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SALEM — Oregon elections officials this ¹ vember will see whether the state'srecentefforts to improve its elections process will pay off. Over the past four years, the state has added tools that may save counties thousands of dollars per election, and the state has streamlined registration to help sign up more voters using a new process to make its voter rolls more accurate. Ahead of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, the state sent out reminders to nearly SeeVoting / Page 5A

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George Galloway, to come up with a better argument than the fact that the building was Visiting Judge Jack Billings to argue by 2 p.m. iFridayl, on Friday ordered Shelter then I'm going to grant the constructed using grant monFrom the Storm to vacate its ey from the Oregon Economic county relief from this Development program. The advocacy center. proceeding." Billings had some choice With some audience memcounty agreed to maintain the facility to serve the victims words for Shelter From the berswearing tape overtheir Storm at Friday's forcible mouths reading "no justice" who need to use the shelter, and "no silence," Billings entry and detainer hearingGalloway said. they have no case, they're oc- recessed the morning hearing An eviction of the Shelter cupying the building illegally. until the afternoon and chalFrom the Storm Advocacy 'This iissuel has been going lenged the SFS's legal counsel, Center is needed to facilitate The Observer

construction of a new $3.1 million county courthouse, for which the county has been granted $2 million from the state. Union County commissioners unanimously voted to site the new court facility on the footprint of the SFS center in March. Billings told Galloway and Shelter From the Storm Executive Director Teresa SeeEviction / Page 5A

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Chantell Cosner, right, executive director of the LibertyTheatre Foundation, and Michael Jaeger work on the Liberty Theatre restoration project on Saturday morning.

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A member of La Grande's Parking, Traffrc Safety and Street Maintenance Advi-

week when the commission heard from a downtown merchant who is concerned about residential tenants parking for hours outside his business, taking up parking spaces for sory Commission is questioning whether the commission has potential customers. been given the authority to propCommissioners, though, erly carry out its duties. tabled the matter, unsure of The issue was raised last whether they had authority to

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Walls fell and intriguing questions arose this weekend at the old Liberty Theatre. All of the"new" east walls installed after the Liberty Theatre closed in 1959 were taken out Saturday during a restoration work day that about 15 community members participated in. The removal of the walls revealed the theater's original walls and tantalizing bits of the Liberty Theatre's history. Exposed for the first time in five decades were portions of the theatre' sold ornatewallpaper,sound boxes SeeLiberty / Page 5A

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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY On Sept. 22, 1975, Sara Jane Moore attempted to shoot President Gerald R. Ford outside a San Francisco hotel, but missed.

ON THIS DATE In 1776, during the RevolutionaryWar, Capt. Nathan Hale,21, was hanged as a spy by the British in New York. In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in rebel states should be free as of Jan. 1, 1863. In 1911, pitcher Cy Young, 44, gained his 511th and final career victory as he hurled a 1-0 shutout for the Boston Rustlers against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field. In 1927, GeneTunney successfully defended his heavyweight boxing title against JackDempsey in thefamous "long-count" fight in Chicago. In 1949, the Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb. In 1950, Omar N. Bradley was promoted to the rank of five-star general, joining an elite group that included Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall n n and Henry H. Hap Arnold. In 1989, the Irish Republican Army bombed the Royal Marines School of Music in Deal, Kent, England, killing 11 band members. In 1994, the situation comedy"Friends" debuted on NBC-TV.

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Jace Richter was one of 14 participants at the first skateboard tournament Saturday at La Grande's Pioneer Park. Richter has been skateboarding for 12 years, he said.

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The first annual skateboard tournament Saturday at La Grande's Pioneer Park brought out a small crowd, but event organizers hope it will eventually make a big difference. The skateboard tournament was held to focus on the youth who frequent the Sk8 Park to give them some recognition, but also to bring attention to the importance of staying off the sidewalks and keeping others safe, saidEddie Garcia,one oftheorganizers of the tournament. Stu Spence, La Grande parks and recreation director, said the timing for the tournament just came together. "The timing was good," Spence said. cWord was spread about the tournament and we got a local band and sponsors lined up." Kaden Barnhart, 15, was one of the partici pants and has been skateboarding for six years, he said. Originally from La Grande, Barnhart said the worst injury he's sustained while skateboarding was a broken leg about three years ago. 'You get used to injuring yourself," he said."I've done it too many times." Many of the skateboarders, most between 15 and 17 years old, tumbled to the ground while performing a trick during the competition, but they all jumped back up, looking reasonably unscathed. Shawn Keeler, 17, said he taught himself by watching videos. Keeler has been skateboarding for 10 years but hasn't broken any bones yet, he said. This wasn't Keeler's first competition either. He's competed three times so far, all in La Grande. "I skate all day, every day," he said. Spence and Garcia hope that those who skateboard on the sidewalks will

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Kaden Barnhart, top, and Shawn Keeler, left, perform on their skateboards. The skateboard tournament was held to focus on the youth who frequent the Sk8 Park to give them some recognition, but also to bring attention to the importance of staying off the sidewalks and keeping others safe.

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Nobody was injured in a truck accident on Interstate 84 early Saturday morning about seven miles west of La Grande. The accidentcaused a two-hour road closure. The accident occurred about 3:20 a.m. when a westbound commercial truck left the road and went over a guard rail. The truck, pulling one trailer, remained upright, but its gas tank was ripped open. Between 20 and25 gallonsoffuel were spilled, said Larry Wooldridge, chief of the La Grande Rural Fire Depart-

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according to Hayward. 'They brought it to my attention because they thought the water bill was too high," Hayward said.'They had records pulled and analyzed them. When prices went up, everytime we raised theprice, we raised it the whole rate." Hayward proposed that the county would not take water or sewer payments until Jan. 1, 2018. After that, the park will be charged the regular sewer rate and 25 percent of the water rate. In the meantime, the county will pay the sewer department for the park's rates from areserve fund for a totalof$18,144 peryearto make up for the money the sewer department isn't going to get from the park.

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take ownership of their community. cWe also want people to appreciate the youth and see that they're part of this community," Garcia said.'The youth will also see that we're paying attention to them, and that the businesses who donated money and theirm erchandise are supporting them too. The (youthlarepositivemembers ofsociety." Spenceprovided large piecesof whiteboards for those wanting to spray paint and show their more

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ENTERPRISE — More than 15 years of overpayment to the Wallowa Lake Service District has resulted in Wallowa Lake State Park not having to pay its water bill until 2018. Mike Hayward, Wallowa County Board of Commissioners chairman, said a 1997 water service agreement between the county and the state park said the park would pay 25 percent for each hook-up. Hayward said the reasoning was that the spring that serves the district is in the WallowaWhitman National Forest, but the park had the water rights. However, when rates were raised in 1999, 2000 and 2004, the park's rates were raisedatthe same rateas everyone else Hayward said. The gist is since 1999 Wallowa Lake State Park has

ment. The fuel was contained by the department and did not ignite. A La Grande towing company pumpedoutthe remaining fuel in the gas tank, which was about 60 gallons, into a safe container. It also pulled the truck back onto the freeway. This was

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Friday was a big day for domestic violence survivors and advocates — and not necessarily in a good way. On the national stage, we saw NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell take the mic for a press conference, the first he's held since Ray Rice was let go from the Baltimore Ravens after a second and much more explicit video of his behavior toward his now-wife came out. Rice was initially suspended for only two games. Goodell promised fans the NFL would do better and establish better discipline protocols, including creating a conduct committee to "ensure that we are always living with the best practices." Those following the closer-to-home situation with Shelter From the Storm and Union Countymay have shuddered upon hearingthe phrase "best practices." Best practices, touted by court and county oKcials as a one-story courthouse, is a major reason why our local domestic violence resource was ordered by a judge Friday to vacate its advocacy center. "Best practices" has dictated the county needs a one-story courthouse rather than a two-story building that could fit between the SFS building and the jail. Many — including ESPN anchors — believe Goodell's comments fall short. He has been urged by many to resign, though he indicated Friday he's not interested in stepping down. Still, major changes may be in the works for the NFL, an organization that touts itself as family friendly, and that's a good thing. Locally, we're not so sure. Shelter From the Storm was told Friday they have no case against Union County. A vacation of a building built with federal tax dollars specifically for the shelter is in order. Thousands of dollars of grant-funded positions are at stake. Untold numbers of victims may go without vital services because of this move and the necessary downsizing that will come with it. If you watched the most recent Ray Rice video and were shocked, be grateful. For shelter employees, that is a daily occurrence. It came late, but the NFL is now — after immense public pressure — making major changes to make sure domestic violence is addressed in its organization. Or at least they are saying as much. Many protests and public comments later, where is the same care and concern from our local oKcials? Are they to be outdone by the NFL? Let's hold our elected oKcials to higher standards than that.

Your views Lauritzen: Why do judges' preferences matter more? To the Editor: According to the county's document titled "History of the Pursuit of a New Circuit Court Facility, 2008 to Present" the state Legislature funded aproject to provide Union County with a muchneeded new court facility. Quoting from this document available at www.union-countyorg/ That funding was proposed to contribute

towarda $3,069,910 projectwhich would include a new two-story building to be located within the current county campus."Again quoting from that document: "Following execution of the agreement with the Oregon Judicial Department, the Circuit Court judges and staff informed the county of their preference for a one-story facility. They indicated that workflow efftciencies and public service would be maximized with a one-story facility." The state Legislature provided this funding on the basis of a two-story plan that would not require the demolition of a modern, functioning building. Then, the judges gave a preference for a one-story building and the county commissioners changed the plan so that the Shelter From the Storm building will be razed. Why are the judges' preferences for "workflow efftciencies and public service" more important than providingservicesfordomesticviolence and sexual assault victims? Why are the judges' preferences more important than destroying a tax-funded building? Why do the judges' preferences count for more than the preferences expressed by hundreds of Union County residents that the shelter building and its services be preserved?

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Mercer: Neighbors not very welcoming to dispensary

To the Editor: After reading the article in the Sept. 15 issue of The Observer iNeighbors not enamored with dispensary), I was dismayed at the judgmental attitudes and lack of compassion expressed by the "neighbors" to the medical marijuana dispensary that recently opened in La building. Obviously, spreading 13,000 Grande. Qualifying medical conditions square feet over a one-story space retoreceivea prescription for m edical marijuana from The Green Apothecary quired a much larger footprint. At that include cancer, glaucoma, Alzheimer's, point, needing more space, the commissioners used a thoughtful process" and HIV/AIDS, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures, muscle spasms and MS. decidedto create space by demolishing Our neighbors in this community who a $500,000 domestic abuse facility built withfederaltax dollars15years ago. are aNicted with this suffering and who When the chips are down, tough decibenefit f'rom access to marijuana in the sions are made: help families at risk or region are, I am sure, extremely grateful. Not all individuals can take nor create parking spaces? If the commissioners had stayed with want to take prescription medication, the initial plan for a two-story courtmuch of which is marketed in underhouse, their incredibly stupid choice ground systems and is a problem for us in illegal drug trafftcking. would not have been necessary. What if our good ol' boy commissioners had I am not proposing that none of the decided to install a putting green on the marijuana will reach illegal sources, but roof of the new courthouse? Nothing in neithercan your neighborhood pharmathe contract with OJD to prevent that? cist guarantee that the hydrocodone or How could three ordinary guys asoxycodone given by prescription stays sume they could make such a decision out of the illegal market. People who are Carol Lauritzen based on their"common sense"? During suffering and qualify for medical mariLa Grande six years of planning, the commissioners juana should have access to it through never convened a citizens' advisory com- the appropriate legalchannels. Barry: Can't afford to re-elect mittee. Their requests for analyses of With the attitudes expressed in this countycommissioners article by those interviewed by The Obcost/benefit comparisons were sketchy, To the Editor: at best. It even took them six years to server, it is no wonder the Lindseys have In January 2014, Union County com- learn about La Grande's off-street park- hunkered down and kept their presence missioners signed a $2 million contract ing regulations. low key. The community ofLa Grande fora two-story,13,000-square footcourtOur elected ofliciais. That's embarrassing. is not providing them with a safe and Ignorance and arrogance are a danger- welcoming environment. I, for one, say house building with the Oregon Judicial Department, based on the Nov. 20, 2009, ous combination, and Oregon's taxpayers welcome to Randy and Rona Lindsey. and Union County's families are paying Thank you for providing this service to Court Facilities Master Plan. Disregarding six years of"careful for it. The county commissioners' lack those who need this product. consideration," Union County's judges of transparency and fiscal irresponsibiland staff suddenly changed their minds ity have the communityin an uproar. Susan Mercer to"expressa preference" for a one-story Legally, the county is required to sign a La Grande

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Cartershares Girls State experience withlegionAmiliarv Submitted to The Observer

La Grande American LegionAuxiliary Unit No. 43 welcomed special guests at its September meeting, Jessica Carter, and her mother, Ingrid. Carter shared her experiences and impressions ofher week spent at Girls State at the Willamette University campus in Salem in June. She was one of five La Grande High School juniors to share this experience. The other girls — Rachael Alexander, Ashley Campbell, Joshalyn Kirkham and Bailey Penninger — were unable to attend the meeting. Girls State is a nationwide program sponsoml by the American Legion Auxiliary designedto increasethe attendees'awareness and knowledge ofgovernmentalprocesses, while learning about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Oregon Girls State

provides the opportunity for high school juniors from throughout the state to learn through the creation of mock governments at the county and state levels. Experiences may include public speaking while campaigning for various public offices, drafling and presentingbillsforpassage in the Girls State legislature, serving as a lobbyist to help influence decision-making, participating in mock trialsand a wide variety of workshops and presentations by some of Oregon's highest electedoffi cialsand other inspirational speakers. The 75th annual Oregon Girls State will be held in June at Willamette University. All eligible girls are urged to apply. The American Legion Auxiliary will interview applicants and select qualifieddelegates.

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The Grande Ronde Community Choir is excited to announce a new partnership with ArtsEast, a local nonprofit artsservicesorganization that has inspired interestand participation in the arts across Eastern Oregon. With this collaboration comes an opportunity for participants toinvestnot only their time and talents to thechoir butalso to contribute additional funds to help sustain this unique community-based choral program. The fee structure is as

follows: Friend $25 iparticipation feel;Patron $50 i$25 participation fee plus $25 tax-deductible donation); En-

core$100 i$25 participation feeplus$75 tax-deductible donation); and Maestro $125

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Old Library). Members at the Patron level and above will receive name recognition in programs. The Grande Ronde Community Choir held its first rehearsal of the 2014-15 year Thursday. The chorus is open to singers of all ages and abilities. Anyone who likes to sing and wishes to be a part of an outstanding community group is encouraged to join. The choir will have three performances fall term. The first performance will be the

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Who tocontact For more information, contact Michael Frasier at 541-910-1149 at rnfrsiier6@gmmii.cco. Visit the Grande Ronde Community Choir Facebook page for more information about the group and plans for the next year.

Choirs of the Valley concert on Oct. 16. This concert will feature the Grande Ronde Community Choir, the EOU Chamber Choir, the Union County Children's Choir and area high school choirs. The Grande Ronde Community Choir will also be a featured ensemble at the annual Holiday Music Festival at McKenzie Theater in Loso Hall on the Eastern Oregon University campus on Dec. 6 and 7. Longtime choral director and educator J. Michael Frasier begins his sixth year as musical directorofthe Grande RondeCommunity Choir and will be joined by accompanist Lanetta Paul. Frasier strives to make the rehearsals and performances a balance of fun, social interaction and quality music making. A large turnout from both the EOU and Union County community would help ensure the long-term viability of this cultural and educational ensemble, Frasier said.

he day Wonder and I were marON SECOND ried, in Athena on 9-10-11, it was a THOUGHT 95-degree roaster. JEFF PETERSEN Three years later, on Sept. 10, in Banff, Alberta, Canada, it was -3 Celsius, or in U.S. terms, as cold as a severalhundred-foot-tallrocksbarely summer drink. wide enough for a road. We were not in that drink. We were It was the gateway to, well, more over about 387 mountains, to the west, jaywalking mountain sheep — and a in Invermere, shivering, waiting for the dazzling array of peaks that kept eyes storm to relieve its icy grip. pointing skyward. Locals — yes, they have them in Midway through the park, a sign for an animal lick caught my eye. I Canada, too — were calling it"Snowtember." Banff reveled in 6 inches of slowed to 90 kilometers an hour, which fresh powder while we watched the translates in the U.S. to a blur as far as wildlife watching is concerned. There, weather forecasts,which called for clearing. No sense driving through a to oursurprise,wa sthebiggestbull wonderland of mountains, in Kootenay moose since Bullwinkle. and Banf national parks, concealed in We braked and turned around quicka cloud cover that makes the countryly to see if we could get a snapshot. side look like Iowa, except with hogs Alas, the park is wilderness. The replaced by mountain sheep. wildlife is wild, shy even, when conA day later, as promised, the clouds fronting paparazzi. The moose vancleared. We filled the Prius Snow ished into the wild, going through the Leopardwith gas costing $1.23 a litre, smaller trees like a wildlife version of which I think is the size of a child's Moses parting the Red Sea. milk carton for school lunch. Couldn't Later, atthe pass,we straddled the complain, though. Only Alaska and continental divide. Hawaii in the U.S. have higher gas To the east, water flowed to the Atlantic Ocean. prices than Oregon, and oil-rich Alberta has thelowest gaspricesin To the west, water flowed to the Pacific Ocean. Canada. Early in the morning we headed out. We asked to have our picture taken Snow powdered the peaks that jutted by a Dutch tourist, who with her husskyward in a moving calendar shot. band haddriven up from BanlK "It's like driving through a ChristW e dodged a herd ofjaywalking mountain sheep and entered Kootenay mas card — in summer," she said, National Park through a crease in the astounded.

At Banf, surrounded by sky-high peaks, we walked around watching beautiful people — and some not so beautiful — who occasionally even spoke English. We found souvenirs in our price range, about five toonies or 10

loonies, the Canadian $2 and $1 coins. Then we repaired to the castle hotel west of town where rooms, we learned to our trepidation,started at$459 a night. We fled quickly, but not before taking a self-guided tour, trying to pass as beautiful people so we would not get escorted off the property by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their no-nonsense horses. Each year, for our anniversary, since we paid more than $100 apiecefor 10-year passports, we dream of escaping to the great and sometimes white north and spending our last loonie. Wonder absolutely loves Oregon. And she loves Canada almost as much. She had a chance to work in Vancouver and leaped at the opportunity, spending a year learning to speak Canadian — "Cold, eh?" — and marveling at the in-your-face scenery. Normally, she is not excited about chilly temperatures. The mountains, however, were so beautiful in Banf and surroundings during our Snowtember visit that I'm not sure she even felt the cold. Contact Jeff Petersen at 541-963-3161 orj petersen 0 lagrandeobserver.com. Follow Jeffon Twitter SgoNEoregon.

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Universi of Washington author talks culturally responsive education By Dick Mason The Observer

It is a problem that continues to frustrate and bafIIe educators. Students of color in the United States have underachieved for decades, according to Geneva Gay, a University of Washington professorofeducation. Gay believes that the key to successf ully addressing thisproblem isfor educatorstolook attheir students through the lens of their culture. 'You can't get around it. If you are a teacher, you have to deal with culture. We arenotdevoid ofculture," said Gay during a keynote address for a workshop for Eastern Oregon University's new Center for Culturally Responsive Practices. Gay said that the significance of each of our cultural backgrounds can not be overstated. "Humans can't exist without culture. Nobody can give up their culture without extensive trauma," she said. The UW professor said that sometimes teachers trytoohard totreatallstudentsthe same regardless of their different cultural backgrounds. Gay said thereisa perception that to treatsomeone differently is

thatpeoplein certain cultural environments have lower skills. She said it is sometimes assumed that people living in poverty do not offer anything to society. Nothing could be further from the truth, she said. "These people contribute. They are not just victims. They contribute and are actively engaged," she said. They also have imaginations, which are part of a survival skill. "If you are in poverty and you don'thave an imaginaDick Masan/TheObserver tion, you just die," Gay said. The UW professor said Geneva Gay, a University of Washington education professor, talks with Donald Easton-Brooks, dean of the it has been proven that culturally responsive colleges of business and education at Eastern Oregon educationboosts testscores, University. improves attendance and ally responsive teaching. reduces discipline referrals to discriminate. She said it is unfortunate that people The book's second edition in schools. Gay believes it feel this way. is critical that culturally was published in 2010. "There is nothing wrong responsive education proGay has found that with treating people differcultural differences make it grams, like the one at EOU, hard to compare the skills continue being developed. ently," she said. ''We have gottofind Gay said teachers who try and capabil ities ofstudents. She noted that a person differentways to serve a to treat everyone the same are making a mistake. who might seem bright in population that is not being "This is wrong. It served," she said. one cultural setting may Eastern's Center for perpetuatesthe problem appeardim in another. She noted that a Rhodes Culturally Responsive Praciof students from some Scholar could go into a Alri- tices opened this year and cultural backgrounds not achieving)," Gay said. can American neighborhood is funded by a grant from The UW professor is the the Oregon Department of and appear incompetent. 'Your repertoire of skills Education. The workshop author of"Culturally Responsive Teaching: Theory, conducted Friday and Satwould not match the setting," she said. urday was the first of many Research and Practice," a that will be conducted by book considered a landmark Gay also said thatpeople work in the field of culturoften mistakenly assume the center.

Wallupa/Wildcat Creek Road under reconstruction By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

TROY — A road washed out by winter flooding is underreconstruction.Repairs should be completed by the end of September. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists on Wednesday salvaged fish from Wildcat Creek, aided by Wallowa County Road employees. ''We worked Wednesday and Thursday doing fish-

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related stufF with the project — diverting water and putting rocks in to keep fish from going back in to where they were salvaged," Mike Hayward, Wallowa County Board of Commissioners chairman said. Lori Wood, Baker Resource Area field manager for the Bureau of Land Management, signed an environmental assessment Sept. 12 allowing further work to begin.

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The Wallowa County road crew started the main project work the following day. Hayward said five county crew members are on the project each day along with two contractors. Some of the upper spots need to have more fish salvage — that workis scheduled for today. In February, rainfall caused extensive flooding throughout Wallowa and Union counties. Flooding along Wallupa and Wildcat

creeks caused erosion of approximately1,000 feetof the Wallupa/Wildcat Creek Road east of Promise, making theroad impassable, said the BLM's assessment. The road is an important route between Wallowa and Troy for residential, commercial and recreational traffic. The proposed action included repair and reconstruction of nine sites along a three-mile section of the road.

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Truck fire closes I-84 near Pendleton PENDLETON—The westbound lanes of Interstate84 about seven miles eastofPendleton were closed Sunday while firefighters worked to extinguish a commercial truck fire. A commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer transported frozen chicken was westbound comingoffCabbage Hill on Interstate 84 near milepost 216 when the driver noticed the brakes smoking and on fire. After pulling onto the right shoulder near the base of a freeway on-ramp, the driver and passenger unsuccessfully tried to put the fire out as it began to spread in the vehicles and the grass median. According to a witness, the vehicles became fully engulfed and diesel tanks exploded. Umatilla Tribal Fire Department personnel responded to the scene along with ODOT.

Wolves injure dogs, kill sheep in Oregon SALEM — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says wolves killed eight sheep and injured two flock protectiondogs in northeast Oregon. The agency told the Capital Press newspaper in a statement that it's the first timeprotection dogs have been hurt by wolves. The attacks occurred Monday night and Tuesday night on public land. The wolves were from the Mt. Emily pack, one of eight documented packs in Oregon. The sheep producer has not been identified. The agency says it's working with the producertopreventfurtherattacks, and will coordinate with otherarea livestock owners.

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State officials are meeting to make contingency plans if Oregon voters choose to approve Measure 91 in November, which would legalize marijuana.

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with the project to demolish and construct a new building, or torenovate it. Current plans call for an energy-efficient, three- or four-story building of about 25,000- to 30,000-square feet.

Linn County: ONcer's Burglary suspect shot shooting justified at Oregon home ALBANY — The Linn County district attorney has cleared a Springfield police officer who shot a 44-year-old woman after she pointed a realistic-looking pellet gun at officers following a car chase last month. District Attorney Doug Marteeny says Justin Myers was justified when he shot Amanda Gatewood on Aug. 28. The Democrat-Herald said Marteeny provided his opinion to Albany police on Friday. Police say the Springfield woman was behind the wheel of a stolen car and led police on a chase to a Chevron station four miles south of Albany. Marteeny's review said Myers fired a single shot from a rifle and hit Gatewood in the back as she neared the entrance of the gas station store, and as she pointed the pellet gun atother officers. Gatewood was interviewed during the investigation, and was in stable condition in the hospital atthattim e.

OREGON CITY —Authoritiessay a suspected burglar was shot by someone staying at the Oregon home he was trying to enter. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, the home outside Molalla was burglarized several times after the death of the occupant, and relativeshave been staying there on occasion in hopes of preventing more thefts. The son of the deceased family member was sleeping at the house early Saturday when he was awakened by someone forcing his way through the front door. He fired a single round from a shotgun, injuring the 23-year-old suspect who was taken to a Portland hospital with a treatable head wound.

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SALEM — The group choosing a design for a proBow hunter lost in posedthird bridge acrossthe Columbia County Willamette River in Salem has gone with concrete ST. HELENS — VolunBoy, 8, hurt in fall in instead of steel. teers and deputies with the barn near Corvallis Columbia County SherifFs The Statesman Journal Office have been searchCORVALLIS — The newspaper reported the ing overnight for a lost bow Polk County Sheriff's Office concretedesign ism ore hunter. expensivethan a steelgirder says an 8-year-old boy was The sherifFs office says critically injured when he fell bridge, but the Salem River 37-year-old John Hill of Hills- about20 to 25feetin a barn Crossing Oversight Team boro failed to return Saturday south of Monmouth. said it would require less The boy was helping maintenance. night, and his family says they last heard from him in a relative in the barn on The design consists of two a phone call about 9:30 a.m. Saturday afternoon when he side-by-side bridges, providfell through a hole to the next ing for two lanes of traffic Sunday morning when he level below. in each direction north of sounded disoriented. Hill's truck was found off The boy was taken by downtown. Highway 26 on North Wolf ambulance to a local hospital The newspaper reports Creek Road. and later flower to Randall that a plan to finance the Children's Hospital at Legacy project is among the issues Searchers from Columbia, Washington and Yamhill Emanuel in Portland. to beresolved.Thecostof Authorities did not identify the river crossing project counties with a dog team and is expected to exceed $300 National Guard helicopter the boy Saturday night. million. have been searching Monday oses morning in the wooded area. Longtimeco-op cl

Coast Guard rescues 2 aRer boat capsizes WARRENTON — The Coast Guard says it has rescuedtwo peoplefrom a sinking boat near Long Beach, Wash.. The Guard says in a statement Sunday that the 21-foot pleasure craftbecame disabled and began taking on water. The two people on board put on life jackets as the Coast Guard in nearby Warrenton, Ore., dispatched a motor boat and helicopter to the area. The motor boat crew arrivedtofi nd a 46-year-old man and a 52-year-old man near the capsized vessel, which later sank.

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PENDLETON — Pendleton Grain Growers Inc., the longtime local farmers' cooperative, is officially out of the retail business. Spokeswoman Maddee Moore says stores in Pendleton, Hermiston, Athena and Milton-Freewater already

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BEND — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and landowners have reached a dealtoprotectOregon spottedfroghabitatneartheOld Mill District in Bend while allowing future development. The Bulletin newspaper reportedthe agreement lays closed Sept. 5. The East Oregonian reoutconservationstrategies portedthat theco-op couldn't for 170 acres of the Old Mill find buyers for its stores. and nearly 7,000 feet of the Moore says moving away Deschutes River. from retail is part of an effort The Fish and Wildlife Service, meanwhile, won't to restructure servicesand forcestricterrequirements focus more on core areas of operation,such as grain,seed fordevelopment. and energy. The spotted frog was first discovered near the popular Eugene set to decide district in 2012.

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EUGENE — The Eugene City Council is expected to decide the fate of the shutCOTTAGE GROVE — Po- tered, 50-year-old City Hall lice in Cottage Grove say one on Wednesday. of its officers shot an armed The council voted earlier man in the foot in a conf'ron- this month to postpone the demolition of City Hall for tation Saturday night. Police Chief Mike Grover two weeks to have another told the Register-Guard that debate about the building's the man was armed with future. two knives. He was taken a The Register-Guard hospital in Springfield with reported that the council on injuries there were not lifeWednesday is supposed to threatening. decide whether to proceed

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By Nigel Duara The Associated Press

PORTLAND — In the months before a m arijuana legalization measure goes before voters, the leadership ofOregon'slargest agencies quietly convened high-level meetings to discuss how to deal with it. The legalization measure would touch every corner of state government, from the Oregon State Police, who would no longer make minor marijuana arrests, to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which would administer the program. 'They're trying to not get caught flat-footed," said OLCC spokeswoman Christie Scott. The agencies in attendance were the liquor control commission, the state police, the departments of agriculture, revenue, transportation and justice, and the Oregon Health Authority. Preparation forthelegalization measure, which would tax and regulate commercial recreational marijuana, also included state officials who spoke to their counterparts in legal marijuana states, Colorado and Washington state. They sought to learn lessons from the mistakes of those two states."Thank goodness Colorado and Washington went first," said OLCC chairman Rob Patridge."But we're different. We're way different." Colorado, like Oregon, has commercial medical dispensaries, which provided an infrastructure for the fledgling commercial recreational business. Washington, by contrast, had to build a system from scratch, a long and tortuous process that has crushed the initial exuberance oflegalization with the reality ofa grindingbureaucraticslog.

Patridge and Scott said the meetings were necessary — if the measure passes, there's a short timeline between the vote in November and the Jan. 1 kickoff oflegalization. Patridge said he also expects a number of questions when the Legislature convenes Feb. 2. The cYes on 91" campaign and its petitioning group New Approach Oregon raised at least $2.3 million when they were last required to report their fundraising in late August. The opposition did not report a single contribution or dollar spent by the August deadline. Marion County Sheriff Jason Myers, the petiti oner ofthe opposition campaign, did not return repeated calls seeking comment. The pro-legalization campaign will spend the money on get-out-the-vote efforts in Oregon, which operates a ballot system conducted entirely by mail, and has reserved $2 million in television advertising space beforethe general election. Throughout the state, however, no campaign is yet visible: no television or radio spots, no fliers on light poles and no pamphlets in the mail. The OLCC estimates that the measure will generate between $17 million and $40 million in tax revenue. Forty percent of that money would go to schools and 20 percent would go to alcohol, drug and mental health services. The remaining dollars would be split among the state police and municipal and county law enforcement. Proponents argue the measure would redirect needed police attention from minor, nonviolent drug crimes to more pressing issues.

Grounsto DOC:Don' tuse deafinmatestointerSret The Associated Press

SALEM — National advocacy groups for deaf people are demanding that the Oregon Department of Corrections stop using fellow inmatesas interpreters. Using inmates as American Sign Language interpreters violates federal law and raises issues over "confidentiality, impartiality and conflicts of interest," the National Association of the Deaf; Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf and the Registry of Inter-

preters fortheDeafsaidin a let tertostatecorrections director Colette Peters. The letter came in response to a corrections newsletter thatadvertised forinmate interpreters,the Statesman-Journal reported The advertisement said candidates would be tested on their sign language competency and that their services could be used during events, educationalprograms and stafF-inmate interactions. The groups said deaf inmates have a right to

qualified and certified interpreters. They also said that inmates can"never" be qualified interpreters and they are concerned about the effectiveness of the DOC's sign language assessment. There are 170 deaf and hearing-impaired inmates in state custody, or about 1 percent of the population of about 14,600 inmates, corrections spokeswoman Betty Bernt said. The state doesn't track how many are beingused asinterpreters, she said.

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US would favor secession By Michael Muskal Los Angeles Times

Nearly one out of four Americans is so fed up with Washington that they are prepared to not take it anymore and would favor their state breaking away from the rest of the United States. According to a Reuters/Ipsospollreleased Friday,23.9 percent ofAmericans polled from Aug.23 through Sept. 16 said they strongly supportedortended to support the ideaoftheirstatebreaking away from the country. About 53 percent of the 8,952 respondents strongly opposed or tended to oppose secession, slightly less than the percentage that kept Scotland in the United Kingdom. Support for secession cuts across many lines, the poll found, but the West and Southwest, where the vision of rugged individualism still draws praise, seemed more inclinedtoback separation than the staid New England area. Younger and poorer folks were more likely to want to run for the exit. Politically, conservatives and Republicans seem to like the idea ofleaving more than

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani army says it has appointed a new chief for the country's premier intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, also known by its acronym ISI. An army statement says Maj. Gen. Rizwan Akhtar was promoted to the rank oflieutenant general on Monday and will head the spy agency. The statement says five more officers have been promoted to the rank oflieutenantgeneraltoreplaceofficers who retire in October. Akhtar, who previously headed a Pakistani paramilitary force in the southern city of Karachi, is replacing Lt. Gen. Zaheerul Islam.

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British, culminated in the Civil War, and, some would argue, continue to simmer. The expansion westward meant expandingthe range of disputes between a frontier and the folks back on the East Coast. The exact wording of the question was,"Do you support or oppose the idea of your state peacefully withdrawing from the United States of America and the federal government?" The poll has a margin of errorof1.2 percentage points.

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Syrians reach Turkey SURUC, Turkey — Some 130,000 Syrian refugees have reached Turkey in the past four days after fleeing the advance of Islamic State militants, Turkey's deputy prime minister said Monday, warning that the number could rise further as themilitants pressahead with an onslaught. Numan Kurtulmus said however, that Turkey was readytoreactto"thew orst case scenario." "I hope that we are not faced with a more populous refugee wave, but if we are, we have taken our precautions," Kurtulmus said."A refugee wave that can be expressed by hundreds of thousands is a possibility." The refugees have been flooding into Turkey since Thursday, escaping an Islamic State offensive that has pushed the conflict nearly within sight of the Turkish border. The conflict in Syria had already pushed more than a million people overthe border in thepast 3-V2 years.

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WASHINGTON — As far as Congress is concerned, President Barack Obama's Mideast war strategy isn't in the clear yet. The president got what he wanted this past week when the House and Senate overwhelminglyapproved arming and training moderate Syrian rebels to fight Islamic State militants. But the go-ahead isgood forless than three months. And many lawmakers want a sayovertherestofaplan featuring more than 1,600 U.S. military advisers in Iraq and airslrikes expanding into Syria. Congressional authorization for military action is "long overdue," said Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Senate Democrat and the most senior member of Congress to question Obama's legal basis for intervening in the Middle East.'We are living on borrowed time, and we are traveling on vapors." A showdown looms when lawmakers return to the Capitol after midterm elections — and no one knows yet how it's going to play out. Permissionto prepare vettedSyrian opposition units as a ground force to complement U.S. airslrikes expires Dec. 11, at which point the training effort won't even have begun. American military leaders say the operation needs up to five months to get off the ground. Authorization for the training program isalso included in a version of this year's defense policy bill, but itspassage isnotguaranteed. Although some recent polls suggest a swing in U.S. attitudestoward backing foreign intervention, the scars of 13 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan haven't fully healed. Public and congressional support may only be temporary, heated after the beheadings of two American journalists by Islamic State group militants. Twenty-two senators and 156 House members, Republican and Democratsincluded,opposed the provision this week. Several in both chambers said they voted "yes" halfheartedly. "I know it's not a perfect plan, but I think we need to

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Nine days after a gunman went on a deadly ambush at a state police barracks, authorities said Sunday they have recovered one of the weapons he was carrying and believe they are hot on his trail as he travels on foot through rugged forests in northeastern Pennsylvania. Investigators said they believe the suspect they describeas a self-taught survivalist had been planning a confrontation with law enforcement for months, if not years. State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens revealed a few more details about the manhunt for Eric Frein, saying lrackers have discovered items he hid or abandoned in the woods — including an AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition they believe he had been carrying while on the run.

Russia wants to keep Ukraine off UN radar UNITED NATIONSAs world leaders gather at the U.N. this week, the U.S. and its European allies are consumed by efforts to blunt the savage advance of the Islamic State group, to end the raging Ebola epidemic and to make progress in nuclear negotiations with Iran. That's likely just fine with Vladimir Putin, since theseissues distractfrom Russia's presence in neighboring Ukraine. While attention focuses elsewhere, the Russians are consolidating their annexation of the Crimean Peninsula. They are also deeply involved in turmoil in Ukraine's east and south, hoping to prevent the country from moving out of the Kremlin's orbit. Europe and the United States insist the independent nation must be freetochoose itsown course.

Maven's chief investigator, Bruce Jakosky of the University of Colorado. "All I can say at this point is,We're in orbitatM ars, guys."' Now the real work begins for the $671 million mission, the first dedicated to studying Mars' upper atmosphere. Flight controllers in Colorado will spend the next six weeks adjusting Maven's altitude and checking its science instruments, and observinga comet streaking by. Then in early November, Maven will start probing the upper atmosphere of Mars. The spacecraft will conduct its observations from orbit; it's not meant to land.

Man seen with UVa student faces charge CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.— A man believed to be the last person seen with a University of Virginia student before she disappeared was being sought on arrest warrants charging him with reckless driving, a police chief said Sunday, adding authorities also want to ask him about the missing teen. Virginia State Police have issued warrants for Jesse Matthew on a charge of misdemeanor reckless driving, Charlottesville Police Chief Timothy Longo said at a news conference Sunday. Matthew has not been charged in the disappearance of 18-year-old Hannah Graham, who was last seen early on Sept. 13 in Charlottesville. Longo said police want to talk to Matthew, who was seen with Graham before she disappeared.

Sierra Leone concludes lockdown

FREETOWN, Sterra Leone — Frustrated residents complainedoffood shortages in some neighborhoods of SierraLeone'scapital on Sunday as the country reached the third and final day of a sweeping, unprecedented lockdown designed to combat the deadly Ebola disease, volunteerssaid. While most residents welcomed teams ofhealth care workers and volunteers bearing information about the disease,rumors persistNASA's explorer ed in pockets of the city that arrives at Mars poisoned soap was being suggesting that CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. distributed, — NASA's Maven spacepublic education campaigns craft arrived at Mars late had not been entirely sucSunday after a 442 millioncessful. mile journey that began The streets of the capital, nearly a year ago. Freetown, were again The robotic explorer fired mostly deserted on Sunits brakes and successfully day in compliance with a slipped into orbit around government order for the the red planet, officials country's 6 million residents confirmed. to stay in their homes. "I think my heart's about — The Associated Press readyto startagain,"said

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of sanctions on Iran. If they fail to net six seats and remain in the minority, Republicans may emerge less determinedtocooperate with the president. For Obama, Democrats are also unsteady allies now. Most in close Senate races voted for the Syrian training mission, but several leading doves bucked the trend. And many said they hoped to revisit the issue when Congress reconvenes.

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at e oot Football games are underway and fans are glued to their monitors as the season begins. I'm not a sports fan, neverhaving been soendowed, but I'm aware of its seasonal happenings even though I am no longer in high school or college. It was at that time that I became involved, though, full of enthusiasm and loyalty. Not in the game itselfbut as part of the supporting crew — the band. Every year our band sat in the bleachers at the fenced-in La Grande football field situated just behind the gymnasium building between Fourth and Fifth streets, and K and M avenues, playing during the game and then marching on the field in various formationsto pleasethe crowd. There were bleachers on both sides of the field; however, the out-of-towners usually sought those on the west side of the field and we took those next to the building opposite. There were bright lights above and a green, well-marked field between us. The players and their coaches sat on a long bench in front of us, the goal posts north and south. As I recall, there weren't many games played in fair weather. Usually there was at least a skifFof snow on the ground and we would shiver under our band uniforms, learning shortly to wear heavy underwear beneath the blue and white uniform coat. We were in place ready to play beforethegame began,performed at appropriate places during the game, and disbanded officially after doing our marching routine at halftime. SeeDory/Page 2B

GRANNY'S GARDEN I

CRISTINE MARTIN

The benefits of a raised bed garden When my mother-in-law was in her early 80s my husband built her a raised garden in her back yard. When she died at 90 I wanted to inherit the garden, but alas that was impossible so finally I got one of my own even though I was ONLY in my 60s. Boy, it is the only way to go if you have some of my same pesky health issues I do. It is amazing how much we are able to grow in limited space. Gone are the days of growing dozens of giant pumpkins, squash etc. in our large garden, but small is just right for our needs and wants. This year we had broccoli, peas, lettuce, carrots, Swiss chard, cucumbers and tomatoes. Iforgotto plantthe beets, but usually we have them too. We grow enough for us and some to share even. I have also had strawberries in one end at times and plan to do that again ifa surprising surge of ambition overcomes me this fall. I have lots of runners. Speaking of that, I have strawberries in the greenhouse and they did well earlier, but have shocked up by giving us berries from August on. I can't believe they can survive the 115-plus temperatures in there, but somehow they do. Who knew? See Raised/Page2B

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There's still one day of summer left, so why not turn ripe plums into a sweet dessert crumble.

By Karen Kain ForyyesCom News Service

Thank you to my neighbors for the plums! When it comes to baking I always defer to one of my favorite chefs, Martha Stewart. Her recipes are usually easy to make and always delicious. I have not cooked with plums before this year so of course I went to my favorite resource and found this delicious Plum Crumble. It is a bit different than most crumble recipesthat Ihavemade before. Adding the cream before you bake it createsadecadently sweet foilforthesharpness of the plums. So far my taste testers have approved this dessert....ofFto my next cooking adventure. Have a great week and please know I would love to hear what you are cooking. 11/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 11/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chilled (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3/4teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 11/2 pounds dark plums (about 6), pitted and cut into eighths Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

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Plum crumble ready for the oven. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, salt, and flour. I used a food processer or you could use a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Cut the mixture in half. Reserve one half for topping and with the secondhalf,add the cinnamon, baking powder, and 1 egg. Mix until well blended. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch shallow baking dish. Bake until firm and golden brown, about15 minutes. As the pastry is baking, whisk together

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1/4 cup sugar, the remaining egg, the cream, and the almond and vanilla extracts in a small bowl; set aside. Once the crust is baked remove from the oven, and top with plum pieces. Pour the cream mixture over the plums, and sprinkle with the butter-flour mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and bake until topping is golden brown and the plums are tender, 25 to 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or my favorite ice cream. Enjoy!

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In the fight against childhood obesity, some elementary schools arere-introducing food productionand preparation to their nutrition and health class curriculums, taking the children out of the building and back to the basics, the vegetable garden. At one community garden in Elgin, students from Head Start and Stella Mayfield Elementary school are learning about where foods come from, how to grow them andwhy theymake good snacking choices.

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Students at Stella Mayfield Elementary in Elgin are harvesting their vegetables as part of a nutrition/foods class that introduced them to the entire process of food production in their garden classroom on Baltimore and 12th Street.

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RAISED Continued from Page 1B A couple years ago I planted some late romaine lettuce in my raised garden that finally came up the end of September. That lettuce stayed small and green all winter and when spring came it took off and we had lots and lots of wonderful, early lettuce. I am sure you could try the same thing in the ground too. I now plant some in our non-heated greenhouse the middle of March and it does well. That

is about the time I am itching to plant something so it serves two purposes. No, planting it in the greenhouse in the fall doesn't work. Guess how I know? Ifyou were to take on building a raised garden this fall you would be all set for spring. We can provide you with a blueprint or you may come and check it out in person. Friends have done their own, both ways. You could call for a time to come in person, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and I will mail you a copy. You could

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HOME 8 LIVING alsojustgo from the picture in the paper or dream up your own like my husband did. Phone: 541-963-4996 or mail to 10107 Mt. Fanny Ave., Island City, OR 97850. There is still so much to share and so little time before we all take a long winter'sbreak.Let'sjoin together though, wishing for a very long beautiful fall. Photo by Cristine Martin

Raised bed gardens are a great option for people who would rather not stoop over while working.

DEALING WITH VENOMOUS INSECTS

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e owac es: ore anus anuisance orsome eo e By Daniel Robison Oregon State University Extension Service

CORVALLIS — Yellow jackets buzzing around pop cans, hamburgers and kuit salad can ruin barbecues. And, because their sting can be li fe-threatening forsome people, itm ightbe necessary to destroy nests found near human activity. It's easier to deal with theseaggressive wasps if you know how they live, said Ross Penhallegon, horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension Service. Yellow jackets are heavy-bodied, with black and yellow or white markings and live in gray, papery nests, which are mainly located below ground but some are suspended above, he said. "Not to be mistaken as honeybees that gather pollen and flower nectar, yellow jackets are mostly meat eatersand areparticularly fond of rotting fruit," Penhallegon said.'Yello w jackets aremo re likely than bees to sting withoutprovocation,their sting is more painful and normally no stinger remains in the skin. A single yellow jacket may sting more than once." ''Workera yellow jackets hunt for insects or feed on carrion or rotting fruit. They carryfood back to thenestto feed their nest-mates. If you accidentally contact a nest entrance, you're likely to get stung. Workers vigorously defend the nest and queen. A queen is the epicenter of each nest and her sole responsibility is to lay eggs. She begins a nest in the spring by laying a few eggs and raising the adults. Workers provision, expand and defend the nest. As spring and summer pass, the nest grows and new workers assume their role. By the end of summer, nests may contain hundreds or thousands of workers. By

DORY Continued ~om Page 1B Many of us stayed in place just the same since we wanted to see the outcome of the game. In so doing, we joined in with the other students singing"On La Grande Hi" or calling out supportive win yellsatthe discretion ofthe yell king and song queens. My favorite yell was the one suggested by Wilma Dodge in 1941 (Class of 1944l. You repeateditthreetim es,each time louder: aYou cannot bend or break or dislocate an animated, iron-plated iron-chested, double-breasted Tiger team!" At halfbme, it was a bit tricky right at first to learn to walk on the field while playing, the music held in place by a ligature attached in kont of one's horn. While so doing, we needed to learn the routine so that we would be in the right place at the right time, stopping when predeterminedand then going again to the cadence set

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Some people are allergic to the venom of yellow jackets and stings can be deadly.

as well. Traps may provide 'Xot to be mistaken as honeybees that gather pollen temporary relief by drawing and flower nectar yellowjackets are mostly meat eaters workers away kom people,

and are particularlyfond of rottingpuit. Yellowjackets are mOre likely than beeS to Sting WithOutPrOVOCatiOn,

their stingis more pain ful and normally no stinger remains t'n the skin. A singleyellowjacket may sting more than once." — Ross Penhallegon, horticulturist, Oregon State University Extension Service

August or September, they are attheirmost troublesome and dangerous. By fall, yellow jacket nests have produced a crop of new queens and males. By the first frost, most workers and queens leave the nest to find aprotectedspot to spend the winter. They emerge in spring to begin the cycle again. Only new queens survive the winter, however, and they almost never reuse the previous year's nest. To destroy a yellow jacket nest, treat the nest at night, when the workers are inside and relatively calm. Use an aerosol thatpropelsa stream ofinsecticideup to 20 feet so that you can

stand ata safedistance and treatdirectly into the nest opening. "Don't pour petroleum products into ground nests," Penhallegon said."This is dangerous, environmentally harmful and illegal. Use products specifically made for yellow jacket control only. Be sure to read and follow the pesti cide product label. Remember, the label is the law." Non-toxic yellow jacket traps are available in yard and garden stores. The m ost eff ective traps use a synthetic attractant to lure worker yellow jackets into a trap. Fruit juice or meat can beused as attractants

by the drum major with his batonorthe drum majorette's twirling baton, and the drummer's beat. Left/right, left/right, just like the military, all in step. There were times during the season that the band would attend games out-oftown, the individual players usually transported by a parent. I remember my parents, usually my mother, taking us to Baker, as we had shortened the town's name by dropping the City part, to watch the football games over there. We were usually in our blue and white band uniforms with billed caps, for we also would occasionally play for the game out-of-town, too, in contest with the Baker

so I wonder how I managed to keepmy fi ngerswarm enough to hit the keys on my clarinet. It's possible that I wore mittens with the tips of the fingers cut oK The worst time going over there was when the highway was covered with snow and ice, but my mother wasn't the least bit akaid, or so it seemed, and some of us band members would pile in the car and be on our way for the opening kick-ofK Fortunately, we never had any trouble. We may have gone to Pendleton the same way, private car, or other nearby towns, but never long trips, for it was war-time and gas and tires were limited. Still we made the most of what we had and enjoyed every moment of our outings. There are so many wonderful new things to remember in these days, I'm sure, but sometimes I think the times of simplicity surely must be the most memorable in their lack of multiple distractions.

high school band playing opposite the field kom us. You see, there was a kiendly competition between the two high schools even though we pretended it was really serious. I don't remember our ever having white gloves to wear on those cold winter nights,

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but theyare noteffectivefor area-widenestcontrol. Some people are allergic to the venom of yellow jackets and stings can be deadly. Persons particularly sensitive to yellow jacket venom should be extra cautious in late summer and early fall, when the insects are most numerous. Enlist the help of someone not as sensitive, if you need to spray a nest. Other wasps are mud daubers and paper wasps. M ud daubers collectbits of wet soil totake back to their nests, usually a mud tube. Paper wasps build small, open nests that are suspended vertic all y from a horizontal surface, such as under an eave, bush or tree branch. Their long legs and thin "waists" distinguish paper wasps. Both mud daubers and paper wasps are less aggressive and normally will not sting or swarm when away from their nest.

Continued ~om Page 1B Fourth-grade teacher Diana Grandeen of Stella Mayfield and her class are busy harvesting their planted foods kom the newly constructed community garden on Baltimore and 12th Street. The raised garden beds were a city project spearheaded by retired educator Bob Thomas of the Elgin Lions Club. aWewant to thank the Lions Club because we couldn't do this without them," Grandeen said. The garden classroom is designed to show the children where foods come kom becauseatleastonethird of the students don't have gardens at home. "A few kids thought food came kom the grocery store, but most of the kids knew that you grew foods," said Grandeen."I think because we live in a rural area, our kidsaremore aware ofthat." The children are learning about the health advantages of"live foods"versuseating processed snacks. Live foods contain natural enzymes, vitamins, minerals and fiber that the body needs to stay healthy. "As a class, we've already covered nutrition and healthy snacking choices," said Grandeen,"but we wanted to show the kids that it's healthier if you know what you're eating." These student gardeners have produced organic vegetables and harvested them fullyripened and at their peak of flavor. They are now taking home their tomatoes, yellow squash, hot peppers, celery, potatoesand other vegetables. But Grandeen knows more is required. "A few of us teachers have been discussing simple recipes, food preparation and what we can teach the kids about canning and storing foods," she said. That may be challenging since schools have all but eliminated cook shops and home economics classes. The apparent devaluation of these"old world skills" has

come with serious health consequences for our children in the modern world, saysretired teacher Hazel Alexis of La Grande, who taught home economics for 28 years. "Unfortunately, I'm well aware with all that they are pushing with Common Core, which I do not approve of, the teachers don't have time for all of this," said Alexis.'The fact they've done the garden (in Elginl to show the kids where vegetables come kom isa wonderful thing, and then to be able to find the time to let them prepare something in the classroom is harder to come up with because the teachers are so limited on the classroom time they have." If parents believe that if their children are hungry, they will automatically know how to cook, think again. Alexis points out that nutrition and food preparation is not an inherent knowledge, but rather they arelearned skillsthatmust be taught. The reality is thatwith fastfoodssoeasily accessible, a child can satisfy his hunger without ever learning a thing about food preparation or nutrition. "I encouraged students to eat accordingto thefood pyramid," said Alexis,"and I emphasized the importance of foods made kom basic ingredients rather than boxed goods which are high in carbs and sodium. I have to praise the (Elginl teachers who are doing this because it's something that needs to be done, and I'm sure the children really enjoyed doing it." Healthcare professionals and teachers now recognizethe strong correlation between the lack of food education and childhood obesity. Ifschoolsdon'tget back to the basics, children could realistically be facing a tsunami ofobesity-related illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and degenerative joint conditions to name just a few.

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All TTY: 1 (800) 735-2900 for more info. $395mo 541-569-5189 $500m o 541-403-051 0 2 kitchen h om e o n $38,500. May be seen sion, Cove, OR. City: Sale items sold as is COUNTRY DREAM double city lot with RV Sewer/VVater available. by appt. 541-519-4960 for posted price. Cash 3-bdrm, 2 bath, den, FAMILY HOUSING parking, double gravel NICE, 2 bdrm apt, w/d Regular price: 1 acre garage w/attached 780 - Storage Units or checks will be ac930 - Recreational p arking i n b a c k hook ups, w/ s p aid, m/I $69,900-$74,900. cepted. For questions Pinehurst Apartments office, wood stove. fenced yard. Dnve by We also provide property Vehicles with deck. $490+ dep. Clean, atractive, 10 mi. 12 X 20 storage with roll cal Baker County Fa1502 21st St. 2402 Auburn Ave. to management. C h eck THE SALE of RVs not 2100 Alder Unit 2. No cilities, 541-523-6416. from Baker at base of up door, $70 mth, $60 La Grande see, or for more info smoking or pets, refer- Blue Mtns w/mountain out our rental link on deposit 541-910-3696 beanng an Oregon incalk 541-523-2763 ences. (541)534-4373 (It city views. First (It last our w ebs i t e A ttractive one and tw o signia of compliance is Legal No. 00038102 www.ranchnhome.co months rent, deposits, bedroom units. Rent illegal: call B u i lding Published: September SENIOR AND 825 Houses for m o r c aII 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24, references, no smoking. based on income. In- DISABLED HOUSING Codes (503) 373-1257. Sale Union Co. Ranch-N-Home Realty, $895/m o. 541-51 9-81 28 2014 come restrictions apClover Glen In c 541-963-5450. • 8 J ply. Now accepting apPRESIDENT GOLF Cart. Apartments, IN THE CIRCUIT CUTE, FURNISHED plications. Call Lone at Good cond. Repriced COURT OF THE STATE 2212 Cove Avenue, 1-bdrm with sunporch. (541 ) 963-9292. I at $2999. Contact Lisa La Grande I OF OREGON FOR THE $450/mo. 541-523-5665 gii, II (541) 963-21 61 Clean (It well appointed 1 COUNTY OF BAKER e Security Fenced o r 541-51 9-4607 I This institute is an equal (It 2 bedroom units in a opportunity provider. e Coded Entry quiet location. Housing HOME SWEET HOME In the Matter of the for those of 62 years Cute (ItClean Beautiful Cove, OR. Estate of e Lighted for your protection or older, as well as Homes (It Apartments Larger home w/ views, e 4 different size units those disabled or 3 bd 2 1/2 ba, 1.72 acres, No Smoking/1 small G LENN CHARLES ) handicapped of any pet considered. e Lots of RV storage oak floor, hot tub, pond, HEDGPETH, ) TDD 1-800-735-2900 age. Rent based on inCall Ann Mehaffy creek, fruit trees, $319k aka GLENN HEDGPETH ) 4129e Chico Rd, Baker City come. HUD vouchers (541 ) 519-0698 Welcome Home! (541) 910-7957 off Pocahontas accepted. Call Joni at Ed Moses:(541)519-1814 Deceased, for our most curr ent offers and to 541-963-0906 Call GREAT LOCATION near QUIET, COUNTRY TDD 1-800-735-2900 Case No.: 14-682 (541) 963-7476 the High School (It Colbrowse our complete inventory. setting in Baker City 7X11 UNIT, $30 mo. lege, w a tc h s o c cer 4-bdrm, 2 bath, pet This institute is an equal $25 dep. NOTICE TO from the font porch. GREEN TREE friendly house. Fenced opportunity provider. (541 ) 910-3696. INTERESTED PERSONS 3bd, 2ba w/ dettached APARTMENTS yard, RV parking, patio. garage, at 1106 2nd Electnc, W/S/G pd. A PLUS RENTALS 2310 East Q Avenue NOTICE IS H E REBY S t, $ 1 35,000. C a l l You pay gas heat. has storage units • 541-963-4161 La Grande,OR 97B50 1415 Adams Ave GIVEN that the under541-398-0451 for info. $750/mo, $750 dep. I availabie. signed has been apSTUDIO, a I I ut i l i t i e s 9I +Last month's rent paid 5x12 $30 per mo. pointed personal repp aid., ac , c l o s e t o in 3installments 8x8 $25-$35 per mo. EOU, $4 2 5/ m o r esentative. Al l p e r Affordasble Studios, References checked. 8x10 $30 per mo. sons having c l a ims 541-91 0-0811 1 (It 2 bedrooms. 720-376-1919 'plus deposit' against the estate are UNION COUNTY 1433 Madison Ave., required t o p r e s e nt Income Restnctions Recently Remodeled, Senior Living or 402 Elm St. La them, with v o uchers Apply 1-bdrm, 1 bath. Small Grande. attached, to the underProfessionally Managed pet allowed. $450/mo. Mallard Heights Ca II 541-910-3696 signed personal repreby 1st, last (It $300 dep. 870 N 15th Ave sentative in care of the GSL Properties See at 1749 Church Elgin, OR 97827 law office of BendixLocated Behind St. 541-51 9-7063 American West sen Law, PC, a t t orLa Grande Now accepting applica- SUNFIRE REAL Estate Storage neys for the personal Town Center tions f o r fed e r a l ly LLC. has Houses, Du- 7 days/24 houraccess representative at 245 f unded ho using f o r 541-523-4564 E. Main St., Suite E, plexes (It Apartments t hos e t hat a re Hermiston, OR 97838, for rent. Call Cheryl COMPETITIVE RATES sixty-two years of age within four months afGuzman fo r l i s t ings, Behind Armory on East or older, and h andiand H Streets. Baker City 541-523-7727. t er the d at e o f f i r s t capped or disabled of NEWLY REMODELED, publication of this no4b/1.5b Duplex, W/S/G any age. 1 and 2 bed- 752 - Houses for tice, or the claims may I n c Iu d ed, W/ D i n - room units w it h r e nt Rent Union Co. be barred. b ased o n i nco m e cluded, F re e W i - F i, when available. 3+ BD, 2ba, $950mo + $1,300/mo. Ava ilable MIHI STOELSI A ll p e rsons w h o s e dep. Mt. 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Please c a ll CLOSE TO downtown, 8, 2014. www.La rande 541-910-9696. small 1 bdrm, w/s/g Rentals.com p d, no s m o king. n o /s/Jennifer Bledsoe CLASSIC STORAGE pets, $525 mo, $500 Personal Representative 541-524-1534 deposit 541-910-3696 c/o Garry L. Reynolds of 2805 L Street Too many kittens? CUTE 3 BDRM $690 + attorneys for personal NEW FACILITY!! Find them a home representative, Additional Lines$7.00Per Line dep. No pets (It no to- Vanety of Sizes Available Bendixsen Law, PC, through the classibacco. W/S/G pd. Secunty Access Entry 245 E. Main St., Suite E, RV Storage 541-962-0398 fied. Hermiston, OR 97838, DEADLINES; Te Iep h on e:541-567-5564 740 - Duplex Rentals FOR RENT or For Sale: Wed., Thurs., Fri. Ads - Deadline 12 Noon day before publishing In La Grande, 2 bd, 1 Baker Co. LegaI No. 00038082 b ath m o b il e h o m e . SECURESTORAGE Published: September 8, 2-BDRM, 1 bath duplex Spacious single-wide 15,22, 2014 with carport, carpet (It Surveillance w/new deck. 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News about cheating boyfriend is an unwelcome revelation DEARABBY: What are the ethics in outirg a cheater? Someone I know has been cheatedon by herboyfriend fortwoyears — about as lorg as she has been with him. Iknow thisbecausethewoman he has been cheating with is someone I know. Last week, I told the girl her boyfriend has been cheating. Now, I am suddenly a pariah and outcast. I felt she had the right to know, but wasIwrorg? Should I not have told her?

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

COFFEE BREAK

California's fires ontrack to be the worst onrecord California's fire season, which traditionally runs from May to October, is on track to be the most destructive on record, state fire managers say. The most populous U.S. stateis suffering through a devastating three years of drought which has dried out brush and trees, helping fuel the flames. Hereis a look at the fires and their containment as of Sept. 18.

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AT A GLANCE

PREP FOOTBALL

PREP CROSS COUNTRY

Sign up for EOU scramble The 17th annual Eastern Oregon University Athletic Department and Mountaineer Athletic Association Les Schwab Scholarship Scramble is set for Oct. 3. The tournament is held at Buffalo Peak Golf Course in Union. The shotgun starts at 9:30 a.m., and the entry fee is $75 dollars per person or $300 per four-person team. The tournament is a four person scramble and will feature many opportunities for teams and individuals to win prizes. Goss Motors, which has been involved in all16 years, will again sponsor a hole in one prize, and a lucky participant could win a brand new EZ Go RXVgolf cart. Register online at www.eousports.com.

Pirates leap into top-25 East Carolina is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2008, and Mississippi State moved into the Top 25 for the first time in two seasons after breaking a long losing streak against LSU. The top seven teams are the same as last week, starting with No. 1 Florida State, which escaped 23-17 in overtime against Clemson on Saturday night.

Peterson likely done as Viking Adrian Peterson still has not come to grips with the prospect that his 2014 season has all but officially ended and that his future in the NFL is uncertain, multiple sources have told ESPN. Even if Peterson reaches a plea deal on a child abuse charge withTexas prosecutors,the NFL will severely discipline the Minnesota Vikings star, according to sources. The Vikings do not foresee Peterson in their future, according to team sources, following a botched attempt to activate the running back this past Monday only to reverse course Wednesday by placing him on the commissioner's exempt list.

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La Grande junior running back Ray Jimenez is tackled by a pair ofWeiser, Idaho, defenders Friday in the Wolverines 43-28 victory over the Tigers.

• Weiser ground game createsnightmare for La Grande defense By Eric Avissar The Observer

Heading into La Grande's Week 3 showdown with Weiser, Idaho, Tigers' head coach Chad Smith said he knew the Wolverines would frequently run right into the teeth of his defense. Though the Tigers knew what they would be facing, they couldn't stop the relentless Weiser rushing attack, allowing 345 rushing yards on 55carriesin a43-28 lossFriday at home. cwe knew they were going to run, and if we didn't stop it, then they would keep doing it," Smith said. cwe wanted to force them to throw, and it didn't happen." With 3:26 left in the first half, La

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La Grande's David Jackman, 33, bringsWeiser, Idaho, running backTy Johnson to the ground, with Robert Gillies, 25, looking on. Katy Nesbitt/TheObserver

Grande's Ray Jimenez ripped the ball out of Weiser running back Ty Johnson's hands on a kickoff return, then took it back for a touchdown. However, Johnson's response was

one the Tigers couldn't handle. The Weiser senior ran for 203 yards on 29 carries with three touchdowns, two of which came in the second half. See Defeat/Fbge 6C

Union/Cove senior Stormy Bullard heads to the finish line to win the girls race at a cross country meet in Enterprise on Friday.

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Mountiesturnout liglIson Seaconse>l • Eastern earns two Cascade sweeps at home By Josh Benham The Observer

So far, so good for the No.11 Eastern Oregon volleyball team. The Mountaineers wrapped up a successful weekend at home Saturday with a 25-11, 25-20, 25-19 sweep of Northwest Christian College. It was the ninth straight victory overall for Eastern, and improvedits Cascade Collegiate Conference mark to a pristine 5-0. "It definitely leads us to where we want to be,"

tonight than we did iFridayl,a Eastern head coach Kaki McLean-Morehead said."It was definitely our goal going in tonight to do a better job of settingthe barand playing to that level consistently. I think they dida greatjob ofdoing that tonight." SeeSweep/Ibge 8C

Local pride comesthmu in sports for nearly a half of a year, t which 've beenis here still hard for me to believe at times

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Eastern Oregon middle hitter Emily Nay reaches for the ball Saturday as Northwest Christian University's Katie Reeder prepares a block. The Mounties swept the Beacons 25-11, 25-20, 25-19.

TONIGHT'S PICIt',

Runningback sparks Eastern ground attack After Eastern Oregon rushed for only111 yards in its 35-31 loss to Southern Oregon last week, headcoachTim Camp wanted to getbackto the ground game. Running backA.J. Prom was a main part Saturday as he had 72 yards on 18 carries with a pair of touchdowns, and the Mounties rushed for 261 combined yards in their 39-13 Frontier Conference victory over Montana Tech.

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Mountie outside hitter/middle hitter Katina Ferguson said.cwe want to host the conference tournament here, so I think 5-0 is a great way to start. It's exciting to be undefeated." The win was the second consecutive sweep for Eastern, which defeated Corban University Friday night 2517, 25-17, 25-22. cw e played alotbetter

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ENTERPRISE — Union County harriers dominated the Enterprise cross country meet at Alpine Meadows Golf Course Friday. La Grande's Todd Keniry won the boys race in 17 minutes, 45 seconds, edging out teammate and running partner Elliott Jonasson, who finished second in 17:56. 'You just never know with them. They trade off each race, it's the same in practice. They train with each other and feed off each other. That's why their success is so great," La Grande cross country coach Alma Crow said. Other top-10 finishers from La Grande were Keegan Dutton in fifth with a time of 18:52 and Braden Crews in eighth at 19:24. The LaGrande boys finished with 27 points over Union's total of 35 to win the team title. Finishing in the top 10 for Union were Samuel O'Reilly in third with a time of 18:38, SeeRurmers/Fbge 6C

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Tayton Duby intercepted a Pilot Rock/Nixyaawii pass in the Union/Cove end zone, and returned it 102 yards for a first-half touchdown to steal momentum, and the Bobcats never looked back, rolling to a 49-21 win Friday in Pilot Rock. Union/Cove and Pilot Rock/Nixyaawii traded opening possession scores to start the game, with the Rockets up 7-6 following a missed Bobcat extra point. The Rockets marched back down the field on their ensuing drive, and threatened

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Duby's big play. The senior stepped in front of a pass in the flat and raced untouched to paydirt, giving Union/ Cove the lead that it never relinquished. ''We were about to be going down by another score, and theyhad the momentum," Union/Cove head coach Jon Reynolds said. "Tate is a special athlete

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many people that are going to beable to catch him." The Bobcats ran away &om there behind 357 total rushing yards. The senior Duby rushed for a teamhigh 164 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. Junior running back Aaron Clark and he has goodfootball IQ. ran 18times for 128yards Once he gets in the open and two touchdowns, while field like that, there's not too junior Chad Witty added 53

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yards on the ground. Quarterback Derrick Murchison threw for 103 yards and three touchdowns, hooking up with Brooke Scantling for a pair of scoring strikes, with the third going to J.D. Graves. "Pilot Rock was the toughestteam we've had toface," Reynolds said.'We like to run the ball, but we had to pass theballand spread itouta little bit. We started wearing them out in the second half. The line did a great job." Union/Cove has won all three games on the season, and with the success, Reyn-

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La Grande senior Cassandra Brownell took over the match with Ontario &om the service line. Serving nine consecutive points, Brownell delivered five aces to put La Grande up 19-5 in the second set en route to a 25-14, 25-9, 25-12 victoryover Ontario toopen its Greater Oregon League caulpalgn. ''When I jump serve, it puts more of a top spin on the ball, and itdropsin the court closer than the other team would think," Brownell said. "I use it every now and then, but I just started getting consistent at it." In addition to Brownell's nine serves, Kali Avila found her niche helping La Grande get seven serves for seven points in the second set. Avila led La Grande with 30 assists. Brownell finished the game with eight aces, 13 kills and eight digs. Avila and junior Mattie Spencer both finished with four aces. After losing the first point in the second set, La Grande won seven of the next nine points. The Tigers opened their scoring with a strong Anna Grigsby kill. Grigsby finished the match with 11 kills. Senior Hanna Cashell closed out her day with eight kills and five digs, and delivered a kill shot that closed out the second set. "I thought it was a great opportunity to get all my players in the game, which they did an exceptional job," La Grande head coach Melinda Becker-Bisenius said."I was impressed overall with my bench." La Grande won all three of its matches Friday at a Baker City tournament for first place. La Grande went on todefeatWei ser, Idaho, 25-19, 25-18, Nysaa, 25-21, 25-11,and defeated Middleton, Idaho, 25-13, 27-25. ''We worked on the little things in practice and I think that we stepped up,"Avila said."Coming otf a tournament in Baker, I think we played great." La Grandei6-6 overall,1-0 GOLl will play again Saturday as it hosts its own tournament at the high school.

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The Crane Mustangs had no trouble with Wallowa Saturday, stampeding past the Cougars 50-8 in a Wapiti League game at Bulldog Memorial Stadium. The Mustangs built a 20-0 lead afterone period,and increased the margin to 34-8 at halftime. Crane quarterback Jack Bentz was 10-for-10 passing for 121yards in the first half. He finished the game 12-of13 for 195 yards and four touchdowns The Mustangs amassed 541 total yards on offense. Crane took the opening kickofFand marched 70 yards for the touchdown. Austin Roath did the honors, scoring &om 7 yards out. Then, two plays after stopping Wallowa on the Crane 5 on the Cougars' first drive, Dustin Ramge broke outside on the left end and raced 89 yards to give Crane a 14-0 lead with 3:16 left in the first period. Crane regained the ball on the ensuing kickofF when three Wallowa players watched the kick land between them but didn't go for the ball. A Crane defender dove on the ball on the Wallowa 17. Bentz then connected with Matt

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Wallowa's Micah Fuller, 21, Chandler Burns, with ball, and Cole Hafer, right, execute an offensive play Saturday against Crane. W itzel forthe 17-yard scoring strike to put Wallowa in a 20-0 hole after the two-point conversion pass fell incomplete. Wallowa finally got on the board 3 minutes into the second quarter when Koby Frye scored &om the 2, and his successful two-point conversion rush cutthelead to 20-8. The Cougar momentum was shortlived, however, as Bentz gave Crane a 26-point lead before halftime with scoringpasses topassestoW itzeland

Travis Landon to complete the first

half. Despite the lone touchdown, Wallowa amassed 336 yards on the ground. Sophomore running back Chandler Burns was the headliner, gaining 148 yards on 20 carries. Senior Micah Fuller had 93 rushing yards, with Frye adding 90. Wallowa i2-1 overall, 0-1 Wapiti) hopes to return to its winning ways Friday, hitting the road to take on Echo.

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Imblerended up running 46 offensive plays for 464 total yards while The Imbler football squad won its Toledo ran 75 plays for 387 yards. secondstraight nonleague road game Imbler i2-0 overall) will play its to openthe season,defeatingToledo, 46-34 Friday in Hermiston. home opener Friday against Stan"The kids showed a lot of character," field. Imbler head coach Lee Lowe said.'We HEPPNER 52 were down early but didn't panic. We ENTERPRISE 3 were a little inconsistent on both sides The Heppner offense rang up 23 of the ball, but the kids did what they first downs while limiting Enterhad to do to win." prise to just three of its own as the Imbler running back Joe Gri5n Mustangs blew the Outlaws out 52-3 finished the game with 14 carries Friday in Enterprise. for 74 yards and two touchdowns on Heppner quarterback Kaden the ground, and a 95-yard receiving Clark passed for three touchdowns and 157 yards, while C.J. Kindle, touchdown. Early in the second quarter, the Brian Rill and Tommy Bredfield all Pantherstrailed 22-8 before taking a scored rushing touchdowns for the 24-22 lead into halNme. Mustangs.

Enterprise could only muster 16 yards onthe ground. Next up forthe Outlaws i0-3 overall) is their first Wapiti League game, hosting Grant Union Friday. ADRIAN 62 POWDER VALLEY 24 Powder Valley fell to Adrian 62-24 Saturday in Baker City. The Badgers i0-3 overall) start Special District 1 play Friday at Joseph. HARPER/HUNTINGTON 59 JOSEPH 8 Harper/Huntington defeated Joseph 59-8 Saturday in Baker City in a Special District 1 matchup.

Joseph i0-2 overall, 0-1 SD-1l looks to bounce back at home versus Powder Valley Friday.

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The Enterprise volleyball team lost both matches in a Wapiti League triangular it hosted with Cove and Imbler Friday at home. In its first match, Enterpriselostto Cove,25-16, 25-20, 25-21.Against Imbl er, Enterprise managed to snag a set but still fell, 25-22, 2514, 22-25, 25-22. During its loss to Cove, Enterprise's Andrea Butterfield led the team in kills and aces with six and three, respectively. Carsen Sajonia led the Outlaws offensively in the second match against Imbler with seven kills. Butterfield finished the Imbler match with six kills and a

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olds knows his team cannot getcomplacent. ''We try and teach the kids that the next game is always the one you should be focusing on," Reynolds said."Nobody else cares that weare 3-0 besidesthe players on the team. When you're 3-0 you're not going to sneak up on anyone. We'll watch some film this week, and hopefully can push it to 4-0 next week." The Bobcats will play a home contest Friday in Cove against Irrigon, the final nonleague game before Wapiti League play.

assists over the tw omatches. match offensively with 10 Enterprise i1-4 overall, 0-2 kills. Wapiti League) will aim to The Bobcats i10-1 overall, bounce back on Thursday at 1-0 Wapiti League), who home against Union. defeatedPilotRock 25-19, 25-13, 25-7 Friday, return B utterfield Mam o t t Bobcats clobber Stanfield to action Thursday at team-high seven digs. SophoEnterprise in their second The Union volleyball more Sarah Aschenbrenner Wapiti League match of the squad earned a 25-9, 25-9, contributed five kills against 25-23 nonleague win over season. ''We know the season's the Panthers. Stanfield Saturday on the "The girls played very road. schedule will get progreswell and worked hard every Libero Kortnee Marriott sively tougher," Baxter said. single point of every game," led the Bobcats with 21 suc- "Our league will have chalEnterprise head coach lenging matchups throughcessfulserveswith two aces LaShawnda Gill said."Even while Keesha Sarman hit out the season." though we walked away 15 kills and four aces, and with two league losses, they Delanie Kohr had 13 serves Wallowabests3oseph worked as a team and acand three aces. Kohr also led Wallowa posted a pair of complished a lot." wins Friday, rolling to a 25-8, the team with nine assists. Junior Jackie Jensen Baxter said that senior 25-17, 17-25, 25-12 victory finished with a team-high 24 Viki McCabe dominated the over Nixyaawi. The Cougars

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followed it up by defeating Joseph 25-23, 23-25, 26-24, 23-25, 15-1. The Eagles started the day Friday with a 25-10, 26-24, 25-20 win over Nixyaawii. Joseph then traveled to Baker City Saturday for a tournament, going 1-1 in bracket play. In a 25-21, 25-12 loss to Prairie City, Natalie Williams led the Eagles with four kills, and Haven Johnson had four aces. Joseph bounced back to defeat Harper/Huntington 25-21, 26-24. Williams and Satori Albee both had six kills. The Eagles i4-5 overall, 1-1Old Oregon League) host Powder Valley Friday.

Cove won the Helix Tournament Saturday, taking the tournament title after defeating Dufur, 25-23, 2511. In the semifinals, Cove defeated Imbler in what Cove head coach Darcy Carreirodescribed astheclosest match of the weekend with a 18-25, 25-20, 20-18 win over the Panthers. 'They all really rallied together, had each other's backs and played with confidence as a team," Carreiro sald. Senior Hannah Hulse recorded 40 kills, 18 digs and six aces during the six matches the Leopards played on Saturday. Twin sister Hailey Hulse had 33 kills, six aces, 10 blocks and 12 digs. Carreiro said Taylor Little also delivered a strong performance on Saturday, with 26 kills, three aces, 26 digs, and six blocks. At libero, Tori Brownell had 99 digs for the tournament. Carreiro added that Hannah Duby did a great job from the service line, delivering eight aces. Imbler lost to Cove after defeatingRiverside25-9,25-16 to advance to the semifinals. Senior Emma Bowers led the Panthers with 10 kills against the Pirates, while sophomores Lexee Robertson and Hayley VanLeuven each added four kills. During the win over Riverside, Imbler finished with 32 digs. Savanna Mullarkey led the Panthers with seven, while Robertson had six and Katie Barry had five. 'The Helix Tournament provided lots of volleyball to help our team continue work on key areas of our game in which we need to improve," Imbler head coach Jennifer Teeter said. On the other side of the bracket, Powder Valley defeatedGriswold,25-11,25-14, beforefalling toDufur,25-16, 25-19, in the semifinals. Senior Taylor Martin led the Badgers in kills on Saturday with 22. Both senior Sally Blair and sophomore Hallie Fiek had a successful serve rate of over 95 percent. "Our team is improving every day," Pbwder Valleyhead coach Gail Kitzmifler said.'We have made a few lineup adjustments to better fitour talents, and wearefi ndingourrhythm." Sophomore Leah Day led the Badgers in blocks on Saturday with six, while Blair

addedfive. Cove i11-3 overall, 2-1 Wapiti League) will take on Elgin Thursday at home, while Imbler i11-4 overall, 1-2 Wapiti) will face Stanfield in a nonleague match Friday at home. Powder Valley i4-6 overall) will begin its Old OregonLeague slate against Pine Eagle Thursday at home.

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Eastern Oregon running backA.J. Prom carries the ball during a game with Southern Oregon this year. Prom scored two touchdowns to lead Eastern to a 39-13 road victory over Montana Tech Saturday.

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No. 25 Eastern Oregon shook off any lingering disappointment from its failed upset bid over Southern Oregon last week in the greatest fashion — with a win. The Mounties scored 25 unanswered points after Montana Tech opened with a 7-0 lead, and A.J. Prom scored two touchdowns on the ground to lead Eastern to a 39-13 Frontier Conference win Saturday in Butte, Mont. Quarterback Zach Bartlow was 18-for-32 for 221 yards and three touchdowns in a game the Mounties needed to win following their loss to Southern Oregon. Wide receiver Jace Billingsley had his second consecutive big game, catching five passes for 106 yards, including a 70-yard scoring strike from

Bartlow in the fourth quarter that put the finishing touches on the road win. T.J. Esekielu rushed for a team-best 79 yards on just nine carries, while Prom had 72 yards on 18 carries in addition to his two touchdown

gallops.

ahead of Tech on Bartlow's 11-yard second quarter touchdown pass to Calvin Connors. Following a Marc David field goal that put Eastern up 12-7 before halftime, linebacker Gary Posten secured an interception in the third quarter, which led to Prom's two-yard scoring burst, giving the Mounties an 11-point

A big kickoff return gave the Orediggers the ball in great field position on their opening drive, and that was lead. After the defense forced capped offby a touchdown a three-and-out, Eastern pass from Andrew Loudenmarched back down the field, back to Mitchell Keeton to and Bartlow hit tight end put Tech ahead 7-0. The Mounties made that Andrew Woody for a 15-yard lead short-lived, however. Af- touchdown pass to go ahead ter an Eastern punt pinned 25-7. Tech would break the Tech deep in its own territory, drought with a touchdown, the Mountie defense forced but Prom answered with a 20-yard touchdown rush to a safety. With the short field off seal the win. the ensuing punt, Eastern Easterni2-1overall ,1-1 only needed six plays to pull Frontier) plays at Rocky

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Oregon, Florida State survive scares to stay undefeated NO. 1 FLORIDA STATE 23 N O. 22 CLEMSON 17 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. With Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston watching from the sideline, No. 1 Florida State came back to beat No. 22 Clemson 23-17 in overtime on Karlos Williams' 12-yard touchdown run Saturday night. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney declined to attempt a 33-yard field goal on the firstpossession ofovertime and Adam Choice was stuffed for no gain on fourthand-1. Two plays later, Williams bounced outside and went untouched into the end zone. -

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NO. 2OREGON 38 N o. 4 OKLAHOMA 4 5 33 WASHINGTON STATE 31 WEST VIRGINIA PULLMAN, Wash.— MarMORGANTOWN, WVa. cus Mariota threw for 329 yards and five touchdowns as No. 2 Oregon held off Washington State 38-31 on Saturday night in a matchup of two of the top offenses in the nation. Devon Allen and Keanon Lowe each had two touchdown receptions for Oregon

i4-0, 1-0 Pac-12l, which has won eight straight games against Washington State. Connor Halliday threw for 436 yards and four touchdowns for Washington State i1-3, 0-1l, which boaststhe nation'stop passing attack.

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in 13th place with a time of 26:18. Kody Shriver and Hans Roelle rounded out the top five for the Mounties. The men totaled 66 points for second place, edging out third-place Northwest Christian University. Southern Oregon ran away with the team title behind Hixon's time of 25:14. The Mountaineer women ended in seventh place with a totalof171points.The top finisher for the Mounties was Rachel Roelle, who placed 14th. The sophomore ended with a time of 19:13 and held off Southern Oregon's Rebecca Lupescu

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Eastern opened with four straight points to take the lead, and its 6-0 run midway throughput them up 16-6.Na y gave Eastern a 22-9 lead with a block, and Loper finished off the set with a pair of kills. The second set was more back-andforth, but the Mounties still opened up a 16-9lead after Loper's block.Eastern pushed it to 19-11 before Northwest scored five of the next six points to cut the lead to 20-16. It was 21-19 when Ferguson scored a kill. A couple Northwest errors allowed Eastern a five-point set win. Neither team held more than a threepoint lead in the third set early on, and Eastern clung to a 17-16 advantage. Nay scoredthree consecutivepointsforEastern, and Tylo Colflesh's ace put Eastern up 21-16. Northwest clawed back to make it a three-point game, but with the Mounties up 23-19, Tuma came through with a pair of kills to send Eastern to the victory. The Mounties i15-1 overall, 5-0 CCCl getsome restbeforetraveling toAshland to square off with No. 15 Southern Oregon Friday.

Continued ~om Page1C Senior middle hitter Casey Loper continued her standout play to open the season, leading the team with 14 kills while also adding two blocks. "She is the true meaning of the word impact player," McLean-Morehead said."She goes all out every single time. There is no quit in her, and she inspires people around her. We're lucky to have her." Sophomore outside hitter Kasaundra Tuma paced the Mounties with four blocks, and also reached double figures in kills with 11. Ferguson added eight kills and freshman middle hitter Emily Nay added seven kills. "I think that we executed everything well, and we had great serve-receive," Tuma said."Wehad a little strugglethere atthe end, but we got it back, made some changes and executed them well to finish it off." Senior libero Jessalyn Smith added 17 digs, and sophomore setter Rachelle Chamberlain had 35 assists for the Mounties, who made short work of the first set.

— Bruising freshman Samaje Perine rushed for 242 yards and four touchdowns to lead Oklahoma.

NO. 6 TEXAS AatM 5 8 SMU 6 DALLAS — Kenny Hill had 322yards oftotaloffense playing only the first half, and Jeremy Tabuyo turned two short passes into touchdowns for Texas A&M.

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and Oregon Tech's Elissa Stoltz, who both finished two-hundredths of a second behind Roelle. Union graduate and Mountie freshman McKenzie Evans had the secondbest race for the women, coming in with the fourthbesttime, 20:02,forfreshmen runners at the event to place 28th. Vanessa Church, Jodine Steemers and Kailey Wilson all had top-50 finishes for Eastern. Church was 42nd at 20:53, Steemers came in 43rd witha tim eof21:05 and Wilson earned a 44thplace finish after finishing at 21:11. The Mounties receive some rest before their next event, the Wlllamette Invitational, Oct. 4 in Salem.

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SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB W C GB . 6 00 .5 1 6 13 4'/ 2 .5 0 3 15 6'/ 2 .4 8 1 1 8 '/ 2 10 .4 3 6 2 5 '/ 2 17 Central Division W L Pct GB W C GB 86 69 . 555 84 70 . 5 4 5 1' / ~ 8 1 7 4 523 5 3'/g 71 8 4 . 4 5 8 15 13'/~ 66 8 9 . 4 2 6 20 18'/~ West Division W L Pct GB W C GB 96 60 . 6 15 85 7 0 . 5 4 8 1 0 '/~ W 93 80 78 75 68

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

L 62 75 77 81 88

x-LosAngeles Oakland Seattle Houston Texas

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69 8 7

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4 3-31 3 9-39 3 7-44 3 9-36 3 7-44

Str Home Away 41-33 45-36 42-38 42-32 45-30 36-44 39-38 32-46 3345 33-44

L1 0 Str Home Away 5-5 L-1 52-29 44-31 4-6 W-1 47-31 38-39 1 /2 4-6 L-2 38-40 45-32 16 4-6 W-2 3843 31-44 22' / g 8-2 W-1 2846 34-47

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27 33' / g

NATIONAL LEAGUE x-Washington Atlanta New York Miami Philadelphia z-St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago

East Division Pct GB W C GB . 587 . 4 9 0 15 8

L1 0 Str Home Away 8-2 W-4 46-28 45-36 2-8 L-3 41-36 35-43 76 8 0 487 15 ' / g 8'/g 5-5 W-3 38-40 38-40 74 8 1 . 4 7 7 17 10 3-7 L-4 40-38 34-43 71 8 5 455 20 ' / g 13' / g 4-6 L-1 3642 35-43 Central Division W L Pct GB W C GB L1 0 Str Home Away 87 69 . 558 7-3 L-1 51-30 36-39 84 71 . 5 4 2 2' / ~ 8-2 W-1 51-30 33-41 80 7 6 . 513 7 4'/~ 5-5 L-1 41-37 39-39 72 8 4 . 4 6 2 15 12'/~ 3-7 W-1 40-35 32-49 69 8 7 . 4 4 2 18 15'/~ 5-5 L-1 39-39 30-48 West Division W L Pct GB W C GB L1 0 Str Home Away 89 67 . 571 6-4 W-1 40-35 49-32 84 71 . 5 4 2 4' / ~ 4-6 L-3 42-35 42-36 74 8 1 . 4 7 7 1 4 '/ ~ 10 7-3 W-4 46-32 28-49 65 9 1 . 4 1 7 24 19'/~ 6-4 W-6 45-36 20-55 62 9 4 . 3 9 7 27 22'/~ 3-7 L-6 3246 30-48 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division W L 91 64 76 7 9

z-LosAngeles San Francisco San Diego Colorado Arizona

All Times PDT AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday's Games Detroit 3, Kansas City 2 Philadelphia 3, Oakland 0 Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 3 Baltimore 7, Boston 2 Tampa Bay3,Chicago White Sox 1 Cleveland 7, Minnesota 3 Houston 10, Seattle 1 L.A. Angels 8, Texas 5 Sunday's Games N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 2 Boston 3, Baltimore 2 ChicagoWhite Sox 10,Tampa Bay 5 Cleveland 7, Minnesota 2 Kansas City 5, Detroit 2 Houston 8, Seattle 3 Texas 2, L.A. Angels 1 Oakland 8, Philadelphia 6, 10 innings Monday's Games Cleveland 4, Kansas City 2, 10 innings, comp. of susp.game, 3:05 p.m. Baltimore (W.Chen 16-4) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 3-5), 4:05 p.m. Kansas City (D.Duffy 8-11) at Cleveland (Carrasco 8-5), 4:05 p.m. Seattle (Paxton 6-3) at Toronto (Happ 9-11), 4:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Bassitt 0-1) at Detroit (Lobstein 1-0), 4:08 p.m. Houston (Tropeano 1-1) at Texas (D.Holland 1-0), 5:05 p.m. Arizona (Collmenter 10-8) at Minnesota (Nolasco 5-11), 5:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 13-9) at Oakland (Samardzija 4-5), 7:05 p.m. Tuesday's Games Baltimore (LL Jimenez 5-9) at N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 7-4), 4:05 p.m. Kansas City (Ventura 13-10) at Cleveland (Salazar 6-7), 4:05 p.m. Seattle (F.Hernandez 14-5) at Toronto (Dickey 13-12), 4:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 12-4) at Detroit (D.Price 14-12), 4:08 p.m. Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 11-12) at Boston (Ranaudo 3-3), 4:10 p.m. Houston (Oberholtzer 5-12) at Texas (N.Martinez 4-11), 5:05 p.m. Arizona (Chafin 0-0) at Minnesota (Gibson 12-11), 5:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (LeBlanc 0-1) at Oakland (Gray 13-9), 7:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday's Games Chicago Cubs 8, L.A. Dodgers 7 Philadelphia 3, Oakland 0 Colorado 5, Arizona 1 Milwaukee 1, Pittsburgh 0 N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 2 Washington 3, Miami 2 St. Louis 8, Cincinnati 4 San Diego 3, San Francisco 2 Sunday's Games Washington 2, Miami 1 Pittsburgh 1, Milwaukee 0 N.Y. Mets 10, Atlanta 2 L.A. Dodgers 8, Chicago Cubs 5 Oakland 8, Philadelphia 6, 10 innings Colorado 8, Arizona 3 San Diego 8, San Francisco 2 Cincinnati 7, St. Louis 2 Monday's Games Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 6-10) atAtlanta (Harang 11-11), 4:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 19-9) at Chicago Cubs (T Wood 8-12), 5:05 p.m. Arizona (Collmenter 10-8) at Minnesota (Nolasco 5-11), 5:10 p.m. Colorado (Matzek 6-10) at San Diego (Stults 7-17), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Peavy 6-4) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 13-11), 7:10 p.m. Tuesday's Games N.Y. Mets (Gee 7-8) at Washington (Roark14-10), 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Fiers 6-3) at Cincinnati (Cueto 18-9), 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 9-7) at Miami (H.Alvarez 11-6), 4:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Cole 10-5) atAtlanta (A.Wood 11-10), 4:10 p.m. St. Louis (S.Miller 10-9) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 7-2), 5:05 p.m. Arizona (Chafin 0-0) at Minnesota (Gibson 12-11), 5:10 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 14-11) at San Diego (Erlin 4-4), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 18-9) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 15-8), 7:10 p.m.

FOOTBALL NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Bulfalo 2 1 0 .667 62 52 New England 2 1 0 .667 66 49 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 43 45 Miami 1 2 0 .333 58 83 South W L T Pct PF PA 2 1 0 .667 64 50 1 2 0 .333 95 78 1 2 0 .333 43 69 0 3 0 .000 44119 North W L T Pct PF PA 3 0 01.000 80 33 2 1 0 .667 65 50 2 1 0 .667 73 72 1 2 0 .333 74 77 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 2 1 0 .667 75 67 San Diego 2 1 0 .667 69 49 Kansas City 1 2 0 .333 61 65 Oakland 0 3 0 .000 37 65 NATIO NAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 3 0 01.000 101 78 Dallas 2 1 0 .667 77 69 N.Y. Giants 1 2 0 .333 58 77 Washington 1 2 0 .333 81 64 South W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 2 1 0 .667 103 72 Carolina 2 1 0 .667 63 58 New Orleans 1 2 0 .333 78 72 Tampa Bay 0 3 0 .000 45 95 North W L T Pct PF PA 2 1 0 .667 61 45 1 1 0 .500 48 43 1 2 0 .333 50 56 1 2 0 .333 54 79 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 3 0 01.000 66 45 Seattle 2 1 0 .667 83 66 St. Louis 1 2 0 .333 56 85 San Francisco 1 2 0 .333 62 68 All Times PDT

Thursday's Game

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Atlanta 56, Tampa Bay 14

Sunday's Games

Dallas 34, St. Louis 31 New Orleans 20, Minnesota 9 San Diego 22, Buffalo 10 Philadelphia 37, Washington 34 N.Y. Giants 30, Houston 17 Cincinnati 33, Tennessee 7 Baltimore 23, Cleveland 21 Detroit 19, Green Bay 7 Indianapolis 44, Jacksonville 17 New England16, Oakland 9 Arizona 23, San Francisco 14 Seattle 26, Denver 20, OT Kansas City 34, Miami 15 Pittsburgh 37, Carolina 19

Monday's Game Chicago at N.Y. Jets, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sep. 25

N.Y. Giants at Washington, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sep. 28 Green Bay at Chicago, 10 a.m. Buffalo at Houston, 10 a.m. Tennessee at lndianapolis, 10 a.m. Carolina at Baltimore, 10 a.m. Detroit at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m. Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m. Miami vs. Oakland at London, 10 a.m. Jacksonville at San Diego, 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 1:25

p.m.

Atlanta at Minnesota, 1:25 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Open: Arizona, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, St. Louis

Monday, Sep. 29 New England at Kansas City, 5:30 p.m.

Enterprise 0 - 0 0-3 37 117 34 1A-1 Special District 1 SD1 AII PF PA RK Adrian 0 -0 3-0 146 64 2 P ine Eagle 0 - 0 2-0 112 58 1 0 0 -0 2-1 124 74 3 Crane Wallowa 0 - 02-1 90 5 8 5 H arper/Hunt. 0-0 1-1 85 5 8 2 4 0-0 1-2 102 128 18 Echo M on./Dayville 0-0 1-2 62 9 0 2 1 Jordan Valley 0-0 0-2 82 154 16 Joseph 0-0 0 - 2 22 105 40 PowderValley 0-0 0-3 44 198 22

Volleyball 4A-7 Greater Oregon League GOL All SW SL RK L a Grande 1- 0 66 1 7 1 9 1 8 0-0 2-7 8 21 2 3 Baker McLoughlin 0 - 0 1-9 8 25 28 Ontario 0-1 0 - 8 2 20 35 2A-6 Wapiti League WL All SW SL RK G rantUnion 2- 0 6-4 16 1 0 1 5 2-1 11-3 29 10 8 Cove 1-010-1 26 2 7 Union Burns 1-0 5-4 16 1 2 9 Imbler 1 -2114 31 1 2 1 8 E nterprise 0 - 2 144 5 1 4 3 7 0-2 04 1 10 32 Elgin 1A-7 Old Oregon League OOL All SW SL RK W allowa 2-0 4 6 1 5 1 9 4 1 Echo 1-0 5-3 16 9 25 G riswold 1-0 5 - 4 1 5 1 4 4 6 J oseph 1-1 4 - 5 1 2 1 2 3 9 P ine Eagle 0 - 0 5-3 18 1 5 1 3 Powder Valley 0-0 4-6 8 17 9 Nixyaawii 0-4 0 - 5 1 15 63

Girls Soccer 4A-7 Greater Oregon League G OL AI I G S G A La Grande 0- 0 3-1 23 3 12 B aker/PV 0-0 2 - 3 1 0 1 5 1 9 M cL.-W/MC 0-0 2-4 10 1 2 1 7 Ontario 0-0 1 - 2 7 5 30

Boys Soccer 4A-7 Greater Oregon League G OL AI I G S G A Ontario 0-0 3 - 0 2 7 2 27 McLoughlin 0 - 0 3-2 13 1 1 8 L a Grande 0-0 2-1-1 13 11 16 B aker/PV 0-0 2-1-1 9 1 0 1 9

TRAN SACTION S Sunday BASEBALL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLReducedthesix-game suspension of Toronto RHP Marcus Stroman to five games.

American League NEW YORK YANKEES — Designated RHP Chaz Roe for assignment. Reinstated RHP Masahiro Tanaka from the 60-day DL. HOCKEY

National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned Fs Dan O'Donoghue and Dyson Stevenson to Portland (AHL); F Ryan Maclnnis to Kitchener (OHL); F Christian Dvorak to London (OHL); F Edgars Kulda to Edmonton (WHL); F Laurent Dauphin to Chicoutimi (QMJHL) and F Pavel LaPlante to Victoriaville (QMJHL). Released D Colin Suellentrop. NASVILLE PREDATORS — Assigned Fs Justin Kirkland to Kelowna (WHL), Tommy Veilleux to Victoriaville (QMJHL) and DAaron lrving to Edmonton (WHL). Released F Mathew Campagna, D Jon Puskar and G Devin Williams.

NCAA

Saturday

Saturday No. 1 Florida State (3-0) beat No. 22

American League

Clemson 23-17, OT. Next: at N.C. State, Saturday.

No. 2 Oregon (4-0) beat Washington State 38-31. Next: vs. Arizona, Thursday, Oct. 2. No. 3 Alabama (4-0) beat Florida 4221. Next: at Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 4. No. 4 Oklahoma (4-0) beat West Virginia 45-33. Next: at TCU, Saturday, Oct. 4. No. 5 Auburn (3-0) beat No. 20 Kansas State 20-14, Thursday. Next: vs. Louisiana Tech, Saturday. No. 6 Texas ASM (4-0) beat SMU 58-6. Next: vs. Arkansas atArlington, Texas, Saturday. No. 7 Baylor (3-0) did not play. Next at lowa State, Saturday. No. 8 LSU (3-1) lost to Mississippi State 34-29. Next: vs. New Mexico State, Saturday. No. 9 Notre Dame (3-0) did not play. Next: vs. Syracuse at East Rutherford, N.J., Saturday. No. 10 Mississippi (3-0) did not play. Next: vs. Memphis, Saturday. No. 11 Michigan State (2-1) beat Eastern Michigan 73-14. Next: vs. Wyoming, Saturday. No. 12 UCLA(3-0) didnot play. Next: at No. 15 Arizona State, Thursday. No. 13 Georgia (2-1) beat Troy 66-0. Next: vs. Tennessee, Saturday. No. 14 South Carolina (3-1) beat Vanderbilt 48-34. Next: vs. No. 18 Missouri, Saturday. No. 15 Arizona State (3-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 12 UCLA, Thursday. No. 16 Stanford (2-1) did not play. Next: at Washignton, Saturday. No. 17 Southern Cal (2-1) did not play. Next: vs. Oregon State, Saturday. No. 18 Missouri (3-1) lost to lndiana 31-27. Next: at No. 14 South Carolina, Saturday. No. 19 Wisconsin (2-1) beat Bowling Green 68-17. Next: vs. South Florida, Saturday. No. 20 Kansas State (2-1) lost to No. 5 Auburn 20-14, Thursday. Next: vs. UTEP, Saturday. No. 21 BYU (4-0) beat Virginia 41-33. Next: vs. Utah State, Friday, Oct. 3. No. 22 Clemson (1-2) lost to No. 1 Florida State 23-17, OT. Next: vs. North Carolina, Saturday. No. 23 Ohio State (2-1) did not play. Next: vs. Cincinnati, Saturday. No. 24 Nebraska (4-0) beat Miami 4131. Next: vs. Illinois, Saturday. No. 25 Oklahoma State (2-1) did not play. Next: vs. Texas Tech, Thursday. Week 5AP Poll Other Scores Oregon St. 28, San Diego State 7 Washington 45, Georgia State 14 Boise State 34, LA-Lafayette 9 Released Sept. 21 Record Pts Pv 1 . Florida St. (34) 3-0 1, 43 9 1

2. Oregon (12) 4 - 0 3. Alabama (6) 40 4 . Oklahoma (4) 4- 0

14 0 0 2 1,3 7 7 3 1, 3 4 3 4

5. Auburn 3 -0 1 , 268 5 6 . TexasASM (4) 4-0 1, 23 2 6 7. Baylor 3 -0 1 , 143 7 8. Notre Dame 30 967 9 9. Michigan St. 21 905 11 10. Mississippi 3-0 889 10 11. UCLA 3-0 806 12 2-1 789 13 12. Georgia 13. South Carolina 3-1 764 14 1 4. Mississippi St. 4-0 706 N R 15. Arizona St. 3 0702 15 16. Stanford 2-1 564 16 17. LSU 3-1 541 8 18. Southern Cal 2- 1 459 17 19. Wisconsin 2-1 451 19 4-0 376 21 20. BYU 21. Nebraska 4-0 296 24 2-1 196 23 22. Ohio St. 2 3. East Carolina 3- 1 180 N R 24. Oklahoma St. 2- 1 132 25 25. Kansas St. 21 131 20 Others receiving votes: Duke 86, Penn St. 81, Clemson 48, TCU 35, Marshall 33, Utah 31, Washington 30, Georgia Tech 22, Boston College 19, West Virginia 15, Cincinnati 11, Arizona 9, Arkansas 9, Missouri 5,Oregon St. 5,N. Dakota St. 3, Indiana 1, Pittsburgh 1,

PREP Football 4A-7 Greater Oregon League GOL AII PF PA RK LaGrande 0 - 0 1-2 83 100 13 M cLoughlin 0 - 0 1-2 50 9 7 2 6 0-0 1-2 61 113 29 Baker 0 -0 0-3 20 7 0 3 0 Ontario 2A6 Wapiti League WL AII PF PA RK 0 -0 3-0 138 25 8 Burns U nion/Cove 0-0 3-0 134 33 6 0-0 2-0 76 5 8 7 Imbler Grant Union 0-0 1-2 70 111 26

BASEBALL KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Recalled LHP Tim Collins from Omaha (PCL). LOSANGELES ANGELS — Recalled RHP Drew Rucinski from Arkansas (TL). National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Reinstated 3B Ryan Zimmerman from the 15-day DL. FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS — Released DE Lavar Edwards. Signed LB Keith Smith from the practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Released S Craig Loston. Signed WR Kerry Taylor from the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released WR Jerome Simpson. Signed WR Charles Johnson. NEW YORK GIANTS — ReleasedG Eric Herman. ST. LOUIS RAMS — Released WR Justin Veltung from the practice squad. Signed DB Jemea Thomas to the practice squad. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Placed LB Melvin Ingram on injured reservedesignated for return. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Released QB Josh Johnson. Signed TEAsante Cleveland from the practice squad

2. (10) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 303, 99.1, 42, $216,670. 3. (3) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 303, 133, 43, $186,858. 4. (2) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 303, 108.1, 40, $155,864. 5. (6) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 303, 103.5, 39, $160,686. 6. (21) AricAlmirola, Ford, 303, 88.2, 38, $141,876. 7. (1) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 303, 113.7, 38, $147,223. 8. (5) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 303, 94.9, 36, $138,906. 9. (11) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 303, 94.7, 35, $101,765. 10. (12) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 303, 110.6, 35, $131,490. 11. (22) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 303, 76.4, 33, $136,751. 12. (32) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 303, 65.6, 32, $119,173. 13. (27) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 303, 70.8, 31, $108,223. 14. (14) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 303, 79.7, 30, $123,831. 15. (23) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 303, 73, 29, $116,254. 16. (26) Greg Biffle, Ford, 303, 62.5, 28, $128,590. 17. (8) Carl Edwards, Ford, 303, 82.4, 27, $102,640. 18. (9) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 303, 82.7, 26, $94,740. 19. (18) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 303, 79.7, 25, $94,440. 20. (24) JustinAllgaier, Chevrolet, 303, 61.1, 24, $111,498. 21. (16) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 303, 90.1, 23, $131,426. 22. (25) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 303, 65, 22, $107,698. 23. (17) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 303, 67.2, 21, $101,215. 24. (20) MarcosAmbrose, Ford, 303, 68.3, 20, $111,360. 25. (30) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 303, 53.3, 0, $85,315. Schedule Sept. 28 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 5 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 11 — Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 19 — GEICO 500, Talladega, Ala. Oct.26 — Goody's Headache Relief Shot500, Ridgeway, Va. Nov. 2 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 9 — Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 16 — Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead, Fla.

Driver Standings Through Sept. 14

1. Brad Keselowski, 2,059. 2. Jeff Gordon, 2,052. 3. Joey Logano, 2,049. 4. Kevin Harvick, 2,047. 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,042. 6. JimmieJohnson, 2,041. 7. Kyle Busch, 2,041. 8. Denny Hamlin, 2,041. 9. Kurt Busch, 2,039. 10. Kasey Kahne, 2,034. 11. Matt Kenseth, 2,034. 12. Carl Edwards, 2,030. 13. Ryan Newman, 2,029. 14. AJ Allmendinger, 2,025. 15. Greg Biffle, 2,021. 16. Aric Almirola, 2,007. 17. Kyle Larson, 779. 18. Clint Bowyer, 751. 19. Jamie McMurray, 742. 20. Austin Dillon, 726.

Nationwide Series VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 Saturday At Kentucky Speedway Sparta, Ky. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (3) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 200 laps, 120.2 rating, 47 points. 2. (5) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 200, 123, 42. 3. (1) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 143.8, 43. 4. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 200, 117.4, 41. 5. (10) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 200, 100.5, 39. 6. (4) Cale Conley, Chevrolet, 200, 102, 0. 7. (6) Chris Buescher, Ford, 200, 92.3,

14. (5) Brennan Newberry, Chevrolet, 175, 80.9, 30, $10,425. 15. (14) German Quiroga, Toyota, 175, 68.5, 29, $11,200. 16. (11) Gray Gaulding, Chevrolet, 175, 66, 28, $10,250. 17. (12) Mason Mingus, Toyota, 173, 61, 27, $10,175. 18. (17) John Wes Townley, Toyota, 172, 50, 26, $10,125. 19. (21) Brandon Brown, Chevrolet, 171, 45.8, 25, $7,825. 20. (16) Bryan Silas, Chevrolet, 171, 55.8, 24, $9,375. 21. (20) Ray Black Jr., Chevrolet, 171, 47.1, 23, $8,500. 22. (25) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, 161, 37.2, 22, $7,475. 23. (23) J.R. Helfner, Chevrolet, accident, 137, 38.8, 21, $7,450. 24. (19) Tyler Young, Chevrolet, electrical, 131, 44.1, 20, $7,425. 25. (24) T.J. Bell, Chevrolet, accident, 53, 35.3, 19, $7,550. Schedule Sept.27 — Rhino Linings350, Las Vegas Oct. 18 — Fred's 250, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 25 — Kroger 200, Ridgeway, Va. Oct. 31 — WinStar World Casino 8 Resort 350, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 7 — Lucas Oil 150, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 14 — Ford EcoBoost 200, Homestead, Fla.

37. 8. (8) Michael McDowell, Ford, 200, 108.7, 0. 9. (12) Justin Boston, Toyota, 200, 87.5, 0. 10. (15) Ross Chastain, Toyota, 200, 79.6, 0. 11. (16) Ryan Reed, Ford, 200, 82.7, 33. 12. (13) Dylan Kwasniewski, Chevrolet, 200, 87.1, 32. 13. (7) ElliottSadler, Toyota, 200, 95.1, 31. 14. (20) James Buescher, Toyota, 200, 78.2, 30. 15. (11) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 200, 90.3, 29. 16. (19) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 199, 71.9, 28. 17. (21) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 198, 72.7, 27. 18. (18) Austin Theriault, Chevrolet, 198, 66.2, 26. 19. (14) Dakoda Armstrong, Ford, 198, 63.2, 25. 20. (17) Chase Pistone, Chevrolet, 198, 65.4, 0. 21. (24) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 197, 64.9, 24. 22. (31) Kevin Swindell, Dodge, 197, 59.4, 22. 23. (25) J.J. Yeley, Dodge, 197, 50.8, 21. 24. (23) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 197, 56.6, 20. 25. (30) Blake Koch, Toyota, 197, 44.3, 20. Schedule Sept. 27 — Dover200, Dover, Del. Oct.4 — Kansas Lottery 300,Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 10 — Charlotte 300, Concord, N.C. Nov. 1 — O'ReillyAuto Parts Challenge, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 8 — Phoenix 200, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 15 — Ford EcoBoost 300, Homestead, Fla.

Driver Standings Through Sept. 12 1. Matt Crafton, 560. 2. Johnny Sauter, 555. 3. Ryan Blaney, 544. 4. Darrell Wallace Jr., 525. 5. German Quiroga, 501. 6. Joey Coulter, 492. 7. Ben Kennedy,478. 8. Timothy Peters, 475. 9. Ron Hornaday Jr., 460. 10. Jeb Burton, 459. 11. Mason Mingus, 374. 12. Bryan Silas, 364. 13. Tyler Young, 356. 14. John Wes Townley, 348. 15. Norm Benning, 310. 16. Jennifer Jo Cobb, 303. 17. Justin Jennings, 301. 18. T.J. Bell, 286. 19. Tyler Reddick, 282. 20. Joe Nemechek, 279.

Driver Standings Through Sept. 13 1. Chase Elliott, 951. 2. Regan Smith, 933. 3. Ty Dillon, 911. 4. Elliott Sadler, 900. 5. Brian Scott, 895. 6. Trevor Bayne, 871. 7. Chris Buescher, 780. 8. Brendan Gaughan, 751. 9. Ryan Reed,706. 10. James Buescher, 697. 11. Landon Cassill, 674. 12. Dylan Kwasniewski, 665. 13. Mike Bliss, 613. 14. Dakoda Armstrong, 611. 15 Jeremy Clements 569 16. Ryan Sieg, 527. 17. J.J. Yeley, 511. 18. Jeffrey Earnhardt, 478. 19. Eric McClure, 417. 20. Joey Gase, 391.

GOLF Champions Tour Hawaii Championship Sunday At Kapolei Golf Club Course Kapolei, Hawaii Purse: $2.2 million Yardage: 7,001; Par: 72 Final Paul Goydos (330), $330,000

-19 66-63-68 — 197 Scott Dunlap (176), $176,000 -18 65-68-65 — 198 Fred Funk (176), $176,000 -18 67-62-69 — 198 Russ Cochran (131), $130,900 -17 67-66-66 — 199 Jeff Maggert (105), $104,500 -16 67-66-67 —200 Wes Short, Jr. (88), $88,000 -15 67-66-68 —201 Mark Brooks (64), $64,240 -14 67-67-68 —202 Doug Garwood (64), $64,240 -14 69-63-70 —202

Camping World Truck Series UNOH 175

Saturday At New Hampshire Motor Speedway Loudon, N.H. Lap length: 1.058 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Cole Custer, Chevrolet, 175 laps, 147.5 rating, 48 points, $48,120. 2. (3) Darrell Wallace Jr., Toyota, 175, 114.1, 42, $32,285. 3. (30) MattCrafton, Toyota, 175, 116.6, 42, $25,801. 4. (18) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, 175, 93.5, 40, $17,975. 5. (10) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota, 175, 86.2, 39, $15,050. 6. (2) Cameron Hayley, Chevrolet, 175, 100.7, 38, $13,175. 7. (7) Erik Jones, Toyota, 175, 112.7, 38, $12,700. 8. (6) Tyler Reddick, Ford, 175, 91.6, 36, $13,350. 9. (9) Joey Coulter, Chevrolet, 175, 78.6, 35, $11,950. 10. (4) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 175, 102.9, 34, $12,525. 11. (8) Timothy Peters, Toyota, 175, 90.9, 33, $10,600. 12. (15) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 175, 67.3, 32, $10,500. 13. (13) Ben Kennedy, Chevrolet, 175, 74.9, 31, $10,475.

Jay Haas (64), $64,240

-14 66-68-68 —202 Corey Pavin (64), $64,240 -14 70-61-71 —202 Tom Pernice Jr. (64), $64,240 -14 60-72-70 —202 Michael Allen (0), $46,200 -13 64-68-71 —203

Vijay Singh (0), $46,200

-13 66-65-72 —203 David Frost (0) $33 244 -12 69-66-69 —204

Barry Lane (0), $33,244

-12 69-68-67 —204 Chien Soon Lu (0), $33,244 -12 70-69-65 —204 Kevin Sutherland (0), $33,244 -12 67-69-68 —204 Mark Calcavecchia (0), $33,244 -12 67-65-72 —204

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SOCCER MLS Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA D.C. 14 9 6 48 45 3 4 S porting KC 1 3 1 0 6 45 43 3 4 N ewEngland 13 1 3 3 42 41 4 0 N ew York 10 8 11 41 48 4 2 C olumbus 10 9 10 40 41 3 6 P hiladelphia 9 9 11 38 45 4 3 T oronto FC 1 0 1 1 7 37 39 4 3 Houston 9 13 6 33 33 5 0 Chicago 5 7 16 3 1 3 7 43 Montreal 6 17 6 24 34 5 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA Seattle 17 8 3 54 52 4 1 LosAngeles 1 5 5 9 54 59 31 R ealSaltLake 13 6 1 0 49 4 9 3 6 F CDallas 13 10 6 45 49 3 9 Portland 9 8 12 3 9 5 2 48 V ancouver 8 8 13 37 36 3 9 Colorado 8 14 7 31 40 5 3 S an Jose 6 12 10 28 33 4 1 C hivasUSA 6 17 6 24 23 5 4

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Once PeytonManning had completed a frantic fourthquarterrally toforceovertime, Russell Wilson could admit to being a little selfish. Wilson wanted the spotlight himself — to put together one final drive, keeping Manning sitting on the sideline asa spectator and making sure the Super Bowl rematch went in favor of the champions. "I can't wait for those moments, those big-time moments and have guys to continue to believe in what we do,"Wilson said."That was a great experience tonight." Wilson kept Manning and the Denver Broncos from seeing the ball in overtime. He led Seattle on an 80-yard driveon the first possession of the extra session, capped by Marshawn Lynch's 6-yard touchdown run fora 26-20 victory overthe Broncos on Sunday. The Super Bowl rematch lived up to the billing of what everyone expected in February and never transpired. The 43-8 blowout by Seattle i2-1l was replaced this time

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by Denver i2-1l rallying from a 17-3 fourth-quarter deficit to forceovertime by going 80 yardsagainstthe bestdefense in the NFL in the final minute of regulation. And then Wilson upstaged Manning. After nearly getting sacked for a safety and throwing an interception in the fourth quarter, Wilson was brilliant in overtime rushing for 21 yards and completingfour ofsix passes.

Lynch went the final 6 yards for the win. "I don't think anyone ever doubts Russell. He's just too good," Seattle tight end Zach Miller said. After beinghesitant to runin regulation, Wilson scrambled for firstdowns in overtime. His 7-yatd pass to Percy Harvin was the pTecursor to Lynch's TDrun and a collective exhale after M~ sd r amatics in the fourth quarter.

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two scores in a win over the Buffalo Bills.

PHILADELPHIA — Rookie Jordan Matthews, the receiver who replaced DeSean Jackson in Philadelphia, caught two touchdown passes, and the Eagles beat Jackson and his Washington Redskins 37-34 in a shootout that was marred by a fourth-quarter brawl that resulted in two ejections.

GIANTS 30, TEXANS 17 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.— Rashad Jennings ran for a career-high 176 yards and a touchdown and Eli Manning threw two TD passes as the New York Giants overcame some early mistakes and beat the suddenly error-prone Houston Texans.

COWBOYS 34,RAMS 31 ST. LOUIS — Terrance Williams scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter, Bruce Carter returned an interception 25 yards for a TD on the next snap, and the Dallas Cowboys matched the largest comeback in team history to stun the St. Louis Rams.

BENGALS 33, TITANS 7 CINCINNATI — Andy Dalton caught a touchdown pass — the first Bengals quarterback to pull off that feat — and Cincinnati stayed undefeated with a victory over the Tennessee Titans.

RAVENS 23, BROWNS 21

PATRIOTS 16, RAIDERS 9 FOXBOROUGH, Mass.— Tom Brady

CLEVELAND — With the Ray Rice case lingering over them, the Ravens pulled off a comeback win as Justin Tucker kicked a 32yard field as time expired to give Baltimore a victory over the Cleveland Browns.

threw a touchdown pass, Stephen Gostkowski kicked three field goals and the sluggish New England Patriots held on to beat the Oakland Raiders when defensive tackle Vince Wilfork intercepted a pass near his goal line.

COLTS 44, 3AGUARS 17 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— Andrew Luck

LIONS 19, PACKERS 7

threw four touchdown passes — three of them in a lopsided first half — and the Indianapolis Colts dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars for their first win.

SAINTS 20, VIKINGS 9 NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees passed for 293 yards and two touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints won for the first time this season, taking their home opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

CHARGERS 22, BILLS 10 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.— A week after throwing three touchdown passes to tight end Antonio Gates to knock off the Seattle Seahawks, Philip Rivers hit Eddie Royal for

DETROIT — Don Careyreturned afumble 40 yards for a touchdown, and Detroit's defensive front stuffed Green Bay, leading the Lions over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

CARDINALS 23, 49ERS 14 GLENDALE, Ariz.— Drew Stanton threw a pair of third-quarter touchdown passes to rookie John Brown and Arizona rallied to beat San Francisco, snapping a four-game losingstreak to the49ers.

CHIEFS 34, DOLPHINS 15 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Alex Smith shook off five sacks to throw three touchdown passes and help the Kansas City Chiefs earn their first victory by beating the Miami Dolphins.

La Grande wide receiver Drew Hively, left, gets separated from the ball byWeiser, Idaho, junior Jacks Whitehurst Friday in the Tigers' 43-28 loss to the Wolverines.

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For the third consecutive game to open his high school Continued ~om Page1C football career,LaGrande's Andrew Peasley caught a The Tigers scored on the deep touchdown pass over opening drive of the first the topoftheopposingdehalf after quarterback Bran- fense. In the second quarter, don Dall scored a 1-yard Peasley made a catch in tightsingle coverage before touchdown on a draw play. Senior wide receiver Drew breaking away for a 67-yard Hively played a key role in touchdown that preceded the drive, catching two of a Jimenez's touchdown. team-high seven passes for With the final outcome 64 yards, four more than the no longer in doubt, Peasley nextclosestreceiver,Isaiah lined up at quarterback on Cranford. the final drive. Following a "In the first couple of 25-yard gain, the freshman broke free on the next play games, we struggled to get Drew involved, but this for a 16-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds left in game gives us both confithe game, saving the Tigers dence that we can get him going," Dall said. from getting shut out in the Dall finished the game second half. 15-for-24 with 185 passing Following the loss, La Grande widereceiver/defenyards. The Tigers conceded a sive back Zach Jacobs said the Tigersstruggled toline touchdown with less than three minutes remaining up correctly. ''We had a lotoftrouble in the second quarter when Weiser quarterback Matt getting lined up with their Pritchard hit Johnson for a tight ends, and that played 36-yard touchdown, allowa big role when we had guys ing the Wolverines to tie the misplaced," Jacobs said."It hurt us when they would game at 22-all heading into halftime. run into a gap where we

BENHAM Continued ~om Page1C One of my favorite parts about covering small-town sports is simply witnessing each individual place's scene on a Tuesday or Friday night. A cynic might think they are all the same, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Each gym or field has its own special touches thathave developed itsown identities It's neat to see residents, young and old, of an Elgin or a Wallowa pack a small, stuffy gym, and let loose with cheers for two hours. Sports are a way to unite entire towns together for a few hours in a unique way that no other entertainment can do. With the close proximity of many communities in our area, I am already getting familiar with the many rivalries that exist. Just last week when I was covering Elgin and Union volleyball, I didn't even realize

wouldn't have a guy there." While the Tigers have dropped their second straight game at home, Jacobs said the team will have plenty to work on with stopping the run as the season progresses. "I think this loss will make us tougher and gives us a taste of what a team like that is going to do," Jacobs said. "I think we will defend the run better next time." In ordertoim prove the team's run defense, Smith said the defense will work on gapcontrolin practice. ''What we need to do is go back to basics and go over where we need to be lined up," Smith said.'The biggest thing is getting guys lined up in the right gaps." La Grande i1-2 overall) will now turn its attention toitsfi rstroad game of the season Friday against Madison. Contact EricAvissar at 541-963-3161or eavissarC lagrandeobserver.com. Follow Eric on Twitter C IgoAvissar.

how big of a deal it was to the players until afterwards. Interviewing a Bobcat netter, she emphasized a couple times that, yeah, it was great to win, but what made it even more special was that it was the Huskies that they defeated. It wasn't in a snotty or arrogant way, but I could just tell that it meant a great deal to the team to beat their rival. I should mention that both teams were respectful, and I'm guessing there were fiiends sprinkled in on eachteam thatwere forced to befoesfor a night. But the pride ofhis or her town trumps all. As I delve into the football and volleyball season, I expect to continue to see back-andforth contests that mean a whole lot more to the players thanjust another'%"in their team's win column. I anticipate these next few months will go just as fast as the initial ones as I get to see all the exciting actionin the atea. One thing I do know — there will be passion on and off the courts and fields. h

RUNNERS Continued from Page1C Jeremy Baxter in sixth with 19:06, Jayson Blackburn, seventh in 19:08, and ninth place

Alex Grafnmder in 19:36. For the girls, Union came out on top with 24 points. Enterprise was second with 51. Union's Stormy Bullard was first for the girls in 21:51 in front of La Grande's Amanda Welch's who finished in 22 minutes. Bullard said the Union strategy was to run as a pack for the first mile and experience how people race. Union's Elly Wells was third with a run of 22:02, followed closely by Dawn Mist Movich-Fields of Enterprise whose time of 22:02.5 was goodforfourth place.M ovichFields' running partner and teammate Isabelle Tingelstad finished fifth with a time of 22:49. Movich-Fields said the home meet was the team's second race this season, but they are used to the Union Girls level of competition.

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La Grande runnerTodd Keniry, right, finishes ahead of teammate Elliott Jonasson Friday. "Stormy is a really good 400 runner and has a good kick," Movich-Fields said. "Dawn and Isabella ran so well together. They push each other and they push the boys — they don't let them relax," Enterprise head coach Dan Moody said ofhis top girls. Rounding out the top 10 in the girls field was a block

of Union girls who stayed in that tight pack in which the team began the race. Elizabeth Hebres finished seventh with a time of 23:10, Kathryn Sheehy, who was eighth with a run of 23.27, Kyndal Murchison was ninth with a time of 23:45, and Sarah Brazil was tenth with a time of 23:48.

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