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Keri Shirley, who has been working at Bear Mountain Pizza since May, thinks it would be nice to get a raise to $15 as is proposed in the Oregon Legislature. However, that raise would hurt a privately owned business like Bear Mountain, she said.

• Raising minimum wage to Ir15 could have negative eff'ect on small businesses across Oregon highest minimum wage in the country, is at $9.47, while Idaho is one of the lowest in the counA recent bill introduced to legislators suggests raising tryat$7.25.Nineother states Oregon's minimum wage from retain that hourly wage.

The wage increase could be $9.25 to $15 an hour — a feat many small businesses believe particularly devastating to small would put them out of business. communities bordering Idaho, like Ontario, the Ontario Argus Rep. Peter Buckley, DAshland, proposed the increase Observerreported.Theimpact be phased in. This increase, would be substantial if small if passed, would put Oregon's businesses were forced toclose minimum wagefarhigher than or move to Idaho, where they any other state in the country. could afford to pay their employWashington, D.C., currently at ees. That would leave Oregon $9.50per hour,w illbeincreasborder towns with only large, ing its minimum hourly wage to chain restaurants that could $11.50 July 1, 2016, according to absorbthe costs,theorized State the National Conference of State Rep. Cliff Bentz.

"Itis a bad idea," Bentz said.

Legislatures' website. WashingFor those in La Grande, the ton state, which has the second

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impact would likely mean businesses would have to let employees go, and those who are left would have to make up for it.

Keri Shirley, who works at Bear Mountain Pizza in La Grande, said although it would be great to earn a higher wage, the ramifications wouldn't be worthit.

"It would hurt a business like this," Shirley said.'They wouldn't be able to hire as many people, and it would push us to make up for the loss."

Shirley said she started working at Bear Mountain Pizza in May. Previously, she worked at Outdoor RV Manufacturing, but she has a young child, and the pizzarestaurant offersher a bet-

ter schedule.

'This place would be affected by that," Shirley said of the wage increase."They would have to cut back on staff. It would be greatforallofusto getaraise, but for a privately owned business it would hurt too much.

Plus, taxes would increase."

Jessica Bogard, co-owner of Looking Glass Books on Adams Avenue, said the wage increase would definitely hurt her business.

"It's soexpensive tohire someone in the first place. We pay above minimum wage as it is. We would have to raise their wages as well," Bogard said. aWe're family here," Bogard See Wage / Page5A

experts say a subpoena used in a federal grand jury investigation into Oregon's fallen governor and his fiancee indicates that authorities are investigating possible violations of public corruption laws and financial crimes including wire or mail fraud, bribery and tax evasion. The subpoena was sent to the state's administrative agency on the same day Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation.

'Typically you don't see this extensive of a subpoena unless it's a top-priority investigation," said Laurie Levenson, a former assistant U.S. attorney who teaches See Governor / Page5A

Gov. John Kitzhaber's resignation instantly promoted the liberal Democrat who is next in line to succeed him: the 54-yearold secretary of state who has long been thought to have her eye on Oregon's top elected position.

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The Kindergarten Committee recommends kindergarten be taught atWillow, shown here, and Greenwood in 2015-16.

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• Elephants said to bring peace and joy, says La Grande collector

By Dick Mason The Observer

It all started with a secret.

Cheryl Hudson of La Grande today owns one of the largest collections of elephants and elephant memorabilia in Northeast Oregon.

REAL PEOPLE It is a collection inspired by her family'slegacy and a secretdating back three decades.

Hudson started amassing her collection in 1982 when she moved to LaGrande from Sandy with her husband, Hank, and joined a Tim Mustoe/TheObserver women's group at First Christian For about 30 years, Cheryl Hudson has collected elChurch. ephants, said to bring peace and Ioy. She is now looking See Collection / Page5A to spread the Ioy as she gives away her elephants.

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The La Grande School District's kindergarten map will change next fall but not as dramatically as once anticipated.

The La Grande School District's Kindergarten Committee is formallyrecommending thatin 2015-16 allkindergarten classesbe taught at Willow and Greenwood elementary schools. The committee is proposing that kindergartners in the Central and Island City elementary school zones attend kindergarten in six classrooms at Willow. All kindergartSee Schools / Page5A

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BAKER CITY — In a continuing attempt to poll the community on how best to involve the public in the Blue Mountain Forest Plan Revision, the Forest Service called a meeting of county government officials and forest users.

On Wednesday, a small group of stakeholders met at the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Supervisor's Office in Baker City.

Joanie Bosworth, public affairs officer for the Umatilla National Forest, said the Forest Service would like to re-engage with the public around the three forests and 11-county region.

Sabrina Stadler, Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revisionteam leader,referred to a listofm ajortopicsbrought up in two previous meetings. At the top of the list, she said, are access, wilderness, forestrestoration,best available science, social and economic impacts and grazing. cWe are trying to hone in on strategies and add more content from communities and their needs," Stadler explained.

Bosworth added,cWe want tofocuson a strategy to get out and talk to people who will provide questions for Sabrina or the team to help us move forward."

Peggy Kite Martin of Joseph suggested the Forest Service provide a flow chart with decision points and a calendar to keep the public updated of each meeting's progress.

Zach Williams of John Day attended the meeting by teleconference. He asked that the team look at where management areas overlap and to pinpoint suitable acres for timberharvest.

Rex Storm of Association of Oregon Loggers said he'd like to seea betterdescription of the plan's "no action alternative" and its social and economic impact. He said he thinks the plan's purpose and need should better address the socio-economic needs of local communities.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT On Feb. 16, 1945, American troops landed on the island of Corregidor in the Philippines during World War II.

ON THIS DATE In1804, Lt. Stephen Decatur led a successful raid intoTripoli Harbor to burn the U.S. Navy frigate Philadelphia, which had fallen into the hands of pirates during the First BarbaryWar. In 1862, the CivilWar Battle of Fort Donelson inTennessee ended as some12,000 Confederate soldiers surrendered; Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's victory earned him the nickname "Unconditional Surrender Grant."

In 1923, the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen's recently unearthed tomb was unsealed in Egypt by English archaeologist Howard Carter.

In 1961, the United States launched the Explorer 9 satellite.

In 1968, the nation's first 911 emergencytelephone system was inaugurated in Haleyville, Alabama.

In 1988, seven people were shot to death during an office rampage in Sunnyvale, California, by a man obsessed with a co-worker, who was wounded in the attack. (The gunman is on death row.)

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GRAIN REPORT Report not available at press time.

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Walk forWarmth participants had a choice between one-, two- or three-mile routes on Saturday for the seventhannual event. Funds raised during the event are allocated for low-income families that need assistance with heating bills.

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It was a perfect day for a walk on Saturday with warmer temperatures and blue sky, a perfect day for the seventh annual Walk for Warmth, a fundraiser that aims to keep Union County families warm during the cold winter months.

The event held at the Union County Senior Center reaches out to the community to raise money for low-income families struggling to pay their heating bills, said Rosemary Powers, one of the original organizersoftheevent.

Through Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, a special fund is set aside to help those who are coming up short paying their bills. It's important for those who are struggling financially to know that the community is willing to help its neighbors through the coldestpartsoftheyear,Pow erssaid. cWe want to make sure they know they're not being left out of the community," Powers explained."It's the community's gift to you."

Pledgeforms were available to those who participated in the fundraiser. The walkers and runners sought individual and business sponsors to donate to the fundraiser. However, participants are also welcome to simply show up the morning of the event and donate to the cause — and get a nice walk out of it, too.

A number of gmups and organizations came to support the event on Saturday.

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Norm Kerr, Connie Carpino and Charlie Brownwore kilts to the event. Vicki Kerr said she's been coming to this event for a number ofyears with different groups.

'Your neighbors need help sometimes," Carpino said.cThis is a way of giving back."

The Eastern Oregon University Cheer and Dance team helped out by directing the walkers and runners through their routes.

Walkers had the option of walking one, two or three miles. There was also a specialrouteforrunners. cWe'll be here the entire time, until the last person comes through," said

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Three witnesses reported that a vehicle had gone into A Boise couple died in the the reservoir. The drop from Saturday morning accident, the road was about 150 feet. according to Boise County Witnesses said they jumped officials. The husband and on theback bumper ofthe wife were on a fishing trip. vehicle as it was sinking, The cause of the crash beating on the windows, but was speed, Boise County their efforts were unsucChief Deputy Dale Rogers cessful, Rogers said. said. The car went off a By the time Boise 90-degree corner.

County got to the scene, the The accident was more vehicle was already long than a dozen miles east of submerged. The bodies of the Arrowrock Road turnoff the couple and their dog from Idaho 21. It was report- were recovered with the ed at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. vehicle Sunday.

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The family of DaVid E. TOWnSend wish to send a huge thank you to all the members of the community that helped and offered condolences for our-.= loss.

A special big thank you to all the good samaritans that stopped and helped at our accident on Dec. 29th.

The women of the Blue Mountain Quilt Club and of Eastern Star did a tremendous job with the family reception on Friday.

Thank you all, The Dave Townsend family

La Grande Chapter would like to thank our generouS supporters for making our 2015 event a success!

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Last year, Powers said, the event raised $11,000. Free lunch and entertainment were offered to participants when they got back to the senior center.

Powers said the event allows neighbors to help each other during rough times. As she put it,cWe want to protect our community."

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BAKER CITY — Red is the customary color of Valentine's Day but this year, in Baker County, it was yellow that distinguished the holiday.

Specifically, the yellow blossom ofa buttercup.

These harbingers of spring have sprouted in some of the county's lowerelevationrangelands, a conspicuously early appearance.

But hardly a surprising one, considering the abnormally mild weather that dominated the first half of

February.

Saturday's high temperature of 59 degrees at the Baker City Airport set a record for Feb. 14. The previous record was 58, set in 1996.

It was the fourth daily record high this month.

The average high temperature for February, based on recordsatthe airportdating from 1943, is 40.6 degrees.

The average for the first 15 days of this February was 51.1.

This puts the month on pace to settherecord for warmest February. The current record for monthly

hurricane force winds that propelstorms from west to east across the country, oftendevelops ripples,or waves.

W hen a ridge ofhigh pressure dominates the West, usually a trough of low pressure forms over the East Coast, meaning the jet stream plunges far to the south.

This allows frigid air from Canada to pour into the Midwest and the East Coast.

The seriesofblizzards that has bombarded that region — and in particular New England — is the result.

average high is 51.0 degrees, set in 1992.

The explanation for February's abnormal warmth is pretty simple, meteorologically speaking.

For most of this month the entire western U.S. has been dominated by what's known as a high pressure ridge. Generally speaking, high pressure brings mostly dry weather.

Typically, though, when the West Coast is under high pressure, the opposite is the case in the eastern half of the U.S. That's becausethe jetstream, the high-altitude "river" of

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BAKER CITY — A Baker County jury found a Sumpter woman guilty on Thursday of two counts of first-degree theft and four counts of unauthorizeduse ofa livestock animal.

Lynette Bullington, 64, of Sumpter, will be sentenced Thursday, District Attorney Matt Shirtcliff stated in a press release.

After listening to testimony for 2-1/2 days, the 12-personjury deliberated for about 45 minutes before announcing the guilty verdicts, Shirtcliff said.

Bullington took possession of a stray black Angus calfbelonging to Cal and Vicki Foster in the fall of

2009.

She kept the cow for several years and had it bred by artificial insemination in June 2012 and again in June 2013, Shirtcliff said.

She was convicted of two counts of unlawful use of a livestock animal, Class A misdemeanors, for breeding the cow without the Fosters' permission, Shirtcliff said.

The other two counts of unauthorized use of a livestock animal were based

on Bullington withholding the cow and the calf it produced from the 2013 insemination without the Fosters' consent.

Bullington was convictedoftwo counts of first-degree theft, Class C felonies, for "failing to m ake reasonable effortsto restorethe cow and itscalf to the owner," Shirtcliff SRld.

The case was investigated by Baker County Sheriff's deputies in late September 2013 and the cow and calf were seized at that time.

The cow gave birth to a second calf in the spring

of 2014, afterthe 2013 insemination, Shirtcliff

This pattern isn't rare in February — it ranks as the third-driest month, on average, at the Baker City Airport.

Rainfall so far in February isactually above average —.60 of an inch to date, compared with a monthly average of .62 of an inch.

The unusual warmth this month is due in part to the absence of snow on the ground.

Snow reflects most of the sunlight, keeping temperatures near the ground low.

And because cold air is more dense than warm air, it tends to settle in valleys

and stay there, even when a high pressure ridge brings warmer air into the region at higherelevations.

The not-infrequent result istemperatures 30 degrees colder in Baker City, elevation3,400 feet,than at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, elevation 7,100.

But there has been no inversion in Baker Valley in February, hence the recordsetting warmth.

With four record high dailytemperatures so far, this February ranks behind

1995 inine daily records) and 1996 ifive daily records) in that category.

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At that point, the cow and first calfhad been returned to the Fosters.

"Deputy Gabe Maldonadao and Deputy Eric Colon did a great job investigating and preparing the case," Shirtcliff stated in the press release.

Bullington and Richard Phillip Newman, 75, also of Sumpter, were charged with the crimes in January.

Newman's trial is scheduled April 7-8 in Baker County Circuit Court.

MCT News Service

Under the measure, employers would have the option to pay 14to 19-year-oldsatthe federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour. However, the teen rate would only apply to new seasonal or temporary hires. In addition, the work performedwould be paid atthe teen rate only in June, July and August.

'There's been a generation of kids that have lost the work ethic and the opportunity to gain these essential skills during the summer months," said sponsoring Sen. Michael Baumgartner, R-Spokane.

A bill that would allow employers to pay seasonal teen workers the lower federal minimum wage passed out of a Washington Senate committee last week.

Supporters argue that the measure, Senate Bill 5421, would help small businesses staycompetitive and offer more motivationtohireteenagers.

Opponents of the bill, however, say lowering the wage more than $2 below the state minimum would hurt the youngest workers more than might be expected.

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La Robert Marks

Mabel Kornegay, 93, of The Dalles and formerly of La Grande, died Tuesday in a care facility. A funeral service will be held at Loveland Funeral Chapel at

Formerly of La Grande Larry Robert Marks, 77, of John Dayand formerly of La Grande, died Tuesday.

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published later by DanielsKnopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

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at Grande Ronde Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Loveland Funeral Chapel.

Arrangements will be announced later by DanielsKnopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

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68, of La Grande, died Feb. 2 at home after a twoyear battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral

Chapel.

La Grande Leta"Lizzy" E. Mayfield, 83, of La Grande, died Feb. 5

Bryce Miller, 93, of Union, died Saturday at his home.

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UNION — This Saturday, the community is invited to share in a free chili supper and game night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Union.

Partici pants arew elcome to bringtheirfavoriteboard and card games.

Art activities will also be available for youth and adults. For further information, call541-562-5748. iThe event was previously published as occurring Feb. 28;the Observer regretsthe error.)

Grande Ronde Fly Fishers meet soon At 6 p.m. Wednesday, the Grande Ronde Fly Fishers club will meet in the community room of the Cook Memorial Library in La Grande.

The free gathering is open to the public and will feature guest speaker Grant Ritchie of Minam Raft, Rentals,

Motel and Guide Services.

Ritchie will provide an overview of services related to spring steelhead fishing and float trips in addition to his availability for general float trips and raft rental services.

consecutive Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through April 23. If you've experienced a loss through death or are supporting someone in a time of grief,you areinvited to this mutual support group and educational series sponsored by Grande Ronde IMESD board meets Hospital Hospice.

Wednesday Pre-regist ration isrequestPENDLETON—The ed as space is limited and Board of Directorsofthe this group fills up fast. To InterMountain Education registerorform oreinformaService District will meet for tion, contact group facilitator an executive session at 4 p.m. Teresa Smith-Dixon, LCSW, Wednesday, with a regular at 541-963-2273 or tsd01@ boardmeeting tofollow at grh.org.

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Cove School Board The meetings will be held at the IMESD, 2001 SW Nye meets Tuesday COVE — A meeting of the Ave., Pendleton.

Cove School Board will begin Grief support group at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high session begins soon school math room.

The spring session of Airport holds master Growing Through Griefbeplan public meeting gins at 7 p.m. March 5 at La Grande's First PresbyteThe community is invited rian Church, 1308 Washingto attend a meeting and ton Ave., and continues seven open house Tuesday to learn

about the La Grande/Union County Airport Master Plan

comments.

For more information, contact Doug Wright at 541-963-1016 or dwright@ union-county.org.

Update.

Union County obtained and matched a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to fund this study. A Planning Advisory Comm ittee composed ofairport users, neighbors and local/ regional agencies has been established to participate in the planning process.

The PAC meeting, which will review the master plan introduction, inventory and forecast chapters, will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Oregon Department of Transportation's Conference Room in La Grande.

The open house will immediately follow the PAC meeting and is intended to facilitate a discussion of the master planning process. A brief project overview will be followed by interactive discussion.

Staff will be on hand to answer questions and collect

LA GRANDE POLICE Arrested: Kendrah Marie Snyder,32, a transient, was arrested Saturday on a Union County parole violation warrant for an original charge of failure to perform the duties of a driver.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Arrested: Kirsten Marie Mills,

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Chalk it up to bad timing.

Just as Friday's pages were coming o6'the press, we learned that fourth-term Gov. John Kitzhaber will soon resign the state's top post. Secretary of State Kate Brown will take the helm Wednesday.

This is just the latest in the saga surrounding Kitzhaber and his fiancee, Cylvia Hayes. Just weeks ago The Oregonian editorial board called on Kitzhaber to resign amid growing concerns that his power and position were used to put Hayes in positions to push her energy policy — and to make some money

while she did it.

Some, including Kitzhaber himself, have pointed their fingers at the media, which they say prematurely judged the situation.

Maybe The Oregonian was pushing out stories ad nauseam on the topic. Does it matter? Probably not.

Because also on Friday, we learned the FBI — in addition to the Oregon Department of Justice — is investigating. The FBI has subpoenaed a number of state documents, casting a wide net to discover whether any criminal activity has occurred. Kitzhaber and Hayes will get their due when these investigations are complete. Those investigations are for the authorities to act on, not the media.

But as so many top oKcials have pointed out in the past week, this ethics scandal has become too big a distraction for Kitzhaber to stay. Even ifhe is ultimately cleared of wrongdoing, he would for months be overshadowed and questioned by criminal investigations. That is no way to run a state.

While we expect more to unfold from this situation, we hope to see the focus returned to our policymakers in Salem. The will-he or won't-he rumors made their way from the capitol by word of mouth back to La Grande last week, so it's hard to imagine legislatorswere not distracted.

Collectively, our Legislature has much work to do. From sorting out the state's budding marijuana infrastructure to securing water from the Columbia River and ensuring our communities have the dollars to keep our children learning, the Legislature is a busy group. It's tough enough to tackle policymaking without a scandal at the top of government in our midst.

Brown, who many believed would seek the governorship in 2018, is now thrown into the mix. Arguably more liberal than Kitzhaber, this could pose a challenge for Republican legislators. While her sexuality may make headlines across the nation, we hope it's not a sticking point. She has done her job in the past without it becoming an issue. As a former legislator herself, we hope she can guide our lawmakers out of this debacle and into the future with sound judgment.

It's time now for all in the Legislature to move on from Kitzhaber's legacy — whatever that is to become — and into this session with truly only one thing in mind: what is best for Oregonians. Aker what we've seen oflate, that's really all we deserve.

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Your views Chase: Stand our ground or lose road, trail access To the Editor: First of all I would like to thank the county commissioners from Baker and Wallowa counties for sticking up forits citizens and rejecting the ForestService's attempt atgetting them to sign a cooperation agreement tradingtheirrights justfor a seatat the table.

I hope the rest of the counties that are involved in the Blue Mountain Revision will take a hard look at what the two abovecountieshave done toprotectthe rights of the county. Ask your commissioners to give the Baker and Wallowa county commissioners a call and find out why they made the stand that they did.

Feb. 4 was a meeting day for most county commissioners and I am sure that some of them made a decision one way or another. People out there concerned about losing their roads need to call or email their respective county commissioners and ask about just where they intend to take the county.

If it is anything but"coordination" get readyfora big lossofroads in your county.

It is crunch time. We either stand our ground orlose a m ajor portion ofour roadsand trails access.Be proactive and go to the commissioners meetings, make an appointment with them, email or text them. The tribes said it all, no

hours are being reduced from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maybe this seems insignificant, but it conLETTERSTOTHE EDITOR cerns me. A few years ago Community The Observer welcomes letters Bank pulled out of Union, leaving only to the editor. Letters are limited to 350words and must be signed Umpqua. I'm concerned now that and carry the author's address and Umpqua will reduce hours until finally phone number (for verification they close it. purposes only).

I keep wondering, what is a town We edit letters for brevity, without a school, a library, a grocery grammar, taste and legal reasons. store, a hardware store and a bank?

We will not publish poetry, Luckily in Union, we also have a hotel, a consumer complaints against gas stati on,severalcafes,alum beryard, businesses or personal attacks a video store, a secondhand store and a against private individuals. Thankdrug store.

I'm reall y proud and appreciativeof you letters are discouraged.

Letter writers are limited to one all the small businesses in Union, and I letter every two weeks. support them.

Email your letters to news@ I thinkitis up to all ofus to do busilagrandeobserver.com or mail ness locally, whether that means in them to La Grande Observer,1406 Union or elsewhere in rural Oregon, in 5th St., La Grande, Ore., 97850. order to keep our small towns thriving and livable.

I am writing to encourage people in cooperation for them, it is government Union to call Umpqua Bank's presito government using coordination. Why dent, Ray Davis, and tell him you're not us? Don't we deserve the same as unhappy with the reduction in hours the tribes? at the Union branch. It is really easy to do — just walk into any Umpqua Bank Chuck Chase and dial 8 on the funny silver phone at Baker City the counter. If you live in Union and can stomach the hassle, move your banking Parks: Reduction in Union to Umpqua.We have to keep the bank bank's hours troubling busy to keep it open.

To the Editor: I recently walked into my Umpqua Netta Parks Bank in Union and found out that the Union

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Jessica and Greg Bogard, owners of Looking Glass Books, said they wouldn't cut any employees if the minimum wage was raised to $15 per hour, but they probably would have to reduce their hours and find other areas to cut if Oregon does decide to raise wages.

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and that could make things more, then prices go up. more financially diKcult for People won't necessarily employees $15 per hour and everyone, she said. have more money to spend, Continued ~om Page1A even more," she said."They Morgan Babcock, who Babcock said. works at Cup a Joe Espresso added."There are two other deserveto bepaid that.But employees who work here. We we'renot a big corporation. on Island Avenue, said the Contact Cherise Kaechele at It's hard to compete with 541-786-4234 or ckaechele C wouldn't let anyone go, but idea sounds nice, but a we'd have to cut somewhere." that." higher minimum wage would lagrandeobserver.com.

Bogard said it's simply too The cost ofliving would go drive prices up everywhere.

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"It's too early to say whether there

lawyer, said the three-page subpoena the focusoftheinvestigation. will be charges,but none of this is reveals 'They're lookinginto whether she used Continued ~om Page1A good news for the governor." her relationship to cause him to take at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.

— Laulie Levenson, former assistant actions that would benefit her private "It's a pretty extensiveinvestigation.

U.S. attomey and law school teacher consulting clients," Drooyan said. The Given that this involves a governor, I subpoenademands recordsrelatingto contracts proposed and bidsawarded to would expect this is being supervised at Brown will take over and assign her the highest level" and includes the U.S. replacement.

Hayes and her company, 3E Strategies, as Department of Justice's 0$ce of Public Kitzhaber's resignation came amid a well as records related to a list of 15 projIntegrity, the Internal Revenue Service deepeningscandal over allegations that ects, initiatives and action plans that focus and the FBI. fiancee Cylvia Hayes used the power of on climate and clean energy. It demands It may be that the grand jury reviews his office to land contracts for her green- travel records, documents showing Hayes' the material and finds no reason to energy consulting firm. It started with a use of statecreditcardsand thetax bring charges, Levenson said. She noted probeby the Oregon Government Ethreturns for Hayes and her company. that the authorities used a subpoena ics Commission, followed by one by the The subpoena also wants visitor logs tocollectrecords,nota search warrant state attorney general and peaked with to the governor'soffice and Mahonia that would have required a showing of afederalgovernment subpoena served Hall, the governor's mansion in Salem.

Hayes' biographical information for probable cause. But Levenson added: the same day Kitzhaber announced he "It's too early to say whether there will was resigning. the National Governors Association be charges, but none of this is good news The U.S. Congress' Committee on describes her as"a policy adviserto Gov. for the governor."

Oversight and Government Reform joined John Kitzhaber on the issues of clean Tung Yin, a professor at Lewis and in on Friday with a letter to Kitzhaber energy and economic development."

"The state has a lot of green-energy Clark Law School in Oregon, said a demanding that he preserve all docustateoffi cial,em ployee orrepresentative ments and communications related to the initiatives, and she's in a position to influis in violation of the federal theft or brib- broken Cover Oregon program. ence how the government views themerylaw ifhe orshe"embezzles,steals, Kitzhaber and Hayes, as well as their and that could benefit the private clients obtains by frauda government property lawyers, have not responded to numerwho are paying her," Drooyan said. or corruptly offers anything"with intent ous requests for comment. Kitzhaber's The question is, Levenson said, "did to influence or reward" someone in con- only response to the scandal was a he use his influence to help get her nection with business or government lengthy resignation letter in which he these deals? They're inextricably linked.

That's what the subpoena suggests." transactions. Mail or wire fraud would emphatically stated that he did not It's possible thatKitzhaber'sdefense kick in if prosecutors could show the break any laws or do anything"dishoncrime was played out through email or est or dishonorable." could be he didn't have any personal inthe postalservice.

The federal investigation is being volvement in Hayes' dealings, Levenson "The theory is that a public official handled by Oregon Assistant U.S. Attor- sard. owes the rights ofhonest service to the ney Scott E. Bradford, who began his caIn any event, it will likely be months public," Yin said. The official breaches reer with the Justice Department's tax before it is known whether Kitzhaber or that duty ifhe or she gets a kickback division where he prosecuted tax, white- Hayes will face charges. or abribe.Ifthe governor was tobe collar and money-laundering crimes. In Drooyan said the case reminds him of considereda conspirator,itwould rerecent years, he has secured convictions the scandal surrounding former Virquire an agreement to commit fraud, in cases ranging from embezzlement to ginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, he said. tax, investment and wire fraud. Both his Maureen. He was convicted last year on 'The essence is, the governor would have office and the FBI declined comment on 11 public corruption counts that involved to know whatwas going on,"Ym said. the investigation, saying it's important exchanging access to the power ofhis Kitzhaber, newly elected to an unto conduct them "out of the public eye to offic efortensofthousands ofdollars precedented fourth term as Oregon's ensure a fair process." in loans and gifts. He was sentenced in governor, announced on Friday that Rick Drooyan, a former assistant U.S. January to two years in prison. Maureen his last day in office will be Wednesday, attorney who specialized in white-collar McDonnell was convicted on nine counts at which point Secretary of State Kate crime and now is a criminal defense and is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 20.

SCHOOLS Continued ~om Page1A ners in the Greenwood area will attend kindergarten at Greenwood. Two kindergarten classrooms will be built at Greenwood this summer with money from the $31.85 million bond for maintenance and capital construction La Grande School District voters approved in November.

Presently all kindergarten classes are taught in four Willow classrooms.

This will change in 2015-16 becausethe schooldistrict will switch from half-day to full-day kindergarten. Willow currently does not have the

space needed to accommodate a full-day kindergarten program.

A preliminary Kindergarten Committee report to the school board in December recommended that students in the Central attendance area be taught on the first floor of the west wing of La Grande High School. The proposal was that the kindergartenclasseswould be held at LHS until the new Central Elementary School building is completed in mid-2017.

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One is that the committee is worried about the traffic congestion that would be created in front of LHS if kindergarten is held there.

A second major concern is the length of time it would take kindergartners to walk to and from Central each day for lunch, recess, music classes and physical education classes.

"Children might miss

an hour of class time a day walking to Central and back," explained Tolan, who is the principal of Willow and Island City Elementary.

La Grande School District Superintendent Larry Glaze agrees that this would be a concern.

"A lot of instruction time would be lost," Glaze said.

A third concern is the cost of the renovation work that would be needed at LHS to readyitforkindergartners.

This would include renovating restrooms so that they could accommodate the younger students.

Willow will be able to add the two extra classrooms it needstoaccommodate all

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aWe hadsecretpals.Irealized that women who had some kind of collection were the easiest to buy presents for," said Cheryl Hudson.

Nobody in her group collectedelephants so she decidedto takeitup asan avocation. She now has about 200 elephants and pieces of elephant memorabilia.

The inspiration for Hudson's collection involves more than asecretpal.

Hudson was also inspired to begin collecting because ofher family's African connection. Her maternal grandparents, George and Lulu Eccles, and her father's aunt, Goldie Ruth Wells, served as Christian Church missionaries in the Belgian Congo, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, long ago. Her grandparents were therefrom 1921 to 1927, and Wells lived there from 1919untilabout 1950.

"I grew up hearing stories about the Belgian Congo from my grandparents and great-aunt. I heard stories about snakes, elephants and other animals, but it was elephants which held my interest. So I chose to collect elephants," Hudson said.

Hudson is intrigued by the wonders of elephants, which she noted are graceful for their size.

"They are amazing, unique creatures," Hudson said."They are very bright and intelligent."

She is also drawn to their place in Asian culture.

"In Asia, presenting an elephant gift means you are wishing peace, love and joy to the receiver," Hudson said."If you are given seven unsolicited elephants, you aresupposed to have a life full of those attributes."

All but three or four of the elephants in Hudson's collection were given to her.

She believes her elephants have positively influenced her life.

"I don't believe in good luck charms, but I do feel blessed," Hudson said.

Her collection includes small and large models made of materials such as plastic, metal and wood.

Her collection includes 20 that her father-in-law owned.

"I have 20 from him. He was a strong Republican," Hudson said.

Hudson may be best known in the Grande Ronde Valley for her work at Blue Mountain Montessori School, which she founded with husband Hank 33 years ago. The Hudsons, who own the school, will retire in June and plan to sell Blue Mountain Montessori this summer.

The Hudsons will remain active in the community after retiring. They will continue playing in the Grande Ronde Symphony and will work as volunteers at Blue Mountain Montessori School.

Cheryl Hudson will also pursue another avocation, editing sports artides for awebsit e thatcoversthe University of Oregon, www.FishDuck.com. Hudson said she does this because she enjoys editing and is a big University of Oregon football fan.

The future of the Ducks football program, which has many talented players, looks bright but not the future of Hudson's elephant collection. Hudson plans to give most ofher elephants away overthenextmonth.

Hudson will do this in an effort to sharethegood fortune she said she has enjoyed in life.

"If I give them to people, they may have peace and joy in their lives too," she sald.

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For three decades, Cheryl Hudson has collected elephants of various sizes and materials. Hudson will soon be looking to spread the Ioy her elephants have brought her through the years.

the kindergartners from the Central and Island City attendance areas with relatively little renovation work, Glaze said. He said its conference room and library couldeasil y beconvertedto kindergartenclassrooms. If this is done, music would be taught on Willow's gym stage and libraryserviceswould be providedvia a m obile system.

The 2015-16 school year will likely be the last that kindergarten students in the Island City zone would

attend their classes at Willow. Tentative plans call for kindergartenclassrooms to be added at Island City Elementary in the summer of 2016.

The La Grande School Board is tentatively set to voteon approval ofthe Kindergarten Committee's recommendations in March.

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Elgin FBLA's Partnership with Business team is in full swing this year. They have partnered with the City of Elgin as well as other entities such as Elgin EDGE, Union County Safe Communities Coalition Youth Council, the Adopt-a-Highway program and the City of Elgin Pocket Park. These partnerships has improved the relationship between Elgin School District and the City of Elgin. Pictured here is Lena Johnson with members of Elgin EDGE.

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La Grande Main Street Downtown is calling all artists and will display the finished piece on Adams Avenue.

The nonprofi torganization dedicated to economic and community development within the city's historic district plans to install a sculptural work of art at 1215 Adams Ave., near the Umpqua Bank exit, according to a press release.

The site selected is part of La Grande's Big H streetscapeproject,which was completed in 2012. A work of art will"top ofl"' the brick wall behind the two benches and will add a final touch to the shaded seating area.

Public art is becoming increasingly important in

small towns, according to the LGMSD press release. McMinnville was recently chosen as a finalist in Parade magazine's Best Main Street in America contest. McMinnville officials attribute the town's popularity and livability in part to their booming public art program.

"Public art is a huge draw for tourism and helps make a town a great place to live," said Annie Eskelin, who works at the La Grande Art Center at the Old Library."I hope to see more and more of it here and eventually a city publicartprogram."

La GrandeMain Street is looking for artists who work in three-dimensional, weather-res istant materials.

Fortunately ,La Grande Main Street has a group of

volunteers who are passionate about the town, and are donating hundreds ofhours to makethe publicartproject

happen.

LGMSD is looking for artists who understand budgetary constraints and are willing to work together towardcreativesolutions.

All interested artists are invited to submit their proposal, along with an artist's biography and photos of previous work.

The final selected artwork will be installed atop the brick V-shaped fence between the pedestrian sidewalk and the parking lot. Artists can find further details about the project at www.lagrandm ainstreet. org,orcan contact LGMSD staff at directoiO lagrandemainstreet .org.

WIsH LIsT Local nonprofit human service organizations and schools often need donations of specific items or volunteers. The Observer provides the Wish List as a public service. Organizations' needs are listed as space allows and must be updated every six months.

BARKIN' BASEMENT 1507 N.Willow, La Grande Drop off at Barkin' Basement 541-975-2275 cleaning supplies kitchen towels toilet paper copy paper ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF EASTERN OREGON 3212 Hwy 30, La Grande Drop off at rescue center 541-963-0807 bedding for animals old towels and blankets cat food and kitten food (wet and dry) dog food puppy food (wet and dry)

bleach paper towels printer paper gift cards — Wal-Mart and Bi-Mart high-efficiency detergent (must be HE) BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES Drop off at DHS or call for pickup (mark donations to go to Building Healthy Families) 541-426-9411 car seats for toddlers and preschoolers bicycle helmets for all ages FRIDAY BACKPACK PROGRAM fridaybackpack@gmail.com mail tax-deductible checks to: PO. Box 537, La Grande Drop off at Cook Memorial Library, Island City Elementary, Zion Lutheran Church, Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church, First Christian Church, Mr. Valley Therapy, La Grande Umpqua

Parenting a teenager can be challenging.

Just ask Benjamin Morgan. He's worked with teenagers for 20 years and raised two teenagers himself.

"They're so unpredictable and challenging to work with," the Union County Juvenile Department director said.

Now, there's help for parents on the horizon. The county is sponsoring an intensive parent support group called The Parent Project to help parents who are having challenges raising their kids.

The county has contracted with licensed therapist Jean McKern to run The Parent Project.

"Raising children today can be very rIdIlcult," said McKern, who has been teaching the course in The Dalles for more than a decade.'The Parent Project will help parents when they feel they have tried everything and nothing works."

The group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays starting this week in the Community Room at Cook Memorial Library. Entrance to the Community Room is from the north parking lot.

The series includes 15 sessions. After the introductory one-hour session, the remaining sessions will run two to three hours.

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Results rarely immediate He acknowledges results of preventionprograms are rarely immediate.

"But we believe that prevention is an essential component of a healthy juvenile justice system. This classisa perfectexample of that. We're confident that Jean will help families cope with present and future difficulties at home."

McKern, for her part, said all parents come with skills.

"The Parent Project helps them put those into order so their discipline, boundary setting and support for children is more effective," McKern said. "The program was developed for parents of strong-wil led adolescents with behavioral problems, but once it got going we

found it helped everybody."

The program is extremely comprehensive, McKern said. It covers such topics as reducing family conflict and improving school performance and attendance.

Parents will learn new and effective discipline strategies and how to talk with their children, not only about concernsbutalsowith appreciation for what they do well.

M cKern, too,appreciates the supportgroup aspect of The Parent Project "There's a certain bonding experiencethat takes place," she said."The people in the group work together, and that's what makes the class work so well."

Morgan said there are effective parenting books for when the child is, say, 2, 8 or 10.

"But when they become teenagersthere isno longer a handbook per se," he said.

"The teenage brain functions very differently and is driven by emotion. There's a reason for them taking risks and doing things differently from their parents.

From aparent'sperspective, it can be difficult to work with those hormones that are so unpredictable."

McKern said she believes the hours invested will be well worth it for parents.

"I would recommend the class for parents with kids 10 and 11 on up," McKern said."It changes the way families work together. I've seen it work miracles."

Local teen to go on Rural Electric Youth Tour • Four Oregon teens to travel to nation's capital in June Observer staff

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textbook. Payment arrangements can be made, and some scholarships are available.

"The group will offer stulls but also is a support group so parents can connect with other parents going through the same thing," Morgan said.

It'spartofM organ'seffort to focus more on prevention of problems rather than dealing with them after they occur. ''We getinvolved with families when they're already in the midst of crisis," he said."This is a preventative measure on our end to give families skills to work with teenagers before they get in trouble with the law."

La Grande's Esmeralda Vasquez is one of four high schoolstudents selected to representthe Oregon Trail Electric Co-Op at the 2015 Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., in June.

Vasquez, along with Danielle McCauley, Baker City, MacKenzie Moulton, Hines, and Dawson Quin-

ton, Canyon City, will be going to Washington, D.C., as delegates torepresent Oregon and the Northwest as they join nearly 2,000 students &om across the country for a one-week trip to the nation's capital, according to a press release from OTEC. Over the course of the Rural Electric Tour, the

student delegates will visit famous historical sites, learn leadership skills and meet withcongressional leaders.

The students will createpodcastsand digital photoprojectsasthey learn aboutelectriccooperatives and issues in energy and climate change legislation that face their communities and the nation.

MILESTONES Leo Kiemnec Leo Kiemnec celebrated his 100th birthday last weekend. Pictured are,back row from left: Andrew Kiemnec, Greg Kiemnec, Randy Kiemnec and Gary Kiemnec. Front row &om left: Karen Kiemnec, Leo Kiemnec, Teresa Kiemnec and Ruthie Kiemnec.

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I remember meeting Al for the first time one evening at a local cafe.

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Al and I seemed to have little in common. He loved to hunt. I haven't hunted in many, many moons with anything beyond my Red Ryder BB gun scaring deer. He was a parts man and a mechanic. I didn't know a doohickey from a thingamajig.

He drove tow trucks. I got my car towed.

But heloved Wonder very much and whatever she loved he at least

tolerated.

Later, when Wonder and I got married, on 9-10-11, Al welcomed me into the family. The strength of that family was evident as we gathered in the hospital's intensive care unit to say our last good-byes.

Al was hooked up to life support and maybe heard what we saidbut not likely.

Wonder remembered a time he saw a herd of elk on a distant Blue Mountains hillside. Several other rigsalso stopped so their occupants could have a look. Finally, after much intense gazing, the whole bemused group concluded the elk

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Other people remembered the school scholarship he set up in memory ofhis late wife, Helen, who had died ofleukemia 12 years earlier.

He missed her terribly. She was his one and only. It was love at first sight that endured through thick and thin, mostly thin.

Iremembered one ofAl'sfavorite sayings Who let hell out for recess?"

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his 80th birthday. His dad had died

in his early 50s, and Al told me he neverexpected to live to 80.And why not? He was on a first-name basis with several surgeons, including the guy who patched him up after a stomach aneurysm burst, where he had only a 5 percent chance of survival.

Al indeed had nine lives, and he lived all of them well.

Several weeks before Al had histragicaccident,hegotto hold the twin boys born to his granddaughter.

His smile then was bigger than ever. It not only lit up the room but the whole county.

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The city of Union is lucky to have all three of these qualities, and now residents there are volunteering to help preserve its historic buildings. Architecture forms our environment and marks our history like no other kind of artifact. We live in these buildings, and we conduct business in them. They were built to last, and we have a responsibi lity topassthem on to future generations.

The city passed an ordinance to create the Historic Preservation Committee, a group of five volunteer residents with the purpose of preserving and helping to restoresignificantproperties in Union. HPC members met for the first time last month and worked through theirobjectives.They stated their intention to collaborate with residents for everyone's benefit and to avoid working as a code-enforcement crew.

To that end, they discussed ways to get grants and help property owners restore and maintain these buildings.

The group also reviewed historic photographs and drawings, including prior work performed by a consulting firm to draft architectural recommendations.

Back in 1997, local residents worked to add Union to the National Register of Historic Places. Prior to that, a number of properties were registered with the Oregon StateHistoricPreservation

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hoped to teach and inspire them to be stage set designers and carry on Well-loved artist Jon Hanley will this theater tradition. be leaving Union County to share life When Hanley first started paintwith his theater-talented granding at the opera house, the stage children in Rexburg, Idaho, but not needed new drops, so Hale and Hanbefore he finishes painting the stage ley bought some heavy-weight drops set for"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at and spli ced fi vepiecesoftheold the Elgin Opera House. drops together to make others. With Hanley is known for his city each coat of paint, the new drops murals, his cartoon tourist maps became easier to paint on. Over the and forthe 65 stage setshe'spainted years,he'shad hisfavorite backdrops for theater productions at the La and sets.

"I liked doing'Annie,"' Hanley said.

Grande High School, Eastern Oregon University and in more recent years, "It was the most elaborate.'Beauty the Elgin Opera House. and the Beast'was a very colorful "I've been an artist all my life," Han- and beautiful set.'Oliver' was fun ley said."I did my firstpaid artwhen I to painttoo.Creating a stage setis was 12. I worked as a newspaper caressential to a good show."

That's because they do as much for toonist for the Observer, the Eastern Oregon Review and the Nickel." the actors as they do for the audience Today, Hanley and his artist wife, looking on. You might say there's a Angela, work from home, mainly for transforming power in the paint.

"Once actors have a good set, they government agencies, doing educational work like cartoon communities feel they are that character," Hanley and tourist-fiiendly posters. But said.'They feel like the atmosphere Hanley's stage set art began about takes them out of Elgin and into 1977 when J. Michael Frasier coaxed another place and time. That's the him into painting the stage set for challenge for me. Especially is this "Brigadoon" at La Grande High true of the musical theater. The stage School. Forty years and 25 producsettriesto taketheaudience intoa tions later, he is still painting for this storybook theater." theater venue.

Never has that been more true In 2007, Hanley met Terry Hale, than with"Shrek," where Hanley then the new lessee of the Elgin transformedthe setinto afable Opera House. A brotherhood was instead of a real place as he often formed and a whole new outlet for does. For this reason and others, the Hanley's art opened up. operahouse holdsa specialplacein "I like the Elgin Opera House his heart.

"Every time I come out here," he better than any venue because it's intimate and historic," Hanley said. said,"I feel something special about "I'vepainted stagesetsfor about25 thisplace.My greatestpride hereis productions at the opera house." reallybackstage,working together Hanley doesn't do this singlehand- with everyone and especially my edly, however. This effort requires a family." team of painters working under his Hanley's wife, Angela, was the airsupervision, and they are usually the brush artist for"Shrek" and makeup cast members of the show. Hanley artist for many shows. Their daughter, The Observer

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Artist Jon Hanley paints the set for "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," marking his 25th set design at the Elgin Opera House.

Christina Huntsman, 23, has been in several shows and some with her father, like"Annie" and'The Sound of Music."Their son, Mark, 21, had roles with his father in"Annie,"'The Sound of Music" and"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." He's also worked behind the scenes with his father in several shows.

"It's a wholesome, positive environment for young people, and I hope it always remains that way," Hanley said."That's what I'm most proud of here."

Hanley admits that he prefers painting to role playing, but his good fiiend Hale did succeed in"volunteering" him as a character from time to time. Being the good soul he is, Hanley did double duty, painting sets and memorizing lines for rehearsals. He played Maurice in"Beauty and the Beast," Daddy Warbucks in"Annie," the butler in"Sound of Music," Jacob in"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" and Lazar Wolf

the butcher in"Fiddler on the Roof."

Hanley has fond memories of all those performances.

"The shows at the Elgin Opera House are all about being family fiiendly," Hanley said."It's about a team of people, a huge effort by a lot of people. I will miss all the fiiends we made here."

With that said, Hale asked,"Do you mean you aren't going to paint for us anymore?"

Hanley said,"Only if you pay my bus ticket here."

Hale replied,'That's no problem."

Their interchange was reminiscent of the parting lines Hanley spoke in "Fiddler" as Lazar Wolf when Reb Tevye asked him, Where are you going?" Lazar Wolf answered, "I'm going to Chicago. In America."

Tevye replies,"I'm going to New York in America. So we11be neighbors."

It just goes to show, there's no distancetoofarforfiiends.

Union is home to dozens of interesting old commercial, civic and residential properties.

Walking down Main Street, you'll find historic buildings on every block.

Some of the oldest ones were built in the 1870s, and then a couple growth booms spurred further construction in the 1890s and 1920s when the population first grew to its currentlevelofabout2,000.

The architecture shows a blend of brick masonry and Victorian-era styles with a western influence.

Many residents shop for everything they need from localbusinesses operating out of these historic buildings.

The grocery, hardware and drugstores, the hotel,the post office, restaurants, the pub and other businesses open these buildings up to the public every day.

As a first project, the HPC plans on restoring City Hall's bell tower and crescent windows. For more information, contact Sandra Patterson at City Hall.

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Reprimand forofficial who tipped off club

The Columbian reports that NuStar Energy L.P. is proposing to handle about 22,000barrelsofcrude oila day at the Port of Vancouver.

The Vancouver City Council approved a sixmonth moratorium on new or expandedfacilitiesthat accept crude oil in September. But the company filed its pre-application a day earlier, exempting it from the ban.

A decision from the city is expected in April.

NuStar spokesman Chris Cho says crude oil would arrive by trains at the Port of Vancouver and those trainswould be separated for handling.

Also in Vancouver, Tesoro Corp. and Savage Companies are proposing to build an oil transfer terminal that would handle 360,000 barrels of crude per day.

PORTLAND — An assistant fire marshal in Portland has been reprimanded for tipping ofF a swinger's club that no fire inspectors would be working on the night of an unpermitted party there.

Commissioner Dan Saltzman, who oversees the Portland Fire Bureau, says he senta letterofreprimand to Doug Jones.

The city's Bureau of Human Resources investigated Jones' dealings with Club Sesso and found that Jones made "serious judgment errors."

According to the report, the Fire Marshal's Offrce on June 27 denied the downtown club a permit for a party the next night. Jones spoke with the club manager and told him no fire inspectors would be working that night. A fire inspector showed up unanSecretary to address nounced that night. coast port dispute The Oregonian says that SAN FRANCISCOJonestold investigatorshe President Barack Obama is made a mistake.

Attempts to reach him on sendinghislabor secretary to Sunday at were not successfui. California to meet with both sidesin acontractdispute Small plane crashes that has affected the flow of near Klamath Falls goods from Asia into West KLAMATH FALLS — A Coast ports.

A White House spokespilot escaped injury when a single-engine plane crashed man, Eric Schultz, said the into a field about 10 miles presidentisgetting Secretary Tom Perez involved east of Klamath Falls.

Klamath County Sheriff because of concerns about Frank Skrah tells the Herald the economic consequences of further delays. and News that the plane apparentlyran outofgaslate Perez's mission is to meet Friday afternoon. with the parties and press The sherifF says the plane them to quickly settle their wasn't damaged but"is up to differences atthe negotiating its belly in mud," so it might table. take some time togetitoutof The waters ofFLos Angeles, the field near the Jespersen Oakland and Washington Ranch. state's Puget Sound have become parkinglotsfor dozens Oil terminal proposed ofshipsawaiting space atthe at Port of Vancouver docks.

VANCOUVER — An Employers are locking out energy company is seeking dockworkers who man the approval from Vancouver, cranesthat liftcargoon and Washington, to convert its ofF ships, saying they have existing facility to handle slowed work as a bargaining crude oil by trains. tactic. The union denies that.

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Democratic governor,willalsobecome News accounts have long said the first openly bisexual governor in Brown is married but considers herself the nation. She was not expected to bisexual, without elaborating. Her assume office until Wednesday, when Blue Book biography says she lives in Kitzhaber's resignation takes effect.

Portland with her husband, Dan. "This is a sad day for Oregon. But She still considers herself bisexual, I am confident that legislators are her spokesman, Tony Green, said ready to come together to move Oregon Friday. forward," Brown said Friday.

Democrat Jim McGreevey of New Unlike most states, Oregon has no Jersey has been the nation's only lieutenant governor. Under the state openly gay governor. He came out constitut ion,the secretary ofstate during a scandal-plagued term and takesover ifagovernor stepsdown or resigned in 2004. dies. That has happened eight times Mike Michaud, a Maine Democrat, since statehood, according to the Blue losta race lastyearthatwould have Book, the state government almanac. made him the first openly gay person Until recent weeks, the assumptions elected governor. were that Kitzhaber would finish his The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund full, fourth term and Brown would be a endorsed Brown in her two campaigns top contender in 2018 to succeed him. forsecretary ofstate,in 2008 and 2012.

The new job will require her to start The fund's executive director, Denis running for election immediately, Dison, said that she would be the first saidRon Cease,a retired professorof openly bisexual governor. political science and public administraFormer Secretary of State Phil Keistion at Portland State University who ling vividly recalls Brown knocking on served in the Legislature with Brown. his door to ask for his vote during her Brown would not serve out Kitzhafirst House primary, which she won by ber's full term, but would have to go on just seven votes.

"Kate Brown is really a hard workthe ballot in the next general election er,"said Keisling,now directorofthe in 2016.

"I would think the stress level is goCenter for Public Service in the Mark ing to be enormous," Cease said.

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Portland State University."She cares a lot about public policy."

Brown made improvements to the vote-by-mail system and has sought transparency in government, including instituting an online database for campaign finance, Keisling said.

She also fought to pass a bill toregister nearlyevery Oregonian to vote by signing them up thmugh driver licenserecords.

She failed to get that through the Legislature two years ago, when she could not summon a united front among Democrats. Republicans solidly opposedit,fearingitw ould add to the registration advantage that has propelled the Democrats to dominance in statewide offrces.

More Democratic legislative gains in 2014make the prospects forher bill brighter in the session that began in earnest this month.

At her latest inauguration, Brown pledgedtoensure effective auditsof government agencies and to ask the Legislature for authority to create an office to help small businesses navigate regulations. She also said it was time for Oregon to limit contributions to political campaigns.

"I will put the strength of democracy before politics," she said.

She was appointed to the Oregon House in 1991, when another Democrat left to take a new job, and was elected to two terms. She was then elected to the state Senate and in 2004 became the first woman to serve as majority leader.

At this stage, "it's fair to say people just don't know who she is," Cease said, citing the lack of exposure for the secretaryofstatejob.

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Getting my newspaper daily Fix One day last month was a great day.

Ihad my newspaper fi x.

The day began very well, for I had finally caught up on my rest. Not getting enough sleep, you know, sets you up to be cranky or depressed.

Finally I was neither.

Email brought me word from Roslyn, Washington, before I set off for town.

I'll tell you about that in a later diary entry another day.

I found a parking place in town that caused me no time concern, and I headed for the Presbyterian Church office in search ofhistorical information about a bell that may have been rung many years ago by the La Grande Fire Department.

Here I talked with Donna Betts and Ellen Barton where they showed willingness to begin the hunt for the desiredinformation.

I then got to the post office with a couplelettersto m ailbeforethepick-up mail truck arrived. Panting, but still on two legs, I arrived at the SubShop on Depot Street where I had lunch with cousins Tom and Brenda Swart and a visit with cousin Betty on the Hofmann side. The...what should I call them? Is it all right just to say"girls" or "gals?"

Must I address them as ladies or women or employees...What does it matter?

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When it comes to Valentine's Day I do not get caught up in the demands offlowers or anexpensive meal, but I sure find it a great time to celebrate chocolate and things that aresweet.Eating crepes certainly fallsinto thatcategory.

Being raised in California, crepes were not one of the staples that I grew up with; I consider them a tasty treat.

We were lucky recently to have guests visit us who are both French; she is a pastry chef and he a gourmet chef.Each morning when Iwoke,our dear friend Sabrina was in front of the stove making a stack of crepes. I eagerlystood by,m y pen and camera in hand, and watched her whip up crepes. She made the entire process seem effo rtless.In France,crepes areserved at alltim esofthe day, with many diferent toppings.

I knew in that moment that this would be my Valentine's Day share.

Over the next two days we hiked and spent lots of time in the kitchen cooking and eating fabulous food. Upon my request, Sabrina also whipped up some chocolate mousse, my other favoritechocolate desert.

Chocolate mousse is a decadent desert and extremely easy to make.

It is delicious when served alone or with fresh berries. This is also a fabulous dessert when served in a crepe.

After seeing Sabrina make the mousse I tried making it and learned that it can be a bit tricky, so I am sharing two recipes. The Instant Chocolate Mousse recipe is a no fail recipe, but requires a bit more effort.

The easy method is just that.... easy, but it is also a bit touchy. So please follow the directions. I really enjoyed serving the crepes with the mousse, but they are equally as delicious when served alone.

Instant Chocolate Mousse 1-7 Ounce jar Jet-Puffed marshmallow creme /2 Stick unsalted butter (4 tablespoons) 9 Ounces, best quality, semisweet chocolate chopped into small pieces. (I used Nestles semisweet chips) "/4 Cup hot water from the kettle 1 Cup heavy whipping cream 1Teaspoon vanilla

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Chocolate Mousse- The eas 14za 4 Ounces organic chocolate (at least 60-percent cacao) broken up into small pieces 1 Pint heavy whipping cream 1Teaspoon sugar This is a simple version, but be sure to cool the chocolate to room temperature and pouring it slowly into the cream is key.

Place 1/4 cup of the cream and the chocolate into a microwave safe bowl. Cook for a minute and then stir. Cook for an additional minute then stir again. The chocolate should be melted, but if not, cook for another minute. Allow to cool to room temperature. Put the whipped cream and sugar into a mixer and beat slowly for the first few seconds (to keep the cream from splashing) then mix on high until the cream becomes fluffy with peaks forming. Drizzle the chocolate in slowly and whip until fully incorporated. This is fabulous when served alone, topped with fresh berries or with crepes.

Cre es Crepes are perfect for almost any time of day. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer, before and after they are cooked.

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compliment I work and plant and water and fertilize flowers, and they grow or they don't. Some that I baby the most are such wimps that any little thing will do them in.

Not so with the weeds.

I can pull weeds until I am done in and yet weeds keep coming. There is a weed that is a succulent and if I pull it out and leave it in the dirt it will sprout new roots and grow new plants. It is a beast to eradicate. The button weed has roots that are so long that it feels like digging to China to get one of them out.

They hang on for dear life.

A dandelion can push its way through dense lawn and not only grow, but bloom. Flowers are delicate and demand certain care, but weeds can take whatever we throw at them and keep on growing. So it is with life.

Some people crumple under stress and others step up and work their way through it, just like a weed. That is how we need to be if we want to make it through life's challenges. I don't want to be some hot house flower, but choose to be a weed instead, and keep plodding along no matter the challenges I am hit with.

So if anyone ever tells you, you are a weed, take it as a compliment and just keep going forward with your head held high, because it is the weeds that survive.

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In a blender or food processor, combine all ofthe ingredients and pulse for 10-20 seconds. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, or can be frozen. Heat a small non-stick pan. Add "/2 teaspoon butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly, the key is in the swirling of the pan. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 20 seconds and remove.

Stack them so they can remain warm. Continue until all the batter is gone, or store the batter in the refrigerator. Serve with a squeeze of lemon. Then sprinkle with a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and enjoy!

When you're making crepes, a deft touch with a frying pan is useful.

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Crepes are tasty with a variety of toppings.

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MOUSSE DIRECTIONS: In amedium heavy saucepan, put the marshmallows, butter, chocolate and water into the pan and cook on the stove at a medium high heat.

Gently melting the ingredients together, stirring often.

Remove from the heat and bring to room temperature.

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Roasted chicken tortilla soup.

By Susan Selasky Detroit Free Press

If you're snowed in, check out your pantry and grab a bigpot.It'stim etom ake soup. Nothing is beats a steamy bowl ofhearty soup on a day when the weather has many of us socked in.

The beauty of most brothbased soups is you probably have all the ingredients your pantry and perhaps some leftover chicken in the refiigerator .

This chicken tortilla soup isone ofm yfavoritesto make because just about anything goes and I almost always have leftover chicken.

Canned tomatoes are another pantry staple of mine.

I usually have at least halfdozen cans of tomatoes in several variety in my pantry.

In this recipe you can use dicedorstewed orwhole icutupl canned tomatoes. The rest is easy.

All you need to do is saute

shredded chicken some onion and garlic, add 1 tablespoon chili shredded or cubed cooked powder or to taste chicken and some seasonings.

1 teaspoon favorite all-purpose If you want more veggies, use seasoning or to taste sliced or diced bell peppers and frozen and thawed corn. 1 teaspoon cumin, optional 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Use your favorite chili powno-salt-added tomatoes der to taste and if you don't 6 cups homemade chicken have any cumin, just skip it. stock or canned, For the topping, it's mild less-sodium, fat-free flavored Mexican-blend chicken broth cheese with baked tortilla 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips strips. You can spice it up a bit and use shredded Pepper Salt and ground black pepper to taste Jack cheese or any other 1 cup of shredded Mexicanshredded cheese you have on blend cheese hand.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Makes: 12 cups/ Preparation time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 garlic clove, peeled, minced 1medium onion,chopped ) pound cooked,

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute or until fragrant; do not allow the garlic to brown. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add the cooked chicken and sprinkle it with the chili powder, all-purpose seasoning and cumin. Stir and cook1 minute. Add the toma-

toes and the stock or broth.

Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the tortilla strips on a baking sheet with sides and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place in the oven and bake 10-12 minutes or until the strips are crisp. Remove from the oven.

Tasteand adjustseasonings for the soup if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve topped with the tortilla strips and sprinkling of shredded cheese.

From andtested by SusanM. Selasky for theFree Press Test Kitchen.

Analysis per 1 cup: 162 calories (44 percent from fatj, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fatj, 7 g carbohydrates, 17 g protein, 217 mgsodium, 35 mg cholesterol,1 g fiber.

New Fireplace, stove standards in effect ByAlan J. Heavens The Philadelphia Inquirer

To protect children and others fiom serious burns, newly manufactured glass-front gas fireplaces and stoves now must include installed protective barriersiftheirglass-surfacetemperatures exceed 172 degrees, the Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association says.

This standard took effect Jan. 1, requiring the barriers be in place when the products are installed.

The requirement was approved by the American National Standards Institute in 2012 and is focused on reducing the potential hazard posed by directcontact

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Products manufactured before Jan. 1 still can be sold if they do not meet the new standard, asretailersclearoutthe olderinventory,theassociation said.

The trade group recommends consumers ask retailers whether the units they are thinking about buying meet the new standard and, if they do not, to ask which typesofbarrier optionsmay be available.

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Josh busy at work on his computer beyond usl were Continued from Page 1B gathered togetherin the Anyway, it was a good newsroom and I was able to lunch and visit all the way join in the briefbut enjoyable 'round, finishing just in time banter. Jeff was missing but to get to The Observer for my I met him at the front door, afternoonnewspaper fi x. returning from a story interI had research in mind view, as I was leaving and we when I met Cindie at the spoke briefly as we shivered front desk with her friendly in the cold wind. Before leavgreeting and she introduced ing, I had also made the short me to Zaq, circulation district rounds in order to speak with manager, and learned that he regional operations director had worked on cleaning up Frank, and new employee in and arranging the old news- circulation Lori. paper file books in which I Things were being shifted wanted to research. What a around a bit in the front wonderful improvement for entry space since I had last Dick, who delivered my chobeen there, so I caught up on sen book, and so I spent the that, too. There was no light afternoon learning lots more in the empty front office at old things that were happen- the time and rearranging ing when I was less than four was underway. years old. It all fitted in with The only downer to the my present but future plans, day came as I was driving if that makes any sense to home, for my red light came you. on warning me of the need When I was finished with to get gas in my car. Even my research, I found one of thishad a brightspot,for those rare moments when Tom had told me the price most of the newsroom crew for gas had dropped another were having a relaxed and 10 cents and I hadn't filled congenial moment in which up my tankyet on the day I could join in. Cherise, Kelly, before it showed up on the Dick, Tim, and even Editor sale sign. Wow! Close call.

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the feel ing ofpleasure as I settled in. With research materials at hand, I had columns to write, a warm fire against the cold wind of the day, scarves to crochet for DAR's Lone Pine Tree Chapter, fiiendly emails connecting me with the world, and adish oficecream totie the day alltogether before bedding down for the night.

I've wondered how many peoplelovetheirjob som uch that they can hardly wait to go to work in the morning and find themselves so engagedeven athome in the evening.

My connection with newspapers has never been work, and I remind myself how fortunate I am to still be involved in the late years of my life in such a rewarding activity.

The only thing lacking at the newspaper office today was my contact with the Baker City Herald editor Jayson Jacoby and the folks with whom I am in weeldy contact with my column for the Home & Living section, but have never met.

I know that it must be the same there in the Baker

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It chooses you and there is no release.

I'm glad. It makes my day.

P.S. I just learned through the announcement by Regional Publisher Kari Borgen of the promotions of three employees at The Observer — Andrew Cutler as Publisher/Editor, Frank Everidge to General Manager, and Karrine Brogoitti named Advertising Manager.

My congratulations to each of them.

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This spring, as you contemplate planting season and changes to your landscape, strive to m ake the gardenone ofparticipation. This is the ultimate in design and enjoyment.

By participation you might think I am referring to the outdoor cooking area or perhapsthe fortortreehouse where the children play. Both of these could certainly be applied in the concept, but a garden of participation is much more than that.

The concept comes from getting your visitors, whether they are family or friends,to havea participatory experience by being pulledfrom one part of the landscape to another.

Important to this design isnottorevealeverything at once. You can't see the whole garden from any one point.

Once out in the garden and in the first outdoor room, you notice another location revealed through a"door" or "window."

It'snotreally a door or window. Looking through framelike placement of treesor shrubs islike a window. It could be a gate, but probably just as easily served by a curved path or walkway.

As you and the visitors areenticed to gotothe next location, you have become an active garden participant. In the new room or location, the room that was your starting point is now concealed.

Whether or not the garden ends there is up to you, but hopefully it will continue to another room or two.

Even in a small garden, curves play the role ofhiding what is ahead.

These gardens can be ones of fragrance, encouragingvisitorsto stoop down to catch some exotic aroma. Around a corner hidden by evergreen shrubs might be a water garden, a bench, statuary, herb planter or something whimsical. All are features inviting participants to sit, touch or taste.

The conceal-and-reveal method of creating a garden of participation not only makes the garden interesting, but it also transforms the home as almost nothing else can do.

The play area may indeed

"The conceal-and-

reveal methodfo creating a gardenfo participation not only makes the garden interesting butit also

trans forms the homeas almost nothing else can

do." be around the corner. The path that takes you to a woodland seating area or a hidden gazebo has not only revealeda hidden gem but alsobecomes participatory by encouraging the visitor to sit and relax, taking in all that nature has to offer.

Take a look in your neighborhood as you drive to work or school, or peer intoa realestate buyer's guides to see the homes for sale.

It becomes woefully apparent that landscaping was put on the proverbial back burner at many homes.When you look at nice houses that have the mandatory five shrubs, two trees and little else, you get the feeling the owner never really considered it a home, but only a stopping-off place on the road oflife.

Spring planting time is just around the corner, and trucks full of trees, shrubs, flowers and hard features such as furniture and fountains will be arriving soon.

Now, however, is the time to look at your landscape and ask yourself ifitis a garden ofparticipation. Perhaps you are starting with what might be considered a blank slate. If you still have your native trees, consider yourself lucky.

If you look at your landscape and seem a little overwhelmed, consider starting with trails. Let things such as changes in elevation, trees, shifting patches of light and water guide and inspire you. Notice if animals have already given you some creativesuggestions,or your children who have already adopted the space.

Take it in bite-sized increments, and the gardening experience will be much more rewarding as itdevelopsintoone ofparticipation as the months and years go by.

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l umber, Cut t o y o u r All real estate advertised s pecs. 1 / 8 " o n u p . h ere-in is s ub)ect t o A lso, h a l f ro u n d s , the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes s tays , w e d ge s , slabs/firewood. Tamait illegal to a dvertise any preference, limitarack, Fir, Pine, Juniper, Lodgepole, C o t t o ntions or discnmination w ood. Your l ogs o r based on race, color, mine. 541-971-9657 religion, sex, handicap, f amilial status or n a-

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475 - Wanted to Buy ANTLER BUYER Elk, deer, moose, buying all grades. Fair honest p rices. Call N ate a t 541-786-4982.

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725 - Apartment Rentals Union Co. UNION COUNTY Senior Living Mallard Heights 870 N 15th Ave Elgin, OR 97827

$400/m o. 541-51 9-6654 Pro)ect phone number: 541-437-0452 1-BDRM., W/S/G/ pcI. $ 400/mo. 1 s t. , l a s t TTY: 1(800)735-2900 p lus s e curity. 1 6 2 1 Va IIey Ave., B a ker "This institute is an equal C ity.

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ADULT LIVING, Large, beautiful,quiet, 1-bdrm, 1 bath upstairs apt. $550/mo. Discounts avail. No smoking, no pets. 541-523-3035 or 541-51 9-5762.

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LA GRANDE Retirement Apartments 767Z 7th Street, La Grande, OR 97850

$650.00 + Dep. 541-523-9414

745 - Duplex Rentals Union Co.

Rent Union Co. 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 smoking/tobacco no pets, 541-962-0398.

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5x12 $30 per mo.

8x8 $25-$35 per mo.

GREEN TREE 8x10 $30 per mo. 'plus deposit' APARTMENTS Now accepting applica- A VAIL. MARCH 5TH. 1433 Madison Ave., tions f o r fed e r a l ly 4-BDRM, 2 bath. Fire2310 East Q Avenue or 402 Elm St. La place, laundry room, f unded ho using f o r La Grande,OR 97850 Grande. t hos e t hat a re detached garage S Ca II 541-910-3696 tional origin, or inten9I sixty-two years of age workshop. No smoktion to make any such or older, and h andiing. 541-519-4814 capped or disabled of p references, l i m i t a - Affordasble Studios, 1 Itt 2 bedrooms. tions or discrimination. any age. 1 and 2 bed- HOME SWEET HOME American West We will not knowingly (Income Restnctions Apply) room units w it h r e nt Cute Itt Warm!

Storage 2 Itt 2+ Bdrm Homes accept any advertising Professionally Managed b ased o n i nco m e 7 days/24 houraccess by: GSL Properties for real estate which is when available.

No Smoking/1 small pet 541-523-4564 Located Behind in violation of this law.

Call Ann Mehaffy COMPETITIVE RATES La Grande Town Center All persons are hereby (541 ) 519-0698 Pro)ect phone ¹: Behind Armory on East informed that all dwell541-437-0452 Ed Moses:(541)519-1814 and H Streets. Baker City i ngs a d ve rtised a r e TTY: 1 (800) 735-2900 available on an equal SUNFIRE REAL Estate LLC. has Houses, Duopportunity basis.

"This Instituteis an EQUAL HOUSING plexes Itt Apartments equal opportunity HIGHLAND VIEW OPPORTUNITY for rent. Call Cheryl Apartments provider" Guzman fo r l i s t ings, 541-523-7727.

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541-524-1534 2 BDRM, 701 1/2 F Ave. 208-739-2874 2805 L Street W /D h o o k- u p NEW FACILITY!! $550/mo. 1st, last, Itt 5 BD, 2b a $ 9 0 0 /m o Vanety of Sizes Available $200 cleaning deposit w ood hea t , c al l Secunty Access Entry 541-663-8410, leave 541-963-41 25 RV Storage msg. No pets.

NORTH BAKER 9th Dr Neighborhood 3-bdrm, 1 1/2 bath.

1589 sq. ft. home, 2-car garage in front and 2-car garage off alley. Gas forced heat.

Updated kitchen Itt baths, clean, spacious,lots

ROSE RIDGE 2 Subdtvtsion, Cove, OR. City: Sewer/Water available.

Regular price: 1 acre m/I $69,900-$74,900.

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880 - Commercial Property BEST CORNER location for lease on A dams Ave. LG. 1100 sq. ft.

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CUTE COTTAGE style 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath du2bd house, southside Free to good home Senior and plex, w/ d h o o kups, La Grande location, no ads are FREE! duel heat, corner lot, Disabled Complex smoking o r pet s, SECURESTORAGE (4 lines for 3 days) o ff-street p a r k i n g . $ 595 / m o ca II $650/month, $675 de541-963-4907 Affordable Housing!

Surveillance posit. No pets/smokRent based on income Cameras 3-bdrm, 2 bath, 550 - Pets ing.

541-786-6058 UNION 2b d, 1 ba s gc ELKHORN VILLAGE Income restnctions apply Computenzed Entry 2,100 sq. ft $695, senior discount, Call now to apply' APARTMENTS Covered Storage on 1,7 acres with pets ok. 541-910-0811 A FFORDABLE S T U Senior a n d Di s a b l ed Super size 16'x50' a creek and timber DENT HOUSING. 5 Beautifully updated Housing. A c c e pt ing $255,000 bd, 5 ba, plus shared 760 - Commercial Community Room, 541-523-2128 applications for those Sroker owned and Rentals aged 62 years or older featunng a theater room, kitchen, al l u ti llities priced to se////!

3100 15th St. Use ATTENTION paid, no smoking, no BEAUTY SALON/ as well as those dis- a pool table, full kitchen Baker City Travis Bloomer GETTERSto help and island, and an pets, $800/mo Itt $700 The Whitney abled or handicapped Office space perfect your ad stand out dep. 541-910-3696 of any age. Income reelectnc fireplace.

Land Company for one or two operalike this!!

541-519-3250 Renovated units! strictions apply. Call ters 15x18, icludeds Call a classified rep %ABC STORESALL% Candi: 541-523-6578 Beautiful B r and New restroom a n d off TODAY to a s k how!

Please call 3bd, 2b a a l l a p p l i- street parking.

MOVF INSPFCIAl! Baker City Herald ances, fenced yard, (541) 963-7015 • Rest of February '15 825 - Houses for $500 mo Itt $250 dep 541-523-3573 for more information.

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RENT FREE 541-91 0-3696 ask for Julie www.virdianmgt.com $1,100mo + dep. Mt. • Rent a unit for 6 mo LaGrande Observer FURNISHED STUDIO TTY 1-800-735-2900 Emily Prop. Mgt. get 7th mo. FREE COMMERCIAL OR retail 541-935-3151 8E 1 TO 2-BDRM APTS. 541-952-1074 (Units 5x10 up to 10x30) space for lease in hisask for Erica Utilites paid, includes Thisinstituteis an Equal 541-523-9050 t oric Sommer H e l m internet/cable. Starting at Building, 1215 Wash$575. 541-388-8382 VERY NICE large deluxe. i ngton A v e ac r o s s Built in 2013. 3 bdrm, from post office. 1000 12 X 20 storage with roll 3 BD 2ba house. New HOME SWEET HOME up door, $70 mth, $60 2 ba, heated garage, plus s.f. great location Cute Itt Warm 1-bdrm apt Opportunity Provider sun room, hardward deposit 541-910-3696 fenced back yard, all 1355 Dewey ¹1, $400 $700 per month with 5 floors, u n derground appliances i n cluded, year lease option. All No Smoking, no pets. spinkler system, f i nw/s/g pd. Absolutely utilities included and 795 -Mobile Home Call Ann Mehaffy i shed b a s e ment , i n LA GRANDE, OR N o S m o k ing I t t N o parking in. A v a ilable Spaces (541 ) 519-0698 f loor circulating h o t P ets. $12 0 0 / m o . n ow , Ed Moses:(541)519-1814 pl eas e woard heat, attic storTHUNDERBIRD $ 100 0 d ep . call 541-786-1133 for SPACES AVAILABLE, a ge, s t o rage s h e d, LARGE, U P S T A IRS 541-91 0-3696 one block from SafeAPARTMENTS more information and much m o r e ! 204 605 - Market Basket 1-BDRM., W/S/G/ pcI. 307 20th Street way, trailer/RV spaces. viewing.

Spnng Ave La Grande. $ 450/mo. 1 s t. , l a s t W ater, s e w er , g a r TOWNHOUSE DUPLEX $167,900. For viewing plus secunty. 1621 1/2 COVE APARTMENTS bage. $200. Jeri, manHONEY BEES for rent in La Grande. INDUSTRIAL P ROPVa IIey Ave., B a ker 1906 Cove Avenue ERTY. 2 bay shop with a ger.

La Gra n d e ca II 541-910-7478 for SALE N ewer 3 b d rm , 2 . 5 541-962-6246 C ity.

No s mok i n g Nuc: Queen, 4 Ibs of b ath, l a rg e f e n c e d office. 541-910-1442 541-497-0955 UNITS AVAILABLE bees, 4 frames of yard, garage, AC, and FOR SALE:3bd, 2ba, w/ NOW! NORTHEAST honey, pollen Itt brood: more. $995 mo, plus J acuzzi t ub , f e n c ed Nelson Real Estate PROPERTY $125 dep. Call 541-910-5059 yard, Itt a dog kennel, TRAILER SPACE in UnAPPLY today to qualify Complete Hives: Has Rentals Available! for details.

MANAGEMENT 541-786-8793 ion, avail.

March 8th, 541-523-5485 for subsidized rents at 541-910-0354 Cover, deep box, bo W /s/g. $2 50 / m o . these quiet and tom board, 10 frames NEWER 4 BD, 2 ba, gas 67 (541)562-5411 centrally located with queen/bees: $210 GREAT HOME, shop, loA/C, energy efficient Commercial Rentals multifamily housing Queens: $40 1200 plus sq. ft. profescation. Owner may fidw, garage, no smok STUDIO $450 Itt 1-bdrm. properties. n ance, $ 2 k do w n , WANTED HONEY sional office space. 4 ing/pets, $895/mo. $550. Utilities includ. bee equipment/sup offices, reception 541-963-9430 $1170/mo. ahuber© 541-51 9-7366 pliesall types, new or 1, 2 8t 3 bedroom eou.edu, 541-534-2155 area, Ig. conference/ units with rent based used (hives, boxes, break area, handicap 725 - Apartment NEWER D U PLEX for on income when frames, tools, etc.). access. Pnce negotiar ent.

3bd, 2 ba, g a s Rentals Union Co. ava ila ble.

Call Don ble per length of IN LA GRANDE. 1- 3bcl fireplace, A/C, large (541 ) 519-4980 lease. $ 110,000, 1 - 4bc l fenced yard and more!

CENTURY 21 Pro)ect phone ¹: $ 130,00 .

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MANAGEMENT OFFICE SPACE approx TTY: 1(800)735-2900 630 - Feeds 700 sq ft, 2 offices, re750 Houses For La randeRentals.com cept area, break room, 805 - Real Estate 2ND CROP Alfa Ifa 850 - Lots & PropRent Baker Co. common r e strooms, $220/ton. Small bales, (541)953-1210 erty Baker Co. a ll utilitie s pa i d , 2 + bd , m a u f a ctored Baker City $500/mo + $450 dep. home on private lot, 541-51 9-0693 CIMMARON MANOR *LIVE INPAR ABISE* SENIOR AND 541-91 0-3696 mountain view, fenced ICtngsvtew Apts.

DISABLED HOUSING Beautiful Home. back yard, will sacroSUPREME QUALITY 2 bd, 1 ba. Call Century Clover Glen PRIME COMMERCIAL 2-bdrm,1-bath fice whats owning on grass hay. No rain, barn 21, Eagle Cap Realty.

Apartments, space for Rent. 1000 mortgage in Sumpter. stored. More info: 541-963-1210 208-859-1862 sq. ft. plus 250 sq. ft.

2212 Cove Avenue, W/S/G paid.

Wood 541-51 9-3439 La Grande stove Itt propane. loft, office and bathCLOSE TO EOU, small Clean Itt well appointed 1 Pnvate nverside park room, w/s i n cluded, studio, all utilities pd, TOP QUALITY 25 ton Plowed in winter paved parking, located 820 - Houses For no smoking/no pets, Itt 2 bedroom units in a grass hay for sale. in Island City. MUST Sale Baker Co. quiet location. Housing $450/mo. + dep. $395 mo, $300 dep.

Small bales. No rain, for those of 62 years 541-894-2263 Zoned for 2 potential SE E! Ca II 541-963-3496 2.94 COUNTRY ACRES 541-91 0-3696. undercover. o r older, as w ell a s after 10am. home sites. w/ 2001 Manufactured 541-263-1591 25'x40' Pavilion with CLOSE TO park Itt pool, t hose d i s a b le d or OREGON TRAIL PLAZA 3 bdrm Home $69,000 2 vaulted facilities on h andicapped of a n y 2 bd, no smoking, no + We accept HUD + 780 - Storage Units w / $ 1 5,000. d o w n . age. Rent based on inproperty, fenced Itt 655 - Tack pets, $450/mo, $400 541-519-9846 Durkee 1bdrm mobile home come. HUD vouchers gated. Timber, Pine dep. 541-910-3696. starting at $400/mo.

Creek runs though, accepted. Please call CUSTOM MADE saddle Includes W/S/G 541-963-0906 well. 12 miles from FAMILY HOUSING

by Huston in Baker City.

RV spaces avail.

Nice TDD 1-800-735-2900 Baker City. $169,000 R18 and 15.25 seat.

•MiniWa - rehouse quiet downtown location Travis Bloomer Pinehurst Apartments Numbered and dated.

541-523-2777 • Outside Fenced Parking The Whitney This institute is an equal 1502 21st St. 2-toned, exc. condition, • ReasonableRates Land Company La Grande opportuni ty provider used only 3 times.

1-BDRM, 1 bath. W/S in541-519-3250 For informationcall: Breast collar, matching c luded. G a s h e a t , cinch Itt bucking strap. A ttractive one and tw o 528-N18days fenced yard. $525/mo.

75'X120' LOT. bedroom units. Rent $1600/OBO 541-51 9-6654 825 G St. $49,000.

5234MleVel)ingS based on income. In541-786-4545 (Union) 541-51 9-6528 23.7 ACRES + come restrictions ap378510th Street www.La rande North end of ply. Now accepting apUnity Reservoir in FSBO - 1929 Grove St. For Rent Rentals.com plications. Call Lone at Tear down and build your Rattlesnake Estates (541 ) 963-9292. new home, fantastic lot!

Secluded Lakefront 2 BDRM, 1 ba, corner 1568 sq. ft. manufactured $32,500 (405) 255-7097 This institute is an equal lot, no smoking or 3-bdrm, 2 bath home. opportunity provider. pets, $600/mo, $300 A/C, Forced Air Heat, TDD 1-800-735-2900 sec. dep. must have Metal Roof, Vaulted

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Observer Day: 5 4 1-523-4464,

Ceilings, 2 pastures, + Security Fenced 2 wells Itt Sm. Shop.

Beautiful Mtn Views! + Coded Entry 3 Tax Lots, Zoned R2 + Lighted foryourprotection MUST SELL!!!! + 6 differentsize urits $225,000 CaII: (503)555-4759 + Lots of RVstorage htt:// ortland.crai shst.or / mlt/reo/4880235444.html 41298 Chico Rd, Baker City off Pbcahontas I

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Zoned CG. Two contiguous Pnme Commercial properties being sold together

BELOW ASSESSED value. High traffic visibility, convenient location to shopping,

schools, churches, library, Iust blocks from the Iconic "Geiser Grand Hotel" Excellent foot traffic. Next to the Leo Adler pathway Lot 4400 is a vacant lot that has all city servtces in place ready

to develop or use for parking. Lot 4300 has a charming "Vintage" home with full basement, handicap parking and bathroom, Large deck and attached storage bldg.

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signia of compliance is Descnption of Property: illegal: call B u i lding C hairs, m i c r o w a v e , Codes (503) 373-1257. suitcases, lamp, rug, books, dishes, t oys, movies, clothes and 970 - Autos For Sale boxes of m i scellaneous items unable to in1982 JEEP Wagoneer vetory $800/OBO

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Estate, Inc. 845 Camp2014 TRAILS West 2 bell, Baker City, Orehorse slant trailer. Like gon, 5411-523-6485 new used four times. $7,400. 208-859-1 862. Legal No. 00039859 Published: February 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 2015

TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE TS No . : 022091-OR Loan No.: " ' " ' 8066 Reference is made to t hat certain trust deed (the

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1001 - Baker County Legal Notices 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

1001 - Baker County Legal Notices $842.50 Total: $7,582.50 Date:

06/01/1 4 thru 07/01/14 No.: 2 Amount: $993.55 Total: p roperty s i t uated i n $1987.10 Baker County, Oregon: LOT 4 AND LOT "C", IRON HORSE VIL- Date: LAGE, ACCORDING 07/02/1 4 thru 01/01/15 TO THE O F FICIAL No.: 6 PLAT THEREOF, IN Amount: THE CITY OF SUMP- $1,092.78 T ER, COUNTY O F Total: BAICER AND STATE $6,556.68 OF OREGON. APN: 0953732D / 905 Late Charges: /16696 and 09S3732D $42.13 / 920 / 1 6696 Comm only known as : 4 Beneficiary Advances: IRON HORSE LOOP $0.00 SUMPTER, OREGON 97877 Th e c u r r e nt Foreclosure Fees and b eneficiary is: W e l l s Expenses: Fa rgo Ba nk, N.A. Both $735.00 the beneficiary and the trustee have elected Total Required to to sell the above-de- Reinstate: scribed real property $16,903.41 to satisfy the o b liga- TOTAL REQUIRED TO tions secured by t he PA YOFF: Deed of Trust and no- $108,197.71 tice has been recorded pursuant t o ORS By reason of the default, the beneficiary has de86.752(3). The default clared all obligations for which the foreclos ure is m ad e i s t h e secured by the Deed of Trust i m m ediately grantor's failure to pay when due, the followdue and payable, in-

"Deed of Trust") executed by P H I LIP J TAYLOR AND MARY M HENNESSY TAYing sums: LOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE AN D E L IZA- Delinquent Payments: BETH DALTON ENG- Date: L ISH, A SING L E 09/01/1 3 thru 05/01/14 WOMAN, as Grantor, No.: 9 t o F I DE LITY N A - Amount: T IONAL TITLE I NS

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trustee's fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to On March 12,2015 at the the terms and condihour of 10:00 a.m. at tions of the Deed of t he U n i o n Co u n t y Sheriff's Office, 1109 Trust Whereof, notice hereby is g i ven t h at ICAve, La Grande, Orethe undersigned trusgon, the defendant's tee, CLEAR RECON interest will b e s o ld, C ORP., w hose a d sublect to redemption, dress is 621 SW Mornin the r ea l p r operty son Street, Suite 425, commonly known as: Portland, OR 97205, 109 North 2nd St, Uni on, Or 97883. T h e will on 5/21/2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, court case number is standard time, as es14-04-49057, w h e re tablished b y ORS J ames B . N u t te r 5 Company, its succes187.110, A T TH E FRONT ENTRANCE sors in interest and/or TO T H E BA I CER assigns is plaintiff, and COUNTY C O U RT- Vernon T. Jones aka H OUSE, 1995 3 R D Vernon Thomas Jones; S T., B A ICE R, O R United States of Amer97814, sell at p u blic ica; State of Oregon; auction to the highest and Occupants of the Premises is defendant. bidder for cash the inThe sale is a p u b lic terest in the above-described real property auction to the highest which the grantor had b idder f o r c a s h o r or had power to conc ashier's c h e c k , i n vey at the time it exehand, made out to Unc uted th e D e e d o f ion County S heriff's T rust, t o gether w i t h Office. For more inforany interest which the mation on this sale go to: grantor or his success ors i n i n t e rest a c - www.ore onshenffs. com sales.htm quired after the execut ion of t h e D e e d o f T rust, t o s a t isfy t h e Published: February 9, foregoing obligations 1 6, 23 , 2 0 1 5 a n d thereby secured and March 2, 2015 t he c o st s a n d e x penses of sale, includ- Legal No. 00039907 i ng a reas o n a b l e charge by the trustee. NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S Notice is further given SALE that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the On March 18, 2015 at nght to have the forehour of 10:00 a.m. closure p r o c e e ding the at the Union County dismissed a n d t he Sheriff's Office, 1109 D eed of T r us t r e i nICAve, La Grande, Orestated by payment to gon, the defendant's the beneficiary of the interest will b e s o ld, e ntire a m o un t t h e n sublect to redemption, d ue (other t han t h e in the r ea l p r operty portion of pnncipal that commonly known as: would not then be due 905 1 5 t h St, La h ad no d e f ault o c G rande, O r 9 7 8 5 0 . curred), together with court case numthe costs, t r u stee's The ber i s 1 4 - 02-48888, and attorneys' f e es, w her e J PM o r g a n and curing any other Chase Bank, National default complained of A ssociation, it s s u c i n the Notice of D e c essors i n in t e r e s t fault by tendering the and/or assigns is plainperformance required t iff, a n d J u d d A . u nder th e D e e d o f Waibel; Joanne M. Trust at any time not Waibel akaJoanne M. later than five days beS mith; F o r d M o t o r fore the date last set Credit Company, LLC; for sale. Without limitand Occupants of the ing the trustee's disPremises are d efenclaimer of representadants. Th e sale is a tions o r w a r r a nties, p ublic auction to t h e Oregon law r e quires highest bidder for cash the trustee to state in or cashier's check, in this notice that some hand, made out to Unresidential p r o p erty ion County S heriff's sold at a trustee's sale Office. For more informay have been used mation on this sale go in ma nu f a c t u r i n g to: methamphetamines, www.ore onshenffs. the chemical compocom sa les. htm n ents o f w h i c h a r e k nown t o b e t o x i c .

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9199.20001 Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Walter M. Osterloh, as grantor, to Stewart Title Co., as trustee, in favor o f Da v i d C .

Baum of Baum Smith 5 Eyre LLC, as beneficiary, dated 03/19/12, recorded 04/13/12, in the mortgage records of Union County, Oregon, a s 2 0 1 2 1129, covenng the following described real property situated in said county and state, to wit: The North 71 feet of Lot 7 in Block 4 of Pleasant H ome Addition to L a Grande, Union County, Oregon, according to the recorded plat of s ai d

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(03S 3805 D B-1604; Ref. ¹1246) Tract 2: B eginnin g at t he Southwest corner of L ot 2 i n B l ock 4 o f Pleasant Home Addition to La Grande, Union County, Oregon, and running t h e nce North along the West line of said Lot, 71 feet t o a p o in t 1 5 0 f e e t South of t h e N o r t hw est corner o f s a i d Lot 2; thence at nght

angles East 131 feet to the Southeast corner of land conveyed t o Owe n A l le n a n d wife (Deed Book 145, Page 2 4 4 , U nio n County); thence South parallel with the East line of said Lot 2, a distance of 71 feet to a point on the South line of said Lot 2, which is 4 4 feet West o f t h e S outheast corner o f said Lot; thence West 131 feet to th e point of beginning; (Being otherwise d e s c ribed as the South 71 feet of the West 131 feet of Lot 2, Block 4, Pleasant Home Addition to L a G r a nde , U n i o n County, Oregon, according t o t h e re corded Plat of said Addition)

(03S 3805 D B-1600; Ref. ¹ 1 242) P ROPERTY ADDRESS: 2207 N . Maple Street L a G rande, O R 9 7 8 5 0

Both the b e n eficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following: $35,348.50 with interest thereon at the rate of 9 percent per a nnu m be gi n n i n g 03/1 9/12; plus attorney fees of $652.50; 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 : $35,348.50 with interest thereon at the rate of 9 percent per ann um b e g i n ni ng 03/1 9/12; plus attorney fees of $652.50; 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 trust ee will o n M a y 2 0 , 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 auction to the highest bid-

the trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing oblig ations t h ereby s e cured and the c o sts and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that for reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant t o ORS 8 6 . 7 8 6 and 86.789 must be timely c ommunicated i n a w ritten r e quest t h a t c omplies w i t h t h a t statute addressed to the trustee's "Urgent Request Desk" either by personal delivery to the trustee's physical o ffices (call fo r a d dress) or by first class, certified mail, r e turn receipt requested, addressed to th e t r u stee's post office box a ddress set f o rt h i n this notice. Due to pot ential conflicts w i t h

federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the sublect property will only receive information concerning the lender's estimated or actual bid. Lender bid i nformation i s al s o available at the t r ust ee' s w e b sit e , www.northwesttrustee.com. Notice is furt her given t ha t a n y person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, a t any t im e p r io r t o five days before the d ate last set fo r t h e sale, to have this foreclosure p r o c e e ding dismissed a n d t he trust deed reinstated b y payment t o th e beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due h ad no d e f ault o c curred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that i s capable o f b e i n g cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, and in addit ion t o p a y i n g s a i d sums or tendenng the performance necess ary to cure the d e f ault, b y p a y ing a l l costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation 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 any. Without l i m iting t he t r u s t e e ' s d is -

claimer of representation o r w ar r a n t ies, 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. The t rustee's rules of auction may be accessed 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 586-1900 O sterloh, Walter M .

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I l2years. During the time we were together Abby, they asked to movein here.Shelives we shared many experiences, including a here for nothing and pays nothing for food or transportation. GodforbidIask herto do miscarrmge. Now he wants to be alone. He doesn't want to date or have any relationsomethingaround hereto help out.Who's ship because he says he feels "love is different right? now."

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I don't carry it with me every minute of But at leastforthe present,acceptthatthe relationship is over and don't blame yourseK theday.Atwork Ican bebusy taking orders, You could benefit from talking to a dealing with clients, having a conference with my boss orusing the restroom. But if counselor about everything you have been I don't answer, my husband leaves nasty through.Iagreeyou arenotready to date right now and, &ankly, you shouldn't until messages asking why I have aphoneifI'm you are more healed emotionally. If you not going to pick up or respond to a text. I have older, experienced women in your life alwaysdo itassoon asIam able. with whom you can talk, it's important that I have explained the reality of what I might beinvolved with when he contacts me. you do. The feelings you are experiencing are normal under the circumstances, includ- I have told him his demand thatI always be ing your loss of self-esteem. I'm glad you immediately available is selfrsh, to no avail.

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BOSTON — A storm brought a new round of wind-whipped snow to New England on Sunday, accompanied by near-whiteout conditions and lightning strikes in coastal areas aspeople contended with a fourth winter onslaught in less than a month.

A blizzard warning was in effect for coastal communities &om Rhode Island to Maine, with no reprieve in sight: A bone-chilling blast of cold, with lows of minus-10 degrees was in the Sunday nightforecastin partsofthe region.

Frank Libby, who was out trying to find newspapers in Boston Sunday morning, said it seems every few days the city is getting slammed with another foot of snow.

"It's historic. It's biblical," the 62-year-old attorney said as he walked down a deserted street in the city's Back Bay neighborhood."I think we're in uncharted territory. People just don't know how to deal with the logistics of it."

He had one message for Mother Nature:"Give us a break."

A foot of snow had fallen across much of eastern Massachusetts by Sunday morning, with Ipswich and Salisbury recording 20 inches, according to the National W eatherService.Beforeitis allover,coastalareasofNew Hampshire and southern Maine could see up to 2 feet, weather forecasters said.

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William Babcock, a weather service meteorologist, said gustscould max out at 75 mph — hurricane territory — on Cape Cod. On Cape Ann north of Boston, Patrick McGehee saidhe was gratefulispower did not go out, especially after witnessing the storm's strength when he took his dog outside Sunday morning.

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TUESDAY • Prep girls basketball:Pine Eagle at Joseph,1A Old Oregon League District play-in game, 5 p.m.

• Prep boys basketball: Griswold at Wallowa 1A Old Oregon League District play-in game, 6 p.m.

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The La Grande swimming teams brought home a pair of district titles, as both the boys and the girls breezed past the competition to win team championships at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 meet Saturday in Madras.

The girls totaled 259 points, 75 in front of runnerup Catlin Gabel, for their ninth straight district win.

The boys team outdistanced second-place Madras by 102 points, as the Tigers rang up 328 team points.

"I am so proud of the kids," head coach Darren Dutto said."They swam like champions. More importantly, they acted like champions. They racedwelland gave their competitorstherespectthey were due."

La Grande set four district records at the meet. The first was in the girls 200-yard medley relay race. Hannah Roberts, Shelby Baker, Abbey Felley and Erin Bodfish won the relay with a time of 1 minute, 57.52 seconds, breaking La Grande's mark from last year by 0.6 seconds.

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Mixing Broadway and basketball, this NBAAII-Star Game was a West Side Story.

Russell Westbrook scored 41 points, one shy of the AllStar record, and the Western Conference beatthe East 163-158 on Sunday night in the highestscoring All-Star Game ever.

The Oklahoma City speedster had a record 27 points by halftime and closed out the scoring with two free throws, falling one point shy of Wilt Chamberlain's 42 points in the 1962 game. He was voted the game's MVP at Madison Square Garden.

The NBA's return to New York showed off everything about the Big Apple, and by the time Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" played after the game, it was clear Westbrook was king of the hill.

Knicks cutties with Stoudemire Amar'e Stoudemire's tenure with the New York Knicks ended Sunday when he reached an agreement on a buyout from the franchise, league sources have confirmed.

Stoudemire, who was in the final season of a five-year, $99.7 million contract, intends to sign with a team in playoff contention after clearing waivers.

The Dallas Mavericks are considered the front-runners to sign Stoudemire, sources said last week. A source told ESPNDallas.com that the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns have also expressed interest.

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Eastern Oregon University track and field athleteTravis Simpson practices his long jump during a recent Mountaineer practice.

asin seven ee • Eastern Oregon track and field athlete leaving last year in the past with greatstarttosenioryear

By Josh Benham The Observer

Eastern Oregon University track and field assistant coach Jeff Hoskisson knows it's just a matter of time for Travis Simpson in the high jump.

"He's had three meets where we've triedseven feet,"Hoskisson said."He's goingat seven-footbarsin practice.It's inevitable one of these days. It may not come indoors, but one of these meets thisyear,he'sgoing to clear seven feet."

But to Travis, the thought of attaining that hallowed mark wasn't something he could envision at the start of his Mountaineer career. '%e talked about him being a seven-footer as a freshman, and he just laughed," Hoskisson said."No way he could see himself doing that."

If, or more accurately, when, he does reachseven feet,he'd join some select company in the Eastern program, as only two other Mountie men have clearedseven feetin the school'shistory. For Simpson, his eyes are squarely set on reaching that.

"Seven feet, that is the goal," Simpson said."I want seven foot."

Based on his senior season, he is well on his way.

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La Grande had hoped to equal last season's output with seven wrestlers earning a state tournament berth.

The Tigers exceeded that Saturday.

Nine La Grande wrestlers earned state tournament berths at the 4A Special District 4 regional tournament at McLoughlin High.

La Grande has picked up its sixth Greater Oregon League conference win as it beat Ontario 62-32 Friday in Ontario.

"Auslin iMcDaniel-Perrinl and Rachel iAIexanderl have never lost a conference game in their fours years at La Grande,"Tigers head coach Doug Girdner said."It is really niceto havea perfectconferencerecord."

Avery Albrecht led the Tigers with 26 points and two 3-pointers. Lacey Miles had 11 points and three 3-pointers. Kylin Collman added 10 points. aTo get here, is a great accomplishment," Girdnersaid.'%e are goingtobeready to play, especially with the home court advantage."

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'%e had a really good day," head coach Klel Carson said.

"I'm tremendously proud of the kids. They're really peaking at the right time. Last year we had one of the best teams in the state and qualified seven kids, and this year we got nine."

Leading the charge was senior Cole Rohan, who scratcheddistrictchampion offhis career wish-list. Rohan SeeNine I Page 4C

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Wallowa knew it would be in storefora battle againstPowder

Valley.

"Because we beat them at their home earlier, I think that Powder Valley was ready to fight,"Wallowa senior Taylor Harshfield said.

Still, few could have predicted what unfolded Saturday in Wallowa — a back-and-forth Old Oregon League overtime thriller,

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which featured two clutch baskets with seconds on the clock from both teams. And that was just to end regulation.

But in a contest filled with momentum swings, it was the Cougars who ended up getting the last laugh, as they edged the Badgers, 51-50,Saturday in an Old Oregon League finale in Wallowa.

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Simpson was given last week's Cascade Collegiate Conference field athlete of the week for his performance at the Jackson's Invitational Feb. 6 and 7 in Nampa, Idaho, where he cleared 6-11 in the high jump to win the event.

It was the third-best mark in Eastern history, and also the third-best jump in the NAIA this indoor season.

He followed that up with another first-place finish in the high jump at the Boise State Team Challenge Saturday in Nampa, clearing 6-9 '/2. At the Bronco Invitational in Nampa Jan. 24, Simpson moved into second all time for the Mounties in the triple jump with a mark of 47-0 '/4, and also won the high jump with a leap of 6-10 '/4.

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La Grandeboys take care ofbusiness La Grande throttled Ontario, 67-27, Friday onthe road tocomplete a perfect6-0 GOL season. The Tigers i17-5 overall) host the conference title game Saturday.

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start in school history with a 23-2 record, as Frank Kaminsky scored 23 points to lead No. 5 Wisconsin to a 68-49 victory over Illinois in a Big Ten matchup Sunday.

back, one of seven players in NFL history with a 2,000 yard season, after just one season, declining to exercise a $500,000 option bonus.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015

SPORTS

SCOREBOARD GP W L OT PlsGF GA Nashville 5 6 38 12 6 8 2170 131 St. Louis 5 6 37 15 4 7 8178 137 NHL Standings Chicago 5 7 35 18 4 7 4172 131 Winnipeg 58 29 19 10 68 160 153 EASTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota 5 5 28 20 7 6 3153 149 Atlantic Division Dallas 5 6 26 22 8 6 0175 179 GP W LOT Pts GFGA Colorado 56 23 22 11 57 144 159 Montreal 55 3 6 15 4 7 6 148 123 Pacific Division Tampa Bay 58 35 17 6 7 6 189 156 GP W L OT PlsGF GA Detroit 54 31 1 3 10 72 160 139 A naheim 57 3 5 15 7 7 7169 160 Boston 55 28 2 0 7 6 3 144 141 5 8 2 9 21 8 6 6164 165 Florida 55 24 1 9 12 60 135 153 S an Jose Ottawa 54 22 2 2 10 54 152 152 V ancouver 5 5 31 21 3 6 5155 145 56 31 2 2 3 6 5162 144 Toronto 57 2 32 9 5 5 1 160 175 Calgary Bulfalo 56 16 3 7 3 3 5 104 193 LosAngeles 55 25 18 12 62 152 148 Arizona 57 2 03 0 7 4 7129 189 Metropolitan Division E dmonton 5 7 16 32 9 4 1131 191 GP W LOT Pts GFGA All Times PST N.Y. Islanders 56 37 18 1 7 5 179 156 Saturday's Games Pittsburgh 5 6 3 2 15 9 7 3 161 141 Montreal 2, Toronto 1, SO N.Y. Rangers 54 33 16 5 7 1 168 131 Winnipeg 5, Detroit 4, SO Washington 57 30 17 10 70 168 145 Ottawa 7, Edmonton 2 Philadelphia 56 24 22 10 58 151 162 N.Y. Islanders 6, Columbus 3 Columbus 5 4 2 4 27 3 5 1 142 170 Nashville 3, New Jersey 1 New Jersey 56 21 26 9 5 1 124 154 Minnesota 6, Carolina 3 Carolina 54 1 9 2 8 7 4 5 120 147 N.Y. Rangers 5, Arizona 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Colorado 4, Dallas 1 Central Division

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Calgary 3, Vancouver 2 Los Angeles 3, Washington 1

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Arizona at Colorado, 6 p.m.

Boston at Calgary, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

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Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 39 14 736 NBA Standings Houston 36 17 679 3 Dallas 36 19 655 4 EASTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 34 19 642 5 Atlantic Division New Orleans 27 26 509 12 W L Pct GB Northwest Division Toronto 36 17 . 6 79 W L Pct GB Brooklyn 21 3 1 . 4 0 4 14'/2 36 17 679 Boston 2 0 3 1 . 3 9 2 1 5 Portland Oklahoma City 28 25 528 8 Philadelphia 1 2 41 . 2 2 6 2 4 Denver 20 33 377 16 New York 1 0 43 . 1 8 9 2 6 Utah 19 34 358 17 Southeast Division Minnesota 11 42 208 25 W L Pct GB Pacific Division Atlanta 43 11 . 7 96 W L Pct GB Washington 3 3 21 . 611 1 0 Golden State 42 9 824 Charlotte 2 2 30 . 423 2 0 L.A. Clippers 35 19 648 8'/2 Miami 2 2 30 . 423 2 0 Phoenix 29 25 537 14'/2 Orlando 1 7 39 . 3 0 4 2 7 Sacramento 18 34 346 24'/2 Central Division L.A. Lakers 13 40 245 30 W L Pct GB Sunday's Games Chicago 34 20 . 6 30 West 163, East 158 Cleveland 33 22 ,6 0 0 1 ' / 2 Milwaukee 30 23 ,5 6 6 3 ' / 2 NCAA Men Detroit 2 1 33 . 389 1 3 Sunday Indiana 2 1 33 . 389 1 3 EAST WESTERN CONFERENCE

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Columbus at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.

Washington at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 4 p.m.

Buffalo at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.

Florida at Toronto, 4:30 p.m.

Dallas at St. Louis, 5 p.m.

San Jose at Nashville, 5 p.m.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASICETBALL

Bucknell 78, Army 75 Canisius 69, St. Peter's 55 Fordham 69, Saint Joseph's 55 Hofstra 81, Drexel 57 lona 60 Quinnipiac 57 Manhattan 79, Fairfield 70 SOUTH Towson 53, College of Charleston 50 UCF 56, Houston 54 VMI 84, The Citadel 69 MIDWEST Cleveland St. 67, III.-Chicago 59 Indiana 90, Minnesota 71 Loyola of Chicago 58, Bradley 53 N. Iowa 68, Missouri St. 57 Northwestern 66, lowa 61, OT Oakland 83, Detroit 78 Purdue 66, Nebraska 54 Valparaiso 62, Milwaukee 55 Wisconsin 68, lllinois 49 Youngstown St. 74, Wright St. 69 FAR WEST Arizona 86, Washington St. 59 Arizona St. 78, Washington 68 Colorado 64, Stanford 58 Utah 76, California 61

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and Levi Carperi220lplaced second for the Huskies, and Jordan Vermillion finished third at 170.

Union/Cove placed ninth behind Taran Hardwick's first-place finish at 126.

Chad Witty took second at 182.

Imbler's Taylor Tandy took first at 220 to lead the Panthers to 11th place, and Tyler Tandy placed third at

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Joseph finished 12th behind third-place showings

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Enterprise placed 13th behind Cole Farwell's fourthplace finish at 113.

Wallowa came in at 14th place, with Micah Fuller placing first at 195.

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Eastern Oregon University's Airashay Rogers, right, drives to the lane as Corban University's Jade Lowery defends Friday during a Cascade Collegiate Conference game at Quinn Coliseum. The Mountaineers won 67-58 in overtime.

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Maya Ah You was determined to make the most of the next chance she got.

After just missing a potential gamewinner at the buzzer in regulation, the No. 21 Eastern Oregon University fieshman swished a pair of 3-pointers to start overtime.

The Mountaineers tookit fiom there, playing downhill for the remainder of the extra period to earn a 67-58 Cascade Collegiate Conference victory over Corban University Friday, remaining atop the conference standings with their eighth straight win.

With about 30 seconds remaining, the Warriors' Jade Lowery missed a baseline jumper with the score tied at 53-all, and Eastern secured the rebound. Following a timeout, Ah You was just off on her 3-point attempt with seconds left, and the game went to overtime.

She wasted no time in the extra period.

Ah You drained back-to-back treys in the overtime's first minute to give Eastern a 59-53 cushion.

"I was ready to shoot if I was open and ready to take the opportunities that I got," Ah You said."It definitely gave me more motivation to make the next ones in overtime."

Eastern's Airashay Rogers hit a pair of free throws with three minutes left to extend the lead to eight before Corban's Tara Van Weerdhuizen stopped the run with a bucket inside. With 1:57 on the clock, Nikki Osborne was fouled and made the first free throw for the Mounties to give them a 62-55 advantage. She missed the second, but Ah You snaggedthe offensiverebound. The Mounties ran some time ofE and with the shot clock winding down, Rogers hit a deep 3-pointer for a 10-point lead, effectively sealing the game.

"It helps when you score first in overtime, especially in overtime," head coach Anji Weissenfluh said.'You just get to play from a different perspective. iAirashay and Maya) have atremendous amount ofconfidence in their ability, and that's what you need in pressure situations. That's why we went back to Airashay, because she plays with a lot of confidence when we need her to."

Ah You and Rogers both scored a teamhigh 18 points, and Kassy Larson added 10 points and tied Nikki Osborne with nine rebounds to lead Eastern to an important overtimewin over thethird-placeWarri ors.

"It's huge, because it builds confidence in yourselves," Larson said."Especially when you reach overtimes, and they don't score much, it kind of takes away from the tiredness of overtime."

Eastern threatened to turn the game into a laugher after generating a 33-21 halftime lead. But the Warriors scored the first six points of the second, and a 15-4 Corban run

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Eastern Oregon University's Maya Ah You attempts a shot in the lane Friday.

AhYou tied Airashay Rogers with a team-high 18 points. midway through the half sliced the lead to 46-44. With just over five minutes remaining, Corban's Sadie Pilgeram's 3-pointer tied the game at 49-all, the first tie since it was

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Ah You scored on a runner to go up by two, but Van Weerdhuizen, who scored a game-high 22 points, knotted the score with a bucket. After Ah You's jumper in the lane, Corban's Payton Wilcox scored a layup to knot it at 53-all with 45 seconds left, where the score would remain until Ah You's first trey in overtime.

The win marked the first game without Jordan Klebaum, Eastern's fourth-leading scorer, who suffered a season-ending broken finger in practice earlier in the week.

"I'm really happy that they were able to fight,"Weissenfluh said.'We've been playing pretty well, and have been putting it to some teams. But tonight we had to fight the whole time. I liked our fight and I liked our adjustments we had to make without Jordan. I have confidence in all our kids, but when you lose a key person at this juncture, it's difficult. I was just proud how we were able to step up."

The Mounties followed that up with an 81-50 win Saturday over Northwest Christian University in their home finale, completing a 12-0 mark at Quinn Coliseum for the regular season. Ah You hit five 3-pointers to pace Eastern with 23 points.

Larsonadded 19 pointsand eightboards, Madeline Laan scored 15 points and Rogers chipped in 14 points.

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Eastern Oregon University sufferedanother heartbreaker at home Friday night.

Corban University's Jordan Carter appeared to have his shot rejected by Eastern' Michael Crane in the waning seconds, buta foulwascalled on De'Sean Mattox for a blocking call. Carter calmly sunk both free throws, and Mattox's desperation attempt from behind the arc was no good, as the Warriors escaped with a 65-64 win in a Cascade Coll egiate Conference game at Quinn Coliseum.

"Corban wins games because they're unbelievably solid," Eastern head coach Jared Barrett said."They play as hard as anyone else in the league. They just don't beat themselves, and they make youhave to beatthem.

We had too many mental mistakes that don't show up in the stat sheet. But the guys are playing harder. Now it's about playing smarter."

Mattox scored a game-high 25 points, Bryan McGriff added 20 points and ChristianParrottgrabbed a gamehigh 10rebounds. Mattox and McGriff shot a combined 17-for-28, butthe restofthe Mounties only made eight of their25 attempts.

"Bryan's hard to guard.

De'Sean, when he's making baskets, is really hard to guard, too,"Barrettsaid.

"Both those guys shot the ball well tonight, but they need some help."

Eastern was also done in

by Corban's Cyrus Ward, who scored14 ofhis 21pointsin the second half on a variety of moves in the post. ''We worked all week on staying down on his pump fakes, and he still got us up in the air," Barrett said.

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Eastern Oregon University's Bryan MCGriff takes a shot from the baseline against Corban University Friday at Quinn Coliseum. mistakes that I'm talking about. He's one of the better post players in the league, and he's not very big. I think he's6-foot-5,6-foot-6,but he's really crafty and smart around the basket."

It was 46-all in the second half after Eastern's Michael Crane completed an alley-oop from Deonta Edwards when Corban went on an 11-1 run with eight minutes left. The Mounties clawed back, with Edwards nailing a trey after McGriA"s bucket in close to slice the lead to three.

It was still a three-point game with 2:30 left when W ard scored after a series of pump fakes to extend the leadto63-58.Mat tox cutit back down to three with a pair of free throws, and made it a one-point game with a scoreafter crossing overthe Corban defense at the top of the key.

Eastern got a stop with 30 seconds left, and McGriA"s baseline jumper put Eastern in front, 64-63. With 13 seconds left, Corban went on the attack.

Carterdrove intothe lane and Crane delivered a vicious block, but Mattox was calledfor an apparent foul on the body with five seconds remaining. Carter drained both free throws to give the Warriors the lead, and Mattox couldn't get a clean look and was off on the potential game-winner.

Eastern also fell on Saturday to Northwest Christian University, 77-60. McGriff had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and Case Rada and Mattox both added 11 points.

But the Mounties struggled from the field, shooting just 31 percent as a team.

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overall, 4-12 CCCl play at Northwest University Friday.

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A number of Eastern Oregon University track and field athletes hit the NAIA"A" standard at the Boise St. Team Challenge in Nampa, Idaho, to wrap up its regular season meets Sattuday.

Travis Simpson won the highjump bydearing 6 feet, 91/2inches to win the event. It was the third time he's won an event this seasonin the highjump, and fourth"A" standaTd Simpson has achieved. He also finishedthiTdin the longjump.

Hans Roelle reached the"A" standard in the 800, taking first place with a time of1 minutes, 53.30 seconds.

For the fourth time this season, Harley McBride hit the"A" standard in the high jump, placing second with a jump of 5-6t/2.

Megan Sullivan hit the"A" standard in the 400-meter race, finishingin a time of 58.30

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In the 3,000, Lucas Updike placed second, reaching the"A" standard with a time of

8:39.53.

The women's 4-by-400 relay team, consisting of Sullivan, Emma Kost, Kendall Current and Ashanna Hodge, reached the"A" standard with arelaytime of3:58.45,goodfora second-place finish.

In the 1,000-meter run, Rachel Roelle broke the Eastern school record with a time of 3:10.64.

The Mounties cap off the indoor season with the NAIA indoor national championships March 5-7in Geneva,Ohio.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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Union picked up a 39-38 Wapiti League win at Imbler Saturday. awe started the fourth quarter down, but the way the boys fought back is amazing," Bobcats head coach Brett Dunten said."I hope this game will mature us."

Chase Houck had 12 points and eight rebounds, Quinn Evans had eight points, seven rebounds and one 3-pointer and J.D. Graves grabbed 14 rebounds to pace the Bobcats. The Panthers were led

by Trace VanCleave, who finished with 11 points and two 3-pointers.

Marshal Whitaker added eight points.

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'This was a big game for us," Panthers head coach Mike Mills said.

"I'm happy that we came out hard from thestart."

Trace VanCleave finished with 18 points and two 3-pointers. Brandon McGilvray had 17 points and one 3-pointer, and Hunter VanLeuven chipped in nine points.

The teams meet again Friday, when Imbler (17-5 overall, 8-4Wapiti) faces Union (15-7 overall, 10-2 Wapiti) in the firstround of the district tournament at Eastern Oregon University.

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Imbler's Joe Griffin, right, defends Union's Quinn Evans during a Wapiti League game Saturday in lmbler.

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Elgin picked up a 55-47 Wapiti League at home over Cove Friday.

Jake Burgess finished with 15 points and one 3-pointer for Elgin. Gage Little had 15 points, and Gavin Christenson chipped in 12 points for the Huskies. Derrick Murchison led the Leopards with 26 points, and two 3-pointers, and went 6-for-8 from the free-throw line.

'The boys are excited to be in the district tournament for the first time in 13 years," Huskies head coach Kevin Johnson said.

The following night, Cove lost, 71-41, to Burns at home.

"Burns is areally athletic team," Cove head coach TedRoy McBride said."My guys still played with a lot of heart."

Murchison led the Leopards with 21 points, three 3-pointers and went 6-for-7 fiom the &ee-throw line. Josiah Kellogg chipped in 11 points, one 3-pointer and went 2-for-2 fiom the line.

Cove finished the season 7-14 overall, and 3-9 in the Wapiti.

On Saturday, The Huskies couldn't fight past Grant Union and lost, 58-43, on the road.

Jake Burgess had 14 points.

Gage Little finished with nine points and Gavin Christenson and Chance Weaver had eight points apiece. awe are going to beworking better as a team," Johnson said.awe still have heart in us and we need to use it."

Elgin (8-16 overall, 4-8 Wapiti) will look for revenge as it plays Friday against Grant Union in the firstround of the district tournament at Eastern Oregon University.

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Wallowa senior Gareth Murray dribbles around the pressure defense of PowderValley's Gus McGinn during the Cougars' 61-56 Old Oregon League win in Wallowa Saturday.

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It was raining 3-pointers Saturday in Wallowa.

The Cougars drilled 10 treys, with seniors Karl Wellens and Gareth Murray combining for nine of them, as Wallowa scored the final six points to edge Powder Valley 61-56 in an Old Oregon League regular season finale.

With Wallowa trailing 56-55 with 45 seconds remaining, Wellens hit one of two freethrows to tie thescore.

After a Powder Valley miss on the otherend,Murray was fouled and made one of two &ee throws to take a 57-56 lead with 35 seconds left. The Badgers turned the ball over the next time down the court, and Wallowa's Cole Hafer was fouled. He nailed both his &ee throws to give the Cougars a 3-point advantage.

Powder Valley's Isaac Colton went for a quick 2-pointer around the 15-second mark, but his shot went in-and-out, and Wellens secured the rebound. After being fouled, Wellens drained both &ee throws with eight secondsleftto m ake ita tw o-possession game, sealing the win.

"I think our team is peaking right now, which is very good for us,"

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practicing a lot Wellens said.aw e're harder and we're giving more effort."

The win was Wallowa's third in the last five games, and avenged a 61-30 loss to the Badgers in North Powder Jan. 23. awe've come a long way,"Wallowa

Wallowa was ahead 37-35 in the third quarter when Wellens scored in between a pair ofbuckets by Wallowa's Koby Frye to take a 43-35 lead. Powder Valley would close it to a five-point game on Browne's 3-pointer to end the quarter. assistant coach Kaleb Oveson, who has The Cougars led 53-46 midway taken over much of the duties for his throughthe fourth when theBadgers father, Greg, said.'We're not even the put together a 10-2 run. McElligott same team. Again, we've had a lot of scored inside, and Eubanks followed really close losses. Weboth told them to with a trey that cut the lead to 55-54 keepgoing,because we aregettingbetwith just over a minute left. After both ter, and that's the main thing I kind of teams committed turnovers, Colton stressed on. As long as we're playing our scored to give Powder Valleyits final best basketball at districts, that's what lead at 56-55. we're looking for."

With both teams having matching Murray led the team with 23 points, league records, Powder Valley earned including six 3-pointers, and Wellens the tiebreak for fifth place, putting added 22 points with three treys. Hafer Wallowain sixth. Wallowa (9-12 overall, 5-7 OOLl hosts a district tournament added six points.

"I would say we would have to look at play-in game Tuesday against Griswold, ourselves likeleaders,"M urray said of while the Badgers (9-12 overall, 5-7 him and Wellens."A team needs leaders, OOLl face Pine Eagle in the first round and ifyou have two, it's better than one. of the district tournamentin Baker City So our teammates can look toward us, Thursday.

"I thinkit's really aboutrunning or I can look towards Karl, or him to me, for help. I think that helps everyUmg." through our offense and being more The Badgers were led by M McElpatient, rather than just trying to pass ligott with 15 points. Colton chipped in one time and taking the first shot with 11points, and Tanner Eubanks and you have," Murray said of the key for Cade Browne added nine points apiece. districts.

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Joseph fell short, losing to Nixyaawii, 52-34, Saturday night on the road in an Old Oregon League game.

"Nixyaawn is a really tough team," Eagles head coach Travis HuSnan said.

"Charlotte Barkely is just an amazing players. She's fast and hustles to the ball."

Alexis Sykora had 10 points for the Eagles. Natalie Williams scored eight points, and Satori Albee had seven points and 18 rebounds.

The previous night, Joseph lost, 66-59,atGriswold.

"Our turnovers were down, which is good for us," Eagles head coach Travis HuSnan said."The girls played their hearts out."

Alexis Sykora had 23 points. Satori Albee finished with 15 points and one 3-pointer. Lindsay Kemp chipped in 13 points.

Joseph (6-14 overall, 3-9 OOLl hosts a district tournament play-in game Tuesday against Pine Eagle.

Elgintakes care ofCove Elgin picked up a 27-16 Wapiti League win over Cove at home Friday 'Their defense was textbook all night long," Leopards head coach Brendan May said.

'They played well and hard all night."

Kayla Johnson finished with five points and one 3-pointer, and Kyndal Murchison and Kellie Nostrant each had three pointsapiecefor Cove. For the Huskies, Cheyanne Wilhelm finished with nine points, and Miah Slater chipped in with seven points. awe played great defense all night long," Huskies head coach Mike Slater said.awe played where we wanted to perform.

The following night, Cove lost 51-33 to Burns at home.

Cove finished its season 7-14 overall, and 3-9 in the Wapiti.

Elgin played its final game Saturday at Grant Union, losing 67-33.

Slater finished with 17 points. Katie Witherspoon and H annah McClure had fi ve points apiece, with McClure knocking down a 3-pointer. awe had a rough season," Slater said.awe will be losing four important seniors."

Elgin ended with a 7-17 overall record, and went 2-10 in the Wapiti.

3oseph splits pair Joseph lost at Nixyaawii, 58-24, Saturday in an Old Oregon League game. awe let the crowd and the players get into our heads," Eagles head coach Olan Fulfer said.awe had a ton of turnovers."

Noah DeLury had eight points topacethe Eagles.

The previous night at Griswold, the Eagles earned a 57-30 win.

'The boys came out hard in the fourth quarter to put it away," Fulfer said.'To be in the district tournament shows how much the boys accomplished this season."

Borgerdingled the Eagles with 18 points. Cayden DeLury finished with 16 points and Cody Stone had 11 points.

The Eagles (11-9 overall, 7-5 OOLlhave a fi rstround bye in the district tournament, which begins Thursday in Baker City.

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Union defeated Imbler, 5220, in a Wapiti League finale Saturday in Imbler.

Katie Barry led the Panthers with five points and one 3-pointer.

The previous night, Imbler losta 59-25 WapitiLeague game to Burns at home.

"I'm pleased that we made the district tournament," Imbler head coach Barry Bowers said. "The girls played tough all night long."

Amanda Feik and Whitney Wilber both had six points. Wilber knocked down two 3-pointers.

Union (19-3 overall, 9-3 Wapiti) faces Grant Union Friday in the district tourna-

ment at Eastern Oregon University.

Enterprise (9-12 overall, 4-8 Wapiti) faces Imbler

(9-13 overall, 4-8 Wapiti) in the district tournament Friday at Eastern Oregon University.

Outlaws fall at home Enterpris edropped aW apiti League home game,47-29, Friday to Grant Union.

Tiffanie George led the Outlaws with nine points.

Darby Gassett finished with six points and a pair of 3-pointers. awe got down way too early against a strong team," Cherise Kaechele/The Observer Enterprise head coach Mike Union's EllyWells pushes the ball up the floor Saturday during a Wapiti League conCrawford said. test with Imbler at Imbler.

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La Grande wrestler Corey Isaacson wrestles in the 113-pound division, where he finished second, at the 4A Special District 4 regional tournament Saturday.

La Grande's Bryce Ebel swims during the 400-yard freestyle medley relay race Saturday at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 meet in Madras. TheTigers' relayteam won first place, and the boys and girls teams both won district championships.

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Josh Ebel, Tony Clay and Dutto took first in the boys 400 freest yle relay,asdid Roberts, Baker, Felley and Heather Keniry in the girls 400 freestyle.

Dutto placed second in the 200 freest yle,asdid Josh Ebel in the 100 freestyle and Trevor HoSnan in the 500 freestyle. Dutto, Bryce Ebel, Josh Ebel and Lance Denny took second in the 200 medley relay.

Roberts also placed second in the 50 freestyle. All the first- and second-place finishers qualified for the state meet. A number of boys also qualified for state in other events. Clay qualified in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, Denny qualified in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke, and Nolan Clements qualified in the 200 individual medley and 500 freestyle. Josh Ebel also qualified in the 100 backstroke, Wyatt Perry qualified in the 200 freestyle

and Dean Ricker qualified in the 200 individual medley.

Dutto said it was the volume of quality swimmers for La Grande that was just as key as the first and second place swimmers. eWereally won the district sfrom our depth," Dutto said."In many events, we placed four kids in the top-12,and allofthose kids gained points for the team.

One of the most important things to me is to qualify kids from the preliminary session on Friday to the finals session on Saturday.

Only the top-12 in each event qualify for the finals, and we had 27 of the 30 kids from our team qualify for the finals session. This was the most from any team present, and probably the best I have seen from La Grande in my 10 years of coaching."

The 4A/3A/2A/1A state meet begins Friday in Gresham.

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eiHis senior season) has gone pretty much exactly as we've expected," Hoskisson said.'You can't say that a lot of times, but we went into the year with the idea ofbeing a national qualifier in the high jump. Which is what he was last year; he finished third iindoorsl. The other goal was to qualify in the triple jump, and he did that. He took care ofboth of them in one meet, the second week at Boise State. It's gone pretty much according to plan."

For Simpson, it's been a relief after last season's outdoor season.

"It's going good,wa ybetter than last season," Simpson said.'The outdoor was rough and pretty disappointing, because I had a really good indoor last year. But then I couldn't back it up outside though."

His junior season had started swimmingly in indoors. Simpson earned All-American honors with a third-place showing at the indoor national championships, clearing 6-10 '/4, breaking his then-personal best by four centimeters.

But it didn't carry over to outdoors, where he struggled mightily. Simpson claimed first in the triple jump at the Cascade Collegiate Conference championships in outdoors, butfailed to continue the progression in the high jump.

"Last year he put it all together and went third indoors, and then kind of went brain dead during the outdoors — and he11admit that," Hoskisson said."He just thought it was going to be easy, he wouldn't have to work and he'd just go out and jump. He's figured out that he's got to put in the work."

Simpson said the success of the indoors put some pres-

points and hit three 3-pointers to lead the Cougars.

Harshfield added 15 points, and Hall chipped in 11 points.

Hallie Feik was the leading score for Powder Valley with 14 points. Sally Mary Blair had 12 points, and Savanah Stephens added nine points for the Badgers.

The game was tight throughout. Makin stretched the Cougars' lead to 40-36 at the four-minute mark in the fourth quarter with three free throws after being fouled on a 3-point attempt. Hall's basketafew possessions later made it 42-38, but Feik and Stephens both scored off of steals to tie it back up with two minutes left.

With the score 44-44, a Powder Valley turnover gave Wallowa the ball with 16 seconds remaining. The Cougars executed the inbounds play flawlessly, with Frei's inbounds pass to Makin, who found a cutting Hall for a go-ahead bucket. But the Badgers raced down, and Feik nailed a baseline jumper from the right side to knot the game in the final seconds to sent the game to overtime.

The Cougars went ahead 48-46on a pairofM akin free throws two minutes into the extra period before Kerns' putback tied it. Harshfield put Wallowa back up 50-48 with free throws, and Kerns re-tied thegame at50-allwith her own free throws with less than two minutes left, setting up the final two minutes, and the third-place finish for Wallowa in the league.

"Itfeelspretty good, especially because we haven't went this far before," Harshfield said."It's cool to be a partofsuch a greatteam."

Wallowa i12-9 overall, 8-4 OOLl begins the district tournament Thursday against the winner of the Pine-Eagle-Joseph game, while Powder Valley i12-9

With the Cougars in front by two points, Powder Valley's Sam Kerns hit a pair of free throws to knot the scoreat 50-allwith about two minutes left. Harshfield hit one of two free throws to put Wallowa up by one, leading to a chaotic ending that featuredturnovers,m issed free throws but no points.

The Badgers were whistled for traveling on their ensuing possession, only for Wallowa to turn it right back over.

With around 25 seconds left, Powder Valley had a shot to tieortakethelead,butm issed the front end of two free throws. After another Wallowa turnover, the Badgers again made it to the free throw line but missed the first free throw.

Wallowa's Macey Frei grabbed the rebound, but after a pass the Cougars were whistled for traveling with 6.4 seconds left.

On Powder Valley's final possession, Kim Williams got a good look from the right wingforagame-winner,but the shot was barely off and fell to the ground as the buzzer sounded to give the Cougars the overtime win.

'The win showed us that we can pull through and work as a team, and not get fiustrated,"Wallowa senior Cheyenne Hall said.eWe lifted each other up. Teamwork was probably the biggest part of the win."

The win snapped a twogame losing streak for Wallowa, and gave it third place in the OOL district tournament by winning the head-to-head tiebreaker with the Badgers.

"It's niceto com eback,because we've kind of struggled the last two nights and have been running out of gas the last few games," head coach Greg Ovesonsaid."Iguess we had something to fight for tonight. It was senior night, so this was an important game overall, 8-4 OOLl plays Grisfor them." wold in the district tournaLauren Makin scored 22 ment Thursday.

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Two Tigers made it to Continued from Page1C the championships to earn pinned Baker's Dawson Dol- a state trip. Corey Isaacson larhide 53 seconds into the defeated Baker's Jace Hays first round in the title match by a6-0 decision before losin the 106-pound division. ing to Francisco Barrera of "He's been waiting to mark Ontario by an 11-3 major that offhis list," Carson said. decision in the finals at 113.

"Cole was able to pin every "Corey had an exceptional kid that he wrestled." day," Carson said."He's Elijah Livingston won first peaking at the right time for place at 132, winning by fall the state tournament."

Chance Fredericks placed over Ontario's Jesus Perez 57 seconds into the third round. secondat126,defeating "It's the third time I've Ontario's Rigo Sanchez by technical fall before losing ever coached a fieshman that won districts, so he to Ontario's Jeff Kovach by accomplished quite a bit," fall in the first round of the Carson said."He's been kind finals.

"Chase works so hard, of wrestling up for the team, but he was able to wrestle at and doesallthe offseason his own weight at districts. lifbng and everything else Elijah's been making sacriin the offseason," Carson fices for the team all year, so said."I t' sgreatto see the that was really cool for him." kids that do the right thing Trent Shafer was the third do well."

Tiger to take first place, winFour other La Grande ning by major decision, 18-7, w restlers willbeatthe state

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tournament, with thirdplace finishes: Skylar Jones i132l, Hakan Strommer

i138l, Zeth Horn i220l and Tanner Jones i285l.

"Hakan upset some kids to make it in," Carson said.

"Like Chance, he does everything right. He always makes the extra workouts.

I'm just super proud of Hakan for doing that. He's just a sophomore, and coming through at the district tournament is awesome."

The state tournament begins Feb. 27 at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, which means La Grande has just under two weeks to prepare for the final event of the season.

"Just to get that experience at stateisgoingtobe a big deal," Carson said."I'm superexcitedfor those kids.

We're going to work hard these next two weeks, and hopefully really surprise some people."

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Roberts also had an individual meet record in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:00.83, trimming 1.5 seconds off her own meet recordfrom lastyear.

The fourth district record was from Bryce Ebel in the 100 butterfly, breaking his previous mark with a time

of 52.80.

That just began to scratch the surface of the first-place finishers. Baker won both the 50and 100 freestyle, while Felley won the 500 freestyle, as well. Bryce Ebel won the 50 freestyle, and Keegan Dutton won the 500 freestyle. Bryce Ebel,

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Eastern Oregon University'sTravis Simpson has won the high jump event at three indoor track and field indoor competitions this season. sure on his outdoor meets to start, and started snowballing once he didn't do as well

as he'd hoped.

"During last season's outdoors, I think since I did so well indoors, I thought that I'd be doing that every meet," he said."Once I didn't do very well the first two meets, thepressureto getback to nationals, that's what got to me. Last outdoors kind of fueled my fire a little bit for this year."

That was evident immediately in the offseason.

Hoskisson said Simpson did put in that work in the summer, and according to thecoach,had thebestfall he's had at Eastern. It's a m icrocosmofthe progression through his entire career, as Simpson struggled his freshmanyear.

'That first year was kind of a waste," Simpson said."I didn't do very well at all."

With prolific jumpers like Robbie Haynie, who won national titles in the decathlon and high jump at the 2012 outdoors national championships, among numerous other feats, and Asa Miller

on the team, Simpson didn't have the confidence early on.

"Coming out ofhigh school in Redmond, he really wasn't able to acknowledge that he's a goodathlete,"Hoskisson said."His freshman year was a real learning experience.

We had Robbie, and Travis spent his freshman year more in awe ofhim. He went 6-8 his freshman year, so it wasn't that he jumped bad, but he was the No. 3 guy on the team. It was hard for him to see himself with them his freshman year. But each year he's improved."

During Simpson's sophomore season, he placed fikh in the high jump at the 2013 outdoor national championships. But he still suffered from what he described as tryingtoohard tobe perfect at every meet. After going through similar problems in his junior season, Simpson saidhe'sm ore orlesssitting back and smelling the roses.

"I'm having a lot more fun, for sure," he said.'That's been the main thing for me is having fun at meets. I was so stressedlastoutdoorseason."

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the great start in his final season for Eastern. Simpson, a rangeland ecology major who looks forward to working outside, said he has a few goals that would make his senior campaign a success.

"I'd like to get to both national meets, and getting two All-American iawardsl would be cool," he said."Because I have one my sophomore year in outdoor, and one last year in indoor. To put both together and get one in indoor and outdoor in the same year would be nice."

But the biggest prize sits one inch away. Simpson would like nothing more than reaching that feat.

Hoskisson knows if the season continues like it's started, Simpson will put his name up there with the best jumpers in Eastern history.

'Tha01 only be the third time in school history we've had a jumper over seven feet," Hoskisson said."Seven foot is a big benchmark for any highjumper, period.

He's finally starting to see himself as a high jumper and as someone that can clear seven feet."

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