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Fire breaks out on Pumpkin Ridge • Interagency cooperation, quick response times and aerial support contain Monday's blaze to about 8 acres

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A firefighter from the Wallowa County Unit of the Oregon Department of Forestry mops up at the Pumpkin Ridge fire Monday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Forest Service can go on Wallowa-Whitman spring of 2010. The League of Wilderness Defenders An injunction banning all quickly filed suit. This sum noxious weed treatment on mer, a court decision ruled the Wallowa-Whitman Na in theForest Service'sfavor tional Forest was lifted Aug. on two counts but agreed 10, allowing work to continue with the plaintiffs that there for the remainder of the field wasn't enough evidence season. regardingcumulative effects An injunction ordered of herbicide use. June 29 by Ninth Circuit The Forest Service then Court Judge Michael argued that the League did Simon stopped all weed not "explicitly seek a broad treatment on the forest injunction halting all aspects except around administra of the project in its tive sites. complaint." The Forest Service con The forest's 2010 nox tested the decision and a new ious weed treatment plan opinion was issued Friday, was in response to both a allowing weed control to nation-wide executive order continue, including the use of and the Pacific Northwest chemicals. Region's 2005 noxious weed Forest Botanist Gene Yates treatment plan. To align the forest plan with both said weed treatments have resumed.eWe are starting up the national and regional our invasive plant treatment plans, the Wallowa-Whitman again because the injunction undertook an invasive plants is lifted." treatment project. The proj The Wallowa-Whitman ectadopted aplan totreat released its Invasive Plants 22,842 acres of Treatment Project in the SeeWeeds / Page7A By Katy Nesbitt

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Tom Colvin, 63, of Cle Elum,Wash., takes a break from sifting through his belongings Tuesday after his house succumbed to the Taylor Bridge Fire.

• 70 homes charred in Wash.; falling tree kills 20-year-old firefighter in Idaho

worked a fire near Orofino, the U.S. Forest Service said. Along the Nevada-Oregon state line, a vast wildfire grew to about 675 square miles. Over the week end, the blaze prompted evacu CLE ELUM, Wash. iAPl — As ations and forced one firefighter firefighters across the West re to crawl into an emergency fire spondedtoblazes,effortsin W ash shelter. She suffered minor burns ington state were made especially and smoke inhalation, officials diKcult Tuesday as winds pushed sard. fast-moving flames east of a small Near Cle Elum in central town, destroying dozens of houses. Washington, at least 900 people The fire in central Washing were evacuated, and no injuries ton has burned about 70 homes, have been reported. Authorities scorching roughly 40 square miles said that because of wind, heat ofgrassland,timber and sage and dry conditions, the fire danger brush, authorities said. is extreme. State Department of In Idaho, authorities said a Natural Resources Fire Incident firefighter was killed by a fall Commander Rex Reed said late ing tree Sunday. Anne Veseth, a Tuesday that the fire was 10 20-year-old who was in her second percent contained. season as a firefighter, died as she SeeFires / Page7A

Captain Stan Grove takes the wheel of the La Grande Fire Department's newest addition, a four-wheel drive ambulance powered by a 6.7-liter, turbo diesel engine.

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Pumpkin Ridgeturned a little orange and smoky as a fire brokeouton private property west of Elgin by the water tower on Monday. The almost 8-acre fire was first reported around 11:30 a.m. By 3:30 p.m. Monday, itwas around 80 percent contained, with 100 percent containment achieved Tuesday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. eWe had a pretty darn good savebecause offastreaction times from everyone," said Ja mie Knight, public information officer for the Oregon Depart ment of Forestry. The fir e burned mainly pine and grass, and fire fighters were able to bring in two bulldozers to create lines to fight the fire. Two helicopters were also called to the fire, as well as an air at tack plane. One of the helicop ters was based out of Pendleton, the other in La Grande. Elgin Rural Fire Depart ment responded to the fire first and called for mutual aid from other departments. Nearly all rural fire departments in Union County were called to the fire, including Imbler, North Powder, Union, Cove, La Grande, as well as the City of La Grande Fire SeePumpkin / Page7A

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The La Grande Police Depart ment said this week it has been unable to substantiate rumors that have been circulating in the city about an attempted abduc tion of a child or children. Lt. Derick Reddington said itisaccuratethatpolice were calledtwiceovera period of severaldays in regards to some suspicious-appearing activity involving a vehicle and children riding bicycles, but there was no evidence of any sort of abduction or any other type of criminal activity. Reddington said officers on both reports conducted thorough searchesin an attempt to locate a described vehicle without suc cess. He said an investigation was completed by the depart ment. Reddington added that in a separateincident thedepart ment has received a number SeeRumors / Page7A

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Newly acquired ambulance deemed vast improvement By Bill Rautenstrauch The Observer

Medical and trauma patients served by the La Grande Fire Department aregetting a fi rstclassride thesedays, with the addition of a new ambulance that's built like a truck but drives like a dream. The department recently took own ership of a new Advanced Life Support vehicle that' spowered by a 6.7-liter turbo-diesel engine and equipped with four-wheel-drive. Captain Stan Grove, forone,said it'savastim provement and awelcome addition to the depart ment. "It's nice," Grove said. "I like it

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becauseit's a sm oother ridefor ourpa tients. When they' re hurting, they don' t want to be bounced around." Fire Chief Bruce Weimer said the department has four ambulances, two primary ones staffed with crews around the clock, and two others that can be used when the primary ones are out on calls. Crews are brought in as needed to man the back-up rigs. One of the current ambulances was purchased new in 2005, while two othersdate tobefore 1999.Thechief said the newest ambulance replaces a 1999 Ford E-450 van-type vehicle the department inherited when the SeeALS / Page 2A

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$106,919. Theprice included a brand new cab and the turbo diesel replacement engine. Arrow employees came to La Grande, loaded the old vehicle on a flatbed truck, hauled it east and set to work. Weimer said he and his para medic-firefighters are highly pleased with the results. "It's a brand new F-450,

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with factory four by four. It' s pretty much aheavy duty truck.It'sjustalotbetterthan what we had," the chief said. As an Advanced Life Sup port vehicle, the ambulance carries all the equipment paramedicsneed todeal with medical and trauma emergencies. Even better,it's equipped with one of three heart monitor-defibrilators recently purchased by the department, also with money in the 2011-12 budget. 'They' re top-of-the-line, very high tech," Weimer said.

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Captain Stan Grove of the La Grande Fire Department displays the new ambulance's patient compartment, which was taken from an older ambulance and re-mounted on a new chassis. Re-mounting saved the City of La Grande substantial money.

ALS Continued from Page1A City of La Grande took over emergencymedicalservices from Grande Ronde Hospital in 2002. By 2010, that vehicle, which was equipped with after-factory four-wheel-drive

and gave a stiff ride in the best of times, had come to the end of its life. 'Ithad had a ma jorbreak down and it sat for almost two years," Weimer said. Though money in the city budget has been tight in recent years, the new ambu lance was a necessity for a department that handles an

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Join the Cove Cherry Festival Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. Floats, vintage vehicles, horses and bikes The La Grande High are encouraged to assemble School Class of 1957 will be holding its annual catered at the Artesian Blue parking lot in Cove between 9 and 10 picnic at the Riverside Park Pavalion Saturday at 10 a.m. a.m. Bike riders and walkers will begin at the Methodist Cove Christian Camp Church. Participants should Class of 1948 meets holding yard sale remember that there are no for social hour, lunch Cove Christian Camp restroom facilities available. will be holding a yard sale For more information call The La Grande High Kathy Thew at 541-568 School Class of 1948 is hav Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 ing its annual get-together on a.m. to 3 p.m. The yard sale will be held 68405 Mill Creek Saturday at Bud Jackson's Sportsman Bar and Grill, Road, Cove. The sale is to with a social hour beginning raisefunds forcompletion of at 11 a.m. Ordering from the a bath house for the camp. lunch menu starts at noon.

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brother, S. Ray Shinsel. Carol is survived by her formerly of La Grande She attended grade school husband of 59 years, Robert 1961-201 2 in Seattle until her fam iBobl Merton Berry, sons ily moved to La Grande in Robert Sherman of Atwater, 1945. She graduated from La Calif., Loren of Anderson, Steven Ray Lanxon, 51, of Dallas, died on Aug. 8. He Grande High School in 1949. Alaska, a daughter Bonita After high school, Berry Yeoman and husband Allan was born on May 19, 1961 in Portland to James and of Rexburg, Idaho, sons graduated from Portland Dorothy Lanxon. He gradu Nursing School with a nurs Clinton of Anderson, Alaska, Curtis and wife Niki of ated from high shool and at ing degree in 1952. On March 26, 1953 tended Mt. Hood Community Moose Pass, Alaska, Vernal College and Eastern Oregon Carol married Robert Merton and wife Twila of Nikiski, University. He served Berry at the Logan Latter Alaska and Goldyn Scott and his country during day Saint temple. wife Erika of Salcha, Alaska, Desert Storm and She worked as a nurse at as well as numerous grand Madigan Military Hospital children and great grandchil was honorably discharged. at Fort Lewis during the dren, nieces and nephews. He married Diane Omnes Korean War while Bob Berry Sisters, Joyce Ford iCharlesl and had one daughter, Dani was in the military. of Florida, Glenda Stallings elle. Lanzon was an avid out Berry lived in Washington, of Nevada, Kay Newman iDavel of California and doorsman and enjoyed the Utah, La Grande, and in times they traveled to Alaska 1958 moved to Alaska where Brother Vic Shinsel iMaxinel and the years they spent they built a home near Delta of La Grande. living in eastern Oregon. He Junction and raised their A funeral for family and family. friends will be held in Sol loved hunting, fishing and camping. He treasured the Berry loved their time in dotna, Alaska, Thursday Aug. memories of hunting with Alaska. She loved the beauti 16 at 4:30 p.m. his grandpa. ful mountains and wildlife. There will be a graveside He is survived by his Berry was a hard worker service and interment at the Island City Cemetery, wife, Diane Lanxon and his and very talented. She was Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 10 daughter, Danielle Lanxon, alwaysat Bob'sside— clear ing land, planting or har a.m. Online condolences to both of Dallas. He is also survived by his sister, Mary the family may be made at vesting crops, hunting and Lanxon and his uncle Bob fishing and even helping www.lovelandfuneralcha Burger. build homes for their family. pel.corn. Loveland Funeral At his request, the family Chapel is in charge of the She was a skilled hunter. will hold a private service. Berry loved her roles as arrangements. Dallas Mortuary Tribute wife, mother, and homemak er. She enjoyed sewing, cook Center is handling the ar rangements. Online condo formerly of La Grande ing,and making wedding lences may be left at www. 1935-201 2 cakes for family and friends. dallastribute.corn Berry was active in many church callings. Julia iDeFriesl Gilbert She served a died peacefully at her home Formerly of La Grande mission with in Rainier, Wash., with her 1930-201 2 her husband for family present on June 23. the LDS church Gilbert was born in La in Cape Verde Grande on April 15, 1935. Carol Ruth Berry, formerly of La Grande, died Sunday, Berry Isl a nds, Alrica for She grew up in La Grande Aug. 12, at a care facility in 18 months. and graduated from La Anchorage, Alaska from an Berry was preceded in Grande High School. She extended illness. married her husband Jay death by her parents, and Berry was born Christmas her infant daughter, Crystal Gilbert on Dec. 16,1955. She is survived by her hus Day, Dec. 25, 1930 to Wil Kay, infant twin brothers liam Sherman Shinsel and Max and Rex, and older band Jay Gilbert of 54 years;

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four daughters, Kimberly Gilbert, Cindy Boll, Sandra Gilbert and Leila Gilbert; brother Charles DeFries; sis ters Helen Kenneda, Nadine Wood, Lois Henderson, Pa tricia Sansburn, of Eugene, Donna Weber, of Eugene, Mrytle Halley, of Kansas City, Mo., Reba Moore, of Athena, Frieda Beach, of Hermis ton, Roxa Isitl, of Bullhead City, Ariz., Joyce Walker, of Yakima, Wash., Morchette Crook, of Rainier, Wash., Barbara Ackerman of Herm iston. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Teresa and John DeFries, brothers John Defiies and Delbert Defries and sisters Wanda Allison and Julia.

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owned in the badlands of south western North Dakota. In 1937, she moved with her familytoa vegetablefarm two miles north of Albany, where her family raised carrots, corn, sugar beets for seed, red beets, cucumbers and mint. She worked on her farm, as well as neighboring farms, hoeing in the mint fields and picking strawber ries. The hard work increased when her three brothers left the farm to join the army during World War II. She went to a two-room school in her elementary years and to Albany High School where she graduated in June, 1950. She met Dale Durfee, who was in the Army Air Corps and stationed in Tacoma, Wash. They married on July 1, 1950. The couple lived in Albany where all five of their sons were born. In 1967 they moved to Athena. In 1969, they moved their family to Elgin where Dale worked as a millwright until his retire ment in 1992. Shirley worked at Bob's Market in Elgin as a grocery clerk. She later graduated from La Grande Business College and worked as a re ceptionist and secretary atthe First State Bank of Elgin. Her husband died in 1999. Durfee was a member and past presi dent of the Pythian Sisters and a longtime member of the Elgin Christian Church. She enjoyed yard sales, camping, gardening, walking, crochet ing and loved to laugh with her family and fiiends. Survivors include her chil dren, Stan iCindyl Durfee,

Shirley Louise Durfee formerly of Elgin 1932-201 2 Shirley Louise Durfee, for merly of Elgin, died on July 23, in Pendleton. She was 80 years old. A cel ebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. at Elgin Christian Church. MemoDur f ee rial contribu tions may be made to the Cove Christian Camp in care of the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862. Durfee was born on April 24, 1932, the daughter of John "Jack" and Ruby Brooks Pesheck in Dickinson, N.D. She was the youngest of three brothers and four sis ters. She lived with her fam ily on the cattle ranch they

of Lake Tahoe, Calif., Don iMaryl Pesheck, of Lebanon; sisters Marion iStanl True, of Albany, Beverly Santo, of Camp Verde, Ariz., and brother-in-law Herb Schlappi of Seaside. Her parents, infant son Steven, sister Jean Schlappi, brother Darrell Pesheck, sister-in-law Mary Pesheck and brother-in-law Talbot Sanot all preceded her In death.

Barbara J. Hansen Island City Barbara J. Hansen, 78, of Island City, died at Grande Ronde Hospital on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. A full obitu ary will be published at a later date. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

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Make your PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT LA GRANDE POLICE Arrested: Melissa A. Wing, 33, La Grande, was arrested Tuesday on a Union County Northwest States felony secret indictment warrant charging identity theft. Found property: A man in the 800 block of 16th Street Monday reported he found a bike in his yard. An officer responded and took the bike to the city shops. Larceny: A citizen from the 1500 block of 21st Street re quested officer contact Monday regarding theft. An officer made contact and took a report. Trespass: A citizen at an ad dress in the 1700 block of 21st Street requested officer contact Monday regarding trespass. An officer responded and one subject was told to leave the property and not return. Disturbance: Officers re sponded to a report Monday of a loud party or disturbance at an address in the 1500 block of 21st Street. The situation was resolved. Agency assist: Officers as sisted a medical crew with a call early Tuesday in the 300 block of Fourth Street. Prowler: A woman at an address on Depot Street early Tuesday reported someone star ing in her window. An officer responded and located a subject who was reported to be "very intoxicated." The subject, who was warned never to do that again, went home. Arrested: Shane P. Nelson,36, address unavailable, was arrest edTuesday on a Union County statewide misdemeanor warrant charging violation of a release agreement. The original charges were reckless driving and failure

to perform the duties of a driver. Larceny: A citizen in the 1700 block of Sixth Street requested officer contact by phone Tuesday regarding the theft of a bike. An officer responded and took a report for theft in the first

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Arrested: Robert James Rec tor, 44, address unavailable, was arrestedTuesday on a Union County warrant charging parole/ probation violation. The original charge was possession of methamphetamine. Rector was arrested while already lodged at the Union County Correctional Facility. Larceny: A man at an address in the 1800 block of 26th Street Tuesday reported his bicycle stolen. An officer responded and took a report. Vandalism: A man at an address in the 2900 block of Fourth Street requested officer contactTuesday regarding van dalism to his foliage. An officer responded and the situation was resolved. Burglary: An officer respond ed to a report of a burglary Tuesday at Pioneer Park. Follow up will be done. Arrested: Benjamin David Se idel, 22, La Grande, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of theft in th e seco nd d eg ree. Disturbance: An officer and Union County Sheriff's deputy respondedTuesday to a report of a male subject causing a disturbance at an address in the 1100 block of Adams Avenue. The subject was warned for trespass. Larceny: A citizen at an ad dress in the 2100 block of Island Avenue requestedofficer con tactTuesday regarding a theft of

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LA GRANDE FIRE AND AMBULANCE Between 7:30 a.m. Monday and 7:30 a.m. Monday, La Grande Fire and Ambulance re sponded to seven medical calls, a haystack fire near the Union County Airport, and the Pumpkin Ridge wildfire. No injuries were reported in the fire incidents. Between 7:30 a.m. Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, the depart ment responded to eight medi cal calls and a fire alarm. The fire alarm was canceled.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Motor vehicle theft: A citizen in the 200 block of West Harrison Avenue in Union requested deputy contact Monday regard ing a possible stolen vehicle. A deputy made contactand explained civil options. Traffic complaint: A citizen from the 200 block of North Fourth Avenue in Elgin re quested deputycontact Monday regarding speeding teenagers. A deputy made contact and will

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We' re not No. 1. We' re not No. 50 either. A recent report showed Oregon as the 35th fattest state in the nation. That sounds OK. But we could do better. Accord ing to a recent report from the Trust for America' s Health, Oregon is trending upwards on the scale. Fifteen years ago, about one in every two Oregonians was either obese or overweight. Today that number is more than six in every 10. Think about it. The result is more hypertension. More diabetes. More expensive doctor visits. The West is still the skinniest region and Colo rado the skinniest state, while Mississippi tipped the scales the heaviest with nearly 36 percent of its population considered obese. What to do? Move more. Take a walk. Ride a bike. Eat less, especially stuff dripping in sugar and fat. Trailing the skinny minis of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Colorado and New York is embarrassing. Oregon could do better.

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Well but worried? Stop fretting and enjoy the rest of the summer "encouraged to think like hypochon driacs" says Catherine Belling, a Northwestern University medi calschoolprofessorwho wrote a just-released book, "A Condition of Doubt:The Meanings ofHypochon dria." Belling blames "a public health culture of early detection and

disease awareness that encourages us to think that we may well be sick even if we feel completely fine and have no symptoms." W e'd advise readers toconsider Belling's paradoxical advice for overcoming such fears: You have to fool yourself a little to be mentally healthy. That is, you must accept

the fact that yes, you are going to die ... sometime. Then just ignore it. ''We need to delude ourselves about the risks that something is going to go wrong. We need to tell ourselves everything is going to be fine." Repeat after us: Everything is going to be fine. Now stop worrying and enjoy the rest of summer.

fact this an organization of natural resourceprofessionals and lawyers gatheringon theground informa tion and attempting to make our government accountable to its own laws rather than caving in to profiteers bound to destroy what remains of our former bounty." If Addison wanted timber to support his children and grand Wally Sykes children he should have joined the Joseph environmental movement long ago. Instead the insatiable industries successfully conned workers and Defends natural bounty local government into unrestrained rampant devouring of natural re To the Editor: It's difficult to recognize people sources. The chance of a sustainable of vision in their own time or to timber industry was squandered appreciate the sacrifices they made for fast corporate profits. Now our during their lives. That is the counties whine to federal govern only excuse for Brian Addison's ment for 'compensation' for our own diatribe i6/4 Give Hughes his duel short sidedness. against Loren Hughes, one of Union Trees are renewable but not at County's first and fiercest defenders the pace that they were felled. So of our area's natural bounty. back off a hundred years or so, To insinuate that all Hughes did Addison. Maybe we can do it better next time with the help of dedicated was put a stamp on an envelope to change the wholesale destruction activist sand organizations such as ofour forestecosystem isoutra Loren Hughes and HCPC. Mary McCraken geous. Hughes had a retail store in town and was raising a family. Yet Island City he spoke the truth even though it caused many to boycott his store. Service to voters He took many lawmakers on pack tripsto seefor themselves the areas To the Editor: The members of Citizens for thatwere being considered for logging and dams. There these east Good UnionCounty Government erners learned what was at stake. iCFGUCG1 onAug. 9requested by Addisonalso referred to Hells letter the Union County Board of Canyon Preservation Council as an Commissioners take the necessary extreme environmental group. In steps to place the following ques

tion on the November 2012 general election ballot. Shall the 0$ce of Union County Commissioner, beginning with filings for the primary election of 2014 be "nonpartisan" within the m eaning of ORS Chapter 249 and otherstate electionslaws? Preliminary results of a volun tary survey, as of Aug. 9 at 11 a.m., are strongly in favor of the county commissionerstaking steps toplace an ordinance on the ballot. Eighty-three percent of the 186 respondents agree i72.0 percent strongly agree and 10.8 percent agree) with the following statement. "Partisan primary elections for Union County elected officials limit choiceofcandidates to members of a partic ular party,keep votersfrom participating in elections, produce electionresultsthatdonotcapture broad community sentiment, and encourage unhealthy partisan con flict in local government decisions. Making elections entirely nonpar tisan for Union County elected offi cials will give all voters full equality and standing, insure all voters have equal rights, and supports the idea that our democracy must work for everyone." Seventeen percent of respondentsdisagree i2.7 percent disagreeand 14.5 percent strongly disagree) with the statement. • Seventy-nine percent agree the Office of Union County Com missioner should be "nonpartisan" within the meaning of ORS Chap ter 249 and other state election

laws. Eighteen percent disagree and 3 percent had no opinion. • Survey respondents i35.5 percent Republican, 37.1 percent Democrat, 17.7 percent Indepen dent, V1 percent nonpartisan, and 8.6percent Other) represent a cross section of voters in Union County. • Eighty percent of respondents indicate they would be willing to sign a petition to place the issue on the 2014 primary election ballot. While the survey is not a scien tific random sample of voters, the resultsdoclearly represent the wishes of the majority of Union County voters. The commission ers acting to file an ordinance with Robin Church, County Clerk, on or beforeSept.6 deadlineforplacing the issue on the ballot will be ser vice to all Union County voters.

The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Monday, Aug. 13:

sive surgical intervention? Do you see those ads for a battery of scans of various bodily systems and think, gee, what's the harm in Do you automatically assume that? You may besuffering from a rag that a headache is a brain tumor? ingcaseofworried wellness. Do you worry that a minor cut Why are so many Americans couldlead to fl esh-eatingbacteria ravaging a limb and requiring mas well but worried? Because they' re

Your views Calf story incomplete To the Editor: The Observer's story "Calf Found Dead, Not Killed By Wolves" was an uncharacteristically poor job of reporting. The story was devoid ofrefer ence to the findings of the ODFW investigator, who was in fact the lead investigator. All the statements offered by those quoted were sup position and unsupported personal opinions by people whose entire aim is to blame every livestock loss, injury or slightest scratch in any known or suspected wolf territory on wolves, no matter the evidence. Examination showed coyotes had fed on the carcass. Rod Childers and Todd Nash, both well known for their undeviating cry of'kill wolves," explain that they' ve never heard of coyotes killing a 400 lb calf or dragging it around, but an injured or sick calf, perhaps unable toriseorrun,isa prim e targetfor coyotes, and even a400 lb calf,once scavenged and partially dismem

bered, could easily be dragged around by coyotes. The most recent statistics from the USDA show Oregon suffered 55,000 cattle losses in 2010, only 3600from predators,fewer than a dozen from wolves. So 141 cows diedeach day from disease,poison ing and accident. The odds are that this calf, like so many others, was sick or injured and fell prey to coy otes. Nothing unusual about it. The ODFW didn' t "surmise" that

coyotes had fed on the carcass, they determined it by forensic exami nation. This calf showed no sign of wolf predation,yet,despite the headline, this story makes every ef fortto give the opposite im pression. It is not journalism, it is propagan da, and both the reporter and The Observer should be ashamed of it.

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Benson meets with Goodell METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in New York to discuss matters concerning both the team and the league. The meetingcame amid a backdrop of lawsuits filed by current and former Saints players who've challenged the findings of the NFL's bounty investigation. Benson also has hired the firm of former FBI director Louis Freeh to investigate the accuracy of the bounty probe. It also came a day after Louisiana state police announced investigators had found no evidence to back allegations made in an April news report that Superdome wiring was rigged so general manager MickeyLoomis could eavesdrop on opposing coaches' radio communications between the 2002 and 2004 seasons.

Mathieu could return to LSU BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Les Miles declined to close the door completely on the possibility of Tyrann Mathieu playing football for the Tigers in 2013. "Tyrann can be a student at LSU," Miles said after practice, adding that he is "not in any way speculating" about whether Mathieu could conceivably play for the Tigers again. "He will not be on this football team this year — I guarantee that's a fact. So I have no idea beyond that."

Pedroia has playoff hopes BALTIMORE (AP) — Dustin Pedroia hasn't given up Boston's playoff hopes and believes none of the team's problems this year should be attributed to manager Bobby Valentine. Speaking after the Red Sox lost to the Baltimore Orioles 7-1, Pedroia addressed a report that he complained about Valentine's performance at a session last month with team owner John Henry. "We had ameeting in New York. I know coaches had a meeting, Bobby had ameeting.We all had a meeting," Pedroia said...."I don't think Bobby should be fired. Listen, we haven' t

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Ilnion'sSarmanhelnsOregonEliteteam wintitle CENTRALIA, Wash.— The Oregon Elite softball team won the upper division of the Northwest Championships recently in Centralia, Wash. The team had three East ern Oregon players, including Union's Keesha Sarman. Darian Lindsey of Pend leton and Colette Robert of Milton-Freewater also com peted on the team. Despite being underclass men scheduled to graduate in 2015, the trio were playing with some of the top seniors to be in the state of Oregon. The other division was for the freshman and sopho mores to be. "Keesha was so impressive at her Prospect Evaluation Clinic that we asked her to play up," coach Tom Mauldin saId. Sarman was a key contrib

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thetitlegame. Sarman also was one of the betterdefensive players at the tournament, according to Mauldin. "Keesha was simply outstanding in the field," the

coach said. "Iftherewas a better sec ond baseman in the tourna ment, I didn't see her." Mauldin also raved about the coachability of Sarman and her desire to become a better player. "Keesha was a delight to coach. After the first day of the tournament, she came to m e andasked forextra bat tingpractice. "The next day, she looked like a different hitter — confi dent, aggressive and success ful.Very coachable," Mauldin saId. Oregon Elite also defeated Eastern Idaho 7-1, Western Washington 4-0, Western Idaho 3-2 and Eastern Wash ington 5-2 in the four-day tournament. To parti cipatein the Northwest Championships, a

playermust be selected from a Prospect Evaluation Clinic

(PEC). To get to a PEC, a player must be nominated by their high school or club coach, or by one of the three FPNW directors. From there, players are selected (or not) to play in the tournament. Sarman was one of 194 players selected. There were four other East ern Oregonathletesselected (Tia Glass, Alexis Morrison and Ellie Richards of Pendle ton, and Jesse Flynn of Ione.) The goal of Fastpitch Northwest is to identify play ers who have the "potential" ability and desire to play at the collegiate level. The Fastpitch Northwest Championships are a College Exposure event.

unior rodeo season wraps up at Mavericks Arena There were many local cow boys and cowgirls who placed in their respective divisions. W yatt Page won the pee wee boys steer riding with a score of 78, while Duncan MacKenzie was first in the junior boys breakaway roping with a time of 4.58. Jett Stewart (9.46) and saddle. Dawson McGinn (10.46) Kerns, competing in the finished first and second in pee wee girls division, also the cowkids goat tying, while won the pole bending (21.23), Parker Deal (71) and Dawson breakaway roping (16.19), McGinn (68) were second goat tying (8.83), and finished and third in the cowkids calf second in team roping (11.39) rrdmg. Calvin Shaffer had a sec and barrel racing (17.71. Trent Sorey was the boys ond-place finish in the senior all-around saddle winner. boys ranch bronc riding with Sorey finished on top in a score of 69. Klint Shaffer was second thegoattying (12.73)and the breakaway roping (3.2) in the in the senior boys ribbon roping with a time of 11.93, pee wee boys division. Hunter Greenup of Hep and Dylan Orr was second in the junior boys ribbon roping pner and Bailey Harrison of Condon won the reserve with a mark of 16.3. all-around jackets. Kim Williams won the The sixth and final Cayuse Junior Rodeo Association's summer event was held at the Mavericks Arena this weekend. The rodeo had 140 partici pants ranging from 5 years old to 18 years of age. Samantha Kerns of Baker won the all-around cowgirl

junior girls breakaway roping with a time of 3.07, and Katie Hamann won the senior girls goat tying in 7.22.

Kayla Kennon (17.35) finished just ahead of Kerns for the barrel racing title in the pee girls division, while Tanisha Lovins (17.46) was a hoof faster than Hamann (17.82) in the senior girls bar rel racing. Williams won the junior girls pole bending with a time of 22.28, while Karry Davis was right behind in second place at 22.54. Taylor Kerns and Michael Pederson paired up to take the team roping title. With Kerns on the head side and Pederson on the heel side, the two finished with a time of 7.66, nearly four seconds faster than that of second-place finishers Casey Kelles/The Observer Samantha Kerns and G.W. Jacie Jane Shaffer competed in the pee wee girls pole Clark. bending at the Mavericks Arena Sunday.

Reynolds homers twice as 0's beat Red Sox, 7-1 BALTIMORE (AP) — Mark Reynolds homered twice and drove in four runs, Omar Quintanilla also went deep, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox 7-1 Tuesday night. Wei-Yin Chen (11-7) gave up one run, nine hits and a walk in six-plus innings for the Orioles, who moved 10 games over .500 (63-53) for the first time since June 24. Beckett (5-10) surrendered six runs and six hits, including two home runs, in 5 1-3 innings. It's been a nightmare season for the right hander since May 20 — 1-6 in 12 starts. Reynolds hit a solo shot off Beck ett in the fikh and greeted Mark Melancon with a three-run drive in the sixth.

TIGERS 8,TWINS 4 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Cabrera became the first player to reach 100 RBIs this season with a run-scoring single and Doug Fister pitched eight strong innings for Detroit in a win over the Twins. Fister (7-7) did not allow an earned run and struck out seven to win for the third time in four starts. Josh Willingham hit his career high 30th home run for Minnesota. Tied at 4 in the sixth inning, Andy Dirks hit a solo home run off Brian Duensing (2-8) to put the Tigers ahead for good.

YANKEES 3, RANGERS 0 NEW YORK (AP) — Hiroki Ku roda (11-8)pitched a tw o-hitterand the New York Yankees got consecu tive homers from Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira in a victory over the Rangers.

Kuroda (11-8) held Texas hitless until Elvis Andrus' infield single leading off the seventh, outpitching All-Star lefty Matt Harrison. The right-hander walked two and struck out five in his fourth career shutout and second this season.

WHITE SOX 3, BLUE 3AYS 2 TORONTO (AP) — JoseQuin tana snapped a five-start winless streak and the White Sox held off the Blue Jays for a rare victory at Rogers Centre. The AL Central leaders won in Toronto for just the fourth time in 20 games dating to 2007. Quintana (5-2) allowed two runs and eight hits in 6 2-3 innings. The Blue Jays have lost 12 of their past 16. Henderson Alvarez (7-10) allowed two earned runs in seven innings.

MARINERS 3, RAYS 2 SEATTLE (AP) — Eric Thames' two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Mariners a victory and snapped the Tampa Bay Rays' seven-game winning streak. Kyle Seager started the winning rally with a single to right field off Tampa Bay closer Fernando Rodney, and pinch-hitter Chone Figgins pushed a bunt that first baseman Carlos Pena fielded. Pena glanced at second, pivoted,double-clutched, and then threw wide of first base. Seager sprinted to third, and Figgins advanced to second. Justin Smoak's deep sacrifice fly to center field scored Seager to tie the game 2-all and gave Rodney (2-2) his first blown save since May 26 — ending the closer' srun of22 consecutive saves.

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TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SuspendedLA Angels pitchingcoach Mike Butcher one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for leaving the dugout toaggressivelyargue balls and stekesdueng Sunday'sgame against Seattle American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES Selected the contract of LHP J C Romero from Nor

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WEEDS Continued ~om Page1A sites infested with invasive species, less than 1 percent of the forest's two million acres. According to Mark Porter who heads the Wallowa County Weed Board and the Wallowa Canyonlands Partnership, the plaintifF has also sued the Deschutes, Umatilla, Ochoco and Malheur national forests fortheirnoxious plant treatment plans. However, the League lost a suit filed againstRegion 6foritsplan. Accordingtothe latestdecision,the plaintiffs are at liberty to file a request for a Temporary Restraining Order against the Wallowa-Whitman at any time.

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A crew from the Oregon Youth Authority joins the battle at the Pumpkin Ridge Fire Monday.

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The Department of Forestry will continue to mop up the fire and monitor it. Continued from Page1A Additionally, the Oregon Department. Oregon Department Department of Forestry issued of Forestry crews fiom both Union additional regulations to its and Wallowa counties responded, regulateduse closureforlands in the Northeast Oregon District as did theForestService. "Real interagency cooperation is M onday morning because of what got it captured here today," persistent dry weather. said Mitch Williams, protection su These regulations include: • Open fires are prohibited, pervisor with the Oregon Depart ment of Forestry in La Grande. including campfires, charcoal ''With real interagency coming fires, cooking and warming fires, together, wedon'tgethungup on exceptatdesignated locations. who's responsibility it is." Designated locations within the A crew remained in Mon Regulated Use Closure area can day eveningand held thefi re be found at the following State overnight. On Tuesday morning, Parks: Emigrant Springs, Ukiah crews attacked it with three Dale, Catherine Creek, Hilgard engines and a water tender, Junction, Red Bridge, Wallowa involving around 30 people. Lake,Minam, and Unity Lake.

FIRES Continued from Page1A ''We' ve had a long pro longed dry period — three weeks with no precipitation at all," Reed said. The blaze started ata construction site Monday near Cle Elum, a town about

75 miles eastofSeattle,and spread rapidly. Brad Rorem and his two sons were preparing gear to float down the Yakima River and fish when they spotted the blaze under the bridge from their home. "Itsortoferupted,and the wind was blowing hard in our faces. It just shot up so

Make sure campfires in these designatedlocations aredead out before leaving. • Debris burning is prohibited, including the use of burn barrels. • Non-industrial chain saw use is prohibited. • Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improvedroads,in boatson the water, or at a cleared area. • Use of motor vehicles, includ ing motorcycles and all terrain

vehicles iATVsl, is prohibited excepton improved roads,except for the commercial culture and harvest ofagriculturalcrops. • Cutting, grinding and welding is prohibited between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is permitted at all other

fast," he said, adding later, eWe feel really fortunate to have gotten ofF the mountain in time." Kittitas County Fire and Rescue Capt. Joe Seemiller said the wind has made it extremely diKcult to turn back the flames. "Unless Mother Nature helps us out here, we' re going

hours, if conducted in a cleared area and if a water supply is present, unless specifically waived by the State Forester. • Mowing of dried and cured grass with power driven equip ment is prohibited. • Use of fireworks is prohibited. • The use of exploding targets is prohibited. • Any electric fence control ler in use shall be: 1l Listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services; and 2 l Oper ated in compliance with manu facturer' sinstructions. For more information about restrictions call the La Grande Unit at 541-963-3168 ortheWal lowa Unit at 541-886-2881.

to be fighting this awhile," he sard. In Idaho, authorities said a firefighter was killed by a falling tree Sunday. Anne Veseth, a 20-year-old who was in her second season as a firefighter, died as she worked a fire near Orofino, the U.S. Forest Service sard.

RUMORS Continued ~om Page1A of calls regarding flyers posted around town indicating two children were taken by force. He said that in fact the children were taken from the home of their biologi cal father by their biological mother. Reddington said there is no court direc tive dictating which parent has custody of the two children. "This is a civil custody issue and the parents will have to go through the proper court channels to seek custody," Redding ton said. People with questions regarding either of these issues should call the La Grande PoliceDepartment, 541-963-1017.

In Utah, a lightning sparkedfi re consumed about 34 square miles, threatened a herd of wild horses and shut down the historic Pony Express Road in the state' s western desert. Along the Nevada-Oregon state line, a vast wildfire grew to about 675 square miles. Over the weekend, the

blazeprompted evacuations and forced one firefighter to crawl into an emergency fire shelter. She suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation, officials said. Across California, thou sands of firefighters also were contending with dry conditions, strong winds and triple-digit temperatures.

Huckleberry dessert contest draws tasty entries Finding volunteers for thevarioustasks associated with putting on community festivals can be a challenge in a small town. But at the North Pow der Huckleberry Festival, thereisnevera shortage of volunteers to judge the Ara mark Huckleberry Dessert Contest. Tasting all of those deli cious entries is a responsi bility many people find

appealing. However, the judging posi tions have been admirably filled for the past four years by Michael Morse, execu tive chef of Aramark Food Services at Eastern Oregon University, sponsor of the contest, a North Powder city councilor and Sandy Colton, a teacher at Powder Valley

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During this year's event, about halfway through the thirteen entries, the judges commented the selection of winners was getting more challenging every year. 'The overall level of quality of entriesgetsbetterand bet ter," Colton said. "They' re all very good!" With as many as 19 entries in one year, it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Entries are placed in four categories: pies, desserts, breads, and other. A winner and second place are selected in each category and then a grand and reserve prize win ner are selected. After winners are an nounced, all of the entries are sold through a silent auction, with the proceeds helping to fund event expenses. The top-selling entry is

awarded the People's Choice. With cash prizes at every level, the can receive a nice thank you for their efforts. The winning entry was a set of individual huckleberry cobblers created by Vicki Christenson of North Powder. One judgecommented on their score form, "flavor explodes in your mouth excellent." This year's winners: Grand Prize and first in Desserts: Vicki Christenson, North Powder, individual huckleberry cobblers Reserve Grand Prize and second in Dessert: Jean West, Star, Idaho, huckleberry ice cream People's Choice, tie and first in Pie: Joan McDaniel, Heppner, classic HB pie

isold for $50l People's Choice, tie and first in Other: Audra Spriet, Baker City, huckleberry

hooch isold for $50l First in Bread: Annabelle McDaniel, Heppner, huckle berryyogurt muffins Second place in Other: Betty Christman, Lexington, huckleberry vinegar The festival committee thanks the judges for their time and expertise and those who enter the contest. Some partici pants enterevery year, bringing delicious creations and supporting the event. The committee also thanks all festival participants, sponsors, attendees and volunteers. The event will take place again Saturday, July 27, 2013. Now, get out there and pick huckleberries!

Cancer patients, families get rodeo tickets By Jennifer Hobbs Observer Correspondent

This year's 'Tough Enough to Wear Pink" night at the

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo hostedseveralattendees with particularly strong

feelingsabout cancer aware ness, thanks to the efForts of Princess Emily Ketscher and a generous community response. In honor of a grandparent and a great-grandparent

who both had breast cancer, Ketscher invited community members and businesses to sponsorticketsforlocal cancer patients and their families to attend therodeo. The enthusiastic response to the opportunity generated more than 250 sponsored tickets; at$12 apiece,the donations totaling upwards

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"The patients who received the rodeo ticketswere thrille d tohave the opportu nity to attend and were very appreciative ofthesupport of the court," said Traci Frye, the nurse/department head who works most closely with cancer patients at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. AccordingtohospitalstafF, many families commented that they would not have been able to attend the rodeo otherwise. Hospital stafF also emphasized that with breast cancer, early detection is a significant factor in outcome; increased knowledge about the disease means more people get screened and

treatedearlier. Rodeo organizers encour agedpeopleto wear the color pink to help boost awareness of breast cancer, and donated a portion of the evening' s ticketproceeds tolocalcancer screenings. "It isn't often you see a young person so commit ted to doing things that benefit others," said Laurie Marcum, the chief nursing officer at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. "I commend Emily on her work on behalf of our patients and their families." Ketscher, now a junior at Enterprise High School who is deeply involved in many extracurricular activities, expressedgratitude atthe stronger-than-expected reac tion to her idea. "I really appreciate every single person who sponsored a ticket and all of the hospital stafF for distributing them for me," Ketscher said. "I hope it was a night to remember for all of the families who were able to attend."

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rower s ro eo, inner, The Wallowa County Stockgrowers rodeo, dinner and dance is Saturday, Aug. 18. The rodeo kicks ofF at high noon at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds in Enterprise. The ever popular rock jack building championship pitscompetitorsagainst each other and the clock constructing a rock jack that will be auctioned ofF after dinner.

Proceeds will go to an Or egon Cattlemen's Association fund that will help ranch ers who sufFered loss in the Malheur and Harney County fires this summer. Ranch rodeo events include cattle sorting, team branding, muley roping, horse and dog working and horse racing. Kids competitions this year arestickhorse sheep sorting and wild ewe milking. Social hour at Cloverleaf

ggg gggl $6f The Wallowa Resources Fourth Annual Barn Dance is Aug. 25 at the Blue Barn Farm in rural Joseph. The evening features local beef barbecued by Randy Garnett of Apple Flat Cater ing and salads and side dish es created by Beth Gibans and her crew at Backyard Gardens in Joseph. The auction will feature several trips including flights over the Wallowa Mountains, guided fishing on the Wallowa River, pack trips, and a drift boat excur sion. Scholarships will be auctioned to help local kids attend Wallowa Resource

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Local Photos Added Daily sat next to a young man on a flight from Port land to Atlanta who was returning from nine months in southeast Asia. Despite my plan to write during the four-plus hour flight, I got no work done. He regaled me with tales of Hong Kong and an escala tor that ended at a city park. He showed me pictures of tiny suite-apartments shared by five people and glimpses of sunlight taken from a roof top. Sunlight never reaches the streets ofthecity. I heard about food in Thailand, India, and Vietnam that made my mouth water. He spoke of how the Asians don't expect a hurried answer when they ask a question, they respect long pauses before one responds. Absorbing the vast amount of cultural differences during our conversation, I asked him what he missed most when he was traveling. He said, "I miss my family." He was headed that afternoon to his mother's house in the mountains of North Caro lina and spoke of taking his father and brother to Central America.

CANYON NOTES KATY NESBITT I was reminded, again, of this summer's Fishtrap theme, "what we hold onto and what we let go..." I traveled with a book bag and a small duSe to Mary land. I could have gotten away without the backpack if I'd been able to leave my laptop behind, but my secu rity blanket accompanied me back and forth across the country and was within arms reach until last Friday when I dipped down into a land without cell reception, internet or plumbing.

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HAPPENINGS Carter expands cleaning business A La Grande woman who starteda home cleaning service back in 2007 is branching out, adding large venue event clean ing services. Shannon Carter, owner of Carter's Custom Cleaning, said she is expand ing to target public Carter ev e nts including weddings and other celebrations. She is offering the expanded service in Union, Baker and Wallowa Counties. "Itseems tobe an overlooked problem for most event plan ners and venues," Carter said. 'You have this wonderful event and when you should be able to relax and enjoy it there is this over-riding problem of who takes careofthemess. We arehereto eliminate that issue for people so they can get back to the fun." Carteroffersfreeestimates. Reach her at 541-910-0092.

La Grande streetscape work continues The Big H Streetscape Project in downtown LaGrande entered its 11th week Monday, with side walk removal and replacement continuing on Adams Avenue. Accordingto the latestupdate from the City of La Grande, some alley work continues in addition to the sidewalk removal and replacement on Adams. Miscel laneous alley way and concrete work continues throughout the project area. Concrete sidewalk removal and replacement is taking place this week on the north side of Adams between Elm and Depot Streets, the city said. Parking and the adjacent travel lane along Adams in this area will be closed. The closure went into effect 5 a.m. Monday. The alley on the west side of Elm between Adams and Washington Avenues will also be closed. Other miscellaneous work will occur, mostly completing work started the previous week. Dust and noise can be expected where concrete is being removed. Where new concrete is poured and during cure time, there will be periods of limited access. The driveway exit at Sterling Bank was to be open Tuesday and Wednesday only and closed the remainder of the week. The Big H project includes a rebuild of sidewalks, alleys and alley approaches on Elm and De pot Streets between Washington Avenue and Jefferson Avenue. It also takes in the section of Adams Avenue betweenElm and Depot, the north side of Washington between Elm and Depot, and the two alleys that run between Elm and Depot on either side of Adams. Project contacts are City of La Grande Public Works Director Norm Paullus, 541-963-1325; Community and Economic Development Director Charlie M itchell, 541-962-1307;and Jer emy Morris, project engineer from Anderson-Perry, 541-963-5321. — From staff reports

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Citizens attend meeting to share concerns about otential routes of proposed electric transmission line that would pass throug Union and Baker counties By Bill Rautenstrauch The Observer

People concerned about Idaho Power's plans to build a 500 kilovolt electric transmission line across eastern Oregon and into Idaho showed up in force at the Blue Mountain Conference Center Monday, trying to determine just how the project will affect their way of life. The problem is, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and other federalagencies,plusthestate Energy Facility Siting Council and Idaho Power itself, aren't yet able to say. The route, stretching from Boardman to Idaho Power's Hemingway substation in Melba, Idaho, is a proposed one only at this point. Towers 'It disturbs our will be built

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Medical Springs resident Lyle Swartz confers over a map with Melissa Thorn, a project coordinator for Enviroissues, an environmental consulting company working with Idaho Power on the siting of the B2H transmission line. Swartz and other Medical Springs-area residents are concerned about the proposed Timber Canyon route that would bring the line through their rural and picturesque neighborhood.

and it will be a long time yet before a final route is picked. Holly Orr, the BLM's project manager, saidMonday the agency'sdraft environmental impact statement, one requirement of the National 24 Environmental Policy Act, isn't due NORTH 6 6'i out till the first quarter of 2013. POWDER She said that as the lead agency, 63 the BLM is trying to keep the public informed about route devel opment and possible impacts on KEATING scenery, wildlife, cultural resources and more. 66 "After the DEIS is ready, there BAKER 28 CITY will be a 45-day comment period. This meeting is a heads up. It's so B AKE R 68 peopleareprepared tooffertheir comments," Orr said. 69 The siting process is a complex one and made more so by the fact 70 2 11 thatboth thefederaland stategov DUR ernments are involved. The BLM"s 4 environmental impact statement 5 isthebasisofthefederaldecision WEATHERBY to issue right of way grants across 35 LIME federal lands. At the same time, Idaho Power is coordinating with HUNTINGTON the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council to meet state requirements Submitted for building the line. This diagram shows the Timber Canyon alternative carrying the According to schedule for the proposed B2H line east around Baker City and the Oregon Trail federalprocess,thedraftEIS isdue Interpretive Center. The Timber Canyon route would take the line in 2013, the final EIS in the first through through Medical Springs in southern Union County. half of 2014, and the final record of final order in the first half of 2015, w i t h all this, has moved its targeted decisionissued attheend of2014. in-s ervice date from 2016 to 2018. EFSC, meantime, is expected to is and the site certificate n the first While the process continues, sue a proposed order in mid 2013, a half of 2015. Idaho Power, dealing

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Baker City wine bar owner expands to La Grande By Terri Harber Baker City Herald

Mary Ellen Stevenson intends to open her second Earth & Vine Wine Bar, this one in La Grande, by next spring. The original location, in Baker City, debuted nearly four years ago in the historic Pythian Castle at the corner of Washington Avenue and First Street. It's one of a few downtown venues offering a casual, yet sophis ticated, ambiance during the eve nings. Stevenson provides custom ers local art to view while enjoying a glass of wine and something tasty to eat— including dessertsby Sweet Wife Baking of Baker City. Stevenson will further high light wine at the new venue in La Grande. IAI be within a smaller space with a pared-down food menu, partially because it will have

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The Market Place's lower level, called The International Walk, will incorporate design elements from various European countries and provide budding entrepreneurs with small commercial spaces. What used to be La Grande's Montgomery Ward store was re named as the New Town Square by building owner Al Adelsberger. SeeWine / Page 2B

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"I wish they'd publicize it in a way people under stand, so they know it would affect their visit to Morgan Lake," he said. A number of people Rom the Medical Springs area in southern Union County showed up for the meeting, including Lyle and Anita Swartz. They said their concern is the Timber Canyon Alternative, another blue line proposal that would shunt the transmission line with its 110-190 foot towers away Rom Baker City and the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and through Medical Springs. The Swartzes would rather that doesn't happen. "Itgoes overa good partofour 630 acreranch," Lyle Swartz said. His wife added, "It disturbs our entire Medical Springs area. Highway 203 is a Grand Tour Scenic Route, and this would tear up a picturesque area," she said. Lyle said he and his neighbors fear they might be bowled over by progress. ''We feel like we' re the little Dutch boy with his finger in the dike," he said. Anotherperson on hand Monday nightwas Union County Commissioner Steve McClure, who said the county board of commissioners hopes for the sake of the view-shed that the new line will follow the path of the already-existing, 230 kilovolt line. ''We' re saying if you' re going to build the 500 kilo volt line, follow the existing corridor. Don't bring it into the valley where you don't have a sub-station," McClure said. Idaho Power says the the proposed line — called the B2H line — will allow for transport of low cost energy Rom a variety of generation sources in the northwest to serve homes, farms and businesses in the region. In answer to critics who say there is little at stake for northeast Oregon communities, the utility says the line will benefit all communities throughout the Pacific Northwest and Intermoun tain regions. Kristi Pardue, Idaho Power's facility siting coor dinator, said during the meeting that increasing demand for electricity makes the line a necessity. "The east-west path doesn't have much capacity left," she said. "In wintertime, the Pacific Northwest requires more power during the winter months, while the Idaho Power system peaks in the sum mer." Stephanie McCurdy, an Idaho Power communica tionsspecialist,echoed thatstatement. "The line will help meet seasonal demand throughout the region," she said. For the latest maps, dates of future comment periods, public meetings and project milestones, visit www.boardmantohemingwaycom on the Web.

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Rom cosmetics tocereal,colas and candy bars. ST. LOUIS — A deepening The drought stretching drought in the nation's farm across the U.S. Rom Ohio west states has cut further into this to California is deepest in the fall's harvest, with farmers middle of the country, and ma now expected to pull Rom their jor farm states like Iowa and fields the lowest corn yield in Illinois are seeing conditions more than a decade. get worse each week. Farm But American farmers are ers credit advances in seed still expected toproduce their technology that have produced eighth-largest harvestever, hardier, more drought-tolerant and while there's sure to be corn for any harvest at all. "I have to be honest with arisein pricesatthe grocery you, I'm totally stunned we stores, there'slittlerisk ofa failedharvest thatwould lead have corn with green stalks and leaves after going through to shortages on the shelves. The U.S. Department of weeks of 105-degree tempera Agriculture predicted the na ture," said Garry Niemeyer, tion's biggestharvesteverin the the National Corn Growers spring, when farmers planted Associated president who has 96.4million acresofcorn — the 1,200 acres of corn and 800 most since 1937. But it cut its acres of soybeans near Auburn, estimate a month ago and again Ill. "Our corn yield normally Friday, saying it now expects the would be about 190 bushels nation to produce 10.8 billion peracre.Thisyear,ifIget110, I'd be thrilled to death." bushels, theleastsince 2006. If that estimate holds, the The USDA's latest estimate federal government says it will predicts corn farmers willav be enough to meet the world' s erage 123.4 bushels per acre, needs and ensure there are no down 24 bushels Rom last shortages. But experts say food year in what would be the low prices will almost certainly estaverage yield in 17years. climb as corn is a widely used But the yield would still be as ingredient found in everything good as nearly a decade ago, AP Business Wnter

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and feed costs rise. The selloff will result in lower prices through Decem ber with a glut of meat on the market — but higher costs beginning next year. Whitacre predicted an eventual 4 to 6 percentincrease in the costof pork and beef. 'You' re going to see the rippleofthisgo outfor quitea distance," he said. The effect on packaged goods and other products is hardertopredictbecause the price of corn may be only a smallpart ofthe totalcost.For example, even with today' s high corn prices, a 12-ounce box of cornflakeswould have only about 8 cents worth of corn, said Paul Bertels, vice presidentofproduction and utilization at the National Corn Growers Association. That's a very small portion of the $4 or so consumers might pay for thatbox ofcereal. Dennis Conley, an agri cultural economist at the University of Nebraska said he expected to see nominally higher prices in U.S. super markets, although when "is the million-dollar question."

USDA to buy meat to aid livestock producers By Ricardo Lopez Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — TheU.S. Department of Agriculture, in a bid to help drought-stricken farmers, announced it would buy up to $170 million worth of meat Rom affected livestock producers. The prolonged Midwest drought has driven up feed costsforlivestock farmers in affectedareas,and the pur chase of pork, lamb, chicken and catfish will provide some relief, the USDA said in a statement.

Many farmers had been selling livestock as they struggledtofeed their herds and flocks, creating a tem porary surplus of meat and lowering prices. The government purchases will assist"producerswho are currently struggling due to the challenging market condi tions and the high cost of feed resulting Rom the widespread drought," Agriculture Sec retary Tom Vilsack said in a statement Monday. The move will allow the

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Stevenson was named an Entrepreneur of the Year by the Baker County Continued ~om 1B Chamber of Commerce and has received attention Rom The city provided him with urban renewal money a variety of food, wine and to improve sidewalks and travel media since opening in lighting. Work was completed Stevenson's plan November 2008. at thestreetlevelabout two Work is ongoing at the La She said she got the ctypeof years ago and the basement, Grande Earth & Vine location. ideafora specifi when it's fully refurbished, Wood carvers have created wine bar when she used to will accommodate dozens of pieces of graceful wall art. be a schoolteacher. Time mostly small businesses. One forms Stevenson's busi spent waitressing at Barley Theoretically, the atmo ness logo of a wine glass with Brown's Brew Pub in Baker sphere will serve as an a vine wrapped around it as City also provided her with incubator that allows even a leaf and bunch of grapes ideas. There she also received the smallest businesses to drape themselves around advice Rom people around flourish. Larger businesses the foot of the glass. Another her about going into business will serve as anchor attrac carving is of a long, winding forherself,she said. tions. And the Market Place For your information: grapevine running above the Business Institute will offer wine bar itself. Market Place and Market "IAI be unique," Stevenson Place Business Institute: business training to tenants who participate in the educa said about her own new loca 541-398-1142 tion program, said Terry De tion as well as the Market http J/www.shopinla Spain, the business concierge Place itself. grande.corn/ for the Market Place and the Institute. Those seeking to learn about business through the Institute will obtain advice and information from educa tors and successful business

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when the average was about 129 bushels in a year without drought. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tnnnpeted the resilience of U.S. farmers and ranchers on Friday, saying he didn't expect immediate increasesin food pricesand was optimistic the U.S. would continue meeting global de mand for grain. The U.S. is the w orld's top exporterofcorn, soybeans and wheat. "Americans shouldn't see immediate increases in food prices due to the drought," Vilsack said during a trip to drought-stricken Nebraska. ''What is important going for ward is that we continue to do all we can to help the farmers, ranchers, small businesses and communities being impacted by this drought." But experts have already been predict ingincreases in food prices. RickWhitacre, a professorofagricultural economics at Illinois State University, said he believes the greatest impact will be in meat and poultry prices, given that many ranchers have sold offlivestock aspasturesdry up

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million in pork products, $10 million in catfish, $50 million in chicken and $10 million in lamb products. The meat will go toward several of the USDA's federal foodnutrition assistance pro grams, such as the National School Lunch Program and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. The announcement follows previous actions by the USDA thatallowed drought-affected farmerstosecure expedited low-interest emergency loans. The drought affecting the

country's midsection has ruined half of the nation's corn crop and pushed corn futures torecordlevels.The drought, the worst in more than two decades, isexpected to driveup foodcostsforconsumers this fall and into early next year. Farmers have been lobby ing Congress to pass a 2012 Farm Bill, which is working its way through the House of Representatives. The current farm bill is set to expire in a few weeks, and farmers want a securit y netin placebefore planning for next year.

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Pounder River Music Review concert series is presented to raise funds to build a bandstand pavilion in the center of dreiser-P ollman Park, Thanks to the musicians for donating their time and talent for this fund raising effort, Brochure and brick order forms uphill be available at ureekly concerts or may be doumloaded at ururur,facebook,corn/BAKERCIVYBANDSTAND for anyone interested in Purchasing an engraved brick to be Placed in the stage(foundation of the net ban stand Pavilion,

CITY OF BAKER CITY INVITATION TO BID HEILNER BUILDING LEASE

(Airplane Hangar Space 4 Storage) Sealed bids for the lease of the Heilner Building at the Baker City Municipal Airport, which includes an airplane hangar space and additional storage, will be received at the City Hall, 1655 1st St., before 10 a.m., August 24, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read. The lease shall be for five years with minimum bid of $550/monthly payments. It will be available on Sept. I, 2012. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, or accept such proposals as those appear to serve the best interests of the City of Baker City. If you have any questions or wish to view the building, please contact Michelle Owen, Public Works Director, at (541) 524-2031or visit

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Episcopal Must see to appreciate. 2460 Clark St. Aug. 17 2034 Main caregiver/med aide & a ALLEY BARBER & Salon & Sat.; 8AM - 2 P M . recliner, too many to Church 2177 First St., & 1 8 ; 8 A M - 2 PM . Saturday, Aug. 18th 541.523.9382 full t i m e g r a v eyard in Pat's Alley has chair Men's Sz. 48 leans & list. N O EA RLY Baker City. H ousehold item s , Doors open at c aregiver/med a i d e . for lease. $275/month. all different stuff SALES. CASH ONLY! trolling motor, f a bnc, Call J ul i e at C ompetitiv e w ag e . NARCOTICS 7:00 am 3:30 pm 10701 W 4th St, IC. collections, c l o t hes, 541-786-01 96. Ava il Must pass drug screen ANONYMOUS: 1615 13TH St. plants, kittens & much 2208 N. Pine St. able immediately. YARD SALE. Sat. & Sun. & background check. Wed., 8 p.m. 8/17 & 8/18 more!!! 8AM -? (corner of "V" and Pine) 8am-4pm. 1101 11th. 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Experience re 160 - Lost & Found ties. Position requires 840- Mobile Homes, Baker Co WinpowerPTOgenerator, enginestand, Maytirematic tire ma 415 - Building Materials a Bachelor's Degree or quired, pay DOE. De 845 - Mobile Homes, Union Co chine, Craftsman2hpcompressor, Lincoln225 ampwire feed FOUND: G R O CERY equivalent expenence. liver resume and refer 420 - Christmas Trees 850- Lots 8 Property, Baker Co ences to 2701 Bearco welder, Century 20ampplasma cutter, Century160ampwire OUTLET p arki n g , E xperience w it h D D 425 - Computers/Electronics 855 - Lots 8 Property, Union Co Loop, La Grande, or feed wel d er, Oxy acetyl e ne outfit, 3 ton floor jack, 4" vise wl 9:30am, Mon. Did you and co-occurnng disor 430- For Sale or Trade 860 - Ranches, Farms mail to 69272 Ruckle pr ef e r r e d . stand, Makita chopsaw, Milwaukeemetal bandsaw,Milwau l ose s o m e pap e r d er s 435 - Fuel Supplies Road, Summerville OR Full-time and Non-Ex 870 - Investment Property bills/money? kee chop saw, Mul t i tool bench w/drill press & bench gri n der, 440 - Household Items 97876. 541-975-9275 empt, open until filled. 880 - Commercial Property lots ol namebrandelect &air tools, grinders,drills & sanders 445 - Lawns 8 Gardens Contact: FIREARMS FOUND: H U F FY, 1 8 donna. bunch© obhi.net 450 - Miscellaneous 900 - Transportation WinchesterModel94 30)!I(CF¹865742, Re mignton )l)foodmas speed bike at R iver to apply. SOCIAL SERVICE Direc 460 - Musical Column ter 740 semiauto30.06 w/scope, Sears TedWiliams model side. 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Pleasecontact SamBaker lor's degree required, 505 - Free to a Good Home 950- Heavy Equipment o n ri m n e a r R i t t e r preferred. Insurance 4 208/741-4230. a nd w i l lingness t o Creek. Call to identify. 510- Lost 8 Found 960 - Auto Parts experience desired. transport residents to For colored pictures of this and upcoming 541-523-9408. Ba ker 520 - Pet Grooming 970 - Autos for Sale Competitive wages & a ppointments w h e n auctions, please see our website. 525 - Pet Boarding/Training 990 - Four-Wheel Drive benefits, D.O. E. To FOUND: WOMEN'S nng needed. Apply at 103 530- Pet Schools, Instruction apply, send resume i' I I r i' I i' near Spnng Garden & A dams Ave. o r c a l l I a nd cover letter to : E ast. Baker. Call t o 550 - Pets, General 541-963-4184 and ask 1000 - Legals I• hinn ©a n-nw.corn. • I I identify. 541-523-4421. for Emily. www.quailndgegreens.corn

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12X35 STORAGE unit. $100 m o 4-BDRM, 1 bath. 1600 sq. ft. New electrical, 541-963-41 25. c arpeting, p a i n t I ! t blinds. Owner finance. HUD. $900 mo. $50 HOME SWEET HOME 1306 4th St . B aker. pet dep. 1 dog only. Cute clean 2 I!t 3 bdrms. $85,000 with $10,000 541-786-297 7 or 1 sm. pet considered. down. 541-379-2645 • • J 541-786-1480 No smoking. 4-BDRM., 2-BATH: On 2 Ed Moses:541-519-1814 3 BDRM duplex, on 2nd acres. 1 mi . out . St. Q u ie t n e i g h bor $249,000. G o t o hood, $800/mo. Dep. e Security Fenced 2acres1mileout.blog req. Hdwd floors, big e Coded Entry spot.corn for details. by Stella Wilder backyard, dishwasher. Call 541-403-0398 for e Lighted for your protection 541-91 0-9523 a showing. Baker. THURSDAY,AUGUST 16, 20)2 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You' re likely prepare for what liesahead in a way that e 4 different size units 3 BDRM, 2 bath home Born today, you area tenacious and capa to face a dilem ma when someone you've almostguaranteesyoursuccess. FSBO: LARGE lot w/gar with updated intenor, + Lots ot RV storage - It'sa good ble individual destined to scorea winning known for quite some time ups the ante by ARIES (March 2t-April t9) den spot I!t well. Older very clean well mani 4129B Chico Rd, Baker City double wide w/built on record of accomplishment in the field of your proposing something more involved. day to let others know exactly what you' re cured yard in I sland off Pocahontas a ddition . Se p e r a t e choice. Your secret, of course,is that you SCORpIO (Oct. 23-Now 2t) — Anymess feelin g — and why.There'sno reason to keep City. No p e ts . A v ail. shop/garage building. Sept. 1st. $900 mo, must be interested in every aspect of an you makeyou're going to haveto clean up the real you hidden from view. F enced b a c k y a r d first, last I!t cleaning endeavor if you are to commit to it fully; if end probably by yourself. This may remind TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - News w/access from the al able pnce — $279,000. 2 ST O R A G E u ni t s , C a I I de p. thereis anything abouta project that leaves you of your childhood. comes to you that hasyou questioning some 12x24, $40/mo, 1808 ley. See at 2195 19th Call Pete now for your 503-347-1 076. thing you' ve been taking for granted lately. you cold then itis not for you, and you know SAGITTARIUS (Now 22-Dec. 2t) 3rd St, L a G r a nde, St., Baker City. Call showing: 3 BDRM, 2 bath, mobile 541-524-1063. Asking 541-786-8080 that any attempt to fake it will only fall flat You' re in the mood to be alone, but you can Certainissuesrequire acloser look. (541 ) 398-1 602 home. W o o d / elect. $40,000. and lead to failure. You are the real deal, in put ona happy face and deal with others if GEMINI (May 2t-June 20) — You' ll be 7X11 U N IT, $ 30 m o heat. $750/mo, $500 825-Houses for Sale that youpassthe test of sincerity with flying circumstances require it of you. ableto reach abalanceofsortsbetweendoing $25 dep GOLF COURSE area, dep. Avail. Sept 1st, colors; you are truly you in virtually every CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. (9) — Your the work you have to do, and having the fun 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 1822 (541 ) 91 0-3696. ref. req. No smoking, conceivable situation. emotions are bubbling to the surface more you want to have. s q. ft . c u s to m b u i l t pets ok. 541-786-3047 $179,900 NEWER A PLUS RENTALS with views. $239,900 FRIDAY, AUGUST t7 and more— and todayyou may notbeableto CANCER (June 2t-Jtdy 22) —You know B D R M . 2 bath has storage units OBO. 541-403-4020. BUILDING (Constructed LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Others are hold back when someone pushesyour but whose opinion is important to you, and 3 $750,$600 dep. No to availab!e. in 2006) built as a man expecting you to do things by the book, but tons. whose isn' t.Today,you should beable to hear PEACE st QUIET on 4 b acco, no p e ts , n o 5x12 $30 per mo. ufacturing site. Sale in today you're feeling the need to cut loose and AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb. I 8) —Youwon't what you want to hear. acres. Trees, seasonal HUD. 541-962-0398. 8x8 $25-$35 per mo. cludes building with 2 salmon creek. 2000 explorealittle more creative freedom. get what you want by being aggressive and 8x10 $30 per mo. a DIIQR5F ch d q u pl » t n Ha w t g t h t e truck doors, office 5 BDRM, 3 bath house in 3-bdrm, 2 bath custom 'plus deposit' VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You don't demanding; rather,the road ahead requires space, bathroom and COPYRIGHT 2tll2 UNITED FEATURESYNDICATE INC Elgin, $850. No pets. home. 3 bay shop with 1433 Madison Ave., want to be caught doing something you you to takea farmoresensitiveapproach. DISTRIBUIED BYUNIVERSALUCLICK FORUFS 534-4545, 91 0-4546. remote controlled over 'I l llOWd tSt K Qty IA O all0aMtl255 67l4 bonus room upstairs. 5 or 402 Elm St. La You' ll be shouldn't today - but then again, you' re not PISCES (Feb. (9-March 20) m i. o u t of Bak e r . head 5-ton hoist. Wired j' Grande. AVAILABLE 9-5-2012. 3 in the mood to play it straight, either. ableto takeadvantageofsomedowntime and $365,000. 110, 220 & 440. Natural Ca I I 541-403-1 524 b drm, possibly 4, 2 541-51 9-501 1 gas heat, exhaust weld bath, newly redo ing area & separate crated, Ig yard, play 825 - Houses for room with hoister door house, $750/month, A2Z STORAGE Sale Union Co. access. 18 foot ceiling. $200 de p. Cal l ' New 541-963-263 3 or Building & land priced at 'Secure 541-91 0-6777. approx. $40/sq.ft. if cost '10x15 of crane is backed out. 5 , 2 at ouse , 541-523-5500 Owner will consider car in Union. $900/month. 36 Rodin works 3365 17th St. Baker ACROSS 3 8 "M * A * S * H " No pets, no smoking. rying a contract, renting, 3 BR, 2 B A H O USE. V a I I ey Re a I t American West or lease/purchase. 1 Autumn clerk Answer to Previous Puzzle High efficiency furnace 541-963-41 74. Storage 10042719 flowers 39 NBA team and central air, 2 gas hour access Century 21 Eagle 40 Moonbeam MO B H E LP R O Y S 5 Freshwater ESTATE. VERY NICE 3 7 days/24 fireplaces, and new 541-523-4564 Cap Realty, 41 Swamp critter b drm, 2 bath, w/ t i p low-E casement win CatCh EP A Y O UR O L I 0 COMPETITIVE RATES o ut, d is h w a s h e r , 541-9634511. 43 Flowering dows. Bamboo floor 9 Bout of Behind Armory on East S U S P E N SE D E N Y Blazeking wood stove, ing, nice landscaping, trees overindulgence and H Streets. new ice maker fridge, p rivate c ou r t y a r d . 47 Sporty truck A S H E N H Y D E 12 Creole veggie A/C, w a s her/dryer. $176,000. 13 Found a roost 48 Franc's L A S R O A M S T ri-level, 3 b d rm , 3 Not for r e nt. $ 7984 541-962-7696. 14 Primeval replacement bath. Dining area, Ig. P E N T C LA Y G E L OBO. 541-786-2414 or 50 Writer 15 Bothers 402 2 N D , 2 b d r m , 1 l iving r o o m w / f i r e 541-786-0624 — Kel le rman I RA S 0 OP R E N O MINI ST01ULGE 17 Enlists again bath, Ig fenced lot I!t place, Ig. great room, 51 Turner or LOOKING for (hyph.) garage. May f inance double ca r g a r age, T I M A T O P A S S T FEMALE, • Secure roommates to s h a re Kop pe) 19 Ms. Hagen n ew d eck, 2 b d r m $143,000. See info on • Keypad Entry S K E E T T R nice 3 bdrm, 3 bath in 52 Revealing skirt 20 Swerve s ign , t he n c al l rental u n it , o n .83 • Auto-Lock Gate La Grande. $325 ea., R T E S E N T R E 541-663-8683. 21 Tight-knit team feature a cres. 1006 21st St . • Security Lighting i nclude u t i l it ies a n d Ca II 541-963-5996 24 Gift tie 53 Went SH O O R UL E S O U T • Fenced Area wifi. 541-805-0972. BEAUTIFUL 4 bdrm, 3 27 Receptive exceedingly (6-foot barb) SEE ALL RMLS bath home i n I s land H E A D M EA D I D A fast 28 Burlap fiber FOR RENT: 1107 F Ave. City. Very large garage LISTINGS AT: NEW I lx25 units H E R E A SP S L E T 29 Grounded bird $ 800/month, f i rst I ! t for aBig Boy Toys" w/ office, sits on large www.valleyrealty.net DOWN l ast req. 2 b d rm , 1 30 Picture border 8-16-12 © 2012 UFS, Dist. by Univ. Uclick for UFS lot, plus irngation well. 31 Stopped bath, attached garage, Newly r e m o d e l ed, 823-1688 fenced bckyrd, shed, 1 Swab the deck a squeak must see! 8312 14th 6 Pacino 10 High mountain nice f r o nt yd. 32 Even so 2 Luau strummer Contact 541-963-5315. 541-663-61 55. and Hirt 11 Mdse. 33 Subzero 3 Newlywed title BEAUTIFUL HOME IN 4 Planet before 7 Oui, in Spain 16 Bastille Day comment 541-9634174 SECLUDED COUNTRY CLASSIC STORAGE COVE. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 8 Scattered season Uranus 541-524-1534 34 Recedes living in Summerville, nice yard, w/2 car ga about 18 Mouse alert 5 Early movie 2805 L Street 35 Toy building 1 bdrm upstairs, pas rage. Close to 2 acre 9 Traveled 20 Goes to NEW FACILITY!! vamp Theda block ture I!t barn avail, extra corner lot. Option for 845 -Mobile Homes Vanety of Sizes Available the polls cost. Pets on approval. l ease. $225 , 0 0 0 . Secunty Access Entry Union Co. 21 Honey holders Taking a p p l i cations 541-786-0660. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IO I1 RV Storage 22 In reserve now. $ 6 5 0 / m o nt h, LAST 2 lots available in 23 Took away from CAMAS COURT, 3 br, u tilit ie s i nc l u d e d . 55+ park, M o u ntain 13 541-805-8904. 2ba, MH, new carpet 24 Daffodil Park Estates. Double I!t paint, A/C, fenced starters wide o nly . 753 Wallowa SECURESTORAGE 15 16 17 IB yard, carport, storage 541-91 0-351 3 or 25 Frat letter County Rentals shed, financing avail., 541-786-5648. 26 COaCh Surveillance $49,900, 20 HOME F O R re n t, 4 28 Is in accord Cameras 855 - Lots & Prop 541-805-9358. bdrm, 2 bath, carport, with Computenzed Entry erty Union Co. stg shed, maintained 21 22 23 24 25 26 31 Artists' Covered Storage HOME st Shop For Sale ya rd, in Wa IIowa. lifeworks 1975 CONCORD Single Super size 16'x50' By Owner In Cove 541-886-4305. 35 Opposite of 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, plus of Wide M a n u factured 28 29 home. 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 541-523-2128 hire (2 wds.i fice. 1614 sq. ft. Built 760 - Commercial b ath, 1 0 0 x 10 0 lo t 3100 15th St. in 1994. View intenor 37 Way of Lao-tzu 30 31 Rentals (fenced). $25,000. 495 Baker City I!t extenor pictures: 38 Play N . B e n son, U n i o n . 1200 PLUS sq. ft. pro Google vvvvvv.trulta.corn bumper-cars 34 35 541-562-5036. fessional office space, Address: 1506 Jasper 40 Barrel of 4 o f f ices, r e c e ption St. Reduced pnce at laughs 37 a re a , Irg $219,000. Can view by 81X113, 1818 Z Ave. 41 Kind of conference/break area, appt. only. • Mini-Warehouse Utilities available, $39k reaction handicap accessible. 541-910-4114 39 40 • Outside FencedParking OBO. 541-963-2668 42 Picnicked on Price negotiable per • ReasonableRates 43 CAT scan VERY NICE 3 bdrm, 2 length of lease. North 41 42 43 44 45 46 bath, w/ tip out, dish Whether you' re looking relative For informationcall: east Property Manage w asher, Bl a z e k i n g for a Iob or looking for a 44 "My gal" of song ment (541)910-0354. 523-831ir days wood stove, new ice change, there's a pay 47 48 49 50 45 Tar's reply PRIME OFFICE I!t retail 528-4SD7evenings m aker f r i d ge , a / c , c heck out t h e r e w i t h 46 Embroider space avail. for rent at washer I!t dryer. $7984 your name on it. Find it 51 52 53 49 Appliance-tag 3785 10th Street 1405 Campbell St. Call OBO. 5 4 1-786-2414 with the help of the clas letters sifieds! 541-523-4434 or 541-421-3410.

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erative) gives n o t ice t hat U NC L A I M E D PAYMENTS OWED TO THE NAMED PER SONS IN THE INSERT IN TODAY'S NEWS P APER have b e e n available since Decem ber 31, 2008. Applica

pipe an d r e i n s t ate non-refundable pay G ON. Co m m o n l y ment of service lines m ent of $ 2 5 .00 f o r known a s : 5 1 6 N in various areas in La each set. The contrac BELLWOOD, UNION, Grande. Services ex tor shall provide his OR tending into the pipe m ailin g ad dr e s s , Both the Beneficiary and shall be removed pnor phone and fax num t he T r u s t e e ha v e to relining the sewer bers when plans are elected to sell the said m ain. A video of t h e requested. real property to satisfy lines is available upon t he o b l i gations s e request. The p rolect The City of La Grande is cured by the Deed of b udget i s l i m i te d t o an equal opportunity Trust and notice has

employer. $250,000. Work per formed under this con 925 - Motor Homes f unds owed may be Clear Creek m ade at y o u r l o c al tract may be added or Norman J. Paullus, Jr. subtracted based on Public Works Director Restoration Project OTEC office or 4005 1982 32' Jaco 5th wheel: t he s u ccessful b i d 23rd Street, PO Box Fully self c o ntained. der's unit prices and P ublish: August 8, 1 5 , $3500. 541-523-3110 Request for Engineenng 226, Baker City, Ore available budget funds. 22, 2012 Bids for a final design gon 97814. U n l ess This prolect will Legal no. 26603 including stream bank those persons named be s u b l ec t t o ORS and channel restora o r thei r h e ir s c l a i m 25 FT MOTORHOM E 279.348 ( P r evailing TRUSTEE'S NOTICEOF tion, as well construc payment no later than Generator and roof tion oversight. Prolect SALE L oa n No : June 1, 2013, the un Wage Rates). A/C. $2900. Baker bids will be r e ceived 0078165875 T.S. No.: claimed funds will be 541-51 9-4962 o r 12-01486-5 Reference from qualified vendors forfeited to the Coop Sealed bids for the de craigslist — East OR scnbed prolects will be by the Eagle Valley is made to that certain erative or, where re RV' s-7/2 9/1 2 received by Norman J. Soil and Water Conser quired, forwarded to Deed of Trust dated as Paullus, Jr., or his des of April 7, 2008 made v ation D i s t r i ct , u n t i l t he D e p a rtment o f ignee at the City of La 4:00 p m T h u r sday, State Lands. Histori by, EDWARD E TIBBS, Grande Public Works September 6th 2012 A SINGLE PERSON, cally the Board of Di 930 - Recreational Department, Engineer at the District Office, as the onginal grantor, rectors ha s c o n t rib Vehicles i ng Division, 80 0 ' X ' located at 3990 Mid to F I DE L ITY NA u ted the a m ount o f Avenue, La G rande, 2003 ARCTIC Fox Model way Drive, Baker City, the forfeited funds, to TIONAL TITLE IN S O regon, u n t i l 2 : 0 0 CO, as t h e o r i g i nal 25N 5th wheel. Super O R. P r o posals r e the Oregon Trail Elec p .m. local t i me , o n s lide, r e a r k i t c h e n , ceived will be opened t rustee, i n f a v o r o f tric Cooperative Edu Wednesday, Septem Wells Fargo Bank, NA, o n S e ptember 6 t h cational S c holarship AM/FM CD player. Is ber 12, 2012, and then in excellent condition, 2012. Fund to benefit those as the onginal benefici publicly opened and used very little. Tires A mandatory pre-bid ary, recorded on Apnl served by the Coop a re nearly n e w , 3 s ite visit of t h e w o r k e rative . Pu b l i s h i n g read aloud the same 15, 2008, as I n stru day, at 2:15 p.m. The ment No. 20081549 of years old . F a ntastic area will be conducted in Baker City — Baker c ontract t im e f o r a l l on Fnday August 24th f a m i I y t ra i I e r, n o n City Herald August 15, Official Records in the work shall be 30 calen Office of the Recorder smoking. Will consider 2012. All prospective 2012 dar days. hitch w i t h s e l l of b idders interested in of Union County, Ore trailer, asking $11,000. t he sit e v i si t s h o u ld Lega I No. 00025458 gon (t he "Deed of The City of La Grande meet at t h e D i s t r ict C ove , OR. Published: August 15, Trust" ). may relect any bid not The current beneficiary 509-540-0034. Office (address above) 2012 t ion

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appears to be changing, said Tom Partin, president of the China's slowing economy Portland-based American may benefit Oregon's lumber Forest Resource Council. The and plywood mills by mak group represents lumber ing more timber available at manufacturers and timber reasonableprices,industry producers. ''What I' ve heard is they' re observers say. trying to curb their inflation Wood Resource Quarterly, an industry journal based and slow down growth," Partin in Seattle, reported China said. "They' ve over-built, hence they' re not drawing so many reducedlogimports from the U.S., New Zealand and Russia logsfrom diferent places." That's made more reason by about 15 percent in the first half of this year. The report is ably priced timber available published by Wood Resources for Northwest mills, he said. In International and tracks addition, mills have been able sawlog, pulpwood, lumber and to charge more for finished lumber and plywood because wood pelle tpricesand other market developments. building has picked up in the China's gross domestic past three months. "Having a log supply is product has grown between 9 and 14 percent annually for really helping — at a decent the pastdecade but isforecast price and not having the Chi to increase8.25 percent in nese competing," Partin said. Mill operators hesitate to add 2012,according to thereport. "Reduced investments in shifts and hire more workers, public projects and a cooling however, because they aren' t residential propertymarket" sure if the improved log supply have caused a decline in saw is a blip or a long-term trend, log imports, it said. he said. In the United States, log ex Lumber demand is rela portsare controversial.Bylaw, tively good, given the overall logs from public land — state economicclimate, agreed and federal forests— can Kevin Binam, president of not be exported, but private the Western Wood Products timber companies increasingly Association in Portland. The shipped raw logs overseas group represents lumber when the U.S. housing market manufacturers in 12 western crashed and took lumber states. "If there's less demand from demand with it. At the same time, China's China for logs, you'd think red-hot economy meant its everything else being equal it would help the log supply" to buyers were willing to pay higher prices for logs. That the region's mills, he said. The Oregonian

T e romiseo iomass • Clustering pellet makers, customers in areas near forests could fuel the industry's growth

log truck is worth considerably less because the trees can't be used for structural lumber." Attempts to grow a biomass market are not new. For morethan a decade,efforts have been under way to make By Rachael Rees biomass a profitable industry in the Wescom News Service United States. But they' ve run into In John Day, Ochoco Lumber barriers, including the high cost of Company has used small trees and cutting and transporting the mate undergrowth from nearby forests to rialfrom the forestto theprocessing createwood pelletsand chipsthat plant, the low market value of bio heat the community's schools, hospital mass, a lack of local markets for the and airport. processed product and low financial The Eastern Oregon city illustrates returns for the businesses involved, Wescom News Service file photo the promise of biomass: hire crews Brush and small trees removed accordingto a study released this to cut down the brush, small trees during forest thinning projects year by the Ecosystem Workforce Program at the University of and other undergrowth that turn could be transported to a nearby small wildfires into infernos, then pay Oregon. plant for processing into wood mill workers to turn it into pellets or To promote biomass, the study sug pellets and bricks, then sold to bricks that local institutions can burn customers in the community who gests the government should enact tax incentives and grant programs to create heat. use them as fuel for heat or to "It's not just about energy," said for facility development, equipment, generate electricity. Bruce Daucsavage, the CEO of harvesting and transportation. Forestry and Business Oregon — to While the sawmill in John Day Ochoco Lumber Co. 'You' re trying to identify sections of the state where was built in 1983, Ochoco Lumber developabusiness thatisim prov ing forest health, creating local jobs biomass clusters — multiple buildings has been in the timber business since in the community and utilizing local using biomass near a biomass plant 1939, Daucsavage said. To adapt to — could form, said Ron Saranich, the changing timber industry, he said, resources to create a heat source." ForestServicebiomass coordinatorfor the company needed tofind a way to State and federal officials would like to replicate the biomass hub cre the Pacific Northwest. profit from wood that wasn't suitable The goal: ignite the industry by to make lumber. The answer: a pellet ated in John Day in other areas of the driving up local demand for the state. The idea is an element in the plant. In 2010, the federal government state's biomass strategy plan, a draft pellets and other productsbiomass of which was released July 30. plantsproduce.It'seasier and cheaper awardedthecompany a grant to if the collection, processing and install a biomass plant to make wood Separately, the U.S. Forest Service market are all within a small radius, awarded Oregon a $105,000 grant pellets at its mill. Aug. 2 for a wood energy cluster pilot Saranich said. Although a cluster has started to "In the old days, you'd put three to form as homes and buildings near the project. Additional funds, from the Or egon Department of Energy, brought five large trees on the log truck and plant shift to biomass-fueled heating systems, and demand for Ochoco's pel the totalamount availableforprojects get them to the mills.... There was a lot of money there because there are a lets has grown overseas, Daucsavage to $168,000. The money will allow several lotof2-by-4scoming offa large tree," said more work needs to be done. "The market needs to be created agencies — including the Oregon Saranich said. ''When you' re putting a lot of small Department of Energy, Sustainable beyond where it is today," he said. 'We Northwest, the Bureau of Land Man trees on a truck to reduce the risk need imorel facilities to burn these agement, the Oregon Department of of hazardous fuel, the value of that pellets and bricks."

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Girl abused by grandfather

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Kangaroo goes on the lam in Germany

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IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR LONELY: I hate to appearnegative, butthewayyouhavedescribedyourmarriage,I doubt it. I also have toquestion why you think a woman who is sowithholding is the only woman in the world for you. Youhavedescribed what she is getting from you, but what areyou receiv ing in return besidespassive rejection?

DEAR ABBY: I am tom between two decisions. I am DEAR a40-year-old teacher, but I years ago, but it still hurts. I kind of feel uncomfortable talking ABBY have a lways wanted to be in law enforcement. I didn' t about it to people other thanmy best friends. I write sadpoetry to pursue my dreambecause express my feelingsandithelpssome. my fiancee would not marry me if I went into I don't know what to do. It's like I'm stuck in police work. I have donewell over the years, but my heart a rut. What should I be feeling? Do I need totalk will not let go of being in law enforcement. My to someone?Should I open up more? — UNSURE OF MYFEELINGS wife givesmethe"youhaveagoodjob and DEAR UNSURE: If yourg is in youneedto saveforyourkids"speech.Ifeel if I don't at least try to pursue mydream it will jail, and "the lawyers andeveryone else" say he molested you andyour sister, then heprobably always bug me. did. The two of you maynot have understood Should I suck it up, do my time and beun fulfilled for the next 10 years? I feel like the old what was happening because he led you to believe what hewas doing wasnormal behavior. "you can bewhatever you want to be" speech is an injustice to children if you as aparent can' t 1Thisisstandardoperating procedurefora molester.) live up to this rule. What do you think about all Part ofthereason foryoursadnessmay bethat this? — LMNG A LIE IN PENNSYLVANIA your trust was violated. Talking to a therapist is DEAR LMNG A LIE: I think that at age40 not a punishment. It's actually a privilege, and I hope that you andyour sister will take advantage you should be allowed to do what you want with of it. A therapist can give you more insight than your life. HOWEVER, if you decide to pursue your friends cangive you. police work, you should makecertain your fam Your mom andyour aunt haveyour best inter ily will be well-provided-for in casesomething happens to you in your high-risk new career. ests at heart, so pleaselisten to them. A therapist can help you open upmore, andyour sadness will dissipate. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known asJeannePhillips, and was founded DEAR ABBY: I love my wife very much, but by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby over the years wehave drifted apart. At one time at www.D or P O. Box 69440, Los we consi dered separating,butwewenttoamar Angeles, CA 90069. riage counselor andworked most things out. My wife is the only woman in the world for To receive acollection of Abby's most memorable — andmostfrequentlyrequested me, but my feelings are atthe bottom of her priorities. I give her nightly foot massagesand poems andessays, sendyour name andmailing tell herhow muchshemeansto me.Shenever address, plus check or moneyorder for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby — KeepersBooklet, P.O. return s anypleasures.Shehastoldmethatsex is not enjoyable for her andshedoes it only to Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Ship please me. ping and handling are included in the price. Iloveherdearly,howevertheromanceis COPYRIGHT 2012 UNIVERSAL UCLICK 1130 Walnut, KansasCity, MO 64106; 816 gone. Is it possible to rekindle the long-lost fire? — LONELY,UNIMPORTANT HUSBAND 581-7500 now. I first learned about this two

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western Pennsylvania man is accusedofstealing a sm allbag of marijuana held as evidence because he allegedly couldn' t resist thedrug'saroma. Authorities say that 27-year old David Allan Thompson of Charleroi stopped ata police station Saturday night to offer police some unspecified information. Police tell the Observer-Re porternewspaper that Thomp son apparently stole the drugs while an officer was logging them into evidence after police had seized them that night. Police confronted Thomp son outside the station. They say handed over the drugs and confessed, saying, "I just couldn't help myself. That bud smelled so good." Thompson faces a prelimi nary hearing Aug. 23.Online courtrecords listno attorney for him.

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is on the lam in Germany after breaking out of a wildlife park, with a fox and a wild boar his suspectedaccomplices. Michael Hoffmann, assis tant head of the Hochwild schutzpark Hunsrueck west of Frankfurt, said Monday the male kangaroo was one of threethat escaped overnight Saturday with the inadvertent help of the menagerie that livesin thearea woods. HofImann says the kanga roosgotoutoftheir enclosure after a young fox snuck into the park and dug a hole next to the cage's fencing. Two of the three were then ableto getoutofthepark entirely through another hole dug by a wild boar under the exterior fence. Hoffmann says "we've got two of them back; now we' re just looking for the third."

1AP1 — Mixed martial arts fighter and reality show host Jason "Mayhem" Miller was in jail on suspicion of burglary Monday nightafterdepu tiesresponding to reportsof a break-in said they found him naked inside a Southern California church. Miller was being held

on $20,000 bail and was scheduledto appear in court Wednesday, Orange County jail records showed. The pastor at Mission Hills Church in Mission Viejo called authorities when he found evidenceofa break-in Monday morning, including books and CDs that were strewn about, white powder on the floors and missing boards from a previ ously broken window, sherifFs spokesman Jim Amormino said. Deputies arrived and said they found Miller naked.

Homeowner billed 25 years for streetlights CHESHIRE, Conn. 1AP1 Connecticut Light & Power has reimbursed a woman almost$10,500 afteracknowl edging it billed her for 25 years for the electricity used to powerstreetlightsnearher home. Grace Edwards tells the Hartford Courant she discov ered the billing error after a prospectivebuyer for the house in Cheshire asked for a history of utility charges. The bills included line items for "9500 Lumen HP Sodium" and "6300 Lumen HP Sodium" — two sodiumvapor street lights. When she inquired about those charges, Connecticut

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Light & Power said a devel oper who previously owned the home hadagreed to pay forthe streetlights. The company removed the charges from her bill but initially refused to reimburse Edwards for past charges. She said they relented when the state's 0$ce of Consumer Counsel got involved. "I called CL&P, wrote let ters, did it all, but they were unresponsive to any kind of reimbursement," she told the New Haven Register. "I really thought I was going to have to sue CL&P." CL&P spokesman Mitch Gross said the company has acknowledged that the service

was below the company's standard and has apologized to her for the error and the inconvenience. ''We have reimbursed her in the amount that she was incorrectly billed plus interest and will be using this case as a learning experience to identify process and customer service improvements to be sure this doesn't happen again in the future," Gross said. The company cut Edwards a

check for $10,491.21, which is about $35 for each month she was overbilled. The company said the actual overcharges were about

$5,800, which is about $19 a month.

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