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Cade Cunningham and Owen Cunningham play in the snow Friday afternoon at the ski resort near Spout Springs. The resort is closed, with no activity because of the lack of snow this winter.

• Eastern Oregon snowpack levels at 69 percent of normal, according to USDA experts By Cherise Kaechele

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The SALEM — The 78th Democ r ats Oregon Legislative Assembly hold a 18-12 will be just hours old after it a d v antage in convenes Monday when con- the Oregon troversial bills from the last S e n ate and a 35-25 session will begin moving. It will mark a quick start ad v antage in on pieces oflegislation that the House. were considered by both sideslastsession to besome of the biggest non-budgetary issues. Two failed by a single vote in the Senate. Another that would lower the carbon content of Oregon fuels could imperil other proposals. With strong Democratic majorities in both chambers, Oregonians are poised to see what happens when one party holds enough power to pass See Session / Page5A

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Oregon's snowpack is looking dismal for much of the state. For Eastern Oregon, the "normal" has become less than what it really should be, but conditions may improve. A recent video by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service said Western and Central Oregon has not seen a lot of snow accumulation this year. owe have very few storm systems moving through ithis year)," said USDA Hydrologist Julie Koeberle.SWe have picked up little snow. Western and central snowpack is well below normal." However, in an interview, Koeberle said for our neck of the woods, the Grande Ronde Valley is seeing 65 percent normal snowpack for this time of year. "Eastern Oregon, even though the snowpack is below normal, it is in better shape than its western neighbors, which is good," Koeberle said."The one thing different than last year is snowpack is better for most parts in Eastern Oregon and we've been wetter than last year. October and December were really wet months." JeffBloom, recreational specialistfortheforestserviceout of Walla Walla, Washington, was at Spout Springs Ski Resort Friday afternoon. He said the resort is "probably half of normal or less." Bloom said the resort was able to open for only one See Snow / Page5A

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The Cove School District is launching an effort to advertiseitsboard meetings more thoroughlyand improve the proceduresitfollowsat meetings. The district is taking thisstep in response to requests by Arnold Coe of Cove, a retired school district superintendent. Coe recently See Cove / Page5A

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meeting notices were posted at the Cove Post Office and outside the front door of the elementary school building.

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Biologists plan to use a helicopter to capture the three known survivors of the Sheep Mountain herd of bighorns.

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DAtLY PLANNER TODAY Today is Monday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2015. There are 332 days left in the year. This is Groundhog Day.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT On Feb. 2,1925, the legendary Alaska Serum Run ended as the last of a series of dog mushers brought a life-saving treatm ent to Nome, the scene of a diphtheria epidemic, six days after the drug left Nenana.

ON THIS DATE In 1653, New Amsterdam — now New York Citywas incorporated. In 1887, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, held its first Groundhog Day festival. In 1943, the remainder of Nazi forces from the Battle of Stalingrad surrendered in a major victory for the Soviets in World War II. In 1971, Idi Amin, having seized power in Uganda, proclaimed himself president.

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Hannah Hulse has a lot on her plate. A senior at Cove High School, she's on a year-round volleyball team that meets in Tri-Cities, Washington, twice a week. She's looking at prospective collegesfornext year, and she serves on the Cove City Council. The 18-yearold applied at the beginning ofher senior year to be the Cove student councilor. She said she remembers when she was a freshman, there was a senior who had held the position for a number of years because no one else applied for it. "I'm going to try and apply," she said back then. 'This year, I got the position." Hulse said she's not looking to be in politics for her life post-high school. "I want a business career, not politics," she said."Butit's nice to see how people work togetherin a formal setting, dealing with issues and working with contractors." In fact, Hulse has worked with contractors, and had worked with the city council previously to serving. The light-up crosswalk, the only one in Cove, outside the high school was built because of Hulse's work spearheadingthe project. As her senior project, she worked to get the crosswalk and a sidewalk installed. The sidewalkpartoftheproject, she said, will begin construction this summer. "It was kind of above and beyond," she said ofher seniorproject.Theidea started when she witnessed a close call her freshman year when some children almost got hit by a car. "It's a pretty big issue. It could've been a fatality," she said."I thought it would be coolto lead with that."

Real People is a weekly story highlighting the people that make this area special. If you know someone who should be featured, email acutler@ lagrandeobserver.com.

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BAKER CITY — Baker Valley's eight potato growers are scrambling to find a buyer for 2015 before they're forcedtoplantless-valuable crops on their former spud acreage. Farmers had a"bombshell dropped on us" Jan. 22 when officials from Heinz announced the company, which in recent years bought about 80 percentofthe potatoes grown in Baker Valley, won't be renewing the contract with local growers, said Mark Ward, apotato farmer and president of the Malheur Potato Bargaining Association. That group, its name notwithstanding, represents potato farmers from Baker as well as Malheur counties, Ward said. Potatoes are Baker County's second most-valuable cashcrop,with salesof$12.2 million in 2013, the most recent year for which records are available.

high school. "I want to pursue sports management and sports marketing," she said."I want to work for Nike. Probably live in a big town." For college, she said she's in therecruiting process. She's looking at different schools for volleyball teams. "I hope to stay kind of local, within the state or Washington. I had an offer in Tennessee almost a full ride. It was unreal. The school was private. Itwassocool,but it just wasn't for me. I knew as soon as I went there, it wasn't my thing," she sald. Warner Pacific in Portland is currently her top choice, she said. She said she will study business management and minor in sports marketing or sports management.

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Hannah Hulse was responsible for getting the light-up crosswalk, located outside Cove High School, installed. She spearheaded the project and worked with the city council and ODOTto complete it. Through the Oregon proximately $3,000 once it's Department of Transportacompleted. tion, the city of Cove and her Through the projects, determination, she competed she was able to see a small with a number of other proj- glimpse of the city council, ectsto geta grant. and now, being the student "Safety in general is pretty councilor, she is able to unbad inthat area,"she said. derstand what's happening 'The highway runs right in her town. "It's kind of funny. I'm kind through the town. There's little kindergartners around. of a fly on the wall," she said It's unsafe even right now." of the city council."I don't She said there were have much say in any of the otherpeopletryingtoget votes. When they say,'Evtheir projects funded with eryone in favor, say aye,' and I say'aye,' I don't have any this grant. Hulse said the crosswalkprojectcostapauthority and I know that. proximatel y $27,000 and But it' scoolto seethe differthe sidewalk will be apent problems go through our

Onlybeefcattle— at$62.1 million — contributed more to the county's $98 million agriculture economy that year. Of the 3,800 acresplanted in potatoes, Heinz, which owns the Ore-Ida brand, bought spuds from 3,000 of those acres, Ward said. Simplot bought potatoes from the remaining 800 acres, he said. Simplot officials made a "verbal commitment" in December to renew the contract for those acres for 2015, and Ward said he is scheduled to meet with Simplot on Feb. 11. Ward said Heinz officials told him the company, in his words, "is going in a different direction."

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Library shows movies to tweens and teens Teen Movie Night will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Cook Memorial Library. Teen M ovie Nights are offered year-round and are always free and open to anyone in grades 6-12. Free popcorn and soda are provided. Teens may bring comfortable chairs and snacks. Call 541-9621339, visit the library, or view its web and Facebook pages for current movie information and upcoming teen events.

Mediation training offered Feb. 24-27

The Eastern Oregon Mediation Center will provide basic mediation training to

Eastern Oregon residents Feb. 24-27. The training is the first step to becoming amediatorin the state of Oregon. The 32-hour training is offered by community dispute resolutionscentersacrossthe state and qualifies individualstoperform a variety of mediation services, including volunteering at EOMC in La Grande.EOMC provides small claims and community mediations services in Union County. Its volunteers serve the community by helping otherslook forsolutions to their conflicts. Basic Mediation Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Cook Memorial

Library. For more information, contact Nancy Gromen, director at EOMC, at 541786-0270oreomcdirector@ gmail.com.

Information sought on former students After 33 years of running the Blue Mountain Montessori School in La Grande, Hank and Cheryl Hudson are retiring this summer. The Hudsons are seeking up-to-date photographs and information on the school's former students. They plan to make a picture display at the school. Photos and information, such as where the former student is living, news about jobs, hobbies and educational

pursuits, may be mailed to Blue Mountain Montessori School, P.O. Box 3004, La Grande, or emailed to clhudson@eoni.com. For more information, call or text Cheryl Hudson at 541-7862830 oruse the above email address.

3anuary was slightly warmer than normal According to preliminary datareceived by theNa tional Weather Service, temperatures at La Grande averaged slightly warmer than normal during January. The average temperature was 32.5 degrees, which was 1.1 degrees above normal. High temperaturesaveraged 40.7 degrees, which was 2.3

degrees above normal. The highest was 56 degrees on Jan. 27. Low temperatures averaged 24.4 degrees, which was 0.1 degrees below normal. The lowest was -2 degrees, on Jan. 2. There were 29 days with the low temperature below 32 degrees. There were four days when the high temperature stayed below 32 degrees. Precipitation totaled 1.52 inches during January, which was 0.11 inches below normal. Measurable precipitation — at least.01 inch — was received on five days with the heaviest, 0.87 inches, reported on Jan. 5. Snowfall totaled 1 inch with at least 1 inch of snow reported on one day. The

heaviest snowfall was 1 inch, reported on Jan. 12. The greatest depth of snow on the ground was 5 inches on Jan. 5. The highest wind gust was 60 mph, on Jan. 26. The outlook for February callsfor abovenormal temperatures and near normal precipitation. Normal highs for La Grande during February are 42.9 degrees and normal lows are 25.9 degrees. The 30-year normal precipitation is 1.14 inches.

Cove council meets Tuesday evening COVE — The City ofCove will hold its regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cove City Hall, 504Alder St.

OIIITUARIES John P. Atkinson La Grande John P. Atkinson, 89, of La Grande, died Monday in La Grande. A full obituary will be published later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Lamrence F.Berg La Grande Lawrence F. Berg, 80, of La Grande, died Saturday at home. A full obituary will be published later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Linda D.Good Haines Linda D. Good, 66, of Haines, died Monday in Haines. A full obituary will be published later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

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residence. A full obituary will be publishedlater.Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

La Grande High Schoolin 1942 andfurthered her education by earning Espinola Hearing a d egree in Eagles Lodge music from the and the Optimist Club. He University of Oregon and Wallowa was anavid fisherman and a degree in education from duck hunter. He enjoyed Eastern Oregon College. Robert Stanley Withers, 86, antiques, traveling and was a While at UO, she was a of Wallowa, died Sunday at a craftsman. member of Chi Omega sororcare facility in La Grande. A ity. She was active in musiHe wasdedicated to his memorial service will be held family. His work ethic was cal groups throughout her later this summer. beyond reproach, and he was academic years. A full obituary will folstrictly honest, family memMary taught elementary low at that time. Bollman bers said. school in Springfield and Funeral Home is in charge of Survivors include his wife, Vancouver, Washington, prior arrangements. Joanne, of La Grande; sons, to marrying Ross E. Hearing Aug. 15, 1948. Mary and Ross Randall Espinola of Kennewick, Washington, and made their home in Rick Espinola of Cove; three La Grande after Ross comLa Grande granddaughters; siblings, pleted his law degree. 1939-2015 Larry Espinola of La Grande, Mary was an active homemaker in the 1950s, '60s and Joeann MurphyofGrants '70s, raising two daughters. Michael"Mike" Manuel Pass and Rita Bowman of Espinola, 75,ofLa Grande, Heppner; and otherrelatives. She returned to teaching in died Jan. 23. He was preceded in death by the mid-1970s at Greenwood Viewing will be held from Elementary school, retiring sisters, Gloria Clapper and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday Dolly Murphy. in 1985. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Memorial contributions Mary traveled domestiCremation & Life Celebration m ay be made to theBlue cally and internationally in retirement, taking trips with Center. A funeral will be held Mountain Humane Associaat 2p.m. Saturday atOur tion in care of Daniels-Knopp, friends, her daughters and Lady of the Valley Catholic 1502 Seventh St., La Grande. her granddaughter, Megan Church. Oliver of Bend. Destinations Interment will follow at the included Great Britain and Island City Cemetery. Italy. She also explored RusLa GrandeandWallowa Lake Mike was born Jan. 27, 1924-201 5 sia, China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Mexico, the 1939, the son of Manuel and Sarah iFerrieal Espinola Panama Canal, Antarctica, Mary Marjorie Ingle in Stanfield. He graduated Hearing, 90, formerly of La Australia, Israel and Egypt, from Stanfield High School Grandeand Wallowa Lake, yet Wallowa Lake was Mary's with the Class of 1957. He favorit e place.She spenteach died Jan. 23 in Portland. summer at her cabin at"The attended one year at Eastern She was born in Portland Oregon State College. In on June 16, 1924, on her Lake." Mary loved Asian art and 1958, he married Joanne Otis mother's 32nd birthday. She in Stanfield. They moved to was the second daughter of decorated her home in La La Grande in 1962, and he Drs. Joseph and Margaret Grande and her cabin at Walworked for Boise Cascade for Ingle. Mary graduated from lowa Lake with treasures she

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Jennie Newkirk, 91, of La Grande, died Sunday at a local care facility. A full obituary will be published later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Susan K. Peterson Union Susan K. Peterson, 66, of Union, died Thursday at her

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She loved to play bridge and was active in the First Presbyterian Church and PEO Chapter DK. She enjoyed learning to ski at Anthony Lakes. She was a member of Knife and Fork. M ary played golfduring her homemaking years and maintained a social membership at the La Grande Country Club in retirement. Mary's health declined after she broke her hip in December 2013. Always an avid reader, and with her eyesight diminishing, Mary enjoyed listening to audiobooks, completing Sue Grafton's entire series of Kinsey Millhone booksfrom "A"through'W." She loved dancing, ragtime and blues music, and was fond oflistening to local musician Brady Goss. She was preceded in death by her sister, Stella Jean Ingle Hecht. She is survived by her two daughtersElizabeth Oliver and spouse, Brian, of Joseph, and Sylvia Hearing and spouse, Ted Lawshe, of Portland, and one granddaughter. Online condolences to the family may be made at www. lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

Pegrv Garnette Srh7fAe Imbler 1954-201 5 Peggy Garnette Smithe, 60,ofIm bler,died atGrande Ronde Hospital Jan. 29. A m emorial service was held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in La Grande

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iMcClurel Edwards. She lived in Imbler for more than 30 years and then lived in La Grande for seven years. She graduated from Klamath Union High School and married Clint Smithe. Peggy was an Avon representative, a Stampin' Up representativeand arural route mail carrier. She enjoyed crafbng, quilting, camping, family and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Peggy is survived by her husband, Clinton Smithe; children, Douglas and his wife, Rachel, ofAustin, Texas, Adam and his wife, Nikki, of La Grande, Marcus of La Grande and Kelli of Seattle; mother, Wilma Edwards of Klamath Falls; sisters, Stella Dillenbeck and her husband, Loyd, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, and Ann Csergel and her husband, Guy, of Loon Lake, Washington; fi vegrandchildren and six nieces and nephews. Peggy was preceded in deathby herfather,Jim ,and sister, Betty Stecher. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

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LA GRANDE POLICE Arrested: Jeremy Paul Beske, 40, unknown address, was arrested Saturday on an Oregon State Parole Board warrant for an alleged parole violation. Beske was also arrested on a charge of first-degree criminal trespassing. Accident: Nobody was injured in a traffic accident late Saturday morning at L Avenue and 21st Street. Arrested: Penny Jo Hughes, 39, Union, was arrested Saturday on a Wallowa County felony warrant. The warrant charged Hughes with failure to appear in court on an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. Arrested: Tyrone E. Jackson, 22, unknown address, was arrested Sunday on a charge of driving while suspended, misdemeanor. Arrested: Peter M atth ew

Blake,33, was arrested Friday on a Union County felony P Bc P warrant for an alleged parole violation. It was connected to an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. Arrested: Cory James Caponetto, 20, unknown address, was arrested Friday on charges of second-degree theft, thirddegree theft and violation of a release agreement. Arrested: Katrina Louise Kunzler,35, La Grande, was arrested Friday on a Union County FelonyWarrant charging failure to appear in court on original charges of possession of methamphetamine and providing false information to the police. Kunzler was also arrested on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Arrested: Jacob P. Fischer, 31, of Baker County, was arrested Friday on a Union County Northwest States Warrant while lodged at the Baker County

Jail for an alleged violation of a release agreement. It was connected to original charges of possession of a controlled substance and reckless driving,

LA GRANDE FIRE AND AMBULANCE Ambulance crews responded to four calls for medical assistance on Friday, 11 on Saturday and eight on Sunday.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Arrested: Wesley Daniel Johnson, 23, La Grande, was arrested Friday on a charge of seconddegree escape.

Arrested: Stephanie A. Paxton, 24, La Grande, was cited Friday on charge of possession of a controlled substance, meth. Cited: Maelee Hei Jin Eshelma Morris,26, La Grande, was cited Friday on a charge of second-degree criminal mischief. Arrested: Gene Arthur Nosbisch, 35, Union, was arrested Friday on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender. Arrested: Ronald Eugene Mclntosh,59, unknown address, was arrested Friday on a Klickitat County, Washington, warrant for an alleged violation of a protection order. Mclntosh was also arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of

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In terms of a feel-good local story it would be difficult to overlook the recent news regarding two area high schools regarding graduation rates.

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Last week Imbler High School and Wallowa High School each learned they had secured perfect graduation rates for the 2013-2014 academic year. That m eans each had a 100 percent graduation rate. "It is quite an accomplishment. It is real exciting," said Mitch Frye, a physical education and health teacher at Wallowa High School. Imbler School District Superintendent Beth Burton credits the perfect graduation rate in large part to the emphasis the school district places on developing children's reading skills in the primary grades. The goal of Imbler educators is to get students reading at grade level by the end of third

grade. The good news could have stopped right there with those two high schools but fortunately other local learning institutions also fared pretty well in the latest Oregon Department of Education graduation statistics. For example, Enterprise, Joseph, Union and Powder Valley also recorded graduation rates of at least 90 percent. While critics may point out that statistics can be misleading, the truth is that these local learning institutions illustrated quite convincingly just how effective they are regarding graduation rates. The bulk of the credit is rightly deserved for those teachers and administrators at each of those high schools that put in a lot of work — almost all of it unsungevery day of the academic year. Those men and women who fill the teaching corps at each of those schools will probably never get an award for their daily toil nor will they receive some kind of other suitable accolades. They will instead continue to do their work the best way they know. The news was positive in other school districts in the area as well. Cove High School topped the state average of 72 percent w ith a 79 percent mark and so did La Grande High School, which had a 74 percent mark. La Grande School District Superintendent Larry Glaze said LHS's graduation rate is up 2.5 percent from 2012-13. "I'm satisfied with our forward movement and improvement," Glaze said. The La Grande School District's improving graduation rate reflects many steps including an emphasis on boosting daily attendance. "I'm a firm believer that attendance is a key to higher graduation rates," Glaze said. Yet if, as the old adage says, the proof is in the pudding, then it is evident that a large share of educators across our area not only believe in the concept of commitment to excellence, they live it every day. If you are a taxpayer, that kind of commitment from teachers and administrators should make you rest easy, assured that the dollars you've earmarked for schools and for teachers are not only paying oA' but are an excellent investment.

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s Congress takes up reauthorizaAbout the author tion of the Higher Education Act this year, it will have to address several Tom Babel is vice president for policy concerns, including the rising regulatory affairs costofcollege and the need toincrease at DeVry Education degree attainment rates in the U.S. Group. He wrote Notwithstanding those concerns, college this for CQ-Roll Call. access will continue to be a major issue. My Voice columns How can our nation expand college should be 500 to 700 opportunities to those who have long words. Submissions been underrepresented, including lowershould include a portrait-type income students, minorities, and those photograph of the author. Authors who are the first in their families to also should include their full name, attend college, ramping up the number age, occupation and relevant of degree earners? organizational memberships. One policy solution that can simulWe edit submissions for brevity, taneously address all these higher grammar, taste and legal reasons. education challenges is to reinstate Send columnsto LaGrande year-round Pell Grants. First introduced Observer, 1406 5th St., La Grande, in 2008, the program was discontinued Ore., 97850, or email them to by Congress and the Department of acutler@lagrandeobserver.com. Education in 2011. Recently, Sens. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., sity, a career-focused institution serving non-traditional students, 47 percent of have done just that, introducing a bill to amend the HEA iS 108l. The bill's our bachelor's degree graduates earned primary purpose is to simplify the theirdegree in threeyearsorfewer. financial aid process — a noble goal. Why the disparity? The fact is many However, recognizing the importance of DeVry students are adult learners flexible degree attainment, the senasupporting families and have low or tors also included language to reinstate unstable incomes. Many have credits year-round Pell. For non-traditional from other schools. They are eager to students who need to complete their complete their degrees as quickly as degree and enter the workforce quickly, possible so they can enter the workforce, or re-enter qualifi ed forbetterjobs. this is great news. Earning a bachelor's degree in fewer Completing their education quickly than four years is not a priority for means lower opportunity costs — wages the vast majority of traditional college foregone while they are in school. students. For students in career-focused So, they are motivated by economics programs,however,it'sa very different to finish quicker, but how do they do it? story. They want to finish as quickly as They go year round. Rather than takpossible. For example, at DeVry Univer- ing the summer off from their studies,

President Barack Obama: TheWhite House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.,Washington, D.C. 20500; 202456-1414; fax 202456-2461;to send comments, go to www.whitehouse.gov/contact. U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley: D.C. office: 313 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. Phone: 202-2243753. Fax: 202-228-3997. Website: merkley.senate. gov/. Email: merkley.senate. gov/contact/. Portland office: One WorldTrade Center, 121 S.W. Salmon SL Suite 1250,

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salary of $40,000, it would add $160 billion in national income per year, and generate $2.4 trillion of wealth for the nation's economy over 40 years. Finally, quicker degree completion can help ramp up institutional capacity and efficiency at a time when the nation needs more graduates. The fact is many public institutions are at their enrollment capacity, but only for threequarters of the year. By operating year round, schools could more fully utilize campus facilities and faculty. And by getting each student through college quicker, institutions could educate 25 percentmore students,a criticalstep toward tackling President Barack Obama's 2020 goal. Offering Pell Grants all year not only benefits students, it can also help the U.S. economy by boosting college attainmentrates,speed-to-degree and institutional capacity. By recognizing and supportingstudents'desiretogo to school year round, policymakers can make a statement about the achievability of quicker college completion, and help shift the higher education landscapetobemore productive.

541-962-7691;fax,541-963-0885; email kathleen cathey4wyden. senate.gov. U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (2nd District): D.C. office: 2182 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-0001, 202-225-6730; fax 202-225-5774. WebsEe: walden.house.gov/. Email: walden.house.gov/e-mailgreg. La Grande office: 1211 Washington Ave., La Grande, OR 97850; 541-624-2400, email kirby. garrett4mail.house.gov. U.S. Department of Justice: Main switchboard,

202-504-2000;comment line, 202-353-1555. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber: 254 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; 503-378-3111. Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown: 900 Court SL N.E., Salem, OR 97301; 503-986-1523. Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler: 350Winter SL N.E., Suite 100, Salem, OR 973013896; 503-378-4329. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum: Justice Building, Salem, OR 97301-4096; 503-3784400.

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summer becomes a third semester. By taking courses all year, they can finish nine semesters in three years, or if they have significant transfer credits, they can finish even quicker. Students aren't the only ones to benefit when they graduate quickly. Threeyear college completion also offers huge potential benefits to society. Economist Reuven Brenner from McGill University has calculated that if just one generation of 4 million students joined the laborforce one year earlierata starting

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Democrats say voters in it statewide. Kotek stopped short of calling for a $15-anNovembergave them the hour minimum wage, as some green light to lower emisContinued from Page1A sions by handing them big groups are advocating. "I believe that if you work nearly all its priorities alone, wins in contentious House while the other does what full time you shouldn't live in and Senate seats. it can to affect controversial poverty. If you believe that, Republicans say the stanthen you need to have a dispieces oflegislation. Demodardswould increase the cost crats need one House Repub- cussion about the minimum per gallon of gas, likening lican to join them on any bill wage," Kotek said last week. the low-carbon standards to a hidden gas tax." They that would raise tax revenue. "Because when you work ''What's kind of unprecfull time at minimum wage threaten to hold up an imporin this state, you are living edented in recent times is tanttransportation package the mathematics inside the below the poverty line." that would likely include a building," said longtime higher gas tax as a shortGov. John Kitzhaber and Oregon political insider Len other prominent Democrats term solution to fixing roads Bergstein, referring to the say they're not sure busiand other inkastructure. Democrats'18-12 supermanesses can support a $15 Rural Oregon minimum. Thegovernor jority in the Senate and 3525 lead in the House.'With also warns of what's known Republicans say Oregon's rural communities don't some discipline, iDemocratsl as the"benefits cliff," or the can move a lot." share the upbeat outlook on point where people with low It's not uncommon for income lose benefits as their the economy that Portland Democrats to move on past income rises. residents do. Given that most issuesearly,Bergstein said. Republican lawmakers in Environment Decisions on issues that Oregon are kom rural areas, will define this Legislature, Democrats are coming out this is an issue on which they can drive the conversation on such as minimum wage, sick ofthe gate strong on aproleave and transportation posal that originated in 2009 what rural support looks like. funding, will come later in the to lower by 10 percent the At 10.5 percent, unemploy180-day session. Here's a look greenhouse gas emissions ment in Crook County is kom fuels used in Oregon. the highest in the state. The at what that might look like. The original bill included a county gained just 30 jobs Wages sunset provision for this year in 2014asother areas ofthe Despite an impressive that would prevent the stan- state added them at a steady clip. economic rebound, Oregon's dards kom taking effect. The work since the bill has Democrats share the percapitaincome lags behind neighboring states and passed has included studying Republicans' concerns that is around 90 percent of the the standards' potential imfocus needs to stay on helpnationalaverage,according pact on fuel costs. The actual ing rural Oregon. changes would begin next Kitzhaber's State of the to state data. Bothsidesagreethisis year iflawmakers remove State address, which doubled a problem. They diverge on as his inaugural speech, the sunset. Lawmakers on Day One how to fixit. focused on regional economic will hold a hearing on Senequality. He has said the State Democrats such as House Speaker Tina Kotek, D- ate Bill 324 in the Senate stateneeds tovisitareasof Portland, want to look at the environment committee to the state and find solutions while working directly with state's minimum wage, which discuss removing the sunset and allowing the standards ruralresidents rather than is second highestin the nation, and consider increasing to move forward. trying to send help from

COVE Continued from Page1A submittedfour letterstothe school boardstating that the board in some situations was not meeting the standards of the Oregon Public Meetings law.He also said theboard sometimes violates school district policies in the course of conducting its meetings. Much of Coe's concern can be traced to a Jan. 6 school board work session thatwas conducted to set2015 goalsfor the board and district. Coe believes the meeting was not properly advertised. Cove Superintendent Bruce Neil said meeting notices were posted at the Cove Post Offrce and outside the front door of the elementary school building. The superintendent, however, admitted that the meeting should have been publicized more thoroughly. ''We did advertise, but we could have done better," Neil said.'We have not been doing enough to advertise our meetings." He saidallfuture schoolboard meetings will be announced on a reader board outside the high school, on the schooldistrict'swebsite and Facebook page and in The Observer. Lisa Freiley, director oflabor and PACE Services for the Oregon School BoardsAssociation,said thatifa representative of a small school district

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Education Both sides in the Legislature say their No. 1 priority is education. It's now a matter of who wants to spend most and wherethat money would come kom. The governor recommend-

Fish and Wildlife. The captured bighorns will be senttoa research facility at South Dakota State University as part of a three-year study involving about 40 wild sheep kom the Northwest as well as some kom South Dakota. Scientists hope to find a way to stop the spread of disease that continues to limit the success ofbighorn herds throughout the West. Jonathan Jenks, distinguishedprofessorofN atural Resource Management at South Dakota State University, said the three sheep are a significant addition to the study because they carry a unique strain of mycoplasma, an infective pathogen.'We're hopeful we're going to have some really interesting results thatare going to im prove bighorn sheep management throughout western North America," he said. The 40 sheep all come kom wild Rocky Mountain bighorn herds experiencing die-offs, Jenks said. Scientistssay herds starthaving problems when adults become infected. Many die, but some survive only to passthedisease tolambs, which nearly always die. The goal among researchers is to fry to find an easy way to identify"super shedders" that keep the pathogen present in a herd

ed in his $18.6 billion budget proposal putting $6.9 billion in the State School Fund. Two Democratic lawmakers in charge of writing the state's budget upped the ante, pushing that funding

to $7.2 billion in a budget kamework released in January.

Marijuana A joint committee will act as the primary sounding boardforideason marijuana regulation after possession becomes legal in July. And there's no shortage of opinions on how to get the law right. Lawmakers have already filed dozens ofbills related to marijuana and another related to growing hemp in Oregon. Kitzhaber also penned his own principles for theprogram ina letterto the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which will regulate marijuana starting in 2016. Sen. Ginny Burdick, DPortland, is co-chair of the committee. She said she's focused on making sure rulesarein placeregarding edible marijuana, which has a delayed impact and can be intense if users take the wrong dosage.

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asked her if it was OK to advertise a meeting in the manner Cove did its Jan. 6 work session, she would say it was. The OSBA official said it is common practic efor schooldistrictsin small communities to advertise meetings in this manner. She said that in essence the Public Meeting Law states that its requirements are met if public meeting notices areplacedwhere peopleinterested in attending the meetings can expect to see them. Freiley would not say definitely that posting meeting notices on the kont door of a school and in the post office fulfills the requirements of the Oregon Public Meeting law. "I will say that I would never advise someone to do something that was against the law," Freiley said. Cove School Board Chair Brett Moore said that he wants to do everything he can to promote transparency in the school district. "Iappreciatethattheseconcerns have been brought up," he said."I want to make sure that we are as open with everything we do as we can be within the bounds of confidentiality." Coe, who served as a superintendent in North Powder, Baker and Cove, also

wants the school district to focus on running its board meetings with more structure. He suggests that the board seta goalcentered on"parliamentary" procedure, which includes a focus on individual roles and responsibilities. Neil agrees the board would benefit from running its meetings with stricter adherencetoa parliamentary process. He said that itisim portant thatboard members understand their role and responsibilities. Neil has arranged for the OSBA to conduct a training session for the school board on Feb. 10 in Cove. The training session will start at 6 p.m. in the math room of the high school and will be open to the public. ''We want to do better. We want to be as good a school district as possible," the superintendent said.'We are listening and takingcorrectiveaction." Coe said he is making himself availabletothe schoolboard and the school district if they have questions. "It is my desire to be helpful. I anticipate your cooperation," Coe wrote in a Jan. 6 letter to the school district. Contact Dick Mason at 541-786-5386 or dmason C lagrandeobserver.com. Follow Dick on Twitter C IgoMason.

through and we're not pressedfortim e,"shesaid. "It's been a pretty open year," she said of the snowpack this year."Last summer, it was so dry. There wasn't enough rain in September." Cunningham said she has a cattle ranch in Enterprise and is dependent on the snow and the rain accumulationtobe abletowaterher cattle. She said the snow has been light this year, but she really looks for the warm June rainand the September rain to get her through the winter. ''We're not as far behind as some other places in the state," Koeberle said."It has happened that we've caught up in the past, and it could happen again." In the video, Koeberle said she encourages water users to proceed with caution to prepare for a shorter water season in the summer. Contact Cherise Kaechele at 541-786-4234 or ckaechele C lagrandeobserver.oom. Follow Cherise on Twitter C'lgoKaeche/e.

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and prevent any lambs kom surviving, eventually causing the herd to die off. But Jenks said the issue iscomplicatedbecause some bighorns are only intermittent shedders and otherstestnegative. Experiments so far, he said, have shown that lambs born to super shedders don't survive. The goal at the end of the study is to return healthy sheep to the wild, he said. The Sheep Mountain herd is emblematic of the problems faced by bighorn sheep managers in the West. Bighorns were native in Hells Canyon before being extirpated in the 1940s because of what experts say was unregulated hunting and the introduction of diseases kom domestic sheep. Wildlife managers have been workingin many states to reintroduce bighorns into native habitat. Oregon offrcials started the Sheep Mountain herd with transplants of 30 bighorns kom Colorado in 1990. The herd was bolstered with 10 more in 1995 kom Alberta, Canada, and another two kom an Oregon herd. The herd grew to nearly 90 by 1999. But a nearby bighorn herd called the Leap Creek herd became infected with bacterial pneumonia and spreadthe disease to the Sheep Mountain herd, Ratliff said. The Leap Creek herd died out about a decade ago, Ratliff said, and now theSheep Mountain herd is nearing the end.

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"In this case, the La Grande area isn'ttoobad," Continued from Page1A she said.'You take all those numbers and average them weekend in January, which is out and it's about 70 percent, definitely not normal. which is about where you're 'There hasn't been a lot at." of snow," Bloom said."La She added there's still time Grande was having the same for more snow. "There's still chance for kind of weather." Bloom said he heard there improvement," she said."It's is supposed to be a change in hard to say there's a chance the weather within the week, of full recovery, but the peak which may bring some snow. of the snow accumulation is Despite the fact that Koein the spring time." berlesaid the areaisbetter Temperatures this winter than other parts of Oregon, have also been above normal, she pointed out that it's still she said. "It's looking like we'll be below normal. "It's kind of interesting," continuing the above-normal she said."There's a mixed temperaturetrend.The bag in Northeast Oregon. precipit ation can goeither We have basically one site way at this point. We had a that's holding on to nearslow start to the snowpack normal snowpack — Mt. lastyear,too.Nearthespring Howard at 7,900 feet. time, we were able to achieve near-normal temperatures," Everything beneath that is ranging from 40 percent to she said. 80 percent normal. It's quite Emily Cunningham was a variability." driving back to Enterprise Koeberle said the numbers with her children Friday are based on a 30-year period afternoon when they wanted oftime — 1981 to 2010— as to stop and play in the snow a reference kame for what's at theskiresort,she said. ''We were just passing normal.

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to help them not fall behind grandparenting materials their peers. and help with mastering eWe want them to be ready English as a second language. Students reading at grade levelby third grade arefour for the next school year," The center needs more times more likely to graduate Britschgi said. volunteers. One in particular from high school than those Applications for the sumis needed Thursday mornings who aren't, said La Grande m er programaredistributed to openthe centerforfam ilies School District Superintento schools. The applications, and to check materials in and dent Larry Glaze. which usually come out in the out. The Adult and Family irstpartofApril,can also be f Other volunteers are Literary Center is helping found at the main desk at the needed to help students with to makesurekidsdoread at library. homework, or read books and play games with them. grade level — and succeed. Myriad of resources To learn more, contact the Cleverly hidden at the Cook Memorial Library, the The center offers a myriad library at 541-962-1339 or colorful, bright and inviting of resources. These range stop in at the center during from computer programs open hours. centeroffersfreehelp from in all basic skills and for all tutors. Kidslearn toread,or Center hours are 1 p.m. improvereading and math levels, from pre-kindergarten to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and skills, and get help with through early high school, Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 homework or find areading to kindergarten readiness p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to checklists. 1 p.m. Saturday. partner, among much else. ''We are helping kids The center also helps The center also needs achieveskillsateach grade adults. Examples include used children's books in good level so they can succeed," a man who moved to La condition. said Myra Britschgi, one of Grandeand wanted to learn eWe providea free book for the tutors.eWe have about 12 English as a second language each child when they come to visit," Britschgi said.eWe're students we are helping now in order to get a job. after school with homework "He worked with us for a alwayslooking for good used in reading and math." while and then got a job out books to get in the hands of The center also offers an ofthe area,"Britschgi said. students or parents." eight-week summer program, Adults can also get, among The center was founded with about 30 kids involved, much else, parenting or more than two decades ago The Observer

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Tutor Pam Busey helps student Sylvia Tommy with her reading at the literacy center at Cook Memorial LibraryWednesday afternoon. by Beverly White at the old Carnegie library. White had recently retiredfrom being a reading teacher at La Grande Middle School, and Britschgi,an educational assistant at LMS, soon joined her in the endeavor. Now called a para-educator, Britschgi continues to work at Central Elementary School and tutors at the literacycenter asa labor of love. "It's rewarding to see

the students succeed," she said. "If you can get them to where they are comfortable with their reading in first and second grade, then they will achieve the successes they need to move on with their education."

Success contagious Success becomes contagious, Britschgi said. e You want to see kids enjoy reading, enjoy learning and succeed," she said. "If they struggle, they may

not want to continue. If they succeed, they want to learn m ore. When they have fun with learning, it's a win-win all the way." Sometimes all it takes, Britschgi said, is to tie the learning around the kids' interest, such as animals or sports. The literacy center services are provided free and funded by the city. Partner groups provide money for copying and other needs.

How to turn a Prius into a Northeast-Oregon worthy rig the "wrong" side of the Blue so we can pick huckleberries, mushrooms and fights Mountains. nearly everyone 16 and with bigfoot. There are days, when I'm older — knows more Priuses But a quick review of straining to see through the JEFF PETERSEN land-loving cloud, that a fogare showing up in Northeast finances — quick because Oregon amidst the forest of but beggars can't be choosers. the pile is absolutely tinyhorn would be appropriate. I "trucks," the vehicle formerly More and more of us are reveals a truck is not in the could warn other drivers to known as the "pickup." buying trucks. And for good budget. sharethe road — or atleast I am one of those Prius reason. Trucks are ideally So I am doing the next best give mea cold shoulder. drivers. Most of us in our suited to Northeast Oregon's thing. I am making plans to I am also considering eccentric little band buy Prihelter-skelter terrain. Trucks turn my Prius — lovingly dolling up the Prius with uses for efficiency. We like the haul lots of stuff, and most called the"Snow Leopard"jetpacks. That way, when 45 mpg as insurance against of us have stuff up to the into a rig. Iemerge from the fog at sky-high fuel prices. eyeballs. Trucks bust through The first step will be to thetopofCabbage Hill, But now, fuel prices have snowdrifts on which the replace the wimpy horn. Not heading east, I can make plummeted from almost $5 Prius, with 3 inches or so of with what you might expect up time and get to work in — something playing the a gallon in 2008 to around clearance, would certainly La Grande before a search $2.10 a gallon in 2015. Our high center. theme from"The Dukes of party is called and I have trepidation about heading to Trucksare idealfordriving Hazzard." Yes,Ioften drive to be rescued by a "ropes the gas pumps has turned to on whatever Forest Service to Pendleton,"Fog Capital team." glee. Yes, it's about the only roads — otherwise known as of Oregon," on the other, or For those days when the "goat trails" — are left open, price that has come down, what is known locally as Grande Ronde Valley turns nyone who drives much

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into a giant snow globe, I am thinking about adding a snowplow. Then I can bust through drifts. The Prius — formerly high centered, balanced precariously, wheels spinning at 60 mph but going nowherewould reach its destination without a lot of drama. The snow can also be a problem in my hometown of Cove. I am considering adding a tank-like track system so no matter what I can get up — and down — the cliff I call a driveway. When the snowplow is not necessary, I will replace it with what the railroad calls a"cow catcher." This would be strappedtothe Prius'

frontbumper.That way, I would win in collisions with elk, bear, deer, wolverines, badgers, opossums, bigfoot or whateverelseclambers out of the woods with the delusional goal of"suicide by Prius." Of course, not all of my changes in turning the Prius into a rig would be functional. Some would be for fun. I want my"ride" to look good.Toward that end,Iam contemplating as a hood ornament gargoyle heads. The gargoyles won't melt the snow. But they will serve thepurpose ofm aybe putting fear into the hearts of bigfoot.

Teens win songwriting competition Roundhouse Reading Series: Poets Kizer and Rutsala, Feb. 18 Observer staff

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he library is now offering one-on-one assistance with Library2Go, our e-book and digital audiobook resource. Sessions are half an hour long and are scheduled between 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays of the last week of the month. Please have your device charged and functional. Call or come by the library to sign up. No walk-ins, please. Ready2Learn's free Learn and Play program for parents and children iages newborn through 5l meets the second Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. The program focuses on parent-child interaction to develop early literacy skills. Every child attending receives a free book. Storytime for everyone meets at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Baby Tot Bop, our story and play time for ages newborn through 3, meets at 10:30 a.m. Friday mornings in the Community Room. Stories, songs, scarves and play time are all part of this fun program. Teens areinvited to participate in the 2015 Oregon

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Page Turners meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in the ArROSEPEACOCK chives Room. New members Teen Video Challenge. are always welcome. Winning entries receive The Third Wednesday cash prizes and the vidRoundhouse Reading on eos are used to promote Feb. 18 will focus on Northsummer readingprograms west poets Carolyn Kizer across the country. and Vern Rutsala. Postmarked deadline is Readings are held at Feb. 13. 7 p.m. at Looking Glass Come by the library to Books i1118 Adams pick up an entry form, or Avenue). go tocslpreads.org for more Kizer was the first literinformation. ary director ofthe Nat ional Teen movie night is at Endowment of the Arts, co-founder of "Poetry North6 p.m. the first Friday of each month in the Commu- west" and a Pulitzer Prize nity Room. winner for her 1984 collecPopcorn and soda are tion, "Yin: New Poems." provided, and teens are Rutsala was a contemwelcome to bring comfy porary of William Stafford chairs and snacks. and taught at Lewis & Book art garlands are the Clark College for 40 years. "The Moment's Equanext iCraft project, meeting tion" i2003l was a finalat 4 p.m. on Feb. 20. Book clubs are ongoing. ist for the National Book Call the library for details. Award. Teen events are free and Admission is free and open to pre-teens and teens refreshmentsare provided. in middle and high school. The Roundhouse Reading Page Turners book club Series is made possible by is reading "The Engagegrants from Cook Memoments," the story of the rial Library, Libraries of diamond aspromoted by Eastern Oregon and private real-life advertising woman donations. Frances Gerety and its role RosePeacock is a ti; in four unique relationbrary technician at ships. Cook Memorial Library.

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Four Oregon musicians were awarded for their songwriting skills from Eastern Oregon University. The winners were among 35 entries received by the judges. Morgan Stewart, Bend, won first place; Naomi Aguilar, Hermiston, won second; Leo Dolan, Bend, won third; and Maxwell Farrens, Bend, won fourth, according to a press release from EOU "The craft of songwriting is really the focus of this contest and it's a strength all four winners share," said John McKinnon, a contest judge and professor of music at EOU. McKinnon and fellow judges Luke McKern, Matt Cooper and Peter Wordelman selected the top six to advance to round two. All songs were evaluated on form, originality, lyric content and musicality. Mike Mallory, owner of La Grande Stereo and Music, served as a nonpartial judge and ultimate determiner of the top three entries. A faculty choice award was also presented. Stewart's first-place song was titled 'Take Your Time." Itfeaturesvocals, ukulele and guitar and was recorded on an iPhone, accordingtotherelease. Stewart's song carries a m essagecloseto herheart

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about"having a love so unconditional toward someone that you will put your entire life on hold just for them," she explained."It's a hopeful cry to someone you've lost,had to letgo of,or someone who has changed. I know that is something a lotofuscan relateto." Aguilar's song is titled "Bygones" featuring vocals and plano. "This song is about heartbreak and how to move on and not let it overcome and drag you down," Aguilar said."Many girls around my age helplessly fall in 'love.' Although they believe it will last, it sadly doesn't, leaving them heartbroken until they fall in love once again. The cycle only repeats until finally that one special person is found." Dolan's third-place song, titled "Meantime," features vocals, guitarand drums. A dream is what inspired him to write this particular song. "I was playing music with one of my musical idols, Danielle Haim from the band Haim," Dolan said."I simply woke up and wrote it in about an hour." Dolan, who started playing guitar at age 8 and was writing songs by the time he turned 13, said he often uses nature-themed imagery in his lyrics. Farrens won the faculty

award for "Green," according to the release. His song features a full arrangement and instrumentation. "'Green' is the first song I evercompleted and Iwrote it on an airplane coming home from Guatemala," Farrenssaid."It's about how people mature, change and go in different directions, 'shedding' their past in the process. I was inspired to use the metaphor of a tree losing its leaves becauseofallthevegetation and foliage I had seen on my trip." All winners are invited to record their songs professionally at EOU. Each of the students will also have the opportunity to parti cipateasa guest performer with the music department during future concerts. "It's a really positive thing for young artists to participate in," McKinnon said, "especially if they are thinking about continuing to focus on music as a vocation." "Songwriting is sort of a private thing, so having a venue like this for students is important,"Wordelman added."It' sa pretty popular field and will continue to be an academic emphasis." To hear the winning songs, visit eou.edu/musicj songwriting-contest-winners.

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News and happenings in the outlying towns of Union County.

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Elgin Chamber to host annual banquet ELGIN — The Elgin Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards banquet March 17 at the Elgin Community Center. This year's theme, "Celebrating 50 Years Boise Cascade, Built to Last," will recognize and celebrate Boise Cascade's contributions to the Elgin community. The celebration will also present awards to the organization, business, young woman, young man, woman and man of the year. The banquet will include dinner, entertainment by Friends from the Opera House and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets go on sale Feb. 16. For more information contact the Elgin Chamber of Commerce at541-786-

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Forest workshops set for Feb 25 ISLAND CITY — Family forestland owners have to contend with the financial costsofmult iple forms of taxes:property taxes,state harvesttaxes and federal income taxes. But through careful planning and understanding the legal options available, woodland owners can substantially reducetheiroveralltax burden. W orkshops are available that will provide a good understanding of what those options are and how each landowner can decide which choices are most appropriate for his/her unique situation. The instructor is Tamara Cushing, Starker Chair Extension specialist, Oregon State University. Forest Tax Workshops are scheduled in Union and Wallowa counties. In Island City the workshop will be from noon to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the conference room of the OSU Extension Office, 10507 N. McAlister Road. For more informationand toregister,contact Sherry Nantz at 541-9631010. In Enterprise, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb 25 in the Wallowa Resources conference room, 401 N.E. First St., Suite A. For more informationand toregister, contact Nils Christoffersen at 541-426-8053 ext. 25. Participantsare asked to register by Feb. 20. Oregon Department of Forestrystewardship foresters and county assessors will be on hand at the workshops to help answer questions. The workshops are co-sponsored by the OSU Extension Service, Wallowa Resources and the Oregon Department of Forestry — Observer staff

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When it comes to creat) ing propsfor musicalsat the Elgin Opera House, several members of the Elgin Lions Club were scratching their heads and stroking theirbeards asthey faced their greatest challenge yet — building a fantastical vehicle that can float the seas and fly in the air for the "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" production opening March 7. Taking on the challenge were six members of the Lions Club: Jared Rogers, Trishverges/ForThe Observer Daryl Hawes, Mike Garver, At Daryl Hawes' home garage, the Lions constructed a vehicle that will tip, rise Jay Mira, John Braughton and almost fly for the upcoming opera house production "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." Sitting at the wheel is Hawes with front seat passenger Mike Garver and and Dale Thamert. With their combined skills, they backseat driver Jared Rogers. setouttocreate theiconic prop ered they must have had ing income for the Friends ask the Lions to build this "Bob Crouser donated the the same dream because of the Opera House. vehicle." golfcartthat'satthe center their solutions were identiFabricating the body Looking at Hawes' hands of the car, which allows it to cal. Great minds do think required a skilled man like tells you the story of his move," said Rogers. 'That alike, if they may boast a Garver, a millwright by dedication to this project. was a big help." little. trade and a steelhead fishDirty, sweaty and with a ''We got a turntable that From that starting point, erman in his leisure. He's bloody cut, his hands are Rogers and Hawes engiwill turn the car," said Rog- a man of few words, but he determined to finish the ers.'When we activate the neered the vehicle's conknows his craft well. project on time. "It's been fun," said Garvstruction, Mira contributed hydraulics, it lifts everyWhen it was time to roll er."I'm a little busier than I the vehicle into the opera the steel,Garver did the thing up and turns the car fabricating, and the others on the turntable." wanted to be.I'd ratherbe house, W.C. Construction assisted in finding parts to As apointofreference, fishing instead." employees volunteered complete the classic car. the men looked at a few onRogers agreed. to remove the rear opera "This project saved count- house door and frame so The group started line photos to see what the "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" less steelhead because we'd thatitcould be driven working on the project in mid-December, and Artistic vehicle should look like. normally be fishing," he inside and onto the stage. ''We found only two Director Terry Hale of the sard. There has never been a opera house supervised of them in the United Ignoring their fishy need to take the door and periodically. Each time, States," said Rogers."They comments, Hawes agreed frame apart, but then, though, Hale had another were both being rented by that the fun was in the this was no ordinary prop request for additional ame- theater groups who were challenge of the hunt, not either. nities."Could you make performing the same profor fish but for car parts. Relieved to hand the it tip and rise up?" he duction. They were in high He estimated they have in- vehicle keys over to Hale, begged the builders."Could demand, too, because their vested about $3,500 in the the Lions can relax now you make the wheels go schedule was busy." construction of the vehicle. and go fishing. The rest of ''We went on Craigslist around? The rent for a car like the work is up to Hale and This posed some chalthis ran between $1,000 to to find the brass horns his talented painter-artist lenges, so Hawes and $1,500 per contract, so Hale and the antique radiator," Jon Hanley. ''We're going to paint it, Rogers mulled ideas around concluded that the Elgin Hawes said.'This isn't the in their heads during the Opera House may do the irstprojectofthistype f put cloth wings on each side day and had engineering same thing with this vehithe Lions have built. We forfl ying and add trim and dreams by night. When cle once they have used it in built the Ferris wheel for headlights," said Hale."It's they finally met together to their production. It would the Light Parade, which really going to be an out-ofcompare notes, they discov- be a good source of operatgave Terry Hale the idea to this-world vehicle."

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he Observeris starting an exciting new venture. We are implementing a page called "Outskirts." Beginning today, we'll print this new page every Monday. The spotlight will be on the communities of Elgin, Imbler, Summerville, Union, Cove, Island City and North Powder. Thispage isdesigned to show Observer readers what makes these towns unique and special to the Grande RondeValley. Readers can look forward to a column &om one of the localchambers talking about what is happening in their specific community; a historical photo &om our Observer archives, or photographs submitted by community members or organizations; and featurestorieson a person, business or event that shows the importance of the small community. This week, we're featuring the Elgin Lions Club building a"fantastical vehicle" for the Elgin Opera House's upcoming show, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." Next week, I'll be featuring Charma Vaage, owner and baker at the Union Bagel Shop, who is selling her nutritious bagels to local school districts, including North Powder. Many times, the Observer is limited on space, so local featurestories are pushed back. It's unfortunate, but that's the newspaper industry for you. Outskirts is giving us theneeded space to allow for those great community stories we want to share with our readers. Featurestories,stories thattellthestory ofa person or business, celebrating something that's happening, arejustasim portant ascity council meetings, breaking news and the other stories printed on the &ont page. This all happens in our community, and, really, the newspaper needs its uplifting stories just as much as the news stories. The chambers in Cove, Union, Elgin and the Union County Chamber will be collaborating with me to make Outskirts a great page where the community can go to find out what's happening and what businesses and people help make their area unique. We are all excited about this opportunity and we welcome your input. Contact CheriseKaechele at 541-786-4234 or ckaechele C lagrandeobserver.com. Follow Cherise on Twitter C'/goKaeche/e.

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Three Mounties hit standard Three Eastern Oregon University track and field athletes reached the NAIA "A" Standard at the University of Washington Invitational Saturday. Harley McBride hit the standard in the women's high jump, clearing 5 feet, 6 inches, placing fifth overall. McBride was the only non-NCAA athlete competing. Travis Simpson reached the standard for the second straight meet, clearing 6-8-s/4, to finish in a tie for fourth place. He was the highest NAIA finisher in the event. Michael Mason, who was in the same flight as Simpson and competed in the 2008 Olympics for Canada, won the event. Hans Roelle finished second in the 800-meter race, hitting the standard, with a time of 1 minute, 52.16 seconds. His time was the second fastest in the NAIA this season. Hakeem Belle placed fifth in the triple jump behind four Division I athletes.

Manziel opts fortreatment Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has entered treatment for unspecified reasons, telling his team he needs to improve himself before rejoining. Manziel entered treatment last Wednesday, an adviser for Manziel said in a statement released bytheteam on Monday. It did not indicate reasons for Manziel needing treatment. The location of the facility where Manziel is staying was not immediately known.

Duke breaks UVA streak Tyus Jones scored 17 points and hit a clinching 3-pointer with about 10 seconds remaining Saturday night as No. 4 Duke ended No. 2Virginia's 21-game home winning streak, 69-63. It was the first loss for the Cavaliers (19-1on j the season.

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As he began coming into his own as a person, Eastern Oregon University's De'Sean Mattox had a choice to make. "Some things happened in my life when I was younger. I could have either taken a route where I would end up dead orinjail, or I could be different from the crowd, and go my own way in basketball," he said. Fortunately, he chose hoops, which set the stage for him to flourish as an athlete and a man rather than becoming another statistic. It's a decision he's

thankfulforevery day hewakes up. "Basketball saved my life," Mattox sald. While manyplayersgrow up dreaming of competing at the collegiate level, Mattox didn't begin playing basketball until he was a sophomore in high school. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, he was a self-admitted "trouble maker" until he started playing for Thunderbird High School. "I actually didn't get any playing time until I was a senior in high school," Mattox said."But even when I SeeMattoxlPage 10A

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Eastern Oregon University's De'Sean Mattox attempts a shot against Southern Oregon University Jan. 24.

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La Grande kept on rolling through its Greater Oregon League schedule. The Tigers boys basketball team defeated the Ontario Tigers 68-26 on Friday, securing their third league win. The La Grande Tigers currently sit first in the GOL, with a 3-0 record. "It's always nice to win at home, especially when it's a league game," La Grande head coach Mark Carollo sald. Brandon Dall led the Tigers with 19 points and Zack Jacobs contributed 11 points, nine of which came on 3-pointers, to pace La Grande's offense. The Tigers quickly jumped out on top, taking a 39-12 advantage into halfbme. Carollo was able to empty SeeTigersIPage 11A

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La Grande's Sadie Browning leads a fastbreak following a Tigers' steal during their 54-14 rout of Parma, Idaho, Saturday.

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a row. "That was probably our best By Josh Benham performance in one quarter all The Observer year," La Grande head coach Doug Girdner said.eWe came out and Once La Grande kicked its play in high-gear, Parma, Idaho, stood no theywere realactive.W e gota lotof chance. deflections and came up with some Following an inconsistent first stealsthatignited ouroffense." The Tigers started offin a bit of quarter, the Tigers blanked the Panthers in the second quarter, a daze. Their first points came at the 4:26 mark of the first quarter, generated 13 steals and scored a and Parma's Morgan Root hit a staggering 24 points in the frame, 3-pointer to give La Grande just an as La Grande ran away for a 54-14 win Saturday, its fourth victory in SeeDefensive/Page 11A

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Bobcat pours in 54 combined points Top-25 matchup The Union boys basketball team moved into in Wisconsin sole possession of first place in the Wapiti League with a pair of wins Friday and Saturday. Chase Houck was dominant in the interior all weekend, as the Bobcats' post player scored 37 points in a 69-54 win over Elgin Friday. He followed that performance with 17 points in Union's 60-35 triumph over Enterprise Saturday.

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Pete Carroll made the call. Malcolm Butler made the play. The Seahawks coach chose a pass on second-and-goal fiom the 1instead of giving it to Marshawn Lynch, and Butler made him pay — steppingin for the game-saving interception with 20 seconds Idt Sunday to lockdown New England's 28-24victory in the Super Bowl. Let the second-guessing begin on what surelywill be one of the most debated play calls in NFL history. "I made the decision. I said, 'thmw the ball," Carroll said. "Nobodyto blame butme." Seahawks quarterback RussellWilson shouldered his share, too. Both coach and quarterbackalsogavelotsof credit to Butler, the rookie fiee agent outofWestAlabama. 'The guymade a greatplay," Wilson said. But this one was hard to explain away. Carroll's explanation: He saw the Patriots bringin a goalline formation with eightbig guys and three cornerbacks and didn't think Lynch, who tiedfor the league lead with 13 touchdowns rushing this season, would be able to bull it in against that defense. "It's not a great matchup forus torun the football,so we were going to throw the ball, Carroll said."If we score, we do, if we don't, we'll run it in on third or fourth down."

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Even though she was fiustrated at halftime, Powder Valley's Bailee Allen did just what her coach told her to. The senior scored six straight points in the closing minutes to retake the lead for good, helping Powder Valley outscore Joseph 14-6 in the fourth quarter to earn a 46-39 Old Oregon League victory Friday in North Powder. Allen, who didn't feel well after knocking her headlatein thecontest,tiedfor second on the Badgers with eight points, but went scoreless through the first two quarters. "At haifbme, she said,'I just can't make anything'," Powder Valley head coach Allen Bingham said."I said,'Ifyou get the shot, keeping taking it. I'd rather have you do thatover trying to getsomething different.' Because she can take over a game." Allen did just that with the Badgers trailing 37-35 in the final frame after a thirdquarter rally by the Eagles. With just over four minutes left in the game, she drilled a pull-up jump shot to knot the score, and gave Powder Valley a two-point lead on a SeeOOLIPage 11A

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Cove found revenge against Grant Union after losing 50-23 earlier in the season, picking up a 41-38 victory in Wapiti League action Friday at home. 'The girlsplayed great defense," Leopards head coach Brendan May said.'They came together as a unit." Kellie Nostrant finished with 12 rebounds and 11 points. Kyndal Murchison had eight rebounds and fi ve points, and Kayla Johnson scored 11 points. Cove i6-10 overall, 3-5 Wapiti) plays at Enterprise Friday.

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Union won its fifth straight Wapiti League game, defeating Enterprise, 60-35, Saturday in Union. "Our defense did really well," Bobcats head coach Brett Dunten said."Brooke Scantling was great all weekend. He hustles on defense and disrupts the opponent's offense." Both Chase Houck and J.D. Graves finished with 17 points, and Landon Houck added 12 points. The team went 15-for-16 from the freethrow line. The previous night, Elgin scored 22 in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to come back, as Union held on for 69-54 win over the Huskies in Union.

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Elgin i7-14 overall, 3-6 Wapiti) will play Imbler on the road.

GrantUnion defeats Leopards Cove droppeditsthird straight Wapiti League game, losing to Grant Union,59-38,Friday in Cove. Following the loss to Union Friday, Derrick Murchison led the the Huskies lost 62-32 to Burns Leopards with 12 points, and one 3-pointer. Isiah Mowery finished Saturday in Elgin. aw e need with six points. Bailey Hill and towork on moving the ball around a little more," Huskies Colton Loftis both finished with five head coach Kevin Johnson said."On points. awe are figuring out how to work defense, we have to have some better rotation. Our communication isn't the ballaround the fl oor,and fi nd where we would like it to be." the open guys," Leopards head coach Jake Burgess finished with 11 Ted McBride said. points. Gavin Christenson also Cove i6-11 overall, 2-6 Wapiti) added 11points,and one3-pointer. plays at Enterprise Friday. L. Houck

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Eight straight for Cougars Wallowa picked up its eighth straight win with a 30-19 victory at Pine Eagle in an Old Oregon League game Saturday. Macey Frei had 10 points, and TaylorHarshfield added nine points for the Cougars. The previous night, Wallowa beat Griswold, 40-25, at home. Lauren Makin led the Cougars with 21 points, and four 3-pointers. Frei finished with eights and Harshfield finished with seven points and one 3-pointer.

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Joseph sophomore Aaron Borgerding battles to get past the interior defense of Powder Valley's Caleb Day during an Old Oregon League contest Friday in North Powder. The Eagles won 65-52.

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Union defeated Elgin 5931 in Wapiti League action in Union Friday. Union's Keesha Sarman went 5-for-7 from the freethrow line and finished with 21 points. Sarah Good had 11 points, and three 3-pointers. Katie Witherspoon finished with eight points to lead Elgin. Katelyn Harris chipped in seven points. On Saturday, the Bobcatsbeat Enterprise 52-26 at home for Union's fifth straight league win. Delanie Kohr finished w ith 14 points topace the Bobcats, and Sarman chipped in with 12 points. awe had great team ef-

The 1-2 punch of Joseph sophomores Cayden DeLury and Aaron Borgerding was too much for Powder Valley. With DeLury knocking down shots from the outside and racing past the Badgers' defense in transition, and Borgerding using his athleticism and height down low, the Eagles went off for 25 points in the third quarter, spearheading a 65-52 road victory over the Badgers Fridayin North Powder. DeLury scored a game-high 30 points, and Borgerdingadded 16pointsfor Joseph's third win in its last four games. awe haven't beat Powder in three years, I think, since districts in 2012," DeLury said."It's awesome. There were some chemistry problems early in the year. A lot of us haven't played with each other a lot. But those are gone, and we're working as a unit." In the pivotal third quarter, Borgerding had 11 points and DeLury added seven,asthe Eaglesused a solid insideoutsidegame to outscore the Badgers 25-16to take afive-pointlead. "That's exactly what we wanted to do," Joseph head coach Olan Fulfer said.awe wanted to work it in to Aaron and Jake iChrismanl, and then have Noah iDeLuryl and Cayden hit the open shots. Because that just opens everything up. It's a big win. They beat us on our home court, so beating them on their court is a big feat. But we still

forts," Bobcats head coach Rhondie Rickman-Johansen said."Carsyn Roberts played a great weekend ofbasketball. Shedoesgreatat rebounding." Union i18-1 overall, 8-1 Wapiti) will play Friday in Burns. The following night, the Huskies fell, 46-31, to Burns at home. Miah Slater led the Huskies with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Elgin i6-15 overall, 1-8 Wapitil plays at Imbler Friday.

Panthers split league play Imblerlost42-15toGrant Union in Wapiti League action Saturday in John Day. Kailey Smith led the Panthers with six points. The previous night in Imbler, the Panthers picked up a 43-30 victory over Enterprise. Lexee Robertson finished with 16 points and eight rebounds. Katie Barry finished with 10 points. Enterprise's Tiffanie George finished with 11 points, and Carsen Sajonia added six points. Imbler i7-11 overall, 2-6 Wapiti) will play Friday at home against Elgin.

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have a long ways to go, which is kind of the exciting part. It feels like it's just the tip ofhow good we could be." The score was 16-15 Joseph in the second period when Powder Valley reeled off seven of the next nine points, getting a pair ofbaskets from Gus McGinn, to carry a 22-18 lead into halftime. Fulfer challenged his team to not fall into the Badgers' style of play. "Because of the way iPowder Valleyl likes to play, they like to shoot a lot of 3-pointers, and they give up a lot of 3-pointers," Fulfer said.'What I wanted them to do was calm down, work it to the post and go inside-out, and just play our game." The Badgers would stretch their lead to 33-27 following Isaac Colton's trey midway through the frame before Joseph made its move. Borgerding scored twice down low, including a nifty scoop shot, and Cayden DeLury scoredfi ve pointsto take a36-33lead. Powder Valley's Cade Browne halted the 9-0 run with two free throws, but Noah DeLury scored on a putback, and Chrisman followed with a 3-point play to take a six-point lead, and Joseph went into the fourth quarter up 43-38. "I think we were all really tight," Borgerding said of the first half.awe've had good second halves before, and we always have slow starts. I was just looking for my shot, and they kept hitting me." Powder Valley reeled off seven

straight to open the final frame, but Joseph responded with seven points of its own in a row, including two fastbreak scores by Cayden DeLury off of steals. With the Eagles up 50-47 at the 4-minutemark, Chrisman, who added 11 points, scored on a drive, Cayden DeLury scored six consecutive points, the final two points off another transition bucket with just over two minutes remaining. Powder Valley would cut the lead to six points following Lee McElligott's score, but DeLury pushed the lead to 60-52 with a pair of free throws, ending any chance of a Badger comeback. "Itfeelsgood togetthewin,"Borgerding said."It's going to make the bus ride a lot more fun." The Badgers were led in scoring by McElligott with 15 points. Colton added 10 points, and McGinn chipped in eight. "I thought we played decent, but we had a lot of turnovers," Powder Valley head coach Kyle Dixon said. Joseph defeated Echo, 52-48, in overtime at home Saturday. Borgerding scored a team-high 18 points, and Cayden DeLury added 16 points.

Joseph i8-8 overall, 4-4 OOLl hosts Wallowa Friday. The Badgers lost at Nixyaawii, 81-53, Saturday.McEl ligott scored 16 points, and Caleb Day added nine

points. Powder Valley i7-11, 3-6 OOLl plays at Griswold Friday.

Wallowa won at Pine Eagle, 56-45, Saturday in an Old Oregon League contest. awe came out like a team I hadn't seen in a long time," Cougars head coach Greg Oveson said."They were passing the ball really well." Karl Wellens led the Cougars with 29 points, and four 3-pointers. Gareth Murray finished with 11 points and one 3-pointer. awe had really good looks, because we were moving the ball really well," Oveson said. "The boys stepped up and tookreally good shots." The previous night in Wallowa, the Cougars picked up 40-30 win over Griswold. Murray finished with 20 points, and three 3-pointers. Wellens had 10 points. "Gareth had 12 points in the fourth to help get the win," Oveson said.awe really needed this win." Wallowa i8-10 overall, 4-5

OOLl will play in Joseph Friday.

Imbler clipped on road Imblerdropped a closeWapiti League battle to Grant Union, 58-55, on the road Saturday.

'The kids played hard all night and never gave up," Panthers head coach Mike Mills said. Trace VanCleave finished with 22 points and one 3-pointer, and Brandon McGilvray had 14 points. The Panthers went 9-for-13 from the free-throw line. The previous night in Imbler, the Panthers defeated Enterprise 50-25. "The second half we made some changes defensively," Mills said."I'm proud of my kids in the second half." VanCleave finished with 21 points, and three 3-pointers. Imbler i14-4 overall, 5-3 Wapiti) hosts Elgin Friday.

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Elgin placed ninth, and Enterprise finished 10th, at the R.D. Brown Invitational in New Plymouth, Idaho, Saturday. The Huskies scored 45 team pointsbehind a trio oftop-four finishes. Levi Carper finished in second place in the 182-pound division. Carper won by fall in the third round over Trent Mackay of Kuna, Idaho. He then defeated Jordan Fouts of Eagle, Idaho, by fall at the 1:17 mark of the first round, before New Plymouth's Chase Bowen won by fall over Carper in the first round of the championship match.

At 160, Jaydon McKay won by a 7-1decision over Wood River, Idaho's Hans Heaphy before falling in the semifinals. But McKay came back to win two matches by decisiontoearn third place. Jordan Vermillion finished fourth at 170. Following a firstround loss, Vermillion won back-toback matches over Payette, Idaho's Walker Lambert and Wood River's Jackson Toothman by fall, before losing in the third-place match. The Outlaws finished with 32 team pointsto place 10th,and Nate Anton earned third place at 113. Anton won his first-place

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match before losing in the quarterfinals. He came back and won four consecutive matches, winning the third-place match over Amber Pair of McCall-Donnelly, Idaho, by fall in the third round. Enterprise's Cole Farwell won three matches at

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Union/Cove goes 2-2 Union/Cove won a pair of duals at the Rodger Nash Duals in Homedale, Idaho, Saturday. Union/Cove defeated Payette, Idaho, 26-18. In the 126-pound division, Taran Hardwick won by technical fall, 15-0, over Izaiha Demoulin.

JaysonBlackburn defeated Anthony Dovalina by a 7-5 decision, and Cory Hammond won by fall in the first round over Isaac Morado. Union/Cove beat Parma, Idaho, 18-5. Chad Witty won by fall 19 seconds into the match over Sierra Pesnall at 182, and Hardwick won by fall over Chandler Mitchell. Emmett, Idaho, beat Union/ Cove, 42-22. Hardwick and Wyatt Hostetler i120l both earned victories. Baker/Powder Valley defeated Union/Cove 18-5. Junior Defries picked up the lone victory, winning by fall over Samuel Harper in the first round at 182.

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HOCKEY NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOT Pts GFGA Tampa Bay 51 32 15 4 6 8 166 133 Montreal 49 3 2 14 3 6 7 130 111 Detroit 50 29 1 2 9 6 7 149 129 Boston 50 27 1 6 7 6 1 134 124 Florida 47 21 1 6 10 52 115132 Ottawa 48 20 1 9 9 4 9 136 136 Toronto 51 2 22 5 4 4 8 144 156 Bulfalo 50 14 3 3 3 31 9 4 179 Metropolitan Division GP W LOT Pts GFGA N.Y. Islanders 49 32 16 1 6 5 158 139 Pittsburgh 5 0 2 8 14 8 6 4 145 129 N.Y. Rangers 47 28 15 4 6 0 139 112 Washington 50 25 15 10 60 147 129 Philadelphia 51 22 22 7 5 1 140 151 New Jersey 50 19 22 9 4 7 113 138 Columbus 4 8 2 1 24 3 4 5 120 151 Carolina 49 1 7 2 6 6 4 0 105 129 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W LOT Pts GFGA

N ashville 49 3 2 11 6 7 0149 115 S t. Louis 49 3 2 13 4 6 8160 120 C hicago 50 3 1 17 2 6 4155 115 W innipeg 51 2 6 17 8 6 0142 132 Dallas 4 9 23 19 7 5 3157 159 Colorado 50 2 1 18 11 53131 141 M innesota 4 9 23 20 6 5 2135 140 Pacific Division GP W L OT PlsGF GA Anaheim 5 0 32 12 6 7 0147 134 San Jose 5 0 27 17 6 6 0139 135 Vancouver 4 8 27 18 3 5 7131 124 Calgary 5 0 27 20 3 5 7144 129 LosAngeles 49 21 16 12 54 134 132 Arizona 5 0 18 26 6 4 2116 170 Edmonton 5 0 13 28 9 3 5115 166 All Times PST

Saturday's Games Montreal 1, Washington 0, OT Detroit 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 Ottawa 7, Arizona 2 Dallas 5, Winnipeg 2 Philadelphia 1, Toronto 0 N.Y. Rangers 4, Carolina 1 New Jersey 3, Florida 1 Boston 3, Los Angeles 1 Tampa Bay 3, Columbus 1 Calgary 4, Edmonton 2 San Jose 2, Chicago 0

Sunday's Games Arizona 3, Montreal 2 St. Louis 4, Washington 3 Nashville 4, Pittsburgh 0 Minnesota 4, Vancouver 2

Monday's Games Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Calgary, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee 25 2 2 . 532 4 Golden State 106, Phoenix 87 Detroit 18 3 0 ,3 7 5 11'/2 Sundayis Games Ottawa at New Jersey, 4 p.m. Indiana 1 7 32 . 3 4 7 1 3 Miami 83, Boston 75 Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 4 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE New York 92, L.A. Lakers 80 Los AngelesatWashi ngton,4 p.m. Southwest Division Monday's Games Arizona at Columbus, 4 p.m. W L Pct GB Charlotte at Washington, 4 p.m. Buffalo at Montreal, 4:30 p.m. Memphis 35 12 . 7 45 Philadelphia at Cleveland, 4 p.m. Tampa BayatSt.Louis,5 p.m. Houston 33 15 .6 8 8 2 ' / 2 Milwaukee at Toronto, 4:30 p.m. Toronto at Nashville, 5 p.m. Dallas 32 1 7 . 653 4 L.A. Clippers at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 5 p.m. San Antonio 30 18 .6 2 5 5 ' / 2 Atlanta at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Colorado at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. New Orleans 25 22 .53 2 10 Orlando at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Winnipeg at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Northwest Division Minnesota at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Carolina atAnaheim, 7 p.m. W L Pct GB Memphis at Phoenix,6 p.m. Portland 32 16 . 6 67 Tuesday's Games O klahoma City 23 24 .48 9 8 ' / 2 Denver at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Denver 1 9 29 . 3 9 6 1 3 Miami at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Utah 17 3 0 ,3 6 2 14'/2 Boston at New York, 4:30 p.m. NBA Standings Minnesota 8 39 .1 7 0 23'/2 Utah at Portland, 7 p.m. Pacific Division Golden State at Sacramento, 7 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlantic Division NCAATop 25 Golden State 37 8 .822 W L Pct GB L .A. Clippers 33 15 .68 8 5 ' / 2 Weekend Toronto 33 15 . 6 88 Phoenix 2 8 21 . 571 1 1 1. Kentucky (21-0) beat Missouri 69Brooklyn 1 8 28 . 3 9 1 1 4 Sacramento 17 29 . 3 7 0 20'/2 53; beat Alabama 70-55. Boston 1 6 30 . 3 4 8 1 6 13 35 . 2 7 1 25'/2 2. Virginia (19-1) lost to No. 4 Duke New York 1 0 38 . 2 0 8 2 3 L.A. Lakers All Times PST 69-63. Philadelphia 1 0 38 . 2 0 8 2 3 Saturday's Games 3. Gonzaga (22-1) beat Portland 64Southeast Division Toronto 120, Washington 116, OT 46;beatMemphis 82-64. W L Pct GB Dallas 108, Orlando 93 4. Duke (18-3) lost to No. 8 Notre Atlanta 4 0 8 .83 3 Sacramento 99, Indiana 94 Dame 77-73; beat No. 2 Virginia 69-63. Washington 31 1 7 . 646 9 Atlanta 91, Philadelphia 85 5. Wisconsin (19-2) beat lowa 74-63. Miami 21 2 6 . 4 4 7 18'/2 Detroit 114, Houston 101 6. Arizona (20-2) beat Oregon 90-56; Charlotte 20 2 7 . 4 2 6 19'/2 Memphis 85, Oklahoma City 74 beat Oregon State 57-34. Orlando 1 5 35 . 3 0 0 2 6 Cleveland 106, Minnesota 90 7. Villanova (19-2) beat DePaul 68-55. Central Division Milwaukee 95, Portland 88 8. Notre Dame (20-3) beat No. 4 Duke W L Pct GB Charlotte 104, Denver 86 77-73; lost to Pittsburgh 76-72. Chicago 30 19 . 6 12 L.A. Clippers 105, San Antonio 85 9. Kansas (18-3) beat TCU 64-61; beat Cleveland 29 2 0 . 592 1 EdmontonatSan Jose,7:30 p.m.

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Kansas State 68-57. 10. Louisville (18-3) beat Boston College 81-72; beat No. 13 North Carolina 78-68, OT. 11. Utah (17-4) lost to UCLA 69-59; beat Southern Cal 67-39. 12. Wichita State (19-3) beat Loyola of Chicago 58-47; lost to No. 18 Northern lowa 70-54. 13. North Carolina (17-5) beat Syracuse 93-83; lost to No. 10 Louisville 78-68, OT. 14. VCU (17-4) beat George Washington 72-48; lost to Richmond 64-52. 15. Iowa State (16-4) beat No. 19 Texas 89-86; beat TCU 83-66. 16. Maryland (18-4) lost to Ohio State 80-56. 17. West Virginia (18-3) beat Kansas State 65-59; beat Texas Tech 77-58. 18. Northern lowa (20-2) beat Southern lllinois 59-52; beat No. 12 Wichita State 70-54. 19. Texas (14-7) lost to No. 15 lowa State 89-86; lost to No. 20 Baylor 83-60. 20. Baylor (16-5) lost to Oklahoma State 64-53; beat No. 19 Texas 83-60. 21. Georgetown (15-6) lost to Xavier 66-53; beat Creighton 67-40. 22. Indiana (16-6) lost to Purdue 83-67; beat Rutgers 72-64. 23. Miami (14-7) lost to Georgia Tech 70-58; lost to Florida State 55-54. 24. Oklahoma (14-7) beat Texas Tech 81-36; beat Oklahoma State 64-56. 25. Butler (16-6) beat Marquette 72-68, OT.

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EaStern Shot 54 PerCent &Om the field While limitUniVerSity Women Won itS ing the KnightS to juSt 25 fifth consecutive game with percent shooting. Jordan a 73-54 Cascade Collegiate Klebaum scored a team-high COnferenCe ViCtOry at ConCOr- 22 POintS, going 5-for-10 frOm dia University Saturday in the 3-Point line. ROgerS, Ah Portland. You and Kelsey Hill all added Nikki Osborne scored a nine points. The Mounties game-high 18 points, making had 22 total steals. all four Dfher free throws Eastern (19-5 overall, 11-2 and hitting four 3-pointers, CCC) hOStSCOllege Df IdahO Friday. to lead four Mountaineers in double figures. Kassy Larson Mounties nearly pull upset earned a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, The Eastern Oregon UniAirashay Rogers scored 12 versity men dropped a heartpoints and Maya Ah you breaker to ND. 11 Concordia added 10 points. University, falling 68-67 in EaStern WBS elITCient Dfovertime Saturday in a CasfenSiVely, Shooting 46 PerCent cade Coll egiate Conference &om the field and going 10game in Portland. for-21 from the 3-Point line. The Mountaineers jumped The Mounties also went 15Dut to a 67-61lead in the of-17from the charity stripe. extra period, but Concordia That followed up another su- scored the final seven points, perb performance, as Eastern including a tie-breaking &ee tmtmced Warner Paci6c ColthrOW With 30 SBCOndS left, to lege, 78-44, in Portland Friday. avoid the upset. ND. 25 EaStern OregOn

De'Sean Mattox led the Mounties with 19 points. Bryan McGrilI'added 16 points and six boards, and Michael Crane added seven rebotmds and six points. On Friday, the Mounties were beaten by Warner Pacific College, 76-59, in Portland. McGriffscored a gamehigh 28 points, going 10-for-13 &om the field, and grabbed 11 rebotmdS. But therestDfthe team struggled Shooting, aS EaStern Shot juSt 35 percent from the field, and made Only tWO Dftheir 19 attemPtS frOm the 3-Point line. points, and Deonta Edwards reached double-figure scoring with 10 points. The Mounties outrebotmdedtheCavaliers 40-28, including 16 offensive rebotmdS. Eastern (12-11 overall, 4-9 CCC) returnS home to Play College Df Idaho Friday.

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La Grande ended the regular season with a combined team win at the Baker Invitational Saturday with 945 total points. The boys team won first place with 543 points, while the girls team finished secOnd behind Pendleton With 402 points. '%e Won eVen though many of the kids were not SWimming their beSt events," head coach Darren Dutto said."I was really eXCitedto Seethe kidSdoSD w ell acrosstheboard.We are really coming together as a team, and are in good shapeforthedistrictm eet." For the boys, Bryce Ebel won the 200-yard individual medley, With a time Df 2 minutes, 6.98 seconds, and the 100 backstroke, with

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The relay teams finished SBCOnd in the 200 medley relay (Keegan Dutto, Lance Denny, BryCe Ebel and JOSh

Ebel), the 200 &eestyle relay (Dutto, JOSh Ebel, Spencer Perry and Bryce Ebel) and the 400 &eestyle relay (Denny, Wyatt Perry, Anthony Clay and Nolan Clements). JOSh Ebel took SBCOnd in

the 200 &eestyle and the 100 breaststroke. Denny PlaCedSBCOnd in the500 freestyle, and Dutto finished SBCOnd in the 100 butterfly. On the girls side, Abbey Felley won the 200 freestyle, With a time Df 2:06.34, her beSt finiSh Df the SeaSOn,

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58.01. Shelby Baker was a two-time individual winner, taking first in the 50 &eeStyle, With a time Df 26.19, and the 100 breaststroke, With a time Df 1:15.17. The 200 medley relay team Df Felley, Baker, Hannah Roberts and Erin Bodfish took first, as did the 400 &eestyle relay team Df Roberts, Felley, Abbey Yweten and Heather Keniry. Roberts also placed SBCOnd in the 50 &eeStyle and the 100 backstroke. "One Df the imPreSSiVe featsforthemeet yesterday WBS the diSPlay Df dePth," Dutto said."For both the boys and girls, we were placing four and five kids in scoring position in many events." La Grande begins the 4A/3A/2A/1A district meet Feb. 13 in Madras.

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OOL Continued from Page 8A score in transition. Her basket with less than three minutes to go put the Badgers up 41-37. "Bailee is a great athlete and a great teammate," Powder Valley's Savanah Stephens said.'We can always counton her to kind of put the team on her back" Joseph's Alexis Sykora stopped the 6-0run with a pair of fiee throws, but the Badgers'Hallie Feik answered with areverse layup. The Eagles missed a pair of shots on their next possession, and Powder Valley corralled the rebound with 25 secondsremaining,andicedthegame with three fiee throws to seal the win.

' We did areally goodjob of staying together as a team and working

together," Powder Valley's Amanda Feik said."I felt like we did a good job of stayingcalm at the end." Amanda Feik paced the Badgers with 11points and eightrebounds. Hallie Feik and Stephens each scored eight points to tieAllen, with Stephens grabbing seven rebounds and adding seven steals. Joseph was led by Sykora, who scored a game-high 19 points, includingnine in the third quarter. Satori Albee added 15 points. "I felt like when we were ahead 37-35, we had I don't know how many opportunities to extend the lead," Joseph head coach Travis Huflman said.'We kind ofpanicked a little bit them. I thinkitjust comes down to experience." Joseph took a 33-32 lead into the fourth quarter afterAlbee's jump shot at the elbow closed out the third

period. Albeestarted offthefourth with a scoTe,before Amanda Feik scoredthreepointsto tiethegame at 35-all with 5:45 remaining. Joseph's Ally Cooneygave Josephits final lead off a putback, butAllen responded with her run, and the Eagles never recovered. The Badgers upended Nixyaawii on the road,41-40, Saturday, outscoring the Golden Eagles 18-9 in the fourth quarter for the comeback. Stephens led Powder Valley with 13 points and five steals, and Hallie Feik added 10 rebounds and sixpoints.

Powder Valley i10-8, 6-3OOLl travels to Griswold Friday. Joseph lost 66-45 to Echo at home Saturday. Sykora had 20 points and 18 rebounds, and Albee chipped in nine points and 13 rebounds. The

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8-7 lead heading into the second quarter. Girdner implemented a zone defense, and the team responded in a big way. The Tigers had four steals in the first couple minutes of the second quarter, with Kylin Collman nailing a 3-pointer stemming Irom the third stealto giveLa Grande a 15-7 lead. Avery Albrecht hit a Iree throw following the fourth steal, and the Tigers had already equaled their first-quarter point total with 5:15 still remaining. "I think going into the zone really helped us get the steals, and we played super-good together as a team," Sadie Browning said. ''We were always making the extra pass." Albrecht drilled a triple, and followed it up with a steal and a dish to Collman for a left-handed layup to stretchthe lead to 21-7. Lacey Miles and Browning hit consecutive 3-pointers, making it a 20-point game with 1:45 on the clock. After a Tiger Iree throw, Albrechtforced a pairofsteals, with the first one leading to her own transition bucket, and the second one ending with Browning's score, to finish the second quarter. ''We picked it up as a team and got the intensity level up," Kali Avila said."It definitely boosted our confidence a lot." In the third quarter, the Panthers finally ended the 11-minute drought. Parma's Gabby Bishop's scored with 6:43 left in the period. Albrecht paced the team with 14 points, eight assists, eight rebounds and seven steals. Browning added 11 points, and Avila had six points and 10 boards. On Friday, the Tigers smothered Ontario for a 58-28 win. Albrecht scored 13 points, Collman scored 12 and Madison Wilcox added 11 points. Avila had a teamhigh 10 rebounds. La Grandei12-5 overall,

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allegedly shot by a fiiend of his ex-wife. Nguyen died at the scene. Investigators are searching for 29-year-old Orlando Lee Pouncey, who lives nearby and was seen running from the scene after the shooting. Police have checked his residence, but did not find him.

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Picturing the good times I'vecome to realizethatthe adage"A picture is worth a thousand words" just doesn't always cut it. Lately, my home pictures have been worth much more. They have come with a great deal of laughter, tranquility, self worth and motivation. A few months ago we decided to cover a wall in our dining room with 4-by-6-inch photos of places we've been and fun things we've done as a family. The idea came from a friend who is really good about documenting her family's adventures. I often found myselflooking at her photos on her walls asking questions like, 'Where's this? How old are your kids in this one? How far in did you have to hike to get there?" I finally realized I should do the same in my home. SeePicturesIPage 2B

MY MUSINGS AARON HARRELL

Shown up on the slopes by a 6-year-old I'mpretty sure Isaid abad word. My memory is a little foggy since I was caught in the midst of a maelstrom of fl ailing legs,skisand embarrassment. To be fair, I have said imore than) my share ofbad words. I was in the U.S. Navy for six years, so I have probably said your share ofbad words too. I am not boasting, just stating a fact. There have even been stints over that six-year period when I had a"swear jar" that collectedquartersevery time Isw ore. The empty jam jars filled up faster than I care to admit. But I digress. I didn't startoffdelving into thecrassnature of my vocabulary. I started out talking about falling. And skis. It was last year, at some point during skiseason ithat' saboutas accurateas you are going to get from me since my memory is failing faster than a liberal arts major in a calculus class). SeeSlopeslPage 2B

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Dear SOS: I recently had the most wonderful honeycomb ice cream at Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica. I've never had anything quite like it. If you could track down the recipe I, and my family, would be so grateful. — Natalie Haddad La Jolla, Calif.

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20 minutes, plus cooling and chilling times. Serves 8 to 16. HONEYCOMB CANDY 5 tablespoons sugar, preferably organic evaporated cane sugar 2 tablespoons wildflower honey, preferably organic 1 teaspoon baking soda In asmallto medium pan,combine the sugarand honey,and cook until the sugar is melted and the mixture has turned a caramel color. Remove from heat and add the baking soda all at once, quickly stirring to

In a large bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Stir in the condensed milk and whip again to soft peaks, then whisk in the vodka and salt. Gently fold in the honeycomb, careful not to overmix; you want a swirl look to the ice cream. Transfer to a smaller container and put in the freezer until firmed, 1 to 3 hours. This makes about one-half gallon of ice cream. EACH OF 16 SERVINGS Calories 260; Protein 3 g; Carbohydrates 21 g; Fiber 0; Fat19 g; Saturated fat12 g; Cholesterol 70 mg; Sugar 21 g; Sodium136 mg NOTE: Adapted from Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen in Santa Monica.

remauie u snee ioecion By Lisa Britton ForWesCom News Service

The winter sun has warmed some soil just enough to entice early-spring bulbs to poke through the ground. But it is not yet spring in Baker Countychances are, cold weather and snow will be

back. "It is a little early," said Janice Cowan, horticulture agent for the OSU Extension 0$ce in Baker City."Mine are trying to come through, too." However, we can't force the shoots back into the ground, so Cowan suggests protecting the roots by putting down layers of newspaper, then covering that with compost, potting soil or leaves. "Newspaper acts like an insulator," she sald. Just besureto leave the planttipsexposed — they will rot without air circulation.

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Along trip with a great surprise at the end This has been a long trip and I'm so happy that you are still with me. All of us will be relieved when we leave Canada and head for home. Our last stop was at Fort Steele, so there is a lot of territory to coveron thislastleg ofour journey. We could have retraced our route back through Idaho, but our choice was to travel along the Canadian border until we found an interesting crossing into Washington. Between Fort Steele and the crossingwas about 300 milesof scenic loops that cut into and out of each other. You could plan to make a loop or not depending on the amount of time you had to spend. We wanted to see certain areas so we chose some of the longerstretches ofroad.This

ing about lunch time. We cruised located in Canada's only true the fi iendly downtown area and desert area and on the WashingOUT SABOUT spotted several likely places we ton-Canadian border. As there GINNY MAMMEN would visit. The more we drove was nothing very exciting across around the more we realized that the borderwe decided to stayin was probably not our best choice, this was another of those tourist Canada one more night. although we saw some spectacu- towns that was not RV-friendly. Information we had pointed to lar scenery. How disappointing. So on we the popular Haynes Point ProvinWe climbed high mountains went until we could find a place cial Park on Osoyoos Lake just where it was preferableto drive to pull over and make a sandwich outside of town. We drove to the on the mountain side of the road in our Casita. park to take a look. By this time because of deep gorges — so We had not made reservations we were ready to stop. What we for our last night in Canada so deepthe bottom was notvisible. found was a quite narrow sand There were signs for caribou and were open to finding something spit reaching far out into the lake bighorn sheep crossings. We did that looked promising. The shaped something like a needle farther we went the more we see six or seven of the sheep, but with a large eye being the oneto our disappointment no caribou. realizedthat therewere two Since this is a popular tourist things that tourists really needed way road around which camping siteswere placed.Most ofthe driving area there were a numto be on the alert for — RV/ sites were on the lake edge with ber of small inviting towns — one campingareas and gas stations. just a few iwhich were taken) in in particular, Nelson — that Both seemed to elude us on the the middle of the eye. whole trip. had attracted our attention. So much so that we drove more than Evening was approaching as 100 miles to check itoutarrivwe entered the town of Osoyoos SeeLong TriplPage 2B

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the slopes. Anyone who has tried to go up a hill while fully Continued ~om Page 1B strapped onto a snowboard My wife had spent the first will likely back me up on this partoftheyearconvalescing one. after having minor leg surSo I took a lesson and after gery on New Year's Eve. The a few seasons, I can now get doctorhad prescribed atleast around OK on two planks a month of avoiding exercise instead of one. And my skis aren't attached. Lucky me! that would put strain on the incision, so several times it So I help Trinity over to the was just my daughter Trinity Wonder Carpet ialso known and I who headed up to ski to most of us as the magic at Anthony Lakes Mountain carpet), which is a moving walkway that hauls beginResort. My son wasn't old enough to really get into skiners up a small hill so they ing yet, but my daughter was can take short runs while in her second season. just learning the ropes. It is a I think the feeling ofbeing greatlittledevicethatworks on snow, with no firm connec- well. No, that's not right. It tion to terra firma, is unnerv- works well form ostpeople. ing to most people when they First of all, I like to think first try skiing or snowboard- that I have a certain amount ing, and it was no different for of coordination. I'm not clumTrinity. She was making good sy, in general. Most people progress, though, and we had hop on the magic carpet and installed an accessory on the are gently carried up the hill. tipsofher skisthatprevented Sometimes it takes people a her from crossing the tips inot time ortwo to gettheirsea a good result...ever) and also legs, but most take to it easily. from doing the splits ithis also Not me. Ten years and that rarely results in a happy end- conniving device still has my number. Whether Iam on a ingl. While this little gadget comes in very handy going snowboard or skis, I have a hard time not sliding around down the hill, it is markedly or falling. It appears that I less so going back up the hill. Enter dad. also have a hard time not A few years ago I switched saying bad words. But I keep from snowboarding to skiing. going back. That's what dads Myreasoning is that it would are supposed to do, right? Through all of my flailing be easier to get around and help the kids when they were about, my daughter can scoot learning their way around right onto the magic carpet,

and in three years I don't think she has fallen more than a couple of times. She alsonavigates the process with grace that I wish I had. Sure she has her moments, but she's 6. Six-year-old children rarely have the life experienceorvision tosee that momentary setbacks are rarely worth getting excited about. But adults do have the experience, and occasionally the vision. But still the swearing. Just this last weekend we were skiing in Idaho. My son has improved quite a bit in the few times he has skied and now even wants to go off the jumps! I figure that it is a small jump and we never really go that fast, so why not? We started down the run with my son skiing between my skis and my hands lightly on his shoulders. As we approached the jump, I let go of him and slowed a little. The problem was that his ski then proceeded to bump into mine and he promptly did a face plant in the snow, landing well short of the jump.

Whoops. He rolled over, a blank stare on his face, and then we both cracked up. And he didn't say a bad word. I swear. Aaron Harrell is a Baker City husband and dad.

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days of my youth. I was being pushed too quickly, too far, to accomplish my desires. Continued ~om Page 1B Would I be given the time, permission to Winter was the time to knit and crochet, accomplish? Where did I fit in in the scheme do hand-embroidery and mend seams or of things? darn holes in socks.Itw asa tim eto doindoor The sunhad moved away from our partof things like gather yard sale items and clean the town and out into the valley, and with it closets, organize and make progresssettlingthe birds. in. No, there was another January robin in It was also a time to write and file, ready my front yard, lighting so easily on the fragile important papers for tax-filing time. A time for branch of a tree, looking around expectantly, contemplation. A time to organize the mind then flying away, maybe to its nest where it as well as the house and decide on unfinished could tuck its head under its wing for warmth. projects. The day was growing colder without the I had told Brenda just the day before that sunshine. Had it, too, heard the momentarily I was already involved in projects — five of call of spring? Was winter still on board so them, thinking of specifics. It had included that I could catch up on some of my many four in writing — possible future columns projects? underway — and the other one with crochet It would be great, I decided, if I could clone hook and yarn in hand. What I had failed to myself. That would be a really great help to take into consideration was the fact that one have several of me in my house, each one dowas a book, two possibly growing into features ing a particular chosen job. rather than columns as my enthusiasm for Daphne, of course, wouldn't be of any great their history grew. help because she is the one who multiplies the When I made a new list athome, I found things I have to do. She's great on ideas but that forgotten were two unfinished novels of fiction and a house needing my care. And, now, slow on delivery. I watched for the dependable arrival of my I have added my weekly column deadlines afternoon newspaper. Maybe it was time to and the spring housecleaning. The list now catch up on the news already researched and tentatively numbers a full dozen and I am written about rather than my own. beginning to wonder just how I am going to My projects, grown in number with promise finish them all on a time schedule, for they all of more, could wait a little longer. need to be done at the same time. I'd hate to be without something of interest The yellow daffodils, planted by the former to do. owner, are coming up to bloom. Itappearsthereisno dangerofthat. The grass will turn green and demand waMy printer gave up and must be replaced. ter and mowing, and I wonder how far ahead I will be with the ink-and-pen projects, and the My slow dial-up computer is over 16 years old and... But, I'll keep writing, writing, writing. desire to spend more time outside. It was only January. We should have had more snow and staying longer as in the olden Contact Dory by emailat fleshman&oni.com

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Continued from Page 1B We learned that one needed to take care as the water around the sandbar was quite deep, there was a lot of poison ivy, and high wind warnings were common. Not only that, but the only exit to the mainland was chained and locked at 10 p.m. If this didn't discourage us, I don't know what would. Fortunately we were able to find a spot in the Nk'Mip RV Park just outside the other side of town in the Nk'Mip Resort owned and operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band. It is advertize as Canada's Snowbird destination. This tells me that it must really get cold elsewhere in Canada because the resort's winter temperatures are similar to ours here in Eastern Oregon. Maybe just less snow since it is a desert area. If wehad not been in thehomebound mood we might have explored the resort a bit more. There were many activities to enjoy such as various water sports, golfing inearly all year long), riding stables, restaurants, and a cultural center. By the way, they even have their own vineyard and winery. W e crossed the border atOsoyoos and headed down Route 97 through a rather unpopulated part of Washington, which suited us fine because we were no longer in thetouristmode. A stop forgasgave me a good laugh when I saw the hand soap in the restroom — alarge spray bottleof409. About a third of the way down the state we hit Route 17 which took us into an even less settledarea.We passed theturnoffto Grand Coulee Dam and, although neither of us had

As lunch time drew near we started looking for a good pulling over spot, but nothing looked very promising. The terrain was mostly flat with some scrubby looking trees and plants and not very appealing. As we traveled down the road we noticed a Washington state park that had a rather nice looking building and parking lot but not much else. But it was a good place to stop. We had no idea what a treatwe were about to see. As we walked toward the building we saw an area that had been cordoned off and wandered toward it. Then we saw the magnificent Dry Falls. Who knew that someplace so close had something like this? The Falls, five times the width of Niagara Falls, are thought to be the largest to have ever existed. Some 20,000 years ago, when parts of North America were covered by glaciers, icesheetscaused dams in several areas, backing up the normal flow of water. As the Ice Age was ending, a catastrophic flood finally resulted in water being channeled through the Upper Grand Coulee at the rate of 65 miles per hour and over this gigantic 400 foot falls. It is thought that the flow of the falls was 10 times the current flow of all the rivers in the world combined. iWikipedial. Where we stood that day was once under hundreds of feet of water. One must really see it to appreciate the immenseness and power of that flowing body of water. This is a must for a return trip someday next summer. With a picnic lunch, of course. Explore! Be ready for the unexpected! Come home with memories! Enjoy!

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It's the start of February and I'm still thinking about which painting projects I'll tackle as the light gets better and the weather warmer. Just before Christmas, the Paint Quality Institute sent me a list oflast-minute gifts for the do-it-yourself painter. Idon'twrite about products anymore, but I thought the list was worth passing along, even post-holidays: • A cutting-in tool. The most time-consuming part of apaintjob can becutting in corners and edges. This can reduce the time required. • A masking tool. Another way to speed painting around edges and corners is with an automatic masking-tape dispenser. Similar

to packing-tapedispensers, such tools allow the painter to quickly apply the tape and cutitto the desired length with a quick flick of the wrist. What about an aluminum bench? When painting interior walls and ceilings, the pros use a sturdy bench, which is easier to work from,easier tom ove,and m akes for a m ore stable painting platform than a ladder.It'salso a handy place to sit down and take a break. Then there's the shorthandled paintbrush. If you've ever done any painting, you know what a challenge it can be to use a brush orpaintrollerbehind toilets ,radiators and heavy furniture, or in tight areas, for that matter. That's why thisissuch agood ideathe mini-brush makes it

PICTURES Continued ~om Page 1B I went through photo files and printed our favorites. The best ones made it to the wall and the others are in a handful of cheap photo albums that I keep within a kid's easy reach. Our kids immediately took notice of the pictures and would comment whenever new ones made it on the wall. As my husband says, "Those pictures make life seem a little better when you deal with the daily grind oflife." It's true. Life is meant to be enjoyed but the realityis that much ofit can be dull and repetitive. Being reminded of the good times can be a great way to have a positive outlook on life. It's also great motivation to continue to make the effort to have fun as a family. There are many times that I'm in the other room and I hear my boys laughing. Figuring they are up to no good I'm often pleasantly surprised to find them sitting on the floor flipping through the photo albums or looking at the rotating pictures on our screen saver. My four-year-old tells his little brother all about what's going on in the picture and they snicker before moving on to the next. It's those moments that I'm

easy to apply paint in those hard-to-reach spots. • A paintbrush light. Remember what I said about waiting for the light to improve? Cloudy days and dim lighting can make painting difficult. But a battery-powered source of illumination that attaches right to the brush handle? That can counter the gloom,and brighten dark areas to make painting easier. • A brush comb. This handy little item helps stretch the life of those expensive paintbrushes by removing paint residue from the bristles. Some models even double as squeegees that remove excess paint from rolle rcovers. My go-to source about all things paint is the Paint Quality Institute's Web site, www.paintqualitycom.

reminded it's small and simple things that can bring happiness to a home. It can take a lot of effort to have fun, and with just a bit more effort that fun memory can last even longer. I realized that such a simple thing as photos can help me accomplish some of the responsibilities I have as a parent. I want my kids to have a genuine image of their self worth. I want them to be reminded that they can do hard things. I want them to know what true happiness is and how blessed they are. I want them to know that the other people in those pictures will always be there for them. Letting them visually see it for themselves through photos will be one way to accomplish that. Don't let those pictures stay in a file on your computer or think that putting them on Facebook is enough. Print them out and do something with them. Help your kids remember that life should be enjoyed and then be motivated to enjoy it with them. Meg Hawks is a ~ Grande mom of two boys. She enj oysspending time outdoor with her family and friends. She can becontacted at megtzawks@gmail.com

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105 - Announcements '

(Pnces from $3- $5)

MONDAY NIGHT Nail Care 6:00 PM (FREE)

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Bible Study; 10:30 AM Public Bingo; 1:30 PM ( .25 cents per card)

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Baker City Wednesdays — 2:30 PM 25 cents per card Everyone invited!

BINGO: TU ES., 1 p. m., Senior Center 2810 Cedar St. Baker City

Exercise Class;

9:30AM (FREE) WANTED: BUILDING matenals, free or cheap. Willing to salvage matenals. Needed to repair fire damage that occured tomy home 1/20/14

KIWANIS CLUB 541-523-9263 of Baker City Tuesday at 12:00 PM Sunndge Inn Restaurant, 110 - Self-Help Group Meetings 1 Sunndge Ln. For more information call AA MEETING LIST (541)523-6027 WALLOWA COUNTY

LAMINATION

ENTERPRISE 113 1/2 E Main St. PH: 541-398-1327 Sunday's 10am-noon. Wednesday (women only) 11 a.m.— noon

Up to 17 1/2 inches wide any length $1.00 per foot iThe Observer i s not responsible for flaws in material or machi ne error) THE OBSERVER 1406 Fifth • 541-963-3161

WALLOWA 606 W Hwy 82 PH: 541-263-0208 Sunday 7:00p.m.-8:00 p.m. AA MEETING: Survior Group. Mon., Wed. btt Thurs. 12:05 pm-1:05 pm. Presbytenan Church, 1995 4th St. (4th btt Court Sts.) Baker City. Open, No smoking.

CHECK YOUR AD ON THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION We make every effort t o a v o i d err o r s . However mistakes d o s l i p thr o u g h .

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AA MEETINGS 2614 N. 3rd Street La Grande MON, I/I/ED, FRI NOON-1 PM TUESDA Y 7AM-8AM TUE, I/I/ED, THU 7PM-8PM SAT, SUN 10AM-11AM

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2810 Cedar St., Baker. Every Monday Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Early bird game, 7 p.m. followed by reg. games. All ages welcome! 541-523-6591

ACCEPTANCE GROUP of Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7pm.

110 - Self-Help Group Meetings AL-ANON MEETING

110 - Self-Help Group Meetings NORTHEAST OREGON

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

CLASSIFIEDS of fers Powder River Group Estate Sale Self Help btt Support 107 N River, Enterpnse, Mon.; 7 PM -8 PM G roup An n o u n c e Sat. btt Sun. Feb. 7th btt Wed.; 7 PM -8 PM ments at n o c h arge. Fn.; 7 PM -8 PM 8th, from 9 am-4pm. For Baker City call: Grove St. Apts. More stuff t han you J uli e — 541-523-3673 Corner of Grove btt D Sts. can imagine — antiques, For LaGrande call: Baker City, Open canvas, denim, materiE n ca — 541-963-31 61 Nonsmoking als, sewing machines, Wheel Chair Accessible tools, e lectrical and LA GRAND E Al-Anon . plumbing s u p p l i es, YO YO DIETING? Thursday night, FreeI ewelry , f u r n i t u r e , Unhappy about your dom G roup, 6-7pm. metal signs, baby furweight? Faith Lutheran Church, n iture, and so m u c h Ca II 541-523-5128. 12th btt Gekeler, LG. more! Tues.,noon 541-605-01 50 Welcom Inn 145 - Yard, Garage 175 Campbell St. NARACOTICS Sales-Union Co. ANONYMOUS 120 - Community

AL-ANON MEETING in Elgin. Meeting times

1st btt 3rd Wednesday

Evenings ©6:00 pm Elgin Methodist Church 7th and Birch

AL-ANON Concerned about someone else's drinking? Sat., 9 a.m. Northeast OR Compassion Center, 1250 Hughes Ln. Baker City

(541)523-3431

AL-ANON Wed., 4 p.m. Halfway Library Corner of Church St. btt Grove Ln., Halfway.

First Saturday of every month at 4 PM Pot Luck — Speaker Meeting

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS can help! 24 HOUR HOTLINE (541 ) 624-51 1 7

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TAICE US ON YOUR PHONE! LEAVE YOUR PAPER AT HOME

'Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted.'

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Yard Sales are $12.50 for 5 lines, and $1.00 for

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AA MEETING: Pine Eagle Sobriety Group Tues.; 7 p.m. — 8 p.m.

Must have a minimum of 10Yard Sale ad's to pnnt the map.

210- Help Wanted, Baker Co 220 - Union Co 230 - Out of Area 280 - Situations Wanted

300 - Financial/Service 310- Mortgages,Contracts, Loans 320 - Business Investments 330 - Business Opportunities 340 - Adult Care Baker Co 345 - Adult Care Union Co 350 - Day Care Baker Co 355 - Day Care Union Co 360 - Schools 8 Instruction 380 - Service Directory

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LOCAL RETAIL agricultural company, looking for people to deliver to btt service local c u stomers. A class A CDL or able to acquire one within 30 days. Benefit package included. Interested a p p licants, please apply at Baker City Employment Office

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BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT 5J is currently DENTAL ASSISTANT

accepting applications Elgin Family Dental Clinic is l o o k i n g f o r a for an assistant track part-time/on-call dental coach at Baker High S chool. F o r a c o m - assistant. Competitive wages offered, great p lete d e s cription o f staff to work with, and t he p o s i t io n g o t o o pportunity t o g r o w www.baker.k12.or.us with our clinic. Please or contact the employsubmit r e s u m e t o ment division . Yo u el indentalclinic© may aIs o c a II outlook.com. For ques541-524-2261 or email call nnemec©baker.k12.or. t i o n s ,

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Our office is creating a 220 - Help Wanted MISSING YOUR PET? Union Co. new position for a CerCheck the tified Dental Assistant Baker City Animal Clinic THE CITY of La Grande C.D.A. with EF DA and is accepting applica541-523-3611 radiology. This Iob will tions for the following offer 30 hours a week posltlon: on average with 401 IC PLEASE CHECK Utility Worker II

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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AL-ANON (For spouses w/spouses VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Do you wish the who have long term POST 3048 drinking would stop? terminaI illnesses) Meets 1st Monday of MONTHLY MEETING Every 2nd btt 4th every month at St. 2nd Thurs. of the month. Wednesday at 5:30 PM Lukes/EOMA©11:30 AM Post btt Auxiliary meet at Baker County Library 6:30 p.m. VFW Hall, Corner of Campbell 6i Resort $5.00 Catered Lunch Must RSVP for lunch 2005 Valley Ave., Baker Baker City 541-523-4242 541-523-4988 541-626-1067

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Your l ogs o r & surrounding areas h ere-in is s u b!ect t o an EOE. cludes our 2001 120" mine. 541-971-9657 INDEPENDENT the Federal Fair Housstretch Lincoln LimouFULL-TIME CERTIFIED A pplications and I o b CONTRACTORS ing Act, which makes d escriptions ca n b e w e b s i t e s in e , NORTHEAST Medical Assistant. 1yr it illegal to a dvertise wanted to deliver the obtained at Elgin Comwww.eolimo.com, OREGON CLASSIFIEDS Medical office experiany preference, limitaBaker City Herald munity Center, 260 N. a nd business n a m e reserves the nght to ence required. Closing SCARLETT MARY LMT Monday, Wednesday, tions or discnmination 10th M-TH 8:00amalong with Logo. This re!ect ads that do not date: February 16th, and Fnday's, within 3 massages/$ 1 00 based on race, color, 3:30pm F 10:30amis a great opportunity comply with state and 2015. Please mail reCa II 541-523-4578 religion, sex, handicap, Baker City. 3:30pm. 541-437-5931 to get started into one federal regulations or sume and references Baker City, OR familial status or n aCa II 541-523-3673 of the more glamorous that are offensive, false, t o S o u t h Coun t y MYSTERY SHOPPERS tional origin, or intenGift Cert(f(catea Available! small business v e nmisleading, deceptive or H ealth D i s t r ict , P O PT only. Provide feedtion to make any such INDEPENDENT tures around. $15,000 otherwise unacceptable. B ox 605, U n ion O R p references, l i m i t aback on shopping ex- You can en!oy extra vacaCONTRACTORS If interested call Justin 385 - Union Co. Ser97883 or drop off at tions or discrimination. penence. Must be 18 tion money by exchangwanted to deliver H oyt 541-975-3307. 142 E Dearborn, Unvice Directory Classifieds get results. We will not knowingly years old, reliable. Ap- i ng idle i t e m s i n y o u r The Observer ion. N o p h one calls ply online to accept any advertising Monday, Wednesday, ANYTHING FOR home for cash ... with an please. LOWREY SPINET Piano for real estate which is w ww.sho e r . c in and Fnday's, to the A BUCK ad in classified. in violation of this law. w/ bench. Estimated 4t following area's Same owner for 21 yrs. All persons are hereby value- $3,000.00 plus 541-910-6013 informed that all dwellYours for $ 1 ,500.00 La Grande CCB¹1 01 51 8 i ngs a d v ertised a r e marvelous c o n d ition - • e available on an equal 541-963-3813. DIVORCE $155. Com• e- . opportunity basis. Ca II 541-963-3161 plete preparation. In- 465 - Sporting EQUAL HOUSING or come fill out an OPPORTUNITY cludes children, cusInformation sheet Goods II • . tody, support, property and bills division. No ONE MAN 9' Creek Co. INVESTIGATE BEFORE court appearances. DiPONTOON BOAT S YOU INVEST! Always vorced in 1-5 w e eks Sport w/oars, rowing a good policy, espeinBaker City,La G rande, X surrounding areas possible. frame, acces. $349.99 cially for business op503-772-5295. n ew, n e v e r u s e d , GREAT WEEKLY p ortunities S t f r a n - 345 - Adult Care www. pa ra ega I Ia Ite rna$300. 8E MONTHLY RATES: chises. Call OR Dept. Union Co. tives.com O ne C a b e lla s L I F E Baker City Motel. Wi-Fi, o f J u stice a t ( 5 0 3 ) WALTER'S ELDERLY legalalt©msn.com JACKET, mod. 3500. color TV, microwave, 378-4320 or the Fed(WE) Care: Adult fosauto manual i nflate, fndge. 541-523-6381 eral Trade Commission t er c ar e h o m e h a s N OTICE: O R E G O N s ize universal. N e w at (877) FTC-HELP for room available for fe$149.99. Never used 720 - Apartment Landscape Contractors f ree i nformation. O r male senior residents. $99. Law (ORS 671) reRentals Baker Co. v isit our We b s it e a t We p r ovide t e n d er, quires all businesses Burley BICYCLE flat -bed www.ftc.gov/bizop. 4-BDRM Town house w/ loving care, and servc arg o T RA I LE R that advertise and perices fo r s e n ior r e s i- form landscape conw/conn. Ne w $ 229, 1 -1/2 Bath St W o o d • r • a • Apartments are available! dents who are unable u sed o n c e br i e f l y Stove Back-up. New tracting services be liYou'll find a complete listCarpet St Paint. W/G to Iive independently, $175. censed with the LandPaid. $850+ dep. ing of u n its t o c h o o se while offering a coms cape C o n t r a c t o r s 541-523-9414 fortable, w e l c o ming ATV THH Helmet Ig w/ from in the classified ads B oard. T h i s 4 - d i g i t home e n v i ronment, Scott goggles, great number allows a conELKHORN VILLAGE and providing peace of shape $45. sumer to ensure that APARTMENTS mind for family memt he b u siness i s a c b ers, f r i e n ds , a n d tively licensed and has All items OBO, consider Senior a n d Di s a b l ed by Stella Wilder Housing. A c c e pting loved ones. If i n t e r- a bond insurance and a trade antiques or guns. applications for those e st e d c aI I 541-91 0-4044 q ualifie d i n d i v i d u a l MONDAY, FEBRUARY2, 20)5 a position to welcome a newcomer into your VIRGO (AUS. 23-Sept. 22) —You should aged 62 years or older 541-963-799 8 or contractor who has fulas well as those disYOUR BIRTHDAY byStella Wilder circle, but take care that you cover all the be able to balance yourown personalneeds 541910-7998 filled the testing and STAMINA EXERCISE abled or handicapped Born today, youmaywell enjoy avery early bases when reviewing expectations. withprofessional concerns today.Someone bike, low impact. Alexperience r e q u ire380 - Baker County of any age. Income restart to a long and lucrative career, but this ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Youseem in charge reachesoutto you. ments fo r l i censure. most new. Best offer. strictions apply. Call Service Directory 541-523-2351 depends in large part upon your instinctive to know what's going on more than others, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Make no For your protection call Candi: 541-523-6578 +REMODELING+ 503-967-6291 or visit ability to combine the strengths of your par- but throughout the day you'll have some promises thatyou are unsure you can keep. our w e b s i t e : Bathrooms, Finished 475 - Wanted to Buy ticu)ar character with moments of good for- catching up to do, aswell. Ultimately, your word is more valuable than Carpentry, Cedar St www.lcb.state.or.us to tune that the stars will unveil to you at vari- TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've anything elseyou may haveto offer. c heck t h e lic e n s e ANTLER BUYER Elk, Chain Link Fences, ous points in your early development. In probably scheduled your day very carefully SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Putting status before contractNew Construction St FAMILY HOUSING deer, moose, buying many ways, this will be like catching light- ahead of time, yet you may have to juggle yourbestfoot forward involves more than ing with the business. Handyman Services. all grades. Fair honest We offer clean, attractive ning in a bottle — difficult to do and, once certain duties as the unexpected arises. mere manners. How you look, what you say Persons doing l andKip Carter Construction two b edroom a partp rices. Call N ate a t scape maintenance do done, impossible to repeat! But you can do it GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Focus on and where you come from matter, too. 541-519-6273 ments located in quiet 541-786-4982. not require a landscapGreat references. and wel l m a i ntained if you trust yourself and allow yourself to do activities that give you a greater sense of SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - The ing license. CCB¹ 60701 settings. Income re490- Items $25 & what feels right, and not just because it tells freedom and personal power. Now is no time means of getting from here to theremay be stnctions apply. more complicated than expected. You may Under you in some rulebook what to do and when. to consent to something unknown. •The Elms, 2920 Elm Instinct, foryou, will bea major tool through- CANCER (June 21-July 22) — By doing have to changesome of your plans. Adding New 29 GALLON aquanum. S t., Baker City. C u rServices: out your lifetime. two or three things at once during daylight CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You All equip. including fish. re n t ly av a i I a b I e "NEW" Tires $25. 541-403-2987 TUESDAY,FEHRUARY3 hours, you'll have more time after dark to may be surprised to learn thatsomeone else 2-bdrm a p a rtments. Mount St Balanced Most utilities paid. On AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Youmay tendto some pressing personalissues. is attempting something you have been trying Come in for a quote site laundry f a cilities have to follow more rules than usual — orat LEO (Iuly 23-Aus. 22) - what you say to cxDoesheorshe havethe advantaget You won't be and playground. Acleast it will seem so. This is a way to ensure with a look or a gesture will be amorepowerdisappointed!! cepts HUD vouchers. thateveryone ison thesamepage. fu) message to the recipient than anything Mon- Sat.; 8am to 5pm Call M ic h e l l e at COPYRIGHT2tll5 UMTED FEATURESYNDICATE INC LADD'S AUTO LLC PISCES(Feb. 19-March 20) - - You'll be in you try to conveywith words alone. DISIRIBUIED BY UNIVERSALUCLICKFORUFS 430- For Saleor (541)523-5908. lllOWd tSt K Cty M O all0a Mtl25567l4 8 David Eccles Road Trade Baker City +SPECIAL+ KIMBALL PIANO,(used) (541 ) 523-4433 $200 off $800 obo 1st months rent! CLETA I KATIE"S 541-910-9339 or 505 - Free to a goo CREATIONS 541-910-5964 home Odd's St End's This institute is an equal opportunity 1220 Court Ave. 435 Fuel Supplies provider. Baker City, OR TDD 1-800-545-1833 Closed Sun. St Mon. Tues. — Fn.; 10am - 5pm FIREWOOD PRICES REDUCED Sat.; 10am — 3pm 34 Edmund ACROSS Free to good home $140 in the rounds 4" Hillary's title D 5. H Roofing 5. to 12" in DIA, $170 ads are FREE! 1 Big Dipper 36 Fall guys Answer to Previous Puzzle split. Red Fir St Hard(4 lines for 3 days) Construction, inc FURNISHED STUDIO bear 37 Doctrine wood $205 split. DeCCB¹192854. New roofs Utilites paid including 39Iivered in the valley. D ON PO P E R E E L 5 Launder St reroofs. Shingles, internet/cable. $575/mo 550 Pets (541)786-0407 Wiedersehen metal. All phases of 9 Somber 541-388-8382 E K E AW R Y URSA construction. Pole evergreen 41 Mate's LODGEPOLE: Split St deW R E S T L E R B R E D buildings a specialty. LARGE, BEAUTIFUL comeback 12 Parking Iivered in Baker, $175. Respond within 24 hrs. QUIET, 1-bdrm, 1 bath 42 Sass S A D A T Y E T I W hite F i r Rou n d s , violation 541-524-9594 upstairs apt. $550/mo. $150. Guaranteed full 44 Bench warmer penalty R I A AK I T A D iscounts a v a il . N o c ord. R u r a l a r e a s Use ATTENTION FRANCES ANNE 13 Lotion additive 46 Superfast ride s moking, n o pet s . $1/mile. Cash please. M A C E C A R P B O B YAGGIE INTERIOR 8E GETTERS to help 541-523-303 5 or 14 Ms. Thurman (2 wds.) (541 ) 518-7777 EXTERIOR PAINTING, your ad stand out 541-51 9-5762. 51 Not rosyI SA K H B O I I M B of film Commercial St like this!! cheeked 15 Teahouse 445- Lawns & GarResidential. Neat St Call a classified rep I I I N E S T As EA Nelson Real Estate TODAY to ask how! 52 Comet feature efficient. CCB¹137675. attire dens Has Rentals Available! K A F K A S S 541-524-0369 Baker City Herald 16 Noted limerick 53 Biting fiy 541-523-6485 BAKER BOTANICALS 541-523-8673 55 Ancient A P E D R E D Y E JACKET 8t Coverall Rewriter 3797 10th St ask for Julie 67 56 Sea eagle Hydroponics, herbs, 17 TouPee, pair. Zippers replaced, EM M Y D E C O ROU S LaGrande Observer houseplants and 57 Long-active p atching an d o t h e r slangily 541-936-3161 SR T A I RA N UM P Non-GMO seeds 725 - Apartment heavy d ut y r e p a irs. 18 Wet blankets volcano ask for Erica 541-403-1969 Reasonable rates, fast Rentals Union Co. 58 Want-ad abbr. S I NK E N V Y RA N 21 Quid — quo service. 541-523-4087 59 Applied henna 22 Command ACCEPTING 2-2-15 © 2015 UFS, Dist. by Univ. Uclick for UFS or 541-805-9576 BIC 450 - Miscellaneous APPLICATIONS NOW 60 Tower over to Fido BLUE SPRINGS OREGON STATE law re23 Heifer's CROSSING q uires a nyone w h o 3 Fabric sample 8 Deserving a DOWN %METAL RECYCLING mouthful New Family Housing contracts for construc4 Early moralist medal We buy all scrap 26 Loan abbr. • I I Complex t ion w o r k t o be metals, vehicles 5 Defeats 9 Round tent 1 Piiot'S Sighting 28 StoP 10801 Walton Road censed with the ConSt battenes. Site clean thoroughly 10 Non-fiying 32 Distort in a 2 COOk ShaCk Island City struction Contractors ups St drop off bins of 6 Pub pints birds specialty Board. An a c t ive misleading way all sizes. Pick up Affordable housing7 Shower bars 11 TongueS do it cense means the conservice available. 630 - Feeds Rent based on income tractor is bonded St in19 Novelist WE HAVE MOVED! 1, 2 and 3-bedrooms sured. Venfy the con— Levin Our new location is 1ST, 2ND, St 3rd cutting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OPEN SOON! tractor's CCB license 3370 17tI1 St 20 Hwys. Alfalfa big bales. Imbler through the CCB ConSam Haines 0R 541-534-4835 23 Missouri hrs. E ach e ui e d w i t h s ume r W eb s i t e 12 l3 14 Enterpnses • Washer/Dryer 24 Luau strings www.hirealicensed541-51 9-8600 3rd CROP BEAUTIFUL • Dishwasher contractor.com. 25 Cave, perhaps • Off-Street Parking Horse hay, Alfalfa, sm. 15 16 17 27 Narrow inlet AVAILABLE AT OUTSTANDING amt. of orchard grass • Community Room 29 Battery size THE OBSERVER COMPUTER SERVICES $ 220/ton, 2n d c r o p • Playground Area 18 19 20 30 Go undercover $40 flat rate / any issue Alfalfa $220/ton. 1st • WiFi NEWSPAPER Specializing in: PC-Tune crop A lfa lfa g rass, 31 Language BUNDLES up, pop-ups, adware, some rain, $165/ton. Northeast Oregon 21 22 Burning or packing? suffix spyware and virus Small bales, Baker City Housing Authority $1.00 each 33 Water source removal. Also, training, 541-51 9-0693 2608 May Lane 23 24 25 26 27 28 35 Took stock? 29 30 31 new computer setup and 541-963-5360 ext. 26 NEWSPRINT 38 Like the Tower data transfer, pnnter For more information SUPREME QUALITY ROLL ENDS Of PiSa install and Wifi issues. grass hay. No rain, barn 32 33 34 35 36 Art pro!ects St more! House calls, drop off, stored. More info: 40 Expensive Super for young artists! and remote seivices. 541-51 9-3439 wrap $2.00 8t up 37 38 39 40 41 Weekdays: 7am-7pm Stop in today! 43 Polar explorer Dale Bogardus TOP QUALITY 25 ton 45 Hard roll 1406 Fifth Street 541-297-5831 CENTURY 21 grass hay for sale. 42 44 45 541-963-31 61 46 Cube Of CottOn PROPERTY Small bales. No rain, POE CARPENTRY MANAGEMENT 47 LOOSen undercover. 46 47 48 49 50 • New Homes DO YOU need papers to 541-263-1591 48 Fork part • Remodeling/Additions start your fire with? 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Baker City HeraId: 541-523-3673e www.bakercityheraId.com • classifiedsObakercityheraId.com• Fax: 541-523-6426 The Observer: 541-963-3161e www.lagrandeobserver.com • classifiedsOlagrandeobserver.com • Fax: 541-963-3674 xg w 725 - Apartment Rentals Union Co. FAMILY HOUSING Pinehurst Apartments 1502 21st St. La Grande A ttractive one and tw o bedroom units. Rent based on income. Income restrictions ap-

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BEAUTY SALON/ Office space perfect for one or two operaMallard Heights ters 15x18, icludeds 870 N 15th Ave restroom a n d off street parking. Elgin, OR 97827 $500 mo Ltt $250 dep Now accepting applica541-91 0-3696 tions f o r fed e r a l ly COMMERCIAL OR retail f unded ho using f o r space for lease in hist hos e t hat a re t oric Sommer H e l m sixty-two years of age Building, 1215 Washor older, and h andii ngton A v e ac r o s s capped or disabled of from post office. 1000 any age. 1 and 2 bedplus s.f. great location room units w it h r e nt $700 per month with 5 b ased o n i nco m e year lease option. All when available.

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yard, garage, AC, and • Rest of January '15 more. $995 mo, plus FREE RENT dep. Call 541-910-5059 • Rent a unit for 6 mo get 7th mo. FREE for details. (Units 5x10 up to 10x30)

NEWER 4 BD, 2 ba, gas, 541-523-9050 A/C, energy efficient, dw, garage, no smok- .12 X 20 storage with roll ing/pets, $895/mo. up door, $70 mth, $60 541-963-9430 deposit 541-910-3696

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750 - Houses For Rent Baker Co. OREGON TRAIL PLAZA + (4/e accept HUD + 1- bdrm mobile home starting at $400/mo.

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e Security Fenced e Coded Entry e Lighted for your protection 1-BDRM, 1 bath. W/S in- e 6 different size urits c luded. G a s h e a t , fenced yard. $525/mo. e Lots of RV storage 541-51 9-6654 41298 Chico Rd, Baker City off Focahontas 2-BDRM, 1 bath with a RV spaces avail. Nice quiet downtown location 541-523-2777

garage. $550/mo. See at: 1751 Church St. 541-51 9-7063 2810 7TH St., 3 bdrm, 1 bath, w/ garage Ltt gas heat, $550/mo. Day: 5 4 1-523-4464, Evening: 541-523-1077

3-BDRM, 2 bath, Mfg. home. Carport, storage, fenced yard. $650/mo, plus deposit. NO smoking, NO pets. References.541-523-5563 SUNFIRE REAL Estate LLC. has Houses, Duplexes Ltt Apartments for rent. Call Cheryl Guzman fo r l i s t ings, 541-523-7727.

7X11 UNIT, $30 mo. $25 dep. (541 ) 910-3696.

A PLUS RENTALS has storage units available. 5x12 $30 per mo. 8x8 $25-$35 per mo. 8x10 $30 per mo. 'plus deposit' 1433 Madison Ave., or 402 Elm St. La Grande. Ca II 541-910-3696

American West Storage 7 days/24 houraccess 752 - Houses for 541-523-4564 Rent Union Co. COMPETITIVE RATES 1 bdrm sm a ll h ouse Behind Armory on East rual setting, septic Ltt and H Streets. Baker City well. $450/mo $400 dep, L a Grande. No smoking o r pet s . 541-963-331 7 or 541-962-5523 MINI STORAGE

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2 BDM m o b i le h o m e small, located in trailer park in U n i on . R e nt $475.00 w/s/g paid. No cleaning deposit required. 541-562-5411 2BD, 1BA house for rent in La Grande. Please call owner, Available now! 541-328-6258

3 BDRM. 2 bath $750, w/s/g, No tobacco, no pets, 541-962-0398.

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Apartments, 2212 Cove Avenue, La Grande Clean Ltt well appointed 1 CUTE COTTAGE style CLASSIC STORAGE 541-524-1534 Ltt 2 bedroom units in a 2bd house, southside 2805 L Street quiet location. Housing La Grande location, no for those of 62 years NEW FACILITY!! smoking o r pet s, o r older, as w ell a s of Sizes Available $ 595 / m o ca II Vanety Secunty Access Entry t hose d i s a b le d or 541-963-4907 RV Storage h andicapped of a n y age. Rent based on in- LARGE 3BD, 2ba, w/ come. HUD vouchers yard Ltt large 36'x60' accepted. Please call s hop. $ 10 5 0 / m o . 541-963-0906 10100 Sterling, Island SECURESTORAGE TDD 1-800-735-2900 City. 541-663-6673 Surveillance This institute is an equal UNION 2b d, 1 ba s g c Cameras $695, senior discount, opportuni ty provider Computenzed Entry pets ok. 541-910-0811 Covered Storage 4 BDRM, 2 bath, 2 story, Super size 16'x50' fenced yard, no smok541-523-2128 ing, no pets, $950/mo plus deposit and last 3100 15th St. www.La rande m ont h r ent . Baker City Rentals.com 208-739-2874

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

DEADLINES : LINE ADS:

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Baker City HeraId: 541-523-3673e www.bakercityheraId.com • classifiedslbakercityheraId.com• Fax: 541-523-6426 The Observer: 541-963-3161e www.lagrandeobserver.com • classifiedsllagrandeobserver.com • Fax: 541-963-3674 xg w 820 - Houses For Sale Baker Co.

780 - Storage Units

STEV ENSONSTORAGE •MiniW arehouse • Outside Fenced Parking • ReasonableRates For informationcall:

930 - Recreational Vehicles

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850 - Lots & Property Baker Co.

528-N18days 5234807evenings

75'X120' LOT. 825 G St. $49,000. 541-51 9-6528

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signia of compliance is illegal: cal l B u i lding

Codes (503) 373-1257. PRESIDENT GOLF Cart. Good cond. Repriced at $2999. Contact Lisa (541 ) 963-21 61

2005 POLARIS 800 EFI. Hand warmers, winch, 970 - Autos For Sale plow. S u pe r c l e a n. 855 - Lots & Prop$4500. 541-524-9673 2014 TRAILS West 2 erty Union Co. horse slant trailer. Like 795 -Mobile Home BEAUTIFUL VIEW lot in new used four times. Spaces Cove, Oregon. Build YAMAHA 350 TERRA- $7,400. 208-859-1 862. y our d r ea m h o m e . SPACES AVAILABLE, PRO 4 w h eeler has Septic approved, elecone block from Safepowe r ta ke off tnc within feet, stream way, trailer/RV spaces. w/blade, p u rchased r unning through l o t . W ater, s e w er , g a r new in '92 low miles, bage. $200. Jerc man- A mazing v i e w s of el l ma i nt a i n e d , mountains 5 v a l l ey. w a ger. La Gran d e good. $1,000; FIMCO 3.02 acres, $62,000 541-962-6246 ATV 25 gal s prayer 208-761-4843 $ 15 0 pa ckag e $1,100. 541-523-6625 1001 - Baker County ROSE RIDGE 2 Subdivi-

378510th Street

sion, Cove, OR. City:

Sewer/VVater available. Regular price: 1 acre m/I $69,900-$74,900 We also provide property management. C heck out our rental link on our w ebs i t e 805 - Real Estate www.ranchnhome.co or c aII 2 + bd , m a u f a ctored m Ranch-N-Home Realty, home on private lot, In c 541-963-5450. mountain view, fenced back yard, will sacrofice whats owning on mortgage 208-859-1862

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820 - Houses For Sale Baker Co. 2.94 COUNTRY ACRES w/ 2001 Manufactured 3 bdrm Home $69,000 w / $ 1 5,000. d o w n . 541-519-9846 Durkee

BEST CORNER location for lease on A dams Ave. LG. 1100 sq. ft. Lg. pnvate parking. Rem odel or us e a s i s . 541-805-91 23

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Legal Notices

FOUND: SHOTGUN on Hwy 86. To identify call 541-893-6574 LegaI No. 00039821 Published: January 30, February 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 2015

1001 - Baker County Legal Notices to F I D E L ITY NAT IONAL TITLE I NS CO, as Trustee, in favor of WELLS FARGO BANIC, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 9/22/2008, recorded 10/1/2008, as Inst r u m e n t No. 08400374B, in the Official Records of Baker C ounty , Or ego n , which covers the following descnbed real p roperty s i t uated i n

Baker County, Oregon: LOT 4 AND LOT "C", IRON HORSE VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE O F FICIAL PLAT THEREOF, IN THE CITY OF SUMPT ER, COUNTY O F BAICER AND STATE OF OREGON. APN: 0953732D / 905 /16696 and 09S3732D / 920 / 1 6696 Comm only known as : 4 IRON HORSE LOOP SUMPTER, OREGON 97877 Th e c u r r e nt b eneficiary is : W e l l s Fa rgo Ba nk, N.A. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the o b ligations secured by t he Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant t o ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclos ure is m ad e i s t h e grantor's failure to pay when due, the following sums:

2007 NUWA HitchHiker Champagne 37CKRD TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE TS No . : $39,999 022091-OR Loan No.: Tnple axles, Bigfoot Iack " ' " ' 8066 Referleveling system, 2 new ence is made to t hat 6-volt battenes, 4 Slides, certain trust deed (the Rear Dining/ICitchen, "Deed of Trust") exelarge pantry, double cuted by P H I LIP J fndge/freezer. Mid living TAYLOR AND MARY room w/fireplace and M HENNESSY TAYsurround sound. Awning LOR, HUSBAND AND 16', water 100 gal, tanks WIFE AN D E L IZA- Delinquent Payments: 50/50/50, 2 new PowerBETH DALTON ENG- Date: house 2100 generators. L ISH, A SING L E 09/01/1 3 thru 05/01/14 Blue Book Value 50IC!! WOMAN, as Grantor, No.: 9 541-519-1488 Amount: $842.50 Total: $7,582.50 by Stella Wilder

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY3, 2015 playing the waiting game through much of day to reveal something about yourself that a YOUR BIRTHDAY byStella Wilder the day, but when your turn comes, you'll be friend or loved one hasn't quite figured out. Born today, you have been endowed with ready — ifyou use this time wisely. Secrets maybeexchanged asa result. one of the most winning personalities of ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You can LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) - You may be anyone born under your sign. You will let it introducea friend or co-worker to what tempted to do something that doesn't seemto develop fully and learn to use it to your you've been doing lately. He or she will find be in your sweet spot. If you succeed, you'll advantage in all things, both personal and that it is much bigger than you let on. surely take othersby surprise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — There's professional. Indeed, it is quite likely that you TAURUS (Apr(120-May 201 —Give yourwill find the actual doing of things very easy self a little more wiggle room, and you'll be never a dull moment! You'll find yourself becausethepath hasbeen forged foryou asa able to accomplish more than you hadantici- involved in many situations that you can result ofwho you are,notwhatyou areableto pated. Time should be onyour side. influence in a profoundly positive way. c x Following that path should, ultimately, be GEMINI (May 21-June 201 — Try doing SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)--You'll a matter ofsimplyputting one foot in front of something routine in a venue that is new or know what is coming if you pay attention to the other — figuratively, if not literally. You unfamiliar to you, and you'll find that your the signs that appear to you in an unusual have a great many talents, and you're not the creativity can soar. way. Keepyour eyesand ears open! kind to ignore any of them; you will, there- CANCER l)une 21-Ju)y 22) —What you CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan. 19)- - You may fore, be quite accomplished at many different sharewith another is offarmorevalue than be put in charge of unlocking something that things in your lifetime. you had expected. He orshewill let you know hasbeen amystery to othersfor quite some WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY4 just how much it matters. time. You hold the key — and it's very simple! AQUARIUS l)an. 20-Feb. 181 — You'll LEO l)uly 23-Aug. 22) — Youdon't want to want to give yourself a little more of what you move on until you have put the finishing COPYRIGHT2tll5UNITED FEATURESYNDICATE INC want. You can afford it, and you may soon touches on something that others thought DISIRIBUIED BY UNIVERSALUCLICK FORUFS lllOWd eSt K » Q t y MOall0a Mtl25567l4 find that you truly need it! was already finished. You know better! You'll be It's a good PISCES (Feb. 19-March 201 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

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06/01/1 4 thru 07/01/14 No.: 2 Amount: $993.55 Total: $1987.10

1001 - Baker County Legal Notices would not then be due h ad no d e f ault o c curred), together with the costs, t r u stee's and attorneys' f e es, and curing any other default complained of i n the Notice of D e fault by tendering the performance required u nder th e D e e d o f Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee's disclaimer of representations o r w a r r a nties, Oregon law r e quires the trustee to state in this notice that some

residential p r o p erty sold at a trustee's sale may have been used in ma nu f a c t u r i n g methamphetamines, the chemical compon ents o f w h i c h a r e k nown t o b e t o x i c . Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger b efore d e c i ding t o p lace a bi d f o r t h i s property at th e t r ustee's sale. In construi ng t hi s

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masculine gender includes th e f e m i n ine a nd the n e uter, t h e singular includes plural, the word "grantor" includes any success or in interest to t h e

grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed o f Trust, th e w o r d s "trustee" and 'beneficiary" include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 1/9/2015 CLEAR RECON CORP 621 SW Mornson Street, Suite 4 25 Por t l and, O R 97205 858-750-7600 Legal No. 00039668 Published: January 26, F ebruary 2 , 9 , 16 , 2015

1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices

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1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices gations secured by the trust deed and a notice of default has been rec orded p u rsuant t o Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the def ault fo r w h i c h t h e foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following sums: $18,859.48 with interest thereon at the rate of 10 percent per annum beginning 10/03/07;plus advances of $500.00; tog ether w it h t i t l e e x pense, costs, trustee's fees an d a t t o rney's fees incurred herein by reason of said default; any further sums advanced by the beneficiary for the protection ofthe above descnbed real property and its interest therein; and prepayment penalties/premiums, if a p plicable. By reason of said default th e b e neficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligat ion secured by t h e t rust d e e d i m m e d i ately due and payable, s aid sums being t h e f ollowing , t o w it : $18,859.48 with interest thereon at the rate of 10 percent per ann um b e g i n ni ng

1 0/03/07; p l u s a d vances of $500.00; tog ether w it h t i t l e e x pense, costs, trustee's fees an d a t t o r neys fees incurred herein by reason of said default; any further sums advanced by the beneficiary for the protection ofthe above descnbed real property and its interest therein; and prepayment penalties/premiums, if a p plicable. WH EREFORE, notice hereby is g i ven t h at the undersigned trustee will on A p ril 20, 2 015 at th e h our o f 10:00 o'clock, A.M. in accord with the standard of t i m e e s t ablishe d by O RS 187.110, at the following place: outside the main entrance of the Daniel Chaplin Building, 1001 4th Avenue Street, in the City of La Grande, County of Union, State of O r egon, sell at public auc-

1010 - Union Co. Legal Notices a nd trust d e ed , t o gether with t rustee's a nd attorney's f e e s n ot e x c e e ding t h e amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Requests from persons named in ORS 86.778 f or rei n s t a t e m e n t quotes received less than six days prior to t he date set f o r t h e trustee's sale will be h onored only at t h e discretion of the beneficiary or if required by the terms of the loan d ocuments. I n c o n struing this notice, the

singular includes the plural, the word "grantor" includes any succ essor in i n terest t o the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which i s secured b y s a i d t rust deed, an d t h e words "trustee" and "beneficiary" i n c lude their respective successors in interest, if

a ny. T h e tr u s t e e ' s rules of auction may be ac c e s s e d at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also acc ess sale s t atus a t www.northwesttrust ee. c o m and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. For further i nformation, p l e a s e contact: Amy Rigsby N orthwest T r u s t e e Services, Inc. P.O. Box 997 B e II ev u e, WA 98009-0997

(425)586-1 900 ICoch, Charles S. and ICathlee n D. (T S¹ 9195.20001) 1002.276001-File No. Published: January 19, 26, 2015 and February 2, 9, 2015 LegaI No. 00039628

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

On March 5, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at t he U n i o n Co u n t y Date: NOTICE OF Foreclosure Sheriff's Office, 1109 07/02/1 4 thru 01/01/15 Sale ICAve, La Grande, OreNo.: 6 gon, the defendant's Amount: Miscellaneous houseinterest will b e s o ld, $1,092.78 hold furnishings, etc., sublect to redemption, Total: will be sold at A-1 Mini in the r ea l p r operty $6,556.68 S torage, 1 51 3 2 1 s t tion to the highest bidcommonly known as: Street on February 10, 3 012 Cove Ave, L a Late Charges: der for cash the inter2015 at 10:00 am. est in t h e d e s cribed Grande, Or 97850.The $42.13 court case number is r eal property w h i c h ¹24. The owner or re13-05-48425 w h e re Beneficiary Advances: the grantor had or had p uted ow ner o f t h e Nationstar Mortgage, $0.00 p ower t o c o nvey a t property to be sold is L LC is p l aintiff, a n d the time of the execuCharles Perkinson Sr. Foreclosure Fees and Carolina Len P orter; tion by grantor of the T he amount due o n Clinton G. Porter; UnExpenses: trust deed, t o gether the lien is $735.66 and ion Lumber Company, $735.00 w it h a ny i nt e r e s t A -1 M in i S t o rage i s I nc., d b a Br o n s o n which the grantor or foreclosing the lien. L umber co m p a n y ; Total Required to grantor's successors Wilspier rentals, LLC, Reinstate: in interest acquired af¹236. The owner or reOther Persons or Part er the e x ecution of $16,903.41 p uted ow ner o f t h e ties including O c c uTOTAL REQUIRED TO the trust deed, to satproperty to be sold is pants , U n k no w n PA YOFF: isfy the foregoing obliE manuel Siten. T h e Claiming any Right, Ti$108,197.71 g ations t h ereby s e a mount du e o n t h e tle, Lien, Or interest in cured and the c o sts lien is ¹448.00 and A-1 t he P r o p e rt y DeBy reason of the default, and expenses of sale, Mini Storage is f o res cribed in t h e C o m the beneficiary has deincluding a reasonable closing the lien. plaint Herein is defenclared all obligations charge by the trustee. d ant. T h e s ale i s a secured by the Deed ¹342. The owner or reNotice is further given p ublic auction to t h e of Trust i m m ediately that for reinstatement p uted ow ner o f t h e highest bidder for cash Answer to Previous Puzzle due and payable, inor payoff quotes reproperty to be sold is or cashier's check, in cluding: the p rincipal Perry C h r i s t e nsen. quested pursuant t o hand, made out to UnUR S A WA S H Y EW sum of $94,086.09 toORS 8 6 . 7 8 6 and T he amount due o n ion County S heriff's 86.789 must be timely gether w it h i n t e rest the lien is $688.00 and F I NE A L O E UMA Office. For more inforthereon at the rate of c ommunicated i n a A -1 M in i S t o rage i s mation on this sale go 6 .5 % p e r a n n u m , foreclosing the lien. w ritten r e quest t h a t OB I S L E A R RUG f rom 8/ 1/2013 u n t il c omplies w i t h t h a t to: S PO I L S P O RT S statute addressed to www.ore onshenffs.co paid, plus all accrued ¹454. The owner or relate charges, and all the trustee's "Urgent m sales.htm PR O S IT p uted ow ner o f t h e trustee's fees, forecloRequest Desk" either property to be sold is C UD A P R C EA S E sure costs, and any by personal delivery to Published: February 2, ICyle R. Shute. The sums advanced by the the trustee's physical 9, 16, 5 23, 2015 SK E W S I R S A P S a mount du e o n t h e beneficiary pursuant to o ffices (call fo r a d lien is $438.00 and A-1 the terms and condidress) or by first class, T EN E T A U F A Y E Lega I ¹39817 Mini Storage is f o retions of the Deed of certified mail, r eturn closing the lien. L I P S UB Trust Whereof, notice receipt requested, adhereby is g i ven t h at dressed to th e t r u sB U L L E T T RA I N the undersigned trus- ¹487. T h e owner or re- tee's post office box p uted ow ner o f t h e W AN T A I L G NA T tee, CLEAR RECON a ddress set f o rt h i n property to be sold is C ORP., w hose a d this notice. Due to poO L D E R N E E T NA Shane H. Duncan. The dress is 621 SW Mornt ential conflicts w i t h a mount du e o n t h e E EO D Y E D L OOM son Street, Suite 425, federal law, persons lien is $448.00 and A-1 Portland, OR 97205, having no record legal 2-3-15 Mini Storage is f o re© 2015 UFS, Dist. by Univ. Ucuck for UFS will on 5/21/2015, at or equitable interest in closing the lien. the hour of 10:00 AM, the sublect property standard time, as eswill only receive inforJanuary 2 6 5 Grimace 10 Maitablished b y ORS P ublished mation concerning the a nd Februa ry 2, 2015. 6 Authorizes (rum drink) 187.110, A T TH E lender's estimated or FRONT ENTRANCE Legal ¹ 39733 actual bid. Lender bid 7 Collections 11 Each and TO T H E BA I CER i nformation i s als o 8 Shorthand every COUNTY C O U RT- TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF available at the t rusexpert 17 Heating pipes H OUSE, 1995 3 R D SALE t ee' s w e b sit e , Fi l e No . 9 Give it the gas 19 Part of BYOB S T., B A ICE R, O R 9195.20001 Reference www.northwesttrus97814, sell at p u blic tee.com. Notice is fur23 Act up is made to that certain auction to the highest t her given t ha t a n y 24 Swelter trust deed made by 8 9 10 11 bidder for cash the inperson named in ORS Charles S. ICoch and 25 Black stone terest in the above-de86.778 has the right, ICathleen D. ICoch, hus26 Lobster pot 14 scribed real property a t any t im e p r io r t o b and an d w i f e , a s 27 Springs which the grantor had g rantor, t o D . R a h n five days before the or had power to cond ate last set fo r t h e 28 Masseuse H ostetter, P . C. , a n vey at the time it exesale, to have this foreOregon professional employer c uted th e D e e d o f closure p r o c e eding c orporation, as t r u s 29 Photo T rust, t o gether w i t h dismissed a n d t he t ee, in fav or of 30 Luge surface any interest which the trust deed reinstated Henderson Fuel Com33 Broncos great b y payment t o th e grantor or his succespany, an Oregon cor23 24 25 s ors i n i n t e rest a c beneficiary of the enJohnporation, as beneficitire amount then due quired after the execu37 Summer ary, dated 10/03/07, t ion of t h e D e e d o f 31 (other than such porrecorded 10/17/07, in Games org. T rust, t o s a t isfy t h e tion of the principal as the mortgage records 39 Cornered foregoing obligations would not then be due of Union County, Ore34 thereby secured and h ad no d e f ault o c (2 wds.) gon, a s 2 0 0 7 5869, t he c o st s a n d e x curred) and by curing covenng the following 40 Scrumptious any other default com37 penses of sale, includdescnbed real property 42 Weapon for i ng a reas o n a b l e situated in said county plained of herein that fencing charge by the trustee. i s capable o f b e i n g and state, to wit: Lots Notice is further given 43 Break cured by tendenng the 5 and 6, in Block 20 of that any person named performance required suddenly Hindman's Addition to in ORS 86.778 has the under the obligation or 44 45 Elgin, Union County, 44 Even once nght to have the foretrust deed, and in addiOregon, according to 45 Monsieur's closure p r o c e e ding the recorded plat of t ion t o p a y i n g s a i d 50 pate dismissed a n d t he sums or tendenng the said addition. PROP46 Awful D eed of T r us t r e i nperformance necesERTY ADDRESS: Land stated by payment to s ary to cure the d e 53 47 Fiesta shout Elgin, OR 97827 Both the beneficiary of the f ault, b y p a y ing a l l the beneficiary and the 48 Pricey car logo e ntire a m o un t t h e n costs and expenses trustee have elected 56 49 — about time! d ue (other t han t h e actually incurred in ento sell the real propforcing the obligation portion of pnncipal that erty to satisfy the obli-

CROSSWORD PUZZLER 36 Shoestring 37 Alpine goat 38 Bah! 40 "Little piggie" 41 — kwon do 43 Closet freshener 46 Hair holders

ACROSS 1 Pollen spreader 4 Med. plans 8 Baja Ms. 12 Onassis nickname 13 Blouse part 14 Greenish-blue color 15 Tea holder

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DEARABBY: I have a problem with blushing. Whenever I'm the center of attention, even ifit's withjust one other person, my face goes bright red. This even happens when I'm not feeling embarrassed. I've learned to cope with the feeling of my face flushing What I'm having trouble with is people's comments about why my face is so red. I've never been able to come up with a good response. Telling them I'm not really embarrassed is ~ i met with skepticism. Please F'"

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— RED-FACED IN MEMPHIS DEAR RED-FACED: My advice is to be upfront and tell the questioner that you don't know why it happens, but you're not embarrassed. As you already know, blushing can happenifsomeone suffersfrom a social phobia. In cases like that, counseling and support groups can help. However, because you find ithappening even when you are notpressured orembarrassed, discuss it with your physician to be sure there isn't an underlying physical problem. DEARABBY: I've been dating my 42-yearold boyfriend, "Mike," for ayear. I love him, but he's a heavydrinker.H ehasa glassortwoof whiskey on a daily basis and goes through a huge bottle of whiskey every weekend. (He also drinks beer like water) When I asked him to cut back, he refused because he "loves"whiskey. Ihaveneverseen him drunk oractintoxicated,soheobviously hasa high tolerance. It bothers me that Mike drinks so much and that he won't cut back. I told himI wouldn't marry him unless he does. My problem is, I don't know whether he'san aIcoholicsince he doesn't ever show signs ofintoxication. I've been told that aIcoholism is a progressive disease and that it will only increase. What constitutes an alcoholic? Is it possible for Mike to drink every day but not be one? I don't want to lose him, but he also has a very bad temper, and I'm afraid it's not a good combination i f we were to get marrT'ed.

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after the wedding. Also, has it occurred to you that the whiskey may be part of what is causing Mike's bad temper? Large quantities of alcohol have been known to alter a person's perception, and the results can be explosive. If you haven't already done so, consider attending an AL-Anon meeting, which may confirm this. I'm not a medical doctor, but it would be interesting to know what your boyfriend's

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By Tiffany Hsu Los Angeles Times

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Each year, the American Association of Drilling Engineers hosts a meeting here affectionately called the Liar's Club. A cocktail-fueled crowd hears oil companies'well-drilling and production forecasts — estimates often so grandiose everyone understands they are exaggerations. Pledges to drill thousands of wells are common. But at this month's meeting, no one felt like telling tall tales. Fewer than 10 wells were promised, all by small, independent companies. Giant firms — Chevron, Occidental — promised nothing, said Dave Rippy, general manager of Bakersfield Drilling Consultants, who has attendedfortwodecades. "I've never seen anything like it," he said."It was very somber, very eerie." Plunging oil prices worldwide are landing hard in Bakersfield, choking off the boom of recent years in one of America's great oil towns. Since June, oil companies have let go more than 21,000 peoplenationwide, according to career counseling firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. In December, Canadian oil field services firm Ensign Energy Services notified California authorities that it planned to lay off as many as 700 workers in the state. Drilling projects are being delayed or canceled. Only 14 drilling rigs are active on land in California, down from

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amount of alcohol he consumes, because the quantity you say Mike puts away may put him at risk for cirrhosis of the liver. This may be more information than you asked for, but I don't think Mike is m arriage materialbecause itappears heis alreadywedded tohisbottle. DEARABBY: Iam a 20-year oldwoman who works in an office with people who are in their 80s and older. I'm nice to everyone and treat them equally. Many of my coworkers have children who are about my age.Itake myjob seriously and carry myself with respect. Lately, one of my male co-workers seems to be getting a little "too nice"with me. He brings me treats in the mornings and sometimes pays for my lunch. Sometimes he gives me these uncomfortable back-pats and sometimes even on my lower back. He is married with two kids. I havebeen turning down thebreakfast and lunch ojjers, but he still seems to want to bearound me.I'm notsurehow to make these things stop. I don't want to get any supervisors involved because I don't want to jeopardize anyone'sjob.Pleasehelp me .

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DEAR TOO CLOSE: The next time this man puts his hands on you, tell him to stop because it makes you uncomfortable. Say it in a firm, clearly audible tone that can be overheard by anyone close by. Then docu— TORNINNORTH CAROLINA ment the incident with date and time. This DEAR TORN: You are right to be conshould stop him. However, if he continues, cerned. Even if Mike promised "not to drink you must immediately discuss the problem so much," he might backslide on his promise with a supervisor.

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