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Smooth sailing on 2nd • Traffic flowing again as 14-month, $874,000 street-stabilization project completed By Bill Rautenstrauch The Observer

A street improvement project long in the making was declared

officially complete Friday, as City of La Grande officials and others gathered to remove the barriers to the Second Street hill. For the past 14 months, contract workers have been busy shoring up the hillside that was found to be slipping and threatening a water line with breakage that could have caused major flooding and millions of dollars in damage.

The city closed Second Street as contractors stabilized the embankment with a retaining wall, rebuilt the street with curbs and wider travel lanes, and repaired and replaced utilities. The project necessitated a long and continuous period of closure. ''It was a major hurdle to overcome, and we appreciate See St1·eet I Page 3A

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La Grande Police Chief Brian Harvey makes a welcoming gesture to the first driver through as the construction barriers on the Second Street hill come down Friday. The City of La Grande hosted a re-opening ceremony, marking the end of a 14-month street closure.

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School district aims to lower its energy bills By Dick Mason The Observer

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Seven-year old Kea lin Romer of La Grande takes a shot on the goal during the British Soccer Camp Wednesday morning in Pioneer Park in La Grande. The Union CountyYouth Soccer Association teamed up to host the w eek-long " British Soccer Camp;' with each child being coached by a member of Challenger soccer company's team of 1,100 British soccer coaches. Challenger will hold more than 3,500 soccer camps and coach over 130,000 players between the ages of 3 and 19 by the end ofthe summer. Accord ing to Challenger's coaching plan, the camps are designed to provide a daily regimen of foot-skills, moves, juggling, tactical practices and tournament play.

GED testing center opens at Eastern By Dick Mason The Observer

A new option is available for people in Northeast Oregon who need to eam their GED. The option is one available at Eastern Oregon University and the only one ofits kind in the westem United States.

A computer-based GED testing center has opened in room 105 ofEOU's Badgley Hall. The center is the only computer-based GED test site west of North Dakota, said Scott Salesses, field outreach manager for GED Testing See GED I Page 3A

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UNION - Union High School's classroom building, which features one of the most omate building entrances in the region, was constructed in 1911, the same year electric starters replaced hand cranks in automobiles. Motor vehicles have come a long way since 1911. So has Union High School - in every way but energy efficiency. UHS's classroom building has almost no insulation, an outdated heating system for the school's gym wastes large amounts of energy and many other related problems exist. The issues explain why the Union School District has monthly energy bills that sometimes reach $10,000 during exceptionally cold winters. The days of such five-figure bills, like the hand-crank automobile, may soon be only a memory. The district's heating bills should drop significantly next winter because ofthe Oregon Department of Energy's new Cool Schools program. Some $370,000 of work will be done at UHS and throughout the Union SchoolDistrictoverthe next six months to boost energy efficiency. The work will be financed by the Cool Schools progran1 and likely

Travis Paulson, right, EOU'sTesting Center coordinator, talks with Dominic Clay of La Grande. Clay had earlier taken two of his GED tests at Eastern's new computer-based GED testing center. Clay, 16, is a home school student who is earning his GED because it will make it easier for him to take classes at EOU.

About $100,000 of the $370,000 of work to be done in the Union School District will be funded by tax credits. Schools, of course, do not pay taxes, but school districts in the (';Qol Schools program See Energy I Page 3A

When was the lirst Fourth ol Julv lireworks displav in Union CountlP. Fireworks were used to celebrate the Fourth ofJuly in Union County at least as far back as 1876. A book by Doris Huffman, "Oregon's Flamboyant Fourth 1876,"makes reference to an See Fireworks I Page 5A

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will not cost the district any money over the long tenn in part because it will save the district about $31,000 a year in energy, operation and maintenance costs, said Beth Stewart, a member of the Union School Board. Stewart has been working with the Oregon Department of Energy since October to get her district involved in the Cool Schools program, created by the Legislature in

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Work designed to make Union High School and the entire Union School District more energy efficient will begin soon.

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Board to decide on Bean home occupation By Bill Rautenstrauch

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Today is Monday, July 2, the 184th day of 2012.There are 182 days left in the year. In history: On July 2, 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first round-the-world flight along the equator.

During its meeting Thursday, the Union County Board of Commissioners plans to render a tentative decision on the appeal of Benjamin and Ariel Bean's home business on West Road. The planning commission approved the Beans' application for a permit to operate a motorcycle and auto repair business on their West Road property following a contentious hearing March 26.

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Benjamin Bean told the planning commission that he needed to run the business at the home location because he is caring for his father who is elderly and ill. Neighborhood residents appealed the planning commission's decision, saying they had concerns with traffic impacts, noise, dust and other issues. Some residents said the permit didn't meet land use criteria. In June, the county board heard lengthy testimony

from the neighbors and Benjamin Bean. Bean said he has been operating within the conditions set by the planning commission, that impacts caused by his business are light, and that other businesses in the area cause as much impact or more. After hearing testimony in the June meeting, the board tabled the matter to Thursday, keeping tlte record open for additional written testimony. Thursday, it will make a tentative decision on the appeal, and

the property. Bean can only use 1200 square feet of his large shop building for business purposes. Thursday's meeting opens at 9:30 am. a.m. in the commissioners' conference room, 1106 K.Ave. In other business, the board plans to hear an update on operations at the Blue Mountain Humane Society animal shelter; and also meet with representatives of the Northeast Oregon Network to discuss local health care issues.

direct Planning Director Hanley Jenkins to ch·aft findings of fact. Among conditions imposed by the planning commission was one that requires Bean to relocate the business within 12 months of the death of his father. Other conditions include operating hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., no major repairs done outside the shop building, delivery vehicles limited to one ton or smaller, and no parking on the roadway adjacent to

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ENERGY Continued from Page lA

are eligible for tax credits, which would pay about 35 percent of their energy project costs. These tax credits are sold to businesses or individuals who pay districts 92 percent of what they are worth. The Union energy conseiVation project 'vill also receive $38,000 from Avista Utilities and $7,000 from Oregon Trail Electric in energy conseiVation incentives. This money combined with the $100,000 from the tax credits will leave the Union School District with $225,000 to pay. This will be paid via a low interest loan provided by the Oregon Department of Energy. The interest rate for the loan will be 2.5 percent. Since money from the tax credits and Avista and OTEC will not be received until after the work is done, the loan the district will receive from the Oregon Department of Energy will be $370,000 and not $225,000. This loan will be paid down to $225,000 once money fi:um the tax credits and Avista and OTEC energy incentives is received. Should the district pay an interest rate of 3 percent, the initial loan payments, set to paid over 15 years, would be $30,600 a yem: The loan payments will be reduced significantly or the length of the payment period will be shortened once it is paid down to $225,000. The Union School Bomd voted 4-1 Wednesday to pursue this loan from the Oregon Department of Energy. Union School District

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Superintendent Jon St. Germaine will sign papers fur the loan at a meeting later this month. Board member Mmk Wing voted against the proposal. He is worried about the district, which is financially strapped due to falling enrollment and reduced state funding, taking on debt at this time. Stewart said the district needs to act promptly or the chance to take advantage of the Cool Schools program could be lost. "This is a window of opportunity we need to take advantage of We don't know if this (Cool Schools funding for energy conseiVation) will be available at this time next year." A second reason to act promptly is that the pipes the school district uses to pump heat about 25 yards from the high school to its gym m·e aging and could begin breaking down. "They are at the end of their life," Stewart said. The pipes will not be needed once the energy efficiency work is done because a separate heating system for the gym will be installed as part of the energy project. It will be a gas-fired, forced-air heating system in the gym building. Presently tl1e gym is heated by a boiler which also heats the high school. This system is inefficient because it uses heat generated in a boiler at UHS. This heat is pumped more than 25 ymds underground to the gym. So much heat escapes from the uninsulated pipes that it melts the snow and ice on the pavement above them

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A gas-fired, forced-air heating system will be installed in the Union High School gym building as part of an energy efficiency project financed through the state's Cool Schools program.

in tl1e winter. This system is also inefficient because the boiler heats both the high school and the gym. Heat can not be diverted to only the gym or the high school. Since more energy is needed to heat the gym than the high school, the boiler is often running at times when the high school does not need additional heat. Classrooms in tl1e UHS classroom building are often raised to uncomfortably hot temperatures each winter as a result. Stewart said students often

wem· shiltsleeve shiits in the winter and teachers open classroom windows. Once the gas-fired forced air heating system in the high school gym is installed, the boiler at UHS will be replaced with a smaller efficient one. The gas-fired, forced air heating system in the high school gym and the new UHS boiler are two of 18 projects the Cool Schools project will cover in the Union School District. The projects were selected based on the results of energy audits by the state

and Shm'Pe Energy Solutions ofAshland. A JX)rtion of the other 16 energy conseiVation projects that will be completed over the next six montlls include the: • installation of a new hot water system in the high school gym and low flow shower heads in the locker rooms. • installation of a new high-efficiency water heater and commercial water softener in the S.E. Miller building. • installation of weatherstripping where needed on the school district campus.

• the updating of temperature controls in the S.E. Miller and Hutchinson buildings. • sealing off the classroom vent to the uninsulated attic in the Hutchinson building. • the retrofitting of exterior and interior lighten fixtures. • the sealing off ofold classroom vents to the uninsulated hallway attic in the S.E. Miller building. • the sealing off ofcloset cavities that are open to the uninsulated attic in the Hutchinson building.

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Service, a Washington, D.C. based company. Salesses was in La Grande for the recent opening of the center at EOU. The opportunity to take GED tests via computer will provide provide a number of advantages, including greater flexibility on test taking times and instant scores for all but one portion of the test, Salesses said. Tim Seydel, EOU vice president for university advancement and admission, said the opening of the center will extend the university's ability to seiVe its region. "This is a stepping stone for ilnproved educational access," said Seydel said. The GED is a high school equivalency certificate issued by the state. Computer GED testing sites first became available in the United States earlier

As a fundraiser, the group's Northern Star Council is recruiting a few courageous souls to rappel 300 feet down the side of one of St. Paul's

tallest buildings. The Double Dog Dare Offthe-Wall Challenge is Sept. 7. Participants will rappel 22 stories down the Ecolab

Corporate Center building. Participants must be at least 16 years old, weigh 110 to 300 pounds and raise $1,000 for the Boy Scouts. A

this year. The centers are presently in 11 states. Previously GED tests could be taken only via paper because a secure computer system for its administration had been created. GED tests test can not taken via the internet because of security issues, Salesses said. To earn a GED one must pass separate tests for reading, social studies, science, math and writing. All of those tests can be scored instantly when taken via computer except the writing exam. The writing test includes an essay which must be sent to out to be scored. Dominic Clay, 16, of La Grande was among the first people to take some ofhis GED tests at the center. Clay, a home school student, is earning his GED because it will make it easier for him to enroll in classes at EOU later this year. He said he felt comfortable taking the tests

via computer. The new testing center will serve a very important role in Northeast Oregon for after December it will be the only site in Union, Wallowa and Baker counties where the GED can be taken. GED tests can now be taken via paper and pencil at Training and Employment Consortium centers in La Grande, Enterprise and Baker City. GED tests will not be given at these centers after this time because offunding issues. This heightens tlle significance of the new testing center at EOU. "EOU is filling a critical need," said Dan Koopman, associate vice president of instruction at Blue Mountain Community College. The new testing center will be run with help of a part time continuing education

coordinator EOU was able to hire because offunding provided by Union County. This individual \Viii coordinate operation of the testing center, help link students to services provided by regional community colleges including BMCC and much more. Koopman said the Union County Board ofC'A>mmissioners deseiVe a lot of credit for stepping forward to provide the funding needed for this position. People can take tests at the new GED center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cost for each of the five GED tests is $31. Scholarships are available from the EOU Foundation to help cover this expense. People interested in taking their GED tests at Eastern's new center should call541962-3788.

Marilyn Jean Wylam

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everybody's patience," Mayor Daniel Pokorney said during the ceremony Friday to mark the re-opening of the street. "Most of all the construction team thanks adjoining property owners for their patience and understanding during construction. We also thank a lot ofcitizens who had to go out of their way during the repairs." Pokorney said total project costs were $874,000. Funding came from street user fees, water and sewer user fees, and state and federal sources. JAL Construction of Bend was the contractor. Pokorney praised several people involved in the project who went "above and beyond the call ofduty'' to accomplish

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the work. Those included J.W. Levesquue, JAL operations manager who worked with sub-contractors to make the project a success, City of La Grande Public Works Director Nmm Paullus, who coordinated the project, and Ken Bruce, a community member who monitored progress and represented neighborhood interests. As the brief re-opening ceremony wound down just after 1 p.m. Friday, the barricades were removed and the first traffic passed up the hill. People looking on cheered. ''Now that the project is completed, it's time to place this section of the street back in service.With that I would like to announce that the street is now open for business," Pokorney said.

Marilyn Jean Wylam passed in comfort and peace, surrounded by family on June 26, 2012, in Salem, Oregon. Marilyn was ..____......,..........___.... born in Centralia, Washington on June 9, 1928 to Jay and Vernetta Southworth. She maJITied Robert Wylam on February 15, 1947. Bob and Marilyn lived in Puyallup, Washington untitl moving to La Grande, where Bob took a job at Hand Ford Sales in 1957. Marilyn loved her home at 1812 Walnut Street where she and Bob raised their two sons. Her husband Robert died in July of 1993. Marilyn is a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Marilyn was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She maintained her home beautifully, loved her flower gardens, and time with her 2 sons, her 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Marilyn was blessed to spend the last four weeks of her life surrounded by all of her family. Maritlyn is survived by her sons Jay and Doug. Jay and his wife Ann live in Salem. Jay and Ann have four children; Holly, Benjamin, Dustin and JEmmett. Doug and his wife Kerrie, live in Roseburg. They also have four children; Brent, Brooke, Alexa and Joel. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m . on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Hillcrest Cemetery (600 S. 12th Street). Friends and family also gathered to share stories and a "Toast to Marilyn" at the La Grande Country Club. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Marian Academy of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in care of Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 4th Street, 1a Grande OR. Condolences to the family may be made at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

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St. Paul Pioneer Press report (http:/.tbit.ly/MyLA52 ) says organizers are hoping for at least 80 participants. The Northern Star Council

serves more than 75,000 people in 21 counties across central Minnesota and four counties in western Wisconsin.

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SBR meets Tuesday morning Success By Referral is a local networking group formed about seven years ago. Members are lilnited to one per occupation. Available openings include, but not limited to roofing and electrical contractors, gift shops, flooring sales and installation, grocery/deli, massage therapists, plumbers to nan1e a few. There is no fee, other tl1an a commitment to succeed. Visitors are

always welcome. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays at the Flying J at 7 a.m.. Find the group on Facebook or at http://successbyreferral.wikispaces.com/, or call Paul York 541-786-2275 for information.

Cove council meets Tuesday evening The City of Cove will hold its regular council meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Cove City Hall, 504 Alder. The meeting may include an executive session.

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Il is an unusual week. wilh lhe Fourth of July on Wednesday. Ten Depol will be dosed !hal day only. We will be open loday and Tuesday and lhen again on Thursday. This week. for the Blue Plate Special we will be honoring summer with barbecue: marinated grilled pork tenderloin, served with organically grown glazed yams, creamy coleslaw and sour dough bread. Bring in the whole family. For just $8.95 per plate, you can hardly afford to stay home. But if you want to stay home, our Blue Plate also packs well for take-out. Tomorrow, Tuesday Thacher Carter and Friends are playing in the har. Thacher will play two more Tuesdays after this. His la~t day will be July 17. If you are a Thacher fan or friend, we will be having a little going away party on that night. After playing most Tuesdays in the bar at Ten Depot for the past 19

years, Thacher and wife Linda are moving to Walla Walla where he has taken a job at Whitman College. Thursday July 5, Matt Bell and Joy arc again appearing at Ten Depot, this time with a band called The Wasted Uves, playing "honky tonk legends." These two played last week. wilh some of our lop local musicians in a band called Satchell Bif!,f!,ins and the Well Swunf!. and they were great. Matt and Joy are here on a visit from New Orleans and we arc fortunate to have their fun, creative, musical talents here in J.a Grande. Join us on Thursday. The music starts at 8:00. This week. al Ten Depol we have fresh grilled Sock-eye Salmon from the Columbia for just $17.95 Purchased directly from the fisherman, this salmon is a beautiful, bright orange like the Copper River salmon and has wonderful flavor.

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of future Sure, it's just an as yet mostly unfimded wish list. But people need a vision of what the future can be to make it happen. Marching into the future blindly winging it may work for a while, but in the long run is not a good idea. Eastern Oregon University has just such a vision for its future. An architectural consultant rnlVeiled the plan recently at a La Grande City Council work session. The plan calls for, among other things, a new, high-tech learning center, a redesigned portal connecting the campus with downtown, a landscaping makeover. Allison Wildman of SERA Architects showed off the plan that's been in the development stages since the fall of2011 and is nearing completion. EOU is a major part of the local economy, and there are ripple effects for whatever happens at Eastern, good or bad. Such ripples impact all of us who live here. We're lucky to have the university in La Grande, for the talent it attracts and for the talent it keeps here to build our community in more ways than we can count. The university crnTently serves some 4,300 students, 53 percent of them participating in on-line, distance education. Its outreach is indeed global. The plan prQjects what the university calls "modest growth" in enrollment but what seems to us, considering the recession, robust growth, over the next few years: 6 percent for on-campus students, and 11 percent for those in distance education. The plan, among other things, 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 affordability A new building, the Eastern Learning Commons, would house the university's data center, equipment to support distance education and technology-rich classrooms. Also in the plan is a proposal to re-establish Eighth Avenue as the ceremonial and main entrance to the campus. The university needs a portal that gives visitors a strong sense of arrival at the university. It also needs to connect better to the downtown area. That's a grand idea. We need university visitors to have a great first impression of this educational hub for the region. Since quality education equals economic opportunity, and the region needs economic opportunity, the city, county and university should work together toward a funding strategy to make as much of the EOU plan as possible a reality

YOUR PUBLIC OFFICIALS President Barack Obama: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20500; 202-456-1414; fax 202-456-2461; to send comments, go to www.whitehouse.gov/oontact. u_s_ Sen_ Jeff Merkley: D.C. office: SDB-40B Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510; 202-224-3753; fax 202-228-3997. Portland office: One World Trade Center, 121 S.W. Salmon St. Suite 1250, Portland, OR 97204; 503-326-3386; fax 503-326-2900. Pendleton office: 310 S.E. Second St. Suite 105, Pendleton 97801; 541-278-1129; em ail elizabeth_scheeler@ merkley.senate.gov.

The Beach Boys still get around hree hours before showtime, Brian Wilson says: "There is no Rhonda." Sitting backstage at Merriweather Post Pavilion, gathering strength for the evening's 48-song, 150-minute conceit, Wilson was not asked about her, he just volunteered this fact. The other members of the Beach Boys seem mildly surprised to learn that the 1965 song "Help Me, Rhonda" was about no one in particular. Attention must be paid to baby boomer music-cued nostalgia, and no one pays it better than the Beach Boys. They are currently on a 50thanniversary tom that has more than 60 concerts scheduled and others still being booked. Their new album, "That's Why God Made the Radio," debuted at No.3 in Billboard's listing, and with this the Beach Boys topped the Beatles for most weeks on Billboard's top-10 album chart. Their band began in 1961 in Hawthorne, when the parents of Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson went away for a weekend, leaving the boys with meal money that they used to rent instruments and record a song called "Surfin':' They rode a wave offascination with California to the top of pop music. Given California's dystopian present, it is difficult to recall that the Beach Boys' appeal derived not just from their astonishing harmonies (which derived from the Four Freshmen) but also from their embodiment of a happy Southem California that beckoned to the rest of the nation. Political scientist James Q_ Wilson grew up there, and in 1967, the year after the Beach Boys released "Good Vibrations," he wrote a seminal

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essay on the political vibrations that produced California's new governor: ''A Guide to Reagan Country"Wilson's conclusion was that Ronald Reagan represented the political cultme of a region where social structure nrntured individualism. Southern Californians had, Wilson wrote, "no identities except their personal identities, no obvious group affiliations to make possible any reference to them by collective nouns. I never heard the phrase 'ethnic group' until I was in graduate school." Eastern teenagers had turl Their Southern California counterparts had cars, the subject of so many Beach Boys songs ("Little Deuce Coupe;'"409,""Shut Down," etc.). They hung out in places reached by car and with lots of parking, pmticularly drivein restamants. "The Eastern lifestyle," Wilson wrote, "produced a feeling of territoi); the Western lifestyle a feeling of property." The East was defined less by cold weather than by social congestion - apartments in ethnic neighborhoods. Southern Californians lived in singledwelling homes and had almost no public transportation, so their movements within the city were unconfined to set corridors. Houses and cars - the "Sunday afternoon drive" was often just to look at others' homes - strengthened, Wilson wrote, "a very conventional and bourgeois sense of property and responsibility_" When James Watt, Reagan's interior

secretary, barred the Beach Boys from playing a Fornth of July concert on the Mall in 1983 because he thought they attracted "the wrong element," Reagan invited them to the White House. This was almost a generation after the Beach Boys were dethroned but invigorated by the challenge of the British Invasion, particularly the Beatles. Brian Wilson has long been troubled by mental illness, but he responded to the challenge of tl1e Beatles album "Rubber Soul" with "Pet Sounds," including "God Only Knows," which Paul McCartney called "the greatest song ever written_" The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"was a response to "Pet Sounds." Leonard Bernstein called B1ian Wilson, the Beach Boys' creative engine, "one of today's most important musicians," and the Jaffrey Ballet danced to Wilson's music. Dennis and Carl Wilson died long ago, but today's band includes three original members - Brian, Al Jardine and Mike Love - plus David Marks, who grew up down the street from the Wilsons, and Bruce Johnston, "the new guy'' who first joined the group in 1965. Boomers must be served, so MickJagger, who long ago said, "I'd rather be dead than sing 'Satisfaction' when I'm 45," is singing it at 68. In 1966, the 31-year-old Elvis Presley asked the Beach Boys for advice about touring; he has been dead for nearly 35 years, but they play on, all of them approaching or past 70, singing "When I Grow Up (to Be a Man)" without a trace ofirony Southern California in their formative years was not zoned for irony Reach the author at georgewill@washpost.

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SWAT team practice Two students in a basic police sniper school sponsored recently by the Union County Sheriff's Office take up a tactical position atop the Union County justice center building at K Avenue and Sixth StreetThursday. Seven law enforcement officers from throughout the state took part in the training, which ran Monday through today in La Grande. The students included Oregon State Police troopers, and officers from Marion, Grant, Multnomah and Morrow counties.

Travelers may face delays

Brad Mooher !The Observer

The Oregon Department of Transpmtation and its contractors are working along numerous state highways this year to repair and replace bridges, resurface highway sections and construct other projects related to transportation safety. The department said it is reminding travelers to expect work crews and possible delays at construction zones. ''All drivers are reminded to slow down and obey posted construction speeds, plan extra travel time and watch for road crews and contractors when traveling through highway work zones," said Tom Strandberg, ODOT public affairs officer: Highway work this year includes several projects in Union, Wallowa and Baker Counties, according to ODOT reports. Two projects are ongoing along Oregon Highway 82,

including replacement of the Indian Creek biidge two miles west of Elgin, and road alignment work and some bridge work two miles west ofMinam. The Indian Creek highway project has temporary traffic signals, single lane travel and up to 20 minute delays at times. Work is ongoing with completion targeted for November. Also on Highway 82, near the Union-Wallowa County border, crews are doing road alignment and near milepost 31 two miles west ofMinam, and bridge work near milepost 33.That project has temporary traffic signals, single lane travel, possible fiaggers at bridge sites, and up to 20 minute delays at times. Work is ongoing, with paving activities to start around June 27. There are plans to open the route to two lanes by July 4. Project completion is scheduled

forAug.20. Several projects will be happening in Baker County as well, including planned chip seal work on the Cornucopia Highway near HalfWay. Pavement chip seal is being done from north of HalfWay to Oregon Highway86. Travelers should watch for loose rock on the roadway, single lane travel, day and night time fiaggers, pilot cars and reduced speed. Work is expected to start sometime between July 9 and mid-August, with completion planned for Sept. 20. Also in Baker County, ODOT will soon begin chip seal work on the Pine Creek Highway from north of HalfWay to Highway 86, with loose rock, single lane travel, day and night time flaggers, pilot cars and reduced speeds. Work on that project is also expected to start July 9.

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Betty J. DeGrofft of Joseph died June 12. Acelebration oflife will take place in September. A full obituary will appear later Bollman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Editor's note: The Observer pnt the wrong date for the celebration of life for Christine Marie Kohl in Friday's newspaper. The Ubseroer rewets the

error.

Christine Marie Kohl Union 1962-2012

Christine Marie Kohl, 50,

ofUnion, died atherresidence on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. A"casual dress" celebration of the life of Christine will be Sunday, July 8, 1 p.m., at the Eastern Oregon Livestock ClubKohl house in Union followed by a potluck dinner. For inforn1ation about the potluck dinner, please call Kim Brock at 541-519-0311. Christine was born May 15, 1962 in Yreka, California 1D her parents Kenny Fox and Alice Margurite (Bunce) Fox. She grew up in Bremerron before her family moved to Baker C'ity at the age

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evening fireworks display that was conducted in Union that year to celebrate the United States' centennial. The fireworks display preceded a Fourth of July ball at Union's old Centennial Hotel, one which may have been the biggest local social event of the year. The ball was attended by 101 people. An advertisement for the ball stated that it would "eclipse anything of the kind ever given east of the

of 12. She graduated from Baker High School. Christine enlisted in the Air Force and after serving her country, received an honorable discharge. She continued her education at Eastern Oregon University. At this time she met Johnny Kohl and they were married on June ~ 18, 1988. Christine put her education on hold while she raised her family. It was not until a few years ago that she went back to complete her education. With hard work and the proud support of her family, Christine graduated Suma Cum Laude from Eastern Oregon University in 2009

with a bachelor's of science degree in Sociology. Christine was employed by the United States Forest Service from 1989 to 2008, serving as a dispatcher and then as an administrative assistant. In her earlier years she worked at the Baker City Co-op and was a 4-H leader. She was educated the practice of Reiki energy healing and achieved 4th level Reiki Master Teacher. Christine was active in Wings and served as a True Colors Counselor. Her best and most enthusiastic support was reserved for her son Haiden and his Union High School Cross Country Team. She attended every meet with her

Cascades." A 95-pound Centennial cake was The ball and fireworks display cut into 1,000 pieces and served at were two of many things done the conclusion of the program. The in Union, then the county seat, cake was 8 1/2 feet in diameter to celebrate the United States' and 32 1/2 inches high. The appearance of the Liberty Centennial. Activities began with a program that An advertisementfor the Car, a float pulled . . by four black horses started at 10 a.m. It featured hall sazd thatztwould and decorated with ''eclipse anything ofthe flags, wreaths of prayer, music played by a local kind evergiven east ofthe flowers and everband and toasts. greens was another The program Cascades." Centennial celebraalso included an tion highlight in Union. The Liberty Car featured a unscheduled talk by a women's woman who portrayed the Godrights advocate, which created a dess of Liberty and 38 girls who stir, Huffman wrote.

support. Christine loved gardening and her flowers. She enjoyed canning and sewing for her fan1ily. Christine is survived by her husband Johnny; two clrildren, Haiden Kohl of La Grande and Tyger Ricard of Portland, Oregon; her mother, Alice Saul of Baker City; her siblings Kenny H. (Lori) Fox of Haines; Cliffurd L. (Kathy) Fox of North Powder; A Kathy (Tracy) Moss ofPraire City; Billy (Arlene) Saul of Baker City; Kim (Wes) Brock of Baker City; one grandchild Tital Bailey of Portland; Aunt Vicky Culver ofWashington; Uncle George Bunce of Indiana; and nine nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father Kenny H. Fox Sr., her dad Roy R. Saul; Grandmother Alice Bunce and Grandfather Ken Bunce. Memmial contributions in memory of Christine may be made to the Wings True Colors Scholarship Fund, in care of Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande OR 97850. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com. The Observer publishes free obituaries n.s rJ, eomrnu nily Sf'mir:e. ()!Jituruies are

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represented the states of the Union, Huffman wrote. Huffman's book, published in 1976, provides descriptions of counties in Oregon celebrating the Centennial. The author wrote that several Grande Ronde Valley residents had traveled to Portland to attend a larger Centennial celebration. To reach Portland by July 4, travelers boarded a horse-drawn coach in Union on June 26 and rode to The Dalles. The Union residents then boarded a steamship for Portland.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LA GRANDE POLICE Arrested: David Kenneth W alker, 42, address unavailable, was arrested Friday on two Union County warrants, with original charges contempt of court and stalking. Larceny: A business in the 800 block of Adam s Avenu e Friday reported a shoplifter f leeing on foot. A deputy responded but was unable to locate the subject. The deputy took a report. Arrested: Natasha Rose Voyles, 24, address unavailabl e, w as arrested Friday on a charge of violating a court-ordered no contact order. Disturbance: Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress Friday near Fourth Stre et and N Avenue. The involved parties were separated prior t o officers' arrival, and the si tuation was resolved. Arrested: Justin Tanner Pen, 20 address unava ilable, was arrested Friday on charges of attempting to elude. In the sam e incident, SeanTheavy Pen, 24, address unavailable, was arrested on a Union County warrant charging assault in the fourth degree and disorderly conduct in th e second degree. Later, Sean Pen, was additi onally charged with attempting to elude a poli ce offi cer on foot , burg lary in the second degree, and theft in the f irst degree. Disturbance: Officers respon ded to a report of a disturbance Friday in the 1300 block of Cherry Street. The situation was resolved. Agency assist: Office rs assisted a m edical crew with a call Friday at an address in th e 400 block of Balsa Street. Disturbance: An officer responded to a report of a male subject causing a disturbance Friday at an address in the 2100 block of Adam s Avenue.The subject left priorto the officer's arrival.

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Larceny: A w oman in the 2900 block of Depot Street Friday reported her husband's wallet either lost or st olen. An offi cer responded and took a report. Vandalism : A woman in the 400 block of First Street requested officer contact Saturday regarding vandalism to her vehicle. An officer responded and took a report. Larceny: A bu siness in th e 1400 block of Adams Avenue Saturday reported a shoplifter. Officers responded and were attempting to locate the subject. Vandalism : A woman in the 100 block of Depot Street requested officer contact Saturday regarding v andalism to her apartm ent w indow. An officer responded and took a report. Disturbance: A wom an Saturday reported loud noise sounding like gunshots or fireworks at Fourth Street andY venue. An office r responded but was unabl e to locate anything. Arrested: Clary Ri ca rdo Jones, 50, address unavailable, and Andre Maurice Garten, 23, Washington state, were cited Sunday on charges of criminal t respass. The citati ons were issued after di spatch received a report about about a trespasser on an inbo und Union Pacific train. Agency assist: Officers assisted a medical crew with a call Sunday at Island Avenu e and Walton Road.

LA GRANDE FIRE AND AMBULANCE La Grande Fire and Ambu lance responded to eight medical ca lls Friday, six Saturday and seven Sunday.

LA GRANDE RURAL ARE No incidents to report.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Arrested: Nehem iah Joseph Eckel, 31. address unavailable, w as arrested Friday on a Union

Country w arrant charging f ailure t o appear. The original charges w ere unlawful possession of as firearm/si lencer, felon in possession of a firearm , possession of a contro lled substance/meth, being a felon in possession of a firearm, operating a m otor vehicle without a license, driv ing uninsured, and possessi on of less than an ounce of marijuana. In the same incident, Dylan Douglas Greene, 19, address unavailable, was arrested on a parole/probation detainer as well as a Union Co unty warrant for probation revocation, original charge theft in the first deg ree. Fraud: A woman from t he 700 block of Birch Street in Elgin requested deputy contact Friday regarding fraud . A deputy made contact and logged information. Burglary: A deputy responded to a report of a burglary to a residence Friday on West Road. The deputy took a report. Arrest ed: Bradley James Steinke, 29, address unavailable, w as arrested in Deschutes County Friday on a Union County w arrant charging failure t o appear. The original charge was diso rderly condu ct. Disturbance: Officers responded t o a report of a disturbance Friday at an address in the 1100 block of Cherry Street. The distu rbance was v erbal only and the situation w as resolved. Arrest ed: Christopher Michael Vivona, 19, address unavailable, was arrested in St. Helens Saturd ay on a Union County w arrant charging failure to appear.The o riginal charge was criminal trespass in the fi rst degree. Arrest ed: Gerald Ray Slay, 53, address unavailable, was arrested Saturday on a parole and probation detainer. Suspicious circumstances: Dispatch received a report of possibl e gunshots Saturday in the area of Ash and Orchard Streets in Cove. A deputy was

advised. Unauthorized entry: Dispatch received a report Sunday about an unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle in the 900 block of Detroit Street in Elgin. A deputy m ade contact and explained options. Crash: A deputy responded to a report Sunday about a non-injury motor vehicle crash at each Road and Highway 203. The situati on was resolved. Arrested: Caleb Robert Nelson, 19, La Grande, w as arrested Sunday on a ch arge of possession of a contro lled substance/

m eth, and cited on a charge of possession of less than an ounce of m arijuana. Disturbance: Officers responded to a report of domestic disturbance Sunday in the 1600 block of Al bany Street. The offi cers w ere unable t o locate anyth ing.

WALLOWA COUNTY SHERIFF No incidents to report.

ENTERPRISE POLICE No incidents to report.

OREGON STATE POLICE No report available.

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Communi Loose kangaroo startles drivers PASCO, Wash. (AP) - Startled drivers weren't seeing things it really was a kangaroo hopping down the highway in Washington state. The meandering marsupial nearly caused a couple of accidents Saturday and police responded, keeping the 'roo off the road while its owner ti·acked it down and caught it with help from friends. KNDO reports owner lives in an area of the state where it's legal to own exotic pets. The Franklin County resident also has a zebra.

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GONSER: To Darrell &Tracy (Foster) Gonser of Spokane Valley, Wash., a daughter, Adelyn Paige, 5 pounds 5 ounces, June 12, 2012, at 7: 18a.m. Grandparents are Kevin and Judy Foster of Imbler, and Stan and Debbie Gonser of Spokane Valley.

SWARTOUT Landon Swartout was born to Elizabeth and Douglas Swartout of La Grande on June 23 at 5:30a.m. Landon weighed 7 pounds 5.4 ounces at birth. His grandparents are JoAnna and Shawn Swartout of La Grande and Johanna Binder of Elgin.

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Howard Eugene Evans and Gladys Louise (Phinney) Evans of Cove will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple was married in San Diego, Cali£ on July 2, 1952. Their daughters will be hosting a reception at the Cove Sportsman Club, 302 Main St. July 6 at 6 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. The couple has three daughters. Geni Evans of Clarkston Wash., Susie Evans of Spruce Grove, Alberta, and Cindy Johnson of Cove.

Grande Ronde Hospital named health category finalist at honors laureate event Grande Ronde Hospital was named a Laureate Finalist in the Health Category at the 2012 IDG Computmworld Honors Program Award Gala held June 4 in Washington, D.C. From a field of20 Laureates, Grande Ronde Hospital was chosen as a Finalist for the 21st CentUiy Achievement Award for recognition of its efforts in using remote presence technology to improve the cost of, and access to, specialty medical care for rural Northeast Oregon patients. Jim Mattes, GRH CEO and president, and Doug Romer, executive director of Patient Care Services for GRH, attended the event at the invitation ofiDG Computerworld, Inc. held June 04 at the Andrew W Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. They were among 200 guests from all over the world. "We were honored to have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with so many

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innovative and dedicated individuals from around the globe. The level of expertise and achievement these people brought to this program was extremely impressive," said Mattes. "Only after seeing the level of competition in this program did we fully realize the unprecedented honor ofjust being named a 2012 Laureate," added Romer. "I can't begin to tell you what it meant to be sitting there in that crowd and have them announce Grande Ronde Hospital had also been chosen as one offour Laureate Finalists for Health." In March 2012, GRH was notified it had been named a 2012 Laureate for the honors program in the Health category after submitting an overview of its efforts over the past five years in leveraging remote presence technology. The overview also highlighted GRH's pioneering efforts early on with

Arlie and Sylva UmBill Paxton, ofUnion, phrey, formerly of La will be celbrating his 80th birthday July 8. His family Grande, will be celebrating their 70th wedding will be hosting a reception anniversary with family for him at the Union City and friends in Greenwood, Park July 8 at 1 p.m. The party will be a potluck Ind. The couple was engaged and friends are invited to in 1940, and were married attend. in 1942 in Boise, Idaho, No gifts, please. after Arlie enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941. After Arlie was discharged in 1945, the couple moved to La Grande where Arlie worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and also as a logger. In 1964, they moved to Ketchikan, Alaska, where Arlie worked as a logger and in road construction. In 1973, he went to work for the Ketchikan School District as a custodian. Sylva joined him working as a custodian in 1975 for the school Submitted photo Accepting the award for healthcare innovations in North- district. The couple retired from east Oregon are Jim and Jan Mattes and Doug and Suthe school district in 1988 sie Romeratthe 2012 Computerworld Honors Laureate and moved to Hermiston, Program Gala in Washington, D.C. Ore. Later in 2000 they diagnoses in Kenya. In addi- moved to La Grande, the Oregon Medical Board, tion to GRH, the other three state legislators, the groundwhere they lived until Finalists were Beaumont breaking development of 2010, when they moved Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; for to be closer to their son in new statewide and regional their work on an integrated Indiana when they were networking alliances as well in-house health information as the specialty education no longer able to care for and services brought into the system for cystic fibrosis themselves. patients; Christiana Care region via GRII's TelemediThe couple will be Health System, Delaware, celebrating their 70th ancine program. niversary with a barbecue for their work on capturing That submission was selected from more than 500 information for provider feed- at their son's house. back from a patient symptom The couple had six chilnominations from 25 counself-assessment tool; and tries as one of200 honorees dren, Ada Gordanier of Wireless Reach for QualKetchikan, Alaska, Harry across 10 categories of20 comm, San Diego, for develUmphrey of Greenwood, Laureates each. Of those Ind., Michael Umphrey oping wireless heart health 20, the top four Laureate screening and monitoring via of London, Ontario, Lynn Finalists and the winning Smmtphone 3G netwmk.s for Umphrey of Shelton, 21st Century Achievement Award in each category were rural cardiac patients. Wash., Betty McKelvy of To read the case study Ketchikan, Alaska and announced during the gala. outlining the history and John Umphrey of South The top spot for the 21st Dakota. CentUiy Achievement Awm·d progress remote presence in the Health category went technology at GRH, visit The couple also has 13 to Hewlett-Packard Compawww.grh.org and find Tetegrandchildren, 24 greatny, Palo Alto, Cali£, for their medicine under Our Services grandchildren and one work in early infant AIDS in the main navigation bar. great-great-grandchild.

MILLER Paysen Alex Miller was born to Julie and Alex Miller of La Grande on June 21 at 10:14 p.m. Paysen wei ghed 7 pounds 5 ounces at birth. His grandparents are Tom and Roseanne Ro berts of M cMinnvill e and Ted and Connie Miller of La Grande.

BURGESS Bree Alexis Burgess was born to Brandon Burgess and Brenda Laber of Elgin on June 25 at 12:45 a.m. Bree w eighed 7 pounds 11 ounces at birth. Her grandparents are Melissa and Bruce Horn of Elgin, Cliff andTrena Laber of Union and Jodi and Randy Burgess ofWallowa.

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BMCC RELEASES SPRING TERM HONOR ROLL Blue Mountain Community College spring term 2012 honor roll recogniti on w ent to th e fol· lowing full-time students: La Grande: President's List 4.00 GPA: Piper Pierce and Kahrissa Pratt; Dean's List (3.4 t o 3.84 GPA): Margaret Co rig, Javan Ireland, and Jennifer Standley; Honor Roll (3.00 t o 3.39 GPA): Antho ny Corig, Joshua Palmer, Gregory Sam s, Andrea Simo ns, Huia Wardwell and LibbyWright. Elgin: President's List 4.00

MCKENZIETALLY MAKES DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS LIST ATTARLETON STEPHENVILLE, Texas Mckenzie Tally of Cove was recently named to Tarleton St ate University's Distinguished Students List for the spring 2012 semester. Tally is enrolled at the university's Stephenville ca mpus, and is majoring in Agricultural Economics. Students on th e list include freshman and sophomore students who have a minimum

3.25 grade point ratio (GPR) and no grade lower than a 'C: and juniors and seniors who have a minimum 3.5 GPR with no grade lower than a 'C.' All must be in good standing with the university.

IMBLER RESIDENT WINS SEIU SCHOLARSHIP SEIU Local 503 awarded 48 scholarships and awards t otali ng $25,000 this year through a member scholarship program. The scholarship program is funded through m ember dues and donations. Micah Winburn, a resident

of Imbler and a Computer Science m ajor at Eastern Oregon University, w as awarded a $500 sdwlarship. Financia l aid awards of $500 per school y ea r are offered t o students entering an accredited institution of learning in t he United States. Grant in aid awards of $750 per school year are given to students wh o are currently enrolled. Winners must be undergraduates and must be under th e age of 24 at the time of their nomination. The scholarships are available to SEIU members and their spous· es, qualifying domestic partners,

sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters.

PUCKETT GRADUATES FROM WYOMING Amy Pu ckett, of Cove, recently graduated from the University ofWyoming with a doctor of pharm acy . University ofWyoming is located in Larami e, Wyo . and is th e st at e's only four y ear higher education institution.

EASTERN WASHINGTON RELEASES DEAN'S LIST Richard Carmichael, of La Grande, w as recently nam ed to

the dean's list of Eastern Washington University for spring t erm .

WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY RELEASES HONOR ROLL Kelby Graham M cCelland of Cove, Samantha Elizabeth Eatwell and Daniells Rose Walker of Enterpri se were recently nam ed to th e Western Oregon University honor roll for spring term. Andrea Dori s Moreno of La Grande, w as named to th e president's list . Moreno attained a 4.0 GPA spring term .

WISH LIST Local nonprofit human service organizations often need donations of specific items or volunteers. Wish List items are updated every month. Anyone who would like to volunteer or make donations should contact the agency directly. BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE ASSOCIATION 3212 HWY30, LA GRANDE 541-963-0807 • pet treats, peanut butter

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SHELTER FROMTHE STORM 541-963-7226 • Educational/skill building toy s • New larg e skillet and n ew large pot • Paper towels and toilet paper • Diapers (size 3, 4, and 5 in high demand) • New or like new towels, washcloths, and twin sheets •Vacuum (new or gently used)

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UNION COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 541-963-7532 • donat ions f or u pkeep of th e cent er • volunteer drivers for Meals o n Wheels • volunteers to serve me als M o nday throu gh Friday (ext. 15) • mus ici an s f o r 11 a.m . t o noon sl ot (ext. 17)

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Progress made on Colorado nre, but blaze not contained Michael Muskal Los Angeles Times

WS ANGELES- Cooler temperatmes and higher humidity are continuing to aid firefighters battling the Waldo Canyon blaze near Colorado Springs, officials said Monday, but full containment remains at least 10 days away. The fire, the most destructive in Colorado's history, has conswned 17,827 acres

and is being fought by 1,581 firefighters, according to officials' morning status report. Containment was listed at 55 percent, with full containment not expected until July 12 at the earliest. "Slow moving thunderstorms are expected over the fire today, officials noted in their morning post. "Winds produced by these storms may increase fire activity. The main focus for crews

today will be to continue to secure tl1e north perimeter of the fire along West Monument Creek." The Waldo Canyon fire has destroyed at least 346 homes. Other fires, including the High Park blaze near Fort CoHins, have burned more acreage but fewer structures. The High Park blaze is 100 percent contained. So far; the Waldo Canyon

Poll: Americans want banles over health care law to stop By Noam N. Levey Tribune Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON - In the wake of the Supreme Cowt's decision to largely uphold President Obama's health care law, a majority of Ammicans now want to put the fight over the Affordable Cm·e Act behind them, a new national survey indicates. Fifty-six percent ofAmericans believe opponents of the law should "stop trying to block its implementation and instead move on to other national problems," according to the poll by the nonprofit Kaiser Fmnily Foundation. By contrast, just 38 percent said those opposed to the Affordable Care Act should "continue trying to block the law from being implemented." The survey of1,239 adults - conducted over three days following the Supreme Cowt's historic decision last Thtrrsday - did not pick up major changes in Americans' overall view of the sweeping legislation that Obmna signed in 2010. The law, as it has for years, splits the

SEATTLE (MCT)-After 34 years rearing shellfish in Washington state's Willapa Bay, Dave Nisbet was in a bind: Nattrre had stopped providing. Oysters were no longer reproducing nattrrally on the Washington Coast. Oyster larvae were even dying in nearby hatcheries, which use seawater to raise baby shellfish that get sold as stmter seed to companies like Nisbet's Goose Point Oysters. But when, in 2009, Nisbet heard oceanographers identify the likely culprit increasingly conusive ocean water, a byproduct of the same greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming- the oysterman did the unthinkable. Nisbet took out a loan and spent three years testing and building a new hatchery that opened recently. In Hawaii. Most ofWashington's $100 million-a-yem· oyster industry has been whipsawed in recent years by ecological problems. But Nisbet's oyster company

nation, with 41 percent saying they have a favorable view of the law and 41 percent saying they have an unfavorable view. And the law continues to generate dramatically different feelings an1ong Democrats and Republicans. More than eight in ten Democrats say opponents should move following the Supreme Court decision, while nearly seven in ten Republicans say opponents should keep fighting the law. Independents m·e more inclined to move on, as 51 percent say it is time to implement the law, and just 35 percent say they want to see opponents continuing to resist. The Kaiser survey also found that the Supreme Court decision has intensified Democratic support for the law. But 31 percent of Republicans say the decision makes it more likely they will vote in December; just 18 percent of Democrats say the same thing. The poll's margin of error is plus or minus 3 percent. For results based on subgroups, the mm·gin of enur may be higher.

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WASHINGTON - There's a conspicuous holdout in Republican Party messaging that President Barack Obama's landmark overhaul of the nation's health care system represents a tax increase on middle-class Americans: the party's presumptive nominee for president. Eric Fehrnstrom, a senior Mitt Romney campaign adviser, said in an interview Monday that Romney agrees with Obama that the mechanism to enforce the so-called mandate that Americans have instrrance - a provision modeled after the Massachusetts law Romney had signed as governor - was a penalty and not a tax, a statement that runs counter to what the rest of the GOP has m·gued in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling last Thursday. "He disagreed with the ruling. He disagreed with the findings of the ruling. He disagreed with the logic tlmt supported those findings. He said that he agreed with the dissent, which was written by Justice Scalia, and the dissent clearly stated that the mandate was not a tax," Fehrnstrom said on MSNBC's"Daily Rundown." Other Republicans were reading from a different set of talking points. Faced with the cowt's somewhat surprising 5-4 decision to uphold the law, top GOP figmes found a silver lining in Chief Justice John Roberts basing his majority opinion on the view that the law was constitutional based on the federal government's taxing authority. "The American people ... do not want the government telling them what kind of insw·ance policy they have to buy, and how much they

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have to pay for it, and if you don't like it, we're going to tax you," House Speaker John Boehner said Sunday on CBS' "Face the Nation." "(The court) was more honest than he was, and said Obamacare is a huge tax increase on middle-class families across America," Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana said on a conference call organized by the Republican National Committee on Friday. "In 2008, Candidate Obama promised middleclass American families that they wouldn't see their taxes go up under his administration, yet his signatme legislation did just that," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. Fehrnstrom, seeming to understand the awkward position the Romney campaign is in, parsed his words carefully. He criticized Oban1a for "celebrating'' the majority opinion while he and members of his administration still dispute that the penalty for not having instrrance is a tax. Romney, by contrast, has "consistently described the mandate as a penalty" He also argued that the law "raises a series of taxes" elsewhere, "including on om medical device companies." But to the main Republican argument on whether the mandate was enforced by a tax or a penalty, Fehmstrom sided with the president and against the GOP.

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''The governor believes that what we put in place in Massachusetts was a penalty, and he disagrees with the court's ruling that the mandate was a tax;' Fehmstrom said. Asked host Chuck Todd: "But he agrees with the president, and he believes that you shouldn't call the tax penalty a tax? You should call it a penalty or a fee or a fine?" "That's corTect;' Fehmstrom answered. "But the president also needs to be held accountable for his hypocritical and contradictory statements, because he's described it vmiously as a penalty and as a tax." The exchange shows how Republicans may diverge on health care messaging going forward. Congressional Republicans hope to use the tax issue to make a case against incumbent Democrats, particularly in the Senate, where the GOP is just a handful of seats away from taking majority control. When asked on "Fox News Sunday" if the Romney mandate might also be a tax if Obama's was, Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, answered: "I think Gov. Romney ¥rill have to speak for himself on what was done in Massachusetts." Romney spokesperson Amanda Henneberg offered this comment to explain the Romney campaign's argu-

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state's largest wildfire has conswned more than 225,000 acres in the western desert area. Known as the Clay Springs fire, it is about 48 percent contained. In Montana, the Ash Creek fire in the eastern pmt of the state has burned through more than 375,000 acres. Other fires have been reported in Wyoming, Idaho, New Mexico and Nevada.

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appears to be one ofthe first businesses in the Northwest -perhaps anywhere- to shift part of its business to a new region in response to ocean acidification. "I just got nervous;' Nisbet said. "I was afraid ifl didn't do something, then om busine.ss would just slowly die." Now, rather than relying on oysters that have spawned in Willapa Bay or on juvenile oysters ptrrchased from a nearby hatchery - as he has for years - Nisbet raises larvae in tmlks in a milliondollm; 20,000-squm·e-foot plant in Hilo, Hawaii. The tiny larvae are then sent by mail to Washington, where Nisbet and his team oversee the rest of the multiyear growing cycle in Willapa Bay. "It would have been much easier and cheaper to start a hatchery here," Nisbet said. "But we just saw the hatcheries having failtrres, the larvae dying in the tanks and just decided to sidestep the issue completely."

Nisbet's move is just the latest sign of how the threat of ocean acidification is altering the way Washington's shellfish growers do business. Scientists fur years have warned that excess carbon dioxide from the btrrning of fossil fuels eventually would be taken up by marine waters and begin lowering the pH of tl1e world's oceans. In the past five years, oceanographers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration working along the U.S. West Coast repeatedly have docwnented that ocean chemistry is already changing, decades earlier than anyone predicted. Scientists are still learning just how those changes ultimately may upend marine food webs. Resem·chers have shown that less-alkaline seawater causes sea lU'Chin larvae to change shape, makes squid more lethargic and prompts clown fish to race towm·d rather than away from predators.

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Local District Attorney Dan May told reporters at a news conference that there have been some reports of looting in evacuated neighborhoods. He pledged to be tough on offenders. The Waldo Canyon fire is among a rash of blazes across several Western states dealing with high heat, low humidity and tinder-like fuel. In Utal1, officials said the

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fire is believed to be responsible for two deatl1s. The cost offighting the fire, which is still under investigation, is being estimated at more than $11 million. At the fire's peak, more tlmn 32,000 people were furced to leave their homes and flee, but most evacuation orders have been lifted. About 3, 000 people remain out of their homes, officials said.

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Lawsuits over water rights put squeeze on Mammoth Lakes • Small community in the High Sierras fights with Los Angeles utility over water rights which the utility contends it owns By Louis Sahagun Los Angeles Times

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif -The people of this small High Sierra ski town have survived drought, forest fires and earthquakes. They have endured economic recessions and volcano scares. But nothing in their history prepared them for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The DWP launched a legal attack six months ago for control of the city's primary source of water, Mammoth Creek, which tumbles down the slopes through town. The utility contends it has owned the water since 1905 and Mammoth Lakes has been poaching for decades. The tiny Mammoth Community Water District says that ifit loses the lawsuits, the district would have to buywaterfrom the DWP. That would force the district to raise average rates to levels many locals cannot afford- increasing them by at least 100 percent, to about $840 a year; one district official said. The 7,700 year-round residents are largely workingclass employees catering to vacationers who travel 300 miles north from Los Angeles. Forty percent ar·e low-income. Greg Norby, manager of the water district, said the DWP is using the lawsuits to intimidate his agency, hoping it will yield on the water rather than pay fur a costly court battle. The district has already run up about $300,000 in legal expenses in the case, he said. In a county with a 12.1 percent unemployment rate and a city whose bad economy and debts have it on the verge of bankruptcy, the DWP lawsuits could be the last straw, Norby said. "It would bring a huge return on their investment in attorneys' fees," Norby said. "Mammoth Lakes would cease to exist."

Mammoth Lakes argues that it is entitled to as much as 2,760 acre-feetofwater annually under licenses and a permit granted by the state dating back as far as 1949. The district also argues the DWP should not be allowed to claim the water now after allowing the community to become dependent upon it for decades by relying on those licenses and permit. Mark Boster /Los Ange les Times "Los Angeles never protest- Valuable water flows the Lakes Region in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., May 24.The Los Angeles Department ofWater and ed any of them," Norby said. power recently filed two lawsuits claiming the rights to the water. "Where the hell was the city 50 years ago?" estimated $238 million budThe DWP says the state get deficit, the DWP is trying had no authority to give to increase revenue from the Mammoth Lakes permission Eastern Sierra and put as to draw from the creek. much water as possible into Martin Adams, DWP's the aqueduct to L.A. water project director, said "Every drop counts, and Mammoth Lakes wasn't under the city charter we are a big concern when the mandated to protect every community was small. "But drop," Deputy City Atty. over the years, after growth Bill Carter said. "The city of spurts which included condos Los Angeles does not want and golf courses, Mammoth's to harm Mammoth or its residents." water diversions were no longer just a blip," Adams The water war comes at said. They are now equal to an especially tough time for 1 percent of the flow of water Mammoth Lakes. in the aqueduct carrying waJust five year·s ago, the city ter from the Eastern Sierra was almost debt-free, en,joyMark Boste r I Los Ange les Times to Los Angeles, he said. ing record snowfalls and Greg Norby, general manager ofthe Mammoth Community Water District looks The lawsuits, filed in Mono a real estate boom. Every over one of his favorite spots on the shore of Lake Mary in Lone Pine, Calif. County "This town has been Friday night Superior in winter, the community cannot development for years to ert wilderness. Resentment Court, are through some tough times thousands afford to pay a $43-million come!' has festered for a century. breach-of-contract judgment After all, he added glumly, ''The DWP is a rapacious part of a new but never like this... no of vehicles against it brought by a major ''there are Jots of other places agency," said Paul Rudder, assertiveone around here expects streamed up ness by the from Southdeveloper. for people to go that aren't a Mammoth Lakes lawyer utility along to see development for ern CaliforThe city considered raisunder the thun1b of the for 40 years."The people of DWP." the Eastyears to come. " nia, bringing ing taxes but a financial Los Angeles aren't going to ern Sierra, an estimated analysis warned that tax Under a "Stop the LADWP shed a lot of tears over a poor -Tom Cage, Mammoth increases would chive tourWater Grab!" carnpaign manlittle mountain town being where it has Lakes business owner 1.5 million owned land skiers to the ists elsewhere and devasaged by the public relations stepped on by an elephant." and water region during tate households. The area's firm Cerrell Associates, the State Sen. Alex Padilla, rights since early in the last the season. largest employer, Mammoth Mammoth Lakes district D-Pacoima, sent a letter century. After long legal Since then, the median recently began asking its Mountain ski resort, laid off to the DWP last week battles, the DWP has been price of single-family homes 70 full-time employees last ratepayers to flood the DWP recommending that the forced to help restore land it in Man1moth Lakes has winter because of a dearth of and Los Angeles City Hall agency wm·k with Mamdrained by giving up water fallen from $900,000 to snow. with complaints and hardmoth Lakes to find comto maintain levels in Mono $541,000 - a decline of 40 "This town's been through luck stories. mon ground. The letter Lake, re-water parts of the percent, according to a study tough times, but never like Many Eastern Sierra to General Manager Ron dry Owens Lake and restore by FTI Capital Advisors. The this," said Tom Cage, a busicommunities have existed as Nichols said the dispute is "opening old wounds in the a 62-mile stretch of the median price of condomininess owner and member Los Angeles colonies of sorts Lower Owens River. urns has fallen from $560,000 of the water district board. since the early 1900s when Owens River Valley and The utility believes the to $270,000 - or about 52 "I'm not saying we're going the city acquired enonnous risks exacerbating the hisOwens Lake effort alone percent - during the same to become a ghost town with swaths of Eastern Sierra toric distrust of the City of unfairly raises rates for its period. tumble weeds rolling down Los Angeles and LADWP land and began pun1ping so customers by an average of City leaders are preparing Main Street. But no one much water south that the well beyond the Eastern at least $20 a year. Facing an to file for bankruptcy because around here expects to see region became a de facto des- Sierra."

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ale and I set offfor a four day trip several weeks ago ·with our destination Mount Vernon, Wash. The plan was to absorb as much as possible between home and there. Our route took us from US 84 to US 82 around the TriCities and on up to Prosser Vintner's Village just in time for lunch. This 32-acre area on Merlot Drive is the home of 10 wine tasting establishments, several restaurants and the Yellow Rose Nursery. Our pear· and bacon pizza selected from a list of creative combinations at the Wine O'clock wine bar provided a delightful and flavorful meal in a comfortable setting. We continued on toward Ellensburg. Now if you have never been in this area there are two "just for fun" stops - Zillah between Sunnyside and Yakima and Roslyn on beyond Ellensburg. Zillah is the home of the Tea Pot Dome Service Station - a National Historic Site and Roslyn is where the television show "Northern Exposure" was filmed from 1990

to 1995. Some of the sets such as the radio station KBHR are still there to visit. The first night we went as far as Leavenworth, Wash., a small town with a Bavarian village atmosphere including a snow topped mountain. This is about as close to a German adventure as one can experience in the United States. The buildings were created with a Bavarian design, many with murals depicting daily life. Flowers tumble from wine barrel planters and hanging baskets and polka music floats in the air along with the smell of restaurants offering tempting German fare. And then there are shops, shops, shops of every kind with something for everyone. And did I mention bakeries? Well, there are some of those also and they offer taste treats that cannot be denied. Not only do the shops present something for every-

one, activities abound and whatever your preference, you will find it. Outdoor sports are available year round. These include biking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, tubing, rock climbing, gol~ horseback riding and camping. And that is just the summer months. For the ¥~inter sports enthusiasts there are cross-country skiing, ATV tiding, snowmobiling, snowboarding, and downhill skiing. If none ofthese are for you then perhaps one or more ofthe many festivals held throughout the year would be your choice of entertainment. We stayed in our favorite bed and breakfast called Hotel Pension Anna. It has a variety of rooms ranging from very simple to over the top - all tastefully done. The over the top one for me is the chapel suite, located in a small Catholic church that was moved to the site of the pension by the former

owners. Our room was much more simple but very comfortable. The owners had changed since we had been there the last time, but to our joy and amazement the new owners were Michele and Gary Thebault formerly of Joseph. While we ate our German breakfast gathered from a sideboard offering a selection of cold sliced meats, a variety of German breads, cheeses, fruit, muesli and other good things we had a sti:mulating conversation with Gary and Michele and found we knew many of the same people. Good food for the rest of the day is not to be overlooked. There are many restaurants offering enough choices to make everyone in the family happy. We are partial to German cuisine and have two favorite restaurants to recommend Andreas Keller Restaurant and King Ludwig's Restaurant. The former is perhaps the quieter of the two, but does have live music which stirs up the customers and

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Do I have you ready for a trip yet? If so there is good news. I talked with Cindy at Alegre Travel and asked

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causes feet to want to dance. King Ludwig's is just one big party with an oomph band, dance floor, and seats in an arena formation.We strayed from our usual menu the night we ate there and had one of the Schweinehachsen that they are famous for. This is a fresh pork hock that is cooked on a rotisserie until the skin is super crisp encasing the flavorful juicy pork meat inside. We asked if one meal would be enough for the two of us and they assured us that it would. Just in case we ordered one extra side of spatzle. Did we have enough? Wen, we ate as much as we could and than asked for a "to go box''. The meat in tl1e box later ended up as four barbecue

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Mormon ranks are growing in size and diversifying By James D. Davis Sun Sent1nel

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - It's an old question, but Fred Bethel says he still gets asked: How can an AfricanAmerican like himself be pmi ofthe Mannon Church, a religious group that waited until1978 to allow blacks to become leaders? His response comes easily - because ofwhat the church is today. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is growing dramatically, and it is increasingly diversifying in South Florida, vvith a mix of Hispanic and Caribbean members. "I don't dwell on what the church has done," says Bethel, a member of the Fort Lauderdale Ward, or congregation. ''I look at what the church is now, and what it can become. The church is saying, we're having a pmiy and everyone's invited." From 2000 to 2010, Mormons increased by 45.5 percent-from 4.2 million to 6.1 million, according to the latest U.S. Religion Census, compiled by statisticians every decade. In southeast Florida's three stakes, or local districts, officials count about 12,150 members in 27 wards. The Miami Lakes Stake, covming south Broward and Miami-Dade counties, is about 60 percent Hispanic, according to stake president Albert Benzion. The village of El Portal has a Spanishspeaking wm·d mostly from Central America: Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala. More than 35 percent of new members in the Pompano Beach Stake, from north

Broward County to West Palm Beach, are Latino, according to its president, William Current. Coconut Creek to West Palm Beach has concentrations of Creolespeaking Haitians. "The further we go in South Florida, the more diverse the congregations become," says Donald Anderson, president of the LDS Fort Lauderdale Mission, which takes in the five stakes from Sebastian to the Keys. "They've made the church a wonderful melting pot." Translation is one of the few adaptations the Mormons will make. If people need to hear Creole or Spanish, there are wards for them. If needed, the church will even find a translator in American Sign Language for the deaf ''We will teach the gospel in any language they understand," Benzion says. Emique Terron serves that purpose in the Cypress Creek Branch, translating for mission teams. He also helps with a Mormon sun1mer camp for teens near Orlando. Terron was baptized in Mexico City, then joined Mormon circles in the United States. He now attends the Cypress Creek branch with wife Alma, two daughters and a son. ''When we came to Florida, the first thing we did was look for a church," he says. "It's the best way to avoid problems like mugs and gangs. "The (LDS) Church has different people, but wherever you go, they raise their children the same."

One of the newest Mormon chapels is a small white building in Lauderdale-bythe-Sea. Fanned in December, the chapel houses the Cypress Creek Branch, a subdivision of the culturally diverse Coconut Creek Ward, which includes Jamaican, Haitian, Brazilian, Mexican, Filipino, Polynesian, AfricanAmerican- even Canadian members. Other signs of growth: A Mormon temple, for special rituals and teachings, was dedicated in 1994 near Orlando - and South Florida leaders broke ground for one in Davie in June 2011. The Fort Lauderdale Mission reported 6,100 baptisms from 2000 to 2010. It now claiins nemly 18,000 members. What's more, the rate is speeding up, Donald Anderson says: 440 baptisms so far this year vs. 250 in the first halfof2011. As the presidential candidacy of Republican Mitt Romney has ramped up, so has public interest in his religion. Congregants take any questions as an opportunity to spread the faith. Polygamy? Long outlawed. No tobacco, alcohol or caffeine? Don't do anything that banns the body. Romney? Good man, but tl1e clnll'Ch doesn't endorse candidates. What is m·mving more and more people? Family values, for one. Many cultures are attracted to the Mormon teaching that they can stay together not just now, but for eternity. Haiti-born Milsaint Valcin and his wife, Rose Nora Saint-Hilaire, recently

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stand for abstinence, patriotism, respect for authority and church-centered life. And that has an appeal across ethnic boundaries." Another secret to Mormon growth: constant missionizing. Nearly 55,000 youths volilllteer their time - two yeaTs fm· men, 11/2 for women - to spread the message in nations as far flung as Ghana, Russia, India and Mongolia. The Fort Lauderdale Mission has 140 ofthem. The majority of converts likely are former Catholics, given the religious makeup of Haiti and Hispanic nations. But local Mormons also come from nearly every other group: Jews, Muslims, Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptists, mainline Protestants. Jamaica-born Valda Giambri was attending a Pentecostal church 10 years ago when her sister first showed an interest in a local Mormon church.

drove to the Mormon temple near Orlando for a Sealing Ceremony. ''You can marcy at a chapel, but that's just temporal," says Valcin, who attends the Boynton Beach Ward. "When you marcy in a temple, it's eternal." Mormons take care of each other on this side of eternity as well. Valcin was converted in Haiti, then came to the United States in 2002. Church members helped him fill out a resume and looked up job postings in their companies. "I couldn't ask for more;' says Valcin, a substitute math and French teacher for Palm Beach County public schools. "The church members hugged me and helped me." A strong work ethic is another aspect immigrants like about the Mormon faith, says Nathan Katz, professor of religious studies at Florida International University. "They also

"I said, Tll take you there and go to my church,' " she recalls. "But I stayed and listened, and I never left." Nowadays, whenever someone asks her about LDS beliefs, she always invites them to church at the Pahn Springs Ward, which includes Pembroke Pines and part of north Miami-Dade County. "I tell people, don't take my word for it. Find out. Come. Investigate. Get the truth about it." Yet all this growth has come with few of the adjustments other churches try, like ethnic foods or music. And members seem to like it that way. "If I go to Hawaii and drop into a Mormon church, I'll see the same service," says Natalia Camargo, 23, leader of the young single adults group at the Cypress Creek Branch. "That's the beauty of it. All the wards are the same around the world."

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ou probably know people who avoid the hiked prices and busy shopping centers ofthe Christmas season by shopping in July, but I've always liked to avoid the crowded New Year's self-improvement stampede by undertaking resolutions in July. And this year I am bound and half-determined to at least consider trying to be more humble. I had students a few years ago vvrite definition essays and one student's essay was on humility and totally confused me because it made humility out to be a bad thing. I asked the student about it, and she said she didn't know the word ve:ry well and had looked it up, and the definition she'd found was "to be without pride." Now a century earlier, everyone worried that pride would goeth before a fall, of course. But in modern times, "goeth" is a freak word and pride is wholly a good thing. There's black pride, red pride, brown pride, gay pride, and school pride (i.e. duck pride or cougar pride). The true opposite of humility is arrogance, though, not pride. Anyway, I am ready to toy with becoming more humble. The world needs lots of pride, and it also needs lots of hun1ility. There's something inherently arrogant about writing a column. I've always thought so even though I grew up reading colwnnists and have dabbled in the black art myself I even read collections of columns by several of the great columnists before my time, like H. L. Mencken, Frank Sullivan and Sydney

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Adding patriotic flair to your decor

Tiny gardens thatllave lots of charm By KathyVan Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va.- Susan Bradley loves the beach, especially Grandview Nature PreseiVe near her home in Hampton, Va. When she can't get there, she enjoys a bit ofbeach at home - as part of a new miniature fairy garden in her back yard. In a corner, there's a sandy shore done with desert sand. Itsy bitsy sunglasses rest on a small rolllld table next to a beach chair, and flip-flops smaller than a fingernail are flung in the sand. A beach pail the size of a thimble holds a collection of seashells; a fishing pole waits to be used. That corner of the garden was only the beginning for what is now a 3-by-5-foot landscape that she and son-in-law, Joey Lawrence, built with 2-by-10s, 2-by-4s and 4-by-4s. It stands on legs fur easy vievving from the back porch, and is filled with a mushroom compost and sifted topsoil mix. Once the beach was done, Bradley added a graveled walkway that leads to a fairytale-style stone house where a smiling fairy greets you. Two more fairies are seen in the landscape created vvith living miniature trees and shrubs - Fairy Hair Japanese maple, dwarf cypress and a Corokia contoneaster, commonly called wire-netting bush. White-flowering bacopa trails across a black metal arbor. Koi swim in a pretty pond, and a bird bath waits for visitors. "The sky is the limit on what you can do," says Bradley, her sun-tanned face beaming like a child at Christmas. "You can theme your garden however you want. "I now just wish I had made it bigger." After researching and planning, Bradley ordered her house and most accessories online, choosing evmything for a 1-to12 scale. She paid $300 for the house but much less for other mini accessories like a picnic table, grill, push mower, shovel and spade, working wishing well and fence. Bradley purchased her plants locally, paying $80 for the special maple and $5-$16 for other plants. She uses Elfin thyme fur grass and other herbs for accent plants; mosses and succulents work nicely, too. "I would rather hold and see the plants in person," she says. For Jennifer Leslie, faiJ:y gardens bring back warm childhood memories. She's done several small container and hanging-basket styles for her yard in nearby Newport News, Va., and recently ordered a gazebo with a weather vane and other accessories to create more.

• It's relatively easy to incorporate red, white and blue into your designs By Melissa Rayworth For the Associated Press

From Memorial Day and Independence Day on through Labor Day, Americans are staging celebrations of patriotism. At swnmer ballga.rnes and commllllity events, we catch sight of billowing flags and take in the hum ofthe national anthem. At the height of summer, many of us look for ways to bring a bit of patriotic style or military flair into our homes. But how do you add a dash ofAmericana into your decor without giving your home the feel of a bed-and-breakfast in colonial Williamsburg? Interior designer Mallory Mathison says ramping up your in-house display of patriotism can be done in a chic, 21st-centu:ry way. "You can use that red, white and blue palette in ways that feel fresh and clean," she says. "And it's not the obvious, patriotic, Uncle Sam sort of thing." But do tread carefully, says designer Lee Kleinhelter; owner of the Atlanta design store Pieces. "You can easily overdo it," she says. So as you make decorating choices, "ask yourselfwhetherit's something you can easily live with everyday." Brad Mosher!The (La Grande) Observer

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10 FAIRY GARDEN TIPS

For the Baker City Herald

• Place your fairy garden where everyone can enjoy it - near a path, next to a bench or by a main entry. • Locate it in a part-sun location morning or afternoon, but not both - for best plant health. • Use a container with good drainage and fill with a high-quality potting soil; make it freeze safe, too. • Pay attention to plants - the size of the leaf matters as much as the overall plant or tree size. • Use dwarf conifers as tiny shrubs and trees as garden structure first, creating the ''bones" ofthe garden. • Keep furniture, accessories, stones and gravel in same scale; large rocks make good "boulders." • Add patios, walls, bridges and other hardscape items. • Protect the garden from heavy rains and wind. • Enjoy it seasonally - plant a mini tree to decorate for Christmas; add a tiny bale ofhay or resin pumpkin for Halloween; fly a flag for patriotic holidays; and place some hearts for Valentine's Day. • Consider an in-ground garden - they are little work, only need weeding and fresh mulch annually. These gardens can go indoors, too.

A soft piece of foccacia bread, stuffed vvith fresh lettuce and drizzled with sweet, thick balsamic dressing. Can you imagine it? It's easy to replicate - just stop by the local Farmers Market. Brianna Peppers is the market manager for the Baker City Farmers Market, and also sells her breads. "Oh my gosh, it's phenomenal," she said of the season so far. "It's doubled since I started last June. It's growing and it's wonderful." Right now the Baker market features early-season vegetables - lettuces and other greens, onions, beets and peas. July will bring fruit, which means more vendors. The Baker market is held from 3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. Wednesdays at Geiser-Pollman Park. It runs through October. (Note: there will be no market this Wednesday, July 4.) Peppers also sells her "Brianna's Breads" at the La Grande market, which offers more prepared foods and pulls from a larger region with earlier growing seasons. "It really started off with a bang- the first few weeks we had 33 vendors," said Beth Was-

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Brianna Peppers of Haines keeps the customers interested in her home-made breads during the Farmer's Market in La Grande last month.

ley, La Grande market manager. They have, already, vendors selling raspbenies, chenies and squash. Wasley said the market brings vendors from a wide area, from Baker City to Milton-Freewater and Heimiston. "We get these extended seasons," she said. The La Grande market happens twice a week at Max Square - from 3:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays (features live music). lt continues through Oct. 20. "We're always open, rain or

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Markets are growing Peppers said the Baker market will soon have prepared sausages, and that the recent USDA certification of Stafford's in Elgin should bring more meat vendors to the markets. These managers welcome new vendors. "I'm trying to recruit anyone and everyone," Peppers said. Farmers market vendors can sell products they create or grow. See Markets/ Page 4B

FLYING THE FLAG ''Red, white and blue is classic," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn, creator ofthe design blog decordemon. com. But it's important to choose the right shades and patterns. "To add touches ofAmerican style to my spaces, I often turn to textiles, particularly nautical prints, or even Ralph Lauren plaids reminiscent ofHamptonsstyle homes or the preppy Ivy League styles ofthe Northeast," Flynn says."In a master bedroom for a bachelor, I used Navy blue as the room's base color, then added contrast with red, white and blue nautical pillows." Mathison loves doing rooms in blue and white, then bringing in just one dash of red through an accessory~ lamp or even a vase of red flowers. Or she'll add cotton rugs in shades of red, white and blue over a hardwood floor. "Another way I use red, white and blue is with the design ofboys' rooms," Flynn says. ''Th put my own twist on it, I'll use a geometric wall covering featuring different shades ofblue and white, then use deep reds in accents to add contrast." This works well fur kids of any age, he says: "It's something a boy can grow into, mixing it up over the years." Kleinhelter agrees, but points out that less is often more: ''Don't do the stars and the stripes," she says. "Do just the stripes." See DecorIPage 2B

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Use light touch approach when preparing spinach By Lauren Chattman Newsday

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Eyeing some freshly haiVested spinach at the Sag Harbor Fanners Market recently, my first thought was that if I steamed or sauteed an entire bushel, maybe I'd wind up with enough to fued my immediate family. That's the problem with spinach: No matter how much you buy (and no matter how much you spend), you are left ¥.<ith almost nothing after you cook it. The solution, of course, is to skip the cooking entirely. Ten cups (about 1 pound) of fresh spinach will yield about 1 cup cooked. Skip the cooking and this quantity will fill a large salad bowl. Even better, pour a warm dressing over the raw spinach just before serving. Warming up the leaves will wilt them slightly and mellow tl1eir earthy flavor without causing them to shrivel into a watery little pile. You will see both flat-leaf and savoyed varieties at the maTket. Botl1 aJ'e delicious, but the slightly crinkly savoyed leaves are especially good for salads, because they can catch and hold dressing in their folds. Whatever you do, don't try to make a salad with a bag of spinach packed in a plastic bag and shipped to Long Island from an industrial farm in Canada or California. Instead, look for bunches of whole, crisp, unblemished leaves grown closer to home. Dark green, tender leaves no longer than 6 inches are best. Larger leaves may be tough and difficult to eat neatly. After removing the stems, wash thoroughly; spinach can be sandy. Spinach stands up well to rich and assertively flavored dressings and can support heavier salad ingredients such as hard-cooked eggs, cheese and bacon. Making a warm dressing is as easy as heating up some oil (or bacon drippings) in a skillet and adding vinegar and seasonings. Here are a few variations I enjoy tllis time ofyear:

The classic spinach salad dressing. Saute six strips of bacon, remove the bacon and crumble (this becomes your garnish), cook some minced garlic in tlle bacon grease, stir in 2 tablespoons cider vinegm; season with salt and pepper, and pour over spinach and some quartered, hard-cooked eggs.

Warm Dijon Vinaigrette Saute 2 sliced shallots in ~ cup olive oil, stir in vinegar

and some Dijon mustard, season with salt and pepper, and pour over spinach. This dressing works well on plain spinach but also can be used on a spinach "chefs salad," with some sliced turkey, ham and Cheddar cheese.

Honey or Maple Dressing In addition to the mustard, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the pan for a sweet-and-tangy salad. This dressing works well witl1 the addition of some cubed, cooked chicken breast.

The Poached-Egg Approach Toss spinach with a little oil and vinegar. Top each portion witll a warm poached egg and let the warm yolk further dress the greens. If you'd like, add some seasoned croutons to the mix.

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Ratller than threading patriotic style tln·oughout a room, Kleinhelter says, "ifs great to do more like a Popart take on it by going bold with just one piece." She suggests selecting one photograph, maybe an American flag or a militazy ship, for instance. Then have it "enlaJ·ged maybe to the size of a wall in tlle space, and have that be tlle backdrop for the room." To make this one striking item stand out even more, decorate the rest of tlle room in neutral colors, she says, ''keeping everything really simple, with no clutter."

classic choice for spinach. Last week, I couldn't resist throwing a couple of other seasonal ingredients into the mix. Local strawberries and rhubarb are available now, but not for long, so pick them up when you buy spinach. Cook the chopped strawberries and rhubarb in bacon drippings to soften and add great flavor. Then puree the mixture and, while it's still warm, pour over your washed and dried leaves.

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6 strips bacon 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 cup strawberries, stemmed and chopped 1 cup chopped rhubarb %cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 ounces crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)

Mathison point<; out that American design, like American culture, is "sort of all-encompassing, because every different etllnicity is there." So sometimes it's a mixture of"really diverse styles, periods of time and ethnicities" that come together in "what we've interpreted as American style," she says. You can mix tllese styles togetller, or zero in on one regional aspect ofAmerican style, Flynn says, such as "the classic traditional look of homes in the South, the preppy, coastal and casual feel of tlle Hamptons, and the super-sleek appeal of Eames-era, Mid-Century Modernism" you might find in Palm Springs, Calif

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48 -THE OBSERVER & BAKER CITY HERALD

MARKETS Continued from Page lB

Home-processed items are required by Oregon law to have proper licenses from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Baker City's cost for season vendors (10 or more markets) is $12 per day. A daily vendor (dropin) fee is $15 per day. La Grande's fee to be a drop-in vendor ranges from $7.50 to $20, depending on table size. For information about becoming a vendor for these markets, contact: • Peppers, 541-5190716. The market website is www.bakercityfarmersmarket.org.

MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012

HOME & LIVING

• Wasley, 541-663-8100. The market website is www.lagrandefarmersmarket.org.

Continued from Page 2B

I La Grande Farmers Market: 3:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays

Vintage folk art or pieces of military memorabilia passed down in your family can make striking design elements, says K1einhe1ter. Just about any item might work. "One client of mine collected folk art pieces that were American flags;' Mathison says, '1ike an old wine crate painted like an American flag, and an old metal tin."

and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Max Square, corner of

Special events The Baker market's annual pie contest is July 11, and everyone is encouraged to bring their best pie to be judged for prizes. In La Grande, Wasley is looking forward to Sept. 22, when the market will have Kids Day. Thanks to a grant from Soroptimist International, all children wi11 receive tokens they can spend on produce. ''We're considering it a pilot program," she said. There will be other events for youngsters that day, too.

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FARMERS MARKETS

Fourth Street and Adams Avenue I Baker City Farmers Market: 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at Geiser-Pollman Park I Cove Market: noon-5 p.m. Thursdays, corner of Foster

ORIGINAL ART "So many cities will have art fairs or art festivals," Mathison says, "and a lot oftimes you can find local artists who do really neat interpretations ofAmerican flags" or oilier patriotic themes. Explore Etsy.com to find crafters and artists who have created items with a nod toward American history and patriotism. You may even be able to commission a custom piece from an Etsy vendor, adding the pmfect piece ofAmmicana to your home.

and Church I Enterprise Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m.Thursdays at

the Wallowa County Courthouse I Joseph Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays

at Main and Joseph streets.

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105- Announcements

110- Self-Help Group Meetings

140 - Yard, Garage Sales-Baker Co.

DO YOU know kids ages PUBLIC BINGO: M on. NORTHEAST OREGON 4-FAMILY SALE: Fri. 7-10 w ho are Horse doors open, 6 :30 p. m.; CLASSIFIEDS offers & Sat ; 7: 30 AM early bird ga me, 7 p.m . C razy?? Th e n t he Self Help & Support 2 30 PM . 2830 1st Horse Crazy Camp at fo ll owe d by reg ular Gro up An no un ce St , BK. Something ga m es . Co m m unrty men t s at no charge . Clover Haven rs fo r for everyone I Connecti on, 28 10 Ceth em r Come JOin us Please ca ll dar St ., Bake r. All ages Jul y 9 - 13, from Julie at 541-523-3673. ALL ADS f or GA9:00-1 :00 for a we lcome. RAG E SALES, M OVNARCOTICS 541-523-659 1 f un-fill ed week of ING SA LE S, YA RD ANONYMOUS: lea rnin g about horses SALES, must be PREM onday, Thursday, & t hro ug h g roo mi ng , PAID at Th e Baker City Friday at 8pm Episcopa l VETERANS OF lead in g, riding, and acH erald Offi ce, 1915 Church 2177 First St ., t iv it ies in art, m usic, FOREIGN WARS POST First Street, Baker City Baker City. 3048 MONTHLY science, w riting, geogo r Th e Observer Ofrap hy and hi story MEETING 2nd Thurs. of NARCOTICS f ree, 1406 F1ft h Street , $200. Call Ruthi in La th e month . Post & Aux ilANONYMOUS LaG rande. Iary meet at 6 :30 p.m . Gra n de at HELP AMERICAN LEGION VFW Hall, 2005 Va lley 541-663-1 528 to reg isDON'T FORGET to take Ll N E-1-800·766-3724 POST & Aux., Unit 4 1: Ave. , Baker ter. yo ur signs down after Meetings: Meetir1g 1st Thurs . of 541-523 -4988 your garage sale. 8:00PM: Sunday, M onthe mo . Post, 7 p.m .; IMBLER CHRISTIAN Northeast Oregon day, Tuesday, W ednesA ux ., 6 30 p m 2129 Church is now accept - 110 - Self-Help Classifieds day, Thursday, Friday 2 nd St . Bake r ing donat ions for t heir Group Meetings Noon : Thursday 541-523-2 141 annu al ya rd sale fo r MOVING SALE: J uly 6 6:00PM: Monday,TuesAAMEETING : & 7; 8 AM . 3235 t he building fund. If day, Wednesday, ThursSurvior Group. BAKER COUNTY Health yo u have a donation, Grandv iew Dr., Bake r. day (Women's) W ed. & Thu rs. Departm ent offe rs a Le roy at ca ll Guns, hunti ng, fi shing, Saturday 7:00PM : 12:05pm-1:05pm. va rrety of affo rdabl e tools, artwork, co llect541-91 0-3 170. Ya rd Presbyterian Church. birth cont rol. Some inSale dat e TBA. ables, furniture, houseRear Basement En· 1995 4th St (4th & d ividua ls may qua lify hold, Griswold, ca mpCourt Sts.) Baker City. trance at 1501 0 Ave. for a prog ram to get KIWANIS CLUB ing, wa ll tent & f rame, Open, Nonsmoking. birth control at little or of Baker City horse tack Tuesday at 12 00 PM, no cost W e also offer SAT., 7/7. 8 am - 2 pm STI te sting. Please ca ll Noon OVEREATERS 3060 Grandview Dr. if you have quest ion or Sunrrdge Inn Res taurant, ANONYMOUS AL-ANON-HELP FOR Clothes, toys, sp orting to make an app ornt1 Sunridge Ln. Tues, Noo n, W elco me farnrlres & frr ends of algoo ds, TV, elect ro nics ment, 541-523-8211 . For more information ca ll Inn Conf erence Rm., co ho li cs . U ni o n & more l (541)523-6027 Ca m pbe ll St 175 Cou nty . 568-4856 or BINGO: TUES., 1 p.m., Ba ker. Suppo rt f o r YARD SALE. 925 1st 562-5772 CHECK YOUR AD ON Senior Center, people w ho wa nt to St. , Haines. 8a m-2pm, THE FIRST DAY OF 2810 Cedar St. July 4th. st op ea ti ng co mpulPUBLICATION sively . For info . call W e make every effort Alcoholics Anonymous 145 - Yard, Garage LAMINATION UP 541-4 03-045 1. NE Oregon 24 Hour to avo id er ro rs . to 17 1/2 inches w ide Sales-Union Co. Hotline Howev er m ist akes OVEREATERS any length 1-866-285-0617. 402 1ST ST. SAT, JUNE d o s li p th ro ug h ANONYMOUS: $1.00 per foot 30, Sam-Noon. Dining Check your ads the Fri., 845 a.m . tabl e w/ 4 chairs, tw in f irst day of publicaPresbyterian Church (The Observer is not CELEBRATE RECOVERY bed, lots of ba by & t ion & ca ll us imrn e- A Christ-cente red 12 1995 Fourth St. responsible for flavvs in k ids item s & clot hes, drately if you f ind an Use alley entrance t o material or machine erst ep program. A place BBO, kit chen appli e rro r. N o rt h eas t Noa h Room upstairs. ro r) w here yo u ca n hea l. ances, furnit ure, lots Oregon Classif ied s Is f ood a problem fo r Baker City Nazarene of misc. w ill cheerf ully make THE Church, every Tues . at you? Ca ll 541 -523-5128 you r co rrect ion & OBSERVER 6 :15 PM . For m ore WW'N.oa .org/podcast/ COVE, 907 Hill St. Last ext end your ad 1 1406 Fifth of 2 Estate Sales plus i nfo. ca ll AA MEETING: dav. •541-963-3161 3 fa m rlr es, lots of 541 -523-9845. Pine Eagle Sobriety rn rsc . Everythrng must Group go l Fri. & Sat ., Ju ne 100- Announcements 600 - Farmers Market Tues.; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. 29 & 30. 1Oam-4pm . 105 · Announcements 605 • Market Basket Presbyterian Church

110 · Self Help Groups 120 - Community Calendar 130 • Auction Sales 140 ·Yard, Garage Sales, Baker Co 143 ·Wallowa Co 145 ·Union Co 150 • Bazaars, Fundraisers 160 • Lost H Found 170 · Love unes 180 • Personals

200- Employment

21o· Help Wanted, Baker Co 220 • Union Co 230 - Out of Area 280 - Situations Wanted

300 - Financial/Service 310 ·Mortgages, Contracts, Loans 320 • Business Investments 330 • Business Opportunities 340 - Adult Care Baker Co 345 - Adult Care Union Co 350 • Day Care Baker Co 355 - Day Care Union Co 360 - Schools H Instruction 380 • Service Directory

400 - General Merchandise 405 - Antiques 410 • Arts a Crafts 415 - Building Materials 420 - Christmas Trees 425 • Computers/ Electronics 430 - For Sale or Trade 435 - Fuel Supplies 440 • Household Items 445 - Lawns a Gardens 450 - Miscellaneous 460 - Musical Column 465 ·Sporting Goods 470 - Tools 475 - Waned to Buy 480 • FREE Items

500 - Pets a Supplies

505 · Free to a Good Home 510 · Lost a Found 520 - Pet Grooming 525 - Pet Boarding/Training 530 • Pet Schools, Instruction 550 - Pets, General

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610 · Boarding/Training 620 - Farm Equipment H Supplies 630 · Feeds 640 • Horse, Stock Trailers 650 • Horses, Mules, Tack 660 • uvestock 670 • Poultry 675 • Rabbits, Small Animals 680 • Irrigation 690 • Pasture

700 - Rentals 701 · Wanted to Rent 705 · Roommate Wanted 710 · Rooms for Rent 720 • Apartment Rentals 730 • Furnished Apartments 740 · Duplex Rentals 750 - Houses for Rent 760 • Commercial Rentals 770 · Vacation Rentals 780 • Storage Units 790 • Property Management 795 • Mobile Home Spaces

800 - Real Estate 801 · Wanted to Buy 810 · Condos, Townhouses, Baker Co 815 · Condos, Townhouses, Union Co 820 • Houses for Sale, Baker Co 825 • Houses for Sale, Union Co 840 - Mobile Homes, Baker Co 845 • Mobile Homes, Union Co 850 • Lots H Property, Baker Co 855 • Lots a Property, Union Co 860 · Ranches, Farms 870 • Investment Property 880 - Commercial Property

900 - Transportation 902 · Aviation 910 · ATVs, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles 915 • Boats a Motors 920 • Campers 925 - Motor Homes 930 · Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels 940 • Utility Trailers 950 • Heavy Equipment 960 · Auto Parts 970 · Autos for Sale 990 • Four·Wheel Drive

1000 - Legals

Halfway, Oregon Open No Smoking W heel Chair Access ible

ELGIN, SAT. Ju ly 7t h, 9am-5pm Downt own, corner of Hwy 82 & Alder, ac ross f rom Corner Market .

160 - Lost & Found

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21 0 - Help WantedBaker Co.

220- Help Wanted Union Co.

FOUND 2 red roosters, RN NEEDED FT in our IT IS UNLAWFUL (Subnew Baker Crty off rce. by Starr Lane. Please sect ro n 3, O RS by 7 - 1. Rewarding ca reer With c la 1m 6 59. 040) f or an em Heart ' n Home Hos541-963-6280 pl oyer (dom estic he lp $28-$32/hr., p rce. excepted) or em ploym en t agency to print s i gn -o n bo n us of LOST CAT, ad ult neu$2 , 500 , g e n erous or circu late or ca use to t ered m ale, large, PTO, fu ll ben ef its. be printed or circ ulated brown w/ lo ng hair & www.gohospice .com any sta te ment, advergreen eyes . Nam ed fo r more info. & to apt isemen t or pub lica nick, no co llar. Lost ply t io n, or t o use a ny nea r Oua ilrun Inn, f orm of applicat ion for 559-474-9074 . LG. ST. LUKE'S e m ploym e nt or t o East ern Oregon make any in qu iry in LOST IN the upper Ben Medical Assocrates con necti on w it h proDier Ln . Large neuin Baker City s pective employm ent t er ed m a le g ray has an exc it ing wh rch ex presses dist r1ped tabby, bobtail. opport unity for a full t rme rectly or rndirect ly any Rewa r d o ff e r e d . Physician Clinic limitation, specifi cation 541-523-6198. Baker. Business Associate o r drscrim 1nati on as t o Please apply at: race, religion, co lor, sex, age or nat ional LOST: MINI-AUSSIE. www .stlukesonline.org/ employment M , Blue Merle . Hwy o rigin or any inte nt to 86. 541-519-4373 Job posting# 15260 m ake any such li mitat ion, spec 1f icat 1on o r d iscrim rnati on, unless LOST:LONG HAIRED ba sed upon a bo na f ide occupati onal qua li_m_ a_l e-lson.541-523-5800 b-la_c_ k _ca_t._1_s_t..., & ::1 rMad II f ication.

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South 12th S t., above High Drive, LG. Fe m a le s hort ha ir, brown' ish w it h black st ri p es & s po ts , wh ite t hroa t & chin. If iill.\( sighting plea se call 541-962-7864.

MISSING YOUR PET? Check t he Baker C1ty An ima l Clinic, 541 -523-361 1.

AAMEETING: Powder River Group ESTATE SALE. Ladders, Mon.; 7 PM - 8 PM t ools, guns , kniv es, Wed. ; 7 PM - 8 PM des k, ant 1ques , & 21 0 - Help WantedFri.; 7 PM - 8 PM more. Fri. & Sat. 6th Baker Co. Grove St . Apts. & 7th. 8am-4pm, 210 RMSI. Grocery Mercha nCorner of Grove & D St s. s 12th . diser. Ba ker City 1 day Open per week. $12/hr. ApNonsmoking p ly at: W heel Chair Access ible GARAGE SALE. 104 w ww.rm srca reers .com . Oak St . Fri. & Sat . Portland Div is ion. TLC (THOSE Who Have June 29-30 . New t heaLost Childre n), a Christer system, truck tool t ia n-base d s upp o rt OREGON box, good golf clubs, DEPARTMENT OF group, M on. 7 p.m., household it ems, colVa lley Fellovvshrp, 3rd TRANSPORTATION l ectrbles, nice o ld & M Ave nues, La b ut cher bl ock, good Highway Maintenance Grande. More inf o. is Specialist clothin!=J, much more . by ca l lin g (Transportatio n Main· ava il. GOT A NEW HOUSE! tenance Specialist 2) 541-962-7662. Have dbls & t rp ls: Do yo u li ke wo rking 1n AA M EETING: lawn mowers, f urnit he grea t outdoo rs 7 Willing To Go To Any t ure. cloth ing, et c . ODOT has a TransporLength Gro up Great , quality item s, tati o n Maint e nance T ues ; 7 PM - 8 PM rn a ke an offer 011 Spe ciali st pos iti on Sat .; 8 PM - 9 PM anyth ing ! Fri. on ly . ava ilable in Baker City . St . Francis de Sales 7-7 160 1 Caro lyn Individuals w ith roadCatholic Churc h Ter. # 17, Elgi n Or way/hrghway ma inte2335 1st St . ca ll 541-786-8090 . nance and/or constru c(in the basement) Look for signs I t io n skil ls sought fo r· Open the current as we ll as LAST CHANCE Nonsmoking futu re openings in va riMulti-fa mily Movrn g sa le . o us loca tions st ateAA M EETING: A LOT more ite ms Wide. A Va lid CD L A Been There Done That, added I H untrng, campLi cen se rs requ ired. Open Meeting ing, horse equ ipment, Hrghway rnarntenance Sunday; 5:30 - 6:30 furniture & etc. c rew s op erate light Grove St Apts All priced t o go I and heavy eq uipment, Corn er of Grove & D Sts 8am -5pm, Tues. 7/3 & pe rf orm man ual labor Nonsmoking Wed. 7/4. 110 Ruckman and help ma intain, reW heel Chair Accessible Ave ., Imbler. pair and reco nstru ct 120 - Community roadway s, hrg hw ays, THE DEADLIN E for Yard f reeway s, brid ge s, Sale Ads is noon, th e Cale ndar signs, and landscap e. cia before publrca: ron. Sa l ary $2 6 2 4 $12 .00 for a 3-day ad $3783/mont h + excel(M, W, F) plus sigr s ~r~~ .~ !- ~;:~ (;'\<'_, len t benef its . For dea r1d a spot 0 11 ti re t a il s plea s e vi s it map l Call Katelyn to YOU TOO ca n use th is W\Nw.odotj obs com or place yours today I att entro n gett er A sk ca ll 866-0 DOT-JO B 541-963-3161 how you can get your (TTY 503-986-3854 for ad t o stand out li ke YARD SALE. 9a m-3pm , the hea ring impaired) July 5th & 6t h, 3107 N t hrs ! f or A n nou nce m ent 4th St #ODOT1 2-01350Cand 140 - Yard , Garag e applicati on Opp ortuSales-Bak er Co . nity closes 11 :59 PM , 160 - Lost & Found 07/1 1/2 012 ODOT is BENEFIT FOR Young an AA/EEO Emp loyer, Life & RRJ . Fri . & Sat . LOST HEARING Aids on 8 am - 5 pm . 2201 com m itted to building 3rd St, LG. Plea se Call 541 -805-5556. workforce dive rsity. 1Oth St.

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NOTICE TO PROSPECT IVE EMPLOYEES WH O Hl iELP ATTRACT RESPOND TO ATT IE NT~ON TO BLIND BOX ADS PLEASE b e s ure VOlDR AD ! w hen yo u ad dress your Add symbols & bold· resumes t hat t he address rs co m plet e w rth ing l all informati on required, It 's a litt le extra t hat gets such as t he BLIND BOX NUMBER. Th is is the BIG results. only way we ha ve o f makrn g su re you r reHave you r ad STAND sume gets t o th e proper OUT for as little as $1 ext ra . place. Northeast Oregon Classified Staff BAK ER SCHOOL DIS- COMMUNITY CONTRI CT 5J is currently NECTION 1s acc ept ing accepti ng applicat 1on s app licat ions for a Profor a Secretary II posrg ram Assistant II . Gent ion at Bake r M idd le e ral off ice support in Schoo l. For a complete La Grande, 40 ho urs description of the pos iper week, $10.91 per t io ns go to h ou r, w ith benefits . www bakerk1 2 or us Good Engl1sh, matheor contact th e employmatical and computer m ent div is ion Yo u skills includ ing spreadm ay a I so c a ll s heets and word proc541-524-2261 essrng req urred . Must pass pre-employment STEP FORWARD Act ivid ru g t est and crim inal t ies has im m ediat e hrstory check. Applicaopen ings fo r pa rt t ime t ion and JOb descriprespite staff . This pos it io n availab le at t he t ion can lead t o fu ll Em ployment Depa rtt ime wo rk. Full-ti me m ent . Positi on closes posit ions carry bene5:00 PM. July 5, 2012. fits; medica l, life insurEOE . ance, retirement plan, pd. holidays, vacation, s ick leave . Sta rti ng DATA PROCESSING Assistant: One full wage rs $ 11 .4 2/hr. t im e posit io n to be Qua lifi ed appli cant s emp loyed by t he W alm ust be 18 y rs . of lowa Educat ron Se rv age, pass a cr iminal ice Dist rict w ith a sta rt hist ory ch eck, & have date of August 20, a va lid Oregon driver's 2 012 . Pos itr on t o be licen se . Apply at 3720 o pen unt il f illed . Fo r 1Oth St. , Baker Crty job description, application and instru ct ions BAKER SCHOOL DISc on tact t he W allowa TRICT 5J is current ly Education Service Disaccepti ng applica t ror1s tr ict , 107 SW First f or a 5 FTE Street #1 05, Ent erP.E./Hea lt h T eac he r p rr se, Oregon 978 28 co m bined w ith a .5 (541) 426-7600. FTE Athl etic Directo r posi t io n. Fo r a com plete descri ption of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR th e p os itron and quali- W ildf lowe r Lodge Asf icat ions please go to sisted Lrv ing Co mmuwww.baker.k1 2.or.us nity in LaGrande, OR. or contact the employrs lookrng fo r an exp m ent divi s io n Yo u ED to be responsible m ay a Is o c a ll f or the overall op era54 1-524-2261 or ema il Irons of th e co m munnemec@baker.k12.or. nity. Successf ul candius dat e w ill have a current OR Licen se and a 220 - He lp Wa nted t wo-yea r A ss oc iat e Union Co. Degree and a min of 2 yrs w ork1ng in geriatSTORE ASSOCIATE rics or 3 yrs in a manDuties : Tint pa int to t he ageme nt pos it io n . color specified, proM ust have exp erience vrd e expert advrce on w it h budget s, staff paint products and apdeve lopm ent, tra ining plication, prepare parnt orde rs, stock shelves, and schedul1ng. Prest ige offers competiprocess transactions. t ive salary, be ne f it s, Previous experience or inc luding m edi ca l, know ledge of paint dental and 401 (k) To would b e an asset , apply plea se vis it however we w rll tra1n w w w .prestigecare .com the right tea m playerl EEO/AA Drop off resume to: La Grande Paint & Glass, 60 1 Adams Ave . Only those receiv ing an rnterview w ill be contacted .

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220- Help Wanted Union Co.

220 - Help Wanted Union Co.

FULL TIME Bookkeeper. PART TIME po srtion Helpful to know Quickavailable w ith Eastern Oregon Head Start: books, payroll, reports Teacher Assistant For quarterly, PUC, state comp, year end, reconmore info rmation and application materials, cile, etc. Moffit Brothers, L os tin e , Or. please ref er to East541-569-2284 ern Oregon University Human Re sources Current Openings onIMBLER SCHOOL Dis1 i n e a t : tl·ict is accepting applihttp :1/wvwJ.eo u. ed u/h cations for Jr. High dstart/ Football Coach. Appli- For additional informacants must be wi llin g trorl contact: to obta1n frrst aid card and complete criminal Eastern Oregon Head Start Director hrstory background check. For applrcat1on Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd. information, contact Grande, OR 97850. the Imbler School Dis- La Ph . 541-962-3506or trict (541 )534 -5331. Ph. 541-962-3409 Open until filled. Fax 541 -962-3794 jgoodnc@eou.edu

Ea stern Oregon University is an AA/EOE emp loye r, comm itted to ex cellence through d 1ve rs1ty.

LEGAL SECRETARY Send cover letter and resume to Wasley Law Office, PC, 105 Fir Street, Suite 204, La Grande, Oregon 97850 . Salary dependent on experience.

LQGK THE OBSERVER AND BAKER CITY HERALD News paper De live ry routes, bot h ca rrier and motor, will be adve rti sed in the Business Opportun ity section Please see class ificati on #330 for any available routes at this time MECHANIC NEEDED 3 years expe ri ence, must be able t o w ork under limited supervision . Hig h leve l of electric ancl mec hanica l dragnostic skills required. Salary and benef1ts depending on experien ce. Drop resumes off at City Garbage Service or ca ll 541 -963-5459 for applicat ion. WANTED: FFT I and/or FFT II Wildland Firefi ghters t o wo rk on a co nt ractor W ild land Eng rne f o r th e 2012 Fire Season. For more informatron and applrca tr o n s please ca ll (54 1) 910-656 1.

G iv e your budget a b oos t. Sell those stillgood but no longer use d items in your home for cas h. Call the classif ied department t oday to place your ad.

280 - Situation Wanted

'.EREJlBSERWR THE OBSERVER 1s currently looking for 2 part time, temporary circulation assistants t o delrver Th e Observer in Wallowa Co unty . Hours are Mon. Wed . and Fri. 1 pm-6 p m. Cand idates must have a va lid OR drivers license, clean driving rec ord, reliable veh icle, and must pass drug test. The Observer is an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume to cgibson@lagrande observer.co m or call Caro lyn Gib so n 541-963-3161 .

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DRIVERS : CHOOSE your hometim e from week ly, 7/o n-7/off , 14/o n-7/off, fu ll or part-time . Dai ly pay, top equipment P.equrres 3 m onths rece nt expe rr e nce. 800-414-9569, www .driveknight.com.

330 - Business Opportunities

ADOPT: ART, love, adventure! Financially secure, happily-married creative professionals (film/music) w rsh to share extended family, home, JOY w ith c hi ld. Expenses/support www.eandtadopt.com 800-959-2103.

330 - Business Opportunities DRIVE THRU Espresso/ fa st food. Approx . 1Ox25 self conta rn ed on w heels Do ub le windows air condi troner. $20,000. abo. Also avarlable co ncession equipmen t- Espresso machine- co ld table- steam t ab ledouble cooler- gran ita machrne- snow conecotton candy- ice crea m freezer -new 4 burner stainless st eal table.

330 - Business Opportunities

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTED NEWSPAPER CARRIERS WANTED Deliver The Obserer to homes in Wallowa County, Mon. Wed. & Frr . APPROXIMATE PROFIT: $50 A DAY Conta ct The Observer 541-963-3161.

needed to deliver The Observer in Wallowa County_ Please call 541-963-3161, for more details! Te ll someone Ha ppy Birthday in our classified section today I

963-4785 1916 First Street

Corner Adams and First Street

Baker Garage, Inc. Baker Garage Inc. Northeast Oregon's oldest GM Dealership has an immediate full time opening for a sales associate_ Job responsibilities include: • Vehicle Sales • Computer Data Input • Social Media inventory controls • Advertising • Accounting/Bookkepping knowledge a plus • Service/Parts knowledge a plus • Saturday work required • The ideal candidate will have strong problem solving skills, strong computer skills and adaptable to a variety of customers Wage depends on qualifications. Send resume to PO Box 546 Baker City, OR 97814 For questions contact Gail or Randy at 800-399-3912

QUALIFIED WILDLAND firefi ghte r II 'Nanted. Sta1·ting pay $15 hr

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Near vertise any preference. So uth side loca ti o n, college. $1200/rn o plus limit ations or discrimidep. Ref required . close to Univer·i sty . No nat ion based on race, 541-786-0777. LG pet s , no sm okin g . color, re li gion, sex , $195/mo hand ica p, f a milia l CLEAN Bed ro o m 541-963-4907. house, near Greenstatus or national ongin, or inte ntion to www.LagrandeRwood schoo l, $400. Pets Supplies ma k.e any such pref erNo pets/s moking, not entals.com ences. lr rn rtatr ons or disc rimination. W e w ill 740- Duplex Rentals 505 - Free to a good JU;PM~nci Ia~~ not knowing ly accept home any advertisrng for real Baker Co. m ont hs r e nt. estate wh ich is in vio- 3 BDRM, 1 bath. Fenced FIVE LAYING hens, one 541 -786 - 04 2 6 or nice roost e r. Leav e lat ron of th is law. A ll yard, no smoking/pet s. 541-428-211 2 msg. 541-805-8626 persons are hereby in$ 550/ rno . Ava rl able ouse, 5 , 2 at 6/ 01. 541 -519-2878 in Union. $900/rnonth . No pets, no smoking. 745- Duplex Rentals Va ll ey Rea l t all formed t hat dwellUnion Co. Free to good home ads 541-963-41 74. i ngs adve rt ise d are are FREE! 1 BDRM, $395.00. W/s/g available on an eq ual FOR RENT, 2 br, 1 ba 3 lrnes f or 3 days. paid 541 -963-4 125 opportunity basis. house, det ac hed gaEQ UA L HO USING OPPORTU rage. 1302 Cedar St. 2 BDRM, w/s pa id, $550 NITY Stove, refrig, w / d, taplu s dep . M t. Emil y ble included. $700/rno. Pr oper ty Mgt . LOVING, BLACK , M, GREAT WEEKLY Fi rst & las t . Coc ker Spani el m ix . RATES: Baker City 541-962-1074. 541-568-4024 or Hea lthy 541-523-3326 Motel. W i-h color TV. JOhnscott@coveoregon.com. m ic row av e , f rrdge . 750 - Houses For 541-523-6381 Rent Baker Co. FULLY FURNISHED 3 550- Pets bdrm , 2 bat h, fi re ROOM FOR rent, $320. 2135 FAILING. 2 bd rm , ba th . Large fu lly 1 place, family room, hot Ut ilities includ ed, parAKC YORKSHIRE Terrier yard. $500/mo. fenced tially f urn ished, plus tub, 3 blocks from hospuppies. 3-F, 1-M . W ill Ca II 541-519-5539 p rt a l , av a rl a b l e cab le. 541 -962-7708. be very small. Please mid-A ugus t 20 12 LG ca 11 916-275-9782, CA 2 - BATH: 3 -BDRM.. th ro ug h mr d-Jun e New ly re m odel ed 720 -Apartment Com p lete ly 2 0 13. GREAT FATHER'S Day ranch house, barn, big hand ica pped accessiGift! Reg istered A KC Rentals Baker Co. yard . BK . $750/ rn o ., ble. $1100, North east Yell ow Labs. Ready 1 BDRM, 1 bath apart$500/dep . References P r op . Mgrnt . 4th of July . Parents on m ent . $500/mo plus requr red . Avarl. Aug _ (541 )910-0354 sit e. 5 males, 3 fedep . All utiliti es includ1st . Ca ll f or appointmales. 541 -523-3782. ing W iFi and ca ble TV. m en t & s how in g. IN COVE, clea rl and spaLa Grande 541 -403-2220 541-519-7658, Ken. cious 2 bd rrn row house. All appliances 1300 SQ FT. 2 bdrm, in EXCELLENT CONDIMUST SELL AKC ye llow w/d. $600 plus plus house . W i-f i W /S/G TION lab puppy. Male, $350. dep (541)568-4722 pa i d $62 5/m o 3 bdrm, 2 bat h w/fam ily 541-568-4644. (54 1)388-8382 room . Lg. sing le ca r 760 - Commercial garage w/atta checl boBDRM: Rent 2 nus room . Vrew of city Rentals $460/ rn o. plu s sec . lights & mountains. 10 24X40 SHOP, vva lk-in & dep . $350. W/S/G paid m il es f ro m Bake r. overhea d doors, small No pet s or srn okrng. 14853 Goodri ch Creek offrce area. $350 mo. YOU TOO ca n use Lorac Properti es LLC. Ln . $875/m o. 1st, last $300 dep. thi s atte nti on get(541)523-5756 plus deposits. (Possi541-910-3696 . ter. As k a classif ied ble ace rage & ba rn rep how yo u ca n 2-BDRM .. 1 bat h: Res pace av a ila b l e ) APPROX. 1300 sq. ft . cently updat ed. Quiet get your ad to sta nd 541-519-8128 com rn ercral bu s rness No locat ion. out lrke t his! downtown, prime locasrn okrng/p et s . Poo l, t ion. 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Nice quiet RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE: Dark S•Neet Cherries 2 bdrm, 2 bath; $550/ mo dow nt own locati on 2013 First St , B K. ApApricots 1 bdrm, 1 bath; $400/mo prox . 1200 sq . ft . 541-523-2777 By J uly 4th plus deposrt. References $450/m o. 1 y r. mi n. checked. 541-519-0712 SINGLE WIDE, In Counlea se . Avail. 7/ 1/ 12 . READY PICKED t ry : 1 horse, st eer or Call 541 -519-20 16. TAKING Applications Dark Sweet Cherries p et ok . o ut si d e for two 2-bd rm, 1 bat h Apricots Water/sewer included. OFFICE SUITE for lease, Q uiet , apa rt me nts $450/rno. 700 sq. ft ., all ut ilit ies completely remodeled. 54 1-523-1077, ev eBRING CONTAINERS provided, 1502 N Pine_ No pet s. Downt own Open 7 days a week nings or 541-523-4464, Good locat ion, lots of loc at io n. $69 5/ m o . 8 a.m . - 6 .Il l. o nly days _ pa rking. Ava ilable Ju ly Please ca ll betwee n 541 -934-2870 1st. 541-963-3450 8 a 111. - 5 p .m . SMALL 2-BDRM house . Visit us on Facebook 541 -52 3-4435 Newly remodeled, carf or updates port, hobby roo m and 780 - Storag e Units 725 - Apartme nt st o rage shed . Av ai I. 630 - Feeds Re ntals Union Co. soon . See to appreci- 12X35 STORAG E unit . $ 10 0 m o ate. No smokrng/pet s. 1 BD, hdw d, bi g w inHAY FOR Sale: 1st Crop 541_963 _4125 _ 541-523-4701 dows, $495, heat/dr sh Alfalfa & A lfalfa-Grass, TV pd 541-569-5189. $1 50/ton Small bales. SUMPTER : Newly reNo chemica ls. Som e D OR M RO OM $200 . m odeled 2 bdrrn , 1 lower quality hay avail. Econo mica l off-st reet bat h. Sewer, gar·bage (541)519-0693, Baker. office spaces, A ll paid Wood st ove, utilit es paid Northeast propa ne, private river Pr o p e r t y M g rn t side park. Smaller· pet 541 -9 10-0354. co nsrd. $450/m o plus 660 - Livestoc k + Security Fenced dep (541)894 2263 3 BDRM. $630/m ont h. + Coded Entry W E BUY all classes of includes uti lities, 1 yr horses, 541-523- 611 9; lease, no pet s/smok- S UNFIR E REAL Estat e + Lighted for your protection LLC. has Houses, DuJ .A . Be nnett Liveing. 541-910-5359 plexes & Apart ments + 4 different size units st o ck , Baker City, OR. f or re nt . Call Chery l + Lots of RV storage CENTURY21 Guzman f or list ings, PROPERTY 41298 Chico Rd, Baker City 690 - Pasture 541-523-7727. MANAGEM ENT off Pocahontas

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820 - Houses For Sale Baker Co. 4-BDRM., 2-BATH: On 2 acre s. 1 mi . out . $249 ,0 00 . Go to 2acres 1 mil eo u t . b l og~ spot .com f or details. Call 541-403-0398 for a showing . Baker.

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NEED CASH BUYERS Grea tl y d isco u nt ed 1982 32' Jaco 5t h w heel: Ful ly self cont ar ned. pro pe rtie s in Ba ke r $3500. 541-523-3110 County. www.upvve stpropertydea Is .com 930 - Recreational 541-403-0773 Vehicles

OWNER CARRY. THE SALE of RVs not bearrn g an Oregon rn2-bdrm, 1 bath ma nusignia of compliance is fact ured home on lg. illega l: call Buil din g do uble lot w/ce dar Codes (503) 373-1 257. f ence . A/C, st orage shed, w oo d st ove, metal roof. 1345 1st BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 23 ft . St . Hain es . $65.000 Ultra -L ite Th or w/ 10 % do w n . pu ll-o ut , ful ly con520-904-5166 t arned , s lee ps 6, MINI STORAGE newe r ru bb er roof, 825- Houses for $12k. smoke free. • Secure Sale Union Co. 541-437-9190. LG • Keypad Entry 3 BDRM , 1 .5 bat h, • Auto-Lock Gate $1 35,000, 460 7th St . LIGHT WEIGHT 19' fu lly • Security Lighting equipped 2004 tra iler. Imbler. 541-534-4124. • Fenced Area Sleeps 3 Iike new Vrew at www.rea l(6-foot barb) $6,900, 541-963-5674. estateea ste rn oregon.c NEW llx25 units om . Listing #1840 . SOMEBODY'S GOING for "Big Boy Toys" TO GET A G REAT DEALI 2008 Nat ional 3 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, dbl 823-1688 car ga rage, 1908 sq . Su rf Side 29A, 11 K 2312 14th rn il es. Do uble s lidef t. . in Sunny Hills. double air- aw nrng- di$225,000 . nette sleeps two- sofa 541 -910-3560 sl eep s t w o- wa lk CLASSIC STORAGE around queen- ex t ra 541524 1534 5 ACRES, 10 w ide, 2 large s howe r- corn er 2805 L St reet bdrm m obi le horn e. kitchen- f ull basementNEW FACILITY I I Snow roof, at tached fu ll pa int - load edVariety of Sizes Ava ilable shed, 1 ro om ca bin. B EA UTIF U L . Pa id Security Access Entry Wat er, elect . ge nera$11 9,00 0 . Pri ced t o RV Storage tor, Main Eagle Creek, sell $65,000. $50,000. (trade-in possible) 509-946-6852. 541-910-0508 LG BEAUTIFUL 4 bdrm, 3 SECURE StORAGE *****'****** ba t h ho me rn Island 960- Auto Parts City. Very large garag e Surve illance Cameras w/ offrce, sit s on Ia rge BAKER CITY Comput erized Entry lot, plus rrrigat ion we ll. New ly re m ode led , Covered Storage must see r Super size 16'x50 ' **** * ** * * * * Contact 54 1-963-531 5. 541-523-2128 3100 15th St. HOME & Shop For Sale Baker City By Owner In Cove AUTO SALVAGE 3 bdrrn , 2.5 bat h, plus off ice . 1614 sq . ft. Bu ilt Used Pari s rn 1994. View int erior Parts Locater & ext erior pictures: Service Goog le www.trulia.com • Mini-Warehouse Unwa nted ca rs & Address: 1506 Jasper t rucks tovved away • Outside Fenced Parking St. Only serious an d • Reasonable Rates pre-qualif ied buyers . Save $$ today ! Can view by appt. For information call: 541-523-7500 only 541-910-41 14 3210 H Street 523-6316 days Open Sat urdays 523·4807 evenings NEAR GREENWOOD sc hool, recent ly re3785 1Oth Street m od led f o ur bd rm FIVE STAR TOWING horn e, w it h bon us Your community roo m . Sma ll re nt al 795 - Mobile Home home and large shop on p rope rty. $205, Spaces 000. 541-786-04 26 ; ONE BLOCK f rom Sa fe541-428-211 2 . w ay, trailer/R V spaces . Wat er, se'Ne r, gartowing company bag e. $200. Jeri, man- NEWLY REMODELED, Tri -level, 3 bdrm , 3 Reasonable rates ager. 541-962-6246 LG bath . Drnm g a rea, lg. 541-523-1555 liv inQ room w/f ireplace, lg. g reat roorn , doub le ca r ga rage , new deck , 2 bd rm 970 -Autos For Sale r·ental un it, o n .83 acres. 10 06 21 st St . Ca ll 541-963-5996

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BEAUTIFUL COVE lot f or sa le, spect acu lar 360 deg ree v iews, 3.56 acres, $3 9, 000. 208-761-4843 .

NEW PRICE! FLAG LOTS fo r sale near Greenwood school. 1001 - Bak er County 11Ox83, plus driveway Lega l Notices **JUST REDUCED ** 111 x20. 1706 V Ave, FSBO. 3000+ sq . ft 3 $34,000 . 541-786-0426; TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF bdrm , 2 bath. High-end 54 1-428-2 11 2. SALE Re fe re nce rs ma de to t hat certarn co mp let e re mo del . $175, 000 . rm ls.com ROSE RIDGE 2 SubdrvrTrust Deed made by sion, Cove, OR. City: ML#12590961 SHAN NON L. W ATSewer/Water available_ SON , A SINGLE PERCal1 541-519-2625 Reg ular price : 1 acre SON ., as grantor(s), to m/1$69,900-$74,900. AM ERITITLE, as Trus** REDUCED** FSBO: VVe also provide property tee, rn favor of M ORTREMODELED 3-bdrrn ., ma nagern ent. Check GAG E ELECTR ONIC 2-bath, 1400+ sq . ft. out our rental link on REG ISTRATION SYS$77, 500. 2405 Baker our w eb sit e TEMS, INC ., as BenefiSt . See pictu res on wvvw .ranchnhome .co c ia ry , dat e d craigslist .org m or ca ll 11/20/2009, reco rded Call 541-519-2625 11 / 24/ 2009 , in t he mort gage reco rds of 12 ACRES ON TH E Baker County, Oregon, POWDER RIVER as Re c o r d e r ' s Ma nufactured Home . fee/f i le/instrument/m iRa nch-N-Horne Realty, 1782 sq. ft. Newly recrofilm/recept ion Nu mInc. 541-963-5450 . modeled w ith 24 x 30 ber B09 47 0146, and shop and th ree bay subsequ ently ass igned machine shed . Just 9 880 - Commerc ial to BANK OF AME Rmi les outside of Baker Pro perty ICA, N A, SUCCESCrty $180,000,00 . 1200 PLUS sq. ft . proSOR BY M ERGER TO 541 403-11 38 . fessronal office space, BAC HOM E LOANS 4 off rces, recept ion SE RVICING, LP by Assi gnm e nt rec ord ed 3 BDRM, 2 bath ranch in lrg a r ea , 1 0 / 11 / 2 0 1 1 I ll conference/break area, quiet ne ig hbo rhoo d, han drca p acc essib le nea r th e High School Boo k/ReeiNolurne No. Price negot iab le per at Pag e No . as ReFireplace , f e nced , corder's fee/fi le/ inst rupat io, 2 car ga rage . lengt h of lease. North$159,000. Agents we least Properiy Managerne nt/ rn ic rof i 1m/recepcome. 541-519-5132 ment 1541)91 0-0354 tio n No. 11410074B. 820 - Houses For Sale Baker Co .

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covering th e followin g described real property srt uated in said county and state, to w it: LEGA L D ESCR IPTION : A LL T HAT PO RTION OF LOTS 8 A ND 9, ATKINSON A ND HENNINGER' S ADDITION. ACCO RDIN G TO THE PLAT O FFI C IA L THEREOF, IN BA KER CITY, CO U NTY O F BAKER AN D STATE OF ORE GON , LYING NO RTHEASTERLY O F TH E I RR IGA T IO N D ITCH O R CANA L (ALSO KNOW N AS O LD SETT L ER S SLOUGH). AS SA ID DITC H OP. CANAL EXIST ED O N DECE M BER 5, 1947. EXCEPTING T HE P.EFR OM A PORTION OF LOTS 8 A ND 9, AT KIN SON A ND HE NNINGE R'S A DD ITION . AC CO RDING TO THE OFF ICIAL PLAT THER EO F, IN BAKER CITY, COUNTY O F BAK ER A ND STATE OF O REGON, MO RE PA RT ICU LA RLY DE SC RIBE D AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST COR NER OF SA ID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTHW ESTE RLY 71 .6 FEET A LONG THE NO RT HWE STERLY RIGHT OF WAY LI NE OF ROS E STRE ET; T H EN CE NORTHWESTERLY 11 7.62 FEET A LONG A CU RVE TO TH E LEFT W ITH A RADIUS OF 81.8 FEET TO A PO IN T ON T HE SOUTHW ESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LI NE OF OR C H AR D ST REE T; T HEN CE SOUTHEASTERLY 71. 6 FEET A L ONG TH E SO UT HW ESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE O F ORCHA RD ST REE T TO T H E PO INT O F BEG INNii'IG. PP.OPERTY ADD RESS 993 ROSE STR EET BA KER CITY. O R 97814 Bot h t he Benef icra ry and th e Trustee have elected to sell th e rea l property to sat isfy the obligations t hat t he Tru st Deed secur·es and a notice of default has been recorded p urs uant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86 .735 (3); th e default f or w hich t he foreclos ure is made is grant or's failure to pay w hen due the followrng su m s: mo nth ly payments of $655.03 beginning 05/01/2011; plus lat e charges of $2 1 .64 each mo nth be ginn rng w ith th e 05/0 1/ 20 11 pay ment plus prior accrued late charges of $-43.28; plu s adva nce s of $90.00; together w it h t rt le expense, cost s, t rustee 's fees and att orn ey f ees inc urred herern by reason of sa id default ; and any f urther sums advanced by t he Benef iciary for t he protecti on of t he above described rea l property and its int erest therein. By reason of sa id def ault th e Benefic rary has declared all sums owin g on t he obligat ion that t he Trust Dee d secures are immed iately due and payable, said sums being t he following t o w it $79,011.88 w it h rnt erest t hereon at t he rate of 5.00 percent per· annum beginning 04/01/ 2011 unt il pa id, plus all acc rued late charges t hereon togeth er w ith tit le expense, costs, trustee's fees and attorney fee s incurred herern by reason of said defau lt ; and any f urt her s ums advanced by t he Benef iciary for th e protect ion of t he above described rea l prope rty and it s rnt ere st s t herein. WHEREFO RE. notice hereby is grveri that , RECONT RU ST COMPANY, N A, t he undersrgned T rustee w ill on W ednesday, September 19, 2012 at the hour of 10:00 AM. in acco rd w it h t he standard of t ime est ab lis hed by ORS 187.110, at th e follow in g place: outside t he ma in entrance t o t he Ba ker County Co urt19 95 3rd ho use, Street. Ba ke r Crty, Baker County, OR, se ll at public auction to th e hrghest brdder for cash t he interest in t he described real property w hich t he grant or had or had powe r t o co nvey at th e t ime of t he execut ion by g rantor of the Trust Deed, t ogether w rt h any rnt erest w hrch t he grantor or gra nt or' s s ucce sso rs in int ere st acquired after t he execut ion of the Trust Deed. t o sat isfy t he foreg o~ ing obligat ions t hereby

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made wi t ho ut the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING State of Arizona. Service by publrcation rs complete 30 days after ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY the date of fi rst publrVACATION cation. Di rect servrce The City of La Grande rs comp lete when Plan ning Co mmission made Rules of Civil w rll hold a Public HearProcedure 4, 5, and 1 0 ing at its Regular Ses(d), AR.S. s 12-311. sion on Tuesday , July 10, 2012, w hich beIn order to appear and gins at 6:00p.m. in th e defend, you must f ile a La Grand e City Hall proper reponse in writCounc il Chamber·s, ing w ith the Clerk of this Court accompa1000 Adam s Avenue, nied by t he required filLa Grande, Oregon. The Hearing is to corling fee Failure to apsrder an applrcatron to pear and defend wi ll res ult in a Judgement vacate the entire alley by Default against you rrght -o f -way lyin g w ithin Block 23 of for the relief requested WILLIAM SON'S ADDIin the Petition. You are required by law TI ON t o the City of La to serve a copy of any Grande; Adjacent to response upon 1809 - 1811 Penn Avenue, T3S, P.38E, Pet1oner·, whose name Section 5DC, Tax Lot s and address is : 2300 and 2500, La Grande, UnSerena M. Campbell ion Co unty, Oregon. C/0 PO Box AL Th e Application was Bisbee, Az 85603 fried by M eadow Out Pursuant to RCP 4 .1 and door Advertisrng, represented by John Leh4.2 (e), a copy of the man, o n October 28, pl ead rn g l s l be rn g serv ed may be ob201 1. and was actained throu g h c epte d by the La Grande City Council o n Petioner, Petitioner's June 13, 201 2. att orn ey o r the Reco rd s Department at th e Cochis e Co unty Th e appli cab le land use regu lations are f o und Superror Co urt in Bisin Chapter 8, Section bee, Arizona. 8. 1 0 of th e Crty of SIGNED AND SEALED La Grande Land Developme nt Co d e O rdithis day 10/31/11 rl ance Number 3081 , REQUESTS FOR REASeries 2009 . This nla tSONABLE ACCOMter wi ll be referred t o MODATION FOR th e La Grand e City Co un c rl rn Augus t. PERSONS WITH DIS2012 , a nd ABILITIES MUST BE September, 201 2, for MADE TO THE a decrsron on th rs matCOURT BY PARTIES te r. Fail ure to raise a AT LEAST 3 WORKspecific iss ue at this ING DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDPu b li c Hea ring preclud es appea l t o th e ULED COURT PROO rego n Land Use CEEDING. Board of Appeals. A copy of the application Clerk of the Su perior and all rnformatron reCourt lated t o the proposal is By: Rebecca Orn elas available for review at no cost , w ith cop ies Legal No.00025371 supplied at a reasonPublished: June 11 , 18, able cost A Staff Re25. July 2, 2012 port w ill be ava rlable 101 Union Co. fo r review seven (7) Legal Notices days before th e Piannin g Com mi ss i o n Hea ring, and ca n also NOTICE OF PUBLIC Legal No . 00025741 be supplied at a reaHEARING Published July 2, 9, 16, sonable cost. For furt he r in formatio n, con 23,20 12 APPEAL OF PLANNING tact the Plannin g DiviDIVISION DECISION sion at (541) 962-1307 . INVITATION TO BID Clear Creek T he City of La Grande Restoration Project Planni ng Co mmiss ion All m eet ings of th e La Grande Planning Comw ill ho ld a Public HearRequest f or Enginee rin g mission are accessible ing at its Regular SesBids f o r a frnal desig n to persons with disJuly sion on Tuesday, including stream ba nk abilities. A request for 10, 20 12 w hich begins an rnterpreter for th e and channel rest ora at 6 :00 p .m . rn th e ti on, as we ll construchea ring impa ired, or La Gra nde City Hall ti on oversight. Project for other acco mmodaCo un c il Chambe rs, bid s w rll be received tr ons f or persons w rth 1000 Ada m s Avenue, f rom qualif red vendors disab ilities shou ld be La Gra nde, O regon . made by the Friday by the Eag le Va lley The Appea l is to reSoil and Water Conserprevious to th e meet verse and or revise th e vation D ist rict, until ing, by ca llin g (541) Plannin g Div ision decr4:00 pm Frrday July 962-1307. sro n that app roved a 27th 20 12 at t he DisHome Occupati on Pertri ct Offi ce, locat ed at m it f or a doggy day M ichael J. Boquist 399 0 Midway Drive, ca re b usiness. The Crty Planner Baker City, OR . Proproperty is situated in posa ls received w ill be th e R-2 M ed ium Den- Publish June 25, 2012; opened o n July 27t h July 2, 2012 sity Residentia l Zo ne 2012 . at 20 12 "Y" Avenue, Legal no. 25575 A mandatory pre-b id site T3S, R3BE, Section NOTICE OF PROJECT visit of the wo rk area 5AD, Tax Lot 420, La APPLICATION w ill be condu cted 0 11 Grar1de, Unio n County, ACCEPTANCE Th ursday Ju ly 13t h O rego n. Th e appe l2012. All prospectiv e Title Ill Projects lant s are David and PL 110-343 bidde rs inte res ted 111 Shar111o n Thie le n. th e site v isit shou ld Union County is currently m eet at t he District T he appli ca ble land use Office (address above) accepting project appliregulations are found cations for funding unin Baker City, OR at in Chapter 9, Section der T itl e Ill of PL 8:30a.m. 9 .7; of th e C ity of 11 0-343 for fi sca l yea r Requ est f or B1 d packLa Gra nde Land Develages are ava ilable at 201 2-13 to beg in July opmen t Co d e Ord i1, 201 2. Categories of the Dist rict Office . If nance N umber 30 8 1, fundin q in c lu de 1) yo u have any q uesSerres 2009. Failure t o Firewise Communit ies ti o n s o r co m ment s, raise a spec ific issue pl ease co ntact th e Prog ram t o assist at the Publ ic Hearin g h o m eow n e r s rn D ISTRI CT offic e at p rec lu des appea l t o fire-sensit ive ecosy s541 -523-7121 x 111 or th e Oregon Land Use tems that can rncrease email: Boa rd of Appeals . A Nicole.sullivan@or.nac the prot ectr on of peocopy of the applica tion ple and property from dnet.net and all rnf o rmation rew rldfrres; 2 ) Sea rc h, T his proJect is f unded in lated t o th e appea l is Re sc ue a nd ot h e r pa rt by funds from th e available f o r review at Oreg on Lottery. Emergen cy Services no cost, w ith copi es perform ed on Federal supplied at a reasonlands: and 3) CommuLegal No . 00025785 able co st A Staff Renity W ildf ire Protectio n Published July 2, 4, 6, 9, port w ill be ava ilabl e App li cati o ns Plans. 11' 2 01 2 fo r revrew seven (7) are available from th e days bef ore th e PlanUni o n County ComIN THE SUPERIOR 11i11g Cornrnission, and mi ss i o ne rs O ffi ce, COURT OF THE STATE ca n also be supplred at 11 06 K Ave nue, La OF ARIZONA IN AND a reasonabl e cost For Grand e, O R 97 850 . FOR THE COUNTY furth e r inf orm atio n, Dead line for proposa ls OF GRAHAM conta ct th e Plannin g is July 3 1, 2012 at In Re the M arriage of: D1vis io n 5:00p.m . Sere na Campbell, at (541 ) 962 1307. Petitio ne r, an d A ll m eet in g s o f th e Publish July 2, 201 2 Casey J . Campbell La Gra nde Pla nnrn g Legal no. 25830 Respon dent Com missio n are acTRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF cessible to pe rso ns SA LE Refe re nce is DO 20100096 w it h disabilit ies . A remade t o t hat c ertain AMENDED ALIAS q uest re gard ing acTrust De ed m ade by SUMMONS commodations for perKAT HY M A LL OR Y (Domest ic Relations) son s w 1th drsab rlr t res A ND KR IS MALLORY, should be made by th e W IFE A ND HU SBAND, THE STATE OF Frid ay prev io us to th e as granto r(s). to PAARIZONA TO THE m ee ting , by ca llin g CIFIC NO RTHWE ST ABOVE NAMED (541) 962-1307 CO MPANY OF OP.ERESPONDENT: GON , as Tr·ust ee, rn YOU ARE HERBY SUM- Mrc hael J Boquist favor of M O RTGAGE ELECT RON IC RE GISMON ED and re- City Planner TRATIO N SYSTEMS, quested t o appear and INC., as Benefr crary, def end i11 t he ab ove Publish July 2, 2012 ent it led acti o n w ith Legal no. 25828 dat ed 08/06/2009, reTWENTY (20) DAYS, cord ed 08/07/2 009, in th e mo rtgage reco rds exc lusrv e of th e date of Union County, Oreof servic e, if serve d Have a special skill ? gorl , as Re cord e r-' s w ithin th e State of A rizon a, or w ithin Let people know in fee/f i le/instrurnent/m icrofilm/ receptio n NumTHIRTY (30) DAYS, th e Ser vi ce ber 2 009-2968, and exc lusrve of th e date Directory. subsequently assigned of service rf servi ce is secured and the costs an d expenses of sa le, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is fu rthe r given that any person named in ORS 86 .753 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the date la st set for the sale, to have this f o rec losure proceedrng dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by paying the Beneficiary the entire amount then due (other than such portron of the prrncrpal as would not then be due had no default occurred! and by curing any other default complained of notrce of defau lt that is capable of being c ured by tenderrng the performance req uired unde r the oblrgation that the Trust Deed secures, and in addit1 o n to paying said sums or tendering th e performance necessa ry t o cure the default by pay1ng all costs and expenses actually Incurred in enforcrng the ob ligati o n th at the Tru st Deed secures, t ogether with th e Trustee 's a nd attorney f ees no t exceeding th e am o unts p rovided by O RS 86.753 . In const ruin g thr s notrce, the srngular includes t he plu ra l, the wor·d "granto r' includes any successor in interest t o the grant or as we ll as any oth er person owrng an obli gat ro n that th e Trust Deed secures, and the word s ' Trustee" and 'Benef ic iary" include the ir respective successors in interest. if any. Dated: May 25, 2012 RECONTRUST CO MPANY, N.A. For furthe r inf ormation, please co nta c t : RE CONTR UST COMPANY, NA 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd ., CA6-9 14-01-94 SIM I VA LLEY, CA 93 063 (800)-28 1-82 19 TS No. 11 - 0118476 (TS# 11 -0118476) 1006 .147260-FE I

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to BANK OF AM ERactually incurred in enDITCH (SA ID IRRIGA$60.00; togethe r w it h dated 05/ 01/2007, ret it le expense, costs, ICA NA, SUCCESTI ON D ITCH B EING corded 05/15/2007, ir1 f orcing the obliga tion SOR BY MERGER TO LOCATE D A PPROXIt rustee's fees a nd att he mortgage records that t he Trust Deed t orney fees inc urred BAC HOME LOANS MATELY W HE RE THE of Union Cou nty, Oresecures, toget her with herem by reason of SERVICING , LP FKA the Trustee 's and atLOW WATER MARK gon , as Record er-' s COUNTRYWIDE OF THE EAST BA NK said defa ult ; and any fee/fi le/inst rument/m rt orney fees not exHOME LOANS SERVOF CA THERINE further sum s advan ced crofilm/reception Nu mceeding the amounts by t he Beneficiary for ICING, LP by AssignCREE K IS SHOW N ON ber 20072509, and provided by ORS THE PLAT OF NORTH t he protecti on of the 86. 753. In co nstruing men t recorded subsequently assrgned 10/ 1 2/2011 Ill abov e desc ribed real UN IO N, RECO RDED to U .S . BANK, NAt his notice, the singuproperty and its interBook/ReeiNolume No . IN BOO K 1, PA GE 7, T IO I'-JA L ASSOC IAlar includes the plural, at Page No . as reest therein. By r·eason PLAT RECORDS OF t he word 'grantor' inTION , AS SUCCESUN I O N COUN TY) of said def ault th e cludes any successor corder's fee/file/inst ruSOR T RUSTEE TO in interest t o t he granBenefic m y has deTHE NCE SOUTHERLY ment/microfilm/recepBA NK O F A MERICA, tion No 20113253 , AL ONG THE RIGHT clared all sums owin g NA, AS SUCCESSOR tor as we ll as any OF WAY O F SA ID IRcovering th e f ollow ing on the obligat ion that TO LASAL LE BA I\1K. other person ow ing an RIGATION DITCH T O t he T rust Deed seob ligat ron th at th e NA , AS T RUSTEE described real property Trust Deed sec ures, cures are im med iately A POINT DUE W EST situated in said county FOR THE ME RRIL L due and payable, sa rd and state, to w rt : LOT OF THE SOUTHW ES T LYNCH FIRST FRANKand t he w ords 'Tru ssums being t he followCORNER O F SAID 4 OF JOY MEADOWS, tee" and ' Benefic iary ' M OR T GAGE L IN LOT 5; THENCE EAS T ing to w it $81,070. 69 LOAN T RU ST, M O RTinclud e their respecIN THE CITY O F LA GRANDE, UN ION tive successors in inw ith rnterest t hereon TO THE SOUTHWES T GAGE LO A N CORNE R OF LOT 5; COUNTY, OREGON , at t he rate of 8 .90 perASSET-BACKED CE Rterest, if any. Dated : cent per annum beginTHEN CE NORTH 50 ACCORDING TO THE T IFICATES, SER IES May 11, 2012 RECONFEET TO THE POI NT ning 09/01 / 20 11 until 2007-4 by Ass ignment TRUST COM PANY, RECORDED PLAT OF SAID ADD ITI ON . N.A. For further inforBEGINN I NG . paid , plus all acc rued OF recorded 02/06/ 20 12 late charg es t he reon PROPERTY ADPROP ERT Y AD1n Book/R eel/Vol ume mation , please COil DRE SS : 2509 STARt ogeth er w ith t itl e exDRESS: 316 W Bl RCH No. at Pa qe No. as ret ac t RE CON TRUST LIGHT DR LA ST REET UN ION , OR pe nse, costs, t rustee's corder 's fee/fi le/rnstr·uCOMPANY, N A 18 00 fees and attorney fees G R ANDE, OR Tapo Canyon Rd, 97883 Both the Beneme nt/m icrofi lm/recepf ic iary and the Tru stee 97850-9507 Both the incurred herern by reat ron No . 20 120303, CA6-914-01 -94 SIM I Beneficrary and th e have e lect ed to se ll son of sa id defau lt; covering t he following VALLEY, CA. 93063 the rea l property to and any f urther sums Trustee have elected described real pro perty 18 001 28 1-82 19 ITS# satisfy t he obligations advanced by t he Beneto sell the real prop12-0035184) situated in sa id county erty to satisfy the oblithat the Tr ust Deed f iciary for the prote cand state, t o w 1t : LE1006.159502-FEI secures and a notice gations that th e Trust t ion of th e above deGAL D ESCR IPTI O N : Deed secures and a Publi sh: June 25, 20 12; of default has bee n resc ribed real property LOTS 4 AND 5 IN corded purs uan t to and its rnt e res t s BLOC K 7 OF NO RTH noti ce of default has July 2, 9, 16, 2012 Oregon Rev ised Statbeen recorded pursu- Legal no. 25622 t here in. W HEREFORE. UNION, AN AD DITION ut es 86 735(3); the denotice hereby is giver) ant to Oregon Revised TO TH E CITY OF UNthat, REC ONT RUST Statutes 86 735(3); th e TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF faul t fo r wh ich th e ION, UNION COUNTY, SALE Re f e re nce is foreclosu re is m ade is COMPANY, 1'-JA, t he OREG ON, A LSO THE default for whic h th e made t o that ce rta in foreclosure is made is unde rsig ned Trustee grant or' s failure to pay PA RCEL OF LAND Trust Deed made by whe n due the followw ill on Monday, Sepgrantor 's failure to pay WEST OF A ND A DDONALD A. WHITE In g sum s : monthly tember 24, 2012 at th e w hen due the follow JO IN ING SAID LOT 5, A ND MARIANNE E hour of 10:00 AM , rn payments of $905.25 M OR E PART ICU In g sums: m o nthly WHIT E, HU SBA N D payments of accord w ith the stanbeginn ing 10/0 1/2011; LARLY DE SC RI BE D AND WIFE , as $1,374 09 beginning pl us late charges of dar·d of ti rn e estabAS FOLLOWS BEG INgra nto r( s), t o AB $33 .48 each m on th l i s h ed by O RS 02/01/2011; plus lat e NING AT THE NORTHSTRACT AN D TITLE beg inn ing w ith th e 187.110, at th e followWEST CO RNE R O F cha rges of $54. 96 as Tru stee, in faCO., each month beg inning 10/0 1/201 1 paym ent ing place: outside t he SAID LOT 5; T HENCE vor of MORTGAGE plus prror accru ed late ma rn entrance of th e w rth th e 02/0 1/2011 W EST 30 FEET, ELECTRONI C REG ISpaym ent plu s prior acDanie l Chap li n Buildcharges of $-66.96; M ORE OR LE SS, TO TRATIO N SYSTEM S, cru ed late c harges of ing, 1001 4th Street , p lu s advan c es of THE I RR IGATI O N INC, as Be neficiary, $-4 95.32; p lu s advances of $45.00; t ogether with titl e expen se, cost s, trustee 's by Stella Wilder fees and attorney fees rncurred herern by reato do more than most today, as your capacity AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Fcb. 18) - You're MONDAY, JULY2, 2012 son of sa id default; YOUR BIRTHDAY by Stella Wilder to multitask is increased. Your concentration seeking a more satisfying outlet for your and any further sums Born today, you have your feet on the may be second to none. increasing creativity at this time. Try someadvanced by th e Benefi ciary for th e protecground and are able to deal 1-1~th hard-and- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) --The pace is thing you've never tried. tion of the above defast realities that you face each and every day, increasing. but you must take care that you PISCES (Feb. 19-Mardt 20) -- You'll build scribed rea l prope rty hut you also have your head inthe clouds and contml it, and that it doesn't start controlling momer1tum quickly, and others may find it a nd it s in ter est can clream big dre-ams ancl indulge in a rich you. Keep yom head in the game. difficulllo keep up with you. Teamwork may th erein. By reaso n of and varied fantasy life. The problem arises, of LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) -- You're going be a matter of faith. sa id default the Benefi ciary has declared all course, when you do not keep these two sides to have to change your plans significantly ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're sums ovving on the obof your personality carefully in balance; if you today after getting word that something isn't likely to have more help than you had barligation that the Trust become too realistic, you can become rather going the way you expected. gained for -- and some of it may prove to be Deed secures are imSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can't more of a hindrance. Be ready! moody and negative, and if you become to m ed iat e ly due a nd t1ighty, you can too easily forsake the realities be in two places at once, so you're going to TAURUS (April20-May 20) -- You know payabl e, sa id sums bethat hold you together and risk everything in have to prioritize -- and by all means, stick to how to show others what they need to know in g t he f o llowing to w it: $186,194.38 w rth favor of a life that is virtually rootless. You the game plan once it's made! to prevail in a current situation. When arc interest th ereon at th e must always take care to marry the one side SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You you goingto tend to your own needs' rate of 5. 7 5 perce nt GEMINI (May 21-June 20) --Motivation of your nature with the other -- permanently! may nol be as comfortable in a familiar situaper an num beg inning TUESDAY, JULY 3 tion as you had hoped, but you can still parlay isn't lacking today -- but you may not have 01/01/20 11 unt il pa id, CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What has a small success into something bigger. the resources you need to get things done as plus all accrued lat e heen lwlding you hack recently isn't likely to CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan, 19) --You'll you had envisioned. Improvise! cha rges th ereon t obe an iswe Imlay, a; you have cliscoverecl a want lo keep your eye on howlhe weather is geth er w ith title ex(EDITORS For d!tor:al IJie'!lQn:, ?l(IU( •;onu.ct HoUle Wemlng a: lwi!:itrlng@' pense, cost s, trustee 's way to set yourself free. doing, as environmental influences are :l..'lllniwrnl.con) CO?YRXJHTWZ Ul\llED fE,\1URE SI NDICA-:t. nK. fees and attorney fees LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will be able unavoidable at this time. BY UIXJCJ:: F:lP. UF> 11.11J Wi nut :l. K:na.:W! , /IIU64loti,IJJO.ll>6i'3< incurred herern by reason of sa rd default; and any further sums adva nced by t he Bene- Monday, July 2, 201 2 fi ciary fo r th e prot ecti o n of the above desc nbed rea l pro perty an d it s inte res t s th erein . W HE REFORE, notr ce hereby rs grven 42 Scout leader, ACROSS th at , RE CO NTR U ST often COM PANY, NA, th e 44 Eland cousin 1 Cinemax rival unde rsrgned Trustee 45 Harassed w ill on Thursday, Sep- 4 Slangy tember 13, 2012 at th e 49 Urban cruisers summons hour of 10:00 A M , in 53 Mournful wail 8 Grayish acc ord w ith t he stan54 Subject to dard of tim e estab- 12 Nose-bag uniformity morsel li s h e d by O RS 56 In - (as 187 .1 10, at th e f ollovv- 13 Flying prefix ing p lace: outside th e 14 Gamblers' found) main entrance of th e 57"- Bayou" mecca Daniel Chaplin B uild(Linda 15 Hot- rum ing, 1001 4th Street. Ronstadt tune) La Grande , Un ion 17 Holm and 58 Ms. Peeples Woosnam Co un ty, O R, se ll at of TV public aucti on t o th e 18 Foul smells highest bidder for cash 19 Artists' 59 Briefcase th e rnterest rn the decloser lifeworks scribed rea l pro pe rty 60 Desires w hich th e grant or had 21 Big lug 61 Legal rep or had powe r t o con- 23 H. Rider vey at the time of th e Haggard novel exec utio n by grant or 24 Not taking sides DOWN of the Trust Deed, t o- 28 Publicity 7-2- 12 © 2012 UFS, Dist. by Univ. Uclick fo r UFS geth er w ith any inter1 Boxcar rider provider est w h1 ch the grantor 2 Modem-speed or granto r' s succes- 32 Pothole filler 6 Sandwich 11 Honcho unit sors in inte rest ac- 33 Quick to learn cookie 16 Easy gait 3 Dog in "Beetle quired after the execu- 35 "- we having ti on of the Trust Deed, 7 Leaf junctures 20 TV band Bailey" fun yet?" t o satisfy t he f orego8 G ibberish 22 JFK watchdog 4 Type of salad 36 Luau numbers ing obligations th ereby 9 Raise, as kids 24 Last degree 5 Debussy Mischievous 39 secured and th e costs 10 Murray or Rice 25 Perfume subject and expe nses of sa le, label word including a reasonable charge by the T rustee. 26 Search Notice rs further given engine find that any person named 27 RN helper in ORS 86.753 has th e 29 Contented rr ght. at any trme t hat murmur is not later t ha n five 30 PC monitor days bef ore the dat e 31 Thing on a ring last set f or the sale. t o have th1 s f orec losure 34 Give a ticket to proceedin g dismissed 37 Makes sense and th e Trust Deed re(2 wds.) instated by paying th e 38 "My gal" Beneficiary th e en tire of song a m o unt th e n d ue (othe r than such por40 Loosens ti on of th e principal as 41 Magellan would not then be due discovery had no defaul t oc 43 Triple Crown curred) and by curing race any othe r defau lt complained of noti ce of de45 Antique auto fault that rs ca pable of 46 Charles Lamb being cured by tend er47 Diner sign in g t he pe rform ance 48 Edit out required under th e ob50 Warri or ligat ion that t he Trust princess Deed secures, and in add ition t o paying sai d 5 1 Put one's sums or· t endering th e foot - pe rf o rma nc e neces52 RBI or ERA sa ry t o c ure the de55 Thug's piece f ault by paying a ll cost s and expenses

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La Gra nde, Union costs and exp enses act ually incurred in enCou nty, OR, se ll at publ1c auct1on t o t he forcing the obliga t ion that th e Tru st Deed highest bidder for cash the interest in t he desecu res, t oget her w ith sc ribed real property th e Trustee's and atw h1ch the grantor had torney fees not exor had pow er to conceeding the am ou nts vey at the time of the pr ov1 ded by OR S ex ec utio n by grant or 86. 753 . In construin g this notice, the singuof the Trust Deed, together w ith any int erlar 1ncludes th e plu ra l, th e word "grantor' inest w hich th e grantor or grantor' s succ escludes any successor sors in interest acin interest to the granquired after the executor as w ell as any other person ow ing an t ion of the Trust Deed, t o satisfy t he f oregoobliga ti on t hat th e Trust Deed secures, ing obligation s t hereby and the words 'Tru ssecured and th e cost s tee' and "Benefi cia1y ' an d expenses of sale, includ e their respecincluding a reasonable tive successo rs in incharge by the Trust ee. Not ice is fu rther given terest, if any. Da t ed May 21, 2012 RECONt hat any person named TRU ST COM PA NY, in ORS 86.753 has t he N.A. For f urthe1 infor1ight, at any ti me that m at ion, p lease co nis not later than f iv e days before t he date tact : RE CO NTR UST last set f or the sale, to CO M PAN Y, N A 1800 have t his fo rec losure Tapo Canyon Rd ., proceed1ng dism issed CAG-9 14-01-94 SIM I and th e Tru st Deed reVALL EY, CA . 93063 instated by paying t he (800) 28 1-82 19 ITS# 12-0040873) Benefi ciary t he ent ire 1006.1 599 18-FIIe No. am ount t he n d u e (oth er than such porti on of the pnncipal as Publish Ju ly 2, 9, 16, 23, w ould not then be due 2012 had no def ault oc- Leqal no. 25727 curred) and by curin g any oth er default com- TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SAL E T. S. No . plained of notice of deOR-12-497800-SH Reffault that is ca pable of erence is made to t hat being cured by tendercertain deed made by ing t he perf ormance JASON JA EGE R, as req uired under the obGranto r t o EASTERN ligation t hat t he Trust OREGON TITLE, INC, Deed secures, and in as t rust ee, in favor of addit1on to pay ing said M O P.TGAGE ELE Csums or t ende ri ng t he TR ONI C RE GISTRAperfor mance necesTION SYSTEM S, INC , sa ry t o cure the de('M ER S') AS NOM If ault by pay ing all NEE FO R M O RT-

1010- Union Co. Legal Notices GAGEIT, INC , as Ben e fici a ry, dated 4/ 17/2007, re co rded 4/20/2 007. in offic ial re co rds of UNI O N Co unty, O reg on 1n book I reel I volume number fee I fil e I instrument I microfil e I re ce pti o n numb e r 20072063, coverin g th e f o ll ow i ng desc ri bed real property situated in said County and State, to-w it: APN: 12471 LOT TWO 12) IN BL OC K ' C" OF GRA NDE RH O NDE ESTATE S, IN TH E CITY OF ELG IN , UNION CO UNTY, O REGO N, A CCO RD IN G TO THE RECOP.DED PLAT THERE OF . Commonly know n as 710 N 8TH AVE NUE. ELGIN , O R 9782 7 Both t he benef iciary and th e t rustee have e lected t o sell th e sa 1d rea l property to sati sfy t he obligations secured by sa1d t rust deed and not ice has been recorded pu rs uant t o Sec ti o n 86 735(3) of Orego n Rev ised Stat utes : th e default for w hich th e foreclosure is made is th e gra nt ors: The installments of principa l and interest w hich became due on 8/1 /2011 , and all subsequent installments of principa l and interest t hro ug h t he date of this Not ice, plus am ounts that are due f or late charges, de lin que nt prope rty taxes, insu rance prem iu ms . ad v a ll ces made on senior liens, t axes and/o r ~n s u r-

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ance, tru ste e's fees, and any attorney f ees and co urt costs arising from or as so ciate d w ith the benefi ciaries efforts to prot ect and preserv e its security, all of w hich mu st be paid as a co ndition of rein statement, including all sums that shall accrue th ro ugh re instatement or pay-off. Nothing 1n this noti ce shall be co nstrued as a w aiver of any f ees ow ing t o the Benefi ciary unde r the Deed of Trust pursuant to th e t erm s of t he loan docum ents . Mo nt hly Pa y m e nt $ 64 4 .77 M onthly Late Charge By t his rea son of said default t he beneficiary has declared all obligati ons secu1ed by sa id deed of trust immediately due and payable, sa id sums bein g th e f ollow ing, t o-w it : Th e sum of $86,265.37 togeth er w 1th Interest t hereon at th e rate of 7 .7500 per annum f rom 7/ 1/20 11 unt il pa id; plus all accrued lat e charges t hereon; and all tru st ee 's fees, foreclosure cost s and any sums advanced by th e benefi ciary pursuant to th e term s of said deed of trust. no ti c e W h e r eo f , hereby is giv en t hat Quality Loa n Serv ice Corporat ion of W ashington, t h e u nd ersigned t rustee w ill on 10/ 1/201 2 at th e hour of 10:00 00 AM , Standa rd of Time. as establi s he d by sectio n

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thing that warrants a full commitment. Something you did a long time ago may not VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A new and have heen forgottenhysnmeo ne in a poSition

Born today, you are de;lined lo be the exciting projed is about lo slarl, but youmdy ofaulhorily. Can you po;sibly makeamemls?

center of attention everywhere you go, and !l's not just because you tend to be a rather loud and animated individual. It's also because you have a commanding personality and a rare kind of charisma that is certain to pull all eyes toward you no matter the situation. f'ortunatcly, you arc likely to find your way in a line of work that allows you to take full advantage of this aspect of your personality, and to parlay attention into progress and prollt. If you're going to bewatched, you want to make something of it! WEDNFSOAY, JU.Y 4 CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What seemed an accident upo n first glance proves to be something much more when you look at it carefully. An explanation is forthcoming. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) --You may be putting too much effort into something that is only a fleeting thing -- and ignoring some-

not be in a position to maximize your own gains. Take a careful look around! LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) -- Some may be JUdging your readiness at th1s time more rigorously than others -- and it all depends upon which team you're on. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be onto something that could prove hazardous if you don't take all necessary precautions. You'll want to warn others of the dangers. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -You'll want to take the most direel approach

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Playing by the rules and treating everyone in a way that is fair and square is more important today than pursuing your own reward. ARIES (March 21 -April19) -- Someone is waiting for you to make that first move -- but what he or she agrees to after you break the ice might surprise you! TAURCS (April20-May 20) -- You may be gettmg bored with the same old thmgs --and today somrone treats you to something that gets your blood racing again. GF.MJ:\ I (May 21-June 20) -- You're get-

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been withheld in the past. It's your tum! day to pose a question that you may have CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-jan. 19) -- The shied away from in days past. fun you and a friend get into may get a little (;Drrau: Fo1 editorial :oJttct Holie Wtitririj a lft'leitriDgiil naughty if you let it -- and you'll have to IITI!Jiwml..:om) COP'iR:Gfr.2012 UNI':'ED FEATURJ: SYNDICATE. consider all possible consequences. DIITRIEIJitD BY lJll[VER::AL FOR UF3 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) IJ.Ie$t!~n;, pic~

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187 .11 0, O regon Revised Stat ues, At th e fro nt entra nce of th e Uni o n Co urt house , 100 1 4th Street, in th e City o f La Gran de, County of Union , OR 97850 County of UNION, State of Oregon, sell at public auct ion to t he highest bidder for cash the interest in th e sai d desc ribed real property w hich th e grantor had or had pow er to convey at t he time of t he executi oll by him of the said tru st deed, t oge th er w it h any inte rest w h1ch t he grant or or his successors 1n interest acquired afte r th e execut ion of said trust deed , t o sati sfy th e f o rego ing ob li ga ti ons the1 eby sec ured and t he costs and expen ses of sale, incl udin g a rea s o nabl e charge by t he t rust ee. Notice is fu rther given t hat any person named in Sect ion 86.753 of Oregon Rev1sed Statutes has the nght to have th e f oreclosure proceedin g dismissed and th e t ru st deed reinstated by payment to t he benefic iary of th e ent ire amoun t th en due (ot her t han such port1on of said principal as w ould not t hen be due had no default occ urred) , t oge t her w ith th e cost s, t rust ee 's and att orn ey 's f ees and curing any ot he r defa ult com plained of in t he Not ice of Default by t endering th e performance req u1 red under t he obi igat 1on or trust deed, at any time prior to f ive days before t he date last set for sa le. Fo r Sale lnfo rm at1on Call : 714-73 0-2727 or L og i n t o: w w w lpsasa p .co m In construing this not ice, t he masculine gender includes t he fe m 1nine and t he neut er, t he sing ular incl udes p lural, the wo rd 'grantor' in clu des any s uccessor in int erest t o t he grantor as we ll as any ot her persons owing an obligation, t he perf ormance of w hich is sec ured by sa id t rust deed, the words "t rust ee" and 'benefic iary' include th eir respect ive successors in inte rest , if any . Pursuant t o O rego n Law, th is sa le w 1ll no t b e deemed f inal until t he T ru st ee 's deed has been issued by Qua lity Loa n Service Corporation of Was h~n g to n . If t here are any irregu larit ies discovered w ith in 10 days of the dat e of t his sale, that the t rust ee Will resc 1nd t he sa le , r et u r n t he buye r's m oney a nd take f urt her act1on as necessary . If t he sale is set aside fo r any reason, including if t he Tru st ee is unable to convey t 1t le, t he Purchaser at t he sale shall be ent it led only t o a ret urn of th e mo nies pa id t o t he Trustee. This shall be t he Purchaser' s sole and exclu sive remedy. The purc haser shall have no fu rt her recou rse against th e Trusto r, t he Tru stee, the Benefi ciary, t he Beneficiary 's Agen t , o r th e Beneficiary 's Attorney . If yo u have previously d i s c h a r ged b ee n t hro ugh ban krupt cy , you may have been released of personal liabi lity f or t his loa n in w h1 ch ca se th is letter is Intended to exercise t he no t e h old ers right 's against t he real prop erty only THIS OFF ICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY I NFOR M A T IO N O BTA INED W ILL B E USED FO R THA T PU RPOSE . A s required by law, you a1·e hereby not if ied t hat a negat ive credit report 1·eflec t ing o n you r credit record m ay be sub m itted to a credrt report agency if you fail to f ulfil l t he term s of yo ur cre dit ob ligat ions . D at e d : 5/25/2 01 2 Q ua lit y Loa n Service Corporat ion of Wa shington, as tru stee Signature By: Timoth y Donlo n, A sSistant Secreta ry Quality Loa n Serv ice Corp. of Was hi ngt on c/o Quality Loa n Service Corp. 2 14 1 5t h Avenue Sa n Diego, CA 92101 For Non-Sale Infor m ati o n : Q ual it y Loa n Serv1ce Corporati on of Washington c/o Quality Loa n Service Corp. 2 14 1 5t h Avenu e Sa n Diego, CA

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Notice of Foreclosure Sale Misce lla neo us house hold f urnish ings, etc. w ill be sold at A-1 M ini St ora ge, 15 13 2 1st st1eet on July 11, 201 2 at 10:00 a.m . #60 . The ow ne r or reputed ow ne r of th e property t o be sold is M ike Trunb o . T he am ount due on th e lien is $63 1 .00 and A -1 M in i St orage is f oreclosing the lien. #63 Th e ow ner or reputed owne r of th e property to be sold 1s Leah E. Maita . Th e am ount due on t he lien is $395 .00 and A -1 M in i Storage is f oreclosing t he lie n. #64 . The owner or reputed ow ne r of th e property t o be sold is Pa ul Hard e r . T he am ount due on th e lien is $383 .00 and A -1 Mini St orage is f oreclosing t he lie n. #111. The owner or reputed ow ne r of th e property t o be sold is Robert K. Martin. The am ount due on th e lien is $670 .00 and A-1 M in i Sto rage is f oreclosing t he lie n. #138. The ow ner or reputed own e r of th e property t o be sold is Te lv a W e1se . T he am ount due on t he lien is $443.00 and A -1 M in i St orag e is f oreclosing t he lie n. #36 1. The owner or l·eput ed own e r of th e property t o be sold is M el1ssa Weaver. T he am ount due on th e lien is $443.00 and A -1 M in i St orag e is f oreclosing t he lien. #380. The owner or reput ed ow ne r of th e property to be sold is Jac quely ne K. W ard. The am ount d ue on th e lien is $491.00 and A-1 M ini St orage IS foreclosing th e lien. #400. The owner or reputed own e r of t he property to be sold is Je 1lni fer Frye The am ount due on t he lien is $563 .00 and A -1 Min i St orag e is f oreclosing t he lie n. #949. The ow ner or· l·eput ed own e r of t he property to be sold is Mart in R. Sc hulke. The am ount due on th e lien is $455 .00 and A -1 Min i St orag e is f oreclosing the l1en. Pub lish June 25, 2012; July 2, 2012 Lega l no. 25625

TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF N o. SA L E T .S . OR-12-495 117-SH Reference is made to that certa in deed made by GE RALD W RA MEY, A ND MARS HA RAM EY, AS TE NA NTS BY THE ENTI RETY. as Gra ntor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO, as t rustee, in favor of BANK OF A M ERICA, NA, as Bene fic ia ry , da t ed 1/2 1/20 11, reco rd ed 1/ 31/ 2011 , in official rec ord s o f UN IO N Co unty , Oregon in book I ree l I vo lume nu mber fee I file I instrument I m icrofile I r·e ce pti on nu m b e r 2011 0365, cove nn g t he f o llo vving descri bed real prope1 ty situated in sa id County and State, to-w it: APN : 03S3808AB LOT 12 OF W ARREN'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 6 OF COGGAN S ADOF D IT IO N AND TRACT 6 OF CO GGAN 'S SECOND ADD IT IO N TO LA UN IO N G RA N D E, COUN TY, O REGO N ACCO RDING TO T HE RECO RDED PLAT OF SAID ADDITION. Commonly known as: 1811 WASHI NGTO N AVE , LA GRA ND E, O R 97850 Bot h t he benef iciary and t he t ru st ee have elec t ed to sell t he sa id real prope rty t o sat isfy t he ob ligat ions secured by sa id t rust deed and not rce has been reco rded pu1 suant t o Sect io11 86 735(3) o f Oregoll Revised St atutes : t he defau lt for wh ich th e foreclosure is ma de is t he grantors : The install ments of principal and Interest wh1ch beca m e du e on 10/ 1/20 11 , and all subseq uent insta llme nt s of pnn cipal an d int erest throug h t he date of t h is Not ice , p lu s amount s th at are due Lo st your pet ? F ind it for late cha rges, delinfast w ith a classif ied ad. quent prop erty taxes,

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1010- Union Co. Legal Notices insurance prem iums, adva nces m ade on se ni o r liens . t axe s and/or insurance, trustee's fees, and any attorney fees and co urt co st s arising fro nn or associate d w 1t h th e benefic iari es efforts to protect and preserve its sec urity, all of w hich must be paid as a co nd iti on of re instat emen t , In clu din g all s um s that shall accrue t hrough reinstatement or pay-off. Not hing in this noti ce shall be const rue d as a w aiver of any fees owing to th e Benef iciary und er th e D eed of Trust pursuant to t he t erms of th e loa n docume nts . M o nt hly Pay m e nt $1 ,102. 54 Mo nth ly Late Charg e $5 5. 13 By t his reason of sa id def ault the be nefi ciary has declared all obligati on s secured by said dee d of t rust im mediat ely due and payable, sa1d sums be ing t he f ollowing, t o-wit The sum of $1 43,53 1 .56 toget her w 1t h int erest t he reon at t he rat e of 4.1250 f rom pe r annu m 9/ 1/20 11 until pa id; pl us all accrued la t e cha rges t hereo n, and all t rustee's fees, forecl osure cost s and any sums advanced by th e beneficiary pursuant to t he te rms of said deed of trust. W hereof, not ice hereby is g 1ven t hat Qua lity Loan ServICe Co rpo rati on of Wa shington, t he undersigned t rust ee w ill on 10/9/201 2 at th e hour of 10 :00 :00 AM, Standard of Tim e, as es tablis hed by sect ion 187 .110, Oregon ReVIsed Statues, At t he f ront en t rance of t he Unio n Co u rth ouse, 1001 4th St reet, in th e City of La Grande, County of Union, OR 97850 County of UNIO N, Stat e of Orego n, sell at p ub lic auct ion to t he highest bidder for cash t he inte rest in t he said desc ri bed rea l prop erty w hi ch th e grant o r had or ha d power to co nvey at t he t ime of the execut ion by him of the sa1d t rust deed, t ogeth er w it h any int e res t wh 1ch t he grantor or his successo rs in interest acq uired after the execut io n of said trust deed , to sat isfy t he f orego ing obligation s thereby secured an d the cos t s and expenses of sale, including a reason ab le charge by t he trustee. Not 1ce is further given t hat any person named in Section 86 .753 of Oregon Rev1sed Statut es has t he right t o ha v e t he f oreclosure proceeding dism issed and th e t rust deed reinstated by pay ment to the be nefic iary of t he ent ire amo unt t hen due (ot he r t han such port io n of sai d pri ncipa l as wo uld r1ot t hen be due had no defau lt occu rred), t oqe t her w it h the cost s~ t ru st ee 's an d attorn ey 's f ees and cu ri ng any ot her def au lt co m plained of in t he Not ice of Default by t ende ri ng t he pe rf orm ance requ ired under t he ob ligati on or t ru st deed, at any t 1me pnor to f iv e days before t he dat e last set for sale. Fo r Sa le Inf ormat ion Ca ll: 7 14-73 0-2727 or Log in t o: www. lpsasap .co m In co nstruin g this not 1ce, the masculine gender includes th e fem inine and t he neut er, t he sing ular in clu des plura l, the w ord "grantor' incl udes any s uccessor in int erest to th e grantor as we ll as any oth er pe rsons owing an ob ligation, th e performa nce of w hich is secure d by sa id trust deed, th e words 'trustee" and "benefi ciary' In cl ude t he1 r res pectiv e s uccesso rs in interest , if any. Pursuant t o Oregon Law, t h1s sa le w ill n o t b e deemed f inal until th e Tru st ee 's deed ha s been iss ued by Qua lity Loan Servi ce Corporat ion of W ashington . If t here are any irreg ularit ies discovered w 1thlll 10 days of the date of t his sale, t hat t he trust ee w ill rescin d t he sa le, r e tu rn t he buye r' s mo ney and ta ke f urt her action as necessary . If the sale is set aside fo r any reason, including 1f th e Tru stee is unable to co nvey title, t he Purchaser at t he sale shall be e ntitled on ly t o a ret urn of the mon ies pa id t o t he Trust ee. This shall be t he Purchaser's sole and ex-

1010- Union Co. Legal Notices elus iv e remedy . Th e purchas er shall hav e no f urth e r recou rse aga inst t he Trustor, t he Trustee, th e Benef iciary , the Ben ef iciary 's Ag ent, or t he Be nef iciary's Attorney. If you have previou sly be e n di s c har ge d th ro ugh ba n kru ptcy, you may have been released of persona l liabil ity f or t his loan in w hich case t his letter is inte nded to exerc ise t he no te h old e rs right's again st the real prop erty only. TH IS OFFICE IS ATTEM PTING TO CO LL ECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR M A T IO N O BTA IN ED W ILL B E USED FOR THAT PU RP OSE . As required by law, you are hereby notif1ed t hat a negative cred it report re f lec t ing on y o ur cred it record m ay be subm itted to a cred it rep ort agency 1f you fail to f ulfill t he term s of your cred 1t obligat io ns . Dat ed : 6/4/1 2 Quality Loan Servic e Corporation of W as hingto n, as t rustee Signat ure By : Ti m ot hy Donlon, Assistant Secretary Q ua Iit y Loan Service Corp. of Washington c/o Quality Loan Service Corp. 214 1 5th Aven ue Sail D1ego, CA 92 101 For Non -Sale Inf orm at ion · Q ua li t y Loan Service Corporat ion of Wash ington c/o Qualrty Loan Service Corp 2 14 1 5th Avenue San Dieqo, CA 92 101 619-645-77 11 Fa x 619-64 5- 77 16 A-4255199 Pub lish J une 18, 25, 20 12; July 2, 9, 20 12 Legal no. 25324 NOTICE OF HEARING UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RURAL FIRE DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOTI CE IS HER EBY GIVE N, a public hearIng wil l be he ld on W ednesday, Ju ly 18, 20 12 at 10 :30 a.m. in t he Joseph Buildin g A nn ex Co n fere n ce Room, 1106 K Av e , La Gra nde, t o con s1der t he annexat ion into t he Union Ru ral Fire Protection District of property owned by Dan & Linda Hoyt and property owned by Kim & An nette Montee. The Hoyt property 1s loca ted at 580 20 Hw y 203, about 4. 5 m iles southeast of t he City of Un ion and is described as follows: The north half southwest qua rter of so utheast qua 1·t e1· so ut heast quarter (N 1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/41 of Sect ion 2 111 Towns hip 5 South, Range 40 East of th e W illamette M er idia n, 111 Un i on County, Oregon. A lso t he Sout h half no rt hw est quarter of so ut h east q uart e r southea st quarte r IS 1/2 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 ) of Sect ion 2 in Townsh ip 5 So ut h, Range 40 East of t he W illamette M eri dian, in Union County, State of Oregon The M ontee pro perty is loca ted at 58112 Hwy 20 3, about 4 m iles south east of t he City of Un roll and is deSCri bed as follows: Parcel One (1 ) of M inor Pa rtit i o n Plat No . 2006-20. in the Sout h ha lf of Sect 1on 2 and t he Nort h half of t he Northeast quart e r of Sect1on 11, Tow nship 5 Sout h, Ran ge 40 East of t he W illamette M er i d 1a n , U n i on County, Oregon. A ll inte rest ed persons may appear and be heard Hanley Jenkins, II Planning Director Publish July 2, 13, 201 2 Lega l no. 25613 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE O F SA L E Fi l e No . 7037.92427 Refe rence is made t o t hat certain t rust deed m ade by Judd A Waibel and Joanne M Waibel, Joined As A Husband and W ife, as grantor, t o C has e J PMNga11 Bank, N.A. , as t rustee, in favo r of Net m ore America Inc., as b enef iciary, dated 06/24/09, record ed 06/26/09, in t he mo1·tgage r·ecords of Union County, Oregon, as 20092285 and subsequent ly ass igned t o J PMo rgan Chas e

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Baker City Herald: 541-523-3673 • www.bakercityherald.com • classifieds@bakercityherald.com • Fax: 541-523-6426 The Observer: 541-963-3161 • www.lagrandeobserver.com • classifieds@lagrandeobserver.com • Fax: 541-963-3674 101 0 - Union Co. Legal Notices Ban k, Nati on al Ass ociation by Assig nment recorded as 20092286, cove rin g th e followin g described real property sit uated in sard cou nty an d state, t o w it Lot s 1 and 2 in Block 17 of Connordale Ad dition to La Gra nde, Union County , O regon, accor·d ~n g t o t he recorded plat of sa id addition. PROPERTY AD905 15 th DRE SS Street La Grande, OR 97850 Both the benef iciary and t he trust ee ha ve elec t ed to sell t he rea I pr operty t o satrsfy t he obligations secured by the t rust deed and a notice of defau lt has been recorded p urs uan t t o Orego n Revrsed Statutes 86 735(3); t he defau lt f or w hich th e foreclos ure is made is grant or's failure to pay w hen due the f ollowrng sums : mont h ly pay m e n t s of $ 1,080 18 beg innin g 12/ 0 1/ 11 ; plu s lat e charges of $0.00 eac h m o nt h beg in n in g 12/ 16/1 1; plus pri or accru ed lat e charg es of $98.73; plus advances of $0.00; t oget her w it h title expe nse, cost s, tr ustee 's fees and attorn ey's fees incurred her ein by rea s on of sa id d efault , any f urth er sums advance d by the beneficiary fo r t he prot ect ion of t he ab ov e described real property and it s int erest th erern ; and prepayment penalt ies/premi ums, if applica ble. By reason of sard default t he benef ic iary has dec lared all sums ow ing on t he ob ligat ion sec ured by t he t ru st deed rmm ed r-

101 0 - Union Co. Legal Notices ately due and payable, said sums being the follo vv ing, t o w it: $1 40,1 49 .53 w ith interest thereon at th e rate of 5.5 percent per annum b e g inning 11 /0 1/ 11 ; plu s late ch arg es of $0.00 each month be g innin g 12/16/ 1 1 until pai d; plus prior accrued lat e charg es of $98 .73; plu s advanc es of $0.00; together w ith title ex pen se, cost s, trust ee 's fees and attorneys fees incurred herein by reas on of sa id def ault; any f urth er· su rn s advanced by the b enef iciary for the prot ection of t he above described rea l property and it s interest therein , an d prepayment penaltres/prem iu ms, if applicable . W HEREF OR E, notrce hereby is give n that the undersigned trustee w rll on September 14, 20 12 at th e hour of 10:00 o' clock, AM . in accord w it h t he standard of t rm e establr s he d by O RS 187 _11 0, at t he f ollowing place: out side th e ma in entrance of t he Danr el Chaplin Bu ilding, 100 1 4th Avenue Street , in t he City of La Grande, County of Unio n, Stat e of Oregorl , sell at public auctron to t he highest bidder· f or cash t he interest in t he described real property w hich th e grant or had or had power t o co nvey at th e t ime of t he executron by gra nt or of th e trust deed, t og et her w it h any int e res t w hich t he grantor or grant or's successors in interest acquired after the exec utron of

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the tru st deed, t o satisfy the foregorng obligati ons t hereby secured and th e cost s and expenses of sa le, including a reasonable cha rge by th e t rust ee . Notrce is fu rther given that for reinstatem ent or payoff quotes request ed pursuant t o OR S 86 .757 and 86.759 m ust be trm ely com m unicated in a w ritt en request that co mpli es w ith th at statute addressed to t he trustee' s "Urgent Request Desk" erth er by personal delivery to th e trustee 's phys ical offi ces (ca ll for address) or by f irst class, cert if ied mail. return receipt requested , addressed to the tru st ee' s post of fr ce box add ress set f orth rn t his notice. Du e to potential conf lrcts 'N ith federal law , pe rsons havrng no record lega l or eq uitab le interest in t he subject property w rll only receive informati on concernrng th e lerlder's est imated or act ual bid. Lender bid inf o rmati on rs also available at th e t ruste e ' s w e b s it e , www .northwesttru stee .com . Not ice is furt her given that any person narn ed in O RS 86.753 has t he rrght, at any t im e prior t o f ive days befor·e t he dat e last set f or t he sale, to have t hrs forec losu re pr ocee d in g drs m rssed and th e trust deed rein stat ed by payment t o t he benef rcrary of th e ent ire amount th en due (ot her t han such port ion of th e principal as would not then be due had no def ault oc-

curred) and by curi ng any other default complain ed of herern t hat is capable of being cured by ten dering th e performance requi red under the oblr gat ion or t rust deed, and in additi o n t o pa y ing said sums or tendering the pe rf ormanc e necessa ry to cure the def ault, by pay ing all costs and expenses actually incurred in enfo rcing the oblrga t ion and tru st deed, t ogether· w ith tru stee 's and attorney 's fees not ex ceed in(J th e amount s provided by said ORS 86.753. Requests f rom persons nam ed in ORS 86 .753 for re i ns t at eme nt quotes received less th an srx days prr or t o th e dat e set f or t he trust ee's sale w il l be honored only at t he discretion of th e benefi ciary or if required by th e t erms of th e loan doc um ents . In con st ru ing thi s notice, t he singular in clud es t he plural, th e word 'grantor' includes any successo r rn interest t o th e grantor as we ll as any oth er person ow ing an obligati on, th e performan ce of wh ich is secured by said tru st dee d, and t he wo rd s ' t r ustee' and "benefi ciary' rnclu de the ir respect ive successors rn interest, if any . Th e tr ust ee 's rules of auct ion may accesse d at be w ww.northwesttrustee.co m and are incorporat ed by t hrs reference. Yo u may also acces s sa le st at us at w ww,northwesttrust e e .co m a nd www.USA-Foreclo-

Public Notice 201Z WARRANT LIST ISSUED BY UNION COUNTY, OREGO N The be low named a ppe ar a s owning o r having poss ession or co ntrol of certa in pe rso na l prope rty on t he accounts listed below. Ta xes lawfu lly assessed, lev ied, and charged o n said perso n<~ I property tlave not been p<1id and are delinquentfor tl1e year{s) and in t he am ou nts specif ied. A VJa rrant is issued to enforce pay ment of t hese ta xes pursuant to ORS 311.610. The warrants have bf:!en submitted for recording with t he County Clerk for ent ry in tha County Clerk Lien Recor d s. The am ou nt of each wa r rdnt as reco rded, plus int erest and cost s, will bi!come a lien o n t he t itle to anv int erest in r eal p rope rtyowm~d by the taxpayer named as being li:~ b le for pay ment of taxe5 on t he pe rso na l property described . The description of personal propert{ plus interest to the d :~t eof i~u a nce of t his war ra nt , and service clla rges, are listed below .

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INTEREST FIGURED TO JULY 15, 2.012 Description

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Ma nufa ctured St 11.1cture Manut.ilcturild St 11.1ctur41 Ma nufactured St11.1cture Ma nufactured St11.1cture Ma nufactured St11.1cture Ma nufactured St11.1cture Ma nufactured St11.1cture Business Equipment

I I Year

.lUl l 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011

Tas_es

Inter est

I Service ! ( urrentYr I Tot al D.le I Ch arge I Tot al I Prior Yr s

2011 2011 2011

51.30 617.19 6.00 257.94 58.36 14 .58

3.42 4 1.16 0.39 17.20 3.90 0.97

82.00 82.00 82..00 82.00 82.00 82.00

75,68 455,06

5.04 30.36

82,00 82,00

136.72 740.35 88.39 357.14 144.26 97.55 162.72 567.42

1,441.:!

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Grand Total

263 .24

1,934 .87 1,385.96 88.39 596.32 144 .26 97.55 425.96

661.03

1,22BA5

239 .18

tsusiness t q uipment

lUll

l ,l••.Ub

bU.bb

8l.UU

Business Equ ipment

2011

50,38

235

82.00

134.73

Business Eq uipment

2011

958.64

44.77

82.00

1,085.4 1

1,085.41

Ma nufa ctured St 11.1cture Manufa ctured St 11.1cture Manufactured St 11.1cture Business Equ ipment

2011 2011 2011 2011

76.04 48.45 122.87 648.65

2.03 3.23 8.19 43.26

82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00

160.07 133.68

213.06 773 .91

21306 773.91

Ma nufactured St11.1cture

2011

30.30

2.0 2

82.00

114 .32

114,32

Manufolctur4id St 11.1ctur41 Manut.ilctured t 11.1ctur41 Ma nut.ilcturild St11.1ctur41 Ma nut.ctured St11.1cture Ma nutolctured St 11.1cture Business Eq uipment

2011 21J: 2011 2011 2011 2011

49.07 11J8.69 176.87 132.91 35.18 456.80

3.28 ' .26 11.79 8.86 2.?.4 19.51

82.00 8Z.OIJ 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00

134.35

270.66 223.77 119.52 558.3 1

68 7 . 270.66 223.77 119.52 558.31

Ma nufactured StructLJre Ma nufactured St ructLJre

20 11 20 11

742.93 4 1.55

49.55 2.77

82.00 82.00

874 .4 8 126.32

874 .48 126.32

489 ,32

Business Equ ipment

2011

864 .45

54A7

82.00

1,000.92

1,000 92

Manufa ctured St ructure Business Eq uipment

20 11 2011

54.49 279.27

3.54 7.46

82.00 82.00

140.13 368.73

14 0.13 368.73

Manufactured Structure Business Eq uipment

2011 2011

62.97 4 ,487.56

4.20 299.32

82.00 82.00

149.17 4,868.88

4,686,88 7,452.67

Business Eq uipment

2011

6,909.78

4 60.89

82.00

7,452.67

Ma nufa ctured St11.1cture Business Eq uipment Ma nufactured St11.1cture Ma nufactured St 11.1cture Manufactured St 11.1cture Ma nufactured St 11.1cture

2011 2011 2011 201 1 2011 2011

120.19 498.03 28. 18 431.25 55.57 725.03

8.0 1 23.26 1.88 28.77 3.71 48.36

82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00

210.20 603.29 112.06 542.02 14 1.28 855.39

Ma nutactured t ructure Ma nut.ilctured St11.1ctura Ma nuTacturea St 11.1cture Ma nufa ctured St 11.1cture Manufa ctured St 11.1cture Ma nufa ctured St11.1cture Ma nufactured St 11.1cture

2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011

108.

Manut.ilctur4id St 11.1ctur41 Ma nufa ctured St 11.1cture Ma nufactured St 11.1cture

149.17

210.20

60329 112,06 1,243.4 3

1,785,45 14 1.28 855.39

i.01

8Z.OO

195.28

60.00 125.87 153.49 83.41 80.69

3.99 8.4 0 10.24 5.56 5.38

82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00

145 .99 216 .27 245.73 170.97 168.07

182 .39

145.99 216.27 24 5.73 170.97 350.46

97,95

6.53

82,00

186.48

283 .12

469,60

2011 2011 2011

54.62 161.22 35.18

3.54 7.35 2.?.4

82.00 82.00 82.00

140.26 250.57 119.52

84 .71

224,97

Ma nutc~ cturaa St 11.1ctura Ma nufa ctured t11.1ctura Business Eq uipment

2011 2 11 2011

22.70 900.18 98.63

1.51 60.04 2.63

82.00 82.00 82.00

106 .21 1,042 . 183 .26

Manufactured Structure

l Oll

113.24

7.56

82.00

202.80

Ma nufcl ctured Structure Ma nufactured Structure Ma nufa ctured Structure Ma nufa ctured St ructure Ma nufactured St ructure Ma nufactured Structure Manutacturea Structure

2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011

135.82 4 12.00 4 1.33 380.62 18.83 44 .90 229.03

9.06 11.0 0 2.76 15.25

82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00

226.88 505 .00 126.09 477 .87

1.26 3.00

82,00 82,00

102.09 129.90

15.28

82.00

326.31

Ma nufactured St11.1cture Ma nufa ctured St11.1cture Business Eq uipment Ma nufa ctured St11.1cture Ma nu cture St11.1cture Ma nufa ctured Structure Ma nufa ctured Structure Business Eq uipment

2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011

642.90 92.93 380.94 62.97 55.4 1 56.96 553.34 863.07

42.88 6.21 25.4 1 4 .20 3.59 3.81 36.90 57.57

82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00

767 .78 181.14 488.35 149.17 14 1.10 142.77 672.24 1,002 .64

Ma nufa ctured St11.1cture Ma nufa ctured St 11.1cture

2011 2011

38.57 15.14

2.57 1.0 1

82.00 82.00

123.14 98.15

Ma nufa cturad St 11.1cture Ma nufacturad St 11.1ctura Business Eq uipment Manufol ctur4id St11.1ctur41 Ma nut.ilctur4id St11.1ctur41

2011 2011 2011 2011 2011

52.27 361.81 3,000.48 191.04 30.27

3.49 24.13 140.13

82.00 82.00

21 5.00 6,51 7.80

352.76 6,985.74 3,222.61

12.74 2.0 2

82.00 82,00 82,00

137.75 467.94 3,222 .6 1

285.78

319.59

114.29

119 .73

605,37 234,02

Ma nufa ctured Structure Ma nufactured St 11.1cture Ma nufa ctured Structure

2011 2011 2011

54.62 101.05 15.00

3 .54 6.74 0.99

82.00 82.00 82.00

140.26 189 .79 97 .99

900 .38

1,040.64 189.79 97.99

Ma nutacturea St 11.1cture Ma nufactured Structure Ma nufa ctured Structure Ma nufa ctured St ructure Ma nufa ctured St ructure

2011 2011 2011 l Oll l OU

407.54 14 1.13 509.38 30.27 154.86

27.19 9.4 2 33.97 2.02 10.33

82,00

516.73 232.55 625.35 114 .29 247.19

570 .52

82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00

1,087,25 232.55 1,637.86 365.57 586.01

Ma nufa ctured St ructure

2011

14 1.54

9.44

82.00

232 .98

Ma nutactured St 11.1cture Business Eq uipment Ma nufa ctured St 11.1cture Ma nufa ctured St11.1cture Ma nufa ctured St11.1cture Ma nufa ctured St 11.1cture Ma nufa ctured St ructure Ma nufa ctured St11.1cture Business Equ ipment Business Equ ipment

2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011

321.07 825.38 305.85 155.19 61.31 302.96 163.64 73.12 334.18 5,268.42

21.4 2 55.06 20.40 7.25 4 .0 9

82.00 82.00 82.00 82.00

424.49 962.44 408.25 244 .44 147.40

8.0 9 10.92 4 .88 22.29 35 1.4 0

82,00 82,00 82,00 82.00 82.00 82.00

Notice of t ills w arrant 1s g1ven under ORS 311 .61 5(A) by one pubhcatton ci tl1e wa rr<~ nt I1st In the La Grande Obsen.er, a genera l c ircul!ltio n in Union County, Oregon. The dat e oftlle publication is July 2, 2012. Linda L Hill, A ssessor/Tax Collector, Unio n Count y, Oregon

Publish: July 2, 2012 Legal no . 4768

1,798.15 645 .61

d<~ ily

393.05 256.56 160.00 438.47 5,701.82 newspaper of

250.57 119.52 106.21 1,04 .22 183.26 202.80 2,158 .77

2,395.65

187.10

313.19 477.87

505.00

218 .89

10209 348,79 326,31

1,120 .93 278 .77

1,888 71 459,91

4 70 .14

958,49 149.17 14 1.10 142.77 764 .90 4,870.37

92 .65 3,867 .n

123.14 98.15

1,01 2.51 251.l 8 338 .82

232.98 1,344 .64 6,382 .68

1,769.13 962.44 6,790.93 244 .44 14 7.40

393,05 242.SS 951.41 1,100 .07

499,44 1,111.4 1 1,538.54 5,701.82

1010- Union Co. Legal Notices sure.com . For f urther inf o rm ati on, p leas e contact: Heather L. Smith Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 (42 5)586-1 900 Wa ibel, J udd and Joanne (TS# 7037.92427) 1002.215848-File No. Publi sh Jun e 18, 25, 20 12; July 2, 9, 2012 Legal no. 25453 NOTICE OF HEARING UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RURAL FIRE DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOT ICE I S HEREB Y GIVEN , a public hearin g w rll be he ld on Wed nesday, J uly 18, 20 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Joseph Buil ding A nn ex Co nf ere n ce Room, 11 06 K Ave., La Grande, t o co nsider t he annexatr on rnto th e Union Ru ra l Fire Protect ion District of property owned by Gregory Sinton and prope rt y ow ned by Violet Hoyt The Sinton property is locat ed at 58361 Hw y 203 , about 4 m il es sout heast of t he City of Uni on and is described as follows: Th e Northwest quart er of Sout hvvest quar1er (NW 1/ 4S W 1/4) of Sect ion 2, Township 5 South, Range 40 East of th e Wrllamett e M eridian, Un ion County, Oregon The Hoyt property is loca ted at 58323 Hw y 203, about 4 m il es sout hea st of t he City of Unr on and rs descri bed as fo llow s: T hat po rt ron of th e southea st quarte r of t he sout hw est q uart er of Section 2, Township 5 Sout h, Ra nge 40 East of t he Willamette Merrdran lyrng North of t he County Road f rom Union, up Cat heri ne Creek, as said roa d wa s locat ed in 191 1 and prior. Situate in t he County of Un ion, State of Oregon

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for late charges, delinquent property taxes, rnsu ran ce p re m ru ms, advanc es mad e on se nr or l iens , t ax es an d/or insurance, t rustee's fees, and any att orn ey f ees and cou rt cost s arising f rom or asso ciat ed w ith th e beneficia ries efforts to prot ect and pres erv e rt s sec urity , all of w hich must be paid as a condit ion of rei nstat em ent , includin g all sums that shall ac crue t hrough reinstat ement or pay-off. Nothrng in t his notice shall be con stru ed as a w aiver of any fees owrn g to t he Beneficiary un de r the Deed of Tru st pursua nt to th e t errn s of th e loan docume nts . Mo nt hly Pa y m e nt $4 4 2 .13 Monthly Late Charge $17.68 By this reaso n of said de fau lt t he benefi ciary has declared all oblrga tr ons secured by said dee d of t rust immed iat ely due and payab le, sa rd sums being t he follow rn g, t o-w it: The sum of $30,824.50 t ogeth er w ith interest t hereon at th e rat e of 5.5000 pe r an n u m fr o m 9/1 /2 0 11 unt il paid; plus all ac crued lat e charges thereo n; and all t rustee 's f ees, foreclosure cost s and any sums advanced by t he beneficiary pursuant to t he t erms of said deed of trust . W hereof, not ree hereby is g ive rl t hat Quality Loan Servrce Co rpora ti on of W ashr ngt on, t he undersigned t rust ee w ill on 10/24/20 12 at th e hour of 10:00 :00 AM, Standard of Tim e, as establrshed by sectior1 187.110, Oregon Rev ised Stat ues , At t he front en trance of th e Un ion Cou rt ho u se , 1001 4th Street, in t he City of La Gran de, County of Union, OR 97850 Cou nty of UNIO N, State of Oregon, sell at public auct ion to t he highest bidder for cash t he inte rest in t he said descri bed real prope rty w h ic h t he granto r ha d or had pow er to co nvey at

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t he t ime of th e execut ee w ill resc ind t he sal e, r e turn t he t ion by him of the sard t rust deed, t oget her buye r's mo ney an d w ith any int e rest ta ke fu rt her act ion as wh ic h t he gra nt or or necessary . If th e sa le his successors in interis set aside f or any est acq uired after th e reason, including if th e executio n of said tru st Trust ee is unab le t o convey t it le, t he Purdeed , t o satisfy th e chaser at t he sale sha ll f orego ing obliga tr on s thereby secured and be ent itled only t o a ret he cos t s and ext urn of t he mo nies penses of sale, includpaid to t he Tru st ee. This shall be t he Purin g a reaso nab le chaser-' s sole and excharge by t he t rust ee. Not rce is fu rther give n clus iv e remedy . Th e t hat any person named purchaser shall hav e rw fu rt he r· r·ecou rse in Sect ion 86.753 of Oregon Rev rsed Statag arn st t he Trustor, ut es has the ri ght t o t he Trustee, th e Benehave t he f oreclosure f iciary , the Ben ef iciary 's Agen t, or t he proceeding dism issed Beneficiary's Attorney. an d th e t rust deed reinstated by payment to If you have prevrously t he be nefic iary of th e be e n d isc h ar ge d ent ire am o unt th en t hro ugh ba n kru ptcy, due (ot he r t han such you may have been released of persona l liport io n of said princ ipa l as wo uld not t hen ability fo r t his loan in be due had no defau lt w hich case t his letter oc cu rre d), t o gether is intended to exerc ise w rt h t he costs, tru st he no t e h old e rs t ee 's and attorn ey 's rrg ht' s agamst t he real property only. THIS fees and curing any OFFICE IS ATTEM PToth e r def au lt com plaine d of in th e NoING TO COLL ECT A t ice of Default by te nDEBT AND ANY INO BFO RMAT IO N de ri ng t he pe rformTA IN ED W ILL BE ance req uired under t he ob ligati on or t ru st USE D FOR TH AT deed, at any t ime pri or PU RPOSE . A s re quired by law , yo u are to f iv e days before t he hereby not if red t hat a dat e last set for sale. negat ive credrt report For Sale Inf ormation Call 7 14-730-2727 or ref lect rng on y ou r cred it reco rd m ay be Log in t o: subm itted to a cred it www. lpsasap. com In co nstruing this rw t rce, report agency if you t he masculine ge nder fa il to fu lfill t he term s includes t he fem inine of your credrt obligat ions . Dated. 6/18/12 and t he neut er, t he Qualrty Loan Serv1ce srng ular rncludes plural, the word "grantor' Corporat ion of \N ashincl udes any succe singto n, as t rustee Sigsor rn rnt erest to th e natu re By : Trm ot hy Donlon, Assistant Secgrantor as we ll as any reta ry 0 ua Iit y Loan ot h er persons owing an ob ligat ion, th e perService Corp. of Washf ormance of w hich is ington c/o Quality Loa n Servrce Corp 2141 5t h se cure d by sa rd t ru st Avenue San Drego, CA deed , th e 'Nards 'trustee" and " benef iciary' 92 101 For Non-Sale lnincl ude t herr respecf orma t ro n: Q ua li ty Loan Service Corporat ive s uccessors in int ion of W ashington c/o terest , if any . Pursuant t o Oregon Law , t hrs Qualrty Loan Serv ice sa le w ill n ot b e Corp . 2 14 1 5t h Av edeem ed f inal untrl th e nue San Diego, CA Tru ste e 's deed ha s 921 0 1 619-6 45-77 11 been iss ued by Quality Fax : 6 19 -645-77 16 Loan Service CorporaA-4260961 t ion of Washington. If t here are any ir-regulari- Publish July 2, 9, 16, 23, t ies discovered w rthrn 20 12 10 days of the date of Leqal no. 25623 t his sa le, t hat the trus-

A ll int erest ed perso ns may app ear and be hea rd. Hanley Jenkins, II Plann ing Directo r Publish: July 2, 13, 20 12 Lega l no. 256 14 TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SA L E T .S. No . · OR-12-505346-SH Referen ce rs made to that certarn deed made by CAN DACE JO MA RT IN M A RV I N W HORNE A ND CHERYL L HO RNE, HU SBAND AND W IFE . NOT AS TE NA NTS IN CO M M ON, BUT W ITH THE RIGHT OF SURVIVO RSH IP, as Grantor to O RE GO N TITLE INSURANCE COM PANY, as t rust ee, in favo r of M IDFIP.ST BA NK, A FE DERA LLY CHA RTERED SAVINGS ASSOC , as Be nef ic iary, dat ed 2/ 8/ 2005, recorded 2/22/ 2005, in off icial records of UNION County, Oregon in book I reel I volume number fee I file I rnst ru ment I m icrofile I rec ep t ro n nu m be r 20050877 .. cov ering t he f oll ow in g de scribed real property situated in said County and State, to-w it: APN: R1 7398 Lot 12 in Bloc k 43 of th e t ow n of North Powder, Union County , Oregon, according t o th e recorded plat t hereof Exce ptin g t herefrom t he nort herly 7 1/2 feet of sa1d lot as conveyed t o t he City of Nort h Powder fo r w idening t he alley in said block by t he deed record ed as M icrof ilm Document No . 864 70, Records of Union County, O rego n. Co mm only known as 240 5TH ST RE ET, NO RTH POWD ER, OR 97867 Both th e benef iciary and t he t rust ee have elect ed to sell the said real property to satrsfy t he ob ligat ions secured by said t ru st deed and noti ce ha s been record ed pursuSe c ti on a nt to 86 735(3) of Oregon Rev ised Statutes : th e def ault f or w hich th e foreclosure is made is t he grant ors The installment s of principal and int erest w hic h beca m e d ue on 10/ 1/2 011 , and all subseq uent installm ent s of prin cipal and interest th rough t he date of t hr s No t ic e, p lu s amount s that are d ue

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108- THE OBSERVER & BAKER CITY HERALD

Distant Mom now reaching out refuses to admit past abuse DEAR ABBY: When I was a child, my mother-- a bipolar schizophrenic -- abused me. At 12, Tdecided Thad had enough of her mental and physical abuse. Afamily friend helped me to leave and be placed with my father. I am now 35 and haven't seen my mother since then. Afew years ago 1wrote her a letter. In itl included pictures of my children, saying I would like her to know her grandchildren. She ripped the photos into pieces and sent them back with a note telling me to leave her alone and thatl had "made my choice in life:' La~t month, I received a letter from her saying she regretted destroying the pictures and would now like me to send more and she could meet us all. She also asked me for $6,000. She claims I "know" she never abused me and that she isn't mentally ill. Tt ha-. taken a long time for me to overcome the things she did to me. Even now, when I drive through the old neighborhoods where we lived - a different one for every grade I wenl to school-I break down in tears from the memories of her abuse. Should Twrite my mother back or just let it go? - ON AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER IN ILLINOIS DEAR ON AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER: Let it go. Until your mother is well enough to admit what she did to you - and she ISN'T - do not expose your children to her. And as to the $6,000, if you can afford to spend that kind of money, spend it on tl1erapy to overcome the sadness tl1at still lingers from your abusive childhood. lf you give it to your mother, she will only ask you for more and more. DEAR ABBY: My wife, "Diane;' and her youngest sister, "Jenny;' have grown closer in recent years. Jenny and her husband have been married as long as Diane and 1 have. Our children arc close in age, and none of us is wealthy. We live in different states. In her attempt to stay connected to Diane, Jenny sends gifts on every conceivable occasion and non-occasion. She sends boxes of cheap items she picks up at her local dollar store- household knick-

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knacks, toys, kitchen gadgets, plastic trinkets and costmne jewelry. It's always things we neither need nor usc, and the postage probably costs more than the items in those boxes. Abby. I don't like it. Our home is already jammed with too much stuff. I have told my wife I want her sister to stop sending all tl1at junk. Of course, she doesn't want to hurt her sister's feelings, so she says nothing. I have threatened to tell .Tenny myself, but I know that DEAR would be a mistake. I don't interact witl1 ABBY her and her husband anyway, and we don't communicate well. What can I do? - STUFFED WITH STUFF IN OREGON DEAR STUFFED: You can't "do" anytlring because tlris is smnetlling your wife is going to have to deal witll. Diane should tell Jenny that the two of you have reached apoint in life where you are no longer able to accept things because you have nowhere to put tllem, and are now in tl1e process of clearing oul items you no longer use. She should tell her sister that when she wants to reach out, please do so on the Tntcmct or pick up the phone. However, if Sissy refuses to take the hint, you and your wife should look for someplace to donate the unwanted items. Athrift shop, church sale, women's shelter or children's hospital would be ideal - if Diane agrees, that is. Dear Abby i$ written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mothe1; Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or PO. Box 69440, U:JsAngeles, CA 90069. For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order "How to Be Popular."Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (US'. funds) to: Dear Abby, Popula.rity Booklet, PO. Box 447, Mount Moms, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.) COPYRIGHT 2012 UNIVERSAL UCLICK 1130 Walnut, Kmzsas City, MO 64106; 816581-7500

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- - - - - NEWS OF 1HE WEIRD - - - - Crocodile declared largest in captivity MANILA, Philippines (AP) -A huge crocodile known as Lolong has brought pride, fear, tourism revenue and attention to the remote southern Philippines town where it was captured. And now it has claimed a world record, too. Guinness World Records declared the giant, blamed for deadly attacks before it was captured last Septembe1; is the largest saltwater crocodile in captivity in the world. The news sparked celebrations in Bunawan, a fanning town of37,000 inAgusan del Sur province, but Mayor Ed,vin Cox Elorde said it also fostered concerns that more giant crocodiles might lurk in a marshland and creek where villagers fish. "There were mixed feelings," Elorde said by telephone. 'We're really proud because it proves the rich biodiversity of our place but at the same time, there are fears that Lolong may not be alone." Lolong has become the star attraction of a new ecotourism park and research center in the outskirts ofBunawan and has drawn thousands of tourists since news of its capture spread. Elmue said his town has earned 3 million pesos ($72,000) from the modest entrance fees at the park, with most of the money being used to feed and care for the crocodile and maintain the pmk Lolong measures 20.24 feet (6.17 meters) and weighs more than a ton, Guinness spokeswoman Anne-Lise Rouse said in a statement seen Sunday. The reptile took the top spot from an Australian crocodile that measured more than 17

feet (5 meters) and weighed nearly a ton. Enviromnent and Natmal Resources Secretary Ramon Paje welcomed the Guirmess armouncement and the growing attention for the crocodile, saying it would help people realize the biodiversity of their surroundings and the need to protect it. He said he would recommend that the government help Bunawan become an ecotourism destination.

Police: NM deputy stole panties while on duty MORA, N.M. (AP)- New Mexico State Police says a Mora County Sheriff's deputy has admitted of stealing a pair of women's panties from a home while on duty. KRQE-TV reports that Deputy Mathew Borrego admitted to stealing the green pair of undenvear after another employee spotted the panties in a patrol car. A spokesman for the Attorney General's Office says that issue was uncovered during an investigation of SheriffThomas Garza. Garza is accused of getting into a fight \v:ith another deputy last April after telling him to let DWI suspect that he knew off the hook. A state police spokesman said Borrego is a licensed dispatcher. The spokesman said state officials plan on sending Gm·za a letter saying that using Borrego as a deputy is a liability.

Police rescue giant tortoise on street GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) -A 50-pound tmioise that was moseying down a Grand Junction street has been rescued by police. The Grand Junction Daily

Sentinel reports someone called 911 on Tuesday to report the tortoise was creeping along the curb and sometimes weaving into traffic. A police officer moved the tortoise away from the road and a state Parks and Wildlife volunteer took it to a vete1ina1y hospital. Authorities say the tortoise had a registration tag attached to its shell that helped identify its owners. The owners' names weren't released. It's not clear how the tortoise got loose.

Reward offered for truck stop dinosaur MISSOULA, Mont. (AP)The folks at Hi-Noon Petrolewn in Montana have a new way to turn a dinosaur into gasoline. They're offuring a $250 gas card for infmmation leading to the safe return ofDino, a 12-foot-long fiberglass Sinclair dinosaur that disappeared June 21 from the Crossroads Travel (',enter west of Missoula. "We just wonder what happened to him," Hi-Noon marketing manager Earl Allen said Friday. "It's a little odd for him to just walkaway." The 6-foot tall green dinosaur sat on a hill overlooking Interstate 90 for at least five years, Allen said, with occasional appearances in University of Montana Homecoming parades. "That was his home for a nwnber of years," Allen said. Allen said taking the prehistoric icon would have been a bit of a project. "It's not like you can just throw him in the back of a pickup," he said. Anyone with infonnation on Dina's whereabouts is asked to call Hi-Noon. - From wire reports

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Howard meets with new GM ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - New Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan has met faoe-to-face with Dwight Howard, but the team isn't commenting on what was discussed. Team spokesman Joel Glass confirmed a meeting between Hennigan and Howard, but declined to discuss any particulars from it. Howard is in California, rehabbing a late-season back surgery. Yahoo Sports and ESPN.com have reported that Howard reissued a preseason trade request in that meeting and listed the Brooklyn Nets as his preferred destination. Hennigan said last week he wanted to keep all discussions with Howard confidential, and ownership has told him only to do what is in the best interest of the organization concerning Howard. Howard gave up the opt-out clause in his contract last season and is under contract in Orlando through the 2012-13 season.

Jordan arrested in Omaha

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La Grande's 9-10-year-old Little League all-star baseball team congratulates Logan Paustian after his grand slam home run in the bottom of the second inning Saturday in Athena. La Grande defeated Milton-Freewater, 27-1.

la Grande all-stars batter opponents ATHENA - La Grande's two Little League baseball teams got off to a good start at the distlict tournament in Athena this weekend. La Grande's 9-10-year-old baseball team opened the tournan1ent with a dominating win, defeating Milton-Freewater 27-1. The team was spm·ked by Logan Paustian, who hit a grand slam home run in the bottom of the second inning. Next up for the 9-10 team is Pilot Rock. The teams will face off at noon Tuesday. The 10-11 team dropped its first game to Pendleton, 11-2. The squad faced Tliangle at 9 this morning. In the 11-12-year-old bracket, La Grande cruised to a 12-0 victory over Harney County to open the tournament. Bryant Gerdes and Derek Williams combined to pickup the shutout on the mound. La Grande will face Pendleton at 4:30 today in a highly anticipated matchup. All games have been pushed back a day due to a storm Saturday afternoon. The championship games for each age La Grande's Blain Shaw (above) makes contact on a pitch Saturday. Brody Kincade (left) delivers a pitch. bracket will be played later this week.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Central Florida basketball player Marcus Jordan, the son of former NBA great Michael Jordan, was arrested in Omaha early Sunday following a disturbance outside a downtown hotel. According to a news release, police responding to a call at the Embassy Suites found hotel security trying to subdue Marcus Jordan, who was having an argument with two women in the hotel driveway at 2:11a.m.

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Yost family takes top spots at ranch rodeo in Joseph By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

U.S. swim trials Franklin making name for herself, 8C

Tiger wins Woods passes Nicklaus' mark, 3C

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JOSEPH - The Yost family was in fine form Saturday night 'vith both teams finishing in the top two spots at the Countdown to Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo in Joseph. The Yost Ranches team, comprised of .Megan Yost, Jerry Cobb, and Jim Hite, took first at the ChiefJoseph Days Rodeo Grounds 'vith 130 points. The team won three of the four team events. The Yost Quarter Horses tean1, with Dave and Anna Yost and Odo Grandi, took second with 100 points. Ski Row Cattle Co. came in third with 81 points with team members Tyson McLaughlin, Jimmy VanBelle, and Colin Cunningham. Tied for fourth were the Marr Flat Cattle Co., Todd and Adele Nash and Buck

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Matthews, and the Circle P Ranch, Lowell and Trevor Lewis and John Hartis, 'vith 31 points apiece. This year, the ranch saddle bronc riding was a separate event with three of the five participants tiding for the full eight seconds. George Kohlepp took first

with a 74 point ride, Chris Patlick was second with 68, and Randy Baremore came in third with 64 points. The rodeo weekend started with a trail ride of the east moraine ofWallowa Lake, followed by dillller at the Thunderroom Fliday night. Saturday afternoon partici-

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pants rode through Joseph to the rodeo grounds for the start of the team events. The Countdown to Chief Joseph Days Rodeo raises money for graduating high school senior college scholarships and gets the county in the spilit for Chief Joseph Days, July 25-28.

Adele Nash (above) ofthe Marr Flat Cattle Company team head ropes a calf in the team roping competition, while Yost Ranch's team of Jim Hite and Jerry Cobb (left) work together in the team roping competition at the Countdown to Chief Joseph Days Ranch Rodeo.

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coil football to ioin Frontier Conference EOU Athletics

CALDWELL, Idaho-The College of Idaho will join the Frontier Conference as a football only member in fall2014 following a vote of the conference's Council of Presidents, conference commissioner Kent Paulson announced today, June 27. 'We are extremely pleased to join the Frontier Conference, which shares The College ofldaho's commitment to educating studentathletes who excel in academics and athletics," College ofidabo President Marv Henberg said. "This is an ideal match, and we look forward to the excitement that Yates fans will experience as we develop rivalries with our fellow

members of the conference." The addition of the C ofi will bring the Frontier Conference to nine football-playing schools. In fall 2012, Dickinson State University will officially join the conference in all sports while Southern Oregon University enters in football only. "I am extremely excited to announce this morning that the Council of Presidents of the Frontier Conference has approved a request by The College of Idaho to join the league as an associate member for football," Paulson said. "The Yates are resurrecting their program after some 35 years and will begin the process ofrestoring football, officially beginning play in the 2014 season."

Rain spoils Legends' doubleheader WALLA WALLA, Wash.-The Legacy Legends Legion baseball team faced offwith DeSales in a doubleheader Satu1day. But rain cut short what looked like was going to be split for Legacy. The Legends took a 3-lloss in Game 1, but bounced back in Game 2 and were on top 6-1 when the game was called in the fourth inning due to rain. DeSales kept the Legacy's bats at bay in the opene1; holding the visitors to just two hits for the game. 'We just fiat didn't hit the ball," coach Brian Chamberlain said. 'We had kids making contact, but just didn't do anything with it. They had a pretty good little pitcher." DeSales jumped on top with a run in the first inning off of starter Kaleb White. But the Legends tied it with a run in the fourth when J.C. Rogers brought home Josh Gambill on an RBI single. DeSales broke the tie in the bottom half of the inning then added another run in the sixth. Rogers and Jake Chamberlain had the only two hits for Legacy. But things changed in Game 2. The Legends got on the board with a run in the second inning before adding two more in the third and three in the fourth. DeSales got one run in the third but didn't have the chance to bat in the fomth as the game was called because ofthe rain. 'We were well on our way to a very good game. Things were starting to look up for us," Chamberlain said. Jeremy Evans was on the hill for the Legends in Game 2. He pitched three innings, allowed just one hit and walked one. Seth Madsen was two for three with three RBis, while Jake Chamberlain was two for three with a run batted in. Both White and Jordan Rogers finished two for two. The Legends will travel to Spokane Wednesday for the start of a 23-team wood bat toumrunent. Their next home grune is scheduled for July 10 against Pendleton at 4 p.m. The district tomnrunent is set for July 27-29 in Pendleton.

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The College ofidaho is reviving its football program after a 35year absence. The school's football history is rich in tradition and boasts four players who went on to professional careers in the National Football League (NFL). The most renowned is the late R.C. Owens, who played eight years for the San Francisco 49ers,

Baltimore Colts and New York Giants and is famed for inventing the ''Alley-Oop" pass and catch. C ofi Athletic Director Mary Holly said playing football in the Frontier Conference is an ideal fit for The College ofidaho. "We will be competing against some of the top NAIA football programs in the country, which is something prospective players strongly desire, and we look forward to that challenge," Holly said "National champions in football have come from the Frontier Conference and we like entering that level of competition. That's the level of excellence we aspire to achieve." During the seven decades of the College's football program, C of I

Ortiz lifts Red Sox astMariners, 2-1 SEATTLE (AP) - The Mariners had chances in the third, fourth, fifth and ninth innings, and just couldn't capitalize. Seattle's bats remained cool Sunday in a 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Boston Red Sox, wasting a strong outing from Jason Vargas. The Mariners scored five runs in four games against Boston, and still came away with a split of the series. They seemed destined for a better result when pushing enatic Boston starter Felix Doubront during his 4 1/3 imrings Sunday, yet managed just one run. 'When you make the starting pitcher throw 100 pitches in 4, you've got to do a hell of a lot more than that," Seattle manager E1ic Wedge said. Dustin Pedroia's eighth-inning solo homer offVargas tied the game at 1, and his lOth-inning single set up David Ortiz's sacrifice fly to win it. The win was Boston's first (1-5) in extra imrings this season. Pedmia's homer tied Vargas' career high for homers allowed in a season with 22. It took him 201 innings last year, 117 this year. It was Pedroia's first home run since May 11 and he was 3 for 17 in the series. "It was a fastball away and for him to hook it out of this park," Vargas said, "tip your hat to him and go on and get the next two." It spoiled an otherwise superb outing for Vargas. The day after Seattle's bullpen was forced to throw eight innings because of an elbow injury to strut Erasmo Ramirez, Vargas went eight innings, allowed five hits, struck out six and was in trouble just once. "Pedroia got him, but he handled everybody in a strong fashion today," Wedge said. Ryan Kalish, pinch-hitting for Brent Lillibridge, hit a one-out double off the right-center field wall off Brandon League (0-5) in the lOth. Pedroia followed with a single to right, to put runners at first and third. Ortiz hit a 2-0 pitch to deep right field offlefty specialist Lucas Luetge to score Kalish and give the Red Sox the lead. Vicente Padilla (2-0) picked up

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Seattle Mariners' Dustin Ackley, left, is called out on strikes by home plate umpire Field in Culbreth as Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach looks on at right in the fourth inning Sunday in Seattle.

the win with a scoreless ninth. Alfredo Aceves recorded his 19th save by pitching a 1-2-3 1Oth. Doubront issued a career-high five walks. He struck out four, allowed three hits and repeatedly wiggled free to allow just a run. "My arm was feeling good," Doubront said. "I don't know what happened. Seriously." Padilla worked around a one-out double fr'Oln Justin Smoak in the bottom of the ninth. Dustin Ackley popped out and Brendan Ryan flew out to right. It was one ofseveral scoring opportunities squandered by the Mruiners, who often contributed to their own offensive problems. Doubront walked the first two batters ofthe fourth inning in Miguel Olivo and Smoak. Ackley was unable to get a bunt down, then struck out looking for the first out.

Three pitches later, a toss by Doubront in the dirt temporarily got away from catcher Kelly Shoppach. Olivo went too far off second and was caught in a rundown for the second out. Chane Figgins then flied to left to end the inning. ''That is what cost us," Ackley said. "I had the perfect opportunity to move runners to second and third with one out and didn't get it done. ''Those are crucial times." Doubront was replaced by Matt Albers after hitting Kyle Seager to load the bases in the fifth inning. Jesus Montero bounced into a 5-3 double play on the first pitch from Albers. Ichiro Suzuki's third-inning sacrifice fly to left drove in Figgins, who had singled to lead-off the third inning then stole second. Ryan's single up the middle

Tlffibers clipped by Colorado in 3-0 loss COMMERCE, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Rapids were coming off two demoralizing losses. They weren't about to suffer a similar fate to the second-year Portland Timbers. 'We coming in needing a win after playing two games that left us feeling badly," Colorado coach Oscar Pareja said."I knew the boys would play better, be more patient and get some scoring chances." The Rapids did just that. Jaime Castrillon and Conor Casey scored four minutes apart in the first half and the Colorado Rapids defeated the Portland Timbers 3-0 Saturday. It was Casey's first goal of the yeru·. Colorado (7-8-1) snapped a two-game losing streak with the win. Jamie Smith scored in the 89th minute to cap the scoring. "I don't think we had any choice but to play well," Colorudo goalkeeper Matt Pickens said. "We have to start mak-

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played games against Frontier Conference members Can·oll College, Eastern Oregon, Montana Tech, Montana Western, Rocky Mountain and Southern Oregon. The College of Idaho compiled a 32-13 record against those teams. '~s commissioner of the Frontier Conference, I couldn't be happier for the staff; students and the community of Caldwell," Paulson added. 'We look for a long and prosperous relationship with a school known for its high standruds of academic excellence and tremendous athletic programs." Anational search for a head coach will be launched in September, with a target of selecting that individual by December.

ing our climb now and putting up zeros up on the board for opponents and we should be scoring a lot." Pickens emned his fifth shutout of the season. Pickens is the franchise leader with 27 shutouts and has 37 in his career. The loss did not sit well with Portland coach John Spencer, a fanner Rapids standout and a member of the franchise's Gallery of Honor. "When we go on the road we wonder, can we do this, can we do that;' Spencer said. "We never put those devils to bed." Spencer held a lengthy closed door meeting after the loss. Portland (4-7-4) had few chances against Pickens in falling to 0-5-2 on the road this year.The Timbers were shut out for the sixth time this year. The second-year team has lost all three meetings to Colorado. The Timbers have scored only once in those three grunes. Portland was without midfielder Kalif

Alhassan, who suffered a strained left hamstring in the Timbers' game against Seattle on June 24. Colorado missed two scoring chances in the first 15 minutes. Castrillon's header fi·om close range was swatted away by Portland goalkeeper Troy Perkins and Casey sent a header over the crossbar. Castrillon didn't miss the next time he saw the ball in the scoring zone. He scored his fifth goal of the season after receiving Hunter Freeman's pass in the 18th minute. Four minutes later the Rapids struck again. Brian Mullan lobbed a ball over a Portland defender onto Casey's head where he could handle and smoothly direct a header into the net in the 22nd minute to make it 2-0. "Ifyou don't deny players like Conor Casey and Omar Cummings the box, they are going to punish you," Spencer said. ''You can't give guys that much space."

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pushed Figgins to third with no outs. Despite the brisk start to the inning, Seattle scored just once. Casper Wells struck out, Seager walked, and Montero flew out to right, leaving two on base. Seager saved Vargas from damage with a diving catch of Nick Punto's two-out line drive in the second. Cody Ross and Adrian Gonzalez hit back-to-hack singles to strut the inning. Ross took third on Gonzalez's hard grounder back through the middle. Vargas struck out Will Middlebrooks with a changeup and Ackley trekked into shallow Iight field to catch a popup by Daniel Nava to keep Ross at third. After Shoppach walked, Punta lined a 2-1 pitch to Seager's left, forcing him to dive to close the inning. Frustrated, Punto slammed his bat into the ground.

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Tiger takes AT&T title at Congressional • Woods' 74th win passes Nicklaus for second place all-time BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - The flight of his shot into the 18th green was so pure that Tiger Woods immediately started walking and twirled his club, knowing that it effectively wrapped up another win at the AT&T National. Making it even more special was the sound of thousands offuns at Congressional to see it. One day after spectators were kept away from the golf course because ofdebris from a violent wind storm, they returned Sunday in full force and got what they expected Woods in his red shirt, outlasting Bo Van Pelt in a back-nine duel, and posing with another trophy. ''Yesterday was a silent day," Woods said. "I think everyone saved up for today. What an atmosphere to play in front of" Woods closed with a 2-under 69 - at one point going 41 holes ~ithout a bogey on a C<mgressional course that was tougher than when it held the U.S. Open last yearand won for the third time this year. It was the 74th win ofhis career, moving him past Jack Nicklaus into second place on the PGA Tour, eight shortofSam Snead's record. Not bad for a guy who only five months ago walked off the course at Doral with another injmy to his left Achilles tendon. "I remember there was a time when people were saying I could never win again," Woods said. He stayed at No. 4 in the world, but a couple of other rank:ings indicate how he is trending. Woods moved to the top of the PGA Tour

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Tiger Woods watches his drive from the third tee during the final round of the AT&T National golf tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Sunday.

money list and the FedEx Cup standings for the first time since September 2009. And this win puts him in a position to reclaim No. 1 over the final two majors of the year. The ranking is based on points over two years. If it were a vote, Van Pelt knows how he would cast his ballot. "I think he's the only guy to win three tournaments on tour this

year, is that correct?" he said. "On three different golf courses. And he was leading the U.S. Open after two days. So I'd say that he's playing the best golf in the world right now." Van Pelt made him work for it. Three times, Woods took the outIight lead in the final round. Each time, Van Pelt made a birdie of his own to catch him. The tournament was decided on the last three holes,

and it featured a surprising turn of events. Van Pelt had Woods on the ropes on the par-5 16th by ripping a 345-yard tee shot and having only a 6-iron into the green. Woods hit a spectator in the left rough with his tee shot, laid up, and then attacked a back flag only to see the ball tumble over the green and down an 8-foot slope. It looked as if it might

be a two-shot swing for Van Pelt, or at least the lead going to the 17th. That's when Van Pelt answered with unforced errors of his own. His 6-iron was slightly heavy and didn't quite reach the bunker, meaning he had to plant his feet in the sand and grip the wedge on the shaft for his third shot. He moved it only a few yards, still in the collar of the rough, and chipped about 12 feet by the hole. Woods' chip up the slope rolled 15 feet by, and he missed the par putt. Van Pelt also missed his par putt, and they walked away from that mess still tied for the lead. "It was difficult from the standpoint I had my legs in the bunkei~ and ifl hit that chip a little too hmd it goes over the green because you can't put any spin on it," Van Pelt said. "I was just trying to get the ball up in the air and play it out to the right a little bit and just got undemeath it a little bit. And tl1e second one, I thought I hit great. I was surprised it rolled that far. And the putt, I mean, I've probably never hit a better putt than that in my life under those kind of circu:mstances. "I pretty much hit every shot the way I wanted to that hole, just ended up being 6." On the 17th, Van Pelt caught a flier from the first cut ofrough and the ball shot over the green and near the grandstand, leaving him an impossible chip. He hit through the green and had to scramble to make bogey, and Woods took the outright lead for the third time all day - this time for good. He made a 6-foot par putt, taking a one-shot lead to the 18th, and played it to perfection.

Spain answers critics with Euro 2012 'tiki taka' KIEV, Ukraine (AP) Spain's talented midfielders answered weeks of criticism over boring play with a masterclass performance of attacking football that led it to a second straight European Championship. Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Cesc Fabregas and David Silva repaid coach Vicente del Bosque's trust in fielding a starting lineup ~ithout a traditional striker by pulling the strings in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Italy. The four players were involved in nearly all four goals as Spain's quick-touch passing and slick combinations - termed "tiki taka" back home - helped tl1e world champions win their third straight major title. "Even without a traditional striker they still cause a hell of a lot of problems," Italy coach Cesm·e Prandelli said from the Olympic Stadiu:m. Del Bosque aligned the same starting 11 that he used in the opening 1-1 Group C draw against Italy, and despite routing Ireland 4-0 and beating Croatia 1-0, scrutiny followed. The world champions then beat

France 2-0 and Portugal in a semifinal shootout, but the murmurs continued. There was no argu:ment on Sunday, however, as Spain showed its intent to silence the critics straight from kickoff with Silva capping a goal that involved all four players in the 14th minute. "Everyone has his own opinion, way of seeing things. We're not here to say if this is the best way of playing or not," Iniesta said. "Tonight we were at a high level and true to our style." The term tiki taka has followed Spain since its Eu:ro 2008 triumph in Vienna four years ago and Spain used its attractive passing game to keep the ball and phase their opponents out of the game. "What we do is difficult, but we make it look easy. It wasn't a walk in the park," Spain captain Iker Casillas said. "We knew that when you slip just a little but, people are there to criticize you. Now we have to enjoy this moment that will last a lifetime." On the first goal, Xavi gathered at midfield and fed Iniesta on the run, with the

Spain playmaker threading a ball to Fabregas. But instead oftaking a shot, Fabregas carried his Iun deep to the goal line before crossing back for Silva to head home. Xavi, who admitted he hadn't been at his best in Poland and Ukraine, certainly rebounded against Italy as he put Jordi Alba clear on goal with a perfect through ball in the 41st, and the left back scored his first goal with a low shot to the left. ''We deserved it, we were superior," Xavi said.''We played a complete gan1e and perhaps the best ofthe entire European Championship. We made history and now we have to enjoy it." Spain completed 815 passes to take its overall total in the tournament to more than 4,200. When Italy was reduced to 10 men following the injmy ofThiago Motta in the 64th with no substitutes available, the Azzu:rri had no chance as Spain controlled through its passing with substitutes Fernando Torres and Juan Mata adding late goals. Del Bosque started with Fabregas, who usually plays

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Spain goalkeeper lker Casillas punches the ball during the Euro 2012 soccer championship final against Italy in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday.

an attacking midfield role for Barcelona. He led Spain's attack three times at the tournament. While Torres' late goal ensured he was the tournament's top scorer, it was with Fabregas as a

roving center forward that Spain played with the most confidence. ''I don't think there's one way of playing football. You have to find a way to score," Del Bosque responded when

asked ifhis tactical decisions had changed football. ''We have very intelligent players who we can trust. It's a balanced team and we have total confidence in our players."

Miami's Bosh the latest player to pull out of Olympics due to injury MIAMI (AP) - Chris Bosh is still hurting, and his Olympic plans are being pushed aside so he can heal. The Miami Heat forward told USA Basketball on Friday that he is withdrawing from consideration for the London Games so he can continue recovering from the strained abdominal muscle that sidelined him for a portion ofhis team's run to the NBA championship. Bosh aiiDounced the decision through agent Henry Thomas one day after Heat teammate Dwyane Wade pulled out of the Olympic mix because oflooming left knee surgery. "This injmy was a pretty se1ious one,"Thomas said. "He was able to come back and play under the circu:mstances because he was trying to contribute to them Vi~nning a championship. There's still pain. There's still discomfo1t. And the real concern is if he doesn't rest and

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do the rehab associated with the injury, this could become sort of a chronic thing for him." Bosh released a statement through USA Basketball, saying he was confident the An1ericans would successfully defund their gold medal. "I am extremely disappointed to say that due to injury, I cannot represent my country," he said. Bosh made the decision after consulting with Heat team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick and others. Bosh, who played for the "Redeem Team" that won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, called USA Basketball coach Mike K.rzyzewski and team chairman Jeny Colangelo on Friday to deliver the word. "He wanted to be part ofit," Thomas said. "It was a great experience in '08. Feels like it could be another one. The exposure he would get being part of that team is some-

thing he would like. But at the end of the day, his health going forward is more important than all of those things." Heat President Pat Riley said after the NBA draft ended late Thursday night that the team was leaving the decision on whether to play in London up to Bosh. "It's based upon the need to rest and continue to rehab the injury," Thomas said. "He got his first taste of it in '08 and it was a great experience. But I think in talking to the doctors about it, they said you could play, but you'd be putting yourself at risk." With Wade and now Bosh out, there are 16 players left for 12 spots on the U.S. Olympic temn - ~ith LeBron James the lone Heat representative remaining on the national tean1 roster. The team convenes in Las Vegas next week to stmt training camp, then has five exhibitions

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with international teams before opening Olympic play against France on July 29. Wade and Bosh join a list of stars unable to play in London because of injuries, including Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard. "He11be missed, but we have to move on," Colangelo said. "I feel very confident about our roster going forward ... Adversity gives people opportunity and guess what? It's going to open up a couple of roster positions." USA Basketball plans to announce the Olympic roster around July7. ''We're totally supportive ofClnis and hope he recovers fully for his season next year," Krzyzewski said. 'We11miss him. He was really a key player for us in ~inning the gold in 2008 and we thank him for his se1vice to USA Basketball. I really loved coaching him."

Bosh averaged 9.1 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting 77.4 percent from the field to help the U.S. finish 8-0 and win the gold medal in Beijing. Wade, who has the same agent as Bosh, said he learned of his temnmate's decision Thursday. ''We want him to be healthy," Wade said. "I'm sure it was a tough decision just like it was for me, even though there's only so much I can do. Tough decision. ''We enjoyed our Olympic experience and the biggest thing is I enjoyed the camaraderie with the guys. ... We built a brotherhood. We built a bond." Bosh was injured late in the first half of Game 1 of:rvliami's secondround series against Indiana. He wound up missing nine games, returning late in the Eastem Conference title series against the Boston Celtics.

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MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012

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Angels bust out bats in win over Javs TORONTO (AP) - Rookie Mike Trout hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, Mark Trumbo and Alberto Callaspo added two-run shots and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-6. Trout led off the eighth with a blast to center against Francisco Cordero (3-5) as the Angels spoiled Toronto's Canada Day party and disappointed the crowd of34,853. One out later, Albert Pujols singled and Trumbo, nanted an All-Stm· reserve before the game, fullowed with a drive to left, his 20th homer. Trout went 2 for 4 with a walk and scored three times, raising his Alr leading average to .339. Jason lsringhausen (3-0) worked one inning for the vvin despite allowing J.P. Arencibia's tying home run in the seventh, and Los Angeles earned a split in the four-game series.

ATHLETICS 3, RANGERS 1 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Yu Darvish threw a wild pitch that allowed the tiebreaking run and lost at home for the first time with the Texas Rangers, losing to Oakland despite the Japanese ace's 11 strikeouts in seven innings. Brandon Moss homered for Oakland and left-hander Travis Blackley (2-2) picked offtwo runners while holding a Texas lineup filled with AllStars to one run over seven innings. The fifth 10-strikeout gmne for Darvish (10-5) matched NLAll-Star pitcher R.A. Dickey for the most in the majors this yem·. The 11 Ks equaled his season high. YANKEES 4, WHITE SOX 2 NEW YORK (AP) - Robinson

Cano hit a tiebreaking two-run homer after wasting a chance with the bases loaded his first time up against Gavin Floyd and New York beat the White Sox for a series split between division leaders. Eric Chavez connected for a tworun drive in the second inning, helping New York raise its major leagueleading total to 124 home runs. The power surge helped make Phil Hughes a winner on the Yankees' 66th Old-Timers' Day. Coming off eight scoreless innings in his previous start, Hughes (9-6) gave up two quick runs in the first inning. He then settled in nicely to limit the hard-hitting White Sox to just three more hits over his final seven innings. Hughes followed Hiraki Kuroda and Ivan Nova in giving the Yankees three quality starts from a rotation that took a couple ofbig hits Wednesday - CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte went on the disabled list on the same day. Cano homered in the third off Floyd (6-8).

INDIANS 6, ORIOLES 2 BALTIMORE (AP) - Justin Masterson pitched seven innings offivehit ball and Shelley Duncan homered and hit two doubles for Cleveland. Aaron Cunningham also homered for the Indians, who took three offour from the Orioles. Jim Thome went 0 for 4 in his Baltimore debut. Acquired Saturday in a trade with Philadelphia, the 41-year-old slugger struck out twice and grounded out tv.ice against the team with which he broke into the

majors in 1991. Masterson (5-7) retired the first 12 batters he faced and earned his first road win in four tries since May 3. All-Star selection Adam Jones drove in a run and scored one for the Orioles, who have lost five of six and nine of12. Baltimore starter Brian Matusz (5-10) lost his fifth straight stmt.

TIGERS 6, RAYS 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Rick Porcello allowed four hits in seven shutout innings and Austin Jackson hit a three-run homer. Porcello (6-5) struck out four in winning for the third time in four starts. Jackson put the Tigers up 4-0 with his eighth homer in the eighth offJoel Peralta, who returned after serving an eight-game suspension for having pine tar on his glove. After Tigers reliever Joaquin Benoit gave up solo homers to pinch-hitter Jeff Keppinger and Carlos Pena in the eighth, Jhonny Peralta gave Detroit a 6-2lead with a two-run single in the ninth. Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson (4-4) left in the third after being struck in the lower right leg by Prince Fielder's liner. The Rays said Hellickson, who missed his previous two starts because of rigltt shoulder inflmnmation, has a bruised shin.

RED SOX 2, MARINERS 1, 10 innings SEATTLE (AP) - David Ortiz hit a sacrifice fly in the 1Oth inning to help Boston beat Seattle and split a

four-game series. Ryan Kalish, pinch-hitting for Brent Lillibridge, hit a on~ut double off the right-center field wall against Seattle reliever Brandon League (0-5) in the 1Oth. Dustin Pedroia followed with a single to right, putting runners at the comers. Ortiz, announced earlier in the day as the Al1s designated hitter in the All-Star game, hit a 2-0 pitch to deep right field for the go-ahead run. Vicente Padilla (2-0) pitched a scoreless ninth. Alfredo Aceves recorded his 19th save. PeclToia tied it in the eighth \vith his sixth home run of the season. He connected off Jason Vargas, who allowed five hits in eight innings.

TWINS 10, ROYALS 8 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Trevor Plouffe homered tv.ice, Josh Willingham and Drew Butera had one each for Minnesota. With one run already across in the sixth, Willingham hit a three-run homer to tie the game at 5. Two batters later, Plouffe hit a solo shot for his second of the day. Plouffe also hit a solo homer in the second inning. Butera added a threerun shot in the eighth. The home runs came off Kansas City starter Bruce Chen (7-7), who had mostly breezed through the first five innings. Chen (7-7), who had allowed just one earned run in each of his last two starts, gave up six earned runs and six hits in 5 2-3 innings. Irving Falu drove in four runs for the RDyals. Reliever Jeff Gray (4-0) got the last two outs of the sixth and the first of the seventh for 1\llinnesota.

NEWYORK(AP)Josh Hamilton is set to lead a Texas parade to the All-Star gan1e. Now, fans will decide ifClripper Jones gets one final appearance or whether it's time for teen sensation B:ryce Harper. Hamilton drew a record total of more than 11 million votes, and the slugger was among seven Rangers chosen Sunday as All-Stars. Atrio of San Francisco Giants rallied in the last week to claim spots while three Yankees also made the starting lineup. "I don't think the Texas Rangers have to apologize because we've got good players," AL manager Ron Washington ofTexas said. "I certainly didn't pick my guys being selfish, I picked them very deserving ofbeing All-Stars, bottom line." Waslrington fastballer Stephen Strasburg and Mets knuckleballer RA. Dickey were two of the 66 players chosen by fans, managers and big leaguers for the showcase July 10 in Kansas City. So was 20-year-old Angels rookie outfielder Mike Trout, who leads the AL in hitting at .339 and drew more than 800,000 write-in votes. Few of the races for starting spots were close and there seemed to be little complaining about the fans' choices. OK, sure, David W1ight could've gotten the nod over Pablo Sandoval. But there certainly will be campaigning this week when it comes to Jones and Harper after they were left offfor now, anyway. TheNLandAL each have one spot left, with fans voting online through Thursday to select one of five candidates in both leagues. Jones and Harper are two of the NL possibilities. At 40, Jones is a seventime All-Star and plans to retire after this season. Banged up, the Atlanta third baseman has managed to hit near .300. "This being my last year, it would be fun to go;' Jones said.

Video shows livestock getting shocked at Reno Rodeo REN0, Nev. (AP) - A national animal rights group has released video footage that it says shows Reno RDdeo horses getting shocked just before they leave chutes for competition in violation of the rodeo's policy. Representatives ofSho~ing Animals Respect and Kindness, or SHARK, say the video shows someone clandestinely giving electric shocks to horses as they're released at the rodeo that was staged from June 14-23. "Literally, these animals have to be tortured to get them to perfonn, and that is aninlal cruelty pure and simple," said SHARK spokesman Stuart Chaifetz. After watching the video, rodeo spokesman Steve Schroeder acknowledged to the Reno GazetteJournal that bucking horses were shocked. "It is true, that guy is shocking horses, and we'r e not OK with that," he said. Cowboys were found to be "messing" with overhead cameras the rodeo installed after SHARK released similar video in 2011, Schroeder added, and the man

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who administered the shocks worked "really hard to stay out of camera view." Schroeder wouldn't identifY the man, but said he no longer would be allowed at the rodeo. He said he expects the man and the contractor to face fines. The man was identified as working for the livestock contractor Big Bend/Flying Five Rodeo Co. Attempts by The Associated Press to reach the company's owners were unsuccessful Sunday. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association allows electric shocks, but the Reno Rodeo doesn't want them, Schroeder said. The PRCA position on shocks or ''hot shots"- trunlps the Reno Rodeo's policy when an animal won't leave a stall. Even so, Schroeder said, that situation was seen in only two of SHARKS' video clips. In seven other clips, "the horses were not in a situation where a shock would've been called for," he said. SHARK's video also showed two running calves that were roped

around the neck and flipped over on their backs. One calfs rear leg was injured and the animal is seen hobbling out of the arena. The other calfs neck appeared to break as the contestant continues to tie its legs, and the animal was loaded into a pickup for removal. Schroeder said the two injuries in calf-roping competition were unfortunate incidents that sometimes happen at rodeos. SHARK maintains the video clips show 'jerk downs," which the PRCA has prohibited for the 2012 season. Ajerk down occms "if a contestant jerks a calf over backwards in tie-down roping," according to PRCA's Website. Schroeder said the Reno Rodeo wants better enforcement with disqualifications and fines large enough to dissuade jerk downs in senous cases. "We want the public to know it's not acceptable. "It's a sport but we're not here to hurt the animals;' he told the Gazette-Journal.

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Joaquin Real ofWoody, Calif., tries to ride a horse named Long Walk Home during t he saddle bronc event at the Reno Rodeo on June 20.

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THE OBSERVER - 5C

SPORTS

TOUR DE FRANCE

Sagan wins first stage of Tour de France SERAING, Belgium (AP)Peter Sagan blushed, giggled and eventually brushed off comparisons to Lance Annstrong on Sunday after becoming the youngest rider to win a Tour de France stage since the Texan nearly a generation ago. The 22-year-old Slovak gave a command perlormance in his debut in a full Tour stage by outsprinting Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara, who mounted a spirited and successful defense of his yellow jersey over a hilly ride in eastem BelgiUlll in Stage 1. The standings among the top contenders to win the three-week race didn't change much after the 123-mile loop from Liege to suburban Seraing featuring five low-grade climbs. Bradley Wiggins of Britain and defending champion Cadel Evans trailed close behind in a splintered pack. Overall, Wiggins is second behind APphoto Cancellara, seven seconds back, and Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, and Edvald Boasson Hagen Evans is another 10 seconds slower of Norway, rear left in white jersey, try to catch Peter Sagan of Slovakia, right, as he sprints towards the in eighth. finish line to win the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 198 kilometers (123 miles) with Sagan, who won five of eight start in Liege and finish in Seraing, Belgium, Sunday stages in this year's Tour ofCaliHell get that chance in two timefomia among the 13 stage victories history books: No other Tour debu"If that could be true, it would be he has this year, placed his hands tant has won the first Tour road great," the Liquigas-Cannondale trials ahead and as the mce veers on his shoulders after edging out stage since Fabio Baldato of Italy 17 rider said with a nervous laugh. to the Alps in Week 2 and down into Cancellara and Norway's Edvald yeaTs ago, according to Infostrada, He rose to 23th place oveTall, 24 the Pyrenees mountains befoTe the Boasson Hagen. It was the culmina- a Dutch sports information service. seconds behind Cancellara, after July 22 finish on Paris' Champsentering the day in 56th place tion of a tricky uphill patch with David Zabriskie of the United Elysees. 3:49 behind- after the prologue cobblestones right before the finish. States won the opening time-trial Cancellara, the 31-year-old vetin his first Tour in 2005, but that The promising Slovak becomes that Sagan said wasn't suited to his eran who won Saturday's prologue, the youngest rider to capture a Tour wasn't a full road stage. talents. offered racing panache with an agstage since Annstrong won his first Asked whether he has the To have a chance to achieve Ann- gressive final attack- an unusual of his 22 career Tour stage victories potential to be the next Annstrong, strong's stature, Sagan will have move because the bearer of the at age 21 - in Stage 8 in 1993. The Sagan cautioned that such talk was to pTove that he's a complete rider yellow jersey generally spends more youngest of all time is Italy's Fabio a bit premature: who can excel in time-trials and the effort trying to defend it than going mountains - not just a "puncher)' Battesini, who was 19 when he won "I would like to be, but I'm so on the offensive himself. one in the 1931 Tour. young it's impossible to know what who can burst ahead late on flatter 'We got absolutely no help from Sagan landed another spot in the the future will be." stages. other teams, so I said the best de-

fense is to attack," he said, refening to his RadioShack squad. "I saw the last tum with a little stretch of cobbles and I said, 'Here, full gas."' ''I'm not the kind of rider that gives up with 500 meters left," said the Swiss veteran. ''That's not me. If I try something I go all the way - and if I finish second, that's just how it goes." Sagan hugged the wheel of Cancellara, who was doing the hard work ofleading into the wind, then whipped around him with less than 150 yards left to ¥~in in 4 hours, 58 minutes, 19 seconds. At least two crashes marred Sunday's stage amid escalating tensions vvithin the pack near the finish, where roadside crowds drew in to get a glimpse of the whirring bicycles. High-profile riders including Spain's Luis Leon Sanchez and Michael Rogers of Australia went down in one late spill, but got back up. Bad luck continued to plague Germany's Tony Martin, who went down in a crash early Sunday before recovering. The world time-ttial champion popped a flat and lost time in tl1e prologue the day before. At one point, with his team leader Evans riding in his wake, Marcus Burghardt of Germany caused his bike to jUlllp to avoid a plastic bottle in a downhill patch about 10 miles before the finish. ''The first stages of the Tour: Everyone's so keen to get going, and everyone's so nervous;' Evans said. Monday's second stage takes the pack on a mostly flat 129-mile jaunt slicing west across Belgium from Vise to Toumai, which could favor a sprint finish.

Montana native Van Garderen leads crop of promising Americans on cycling's biggest stage

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Tejay van Garderen ofthe U.S. strains as he crosses the finish line to take a fourth place in the prologue ofthe Tour de France cycling race Saturday.

LIEGE, BelgiUlll (AP) - Tejayvan Garderen lived up to his pre-race billing as one ofAmerican cycling's top young talents with an explosive pe1formance on the streets of Liege in the Tour de France's opening time mal. The 23-year-old Montana native finished Saturday's 4-mile prologue in fourth place, just 10 seconds behind stage winner and four-time world champion Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland. That was good enough to net van Garderen the white jersey; wom by the highest placed rider under the age of25. It follows up the polka-dotted climbers jersey that van Garderen wore for one stage last year in his first Tour de France. Van Garderen, who rides for the BMC Racing team of defending Tour de France champion Cadel Evans, couldn't stop smiling after the race. "I've got chills, I can't wait to get up there and get it," van Garderen said just before climbing the podium, where he was awarded the race's first white jerse)~

Van Garderen is the youngest of the eight US riders competing in this

win the coveted yellow jersey. Van Garderen 'vill be wearing the distinctive jersey Sunday when the race heads out of Liege on the first road stage, a 123-mile ride through the hilly region of southern Belgiun1 known as Wallonia. The young American says he hopes that his good perfonnance Saturday "means that I'm going to be a strong supporter to Cadel come later in the Tour." A strong time-trialist, van Garderen is also a very good climber who will be expected to put his own ambitions aside to help pace Evans up the difficult mountain stages in the Alps and Pyrenees later in the mce. Van Garderen said the team, which also includes American veteran George Hincapie, "is in great spirits, they're super relaxed, we're having a bunch of fun." The rider says he's "learning a lot" from Evans, a 35-year-oldAustralian who has finished seven Tours, with one win and two second places. "In a few years' time hopefully he can pass the torch;' van Garderen said.

years Tour de France, and the one who exemplifies what cycling insiders are calling the most promising generation of Americans to ever challenge the sport's best on the roads of Europe. Van Garderen won the white jersey in this year's week-long Paris-Nice race and Saturday's perlormance confirms expectations that he's a top contender to win the same honor when the 'lbur finishes in Paris on July 22. But before then there are 2,168 miles still to go, and van Garderen says keeping the jersey until then is the last of his concems. ''We've come here with one goal, that's to get Cadel on the top step of the podium in Paris," van Garderen said. "But anything can happen." The last American to win the white jersey was Andy Hampsten in 1986. The only other American to "vin the honor was Greg L€mond in 1984, two years before he won the first of his three yellow jerseys. It also puts van GaTderen in the exclusive company of previous white jersey winners Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck, each of whom went on to

Keselowski picks up third Sprint Cup win of the season SPARTA, Ky. (AP) - Brad Keselowski was the only driver at Kentucky Speedway to compete in all three NASCAR races. Late on a hot Satmday night in the Bluegrass countryside, he also was the only one to pick up a third Sprint Cup ¥~in of the season. "I wanted all three, but sometimes that ain't meant to happen," a happy Keselowski said about his starts in the Truck, Nationwide and Cup races at the 1.5-mile oval. "But second, seventh and a first ain't bad at all." It sure isn't. Now Keselowski is elbowing his way into the seasonending Chase picture and making more than a couple of other drivers nervous about their own chances. As the Cup series builds to its climactic stretch run, Keselowski, who also won at Bristol and Talladega and is now 1Oth in the standings, is making a lot of people take

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notice. Kyle Busch stands 12th with the top 12 through the first 26 races making the Chase "playoffs." He realizes that 1Otl1-place finishes like he had at Kentucky might not be good enough. 'We're still within reach and everything," he said in the din ofthe postrace bustle, before adding, 'We're certainly not running the way we need to be running." Kasey Kahne, who used a late rally to close to second in Kentucky; climbed into the final wild-card position at 14th. "A top-five (finish) is good, but it's probably not going to get us in the Chase,"he said. 'We need to win a race or two more to make the Chase." Kahne rallied from a lap down to squeeze Keselowski's final advantage to 4.399 seconds. Kahne had finished higher than 19th just once in the season's first six races. Crashes at Pocono and

Michigan put a damper on his hopes before he started picking off cars in the final few laps on the bUlllpy track in Kentucky. 'We've got to keep working on it and got to be a little stronger throughout," he said."But my car was fast. The longer the run went, the better we seemed to get." Because Carl Edwards, 11th in the standings, and 13th-place Paul Menard have yet to win, Kahne has an advantage thanks to his win at Charlotte. "It's time for us to get it in gear," Edwards said. "I am real frustrated. (Crew chief) Bob (Osbome) is real frustrated. I know we can do this." Heading into this weekend's Cup race at Daytona, Matt Kenseth is first in the standings, followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer; Martin Tmex

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Jr., Tony Stewart and Keselowski.While the Chase sublots were accumulating, Keselows.ki was adding to an extraordinary year. In three of his first seven sta:rt'l, he finished near the bottom. He also had not cracked the top 10 in Iris four previous starts

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before coming to Kentucky. Keselowski conceded that his team had "reliability issues" early in the year. But he has had his Penske Dodge in contention in almost all the rest of the 17 races so far. With just nine races left befure the Chase,

the 28-year-old Michigan nativeisjustconfidentenough to believe he can create even more havoc. "The only thing that means anything is who's in the top 10 and who has the most wins when the Chase gets going," he said.

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MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012

SPORTS

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CYCLING Tour de France Results

Sunday At Seraing, Belgium First Stage A '123-mrle rrde rn Belgrum from L»ge to Serarng, w rth frve emy clr mbs ond on uphrll frnrsh I Peter Sagan, Slovakra, Liqu9as-Cannond<>e. 4 holJ's, 58 mrnutcs, 19 seconds 2 Foor<>l Cancellara, Sw rtzerland, RadroShackNrssan, sam e time

3 l:dvald &>asson Hagen, NorNay, Sky Procyd n1q, same t1me

San Dieqo 8, Coklrado 4 Sunday's Games lvlramr b, Phi adelphra:! Washington 8, Atlanta 4 lvlrN'Jaukee 2, AnLorra 1 St Lours 5, Pittsburgh 4 Chrcngo Cubs 3, Houston 0 Sarr Diego 2, Cuklradu 0 San Fra1crsoo 4, Cinclnnatl 3 L A Dodga's 8, N Y Mots 3

5 Oauke M d lema, Netherlands, llalxb<mk, sa111t:

San Diego 1R1ehard S-81at Anzona

lvllnnBSotn

(Cahrll R-R). ~ 40 p m Crncrmatr (8ark>y 5-6) at L 1\ Do:Jgers (Grllingsk>y 4-7), 10:10 p m uesday 's Games lvlramr at MrN'Jaukee, 4 10 p m San FrillCO>W al Waslmg lon, 6 35 p 111 Houston at Pittsburgh, 7 U5 p m Chrcngo Cubs at Atlanta. 7 10 p m PlulaJ~Iplua at NY Mets, 7 10p 11 1 Colorado at St Lol's, 8 15 p m San Dicgu at Anzona, 9 40 p m Crncmatr at LA DorJgers. 10 10 p m

50 Freestyle 1, Cul~n Jur<iS, lrvurgtur'· N J , 2159 2, Arrtlruny Ervrn Valencia. Calrf , 2 160 3, ~Jathan Adrran, Bremerton, Wash 2168 4 Josh Schncr:lcr, Cina nnat1, 2 178 G, J mnw Fegen, San Antonio,

2193 A, Man G re~!Pis, Lake Fnr<"t, Ill , 22 09 Z /\dam Small, lempe,llrrz., 22 :E. 8, Jason Schnur Cincinnati, 22 53

t1mc

7 Robert Ge:>ink

Women 200 Backstroke 1, MISsy Fr<t lkhn, Centt:::lllnkzl Culu , 2 rrm1utt:s,

t111 1~

6 Ak>Jandro Vaf;erde, S(::<lin, Movistar, same N~tlrerla ncb,

Rabwarrk

same time

8 Llanrel M al1rn, Ireland, GarmrrrSharr;"8arracu-

da, same time 9 Ry<Jer He~jeda l, Canada, GarmrrrSharr~

6 ·12 secords 2, Elizabeth Bersel, Saunooe stown, R I , 2 0758 3, Elrzaooth Rolton, Farrfrcld, Conn , 2 00 00 4, Bonn1e Brandon, Denver

2 09 '>2 5. Ky1re SteJVart, Atlant•. 2 10 ffi 6, leresa Crn::en, Conshohocl<en, Pa , 2.1179 7. Jrli an Wan us, Krngvwod, Texas, 2 12 69 8, Kartlyn .Jm es, W rlmrngton, !AI , 7 n 76

8arracuda, same t1me

10 Ores Devenyns, Oelg!Jm, Omega PharmaOurckSLep, same lrrne "1"1 Jurgen Van Den Broeck, Begrum, Lotto Belisol, S<Jme trme 12 Sylva1r1Chavanel F101lCe, Ornega Pharrna-

QurckStep, same trme 13 Srmon Gcrrans, Australra, Onca GreenEdge, same twne 14. SamiJP.I Dumo11l1n France. Cofidls, s.:n1e t1mc

800 Freestyle 1, KaUrleen Ledecky, Belhesda, Md , 8 19 78 (Oo/mprc trra~ record, prE'.'rous 8 2U 81, Kat<! Hoff July 5, 2008). 2, Kate Zregk>r, Grrot Falls, Va . 8 2187 3. Hale;ArrderoVIr, Grarrrte Bay, Calif. 8:26 60 4, Chloe Sutton. lvlrsson Vrep, Colrf, 8 28 12 5, Bccca Mann, Sarnt Rotorsburg Ill , 8 28 54 0, Stephan" Peiroock. C~ CorEl. Fkr . 8 30.91 Grllran Rvan, Krrtztc:w n, Pa , 8 33 17 Llanoalk> Valley, Lakewood fianch, Ha , 8 38 90

"lo BradleyWrggrns, Brrtarn, Sky Piocyclrng, same t1me. 17 Janet Bri:iJktNIC, Slovenia, As lana, san1e ttme

18 N,;olns Roche, lrelom , Fmnce, AG2R Ln Mond1ale. sam e t rrne

19 Rerre R:Jiand, France, TeEm Errropr.ar, same t1mc

20 Cadel Evans, Austral>l, BMC Racrng, same time

Also 21. TejayVan Garderen, United Stat es, BMC Racing. same time. 32. Christian VandeVelde, Unit ed States, Garmin-Sharp-BaiTacudar sam e time.

33 TullY tvlcntnt ~llltal tY, {)rneua Pl la lllta01 udcStep, same time 34 Frank Schbck, Luxemoourcg, RadroShack NISsan, same tune 31Thomas Danielson. Unit ed States, Garmin-Shatp-Barracuda, same time. 54. Levi Leipheimer, United States, Omega Pharma-OuickStep, 17 seconds behind. 83. Christopher Horner, United States, RodioShack-llisS8n, :55. 132. George Hirn:apie, United States, BMC Racing. 2:07. 151"F(Ier Farrar, United States, GarminSharp-Banacuda, 3:32. 181. David Zabriskie, United States, Gar minSharp-Banacuda, 3:41 . Overnll Standings (litter one stager 1 r abBn Cancellara, Swrtzerland, f1adroShackN~~i::lll, 5 hoUI ~, 5 nm1ule::, 32 ~n:Js 2 BradleyWrggrns, Bntarn, Sky Procydrng, 7 seconds beh1nd

3 Sylvau·r Cl ra;anel. Frarr<e, Orr rega Phan naOuld::Step, same time

4 .Tej ayllan Garderen, United Stat es, BMC Racing. :10. ~ Edvald Boasoon HagAn, Norway, Sky Procycling, 11 6 Denrs Mendhov, nussra, Katusha, 13 7 Plrri!JP8 Grlt<ell, BelgAJm, BlvlC Rocrng, same

50 Freestyle (q-Top 8 a:Jvance to frnal) Semifinal! 1, q-CI urstu re M agrrusun Tirrk>y Park, Ill , 24 72 2, q-Madrson Kennedy, ii:Jon, Conn , 24 96 3, q Margo Goor, Milford Center, Oho , 25 05 4, q-Kart Fk>derbadh, Kokomo, lnd , 2G10 G, Kate DJVelk>y, BrentJVood, Calrf . 25 28 6, Amanda Werr, Lawrencevrlle, Ga , 25 32 7. M egan nomano, St Petersburg , r ia . 25 62 !3, Betsy Wel:tl, Stanford Calif , 70- 67 Semifinal 2 1, q-Jessrca Hardy, Long Beach. Caif 24 56 2, q-DaraTorres, Parkland, Fla , 24 80 3. q-Kara Lynn Joyce, Athens, Go , 24 07 4, q-Lara Jack>urr, El Paso,Texas, 25 27 5, Enka Err rdl. N4Jb, Fla, 25 37 6, San'l Woodward. Edmond. Okla .. 25 52 7, Kelsr Hall, Mramr, 25 58 8, L,; Jenrsen Palo Alto, Calif , DO SallJrday At AI CenturyUnkCenter Omaha, Neb. (All race ds tances 1n meters)

M en 50 Freestyle (q-Top 8 advance to f rnal) Semifinal 1 1, tre, q-Nathan Adrran. Bremerton,Wash : q-...Josh Sr.hne~der Cino nnatl, 2181 seconds 3, q-Cullen Jmes, lrvrngton, N J, 22 00 4, q-Jason Schnur, Crncrnnatr 22 11 5, Shayne FIAmrng. San .JosA, \ .alif ' n ~" fi Nrd< Rrrrnellr, llllarsfreld, M ass., 22 39 i, Garrett WebecGale, Mrlwaukee, 22 53 8, Kan Krug, Yucapa, Calrf ,

2274 Semifinal2 1, q-1'\nthony Ervrn. Valencra, Calif.. 2174 2, q~l rm my Fegen, San Antmro. 2189 3, q-Man Grevers, Lake ~orest. lll , 22 24 4, q-1\dam Small. Tempe, II<~ , 22 25 5, Alex Covrlk>, RomP-, Ga . 77 :i4 fi, \tJrllram Copeland, Lexrngton, Va, 2L •lb !, M rdhael Rrdhards, Falcon Herghts, Mrnn , 22 50 8 Joseph Hale, Radlands, Cali f , 22 53

t1me

0 Cadel Cvans, Austral>l, OlviC nacrng, 17 9 'v1ncen7o Nrhillr, Ita~. I "llllgas-Cannon<lilk>, 18 10. Ry<:ler Hesjedal, Canada, Garmrn-Shmp-

Banacuda safllt:::l tunt:::l "1"1 Andrears Kloeden Germany RadroShackNrssan, 19 12 Bauke lvlc>lerno, Netl rer1arrd>, RabuLank, 71 13 Maxrme Monfort, Belg!Jm, RadroShackNrssan, 22 14 .Jane? RraJkCNrr. SkNP.nra, A.s tana, Silllle t1me

15. Christian VandeVelde, Unit ed States, Garmin· Sharp·Barracuda, same time. 'lb ~ n Taaramae, Eston1a CofldiS, same t1me 17 Jeon-Chrrstq::he Fropemud, AG2R Lo lvlurrdr<le, 23 18 Tony Martm C~many Omega PharmaOurckStep, same trme 19 Marco Marcato, Ita~. Vacansok>reDCI'vl, same ume

20 \llad1m1r Gusev, Huss1a, Katusha, 24 Also 29 Roi::Brt Gesrnk, NetherlandS, Rabobank, :!6 31 Jurgen Von den Broeck, Begrum, Lotto Belisul, 28 35.Thomas Danielson, United States, Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda, :31. 4 G Frank Schlecl:, Luxemooureg, RadroShackNrssan, 38 54. Levi Leipheim er, Unit ed States, Omega Pharma-OuickSt ep, :45. 81. Christopher Homer. United Stat es, RadioShack-1\issan, 1:29. 102. George Hincapie, United States, BMC Racing. 2:.27. 156."F(Ier Farrar. United States, GarminSharp-Banacuda, 3:63. 167. David Zabriskie, United States, GarminSharp-Banacuda, 4:07.

OLYMPIC TRIALS Olympic Swim Trials Results Sunday At At CenllJryU nk Center Omaha, Neb. (All race distarces m meters)

Men 100 Butterfly 1, Midhael Pheps. Raltrmore, ~ 114 secon<ls 2, lyler lvlcGrll Champargn, Ill , 51 0'2 3, Hyan

•• •

200 Backstroke Final 1, Ryan Lodrte, Daytona Beaoh Fla , ·1mrnute, 54 54. 2,Tyler Cklry, Rrversrde, Calif , 1"54 88 3, ~J ick llr01 nan , Curcuuratr, 1 5706 4, Ryall llllurphy, Jacksonvrlk>, Flo , I 5739 5, Jack Conger, P<Xkvrllc Md., 1 59 916, Rex Tullrus, Port Orange, Fla , 1 G9 10 7 Jacoh Pebley, Coe vallis, Ore , 1 5.'-l 46 R, Davrd P.ussell, Wellesley, Mass , :! OL b:! 200 Individual M edley Final 1, Mrchool Pheps, Baltrmore, 1 54.84 2, Ryan Lud 1te Dayturra Bead r, Fla , 1 54 93 3 Conur DNyer, W rnnetka, Ill , ·1 58 92 4, Austrn Surhoff, Cockcysvrlb, Md , 1 59 58 5 Chase Kalrsz, Bel Arr. Me.. 1 G9 87 G Tyler Hams, Richmood, Va , 2 no 73 7, C.ody Mrller. Las \/"()as, 2·00 91 8, Kvle Whrtaker, Chestel1on, lnd , 2 0149 100 Butterfly (q-Top 8 a:Jvance to f rnal) Semifinal ! 1. q-Tyler lvkGrll Champaign. Ill , 5188 2. q-Trrn Phrllps, Vrenna, If\/ Va , 52 "II ::>, q-Ryan Lodrte, Davtona Beach, Fla , 52 47 4, Kvbr Van Swot Mr;1neapolis, G2 J1 G. Chrt> Brady Wrlmrngton, Del., 52 93 6. .lacoh Jarzen, .ladksorrJrlle, Fla , 53 05 7, Peter Gerssrnger, U"rb ttesvrlle, Va , 53 45 8, Dan Madwed, Stamford, Conn , 53 74 Semif inal2 1, q-Mdrael l'helps, Ba~ m ore, 51 :::5 2, q-Tom Shelds, Hununylon Beadr. Calrl. 5189 3, q-Davrs Tarwater, Knoxvrlk>, Tenn , 5 195 4. q-Er.gene Godsoe, Greensboro, N C, 52 47 5, q-Grb Snutl r, Baltunure, 52 52 6, BubbyBul.,r, llllrssKln Hrlls, Kan 52 80 7, Jlllad rn Davrs, hlashvrllc, Tmn , 53 20 8, Matt Ellrs, AusM, Texars, G320

Wome n 200 Breaststroke Final 1, RebecC<J Sour, F1arnsboru, N J , 2 2113 (O~mprc Tnals record, prevrous Pebeo::a Sonr, 2 2145, June 25, 20121 2, M cah Lawrence, Pflugervrlle, Texas, 2 24 82 3, An:Jrea Kropp, Santa Clarrta. Calrf 2 24 82 4. Laura Sogar, l:xeter, K I , 2 25 56 5,/\manda l:leard, ll\.1ne, Ca ~f , 2 26 42 6, Oreeja Larson, Mesa, Ar~ , J 77R7 7, Haley Spencer, O'Falb n. Mo , 7 77A7 8, Cartlrn Leverenz, Tucson. Arrz , 2 28 t>1

10 8 8

7 3

W 1:1 Los .1\ngeles "IU San P.nton10

Seattle PhoenD< TuiS<J

7 4 2

SallJrday's Games NeNYurk 7Z Seattle 59

1\12 1\12 3\12

G 6!!, GB 3\12

4Yz 6 8Y:z 10%

Ch<:a;JO71,Atlanta 89 Today 's Games No gomes scheduled

Sunday's Games San A ntoniO 93, fv11nnesota 84 VVashmgtnn m, PhoeniX 77

Tuesday's Games Phocn1x at San Antonio, 8 p m

Seattk> 89, Connectrcut 83, 0 I

200 Backstroke (q-Top 8 advance to frnal) Semifinal1 1, q-E I ~abeth f'B~on , Farrfield, Conn , 2 08 71 2, q-Bonne Brandm. Denver, 2 09 03 3, q-JrDran Vrtanus, Krngn ood,Texas, 2 '1100 4, q-Teresa Cnn::en, Conshohocl<en, Pu , 2 12 21 5, qKart~rr June<;, Newark, Del , 2 12 37 6, Madrsun Whrte Danvrlle Coif , 2 12 92 ?,Ally Hcwe, Palo ll.lto, Co lrf 2 14 39 8, Ounn Carrozza, ALStrn, Texas, 2 15 1G

q-flreeJil Larson, llllesa, /\nz , 2 26 95 4, l-Hale; Spencer. CT albrr, M o , 2 2721 5, ll.nnre Zhu, Rrooklyn, NY, 7 7773 6, Katy Freeman, Concord. Calif , 2:2/81 !, Ance Lazor, B<:Nerly Hrlls, Mrdh 2 31 20 8, Krrstvn Colonras, Danville, Calrl , 232 47 Semifinal2 1, q-Pd:.ecca Sorrr, Plaursl:ou, N.J, 2 2145 2. q-Andreo Kropp, Santa Clarrta, Calif , 2 24 93 3, q .'\rnanda Beard, lrvrnc, Calif , 2 2500 4, q-Ca1thn Leverenz, Tucson. Anz , 2 20 8!J !J, Emma &I'Y:"lenmer, GrAAnwood, lnd , 2 274..9

Semifinal2 1, q-Mrssy r ranklin, Centennral, Cob, 2 0791 2, q-Fir7aheth Rersel, Saunderst""vn, R I , 7 OR41 3, q-Kyls Stev;al1, Atlanta,:! 1:! 0/ ~.Sierra Kuhn, Verona, Wrs , 2 12 79 5, Hannah Moore Cary, ~J C . 2 13.02 6, Aiexdlrdra Malazdr"''VICZ, Evergreen, \Nash , 2 13 20 7, Kathleen Baker, W rnston Salem, N C , 2 13 28 8, Lrsa Bratton, Rrchland, Wash, 2 10 G3

6, Mrchelle McKeehan, ~ranklrn, lnd , 2:29 66. Z Keri llehn, I argo, N D , 2 30 07 0, Gnttany Krmmltt, GP.rmrmtown. WIS , 7 :11 04-

100 Freestyle Final 1, Jessrca Hardy, I ong Reac.h, Ca~f , 5.1 86 7, M ssy Franklin, Centennial, Calrf , t>1 1b 3, Ae lrson Schmrtt, Canton, M,;h , 54 30 4, Lra ~Jea l. NewYork, 54 33 5, ArnandavV..r Lawrencevrlk>, Ga , 54 4"1 6, r"atalie Coughlrn, Velk>JO, Colrf , 5444 7, DanoVollmer, Gmnbury,Texos, 5461 B, Madrsun Kenrredy./wun C01 11r , 54 83

Men 110 Hurdes Semifinals (fop two from eadh heat plus nexttwo fastest advance! Heal 1 - 1, q-Davd Oli'Jer, Nrke, 13 27 2, qRyan W~son , Sar..cony, 13 32 3 q-Dexter Faulk. Nrke, 13 33 4, Omoghon Osaghoe, unattaohe:J, 13 43 5. Joel Brwnr, adrda>, 13 44 6, Spencer Adams, Ck>mson, 13 58 Heat 2 1, q Anos Mcrntt, Rccbok, 13 01 2, q-Antwon, unattadhed. 13 22 3, q-Tyron Atkrns, rrnattadled, 13 37 4 Barr8tt NugAnt, L'SU, 13 49 5, Konnre /1sh, Nrke, 13 53 6, l:ddre Lovett, Fklrida, 13 6) Heal 3- 1, q-Jason Rid rardson, Nrke 12 98 2, q-Jeffrey R:>rter, unattad1ed, 13 19 :;, KE'!rn Cmddock II, Nrke, 13 42 4, Dornrn<: Berger, adrda:>, 13 50 5, De;urr Hrll, M rall ll, 13 57 6, Davrd Rayne, Nrke, 13 65

Friday AtAtCenturyUnkCenter Omaha, Nel>. IIIII raK:e drstances rn meters)

15 Vincenzo ~l rbalr, ltalv, LK(ugas-Cannondale, same nme

EASTERN CONFERENCE L Pet 4 714 5 615 5 .6 15 8 467 9 .3G7 10 231 WESTERN CONFERENCE L Pet Rfi? lj 625 5 593 467 8 10 .286 12 143

Men 200 Breastroke Final 1, Scott Weltz, San Jose, Cnlrf , 2 mrnutes, 9 01 secondS 2, Clark Burckle, Locrw ille, Ky, 2 09 97 3, Errc Shanteau, Lrlburn, Ga , 2 ·10 05 4, Brendan Hansen, HavcrtOV'm, Pa 2 10 25 5, Eliott Keefer, Crna nnatr, 2 1110 G. BJ Johnson, SeBttle, 2:11.47 7 Trevor Hr11t. YIIC:apa Calrl., 2 12 18 8, Matt l:l rott 1-'eorra, Ill , 2 12 71 200 Backstroke lq-Top o advance to frnal) Semifinal1 1, q-Tyler Cllry, Rrverside, Calrl 1 55 88 q-2, Nrck Thoman, Crncrnnatr, ·158 82 q-:J, Jack Conger, Rcckvrlk>, Md , 1 59 68 4, Ak>x Lend rum, F1K.Jerrrx, 1 5985 5. Alexar rcler Katz, Sarasuto, Fla. 2 00 7I 6, Joshua Frredel. Fredncksburg, Va , 2 01 36 Z Nathanrei Sa10y, Keadrng, Pa , 2 02 10 0, MattThompeon Dallas, 2·02 ::B Semifinal 2

1, q-Ryan Lodrte, Daytona Beach, Fla , 1 55 73. 2. q-Ryan Murphy, Jadksorwrlle Fla , 1 5739 3, q-Jacob Peble1, Corva lrs, Ore, ·158 T l 4, q-Rex Tullius, Port Orange, Fin , 1 58 70 5, q-Dovd Russell, Wellesk>y, Mass, 1 59 66 6, Cory Chrtw ood, Unron, Ky , 2 00.03 7, tre, Ellrs lvlrller, Srloam Sprrngs, Ark , Connor McDonald. Lake Oswego Ore , 2.0140 100 Freestyle Final 1, Nathan Admn, Rremenon, Wash , 4R 10 2, Cullen Jones, lrvrngton, NJ , '1 8 ~o 3, Matt Grevers, Lake Forest, Ill , 48 55 4. Rrdky Berens, Charb lle, N C , 48 80 5, Jrrnrrry Fergen, San ll.ntonKl, 48 84 6, Jasen Lezak lrvrne, Calif.. 48 68 7, Scot Pcbison, Charlotte, N C , 48 92 8, GarrettWebecGak>, Mrw;aukee, 49 21 200 Individual M edley (q-Top 8 advance to frnal) Semifi nal1

1, q-Ryan Lodrte, Daytona Beadh, Fla , 1:bb b1 2, q-Mrchael rllelps, Baltrrnore, 1 58 66 3, Cody Mrller. LroVegro, 2 0163 4, ll.uslenTlrornpwn, Chandler, Arrz , :! 016b b, Ben Hrnshaw, Sarat09a. Calif , 2 01 92 6, Jack Brow n, Atkmta, 2 02 06 Z Roberl Marg<lrs, Clearwaler, Fla, 2 lfl U9 8 Kevn Webster South Orange, hl J , 2 0242 Semifinal 2

1, q Conor Dvvycr, W rnnctka, Ill , 1.5832 2, q-Chase Kalisz, Bel Arr, Md , 1 G9 GO 3 q-Austrn Surhoff, Codeysvrlle. lvld , 1 0-8 A? 4, q-Pflter Va11:Jerkaay Rud1ester, M.:h , 2 00 33 b, q-Ki1e Whrtaker, Chestel1on, lnd , 2 01 23 6,Tyler Harns. Rrd rrnond. Va , 2 0151 Z Jooli PierroL. Sanla M arra, Calrf, 2 U2 17 8, Woody Jo1e, Coosada, ll.kl., 2 02.56

Olympic l-ackTrials Results Saturday At Hayward Field, Eugene (All race drstances rr1meters. q-qualifred)

Final 1, Merntt, Reehok, 12 93 2, Rrdhardson, Nrke, 12 98 3, Jeffrey 1-brter. unattadhed, 13 08 4, I licks, unattached, 13 14 5, Oliver,Nrke, 10 17 6, Filrrlk, tJrkP- 13 ?~ 7, Wr ~on. Sancony, 1:174 DNF. Akins. unattached 200 Semifinals (The top tJVo from eoch heat plus the next two fastt:::lst advdiiCe tu tl1e f111d) Heat I - I, q-VValla-P. Sreanman. Saur.ony 20 59 2 q.Jeremy Llodson, unattadhed, 20 70 3, Dedrrc Dukes, llorda, 20 70 4, lvlanteo Mrtctrell, unarradhed, ?0 84 !i, Krnd Rutker Ill, lndrana, 21Ub o, Horatro W rllrams, Flonda State, 21 16 FS, Charles Srmon TCU. Heat 2- 1, q-lvl aunoe M rtdhell. Nrke, 2U4J 2, q-lsrah Young, Ole Mrss, 2045 3, Dmvrs PdttUII, N1ke 20 EC1 4, Tenel Cuttu11, unattad I€Cl, 20 85 5 Justrn Austrn, IOJVa, 20 91 6, Mrdhael Coloman, unattached, 2100 7,.h;cph Morns, Colorado, 2122 Heat 3- 1, q-Shawn Crawford, Nrke, 20 48 2, q-Calesro Newman, unattached, 20 53 3, q-Marcrrs RaJVIand, Arrbrrrn, 70 57 4, Pie7el Hardy, Texas A&lvl, 20 12 b Zyberrus Boev. Eastern lllnors, 20 85 6, LaShawn Butk>r, unattadhed, 2139 7, Kerllr Rrdks, VrrgurraTedr, 21 39 20,000 racew alk Final 1,Tr"'-'or Barron. tJYAC. 1 2:) 00 10, 2 Tim Sffiman, NY/\C. 1 27 29 48 3, ~" 'ck Chnst<!, unattached, 1 29 4730 4, Dan Senannr, World Class Racewalkrng, 1 JJ 1A 76 !i, M rctm Gruseppe Mannozzr, M<lmrValk>yTC, 1 :~ 1L.~ ~ 6, Tyk>r Sorensen, unattached, 1 34 24 52 7, Ben1amrn Shorey Sr , SlroreAC, 1 34 45 10 8. Rc hard Luettchau II, Shere AC 1 3/ b3 08 9. Ian Whatk>y World Class Racevvalkrn9, 1 42 2139 10, Jorralharr Mallhews. Shore AC, 1 43 2282 1"1, John ~J unn , U S Arnw, DNF "12, Joshua Wrsemon, M ramrVolle; TC, DO Triple jum]> Final 1, ChnstranTayb r, LetJrng, G7-10Yz 2, W rlliam Claye, l~rke , R7-7 ~- Walrer Davo;, rrnilttadhed, M -9 ~ ·1 Omar Craddock, Flonda, t>1-31-4 b, Brandon Roulhac Shore AC, 54-2% 6 Nkosrnza Balumbu, M~ur dlvlrssoun Valley Trad<, 53-9\4 7, Rafeeq Curry, Shore ii.C, 53-7!!, 8, Trey Dons, IOJVo, 53-7 0, AmkWrlson, unattodhed, 53-5. 10, Zedrrc llrurr ras, unattad red, 52-6% 11. Chrrs Benard, 1\rrzona State, 52-6 Foul, ~1an Grrncell. unattadhod

Wom en

100 Freestyle (q- lop 8 advance to 1rnal) Semifinal1 1, q-AIIrson Sdrmrrr, Canton, lvlidh , R4 7~ 7 q-Lra Neal, New York, b-1 00 3, Megan Romano, St f'Btersburg, Fla , 54.72 4, M ar~o Geer, Mre lord Cenler. Olio, 54 85 5, Shannon Vreekmd, Ovenam Park. Kan , 54 ~7 6, Uv Jensen, Palo ll.lto, Co lrf 54 92 Elrzaooth Rolton Farrfrcld Conn , 55 10 8 Amanda KendalL Fa1rfax. Va . 55 38

Semifi nal 2 1, q-Amandil \\<ir, I awrencfNrlke, Ga , R4 14 2, q-Mrssy Franklin, Centennral. Cob , M 18 3, q-Jessrca Hardy, Lon,~ Beadh, Calrf., 54 27 4, q-Dana Vollmer, Grarbury, Texas, 54 43 q-5, Madrson Kennedy, .1\von Cmn , 54 45 q-6, Notolre Co~hlrn , Vallejo, Calc, 54 48 7 Karlee Brspo, Mxlestu, Calrf , 54 63 8, Errka Err d l, Naples, Fla , 54.8"1 200 Butterfly Final 1, Camrnrle/\dams, Cypress, lexas, 2 06 52 2, Kathleen llersey Atlanta, 2 0772. 3, Krm Vandenberg, Moraga, Calrf , ? 08 fB 4 TerAsa Crrr~ pen, Conshoh:x:ken, Pa :! W 4b b, Carolina 6,Tanyn M cElhany, Frrendswood,Texas, 2

moo

K151rrar .,\Midul rlai,Callf, 2 1041 7, SIIalll 101 1

Draves, Gibertv rlle, Pa , 2."10 47 8 Kesey Floyd, Lcxrngton, Ky . 2 10 52 200 Breaststroke (q- lop 8 advance to 1rnal) Semifi nal 1 1, q-Mrc.ah I aw rence, Pflrrgervrlle, Texas, 2 2~ 12 2, q-Laura SoJar, Exeter, R I , 2 2b ~ 1. 3,

Women 200 Final 1, Allyson Felrx. Nrke, 7168 7, Cilnmelrtil.JAtet. Nrke, 22 11 3, Sanya Ridhardson-Ross, Nrke, 22 22 4 I<Jmberlyn, LSU 22 34 5, Jeneba Tannoh, Nrke 22 35 6, T" ""a Madrsorr. Saucony, 22 50 "1 Branca Knght, adrdas, 22 60 ~. Aurrcyall Scott, UCF, 22 68 High jump Final 1, Chaunte Lowe, Nrke, 6-7 2, Ongetta Oarrett, Arllona, 0-7 :1, Amy A.cuff, .l\.<;1cs , 64% 4 Shanay Bns<XJe, Texas, 6-31!2 b, Gabnelle

WrDrams, unattached, 6-2~ 6, Rebecca Chrrslenserr RIADHA 6-)Yz 7(L-.),Tynlla Bulls Easl Carolina, A"IScllla Frederick Sa1nt John's 6-U ~2

O(tre). Megan Merster, unottadhed, Megon Sed l, V\llscunsn1 Rullllt!l RacmgTea111, 5-10l2 11, AIIrson Barwrse, Boston, 5-"10!!, NH, Anntornette Dudkoy Midle Tennessee NH, Maya Pressley, Auburn Hept at hlon Long jump - 1, llyk>as r ountarn, Nrke, 20-8 7, RerrieW<>:Je. Nrke, 70-4Y, :1, Sharon Day As res, :!ODh 4, Yvette Lewrs, unattached, 10-D-% 5, Shokero Prnnrck, !IJ~onn State, 10-9 6, Heatl <Or Miller, Cerillal Park Track Club, 19-8 7, Al:tlre Stechsdhulte, unattadhed, "19-6!4 8, Lrndsay LcttoN, Central M ssoun 19 2 Yz 9, Arsl-ra Adams unattad1ed, 19-0!:\ 10, Ln dsay Schwartz. South Al<hlma. 1!'1-0V, 11 Kasey Hrll, unattadhed, 18-10Yz 12. L:\3anna Latham, Wrsconsrn, 18-6 13 Chelsea Carnef[ades, West Virgrnia, 18-B 14, Rart <t"a Nw abil, lJCSR, 18-bJ!.i 1b, Ryann Krars, Karsas State, 18-b 16,

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Javelin-1 , McMillan 164-10 2, Flax 150-2 3. Day 147,'-l 4 Ar:lams, "138-7 ~- Latha m, "138-2 6, Krars, 132-10 7. 1-ountarn, 132-7 8, Profrt, 1291 9, Miller, 128-11 10, Nw aba, 124-3 11, neaser, 170-10 17. I eltON, 170-10 1:1, Sdlwam, 170-7 1-1 Wade, 11/-b 1b, Sted',sdhulte, 11 /-0 16, Hrll, 116-4 17, l'rnnick 110-5 18, Carr.,.·Eaoos, 106-D 19, Lew<>. 79-6 20, Peirrson. 70-2 800- Heat 1 - 1, Prnnick, 2 1108 2, Krors, 2 12 03 3, Piufrt. 2 13 35 4, Carnei'Eades, 2 15 48 5, Pearsoo 2 ·15 80 6, Reaser, 2 16 54 7. SchVJartz, 2:1742 8, Hrll, 2 18 94 9, Latham, 2 20 27 10, Levvis. 2 GG 73 Heat 2- 1, Day, 2 14 55 2, LAttow 2 14 9 t 3, Nwaha, 2 15 55 4, lvlrller, 2 15 59 5, /\dams, 2 16 28 6, Stedhsdhulte, 2 16 78 7, rlax, 2 1750 0, McM rllan, 7 1771 fl. Forrntilrn, 7·1700 10, Wa:Je, 7 18 06 Final standings-1 , Fountan, 6,419 pornts 2, Day 6,343 3, Mcllllrlarr, 6,188 4,WaJe. 6 018 5, Nwaba, 5,896 6, Stechsd1ulte, 5,855 7, Kra<o, 5,817 8, LettCMI, 5,807 9, Mrlklr, 5,779 10, Adams, G,778 11, Carrrer-Eades, G,772 12 Flax. 5.76'3 13, Prnnrck, 5,752 14, Sdhwartz, 5,614 15 Keaser, 5,612 16, Proht, 5,564 17, Latham 5.563 10, l lrll, 5.531 19, Pearson, 5,252 20, I ~NIS, !1,140 Friday At Hayward Field, Eugene (All race distances m meters, q-qualif1ed)

WN Connecticut Clr<:a;JU lndrana Atlnnto NevvYork Washrngton

4 FhrlllJe Grben, Flfl!Jrum, RlviC Racrng, same t1me

Saturday's Gomes Toronlo FC 1, NevvYork 1, Le

Monday's Games Houstm (Lyles 2-41at Prttsburgh (Ja McDonald 7-Ji. 7 05 p m Chrc.ago Cut;; (Samard71Jil 0-7) at Atlanta (Hanson g.,j), I 10 p m lvlramr lZmrbrano 4-61at lvlrlv;aukee (Greurke 9-2), 810 p 111 Colorado !Outman 0-3) at St Lcors (Lohse 72) 8:15 p.m

Lochte Daytona lleadh, ~ Ia , 51 65 4, 1om Shelds, llunnngton Beach, Calrf . 5165 5, DavrsTarwoter. Knoxvrlle,TAnn , S71A 6,Tnn Ph~lps, Vrenna, VI/ \Ia , b2b'l /, Eugene Godsoe, Greensboro N C , 52 58 8, G~es Smrth, Ballunore. 52 67

New Englarrd 2, Sffitde FC 2, t., DC Unrted 3, Montre<> 0 Colurmcrs 2, Real Salt Lake 0 Houston 2, Phrladephra 1 Colorado 3. R:>rtland n

Friday's Games Chr.il(JO 1, Sponrng KC 0

KranrProlrt, 18-3 11, Chantae lvlcMrllan, 18-1Y, 18, AllBon Reaser, San Diego State, 18-0% 19, JessKOa Flax, 'IVrsconsrn, 17-814 20, Ernrly Pearson, unattadhed, "17-8

Men 200 Preliminaries (fcp three from ead1 heat plus next SD< fastest advance ro sem ifinals:•

Heat 1 -1 , q-Wallace Spearman Jr, Saucony. 20 17 seconds 2, q-1, Jeremy Dodson, unatLad red, 20 28 3, q-Shd'NII Crawlord. Nrke, 20 32 4, q-Krnd Butler Ill, lndrana, 2U0!1 5, Grl Fkberts,Texas Tech, 20 88 6, Everett Walker, Baylor, 210 Heat 2 - I , q-Prezel Hardy, Texas A&M, 20 5 1 2. q M,;hacl weman. unattadhcd, 20 59 3, q Zyberrus Boey, Eastem lllrnors, 20 02 4 , q-Kerth Rrcks, VirgrnraTedh. 20 74 DNS .Jmdlan Boase. Nrke LJNS, Walter Llrx. Nrke I leal 3 - 1, q-Calesro Newman, unattadhed, 70 7R ?, q-lvlarcus Rowland. Atbrrrn, 70 0-1 J, q-Dedr,; Dukes, Fb rda, 20 lY1 ~ - q-Jusnn Austrn Iowa, 20 55 5 DKlndre Batson unattadhed, 20 90 DNS, Juslrrr Gallrn, unallached Heat4 - ·1. q-Dal\.1s Pattoo, ~J r ke, 2l! 4U 2, qMnur,;e M rtcre ll. Nrke, 20 62 3, q-Terrel Cotton, urrattaclred, 20 68 4, q-Cirares Srli non. TCU, 2068 5, Fernada t'Jakely, ShockerTC 2"145 DQ, Trov Faulkner, unattadhad I leal 5 '_ 1, q-lsrah Young, 81e Mrss. 20 30 2, qManteo Mrtohell, rrnattadhed, 7047 :1, q-Horatn Wrllrams, Flonda State, :!0 60 ~ . q-LaShawn Butler, unattadhed, 20 62 5, q-Joseph Morns ColoraJo 20 82 DNS. Mookre Salaam, adrdas 110hurdes Qualifying (fop three Ill each reat pUS next SIXfastest t1mcs advance to the fmaD

Heat 1 - 1, q-Ar<!s lvlenrtt, Roobok. 13 13 2, q- IAffrAy R:>r1er, rrnattached, 13 J 'i ~- q-Tyron 1\krns, unattoched, 13 50 4, q-Spencer f,dams, Clemson, 13 51 5. q.Jcel Drown, adrdas, 13 52 6. q-K<Nrn Craddock 11, Nrke, n 60 7 Ryan Fontenot, unattadhed, 13.~b ~. Ethan Holmes, I<Mia, 14 15 Heal 2 - 1. q-Jroon Rrdrardsorr, Nrke, 13 13 2, q-Antw on Hrcks, urattachad 13 24 3, q-Ryan Wrlson, Saucony 13 33 4, =1 Barrett Nugunt. LSU, 13 G2 G, Johnathan Citlral. Oregon, 13 A~ 6, Logan Ta-~or. rrnattadhecl, 13 72 7, Tndd McKown,Wrohrta State, 13.978, Chrrs I homas, unattached, 14 44 HP-'lt3 - 1. q-i)p.xtPI' Fa'llk, NrkA, n 77 7, q-Davrd Payne, Nrke, 13 3:! 3, q-OmoJham Osaqhae unattached, 13 44 4, q-DomrnKO Berger, adrdro. 13.44 5, q-Eddre Lavell. Florrda, 1349 6, Brendan .1\rnes, adidas, '13 73 7, Terrence Sonwvrlle, Crncrnnntr, 13 87 8, Ronne M cGrr1, urrattacl red, 13 93 Heat4 - 1. q-Davrd OJMer, ~J i<e. 13 32 2, qRcnroc Ash, Nrkc, 13 52 3, q Devon Hrll, M ramr, 13 07 4, Ronald Brookrns II. Sacrar11ento State. 13 8 1 5.TerrenceTnmrmll, rmattarl"led. 138A -

Lawson Mon~Jomery, SyracLSe, LlNfc - ~red nck Twvnsend, unattadhed, r s 400 hurdles Semifinals (ftp fuu1f1u1r1eadrlreat advcnrLM tu f11rals}

Heat I - I, q-Bershav1m Jackson, Nrke, 48 83 2, q Kcrron Clement, ~Jr kc, 49 04 3, q Justrn Gaymon, unattadled, 49 37 4, q-Regrnald \'v';att .Jr. USC. 49 57 5, LaRon Bennett, rrnati8Ched, &J48 6, /\k>x 'N~ ng ht, bo Irack Club, &J 48 7. Antonro Glanks, Ohro State, 5102 0, Keyunta Hayes, llfSA, R146 Heat2 - 1, q-AngeloTaybr, Nrke, •18 112, q-MrdhaeiTrnsley, adKias, 49 05 3, q-Mrdhael Slrgler, Kansil!i, 49 50 4, q-Jolrrrny Duldr, Nrke, 49 5~ 5, Reuben McCoy, unattached 49 W 6, Dovd Anstrl, South Florrda, 50.04 7. Steven Wl ute, Hurt l rTexa>, 52 74 8, Je:ohua Arrdersar, Nrke, 53 15 1,500 Semifinals (fop frve from each heat plus next two fastest advance to frnal) Heal 1 - 12 q-W rlliarrr Leer. Nrke, 3 51 27 2. q-AndrewWheatrngm Nrke, ::> 5"14U ::>, q-D<Md Torrence, Nrke, 3 5143 4, q-Cmrg Mrlk>r, ~<ew Balarrc, , 35156 5, Julu, lvlrckuwskr, unattadhed, 3 517 1 6, Brran Ga]non, Nevv Jersey NcwYorkTC, 3 5186 7, Donan Ulrey, Nrkc, 3 G2 1G 8, Lram Boykm-A>tt, N€'1V Jersey ~Jew YorkTC, 3 52 18 9, Jack Bolas. New Balance, 3 52 47 10, MattheNV Maldonado, Long 8eadh State, 3 52 95 11, John Jefferson, Greeks, :1 R4 0-7 17, Russell Rrow n NikP/Or"(JonTC Elite, 3 b8 8b Heat 2 - 1. q-Matthew Centrow~z. Nrke, 3 4190 2. q-Lerrnel llllarrLano Nrke, 3 4190 3, q-Robby Andrews adrdas, ::>42.14 4, q-Jeff Soc, Saucony, 3 42 16 5, q Mrlcs Batty, Asrcs, 3 42 33 G. q-Andrew Bayer, lndrana, 3 42 GO 7. q-.lordan Mc~Jamara, tJrke/Oregoo TC Elite, 342 77 8, Llanrel C" rk, unattadhed, 342 85 9, Garrett I k>ath, Saucony, 3 42 95 10, A J Acosta, Oreoon. J 4:1 73 11, German Fernancle7, l l llflt tadhed, 3 ~3 18 12 Stephen Prfer, NrkE{Oregon TC Elite, 3 44 59

2, q-Galor<!le Anderson, Brooks/feam USA Minnesota 4 10 08 3, q-Katherrne Macke;, Brooks. 4 10 54 4, q-SaraVaughn, tJrke, 4 10.57 5, q-Sarah Bowman, New Balance, 4 'IU 65 6, Alrce Sdhmidt. Nrke, 4 10 04 Z Amy llllortrmer. Sauoorry. 4 12 04 8, Kate Gra<e, OrselldNevv .IPrseyNcw Ynrk,4 12fl2 fl PhreheWrrght. Nrke, 4 13 65 10, Heather Kamp1, ,1\srcs/ leam USA Minnesota 4 1403 11, Jordan I lasay, Or8(Jon,4 1SS7 17, Melrssa Sak>rm, New Balance, ~ 16 33 3,000 Steeplchase Final 1, Emma Coburn, Colorado, 0 32 78 2, Brrdget Ftarrek, Nrke/Oregurr TC Elrte 9 35 62 3, Shalaya Kw . Colorado, 9 35 73 4, Ashley Hrggrnson, Saucony, 9:38 06. 5, Lrsa Agurklra, Nrke. 94 19G 0, Carrre Dimoff. Bo.vennan AthiAtrc Cli rh, 9 45 m 7, [lelrlah DrCresoenzo, 1-'Lrrna'~Jew Jersey ~lew'lbrk Irack Club, 946 30 0, Sara llall, .llsrcs, 94763 9, Stephanre Garcra, New Ra01nce, 8·5fl74 10, Sarah Pflase, unattachad, 9 b3 62 11 , Mason Cathey, Sauoony, 9 54 07 12, Jamre Cheever, Orselle/Team USA Mrnnesola 9 56 51 13, Releka Siwve, Kansas, "10 02 82 ·14. Pebeo::a Wade, RK:e. 10 ·10 50 Shot put Final 1, Jrllran Camarena-W rDrams, Nrke/NYAC, 62-10 l> 2 Mrdhelle Caner, Nrke, 60-11 1< 3 Tia Rronks. Oklahoma 60-? 4, KP.arsten Peq:Jies, MISsoun, b9-9 Y2 b, Sarah Stevens-VValker, ShoreAC, 58-11 Y, 6, Alyssa Harsslen, Anzona,

58-2 Yz ZTillarry HlNiiard, unalladred, 56-2 8,JellE'Ja McCall, Southern lllinors, 55-"ll! lf, 0, Barllre Gbson, Amona, 55-8 )!, 10, Bnttany Srrritlr, llinuO> State, 54-6 11, liecey Hoover, unattadhed, 54-0 12, Adrrane Blcwrtt-Wi lson, unattadhod, 53 10 V,

Javelin Qualifying (fop 12 advance to the frnal) 1, q-Kara Pallersm, .l\srcs, 198-5 2. q-Radrel Yurkovrd1, r~rke, "ll:l5-"1 ::>, q-Kark>e lvlcQuik>n, unottadhed, 182-10 4, q-Brrtt<rny Bormon, Oklal rurrra, 178-9 5, q-Kirr rberlw Horr ultun, Nrke, 17510 6 q-Aiia a DeShasre r, tJrke, "174-9. 7, q Arrana looc, unattadhcd, 1#1 8 8, q Kayla W rlkrnson-Cogrove, unattad1e:l. 171-0 9, q-Amy Backe!. 11nattached. 171-2 10. q-Dana R:>rrndsLyon, 170-0 11, q-Hak>y Crouser, unattaK:hed, 165-7 12, q-Lergh Petranoff,Turbo)aV Athletrc Clrrh. 104-B n, Rrianna Rarn, Stanford, 167-4 1~ . Emr~ Tyrrell , Montana State, 161-/ 1b, JennrferAL£trn, ShoreAC, 18).10 16, Laura Lof1L. Ferm Slale, 160-7 1Z Km Kreuer, Ni<e "157-"1"1. "18, Samantha Hatten, unattadhed, 155D 10, Heather Bergmann, Knnsns, 154-5 20 LauraAsrrrrakrs,TexasA&M. 154-3 21. Grace Zolh"nan, Central Park Track Club, "152-8 22, Parge Blackburn, U S ! 11r Force, 151-9 23, Randr I licks, unattadhed, 151-1 24 Onttanyll.anstad, unanadhad, 14ll4 Long jump Qualifying (fop 12 advance to frnal) 1, q-Jnnoy Delooch, Nrke, 23-5 y, 2, q-\/m hn Thurnas. Acadelll\' of Art. 22-10 )!, 3 q-Bnttrrey Reese, Nrke 22-7 4, q-WhrtrreyGrpson, ~Jr ke, 22 5 5, q Fum mrJrmoh. Nrkc, 22 1 6, q Shame ka llllarshall. ShoreAC, 21-11 h 7, q-Chelsea Hayes, Lo1ns1anaTedl, 2 1-1 0 8, q-Brianna GIAnn,

tJYi\C, 21-5 lf, 9, q-lon 1-blk, unattadhed, 21-5 l> 10, q-ll.ndrea Geubelle, Kansas, 21-3 y, 11 , qRose Ridhmond unattaK:hed, 71- % 17, q-Akba McKrnney, unattad1ed, 21- 1/z 13, Karynn Dunn, Stanford, 20-10 14, Jessie Garnes, unattact,ed, 20-9 15, Amber Bledsoe, unalloched. 20-7. 16. Leah Eber, unattad1ed, 20-2 y, '17, Sonnrsha W rlliams, UCF, 20 2 !4 18, ~latasha Coloman, Unrted Southern ExpressTrack, 20-2 !4 19, Bnttn1DD<nn-Smrth. 1 JnattadlAd, 20-1 V2 20

(tre). JameshaYoungblood, unattached, and La Kadron I•Jery, uoattached, 19-11 y, 22,Trl'.nca Mock. Oklahoma, 1!'1-11 n , StPphanre I e FENer, unattoched, 19-10 1< -Tranna lvladrsm , Saucony, pass

HEPTATHLON 100 hurdles Heat 1 - 1, Lrr rdsay Sd rw ar1Z Soutlr AiaL'<Ina, "13 94 2, Heather Mrller, Central ParkTrack Club, 14.18 3, Kasey Hrll, unattadhod, 14.30 4, Kl"3nr Profrt Mil"yland 14 0 1 Heat 2- 1, Chant3A Moll.1rllan, rmattadhed, 13 36 2, 1\bbrr Stechsdhulte, unattached, 13 76 3, [ mrly Fearson, unattadhed 14 03 4, .l \isha Adams. unattadhed, 14 4 1. Heat 3 - ·1 , Barbara Nwabil, UCSB. 13 68 2, Jessrcn Flax, W Olconsrn, 13 70 3 Ln&-.,oy LettuN, Ceiltrdl MISSJUII, 1396 4, Dedl ll ta l dtl tw n, V\/lsoons1n, 14 00 Heat 4 1, All<oon Reasor San Drcgo State, 10 GG 2. Sharon Dav. Asres, 10 71 3, Bettre Wade, NrkA, 13 72 4, Ryann Krars, Kansars State, 1384 Ileal 5- 1,Yvette Lewrs, unattached, 12 04 2, Hvleas Fountarn, Nrke, 1? !l6 3, Chelsea C.arnerEades, West Vrrgrnra, 12 ~ ~ - Shakera Pnnid<, A nzona State, 13 60 High ju"1' 1, Nv;nba 6-1 v, 2, Fountarn, 6-1 y, 3, Doy 6- 1 ~'2 4 WOOe, 5-11 ~ 5. Lettwv. 5-8% 6. Ada111S, 5-8 '!4 7 (t<!l. Krars and Levvrs, 5-8 % 9 it<!), Stochschultc and McM rllan, 5 7 % 11, Flax, 57 %

12, Pearson, &6 ~ 13 (t1e1, Schwartz and

Carr>eeFarles, !i-6 Y, 1S (tre).ll.lrller and Pinn<:k, b-0 % 1/, Profit, b-11 '\1.4 18, Reaser, b-11 Y-1 19 Lathan, 5-3. 20, Hrll, 5-3. Shot put 1, MdvHian, 40-3 Y, 2 Wade, 44-8 % 3, Stech~d rultt:::l. 44-1 Y2 4. Day. 43-11 % 5, Fuu1rta1n. 43-2 \', 6, Latham, 41-61/z 7, Nwaba, 41-·1 l'z 8, Hrll, 40 7 % 9, R-ofrt 40 4% 10, Lcttwv, 39-9 % 11, Krars, 39-4 Y, 12, Reaser, 39- v, 13, C3rrreeEades. 38-11 14. Flax. 38-9 1/z 15, Pearson, 38-7 16, Mrlk>r, 384 17,/\dam s, 37-2 )!, 10, Prmrck, 36-2 19, Schwartz, 35-8 % 20, I e-No;, / B-.1 200 Heal 1 - 1, lvlcMrllarr, 24 32 2. Lellow. 24 5 1 3, Flax, 24 75 4, Stechsdhu~e. 24 88. 5, Latharn , 25 13 Heat 2 - 1, Nw<hl 24 33 2, Schwartz, 24 39 3, Pflarson. 24 53 4 Profrt 24 54 5, WadA, 24 84 Ileal 3 - 1, I IIII, 23 00 2 neaser, 24 12 3, Milker, 74 77 4 Ar:lams, ?4 38 S, Krars, 74 87 Heat '' - 1, L<:wrs, 23 JO :!, Carrrer-Eades, 23 80 3, Fountarn, 23 84 4, Dav, 24 26 5, Pirmick 2443

Women

200 Semifinals (fop two from each heat plus next t\w fastest ndvnnce to hnnls)

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Heat 1 - 1. q-Jer Tanr d I, Nrk~. 22 30 2, q-Tranna M adrson, Saucony, 22 33 3, q-Branca Knrght. addas 22 34 4, q Auncyall Scott, UCF, 22 GO G. Porscha Lucas, Sauoony 22 70 0, Larrryn WriiBms, Sarrcony 23 07 7. Chalonda Goodman, lexas 23 23 Heat 2 - 1, q-Sanya RrdhardS-Ross, Nrke 22 15 2, q-Knrberlyn Duncan. LSU, 22.37 3, Octavrous Freeman, UCF. Zl 71 4 , LaShaunte'a Mccre, Nrke, 22 85 5. Notasha Hmtrngs, Unoor Armour, 22 93 6, .t-Jexrs Lu;e, Murray State, 23 10 Shalonda Solomon, Reebok, 24 17 Heat 3 1, q Allyson Fclrx Nrkc, 22 30 2. q-Carmelrta Jeter, Nrke, 22 04 3, Trffany Tcwnsend. adrdffi, 22 96 4. Cllaronda Wi llrams, adrdas, 22 98 5, 1\lexam m /\nderson, Nrke, 23 09 6, Joanna Atkms, unattadhed, 23 20 Z Parrs IJanres. Kansas, 7:l J6

400 hurdles Semifinals (fop 1our from each heat make frna~) Hrot 1 - 1, q- Georganne Molrne, Anzcm, 54 72 2, q-Tiffdrr(Wrllro rr rs. urratta:lred, 55 47 3. q-Chnstrne Spence, nnattadled, 55 72 4, q-Cassandra late, LSU, 55 77 5, Latosha Wallace, unattadhed, 55 70 6 Jennrfer Grossarth, unarrached, !i6 1ll 7, Nroole I eadh, Nrke, !i6 79 ~- Jernarl Hayes, unattad1ad, 1 00 n Heat 2 - 1, q-Larshrnda Demus, ~J i<e, 5441 2, q-T'Erea Brown, addas, 55 13 3, q-Domrrrrque Darden, unattaohedm 55 7U 4, q-Turqorse Thompson, UCLA 55 73. 5, EllenWorth<rn,Tenr..ssee, 55 87 6, Ayla S rrr~lr, urrattad red, 56 70 7,Thandr Stewart, Mramr 56 75 FS, Queen

Standings Tlrrouglr lour events) 'I, Fountan, 3,948 pornts 2, Day, 3,7913, M cMrlkln, 3,762 4 , Nwoba, 3.736 5. Wade, 3,680 6, Corr<:rEaoos, 3,624 Z Sted'rsd rulte, 3,547 8, LEWIS, 3,5 14 9, LenON, 3,502 10, Krars, 3,473 11, Flax, 3.459 12, Reaser, 3.437 13, Pinnck, 3.414 14. Adams, 3 400 1G, M rller, 3,39G 10, Pearson, 3,381 17, Schwartz, 3,:lA1 18, Hrl . 3,~1 -1 19, Latham, 3,2~1 20, Profrt 3,276

TRANSACTIONS Sunday's Sports lransactio ns BASEBALL American League BALTIM ORE ORIOLES - AdOOd DH Jun Theme to the 25m an roster Recalk>d RHP M>Juc l Gonzalez from Norfolk (Ill Optroncd RHPTommy Hunter OF Xavrer ii:Jery and LHP Bnan lvlau rsz to Norfolk tJI:WYCH KYi\NKI:I:S - ! 1cqurred KHP Chad Quails from Ftiladephra for a player to be namP.o:i or r.ash

TORONTO BLUE JAYS - Agreed to terms wrth RHI' Chase DeJm~ on a mrnor league contract

Nat ional League ATLAI..JTA BRAVES Agreed to terrnsw rth

RHP Ben Sheets on a m1nor league contract and assrgned hrm to M rssrssppr ISU COLOKi\LlO HOCKII:S - Kecalk>:J LHP Drew Fbmeranz from Cobrado Sprrngs IFI:U Optroned RHP Grrrlkermo lvlosooso to \ .oloracb Spnngs East ern League TR ENTON TH U ~JDER

- llnnounced RHP

Donny Farquhar has been ass1gned to the temr1

Hamson, Saucony

1,500 Semifinals (fop frve rn eadh heat pus next tJVo best trmes advance) Heat 1 - 1, q-Morgan Uoeny, ad>:Jas, ~ 08 00 2. q-Jenny Srmpson, New Balance, 4 09 12 3, q-Margaret lrrfdd, NYAC 4 09 38 4, q-A111a Pierce Nrke, 4 09 5 1 5, q-Nrcok> Sch<'fll€11, Nli\C, 4 09 60 6, q Tronrerc M oser, Nrkc, 4 10 10 Z q-Brenda lvlal1rnez, N€\v Balance, 4 10 73 8, Katre Flcrx1. \tJashrngton. 4 11 38 9, Kenoo lomlin, Nrke 4 1139 10. /\shk>y M rlk>r, Nebraska, 4 1149 11, Greta r eldman, Pirncetm , 4 1? 79 17, Kany Hamrrc, Rlt'\DHA. 4 1? S? Heat 2 - 1. q-Shannon Ro•Jibury, t..Jrke, 4 09 00

A merican Association EL Pl'\SO DIABLOS SiJncd RHP Freddy Flores GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS - S9ned LHP lyler IJeetjen LINCOLN SALTD8GS - Srgned LIIP M orses Mek>ndP-7 and RHP Rrcarrlo FstevP-7 WICHITA WINGNUTS - Srgned Edgar R Mortrnez, released INF Jwrr lvl Rrdhmdson and LHP Slrawn Levvock

Can-Am League QUEBEC CAF1TALES - Sgned OF Josh Garton Relea>8d OF ~lick Santomar m Frontier League ROCKF ORD RIVFRH.ii.\NKS - Rele..'lsed RHP Artre Clyde and LHP Jack Cravvford

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MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012

THE OBSERVER - 7C

SPORTS

OLYMPIC TRACK TRIALS

Spearman sprints to 200 victorv • Felix, Tarmoh face runoff today for third berth on the 100-meter Olympic team EUGENE (AP)-With a Monday nmoff in the women's 100 meters still looming over the U.S. track trials, Wallace Spearmon kept the men's 200 controversy-free with an easy victory. Speannon got off to a slow strut, but recovered in time to vvin in 19.82 seconds Sunday at Hayward Field. His victory- and his chance for redemption at the London Games after losing the bronze medal to disqualification in Beijingwas an expected finish to what should have been the conclusion to the trials. Instead, Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh will nm Monday afternoon to settle a thirdplace tie in the 100 for the final spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Felix and Tarmoh finished in a dead heat for third in the 100 more than a week ago behind winner Carmelita Jeter and Tianna Madison, putting the team for the event in limbo. Track officials had no policy in place to resolve it but the next day devised a tiebreaker that included the options of a runoff or a coin flip. The decision was put offeight days to allow Felix and Tarmoh to focus on the 200, which Felix handily won Saturday night. Tannoh finished fifth. On Sunday morning the athletes got together \vitlt track officials and decided on the Monday nmoff USA Track and Field was criticized because there was no tiebreaking policy in the first place and because the matter lingered

for so long. It certainly got most of the attention on Sunday as the trials wound to a close. Wearing his sunglasses, Spearman overcame his shaky start and finished the 200 well in frontofrrnmei~up Maruice Mitchell and Isiah Young. Spearmon is anxious to erase the bad memories from Beijing, when he was disqualified for a lane violation. "That's definitely something that's been on my mind since 2008. It's hard to make one Olympic team, go and make the final, step on the line when you thought you had a medal, do about 300 meters of the victory lap and have to live with that," he said. "lfl didn't make the team this year, that would've been on my mind the rest of my lifu -the chance I could've had. Being able to go back and make my second Olympic team and have a chance at redemption, I don't take my second chances lightly. I'm going to go out there and leave it all on the track.'" Spearman was the obvious favorite in the field, which was somewhat diluted when sprinters Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay decided to pass after securing spots on the Olympic team in the 100.And reigning Olympic 200 bronze medalist Walter Dix didn't run because of a lingering hamstring injury that was apparent in the 100. Dix's only option for making it to London will be as a member of the 400 relay team. Shortly after Spearman claimed his third U.S. title in the event, his good friend Usain Bolt ran the 200 at the Jamaican Trials, finishing second to Yohan Blake.The tiio of Blake, Bolt and Spearman instantly became the favorites going into London. In other events on Sunday, defending outdoor champion Lashinda Demus won the

women's 400 hurdles in 53.98,joiningrunnerup Georganne Moline and third-place finisher T'Erea Brown on the Olympic team. On the men's side, Michael Tinsley won the 400 hmdles in48.33, besting reigning Olympic champion Angelo Taylor and defending Olympic silver medalist Kerron Clement. BershawnJackson, the defending Olympic bronze medalist, fell into the finish but finished fourth. London will be Taylm)s fourtl1 Olympics. "Not many people make it to their fourth Olympic team, so this is something that I really wanted to do," Taylor said." I knew the competition I was facing. My main goal was just to stay healthy, and goal No. 2 was just to make the team." Leo Manzano won the men's 1,500 in 3:35.75, followed byfonner Oregon Ducks teantmates Matthew Centrowitz and Andrew Wheating. "I knew I needed to stay calm, stay smooth," Manzano said after becoming a two-time Olympian. ''There were some times I kind of got caught up, but I just needed to stay calm, bring it back around and just shoot for home." Morgan Uceny won the women's 1,500 in 4:04.59, earning a place on the team with runner-up Shannon Rowbrny and third-place finisher Jenny Simpson. Simpson has the American record in the 3,000 steeplechase, but switched to the 1,500 and is the reigning world champion in the event. "The hardest thing about tlte tiials tlmt separates it from any other race you nm in your life is that your emotions can slip away from you," Simpson said. "On final stretch, I just fult this overwhehning relief I didn't even

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It was too close even for the camera to call in the women's 100-meter finals June 23 between Allyson Felix and JenebaTarmoh.

care my time or my place. I was just so happy the three of us were going to make it." Brittney Reese won her fifth straight U.S. title in the long jrunp witl1 a leap of 23 feet, 5 1/2 inches. The two-time world champion -v~-ill be joined in London by nmner-up Chelsea Hayes and Janay DeLoach. Brittany Borman won the javelin with a throw of201-9. Kara Patterson was second at 196-2, but tlrird-place finisher Kimberly Hamilton did not have the Olympic ''A" standard need to qualify for the games and the third spot on the U.S. team went to fourthplace finisher Rachel Yurkovich.

Upsets could make for a 'smashing' London Olympics Bylim Dahlberg AP Sports Columnist

David Beckham -v~-ill be missing and so, likely, will Oscar Pistorius, whose remarkable nm on his magical blades came up agonizingly short. They were always going to be sideshows in London anyway. When London snatched the Olympics out of the hands of Paris a few years back, the British were pretty confident they would score well. The Queen will be on hand, of course. So will Paul McCartney, leading some 80,000 people in a sing along to open the gan1es this month. The former Beatie will top an opening act that, in contrast to the sterile proceedings in Beijing, features sheep, horses and chickens, among other things. There's even a cloud that produces rain, as if London needs any more ofthat. Then the real stars take the stage for what could be an Olympics unlike any other. Weve gotten a taste of it over the past few weeks as Michael Phelps dueled with Ryan Lochte in the pool and Usain Bolt for a moment found himself the second-best runner in his own country. But there's more, much more. Always is in an Olympics, even if some of the sports are so arcane they are barely understandable. Swimming is one we do understand, and this could be the swim

meet of the century. Phelps might not win eight golds again with Lochte challenging him at almost every tum, but he will win enough to add to his 14 gold medals and stamp himself as perhaps the greatest Olympian ever. Lochte will win his share of gold, too, but the breakout star in the pool could be 17-year-old Missy Franklin, who already has the best nickname in the spmt. Missy the Missile has big hands, size 13 feet, and the kind of sprinter's speed that should make her a multiple medalist. Just when everyone gets out of the water and takes a deep breath, track begins, and Bolt takes center stage. But the World's Fastest Man was beaten by countryman Yohan Blake in the 100 meters in Jamaica's Olympic trials and also could be challenged by Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay in a 100 that brings back hints ofthe 1988 final in Seoul with Carl Lewis. In between the biggest nan1es in tennis will duel on the grass at Wimbledon, and a U.S. basketball team headed by LeBron and Kobe will preen its way to another gold. And then there's Zara Phillips, the 31-year-old granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, carrying on a family tradition and competing in equestrian. But Be\jing can't match the flavor of these games, with tennis at Wimbledon and beach volleyball just outside the prime minister's 10 Downing Street residence.

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Former Oregon Duck M att Centrowitz (right) finishes right behind Leo M anzano who won the men's 1,500 meters at the U.S. Olympic track trials in 3 minutes, 35.75 seconds in Eugene Sunday.

Felix grabs 200-meter win after wild week

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Allyson Felix celebrates her first place finish in the women's 200 meters at the U.S. OlympicTrials Saturday in Eugene.

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EUGENE (AP)- There was no dead heat, this time. Allyson Felix ran a lifetime-best 21.69 seconds in the 200-meter final on a rainsoaked track Saturday night in the U.S. Olympic trials. She easily pulled away, no signs of tile stress from the last week weighing her down. Still to be determined is whether she'll be competing in tile 100 after finishing in a third-place tie with training partner Jeneba Tarmoh last Saturday. They might have a nmoff- a winnertake-all race - or flip a coin to decide the final spot for the London Games in the event. Another option is Felix simply surrendering her spot to Tarmoh, because she's already going in the 200 and Tarmoh isn't after finishing a distant fifth. A resolution is likely to come Sunday. On this night, the Felix had tl1e stage to herself Wearing neon yellow compression sleeves on her legs, Felix was easy to spot as she settled into the blocks. She was even easier to detect once she flew off the struting line,jrunping out to a commanding lead. Felix smiled as she

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crossed the finish line and clapped her hands before raising them high over her head. Whew. She was in. "I knew she was going to be fast," her coach Bobby Kersee said. "But I didn't know she was going to roll out like this. That was very, very impressive." Carmelita Jeter finished 0.42 seconds behind and Sanya Richards-Ross even farther back in third to round out the London-bound team. No matter, it's still a double for both of them as Jeter also won the 100 and Richards-Ross captured the 400. "My coach really didn't want me to run, because I caught a little cramp after the100," Jeter said. "I'm sure everybody is a little relaxed now." Kersee told The Associated Press that Sunday morning he and his two athletes, Felix and Tamwh, will sit down for breakfast and reach a decision. Felix's run was one for the ages as she turned in the fourth-fastest time ever by an American and best since Marion Jones nearly 14 years ago. The late Florence G1iffitlt-Joyner had the other two, including the world record of21.34.

"I just tried to keep digging and keep going," said Felix, whose previous best time was 21.81. "It's all a blm now." She was every bit a blur on the track - unlike the 100 decision process. In a race that's usually over in 11 seconds, the outcome has lingered on for more than 168 hours. It's become the cloud over the trials - even more tilan the constant rain because USA Track and Field had no protocol in place to deal with this sort of dead heat. USATF officials quickly scrambled to adopt a tiebreaking procedure. The organization has been criticized for not having something in place long before the trials. Every other sport has some sort of carefully worked-out plan. In swimming, there's S\vim-offs to break a deadlock. After six taxing rounds, Felix and Tarmoh will now tum their attention to breaking this tie. They have until the end of trials Sunday to officially make a decision, but there may be some wiggle room. The United States Olympic Committee doesn't officially need tltelist of names for the squad until Tuesday.

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8C -THE OBSERVER

MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012

SPORTS

OLYMPIC SWIMMING TRIALS

Phelps shoots for eight

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Michael Phelps wrapped up another stellar week at the U.S. trials Sunday night, rallying to win the 100-meter butterfly and secure his spot in five individual races at the Olympics

Coughlin makes third Olympic swim team

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Missy Franklin won the the 200 backstroke Saturday, setting the fastest time in the world this year with a time of2:06.12 at the U.S. Olympic trials.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP)- Natalie Coughlin hllllg on to make her third Olympics with a sixth-place finish in the 100-meter freestyle on Saturday night, giving her a chance to win a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in London. But it won't be in an individual event. The 29-yem:~old Califomian had already missed out in the 100 backstroke, where she is the two-time defending Olympic champion, and the 100 butterfly. Coughlin was down to her last chance in the 100 free, needing a top-six finish in the eightwoman final to eam consideration for the 400 free relay team. She got it. Coughlin beat out Dana Vollmer by 17-hundreds of a second for the sixth and last spot. ''Yes, it's a relief to make my third Olympic team, but going into this race I just wanted to be proud of myself afterwards," she said. "I went for it and I gave the best effort that I could." Jessica Hardy also folllld redemption on Saturday night with a surprising win in the same race that Coughlin was in. The Califomian better known for her breaststroke beat out a loaded field in the 100 free to make the Olympic team four years after she had to sit home because of a positive drug test. Hardy touched in 53.96 seconds, edging out teenager Missy Franklin, who was second, and Allison Schmitt, who took third. "I'm on a different planet now, and

I think that swim for me was 100 percent emotional," said Hardy, who clapped her hand to her mouth in shock as she checked the scoreboard. "It was heart the whole time. It wasn't so much physical capacity, just staying calm and enjoying it. That's what made the difference." While Hardy was in lane six, Coughlin swam in lane one on the far outside, where there's less turbulent water. She went out fast, exploded off the first tum and then hung on with one thought in her mind over the last 25 meters. "Get my hand to the freakin' wall," she said, smiling. Coughlin's results at the eight-day trials weren't what she had been expecting, especially in her signature event. She was under world-record pace at the tum of the 100 back on Wednesday, but she couldn't hold off Franklin and Rachel Bootsma. Coughlin finished third. Coughlin was setting standards in the 100 back when many ofher current rivals were age-group swimmers. She was the first woman to win back-to-hack titles in the san1e event in consecutive Olympics in 2004 and 2008, and the first woman to sv.im the event in llllder 1 minute. "I got a little overzealous in training and didn't focus on the recovery nearly as much," she said."I swam a lot more this year than I ever have or at least in the past 10 years thinking that would be a really good thing, and for me appm·ently that wasn't it. But it's fine, I'm at peace with it."

Ol\IIAHA, Neb. (AP)- Michael Phelps' Olympic program is set. He'll be going for another eight gold medals in London. And get ready to see a lot of Missy Franklin. She'll be busy, too. Phelps wrapped up another stellar week at the U.S. trials Sunday night, rallying to win the 100-meter butterfly and secure his spot in five individual races at the Olympics. Phelps was slow off the blocks and made the tum in sixth place. But he caught Tyler McGill on the retum lap and surged to the wall to win 51.14 seconds, well offhis worldrecord pace (49.82) but fastest in the world this yem: McGill hllllg on for the second Olympic spot in 51.32. Ryan w chte, swimming an event he normally doesn't in major competitions, just missed adding another race to his already busy program. He was third, 33-hlllldreths behind McGill. Phelps, who won an Olympic-record eight golds at the 2008 Beijing Games, is set to swim the same events in London: the 100 and 200 fly, the 200 and 400 individual medley and the 200 freestyle, as well as all three relays. In an ominous sign for his rivals, Phelps isn't happy with just winning. He's still looking for the perfect race. "That was a pretty crappy first 50 and a pretty terrible finish," Phelps said. "I should have taken another stroke. It felt OK It didn't feel great, didn't feel tenible. "It's done, we're done." Well, not quite. The races that really matter are still to come in London. "It shows that I can do the kind of event progrmn like tlris at a high level again," Phelps said. "We were struggling over the last couple years at doing one event at this level. (It's good) being able to get a couple under the belt this week and hopefully build offofthis. It will be good to get home and start heading toward London." Phelps legacy is already secure, no matter what he does in London. Franklin's star is still on the rise. The high school senior-to-be locked up her fourth individual event with a dominating win in the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:06.12 seconds, fastest in the world this year and nearly 11!2 seconds ahead ofl'llllner-up Elizabeth Beisel, who secured the second spot in London at 2:07.58. The 17-year-old Franklin had already eamed spots in the 100 and 200 freestyle and 100 back. She's plans to swim in three relays. "I can't believe I have seven events," she said "It's so ove1whelming but so exciting. The whole week went really, really well." The 200 back is Franklin's best event. She's the defending world champion and heads to London as the overwhelming favorit in that race.

Evans' dream comeback ends with a smile OiviAHA, Neb. (AP) - Janet Evans finished 53rd out of 65 swimmers in the 800-meter freestyle preliminaries at the U.S. trials on Saturday, ending the fom1er Olympic champion's comeback at age 40 with a smile on her face. Evans completed the 16-lap race in 9 minutes, 1.59 seconds, placing her eighth out oflO swimmers in her heat won by Jamie Bohllllicky, a 21-year-old who swam 8:48.42. Evans' time was far offher seed time of8:46.89. "I wish I had swam faster, but I think I will be totally grateful," she said. "Grateful for the fact that I was able to do it and my body held up and people who supported me. 111 be happy I did it instead of sitting on my couch wondering 'what if"' Evans climbed out of the pool for the last time to cheers from the sellout crowd that knew her comeback was over. She smiled and gave a small wave before disappearing below the deck. She also didn't advance out of the 400 free prelims on Tuesday, when she finished 80th among 113 swimmers. ''Yes, this is definitely it," she said. "I just signed my retirement papers. First thing I did." The queen of distance swimming was a three-time Olympian who won the 800 free at the 1988 and '92 Olympics, and was lllldefeated in the grueling event for eight years during her stellar career. She retired after the 1996 Games,

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Evans

eventually marrying and having two children. "I'm just looking forward to sitting in the stands finally;' said Evans, who plans to be in wndon during the games. "I don't have to go warm up." She attempted a comeback as a way to challenge herself "It became about more than making the Olympic team," she said. "It became about doing something for myself and inspiring others to have the courage to go do something they're scm·ed ofdoing or is a little bit outside their comfort wne!' Evans considered her comeback a success, having enjoyed sharing it with her yollllg daughter and son and her parents, who were all in Omaha. "It's just so fun to be back. It makes

me feel yollllg," she said. "I'm out there on that pool deck with these kids. Sometime I wonder if people are going to see all the wrinkles and see that I am not the same age as all these kids out here." Evans' 2-year-old son, Jake, slept through her 400 free prelim, while 5-year-old Sydney asked her mother if she had won. "I said, 'No, I didn't win,"' Evans replied. "She said, 'OK, I still love you.' Your kids will love you no matter what." Kate Ziegler; who didn't make the 800 free final in Be~jing, was the top qualifier for Sllllday's final in 8:27.61. Katie Ledecky, a 15-year-old from Bethesda, Md., was second at 8:27.91. Chloe Sutton, who made the Beijing Olympics as an open-water swimmer, was fourth. Like Evans, the race also marked the end of trials for two-time Olympian Katie Hoff, who won't be going to London. She finished 13th - five spots out of the final - in 8:39.03. The 22-year-old, who won five events at the trials four years ago, finished 20th in the 200 free prelims, missing a spot in the semifinals by 0.32 seconds. She didn't advance out of the 400 free prelims after feeling sick from a stomach virus. "I'm proud of myself for doing it," said Hoff; who had been llllsure on Friday whether she would scratch the event. "Obviously, I wanted to be better, but I took it out and tried to hold on and couldn't. Somebody told me my career is about not rolling over in adversity.''

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