and that was a result of great communication across the board."

"It's hard to play after not training the day before," Brown said."The girls had to EricAvissar/TheObserver get aday ofrestafterthe Riverside game, La Grande's Kyla Gomes plays a cross and Pendleton looked a little flat too at first during Tuesday's win over Pendleton. since they played on Saturday as well."

The Tigers will be back in action Tuesday with 15 goals in the first two games. at home against Umatilla. With a full week aWe want to work on our passing and keepingpossession,"Welberg said.aWe want to prepare, Welberg said the team still has to finish strong every game." plenty to work on after opening the season

TIGERS Continued from Page 8A Senior Cassandra Brownell tied the game againat 18-allforthe Tigers,but Pendleton took the closest set of the match after senior Kristin Williams made a successful block to seal it.

Throughout the match, the Tigers struggled to handle Pendleton's height at the net, particularly with Williams, who recorded 11 kills for the Buckaroos. aWe knew they would make some adjustments from the first time we played," Becker-Bisenius said."They blocked better than how they did the first time we played. We struggled to adjust, but then we started scoring more points.

We have to do a betterjob of coveringhitters."

La Grande senior setter Kali Avila led the squad with 15 assists and four aces.

"Kali had a great game tonight," Becker-Bisenius said."She did a great jobplacingherserves,and adjusting to the things we worked on."

Brownell finished with a team-high seven kills, while fellow seniors Anna Grigsby and Hanna Cashell both finished with six. Cashell led the team in digs with 15.

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Pendleton at one point held a 20-6 lead in the second set. The Tigers cut the Pendleton lead to 23-15 after Cashell served six consecutive points.

"It was good to keep coming back, but the problem was we were already behind, and it was always hard to come back," senior libero Brandy Blackman said.aWe have to protect the heart of the court.

The Tigers i1-4 overall) will now turn their attention to Saturday's tourna-

ment in North Marion. aWe've been challenged and we know what we need to work on," BeckerBisenius said.aWe're going to work on staying low on defense and covering opposing hitters. We're going to work on being smart with placing the ball."

Contact Eric Avissar at 541-9633161,or e-mail him at eavissar@ lagrandeobservercom. Follow him on Twitter C IgoAvissar.

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By Eric Avissar

Weissenfluh and White did not swim at the regional meet last year, but ThompSpecial Olympic fall sports are under way, as son said both swimmers are athletes residing in the improving a great deal and Union County area are tak- areexcited for the season. ing part in swimming and The Union County bowling this fall.

Special Olympics bowling "We are looking forward team will include over 20 members, including four to agreat swim season," Union County Special that will take part in the Olympics swim coach Pam weekly swim practices Thompson said.aWe are to stay in shape for the make sure these athletes regional competition, including Braden Trice, Abel have a great time."

Both the swim and golf Mendoza, Joey Goss and Nick Mendiguren. teams will take part in the "All of these athletes Special Olympics Oregon regional meet at Mount put so much heart into it," Thompson said.'They are Hood Community College on Oct. 26. greatathletesand Ilove One Union County athcoaching all of them."

Doug Trice will coach letes is Remy Spangler, who the bowling team that was most recently selected as the Special Olympics practices every Saturday Oregon September Athlete at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the of the Month. Spangler is Riviera Recreation Center entering his fikh year as Gym in Baker City. Bus services are available at part of the Union County 8:45 a.m. for the 10 a.m.

Special Olympics swim program after winning last session and 2:30 p.m. for year's regional 25-meter the 3:30 p.m. session at the Community Connecbackstrokeeven atlast year's regional meet at tion Transit station in La Mount Hood Community Grande.

College.

Special Olympics Oregon "Remy has grown so offers training and commuch throughout the petition opportunities in 14 different Olympic-style years," Thompson said.

"He's put in so much hard sports. There are three work, and he is a wonderful sport seasons throughout man." the year, with statewide Dani Thorne also returns competitions and training after winning gold in the in winter, summer and fall.

For the first time in five floatation race last year in which athletes swim while years, Special Olympics wearing a belt at regionals Oregon will host a fall last year. Thompson added sportsstate competition in Portland at a venue to that she is excited to work with Judith Asper for her be determined on Nov. 15. first season as a Special Thompson and Trice said they're both very excited Olympics Swimmer.

"I wassoexcited to see forthe event,asthe state her at practiceforthefirst meet allows their teams to time," Thompson said after practice for an additional seeing Asper during the three weeks.

'These athletes always first swim practice of the season Thursday, Sept. 4 at support each other very Veteran's Memorial Pool in well," Trice said."There is a La Grande."She gets great greatsense ofcamaraderie exercise from swimming and fiiendship they build a mile a day, three times a with one another."

The Union County Speweek."

Thompson added that cial Olympics team always she is also enjoys working welcomes new athletes. For with swimmers Alex Weismore information, e-mail senfluh and Nick White.

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SEATTLE — Though the Mariners are the team in a tight playoff race, it was the Houston Astros who played like contenders Tuesday night.

Jonathan Villar hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to lift Collin McHugh and the Astros to a 2-1 victory over Seattle.

Logan Morrison homered off McHugh in the eighth to tie it, but Houston countered and dropped the Mariners a half-game out in the race for the second AL wild card.

"This type of win builds character," said interim Astros manager Tom Lawless, who is 5-2 since taking over when Bo Porter was fired last week. "They have the confidence and theyknow they can win.When you have that,you come out ahead a lot of times. And it's someone different every night."

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field. aWe had the matchup we wanted," Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said.aWe had the groundball we wanted. It just took a bad hop. Tough break."

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Ray Gibbons, left, CEO of St. Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City, received the PatriotAward Friday from Ricardo Gloria of the Oregon Army National Guard.

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Baker City hospital CEO receives Patriot Award BAKER CITY — Ray Gibbons, CEO at St. Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City, received the Patriot Award on Friday for supporting his employees when they are called to active duty in the U.S. military.

Officials from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Gibbons with the award Friday afternoon at his office in the Baker City hospital.

Mary P. Colvin, a surgeon at the hospital and a U.S. Navy reservist, nominated Gibbons for the award.

Colvin wrote in the nomination: "On short notice, Mr. Ray Gibbons, CEO, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center- Baker City fully supported temporary active duty ordersto Naval HospitalPensacola during the months of April and May 2012.

"Five months later, due to a Navy wide critical staffshortage ofgeneralsurgeons, Ireceived active duty specialw ork orders for fiscal year 2013 in support of my gaining command, Naval Hospital Pensacola.

Again, Mr. Ray Gibbons provided his full support, and welcomed me upon return to my civilian practice in October 2013."

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NEOEDD is working to relocalize private investment from Wall Street to Main Street. The goal is to make more capital available to local businesses by shifbng a portion of the money that typically leaves the region back into local investments.

NEOEDD is not focusing on accredited investors but on non-wealthy people who have some investment money and care about the region in which they live. aWe are looking at a number of ways to foster local investing," NEOEDD Executive Director Lisa Dawson said.aWe've already formed Local Impact Investing Opportunity Networks in Baker, Union and Wallowa counties. We are setting up public events and educational workshops for potential investors, business owners, attorneys and financial planners, so everyone can better understand some of the benefits and limitations oflocal investing."

NEOEDD supports the crowdfunding site Changefunder, which focuses on projects in the Pacific Northwest. The first business featured on the site, the Lostine Tavern, raised nearly $28,000.

NADOis a Washington, D.Co-based associat ion thatpromotes programs and policies that strengthen local governments, communities, and economies through regionalcooperation,program delivery,and comprehensivestrategies.Theassociation's InnovationAwards program recognizes regionaldevelopment organizationsand partnering organizationsforim provingthe economic and community competitiveness of the nation's regions and local communities.

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

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

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

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

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Jaymes and Makenzie Jesseph look over the space that will becomeThe Mongo, a Mongolian grill, in the SACAnnex in downtown La Grande. The couple recently moved to La Grande in hopes that it was the right place to establish their restaurant.

• La Grande couple hopes to open The Mongo by mid-October tively newlyweds, recently moved to La Grande in hopes that it was the right place to establish their Like so many in the U.S., Jaymes and Makenzie Jesseph restaurant, The Mongo. Makenhave a major goal in life: to own zie, 22, grew up in the area and their own business. has family nearby.

"Living here has been so much They are hoping to make that dream a reality in a small easier, "Jaymes, 26,said."Itwas really hard 4efore moving to space in the SAC Annex at 1405 Washington Ave. where they are La Grande) but we have a lotof transforming what was once a suppoit. salon into a Mongolian grill.

Jaymes was making weekend "It's pretty small, but my wife trips from the Spokane area, and I were looking for something where the couple lived, in order we could do together," Jaymes to prepareforthemove and the launch of their business. For said.aWe love the idea of a Mongolian-style restaurant. It's months, they researched possibiliso different than anything else we ties and even had some training have here." sessions with a chef in Boise, Idaho.

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aWe're rookies so we tried to do our homework," Makenzie said.

Though rookies, the Jessephs are happy to have landed a location downtown that sees plenty of traffic.

"La Grande is a great fit. I love the feel of it," Jaymes said.

Once open, people will be able to seeJaymes and the grillat work. Inside, patrons will have an upclose view of the grill. oThey11 be able to see, is the grill clean? Is the chef clean?"

Makenzie said.

The Jessephs know they are going out on a limb and taking some big risks with The Mongo, but they are ready for the gamble.

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ome years ago an issue for discussion was brought up in an Advisory Board meeting I was facilitating.

The topic was phrased as, "How do I turn employees into having an ownership mindset?"

This same topic has been cycled through every few years as owners are in constantsearch toincrease employeeengagement.

One major U.S. bank tried to jump start the process by granting shares of stock to every employee.

What the question really boils down to is, "how much financial information should I share with my employees to get them to care about my company?"

Public companies are required by law to share all their numbers. Private companiescover the spectrum from not sharing anything to sharing everything, including the salary and dividends the owner earns.

My observation is that companies that share financial information are more focused and have a higher percentage of engaged employees. This is because there are usually rewards ifinancial and otherwise) tied directly to company financial results.

I believe that when loyal, hardworking, dedicated and focused employees know the score and have the ability to positively influence it for their employer, many do step up for the opportunity.

Those employees that don't, or won't, are fairly easy to recognize and can be redeployed elsewhere.

That's the good news.

The bad news, and scary news, is that more financial information is already being shared than you might think.

First, your employees know a lot more than you think. An intelligent employeecan piece together approximaterevenue fi gures, estimateexpenses and offer up a range on profits just by doing some online research, SeeKeller / Page 2B

ORGANIC HARVEST MONTH

Organic ag is celebrated locally, nationally • A September salute to Oregon's organic agriculture WesCom News Servicestaff

Organic production remains a vibrant and expanding sector of agriculture 365 days a year, but September will include a special recognition both in Oregon and across the country. While the nation celebrates the ninth annual Organic Harvest Month, a yearly salutetoorganicagriculture in Oregon has been going for decades with the 26th annual Organically Grown in Oregon Week, beginning Sunday.

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"Organic agriculture is right at home in Oregon," said Katy Coba, the Oregon Department of Agriculture director.'The same great growing conditions and wonderful diversity of products thatservesallofOregon agriculture benefit our organic producers as well."

According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, Oregon had 554 farms reporting they had marketed organic products with sales exceeding $194 million. That's only 1-V2 percent of the state's 35,439farms and stilllessthan four percent of Oregon's total cash receipts for 2012,buttheorganic sectorhas made serious inroads over the past several years. For SeeOrganic / Page 2B

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ORGANIC Continued from Page 1B many years, consumers were not able to find organic products readily available in mainstream markets.

They would have to go to a healthfood store or a specialized niche market. Today, shoppers can find organic products in nearly every mainstream grocery store, either integrated with other foods, or placed in a special sectionfor organics.

"Organic agriculture gives Oregon consumers a choice in the bounty of products they enjoy," ODA Marketing Director Gary Roth said. ''What Ipersonally celebrate during this special month is the availability of organic products that just wasn't there 20 years ago. We grow so many different crops in Oregon, and we have so many different organic crops to offer as well."

The Census of Agriculture providesmore perspectiveon organic production. From the 2007 census to the 2012 census, the number of organic farms in Oregon dropped from 799 to 554. Still, Oregon is tied for sixth of all states in the number of organic farms.

"The drop largely took place in the smaller operations, those farms with less than $5,000 in annual sales," saidDave Losh, state statistician with the Oregon field office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

DREAM Continued from Page 1B ''We don't have a lot of things holding us down right now," Makenzie said.

Since moving to La Grande, a lot has changed for the Jessephs. Makenzie previously worked as a medical assistant while Jaymes was a certified welder. Now they work together.

"It was a big transition," she said.

"It's been pretty good," Jaymes added."I miss going to work."

That is why the couple is anxious to open up and get

However, the market valueoforganicproducts in Oregon increased dramatically over the five year period from $88 million to $194 million. Oregon ranks third of all states in total organicproduct salesbehind only neighboring California and Washington.

At the county level in Oregon, all but three counties reportedsalesoforganicproductsaspartofthe2012Census ofAgriculture. Lane County leads the way with 60 organic growers followed by Ciacka-

mas i53l, Jackson i36l, Linn i36l, Yamhill i36l, and Marion i35l counties. Even underpopulated Wheeler Countyin Eastern Oregonreports having one organic grower. In terms ofsalesoforganicpmducts, Klamath County surprisingly leads the state with more than $19.7 million in sales followed

by Linn i$18.7 million), Ciackamas i$18.5 million), Yamhill i$15.3 million), and Umatilla i$11.4million) counties.

Statistics from another source — a survey by the Organic Trade Associationshow thattotalorganicfood salesjumped 10.2 percent nationally from 2011 to 2012.

Specifically, US. sales of organic fresh produce increased by more 13 percent to $9.7 billion. That same survey saidorganics account for4.3 percentoftotalfood sales,but the marketshareisbiggerfor organic fruits and vegetables, which accounts for one of ev-

ery $10 spent by U.S.consumers on fruits and vegetables.

back to a more regular schedule. The Mongolian sauces — some of which are Jesseph originals — areready but there is much renovation work to be done in the next few weeks.

As the chef, Jaymes is ready to be cooking for customers. Makenzie is preparedtobe theface ofThe Mongo. Together they hope to

highlight local photography at the restaurant. ''We want to bring the community in as much as possible," Makenzie said.

"Good food, good service and a nice atmosphere, that's what we're hoping for," Jaymes said.

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time toperfect a craft," Baker Former Foley Station Chef sald.

Merlyn Baker will be preThe 40 paring an all locally-grown participators menu for the Farm-to-Fork Baker w h o are lucky dinner Saturday to celebrate enough to enjoy local agriculture. the four-course meal will be The farm-to-fork dinner in for a treat, he said. will be located at the base On the menu is teff crepes of Mt. Emily under cherry with grilled plums and trees that will be used in the sweet onions, Italian beef rolls stuffed with bacon dessert served by Baker.

Baker has called La and Parmesan cheese and Grande home for 17 years. braised with swiss chard, He's been a chef for 42 lemon poppyseed cake with fresh berries, to name just years and has worked in San Francisco, Seattle, a few items. All food will Portland, the Caribbean come from local farms and and numerous other places, ranches. he said. He has also worked Baker said he was given with chefs from around the a list of the items available world. to him and with that he "Forty-two years is a long compiled the menu.

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"This is a chance for farmers, ranchers and producers in the valley to show their products in the most creative way," Baker said.

This event helps build a community interest in local

food, he added.

"The farm-to-fork dinner is a model that many across the nation have done to highlight local food," Oregon Rural Action representative Thomas Stratton said.'We expose the process to the consumers and give them more information about the food they eat."

Stratton said this is the first farm-to-fork dinner locally, but he's hoping this becomes an annual event. ''We'rebuilding a better relationship with farmers,"

Strattonsaid.'We're providing strength to our community. We're supporting localproducers ofthefood industry."

The farm-to-fork dinner begins at 5 p.m. and is already sold out. However, if this year goes well, Stratton said, then ORA hopes to holditevery year ata different location.

Stratton said he hopes the success of this event will encourage local producers to parti cipate nextyearand more of these dinners will be held throughout the year.

The barn dance, which follows the dinner, is on its fourth year. The barn dance will have live music and a dessert auction and will begin at 7 p.m.

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Farm store closes, a hard blow to tiny town The Associated Press

ATHENA — The news came largely as a shock in downtown Athena, tucked behind miles of fresh-cut wheat fields following the recent summer harvest.

Pendleton Grain Growers Inc., the longtimelocalfarmers'cooperative with roots dating back to the Great Depression, planned to close its retail store on Main Street where many in the small community shopped for their home, garden and agricultural needs.

Officials with PGG made the announcement Aug. 14 after months of trying to find a buyer for each of six AG Supply locations. Stores in Pendleton, Hermiston and Milton-Freewater are also slated to close Friday.

Losing retail hurts in every community, but especially tiny Athena — population 1,200 — where many items carried atPGG arenotavailable anywhere else in town.

That means residents must drive 22 miles round-trip to Milton-Freewater or 36 miles to and from Pendleton to buy things like paint, irrigation or livestock supplies. Or even a hammer.

The result hits residents at the gas pump and takes further income out of

the community.

'You can imagine, the impact is great," said Margaret Hansell, who serves as president of the Athena Chamber of Commerce.'There's no other business that supplies those things. PGG was the main one."

The store also employed three local full-time workers, as well as seasonal help. Janet Cahill, a retired school teacher, said her grandson used to work in the store while visiting over summer from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande.

"I'm disappointed for the employm ent of the peoplethere,"Cahillsaid.

"Because they depend on those jobs."

For its part, PGG has stated the coop understands the impact losing these stores will have on communities. The boardofdirectorsincludes one member, McKenzie Hansell, who lives in Athena and two others in neighboring Helix, where the storeserved residents and farmers in the area.

Spokeswoman Maddee Moore said the co-op is simply unable to continue operatingretail,and moved forward with clearing inventory in Athena.

But that doesn't mean somebody else

couldn't step up and come into the storefront, she said.

'That option has been on the table since May," Moore said.

GatheredWednesday morning at the Sugar Shack Espresso Bar not far from PGG, fiiends Cahill, Ellamae Kennedy, Carol Judkins and Karen Montee said they hear rumors about what will come of the building, but so far no action.

They agreed the store filled a serious need in the community. Without it, they will have to start planning shopping trips to stores Athena just doesn't have. ''We'll just miss PGG, because it was so handy for all those little things," said Kennedy, who first came to Athena in 1950."It was a shock, after all these years."

Vicki Bonifer, part-owner of the Sugar Shack, said the closing is a blow to therestofthe localbusinesscommunity. The more vibrant Main Street is, the more visitors Athena can attract, she said. And more visitors means more business for everybody.

"It's justnice to have our streetsfull and thriving," Bonifer said.

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KELLER Continued from Pcge1A and by asking a couple of not so innocent questions.

Second, your competition knows your numbers despite your attempts to keep financial data behind closed doors.

Consider this: one owner thought that his company's financial information was being leaked by another owner on his Advisory Board. The owner received a call from a business broker who provided information thought to be known only inside the company.

It just so happens that the internal company finance guy was providing regular updates to Dunn & Bradstreet.

And who regularly pulled the company credit report?

Not just the competition, but a business broker looking for an angle to approach the owner to encourage getting a better listing.

Third, if people jump around in the same industry, there are very few things being kept under wraps, despite the besteffortsof attorneysto keep data itrade secrets) confidential.

Fourth, sales people usuallyhave a pretty good idea as to what is happening because they are usually compensated for success in improving key metrics.

It does not take much for a salespersontotake a report, do some quick calculations, and determine how their employer is doing, or how their next employer is doing.

Fifth, accounting people know what is happening

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Those quiet, focused clerks surrounded by stacks of papersittingin frontof a computer screen all day know what is, or is not happening; who is, and is not producing; who is paid what, how much the rent is, how much is going out for meals, and such.

So, what is the ugly?

Anyone of the "bad" items can turn ugly, perhaps fatally impacting the company.

This short list needs to be addressedto protectthefinancial integrity of your firm.

H owever, Idon'tbelieve that any owner, despite their bestintentions,isevergoing to getemployees engaged beyond putting in time for a paycheck unless there is something bigger to share.

It's one thing to provide incentives to sales people, but if nothing isoffered for other employees, they will resent what they are not being offered. This will simply accelerate disengagement and anger.

In an age of no or low raises; rising energy and food costs and entitlement attitudes, it makes sense to engage as many employees as possible.

This will require uncovering some part of the company financials, if only in percentages. How this gets done is ultimately left the owner of the company.

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EUGENE—Amida potential global shortfall in hazelnut production, Oregon grovesare expected to yield about20 percent lessthis year.

The upshot for growers: rising prices for the nut sometimes known as the filbert that's found favor in recent years.

"I think the consumer is going to be able to find them, but they might be a little more expensive," said Oregon grower Gene Tinker.

A federal government forecastisfora harvestof about 36,000 tons in Oregon, down from last year's 45,000 tons, the Eugene Register-

Guard reported.

The recent high, 47,000 tons, was from 2009.

Oregon produces 99 percentofthedomestic crop ofhazelnuts. But that's only 5 percent of the world production.

Globally, Turkey has been the big player, with a share ofproductionestimated at more than 70 percent, said Mike Klein of the Hazelnut Marketing Board.

Klein said a severe freeze in Turkey this spring may have reduced the harvest there to 500,000 tons, down from 700,000 to 800,000 tons Turkey doesn't have a reliable forecastsystem, so the yield won't be known

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bought 60to75 percent of Oregon's crop to be eaten as a snack, straight out of the shell, Klein said.

Now with the expected smaller Turkish harvest, makers of chocolate hazelnut spread such as Nutella, ice cream products and baked goods are turning to Oregon suppliers.

That could put pressure on Chinese buyers, Klein said: "If the food manufacturing companies in the U.S. can't get their supplies from overseas, as they might have in prior years, they're going to turn to Oregon."

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He said U.S. figures are reliable, produced by a U.S. Agriculture Department agency, the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The forecast for this year's crop was generated last month.

Tinker said hazelnuts are inherently cyclical, with a light year typically following a heavy one. He farms near Jasper, southeast of Spring-

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

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

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Baker City Herald: 541-523-3673 ® www.dakercityherald.com• classifiedsOdakercityherald.com• Fax: 541-523-6426 The Observer:541-963-3161® www.la randeodserver.com • classifieds©lagrandeodserver.com • Fax:541-963-3674 105 - Announce110 - Self-Help 160 - Lost & Found ments Group Meetings VETERANS OF NORTHEAST OREGON PLEASE CHECK FOREIGN WARS POST CLASSIFIEDS of fers Blue Mountain

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Americans or 158 milu ed s u pport a f t e r apply: C o ntact the month. Full position Monday, W e dnesday, OREGO N T O P S N o . wards. Choose adop- ToBaker row, Wheeler, Grant, lion U.S. Adults read County Shenff's descnption and applicaFnday, Saturday-7p.m. and Gilliam Counties, BINGO: TUESDAYS at 599: Fri., weigh-in at content from newspat ive f a m ily o f y o u r Office, 3410 IC. Street, tion are available 8:45 a.m., meeting at with a few p rograms Settler's Park. per media each week? c h o i c e. Call 2 4 / 7 . Baker City, OR 97814 ONLY at the State of Tuesday, Thursdaynoon Everyone invited.

9 a.m. P r esbyterian 855-970-21 06 (P NDC) serving larger regions.

Discover the Power of Oregon Employment (541) 523-6415 Fax 113 1/2 E Main St. Church social hall, 4th the Pacific Northwest Division Office, 1901 (541) 523-9219 for an EEOICPA CLAIM DE- Enterpnse St. & Washington Ave. Newspaper Advertisa pplication or d o w n Adams Avenue, La NIED? Diagnosed with Across from courthouse Weight loss & mainteDuties of t h i s p o s it ion i ng. For a f r e e b r o load one from our web Grande, OR 97850. gazebo cancer or another illnance f o r men & are complex and varc hur e caII site w w w . bakersherClosing Date: Septemness working for DOE 541-910-5372 women. More info. is ied, and w ill include: 916-288-6011 or email iff. orcl. ber 26, 2014. All qualiin U.S. Nuclear Weapplanning, o rganizing, a vail. by c al li n g cecelia©cnpa.com Baker Countyis an fied applicants will reo ns P r ogram? Y o u Monday- 7pm 541-523-703 6 or directing and c o ntrol (PNDC) EEO employer ceive due c o nsideram ay b e e n t i t le d t o 134 Hwy 82, Lostine 541-523-5669. t he functions of t h e Closing date: 9/19/2014 tion for employment DID YOU ICNOW NewsCommunity Center business/finance pro$150,000 to $400,000. without regard to race, paper-generated conC all Attorney H u g h 541-398-801 3 EATING TOO MUCH? grams of CCS, develNEEDED a ge, r e l i g i on , s e x , Stephens DIETS DON'T WORK! 210 - Help Wantedo pment a n d i m p l e - tent is so valuable it's IMMEDIATELY color, or national ori866-914-6965. 24 95 Fn., 8:45 a.m. m entatio n p o l i c i e s , taken and r e peated, Full time applicator for Baker Co. gin. No qualified handicondensed, broadcast, M ain St., Suite 4 4 2, Wednesday- noon Presbyterian Church procedures and pracagriculture b usiness. capped person shall, tweeted, d i scussed, 107 N Main St, Joseph Buffalo, NY. (PNDC) tices for the organiza1995 Fourth St. BAKER COUNTY CDL preferred. Please o n the b asis o f t h e posted, copied, edited, Baptist church tions business and fi(use alley entrance) Shenff's Office Reserve pick up application at handicap, be sublect and emailed countless IF YOU or a loved one 541-432-4824 Call: 541-523-5128 nance systems, overprogram is accepting 2331 11th St., Baker. to discnmination in times throughout the s uffered a st r o k e , www.oa.orq/podcast/ sight of funds and inapplications for the 2015 541-523-6705 employment.The day by ot hers? Disheart attack or died af- Thursday- 7 p.m, vestments, p r e paraReserve Academy. The c over the P ower o f N ortheast Ore g o n tion and development ter using testosterone Sunday 7pm.

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Assistant Baker (19 an Equal Opportunity ing i n S I X S T A TES be entitled to m o n e- Assembly of God church Mon.; 7 PM -8 PM oversight of purApplicant must be 21 to hoursa week) Employer.

Reference tary da mages. Ca II 541-263-0208 chases, a c c o u nting with Iust one p hone Wed.; 7 PM -8 PM apply and pass an For information and apcall. For free Pacific ¹1217468.

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Application and please refer to: Eastin Elgin A ssociation N e t w o r k Corner of Grove & D Sts roll and benefits, and LATCH additional information ern Oregon University Wednesday Warnors LA GRANDE Post Acute b roc h u r e s c a II Baker City, Open t he m a n a ge r w h o may be obtained at the Baker County's 916-288-6011 or email Meeting times Rehab needs a Part Nonsmoking oversees senior proBaker County Shenff's breastfeeding support /hdstart/ 1st & 3rd Wednesday Time evening Dietary Wheel Chair Accessible grams. P e r i odically, cecelia©cnpa.com Office located at group. Meets every For additional informaEvenings ©6:00 pm Aide. Please apply at (PNDC) this position will need 3410 IC Street, tion contact: A n gela 2nd & 4th Thursday Elgin Methodist Church 120 - Community 91 Aries Lane or call to perform duties that DID YOU ICNOW that Baker City, OR 97814 of the month Combe, MS Eastern 541-963-8678. LGPAR 7th and Birch are typically done by Calendar or on line at not only does newspa11 a.m. —Noon Oregon University One i s a E E O/AAP e m - those they supervise www.bakershenff.or p er m e dia r e ac h a St. Luke's EOMA, University Boulevard AL-ANON ployer due to high workload La Grande, OR 97850 HUGE Audience, they 3950 17th St. Concerned about (541) 523-6415 or vacancies. This poa lso reach a n E N 541-523-3681 someone else's Ph. 541-962-3798 MIII'IIS lfIS sition will o v ersee a GAGED AUDIENCE. Fax 541-962-3794 LA GRANDE Post Acute drinking? ew Direclions' staff of 12 dedicated Discover the Power of acombe©eou.edu Rehab is hiring for a Sat., 9 a.m. orthwest Inc and talented employEastern Oregon UniverFull Time R.N. Sign on Newspaper AdvertisNortheast OR YOU TOO can use ees. ing in six states — AIC, Compassion Center, sity is an AA/EOE emb o n u s a va i I a b I e. this attention getID, MT, OR, UT, WA. Please apply at 91 Ar1250 Hughes Ln. ter. Ask how you ployer, committed to JOIN OUR TEAM! The qualified individual For a free rate broexcellence through diies Lane in La Grande Baker City can get your ad to will fill a key position in versity. or call 541-963-8678. c hur e caII (541)523-3431 stand out like this!

2 NEW POSITIONS CCS's administrative 916-288-6011 or email LGPAR is a EEO/AAP CHECK YOUR AD ON s tructure. T he y w i l l BAKER COUNTY ENTRY LEVEL Position: cecelia©cnpa.com employer.

Treatment Facilitator Ash Grove Cement ComTHE FIRST DAY OF n eed to b e a b l e t o Cancer Support Group (PNDC) 160 Lost & Found Swing Shift at Mother PUBLICATION carry out the mission, Meets 3rd Thursday of pany, located in Dur330 - Business Opand C h il d f a c i l ity We make every effort philosophy and quality every month at kee, Oregon, seeks an Teenage Facility and t o a v o i d err o r s . St. Lukes/EOMA © 7 PM FOUND: KNIFE at rock services that CCS de- portunities e xperienced w o r k e r in Baker City. Call to Co-Ed Adult facility.

However mistakes livers, be a d y namic Contact: 541-523-4242 for an entry level posiidentify. 541-523-3119 HS d i p l om a red o s l i p thr o u g h . team player, possess INDEPENDENT tion starting as a GenCIRCLE OF FRIENDS quired. Paid training.

CONTRACTORS Check your ads the strong analytic skills, eral Laborer. Require- The Observer DistriPaid Health Benefits bution Center has wanted to deliver first day of publica- (For spouses w/spouses FOUND: Model Airplane. have demonstrated exments: 3-5 years expeHwy 7, near Roadrunner for F/T positions. an opening for entry tion & please call us who have long term cellence in finance and The Observer nence, High School diTowing. 208-250-8763 immediately if you terminaI illnesses) level position. management, be maMonday, Wednesday, ploma or GED. Other Mental Health Monday through Friand Fnday's, to the find an error. NorthMeets 1st Monday of t ure, p r oactive a n d expenence in industnal every month at St. LOST: CANNON Cam- Counselor day, hrs. will vary. following area's east Oregon Classipositive, an effective equipment operations, era, Case, & 2 chargProvides culturally Must be able to lift fieds will cheerfully Lukes/EOMA©11:30 AM c ommunicator, a n d maintenance work, or ers. 541-523-6314. competent and apmake your correc50 lbs., help assist adhere to a high stanLa Grande Union 8t $5.00 Catered Lunch other trades a p l us. in inserts, prepare Must RSVP for lunch propnate behavioral North Powder tion & extend your dard of professionalC andidates must b e 541-523-4242 LOST: F, Chihuahua. Blk health treatment for papers for US mail ad 1 day. ism and ethical behavwilling to w ork shifts & brown. Corner or Clark Baker City residents. and other duties as ior. Minimum requiret hat m a y i nc l u d e TRAP CLUB: Thurs., 7 NARCOTICS & Auburn. 541-519-4601 M- F; 8-5. Avail. for required. Starts at ments inc l u d e a Ca II 541-963-31 61 weekends, afternoons p.m.

T r a p Cl ub ANONYMOUS: crisis work on rotatm inimu m w age . or come fill out an Bachelor's degree in or graveyards. Entry Grounds, Imnaha Rd., Monday, Thursday, & Pre-employment MISSING YOUR PET? i ng s h i f ts . P r e f e r Information sheet business administraleve I w age is west of Baker City. For Fnday at8pm. Episcopal Check the LCSW or LPC . drug test required. tion or finance. Ideal $17.72/hour, with i ninfo, ca I I Ed at Church 2177 First St., Baker City Animal Clinic Pick up an applicac andidate w i l l b e a INVESTIGATE BEFORE cremental increases to 541-523-6077.

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541-523-3611 t ion a t T h e O bYOU INVEST! Always Excellent Benefits CPA, have 10 years of $24.60 aft er 18 a good policy, espePackage, includes server, 1406 Fifth broad financial experimonths. Full benefits Free Health Street, La Grande, cially for business op100 - Announcements 600 - Farmers Market ence, and have experipackage is included.

Insurance 8tPaid p ortunities & f ran OR 97850. The Obe nce working fo r o r I nterested p e r s o n s 105 - Announcements 605 - Market Basket chises. Call OR Dept.

Educational Training server is an Equal with nonprofit corporamay send a resume to 110- Self Help Groups 610 - Boarding/Training o f J u stice a t ( 5 0 3 ) www.newdirectionsnw.org O pportunity E m tI0 Ils. the attention of Anita 120 - Community Calendar 620 - Farm Equipment 8 Supplies 378-4320 or the Fedkhendricksl ndninc.org ployer.

McKinney atP.O. Box 130 - Auction Sales 630 - Feeds 541-523-7400 for app. eral Trade Commission This salaned position is 287, Durkee, Oregon, at (877) FTC-HELP for 140 - Yard, Garage Sales, Baker Co 640 - Horse, Stock Trailers overseen by the Ex9 7905, o r e m a i l t o 230 - Help Wanted f ree i nformation. O r e cutive D i r e c to r o f 143 - Wallowa Co 650- Horses, Mules, Tack anita.mckinne ©ashout of area v isit our We b s it e a t Community Counsel145- Union Co 660 - Livestock www.ftc.gov/bizop. ing Solutions. The sal150 - Bazaars, Fundraisers 670 - Poultry 220 - Help Wanted ary range for this posi- 340 - Adult Care 160- Lost 8 Found 675 - Rabbits, Small Animals Union Co. t ion i s $89, 1 0 0 170 - Love Lines 680 - Irrigation $140,000 based upon Baker Co. ARE Y O U sel f - m o tithe individual's educa- EXPERIENCED caregiver 180 - Personals 690 - Pasture vated, energetic & like tion, certifications and seeks work, your home. to work with people?

Add BOLDING GENERATION experience. Excellent Reasonable and reliable.

Are you available days, or a BORDER! 200 -Employment 700 - Rentals SP ECIALIST benefits. For additional Ref. avail. 541-523-3110 nights, & w e ekends? I or II — Hydro Operations i nformatio n p l e a s e 210- Help Wanted, Baker Co 701 - Wanted to Rent If so, Burger ICing has It's a little extra Oxbow, Oregon contact Kimberly Lind- 360 - Schools & 220 - Union Co 705 - RoommateWanted a Iob for you.

Pick up that gets s ay, p r e ferably b y Instruction 230 - Out of Area 710- Rooms for Rent application at 408 AdBIG results.

IPC is currently seeking a t ~k b I .I dams Ave, La Grande.

280 - Situations Wanted 720 - Apartment Rentals Generation Specialist ~ Ob h . t . Ph 730 - Furnished Apartments Have your ad 541-676-91 61 . F o r AVON - Ea rn extra in- to support our HydroeSTAND OUT lectric power plant in m ore i nf o r m a t i o n 740- Duplex Rentals Baker Co come with a new ca300 - Financial/Service for as little as Oxbow, OR. Qualified about our agency visit reer! Sell from home, 745 - Duplex Rentals Union Co LOCAL BAKER 310- Mortgages, Contracts, Loans $1 extra. www.communit w ork, o n l i ne . $ 1 5 candidates must have 750 - Houses for Rent piano teacher now 320 - Business Investments appropriate education counselin solutions.or . startup.

For informaenrolling new 760 - Commercial Rentals and/or wor k e x peri330 - Business Opportunities t io n , c a I I: LOCAL RETAIL agriculstudents.

770 - Vacation Rentals ence in electncal, gen877-751-0285 (PNDC) 340 - Adult Care Baker Co tural company, looking Free consultation eration, o r pow er oum ia are 780 Storage Units for people to deliver to 345 - Adult Care Union Co 541-403-4618 SCMCC5, laC plants, a Diploma or 790 - Property Management harmonics m musicstaff com & service local cus- Child/Family Therapist: 350 - Day Care Baker Co GED and possess a FT, MA/MSW in Social 795 -Mobile Home Spaces tomers. A class A CDL NOW HIRING 355 - Day Care Union Co valid dnver's license.

Work or related field, or able to acquire one F/T QMHP 360 - Schools 8 Instruction Deadline to apply is expenence. Treament/ within 30 days. InterP/T QMHA (RA1) 800 - Real Estate 9/19/14. For a commanagement for 380 - Service Directory e sted app l i c a n t s , case 5-7 children and famiplete Iob d e scription to work with individuals 801 - Wanted to Buy please apply at Baker and to apply, visit us at that suffer with mental l ies, supervision d u 810- Condos, Townhouses, Baker Co City Employment Ofillness. For more 400 - General Merchandise www.idahopower.com ties. Closes 9/15/14. fice 815 - Condos,Townhouses,Union Co information please visit I I I I Grande Ronde Child /careers.

405 - Antiques 820 - Houses for Sale, Baker Co our website: Center provides inten410- Arts 8 Crafts BAKER COUNTY www.columbiacare.or 825 - Houses for Sale, Union Co Idaho Poweris an sive mental health and 415 - Building Materials Veteran Service Officer click on CAREER Equal Opportuni ty 840- Mobile Homes, Baker Co academic services to 420 - Christmas Trees Employer CENTER page to apply. c hildren a ge s 4 1 2 , 845 - Mobile Homes, Union Co Baker County is accept• I I 425 - Computers/Electronics multi-disciplinary team.

850- Lots 8 Property, Baker Co WALLOWA MEMORIAL ing applications for the Pnvate non-profit agency I I I I I 430- For Sale or Trade WALLOWA V A LLEY Hospital, Located in 855 - Lots 8 Property, Union Co p osition o f V e t e r a n www. rcckids.or .

435 - Fuel Supplies Servic e Of f i c e r Senior Living is looking Enterprise, OR 860 - Ranches, Farms CaII 541-963-8666 440 - Household Items through S e p t ember t o hire a R N C a s e I s recruiting EMT S t u870 - Investment Property I • I I I dents. E m e r g e n cy Manager for the As1 8, 2014.

T h i s i s a 445 - Lawns 8 Gardens LA GRANDE Post Acute 880 - Commercial Property Medical T e c h n i cian full-time position with I I • sisted Li v i n g and Rehab is hiring for a 450 - Miscellaneous Course Available. Suca beginning salary of F ull T i m e R . C . M . , Memory Care CommuI • I 460 - Musical Column c essfu l st ude n t s nity. Offenng 40 hour/ 900 - Transportation $3,152 per month plus R.N.. Sign on bonus 465 - Sporting Goods would be e l igible to excellent benefits. Apweek, h ealth i n s u r902 - Aviation available. Please apply a pply for f u ture O N 470 - Tools ance and paid time off. plicants must have the at 91 Aries Lane in La 910 - ATVs,Motorcycles,Snowmobiles C ALL/RELIEF J o b a bility t o o b t a i n a c M ust b e able t o 475 - Wanted to Buy Grande or c al l 915 - Boats 8 Motors c reditation f ro m t h e m ulti-task an d h a v e O penings w it h W a l 541-963-8678. LGPAR 480 - FREEItems 920 - Campers United States Departl ea d e r s h i p lowa EMS. Qualified i s a E E O/AAP e m - s trong candidates will be con925 - Motor Homes ment of Veterans Afskills. Will be responsiployer. sidered for full scholarfairs. For additional inble for employee train500 - Pets 8 Supplies 930 - Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels ship. Classes start Ocing and evaluations. formation, please conLA GRANDE Post Acute 505 - Free to a Good Home 940 - Utility Trailers tober 1, 2014. Registact the State EmployRehab is hiring for a Long Term Care expet ration D e a d l in e i s 510- Lost 8 Found 950- Heavy Equipment ment Department at Full Time L.P.N.. Sign rience is p r e f erred.

September 20, 2014, 520 - Pet Grooming 960 - Auto Parts 1575 Dewey Avenue, Send Resume to Jenon bonus available. and will be accepted 525 - Pet Boarding/Training 970 - Autos for Sale Baker City, OR. All apPlease apply at 91 Arnife r O ls o n at on a first come, first ies Lane in La Grande olson©arte an.com or 530- Pet Schools, Instruction plicant s w il l be 990 - Four-Wheel Drive serve basis. For Regispre-screened. or call 541-963-8678. apply in person at 605 550 - Pets, General t ration i n f o r m a t i o n , Baker Countyis an equal Medical Parkway, EnLGPAR is a EEO/AAP contact Tim Peck at 1000 - Legals opportunity employer. terpnse, OR 97828. employer. tpeck©wchcd.org EOE. •

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THE OBSERVER a BAKER CITY HERALD — 5B

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

DEADLINES : LINE ADS:

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

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Baker City HeraId: 541-523-3673e www.bakercityheraId.com • classifiedsObakercityheraId.com• Fax: 541-523-6426' The Observer: 541-963-3161e www.la randeobserver.com • classifiedsOlagrandeobserver.com • Fax: 541-963-3674 xg w 360 - Schools & Instruction INCOME TAX COURSE

380 - Baker County Service Directory ARE YOU l o oking for housework help? No time for extra cleaning? Call Maryanne for a Iob well done. Ref. a vailable . $15 / h r .

541-508-9601

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BOONE'S WEED 8t Pest Control, LLC. Trees, Ornamental @ Turf-Herbicide, Insect & Fungus. Structural Insects, including Termites. Bareground weed control: noxious weeds, aquatic weeds.

Agriculture & Right of Way. Call Doug Boone, 541-403-1439.

LA GRANDE SCHOOL OF BALLET! — Ballet, Pointe, Tap - Tumble, Modern, Jazz Registration: 3- 6pm August 28th & on!

Swanee Herrmann

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CEDAR 8t CHAIN link fences. New construct ion, R e m o d el s & ha ndyma n services.

Kip Carter Construction 541-519-6273 Great references.

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380 - Baker County Service Directory Adding New Services: "NEW" Tires Mount & Balanced Come in for a quote You won't be disappointed!!

Mon- Sat.; 8am to 5pm LADD'S AUTO LLC 8 David Eccles Road Baker City (541 ) 523-4433

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Construction, Inc CCB¹192854. New roofs & reroofs. Shingles, metal. All phases of construction. Pole buildings a specialty.

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ANTIQUE FURNITURE repair, Custom woodwork. 541-523-2480

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Call: Clear Windows, Window Cleaning Service Commercial & Residential

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541-523-6074 friendly house. Fenced No dogs, no smoking. smoking/pets, $675mo paid. Sorry, no pets.

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541-963-4907 Takin A Ii c a tions viewing o r a d d itional $900/month; $925/deElectnc, W/S/G pd.

3-BDRM, 2 ba th. W/D rent or purchase inforposit. 541-786-6058.

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2-BDRM, 1 bath. N ew $750/mo, $750 dep. $800/mo plus dep.

STUDIO, $ 3 00/mo + Te I I s o m e o n e H a p py paint, carpets, range, +Last month's rent paid Molly Ragsdale FOR RENT or For Sale: water heater. $550/mo $300 dep. w/s/g paid. Birthday in our classified in 3installments In La Grande, 2 bd, 1 Property Management No smoking or pets.

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1433 Madison Ave., Home $69,000 Cash or 402 Elm St. La 541-519-9846 Durkee FOR RENT, newly reGrande. modeled 2 bedroom 1 Ca II 541-910-3696 1 /2 bath h o us e o n FSBO: Sm., cute 2-bdrm 1-bath on 2 1/4 acres W ashington S t r e e t with washer and dryer, w/view.Close to town. new appliances and $100,000.

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No Smoking $850 a 7 days/24 houraccess month. 541-786-3518 541-523-4564 UNION, 2bd, 1ba $650. COMPETITIVE RATES FSBO: 3-BDRM, 2 bath, 3/4 finished basement. f k 2bd , 2 b a $ 6 9 5 Behind Armory on East Small yard, close to 541-91 0-0811 and H Streets. Baker City downt o w n .

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THE OBSERVER a BAKER CITY HERALD —9B 1010 - Union Co. 1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF Preliminary UNION COUNTY Determination for BOARD OF Water Right Transfer COMMISSIONERS T-11761 T-11761 filed by the CorGOOD ROAD VACATION poration of the Presid-

crements for a fee of ing B i s ho p o f the $ 600.00 paid i n a d vance. The extension NOTICE IS H E REBY C hurch O f J es u s 2.73 acres, $45,000 ICing Quad P.S. 2,500 f ee shall b e i n t h e G IVEN, t h e Uni o n Christ Of L a t ter-Day and 3 acres, $49,000 ICFI wench, hand f orm o f c e r t i f ied o r County Board of ComSaints, 79 S Main St, Surplus Sale 8r Auction 208-761-4843 heaters, Sedona Rip LegaI No. 00037967 missioners will hold a S uite 1000, Salt Lake cashier's check made saw, 26" tires, front Published: September 3, payable to the c o mpublic h e a r in g on City, UT 84111-1929, B aker County w i l l b e bumper, gun case & 10,17, 2014 missioner. If the high Tuesday, September proposes a d d i t ional holding a public sale cover for ATV. bidder closed the sale 1 6, 2014, a t 1 0 : 0 0 points of appropriation Buying or Selling CORNER LOT. Crooked and auction of surplus FHA ¹ 4313478864 272 miles, $8,000 a .m. i n t h e J o s e p h and a change in place pnor to the expiration Real Estate?

C reek S u b d i v i s i o n . items on September TS¹14-13014-25 ca II: 541-786-5870 p eriod, t h e u n u s e d Building Annex Conferof use u nder CertifiOur name is under 11005 ICristen W ay .

26, 2 0 1 4 a t 261 0 NOTICE OF DEFAULT portion of th e e x tenence Room, 1106 "IC" cate 35175. The nght SOLD! 101 ft. x 102 ft. Island Grove St., Baker City, AND FORECLOSURE sion fee shall be apAve., La Grande, to reallows the use of 0.05 915- Boats & Motors City. $70,000.

OR. The sale will start SALE WHEREAS, on view a petition submitcfs from a well in Sec. plied to w a r d t he A rmand o Rob l e s , at 8:00 am and run un11/02/2000, a certain a mount d ue . I f t h e ted by Dennis Cross to 9, T3S, R38E, WM for 541-963-3474, 19 1/2" Sea Nymph. 135 til 1:00 pm. Sale items (Deed of Trust) was high bidder is unable vacate the f o llowing i rrigation in S e c ts . 9 hp Evinrude outboard.

541-975-4014 include o f f ic e f u r n iexecuted by Winnifred t o c l o s e t h e sal e p ortion o f Co u n t y and 10. The applicant 541-523-5315, Mike ture, tools, electronics, E. Oesterling, as TrusR oad 4 5 4 — Good proposes a d d i t ional within the required peand other misc. items. tor, in favor of Wells nod, or within any exRoad: points of appropriation The auction will begin F argo Hom e M o r t - t ension s o f t im e 541-963-4174 in Sec. 3, T3S, R38E, ROSE RIDGE 2 Subdivi- 925 - Motor Homes at 10;00 am and w ill gage, Inc, as Beneficigranted by the Secre- A 60 f oot w i de WM and to change the See all RMLS sion, Cove, OR. City: include the following: ary, and Amerititle, as right-of-way approxiplace of use to Sec. 3.

Sewer/VVater available. tary, the high bidder Listings: Trustee a nd w as m ately 2000 f eet i n The Water Resources may be required to forRegular price: 1 acre www.valleyrealty.net R eco r d e d on 1989 Jeep Cherokee feit the cash deposit length along the west Department proposes m/I $69,900-$74,900 1999 Ford Taurus 11/13/2000 as Instruor, at the election of property lines of Tax to approve the transWe also provide property (2) 2000 Chevy Tahoe ment No. 00460103B, Lots 1601, 1800 and a fer, based on the remanagement. C heck the Foreclosure Com2006 Chevy Impala i n the o f f ic e o f t h e p ortion of 1 70 0 a n d q uirements o f O R S missioner after consulout our rental link on 2 002 D o d g e R a m Bake r C o u nt y , t ation wit h t h e H U D east property line of a Chapter 540 and OAR 894,000 BEAUTIFUL our w ebs i t e 1500 Ext. Cab Oregon Recorder, and 690-380-5000.

Field Office represenp ortion o f T a x L o t www.ranchnhome.co VIEWS TOLOOK AT WHEREAS, the Deed tative, will be liable to 1900, all in Twp. 1N, A ny person ma y f i l e , m or c aII from your 10 acres in All Sale and Auction of Trust was insured Range 40 EWM, SecIointly or severally, a HUD for any costs inRanch-N-Home Realty, 2007 PHOENIX Cruiser Union, Land is builditems shall be transb y t he U N IT E D Class B Motorhome. curred as a result of tion 5. p rotest o r s t a n d i ng In c 541-963-5450. able, subject Io septic ported off county propSTATES SECRETARY such failure. The Com28,000 mi., new tires, s tatement w i t h i n 3 0 approval. 13249042 erty by purchaser on OF HOUSING AND fresh battenes for the missioner may, at the Adlacent landowners days after the last date I the day of the sale, no URBAN D EVELOPCentury 21 I new owner.. No damand interested persons of newspaper publicadirection of HUD Field exceptions. Payment MENT, (the Secretary) Eagle Cap Realty, age, pets or smoking.

Office Representative, are invited to s u b m it t ion o f t h i s n o t i c e , p ursuant to t h e N a i 541-9634511.

V ery g o o d s h a p e . is Due upon receipt of offer the property to w ritten o r o r a l t e s t i09/10/2014 . C aI I tional Housing Act for $38,500. May be seen the property and only the s e cond h i g hest mony before or on the (503) 986-0807 to obon the day of the sale.

860 - Ranches, farms the purpose of providby appt. 541-519-4960 day of the hearing. If tain additional informabidder to an a mount FOR SALE by owner — 3 All Auction items to be ing single family housequal to th e h ighest n o opposition Is p i e tion or a protest form.

Bedroom 1 bath home 7 1/2 acres in Richland 930 - Recreational sold as is to the highing; and WHEREAS, price offered by that sented, the Board of If no protests are filed, o n large c o rner l o t est and best bidder.

All the beneficial interest with 3 - b dr m 1 - b ath Vehicles b idder. There i s n o C ommissioners m a y the Department will isa cross f r o m pa r k . home. Abundant waSale items sold as is in the Deed of Trust is grant the request with sue a final order connght of redemption, or SALE of RVs not 2911 North 4th street for posted price. Cash n ow ow ned b y t h e ter. Cross fenced, 6 THE right o f p o s s e s sion s uch restriction as i t s istent w it h t h e p r ebeanng an Oregon inLa Grande. New carSecretary, pursuant to or checks will be acpastures, Solid barn, based upon a nght of deems r e a s onable. liminary determination. signia of compliance is pet, New roof, Large cepted.

For questions a n a s s ignment r e Orchards w/cherries, redemption, i n t he Additional information illegal: cal l B u i lding cal Baker County FaICitchen, Small Shop, corded on 4/4/2008, as peaches and p e ars. on the request may be Published: September 10 mortgagor or o t h e rs Codes (503) 373-1257. and upgrades, asking cilities, 541-523-6416.

I ns t r u m e n t ¹ $240,000. possible disobtained from the Unand 17,2014 subsequent to a fore$129,000 Please call 08150095B i n the count for quick sale. closure completed purion County Planning 208-392-9628 or 24 ft. 2013 KEYSTONE Legal No. 00038102 o ffice o f t h e B a k e r suant t o 541-51 9-71 94 t he A ct .

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LegaI No. 00037914 P assport Ul tr a l i t e Published: September 208-31 5-0886 County, Orego n Therefore, the Foreclo195RB travel t railer.

10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24, R ecor d e r , and IN THE CIRCUIT sure C o m m i s s ioner Hanley Jenkins, II 880 - Commercial Excellent c o n d i t ion. 2014 WHEREAS, a default COURT FOR THE w ill issue a D eed t o Planning Director Used two times. Rear has been made by rea- the purchaser(s) upon STATE OF OREGON Property IN THE MATTER OF c orner b a th , a n g l e son of failure to pay all receipt of t h e e n t i re Publish: August 27, 2014 FOR THE COUNTY OF 2785 MAIN ST. 4-bdrm, THE ESTATE OF shower, toilet & sink, sums due under the UNION & September 10, 2014 purchase pnce in ac3 bath w/shop, fenced JOAN D. MILLER, rear wardrobe, gas & Deed of Trust, pursu(Probate Department) cordance w i t h the backyard & 1 car garage.

Deceased. e lectric f r idge, A / C , ant t o P a ragraph 9 terms of the sale as Leqal No. 00037703 In the Matter of Estate PRICE REDUCED! $155,000 State of Oregon TV, r a dio, & DVD Subsection (i) of said of ANNABEL K. p roved herein H U D TAICE ADVANTAGE Andrew Bryan County of Baker player. 3 burner range, d eed o f T r u s t a n d CARLSEN, Deceased. does no t g u a rantee of this 2 year old home!

Owner/Broker NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S double kitchen sinnk, WHEREAS, by virtue that the property will 541-519-4072 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Clicult Couit SALE booth dinette, pantry. o f t hi s d e f ault, t h e Case No. 14-08-8498 be vacant.

The amount 1850sqft large fenced In Probate Front q u e e n bed Secretary has declared that must be paid by yard. $209,000.

Ca se N o. 14-594 On September 18, 2014 w/wardrobes on both the entire amount of NOTICE TO the Mortgagor, to stop 2905 N Depot St., LG at the hour of 1 0 :00 sides. Sleeps 4. Dual the indebtedness INTERESTED PERSON 413302 HWY 30 t he sale prior to t h e 541-805-9676 NOTICE TO a .m. a t t he Uni o n axle, much more! Dry secured by the Deed Commercial/Residential scheduled sale date is County Sheriff's Of - NOTICE IS HEREBY w eight 3 , 7 3 9 l bs . INTERESTED PERSONS of Trust to be immediVa ca nt La n d. $275,000. $85,716.94 a s of 845 -Mobile Homes fice, 1109 IC Ave, La $16,500. ately due and payable, GIVEN that the underAndrew Bryan 9/23/2014, PLUS all NOTICE I S H E REBY NOW THEREFORE, Union Co. Grande, Oregon, the 541-523-4499 signed has been apOwner/Broker other amounts that are GIVEN that the underdefendant's i n t e rest p ursuant t o po w e r pointed personal rep3 BD, 2 bath, 1 bath w/ 541-519-4072 due under the m ortsigned has been apwill be sold, sublect to MUST SEE! 2006 NoI acuzzi ba t h t ub . v esting in me by t h e resentative for the gage agreement. Plus pointed personal repredemption, in the real mad pull along, model S ingle Family M o r t f enced yard & f r u i t above-referenced esadvertising costs and r esentative.

Al l p e r property c o m m o nly tate. All persons hav3150, 2 slides. Nice, gage Foreclosure Act trees, raspbernes, dog sons h aving c l a i ms of 1994, 1 2 U . S .C. postage expenses inknown as: 760 E Ash needs some work. Will ing claims against the kennel, $20,000. Call BEST CORNER location curred in giving notice, against the estate are for lease on A dams Street, Union, Oregon 541-975-3775. s ell for $ 7 ,500. No 3 751 et seq., by 24 estate are required to mileage by the most required t o p r e s e nt Ave. LG. 1100 sq. ft.

97883. The court case Trades. 541-963-0633 CFR part 27, subpart present them, with reasonable road disthem, with v o uchers n um b e r Is B, and by the Secrevouchers attached, to 3 BDRM T RA I L E R , Lg. pnvate parking. Retance for posting noattached, to the under13-07-48531, w h e re m odel or us e a s i s . PRESIDENT GOLF Cart. tary's designation of the undersigned pern ewer w i n d ow s & tices and for the Foresigned Personal Rep541-805-91 23 U.S. BANIC TRUST, sonal representative at doors, cntrl air, deck, Good cond. Repriced us a s F o r e c losure c losur e C om m i s resentative at Silven, N.A., AS T RUSTEE Commissioner" notice at $2999. Contact Lisa 1507 Y Avenue, La f enced y a r d , i n s u l sioner's attendance at Schmeits & Vaughan, FOR LSF8 MASTER is hereby given that on Grande, OR 97850, shop-storage. $8500 (541 ) 963-21 61 the sale, reasonable Attorneys at Law, P.O. PARTICIPATION 9/24/2014 at 10:00 AM within four months afobo. 541-786-9518 and customary costs Box 965, Baker City, TRUST, BY CALIBER local time, all real and ter the date of first incurred for t itle and 970 - Autos For Sale Oregon, 97814, within HOME LOANS, INC., 850 - Lots & Proppersonal property at or publication of this nolien record searches, four (4) months after AS ITS ATTORNEY IN used i n c o n n e c t ion tice, or the claims may erty Baker Co. the n eces s a r y the date of first publi1988 FORDThunderbird FACT is plaintiff, and w ith f o l l o w in g d e be barred. out-of-pocket costs inTurbo Coupe cation of this notice, or STATE OF OREGON, All persons whose nghts 5 .78 A CRES, 3 6 x 4 8 s cribe d pre m i s e s curred by the Foreclo1961 Willy's Wagon. t he c laims m a y b e OREGON DEPARTshop, full bath, well ("Property") will be sold may be affected by sure Commissioner for 541-523-5315 Mlke barred.

8r septic installed. 7 M ENT O F S T A T E the proceedings may at public auction to the recording documents.

LANDS, ESTATE ADmi. from town. Price highest bidder: Comobtain additional inforPlus a commission for All persons whose rights reduced to $166,600.

M I N I ST RATO R, AS monly known as: 1305 mation from the rethe Foreclosure commay be affected by 503-385-8577 PERSONAL REPREValley Avenue, Baker cords of the Court, the missioner and all other the proceedings may SENTATIVE/CONCity, OR 97814 APN: personal representac osts incurred in t h e obtain additional infor855 - Lots & PropSTRUCTIVE TRUSTEE tive, or the lawyer for 0 954016CD 1 2 8 0 0 c onnection w it h t h e m ation from t h e r e OF THE ESTATE OF the personal represenerty Union Co. More thoroughly deforeclosure prior to records of the court, the JOHN FESICANICH; scnbed as: Lots 1 and tative, Charles H. Gili nstatement .

Da t e : 1/3 T O 3 a cr e lo t s , Personal RepresentaCAM CREDITS, INC„ 2, Block 30, Pacific AdSouth 12th, beautiful S eptember 3 , 2 0 1 4 UNICNOWN HEIRS OF lis. tive, or the attorneys dition, according to the view, & creek starting FORECLOSURE COM- JOHN FESICANICH, The first published on for our most current offers and to for the Personal RepOfficial Plat thereof, in Fnday, September 3, MISSIONER: CIMARa t $ 4 0 , 0 0 0 . Ca I I resentative.

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RON SERVICE CORP, P A R T I ES, i n c I u d i n g Dated and first p ubB aker and St ate o f Linda IC Carlsen of N E V A D A 4 25 lished September 3, O CCUPANTS, U N Oregon. The sale will M echem D r ive R u i- ICNOWN CLAIMING Personal Representative BUILDABLE LOTS o n 2014. be held at the followdoso, NM 88345 Teleq uiet c u l -de-sac, i n ANY R IG HT, TITLE, PERSONAL REPRESENi ng location: A t t h e p hone N o . (575 ) Sunny Hills, South LG. Personal Representative LIEN, OR INTEREST TATIVE m ain entrance to t h e 808-8394 F a c s imile 541-786-5674. Broker J. Henry IN THE PROEPRTY Linda IC. Carlsen 1415 Adams Ave • 541-963-4161 Catherine County C o u r t h ouse No. ( 5 75) 808-8397 Owned.

PO Box 894 DESCRIBED IN THE 1995 3rd St . B aker, CATHEY E. LATNER, COMPLAINT HEREIN, 1507 Y Avenue La Grande, OR 97850 O R 97814 Pe r T h e V ic e P r e s id e nt a re defendants. T h e Secretary of Housing P1 098829 9/1 0/2014 sale is a public auction LAWYER FOR PERand Urban Developto the highest bidder ment th e e s t i m ated Legal No. 00038109 SONAL REPRESENTAfor cash or cashier's o pening bi d w i l l b e TIVE. Published: September check, in hand, made Charles H. Gillis $85,891.94. There will 10, 2014 out to U n ion County 1306 Adams Avenue b e no p r o -ration o f S heriff's Office. F o r La Grande, OR 97850 taxes, rents or ot her 1010 - Union Co. m ore information o n Ph: (541) 963-2700 income o r l i a b ilities, Legal Notices this sale go to: e xcept that th e p u rFax: (541) 963-2711 PUBLIC NOTICE www.ore onshenffs. Email: chaser will pay, at or com/sa l es. ht m before the closing, his charlie©gillis-law.com prorate share of any P U B L I C N O T I C E HEREBY IS G IVEN Published: August 20, real estate taxes that Published: September 3, THAT THE TWO-YEAR 27, 2014 and have been paid by the 10,17, 2014 PERIOD FOR THE RESeptember 3, 10, 2014 Secretary to the date DEMPTION OF REAL of the foreclosure sale.

Legal No.00037997 P ROPERTIES IN - Legal No. 00037711 When making a bid, all CLUDED IN THE 2012 b idders e x c ep t t h e D ELINQUENT T A X Secretary must submit NOTICE TO LIEN FORECLOSURE a deposit totaling ten INTERESTED PERSONS PROCEEDINGS INSTIpercent (10%) of the TUTED BY U N I ON J. Glenn Null has been Secretary's estimated COUNTY, OREGON, appointed P e r s o nal b id a m o unt , i n t h e Representative (hereform o f a c a s h i er's ON AUGUST 24, 2012 after PR) of the Estate IN T H E C I RC U IT check made payable to of Mary A. Fincher, COURT O F THE the Foreclosure ComDeceased, P r o bate STATE OF OREGON missioner C i m a r r on FOR UNION COUNTY, No. 14-08-8500, Union Trustee Services. Each SUIT NUM B E R County Circuit Court, o ral bid need not be State of Oregon. All 12-08-47924 AND INaccompanied by a depersons whose rights CLUDED I N THE posit. If the successful may be affected by JUDGMENT AND DEbid is an oral, a deposit C REE ENT E R E D the proceeding may of $8,589.19 must be obtain additional inforTHEREIN ON S EPpresented before the 1. Full color Real E st ate pi ct ur e a d T EMBER 26 , 2 0 1 2 mation from the court bidding is closed.

The Start your campaign with a full-color 2x4 WILL EXPIRE ON SEP- records, the PR, or the deposit is nonrefundattorney for the PR. All TEMBER 26, 2014. picture ad in the Friday Baker City Herald able. The remainder of persons having claims and The Observer ClassiAed Section. t he p u r chase p r i c e a gainst t h e est a t e m ust b e del i v e r ed ALL PROPERTIES OR2 . Amonth of classified pictur e a d s DERED SOLD UNDER must present them to within 30 days of the THE JUDGMENT AND the PR at: Mammen & Five lines of copy plus a picture in 12 issues sale or at such time as DECREE, UNLESS RE- Null, Lawyers, LLC of the Baker CityHerald and the Observer ClassiAed Section the Secretary may deDEEMED ON OR BE- J. Glenn Null, Attorney t ermine f or good 8. Four we eks of Eu y ers Eonus and Observer P lu s Classified Ads FORE SEPTEMBER for PR cause shown, time be1602 Sixth Street Your classiAed ad automatically goes to non-subscribers and outlying areas of Baker ing of t h e e s s ence. 2 6, 2014 W IL L B E P.O. Box 477 DEEDED TO UNION and Union Counties inthe mail for one month in the Buyers Bonus or Observer Plus This amount, like the La Grande, OR 97850 COUNTY, OREGON, bid deposits, must be ClassiAed Section.

(541) 963-5259 I MMEDIATELY O N delivered in the form EXPIRATION OF THE within four months after 4 . 80 days of 24/7 online adv e r t i sin g of a cashier's or certiPERIOD OF REDEMP- the f i rs t p u b l ication That classiAed picture ad willbe there for online buyers when they're looking at www. fied check. If the SecTION, AND E VERY date of this notice or If you've never placed northeastoregonclassiAeds.com — and they look atover 50,000 page views a month. retary is the high bidRIGHT AND INTEREST they may be barred. a Classified ad, you're der, he need not pay OF ANY PERSON IN Home Se((er Special priceis for advertisi rig the same home, with rio copy chaeges in the minority! Try it t he b i d a m o u n t i n Published: September SUCH PROPERTIES ari,d ri,o refuri,dsi f c(assified ad is kiI(ed 6efore eri,d of schedu(e. o nce and se e h o w cash. The successful 10, 17, 24, 2014 WILL BE FORFEITED bidder will pay all conq uickl y y o u g e t TO UNION COUNTY, veyancing fees, all real results.

Legal No. 00038123 OREGON. estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the re- LINDA L. HILL m ainder of t h e p a y- ASSESSOR/TAX m ent an d a l l o t h e r COLLECTOR costs associated with UNION COUNTY the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the Published: September 3 and 10,2014 sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidR R R R ders will be returned Legal No. 00037917 to them. The Secretary bakercityherald.com lagrandeobserver.com may grant an extenBeautiful Cove, OR. Larger home w/ views, 3 bd 2 1/2 ba, 1.72 acres, oak floor, hot tub, pond, creek, fruit trees, $319k (541) 910-7957

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a surprise but not an outcast DEAR ABBY: I am ftve months pregnant with my second child and enguged to a wonderful man, "Tony." We get along well with my ex-husband with whom Ishare custody of my ftrst chiid. But problems may arise when the baby is born.

Ihud a night ofsexwith a friend whois of a diff erentrace.Tony knows about itand the possibility that the baby will be mixed. He feels strongly that he will help me raise the child us his own.

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WASHINGTON — In an address to the nation, President Barack Obama will outline an expanded military and political effort to combat Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq, possiblyinduding airstrikes in Syria, officials said.

The president will also urge Congress to quickly give him authority to arm moderate Syrian opposition forces fighting President Bashar Assad.

But administration officials said Obama will press forward with other elements ofhis plan without formal authorization from lawmakers.

That could include wide-ranging airstrikes in Iraq and possibly in Syria. Other elements of Obama's plan, which he was to lay out in a prime-time TV speech Wednesday, includedincreased support for Iraqi security forces, as well as military and diplomatic commitments from partners in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere.

After an hour-long discussion with congressional leaders Tuesday, the White House said Obama told lawmakers that he"has the authority he needstotake action"against the Islamic State militants.

The White House added that the president still would welcome action fiom Congress that would"aid the overall effort and demonstrate to the world that the United States is united in defeating the threat."

For Obama, a sustained U.S. intervention in the Middle East is at odds with the vision he had for the region when he ran for president on a pledge to end the

DEARABBY: Upon going into a public women's restroom where the doors fothe stalls are closed, what is the polite way to check if someoneisin a stall? Should I try to open the doororlook under toseeif there are feet?

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DEAR GOTTA: The timehonored, foolproof method is tocheck ifthere are feet.It'slessdisruptive than pushing on the door, which might startle an occupant.

— SCARED IN THE SOUTH DEAR SCARED: Say nothing prematureDEAR ABBY: Twenty-three years ago my ly. If your baby turns out to be mixed race, husband andIlostourftrstborn son.As my deal with it matter-of-factly. While there husband was uctive duty military, we could may be confusion, all you have to do is say have bur7'ed him anywhere in the United that you and Tony plan to raise this child States. At the time, we were in a place where together in a loving family. If they wish to my sister swore to me she would always live, participate, they are welcome. If not, make it and she would always be there to take care clear that you will do it without their help. ofhim.Iknew with my husband's career Your baby will not be alone. According to the we had many more moves ahead of us, and Census Btneau, the population ofmixed-race it helped to ease the loss knowing that he Americans grew 32 percent fiom 2000 to 2010. would be taken care of.

Well, that lasted all of three years. My DEARABBY: My girlfr7'erd, "Donna,"and husband and I are now at a point where I have been together for eightyears. We have a we have settled down and we know where great retutionship, respect each otherand never we should have buried our precious angel, argue. She hus a low-payingj ob, and I don't instead of trusting my sister. ask much ofherin regard to rent or other bills, Wewant to have him exhumed, cremated butshedoesbuy afew groceriesnow and then. and placedin a veterans cemetery,butmy I have always told Donna thatifshe ever question is this: Do I have the right to ask needs money, all shehas to do is ask me and my sister to pay part of the costs as she I'll help with what I can. My dilemmais that "broke"herpromise to help careformy son? she"borrowed"about $50in change I had — HEARTBROEEN MOTHER DEAR HEARTBROKEN: Please accept been saving in a coffee can and didn't tell me.

When Iasked her uboutit, she said she'd put my sympathy for the loss of your son. While it's clear that there are many hurt feelings it back. That was more than a monthago.

Am I being petty? I'd hate for this to become about what happened after his original interanissuebetween us.Should Isay something ment, I think it's time to forgive your sister.

It's a factoflife thatsometimes unforeagain, orjust wait to see what Donna does?

— SHORTCHANGED GUY seen circumstances prevent people with DEAR SHORTCHANGED: That Donna the best of intentions from keeping promises they make. Forgive her if you can, but would take the money, not tell you, and don'task herfor money.Shemay owe you not pay it back or start "feeding the kitty" is disappointing. Because it bothers you to an apology, but she does not owe you any the point of writing to me, tell her what's on money.

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Among the president's most urgent priorities will be seeking authorization from Congress to arm more moderate elements of the Syrian opposition fighting Assad. The president asked lawmakers earlier this year for a $500 million train-andequip program, but the plan stalled on Capitol Hill.

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running a smaller CIA program to train the rebels, but Obama is seeking approval foramore overtmilitary effort that could involve staging training locations in countries near Syria.

With Obama ruling out sending U.S. ground troops into combat in Iraq or Syria, bolstering thecapacity ofthe Iraqi security forces and Syrian opposition will be crucial toeffortsto rootoutthe Islamic State militant group, which has moved freely across the blurred border between the two countries.U.S. airstrikes could help give the forces in both countries the space to make gains against the extremists.

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