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EOU's 10-vear plan unveiled to citv council • Strategic plan calls for new building that would house data center and technology-rich classrooms By Bill Rautenstrauch The Observer

The possible shape of the future at Eastern Oregon University was revealed for the La Grande City Council

recently, as an architectural consultant unveiled a strategic plan that calls for a new, high-tech learning center, a re-designed portal connecting the campus with downtown, a radical landscaping makeover, and more. Allison Wildman of SERA Architects met with the council in a work session June 18 at City Hall, showing off the plan that's been in the works since the fall of2011 and is nearing completion now. ''We have a pretty good

draft together but there are still a few details to be worked out," Wildman said of the document that provides strategic planning and a design framework for the university for the next 10 years. Wildman added she is satisfied the plan helps Eastern play to its strengths. "This location is so rich in so many ways. We felt that very strongly," she said. Wildman talked a little about the history of the university that opened in

1929 as the Eastern Oregon Normal School, and traced its development to the current time when it serves some 4,300 students, 53 percent of them participating in on-line, distance education. She said only modest growth in enrollment is projected over the next few years: six percent for on-campus students, and 11 percent for those in distance education. There likely will be only a slight increase of students living on-campus.

''We think there will be a need for maybe 50 additional beds," Wildman said. Wildman said the plan, developed with input from a steering committee, students and faculty, strives to create open spaces and honor the school's small-town ambiance. At the same time, it aims to meet Eastern's "core themes" of quality, access, engagement and a:ffordability, Though some of the older buildings would be renovated under the plan, Wildman

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said only one new building is proposed. That structure, the Eastern Learning Commons, would house the university's data center, equipment to support growth in distance education, and multipurpose, technology-rich classrooms. "You'd have the newest and latest and greatest in teclmology there," Wildman said. She said the Commons would also include a residential component to provide See Plan I Page 6A

Closure ofODOT's station at Flora raises concerns • Spokesman says acceptable level of maintenance will still be performed on Highway 3 By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

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Bryce Gage of Redmond scrapes off part of the giant Blaw-Knox 55-10 as it puts down the asphalt mix on Second Street Monday in La Grande. Gage and the rest ofthe crew works for the Redmond-based High Desert Aggregate and Paving. The grand opening of Second Street and Penn Avenue is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday at the base of the Second Street hill at Spring Street. The area has been under construction and closed over the past y ear as crews have corrected hillside slippage. The project included construction of a retaining wall, replacement of utilities, construction of curbs and sidewalks and new paving.The ceremony hosted by the City of La Grande will celebrate the re-opening ofthe street and show off improvements. For more information, call the City Manager's office, 541-962-1309, or La Grande Public Works, 541-962-1325.

Educator with 'special way of teaching' succumbs to heart attack By Dick Mason The Observer

Carole Smutz thought nothing ofhelping students payfees for things like their GED test, which can cost close to $150, and making other sacrifices tohelp them succeed.

La Grande High School has lost a teacher who had a gift for helping misdirected students find their way, an educator who transformed her classroom into a springboard for students facing daunting hurdles. Carole Smutz, 62, a teacher for the LHS alternative education program, died Friday at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise after suffering a heart attack. Smutz, worked in the La Grande School District four years, three at LHS and one at LMS. She earlier worked 12 years for the old Union-Baker Education Service District. "She had an ability to work and c01mect with students like nobody I have ever seen," said LHS Principal Andrea Waldrop. At LHS, Smutz worked in its GED Options program, helping students prepare

forGED tests. The GED is a high school equivalency certificate. Smutz often found herselfworking with students who struggled with school but later flourished. One reason for her success was an unwave1ing confidence in the potential of her students. "She believed that all students could accomplish anything they wanted to See Smutz I Page 6A

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RallY drivers cited for speeds in excess of 100 mph Four drivers participating in an organized road rally that originated in Las Vegas, Nev., were cited Tuesday morning in Eastern Oregon by Oregon State Police troopers and Grant ('A)unty Sheriff's Office for traveling at speeds up to 117 mph. According to OSP Master Sergeant Gordon Larson, OSP and Grant County Sheriff's Office were looking out for the vehicles participating in the "Bullrun Rally" after receiving citizen driving complaints and information from Idaho State Police and Nevada Highway Patrol. Tuesday morning, June 26, OSP troopers stopped and cited four See Speeding I Page SA

Drastic state budget cuts are forcing rural highway maintenance station closures all over the state including one 35 miles north of Enterprise. Mike Buchanan of '1t is going to Oregon Department be nasty. Snow ofTransportation said 5, which covHollow Hill can region ers much of Eastern be really bad Oregon, will see $1.8 to $2.5 million in cuts in even with chains the 2013-2015 biennium. as conditions Reductions in state gas turn from ice to taxes are forcing the department to cut 75 slush." - Delmar Stanley, million statewide. truck driver for Buchanan presented Fann Supply the proposal to conDistributors cerned Wallowa County residents Monday morning at the Hurricane Creek Grange outside of Joseph. He said Highway 3 is a low volume state road and has only 320 vehicles traveling on it each day. Buchanan said roads all over the state will receive lower levels of service because of the cuts, but would have an acceptable level of maintenance. Region 5 plans to close the Flora Station Nov. 1 and move the two maintenance workers who live there to Enterprise. He said fom shifts a week are already covered from the district office, 50 miles from the state line. Buchanan said the plan is to keep a sand pile and loader at the station for crews to access during snow storms. He said the biggest cost of running the remote station is equipment which includes two trucks, two loaders and a pickup. The second biggest cost is fuel to run a generator that powers the station a cost of$2,800 every two weeks. The department is looking at places to keep the loader near an electric power somce to run an engine block heater for the loader in winter and save on generator fuel costs. Long tenn, Buchanan said the state will probably See Flora I Page 6A

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Dear Sauuy Senior~ Are there any resources or programs that help seniors with the high cost of hearing aids? Can't Afford To Hear Dear Can't, It's unfortunate, but millions of Americans with hearing loss don't get hearing aids because they simply can't afford them. Hearing aids are expensive, typically costing between $1,000 and $3,500 per ear, and most insurance companies including traditional Medicare don't cover them. While there's no one simple solution to finding affordable hearing aids, there are a variety of options you can look into that can help. Check Insurance Your first step is to check with your health insurance provider to see if it provides any hearing aid coverage. If you're a Medicare beneficiary, you need to know that while original Medicare (Part A and B) and Medicare supplemental policies do not cover hearing aids, some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans do. If you have an Advantage plan, you'll need to check with your plan administrato1·. Medicaid also covers hearing aids in some states to people with very limited means . Your county social service office can give you mo1·e information . Or, if you're a federal employee or retiree, hearing aid coverage may be available through some insurance plans in the Federal Employe es Health Benefits Program. Or if you' re a veteran, the VA provides free h earin g aids if you m eet certain conditions such as being compens ated for any serviced -conn ected disability or if your hearin g loss is connected to military service. See va.gov 01· call 877-222 8387 to check your eligibility. Financial Assistance Depending on your income level, there are various programs and foundations that provide financial assistance for hearing aids to people in need. Start by calling your state rehabilitation depart ment (se e www.parac.org/ svrp .html for contact information) , or the nearest chap ter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (hearingloss.o rg) to find out if there are any city, county or state programs, or local civic organizatio n s t hat could help . There ar e also a number of nonprofits that offer hearing aids at deeply discounted prices, or for free. Some good ones to check out include: HEAR Now: Sponsored by the Starkey H earing Foundation (starkeyhearingfoundation .or g, 8 00-328 8602), this program provides hearin g aids for people with net incomes below $19,058 for a single or $25,743 for couples. Your only cost s are a hearing test and an application fee of $ 125 per h earing aid request. Lions Affordable Hearing Aid Project: Offered through s ome Lions club s throughout the U.S., this program provides the opportunity to purchase new, digital h ea ring aids manufactured by Rexton for $200 per

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aid, plus shipping. To be eligible, most clubs will require your income to be somewhere below 200 percent of the federal poverty level which is $22,340 for singles, or $30,260 for couples. Contact your local Lions club (see lionsclubs.org for contact information) to see if they participate in this project. Sertoma: A civic se1·vice organization that runs a hearing aid recycling program through its 500 clubs nationwide, refurbishes them, and distributes them to local people in need. Call 800-593-5646 or visit sertoma.org to locate a club in your area. Audient: This program (audientalliance.org, 866956-5400) helps people purchase new, digital hearing aids at reduced prices ranging from $495 to $975 fOI' one hearing aid, or $990 to $1,575 for a pair. To be eligible, your income must be below $27,075 for a single or $36,425 for couples. For a list of more programs, visit the Better Hearing Institute website at betterhe a ring.org, and click on "Hearing Loss Resources," then on "Financial Assistance." Or, call the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders at 800-241-1044 and ask them to mail you their list of financial resources for hearing aids. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenio~org.Jim

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How to Search for Forgotten Money your Loved Ones Left Behind Dear Savvy Senior, ru e h eard that there are resou rces available that can h elp people look for lost or forg otten money left behind by th eir de ceased rel atives. Wh en my mother and father passed away their financial affairs were in such a mess, rm wondering if there was anything I overlooked. What can you t ell m e? Searching Son Dear Searching, Lost or forgotten money is actually quite common in the U.S. In fact , according N a tional Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, nearly $33 billion in unclaimed assets is s itting in state treasuries and other agencies ju st waiting to be found. Thes e unclaimed ass ets ar e from some 117 million accounts that are inactive or who s e owners or their heirs cannot be located. Unclaimed as s ets can include thing s like lost or forgotten investments or bank accounts, Social Security payments, utility deposits , tax refunds , life in s urance proceed s, stocks, un-cas hed dividend s and more. This typically happens because of a change of address (th e owner moved), a name change (the owner got m a rri e d or divorced ), or the owner dies and the estate was unaware of the money or the heir s could not be located . By law, companies and

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Photo confirms breeding pair By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

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QUOTE OFTHE DAY "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes:' - Mahatma Gandhi

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A Baker City man convicted by a jury of sexually abusing a female child was sentenced Friday in Union County Circuit to 25 years in prison with no chance of early release. Chad Lavem Profitt was convicted June 14 of one count ofsodomy in the first degree and another of sexual penetration by a foreign object in the first degree. He was accused of abusing the girl several times in Union County between May, 2010 and July, 2011. The girl was nine when the incidents began, and 11 when they ended. Sodomy in the first degree and sexual penetration with a foreign object in the first degree are both Measure 11 offenses ~ith mandatory minimum sentences of 300 months. During Friday's hearing, Union County Deputy District Attorney John Schilling urged Judge Russell West to impose consecutive tenns, meaning Profitt, 39, would have to serve a total of 50 years. "It's a very serious case

because ofthe potential penalty, exceeded only by capital punishment," Schilling said in opening remarks. Schilling said recordings of telephone calls at the Union Cmmty jail showed that Profitt refused even after his trial to accept responsibility for the crimes, and spoke in threatening language toward the girl's mother. Schilling said the phone calls show Profitt to be without remorse. "He seems to think he was framed, that it's something Union County does all the time, that we're crooked," Schilling said He noted that Profitt was given a jury trial in which he was innocent until proven guilty. "The victim was found credible by the jury," Schilling said. He also told the court that in other jurisdictions, investigations of alleged sex-related cases involving Profitt and the san1e child in Baker County and in Washington state have yet to be completed.

Profitt's lawyer Victoria Moffet argued for concurrent sentences dming the hearing. In the end, West disagreed with Schilling on the appropriateness of a 50 year tenn.After a recess to review the record, he returned with a decision to impose the sentences concurrently. "I thought about it a long time," West said to Profitt. "You're 39, you11 be 64 when you get out. Hopefully this will be an incentive for you not to get in trouble in prison. I do think 300 months is sufficient." West tenned Profitt's crimes "tenible." ''You abused a little helpless girl and shell never get over i~" he said. In his trial, Profitt was also found guilty of a charge of sexual abuse in the first degree. That conviction was merged with the sodomy count. West ordered that Profitt be supervised by parole and probation for the rest of his life after he gets out of prison. Profitt also was ordered to pay fines and fees.

Kids rec program lists opportunities The following activities will be offered the week of July 2 as partofthe 2012 Children's Smnmer Recreation Program. • SUMMER FUN CAMP: Four exciting fun-filled days include crafts, sports, organized games and field trip each day for activities such as swimming. Lunch and snacks will be provided. July 2 - 5, 9:30a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Ages 6 and older. Cost: $45.

and test your powers by completing the three required tasks in the Super Hero Training Manual. After demonstrating you can save the citizen, battle the villain and pass the mobility endurance test, you \vill eam your official super hero cape and enjoy lunch 'vith your friends. July 3, 10 a.m.- noon. Ages 3 and older. $12.50. All equipment provided. • MOBILE FUN UNIT: Join the Mobile Fun Unit

this week as we prepare for the Fourth of July, creating a hat and kazoo for the parade and fan to keep cool. Please remember that the Unit will not meet on Independence Day. To register for the above classes, contact Minnie Tucker at 962-1352, Ext. 20 1, e-mail mtucker@ cityoflagrande.org, or stop by the Parks and Recreation Department, 2402 Cedar Street, between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Thmsday.

Learn about camping near water source Learn about good practices for camping near a water source from Interpretive Rangers Sharon Hale and Lindsey Jones. Meet at the Ice Creek Shelter, Wallowa Lake State Park, July 1 at 9:45 a.m. Please contact Lindsey Jones, interpretive ranger, at 541432-8855, extension 25 with any questions.

Grassroots Festival looking for princesses Union Grassroots Festival, being held Saturday, August 11, is looking for princesses to reign over the event. Girls ages 8 to 14 are welcome to be princesses. They will be required to write an essay explaining why they should be crowned queen. They will dress like a princess the day of the Grassroots Festival, handing out beads to visitors and spend the day spreading cheer and goodwill to all those attending. They will be crowned with tiaras and sashes at an event Friday evening, August 10, followed by a family dance in Union City Park, with DJ Denny. For questions or to sign up call Tracy at 541-910-6080, or email unionchambe:r@eoni. com.

Library hosting stuffed animal slumber party The Cook Memorial Library will be hosting a stuffed animal slumber party on Thursday, June28aspartof the summer reading program. Children are invited to bring a stuffed animal and leave it at the library overnight to enjoy stories, games and movies. During story time on Thmsday, July 5 at 11 a.m., children will be able to watch a movie featul'ing their stuffed animals and their slumber party activities. Stuffed animals can be registered and left at the library from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 28 and picked up between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, June 29. If you have any questions

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Group bike ride today A group bicycle ride will begin at Mountain Works Bicycles, 1307 Adarns Ave., today at 5:30 p.m. Riders will be split into ability and new riders are encouraged. Riders should come with a bicycle, bicycle helmet and water.

Wallowa Lake State Park to host hike New to hiking? Learn the basics from Interpretive Rangers Sharon Hale and Lindsey Jones on a hike Saturday at 1 p.m. at Wallowa Lake State Park. On this 1-mile loop through the park, participants will learn safe hiking practices, discuss local habitats and see an occupied eagle's nest. The hike ~ill be easy to moderately difficult, with a few hills and uneven terrain. Meet in the Program Area at 1:45 p.m. Bring water; sunscreen and wear hiking shoes and comfortable clothing. Day users should park in day use area and walk to program area. Please contact Lindsey Jones, interpretive ranger, at 541-432-8855, extension 25 with any questions.

Space available in summer ag institute K-12 teachers: Space is still available for the Summer Agriculture Institute, July 8-13. Time is running out. Have fun while earning three graduate credits from Oregon State University. Food, lodging, and collateral materials are included. Some scholarship dollars are available to help with the registration fee. Contact Jana Lee Dick at 541-562-5129, extension 22 for more infonnation.

Parks board to meet The La Grande Parks and Recreation Department board will meet at 5:30p.m. Thursday in the conference room of the Parks and Recreation Building, 2402 Cedar St. The board \vill discuss renovations of the tennis courts, converting Morgan Lake to day-use only andreview Riverside pavilion fees. More briefing on Page 6A

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Saluting teachers, professors It's the changing of the guard. Each year many quality teachers and professors such as EOU history professor Greg Monahan retire and leave big shoes to fill. These teachers have spent their careers committed to excellence and giving educational opportunities to the youth of the area. Through challenging high school and college courses, they help students rise above mediocrity and have a better chance at economic opportunity in their careers -and to better serve their communities. V\ibat's more, these teachers instill a love oflearning and sel oil inLelleclual fireworks in their charges. Teachers show the importance of men toring relationships. Through their passion for learning they unleash the power of education. Thanks, professors and teachers, for your years of service and all you've done to launch students, one ala time, inlo becoming more produclive in their careers and in their communities. It's time to remember, especially in the midst of recession, that a quality education equals economic opportunity. We need good teachers and good professors . We need to reverse the disinvestment in education to help young people be all they can be. Here's wishing the teachers who fill these big shoes all the best as d1ey launch into iliis all important career. We encourage young, aspiring educators to follow their mentors into teaching to continue to generate those economic rewards and community leaders for our future.

Your views Illegal alien identification To the Editor: After a long battle to require proof a person was in the United SLates legally the Oregon Legislature passed Senate llill 1080 in 2008. This was driven by a concern of then Gov. Kulongowski that illegal aliens and potential terrorists were coming to Oregon to acquire driver licenses. Now you must be made aware that our current Gov. Kitzhaber has ordered the Oregon State Police to begin accepting the Mexican Matricula

Consular ID card as valid identification. Governor Kitzhaber has also expressed a desire Lo allow illeg·al aliens to be able to receive Oregon driver licenses. Having a Matricula card is implied admission of illegal entry in the U.S.A. legal non- citizen would have a passport or visa. The FBI has confirmed that the Mau·icula card is not a reliable form of identification and poses major criminal threats and potential terrorist threats. You can help stop this dangerous move by Governor Kitzhaber by contacting Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna, 900

Court ST NE, H-269, Salem OR 97301 and asking that he begin immediately LO work Lo sLop this manipulation of the law. Now is also an excellent time to think about how our state/ local budgets would be helped by putting an end to illegal immigration into Oregon. If immigration issues concern you please visit the website for "Oregonians for Immigration Reform" at www.oregonir.org. Charles LeBold

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Arizona governor embroiled in immigration fight

rizona Gov. Jan Brewer is many things - immigration provocateur, bete noire of Latinos, presidential irritant - but nobody has ever accused her ofbeing a legal scholar. On Monday morning, the Supreme Court struck down three of four contested provisions in her state's immigration law and left the fourth in jeopardy. But Brewer decided to call it a win. The Supreme Court gets political:With a ruling on health-care law imminent, here are other instances when the high court has dipped into political fights. 'Today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a victory for the rule oflaw," the Republican governor announced in a statement that left the strong impression it was Wiitten before the opinion was released. She used the word ''victory" twice more in her written statement, and added the word "vindicated" to her oral remarks. To be sure, the ruling left intact part ofthe immigration crackdown, the "show me your papers"component, which the court suggested might be vulnerable to future challenge. But Brewer certainly couldn't

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Scalia's stump speech capped a rough couple ofweeks for immigration hard-liners. The reaction to Monday's decision was overshadowed by the high court's looming health-care ruling, but the case was the latest in a string of political victories for Latinos, who have been alternately ignored and abused the past few years. During the Republican presidential primaries, Mitt Romney condemned Texas Gov. Rick Perry for supporting a law that granted in-state tuition rates to the children of illegal immigrants, and he vowed to veto the Dream Act, which offered the possibility of citizenship for young illegal immigrants. Romney also spoke of illegal immigrants going through "self-deportation" and, in remarks his campaign later sought to clarify, Romney described the Arizona law as a national model. No less an authority than Newt Gingrich called Romney antiimmigrant. But now Romney, trailing Obama by 41 percentage points among Hispanics in a recent USA TodayGallup poll, is struggling to change his image. After Obama said that he would stop deportations of

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Romney launches effort Last week, Romney launched a 15-state Hispanic outreach effort called "Juntos con Romney," and he promised the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials that he would pursue the "moral imperative" ofbipartisan immigration refonn. When a repmt came out last week that Romney wasn't considering Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, the Republicans' Latino star, to be running mate, Romney quickly knocked down the report. Monday's mling created a new complication for Romney, whorefused to react to the decision other than to say it showed the need for "a president who will lead on this critical issue and work in a bipartisan fashion to pursue a national immigration strategy." Romney, who happened to be traveling in Arizona, avoided giving reporters a chance to ask questions. The Washington Post's Philip Rucker reported

that a campaign spokesman was questioned for seven minutes but declined to say whether Romney agrees 'vith the Supreme Court or supports Arizona's law. Eventually, Romney produced some mild criticism of the decision, saying that "I would have preferred to see the Supreme Cornt give more latitude to the states, not less." It wasn't exactly what immigration hard-liners had wanted: The Supreme Court invalidating most of the Arizona law in a 5-to-3 vote, and the Republicans' presidential standard-bearer becoming skittish about a law he once praised. But Brewer did not let such concerns get in her way. ''The key components of our efforts to protect the citizens of Arizona to take up the fight against illegal immigration in a balanced and constitutional way [have) unanimously been vindicated by the highest court in the land," she declared. Beg your pardon, Govem01; but would you remain inside your vehicle while we check your legal credentials? Reach the author at danamilbank@ washpost.com.

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Elmer "Eddie" K Edvalson, 87 of Milton-Freewater died June 23 at the Park Manor Rehabilitation Center in Walla Walla. Funeral Edvalson services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Milton-Frrewater. Burial with Military Honors to follow in the Union Cemetery in Union at 2:30 p.m. Contributions can be made to the Wounded Warriors through the MunselleRhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St, Milton-Freewater OR97862 Eddie was born on a homestead in High Valley near Union on March 26, 1925. He was the son of Theodore "Eric'' and Alena Freida Kohler Edvalson. He spent his growing up years learning the skills offanning, breaking horses, hunting and fishing. He graduated from Union High School in 1943 and immediately joined the United States Aimy to fight for his country during World War II. He was assigned to C company with the 84th Division's 335th Infantry Regiment, known as the Abraham Lincoln Rail Splitters. Eddie served in the European Theater as a staff sargent and his motto was "Freedom is never free." Elmer returned home in 1946 and married Glenda Lmraine Curl on Jan. 2, 1948. The couple raised six childTen and just recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary: In 1969 Elmer and his family moved to Milton-Freewaterwhere he has resided ever since. He spent most of his years as a

salesperson and truly loved his family and community; spending much of his time reaching out and helping those he loved. He would go in the early hours to help a friend with a heart condition irrigate his crops. Glenda and Elmer canned 100s ofjars offood for those in need. If you were someone in need, Elmer would find you. In his retirement years, Elmer would go to the schools to share his World War II experience. He has been to schools in Walla Walla, Beaverton, Spokane and Milton-Freewater. He was proud that he could still fit into his uniform. After suffering a stroke in 2008, Elmer was kindly cared for at Park Manor Nursing Home until his passing. Survivors include his wifu, Glenda at home; daughters, Lorraine and Brent Maughan of Spokane, Sherri and Kent Walton ofTigard, Kelly Campbell-O'Dell and Randy ofMilton-Freewater; 21 grandchildren and 34 greatgrandchildren. His parents, sons, Tommy and Allen Edvalson, daughter Janell Taylor; granddaughter Natalee Walton and brothers, Donald, Uoyd and Gene Edvalson all preceded him in death.

elors degree and teaching credentials from the Eastern Oregon College of Education, Minnie taught grade school in Elgin, and later was a popular substitute teacher for several school districts in Portland, family members said. Always artistic, Minnie's favorite canvas was cake and she had a gift for painting and sculpting with icing and sugar that tmned a hobby into a successful home business for more than tln·ee decades, hundreds of celebrations in Oregon and Montana were made more memorable by"Minnie Cakes". In 1979, the Alexander family moved to Missoula where Alex and Minnie bought the Christian Book Center that they managed for 25 years. Minnie is survived by her husband, three sons, two sisters, and eight grandchildren. A memorial service was held Tuesday at Frenchto~n Community Church. In lieu offlowers honorariums can be made in the name of'Minnie Belle Alexander' to Camp Utmost care of Rocky Mountain Bible Mission: 1515 Fairview Ave. No. 200 Missoula, MT 59801.

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Gany A. Looslie, a longtime resident of Pendleton, died June 23 at his home. He was 79 years old. He was born in North Powde1; Oregon, on Oct. 2, 1932, to George A. Looslie and Alice L (Miller) Looslie. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bums Mortuary Chapel in Pendleton, with a reception to Looslie follow at the Pendleton VFW Hall. In lieu offlowers memorial contributions may be

Garry A. Looslie Formerly of North Powder 1932-2012

Formerly of Union 1942-2012

Minnie Bell Alexander died June 21 in Missoula, Mont. Minnie was born July 15, 1942, in LaGrande to Edgar and Dora Barton. She grew up in Union and attended Eastern Oregon College, where she met her future husband thanks to alphabetical seating in biology class. Minnie Barton manied Elwyn "Alex" Alexander on June 9, 1963. After earning her bach-

- - - - - - - PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT - - - - - - LA GRANDE POLICE Arrested: Zackery Earl Perkins, 21, La Grande, was arrested Monday on a charge of m enacing and stalking. Vandalism: Greenwood Elementary School requested officer contact Monday regarding vandalism to the school grounds. An officer made contact and determined damage may have been done by people with metal detectors who will be contacted and advised they are no longer w elcome to dig up the ground . Disturbance: Officers and Union County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man causing a disturbance Monday at the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles office. The subj ect moved along. Vandalism: A w oman at an address in the 1400 block of Progress Loop requested officer contact Monday regarding vand alism to her vehicl e. An officer responded and logged information. Arson: A man in the 1800 block of 26th Street requested deputy contact Tuesday regarding attempted arson. An officer made contact and took a report for criminal mischief. Larceny: A citizen in the 900 block ofY Avenue requested offi cer contact Tu esday regarding th e theft of her bicycle. An offi cer made contact and t ook a report.

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ties were separated. Larceny: A business on Walton Road in Island City requested deputy contactTu esday regarding the theft of fuel from vehicles. A deputy responded and t ook a report. Trespass: The La Grande Gun Club on Highway 203 requested deputy contact Tuesday regarding a transient. A deputy responded and the subject was advised to move on. Agency assist: A deputy respondedTuesday to an OSP request for a backup unit at an address in the 200 block of South Ninth Street in Elgin. Assault: A woman in the 1100 block of North Main Street in Union Tuesday reported she w as assaulted by her daughter. A deputy and Oregon State Police responded and th e involved parties w ere separated and the situation was resolved

LA GRANDE FIRE AND AMBULANCE La Grande Fire and Ambu lance responded to eight m ed ical ca lls Tuesday.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Arrested: Benjamin Howard Thompson, 35, La Grande, was arrested M onday on charges of m enacing with a firearm/domestic and assau It in the fourth degree/domestic. Missing person: A man at an address on Palmer Junction Road requested deputy contact Monday regarding a missing juvenile. A deputy made contact. Burglary: Elgin FoodTown requested deputy contact Tu esday regarding an attempted burglary. A deputy made contact and took a report. Crash: A citizen on Phylinda Loop in Island City requested co ntact M onday regarding a non-injury motor vehicle cra sh. A deputy explained options. Vandalism: A woman on South A Street in Island City requ est ed co ntact Monday regarding her house being egged. A deputy made contact and extra patrol will be provided. Arrested: Officers and a Union County Sheriff's deputy responded to a report of a disturbance early Tuesday at an address in the 2300 bl ock of Cove Avenu e.The invo lved par-

OREGON STATE POLICE Cited: Billy JoseThwreat, 33, La Grande, was cited June 22 on a charg e of failure to regist er address change as a sex offender. Arrested: Justin Lee Horn, 23, Union, w as arrested June 19 on a charge of failure to register address change as a sex offender. Cited: Dennis J. Maitland, 30 Herriman, Utah, was cited June 19 on charg es of exceeding th e speed limit and possession of less than an ounce of marij uana.

made to St. Anthony Hospice and may be sent directly or in care of Bruns Mmturuy of Pendleton, PO Box 489, Pendleton, OR, 97801. Sign the online guestbook at www. burnsmortuacy.com Bums Mortuary of Pendleton is in chru·ge of anangements. Gany attended school and grew up in North Powder. He married Lela M. Powell June 22, 1952, in Baker City, and joined the U.S. Anny in May of 1953. Following an honorable discharge from theAimyin May of1955, the couple lived in La Grande. They moved to Pendleton in 1964, where they made their home. Gany worked in the meat packing business most of his life, retiring from Hill Meat Co. in 1995 after more than 30 years. Garry enjoyed traveling. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Gany is survived by his wife Lela of Pendleton, their two daughters Debbie and husband Tom Schmidt of Warrenton, and Lynda and husband Steve Garner of Pendleton, three granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; one b1uther Dan and wife Phyllis of Elgin; one sister Georgia Wright of La Pine, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father George and mother Alice, brothers: Mruvin, G1isson and Wilna, and sisters: Ruth Conaway, Esther DeVore, Leona Younce and Bonnie Run1ley.

San Francisco, Bay Area in Northern California, graduating from high school and receiving his associate of arts degree from Community College of Santa Barbara. Kirby owned a Surf Shop in Stinson Beach, Calif His lru·ge presence there resulted in people referring to him as the Mayor of Stinson Beach. Ferris Upon his passing the flag was flown at half mast in Stinson Beach by the fire depmiment In the surf world he is known for a No Sharks Allowed Sticker. His last position was as the public affairs director of JPFO, a Pro Second Ainendment Organization. Defending the second was a passion ofhis. He was a writer. Kirby will be remembered as a deeply spiritual, eccentric, highly intelligent, humorous, inspirational, one-of-a-kind man. Among his friends he was known as a storyteller and tlm mad scientist. Six years ago Kirby and Katherine moved to Cove. He was preceded in death by his parents. Kirby is survived by longtime companion, Katl1eiine Tre:ffinger; brother Rudi Ferris, and sister Roxana Ferris. Donations may be made in his name to the Grande Ronde Hospital Home Health and Hospice.

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Dianna Carole Smutz, 62, of La Grande, died at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise, Idaho on June 22. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church in La Grande. Aviewing for family and friends is Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Loveland

Cove 1949-2012

Kirby Ferris, 62, died on June 13 in Cove. Kirby was born on June 18, 1949, in Ross, California to Melton and Mary Jane (Kirby) Ferris. Kirby grew up in the

Continued from Page lA drivers westbound on Highway 26 between Prairie City and John Day traveling at 117, 112, 102 and92mph. The driver of2012 Nissan race car displaying New York license plates stopped and cited by OSP for traveling 112 mph was stopped again by Grant County Sheriff's Office after spinning his tires and speeding away fium the OSP trooper's stop location. That driver was cited a second time by Grant County Sheriff's Office for traveling 88 mph. The three drivers cited for going faster than 100 mph face a fine of$1,150 and, if convicted, a mandatory suspension of driving privileges in Oregon for 30 to90days.

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Watershed Festival unfolds By Katy Nesbitt Go I Magaz1ne staff

Wallowa Resources ¥Jill host its eighth annual Watershed Festival Friday at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Watershed Festival gives families a chance to connect with and learn about organizations serving the county while enjoying outdoor summer fun. More than 25 organizations come together to share the work they do with the community as well as provide family activities like soil painting, birdhouse building and flower dissecting. A scavenger hunt will send kids searching for facts about Wallowa County and reward fact-finders with a prize for completing the search. Kids can get up close and personal with birds of prey, fish for trout in ponds provided by

the Nez Perce Tribe Fisheries and construct their own birdhouse. "The Watershed Festival is so much fun for kids. They get to run around and do hands-on activities while leaming about this amazing place," said Amy Busch, the event coordinator. Wallowa Valley Music Alliance will once again be hosting the music for the event. Homemade Jam, Natalie Zeigler, Heidi Muller and Bob Webb, and Carper, Peterson and Lochert will all perfurm. Music will be from12 to 4 p.m. Another group providing entertainment is New Old Time Chautauqua, on tour from Olympia, Wash. They aim to "delight, educate, amaze, and provoke the imagination of adults and children alike" with their vaudeville show featuring juggling, acrobatics, comedy

and workshops teaching these skills. Festival-goers can grab lunch and support local kids by purchasing food served by the Joseph and Wallowa Future Farmers ofAmerica Chapters, who '.vill put their earnings toward chapter activities like fairs and travel to conferences. ''A lot offamilies think they '.vill check it out and stop by but end up spending a couple of hours at the event. So definitely plan to come and hang out-bring sunscreen, blankets to sit down and lay on the grass and stay to listen to the music. You won't regret it," said Busch. The first 500 families will also receive a free reusable grocery bag to take their goodies home in and to use when shopping locally. A number of sponsors help make this event possible

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JeffYanke, fish biologist for Oregon Department of Fish andWildlife, leads a fly fishing station at last year's Watershed Festival.

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Chinook season on Imnaha to close after June 21, Wallowa to remain open ENTERPRISE -The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today announced the spring Chinook fishery on the Imnaha River will close effective at sundown tonight. The closure is recommended as managers estimate the prescribed fishery impacts to wild Imnaha Chinook have been met. The Wallowa River will continue to be open for Chinook until further notice.

Managers attribute the nately, the recent reductions in the run estimates for the sudden closure to a surge in number of wild Chinook hnnaha River mean we handled in the fishery last can't offer a longer fishery." week, and relatively modAccording to Yanke, only est wild impacts allowed 40 percentofthe pre-season in the sport fishery after run projections showed at the abundant pre-season mainstem Columbia and run projections fell short of Snake River dams. expectations. The fishery was opened "The number of wild fish on June 9, and unlike the we can handle, and hatchery past few years, water condifish we can harvest, are ditions early in the season rectly linked to the expected were relatively good for run size," said JeffYanke, fishing. ODFW district fish biologist Earlier oppo1tunity, in Enterprise. "Unfortuhowever, may have also led

to lower densities offish as Chinook were just beginning to enter the Imnaha Rivm: "Despite the relatively slow catch rates this year, the sport fishery catch has gradually accrued over the past few weeks," Yanke said. "It's always a disappointment to bring this to a close, and we apologize for the inconvenience the timing causes," Yanke said. "But thankfully the run size was just large enough to have at least some oppoitunity for a season."

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Continued from Page lA sell the station property which is a little more than 2.5 acres. Buchanan said closing the station would save some of the necessary money without laying off employees. John Hillock of Enterprise Electric asked if the department had considered installing solar power to reduce energy costs and keep the station. "When aircraft is grounded it (Highway 3) is the quickest route to major medical care above and beyond what is in La Grande," Hillock said.

PLAN Continued from Page lA replacement housing for existing deteriorating halls. Hunt Hall would be demolished as part of the plan. Also in the plan is a proposal to re-establish Eighth Avenue as the ceremonial and primary entrance to the campus. Wildman said that the university's several existing poitals don't give visitorsasbungsenseofarrival at the university, and lack a sbung connection to the downtown area. She showed an artists's rendering of an improved Eighth Street running toward campus that is beautified with street trees and new lighting. "We feel Eighth Street is an important link to downtown, and this is where the university and the city need to sit down and talk,"

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With no maintenance workers in Flora, Buchanan said the department would rely on citizens toreport on bad road conditions and there is a possibility of installing road weather stations that detect pavement temperatures and visibility. Delmar Stanley, a truck d1iver fur Farm Supply Distributors, said he is concerned about driving the road in winter when the station closes. "It is going to be nasty. Snow Hollow Hill can be really bad even with chains as conditions turn from ice to slush," Stanley said. With an increased

amount of drive time from Enterp1ise to plow the highway, Buchanan said the department would be ¥Jilling to bring crews on early and have them work late to ensure the roads are cleared. Craig Willis, owner of Farm Supply Distributors, said Highway 3 is one of the most treacherous roads in Oregon, especially on Rattlesnake Grade that winds down to the Grande Ronde River and is subject to rock slides. Bruce DunnofRYTimber asked if there would be cuts in administration in the Salem office. "My concern is there are

always cuts at the bottom and not the top," Dunn said. Roy Wheeler asked Buchanan about a proposal to tax cars based on miles diiven as opposed to at the gas pump. Buchanan that idea may be discussed during the next legislative session next winter. Hillock asked if the department would consider other cost-savings before making a final decision to close the station. "We are moving forward with the closure," Buchanan said. "It's just one of a number of consolidations."

Wildman said. Another major change proposed in the plan is the daylighting of Mill Creek, which currently runs through the center of campus underground, between Hoke Hall on the north and Quinn Coliseum on the south. Though Mill Creek enters and exits the campus through a pipe now, in another era it was exposed to view.Wildinan said a daylighted Mill C'reek would be a functional, educational and aesthetic feature, one in keeping ¥~ith a landscape vision that accentuates views and natural landforms. Other changes proposed in the plan include: • Formalizing and extending Inlow Mall along University Boulevard to include a plaza and turn-around

area between Inlow Hall and Pierce Library. •Clustering of parking on the edge of campus to enhance a pedestrian-oriented campus core. Parking would be buffered with landscaping and stormwater facilities. • Renovation of existing Community Stadium and installation of a synthetic, all-season playing field. An adjacent field house would provide protected space for year-round athletics, and for community events. Wildman spent some time talking about the University's Grand Staircase, a crumbling but historically significant structure on the south side of Inlow. She said the plan supports restoration of the ornate old feature. "It's a front door to the community. There's a strong desire to fix it, even if it

doesn't have much function." Lon Whitake1; Eastem's vice president of finance and administration, attended the Monday work session. He said none of the proposed improvements are funded, and it's uncertain which ones will be in the future.Whitaker said that all seven universities in the state system have projects they want to complete, and all are vying for revenue. Whitaker said the Eastern Commons p1-qject in is the top 15 on a list of projects being considered by state officials. The Inlow Mall project also is rated high.

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Powder offers events On Saturday, North Powder has several community events. The city is selling raffle tickets. Tickets are $1 each, or six for $5. The drmving ¥Jill be at 2 p.m. in the park next to the library dming the city-wide yard sale and library book sale. There are about 20 yard sales, including an estate sale and the United Methodist Church yal'd sale. The Wolf Creek Grange will be selling bag lunches.

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The LMS Philly 2013 meeting will be Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park, La Grande. La Grande School District Superintendent Larry Glaze said Smutz had a big heart for kids, "especially those who were struggling." The depth of her compassion was clearly evident at the school district's annual GED graduation ceremony. ''You could really tell how much she loved the kids by the way she spoke to them (at the ceremony)," Glaze said. Smutz died less than a week after one of the most thrilling experiences ofher life. On June 17 she and her husband of43 years, Irwin, watched their son Nathan speak as the President's Scholar at EOU's graduation ceremony. A fB'Vice fur Carole Smutz will start at 2pm. Friday at First Christian Chureh in La Grande.

5 suspected of stealing garlic VIENNA (AP) - Austrian police did not need sniffing dogs to locate tlris suspected heist - 9.5 tons ofgarlic. The Austria Press Agency says police stopped three overloaded and sagging vans about to cross into Hungary from Austria on Wednesday and found them packed to the roof with the pungent cargo. After questioning the five men in the vehicles they charged them on suspicion of

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Continued from Page lA accomplish,"Waldrop said. Smutz, whogrewupin Norwood, Ohio, thought nothing ofhelping students pay fees for things like their GED test, which can cost close to $150, and making other sacrifices to help them succeed. "She would give her last dime, even if she needed it," Waldrop said. "She would always find a way to make it happen for them." Patty O'Reilly, a secretary at LHS, marveled at the links Smutz was able to establish '.vith her students. "She just had a special way of teaching the students she worked with. She connected with them on an individual level," O'Reilly said.

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Little League teams named La Grande Little League announced its 2012 baseball allstar teams recently. The tournament starts on Saturday and runs through Wednesday in Athena. Making up the 9-10-year-old team is Jacob Adams, Gannon Carreiro, Justin Frederick, Chance Goodman, Jameson Halsey, Brody Kincade, Austin McDowell, Logan Paustian, Parker Robinson, Blaine Shaw and ZakhiWarren. The team is coached by Shane Frederick, Jon Paustian and James Halsey. The 10-11 team is comprised of Ryan Goetchius, Kyler Malone, Wyatt Rankin, Justin Comfort, Hunter Johnston, Danny Chamberlian, Zack Wiggins, Westin Blake, Eli Fitzgerald, Josh Zollman and Deric Mussatto. The coaches are Mike Malone, Angie Malone and Dave Comfort. Playing for the 11-12 team will be GT Blackman, Bryant Gerdes, Chance Frederick, Andrew Peasley, JC Leonard, DerekWilliams, Logan Atkinson, Braden Bell, Hayden Johnston, Cade Reed and Cody Dubray. Greg Blackman and Brian Bell will coach this team.

Legacy has change of plans The Legacy Legends had their contest with Hermiston canceled on Tuesday. The teams rescheduled a backto-back home-andhome series for July 18-19. Thursday's home game against MiltonFreewater has also been canceled. The Legends will travel to face DeSales on Saturday starting at 2 p.m.

Softball falls in Pilot Rock PILOT ROCK The La Grande 11-12 softball team had its tournament come to an end Monday, losing to Pendleton 9-5. The team fell to Milton-Freewater 8-2 Sunday in its opener.

East-West game asuccess

College and EOU every two The 23rd edition of the eight-man East-West all-star years. game was one that ~~n be reAnd while the turnout was membered fur years to come. one thing, the game itself was According to commissioner on another level. Chuck Steeves of Crane, A back-and-forth battle roughly 500 people showed up ended with an East touchto the game, a better turnout down ffith 54 seconds remaining, giving the host than in the last couple of years. team a narrow 24-20 victory. This was the first time It's the second straight vicsince 2009 that the game tory in the series for the East was played in C',ommunity team, which now leads 12-11 all-time. Stadium. "It was an awesome "I think it was one of the turnout," Steeves said. best games in the 23 years With that said, Steeves we've played it. I'd rank it in added that he would like to the top two or three. try and get the all-star game "I think it is a great testamoved to La Grande every ment to the coaches involved year, something that he will in getting a team ready in bring up in futme meetings. just a week and then making "It's something that all of acljustments throughout," the 1A coaches in the state Steeves said. vote on. It's easier for me hav"And as far as the coming it out here. But we1l see petitiveness of the game, how it goes," Steeves said. both teams can1e out ready The game switches back to play." and forth from linfield Coaching a group ofplay-

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Stub Travis

ers who have never played together is no easy task, but getting a group of18-year-old kids to gel in just one week's time is a task in itself East coach Stub Travis of Crane was coaching the game for his first time, not to say he hasn't had the oppmtunity in years past. "I've had to turn it down in the past. It's kind of expensive taking a week off from work. "But I'm glad I did it. I met some great coaches this week and it was a great experience

said. Travis led Crane to the state semifinals last season where his team lost to Perrydale, 34-32. That was only the second loss of the season for the 10-2 Mustangs, who also fell to Camas Valley in the season opener. Eli Wolfe of the reigning state champions from Camas Valley coached the West. Wolfe and the rest of the West team were forced to overcome an 18-6 deficit in the first half The visitors eventually did overcome the deficit to take a 20-18lead ffith 2:20 left in the game, only to fall late. Wolfe coached Camas Valley to a perfect 14-0 record last season. The Hornets defeated Perrydale 66-22 in the state title game. But in this game, at the end of the day, it was the players who shined on the gridiron.

Eli Wolfe

Andrew Fullerton is the second Imbler player to be named the MVP of the game. Nick West earned the honorsin 2009. Fullerton had two touchdowns - including the game ffinner- and pulled down an interception on defense for the East. The game is scheduled to be played in La Grande again next year, but as Steeves said, it may become a permanent fixture in Eastern Oregon for many years to come.

Ryan's single in the eighth lifts Mariners to victory SEATTLE (AP)- Brendan Ryan works ~th Seattle hitting coach Chris Chambliss every day and often gets encomagement from Mariners staff members at Safeco Field. Even a few hotel doormen have offered advice, trying to help Ryan out ofhis seasonlong malaise at the plate. Finally, it appears something is working. Ryan hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning to send Seattle to a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. The light-hitting infielder has a .182 average but is batting .323 ~th seven RBis in his last 10 games. He thinks his balance at the plate has been a big reason for the recent turnaround and he knows he can't dwell on his prior struggles. ''Not many guys handle it very well, whether it's yam second year in or yom 14th year in," Ryan said. "It's not fun. It's not easy to deal with failure. Especially when you're playing every day and it's Groundhog Day every day. It's notfor lack of putting the work in or hunger or effort." Ryan's hit offreliever Jim Miller drove in Casper Wells, who singled and stole second. Miller (2-1) had given up only three earned runs in 23 2-3 innings coming into the game before Ryan lined an RBI single over leaping second baseman Jemile Weeks. That made a winner of reliever Charlie Furbush (4-1), who pitched around two walks in the eighth. Tom Wilhelmsen worked a clean ninth inning for his sixth save in seven tries.

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Dustin Ackley of the Seattle Mariners dives back to first safely in the third inning as Oakland Athletics first baseman Brandon Hicks bobbles the pick off throw Tuesday.

Ryan's hit and the late bullpen work picked up Brandon League, who took over for starter Jason Vargas in the seventh and allowed the tying run on a single by Jonny Gomes. Derek Norris also singled before League retired Cliff Pennington to keep the score tied at 2. That left Vargas without a decision even though he matched a career high with 10 strikeouts in 6 2-3 innings. The left-bander allowed three hits and two earned runs. Yoenis Cespedes hit his

eighth home run for Oakland when he smashed a line drive over the left-center fence in the seventh. It was the 21st home run allowed this season by Vargas, who gave up a career-high 22 last season. Vargas' changeup away was a dominant pitch against Oakland's right-handed bats. "There was something that needed to change and I needed to get my changeup to a point where it was a factor in the game," Vargas said. Travis Blackley went seven

innings for the Pis, giving up two runs and five hits. He struck out three and walked one before leaving because of a stiffback. "Over the last year, it's been coming and going," Blackley said. ''It was great early and just kind of stmted getting a bit stiff on me, so they thought it was best to go '\\<ith a fresh guy." Franklin Gutierrez's thirdinning drive to center field that hit the top of the wall scored Dustin Ackley and ended another ignominious

Seattle offensive streak of25 scoreless innings. Prior to Gutierrez's double, Seattle hadn't scored since the fourth inning of Saturday night's game in San Diego. The Mariners' record for consecutive scoreless innings is 30, set last season when the tean1 had the fewest runs in the majors. Oakland put two runners on in the eighth when Furbush walked Weeks, then later intentionally walked Cespedes. Furbush struck out Brandon lnge to end the threat. "Even ifhe is struggling some, he has good at-bats off left-banders,"Pis manager Bob Melvin said, explaining his confidence in lnge. We don't expect him to hit .350. He's going to have struggles at the plate like anyone else." Ackley and lchiro Suzuki singled ahead ofGutierrez's double in the third. Kyle Seager drove in Suzuki with a sacrifice fly to put Seattle in front 2-0, but Gutierrez was thrown out at third when trying to tag and advance. Vargas rolled through the first six innings. He struck out the side in the second and fifth, allo~ng just a hit. Vargas hit Gomes with an 0-2 pitch in the third, giving Oakland its first runner, and allowed his first hit in the fomth. Blackley matched him following the bumpy third. He allowed just two runners over the next fom innings a walk to Wells and a single by Suzuki - before cove1ing first on a groundout to end the seventh.

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EOU Assistant Athletic Director Barrett Henderson said. ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The Eastern Oregon University "It's great to have our webSports Information Departsite and stories recognized on the national level. Without ment had a big day at the the phenomenal pe1fonnancannual National Association of Intercollegiate Athleticses by om student-athletes Sports Information Directors and staff; these Association (NAIA-SIDA) acoomplishments could not national meeting Friday. have been made. At the convention held "It's a fantastic honor for at Harris-Stowe Univerthis department and for the sity, EOU's official athletic University as a whole." website, EOUSports.com, was EOUSports.com received ranked seventh in the counits highest ranking and its try, while three featme stories first top 10 ranking in the anranked in the top 10 in the Dr. nual national contest. W. Jack Bell Writing Contest. The site was established in ''This is a great day for August 2009, and will have Eastern Sports Information," redesign coming this sum-

mer in time for the 2012-13 academic year. Eastern Oregon, who is part of the Syracuse-based SIDEARM SPORTS family, finished in seventh place. Corban University (Ore.) tied for second along ~th the University of St. Francis (Ind.) behind Goshen College (Ind.). Rounding out the Top 10 best outsomced websites in the NAIA were Davenport (Mich.), Taylor Qnd.), Concordia (Ore.), EOU, Judson (lll.), Northwest Christian (Ore.), and Texas Wesleyan. Eight of the top 10 schools are SIDEARM SPORTS clients. The Cascade Collegiate

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Conference was well represented in the Top 10 ~th fom schools listed, including Corban (T-second), Conoordia (sixth), Eastern Oregon (seventh), and Nmthwest Ch1istian (T-eighth). The fom schools are all SIDEARM SPORTS clients, along 'llvith other conference member Southern Oregon. The College ofldaho ffill have a new SIDEARM SPORTS designed website in 2012-13. The Cascade Conference website is also a SIDEARM SPORTS client. Henderson had three of his featme stories ranked inside the top 10 in the national Dr.

W. Jack Bell Writing Contest. The feature on Jordan Spence's battle with diabetes during his football career ranked as the fomth best feature sto1y this year in the NAIA. Henderson's feature on Chris Ware's career at Eastern Oregon was eighth, and the fuatme on the 2011 success EOU volleyball had was lOth. "I'd like to thank contest coordinators, Jordan Bruner and Sara Williams, for these recognitions," Henderson said. "I'd also like to extend a thank you to Jeffrey Rubin and his staff at SIDEARM."

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8A -THE OBSERVER

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012

SPORTS

Wilcats win College world Series O:MAHA, Neb. (AP)- Andy Lopez finally won his national championship with Ariwna. The Wildcats ended South Carolina's two-year run ofdominance at the College World Series with a 4-1 victory on Monday night, rewarding Lopez for persevering through the hard times that came ¥.<ith rebuilding the downtrodden program he took over 11 years ago. Lopez thought he had a title-caliber team in 2008, but the Wildcats lost a crushing three-game super regional at Miami that he laments to this day. He was devastated again in 2009 when his team failed to make the national tournament. A strong recruiting class two years ago formed the core of the team that won Arizona's first national championship since 1986, and fourth overall. "They've just been a joy," said Lopez, flanked by his key players. ''I mean, how many times have I told you I love suiting up with you guys? Said it today before the game. And I really do, I like suiting up ¥.<ith young guys that go to class, go to study hall, hustle on the field, clean up the clubhouse on their own. "I'm extremely, extremely fmtunate to be in this profession and work with young people like this." Arizona used strong pitching perfmmances on consecutive nights to sweep the CWS finals. James Farris, who hadn't pitched since June 3, and Mathew Troupe combined to limit the Gamecocks to three hits a night after Kanner Wade threw his third straight complete game in a 5-1 win. Brandon Dixon's tie-breaking double started a three-run ninth inning for Ariwna (48-17) on Monday. Dixon, who entered the game as a defensive replacement in the sixth inning, sent a grounder down the third-base line past LB Dantzler's outstretched glove for his first hit of

said. "Though we're disappointed tonight, I'm not disappointed in my players. We battled awful hard. We made a run, got to the post.;;eason and got back out here. We got in the losers' bracket and got back to the finals." Lopez, who won a national championship at Pepperdine in 1992, became the second coach to win a Division I baseball title at two schools. Augie Garrido was the first, winning tl1ree at Cal State Fullerton and two at Texas. Lopez took over a program that had gone to the NCAA regionals just once in the previous eight years. He came within that one win of getting to the CWS in 2008, then took a step backward in 2009 when the Wildcats didn't make the national tournament. "On paper the '08 team is probably as good, if not better, because of their bullpen," Lopez said "But it's not the first team that wins. I came here in '98 as the No. 1 seed with Florida, and the seventh seed in '92, and won in '92 but didn't winin '98. "It's not the best team that wins, MCTphoto it's the hottest team, and these guys The Arizona Wildcats celebrate after defeating the South Carolina got hot at the 1ight time." The Wildcats won 18 of their last Gameocks during the College World Series in Omaha on Monday. 20 games, including their final11. the CWS. Tyler Webb relieved Matt with baseball and trying to teach Down three runs in the bottom of Price (5-5), and Trent Gilbert drove in young people to go to class and study the ninth, South Carolina loaded the his second and third runs of the game hall and take care of your business off bases against Troupe (6-1) on two with a two-out single that broke open the field," Refsnyder said. "You could walks and a single. the game. see his frustration. But Lopez gave With one out, Tanner English sent a line drive up the middle that second "Coach Lopez means the world to us, gave myself and the junior class us, and we're so happy we brought this year, the tools to be successful." baseman Gilbert gloved. joy back to his life in coaching," CWS South Carolina (49-20) had been Gilbert rushed to the bag to double Most Outstanding Player Robert trying to become the first team since off Dantzler, but Dantzler got back the Southern California dynasty of Refsnyder said. just in time. Grayson Greiner then flied out to Refsnyder, one of four juniors who the early 1970s to win three national earnedAll-Pac 12 honors this season, titles in a row. right fielder Refsnyder on a 2-1 pitch, said he knew the disappointment in 'We battled as hard as we could, sparking a rush of Arizona players to 2008 and 2009 took a toll on Lopez. but they did a little bit better than we the middle of the field for the celebra"You could tell that he was fed up did," Gamecocks coach Ray Tanner tory pile-on.

Presidents approve playoff WA.SHINGTON (AP)The best way to determine a major college football champion seemed so obvious to so many for so long. Just have a playoff. Now the people in charge of making that decision are on board, too. Come 2014, the BCS is out. Playoffs are in. A committee of university presidents approved a plan Tuesday for a fourteam playoff put forward by commissioners of the top football conferences. For years, the decisionmakers had balked at any type ofplayoffbecause they said it would diminish the importance of the regular season. Ifonly two teams had a chance to win a championship in the postseason, even one loss could be too many. That made for some high stakes regular-season matchups. As recently as 2008, Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive proposed the type of plan adopted Tuesday; and it was quickly shot down. Four years later, minds changed. "It's a great day for college football," BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock said. ·~ soon as the conmlissioners realized they could do this and protect the regular season, the light went on for everybody."

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OLYMPIC SWIMTRIALS Tuesday At At CenturyUnk Center Omaha, Neb. (All race dis:ta nces in meters) Men 100 Backstroke (q·Top 8 !Tom each heat advance to final) Semifinal! 1, q-Nick Thanan, Cincrnnnti, 5340 seconds 2, q-Ryan M urphy, Ja:i<sonvrlle, Fla., 53.76. 3, q-Kyle Owens, Johnson City, Tenn., 54.'18. 4, qJack Conger, Olney, Md , 5451 5, David Russell, Wel<>slev, Mass, C4.01 G, Mitchell Fnedemann, A llenton. Wis . 55 25 7, M ax Murphy, Dallas, 55.34. 8, Jaccb Pebley, Corvalls , Ore., 55.48. Semifinal 2 1, q-tvlon Gr"-!ers, I ake Forest. Ill , !i3 10 ?. qDavKI Rummer, Oklahoma City, b3.2,1 . 3, q-Ben Hesen, Jeffersonvile, lnd , 53 52 4, q-Euqene Gtxb oo, Greensboro, N.C.. 53.88. 5, P<m::loll Bot Fa r Oaks, Calif, 54.53. 6, Kip Darmody, Charlotte, ~JC, 55 03 7, Kohlton Norys, Visoi o, Colif 55.07 8, Adanr M arua Hickman. Noo., 5540. 100 Breaststroke Final 1. Brendan Hansen, Haverlown, Pa_, 5.9_68

2, Ere Shanteau, Ubum, Ga, 1 mrnute, 0.1b seronds 3, Kevin Cordes, Napervil<>, Ill, 1.00.58. 4, Sc;oLLW<>LL, San Jose, CoH , 1.00.88. 5, Mark Gangloff, Stow, Ohio, 1:00 74 6, Mike A lexondrcw, Charnpoign, Ill , 1:00 76 7, Clark Bun:Jch Loursvrll8. Ky., 1:00.81. 8, M a·cus Titus, Tucson, Ariz_ , 1•00_94-

200 Freestyle (q·Top 8 !Tom each heat advance to final) Semifinal! 1, q-Matt lvlcLean, St erling, Va., l 4740. 2, q-Charb l louchin, f1a<>iqh, N C, 14769 3, q-Oavs l •o,vilter, KnoxVJIIe,Tenn , 1·4791 4, PeterVanderkaay, Rochester, M ich , H 8 12 b, Michael\1\ynakla, W;ornrng, M rch , 1:48.38. 6, Scol Robrson, Charloue, tJ.C., 1.48.40. 7, Adorn Ritter, Reynddsburg Ohio, 'I 48 44 8, Michael Werss, Reno, Nev., 1:40.40. Semif inal 2 1, q-Ryan Lochte, Daytona Bea:h, Fla, 146 25 2, q-Mrchael H'lelps, llaltrmore. 146.27 3, q-Conor Dwyer, 1;\ finnet ka, Ill , 14 7:3() 4, q-RK'ky Remns, Ch" lorre, N r: , 1·47"'g !i, q-MK;hael Klueh, Evansville, lnd, 1 ~8 09 6, Clay Youngquist, Battle Creek, lvkh., 1:48.42.7, Tha ll.,; LudJSinger, MounL Sinai, H Y, 1.4894. 8, M IChael Srnit. Mount Sinai, rJ Y, 1 4945 Women 100 Butterfly

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100 Backstroke (q·Top 8 !Tom each heat advance to final), Semifinal! 1. q-Ract,el Bootsrna, Eden Ptaine, Minn.. 59.10. 2, q-Oirvra Smolga, Glenbrook, Ill , 59 82 3, qMegan nomano, St Petersburg, r ia, 1:00 614, Kylie Stewan, Atlanta, 1 CXl94 !i, Kelsey \.mci, Crag, Colo , 1 0116 o, CrndyTran, Westmrnster, Calrf. , 1:0121 7, Knsten Shickora,Tan1aqua, r'a , 1 0159 8, Kaillin Harly, Gardner, Mass, 1 0199 Semifinal 2 1, q-Missy Frnnklin, Centenninl, Cob , 50 06 2, q-EI ~abeth I'Yton, Fa11frekl, Conn , 1:00.31 3, q-Jennifer Connolly, Lafayette, lnd, 1:0058. 4, q rJatalic Coughlin, \/allcjo Calif, 1r)J63 5, q-Bonne Branclm , Cherry Creek, Colo , 1:00.70. 6. Cheyenne Coffrnan, Prather, Calif. 1 0103 7, Kathleen llaker, L<l>'"S'IIIIe, 1-J C., 1:0163. 8, Sarah Denninghoff,TLICson,Ariz , 1.0101 100 Breaststroke (q·Top 8 !Tom each heat advance to final) Semifinal! 1, q-Bree)J Larson, M esa, Ariz., 1:0700. 2, q-AshleyWanland, Long Grwe, IlL, 1:0723. 3, qAnnic Chandler, San Antonro, 1 0734 4, q Emiy McCiellm. Delavan, VVrs , 1:Ol?O. S, Laura Sagar, Exeter. RJ , 1:0782 6, Ha"y Spencer, O'Fallm, Mo , 1:08.99. 7, Mrchelle McKeehan, ~ranklrn, Ind., 1 00.55. 0, Katy rreeman, Concord, Cdif, 1 0997 Semifinal 2 1, q-Rebecca Soni, r1ainsboro, N J, 1:05 82 2, q-Je,;srca Hardy, Long Beach. Calrf.. 1.06.88. 3, q-lvlicah Lawrence, Pflugervile, Texas, 'I U739 4, q-Eif;n Baumgardner, ForrfElX, Va, 1 0764 5, ArnarKia Beard, Irvine. Calif, 1:0792. 6, Arrdrtea Kroj:1), Santa Clarita, Calif, I 08 69 7, Ann"' Zhu, Baltimore, 1:08.85. 8, Sarah Haase, Rcckvilo, Md , 1:08 91 400 Freestyle Final U'lllison Schmitt, Canton, M ich , 40284 2, Chloe Suuon, Mo;sron Ve1o. Calrf.. 4.CI4.18. 3, Kathleen Ledecky, Damascus, Md , 4 05 00 4, Gil ion Ryon, Kutztown, Po , 4 0727 5, Elizabeth Bersel Saunderstovvn. R.L ,4:0729. 6, Ba'Cil Mann, Washington, 4 C6 65 7. Kate Ziegler, Great Falls, Va, 4:09.17 8, Arntc r McDermott, Mill Creek,Wash , 41113

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CHICAGOVvHITE SOX - Reeasecl OF Kosuke Fu kudome Ll~ I HOI I IIG~HS - HernstatE>:I LHP LlrEW Smyly from the 15-day DL. Optroned niiP Jacob li1rnertoToledo 01 ) NEW YORK YANKEES - Transferred OF Brett Gordner to the 60-dil'{ DL Cb imed RHP Danny Far·quhar off 'Naivers frorn Oaklar·•d and optioned him to Trenton lEU. TEXAS PANGERS F1accd RHP Coby LC\vis m the 1r>-day DL, retrooctrve to June 24. Rec3lled LHP Martin Perez from Round Pod< (PCU IOHON 10 BLU~ J/\YS - Selected the contract of n iiP Scott nrchmond from Las 'vegas (FCL) Optioned RHP Rober! Coello to I ilSVe>JilS Transferred RHP DrEW Hutchrson to the Ql day DL Agreed to terms <vith LHP Jamie Mover on a minor league conLracL. Nat ional League IIJLANTA BPAVES - Assigned 2B BcbJ::y Stwens to Lynd·rburg ICarolml. CHICAGO CUBS - PBCalled 1B Anthony Rizzo from ICM!a IR:U Optronod INF Adrran Cardenas

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lin to co-pitdling coaches HOUSTON ASTROS - Ploce:J OF Justin M ax,,.,l on the 1!YJay DL Selected the oontract of lrJF Scott Moore from Oklahoma City IFCU l',ct..,atod OFTravrs Buck and Fernando Martrnez from the 1s.day DL Des~ nate:J Buck for ass~n m ent and opt ioned M artinez to Oklahoma City LOS 1\NGc L~S LJOLJG ~ HS - Named Micke; I latcher special assistant to the general m an-

aJAr A.c:;signOO RHP Alan C'lflrcia ro ThP- .ll.nm nn League Dodgers MILWAUKEE BREWERS- Assrgned RHr> Presl011 GarrBy Lo Helena (P,oneerl F1TTSBURGH PIPATE S- I'dded INF Drew Sutton to the 25-man roster. Opt10ned LHP Doug S<.terr ard INF Matt 1-k>Jue tu lrrd<lr"VJiis (Ill. Selected the oonttact of C Enc Fryer from lndra n~hs . Llesrgnated LHP Llamel lvloskC<O for assignment

SAN OIFGO F¥>.0RFS- Transferred RHP Joe Wreland to the 60-day DL Optk:>ned 28 Andy Parrrno and RHP Brad Boxberger to Tucsm IFCU. SelecLed ~1e con~ acl of RHP Kip Wells from liJcson IPCU PACaled RHP NickVrrcent from Son Antonro (TL).

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Lochte, Phelps set for 200-meter free final OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps went stroke for stroke into the wall in the 200-meter freestyle. Lochte's hand got there first, with Phelps touching second. Imagine what Wednesday night's final will be like. The world's top two swimmers met up in the same semifinal Tuesday night, with Lochte winning in 1 minute, 46.25 seconds. Phelps was just behind at 1:47.27, setting up another memorable confrontation in the final. "It's going to be a tough race tomorrow," Phelps said. "It's probably going to be another close one like that." Phelps will be looking to win for the first time at the U.S. Olympic trials. He got beat by Lochte in the 400 individual medley on Monday; then got edged out again in the semis. Phelps is the ultimate competitor, hating to lose even the smallest contest. But he knows what's really at stake in Omaha "It's about getting spots

on the team, that's the only thing," he said. "The most important thing for me is to try and secure a spot, and from here I have 3 to 4 weeks to prepare myself and get some extra training in there. I think it's going to be a lot better than what it is here." Lochte agreed nothing truly matters until the final. 'We're great racers, we just want to win," he said. 'We definitely kicked it in gear the last 50, me and him. We know tomonow nigllt is going to be a lot faster." There promises to be plenty of speed in the women's 100 backstroke final. Seventeen-year-old Missy Franklin was the top qualifier in the semifinals. Her time of 59.06 seconds was less than a second off Gemma Spofforth's world record. Teenagers claimed the next three fastest times, as well: 18-year-old Rachel Boot<;ma, 17-year-old Olivia Smoliga, and 18-year-old Elizabeth Pelton.

American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS - Released RHP Alex Rivers GARY SOUTHSHORE R.'\ILCATS - Released RHP Derek Drage GPAND PRI'JRIE 1'\IRHOGS- Releasoo LHP Cody White WI CHITI'. WINGNUTS - Signed RHP lvlatt Nevarez. Rele.asecl RHP Nrck Sdnerher Can·Am League QU[[)[ C CAPITALCS- Srgned o r tk k Santomauro and INFThomas OiRenederro Released LHP John Crav-.ford ROCKLAND BOULDERS- Released INF Glen Johnson

Frontier League ROCKFORD RI\IERHAWKS Rcloasod RHP Jordan L~tte Wl ~J DY CIT'ITHLINDERBOLTS - Released HHf' Mrdlael Jahns and l rJ~ lravrs Shreve BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA - Fined N""vYOfk F Amar'e Stoudemrre $50,000 for using offenso,e and derogatory klnguage in ct Twi ller rnessctge __Avvarded BQilon a 2013 second-round draft pK:k heH l:ty Oklahoma City os port of n ruling in the Jeff Green trade disd osure dispute betV'It7en t he tearns

DETROIT PISTONS - Traded G Ben Gordon and a future first round draft choice to Charb ttc for G-F Corey Maggette I~J OIAHA PACERS- Annn 1nced the resrgnatinn ot Ll<Md 1\/l orw ay, general manager. MINNCSOTA TIM[)CrMOLVCS - 1\,cquired G-r Chase Budinger and Lhe rghls lo F Lior Eliyahu froo1 Houston for the 20'12 '18th overall draft pd. NEW YORK KNICKS- Announced G-F JR Smith has dedir·•ed his second~'f"..-ar oont ract option and w ill beoome a free agent HOCKEY National Hockey League Si\~1 JOSE SHARKS- Re-signed D .Justrn B raun , ~ lornmyV'Jrngels and~ 1\ndrew Desjardins

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Pacers part ways with Bird INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have pmted ways with Lm1y Bird Owner Herb Simon announced the move Wednesday, one day before the NBA draft. He said Bird will stay on for the draft, when the Pacers are scheduled to pick No. 26 overall in the first round. The 55-year-old Bird was the Pacers coach from 19972000, taking the team to its only NBA Finals appearance that final year, before returning to the front office in 2003. He took full control as president of basketball decisions after the 2007-08 season, when Donnie Walsh left to become the New York

Knicks' president. Walsh is returning as the Pacers' president. Kevin Pritchard, the director of player personnel, is being promoted to general manager, replacing David Morway, who resigned Tuesday. Bird said health issues were among the reasons for his departure. "I just think it's time,"he said. Bird had said just a month ago that he wanted to stay and expressed interest in a three-year deal rather than the annual "handshake" agreements he had with Simon. Bird recently was named the NBA Executive of the Year.

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The New Old Time Chautauqua, a troupe of more than 50 artists and performers, is coming to Enterprise to present a whirlwind of free workshops, community shows, a parade and a variety show for all ages. At 4 p.m. Thursday, the troupe will hold a parade in full costume. Groove to fighting instruments ofKanna Marching Chamber Band/Orchestra as they dance, play, juggle and sing their way through the town. At 7:30p.m. the OK Theatre presents a full length, rip-roaring variety show for all ages complete with world fan1ous jugglers, musicians, acrobats, aerialists and

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magicians. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children/ students. Friday at Watershed Festival at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds there will be workshops in juggling, acrobatics, and hula hooping from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The New Old Time Chautauqua, a non-profit arts organization, has been touring the Northwest for over 30 years with the mission to build community though laughter, entertainment and education. Founded in 1981 by a group of adventurous perfom1ers, health care practitioners, and educators including the Flying Karamazov Brothers and Dr. Patch Adams, the troupe

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The fifth annual Countdown to Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo is looking for threemember teams to compete for cash prizes. The rodeo, a fundraiser for a Wallowa County graduating high school senior scholarship fund, is limited to 12 teams. Each team will be auctioned in a Calcutta Friday, June 29 and the top three teams will receive 75 percent ofthe money. This year there ~ill be an added $1,200 to "sweeten" the pot. Buckles go to members of the winning team, a pair of silver spurs goes to the "Top Hand", and a $100 gift certificate goes to the best cowgirl. The fun starts with a ride on Friday afternoon that starts at the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo grounds, through Joseph, and goes up the east moraine ofWallowa Lake. Afterward, social hour starts at 5 p.m. and a beefdinner will be served at the Thunder-

Local health specialist to have book signing Local holistic health specialist Laurel Sander will be signing her book, ''Hope to Heal," on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wolfe Fleece & Clothing Co. in Joseph. The book and DVD focus on the healing benefits of cleansing, and give detailed information about how to promote health and healing through her wellness program. Sander operates Windspirit Wellness Retreat, on Little Sheep Creek outside of Joseph. For more information, call Wolfe Fleece & Clothing Co. at 541-432-9653.

room at 6 p.m. followed by the team auction. "Last Call", a band from Imnaha, will entertain guests during the social hour. On Saturday, June 30, the teams will ride through Joseph at 3:30p.m. Mutton busting for the kids stmts at the Chief Joseph Rodeo Grounds at 4:30 and the rodeo begins at 5 p.m. The team events are penning, roping branding and steer "un-decorating'' or mugging. The team entry fee is $200. Two ofthe three members must be Wallowa County residents. Individuals can enter to win the jackpot in the ranch saddle bronc competition. Entry fee for bronc riding is $50. Entry fee to the rodeo is only $5 and $15 for a family limited to four. To sign up fur the team competition or the bronc riding, call Robin Lewis at 541432-5943. To sponsor the rodeo, call Darlene Taylor at 541-432-4741.

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HAPPENINGS Nurse of the Year nominations now open Nominations for the second annual Oregon Nurse of the Year Awards are now open. Awards honoring outstanding nurses from across the state for their constant care and compassion toward patients will be given in 16 categories. Nominations can be submitted online at marchofdimes.co:m!oregon and will be open through August 10. There is no fee to submit a nomination and you may submit as many as you like. Award winners "'ill be announced at the Nurse of the Year Breakfast on Nov. 2, at the Hilton Portland & Executive Towers. "March of Dimes is proud to host the second annual Oregon Nurse of the Year;" said Elizabeth Joscelyn, state director for March of Dimes, Greater Oregon Chapter. ''At March ofDimes we're working for stronger, healthier babies, and nurses play a very large role in that." Oregon Nurse of the Year· is presented once again by Oregon Health & Science University and by 2012 Chairman Dr. Joe Robertson, President of OHSU. ''This is a great opportunity to honor outstanding Oregon nurses and celebrate the vital role of the nursing profession," Robe1tson said. These awards are also sponsored by Cambia Health Foundation, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services, PeaceHealth and Sarnaritan Health. For more infonnation about the awards, how to submit a nomination, descriptions of each category, or to register for the event, visit marchofdimes. com/Oregon.

Big H project switches sides The Big H streetscape project in downtown La Grande began switching sides of the block sections this week. According to an update from the City of La Grande, some sections w1ll be finishing up with new concrete pouring, wh1le in others, concrete w1ll be removed. The update says new sidewalks and curbs will be poured on the west side of Depot Street between Adams and Washington Avenues, on the west side of Elm Street between Adams and Jefferson Avenue, and on the east side of Elm betweenAdarns and Washington. Concrete removal areas will experience dust and noise, and where new concrete is poured there "'ill be periods when access is limited. Parking lanes will be closed in ceitain ar·eas. The city said there wiH be periods when alley accesses w1ll be closed. Most ofthe streetlights in the project area are off. The Big H project includes a rebuild of sidewalks, alleys and alley approaches on Elm and Depot Streets between Washington Avenue and Jefferson Avenue. It also takes in the sectionofAdamsAvenue between Elm and Depot, the north side ofWashington between Elm and Depot, and the two alleys that run between Elm and Depot on either side ofAdams. Contacts for the project are Norm Paullus, City of La Grande Public Works, 541-962-1325, Charlie 1\ilitchell, City ofLa Grande Community and Economic Development Director, 541962-1307, and Jeremy Morris, project engineer from Anderson-Peny Associates, 541-963-8309.

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Seasoned RY Timber manager oversees thinning on moraine By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

Bruce Dunn is an old school timber manager and he makes no bones about it. "I was a timber beast, I1l always be a timber beast," he said, pipe clenched in his teeth. Dunn manages 20,000 acres u · ofRYTimber . uvv.'allowa narvestmg 1and m timber County, but the sustainably crown jewel is not onlv is 1,800 acres :-: known locally as good buszness, the east moraine butgood ofWallowa Lake. Driving up management. from the east -Bruce Dunn side of the glacial formation that runs into the base of Mount Howard, the property looks like a park; open stands of large ponderosa pines with grassy pastures dotted with wildflowers. The moraine is used by horseback riders and hikers. One hundred and twenty pair of cattle graze its grass in the summer months. As Dunn drives to this year's logging operation, two buck mule deer rest in the shade and song birds alight in the pine trees. Nine hundred of the 1,800 acres of the moraine are timbered. Every few years over the last 20, Dunn writes a prescription to have roughly 330,000 board feet removed.The timber stand improvement project will remove dead trees and those that are declining and leave the best seed producers, especially western larch, Douglas fir, and ponderosa pine. The variable thinning w1ll open up the stand and allow for new trees to grow and improve the grass for cattle and wildlife forage, Dunn said. Dunn said his process creates 10 feet of spacing between the

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Bruce Dunn said he followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and great-grandfather as a timber manager. He was raised in Michigan, attended Michigan Tech as an undergraduate and Michigan State for his graduate work. Dunn is RY Timber's manager in Wallowa County and he oversees 20,000 acres of the company's forest land.

crowns of each tree within the logging unit while leaving the best trees for reproduction, no matter the species. The first entiy into any ar·ea that he hasn't Jogged, he hits hard removing the "junk" and leaving good seed trees to start a healthy regeneration. ''You never treat a piece of ground 100 percent." He said the little trees growing in units previously logged are vigorous and healthy; using a large amount of photosynthesis and producing oxygen. ''The secret is regeneration, not the trees left standing," Dunn said. Depending on how a unit responds to logging is how he decides how soon to have it thinned again. Usually it is within five to

RY Timber owns 1,800 acres on Wallowa Lake's east moraine.

10 years. The moraine was clear cut many times before RYTimber bought it, so it needs extra special attention. That's why Dunn had Bear Creek Logging come in after

only two years, nipping and tucking at it. 'Would you come in and cut a million board feet at a time, or 330,000?" asked Dunn. See Thinning I Page 5B

Crop tour highlights local agriculture, honors couple's conservation efforts By Bill Rautenstrauch The Observer

The 36th Annual Union County Crops and Conservation Tour took offfor southeastern Union County last Wednesday, spotlighting agricultural operations around North Powder and recognizing a North Powder-area ranching couple for their conservation practices. The tour showcases county agriculture, singles out conservation efforts and demonstrates the impoitance offanning and ranching to the local economy Addressing about 200 participants before they boarded their busses Wednesday morning, speaker Craig Nightingale of Banner Bank spoke directly about agriculture's contributions to the area's financial health, which amounted to over $92 million last year. "It is what makes the financial well being of Union County," Nightingale said. "It is increasing and it is very stable." Nightingale was one of several people opening the event with comments at Crop Production Services on Booth Lane. Other speakers included Jennifer Isley of the United States Department of Agriculture, who reminded farmers that crop acreage reports are due by July 15, and Darrin Larvik, owner of City Garbage, who talked about an upcoming program that will help local producers dispose of agricultural pesticides. Jaden Bales talked about the 4-H Ambassador programs, and Bill Braunworth, a prograrn leader for Oregon State University extension service, gave an update on programs. Starting from Crop Production Services, Bill Raute nstrauch !The Observer tour busses made a 73 mile circuit through During lastWednesday/s 36th Annual Union County Crops and Conservation Tour, Curt and the county, with four stops along the way Cheryl Martin of VP Ranches, talk about conservation practices that have helped make them First stop was the Bingharn ranch just successful. See ToW' I Page 2B

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north of the intersection of Ellis Lane and North Powder Road, where toruists learned about a conservation project mounted jointly by the Union Soil and Water Conservation District and ranchers Dale and Wendy Bingham. Kate Frenyea ofSWCD made some introductory remarks, saying her agency's mission is to assist local landowners with projects that enhance production and protect natural resources. With SWCD help, the Binghams re-thought the way they water their stock, and put new practices into place. "Before, the livestock got water from a ditch on the property. The benefit is keeping it out of the waterway," Frenyea said. "This was of mutual benefit. It helped the landowners better utilize the land, and it improved the watershed." Wendy Bingham gave some details about the project, saying she and her family installed six heated troughs on the ranch and built fences that routed stock to the troughs and away from the waterway. She said the project required some careful planning. "If you're thinking about doing something like this I recommend a consulting company. It helps keep everyone on the san1e page," she said. "It was quite a learning curve finding out what troughs would work best." Jake Bingham said the new system has many advantages, including that it saves labor. "Before, we had issues with freezing and having to chip ice. By putting in these frost free troughs we're avoiding that. You've got to pay a little for electricity; but the cattle are drinking and they're healthy," he said. The stop at the Bingham ranch also featured a talk by Aaron Umplebyofthe Powder Valley Water Control District. Umpleby said the the district, formed in 1963, today helps irrigate more than 10,000 acres ofland in the area around North Powder. He said pipelines operate on gravity pressure, eliminating the need for pumps. From the Bingham ranch, the tour headed back toward the City of North Powder, then took Highway 237 toward Union. Not far from North Powder, it stopped at VP Ranches where ToddArnoldus ofthe Union County Seed Growers Association introduced Curt and Cheryl Martin as the recipients of last year's Conservation Fanners of the Year award. In his remarks, Arnoldus said the Martins are highly deserving. "This isn't the kind of award that's just given out an random," he said. Crnt Martin spoke to the crowd first, saying VP Ranches is a family operation that practices conservation as a way oflife. 'We're definitely a family operation," he said. 'We have four sons who farm and ranch either on their own or with us. If

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we weren't taking care of the land and the water, we wouldn't have the productive ranch we do." VP Ranches is a diversified operation raising cattle, alfalfa and hay. Martin said no-till drilling has been a part of the work the past 15 years. He showed off a long-used but recentlyrefurbished machine that injects fertilizer under seed rows. 'We apply fmtilizer at a less high rate, but we still get the benefit," he said. Martin said other conservation practices on the ranch include use of offstream water resources, tl1e use of solar pumps, rotation of pastures, and care for v.rildlife. He said VP Ranches is cooperating in the state's efforts to protect sage grouse populations. 'We're doing evmything we can to show we're benefiting that species," he said. Cheryl Martin also spoke, saying she is proud of the fact that VP Ranches has stayed in the family for many years. 'We have a lot offun. Sometimes we have four generations out here at the same time," she said. Also during the VP Ranches stop, Bob Kelly, who runs Union County's weed management program, gave a talk about noxious weeds, including the invasive species known as white-top. He said white-top has more than gained a foothold in Union County; and that eradication efforts have intensified. He

urged people to be on the look-out for the weed, and report its presence to Union County. "It's moving into our county and we're trying to get it corralled," Kelly said. "It's a hardy perennial2 feet tall, with a root system that can go 6 feet deep. It's very difficult to kill, but we have the tools to do it." Another speaker during the VP Ranches stop was Paul Blom, an entomologist with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Blom talked about grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations and the dangers they pose to agriculture. He said ODA surveys for outbreaks between May and August. On grasshoppers, Blom said there are about 80 species, and of those, between five and 10 are of economic concern. He said his department does the surveys to detect and limit outbreaks. Blom said that often, people don't take notice of infestations until after they are well underway. That's unfortunate, because the earlier his depmiment knows about problems with grasshoppers or crickets, the better. "Ifyou see a high number of nymphs, please let us know," Blom said. 'We usually get calls when they're adults and flying, and that's really too late." Back on the floor of the Grande Ronde Valley; the tour made a stop at the recently-completed Davis

Dam fish passage and irrigation diversion project, along Catherine Creek, on Hawkins Road just north of Highway 203. Lyle Kuchenbecker of the Grande Ronde Model Watershed talked about the Bonneville Power Administration-funded project that replaced the outmoded inefficient upper and lower Davis Dams and fish ladders that hindered passage of species, including steelhead, Chinook salmon and bull trout. ''The fish ladders here were marginally functional and a lot of times they were dry," Kuchenbecker said. He said migrating fish have a far easier time getting over the new ladders, and that the dams with their system of automated gates make irrigation safer and more efficient. Final stop on the tour was at Eagle Carriage and Machine on Pierce Road near Highway 237. Company owner Scotty Baker talked about the carriages he makes that are used for log skidding and other heavy duty work. 'We do all kinds of things with tlmrn, log, build fence, whatever you like," Baker said. The company also fabricates brnnpers for vehicles. As the tour ended, the participants gathered at Eagle Cap Steel and Supply next door to Baker's business for the traditional steak feed. With that done, they boarded the busses for the return trip to Crop Production Services. Many said they found the trip worthwhile. Richard Enter of Srunmerville said he most enjoyed the stop at the Davis Dams, and also Kelly's talk on noxious weeds. "I cmne on the tom because I like to learn about the community and what's going on," Enter said. His wife Wendy added that she found Kelly's presentation

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By thirming every few years, he eliminates re-planting costs and lets nature nm her course by leaving good seed producing trees for the next generation of timber. Durm said the disturbance from the logging equipment is a good place for the seeds to find purchase. Dunn said the limiting factor for forest growth on the back side of the moraine is moisture, but the trees maintain an average growth of 11/2 feet of height a year and a halfinch in diameter. Overlooking a log deck with Garrett Mahon, Durm noticed a white fir with exceptional growth rings. Though white fir is not a desirable tree because they take up much of the available moisture for more marketable trees like Douglas fir, ponderosa, and larch, Durm said he never wants to eliminate a species, but tries to keep them all in balance. RYTimber manages its trees for profit, but Dunn said that harvesting timber sustainablyis not only good business, but good management. "I've always believed good timber management is good forest management," said Durm. He said he followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and great-grandfather as a timber manager. He was raised in Michigan, attended Michigan Tech as an undergraduate and Michigan State for his graduate work. He moved to the West to work as a timber manager for the Forest Service and eventually went to work for RY, a company based in Montana. In 1986 he moved to Wallowa County to oversee log supplies for a mill the company bought. Soon RY was buying its own timber ground which is scattered throughout the county. Bear Creek is one ofRY's regular contractors and has worked for RY since 1987. Dunn said he sends logs that can be used to make boards, or"saw logs", to Jim Zacharias' mill in Joseph and the Boise Cascade mill in Elgin. Logs used for pulp go to Elgin, Lewiston, Idaho, and Walula, Wash. Besides the profit gleaned from intermittent logging on the moraine, Durm said thinning reduces the risk of fire by creating a fuel break and protects Mount Howal'd and the Wallowa Lake community. Besides that, he's proud of what RY has achieved in the last 20 years. "Lots oftrees, lots of grass, and lots of regeneration," Durm said. "It's a producing, working forest. Doesn't look too damn bad."

Stanard's custom Meats begin USDA slaughtering ByTrish Verges Correspondent

ELGIN- Stafford's Custom Meats Inc. is now open for USDA processing and slaughtering at their facility at 70761 Highway 82, serving ranchers and the communities ofNortheast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Business partners Jeff Stafford and Jermifer Layman officially began their USDA processing and slaughtering operations on June 18. ''We're doing USDA bee~ lambs and buffalo right now only," said Layman, the operations manager. "Maybe we1l add pork in the future. This includes USDA packaging, labeling, and we offer vacuum packed or hand wrapped (meats). We will be doing USDA processing, slaughtering and custom cutting two to thl'ee days a week," Layman said. A USDA inspector has been assigned to Stafford's Custom Meats and is on site five days a week. ''We've been blessed with a vecy helpful inspector," said Layman. "He's a temporary inspector. The pemtanent one hasn't been assigned to us yet because we're a remote location. But they are working on it. The USDA has been extremely helpful, and they want us to be successful."

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Jennifer Layman and Jeff Stafford, partners in Stafford's Custom Meats Inc., announce the opening oftheir USDA slaughterhouse.

Their first week of USDA opemtions at the facility was just that, according to Layman. They handled two head of beef from the R.A. Paradise Ranch in Baker County and two head from liza Jane Nichols' 6 Ranch in Wallowa County. Layman was glad to ease into the new processing and slaughtering operation like this because she anticipates "ramping up for August and September" when the summer fattened livestock

start coming in. ''Well have business from Union, Baker and Wallowa counties," said Layman. ''Wallowa will be a big one. For years (Wallowa) ranchel's were driving their livestock right by us to Nampa, Idaho for slaughtering. Now word is spreading from rancher to rancher that we're open. The word is becoming widespread and customers are coming all the way :from Walla Walla to us." Layman said their USDA

facility is needed in this area, and that they based their decision to open partly on a favorable feasibility study conducted by Nella Parks of the Oregon Rural Action organization in La Grande. Ranchers ofNodheast Oregon especially needed a closer USDA facility to bring their livestock. "The only reason we're doing this is because of the ranchers and community," Layman said. ''We're a two-man show really; but our clients were begging us to do this." At present Stafford's Custom Meats employs one full-time and two thl'ee-quarter time employees. ''We're about to advedise for an experienced full-time meat cutter with potential to become a partner," Layman said. Jeff Stafford has 36 years of experience and is a foudh generation butchm: He and Layman would like to find another experienced butcher to help with the volun1e ofwork they anticipate as the year progresses. For more information about Stafford's Custom Meats, call 541-437-6328 during their office hours of8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit Stafford's Custom Meats on Facebook for future news updates.

USDA's risk management program_s now available The United States Department ofAgriculture Risk Management Agency's Spokane regional office is reminding Pacific Nodhwest livestock producers of the livestock risk management programs available in all counties in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The livestock Risk Protection program fur fed cattle, feeder cattle, lamb and swine and the livestock Gross Margin Program

for swine vv'ill begin sales for the 2013 crop year July 2, and continue through June 30, 2013, or until the maximum undenvriting capacity is reached. Livestock Risk Protection coverage protects the policy holder from downwal'd price risk during the insurance period. Livestock Gross Margin provides protection against the loss of gross margin (market value of livestock minus

feed costs). livestock Risk Protection and livestock Gross Margin do not cover any otl1er peril (e.g., mortality, condemnation, physical damage, disease, individual marketing decisions, local price deviations or any other cause of loss). Cattle, s\vine and lamb producers are encouraged to contact a local livestock insurance agent to learn additional

details. Federal crop insurance program policies are sold and delivered solely through private crop and livestock insurance companies. A list oflivestock crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers throughout the U.S. or at the Risk Management Agency's Web site, http://www.rma.usda.gov/tools/ agent.html.

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DO YOU know kid s ages 7-10 w ho are Horse Crazyt? T h e n t he Horse Crazy Camp at Clover Haven is f or t heml Com e JOin us Jul y 9 - 1 3, fr o m 9 :00 - 1 :00 f or a f un -fill e d wee k of lea rnin g about horses t h roug h g roo mi ng , leading, riding, and act ivities in art, m us ic, science, w riti ng, geography a nd hi st ory . $200 . Ca ll Ruthi in La at G r a nd e AMERICAN LEGION 541-663-1 52 8 t o reg isPOST & Aux ., Unit 41: te r. Meeting 1st Thurs. of the m o. Post, 7 p .m .; - - - - - - - A ux ., 6 30 p .m . 2129 2 nd St . Baker FALL PRESCHOOL 541 -523-2141 openings available f or 3 & 4 yea r o ld s at BAKER CITY LIONS H e id 1 H o f or th e CLUB 20 12-2013 yea r. LimThurs., 12 00 noon ite d s paces . Ca ll Sunridge Inn 9 63 -8795 or ema il 1 Sunndge Ln. schoolh h@eoni.co m . Everyone vvelcom e ! BAKER COUNTY Healt h Departm e nt of f e rs a vari et y of affordab le birth control. Som e individuals may qua lify fo r a program to get bi rth cont rol at little or no cost W e also offer STI testin g. Please ca ll if you have quest1on or t o ma ke a n appointment, 541 -523-8211 .

BEGINNER PIANO LESSONS! Safe, fun env ironment ! "$1 6 - half hour. *$30 - hour. Ca ll Katelyn for more details I 541 -805-9741. BINGO: THURS., 6:00p.m ., Settler's Park. Everyone inv ited. TRAP CLUB: T hurs , 7 C lu b p .m . T rap Grounds, Imnaha Rd ., west of Baker City. For ca ll Ed at 1nf o. 541-523-6077.

LAMINATION UP t o 17 1/2 inches wide any length $1 .00 per foot (The Observer is not responsible for flaws in matenal or m ach1ne error) THE OBSERVER 1406 F1fth • 541 -963-3161 CHECK YOUR AD ON THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION W e make every eff ort t o avo id erro rs. How ev er m ista kes do s li p thr o ug h . Check y our ad s the f irst day of publi cati on & call us immed iately if yo u fi nd a n e r ro r . N orth eas t O regon C las sified s w ill c heerfu lly make yo ur co rrecti o n & ext e nd you r ad 1 day .

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PUBLIC BINGO: M on. NORTHEAST OREGON AA MEETING: CLASSIFIEDS offers Powder Rive r Group doors op en, 6 :30 p.m .; M on , 7 PM - 8 PM early bird gam e, 7 p m Se lf Help & Suppo rt fo llowe d by reg ular Gro u p A n n ounce Wed .; 7 PM - 8 PM m ents at no cha rge . Fri .. 7 PM - 8 PM games. Com m un ity Con necti on, 28 10 CePleas e ca ll Grove St. Apts. dar St ., Baker. A ll ages Julie at 541-523-3673 . Corner of Grove & D Sts. welcom e. Open NARCOTICS 541 -523-6591 Nonsmo king ANONYMOUS: W heel Cha1r Access ib le M onday, Thursday, & VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST Friday at 8pm . Episcopa l AA MEETING: 3048 MONTHLY Church 2177 Fi1st St, Willing To Go To Any MEET ING 2 nd Thurs. of Baker C1ty . Length Group the mont h. Post & Aux ilTues.; 7 PM - 8 PM Iary m eet at 6 :30p .m . NARCOTICS Sat , 8 PM - 9 PM ANONYMOUS VFW Ha ll , 2005 Va lley St. Fra ncis de Sa les HELP Ave ., Baker Catholic Church LINE-1-800-766-3724 541-523-4988 2335 1st St. Meetings: lin the basem ent) 110 - Self-Help 8:00PM: Sunday, M onOpen day, Tuesday, WednesGroup Meetings Nonsmo king Friday day, Th ursday, AAMEETING: Noon: T hursday Survior Group. 120- Community 6:00PM: Monday,TuesW ed . & Thurs. day, Wednesday, T hurs- Calendar 12:05pm-1:05pm . day (Wom en's) Presbyterian Church. 7:00PM: Saturday 1995 4th St . (4th & Court St s ) Baker City Rear Basement En Open, Nonsmo king . trance at 1501 0 Ave. YOU TOO ca n us e th1s attentio n getter. Ask how you ca n get your ADD/ADHD SUPPORT group for families afad t o sta nd out like OREGON TOPS No . t his l f ect ed 599 : Fri ., •Neig h-I n at - - - - - - - by ADD/ADHD 8 :45a.m ., m eet ing at 140 _ Yard, Garag e Starti ng Friday, M ay 4t h 9 a .m . Presbyt e ri an (M eetings every ot her Ch urch social hall, 4th Sa les-Baker Co. Friday thereafter) St. & Washmgt on Ave . 2535 1ST St . Fnday YMCA Gym on Church W eight loss & ma in te6/29; 8 am - 3 pm a nd St na nc e f or m e n & Saturday, 6/3 0: 8 am 6 pm - 8pm 2 pm w om en. More info . is Q uest ions, ca ll ava i l. by ca llin g 541-519-4799 or 5 4 1 - 5 23 - 7 03 6 ALL ADS f or GA541 -523-5669. AL-ANON RAGE SALES. M OVWed ., 7 p.m . ING SA LES . YA RD OVEREATERS Halfway Library SA LES, must be PREANONYMOUS: Corner of Ch urc h St. PAID at The Ba ker City Fri., 8:45 a.m . & Grove Ln., Halfway. Herald Off ice, 19 15 Presbyterian Church First Street , Baker City 1995 Fourth St AL-ANON -HELP FOR o r T he Observer OfUse alley e ntrance t o fami lies & friends of alf ice, 1406 F1fth Street , Noah Room upsta irs . co h o li c s . Un io n LaGrande. Is food a problen1 for Co unty. 568-4856 or y ou? Call 541-523-5128 562-5772 B EN EFIT FOR Young vvvvw .oa .org/podcast/ Life & RRJ. Fn . & Sat . Alcoholics Anonymous 8 am - 5 pm . 22 01 AAM EETING: NE Oregon 24 Hour 1Ot h St . Been There Done That, Hotline Open Meeting 1-866-285-0617. DON'T FORGET t o take Sunday; 5 30 - 6 :30 yo ur signs down after Grove St Apts NARCOTICS your garage sale. ANONYMOUS: Corner of Grove & D St s Northeast Oregon Nonsmo king W ed .. 8 p .m . Classifieds Ba ker County Library Whee l Cha1r Access ible

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FRI. & Sat.; 7 am - ? MULTI-FAMILY SALE & FRI & SAT. 9a m-3pm . Open Ho use: Fri. & 614 18th St Unit W. 1514 2nd St., Baker. Sat ; 7 A M - 7 1S6S3 Lots of good st uff at Books, movies, clothgood pric es Ill W . Ca mpbell Lp. ATV ing f or all ages anrack & ramps, Pickup ti que freezer. Bake salel r HUGE SALE in Granite l bed, Bed frame, Chma hutc h. De s k. Sm N. M ain St . June 2S to FOR 30; 9 AM-5 PM & July freezer & fridge, Tabl e FUNDRAISER Cathleen Scott June saw , Wood trailer 1 & 2; 10 AM-4 PM . 30th. Various houseHUGE SALE. Hiw ay 7 MULTI-FAMILY SALE. hold items, kn ife co lStorage. Guy st uff too ! 32 11 13th St. Fri. & lection, other donated &S 8 7 Sat.;Sam -3 pm. Too . item s. 2608 M ay Fn. at ; am-· much t o list I Co rn m un1 ty Lane, Room . JUNE 30TH. 8am-4pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 24 36 Chu rch St . Sat ; 8 am - 7 . 1524 Doors, tools, f urniture, Church St. Antique GARAGE SALE. 104 Oask St. Fri. & Sa t. glasswa re, linens, colBurro ughs. add ing maJune 29-30. New t healec ti bles, b ed d in g, chin e. maple bu nk ter system. t ru ck tool dishes, house plants, bed s, vint age items, box, good golf clubs, scaffold1ng, ca binet s, des k, ni ce furniture, household items, co lcocka too . dishes. DON'T MISS lec ti b les, n1 ce old THIS ONE I butc her block, good LG. 3-FAMIL Y Sale. Fri . clothmg, much more . 6/ 29 & Sat., 6/30: 7 am SUMPTER. 204 A usti n 7 - 5 pm. 2323 Fa ilin g St. Thur. - Sat.; Sa mGARAGE SALE. Sat. Jim Bea m collecti on & Ave . Sm. glass front June 30, 10 arn 304 much more! wood stove. wood fu rM Ave. _ nace, ceme nt m ix er, - 1- 4-----::y-=-a-rd--:-,-G=-a-r_a_g_e_ 5 we lde r, ra d ial a rm GIANT YARD SALE! saw , Sales-Union Co. saw , t a b le 560 Sum merville Rd . JOinter/p lanner, misc. 402 1ST ST. SAT, JUNE Fri . 8am-5pm, & Sat. too ls, f reezer, 12 vo lt 30, 8a m-Noon. Din ing Sa m-Noo n. Computer w hee lc ha ir loader, table w/ 4 chairs, tw in desk, BBO gas grill , A la ska n sty le lumber bed, lot s of baby & golf clu bs. camping kids item s & cl ot hes, m1ll. Coca Cola maequ ip . and mise items ! chine & m uc h. m uch BBO, kit chen appliLot s for everyon e! more !! ances, f urn it ure, lots HUGE SALE June 28th of misc . MAKE ME AN OFFER! to July 7th 7am-6pm . Tools, collectibles, es- BACKYARD SALE! Old Lot s of steel w heels & tat e, dec or, you name stuff, nevv stuff, 2 som e w ooden ones. it . JU NE 30TH at NELm uch st uff ! 2002 E 0 ant iques, fu rnitu re, old SON STORAGE, UNI T Ave, Fri & Sat . farm equipment, cast C_O_V_E_, _9_0_7 _H-ii_I _S_t ._ L - a-st 27. " D .. St. behind Ad- _ iron. lot s of t ools. Too of 2 Estat e Sa les plus ler baseball fi eld . Sa t muc h t o me nti o n . North Pow der off ex it only, 8 am - 2 pm. No 3 fam ilie s, lot s of 285 lots of signs. ea rly sales m isc . Everything must go I Fn & Sat , Jun e HUGE SALE. Treasures SATURDAY ONLY 29 & 30. 1Oam-4pm. 9 am - 2 pm . 1219 Galore! Fri. 29th and Sat. 30th . 7am-Noon. Church St . Tools, com- YARD SALE. 395 N. 16th , Elg1n. Lot s of pressor. b ooks, furni2004 East 0 Ave. Close to Willow household it ems. Sat, t ure. electronics & lot s School. more ! June 30, 8am-5pm.

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The Observer

AT A GLANCE

East-West game asuccess

Arizona wins Wildcats win CWS title 4-1, SA

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Eli Wolfe

MCTphoto

Dustin Ackley of the Seattle Mariners dives back to first safely in the third inning as Oakland Athletics first baseman Brandon Hicks bobbles the pick off throw Tuesday.

Eastern Oregon crowds top-10 at national meeting in St. Louis EOU Athletics

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012

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TRANSACTIONS

DURHAM BULLS - Announced RHP Kyle Farns-North w ill OOJin il rehab assrJnment tldrled LJ-IP AlexTorres from Tampa Bay

BASEBALL

American League

Carolina l eague

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THE OBSERVER & BAKER CITY HERALD

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

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Rent Union Co.

760- Commercial Rentals

3 BDRM, 2 bath home RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE: 2013 First St. , BK. Apw ith updated interior, log sidin g, v ery clean p rox . 1200 sq. ft. well man1 cure d yard in $4 50/mo. 1 yr . m in. Island City . No pet s . lease . Avail. 7/1/12. Avail. July 1st. $9 00 Cal154 1-519-2016. mo, first, la st & cleanIn g de p. C all 5 41- 96 3- 76 2 0 o r OFFICE SUITE for lea se, 700 sq . ft, all utilities 503-347-1076. provided, 1502 N Pine . Go o d locatio n, lot s of 3 BDRM, 2 bat h, manuf parking . Ava ilable July home. Very nice, cen1st. 541-963-3450 t ral a/c, $900 p lus dep, HU D O K. W/S pa id 910-0122

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820 - Houses For Sale Baker Co_

970 -Autos For Sale

2000 FORD Exc ursion CIRCUIT COURT XLT. Forest Green. 7 .3 FOR THE STATE lit r e d iese l. Full y OF OREGON equipp ed, good condiCOUNTY OF BAKER tio n. Moderately hig h m ilea ge , $9, 55 0. OLD W EST 541-91 0- 1 084, Sum - FEDE RA L CRED IT UN IO N, mervil le .

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Union Co. LAST 2 lot s ava ilab le in 55 + park, Moun ta in 2003 LINCOLN Tow 1 Park Estate s . D oub le Car, owned by p roverw i de on l y. b ia I " litt le o l' lady" 5 41- 910 - 35 1 3 or 29,000 m iles l l l Pearl 541-786-5648. w hite co lor, $13,750. 541-786-00 59, Cove

855 - Lots & Property Union Co.

2011 CHEVY Ma libu LS, 8,000 miles, ab solutely 81X113, 1818 Z Ave. li ke b rand n ew, w/ Util1t1es ava ilable, $45k 3 BDRM, 2 bath ra11ch in warranty. $ 16,80 0, O BO. 541-963-2668 qui et neighborhood, 541-52 3-7352 . B K nea r t he Hig h School. BEAUTIFUL COVE lot ADORABLE 2~~ 1 + Security Fenced Fi r e p lace , f e n ced, f or sa le, sp ec t acu lar '96 HONDA Civic Coup. allrl' wv. 795 - Mobile Home pat io, 2 car garage . 360 deg ree v iews, 10 . + Coded Entry 36 mpg . $3950/ 0BO. Agent s ' N el$159,000. Spaces • 3 .56 ac res, $39,00 0 . ::>-8659 54 1-52 3-3650, Dayle come. 541 -519-5 132 + Lighted for your protection ONE BLOCK from Saf e208-76 1-4843 . BC CLEAN 1 Bedroom + 4 different size units way, t railer/ RV spaces . ho use, nea r G ree nW at e r, sewer, gar- 4-BDRM., 2-BATH: On 2 ROSE RIDGE 2 SubdiVIwood school, $400. + Lots of RV storage o ut. ac res . 1 m i sion, Cove, O R. City: bage . $2 00. Jeri, manA~ - il $ 2 4 9,0 0 0. Go to No pets/smoking, not 41298 Chico Rd, Baker City Sewer/Water ava ilable. ager 541-962 -6246 LG HUD app roved, deoff Pocahontas 2acres1 mileout. blogReg ular p ri ce: 1 acre pos it, and re f . respot .corn for de tail s . m/1$69,900-$74,900. 541 - 523 - 9050 quired . First and last Call 541-403 -0398 for W e also prov id e property a showing . Baker. mont h s re n t . managem ent. Check Legals 5 41-786 - 0 4 2 6 or out our re ntal link on 2 STORAGE u n its, 541 -428-2 112 ou r w e bs 1t e NEED CASH BUYERS 12x24, $40/mo, 1808 wvvw .ranch nhome .co 1001 -Baker County Grea tl y discoun t ed 3 rd St, La G rande, 5 BDRM, 2 bath house, m or ca l l p r opert ies in Ba ke r Legal Notices (541 )398-1602 in Un ion. $900/m onth . County. www.upvvestNo pets, no smok ing . WALLOWA-WHITMAN propertydeals .com Va ll ey Re a l ty 7X 11 UNIT, $30 m o . NATIONAL Forest , 541-403-0773 541-963-41 74 . USDA Forest Service $ 2 5 d e p . 805 - Real Estate (541)91 0-3696. 825 - Houses for Ranch-N-Home Realty, On June 25, 20 12, W hitFULLY FURNISHED 3 Inc. 541-963-5450. bdrm , 2 bat h, f i reSale Union Co_ man D ist rict Rang er, place, fam ily room, hot A PLUS Re nta ls has Jeff Toma c, made a 3 BDRM , 1.5 bat h, 880 - Commercial sto rage units t ub, 3 blocks from hosdec is ion t o approve $135,000, 460 7t h St., TRUST DEED! available ava il ab l e p it a l , t he AC P lacer Imbler. 541-534-41 24 . Property I'll pay cash for your 2 012 m i d -Augu s t 5x 12 $30 permo 12-month M ining Plan V iew at www. rea l- 1200 PLUS sq. f t. prot h ro u g h m 1d - J une 8x 8 $25-$35 p er m o of Operat io ns w it h trust deed, real estate f essio nal of f ice space, estateea stemoregon .c 8x10 $30 perm o 20 13 . Comp le t e ly the best management 4 of f ices, recepti on om . Llst111g #1 840. contract or mortgage. ~plus d epos it~ ha nd icapped acc ess ipractices incl uded 1n a r ea , l rg ~ NO FEES ~ ble. $ 11 00, Northeast 1433 Mad iso n Ave .. th e decision memo, conference/break area, Mgmt. P r op. 3 BDRM, 2 1/2 bath, dbl or 402 Elm St. La and t o app rove t he FREE QUOTES hand icap acce ss ib le. car garage, 1908 sq . Grand e. (54 1)91 0-0354 L md a D 1 2-mon t h F'a.st F'riemlly and Hlir Pr1ce ne gotiab le pe r Call 54 1-403-1 524 ft., in Sun ny Hi lls. M ining Pla n of Op eralength of lease. NorthCall today! IN COVE, clean and spa$225,000. t ions w it h t he best east Property Manageciou s 2 bdrm row 541-910-3560 ma nagemen t prac ment (541 )91 0-0354. hou se. A ll app lianc e s Mo~age Broker/Owner t ices included in t he plus w/d $600 p lus Bonded A2ZSTORAGE de c i s 1on m e mo 5 ACRES, 10 w ide, 2 dep 1541 )568-4722 T h e se d e c 1s 1o ns * New or Joe Rudi bdrm mob il e h ome . authorize the mine op* Secure Snow roof, attache d 1-800-898-6485 LA GRANDE, 2 bdrm * 1Ox 15 e ra t o rs t o co m p let e s he d, 1 room cab 1n. mob ile h ome, w/s/g/ ~41-523-6485 541-523-5500 small-scale test 1ng opWate r, elect . generapaid . No sm oking, no erations of less t han ? 3365 17th St. Baker tor, Main Eagle Creek, pets . Carport, deck . acre at t he ir cla1m s . $50,000. $525 .00 . Both the A C Placer 509-946-6852. American West 541 -9 10-00 56. Capital Benefits, claim and the L inda D Storage cla1m are lo cate d apW.DiR LLC 7 days/24 hour access SMALL 2 bd rm ho use BEAUTIFUL 4 bdrm, 3 925- Motor Homes prox imate ly 2 m iles w 1th part1al f e nc ed 541 -523-4564 bath ho m e 1n Is land n ort h of Sum p ter, yar d, w/d incl ude d, COMPETITIVE RATES City Ve ry large garag e 1982 32' Jaco 5th whee l: O regon near Crac ker w/g pd . $57 5 re nt, Behind Arm ory on East Fully 820 - Houses For self co ntained . w/ office, sit s on large Creek Road - Count y and H Stree ts. $500 de p $3500. 54 1-523-311 0 lot, plus irrigat ion we ll. Sale Baker Co. Road 5 53 (lega l de503-991 -1789 . N ew ly r e m o d e l e d , sc riptions of th e m inH JUST REDUCED H 930 Recreational m ust see ! ing c laim s are T 9 S, R FSBO. 3000+ sq ft 3 760 - Commercial Vehicles Contact 541 -963-53 15. 37 E, Section 20 and bdrm, 2 bath. Hig h-end Rentals T 9 S, R 37 E, Se ction THE SALE of RVs not comp let e r emode l . 17) 24X40 SHOP, wa lk-in & bea ri ng an Oregon in$175 ,00 0 . rm ls.c om HOME & Sho p For Sale MINI STORAGE overhead doo rs, small sig nia of compliance is ML#1 2590961 By Owner In Co v e office area. $350 mo. o Secure il lega l: ca ll Bu ild in g The assoc iat ed Decis ion Call 541 -5 19-2625 3 bdrm, 2.5 bat h, plus ofM a m os ar e avai lab le $300 d ep . Codes ffiO~ 373-1 257 . o Keypad Entry f ice . 1614 sq . ft. Built upon req ue st fro m 541 -9 10-3696 o Auto-Lock Gate in 1994. V1ew inteno r ** REDUCED ** FSBO: th e Whit m an Ranger B EAU T IFULLY MAIN& ext erior p ictures: o Security Lighting APPROX. 1300 sq ft. REMODELED 3-bd rm , D istri ct , 3 285 11th TAINED 23 ft. Google vwvw.trulia.com o Fenced Area comm erc ia l bu s ines s 2-bath, 1400+ sq . ft . Street, Bak e r Cit y, U ltra - Lit e T ho r w/ Add ress: 1506 Jasper barb) (6-foot downtown, p rim e locaO regon, 978 14 . $77,5 00. 240 5 Baker p ull -out, f ull y co nSt. O nly senous and NEW llx25 units tion . Attract iv e st oreSt . Se e pi ct u res on ta ined , sl eeps 6 , Thi s decisio n is not subpre-qualified buyers for "Big Boy Toys" f ront. M t. Em ily Propj ect t o appeal pu rsucra igslist .org newe r rubb e r ro of , Can v ievv by appt. Call 541 -5 19-2625 e r ty Manag e m e nt ant to 36 CFR 215.12 . s m o ke f ree . $ 12 k. only 541 -910-4114 541 -9 10-0345. LG. N o c omme nt s ex 541 -437-9190 . LG press ing conce rn s or 12ACRES ON THE NEWLY REMODELED, LIGHT WEIGHT 19' f ully BEARCO BUSIN ESS on ly s uppo rt ive co mT ri-lev e l, 3 bdrm, 3 POWDER RIVER Park 3600-1200 sq . ments w ere re ceived equ ipped 2004 t rai ler. Manufact ured Home. bath . Dining a rea, lg . ft. un its available . For du ri ng t h e 30 day Slee ps 3 like new 1782 sq . ft. New ly reliv in g ro CLASSIC ST ORAGE om vv/ f ire more 1n f o ca ll co m me nt pe rio d on $6,900, 54 1-963-567 4. 541 -524-1534 m odeled w it h 24 x 30 p lace, lg great roo m , 541 -963-77 11 . LG . t he propo se d ac t1 on shop an d three bay d o ub le car ga rage, SOMEBODY' S GOING 2805 L St reet (36 CFR 2 15 12 1ell1)) machine sh ed . Just 9 new de c k, 2 bdrm NEW FACILITY I I PRIME OFFICE & retail Lega l not ice begm TO G ET A G REAT space ava II. for rent at Variety of Sizes Availabl e miles outs ide of Baker rent a I un 1t , o n . 83 ning t he comment peDEALI 200 8 National 1405 Campbell St. Call Sec urity A ccess Entry City $180, 000, 00 ac re s. 1006 2 1st St . riod of t hese dec iSu rf S 1de 29A 1 1K 541-403-1138. Ca II 541 -963-5996 RV Sto rage 541-523-4434 Sion s w a s f irst p ub mi le s D ouble s li delis hed in the BAKER double air- aw n in g- diCITY HERAL D, Baker Public Notice nette s leeps two- sofa C1ty, O regon on M ay s lee p s t vvo - w a l k FORM LB-1 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING aroun d q ueen - ex tra 11 ' 2012. large showe r- co rne r A publicmeeting of the Board of Directorsof theNorth Powder Cemetery Maintenance District will be heldm Monday, July2, 2012 at 6:30 pmat The Grange kitc hen- f ull base ment- Lega l No . 00025705 Hall, ''E" street, North Powder, Oregm. The purpose ofthismeEting is to discuss the budget for thefiscal bienniumbeginning July1, 2012asapproved by the North f u ll pa i nt- lo ade d - Pu b li sh ed : Ju ne 27, Powder Cemetery District Budget Committee. Asummary of thebudget ispresentedbelow. A copy ofthebudget may be inspectedor obtainedat 100 "D" Street, 20 12 Pai d B EA U T I FU L North Powder, between thehours of 8a.m. and 4pm. This budget is for an_ annual _XX_ biennial budget period. Thisbudget wasprepared on ab a~ s of $ 119,000 . Priced t o accoLHJtingthat is _X:X_ thesameas_ different thanused thepreceding year. If different, the major changes and their effect on thebudget are: NONE sell $65,000 . ON JUN E 15, 20 12, an (trade-In possible) app licat io n wa s fi led 541 -910-0508 LG by O regon T rail Radio, Tele hone: 541·898·2623 Email: Inc . w 1t h th e Fe deral Commun icatio ns Com960 -Auto Parts FINANCIAL SUMMARY . RESOURCES mission req uesting it' s Actual Amount AdoptedBudget ApprovedBudget TOTALOF ALL FUNDS consent t o t he assign 2006-2010 Next Biennium 201 2· 14 ThisB1enn1um 2010-12 BAKER CITY m ent of lice nse of Sta$26,652.15 $32,000.00 $37,750.00 t ion KC MB(F M) a nd $3,97500 $2,00000 $2,000 00 FM Tra ns lat or St at ion $$$3.895.00 K229BN , La Gran de, O regon f rom O rego n $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $2.000.00 Tra1l Ra dio, In c . t o $1,310.57 $450.00 $400.00 KCMB, L LC. Clare M . AUTO SALVAGE $27 219.06 $27650.00 $30700.00 Ferguson-Capps is th e $65.051.78 $65100.00 $73 850.00 100% owner of OreUsed Part s gon Trai l Rad io , Inc . Parts Locat e r FINANCIAL SUMMARY -REQUIREMENTS BYOBJECT CLASSIFICATION David N. Capps is th e Se rv1ce $20,600.00 $21,900.00 $19.491 .64 V ice Presid e nt . T he Unwanted cars & $11,75000 $1 5,00000 $7.71705 t en p erce nt (10 % l or tru cks t ow ed aw ay $3,875.00 $20,950.00 $1 7.750.00 mo r e m embe rs of KCMB, LLC are P.anSave $$ today! $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $2.000.00 dolp h M c Kone, Debra 541 -523-7500 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 M c Kone, Josep h Cos32 10 H Street t el l o an d Vi c t or ia Op en Sat urdays Ga ndy . S t a t 1o n $31968.09 $9 000.00 $10 000.00 Balance and Reserved for Future Ex nditure KCM BIFM) ope rates at $65,051.78 $65 100.00 $73 m .oo LOOKING FOR 104.7 mH z w ith st u1966 dios located at 1009-C FINANCIAL SUMMARY -REQUIREMENTS BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNITOR PROGRAM* M erc ury M o ntclair o r Ad a m s Av e, La ram Mo nt e rey f o r parts . 0.30 0.3 0.3 Grand e, Ore go n. FM 503-254-3199 Translat or K229BN op0.30 0.30 0.3 erate s on 93. 7 m Hz. A copy of t he app licat ion FIVE STAR T OWING and relat ed mat e ria ls Your community are availab le fo r public Inspection at th e st uRate or Amount Imposed Rateor AmountApproved dios of KCMBIFM) at Permanent Rate Levy (rateliml .3197 per$1,000) 0.3197 0.3197 Local Option Levy 1009-C A dam s Av e. La Lev ·For General Obli ation Bonds Grand e, O regon duri ng r e gu l a r b u s in e s s STATEMENT OFINbEEiTEbNESS: NONE hours. towing compan y Reasonable rat e s Publish: June 27. 201 2 Publish: J un e 20, 2 2, 27, 541-523-1 555 29,2012 Legal no . 4767 Lega l no. 25583

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1001 - Baker County Legal Notices a. The p non t y o f th e lien o r int erest of t he ju dgment cred1tor; b. Land use lmNs and reg ulations appl1cab le t o t he property; c. A pp rov ed use s for t he p roperty; d. L1 m 1ts on farm1ng or forest pract ices on th e prop erty; e. Right s of neighboring pro perty owners; and f . Env ironm e nta l laws and reg ulations t hat affect the property .

M ICHA EL R. SANDOVAL , ADM INI ST RATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN ROSEMARY WOLF aka JEANN E R. WO LF , W E STERN The ju dg me nt c red it or may b id any porti on or C RED IT S ER V ICES CO ., an Or·egon corpoall of 1ts j udgment and rat ion d/b/a WAS HINGcost s allowed by ORS T O N M UTU A L FI 18 9 50(2) NANCE,CITIFINANCIA L , INC AME RI T ITLE, an Oregon corpo- Da t ed t his 31st day of ratio n, a n d CAR L May , 20 12 . DUTLI, TRU ST EE FOR AME RIT IT LE, an OreCivil DeQuty gon corporat ion, Tit le Defendant s .

By: A. Bowers Deputy

Case No. 12-065 NOTI CE O F SHERI FF' S Lega l No . 00025276 SALE OF REAL PROP- Published: June 6, 13, ERTY 20, 27, 2012 A w rit of executi on issue d from t his Court 111 t his ca use on May 15, 2012 , pu rsuant to a j u d gm e nt re nd e re d and en t ered on May 8, 2012, in f avor of O ld We st Fed era l Cred it Uni on . Pla intiff, and agai nst M ic hael R. Sandova l, Ad m ini st rator of t he Est ate of Jean Ros em ary W olf aka J ea nne R. Wo lf, Weste rn Cred 1t Services d/b/ a Wa shin gt on M utua l F1nance . C1tlf 1na nc ial, Ame riTi t le, an d Carl Dut il, Tru st ee for AmeriTit le, Def e nda nts . In t h e JUdg ment 1t w as ordered that a cert ain m ortga ge be fore clo sed . Th e execution 1ssued pu rsua nt t o t he j ud gment commanded me t o sell t he rea l property desc rib ed below to satisf y th e JU dg ment aga inst M ichael R. Sand ova l, Ad mi nist rat or of the Est ate of Jean Ros emary Wo lf aka J ea nn e R. Wo lf, West ern Cre d1t Services d/b/a Wa shin gt on M ut ua l Fin ance . Cit if ina nc ial, A me riTi t le, and Ca rl Dut li,Tru st ee f or AmeriTitle, Defe ndant s, in t he su m of $2 1 ,667 .95; p lus u npa i d in t e r e s t of $6,206 .81 to M ay 15, 20 12 ; p lus int erest accru ing at t he rate of 7% per an num on the un pa id pri n cipa l ba lance of $21 667. 9 5, f ro m May 15,20 12, unt il paid, p lus real property taxe s owed to Bake r County fo r t ax years 20 06-2009 111 t he sum of $ 1,829 .02 p lu s ac cr uing inte re st of $3 .72 per day as of Jan ua ry 10, 20 12, p lu s rea l pro perty taxe s owed t o Baker County for t ax year 20 12 in the s um o f $427 .24 an d tax yea r 20 11 111 the s urn o f $3 8 1 .84 plus inte rest accru ing at the ra t e of .24 28 cents p er day ; the f urt her sum of $ 1,89 5.00 as Pia i ntif f' s rea sonabl e attorney f ees an d $5 18 .70 as Plaint iff' s reasonable costs; p lu s th e c osts of sale . I w ill on J u ly 10 , 20 1 2, at1 0:0 0 a .m . at t he So uth East d oor of th e county c ou rtho use 1n Bak er C it y Ba ke r County, Ore gon, sell at public aucti o n (s ubject t o re de m pt ion as prov ided by law ) to t he highest bidder for cash or cashier's c heck in ha nd, all th e int erest t hat t h e abov e nam ed Def e nd ant s had o n Ap ril 7, 200 5, t he date of t he cont ract of sale, and all the intere st that Def endant s had thereafter, in t he f oll ow ing desc rib ed rea l property:

1010- Union Co. Legal Notices ON JUNE 15, 20 12, an applicat io n w as f iled by KSRV, Inc . w it h th e Fede ral Comm un icat ions Comm iss io n requ esting it 's c on sent to t he assignm ent of lice ns e of Sta ti on KW RLI FM ) an d FM Tr a n s lato r Sta t i o n K258BM , La Gra nd e, O rego n fro m KS RV, Inc. to KWR L, L LC. The officers, direct ors and shareho lders h olding ten percent (10%) or mom of th e st ock in KSRV, Inc . is David N. Ca pps . T he t en perce nt (10 % I o r mo re members of KWR L, LLC . ar e Ra n d ol p h M c Ko n e , Debra Mc Kone, Joseph Co ste ll o a n d V ic t o r ia Gan d y . Stat i o n KWRL(FM) operat es at 99 .9 m Hz w ith stud io s located at 1 009-C Adam s La G rand e, O rego n FM T ran slat o r K258 BM ope rates on 99 .5 mHz . A c opy of t he app lication and rela t ed m at e ri a ls are available fo r publi c inspect ion at t he stud ios of KWRL (FM) at 1009-C A dam s Ave . La Grand e, O regon durin g re g u l ar bu s i ne ss hours. Pub li sh : J une 20, 22, 2 7, 29, 2012 Leqa l no. 25581 ON JUNE 15, 2 01 2, an app licat io n was f iled by O regon Trail Ra dio, Inc . w it h t he Federal Communications Comm ission requesti ng it's conse nt to the ass ignment of l1cen se of Stat io n KCM B!FM) a nd FM Tra nslat or St atio n K2 29BN , La Grand e, O reg on from O regon Trai l Rad io , Inc . to KCMB . LLC Clare M . Ferguson-Capps is t he 10 0% own er of Oregon T rai I Rad io. In c. David N Capps is t he Vic e Pre s iden t . T h e t en perc ent (10 % ) or more m e m b e rs of KC MB, LLC a re Rando lp h Mc Ko ne, Debra M cKone, Joseph Co ste ll o a n d Vict o r ia G an d y . S tati o n KCM B!FM) op erates at 10 4 .7 m Hz with s tudios located at 1009-C Ada m s A ve, La Grande, Oregon . FM Tra nslato r K229 BN operates on 93.7 mHz . A copy of t he app li cation an d relat e d ma t eria ls are ava ilab le f or pub lic in sp ection at t h e studios of KCM B !FM ) at 10 09-C Adam s Ave . La Gra nde, O regon during r egu l ar bu si ne ss hours. Publi sh J une 20, 22, 2 7, 29, 2012 Le qa l no. 25582

Lot s 13 and 14, Block 3, N OTIC E OF Fo rec lo su re sale at C' s Stora ge CLA UD E O FFICE R' S 3 107 Cove Ave. FIRST A DDIT IO N, acLa Grande O R co rd ing t o t he of ficial 54 1-9 10-4 438. plat t here of, in t he City Unit #C34 amo unt due of Halfway, County of $775.00. The owner of Ba ke r an d Sta t e of prop erty t o be s old is O regon. Vic ki Graves. C' s Sto rag e is f orec losmg t he A LSO all that port1on of lein . Prop erty w ill be t he North one-half of so ld on A ugust 2, th e a lley adJOining sa1d 20 12 at 1Dam by a ucLot 14 o n t he South, t ion. as va ca te d by O rdina nee No. 1-7, a cert ifie d copy of wh ich w as reco rded Jan uary 3 1,1 97 9, in De e d B a ke r 7 90 5 0 7 3 , County Deed Records . The street address of the rea l property is: 154 Claude St reet , Ha lfway, O R 97834 B efo re bidding at th e sale, a prospect iv e bidder should indepen dent ly investigat e:

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810- THE OBSERVER & BAKER CITY HERALD

Pot-smoking husband lives in haze of youthful memories DEAR ABBY: My husband, who is 53, talks often about his college days when he smoked marijuana. Ttried it once and didn't like it. Over the past several years he has startoo smoking it again. I have told him I don't approve, but he says he does it only occasionally ''to take the ooge otr' Many times he has smokoo when we're out on bike rides, on road trips or a Sunday drive. It makes me feel like he nei:Xls to be high in order to have a good time with me. I tried compromising by asking him not to do it when we are together. He agrei:Xl, but he doesn't keep his word. He does it thinking I don't know what he's up to. I have noticoo that he is becoming forgetful and is sometimes unable lo undersland info1111ation. Is this amidlife crisis he's going through? How do I get him to stop? - MRS. POfHRAD TN WINONA, MINN. DEAR MRS. ParHEAD: It's not a midlife crisis.l'mlold lhallhe grass ~ml's available today is far stronger than when your hubby smoked it in college. Your husband may be becoming forgetful and unable to process info1111ation because he's smoking pot ALOT. or because of a neurological problem. Because marijuana slows reaction time, he should not be driving while under the influence, and you shouldn't be riding with him. Since you can't convince him to stop, you could benefit from visiting a support group for families and friends of individuals who are addicted to drugs, because marijuana is one, and it appears your husband has become addicted. P.S. Of course, marijuana is also illegal. DEAR ABBY: "Jeny;' my husband, has been sending pictures of himself to online dating sites, advertising for a personal relationship with the so-calloo "right woman:' 1feel this is a betrayal of our marriage vows and that it's cheating. He claims he's 'just looking" at what's out there. My concern is, why is he looking in the first place? All I get from him is "I love you" and "I want to be \V:ith you." I have seen these dating sites, and 1tee! hurt and betrayoo. Am I wrong to feel this \~iay, or should I believe

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what he says about han11less fun? - DROKEN-HEARTED LIDRA, TDUTSVTTJJ=<:, KY

DEAR LIBRA: Your instincts are right on the money. You have every right to feel betrayed, hurt and cheated on because your husband's words don't match his actions. What he's doing is not "harmless fun"; it is a danger to your marriage. Do not tolerate it. Run, don't walk, to a marriage counselor. If DEAR your husband won't go with you, go alone ABBY because your marriage could depend upon it. DEAR ABBY: I was divorced 20 years ago and have two children from my marriage. My ex-husband was black and I am Caucasian. Over the years, when I've discussed my children or showed photos of them, people have asked me if they arc "mixed;' ifthcy have the same father and if I was married to their father. I presume that some folks assume interracial marriage indicales a lack of good judgment, giving rise to further inappropriate questions. Twould love a good, snappy comeback to those questions without stooping to their level of rudeness. I have trioo, 'Why would you ask me that?" and got even more questions. Any advice or help you could give would be great. - 'lAKEN ABACKlN lNOlANA

DEAR TAKEN ABACK: Rather than a snappy comeback, why not simply answer "yes" to all three of those questions and end the conversation? Dear Abby is '-"ritten by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: "Abby's 1<avorite Recipes" and "More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.'' Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

- - - - - NEWS OF 1HE WEIRD - - - - Large Liz? Big Ben tower gets new name LONDON (AP)-The iconic Clock Tower of Britain's Parliament- widely, though incorrectly, known as Big Ben -is being renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, authorities said Tuesday. The 315-foot (96-meter)high structtrre, one of Britain's most recognizable landmarks, will now formally be known as Elizabeth Tower following a campaign by lawmakers to mark the monarch's 60 years on the throne. A House of Commons Commission statement said anangements were being made for the "decision to be implemented in an appropriate manner in due course." The tower was completed in 1858. It houses a fourfaced chiming clock and the famed 13.5 ton Big Ben bell. Over the years, people began calling the whole tower Big Ben. Prime Minister David Cameron, who backed the campaign for a change, said the new name was a ''fitting tribute to tlm queen and the service she has given our coootry." Opposition chief Ed Miliband, head of Britain's Labour Party, said the honor "rightly recognized Queen Elizabetl1's lifetime of dedication and tireless service."

Opponents, supporters rally on swearing code MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Several dozen people have held a profanity laced rally to protest a Massachusetts town's bylaw allowing police to hand out $20 tickets for public swearing. Some people shouted curse words while others earned profane posters supporting free speech at Monday's rally in

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the rain on the Middleborough Town Hall lawn. People who suppoit tl1e bylaw also showed up. The protest rally was organized by Adam Kokesh, a libertarian who publishes podcasts online from a Virginia studio. He says police can "steal from you if they don't like what's coming out of your mouth." But police won't be issuing any tickets ootil the state attorney general determines if the bylaw making public cursing a civil offense is constitutional. The bylaw was passed overwhelmingly two weeks ago at a town meeting. Public swearing was a crime ooder a seldom-enforced 1968 bylaw.

Man robs bank, sees police, confesses PORTLAND (AP) - A suburban Poitland man says he was so moved by a documentary exploring the cause of the Great Recession that he decided to rob a bank. But apparently tl1e film didn't make enough of an impression for the 50-year-old Gresham man to keep the loot. The Oregonian reports that Raymond Carl Knudson pleaded guilty Monday to sticking up a Bank of Am mica branch in April, a crime he confessed within minutes of committing. According to court documents, Knudson entered the bank and handed over a robbery note. Then he drove to the Gresham Police Department carrying all $425 of the loot and confessed. He told investigators he felt compelled to rob the bank after watching ''Inside Job." He's scheduled for sentencing

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Woman gets $1.4M utility bill in error ABILENE, Texas (AP) - A lot of people gripe when they get high summertime electric bills. But Kristin Haniger's bill was nearly $1.4million. The Abilene, Texas, woman immediately called her provider, Potentia Energy. She quickly learned that her bill was an error. The utility provider also excused a $66,000 late fee listed on the bill. Potentia told the Abilene Reporter-News it had flagged the bill and had marked it to be held, but the bill mistakenly got sent out. The bill said Haniger was being charged 100,000 cents, or $1,000, per kilowatt hour. The normal rate ranges from 8.2 cents to 12.1 cents. Carmen Balver, director of the nonprofit protection group Consumer Watchdog recommended contacting state officials if people nm into difficulty while trying to settle a dispute about an over-the-top bill.

$12,800 found on trash can in Clarksville CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - About $12,800 found in a bank bag on top of a trash can in Clarksville, Tenn., has been returned to the owner, who was hospitalized after suffering a reaction to medication. Police said Monday that 49-year-old Kenneth Allen of Clarksville foood the bag outside a convenience store Saturday evening. He alerted police who discovered that the owner of the money had been hospitalized because of the effect of the medicine. - From wire reports

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Baker City Cycling Classic Nearly 200 riders take part in the event, now in its 11th year. Saturday's events are all downtown and spectator-friendly.

Celebrating the Fourth Local communities pull out all the stops as they celebrate America on Independence Day. From Sumpter to Imnaha, the flag will be flying proudly.

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Dakota tunes up The 2012 Music at the Market summer concert series continues Saturday at Max Square in La Grande with the Dakota Brown Band pe:rforming.

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Max Summer Concert Series Three-piece punk rock band Salidity perlorms Thursday evening in the series, which continues through the end of August.

2012 Biennial Art Show ArtsEast honors artists whose works were selected for the show with an opening reception Friday evening at Nightingale Gallery.

Courthouse Series Portland-based band Never Strangers shares its brand of eclectic, lively acoustic music at the summer concert series coming to Enterprise Thursday evening.

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Three-day stage race returns • What: Baker City Cycling Classic, a three-day, four-stage bicycle race

• When: June 29-July 1 • Where: Baker City • Details: Saturday's events are all downtown and spectator-friendly

• Contact: www.bakercitycycling. org

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This weekend the roads of Eastern Oregon will require more sharing than usual, when the nearly 200 racers take part in the Baker City Cycling Classic. The event is in its 11th year and for the first 10 years it was called the Elkhorn Classic Bicycle Stage Race. That name was retired last year when race director Ernie Conway stepped down. Brian Vegter is race director of the Baker City Cycling Classic and it is put on by Baker Loves Bikes. This year there are two local riders -Loren Henry and Jason Hardrath, both of Baker City. Of the entrants, ages range from 16 to 56, and some are returning for the 11th year in a row. This race, by the way, was the first in the country to allow women to race the same distance as the men. There are four stages -one Friday and Sunday, and two Saturday. Friday's is the Catherine Creek Road Race. The first peloton takes off from Baker High School at 1:30 p.m. This stage heads out Highway 30 to Haines and North Powder, then onto Highway 237 over Telocaset Hill through Pyles Canyon to Union. Then they tum southest on Highway 203 to ride

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On Saturday afternoon, riders in the Baker City Cycling Classic will race on a fast 1 K loop in downtown Baker City. This is the most spectator-friendly stage ofthe three-day event, and those who come to watch are encouraged to cheer for the bicyclists. Baker City has two local riders: Loren Henry and Jason Hardrath.

past Catherine Creek State Park, Medical Springs and Pondosa to finish near Baker City. Friday night, both racers and the community are invited to a spaghetti dinner from 6-9 p.m. at Baker High School, 2500 E St. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children, and proceeds support the BHS volleyball team. Saturday's Historic Baker City Time Trial is a 10-mile round-trip route out Old Highway 30, with a finish on Main Street in front of the Geiser Grand Hotel. (Parking will be restricted on Estes and Dewey for this race, from about 7:30 a.m. to noon.) Saturday afternoon brings the Tour d'Town Criterium, where racers speed along a 1K 1-shaped loop in downtown Baker City.

Parking will be restricted on Main, Valley, First, Second, Broadway, Court and Washington. The first group, the Men 4/5 and Master's 4/5, begins at 2 p.m. The next races are: •2:40 p.m.- Men Master's 1!213 • 3:30p.m.-Women 4/5 • 4 p.m.- Women Pro 1!213 • 4:50p.m.- Men 3 • 6 p.m.- Men Pro 1!2 Between the time trial and criterium is a bicycle rodeo and race for youth up to age 13. See story under "Briefly'' on this page for details. Saturday will also feature a vendor area on Washington between Main and First streets. Offerings will include bicycle apparel, art, Oregon-made energy

bars and more. The final stage, the 102-mile Tour d'Horn Road Race, starts at 8 a.m. Sunday at BHS. The route goes out Highway 7 to Austin Junction, then east to Unity and up Dooley Mountain to finish at the top with a celebration. The prize money is funded by entry fees and Bella Main Street Market, the race's major sponsor. "Bev (Calder) is putting up the lion's share of the prize purse," Vegter said. This bike race is truly a community event. Volunteers help with every stage, and teams from the high school- both sports and activity- raise money by helping with various aspects, from filling water bottles to staffing feed stations.

Thursday Art Night: 'Blood, Sweat & Gears' To kick off the bicycle theme this week, Thursday Art Night will feature the documentary "Blood, Sweat and Gears." TAN begins at 6:30p.m. June 28 at the Eltrym Theater, 1809 First St., Baker City. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors, or $2 for riders with race numbers who are racing in the Baker City Cycling Classic. Proceeds benefit Baker Loves Bikes. Storytelling is at 6:30 p.m. the theme ''Taking Off the Training Wheels- Tales of Change." The fihn follows at 7 p.m. "Blood, Sweat and Gears" tells the story of an American professional cycling team devoted not only to cleaning up the sport of cycling but to succeeding in the Tour de France.

Kids bike race planned for Saturday afternoon Kids will once again get the chance to race their bicycles during the Baker City Cycling Classic, and this year the older riders can cruise the same route as the adult racers. This event is sponsored by the Baker County YMCA and the Baker City Police Department. It begins Saturday at 11:30 a.m. with registration and safety checks on Main Street. The races begin at 1:15 p.m., with the starting line at Main and Washington. Youth races up to age 13 are welcome to enter. Those age 5 and younger will race 250 yards. Ages 6 to 9 will do two laps on the Criterium route for a total of 1.25 miles. Ages 10 to 13 will race for three laps, which is 2 miles.

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Northeast Oregon celebrates Fourth Lake a top priority each year. Framed by the moraines, the lake provides a stunning backdrop. Thousands fill front lawns and the state and county parks to view this spectacular event. Come early to get a good spot to view the spectacular display that starts after dark. For the seventh year, Bruce Lawson, of Homeland Fireworks Inc., will shoot the fireworks.

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Haines is the place to be this Fourth of July, whether you want pancakes, artwork or to take in some rodeo action at the Haines Stampede grounds. Actually, you have three chances for the rodeo. The first is the Shriners Team Roping Benefit at 5:30p.m. July 2. This event was added to the Stampede last year to benefit the Shriners Children Hospital. Forty percent of the entry fees and 100 percent of the gate fees will be donated to the hospital. To enter the stampede, open is three for $25; #7 draw is four for $25. 40 percent of entry fees are paid out to participants. Gate admission is $2. For information, call541-910-9019. The annual Haines Stampede starts July 3, with slack at 9 a.m. and the rodeo at 5:30p.m. Admission is $7 adults, $3 ages 6-12 and free for 5 and younger. The Stampede continues at 1:30 p.m.July4. And on Independence Day, the town goes all out to celebrate. Community events are: • 7-10 a.m., Elkhorn Grange Cowboy Breakfast, $7 for ages 13 and older $5 for ages 7-10 and free for 6 and younger • 10 a.m., parade • 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Art in the Park • 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., barbecue in the park • 10 p.m., fireworks show

La Grande fireworks show It's time to celebrate the old red, white and blue. Gates open at 7 p.m. July 4 at Community Stadium on the EOU campus for what is billed as the largest single-day event in Union County- the fireworks show. The fireworks are shot off after

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The Wallowa parade starts at 11 a.m. July 4, followed by a barbecue at the city's fire hall.

dark. But a lot of activities lead up to that moment, as the crowds build on the stadium field and throughout the neighborhoods. "The playing field in Community Stadium is usually packed, and the surrounding neighborhoods are packed with people," said Steve Combs, a longtime member of the Union County Fireworks Action Committee, which helps put on the show. Western Fireworks of Candy, which does shows throughout the West, is in charge oflighting up the night. As usual, volunteer firefighters will be on hand to put on water games for the kids, and one or two firetrucks from the Union County Fire Museum will be on hand to give rides for the kids. There will be face-painting, the pig train from Island City and numerous food vendors serving up

everything from cotton candy to ice cream. Ra:ffie tickets will be on sale to help pay for the show. The fireworks costs $9,000 to put on, and the entire show budget is about $12,000, Combs said. Five grand prizes are available in the ra:ffie this year - Goss Motors has donated a 2003 Chevy Malibu, a $1,000 pair of diamond earrings from La Grande Gold & Silver, a $500 tire and service certificate from Les Schwab, 100 gallons of fuel from Waldrop Oil and a 2 1/2 minute, $300 shopping spree at Grocery Outlet. There are also 25 of what Combs calls "almost grand prizes." The drawing will be done on a local radio station July 16. Tickets will be sold up through La Grande Crazy Days July 13-14.

Ticket sellers include the local Philly kids group, local Lions clubs and the La Grande High School football team. Tickets are $2 a piece or seven for $10. It takes approximately two months offundraising to get the show paid for, Combs said. The musical group Standard Deviation, a cover band playing classic rock and roll, will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. 'We're pretty proud of the show we put on for this small community," Combs said.

Shake the Lake Wallowa Lake is the backdrop for the county's spectacular fireworks display sponsored by the Wallowa County Chamber and area businesses, organizations and individuals. Locals and visitors alike make the fireworks display at Wallowa

Imbler parade The Old-Fashioned Imbler Fourth of July parade lineup will begin at 11 a.m. at Imbler High School. The parade starts at noon, with kids on bicycles, classic cars, horses and buggies, tractors and fire trucks. People who want to be in the parade just need to show up. The parade goes in a big loop. It starts at the school, goes down Seventh Street, turns west on the highway and then turns on First Street back to the high school. The grand marshals this year are Imbler residents Terry and Jeri Knight, who have driven many grand marshals in their classic car. The new school will have an open house for the old building and the new building after the parade, from about 1 to 3 p.m. "People might want to take pictures of the old building and the new building," Superintendent Doug Hislop said. "If all goes well, the old building will be gone by the time school starts in the fall." Lostine Flea Market Lostine gears up for its annual flea market, this year held July 4 through July 7. See Celebrate I Page 4

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Continued from Page 4 Come browse through scores ofbooths along the streets of Lostine featuring food, crafts and collectibles. Vendors will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each morning from 6:30 to 10:30, the Southfork Grange will be cooking up breakfast. Come by for a hearty meal before exploring the wares. Saturday at 9 a.m., the Moffit's Band will play downtown. The Lostine River Run is also that day. Registration begins by the Lostine School on Wallowa Street at 7 a.m. Racers will be bussed to the 10 km. and 5 km. starts. Races begin at 9 a.m. and finish at the school.

City of Wallowa celebrates The City ofWallowa is gearing up for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration and invites the public to join the parade, come to the city-wide barbecue and enjoy a traditional holiday event. The parade starts at 11 a.m. in Wallowa and is followed by food, music, and fun at the fire hall. 4-H club members are selling hamburgers and hotdog meals accompanied with potato salad, baked beans and a drink. The Wallowa High School FFA will sell desserts. Gary and Teny Moffit are scheduled to play music during the barbecue and vendors are welcome to sell their wares at no charge. For more parade and vendor information, contact Wallowa City Hall at 541-886-2422.

Grassroots festival seeks entertainers, food vendors

On Thursday, Garth Reese and Devin Becker, both involved with special collections and digitizing at the University ofldaho Library, will be in Wallowa County for public presentations on dealing with old photos and documents. There will be a 1:30 p.m. Thursday meeting at the Wallowa City Hall and a 7:30p.m. Thursday meeting at the Joseph Methodist Church. The public is invited to bring questions, inquisitive minds and even samples of the things in the closet. If you are wondering about the old things in your- or your dad's or mom's -closet, this will be an opportunity to ask an expert about how to handle them. What should we be saving? How should we protect things? Is there a way to describe and catalog them so that the next generation will understand what they are

or partner is needed to participate. For more information, call Cheryl at 541-910-0433.

Food vendors and street entertainers are wanted for the Union Grassroots Festival in UnionAug.11. Call 541-7 86-1492 or email unionchamber@eoni.com for more details. Also to get on the list for the city-wide yard sale, call Naydene at 541-910-5425.

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and mean? Can or should they be donated or loaned to a local museum or a library? Are there tax advantages to donations? What is digitizing all about? Reese is head of special collections and archives at the University of Idaho Library, and previously held positions at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York and the UniversityofOklahoma. Becker is the digital initiatives and scholarly communications librarian at the University ofldaho Library. His article on the digital archiving practices of emerging writers is coming out in the journal American Archivist this fall. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wallowa County Museum, and funded by grants from the Soroptimists and the Wallowa County Cultural Trust Coalition. Call Rich Wandschneider at 541-432-4150 with questions.

Arts East offers ukulele classes ArtsEast is pleased to announce that Sharon Porter will be joining their Community School of the Arts program as a beginning ukulele instructor. Porter, who recently retired from the Education Department at Eastern Oregon University, is the founder of the Coalition ofUnion County Ukuleles, a group that performs and hosts jams around the area. Lessons are available to ages 10 to adult. Fees are $20 for a half-hour lesson or pro-rated for longer sessions. Students should commit to four lessons and loaner instruments are available. Lessons are held at the Community School of the Arts Building.

Line dance classes are being offered to the community this sunnner. The classes will be Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Union County Senior Center in La Grande, Monday evenings at the VFW in Union at 6, and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Union County Senior Center. There will be no charge for the classes, and no experience

Classic Cruise-In revs up Saturday evening A Classic Cruise-In will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday. People can drive their classic car, truck, motorcycle or bicycle to the parking lot between WalMart and Primo's Pizza in La Grande. For more information, call Jeny at 541-9103871.

Timber Cruisers display classic cars The Union County Timber Cruisers will have cars on display every Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at La Grande Town Center. The public is welcome to come out and check out this blast from the past.

with Hannah Hatley Pharmacist at Red Cross United Drug Confusing headlines? In one day, referring to the same study, you might read: "Caffeine can increase breast cancer risk" and "Caffeine Consumption Not Associated with Breast Cancer in Most Women." So, what's a person to do? Find the original study if you can. In the study that generated the headline "Caffeine can increase breast cancer risk," all participants were women 45 years or older and the increased risk correlated with drinking more than four cups of coffee daily. This research cannot be generalized to women younger than 45 or who drink fewer than four cups of coffee daily. If you cannot get a copy of the original article, look for other stories on the same topic for comparison. Remember that animal and laboratory research are important, but we cannot assume that human research will show the same results. Also, research involving only a few people or includes only one gender, age or ethnicity cannot be generalized to everyone.

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Dakota Brown Band performs With the release of their fivesong EP, the Dakota Brown Band is finally off the ground after a year since their inception. The Dakota Brown Band performs as part of the 2012 Music at the Market concert series from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Max Square in La Grande. June 11, 2011 marked therelease date of their EP, titled "Find Your Way." The album is not what you might expect for a debut self release from four young, small town guys. The EP boasts a strong structure, start to finish, with crafty song writing, beautiful melodies, and outstanding musicality from the entire band. Brown, 21, undoubtably has a gift for singing. But it wasn't until after a major car accident that Brown discovered his love for singing. "Something just clicked after that," Brown said. "It was like I suddenly knew that singing was what I was meant to do." Already playing guitar prior to the accident, the wreck forced him to relearn guitar, left-handed, after suffering severe injuries to one hand. Help later arrived when Brown teamed up with 20-yearold local guitarist Luke Basile. The two formed a duo and went on to

unable to join the group due to a different schooling location, but was still able to add his part for the album. Tucker Murphey currently takes the place of the live drummer for the group. The group is hard at work at performing shows throughout Eastern Oregon and parts ofWashington. They are currently writing and have plans of releasing a full length CD by late summer of2012. "Find Your Way" can be found on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon. 2012 Music at the Market Schedule June 30 - Dakota Brown

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writing and performing in their hometown of Pendleton. After extensive duo work, the time came to assemble the band. Brown and Basile, both music students at the local college, decided to have fellow student and bassist Mike Kellison to join the group.

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jewelry studio and gallery, 2 S. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-5202 The Sheep Shed, 207 N. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-7000 T.W. Bronze, 202 Golf Course Road, Enterprise, 541-398-0380 Uptown Art, 18 S. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-7000 Valley Bronze Gallery, 18 S. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-7445

LIVE MUSIC • Bear Mountain Pizza Co., 21041sland Ave., La Grande, 541-963-2327 Bud Jacksons Sportsmans Bar and Grill, 2209 Adams Ave., La Grande, 541-962-7858 Earth & Vine, 2001 Washington Ave., Baker City, 541-523-1687 Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City, 541-523-1889 Haines Steak House, 910 Front St., Haines, 541-856-3639 Joe Bean's, 1009 Adams Ave., La Grande, 541-624-5600 Lear's Main Street Pub & Grill, 111 W. Main St., Enterprise

LG Brewskis, 267 S. Main St., Union, 541-562-6286 Mount Emily Ale House, 1202AdamsAve., La Grande, 541-962-7711 Outlaw Restaurant & Saloon, 108 N. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-4321 Stubborn Mule Saloon & Steakhouse, 104 S. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-6853 Ten Depot Street, La Grande, 541-963-8766 Terminal Gravity, 803 School St., Enterprise, 541-426-0158

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21 WEDNESDAY I Baker City Farmers Market: 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Geiser-Pollman Park, Campbell and Grove streets I Ballroom Dancing : 5:30-6:30 p.m.; La Grande High School, La Grande High School auditorium, 708 KAve;541-663-3300. I Nature Walk: Join an interpreter on the trails around Flagstaff Hill; $8 adults, $4.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; 541-523-1843. I Under It All: Staff Interpreter discusses mid-19th century underpinnings; $8 adults, $4.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Baker City; 541-523-1843.

28 THURSDAY I Art to the Max Summer Concert Series: Salidity performs punk rock; free; 7-9 p.m.; Max Square, corner of Fourth Street and Adams Avenue, La Grande. I Buffalo Bill Boycott: Boycott uses music, both traditional and contemporary, to tell the story of the pioneers who settled the

West. In a second program, he demonstrates the art of Indian Sign Language used by Native Americans, explorers, and traders; 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.; $8 adults, $4.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Baker City; 541-523-1843. I Country Swing Thursday: A modern style of country Western dancing that is a mixture ofthe country two-step and east coast swing with various moves from West Coast swing, salsa and other ballroom styles; $3 before 8 p.m., $5 after 8 p.m; dance instruction available from 7:30 to 8 p.m.; Maridell Center, 1124 Washington Ave., La Grande;541-910-5042.

I Courthouse Concert Series: Concerts every Thursday evening of the summer; free; 5:30-7 p.m.; Wallowa County Courthouse, 101 S. River St., Enterprise. I Enterprise Farmers Market: Includes live music 5:30p.m.- 7 p.m; 4-7 p.m.; Wallowa County Courthouse, 101 S. River St.. I Live music: Satchel Biggins and the Well Swung; free; 8 p.m.;Ten Depot Street, 10 Depot St., La Grande; 541-963-8766. I Locavore Thursdays in Cove: farmers market and you-pick garden; noon-5 p.m.; Ascension School, 1140 Church St .. I Terry LaMont: Country, classic and tropical rock as well as

requests; 5-7:30 p.m.; American Legion, 2129 Second St., Baker City; 541-523-2141. I The New Old Chautauqua: Variety show for all ages; $10 for adults, $8 for children/students; 7:30p.m.; OKTheatre, 208W. Main St., Enterprise. I Thursday Art Night: Featured film is "Blood, Sweat & Gears:'; $6 adults, $4 students and seniors, $2 for racers in the Baker City Cycling Classic; 6:30p.m.; EltrymTheater, 1809 First St., Baker City. I Thursday Outdoor Club: This program, designed for ages 8-12, features nature-based activities and short hikes; $2; Parents,

grandparents or guardians accompanying a child can attend at no cost.The program is suitable for all ages.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Baker City; 541-523-1843.

29 FRIDAY I 2012 Artists of Eastern Oregon Reception: Regional juried art show sponsored by ArtsEast; 5-8 p.m.; Nightingale Gallery, Loso Hall, Eastern Oregon University, One University Boulevard, La Grande. I Baker City Cycling Classic:

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This three-day, four-stage bicycle race brings bicyclists of all talents; Downtown Baker City, www.bakercitycycling.org I Buffalo Bill Boycott: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.; $8 adults, $4.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; 541-5231843. I Fiddlin' Around: Stefannie Gordon plays live fiddle music; free; 7 p.m.; Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City; 541-523-1889, www.geisergrand.com/events I Nature Walk: Join an interpreter on the trails around Flagstaff Hill;

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$8 adults, $4.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; 10 a.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; 541-523-1843. I Sumpter Flea Market: A little bit of everything at this flea market - antique glassware,collectors items, arts and crafts, food, coins, furniture and books. Sales are 8 a.m. to dusk; Sumpter. I Sumpter Valley Railroad: Special holiday schedule has round-trip trains at 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. from McEwen and noon from Sumpter on June 29, July 2 and July 4. Round-trips are set

I Union CountyTimber Cruisers Car Display: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; La Grande Town Center, 22121sland Ave. I Watershed Festival: Gives families chance to connect with and learn about organizations serving the county while enjoying outdoor summer fun; free; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wallowa County Fairgrounds, 668 NW First St., Enterprise.

30 SATURDAY I Buffalo Bill Boycott: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.; $8 adults, $4.50 seniors, free for 15 and younger; 11:30 a.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker

City; 541-523-1843. I Digital Photo Workshop: Photographer Slade Elbert leads this workshop. Topics include composition, light and shadow, seeing small, and the basics of flash photography. Preregistration encouraged. Bring camera and sack lunch; $25 plus center admission ($8 adults); 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; 541-523-1843. I Eagle Cap ExcursionTrain:The Two Rivers. Box lunch available; order when reservations are made; $65 adults, $60 seniors 60 and older, $35 3 to 12, free for kids younger than 3; RSVP at Alegre Travel, 1-800-323-7330 or travel@ alegretravel.com; Elgin Depot, 300 N. Eighth St .. I Enterprise Farmers Market: Includes live music 5:30p.m.- 7 p.m; 4-7 p.m.; Wallowa County Courthouse, 101 S. River St.. I Kids Bicycle Rodeo and Race: The Baker YMCA and Baker City Police Department put on a bicycle safety clinic and kids bike race as part ofthe Baker City Cycling Classic events. Helmets are required; free; Bicycle rodeo starts at 11 a.m., and the races begin at 1:15 p.m .. ; Downtown Baker City, Main Street. I Live Music: Dakota Brown: 9 a.m.-noon; Max Square, corner of Fourth Street and Adams Avenue, La Grande.

I Music: The group "Transport Five" will sing gospel and contemporary music. An offering will be accepted to help pay travel expenses. The Alexander Sisters, who grew up in Baker City, will open for the group; freewill offering; 7:30p.m.; Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7.

1SUNDAY I Powder River Music Review: 1:30 p.m.; $3 donation; GeiserPollman Park, Madison and Grove Streets, Baker City.

2MONDAY I ShrinersTeam Roping Benefit: 5:30p.m.; $2; Haines Stampede Grounds.

3TUESDAY I Kiddies Parade: Line up at 9:30 a.m. on First Street near the Baker City Herald, 1915 First St. Walkers, bicycles and strollers welome. I Haines Stampede: 9 a.m. slack; 5:30p.m. rodeo. On July 4, rodeo starts at 1:30 p.m., Haines Stampede grounds I Terry LaMont: Country, classic and tropical rock as well as requests; 5-7:30 p.m.; American Legion, 2129 Second St., Baker City; 541-523-2141.

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ATTRACTIONS Eagle Cap Excursion Train, www.eaglecaptrain.com, tickets: 800-323-7330 Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth St., Elgin, 541-437-2014, www. elginoperahouse.com Hot Lake Springs, 66172 Ore. Highway 203, La Grande, 541-963-4685, www.hotlakesprings.com Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, 59116 Pierce Road, La Grande, 541-963-4954 National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City, 541-523-1843 Oregon Trail Interpretive Park at Blue Mountain Crossing, 1-84 exit 248, west of La Grande, 509-963-7186 Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop Road, Baker City, 866-894-2268 Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area, Sumpter, 541-894-2486 Wallowa Lake Tramway, 59919Wallowa Lake Hwy., Joseph, 541-432-5331

RECREATION Alpine Meadows Golf Course, Enterprise, 541-426-3246, www.alpine

MUSEUMS Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., Baker City, 541-523-9308 Eastern Oregon Fire Museum, 102 Elm St., La Grande, 541-963-8588 Eastern Oregon Museum, 610Third St., Haines, 541-856-3233 Union County Museum, 333 S. Main St., Union, 541-562-6003 Wallowa County Museum, 110 Main St., Joseph, 541-432-6095

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mea dowsgo lfcou rse .com Anthony Lake Recreation Area, 47500 Anthony Lake Highway, North Powder, 541-856-3277 Buffalo Peak Golf Course, Union, 541-562-5527, 866-202-5950, www. buffalopeakgolf.com Forest Cove Warm Springs Pool, Cove, 541-568-4890 Hells Canyon National

Recreation Area, 541-523-6391 La Grande Country Club golf course, 541-963-4241, www.lagrandecountry club.com La Grande SK8 Park, Oak and Palmer, 541-962-1352 Meacham Divide Nordic Ski Area, west of La Grande Mount Emily Recreation Area, www.mtemily.org

Quail Ridge Golf Course, 2801 Indiana Ave., Baker City, 541-523-2358 Sam-0 Swim Center, 580 Baker St., Baker City, 541-523-9622 Spout Springs Ski Area, www.skispoutsprings. com, 541-566-0327 Veterans Memorial Pool, 401 Palmer St., La Grande, 541-962-1347

Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, 541-624-2800 ArtsEast Gallery, corner of Sixth Street and LAvenue, La Grande, 541-962-3624 Aspen Grove Gallery, 602 N. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-9555 Back to Nature, 1617 Fourth St., La Grande, 541-962-0437 BlueTurtle Gallery, 1124 Adams Ave., La Grande, 541-963-3841 Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City, 541-523-5369 Fire Works Pottery Studio & Gallery, 62378 Hurricane

Creek Road, Joseph, 541-432-0445 Gene Hayes Gallery of Western Art, 301 Donald St., Wallowa, 541-886-3311 Kelly's Gallery on Main, 103 N. Main St., 541-432-3116 Lakeside Interiors, 305 N. Main St., Joseph, 503-692-5050 and 541-432-5885 Mitre's Touch Gallery, 1414AdamsAve., La Grande, 541-963-3477 Mount Emily Ale House, 1202AdamsAve., La Grande, 541-962-7711 Nightingale Gallery, Loso Hall, 1 University Boulevard, Eastern Oregon University campus, La Grande, 541-962-3667 Peterson's Gallery, 1925 Main St., Baker City, 541-523-1022 • Potter's House, corner of Sixth Street and Penn Avenue, La Grande, 541-963-5351 Roxy's One-of-a-Kind Furniture, 603 N. Main St., Joseph, 541-263-1796 Short Term Gallery, 1829 Main St., Baker City Skylight Gallery, 107 E. Main St., Enterprise, 541-426-3351 Stewart Jones Designs

Call or email us with updates to this guide • Baker County: 541-523-3673, events@bakercityherald • Union and Wallowa counties: 541-963-3161, events@lagrandeobserver.com

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'Ted' balances raunch with heart By Ben Fritz

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LOSANGELES- Twovery different trailers debuted on the same day in April for ''Ted," the new comedy movie staning Mark Wahlberg as a man whose best friend is a talking, cursing, sexobsessed teddy bear. One that ran with the sweet Rrated ''American Reunion" focused on Wahlberg cutting ties with his plush toy pal for the sake of a new girlfriend. It generated laughs from Ted's bad driving and the way he squeaks "I love you" when he's hugged. The other, shown alongside hard R-rated comedies such as "The Dictator," featured less emotion and got its laughs from bong hits and a song in which practically every third word is unprintable in a family newspaper. Universal Pictures' marketing campaign for "Ted," which debuts Friday, must communicate that it's a raunchy comedy similar to director Seth MacFarlane's hit TV series "Family Guy''- while also drawing the broad audience that will learn about the movie from ads on more family-friendly prime-time TV. The studio's solution is bifurcated materials, like the two trailers, that attempt to send different messages to distinct audiences while trying not to mislead either. One result: double entendres. A billboard with the bear surfing the Internet has the tagline ''Ted is coming." As at most studios, executives at Universal are loath to publicly discuss their marketing campaigns before a movie opens. But outside analysts said the company is engaged in a balancing act. "The key is to have a concept

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so outlandish that people understand what your movie is without having to show too much material that is itself outlandish," said Vincent Bruzzese, president of research finn Ipsos Media CT's motion pictures group. Showing a teddy bear who hangs out with prostitutes named Heavenly and Sauvignon Blanc provides a pretty clear message of what the movie is about without having to discuss what he does with them. But when marketing materials show a character who would look at home in a G-rated Disney movie, there are other challenges. "My 8-year-old saw a TV ad and asked me, 'Can I go see that?"' Studio City resident Ingrid Milkes said. "I learned a little about it

and had to say 'Nope, that's not appropriate for you.' " Even without bringing in the pre-teen crowd, ''Ted'' is on track to pack theaters on its opening weekend.lt's expected to open to about $40 million, a very strong start for a fihn that cost about $50 million to produce. And although interest is strongest with men under 25, MacFarlane's primary demographic, it's respectable among younger women and older men as well, indicating that Universal has successfully drawn people who don't tune in every Sunday to "Family Guy." If audiences embrace it, "Ted" could end up grossing more than $100 million in the U.S. and Canada, putting it well ahead of such recent big-budget disappointments as "Dark Shadows" and Universal's

own "Battleship." The studio is hoping that the romance in ''Ted," and its story about letting go of a childhood best friend, will help it replicate the sue-

cess of such R-rated comedy hits as "Bridesmaids" and ''The Hangover" and avoid a failure like that of Adam Sandler's recent "That's My Boy."

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A huckleberry fun run • What: Huckleberry Festival • When: July 28 • Where: North Powder • Details: This year features a 5K/10K fun run, walk and bike • Contact: 541-910-4397

Art Classes Crossroads Carnegie Art Center has added some new classes to the packed summer schedule. For information, call 541-523-5369. • Resin Casting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $125 members/$150 nonmembers. Instructor is Sue Latta • Adult Cardio Dance Class, 8-9 a.m.; July 2-30; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $75 members, $90 nonmembers. Instructor is Amy MartinFriedman • Kids Dance Class, 9-10 a.m.; July 3-26; Tuesdays and Thursdays; $50 members, $60 nonmembers • Making the Everyday Special: Approaches to Form and Surface ofUtilitarian Pots, 6 p.m. July 14 talk is open to the public; workshop is July 14-15 and costs $150 members, $200 nonmembers. • Smoke Fired Pottery, 7 p.m. July 29 talk is free and open to the public; five-day workshop is July 30-Aug. 3 and costs $275 members, $325 nonmembers • Cowboy Poetry, 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, July 11-Aug. 29, $120 members, $130 nonmembers • Dreamers and Desperadoes: Telling Great Western Stories, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, July 19-Aug. 16, $90 members, $100 nonmembers.

The annual North Powder Huckleberry Festival will begin with the "Huckleberry Hustle," a 5K/10K Fun Run/ Walk and Bicycle Loop scheduled July 28. Participants are asked to sign in from 7 am. to 7:45

a.m. at the North Powder School. The event begins at 8 a.m. The registration fee is $5 and includes aT-shirt and Subway certificate. Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off at Nelson Chiropractic, Baker

City Subway and the North Powder Post Office and in La Grande at Mountain Works Bicycle Shop, or the Subway restaurant in Walmart. More information is available by calling 541-9104397.

Music

Gospel concert Saturday • What: Concert • When: 7:30 p.m. June 30 • Where: Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7 • Details: Gospel and contemporary

A special musical performance by the ensemble "Transport Five" will be featured during the Alexander family reunion later this month. The group will sing gospel and contemporary music beginning at 7:30p.m. Sat-

urday, June 30, at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7. An offering will be accepted to help pay travel expenses. Dan Nichols, an Alexander family descendant who was born and raised in Baker City, is one of the original members of the Portland-area musical group, said Linda Tipton of Baker City, another family member. Nichols is a vocalist and plays guitar and bass for the group. Other members are Kevin Cope on piano; Tricia Collier, vocalist; Mick Winn, another former

Baker City resident, drummer and percussionist; and Tammie Dees, vocalist. The Alexander Sisters, who grew up singing in Baker City, will open for the group with a medley of familiar songs. The sisters are Lorraine Valentine and Mildred Peterson, both of Baker City; Bernadine Nichols of Sweet Home; and Fern Beck of Portland. "One of the joys about this is the room will already be filled with family," Tipton said.

On the Nightstand with Kata Bulinski of Baker Citv • What are you reading? I'm reading a lot of things: Bulinski "Blue Latitudes" by Tony Horwitz about Captain Cook's travels. There's a fair amount of guy humor, and a lot about the cultures. I've been reading Craig Johnson's mysteries -numbers one and three. I thought they were enjoyable because they're about the West. I'm almost finished with "In Search of the Old Ones: Exploring the Anasazi World of the Southwest" by David Roberts. It's about the Anasazi. I used to live there, so it's interesting to read his takes on the ruins I'm familiar with. It's well-written- he has an extensive vocabulary that he uses correctly.

• What's next on your list? ''Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin about Abraham Lincoln's administration. For his cabinet, he chose people who were opposites in political thinking. He challenged them, and he challenged himself

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Salidity cranks up volume in Max Summer series Punk rock three-piece band Salidity will perlorm its first show of the summer Thursday at the Max Summer Concert Series. The music runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Max Square in La Grande. Admission is free. Travis Rasmussen plays guitar and sings for the band, C.J. Bales plays drums and Tyrell Cork plays bass. 'We sound like a '90s pop punk band," Rasmussen said. The three-piece band consists of a guitarist/vocalist, a bass guitar-

ist and a drummer. This will be the third year in a row that Salidity will be playing at Max Square. "Although not all of the members are the same as before, I am still playing guitar and doing all the singing," Rasmussen said. "People who saw us play years ago will love to see how much we have improved. Although our sound is geared towards a younger audience, it seems like everyone who comes to watch us play enjoys themselves."

ARTTOTHE MAX SUMMER CONCERT SERIES June 28 - Salidity, punk rock, 7-9 p.m. July 5 - Grady Darrow Memorial Blues Jam, 7-9 p.m. July 12 - Mark Stratton and Lost Creek Road, country, 7-9 p.m. July 19 - Dakota Brown, Luke Basile, acoustic pop and soul, 7-9 p.m. July 26- A Sweet Summer Kiss, vocals, keyboard and percussion, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 2 - Gary Moses and

Hear jazz standards Thursday evening By Katy Nesbitt Go I Magazine staff

Satchel Biggins and the Well Swung is fronted by Matt Bell and Joy Patterson. Bell is originally from Joseph and now hails from New Orleans where he studied music at the University ofNew Orleans. Bell is the band leader at the House of Blues Burlesque show and fronts his own band, the Wasted Lives. Influences are Django Rhienhart, Wes Montgomery and other great jazz guitarists. Bell and Patterson play jazz standards from the 1930s up until the present. Come see them at 10 Depot in La Grande Thursday at 8 p.m. Satchel Biggins performs at 10 Depot StreetThursday evening.

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Salidity performs punk rock at the Max Summer Concert Series Thursday evening from 7 to 9 at Max Square in uptown La Grande. The concert series continues through August. Nathan Ladendorff, acoustic alternative duo, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9 -To be announced, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 16- To be announced,

7-9 p.m. Aug. 23 - Standard Deviation, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 30 -To be announced, 7-9 p.m.

Strings in Summer group meets every Monday All string players (bass, cello, viola and violin), beginning or intermediate playing level, are invited to join the Strings in Summer group every Monday

from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Groth Recital Hall in Loso Hall on the EOUcampus. Call Patty Sandoz at 541-9637595 for more information.

Festival looks for princesses Union Grassroots Festival, being held Aug. 11, is looking for princesses to reign over the event. Girls ages 8 to 14 are welcome to be princesses.

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They will be required to write an essay explaining why they should be crowned queen. Call Tracy at 541-910-6080, or email unionchamber@eoni.com.

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ARTS

ArtsEast opens 2012 Biennial Show • What: ArtsEast 2012 Biennial show • When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday • Where: Nightingale Gallery, Loso Hall, EOU campus, La Grande • Details: The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The show runs through Aug. 3.

"Panthera" by Thomas Clevenger (turned wood), Joseph.

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ArtsEast will honor artists selected for the 2012 Biennial show at an opening reception on June 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nightingale Gallery located in Loso Hall on the Eastern Oregon University campus. The four "Honored Artists" selected by the juror, will also be announced. The artists who were juried in to the show include: Lori Baxter, Kathy Benson, Antonia Carriere, Thomas Clevenger, Mona Dinger, Darcy Anne Dolge, James Dumble, Hirofumi Glover, Michael Gove, Sandra Harris, Auburn Isaak, Peter Johnson, Mike Koloski, David Memmott, Tom Novak, Cory Peeke, Linda Peterson, Mary Sue Rightmire, Amy Rogers, Lori Sams, Michael Sell, Cindy Sitz, Katherine Treffinger and Amanda Winkle. 'We received entries from 46 artists from throughout Eastern Oregon," says Deena Heath,

All aboard for Express The Chief Joseph Express will run twice every Thursday beginning July 5, with 1.5-hour trips from Joseph to Enterprise and back.

"Knowledge" by Cindy Sitz (photography), Drewsey.

"Self-portrait" by Lori Sams (fiber art), Pendleton. ArtsEast director. "The range of work was amazing and we were pleased and proud of what was

submitted to the juror. In the end, 38 pieces from 24 of the artists were selected." This year's juror was John Olbrantz, the Maribeth Collins director of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University in Salem. Olbrantz is a specialist in ancient and American art and has held various non-profit management positions in Washington, California, and Oregon, including the Bellevue Art Museum and the San Jose Museum of Art. "Participation in the biennial show has been on the decline the past few years, with one of the issues seemingly being the jurying process," says Heath. "By bringing in someone with John's expertise, we hoped to challenge our artists

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to bring their best work forward. We also did more outreach and are pleased that six of the 10 counties in our service area are represented." "Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of work being made in Eastern Oregon as well as the diversity of approaches and styles," says John Olbrantz. "It is indeed gratifying to know that so many talented and gifted artists are creating amazing works of art outside of the larger cities of Portland, Salem and Eugene."

Juror reviews work And what does a professional juror look for when reviewing a body of work?

'Whenever I jury an art competition, I always look at the quality of craftsmanship and the artist's intent," says Olbrantz, "Does the artist have a thorough mastery of their materials and techniques? ''Are they pushing the boundaries of the medium to create new and exciting work? Does their work make me laugh? Cry? Think outside the box? Challenge my notions about art and ideas?" The exhibit will be open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 3. For more information, contact ArtsEast at 541-962-3629 or email mika@ artseast.org.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012 -

Music

SUNDAY IN THE PARK JULY l ST CONCERT 1:30 PM

JIMMY LLOYD REA C!l THE BLUESMEN Submitted photo

Never Strangers will perform from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Courthouse Concert Series in Enterprise. The concert series continues through the summer as part ofthe farmers market.

RON CARNES (GUITAR), RUSS HUNT (SAX), WAYNE DYKE (DRUMS) PLAYING ROADHOUSE BLUES

Portland band plays • What: Courthouse Concert Series • When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday • Where: Wallowa County Courthouse gazebo • Details: Free concerts each week of the summer in conjunction with farmers market

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Portland-based group Never Strangers blend together four people, six instruments, three voices and 34 strings to create and share eclectic, lively, acoustic music. The band will be showcasing its talents at the Thursday version of the Courthouse Concert Series in Enterprise. Music generally runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in conjunction with the farmers market, which starts about 4 p.m.

Using a blend ofbluegrass, Americana and roots style, Never Strangers' songs range from old and traditional to original and freshly written, from serious and thought provoking to light hearted, from upbeat to slow, and from focused on afar to searching for the spirit of the group's home region. Ken Chamberlain on bass provides the essential, rock solid foundation, Ben Davis takes the lead on vocals along with his masterful picking on guitar, mandolin and banjo. Tom Koehler's vocals, song writing and guitar highlight the group's bluesy heart and soul. Peter Hayes brings his vocals, song writing and various instruments to fill in the gaps.

Old-time fiddlers play in Sumpter Saturday The Blue Mountain Old-Time Fiddlers will play June 30 at Sumpter in the Little White Church on the hill. One show will begin at 1 p.m., the other at 6 p.m. Admission is $5, or for fiddlers association members $4, with

those 12 and younger admitted for free. The Blue Mountain Old-Time Fiddlers will also play July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at the Union County Senior Center in La Grande from 11 a.m. to noon.

Bring your lunch and lawn chairs to the park and enjoy the Jnusic. Suggested concert ad1nission $3 per person by donation. Powder River Music Review concert series is presented to raise funds to build a bandstand pavilion in the center of Geiser-Poll1nan Park. Brochure and brick order forms will be available at weekly concerts or 1nay be dawnloaded at W<WW.facebook.com/BAKERClTYBANDSTAND --~++-11 for anyone interested in purchasing an engraved brick to be placed in --the stage/foundation of the new bandstand pavilion. Thanks to the musicians for donating their ti1ne and talent to raise funds to build the bandstand. Put your na1ne down in l~istory with an engraved brick • makes great birthday, anniversary and holiday gifts or Jnemorial tributes. 4 inch by 8 inch bricks are $60 8 inch by 8 inch bricks are $300 12 inch by 12 inch tiles are $1000 A support column sponsorship is $10,000 Soroptimist International of Baker County (SlBC) is the 501 (c)3 non-profit for this project. Pawder River Music Review is organized and supported by the volunteer efforts of the Baker City Herald, SlBC and the The Bandstand Committee. For more information call Marv Sundean 541-523-4664 or 541-519-5653

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