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Where in the paper is Monty? DOWNTOWN LA GRANDE

Eastern Oregon University is introducing a new Monty the Mountaineer mascot today. The new Monty is located in five places throughout today's Observer. The first five people to find all five, circle them and bring the paper into the Observer will win two tickets to Saturday's Montana Tech-Eastern Oregon football game. The contest ends at 5 p.m. Friday.

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Troy Berglund, who will run the new Market Place Family Foods on Fourth Street and Adams Avenue, stands in a corridor between the future grocery store shopping area and a bistro that's being added on.

• Former longtime Case review Island City The Oregon employee is focus Government Ethics of investigation Commission

• Demolition under way for Market Place Family Foods By Kelly Ducote The Observer

Demolition is bringing new life to a vacant property. Corrugated steel, old fixtures and walls are coming down to make way for a new grocery store on the corner on Fourth Street and Adams Avenue in La Grande. The owners of Market Place Family Foods broke ground on the grocery store project in late August, celebrating with a breakfast attended by about 70 people, said Troy Berglund, who will run the grocery store. Developer Al Adelsberger said not only was community support evident at the groundbreaking but so was the financial Tim Mustoe/TheObserver support as a US Bank loan underwriter Andrew Stubblefield, of Stubblefield Construction, is raised off the ground in from Portland was in attendance. a lift to pull nails and remove metal sheeting on the outside of the old blockSeeRenovation / Page 5A buster building Tuesday.

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The City of Island City is being investigated by the Union County SherifFs 0$ce because of an alleged

budgetshortfallof$43,473, which may be connected to reimbursements for questionable expenses and use of a cityfuelcard forpersonal purposes. The focus of the investigation is a former City of Island

Cityemployee,Judy Rygg, who served as Island City's cityrecorder forabout 38 yearsbefore retiring May 29. No current City of Island SeeProbe / Page 5A

completed a preliminary review of the case in August to determine if any ethics laws may have been violated by Judy Rygg. The commission found reason to look into the matter more extensively.

Walden takes issue wi U.S. Senate • Representati vecriticizesfeds,environm entalgroups forfailingtom anageforests Inside

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Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, received a heartfelt salute Tuesday afternoon at Eastern Oregon University. Page 2A

delegation, told approximately 50 community leaders, ranchers and others at a town hall meeting in Enterprise that the current wildfires "are dangerous, devastating and shouldn't be occurring at this level" of intensity. He had spent the last few days touring areas where wildfires are burning, including Canyon City and Baker City.

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ENTERPRISE — Rep.Greg Walden, R-Hood River, rapped the U.S. Senate and environmentalgroups Tuesday forfailing to require government agencies to manage publicly owned forests to minimize fire danger. Walden, the lone Republican in oregon's Congressional

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Government agencies don't have necessary tools to manage the forests, and even when they do design a program, environmental groupsuse thelegalprocessto stopit,thecongressman said. ''When they do get a plan put together, it is litigated, appealed, ChuckAnderson/ForTheObserver delayed and oftentimes fire goes Rep. Greg Walden, right, talks with Wallowa County through before they ever get on Sheriff Steve Rogers following Walden's town hall meetSeeWalden / Page 5A ing in Enterprise Tuesday.

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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT On September 16, 1994, a federal jury in Anchorage, Alaska, ordered Exxon Corp. to pay $5 billion in punitive damages for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill (the U.S Supreme Court later reduced that amount to $507.5 million).

ONTHIS DATE In 1919, the American Legion received a national charter from Congress. In1974, President Gerald R. Ford announced a conditional amnesty program for Vietnam war deserters and draft-evaders. In1982, the massacre of between 1,200 and 1,400 Palestinian men, women and children at the hands of Israeli-allied Christian Phalange militiamen began in west Beirut's Sabra and Shatila refugee camps. In 2007, O.J. Simpson was arrested in the alleged armed robbery of sports memorabilia collectors in Las Vegas. (Simpson was later convicted of kidnapping and armed robbery and sentenced to nine to 33 years in prison.)

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House Bill 3402 will allow travelers to legally drive higher speeds on lnterstate 84 between The Dalles and the Idaho border starting March 1, 2016. Several secondary highways in Central and Eastern Oregon will also see speed limits increased.

• Crews prepare Oregon Making changes The Oregon Department ofTransportation is making some changes to Oregon highways for 2016 highways in anticipation of next year's higher speed limits, which includes increasing speeds on highways in Eastern Oregon to 65 mph for cars and 60 mph for trucks speed limit increases (orange) and 75 mph for cars and 70 mph for trucks on Interstate 84 (green).

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While the higher speed limits authorized in House Bill 3402 for several Central and Eastern Oregon highways won't take effect until next year, travelers are already seeing some changes as ODOT crews perform maintenance work before winter sets in. The changes include extended or added no-passing zones indicated by a solid yellow line in the lane of travel. All motori sts are cautioned to be mindful of the changes and obey traffrc laws that restrict passing when a solid yellow line is in their lane. HB 3402 will allow travelers to legally drive higher speeds on Interstate 84 between The Dalles and the Idaho borderstarting March 1,2016.Several secondary highways in Central and Eastern Oregon will also see speed limits increased, including portions of

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"In some cases the solid yellow line indicating no-passing will be extended, leavinga shorterdistance topass slow-moving vehicles," said ODOT Traffrc Devices Engineer Eric Leaming. "In other cases new no-passing zones will be added to areasthatpreviously allowed passing. These changes are needed because as everyone travels fasterittakesmore distance to complete a passing maneuver." If there is not enough room, or if

motorists cannot see far enough ahead to safel y passothervehicles,thelane will be striped with a solid yellow line for no-passing. Part of the restriping effort includes removing the yellow skip-line in areas where new solid yellow, no-passing lines are painted on both lanes. Removal of the errant skip line from areas where it is no longer needed will be performedwith specialized water blasting equipment in October.

GRAIN REPORT Soft white wheatSeptember, $5.54; October, $5.54; November, $5.57 Hard red winterSeptember, $5.94; October, $5.94; November, $5.94 Dark northern springSeptember, $6.43; October, $6.44; November, $6.44 — Bids provided ty Island City Grain Co.

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QUOTE OFTHE DAY "Some problems are so complex that you have to be highly intelligent and well informed just to be undecidedabout them." —LaurenceJ. Peter, Canadianwriter

Walden saluted by Eastern Oregon counties He said thatwhathe has been able to accomplishis a Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood credit to the helphe has reRiver, received a heartfelt ceived fium manyin thertegion. salute Tuesday afternoon at Walden credited the "ideas Eastern Oregon University. andinnovativeness"ofthe Walden was awarded a people of Eastern Oregon with playing a big role in his plaque from the Eastern Oregon Counties Association success in achieving legislain recognition for the work tion that benefits the region. he has done for the region. Walden noted that someawe all know Congresstimesitseems harder to acman Walden quite well and complish things for Eastern Oregonbecause ofitsrural about what he has done for the region. This last year nature. he has really delivered for The inscription on the Eastern Oregon. This is plaque Walden received an indication of our sinspecifically praised the congressman for his effort in cereappreciation foryour renewing the Secure Rural leadership," said Union County Commissioner Mark Schools Act. The legislation, Davidson, who presented which first went into effect the plaque to Walden. The congressman, who was meeting with Eastern Oregon county leaders, said the plaque was a welcome surprise. "This will hang on my office wall with great pride," Walden said. By Dick Mason

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about 15 years ago, was reauthorized by Congress for two years in April. The Secme Rural Schools and Community Self DeterminationAct provides funding for counties in lieu of the large sum in timber receipts they once received. The money counties receive fium timber

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A landmark day in the battleagainst the76,475acre Grizzly Bear Complex Fire is near. Firefighters have gained theupper hand on thefire to the point that soon the firewillbem anaged by local agencies, said Jimmye Turner, a public information officer for the Grizzly Bear Complex Fire. The fire, now being fought by a Type 3 team, will handed over to two smaller Type 4 teams Thursday. One team will be managed by the Walla Walla Ranger District and the other by the Pomeroy Ranger District. The Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Oregon Department of Forestry will also be fighting the fire. Firefi ghters have been aided by the cooler weather and rain this week. The blaze, though, is far from extinguished. "(The weather) has been great, but it will not stop the whole fire," Turner said. There are presently 331people assigned to the Grizzly Bear Complex Fire, which started Aug. 13. Turneris relieved that the worsthas passed. However, he stressed that the fire will continue to be noticeable. "It is still active, still producing smoke," Turner said. M uch of the fi rehasbeen in the Weneha-Tucannon Wilderness, where it has been hard to combat because there are few roads in the wilderness, Turner said. The EagleComplex fi res, like the Grizzly Bear Complex Fire, are under control but still have pockets oflife. This was evident on Monday when ahot spotflared up, said Kathy Arnoldus, a fire information offrcer. A crew from the Dry Gulch Fire in southern Baker County was brought in to help put out the flare-up. There are now 48 people on thefi re.The fi refighters return to Baker City each night, where many ofthem live. Those who do not live there are staying in motels. The 12,763-acre Eagle Complex fires are now 75 percent contained.

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Courthouse Concert to be held inside ENTERPRISE — Due to cold and wet weather in the forecastThursday's concert, the final performance of the season in the Courthouse Concert Series, will be held at Lear's Main Street Grill. M usic startsat5:30 p.m . and will feature country roots musician John Lilly, an award-winning songwriter and performer fiom Charleston, West Virginia. He writes new songs that sound as old as the hills, and sings old songs like they were made yesterday. According to onereviewer,"If Hank Williams had a sunny disposition, he'd be John Lilly."

Leaders invited to prayer group Pastor Franklin Humber of the Summerville Baptist Church invites local government leaderstojoin Proverbs for Government Servants, a monthly gathering of those who serves the public in an elected or appointed position. Every month the group gathers in the conference room at Denny's to spend time discussing the book of Proverbs from the Bible, share prayer requests and spend time in prayer together. The next gathering will begin at 7 a.m. Thursday.

Help release pheasants lor youth hunt All interested are welcome to help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife releasepheasants forthe upcoming Saturday-Sunday

youth hunt at Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area. Meet at 5 p.m. Friday at the Ladd Marsh headquarters, 59116 Pierce Road, to participate.

Meetingfocuses on wastewater plant UNION — A City of Union town hall meeting to hear about the improvement alternatives to Union's wastewater treatment plant is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at 342 S. Main St. Items discussed will include new storage lagoons and additional cropland to irrigate treatedwastewater.Form ore information, see the article in Union's September newsletter or contact city hall at 541-562-5197.

p.m., the public is invited to join the conversation at Huber Auditorium, Badgely Hall, EOU. The Wallowa County town hall will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, Tomas Conference Room, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave. For more information, contact Barreto's office at 503-986-1458 or rep.gregbarreto@state. or.us.

Order eases management of debris

Gov. Kate Brown has directed Department of Environmental Quality Director Dick Pedersen to temporarily suspendcertain state rules and feesto help manage wildfire debris. Pedersen signed an emergency order Barreto to provide Monday to bring flexibility to overview of session the way counties and propRep. Greg Barreto, R-Cove, erty owners manage ash and will hold a series of town halls debris from recent wildfires. in September and October to The rule suspension applies discuss the2015 Legislative to cleanup and waste disSessionand address constitu- posal efforts following cataents'questions and concerns. strophic wildfires in Baker, Rep. Barreto will be joined by Douglas, Grant and Wallowa Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, counties. Pedersen waived rulesand state-imposed fees at each event. "These forums provide a that could have slowed the critical opportunity for me to establishment of temporary heardirectly from the people solid waste disposal sites, I represent in Salem, and I which in some communities encourageallwh o areable to might be needed to handle incoming debris. He also attend," Barreto said. Meetings will take place in w aivedspecifi cfeesand rules Pendleton Sept. 21 and Oct. relatedto septicsystems and management of asbestos. 6, in La Grande Sept. 22 and in Enterprise Sept. 23. On the Brown issued Executive Or22nd, Barreto will host a town der 15-17 on Thursday, which hall for Rotary members at granted Pedersen authority noon at the Transit Center, to act. DEQ's order will last 2204 E. Penn Ave. At 6:30 through Dec. 31, 2016.

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"It's time to take action on wages,"Avakian said."The reality is that Oregon's wage floor is not keeping pace with therising costofrent,child care and other expenses. We should raise our state's minimum wage so that people working full-time can afford to provide for their families." A common misconception aboutemployees earning a minimum wage is that they aTe l%J % mostly teenagers. However, acr cording to the Economic Policy Institute,roughly 80-percent of all minimum wage workers livingin states with anindexed minimum wage are atleast Tim Mustoe/TheObserver 20 years old. Women are also Local fire crews on a fire ladder are lifted from their fire disproportionately a%chd: truck to spray water onto a chemical fire at Crop Produc- According to the US. Bureau tion Services Monday afternoon. The fire temporarily ofLaborStatistics,62percent shut off traffic onto Booth Lane from Highway 82. of all minimum wage earners nationwide an. women. "A strong wage floor is an While the order helps Labor Commissioner Brad homeowners and communiAvakian announced today. important foundation for famties move more quickly to Each year, Commisily economic security,"Avakian clean up areas and rebuild sioner Avakian calculates said."By passing a higher minhomes, people should take the minimum wage by imum wage, Oregon can help families struggling to make precautionsto protectthemmeasuring the increase to ends meet while boosting the selves and their families from the Consumer Price Index, a ash and debris. Ash, in parfederal figure published by the purchasing power ofhundreds ticular, may contain asbestos, United States Bureau of Labor of thousands of Oregonians mercury, lead, cadmium and around the state." Statistics to track prices for a ixed"marketbasket"ofurban f chromium, though generally As Labor commissioner Avakian both sets the state's these constituents are found goods. The figure helps track in small amounts. Residents inflation across the country, minimum wage and oversees who are managing ash or but does not fully capture local its enforcement. debrisas a resultofw ildfire In 2013, Avakian testicost increases, such as skyshould contact their local rocketingrents in the Portland fied before the U.S. Senate's Health, Education, Labor county for more information. or Eugene metro areas. and Pensions CommitAbout 100,000 workers Minimum wage won't — 6 percentofthe state's tee in support of Sen. Tom increase in 2016 workforce — currently earn H arken's effortsto boostthe Despite rising housing, child the minimum wage. For full- federal minimum wage. In time workers, Oregon's wage 2014, Avakian was the first care and other household costs, Oregon's minimum wage floor translates to less than statewide official to call for a will remain $9.25 in 2016, minimum wage increase. $20,000 a year.

OIIITUARIES Alice Joan Allsop La Grande Alice Joan Allsop, 74, of La Grande, died Sept. 9 in Boise, Idaho. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elgin Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Forrest Martin Cove Forrest Martin, 86, of Cove, died Tuesday at his home. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling arrangements.

Kathleen M. Livingston La Grande Kathleen M. Livingston,74,ofLa Grande,died M onday at a localcare facility. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel &

Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

past he worked for Eagle Truck and Machine. Shane is survived by his wife, Leann; daughter, Nikie Hansen and her husband, Allan; two grandchildren; Elgin Thompson ha m on June 1965-201 5 his son, Rian; parents, Steve 8, 1985, and in the early '90s, they moved to and Bobbie Thompson; Elgin. brother, Steve Thompson, Shane Rian Thompson, Shane was an avid outand his partner, Clell Asher; 50, of Elgin, died at home, surrounded by family Sept. doorsman. Most weekends, sister, Kathy Crader and her 11 after a battle with brain he could be found out in the husband, Vernon; fathermountains, getting firewood, in-law and mother-in-law, cancer. A celebration oflife will be held at 2 p.m. Saturdriving around, hunting, Marvinand MarjorieCunfishing or camping with ningham, as well as sevday at the Elgin Stampede Hall. People areasked to family and friends. When he eral nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. Shane dress casually. A potluck was not in the mountains, reception will follow. People he was spending time with was preceded in death by his family and friends havhis grandparents, Ralph and are asked to contact A.J. Hansen at 503-270-0832 to ing barbecues or visiting Jane Thompson and Jim let him know what dish they his grandkids out of town. and Izzy Morgan, and greatShane enjoyed helping othwould like to bring or to find grandparents, cousins, aunts ers any chance that he could, and uncles. outwhat dishes are needed for the potluck. During the even it ifwas a complete Online condolences may be celebration, the family would stranger or fiiend in need made to the family at www. of an extra hand. He was lovelandfuneralchapel.com. lovetohear memories of Shane and the times spent the maintenance/tool man with him, for those who are at Northwood Manufacturing for the camper line and able to do so. Shane was born on Aug. 1, made severalclosefriends La Grande during the 13 years he 1923-201 5 1965, in La Grande to Steve and Bobbie Thompson. He worked there. He was also a was raised in La Grande and welder by trade, and in the Frederick"Fred" Charles

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Frederick 'Fred' Charles Rose

Rose, 91, of La Grande, died Sept. 6 at a local care facility. A private service will be held at a later date. Fred was born Nov. 26, 1923, in Watertown, South Dakota, to John and Grace Rose. He served the country while in the Army Air Corps during World War II i1943-1945l flyIng missions withthe 483rd Bombardment Group over Africa and Europe. He married Rena Dickes in 1946, and was married 66 years until her death in 2012. Fred moved to Elgin in 1986 to a home that he loved. Fred is survived by his son, Douglas Rose, and his wife, Lee; daughter, Deborah Loree, and her husband, John; seven grandchildren

and 10 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace; eight brothers and two sisters, and his wife, Rena. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel. com.

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PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT LA GRANDE POLICE Accident: No one was injured Monday morning in a crash at Fourth Street and Adams Avenue. Arrested: Jacob AllanWaibel, 22, La Grande, was arrested Monday on a Union County warrant charging failure to appear on original charges of possession of heroin, possession of meth and unlawful possession of a firearm. Cited: Priscilla ReneeYoung, 40, unknown address, was cited Tuesday in lieu of lodging on a

charge of third-degree theft. Accident: No one was injured Tuesday afternoon in a crash at 1510 Adams Ave. Arrested: Billy Clemons, 22, unknown address, was arrested Tuesday on a Union County warrant charging failure to appear on an original charge of seconddeg ree theft.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Cited: Alyssa R. Johnson, 23, La Grande,was cited Monday on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants crash,

reckless endangerment and reckless driving. Arrested: Ryan Neil Porter, 34, unknown address, was arrested Monday on a Union County Pa roI e a nd Pro bati on wa rra nt charging order of supervision suspension of detention.

LA GRANDE FIRE AND AMBULANCE Crews responded to a fire alarm, a mutual aid request for a structure fire and five medical calls Monday. Crews responded to 10 medical calls Tuesday.

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like what Coos Bay police did on Wednesday, is a good idea. Our law enforcement agency is taking the opportunity to remind drivers about basic rules of the road. And that includes yielding to folks on foot. The police plan to conduct another traKc operation at the intersection of Central Avenue and Eighth Street, an intersection that has generated pedestrian-related complaints in the past. At the same time, those of us who choose to hoof it need to remember the rules that apply to us: Keep your feet on designated paths, use crosswalks at intersections instead of crossing in the middle of blocks and always walk in the direction of oncoming traKc. Fortunately, for smaller communities like ours, the solution can be easy to implement and incredibly cheap. Rules of the road exist for a reason. All we need to do is follow them. •

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The latest report on pedestrian safety by the advocacy group Oregon Walks revealed some sobering statistics we all should ponder. While auto traKc deaths in the state are on the decline, pedestrian deaths on our roads are rising. According to the organization's analysis, over the last decade overall traKc deaths have dropped 31 percent. At the same time, pedestrian fatalities have risen from 9 percent to 16 percent. And to compound the troubling news, people over age 65 are four times as likely to be killed on foot, making up 22 percent of pedestrian deaths while representing just 13.6 percent of the overall population. What's going on here? Oregon Walks Executive Director Noel Mickelberry thinks many folks have just grown lax about pedestrian safety. That, coupled with an overall lack of investment in pedestrian amenities, has most likely contributed to the recent increase in fatalities. The issue is especially relevant because recently the Surgeon General of the United States announced anew program: Step ItUp! The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities. The nation's top doctor is promoting walking to encourage healthier lifestyles and encouraging communities to help make walking safer. That's one reason why the spot traKc enforcement,

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eral forest management is once again in the spotlight with 43,000 fires burning over 8 million acres so far this year. Eastern Oregon hasn't been spared fiom the heartache, with three fires alone burning nearly 200,000 acres on three national forests. This is the time for communities to come together to helpthosewho've been affected.It'sa time for all of us to thank the brave men and women who are risking their lives to fight these fires. Simultaneously, there has never been a better time for our federal policy makers to work together and find betterforestpolicies. It's true that thinning and maintenance areclearly needed aspartofacom prehensive solution, as the East Oregonian recently opined. But the newspaper is sending mixed messages when the editors laud a strategy that"doesn't rely on a return to discredited 20th centuryindustrial forestryapproaches."The editorialoffers no explanation on what thatmeans, or who is proposing such a strategy. One can only assume it's a straw-man argument todiscount theroleactiveforestm anagement can playin proactivelyreducing the risks of catastrophic wildfire. Federal wildfire funding should be fixed, f ire detection should be mode~ a n d governments at all levels should improve their coordination andresponse to these events.All of these solutions make sense. Butmerely tIeating the symptoms will not

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these materials. Due to the lack of timber harvesting on federal lands, Eastern Oregon maysomeday facethesame problem Nick Smith is executIve with the region's remaining mills hanging director of Healthy by a thread. Despite being surrounded by Forests, Healthy Communities. He lives an abundant and renewable resource, no manufacturer can stayin business within Roseburg. My Voice columns should be out a reliable source ofraw material. I don't know anyone in the forest prod500 to 700 words. Submissions should include a portrait-type ucts industry who is pinning their hopes to"20th centuryindustrial forestry apphotograph of the author. Authors also should include their full name, proaches." I don't know anyone who is agitating for industrial clearcuts on Eastern age, occupation and relevant Oregon's dry forests as the solution, but I organizational memberships. know many who are active participants in Email columns to acutler@ forest collaboration. Though local collaborlagrandeobserver.com. atives have made progressin identifying shared goals and have achieved consensus cure the disease, in this case the 60 million on some very contentious issues, critical forest projects continue to be hamstrung to 80 million acres of unnaturallyoverby litigation, counterproductive regulation stockedfederalforeststhataIe sick and vulnerable to wildfne, ~ a n d disease. and arbitrary forest policies. We will never To be certain there is no quick fix to bring getcloseto reachingourforestrestoration our forests back to health, though any goals until these problems are fixed. serious strategy to contain the gmwth and Addressing litigation and other severity of wildfires mustindude commer- obstacles toforestmanagement isa cial thinning and the ability to tIeat forests heavyliftforsome ofourrepresentatives on alargerscaleandfasterpace. in Congress. But there are reasonable As we've seen in the Southwest, it is solutions pending in the U.S. Senate that very dificult to effectively and efficiently would elevate the role of collaboratives and give the ForestService more toolsto treatforestswithoutforestproductsinfiastructure including loggers, trucks and expediteforesthealth projects.W e should mills. The U.S. Forest Service is now facing urge our senators to support these solutherealityofrestoringforestswherethere tions without delay. It's time to treat the is no industry to pay for the removal of disease, not just the symptoms.

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The older and the newer side of the building that once held BlockbusterVideo is shown on Tuesday when construction crews took down the metalsheeting from the outside of the building.

RENOVATION Continued from Page1A "He actually stayed overnight,"Adelsberger said. Berglund said the groundbreaking event was fun but marked the beginning of a lot of work. Berglund and Adelsberger have undertaken a renovation of the building that once housed Blockbuster Video with the help of the La Grande Urban Renewal Agency,

The DryGulch fi re near Halfwayhas prompted Cycle Oregon officials to make major changes to the routeforthe 2,200 bicyclists who started the week-long eventSunday morning in Baker City. The original schedule called for riders to spend Tuesday nightin Halfway, then ride north on the Wallowa MountainLoop Road on Wednesday to Wallowa Lake for a two-night stay there. But with the fire bringing almost 300 firefighters to Halfway, and smoke hanging thick at times in the Pine Valley, Cycle Oregon organizers decided Monday to cancel those plans. Instead, riders stayed both Monday and Tuesday nights in Cambridge, Idaho. Today, the cyclists will pedal &om Cambridge to Farewell Bend State Park — reversing the route they rode on Monday.

On Thursday, riders will return to Baker City, where

theQ spend the night. On Friday, cyclists will pedal to La Grande, where theQ stay overnight as planned in the original schedule. Union County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kristen Dollarhide said La Grande volunteers hope cyclists will continue to La Grande on Friday as scheduled and not decide to return home when they see their cars in Baker. oWe're hoping all the riders hold on still," she said. "Everything is still on as planned." Live music is planned for Pioneer Park, where the cyclists will be camping and at"The Lot" next to Benchwarmers on Friday afternoon and night. Cycle Oregon will end on Saturday as plannedwith a ride &om La Grande to Baker City.

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which has approved a $500,000 loan for the project. The loan can later convert to a grant if the store meets certain benchmarks, including job creation, outlined in the URA agreement. "Itreall y feelsgood tobeworkingon it now," said Berglund, who also owns and operates Mt. Joseph Family Foods in Wallowa County. Berglund has been traveling to La Grandethreedays a week to help with the interior demolition, which is nearly complete. Then, contractors will turn their attention to "dirt work" that will establish a foundation for the project, which includes a new facade on the building and an elevator from the loadingarea forbasement storage. While the store area currently bears littl eresemblance to agrocery store, Berglund can see it coming together. "I've been over the plans enough to know where everything goes," he said. Still, the venture is a new one, even though Berglund has run his store in Joseph about a decade and has prior experience in grocery stores. "I'vealways taken existing storesalreadyoperating and overhauled them," he said. The La Grande store is also new in that Berglund will have the building's basement to use as storage for bulk product that can be stocked on shelves

PROBE Continued from Page1A City employees are being investigated, according to Island City Mayor Delmer Hanson. cThe investigation involves ethics, improper use of fuel cards, thattypeofthing," Hanson said. The investigation, which startedlastweek,isbeing conducted at the request of an agent for the City of Island City's insurance company, Citycounty Insurance Services. Union CountySherif Boyd Rasmussen said the initial partoftheinvestigation has been completed. Rasmussen said the investigation will soon be turned over to another law enforcement agency. The reason is that the City of Island City has a contract with the Union County Sher-

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As construction gets jump started, insulation and debris are the only things currently visible inside the Market Place Family Foods building. This area will be a bistro with access to the main shopping area. here or in Joseph. His truck that will be transporting smoked meats from his Joseph store to La Grande will be taking inventory &om storage back to the shelves in Wallowa County. cWe don't want that truck to run empty in any direction," Berglund said. The owners of Market Place Family Foods have also decided on a name and chef for the deli. 4th Street Bistro will be run by Andrea Berglund, Troy's daughter, who was previously a chef at Liquid Assets in Ashland. Troy Berglund said the bistro will offer grilled selections, hot and cold plates, with some of his smoked meats highlighted in dishes. cWe're going to have a rotating menu," he said. Berglund and Adelsberger expressed relief at seeing the project coming to fiuition after a long journey. They first made a public pitch to the URA for

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ifI"s 0$ce for law enforcement services. cWe want to avoid the possibility of conflict of interest," Rasmussen said. The case, which covers a periodofabout six years,is also being investigated by the OregonGovernment Ethics Commission. The ethics

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the project in March 2014. The URA approvedfunding forthe projectlater in 2014, although approval for a Small Business Administration loan didn't come until earlier this year. As part of the SBA loan, US Bank also requested

$100,000 of the city's $500,000 be transferred to the bank for liquidity, which the URA approved this spring. Adelsberger said otheraspectsofthe project have taken a while. Before coming to the URA, they completed a feasibility study. They also had on-street parking spotsapproved forAdams Avenue for Charter customers to use while the parking lot is in the middle of construction. "Now we'refastforward to a place that'sgreat,"Adelsberger said.oWe have to stay under budget and get through the weather. It's hard, but it's well worth it." According to the revised URA agreement, the store must be completed by June 30, 2016.

commission began looking into the case in June at the request of city officials. "Once wefound out about the problem,we wanted to have someone outside look into it to make sure our concerns were valid," said Hanson, who began his first term as mayor in January. The OregonGovernment Ethics Commission completed a preliminary review of the case in August to determine if any ethics laws m ay have been violated by

have requested and received reimbursement from the City of Island City for nonreimbursable expenditures and used the city's fuel card forpersonal fuelfor herself and relatives. A message left with Rygg went unreturned before the Observer went to press. The OregonGovernment Ethics Commission voted on Sept. 3 to conduct an investigation relating to possible violations of Oregon Government Ethics law, one which is to be completed in

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The commission found reason to look into the matter more extensively. It stated that information available for preliminary review indicates that Rygg may

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Rep. GregWalden addresses the crowdTuesday during a town hall meeting in Enterprise.

WALDEN Continued ~om Page1A the ground," he noted."All those things need to be changed." Walden has championed legislation to allow thinning and clearingofforeststo reduce the danger of wildfire, including the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, the Healthy Forests Initiative and segments of other bills. He said the forestry bill passed this year by the House of Representatives would address several issues, including requiring a bond before an organization could litigate to appeal a law or government action on forest management. "I don't know about you, but I think those who would shut everything down have a little skin in the game," he said of environmentalists."If they don't like that, that's their problem. I don't

If you find that you are having difficulty getting out of bed in the morning because of heelpain,you may have plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is the tight band of ligament that makes up thearch of your foot.Itcan be unusually tight because of high arched feet, or o vers tretched because of flat or pronating (turning in) feet. In either case, the ligament or fascia gets strained because of constant tension. After resting through the night, the ligament tightens to remind you on that first step that you have a sore heel. Of all th e f oot problems encountered, it is especially important to seek early treatment forheel pain. Recovery is much quicker with early i ntervention. If th e pain i s chronic, then there is sometimes a struggle to get the heel

like what they do." Walden's dislike of the environmental movement was echoed by county commissioner Paul Castilleja. "The environmentalists are constantly suing the hell out of the citizens about their right to use their resources," Castilleja told Walden. Walden told the town hall audience that for the third year in a row, the House has passed legislation to change how forests are managedand givelocal communities more voice in the process. This year's forestry bill also would have the Federal Emergency Management Agency pay firefighting costs that exceed the U.S. Forest Service

budget. "To be fiank with you, I can't get any help out of the Senate,"Walden said. cWe'retrying to get it dislodged and move forward. We've got to turn the heat up.

back to normal in a t imely manner. Several treatments exist for heel pain. There are medicines that can be prescribed to help with the pain and inflammation. A regimen of stretching exercises is usually instituted. In addition, special insoles can be placed inside your shoes. Ninety percent of heel pain sufferers do not need surgery. Other causes of heel pain exist. Heel pain at night can be a sign of decreased circulation in your feet. Another cause could include an unusually large spur or bone prominence of the heel. In many older adults, a loss of the fatty padding to the heel can be the source of discomfort. The bottom line? Your heel should not be interfering with your activity level. If you suffer from heel pain, perhaps it is time to get it evaluated. •

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HELLS CANYON MULE DAYS

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Hells Canyon Mule Days, held in Enterprise last week, is known for its family atmosphere, where the love of mules brings like-minded peopletogether fora weekend of ungodly brays piercing the air, friendly competition in a non-sanctioned event, and crowds hoping that the mules will cooperate with their training, then bursting into laughter when they don't. Unlikely friendships are developed in association with mules, and one of them is between long-time Wallowa County rancher Larry Waters and Shawna Aborgast. Waters and his wife, Juanita, past grand marshals of Hells Canyon Mule Days, have opened their home, their livesand theirheartstoAborgast and her family, giving her the encouragement to move forward into her life with confidence. Fiveyears ago,afriend invited Aborgast to attend the Lee Scott Memorial Plowing Bee, held annually at the Waters'ranch. She fell in love with the mules pulling wagons

"I used to be uptight. But Larry and the mules have taught me to slow down." — Shawna Aborgast

and plows. Though she barely knew Larry Waters, she asked questions and was invited to learn more. Waters, a Californian, landed in Wallowa County in 1960. He spent three summers working at Merle Hawkins' Lapover Pack Station up the Lostine River. Smiling, Waters says, "Packing up in the mountains was almost like going to heaven." Nowadays, his wagon and team arecrowd favoritesatarea parades and other events. The fiiendly teasing between Waters and Aborgast revealsa teacher'spleasure in passing along his knowledge to a willing learner. The first task for the shy and quiet hardworking single mother of three children was riding on the back of a cart leading a mule in training. Having fun with that, the student of mules learned about maintaining their health and har-

,t Qr'h& nessing and driving them. In observing the mules and their different personalities, she soon learned the key to communication. "Ilearned what isnota partofa mule's vocabulary," she says. Aborgast's confidence grew as her skills increased in handling the mules."I used to be uptight. But Larry and the mules have taught me to slow down." She sports a large belt buckle she won in the 2014 Hells Canyon Mule Days Pleasure Driving competition. Aborgast was married this past June, and Larry and Juanita Waters took part in the ceremony standing in for her parents who could not attend. She is employed at Tamarack Ranch where she helps with horse breeding and training. "She's going to be all right," says Waters with a kind nod toward the young woman who drives with mules.

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LarryWaters and Shawna Aborgast at the 2015 Hells Canyon Mule Days. The pair have become friends over their shared love of mules and participation in the Hells Canyon Mule Days.

Ci girl comes home to her Wallowa Coun roots was born in Wallowa

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t County. You would think that my birthplace would make me a country girl, but that isn't the case at all. I fell off the only horse I fried to ride here. When I was about 2 years old, I moved out of Wallowa County to Vancouver, Washington, where I was raised. In my case, the old sayingis reversed - aYou can take the girl out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the girl." Where have I been in the meantime? All over the place. I taught English in South Korea, invested in a bungalow resort in Thailand, was a freelance writer in Seattle, and even managed to get a B.A. in English from Washington State University. But something about Wallowa County brought me back to my roots. I'm not directly attributing my return entirely to the fact that Enterprise

REBECCAICING now has a Thai restaurant, but that definitely played a part in it. You may wonder how I ended up here again and that, my friends, is a long story that basically boils down to my family ties here. My grandfather, Don Wilson, who recently passed away, was a longtime resident of Wallowa. My grandpa was a football, basketball and track coach at Wallowa High School, as well as a social studies teacher from the mid-1950s until he retired in 1980. Grandpa gave me a place to stay. My grandma, Eileen Wilson, lived here and was the Wallowa High School librarian and an English teacher. I fell in love with Wallowa County as a little girl, when I would come up to Wallowa

Lake to visit our family's cabin. I was enthralled with the natural beauty of the lake and mountains when I got older, but when I was young, it was all about swimming and putt putt golfing and playing cards with my grandparents and brothers at the cabin. Now that I'm older, Iunderstand completely why they call Wallowa County"God's country." I currently work in Enterprise for the Wallowa Valley Center of Wellness and live in Wallowa County, where I am still trying to figure out the lay of the land. When I lived in Seattle, I was a freelance writer for both Klat.com and Miss A, a national digital magazine devoted to charitable events and fashion. Rebecca King rs a Wallowa County resident, freelance writer,world traveler, kimchieater,music lover and Seahawks fan.

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With the change in the past two weeks from the hot and dry weather to the cooler temperatures it might be time to sit back and reflect on another time the weather made a change. This photograph shows the fountain by the lodge at Wallowa Lake completely frozen.You might think this was December or January, but it happened March 22, 1935.

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ON DECIC THURSDAY • Prep volleyball: Grant Union at Elgin, 5 p.m . • Enterprise at lmbler, 5 p.m. • Burns at Cove, 5 p.m. • Adrian at Powder Valley, 5:30 p.m. • Vale at La Grande, 6 p.m. FRIDAY • Prep football: Wallowa at Notus, Idaho, 6 p.m. • Pendleton at La Grande, Community Stadium, 7 p.m. • Elgin at Liberty Christian, Richland, Washington, 7 p.m. • Enterprise at Heppner, 7 p.m. • Pilot Rock at Union/Cove, Cove,7 p.m. • Prep volleyball: La Grande, Enterprise at Baker Tournament, TBA • Joseph at Pine Eagle, Halfway, 1 p.m. • Pilot Rock at Union, 3 p.m. • Cove at Echo, 4 p.m. • Prep cross country: La Grande, Enterprise/Joseph, Elgin/Imbler, Union at Enterprise High School Invite, 2 p.m. • College women's soccer: The Evergreen State College at Eastern Oregon University, EOU Soccer Field, 3:30 p.m. • College men's soccer: The Evergreen State College at Eastern Oregon University, 5:30 p.m. • College cross country: Eastern Oregon University at CCC Preview, Salem, TBA • College volleyball: Northwest University at Eastern Oregon University, Quinn Coliseum, 7 p.m.

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Patterson out as Texas A.D. University of Texas athletic director Steve Patterson resignedTuesday following a brief but rocky 22 months in the position. Mike Perrin, a Longhorns football player back in the 1960s and a Houston attorney, was named interim A.D. The decision for Patterson to leave was mutually agreed upon by him and the school.

GRANDE RONDE AMATEUR GOLFTOURNAMENT

Annuallou rnamentasuccess • Mark Grigg wins men's overall title; Cally Goss takes women's Observer staff

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The men's open second flight title went toe Josh Yundt with a score of 158 as he edged out Al Mendenhall i159l. Monte Williams and Keith Williams i170l tiedfor third. Don McAndie won the men's

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Middle hitter Emily Nay, left, and right-side hitter Isabelle Statkus, right, have helped No. 7 Eastern Oregon University to a 9-1 record this season. The sophomores have played on the same teams since elementary school and came to Eastern from Skyvievv High School in Middleton, Idaho.

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NAIA's elite with a 9-1record. Statkus was named the Cascade CollegiateConference'sdefensiveplayer of the week of Sept. 7 after compiling nine blocks, eightassistsand one solo,plus 12 kills in a four-set victory over thenBy Josh Benham The Observer No. 14 College of Idaho Sept. 3. Her 39 blocks are third on the team, and she's Isabelle Statkus and Emily Nay apfikh with 53 kills. pear to work as one stopping opposing With 43 total blocks, Nay leads attacks at the net. And the pair pose dangerous threats when No. 7 Eastern Eastern, and her 107 killsaregood for Oregon University is on the offensive. second. That's coming ofFa freshman One may think that's due to the 2014 campaign in which Nay set a program recruits jelling aftera yearspent as record with 113 block-assists. ewith some kids you just know Mountaineers. But in reality, it's that since they can remember, the sophothey'regoing tobe a greatpartofyour mores have been on one another's side program," head coach Kaki McLeanon the court. Morehead said.'When they came on their recruiting visit, I definitely had Nay, a middle hitter, and Statkus, a right-side hitter, hail fiom Skyview High that feeling with those two." Without Statkus' prodding, however, School in Middleton, Idaho, and the two have the Mounties back among the Nay may have never taken that trip,

and theduo may have never made itto La Grande. Statkus was coming for a visit while in high school and convinced Nay to join her despite the latter not considering signing with Eastern at the time. It didn't take long for both to make up their minds. eAfler our first tryout practice, we both looked at each other and knew we wanted to go here," Statkus said.ewe both fell in love with the city, first of all, the facilities and the coaches, and we both wanted to win." The competitiveness of McLeanMorehead's program was similar to the Skyviewprogram they were leaving. "It reminded me a lot of the program we came from," Nay said."The hardworking, no messing around, get your job done iattitudel — that's how high See Familiar/Page 8A

David Murphy hit a threerun homerand Mike Trout added a solo shot to power the Los Angeles Angels to a4-3victory overFelix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Murphy, hitting leadofF for the first time this season, hit his ninth home run ofFthe top of the wall in right field in the third inning. Hernandez i17-9l had hit David Freese to open the inning and Carlos Perez, who had three hits, reached on an infield single. Trout connected for his 36th homer in the sixth on an 0-2 pitch from Hernandez, who went seven innings, allowing four runs and five hits, striking out five and walking two. Nick Tropeano i2-2l, in his fourth stint with the Angels and making his fifth start this season, worked five innings for the victory, allowing two runs and four hits with five strikeouts and three walks. Joe Smith finished the ninth for his third save. Seattle's Nelson Cruz hit his 42nd home run in the first inning, tying Baltimore's Chris Davis for the major league lead. He has 27 career home runs against the Angels, his most against any team. Franklin Gutierrez added his 13th home run in the seventh.

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Karigan Wilhelm had five kills, Maggie Ledbetter and Cheyanne Wilhelm added four apiece, and the Elgin volleyball team swept Wallowa 25-17, 25-17, 25-15

Monday night. "I think they played really well, they played really well as a team iandl they didn't miss many serves," Elgin head coach Carmen Pearson said. ewe had some good

The La Grande football team ran its record to 2-0 with a 41-7 victory Friday at Weiser, Idaho. ZackJacobs had a huge hand inthe victoryon both sides of the ball. On offense, the junior wide receiver hauled in seven catches for 77 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, he intercepted a pass and returned it 72 yards for a score that put the Tigers up 34-0 early in the third quarter.

rallies. It's nice to see them come together and play together." Taylor Noble dished out sixassistswhile Ledbetter added five in the Huskies' second win of the season.

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Closeto70 golfersfrom across the region made their way to La Grande last weekend for the 21st annual Grande Ronde Amateur Golf Tournament at La Grande Country Club. Fruitland, Idaho, resident

senior flight with a score of 157, while Jack Martin and Barney Kuensting tied for second at 162. La Grande's Cally Goss took the women's individual title w ith sc a ore of162,beating out Michelle Bell, who posted a score of 164. The individual Sole Survivor competition was won by Reinland, while the team Sole Survivor went to Dwayne Craft and Troy Phillips.

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at the Joseph Invitational Saturday. "I think it's going to be a tough match, but if they play to their full potential I think it'sgong to be areally good match," Pearson said.

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LUKE SHAW: The Manchester start, the San United defender Francisco runsuffered a double ning back carried the ball fracture in his right leg af26 times for 168 yards and ter being tackledTuesday two touchdowns, leading during the team's 2-1 loss the 49ers to a 20-3 victo PSV Eindhoven in a tory over the Minnesota UEFA Champions League Vikings Monday night. match.

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SPORTS

SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pot G B W C G B . 5 69 . 549 3 . 4 9 3 11 5'/ ~ . 4 8 6 12 6'/ ~ . 4 7 2 14 8'/ ~ Central Division W L Pot G B W C G B 85 59 . 590 75 6 9 . 5 2 1 10 1'/~ 71 7 2 . 4 9 7 13'/ ~ 5 68 7 5 . 4 7 6 1 6'/ ~ 8 6 6 7 8 . 4 5 8 19 10' / ~ West Division W L Pot G B W C G B 7 7 6 7 . 5 35 7 7 6 8 . 5 3 1 '/~ 73 7 1 . 507 4 3'/~ 70 7 6 . 479 8 7'/~ 62 8 3 . 4 2 8 1 5'/ ~ 15 W L 82 62 79 6 5 71 7 3 70 7 4 68 7 6

Toronto New York Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston Kansas City Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Detroit

Texas Houston Los Angeles Seattle Oakland

L 1 0 Str Home Away 6-4 L-2 47-25 35-37 4-6 L-1 41-32 38-33 6-4 W-3 42-28 29-45 4-6 W-1 35-38 35-36 6-4 L-2 39-35 29-41 L 1 0 Str Home Away 3-7 W-1 48-27 37-32 6-4 L-1 43-27 32-42 6-4 L-1 32-36 39-36 5-5 L-1 36-37 32-38 5- 5 W-1 33-38 33-40 L 1 0 Str Home Away 6-4 W-3 36-33 41-34 3-7 L-2 48-24 29-44 5-5 W-1 44-31 29-40 5-5 L-1 3341 37-35 4-6 W-1 33 42 29-41

NATIONAL LEAGUE New York Washington Miami Atlanta Philadelphia

W 83 74 62 57 56

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati

W 90 87 83 62 61

Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

W 83 76 69 68 61

East Division L Po t G B W CG B L 1 0 Str Home Away 62 .572 8-2 L-1 46-25 37-37 70 .514 8 '/ ~ 9 5-5 W-3 41-29 33-41 8 3 .428 21 21' / ~ 6- 4 W-1 36-39 26-44 8 8 .393 26 26' / ~ 3- 7 W-1 34-36 23-52 90 .384 27'/~ 28 3-7 L-2 3341 23-49 Central Division L Po t G B W CG B L 1 0 Str Home Away 4-6 W-2 50-24 40-30 54 .625 57 .604 3 7-3 L-1 50-23 37-34 6-4 W-1 43-28 40-33 6 1 .576 7 82 .431 28 2 1 3-7 L-4 33 40 29-42 83 .424 29 22 6-4 W-1 3440 27-43 West Division L Po t G B W CG B L 1 0 Str Home Away 61 .576 7-3 L-1 48-22 35-39 69 .524 7 '/ ~ 7'/~ 7-3 L-1 42-28 34-41 7 6 .476 14'/~ 1 4 '/ ~ 4 - 6 W-1 35-39 34-37 78 .466 16 16 3-7 L-1 35-37 33-41 8 4 .421 22'/~ 2 2 '/ ~ 5 - 5 W-1 3140 30-44

AMERICAN LEAGUE All Times PDT

Monday's Games Baltimore 2, Boston 0 Cleveland 8, Kansas City 3 N.Y. Yankees 4, Tampa Bay 1 Texas 5, Houston 3 Minnesota 7, Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 8, Oakland 7,14 innings Seattle 10, L.A. Angels 1

Tuesday's Games Baltimore 6, Boston 5, 13 innings Kansas City 2, Cleveland 0 Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees 3 Atlanta 3, Toronto 2 Texas 6, Houston 5 Detroit 5, Minnesota 4 Oakland17, Chicago White Sox 6 L.A. Angels 4, Seattle 3

Wednesday's Games Boston (Owens 2-2) at Baltimore (M.Wright 2-4), 4:05 p.m. Kansas City (D.Duffy 7-7) at Cleveland (Salazar 12-8), 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Severino 3-3) at Tampa Bay (Archer 12-11), 4:10 p.m. Toronto (Hutchison 13-4) at Atlanta (S.Miller 5-14), 4:10 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 17-7) at Texas (M.Perez 2-5), 5:05 p.m. Detroit (Da. Norris 2-2) at Minnesota (E.Santana 5-4), 5:10 p.m. Oakland (Chavez 7-15) at Chicago White Sox (E.Johnson 1-0), 5:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Weaver 7-10) at Seattle (Iwakuma 7-4), 7:10 p.m. Thursday's Games Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 11:10 a.m. Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m. Kansas City at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m. Toronto atAtlanta, 4:10 p.m. Houston at Texas, 5:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 5:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Monday's Games Washington 8, Philadelphia 7,11 innings N.Y. Mets 4, Miami 3 San Diego 10, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 4, Colorado 1 San Francisco 5, Cincinnati 3 Tuesday's Games Pittsburgh 5, Chicago Cubs 4, 1st game Chicago Cubs 2, Pittsburgh 1, 2nd game Washington 4, Philadelphia 0 Miami 9, N.Y. Mets 3 Atlanta 3, Toronto 2 St. Louis 3, Milwaukee 1, 10 innings

FAMILIAR Continuedff om Page 7A school was. I could tell that Kaki dOeSn't Put uP With people who don't work hard, and Iloved that." But they weren't just teammates in high school. The two's experience playing together extends all the way baCk to fOurth grade, they estimated. Nay and Statkus teamed upfortherestofelementary school, and the entirety of their middle school and high school careers. '%e've been playing together for so long that we just know what each other's going to do at every moment," Statkus said.'%e know When to PuSh eaChOther and how good we can play, SOWehOld eaCh Other to that standard." That cohesiveness played a key role in Eastern's trip to nationalsa season ago, something that Nay and Statkus said was an eyeopening experience. Their coach saw the growth from that immediately. 'They both started a lot for us last yearandgotalotof quality time at the national tournament," Mc&an-Morehead said.'That's made them excel and gmw. Their block together is a gfeat thingthey're a wall at the net. Offen-

Arizona 6, San Diego 4 Colorado 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 16 innings Cincinnati 9, San Francisco 8, 10 innings

Wednesday's Games Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 19-6) at Pittsburgh (Burnett 8-5), 4:05 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 10-7) at Philadelphia (Morgan 5-6), 4:05 p.m. Miami (Conley 3-1) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 14-11), 4:10 p.m. Toronto (Hutchison 13-4) atAtlanta (S.Miller 5-14), 4:10 p.m. St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 8-5) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 5-8), 5:10 p.m. San Diego (Cashner 5-15) atArizona (Ray 4-11), 6:40 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 9-6) at L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 10-10), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Lorenzen 4-8) at San Francisco (Peavy 6-6), 7:15 p.m. Thursday's Games Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 9:35 a.m. Miami at Washington, 4:05 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.

GOLF United Way Scramble Buffalo Peaks Golf Course, Union Saturday Gross Scoring 1st — 60 (Jeff Oveson, Peter Wordelman, Randy Siltanen, Rick Paradis) 2nd — 62 (Aaron Frye, Claren Paroz, AndyAltenburg, Jim Bauer) Net Scoring 1st — 43 (Jacob Johnston, Rhonda Faulkner, Robert McNeil, Cody Cox) 2nd — 44 (Craig Braseth, Derv Fortenberry, Monte Reed, JanetRudd) Contest Winners Long Drive Men - Justin Hernandez Long Drive Men Age 50 and Up - Peter Wordelman Long Drive Women - Deb Koopman Long Drive Women Age 25 and UpRhonda Faulkner Closest to the Pin - Robert McNeil Putting - Mike Lanman

PREP Football 4A-7 Greater Oregon League La Grande Baker

GOL AII PF PA RK 0-0 2-0 6 5 9 12 0-0 1-1 6 1 21 30

McL/Griswold 0- 0 0- 2 7 105 28 0 -0 0-2 2 0 Ontario 67 25 2A-6 Wapiti League W L All P F PA RK G rant Union 0 - 0 1 - 1 5 0 80 5 0 -0 1-1 6 4 Burns 46 17 U nion/Cove 0 - 0 1 - 1 2 2 13 17 Enterprise 0 0- 0 - 2 0 95 22 0 -0 0-2 2 2 Imbler 94 32 1A-1 Special District S D1 All P F 1 PA RK 0 -0 2-0 7 8 5 2 5 Adrian Pine Eagle 0 - 0 2 - 0 86 3 4 7 0-0 2-0 106 22 13 Crane J ordan Valley 0-0 1- 1 8 4 36 12 P owder Valley 0-0 1-1 7 6 53 11 Wallowa 0-0 1 - 1 82 52 22 M on/Dayville 0- 0 1 - 1 4 2 67 31 0 -0 1-1 7 0 58 32 Echo 0 -0 0-1 3 4 50 28 Joseph P C/Burnt River 0-0 0-2 2 0 84 25 H arper/Hunt 0 - 0 0 - 2 1 4 118 35

Volleyball 4A-7 Greater Oregon League GOL All SW Ontario 0 -0 3-3 8 Baker 0 -0 3-7 7 La Grande 0-0 2 4 8 McLoughlin 0-0 14 5 2A-6 Wapiti League WL All SW G rant Union 1 - 0 9 - 0 2 2 Union 1 -0 7-1 1 9 1-0 24 6 Cove 0 -0 9-1 2 0 Burns 0 -1 64 16 Imbler 0-1 2-2-1 5 Elgin Enterprise 0-1 14 6

SL RK 7 33 19 13 12 23 11 24 SL RK 3 1 7 7 11 25 2 6 10 10 6 24 10 44

1A-7 Old Oregon League OOL AII SW Griswold 1-0 7- 2 20 1 -0 6-2 2 0 Echo P owder Valley 0-0 74 1 8 Joseph 0 -0 3-2 8 Wallowa 0-0 0 4 I 0 Pine Eagle 0 -1 3 - 3 12 Nixyaawii 0-1 2 - 3 4

SL RK 9 12 8 13 10 1 6 28 22 49 10 32 7 33

Girls Soccer 4A-7 Greater Oregon League M cL/W-Mc L a Grande Ontario Baker/PV

GOL All GS GA RK 0 - 0 4-0-11 1 2 8 0-0 2-0 1 6 0 6 0 -0 2-3 8 27 18 0-0 0 - 2 3 9 32

Boys Soccer

4A-7 Greater Oregon League G OL A l l G S GA RK O ntario 0-0 3- 1 - 1 2 4 4 35 La Grande 0-0 1-2 3 5 9 McLoughlin 0-0 123 7 14 Baker/PV 0 - 0 0-3 0 14 27

FOOTBALL NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENC East W L T Pc t PF PA N.Y. Jets 1 0 01 .000 31 10 Bulfalo 1 0 01 .000 27 14 New England 1 0 01 .000 28 21 Miami 1 0 01 .000 17 10 South W L T Pc t PF PA Tennessee 1 0 01 .000 42 14 Jacksonville 0 1 0 00 0 9 20 Houston 0 1 0 00 0 20 27 Indianapolis 0 1 0 00 0 14 27 North W L T Pc t PF PA Cincinnati 1 0 01 .000 33 13 Baltimore 0 1 0 00 0 13 19 Pittsburgh 0 1 0 00 0 21 28 Cleveland 0 1 0 00 0 10 31 West W L T Pc t PF PA Denver 1 0 01 .000 19 13 Kansas City 1 0 01 .000 27 20 San Diego 1 0 01 .000 33 28 Oakland 0 1 0 00 0 13 33 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pc t PF PA Dallas 1 0 01 .000 27 26 Washington 0 1 0 00 0 10 17 Philadelphia 0 1 0 00 0 24 26 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 00 0 26 27 South W L T Pc t PF PA Atlanta 1 0 01 .000 26 24 Carolina 1 0 01 .000 20 9 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 00 0 14 42 New Orleans 0 1 0 00 0 19 31 North W L T Pc t PF PA Green Bay 1 0 01 .000 31 23 Detroit 0 1 0 00 0 28 33

Minnesota Chicago

0 1 0 .0 0 0 3 20 0 1 0 .0 0 0 2 3 3 1 West W L T P c t P F PA St. Louis 1 0 01 . 000 34 31 Arizona 1 0 01 . 000 3 1 19 S an Francisco 1 0 01. 000 2 0 3 Seattle 0 1 0 .0 0 0 3 1 3 4 All Times PDT

Monday's Games

Atlanta 26, Philadelphia 24 San Francisco20, Minnesota 3

Thursday's Game Denver at Kansas City, 5:25 p.m.

Sunday's Games

Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 10 a.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 10 a.m. Arizona at Chicago, 10 a.m. Houston atCarolina, 10 a.m. San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m. New England at Buffalo, 10 a.m. San Diego at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. Tennesseeat Cleveland, 10 a.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m. St. Louis at Washington, 10 a.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 1:05 p.m. Miami at Jacksonville, 1:05 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 1:25 p.m. Seattle at Green Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Monday's Game N.Y. Jets at lndianapolis, 5:30 p.m.

RODEO PRCA Standings Through Sept. 13 All-Around 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $196,157; 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas $133,822; 3. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas $102,775; 4. CalebSmidt, Bellville, Texas$94,084; 5. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas $91,497; 6. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. $86,175; 7. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt,Utah$85,075;8. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. $80,119; 9. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore. $78,168; 10. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah $76,347; 11. Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev. $70,744; 12. Jordan Ketscher, SquawValley, Calif. $62,583; 13. Garrett Smith, Rexburg, Idaho $61,740; 14. Doyle Hoskins, Chualar, Calif. $61,720; 15. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. $56,543; 16. Morgan Grant, Granton, Ontario $47,287; 17. Paul David Tiemey, Oral, S.D. $46,783; 18. Billy Bob Brown, Stephenville, Texas $43,463; 19. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb. $39,175; 20. Trenten Montero, Winnemucca, Nev. $38,593. Bareback Riding 1. Kaycee Feild, Spanish Fork, Utah $110,633; 2. Evan Jayne, Marseille, France $91,070; 3. Austin Foss, Terrebonne, Ore. $89,948; 4. Bobby Mote, Stephenville, Texas $88,486; 5. Jake Brown, Hillsboro, Texas$83,766;6.W illLowe,Canyon, Texas $80,131; 7. Clint Cannon, Waller, Texas$79,533;8.Tim O'Connell,Zwingle, lowa$78,273;9.ClintLaye,Cadogan, Alberta $77,971; 10. Seth Hardwick, Laramie, Wyo. $77,844; 11. Caleb Bennett, Tremonton, Utah $77,447; 12. TannerAus, Granite Falls, Minn. $76,312; 13. Winn Ratlilf, Leesville, La. $74,552; 14. Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore. $73,144; 15. Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba $72,490; 16. Jessy Davis, Power, Mont. $70,432; 17. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash. $65,579; 18. Jake Vold, Ponoka, Alberta $64,116; 19. R.C. Landingham,Pendleton,Ore.$59,805;20. Luke Creasy, Lovington, N.M. $51,416.

Steer Wrestling 1. Ty Erickson, Helena, Mont. $79,409; 2. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas $77,645; 3. Luke Branquinho, LosAlamos, Calif. $76,191; 4. Hunter Cure, Holliday, Texas $76,042; 5. Kyle lrwin, Robertsdale, Ala. $72,787;6.TylerWaguespack, Gonzales, La. $71,908; 7. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis. $70,988; 8. Trevor Knowles, Mount Vernon, Ore. $69,473; 9. Seth Brockman, W heatland, Wyo. $69,459;10.Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev. $66,232; 11. Tanner Milan, Cochrane, Alberta $64,835; 12. K.C. Jones, Decatur, Texas $64,631; 13. Baylor Roche, Tremonton, Utah $62,502; 14. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore. $61,971; 15. Olin Hannum, Malad, Idaho $61,022; 16. Tyler Pearson, Louisville, Miss. $56,684; 17. Casey Martin, Sulphur, La. $54,271; 18. J.D. Struxness, Appleton, Minn. $53,139; 19. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. $52,630; 20. Beau Clark, Belgrade, Mont. $51,468.

Team Roping (header)

1. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. $115,591; 2. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn. $91,416; 3. DerrickBegay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz. $86,925; 4. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas$82,096;5.ColbyLovell,Madisonville, Texas $78,357; 6. Aaron Tsinigine, Tuba City, Ariz. $72,422; 7. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz. $71,991; 8. Jake

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Proctor, Grand Coulee, Wash. $73,186; 9. Brett Stall, Detroit Lakes, Minn. $70,889; 10. Clayton Foltyn, Winnie, Texas $64,348; 11. Ty Wallace, Collbran, Colo. $61,610; 12. Aaron Pass, Dallas, Texas $61,584; 13. CalebSanderson, Hallettsville, Texas $61,504; 14. Kody DeShon, Helena, Mont. $59,586; 15. Reid Barker, Comfort, Texas $59,067; 16. Dustin Bowen, Waller, Texas $57,783; 17. Trevor Kastner, Ardmore, Okla. $55,645; 18. Scottie Knapp, Albuquerque, N.M. $54,678; 19. Jeff Askey, Martin, Tenn. $53,565; 20. Tanner Learmont, Cleburne, Texas $50,748.

1. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev. $115,591; 2. Clay O'Brien Cooper, Gardnerville, Nev.$88,045; 3.TravisGraves,Jay,Okla. $84,023; 4. Patrick Smith, Lipan, Texas $82,096; 5. Kory Koontz, Stephenville, Texas $77,994; 6. Travis Woodard, Stockton, Calif. $74,470; 7. Paul Eaves, Lonedell ,Mo .$73,596;8.Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz. $73,350; 9. Junior Nogueira, Scottsdale, Ariz. $70,338; 10. Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas $67,405; 11. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan. $65,409; 12. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas $64,591; 13. Kollin VonAhn,Blanchard,Okla.$64,447; 14.Quinn Kesler, Holden, Utah $63,933; 15. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore. $62,398; 16. Dakota Kirchenschlager, Morgan Mill, Texas $59,437; 17. Dugan Kelly, Paso Robles, Calif. $57,273; 18. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. $57,169; 19. Tyler McKnight, Wells, Texas $54,974; 20. Jeremy Buhler, Abbotsford, British Columbia $52,050. Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Cody DeMoss, Heflin, La. $119,397; 2. Rusty Wright, Milford, Utah $113,502; 3. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas $96,450; 4. Jacobs Crawley, Boerne, Texas $94,184; 5. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. $91,732; 6. Wade Sundell, Coleman, Okla. $86,934; 7. Jake Wright, Milford, Utah $84,531; 8. Cort Scheer, Elsmere, Neb. $82,203; 9. Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D. $81,604; 10. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah $67,643; 11. Heith DeMoss,Heflin,La.$66,964;12.Zeke Thurston, Big Valley, Alberta $66,161; 13. Bradley Harter, Loranger, La. $62,866; 14. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. $57,223; 15. CoBurn Bradshaw, Beaver, Utah $56,351; 16. Tyrel Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba $55,488; 17. Jesse Wright, Milford, Utah $53,699; 18. Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah $52,225; 19. Clay Elliott, Nanton, Alberta $48,733; 20. StevenDent,Mullen,Neb.$46,076.

1. Callie Duperier, Boerne, Texas $155,125; 2. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. $151,527; 3. Sarah Rose McDonald, Brunswick, Ga. $123,160; 4. Mary Walker, Ennis, Texas $105,421; 5. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz. $102,854; 6. Nancy Hunter, Neola, Utah $96,692; 7. Fallon Taylor, Collinsville, Texas $86,828; 8. Carley Richardson, Pampa, Texas $76,976; 9. Cassidy Kruse, Gillette, Wyo. $72,647; 10. Taylor Jacob, Carmine, Texas $71,579; 11. Michele McLeod, Whitesboro,Texas $67,797; 12. Jackie Ganter, Abilene, Texas $61,232; 13. Vickie Carter, Richfield, Utah $59,691; 14. Jill Welsh, Parker, Anz. $59,444; 15. Layna Kight, Ocala, Fla. $53,938; 16. Meghan Johnson, Deming, N.M. $53,780; 17. Deb Guelly, Okotoks, Alberta $52,688; 18. Alexa Lake, Richmond, Texas$50,344; 19. Jana Bean, Ft. Hancock, Texas $49,500; 20. Carmel Wright, Roy, Mont. $49,268.

Team Roping (heeler)

BarrelRacing

SOCCER MLS Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA New York 13 7 6 45 46 30 D .C. United 1 3 1 0 6 45 36 3 5 Columbus 12 9 8 44 47 48 N ewEngland 12 9 7 43 41 3 7 T oronto FC 1 1 1 2 4 37 46 4 7 Montreal 9 11 5 32 34 3 7 OrlandoCity 8 13 8 32 36 5 1 P hiladelphia 8 15 6 30 36 4 7 N ewYorkCityFC 7 14 7 28 39 4 8 Chicago 7 15 6 27 36 4 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA V ancouver 15 10 3 48 40 2 8 FC Dallas 14 8 5 47 40 31 LosAngeles 1 3 8 8 47 49 3 3 Seattle 1 3 13 3 42 35 3 2 S porting KC 1 1 8 8 41 41 3 8 Portland 11 9 8 41 29 32 S an Jose 11 11 6 39 34 3 2 Houston 9 11 8 35 36 3 7 R eal Salt Lake 9 1 1 8 35 32 4 1 C olorado 8 10 10 34 26 3 0 NOTE: Three points for a victory, one point for a tie. All Times PDT

Tie-down Roping 1. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas $122,915; 2. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas $104,742; 3. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas $94,716; 4. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla. $93,497; 5.RyanJarrett,Comanche, Ok la. $82,492; 6. Marcos Costa, Childress, Texas $79,493; 7. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $79,455; 8. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas $79,353; 9. Cory Solomon, Prairie View,Texas $77,473; 10.MontyLewis, Hereford, Texas $77,431; 11. Matt Shiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho $76,317; 12. Cade Swor, Winnie, Texas $70,279; 13. Tyson Durfey, Savannah, Mo. $68,522; 14. Cint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah $66,373; 15. Michael Otero, Lowndesboro, Ala. $63,641; 16. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas $63,141; 17. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas $61,838; 18. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La. $58,390; 19. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla. $55,825; 20. Reese Riemer, Stinnett, Texas $55,670.

Wednesday's Games New York at New England, 4:30 p.m. Toronto FC at New York City FC, 4:30 p.m. Montreal at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.

BASKETBALL WNBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals All Times PDT Best-of-3

Steer Roping

(x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York vs. Washington

1. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas $61,490; 2. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla. $61,089; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $58,722; 4. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D. $53,100; 5. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan. $52,384; 6. ScottSnedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas $51,231; 7. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas $46,710; 8. Neal Wood, Needville, Texas $46,662; 9. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. $42,517; 10. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas $40,355; 11. Shay Good,Midland,Texas$39,273;12.Troy Tillard, Douglas, Wyo. $37,789; 13. Brodie Poppino, Big Cabin, Okla. $34,602; 14. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz. $33,271; 15. JasonEvans,Hu ntsville,Texas $33,163; 16. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla. $30,409; 17. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas $27,681; 18. Brent Lewis, Pinon, N.M. $27,501; 19. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas $26,331; 20. J.B. Whatley, Gardendale, Texas $25,886. Bull Riding 1. Sage Kimzey, Strong City, Okla. $148,992; 2. Parker Breding, Edgar, Mont. $116,679; 3. Brennon Eldred, Sulphur, Okla. $110,041; 4. Wesley Silcox, Santaquin, Utah $105,778; 5. Chandler Bownds, Lubbock, Texas $88,270; 6. Joe Frost, Randlett, Utah $79,342; 7. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas $76,147; 8. Shane

Friday, Sept. 18: Washington at New York, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20: New York at Washington, 10 a.m. x-Tuesday,Sept.22:W ashington at New York, TBD Chicago vs. Indiana Thursday, Sept. 17: Indiana at Chicago, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19: Chicago at lndiana, 4 p.m. x-Monday, Sept. 21: Indiana atChicago,5 p.m. Western Conference Minnesotavs.Los Angeles Friday, Sept. 18: LosAngeles at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept.20:Minnesota atLos Angeles, 12 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 22: LosAngeles at Minnesota, TBD Phoenix vs. Tulsa Thursday, Sept. 17: Tulsa at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19: Phoenix at Tulsa, 6 p.m. x-Monday, Sept. 21: Tulsa at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

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Marshawn Lynch's mom is calling for Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell to be fired in a post on Facebook. Delisa Lynch posted her comments late on Monday night after her son was stopped on a fourth-and-1 nTn Play in OVertime aS Seattle dropped itsseason opener to St. Louis 34-31 on Sunday.

Delisa Lynch wrote that Bevell is the "worst play callerever, "and thatthe nTn Play On fOurth-and-1 against the Rams was called only to justify the fact Seattle did not call a nTn Play frOm the 1-yard line in the Super Bowl when Russell Wilson's pass was intercepted by New England defensive back Malcolm Butler. She added that the Seahawks stafF"loves" Bevell "more than a win." The Seahawks travel to Green Bay on Sunday in a rematch of the NFC championship game in a primetime matchup.

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didn't know what to expect," Nay said."Now we know SiVely, they're tWO gfeat thTeatS what it's about, and we want to haVe neXt to eaChOther." it even more." While last year was one Even if this year doesn't end of the most talented Eastat nationals, McLean-Moreern teams ever, this year's head iS juSt thanldiA She getS version may have lost some Statkus and Nay fOr tWOmOre experience, but the difference yearS after thiS One, than4 to in skill isn't as apparent. a fateful recruiting trip. "I think we're more com"That (2014) class is one Observer file photo of the greatest ones I've hon- Sophomore Isabelle Statkus has the third-most blocks petitive this year than we were last year," Nay said."If estly had," she said."I can't with 39 this season for Eastern Oregon University, and Ineed a break for a coupleof wait to see what they will do." her 53 kills are fifth on the team.

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More sheep killed by Mount Emily wolves PENDLETON—The Mount Emily wolf pack of northeast Oregon continues to prey on sheep in the Blue Mountains between Umatilla and Union counties, with five confirmed attacks so far in 2015 — all againstthe same producer. The last three incidents happened less than two weeks apart on Aug. 15, 24 and 27 in the Umatilla National Forest near Ninemile Ridge. Michelle Dennehy, spokeswoman with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, said they have tried and will continue to use non-lethal deterrents such as guard dogs and increased human presence to keep wolves away from the area. Oregonlistsw olves as endangered species east of

highways 395, 78 and 95, though current management rules would allow ODFW to considerlethal controlof the Mount Emily pack if the rancher files a formal request. That hasn't happened yet, Dennehy said. Program coordinator Russ Morgan previously said their goal is not to kill wolves, but to find a way to stop livestock predation. The focus is on those non-lethal deterrents, he said.

Police make gun arrest aRer call GRESHAM — Gresham police have arrested ama n accused ofbeing a felon in possession of a firearm after officers were called about a couple having sex on the hood of a car. The Oregonian reported that police responded Monday nighttofind awoman dressed in only a bra leave the hood of a vehicle and get into the car. A man was seen walking toward the passenger door when officers noticed a firearm at the man's feet. According to a probable causeaffidavit,one offi cer called out about the gun and the suspect dropped his head and saidan expletive. Police seized a loaded .380-caliber handgun from the ground by the 27-year-old man's feet. The man is being held at Multnomah County Detention Center. He was arraigned Tuesday.

Man who killed woman gets life SILVERTON — A man convicted of killing a Silverton woman while he was out of jail on work release has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility for parole. Marion County Judge Susan M. Tripp said during the sentencing Tuesday she doesn't believe44-year-old Jason Clifford Down will ever change. Down pleaded guiltyinAugusttochargesofaggravated mtnder, felon in possession of a fnearm,burglary and unauthorized departure in connection with the death of exgirlfriend Cassandra Wagner. Authorities say Down fatally shot the 50-year-old woman in 2014. He had also been under arestraining orderaimed at protecting Wagner, who was slain in her home. Down said at sentencing that Wagner didn't deserve what he did.

Police ID man killed near police station HILLSBORO — A man fatally shot near a suburban Portlandpolice station has been identified as a 34-yearold originally from South Carolina. A Hillsboro police officer walking to his patrol car Sunday at 2:20 a.m. heard at least six gunshots and found Alonzo Sentel Gregg in the middle ofa street.Gregg died

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at the scene. Hillsboro police Lt. Michael Rouches said Tuesday that Gregg had recently been living in the Portland area. He said no arrests have been made and police have notestablished a motive. A young man was seen running away after the shots were fired. Records show Gregg previously lived in Rembert, Bishopville and Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Oregon jobless rate bumps higher PORTLAND — A jobs boom has not translated to a sharp drop in Oregon's jobless rate. The OregonEmployment Department said Tuesday the unemployment rate increasedto 6.1percent in August from 5.9 percent in July. It was 5.2 percent in April. The gradual rise comes at a time of robust hiring. The agency says Oregon's payroll employmenthas expanded by 60,400 jobs during the past 12 months. The state hasn't had a run like that since June 1996 to May 1997. Normally, the unemployment rate wouldn't rise at atime ofrapidjob growth. But David Cooke, a state economist, said the laborpool might be growing faster than new jobsbecause offactors such as jobseekers moving to Oregon from other states. Another consideration is thejoblessrate isbased on a survey of about 1,000 households and has a relatively high margin of error — 0.7 percent. The payroll employm ent gures fi are based on a larger survey of more than 8,000 establishments.

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PENDLETON — This year, the Pendleton RoundUp's temporary retail scene consists of more than just street vendors. Two indoor spaces downtown have transformed into imperm anent stores thatoffer all types of Western wares, from leathergoods to cowboy hats to Pendleton shirts. Lauretta and Dwayne Walkup of Walkup Wear — which sells children's clothing — rented 245 Main Street for Round-Up week. The couple traveled to Pendleton from San Francisco, Calif., where the two have a house. Lauretta has designedand sold children's wear since 2001. Horses adorn some ofher clothing

Council approves early pot sales for anyone over 21 SALEM — The Salem City Council has voted to permit anyone over the age of 21 to purchaserecreational marijuana from existing medical marijuana dispensaries starting Oct. 1. The Statesman Journal reported that the council's vote Monday moves toward amending the existing ordinance to allow anyone over 21 to purchase marijuana, notjustthose with a state medical marijuana registration card. The measure will advance to asecond reading atthe Sept. 28 council meeting. Oregon passed Measure 91 in November. The law legalizedthe sale and use of recreational marijuana in the state. At the end of the legislative lesion, a law allowing medical dispensaries to conductearly salesofrecreational marijuana tax-free was also passed. — The Associated Press

home," said Dwayne. He said he is meeting with folks he hasn't seen for years."And they all have grandkids,a Lauretta chimes in from across the store. Walkup Wear is joined in the retail space by Hal head." and Vi Moldenhauer, who She started sewing at 12 yearsold."Icome from a own Stitchin' Horse Ranch long line of tailors," she said, Cowboy Leathercraft. The as her great-great grandcouple, from Walker, Calif., father owned a tailor shop owns a nomadic business. in San Francisco. He was They travel from event to an immigrant from a town event vending cowhides, between Berlin, Germany, Western purses, leather and Warsaw, Poland, in the goods and all manner of col1800s. Now, her sewing lectors' items, from paintings has brought her and her to leather keychains. This is husband, Dwayne, who used how the two make a living. "It's almost like the music to deli vernewspapers in Hermiston as a sixth grader, business: You've got to go out all the way to Eastern and tour," said Hal. Oregon. The Moldenhauersmet "It's nice to come back the Walkups years ago, and

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Obama taps heart doctor to helm FDA WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has nominated a longtime Duke University cardiologist to take the helm of the Food and Drug Administration, tapping Dr. Robert Califf to head the agency for the administration's final 16 months. Califfhas served asa deputy FDA commissioner since March. He has worked extensively on speeding up the development of medical innovations, a cause that is gettingincreased support from both the White House and Congress. Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are working on legislation to accelerate federalapprovalof new drugs and medical devices, an initiative that is being applauded by medical groups but is viewed warily by many consumer advocates.

Colorado braces for day of tax-free weed DENVER — An accounting error in Colorado is paying off for marijuana consumers Wednesday, when a quirk in a state tax law prompts the state to suspend most taxeson recreational pot. The one-day pot tax holiday means Colorado won't collect 10percent salestaxes on pot. The state is also suspending a 15 percent excise tax on marijuana growers. The tax break is happening because Colorado underestimatedoverallstate tax collect ions lastyear.U nder the state constitution, the accountingerrortriggers an automatic suspension of any new taxes — in this case, the recreational marijuana taxes voters approved in 2013. Retailers arehoping for big crowds,rolling outdoorbuster-st yle bargains to at-

tractshoppers.The statehad no estimate on how many shoppers might turn out. The taxes revert to 25 percent on Thursday.

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pealing the individual mandate at the heart of the health care law would cause UN rights chiefseeks the ranks of the uninsured to probe of Sri Lankawar soar by 14 million people but GENEVA — The U.N.'s top would lower the deficit, the human rights official is urgCongressional Budget Ofllce ing thecreation ofa special estimated Tuesday. Eliminating the mandate court to look into atroci— a goal ofRepublicans ties committed during Sri Lanka's long civil war, which — would also cause health left tens of thousands dead. insurance premiums to jump Zeid Raad al-Hussein 20 percent in the individual market, the CBO estimated pointed to horrific abuses during the conflict, includin conjunction with the Joint ing torture, executions, and Committee on Taxation. The administration has sexual abuse by security forces, as well as suicide atlong contended the individual mandate is an essential tacks, assassinations and recruitment of child soldiers part of the law to ensure healthy people don't game by rebels. As he presented a 270-page report focusing on the system by waiting until theperiodfrom 2002 to 2011, they get sick to purchase Zeid called Wednesday for a insurance. And ifhealthy "hybridspecialcourt"that people don't buy insurance, would include foreign judges that necessarily increases the and investigators. cost for everyone else. The report comes as the The deficit is reduced UnitedStatesisexpected to because CBO estimates fewer people would sign up present a resolution at the for Medicaid or subsidized U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva that aims to health exchanges. improve accountability in That would shrink the Sri Lanka. Rights groups deficit about $305 billion over and some governments have a decade. The number of uninsured urged that an international investigation be undertaken, would be 41 million people in but Sri Lanka has resisted, 2025, 14 million higher than saying it would handle the if the Affordable Care Act continues unaltered. topic domestically. Zeid hoped the U.N. report Federal judge rules will help pave the way for"a m otorist can sue most intense reckoning with the past," insisting that Sri MELVILLE, N.Y.— A Lanka"will never escape the federal judge has ruled that stinging tentacles of its past" a ticked-off motorist who until victims receive some w as arrested forcallingthe redress. However, he cauupstate hamlet of Liberty "tyranny" and writing a few tionedthatdetailsremain to choiceepithetson a speeding be worked out, such as the extent of the international ticket can sue the village and role in the hybrid court. He recoverdamages from the said Sri Lanka's own courts prosecutorforviolating his are not yet ready to carry out rightto spout ofK a fair judicial process. Willian Barboza, a Con-

necticut man ticketed in 2013 while passing through Liberty on Route 17, its main highway, paid the ticket by mail, but crossed out"Liberty," wrote in"tyranny" and added sexually derogatory language aboutvillageworkers. The village court rejected the payment, and ordered him to appear in person. When Barboza came to Liberty, he was arrested by two polic e offi cerson orders ofthedistrictattorney on a charge of"aggravated harassment," handcuffed and held for hours. The charges were eventually dismissed. "I find, unsurprisingly, thatdefendants violated plaintifFs First Amendment rights," said White Plains U.S. District Judge Cathy

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The Bureau of Labor and Industries, in partnership with the Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center, will present"Legal Hiring" from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 30 on the EOU campus. The seminar will explore how to find the person to fill a position, including legal requirements that may restrict how an employercan advertise,interview candidates and conduct background checks. A misstep duringthe processcan lead to a potential complaint, or even a lawsuit, around issues like employment discrimination, negligent hiring or invasion of privacy. The seminar is designed for small business owners, human resources managers and special istsand othersresponsible for hiringprocessesand decisions. For more information or to register, visit http J/www.oregon.gov/boli/TA/Pages/T SEM LEGALHIRING.aspx.

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$250,000 loan program to help small manufacturers increase their revenue and grow jobs in Oregon. "Manufacturingis a cornerstone of Oregon's economy and delivers family wage jobs amund the state," said Gov. Kate Brown. awe must make sure our small manufacturers have the tools to compete globally so they continue to thrive and grow. This program will provide these tools to some who traditionally wouldn't have access." Oregon has about 5,300 manufacturers and 75 percent of them have 20 or fewer employees. When they look to expand, these small companies often don't qualify for traditional commercial loan programs. The Small Manufacturing Business Expansion Program seeks to fill that gap for six to 12 companies. awe're a state that still makes things and ships them around the world," said Sean Robbins, Business Oregon's director. "From semiconductors to wood products to ocean going ships, Oregon's middle class is fueled by manufacturing."

USDA adds more eligible commodities for facility loans FSA's Farm Storage Facility Loan program, which provides low-interest financing to producers to build or upgrade storage facilities, will now include dairy, flowers and meats as eligible commodities. For 15 years, the FSFL program has provided affordable financing, allowing American farmers and ranchers to construct or expandstorage on thefarm and by adding eligible commodities; these low-interest loans will help even more family farmers and ranchers to expand on-site storage. The new commodities eligible for facility loans include floriculture, hops, rye, milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, meat and poultry, eggs and aquaculture. Commodities already eligible for the loans include corn, grain sorghum, rice, soybeans, oats, peanuts, wheat, barley, minor oilseeds harvested as whole grain, pulse crops, hay, honey, renewable biomass, and fruits, nuts and vegetables for cold storage facilities. Producers do not need to demonstrate the lack of commercial credit availability to apply. The loans aredesigned to assist a diverserange offarming operations, including small- and mid-sized businesses, new farmers, operations supplying local food and farmers markets, non-traditional farm products and underserved producers. To learn more about the FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan, visit wwwfsa.usda. gov/pricesupport or contact your local FSA county office. To find your local FSA county office, visit www.offices.usda.gov. — I/VesComNews Service

About thiscolumn Small Business Happenings covers Northeast Oregon's small-business community. The column carries news about business events, startups and owners and employees who earn awards and recognition or make significant gains in their careers. There is no charge for inclusion in the column, which is editorial in nature and is not ad space or a marketing tool. Products and services will be discussed only in general terms. Email items to biz@lagrandeobserver.com or call them in to 541-963-3161. Baker County residents can submit items to news@bakercityherald.com or call them in to 541-523-3673.

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• Union leaders say Haggen left'mass ofbroken lives'in wake ofbankruptcy ByAnna Marum The Oregonian

PORTLAND — Labor officials were unhappy last week in the wake of a bankruptcy filing by the Haggen grocery chain. Forstarters,some employees reported to the United Food & Commercial Workers International that their paychecks had bounced, said spokeswoman Amy Gray. UFCW locals up and down the W est Coast criticized Haggen's actions and its handling of the Sept. 8 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, promising to work together to ensure Haggen honors its contracts. According to court documents, Haggen employed 10,880 as of August 28, 8,700 of them union members. "It is quite clear that the Haggen's management team have m ade somevery serious strategic missteps, especially during its most recent growth," wrote leaders of Washington's UFCW 21 in a Sept.9 letterto itsm embers in the Puget Sound area. Haggen acquired 146 Albertsons and Safeway stores earlier this year, including the former Albertsons store in Baker City — monumental growth for a regional chain with only 18 of its own locations at the time. Haggen confirmed in a statement Friday that"a small number" of employee paychecks had been declined at banks. "The issue has since been resolvedand associatesshould have

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"Theissue has since been resolved and associates should have no issues with cashing or depositing payroll checks at this time. There have been no issues with direct deposit. In order to help our associates, Haggen will cash payroll checksin our stores should they encounter any issues with third-party banks." — A statement from Haggen management

no issues with cashing or depositing payroll checks at this time," Haggen said.'There have been no issues with direct deposit. In ordertohelp our associates,Haggen will cash payroll checks in our stores should they encounter any issues with third-party banks." But that wasn't the labor leaders' only issue. They also went on to chide the gmcer for allowingits employees

to hear of this week's bankruptcy filing through news reports, instead of rs fi t-hand fmm management. Dan Clay, president of Portland-area UFCW Local 555, told members in a Sept. 9 letter that union attorneys are collecting information about the filing to protect workers. And in a statement posted to the union website, Rick Icaza, SeeHaggen / Page 2B

DEAR KEg: I havea manager who is getting on my nerves.She is what I call "a big talker"butit's nothing but hot air. It'sfrustrating for me, her peers and the other employees. When Icallherout on missed deadlines or poor results, she is quick to point thefrngerand blame others.I need tools to deal with this. — MITCHI, DEAR MITCH: Having an

ATANAM iAll Talk and No Action Manager) is common. Change places for a moment and consider the plight of your manager who is likely dying to learn from you how to be a success at her job. Two thoughts came to me reading your email. The first is that the individual does not have the experience, skills or temperament tobe a manager. The second is that the person doesn't understand the role they play, the responsibilities they have, and may be unclear about the authority level they have. All too often, people are given a manager title but lack management responsibilities and authority. Did anyone sit down to explain what results this individual was expected to achieve and what resources were availabletoachieve the results? I survived my first management job because I had the opportunity to work for others for over a decade. Once promoted, I did my best to avoid the bad habits and behaviorsIobserved from some of my previous managers and emulated the actions and styles ofthe better managers I had worked for. Along the way, I sought out coaching to help me improve. You have a decision to make, and it could go one of two ways. The first is for you to stand on the sidelines and let this manager continue to flounder, which does not help you. This choice will lead to a termination or demotion, and your frustration level will only grow. The second is for you to step up and invest the time required to help your SeeKeller / Page 2B

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Merri Williams, owner of One &. Only formal wear, adds a foundation to a prom gown, which is one of her original designs.

what I could do to make that happen," she said in an NEOEDD press release. She started her downtown La Grande business because she has "always had a love for formal wear and design," but the education from the workshops has helped equip her to beabetterbusiness owner. Williams had no problem committing to the free six-week workshop series. "Infact,aftertheclasseswere over, I found myself thinking, 'What am I going to do on Thursday nights now?s she said. A new round of the free classes is set to start soon in Union, Wallowa and Baker counties, thanks to a

A La Grande business owner is encouraging others to take advantageofa freeworkshop series hosted by the Northeast Oregon Economic Development District. Merri Williams, owner of One & Only, a custom bridal and formal wear business, admits that before taking NEOEDD's Business Foundations workshop series, she had not considered how much it really takes to start a business financially or how to project a break-even point. "I hadn't thought about how much income I needed to generate in order to make my bills and that I couldn't figure out ahead of time

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Gary and Cathy Kieseckerareeagertogettheir new bowling alley up and rtmnmg. Before Brickyard Lanes, located on the corner of Fir and Jefferson, can open, though, the owners have some funding hurdles to jump through. eWe have invested over $300,000 of our own money for the project," said Cathy Kiesecker.eWe still need more funding to finish the

The 12-lane bowling alley is slated to include a small restaurant and arcade. The project was awarded

banks, with the exception of Wells Fargo. US Bank's concern, Kiesecker said, was that they don't have experience running a bowling "The bowling lanes are paid for, the building is paid forand the roofispaid for," Kiesecker said, adding that, "Before we can install the lanes, we have to redo the

Urban Renewal Agency. Cathy Kiesecker said

$29,500 of that has been use for a new roof on the building. eWe don't have the extra money to get the rest of the URA funds," she said. The owners have tried to get a loan from all the local

electrical, which is $30,000, and the Brunswick company has to come install the lanes which will cost around

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Icaza said while Albertsons is trying to help workers displaced by the imContinued from Page IB pending store closures, Haggen is only looking out for itself. "Itisacallousactby a greedy and president of Southern California's UFCW 770, called Haggen selfish and incompetent corporation who lied and profit-hungry, and accused the grocer of stumbled their way into this situation lying to employees and communities to and are letting employees and consummake a quick buck. ers suffer the consequences," he said. "Now they leave behind a mass of In a statement, Haggen said it is "exbrokenli ves and stores,allbecause tremely grateful to its employees who they couldn't see beyond the end of have worked so tirelessly" and thanked their own quarterly report," he said. them for their dedication, loyalty and

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was that outbreak, early in President Barack Obama's first term, that prompted the Continued from Page IB government and Congress to 'The food safety problems move forward on strengthening the food safety system. we face have one thing in common — they are largely Mindful of the high cost of preventable," said Michael outbreaksand recalls,food Taylor, the FDA's deputy companies generally have commissionerforfoods. supported the rules. The Centers for Disease ConThe rule "ensures that trol and Prevention estimate prevention is the cornerstone that48million people — or one of our nation's food safety in sixAmericans — get sick an- strategy, placesnew responsinuallyfrom foodborne diseases. bilit ieson food and beverage An esti mated 3,000peopledie. manufacturers, and provides FDA investigators have of- the FDA with the authorities ten found dirty equipment in it needs to further strengthen food processing facilities after our nation's food safety net," deadly outbreaks. In the Blue said Pamela Bailey, head of Bell ice cream outbreak this the Grocery Manufacturers year, FDA inspectors found Association, which represents many violations at a comthelargestfood companies. FDA's Taylor said that the pany plant, including dirty equipment, inadequate food storage, food held atim proper temperatures and employees not washing hands appropriately. Threelisteria deaths were linked to ice cream produced by the company. A 2011listeria outbreak linked to Colorado canta'

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employees don't know who theclients are and often,sadContinued from Page IB ly, the employees see clients as someoneelse'sproblem to manager do the job you want deal with. In your company, them to do in the manner everyone knows and "owns" you want them to do it. If you every client. do this, the chances ofher The number of important successimprove dramatically. meetings you have each week can be counted on one hand. DEAR EEN: I'm interIn a larger company, they viewing someone who was have that many meetings a recently downsized from a day and many are a complete large company. This is some- waste of time. Salaries and benefits are thing I have never done before and Idon'tknow what Idon't more generous in large firms; this can quickly grow into an know. — TOM W. entitlement attitude. And, DEAR TOM W.: I would because the revenue is someone else's money, spending it proceed with caution. Companies that have grown to comes very easy. I'll bet you a certain size, have been in watch the pennies and check business for years and are the profitability on every financially stable don't hire order. I hope I have given you pioneers; they hire professionals mostly to manage the some information you can status quo. use when you interview In your business, every candidates. employee wears many hats. No one hides behind a job Ken Keller is a syndicated description. Titles don't business columnist focused matter, everyone works hard on the leadership needs of or they don't work there for small and midsize closelyheld very long. companies. Contact him at In a larger company most KenKeller@SBCglobal.net.

commitment. The grocer said itwasn'table to directly inform its employees it was filing forbankruptcy before itbecame public becauseofthe "process and timeline to

file." Haggen said the bankruptcy court's approval of interim financing will enable it to pay normal employee wages and honor benefits as usual. 'This ensures that employees will continue to be paid without interruption," it said.

rules will create a"level playing field" and ensure that all companies are following the rules. "Facilities with a strong food safety culture, they want to fix the problem," he said. Congress first passed the rules in 2010, and it took the FDA two years to write the specific requirements. The agencyrevised that proposal after some opposition to the first version from farmers and the food industry but agreed to deadlines in a lawsuit filed by food safety advocates who said the agency was moving too slowly. The FDA waited until the Aug. 30 deadlineto submit the rules to theFederal Register,aprocess that kept the agency in compliance with the courts.

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The Observer is looking for an accounting coorCirculation dinator who will be reJOIN OUR TEAM! Assistant-PT sponsible for the daily Administrative processing of receivMonday, Wednesday, Assistant ables, payables and Fnday 1pm to 6pmP/T — 25 hrs/week. banking deposits. The Circulation Mon — Thurs. accounting coordinator Orga nizationaI a nd inputs daily advertising General description of SAT ONLY 9-3 , mu l ti customer service skills o rders, c r e ates r e duties: family sale, 600 (k 603 required. ports, maintains ade(k 6 0 4 M o d ela ire quate office supply in- Circulation Duties: Dnve, vanety of items, Accounts Payable/ ventory, p r o c esses NO EARLY SALES. Receivable Specialist forms and records for • Delivers bundles to inF/T Mon — Fn. c orporate o f f ic e f o r dependent contractors 160 - Lost & Found High school Diploma / p ayroll , pe r f o r m s homes GED required. e nd-of m o n t h ac counts receivable bill- • Collects money from FOUND C U BIC zirco- Expenence required. nium nng contact Tim ing and is responsible the news stands for collections. Smith 5 4 1-519-8050 F/T positions include: 2530 7th st. Baker City Excellent Benefits • Delivers down routes This position requires a Package, Health 6t to subscnbers homes LOST BLACLET Watch, detail-oriented, organLife Ins., Vacation, S ilver w / O pal F a ce Sick, Retirement 6t ized leader with ternfic • Delivers special publi541-51 9-7576 customer service attiEducational Training c ations t h r ough o u t tude. www.newdirectionenw.org Union and W a l lowa MISSING YOUR PET? The right candidate will ddoughertyrN ndninc.org Counties Check the h ave at l e as t t h r e e 541-523-7400 for app. Baker City Animal Clinic years experience in a • Clean and paint news 541-523-3611 bookkeeping or office stands 220 - Help Wanted management position PLEASE CHECK Union Co. a nd a s o l i d u n d e r- • Assists circulation diBlue Mountain IT IS UNLAWFUL (Sub- standing of accounting Humane Association r ector w i t h p r o m o sectio n 3, O RS practices. Facebook Page, tions, reports, records 6 59.040) for an e m - T his is a 4 0 h o u r p e r and complaints. if you have a lost or week position, M o nployer (domestic help found pet. day through F riday, • Makes outbound retenexcepted) or employment agency to print 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. tion calls t o c u r rent, 180 - Personals or circulate or cause to past and non-subscribbe pnnted or circulated If y o u ' r e i n t e r e sted, ers, including calls to please send a resume MEET S I NGLES right any statement, advertisement o r p u b l ica- with references and now! No paid operasubscribers in g race t ion, o r t o u s e a n y l etter o f i n t e rest n o tors, Iust real people period, stopped sublater than Friday, Sepform of application for l ike y o u . Bro ws e scnbers. tember 18 to ICan Boremployment o r to greetings, e x change m ake any i n q uiry i n m essages and c o ngen, publisher, The • Participates in circulac onnection w it h p r oObserver, 1406 Fifth n ect Iive. Try it f r e e. tion promotions, tracks spective employment S t., La G rande, O R Ca II n ow : results. 97850. 877-955-5505. (PNDC) which expresses dic b l h e rectly or indirectly any • Performs other duties limitation, specification la randeobserver.com as assigned.

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

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ROOM FOR RENT, un- The Elms Apartments furnished mh, all utili2920 Elm Street ties pd. plus cable. No Baker City, OR 97814 Mature, e c o n o mically smoking. $350mo + stable couple. $300 de p. Cal l Non-smokers, non-dnnk541-786-5516 ridia ers, non-partiers. Youngest child entering 720 - Apartment Currently accepting appliEOU Winter 2015. LA G R A NDE cations. 2 bdrm apartUnable to find suitable Rentals Baker Co. F ARMER S ' U nion C o u nty a r e a ment w/F R IG, DW, M AR K E T 2-BDRM, 1 bath STV, onsite laundry, property to buy. Downtown. $625/mo. S eeking n i c e ren t a l playground. I n c o me W/S pd. No pets. Max Square, La Grande home with acreage or and occupancy guide541-523-4435 large fenced backyard lines apply, Section 8 EVERY SATURDAY accepted. Rent is $455 for tw o w e l l t r ained 9am-Noon outdoor dogs. to $490, tenant pays EVERY TUESDAY electnc. No smoking, Prefer within 20 mile raUPSTAIRS STUDIO 3:30-6:oopm dius of EOU Custom kitchens. Laun- except in d esignated smoking area and no M inimu m one y ear dry on site. W/S/G (!t Through October 17th lease. Will pay year's lawn care p r ovided. p ets. A ppl i c a t i o n s lease in advance. a vailable onsite o u t Tenant pays electric. www.lagrandefarmers Will provide renter's inside of manager's ofClose to park (!t downmarket.org surance including damt own. Se e a t 2 1 3 4 fice located at Apt. 1. O ff i c e Ph. a ge p r o t e ct io n f o r Grove St. $450+ dep. "EBT & Credit Cards landlord. No pets / s m o k ing. 541-523-5908; E ma il: Accepted" Can provide personal and 541-519-585 2 o r theelms©vindianmgt.comwebsite: business references. 541-51 9-5762 vindianmgt.com/propWilling to pa y f i n der's 630 - Feeds ert ies/e lm s-a pa rtfee for assistance in ments. s ecurin g s uit a b l e 200 TON 1st crop home. UPSTAIRS S T U DIO. Alfalfa-alfalfa grass. E I — ~Oh h . t Laundry on si te . 3x4 bales. No rain, test Call — 503 831-0732 to W/S/G heat/hot water, 150 TON 2nd crop Ieave m essa g e. Dish TV (!t lawn care Alfalfa -alfalfa grass provided. Tenant pays 725 - Apartment Sm. bales.(100 lb. avg.) 705 - Roommate electric. Close to park Rentals Union Co. 541-51 9-0693 ( !t downtown . 2 2 0 9 Wanted G rove St. $ 4 5 0/mo 1 bdrm, full bath, upHOME TO sh are, Call +dep. No pets/smoks tairs ove r a s h o p , 650 - Horses, Mules m e I et s t a Ik . J o southside, creek, great ing. 541-519-5852 or 541-523-0596 541-51 9-5762 yard (!t views. All utiliAVAIL. FOR LEASE ties incl., no smoking. 23 yr old gentle Arabian 710 - Rooms for Avail. Iate Sept. $600 mare. Suitable for young Rent Photos/info on Craigskids learning to nde. Hay ELKHORN VILLAGE list 541-663-8683. NOTICE provided. Call for details. APARTMENTS All real estate advertised Lydia 541-519-6505 Di s a b l ed h ere-in is s u blect t o Senior a n d CENTURY 21 Housing. A c c e pting PROPERTY the Federal Fair Housapplications for those MANAGEMENT ing Act, which makes aged 62 years or older it illegal to a dvertise as well as those disLa randeRentals.com any preference, limitaabled or handicapped tions or discnmination of any age. Income re(541)963-1210 based on race, color, strictions apply. Call religion, sex, handicap, Candi: 541-523-6578 CIMMARON MANOR familial status or n aICingsview Apts. 2 bd, 1 ba. Call Century 21, Eagle Cap Realty. 541-963-1210

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We will not knowingly accept any advertising FURNISHED 1-BDRM. LOOKING FOR a roomfor real estate which is mate, for female EOU Utilities paid. Washer, student, in a 2 bd dupl. in violation of this law. Dryer (!t A/C. $675/mo. o n A r ie s L n . , LG . All persons are hereby 541-388-8382 informed that all dwell$300/mo, w/d (!t w/s incl. Avail. Sept 16th. i ngs a d v ertised a r e Ca II 541-426-3747. available on an equal opportunity basis. LARGE, U P S T A IRS

1-BDRM., W/S/G/ pcI. SMALL STUDIO Apt, La $ 450/mo. 1 s t. , l a s t Grand South side location. C l ose to EOU. plus secunty. 1621 1/2 Va IIey Ave., B a ker No smoking or pets. C ity. No s mok i n g $200 per month. call 541-497-0955 541-963-4907.

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3 BDRM, 2 bath, w/s/g 3 BD, 1 ba, near schools, 1-BDRM W/ATTACHED ment entity; State of A PLUS RENTALS EOU I!t hospital. Small, pd. carport, no smokgarage. 1520 Madison St Oregon Employment has storage units ing. $800 mo, $ 7 00 nice, older home, very $55,000. 541-519-3097 Division, a government Ca!I availab!e. dep. (541)910-3696 clean, many upgrades, e ntity; a n d Uni t e d (541) 963-7476 5x12 $30 per mo. W/D. Well insulated, States of America, InNEWER 3 b drm, 2 ba, gas heat. No smoking, 8x8 $25-$35 per mo. ternal Revenue Serv$1075/mo, plus dep. 8x10 $30 per mo. GREEN TREE no pets. Ref . r e qd. , ' v%a '+ = . gi ' ice; is defendant. The 'plus deposit' Some e x t r a s . No 915- Boats & Motors APARTMENTS $ 750, See a t 1 2 0 2 1433 Madison Ave., sale is a public auction smoking. Pets on apFirst St. 541-786-4606 to the highest bidder 2310 East Q Avenue or 402 Elm St. La p roval. M t. Emi l y 2005 JEEP Wr angler. for cash or cashier's La Grande,OR 97850 Grande. Property 541-962-1074 3 BD, 2 ba, gas heat, dw, F actory r i g h t h a n d check, in hand, made I Ca II 541-910-3696 no pets, no smoking, 9I drive, 6 c l y , 4 w d, out to U n ion County 750 - Houses For $895mo 541-963-9430 S heriff's Office. F o r automatic, runs excelRent Baker Co. Affordasble Studios, m ore information o n lent, new tires, cruise 3+ BD,2 ba, Ig backyard 255 HILLCREST 1 I!t 2 bedrooms. American West 1-BDRM, 1 bath. W/S inc ontrol, AC , s t e r e o this sale go to: w/ d e ck, $ 8 50/mo, Great view of Baker (Income Restnctions Apply) Storage c luded. G a s h e a t , Avail. 9/21/15. 1805 X new postal signs. 127k www.ore onshenffs. City and Eagle Mtns. 7 days/24 houraccess Professionally Managed fenced yard. $550/mo. .ht $8,900. 541-426-9027 Ave. Call for more info One level, 1,200 sf (ml), by: GSL Properties 541-523-4564 541-51 9-6654 or 541-398-1516 541-963-2633 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Located Behind COMPETITIVE RATES Published: September 2, Livingroom, family rm, La Grande Town Center 1- Bdrm, 1 bath Home 4 BD, 2b a, $ 9 0 0 /mo Behind Armory on East 9, 16,and 23, 2015 gas fireplace, AC, $425+dep 306 4th St and H Streets. Baker City 541-963-2641 electnc heat. 3-bdrm, 1 bath Home 1985 B E A CHCRAFT Legal No.00042649 Double car garage, $750+dep 2588 1st St CHARMING N EAT I! t Magnum 192 Cuddy, shop, fenced backyard. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S 2-bdrm, 1 bath duplex 200 hp, Coast Guard tidy 2 bd, w/s pd. near Close to golf course. SALE $450+dep 1230 Valley college, $850 + dep. radio, de pt h f i n d e r, $140,000 and one at 2524 9th St ~ STOK A O E s wim/ski p l a t f o r m , Mt Emily Prop. Mgt. HIGHLAND VIEW 541-519-8463 Blue Ridge Apartments 541-962-1074 very good c o ndition, 69 CHEVY Impala, cus- On October 8, 2015 at • 8eoure Apartments 2-bdrm, 2 bath. Utilities canopy, boat c o ver, the hour of 10:00 a.m. • Keyyedl Zn~ tom 2 door with rebuilt at the Union County included. $600+dep NEWER 3 bed, 2 bath • A~ utk-Txte)r. 6@e and e-z trailer included. Manufactured Home tranny and turbo 350 800 N 15th Ave w/ garage $1,295. * 8ecutrit(y Lltrbtfng Sheriff's Office, 1109 Molly Ragsdale for sale. 1955 Clark St. $5,500 firm motor. New front disc Elgin, OR 97827 541-91 0-4444 • Be~ Cet n e i r l t ICAve, La Grande, OreProperty Management $86,500. 541-663-7250 541-663-6403 brakes and new front • Outeide RV 8totage Call: 541-519-8444 gon, the defendant's and back seats. Runs Now accepting applicaUNION 2BD, $550. 2 bcl, • Feneed AtetL interest will b e s o ld, great! Must hear it to (8-fbot, It)etrtt) 920 - Campers tions f o r fed e r a l ly 825 - Houses for 2-BDRM., 1-BATH $600. 2 b c l , $ 6 95. sub)ect to redemption, appreciate. Ready for funded housing. 1, 2, Pets okay I!t senior disNo pets/waterbeds RRIf eie@t(t io(t(tite Sale Union Co. in the r ea l p r operty body and paint. Asking and 3 bedroom units McElroy Properties count. 541-910-0811 AII trtzes tLvaiItLt)Ie commonly known as: $6,500 OBO. with rent based on inFor Sale By Owner 541-523-2621 (Gxm u)p to l4xRB) 59679 Highway 237, 541-963-9226 U PDATED U NIO N come when available. U nion Oregon. T h e 64X-885-M88 3-BDRM, 1.5 bath HOME, 1 bed/1 bath, court case number is GOT AN older car, boat No pets. $1100/mo. W/D included,Fenced 8818 X4CIL Pro)ect phone number: 14-05-49070 w h e re or RV? Do the humane 541-523-4435 541-437-0452 yard, 24 x 3 2 Shop, C ommunity B ank, a thing. Donate it to the $650/mo. CALL CATHTTY: 1(800)735-2900 banking corporation, is 4-BDRM, 2 bath house ER I NE C R EEIC P ROP Humane Society. Call CLASSIC STORAGE '09 NORTHLAND the plaintiff, and Union w/full basement. Small 1-800-205-0599 "This institute is an equal MGMT 541-605-0430. 541-524-1534 GRIZZLY pasture, garden area. Lumber C o m p a ny, opportunity provider." 2805 L Street (PNDC) 880 Camper w/slide. Inc., an Oregon corpo5 mi. south of Baker 760 - Commercial NEW FACILITY!! Medical issues force ration, dba Royal Rock, City.$1000/mo. For de- Rentals Vanety of Sizes Available sale. Must see to d ba Royal R oc k I ! t tails call 541-519-5202, Secunty Access Entry appreciate. $14,200 20 X40 shop, gas heat, WANTED! I buy old PorCrushing C o mpany, evenings. $ 140, 0 0 0 RV Storage Please no rude offers roll-up an d w a l k - in sches 91 1 , 356 . dba Bronson Lumber Spacious, 3,099 sq. ft., 541-523-1056 or doors, restroom, small 1948-1973 only. Any CHARMING 1-BDRM, 1 C ompany; M ac e A . 3-bdrm, 1 bath solid 253-973-1 664 o ffice s p ace, $ 3 5 0 bath fully f u r nished condition. Top $$ paid. Cadwell, aka Mace Alhome built in 1925. UNION COUNTY month, $300 deposit. home close to downF inders F e e . Ca l l len Cadwell, dba BronSenior Living New electncal upgrade, 541-91 0-3696. 707-965-9546 or email SECURESTORAGE town. Rent i n cludes 930 - Recreational s on M o t o rsports I ! t low maintenance porschedclassics©yawater, cable, w i-fi I!t Rental, an individual; Mallard Heights cement stucco extenor, Vehicles Surveillance $100 electnc credit per 780 - Storage Units hoo.com (PNDC) Sherry A. Cadwell, fka 870 N 15th Ave metal roof, large porch, Cameras month. $850/mo + Sherry Griffis, an indidetached 1-car garage. Elgin, OR 97827 Computenzed Entry $850 dep. Call Larry at vidual; Jr Zukin Corp, 1,328 sq.ft. newly Covered Storage 541-550-9087 '"4 dba Meadow Outdoor painted full finished I• Now accepting applicaSuper size 16'x50' Advertising, an Oregon basement, walk-in tions f o r fed e r a l ly CLEAN 8t freshly painted • Mlr)I-Wtr(.it()ttss c orporation ; U ni o n f unded ho using f o r pantry I!t more! 2-bdrm w/basement 541-523-2128 County Assessor and • I)tttslde Pam(t(I Pa)M(tg 1 block from school. t hos e t hat a re and fenced yard. Range, 3100 15th St. Tax Collector, a gov2007 NUWA HitchHiker sixty-two years of age 740 3rd St. • Rtiastteuls Aats(i fndge,. NO smoking, Baker City Champagne 37CKRD ernment entity; O reor older, and h andi- 1 sm. pet neg. $550/mo North Powder F()r lr)A)r(ttiltot) c)tII: $39,999 g on Department o f See more at: capped or disabled of Garb. pd. 541-383-3343 Revenue, a g o v ernwww ziiiow com/homedetails/740 Tnple axles, Bigfoot Iack any age. 1 and 2 bedR8~ 8 I IIys 1001 - Baker County -3rd-St-North-powder-ORleveling system, 2 new ment entity; State of room units w it h r e nt NICE, DOUBLE WIDE Legal Notices $94NI eve!II!Igs 9~ 7 867/86342951 * dl 6-volt battenes, 4 Slides, Oregon Employment mobile home for rent b ased o n i nco m e SECURESTORAGE 541-523-2206 NOTICE OF Rear Dining/ICitchen, 3785 10th Street Division, a government when available. in Durkee. Leave mesSHERIFF'S SALE large pantry, double e ntity; a n d Uni t e d sage. 541-877-2202 Extra large 16'x50' States of America, Infndge/freezer. Mid living Pro)ect phone ¹: $320,000 HUGE ™ , enclosed unit On October 06, 2015, at SUNFIRE REAL Estate room w/fireplace and ternal Revenue Serv%ABC STORESALL% 541-437-0452 BUILDING (7665 sq. Perfect for your RV! LLC. has Houses, Dusurround sound. Awning the hour of 9:00 a.m. ice; is defendant. The TTY: 1 (800) 735-2900 MOVF INSPFCIAl! ft.) on 9.79 acres with at the Baker County plexes I!t Apartments 16', water 100 gal, tanks sale is a public auction • Rent a unit for 6 mo 541-523-2128 approximately 2300 sq. C ourt H o use, 1 9 9 5 to the highest bidder for rent. Call Cheryl 50/50/50, 2 new Power"This Instituteis an get 7th mo. FREE Baker City ft. of living space acGuzman fo r l i s t ings, house 2100 generators. T hird S t reet , B a k e r for cash or cashier's equal opportunity (Units 5x10 up to 10x30) 541-523-7727. cording to the owner. City, Oregon, the decheck, in hand, made Blue Book Value 50IC!! provider" 541-523-9050 fendant's interest will Huge master bedroom 541-519-1488 out to U n ion County 795 Mobile Home 752 - Houses for be sold, sub)ect to reS heriff's Office. F o r with bath plus 2nd bedSpaces Rent Union Co. demption, in the real m ore information o n room, office room, utility THE SALE of RVs not beanng an Oregon inSPACES AVAILABLE, property c o m m o nly this sale go to: room with full bath, 2 BDRM, 1 bath, fenced signia of compliance is one block from Safeknown as: 1226 Washwww.ore onshenffs. yard, new garage, 1 yr openkltchen/dlnlng & way, trailer/RV spaces. illegal: call B u i lding ington Avenue, Baker .ht lease. $ 8 5 0/month. living room. Lots of Codes (503) 373-1257. W ater, s e w er , g a r City, OR. T h e c o urt Close t o EOU I!t beautiful travertine tile bage. $200. Jeri, mancase number is 14162, Published: September 2, www.La rande schools. 901 2nd St, ln kitchen, dining and 2000 NEW VISION a ger. La Gran d e where NATIONSTAR e secvCy IRatced 9, 16,23,2015 LG. 541-963-7517. Rentals.com bathroom. Covered pa541-962-6246 MORTGAGE LLC ULTRA 5TH WHEEL e COdedEatry tlo. Additional 2304 sq. D/8/A C H A M P ION LegaI No. 00042650 3 BD, 1 ba $925 mo. ft. machine shed. Also MORTGAGE COM541-91 0-4444 e Llgttttx( lcr yt)arprotec(loii 745 - Duplex Rentals PANY is plaintiff, and NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S has a great well. Union Co. e 6 dlffeteittsize ttttils SALE SHERMAN (50gpm) Fenced and 2 BDRM duplex, Union, 3 BD, 2 ba, fenced back e Lohof lRVslorage DOUGHERTY, INDIready for your horses & with garage between y ard, double lot w i t h VIDUALLY; AND AS On October 8, 2015 at 4-H projects. 1 5376238 •II the hour of 10:00 a.m. units, fenced back yd, s hop, n o sm o k i n g , 41298Chloo IRd,Baker CI(// CONSTRUCTIVE Century 21 Eagle $550/mo. $300 dep., $900+ dep. La Grande TRUSTEE OF THE ES- at the Union County ' Cap Realty, Sheriff's Office, 1109 No pets 503-314-9617 541-562-5036 TATE OF CHARLES J. ' 541-9634511. $16,000 DOUGHERTY; SUSAN ICAve, La Grande, Oregon, the defendant's D OUGHERTY; U N Fully loaded! interest will b e s o ld, ICNOWN HEIRS OF sub)ect to redemption, CHARLE S J. 855 - Lots & Prop• 35 foot in the r ea l p r operty DOUG HE RTY; erty Union Co. commonly known as: • 3 Slide Outs UNITED STATES OF BEAUTIFUL VIEW lot in 1010 North 5th Street, • W/D Combo AMERICA; STATE OF Cove, Oregon. Build • Kitchen Island O REGON; O C C U - U nion, Oregon. T h e y our d r ea m h o m e . • 4-dr Fridge/Freezer court case number is PANTS O F THE Septic approved, elec14-05-49070 w h e re For more info. call: PREMISES is defentnc within feet, stream C ommunity B ank, a d ant. T h e s ale i s a (541) 519-0026 r unning through l o t . banking corporation, is p ublic auction to t h e A mazing v i e w s of the plaintiff, and Union highest bidder for cash mountains I!t v alley. 970 - Autos For Sale Lumber C o m p a ny, or cashier's check, in 3.02 acres, $62,000 Inc., an Oregon corpoh and, made o u t t o 208-761-4843 ration, dba Royal Rock, Baker County Shenff's d ba Royal R oc k I ! t Office. For more inforCrushing C o mpany, mation on this sale go dba Bronson Lumber FOR SALE. 38 farmed to: w w w . ore onsheracres on HVVY 30 beC ompany; M ac e A . Cadwell, aka Mace Altween Truck Stop I!t len Cadwell, dba BronS teel's . $15 8 , 0 0 0 Lega I N o. 00042645 208-343-81 35 s on M o t o rsports I ! t Published: September 2, Rental, an individual; 9, 16,23,2015 Sherry A. Cadwell, fka Sherry Griffis, an indiROSE RIDGE 2 Subdivi- 2000 CHEVY BLAZER 1010 - Union Co. w/ snow tires on nms vidual; Jr Zukin Corp, sion, Cove, OR. 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Police: Collegeshooting sussectleftnote of asology By Jeff Amy and Kevin McGiii GAUTIER, Miss.— The university instructor accused of killing his girlfriend and a colleague called police telling them he killed the woman at the home they shared in Mississippi, where investigators found a note saying"I am so sorry," police said Tuesday. Police in Gautier said they found a note reading:"I am so sorry I wish I could take it back I lovedAmy and sheis the only person who ever loved me." Shannon Lamb did not indicate a motive for the killirg ofAmy Prentiss,41, nor did he suggesthe planned to hurt anyone else.After Lamb told them he killed Prentiss, he killed professor Ethan Schmidt, 39, inside his office at Delta State University, police said. Lamb was described as a well-liked teacher, a musician and a father, but also someone who had medical problems and recentl y asked for aleave of absence from teaching. He killed himself as police closed in on him during a manhunt. Police have notreleased a motivefor either shooting. University President William LaForge said he didn't know of any conflict between Lamb and Schmidt but"obviously there was something in Mr. Lamb's mind." Lamb had earlier asked for a medicalleaveofabsence, sayinghe had a healthissue of some sort, but LaForge gave no further information aboutit. The shooting led to an hours-long lockdown at the college during which frightened students and faculty hid in classrooms and closets as authoriti esscoured thecampus

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