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• Eviction proceedings approaching this week for Shelter From the Storm What do you think?

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Armando Robles, owner of La Fiesta and neighbor of Green Apothecary, is concerned for his business with the medical marijuana dispensary open across the street. By Cherise Kaechele, The Observer

Green Apothecary has beenopenforjustovertwoweeks,butalready some ofthe dispensary's neighbors think it has overstayed its welcome. "I'm not in favor of it at all," said Sandee Fox, who lives just down the block from La Grande's one and only medical marijuana dispensary. Fox doesn't like that it's right down the street from her on Adams Avenue and doesn't want a dispensary in La Grande at all. Her neighbor, Armando Robles, said he doesn't want it across the street from his business either, and wants it"out of town," said the owner of La Fiesta. Robles admits the medical marijuana dispensaryisa com plicated subject,and as long as it stays under control then maybe there's a need for medical marijuana, but he doesn't want it across the street. Robles is passionate about what he does, and he's concerned for his business. "iThe city) never asked the neighbors

about moving a dispensary next door," Robles said."They tell us when a new business is coming in, but not when a dispensary comes in?" La Grande City Manager Robert Strope said the city wouldn't warn neighbors when a Starbucks is moving into the neighborhood, and the city wasn't required to give notice to neighbors for the dispensary. 'Thereisn'ta protocolforcontacting neighbors when a legal entity is moving in," Strope said.awe only do that when required." Strope said the dispensary is just another business. 'The city knew what our answers would be," Robles said."They knew we wouldn't want it."

Green Apothecary is co-owned by Randy and Rona Lindsey. Randy Lindsey refused numerous calls for comment. Robles, Fox and neighbors Maurice Nelson and Shirley Nelson, who live down the block, said they have not heard anything from the owners of the apothecary since opening their dispensary. 'They have not introduced themselves," Robles said.cWe're all trying to run a business." Fox said she doesn't want to hear about the Lindseys' business. 'Tve never been around marijuana before, and I don't like it at all," she said. "I wouldn't be interested in meeting with them or hearing anything they have to say." However, Robles suggested it would be See Neighbors / Page5A

houl regonlegaliiemariiuana~ • State could allow half-pound of marijuana By Taylor W. Anderson VVesCom News Service

SALEM — If Oregon legalizes pot, Mexico will be a more stable country, the state will save money and police can focus on m ore harmful drugs,U.S.Rep. Earl Blumenauer said during a debate held by the Salem City

to a half-pound of pot. Blumenauer, long critical of the nation's current pot laws, told a crowd of about 100 that Oregon has the chance to be at the forefront of reform he says Marquis will sweep the country over the next decade. Club on Friday. ''What we want to do is be One of Congress's most vocal proponents of federally legalizable to take the Wild West that's ing marijuana made his case in fundeddrug cartelsand be able favor of Oregon's Ballot Measure to turn it into a legitimate 91, which if passed in November tax-paying, regulated enterprise," would allow adults to possess up SeePot / Page5A

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Up next Shelter From the Storm and the county will appearin courtat 9:30 a.m. Friday in the first floor courtroom of the Union County Courthouse.

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SALEM — Students are facing a rising loan burden, and Oregon'sstate treasurer wantsthestate to be able to take on debtofits own to help them out. Ted Wheeler proposed a little-known measure that will appear on the November ballot. Measure 86 would amend the state constitution, creating an endowment that could be used only for student financial aid. It would also allow the state to take on debt to fill the kitty. He wants to start with $100 million. Oregon's college tuition is high, and state support for financial aid is low compared with other states, Wheeler sard. SeeBallot / Page5A

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Shelter From the Storm and Union County will be back in court Friday for evictionproceedings. The proceedings follow a dismissal of a lawsuit brought against the county by the domestic violence nonprofit. An eviction of the Shelter From the Storm Advocacy Center is needed to facilitate construction of a new $3.1 million county courthouse, for which the county has been granted an unprecedented $2 million from the state. Union County commissioners unanimously voted to site the new court facility on the footprint of the SFS center in March. SeeShelter / Page5A

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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY On Sept. 15, 1949, "The Lone Ranger" premiered on ABC-TV with Clayton Moore as the masked hero and Jay Silverheels as Tonto.

ON THIS DATE In1776, British forces occupied New York City during the American Revolution. In 1887, the city of Philadelphia launched a three-day celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Constitution of the United States. In 1935, the Nuremberg Laws deprived German Jews of their citizenship. In 1950, during the Korean conflict, United Nations forces landed at Incheon in the south and began their drive toward Seoul. In 1954, as raucous fans looked on, Marilyn Monroe filmed the famous billowing-skirt scene for "The Seven Year Itch" over a Lexington Ave. subway grate in Manhattan (however, little, if any, of the footage ended up in the movie; the scene was later reshot on a Hollywood set). In1972, a federal grand jury in Washington indicted seven meninconnection with the Watergate breakin. In 1994, a tape recording of John Lennon singing with his teen-age band, The Quarrymen, in a Liverpool club on July 6, 1957, was sold at Sotheby's for $122,500 (it was at this gig that Lennon first met Paul McCartney).

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Elgin Food Bank President Peggy Hayes has dedicated 13 years of her life to feeding the hungry, but at the end of this year, she will say her goodbyes to an occupation that has been dearest to her heart.

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ELGIN — When Peggy Hayes came to Elgin in August 2001, it took her only two months to associate herself with the Elgin Food Bank. Thirteen yearslater,aftervolunteer terms as secretary, vice-president and now president, she looks back at her food bank careerwith a sense ofdeep satisfaction and emotional attachment. "My first report as secretary was dated August 30, 2002," Hayes said. "Polly Parsons was chairperson, Denny McClary was vice-chair and Virginia McCormack was our treasurer. We had eight board members, and of those, Pat McMullen and Bob Briggs are still on the board." The foodbank was operated on Division Street in a space behind its current Eighth Street store, and it served 50 to 60 clients each month. Back then, the operation was smaller, and they did not have store rent to pay. In 2004,Hayes became vice-president of the food bank, and two years later she was honored aseWoman of the Year" at the Elgin Chamber Banquet. It was an honor that encompassedpublicaccolades for hersteady commitment to the food bank. Then in 2010, Hayes accepted the office of president of the Elgin Food Bank and immediately faced a serious threat to the food bank's existence. She knew itneeded more donors ifitwasgoing to

Elgin Social Club on Thursdays. About the series All these donors continue to support Real People is a weekly story an active food bank in Elgin. According to official records, during the 2013 year, highlighting the people that make the Elgin Food Bank handed out 1,299 this area special. If you know someone whoshould be featured, boxesoffood to 2,342 adultsand 858 email acutler@lagrandeobserver. children. About 229 volunteers worked com. 1,997 hours to make this happen and drove3,110 milestotransport food endure. supplies. "Carmen Gentry, Union County food As Hayes faces the end ofher term bank managerat Community Connecas food bank president, she wants to tions, was going to shut us down but leave the food bank in caring hands, she decided to give us a second chance," those of Sharon Linville. Hayes said. Linville was associated with the food As a businesswoman with an acbank in Seattle, so she has a working counting background, Hayes believed knowledge ofhow food banks are operthe food bank would benefit if it was ated. Hayes has also enrolled her into operated more like a business. She also a one-day seminar on 501c3 organizawent on a personal campaign, raising tions, a necessary prerequisite for the awareness about the food bank's need position. for more donors. Of course, leaving the food bank Her efforts were rewarded. in good hands is a priority for Hayes "Today, we have very faithfulcombecause to her, it became much more munity donors who give monthly," than aplace where people received Hayes said.eWe couldn't do it without needed food. It was where she knew them. We also iperiodicallyl receive everyone's name, lent them a listengrants from Walmart, Wildhorse and ing ear, gave a word ofcomfort and United Way." hugged those going through hardOthers helped by organizing food ships. It was where she felt she drives throughout the years, includcould make a difference in the lives ing school students, the Elgin Opera of thosesuffering desperate circumHouse, the Elgin Lions Club and the stances. "I'm going to miss everyone," she Women's Service Club. She said the foodbank receives elk and deermeat said.eWe've become a family over time, and I've gotten involved with those each fall from the Department of Fish and Wildlife and surplus foods from the that come in."

he 25-mile roadway, running from La Grande to North Powder, opened in the fallof1952.Priortothattim e, the only way motorists could get to North Powder fiom La Grande was to drive to Union and then go through Pyles Canyon to North Powder, a total distance of 29.7 miles. The new highway was described as "Blue Mountain boulevard" in an article in a Oct. 13, 1952, edition of The Observer. It cost $3 million to build the roadway, which was then a state highway. Today, ofcourse,itispartof Interstate84. The new roadway provided a route from La Grande to North Powder that is not only about five miles shorter but also has about"80 fewer curves," The Observer reported in 1952. Horv many people heard Teddy Roosevelt speak in La Grande in 1912? Ex-president Theodore Roosevelt was greeted by a crowd ofbetween 10,000 and 12,000 people when he came here on Sept. 12, 1912, to speak at the Union County Fair. About 6,000 peopleheard Roosevelt give a presentationat thefair, accordingtoa story in a 1954 edition of The Observer. Roosevelt was then campaiginngforpresident asa member of the Progressive Party, also known as the Bull Moose Party. He had previously served as president from 1901 to 1909. Many greeted Roosevelt with cries of"Hello, Teddy." The ex-president responded with"...a display ofhis famous teeth" and a slight tipofa sombrero he was wearing. Roosevelt extended his stay by a half an hour to accommodate the outpouring of people who had come to see him. Roosevelt went on to lose to Woodrow Wilson in the November 1912presidential election.

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GRAIN REPORT Soft white wheatSeptember, $6.78; October,

$6.78; November, $6.80 Hard red winterSeptember, $731; October, $731; November, $7.31 Dark northern springSeptember, $9.02; October, $9.02; November, $9.02 Barley — September, 147 — Bids provided bV Island City Grain Co.

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with opportunities to meet during the school day to developstrategiesforaddressing the needs of students By Dick Mason using data driven instrucThe Observer tion models. The cornerstone The La Grande School of the program are mornDistrict's Professional ing sessions each Monday Learning Communities pro- during which teachers meet. gram may behaving ama jor School begins an hour late impact on the academic suc- each Monday because of the cess of its students. At least, PLC meetings. that's the conclusion based OAKS math score imon the district's student provements were the most scores from the Oregon Asdramaticattheeighth-grade sessment of Knowledge and level where the number Skills test in 2013-14. of students meeting state The OAKS test results, re- benchmarks jumped from leasedrecently by the state, 49.4 percent in 2012-13 to indicate that math scores 77.7 percent in 2013-14. At in LaGrande forfikh grade La Grande High School, the through eighth and 11th percentageofstudents meetgrade in 2013-14 were up ing or exceeding the state from those 2012-13, in some benchmark jumped from 58 cases significantly. percent to 68.2 percent. This news is gratifying for The school district's La Grande school leaders OAKS test scores also since math has been a focus yielded promising results in oftheschooldistrict'sProfes- science. Scores were up at sional Learning Communithe fifth grade, eighth grade ties program since it started and high school level. four years ago. Eighth grade and 11th 'The concentration on grade had the biggestjumps math may have contributed in science. The number of11th to the higher scores," Glaze gradersmeeting the state said. benchmarkin science rose The school district's PLC fiom 57 percent to 75 percent.

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graders meeting or exceedbenchmark rose from 54.2 to ing the state benchmark 61.5 percent. rosefrom 73 to 82percent, The school district'sreadand atthefi fth-grade ingscoresdeclined in grades level the number of students 3,4,5,7 and 8butwere up meeting or topping the at the sixth grade and 11thbenchmark rose from 68.6 gradelevels.Thebiggest percent to 74.9 percent. jump was at the sixth-grade Writing test results were level, where the percentavailable only for the 11th age of students meeting the grade level and they indicate state benchmark rose from that the number of students 67.9 percent to 78.1 percent.

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Squirrel knocked out power to 160 Sunday

tomers at about11 a.m. Power in the Union School District fortheremaining 18customers will be conducted fiom 6 p.m. A squirrel caused an was restored bynoon. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. High The short damaged equipelectrical power outage in the school yearbooks will be availSunnyhills area of south La ment that had to be replaced ableforsaleattheopen house. Grande Sunday morning. before power could be restored, RSVP for Friday's Power wentout at 9:05 a.m. said Jim Horan, OTEC comCove senior meal after a squirrel caused a short munication manager. in a line. The shortIeft 160 OrCOVE — The first senior egon Trail Electric Cooperative Union School District meal of the season will be open house set Friday at the Cove Baptist customers withoutelectricity. Power was restored for 142 cusChurch. Coffee and tea are UNION — An open house

served at noon, and the meal fol lows at 12:30 p.m. On the menu this week is spaghetti with meat sauce, Parmesan bread sticks, tossed green salad and brownies.

RSVP by Tuesday by calling Imie Bristow at 541568-4545. The Cove senior meal takes place the first and third Friday of the month.

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• Eagle Creek Orchard has bumper crop following near 100 percent loss last year By Lisa Bntton For WesCom News Serwce

The apple trees droop with fruit, their laden branches propped up with boards. The Asian pears are ready to be picked, but those will have to wait — right now, the garage and cooler are stacked with boxes of peaches and pears with little room to spare. These sights at Eagle Creek Orchard near Richland is the opposite oflast year, when a spring frost killed almost 100 percent of the crops. This year the trees are bursting with frtnt. '%e're trying to catch up," said Linda Cordtz, who owns the orchard with her husband, Robert. The Cordtzes bought the orchard in 2005, and this year is their 10th harvest. The orchard was certified organic by Oregon Tilth in 2008. The killing frost in the spring of 2013 drastically affected their frtnt salesthey had hardly any fruit to sell — but it did provide a season of pure growth and rejuvenation for the trees. "It will never be this heavy until we have another year like lastyear," Linda said, looking down the row ofpeach trees that still need to be picked. A bumper crop means good sales and many, many days of picking. 'Your life is dictated by this," she says, cradling a perfectly ripe peach in the palm of her hand. Each week, they provide

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Union County Parents and Families of Lesbians and Gays monthly game nights at Bear Mountain Pizza is scheduledfor 6 p.m .to 9 p.m . Friday. People are asked to bring a board game and their family and friends for a chance to unwind at the end of the work week.

Cook Memorial Library is holding a craft for teens iom 4 to5 p.m .Friday.Teens f will make duct tape dry erase boards. Supplies are providedand registration is notrequired. iCKVT is the library's free activity for teens and pm-teens in middle and

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Peaches are still aplenty at Eagle Creek Orchard near Richland in eastern Baker County. The organic orchard has recovered from a hard freeze in the spring of 2013 that ruined most of last year's crop. nearly 1,000 pounds of frtnt orchard and harvest. "It's pick, pick, pick," Linda for CSA shares. Most are out of the Boise area, but says. theirfruitshares arealso Their fruit also is served sold through Val's Veggies in in local schools — Pine-Eagle Medical Springs. buys pears and apples and Baker purchases apples. CSA stands for Community-Supported Agriculture. In The organic frtnt is also the spring, people can buy a sold at the Boise Co-op, the CSA share, paying up front Baker Co-op and BELLA. fora season'sworth offruit. On Saturday, after picking In addition to the CSAs, 2,400 pounds of peaches on Eagle Creek frtnt is sold at Friday, many boxes of frtnt farmers markets in Baker awaited delivery on Monday. City, La Grande and Wallowa Their cooler room, kept at 34 degrees, helpskeep thefrtnt County. This year, fellow farmer from ripeningtoofast. 'You get a little bit of time," Ryan Casaray has been transporting the frtnt to the Linda says. markets in Union and WalBut notmuch for this is treeripened, hand-picked fiuit. lowa counties, which allows The orchard's biggest crop the Cordtzes to stay at the

and selle risthepeachesthey have 18 varieties that ripen at different times. Their peach harvest typically ends in mid-September. Theirharvest ofapples,pears and Asian pears continues into October, along with making cider. The orchard is open for sales from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The address is 43479 Old Foothill Road. Just as you get to Richland, a big yellow and black sign points the way to Eagle Creek Orchard, which is near New Bridge. Information and updates can be found at www.eaglecreekorchard.com and on the orchard's Facebook page.

of tampering with evidence. Arrested: Shane Lee Hoadley, 36, a transient, was arrested Sunday while lodged in the Union County Jail on charges of third-degree assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants, eluding a police officer, reckless driving, tampering with evidence and failure to perform the duties of a driver. Arrested: Amesha Marie Dodge, 19, La Grande, was cited Sept. 3 on a charge of second-degree theft (shoplift-

LA GRANDE POLICE Arrested: Katrina Louise Kunzler, 35, unknown address, was arrested on a Union County warrant. The warrant was for a charge of failure to appear in court on a charge of furnishing liquor to a minor. Kunzler was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, meth, and giving false information to police. Arrested: Rex Wayne Allen Jr., 51, was arrested on two Union County warrants Saturday. One warrant was for a charge of failure to appear in court on charges of possession of meth and contempt of court. A second warrant was for a charge of failure to appear in court on charges of fourth-degree assault, strangulation and second-degree criminal trespassing. The subject was also charged with violation of a release agreement, domestic harassment and menacing. Arrested: Daniel Juan FirstRider,32, unknown address, was arrested by the Federal Way, Wash., Police Department Friday on a Union County warrant. The warrant was for a charge of failure to appear in court on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, cocaine. Arrested: Shane Lee Hoadley,36, unknown address, was arrested on a Union County warrant Friday charging order to show cause on an original charge of possession of meth and giving false information to a peace officer.

ing). Arrested: A La Grande juvenile was cited Sunday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, meth. Arrested: Lewis Eugene Richards, 19, La Grande, was arrested Sunday on charges of second-degree disorderly conduct and harassment. Arrested: Taylor Alan Wilson, 23, unknown address, was arrested by the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office Saturday on two Union County warrants. One warrant was for a charge of failure to appear in court on a charge of giving false information to police. A second warrant was for a charge of failureto appear in court on a charge of seconddegree failure to appear in court. Arrested: Ricky Mendoza, 31, Pendleton, was arrested Friday on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Accident: Nobody was injured in a traffic accident Saturday afternoon on lsland Avenue in lsland City.

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Arrested: Tiffany McMillan, 25, a transient, was arrested Sunday while lodged in the Union County Jail on a charge

Crews responded to six calls for medical assistance on Friday, 11 on Saturday and five on Sunday.

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fishing and wood security consultant for shop- lovelandfuneralchapel.com. working. He built ping malls in cities. Derren competed in track La Grande several ofhis own Tell her that you hope and cross-country while in homes. He was you never find out. high school and college. He a member of the Jessie R. Gibbs, 101, of Starkey La Grande, died Friday at a 1926-2014 Elks Lodge. His family said was also a member of the local care facility. A full obitu- National Honor Society in Albert was the best father ary will be published later. high school. He loved to fish Albert Joseph Kloer, 88, ever. J E W E LE R S Loveland Funeral Chapel & on the Rogue River and Albert is survived by four of Starkey, died at Grande 1913 Main Street B a L er City Crematory will be handling children, Joseph Kloer and watch the Seahawks. One of Ronde Hospital Sept. 10. A 524-1999 M o n Jay — Satur Jay 9:30 — 5:30 the arrangements. his greatest joys was to see graveside service will be held his wife, Cheryl, of Tenthe Seahawks win the Super at 1 p.m. Thursday at Grand- nessee, John Kloer and his Bowl. view Cemetery. wife, Laura, of Beavercreek, I I Survivors include his Albert was born April Daniel Kloer and his wife, Leslie, ofLa Grande and La Grande parents, Gary and Jerilyn 22, 1926, in Oregon City to I by Sandy Sorrels of . I 1965-2014 Bieberdorf of La Grande; Anthony and Mary iEntnerl Tracy Stoughton and her brother, Wade Bieberdorfof Kloer. He lived in Portland, husband, Bill, of Gladstone; Oregon City, Beavercreek, 10 grandchildren; nine Derren G. Bieberdorf, 49, of Olathe, Kan.; grandmother, La Grande, died Sept. 10 at Virginia Longacre; and one great-grandchildren and Colton and La Grande. He home with his family by his nephew. three great-great-grandgraduatedfrom St.John's Wow, already the middle of dards, funk and soul. A Iot of it I In lieu of flowers, memorial Catholic School. He served children. He was preceded l September. What a beautiful month should be quite danceable, espe-l side. At his request, there will l in Eastem Oregon. This week at cially later in the evening. So come contributions may be made in death by his wife, Velma; be no services. the country while in the Ten Depot Street we have some on down and join the Thursday l Derren was born Feb. Navy from 1942 to 1944. Alto the La Grande Friday parents, Anthony and Mary; I amazing musical events along with night party. Both nights the music l Backpack program in care bert met and married Velma brothers, Herman Kloer and l amazing ftesh, local peaches, toma- starts at 8:00. 1, 1965, in Gold Beach to I Gary and Jerilyn iLongacrel of Loveland Funeral ChaEd Kloer; and sister, Mary Jean Robinson. For the Blue Plate Special we i ) toes, cucumbers and eggplant. Bieberdorf. He graduated Albert was employed pel, 1508 Fourth Street, La Sanders. On Tuesday singer-songwriter are taking advantage of local profrom Gold Beach Union High Grande 97850. Online condolences may be Gregory Rawlins is playing what duce,and featuring a Greek combi- l at C.E. Stevens Sign Co., I he has coined as "Alternatively nation dinner with Grilled Lemon l Online condolences to the Publishers Paper Mill and School in 1983 and later made to the family at www. i Bestial Truck-Stop Folk." As folk Chicken Thighs, roasted eggplant, l family may be made at www. Lumber Mill. He enjoyed lovelandfuneralchapel.com. graduatedfrom Southern I as any alternative musician and as orzo, and a Greek salad. I Oregon State College with a altemative as any folk artist, singer And we have Fresh Peach criminal science degree. He I songwriter Gregory Rawlins is Daiquiris, as well as various peach moved to La Grande from I "tougher to pin down than a feral desserts throughout the week, I The jamilyof Da n A. D e B O i e exp ressesdeepgratitude Tulsa, Okla., for ongoing l cat." His inventive compositions including homemade Angelfood [ for the outpouring of kindness during the time of Dan's final illness and death. We would I and home grown honesty combine Cake with Fresh Peaches and Peachi cancer treatment. es ecially like to thank: l to make some interesting listening. Berry Crumble. Derren was employed as a Doctors Rene Grandi, Keith DeYoung, Scott Siebe and Lowell E&us

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Joseph Methodist Church and the members of the United Methodist Women Staffofjoseph Alpine House Joseph Masonic Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4307 U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Randy Morgan Those who participated in or attended Dan's funeral service Bollman FuneralHome The many who visited or called, provided prayer support, brought food or flowers, made contributions in Dan's name, or sent cards.

M ay God bless each ofyou. -Catherine L. DeBoie -Dan R. DeBoie and sons — Julie and Tom O'Brien and family

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There's no question that Common Core remains a polarizing topic both here in Northeast Oregon and across the nation. And rightfully so. The standards, which are intended to ensure that students graduate from high school prepared to do college-level work, were not craked overnight. They are a major improvement over previous standards in most states, but they remain a work in progress. The daunting specter of the Common Core-based Smarter Balanced test is looming large over parents, students and teachers in the La Grande School District. The Smarter Balanced test, which all students, beginning in third grade, must take starting next spring in Oregon public schools, is regarded as far more diKcult than the state's previous assessment test — the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills or OAKS test. The Smarter Balanced test is being used as the assessment tool for public schools in all of the 43 states that have adopted Common Core State Standards, induding right here in Oregon. Some parents are expressing concern because, as La Grande School District Superintendent Larry Glaze said in a story in The Observer last week, "Nobody has seen it. People are afraid of what they don't know." La Grande School District students will get their first look at Smarter Balanced in November when preview samples of the test will be given to students. The school district will present a program in the spring to help parents understand the Smarter Balanced test. But it's that fear of the unknown, Glaze mentioned, that has students, parents and educators worked up, as everyone deals with the growing pains of adjusting to changing education standards. Proponents of Common Core should heed the concerns of everyone involved and make the necessary adjustments. Oregon education oKcials should strive to get information to administrators, and to parents, as soon as possible to alleviate the uncertainty. It's important parents and administrators stay in communication with each other. Aker all, both sides want the exact same thing — what's best for the students. It's just a matter of the road we take to achieve it.

YOUR PUBLIC OFFICIALS Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber: 254 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; 503-378-311t Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown: 900 Court SL N.E., Salem, OR 97301; 503-986-1523. Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler: 350Winter St. N.E., Suite100,Salem, OR 97301-3896; 503-378-4329. OregonAttorney General Ellen Rosenblum:Justice Building, Salem, OR 97301-4096; 503-378-4400. State Sen. William S. Hansell (29th District/Pendleton): Salem office: 900CourtSt.N E.,S4 23,Salem, OR 97301;503-986-1729. Website: www.leg.state.or.us/hansell. Email: Sen.BillHansell@state.or.us. State Rep. Bob Jenson (58th DistricUPendleton): Salem office: 900 Court SL NE., S-481, Salem, OR 97301; 503-986-1458. Website: www.leg.state.or.us/jenson. Email: Rep.BobJenson@state.or.us. State Rep. Greg Smith (57th District): Salem office: 900 Court SL NE.,H-482, Salem, OR, 97301; 503-986-1457.Heppner office:PO. Box 219, Heppner, OR 97836; 541-676-5154; email rep.gregsmith@ state.or.us; website www.leg.state.or.us/smithg.

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Powell: Help rescue shelter from being demolished To the Editor: Union County is attempting to demolish the local domestic violence advocacycenter,in ordertoplace a new courthouse in a convenient location for prisonersbeing transported from the jail. Shelter From the Storm is the only domestic violence center in Union, Wallowa and Baker counties. A similar program in Eugene saved the lives of myself and my three children. I was six months pregnant when my husband attacked me. After six weeks ofhospitalization, my son was born 10 weeks premature. He came home after seven weeks in the neonatal ICU. During his hospitalization, my daughters and I were able to finally escape the abusive situation we had struggled to survive through. My baby came "home" to the women's shelter. Without the shelter and advocacy

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Cooper Commonsense' doesn't replace analysis To the Editor: I've read, carefully, the "History of the Pursuit of a New Circuit Court Facility: 2008 to Present" available at the Union County Commissioners' website. This is what I've learned: 1. The original task force i2008l apparentlynever considered domestic abuse services in their list of essential community services. 2. The $2 million in funding from the Oregon Judicial Department was to be toward a $3.1 million project, a two-story courthouse. After finalizing the agreement with the OJD for a two-story building,"judges and staff informed the county oftheirpreferencefor aone-story facility," citing"work-flow efflciencies" and the expenseofelevators.No costanalysisof work efflciencies was provided. Estim ates el ofevatorexpenses appear to be inflated by at least 400 percent. A twostory building is almost always cheaper to construct than a one-story building,

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razedtomake room forit. 3. Expense of demolishing the Joseph Annex was cited, but again no figures for demolition or asbestos removal iif itexists)."Relocation ofthe county's computer system" and the loss of the services, we would have only escaped to ''historical" building were additional liveoutofourcar,or been forced to stay obstacles. The county computer system is "the size of a box." The 'historical" in ahome with aman who had nearly m urderedmyselfand ourunborn son.As Joseph Annex is nowhere listed on the a survivorofdomesticviolence,IunderNational Register of Historic Buildings. stand the difflculties that women may 4. Commissioners used"common sense" face in dealing with these circumstances. to determine that constructing the new Often abused women must"sneak courthouse on the footprint of the Shelter out"in orderto accessservices.Having From the Storm's building was"the cheapa local advocacy center is absolutely est alternative."Again no cost analysis, necessary for this process to work. Abus- including the relative costs of demolition ers may track mileage in the family and loss ofservices,waseverperformed. vehicle, control finances in such a way We all have our"preferences," but thatlimits accesstogasfor travelor the real world of fiscal responsibility even disable vehicles. Time away from dictates that last-minute preferences the abuser may also be limited. If and skewed "common sense" should be women and children are forced to travel replacedwith carefulattention tocost 50 milestoreach services and safetyin benefit analyses and the social costs of Pendleton, most will be unable to do so. irresponsible decision making. If Shelter From the Storm is destroyed, local women and children will suffer. Matt Cooper Lives may be lost. La Grande

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With less than a month left for the La Grande Farmers' Market, producers are finishing up with their fruits and vegetables. The farmers' market ends Oct. 18. Live music and several vendors, including fruits, vegetables and jewelry, are just some of the stands at the market.

NEIGHBORS Continued ~om Page1A helpful to have an unofficial meeting of the Green Apothecary with the neighboring businesses, so that the relevant partiescan discuss the concerns about the new business in neutral territory. ''Why can't they come to us, their neighbors?" Robles questioned."Not in an official (cityl meeting. But some neutral place so that we can all talk. So far, it hasn't happened." Now that marijuana usage is legal in Washington and Colorado, Nelson pointed out, the legalization of mariCherise Kaechele/TheObserver juana will continue to grow. Green Apothecary is La Grande's one and only medical marijuana dispen"The voters spoke about it and voted sary thus far. It opened approximately two weeks ago. it in," Maurice Nelson said.'They said it'll be OK." stolen from her recent yard sale. She that due to the regulations being put Robles said people aregoing to have fears there will be a rise in crime now in place by the state and the local a hardtime accepting a medi calmarithat the dispensary is next door. ordinance being drafted by the city, the juana dispensary. La Grande Police Chief Brian Hardispensarycannot beregulated by local "It's hard to understand something vey said that crime will undoubtedly law enforcement. "That, to me, is basically inexcusthat was once illegal and now has rise when marijuana, a mind-altering become legal," Robles said."It's our drug, is readily available like it is now. able," Harvey said."The pro-marijuana ''When, you know, the substance misconception, possibly." side say this is so heavily restricted, However, Robles said, as a business is available, the more widely used it but there's little or no enforcement owner there are rules he has to follow. becomes," Harvey said. component." He can't sell alcohol to minors or to Harvey said that in most of the Harvey said there are only a few peoplewho are already intoxicated. sexual assault crimes that have ocpositions in the state that can enforce Robles believes there are too many curred in the area, the attacker was the regulations put in place for the cracks the dispensary can fall through impaired by alcohol or drugs. There's a dispensaries and"none of them have as farasregulations are concerned, definite contributing factor of marilaw enforcement backgrounds." because the new dispensaries are not juana, or other mind-altering drugs, to Fox believes the legalization of mariregulated enough. crime, he said. juana is a bad sign. ''Why is it that folks seem to think "Just like a lot of things in society, Fox said she is concerned that medical we're losing control," Fox said."Society marijuana cardholders will get the prod- that under mind-altering drugs, like uct and give it away to non-cardholders. marijuana, a person is going to perform is changing and not for the better." "There's always a way to cheat the any differently than when impaired by system," she said. alcohol?" Harvey asked.cWe deal heavContact CheriseKaechele at 541-963Fox said being on a main street, Adily in crimes where the suspects are 3161or ckaechele C lagrandeobserver. ams Avenue, she has items stolen from under the influence of marijuana." com. Follow Cherise on Twitter C'lgoKaeche/e. her property all the time. Items were Harvey also brought up the fact

POT Continued from Page1A Blumenauer, D-Ore., said. Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis, who is acting as spokesman of the group against Measure 91, was at the other end of the debatetable. "I don't want people driving under the influence. And I don't want kids to get (marijuanal,a Marquis said. The proposal would allow thoseoverthe age of21 to possess 8 ounces ofbuds. Money from the taxes on legal recreational marijuana inOregon would fund police, schools and health programs. Colorado and Washington have both legalized marijuana. Marquis said Oregon got the law right when it was the first in the nation to decriminalize potfourdecades ago, allowing police to cite residentsforpossession rather than send them to jail. "I have used marijuana. It's been a long time. About 40 years. And I did inhale," Marquis said. But he said the argument that Oregon's prisons are clogged with marijuana users and the notion that the statepays more for prisons than education is "simply

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not true." Records fiom the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission last month showed just five people are in prison in Oregonforpossession ofm arijuana. In total, 130 people are in prison for marijuana-relatedcrimes with an average sentence of about two years, the records showed. Blumenauer called the nation's current approach to drugs "an expensive failure." Law enforcement targets minorities at a higher rate than whites, "even though they smoke at the same rate," said Blumenauer. "Even an arrest or a fine that they cannot afford can start them down a path of failure and frustration

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SFS Executive Director Teresa Crouser said the shelterwas served with eviction papers about 15 minutes after meeting with county and localcourt representatives to discuss the nonprofit's future. Commissioner Mark Davidson, who represented the commissioners at the meeting, said the parties talked for quite a while. "I think we had a good discussion," Davidson said. "In the end, I think it turned out tobea positive fi rststep toward reestablishing the dialogue." At the meeting, the county offered to help SFS with rent for 12 months at a location Davidson said the county has looked into. He said that could be extended to 15 or 16 months if SFS takes the county up on its offer to be permanently housed in the Joseph Building. The additional time would allow for renovations in the old hospital. Davidson said the county has also offered up to $10,000 in expenses for professi onal moving services, 12 monthsofstorageforproperty SFS cannot house in its interim location and county maintenance assistance to remove and utilize built-in fixtures and features of the shelter's current location. Davidson said he estimates the value of the package at

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Baxter's Eagle Scout Nroiectaids scenic dikewaY Submitted to The Observer

The Northeast Oregon Cyclist-Bicycle Committee would like to thank Eagle Scout Cole Baxter, Troop 528, for the constructio n ofa display case installed Aug. 23 at Riverside Park in La Grande. Baxter's Eagle Scout projectconsisted ofconstructing a wooden wall-hung display case. Baxter was assisted by his father, Brett Baxter, during the construction. The display case will house an informational sign for the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway

and Riverside Park day-use information. La Grande Parks and Recreation installed the unit. Parking for the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway with additional overnight parks at the Northeast Oregon Transit Center was designated Aug. 23 as well. NEOC, La Grande Park and Recreation, Anderson Perry and Associates, Oregon Department of Transportation and Cole Baxter collaboratedon thedisplay design, art work and funding.

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From back left: Anita Metlen of Northeast Oregon Cyclist-Bicycle Committee, Cole Baxter, Stu Spence of La Grande Parks and Recreation and Heather Stanhope of NEOC pose for a photo by the display case Baxter built. Hazel Hartz is front left.

Gekeler builds sign for Cove School, earns Eagle Scout Submitted to The Observer

Samuel L. Gekeler will receive his Eagle Scout award at a Scout Court of Honor at 7 p.m. Saturday. Court of Honor will be at the Union Ward Building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since Cub Scouts, Gekeler has

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528. Working with Cove High School shop instructor RussellOlmstead, ag teacher Toby Koehn and math/ C.A.D. instructor Erich Dresson, Gekeler designed and built a sign for the Cove School District Agri-

culture/FFA Program building. The sign was made of tubular steel and 1/8 sheet metal. Students of Cove's shop class were instrumental in the completion of this project, which cost more than $500. Donations from Eagle Cap Steel and Barreto's Steel Manufacturing

assistedgreatly to reduce costs of this project that will be alasting part ofCove School and the community. Gekeler and four others of Troop 528 were awarded by the Blue Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America and National Court of Honor a Certificate of

Merit for taking life-saving m easures tosave a life on a routine Scout campout. Scout leaders said Gekeler has consistently been anexample ofthe Scout Oath, Law and Motto in his troop, at school, in sports, at church and in the community.

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Catnatioremodeling ideasgiven • Shadingprovidescoolplacesforso-called'celebricats'totakesoothing naps By Janet Eastman The Oregonian

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Donald & Roberta Miller-50th anniversary Donald and Roberta Miller of La Grande were married Sept. 25, 1964, in La Grande. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception Saturday at the Transit Hub, 2206 Penn Ave. The party will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is hosted by their children, Christine Hewlett of Echo, Cathy Miller of La Grande, Teresa Spears of LaGrande and Angela Waggoner ofBaker City.

Lopez Island earns nickname, 'Slo-pez' By Terry Richard The Oregonian

They don't call it Slo-pez Island for nothing! Upon arrival at Lopez Island in Washington's San Juan Islands, visitors are welcomed at the ferry terminal by a snack bar. That's it: no glitzy harbor, as at Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, or even the utilitarian Orcas Village on Orcas Island. Even laid back Shaw Island has more at the terminal than Lopez, with its Shaw Island General Store. Of course, on Shaw, that's all you get forpublicservices. Lopez's visitor amenities are located down the west coasta bitfrom theferry landing, which is one of the reasons why it's not the greatest ofisland forfoot passengers ithough hitchhiking can geta visitor around). Bicyclists, though, love Lopez, for the light-traffic roads, flat terrainiatleastcompared to San Juan and Orcas islands), scenic sights and enough amenities to tide any visitor over for a multi-day stay. And did I mention the Boy Scout troops from Oregon who have discovered Lopez Islandas a greatplace to work on their merit badges. At least that's what they tell the ladies who own and run Just Heavenly Fudge in Lopez Village, though really

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fudge. As well as for the Lopez Island ice cream that the same storesells. About the only time Lopez Village gets really busy is on July 4, but even then most of the bustle is out on the waterasboatersfrom around the San Juan Islands and Canada flock to town to see the massive fireworks, courtesy of a few Lopez Island residents, including Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen. If you go looking for a glimpse from land of Allen's island home, you likely won't seeitbecause itstucked away on the secluded Sperry Peninsula. Lopez Island, Washington Lopez Island in Washington's San Juan Islands loves its slow pace. That's OK, because there arebetterplacesto explore on foot anyway. Among them are: Upright Head Preserve: Park at the ferry landing, hike northwest a short way on Penny Lane to awesome views of Mount Baker from the north tip of the island. Odlin County Park: A popular camping park on the island's northwest side, a little more than a mile from the ferry,ithasbeach,forest and waterview trails.

You remodel a house to make it suit your style, why not tweak your cat's pad? Fresh catnip and grass growing in a kitty kitchen garden? Outdoor enclosed runs so they can chase sun rays? Maybe a wider, less steepramp foragingcatsto access? The 700 animal lovers who attended the Catio Tour in September saw trickedoutscreened catpatios, where fiisky felines stride inside enclosed walkways from the house into a playpen that gives them fresh air and keeps them safe from predators. Tour goers took photos and perhaps left with a little catio envy. Are you ready to pounce on some simple, but cat purferredimprovements? Cottage Grove animal columnist Mary Ellen Angel Scribe and her husband, Howard Schesser, designed and built a catio for their four Silver Persians next to a pool in the backyard of their ranch-style house. When Miss Wings, Mr. E., Nymbus and Whisper are not feeling the wind through their long hair during a ride in akitty carriageor the basket of Mary Ellen's bike, or being complimented by Anderson Cooper and other talk show hosts for teaching

cats around the world how to swim, they have it made in the shade in their catio. The so-called celebricats' catnap underneath a coveredpatio.A shade cloth keeps them cool on warm days and dry on rainy ones. Here are other catio upgrades to keep cats safe and entertained, assuggested by Mary Ellen:

here is on the side of the house, a 4-foot-square pieda-terre connected by the walkway was built so the cats can see the yard.

catio that lets cats chase bugs andeat itforbetter digestion. Don't cut it since cats like tall grass. • Check that plants are cat safe. Materials "Many plants are danger• Use only lead free, noous to cats," Mary Ellen VOC paint on wood surfaces. says.'We finally settled on • Enclose the pen with raspberry plants and a little heavy gauge chicken wire. Japanese weeping maple • Install a latch inside to adorntheir outside area the pen's door to prevent and give them shade to Design cat escapes as you enter the sleep under and spy on their • Install various levels of enclosure. siblings." shelves and holes to facili• Have a lock on the Maintenance tate jumping and climbing. outsideofthe pen to protect Oldercatsneed low surfaces cats from uninvited humans • Sprinkle non-toxic diato climb on and exercise or clever dogs. tomaceous earth, a natural their muscles, while younger powdered rock product Furnishings ones love scaling poles and available at feed and grain high look-out perches. • Hang mirrors, crystals stores, around the enclosure • In addition to aroofon or CD disks to swayin the to dry out fleas and eggs. Beneficial nematodes are an the patio, place resting areas breeze and create bug-like under eaves. Here, there moving prisms for the cats effective alternative. are three overhead 2-inch •Avoidpesticides and to chase. by 2-inch planks that lead • Put in wicker baskets herbicides. When the encloto high platforms under the forscratching and dispossure is empty of pets, pour eaves so cats can remain dry ableboxes forsleeping ipads hot water with vinegar on and shaded. need cleaning). the weeds to kill the weeds • Plan an entry for the • For their exercise and and their seeds. • Twice a year, super cats through a house winscratching pleasure, put in dow or a cat door. platforms, ramps, cedar tree clean the scratching posts. • To keep flying insects limbs, tree trunks, a 4-inchCut off the extra loose fibers, from entering the house, thick rope and scratching wash the post with Borax cover the cat entry window posts. soap, rinse with a hose or with plastic rug runner with • Water dishes can be pressure washer, and then stripscuttobe the heightof insidethe catio,butnotfood, dry with a leafblower or air which attracts insects. compressor. Ifthe posthas the cat door. • Install a door large pressed board or cardboard, Landscaping enough for you to enter. use caution with water. 'The leafblower speeds • Cats may want a second • Add a small shade plant home with a diferent view. insidethe pen forcatsto drying time and flufs up the Since the original, 10-foot by crawl under and sleep. carpeting, soitlooksnew 14-foot by 8-foot"catcastle" • Grow grass inside the and fresh," says Mary Ellen.

Idaho teenagers help Australianboybattling leukemia By Mary Stone Levviston Tnbune, Idaho

OROFINO, IdahoLater this week, a 16-yearold boy in Australia who has been battling leukemia will receivea get-wellm essage four months in the making from agroup ofteenagers he's never met. What began as a simple card ended up as a handmade scrapbook of introductions, well wishes and photo collages from Orofino High School sophomore Kilee Wilson, 15, and her classmates. The boy's grandmother, Betty Wattling of Lewiston,

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said Wilson's desire to do something special for a fellow teenager, and the way other teens got on board with the idea, shows how compassionatekidscan

be. "It was just a super touching thing,"Wattling said. It started when Wilson overheard her grandparents, Bill and Darlene Skelton, visiting with Wattling, their neighbor, about her grandson, Thomas Heinen. She fel tcompelled to reach out, Wilson said, to show Heinen people care — and maybe start a new

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fiiendship. "I got my friends involved," she said, "And it just

got bigger and bigger." Her grandson was diagnosed with leukemia in August 2013, Wattling said, and spent much of the past year in the hospital. He received a bone marrow transplant after his older brother was found to be a perfect match, and now is doing much better. Though her son Scott and daughter-in-law Helen, a former teacher at St. Stanislaus Catholic School in Lewiston, have lived there

14 years, this will be Wattling's first trip to Australia. She said she was impressed with the maturity the Orofino students showed in crafbng their messages to her grandson, showing concern for Heinen's situation without focusing on his illness.

Rika Ilagan, 15, helped Wilson develop the idea for the project. Ultimately, six girls, all sophomores, wrote letters to be included in the book and many other students signed it and shared words of encouragement.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

UNION COUNTY

Cj.ements, Brasure vie

to be mayor of La Grande Observer staff

La Grande residents will have candidates to choose from in all but two council position racesthisNovember. As Mayor Daniel Pokorney prepares to step down, Steve Clements and Michael Brasure will vie for the city's top spot in the upcoming election. Patrick Cochrane and Clements Wayne Brown will face off for Position 2, while Justin Rock and Eddie Garcia campaign for Position 7. Councilor Gary Lillard will run unopposed to keep his seat in Position 5. Newly appointed Councilor Brasure T r oy Pointer will also run unopposed for Position 6. The City of Elgin also has a contestedmayoral race. Current Council President Allan DufFy faces incumbent Mayor Brent Linville for the Cochrane title of mayor. Sue Moore and Brock Eckstein will face off forthe city recorder/administratorposition whileTeresa Hylton-Shafer is the lone council candidate filed. CityofCove Mayor LynGarcia d o n Rose will run unopposed, while Cove City Council members Doug Kruse and ReginaKruse have fi led for , F",k ' re-election. Imbler will have no contestedracesthisNovember. Rock Mi k e McLean is running for mayor, while Dennis R. Cline, Crystal Wagner and Herman Ortmann are each running unopposed for spots on the city council. With Mayor Dale DeLong ready to retire as mayor, Councilor Delmer Hanson seeks that top spot. Stan Terry will face Joyce Beeman for the Position 1 council spot. Both Sharon Vermillion and Don Starr are running in uncontested races for the council. Harold Rowett will challenge Mayor Bonita Hebert for the title in North Powder.Jean Murphy and Tom Thomas will face off for council Position 3, while Joyce Lawyer and Michael Morse will run unopposedforcouncilspots. In Union, three candidates are vying for mayor. Incumbent Mayor William Lindsley faces Roger Clark and Coy Wilde. Union's Position 6 is also contested as Bryan Russell and Susan Briggs vie for that spot. Both Ken McCormack and Matthew Later will run unopposed for council positions. No candidates filed for two open positions on the Summerville City Council. At the county level, Union County Commissioner Bill Rosholt faces Jack Howard to keep his seat. Commissioner Steve McClure will run unopposed to keep his seat. DistrictAttorney Kelsie McDaniel faces no opposition for her position since Deputy DA John SchillingIeft the area earlier this year.

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est or ire sercentcontaine By Katy Nesbitt

transiti oned from aType 3 overhead team back to the Eagle Cap WALLOWA LAKE — A week Ranger District's management. aftera fi re wasdiscovered along Today most crews will be coming the Ice Lake Trail outside of Wal- off the fire while Idaho's Panlowa Lake, it is now 45 percent handle Hot Shot Crew will remain a few more days as well as two contained. A concerted effort by hand crews helicopters, said Christie Shaw, fire and helicopters with water drops information officer. The helicopters kept the fire from growing beyond will continue to drop water when 135acresin steep,rockyterrain. necessary, look for hot spots and Crews were camped on the fire bring gear and food into the crews. line three miles from the West By this afternoon, the team will Fork trailhead where they could break camp based at Wallowa monitor's its activity 24 hours a Lake State Park Day Use Area. As the fire's containment is day. As of Monday, the fire is being secured and crews are released The Observer

from staying on the line, firefighters will hike in daily to monitor the fire's activity and work any hot spots within the fire's perimeter. A release from the WallowaWhitman National Forest's headquarters said crews are also working to reduce adverse impactsto naturalresources caused by firefighting activities. The focus is to prevent the spread of noxious weeds, protect cultural resources, maintain water quality and aquatic habitat in streams, minimize soil loss, maintain habitat diversity for wildlife and plant

species,rest ore wildernessvalues and minimize damage to trails. A temporary flight restriction isinplacefor the airspace surrounding the West Fork Fire and has a five-mile radius. Details can be found at http//tfr.faa.gov/ save pages/detail 4 3745.html. This restriction also prohibits para-gliders and hang gliders in this air space near the fire. The forest advisesthatthere will still be some visible smoke until the fall rains and snow extinguish the fire. The fire's cause remains under investigation.

Wallowa Coun gears Up for elections By Katy Nesbitt The Observer

ENTERPRISE — A slate of candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for Wallowa County city and county offices. Former CountyCommissioner Dan DeBoie is looking to return as a county commissioner, challenging incumbent Paul Castilleja for commissioner. DeBoie, formerly a Republican, is running unailiated. "I wasa registered Republican for a long time," he said.'When I got out of being a commissioner I was just frustrated with the partisan politics at the state and federallevel.The partieshave more power than the people have." He said he looked at each of the partyplatforms and decided he didn't conform to any of them. When it comes to county issues, he said they are not party issues. As commissioner, DeBoie oversaw the county planning department which handled land use issues. ''We all enjoy the Wallowa County scenery — the landscape we want to protect and allow for economic development." DeBoie said the county needs more family-wage type jobs. Historically those jobs were natural resource based. He said the decisions ofhow to use the county's land and its resources need to bemade more on a local level than on the state level, but recognizes that the county needs to work closely with the federal and state governments, whether it's the Wolf Plan, the Forest Plan or Travel Management. ''We still need to win all the small battles we can, but we don't have the stronger hands when we go to the table to play poker," he said. DeBoie said he believes in what he calls the "passionate moderate," leaders with energy and visionto solve problems.

Enterprise Margie Shaw has been Enterprise's mayor for two years and on the city council for 10. She said she seeks every opportunity

to learn about the governance of small cities. "I think it's importanttobeeducated in what's going on. Shaw Th r o ughout my 10 years on council I have attendedLeague ofOregon Cities meetings and met with people from small cities to find out how they handle the same problems we have." "I ampassionateand persistent about my city," Shaw said. This passion she shares with Enterprise elementary students when she asked them to participateina poetry and artcontest called, "If I was mayor." "I like to work with the kids in the school and give them permission when they see someone littering or defacing the city to politely tell them, We don't do that in our city,"' Shaw said."The look on the kids' faces when I told them that we can do that was priceless." As for the tougher issues, like the city's water improvement plan she said, "I'm the only person on council that's been throughthebeginning and ending of the sewer plant and I'd like to see the accomplishment of the city to finish our water project. It's all tough to do. I got to pay thosebillstoo.It'sfor the betterment of the city, it's not personal." Steve Lear owns Lear's Main Street Pub and Grill with his wife, Cathi. He served as mayor from 2010 to 2012. He said he is running again, "Because I didn't accomplish what I wanted the first time." Lear said he wants to change the mayor's term from two years to four and solidify who is responsible at the city level. "The mayor doesn't have authority to tell someone a specific direction on what needs to be done with a time line," Lear said. He said the city needs either a strong city manager position with authority to carry out the will of the council or a strong mayor position. "Those two should have the final authority to execute and or-

dinance or resolution and to run the city on a day-to-day basis," he said. He said he sees the mayor as the person to sell the city to those that already live in Enterprise. "There are a lot of folks who don't have a high degree of confidence of the city government in the form it is now," Lear said. 'The whole water transition issue needs to be addressed again and again and again until you run out of things to do and say. People have to understand what all it entails." When it comes to managing the city's employees he said,'We have three very capable department heads, but there isn't any type of review process." Lear said he'd like to see the employeesaccountable to goals, expectationsand job descriptions reviewed on a regular basis. Fred Tippett is also running for Enterprise mayor. ''We have a lousy administration because the council and the mayor are totally ignoring the wishes of the residents in the town of Enterprise particularly aboutthe water bill,"Tippett said.'The sewer bill was bad enough and now they hit us with the water bill. I don't know if I can do anything about it but I'm going to try. Even if they get it started I can use legal channels to get itstopped. "There's a couple other things — the city of Enterprise should not be in the real estate business — they own a lot of real estate and itshould bedisposed of,"Tippett said, Brandon Miller is running for Enterprise City Council. He is the licensed administrator of the Pioneer Guest Home, was a city reserve police officer and now serves on the city fire department. Miller said he wants a seat on the council because he wants to be involved with the community and the growth of Enterprise. "Iseea lotofopportunity for the city to grow and strengthen and I want to be a part of the decision-making process," he said. Miller said he supports groups trying to improve Enterprise

like building a new ice skating rink. He said he also supports strengthening the city's infrastructure and maintaining systems in existence. "I would like to see the council working to maintain systems so we don't have to do total rebuilds in the future," Miller said. Running against Miller is Dave Elliott, a fifth generation Wallowa County resident and a mechanic at Main Street Motors. ''We need to have regular, longtime citizens of the county on the council," Elliot said."Most of us are so busy and hard working we have no time to do it." Elliott said he supports debate where logical questions are broughttothe tablefora m ore reasonable assessment. "I think we need to look at thingsfrom everybody'sperspective. More information means an educated decision," he said. Elliot said he sees Enterprise as a working community where people want to raise their children."This is the working man's place to live."

Wallowa Wallowa City Council member Kevin Silveira is facing incumbent Vikki Knifong in the m ayor's race thisfall. "Thereneeds tobe a littlem ore control in city council," Silveria said.'The way I see it there are certainprocedures that need to be fol lowed regarding meetings and conduct and certain protocols that need to be followed. When you start shortcutting protocols you aregoing to createproblems." Silveira owns and runs Valley Meats in Wallowa and Staffords Meats in Elgin. He's been on city council four years and said he'd like to attract more small, owneroperatedbusinesses toW allowa. "There's been an increase in business and I'd like to see that continue with the city council having a good relationship with localbusinesses and creating a friendly environment." Vikki Knifong won the mayor's seat in 2012. She was not availableforan interview for this story.

Japanese Americans recount experiences at Nyssa WWII camp MCT News Service

Still, 350 people — single ONTARIO — When Idaho men at first and families that

Gov. Chase Clark declared in a speech in Grangeville in May 1942 that Japanese "live like rats and act like rats," it sent shudders through imprisoned Japanese American citizensasked tovolunteer fora farm labor camp being organizedjustacrossthe Snake River in Nyssa. Already, residents of Vale, 20 miles northwest of Nyssa, had threatened violence against any Japanese Americans considering voluntarily leaving the West Coast and settling in their community. With Idaho's governor expressing his own anti-Japanese feelings, they worried about their safety. The Dec. 7, 1941, bombing by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor turnedAmerican sentiment against thoseofJapaneseethnicity, even though two-thirds ofthe 120,000JapaneseAmericans who were later interned were themselves US. citizens.

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later were also allowed to come — volunteered to thin and harvest sugar beets and other Malheur County crops. On Saturdayafternoon , eight aging members of the Nyssa farm camp and a satellite camp set up 12 miles south in Adrian, told about their experiences to an audience of several hundred people at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. They came as part of the "Uprooted: Japanese American Farm Labor Camps During World War II" photo exhibit that opened Friday at the Four Rivers Center and runs through Dec. 12. The exhibit showcases period photographs taken by federal Farm Security Administration photographer Russell Lee at the Nyssa camp and similar camps in Rupert, Shelley and Twin Falls. Oregon's 4,000 Japanese Americans were heldin horse

barnsata temporary holding centerin Pbrtlmd, awaiting assignment to prisoncamps. That's where Yasu Tevmura and the others heard pitches fiommnuters representing the Amalgamated Sugar Co., which was seekinglaboms in Nyssa. "I couldn't get along with the peoplethere,so Ivolunteered to come out," said Teramura, 91, who remained in Malheur County after the war and who resides in Ontario. Sugar was an important wartime commodity. It was used to make industrial alcohol, which went into the manufacture of ammunition and synthetic rubber. The United States Beet Sugar Association in 1943 declared that every time a 16-inch military gun was fired, a fifth of anacreofsugarbeetswent up in smoke. The supply of imported sugar from the Philippines had been cut offbecause of the war with Japan and the United States government

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lifted growing restrictions on sugar beets, bringing a 25 percentincrease in domestic sugar beet production. With large numbers of men fighting in the war or working in wartime industrial jobs, therewas ashortage ofpeople to work the sugar beet fields. George Aiken, a former Ontario mayor, publisher of the Ontario Argus Observer newspaper and then secretary to Oregon Gov. Charles Sprague, devised a plan to move the state's Japanese Americans to abandoned Civilian Conservation Corps camps in three counties in Eastern Oregon. There, they would work in agriculture and onpublicworks projects. The Oregon Plan was rejected by federal officials but led to the establishment of the Nyssa farm camp and others that followed. The laborers were invaluable, said MorgenYoung,curator for the exhibit, who gave a history of the camp.

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"They did a tremendous job in helping the war effort," Young said. Upon arrival in Nyssa at "the camp without a fence," workers were taken to a local hardwarestore and told to buy work clothes, a straw hat, a hoe and a metal lunchbox, all at their own expense. The farm laborers worked long hours in the fields. They earned prevailing wages, 45 cents an hour and $9.50 per acre during harvesting. "The work was very hard, very backbreaking, but the workers could earn more in a fews days than they could in a month at the concentration camp," Young said. In the camp, no one discussedPresident Roosevelt's Feb. 19, 1942, executive orderauthorizingtheforced removalofthoseofJapanese ancestry. They were fearful of the possible consequences. "They didn't want to say anything. They didn't want to get, what's the word,

exported," said Tom Fujii, 86, who grew up in the western Portland suburb of Hillsboro, where he still resides. None of the eight expressed bitterness about theexperience. They endured the hardships and then moved on with their lives after the war. "Whatever adverse conditions I've faced, I've learned from," said Paul Hirai, a retiredfarmer from Moses Lake, Wash., who spent 17 years with the Oregon National Guard in Ontario.'This detention wasn't all bad. It m ade better people ofus." Valeresident Janet~ Koda was born at theAdrian camp. Her dad, Yoshio'Sonny" ~ ser v ed as security officer for theVale camp, whee people livedin tents and laterin home of an abandoned CCC camp withwoodenbarracks.As ayoungster, Koda said she didn'tunderstand the dire conditions her familyhadfaced. "Living in the barracks was a joyful time," she said.

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Salem considers sidewalksmoking ban

The Eugene Register-Guard reportedthat group members said at the time they wanted to speak with City Manager Jon Ruiz about a plan to shut a homeless camp. The camp, known as Whoville, took shape a year ago on a city-owned vacant lot.Itwasclosed days after the protest. City prosecutor Susan Triem says the city has limited resources that would be better spent on addressing homelessness than on prosecuting the cases.

By Taylor W. Anderson WesCom News Service

SALEM — A donation to House Republican Leader Mike McLane this year very likely means a donation to any Republican candidate — as is true for any donation to Democratic leaders in either chamber of the stateLegislature. Stateleadership tends to give generously to candidates who are considered vulnerable in election years. Whatever the case, the next six weeks are expected to bringa fl urry ofcash spread across Democratic and Republican networks. Some campaignfi nance expertssay therolesof party and legislative leaders have been expected to prop up weaker candidates over

the past decade. McLane, R-Powell Butte, who's running unopposed this election, has given $247,450 in 2014 to other GOP candidates and the Promote Oregon Leadership PAC, the campaign arm of House Republicans. House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland, has

given $156,750 this year to House and Senate candidates and the House Democrats' campaign arm, FuturePAC. To help win close races, Oregon's six top leaders from both parties have sent more than a half-million dollarsto diferent campalgns and part}es. "A lot of the moneyis used to defend our Democratic incumbents," said Tom Powers, who heads the campaign arm of the Senate Democrats. Bend Democrat Craig Wilhelm picked up a nearly

from FuturePAC to air his first TV ad in his race agalnst Repubhcan Knute Buehler, of Bend, for House District 54. All of Wilhelm's

nearly $76,000 in in-kind donations comes from FuturePAC and Kotek. Oregon's campaign finance laws were briefly changed in the 1990s before the state Supreme Court threw out the changes for the current, unlimited format. Now, any corporation, PAC, candidate, voter and union can give as much as it wants to any candidate. Five other states — all Republican-controlled — also have no limits on campaign donations. "There's not really any law thatforbids coordination between Oregon PACs," Powers said.'We can coordinate as much as we want and with as much money as we want. We just have to reportevery single transaction."

SALEM — The City of Salem is looking at banning Wildfire closes smoking on some public highway, campground sidewalks. ESTACADA — A wildfire The city council this month burninginMount Hood Naasked staff to draw up an tional Forest prompted the ordinance for a vote at a future meeting. It would make it closure of a campground, a recreational vehiclepark and illegal to light up on sidewalks Teen badly injured in a highway near Estacada. next to Salem Hospital, Wil40-foot fall from cliffs The 1.5-square-mile fire lamette University and busiPORTLAND — Portland was burning in timber and nesses that make a request. The Statesman Journal Fire and Rescue says a girl in grass about 10 miles southher early teens sustained lifeeast of Estacada along High- reportedthat theidea was way 224 on Sunday. Though threatening injuries when pitched by Mayor Anna the town was not threatened, Peterson after requests came shefellm orethan 40 feetoff $55,000 in-kind donation the highway was closed at in from the hospital and the cliffs at a popular hiking milepost 35 in both directions university. and climbing spot. for the safety of firefighters Councilor Brad Nanke Crews arrived minutes after and the public. objected, saying it would be receivingreports Friday eveAuthorities said the Lazy diKcult to enforce and would ning saying the girl had gone The Associated Press Bend Campground and Work only drive smokers up the over the edge at Rocky Butte. erstoprocesspaper applications by hand. Center were evacuated and streetor totheircars. Firefighters searching with SALEM — Oregonhasbudgeted $2 mil- The issue became a political liability for closed until further notice. Salem's move comes as the powerful lights from the top of lion for its legal fight with sofbvare giant Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber. The La Dee Flats off-road stateofOregon isrestricting theclifl sspotted herm oving Oracle over the state'sfailed health care The state has hired a Portland business vehicleareawas also closed, smoking on an increasing down below and set up a highexchange website. litigation firm — Markowitz, Herbold, along with the the Silver Fox amount of public property, angle rope rescue system. The state sued the Redwood City, Calif., Glade & Mehlhaf PC — to represent it, the RV Park. including agency buildings, Oflicials say they treated company in Marion County Circuit Court Statesman Journal reported. The firm is The Red Cross said it set universit iesand stateparks. the girl and carried her in a last month, claiming that Oracle officials giving a 10 percent discount on its rates, up a shelter at the First litter one-third of a mile to an lied,breached contracts and engaged in but legal experts say the $2 million budget "a pattern of racketeering activity." MeanBaptist Church in Estacada. ODOT to study ambulance, which transportlikely won't last more than a year on a case vulnerable I-5 bridge ed her to Legacy Emanuel Twenty people were staying while, the company has sued the state in that could take longer than that. there, with others staying in MEDFORD — A $4milMedical Center. federalcourt,alleging breach ofcontract. The state Justice Department often hires RVs in the parking lot. lion study will explore ways Authorities aren't sure Oracle was the largest technology conspecialized firms on complicated projects, About 100 firefighters to beef up a critical transwhat caused the fall. They tractor working on Oregon's health insurspokeswoman Kristina Edmunson said. were battling the blaze portation link in southern have not released her name, ance enrollment website, known as Cover The department has just six attorneys and midday Sunday, with more Oregon that could be wiped and the hospital said SatOregon. one paralegal in its special litigation unit, expected to arrive throughout in a major earthquake. urday that it could give no The public website was never launched, which handles cases that include environout the day. The study commissioned information about her condiforcing the state to hire hundreds of workmental and election lawsuits. Callers were county 911 by the Oregon Department of tion without it. emergency lines. The North Transportation will consider Gang membergets Marion County 911 system methods of strengthening a 7-1/2 years for killing sent phone recordings to 3,200-foot viaduct thatcarpeople asking them not to ries Interstate 5 through the PORTLAND — A 22-yearcall about the smoke unless heart of Medford. The study old man who had been they could see flames nearby. also will look at other options scheduled for trial next week for routing traflic in case it has changed his plea and been State to mail 900,000 failsorrequiresupgrades. sentenced to 7-V2 years in registration reminders The Medford Mail-Tribune prison for shooting and woundSALEM — Nearly 900,000 reportedthat federalmoney ing three people next to a NO appointments Oregonians who have a may be available to pay for cruise ship along the Portland driver' slicenseor state upgrades once the study waterfront last summer. Primary health car • !' identification card but aren't describes theoptions. The Oregonian reported C'onvenient and af ordable registered to vote will soon that Ja'Juan Latrell Yoakum • . i Girl, 12, reports get apostcard reminding pleadedno contestFriday to a • p Children age 2 thr adults abduction attempt them toregister. attempted murder, secondI The secretary ofstate'sofEUGENE — Police in degree assault and unlawful ' • Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 M — 7 PM fice says the postcards will go Eugene are investigating a use of a weapon. out on Monday. Oflicials say reportthat a man tried to Prosecutors say he opened — 5 PM they're required to comply abducta 12-year-old girl. fire on Aug. 24, 2013, while You asked and e li s t ened! with the requirements of a The girl told police that the 300 people were next to or on Sunday hours start 10-4- 14 multistate consortium that man tried to coax her into a board the docked ship. Auseeksto clean up voterrolls van on Thursday. She said he thorities say three men assoI and expand participation. askedseveraltime sto giveher ciated with the Hoovers gang Oregon joined it last year. aride, even after sherefused. were hit. The prosecution The postcards say"it Police say the girl got home says Yoakum was associated appears you may not be safely and the man did not with the Rolling 60's Crips. registeredto vote"and try to follow her. She reported Gang Enforcement Team direct people to a website the incident to a school detecti vesdeveloped leadsthat where they can register. The resource officer. led them to arrest Yoakum deadline to participate in the The Eugene Registermore than two weeks later. C= November election is Oct. 14. Guard reported thegirl • 506 4th Street • La Grande OR • 541-663-2300 • Inside the RMC • — The Associated Press There will be people who described the van as being are registered who still receive purple-greenish, with a wide the cards because information scrape on the front passenger in their voter registration, and sliding door. She said such as their birthday, doesn't the van had a dent on the I I match their driver's license, passenger-s ide headlight. LANDSCAPING said Tony Green, a spokesman EASTERN OREGONNURSERY Eugene dropscharges a LANDS CAPING forthe secretaryofstate's against demonstrators office. Those voters are still eligible to cast a ballot, but EUGENE — Eleven demthey are encouraged to update onstrators who staged a sit-in their voter registration so at the Eugene city manager's election officials can maintain office in April won't face I ' r ' I I clean records. trespassing charges. 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It's the little pesky things in life that wear one down. Something or someone gives you the strength and knowledge ofhow to overcome the traumas of the big things that threaten to destroy you, but it's the little irritability things that nip at your heels, sting and fly away that finally threaten to get the best of you. When is Patriot's Day, actually? W ebster's 2003 dictionary says that it is the third Monday in April, a legal holiday in Maine and Massachusetts commemorating the battles of Lexing-

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ton and Concord (April 19, 1775). Now, on my 2014 calendar, it says that Patriot's Day is Sept. 11, falling on a Thursday. As far as I am concerned, Patriot's Day is every day, for it simply means loveand loyalty or zealoussupportof one's country. We who live in this country feel it very strongly. As members of the Lone Pine Tree Chapter, DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), we areaware ofourfragilefreedoms and how determinedly our forebears fought in order to win and preserve them for themselves and posterity. Sometimes we watch our hard-won freedoms being nibbled away in one way or another and wonder why we stand asideand letithappen. There are times I wish I could speak with the men and women who are now referredto asPatriotsand learn oftheir loyalty to the cause. I imagine we could ask any one of our own military the same question, for it is there in their willingness to defend us against all those who threaten our very existence.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have newspaper publishing banned or taken over by the government? Can you imagine how it would be not to pick up your paper from the carrier or a coin box day after day, looking for the news in-depth? Our Constitution gave us Freedom of the Press, something to be cherished and prizedaspartofourrightsand privileges.

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Fall work yields colors for spring Do you have your spring bulbs ready to plant? I have some new ones, but won't plant for a while yet. Yearsago Igotthebrightidea of planting fancy tulip bulbs in big pots and putting them along the back, or south, side of the house so they would bloom earlier than the ones in the ground out front. Tulips and other bulbs bloom nearly a month earlier with the warmer southside sun. This worked well and I could then move the potsoutfrontfor a splash ofcolorjust as the ones in the ground were barely coming up. That worked in mild winters, but in cold winters the walls of the plastic pots were too thin to protect the bulbs and they would freeze. SeeGarden I Page 2B

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How do you hide black beans in brownies, chia seeds in pudding or avocado in truffles? Beat them into submission with a food processor. Yes, after a week of experimenting with desserts that look decadent on the outside but harbor secret, healthful ingredient lists on the inside, I've discoveredthatafood processoristhe nutrition-conscious baker's best friend. And the more powerful, the better. Thesedessertsare allsweetened naturally and are not only filled with secret, healthy ingredients, but sometimes made m ore deli cious because ofthose ingredients.

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This "ice cream" is actually just made from frozen bananas, frozen cherries and vanilla extract.

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This ice cream isn't ice cream at all. In fact, in its simplest form it's just bananas. But add in a few frozen cherries and some vanilla, or any number of additions (cocoa powder, coconut flakes, peanut butter, instant coffee) and you've got an all-natural alternative to frozen yogurt with no added sugar. Makes 2 servings 2 bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen /2teaspoon vanilla extract 5 frozen, pitted cherries Place bananas in a food processor and blend until a smooth, thick paste forms. Add cherries and vanilla and blend again until smooth. Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency or store in an airtight container in the freezer until serving time for more ice cream-like scoops.

FUDGY VEGAN BROWNIES Secret ingredient: Black beans These vegan, gluten-free brownies are dense and fudgy. Don't tell anyone the secret ingredient is black beans! The recipe is from minimalistbaker.com.

Makes 12 brownies

Remove from oven and let cool 30 minutes before removing from pan. They will be tender, so remove gently with a fork. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. Refrigerate to keep longer.

2 "/2tablespoons flaxseed meal 6 tablespoons water 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted a/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder PEANUT BUTTER "/4 teaspoon sea salt COOKIE DOUGH BITES 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Secret ingredient: Heaping"/2cup granulated Chickpeas sugar or raw sugar 1"/2 teaspoons baking powder Optional toppings: Chopped nuts, These cookie bites are gooey and mini chocolate chips, coconut perfect right out of the ovenflakes, unsalted pumpkin seeds you'd never know they're essentially just nuts, beans and chocoPreheat oven to 350 degrees. late chips. The recipe is adapted Lightly grease a standard-size from texanerin.com. muffin pan. Pulse flaxseed meal and water Makes about 2 dozen cookies in bowl of a food processor and let 1"/4 cups canned chickpeas, rest about 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and drained, rinsed and patted dry blend about 3 minutes, scrap2 teaspoons vanilla extract ing down sides as needed, until /2cup plus 2 tablespoons natural mixture is smooth. Batter should peanut or almond butter, be slightly less thickthan chocolate room temperature (see note) frosting; if it appears too thick, add "/4 cup honey or maple syrup a tablespoon of water and blend 1 teaspoon baking powder again. /2cup dark or semi-sweet Evenly distribute batter into the chocolate chips muffin tin and smooth the tops with a spoon or your finger. SprinPreheat oven to 350 degrees. kle with your desired toppings. Combine all ingredients except Bake in preheated oven 20 to 26 chocolate chips in a food procesminutes or until tops are dry and sor and process until very smooth, edges start to pull away from the scraping sides as needed. Stir in sldes. chocolate chips. Mixture will be

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very thick and sticky. Form dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press down lightly on the balls so they become small mounds. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes.Remove from oven and cool on the cookie sheet 10 minutes. The dough balls will still be very soft and will not set like normal cookies. They're best when served warm. Note: Check the ingredients list and be sure to use nut butter that does not have added sugar. If it also does not have salt, add a pinch to the recipe.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Secret ingredient: Avocado These truffles get their creamy texture from avocado, making them asdecadent aschocolates made withheavy cream, butmuch healthier. And don't worry, the avocado flavor is masked by the chocolate. In their simplest form, they use just three ingredients, but cacao nibs add texture and flavor (without additional sugar). You could also simply reserve and chop "/2 cup of the chocolate chips to add in for texture. The recipe is adaptedfrom Food52.com. Makes about 20 See Desserts/Page 2B

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"Others want to try and save a little money," Garza says. "Either way, it is becoming popular." On her blog, Crazy Crayonswww.crazycrayons.wordpress.comGarza recently wrote about pickling 3 pounds of jalapeno peppers using the canning method of sterilizing jars and lids. That many peppers may seem likea lotto m ostpeople,butnotfor Garza. "I have learned from experience that between the amount of chilies we eat and the number of jars I give away, I need roughly 15 per year," Garza wrote recently on her blog. "Needless to say, I will be pickling again next week." Veteran pickler Felix Muzquiz is a fan of preserving cauliflower, carrots, peppers, okra, green beans and asparagus. Last year, she pickled carrots and hot peppers and was pleased with the results. "It looked really beautiful with all thosefallcolorsofred,yellow,orange and green," Muzquiz says. "It really is a nice way to keep the flavors of the season." For those who actually want to try to make pickles, Muzquiz recommends adding a fresh grape leaf to the jar to keep the pickles firmer and crisper. She also slices off the blossom end of the cucumber. "Pickling is really a blast," Muzquiz says. "And it gives you a very satisfying feeling to be able todopreserve something like food."

It used to be that pickling was something only your grandmother did. But that doesn't apply anymore. Younger generations are embracing pickling as a way to explore their interestin food,preserve the season's bounty and cut their food budgets. These days, pickling is so trendy that it's even been parodied by the comedy show "Portlandia." In one skit, the actors' penchant for pickling getsoutofcontrolasthey drop everything from parking tickets to dead birds into jars of vinegar. Jokes aside, pickling pros say the practice doesn'thave to be long and involved. There is a method called quick pickling that does not require sterilizing jars and lids. You store the finished product in the refrigerator and it's good for a month. "Plus, once people see how easy it is, then they realize that they can do it, too," says Kristy Page of Fresno, California, who has been pickling for several years. "And once you really get into it, there is almost no limit to what you can pickle." Page has pickled everything from cherries to curried cauliflower. The pickled cherries are loaded with falllike flavors of star anise, cinnamon and cloves, which Page uses as a topping on pork, in salads and on ice cream. Quick pickling requires just a few ingredients: vinegar,sugar,saltand spices. Page likes to buy a Mexican spices pickling mix found at some PICKLED S WEET Hispanic grocery stores. If you can't CHERRIES find that, popular pickling spices 1/3 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon include bay leaves, celery seed, turmeric, garlic,coriander,mustard seed, 1"/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 star anise (optional) cinnamon stick and black pepper. Pickling newbies can try just about 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 6 whole cloves any vegetable they like, but keep in /2cup white vinegar mind that vegetables with tougher 1 s/4 cup water skin hold up better in the pickling process. Cucumbers, carrots, radishes 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and peppers are good choices. In a small saucepan, combine 1s/4 Andrea Garza has been pickling for cups water with the sugar, salt, star an10 years and knows several people who have gotten into the hobby as ise, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, stirring a way to preserve the abundance of vegetables from their backyard occasionally, 3 minutes. Remove from gardens. the heat and let steep 5 minutes. Stir in

vinegar. Place cherries in a 1-quart (4cup) glass jar. Pour in enough vinegar mixture to cover cherries and almost completely fill the jar; you can either strain out the whole spices or place them in the jar. Place the jar on a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and no more than 2 weeks. — Adapted from a I/Vhole Foods recipe by Kristy Page

AI.APENO CARROTS Brine: 2 cups white vinegar 1/3 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon pickling spice mix. (Or,20 peppercorns and four bay leaves) Several carrots (enough to fill small jar) and three jalapeno slices. In a pot, combine white vinegar, sugar, salt and spices. Heat on high until the mixture comes to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 30 seconds. Turn heat off, set aside. Slice carrots into sticks, place into jar. Pour the brine into the jars and add three jalapeno slices. Let cool before putting the lids back on. Refrigerate for three hours before tasting. Store in refrigerator. — Kristy Page

TOORSHI 1 bunch of celery, cut into strips, 2-4inchesin length 1 bunch of baby carrots 1 head of cabbage, broken into pieces 1 head of cauliflower Brine: 4 cups of white vinegar 3 cups of water /2cup of salt 1 teaspoon sugar Cut vegetables and place in a gallon jar. Bring brine to a boil and then pour over vegetables. Put lid on container. Vegetables should be ready to eat in three days. — Lillian Nishkian

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Continued from Page 1B I now put the pots behind the garage along a wood fence that helps protect them. I have put annual plants in the pots, overthetulip bulbs after the tulips were finished blooming, but you can also simply remove the tulip bulbs afterthe plants die back a bit. If you store the bulbs in a dry dark place, you can simply plant them again in the fall. Yes, I have done that. I was so impressed with an idea Larry Morrison, who livesclose,had to outsmart the rodents who eat tulip bulbs. Living closer to fields, I have had bulbs in the ground eaten many times so I'm extra excited by Larry's new system. The following is directly from him:

Constitution Week begins in two days, on Sept. 17, going through the 22nd. When you are downtown in La Grande, walk by the Edward Jones office at 1117 Adams Ave. where the happen. DAR Lone Pine Tree Chapter memPerhaps you don't take a newspaper be- bers have decorated the window with cause you have the Internet and can get items reminding you of what has gone the latest news in an instant. Perhaps you on beforethat is so precious to us asa listen to the radio or watch television with nation. your favorite broadcasters clueing you in Members inBaker City have done to what is happening in the world. the same thing there for the month of These other forms of information servSeptember. You will find their Constiersarejustasim portant asa newspaper, tution window in the entrance way of but if the freedom to print the news by a the Baker County Library, 2400 Resort 6ee people is diminished or taken away, it St. The hours are Monday through will also be chipping away at the freedom Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 to broadcastoruse the Internet. a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 It won't happen? It can't happen? p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Don't be too sure. Be sure to treat yourself with a Look and consider what has already moment of appreciation for those who happened to so many of our other freegave us our initial freedoms and those doms granted us by the Constitution. who continue to remind us of our heriStand up for the Freedom of the Press. tage privileges.

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Cut avocado and scoop out flesh. Use a fork, an electric hand mixer or a food processor to mash the avocado until there are no more chunks. Melt the chocolate chips by microwaving in 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted. Scoop avocado mixture into the bowl with melted chocolate and mix until wellblended. Stir in cacao nibs, if desired. Refrigerate 1 hour. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball using your palms. Repeat with rest of mixture. Put cocoa powder in a shallow bowl and roll balls in the cocoa powder until they're completely covered. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days, but note that they taste best when served fresh or at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM Secret ingredient: Chia seeds Chia seeds are touted as an ancient superfood rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The little black seeds don't have much flavor, but when soaked in liquid they form a gelatinous texture, making them popular for faux-pudding recipes. Not sure about chia pudding? Put it in an ice cream maker and naturally-sweetened chia ice cream might be more your style. This recipe is from topwithcinnamon.com. Makes 2 to 4 servings "/4 cup chia seeds 1 2/3 cups milk (unsweetened almond, coconut or cow's milk) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted 4 pitted Medjool dates or 8 pitted California dates

Coconut milk Well, the secret ingredient isn't so secret, but it's a good option for those with a dairy intolerance, looking to cut down a bit on fat or who just love coconut flavor. 1 can (16 ounces) coconut milk (not light) 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Chill the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight or for several hours. Remove can from fridge and do not shake. Flip can upside down and open immediately. The cream should be concentrated at the bottom; pour off the translucent liquid from the top and reserve, if desired, for another use (it works great in a smoothie). Scoop the thick cream from bottom of can into a mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar and whip using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form.

ALMOST INSTANT CHOCOLATE PUDDING Secret ingredient: Chia seeds Chia seeds turn gelatinous when chilled in liquid, making them a healthy, vegan substitute for egg yolks and cornstarch typically found in homemade pudding.Most recipes for chia pudding (or traditional pudding, for that matter) involve chilling the recipe for several hours or overnight, but if you keep a batch of almond milk ice cubes in your freezer this recipe lets you enjoy healthy chocolate pudding almost instantly. This recipe is adapted from ohsheglows.com. Makes 2 servings

1"/z cups unsweetened almond milk (divided) "/4 cup chia seeds Stir all ingredients except for the dates together in a 5 pitted Medjool dates or 10 medium bowl until completepitted California dates 2 to 3"/~ tablespoons ly combined. Stir in dates then chill mixture overnight unsweetened or at least four hours. cocoa powder Pour the soaked mixture /2teaspoon vanilla extract into a high-powered blender Pinch of fine-grain sea salt or food processor and blend Pour s/4 cup of the almond until completely smooth. Mixture should be thick and milk into an ice cube tray and creamy. Transfer mixture back freeze until solid. to the bowl and chill until To make the pudding, add you're ready to churn it. the almond milk ice cubes, Churn mixture in an ice the remaining s/4 cup almond cream maker according to milk and the rest of the manufacturer's instructions. ingredients to a high-power Serve immediately or transfer blender. Blend on the highest to a lidded container and speed until smooth. Serve freeze until firm enough to immediately or chill in the scoop. fridge, where it will thicken Note: If left in the freezer up even more.

We put in a targe raised garden (atong the high cedar fence) using pressure-treated 16-foot, 2-by-12-inch lum ber. The depth of the soilis about 10inches. The first fall toe planted red and yellow tulips and the next spring had more than 100 blooms.Thinking theywould beforever,thenext spring we were shocked tohave only four or Pve survive the gophers steating them by coming from the bottom. This summer I removed the dirt and started over,byputting in V~-inch wire mesh (from D<kB) on the bottom and I will plant nero tulips bulbs again this fall. Also I will put a cover over the newbulbs using the samemesh to keep rodents from attacking them from the top if they decide to. I will know next spring if this is successful. This sounds wonderful to me

and is a trick I'd like to figure out how to use in a raised stone bed of mine, as the mice or gophershave gotten into it in the past. We tend to think that once we have planted our bulbs it is over with forever, BUT the bulbs do need to be dug up and dividedand sorted after a few years. They can get too crowded and produce smaller and smaller blooms. I have done it in the fall and spring both, and it has worked. Did you know — nothing will eat daffodils? That's right! The deer don't eat them from the top nor rodents from the bottom. In my troublesome area I gave up on tulips and just planted daffodils. There is still so much to share so check in again to see which direction we will go next.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

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

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Baker City HeraId: 541-523-3673• Nww.bakercityheraId.com • classifiedsObakercityheraId.com• Fax: 541-523-6426 The Observer: 541-963-3161• Nww.lagrandeobserver.com • classifiedsOlagrandeobserver.com • Fax: 541-963-3674 110 - Self-Help Group Meetings AA SCHEDULE for Wallowa County

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Tuesday, Thursday- noon 113 1/2 E Main St. Enterpnse Across from courthouse gazebo 541-910-5372

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Monday- 7pm 134 Hwy 82, Lostine Community Center 541-398-801 3

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BINGO SETTLER'S PARK

Wednesday- noon 107 N Main St, Joseph Baptist church 541-432-4824

Baker City Wednesdays — 2:30 PM Thursday- 7 p.m, 25 cents per card Sunday 7pm. Everyone invited! 606 W Hwy 82, Wallowa BINGO: TU ES., 1 p. m., Assembly of God church 541-263-0208 Senior Center 2810 Cedar St. AL-ANON Baker City Do you wish the drinking would stop? LAMINATION Monday at Noon Up to Every 2nd & 4th 17 1/2 inches wide Wednesday at 6:00 PM any length Community of Chnst $1.00 per foot 2428 Madison St. (The Observeris not Baker City responsible for flaws 541-523-5851 in material or AL-ANON machine error) Concerned about THE someone else's OBSERVER drinking? 1406 Fifth • 541-963-3161 Sat., 9 a.m. Northeast OR Compassion Center, 1250 Hughes Ln. Baker City (541)523-3431 •

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ALL ADS FOR: GARAGE SALES, MOVING SALES, YARD SALES, must be PREPAIDat The Baker City Herald Office, 1915 First St., Baker City or

The Observer Office, 1406 Fifth Street, LaGrande.

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210 - Help WantedBaker Co. LOCAL RETAIL agriculBAKER COUNTY tural company, looking Veteran Service Officer for people to deliver to & service local cus- Baker County is accepttomers. A class A CDL ing applications for the or able to acquire one p osition o f V e t e r a n within 30 days. InterServic e Of f i c e r e sted app l i c a n t s , through S e p t ember please apply at Baker 1 8, 2014. T h i s i s a full-time position with City Employment Office a beginning salary of $3,152 per month plus excellent benefits. Applicants must have the BAKER COUNTY a bility t o o b t a i n a c Shenff's Office Reserve c reditation f ro m t h e program is accepting United States Departapplications for the 2015 ment of Veterans AfReserve Academy. The fairs. For additional inapplication deadline is formation, please conOctober 31, 2014. tact the State EmployApplicant must be 21 to ment Department at apply and pass an 1575 Dewey Avenue, extensive background Baker City, OR. All apcheck. Application and plicant s w il l be additional information pre-screened. may be obtained at the Baker Countyis an equal Baker County Shenff's opportunity employer. Office located at 3410 IC Street, Baker City, OR 97814 or on line at www.bakershenff.or

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FOUND: KNIFE at rock in Baker City. Call to identify. 541-523-3119

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

A Chnst-centered 12 step program. A place where you can heal. Baker City Nazarene Church, every Tues. at 6:15 PM. More info. call 541-523-9845

SETTLER'S PARK ACTIVITIES

CHRONIC PAIN Support Group Meets Weds. -12:15 pm 1207 Dewey Ave. Baker

1st & 3rd FRIDAY (every month) Ceramics with Donna 9:00 AM — Noon. (Pnces from $3- $5)

IPT Wellness Connection Joni Miner;541-523-9664

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Church 2177 First St., HELP Baker City. LINE-1-800-766-3724 Meetings: AA MEETING: 8:OOPM:Sunday, M onPowder River Group day, Tuesday, WednesMon.; 7 PM -8 PM day, Thursday, Fnday Wed.; 7 PM -8 PM Noon: Thursday Fn.; 7 PM -8 PM 6:OOPM: Monday,TuesGrove St. Apts. day, Wednesday, Thurs- Corner of Grove & D Sts. day (Women's) Baker City, Open 7:OOPM: Saturday Nonsmoking Rear Basement Entrance at 1501 0 Ave.

Wheel Chair Accessible

UNION COUNTY AA Meeting

AL-ANON MEETING in Elgin Wednesday Warnors Meeting times

1st & 3rd Wednesday Evenings ©6:00 pm Elgin Methodist Church 7th and Birch

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YO YO DIETING? Unhappy about your weight? Ca II 541-523-5128. Tues.,noon Welcom Inn 175 Campbell St.

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BIG results.

FOUND: Model Airplane. Hwy 7, near Roadrunner Towing. 208-250-8763

Baker County Sheriff's O ffice i s s e e k in g a Deputy Shenff for our P atrol Division. T h e Baker County Shenff's Office offers competitive salanes and Excellent Benefits . The q ualifie d app l i c a n t must h av e a high s chool d i p l om a o r equivalent, possess a valid Drivers License, be 21 years of age, p ass a 1 2 t h g r a d e r eading an d w r i t i n g test, pass an extensive background check and pass a DPSST physical exam. Individual must be able to obtain Basic Police Certificate from DPSST within the first year of hire. To apply: C o ntact the Baker County Shenff's Office, 3410 IC. Street, Baker City, OR 97814 (541) 523-6415 Fax (541) 523-9219 for an a pplication or d o w n load one from our web site w w w . bakersheriff. orcl. Baker Countyis an EEO employer Closing date: 9/19/2014

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LOST: CANNON Camera, Case, & 2 chargers. 541-523-6314.

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Utilization Review RN Pendleton, OR

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This position i s r e s ponsible fo r t h e c o o r dination of utilization management and d i scharge planning which includes collaborating w it h i n t erdisciplinary team, coordinating and o r g anizing th e c o ntinuing c are needs of p a tients and t h eir f a m ilies. W o r k s closely with m edical staff, hospital personnel, and outside organizations such as long term homes, adult foster care, other hospitals and state, county, federal and local agencies to ensure appropriate utilization of hospital and c o m m u nity r e sources to b est m e et patient's needs.

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Applications accepted at:

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Full time applicator for agriculture b usiness. CDL preferred. Please PART TIME Nutrition pick up application at Assistant Baker (19 2331 11th St., Baker. hours a week) 541-523-6705 For information and application m a t e r i a ls, MOTEL MANAGER please refer to: East- wanted. On-site apart., ern Oregon University plus neg. salary. Send resume to PO Box 185, lhhdt t For additional informa- Baker City, OR 97814, or email tion contact: A n gela Combe, MS Eastern garner1944©hotmail.com Closes 9/Z5/74 Oregon University One University Boulevard La Grande, OR 97850 Ph. 541-962-3798 Our farm community is Fax 541-962-3794 acombe©eou.edu well represented in the Eastern Oregon Univer- classified columns of this sity is an AA/EOE em- newspaper. For all your ployer, committed to agricultural needs, look excellence through dito classified. versity.

'Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted.' Yard Sales are $12.50 for 5 lines, and $1.00 for each additional line. Callfor more info: 541-963-3161. Must have a minimum of 10Yard Sale ad's to pnnt the map.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Monday, Thursday, & Fnday at8pm. Episcopal

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2-HOUSEHOLD CONSOLIDATION, NumerCIRCLE OF FRIENDS ous indoor & outdoor (For spouses w/spouses MONDAY NIGHT who have long term items. Fn. & Sat., 9-4. Nail Care 3206 N Union St. LG. terminaI illnesses) 6:00 PM (FREE) Meets 1st Monday of every month at St. TUESDAY NIGHTS Lukes/EOMA©11:30 AM 3 PARTY Yard Sale. Craft Time 6:00 PM $5.00 Catered Lunch Fn. 19th & Sat.20th, 8am (Sm.charge for matenals) Must RSVP for lunch to 4pm. Lots of good541-523-4242 ies! 10513 Tilos Ct. IC. EVERY WEDNESDAY Off Fruitdale Lane. NORTHEAST OREGON Bible Study; 10:30 AM CLASSIFIEDS of fers Public Bingo; 1:30 PM Self Help & Support ( .25 cents per card) SALE, 25+ yrs G roup An n o u n c e - MOVING Maple ments at n o c h arge. accumulation. EVERY MORNING dresser, loveseat, sofa For Baker City call: (M onday —nday) F bed, recliner; antiques: J uli e — 541-523-3673 Exercise Class; Oak & Victonan chairs, For LaGrande call: 9:30AM (FREE) c eiling f a n , t ru n k , E n ca — 541-963-31 61 glassware, + more. Fn 110 - Self-Help LA GRAND E Al-Anon . & Sat 8-12, 1602 WalGroup Meetings Thursday night, Freenut St., LG AA MEETING: dom G roup, 6-7pm. Survior Group. Faith Lutheran Church, Mon., Wed. & Thurs. 12th & Gekeler, LG. SHOP/YARD SALE. 12:05 pm-1:05 pm. 541-605-01 50 Sat. 20th, 7-3. Presbytenan Church, 62769 Booth Ln.LG. NARACOTICS 1995 4th St. MANY ITEMS!!! ANONYMOUS (4th & Court Sts.) Goin' Straight Group Baker City. Open, M t ct , No smoking. YARD SALE Fri & Sat, Mon. — Tues. — Thurs. 8-3. North on Spruce Fn. & Sat. -8 PM torwards Riverside Pk, AA MEETINGS Episcopal Church left on May Ln. On the 2614 N. 3rd Street Basement r ight a t d e a d e n d . La Grande 2177 1st Street 1309 May Ln. LG Baker City MON, I/I/ED, FRI NOON-1 PM First Saturday of every TUESDA Y month at 4 PM 7AM-8AM Pot Luck — Speaker TUE, I/I/ED, THU Meeting 7PM-8PM

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

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220 - Help Wanted 220 - Help Wanted 220 - Help Wanted Union Co. Union Co. Union Co. ENTRY LEVEL Position: IT IS UNLAWFUL (Sub- C OM M U N IT Y C O N FAMILY Ash Grove Cement Comsectio n 3, O RS NECTION Administra- SELF-SUFFICIENCY 6 59.040) for an e m tion Office is seeking a COORDINATOR pany, located in Dur-

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LA GRANDE Post Acute Rehab is hiring for a Full Time R.N. Sign on o umbia are bonus av a i I a b I e. SCMCC5, NC Please apply at 91 Aries Lane in La Grande NOW HIRING or call 541-963-8678. F/T QMHP LGPAR is a EEO/AAP P/T QMHA (RA1) employer. to work with individuals that suffer with mental illness. For more

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Please Call: (866) extra seasonal income. N ew A c a d e m y OREGON STATE law reDryer $50.00/ea. 12 La Grande i s a E E O/AAP e m - 31 5-9763 Classes Weekly; No g auge W i n c h e s t e r ployer. q uires a nyone w h o Money Down or Credit p ump w / ha m m e r contracts for construcCheck; Certified Men$800, (2) wood cook t ion w o r k t o be tors Ready and Avails toves, g oo d c o n d . censed with the Conable; Paid (While Train$400 ea. 541-519-5325 struction Contractors ing With Mentor); ReBoard. An a c t ive gional and Dedicated cense means the con- ASHLEY SOFA 5 love Opportunities; G reat seat, dark coco color, GENERATION tractor is bonded 5 inCareer Path; Excellent excellent c o n d i t ion, SPECIALIST sured. Venfy the conB enefit s Pa c k a g e . tractor's CCB license scott guarded. Asking I or II — Hydro Operations 37 Grand Canyon P I ea s e Ca I I ACROSS $500 for pair. 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3-BDRM, 2-BATH. CLOSE TO downtown, 1500 sq. ft. Lg. fenced small 1 bdrm, w/s/g Pinehurst Apartments back yard. Corner lot, p d, no s m o king. n o THUNDERBIRD 1502 21st St. 3337 Birch St. $850./mo pets, $525 mo, $500 All utilities paid. APARTMENTS La Grande +dep. Shop avail. for deposit 541-910-3696 307 20th Street $450/mo and up, +dep extra. Call 541-519-7472 References required & A ttractive one and tw o COZY gt Clean 1bd, 1ba. 541-403-2220 COVE APARTMENTS bedroom units. Rent NOW SHOWING: 4 plus $500/mo, 1st, last, & 450 - Miscellaneous 1906 Cove Avenue based on income. Inbdrm, 2- bath, full base$ 300 cleaning d e p . LA G R A NDE CLEAN, QUIET 1 bdrm ment. Near elementary come restrictions apw/s/g inc Inquire about F ARM E R S apartment in updated UNITS AVAILABLE %METAL RECYCLING s chool. Re m o d e l e d pets. 541-910-5580 M ARK E T b uilding. $ 3 9 5 / m o . ply. Now accepting apNOW! We buy all scrap kitchen, gas heat, charmplications. Call Lone at Max Square, La Grande $350 sec. dep. 2332 metals, vehicles 745 - Duplex Rentals ing v in t a g e hom e, CUTE 3 BDRM $690 + (541 ) 963-9292. 9 th St . A v a il. N O W APPLY today to qualify $900/mo. plus cleaning dep. No pets & no to& battenes. Site clean Union Co. EVERY SATURDAY B aker C i t y . (5 4 1 ) This institute is an equal for subsidized rents ups & drop off bins of deposit. 5 4 1-523-4043 bacco. W/S/G pd. 786-2888. at these quiet and 9am-Noon 2 BDRM, 1611 IC Ave. for more info. all sizes. Pick up opportunity provider. 541-962-0398 EVERY TUESDAY centrally located W /D h o o k- u p service available. CUTE, R E M ODELED 3:30-6:00pm multifamily housing $525/mo. 1st & last. HOME SWEET HOME CUTE, CLEAN, 1 bdrm, WE HAVE MOVED! 1-bdrm w/ tw o c l osproperties. $200.00 cleaning dep. Cute &Clean 1 bath. Appliances inOur new location is ets. Large Iiving room Through October 18th. No Pets. 541-663-8410 Homes & Apartments cluded, W/D hook-up. 3370 17th St with alcove & has ex- TDD 1-800-735-2900 1, 2 gt 3 bedroom leave msg. Sam Haines No Smoking/1 small $550/month plussecutra storage. NOT an "EBT & Credit Cards units with rent pet considered. r it y d e p o s it . Enterpnses Welcome Home! a partmen t hous e . based on income Accepted" Call Ann Mehaffy 541-51 9-8600 2B/1B, w/s/garb./gas/ 541-963-5736. $425/mo. W/S/G paid. when available. electnc/cable incl. Sin(541 ) 519-0698 Call 541-523-5665 AVAILABLE AT gle Garage, $850/mo. Ed Moses:(541)519-1814 FOR RENT or For Sale: 605 - Market Basket (541) 963-7476 Prolect phone ¹: THE OBSERVER 604 Adams ¹C. Call In La Grande, compact ELKHORN VILLAGE (541)963-3785 C-21 541-963-1 21 0 QUIET, COUNTRY 2 bd, 1 b at h m o bile THOMAS ORCHARDS NEWSPAPER APARTMENTS GREEN TREE setting in Baker City home. Gas f u r nace BUNDLES Kimberly, Oregon Senior a n d Di s a b l ed 4-bdrm, 2 bath, pet APARTMENTS and W H . W / D in Burning or packing? NEW 3 bd r m , 2 b a , Housing. A c c e pt ing cluded. Energy eff iYOU PICK / $1050/mo, plus dep. friendly house. Fenced $1.00 each applications for those 2310 East Q Avenue TTY: 1(800)735-2900 cient vinyl windows & READY PICKED Some e x t r a s . No yard, RV parking, patio. aged 62 years or older La Grande,OR 97850 Electnc, W/S/G pd. I b rand-new 2 0 - y e a r FREESTONE as well as those dissmoking. Pets on apNEWSPRINT You pay gas heat. 9I roof and replacement CANNING PEACHES p roval. M t. Emi l y abled or handicapped ROLL ENDS $750/mo, $750 dep. front door w/ covered Monroe — Elberta Property Management of any age. Income reArt prolects & more! +Last month's rent paid Affordasble Studios, entry porch. Low utility O'Henry SENIOR AND (541)962-1074 strictions apply. Call Super for young artists! 1 & 2 bedrooms. in 3installments DISABLED HOUSING b ills. $440 pe r m o . Candi: 541-523-6578 $2.00 gt up References checked. Clover Glen $200 secunty deposit. Nectannes EXCELLENT 2 bdrm duIncome Restnctions Stop in today! 720-376-1919 No dogs, no smoking. Apartments, Plums Apply plex in quiet La Grande 1406 Fifth Street Call 541-910-0056 for 2212 Cove Avenue, Bartlett Pears soutside location. GaProfessionally Managed 541-963-31 61 Recently Remodeled, La Grande viewing o r a d d itional Asian Pears by r age & s t o rage, n o 1-bdrm, 1 bath. Small Clean & well appointed 1 rent or purchase inforGala Apples DO YOU need papers to smoking/pets, $675mo GSL Properties pet allowed. $450/mo. mation. & 2 bedroom units in a 541-963-4907 start your fire with? Or Located Behind FAMILY HOUSING 1st, last & $300 dep. quiet location. Housing a re yo u m o v i n g & BRING CONTAINERS We offer clean, attractive La Grande See at 1749 Church for those of 62 years FOR RENT or For Sale: for u-pick Town Center need papers to wrap two b e droom a partIMMACULATE 2 bdrm, St. 541-51 9-7063 or older, as well as In La Grande, 2 bd, 1 Open 7 days a week those special items? 1 ba, ga s f i r eplace ments located in quiet b ath m o b il e h o m e . those disabled or 8 a.m. — 6 p.m.only The Baker City Herald and wel l m a i ntained newer carpet, garage, SMALL, CUTE 2-bdrm handicapped of any Spacious single-wide 541-934-2870 at 1915 F i rst S t r eet settings. Income r efd. yd., w/s/g pd. plus 1-bath on 2 1/4 acres. age. Rent based on inw/new deck. Gas furVisit us on Facebook sells tied bundles of stnctions apply. yd. care. All appl. w/d Close to t ow n . nace and WH. W/D income. HUD vouchers for updates papers. Bundles, $1.00 •The Elms, 2920 Elm h ookup, $ 65 0 p l u s $550/mo. 1st & last. HIGHLAND VIEW cluded. New refig and accepted. Call Joni at each. dep. No pets/no smokS t., Baker City. C u rReferences required. Apartments kitchen. $500 per mo. 541-963-0906 630 - Feeds re n t ly av a i I a b I e ing 3201 Union St. La (760)413-0001 or (760) TDD 1-800-735-2900 $200 secunty deposit. QUALITY ROUGHCUT 2-bdrm a p a rtments. Grande. (541)963-7380 41 3-0002. l umber, Cut t o y o u r 800 N 15th Ave No dogs, no smoking. 2nd CROP ALFALFA, Most utilities paid. On Call 541-910-0056 for Elgin, OR 97827 s pecs. 1 / 8 " o n u p . $220/ton. 1st crop AlThis institute is an equal site laundry f a cilities SUNFIRE REAL Estate O NE M O NT H F R E E opportunity provider. viewing o r a d d itional A lso, h a l f ro u n d s , falfa grass, some rain, and playground. Ac- Now accepting applicaLLC. has Houses, DuRENT w/ lease agreerent or purchase infors tays , w e d ge s , $165/ton. Small bales. cepts HUD vouchers. plexes & Apartments ment. Charming, large tions f o r fed e r a l ly mation. slabs/firewood. Tama541-519-0693, Baker. Call M ic h e l l e at for rent. Call Cheryl funded housing. 1, 2, 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath rack, Fir, Pine, Juniper, (541)523-5908. Guzman fo r l i s t ings, and 3 bedroom units duplex on th e n o rth FOR RENT, newly reLodgepole, C o t t o n541-523-7727. with rent based on ins ide of t o w n . N e w modeled 2 bedroom 1 w ood. Your l ogs o r «SPECIAL» f looring a n d pai n t 1 /2 bath h o us e o n mine. 541-971-9657 come when available. Takin A Ii c a tions W ashington S t r e e t throughout. Washer/ $200 off NORTHEAST OREGON 1st months rent! dryer hookups, large 3-BDRM, 2 ba th. W/D with washer and dryer, Prolect phone number: CLASSIFIEDS re541-437-0452 yard, quiet neighborh ookup, g a s h e a t . new appliances and UNION COUNTY serves the nght to reThis institute is an hood. W a t e r/sewer $800/mo plus dep. TTY: 1(800)735-2900 small desk. No Pets Senior Living Molly Ragsdale I ect ads that d o n o t paid. Sorry, no pets. equal opportunity No Smoking $850 a comply with state and "This institute is an $900/month; $925/de- Property Management provider. month. 541-786-3518 NORTHEAST Mallard Heights federal regulations or equaI opportunity posit. 541-786-6058. 541-519-8444 870 N 15th Ave PROPERTY that a r e o f f e n s ive, PLEASE GO by 2002 H provider." Elgin, OR 97827 752 - Houses for false, misleading, deMANAGEMENT Ave, read info on sign STUDIO, $3 00/m o + 541-910-0354 ceptive or o t h e rwise Rent Union Co. or email maxspnte© TDD 1-800-545-1833 $300 dep. w/s/g paid. Now accepting applicaunacceptable. hotmail.com will se ll No smoking or pets. 2+ BD, 2b a, in I s land tions f o r fed e r a l ly Commercial Rentals t his 3 b d , 2 b a f or 541-963-4907 C ity, f en c e y ard . f unded ho using f o r 465 - Sporting 1200 plus sq. ft. profes- HOME SWEET HOME $900/mo w it h s m a ll $850/mo plusdep. MT LA GRANDE t hos e t hat a re Goods sional office space. 4 down payment. Cute &Clean 750 - Houses For Retirement Emily Prop. Managesixty-two years of age offices, reception Apartments & Homes .243 WINCHESTERH&R Apartments Rent Baker Co. ment. 541-962-1074 or older, and h andiarea, Ig. conference/ UNION, 2bd, 1ba $650. No Smoking, no pets. rifle w/4x32 scope. Like 767Z 7th Street, La capped or disabled of OREGON TRAIL PLAZA break area, handicap & 2 bd , 2 b a $ 6 9 5 Call Ann Mehaffy new, w/shells. $200 3 BD, 1 1/2 bth, close to any age. 1 and 2 bedGrande, Oregon 97850 + (4/e accept HUD + access. Pnce negotia541-91 0-0811 (541 ) 519-0698 30.06 REMMINGTON hosp, college, school. room units w it h r e nt 1bdrm mobile home ble per length of Ed Moses:(541)519-1814 model 742 Rifle with Fenced back yardlots b ased o n i nco m e lease. Senior and Disabled $400/mo.Includes W/S/G NICE south side, 3x9x40 scope & shells. of storage, No smok- VERY when available. RV spaces avail. Nice Complex 2 bdrm, near schools, Luxury Condo living, in $300. Ca II 541-362-6548 ing/pets. $850 plus dequiet downtown location $750mo 541-240-9360 beautiful, historic. St. posit. Avail. Oct. 1st. Prolect phone ¹: 702 - Wanted to Rent 541-523-2777 Elizabeth T o w e rs: Affordable Housing! By appointment only, 760 - Commercial 475 - Wanted to Buy 541-437-0452 Union Co. 1044 sq. ft. o f I iving Rent based on in541-963-3083 Rentals come. Income restnc- TTY: 1(800)735-2900 2-BDRM, 1 bath. N ew space. Large, 1 bedSEMI-DISABLED QUIET ANTLER BUYER Elk, tions apply. Call now r oom, 1 . 5 bat h s . paint, carpets, range, senior seeks long term 3 BDRM, 2 ba in Elgin. 16 X 2 5 G a rage Bay deer, moose, buying water heater. $550/mo Freshly painted, new to apply! rental in LG, house or $800/mo. W/S pd. w/11' celing & 10 x 10 "This Institute is an all grades. Fair honest No pets.541-523-6485, (541 ) 910-0354 Roll-up door. $200/mo d uplex o n gro u n d appliances, and lots of equaI opportunity p rices. Call N ate a t ask for Paula floor, v e r y r e l iable natural light. Includes: Beautifully updated Com+fees. 541-519-6273 541-786-4982. provider." munity Room, featurwasher/dryer, malor 5 bdrm, 2ba $895/mo + tenant, excellent referdeposit. e nces. Please ca l l kitchen a p p l iances, ing a theater room, a 2-BDRM., 1-BATH: No 25X40 SHOP, gas heat, pool table, full kitchen covered parking, se4 bdrm, 1 ba, $750/mo roll up & walk-in doors, 541-91 0-9696. pets/waterbeds. and island, and an cure storeage, exerMc Elroy Properties. + deposit. $375. (541)963-4071, electnc fireplace. 705 - Roommate c ise r o om , m e e t i n g 541-963-4125 541-523-2621 LG. rooms, and beautiful Renovated units! Wanted common areas. Close HOME TO sh are, Call to downtown. Water, Please call (541) m e I et s t a Ik . J o 963-7015 for more sewer, garbage paid. 541-523-0596 information. No smoking, no pets. 505 - Free to a good $ 675/mo. 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B aker County w i l l b e holding a public sale and auction of surplus 378510th Street items on September Sale Union Co. 880 - Commercial 26, 2 0 1 4 a t 261 0 Property Grove St., Baker City, OR. The sale will start 795 -Mobile Home 2785 MAIN ST. 4-bdrm, at 8:00 am and run unSpaces 3 bath w/shop, fenced up door, $70 mth, $60 til 1:00 pm. Sale items backyard & 1 car garage. deposit 541-910-3696 SPACES AVAILABLE, include o f f ic e f u r n iAmerican West PRICE REDUCED! $155,000 one block from Safeture, tools, electronics, Storage TAICE ADVANTAGE Andrew Bryan way, trailer/RV spaces. and other misc. items. Beautiful Cove, OR. 7 days/24 houraccess of this 2 year old home! Owner/Broker W ater, s e w er , g a r Larger home w/ views The auction will begin 541-519-4072 541-523-4564 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, bage. $200. Jerc man- 3 bd 2 1/2 ba, 1.72 acres SECURESTORAGE at 10;00 am and will COMPETITIVE RATES 1850sqft large fenced a ger. La Gra n d e oak floor, hot tub, pond, include the following: Behind Armory on East yard. $209,000. 541-962-6246 413302 HWY 30 Surveillance creek, fruit trees, $319k and H Streets. Baker City 2905 N Depot St., LG Commercial/Residential Cameras (541) 910-7957 1989 Jeep Cherokee 541-805-9676 Va ca nt La n d. $275,000. Computenzed Entry 1999 Ford Taurus Andrew Bryan Covered Storage CLASSIC STORAGE PLEASE GO by 2002 (2) 2000 Chevy Tahoe Owner/Broker Super size 16'x50' 541-524-1534 H Ave, read info o n 2006 Chevy Impala 765 VIEW COURT 541-519-4072 2805 L Street s ig n or e ma i l 2 002 D o d g e R a m 541-523-2128 NEW FACILITY!! maxspnte©hotmail. 1500 Ext. Cab 3100 15th St. Vanety of Sizes Available com will sell this 3bd, BEST CORNER location Baker City Secunty Access Entry 2ba for $900/mo with All Sale and Auction for lease on A dams RV Storage small down payment. items shall be transAve. LG. 1100 sq. ft. ported off county propLg. pnvate parking. Reerty by purchaser on m odel or us e a s i s . the day of the sale, no 541-805-91 23 exceptions. Payment by Stella Wilder 3-BDRM, 3 BATH is Due upon receipt of In-Ground Pool the property and only TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER16, 2014 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — One good cation — soon! Guest House on the day of the sale. YOUR BIRTHDAY byStella Wilder turndeservesanother:geforetheday isout, ARIES (March 21-Apru 19) — Working All nestled in Trees. All Auction items to be Born today, you may sometimes feel as you'll find yourself giving back to someone together with a loved one, you will surely For more information, sold as is to the highplease calk though you don't belong,even when you are who has givengenerously to you. discover that there is more going cn than est and best bidder. All 541-523-3287 surrounded by family, friends andloved ones. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - You must meets the eye. It may be time to investigate. Sale items sold as is for posted price. Cash This state of affairs is nothing you can con- bewilling to adjust your schedule just a bit to TAURUS (Apru 20-May 20) - You can't or checks will be actrol. It is simply a product of personality accommodate others who are trying to join accomplish anything in the dark; you'll want cepted. For questions 910 - ATV, Motorcycombined with circumstances — two influ- you in everything around you to be illuminatedyourcurrentefforts. cal Baker County Facles, Snowmobiles ences that have you at their mercy, and that SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - See if literally and figuratively, cilities, 541-523-6416. yousi mply cannotchange.True,you can do you can't let another do what you have been GEMINI (May 2i-June 20) — You may certain things to influence situations and looking forward to doing yourself; he or she have a chance to reach higher than you have YOU TOO can use Legal No. 00038102 this attention getPublished: September events, but the overriding circumstances of hasmore to gain from theexperience. in the recent past. Someone watchingyou will ter. Ask how you 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24, CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan. 19) — You're be inspired. your existence — the "big things" at the heart can get your ad to 2014 You're in no of it all — will always be central to your life. So looking forward to a social gathering that CANCER(June21-Jufy22) stand out like this!

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pointed personal repr esentative. Al l p e r sons having c l a ims against the estate are required t o p r e s e nt them, with v o uchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative in care of the law office of Bendixsen Law, PC, a t t orneys for the personal representative at 245 E. Main St., Suite E, Hermiston, OR 97838, within four months aft er the d at e o f f i r s t publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

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/s/Jennifer Bledsoe Personal Representative c/o Garry L. Reynolds of attorneys for personal representative, Bendixsen Law, PC, 245 E. Main St., Suite E, Hermiston, OR 97838, Te Iep h on e:541-567-5564 LegaI No. 00038082 Published: September 8, 15,22, 2014

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(DR) for t he Wallupa/VVildcat Creek Road Reconstruction prolect. A n E n vironmental A s s essment (EA) was prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Protection Act and BLM rel eased the EA to t he p ublic o n J u n e 3 0 , 2014, fo r a 2 5 - d ay c omment period. A l l comments r e c e ived dunng the review have been considered. The BLM selected Alternative B to authonze the Wallupa/VVildcat Creek Road Reconstruction prolect. T he EA, F ONSI and D R a r e available for review at: http://www.blm.gov/or /distncts/vale/plans/, the Baker Field Office at 3285 11th Street, Baker City, Oregon or by c all i n g 5 41-523-1256 to o btain hard copies.

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WASHINGTON — Islamic State militants, who once relied on wealthy Persian Gulf donors for money, have become a self-sustaining financial juggernaut, earning more than $3 million a day from oil smuggling, human trafflcking, theft and extortion, according to U.S. intelligence officials and private experts. The extremist group's resources exceed that"of any otherterroristgroup in history," said a U.S. intelligence official who, like others interviewed, spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss classified assessments. Such riches are one reason that American officials are so concerned about the group even while acknowledging they have no evidence it is plotting attacks against the United States. The Islamic State group has takenover large sections of Syria and Iraq,and controls as many as 11 oil fields in both countries, analysts say. It is selling oil and other goods through generations-old smuggling networks under the noses of some of the same governments it is fighting: Kurdish-confrolled northern Iraq, Turkey and Jordan. While U.S. intelligence doesnotassessthatthose governments are complicit in the smuggling, the Obama administration is pressing them do to more to crack down. The illicit oil is generally transported on tanker trucks,analystssaid. "There's a lot of money to be made," said Denise Natali, who worked in Kurdistan

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ON DECIC TUESDAY • Boys prep soccer: Umatilla at La Grande, 4 p.m. • Girls prep soccer: Umatilla at La Grande, 6 p.m. • Prep volleyball: La Grande at Vale, 5 p.m.

COLLEGE SOCCER

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the Trinity Lutheran College (Wash.) defense with 12 shots In its first game on campus on goal, and two first-half the Eastern Oregon women's goals sparked a 3-0 nonconsoccer team put on a show for ference shutout of the Hawks the home crowd. Sunday in La Grande. The Mountaineers blitzed After five matches on The Observer

the road, it was a welcome change for the Mounties to be on their home turf. "It was a beautiful day in La Grande, and we always have wonderful fans come out and bring energy with

them," Eastern midfielder/ defender Shelby Tucker said. aYou can always count on our La Grande fans." Freshman midfielder Makensie Forsyth put the Mounties on the board just

six minutes in with a goal off a pass from Tucker. Fresh-

man Maddi Cillay added a second goal in the 22nd minuteoffanice centering feed from junior Haley Hill. SeeShutout/Page 6C

AT A GLANCE COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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Quarterback Marcus Mariota passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores and No. 2 Oregon survived a slow start to beat Wyoming. Oregon (3-0) erased a 7-0 deficit with four secondquarter touchdowns totakecommand. Mariota became the fourth Oregon quarterback to pass for more than 7000 yards. The Ducks junior completed 19 of 23 passes, two for touchdowns. Mariota also rushed five times for 71 yards, including touchdown runs of 15 and 19 yai'ds.

Broncos buck Huskies Grant Hedrick threw two touchdown passes to Matt Miller and caught one from the senior receiver on a trick play as Boise State beat UConn 38-21 on Saturday. The Broncos (2-1), who put up 676 yards of offense a week ago, saw their defense make the big plays this week. They scored on a fumble recovery in the first quarter and an interception in the fourth, held UConn (1-2) to 48 yards rushing and sacked the Huskies quarterbacks eight times.

Chargers down Seahawks Antonio Gates had three touchdown catches and the Chargers controlled the tempo to keep Seattle's offense off the field in a 30-21 win at home. Gates' 21-yard catch late in the third quarter was epic, as the star tight end split two defenders and extended for Philip Rivers' pass, reaching out with his left hand to gather it in. Flat on his back, he held up the ball to show the officials he made the catch that gave San Diego a 27-14 lead.

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• Southern Oregon score with 2 minutes left halts Eastern Oregon's upset bid On fourth-and-three at the Mountie 30-yard line, quar t e rback Austin Dodge hit ru n ning back Keegan Lawre nce for an 8-yard gain on a swing pass. A few plays la t er, he found wide receiver D y l an Young for 8 yards on third-and-four, making it firs t -and-goal at the Eastern 8 . Mason would punch it in o nt h ird-and-goal with 2:11 remaining. awe had huge plays made

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Eastern Oregon made game-changing plays all Saturday afternoon. On the final Southern Oregon drive, however, the Mountie defense came up one or two plays short. Southern converted three third- and fourth-down plays, with Melvin Mason's 2-yard touchdown run capping off a lengthy drive, and the Mounties ran out of magic on by a good defensive football their last possession as No. 22 team," Eastern head coach Southern defeated Eastern Tim C amp said."But we had 35-31in a Frontier Conference some money downs in that game at Community Stadium. SeeMounties/Page 6C

h, what could have been. Saturday had all the makings of an Eastern Oregon upset of No. 22 Southern Oregon. Sure, the Raiders moved the ball well, combining for more than 500 yards of offense. But with quarterback Austin Dodge on pace to shatter most NAIA career passing marks, Southern's offense is nearly impossible to stop. What Eastern had to do was make big plays when it needed to, and bend but not break when the Raiders got going. The defense did that through the first three-and-ahalf quarters. Linebacker Matt Gayman set the tone with a pick on the first drive of the game, setting up Eastern's initial touchdown. I said prior to the game that for the Mounties to have a chance, one of the linebacking trio of Gayman, Ryan Watson and Gary Posten had to make their presence known, and the senior did just that when Gayman flipped the momentum at the start of the second

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Mountaineer quarterback Zach Bartlow takes off during the second quarter Saturday against Southern Oregon. Bartlow passed for 262 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for a team-high 58 yards.

Tied at 21-all, Gayman read aslant perfectly and jumped the route, intercepting Dodge for a 33-yard touchdown return to give Eastern a 28-21 lead. The Mounties made another momentous play late in the third quarter. Southern was looking to break a 28-all tie when Dodge lofted SeeBenham/Page 6C

PREP FOOTBALL

Buckaroosrunroughsho • La Grande falls losing 31-21 to Pendleton in anonleague game at at home to home Friday. The Tigers could not Pendleton limit the Buckaroos' By Eric Avissar The Observer

Coming off a 34-26 win over Nyssa to open the season, the La Grande Tigers were unable to consolidate their momentum,

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hard tonight, but we just made a few mistakes." La Grande quarterback rushing attack, allowing Brandon Dall struggled on Pendleton to rack up 267 the opening drivebefore scoring a 4-yard touchyards on the ground. "I told the kids the down run on the second. Dall finished the game new week starts now," La Grande head coach Chad with 174 yards passing Smith said.awe're going to See Tigers/Page 6C

OBSERVERATHLETE OF THE DAY

TONIGHT'S PICIC

Prolific night for Husky in victory Jaydon McKay was a central figure in Elgin's 50-26 road victory over Harper/Huntington Friday night. The 5-foot-8, 170-pound running back rushed 17 times for 180 yards, scoring two touchdowns and converting three 2-point conversions. McKay gave Elgin a 16-12 lead in the second quarter with a 50-yard score, and the junior's second-half touchdown helped putthegame away.

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BOSTON COLLEGE:QuarterbackTyler Murphy raced 66 yards for a touchdown with 3:30 to

play to lead the Eagles to a 37-31 upset of No. 9 Southern California Saturday, their first win over a top-10

team since 2004.

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ROBERT GRIFFIN III:The Washington quarterback dislocated his ankle on a pass attempt during the first quarter of a 41-10

win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Griffin will be out indefinitely.

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San Francisco 82 67 .550 3 6-4 L-2 42-35 40-32 No. 13 Michigan State (1-1) did San Diego 68 80 4 5 9 1 6 '/ g 10' / g 2-8 L-2 40-31 28-49 not play. Next: vs. Eastern Michigan, Arizona 61 88 .409 24 18 3-7 W-2 31-44 30-44 Saturday. Colorado 59 90 .396 26 20 4-6 L-6 39-35 20-55 No. 14 Mississippi (3-0) beat Louisiana 56-15. Next: vs. Memphis, Saturday, All Times PDT Cincinnati (Cueto 18-8) at Chicago Sept. 27. AMERICAN LEAGUE Cubs (Arrieta 8-5), 5:05 p.m. No. 15 Stanford (2-1) beatArmy 35-0. Saturday's Games Milwaukee (W.Peralta 16-10) at St. Next: atWashignton, Saturday, Sept. 27. Texas 3, Atlanta 2 Louis (Lynn 15-9), 5:15 p.m. No. 16 Arizona State (3-0) beat N.Y. Yankees 3, Baltimore 2 L.A. Dodgers (Haren 13-10) at ColoColorado 38-24. Next: vs. No. 12 UCLA, Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 3 rado (Matzek 5-10), 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Chicago White Sox 5, Minnesota 1, San Francisco (Peavy 5-4) atArizona No. 17 Virginia Tech (2-1) lost to East 1st game (Collmenter10-7), 6:40 p.m. Carolina 28-21. Next: vs. Georgia Tech, Detroit 5, Cleveland 4 Philadelphia (A.Burnett 8-16) at San Saturday. Kansas City 7, Boston 1 Diego (Kennedy 10-13), 7:10 p.m. No. 18 Wisconsin (1-1) did not play. Chicago White Sox 7, Minnesota 6, Next: vs. Bowling Green, Saturday. 2nd game No. 19 Kansas State (2-0) did not play. L.A. Angels 5, Houston 2 Next: vs. No. 5Auburn, Thursday. Oakland 3, Seattle 2, 10 innings No. 20 Missouri (3-0) beat UCF 38-10. Sunday's Games NFL Next: vs. Indiana, Saturday. Tampa Bay 6, Toronto 5, 10 innings AMERICAN CONFERENCE No. 21 Louisville (2-1) lost to Virginia Detroit 6, Cleveland 4 23-21. Next: at FIU, Saturday. East Boston 8, Kansas City 4 W L T P c t P F PA No. 22 Ohio State (2-1) beat Kent Minnesota 6, Chicago White Sox 4 2 0 01 . 000 52 30 State 66-0. Next: vs. Cincinnati, Saturday, Texas 10, Atlanta 3 Sept. 27. 1 1 0 .5 0 0 4 3 4 9 Houston 6, L.A. Angels 1 1 1 0 .5 0 0 4 3 4 5 No. 23 Clemson (1-1) did not play. Oakland 4, Seattle 0 1 1 0 .5 0 0 5 0 4 0 Next: at No. 1 Florida State, Saturday. Baltimore 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 South No. 24 South Carolina (2-1) beat No. Monday's Games W L T P c t P F PA 6 Georgia 38-35. Next: at Vanderbilt, Toronto (Stroman 10-5) at Baltimore Houston 2 0 01 . 000 47 20 Saturday. (W.Chen 15-4), 4:05 p.m. No. 25 BYU (3-0) beat Houston 33-25, Tennessee 1 1 0 .5 0 0 3 6 3 6 N.Y. Yankees (Capuano 2-3) at Tampa Indianapolis 0 1 0 .0 0 0 2 4 3 1 Thursday. Next: vs. Virginia, Saturday. Bay (Colome 1-0), 4:10 p.m. Jacksonville 0 2 0 .0 0 0 2 7 7 5 Other Scores Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 9-11) at North Washington St. (1-2) beat Portland Kansas City (Shields 14-7), 5:10 p.m. W L T P c t P F PA State 59-21. Cleveland (McAllister 3-6) at Houston Washington (3-0) beat lllinois (2-1) Cincinnati 2 0 01 . 000 47 26 (McHugh 9-9), 5:10 p.m. 44-19. Baltimore 1 1 0 .5 0 0 4 2 2 9 Detroit (Scherzer 16-5) at Minnesota Pittsburgh 1 1 0 .5 0 0 3 6 5 3 Boise State (2-1) beat Connecticut (Swarzak 3-1), 5:10 p.m. Cleveland 1 1 0 .5 0 0 5 3 5 4 (1-2) 38-21. Seattle (Iwakuma 14-7) at L.A. Angels West Week 4 AP Poll (Shoemaker 15-4), 7:05 p.m. W L T P c t P F PA Released Sept. 14 Tuesday's Games R ecord Pt s P v Denver 2 0 01 . 000 55 41 Boston (Ranaudo 3-2) at Pittsburgh 1 . Florida St. (37) 2-0 1, 46 6 1 S an Diego 1 1 0 .50 0 4 7 3 9 (Morton 5-12), 4:05 p.m. Oakland 0 2 0 . 0 0 0 2 8 49 2. Oregon (17) 3 - 0 14 2 4 2 Toronto (Hutchison 10-11) at Baltimore K ansasCity 0 2 0 .00 0 2 7 5 0 3. Alabama (1) 3 -0 1,3 4 6 3 (U.Jimenez 4-9), 4:05 p.m. NATIONAL CONFERENCE 4 . Oklahoma (2) 3- 0 1, 3 2 5 4 N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 3-4) at Tampa 2 -0 1 , 252 5 East 5. 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Mets 0 St. Louis 1 1 0 .5 0 0 2 5 5 1 Pittsburgh 7, Chicago Cubs 3 All Times PDT Miami 5, Philadelphia 4 Thursday's Game Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 2 Baltimore 26, Pittsburgh 6 Sunday St. Louis 4, Colorado 1 Sunday's Games BASEBALL Texas 10, Atlanta 3 Dallas 26, Tennessee 10 American League L.A. Dodgers 4, San Francisco 2 New England30, Minnesota 7 TAMPA BAY RAYS — Recalled RHP Arizona 8, San Diego 6 Buffalo 29, Miami 10 Alex Colome, INF Nick Franklin and LHP Monday's Games Washington 41, Jacksonville 10 C.J. Riefenhauser from Durham (IL). Miami (Cosart 4-2) at N.Y. Mets (deArizona 25, N.Y. Giants 14 TEXAS RANGERS — Placed OF Jim Grom 8-6), 4:10 p.m. Cleveland 26, New Orleans 24 Adduci on the 15-day DL. Washington (Strasburg 11-11) at Cincinnati 24, Atlanta 10 National League Atlanta (E.Santana 14-8), 4:10 p.m. Carolina 24, Detroit 7 LOSANGELES DODGERS — ReCincinnati (Simon 14-10) at Chicago San Diego 30, Seattle 21 instated LHP Paco Rodriguez from the Cubs (T Wood 8-12), 5:05 p.m. St. Louis19, Tampa Bay17 15-day DL. L.A. Dodgers (R.Hernandez 8-11) at Houston 30, Oakland 14 BASKETBALL Colorado (Bergman 2-3), 5:40 p.m. Denver 24, Kansas City 17 National Basketball Association San Francisco (Vogelsong 8-10) at Green Bay 31, N.Y. Jets 24 MIAMI HEAT — Signed F Khem Birch. Arizona (Miley 7-11), 6:40 p.m. Chicago 28, San Francisco 20 FOOTBALL Philadelphia (Je.Williams 3-1) at San Monday's Game National Football League Diego (Cashner 3-7), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at lndianapolis, 5:30 p.m. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Announced Tuesdayls Games Thursday, Sep. 18 special teams coordinator Mike Priefer Boston (Ranaudo 3-2) at Pittsburgh Tampa Bay atAtlanta, 5:25 p.m. will be reinstated, effective Sept. 15. (Morton 5-12), 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 21 Miami (Eovaldi 6-11) at N.Y. Mets Dallas at St. Louis, 10 a.m. Saturday (B.Colon 13-12), 4:10 p.m. Minnesota at New Orleans, 10 a.m. Washington (Roark 13-10) atAtlanta BASEBALL San Diego at Buffalo, 10 a.m. (Harang 11-10), 4:10 p.m. American League Washington at Philadelphia, 10 a.m. -

34, $155,681. 11. (13) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 104.9, 33, $116,685. 12. (7) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 101. 6, 32, $156, 721. 13. (19) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 267, 77.4, 31, $120,685. 14. (27) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 69.5, 30, $132,818. 15. (2) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267, 91.7, 29, $113,510. 16. (15) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 267, 77, 28, $148,046. 17. (4) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 267, 81.5, 27, $139,135. 18. (22) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267, 67.1, 26, $136,268. 19. (18) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 267, 69.2, 25, $109,310. 20. (3) Carl Edwards, Ford, 266, 75.4, 24, $117,110. 21. (9) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 266, 68.3, 23, $127,224. 22. (17) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 265, 63.2, 22, $117,468. 23. (20) Greg Biffle, Ford, 265, 59.8, 21, $139,660. 24. (16) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 265, 70.3, 20, $130,060. 25. (21) MarcosAmbrose, Ford, 265, 57.2, 19, $124,230.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Assigned 1B Matt Hague and OF Darin Mastroianni outright to Buffalo (IL).

National League

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Recalled LHP Joe Paterson and OF Brett Jackson from Reno (PCL). FOOTBALL National Football League DETROIT LIONS — Signed S Nate Ness. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Released DE Chris Smith. Signed S Craig Loston from the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released FB Zach Line. Signed RB Joe Banyard from the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released LB Darius Fleming. Signed LB Deontae Skinner from the practice squad. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed LB Bojay Filimoeatu from the practice squad. ST. LOUIS RAMS — Signed DE Robert Quinn to a four-year contract extension.

SOCCER MLS Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA D.C. 14 9 5 47 42 3 1 S porting KC 1 3 1 0 6 45 43 3 4 N ewEngland 13 1 2 3 42 41 3 9 New York 9 8 11 38 44 4 1 C olumbus 9 9 10 37 40 3 6 P hiladelphia 9 9 10 37 45 4 3 T oronto FC 9 11 7 34 36 4 3 Houston 9 13 5 32 33 5 0 Chicago 5 7 1 5 3 0 3 44 0 Montreal 5 17 6 21 32 5 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T P t s G F GA Seattle 17 7 3 54 51 3 7 LosAngeles 1 4 5 9 51 57 3 0 R ealSaltLake 12 6 1 0 46 4 4 3 5 FC Dallas 13 9 6 45 48 37 V ancouver 8 7 13 37 36 3 6 Portland 8 8 12 3 6 4 9 48 Colorado 8 13 7 31 39 4 8 S an Jose 6 11 10 28 33 3 9 ChivasUSA 6 16 6 24 23 5 1

Sprint Cup Series Schedule Sept. 21 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Sept. 28 — AAA400, Dover, Del. Oct. 5 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 11 — Bank ofAmerica 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 19 — GEICO 500, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 26 — Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500, Ridgeway, Va. Nov. 2 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 9 — Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 16 — Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead, Fla.

Driver Standings Through Sept. 6 1. Brad Keselowski, 2,012. 2. Jelf Gordon, 2,009. 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2,009. 4. JimmieJohnson, 2,009. 5. Joey Logano, 2,009. 6. Kevin Harvick, 2,006. 7. Carl Edwards, 2,006. 8. Kyle Busch, 2,003. 9. Denny Hamlin, 2,003. 10. Kurt Busch, 2,003. 11. Kasey Kahne, 2,003. 12. Aric Almirola, 2,003. 13. AJ Allmendinger, 2,003. 14. Matt Kenseth, 2,000. 15. Greg Biffle, 2,000. 16. Ryan Newman, 2,000. 17. Clint Bowyer, 746. 18. Kyle Larson, 737. 19. Jamie McMurray, 706. 20. Paul Menard, 701.

Friday's Games Sporting Kansas City 4, Chivas USA0 Seattle FC 3, Real Salt Lake 2

Saturday's Games Philadelphia 2, New York 2, tie New England 2, Montreal 1 Chicago 1, Toronto FC 1, tie FC Dallas 2, Vancouver 1 Houston 2, Columbus 2, tie Colorado 2, Portland 2, tie

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Sunday's Games San Jose 1, LosAngeles 1, tie

BASKETBALL WNBA Finals FINALS

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Phoenix 3, Chicago 0 Sunday, Sept. 7: Phoenix 83, Chicago 62 Tuesday, Sept. 9: Phoenix 97, Chicago 68 Friday, Sept. 12: Phoenix 87, Chicago 82

Jimmy John's Freaky Fast 300 Saturday At Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, III. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (9) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200 laps, 132.7 rating, 0 points, $74,075. 2. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 200, 121.4, 0, $60,600. 3. (3) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200, 143.8, 0, $52,275. 4. (2) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 200, 108.2, 0, $40,875. 5. (14) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 200, 94.1, 39, $36,350. 6. (13) ElliottSadler, Toyota, 200, 96.4, 38, $31,800. 7. (8) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 98.2, 37, $31,550. 8. (11) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 200, 89.1, 36, $30,450. 9. (1) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 200, 105.7, 36, $33,060. 10. (4) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 200, 108.6, 35, $29,550. 11. (6) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 200, 88.9, 0, $20,975. 12. (7) Chris Buescher, Ford, 200, 93.4, 33, $26,425. 13. (15) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 200, 82.2, 31, $25,875. 14. (10) AricAlmirola, Ford, 200, 82.5, 0, $19,365. 15. (18) Daniel Suarez Garza, Toyota, 200, 78.9, 29, $19,680. 16. (26) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 200, 74, 28, $24,695. 17. (12) Dylan Kwasniewski, Chevrolet, 200, 73.9, 27, $24,410. 18. (17) James Buescher, Toyota, 200, 70.7, 26, $24,150. 19. (19) Ross Chastain, Toyota, 200, 65.6, 0, $23,940. 20. (23) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 200, 66.8, 24, $24,430. 21. (20) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 200, 61.9, 23, $23,620. 22. (27) Dakoda Armstrong, Ford, 200, 60.7, 22, $23,505. 23. (22) Brennan Newberry, Chevrolet, 199, 51.1, 0, $23,370. 24. (21) Ryan Reed, Ford, 199, 63.9, 20, $23,260. 25. (25) J.J. Yeley, Dodge, 198, 53.4, 19, $23,625. Schedule Sept. 20 — VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300, Sparta, Ky. Sept. 27 — Dover200, Dover, Del. Oct.4 — Kansas Lottery 300,Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 10 — Charlotte 300, Concord, N.C. Nov. 1 — O'ReillyAuto Parts Challenge, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 8 — Phoenix 200, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 15 — Ford EcoBoost 300, Homestead, Fla.

GOLF PGATour Championship Sunday At East Lake Golf Club Atlanta Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,307; Par: 70 Final Billy Horschel 6 6 - 66-69-68 269— -11 Jim Furyk 67-69-67-69 —272 -8 Rory Mcllroy 69- 6 5-67-71272 — -8 66-68-71-68 — 273 -7 Chris Kirk -7 Jason Day 67-6 7-70-69273 — Justin Rose 72- 6 6-66-69273 — -7 Ryan Palmer 69 - 67-69-69274 — -6 Rickie Fowler 6 9 - 68-67-71 275— -5 Sergio Garcia 6 9 - 71-70-66 276 — -4 -4 Gary Woodland 71-75-63-67 —276 Adam Scott 69- 7 2-65-70276 — -4 -3 Russell Henley 7 0-68-67-72 —277 Matt Kuchar 68- 7 1-69-70278 — -2 Bubba Watson 6 7-73-67-73 — 280 E Cameron Tringale 68-68-74-71 — 281 +1 68-71-73-70 — 282 +2 Bill Haas Brendon Todd 7 0 -75-72-66 — 283 +3 Jimmy Walker 73-69-69-72 — 283 +3 Kevin Na 70-66-75-73 — 284 +4 Patrick Reed 67 - 74-74-69284 — +4 Zach Johnson 6 8 -74-72-71 — 285 +5

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Sprint Cup Series MyAFibStory.Com 400 Sunday At Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, III. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (25) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267 laps, 123.2 rating, 47 points, $364,473. 2. (8) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267, 129. 5, 43, $263, 641. 3. (10) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 267, 110.1, 42, $219,750. 4. (28) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 94.6, 40, $182,346. 5. (12) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 267, 127.5, 41, $180,538. 6. (24) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267, 93.9, 38, $131,045. 7. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267, 111.8, 38, $172,611. 8. (14) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 267, 89.1, 36, $114,070. 9. (11) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 267, 113.5, 36, $144,284. 10. (5) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 267, 98.9,

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Driver Standings Through Sept. 5 1. Chase Elliott, 916. 2. Regan Smith, 897. 3. Ty Dillon, 874. 4. Elliott Sadler, 862. 5. Brian Scott, 859. 6. Trevor Bayne, 832. 7. Chris Buescher, 747. 8. Brendan Gaughan, 720. 9. Ryan Reed,686. 10. James Buescher, 671. 11. Landon Cassill, 646. 12. Dylan Kwasniewski, 638. 13. Dakoda Armstrong, 589. 14. Mike Bliss, 589. 15. Jeremy Clements, 557. 16. Ryan Sieg, 504. 17. J.J. Yeley, 492. 18. Jeffrey Earnhardt, 463. 19. Eric McClure, 399. 20. Joey Gase, 382.

Camping World Truck Lucas Oil 225 Saturday At Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, III. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (7) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 150 laps, 142.7 rating, 0 points, $40,495. 2. (9) MattCrafton, Toyota, 150, 120.6, 43, $29,860. 3. (4) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 150, 127.2, 0, $19,051. 4. (12) Tyler Reddick, Ford, 150, 98.6, 41, $19,325. 5. (3) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 150, 85.7, 39, $16,175. 6. (6) Darrell Wallace Jr., Toyota, 150, 107.2, 39, $13,975. 7. (17) Ben Kennedy, Chevrolet, 150, 83.1, 37, $13,650. 8. (11) Joey Coulter, Chevrolet, 150, 87.4, 36, $13,575. 9. (14) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 150, 77.3, 35, $13,500. 10. (13) Bryan Silas, Chevrolet, 150, 73.7, 34, $14,725. 11. (19) Tyler Young, Chevrolet, 150, 67.5, 33, $13,375. 12. (5) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 149, 91.6, 33, $13,250. 13. (2) Brennan Newberry, Chevrolet, 149, 83.6, 31, $13,225. 14. (1) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, 149, 103.1, 31, $13,175. 15. (15) John Wes Townley, Toyota, 149, 68.9, 29, $11,700. 16. (16) Mason Mingus, Toyota, 148, 55.8, 28, $13,050. 17. (10) Timothy Peters, Toyota, 148, 81, 27, $12,975. 18. (22) Ray Black Jr., Chevrolet, 148, 55.9, 27, $12,950. 19. (8) German Quiroga, Toyota, 146, 83.6, 25, $12,900. 20. (25) Todd Peck, Chevrolet, 143, 43.9, 24, $11,200. 21. (21) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, 138, 40.7, 23, $12,800. 22. (20) Justin Jennings, Chevrolet, 136, 49.9, 22, $12,775. 23. (18) Tayler Malsam, Chevrolet, 133, 59.3, 21, $11,500. 24. (28) MichaelAffarano, Chevrolet, too slow, 126, 35.4, 0, $10,475. 25. (23) Todd Shafer, Chevrolet, accident, 108, 44, 19, $11,625. Schedule Sept. 20 — UNOH 175, Loudon, N.H. Sept.27 — Rhino Linings350, Las Vegas Oct. 18 — Fred's 250, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 25 — Kroger 200, Ridgeway, Va. Oct. 31 — WinStar World Casino 8 Resort 350, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 7 — Lucas Oil 150, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 14 — Ford EcoBoost 200, Homestead, Fla. Driver Standings Through Aug. 31 1. Johnny Sauter, 524. 2. Matt Crafton, 517. 3. Ryan Blaney, 511. 4. Darrell Wallace Jr., 486. 5. German Quiroga, 476. 6. Ron Hornaday Jr., 460. 7. Joey Coulter, 456. 8. Timothy Peters, 448. 9. Ben Kennedy,441. 10.Jeb Burton, 420. 11. Mason Mingus, 346. 12. Bryan Silas, 330. 13. Tyler Young, 323. 14. John Wes Townley, 319. 15. Norm Benning, 293. 16. Jennifer Jo Cobb, 280. 17. Justin Jennings, 279. 18. T.J. Bell, 268. 19. Joe Nemechek, 244. 20. Tyler Reddick, 241.

SPORTS ON TV Monday All Times PDT BASKETBALL 4 p.m.— ESPN2 — Women's national teams, exhibition, Canada vs. United States, at Bridgeport, Conn. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 4 p.m.— MLB — Washington at Atlanta or N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay 7 p.m.— MLB — Seattle at L.A. Angels or Philadelphia at san Diego NFL 5:15 p.m.— ESPN — Philadelphia at Indianapolis SOCCER 11:55 a.m.— NBCSN — Premier League, West Ham at Hull City

Tuesday MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 8 p.m.— ESPN — Milwaukee at St. Louis

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LOCAL SPORTS

PREP CROSS COUNTRY

COLLEG EVOLLEYBALL

Welch, Keniry victorious Observer staff

The La Grande boys cross country team finished on top at the Catherine Creek Scamper, while Union/Cove finished first on the girls side Friday in Union. La Grande's Todd Keniry won the boys race with a time of 17 minutes, 42 seconds with teammate Elliot Jonasson finishing second in 18:05. Union/Cove cross country head coach Steve Sheehy said he thought Sam OReilly ran very well as the fastestBobcat with a tim e of18:37. Amanda Welch of La Grande won the girlsracewith a tim eof21:46. Harlie Sorrell of Parma, Idaho,

finished as the runner-up in 21:53, while Union/Cove's Elly Wells took third in 22:02. Union/Cove's Stormy Bullard, Elizabeth Herbes and Kathryn Sheehy finished ninth, 10th and 11th, respectively. Bullard finished in 22:42, while Herbes finished two seconds ahead of Sheehy in 22:49. Isabelle Tingelstad finished as the top runner for Enterprise in 22:41, good for an eighth-place finish. The La Grande, Enterprise and Union/Cove cross country teams will be back in action Friday, competing in the Enterprise Invitational.

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La Grande cross country runnerTodd Keniry won the Catherine Creek Scamper Friday with a time of 17 minutes, 42 seconds.

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P R EP VOLLEYBALL

Iigers reach semis

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The La Grande volleyball team reached the semifinals of the North Marion Tournament Saturdaybefore losing a close match to Valley Catholic, 25-19, 15-25, 15-11. "The Valley Catholic match was a great backand-forth battle," La Grande head coach Melinda Becker-Bisenius said.cwe just lost momentum in the final set and couldn't come

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back." The Tigers won their group in pool play after opening with a win over Regis, 25-8, 25-15 The Tigers closed out pool play with a 25-20, 25-11 win over Gladstone. "Offensively, Anna Grigsby, Hanna Cashell and Cassie Brownell played great for us," Becker-Bisenius said."Kali Avila also did a nice job of running the offense." Becker-Bisenius also said Mattie Spencer and Brandy Blackman played strong defense. The Tigers will return to action on the road Tuesday against Vale.

Cove sweeps Adrian The Cove volleyball team defeated Adrian in a nonleague match Saturday on the road, 25-17, 25-16, 25-23 to avenge an Aug. 30 loss to the Antelopes in the Grant Union Tournament. Senior outside hitter Hannah Hulse led the Leopards with 18 successful serves and one ace. Hulse also finished with a team-high six kills, two blocks and six digs. Fellow outside hitter Taylor Little finished with five kills, two blocks and three digs. Sophomore Tori Brownell finished with 11 digs, while Hailey Hulse pitched in with four kills and four blocks. Cove will open its Wapiti League campaign on Thursday against Grant Union at home.

Huskies falter in Yakima The Elgin Husky volleyball team traveledthree hours to the SundomeTournament Saturday in Yakima, Wash. Elgin struggled all morning and placed fourth out of four teams in pool play. The Huskies began playing their game, winning their first bracket-play match 25-23, 2523 over Toppenish, Wash. That brought a match with Hermiston, and Bulldogs made short quarter of Elgin, sweeping the Huskies to send the team home. "I believe that Miah Slater was our bestplayer at the tournament. She's not afraid to hit the floor." said Carmen Gentry.aAII of my girls had their moments but Miah was consistent all day," Gentry said. The Lady Huskies are back at home on Wednesday tofaceWallowa at4 p.m .

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Eastern Oregon's Rachelle Chamberlain, right, sets up an attack for Casey Loper Saturday.

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Union's Viki McCabe goes up for a spike during its win over Powder Valley Friday. Following the victory, the Bobcats traveled to Pilot Rock and took home first in the Summit Springs tournament.

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The Union volleyball team enjoyed a successful weekend on the road, defeating Powder Valley in three sets Friday, then winning the Summit Springs Tournament Saturday in Pilot Rock. During the five matches the Bobcats played on Friday and Saturday, Union won 11 sets without losing a single one. Playing the tournament under a besttwo-out-of-three-setformat, Union opened with a 25-14, 25-12 win overIonebefore beating Heppner and Condon. In Union's 25-13, 25-5 win over Condon to reach the finals, four out of the five points conceded came off unforced errors. cw e have a deep rotation,"U nion head coach Lasa Baxter said."Our hitters are stepping up big and we have a lot of young players that are contributing well."

In the final match against Pilot Rock, the Bobcats won, 25-23, 25-19. Freshman Ellie Clark served the final nine points of the match to secure the championship. Baxter said senior Keesha Sarman had a phenomenal tournament after finishing with a team-high 31 kills during Saturday's matches. VikiMcCabe also delivered a strong all-aroundperformance,delivering 20 kills, 10 blocks, while also making 32 successful serves. Ashten Wright also played a major role with 11 kills during the tournament. cwe had super strong serving and played great defense throughout the tournament," Baxter said.cwe had a lot of girls make big contributions." Baxter said the Bobcats played progressively better as the match went on against Powder Valley on Friday, aj posting a 25-18, 25-11, 25-7 win. "It really became a serving match,"

Baxter said of the win over Powder Valley."There were not many kills, blocks or assists." McCabe had team highs in kills and aces with nine and four, respectively. Sarman finished with six kills and three aces, while Delanie Kohr led the team with 24 assists and added in three aces ofher own. Powder Valley head coach Gail Kitzmiller said he was proud of his team's performance against Union despite the loss. 'They started the match super strong and confident, and we got an early jump on the Bobcats," Kitzmiller said."Somehow they lost their rhythm,and they were never ableto recover." The Badgers will try to bounce back on Saturday at a tournament in Helix, while the Bobcats will return to action Thursday on the road against Elgin.

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The Imbler Panthers won their second tournament in as many weekends, taking the Joseph Tournament title after defeating Riverside in the finals, 25-10, 25-15. Imbler's Emma Bowers led the team with 15 kills in the final, while Hannah Wilhelm finished with seven. Hayley VanLeuven served up two aces in the final, while Wilhelm added in one of her own. "I was very impressed with our collective effort and how we worked on our goal of working to improve each day. We improved our focusthroughout the day," Imbler head coach Jennifer Teeter said.cwe have a very coachable group that wants to get better with every match and our work ethic and focused attitude are paying offfor ourteam." Bowers and Darcy Kanoho led the Panthers defensively with seven digs apiece against Harper. In addition, Wilhelm had six digs, while Whitney Wilber had five. Katie Barry tallied 31 of the team's 34 assists in the final.

The Panthers opened the tournament with a 25-22, 25-15 win in pool playoverHarper before setting up a match in the finals against Riverside, defeating Joseph in the semifinals, 25-19, 25-8. Joseph finished second in its group after splitting two sets against Echo 25-20, 9-25 and Riverside, 24-26, 25-20. In the final match of pool play, Joseph beat Harper, 25-17, 25-11. cwe had our ups and downs during pool play, but we were very consistent serving," Joseph head coach Jill Hite said.cwe had a strong team effort in the lastthree games ofpoolplay." In bracket play, the Eagles beat Spray/Mitchell ,25-8,25-19 before losing to Imbler in the semifinals. McKenzie Parker and Johnelle Suto led the Eagles in assists during the tournament with 23 and 22, respectively. Satori Albee had 15 kills and 10 solo blocks, while Natalie Williams and 13killsand seven soloblockson Saturday. After losing 23-25, 22-25, 25-11, 27-25, 15-8 to Condon/Wheeler Friday

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on the road, the Wallowa Cougars fell 25-15, 25-18 to Riverside in the first round ofbracket play in the Joseph Tournament. The Cougars finished second in their group in pool play that consisted of Imbler, Mac-Hi and Spray/Mitchell. 'This team is getting better and better with every match,"Wallowa head coach Janea Hulse said. Hulse said Macey Frei, Kristyn Young and Taylor Harshfield all did a great job both at the net and offensively for the Cougars. "Isaw a lotofgreatplay outofthe girls," Hulse said."I am proud ofhow they have come together. These last two weeks have been very busy, but we have found a way to stay positive and to keep looking forward to the future." Imbler will begin its Wapiti League campaign on Thursday with a home match against Burns, while Wallowa will look for a road victory on Wednesday against Elgin. Joseph will open up its league slate at home against Nixyaawii on Friday.

No.14 Eastern Oregon won its seventh straight match, easily besting Northwest University%ash.l Saturday 25-15, 25-12, 25-21 in Kirkland, Wash. Senior middle hitter Casey Loper paced the Mountaineers with 11 kills, while rightside hitter Isabelle Statkus added seven kills. Kasaundra Tuma, Kendra De Hoog and Amanda Miller had five kills apiece, and setter Rachelle Chamberlain notched a team-high 24 assists. Libero Jessalyn Smith led the team with 15 digs. The Mountaineers grabbed the momentum from the opening point behind three early kills from Statkus, building a 7-1 lead in the first set. The Eagles bounced back and brought the score to 1614 before Eastern responded with nine of the next 10 points to win the set. Again, Eastern took control at the outset, as Tuma's kills put them ahead 8-3 in the second. After Northwest made it a five-point set, the Mounties outscored the Eagles12-4 the restofthe way to take the set. The Eagles built a rare early lead in the third, going up 9-8, and extended it to 13-9. Eastern slowly came back to tie it at 18-all, and up 24-21, Loper added her final kill of the match to seal the win. That win was preceded by the Mounties' Friday sweep of The Evergreen State College

(Wash.l, 25-19, 25-14, 25-17. Loper was the top hitter for Eastern again, recording a match-high 12 kills to go along with two blocks. Freshman Emily Nay chipped in nine kills and two blocks, and Tuma added seven kills. Chamberlain served up 35 assists, and Smith had a match-high 16 (hgs. The first set was backand-forth throughout, with a Tuma kill putting Eastern up 17-16. Loper and Nay combined for three kills to hold off the Geoducks for the set win. Eastern got up 13-8 in the second set before Nay's kill made it 20-12, and the Mounties ran away with the second. The third was more like the first, with the teams knottedat 11-all.Loper broke the tie with a kill, sparking the Mounties to a 22-15advantage following Miller's kills. The Geoducks never got closer than five the rest of the way as Eastern finished off the set for the sweep. Eastern i13-1 overall, 3-0 Cascade Collegiate Conference) next hosts Corban University Friday.

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ELGIN

Huskies storm

back • McKay's huge night leads comeback victory Observer staff

The Elgin football team battled back from an early 12-0deficittodefeatH arper/ Huntington 50-26 on the road. After going three-and-out in the first quarter, Harper/ Huntington dominated possession early on, keeping the ball for 11 out of 12 minutes in the opening period. "Harper came out kicking our tails for the first two quarters," Elgin head coach Brock Eckstein said. The Huskies opened up their scoring in the second quarter when quarterback Gage Little hit wide receiver Gavin Christensen for a 50yard touchdown. Christensen finished the game with five catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns. After recovering itsonside kick, Elgin took a 16-12 lead afterJaydon McKay ran for a touchdown from 50 yards out and converted successive two-point conversions. McKay finished with 180 rushing yards on 17 carries, scoring two touchdowns and converting three two-point conversions. Harper later went up 2622 andgottheballback after Little threw an interception. In response, Levi Carper forceda fumble and recovered the ball, running 63 yards for a touchdown. "I was really proud ofhow our squad played from behind in the game," Eckstein said."It's very rare you can ind a group ofkidswho get f completely shut down for an entire quarter, and still have the drive to win to come back and win a game like this on the road." Elgin switched to a nohuddle offense to start the fourth quarter, a move that Eckstein said wore Harper/ Huntington down. McKay and Jordan Vermillion scored touchdowns to put the Huskies up 50-26, then Eckstein put in his junior varsity players for the last seven minutes of the game. ''We knew the other team was bigger but it was just a matteroftime before our excellent conditioning would pay off and would wear them down," Eckstein said.'We ran a hurry-up offense in the fourth quarter, and it was a huge mental blow for our opponent."

Elgin i2-0 overall) will be back in action on Saturday against Jordan Valley in Baker City.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBA LL

Speed carries Wallowa to second straight win • Cougar earns first shutout victory since LEAGUE holding Harper/Huntington scoreless in a 2010 win Observer staff

After two games this season, the Wallowa football team now has twice as many wins as it did in the past two seasons combined with a 32-0 win Friday over Condon/ Wheeler in a nonleague game on the road. Micah Fuller scored the first touchdown of the game for the Cougars with a 28-yard run through the middle of the Condon/Wheeler defense. In the second quarter, quarterback

Koby Frye scored a touchdown from three yards out to put the Cougars up 12-0 after Full e r both of their two-point conversionattempts failed. "The kids played physical against a bigger team,"Wallowa head coach Matt Brockamp said."They are excitedand getting betterevery week." ColeHafer played a majorrole in Wallowa putting the game out of reach in the second half. In the third

quarter, H aferintercepted a pass and took it 53 yards for a touchdown return, then followed it up with a 5-yard touchdown catch. ''We knew we were a faster team, but we wanted to prove that and we did," Brockamp said. Chandler Burns scored the final touchdown of the game for Wallowa with a rushing touchdown from 49 yards out. Wallowa i2-0 overall) earned its first shutout win since 2010 against Harper/Huntington. The Cougars will return to action on Saturday against Crane in Baker City.

Council blasts Powder Valley Powder Valley suffered its second

consecutivelosstoopen the season, losing 76-0 to Council, Idaho, Friday at home in a nonconference meeting. ''We knew that the first three weeks were gonna be tough," Powder Valley head coach Dan Townsend said.'We thought of this as preseason." Sophomore quarterback Seth Dixon went 4-for-13 with 81 yards passing and one interception. Dixon also ran for 78 yards on 11 carries. Sean Stanford contributed 44 yards rushing on nine carries. The Badgers i0-2 overall) will try to get their season back on track as they face Adrian Saturday in Baker City.

UNION/COVE

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Pioneers wear Elown Outlaws • Mac-Hi scores 24 unanswered points to easily win Observer staff

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Union/Cove quarterback Derrick Murchison surveys the Riverside defense before a first quarter play. The Bobcats ran all over the pirates to the tune of 462 yards in a 35-6 rout Friday in Union.

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• Witty sparks rout over Riverside with three touchdowns, two in first half By Josh Benham

ing an 80-yard score late in the third quarter. Junior Aaron Clark added For a team that has spent a hand89 rushing yards and a touchdown as ful of weeks together, Union/Cove Union/Cove compiled 462 yards on the plays like the two schools have been ground. ''We started out a little flat, a little together for years. The Bobcats ran away from their slow up front, but we have some pretopponent for the second straight week, ty good talent at running back that as junior running back Chad Witty made up for that," Reynolds said."In scored three times on the ground to the second half, they came out fired spark a 35-6 victory for Union/Cove up andready to go.Overall,everybody in a nonleague game over Riverside did a good job and played hard." Friday in Union. Defensively, the Bobcats never alLast week Union/Cove trounced lowed Riverside to threaten, holding Umatilla 50-6, an impressive twothe Pirates scoreless until allowing game run for the first year co-op team. a touchdown with just five minutes "Itwas just a great team eflbrt allremaining. ''We tackled and wrapped up well," around,"Union/Cove head coach Jon Reynolds said.'You can't be happier with Reynolds said."That was one thing a group that's just been together for five we really worked on all week, because orsi xweeks, tobeabletocomeoutand last week we seemed to get tired and do this, 2-0 — you can't beat that." miss some tackles. Assignment-wise, Witty rushed for 170 yards on 13 when we ran our stunts and stuff carries, scoring two first-half toucheverybodydid theirjob." downs that gave Union/Cove a 14-0 Union/Cove got the scoring off right halfbme lead. away on the game's first drive. Clark "It feels really great to be 2-0,"Witty and Witty gashed Riverside with big said."Every week we're always looking chunks of yards, and Witty finished to improve. You can never be perfect, it off from five yards out to go up 7-0 but we played pretty good tonight." four minutes in. Senior running back Tayton Duby That score held until midway nearly equaled Witty's night, rushing through the second quarter. On second for162 yards on 10 carries,includdown, quarterback Derrick Murchison The Observer

found tight end J.D. Graves for a 25yard gain to get into Pirate territory. A few playslater,W itty rumbled for 18 yards, and followed it up with a 9-yard touchdown burst for a 14-0 lead heading into halftime. W itty earned the trifecta atthe6:14 mark of the third quarter. On secondand-14, he sliced through Riverside and outran the defense to the end zone, making the score 20-0. Riverside put together one ofits best drives on the ensuing possession, but on fourth down, Union/Cove forced an incompletion and took over. ''We've had the same line for the last few years," Reynolds said.'They really mesh together, and it really helps having backs that can read the holes and get through." On the next play Duby got the edge on the left side and turned on the jets, racing down the sideline for an 80-yardscore to effectively putthe game away. Clark added a 38-yard touchdown run at the beginning of the fourth quarter, making the lead 35-0. Riverside got on the board with five minutes left on Eon Castillo's 35-yard touchdown toss to Gavin Roberts. Union/Cove i2-0 overall) hit the road to face Pilot Rock/Nixyaawfi Friday.

OREGON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES SATURDAY'S SCORES

Council, Idaho 76, Powder Bandon 48, Pemberton, Valley 0 British Columbia 0 Crescent Valley 14,Wilson 7 Blanchet Catholic 36, Culver 60, Bonanza 0 Seton Catholic, Wash. 0 Days Creek 50, Prospect 34 North Douglas 58, Elkton 2 Elgin50,EIarpet/Hunfingltm26 Powers 42, Yoncalla 34 Fort Vancouver, Wash. 54, Triad School62,Butte Ms 14 The Dalles 28 Gilchrist 46, McKenzie 13 FRIDAY'S SCORES Gladstone 27, N.Marion 7 Adrian 42, Dufur 20 Glide53,Rogue River 0 Amity 36, Reedsport 12 Gold Beach 50, Vernonia 0 Ashland 40, Dallas 19 Grants Pass 56, Newberg 21 Baker 35, Payette, Idaho 14 Gresham 45, Corvallis 19 Barlow 56,Jefferson PDX 19 Harrisburg 57, Chtskanie 27 Bend 21, Klamath 0 Henley 48, Crook County 28 Burns 53, Lakeview 0 Hermiston 28, Kamiakin, Cascade 21, Seaside 16 Wash. 7 Cascade Christian 28, Hillsboro 49, Glencoe 28 Pleasant Hill 20 Hood River 46, Madison 6 Centennial 35, Aloha 16 Horizon Christian TualaCentury 42, Cleveland 20 tin 24, Salem Academy 0 Chiloquin 60, Glendale 26 Illinois Valley 35, BrookChurchill 37, Willamette 7 ings-Harbor 20 Clackamas 48, Roosevelt 12 Kennedy 57, Gervais 7 Coquille 16, Myrtle Point 8 Knappa 20, Central Linn 14

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La Pine 32, Jefferson 14 Perrydale 54, Crow 14 Lakeridge 46,Oregon City 20 Philomath 3, Banks 0, OT hkanon 14, South Euym 10 Phoenix 30,Junction City 23 Liberty 43, St. Helens 13 Putnam 59, Milwaukie 24 Mazama 41, Elmira 0 Redmond 56, Eagle Point 7 McLoughlin 30, Enterprise 6 Regis 28, Dayton 12 Modoc, Calif. 20, Lost Roseburg 31, Tualatin 14 River 13 Sandy 7, Wilsonville 6 Mohawk 58, Falls City 30 Santiam 13, Waldport 0 M olalla 41,Stayton 14 Santiam Christ. 50, Rainier 0 Mountainview 46, Central30 Scappoose 56, Benson 14 Naselle, Wash. 28, NeahSheldon 29, Jesuit 27 Kah-Nie 8 Sheridan 16, Colton 14, OT Nestucca 13, Oakland 12 Sherman 60, Crane 14 Newport 28, Tillamook 19 Sherwood 61, Grant 21 N. Bend 56, Cottage Grove 15 Silverton 34, Marist 13 N . Lake42, Mitchell~y 2 0 Sisters 7, Madras 6 Norlh Medford 35, Canby 21 Siuslaw 28, Scio 22 North Valley 30, South S. Albany 27, Ridgeview 7 Umpqua 24, OT S. Medford 21, Lake Nyssa 26, New Plymouth, Oswego 14 Idaho 8 S. Salem 49, McMinnville 24 Oakridge 27, Creswell 7 S.Wasco Co.62,Alsea 20 Paradise, Calif 37, Crater 27 Southridge 45, Lincoln 35 Parkrose 58, La Salle 29 Sprague 41, McKay 20 Pendleton 31, La Grande 21 Springfield 30, Thurston 14

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St. John Bosco, Calif. 42, Central Catholic 14 St. Mary's 46, Riddle 25 St. Paul 28, Monroe 20 Summit 52, Franklin 6 Sunset 55, Reynolds 49 Sutherlin 20, Marshfield 6 Sweet Home 28, Estacada 13 Taft 54, Toledo 0 Tigard 45, Beaverton 27 Tri-Cities Prep, Wash. 41, Stanfield 12 Union/Cove 35, Riverside 6 Vale 33, Homedale, Idaho 20 Valley Catholic 41, Corbett 7 Wallowa 32, Condon/ Wheeler 0 Warrenton 58,Willannna 26 Weiser, Idaho 14, Ontario 0 WAlbany21,NorthSalem6 W. Linn49, David Douglas 26 W. Salem 55, Forest Grove 20 Westview 34, McNary 20 W ilder, Idaho 84,Jordan

Valley 46 Woodburn 48, N. Eugene 45

The Enterprise football team lost its second straight game to open the season, falling to Mac-Hi Friday by a 30-6 margin in a nonleague game.

Quarterback Will McCadden scored the lone touchdown of the game for the Outlaws in the third quarter on a one-yard run. McCadden and the Enterprise offensestruggled to move the ball downfield, with McCadden finishing with just 13 passing yards. McCadden's rushing score c tied the game at 6-all in the third quarter, but from then on it was all Mac-Hi. Quarterback Joseph Barnhart scored a touchdown to retake a six-point advantage in the final minutes of the frame, and running back Jeffrey Jones followed it up with his second touchdown of the game at the start of the fourth quarter to extend the lead to 18-6. ''We held our own in the first half," Enterprise head coach Mike Rowley said."In the third quarter they started to wear us down. They have a very strong team, and we could see they spent a lot of time in the weight room." Jones put the game out of reach with an 11-yard scoring burst with eight minutes remaining, and Barnhart hit Jacob Podolski for an 18-yard scoring pass on Mac-Hi's ensuing possession for the final score of the game. Junior running back Justin Exon finished with 55 rushing yards rushing, while sophomore Trent Bales racked up 33 yards on the ground for the Outlaws, who were without the services of leading rusher Isaac Rowley with a high ankle sprain. Enterprise' scoach said he is

day-to-day. "Anytime you lose one of your leading rushers, it's tough to compensate," Rowley said."Justin and Trent ran real hard, but they had more depth and subs. I was proud that the kids worked hard against a big, strong team." Rowley said his team still has much to improve on, especially offensively. ''We need to get our offense clicking," Rowley said.'We didn't gain enough yards, and we need a playmaker to step up and get us yards after the catch. We will work on our conditioning too." The Outlaws i0-2 overall) will try to get their first win in their home opener Friday against Heppner.

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SHUTOUT Continued from Page1C "It was the start we wanted," interim head coach Samuel Thomas said.cWe had excellent combination play. We stayed onsides early, which ended up hurting us later in the half, but it was a good start." Danika Pink scored a goal in the second half for the final tally. Eastern goalkeeper Jessica Parker stoppedtwo shots on goalto preserve the shutout, as the Mounties overwhelmed a Trinity squad that Jcsh Benham/TheObserver was only playing nine women. "It's easier when you're up two Eastern Oregon midfielder Makensie Forsyth scores a goal through players, but we made some changes the legs ofTrinity Christian College (Wash.) goalie Colby Smits. at halftime in our approach that kept the ball more on their half, and "Today our attack was as much a Forsyth wasted no time in her first home match, racing away from the that was a big key in preventing partofour defense asour defenders their scoring chances," Thomas said. were." pack in the opening minutes and

kicking it between the legs of Trinity goalkeeper Colby Smits for the score. 'The ball just got past the defenders and I was in the right place at the right time," Forsyth said."I kicked it right between her legs. It was a little lucky." Cillay's tally resulted from a series of crisp passes by the Mountaineers. Hillhad thelastpassto the forward, and Cillay booted it from the center of the field around Smits' outstretchedarms toseize controlof the match. 'That's something we've been working on for the last two or three weeks, and to see them take it from practice to the game was great," Thomas said."She was very composed in the finish." Eastern (2-3-1 overall) begins Cascade Collegiate Conference play next Friday, hosting College of Idaho.

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La Grande quarterback Brandon Dall scrambles for a first down during the first quarter against Pendleton Friday.

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Continued from Page1C a fadetow ide receiver Dylan Young in the end zone. Eastern cornerback Byron Benson had great position in front of Young and leaped up to snare the interception. So, Eastern forced Dodge into three turnovers, and if you'd told head coach Tim Camp prior to the game he'd take it, no questions asked. But after rising to the challenge in crucial situations all game, the Mountie defense couldn't finish it on the final drive. There's no beating around the bush — this loss hurts. With Southern coming off a win over No.2 Carroll College, Eastern could have made a statement not only to the Frontier Conference, but to the nation, that they are one of the best teams in the

NAIA. The close game illustrates that the Mounties are on the cusp of the upper echelon, but a win would have ended that statement with a period, and not a question mark. It also would have positioned Eastern as one of the frontrunners in the conference at this early stage. The loss doesn't automatically mean Eastern is out of the chase, but the margin of error for the Mounties was severely diminished. After the game, Camp, Watson and quarterback Zach Bartlow all hammered home the point that the team was a handful of plays short. Even though Bartlow was brilliant, he came up short, literally, on the final Mountie possession. From the Raider 39-yard line, Jace Billingsley streaked through the Raider defensefor a game-winning touchdown in the closing seconds, but Bartlow's toss was underthrown enough for the Southern defender to catch up and break up the potential score. Camp alsospoke afterward about using this loss as a learning experience. Hopefully, the Mounties can use this as fuel for the next close game and not dwell on this loss for weeks. It will be difficult to leave it in the past, because I'm sure the players are kicking themselves after coming oh so close. Contact Josh Benham at 541-963-3161orj benham 0 lagrandeobserver.com. Follow Josh on Twitter C IgoBenham.

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Eastern Oregon cornerback Byron Benson drills Southern Oregon running back Keegan Lawrence during a first-half tackle Saturday at Community Stadium.

MOUNTIES Continued ~om Page1C drive where we have to get them off the field, and we weren't able to." The Mounties went to work and converted two first downs, including a 12-yard strike from quarterback Zach Bartlow to Justin Hernandez. On fourth-and-2 with 46 seconds left, Bartlow ran five yards for a first down to the Southern 39-yard line. Following an incompletion, Bartlow appeared to have Jace Billingsley open, but the ball was slightly underthrown and Southern was able to bat it away. After an incompletion on third down, Bartlow heaved it with 10 seconds left to Hernandez, who leaped to make an acrobatic grab between two defenders in the end zone, but was unable to reel it in. Eastern turned the ball over on downs. "That's a greatcollegefootballgame. Somebody's got to lose, and unfortunately the good guys lost today," Camp said."I think we will want to have about three or four plays back when we look at the tape. We have to be able to make the plays when they're there to be made. But I'm extremely proud of the kids." Bartlow threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns, and led the Mounties with 58 yards rushing on 10 carries. Billingsley had a huge day, catching 11 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to pull the upset. "Southern Oregon is one of the best teams in the country, so we knew it'd be a fistfight coming in," Bartlow said. cWe weren't intimidated at all. We just came a couple plays short. Overall, there'sa lotto beproud of,butwe have to make the plays to get over the hump and to beat those kind of teams." Dodge passed for 323 yards, but also

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and 18 carries for 9 yards. Pendleton responded with a touchdown on the following drive, as Keyano Walker punched in a 2-yard touchdown run, and scored a key touchdown just before halftime. Quarterback Kai Quinn threw a touchdown pass from 11 yards out to Wes Persinger, giving the Buckaroos a 15-8 lead with 26 seconds left in the second quarter. In the third quarter, Pendleton took control of the game and never looked back after Zack Myers interceptedapassfrom Dallon a fourth-and-1 and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown, giving the Buckaroos a 22-8 lead. The Tigers made it a one possession game again after Andrew Peasley caught a short pass and fought his way into the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown, cutting Pendleton's lead to 22-15, but a 49-yard rush by Pendleton's Marcus Taylor through the heart of the La Grande defense retook the momentum back. On the next drive, Dall got sacked in the end zone for a safety, giving Pendleton a

31-15 lead.

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Mountaineer tight end AndrewWoody scores on a 25-yard pass from Zach Bartlow Saturday against Southern Oregon. was picked off three times by Eastern. Where the Raiders really hurt the Mounties was on the ground, totaling 224 yards, with Mason the leading rusher at 75 yards. After Eastern opened the scoring on Hernandez's 17-yard touchdown catch, Southern answered with a 29-yard score from Dodge to Young, making it 8-7. Eastern countered with Bartlow's pinpoint pass to tight end Andrew Woody up the seam for a 25yard score, giving the Mounties a 15-7 lead heading into the second quarter. The Raiders got to within 15-14 with a 56-yard reverse touchdown by Sean McShane with 11:54 left in the half. Eastern got back on the board on the next drive when Bartlow found Billingsley, lofling a pretty pass over his right shoulder for a 29-yard touchdown at the 9:20 mark. After the missed extra point, Eastern was up 21-14. LinebackerMatt Gayman appeared to take back the momentum at the start of the third after Southern had tied it with a second-quarter touchdown, stepping in front of a Dodge

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slant pass and taking it 33 yards to the house to go up 28-21 just over two minutes into the quarter. The Raiders would not be denied, though, tying it on Dodge's 5-yard scoring toss to Jeremy Scottow. With nine minutes left in the game, Eastern kicker Marc David nailed a 37-yard field goal that was set up, in part, by a 39-yard pass to Billingsley, and Eastern had a 31-28 lead. But that's when Southern went on its decisive drive, which ate up 6:49 and spanned 85 yards, highlighted by a 21yard pass from Dodge to Ryan Retzlaff. Gayman, Benson and linebacker Gary Posten all had 10 tackles, and linebacker Ryan Watson added nine tackles for Eastern (1-1 overall, 0-1 conference), who travel to Montana Tech Saturday. "Obviously, it's a tough loss, but with how good the Frontier is, if you sit there and dwell on it the rest of the week, we'll go to Tech and get our butts kicked,"Watson said.cWe'll break down the film tomorrow and just go back to work."

At the start of the fourth quarter, Zach Calhoun intercepted a Quinn pass on the firstplay.Before La Grande's offense could get a play off, though, the Tigers were calledfor tw oconsecutive penalties thatforced them to start on a first-and-20 deep in their own territory, and the Tigers turned the ball over on downs. 'The penalties definitely slowed our momentum down," said La Grande wide receiver/ defensive back Drew Hively, who secured La Grande's first takeaway of the season afterrecovering a fumble in the first quarter. cWe would get going on a series and then would be stopped by a penalty that slowed us way down." La Grande's last hope came when Peasley streaked past the Pendleton secondary, making an 83-yard touchdown catch with 21 seconds left. "I was really surprised to see Andrew run past their defense," Dall said."I got hit right as I threw, so I didn't know ifhe caught it. Once he catchesit,nobody isgoing to catch him." After failing to convert a two-point conversion Quinn took a knee to seal the win. The Tigers (1-1 overall) will look to bounce back on Friday at home against Weiser, Idaho.