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Elgin School District SuperintendentWayne Herron checks the saddle on Chili, one of his team roping horses, on Sunday. Herron is set to retire from a 30-year education career and turn his focus to rodeo and team roping.

By Dick Mason, The Observer

Wayne Herron's nonstop days f oracing toschoolboard meetings,budgetwork sessions, student events and parent meetings are windingdown.

But no end is in sight for the educator's days of racing the clock Herron, the Elgin School District's superintendent, has announced he will retire at the end of June, concluding a 30-year career as an educator, one in which he has come full circle. Herron, who grew up in Elgin, is completing his third year as superintendent and seventh in the Elgin School District.

At Elgin, Herron has helped schools make notable progress and even earn national recognition.

"He really has been an excellent leader forthe school district," said Elgin School Board Vice Chair Shelley Burgess.

Herron, 54, will not be

kicking back after retiring.

Instead, he will be kicking up dust in rodeo arenas while racingthe clock as acompetitiveteam roper.

'Team roping is a hobby and I have always enjoyed horses.

Ihave notbeen able to do it as much as I would like," Herron said.

He is looking forward to competing more often in the Northwest and later traveling to Arizona to take part in winter team roping events.

Team roping is not all that is on Herron's retirement agenda. He and his wife, Patty, a former Union HIgh School librarian and volleyball coach SeeHerron / Page 5A

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State Rep. Greg Barreto said the Elgin community needs to be behind the idea of a new health clinic for the area.

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SuperintendentWayne Herron chats with Corey Collins, left, and Anthony Mayo between classes at Elgin High School. Herron will retire at the end of the school year.

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By Cherise Kaechele "Marcy's Habitat for Humanity House of many colors" was turned over to its new owners Saturday night with a room full of family, fiiends and those who helped build the home.

Marcy Spry and her fiance, Scott Roshon, along with their

six children officially received the keys to their new home from Union County Habitat for Humanity President Lonnie Lester.

Spry hadto apply forthe home and go through a rather rigorous procedure to make sure she and her family were the right ones for the home.

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Eastern Oregonians like to say that politicians in Salem just don't have a clue what the dry side of the state is like.

Incoming Gov. Kate Brown may hail from Portland, but she has beena regularvisitor to northeastern Oregon over her yearsas secretary ofstate.

Pendleton councilwoman Jane Brown Hi l l was one of Brown's roommates in Salem while Brown servedin the state legislaturein the 1990s.

Later Brown married Dan Little at Wallowa Lake, where he was working for the Forest Service.

"She has a lot of ties to the region," Hill said."She has been here many times over the years."

Hill said Brown loves to hike, kayak and ride horses and usually borrows a horse when she visits Pendleton. During last year's SeeBrown / Page 5A

the selection committee for the organization to choose eligible families, said she wasn't involved with Spry's process because Valentine was Spry's teacher at one point. She explained, however, that the committee has three criteria for the families to even be consideredfora Habitathome.

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This can mean the applicants are living in a structurally unsound home, their income is not sufficient for their residence, or they have grown out of their housing.

Spry had been living in a three bedroom town home with her six children and fiance.

Second, applicants must have SeeHabitat / Page 5A

ELGIN — A new 8,000-square-foot health clinic is in the works for Elgin, and the community has some political backers to help fight for it.

The Elgin Health District held a meet and greet for Oregon state Sen. Bill Hansell and state Rep. Greg Barreto at Elgin's Train Depot on Saturday. Barreto and Hansell both said they want to help get Elgin a new health clinic.

Elgin Health District Director Jared Rogers, an organizer of the event, said the town's current health clinic has grown so much they SeeClinic / Page 5A

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Elgin woman c ollects's es ' from Russia

TODAY Today is Monday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2015.

There are 311 days left in the year.

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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT On Feb. 23rd, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised the American flag. (There were actually two flag-raisings, the second of which was captured in the iconic photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal of The Associated Press.)

ON THIS DATE In 1836, the siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas.

In 1848, the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, died in W ashington, D.C.,atage80.

In 1870, Mississippi was readmitted to the Union.

In 1903, PresidentTheodore Roosevelt signed an agreement with Cuba to lease the area around Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. In1954, the first mass inoculation of schoolchildren against polio using the Salk vaccine began in Pittsburgh as some 5,000 students were vaccinated.

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Becky Johnston, left, and Michelle Long from Lewis, Poe, Moeller, Gunderson and Roberts LLC walk through the Union County Chamber of Commerce banquet hall and admire the decorative table centerpieces Friday night.

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By Cherise Kaechele The Observer

The Union County Chamber of Commerce honored the county's finest on Friday night at its annual banquet awards.

The chamber celebrated 81 years at the banquet, and the room was packed with community members.

Five awards were given out at the banquet. The recipients ofthe awards were nominatedby members of the community.

Chris Leavitt was named the 2014 Educator of the Year, La Grande School District Superintendent Larry Glaze announced.

Leavitt, the band teacher at La Grande High School, received the first award of the night.

Glaze read a number of testimonials kom staff, parents and students who commended Leavitt on his win.

"No one I know spends more time giving to his profession than Chris," read

a testimonial from band co-director Kevin Durfee, "or gives more than his contractual obligation."

Another person wrote that Leavitt is always working on bettering himself as well as his methods and strategies for better results in his teachings.

"Chris customizes his curriculum to meet the needs ofhis students. He's a good family man and friend and we often discuss what we're trying to achieve," one testimonial said.

The repetitive theme was that Leavitt has a true passion for his students and

works tirelessly to achieve greatnessin his program.

"I'm touched and moved 4y this award)," Leavitt said.

"Thank you for letting me work and teach your kids each year."

The Blue Mountain Conference Center was filled with community members who had come to support the UnionCounty Chamber of Commerce and the award recipients.

A number of businesses and organizations sponsored the tables for the event and had goodies for everyone at the table.

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ance with the decision will affect landowners in the county because it is a National Flood ENTERPRISE — A soon-to-be released draft Insurance Program community.

"Any loan made by a lending institution proposal protecting endangered speciesin fl oodplains has local leaders concerned about how insured by the FDIC requires borrowers to those protections will affect property owners. carry flood insurance in a flood zone," Stauffer Over the next decade, cities and counties will said."If we are not a NFIP community, then be required to remap their 100-year floodplains, you can't get flood insurance through them, including all watersheds draininginto streams which is where all insurance companies go, home to endangered species. In the Wailowa except Lloyds of London. We're between a Valley, that means steelhead and Chinook. rock and hard place with this."

In a meeting held at Enterprise City Hall With the onus on local government to propThursday, Marc Stauffer, former member of the erly issue permits and police development, Enterprise City Planning Commission, said the county would be subject to community there's been a lot ofback and forth between Na- visits kom a FEMA representative, Entertional Marine Fisheries Service and the Federal prise City Administrator Michele Young said.

"If we are out of compliance, we would be Emergency ManagementAgency. FEMA needs to come up with a way to manage the floodplain given so many days to become compliant, while in consultation with Fisheries. get a fine or kicked out of the National Flood Sarah O'Brien of Willamette Partnership Insurance Program," Stauffer said. saidtwo otherdraftswerereleased,onein About five years ago, Hamld Black, county September and another in December, but were planning director, caught wind of FEMA's plans quickly taken back to the drawing board. She and contacted the city governments to make saidanother draftshould bereleasedin the them aware. Mike Hayward, board of commiscoming weeks. After that, she said the agency sioners chairman, said the county asked to be will hold public meetings and accept compartofthe processand nevergota response. ments before writing their final decision.

Young said the original "statewide" working "If a final draft is issued before it becomes a group looking into the proposed rulings was decision, that is the best time to commententirely made up of citizens kom Western Orto convince them that X, Y and Z are unwork- egon. Black and Stauffer are now part of that able," O'Brien said. working group representing Eastern Oregon.

She said once NOAA issues a final biologiSome of the proposals FEMA may enforce cal opinion, the public can make the case to would be stopping floodplain development and FEMA it is not implementable. restri cting development ofim permeable sur'%e need to continue to actively be the faces like asphalt and concrete, Stauffer said.

'The new rules will greatlyrestrict what a mosquito in the ear. As long as they know we are here and not going away, we have a landowner wants to do like remove or plant chance," Stauffersaid. a tree, build fences, install propane tanks or How streamside landowners manage and remodel with no biggerincrease in footprint than develop their land is just one issue. Compli10 percentover10years,"Stauffersaid.

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Five awards were given at the chamber banquet Friday night: • Man of the Year — Dale De Long • Woman of the Year — Beth Wasley • Business of the Year — The Hobby Habit • Educator of the Year — Chris Leavitt • EOU Community Partnership of the Year — Matt Scarfo Benchwarmers/LongBranch

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People will collectjust about anything kom spoons to bells and antique engines to specific tools and everythingin between, but for Kay Durham of Elgin, there's no collectableasspecial as a Russian samovar.

A samovar is a self-boiling m etal potthatrestsonlegsor a pedestal base andis used to heatwater forhotdrinks.Its chamber has aninner tube running verlicallythmugh the middleinwhich hot coalsorchamoaisare placed.

Aroundthattubeisspacefor water.

Originallyused to make tea, the chamber has a chimney at the top thatholds and steam-heats a small teapot filled with teaconcentrate.

The drinker pours a tiny amountofhotconcentrate into a cup and then dilutes it with hotchamber water.

The heated chamber water is dispensed through a turn spouton the outside bottom of the chamber or through a traditional spoutkequently designed to look like a dragon's longneck and head.

Durham firs tgothooked on samovars while visiting Russia in 1993. '%hen I lived inAlaska, I joined a tour gmup of about 21people and went to Russia for two weeks," Durham said.

"Isaw samovars atthepalaces and thought theywere a nice symbol of Russia. They intereste dme because oftheir differentculture."

She bought acolorful porcelain electric samovar and bmughtithome with her. Since then, she has been on the search for others and found them online and at garagesalesormceived them as gifts kom fiiends. She fiequented a Russian-owned import storeinAnchorage to seetheirsamovars too.

"They are absolutely works of art," Durham said.

'That's all there is to it."

The earl iestsamovars date kom the early 1700s and are made kom a wide variety of metals, some very plain and others ornately etched.

Theywere often owned by the wealthy since theywere

unaffordable to the common Russian.

Modern Russians continue to use them as table centerpieces and symbols ofwarm hospitality.

"Many of them come as a set," Durham said, "including the main heating chamber, the tea pot that sits on the chimney top, a spoon for measuring out tea concentrate, a number of small teacups, a platter on which the chamber sits and a drip bowl that goes under the pour spout. Samovars are notorious for dripping."

Samovars are often upright chambers, but they m ay also resemble abarrel laying on its side, supported in a wooden rack on legs with wheels so that it could be pulled to its location.

Barrel-style samovars were designed to serve a large number of people.

Durham recalled buying one samovar kom Russia that was made of plain metal with no etching. It was dinged up a bit here and there, but she liked it for that veryreason.

It was shipped to Durham in a very large cotton sack resembling a pillowcase for a giant. It had no bubble wrap inside to protectit — perhaps some newspaper, but that was it. Outside on the cloth someone wrote in their own handwriting Durham's delivery address. Then there were shipping stamps on it.

"It took a little over a month to arrive to me," Durham said."It must have been handled with great care because every shipper knows how the Russians package their goods."

Acquiring samovars as a tourist is an exciting purchase but also a somber one forthe seller.

"People are so poor in Russia that they are willing to sell their heirlooms for American money," Durham said."But once they're gone, they're gone, and what else will they have to sell of value after that?"

But the seller's heartbreak is Durham's delight, and she lovingly calls them"my sammies." ,

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Walt and Kay Durham of Elgin have a unique display of Russian samovars they have collected since Kay's trip to Russia in 1993.

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Soup Supper tickets now on sale Tickets are now on sale for the annual Shelter From the Storm Soup Supper.

The fundraising event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Friendship Center in La Grande. The $30 tickets are available at Bella Mercantile or Looking Glass Books on Adams Avenue, at Shelter From the Storm's new location on Island Avenue or kom any shelter board member. Local artists are providing

hand-thrown soup bowls for ticket holders to fill with their chosen soup and then take home.

For more information, call Shelter From the Storm at 541-963-7226.

OTEC board meets Tuesday morning BAKER CITY — The Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative board of directors will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the board room at OTEC headquarters, 4005 23rd St., in Baker City.

Decision items on the agenda will be the Touchstone Energy membership, the annual meeting set for June 8 in Chicago and the quick recharging station.

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March 12-13 at the post. For questionsordrop-offarrangem ents, contactthepostat541963-5141 or call 541-805-4198 or 541-786-4044.

American Legionseeks Soroptimists call for yard sale donations award nominees The American Legion Post 43 will hold its annual yard sale and membership drive kom 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 14 at 301 Fir St. in La Grande. Good qualityitems

ino clothes) may bedropped

Soroptimist International of La Grande is accepting nominations for the Soroptimist RubyAward: For Women Helping Women. In Union County, many women are working to improve conditions

for women and girls through theirpersonal orvolunteer efforts ;othersdosothrough professional avenues. The Soroptimist RubyAward is designed to honor women who: • have worked to improve the lives of women and girls • have made a significant impact on the lives of women and girls • inspire and encourage other women Soroptimist International

of LaGrandeisoffering$500 to the local woman selected

to be the 2015 RubyAward recipient. The deadline for submitting a nomination is March 31.

For more information, contact Vicky Brogoitti at vbrogoitti@gmail.com.

Food boxes distributed monthly UNION — The Oregon Food Pantry will distribute food boxes kom 10 a.m. to noon on the third Friday of each month at Union Baptist Church, 1531 S. Main St.

OIIITUARIES Myrabelle Cromley La Grande Myrabelle Crowley, 87, of La Grande, died Friday in Boise, Idaho. Arrangements will be announced later by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

Bettie Ann Goebel Wallowa Bettie Ann Goebel, 72, of Wallowa, died at her home Friday. A complete obituary will be published later.

Bollman Funeral Home in Enterprise is handling the arrangements.

Wilma F. Goucher Enterprise Wilma F. Goucher, 84, of Enterprise, died ata lo-

cal care facility Feb. 16. A complete obituary will be published later. Bollman Funeral Home in Enterprise is handling the arrangements.

JogcetrryrII7rock) Lostine 1931-201 5 Joyce %arnockl Terry of Lostine died Feb. 9.

She and her twin sister Jean %arnockl Huffman were born Jan. 13, 1931, to Dave and Ena Warnock.

They were the third generation born in Wallowa County.

They attended school in Lostine, riding horseback three miles each way.

After high school, Joyce attended college in La Grande, studying music.

Joyce married her high school sweetheart, Lawrence Edwin Terry, on June 14,

During her life, Joyce enjoyed painting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, gardening, music and bowling.

Joyce maintained records for the Lostine Cemetery, Terry Lostine Ditch Co. and WaliTerryl Howard and Donna Lee Terry. lowa School Foundation for Lawrence and Joyce operated decades.

After the death of their a cattl eranch,raised sheep, operated Terry's Building youngest daughter, Donna Supply and a log trucking Lee on April 24, 1984, they businessand scrapped metal. donateda $20,000 life insurancepolicy to a private Joyce lived her life in serfoundation, which funded vice, both to her community scholarships for 10 years. and to her family.

Over 20 scholarships were She cared for both her parents late in their lives, her father-in-law, two aunts and an elderly neighbor.

She served her church, the Lostine Presbyterian Church, through her music, flowers, gardening and organizing.

She taught music lessons and playedpiano forthe Lostine and Wallowa school choirs.

1950. Together they raised three daughters, Cathy Ann iTerryl Johnson, Con n ie Marie

awarded during this time.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Lawrence Terry of Lostine; twin sister, Jean Huffman of Walla Walla, Washington; daughters, Cathy Johnson and husband Dick of Lostine and Connie Howard and husband Donald of Portland; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Her services were held Feb 13 at the Lostine Presbyterian Church. The service was conducted by the Rev. Steve Kliewer.

Donationsmay be made in her name to the Lostine Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 162, Lostine 97857.

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PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT UNION COUNTY SHERIFF Arrested: Shad Daniel Deion Groven, 21, La Grande, was arrested Friday on charges of unauthorized entry into 3 motor vehicle (two counts), seconddegree theft and second-degree criminal mischief.

Arrested: Katrina Louise Kunzler,35, unknown address, was arrested on two Union County warrants Saturday. The warrants were for charges of failure to appear in court on charges of possession of 3 controlled substance, meth, and giving false information to 3 police officer on 3 citation; and failure to appear in court on 3 charge of possession of 3 controlled substance, meth.

Arrested: Cody Lawrence Haycock, 26, Summerville, was arrested Saturday on charges of second-degree disorderly conduct and second-degree criminal mischief.

Arrested: Zachary Allen Vice, 30, 3 transient, was arrested by the Fairview Police Department on Sunday on 3 Union County misdemeanor warrant charging failure to perform the duties of 3 driver-property damage, and driving while suspended or revoked.

LA GRANDE POLICE Arrested: Jesus Riveria Santiago,53, La Grande, was arrested Friday on 3 Union County secret indictment warrant charging first-degree sex abuse and harassment.

Cited: Misty Dawn Dean,31, La Grande, was cited Friday on 3 charge of second-degree theft.

Arrested: Richard Alan Smutz, 31, unknown address, was arrested by the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office Friday on 3 Union County warrant charging failure to appear in court. This was connected to an original charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Accident: Nobody was injured Friday around 1:30 p.m. in 3 traffic accident at Fourth Street and

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Arrested: Savana Ann Whipple,27, unknown address, was arrested Friday on 3 Union County parole and probation warrant for an alleged parole violation. It was connected to an original charge of possession of 3 controlled substance.

Arrested: Deeanna Hall-Neer, 30, La Grande,was arrested Saturday on 3 Union County secret

indictment warrant charging aggravated first-degree theft.

LA GRANDE FIRE AND AMBULANCE Ambulance crews responded to five calls for medical assistance on Friday, seven on Saturday and six on Sunday.

Susan K.

(VanAuker) Bowdle, 68 1945 — 2015 Susan K. iVan Aukerl Bowdle, 68, died December 26, 2014 in Spokane, Washington.

Susan was born January 10, 1945 Io Mary J. and Robert W. Van Auker in Billings, Montana.

Susan spent her early years in Billings, Ferndale, California, Coos Bay, Oregon and Kalispell, Montana. She moved with her family Io Caldwell, Idaho in 1956 and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1963. She attended Eastern Oregon College in La Grande, Oregon. She also attended Cunard Art Institute in Los Angeles. Susan returned Io La Grande Io finish her degree.

She met her soul mate, Ralph E. Bowdle, while attending Eastern Oregon College. Susan and Ralph were married October 16, 1967. They made their home in La Grande where Ralph owned and operated Ralph's Arco Station. They sold the station and had Ralph's Repair built. They had I son, David, on July 12, 1976.

In 1997 they moved Io Soap Lake, Washington.

Susan was a wonderful mother and wife. She had many talents; oil painting, sewing, cooking, and crafts of any kind. She helped Ralph in his businesses, keeping the accounting.

Susan became the mother of many of David's friends, making her home one that all were welcome.

No one was a stranger Io her.

Susan was preceded in death by her father, Van, in 1969, her mother, Mary, in 1980, I sister at birth, and her son, David, in 2011.

Survivors include her husband Ralph, and I brother, Ronald W. Van Auker iJanel of Eagle, Idaho.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 p.m., February 28, in Euphrata, Washington at Memorial Christian Church, 453 E. Division. The family will greet visitors after the service.

In lieu of flowers, Susan's wishes were Io the Lymphedema Society.

Donations may be made in Susan's name Io: Northwest Lymphedema Center, 19625 62nd Ave., So, Bldg. C, Suite 101, Kent WA 98032, i206l 575-7775.

John Paul Atkinson, 89 POW WW II • Oregon Military H all OF Fame • Baker City/LaGrande John P. Atkinson, 89, passed Monday, February 2 ar Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebrarion of life with military honors will be held ar a later date.

John was born July 11, 1925 in Webb City, Missouri Io Daniel and Gertrude Atkinson. John joined 5 children in an extended family that ultimately numbered 4 siblings and 18 half siblings. Twelve of the 22 children survived Io adulthood. Growing up in extreme poverty, the family moved often,searching forwork in Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. John attended school in Goodman and May, Missouri. In 1942 he moved Io Vale, Oregon and graduared from Vale High School (earlyl in 1944. AI VHS, John was active in boxing, football and drama.

John joined the Army Air Corps in February 1944. Upon completion of basic and advanced training, John joined the 8th Air Force, 487th Squadron of the Army Air Corp (now the U. S. Air Force), in Lavenham, England. The 487th Bombardment Group was affectionately known as "The Gentlemen From Hell". John was the Ball Turret Gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress crew piloted by 1/LI. Paul T. Kohr.

On Dec. 24, 1944 the Kohr Crew joined 2034 B-17's and B-24's, and 936 Fighters in the greatest single force of airplanes ever dispatched in US Military history on a bombing raid over Germany. On March 17, 1945, the Kohr Crew was on their 30th bombing mission. Their target was an oil refinery near Ruland, Germany. After dropping their bombs, the plane was hir by flack, causing an engine fire. This was the third time they had been hir, bur the previous Iwo times they were able Io return Io friendly airfields for emergency landings. With this hir there was Ioo much fire on board Io attempt continued flight. LI. Kohr ordered the crew Io bail our. All crew members survived the jump bur were immediately captured. As POW's they were continually moving, sometimes by ground transportation, bur mostly in forced marches. The Third Infantry Division of the U.S. Seventh Army eventually liberated them. John lost over 40 pounds during his time as a POW. John returned the Io United States for medical attention, recuperation and was assigned Io a reserve unit. He then began working for the telephone company as a lineman and engineer. He mer LaVelle Graven during this time and they were married on August 17, 1946. John and LaVelle had three children, Ted, Rhonda, and John Laine. They divorced in 1973.

John began his 38-year career with the Oregon Department of Transportation in 1947, between active duty assignments. He worked in Bates, Hereford, Fossil, Baker City (Iwicel, and LaGrande. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor in Baker City in December 1985.

John was recalled Io active duty during

the Korean War and served until December 1952. His commanding officer encouraged him Io attend Officer Candidate Training bur John opted for civilian life. He had 9 years of service ar the time of his discharge. John's service medals included a Purple Heart, Three Bronze Stars, Air Medal with 4 Oak Clusters, WW II Victory Medal, French Government Liberation Commendation, and European Campaign Medal.

Due Io injuries suffered during his POW time, John was later granted a service related disability. These injuries impacted him throughout his life. In 2009, John was inducted into the Oregon Military Hall of Fame.

Former Governor, Vic Ariych presented John with his Memorial Plaque recognizing his serviceand sacrifices as a former POW. John married Helen Cox on June 5, 1975.

They divorced in 1981. John then married Colleen Compron on July 2, 1982. They spent 32 1/2 years together before Colleen's death on January 8, 2015. The past 2 years John and Colleen were cared for by Colleen's daughrer-in-law, Anira Compron. John's family is extremely grateful for Anira's care and compassion in making their final years together comfortable in their home.

John always looked forward Io fall hunting season Io arrive. John joined his sons, grandsons and son-in-law for sharing good times and retelling past great hunting events.

John loved Io golf and was a long time player ar the Baker City Golf course. He parricipared in many local and regional golf Iournaments. He also loved Io interact with children, and especially enjoyed entertaining and teasing his many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife Colleen, parents Daniel and Gertrude Atkinson, brothers Clinron and James Atkinson, sister Martha I Arkinsonl Nutting, and 15 half siblings. He is survived by his children, Ted (Parryl Atkinson, Rhonda (Herbl Hickman, and John Laine (Vickil Atkinson, seven Grandchildren and half-sisters, Elverra (Rayl Griffjin, Carolyn Atkinson, and Erhelene Atkinson. Also surviving are Stepchildren Jo Compron (Dee Wilson), Brian (Paml Compron, Jeff I Anira) Compron, Matt Compron, Tom (Kandyl

Compron, and Chris (Tracyl Compron and many Step -Grandchildren.

John was an enrolled member of the Northern Cherokee Nation, White River Band. One of his Great Grandfathers served with Confederate General, Stand Waire (Cherokee Regiments) during the Civil War. John was also a member of the VFW, Baker City Chapter, In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations Io the Air Force Aide Society, Alzheimer's research, or the Baker City VFW Chapter in John's honor. Online condolences can be made Io the family ar www.lovelandfuneralchapebcom

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Standardized school tests are taking it on the chin these days. Tests can be overdone, to be sure, but they give parents, schools and, potentially, lawmakers — who provide a major chunk of school funding — crucial information about the state of education.

Thus it's alarming to discover that there are proposals in both houses of Congress that would essentially end required testing for children in third through eighth grades. While the idea may resonate in some circles, it's a bad one.

We'll agree with those who argue that standardized tests have their shortcomings, but handled well, they provide a wealth of information that would be diKcult to collect any other way.

Combined with such things as teacher observations, standardized tests can help teachers and school districts home in on which teaching methods work and which don't. Tests can help administrators compare their districts to others around a state and to compare schools within a district, says Education Week magazine.

And, as states begin testing students using the Common Core curriculum, standardized tests will allow everyone to see how well their own states do against others in the country. If Oregon is to improve its low education ranking (40th nationally on student achievement), that information, again, will help educators and others determine what works and what doesn't.

Meanwhile, in Oregon at least, results of the Smarter Balanced standardized tests, which will be used for the first time this year, will not be considered when the state issues its next school report cards. That's a good thing: The first year using any new system, be it a curriculum and tests or computers, is almost sure to be rocky, and it would be unfair to judge schools on test results the first time out.

Ending standardized tests for nearly half of secondary school life would leave everyone who has an interest in quality education in the dark for far too long. Kgh schools could never do all the remediation required, for example, if a school system had failed at reading and math in those grades during that period, and standardized tests can uncover such problems.

Congress must recognize that fact, ignore critics and keep testing requirements in place.

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Your views Cimon: Support Blue Mountain Translator District To the Editor: I've spoken with the stafFand one of the board members of the Blue Mountain Translator District, and I wanted to bring this up for public discussion.

In a nutshell, the translator district is about to become much more important.

The adventofInternet-based broadband television service has many people abandoning their satellite antennas and cable systems. There will be lots more doing so in the future. That's because we11all be able to stream video into ourhomes using tools such as Google's Chromecast, Amazon's FireTV and Roku. Netfl ix and HBO already work that way, and now CNN, TNT, ESPN, the Disney Channel, Major League Baseball and other choices are available as well.

The only thing we can't get are network afflliates for PBS, NBC, ABC and CBS, such as the Portland- or Boise-based stations. But those can be obtained as high-def signals from the translator district. The annual price for that service is less than the monthly cost for many of the packages currently available through cable or satellite.

I've done the arithmetic, and I can cut my bill in half by using my Internet service for streaming TV, including the cost for those network signals from the BMTD. I'm seriously considering doing just that given the endless price increasesfor standard television providers. It's all changing, and BMTD will gain enormous visibility, I believe. It's time for all of us to think seriously about supporting the district.

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Integrity — an adherence to moral Norm Cimon principles, honesty. Where has that La Grande gone, and why can't we find it in the discussionon the motorized access George: Baker County shows restrictions to the Blue Mountains? integrity in regard to USFS Some work in shades of gray, elected To the Editor: to positions they feel they need to

protect to continue their paychecks and their positions of power. Some work in backdoordealsto protecttheirbusiness venture to access resources they need to keep themselves afloat. Some workin "partnership" with groups that strive to seegeneralmotorized useremoved from the forest under some moral calling of protectionist dogma that inflates their egos and swells their pocket books with lawyer fees. When companies begin to state, 'Why does the public need to be there" and civil servants tell businesses that"Any interference or preventing the forestperforming road closureswill jeopardizetimber outputson theforest," we see the lack of integrity from both elected offlcials and civil servants alike.

For the record, the counties do not "losetheirseatatthetable"ifthey refuse to sign the memorandum of understanding accepting cooperating agency status with the Forest Service.

This narrative has been passed around by county offlcials far too long. What it does require is elected offlcials doing their jobs and being held personally accountable fortheiractions,instead of giving themselves political cover when they sell our access down the river.

One county has shown personal integrity to protect its residents to see a forestplan revision developed that protects the quality oflife for all their residents, not just the few influential companies that benefit from the "go along to get along" mentality, and that is Baker County.

Integrity isn't about doing what iseasy orpersonally advantageous.

Integrity is standing behind the words you say and doing what is right. That seems tobe sorely missing from a great deal of elected offlcials and civil servants nowadays.

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the ability to pay for the new home. Though labor to construct Habitat for Humanity homes is done by volunteers and the family, recipients still have mortgagepayments and taxes to pay. The third criteria encompasses that — the family must be willing to partner with the nonprofit organization. Spry and Roshon had to put in nearly 300 sweat equity hours on their future home. They were working alongside the Oregon Youth Authority to build the home, Valentine said.

It takes about four to six months for the application process, Valentine said.

Sometimes someone on the committee is meeting weeldy with the potential families to go through their finances and ask them questions. aWe're in constant contact with them," Valentine said.

"It takes quite a while. But we build the house to meet the need of the familyincluding the family's ability to pay."

Spry's home isa fi ve bedroom, two bathroom singlelevel house, approximately 1,450 square feet with an additional enclosed garage, said Larry Knowles, board m ember for Habitat for Humanity.

Round-Up, however, she wasn't able to procure one for the Westward Ho! parade and for the first time watched it from the sidelines with Hill's family.

"She absolutely loved it," Hill said.

Hill said it isn't a surprise to see Brown reach the governor's mansion, albeit by an unusual route.

"I think many of us who followed her over the years definitely wanted her to run and pursuea higher offi ce,a Hill said.'When I look at the difficult situation overthe lastweek,ofall Oregon's elected offi cials,I think she's really the one to take us out of this scenario."

According to Marc Stauffer of Enterprise who worked on ethics bill OR 244, adopted October 2010, state Sen. David Nelson and rural local governments on the east side of the state invited Sen. Kate Brown and her committee to Pendleton to hear concerns and provide an opportunity to give testimony to the Senate Rules Committee regarding ORS 244, the Ethics Reform Bill.

Stauffer said severalof the committee members commented that they had never been on this side ofthestate and itwas Brown's desire to introduce her committee to the people who serve and live here.

'The questions she asked helped the committee memberstoseeourplightand point of view. Having been in Wallowa County, I think she showed us that there are legislators fiom the west sideofthestate thatcare aboutruraleastsideissues," Stauffer said."I guess I could say that I was certainlyimpressed with her care, even though she was anticipating amove tothe secretary of state' soffi ce.a Brown is no stranger to Hermiston, either. Hermiston Chamber of Commerce director Debbie Pedro said Brown's office usually contacted her when the secretaryofstatewa splanning a trip through Eastern Oregon.

"She meets with our membership, with the governmental affairs team,

with Kate Brownfor more than 20years,."

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Union County Habitat for Humanity President Lonnie Lester embraces Marcy Spry on Saturday night as she and her fiance, Scott Roshon, stand with their children in their living room in the new home they helped build with the help of Habitat for Humanity.

Knowles said the community really came together to help build this home. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore raisedabout 80percent ofthe funds to construct the home.

He also noted that Oregon Youth Authority physically helped build the home.

"The kids are learning as they go," Knowles said of those in Oregon Youth Authority."Some never picked up a hammer before and didn't know what to do.

They were essential in this project."

Knowles said the founda-

tion of the home was laid in October 2013 and theproject was picked up again in April 2014.

Spry chose the paint colors, naming her home the "house of many colors" to reflect her personality.

"I'm over ecstatic. This is such a blessing," Spry said.

"This has been a dream come true for me. Every minute, every hour waiting for this was worth it."

Spry said there's still work to be done outside and she's lookingforward tolandscaping her home.

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School District to greater heights during his tenure. Elgin High School received a bronzerating from U.S.News and World Continued from Page1A Report in its annual America's Best who now works for the Oregon State High Schools list several years ago and University Extension Service, will soon has received a number ofhigh report be building a house in Elgin. Wayne ratings from the state. In addition, Herron is also interested in raising student assessment test scores at Elgin's Stella Mayfield School have risen cattle, which he once did in Union.

Herron, who graduated from Elgin significantly during Herron's tenure.

High School in 1979, has enjoyed reElgin High School business teacher turning to his hometown.

PeggyAnthony said thatworkingunder "It has been a gratifying experience. It Herron has been a delight because his feelsgood tohelp giveback to acommuextensive teachingbackground allows him nity that raised me," Herron said. to understand the challenges teachers face.

"He stands up for teachers. He Evelyn Spikes, who taught English at Elgin High School for 26 years and now understands the teachers' point of view is a volunteer for its Future Business because he was in the classroom so Leaders of America chapter, had Herron long,"Anthony said."He knows what as a student. She said that it meant a lot works and what does not." to her and others that he chose to return The business teacher said Herron is to his hometown. an excellent role model and is popular "I'm just pleased that he wanted to with students.

"The students really enjoy him," come back. He probably could have gone to alotofplaces,"Spikessaid.

Anthony said.

Herron began his education career in Students have never had a hard 1984 at McKenzie High School in Blue time finding Herron because he makes River and then taught at Powder Valley a point ofleaving his EHS office and High School in North Powder for two greeting students whenever the bell years. In 1987, he moved to Union High rings and students pour out into hallSchool where he taught for 19 years. ways to change classes, go to lunch or Herron joined the Elgin School District leave for the day. in 2008 as its high school principal. He Herron enjoys engaging students in became its assistant superintendent in lighthearted but meaningful banter.

"I do enjoy the kid part of the job," 2011 and its superintendent in 2012.

He has continued to serve as EHS's Herron said."To be in education as long principal throughout his tenure as as I have been you really have to enjoy assistant superintendent and superinbeing around kids." tendent.

He said he enjoys talking with stuHerron has helped take the Elgin dents as much today as he did when he

"I have a lot more work coming," Spry said."I have a green thumb and I plan to put hawthorn trees, weeping willows and a lot of flowers."

Spry said her children wanted to stay the night in theirnew home on Saturday, but Spry planned to start bringing items into her new home Sunday and really start moving in this week.

The cupboards and linen closets in her home were fulloffood and bedding for the family donated by local organizations.

started his career.

Spikessaid itiseasy tosee thatHerron cares deeply about students.

"He is very personable and very approachable. Kids pick up on that," she sald.

Herron enjoys talking to students about everything from their classes and career plans to hunting and athletics.

The educator knows athletics well for he served as Union High School's head football coach for 14 years and its girls basketball coach for 11years.Earlierhe was afootballstar atEastern Oregon University, where he was later inducted into its athletic hall of fame.

Paul Willmarth, Stella Mayfield's physical education teacher and the school district's athletic director, said that Herron's understanding of athletics has helped him a lot while serving as AD. "He provides me with a lot of insight," Willmarth said.

Herron had long planned to retire after working 30 years as an educator but said that ultimately deciding to step down was difficult. Reading his retirement announcement before faculty and staff was even harder.

"It was difficult. I was prepared but I had to swallow hard," he said."Education is based on relationships. When you know you are walking away from this, it is tough."

Spikes said that she can understand why Herron is retiring at a relatively young age but she wishes he was not.

"I'm disappointed that he's not staying longer," she said.aWe need people like him."

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with industry leaders and with farmers," Pedro said.

She said during her visits Brown has met with Ambre Energy about the Port of M orrow coal exportproject and discussed water needs and irrigation practices with local farmers.

"She gets to meet with folksand become better informed, and that's what I think she really tries to do when she's here is understand the issues we're facing," Pedro said."Iappreciate that."

Brown's last visit to Hermiston was Sept. 11, 2014. She spoke to Hermiston's government affairs team about ways her office was cutting red tapefor small businesses and visited Hermiston High School to talk about the importanceofvoterregistration.

Pedro said she reached out to Brown's office on Tuesday and extended an invitation for Brown to visit Hermiston in her new role of governor as soon as she has time.

Chuck Sams, communications directorforthe Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, said the tribes also look forward to working with Brown in her new capacity. aWe have had a wonderful relationship with Kate Brown for more than 20 years," he said.

He said Brown has visited the reservation many times and often talks about the factthat herfi rstlegislative committee assignment as a freshman in the Oregon House of Representatives was to be on the Legislative Commission on Indian Services, where she served for 15 years. He said with the exception oflate Gov. Vic Atiyeh it israrefora governor to come into office with that type of experience.

Observer reporter Katy Nesbitt contributed to this report.

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The new clinic would cost approximately $2.5 million to build. Rogers said it would have ve fi exam rooms,five operatingrooms, a dental and a medical lab, a large physical therapy room, a pharmacy with a drive-thru, X-ray capabilities and a large area to treat mental health

patients. aWe're just starting floor plans," Rogers said. Right now, he said, the health districtboard istryingtosecure the money to pay for it. aWe're trying to generate public support," Rogers said.

"Next year, if we could make something start happening we'd be lucky."

Dr. Kim Montee, who works at the clinic, said they hope 40to50 percent ofthe funds will come from support from the state. About

large sum of money to be raised. ''What you see is typical of Elgin," said Union County Commissioner Steve McClure, who grew up in Elgin. McClure said the town raised money for the Elgin Opera House, city hall and the fire department. It speaks a lot about a community that will raise taxes to go towardprojectsto help its community, he said.

"The community has always been willing to do that. $600,000 to $700,000 would Ihave greatpridefrom growcome from the local commuing up here," McClure said. nity, and the rest would come Hansell said the daunting from organizations. project of the Union County Many of those who showed Courthouse, which was up in support of the project deemed the worst facility said Elgin supports its own in the state in 2008, is very and community members similar to what Elgin faces. didn't seem fazed about the The courthouse money has

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Currently, the health clinic has 4,000 patient visits a year. The clinic employs two dentists, two hygienists, one doctor, who is there once a week, and a family nurse practitioner, who is there the other three days, and several medical assistants, Rogers sard.

"Any new patients we have to book you out for four months," Montee said."Even if you have a bladder infection, we can't schedule you for two weeks."

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By Jeff Petersen The Observer

Local banking institutions are helping in a big way to allow Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc., to offer financial and homebuyer education in the fourcountiesitserves.

Donations from Community Bank, Umpqua Bank, the Union-Wallowa-Baker Federal Credit Union and Old West Federal Credit Union arehelping make classes in the upcoming months possible.

Teaching the classes is Debbie Votaw, housing manager with Community Connection.

The six-hour homebuying workshops will be offered in each county in the four-county service area: Union, Wallowa, Baker and Grant. Votaw works in pre-purchase counseling to help would-be first-time homebuyers get approved for loans. aWe do one-on-one prepurchase counseling so they can get pre-approved for a loan and work with realtors

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Debbie Votaw, housing manager with Community Connection, teaches financial and homebuyer education in four local counties. and banks to know what m ortgage product is bestfor them," Votaw said.

Some first-time home buyers may qualify for Individual Development Accounts and earn up to $12,000 in down payment assistance, she said.

Those people will want to attend the IDA Orientation March 3 in Baker City, March 10 in Enterprise or

March 24 in La Grande.

Funding is limited, and open enrollment for the program is in April.

There are income requirements.

For more information on eligibility requirements or applications, call Votaw at

sentation on how to build a realistic budget and why that's important to achieving goals," Votaw said.

Votaw said everyone who attendsthe budget class walks away with tools on how to make out their own

budget.

of foreclosure. aWe've been able to save oflotofpeople'shousesfrom foreclosure," she said. 'When you teachpeople better financial management, they become better citizens and arebetterable to contribute to the community."

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"It reins people back in and gives them a realistic picture of their finances," Votaw said.'They might learn they need to cut off cable TV, not eat out as much and cook more at home, or spend lesson clothing. It'svery specific to each person."

Changing financial habits is hard but worth it, Votaw sald.

"Part of being successful in changing habits is having goals, whether that's a trip to Tahiti or remodeling the kitchen or buying that first home," she said.

The reward, for Votaw, isgetting some people into their first homes and preparedfor the long haul of mortgage payments.

It's also saving people's houses that are on the brink

UNION COUNTY • March 24 — A Building Your Budget class sponsored by Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc., will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Meisner Room in the Union County Courthouse Annex, 1007 Fourth St. in La Grande. People are asked to RSVP by March 20 to Debbie Votaw, housing manager of Community Connection, at 1-800-838-3186 or 541-9633186.

• March 24 — An Individual DevelopmentAccount orientation to help people save money for first-time home purchases will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Meisner Room.

• July 11 — Homebuying workshop, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

Community Connection also offers Building Your Budget classes, which can helpavoidforeclosure.

This may happen for any number of reasons, including adivorce,the death ofa spouse or credit card debt. aWe help homeowners work with lenders to achieve a win-win situation," Votaw said. "Homeowners can stay in their homes, and lenders don'thave tofilefor foreclosure." Whether it's before a home purchase, or to avoid foreclosure, a common thread is budget planning, Votaw said.

This class is open to the community and teaches critical life skills for everyone.

"I do a PowerPoint pre-

Cook Memorial Library Community Room WALLOWA COUNTY • March 10 — Budget class, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wallowa Community Connection, Enterprise Senior Center • March 10 — Individual DevelopmentAccount orientation, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Wallowa Community Connection, Enterprise Senior Center • May16 — Homebuying workshop, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wallowa Community Connection, Enterprise Senior Center BAKER COUNTY • March 3 — Individual DevelopmentAccount orientation, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Community Connection office, senior center, Baker City • March 3 — Budget class, 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Community Connection office, senior center, Baker City • March 14 — Homebuying workshop, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Connection office, senior center, Baker City

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George Chadwick, right, stands with Jeff Crews, who received the 2014 EagleWithin Award.

Boy Scout volunteer honored • Devoted leader receives local honor of the Eagle Within Award

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Crews'response to the Boy Scout volunteer Jeff emergency will long be reCrews is a whirlwind of membered.

"My son said the award activit y and positive energy, one seemingly never short of couldnot gotoabetterguy," breath.

George Chadwick said.

Arecent announcement, Chadwick noted that however, did momentarily Crews'wife, Karen, describes leave Crews breathless.

by George Chadwick of her husband as"the most It was a call to the podium La Grande, the winner of the unselfish person I know." at the annual Friends of 2014 award.

Crews said that one of Scouting Breakfast at Eastern Chadwick praised Crews the reasons he is drawn to Oregon University to receive for devoting much ofhis adult scoutingisthatitprovides the Eagle Within Award. life to scouting and for conyoung people with leadership The award is given each necting with young people. opportunities they can get "He's one of those adults year to the top local adult Boy nowhere else.

Scout volunteer. thatboyslovetobewith," He addedscoutingalsoal"A lot of distinguished peoChadwick said. lows young people to see what plehave receivedthisaward.

Later, emotion could be can be achieved when they It is definitely humbling to heard in Chadwick's voice work together. aYou can't do epic by yourreceivethis,"Crews said. when he spoke of the time Crews has been a Boy Scout Crews helped dig his son John self; but you can do epic as a volunteer in La Grande for out of a collapsed snow cave at group," Crews said.

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a little more than 20 years.

He is presently the advancement chair for Troop 513 and chairs the Friends of Scouting Breakfast Committee. The annualbreakfastisam ajor fundraiserforlocalscouting.

Crews was presented the Eagle Within award

was the first 4-H'er ON SECOND his keeping of the rain launched into space. gauge for the National THOUGHT The blast offocWeather Service. That JEFF PETERSEN curred on a rare clear may seem like a trivial winter night in the job. However, the box Crooked Creek Valley, tucked cleverly in canyon where I grew up, near Eugene, was the Cascade Mountain foothills of western a cloud trap. The valley trapped more clouds Oregon. It had rained for weeks. Finally, the than JedediahSmith trapped beaver.The clouds parted, a meteorological miracle in valleyreceived,on average,66 inches of those parts. precipitation a year, which tended to keep Uncle Leroy, leader of the Country the riffraff out — and happily so.

Cousins 4-H Club, had just adjourned the The near-constant rain made it a breeze night's meeting after a lengthy lecture. He for Leroy to keep the fishing pond he built discussed beef nutrition. He also noted the filled with water. He especially enjoyed, in importance of wearing sturdy boots in case his later years, the grandchildren visiting a steer being led in the show ring decided to fish for whopper trout — and tell even to exact revenge by stepping on a young bigger stories.

4-H'er's foot.

Leroy was a rancher. With wife Mary he I led a covey of cousins exploding out raised four children. Both boys became enthe door. When I hit the ice-covered porch, gineers and could explain the propensities however, my feet slipped from under me of molasses migration. The girls became exand I went flying. Kind observers later said perts in horticulture and foreign languages I seemed to hang in the air forever, defying and whatever other subjects caught gravity. their fancy. All were sharp as tacksFortunately, upon my eventual and inevi- and a reflection of Leroy's grace under table touch down, I landed in a rock garden. pressure.

Leroy emerged, extremely concerned that The ranching life was a challenge. Even I had damaged the rocks. Actually, he was after rolling down a hill with a horse, taking concernedthat Ihad damaged my head, turns being crushed, Leroy was calm, coleven though to that point in life, seventh lected and soon smiling again. grade, I had exhibited little evidence The horse showed less equaninnty. that inside that cranium existed a working Nephews, too, were a challenge. While at the brain.

Universityof Oregon, in photographydass, I Leroy was no emergency medical technicame out to the ranch where myundes, Leroy cian. Still, he made sure the stars I was and Alan, were busyputting the familybrand seeing were those in the sky, the ones we on a new crop of calves. The picture I brought in Western Oregon referred to as "UFOs," back to the UOwas one of a squeezechute and or unidentified flying objects. Once he was a calf; eyeballs and tongue stickingout, as flesh satisfied I was OK, he sent me home. There, burned and smoke rose from the branding Mom ministered to my wounds by serving iron.Needlessto say,such a picture caused a me fresh homemade bread still warm from firestorm on the liberal campus. the oven. She slathered the bread with Leroy, though, possessed great equanmnty. blackberry jam, which beat ibuprofen as a He knew storms passed. He knew the bigpot painkiller. oflife was often stirred by people incapable of It was just like Leroy to be calm under knowing an opinionfrom a fact, and thatopinpressure. A consummate gentleman and a ions, as arule, were planted onrocky soil. scholar, Leroy died Feb.11 atthe age of83.

Leroy, than4 for saving my noggin that star-lit night long ago. Your family and fiiends Leroy was an important man in the Crooked Creek Valley. One big reason was will miss you. Godspeed.

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BIRTHS GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL CRUMP: To Lacey Jo Fitzgerald and Shawn Crump of La Grande, a daughter, Carli Jo Crump, 6 pounds 9 ounces, Jan. 28 at 8:30 a.m.

HARDWICK: ToCourtney Hardwick andTrent Hardwick of La Grande, a daughter, Kynlee Hardwick, 8 pounds 4 ounces, Jan. 27 at 8:41 a.m.

Grandparents are Michelle, Cody, Tia andTodd.

McCRAW: To Jill McCraw and Joel McCraw of Union, a son, Jordy Taylor McCraw, 9 pounds 8 ounces, Feb. 1 at 12:39 p.m.

Grandparents are Sam and Kari Rosti of Star, Idaho, and Mike and Sally McCraw of La Grande.

O'BRIEN: To Haley Donae

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SMITH: To Jennifer Anne Stout and Brandon Bond Smith of Cove, a son, Ellis John Stout Smith, 8 pounds 5 ounces, Jan. 29 at 8:24 a.m. Grandparents are Gareld and Stephanie SmithofCove and Judy and David Enstone of Jamestown, Rhode Island.

YIFTHEG: ToSheldeen Maria PuaYiftheg andThomas Jose

Itibus Yiftheg of La Grande, a son, Benedict Peter PaulYiftheg, 8 pounds 14 ounces, Jan. 23 at 11:56 a.m. Grandparents are Elphidia and MichaelYiftheg and Irene and Rudolfo Pua. WALLOWA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ELLIS:To Rachel Rene Ellis and Kevin Paul Ellis of Enterprise, a son, Kevin Kade Ellis, 5 pounds 10 ounces, Jan. 16 at 8:36 p.m. Grandparents are Kathleen White, Curt White and Tina Latham, Cathy andTom Greethurst and Bruce and Fran Ellis.

NORMAN:To Dawn R. Norman and Brady D. Norman of Enterprise, a son, Angel Jaxon Norman, 8 pounds 2

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Grandparents are Kathy and Donald Lepper and Nicola and Tim Norman.

OUT OFTOWN M ONTAGUE: To Courtney Skeen and Bryan Montague of MountVernon, a son, Blake Dawson Montague, 7 pounds 11 ounces, Dec. 27, 2014, at 6:45 p.m., at the Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day. Grandparents are Steven and GaylaSkeen of Union and Vicki andAustin Duane Drewett of Mount Vernon. Greatgrandparents are Austin Elmer Drewett of Mount Vernon, Dwayne Skeen of Ontario and Janice and Ronald "Dee" Childress of John Day.

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Local nonprofit human service organizations often need donations of specific items or volunteers. Wish List items are updated every month. Anyone who would like to volunteer or m ake donati ons should contact the agency directly.

ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF EASTERN OREGON 3212 Highway 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) BARKIN' BASEMENT 1507 N.Willow, La Grande Drop off at Barkin' Basement 541-975-2275 cleaning supplies kitchen towels toilet paper copy paper

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The Elgin Chamber Banquet promises to be an entertaining one this year with its theme"Celebrating 50 years for Boise Cascade — Built to Last!" held on March 17 at the Elgin Community Center.

Tickets went on sale Feb. 17 for $30 per person at the Community Bank and the U.S. Bank in Elgin.

"I'd like to encourage everyone to get your tickets early and enjoy a fun and exciting evening," said Kem Brainerd, emcee of the program."For the past three years, we've sold out our tickets within a week and a half, so get yours right away."

The doors will open for a"Tour of the Tables" at 6 p.m. followed by the program's welcoming address by Brainerd at 6:30 p.m.

The event will showcase 19 table sponsors combining the Boise Cascade theme with the St. Patrick's Day holiday. As a new feature, Island City Market and Deli will cater a buffet-style dinner this year.

Artistic Director Terry Hale of the Elgin Opera House will lead a call-out ofhis "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" singing cast to give the audience a preview of the ongoing musical production from March 7 to April 4. Also entertaining the group will be the 6-foot 4-inch Gary Bottger dressed as a green, wanna-be leprechaun, who will conduct the table centerpiece raffles. ''We're also going to have a 50-50 raffle in lieu of the silent auction we used to have," Brainerd said."The winner takes 50 percent of the pot, and the other half goes to the Elgin Chamber of Commerce."

The honored guest speaker from Boise Cascade will be Luke Aldrich, Elgin complex manager. He will be followed by a short video presentation of the history of Boise Cascade, showcasing historic photos that describe the company's industrial development over the past 50 years.

The seven award recipients will be presented by representatives of the Elgin EDGE, the Elgin School District, the Elgin Women's Service Club, the Elgin Lions Club and the Elgin Chamber.

• Stoltz family keep ambiance of Union's hardware store

By Cherise Kaechele The Observer

Union's Hometown Hardware Store has been around for 85 years. It has passed through a number of families since it became a hardware store, but the general look andfeelofthestore has stayed the same through the years.

When customers walk into the neighborhood hardware store in Union, they may be greeted by Boo, the store's"guard dog,"or by the friendly faces of the owners.

Lee and Terri Stoltz, owners of the store, moved here from Texas but were originally from Canby.

Cherise Kaechele/The Observer The couple decided to settle in an Terri and Lee Stoltz took over the small hardware store in area between Union in 2010. They join five families who have owned the their children and where Terri's business since 1927. family.

The Stoltz family wanted to buy town. ware store is the pipewrench sign a hardware store that had already When they purchased the Lee recently made, which sits been established. Enter Ban."s store, though, they got more than above the awnings of the store.

It's made completely of wood and, Hometown Hardware. The Stoltz they bargained for. The hardfamily bought the store and joined ware store also has an espresso Terrisaid,shegottheideaon five other families who previously bar and a liquor store within its Pinterest. owned the hardware store since it confines, which makes it a rather Terri said she'd like to paint was turned into one in 1927, Terri unique place to shop. the store and make some minor ''We provide as many services adjustments but nothing sald.

"There's nothing in here that I as possible," Lee said. drastic. don't use myself, have broken or The Barefamily had already The Stoltz family plan to know how to use," Lee said ofhis established the liquor store and continue their new venture. Terri store's stock. espresso bar before Terri and Lee said she sees the two of them still They said they strive to pay tookitover,and they decided to working at the hardware store the bills with the store, but not keepit. when they're in their 90s, being ''We didn't want to come in and shooed away by their sons as overchargetheircustomers.

"This store has been here demolish anything,"Terri said of they carry on the business. forever, "Terrisaid.'What'sbest the store.'We wanted to keep the Customers can see the history about this business is not necesambianceofthestore." of the hardware store on one sarily the store or the location Terri said they added a founof the walls inside. A written but the people." dation to the back of the building history of what businesses have Terri said it's the Union comand aback doorwith a slopefor come and gone at the store, and munity that welcomed them easier deliveries and to make the its owners, is on display, as well when they took over the store building more solid. as photos of previous owners and and makes them love the A new addition to the hardsome of the building itself

he Elgin Chamber of Commerce's recent membership drive, which began this past January, gave us pause to not only look ahead but also to look back at how the chamber has grown and what it takes to continue the developmentin orderto betterserve ourmembers, the businesses and our community.

The Elgin chamber knows firsthand it takes a community working together to implement and elevate the issuesto move theorganization forward. Never has it been more true that"Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together."

The growth we've experienced has been gradually on the incline due to a number of factors, including technology, social media, building relationships and numerous chamber-sponsoredactivities, all of which contribute uniquely to not only building and growing the chamber but retaining current development.

In the last four years, the Elgin chamber took advantage of using technology by creatingawebsite featuring links, directories, events and much more that provide a modern convenience for people to discover. Along with the website, our Facebook page was created, and in a short time, the popular social media site generated over 400'hkes,"further building relationships by reaching and capturingalargeraudience.

Today's technology was not the only means for assisting in the growth of the chamber.

Good old-fashioned member marketing has served well.

Who in the community doesn't do business with at least one chamber member such as the grocery stores, banks, gas stations, contractors, etc.

In turn, the chamber has usedtheserelationshipsto reach further into the community to promote businesses far and wide. Furthermore, theUnion County Chamber has helped in bridging and networking our local chamber by promoting ourcommunity activities and events and giving us the tools to further developourorganization.

Lastly, the Elgin chamber has promoted many successful local activities that have increased our visibility, activities, which include our annual chamber banquet, merchant Christmas stocking, Riverfest treasure hunt, merchant trick-or-treat and our city-wide clean up day.

Each of these events has assisted the chamber in growing and moving the organization forward.

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• Women'scollege basketball: Concordia University at Eastern Oregon University, Cascade Collegiate Conference quarterfinal, 7 p.m.(Canned food donations will be accepted)

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Behind a dual-state champion, the La Grande boys swimming team finished second, while the girls team earned a third-place finish at the 4A/3A/2A/1A state meet in Gresham Friday and Saturday.

The boys team ended up with 46 total points, edging out third-place Sweet Home, which had 42 points, for second behind Catlin Gabel, who the meet with 63 points.

The girls team finished with 32 points, besting fourthplace Henley by three points, for third. North Bend was the team winner with 75 points, and Sweet Home came in second with 74.5 points.

"I can't commend the kids enough on their performances this past weekend," head coach Darren Dutto said."It was an amazing experience and incredible team performance by all of the kids."

Leading the charge for the boys was Bryce Ebel, who capturedtwo statetitles.He won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.45 seconds, and earned first in the 100 butterffy, clocking a 50.86, which Dutto said just missed All-American consideration.

He wasalsoa partoftwo strong relay races. Bryce Ebel, Keegan Dutto, Josh SeeState/Page 10A

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Eastern men make tourney Bryan McGriff scored a gamehigh 36 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field to lead the Eastern Oregon University men's basketball team to an 86-73 victory over The Evergreen State in Olympia, Washington, Saturday.

De'Sean Mattox scored 18 points, and Michael Crane had 12 rebounds.

That win came on the heels of a 78-72 overtime victory over Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, Friday.

McGriff led the Mounties with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Mattox added 22 points, and Case Rada chipped in 11 points.

The wins vaulted Eastern (14-14 overall, 6-12 CCC) into seventh place in the final conference standings and set up a conference tournament quarterfinal at Concordia University Wednesday.

Eastern picks up pair of wins The Eastern Oregon University softball team went 2-3 at the Northwest Cup in Clackamas to open the season.

The Mountaineers defeated the University of British Columbia, 17-13, Friday. Samantha Scott had four hits and four RBI, and Marisa Gonzalez drove in five runs, including a three-run home run.

Gonzalez hit a solo dinger in the other Mountie win, an 8-3 victory over Carroll College Sunday. Eastern fell to No. 10 Simpson University twice — 6-1 Friday, and13-5 Saturday, and lost to the University of Great Falls 5-4 Sunday.

Eastern plays a doubleheader atWalla Walla University Wednesday.

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La Grande's Jake Powell surveys the Baker defense during theTigers'45-41 victory in the Greater Oregon League district championship at La Grande High Saturday.

• La Grande prevails late for district tourney title

By Josh Benham The Observer

It wasn't a perfect game, by any means. But the mark of a good team is the ability to close out a close game when it's struggling, and that's exactly what La Grande did.

Baker gave everything La Grande could handle and threatened numerous times to seize the lead in the hectic final quarter. The Bulldogs never did, however, as the Tigers used timely rebounding and clutch baskets to ward off Baker and win 45-41 in the Greater Oregon League championship Saturday.

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No. 17 Eastern Oregon University beat The EvergreenState College,63-59, in a Cascade Collegiate Conference game Saturday in Olympia, Washington, securing the Mountaineers' thirdconsecutiveregular seasonconference title.

Eastern's 10th win in a row alsogave itan automatic berth into the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship.

Airashay Rogers led the team with 15 points, while Madeline Laan added 10 points.

Eastern alsodefeated Northwest University, 64-56, Friday in Kirkland, Washington.

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overall, 16-2 CCC) host Concordia University in a conference tournament quarterfmal Tuesday.

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Union's Delanie Kohr attempts a second-half shot Saturday against Burns in the 2AWapiti League district tournament championship.

Third time's the charm • Union blasts Burns to PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL avenge two prior losses eight points.

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Aftertwo close regularseason losses, Union turned the tables on Burns.

The Bobcats defeated Burns, 5736, Saturday to win the 2A Wapiti League tournament at Eastern Oregon University. With a spot already secured in the state tournament, Union won in convincing fashion followingtwo regular season losses to the Hilanders by a combined

After losing in its regular season finale to Grant Union, 58-43, Elgin was able to get some revenge in the 2A Wapiti League district tournament. The Huskies defeated the Prospectors 49-43 Friday at Eastern Oregon University, with Jake Burgess leading the way with 22 points. Elgin lost the third-place game Saturday, 63-50, to Union, but Burgess scored a game-high 21 points.

"It would be really easy for a team to be intimidated by the fact that you've gotten beat twice, but my girls take it as a challenge," Union head coach Rhondie Rickman-Johansen said."It was an absolutely phenomenal win for us," Senior Keesha Sarman, who was named league co-player of the year, led Union to its victory with 22 points.

"It's super exciting that we finally beat Burns," Sarman said."It's SeeCharm/Page 10A

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Grande's Jake Powell said."Not just The Bulldogs came out pressing the seniors, but all the sophomores and on defense and threw the Tigers off immediately, and kept the score close juniors that contributed. Those key throughout. It was a seesaw battle in guys were so big for us."

La Grande had won the previous the first half and the teams went into meetings this season by 23 and 13 halfbme tied at 21-all.

Brandon Dall, who scored a teampoints, and hit the 60-point plateau in high 15 points for the Tigers, nailed a each win. But the Tigers knew what was in store after the way the Bulldogs trey down 32-30, and Andrew Peasley's ended the second meeting. bucketput La Grande up by three "The last time we played Baker at heading into the final quarter. their place, they really closed the game The teams went back-and-forth until out," La Grande head coach Mark it was 40-39, La Grande in the final Carollo said."I told them to expect that minutes. After a steal by Powell, who same type of intensity, and Baker came SeeGOLIPage 10A

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To start the game, it was Kali Avila who began scoring in the paint. Lacey Miles and Madison Wilcox also had stretches of leading the La Grande offense in the first half. By the second half, Kylin Collman had found her range from long distance, and Avery Albrecht was doing Avery Albrecht-sort of things.

The all-around team performance summed up why the Tigers finished their Greater Oregon League schedule unbeaten.

The standouts for La Grande passed the baton back and forth and took turns taking over against Baker Saturday. The Tigers won going away in a game it was never seriously threatened, defeating the Bulldogs 56-40 in the 4A GOL district championship.

With the victory, La Grande capped off a spotless7-0record and sealed theleague title.

"It feels terrific,"Avila said.aWe've See Perfect/Page 10A

WHO'S HOT:

OREGON DUCKS:Dillon Brooks scored 11 straight points in the second half, finishing with 19 points for the game,to lead the Ducks to an upset win over No. 9 Utah, 69-58, Sunday, in Pac-12 action in Eugene.

WHO'S NOT

KEVIN DURANT:The Oklahoma City superstar was sidelined again after undergoing a minor procedure to reduce pain in his surgically repaired right foot. Durant will be re-evaluated in a week.

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GP W LOT Pts GFGA Nashville 60 40 13 7 8 7 181 141 St. Louis 59 38 17 4 8 0 186 146 NHL Standings Chicago 60 35 20 5 7 5 177 144 Winnipeg 61 30 20 11 71 169 166 EASTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota 59 31 21 7 6 9 168 156 Atlantic Division Dallas 60 27 24 9 6 3 189 198 GP W L OT Pls GF GA Colorado 60 26 23 11 63 159 170 Montreal 59 3 8 16 5 8 1 157 131 Pacific Division Tampa Bay 62 37 19 6 8 0 203 167 GP W LOT Pts GFGA Detroit 57 33 1 4 10 76 170 149 Anaheim 60 3 7 16 7 8 1 178 168 Boston 59 29 2 1 9 6 7 157 156 Florida 59 26 2 1 12 64 143 166 Vancouver 5 9 34 22 3 7 1 169 155 Ottawa 57 24 2 3 10 58 163 161 LosAngeles 58 28 18 12 68 161 152 59 3 22 3 4 6 8 171 156 Toronto 60 2 43 1 5 5 3 167 183 Calgary 61 3 0 23 8 6 8 171 174 Bulialo 60 17 3 8 5 3 9110 202 San Jose Arizona 59 2 03 2 7 4 7 133 198 Metropolitan Division Edmonton 6 1 17 34 10 44 140 205 GP W L OT Pls GF GA All Times PST N.Y. Islanders 61 39 20 2 8 0 195 172 Saturday's Games N.Y. Rangers 58 36 16 6 7 8 185 145 Washington 3, New York Islanders Pittsburgh 6 0 3 4 17 9 7 7 172 149 2, SO Washington 61 33 18 10 76 181 152 Philadelphia 3, Nashville 2, SO Philadelphia 60 26 23 11 63 161 174 Toronto 4, Winnipeg 3, OT New Jersey 59 24 26 9 5 7 133 158 Montreal 3, Columbus 1 Columbus 5 8 2 6 28 4 5 6 153 180 Ottawa 4, Florida 1 Carolina 58 2 1 3 0 7 4 9 130 158 New Jersey 3, Carolina 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Anaheim 2, Edmonton 1 Central Division

Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 2 Detroit 7, Dallas 6, OT Tampa Bay 4, Arizona 2 Los Angeles 2, San Jose 1

• Cougars earn state berth with Makin's gamewinner for third Observer staff

Powder Valley ran out of gas in the 1A Old Oregon League district tournament championship game, losing 43-37 to Echo Saturday in Baker. ''We had a tough game," Badgers head coach Allen Bingham said."Playing three games in a row got to us."

Savanah Stephens led the Badgers with 13 points and went 4-for-5 from the 3-point line. Sally Mary Blair added nine points.

Amanda Feik Stephens chipped in six.

The Badgers held an 18-7 lead in the

first half before Echo rallied tocutthelead to 23-19 at halftime. In the third quarter, Echo pulled away with seven consecutive points and never

looked back.

The previous night, Powder Valley earned the title berth with a 54-46 win over Nixyaawii in the semifinal game.

"This game was a backand-forthtype game,"Bingham said."I thought we were fortunate to get this far."

Blair had 14 points. Kim Williams, Amanda Feik and Hallie Feik all had eight points apiece.

Powder Valley i14-10 over-

all, 8-4 OOLl will play Dufur Wednesday at home.

Wallowa wins thriller Wallowa defeated Nixyaawii 39-38 on Lauren Makin's three-pointer with 13 secondslefttoearn a third-place finish in the 1A Old Oregon League district tournament.

With the win, the Cougars advanced to the state tournament.

"I'm happy for the girls," Cougars head coach Greg Oveson said.'They learned how to compete."

Makin finished with 13 points and three 3-pointers. Cheyenne Hall and Taylor Harshfield each finished with Makin se v en points.

'After the first of the year we changed our attitude and how we wanted to play," Oveson said.'They never quit, and they kept battling back."

The previous night, Wallowa fell at the hands of Echo, 55-25, in the semifinals. ''We had to keep our composureafterthe loss,"Oveson said."The seniors have worked hard all year."

Makin led the Cougars with 11 points. The Cougars went 3-for-4 from the line.

Wallowa i14-10 overall, 8-4

OOLl plays Adrian Wednesday on the road in the first round of the playoffs.

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BASKETBALL

Sunday's Games Nashville 2, Buffalo 1, SO N.Y. Rangers 4, Columbus 3, SO Philadelphia 3, Washington 2 Boston 6, Chicago 2 Vancouver4, N.Y. Islanders 0 Pittsburgh 5, Florida 1 Colorado 5, Tampa Bay 4 Minnesota 6, Dallas 2

Monday's Games Arizona at New Jersey, 4 p.m.

Detroit atAnaheim, 7 p.m.

Tuesday's Games Vancouver at Boston, 4 p.m.

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

Calgary at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 4 p.m.

Buffalo at Columbus, 4 p.m.

Montreal at St. Louis, 5 p.m.

Colorado at Nashville, 5 p.m.

Edmonton at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

Dallas at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

Florida at Chicago, 5:30 p.m.

PREP GIRLSBASIr',ETBALL

Sadgers Islace second

Detroit at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 37 18 . 6 73 Brooklyn 2 2 31 . 415 1 4 Boston 2 0 33 . 377 1 6 Philadelphia 1 2 43 . 2 1 8 2 5 New York 1 0 45 . 1 8 2 2 7 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 44 12 . 7 86 Washington 3 3 23 . 589 1 1 Miami 2 3 31 . 426 2 0 Charlotte 2 2 32 . 407 2 1 Orlando 1 9 39 . 3 2 8 2 6 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 35 21 . 6 25 Cleveland 35 22 . 6 1 4 '/2 Milwaukee 31 24 ,5 6 4 3 ' / 2 Detroit 2 3 33 . 411 12

Indiana 2 3 33 . 411 1 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 40 14 . 7 41 Houston 37 18 .6 7 3 3 ' / 2 Dallas 38 2 0 . 655 4 San Antonio 34 21 .6 1 8 6 ' / 2 New Orleans 28 27 .50 9 1 2'/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 36 19 . 6 55 O klahoma City 31 25 .55 4 5 ' / 2 Utah 20 3 4 ,3 7 0 15'/2 Denver 2 0 35 . 364 1 6 Minnesota 12 4 2 . 2 2 2 23'/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 43 10 .811 L .A. Clippers 37 19 .661 7 ' / 2 Phoenix 29 2 7 . 5 1 8 15'/2 Sacramento 19 3 5 . 3 5 2 24'/2 L.A. Lakers 1 4 41 . 2 5 5 3 0 All Times PST

Saturday's Games Oklahoma City 110, Charlotte 103 New Orleans 105, Miami 91

PREP BOYS BASIr',ETBALL

Sunday's Games

Cleveland 101, New York 83 Atlanta 97, Milwaukee 86 Detroit 106 Washington 89 Orlando 103, Philadelphia 98 Indiana 104, Golden State 98 Oklahoma City 119, Denver 94 Dallas 92, Charlotte 81 Memphis 98, Portland 92 L.A. Lakers 118, Boston 111, OT

Monday's Games Philadelphia at Miami, 4:30 p.m.

Toronto at New Orleans, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Houston, 5 p.m.

BostonatPhoenix,6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Denver, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Utah, 6 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday's Games Golden State at Washington, 4 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.

Indiana at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Dallas, 5:30 p.m..

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ers'run • Imblerheads tostate after taking second at district tournament

Chicago 112, Phoenix 107 Houston 98, Toronto 76 L.A. Clippers126, Sacramento 99

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The Imbler defensive prowess was on display Saturday. Unfortunately, the Burns defense was a bit better this time around.

After the Panthers dropped 54 points on the Hilanders in a 16-point win Feb. 13, Burns held Imbler to six first-half points en route to a 33-24 victory over the Panthers in the 2A Wapiti League district championship game at Eastern Oregon University.

Down by 13 points at halftime, Imbler turned to its own strength on the defensive end and limited the Hilanders to just six points. But Imbler could muster only seven points in the thirdand trailed 25-13heading into the fourth.

In the final quarter, the Panthers took the floor with a renewed energy, nearly equaling their total from the first three quarters with 11 points.

But it wasn't enough to complete the comeback.

"As you can tell by our scores the last few days, our strength is definitely in our defense," Imbler head coach Mike Mills said."It's making defensive turnovers into offensive points. And tonight we were just a little bit to late."

Senior Luke Silbernagel was a bright spot offensively, leading the Panthers with 13 points.

"Everygame you have tocome in mentally strong, and some games we lack on that," Silbernagel said."That's when you can see that we struggle."

But Imbler was guaranteed a trip to the state tournament whether it won or lost due to a big win over rival Union Friday in the first round of the tournament. The Panthers were ableto avenge a pairoftightregular seasonlosseswith a 40-34 victory over the Bobcats.

"It's definitely a huge accomplishment," Silbernagel said of finishing in second place."It's a really competitive league this year, so this is still big for us. And we still get to go on and prove ourselves, so that's all we want. We want to get to the next step."

The Panthers will play at Western Mennonite Friday. Junior Trace VanCleave, who was named to the all-league first team, said the loss may help the team in the long run to focus on not starting until late in the game.

"I think it put a sour taste in our mouth for down the road," VanCleave

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Imbler's Brandon MCGilvray floats to the rim for a shot attempt during the Panthers' 2A Wapiti League district championship game against Burns Saturday at Eastern Oregon University. saidoftheplayoffs.'We'regoing to

play hard."

Imbler sits at 18-6 overall heading into the playoffs.

"I don't think we played a full game iSaturdayl — pretty much a half, if that," Mills said."Hopefully we can move on to Friday, and if we're lucky finish with four quarters of good basketball — win or lose."

Union rebounds for third After the six-point defeat at the hands of Imbler, Union rallied to place third at the tournament with a 63-50 win over Elgin Saturday, earning a berth in the state tournament.

"This season has been great, and the team has worked so hard," Union head coach Brett Dunten said."Our goal was to finish in the top three, and we dtd.

J.D. Graves finished with 13 points.

Landon Houck had 12 points and Chase Houck scored 10 points.

Quinn Evans gave the crowd at Quinn Coliseum an early highlight, as he hit a full court shot at the buzzer of the first quarter.

"It was pretty exciting to see Quinn

hit the full court shot," Dunten said.

Jake Burgess had a game-high 21 points for the Huskies. Gavin Christenson had 11 points, and Caleb Lathrop added 10 points and two 3-pointers.

"It was all or nothing for the boys," Huskies head coach Kevin Johnson

said."Caleb iLathroplstepped up and talkedto the boysbefore."

The teams made the third-place game based on Union's loss to Imbler, and Elgin's win over Grant Union, 49-43, Friday.

Burgess led the Huskies with 22 points and two 3-pointers against Grant Union, and Christenson scored 12 points.

Against Imbler on Friday, Graves had 11 points to lead Union. Dawson Kennon chipped in eight points and two 3-pointers, and Chase Houck added five for the Bobcats.

"Friday wasn't the best performance we have had," Dunten said.'We just weren't clicking, and Imbler is a great team."

U nion, 16-8 overall ,travelsto Knappa for thefirst-round game.

Elgin finished its season 9-17 overall.

Joseph lost 56-37 to Nixyaawii in the Old Oregon League district tournament championship game in Baker Saturday. Despite the loss, the Eagles still earned a trip to the state tournament.

Aaron Borgerding led the Eagles with 10 points. Deni VanWinkle, Jake Chrisman, Noah DeLury, Tyler Johnson and Sam Beckman all had seven points.

Joseph made it to the championship game by edging Echo, 52-50, in the semifinal game Friday. ''We gotbetter and better as the season progressed," Joseph head coach Olan Fulfer said."They battled through adversity thisentire season."

Cayden DeLury led the Eagles with 15 points and one 3-pointer. Beckman had 12 points.

"I can't say how happy I am with how the boys showed up this season," Fulfer said."The boys did so well this season."

Joseph i12-10 overall, 7-5 OOLl hosts its first-round playoff game against Dufur Tuesday.

Echo ends Badgers' year Powder Valleysawits season come to adose whenitlost 51-40 to Echoin the third-place game of the Old Oregon Ieague district tournament Satufday in Baker.

"I am very happywith how theboysperformed thisseason," Badgers head coach Kyle Dixon said."I thoughtwe jelled well thmughout the season."

Cade Browne led the Badgers with 15 points. Iee McElligott finished with nine points.

In the previous game Friday, Nixyaawii trounced Powder Valley 92-50.

Isaac Colton led the way for the Badgers with 19 points and fiv e3-pointers.Eddy Bedolla finished with six points and a pair of treys.

Powder Valley finished the season 10-14 overall and 5-7 in OldOregon League.

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Union Cove,E n nis stron at istricts Observer staff

Union/Cove and Elgin enjoyed top-four finishes at the 2A/1A Special District 4 tournament in Enterprise Saturday.

Union/Cove saw three wrestlers earn state tournament berths, and nine of its 10 athletes in the field placed in the top-five in their weight classes. That depth helped Union/Cove to 136.5 team pointsforthird place behind district champion Burns and runner-up Crane.

Chad Witty and Taran Hardwick won district titles, with Witty winning by fall over Crane's Sam Williams with 12 seconds left in the second round during the

championship match in the 182-pound weight class.

Hardwick pinned Elgin's Damian Hernandez in the third round of the first-place match at 126. Jayson Blackburn was the third Union/ Cove wrestler to make it to state, finishing second after losing by fall to Grant Union's Clay Johnson at 120 Elgin placed fourth with a team total of 112.5 points.

With just seven wrestlers, Elgin made up for it with fourathletesearning state berths.

Jaydon McKay had the top individual weekend for the Huskies, taking first place at 160. McKay won by technical fall over

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Burns' Jonathan Schmeck in the third round. Besides Hernandez at 126, two other Huskies earned second-place finishes.

At 170, Jordan Vermillion lost by fall to Burns' Garrett Blackburn in the first-place match but defeated Adrian's Drake Marquez in the second-place "wrestle-back" match to earn a state berth.

Levi Carper was defeated by fall by Wallowa's Micah Fuller in the championship match at 195 but came back and pinned Rylie Warnock of Joseph in the second-place match.

Joseph placed seventh as a team, with 74 points, as six ofits seven wrestlersearned

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top-fourplaces.Jared Wilcox was the lone Eagle to make the state tournament, as he took second at 152. Following a pair of wins in earlier matches, Wilcox was beat

by Crane's Austin Roath by a 5-3 decision in the firstplace match. But he rallied and defeated Imbler's Tyler Tandy by a 6-3 decision in the second-place match.

Also for Joseph, Warnock placedthird at195,asdid Lars Skovlin at 132.

Imbler came in at 11th placewith 51 points.Besides Tyler Tandy's third-place finish at 152, Taylor Tandy was the othertop performer for the Panthers, as he won an individual title. He won his

semifinal match over Union/ Cove's Aaron Burnell by fall, and pinned Burns' Clayton Bentz in the third round of the first-place match.

Enterprise finished behind Imbler in 12th place with 38 points. While no wrestler finished in the top two, a pair of Outlaws placed third for the team. At 113, Cole Farwell earned a 6-0 decision in the third place match to defeat Elgin's Ty Hook.

Clayne Miller placed third at 106 witha 10-4 decision over Marcus Furtado of Adrian in the third-place match.

Wallowa rounded out the 13 team-field with 33.5 points behind Fuller's district championship at 195.

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GOL Continued from Page 8A scored13 points,the senior penetrated the lane and hit Andrew Kevan, who scored at the rim to push the lead to three with 1:30 left.

Baker answered with Logan Sands' runner with a minute left. La Grande's Derek Yohannan was fouled

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015

SPORTS and went to the &ee-throw line the next time down, but missed both &ee throws.

Kevan came through with a big offensive rebound on the second miss, however, to keep possession with the Tigers.

"I'm not going to give up," Kevan said.'This is my last year, so Fm going to go all out."

Powell was fouled and hit one of two free throws. With a chance to tie or take the

lead, Baker's Aiden Hayes' shot bounced on the rim, but fell otf. After a Bulldogs' offensive board, Sands' trey went in-and-out and Dall secured the rebound and called a timeout.

Powell was fouled on the ensuing possession and sunk both &ee throws. Baker's desperation3-pointerwas otf, and the clock ran out on the Bulldogs.

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in the first half to finish with 11 points.

Wilcox added eight points, and Auslin McDaniel-Perrin grabbed nine rebounds Continued from Page 8A and had four assists. worked so hard for this. We still have "Itwas really ateam effort,"head a lotofgoalsforourselves,butthisone coach Doug Girdner said."The way was definitely one of our highest, and we started the game was to try to get we accomplished it." the ball inside and attack the middle.

Following two regular season wins W e did a good job ofthatand gotKali over Baker by double figures, La Grande involved, and the outside game came showed no signs ofbeing tight or assum- later." ing they would just win by showing up.

The Tigers also won the rebounding ''We knew we had to come into it battle 40-25,getting every 50-50 ball, knowing that iBakerl wanted it as bad which helped them outscore the Bulldogs 14-2 on putbacks. as we did,"Albrecht said.'We had to Baker had its only lead, 6-4, in the not be overly confident and just work as hard as we have all season." opening minutes atter a pair of Michelle Albrecht scored 12 ofher team-high Freese 3-pointers. But Avila scored eight 16 points in the second half to pace the of the Tigers'initial nine points, and folTigers, effortlessly breaking down the lowing Miles' trey, Wilcox scored inside Baker defense whenever she needed to put La Grande up 16-10 after the first to. Collman added 12 points on four quarter.

3-pointers, andAvila scored eightpoints The Tigers got up by as many as nine

''We seemed a little flat, but we were able to escape," Carollo said."It puts us in a good position heading into the playotfs. We need to learn fiom our mistakes, cut down on turnovers and not take plays otf this late in the season."

La Grande, 18-5 overallfor the season, now awaits this week's games to see who its next opponent is for the following week of playofF action.

points following Miles' second 3-pointer in the second and Collman's first trey of the game with 30 seconds left made the lead28-20 athalftime.

Albrecht scored five points in the third, and Collman hit another trey in the waning moments of the period to take a 38-26 lead into the final quarter.

Collman kicked otf the fourth with consecutive treys, and following a Freese 3-pointer, Albrecht hit a short jumper after a crossover move to put La Grande ahead 46-29 with five minutes left.

Baker would get no closer than 13 the rest of the way.

The Tigers, 17-5 overall, now await this week's playofFgames to find out who their opponent will be March 7 in the playotfs.

"It really doesn't matter who we play, because we can't worry about that," Miles said.'We just have to work our hardest to be ready."

STATE Continued from Page 8A Ebel and Lance Denny placed second in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1 minute, 44.77 seconds, and Bryce and Josh Ebel, Tony Clay and Dutto also won second in the 400 freestyle relay. ''We were second by just 13 hundredths of a second, thanks to a monster last 100 by Bryce," Dutto said.

"All four boys were on their 'A' game to bring this relay home and secure the team Julie Bodfish phato second place."

La Grande's Keegan Dutto races during the 4A/3A/2A/1 A The top six finishers state meet in Gresham. in each event generated in the 100 backstroke, sixth in the 200 freestyle pointsfor their teams.

Josh Ebel placed third in Keegan Dutto took third and Trevor Hoffman the 100 freestyle and fifth in the 500 freestyle and placed sixth in the 500

freestyle.

For the girls team, Shelby Baker placed third in the 50 freestyle, with a schoolrecordtime of25.06,and also took fifth in the 100 freestyle. Hannah Roberts placed third in the 100 backstroke with a school-record time of1:00.48 and placed sixth in the 50 free, and Abbey Felley was third in the 500 freestyle and fourth in the 200freestyle.

Roberts, Felley, Baker and Heather Keniry placed third in the 400 &eestyle relay to ensurethe girls'third-place team finish, and Roberts, Baker, Felley and Erin Bodfish took fourth in the 200 medley relay.

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Darby Gassett led the Outlaws with 14 points and hit four 3-pointers. Carsen Continued ~om Page 8A Sajonia and Sarah Aschenbrenner both finished with something we've been working for since last six points apiece. Enterseason." prise finished 9-13 for the She came up particuseason. larly big in the second half.

"It took a while for the Union held a 31-18 halfgirls to get going," Outlaws time leadbut struggledto head coach Mike Crawford make any shots in the third said."But they showed so much heart." quarter. Sarman, however, The following day, Imbler stayedhot,scoring all10 of fell to Grant Union 48-14 in the team's points to maintain a 10-point lead going thethird-place game fora into the fourth quarter, and state tournament berth.

Union pulled away from Amanda Feik and Katie there.

Barry each had four points Sarman gave credit to apiece to lead the Panthers, her teammate, senior Sarah who ended the season 10-14.

Good,for alsohaving a ''We didn't have any large part in their win.

"Sarah had the game of seniors," Imbler head coach her life tonight, and it made Barry Bowers said."I'm reeveryone else step up," she ally happy with these kids and how they played." said."It was a huge gamechanger for us."

Good, who was named honorable mention allleague, added 14 points.

"My team told me I needed to be a shooter today and thatthey needed me,"Good said."So I had to perform MOST ADVANCED the way I knew I could."

TECHNOLOGY Rickman-Johansen also AVAILABLE pointed to sophomore DelaI ACDelcoTSS nie Kohr, who was named Eric Rynearson all-l eague second team, for her efforts in the paint.

"She has been key for us underneath the boards," Rickman-Johansen said.

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Spice UpIlishes ForChinese NewVear

DQRQTHYSWART FLESHMAN

Missing my favorite

viewpoint My situation has changed.

I no longer "live" in the house with the big picture window where I look out upon the rural scene of hillside, trees, floral beauties, and wild animals.

I haven't for two years, but it comes upon me this morning as I sit in front of my gas stove contemplating the flames of warmth and focus on something about them that is more than just physical heat. I consider my windows in two diverse houses.

The front room window through which I saw my world was hung with my husband's stained-glass artwork, and the largeness of the living room gavefreedom tomy body'sconfines.

The view on the outside gave a world provided by nature.

I miss it.

Now I live more in a nest with all of my things within easy reach. It is convenientand Iappreciate it.

But, I miss what was, of course.

Now I have two views with which to compare.

This is a new way of living, a new way oflooking at life.

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Stir-fried shrimp is flavored with XO sauce in a recipe from Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's book"Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking." (Styling

by Lisa Schumacher)

By Bill Daley Chicago Tribune

GRANNY'S GARDEN

The name is something of a fake — XO sauce. The Asian condiment contains no cognac, which is what the XO ("extra old") term famously applies to. Nor is it a sauce in the traditional, smooth sense but more of a chunky relish.

Leave any quibbles at the

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Before tending neighbor's garden, check your own I was so embarrassed!

Years ago when our oldest son was 15 we took on two early morning paper routes one summer. I would drive and he would jump and run with the papers and then he would drive and I would jump and saunter to the porches.

As we did the second route it was getting light and at one place I daily saw a tall weed in an unplanted or cared for flower bed by the front

and pulled the biggest weed, and dropped it in the dirt. When we got home I gotoutof the car and headed around the house to see if there were any strawberries in the garden, waiting for me to nibble on. Much to my horrorIspotted a weed atthecorner of the house, even bigger than the one that had disgusted me in someone else's yard.Iwasactually embarrassed and looked around to see if anyone might be around to see my weed, in what I thought was a perfect yard.

Oh my, I felt thoroughly chastised and realized I needed to look after my own faults before I condemned others fortheirs.Ihave discovered since thatI have enoughweeds ofmy own, even if you can't always see them just driving by, that I really never have the right to condemn others. So it is with life, we so quickly judge others when our faultsare asbad orworse.I'm sure not perfect in it,butIhave neverforgotten my visual chastisement of the weed in my own yard, so I do try harder.

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savory, sea-salty, spicy flavor will set your head spinning, especially giventhejaw-dropping pricesof its main ingredients.

"It has such a fabulous flavor," says Grace Young, a New York City-based cookbook author.

"It's salty and spicy. It has heat and sweetness.

It'sa balance of wonderful flavors coming at you at one time."

The sauce is expensive because it calls for, among other things, driedscallops,which can cost hundreds of dollars per pound.

That's what makes XO sauce seem sorightforcelebrations,like the Lunar New Year, which occurs on Feb. 19.

New Year menus always call forfoods symbolicofgood fortune.

There's shrimp, which sounds in Cantonese like the word for laughter, according to Young; a whole duck, a symbol of fidelity; eggsforfertility;even potsticker dumplings, whose shape resembles gold ingots of old. It's also a timeforluxurious fare.

"If a food is not symbolic, we wouldeatitbecausewe 'retreating ourselves to something really nice," Young adds.

XO sauce is just that sort of treat, with a flavor that enlivens even the simplest of dishes, fiom fiied rice to stir-fiied Chinese broccoli to roasted oysters.

"Ilove thatithasthisseafood funk I just adore," says Nancy LesonofSeattle,afoodwriter, KPLU-FM radio food commentator and XO sauce fan."I love that it takes a plate ofboring noodles and turns it into something exotic to my taste buds. I hate to use the word'umami,'it's so overused, but XO brings up the flavor of simple vegetable preparations,likegreen beans. It's just a delicious, sexy flavor."

"It's notreally a sauce buta topping I guess. It's not like a beurre blanc," says Ming Tsai, the TV cooking show host and cookbook author, when asked about XO sauce. His version makes a relatively dry and very textured paste.

XO sauce is also a relatively new creation. It was invented in

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XO sauce can be made at home, like this version from Ming Tsai. The ingredients can vary, but Tsai's includes, clockwise from center, dried scallops, garlic, ginger, dried shrimp and chili flakes.

(Styling by Lisa Schumacher) the 1980s, according to"The New Food Lover's Companion," which traces its origins to Hong Kong.

The name was borrowed fiom Cognac to lend the sauce status.

"I think in the 1980s there was a lot of optimism,"Tsai says.

"Chefs wanted to create something.... They thought, What can wecreate and charge a lotof money for?"'

M ost chefs atupscalerestaurants will create their own versions of XO sauce, says Martin Yan, the San Mateo, Calif-based restaurateur, but nearly everyone will charge you if you request some.

When shopping for the dried scallops and shrimp, buy the best quality you can afford. Take a good sniff of whatever you plan to buy, Young says, because fragrance is an indicator of flavor.

"I normally go for the more expensive,"Young says."Scallops are not sold by type but by quality.

No one says they want this kind or that kind but how much they're willing to spend."

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Young, Yan and Tsai share ideas on cooking with XO sauce: • Dumplings and dim sum: Spoon '/4 to '/2 teaspoon on top of "Itwill be $5 or $8for adish, a each piece as desired. little plate," adds Yan.eYou only • Stir-fiied vegetables: Add need a spoonful. It will add flavor to Chinese broccoli, bok choy or and give you a kick and also lots green beans. of texture, being made fiom diced • Steamed fish: Try it over this and diced that." salmon or sablefish.

At home you can use com• Noodle soup: Stir some into mercially produced XO sauce. (A thebrothbeforeserving.

7.8-ounce jar of Lee Kum Kee's • Roastedoysters:Place oysters XO sauce is $32.95 on Amazon. on hot grill. When the shells pop com.) Or hunt down the ingreopen, garnish with XO sauce and dients to make your own. The a squeeze oflime. hallmarks of XO sauce are dried • Pasta: Stir a little toasted scallops and dried shrimp, butsec- sesame oil into the XO sauce to ondaryingredients vary by recipe. make for a looser consistency, Tsai's version, for example, calls then toss it with noodles or pasta. for diced Chinese sausage, while Or stir some into a scallion and others use various types ofham. ginger lo mein dish.

"I'm totally into ham in my XO," • Fried rice: Try with crab fiied Lesonsays."I'veusedprosciutto. riceoron risotto topped with I've used country ham." seared scallops.

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Lookfordried scallopsand dried shrimp at Asian markets. If you can't find Chinese lap cheong sausage, substitute an equal amount ofbaconorprosciutto.Justadd a teaspoonofhoney toreplace the sausage's sweetness, Tsai says. A vegetarian option would be to replace the dried scallops and shrimp with dried shiitake mushrooms.

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This charity recycles happiness.

Petals With Purpose takes flower arrangements from wedding, anniversary and bar and bat mitzvah celebrations and delivers them to peoplewho are sick,aloneor troubled. ''We go to the places most in need of joy, maybe some that are ofFthe radar and not getting much attention," said Brittany Agro, the nonprofit organization's founder.

Agro's frustration with trying to give away her floral arrangements following her wedding in New York prompted her to start Petals once she moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2012. ''We had spent a fortune on flowers, and I wanted to donate them in honor of my mother," who recently had died, Agro said. She couldn't find any place willing to pick them up. Finally, stafF at a nearby hospice agreed to come out on their own time.

The hospice workers later showed Agro photos of the arrangements being accepted by their terminally ill patients.

"It brought tears to my eyes, seeing the flowers in their second home," said Agro, 31."I thought,'It shouldn't be that diKcult to donate flowers to someone who normally doesn't receive them."'

Her Petals With Purpose volunteers swoop in after events, scoop up arrangements and create new ones with the freshest blooms. They then deliver the repurposed flowers the next day, free of charge, to hospitals, retirement communities and similar facilities.

Donors can designate where they want their floral gift to go or let the volunteers pick. They are asked to make a contribution, often a percentage of the flowers' total value, toward van rental and other expenses, Agro said.

The program has become so popular that Agro said her all-volunteer stafF — about 50 people,with 10 ofthem regulars— isjuggling atleast two pick-ups every weekend. She hopes eventually to have a small office and paid stafF. Being a Petals volunteer is not for those who need a lot of sleep, however. Big events typically happen on weekend evenings. So the floral repurposers sometimes are carting away posies and starting their arranging around midnight.

Besides recycling flowers, Petals With Purpose also collects gently used vases to use for the repurposed arrangements, because floral designers sometimes own the containers used at events. Stephen Halbrook, Agro's husband who assists with the charity, said one young girl collected40 vasesfor Petals as a schoolserviceproject.

Palm Beach County proved to be the perfect place for a flower recycling charity, with its social scene and elaborate parties, Agro said.

Floral donations come from corporate event planners, brides, florists and funeral directors,Agro said.

Mercedes Dos Santos, president of The National Association of Wedding Professionals chapter serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, said she wishes charitable floral recycling was more widespread.

"Unless a specific request is made ahead of time, florists either reuse the flowers or just throw them away," Dos Santos said.

DORY Continued from Page 1B Since I can't bring back the original, there is something to be said for the substitute. It is now "home."

Now, out of the windows of my primary residence, I see things difFerently, physically as well as with the senses.

There is a large front window from which I can look outside, but it is quite often between slats of Venetian blinds and scored panes.

It isn't important, for the scene is one ofhouses, traffic, and pavement.

Only the mental reach to the distant hillside can

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Put the shallots in a food proceswater to hydrate them. Strain. sor; pulse until minced, about 5 sec2. Place the sausage, garlic, ginger, onds.

Transfer to a bowl. Put the garlic scallops, shrimp, chili flakes and and chilies in the food processor; Shaoxing wine or sherry in a food pulse until minced, about 5 seconds. processor. Pulse until a fine mixture Transfer to the bowl with the shallots. is formed.

Rinse the shrimp in cold water; drain.

3. Add 2 tablespoons canola oil to Pat dry with paper towels. Put the aheatedsaucepan.Add the scallopshrimp in the food processor; pulse shrimp mixture; cook over low heat until minced, about 15 seconds. Transuntil the mixture appears dry, about fer to a separate bowl.

45 minutes. Serve warm or refrigerate 4. Heat the oil in thewokover high in a closed container for future use. heat until the oil registers 275 degrees on a deep-frying thermometer. CareWINME HON'SXO SAUCE fully add the shallot-garlic mixture; reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring Prep: 1 hour slowly, until the mixture just begins Cook: 30 minute to show a little color, 8-9 minutes. The Makes: About 4cups oil should have small bubbles and register about 210 degrees. Carefully 16 dried scallops (about 4 ounces) add the shrimp; continue stirring on 5 shallots (about 5 ounces), peeled low heat until the shrimp is fragrant, 2 heads garlic (about 5 2-3 minutes. Carefully add the scalounces), peeled lops, increasing the heat to medium; 16 fresh redThai chilies, stems continue stirring until the scallops are removed (about1 ounce), cut golden, 2-3 minutes. Remove from crosswise into "/4-inch pieces heat. Stir in the pepper flakes, salt 3 ounces dried shrimp and sugar. Cool. Divide into sterilized 2"/2 cups canola oil half-pint jars; refrigerate for up to 3 1"/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes months.

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2. Put a 1-inch-high steamer rack in a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok. Add water to a depth of3/4 inch; heat to a boil over high heat. Carefully put the bowl on the rack; cover, reduce heat to medium and steam, 15 minutes.

(Check the water level from time to time and replenish, if necessary, with boiling water.) Carefully remove the bowl from the wok. When they're

transport me back to the of just what would make the days of"when." bestplan and Ipostpone it Sunlight from the eastlestthe resultsbe less than side streams the daylight gratifying. with brilliance into the On theother hand, my delay provides its reality, for house and I look out upon a generous backyard. The Iseebirds there pecking at neglected generous expanse something they find necesfrom house to fence reminds sary toadd to theirdietafme that something must be ter feeding at the generous done with it, for the lawn is bounty of my neighbors who almost non-existent since alsoprovide water warmed againstzero temperature I stopped watering and having it cared-for last fall. winter chill. Whatever the That's when the weeds took birds find to eat here at my over. place, they find it among the I would like to have it matured dead weeds. landscaped so that it would There are wrens and be a place ofbeauty upon juncos and robins, swallows which to feast my eyes when and flocks of tiny feathI look out that way. eredcreaturesthat Ican't identify but enjoy their But, it calls for a decision

Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes Makes: 4 servings 'This is one of the many ways in which Hong Kong cheS use XO sauce as the dominant flavoring ingredientin a recipe,"writes Eileen Yin-Fei Lo in 2009's "Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking."The shrimp are first blanched in stock to seal them, then stir-fiied. Cornstarch m ay be used in placeofm ung bean starch; It/2 tablespoons of dry sherry can substi tute for 1tablespoon Shaoxing wine, says Lo. Sauce:

swarming about a bush or twoofthings eatable to themselves.

Then there are the ones who are not so welcome even though I have to admit, grudgingly, ofbeing aware of their boldness and intelligence, for they chase away the little birds. They are the Stellar jays, the crows, and the big black birds that I almost consider putting into chicken coops for "chicken every Sunday."

Just joking, of course, for I could do neither nor would I want to do the deed. I just need toappreciate their visit to my yard as something added to my life.

Just like the hawk that

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2. Place the stock and ginger slice in a wok; heat to a boil over high heat.

Add the shrimp; blanch just until they begin to turn pink, 30-40 seconds.

Turn off the heat, remove the shrimp with a strainer and drain well over a bowl. Reserve. (Save the stock for another use discarding the ginger j 3. Dry the wok with paper towels.

Heat it over high heat, 30 seconds.

Add the peanut oil, using a spatula to coat the wok with the oil. When a wisp ofwhite smoke appears, add the minced ginger; stir briefly. Add the shallots; stir-fry until they soften, about 1 minute. Add the XO sauce; stir-fry until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp; stir-fry until they are well coated with the XO sauce, about 1 minute. Stir the reserved sauce; drizzle it over the shrimp. Stir to mix until the shrimp are well-coated. Stir the starch-water mixture, pour it into the wok and stir just until any liquid thickens. The shrimp should be well-coated and there should be no moisture in the wok. Transfer the shrimp to a heated dish and serve.

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also looks down from its there, they prefer to walk on height in the blue sky and by down the paved street as keeps watch on the squirrels though they own the road. that also seek peanuts elseSome would say that where, hide them over here, maybe they do own the road and then play hide-and-seek when their favorite blooms in with the larger birds in my town are destroyed and there is no recourse except for a yard.

The squirrels hide, the big high fence. birds seek...and find.

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Maybe they do own the Oh, yes, there is plenty to see from my windows. road now that we have Even the deer from the moved into their territory, for nearby hills wander through they don't recognize the city from time to time on their limit boundaries. way to Birnie Park seeking Yes,there isa lotto see out m ore accessi ble andfruitful of my city windows. It is the same but, oh, so different. yards than mine. After tasting my colorful but artificial So very different. frontfl owerbed and turning up their noses at the real Contact Dory by email at yellow dafFodils growing fkshmanAoni.com

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2ND CROP Alfa Ifa YOUR BIRTHDAY byStella Wilder tage or waste it entirely. There's no real mid- agreatdealofyourself,and you may startto through the CCB Con$1.00 each $220/ton. Small bales, EOAF/Personnel Born today, you seem to know exactly dle ground right now. wonder if perhaps you're capable of coming s ume r W eb s i t e Baker City 216 SW Hailey Ave. www.hirealicensedwhereyou aregoing, howyou are going to get TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're through asplanned.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015

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

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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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For Rent 2 BDRM, 1 ba, corner lot, no smoking or pets, $600/mo, $300 sec. dep. must have rental references, tIt pass back ground. $35 app fee A vail 3/2. 503-341-3067

3-BDRM, 2 bath, Mfg. home. Carport, storage, fenced yard. $650/mo, plus deposit. NO smoking, NO pets. References.541-523-5563 AVAIL. MARCH 5TH. 4-BDRM, 2 bath. Fireplace, laundry room, detached garage workshop. No smoking. 541-519-4814

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A/C, Forced Air Heat, Metal Roof, Vaulted Ceilings, 2 pastures, 2 wells tIt Sm. Shop.

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American West Storage 7 days/24 houraccess 541-523-4564 2BD, 1BA house for rent COMPETITIVE RATES in La Grande. Please Behind Armory on East call owner, Available and H Streets. Baker City now! 541-328-6258

752 - Houses for Rent Union Co.

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

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Now accepting applicaCute tIt Warm! tions f o r fed e r a l ly 2 tIt 2+ Bdrm Homes f unded ho using f o r No Smoking/1 small pet t hos e t hat a re Call Ann Mehaffy sixty-two years of age (541 ) 519-0698 or older, and h andi- Ed Moses:(541)519-1814 capped or disabled of any age. 1 and 2 bed- Nelson Real Estate room units w it h r e nt Has Rentals Available! b ased o n i nco m e 541-523-6485 when available.

2 BDRM, 1 ba, w/s/g pd. $650. N E P r o perty Mgt. 541-910-0354

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Apartments, 2212 Cove Avenue, La Grande Clean tIt well appointed 1 2-BDRM w/detached tIt 2 bedroom units in a quiet location. Housing garage. $575/mo + dep.

Molly Ragsdale for those of 62 years o r older, as w ell a s Property Management Call: 541-519-8444 t hose d i s a b le d or h andicapped of a n y 2810 7TH St., 3 bdrm, 1 age. Rent based on inbath, w/ garage tIt gas come. HUD vouchers heat, $550/mo. accepted. Please call Day: 5 4 1-523-4464, 541-963-0906 Evening: 541-523-1077 TDD 1-800-735-2900

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LARGE, U P S T AIRS 1-BDRM., W/S/G/ pcI. Prolect phone number: $ 450/mo. 1 s t. , l a s t 541-437-0452 plus secunty. 1621 1/2 NEED SOMEONE, share TTY: 1(800)735-2900 Va IIey Ave., B a ker 2bd apt. partly furn., cable tv, and all untili- "This institute is an equal C ity.

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ANCHOR MINI STORAGE

FOR SAlF - HAINFS Comfortable country home on 6 acres.

Stick-built in 2006

1700 sq. ft., 3+ bdrm 2 bath. Attached 2-car garage. Fenced. Nice custom barn with stalls and set up for 4-H animals. Garden area. Front porch, back deck, and awesome views. $285,000.

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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.

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Travis Bloomer • Secure The Whitney • Keypad Zntry 2 BDRM, 701 1/2 F Ave. 4 BDRM, $820/mo. No • Auto-Lock Gate Land Company W /D h o o k- u p smoking. 541-963-2641 • Security Lit0tttng 541-519-3260 $550/mo. 1st, last, tIt • SecurityGameras $200 cleaning deposit 4 BDRM, 2 bath, 2 story, • Outside RV Storage 541-663-8410, leave fenced yard, no smok- • Fenced Area 825 - Houses for msg. No pets.

(6-foot barb) ing, no pets, $950/mo Sale Union Co. plus deposit and last NEW clean units 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath dum ont h r ent .

All sizes available plex, w/ d h o o kups, 208-739-2874 (Gxlo up to 14x26) duel heat, corner lot, 8 41-83 3 - 1 6 8 8 o ff-street p a r k i n g . CUTE COTTAGE style $650/month, $675 de2bd house, southside 3 3l 3 l 4 t h posit. No pets/smokLa Grande location, no ing. 541-786-6058 smoking o r pet s, 3 BD 2ba house. New ca II CLASSIC STORAGE $ 595 / m o sun room, hardward A FFORDABLE S T U 541-963-4907 541-524-1534 floors, u n derground DENT HOUSING. 5 2805 L Street spinkler system, f i nbd, 5 ba, plus shared UNION 2b d, 1 ba s g c NEW FACILITY!! i shed b a s e ment , i n kitchen, all u tillities $695, senior discount, Vanety of Sizes Available f loor circulating h o t paid, no smoking, no pets ok. 541-910-0811 Secunty Access Entry woard heat, attic storpets, $800/mo tIt $700 RV Storage a ge, s t o rage s h e d, dep. 541-910-3696 760 - Commercial much m o r e ! 204 Spnng Ave La Grande.

Beautiful B r and New Rentals $167,900. For viewing 3bd, 2b a a l l a p p l i- BEAUTY SALON/ Office space perfect SECURESTORAGE ca II 541-910-7478 ances, fenced yard, for one or two operagarage, tIt yard care.

Surveillance ters 15x18, icludeds FOR SALE:3bd, 2ba, w/ $1,100mo + dep. Mt. Cameras J acuzzi t ub , f e n c ed Emily Prop. Mgt. restroom a n d off Computenzed Entry street parking.

541-962-1074 yard, tIt a dog kennel, $500 mo tIt $250 dep Covered Storage 541-786-8793 Super size 16'x50' 541-91 0-3696 VERY NICE large deluxe.

GREAT HOME, shop, loBuilt in 2013. 3 bdrm, INDUSTRIAL P ROP541-523-2128 cation. Owner may fi2 ba, heated garage, ERTY. 2 bay shop with 3100 15th St. n ance, $ 2 k do w n , office. 541-910-1442 fenced back yard, all Baker City $1170/mo. ahuber© appliances i n cluded, eou.edu, 541-534-2155 w/s/g pd. Absolutely NEED OFFICE space in La Grande for one em- 795 -Mobile Home N o Smoking tI t N o IN LA GRANDE. 1- 3bcl P ets. $12 0 0 / m o . ployee. Little/no pub- Spaces $ 110,000, 1 - 4bc l lic foot traffic. Willing $ 100 0 d ep . $ 130,00 .

C as h, to lease. Require com- SPACES AVAILABLE, 541-91 0-3696 one block from Safe541-963-2641 fortable, secure, safe way, trailer/RV spaces. office space that can TOWNHOUSE DUPLEX W ater, s e w er , g a r for rent in La Grande. accommodate installabage. $200. Jerc man- 850 - Lots & PropN ewer 3 b d rm , 2 . 5 tion of phone/fax line a ger.

La Gra n d e erty Baker Co. b ath, l a rg e f e n c e d and internet service.

541-962-6246 Please contact Alice yard, garage, AC, and more. $995 mo, plus Massey, Eastern Oredep. Call 541-910-5059 gon Regional Program TRAILER SPACE in Unat 541-278-8668 or ion, avail. March 8th, for details. alice.masse ©mccfl.or W /s/g. $2 50 / m o .

EXCELLENT 2BD clu(541)562-5411 plex, La Grande. Garage, storage, no pets or smoking. $625 per NORTHEAST m onth .

C al l PROPERTY 541-963-4907.

Zoned for 2 potential MANAGEMENT 541-910-0354 home sites.

NEWER 4 BD, 2 ba, gas, 25'x40' Pavilion with A/C, energy efficient, 2 vaulted facilities on dw, garage, no smok- Commercial Rentals property, fenced tIt 1200 plus sq. ft. profesing/pets, $895/mo. sional office space. 4 gated. Timber, Pine 541-963-9430 820 - Houses For Creek runs though, offices, reception Sale Baker Co. well. 12 miles from NEWER D U PLEX for area, Ig. conference/ Baker City. $169,000 break area, handicap r ent. 3bd, 2 ba, g a s 2.94 COUNTRY ACRES Travis Bloomer access. Pnce negotiafireplace, A/C, large w/ 2001 Manufactured The Whitney ble per length of 3 bdrm Home $69,000 fenced yard and more!

Land Company lease. $925 a m o n th. Call w / $ 1 5,000. d o w n .

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75'X120' LOT. 825 G St. $49,000.

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FSBO - 1929 Grove St. Tear down and build your County, a n n o unces 2015 and March 2, 9' Pub)ished: February 2, new home, fantastic lot! 2007 NUWA HitchHiker 1010 - Union Co. the opportunity for eli16, 2015 9, 16, and 23, 2015 $32,500 (405) 255-7097 gible t r a n s portation Champagne 37CKRD Legal Notices LegaI No. 00040044 providers to apply for $39,999 Legal No. 00039817 855 - Lots & Propfederal 5310 f u nds.

Tnple axles, Bigfoot lack NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S Funds are allocated to erty Union Co. SALE leveling system, 2 new PUBLIC NOTICE the Union County Addba Eastern Oregon BEAUTIFUL VIEW lot in 6-volt battenes, 4 Slides, NOTICE OF PUBLIC ministrative Office by Rear Dining/ICitchen, On March 12,2015 at the Storage Cove, Oregon. Build HEARING the Oregon Departhour of 10:00 a.m. at y our d r ea m h o m e . large pantry, double 2007 Adams Ave. ment of T r a nsportat he U n i o n Co u n t y La Grande, OR 97850 Septic approved, elec- fndge/freezer. Mid living R ECONSID ER tion. Grant applications Sheriff's Office, 1109 room w/fireplace and tnc within feet, stream ~541 963-7368 CONDITIONS OF are for the 2015-17 biICAve, La Grande, Orer unning through l o t . surround sound. Awning APPROVAL ON ennium. Pro)ects progon, the defendant's A mazing v i e w s of 16', water 100 gal, tanks CONDITIONAL USE Pursuant of ORS 87.689 interest will b e s o ld, viding t ransportation and ORS 87.691, the mountains & v a l ley. 50/50/50, 2 new PowerPERMIT services fo r s e n i o rs sublect to redemption, personal property of 3.02 acres, $62,000 house 2100 generators.

Blue Book Value 50IC!! in the r ea l p r operty and people with dis- The City of La Grande 208-761-4843 the following individuabilities are eligible for commonly known as: 541-519-1488 als will be auctioned City Council will hold a grant funding. Applica109 North 2nd St, UnROSE RIDGE 2 Subdividue to long-term payP ublic H e a r in g o n tions are available at i on, Or 97883.

T h e ment delinquency. An sion, Cove, OR. City: 970 - Autos For Sale Wednesday, March 4, the Public Transit Divicourt case number is Sewer/VVater available. auction will be held on 2015, which begins at 14-04-49057, w h e re s io n W e b s it e : Regular price: 1 acre February 26, 2015, to 6:00 p . m . in t he htt: w w w . ore on. o J ames B . N u t t e r & satisfy liens c laimed m/I $69,900-$74,900.

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Council C h a mbers, rams enhanced-mo sors in interest and/or management. C heck 1000 Adams Avenue, bilit .as x¹ f undin assigns is plaintiff, and out our rental link on La Grande, Oregon. The location of the aucThe application packet Vernon T. Jones aka our w ebs i t e t ion w ill b e a t 1 4 1 0 The Hearing is to reincludes instructions Vernon Thomas Jones; 21st St., La Grande, www.ranchnhome.co consider a condition of and eligibility g u i d eUnited States of Amerm or c aII Oregon 9 7 8 5 0 at approval on a Condi1984 CHEVY H e a v y lines. Applications subica; State of Oregon; Ranch-N-Home Realty, 10:00 AM. A second tional Use Permit to alHalf-ton. Would make mitted for prolects in and Occupants of the auction will be held at In c 541-963-5450. low a m e dical maria great wood hauling Union County must be Premises is defendant.

10306 Railroad Ave. La dispensary. The truck. Straight body, The sale is a p u b lic s ubmitted t o U n i o n )uana Grande, OR 97850 at property is located at 16" tires, tool box on County Administrative auction to the highest 11:00 AM. For infor1609 Albany Street ¹5, back, & clean interior, O ffice no l a ter t h a n b idder f o r c a s h o r m ation, c a l l ( 5 4 1 ) T3S, R38E, Section Asking $2,500obo. Call 5:00pm on March 2, c ashier's c h e c k , i n 963-7368.

880 - Commercial 04CC, Tax Lot 2300, for more info or ques2015. The applications hand, made out to UnL a Grande, U n i o n Property tions 541-910-9339. w ill be r e viewed o n ion County S heriff's MichaelThompson — A07 W ednesday, M a r c h County, Oregon. The Shane Hubble — B43 Office. For more inforBEST CORNER location applicant is Eagle Cap 1 1th at 10 am i n t h e 2001 TOYOTA Echo, 4 mation on this sale go for lease on A dams Deena Barrera — B66 Dispensary. cyl. 5 speed, 2 door.

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Lg. pnvate parking. ReD146 The applicable land use to take over the paycom sales.htm m odel or us e a s i s . regulations are found Published: February 20, ments.

541-786-0218 541-805-91 23 in Chapter 8, Article Shawn Johnson — IC416 2015 Published: February 9, 8 5 of t h e C i t y o f Eugene Paul — IC437 GREA7 retail location 1 6, 23 , 2 0 1 5 a n d La Grande Land Devel- Shawn Johnson — IC478 Legal No.00040033 in the Heart of March 2, 2015 Check out our classified opment Code O rdi- Michael Searle — IC497 Baker City! nance Number 3210, ads.

LegaI No. 00039907 PUBLIC NOTICE Senes 2013. Failure to Published: February 20 1937 MAIN ST. and 23,2015 raise a specific issue Union County is currently 1550 sq. ft. building. at the Public Hearing NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S accepting applications $900/mo. precludes appeal of Legal No. 00040023 SALE for funding for trans541-403-1139 the City Council's deciportation of elderly and sion. A copy of the ap- TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF On March 18, 2015 at people with disabilities SALE Fi l e No . plication and informathe hour of 10:00 a.m. i n U n i o n Coun t y .

9199.20001 Reference tion related to the proat the Union County Funds may be used for is made to that certain posal are available for Sheriff's Office, 1109 maintenance of existtrust deed made by review at no cost, with ICAve, La Grande, Oreing transportation proWalter M. Osterloh, as copies supplied at a gon, the defendant's grams and services or grantor, to Stewart Tir easonable cost. A interest will b e s o ld, planning and developtle Co., as trustee, in S taff Report will be sublect to redemption, ment of s ervices for favor o f Da v i d C . in the r ea l p r operty those no t c u r r e ntly available for r e v iew Baum of Baum Smith seven (7) days before commonly known as: served. Current provid& Eyre LLC, as benefithe City Council Hear905 1 5 t h St, La ers of t r a nsportation ciary, dated 03/19/12, ing, and can also be G rande, O r 9 7 8 5 0 . for elderly and people recorded 04/13/12, in supplied at a reasonHard to find The court case numwith disabilities includthe mortgage records Commercial property ber i s 1 4 - 02-48888, lng c i t ies, c o u n t ies, able cost. For further of Union County, Orelocated off of w her e J PM o r g a n d istricts , a g e n c i e s , information, contact gon, a s 2 0 1 2 1129, the Planning Division Chase Bank, National Campbell St, nonprofit corporations covenng the following at (541) 962-1307.

Baker City, OR A ssociation, it s s u c and pnvate operations, descnbed real property c essors i n in t e r e s t are eligible recipients. situated in said county All meetings of the La Zoned CG. and/or assigns is plainFunds will be available and state, to wit: The Grande City Council t iff, a n d J u d d A .

Two contiguous Pnme beginning J u l y 1, North 71 feet of Lot 7 are accessible to perCommercial properties Waibel; Joanne M. 2015, for a b iennium in Block 4 of Pleasant sons with disabilities. being sold together Waibel akaJoanne M. e nding on J u n e 3 0 , A H ome Addition to La request regarding BELOW ASSESSED S mith; F o r d M o t o r 2017. Application inforGrande, Union County, accommodations for Credit Company, LLC; value. High traffic m ation ca n b e o b Oregon, according to persons with disabiliand Occupants of the visibility, convenient t ained at t h e U n i o n the recorded plat of ties should be made location to shopping, Premises are d efenCounty Commissions ai d ad d i t i o n . by the Fnday previous schools, churches, dants. Th e sale is a ers' Office, 1 106 IC (03S 3805 D B-1604; to the meeting, by callp ublic auction to t h e library, lust blocks Avenue, La G rande.

Ref. ¹1246) Tract 2: ing (541) 962?1307. highest bidder for cash from the Iconic Completed a p p licaB eginnin g at t he "Geiser Grand Hotel" or cashier's check, in tions must be returned Southwest corner of Excellent foot hand, made out to Unby March 2, 2015. The Michael J. Boquist L ot 2 i n B l ock 4 o f ion County S heriff's traffic. Next to the applications will be re- City Planner Pleasant Home AddiOffice.

For more inforLeo Adler pathway viewed o n W e d nestion to La Grande, Unmation on this sale go day, March 11th at 10 Published: February 23, ion County, Oregon, Lot 4400 is a vacant to: a m in t h e C o m m i s- 2015 and running t h e nce www.ore onshenffs. lot that has all city sioner's office.

North along the West com/sales.htm sermces in place ready line of said Lot, 71 feet to develop or use for Published: February 20, t o a p o in t 1 5 0 f e e t parking. Lot 4300 has Published: February 16, 2015 South of t h e N o r t ha charming "Vintage" 23, 2015 and March 2, w est corner o f s a i d 9, 2015 home with full LegaI No. 00040034 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S Lot 2; thence at nght basement, handicap SALE angles East 131 feet parking and bathroom, LegaI No. 00039968 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S to the Southeast corLarge deck and SALE On March 5, 2015 at the ner of land conveyed attached storage bldg. hour of 10:00 a.m. at t o Owe n A l le n a n d "Live where you W he n t h e On March 26, 2015 at t he U n i o n Co u n t y wife (Deed Book 145, work" use. Multitude Sheriff's Office, 1109 the hour of 10:00 a.m.

Page 2 4 4 , U nio n of Commercial uses. at the Union County IC Ave, La Grande, OreCounty); thence South + RED U C E D + Sheriff's Office, 1109 gon, the defendant's parallel with the East interest will b e s o ld, IC Ave, La Grande, Oreline of said Lot 2, a dissublect to redemption, tance of 71 feet to a gon, the defendant's PleaseCall: interest will b e s o ld, in the r ea l p r operty point on the South line commonly known as: sublect to redemption, of said Lot 2, which is Oari LyW T0Cher in the r ea l p r operty 3 012 Cove Ave, L a 4 4 feet West o f t h e (541)815-5823 Grande, Or 97850.The I • commonly known as: S outheast corner o f 2302 East N Court, La court case number is said Lot; thence West Grande , O re g on 13-05-48425 w h e re 131 feet to th e point Nationstar Mortgage, 97850. The court case of beginning; (Being L LC is p l aintiff, a n d n um b e r Is otherwise d e s c ribed 14-01-48870, w h e re Carolina Len P o rter; as the South 71 feet of J PMorga n Chas e Clinton G. Porter; Unthe West 131 feet of ion Lumber Company, Bank, National AssoLot 2, Block 4, Pleasclatlon, Its successois I nc., d b a Br o n s o n ant Home Addition to in interest and/or asL umber co m p a n y ; L a G r a nde , U n i o n signs is plaintiff, and Wilspier rentals, LLC, County, Oregon, ac910 - ATV, MotorcyOther Persons or ParRichard S. Patterson; cording t o t h e re ties including O c c uICatie S. Patterson; Occorded Plat of said Adcles, Snowmobiles cupants of Premises; pants , U n k no w n dition) 2005 POLARIS 800 EFI. and the real property Claiming any Right, Ti(03S 3805 D B-1600; Hand warmers, winch, located at 2302 East N tle, Lien, Or interest in Ref. ¹ 1 242) P ROPplow. S u pe r c l e a n. t he P r o p e rt y DeCourt, La Grande, OreERTY ADDRESS: 2207 $4500. 541-524-9673 s cribed in t h e C o m gon 97850 is d efenN . Maple Street L a for our most current offers and to d ant. T h e s al e i s a plaint Herein is defenG rande, O R 9 7 8 5 0 930 - Recreational browse our complete inventory. d ant. T h e s al e i s a p ublic auction to t h e Both the b e n eficiary Vehicles p ublic auction to t h e highest bidder for cash and the trustee have highest bidder for cash THE SALE of RVs not or cashier's check, in elected to sell the real beanng an Oregon inhand, made out to Unor cashier's check, in property to satisfy the signia of compliance is ion County S heriff's hand, made out to Unobligations secured by ion County S heriff's illegal: call B u i lding 1415 Adams Ave • 541-963-4161 Office. For more inforthe trust deed and a Office. For more inforCodes (503) 373-1257. mation on this sale go notice of default has

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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 n eficiary 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-

der for cash the interest in t h e d e s cribed r eal property w h i c h the grantor had or had p ower t o c o nvey a t the time of the execution by grantor of the trust deed, t o gether w it h

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trust deed reinstated b y payment t o th e beneficiary of the entire amount then due

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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 .

(TS¹ 9 1 9 9 . 2 0 001) 1002.276924-File No.

which the grantor or grantor's successors in interest acquired after the e x ecution of 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 Published: February 16, statute addressed to 23, 2015 and March 2, the trustee's "Urgent 9, 2015 Request Desk" either by personal delivery to LegaI No. 00039906 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

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Daughter asks to be relieved of obligation to visit her dad

Colomhianavov adoswanta spotinll.S.guacamolehowls

DEARABBY: I am a divorced woman mistake on the bill. Thereis noend toit. with a teenaged daughter. I maintain a good One night she didn't like the salad, so she relationship with my ex-husband and his picked up bits ofit and tossed them on the family, and still consider them my family. table. Needless to say, no one wants to go out The problem is, my ex and our daughter withheranymore.He rhusband, however,is have a strained relationship, mostly because a great guy. When we mentioned this to him, he makes little effort to spend time with her. he replied, eYou've noticed it, too?"

He doesn't attend her schoolfunctions, and Have you heard of this? What's wrong with her? She is strong-willed in most mostofthe time when she's with him he's sleeping or watching TV. She things, but the restaurant is also sick of the multiple girlscene is her extreme. Any light DEAR you c an shed on this would friends that cycle in and out of his life. He doesn't realize how ABBY bemo s t appreciated. much these things affect her.

— LOST MY APPETITE IN INDIANA She has asked me not to DEAR LOST: Having never met the make her see him anymore. She's15, and I'm unsure if the law allows her to make that de- woman, it's hard to pinpoint what may be wrong.

She may have OCD, be easily fiuscision, but I think it's unwise and she would regretit later. I also worry that everyone in trated,or bedisplacing anger orfrustration the family will blame me, and my relationabout something else onto the servers who cannot defend themselves. ship with them will be strained.

I don't know i f I shouldjust tell him she Frankly, the woman sounds like a pain in won't be coming to hishouseanymore orifI the posterior, and because she makes a habshouldcontinue to make hergo.I'm notsure it of making those around her uncomforthe really cares. I'd appreciate any advice. able, I'm having trouble understanding why — WORRIED MOM INARK-'LVSAS you continue to socialize with them. Many DEAR WORRIED MOM: Have you people wouldn't. Perhaps the husbands can discussed this with your ex? If you have and arrange to see him socially without her benothing has changed, then I don't think you ing present. should force your daughter to go any longer.

But check with a lawyer to be sure about DEARABBY I am 17 and a senior in the law in your state. highschool.D uring freshman year,oneof When daughtersareignored the way my classmates was a boy I'll call 'Alex."This yours has been, they begin to think there's year, I havebeen told thatAlex haschanged his name to 'Aly,"a more feminine name. something wrong with themselves — that Aly now sometimes dresses like a girl and they deserve it. It can have a lasting negative impact on a girl's self-esteem, which is sometimes like a boy. not healthy. That she no longer wants to be W hat gender should IrefertoA ly as?

Would it be rude to ask my classmate which subjected to it is understandable.

If you're atraid your former in-laws will gender helsheidentiftes with? blame you, tell them what you have told — GENDER DILEMMA me. Whether your ex cares or is relieved DEAR G.D.: Considering that Aly could is something no one can know until she be in a process of transition, I not only don't doesn't show up, and I sincerely doubt she'll think the question would be rude, I think it's an intelligent one. If you ask your classmate have any regrets about not having to tolerate those distasteful visits later on. politely and privately, I'm sure Aly will be glad to answer.

DEARABBY: My social, circleincludes a woman whohasproblems in restaurants.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Something comes over her in this environment Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and — either the waiter is ignoring her, the order is was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com taking too long she wants to tweak the menu to her liking the costis too high or there's a or PO. Box 69440, Los Angeles,CA 90069.

By JimWyss

Golombia taking a shot

Miami Herald

EL RETIRO, Colombia — A few days after the Super Bowl, a few men were huddledoutsidea fruit-processing plant on the outskirts of Medellin, Colombia analyzing the event.

They weren't talking about impossible receptions, interceptions or dropped catches, however, but the one-minute commercial promoting Mexican avocados.

U.S. consumer demand for thegreen,buttery vegetable is spiking. And Colombia — armed with a tree-trade agreement with the United States — is hoping to be the next big player in America's guacamole bowl.

They're still not contenders, as they need to jump through phytosanitary and regulatory hoops to enter the market.

But by most accounts, that day will come within the next 24 months or so.

Colombia exports 80 differentagriculturalproducts to the United States, said Colombia's Minister of Agriculture Aurelio Iragorri.

"Ifproduct No. 81isavocados, we will have won the lottery because the United States is one of the major consumers of avocados," he told reporters.

"And they just had the Super Bowl," he added, before explaining the culinary significance of the sporting event: "It's the day that they consume the most avocados because Americans eat a lot of chips and they like to put guacamole on them."

U.S. demand for avocados has increased 174 percent in

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Brooks Tropicals is South Florida's largestgrower of avocados and sells the fiuit under the brand SlimCado to lnghhght the fact that it has 50 percent less of the healthy fats found in the fruit. In that sense Florida has its own niche, said Mary Ostlund, director ofm arketing.

'You don't eat one kind of apple and people are realizof CORPOHASS, the associa- ing they like to eat more than tionofColombia'savocado one kind of avocado," she producers and exporters. said, explaining that most 'The U.S. is seeing per-capita grocery stores stock both consumption expand and varieties.

"Its just kind of a separate promotionaleffortsare exploding." market," she said."I guess On the sidelines of the we have staked out our own avocado war is Florida. The little corner."

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the past 14 years as consumers have been won over by the green-pod's health benefits and versatility in the kitchen. But as that one-minute spot suggests iit may have cost as much as $9 million in air-time alone, accordingto tradejournals), the competition is fierce.

Mexico supplied 1.3 billion pounds of avocados to the United States in 2014. That was followed by California with 282 million pounds, Peru with 144 million pounds and Chile with 89 million pounds, according to the U.S.based Hass Avocado Board.

And it's in that bottom tier that Colombia sees its opportunity.

"Our geography and proximity would give us an advantage over Chile and Peru," said Andres Eduardo Mejia, the executive director

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