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Vietnam memorial wall opens Thursday By Bill Rautenstrauch The Observer

:Weal Vietnam veterans and their many helpers are counting down the homs now to the realization of a cherished dream. Beginning Thmsday; a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., goes on display for five days at the La Grande Gun Club, thanks to the efforts of members of the High Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4060 in Union, and a host of other volunteers. The five-day display marks the culmination of months of hard work and fund raising, but the effort will be well worth it, said Byron Whipple, a Post 4060 member who also works as the Union County Veterans Service Officer. "It's exciting," Whipple said. "A lot of the vets want to know ifit's open 24 homs, because they want some quiet time at night to sit at the wall."

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Forest herbicide use halted By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

All he:rbicide use on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has been halted due to an injunction approved by U.S. District Court Judge

Michael Simon. Simon's opinion was released June 29 in response to a lawsuit entered by the League ofWilderness Defenders/Blue Mountain Biodiversity. The suit was

against the Forest's weed control management plan that expanded its list of approved herbicides to combat invasive plant species. Now the WallowaWhitman National Forest

is prohibited from using chemicals to control noxious weeds until the Forest conducts further analysis of the cumulative effects of herbicide use. However, Simon did rule

in the Forest Service's favor on two other points made in the suit. He disagreed with the plaintiff's claim that the plan didn't comply with the See FOREST, 6A

Dreams take flight Darryl Fisher, left, and his son, Zack, lower photo, travel throughout the Northwest providing plane rides for seniors.

Wall built in 1982 The wall in Washington, D.C. was built in 1982 and bears the names of51,195 service members who died in the Vietnam conflict Designed to serve as a place of healing for those affected by one ofthe most divisive wars in United States history; it is maintained by the National Parks Service. In 1983, John DeVitt, who served in the war as a helicopter gun chie~ came up with the idea of a replica that would travel the country; giving thom;ands more people the chance to experience the wall. Devitt and fellow Californian veterans Gary Haver and Norris Shears found funding and nationwide support to create the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Mobile). Today; the monument is simply called The Moving Wall. It has appeared in hundreds of towns and military posts across the country. After High Valley Post member and Vietnam veteran Ken McCormack and friends visited The Moving Wall in Lewiston, Idaho, they made up their minds to bring the display to La Grande. They raised the money necessary and recruited a small army of volunteers to help. The volunteers will pull security duty; man the first aid tent, help direct people to specific names on the wall, and more. The Oregon National Guard will be on hand, displaying vehicles and equipment. See WALL,7A

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Dan Kramer of La Grande expresses his enthusiasm as the 1942 Boeing Steadman biplane prepares for takeoff at the Union County Airport.

Three area seniors get Hight of alifetime By Dick Mason The Observer

:Wree Leonard, who turned 89 on July 10, has spent much ofher life reaching out to this community as a registered nmse and a leader ofNeighbor to Neighbor Ministries. A week ago Tuesday morning, the tables were turned. Leonard was the one receiving a gestme of good¥till.

Leonard was given an unforgettable birthday gift - a 15-minute flight over the Grande Ronde Valley in a 1942 Boeing Stearman Leonard biplane. The flight was provided by pilot Darryl Fisher ofAgeless Aviation Dreams, a nonprofit organization based near Carson City; Nev., which provides biplane flight.;; for seniors throughout theNorthwest. "It was wonderful," said Leonard, who lives at Grande Ronde Retirement Center. Leonard will never forget how hard Fisher worked to make her flight an enjoyable experience, noting that he even carried her off the plane after the flight. "That was the best part. That was very nice," said Leonard, who was the leader of Neighbor to Neighbm; an organization that helps the less fortunate in Union County, for 16 years.

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'1 thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I had to take it." - Sharon Jensen

Leonard was one of three Grande Ronde Retirement residents who received biplane rides. Fellow seniors Dan Kramer and Sharon Jensen also found themselves airborne in Fisher's World War II-era plane. Jensen "I thought it was a once-in-alifetime opportunity and I had to take it," Jensen said. The flight had a calming influence on Jensen. "It was not like I thought it was going to be. It was relaxing," she said. Jensen enjoyed the link to the past the biplane provided. "I wanted to be part of history; and I feel like was," she said. Kramer; when asked if he would to take another flight on the plane, answered without hesitation. "I would fly again tomonuw. I would love to." Kramer, Jensen and Loree took off and landed at Union County Airport before a curious and excited group of fellow Grande

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Ronde Retirement residents who came to watch. "It was just as exciting for the ones who were watching as the ones going up," said Dona Duncan, the life engagement coordinator for the Grande Ronde Retirement Residence. Fisher's stop in La Grande to provide senior flights was one of at least 10 he is making in Oregon, Washington and Idaho this month. Fisher also provided flights on July 10 in Pendleton and on July 11 in College Place and Richland, Wash. Fisher started providing Ageless Aviation flights a year ago. He is also able to provide them at no cost because of the support of his sponsors, which include Direct Supply; Alliance Insmance Group, PayLess Drug, :Ww-G Skin Pressme Protection System and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Fisher has provided more than 70 flights to seniors in the past year·. Eve1y passenge1; once airborne, has the opportunity to get Fisher to stop the flight early with a simple thumbsdown gestme. To date he has received only thumbs-up signals. Fisher speaks as if providing the flights is a labor oflove. "I'm privileged to be able to do it. My whole mission is to give back to those who have given."

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Outfitter, guide plead guiltv in game case By Bill Rautenstrauch

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Today is July 18, the 200th day of 2012. There are 166 days left in 2012. In history: In 1955 Disneyland opened for the first time. In 1969, after a party on Chappaquiddick Island, Senator Ted Kennedy from Massachusetts drove an Oldsmobile off a bridge and his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne, died. In 1976, Nadia Comaneci became the first person to score a perfect 10 in gymnastics at the Olympics.

An outfitter and a guide from Summe:rv:ille recently pled guilty in federal court to criminal charges involving hunting in the Umatilla National Forest in Washington State. According to a press release from the United State Department of Justice's Eastern District ofWashington, Jon C. Wick, 46, of SummerviHe, pled guilty June 25 to providing guiding services outside the area designated in his special use permit, and providing a service without special use authorization. In the same case, Tod L. Reichert, 72 of Salkum,

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Wash., entered guilty pleas to inteifering witl1 a U.S. Forest Service officer, and knowingly giving false information to a Forest Service office. The press release said that in 2007 Reichert purchased the Eastern Washington Any Bull Elk Governor's Auction Tag, known as the "Governor's Tag," for $47,000. Court documents say Reichert hired Wick, the operator of Outback Outfitters, to provide outfitting and guide services for the hunt. It was also charged that Reichert hired a helicopter service to spot elk to aid in hunting, which is illegal in Washington State. Authorities said that in December of2007, Reichert

killed an elk in the Umatilla National Forest, with Wick's assistance and outside the area the Forest Service had authorized Wick to provide services. Reichert later claimed that Wick had provided no professional services during the hunt or been paid any money for his sernces. Authorities also said that in 2008, Wick again provided services in the Umatilla Nationa! Forest to the purchaser of that year's Governor's Tag, which cost $65,000.At that time, Wick did not have Forest Service authorization to provide the services. In December, 2011, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Reichert

and Wick with several misdemeanor and felony offenses related to elk hunting. Reichert was immediately sentenced following his guilty pleas to Class B misdemeanors June 25. He was ordered to seive two years probation and pay a $5,000 fine. During his probation, he may not enter or remain in any National Forest for hunting or other recreational purposes. "The protection ofour wildlife resources is vitally important to the public and wildlife crimes ~ill not be ignored," said Michael C. Ormsby, United States Attor-

- - - - PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT - - - LA GRANDE POLICE Arrested: Nolan Kim Swart, 53, Union, was arrested M onday on a Unio n County statewide misdem eanor w arrant charging failure to appear. The original charges were criminal mischief in the second degree, and disorderly condu ct in the second degree. Found property: A man Monday repo rted a bike that has been at I Avenue and 13th Street for over a week. An offi ce r responded and determined t he bike is locked t o a fence. Arrest ed: Justin H. Sheline, 23, address unav ailable, was arre st ed Monday o n a Unio n County Northwest States felony w arrant charging failure t o appear. Th e orig inaI charges w ere possession of a co ntrolled substance and driv ing under the influence of intoxicants. Bu rglary: An officer resp onded Monday to a report of a burgl ary to a bu siness in the 1600 bl ock of Adam s Avenue. The offi cer t ook a report. Larceny: A w om an in the 300 block o f 20th Street requested

officer contact Monday regarding a possible theft. An offi cer respon ded and will follow up. Burglary: A w oman requ ested officer conta ct Monday regarding a possible burglary at a residence in the 1300 block of Penn Avenue. An officer m ade contact and too k a report. Vandalism: A woman in th e 1800 bl ock of 26t h Street requested officer contact Monday regarding v andalism . An officer m ade contact and took a report. M ot or v ehicle th eft: A m an in the 900 block of Main Avenue M o nday reported a stolen vehicle. An offi ce r responded and too k a report. The v ehicle w as located in Pendleto n. Vandalism: A w om an in t he 2500 block of Seco nd Street requested offi cer cont act Monday regarding vandalism to her fence. An offi cer responded and will fo llow up. Found property: A bicycl e abandoned in th e 1300 bl ock of Willow St reet w as impounded at th e city sh ops Monday. A ssault: A citizen requested office r co ntact M onday regard-

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killer to justice You don't have to look too far back in history to find stories about people who equate abortion with murder and shoot abortion doctors down, or people who think that the gay lifestyle is an affront to decency and so beat homosexuals to death with fists, clubs or chains. There always have been and always will be folks who make up their own laws and enforce them with violence, regardless of what the law of the land says. Sometimes these people get away ¥.-ith their deeds, but more often, fortunately, they're caught. When they are caught, they are punished, and make no mistake, they are not punished for their beliefs. In this country all people are free to form their own beliefs and express them out loud, or in writing, or at the ballot box. The punishment is for the crime, the assumption of the role ofjudge, jury and executionm; the violent act that degrades society and makes us all less safe and secure. Last March, the carcass of a wolfwas found on private property near Cove, and recently; the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the animal was killed by a criminal act. As hot as emotions are running about wolves in tlris area, it was only a matter of time before something like tlris happened. But that doesn't make it right. We are, after all, a state and a nation oflaws.

Wolves protected In tlris case, the law says wolves in Oregon are protected by the Endangered Species Act, and except in the defense of human life or wi1h a special permit, it is unlawful to kill a wolf Doing so is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine up to $6,250. Wolves and wolf sign have been spotted frequently enough in Union County, but so far no livestock deaths have been reported. Nor has anybody come forward to say they were actually attacked by a wolf And 1his wolf definitely wasn't killed by someone with a permit. Ifit was, that person wouldn't be hiding out today The Cove wolf was killed contrary to law, just as abortion doctors and gay people are killed contrary to law, and it was killed by someone trying to make a point. No doubt it's had the desired effect. It's easy to imagine members of the radical anti-wolf movement snickering up their sleeves whenever 1he Cove wolf is mentioned. It's easy to imagine a certain kind of person saying, ''Well, I guess that shows them who's boss." That wolves are a threat to the ranching community is not in dispute. That stock growers should have the right to protect their property from predation is a given, at least from our perspective. But common sense says those issues are best settled by legislation and law, not by persons unknown committing crimes from out of the shadows. About the only thing worse to consider than rangelands over-run by wolves is a community ruled by vigilante law. Whoever killed that animal should be made to answer. There's nothing funny about it at all.

What price clean air? he federal government is a bull 1hat has found yet another clrina shop, this time in Arizona. It seems determined to inflict, for angelic motives and progressive goals, economic damage on this state. And economic and social damage on Native Americans, who over the years have experienced quite enough of that at Washington's hands. The gain from this pain? The most frequently cited study says ''research to date ... is inconclusive as to whether'' there would be "any perceptible improvement in visibility at the Grand Canyon and other areas of concern." The Environmental Protection Agency says that the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) is "near" 11 national parks, several of which are 175 miles distant. The NGS on Navajo land in northern Arizona burns coal from the Kayenta Mine, which is co-owned by the Navajo and Hopi nations. The EPA is pondering whether all three units ofthe NGS should be required to install the "best available" emission-control technologies, perhaps costing more than $1.1 billion. More than 80 percent of the power plant's employees are Navajo. In 2007, the percentage of the Navajo Nation's population living in poverty was 36.8. But the Navajos, the plant and the

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mine that powers it may be sacrificed to tlris dubious environmental crusade. The new technology would reduce nitrate aerosols. They, howeve1~ are responsible for just 4 percent ofwhat is called "light extinction" over the Grand Canyon. Water falls unbidden from the sky but must be pumped to Arizonans - Tucson is 2,500 feet above sea level. The NGS provides 95 percent of the power for the pumps ofthe Central Arizona Project (CAP), which made Phoenix and most of modem Arizona possible. A study sponsored by the Interior Department estimates that the EPA's mandate might increase the cost of water by as much as 32 percent, hitting agriculture users especially hard. They might be driven back to using scarce groundwater - which was supposed to be protected by the CAP. That is why many environmentalists supported the CAP, one of the largest reclamation projects in U.S. history An Arizona State University study estimates that between now and 2044, the NGS and the mine will contribute $20 billion to the state's economy and provide 3,000 jobs each year. Ifthere is an NGS. Its site lease expires in 2019. If

the EPA mandates the most expensive technologies, each of the NGS owners would have to weigh whether it is sensible to make large capital investments in a plant that might not operate after that. Furthermore, one of the six owners of the NGS is the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, which may be prohibited by California law - the state may be destitute, but it is determined to fix the climate - from making investments that will extend the life of coal-fired plants. Testifying to Congress last Februai'j~ an EPA official uttered the six-word incantation that summarizes Obama administration policies and progressivism generally: "We do not have to choose." It is, the official said, quoting President Obama, a "false debate"that we have to choose between the "public health benefits from reducing air pollution from power plants" and "growing this economy in a robust way." But benefits usually have costs. And in reality- which is the region contiguous to Washington - two pertinent questions usually are: How much government do you want, and how much are you willing to pay for it in diminished econonric growth? The Obama administration consistently favors more government. Reach the author at georgewill@washpost.com.

Your views Cougar killing disgraceful To the Editor: The taxpayers of this region do not spend vast sums of money protecting predators and game animals for you to kill. Tlris area is not an exclusively authorized big game hunting adventureland for you. In case you have forgotten, when you find a predator or game animal in town, you are required by law to notify ODFW or 1he federal fish and game folks to shoot 1he animal with tranquilizer guns and relocate it. If we shot the cougar found in La Grande last Wednesday night, you would try to put us in jail, but nobody tries to put you in jail. That is unfortunate, because someone needs to remind you that just because you all went to SWAT School you do not

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Obama is trying to take our guns away To the Editor: Regardless of national polls expressing an overwhelming belief in the Second Amendment supporting the individual ownership offirearms, President Obama and SecretaryofState Clinton are actively pursuing a small arms treaty with the United Nations. The UN is adamantly opposed to personal ownership offireanns. The White

House and the United Nations are in agreement. The second paragraph ofArticle VI of our Constitution says, "This constitution and the laws ofthe United States which shall be made in persuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, any thing in 1he constitution or laws of any state to the contrary not withstanding." It has been interpreted by some that this means treaties can supersede the Constitution of the United States. A very frightening thought considering we have a president who at one time declared the Constitution a restrictive docu-

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ment because it limits government powers. Treaties have been refused by several presidents because of the potential weakening of the Constitution. The procedure for treaty passage is for the president to first sign it and at some later date become ratified by a large majority of the Senate. Considering our current Senate, we know that if the president signs a small arms treaty vrith the United Nations, it will be rubber stamped into ratification. The American public will not have any chance for input other than to appeal to our liberal senators. We must, hmvever, make our feelings known to senators, though our opinions will probably be ignored. My contacts with Senators Wyden and Merkley have been in essence,

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Reta Mae Younce died in La Grande Monday, July 16 at age 91. Her funeral service will be Saturday, July 21,2 p.m., at the Union Methodist Church. Interment will be at the Union Cemetery. Reta was born March 26, 1921, in Deep Gap, N.C., the second of eight children born to Columbus and Bessie Mae Watson. She grew up in the country, helping with chores on the family farm. The Watson family loved to sing together. Reta had a beautiful alto voice and sang with her sisters at church and on the radio, pe1forming as the Watson Sisters. She married Dallas W. Younce in December 1939. Dallas owned a small sawmill. Reta cooked for the hired hands, tended a large garden and cared for the farm animals. In 1953 they moved west v.rith their three children to Grant, Mont., where Dallas continued in the sawmill business. The family came to Union in 1958. She and Dallas bought a small farm on the edge of town where togetl1er they raised cattle and tended an apple orchard. Reta's joy in life was spending time with family and close friends. She also loved working in her flower garden and reading. She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Younce) Gray and son-in-law Don of Union; sisters Ora Phillips of Fleetwood, N.C.; Mary May of Lansing, N.C.; Arlee Brown of Elkton, Md.; Violet Osborne of Elkton, Marilyn and Evelyn Neaves ofWhitesett, N.C.; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Dallas and sons George and Larry, sisters Catherine Phillips, Louise Church and brother HowardWatson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Union County Museum, the March of Dimes Foundation, or the charity of your choice, in care of Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fowth St., La Grande OR 97850. Online condolences to the fmnily may be made at W\vw.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

William Lewis Ash and Marie Alice Kight. He attended and graduated from Union High School He then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to London, England, an accomplishment which was a great source of p1ide to him. On May 19, 1995, Larry married Shirley Jean Passwaters. Larry worked at the Union Shopping Center for 10 years. He loved woodworking and music, DJ-ing dances for years and working most recently in maintenance at the Blue Mountain Livestock Exchange. Larry is survived by his wife, Shirley of Union, three sisters, Rose and Helen of La Grande and Shirley of Portland, and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a nephew and niece preceded him in death. A graveside service will be held at the Cove Cemetery at 10:00 on Saturday, July 21. In lieu offlowers or gifts, contributions towards LaiTy's funeral expenses m·e appreciated and can be made to Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fowth St., La Grande OR 97850. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

David Gilbert Joseph

David E. Gilbert, of Joseph, died on Feb. 27. A celebration oflife vvill be held at 61043 Lakeshore Road (west side ofWallowa Lake - 541-4327535) starting at 11 a.m. with a sharing service at 4 p.m. Because oflimited parking, parking will be available on the grass behind the Indian Lodge Motel in Joseph (South Mill Sti·eet between West Second and West Third) or along the street. A bus is scheduled to leave the parking area on the hour beginning at 11 a.m. The last bus will leave Joseph at 4 p.m. and will retum as needed until6 p.m. After 6 p.m, private vehicles will be ava1lable. Please help us celebrate the life of a wonderful man who made a difference in the lives offamily, a university and around the state. He is greatly missed.

Wanda Kennedy

Wallowa 1927-2012

LayryAsh Union

1953-2012

Larry Neil Ash, 58, of Union, died Sunday July 15, in La Grande. Larry was bom in La Grande on Nov. 19, 1953 to

Wanda Wilma Kennedy, 84, ofWallowa and formerly of Elgin, died July 10, at the Wallowa Memorial Hospital. A funeral ¥.-ill be held on Thursday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Lifu Center in Elgin. Committal and inter-

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Local and regional artists and creators of crafts are invited to paiticipate in the Cove Cheny Fair on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Ascension School grounds in Cove. Those participating will have the opportunity to show and sell their work to those attending the fair. In addition, the Cove Cherry Fair parade 'vill be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 18. Individuals, groups and businesses are invited to paiticipate. Please contact the Cove Cheny Fair at 541-910-1798 or 541-910-4482 or email covechenyfaii@gmail.com

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Helen Landers Cove

1931-2012

Helen Louise Landers, 81, of Cove, died Sunday, July15 at a local care facility A graveside service w1ll be held on Friday, July 20 at 2 p.m. at the Cove Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Helen was born on May 17, 1931, the daughter of Lester and Ada (Cunningham) Hansen, in Ashton, Idaho. She was one of fifteen children born to the family. The family moved to La Grande when she was a child and she was raised by her maternal grandparents. She graduated from La Grande High School \vith the class of 1949. She attended Eastern Oregon University for a year and a half before taking nurses training. In 1951 she married Earl Landers instructor, at 541-910-9797.

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ment will follow at the Elgin Cemetery. Arrangements are enbusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Wanda was born on Oct. 5, 1927, the daughter of John and Martha (Fox) Kennedy at C1icket Flat. She was raised and educated in Elgin. She traveled to Tennessee where she attended and preached at many tent revivals for three years. Her first husband, Al Milam preceded her in death. She later married Everett Bride who also preceded her in death. She later lived in the Tri-Cities, where she worked for Hanford and Portland, where she was active with the New Beginnings Church and did prison ministry. She also worked in the Seattle area, honing parts for Boeing. She later moved to California andjustfour months ago moved to Wallowa to be near her daughter. She was a great source of emotional strength for her children and grandchildren and was a big part of their lives. She enjoyed sewing, baking, camping and fishing. She was known for being the one who always caught the biggest fish. Survivors include her children, Nelly Rickey of Yuma, Ariz., Kevin Kennedy of San Francisco and Vivian Brandenburg ofWallowa; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Kennedy Those who ¥.-ish may make contributions in her memory to Neighbor to Neighbor.

certificate will be given to all who complete the class and it can be given to your agent to show that you take pride in your driving. The class is open to all, but is aimed at senior citizens. Course cost is $12 for MRP members and $14 for non-members, but educators have a special rate of$5. To get on the list, please call Fred Moore,

in La Grande. They lived in Portland for 25 years and she worked as a bookkeeper. In 1976 they moved to Enterprise and owned and operated Stockman's Tavern until retiring to Cove in 1989. They enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and for many years they snow bil'ded in Quartsite,Ariz. They ran the senior hall for seven years there. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and campmg. Survivors include her husband, Earl Landers of Cove; children, Debra King of Canby and David Landers of Eatonville, Wash.; three grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter and other relatives. Those who wish may make contiibutions in her memory to the charity of one's choice.

HarveyOran Bennett

Formerly of La Grande

1934-2012

Norma "Juanita" Wilson died on July 9 in Springfield. She had resided at the Memory Wilson CareUnitin Springfield for the last three years.

Harvey Oran Bennett, 77, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, July 11, at his home. A public memorial service took place today at Conceit Bowl Amphitheater Bennett on the cmnpus of Rogue Community College in Grants Pass. Private burial was at Eagle Point National Cemete1y. Bennett was born on Nov. 20, 1934, in San Diego, Calif, as the only child of Floyd Harvey Bennett and Genevieve Frances (Donovan) Bennett. He spent his early childhood in San Diego, Boston and Norfolk, Va., while his father served in the U.S. Navy. Bennett moved with his parents to his father's hometown of Cottage Grove in 1949. He graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1953. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953 and was on active duty until1957. Bennett was awmded a bachelor of science, master of education and doctors of philosophy in education and geography from the University of Oregon in 1961, 1965 and 1972, respectively. Bennett had a long career in teaching and administration for public schools, colleges and universities. From 1961 to 1968 he served the public schools of Cottage Grove as a teacher and administrator. From 1968 to 1984 he was a professor and later a dean at Eastern Oregon Universityin La Grande. Bennett began his tenure at Rogue Community College as a dean in 1984 and was appointed president in 1986. Bennett retired from Rogue in 1999. He served as interim president of Umpqua Com-

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James Smith Union

James Andrew Smith, 66, of Union, died May 27. As there was no public service the family would like to invite family and friends to sign the on-line guestbook at www.danielsknopp.com

Patrida WilkesAnthoney Elgin

1944-2012

Patricia Ann WilkesAnthoney, 67, of Elgin, died at her residence on Sunday, June 17. No services have been plaiiDed at this time. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Pat was born on Nov. 7, 1944 in Longview, Wash. Her parents are Philip Link and Mildred (Zink) Link. She attended school in Coos Bay. In 1998 she married Teny Anthoney. Pat enjoyed sewing and knitting. She also enjoyed fishing. Pat is survived by her husband Terry; her daughter Trudy L. Potter and husband Rick of Elgin; and two brothers, Lairy Link and wife Margaret ofThe Dalles and Bill Falkner of Lakeside; five grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

Norma Wilson

formerly of La Grande

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munity College in Roseburg from 2002 to 2004. Bennett also held teaching positions at the University ofVictoria, British Columbia, Canada; the University of Oregon, Western Oregon University and Lane Community College in Eugene. He was active in numerous civic and professional organizations such as Rotary International, as well as being appointed by the govemor to se1ve on the Oregon Departinent of Environmental Quality Commission. In retirement, Harvey Bennett was active in the Rogue Community College Foundation and Rotary. He was always a Ieamer as well as a teacher and had lifelong interests in automobiles, travel and world cultures. Bennett's pride and joy was his family. Bennett is survived by his wife, Natasha. He is also survived by his son, Michael Bennett and wife, Sivai, of Portland; son Shawn Bennett and wife Delia of Albuquerque, N.M. daughter Lauri Bennett Ogumoro and husband Jack ofSaipan, Northern Mariana Islands, son Terry Bennett and wife Jennie of Klamath Falls, son David Spronk and wife Michelle of Egan, Minn., son John Spronk and wife Rebecca of Newport News, Va., daughter Josephine Spronk Ortiz and husband Carlos of San Carlos, Calif, sister-in-law Soth Heang and special nieces Molly and husband Joe Nhem and Rina and husband Dat Nguyen, 19 grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Brian Bennett. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Rogue Community College Foundation, 3345 Redwood Highway Bldg. H, Grants Pass OR 97527. AITangements are with Chapel of the Valley-LB Hall Funeral Home, Grants Pass.

Alvin Tippett Joseph

Alvin Tippett of Joseph died Saturday. No services will be held at his request. A full obituary will appear later. Bollman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Observer publishes free obituaries as a community service. Obituaries are edited to fit news guidelines. Photos are encouraged. Paid space is available for families who would like to include more information.

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UNION- A major project to improve Dearborn Street "is in the contractor's hands," City Administrator Sandra Patterson told Union city councilors at their meeting Ju1y9. The project is funded by an Oregon Department of Transportation grant for $860,000, only 10 percent of which the city pays. It will begin with the Jaying of a new storm drain on Dearborn fium Main to lOth Street. The project will include new curbs, sidewalks, and street guttering as well.

The new sidewalk will be six feet wide, and the street will be paved all the way to the sidewalk, "no more dirt shoulders," Patterson said in an interview Wednesday. The contractors will be working fu·st on the area near the school fur minimal inconvenience in that area when school starts. Union has had no applicants as of yet for the two open council seats caused by the recent resignations of Pat Lang and Eileen Bowles, and councilors instructed Patterson to advertise again the vacancies. One position is a six-month unex-

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Economic development district offers funds If you need funds to start or expand a business, the Individual Development Account prugram is a way to raise money. You can also set up an IDA for post-secondary education expenses. Account holders can use the progran1 to raise a maximum of$10,000 for use in a small business or to pay for education and training. The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District will help you complete the application process, and provides business training and educational planning assistance to IDA participants. Information sessions will be held: •Wednesday, July 25, 4 p.m., La Grande Public Library small meeting room •Wednesday,Aug. l, 6 p.m., Enterprise Public Library, basement meeting room To learn more about how to apply, visit the website at \V\Vw.neoedd.org. If you can't make it to the inforn1ational session, email saramiller@ neoedd.org or call Lisa, Jeff or Sar-a at 541-426-3598.

Free Hawaiian praise dance workshops set Opening the door for everyone to share "aloha," Wallowa County is invited to participate in free workshops to learn the dance, "Kanaka

Wai Wai." the Hawaiian praise dance will bring everyone together, men, women and children, even those with physical challenges, for the first 'Walk Through Paradise" at the Wallowa County Courthouse, 10 a.m. Aug. 4. Three free workshops will be given throughout the month of July on Saturday, July 21 at 10 a.m. at Joseph Baptist Church, 107 N. Main St. in Joseph and at 3 p.m. at Wallowa Assembly of God, 606 W Highway 82 in Wallowa. Another will be held Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. - location to be announced. For more information, call Janine, at 541-432-0750, or call661-965-7915.

DEQ raising rates by 3 percent The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to increase fees for most ofits water quality permits by 3 percent, effective Nov. 1, 2012, to address program cost increases. The increases cover a wide variety of permits for stormwater and wastewater discharge and on-site (septic) systems. The public can review rulemaking documents describing the proposed fee increase and may comment on the proposal to DEQ through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. Documents with details about the proposal are available on DEQ's website.

pired term and the other a two-and-a-half-year tem1. Applications are available at city hall. In other business, the council voted to adjust the 2012-2013 budget to increase both the mayorls and councilors' monthly stipends by $25. The council had approved the hike in May of 2011 but not yet accounted for it in the new budget. The councilors' monthly stipends wiH go fium $25 to $50 and the mayor's to $100. Patterson said Union councilors and mayor receive some of the "smallest dollar amounts in the state of Oregon"in

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local forest management plan or the National Forest Management Act, neither did he uphold their argument that the agency needs permits to use herbicides on national forests. The Wallowa-Whitman's noxious weed control plan was in response to the Pacific Northwest Region's 2005 plan to better prevent and manage invasive plants. The region's new direction included an updated list of ten herbicides. Previously, the Forest and the Region were only allowed to use four chemicals. As the Regional Forester noted in the Region Six 2005 Record of Decision, the "need for an updated list of herbicides for use in National Forest System lands in Region Six was one of the primary components for an updated invasive plants management direction''. According to a Forest Service executive order, an invasive plant is "a nonnative plant whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health." The order said invasive plants arB marked by their ability to spread rapidly in native ecosystems and they have been identified as a primary threat to the health of the national forest system. In particulm; "invasive plants increase fire hazard, degrade fish and wildlife habita~

stipends. Councilor Scott Yeager; who was not on the council when the hike was approved, voted against the budget adjustment, saying he thinks ''we should just get rid of the stipends."

Patterson played two taped messages taken fi·om the city's answering machine from an anonymous caller threatening action against the city because of deer on his property. Apologizing for the use of"foul language" on the tape before playing it, Patterson said the tape had been turned over to the sheriff's office. In one of the calls, the unidentified caller said he had shot a doe and two fawns with arrows and that he would "sue the ----- town if the deer get at my kids." Earlier this year, the city considered a citizens' petition

Hotel liquor license The city also gave its stamp of approval for the Union Hotel's new owners to get a liquor license for the hotel's projected restaurant. The hotel reopened last week. Fire Chief Keith Montgomery told the council the application for a $350,000 PEl\'IA grant has been submitted for a new fire truck. eliminate rare and endangered plants, impair water quality and watershed health, and adversely affect a wide variety of other resource values such as scenic beauty and recreational opportunities:' To align the forest plan with both the national and regional plans, the WallowaWhitman undertook an invasive plants treatment project. The project adopted a plan to treat 22,842 acres of sites infested with invasive species, which is 0.9 percent of the forest's land base. The forest's weed management plan said herbicides would be used in conjunction with other treatments such as hand pulling, mechanical removal, and biocontrols such as introducing insects that help kill certain

requesting an ordinance to deal with deer within the city limits. Patterson said she had contacted Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and been told the city would need more than just an ordinance, that the city would have to undertake capturing and containing the deer, feeding and protecting them, and that any assistance even at that point fium ODFW would be minimal, because the problem is too widespread and the department's budget could not accomplish the project. Editor's note: Part of this article already ran on Friday the 13th. sive plants. The forest also works to prevent the spread ofinvasive plants with the use of wash stations on Jogging sites and forest fires to prevent the spread of weed seeds and by inspecting gravel pits. The forest prepared its plan and revised it based on comments fium stakeholders such as the League. It issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement in March 2010 and the Forest Supervisor approved it in April2010. After a failed appeal, the League filed suit. The League's attome)~ Tom Buchele, told Courthouse News that his client may appeal one or more of the issues they lost, depending on the course of action the Forest Service takes.

noxious weeds. The selection of particular herbicides and other treatment methods would be dependent on the species of the invasive plant and its location in the forest. The benefit of having ten tools in the tool box, as opposed to four, is the ability to use herbicides that are more selective to specific invasive weeds and less harmful to surrounding vegetation, workers and the public. The plan said more than 90 percent ofknown sites \vith invasive species would be treated with herbicides and all ten herbicides approved by the region would be available for use. An early detection rapid response policy was also adopted to allow the use of herbicides on new infestations of inva-

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The Moving Wall, at the La Grande Gun Club near Inteistate 84's Exit 265 southeast of La Grande, will be open round the clock, starting with the opening ceremony 2 p.m. Thursday and ending with the closing ceremony 2 p.m. Monday At 6:30 each evening, there will be a ceremony dedicated to one branch of the service, with a veteran guest speaker from that branch. A 7 each evening, the flag will be retired, then raised again each day at 8 a.m. McCorn1ack will be the presiding speaker at the opening ceremony Thursday afternoon. During Thursday night's Army dedication, retired Capt. Carole Halvmson will speak. Local Marine veteran Lonnie Myers is the guest speaker fur Friday's Marine dedication, and on Saturday, Gary Bruch, a Navy veteran and current commander of the La Grande VFW post, \vill deliver remarks. Sunday, the Air Force will be recognized by speaker Col. Doran Hopkins. Monday afternoon prior to the closing ceremony, Coast Guard veteran Steve Neuman will speak for his branch of the service. McCorn1ack said Tuesday that volunteers are hard at work getting the display ready In addition to helping set up the wall and erecting tents, tasks include placing offlags along the entrance by the American Legion Riders. McCorn1ack, who served with the Marines in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969, said he is more than pleased with the way things are coming together. "Eveiything we've got is top notch," he said. "A lot of people fve talked to have said how pleased they are that it's coming here, because they have relatives with names on the wall," he said.

Park and ride bus service to the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall on display this week near La Grande comes courtesy of Community Connection, local sponsors, and Sgt. David Rambo of La Grande's own Third Battalion, 116th Cavahy. Rambo, who went to Iraq with the local National Guard unit in 2004 and again in 2009, is the main driver for Community Connection's park and ride service that will1un between the Union County Senior Center and the wall display at the La Grande Gun Club Thursday through Monday. He said he's pleased to help in the massive local effort to make the traveling display a success. "I fuel privileged. I can't really articulate what an honor it is;' said Rambo, who has served with the 3/116th the last 24 yems. Rambo will be a busy person indeed during the memorial event, since Community Connection plans to run a bus back and forth every halfhour during the daytime. The free transportation service begins at 1:30 p.m. and continues to 5:30p.m. Thursday and Friday; starts at 10:30 a.m. and runs through 5:30 p.m. Saturday; goes 12

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David Rambo, a Community Connection transit employee whose service with the Oregon National Guard includes two tours in Iraq, is the primary operator for Community Connection's park-and-ride bus service to the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall display this week at the La Grande Gun Club.

noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; and runs 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the final day of the event. As for the route, the bus will leave the senior center, travel east along Cove Avenue and Buchanan Lane, then proceed south down McAlister Road to Highway 203 and the Gun Club. The bus is ADA accessible for people with wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility, but for those who can't access a bus stop or a route, paratransit

services are available by calling 541-963-BUSS. Frank Thomas, Community Connection's transit manager, said the bus service vvill eliminate many transportation problems for those wanting to see the wall He said a parkand-ride service is more than appropriate for this event. ''The Gun Club is a great location for the wall, but my understanding is that fur people driving out parking will be a

nightmare," he said. "I surely hope folks will take advantage. Seeing the wall is a rare opportunity" The bus service is running with funding help from the Union County Board of Commissioners. Post 4060 and the Veterans Service Office have supported the transportation effort as well. Rambo serves in the 3/116th's maintenance section when he isn't working his civilian job. He's an experienced driver, having piloted school busses in Portland and elsewhere. Thomas said he's pleased that Rambo's doing the driving during the Wall display "He's a driver and a mechanic and he can do just about anything," Thomas said. "The fact that he's a returning vet makes him a perfect fit. I think even if he wasn't driving for us, he'd be volunteering and helping those guys put this together."

ofAmeiica'' said hei; "I get it" moment occurred on a visit to the Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River. ''There was a dry, old fashion, reliefmap with every dam on it in blaCk tape," said Grossman. ''The dams cut off arteries and veins everywhere." Duncan likened the

Cohunbia/Snake system as a wishbone and when the Grand Coulee Dam was built, it cut off one ofits legs. Duncan quoted author Brian Doyle who asked, ''Are salmon holy?" ''Folks who don't care about the extinction of salmon don't care about their

home or the greatest source of food ever - more than cows, wheat, com or lentils. Salmon are eucharist and life blood," said Duncan. The final question posed to the panelists by moderator Jim Hepworth was, ''What shall we do?" McCormack said scientists

are still wonied that natural salmon runs are still in peril and natural fish are an indicator of abundance. ''All people around the world and country have a stake in dams. Bringing everybody together for collaboration is a long task," said McCormack.

Hepworth suggested sitting siting down and having a drink with those in opposition. A member of the audience saw a flaw in that suggestion, with corporations dominating the conversation. ''The problem is a corporation is a person and it doesn't drink," she said.

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Fishtrap experience and his time at Wallowa Lake. He wanted to do some camping and asked if there was cell service in the Lostine Canyon. He had heard it had dispersed can1psites and access to the wilderness. I said, ''No, there is no service up the Lostine."

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to a river system. "Rivers must be circulated like blood; water is a life force," said Duncan. Grossman, who wrote, 'Watershed: The Undamming

CANYON

Maxine Hefty died on July 10 in Hillsboro, Oregon, at the age of 82 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born as the third of five children on December 18, 1929, in Millinocket, Maine, to Bernard and Diane Lewis. Her father worked in a paper mill and later purchased Pleasant Point Camps, a hunting and fishing resort in Maine where Maxine spent her teenage years. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and reading voraciously. (She especially loved reading for hours while sitting in a row boat as it drifted peacefully around the resort lake.) Maxine graduated from the University of Maine Gorham Campus in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. She taught elementary school in North Haven Connecticut before teaching in England at the Royal American Forces (RAF) at Skulthorpe Air Force Base. While in England, Maxine met her future husband Donald R. Hefty and married him in Fakenham, England. They had three children (Brian, Marye, and Mark), and the family traveled extensively because of her husband's career as a U.S. Air Force officer. After her husband's retirement from the Air Force, Maxine Hefty settled with her family in Klamath Falls, Oregon, where her husband began a second career as a professor of electrical engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology and her children completed high school at Sacred Heart. As a full-time homemaker, Maxine also volunteered for several organizations, including the League of Woman Voters, which supported her commitm ent to advancing women's rights. Later she worked part time at Linda's Bookstore. She loved golfing at Reaines Golf and Country Club (and at golf courses across the Northwest), painting, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. After her children graduated from college, Maxine moved with her husband to Mesa, Arizona, for the winters and South Beach, Oregon, for the summers, where activities included visiting with friends, collecting and polishing agates, and walking the dog Skipper on the beach . In 2009, in preparation for declining health (Maxine believed in preparing for each oflife's stages), she and Don moved to the Springs at Tanasbourne, an assisted living community located near her three children who live in suburbs of Portla11d. During the last years of her life, Maxine continued to bring the family together and displayed great courage. Still a voracious reader, sh e also gained new interests in computers and computer games, enjoyed social activities with her daughter-in-law Michelle, and indulged her real love: spending time with h er grandchildren, whom she adored. Maxine is survived by her husband Don (son of Tom and Nelle Hefty, deceased, from Cove), her three children (Brian, Marye, and Mark), their spouses (Rachel Lea, Joe Holliday; and Mich elle Kirk), grandchildren (Nevian, Marin, and Tessa Hefty), step grandchildren (Leigh and Faire Holliday), and close relatives (including Chris, Mike, Roger, Kim, and Ian Hefty). The family is grateful for the care provided by Providence (Saint Vincent's) Hospice and by the staff at the Springs of Tan as bourne in Hillsboro, and requests that any memorial donations be sent to this hospice or to the "staff bonus fund" in honor of Maxine Hefty at the Springs of Tanasbourne, Hillsboro, OR. A ceremony honoring her life will be held at the Springs ofTanasbourne on Friday July 20 at 11:00 a.m. Maxine was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

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Alzheimer's and Dementia Education and Empovverment Series Hosted by Wildflower Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community

Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:00pm Julie Mcintosh presents:

An Innovative Approach to Dining and Nutrition for People with Dementia Julie Mcintosh is a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 16 years experience working with the senior population and those living with Al7,heimer's and related dementia. She is the Memory Care Director of a large Prestige memory care community in Las Vegas and is passionate about providing practical education and resources to caregivers. She believes that until we find a cure, the very best treatment for demenlia is a well educaLed caregiver. At this seminar, you will gain understanding as to the impact that dementia has on dining. You will also learn valuable tools to help in your everyday life as you strive to encourage your loved one to maintain good health through proper diet and nutrition. Seating is limited, reservations requested. For more information contact Loyda Coulombe at (541) 663-1200.

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SOR 16th Street, La Grande, 01~ 97850

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SA July 18, 2012

The Observer

AT A GLANCE

Athletes shine in state games NEWBERG-The Union County Special Olympics team competed at the state summer games recently. For the golfteam, Ian Altenburg and K.C. Frye took silver in the 18-hole unified partner competition. In the nine-hole unified partner event, Sam Altenburg and Pat Vaughn won a silver. Nine-hole partners Abel Mendoza Sr. and Mendoza Jr. earned a fourthplace finish. In the individual skills competition, Austin Trotter won a silver medal. For the track team, Justin Bowling won gold in the 100-meter dash and finished in seventh place in the softball throw. Jennie Coppin took gold in the 100meter walk and a bronze in the softball throw. Fred Jordan finished in fifth place in both the 100-meter walk and the softball throw. Nick Mendiguren earned a bronze in the 100-meter dash and finished fifth in the long jump. Lyndall Reed won bronze in the shot put and finished in sixth place in the 100-meter dash. And BradenTrice won a silver medal in the 100-meter dash and a bronze in the shot put.

NCAA considers PSU penalties STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - As the NCAA considers whether Penn State should face penalties following the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal including a possible shutdown of its celebrated football program - the university says it will respond within days to the governing body's demand for information. The head of the NCAA has declared that the so-called death penalty has not been ruled out for Penn State. The NCAA is investigating whether Penn State lost "institutional control" over its athletic program and violated ethics rules. Its probe had been on hold for eight months while former FBI Director Louis Freeh conducted an investigation on behalf of the school's board of trustees. Freeh's 267-page report, released last week, asserted that late football coach Joe Paterno and three top officials buried allegations against Sandusky, his retired defensive coordinator, more than a decade ago to protect the university's image.

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La Grande Little League stays hot at state tourney LAKE OSWEGO- The La Grande 9-10-year-old Little League all-star team continued its winning streak at the state tournament Tuesday. La Grande stayed hot by rolling over Sheldon 12-2. The team was highlighted by Parker Robinson's

homerun. Robinson also picked up the win for the team on the mound. "Our hitting continues to carry us. When we hit we are tough to beat," manager Shane Frederick said. La Grande will now await

there opponent for Friday's semifinals. The winners ofboth semifinal games will play for the state title Saturday. La Grande has won its first four games at the state tournament. It all started with a 20-5

victory over St. Helens in the first-round contest. La Grande then defeated West Salem10-8 on Saturday. But Sunday's game may have been the most dramatic of the tournament. Justin Frederick came to the plate with La Grande

trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning. Frederick turned on a 2-2 pitch and belted it over the centerlield-fence to lift La Grande to victory. Gresham American and Murrayhill are also undefeated so far.

Mariners slug Rovals, 9-6

DETROIT (AP) - Mike Trout had another four-hit game for Los Angeles, including a 430-foot homer that was part of an early power show in the Angels' 13-0 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Trout, Mark Trumbo and Albert Pujols all homered off Jacob Turner in the first two innings, and Alberto Callaspo and Kendrys Morales went deep later in the game. It was the fourth four-hit game ofTrout's spectacular rookie season. The Tigers were shut out for the first time in 159 games, a franchise record that began last July 17 - exactly a year ago. Garrett Richards (3-1) allowed three hits in seven innings, easily outdueling Turner (0-1) in a matchup of top pitching prospects. The Detroit right-hander lasted only two innings, giving up seven runs and six hits on a 100-degree night. MARINERS 9, ROYALS 6 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Justin Smoak and Michael Saunders hit two-run homers, Jesus Montero went 3 for 4 and drove in two runs and Seattle got at least one hit from every starter. Smoak homered with Montero aboard in the three-run first inning. It was the second straight game Smoak homered in the first. Montero's double scored Casper Wells with the first run. Saunders homered in the fifth inning offVin Mazzara after Miguel Olivo singled. The Mariners scored three more runs in the second inning to chase left-hander Ryan Verdugo (0-1), who yielded six runs on eight hits and two walks in 1 2-3 innings in his big league debut. Blake Beaven (4-6)worked six-plus innings, allowing five runs on seven hits after being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, He logged his first victory since May 30 after

Oswalt (3-1) struck out six and didn't walk anyone in 6 1-3 innings, retiring 15 of the final17 hitters he faced in his fifth start of the year and first against tl1e 1\s. The crafty right-hander had never beaten Oakland in two previous outings, including a loss at the Coliseum on June 7, 2002.

RAYS 4, INDIANS 2 ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)- Carlos Pena and Luke Scott gave Tampa Bay an early lead and Matt Moore won despite control issues. Moore (6-6) allowed two runs and three hits, but walked five in five-plus innings. The rookie left-hander was coming off a five-walk - in 4 2-3 innings - loss at Cleveland on July 7. Pena hit a two-run homer and Scott had an RBI triple off Josh Tomlin (5-6) to give the Rays a 3-0 first-inning lead. Tomlin gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2-3 innings. MCTphoto

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer (35) is tagged out by Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan (49) on a chopper in the third inningTuesday in Kansas City, Mo. going 0-2 with a 15.43 ERA in two June starts. WHITE SOX 7, RED SOX 5 BOSTON (AP) - Kevin Youkilis hit his first homer at Fenway Park as a visitor, driving a three-run shot over the Green Monster to lead Chicago to its eighth win in 11 games. It's been less than a month since Boston traded one of its most popular players to Chicago and the Fenway fans cheered "Yooouk!" loudly for the second straight night even as he rounded the bases to put Chicago up 6-2 with his homer off ofJon Lester (6-6) in the fourth inning. The White Sox are 10 games above .500 (50-40) for the fourth time this season. Philip Hwnber (4-4) made his first start in a month and

Teresa Drenick, director of communications for the Seattle Seahawks runAlameda County district ning back Marshawn Lynch attorney's office, said Lynch was seen weaving from lane was scheduled for an Aug. 14 to lane on Interstate 880 in preliminary court appearthe Oakland, Calif, area on ance and that any decision on Saturday morning, leading to charging Lynch will be made his arrest for investigation of by then. DUI. Drenick said the office has An incident report released yet to receive the police report by the California Highway from the CHP. Patrol on Tuesday described The Sealmwks said in a Lynch driving a Ford Econostatement late Monday that line van and having two near the team is "aware of the collisions with two other situation -.vith Marshawn and vehicles driving in adjacent still gathering information." lanes. Lynch signed a four-year Authorities say Lynch was contract in March that will pulled over around 3:20 a.m. keep him in a Seattle unifonn PDT Saturday in Emeryville for the prime ofhis NFL and showed signs of intoxica- career. The contract is worth tion. After multiple field sobri- $31million, including a guarety tests, Lynch was arrested anteed $18 million. Lynch and booked into jail, where he rushed for 1,204 yards and 12 was cited and later released. touchdowns last season. Lynch took a chemical test. Lynch came to Seattle durByTim Booth

AP Sports Writer

settled down after allowing two runs in a shaky first inning. YANKEES 6, BLUE JAYS 1 NEW YORK (AP) - CC Sabathia canied a shutout into the seventh inning during his sparkling return from the disabled list and New York got an early three-run homer from Andruw Jones to move a season-best 22 games over .500 and the best record in the majors. Sidelined since June 24 because of a groin strain, Sabathia (10-3) silenced a Thronto lineup minus All-Star slugger Jose Bautista, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list earlier in the day with a wrist injury he sustained Monday that isn't as severe as initially feared. Sabathia's successful

ing the 2010 season in a trade with Buffalo and after his career with the Bills stalled. Lynch ran into problems off the field in Buffalo, but stayed clear of trouble with the Seal1awks until now. He pleaded guilty in March 2009 to a misdemeanor gun charge in Los Angeles. He was sentenced to 80 hours of community service and three years' probation, and was suspended three games by the league for violating the NFL personal conduct policy. That was Lynch's second run-in with the law following a bit-and run-accident in Buffalo in May 2008. In the earlier incident, he pleaded guilty to a traffic violation and admitted to driving away after striking a woman with his car near Buffalo's downtown bar district.

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return overshadowed an encouraging outing by Brett Cecil (2-2), who entered with a6.75 ERAinfivemajor league starts this year. The 26-year-old lefty held the Yankees in check for six innings and retired his final eight batters. He struck out five and walked two. RANGERS 6, ATHLETICS 1 OAKLAND, Calif (AP) Roy Oswalt baffled Oakland's hitters to beat the Athletics for the first time, and Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre each hit solo home runs as Texas snapped the 1\s fourgame -.vinning streak. Elvis Andrus, Craig Gentry and Mike Napoli hit RBI singles off Bartolo Colon (6-8) for the AL West-leading Rangers, who avenged a June loss to Colon in the Colisewn.

TWINS 6, ORIOLES 4 MINNEAPOUS (AP) Joe Mauer had three lrits and an RBI and Minnesota got 4 2-3 innings of scoreless relief from its bullpen. Mauer had two singles, a double and a walk to improve his batting average to .333, second in the AL behind the Angels' Mike Trout. Ryan DoUillit added two hits and two RBis for the Twins, who have taken the first two games of the series against the slumping Orioles. Adam Jones hit a three-run homer for Baltimore, but Zach Britton gave up four runs on six hits with a career-high six walks in fuur innings as the O's dropped their third in a row to fall10 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. Alex Burnett (3-2) pitched an inning for the win and Luis Ayala (2-3) gave up two runs on five hits in 2 2-3 innings for the loss.

AP photo

Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch was pull over early Saturday morning on Interstate 880 in the Oakland area .

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012

THE OBSERVER - 9A

SPORTS

Another deep field enters Open

SCOREBOARD MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE

r<ewYork Tampa Bay Baltimore

Boston loronto

56 47 40 46 45

Minne:suta

Pel 622 .516 511 505 .495

44 44 45 46 Central Division L 40 44 44 51 52

w Clu::ago DellOil Ceveland Konsns C1ty

MLS

East Division

50 47 46 38 38

81h 10 10V., 11%

Pet .556 .516 5'11 .427 422

L 35 41 44 !i.'l

55 50 46 39

RESULTS/SCHEDULE All times EDT AMEmCAN LEAGUE Tuesday's Games LA Angels n, DetrOit o NY Yankees 6, Toronto 1 Ch>:ago 'l'n1ite Sox 7, Boston 5 Tampa &r/4. Ceveland 2 Minnesota 6, l:lalt1more 4 Seattle 9, Kansas City 6 Texas 6. Ooklond 1 Wednesday's Games Toronto at NY Yankees, 105 p m Texas al Oakland. 3.35 p.m LA Angels at DetrOit, 7:05p.m. ChK:ago White Sox ot Boston. 7 10 p m Ck':vdand at TarnP'l Bay, 7:10 p rn. Baltimcre at Minnesota, 810 p m Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10p.m Thursday's Games Ck'lveland \Jimenm ~~) atTarcpa Bay (f'rice 12-4), 1210 p m LA Angel" (William> 6-6) at Deuo1l (SchelLer 8-5), 'I :05 p.m.

w Weshington Atlanta NeNYork Miami Philadelphia

3Yz 4 11Vz 12

Pittsburgh St LOUIS Milwaukee Ch~eago

3()

•10 44 46 51

46 44 4 '1

549

51h 9 17

San Francisco 50 LosA1~es

Arizona

Son D1ego

Friday's Games BaltimoreatCieveL::tnd. 7:05 p_m Chcago Wh~e Sox at DetrO<!, 705 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Gay, 7 10 p m Toronto or Roston, 7·10 p m Minnesota at Kansas City, ~: 10 pm N YYankees at Oakland. 1005 pm Texas at LA AngeOi. 10 05 p.m National League Tuesday's Games Wa<>hingtnn 5. HY Mets 4. 10 inn1ngs C1nc1nnat14, Anzona 0 San lrancisco 9, Atlanta 0 Mlilml 9. ChicaJO C um~ Milwaukee 3, StLouis 2

Designated LHP Jonuthnn Sunchez for assignment RecJIIed LHP Ryan Verdugo arK! RHPV11·, Mau aro from Omaha !PCU Optionee OF Jason Bourgeois to Omaha LOSANGELESAHGELS - Recalled RHPGarlett Rrlmds from Salt Lake (PCL) OptioneJ 3B 1\ndrew ~om1ne to Salt Lake lv11NNCSOTATWIJS - Pbced niiP Matt \-ilpp; on lhA 1May Dl NEW YORK YANKEES - Designated OF Darnell McDonald for assignment ActwateJ LHP CC SabathKI from the 15;:lay DL. Ql\KLAND ATHLETICS- Reinstated OF Collin Cowg1ll from the 15 day DL, and cpt10noJ h1m to Soeramento (PCL) SEAffiE M.LI.RINERS- Recalled RHP Blake lleaven trom Iacoma (f-'CL). Opt1oned ~HP Steve Dekbar to Tacoma TAMPA RAY RI'\YS - RAinstated OF tv1on.loym frorn the 1!:>-day DL OptK:>ned INFWill RITymes to Durham I U TEXAS RANGERS - Activa ted RHPAiexi Ogando from the '15-day DL Placed CYor tit Torreolbo on the paternity leave l1st TORONTO BLUE JAYS - Placed OF Jose Bau· llsta on the IS;Jay DL Sek'lcted the contract of OF Anthorr; GO",c from Las \\::gas (F{;L) National League CI~JC I~JN/111 HI=DS- Placed 113 Joey Votto on tre 15-day DL, retroactive to Jufy 16. RecalleJ RHPTodd Redmond lrom LouisVIlle OU COLORADO ROCKIES- Selected the contract

3V, 7 9 13

4139 .446

L 39 40 44 47 53 57

Pet 567 556 516 478 .404 374

L 40 44 47 55

48 43 37

Rilltimor<e r.NCh<en 7-"J at lvlinnesotil (De Vries:!-:!), 1:10p.m. Seattle (FHernandez 7-5) at Kansas City (Hodwa16-8l. 2.10p.m. Chcago WMe Sox IOuintana 4-'1) at Boston (Bnrnholz 8-3i. 7 10 p m NY Yankees (FGan;ia 4-2) at OakklrKI (Gnffin lOI. 10 05p m

KANSAS CITY ROYALS-

4V., 8 14Y, 17Y,

West Division

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES- !'aced 2B Rc.be-t Andi1o on the 15-day DL, 1el10actwe to July 16. Recalk'ld LHP Zach Britton from ~lorfolk(IL) . Sek'lcted the contract of RHP Bmd Bergesen from Norlulk Optioned RHP M \luel Soct:JoVI<f, to 1\lorfr<k Transferred IIJF Nick Johnson to the 60-day DL CIIICAGO 'NI m SOX- Placed n iiP Gavin Floid on thP- 15-ri'l'{ Dl . retrrnctrv<e to July R reinstated RHP Philip Humber from the 1ixlay DL Optimed RHI' J han Marinez to Charlotte

Pet 'i91 .bbl 511

Central Division

51 50 47 43 36 34

TRANSACTIONS

Pet .611 .511 474

East Division

w CinOnnati

llouston

West Division

1/v Texas Losi\ngek'ls Oakand SP.iittle

NAllONAL LEAGUE

Pet 556 .522 478 402

3 7 14

Pittsburgh 6. Colororlo 7 San DI<>JO ~. Houston :i rh1ladelph" 3, LA Doogers 2 Wednesday's Games St Louis nt M~waukee, 210 p m Ph1ladelplm at LA DOOgers. 3: 10p.m. Flttsburgh at Colorado, 3 10 p m Houston at San Dcgo, 3 35 p.m NY Mets at Washington, 705 p m Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 p_m San rranCISCO at/\tlanta, 7:10p.m. Miami at Chicago Cubs, 0 05 p m Thursday's Games San Francisco (Bum~a rner 11-5) at

Atlanta 1THudson 7-4). 12.10p.m. Ar~ona (J Saunders 4-6) at Cincinnati (Lc*o 3 6). 12 35 p.m. NY Mets (Dd ey 12-1) at Washington (G Gonzaez 124!. 12 35 p m lvl1am1 (lluehrk'l 8-8) at Ch ~eago Cubs (Maholm 7-6), 22 0 p m Houston (Harr<ell 7-6) ill Sill1 1)1"90 i\b lquez !r/ ), 10 0b p m

Sport1ng K.C. 11 DC 10 t<ewYork 8 Chicago 9 Houston new England 6 Columbus 6 Montreal 6 Philadelphia 6 Toronto FC 4

w 12 San Jose Real Solt Lake 11 Seonke R VancOU'v'er 8 LosAn;Jeles 8 Colo1ado 7 Chivas USA 5 FCDollas 4 Portland

Wednesday's Games Chicago at New York 1 p m Fbrtland at Ch'-la<> USA. 4 p.m. Colorado at loronto ~C . 7 p m New [ngland at Montreal. 8 p.m. Sporting KilnSilS City at Houston, 830pm Los Angeles at Vancouve( 10 p_rn FC Dallas at San Jose, 11 p.m.

ll~OOKLYI\J ~J~I S - /\greed to terms With r Kns I lumphnes on a two-year contract HOUSTON ROCKFTS- Announced rh<e Ne!<t York Knid<s Will not matdh their contract offer to GJeremy Lin LOSAI\IGELES CLIPPERS - Waived F Ryan Gomes usng the ~JBAs amnesty prcvisK:>n. WASHINGTON WIZI'.RDS - Woived F Andmy BlatJ·,e. FOOTBALL National Football League CIIICAGO OCAnS - neleased no Alvester

O uinranilla for assignment

AIP-xander

Carolina League CAROLII<A MUDC.ATS- Announced RHP Proert Nixon was added to the roster from Loke County (MWU

Booker on a one-vear contract. JACKSONVILLE jAGUARS - Waived f'K B1a11don Cou tu. PITTSBURGH STEELERS - Re-sgnad OT Max Stnrks to a one-year oontmct

Bow rnan

F.I\RGO.M OORHEAD REClHAV\IKS - Traded LHP lony DaviS to Quebec (Can-llml tor a player to be named GRAND PF\li.IRIF .1'\IRHOGS - RAIP.asf':J RHP

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHFIM Dl JCKS- Signed Ci lv1orr.o

Rarnon Garcia

Cousineau to a one-year contract

KJlNSAS CITYlBONES - Signed RHr Brad

CHICAGO BLACKHAiNKS - Named Jamie Kor n~on assista ·lt coad1. FLORIEA PAI\ITHERS - Agree:l to terms with C James Wright on a two year contract and \vith

Fumish. WJCOL~J

SALTDOGS - Signed INF lvllguel Chacoa Released RHP Rcardo Estevez. SIOUX FALLS PHEASANTS - Signed OF Dan Barhe10 WINI\IIf'tG GOW~Y~ S - ~ek'lased IN~ David NarooC>~Vski

Can-Am League QUEBEC CAilTALES- Re<eased OF James Poche. WORCESTERTORNI'DOES- Signed I~I F Caneron Kneelmd.

Frontier league ROCKFORD RIVER HAWKS Sg1oo RHP Nick Anderson and RHP ~~lan Bramrner SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS - Signed lrJF .JB. llrCNVn and HHP Cooy Gnebl1ng BASKETBALL National BasketbaiiAssociation

17 /6 28 21 24 23 19 38 '19 35 GA 24 26 71 23 32 26 18

28 29

Sunday's Games

Wednesday, July 25 Crelsea at MLS AleStars, 8 p.m Friday, July 27 Vancouver at Real Salt Lake, 9 pin Saturday, July 28 Huustun at T01untu FC, 4 30 p 111 N<MtYork at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Los i\.ngdcs at FC Dallas, 8 p m Cdumbus at Sporting Kansas City, 8:30p.m. Seattle rC at Coloracb, 9 p m Ch1cago at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Chiv"" USA at Po1tland. 11 p.m Sunday, July 29

N<Mt Er\)land at Philadelphia. ?p.m.

lan OCo nnor.

SOCCER Major League Soccer M LS- Suspended Columbus F Emilio Pen· teria onegarneanU fined hirn an undisc!u:;ed amount for he; head butt of Sporting Kansas City's Pilulo tJagomum in a Jufy 14 gome

3 pm M LB - Reg101KJI r;overaJe. Pt11ladeplm al LA DOOgers or Pittsbmgh at Colorado 7 pm ESP~J - N.Y lvlets atWash1rgtun 8 pm WGN M" m' at ChK:agoCubs SOCCER 9 30 p m ~SPI'J2 - M LS!~ ng hs h Prem1er League, exhbltion, Crelsea at Seattk': 11 p m NBCSN - MLS, Dallas at San Jose Thursday BASKETBALL

D Mike Caruso and G Brian Foster on one-year

2 p.m. ESPI'I2 - Me1's natK:>nal teams. exhil>tKJn. U nited States vs Great Britain. at M anrflester,

LOS/11\JG ~L~S Kn<GS-

~rglan d

Smith to a one-year, tvvo-way contract tJEW JERSEY DEVILS- Named Soou Stevens

CVCUNG /30am NBCSN - Tour de France, stage 17, Bagneresde-Lucllon to F\,yragudes. F1ance

and Matt ShaN assistant coa::hes IJEWYORK ISLANDERS - Agreed lo terms with F Jason Clark on a three-year. entry-lev·el contract American Hockey League CHARLOTTE CHECKERS- Signed G Prh Madore ECHL READING ROYALS - !l.greed to terms w 1th F

"It goes to the depth of the game of golf on a world,vide stage as to how many great players are now winrring and competing in major championships," Mickelson said Tuesday at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. The era of diversity started after Harrington won his second straight major title - and third in a little over a year - at the 2008 PGA Championship. At that point, the big stage was producing little drama. Harrington was actually a breath offresh air, breaking up Woods' monotonous hold on the major events. At the end of'07, Woods won his 13th career major at the PGA The following summer, he dramatically pulled out the U.S. Open on one good leg, beating Rocco Mediate in an 18-hole playoff at Torrey Pines. All that was left to do was chase down Jack Nicklaus, who holds the gold standard 'vith 18 major titles.

Today MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

contracts

Signed lJ lhomas II<:key, I Stefan Legein, l DavKJ lvleckler and D .Jake Mu771n to on&year contracts tJASHVILLE PRE[)liTORS - Signed G Jeremy

LYTHAM ST. ANNES (AP) - Padraig Harrington. Angel Cabrera. Lucas Glover. Go1f's major championships used to be so easy to predict. Stewart Cink. Y.E. Yang. Phil Mickelson. Tiger Woods could be counted on to win most of them. Mickelson would grab one eve1y now and then. Occasionally, some little-known player- say, Ben Curtis or Shaun Micheel- would slip in to steal one away. Graeme McDowell. Louis Oosthuizen. Martin Kaymer. Now, it feels like a total crapshoot, a blindfolded toss at a dart board. Chari Schwartzel. Rocy Mcilroy. Darren Clarke. Over the past 15 majors, there have been 15 c.liflerent wirmers. Amazingly, the last rrine are all first-time champions. C'-ome Sunday, who'll be holding the claret jug, symbol of the British Open clmmpion?Who knows? Keegan Bradley. Bubba Watson. Webb Simpson.

SPORTSWATCH

to terms w ith RR I oren?o

Canadian Football lea!JJe SASKI'\TCHEWN< ROUGHRIDERS S1gnoo WRTerence ,leffers-Harris.

America n Association t>MI'\RILLO SOX Released LHP OrCIN

San ..k:se atVanc.:oLrJer, 7 p_m

Saturday's Games Ph1ladephla at 1\lewYork 2·30 pm D.C. Umtecat Columbus. 7:30 p.m. NEliN ~ng land at Spcrtmg Kansas City, 830 pm lv101llleal at Houston. 830 p.m Fbrtland at FC Dallas, 9 p.m. Colorado ot Renl Salt Lnke, 10p_1TI ChiVas USA at Los Angeles, 10 pm

ot Or llnct<w llrcw n from Colorado Spnngs (PCL) Recalled INI DJ Lelv1ah1eu from Cobrado Sprngs Plaoed INF .Jonilthan H<err<era ond INF ChriS r<eson on the 1!:>-day DL, retroactive to Ju~ 16 Transferred RHI' Juan NK:asK:> frorn the 15-day lo the 60-day DL LOS .ANGELES DODGERS - Placed RHP Choo Bilingsley 011 the 15-day DL. retroocllve to J u~ 8. R<eeaiW RHP Stephen F1fe from P.buquerque (F{;L) N~WYO~K lv1~ IS- ~e111stated Or Jason Gay from tre 15;:lay DL Desgnated INI Omar

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Eli Childs Union County 15-year-old Babe Ruth all-star Eli Childs pitched 6 1/3 innings and struck out six batters in UC's 5-4 victory over Snake River Vall ey in the District 3 title game July 8. Union County enter s the state tournament as a No.1 seed.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,2012

allowalife CANYON NOTES KATY NESBITT

Small world last gig as a freeancer was covering conference in Eugene, where I knew practically no one. Dwing a lunch break, I joined my dad and his colleagues at a restaurant. Immediately I saw a friend of mine fd met in Minam. James is a fly fisherman first and a University of Oregon librarian second. He and his friend, Duffy, were regulars at the Minam Motel, and we became fast friends on their frequent visits to fish, bird-watch, and sip scotch under the stars. As I exclaimed ''hello" to my friend, another member of my party knew two people at the same table: Ursula Le Guinn and her son, Theo. Ursula had been a parishioner at Fr. Phil's church. In a restaurant in Eugene, all these ties intertwined, making the world seem small. Le Guinn and my friend knew each other through the university, but they both are both linked to Fishtrap, Wallowa County's literary nonprofit. The world is small, indeed. The theme of the 2011 Winter Fishtrap writm;s conference was, "Living Small." As a resident of this rural county with four times more cows than humans, I know what it means to live small. Isolation and the price ofgas pushes me into enjoying the amenities of country living, supporting friends' bu.sinesses, and vacationing in my front yard.

Live simply This year's Summer Fishtrap theme wasn't dissimilar to "Living Small,""Catch and Release, what we hold onto, what we let go, and the one that got away" reminds us of the importance of Simplicity. A popular bumper sticker says, "Live simply so others may simply live," or another favorite, "Simplify." This year's keynote speaker at Summer Fishtrap, David James Duncan, wrote about simplicity and focusing on the finite in his first novel, "A River Why." His protagonis~ Gus, pursues a life of making fishing rods, tying flies, fishing, and finding the source ofthe river on which he lives. Focusing on the bare basics, he inadvertently opened himself up to love and a better understanding of his family. Christians have a term that speaks to these themes as well, "Let go and Let God." We humans have an innate ability to complicate our own lives. In attempts to simplify through immediate communication technology, we trip ourselves up. Plugged into the iPod we miss the bird's song. Glued to the iPhone, we step on the centipede. At the end of the Summer Fishtrap's Sunday morning panel discussion, "The Future ofWriting and the See CANYON, 7A

'Catch and release'

• SU1lllller Fishtrap provides Duncan with inspiration By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

Even an accomplished wordsmith sometimes is inspired to scrap his plan and start anew. Author David James Duncan did just that after being re-inspired during readings at Summer Fishtrap the night before his keynote address. Speaking to the theme, "Catch and Release, what we hold onto, what we let go, and the one that got away," Duncan said, was right up his alley. A long-time nature worshipper, avid fisherman and fisheries advocate, and keenly aware of the gifts ofloss, he said he was in familiar territory. Yet, once out of his monastic writer's cloister and mingling with other writers buzzing with creative spirit, he took his notes and re-worked them into another, perhaps more timely, version. Raised Seventh Day Adventis~ Duncan now finds religion in creation - the outdoors is his church. In a nod to the theme, Duncan admitted to having caught and not released prayer. WH. Auden said prayer is paying attention to someone else. Duncan added that it is also to furget own's one ego and desires. Yet prayer did not bring his brother back from terminal illness. When Duncan was 13 and his brother, John, was 17 and dying of a congenital heart condition, he said a seminarian swooped down on him like a sparrow hawk on a vole, sensing his grief "He told me, 'Faith can move mountains and if your heart is pure enough and you pray, he will live,"' said Duncan. When his brother died a few days later, Duncan's faith in conventional Christianity vanished. Through his grie~ he turned to literature and eventually writing. "I pulled the needle out of my heart and ''Vl'Ote with it," said Duncan. "Loss forges ·writers and artists." He credited the seminarian for teaching him many things. First that the opposite offaith is not doub~ it is certainty. "I repudiated faith and discovered one thousand things that drove me toward my calling; stories made from my own grie~ pain and loneliness," said Duncan. "That seminarian saved me with his talk of mountains and faith. I was moved to write a memoir,"

Duncan said. That memoir turned into the "Brothers K", where the protagonist had three older brothers and a loving, yet flawed father. Through this novel Duncan continued to work through the pain of losing his brother. Duncan is a master of imagery; often drawn from his own experience. He tells a tale offishing for trout with light line and hooking a salmon. Knowing he couldn't reel in the big fish without snapping the line, he followed it as it set out on a night migration. ''When I broke the connection there remained an unbreakable line- an indestructible connecting line," said Duncan. He likened this experience to ''A thread you follow and pursue-if you hold onto it you can't get lost". He said it may take him his whole life to tell one story; but that story includes a strong sense of soul and a profound love of nature especially offish. The day following his keynote address, he joined Joe McCormack of Nez Perce Fisheries and Journalist Lizzie Grossman to talk about salmon and the Columbia/Snake River system.

Salmon culture Raised in Spokane dm~ ing a time of dam building on the Columbia and the Snake, McC';Qrmack said, "Salmon are providers of life and water is an element we need in order to be here. Water provides transportation for fish that are highly regarded in our inner-mountain tribal culture." Salmon and steelhead have been integral to the Nez Perce for centuries.A major staple to his people's diet, McCormack joked that there is no Nez Perce word for catch and release. McCormack said that another word the Nez Perce don't have is commodity, though the fish were so important to tribes that trails from every other place without salmon led to the rivers that bore them. "These trail created huge trade routes and built very important relationships built on that trade," McCormack said. Now the Nez Perce su:ffur 60 to 70 percent unemployment in the winter and 30 to 40 percent during the summer months. Alcoholism and diabetes plague the tribal people whose diets went fi·om subsistence living

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HAPPENINGS Denturist opens clinic IA GRANDE - La Grande has a new denturist now that Molly Eekhoffhas opened The Denture Lady clinic in the EONI Building at 808 Adams Avenue. Eekhoff, a denturist for eight years, previously ( ~~ ~ worked at the Hillsboro Den~ ture Center before moving the La Grande to open her open practice. Eekhoff Eekhoffis a Northeast Oregon native, born and raised in Baker City. She graduated from Baker High School in 1993, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in art from Eastern Oregon University. She studied denture technology at Portland Community College. While attending Eastern she worked winters at the Anthony Lakes ski area, where she met her husband, Adam Eekhoff At her new clinic, Eekhoff offers a full line of denture services, including impressions, lab work, and denture construction, repair and re-line. The Denture Lady is open 9 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and be appointment. The phone number is 541-624-5550.

Credit union's grand opening IA GRANDE - Boise-based Icon Credit Union plans a grand opening for its La Grande branch at 209 Depot Street July27. The credit union, a fullservice financial institution, is staffed by two local people, Branch Manager Brady Angelos and employee Katy Cran1pton. Angelos The July 27 grand opening celebration, slated for 11 a.m,. to 2 p.m., features a barbecue and raffle of prizes. Icon's La Grande branch is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The phone number is 541-963-2632.

New jobs in Baker City BAKER CITY - Approximately 15 new jobs could be added in Baker City thanks in part to the assistance offered by Baker County Economic Development to a new assisted living facility slated for construction, and a local business which is expanding. JeremyThamert, owner of Oregon Power Solutions, and Julie Zaccone ofHalfway are partners in a residential care assisted living facility called Bee Hive Homes, Inc., which will provide care for persons not requiring skilled nursing assistance. Bee Hive Homes, Inc. is a franchise that has several facilities which operate in Utal1 and Idaho, but the Baker City project wl11 be the first in Oregon. The facility ·will cost about $1 million. The business will employ about nine people. "Baker County Economic Development provided critical assistance when we needed it by helping secure a vital piece of financing through Northeast Oregon Business Development," Thamert said in a press release. Tyler Fouts, owner of Blue Mountain Fine Art in Baker City, is purchasing the building and property he currently leases on fue former site of Ellingson Lumber Co.'s sawmill in Baker City. Fouts also is remodeling his existing shop and considering constructing a 50foot by 100-foot steel building. In all, the project is estimated to cost $380,000 and could potentially generate five to six new jobs. ''The remodel and new building will allow me to operate more efficiently and my business to grow," Fouts said. ''I've already hired a couple additional employees and hopefully, will be able to hire five or six more when construction is complete." - From staffreports

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Mickie Winnett, right, director of health services at Wildflower Lodge, takes some medical history from resident Iris Leonard in the assisted living facility's new well ness center.

Wildflower lodge to open wellness center By Bill Rautenstrauch 1l1e [La Grande) Obse rver

LA GRANDE - With a wellness center set to open at Wildflower Lodge later this month, residentc.; have a new resource to help them with often-challenging issues related to their health. On July 31, leaders at the assisted living facility at 508 16tl1 St. in La Grande plan a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open for the center, which was designed as a place for residents to interact with a variety health care providers. Loyda Coulombe, Wildflower's community relations director, said it's an idea that's been bre'<ving in the minds of staff members for a long time. "This is something we brainstormed about. We saw the vision, and then we asked the powers that be. They were excited because this is all about the care and needs of our residents," Coulombe said. Wildl:flower Lodge is owned by Vancouver-based Prestige Care. The company operates similar facilities in seven western states. In Eastern Oregon, the company has assisted living facilities in La Grande, Baker City (Settlers Park) and Pendleton. Assisted living is for seniors who may need help now and then, but not the extensive care of a nursing home. Residents live in private apartments furnished with their personal belongings and treasures. Since most of them are older, they often have the need to consult with healfu care specialists outside the facility. That sometimes poses a problem. "Traveling to appointments can be difficult, so we fuought, why not have the different contacts come here?" Coulombe said. 'We believe this will be a

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Wildlflower Lodge's new well ness center occupies an existing room that was remodeled andrefurnished for the purpose. The center will be primarily used for meetings between residents and local health care providers from outside the facility.

great asset for Wildflower, for our current residentc.; and new ones coming in." A room in the facility was remodeled and re-furnished to facilitate meetings between residents and providers. Mostly, fue providers will furnish their own equipment, though fuere is storage space on hand that can be put to good use. "We're offering the basics. If fuey're coming back on a regular basis, fuey can leave their equipment here," Coulombe said. Some providers have already signed up, and Coulombe said she tlrinks more will take advantage of the weHness center as time goes on. "As we've contacted the different businesses, they've been excited about participating," she

said. ODS, which operates a dental hygiene clinic in La Grande, will be doing dental checks at the center. Representatives from Heart 'N' Home Hospice and Palliative Care, and Encompass Home Health plan to utilize it, as does New Life Hearing Aid Center. A local podiatrist plans a foot clinic, and Julie Johnson, owner of Step of Faith Reflexology, will be conducting sessions. Coulombe said there are plans for an optometrist to visit periodically. The room will also serve as a headquarters for Mickie Winnett, a nurse who works as Wildflower's director of health services. Winnett has total responsibility for resident care, and also for the training of the facility's personal care assistants.

Coulombe said the wellness center is a first for Prestige facilities in the region, but likely others will open in the future. 'We're hoping to have a wellness center in each of our communities," she said. The ribbon cutting and open house is slated for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 31. Coulombe said the event is also a meet-and-greet for Winnett, who assumed her duties as healfu services director in April. Coulombe said the open house is geared for providers and businesses who may have frequent contact with Wildflower Lodge. 'We'd love to have anybody who works with our residents come. I think this is a neat concept for our community," she said. For more information, contact Coulombe, 541-663-1200.

Summer's a berry good time for Oregon ag By Bruce A. Pokarney Oregon Department of Ag riculture

Artists' renditions of a cornucopia usually depict the cone-shaped container overflowing "~th fresh fruit. Oregon can take pride in providing its own "hom of plenty" filled with high quality tree fruit, berries, and even a type of nut not grown anywhere else in the United States. Updated national statistics just

released this month show Oregon a leader in production of many types of non-citrus fruits. This is fue time of year those statistics turn into delicious reality. "It's summer, and when it's summer in Oregon, it's time to get out there and enjoy our fresh, locally-grown fruit products whether they come from a farmers' market, a farm stand, grocery store, or your

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,2012

BUSINESS & AG LIFE

Camp At Blue Mountain 4-H Center

4-Hers converge on La Grande By Bill Rautenstrauch The (La Grande) Observer

It was fun while it lasted.

Last week, WednesdayFriday, more than 100 youngsters from throughout northeast Oregon converged on the Blue Mountain 4-H Center for the annual4-H camp. Activity quickly reached whirlwind level and stayed there, with campers taking part in arts and crafts classes, parties, ice cream making, gatherings around campfires, swimming at Veterans Memorial Pool in La Grande, and plenty more. The kids attending all had their favorite activities, but most of all, the camp was a chance to catch up with friends and enjoy their company. Emma Stockhoft; an 18-year-old from Union, has been in 4-H since the fourth grade and has never missed a camp. Since the eighth grade, she's been a counselor and leader. Thursday, as the swimming outing came to an end, she said she has many fond memories of past can1ps, and the people she has encountered there. "I think 4-H camp is where I've met my best friends," Stockhoff said. ''I love the leadership aspect of it, introducing kids to new things they might not get to do at home." Ashely Durning, a 13-yearold from Imbler, was attend-

BERRIES Continued from Page lB But behind the numbers is the fact that the state's climate and fertile soils - along with the skill and expertise of the growers - produce a great tasting, high-quality food product that is enjoyed locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Seasonally, it is the berry crops that first herald the Oregon harvest season in early summer. Some of those berries have already been consumed and many more are on the way. 'When people think of Oregon agriculture in the months of July and August, they think ofberries," says Roth. "Berries are really one of the signature crops for Oregon agriculture. We are the leading producer of many different types of caneberries and among the leaders in other berries." The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has published its non-citrus fruits and nutr; summaryfor2011.A majority of the crops detailed in the report are grown in Oregon and, in fact, some are exclusive to the state. One-hundred percent of the nation's commercial blackberries, black raspberries, and boysenberries come from Oregon. Marionberries, a cultivar of the blackberry, is also 100 percent Oregon.

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4-H campers head for the bus following a swim party at Veterans Memorial Pool last Thursday. The camp, Wednesday-Friday at the Blue Mountain 4-H Center, hosted over 100 youngsters from throughout the region.

La Grande Lions Club elect officers LA GRANDE -At their recent annual dinner, La Grande Lions Members celebrated another successful year; and Past President LaiTy Glaze handed over the gavel to Lion Sam Kimball as the Club's new president to serve over the 2012-2013 year. Also elected to the club's cabinet were Lions members 1st Vice President, Randy King, 2nd VP Jerry Mayes, third VP Eric Bilderback, Secretary Dave Hallmark, Treasurer and Lion Tamer Cheryl Hafer, Tail Twister Tim Fromwiller, Membership Chair Larry Glaze and board members, Tim Fromwiller, Larry Glaze, John Howard and Nancy Van Sickle, who will also cover Public Relations. Glaze presided over the meeting and handed out attendance award pins to Lions Tim FromwiHer, Cheryl Hafer, Dave Hallmark, Larry Glaze, John Howard, Sam Kimball, Randy King, Coy Sexton, Nancy Van Sickle and Marty Vavra. President Larry also handed out three President Recognition awards to Lions Dave Hallmark, Cheryl Hafer and Nancy Van Sickle. Lion Treasurer Cheryl updated the club on the activities they accomplished the past year and the donations given out to sight and hearing projects and other activities and organizations. The club dinner ended the evening with holding a bottle auction that raised about $460 for the club's coffers.

ing her third 4-H camp. She said the activities and the chance to be with friends keep her coming back. ''You get to do things that are fun and you meet a whole lot of people," Durning said, adding that for this year, she liked the swimming best. "It was fun to cool off. Camp has been really hot

this year," she said. Evan Bidler, a 13-year-old from Baker City attending his first camp, said he most enjoyed the campfires, and Kyle Hamann, 13, ofBaker City, said the parties were "awesome." 4- H is a youth development organization boasting over 6 million members nationwide and operated by the Cooperative Extension Service network. Oregon State University Extension Service runs the local program. Activities like camp offer fun and games, but there's serious intent, as projects and programs prepare young

The statistical summary shows there were 7,300 acres planted in commercial blackberries last year in Oregon, producing 26,400 tons with a value of$42.7 million - a significant increase in production value from $33.2 million in 2010. About half of that value is attributed to the 13,550 tons of Marionberries produced in Oregon fields last year. Oregon also grows viltually all ofthe nation's black raspberries and boysenberries. In 2011, there were 1,100 acres planted in black raspberries and 500 acres in boysenberries. It was a great year for black raspberry production with a value of$5.5 million, up from $2.1 million in 2010. The production value for boysenberries was also up from $1.8 million in 2010 to $2.6 million last year. Northern neighbor Washington is the clear leader in red raspberry production, but Oregon is the nation's second leading producer. While red raspberry production was down a bit to 1,200 acres last year, production was up to 6 million pounds for a production value of$6.4 million. One of the most iconic of crops in Oregon is the strawberry. Overall production is a mere fraction of historical highs decades ago, buttheindusb3rappearsto have stabilized a bit. Oregon ranks fourth in the nation in strawberry production,

but is dominated by neighPears are a perennial boring California. Still, the top 10 Oregon agricultural 2,000 acres harvested last commodity with 16,200 acres in pear orchards producing year was actually a slight increase from the previous 227,000 tons last year, an two years. More than 22 mil- improvement over 2010. The lion pounds were harvested production value of$77.4 million last year, however, is in 2010. By comparison, in 1988, Oregon had 7,800 down significantly from the acres in strawberry producprevious two years as prices tion with more than 100 mil- dropped. lion pounds harvested. California last year had 38,000 strawbeny acres producing nearly 2 billion pounds. Perhaps the brightest star in Oregon agriculture continues to be blueberries. Last year broke several records for bluebenies - acreage (7,800 acres), production (65.5 million pounds), and value ($116 million). Only Michigan had higher production while Washington and Michigan had higher production values. Cranberry production on the southern Oregon coast rebounded last year with 361,000 barrels produced at a value of$14.2 million. Oregon ranks fourth in cranberry production behind The La Grande Observer and the Baker City Herald are r equesting your Wisconsin, Massachusetts, help with the 2012 HWlt:i.:og Edition. Send us your favorite hWlting or fishand New Jersey. ing photos along with a brief explanation and we will publish them in The Tree fruits also did well Observer and The Herald on Friday, August 17th or Friday, August 24th. last year. Sweet cherries Just fill out the form below and m ail or bring in by Monday, August 13th. are vulnerable to weather We will return the photos so make sure they are clearly identified. impacts, but 2011 was a posiName of hunter(s) or fishermen: tive year. The 45,500 tons of production was up from 2010, but down from 2009. Where and when was the animal or fish shot or caught? But the value of production last yem· hit $77.6 million - the highest mark in that What kind of animal or fish and what is the weight, len gth, et c.? three year period.

'lthink4-H camp is where I've met my best friends." -Emma Stockhoff

people to step up to the challenges in their communities. Stockhoft; who graduated high school this year, said she is taking a year off from studies to focus on her duties as a Grand Worthy Advisor in another youth organization, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She said she hasn't decided on a career path yet, but whatever she chooses, things she learned in 4-H will come in handy. 'Whatever I do, it will have something to do with leadership and working with people," she said.

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Wind asource If stabilitv for some Oregon ranchers • Lease payments for siting of turbines can ease the boom-bust cycles of agriculture PENDLETON (AP)Eastern Oregon's burgeoning wind-energy industry is providing hope offinancial stability for ranchers in the area. Landowners say they have to navigate a complicated web of regulations and dishonest speculators, but several ranchers say they're optimistic about a Chicago developer's plans to build a large wind farm east of Heppner. The revenue from allowing wind-power producers to build on their land can help offset the boom-andbust cycles of the agriculture industry. "I think they used to say 2,000 acres was all a guy needed to raise wheat and be a viable economic unit, but that's not the case anymore," said John Kilkenny, owner of the Kilkenny Ranch near Heppner, told the East Oregonian (http://bit.ly/ MA4YJS). Kilkenny and several other landowners in the area are

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across Eastern Oregon have benefited from similar deals in recent years. The Invenergy project is still in the planning and pernutting stages. If completed, it could generate as much as 504 megawatts from up to 310 turbines that would power about 125,000 homes, the company says. For the landowners, the project would mean longterm lease payments to provide stability in the unstable

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Consumer prices staved tlat in June By Christopher S. Rugaber AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON- Consumer prices were unchanged in June, held down by cheaper gas. Outside the volatile food and energy categories, inflation was mild. Weak economic growth is limiting the ability of companies to raise prices. The tame inflation was underscored by a 0.2 percent drop in consumer prices for the April-June period as a whole. That was the first quarterly drop in consmner prices in two years. In May, the consumer price index fell 0.3 percent. In April, it was unchanged. In it'l report Tuesday, the Labor Department said gas prices fell a seasonally adjusted 2 percent in June, the third straight decline. Food prices edged up 0.2 percent. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, "core" prices rose 0.2 percent last month. It was the fourth straight increase of that size. But some analysts think core ptices will begin to slow. "With the economic recovery stalling and the unemployment

rate still elevated, we would expect core inflation to ease soon," Paul Ashworth, an economist at Capital Economics, said in a note to clients. Mild price increases leave consumers with more money to spend, which could spur more growth. Lower inflation also gives the Federal Reserve room to launch new programs intended to boost the economy. The inflation report comes as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke kicks off two days of testimony on Capitol Hill. He will appear before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday and a House panel Wednesday. Bernanke's remarks '\\rill be watched for any hints that the Fed is preparing to take further action to tcy to accelerate growth. Over the past 12 months, consmner prices are up 1.7 percent. That matches the increase for the 12 months that ended in Maythe smallest increase in more than a year. It's also below the Fed's inflation target of 2 percent. Core prices have risen 2.2 percent over the past year. In June, a jump in fruit and

vegetable costs and higher prices for meats, poultry, fish and eggs pushed up food prices. But prioes of milk and other dairy products and cereals and bread fell. The cost ofhealth care services rose by the most in nearly two years last month, pushing up core prioes. Clothing prices rose for the fomth month in a row. Cable TV and other recreation services prices increased, too. At its June 19-20 policy meeting, the Fed agreed to extend a program that alters its bond pmtfolio to try to lower long-term interest rates. The aim is to inspire more borrowing and spending. And minutes of that meeting show a growing number of members are open to adopting further stimulus measures, such as launching another round of bond buying. But policyrnakers are at odds over whether the economy needs more help now. Hiring has slowed sharply after a fast start to the year. And a report Monday said Americans spent less at retail businesses for a third straight month in June. But inflation, at least, isn't a

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105 -Announcements AMERICAN LEGION POST & Aux., Unit 41: Meetin g 1st Thurs. of t he mo. Post , 7 p.m ., Aux , 6:30p.m. 2 129 2n d St. Bak e r 541 -523-2141 BAKER COUNTY Health Department offers a varrety of aff ordable birth cont rol. Some individua ls may qua lify f or a program t o get birth control at little or no cost. We also offer STI testrng Please ca ll if you have question or to make an appointment 541-523-82 11. CALL FOR Vendors sign up now for your booth at Community Night Out August 7t h Boot h fee $15 f or retail. Free to r1on-prof it. To register, ca ll Cristi at (541 )523-5 104 For more information about THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Please visrt WWW.CANCER.ORG IF YOU ARE A CANCER SURVIVOR AND W OULD LIKE TO PARTI CIPATE IN THE 2012 BAKER CITY RELAY FOR LIFE PLEASE CALL CHRIS KOMMER AT 541-519-3128 LA GRANDE'S First Baptist Ch urch is hosting VBS July 23-26, 8:3 0am-11 :30am, for ag es 3-4th grade. Regist ration is FRE El To regis t er ea rly ca ll 541-963-3911 or come t o th e chu rch lobby Monday J uly 23 at 8:00am LAMINATION UP to 17 1/2 inches w ide any length $1 .00 per foot (The Observer is not respon srble for flaws in material or machine error) THE OBSERVER 1406 Fifth •541-963-3161 CH ECK YOUR AD ON THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION W e make every effort to avo id e rr ors. Howeve r m istakes do s lip t hro u gh . Chec k your ads th e f irst day of publicat ion & ca ll us im mediately if you f ind an e rror . N o rth east Oregon Classif ieds w il l cheerfu lly make your correct ion & ext e nd your ad 1 day. PUBLIC BINGO: M on. doors open, 6:30p .m .: early brrd ga me, 7 p.m. fo ll owed by regu lar games Co mmu nity Connect ion, 2810 Cedar St , Baker. All ages welcome. 541-523-659 1 SEARCHING FOR John M o ntg o m e ry fro m Baker City, O R. Any informat ion please contact Robert Armstrong, 541 -523-3246 or t he Baker City Hera ld at 541-523-3673

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143- Yard, Garage Sales-Wallowa Co.

YARD SALE: July 2 1, VETERANS OF 201 2 , Satur d ay , FOREIGN WARS POST ~~~ 3048 MONTHLY 8a m-6pm, 61043 Lake' ·c,;~~;-\::'~ MEETING 2nd Thurs. of shore Road (West side Wallowa Lake!. Large t he month. Post & Auxil- YOU TOO ca n use this iary meet at 6:30p.m. attention getter. Ask table saw, grinder & VFW Hall. 2005 Valley how you can get your po li sh in g w h ee ls , small too ls (e lect ric Ave., Baker ad t o sta nd out Iike 541-523-4988 drills, na il gun, etc .), this ! Drills, files, w re nches, pliers, fly ty ing supWANTED 130- Auction Sales plies & books, frshi ng ONE w ay ride t o ro ds , fi shing ree ls, B o ise Saturday, AUCTION lures, flies, boat supJul y 21 st. Please plies. wat er· skis, gas IMBLER School District ca ll 54 1-742-6280 Saturday, July 21,2012 ai rplane, kite, c hilor 541-523-7280 Sa le to be begin at 10:00 dren's sl eeping bags & a. m . in W ade Hall. All to ys, mar1y misc . purchases m ust be rtems. 110- Self-Help settl ed f or the day of Group Meetings sale by cas h or check. 145- Yard, Garage AA MEETING : All purchased items to Sales-Union Co. Survior Group. be removed day of 15TH ANNUAL Benefit Wed. & Thur·s. sale unless specia l arSale. 9-4, July 20-22. 12 05pm-1 :05pm ra ngement s ma de in 65267 Hull Ln. Imbler. Presbyterian Church, adva nce w ith district 1/4 m ile off Hwy 82. 1995 4th St. (4th & superr nt endent. M rs75 t ables Allow an Court Sts.) Baker City. cellaneous item s f or Guy stu ff , ho u r. Open, Nonsmoking . sale including; educapumps, t ile saw , lawn ti on mate rials, shelvm ow e r, f u rni t ur e, ing , kit chen ite m s, household, 'Nasher & AL-ANON-HELP FOR sinks. freezer, ref ri gdrye r, d rni ng tab les, families & friend s of alera t o rs, desk and lot s of cloth es, cheap. co h o li c s . Uni on chairs, and tech nology 100 f orm als $ 1-$3 . County. 568- 4856 or item s (co m p ut e rs , Bag day on Sunday. 562-5772 et c .) 2 FAMILY Ya rd Sa le 507 Alcoholics Anonymous 140- Yard , Garage Su nset Dr. , 9am-1prn . NE Oregon 24 Hour Sat . only , Ref res hSales-Baker Co. Hotline m e nts , t e lescope, 1590 15TH St. Fri. & 1-866-285-0617crafts, RC e lect. , Sat , 8 am - 4 pill . somet hrng f or everyor, f urnitu re, Gene rat NORTHEAST OREGON one ! snowboard, freeze r, CLASSIFIEDS offers baby item s & rnu ch 2106 JUPITER WAY . Self Help & Support more ! Group An no un ce Sat . only , 8am -1 pm. Kids clothes, kids t oys, m ents at no charge . Please ca ll and more ! 2195 FAILING Ave. Julie at 541-52 3-3673 . Ba ker Crty 3 FAMILY Ya rd Sale. Fri. Fri.; 7 am - ? only, 9am-?. Furniture NARCOTICS ant iques, crafts, too ls. Sat. , noon- ? ANONYMOUS: 29' 5th w heel & new Ma ny it em s $ 2 bag. Monday, Thursday, & items added. 2805 Gekeler Ln. Friday at 8pm. Episcopa l Church 2177 First St., 5 FAMILY Sa le. Fri . & Baker City Sat. 8am-3pm Wood3-FAMILY SALE: Sat . & Sun. Ju ly 21 & stove, gas f ireplace, NARCOTICS 22nd; 9 AM - ? tools, children & adult ANONYMOUS Old Hwy 30 . Next to clot hes, books, t oys, HELP Family Anima l Doctor baby t imes, 2 seat jogLINE-1-800-766-3724 ging stroller, and much Meetings: more ! Ra in or Shrne l 8:00PM: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday , W ednes3350 ESTES St AUCTION day, Thu rsday, Friday IMBLER School District Sat, 7/21 & Sun , 7/22 Noon: Thursday 7 AM - ? Saturday, July 21, 2012 6:00PM: M onday,TuesBenefits Relay f or Life Sa le to be begin at 10:00 day, W ednesday, Thursa.m . in Wade Ha ll. All day (Women's) purchases m ust be 7:00PM: Saturday All ADS f or GAsettl ed for th e day of RAGE SAL ES , MOVsa le by cas h or check. Rear Basement EnING SALES, YA RD All purchased items to SALES, m ust be PREtrance at 1501 0 Ave. be removed day of PAID at The Baker City sa le unless specia l arHerald Office, 19 15 ra ngement s made in First Street, Baker City adva nce vvit h d ist rict or The Observer OfOVEREATERS superr nt ende nt M rsfice, 1406 Fifth Street, ANONYMOUS: cellaneo us items f or Fri ., 8:45a .m . LeG rande. sale including; educaPresbyterian Church tr on mat errals, shelv1995 Fourth St. ing, kit chen rt em s, CHURCH YARD Sale: Use all ey entrance to sin ks, freezer, refrig.; 7:30 am 2 pm. Fri Noa h Room upstairs. e rators, de sk and Seventh Day Adve ntIs food a problem fm chairs, and t echnology ist Churc h. Co rner you ? Ca II 541 -523-5128 it e m s (com p ut e rs, o f Pocahontas and www .oa. org/podcast/ etc .) Chico Rd . Tools, f urn it ure, kit chen, clothes, BIG, BIG chu rch yard AA MEETING: krds st uff and fresh sale fo r th e Imb ler Powder River Group baked goods Christ ian Church buildMon .; 7 PM - 8 PM ing f und raiser. J uly Wed.; 7 PM - 8 PM 13th t h ru 23 rd. Across Fri .. 7 PM - 8 PM DON'T FORGET to take t he street from t he Grove St. Apt s your signs down after church . If yo u wo uld Corner of Grove & D Sts. you r garage sale. li ke to donate some of Open Northeast Oregon your treasures you ca n Nonsmoking Classifieds ca ll L e Roy at Wh eel Cha ir Accessible 541-910-3170 . AA MEETING: EXTEND YOUR M iners' FRI. & Sa t , 1240 W Willi ng To Go To Any J ubilee f un ou t t o Birch. Ca noe, exeri ce, Length Group Sumpt erl Ride th e rec umbent brke, m ise Tues .; 7 PM - 8 PM t rarn, vi sit th e Dredge st uff . Sat ; 8 PM - 9 PM & don't m iss M axfield St. Fran cis de Sales Originals . W e are a GARAGE SALE. Fri . & Cat holic Church hom e decor & qift Sat. 8am-2pm 2110 E 2335 1st St. L Ave, # 2 Eve ryt hing great s ho p w i th (in th e basement) priced to sell, no early prices Open 7/ 21 & Open 7/22 f rom 9-5 . Lobirds please ! Nonsmoking cat ed at 602 S M ill St, acr oss fro m th e STAUFFER'S REFIN AA MEETING: ISHING & Fami ly Yard Dredge's parki ng lot . Sa le . J ul y 2 1s t. Been There Do ne T hat, Open Meeting 8am -5p m . 704 Resi MIN ER' S JUBILEE Sa le. Sunday; 5 30 - 6 30 dence St . Ente rprise . Fri. , 7/20 & Sat , 7/21. Household, shop, ga rGrove St Apt s 8 am - 3 pm both days. den, plus ant ique f urniCorner of Grove & D Sts 1115 1/2 " D " St . Nonsmoking tu re & tools. Look for Baker City orange srgns. Wh eel Chair Accessible

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145 - Yard, Garage Sales-Union Co. HUGE ESTATE/ Rummage Sale, Sat 21 st. Starts 9am at Blu e M o untai n Hu mane/ The An rmal Shelter of La Grande- 32 12 Hwy 30 . To ns of it ems *L ot s of an tiq ues * Tons of DVD m ov ies, new & used .*Cotton SALE, Sa t , can dy & fresh made YARD 8:30-?. No ea rly sales l popcorn w ill be ava il . 1809 Y Av e. So m eAll pro ceeds go t o t hing fo r everyone I BMH A. Co me spend time making our co mYARD SALE. Di shm unity a bett er p la ce w asher, book s, tools, t ake th e vo lunt ee r furnrt ure, a nd m uc h trainir1g class and help mo re ! Fri. & Sa t . change the lives of anr8am-4pm . 585 N 14th. mals the class start s at Elgin 11 am . Corne out all week long for ou r YARD SALE. Fri. & Sat . Sav e A Lrfe Adopt A 8am- 1pm . 1907 2 nd Shleter A nima l Special St . Books, m ens & - Call BM HA f or info womens cl othes, baby 541-963-0807. boy c loth es , t oy s, ga m es, DV D's , reCome see th e new kitcords . dutc h ov en, te n & cat rooms and m isc . All prices negoall th e new changes t iable. ta ht are always underway to make lives bet- YARD SALE. Int. doors & trim paint, elect ron t e r f or the an rma ls. rcs, craft supplies, JeWCome out & get inforelry, cha irs, c lot hrng, mationa n about our febooks, misc. housera l cat prog ram sponhold & ya rd ite m s. sored by BM HA & Dr. 2403 Centu ry Loop, J eff Henry of Va lley Sat & Sun 1 Oa m-3pm . Vet Care or ask about No early bird s I our t ra ining cla ss f or dogs & puppies . We are looking f orvva rd to YARD SALE. Sa t only, 8am-2pm . 1506 Cedar SEEIN G YOU I St . Furnit ure, bicyc les, BMHA rs a private non-profrt baby bed ding, misc. 501 c3 Business. household item s, vacuum clea ner. HUGE HOUSEHOULD & CONTRACTORS YOUTH FOR Christ SALE Fundraise r Ya rd Sa le. 204 S 18th, 7am -4p m. Baby, kids, & tee n Fri. & Sat. 1/2 off from st uff, fu rn it ure, 321 0 N 2p m -4pm o n Sat Colu mbia . Fri. & Sat. Yard/ garden supplies, TV, DVD's & CD's, f urnit ure, ref rig, kit ch en 160- Lost & Found cabinents, utrlity sink, like new showe r door FOUND CAMERA at EOU after f irew orks. & 2 sta in less ste el Call w rt h descrr ptron. kit c hen sinks w/ ga r541-786-8090 . bage drsposa ls, interi or & exterror doors, inFOUND THUMBDRIVE, cludinq a 1Oft inte rio r at Elgin Hi gh School door, -baby, c hildre n, ballpa rk, parking lot . adult & plus size clot h07/09 Ca ll to identify ing, toys, 3 like new 541 -437-3850 . f ishing f loat tub es w/ f ins, huge am ou nt of FOUND VINTAGE suitcontractors extra t ools case, ca ll t o ide nt ify . & supp lres, lrke new Near Y Avenu e. Call propan e shop hea t er, 541-786-5968. 3 direct vent gas heaters, co nc ret e mixe r, FOUND: DIAMOND ring res tau ra nt k it c h en at Rrt e A id. Call to hood , & so much rdentify . 541-403-0926 more ! LOST CHEVY car key, w/ auto lock a nd MOVING SALE. Fri . & alarm, $ 20 reward ofSat , 8am -3pm, 13 10 fered . Lost fo r almost M Ave. Camping gear, a m on th. ent erta inmen t center, 541 -805-1 716. & more l MISSING YOUR PET? Check th e Baker City MULTIFAMILY SALE. An ima l Clinic, Som et hin g fo r every541-523-3611 . one I 10908 S E Street, Frr & Sat, Ba rn-?. PS3 system & games, & PLEASE CHECK th e Ammal Shelter websrte rn XBox 360 games, fu rLa Grande if you have niture, craft items . a lost or fou nd pet. www .bmhumane.org MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE Somet hing for everyone I 180- Personals Benchtop t ools ! Bandsaw, scroll saw, hand MEET SINGLES right rl0\1'1 1 No pa id operasand ers. Compressor, t ors, ju st real peop le ti ller, law n m owe r, li k e yo u. Brow se plus m isc . it e ms. 2 greeti ngs , exchang e se t s tru c k tir es . messag es and con LT 2 65/7 0R1 7 & nect li ve . Try it free. LT315/75R16 . 2 set s C a ll now . ri ms : Dodge & Ford 877-955-5505 . (PNDCI ATV t ires, t on neau cover, f ishing boat & a project boat w/ open bo u g h . A nt i q u e kit chen table. kitchen chairs on rollers, some clothes, collec t ibles . Much m o re 1807 Co nklin Ln ., Cove. Fri . & Sat. , 8am-5pm 210 - He lp Wa nted MULTIFAMILY YARD Bake r Co. Sa le . Vista Spec ialty M ERCHANDISER: Care, 103 Adams Ave. FGXI seeks a reta il mer Sat July 21, 8am-4pm. chandiser t o se rv ice st ores in Ba ke r City, O R Please app ly at www.fgx i.appone .com

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210- Help WantedBaker Co.

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S OCIAL WORK ER needed for t he top 100 best places to wo rk in hea lt hcare 1n t he nat io n. FT w / great be nef it s $20 - $2 4 per hr, DOE. For more rnfo or to apply got to: www .goh ospice.com LPN needed f or the top 100 best places to w ork in healthcare rn t he natron FT w/ great benef its. $ 17 - $19 per hr, DOE . For more info or to apply got to: www aohosp jce com RN N EEDED FT rn ou r new Bake r City off ice. Reward ing ca reer w ith Heart 'n Home Hospi ce. $ 28-$ 32/h r ., s rg n-o n b on u s o f ge ne ro u s $ 2, 500 , PTD. f ull benefits. INWw.gohospice.com for more info. & to apply . BUILDIN G H EA L T HY Fami lies is accepting applications fo r Home Vis it o r/Fa mil y A dvocate f or Baker and Unron Counties. Submit resume at t he Em ploym en t Department.

220 - HeI p Wanted Union Co.

ST ALPHONSUS - Baker IT IS UNLAWFU L (SubCity is looking f or a sec t io n 3, O RS PRN dietary aide and 659 .040) f or an e mf ull ti me cook. Prev iployer (dom est ic help ous food service expeexcept ed) or emp loyment agency to pri nt ri ence de sired an d Oregon Food Handlers or circulate or cause to be printed or crrculated card req uired . If rnterany statem ent, adverest ed, please contact t isement or p ublicaTam i at 541 -523-81 13 or apply online at: t io n, or t o use any form of applrcati on f or www.stalphonsus.org/ ba kercity emp loyme nt o r to ma ke any inquiry in connect io n w ith proCOUNSELOR I Drug/Alspect rve employment cohol Counselor at Elkw hich exp resses dihorn Ado lescent Treatrect ly or indirect ly any merl t Center Wage s lr mitatron, specrfication depend ing on ex perior discrimination as to ence . Cri m inal backrace, r·eligio n, color, ground check & drug sex, age or nati onal t est required. Work origin or any intent t o am iably and cooperamake any such li mitat ively w1th co-wo rkers t ion, spec if icati on or and contacts . M ust be discrim inati on. unless able to obtain CADC I based upon a bona Certrf icatron w rth rn 24 f ide occupat ional qualimonths of hire. Applif icatio n. cat ions may be obtarn at 2100 Marn Street or NOTICE TO on line at: PROSPECTIVE www newdirectionsnw org EM PLOYEES W HO RESPOND TO New Directions NW is an BLIND BOX ADS equal opportunit y PLEASE b e su r e employer & treatment 'N hen you address yo ur provider. resumes th at t he address is comp lete w it h BAKER SCHOOL DIS- all inf ormation requ ired, TR ICT 5J is c urrently such as the BLIND BOX accepting applrcations NUMBER. This is the for a Custodian I. For on ly way w e have of a comp lete desc ription mak1n g sure yo ur reof t he positi on go t o sume gets to t he proper w vwJ.baker.k12.or.us place. Northeast Oregon or contact t he Classified Staff em ploym ent divi sio n. Yo u may als o ca ll All FOR YOU SALON, 541 -524-2261 in Elgin, is looking for a massage t herapist & a MEADOWBROOK ta t t oo art i st , ca ll PLACE Te res a f or in fo , at Senior Liv ing is current ly 541 -437-8350. looking for a part tim e and on -ca ll dret a ry COMMUNITY CONaide Compe t i t iv e NECTION has an wage. Must be able to op ening f o r a K1ds pass ba ck g ro u n d Club teacher. Up to 19 an d dr ug c h ec k ho u rs pe r wee k. scre en. Apply in p er$10.73 per hour. Lead son at 4000 Ceda r St . or assist w it h daily acOn ly serious app lit iv iti es f or 5-12 yea r cants please. old ch ild ren. M u st pass cri m ina l hist ory check and drug test . FULL TIME Lube TechniApplication and job decian. App ly in pe rson scriptio n ava ilab le at at Lube Depot 2450 t he Employ ment De1Ot h St., Baker Crty pa rtm e nt . Posi ti on closes July 27th, 2012, EX ECUTIVE DIRECTOR at 5:00pm EOE f or th e Bake r Co unty YMCA. Respon sib le GRANDE RONDE Hosp if or day-t o-day operata l: Foundat ron Mant io ns , lead ing a ded iager position- Bacheca t ed staff. buil ding lor's deg ree in marketst rat egic re lati onship s rn g, com m unrcat1on, business m gmt . or rein t he com m unrty and ma intaining m emberlated f ield. Experience shi p grow th . Mu st in sp ec ial e ven t s. de mo nst rate strong know ledge of f und raisfi sca l manage ment . in g, experi ence w it h M in . requ rrement s: Adgra nt vvriti ng . f ou r-y ea r co llege devan ced computer s kills gree and 3 y rs exp rn req uired Ab ilit y to se nior manage ment . w rite effect ive ly and Sa lary $50, 00 0 to speak in public. Type $ 60 , 000 DOO . 40wp m a rl d have a Ben e fit s . S u b mi t current OR driver's lice nse. Sta rt ing rate applicat ion on lrne : WV'NJ.ym ca. net/careerDOE. Apply on line at oppo rtunities/ WINW grh.org. EO E App l1 ca tr on dead l1ne: Ju ly 18, 2012

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THE OBSERVER AND BAKER CITY HERALD News pap er· Delive ry ro utes, bot h carri er and m otor, w ill be adv ertr sed rn t he Busrn ess Opp o rt un rty section Please se e classificati on #330 for any availab le routes at t his t ime

TH E BAKER CITY HERALD is looking f or a Circula t ion Driver who 's prim ary resp ons ibi lit y w il l be to pick up Th Bake r City H e ra ld new spapers f rom La Gran de and delive t hem to The Bake City Herald office on t he f o llow ing days : NOTICE OF Teach er M onday, Wednesda Vacancy . and Friday . This posi Troy School District t ron w ill assist t he Cir 2012-2013 culat ron depart m en On e t ea che r co un t ry and mail room w ith du school district servin g t ies as we ll. Must K-8 . Exce llent , we ll have own t ransporta mainta ined f acrlity. Int ron, a va lid Oregon struct ion rs ext remely dr ivers lice nse and a w ell f unded good drivrng record, a Oregon Elementary Cerhig h sc hool diploma tifi cation required. Salor e quiva le nt M us ary negot iable , debe ab le to lift newspa pendi ng on qualif icapers (approximate ! t io ns and experience, 20 po unds), stand in medical insurance and place f or up t o two tea cherage prov ided. hours st rapping and Contract start date is labeling bu ndles, get Au gust 31, 2012. in and out of a vehicl App lica t ion may be obm ult rp le t rm es t o f rll tained and sent to: n ew spap e r racks . Please send a resum Educat ion Serv ice Dist o cgibson@ lagra ntrict - Region 18 deobs e rv e r. co m o 107 SW Frrst Street , st op by The Bake Suite 105 Crty Hera ld to f rll out Enterprrse, Oregon an application. 97828 (541 )426-7600 WATER CON TROL DISTRICT in North Powde r see king d rstrr ct Troy is located on t he Grand e Ronde River manager. Responsible approximately 50 f or irr igati on water mi les f rom Ente rprise management and genand about t he sam e eral adm rnistrat ron of distance f rom Lewisdist ric t. Sa Ia ry and ton, Ida ho. Roads t o ben ef it s DOO/ DO E. and from t he area are For app lrcat ron & JOb w ell maintained for des c ripti o n c a ll : all-weat her travel 541-898-2366 or email Troy is somewhat isoyour request to : lated . due t o distance pvwater@eoni .com only The area is w arm Open until f illed w ith mi ld w inters and an early spri ng, w it h 220 - Help Wanted excellent hunting and Union Co. f ishing . It is a t errif ic place to r·aise children. BUILDIN G HEALTHY Fa m ilies is accepting For any additional inforapplications for home mation, please contact t he ESD, visit or/famrly advocate 1541)426-7600 Applif or b oth Un ro n an d cations w ill be taken Baker Cou nt ies . Send until a suitable app lires ume t o Ern ployca nt rs found. men! Depart m ent.

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

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STORE ASSOCIATE Duties: Tint paint to t he co lor specified, provi de expert advice on paint products and applicati on, prepare paint orders. st ock shelves, 310- Mortgages, process transactions. Contracts, Loans Previous experience or EVER CONSIDER a Rekn owledge of paint verse Mortgag e 7 At would be an asset, lea st 62 y ears old7 however we w ill t ra in Stay in y our home & the right team player I increase cas h f low ! Drop off resume to: La Saf e & Effective I Call Grande Paint & Glass, Now fo r your FREE 601 Adams Ave. Only DV D! Ca ll N ow those receiving an in888-785-5938. (PNDCl terview w ill be corltacted. GET FREE OF CR EDIT CA RD DEBT NOW I Cut payments by up t o UNION SCHOOL Dishalf. St op cred itors t rict is hiring a Hig h fr o m c allin g . Sc hoo l La n g uage 866-775-962 1. (PNDCl A rts/Eng Iish Teacher. Plea se contact Super- 330 - Business Opint endent Jon St. Ger- portunities maine at 541-562-5278 or vis it t he Un io n Schoo l Dist rrct website: wvvvv .union .k12 .or. us/ * * *** * ** *** * employment for mo re INDEPENDENT information . CONTRACTOR and HAULER needed fo r th e 230 - HeI p Wanted Baker City Herald on out of area Monday, Wed nesday EXPANDING ROCK and Friday afternoons. crush ing com pa ny Pl ease fill out an seeking career minded rnformatron sheet at the persons for all posrBaker City Hera ld, t i o ns . D eman d ing 1915 First St , physrca l labor w / long Baker Crty hou rs. W illing to t ravel 7 30 a.m. - 5:00p.m . t hroughout t he North- M onday t hrough Friday west. Compet itive salary & benefits pkg . in- AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTra i n f or hands on cludi ng M ed ica l/d enAviation M aintenance tal/vi sion , 401 K/ret ireCareer. FAA approved ment plan, pd holiprogram. Financial aid days/va cat ion. App licaif qua lifi ed - Housing tions available at available. Ca ll Aviation www.deatleycrushing .c Instit ut e of Ma in teom Send resumes to PO Box 759 Lewist on, na nce. 1-877-804-5293 . ID 8350 1 or· f ax t o (PNDC) (208) 743-6474. EOE

LICENSED OREGON State A dult Foster Home. Desires one female re sident. Lovely country hom e specializing in t otal care re sidence . Co mpet ent & quality care se rved w ith kin d ness . Call (54 1 )85 6-3 757 for more details. 345 -Adult Care Union Co. ADULT FOSTER home rn La Grande has Immediat e ope nin g f or male o r female residen t, prrva te ro om. Call541-910-7557. WALTER ELDERLY CARE has on e private room available now, f o r f ema le . Ni ce , friendly, homelike atmosphere, w ith quality care. 541-963-7998. 360 - Schools & Instruction ACCREDITED, PRIVATE Chr i sti a n Sc hoo l. grades 1-8 . Now accep ti ng applica ti ons fo r 2012-20 13 school yea r . A ll deno minations accepted. Ca II 52 3-4165 or 5 19-171 5 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLIN E f rom Hom e . ~ M ed i ca l,

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PIANO LESSONS Ages4&Up Jovtul Sounds Studio Wher-e students develop a love of music & enjoy learning to play piano /

Call Joyce t oday/rece ive 2 free lessons. 541-910-3992 joyfulsounds88.com 380 - Service Directory A CLASSIFIED ad is an WAY TO EASY REAC H over 3 million Pac ific North western e rs. $525/25-word classified ad in 30 daily for n ewspape r s 3-days. Call th e Pacifrc Northwest Da ily Connectron (9 161288-6019 o r e m a iI elizabeth@c npa .com for more rnfo (PNDCI ADVERTISE VACATION SPECIALS to 3 million Pac if ic Northwestern ers I 30 da ily rl ewspape rs, six st at es. 25-w o rd c lass ifi ed $525 for a 3-day ad . Call (916) 288-60 19 or visit www.pnna.com/adverti s in g_p ndc .cfm for th e Pacifi c Nort hwest Da rl y Co n nec t ron . (PNDC)

ANYTHING FOR Ju sti c e, A BUCK * Hosp rta lrty . JOb placement assista nce. Com- Same owner fo r 21 yrs. puter available. Finan541 -910-60 13 CCB#101518, LG cial A id if quali f ied . SC HEV ce rt ifred . Ca ll SOCIAL SECURITY DIS866-688-7078 AB IL ITY BENE FITS. wvvw.CenturaOnl1ne.c W IN or Pay Not hing ! om (PNDC) Start Your Applicat ion OAK HAVEN KindergarIn Under 60 Seconds. ten registration open Ca ll Toda y ! Contact for Fall , Mon - Thurs. Disabilrty Group, In c. Licensed Atto rneys & 12-3, M. Ruth Davenport , 54 1-663- 152 8, BBB Accredited. Ca ll 54 1-805-4972. 888-782-4075. (PNDC) ~ c r i m in a l

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012 YO!:R BIRTHDAY by Stella Wilder Darn today, you tend to be a rather slow, methodical, thorough and tenacious individual who sets sights on a goal early on and does not stray from the path until you have reached that goal. It's not that you are uncreative or unimaginative, but rather you understand that success in the modern world is more a matter of persisrence and hard work than aJl}thing else. THURSDAY, JULY 19 CANCER (June 21-)uly 22) -- You'Jl have a chance to learn one or two important lessons by following closely in another's footsteps. lEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be disappointed to find out that wbat you've been searching for isn't quite all tt's been cracked up lobe. VIRGO (Aug, 23-Sept. 22) --A friend or loved one proves highly dependable today in

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a situation that pits you against something !hal's challenging. LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) -- It may take you a while to impress on others the importance of a situation that so far only you have recognized as significant and dangerous. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not about to give anything away without a promise of something valuable in return. Caution is advised as night falls. SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be haunted by a memory that also makes you realize the true significance of something you've been trying to overlook. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-)an. 19) -- It'll be more difficult than expected to accomplish something that has been on the docket lor some time. Your schedule requires adjustment. AQUARIL'S {Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -· Pacl anJ fiction may be combined in an interesting way today, and as a result, you'll come to

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380 - Service Directory SEWING ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS. Hems, pockets, zippers, any item. Leave msg : 541 -963-4379, or ce ll: 541-786-5512 . LG SPRING CLEANING. No JOb too big or small. 8 yrs experie nce & exce ll en t re fe re nc es . 541 -519-5 120, BK

450 - Miscellaneous CEMETERY PLOTS w ill t ake an increase as of J uly 1, 20 12. I have two side-by-side lots f or sale t hat a Iso inc l ude p erpet ua l ca re at a good price 541-523-7523

605 - Market Basket THOMAS ORCHARDS Kimberly, Oregon YOU PICK Dark Sweet Cherries Rainier Cherries Apri cots Early Semi Cling Peaches

READY PICKED Dark Sweet Cherries ************* BOONE'S WEED & Pest Apri cots Control, LLC. Trees, CASH FOR JUNKERS Early Semi Cling TREE PROBLEMS? O r n am en tal & Unvvanted ca rs & Peaches We can help t rucks & scrap meta ls Turf-Herbicide, In sect & Disease Coll t Insect rol too I Ca II today for & Fu ng us St ructu ral BRING CONTAINERS Insects, including Ter- Full Senvice Tree Care more in fo, Open 7 days a vveek Fert 1liing Eva luations m ites Bare gro un d BAKER CITY 8 a.m.- 6 .m. only Service Tony 's Tree w eed control: noxious 541-934-2870 AUTO SALVAGE 600 Elm 54 1-523-3708 weeds , aqua ti c Vis it us on Faceboo k Open Sat urdays CCB # 63504 weeds. Ag ricultu re & for updates 541-523-7500 Ri ght of Way. Ca ll St. H 3210 TWILIGHT Doug B oo n e , 620- Farm Equip************* SEWER & DRAINS 541 -403-1439. BK ment & Supplies Trme to clean out t he CEDAR/Chain Link ROOTS! OVER 30 Million Women FORKS, HEAVY duty fences, r1ew const rucCall f or Appt. to be 59"x 6", $1500. Snow Suffer from Hair Loss ! t ion . r e mod e li ng, wo rry free f or anPl ow, 1O'x 3', good Do you7 If So We ot her year I handyman se rv rce. co nd rt ro n, $ 1500 . Have a Solut ion ! Ca ll 541-519-0409 Grea t r efe rences Loader bucket 93" x KERA NIOUE TO FIND CCB# 60701 Kip Ca r- All work guaranteed 1 1/ 8 yd ., f air cond iMO RE O UT t er Cons tru cti on, (IN WRITING) t io n, $400 . O pti onal 877-475-252 1. (PNDC ) 541-519-6273 . BK. co upler system for all 3. Pictures available NORTHEAST OREGON CERAMIC TILE: email kkh71 1@q.com. reCLASSIFIEDS Showers. Floors & 54 1-52 3 - 4499 or se rves the right to reRepairs. 541-519-1670. Baker VICKIE'S CLEANING ject ads that do not (541)403-0925 SERVICE comply w it h state and ccb# 144354 * House Cleaning f ederal re gulati ons or 630- Feeds Baker City Only that are off ensive, * Bus1ness Clea ning Vickie Schaber fa lse, mislea ding, de- CERTIFIED WEED f ree CT LAWN Service: M ow A lfa lf a and orc hard 541 519-6086, BK ceptive o r oth erw rse weed eat & f lowe rgrass, $ 10/ba le or unacceptable. bed s 541-519-51 13 or Excellent References! $180/ton. 541-523-9006. Baker 541-523-5081 WE DO lot weed 465 - Sporting D & H Roofing & mow ing 541-523-3708 Goods GRASS HAY for sa le . 6 Construction, Inc COLT PYTHON, 4 in . t on, $11 0 pe r t o n, CC B#192854. New roof s ~ ude; pachmye r gnps. Co v e . No rar n. & reroofs. Shrngles, $1 250 obo . 54 1-96 2 - 58 21 or meta l. All phases of 208-250-4995 541-568-4349. construct ron. Pole buildings a specialty. HAY FOR Sa le: 1st Crop 480 - FREE Items Respond w1thin 24 hrs. Alfalfa & A lfalfa-Gra ss. 541-524-9594 BK $150/ton . Sma ll ba les. CAMPER. GOOD cond iNo chem ica ls. Some DO YOU NEED t ion. Frts standard size 430 - For Sale or lower qua lity hay avail. Aff ordable Denture truck. 541 -519-2884 Trade 1541 )519-0693, Baker. Service? 2 YOUTH Genesis ComTroy St ewart. LD pound Bow s, bo th FREE IRIS bu lbs & chives, later o n Day BLUE MOUNTAIN equipped w/ wh isker Lillies, you dig up. Call 650- Horses, Mules DENTURE CENTER bisc uit , quive r & p in Dott ie 541-963-5787. 2194 Court St. sights. One needs t o MULES AND horse sale: Baker City, Or 97814 be rest rung. $2 50.00 Hell s Cany o n Mu le (541) 519-4696 or for both. Ca ll 562-1188 PURPLE IRISES & hens Days, Sat urday, Sept. (54 1)523-4752 9am - 12 :30am or & c hi ckens plan ts. 8th at 6 :OOpm , Ent er541-963-2282. 5:30pm-8pm. LG. prise . M ana ged by InEXTREME VALUE Adtermountain Livestock. vert is in g ! 30 Da ily Mor e Info/consignin g, 500 GALLON propane newspapers ta nk. Good con dit ion call IM L 54 1-963-2158 $525/25-w ord clas siCall 54 1-519-57 92. or 800-824-5298. Sa le f ied, 3-days Reach 3 Baker fo rms online at hellsmillion Pac rf ic Northcanyonm uledays .cc;r:;:;-w est ern ers. For more rnformatron call (9 161 435 - Fuel Supplies 288-60 19 or ema il : 660- Livestock elizabeth@cnpa .com A MIXED SPLIT, $175. f or the Pacif ic Nort hWE BUY all classes of Red fir in round $175, 505 F t d split $200. 541-9 10-4661 - ree 0 a goo w est Daily Co nnechorses, 541-523- 6119; home t ion . IPNDC) J.A. Bennett Livestock, Baker City, OR. FIREWOOD $185 & 10 MO., Ma le, Bord er HANDYMAN. l\jo Job too Collie I Shepherd mix. $200 in t he rounds ; big or sma II. Reason541-403-4448 $210 & $225 split, sea690 - Pasture alba rat es. Ca ll Roger soned . delivered in th e 541-51 9-1030 va lley . La Gra nde. SAMSON N EEDS a WANTED : SPRING or (541 )786-0407 good hame l Shepherd summer· pasture for 25 K.C. Home Repair - 2 00 p lus cow s. nnix, c urrent shots, 1 N o Job t oo sm all 440- Household yr old . Wo rkin g dog. 54 1-8 89 - 5853 or Fences, decks Items Ca ll 541-910-0729. 208-741 -0800. & total remodel BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM Interior/Exterior built, oak kitchen cabi- YOUNG TA BBY k1tten. Pamting net s, e nough f or a 541 -52 3- 74 78 or 541 -519-8875 Iarge kitchen . No coun541-523-7525 CCB#1 71312 tertops, 20ft of upper Baker City & lower. $2500 obo. 550- Pets 541-910-631 5. JACKET & Coverall Repair Zippers rep laced, pat c hing and ot he r BRAND NEW, never AKC YELLOW Lab s. 5-M , 3-F. Ava ilab le 710- Rooms for been used, overh ead heavy d uty re pairs . now. Parents on site. pool table light. Ca n be Reasonable rates, fast Rent 541-519-6515 used f or oth e r purservice. 541-523-4087 FURNISH ED ROOM poses . $3 00 obo. or 541 -805-9576 BK plus pnvate fu ll bat h rn 541-910-63 15. air cond iti oned privat e JIM'S COMPUTERS residence . $75//wk or On site serv ice & reparr SEWING MACHINE, VI$300/mo. As k for Fred, W ireless & w ired king Husqvarna 190 in 541-21 5-51 19 netwo rks c a b in e t , $ 1 5 0 . YOU T OO can use t hi s atten ti on getVrrus & Spam Remova l 541-963-5617 . ROOM FOR rent, $320. ter. Ask a classif1ed Jim T. Eidson Ut ilities inc luded, parre p how you can 541-519-7342 - Baker 445 - Lawns & Gart rally f urnrshed. plus get your ad to stand d ens cab le. 541-96 2-7708. out like t his ! MANTIS DELUXE Tiller LG NEW I Fas t Start engrn e . Shi ps FRE E. 720 - Apartme nt One-Yea r-Money-Back Renta ls Ba ker Co. Gua ran tee w hen y ou 1 BDRM, 1 bath apartbuy DIRECT. Ca ll f or ment. $500/mo plus t he DVD and FR EE dep. All uti lities includGoo d So il b oo k ! ing W iFi and cable TV. 877-955-5505 . (PNDCI 541-403-2220 LAWN SERVICE, f lower beds, tree t rimm ing, YARD A M ESS? 1-BDRM, 1 bat h. S/VV inrototill ing. Baker City, W e ca n Help 605 - Ma rket Bask et cluded . $275/ m o. Pick 541-523-1677 Lawns - W eedspray up app licat ion at t he Fert ilize - Renovations CHERRY GROVE MOW J OES Garden & Cham ea leo n Cafe . Sprinkler Systems ORCHARD other t rllr ng, f reld mow1825 M aill St .. Baker Tony 's Tree Service Will be open for cherries ing, gravel/ dirt sp readCity 54 1-519-8444 600 Elm - 541-523-3708 J uly 21. Cherrres on ing, shrub digout and CCB# 63504 $1 .00 a lb. U-Pick .75 a 2 B DR M: Rent more. Joe Sandoz, La lb . 62121 Starr Lane, Gra nde: 541 -963-7595 $460/mo . p lus sec. Off Hunter Rd . LaG rd. dep. $350. W/S/G paid 450- Miscella neous OREGON STATE law re541-910-4968. No pet s or smoking. qur res anyo ne w ho AVAILAB LE AT Lorac Properties LLC. contracts for const ruc(541 )523-5756 THE OBSE RVER FAMILY J O HN S ON tion vvork to b e liFruit has chemes for N EWSPAPER censed vvrth the Consale. We are located at 2-BDRM, 1 bath. Gas BUNDLES st ructi on Contractors heat, S/W included . Courtney Lane 65757 (Burning or packing) Board. A n act rv e lr$450 per m onth. Pic k in Summe rvill e. For $1.00 each cen se mea ns t he conup app licat ion at t he more inf ormat ion ca ll t ractor is bonded & inNEWSPRINT Cha mea leo n Caf e. 54 1-786-8485 . Open sure d Ve rify th e co nROLL ENDS 1825 M arn St ., Baker 8a m-6pm . tract or's CCB licen se (Art projects & more) City. 541-519-8444 $2.00 & up th rough the CCB ConW e b s i te Super for yo ung artists I KERNS RASPBERRIES: 2-BDRM ., 1 bat h Res um e r $25/ FLAT. You pick wvv\'V .hirea licensedStop in today ' cently updat ed. Quiet possible or place cont ractor.com . 1406 Fift h Street location. No ord e rs by ca ll ing 541-963-3161 sm oking/ pets . Poo l, RETIR ED CON TRA C541 -52 3- 54 7 8 or spa and laundry on site TOR look ing f o r 541 -856-3595, Ha1nes . $425/mo. small er jobs St ill li- CANADA DRUG Center 541-523-4824 1s your choice f or safe censed. CCB#4556502 and affordable medica - You ca n e nJ OY 541-403-0925 ADULT LIVING. Quiet 1 tions. Our licensed CaBaker City Only bdrm, 1 bat h apartnad ran marl order phar- ex tr a v aca t i o n macy wi ll provide you mo n e y b y ment. Laundry 0 11 sit e. Bea uti fu l b u ild i ng . w ith savings of up t o exc h an g in g id le W/S/G included . Close 90 percent on all you r it e m s in y o u r t o park & dow ntown. SCARLETT MARY LMT medication needs. Call 3 massages/$100. 2 134 Grove St . Today 888 -419-5 190 home for cas h ... Call 541 -523-4578 $600/m o plus dep. f or $10 .00 off y our w ith an ad in clasGift Certif icates 54 1-523 - 30 35 0 1 f 1rst prescription and Baker City, OR 509-366-1993 free shipping (PNDC) sif ied.

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CLEAN, QUIET 2-bdrm. 3 BDRM, 2 bath 25 15 ONE BLOCK from SafeHOME & Shop For Sale LAST 2 lots available 111 $425,000 12 ACRES IN Stove, fridge, dishMain . St. $700/ mo. By Owner In Cove w ay, trailer/FN spaces. 55 + park, M ountain THE CITY. 3 bedrooms, Park Estates. Doub le w asher, $400/ m o . Refundable depos1t. Water, sew e r, gar3 bdrm , 2.5 bat h, plus of1 bathroom solid older Nice home. Call Anbage. $200. Jeri, manfice. 1614 sq. ft. Built w ide o nly . Contact Nelson Real home just needs a little gela at 1541 )523-9956 541-9 1 0- 35 13 or ager 541-962-6246 LG Estate . 541-523-6485 111 1994. View interior updating. 2 car garage or eve n 1ngs References checked. 54 1-786-5648. & exterior pictures: 541-856-3932. Goog le www .trulia.com plus a shop. The acreFOR LEASE/RENT: Avail Address: 1506 Jasper age is dividable, call for 915- Boats & Motors 855- Lots & PropPET FRIENDLY immediately . 3-bdrm, St. Reduced price at details. 12132742 Al l utilities included. erty Union Co. 2 bath. Li ke new in $219,000. Can view by 23 FT. 2001 Jet Boat. 8 Century 21 Eagle 2 bdrm, 2 bath; $550/mo new subdivision. Two + Lighted for your protection appt. only. litre Chevy big bl ock, ROSE RIDGE 2 SubdiviCap Realty, 1 bdrm, 1 bath; $400/ mo car garage & fenced + 4 different size units 54 1-910-411 4 sion, Cove, O R. City : 15 horse kicker motor, 541-963-0511. pl us dep Ref. checked. back yard. No smok1ng Sew er/Water available. elect motor w/ copi+ Lots of RV storage 541-51 9-0712- Baker Sm . pet cons idered . f1 nde r. lo t , f 1s h Reg ular price: 1 ac re $1400/mo. plus dep 41298 Chico Rd, Baker City 825 - Houses for rn/1 $69,900-$74,900. $38,000 . TAKING Applications 541-51 9-3704 off Pocahontas Sale Union Co. 541-569-2439. IMBLER HOME For Sale We also prov ide property for two 2-bdrm, 1 bath 805 - Real Estate management Check 541-523-9050 1496 sq. ft. One 1 acre apartm ents . Q uiet, HOME SWEET HOME 3 BDRM, 1.5 bath , out our renta l l111k on lot. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, completely remodeled. Cute clean 2 & 3 bdrm. $1 35,000, 460 7t h St , our w e b sit e 925 - Motor Homes 11evv kit chen, custo m No pets Downt ow n 2640 7th St./3-bdrm. Imbler 541 -534-4124. CASH FOR YOUR w vw{ ra ncbnbome co bin e t s, h ic k o ry ca loca ti o n. $69 5/ m o . View 2 STORAGE units, at w ww .rea l1550 6th St./3-bdrm. ill or ca ll 1982 32' Jaco 5th w hee l: va ulted ceilings, 2 ca r Please ca ll bet ween estateeastern oregon.c 12x24, $40/mo, 1808 2631 1st./ 3-bdrm. TRUST DEED! Fu lly self cont ained. atta c h e d g ara g e, 8 a Ill - 5 p Ill 1425 Court St./2-bdrm. om. Listing #1840. 3rd St, La Grande, $3500. 541-523-3110 I'll pay cash for your 30x40 insu lat ed shop 54 1-523-4435 1 sm. pet considered. (541 )398-1 602 trust deed, real estate & RV st orage, horse No smoking. 725 -Apartment 25 FT MOTORHOME bar n, un de rg ro und Call Ed Moses contract or mortgage. Generat or and roof Rentals Union Co. sprinklers. 7X11 UNIT, $30 m o. 541 -51 9-1 8 14 3 PLUS bdrm, 2 bath, Ranch-N-Home Realty, NO FEES $ 2 5 dep. 54 1-786-4792. A/C. $2900/0BO . split level, vv/half baseDORM ROOM $ 200. Inc. 541-963-5450. (541 )910-3696. - FREE QUOTES Baker 541 -51 9-4962 Econo mi ca l off-st reet OREGON TRAIL PLAZA sement . Ca rport, 2 Fast, Friendly and Fair Trail er/ RV spaces office spaces, All sheds . Close to downfor rent. Call today! to w n Ent e rpri s e. utilites paid . Northeast A PLUS Rentals has 860 - Ranches, farms 930 - Recreational $1 85 per month . 5 4 1-5 6 2-5 289 o r NEWLY REMODELED, Prop e rt y M gmt storage units In cludes W/S/G 541-786-4990. 541-910-0354. Tri -lev el, 3 bdrm, 3 WANTED RANCH, w ill Vehicles available. Mortgage Broker/Owner Nice quiet bath. D1n111g a rea, lg. wo rk t rade for a fi n- THE SALE of RVs not 5x 12 $30 per mo Bonded downtow n location CENTURY21 livin g room w / firebeanng an Oreg on Inis hed, Mt. Hood/ Co8x 8 $25-$35 per mo or Joe Rudi 541-523-2777 PROPERTY place, lg. g reat room, signia of co mpliance is 8x10 $30 per mo lu m bia R1 v er v1 ew , MANAGEMENT double ca r ga rage, ~ plus d ep os it~ 1-800-898-6485 ill egal: call Buil din g BEAUTIFUL 4 bdrm, 3 ga ted, reside ntial deTAKING APPLICATIONS: new dec k, 2 bd rm Codes (503) 373-1 257 . ba th home in Is land 1433 Madison Av e , velopment . In t he Co~41-523-6485 Clea n 1-bedroom Lagra ndeRentals.co rental unit, o n .83 C1ty. Very large ga rage lu mbi a Riv er Gorge . or 40 2 Elm St . La No smoking/pets m ac res . 1006 21st St . Grande. w/ offi ce, sit s on large 509-767-1539. 541-523-46 12 BEAUTIFULLY MAINCall 541-963-5996 Call 541-403-1524 lot plus 1mgat1on w ell. TAINED 23 f t . (541 )963-1210 New ly rem o de led , Capital Benefits, 752 - Houses for 880 - Commercial Ult ra-Li t e T hor w/ must see I Rent Union Co. LENDER LLC pul l-o ut. fu lly c onCIMMARON MANOR Property SEE ALL RMLS Contact 541 -963-5315. Kingsview Apts. ta in ed, s leep s 6, 1 BDRM, remodeled, in LISTINGS AT: 1200 PLUS sq. ft. proA2ZSTORAGE 2 bd, 1 ba . Ca ll Century new e r ru bbe r roof. Island City $500/mo, www.valleyrealty.net fessio nal office space, * New sm oke fre e . $1 2 k. $500 c lea nin g dep. 820 - Houses For 21, Eagle Cap Rea lty 4 o ffi ces, recepti on * Secure 541-437-9190. LG 541-963-1 210 Re f . re q . No Sale Baker Co. a rea, Irg CAMAS COURT, 3 br, * 10x15 pets/ smoking. Ca ll Pat, MH, new carpet a rea, conference/break 2ba, 541·523·5500 ""JUST REDUCED"* CLOSE TO EOU, 2 541-910-1442. ha nd icap access ible. FOR SALE: 29' 1987 self & paint. A/C. fe nced 3365 17th St. Baker FSBO. 3000+ sq. ft 3 bdrm, 3rd f loor, most -contained Terry Travel Pri ce ne gotiabl e per ya rd, carport, st orag e bdrm , 2 bath . High-end utilities paid, co in-op 2 BDRM, $600.00. No - - - - - - - Trailer, good condit ion, 541-963-4174 le ngt h of lease. Northshed, f1nan cing ava il. , co m p let e remode l. laund ry, no smo king, pets. 541 -963-4125. American West ea st Property Managelimit ed use . $3950. $49,900, $ 175 ,000. rml s.c om no pet s, $450/month . Storage 541 -805-9358. Ca ll 541-962-7481 ment (541)910-0354. M L#12590961 $400 de p . 2 BDRM, 1 bat h, very 7 days/24 hour access Call 541-519-2625 clean, wa sher/d rye r, 541 -910-3696 . 541 -523-4564 N o COMPETITIVE RATES l aw n c a r e , CLOSE TO EOU, st udio & cat s/ s m ok in g $750 . Beh111d Armory on East ~- ~· REDUCED * *· FSBO: by Stella Wilder 1 bdrm , all utilit ies pd 541-9 10-4938. REMODELED 3-bdrm , and H Streets. $400-$450. 910-0811 2-bath, 1400 + sq. f t. THCRSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 becoming bored and disenchanted. You need learn how to use the tools made available to 3 BDRM 2 bath in Cove. $77,500. 2405 Baker COMFY BASEMENT Fenced ya rd, garage . something new and d!fferent. you if you expect to use them effectively. You YOURBIRTHDAY by Stella Wilder St. See pictures on apt, $395/mo. 1 bdrm, No craigslist VIRGO .org today, you enjoy watchmg the world (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Y ou may can't just make it up. Born fur nis hed, utili t ies pets/smoking/HUD . Call 541-519-2625 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A newly go by, but you are by no means a passive find yourself in control of a s1tuation in paid, partial kitc hen, $900 lll O observer. Rather, you will learn everything which the stakes are very high -- both for you formed partnership is likely to benefit you in MINI STORAGE close to dow ntown & 5 41 -78 6 - 2 9 77 or 3 BDRM, 2 bath ra nch in co llege . No pets/ smokyou need to know by maintaining the highest and those in your inner mclc. ways that you hadn't imagined -- and money 541-786-1480 • Secure qui et neighborho od, ing . 541-963-6796. level of observation, and when you have all LIBRA (Sept. 23-0 ct. 22) -- You should isn't the only thing to come your way. Entry • Keypad near th e High School. 3 BDRM, 2 bath, br·and ARIES (March 21-April l9) -- You'll want the information you need you will then step end the day much closer to a desired goal -• Auto-Lock Gate Fi rep lac e , fe n ce d, new MH 111 Cov e, forward and take pat1 in all manner of but only if you stick to the script. There is no to keep all promises -- and you can expect pat io, 2 car gara ge . • Security Lighting "WELCOME HOME" 1800 sq. ft. $850 mo. endeavor to promote your own 1deas and room for improvisation. others to keep those made to you as well. $159,000. Agents 'Nel• Fenced Area plus cleaning deposit, come. 541-519-5132 (6-foot barb) secure the succe~s you are after. You have TAURUS(Aprii 20-May 20) -- Ytm can do SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nnv. 21) -- Ynu will Call f1 rst and last . N o tremendous vision, and you know how lu lwve lo brave Ihe elemenls if you lravd iar lhings mmh fasler than your doS(Csl comsmoking/pets . (541 )963-7476 :NEW llx25 units 4·BDRM, 1 bath. 1600 54 1-7 8 6 - 0 66 0 or inspire olhers -- <nd lhis combinalion will from home-- and if so, you'll wanll o prepa re pelilor, bul for some reason, ym1may slillnol for "Big Boy Toys " sq. ft. New electri cal, 541-568-471 6. find yourself in the lead. make you a formidable leader, especially for the imaginable worst GREEN TREE carpetin g, pain t & when you are working for what you and those SAGITTARICS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -GEM INI (May 21-june 20) -- More savA PA RTMENTS 3 BDRM, 3 bath. large blinds. Ovvn er fi na nce . around you consider a worthy cause. You're likely to receive a message today that ings is a direct result of doing more today; sit 2310 East 0 Avenue ho use & ya rd . N o 1306 4th St . Baker. FRIDAY, JCLY 20 contains both a warnmg and a way to avoid around and think about things too long, and pet s/s mokin g. Ava il. $85,000 w it h $10,000 La Grand e, OR. 97850 atmanager @gslcommunities.c down. 541-379-2645 Aug 1st . 541-786-4252 CA.\CER (June21-july22) --You should the danger hinted at you'll lose a thmg or two. om or 541-786-4253. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-)an. 19) -- You are be able to anticipate what is going to happen CLASSIC STORAGE (£Dr.'CR:< rJl.Jria <r-tUtiiJ'".l,pleaot o:ntac: 4-BDRM., 2-BATH: On 2 541-524-1534 Income Rest rict ions Ap- 5 with uncanny accuracy today, and yet a bearing your rcspons1bilities with grace and urur.lvma!.oon; , at ouse, CCI':'RIGHTY-!:2 U4ITED HAn!RJ SYNDICATE, N C. ac res. 1 mi . o ut. ply 2805 L St reet in Union. $900/m onth. friend catches you by surprise. skill at this time; today, someone comes to DISTRIBUTir• BY UNrti:RSAL FOR UFS $2 4 9, 0 00 . Go t o ll i.OWIIru!St, [ illl*l Clty,M•J 673-1 Professionally M anaged NEW FACILITY I ! No pets, no smoking. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When every- you with an offer of advancement. 2acres1 mileoutblogVa riety of Sizes Available by R e a lt V a ll e y AQCARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must thing is going precisely as expected you nsk spot .com f or detail s. Security Acc ess Entry GS L Properties 541-963-41 74 . Call 541-403-0398 for RV Storage Located Behind La a showing. Baker. Grande 753- Wallowa T ow11 Center TH URSDAY JULY 19, 2012 County Rentals NEED CASH BUYERS HOME FOR rent , 4 Greatly d isco unt ed bdrm, 2 bath, carport, prope rti es in Ba ke r SMALL STUDIO apt st g shed, ma inta in ed • Mini-Warehouse County. www.upw estSo ut h sid e loca t io n, ya rd, 1n Wa llowa. No • Outside Fenced Parking propertydeals.com close t o Univeristy No pets. 541 -886-4305. 541-403-0773 • Reasonable Rates pet s , no s m o k1n g. 34 Blarney Sto ne ACROSS For information call: $195/mo. 760- Commercial locale REAL NEAT! 2-bdrm , 54 1-963-490 7. Rentals 523·6316 days 1-bath, detached ga- 1 Janitor's need 35 Green figurine Answer to Previous Puzzle rag e. Nice area, close 5 Strong and 740 - Duplex Rentals 24X40 SHOP, wa lk-in & 523·4807 evenings 36 Coldt o shopp ing $79,000 overh ead doors, small Baker Co. shouldered 3785 1Oth Street healthy cash. 541 -519-5978 or office area $350 rna . 1 BDRM, all utilities 38 Hills and 9 Impress 541-403-0773, Baker. d ep $ 3 00 paid . No smoking, no 39 W eathervane deeply 541-910-3696. pet s. $675 m onth , N

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2 BDRM, vv/s paid, $550 RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE: plu s dep M t. Em lly 2013 First St , BK. ApPr o p e r t y M g t. prox . 1200 sq . ft 541 -962-1074 . $450/mo . 1 yr. m in lease . A va il . 7/ 1/ 12 . ACCEPTING APPLICACal1 54 1-519-2016. TIONS on newer 2 bdrm 1 1/2 bat h w 1t h OFFICE SUITE for lea se, garage. All appliances, 700 sq. ft , all uti lities plus w/d. No smoking, provided, 1502 N Pine. or pets. Ava ilable July . Good locat ion, lot s of 15th . $750 lll O, $600 parking . Ava ilable July de p Re f r eq 1st. 541-963-3450 54 1-963-5320. LARG E NEWER 3 bd, 2 780 - Storage Units ba , gas, d/w, privat e parking, storage, patio, 12X35 STORAG E unit . no s m o k in g/ p e t s, $ 10 0 Ill 0 $825 . 541-963-9430 . 541-963-4125. TRI -PL EX 5 bd rm, 5 bat h, no sm oki ng, no pets. All utilities pd . $800 mo , $700 dep 541 -910-3696 .

750 - Houses For Rent Baker Co. 3 BDRM, 1 bath . Fenced yard Range, f ridge & WID hookups . Carport & st ora ge. $69 0/m o w ith a $650 security dep. 541-519-6654

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Thursday 5 pm-8 pm or call for appointment

Ready to move in Rcmch Hom e w ith Lmg e Sh op . 3 bdrm/ 2ba th. Children & pet fn endly fen ced b a ckymd. Ymd easily m a intained with lots of storage . 24x36 Sh op - h e ated, insu lated, cem ent floors. Must see to apprecia te! $210,000

FSBO - Please call Sandy Sarrett for m more information (541) 786-4507

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1106 0 Avenue, La Grande $219,900 AMAZING LOCATION! This remodeled home sits in the heart of La Grande in a quiet neighborhood. 6 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Spacious living on 2 levels w/ family rm & living rm. The kitchen is remodeled w/ new appliances, AC, new paint throughout, gas stove and fireplace. Garage, carport & driveway, fenced backyard w/ garden & fruit trees. EXCELLENTLY cared for home. MLS#12699164.

* ** ** * * * * * * 541-523-2128 3100 15th St . Baker City

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1001 - Baker County Legal Notices

1010- Union Co. Legal Notices

TERRY UL TRALITE STORAGE UNIT Auction 2002, Travel Trailer. 29 Description of Property : No tice is hereby given that th e La Grand e Tires, mi crowave & ft. NW Edition . Fully City Council w ill concontarn ed, sofa slidestand, horns , BB gun, duct a Public Hearrng, out, bunkbeds, sleeps m etal sta nd, gas can & on A ugust 8 2012, at 8. A s kin g $9, 999 , misc. items unable to 6:00 p .m. in th e City inventory. 541-805-1 524. Hall Coun cil Chamber s at 1000 A dams AveProperty Owne r: Doug nue, Clayborn 960 - Auto Parts La Grande, Oregon, t o consider a Zone Desigp;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~ A mou nt Due: $403.00 as nation Cha nge and 2 of July 1, 201 BAKER CITY Comprehensive Plan A uctron to take place on D es ig nati on Chan ge from Medium Density Thursday , Ju ly 26, Res rdentral t o Ge neral 2012 at 10:40 AM at Co mm er c ia l , at Ja-Lu Mini Stora ge, 1701-1 703 Un rt #60 on D St rn Sp ru ce Street , T3S, Baker City, Oregon. AUTO SALVAGE R38E, Sectio n 5DC, Tax Lot 3100, La Name o f Person ForeUsed Parts Grande, Unron County, closing: Ja-L u M ini Parts Locater Oregon. Th e proposed Storage Units are manService ordinance w ill be read age d by Nelson Rea l Unw anted ca rs & fo r t he f irst tr me by t iEstate, Inc . 845 Ca mpt rucks t owed away tl e only . The Publi c bell. Baker Crty, OreHea ring is sc heduled gon, 54 1-523-6485. Save $$ today I be co nt inued t o th e 541-523-7500 September 5, 20 12, Legal No: 00026120 3210 H Street City Cou ncil meetin g Pub I ished: Ju ly 18, 20, Open Saturdays w hich will be held in 23, 25, 2012 t he same time and loSTORAGE UNIT Auction cation as noted above. Desc ript ion of Property : The applicat ions were Chair, microwave, guif iled by Kerry Tw ert on FIVE STAR TOWING tar, clock, Halloween April 5, 2012. Your community decoratio ns & mise it em s unable to inven- Pursuant to Sect ion 34, tory of t he City of La I Gra nde Char·te r, t he o ,--~ Prope rty Owner: Li nda fo llowrng entrtled OrdiGayhart nance w ill be rea d fo r towing company t he first t irne by titl e Reasonable rates Amou nt Due: $339.40 as only at the above-men541-523-1555 of July 1, 2012 t ioned City Co uncil meeting: .__ _ _ _ _ _ __. Auctron to take place on

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Thu rsday, Ju ly 26, 201 2 at 10 30 AM at Ja -Lu Min i Storage, Unrt #77 on D St rn Baker City, Oregon.

1998 SEBRING SLT, $ 1 5 00. Ca ll Name of Pe rson Fore541-963-7481. closing: Ja-L u M ini Storage Un its are managed by Nelson Rea l Estate, Inc . 845 Ca mpCOLLECTORS PRObell. Baker Crty, OreJECT , 2 1963 Corva irs gon, 541-523-6485. plus extra parts . $750 Call 541-963-7481 Legal No: 00026 11 8 PubI ished: Ju ly 18, 20, 23, 25, 2012

1001 - Baker County Legal Notices STORAGE UNIT Auction Desc ription of Property : TV, plant stand, bats, fa n, p last ic c hairs, elect rrc heat er, Christmas w rapping paper & misc . it ems unable to invent ory Property Owner : Chri s DeVault Amount Due: $225.00 as of Ju ly 1, 2012 Auct ion to take place on Thursday , J uly 26, 2012 at 10 50 AM at Ja-Lu Mini St orage, Un it #3 on D St . in Baker City, Oregon Name of Perso n Foreclosing Ja-L u M ini Storage Unrts are manag ed by Nelson Rea l Estate, Inc . 845 Campbell, Baker City, Oregon, 541-523-6485. 20,

1010- Union Co_ Legal Notices by t he Friday previous to the meetrng, by calling (541 ) 962 1309. M ichael J. Boquist City Planner Publish : July 18, 20 12 Legal no. 26026

TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occu rred under th e t erm s of a tru st deed made by Christin e Harwood , Vrctor Ha rvvood , w rfe and husband, as grantor to Abstract & Tit le Com pany , as Trustee, in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N A , as Benefi c iary, date d Ap ril 5, 2007, recorded Aprrl 11 , 2007, 111 th e mortg age reco rds of Union Cou nty, Oregon, as Instrum ent N o . 20071832, as covering th e f o ll ow ing described rea l property: Lot 9 in Block 1 of GRANDY'S ADDITION t o La Grande, Unron Co unty, Orego n, acco rding to the recorded plat of sa id addition . COM MONLY KNOWN AS 1803 3 rd Street, La Gra nde, OR 97850. Bot h t he benefi ciary and t he trust ee have elected to sell t he sa id rea l property to satrsfy t he obligat ions secured by sa id tru st deed and a notice of defa ult has been record ed pu rsuAN ORDINANCE OF ant to Oregon Revised THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Statutes 86.735(3); t he default for wh ich t he LA GRANDE, OREGON, REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP; AND FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ON THE ZONING MAP; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

PUBLIC NOTICE P urs uant to ORS Th e applicable land use 294.250, a schedule of regu lation s are f ou nd Bake r Co u n ty' s in Chapter 8, Articles Mont hly Expend itures 8.6 and 8.7 of the City Exceed inq $500 .00 of La Grande Land De(N ew spaper Report ) velopment Code Ord ifor th e month of May, nance Number 3081, 2012 has b een preSeries 2009. Farl ure to par·ed Thi s schedule, raise a specific rss ue along w ith m inutes of at the Public Hearing the Board of Cou nty prec ludes appeal t o Co mmissioners' prothe Oregon Land Use ceed ings for May, has Board of Appeals. A been post ed at th e copy of th e app licaCo ul'thouse, and th e t ion s and all inf ormaBaker County Library t ion related to th e profor pub lic rev iew. Copposals are ava ilable for ies of t he Newspaper rev rew at no cost. w it h Repo rt for May, 20 12, copies supplied at a may be obtained from reaso nab le cost . A Baker County's AdminStaff Rep ort w ill be istrat ive Services Deava ilab le f or rev iew partm ent at a cost of seven (7) days before $2.00 t he Hea ring at no cost, w rth copies supplied at Fred W arne r Jr, a rea sonable cost. Commission Chair For add it iona l informat ion concern ing th e Legal No . 00026148 proposed Ordina r1 ces, Published: July 18, 201 2 you may co nta ct th e Plann inq Div ision at 101 0 - Union Co. (541 ) 962-1307 Legal Notices

1010- Union Co_ Legal Notices

1010- Union Co. Legal Notices

foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay w hen due the following sums : Monthly payments in th e sum of $ 1,508 .90, from October 1, 2011 , and monthly payments th e su m of in $1 ,403.99, from Feb ruary 1, 20 12, t ogether w ith all cost s, disbur se m en t s, an d/o r fees incurred or paid by the be nef iciary and/ or t rustee, t he1r employees, agents or assigns By reason of sard default t he benefrciary has dec lared all sums owing 011 the obli gatio n that th e t rust deed secures immed iately due and payable, said sum being t he follo w in g , t o - w it . $17 1,1 85 .80, toget her w ith inte rest t here on at the rate of 6.25% per annu m from September 1, 20 11 , t oget her w ith all cost s, disbu rsem ents, and/or fees incurred or pa id by the bene f iciary and/or trustee, t herr employees, agent s or ass 1g n s WHE REFORE, notice hereby is given that t he undersigned trust ee wi ll on Oct ober 18, 2012, at th e hour of 10 00 AM PT, in accord w ith th e stan dard t ime establi s h ed by O RS 187. 11 0. at th e front entrance of t he Da niel Chap li n Buil ding , located at 1001 - 4th Street, in t he City of

1010- Union Co_ Legal Notices

pe rf orm ance ne cesLaG rande, County of sary t o c ure t he deUnion. State of Oref au lt, by pay ing a ll gon, sell at public auccost s an d expe nses tion to t he highest bidactually incurred in ender f or cash t he interf orcing t he obligat ion est rn t he sa id deand t rust deed , toscribed real property get her w ith trust ee 's wh ich t he gra nt or has f ee s and att orney 's or had powe r to co nvey at the ti me of th e fees not ex ceeding th e am ounts provided by execut ion of sard trust sa id ORS 86.753. In deed , t oget her w it h construing this notrce, any rnterest w hich th e grant or or his succes t he mascu line gender incl udes th e fe m inine sors in int erest acand t he neuter, t he quired after t he execu singula r includ es th e t ion of sa id t rust deed, plura l, the w ord ' grant o sati sfy the for egotor' rnc ludes any sucrn g obligat ions thereby cesso r in interest t o secured and t he cost s t he grantor as w ell as and expenses of sa le, any ot her person owrncluding a reasonable ing an obligation, t he charge by t he t ru st ee. perf ormance of w hic h Not ice is f urt her give n is sec ured by sa id t o any person named t rus t deed, and th e 111 ORS 86 .753 that th e words "trus te e' and rrght ex ist s, at any ' be ne fi ciary" inc lude t rm e that is not later their respect ive suct han f ive days before cessors in inte rest, if t he dat e last set f or any. A lso, p lea se be the sa le, to have t his adv ised t hat pursuant foreclosure proceed ing to t he terms stated on drsmr ssed and th e t he Deed of Trust and t rust deed re instate d Note, the b enef iciary by paying to th e beneis all owed to conduct f rc rary of th e ent rre property inspect ron s am ou nt du e (oth er while property rs in det han such portion of t he principal as would fault. not then be due had This sha ll serve as notice that th e benef iciary no defau lt occu rred) shall be condu ctin g and by curing any ot he r default com property rn sp ect ron s on t he said referenced plained of herein that property . Th e Fair rs capable of bein g Debt Collect ron Praccured by tendering th e t ice A ct requ ires t hat performa nee requ ired we state the follow ing: under th e obligations This rs an attempt t o or t rust deed , and in collect a debt , and any addit ion to pay ing sa id sums or t endering th e in for mation obtained

1010- Union Co_ Legal Notices w ill be used f or t hat purpose. If a discharge has been obta ined by any party t hrou g h ban krupt cy proceedings : Th rs sha ll not be co nstrued to be an att em pt t o col lect t he out stand ing indebtedness or hold you p ersonally lrable f or t he debt . Dated: 06-15-2012 By: /s/:Kelly D. Sut herland KELLY D. SUTHE RLAND Successor Trustee SHA PI RO & SUT HERLAN D, LLC 1499 SE Te ch Cent er Place, Surte 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 \Nww.shapiroattorneys.c om/wa Te l ep h o ne: 136 0 1 260-2253 Toll-free: 1-800-970-5647 S&S 12-1 08771 Pub lish: Ju ly 4 , 11, 18, 25,2012 Lega l no. 25560

Baker School District 5J Milk Bids 2012-13 07-01 -12 thru 06-30-13

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012

THE OBSERVER & BAKER CITY HERALD - 11B

BUSINESS & AG LIFE

Subprime Loans: Not lust Mortgages

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Auto lenders loosen purse strings

Coca-Cola reports 4 percent sales growth

• Industry analysts expect an increase in loans to borrowers with lower credit scores By Jennifer Bjorhus Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

MINNEAPOLIS- Subprime lending is gaining steam again, although lenders are still largely steering clear of subprime mmigages, the disastrous home loans that triggered the nation's housing collapse. Subprime credit cards and auto loans are both on the rise, and some bank risk managers predict fmiher increases in the $600 billion U.S. auto loan market, where lenders are loosening the purse strings and investors are interested in packages of auto loam; to those with less-than-perfect credit. A new survey of risk managers at banks and other financial institutions released last week shows that while only 25 percent of risk managers see subprime lending increasing in the next six months, half of those who see an increase expect it to come in auto loans. It's a cautious but noteworthy response, said Andrew Jennings, chief analytics officer at Minneapolis-based Fair Isaac Corp., whose FICO credit scores are used by lenders. It doesn't suggest a flood of new subprime lending on the horizon, he said, but indicates loosening in the maTket. "In the depths of the Tecession there was an extreme movement to higher FICO scores and we've noticed that, in the last 12 months or so, it sort of relaxed," Jennings said. The credit analytics company, also called FICO, and Nmthfield, Minn.-based

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Terms of a car sale are advertised in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. According to credit bureau Experian, 44 percent of all U.S. auto loans made in the first quarter were to borrowers with scores below 680, up from 42 percent a year earlier.

Professional Risk Managers' International Association survey risk managers around the nation every quarter about their expectations for the next six months. This was the first time the survey asked about subprime lending. "This is certainly a trend that's worth keeping an eye on," Jennings said. Subprime loans are typically defined as loans to borrowers with credit scores below 680, but definitions vary. According to credit bureau Experian, 44 percent of all U.S. auto loans made in the first quarter were to borrowers "vith scores below 680, up from 42 percent a year earlier. That's still short of the 46 percent level prior to the financial crisis in 2008. Commercial banks continue

to dominate. Subp1ime mmtgage lending all but disappeared after the nation's housing collapse. Mortgage giant Wells Fargo & Co., for instance, said it shut down its last non-prime mortgage operation more than two years ago. Auto loans to less-creditworthy borrowers, however, chugged right through the collapse. Packages of subprime auto loans bundled and sold to investors on the secondary market performed well. Such loans are smaller than mortgages, and cars often are viewed as c1itical to households. People are shedding debt and working hard to make their payments on cars "over and above payments on mortgages," Jennings said. Consumer advocates

say the world of subprime auto financing is diverse and rife with abuse in some corners. Risk-based pricing is not the same as solid loan underwriting, said John Van Alst, a lawyer for National Consumer Law Center in Boston. Guy Cecala, publisher of Inside Mortgage Finance, said the recent growth in subprime auto lending has suqnised him. "It's all due to securitization," he said. "There's a ready securities market for those loans. People feel better about subprime auto loans than they do about subprime mortgages." In fact, he said, because of the higher yields on subprime auto loans, they feel better about them they do about top-of-the-line mortgages.

Goldman Sachs' Struggles Continue

Another diHicult auaner tor big investment bank By Pallavi Gogoi AP Business Writer

NEW YORK- Another tough quarter, another reminder for Goldman Sachs that it's not just its reputation that's under attack. The once-mighty investment bank's revenue and earnings continue to decline even as it has resorted to massive job cuts and other steps to reduce costs in the past year. On Tuesday, the New York bank said its net income in the April-through-June period fell 11 percent to $962 million, or $1.78 per share. That compares with $1.09 billion, or $1.85 per share, a year ago. The earnings were higher than the $1.17 per share that analysts were expecting, and Goldman's stock edged up 19 cents, to $97.87. Revenue fell9 percent to $6.63 billion compared v.ith the same period a year ago. Goldman's CEO lloyd Blankfein blamed the declines on market volatility, which was set off by instability in Europe's financial system, and the global economic slowdown. However, Goldman's problems run deeper. The bank is struggling to navigate a world of stricter government controls that is drying up some of its most lucrative revenue strean1s. Regulations taking effect this year reduce Goldman's ability to trade for its own account, which has previously been a big source of profits, especially when markets are unsettled. The problem witlt Goldman is that, unlike its other Wall Street rivals, it cannot rely on traditional banking businesses to reduce that pressure. JPMorgan Chase and Bank ofAmerica have large bases ofconsumer deposits, which they can use for making loans to homeowners, businesses and credit card users. Morgan Stanley also owns a large retail brokerage Smith Barney. So, Goldman is starting to expand its private banking business by lending money to its corporate clients and wealthy individuals. Though such loans may come with relatively low margins, it is another way for Goldman to make up some of the revenue it is losing elsewhere. David Viniar, the bank's chieffinancial officer, told analysts in a conference call that Goldman Sachs has been in the private banking business for some time. The Wall Street Journal published a story Tuesday describing

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Goldman's build-up of that business. "I don't think there is any big change in our strategy," Viniar said in a conference call with analysts. "The bank has just made that a more efficient, more profitable business. So we intend to continue to grow that slowly." Viniar said Goldman is extending loans to corporate clients from this private bank because a lot of companies need the money at a time when European banks have pulled back. Viniar also said Goldman will not become a full service consun1er bank. He said Goldman would stick to taking deposits from the companies it services and giving out loans to its clients. "We're raising deposits and we11 use some of those deposits for private individual loans some for corporate loans, but we're not a retail bank we don't have branches, we're not going to bring in a trillion dollars of deposits," Viniar said. He said Goldman's private bank has a little over $100 billion in asset-; and $50 billion in deposits. That's about a tenth the size of Goldman's overall assets of$950 billion. Though Viniar tried to diminish the significance of the private bank, its size could rival that of the U.S.' 18th largest bank, Fifth Third Bank, which has assets totaling around $116 billion. Goldman would prefer to keep a low profile. It is also keeping its compensation costs in line. The bank has been targeted by protesters and Congress for outsized pay in years past. Goldman's compensation costs fell9 percent in the quarter to $2.9 billion, in line with the drop in revenue. Global financial markets reeled in the second quarter after the outcome of elections in Greece seemed to push the country closer to defaulting on its debt and Spain's banks teetered on the brink of collapse - the latest tltreats to Europe's currency union. The shakiness in financial markets hurt Goldman's core investment banking business. Goldman is a major adviser to large companies on making merger and acquisition deals and on underwriting stock and bond offe1ings. Many companies shied away from doing both in the second quarter as they waited for calmer markets.

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NEW YORK (AP)- The Coca-Cola Co. is selling more of its sodas, spmts minks and bottled waters in most pmts of the world, ·with growth particularly strong in emerging markets. The world's biggest beverage maker- which makes Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani- said Tuesday that its sales volume rose 4 percent globally in the second qumte1: Revenue growth was powered by higher p1ices and expansion in countries such as India, where volumes rose 20 percent. Still, the company's second-quarter profit slipped as costs for ingredients rose as well.The Atlanta-based company was also up against a tough comparison, as the previous yeruls results were boosted by a one-time net gain related to the merger of two of the company's bottlers. In its flagship North America market, Coca-Cola said sales volume rose 1 percent, while a mix ofhigher prices and smaller bottles and cans lifted revenue by 5 percent. Volun1e for its sparkling beverages - or sodas such as Coke and Sprite-fell2 percent. Growth at home has been difficult at a time when consumers are losing their taste for sugary sodas and have a variety of alternatives, such as sports minks and bottled teas. Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent said he thinks the soda business in the U.S. can nevertheless grow once the company eases its pricing. "Don't forget that we're cycling in epic headwinds in commodity costs," Kent said.

EU investigating Microsoft for antitrust BRUSSELS (AP) - The EU's executive body, the European Commission, announced Tuesday tltat it was opening an investigation into whether Microsoft has kept the antitrust commitments it made in 2009, and warned that penalties for non-compliance would be "severe." Microsoft conceded it had ''fallen short" of its obligation to provide the "browser choice screen," or BCS. The choice screen would allow users of Microsoft's Windows operating systems to select a browser other than Microsoft's Internet Explorer. "Due to a technical error, we missed delivering the BCS software to PCs that came with the service pack 1 update to Windows 7," Microsoft said in a statement. The company said that PCs running the original version ofWindows 7, as well as Windows XP and Windows Vista, did have the screen. "While we have taken immediate steps to remedy this problem, we deeply regret that this error occurred and we apologize for it," Microsoft said. EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia told reporters it appeared that the choice screen, promised by Microsoft in 2009 following an antitrust case, has not been provided since Febmary 2011, meaning 28 million ClL'ltomers who should have seen it may not have. Microsoft submitted a report to the Commission in December asserting that the browser choice screen was being provided as required.

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Come hear the true story of the Oregon Trail by "Fanny" the Pioneer Woman, as portrayed by fourth-generation pioneer descendant, Joyce Badgley Hunsaker Hunsaker is coming out of retirement for this one·time·only performance to benefit the Bandstand in the Park project. She has given command performances across the nation, including for the Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic, and Ior Congress in Washington D.C. She has appeared many times on National Public Television, in documentary films, and at Lhe John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,2012

COFFEE BREAK

Talking to kids about sex is an ongoing converstation

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DEAR ABBY: How do you tell a young girl about sex, and what's the best way to go about telling ocr? My niece is 12 and hasn't had her first period yet. But she has a serious crush on an older boy, and kids grow up real fast in our neighborhood. You'd be shocked if you knew how young they are when they start fooling around. This is a difficult subject to discuss, but I know that our talk will have to happen pretty soon. She is closer to me than to her mom. When l was growing up, the word "sex" wasn'tmentioned, and one of my cousins got pregnant in her sophomore year of high school. I don't want that same mistake made again. Please help. I heard you have a book about this. How can I get one? - AT ,MOST READY IN LOUISIANA DEAR ALMOST READY: Kids grow up fasL all over lhese days - nol jusl in your neighborhood. "TI1e talk" with your niece should have started long ago as part of an ongoing discussion because young people are maturing earlier than they did years ago, for a variety of reasons. Because it hasn't already started happening, your niece should be told that there will be changes in her body and that they are normal. She should also be assured they are nothing to fear. You heard correctly that I publish a booklet about what teens should know al:xmt sex (and drugs) that covers a variety of important topics. Adults and parents sometimes find the subject difficult to discuss. My booklet was written to help ''break the ice" and begin the discussion more easily. It can be ordered by sending your name and address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to IXar Abby Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL, 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price. It could be very helpful to you if you review il before slarling the discussion with your niece so you can prepare beforehand to answer her questions or guide the conversations.

Associated Press

Balloonists recount harrowing flight ''Itfelt like a wind just raced up and grabbed the balloons andjust squeezed them,"said Couch. "Ten ofthem popped at one time. "

By Jeff Barnard

WEATHERATAGLANCE WARM, ISOL. T-STORM RATE THE DAY: 7

h11portant topics that are included are "How old must a girl be before she can get pregnant?" "How old must a boy be before he can father a child?" "What time of the month is a girl1 00 percent safe?" and "Can a girl get pregnant the first time she has sex?' In addition, there is a section on various sexually transmitted diseases and what to do if you think you may haveone.It DEAR is extremely important that they be treated right away, because not doing so can have lifelong consequences. Knowledge is power, and the more information your niec'e has, ~1e better she can be prepared for making the decisions that lie ahead of her. Dut most of all your niece need'! to know that becoming a woman is a cause for celebration - and I hope you will present that to her and make il clear.

Two men flying matching lawn chairs suspended by heliumfilled party balloons over Central Oregon last weekend said Tuesday they were floating along peacefully at 14,000 feet when thunderstorms grabbed control of their homemade craft like a giant hand. "It was so nice, so beautiful, so peaceful," for the first three hours of the flight, said Iraqi adventurer Fareed Lafta, who joined lawn chair ballooning veteran Kent Couch in an attempt to fly from Couch's gas station in Bend to Montana as a wann-up for a future flight over Iraq. "I remember I can hear the cow when they moo, the dogs. Everything was so peaceful and so nice. 'Then we were in this thunderstorm:' Couch said it was like some giant hand grabbed hold of their craft. "It felt like a windjustraced up and grabbed the balloons and just squeezed them," said Couch. "Ten of them popped at one time. It sounded like a string of firecrackers being let off. I would say that's probably where we felt tlrreatened." Nonnally, shooting out one or two balloons would cause them to drop, but they were still ascending- fast. When they started to fall, they dropped ballast, but kept falling. ''This makes no sense," said Lafta, a veteran pilot and skydiver. Couch said Lafta asked if they should jump \vith the parachutes they strapped on before climbing into their lawn chairs. "I said, 'I don't want to jump,"' Couch said. •orm not ready to jump yet.' "By the time we got in our landing mode, I wished we would have jumped." They were buffeted for an hour "It felt like a wind just raced up

ABBY

DEAR ADDY: I have a lighted door-

bell at my front door. But nine out of 10 people who come here still knock rather than use the bell. Sometimes I don't hear ~1em, so ~len they'll slarl pounding with a lot of force until they can get my attention. They never resort to using the doorbell. Why arc people so stubborn? -AT HOME IN MELBOURNE, FLA. DEAR AT HOME: l'rnnol sure it's stubbomness. They simplymight not think to use it. However, I may have a solution for you. Post a sign over your doorbell that reads: PLEASE RING BELL! Dear Abby is 'vritten by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. COPYRIGHT 2012 UNNERSAL UCUCK 1130 Walnut, Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500

-Kent Couch

and grabbed the balloons and just squeezed them," said Couch. "Ten of them popped at one time. and a half. With half their 800 pollilds of ballast and nearly half their 350 balloons gone, Couch said they would never make it to Montana, a trip of some 400 miles. Flight by helium-filled party balloons is a constant process of releasing ballast and shooting out balloons, Couch said. "It was really, really dangerous for us," he said. "The best solution is to get down.''

Started flying in 2006 The owner of a gas station and convenience store, Couch started flying lawn chairs in 2006, after seeing a TV show about the 1982 lawn chair flight over Los Angeles by truck driver Larry Walters. After successfully flying to Idaho in 2008, Couch got an email from Lafta, inviting him to put together a tandem lawn chair fur a flight over Iraq to inspire mphans of terTmc ist attacks. Lafta said he had long wanted to fu1fill a childhood dream inspired by the 1980s Care Bears cartoons, about bears with special powers who lived in the clouds. The flight was scrubbed after fuiling to secure govenunent pennission. Despite the setback Saturda)~ both men plan to go ahead with the flight in Iraq, attempting to break an altitude record this October from a site to be determined. ''Why not?" said Lafta. "We have a lot offun. And more experience that makes us safer in future."

BAKER COUNTY FORECAST

OREGON FORECAST

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THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

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85/50

88/51

90/49

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Mostly sunny and hot

Thursday's weather

REGIONAL TEMPS

Tuesday's high/Wednesday's low Baker County: 90/60 Union County: 88/61 Wallowa County: na/na

PRECIPITATION La Grande 24 hours ending 4 a.m.: 0.00 Month to date/Normal: 1 .49/0.46 Year to date/Normal: 9. 66/9.80

Isolated storm early

Isolated PM. t-storm

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24 hours ending 4 a.m.: 0.00 Month to date/Normal: 0.42/0.42 Year to date/Normal: 6.06/6.13

Slight chance of Isolated PM. t-storm t-storms early

Enterprise

WALLOWA COUNTY FORECAST

24 hours ending 4 a.m.: 0.00 Month to date/Normal: 0.18/0.57 Year to date/Normal: 9.51/10.43 State's wettest: 0.2 7" at Meacham

TONIGHT

THU

84/54

Slight chance oft-storms

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SAT

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MOON PHASE

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Nation: 109 in Death Valley, Calif. Oregon: 95 in Ontario

Coldest today Aug. 9

Slight chance oft-storms

Hottest Tuesday

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Nation: 37 in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Oregon: 41 in Klamath Falls

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Weather History

On July 19 in 1987, severe weather moved through New York State and New Jersey. High winds and 2-inch diameter hailstones caused considerable crop damage in the Pine Island area of central New York State.

Temperatures indicate previous Boston 97 80 day's high and overnight low to 5 Chicago 99 76 a.m. Pacific time. Denver 91 63 Hi Lo Pre Sky Honolulu 86 75 Atlanta t Houston 93 70 0.01 92 73 Billings 88 62 0 s Las Vegas 98 76 Des Moines 100 76 72 61 0 pc Los Angeles Detroit 102 76 0 pc Miami 92 74 Indianapolis 101 76 0 pc New York City 96 81 Kansas City 100 79 103 84 0 pc Phoenix Minneapolis 94 73 0 pc Salt Lake City 92 68 New Orleans 95 79 0 pc San Francisco 70 58 Anchorage 67 50 0 pc Seattle 71 58 Boise 99 64 0 s Washington, DC1 00 80

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On takeoff they were not concerned about the weather. Forecasts called for lightning storms, but that was hllildreds of miles to the east. Winds initially took them northeast, then pushed them back southwest, before they started going east. At one point they were stuck about 20 minutes over the Facebook computer seiVer center in Prineville unable to move. With an eye out for an open spot to land, they started shooting balloons with the Red Ryder BB rifles they each carried in plastic pipe scabbards by their lawn chairs. ''We'd shoot a few and start to descend, but it would lift us back up," Couch said. "I finally got exasperated and really started shooting balloons. ''We felt just like 'The Rifleman,"' a 1950s TV Western. ''We were cocking and shooting, cocking and shooting, pretty dam fast." As they approached the ground, the wind was pushing them along at about 30 mph, and they could see their chase crew below. They dropped a rope, trying for a clearing in some trees, but the heat fiurn the flat gr·ollild forced them up. They dropped more ballast to clear some trees, Couch said. They shot out more balloons and came into a newly mowed hay field, about 40 miles east of their starting point. Banging along the ground, they released two clusters of red balloons to prevent the craft from floating off, then jumped. They couldn't hang on, and the craft floated away anyway, coming to earth on a ranch five miles away. It now rests in Couch's driveway, headed for a museum. "I made a commitment to Fareed and the orphans of Iraq," to fly again, Couch said. "Otherwise I'm on the ground for good. I think it's out of my system. "My wife, Susan, says, 'I've heard that before.' She's making me sign a contract.''

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