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Tyler Isaacson switches out a customer's tires at Les Schwab in La Grande on Tuesday afternoon with a full parking lot of cars waiting for the same job to be completed. Les Schwab could easily see nearly 1,000 cars this week because of the impending snowfall.

• Tirestoresseerisein business with 3 to 6 inches of snow in the forecast By Cherise Kaechele The Observer

Les Schwab Manager Bob Butler saw the droves of customers come in Monday morning wanting to get snow tires on their vehicles before winter weather hits the Grande Ronde Valley.

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Nov. 19 is a day La Grande SchoolDistrictsupporters are circling on their calendars. It is the day they will learn if the La Grande School District's $31.85 million bond levy for maintenance and capital construction has been approved by voters. The bond measure led by 32 votes after a count of ballots was completed late on Election Day. The vote is not final, though, because 44 ballots from La Grande School District residentshave not been counted because they are being challenged by the Union County Clerk's office. The ballots are being SeeLimbo / Page 5A

None of the 44 ballots can be counted until the individuals who sent them mail in proof or walk into the clerk's office and prove that their signatures are valid, said Union County Clerk Robin Church.

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Butler said. He said he can see 900 to 950 customers in a week just wanting to put snow tires on their vehicles. 'This morning we stopped taking cars at 8 a.m.," Butler said Tuesday. Commercial Tire Manager John Cederholmalsosaw a big crowd ofpeople Tuesday. ewe had a huge rise in customers," Cederholmsaid."I tstarted before thedoors openedtoday.W e'llprobably getcloseto 80 cars." Cederholm said this number is triple what he usually sees. "It really depends on the weather," Cederholm said."Normally we see a busier first of the month than we did this year. Because of the weather being so mild, I don't think a lot of people thought there

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would be snow." Cederholm said the "insanity" stops around Thanksgiving time. Butler said it stays busy for about two weeks then begins to slow down just a bit— to80 to 100 carsa day.It'sa hard lesson to teach those who aren't used to the winter crowd. Butler said he has some new guys at Les Schwab who are feeling a bit overwhelmed with the full parking lot

waiting for the tires to be switched. ''When the first glimpse of snow hits the ground, the people start coming," Butler said."The day the snow actually comes, business doubles." Snow hitting the ground is expected to begin Thursday with 3 to 6 inches in the forecast. Pendleton's National Weather Service location issued a winter storm watch for SeeWeather / Page 5A

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for new businesses may have been dealt a fatal blow Monday evening. The city council voted 3-2 torejectaresolution forthe By Dick Mason creation of the program, one The Observer that would have provided up to UNION — The City of Union's two new businesses in Union proposed mini-stimulus program $200 a month for the remainder

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of 2014-15 to help cover initial expenses. Councilors Bryan Russell, Matthew Later and Doug Osburn voted against the resolution while Sue Briggs and Roger Clarkvoted forit. Lateropposed the resolution because it did not include a

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clause stating that new businesses owned by city councilors or the mayor would be ineligible for the mini-stimulus benefit. 'The language does not preclude the city council and the mayor from benefiting from the SeeUnion / Page 5A

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Police have identified a 15-year-old and 17-year-old who allegedly smashed in a window at Bi-Mart, above, and tried to kick in a door at the Short Stop.

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A school resource officer helped the La Grande Police Department identify two teenspolice say areresponsible for a break-in at Bi-Mart and an attempted break-in at the Short Stop over the weekend. La Grande Police Lt. Derick Reddington said Deputy Cody Bowen of the Union County SherifFs Office SeeSuspects / Page 5A

The teens are charged with seconddegree burglary, attempted burglary and two counts each of seconddegree criminal mischief.

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Camas Eckman, red jacket, sings the National Anthem as Eastern Oregon University Interim President Jay Kenton, second from left, and members of the Union VFW look on Tuesday morning. Also in attendance at this Veterans Day ceremony was EOU's Army ROTC Mountaineer Company as well as a number of students, university faculty and community members.

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Guard helicopter is one of the assets to which the sherifFs office has access. Two medics were lowered by cable from the Blackhawk helicopter. They helped get Columbus into a"basket" and assessed his By Katy Nesbitt condition. McConathy said the helicopter The Observer then flew back over, lowered a cable that ENTERPRISE — Two assignments in two hoisted the patient and then the medics out of Big Hole Canyon, into the body of the ship days put the Wallowa County Search and and fle w Columbus toGrande Ronde HospiRescue team to the test this week. On Sunday, search and rescue team memtal in La Grande. bersreceived apage to respond to theWenaha With Columbus successfully on his way to wildlife unit, Dave McConathy said. A 60-year- recovery, the team made itasfarasFlora,a oldman had aleg broken in a rem ote area. tiny, northern Wallowa County village three Charlie Columbus of Dallas, Oregon, was miles ofF Highway 3, when they got a call that elk hunting near Elk Flat on the Wenaha a car went ofF the road near the Washington in Big Hole Canyon, McConathy said. He border. They were the first on the scene, about 10 miles away. stepped in a hole and suffered a spiral fracture ofboth the tibia and fibula. RattlesnakeGrade may notbefound on While members of the hunting party hiked any Oregon or Washington map, but it's roughly 14 miles of 25 mph highway that to thetop ofa hillto callforhelp,two stayed with Columbus, splinted his leg with sticks windsdown tothe Grande Ronde River and and electrical tape, and built a fire and a back up. Many bad wrecks occur here as well structure, McConathy said. as avalanches, rock slides and icy conditions. It is more than an hour and a half drive to According to McConathy, a vehicle went ofF the edge of the Wenaha country, steep country the highway and landed approximately 450 with the river three to four miles below the feet down a cliK trailheads. Much of the country is in wilder'Two search and rescue members went down ness inaccessible by vehicle. to assess the situation," he said.'The patient McConathy said he tried to drive two was idead on arrival) with traumatic injuries." medics to Columbus using a multi-passenger Enterprise and Joseph fire departments all-terrain vehicle, but they couldn't get to arrived on the scene. Three two-man teams him. It was after dark by the time they got to were assembled — Enterprise Fire, Joseph Columbus. Fire and Wallowa County Search and Rescue. 'The conditions iwerel horrible; it was raining Each team used ropes and a winch to get and then it turned to snow," McConathy said. down theside ofthehilloverboulders,scree The steep terrain and winter conditions and brush to extricate the body from the kept the team from hiking Columbus up to vehicle, McConathy said. Though it was dark, Enterprise Fire had a road, McConathy said. They brought him sleeping bags and overnight gear and two a spotlight that lit up the side of the hill well members stayed with him overnight. enough for the crews to work. McDonald said the crews used two high At 7 a.m. Monday, a six-member team returned to Columbus and used rope rescue angle lifts — a system of ropes for which the techniques to move him 100 yards to a ridge- search and rescue team and the fire crews train exhaustively throughout the year. The back, McConathy said. "At that point we monitored the patient training is not in vain; earlier this fall team until the National Guard helicopter showed members recovered a body of a man whose up at approximately 12:30 p.m.," said Mcpickup truck went over a clifFoutside of Troy Conathy. just a couple days before a training held on Incident Commander Glenn McDonald the Lostine River. "It was good coordination among the said normally the team works with Life Flight, but in this case there was nowhere to teams," McConathy said. land a helicopter and hiking Columbus out of At the end of Monday night's work, several the canyon would have taken a long time. As of the search and rescue team members had it was, Columbus had broken his leg 24 hours been awake for 40 hours. McConathy said the before he was flown to a hospital. team has been on more rescues in 2014 than Sheriff Steve Rogers said the National any previous year.

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In October, when questions were swirling about Cylvia Hayes and her dual roles as private businesswoman and trusted adviser to Gov. John Kitzhaber, the governor made Oregonians a promise. He had asked the Oregon Ethics Commission to give an opinion on whether handling of those dual roles was a violation of state government ethics rules. And until that opinion was given, he said, Hayes would be gone from the governor's oKce, where shehad been working without pay. Friday, the ethics commission declined to give an opinion on Kitzhaber's questions. Itdidso,its executive director said,because it can give opinions, as opposed to rulings, only about hypothetical problems. The governor's questions were not hypothetical and thus were beyond the commission's charge. The commission's staf, meanwhile, is reviewing two separate formal complaints about Hayes' role in advance of the commission's decision about whether they should be formally investigated. Neither Kitzhaber nor Hayes should use the commission's failure to give its opinion on Kitzhaber's questions as a license to allow her back into the governor's oKce. Nor should decisions about the two complaints, if investigations into them go forward, persuade them to return her to her unoKcial post. She is not, aker all, a state employee or an elected oKcial. She is the governor's fiancee and no doubt a person whose opinion he values. But for too long, she and the governor have overlooked or ignored one very important thing: Perceptions count, at least as much as reality. And where the governor and Hayes are concerned, public perceptions do them no favors. If Kitzhaber hopes to leave oKce with the sort of reputation we suspect he wants, Hayes can have no personal space in the governor's oKce or even the most limited assistance &om any member ofhis staK She cannot act as friendly intermediary between her former business friends and the governor, no matter how casually. Rather, she must, like Caesar's wife, be above suspicion, and in this case that comes only with a high wall between Hayes and the official State of Oregon. •

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Limits nee e or co 44 A 11 power tends to corrupt and ~ a b solute power corrupts absolutely." With the end of election season it's time to take a hard look at term limits for Union County commissioners and modification of the term limits in Oregon's Constitution for governor and other statewide offices. Readers may recall in January 2012, the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority under the auspices ofboth commissions, contractedformanagement services with the Standard Railroad Corporation dba Sierra Nevada Pacific Railroad which operated the Yreka and Western Railroad. The authority trumpeted the agreement with Court Hammond, the owner, and the potential for operating a steam engine on the Elgin to Joseph line. In December 2012, the contracts were nullified because the county commissionersfailed todiscover through due diligence the long list of tax and creditor liens against Hammond's businesses and the locomotive and the essentially defunct status of the Yreka and Western. If they had done their job, the agreements would never have been signed. Fast forward to 2014 and again the Union County commissioners failed in their financial duties by not fully analyzing all possibilities for siting a new courthouse and resolving issues with Shelter From the Storm. Whether through incompetence, laziness or arrogance, we have not been well served by our commissioners. So I propose the following: • Union County commissioners will serve no longer than two four-year terms. Incumbents, if in their first term when

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such an ordinance is enacted,will be allowed to serve for an additional two terms. Incumbents, ifhaving served more than one term, will be allowed to run for one additional term. Once having served two terms a candidate will not be allowed to run for commissioner in the future. • Commissioners are not county employees. They serve at the pleasure of the voters. Their salary should be determined by a nonpartisan compensation commission and based on a reasonable percentageofthe totalofallwagespaid to all workers in the county in a year. Thereshould also bea cap on salaries. • Additionally, the Union County commissioners should not, during their term, be employed by the county in any

capacity while serving and additionally shouldnotown orbeemployed by any business orentity thatlobbiesordoes business with the county. These measures should ensure that our locally elected officials do not get too comfortablein theirjobsand donotaggregate too much power to themselves. On the state level, Oregon's Constitution should be amended so that the currenttwo-term limitforgovernor,secretary ofstate,treasurerand laborsecretary would stipulate that once two terms have been served by the incumbent they cannot run again for the same position. The arrogance of power does not serve us well and it is in evidence here and in Salem.

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Bi-Mart broken into, burglar attempts to hit Short Stop, Observer staff (Monday, Nov. 10)

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not match voter registration cards. The reason these signatures usually do not match voterregistration cards because Continued from Page1A the handwriting of people evolves. "Handwriting changes as people get challenged because the Union County Clerk's office stafFdetermined they have older," Church said. This is particularly true of younger questionable signatures. None of the 44 ballots can be counted people. A voter who is 30 is likely to until the individuals who sent them in have a signature that looks quite difFermail in proof or walk into the clerk's ofent than the one on the voter registrafice and prove that their signatures are tioncard he orshe signed atage 18, valid, said Union County Clark Robin Church said. "My signature looks a lot different Church. The clerk's office has mailed letters today than it did when I was in my 20s," and newvoterregistration cards to Church said. Church said that since 2000, when everyone who sent in ballots with questionablesignatures. Oregon went to vote by mail for all The registration cards must be filled elections, only two signatures have been found to be fraudulent in Union County. out and returned to the Union Clerk's office by 5 p.m. Tuesday for their votes The specter of challenge ballots is not the only one clouding the bond electo be counted. tion picture. The Union County Clerk's None of the ballots being challenged for which signatures are later verified 0$ce also will soon be receiving nine will be counted until Nov. 19. uncounted Union County ballots that ''We will absolutely not open them were placed in voterdrop boxes in other until then," Church said. parts of the state. Church and her stafFare required Voters can deposit their ballots in any by law to verify the signature on each election drop box in Oregon and still mail ballot envelope to prevent voter have them counted. fraud. Every signature on a mail ballot These nine ballots will also be envelope must match the signature on counted if their signatures are verified. the voter' sregistration card beforeitcan Church said it is not known if any of be counted. these nine ballots are from voters in the It is not uncommon for the Union La Grande School District. Another factor to consider in the bond County Clerk's office to receive signatureson mail ballotenvelopes thatdo election is the possibility of a mandatory

WEATHER Continued from Page1A the area beginning at 4 a.m. Thursday morning and lasting until 4 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Meteorologist RachelCobb. "By 10 a.m. Thursday morning you'll start seeing snow," Cobb said."And then the heavier snow will follow between 1 p.m. iThursdayl and continue pretty heavily until 1 a.m. Friday morning.

There will still be periods of snow through Friday morning and then it will start to clear out Friday afternoon." Cobb said the temperatures for the next few days will be cold but will begin to warm up on Sunday with a high of 37 degrees, and Monday will be 41 degrees. The weather is a bit strangefor thistim eofyear,

Cobb said. "Last year, the first snow in La Grande was on Nov. 4," she said."But it was

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WASHINGTONWeeks after meeting in La Grande with the Pacific Northwest's regional forester, Rep.Greg Walden on Monday urged the U.S. ForestServiceto give the public more time to comment on road maps for the WallowaWhitman National Forest. Some local residents are worried that the Forest Service is rushing through the completion of existing condition road maps, which will help determine which roads the agency closes or leavesopen tothe public in the travel management plan for the forest in Northeast Oregon. Previous travel management plans have eroded the public's trustin the Forest Service, Walden, R-Hood River, noted in a letter to Jim Pena, the regional forester forWashington and Oregon. "Assessing and correcting 19 maps covering 2.3 million acres is a complex and slow enough process by

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one-tenth of an inch. To get this much snow and to be this cold so early is unusual. It has to do with the polar vortex that's coming from the Midwest." Cobb said the northerly winds the area has been experiencing is also playing a key factor in the weather. The mixture of the vortex and what's been in place in the area the past week or so is bringing what would have normally been rain and instead is turning into snow.

itself, but it is further exacerbated by logistical issues oflimited high-speed Internet in some rural areas and limited supplies of hardcopy maps,"Walden wrote. "I ask that you extend the public review period for this process by at least 90 days to easethese challenges." Through a spokesman, Pena, who took over as the area's regional foresterAug. 3 and met with Walden and othersOct.20,did notgive an indication of whether he supports an extension of the public review period. "Althoughwe have notofficiallyreceived Mr. Walden's letter, I share his interest and concern for the lands and residents of the Blue Mountains. We look forward to raising the level of community engagement on the issues regardingfederalforestsin the Blues," Pena said. Earlier this year, Walden introduced the Forest Access in Rural Communities Act. Under the bill, the Forest Service would be barred from implementing its 2005 travel management rule, the agency's method of determining which roads, trails and areas are open to motorizedvehicles,on national forestswestofthe Mississippi River.

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asked ifhe was botheml by a good business environment. "As the governing body we the council's vote.''We've been trying to stimulate business in Continued from Page1A need to do everything we can Union. This would have been a to get businesses here," Clark small step and we au. unwilling SRld. program,"Latersaid."ItproThe city council in October vides them with an opportuto moveforwauf.They au.alnity to line their own pockets." ways complainingabout empty directed City Administrator Sandra Patterson to prepare Osburn voted against the storefiunts. Whywould you resolution for the same reason. want to exdude anyone fiom a resolution for the mini"It would be a conflict of stimulus package that would starling abusiness in Union." interest," Osburn said immeClark said he would fund up to two new busiconsider supporting the mini- nesses in the 2014-15 fiscal diately after the meeting. stimulus plan if a clause Osburn said he would year. Each business would consider supporting the mini- excluding councilors and the have been granted up to $200 stimulus program if wording mayor were added. His supa month for the remainder exempting council members port wouldn't be as enthusiof the fiscal year, which ends and the mayor were added. astic, though. July 1, 2015. Funding would Clark said that he was up"I wouldn't be happy with be available to any new business that opened within set with the council's rejection it," Clark said. of the resolution. Union's city limits with a He added that the council 'Yes, very," Clark said when has aresponsibilitytocreate Main Street address. The

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recount. Oregon law requires that a recount be conducted anytime the margin is within one-fifth of 1 percent. Church said that in the case of the La Grande School District bond election, the difFerencewould have to be about 12votesor less to trigger an automatic mandatory recount. The school bond, if approved, would fund the replacement of aging Central Elementary School, the construction of at least six new elementary school classrooms, and a new vocation technical building at La Grande High School. La Grande School District Superintendent Larry Glaze feels good about the prospectofthebond passing becauseofthe leadithas. "I'm cautiously optimistic," Glaze said. The superintendent wants the district to be able to get started quickly on projectscovered by the bond ifitis approved. ''We areproceeding asifthebond passed. We are planningfor bond projectstokeep thedistricton schedule," Glaze said. The bond levy would cost taxpayers

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played a major role in identif ying a 15-year-old and 17-year-old who allegedly smashed in a window at Bi-Mart and tried to kick in a door at the Short Stop. Investigators had not yet reviewedsecurity footage from the stores when Bowen said he had information aboutthe burglaries. "The school resource officer, regardless of which agency, the person is able to developarapport with the students, a trust," Reddington said."It's a big plus to all of us." The lieutenant said property taken from Bi-Mart was recovered. The teens are charged with second-degree burglary, attempted burglary and two counts each of second-degree criminal mischief, according to police. Reddington said Tuesday that one of the teens was taken into custody. ''We are working with the Juvenile Department to determine if they are going to be sent to detention or back to their residence,"hesaid. While identifying those responsible is good news, Reddington said this weekend's break-ins are not linked to thespree ofburglarieslast month. ''We are confident that thesetwo are notassociated

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"This is an anomaly," Cobb said. "The normal high temperature is 46 degrees." However, Cobb said,thisis not an indication of what to expect this winter — merely that the mixture of weather conditions is making for a verycold winter start. Contact CheriseKaechele at 541-786-4235 or ckaechele C lagrandeobserver com. Follow Cherise on Twitter C'lgoKaeche/e.

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mini-stimulus plan would have been funded by money from the city's economic developmentfund. In another matter, the council voted against a proposal to have a councilor or a group of councilors serve as a liaison between the city and the Union County Sheriff's Office, with which the City of Union has a law enforcement contract. This means that the sherifF's office will continue working directly with city department heads. Later is among the councilors who voted against having a liaison. He said that having one would complicate communication between the city and the sherifFs office.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014

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The Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center is holding a raffle to benefit educational programs. A one-hour flight over the

Wallowa Mountains and the Snake River courtesy of Spence Air Service of Enterprise or a 6-inch-tall bronze rabbit sculpture by Tim Parks courtesy of TW Bronze

of Enterprise are the two prizes up for grabs. RaSe tickets are being sold for the one-hour flight or the sculpture to benefit the Maxville Heritage Interpre-

tive Center's educational programs and public access to cultural history. People who want can purchaseraffle tickets atthe Maxville Heritage Interpre-

tive Center, 403 N. Main St.,

Joseph. Contact the center by phone at 541-426-3545. Or send a check to MHIC, P.O. Box 492, Enterprise 97828.

The Maxville Heritage InterpretiveCenter serves as a platform to unify multiple cultures through educational programs, exhibits and events.

Health improvement is focus of program Saturday in Enterprise Observer staff

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Enterprise hosts Dr. Hans Diehl, founder of the Complete Health Improvement Program, recently sponsored by Wallowa Memorial Hospital. Diehl will talk about health and healing and living life to the fullest during a sessionfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday atthe Seventh-day Adventist Church in Enterprise. Diehl will present scientific

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Refresher flying course being offered by Chief Joseph Flyers Observer staff

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Above: Enterprise VFW Post 4307 put on a memorialceremony with a color guard at the Wallowa County Courthouse in Enterprise Tuesday afternoon. Left: Donovan Shaw, an Army veteran, and Margie Shaw enjoy breakfast at the Enterprise VFW Post 4307Tuesday morning.

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A refresher flying course is being offered by the Chief Joseph Flyers from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The course is designed to make those who have some experience with flying more comfortable. It will go through teaching how planes fl y and how to assist the pilot. Navigation, radio communications, weather, preflight planning and controlling the plane during routine straight and level flight are a few of the services to help the pilot. The course will also go through the steps of what happensifthepilotbecomes

incapacitated and how to land the plane in that situation. For those who reluctantly fly commercial airlines, this course will cover what happens in the cockpit. Certified Flight Instructor Charla Whiting and Ground School Instructor Brian Adelhardt will make this fourhour session lighthearted but instructional. The course is free to Chief Joseph Flyers and Wallowa County Pilots Association member families and costs

$10forthegeneralpublic. Reservations are required. For information and reservations, call Brian at 443-504-

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Humane society hosts open house Observer staff

The Wallowa County Humane Society will host an open house Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the public is invited to stop by the Humane Society at its new information center at

104 N. River St. in Enterprise. People attending can meet volunteers and board m embers and fi nd outhow to get involved. For more information, call Carol Vencill at 541-432-

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May the puppy days never end: Havoc comes with 4 legs en people ask me about Cavan, my 7-month-oldLab puppy, I think ofhow the comedian Louis CK would answer. I say,"He's a jerk. He is the most ill-mannered puppy you've ever met. He's not fit to go out in public." Igota textm essage photo a couple weeks ago. I could make out a mess and I guessed who made it, but I couldn't tell what it was. Feathers from the fly fisherman's collection? I stopped off in Lostine for a beer — delaying the inevitable. My sister-in-law posts picturesoftheir 2-1/2-yearold maniac sitting in a chair with the living room covered in trash,groceries,recycling and toilet paper. Mazzie sits in her chair looking a little sheepish, but we know good and well she'll do it again. Cavan is also an accomplished mess maker and chewer — and he is slippery as an eel. The other day I pulled into a parking spot in downtown Joseph. As I got out, Cavan blasted by me, started boinging around on the sidewalk and ran into an open doorway of a store, not just any store, one lined with silvery Christmas trees. Cavanbounded to the back of the store, turned around and blasted toward the front. All I could do was

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Cavan? well he busted out again, didn't he? The three of them bounced around for a while until I finally got Cavan in the car and the other two took off down the highway. Not content to let them findtheirway home, especially since they were going the wrong way down the middle of Highway 82 at dusk, I drove up the road, got out and begged them to get in the car. With traffic stoppedinboth directions, the two curly-headed dogs finally loaded up and I got them back home.

N ote to self:always be aware of thedog'slocation when exiting the car. I have since learned that both of the curly dogs are about a year old — one is part Lab and one is part Golden Retriever. No wonder they get on so well with Cavan. They come to greet us as we walk by. The interaction goes something like, "Hey, Brown Dog." Bounce bounce. ''What's going on?" Bounce bounce. "Hi, Curly Dogs." Bounce bounce.aWe went to the pond." Bounce bounce.

All while I'm tugging on the leash and the curly dogs' owners are calling them to come back inside. I hate to think that I'll remember this time as when Igottextphotosofa m ess of feathers or was thankful that it was incense sticks he chewed instead ofan electrical cord. From the first time he entered a vehicle with me his attention and his teeth have gone immediately to the phone charger cord. Once home, his jaws go constantly, attacking the rug, a pillow, a pen. Just today he

got hold of an empty half and half container and plopped down on his bed with it as if it was a chew toy, right nexttoa perfectly good pork rawhide roll. When people ask me how Cavan is doing, maybe I should tell them how he jumps in the bed in the wee hoursofthe morning and goestosleep unti lbreakfast or how when I'm working he crawls on my head and lies across the keyboard as he bathes my face and neck. May the puppy days never end.

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OTEC seeks SCHOOE scholarship applicants High school students, returning students and adults entering educational and technical programs can apply for one of OTEC's 28 annual scholarships. This year, 26 academic and two linemen scholarships are available. Eight of the 26 academic scholarships are earmarked for returning college students.

North Powder School Board to meet The North Powder School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the school district's music room.

Picture retakes set in North Powder

Each scholarship is $5,000.

Photo retakes for students in the North Powder School District will be taken on Nov. 19. The pictures will be taken beginning at 8 a.m.

In order to be considered fora scholarship,applicants: • Must receive or have legalguardians who receive electrical service from OTEC • M ust be ofgood character • Must demonstrate a coherent degree plan • Must be planning to attend anaccredited vocational school, technical school, college or university To apply, go to www.otecc. com under the community tab and download an application. The appli cation processhas changed; please see the website for more information. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Jan. 16, 2015. The winners of the 2015 OTEC Scholarships will be listed online May 1 and areselected by independent cooperative member committees in each of OTEC's four service counties. Funds come from unclaimed capital credits and do not affect electric rates.

Apply for Oratorical Scholarship Program La Grande American Legion Post 43 is seeking high school students to participate in the annual Oratorical Scholarship Program. This program provides opportunities for contestants in ninth through 12th grades to earnscholarships at state and national levels by preparing and presenting oral expository deliveries on the U.S. Constitution and citizens' responsibilities to it. Post 43 will conduct the local competition Dec. 6. For more information contact Lonnie Myers at 541-963-2908, and visit the legion.org website iunder Oratorical Program).

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Freemealgrogramahitinla Grande • Students at Greenwood and Central elementary schools are not charged for meals By Dick Mason The Observer

The jump is not surprising. Still its magnitude is noteworthy. The number of students eating lunch and breakfast at Greenwood Elementary School is up this fall. A year ago, between 70 and 80 students were eating breakfast each morning at Greenwood. Now the number ranges from 124 to 147. The number of students served lunch at Greenwood is up even more dramatically. A year ago, between 160 and 170 students ate hot lunch at Greenwood;today thenumber ranges from 225to235,according toDarla Roundtree, the school's head cook. Much of the increase likely can be attributed to the fact that lunch and breakfast pricesare down thisfallat Greenwood. Way down. All meals being served this school year at Greenwood are free. Lunches are also free in the La Grande School District at Central Dick Masan/The Observer Elementary. Greenwood Elementary School student Hannah Adams gets a condiment The mealsare being provided via for her lunch recently. Jordan Alton, also a Greenwood student, is on the right. a federalprogram created by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Condoing related paperwork. gress passed in 2010. Schools qualify students eating breakfast each mornfor the free lunch program based on ing at school is up a little less than Greenwood secretary Sally McCann a formula that takes into account the 25. Hibbert said the added number said that the extra time is quite helpful. "I have a lot more contact time with financial need of students' families. of students eating school lunches has Greenwood Principal Mike Gregory m ade the school'scafeteria stafFwork a parents now," McCann said. is delighted with how the program is bit harder. Gregory is glad that the program cwe do have to hustle," Hibbert going, noting that it makes it easier to alsocovers breakfastsincechildren make sure that children are eating well. said, explaining that it is a challenge with mothers and fathers who have "It has been well received. Our parto serve lunch to most of the Central's jobs sometimes do not have the time in the morning to give their sons and entsareexcited about it,"Gregory said. students within the time allotted for Bonnie Hibbert, a Central Elemenlunch. daughters a good meal. "Breakfast is helping working parThe free lunch program means a bit tarysecretary,isalso excited about how its new free lunch and breakfast more work for school cooks but a little ents," the Greenwood principal said. program is going. She noted that the lesswork for secretarialstaffs.The number of students eating lunches reasonisthatsecretariesatthe schools Contact Dick Mason at 541-786-5386 or served by the school is up about 25 a have to spend lesstim e processing dmason C lagrandeobserver.com. Follow day from 2013-14 and the number of money for lunches and breakfasts and Dick on Twitter C IgoMason.

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EOU named to military friendly list Observer staff

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Cove Elementary School recently had a pumpkin in its hallwayand people were asked to guess how many seeds it had. Autumn Dobbs a Cove Elementary student won the contest. Autumn came within two seeds of guessing the number of seeds in the pumpkin. She said it had 307, just two more than its actual number. Autumn received a pumpkin for winning the contest.

Eastern Oregon University is one of the Military Friendly Schools on the 2015 list published by Victory Media, a servicedisabled,veteran-owned business serving the military community. The Military Friendly Schools designationisaw arded to the top 15 percent ofcolleges,universitiesand trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students and todedicate resources toensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. cw e are soexcited to once again be designated as military friendly. As Eastern Oregon's university of access and opportunity, it is only fitting that we continue to make EOU accessible to those who have given so much to our nation," said Xavier Romano, vice presidentforstudent services. "Our servic emembers are able to pursue their degrees on campus, online and at our regional centers. And like

our armed forces, versatility is the key to ourcollective success.What these men and women bring to the classroom in regard to life experiences and skill sets is simply exceptional and a value to our faculty, staff and their student colleagues," Romano added. EOU's resources forveterans,active military and family include credit for military service, scholarships and benefits for spouses and dependents. Non-resident veterans may also qualify for tuition assistance through the Post9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program. Now in its sixth year, the Military Friendly Schools designation provides service members with transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military educationand career opportunities. The survey, methodology, criteria and weightings are developed with the assistance of an independent Academic AdvisoryBoard comprised ofeducators from schools across the country. For more information about EOU's

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Eastern Oregon Universitywas recently named a Military Friendly School on the 2015 list byVictory Media. The designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of college, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students and ensuring their success. commitment to attracting and supporting military students, visit www.eou. edu/veterans.

HoNoRS 3.75 —Hunter Adams, Gage Brogoitti, Isabel Brooker, Brenna Bushman, Ethan Case, Caiman 6th Grade Dowell, Delaney Pointer, Garrett 4.0 — Alisha Acireno, Joe Barnes, Street 3.67 — Jenna Ault, Sophie Bell, Terence Clay, Camryn Collman, Angela Conklin, Ella Dunlap, Anton Jordan Friend, Riley Gregg, Olivia Evans, Anna Green,BellaGulzow, Myers, Brenna Strand 3.63— Holly DePriest, Emma Perry, Wynn Hansen, Madison Hanson, Josie Higgins, Amber Kirby, Tristan Makenzie Polfer, Anthony Ramirez, McCarthy, Jordan Null, Dayana Ryan Stubblefield 3.60— Hayden Robinson Pooler, Lacey Pratt, Adam Remily, 3.56 — Callum Ebel, Matthew Lauran Rinker 3.89 — Ryan Andrews, Evelyn Goodman-Gray, Devin Ingram, Bedolla, Parker Burns, Jazel Howard, Kierstin Lofton, Sierra Meuser, Presley Justice,Alexander Kehr, Riley Jasmin Miramontes, Starra Ullman Miller, Cassidy Pehrson, Grace Perry, 3.50 —Eiann deLint, Johnnie Pegram JacksonSeydel,KoltonWood 7th Grade 3.88 —Braxton Bisenius, Katie 4.0 — Zoe Adarnoo, Lindsay Adkins, Brown, Jaylee Flannery, Jordin Brinley Berry, Josie Bornstedt, Frye, Owen Morton, Chelbie Palmer, Alexandra Brock,IsaakCarson, Molly Ronald Reynoso, Daniel Rogers, Chadwick, Alexyss Chamberlain, William Sharpe, Michelle Silva, Nicholas DuVernay, Jenna Freels, KayleneSlack,Jayden Wiggi ns Sophia Gonzalez, Felicity Houston, 3.78 — Jakob Boehm, Colm Cahill, Sophie Howard, Jacie Howton, Tristin Gover, McKaylee Orton Brooklyn Hutchins, Lara Insko, La Grande Middle School has released the names of honor roll students for the first quarter:

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8th Grade 4.0 — Katelin Banes, Braden Bell, Gabriel Blackman, Tess Cahill, Alaina Carson, Abby Crews, Caitlin Crouser, Garren Dutto, Adam Endress, Pearl Erickson, Kaden Fregulia, Alexandra Gomes, Kara Gooderham, Ashlynn Lofton, Kyler Malone, Ashley

Martinez, Kiley Muilenburg, Tristan Pratt, Scott Remily, Mollie Smith, Max Strand, Natalie Surnerli, Jared Wagoner 3.88 —Rebecca Conklin, Kalina Correa, Noelle Hayes, Chloe Ingram, Riley Leavitt, Jillian Marvel, Bradon McCall, Cira Mesubed, Jillian Roberts, Mara Sampson, Arthur Williams, Monique WilliamsSantiago, Baylee Young 3.86 — Dylan Pooler 3.75 —Caiya Chandler, Elie Emerson, Katherine Hansen, Jevin Morris, Amber Schlegel, Michael Scidrnor, Lilia Torres, Maritza Villlagomez Ortiz, Sajun White, IndiaWright 3.63— Tyler Anderson, Rylee Clark, Ryan Jackman,Riley Jeff ries, Alyssa Jones, Owen Kreutz, Mariah Nickerson, Natalia Robles, Jacob Shepherd, Kimberly Wagner 3.50 —Leena Danforth, Aiyanna Miller, Thomas Morton, Steffanie Redwing, Desiree Sprouffske, Tristan Weimer, Madalyn Welberg.

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WEEIC AHEAD

PREP CROSS COUNTRY

FRIDAY • College volleyball: • Concordia at Eastern Oregon in Cascade Conference tournament, Quinn Coliseum, 7 p.m. • Men's college basketball: • Eastern Oregon atThe College of Idaho, 7 p.m. SATURDAY • College football: • Eastern Oregon at Southern Oregon, 1 p.m. • College volleyball: • Eastern Oregon at Cascade Conference Tournament, TBD • Women's coll ege basketball: • Eastern Oregon at Whitworth University, 5 p.m. • Prep football: •Wallowa at Dufur, 1 p.m. • Union/Cove at Burns, 1 p.m.

AT A GLANCE

Tigers focused on Martinez PHOENIX (Apj — Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski says the Tigers' top priority is re-signing Victor Martinez now that the slugger is a free agent after declining the team's qualifying offer. "We like Victor. We hope he remains with us," Dombrowski saidTuesday at baseball's general managers meetings. "We'll see what happens." He was less optimistic about retaining right-hander Max Scherzer, who also declined a qualifying offer. "People are aware that we like Max. He did a great job for us," Dombrowski sald.

Braves sign Almonte ATLANTA (AP jFormer New York Yankees outfielder Zoilo Almonte has agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves. Right-hander Chien-Ming Wang and left-hander Donnie Veal agreed to minor league deals with the Braves on Monday. The 25-year-old Almonte hit .211 with two homers and four steals in 47 games with the Yankees the last two years.

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La Grande seniorsTodd Keniry, left, and Elliott Jonasson celebrate their top-20 finishes at the Bob Firman lnvitational Sept. 27 in Boise. Keniry and Jonasson were the top finishers for La Grande at the 4A state meet in Eugene.

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him in 16:39 to finish 12th. As a result, the La Grande boys finished the meet in fifth place. "This was hands-down the best team we've ever been a part of," Keniry said. "It was really fun for us." Both Jonasson and Keniry said the end of their high school cross country careers brought mixed emotions. "Being done with cross country is definitely bittersweet," Jonasson said. ''With it being our last season, we really didn't want it to end. In past seasons, I felt burned out at the end, but not this time probably because it's our senior year." After the state meet, the two took

By Eric Avissar The Observer

As the senior leaders of the La Grande boys cross country team, Elliott Jonasson and Todd Keniry played instrumental roles in fueling the Tigers to their strongest finish in school history. At the Class 4A state championships Nov. 1 in Eugene, Keniry finished in 16 minutes, 37 seconds to take 11th place, while Jonasson finished right behind

a week off from running, which made eachfeelsomewhat restless. "I do not like not running at all," Keniry said."I've been watching TV and it just feels wrong." After a grueling summer training regimen in which both runners woke up at 8 a.m. almost every morning to run anywhere between 6-13 miles per day and 40-50 miles per week, both athletes said the hard work paid major dividends in the fall. "Having that much running helps you stay comfortable during the races and pushes yourself that much harder," Keniry said."The hurt during practice See Tigers/Page 9A

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS

The Union County Special Olympics team will take part in the Special Olympics Oregon fall state games Saturday and Sunday in Beaverton. There are three swimmers from the Union County team taking part in this year's competition after qualifying at the regional meet. Nick Mendiguren will take part in the25-meter freestyle after taking home fourth at the regional meet in 19 seconds. He will also take part in the 50-meter freestyle after taking a fifth-place finish in

the 25-meter floatation after winning the event with a time of 24.97 seconds, while also finishing second in the 15-meter unassisted swim with a time

44.12 seconds. Another Union County Special Olympics athlete who will be taking part in the fall games is Remy Spangler, who qualified for two events — the 25-meter freestyle and the 25-meter backstroke. In the 25-meter backstroke, Spangler won the event in 22.00. He finished in fifth-place in the 25-meter freestyle after finishing in 36.5. In addition, Dani Thorne will be competingin a pair ofeventsfor Union County. Thorne qualified for

of 33.72. Union County Special Olympics swimming head coach Pam Thompson saidher team isvery excited forthe competition. ''We had a very strong showing at regionals," Thompson said. "This will be the first time in five years that Special Olympics Oregon will be holding a state meet for aquatics. We are all very excited to be participating this year."

While it may have been a disappointing finish to the season for Union volleyball, the successoftheoverall season far outweighed the struggles at the 2A state tournamentFriday and Saturday. The Bobcats ended up sixth in Redmond after falling to Bonanza, 25-15, 25-22, 17-25, 25-14. But according to head coach Lasa Baxter, a benchmark for the campaign was reached at the Wapiti League district tournament. "Our biggest goalthis season was to make it to the state tournament and to finish strong there," Baxter said. "These girls accomplished that. We had a tough road getting there, with an incredibleWapiti League that sent all three of their top district finishers to the final eight." Union drew a tough firstround opponent in Burns Friday. The Hilanders went on to win the title without dropping a set. The Hilanders won 25-14, 25-11, 25-21 over the Bobcats. Baxter said the defense, which is normally superb and is crucial in setting up offensive attacks, struggled against the high-powered Burns attack. Senior Keesha Sarman led the team with 12 kills, 23 assists and 10 digs. The Bobcats bounced back in their consolation match, defeating Faith Bible 25-13, 26-24, 25-15. Senior Viki McCabe turned in a huge performance with 22 kills and four blocks. Freshman Ellie Clark added four aces. But the momentum was short-lived with Bobcats faltering in their finale after Sarman became sick, as Union fell to Bonanza in four sets. "Mentally and emotionally, it was a tough blow to the team iwith Sarman illl," Baxter said."But they maintained composure and went forward into the final See Union/Page 9A

GIRLS PREP SOCCER

a ran e ominatesa• Rasmussen wins player of the year, 10 get honored By Eric Avissar The Observer

With 10 players earning Class 4A all-Greater Oregon League honors, the La Grande girls soccer team dominated the league accolades with Sarah Rasmussenearning GOL player of the year honors. Rasmussen, a senior who scored five goals playing from a defensive position, said shedid notexpectto

receive the honor. "I was so surprised to win player of the year," Rasmussen said. "When I didn't see anything at first, I was disappointed, but I didn't realize I could be player of the year. It was really nice to get the recognition." Along with Rasmussen, juniors Alissa Welberg and Clara Gandy were named first team all-GOL selec-

Brownell wins player of the year honors La Grande volleyball standout Cassandra Brownell was rewarded for her efforts during the season, earning Greater Oregon League player of the year. The senior finished her final high school

volleyball season with 266 kills and digs, along with 42 aces. TheTigers finished their season with a GOL championship after going undefeated in league play.

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tions along with seniors Erin Bodfish, Auslin McDaniel-Perrin and Rachel Alexander. The Tigers had four players earn second team all-GOL honors with Brittney Bertrand, Brittany Hanson, Avery Stanton and Kyla Gomes getting selected. Rasmussen said she is proud ofher teammates, and was not surprised to see so many be honored. "I'm not surprised to see so many playersgetselected sincewe had a

lot of really experienced older girls," Rasmusen said.'We all had to fight for our honors, and they are all very well-deserved." La Grande finished its season with a 9-4 overall record after losing to Cascade Nov. 4 in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. The Tigers won the GOL for the fourth consecutive year after finishing with a 5-1 mark in the league, winning their last five games in the regular season by a combined score of 30-2.

TONIGHT'S PICIC

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Heatsetto take on the Pacers

ROGER FEDERER: The former world No. 1 tennis player moved closer to a semifinal spot in the ATP finals after securing a 6-3, 6-2 win over U.S. Open runner-up Kei Nishikori Tuesday in London.

In a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals, the Indiana Pacers will travel to take on Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat. 4:30 p.m., ESPN

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2A Playoff Schedule Quarterfinals Friday No. 7 Oakland at No. 2 Knappa 7 p.m. Saturday No. 8 Union/Cove at Burns,1 p.m. No. 5 Regis at No. 4 Gold Beach, 2 p.m. No. 6 Central Linn at No. 3 Heppner, 1 p.m. 1A Playoffs Quarterfinals Friday No. 8 Sherman at No. 1 Lowell, 6 p.m. Saturday No. 6 Wallowa at No. 3 Dufur, 1 p.m. No. 10 Yoncalla at No. 2 Adrian, 1 p.m. No. 12 Triangle Lake at No. 4 Camas Valley, 1 p.m.

Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T P c t P F PA NewEngland 7 2 0 .7 7 8 281198 Bulfalo 5 4 0 . 5 56 191182 Miami 5 4 0 . 5 56 227171 N.Y. Jets 2 8 0 . 2 00 174265 South W L T P c t P F PA 6 3 0 . 6 67 290211 4 5 0 . 4 44 206197 2 7 0 . 2 22 144223 1 9 0 . 1 00 158282 North W L T P c t P F PA Cleveland 6 3 0 . 6 67 209172 Cincinnati 5 3 1 . 6 11 197211 Pittsburgh 6 4 0 . 6 00 261239 Baltimore 6 4 0 . 6 00 261181 West W L T P c t P F PA Denver 7 2 0 . 7 78 286202 Kansas City 6 3 0 .66 7 2 17151 San Diego 5 4 0 .55 6 2 05186 Oakland 0 9 0 . 0 00 146252 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T P c t P F PA Philadelphia 7 2 0 . 7 78 279198 Dallas 7 3 0 . 7 00 261212 N.Y. Giants 3 6 0 . 3 33 195247 Washington 3 6 0 . 3 33 197229 South W L T P c t P F PA New Orleans 4 5 0 . 4 44 251225 Carolina 3 6 1 . 3 50 198281 Atlanta 3 6 0 . 3 33 219238 Tampa Bay 1 8 0 . 1 11 167272 North W L T P c t P F PA 7 2 0 . 7 78 182142 6 3 0 . 6 67 277205 4 5 0 . 4 44 168199 3 6 0 . 3 33 194277 West W L T P c t P F PA Arizona 8 1 0 . 8 89 223170 Seattle 6 3 0 . 6 67 240191 San Francisco 5 4 0 .5 5 6 195202 St. Louis 3 6 0 . 3 33 163251 All Times PDT

All-League Selections Volleyball 4A Greater Oregon League First Team Cassandra Brownell, La Grande; Anna Grigsby, La Grande; Brandy Blackman, La Grande;Michelle Freese, Baker;Kali Avila, La Grande;Danielle McCauley, Baker

Second Team Hanna Cashell, La Grande;Shannon Carter, Mac-Hi; Amy Wong, Baker; Makenna Bachman, Baker; KelseyAlexander, Ontario; Kayla Davis, Baker

Honorable mention Mattie Spencer, La Grande;Madi Elms Baker, Kendra Leonard, Ontario; Amber Wells, Mac-Hi

TRAN SACTION S Tuesday BASEBALL

Major League Basetball

MLB — SuspendedMinnesota Twins Minor League C Erwin "Alex" Real 50 games without pay after testing positive for Methylhexaneamine, a stimulant, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

National League

Thursday's Game

NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with OF Alex Castellanos on a minor league contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Acquired RHP Rob Scahill from Colorado for RHP Shane Carle. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to terms with INF Dean Anna on a one-year contract and with RHP Marcus Hatley, RHP Miguel Socolovich and INF Scott Moore on minor league contracts. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed QB Carson Palmer on injured reserve. Signed QB Ryan Lindley from San Diego's practice squad. BUFFALO BILLS — Released S Jerome Couplin. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed WR Rashad Lawrence to the practice squad. Waived WR Santonio Holmes. Terminated the practice squad contract of LB Terrell Manning. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed FB RayAgnew. Signed DL Jamie Meder to the practice squad. DALLAS COWBOYS — Activated DT Josh Brent from the reserve/suspended list. Waived LB Tim Dobbins. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed WR Alex Gillett to the practice squad. Released G Jordan McCray from the practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed WR Allen Robinson on injured reserve. W aivedLB Dekoda Watson.Activated CB Aaron Colvin olf the reserve/non-football injury list. Claimed CB Teddy Williams off waivers from Chicago. Waived CB Peyton Thompson. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed RB Charcandrick West from the practice squad. Signed TE Phillip Supernaw. Placed TE Demetrius Harris and RB Cyrus Gray on injured reserve. Signed TE Adam Schiltz to the practice squad. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Placed LB Patrick Willis on injured reserve. Signed RB Alfonso Smith to a one-year contract. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Placed DT Brandon Mebane on injured reserve. Signed TE RaShaun Allen from the Minnesota Vikings practice squad to the 53-man roster. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Placed G Kadeem Edwards on injured reserve. Released LB DenicosAllen from the practice squad. WASHINGTON REDSKINSActivated NT Barry Cofield, Jr. from the injured reserve-return list. Waived LB Jackson Jeficoat. HOCKEY

Cleveland 24, Cincinnati 3

Sunday's Games San Francisco 27, New Orleans 24, OT Kansas City 17, Buffalo 13 Detroit 20, Miami 16 Baltimore 21, Tennessee 7 N.Y. Jets 20, Pittsburgh 13 Atlanta 27, Tampa Bay 17 Dallas 31, Jacksonville 17 Denver 41, Oakland 17 Seattle 38, N.Y. Giants 17 Arizona 31, St. Louis 14 Green Bay 55, Chicago 14 Open: Houston, lndianapolis, Minnesota, New England, San Diego, Washington

Monday, Nov. 10 Philadelphia 45, Carolina 21 Thursday, Nov. 13 Buffalo at Miami, 5:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 16 Minnesota at Chicago, 10 a.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 10 a.m. Cincinnati at New Orleans, 10 a.m. Denver at St. Louis, 10 a.m. Houston atCleveland, 10 a.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 10 a.m. Tampa BayatWashington, 10 a.m. San Francisco at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m. Oakland at San Diego, 1:05 p.m. Detroit at Arizona, 1:25 p.m. Philadelphia at Green Bay, 1:25 p.m. New England at lndianapolis, 5:30 p.m. Open: Baltimore, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Jets

Monday, Nov. 17 Pittsburgh at Tennessee, 5:30 p.m.

NCAATop 25 All Times PST Saturday No. 1 Mississippi State at No. 4 Alabama, 12:30 p.m. No. 2 Florida State at Miami, 5 p.m. No. 5 TCU at Kansas, 12 p.m. No. 7Arizona State at Oregon State, 7:45 p.m. No. 8 Ohio State at Minnesota, 9 a.m. No. 9Auburn at No. 16 Georgia, 4:15 p.m. No. 11 Nebraska at No. 22 Wisconsin, 12:30 p.m. No. 12 Michigan State at Maryland, 5 p.m. No. 15 Notre Dame vs. Northwestern, 3:30 p.m. No. 17Arizona vs. Washington, 3:30

p.m.

No. 18 Clemson at No. 24 Georgia Tech, 9 a.m. No. 19 Duke vs. Virginia Tech, 9 a.m. No. 20 LSU atArkansas, 5 p.m. No. 21 Marshall vs. Rice, 11:30 a.m. No. 25 Utah at Stanford, 3 p.m.

National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES — Reassigned D Michal Jordan to Charlotte

BASKETBALL

(AHL).

DALLAS STARS — Acquired LW Travis Moen from Montreal for D Sergei Gonchar. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Activated F Martin Havlat from injured reserve. Placed F Ryane Clowe on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 6. Recalled D Seth Helgeson from Albany (AHL). SOCCER

NBA Standings All Times PDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 7 1 .87 5 Brooklyn 4 2 .6 6 7 2 Boston 3 3 .5 0 0 3 New York 2 6 .2 5 0 5 Philadelphia 0 7 .000 6 ' / 2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 5 2 .71 4

Major League Soccer

MLS — Rescindedthe fine andone-game suspension for the red card issued to Columbus MFEthan Finlay during a Nov.9game. against New England.

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Pct GB Memphis .87 5 Houston ,857 '/2 Dallas .62 5 2 San Antonio 4 3 ,571 2' / 2 New Orleans 3 3 .50 0 3 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 7 1 .87 5 Houston 6 1 ,857 '/2 Dallas 5 3 .62 5 2 San Antonio 4 3 ,571 2' / 2 New Orleans 3 3 .50 0 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 5 3 .62 5 Utah 3 5 .37 5 2 Minnesota 2 4 .33 3 2 OklahomaCity 2 6 .2 5 0 3 Denver 1 5 .1 6 7 3 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 5 2 .71 4 Sacramento 5 3 ,625 '/2 L.A. Clippers 4 3 .57 1 1 Phoenix 4 3 .57 1 1 L.A. Lakers 1 6 .1 4 3 4 All Times PDT

Tuesday's Games Toronto 104, Orlando 100 Memphis 107, L.A. Lakers 102 Milwaukee 85, Oklahoma City 78 Dallas 106, Sacramento 98 Portland 102, Charlotte 100 San Antonio 113, Golden State 100

Wednesday's Games Detroit at Washington, 7 p.m. Utah atAtlanta, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at New York, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Portland at Denver, 9 p.m. Houston vs. Minnesota at Mexico City, Mexico, 10 p.m.

Thursday's Games Sacramento at Memphis, 5 p.m. Chicago at Toronto, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.

Friday's Games

Milwaukee at Orlando, 4 p.m. Denver at lndiana, 4 p.m. Miami atAtlanta, 4:30 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 4:30 p.m. Utah at New York, 4 30 p m. Minnesota at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Detroit at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Houston, 5 p.m. Charlotte at Phoenix, 6 p.m. San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m.

HOCKEY NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOT Pts GFGA T ampa Bay 16 11 3 2 24 6 0 4 4 M ontreal 16 1 1 4 1 23 4 0 4 2 B oston 16 10 6 0 20 4 7 3 7 Detroit 1 5 7 3 5 19 4 0 3 7 T oronto 15 8 5 2 18 47 4 2 O ttawa 15 7 4 4 18 41 3 8 F lorida 13 5 4 4 14 24 3 1 Bulfalo 17 3 12 2 8 21 60 Metropolitan Division GP W LOT Pts GFGA P ittsburgh 1 4 1 0 3 1 21 5 5 3 2 N .Y. Islanders 15 10 5 0 2 0 4 8 4 2 W ashington 15 7 5 3 17 4 9 4 4 P hiladelphia 14 7 5 2 16 4 5 4 3 N .Y. Rangers 15 7 6 2 16 4 4 4 6 N ew Jersey 16 7 7 2 16 4 3 5 0 C arolina 14 5 6 3 13 35 4 4 Columbus 1 5 4 1 0 1 9 38 5 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 1 5 10 3 2 2 2 3 8 3 0 1 5 10 4 1 2 1 4 1 2 9 1 6 9 6 1 19 4 4 3 0 1 6 8 6 2 18 3 0 3 5 1 4 7 7 0 14 3 8 3 2 1 5 5 6 4 14 4 4 5 3 1 7 4 8 5 13 4 0 5 6 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA V ancouver 1 7 1 2 5 0 24 5 3 4 7 A naheim 16 1 0 3 3 23 4 1 3 2 C algary 17 9 6 2 20 50 4 5 L osAngeles 15 8 4 3 19 3 7 3 0 S an Jose 17 8 7 2 18 51 5 0 A rizona 15 6 8 1 13 37 5 1 E dmonton 1 6 6 9 1 13 4 0 5 4

Tuesday's Games Chicago 3, Tampa Bay 2, SO New Jersey 3, Minnesota 1 N.Y. Islanders 6, Colorado 0 N.Y. Rangers 5, Pittsburgh 0 Washington4,Columbus 2 Montreal 3, Winnipeg 0 Florida 4, San Jose 1 St. Louis 6, Buffalo 1 Nashville 3, Edmonton 2 Dallas 4, Arizona 3 Vancouver 4, Ottawa 3, OT Wednesday's Games Boston at Toronto, 5 p.m. LosAngelesatAnaheim, 7:30 p.m. Thursday's Games Colorado at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Carolina, 4 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 4:30 p.m. San Jose at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. Nashville at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Buffalo at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Arizona at Calgary, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Edmonton, 6:30 p.m. Dallas at LosAngeles, 7:30 p.m.

Friday's Games Columbus at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. New JerseyatWashingt on,4 p.m . Pittsburgh at Toronto, 4:30 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 4:30 p.m. Arizona at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

RODEO PRCA Rankings Through Nov. 10 All-around 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $303,119; 2. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas $158,537; 3. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah $88,683; 4. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas $86,832; 5. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah $86,668; 6. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. $80,309; 7. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta $74,496; 8. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. $61,394; 9. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore. $56,980; 10. Ryle Smith, Oakdale, Calif. $56,317; 11. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. $55,187; 12. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, Texas $52,422; 13. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla. $46,935; 14. Payden Emmett,Ponca, Ark. $41,062; 15. Paul David Tierney, Oral, S.D. $39,567; 16. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb. $37,521; 17. J.B. Lord, Sturgis, S.D. $31,310; 18. Chant DeForest, Wheatland, Calif. $31,048; 19. Caleb Smidt, Bellville, Texas $31,047; 20. J.D. Yates, Pueblo, Colo. $28,444 Bareback Riding 1. Kaycee Feild, Spanish Fork, Utah $172,384; 2. Steven Peebles, Redmond, Ore. $126,929; 3.Austin Foss, Terrebonne, Ore. $122,717; 4. Tim O'Connell, Zwingle, lowa $102,890; 5. Will Lowe, Canyon, Texas $99,013; 6. BobbyMote,Culver,O re.$95,309; 7. Richmond Champion, The Woodlands, Texas $89,935;8.Caleb Bennett,Tremonton, Utah $84,225; 9. Winn Ratliff, Leesville, La. $73,039; 10. J.R. Vezain, Cowley, Wyo. $70,208; 11. Jake Vold, Ponoka, Alberta $67,786; 12. Jessy Davis, Power, Mont. $67,686; 13. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas $65,779; 14. Justin McDaniel, Porum, Okla. $65,178; 15. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. $64,567; 16. R.C. Landingham, Pendleton, Ore. $61,035; 17. Luke Creasy, Lubbock, Texas $52,925; 18. Ty Breuer, Mandan, N.D. $52,847; 19. Orin Larsen, Goodwell, Okla. $51,917; 20. Caine Riddle, Vernon, Texas $50,540

Steer Wrestling 1. Trevor Knowles, MountVernon, Ore. $91,804; 2. K.C. Jones, Decatur, Texas$82,055;3. Casey Martin,Sulphur, La. $80,278; 4. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis. $77,754; 5. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas $76,576; 6. BrayArmes, Ponder, Texas $69,216; 7. Dru Melvin, Hebron, Neb. $67,832; 8. Luke Branquinho, LosAlamos, Calif. $65,992; 9. Dakota Eldridge, Elko, Nev. $63,015; 10. Kyle Irwin, Robertsdale, Ala. $59,736; 11. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta $57,449; 12. Cole Edge, Durant, Okla. $57,406; 13. Wyatt Smith, Rexburg, Idaho $57,188; 14. Seth Brockman, Wheatland, Wyo. $52,933; 15. Ty Erickson,Helena, Mont. $52,470; 16.Tom Lewis, Lehi, Utah $52,406; 17. Riley Duvall, Checotah, Okla. $52,025; 18. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore.$49,022; 19. Billy Bugenig, Ferndale, Calif. $46,824; 20. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. $46,081

Team Roping (header)

1. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. $110,181; 2. Erich Rogers, Round Rock, Ariz. $101,421; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $101,399; 4. Dustin Bird, Cut Bank, Mont. $90,643; 5. Riley Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. $82,889; 6. Kaleb Driggers, Albany, Ga. $81,470; 7. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore. $79,491; 8. Nick Sartain, Dover, Okla. $76,963; 9. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. $75,710; 10. Luke Brown, Stephenville, Texas $73,062; 11. Jake Barnes, Scottsdale, Ariz. $72,341; 12. Charly Crawford, Prineville, Ore. $71,559; 13. Turtle Powell, Stephenville, Texas $69,310; 14. Aaron Tsinigine, Tuba City, Ariz. $68,074; 15. Chad Masters, Cedar Hill, Tenn. $64,942; 16. Tom Richards, Humboldt, Ariz. $60,744; 17. Tyler Wade, Terrell, Texas $58,533; 18. Chace Thompson, Munday, Texas $50,975; 19. Brady Tryan,Huntley, Mont. $50,775; 20. Ty Blasingame, Sugar City, Colo. $48,858

Team Roping (heeler)

1. Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev. $110,181; 2. Cory Petska, Marana, Ariz. $101,769; 3. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla. $101,399; 4. PaulEaves, Lonedell,Mo .$93,735; 5. Brady Minor, Ellensburg, Wash. $82,889; 6. PatrickSmith, Lipan, Texas $81,470; 7. Jim Ross Cooper, Monument, N.M. $79,491; 8. Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas $76,963; 9. Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan. $76,710; 10. Shay Carroll, La Junta, Colo. $72,618; 11. Kollin VonAhn, Blanchard, Okla. $70,062; 12. Dakota Kirchenschlager, Morgan Mill, Texas $65,950; 13. Junior Nogueira, Scottsdale, Ariz. $62,333; 14. Clay O'Brien Cooper, Gardnerville, Nev. $60,255; 15. Cesar de la Cruz, Tucson, Ariz. $58,515; 16. Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas $55,741; 17. Cole Davison,Stephenville,Texas $54,220; 18. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas $53,828; 19. Jett Hillman, Purcell, Okla. $51,344; 20. Tommy Zuniga, Centerville, Texas $50,796 Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M.

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$126,879; 2. Cody Wright, Milford, Utah $111,085; 3. Cort Scheer, Elsmere, Neb. $102,413; 4. Heith DeMoss, Heflin, La. $92,574; 5. Jacobs Crawley, Stephenvil le,Texas $88,729; 6.W ade Sundell, Boxholm, lowa $83,875; 7. Tyler Corrington, Hastings, Minn. $77,694; 8. Jesse Wright, Milford, Utah $77,495; 9. Bradley Harter, Loranger, La. $74,836; 10. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. $73,705; 11. Cole Elshere, Faith, S.D. $71,109; 12. Cody DeMoss,Heflin,La.$66,683; 13. Spencer Wright, Milford, Utah $60,265; 14. Jake Wright, Milford, Utah $59,795; 15. Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, Alberta $59,357; 16. Troy Crowser, Whitewood, S.D. $59,204; 17. Sterling Crawley, Stephenville, Texas $55,039; 18. Sam Spreadborough, Snyder, Texas $51,725; 19. Chet Johnson, Sheridan, Wyo. $49,900; 20. Isaac Diaz, Desdemona, Texas $47,313

Tie-down Roping

1. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas $153,822;2. MattShiozawa, Chubbuck, Idaho $116,983; 3. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $93,849; 4. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah $85,893; 5. Marty Yates, Stephenville, Texas $83,188; 6. Hunter Herrin, Apache, Okla. $81,533; 7. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La. $79,687; 8. Cade Swor, Winnie, Texas $76,319; 9. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas $74,285; 10. Clint Cooper, Decatur, Texas $69,596; 11. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas $69,401; 12. Ryan Watkins, Bluff Dale, Texas $68,197; 13. Reese Riemer, Stinnett, Texas $66,317; 14. Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas $65,282; 15. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, Wash. $64,240; 16. Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas $57,828; 17. Jake Pratt, Ellensburg, Wash. $57,311; 18. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche,Okla. $56,355; 19. Randall Carlisle, Baton Rouge, La. $56,296; 20. Jesse Clark, Portales, N.M. $55,889

Steer Roping 1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $112,692; 2. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. $72,191; 3. J.P. Wickett, Sallisaw, Okla. $60,017; 4. Jess Tierney, Hermosa, S.D. $58,004; 5. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas $56,341; 6. Jason Evans,Huntsville,Texas $55,739; 7. Cody Lee, Gatesville, Texas $51,958; 8. Brady Garten, Claremore, Okla. $51,766; 9. Chance Kelton, Mayer, Ariz. $51,517; 10. Scott Snedecor, Fredericksburg, Texas $48,348; 11. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan. $43,152; 12. Mike Chase, McAlester, Okla. $42,933; 13. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas $41,969; 14. Brodie Poppino, Big Cabin, Okla. $36,169; 15. Troy Tillard, Douglas, Wyo. $33,155; 16. Jarrett Blessing, Paradise, Texas $27,707; 17. J.B. Whatley, Gardendale, Texas $26,094; 18. Bryce Davis, Ovalo, Texas $26,009; 19. Roger Branch, Perkins, Okla.$25,855; 20. J.Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas $24,148 Bull Riding 1. Sage Kimzey, Strong City, Okla. $143,165; 2. Trey Benton III, Rock lsland, Texas $125,547; 3. Cody Teel, Kountze, Texas$102,589;4.Tim Bingham, Honeyville, Utah $85,634; 5. Brennon Eldred, Sulphur, Okla. $77,830; 6. J.W. Harris, Mullin, Texas $77,307; 7. Reid Barker, Comfort, Texas $76,227; 8.Josh Koschel, Nunn, Colo. $72,837; 9. Jordan Spears, Redding, Calif. $72,139; 10. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. $70,040; 11. Joe Frost, Randlett, Utah $69,558; 12. Ty Wallace, Collbran, Colo. $67,577; 13. Beau Hill, West Glacier, Mont. $67,158; 14. Aaron Pass, Dallas, Texas $66,546; 15. Elliot Jacoby, Fredericksburg, Texas $65,039; 16. Brett Stall, Detroit Lakes, Minn. $63,553; 17. Cody Campbell, Summerville, Ore. $58,936; 18. Dustin Bowen, Fredericksburg, Pa. $58,646; 19. JeffAskey, Martin, Tenn. $55,122; 20. Chandler Bownds, Lubbock, Texas $52,937

Barrel Racing 1. Kaley Bass, Kissimmee, Fla. $155,280; 2. Fallon Taylor, Whitesboro, Texas $131,471; 3. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. $121,617; 4. Nancy Hunter, Neola, Utah $104,289; 5. Britany Diaz, Solen, N.D. $102,947; 6. Michele McLeod, Whitesboro, Texas $100,645; 7. Mary Walker, Ennis, Texas $99,712; 8. Christine Laughlin, Pueblo, Colo. $93,135; 9. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz. $93,048; 10. Kassidy Dennison, Roosevelt, Utah $92,051; 11. Christy Loflin, Franktown, Colo. $91,736; 12. Carlee Pierce, Stephenville, Texas $90,431; 13. Trula Churchill, Valentine, Neb. $74,385; 14. Samantha Lyne, Cotulla, Texas $70,577; 15. Jana Bean, Ft. Hancock, Texas $70,416; 16. Brenda Mays, Terrebonne, Ore. $70,017; 17. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas $69,447; 18. Ann Scott, Canyon Country, Calif. $68,119; 19. Sarah Rose McDonald, Brunswick, Ga. $64,063; 20. Kimmie Wall, Roosevelt, Utah $60,579

Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 9: New England 3, Columbus 1 New York 3, D.C. United 2 Leg1 — Sunday, Nov. 2: New York2, D.C. United 0 Leg 2 — Saturday, Nov. 8: D.C. United 2, New York1

Western Conference LA Galaxy 5, Real Salt Lake 0 Leg1 — Saturday, Nov. 1: LAGalaxy 0, Real Salt Lake 0 Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 9: LAGalaxy 5, Real Salt Lake 0 Seattle 1, FC Dallas 1 Leg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 2: Seattle 1, FC Dallas 1 Leg 2 — Monday, Nov. 10: FC Dallas 0, Seattle 0, Seattle advances on away goals CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP Eastern Conference New England vs. New York Leg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 23: New England at New York, 10:30 a.m. Leg 2 — Saturday, Nov. 29: New York at New England, 12 p.m. Western Conference Leg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 23: Seattle at LA Galaxy, 2 p.m. Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 30: LA Galaxy at Seattle, 6 p.m. MLS CUP Sunday, Dec. 7: New England-New York winner at LA Galaxy-Seattle winner, 12 p.m.

TENNIS ATP World Tour Finals Tuesday At 02 Arena London Purse: $6.5 million (Tour Final) Surface: Hard-Indoor Round Robin Singles Group B Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Kei Nishikori (4), Japan, 6-3, 6-2; Andy Murray (5), Britain, def. Milos Raonic (7), Canada, 6-3, 7-5. Group B Standings: Federer 2-0 (4-0), Nishikori 1-1 (2-2), Murray 1-1 (2-2), Raonic 0-2 (0-4). Doubles Group B Julien Benneteau and Edouard RogerVasselin (4), France, def. Daniel Nestor, Canada, and Nenad Zimonjic (2), Serbia, 6-4, 5-7, 10-44 Ivan Dodig, Croatia, and Marcelo Melo (7), Brazil, def. Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez (6), Spain,

7-6 (5), 7-6 (12).

Group B Standings: Dodig-Melo

2-0 (4-0), Granollers-Lopez 1-1 (2-2), Benneteau-Roger-Vasselin 1-1 (2-3), Nestor-Zimonjic 0-2 (1-4). Monday Singles Group A Stan Wawrinka (3), Switzerland, def. Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, 6-1, 6-1; Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Marin Cilic (8), Croatia, 6-1, 6-1. Standings: Djokovic 1-0 (2-0), Wawrinka 1-0 (2-0), Berdych 0-1 (0-2), Cilic 0-1 (0-2). Doubles Group A Alexander Peya, Austria, and Bruno Soares (3), Brazil, def. Jean-Julien Rojer, Netherlands, and Horia Tecau (5), Romania, 6-3, 3-6, 12-10; Lukasz Kubot, Poland, and Robert Lindstedt (8), Sweden, def. Bob and Mike Bryan (1), United States, 7-6 (3), 6-3 Standings: Kubot-Lindstedt 1-0 (2-0), Peya-Soares 1-0 (2-1), Rojer-Tecau 0-1 (1-2), Bryan-Bryan 0-1 (0-2).

WTA 2014 final rankings Singles 1. Serena Williams, United States, 8485 2. Maria Sharapova, Russia, 7050 3. Simona Halep, Romania, 6292 4. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, 5966 5. Ana Ivanovic, Serbia, 4820 6. Agnieszka Radwanska, Poland, 4810 7. Eugenie Bouchard, Canada,4715 8. Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, 4625 9. Angelique Kerber, Germany, 3480 10. Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia, 3052 11. Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, 2970 12. Flavia Pennetta, Italy, 2861 13. Andrea Petkovic, Germany, 2780 14. Sara Errani, Italy, 2775 15. Jelena Jankovic, Serbia, 2675 16. Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, 2615 17. Carla Suarez

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all Of their running tOgether, Said training with one another has made a major difference in their respective evolutions as runners. '%e were always telling each other What We Can do, and hOW We Can do it

at the next race, setting the bar high," JonaSSOnSaid.'%e knOW that neither Df uS Can Win eVery WOrkOut, and that

reallyhelpsusgetbetter." Keniry and JonaSSOnCO nSider eaCh Other to be both C1OSe friendS and fierCe rivals. 'Todd iS One Df my beSt friendS and One Dfmy biggeSt riValS,SD IneVer Want to 1OSe to him," JonaSSOn Said.

While Keniry and JonaSSOnWill graduate in the spring, the Tigers will return fiVe runnerS &Om the 2014 Squad Who took Part in the State meet, inCluding Keegan Dutto, TOny Clay, Spencer Perry, Braden Crews and Nolan Clements. "I think the team will still be pretty gOOd," JonaSSOnSaid.'%e definitely need a COuPle mOre guyS On the team in the future and need Some gOOd leadership." With their week-long break from running nDW OVer, JonaSSDn and Ke-

niry nDW turn their attentiOn to their final high school track season. The boys track and field team will look to imPrOVe On itS third-PlaCe finiSh at the GOL District Championship and 19th-place finish at the 4A state meet in last May in Eugene. La Grandehead COaCh Julie BodfiSh Said She iS eCStatiC to haVe the pair back.

"I Bm abSOlutely thrilled to haVe them baCk," BodfiSh Said.'You Can't ind anyone that works harderthan f them. Elliott and TOdd are both SD dedicated, and are both fantasti c as runners and people." While bOth runnerS are Still trying to figure Dut Where they Will attend College, both Said they Want to run at the collegiate level. Keniry and JonaSSOnSaid that the diSaPPOintment Df juSt miSSing Dut Dn the 2013 4A State CrOSS COuntry

meet fueled them and the entire team to PuSh themSelVeS to their limits this past cross country season. They Said that While they Were both Very haPPy to See the team finiSh fifth at State, both Were diSaPPOinted to miSS Dut On finiShing inSide the tOP 10 While alSO falling ShOrt Df making the Nike BorderClaSh meet NOV. 23 in BeaVerton, Pitting the tOP 40 runnerS in OregOn againSt the tOP 40 runners in Washington. '%e Were diSaPPOinted to not finiSh in the tOP 10," JonaSSOnSaid.'The disappointment is what motivates us to get better in the future." Keniry also said he will be very hungry to train hard in the Winter to prepare for track season. "I knOW FmgOing to See alot Df familiar runnerS," Keniry Said."I Want to make Sure I imPrOVemOrethan they do." Contact Eric Avissar at 541-9103161,or email him at eavissar@ lagrandeObSert/ercOm. FOIIOW him On

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EUGENE — A pollster has told Lane County commissioners to put a vehicle fee to a vote, expecting it to pass. Gary Manross of Strategy Research Institute told the boardlastweek that polling found a majority of voters

SPOKANE, Wash.Labor woes at major West Coast sea ports have slowed the export of a record crop of Washington apples and endangered big Christmas season shipments of the fiuit to CentralAmerican nations. Delays have also hit shipments of autos, smartphones and numerous other products as longshoremen and shippers try to hammer out a new contract involving work at 29 West Coast ports. The slowdown comes at a

would approve a $35 fee to help pay for road and bridge maintenance. The Register-Guard re-

ports thecounty paid $25,000 for the polling work by the Fullerton, California, firm. Commissioners are deciding whether to put the issue on the ballot in May. The localfeewould betacked on to Oregon's $43 annual registrat ion fee. The fee would raise about $11 million a year, which would be split between Lane county and cities in the county.

Apple Commission. The bigges timporters ofWashington apples are Mexico and Canada, which don't1iequue ocean shipping. But exports are sentby ship to some 60 other countries, induding manywhere the fiuitis a traditional part of the Christmas season, Lyons said. "In some markets, like Central America, 50 percent of our shipments occur before Christmas," Lyons said."Once you miss that Christmas window, it's very difficult to catch up again." Apples would have to leave

criti caltime ofyear,asother shipments ofholiday goods arrive from Asia and await distribution across the U.S. Washington grows the most apples in the nation and this year produced a huge crop of about 155 million, 40-pound boxes — 35 percent more than usual. ''Withthe record apple crop we are having this year, the need to move Washington apples outside of the United States is even greater," said Rebecca Lyons, international marketing director for the Washington

port by the end of November to reach Central American countries, clear customs and get to stores in time for the holiday, she said. The timetable has been complicated as the Pacific Maritime Association, which represents shipping lines, has accused the International Longshore and Warehouse Union of deliberately slowing work to gain bargaining leverage. The association complained last week that the union isn't dispatching enough workersatthegiantportsofLos

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Baum Smithannounces hiring of new associate attorney Sadie A. Kennedy has joined the law firm of Baum Smith, LLC as a new associate attorney. Kennedy is a 2007 graduate ofEastern Oregon University and the 2010 graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law. Prior to joining Baum Smith, Kennedy established a practice in Wallowa County and intends to continue serving new and existing Wallowa County clients, as well as accepting new clients. Kennedy's practice includes estate planning, probate, family law, commercial transactions and litigation. After graduation from law school, Kennedy served as a law clerk at the Lane County Circuit Court and later moved back to Eastern Oregon and began practicing law in Enterprise.

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prise, La Grande and Baker City markets. Ketscher has 20 years of banking experience with an emphasis on agricultural lending, most recently as a senior vice president and S paur regional credit administrator for Community Bank in Joseph. He earneda bachelor'sdegreein agricultural and resource economics from Oregon State University and is active in the Wallowa County Stockgrowers Association. Spaurpreviouslyworked for Community Bank as an assistant vice president and commercial loan officer based in Joseph, w here she was responsiblefordeveloping commercial and agricultural banking relationships. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Eastern Oregon University. Spaur is active in the community as secretary of the Joseph Chamber of Commerce and a member of the scholarship committee of the Wallowa County Stockgrowers Association.

Looking for a job? You'll see more online job ads this fall Oregon employers advertised slightly more jobs online in October than they did in September,according to a reportout Wednesday. In its monthly update on labor demand, The Conference Board said the volume of Oregon-based job adsrose 1.7 percent last month, to 72,100. The postings are slowly trending up nationwide, suggesting the labor market will remain strong as 2014 comes toan end,according tothereport. Job ads increased in three out of every five states and nationally overall. Utah, Massachusetts and South Carolina saw the biggest drops in online help-wanted ads. The report does not track job openings posted elsewhere, such as newspapers or bulletin boards. Taken together, the online job ads can signal future hiring trends and indicate whether employers plan to expand. Some plans may never come to fruition and certain job openings may ultimately go unfilled, but the postings are watched closely as anindicator,regardless. Demand for the jobs that are posted remains high. There were twice as many unemployed Oregonians as online job openings last month. — From staff reports

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

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It'ssafeto say thatwe've never seen smarter shoppers or more preparedretailerstw o months before Christmas. Everyone has their tools, and they know how to use them. Companies are acknowledging lastyear'sproblems:Wal-Mart said all its checkout lanes will be open during peak days and times. UPS has hired more drivers. Amazon.com has built more fulfillment centers. And data breach prevention antennae are up all over, notjustatTarget. Shopping on Thanksgiving Day is no longer a shock and already a tradition in many families. And forecasterssay it'snotlikely that SeeSignals / Page 2B

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n thefallof1987 Iwas called into my boss's office and terminated. The meeting was short and professional. The company no longer had need of my services. For the first time since I started working when I was 14 I was out of work for a reason not of my own choosing. The company that had hired me in October 1986 had been in financial difFiculties for almost a year. Right after the New Year's 1987, the first layofFtook place. A second layofF was in March, the third took place in late June. One of the people m the third layofFhad just relocated her family from the Northeast and had only been on the job for five days before she was called in and told her position was eliminated. It was a long, hot summer. During the layofF announcements, optimistic statements were made by company leadership that implied that there was a turnaround plan and that it was being executed. This led everyone who remained after each layofF thinking that the situation was improving. As time went by, hope fora stablefuturedropped, then disappeared altogether. Everyone who remained knew it was only a matter of time until they become unemployed. Some left before the axe fell. In hindsight, it was clear that the leaderslnp of the company failed all stakeholders: employees, customers, vendors and business partners. There was no plan exceptforsurvivaland even that was in doubt as the months went by. Just after I walked out the door for the final time, the company fi led forbankruptcy protection. I have written before about the need for companies to be more transparent with employees when things are tough. It does not matter"how things are not working out" is defined; it could be the SeeKeller / Page 2B

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IIelSingveteransget ackontheir feet By Cherise Kaechele WesCom News Sen/ice

While it is nothing new, the Department of Labor is going full throttle on helping service members fresh out of the military get back on their feet in the civilian world. Brian Cole, who works at La Grande's Worksource Oregon, helpsveterans getjob ready. "Recently, there's been downsizing in the military," Cole said. 'The service members are sent home with, oftentimes, no real plans on where they're going to live or where theyll work." Colereceives a listofthose service members coming back home to Union County, and hell work with them to get a job, but also

to inform them of the resources available to those who have served in the military. Cole said there's a priority list of service members who don't necessaril y getpreferentialtreatment, but statistically, certain groups fall into categories that need more assistance in finding a job than others. Cole will pay special attention to them. "They self-identify if they're disabled," Cole said. While it is not always a disability, there are certain things that make a military member get more assistance from Cole. By them selfidentifying theproblem areas they believe they have, he is able to better understand the kind of help theyll need in getting a job

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and keeping the position. What may be even more important than finding them a job, is finding them housing, he said. Many of the service members live with parents or a friend when they return. Most wouldn't selfidentify themselves as homeless, but Cole said the goal is to get them self-sustaining and living on their own. While he cannot help them with that, he refers them to those who can. Another resource Cole can help them with is health benefits. Byron Whipple works at the Center for Human Developmentin La Grande and will help those veterans figure out what they can get for health care, which is dependent upon their income level.

Whipple said someone who has served a minimum of 24 months in the military with an honorable discharge is eligible for health insurance. The veterans are rated on a 1 through 8 priority scale based on whether they're disabled, what war they served in or whether they're most likely tojustneed basichealth care. Whipple will also factor in their income and see whether they are eligible for 6ee prescriptions and travel to VA clinics. "Our veteran community takes careoftheveterans,"Whipple said. Typically, the local clinic doesnothave problems assisting the veterans who need basic medical care. However, those who SeeVeterans / Page 2B

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and the Internet Association, which represents Google Inc., The FCC is currently considering new rules on lntemet service Los Angeles Times Amazon.com Inc., Facebook providers that will detennine whether they can charge mntent WASHINGTON — The Inc. and Netflix Inc., cheered providers for faster lntemet speeds. first battle line drawn his move. Net IIelItrIIllfty ''We agree with President between President Barack Barack Obama: Consumers Obama and a resurgent Reshould pick winners and publican Party is not, it turns losers on the Internet, not out, over immigration. Instead,thetwo sides broadband gatekeepers,"Netflix said on its Facebook page. started out fighting over the future of the Internet. In declar ing hissupportfor the mostpolarizing proposal Obama called on the Federal Communications in the debate — changing the Commission to create"the way the law treats broadband strongestpossiblerules"to providersso they would face force broadband providers stricter utility-like regulation All legal content on Some cointent is faster — Obama thumbed his nose to treatallInternet data the the internet is or slower -a process at the fortified Republican same, whether from giant accessible and no called "thI'ottling" — or media corporations, tiny majorities in Congress. COntent IS plr"Ovllded at blocked based on fees Republicans accused Obama start-ups or consumers. faster or slower paid by content He moved the once-esoteric of unduly trying to influence irnet speeds than the rest. providers to lnte the independent FCC and proissue of network neutrality se irvlce providers. SoUree: lll@lla Houss, FCC frontand center asa crucial posing a heavy-handed regulaGrsphla: hrr, 'Nbuim NswsSewke tory approach that would stifle policy issue that demands national attention. from competitorsorthose innovation and the growth of get to access. There are no "An open Internet is that lack negotiating clout. toll roads on the informathe Internet. And they signaled tion superhighway," he said. that they would fight by linkessential to the American Obama went into exten"Abandoning these principles ingitto some recentexamples economy and, increasingly, to sive detail about what he ofWashington's bureaucratic our very way oflife," Obama wanted the FCC to do to would threaten to end the said Monday in a two-page keep online content flowing Internet as we know it." problems. "'Net Neutrality'is without interference from statement. Obama's call for tough "By lowering the cost of the broadband companies regulations on both land-line Obamacare for the Interlaunching a new idea, igniting that deliver it. He called for and wireless networks is opnet; the Internet should new political movements and "bright lines" to keep netposed by one of Washington's notoperate atthe speed of bringing communities closer works neutral: no blocking of m ost powerful and effective government," tweeted Sen. lobbies — the telecommunica- Ted Cruz, R-Texas. House together, it has been one of the legal services, no slowing of Speaker John A. Boehner, most significant democratizdataspeedsforcertain users, tions industry — and its Reing influences the world has no paid priority treatment R-Ohio, and incoming Senate publican allies. It also comes ever known," he said. and increased transparency. barely a week after his fellow Majority Leader Mitch Mc"Ever since the Internet Without new regulations, Democrats suffered major Connell, R-Ky., both criticized midterm election losses. Obama's move. supporters said, a broadband was created, it's been organized around basic principles Still, Obama seized on an Majorcable companies provider such as Verizon Communications Inc. or Time ofopenness,fairnessandfree- issue that helped energize his also warned the FCC not to Warner Cable Inc. could alter dom," Obama said in a video 2008 presidential campaign heed Obama's call by taking on the White House website. and resonates with demoral- steps that would harm the the quality of Internet deliv"There are no gatekeepizedliberals.Consumer advo- Internet ecosystem and lead ery, favoring content that it cates, digital rights activists to legal challenges. owns and degrading content ers deciding which sites you

OSU professor helps develop Ebola drug CORVALLIS — As the Ebola crisis in Alrica continues and concern ramps up in the United States, a pharmaceutical company with a Corvallis connection is ready to respond with a limited amount of a potentially promising new drug. Sarepta Therapeutics can provide an anti-viral drug if more people in the U.S. becomeinfected,according to Patrick Iversen,a professorin the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University, adjunct professor in the CollegeofScience and former seniorvice president of the biotech company. There is enough of the drug now available for about 20 treatment courses, with the promise of enough to treat more than 250 additional patients within a few months, if the company receives the funding to complete the manufacturing of the remaining drug materials. However, to produce tens of thousands of doses of the drug, which slows down the Ebola virus in order for the body to eliminate it, it could take a year or more due to the time and staff it takes to acquire the raw materials and combine them into the drug. "Just finding enough facilities to synthesizethedrugis achallenge,"said Iversen, who is now a consultant with Sarepta."Our scale reduces the number

of options. And there's always the bottom line. It would take a significantinvestment, possibly in the hundreds of millions of dollars, to manufactIne drugs at the scale and rate they're needed." Iversen Iver s en, who led the team that came up with the treatment, has 200 medical patents and cametoCorvallis18yearsagoto work with James Summerton, who was an OSU professor in the biochemistry and biophysics department from 1978 to 1980. When Summerton left to start biotech company AntiVirals, he askedIversen to lead itspharmacology research. AntiVirals later became AVI BioPharma, changing its name again in 2012 to Sarepta Therapeutics. The company has completed Phase 1 ofthethree-phase processfor approval of the drug — known as AVI-7537 — by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In Phase 1, healthy human volunteers took thedrug atdosesexpected to be therapeutic and experienced no ill effects.In addition,thedrugwas tested in multiple studies involving infected monkeys. All subjects in the control groupdied,but60 to80 percent ofthose in the treatment groups survived. By the very nature ofEbola,drug

development must be accomplished through the FDA animal rule, which requires efficacy established in a wellcharacterized animal model and safety in healthy humans. But because of the outbreak, Sarepta expects emergency approval from the FDA to use it if more people in the U.S. become infected. The classic approach to fighting viral infections is to inhibit the function of viral enzymes and other proteins produced by infected cells. Sarepta uses its proprietary RNA-based, gene-blocking agents to target specific genes, which is more efficient and much quicker. "By knowing the gene sequence," Iversen said,"it can be targeted to find a therapeutic approach to a specifi cdisease." Since Ebola only has seven genes, he targeted those and found VP24, the gene that makes the protein that blocks the host's immune response, to be the most effective gene to inhibit. "That response is the thing that makes antibodies that attack the virus," said Iversen, who published a peerreviewed paper on the success of Phase 1 in the November issue of the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy."The reason the virus is so successful is that it goes faster than the immune system, which doesn't have the chance to catch up."

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However, Cole said there are businesses looking for people who have served in the military. ''We have a lot ofbusinesseslooking forveterans," he said."The skill sets they possess — like leadership — they can be better than a civilian on their worst day."

Continued from Page 1B need speci alty doctorshave totraveloutoftown — possibly to Portland, Idaho or Washington, to get care. 'That's the bad thing," Whipple said."That's what we're trying to change." Legislation aims to help the VA expand health care access to more veterans. A new act in legislation is allowing veterans who are beyond 40 miles from the nearest VA clinic to go to the local regular clinic while still using their VA benefits. It's through programs like this that Whipple and Cole are making a difference to the military members. Coleand Whipple work together, with a few other people in the local area, to assist veterans where and when they need it, Cole said.

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Continued ~om Page 1B financial health of the company, that the position is no longer needed, or the person does not have the skills, abilities or capabilities to handle the requirements of the job currently or in the future. I am not saying share the numbers, either. Keeping financial information confidential is something that just about every owner I know is absolutely paranoid about. WhatI am sayingis that if things are not working out, and a turnaround is notgoing to takeplace, for whatever reason, the employees who will be impacted should be told so that they can make other plans. If I had been told in January 1987 that things were not looking so good at my new employer, I would haverespectedthe factthat they had the honesty to sit m e down and explain the situation so that we could work out a mutually developed decision. Letting people go is

$377 on gifts. The selectionist household has more disposable income and will

spend $987 this year. easily the hardest decision someone in a position of leadership makes. Because of this, many drag out this decision-making far too long. Gen. George C. Marshall had a very simple philosophy for his direct subordinates to follow: "Don't fight theproblem. Decide it." When I walked out of that company for the last time that November morning I was not angry; I was relieved. I was disappointed because the career opportunity I had relocated for did not work long term. But my larger disappointment was that the leadership was not honest or transparent with me or the hundreds of other employees and their families impacted by their mismanagement. The failure to let people know the facts about the condition of the business and can(hd (hscussions couldhave saved a lotof fear, uncertainty and heartache so thatpeople could have moved along with the next chapter of their lives without undue pain and suffering.

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110 - Self-Help Group Meetings AL-ANON MEETING Are you troubled by someone else's dnnking? Al-anon can help. ENTERPRISE Safe Harbors conference room 401 NE 1st St, Suite B PH: 541-426-4004 Monday 10am — 11am

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First Lutheran Church FREE KID'S CLUB F RIDAYS 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. 1st-6th grades 1734 3rd St. Use Valley St. entrance under Kid's Club sign

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210 - Help WantedBaker Co. WANTED: CDLw/tanker endorsement. 541-403-0494

220 - Help Wanted Union Co. BUSY GOVERNMENT office in L a G rande, O R ha s i m m e d i at e opening for a temporary office p o s ition. Duties include general

Corner of 4th & 0, LOCAL RETAIL agriculChurch with the red tural company, looking door. Sat. Nov. for people to deliver to & service local cus22nd gam-2pm. Cinnamon rolls at 9 am, tomers. A class A CDL Our famous "Homeor able to acquire one within 30 days. Intermade Soup & Pie" lunch starts at 11am!!! e sted app l i c a n t s , please apply at Baker City Employment Of160 - Lost & Found

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fice 312 Hillcrest Place Sat., 11/15 • 8am -4pm FOUND: F, Small older BAKER SCHOOL DISEverything goes! long hair Border Collie NARCOTICS TRICT 5J is currently f er Is l ey at Duncan five, furniture, New Frontage Road. ANONYMOUS: accepting applications 541-963-4178, or Jenkitchen, bedroom, bath, AL-ANON Best Friends of Monday, Thursday, & for the superintendent basement. Oneday only. Call nifer.isley©or.usda.go Concerned about Baker 541-519-7387. Fnday at8pm. Episcopal of Baker School DisDon't miss it!! v, or 1 901 A dams someone else's Church 2177 First St., t rict 5J. F o ra c o m Ave., S u i t e 5, La drinking? Lost in Durkee: German Baker City. plete application go to Grande, O R . T he Sat., 9 a.m. Shorthair Pointer. Brown our w e b pa g e at d eadline to a p ply i s Northeast OR /white male. Please call www.baker.k12.or.us November 14, 2014 at NARCOTICS Compassion Center, 503-551-9011 or contact the employ4 :30 pm. F S A i s a n ANONYMOUS TAICE US ON YOUR 1250 Hughes Ln. ment division . Yo u HELP Equal Opportunity EmPHONE! Baker City LOST: M, may aIs o c a II ployer. LINE-1-800-766-3724 LEAVE YOUR PAPER (541)523-3431 Black Lab 541-524-2261 or email Meetings: AT HOME w/brown nnemec©baker.k12.or. AL-ANON-HELP FOR 8:OOPM:Sunday, M oncollar near us families & fnends of al- day, Tuesday, WednesLA GRANDE law firm FULL editions of landfill in c oho l i c s . U n i on day, Thursday, Fnday seeks an experienced E' The Baker City Baker. BAKER COUNTY Noon: Thursday legal assistant or paraCounty. 568 — 4856 or Very Fnendly! Please call PLANNER Herald 6:OOPM: Monday,Tues963-5772 legaI for full-time posi541-519-3567 are now available day, Wednesday, Thurstion. Baker County is acceptAL-ANON. At t i tude o f online. day (Women's) See: ing applications for the www.larvik-schaeffer.com Gratitude. W e d n e s7:OOPM: Saturday positio n of Bak er MISSING YOUR PET? days, 12:15 — 1:30pm. 3 EASY STEPS Count y Pla n ne r for details. Check the Faith Lutheran Church. Rear Basement EnBaker City Animal Clinic through Fnday, 1. Register your 1 2th & G e keler, La trance at 1501 0 Ave. 541-523-3611 D ecember 5 , 2 0 1 4 . NEW DAY Enterprises account before you Grande. This is a full-time posileave has an opening for a PLEASE CHECK tion with a b e ginning ALCOHOLICS 2 . Call to s t o p y o u r Registered Nurse in a ANONYMOUS Blue Mountain salary of $3,087 per pnnt paper residential program for NEED TO TALK to an Humane Association can help! month plus excellent 3. Log in wherever you adults wit h d e velopAA member one on benefits . A pp l i c a nt 24 HOUR HOTLINE Facebook Page, are at and enloy mental disabilities. Exone? Call our if you have a lost or must have a Bache(541 ) 624-51 1 7 penence in residential 24 HOUR HOTLINE found pet. lor's degree in planwww oregonaadistnct29 com setting i s p r e f e rred. 541-624-5117 Serving Baker, Union, ning or a related field Candidates will need oi visit REWARD: Lost glass beand one year experiand Wallowa Counties to demonstrate t heir www.ore onaadistnct29 tween Fruitdale Lane ence in City, County or ability to train, organ.com BAKER COUNTY & Greenwood School. Regional planning or ize, plan, schedule, coCancer Support Group Call Now to Subscribe! 541-963-9674 satisfactory equivalent o rdinate, c o m m u n i Meets 3rd Thursday of combination of expen541-523-3673 cate, and work as part every month at OREGO N T O PS No. ence and training. For 180 - Personals o f a t e am. This is a St. Lukes/EOMA © 7 PM 599: Fri., weigh-in at additional information, s alaried position a p Contact: 541-523-4242 8:45 a.m., meeting at 145 - Yard, Garage p lease c o n t act t h e MEET SINGLES nght prox. 48 hrs per mo. 9 a.m. P r esbyterian Sales-Union Co. State Employment Denow! No paid operaFlexibility in schedule CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Church social hall, 4th partment a t 1575 is required. Must pass (For spouses w/spouses tors, Iust real people St. & Washington Ave. Dewey Avenue, Baker l ike y o u . Bro ws e history investiwho have long term Weight loss & mainteCity, OR . A l l a p p l i- cnminal gation, drug test and terminaI illnesses) greetings, ex change nance f o r men & c ant s w i l l be m essages and c o nhave a valid Oregon Meets 1st Monday of women. More info. is pre-screened. B aker n ect Iive. Try it f r e e. dnver's license. Applievery month at St. a vail. by c al li n g County is an equal opLukes/EOMA©11:30 AM CaII n ow : cations can be picked 541-523-703 6 o r ALL YARD SALE ADS portunity employer. 877-955-5505. (PNDC) up at 1502 Washing$5.00 Catered Lunch 541-523-5669. MUST BE PREPAID ton from 8:00 A.M. to Must RSVP for lunch 4:00 P.M., M-F. Re541-523-4242 PREGNANT? CONSIDYou can drop off your EATING TOO MUCH? s ume m us t a c c o mERING AD OPTION? payment at: DIETS DON'T WORK! NORTHEAST OREGON Call us first. Living expany application. Open The Observer Fn., 8:45 a.m. CLASSIFIEDS of fers until filled. p enses , h ous i n g , 1406 5th St. Presbyterian Church Self Help & Support medical, and c o ntinLa Grande 1995 Fourth St. G roup An n o u n c e u ed s u pport a f t e r (use alley entrance) ments at n o c h arge. wards. Choose adopOR Call: 541-523-5128 Add BOLDING For Baker City call: t ive fa mily o f y o u r www.oa.org/podcast/ or a BORDER! J uli e — 541-523-3673 c h o i c e. C a I I 24/7. 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Baker City, Open ployer (domestic help can get your ad to 7:30 am-3:00pm, Sun. excepted) or employNonsmoking stand out like this! Nov 16th, 10:00amWheel Chair Accessible ment agency to print 3:00pm. Antique Furni- JOIN OUR TEAM! or circulate or cause to ture, Vintage books, be pnnted or circulated QMHP Counselor linens, Singer Feather any statement, adverfor Middle School in w eight s e w i n g m a tisement o r p u b l icaBaker City chine, household, lawn t ion, o r t o u s e a n y P/T 20 hr/wk. mower, Bisque doll, form of application for Start immediately vint. toys, v i nt. clothemployment o r to ing & fabnc, cactus. m ake any i n q uiry i n Office Specialist c onnection w it h p r oF/T, M-F, 8am -5pm. at 2701 spective employment Multi-tasking and Bearco Loop. 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EVERY WEDNESDAY Bible Study; 10:30 AM Public Bingo; 1:30 PM ( .25 cents per card) EVERY MORNING (M onday —nday) F Exercise Class;

9:30AM (FREE) TRAP CLUB: Thurs., 7 p.m. T r a p Cl ub Grounds, Imnaha Rd., west of Baker City. For info, ca I I Ed at 541-523-6077.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3048 MONTHLY MEETING 2nd Thurs. of the month. Post & Auxiliary meet at 6:30 p.m.

VFW Hall, 2005 Valley Ave., Baker 541-523-4988

110 - Self-Help Group Meetings AA MEETING LIST WALLOWA COUNTY ENTERPRISE 113 1/2 E Main St. PH: 541-398-1327

Baker County's breastfeeding support group. Meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 11 a.m. —Noon St. Luke's EOMA, 3950 17th St. 541-523-3681

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110 - Self-Help Group Meetings NARACOTICS ANONYMOUS

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AA MEETING: Survior Group. Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 12:05 pm-1:05 pm. Presbytenan Church, 1995 4th St. (4th & Court Sts.) Baker City. Open, No smoking.

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Plenty view that will enable you to evolve with the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)-- Don't let be what others hadhoped for. centrally located n o smoking, w/ y a rd of parking available. multifamily housing c a re $ 90 0/ m o . times and make the best of even the most another get in your way. Anyone who claims LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You may CIMMARON MANOR References, 1st, last + properties. 541-805-5629. unfavorable situations. You are able to see that his or her business is more important encountersome strange reactions when you ICingsview Apts. c leaning dep . 1 9 0 5 clearly even when you are not in your com- than yours is suspect. do something unexpected. You may want to 2 bd, 1 ba. Call Century 2 nd St, B a ker C i ty . 750 - Houses For 1, 2 8r 3 bedroom fort zone. 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(541)963-3785 Building, 1215 Washtain your careful balance atop that fence. sive approach may not yield the results you LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) - You're trying pets. $375 mo, $300 Includes W/S/G TTY: 1(800)735-2900 i ngton A v e ac r o s s dep. 541-910-3696 RV spaces avail. Nice THURSDAY,NOVEMHER)3 are after. Focus ondoing the things that allow to cram too much into a limited amount of from post office. 1000 quiet downtown location SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Your pres- you to relax and let go. time. This is a good day to let go of certain plus s.f. great location CLOSE T O EO U, 1 541-523-2777 encemay be required in two placesatonce. TAURUS (Apru 20-May 20) -- You expectations and do what is comfortable. $800 per month with 5 b drm, w/s/g pd, n o smoking/nopets, $425 While impossible in fact, you can arrange it mustn't be allowed to run rampant. Whether 2 PLUS BDRM W/ base- year lease option. All fEDIIQRS F dl a q u pl »« t n Ry P a « « C utilities included and month, $400 deposit. ment 7!t garage at 2555 in appearance andget things done! it is your own self-control or another's clear SENIOR AND COPYRIGHT2tll4 UNITED FEATURESYNDICATE,INC parking in. A v ailable 541-91 0-3696. Grove: $660/mo. 1st, DISABLED HOUSING SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —You restrictions, limits prove valuable. DISIRIBUIED BYUNIVERSALUCLICKFORUFS n ow , pl eas e lllOWd tSt K » Q t y M Oall0a Mtl25567l4 last 7!t $500/dep. HUD Clover Glen CLOSE TO EOU, Lg 3 call 541-786-1133 for a ccepted. Call B o b, Apartments, more information and bdrm, a l l u t i l i t i e s 2212 Cove Avenue, 541-523- 4 5 7 5 or paid. No smoking, no viewing. 541-51 9-571 6. La Grande pets. $900 mo, $850 Clean 7!t well appointed 1 3 BDRM, 1bath. Gas NORTHEAST dep. 541-910-3696. 7!t 2 bedroom units in a heat 7!t fireplace. Carport, PROPERTY quiet location. Housing CLOSE TO park 7!t pool, storage, fenced yard. MANAGEMENT for those of 62 years 2 bd, no smoking, no 541-910-0354 o r older, as w ell a s $750/m o. 541-51 9-6654 pets, $450/mo, $400 40 Be gracious ACROSS t hose d i s a b le d or NEWLY REMODELED dep. 541-910-3696. 42 Pro votes h andicapped of a n y 3 PLUS bdrm, 2 b a th Commercial Rentals 43 Solar Answer to Previous Puzzle COMFY B A SEMENT age. Rent based on in1 Immerse W/S/G paid. $825/mo 1200 plus sq. ft. professional office space. 4 apt., $395/mo. 1 bdrm, come. HUD vouchers 5 — Beta Kappa phenomena Call 541-523-5665 or offices, reception f urnished , u t il i t i e s I CE M O VE P U F F accepted. Please call 541-51 9-4607 46 Fix, as a 8 Free ticket area, Ig. conference/ 541-963-0906 paid, partial k itchen, boxing match 12 Corn Belt state HA T E P C O R E O break area, handicap TDD 1-800-735-2900 SUNFIRE REAL Estate close to downtown 7!t 13 Prez after 48 German import access. Pnce negotiaO N E R U M R U N N E R LLC. has Houses, Ducollege. No pets/smok49 Not Jimmy ble per length of plexes 7!t Apartments ing. 541-963-6796. This institute is an equal PE R I L S U P C off-the-rack 14 Bogus butter lease. for rent. Call Cheryl opportuni ty provider 15 Sundae 54 Rounded N A E P E K E S DOWNT OW N STUDIO, Guzman fo r l i s t ings, toppers handle incl. heat 7!t Dish Net. 541-523-7727. AS A N R CE N A P h ardwoo d f lo o r s . 17 Billionth, in 55 Building SO L S O NA R E R A 780 - Storage Units TAKING APPLICATIONS: $395mo 541-569-5189 combos extension 1 7!t 2-bdrm. units: SA L I C KY P E L T 56 Label 18 Fortify FAMILY HOUSING UNION COUNTY Partially furnished. No .12 X 20 storage with roll 57 Facilitate 19 Good-looker T R Y S T S I S Senior Living pets. We check referup door, $70 mth, $60 58 Tierra 21 Tidy Pinehurst Apartments T A B A T E O U T ences. 541-523-2922 deposit 541-910-3696 — Fuego 24 Vast 1502 21st St. Mallard Heights M E M O R A ND A C R O 59 Like cotton 752 Houses for assortment La Grande 870 N 15th Ave candy LA I R N EA R K L M 26 Earth pigment Elgin, OR 97827 Rent Union Co. A ttractive one and tw o 28 Yada yada ... BU L K D OM E S S E 2BD, $600. bedroom units. Rent Now accepting applica29 Harry Potter's DOWN 541-963-41 25 • 8 J t t-t2-14 © 2 0 14 UFS, Dist. by Univ. Uclick for UF 9 based on income. Intions f o r fed e r a l ly messenger come restrictions apf unded h o using f o r 2BD, SHED, shop, car32 Apron front 1 Incite Rover ply. Now accepting apt hos e t hat a re 2 "— -la-la!" port, $675/mo. 33 South Bend 6 Ground 11 Lifeguard's plications. Call Lone at sixty-two years of age 3bd, 2ba, $875/mo. e Security R.nced team 3 Overcome with breaker beat (541 ) 963-9292. or older, and h andi541-963-9226 35 College maj. wonder e Coded Entry 7 Some ads 16 Kind of capped or disabled of 4 Self-defense 36 Mexican Mrs. 8 — Island, N.Y. crossing This institute is an equal any age. 1 and 2 bed- 3 BDRM, 2 bath in LG. 2 e Lighted for your protection art 37 Gear tooth 9 Norse king 20 Pleasure craft car garage, large yard, opportunity provider. room units w it h r e nt 5 — donna 38 Dweeb $ 1000 pe r m o , n o e 4 different size units 10 Bill of fare 21 Worn-down TDD 1-800-735-2900 b ased o n i nco m e pets. 541-963-4174. e Lots of RV storage pencils when available. •

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1975 2bd, 1ba singlewide MH for sale. Vin yl windows, n ew er roof, and more! Selling

$359,000 THE OBJECT OF YOUR HOME BUYING DESIRE IS for $2500. MUST BE NOW AVAILABLE. M OVED out of p a r k One of a kind custom using licensedhnsured built home makes this m over . C al l 541-910-5059 for deone of La Grande's tails. most desirable homes. Nice views of Mt. Emily 855 - Lots & Propand Mt. Fanny from the large windows in the erty Union Co. vaulted ceiling great 81X113, 1818 Z Ave, LG. room. Custom kitchen Utilities available, with gorgeous oak cabi$36k. 541-963-2668 nets and a sitting bar,

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adjoining dining area. Tiled entry, family room, 4 beds and 3 baths are all part of this beautiful home.

2.89 COUNTRY ACRES w/ 2001 Manufactured 3 bdrm Home $69,000 w / $ 1 5,000. d o w n . 541-519-9846 Durkee

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Writing thank-you notes gets easier using the right advice DEAR ABBY: ~e issue of thank-you notes comesup ofteninyourcolumn.MayIsharehow I learned to write them? ~en Iwasyoung, my mother asked me one day why I was so resistant. I saidIhatedaddressingthem and Ineverknew what to say! It was overwhelming to me. Mothertaught me some phrasessuch as,"I appreci ateyourthoughtfulness,"andwaystoclose like, "I hope to seeyou again soon." Shegently

Trouble swallowing pills> You may doing it wrong

Becausecomposition of letters and notes is not always efectively taught in the schools, my booklet can provide a helpful tutorial, and is particularly valuable for parents as way a to teach their children how to write using proper etiquette.

By Karen Kaplan

four shapes of capsules and tablets, including round, oval If you have trouble swaland oblong. Each came in four lowing pills, it's not your sizes, for atotalof16 placebos. fault. You've just been doing Nextcame the 151volunit wrong. And now a group of teers. These men andwomen German experts is ready to ~ in agefiumto18 85,and slightlymtle than halfreporled show you a better way. Two ways, in fact. some diflicultytakingpills. The first is the"pop-bottle The researchers asked the method," and it makes tablets volunteersto close theireyes go down with ease. The and do their best to swallow second is the"lean-forward each of the 16 test pills with technique,"which sends 20 milliliters of water. All capsules straight down the capsulesand tabletswere throat. Both have been rigorratedfortheir ease iordifously tested by 151 volunteers ficultyl of swallowing, using an eight-point scale. For each who swallowed numerous dummy pills for the sake of volunteer, the "large" and "very large" sizes of the pill science. And now they are being shared with the world shapes that caused the most via their publication in the troublewere used forthe rest Annals of Family Medicine. of the experiment. Before we proceed, a little In mostcases,tabletswere background. The researchers the biggest problem. The so— all members of the Delution offered by the German partment of Clinical Pharma- expertswas the pop-bottle method. That involves putcology and Pharmacoepidemiology or the Department of ting a tablet on the tongue Pharmaceutical Technology and closing one's lips around and Biopharmaceutics at the the opening of a flexible University of Heidelbergplastic water bottle.Then it's were acutely aware that pills time to take a drink,"keeping pose a real problem for many contact between the bottle and your lips by pursing your patients. Among those who lips and using a sucking mohave trouble taking their medicine, about one-third tion," according to the Annals wind up gagging, choking, study. By swallowing both throwing up or blocking their water and pill right away, throats with their pills. there's no chance to think This is more than a distwice the medicine slides comfort for patients ithough right down the hatch. it surely is). It also causes It worked. About twothirds of those who said they patients toreducethedoseof their medications, or skip it had trouble swallowing tabletsreported improvement altogether. And studies show that these behaviors make pa- while using the pop-bottle tients'medical problems worse method, the study authors and more expensive to treat. found. Even among those So the researchers devised with no swallowing difftcul-

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~en I turned 18 shegavemean address book filled with the addressesof ourfamily and friends, beautiful new stationery and a book ofstamps. In case you're curious, my18th birthday gifts were all acknowledged with thank-you notesaddressedby me! I'm 22 now,and I havenever missed anote. — SARAH B., ANSONIA, CONN. DEAR SARAH B.: Thank you for your charming letter. Your mother wasnot only a good negotiator, she also taught you askill that will be valuable as you pow older. I print letters about this subject so often because of the number of complaints I receive about the failure to receive a thank-you note. When a gft ior check) isn't acknowledged, themessageit sends is that the item wasn't appreciated, which is insulting and hurtful.

DBRABBY: For thefirst time, I amhosting my nephew andhisfamily for TIMnksgiving. I abhor texting and any electronic amusements that deter

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nephew andhis family are so addicted to their electronics that they can't comfortably abide by your wishes.

Chief among the reasonspeople don't send thank-you notes is that they don't know what to

say and are afraid they'll say the wrong thing. That's why my booklet, "How to Write Letters," was written. It contains samples of thank-you letters for birthday gifts, shower gifts and wedding gifts, as well as those that arrive around holiday time. It also includes letters of conpatulations and ones regarding difficult topics — including letters of condol enceforthelossofaparent,spouseora child. It can be ordered by sending name, mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 iU.S. funds), to Dear Abby Letters Booklet, RO. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. iShipping and handling are included in the price.) Use it to tailor your own messages.With the holiday season approaching and peoplesendinggiftsandgreetings through the end of the year, this is the perfect time to reply with a handwritten letter, note or well-written email.

DBRABBY: I had weight-loss surgery three yearsago.Iam down 100poundsandfeelgreat. I'm new in the dating gameand wonder ifI'm supposedtodisclosethatIwaspreviously 100pounds ovetweight. Isit any oftheirbusiness, or do I not address thetopic? — LESS OF ME IN CAL/FORN!A DEAR LESS: I don't think your healthhistory needs to beannounced right from the "gt-go." As people date, get to know eachother, become comfortable andeventually intimate, more and more information is revealed. When it's appropriate to discuss it, you will know. Dear Abby is written byAbigail Van Buren, also known as JeannePhillips, and wasfounded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbbycom or RO. Box69440, Los Angeles, CA90069.

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ties, thepop-bottleapproach m ade things easierfor71 percent of volunteers taking largetabletsand 64 percent of those taking very large tablets. Capsules were less of a problem than tablets, but the German expertshad a trick for these pills too. In the lean-forward technique, you put a capsule on your tongue and take a sip of water but don't swallow it immediately. Instead, you"bend the head forward by tilting your chin slightly toward your chest." Then, keeping the head in this downward position, you swallow capsule and water together. It may sound counterintuitivetotiltyourhead forward rather than backward,butit worked even better than the pop-bottle method. Everyone who tried it with very large capsulesrated itan improvement over their previous swallowing method, as did 91 percent of people with no history of swallowing problems who used it on large capsulesand 82 percent oftheir counterparts who did report swallowing difftculties. Other evidence that these two swallowing methods were superior included higher rates of successful swallows on the first try; fewer reports of an "unpleasant feeling in the throat"; and fewercases ofpillsbeing lodged in the throat. Most tellingly,"85.6 percentofparticipants said they would adopt these methods in their daily routines," the German study authors wrote.

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DE-'lRABBY: My question is very simple, Abby. WAo determines right or wrong in your life, your opinions, your column? ~is will tell me all I need

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