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Green Apothecary is now in the hands of the state, as ownersawaitpermit approval. Not much has happened since June 2 when Michael Boquist, La Grande city planner, held a public hearing asking for public comment on an ordinance regulating Boquist th e only approved medical marijuana dispensary in La Grande Randy Lindsey and Rona Lindsey requested a building permit for Green Apothecary, a medical marijuana dispensary in May. Since receiving the approval from the city, the dispensaryhaschanged sites from Jefferson Avenue to 1709 Adams Ave. According to the for sale sign in the front yard, though, the sale is still pending. However, Andy Lilly, who owns the listing and is the owner of Lilly's Real Estate, said there's nothing wrong, and hehopes to closethe sale this week. 'There are a few things to do before we close," Lilly said. aWe're waiting for the city to give us the business occupancy, and we're trying to put together some contract work beforethe sale closes." However, Boquist said, as far as the city is concerned, it's out of the city's hands and in the hands of the state. "Unless they need additional permits and I don't know if they will or not, they will now need to get their permitsapproved from SeePermit / Page5A

Shelter From the Storm advocates are hoping to open a community dialogue this week with a town hall meeting. Residents involved with the ad hoc groups Save Our Shelter and Concerned Community Members for a Family Justice Center will hold a panel discussion and question and answer session at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room of Cook Memorial Library.

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Boise Cascade millwrights Dave Fuzi, right, and James Cox adjust the height of a motor in preparation for replacing a sanding head on the No. 2 sander at the Island City particle board plant.

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to pull this together and to educatepeople,"said Jeri Watson, a member of the family justice group. The town hall meeting is intended to educate the public about Shelter From the Storm, which faces a September eviction following a unanimous March decision by the Union County Board of Commissioners to site a new county courthouse on the footprint of the shelter building. Shelter supporters have protested the decision, asking commissioners to find a way to build a new court facility in a way that does not interrupt shelter functions. Commissioners have stood by the decision, saying the $2 million in funding for the court facility is an unprecedented move by the state, and that the funding could be in jeopardy if the county does not move to construct the courthouse within the state's tight deadline. Shelter supporterssay thedomestic violence resource's services will be negatively impacted if SeeMeeting / Page5A

SIGNS REMAIN OUT FOR MANY COMPANIES • Despite 6.6 percent unemployment rate, Union County employers struggling to fill open positions

grew uphere leave after graduating from high school. "People tend to move out iafter high

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The numbers paint a perplexing picture. At 6.6 percent, the unemployment rate in Union County is dramatically better than it was at the height of the Great Recession, but it is still 2.1 percent higher than it was just before the economic downturn hit. Despite thehigher joblessrate, several major employers in Union County are having trouble filling positions. Outdoors RV Manufacturing just outside Island City and Northwood Manufacturing of La Grande, which both produce recreational vehicles, are among them. aWe could add 20 to 30 people iat both plants) right away if they were available," Ward King, the chief operating officer for Outdoors RV and Northwood Manufacturing, said. The payforthesejobsstartsat about $10 an hour but an employee

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Gary Krantz, a La Grande School District custodian, cleans a floor at Central Elementary School on Thursday. The school district has had difficulty filling custodial positions. can make up to $13 an hour within a month and receive benefits, King said. He believes Outdoor RV and Northwood Manufacturing cannot meet its labor needs because many people who

King believes that if more of an effort was made toconvince peopleto stay here after high school the labor pool would deepen. A shortage of affordable housing, King said, is another factor that is making it difficult for Outdoors RV and Northwood Manufacturing, which are owned by Ron and Sherry Nash, to hire as many people as they would like. "It is tough to find housing," King sald. Boise Cascade, the wood products corporation which has plants in La Grande, Island City and Elgin, is also having difficulty filling some positions. The firm is finding it difficult to fill open positions for electricians and millwrights. "It is very frustrating,a Steve Lyon, the local human resources manager for Boise Cascade, said. Lyon said that Boise Cascade has had two millwright positions open for more than 500 days, an electrician SeeJobs / Page5A

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Independent Party primary State Rep. Dennis Richardson, R-Central Point, won the Independent Party's nominationforgovernor,grabbing a prize that Gov. John Kitzhaber won four years ago. In fact, Republicans as a group did much better than Democrats this year.

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UNION — Union City Councilor Sue Briggs wants her community to capitalize on its growing number of dedicatedvolunteers. In an effort to accomplish that, Briggs is recommending the City of Union change its method for electing councilors. She is proposing the council adopt a resolution that would put ameasure on theNovember election ballot amending the city's charter. The amendment would put an at-large election system in place for city councilors. Briggs believes this would strengthen the city council by Bffiggs ma k i ng it easier forsome ofthe best people in the community to serve on it. Many of these individuals are among Union'sgrowing number of early retirees. Briggs believes that an increasing number may be stepping forward in the future to become involved in community service. "I think they will want to volunteer," Briggs said. The at-large system Briggs is proposing allows voters to cast ballots for all candidates running for open seats. If five candidates are running for threeopen seats,thetop three votegetterswould be elected. Voters can only cast as many votes as there are open seats in an at-large election. Union presently has a numbered election system for its council. The individual receiving the most votes among the candidates who filed for the same position wins that council seat. The drawback to the present system is that when two qualified individuals run for a position, one loses and is denieda seat,Briggssaid. "Right now, we might have two wonderful people running against each other and only one gets elected," Briggs said. The councilor also said that it makes sense to have an at-large system since all of Union's council seats are at-largepositions,m eaning none of them represent separate districts. A formal resolution on the proposed amendment will be presented to the city council at its Aug. 11 meeting. The council isscheduled to vote on it at the meeting. Approval of the resolution would mean the city would place the proposed amendment on the Nov. 4 election ballot. Union's city charter cannot be amended without the approvalofthe town'svoters. Briggs, who served as mayor of Union fiom 1993 to 1999, said the city had an at-large system for electing councilors until 1988 when it switched to its presentsystem. Four cities in Union and Wallowa counties — Cove, Elgin, Joseph and Wallowa — use atlarge method of po selecting councilors.

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TODAY Today is Monday, July 28, the 209th day of 2014.There are156 days left in the year. In history: On July 28, 1914,World War I began as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. On thisdate: In 1945, a U.S. Army bomber crashed into the 79th floor of New York's Empire State Building, killing 14 people. The U.S. Senate ratified the United Nations Charter by a vote of 89-2. In 1959, in preparation for statehood, Hawaiians voted to send the first ChineseAmerican, Republican Hiram L. Fong, to the U.S. Senate and the first Japanese-American, Democrat Daniel K. Inouye, to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Oregon State University's Union County Extension Office will be closed Wednesday through Friday so employees can work at the Union County Fair. Benny Beaver will be meeting and greeting people at the fair on Wednesday afternoon and riding the 4-H Ambassadors Float in the fairparade at7 p.m . Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions, and daily gift bags will be given away. For more information, call 541-963-1010.

The La Grande United Methodist Church, 1612 Fourth Street, will celebrate 150 years of involvement in the community on Wednesday. The church will serve hot dogs and cake in its parking lotat5 p.m .tocelebrate. Everyone is welcome to come and help celebrate. Following the celebration the congregation will go to the 1600 block of Adams Avenue to prepare the church's float for the Union County Fair Parade which begins at 7 p.m.The La Grande United

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GRAIN REPORT Soft white wheat — July $7.01; August, $7.01; September, $7.01 Hard red winter — July, $7.59; August, $7.59; Se pte mber, $759 Dark northern springJuly, $8.27; August, $8.27; September, $8.27 Barley — July, 158; August, 158; September, 160

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OBITUARIES Lloyd Kelly, Merle Kelly and Don Kelly. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

2006, when she moved to La Grande to be Joseph near her daughServices for Dan DeBoie, ter. She spent Sr., 95, of Joseph will be held Lloyd two years in the at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mid-1970s in United Methodist Church in Island City Nome, Alaska. During her time in AnchorJoseph. DeBoie died Wednesday at Marvin Twidwell, 89, of age, she was a member and Alpine House, an adult living Opal died April 24, Island City, died Sunday at past president of the Anchorfacility. 2004. his home. Arrangements age Garden Club. She was Memorials may be made Bobbie was a masonry will be announced later by also a certified flower show contractor. He built his own Daniels-Knopp Funeral, to the Salvation Army. A full judge, a volunteer at the health club in Crystal Cremation & Life CelebraAnchorage Museum, a board obituary will appear later. River. tion Center. member for the Susitna Girl Bobbiewas a greatathlete. Scout Council. La Grande He enjoyed racquetball, tenShe was also a member nis, golf, camping, horseshoes, and deacon of First PresbyThomas M. Holmes, 69, of La Grande terian Church as well as a darts and in his last years, La Grande, died Saturday 191 6-2014 member of the Presbyterian he bowled a number of 300 at home. A full obituary will Women's Circle. games. He played any kind ofm ube publishedlater.Loveland Jean Allison iPrattl Lloyd, Jean enjoyed gardening, Funeral Chapel & Cremasical instrument, mostly the reading and her volunteer 97, of La Grande, died tory will be handling the organ and harmonica. July 19 at Grande Ronde work. She was politically arrangements. Bobbie built hundreds of Hospital. Services will be an- aware, informed and houses in Florida. He and his nounced at a later date. astute. When asked to share stoboyhood friend, Bob Krebs, Jean was born on Nov. 18, ries about her early days in Union both at 17 yearsofage,left 1916, in Fairbanks, Alaska, school to join the Coast to Walter Pratt and Nina Sue Alaska, she would recall beMary L. Rhinevault, 92, Guard duringWorld War iSusanl Weathers. As a child, ing a young child wrapped in of Union, died Sunday at II. Jean moved to Seattle, where furs on a bitterly cold night, the Grande Ronde HospiBobbie is survived by his her mother married John P. riding in the basket of a dog tal. A full obituary will be Connell and then moved to daughter, Belinda Neumann, sled. She tells ofhow welcomand her husband, Steve, of ing the lights of a distant published later. Loveland Great Falls, Mont. Funeral Chapel & CremaLa Grande — Belinda took After graduating from roadhouse seemed after the tory will be handling the high school in Great Falls, long day of travel. care ofher parents since arrangements. Jean is preceded in death 1995; sons, Bobbie Kelly Jr. Jean attended Whitman and his wife, Mary, of Crystal College for ayear before the by her mother and stepRiver, and David Kelly and father, Susan and John P. economics of the Depression his wife, Jan, of Crystal Rivrequired she withdraw and Connell, and her husband of La Grande er; sister, Juanita of Florida; seek employment. On Nov. 55 years, John Robert iRobl 1927-2014 brother, Jim Kelly and his Lloyd in 1997. 19, 1941, Jean married John She is survived by her wife, Joan, of North Carolina, Robert iRobl Lloyd. and brother Fred Kelly and W hen Rob returned from Bobbie Lee Kelly, 87 of daughter, Janet L. Krohn La GrandediedJuly 6 at his wife, Gloria, of Michigan; serving in the Pacific during and her husband, Howard Grande Ronde Hospital. At World War II, they briefly of Elgin; a son, Robert L. seven grandchildren; 18 Bobbie's request, there will great-grandchildren; one lived in Washington, MichiLloyd and his wife, Pamela great-great-granddaughter; be no services. gan and Montana before pur- of Anchorage, Alaska; She is Bobbie was born Jan. 26, chasing a small business in also survived by five grandand 73 nieces and nephews. Anchorage, Alaska, in 1953. children; and four great1927, in Melvindale, Mich., to He was preceded in death Cecil and Olive iHesterl Kel- by his parents, Cecil and They left Anchorage in grandchildren. ly. He lived in Melvindale, St. Olive; sister, Christine Buck- 1957 and returned in 1960, Memorial contributions Petersburg, Fla., Seminole, can be made to Alzheimer's berry; and brothers, J.P. Kelly, where she remained until

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Fla., Crystal River, Fla., and La Grande. He graduated from Romulus High Kelly School. He met and married the one and only love ofhis life, Opal MargieGoodlet.

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LA GRANDE POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrested: Chane Le Barnard, 59, unknown address, was arrested Saturday on a charge of driving under the influence. Arrested: Bryanna R. Eickstaedt, 29, was arrested on two Union CountyWarrants. I) Northwest States Felony charging failure to appear with original charges of possession of meth and carry concealed weapon. 2) Statewide misdemeanor of failure to appear with original charges of seconddegree theft.

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Marcia Lee (Sailer) Dupuis La Grande 1947-2014 Marcia Lee iSailerl Dupuis, 67 ofLa Grande,died July 6 at a local care facility. A celebration oflife will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Center for Human Development. Marcia was born Jan. 17, 1947, to Albert John and Vesta Louise iHandl Sailer with a disability, but she never let it get in her way. She attended school, married, assisted in caring for her twin nieces for many years, worked, gardened, made crafts and quilts and lived on her own for as long as she could. The last 10 years ofher life were spent with very caring providers who continued to respect and support her independence. Marcia taught everyone along the way what it meant to speak up for yourself and to make sure others listened to what you were saying. Marcia is survived by her brothers, Bob Sailer and Jim Sailer of Elgin, and Tom Sailer of Summerville, and sister, Lynda Joyce. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Vesta. Online condolences to the family may be made at www. lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

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OREGON STATE POLICE Arrested: Lori Jean Moore, 41, La Grande, was arrested July15 on a charge of probation violation.

Arrested: Kirk Ray Pickens, 46, La Grande, was arrested July 15 on a charge of possession of meth. Cited: Jeff Allen was cited on July 14 on a charge for not purchasing a no resident angling license. Arrested: William Jay Devin, 53, La Grande, was arrested July 17 on a Union County Warrant for failure to appear with an original charge of thirddegree theft. Cited: Michelle Anne Cleary, 51, Union, was cited July 21 on a charge for aiding in a game vi o I ati o n.

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the state's tight deadline. Shelter supporters say the domestic violence resource's services will be negatively impacted if the nonprofit has to move.

The meeting is a positive step to increase community dialogue and to keep the shelter's plight in the spotlight. While it is good to have the community engaged in discussions, none of it will mean anything unless the county commissioners join everyone else at the discussion table, something they have been unwilling to do, using the "legal counsel" excuse for staying quiet on the issue. That's too bad. Especially since input from elected leaders would go a long way, we think, to clearing up misconceptions regarding this issue. And, really, elected leaders have an ultimate responsibility to the people — not attorneys. Yes, the matter is now one in the legal sphere but simply waving away the idea of providing input because of advice from attorneys smacks of a lack of interest in the entire issue. No one says elected leaders must present their legal case at the meeting. But an appearance and a general discussion surely would seem reasonable.

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We are, especially, under the present administration, and a do nothing Congress, sliding down a slippery slope to socialism or worse. If all conservativesand those aware ofthedangers get active, we can reverse this potentially deadly course we are on. Stormy Burns Enterprise

3ansky: Train whistles keep tourists awake To the Editor: My daughterand Iarefrom Southwestern Germany, close to Stuttgart. We visited America's beautiful Northwest for three weeks. We saw Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula, Portland, the Oregon Coast, the Columbia Gorge, Hells Canyon, the Steens Mountains and the Zumwalt Prairie. We also stayed in La Grande and liked the town and the friendly people, but we could not sleep in your town. How is it possible that each night you get disturbed by trains whistling all night long? This is unbelievable. In Germany we have 80 million people in a space smaller than Oregon and Washington. We have very many fast trains and freight trains, but there are no whistles. We also have a lot of air traftc, but no flight may start between 11 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. We think tourists would like a more quiet night in La Grande.

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Continued from Page1A position that has been open more than 315 days and another electrician job that has been open for about 175

days. The inability to fill these positions is placing stress on Boise Cascade employees. "People are working lots of overtime," Lyon said. Lyon said the problem is not a new one for Boise Cascade, which has had a hard time filling electrician positions for about seven or eight years. Lyon attributes the problem to concern about the stability of the timber industry. He believes that people qualified to work as millwrights and electricians are shying away fiom the wood products industry. 'They think it is a dying industry. This is obviously not the case," Lyon said. Boise Cascade is tackling its problem trom within by ramping up its apprenticeship program to train people to become millwrights and electricians. The program has been inplacefor about 20 years, but has been shifted into a higher gear to help Boise address its situation. cWe have not utilized it like we are today," Lyon said. Boise Cascade presently has 11 millwrights and 11 electricians in its apprenticeship program. It takes four years to go through the program. The program is helping Boise Cascade significantly but is not producing electricians and millwrights at the rate needed to fill the firm's void. "People are retiring all the time," Lyon said. The staing challenges Boise Cascade faces in the Grande Ronde Valley are similar, Lyon said, to the ones the corporation is confronting in other regions. The company has plants in Western Oregon, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina. 'This is not specific to Union County," Lyon said. Not all manufacturing firms are experiencing difficulty hiring people. Barreto ManufacturingofLa Grande is able to fill its positions

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without difficulty. "The biggest problem we've hadis ifyou have to hire a bunch of people at once," said Greg Barreto, the owner of Barreto Manufacturing."In the past we've had the problem ofnot fi nding enough people. We haven't had that problem for a while though." Union County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Dan Stark said that a survey of businesses and industries about four years ago indicated that business industries were having issues with skilled labor. "It is a problem to get skilled experience," Stark said."Once you train them, you have the issue of retaining them. These people can make more money in urban settings. That is an issue." H e said that itishard to get qualified people for some positions because ofa lack of training centers. "Part of the problem we face is we don't have access to real technical training resources in the county," Stark said."So companies can't utilize the resources. We're looking at possibilities ofbringing resourceshereto help ithe companies) out." Stark also said demographics play a role in the problem. cWe have a finite labor pool," he said.cWe are also dealing with the skilled labor getting older and retiring." The labor shortage Stark

speaks of is impacting not only manufacturing companies, but also the La Grande School District. The school district recently had a difficult time finding people to hire for custodial and"maintenance 3" positions, for example. "Positions requiring physicallabor arebecoming harder for us to fill," La Grande School District Superintendent Larry Glaze said. Pay for custodialpositions starts at $9.87 an hour and maintenance 3 positions pay $13.88 an hour initially. Both provide full benefit packages, including insurance and retirement. Glaze is a bit mystified why these positions are hard to fill. "It surprises me. These are good jobs and the benefits are excellent," he said. The school district also is having a hard time finding people to fill paraprofessional jobs, also known as teaching assistants. The positions provide relatively low starting wages but offer full benefits, including health insurance and retirement. "The benefits are excellent. I don't understand why people wouldn't jump at these positions," Glaze said. Chris Panike, the La Grande School District's business and operations director,said thesepositionsare idealforparents ofschool-age children who need a job to supplement their family's

ality restrictions. However, she did say a permit is still pending for a dispensary Continued from Page1A in La Grande. The next step for all parties interthe state," Boquist said. ested will be another public hearing on Rona Lindsey declined to comment Aug. 12 to discuss the regulations for about the dispensary, and Randy Lindthe developing ordinance. "Ideveloped the proposed regulations sey did not return phone calls before press time. and alsograbbed a bunch ofrulesfrom Public Information OIficer Karynn other cities with similar ordinances," Fish of the Oregon Health Authority's Boquist said of the first meeting."I Medical Marijuana Dispensary program threw it out as a starting point in the — the department that receives the conversation. No one took anything ofE dispensary permits — said she canwhich surprised me." not provide any information about the Boquist said the regulations were met Lindseys' application due to confidentipositively by both sides.

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from a large number of debates. But Kitzhaber made a big issue of his 2010 rival Chris Dudley's reluctance to debate, so he can'tafford to appear to be avoiding rhetorical duels with Richardson.

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We now know which initiatives have earned a slot on the Oregon ballot this year. State officials have certified the last two ballot measures, which would legalize marijuana for adults and require labels on genetically

are still to be ironed out, said Meredith Glacken, a Richardson spokeswoman. With a significant disadvantage in fundraising, Richardson has perhaps the most to gain from the free television time that comes

income since their time off matches the time their children are out of school. The La Grande School District is also having a difficult time filling some teaching positions. High school special educationteaching jobsare perhaps the hardest to fill. Glaze attributes this to higher standardshigh schoolspecial education teachers are required to meet by the federal government. A high school special education teacher with no experiencestartsat$30,000 a year. A high school special education teacher with at leasteight yearsofexperience and a masters degree

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to thank everyone for their support and kindness. Thanks for the food, cards and money donated to the MS Society. Special thanks to everyone at Wallowa Mt. Medical and the caregivers Barbara, Eva, Jody and Debbie who made it possible for him to stay home the last few years. Thanks to Elaine from Home Health

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the nonprofit has to move. After researching family justicecenters,W atson said she is convinced a move in that direction would benefit Union County. "Icareabout both sides," said Watson, noting that a new courthouse is much needed."I've seen the community do MERA and build a playground at the park. I know we can do this." The meeting is also intendedtoaddresssome misconceptions. "The main misconception that I have heard trom the public is that the Shelter From the Storm facility is only office space," said Sharon Evoy, a member of the SOS group.cWe've tried toraiseawareness that it's a veryimportant space for their function." Evoy said the current building, which was completed with a Community Development Block Grant in 1998, also brings a level of security not found in all buildings. Located right next to the law enforcement center, police can respond in mere seconds in emergency situations. High windows also serve a security function, Evoy said. "It was built with security in mind," she said. Evoy, who will serve on

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modified foods. Several initiatives that started with much fanfare were later dropped — taxation and anti-union measures, plus a gay marriage initiative. Here's what did make the cut, including measures referredby the Legislature: • Legalizing recreational marijuana use. • Labeling requirements for genetically modified foods. • Instituting a top-two

primarytoreplacethe partisan primary elections. • Enacting an equalrights amendment for women. • Granting driving privilegestopeople who can't prove they're legally in the country. • Allowing judges to serve in the National Guard orteach at state universities. • Authorizing the state to takeon debt to pay for student financial aid.

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College N.M., KUGM of Missoula, Mont. and KSWSC of Pullman, Wash. All the programing listed was for shows broadcast after 6 p.m. The likely reason is that signals from many of these stations could not be received until the evening when AM radio waves travel much farther. Programs listed in the schedules included "Herbert White and his Silver State Orchestra" on KOA, "Cougar Collegians" on KSWSC andcWaldemar Lind the States Restaurant Orchestra" on KPO.

the panelThursdaynight, stressed that she understands the county's need for a new courthouse. The courts have been housedin the old Joseph Building since the early 1990s. The former hospital is difficult to renovate, resultingin aninefficientworkspace with securityconcerns, courtstaffhavesaid. cWe are as much procourthouse as we are antidemolition," Evoy said. Shelter From the Storm Executive Director Teresa Crouser will also serve on the town hall panel. She said she is looking forward to fielding questions fiom shelter supporters as well as those who may not necessarily understand their position. cWe're completely transparent," Crouser said. cWe're going to answer any question we're asked." Contact Kelly Ducote at 541-786-4230 or kducote C lagrandeobserver.com. Follow Kelly on Twitter @IgoDucote.

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School districts throughout the state have had a hard time finding high school special educationteachersforyears. "I advise people going into education to consider special education, "Glaze said. The easiest teaching positions for the La Grande School District to fill are those at the elementary school level. The district normally receives between 20 and 40 applications for each open elementary school teaching position, Glaze said. At the height of the recession, when the unemployment rate in Union County was 14-V2 percent, the school district sometimes received close to 100 applications for elementary school teaching positions.

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today. However, for many years Chief Joseph Mountain, south of Joseph, was known as Tunnel Mountain. We do notknow why but it may be because there is at least one mining tunnel in the Wallowa County mountain. The United States Geographic Board of Names gave the mountain its present name in the fall of 1925, according to a story in the Oct. 17, 1925, Observer. The mountain was also known at the time as Point Joseph.

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Simonis 65th Hank and Ruby Simonis arecelebrating 65 yearsof marriage. Henry"Hank" Simonis married Ruby Bailey of Burley, Idaho, on July 27, 1949. The couple have two sons, Ron and Cindy of La Grande and Rick of La Grande, and a daughter, Karen and Robert of Longview, Wash. The Simonises have lived in the La Grande area all their married lives. They have lived on the farm at Hot Lake for 50 years. They have nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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James Yost's involvement with the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo started when he was 14 years old when he washed dishes. Working everything from the arena to furnishing tractors and hay, Yost was honored this year as the rodeo parade's grand marshal. The tradition is multi-generational. Yostsaid oneofhis father's-in-law, B. Daggett, built the rodeo grounds in Joseph. His daughter, Jill Yost Hite, was a Chief Joseph Days Rodeo court queen. Born on Swamp Creek and now running a ranch on Elk Mountain Road with his daughter and son-inlaw, Yost said he's moved

cows most of his life. His mother came from a long line of ranchers — one of 13 Lathrop kids raised in the Leap country northwest of Lostine. His father came from Pullman, Wash. After he graduatedfrom high school, he came to work on a ranch. Like many cowboys, his father also worked in the timber industry at a sawmill in Joseph and in his "spare time" he wired all the houses in the Leap Country when the farms and ranches got electricity. Focusing on farming and ranching, Yost said during the hay production months of the summer, he delivers itby thetruckload to a feed store in Clarkston, Wash. It's a long 90 miles to

Washington, which includes the "Rattlesnake Grade," a windy descent down to the Grande Ronde River and

back up. "It's one gear going downhill and one gear going uphill," Yost said. He said he's driven loads ofhay as far as the Portland metro area. He enjoys the drive along the Columbia River, but said he's always eager to leave the busy city behind and head back home to the Wallowas. The first few weeks of July have been hot, the time when the swathers come out all across the county, a concern for Yost. "Grassdoes alotbetterin cool weather." Yost said he will be cutting hay until Sept. 20.

Then he turns his cows out on whatever grows in the pasture after that. "I get two cuttings, the cows get the third," Yost sald.

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo lands smack dab in the middle ofhaying season. Some ranchers work to get that first cut up before the rodeo so they can enjoy the county's biggest event celebrating both its ranching tradition as well as the Nez Perce Tribe's. During the summer, Yost said his son from Los Angeles, retired from the fertilizer business, joins him on the ranch. His son's family from Baker City came to visit during therodeo and toadd to the family reunion, his niece was married the weekend

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BIRTHS GRANDE RONDE HOSRTAL Baybado:To Samantha Ray Papineauand MichaelJoseph Baybado II of La Grande, a daughter, Halia Gail Baybado, 5 pounds 12.6 ounces, 3:40 p.m. July 9. Grandparents are Kari Baybado, Mike Baybado and Cherie Davis.

and Carla Greenough and Lanny and Ava Hildebrandt.

Kathy Noyes and Wayne and Sherrie Dorey.

Beck:To Mary and Jason of Imbler, a son, Logan Ashley, 6 pounds 4 ounces, 1:25 p.m. july13. Grandparents are Robert and Patricia Beck of Imbler and Larry and Betty Wright of Roseburg.

Leckenby:To Brandie Mae Pomeroy and Dustin Phillip Leckenby of Elgin, a son, Kaden Eugene, 7 pounds 6 ounces, July 17 at 11:33 a.m. Grandparents arre Brian and Tracy Pomeroy and Kevin and Annette Leckenby.

ShroLIt:To Danna Miner and Anthony Shrout of La Grande, a son, Zander, 5 pounds13 ounces, 7:33 p.m. July 7.

Crader:To Melanie Black Crader and Kyle Cecil Crader of La Grande, a son, Bryson Harley Vess, 8 pounds 12 ounces, June 28 at 7:52 a.m.

LoLIgee:To Alexa and Eric of La Grande, a son, Samson Ray, 8 pounds 5 ounces, 11:22 p.m. June 30. Grandparents are Shelly and David Lougee of Umatilla and Sandra Leavitt of La Grande. Fry:To Caylyn Fry of La Grande, a son, Oliver Alexander Ellijah Fry,6 pounds 1.2 ounces, 12:27 p.m. July 3. Grandparents are Christopher Fry.

Faulkner:To Amanda L. Vinson andTyler L. Faulkner of Elgin, a daughter, Avery Maye, 6 pounds 8 ounces, July1 at 8:22 a.m. Grandparents are John and Lisa Arnold and Shannon and William Faulkner.

Hansen: To M egen Michelle Roudebush and Michael Dean Hansen of La Grande, a son, Reece Michael, 5 pounds 11 ounces, June 19 at 6:37 p.m. Harms:To Jonell andTravis Grandparents are Tom and of North Powder, a daughter, Lisa Roudebush andAustin Gretta Joy, 8 pounds 2 ounces, and Gerry Plueard. 2:44 p.m. July 4. Hanson:ToTara Marie Hanson Vela:To Sheena and Cody of and MarkAllen Hanson of La Imbler, a son, Austin Joseph, 7 Grande, a son, Liam, 8 pounds pounds15 ounces,1 p.m. July 8 ounces, July 15 at 8:54 3. Grandparents are Dick and a.m. Big brothers are Marcos Lauren Bobbitt, Steven and Sanchez and Chance Hanson Sarah Parker, RudyVela and Cobette McKinney. Knieriem:To Kaylee Ann Noyes and Harold David Hildebrandt:To Kelli Theodore Knieriem III of and Ryan of La Grande, a La Grande, a daughter, daughter, Elsea Layne, 8 Madilyn Grace, 7 pounds 11 pounds 0 ounces, 12:53 a.m. ounces, July15 at 7:05 p.m. July 4. Grandparents are Chris Grandparents are Doug and

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before Chief Joseph Days. Ranching is a lifelong venture. Yost said he runs 600 acresofirrigated pasture and both deeded and Forest Service-permitted cattle grazing land in the Chesnimnus region of northern Wallowa County. Part of the ranching family tradition is heavy to riding horses. "I've worn out several horses over the years," Yost sard. A lot of ranch work is still conducted from horseback in every kind of weather condition. "I've been out there when it snowed all day, and I've been out there on the first of November in a T-shirt," Yost sard.

Louden:To Lacie Louden and Jonathan Louden of La Grande, a daughter, Peyton Jo, 7 pounds 3 ounces, June 26 at 3:09 p.m. Grandparents are Joe Ballard, Carol Baumgartner and Donna and Tim Louden. Mclntosh:To Colleen Lela Mclntoshand Gaspare John WayneMclntosh of La Grande, a son, Vincent Reckless, 6 pounds 5 ounces, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Grandparents are Jim and Dorothy Mclntosh andTim and Jeri Barker. McLean/Johnson:To Courtney Christine McLean and Brody Kirk Johnson of La Grande, a daughter, Brooklynn Lakota, 6 pounds 11 ounces, June 28 at 7:34 a.m. Grandparents are Michell and John McLean and Jennifer and Mike Johnson.

PhelpsandTim Phelps of Summerville, a son, Colton James, 7 pounds 14 ounces, July 20 at 8:41 a.m. Grandparents are Roger and Delta Phelps, JudyWithernite, Jim and Julie Zacharias. Salazar:To Christine M Salazar and Rowdy Hanna, a son, Abel James, 4 pounds 4 ounces, July 16 at 9:06 p.m. Schlichting:To Valerie Jean Schlichting and Matthew David Schlichting of La Grande, a son, ChaseTyler,8 pounds 14 ounces, June 20 at 8:04 a.m. Grandparents are Elmer and Jane DeClue, William Schlichting, Debbie Waters. Scott:To Katelinne Scott of La Grande, a son, Leonardo James, 6 pounds 15 ounces, July13 at 2:51 p.m. Grandparents are Donald Scott and Shannan Phillips. Shelly:To Stephanie Kayla Shelly of La Grande, a son, Keiran Lynn, 6 pounds 13 ounces, June 28 at 2:51 p.m. Grandparents are Leonette and James Shelly.

June 28 at11:41 p.m. Webb:To ChelsieW ebb and Dustin Webb of La Grande, a daughter, Kye-Onna Rae, 6 pounds 4 ounces, July15 at 6:07 p.m. Grandparents are Kori and Michael Vanderzanden and Rebecca and Keith Grant. WALLOWA MEMORIAL HOSRTAL Porter:ToTara Barkes and Mark Porter of Enterprise, a daughter, Helen Marie,7 pounds 6 ounces, 3:40 a.m. July 5. Grandparents are Dixie and Stanley Barkes and Geraldine and David Porter. Roberts:To Dominique and Logan Roberts of Lostine, a daughter, Emma Lynn, 7 pounds 8 ounces, 7:55 a.m. June 27. Grandparents are Dana and Sam Cherry, Raemita Deal and Dennis Roberts. Frasch:ToTracy and Richard of Joseph, a son, Jacob Timothy, 7 pounds 9 ounces, 8:38 a.m. June 29.

Birkmaier: To Kelly Birkmaier andTom Birkmaier of Joseph, Titus:To Ashley N. Black and a son,TJ James,5 pounds Timothy JohnTitus Jr. of Elgin, 3 ounces, June 26 at a son, Ryatt Lyle,7 pounds14 6:55 p.m. ounces, July 21 at 8:49 a.m. Osterlah:To Suzanne Grandparents are Dawn Black, Kinion:To Samantha Osterlah of La Grande, a Jean Wright, Jeff Black, Patrica Kinion and Nickolas Kinion daughter, Erros Helen Jeaniva, Titus andTimothyTitus Sr. of Enterprise, a son, Mason 6 pounds 10 ounces, June 19 Dean, 8 pounds 0 ounces, at 11:30 p.m. Grandparents Weaver: To Keely KayWeaver June 21 at 1:40 a.m. are Russell Osterlah and Mary and Alex RayWeaver of La Grandparents are Sandra and Creson. Grande, a daughter, Regan Ron Huetter and Julie and Bob Phelps:To Jenny ZachariasKay, 5 pounds 13 ounces, Kinion.

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Tuesday, Aug. 5, is National Night Out, a community event held across the country to educate neighbors in crime prevention. In anticipation of the 31st National Night Out, police agencies and community leaders are planning block partiesforneighbors tom eet one another and their civil servants for an evening of food, fun and public safety. Here are a few of National Night Out events happening in western Washington County: Banks will hold its celebration at 6 p.m. at Greenville City Park, 41905 N.W. Arbor Park Loop. Local businesses will have booths set up, and therewillbe hotdogs,soda and snow cones as well as a volleyball tournament. The Washington County SherifFs Offtce, Banks Fire District and Life Flight will be there showing some equipment for the kids. At dusk, "Despicable Me 2" will screen. Cornelius residents can meet their neighbors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Harleman Park, 795 S. Heather St., for free hot dogs. This will be an opportunity to see improvements made to the park.

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in Eugene say a bomb threat calledin by someone describBAKER CITY — A single ing himself as a 13-year-old vehicle crash Saturday night boy appears to be a hoax. that resulted in one death Eugene police say the 911 remains under investigation. callerreportedshotsfi red The accident occurred and apossiblebomb athis along Interstate 84 west of residence on Saturday at Baker City in Baker County. about 11:30 a.m. The crash resulted in the The Eugene Register death of an adult female and Guard reported thecall serious injury to three other promptedpolice to cordon off adults. streets and send in officers According to Oregon and a light armored vehicle. But police could not locate State Police Sgt. Kyle Hove, a Ford F350 pickup driven the address given by the by a 30-year old male from caller. Blackfoot,Idaho, was travelPolice say the caller first ing eastbound on Interstate reportedthat hisbrother 84 near milepost 294 when it had shot his mother. This traveled off the freeway lanes was fol lowed by areportthat into the median. The pickup his father was armed with and camper trailer rolled an assault rifle and walkinto the median where both ing around the home's front vehicles came to rest. porch with a bomb strapped The vehicle's four occuto his body. pants, all from Idaho, were seriously injured. The driver, Motorcycle-bus crash injures man Todd Pratt, 30, of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Joe Pratt, 61, from THE DALLES — AuthoriBlackfoot, Idaho, were trans- ties say they're investigating a serious crash involving a ported by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medi- motorcycle and a bus near The Dalles along Highway 30 cal Center in Boise, Idaho. Right front passenger Austin that left one man seriously Parker, 23, from Pocatello, injured. Idaho, and rear passenger Oregon State Police say Tanda Pratt, 60, from Black- the crash occurred on Satfoot, Idaho,were transported urday at about 7 a.m. after by ground ambulance to St. a motorcycle collided into Alphonsus Medical Center in the front of the bus. The bus, Baker City. which had no passengers on Tanda Pratt was later board, was turning into a gas pronounced deceased at the station lot when the collision hospital. occurred. The motorcycle driver, LaneCounty settles 57-year-old Larry M. Dew, with whistleblower was fl own to Legacy EmanEUGENE — Lane County uel Medical Center where he paid about $40,750 to settle is in critical condition. a legal claim filed last year The bus driver, 55-year-old by the county employee who Patrick Preston was not inplayed a key role in bringing jured. The bus belongs to the to light the illicit changes a Oregon Child Development former county administrator Coalition. made to her compensation. Man tries to rob The Eugene Registerretirement home Guard reported that Sally Pelkey personally received PENDLETON — An a tota lof$3,650 from the Oregon man has been arcounty. The bulk of the settle- restedforattempting to rob a ment — about $37,100 — is Pendleton retirement center going to Pelkey's attorney, with a pellet gun. Barry Davis of Eugene. The The East Oregonian county denied all allegations reported 33-year-old Thomas of wrongdoing and any liabil- Davis Jr. was charged with ityfor theincident aspartof first-degree robbery, menacthe settlement. ing and disorderly conduct. Pendleton Police says DaDundee mother vis pointed a pellet gun at an reported missing employee outside the Juniper PORTLAND — A 38-year- Home on Tuesday, demandold mother of two has been ing entry into the facility to missing since Thursday and getaccesstopharmaceutipolice have exhausted their cals. leads. The pellet gun's orange The Oregonian reported safety tip was painted black that Dundee resident Jento resemble a Colt.45 handnifer Huston was last seen gun. purchasing gas at a 76 staMan dies in car crash tion in Newberg. west of Eugene Newberg-Dundee Police Captain Jeff Kosmicki says MAPLETON — Authorisurveillance video shows ties say a man has died in a Huston buying gas around car crash on Highway 126, 6:10 p.m. for her dark green west of Eugene. Lexus LX-470. She appeared Oregon State Police say to be alone. a sport utility vehicle was Kosmicki says police have traveling westbound on the exhausted all leads. The fam- highway when it veered off ily created a Facebook page the roadway and crashed head-on into a tree. The acto share photographs and information. cident occurred on Saturday at about 3 a.m. near the town Police say bomb call of Mapleton.

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ica's orm iovescos • Early July storm ignites Oregon fires burning, but nearing containment Buzzard Complex Fire PORTLAND — Oregon's largest wildfire is nearing complete containment, although continuing high temperatures remain a concern. near Burns

The 618-square-mile Buzzard Complex fire in Eastern Oregon, the nation's largest wildfire, remained at 95 percent containment on Sunday. Incident reports from the fire say containment lines continue hold as crews monitor increased fire activity. Containment of the Ochoco complex jumped from 69 to nearly 80 percent on Sunday. The complex consists of four wildfires burning 10,000 acres east of Prinville. And the Bridge 99 complex north of Sisters is 74 percent contained.

By Pat Caldwell WesCom News Service

The storm system that would trigger havoc and spark some of the largest wildfires of the 2014 season began innocently enough as a typical summer low pressure system off the Pacific coast. Yet, by the time the system careened over Oregon during the weekend of July 11 through July 13 it spawned a number of fires across the state, including the huge Buzzard Complex blaze near Burns, and it delivered more than 1,000lightning strikesover an area already parched from dry conditions. The Buzzard Complex Fire balloonedintothe nation'slargestblaze after consuming more than 600 square miles of rangeland. "It was definitely one that had a lot oflightning strikes with it," Mary Wister, am eteorologistfortheN ational Weather Service in Pendleton, said. Wister said high temperatures before the storm rolled in played a key role in its impact. "One thing to keep in mind is in early July, before the event happened, we were very hot, temperatures in the 90s," Wister said."Initially, when you have such hot and dry conditions you have a storm move through it can be a big one." The hot temperatures at ground level ultimately helped fuel the storm, she said. "Duringthe summer when you have a lotofheating atthe surfaceor atthe ground and you get a storm system move through, what happens is the air mass becomes more buoyant. The system comes through it provides both energy and moisture,"Wister said. While often the first culprit behind a large number of wildfires is drought, in this case it was more about the sheer

— The AssociatedPress number oflightning strikes. Katie Hetts, an acting fire analyst for the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center in Portland, said there were a number of variables that all lined up atthe righttim eto create a severe fire danger from what she termed as a "mass ignition" event. "More of a case ofa m assignition event and the weather pattern right after the mass ignition event lining up. Basically it was a combination of the sheer volume of ignitions, combined with some instability in the weather which led to fire growth and followed by veryhot and dry warming conditions," she said. Hettssaid thebiggestim pact occurred July 12 and July 13. aWe had 3,400 lightning strikes in 24 hours. Followed by very unstable weather which allowed the fires to grow.By Monday, we had bigfi res,"she sald. Wister said while the storm was not unprecedented, it was imposing. aWe get storms like that once a year. I'd say it was not totally uncommon but it's impressive though," she said. So istheprice tagfor taxpayers regarding firefighting cost. The annual costattached to battlingw ildfires began to skyrocket in 2000 and the outlays continue to climb even as the 2014 fire season is still in its infancy and the total of number scorched acres

nationally this year is down. "So far this year in 2014, we are below average nationally for both the number of fires and acres burned. W e are about 70 percent ofour10 years average for the number of fires," National Interagency Fire Center spokesperson Jennifer Jones said. The National Interagency Fire Center is situated in Boise, Idaho, and isdesigned to be a nationwide support and coordination axis for wildland firefighting. Jones said so far about 31,000 fires were recorded acrossthenation this year, down from a 10-year average at thistime of45,000 blazes. Federal firefighting costs began to climb in 2000. That year, taxpayers spent $1.4 billion on wildfire suppression across the nation. In 2012, the pricetag forfi re suppression stood at $1.9 billion, and in 2013, the struggle to extinguish fires cost $1.7 billion. While nationally the fire season remains fairly stable, across the Northwest fire crews remain busy. Latelastw eek,atotalof18 major fires burned in Oregon, blistering about 600,000 acres, Jones said. Oregon's 18 major blazes easily led the nation Thursday. Arizona reported one major fire, while California, Coloradoand Idaho each reported two, and Utah and Washington state each reported four.

Governor issues oil train safe review The Associated Press

arriving in Oregon by rail to PORTLAND — Gov. John help pay for spill prevention Kitzhaber has released and preparation. The report a statewide review of oil did not specify what the fee trainsafety thatcallsfor an should be. increase in state rail inspecIn June, the California tors, more funding for trainLegislature approved a ing, and improved reporting feeof6.5 centsperbarrel and transparency. ofcrude oiltransported The review, made pubthrough the state by rail. lic Friday, was ordered by The review also suggests the governor this winter the state should fill critical following an increase in the rail safety positions quickly amount ofhighly flammable and not leave them vacant. aWe'veseen adramatic crude oil from the Bakken region of North Dakota that's increase in crude oil moving being transported in Oregon. along Oregon's railways The report suggests over just a few short years," Oregon should consider a Kitzhaber said in a stateper-barrel fee on crudeoil ment."I believe we need a

gency responder training. The report comes two days after the U.S. Department of Transportation released nationwide draft rules for tougher tank car standards and lower speeds fortrainscarrying crude oil.

targetedstatewide response to ensure Oregon has the safestrailsystem possible." Kitzhaber also said railroads should provide notification to emergency responders for all crude oil transported by rail ,regardlessofthe type of oil, its region of origin, or the amount being carried. Perfederalexecutiveorder, railroad companies must notify states only if they're transporting more than 1 million gallons of the Bakken cfude. The report says the governor's recommended budget for 2015-17 will include additional funding for emer-

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Registration for run opens The annual Catherine Creek Classic Run and Walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Union High School. There will be a 1-mile kids ace, a 5k, and a half marathon. Registraion can be done ahead of time at eosportstraing.com, or day of starting at at 7 a.m. More information and the full schedule can be found at eosportstraing.com.

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Lee Lantz of Molalla holds on during the bareback riding competition at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Saturday in Joseph. Lantz finished sixth in the competition.

Portland tops Montreal MONTREAL (APj — Argentina midfielder Diego Valeri broke a deadlock in the 82nd minute as the PortlandTimbers held off Montreal 3-2 on Sunday to extend the Impact's losing streak to five games in Major League Soccer. Maximiliano Urruti and Will Johnson also scored for Portland, while Andres Romero and Maxim Tissot found the net for Montreal. Montreal assistant coach Mauro Biello directed the Impact after coach Frank Klopas was suspended for arguing with the referee following team's loss to Real Salt Lake on Thursday. In Sunday's other match, Pedro Morales scored from a penalty in the 53rd minute to help the Vancouver Whitecaps draw 2-2 with Dallas. Darren Mattocks opened the scoring for Vancouver in the 11th minute with

his fifth goal of the season and third in three games. Blas Perez equalized for Dallas in the 29th minute and Brazilian midfielder Michel converted a penalty kick in the 39th. CORRECTION:In the Page 9A story, "La Grande falls to Gresham at State," published Friday, July 25, the team was referred to as the 9-to-10 year-old All-Stars. The team name was the 11-to12 year-old AII-Stars.

• Grandson of rodeo's founder excels in debut

surprtsed. Joe Harper of Paradise, Nev. and Joa"Finishing tied for first meant a lot to quin Real of Woody, Calif., who finished me," Kolbaba said."It was the first time tiedforsecond with 78 points. I rode at Chief Joseph Days, and it was In barrel racing, Tami Semas of nice to split with Cody because he is a Prineville finished on top with a time of friend of mine." 17.47 seconds. Rachel Stoller of Canby Kolbaba said he was happy he opted finished second in 17.54, while Nicole to finish high school early in October so Riggle of Scottsdale, Ariz. finished third he could focus on his rodeo career. at 17.55. In bareback riding, George Gillespie Blair Burke of Hermiston finished of Placerville, Calif., earned first place with the best average time in tiewith 84 points. Josi Young of Buhl, down roping with an average time of Idaho, and Wyatt Bloom of Bozeman, 18.1 seconds. Stanfield's Seth Hopper Mont., finished tied for second with 80. finished second with a 20.1 average, Ben Londo of Pendleton won the while fellow Stanfield native Brad saddle bronc riding competition with Goodrich finished third with an aver79 points. Londo narrowly edged out age of 20.4.

By Eric Avissar The Observer

Joseph native Derek Kolbaba knew he wanted to make a living as a professional bull rider as soon as he could. During his performance at the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo in Joseph, the 18 year-oldKolbaba showcased his ability with a score of 85. After Kolbaba, whose great grandfather is Chief Joseph Days rodeo founder Harley Tucker, learned that his score earned him a tie for first place with Cody Miller of Parma, Idaho, he said he was

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The La Grande 9-to-10 year-old Little League All-Stars finished second in the state tournament in Bend Sunday after losing 17-10 to Bend North. Although the All-Stars fell two games short of winning the title, they hit six home runs out of the park while no other team hit one, according to coach Brian Bell. The All-Stars reached the final round of the double elimation tournament, beating Clackamas 10-0 in four innings after losing by a 10-5 margin earlier in the tournament. "All I know is that I couldn't ask any

more of these kids," Bell said."They played as hard as they could possibly play until the last out." Bell also praised Anthony Fitzgerald for his pitching performance for La Grande in the win over Clackamas. In four innings on the mound, Fitzgerald threw two strikeouts, while giving up five hits and no walks in the shutout victory. "Anthony Fitzgerald pitched an unreal game on the mound," Bell said. "He threw great while getting it done at the plate as well."

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astern re on uner oot ttscrow • Event gives archers with challenging targets By Cody Hutzler VVesCom News Service

This weekend's Eastern Oregon Super Shoot saw 411 archers hone their skills on the slopes of the Anthony Lakes ski area. "That's about 120 more than we usually do," said Bob Reedy, president ofthe ElkhornArchersin Baker City, which organized the event along with the GrandeRonde Bowmen in

La Grande. Archers came from Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington and California for the 12th-annual Super Shoot at Anthony Lakes. The event saw everyone from experienced archery hunters looking to test their equipment, to families out for a fun weekend. Placed around the ski area were 80 3-D targetsthatranged in appear-

OBSERVER ATHLETE OFTHE DAY

The La Grande 9-to-10 year-old All-Stars finished second at the state baseball tournament in Bend that concluded Sunday. During the loss to Bend North in the final game, Jorgensen hit two home runs out of the park. Jorgensen also went 3-for-3 while driving in three runs during a semifinal win over Clackamas. He led the team with 24 RBI during the season.

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Fitzgerald went 2-for-3 atthe plate with two RBIs while scoring two runs in the win against Clackamas. Devin Bell also had a pair ofhits and RBI. Cole Jorgensen hit safely in all three of hisappearances attheplatewhiledriving in three runs. "Against Clackamas, they played their 'A' game," Brian Bell said."They never gave them a chance to get into the game. Their approaches at the plate and defensively and were very tough." During the loss to Bend North, Fitzgerald hit a three run homer to SeeAll-Stars / Page 9A

Eastern Oregon University announced that Jennifer Simonetti stepped down as head coach of the women's soccerteam Friday after spending two seasons in charge. aWe would like to thank Jen for her commitment and service to the university, the soccer program and the La Grande Community," Easternathleti cdirector Anji Weissenfluh said in a pressrelease.'This move is a wonderful opportunity for her family and we wish her all the best." Simonetti did not respond to interview requests to explain her decision to leave the program. The Mountieswill open their 2014 campaign on Aug. 16 in a home scrimmage against Columbia Basin Community College. According to Friday's press release, an interim replacement will be announced today, though no decision has been madeatpresstim e. Under Simonetti's guidance, the Mounties finished with a 9-5-1 record last season, good for the secondbest finish in EOU women's soccer history. The Mounties also reached the Cascade Conferent Tournament for the second time in school history. During her two seasons at Eastern, Simonetticompiled a record of 10-18-3. "It's unfortunate for us as aprogram," assistant coach Andrew Crollard said on Simonetti's decision to leave the program."I'm just excited for the new season to start, and it is my intention to continue as an assistant coach as we're in a tumultous transitionstage." Crollard, who works a full-time job as an economist at the Oregon Employment Department, said he would be willing to become the interim head coach as a last resortforthe program, but hopes someone else will be tapped to fill the role.

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face Clay Bucholz and the Boston Red Sox.

IAN KENNEDY: The right-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres three run home run against the Tampa Bay will miss his scheduled Rays Sunday, then celstart today against the ebrated with a bat flip. The Atlanta Braves due to a homer accounted for all of strained left oblique. KenBoston's scoring in a 3-2 nedy is 8-9 this season

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SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore Toronto New York Tampa Bay Boston

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Sunday's Games Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 Boston 3, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 10, Kansas City 3 Miami 4, Houston 2 L.A. Angels 2, Detroit1 Baltimore 3, Seattle 2, 10 innings Oakland 9, Texas 3

Monday's Games Milwaukee atTampa Bay,4:10 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 5:05 p.m. Oakland at Houston, 5:10 p.m.

Tuesday's Games L.A. Angels (Weaver 11-6) at Baltimore (Tillman 7-5), 4:05 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 8-5) at Cleveland (Bauer4-5), 4:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 5-7) at Detroit (An.Sanchez 7-4), 4:08 p.m. Milwaukee (Garza 7-7) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 6-6), 4:10 p.m. Toronto (Stroman 6-2) at Boston (R.De La Rosa 3-3), 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 2-0) at Texas (N.Martinez 1-6), 5:05 p.m. Minnesota (Swarzak 2-0) at Kansas City (Shields 9-5), 5:10 p.m. Oakland (Samardzija 2-1) at Houston (Feldman 4-8), 5:10 p.m. Wednesday's Games MilwaukeeatTampa Bay,9:10 a.m. Oakland at Houston, 2:10 p.m.

(Beckett 6-5), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Lynn 11-7) at San Diego (T.Ross 9-10), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Liriano 2-7) at San Francisco (Hudson 8-7), 7:15 p.m. Wednesday's Games MilwaukeeatTampa Bay,9:10 a.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 9:10 a.m. Arizona at Cincinnati, 9:35 p.m. Washington at Miami, 9:40 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 12:45 p.m. ColoradoatChicago Cubs, 5:05 p.m. Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at San Diego, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. Seattle at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 4:08 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 5:05 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 5:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE

Sunday's Games Washington 4, Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 4, Arizona 2 Miami 4, Houston 2 N.Y. Mets 2, Milwaukee 0 St. Louis 1, Chicago Cubs 0 Pittsburgh 7, Colorado 5 Atlanta 8, San Diego 3 L.A. Dodgers 4, San Francisco 3

Monday's Games San Diego atAtlanta, 9:10 a.m. Arizona at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. M ilwaukeeatTampa Bay,4:10 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 4:10 p.m. Washington at Miami, 4:10 p.m. ColoradoatChicago Cubs, 5:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday's Games Arizona (Cahill 1-7) at Cincinnati (Leake 7-9), 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Garza 7-7) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 6-6), 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 5-5) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 4-3), 4:10 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 7-8) at Miami (H.Alvarez 7-5), 4:10 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 11-6) at Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 5-11), 5:05 p.m. Atlanta (Harang 9-6) at L.A. Dodgers

National Hockey League

SOCCER MLS Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA S porting K.C. 1 1 5 5 38 31 1 9 D.C. 10 5 4 34 29 2 0 Toronto FC 7 6 5 26 27 25 Columbus 6 7 8 26 25 27 New York 5 6 9 24 32 31 N ew England 7 11 2 23 25 3 3 Philadelphia 5 8 8 23 33 35 Chicago 3 5 11 2 0 2 7 33 Houston 5 11 4 19 22 4 0 Montreal 3 12 5 14 21 3 7 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA Seattle 12 4 2 38 35 2 4 R eal Salt Lake 8 4 8 32 31 2 6 Colorado 8 6 6 30 31 24 FC Dallas 8 7 6 30 34 31 V ancouver 6 4 10 28 31 2 9 LosAngeles 7 4 6 27 26 16 Portland 6 6 9 27 35 3 5 Chivas USA 6 9 5 23 21 33 San Jose 5 8 5 20 22 20 All Times PDT

Saturday's Games

Fozzy Whittaker and S Tom Nelson. CHICAGO BEARS — WaivedG James Dunbar. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Named Adam Korzun director of performance nutrition. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Re-signed RB Davin Meggett. Placed LB Aaron Morgan on injured reserve. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released WR Greg Orton. Signed WR Brian Tyms and WR Stanford Cole. NEWYORK JETS — Activated G Willie Colon from the active/PUP list. HOCKEY

Sporting Kansas City 2, Toronto FC 1 Columbus 2, New England 1

Sunday's Games

BUFFALO SABRES — Re-signed F Luke Adam to a one-year contract. COLLEGE SAM HOUSTON STATE — Named Jonathan Small football operations coordinator.

Through July 27 Singles

WNBA EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlanta 15 9 .62 5 Washington 13 13 . 500 3 Indiana 12 13 ,4 8 0 3 ' / 2 New York 10 14 . 417 5 Chicago 10 15 .4 0 0 5 ' / 2 Connecticut 10 16 . 385 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Phoenix 2 1 3 .87 5 x-Minnesota 20 6 .7 6 9 2 San Antonio 1 2 14 . 4 6 2 1 0 LosAngeles 11 14 . 4 4 0 10'/2 Tulsa 9 17 . 346 1 3 Seattle 9 1 8 ,3 3 3 13'/2 x-clinched playolf spot All Times PDT

Sunday's Games

Monday's Game

Monday's Games

LosAngeles at Seattle FC, 7 p.m.

IndianaatLosAngeles,7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 30

Tuesday's Games

Toronto FC at D.C. United, 4 p.m. ColoradoatNew England,4:30 p.m. Vancouver at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. New York at Real Salt Lake, 6 p.m.

Connecticut atAtlanta, 9 a.m. Washington at New York, 4 p.m. Chicago at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Seattle at Tulsa, 5 p.m. LosAngeles atPhoeni x,7 p.m.

TRAN SACTION S Sunday

TENNIS ATP Singles Rankings

BASEBALL

American League HOUSTON ASTROS — RecalledRHP Paul Clemens from Oklahoma City (PCL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Reinstated INF Alberto Callaspo from the 15-day DL. Optioned 1B Nate Freiman to Sacramento

(PCL).

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Activated OF Nolan Reimold from the 15-day DL. Designated RHP Esmil Rogers to Buffalo

(IL).

WTA Singles Rankings

BASKETBALL

Minnesota 76, Connecticut 65 Washington 77, Atlanta 67 Tulsa 79, Chicago 69

Vancouver 2, FC Dallas 2, tie Portland 3, Montreal 2

National League

CINCINNATI REDS — Activated INF Jack Hannahan from the 60-day DL. Optioned RHP Curtis Partch to Louisville

(IL).

LOSANGELES DODGERS — Reinstated INF Erisbel Arruebarrena from the DL and optioned him to Rancho

Cucamonga (CAL). FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed RB

20. Tommy Robredo, Spain, 1645 21. Kevin Anderson, South Africa, 1605 22. Gael Monfils, France, 1545 23. Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 1530 24. Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany, 1505 25. Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 1500 26. Tommy Haas, Germany, 1430 27. Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, 1399 28. Marcel Granollers, Spain, 1285 29. NicolasAlmagro, Spain, 1270 30. Dmitry Tursunov, Russia, 1200 31. Ivo Karlovic, Croatia, 1180 32. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, 1153 33. Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 1145 34. Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, 1135 35. Radek Stepanek, Czech Republic, 1130 36. Vasek Pospisil, Canada, 1115 37. Gilles Simon, France, 1110 38. Jeremy Chardy, France, 1105 39.Joao Sousa, Portugal, 1062 40. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, 1053

Through July 27 q-qualified for ATP World Tour Finals, Nov. 9-16 1. q-Novak Djokovic, Serbia 13130 2. q-Rafael Nadal, Spain, 12670 3. Roger Federer, Switzerland, 6070 4. Stan Wawrinka, Switzerland, 5770 5. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 4410 6. David Ferrer, Spain, 4085 7. MilosRaonic, Canada,3920 8. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina, 3360 9. Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria, 3270 10. Andy Murray, Britain, 3040 11. Kei Nishikori, Japan, 2780 12. John Isner, United States, 2690 13. Ernests Gulbis, Latvia, 2680 14. Richard Gasquet, France, 2370 15. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France, 1910 16. Roberto BautistaAgut, Spain, 1785 17. Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, 1680 18. Marin Cilic, Croatia, 1665 19. Fabio Fognini, Italy, 1665

1. Serena Williams, United States, 9231 2. Li Na, China, 6960 3. Simona Halep, Romania, 6785 4. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, 6070 5. Agnieszka Radwanska, Poland, 5130 6. Maria Sharapova, Russia, 4881 7. Eugenie Bouchard, Canada, 4460 8. Angelique Kerber, Germany, 4365 9. Jelena Jankovic, Serbia, 3900 10. VictoriaAzarenka, Belarus, 3812 11. Ana Ivanovic, Serbia, 3660 12. Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia, 3167 13. Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, 3050 14. Flavia Pennetta, Italy, 3039 15. Sara Errani, Italy, 3035 16. Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain, 2695 17. Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, 2675 18. Andrea Petkovic, Germany, 2460 19. Sam Stosur, Australia, 2415 20. Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, 2380 21. Alize Cornet, France, 2075 22. Sloane Stephens, United States, 2050 23. Roberta Vinci, Italy, 1930 24.Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russia, 1890 25. Venus Williams, United States, 1726 26.Svetlana Kuznetsova, Russia, 1646 27. Madison Keys, United States, 1545 28. Garbine Muguruza, Spain, 1535 29. Sabine Lisicki, Germany, 1427 30. Zhang Shuai, China, 1396 31. Casey Dellacqua, Australia, 1380 32. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Czech Republic, 1371 33. Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, 1361 34. Klara Koukalova, Czech Republic, 1355 35. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, 1351 36. Bojana Jovanovski, Serbia, 1350 37. Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia, 1345 38. Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, 1325 39. Camila Giorgi, Italy, 1282 40. Kurumi Nara, Japan, 1248

GOLF Canada Open Sunday At Royal Montreal Golf Club Montreal Purse: $5.7 million Yardage: 7,153; Par: 70 Final a-amateur Tim Clark (500), $1,026,000 67-67-64-65 — 263 Jim Furyk (300), $615,600

67-63-65-69 —264 Justin Hicks (190), $387,600 66-67-70-64 —267 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano (115), $235,600 67-67-69-66 —269 Matt Kuchar (115), $235,600 69-65-70-65 —269 Michael Putnam (115), $235,600 64-70-69-66 —269 Graham DeLaet (88), $183,825 69-63-70-68 —270 Dicky Pride (88), $183,825 66-71-70-63 —270 Brad Fritsch (75), $153,900 72-68-67-64 —271 Kevin Kisner (75), $153,900 70-69-68-64 —271 Graeme McDowell (75), $153,900 68-65-70-68 —271 Ben Curtis (57), $101,888 67-70-70-65 —272 Joe Durant (57), $101,888 69-66-67-70 —272 Ernie Els (57), $101,888 70-67-6966 — 272 Retief Goosen (57), $101,888 69-67-69-67 —272 Jamie Lovemark (57), $101,888 69-65-67-71 —272 Troy Matteson (57), $101,888 70-68-67-67 —272 Kyle Stanley (57), $101,888 65-67-68-72 —272 Nick Watney (57), $101,888 66-68-71-67 —272 RobertAllenby (49), $64,068 66-69-72-66 —273 Matt Bettencourt (49), $64,068 67-70-68-68 —273 Scott Brown (49), $64,068 67-66-69-71 —273 Kevin Chappell (49), $64,068 72-67-68-66 —273 Andres Romero (49), $64,068 71-68-67-67 —273 William McGirt (45), $45,458 69-70-69-66 —274 Scott Piercy (45), $45,458 72-65-71-66 —274 Brandt Snedeker (45), $45,458 69-69-67-69 —274 Will Wilcox (45), $45,458 68-68-6969 — 274 Woody Austin (40), $37,050 68-70-71-66 —275 Russell Knox (40), $37,050 72-66-69-68 —275 Martin Laird (40), $37,050 71-66-70-68 —275 Steve Marino (40), $37,050 69-69-70-67 —275 Charlie Wi (40), $37,050 66-73-6670 — 275 Eric Axley (33), $26,980 68-68-7169 — 276 Roberto Castro (33), $26,980 69-67-70-70 —276 Stewart Cink (33), $26,980 68-69-71-68 —276 Ben Crane (33), $26,980 71-69-7165 — 276 Ken Duke (33), $26,980 67-71-7266 — 276 Tim Herron (33), $26,980 69-67-7070 — 276 Danny Lee (33), $26,980 69-65-7270 — 276

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70-68-70-68 —276 Johnson Wagner (33), $26,980 71-67-71-67 —276 Ricky Barnes (24), $16,986 70-70-70-67 —277 James Hahn (24), $16,986 72-68-68-69 —277

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inning. Jorgensen also homered in the second and sixth innings. Kyle Spears threw five strikeouts and gave up two earned runs as the starter Dn the mOund in the 1OSS to Bend North. The All-StarS got DlI'to a hot Start to begin the toumament Dn July 19 With a 15-0

win over West Salem, then followed up with a 2-1 win OVer Medford the neXt day. After 1OSing to ClaCkamaS Dn July 21, La Grande bOunCed baCk Dn WedneSday with another victory OVer Medford by an 11-10 margin. During its secOnd WinOVer Medford, La Grande scored nine runs to COmebaCk frOm a 10-2 deficit. Levi Earp scored the winningntn forLa Grande after Devin Bell hit a deep sacrifice fly. "This team really hated

to lose," Brian Bell said. '%e instilled the mentality that if they're gOing to Play, they're going play hard all the time. The final game was a really big stage where they struggled. Even though they Were really uPSet to finiSh second, I told them they really deserve to be proud Of What they aCCOmPliShed throughout the season." The All-Stars finished their summer season with an 11-2 record, winning nine of their games by 10 runs Dr more.

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li Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas Los Angeles Times of violating its own cease-fire, GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip telling CNN,cWe will take — Frustration mounted as whatever action is necessary both Israel and Palestinian to protectourpeople." "Israel is not obliged and militants ignored each other's unilateral truce declarations isnotgoing to leta terrorist organization determine Sunday, casting doubt on international efforts to bring when it's convenient for them to fire at our cities, at our the deadly warfare in the Gaza Strip to an end. people, and when it's not," After initially approving Netanyahu said in a sepaa 24-hour"humanitarrate interview on"Fox News ianwindow"requested by Sunday." the United Nations, Israel Hamas' military wing said declared shortly after 10 a.m. in a statement that it reSunday that it was resuming sumed fire after Israel "failed its offensive, citing"incessant to abide by the humanitarian rocket fire" from Gaza by truce and after the indisIslamist fighters. criminate shelling of civilian Hamas spokesman Sami homes." abu Zuhri said the militia The fighting has resulted would not accept a truce in the deaths of more than that allowed Israeli troops 1,000 Palestinians, most of to remain in Gaza and also them civilians, with at least demanded that tens of thou15 reported Sunday. Israel sands of Palestinians dishas lost 43 soldiers,repreplaced by 20 days of fighting senting the country's largest be allowed to return home. death toll in a military operaThen, in the afternoon, tion in nearly a decade. Three Hamas announced that mili- civilians have also died on tantfactions had endorsed a the Israeli side, including a 24-hour pause beginning at foreign worker. 2 p.m. out of consideration International mediators for the plight of Palestinhad hoped that an extension ians and the start of the Eid of a 12-hour truce Saturday al-Fitr holiday. The three-day could add momentum to holiday beginning Monday efforts to forge a weeklong marks the end of the Muslim cease-fire, with negotiations holymonth ofRamadan. to be carried out in tandem Although fighting apon the fundamental issues peared to subside, by nightunderlining the conflict. fall the two sides were firing During Saturday's lull, on each other again amid Palestinians dug nearly 150 mutual recrimination. bodiesfrom therubbleofruIn a round of interviews on ined districts that had been Sunday TV talk shows, Israe- cut offby fierce shelling, and

carried away what they could salvage. Many sobbed when they got their first glimpse of destroyed homes. "I didn't even know which house was mine," said 24-year-old Ibrahim Mohammed, who ventured into the heavily bombed area of Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza. "One person's wardrobe was blown into another person's house. Everything was mixed up. U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Kimoon spent days last week shuttling to meetings in the region and then holding talks in Paristo pressfora ceasefire, none of which bore fruit. Hamas is demanding the lifbng of a crippling border blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt after the militant groupseized controlofGaza in 2007. Israel is determined to bring an end to incessant rocket fire from militant factions and is demanding the "demilitarization" of the enclave. A rocket fired Sunday injured a woman living in Israel's south when it crashed through the roof of a room where she was sleeping. Netanyahu has also declared his intent to rid Gaza of a series of tunnels dug by Palestinian militants to infiltrate Israel. cWe'll take the necessaryaction to protect our people including, by the way, continuing to dismantle tunnels," he told Fox News. "That's our policy."

be suspended until the security situation improves, it said. Tripoli has been embroiled for weeks in inter-militia violence that has killed and wounded dozens on all sides. The fighting has been particularly intense at the city's airport. The suspension marks the second time in a little more than three years that Washington has closed its embassy in Libya. In Feb. 2011, the embassy suspended operations amid the uprising that eventually toppled longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi.

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials are sharing satellite images they say show Russia has been firing rockets more than 7 miles into eastern Ukraine. The StateDepartment on Sunday releasedimages itsaid shows blastmarks from where rockets were launched and craters where they landed. The department says the images come from the U.S. Director of National Intelligence. Flames from California The four-page memo is said to shows wildfire claim 13 homes strikes between July 21 and July 26. 0$cials say one image shows rockets have been PLYMOUTH, Calif.— Wildfires burning fired more than 11 kilometers, or 7 miles, near Northern California vineyards and into Ukraine from Russian soil. in the Yosemite National Park area were threatening hundreds ofhomes even as Plan to simplify 2015 health crews worked to contain them. renewals may backfire The Sand Fire in the Sierra Nevada footWASHINGTON — If you have health hills east of Sacramento was 50 percent surinsurance on your job, you probably don't rounded as oflate Sunday, after burning 13 homes and 38 outbuildings. It has scorched give much thought to each year's renewal. But make the same assumption in one of roughly 6 square miles of rugged grassland the new health law plans, and it could lead and timber near wine-growing regions in Amador and El Dorado counties. to costly surprises. Insurance exchange customers who opt While crews significantly enlarged the for convenience by automatically renewing area they had corralled Sunday,"the steep, theircoverage for 2015 arelikely toreceive dry terrain continues to be a challenge" dated and inaccurate financial aid amounts and about 515 homes remain threatened from the government, say industry officials, and under evacuation orders, according to advocates and other experts. a statement the California Department of If those amounts are too low, consumForestry and Fire Protection. The fire started Friday when a vehicle ers could get sticker shock over their new premiums. Too high, and thegl owe the tax droveovervegetation thatistinder-dry from man later. years of drought. Automatic renewal was supposed to make Pakistani mob attacks the next open-enrollment under President minority Muslims, kills 3 Barack Obama's health care overhaul LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistani police smooth for consumers. But unless the administration changes say a mob has burned down several homes its2015 approach,"they'resetting peopleup belonging to minority Ahmadi Muslims in forlarge and avoidable premium increases, " the country's east, killing a woman and her said researcher Caroline Pearson, who foltwo granddaughters following rumors about lows the health law for the market analysis blasphemous postings on Facebook. firm Avalere Health. Police official Zeeshan Siddiqi says the rioting in the city of Gujranwala erupted US evacuates embassy in late Sunday after claims that an Ahmadi Libya amid clashes had posted a blasphemous photo of the WASHINGTON — The State DepartKaaba — the cube-shaped structure in the ment has shuttered the U.S. embassy in Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, that Libya and evacuated American staffers observant Muslims around the world face in there as the security situation in the capital prayerfi ve times a day. Tripoli deteriorates amid worsening clashes The photo allegedly contained nudity. between rival militias. Siddiqi says the victims died of sufocaThe department said in a statement that tion and that another woman miscarried American embassy stafFleft Tripoli on Satduring the riots and was in hospital. urdayand traveled overland to neighboring — The Associated Press Tunisia. Embassy operations in Tripoli will

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pearedorheld private meetThe Associated Press ings that produced few results. WASHINGTON — AfTalksreached a low pointlast ter more than six weeks of Thursday, as Sanders and sometimestesty talks,House Miller had a public spat that and Senate negotiators have appearedto leave thetwo agreed on a compromise plan sides far apart, with only days to fix a veterans health proremaining until Congress goes gram scandalized by long pa- on a five-week recess. tient wait times and falsified Sanders, who chairs the records covering up delays. Senate veterans panel, and The chairmen of the House Miller, chairman of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs panel, repeatedly lashed out committees have scheduled at each other. Sanders aca news conference Monday cused Miller of acting in bad afternoon to unveil a plan ex- faith, while Miller said Sandpected to authorize billions in ershad "moved the goalposts" emergency spending to lease in talks to fix veterans' health 27 new clinics, hire more doc- care. tors and nurses and make it A partisan impasse easierforveterans who can't loomed,even as both sides get prompt appointments said they hoped to avoid with VA doctors to obtain what Miller called the "sort of outside care. bickering and name-calling An agreement reached for which Washington has Sunday by Rep. Jeff Miller, become infamous." R-Fla., and Sen. Bernie Threedays later,after Sanders, I-Vt., was a long talks by telephone from time coming. The House Florida and Vermont, Miller and Senate approved bills and Sanders were on the on veterans health care in same page. early June, and lawmakers Aides to the two men said from both parties said they Sunday they had reached expected a final bill by July 4. a tentative agreement. The Instead, negotiators met deal requires a vote by a cononce in public, then disapference committee of House

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Many people in Northeast Oregon spent the weekend relaxing in the sun. Not Melody Mai of La Grande, a member of the Union County Fair Board. M ai is a among a coreof dedicated volunteers who worked intensely throughout the weekend to get the fairgrounds ready for the opening of the Union County Fair, which starts Wednesday. cWe are working feverishly but with a smile," Mai said on Sunday.cWe like what we do. We wouldn't be here if we didn't." The work of the fair's many volunteers over the past year is again paying dividends. The fairgrounds look lush and green, sporting a number of new features, and the fair's activity and entertainment lineup looks promising. Topping the entertainment lineup is Nicole Lewis, a country western singer who will be the featured entertainer for the third year in a row. Lewis, a La Grande native who now lives in Spokane, Wash., will perform at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday. cWe call her the pride of Union County," said Union County Fair Manager Nan

day. • Bag of Hammers, a local band featuring Holly Sorensen and Luke McKern, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday. • The Sceptres, a 1960s rock and roll band will play at 8 p.m. Thursday. The band is primarily comprised of La Grande High School graduatesfrom the 1960s. • The Dakota Brown Band will play from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday. The band features Dakota Brown, a La Grande singer-songwriter and regularly performs throughout the Columbia Basin. The fair's entertainment lineup also includes herding dog exhibitions by Pierce's Cow Dogs of Newberg. The exhibitions will be given at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The canines used in the show will be Hangin' Tree Cow Dogs. Pierce's Cow Dogs will be a new addition to the fair and so will a pedal tractor maze. Children will pedal John Deere tractors through a maze ofhay bales. The maze will be open Thursday afternoon and can be used freeofcharge.Mai suggested

block ofAdams Avenue and will run west to Max Square Park Lineup for the parade begins at 5:30 p.m. The parade is being put on by the local Delta Epsilon Sorority and is being sponsored by the Union County Fair Association. Gordon Royal of La Grande will serve as the

grand marshal. Royal is the manager of the La Grande Safeway. Senior Day is a another tradition to be continued. It will be on Thursday during which time seniors will be admitted free.A freebreakfast sponsored by Safeway will again be provided on this day.

air The breakfast willbeserved between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Carnival rides will again be providedatthe faireach day from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. W rist bands that provide unlimited rides for a full

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Melody Mai, a member of the Union County Fair Board, examines a bench next to a new mural at the fairgrounds. the pedal tractor maze after seeing how popular it is at a fair in Walla Walla, Wash. "Itprovides something for the little ones to do. Thatis what fairs should be about," Mai said. The Union County Fair will feature not only new activities but also a new look. The centerpiece of the new look is a large mural across from the exhibit hall. It was designed by Nancy Allen and painted by Lauren Hull, both of La Grande. The striking mural depicts an agricultural setting reflecting the fair's theme, "Denim Jeans & Country Scenes." Familiar structures at the fairgrounds have undergone

some changes, including the west side of the pig barn. The changes have been made to improve the building's ventilation, Bigej said. The 4-H Exhibit Hall will alsobe more comfortable because air conditioning has been added. The timing of the addition is ideal because hot weather is forecast this week. This concerns Bigej because hot weather tends to hurt attendance. She hopes that the weather forecast is wrong. "Seventy-fi veto80 degrees would be ideal," Bigej said. Popular traditions which will be continued at the fair include its annual parade, set for Wednesday. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. at the 1600

Bigej. The many songs Lewis will perform include numbers from her second CD, "My Kind of Paradise." The country western CD was released earlier this year. The fair's musical entertainment lineup also includes: • Lace & Lead, a west coast country band which will play at 8 p.m. Wednes-

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invaluable lesson Occasionally someone will ask me if it isn't difficult to come up with something new to sit down and write about for my column week after week, week after week. And, I must admit that it is absolutely No problem at all, for I usually have several columns already in the wings waiting to see the light of day/print when they serve my need, occasion, or substitute should I have a slow-down in a particular week. When I start to run out of a possible line-up is when I start getting nervous as to the possibility that I will never have another thought that needs expressed. For someone who loves to write, must write, this column has served as the perfect platform in spiteofthefactthat I'm too wordy. From time to time I've even thought of it, given the opportunity, as being a daily expression as to how I view the world. How is that for sounding smug when I don't mean to be? It's just the joy of revealing oneself on paper versus by word of mouth or letting the thoughts go by unexpressed, unborn, to die unrevealed. Take today, for instance, when I had a column all ready to go, but upon awaking I knew that I wanted to write about swimming. I don't know the why ofitexceptIhad amental picture of summertime activities that included swimming and this certainly is the time of year we all think about searching for ways in which to enjoy the summer. The picture I saw in my mind was my youngest son coming up through the water, gasping for air, and going under again followed by my frantic terror ofnotbeing able to savehim from possible drowning. It wasn't a dream but a remembrance of one summer many long years ago when he was about four years old. Teaching children to swim is such an important part of their lives that I cannot express it strongly enough and we triedtogiveourchildren theopportunity wherever lessons were available to them in case they or someone else's life was in jeopardy. Living as far as we did from such facilities as a child, myself, I was wellacquainted with the most available swimming being done in the river, not a city pool. SeeDory/Pcr/,e2B

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A crisp salad is arefieshing choice, but there are plenty ofother light meals that can beservedcold orat room temperatiuethatareperfectfor sizzling summer nights. We got some tips for simple summer dinners fiom David Trask, chef instructorattheCascade C~ Institute, and David Lebovitz, chef cookbook author and blogger (www. davidlebovitz.coml.

Elevation'sHeirloom Tomato Ga acho Makes 4-6 servings. /2English cucumber, halved and seeded, peel on 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes /2red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1"/2 C tomato juice 2TBS red wine vinegar 2TBS olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt /2tsp freshly ground black pepper Garnish: pansy flower for each bowl

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Nothing beats summer salads. I love summer and all the fresh fruit and vegetables it brings. With the temperatures high effortless salads are a must in our home. Here are two delicious and simple recipes full of fabulous flavors. The Nectarine & Cherry Salad is refreshingand a perfectparty pleaser.M ake just a few hours ahead of time so the flavors combine. My second recipe is from the cookbook, "In Season", Ihavecooked afew great recipes from here. I love summer avocados they are a really healthy source of fat and perfectly delici ous.Avocados areconsidered tohave a wide range of anti-inflammatory benefits and an impressive list of carotenoid antioxidants. Not too mention they support cardiovascularhealth and help to regulateblood sugar regulation. There are many reasons to eat avocados;Im ostly do itbecause they are delicious!

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Assembling fresh ingredients for a summer salad.

Nectarine & Cherr Salad 4 Nectarines 1 Bunch of mint, we used 1/2 chocolate mint and 1/2 spearmint, coarsely chopped 2 Cups of cherries, pitted and cut in half

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Cut the nectarines into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Combine all the ingredients into a bowl and refrigerate for two hours to let the flavors blend together. Great for summer BBQ's.

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and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar Roughly dice the cucumber, pepper, tomatoes and onion. In a food processor, pulse each item separately to a fine chop. Process until smooth. After eachvegetable isprocessed,combine in a large bowl with the additional ingredients. Adjust seasoning and chill. To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish each with a pansy flower and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

Lobster Rolls Makes 8 sandwiches. 5TBS canola mayonnaise "/4 C finely chopped celery 3TBS minced onion 2TBS whole milk Greek-style yogurt (such as Fage) 1"/2 tsp chopped fresh dill 1 Ib cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces (about three 1.5-lb lobsters) /2tsp kosher salt % tsp ground red pepper 2TBS butter, melted 8 (1"/2 oz) hot dog buns 8 bibb lettuce leaves Combine the first 7 ingredients in

a medium bowl, stirring well. Add the lobster to the mayonnaise mixture; toss. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Brush butter evenly over the cut sides of the buns. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place buns in pan, cut sides down, in pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until toasted. Line each bun with 1 lettuce leaf and top with 1/3 C lobster mixture. — CookingLightmagazine,June 2009, www.cookinglight.com

Combinethetomatoes,avocado and red onions on a plate or bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Top with grated Parmesan cheese if you desire. This is also delicious with crusty bread. Thankyou In Season for the recipe. Thank you "In Season" for the recipe. Enjoy!

1/3 C olive oil or half walnut oil and half olive oil 1 sm shallot, peeled and minced Freshly ground black pepper /2C finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 C walnuts or pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 C crumbled fresh or slighted aged goat cheese or feta cheese Rinse the lentils and put them in a saucepan with plenty of lightly salted water, the bay leaf and the thyme. Bring to a boil, decrease the heat to a French Lentil Salad With simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Add Goat Cheeseand Walnuts the finely diced vegetables and cook for Makes 4 to 6 servings. another 5 to 10 minutes, until the lentils Lentils are tender; be careful not to overcook 1"/2 CFrench green lentils them. (preferably from Le Puy) While the lentils are cooking, make 1bay leaf the dressing. Mix the vinegar, salt, mus5 sprigs thyme tard, oil and shallot in a large bowl. 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced Drain the lentils well and mix them 1 sm. red onion, peeled and finely diced into the dressing while still warm, stir1 rib celery, finely diced ring to coat the lentils. Remove the bay Dr~ing leaf and thyme and let cool to room 1TBS red wine vinegar temperature, stirring occasionally. 12/4 tsp sea salt or kosher salt Add a few grinds of pepper and mix in the parsley, nuts and goat cheese. plus more as needed 1 tsp Dijon mustard Taste, and add additional salt, if desired.

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Peanut NoodlesWith Snap Peasand Cabba e Makes 4 servings. 8 oz spaghetti("/2box) /2C smooth peanut butter "/4 C soy sauce 2TBS rice vinegar 2TBS brown sugar 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced "/2C water

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DORY Conti nued ~om Ibge 1B At the time, La Grande didn't have a municipal swimmingpool other than the short time the Crystal Plunge existed overbytherailroad trackswhere the Second Streetviaduct came into being rather than cmssing the tracks themselves on foot. With a sad legacy, the pool soon dosed and was covered over. Another swinmnngpool facility was at Cove withits warm water and a perfect place for swimminglessons fmm Harvey Carter and with picnic gmunds at hand. I tried to learn to swim there under Mr. Carter's tutelage and again at Pine Cone Auto Camp to the west of La Grande where there was a swinmnng pool and picnic gmunds, also little cottages which could be rented by travelers. The water was taken duectly fmm the Grande Ronde River flowing alongits side and was soul-chilling cold. As far as learning to swim was concerned, I felt an absolute failure. Oddly enough, after marriage, I spent time at the Young Women's ChristianAssociation (YWCAl in Salem in their swimmingpool. I was invited to join the water ballet gmup of young women to do synchronized swinmnng. We were to make a large flower, each of ourbodiesserving asa petalas we dove beneath the surface and came up together, floating on our backs with our feet to the center. It was a lovely sight and I loved participating. Unfortunately, I had to giveitup becauseIbecame disoriented under water, not knowing up fmm down, and panicked, so I had to quit. I never lost my fear ofwater in spite of the fact that I could out-swim even George across a river and was told by a swimming teacher that I could swim, I just didn't know it. Our family would make the most of swimmingin gmups ofrelatives when we'd all go upriver on the Grande Ronde, over to Catherine Creek, up the Lostine River while the men fished, for we would picnic togetherand theolderkids would watch the younger ones atplay, wading butnever going out far enough to get caughtin the current. It was those little water snakes come nipping at our legs that would send me scurrying to the bank. I always digress fmm what I intend to tell in order to set the scene and then hope to

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off the page. When George and I and family lived in Salem, we would go up the Metolius or McKenzie rivers to picnic in afavorit espotwith George's sister, Mildred, and family. The men would 6sh, the women would set out the lunch and read magazines while keeping an eye on the children. It was a wonderful place away fmm cmwrk The time that I saw my son's face in the water (upon waking this morning, remember?) was at this swimminghole in the river. He was only about 3 or 4

years old and be~" b a by and me" lessons in Salem, I think, so his older brother would have been about 7 or 8 and had passed swimming lessons. Randymay not have beenin the tmuble that my 6rstimpressi ons alerted me , butitcame tome thatI must save him but I didn't know how and I was scared. Caught in a little gully ofrushing water, I was sure he was drowning and there was no time to waste. While my mind was jumping over itselfwondering what to do and fearful thatmy son would be swept away and dmwned, the seconds docked away. Suddenly I looked down again and saw my oldest son, Craig Paul, bobbing up through the water behind his brother. He would catch the younger one at his waist and push him up through the waterto getabreath ofair,they then would go down under the water again. Now I knew I would lose both my sons. Imagine myreliefwhen this bobbing up and down had a purpose, for with each pmcedure they came doser to the edgeoftheriverand theshore where I could help them out. Whether I have the story straight or not, in myfrantic mind the older boy saved his younger brother's life while I stood and wrungmy hands, no credit to me. I am not the heroine type. I admit to being acoward. Mygratitude goes to those who are quick thinkers and actors who save each other and, hopefully, the world fmm itseK So, this summer, be sure to watch to your children's safety and teach them to swim. Someone's lifem aybeatstake, maybe their own.

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iL Bring your ltmch and 1wvn chairs to the park and enjoy the music. Concert Admission: suggested donation $5 per person Powder River Music Review concert series is presented to raise funds to build a bandstand pavilion in the center of Geiser-Pollman Park. Brochure and brick order blanks may be downloaded at wwwbakercitybanclstand.org for anyone interested in purchasing an engraved brick to be placed in the stage of the new bandstand pavilion.'Ihere will also be a brick order table at the concert. Soroptimist international Of Eaker County (SIBC) is the 501(c)3 non-profit for this project . Grant donations are most welcome. Put your name down in history with an engraved brick — makes great memoria1 tributes, birthday, anniversary or holiday gift. 4 inch by 8 inch bricks are 860 8 inch by 8 inch bricks are $300 12 inch by 12 inch tiles are $1000 A support column sponsorship is $10,000 Special yrice for Veteran bricks 8 inch by 8 inch for $150 'Ihanks Supporters of PRMR/Bandstand Project: Historic Baker City Powder River Music Review is sponsored by Baker City Herald and organized by volunteers of the Bandstand Committee. See concert photos at www.facebook.com/bakercitybandstand Questions call 541-519-5653 • Ask about perks of being a band sponsor

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Baker City HeraId: 541-523-3673e www.bakercityheraId.com • classifiedslbakercityheraId.com• Fax: 541-523-6426' The Observer: 541-963-3161e www.la randeobserver.com • classifiedsllagrandeobserver.com • Fax: 541-963-3674 xg w 720 - Apartment 725 - Apartment Rentals Baker Co. Rentals Union Co. NEWLY REMODELED LA GRANDE, OR 1 -bdrm in t h e W h i t e Apartments. Upgraded THUNDERBIRD kitchen a p p l iances, APARTMENTS granite c o u ntertops, 307 20th Street secure building, W/D 5 on s ite . $ 4 2 5 / m o. COVE APARTMENTS W/S/G paid. Call Nel1906 Cove Avenue son Real Estate, Inc. 541-523-6485 UNITS AVAILABLE NOW! QUIET, PRIVATE retreat w/nver access. APPLY today to qualify Clean 2-bdrm rear unit for subsidized rents in duplex. Move in now. at these quiet and 1356 Dewey. $450/mo centrally located No smoking/pets multifamily housing Call Ann Mehaffy properties. 541-51 9-0698 Ed Moses:(541)519-1814 1, 2 fk 3 bedroom units with rent 725 - Apartment based on income Rentals Union Co. when available. 2109 3 RD St . , 1 b / 1 b Apartment, W/S/G InProlect phone ¹: cluded, Coin-op Laun(541)963-3785 dry, Fr ee W i- Fi , $475/m o A v a iIa b I e 7/1/14 541-963-1210 TTY: 1(800)735-2900 CENTURY 21 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SENIOR AND DISABLED HOUSING Le rendeRentels.com Clover Glen Apartments, (541)963-1210 2212 Cove Avenue, La Grande CIMMARON MANOR Clean 5 well appointed 1 ICingsview Apts. 5 2 bedroom units in a 2 bd, 1 ba. Call Century quiet location. Housing 21, Eagle Cap Realty. for those of 62 years 541-963-1210 or older, as well as those disabled or CLEAN 1 BR in Tn-Plex, handicapped of any w/s/g pd, HUD OIC. age. Rent based on in$375, 541-963-4071. come. HUD vouchers accepted. Call Joni at CLOSE TO do wntown 541-963-0906 and EOU, 2 BDRM. No TDD 1-800-735-2900 s moking, n o pet s , w /s/g p a id , $ 5 0 0 This institute is an equal month, $450 deposit, opportunity provider. 541-91 0-3696 Downtown LG Studios 1 carpeted $395/mo

1 hw floors $425/mo Includes heat 5 Dishnet. 541-569-5189

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745 - Duplex Rentals Union Co.

795 -Mobile Home 825 - Houses for Spaces Sale Union Co. NEWER duplex for rent 20 X40 shop, gas heat, SPACES AVAILABLE, 3bd 2 ba with gas fireplace, w a s her/dryer g arage an d f e n c e d yard. $925 month. Call 541-910-5059 for de-

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roll-up an d w a l k - in doors, restroom, small o ffice s p ace, $ 3 5 0 month, $300 deposit. 541-91 0-3696.

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750 - Houses For Rent Baker Co. OREGON TRAIL PLAZA + (4/e accept HUD + 1-2 bdrm mobile homes starting at $400/mo.

910 - ATV, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles

one block from Safeway, trailer/RV spaces. W ater, s e w er , g a r bage. $200. Jeri, mana ger. La Gra n d e 541-962-6246

ATV 2013 Suzuki 750 Camo ICing Quad P.S. 2,500

BEARCO BUSINESS PARK Has 3,000 5

ICFI wench, hand Must see listing! New floonng, paint, and

1,600 sq. ft units, retail commercial

counters $79,000. 280 S College, Union. ~541 805-8074

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Mallard Heights 870 N 15th Ave Elgin, OR 97827

heaters, Sedona Rip saw, 26" tires, front bumper, gun case 5 cover for ATV. 272 miles, $8,000 ca II: 541-786-5870

BEAUTY SALON/ RV spaces avail. Nice Office space perfect quiet downtown location for one or two opera541-523-2777 ters 15x18, icludeds 805 - Real Estate 1-BDRM, 1 bath, W/D restroom a n d off PARADISE! 800 ft o f h ookup, g a s h e a t . street parking. nver, pond, new barn, $500 mo 5 $250 dep $450/mo plus dep. Call large garage with work TAKE ADVANTAGE 541-91 0-3696 541-519-8444 for app. shop an 1/2 bath, Air- of this 2 year old home! Molly Ragsdale stream next t o r i v er. 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, GORGEOUS HARLEY Property Management COMMERCIAL OR retail 2bdrm, 1b a h o u s e, 1850sqft large fenced D avidson 200 8 F X D L space for lease in hisgardens, 3.75 acres, yard. $219,000. Low Rider, black 5 ort oric Sommer H e l m 541-805-9676 p rivate p ar k s e t t i n g For Rent ange, rubber mounted Building, 1215 Washwith easy access to 82 1 584CC Twi n C a m . i ngton A v e ac r o s s and city of Enterprise, 850 - Lots & Prop6speed cruise d r ive from post office. 1000 2 BDRM, 1 ba, corner 1/2 mile t r ai l a l o ng erty Baker Co. braided Break lines afplus s.f. great location lot, no smoking or river, pictures on zilter marked pipes and 5 .78 A CRES, 3 6 x 4 8 $850 per month with 5 low.com. $ 2 49,000. pets, $600/mo i nICKN in take system shop, full bath, well year lease option. All 81762 Fish Hatchery c ludes w/s, $ 3 0 0 lots of chrome 2 Harfk septic installed. 7 utilities included and Lane. 541-426-0918 cleaning 5 sec. dep. ley Helmets. Stored in mi. from town. Price parking in. A v a ilable must have rental refgarage Excellent Conreduced to $166,600. m id J u l y p lea s e 820 - Houses For e rences, 5 pas s dition, ONLY 1,500IC. 503-385-8577 call 54 1-786-1133for Sale Baker Co. back ground. $35 $9,900 541-910-5200 more information and app fee. Avail NOW! FSBO: 3-BDRM, 2 bath, EXCELLENT VI ewI n g . 503-341-3067 930 - Recreational 3/4 finished basement. LARGE CORNER LOT Vehicles 100' x 1 2 5' . W a t e r , Small yard, close to 2-BDRM 1-BATH, SunFULLY EQUIPPED downt o w n . 14 25 sewer, gas 5 electric THE SALE of RVs not room, Fridge, DW, Ga- SALON AVAILABLE Dewey St., Baker City. o n s i te . C o r ne r o f beanng an Oregon inrage. Close to DownLarge, recently remodCall 541-403-0117 for Balm 5 P l ac e S t s ., signia of compliance is town $600./mo F irst eled salon for rent. 6 an appointment. Baker City. $53,000. illegal: call B u i lding and Last 5 $250. Dep. hair stations, 2 m a ni208-582-2589 541-51 9-8887 Codes (503) 373-1257. cure stations, 2 masFSBO: B E A U T IFUL 855 - Lots & Propsage/foot bath p e di2001 28'CAMPANION 2-BDRM., 1-BATH: No 2600 sq. ft. manufaccure chairs, extra room 5th Wheel 14 ' S l ide pets/waterbeds. tured home on over- erty Union Co. for masseuse or f aMcElroy P r operties. sized lot. 2 -bdrm, 2 1/3 T O 3 a cr e lo t s , out, Hard sides built-in cials, full laundry (W/D generator. Excellent 541-523-2621 bath, office, large famSouth 12th, beautiful included), of f s t r e et Condition. Must See! ily room, utility, sunview, 5 creek starting parking and l o c ated 2828 COLLEGE St.: 2 $9500./541-519-5818. room, storage sheds, a t $ 4 0 , 0 0 0 . Ca I I centrally in downtown bdrm, 1 bath w/ baseunderground spnnkler, 541-91 0-3568. Baker City. $895/mo PRESIDENT GOLF Cart. ment, $525/mo., w/ fruit trees, bernes, garCall Suzi 775-233-7242 Good cond. Repriced $ 25 0 depos it . den.$165, 000. 2 LOTS for Sale. Ready at $2999. Contact Lisa (541)523-4464 days or By appointment only. to build your home! In5 41-523-1077, e v e - 780 - Storage Units (541) 963-21 61 541-403-1217 in Baker cludes u n derground nings. utilities, paved street,

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3-BDRM, 1 bath 2-story 12 X 20 storage with roll up door, $70 mth, $60 duplex. Range, fridge, deposit 541-910-3696 laundry hookups 5 W/S i n c l u d ed . $ 625/mo p lu s d e p . 541-51 9-6654

AVAIL. July 1st. Lease Now accepting applicaoption to buy: 3 bdrm, tions f o r fed e r a l ly GREEN TREE 2 bath fully remodeled. f unded ho using f o r APARTMENTS Huge backyard. 2020 t hos e t hat a re P I u m S t. $900/m o. 2310 East Q Avenue sixty-two years of age 1st, last, $900 refundLa Grande,OR 97850 or older, and h andia ble dep. N o p e t s . tmana er@ slcommunities.c capped or disabled of 541-379-2645. Ba ker. any age. 1 and 2 bedIncome Restnctions room units w it h r e nt AVAIL. AUG. 1ST. 2 Apply b ased o n i nco m e bdrm w/covered patio, Professionally Managed when available. garage 5 carport. Furby nished w/fridge, stove GSL Properties Prolect phone ¹: 5 W/D. $600/mo., 1st Located Behind 541-437-0452 5 last. 541-523-6246 La Grande Town Center TTY: 1(800)735-2900 NEWLY REMODELED 3 PLUS bedroom, 2 bath "This Institute is an house. Water, sewer equaI opportunity a nd g a rbage p a i d . provider." $825 per month. Call 541-523-566 5 or 541-51 9-4607 HIGHLAND VIEW Apartments SUNFIRE REAL Estate LLC. has Houses, Du800 N 15th Ave plexes 5 Apartments Elgin, OR 97827 740 - Duplex Rentals for rent. Call Cheryl Guzman fo r l i s t ings, Now accepting applica- Baker Co. 541-523-7727. tions f o r fed e r a l ly 2-BDRM, 1-BATH, DUfunded housing. 1, 2, plex W/Carport. S/VV/G TAKING APPLICATIONS: and 3 bedroom units Inc. No Pets/Smoking. Clean studio with rent based on in$500/mo + dep. ReferNo smoking/pets come when available. ences will be checked. 541-523-4612 CaII 5 4 1 - 5 23-0527 Days or 541-523-5459 752 - Houses for Prolect phone number: 541-437-0452 Evenings. Rent Union Co.

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B EAUTIFUL V I E W LOTS f or sa l e b y o wner i n C ov e O R . 3.02 acres, $55,000 a nd 4 ac r e s

HOME, SHOP, OFFICE and BARN on 29 ACRES

$79,000. Please caII 208-761-4843.

1001 - Baker County Legal Notices proof of service on the plaintiff's attorney or, if the plaintiff does not h ave a n atto r n e y , proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684 3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452 7636.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF OBJECT OF COMPLAINT AND DEMAND FOR RELIEF Plaintiff bnngs this action to quiet title on prope rty l o cated i n t h e

County of Baker and State of Ore gon ("Property") described as follows: T hat portion o f t h e Southeast quarter of Section 3, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 35 E AST o f t h e W il lamette Mendian lying in Baker County, Oregon. Plaintiff prays for Iudgment as follows: On its claim for relief, adverse possession, q uiet title, fo r a d e cree: 1. Requiring Defendants and all persons claiming under Defendants to set forth the nature of their claims, if any, to the Property; 2 . Determining al l a d verse claims, if any, of D efendants an d a l l persons claiming under Defendants; 970 - Autos For Sale 3 . Declaring Plaintiff t o b e the owner in f e e '95 FORD ex t e n ded simple of the Property cab, 460 engine, low and entitled to possesmiles, $3,500. s ion thereof f re e o f '74 Jeep CJ5, 360 enany estate, title, claim, gine V8, $3,900. lien or interest of DeCaII 541-786-3665 fendants, those claiming under Defendants and quieting title in the

premises of Plaintiff; Premium Pasture. + Security Fenced 4. Enloining Defendants Close to town. $359,500 BUILDABLE LOTS o n q uiet c u l -de-sac, i n and those claiming unBy Appointment Only + Coded Entry Sunny Hills, South LG. der Defendants from 541-519-4853 541-786-5674. Broker + Lighted foryourprotection asserting an estate, tiOwned. tle, claim, lien, or inter+ 4 different size units PRICE R E D UCED to est in the premises, or $155,000. Fully remod+ Lots of RVstorage LOT. Crooked 1001 - Baker Count any portion thereof; eled home in beautiful, CORNER C reek S u b d i v i s i o n . 5 .Awarding Plaintiff it s 41298 Chico Rd, Baker City q uiet a nd priv a t e 11005 ICristen Way . Legal Notices costs and d i s burseoff Pocahontas neighborhood. Located 101 ft. x 102 ft. Island IN THE CIRCUIT ments incurred herein; at 3660 9th Dr. 1300 City. $70,000. COURT OF THE STATE and sq. ft. home is 3-bdrm, A rmand o Rob l e s , OF OREGON FOR THE 6 . Granting such o t h er 2 bath with office/laun541-963-3474, COUNTY OF BAKER relief to P laintiffs as 7X11 UNIT, $30 mo. dry room 5 a ttached 541-975-4014 may be equitable. $25 dep. garage. Custom hard5-J LIMITED DATED this 17th day (541 ) 910-3696. wood cabinets, granite MT. VIEW estates subdi- PARTNERSHIP, of July, 2014. countertops, stainless vision, Cove, OR. 2.73 an Oregon limited steel appliances, new A PLUS RENTALS acres for sale. Electnc partnership, MILLER NASH LLP c arpet, tile 5 w o o d has storage units il. $49,9 00 . /s/Jonathan H. Sin er f loors. 1/4 a c r e l o t ava availab!e. 208-761-4843. Plaintiff, completely landscaped 5x12 $30 per mo. William L. Rasmussen, with automatic sprin8x8 $25-$35 per mo. RIDGE 2 SubdiviOSB No. 064782 klers. Photos can be ROSE 8x10 $30 per mo. sion, Cove, OR. City: william.rasmussen©milviewed at zillow.com. 'plus deposit' Sewer/VVater available. THE DALLES MILITARY lernash.com Contac t D an at 1433 Madison Ave., Regular price: 1 acre ROAD COMPANY,an Jonathan H. Singer, 541-403-1223 or 402 Elm St. La m/I $69,900-$74,900. Oregon c o rporation, OSB No. 105048 Grande. We also provide property and EASTERN ORE- Ionathan.singer©millerCa II 541-910-3696 P RICE RE D U C E D ! management. C h eck G ON LAN D C O M nash.com 2-bdrm, 1 bath home out our rental link on PANY, a California cor- Telephone: on 75x120 ft. corner our w ebs i t e poration, also all other (503) 224-5858 lot on paved streets. www.ranchnhome.co American West unknown persons or Fax: (503) 224-0155 All utilities are on propm o r c aII Storage p arties claiming a ny erty. $37,500. Call for 7 days/24 houraccess Ranch-N-Home Realty, nght, title, lien, or in- Attorneys for Plaintiff 5-J a n ap p oi nt m en t TTY: 1(800)735-2900 541-523-4564 In c 541-963-5450. terest in the property Limited Partnership 745 - Duplex Rentals 1 B D RM, $ 50 0 / m o . COMPETITIVE RATES 541-524-106 3 or descnbed in the com541-963-41 25 "This institute is an 541-51 9-1 31 7 Union Co. Behind Armory on East plaint herein, Address at which I I equaI opportunity papers in this action 1607 1 S T . St . 3 b / 2 b and H Streets. Baker City 2 BDRM cozy dupl., IC provider." Defendants. may be served by mail SUMPTN IIFAUTY! home, W/D included, covered deck, fenced, on plaintiffs' attorney: fenced yard, $875/mo. electric heat, r ange, 860 - Ranches, farms Case No. 14-440 541-963-1210 f rig, DW, w / d h o o k SUMMONS BY Jonathan H. Singerups, incl water, gas, 7 1/2 acres Eagle Valley P U BLICATION Tnal Attorney m owing. NO pets o r 2 BDRM, 1.5 Ba, family MIHI STOELGE with 3 - b dr m 1 - b ath r oom, carport 5 g a Miller Nash LLP smoking. Avail. Aug. LA GRANDE home. Abundant warage. $850/mo Avail. 3400 U.S. • Secure 1st, $700/mo first/last/ Retirement ter. Cross fenced, 6 TO: The Dalles Military Bancorp Tower 3-bdrm, 2 bath cabin. Aug. 1st. 2402 Empire • Keypad EIlfzjj secunty, rental ins. reApartments pastures, Solid barn, 100 x 285 m/I lot Road Company, East111 S.W. Fifth Avenue Dr. LG 541-910-9944 quired 541-910-4044 • Auto-Lock Gate 767Z 7th Street, La Orchards w/cherries, Karla Smith, Broker ern Oregon Land ComPortland, Oregon 97204 • Security Ligbting peaches and p e ars. Grande, Oregon 97850 2BDRM, 1BA. New gapany and all other un(541) 519-8182 • Fenced Area 2 BDRM, 1 ba, stove, re$240,000. possible disknown persons and rage, Very clean, 1yr Nelson RealEstate, lnc LegaI No. 0037224 (6-foot barb) f rig. w / s inc l u d e d . lease. $800/mo. www TheGrovefeam com count for quick sale. Senior and Disabled p arties claiming a ny Published: July 21, 28, $550/mo. 1415 1/2 Y 541-51 9-71 94 2504 N Depot St. LG SEW I lx36 units August 4, 11, 2014 nght, title, lien, or inComplex Ave LG. 541-398-1602. 541-963-751 7 for "Big Boy Toys" terest in the property 825 - Houses for 880 - Commercial 1010 - Union Co. descnbed in the comAffordable Housing! Sale Union Co. 3 BDRM, 2 ba in Elgin. 2 BDRM, 1 ba. w/ New S2S-1688 Property Legal Notices plaint Rent based on in$800/mo. W/S pd. paint 5 v i nyl, kitchen come. Income restnc2518 14th Buying or Selling BEST CORNER location BOARD of (541 ) 910-0354 appliances, including ARE REQUIRED t he B l uMe EETING tions apply. Call now for lease on A dams YOU M o u n t a in Real Estate? TO APPEAR AND DEw/d. w/s/g, lawn care to apply! Translator District will Ave. LG. 1100 sq. ft. Our name is under p d. N O C A TS . N o 3 PLUS bdrm, southside, FEND the c o mplaint Lg. pnvate parking. Re- filed be held Wednesday, $1100 plus dep. Mt CLASSIC STORAGE SOLD! s moking. D o g s a l against you in the Beautifully updated Comm odel or us e a s i s . June 30, 2014, at UnE mily P r o p M gm t 541-524-1534 lowed $700/mo. 509 above-entitled action munity Room, featur541-805-91 23 i on Cou n t y Fai r 2805 L Street w ithin 30 d ays f r o m W ashington St . L G , 541-962-1074. ing a theater room, a grounds in the BMTD NEW FACILITY!! 541-91 0-4938. t he date o f t h e f i r st pool table, full kitchen 4 BDRM, 2 Ba $900/mo Vanety of Sizes Available booth i n t h e e x h i b it publication. If you fail and island, and an 541-91 0-0354 hall, at 7:00 p.m. Secunty Access Entry to do so, plaintiff 5-J 2 brdm, 1ba, duplex, nc electnc fireplace. RV Storage Limited P a r t n e rship smoking or pets, $475 AVAIL. NOW 3b d rm, Renovated units! Published: July 28, 2014 will apply to the court per month, i n cludes 2 ba, remodeled, no 541-963-4174 f or t h e rel i e f de - LegaI No. 00037341 w /s/g d e p $47 5 , pets, $825/mo + dep. Please call (541) See all RMLS manded in the com963-7015 for more washer/dryer hookups. MT. Emily P roperty Listings: SECURESTORAGE plaint. The date of the Ca II 541-963-4907. information. Mgt 541-962-1074 www.valleyrealty.net first publication of this www.virdianmgt.com Surveillance summons is July 21, 910 - ATV, MotorcyTTY 1-800-735-2900 NEW 3 bd r m , 2 b a , CUTE 3 BDRM $690 + HOUSE FOR SALE Cameras 2014. dep. No pets 5 no to$1050/mo, plus dep. cles, Snowmobiles N ewly R e m odeld, 2 Computenzed Entry bacco. W/S/G pd. This institute is an Equal Some e x t r a s . No bdrm, 1bth. At 2604 FOR SALE Honda 80 Covered Storage NOTICE TO 541-962-0398 smoking. Pets on apNorth Ash. To see call E lite Scooter 2 0 0 5 , Super size 16'x50' DEFENDANT: p roval. M t. Emi l y FOR RENT: 2 bdrm, 2 541-963-3614 900mi. 541-663-1922, READ THESE PAPERS Property Management bath in Eagle Cap Es541-523-2128 CAREFULLY! Opportunity Provider. (541)962-1074 tates. 2407 E N Ave, You must "appear" in this 3100 15th St. L G. A b s olutely n o Baker City case or the other side LARGE 3 pets/smoking. Ready will win automatically. NEWLY REMODELED, CHARMING, b drm 1.5 ba o n t h e A ug 1st , CA LL To "appear," you must 4b/1.5b A p a rtment, north side of LG. New 541-786-0282 for info file with the Court a leW/S/G Included, W/D floonng 5 paint. W/D 5 application. gal document called a included, Free W i-Fi, hookups, large yard, " motion" o r a n "an$1400/mo . Available •Mini W-arehouse UNION, 3 B D, 1 B T H quiet n e i ghborhood. swer." The "motion" or 8/1/14 541-963-1210 W/S paid. Sorry, no $ 750. 2 B D $65 0 . • Outside Fenced Parking for our most current offers and to "answer" m u s t be 541-91 0-0811 pets.$900mo,$925dep • ReasonableRates given to the court clerk STUDIO, a I I ut i l i t i e s 541-786-6058 browse our complete inventory. or administrator within For informationcall: p aid., a/c, c l os e t o 760 - Commercial thirty (30) days of the EOU, $ 38 0/ m o Rentals 528-N18days CUTE, COZY 1 b d rm date of first publication 541-91 0-0811 c lose t o c o l l ege 5 16 X 25 Ga r age Bay specified herein along 5234807evenings d owntown, n o p e t s , w/11' celing 510 x 10 with the required filing www.La rande 378510th Street Roll-up door. $200/mo f ee. I t mu s t b e i n $325, $300 cleaning 1415 Adams Ave • 541-963-4161 Rentals.com dep. 541-215-2571. +fees. 541-519-6273 proper form and have

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makes family gathering painful DEARABBY: I adore my son-in-law, died a couple of months cgo,and she's already 'Tom."He's a wonderful husband to our having sex with my dad's frv'ends. I heard them daughter. He's always inviting us to dinner talking aboutit. I have no other family that I along with his parents and family. We get can go to. Please tell me what to do. — GRIEVINGLVFLORlDA alorg with them, but can't stand how they DEAR GRIEVING: Please know how sorry treat Tom. We have never seen parents treat their children the way they treat him — espe- I am for theloss ofyour father. Itwould be cial,ly the father. Tom is practically begging for helpful foryou to flnd another adult to talk to his approvaland attention on a daily basis. aboutyour feelings. Becauseyouhave no family The last time we had dinother thanyour stepmother, ner together, you could see perhaps the mother ofone of DEAR your f liends would listen and thehurtand embarrassment on Tom's faceafterhisfather ABBY guide you. If that's not possible, spoke to him. I desperately and you belong to achurch,you should talk to the minister. want to say somethirg to the Hating your stepmom isn't the answer. She father, butI don't know ifIshould. What would you do in this situation? may be acting the way she is because she's — DESPERATELY WANTS TO HELP trying to cope with the loss of your father by DEAR WANTS TO HELP: I'd sit down attempting to distract herselfkom the pain. with Tom and tell him how much I love It won't work, by the way, but she may have him, how I appreciate the wonderful way to learn that by trial and error. A grief-support he treats my daughter, and say what a joy group could be helpful for both ofyou. it is that he is a part of my family. Then I'd tell Tom his father's behavior is uncalled for, DEARABBY: When I attended the recent and how painful it is to watch because he funeralofa family member, Isaw someone doesn't deserve it. walk up to the open casket and begin takirg I would explain that some people in this photos of the deceased. Then, if that wasn't world try to control others by withholding enough, the person asked the deceased's careaffectio n and approval,and regrettably,it'sa givers topose by the body. I feel it wasin extechnique abusive parents — and sometremely poor taste.Am I wrorg? I know I7l see the"photographer"again atfuturefunerals. timeslovers — use to exertcontrolover — BAFFLED INSOUTH CAROLINA those who love them and want only to be DEAR BAFFLED: In some cultures it loved and accepted. And then I would ask him ifhe wanted me to call his father on it, isnotoffensiveto take photosofpeople in theircoSns; itisaccepted,and relabecause watching it happen is painful and prevents you from enjoying the dinner. tives cherish these last mementos of their loved one. If you follow that logic, then it's DEARABBY: I'm 17 and feeling so sad beunderstandable that having a photo of the causeIj ust lost my dad. I can't talk to my step- deceased with the people who cared for him mom because she's too busy harging out with or her at the end would not only not be in her friends, drinking and partying. My dad poortaste,butwould be desirable.

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