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• Blaze 16 miles : :• Fire along Snake River DeAguero, district ranger for the Hells

southeast of Baker City Canyon National Recreation Area.primarily being fought DeAguero said the fire is mainly burn­

burns vital grazing land : :'from the air with support ing in grass. TheCaChe CreeK strategy Tuesday

By Devan Schwartz : 'fromjet boatsf/tre 5 QQQ afternoon was to

Baker City Herald keep the fire fromThe Sardine fire swept across By Katy Nesbitt acres moving north or

6,070 acres of Baker County range­ The Observer west onto privateland on Sunday night and Monday. During a Monday evening storm, land. The fire is bound on the east by the

The fire, which was started by observers in Riggins, Idaho, watched Snake River and Cache Creek Road tolightning Sunday as lightning struck and immediately the south, which is closed.

Sardine afternoon near started a wildfire that has now con­ DeAguero said the first air attack was

f it e. I Q7Q Love Reservoir, sumed 5,000 acres. at 10:30 Tuesday morning. The fire isabout 16 miles The fire was reported at 7:40 p.m. mostly being fought from the air with U.S. Forest Service photo

aCreS south eastof Monday. Within 18 hours the fire had support from jet boats on the Snake A aerial view Tuesday provides a bird' s-eye look at theBaker City, was grown to 2,500 acres. This morning's es­ River. A Central Oregon Type II Cache Creek Fire that is burning in the Hells Canyon

50 percent contained as of Tuesday timate is double that, according to Mary See Cache / Page 3A National Recreation Area.afternoon, according to the OregonDepartment of Forestry.

A few structures were threatened on Off in a cloud of dustprivate land, though each was saved.

However, several local ranch­ :i larers had private rangeland burnedwhere they had planned to runcattle this fall.

Kent Justus estimated that c

1,500 to 1,800 acres of his land was R. Il'scorched. • I

The fire also damaged long llstretches of fence. I ~ ~ s

"Now we' re trying to figure out 'Mhow to get through the winter," Jus­tus said. "I' ve got ideas but I don' tlike any of them."

Rancher BobIt gave us a Harrell figured

he'd probably losta thousand acres,

Winds were and a mile orswitching more of fence.

" uckily we' dalready grazed

minutes and the main field this

there were spring," Harrell

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flame heights.' could've been bet­

— Ga Timm ter. It is what it is." Katy Nesbitt /The Observer

Baker County Other affected Lisa Morgan of the Grouse Creek Ranch in lmnaha races in as the clear winner of the horse race at the Wallowa County StockgrowersEmergency ranchers included Rodeo on Saturday at the fairgounds in Enterprise. See Wallowa Life, Page 10A for story, more photos.Management Cu r t Jacobs, Mike

Widman and JeffPhillips.

By Monday afternoon, hand and Road concerns addressed at BicycliststrucKengine crews worked the perim­eter of the blaze, and a helicopter 'meet and greet' with forest chief dy car listedindropped water on hot spots.

"We worked crews through thenight," said incident commander By Katy Nesbitt "I'm getting to know public's concerns as well as stadia conditionAl Crouch, of the BLM's Vale Dis­ The Observer folks on the forest, travel the policy and regulationstrict. "And we got a lot of boots on Wallowa County and the with which the forest isthe ground today iMondayl.a Wallowa-Whitman National planmng vegetation, By Bill Rautenstrauch

aligning itself. The Observer

Most crews had worked 14- to Forest are back at the table, timber, range, minerals Martin said he'd been A 24-year-old La Grande man who was hit16-hour shifts, he said. Others had hashing out their differences management and on the forest a week and is Thursday night while riding his bicycle on Coveworked a full 24 hours straight, not on how to manage forest making the rounds to the Avenue is listed in stable condition today at St.uncommon for the initial attack on roads within the county.

everything else. I want different districts. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.a blaze. Acting Forest Supervisor to listen to you all and "I'm getting to know folks According to La Grande Police Department re­

Crouch said firefighters are moni­ Kevin Martin joined the get my arms around the on the forest, travel planning, ports, the man, Alden Russell, sustained serioustoring nearby sage grouse habitat, forest's travel managementas well as patches of medusahead team Tuesday morning work that you've done vegetation, tim ber, range, leg injuries after he was struck by a car driven

minerals management and by Kendrah Marie Snyder, 30, of La Grande.— an explosive fuel and noxious for a meeting with county and chart a course to everything else. I want to Subsequent to the incident, Snyder was chargedweed with the ability to be spread representatives and a "meet moveforward." listen to you all and get my with hit and run.by vehicles' tires. and greet" with the public arms around the work that Lt. Derick Reddington of the police depart­— Kevin Martin,

As mop-up activities continue, at the Wallowa County Wallowa-Whitman National you' ve done and chart a ment said that according to the investigation,Crouch recommended the public Fairgrounds' Cloverleaf Forest acting supervisor course to move forward," said Russell was riding his bike into the sweepingavoids the Love Reservoir Area, not­ Hall. Martin. curve in front of the city fire hall at Cove Avenueing a number of people who came Martin, a former wildlife Within a month the plan was The county's Natural Re­ and Pine Street when he was hit. A child was aout during the initial attack. biologist with the Wallowa­ withdrawn due to pressure source Advisory Committee's passenger in the car.

"It gave us a heck of arun," Whitman stationed in from the public and all three subcommittee on roads put Allegedly, Snyder, got out of the vehicle, lookedsaid Gary Timm of Baker County Enterprise, is the supervisor of Eastern Oregon's congres­ together a list of questions at Russell, then took her child from the vehicleEmergency Management.c Winds of the Umatilla National sional delegates. and concerns to discuss with and started walking away. Before she went far,were switching every 45 minutes Forest and was appointed Martin has met with the travel management team she was detained by a Union County SherifFsand there were 10- to 12-foot flame the interim supervisor after county commissioners from on road management and its deputy who arrived on the scene.heights." Monica Schwalbach left the Baker, Union and Wallowa affect on fish, wildlife, and According to Reddington, Snyder told police

Timm pointed out spirals of dust forest for a research position counties, with district rang­ public use. she was going to take the child to a relative'sin the hills. "Clear skies and dust in Portland. ers, and has cancelled public Members of the team ex­ house, then return.devils are two signs of unstable Schwalbach released the meetings previously sched­ plained that some roads were Russell was taken first to Grande Rondeatmosphere. And unstable long awaited forest travel uled until he can become being managed more Hospital and then flown to Boise.

See Sardine / Page 3A management plan in March. better informed of both the See Roads / Page 7A No other charges have been filed in the incident.

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DAILY CACHEPLANNER eens atten ru con erenceContinued ~om Page 1A

overhead team wasBy Dick Mason tended the conference, credits ordered and should takeThe Observer presenters at the conference over control of the fire by

TODAY The gulf between the with helping teenagers take Thursday morning.Today is Wednesday, cultures of rural and urban a deeper look at the issue of The fire was initially be­

Aug. 22, the 235th day of America is at once wide and drug abuse. ing managed by a Grang­201 2. There are 131 days narrow. "They defined problems eville smoke jumper wholeft in the year. Six Union County teenag­ and had us go deeper to served as the incident

In history: On Aug. 22, ers, all members of the Youth determine the causes and commander. Other sup­1862, President Abraham Council of the Union County study ways to impact prob­ port from Idaho includedLincoln publicly responded Safe Communities Coalition, lems," said Hailey Hulse, a single engine air tanker,to Horace Greeley's "Prayer recently gained a illuminat­ who will begin her sopho­ which maneuvers well inofTwenty Millions," which ing perspective of these dif­ more year at Cove High canyon country.had urged Lincoln to take ferences and similarities. School this fall. The fire is also beingmore drastic steps in The teenagers did so Also representing Union fought with the local Sledabolishing slavery; Lincoln while attending the Com­ Submitted photo County at the conference Springs helicopter as wellreplied that his priority was munity Anti Drug Coalition Six members of the Youth Council of the Union County were Youth Council mem­ as two Type 1 helicopterssaving the Union, but also of America National Youth Safe Communities Coalition recently attended the Com­ bers Rachael Jones, who and a helitanker, a bigrepeated his "personal Leadership Initiative in munity Anti Drug Coalition of America NationalYouth graduated from Elgin High sky crane with a snorkelwish that all men every­ Nashville. Leadership Initiative conference in Nashville. Shown School m May; Jenny Tracy, that can syphon and dropwhere could be free." A total of 1,900 youths in the photo, taken in Nashville, from left are Rachael who graduated from La large amounts of water. A

from throughout the United Jones, Jenny Tracy, Hannah Hulse,Theresa Smolkowski, Grande High School in June; heavy air tanker was alsoLOTTERY States discussed their com­ Kelsey Dewey and Hailey Hulse. Theresa Smolkowski, who ordered, said DeAguero.Megabucks: Current jackpot munities and the issues they will be a sophomore at Elgin The fire is in steep ter­$4.2 million are facing. The 1,900 youths issue across America," Hulse keep their pledge, would High School this fall, and rain with no road access,01-06-07-13-24-45 included Hannah Hulse, who said. be eligible to win a college Kelsey Dewey, who graduat­ said DeAguero. "Logisti­Megamillions: Currentjackpot $55 million will be a sophomore at Cove Ideas for tackling mari­ scholarship. ed from Imbler High School cally it is very difficult.o

05-13-20-23-33-M B 30, High School this fall. juana use and other drug • having police identify in May. As of this morning,

Megaplier 02 "It was a big eye opener. problems were discussed at areas of high drug activity The Youth Council mem­ approximately 60 peopleThe diferent cultures are so the conference, some of which and then take steps to cool bers were accompanied by have been assigned to the

Win for Life: diverse," Hulse said. the six Union County teenag­ off these drug hot spots. The Robin Wortman, coordinator fire.03-33-57-69 Still, common threads are ers would like to see consid­ steps might include install­ of the Union County Safe

shared.Pick 4: Aug. 20 ered for Northeast Oregon. ing visible surveillance Communities Coalition. She• 1 p.m.: 6-9-8-4 eWe don't live in the inner They include: cameras and the placement said the conference served a Schoololions• 4 p.m.: 8-0-0-2 city, but we have some of the • having high school stu­ of barriers, which would valuable purpose.• 7 p.m.: 3-9-5-6 same problems," Hulse said. dents sign a form pledging make the areas hard to "It was a great opportu­ VERNONIA iAPl• 10 p.m.: 4-2-0-3

One of these is a wellPick 4: Aug. 21 they will not use drugs and reach. nity for youth see the issues — Five years after the• 1 p.m.: 5-7-1-3 known gateway drug. agreeing to random drug Hailey Hulse, Hannah's people are dealing with flooding Nehalem River• 4 p.m.: 9-5-6-5 "Marijuana use is a huge tests. These students, if they twin sister, who also at­ throughout the country." destroyed its grade school• 7 p.m.: 6-6-7-7 and middle school, Ver­• 10 p.m.: 8-3-8-5

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Continued ~om Page 1A Engines came from North reads on issue and donors alsoDown 55 at 13,149Broader stock indicators: In a recent editorial Powder, Eagle Valley, Haines, chipped in to build a $40• SBtP 500 Index — Down 4 The Observer credited atmosphere can flare up hot and the Baker Rural Fire Cook Memorial million school.at 1,409 Rep. Greg Walden with spots." District, and from regional Library's Page Turners• Tech-heavy Nasdaq com­ introducing the legislation Many different agencies contractors.posite index — Down 3 at

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ISO 1OBIn these times of high gas prices, and the need for 'IIO

conservation — and exercise, we don't want to dis­ AKINcourage bicycle riding. But bicyclists should remem­ber that they need to follow the rules of the road. InLa Grande, at least, it seems that many bicyclistshave forgotten that the rules applying to cars applyto them as well. Bicyclists are seen running stopsigns and traKc lights, riding down the wrong sideof the road, and many more shenanigans. And these

are the adults, the ones that should be role modelsfor the kids.

It's said that 90 percent of bicyclists give all bicy­

clists a bad name. It's time bicyclists thought twice COMMUNITY COMMENTabout giving their sport a better name.

That means, among other things, stopping at stopsigns and red lights, and riding on the road and notthe sidewalk.

Cooperative spirit works wondersWearing a helmet is not a law for adults but it makes

sense. Helmets are less expensive than brain surgery. Ascension School in Cove recently to share their time and talents. Others Lloyd, Lori, Melissa, Nancy, Patty, Peter,hosted Mirrors of Me Girls Writing and served behind the scenes as the camp Ruthie, Stephanie, Teresa, and Wendy

Bicyclists also need to remember that they are Arts Camp, where 21 high school girls, was organized. for helping to make it all possible.own invisible to drivers. Wear bright clothing. from all over Eastern Oregon, came Between them all, they represent As­ Other supporters, sponsors, donors

Don't ride side by side in heavy trafhc. Fatal ac­ together to both learn and make new cension School, ArtsEast, Canby High and promoters include The Archives

cidents have occurred in this scenario. friends. School, Clover Haven Horse Camp, Book Store, CASA of Union County,This was a camp where girls focused Eastern Oregon University, ESTEAM, Central Oregon Partnership for Youth,

Drivers, too, need to make an effort to make the on interests that don't often get a lot of Oregon Writing Project, Portland Oregon Community Foundation, St.roads safe. Remember that bicyclists need a four-foot attention, support or funding. State University and Shelter From the Matthew's Episcopal Church of Ontario,cushion from car doors. When bicyclists swing out Part of what makes this kind of Storm. La Grande Soroptimists and Rotary.

around parked cars, there is a reason. Bicyclists don' t camp meaningful and successful is the Most workshop leaders came without This cooperative spirit should bededication of the adults sharing their financial support. A special thanks to an encouragement to the community.

want to slam into a suddenly open door and hurttime, knowledge, and experience with ArtsEast, however, for supporting reflec­ People, with difFerent backgrounds,

themselves and the driver or passenger. campers. tive beading artist, Jeanne Leffingwell. strengths, and abilities, and organiza­Drivers when passing bicycles should slow down. It also takes a cooperative spirit A thank you, also, to EOU, for providing tions with a diversity of focus, really can

Sometimes drivers in a hurry try to "thread the among them, as well as support from a campus tour and making Schwartz work together for a common good. Thevarious organizations, to work toward a Theater available as a venue for camp­ 21 young women who attended Mirrors

needle," risking not only themselves but other driv­ common good. ers to present their work. of Me deserved that much. May eachers and the bicyclist in question. The Episcopal Diocese of Eastern This is, after all, the point of Mirrors one always have a voice.

Nobody needs to be in this much of hurry. This is Oregon provided the space for the camp, of Me. It encourages all girls to have a

Eastern Oregon, aker all, and a big reason many of as well as providing staff and scholar­ voice, through writing, art, and music. Mary DeVineyship funding. And everyone needs a safe place to be Mirrors of Me camp coordinatorus live here is the relaxed pace of life. We can all slow Besides the wonderful camp coun­ heard. Thank you, Amy, April, Arnold,

down. Think a little. We can do better to prevent ac­ selors, 19 adults were on hand, coming David, Dawn, Debbie, Deena, Donna, Dr. Cori Bretostercidents and show each other a little respect. from various cities in Oregon and Idaho Jean, Jeanne, Kay, Linda, Lisa, Liz, Ascension School camp director

Your views YOUR PUBLIC OFFICIALSPresident Barack Obama: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.,

W ashington, D.C. 20500; 202-456-1414; fax 202456-2461; to send comments, go toFight global warming situation, let alone possible policy and all living things, think about www.whitehouse.gov/contact.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley: D.C. office: SDB-40B Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.,To the Editor: implementation on a national or this and ACT! U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510; 202-224-3753; fax 202-228-3997. PortlandIn the Aug. 6 Observer an article global scale — it is a political A very concerned citizen. office: One WorldTrade Center, 121 S.W. Salmon St. Suite 1250, Portland, OR

appeared on page 9A announc­ non-issue for obvious reasons. Stephanie Messersmith 97204; 503-326-3386; fax 503-326-2900. Pendleton office: 310 S.E. Second St. Suite

ing that July was hottest ever in As scary as it is, nonetheless it is Cove105, Pendleton 97801; 541-278-1129; email elizabeth scheeler@merkley.senate.g ov.

history books. It gave the latest imperative that we continue to let U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden: D.C. office: 516 Hart Bldg.,Washington, D.C. 20510; 202­hottest records for the U.S. and our representatives know that this 224-5244; fax 202-228-2717. La Grande office: 105 Fir St., No. 210, La Grande, OR

called it a double whammy of heat is a top priority. Nothing less than Thanks for letting me be 97850;541-962-7691; fax,541-9630885; email kathleen cathey@wyden senate gov.

and drought along with the effects the survival of all life on earth is your postmaster U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (2nd District): D.C. office: 2352 Rayburn Office Building,W ashington, D.C. 20515, 202-225-6730; fax 202-225-5774. La Grande office: 1211

of global warming. at stake once the average global To the Editor: Washington Ave., La Grande, OR 97850; 541-624-2400, email wade.foster@mail.As we know and appreciate, the temperature increase reaches a I would like to thank the commu­ house.gov.

Pacific Northwest has been the cool­ tipping point. nity for the time I was able to spend U.S. Rep Earl Blumenauer (3rd District): D.C. office: 2446 Rayburn Office

est part of the country for much of A good book on the subject is "Six with you as postmaster. building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202-225-4811; fax 202-225-8941. Portland office:729 NE Oregon St. Suite 115, Portland 97232; 503-231-2300, fax 503-230-5413.

this summer. Degrees" by Mark Lynas. It is not I have met many fine people and Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber: 254 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310; 503-378­This article should have been an easy read because no one wants have enjoyed getting to know many 3111.

on page one, folks. The evidence is to believe climate catastrophe can of you. The best part of the job was Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown: 900 Court St. N.E., Salem, OR97301; 503-986-1523.

mounting that the projected warm­ happen. what I called customer service. Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler: 350 Winter St. N.E., Suite 100, Salem,ing and climate change resulting in Also Google Parasol Climate Many people have come and gone OR 97301-3896; 503-378-4329.more intense storms, drought, heat Collective, a Portland based study in the time I was there and theyw aves, etc., is occurring at a m ore group engaged in educating them­ have left a little hole in my day. Irapid pace than expected. selves and others about climate will miss the times with those of

We all need to inform ourselves Write to uschange; they have compiled study you who shared your day and sto­and do what we can as individuals guides and provide an extensive ries with me. This was the best job The Observer welcomes letters to the editor. Letters are limited to 350and communities to slow this pace. reading list and can answer all I could have had. Thank you, Cove words and must be signed and carry the author's address and phone

In this election campaign season, inquiries. citizens. number (for verification purposes only). Email your letters to news@you will not hear from the candi­ You love your kids and grandchil­ Ab Ortondates about the seriousness of this dren and you love Mother Earth Cove

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and spending time with her third child and first daughter stop on this journey was the Edith is survived by her be no service.Juanita Ramey grandchildren. born into this union. trek to the high desert of children Laura McRoberts, of Zelmer was born on JulyLa Grande and Nfallowa Survivors include her Her parents were mar­ Harney County, the beloved La Grande, and Les Law­ 31, 1926 to Joseph and AvaLake husband, Robert Kerr of ried in 1927, left Minnesota Steens Mountains and rence, of Ketchikan, Alaska, Sasser.

La Grande; children, Bert for their dream of a wheat Burns, where the family put 15 grandchildren and sib­ He was raised in WallowaJuanita Ramey, 97, of La Kerr of Richland, Wash., farm in Canada where they down roots. lings Otis Allen of Memphis and graduated trom Wallowa

Grande and Wallowa Lake, Dean Kerr of Nampa, Idaho, raised lots of wheat and eight Edith was married to Tenn., Bill iUlaberll Allen of High School. In 1944 Zelmerdied Tuesday at her home Howard Kerr of Boise, Idaho children. Alfred F. Lawrence Feb. 26, Burns, Lorna Spain of ioined the U.S. Navy. Heat Wallowa Lake. Arrange­ and Samantha Walters of The family returned to the 1949, and to this union three La Grande, Tom iRubyl Al­ was proud to servements will be announced La Grande; siblings, Linda U.S. driving a 1931 Model children were born: Jean len of Norman, Okla., Dan his country duringlater by Daniels-Knopp Williamson of Umatilla, Nick A Ford truck in 1940 due to Ellen in 1950 ideceased Allen of Boise, Idaho, Shirley World War II andFuneral, Cremation & Life Kotz of Salem and Deonne the political climate at that 1997l, Laura J. in 1952, and Demackiewicz of Lake Tapps, the Korean War.Celebration Center. Laci of Island City; five time iCanada was conscript­ a son, Les Alfred, in 1954. Wash., and Jim Allen of He married Lorraine John­

grandchildren; and other ing young men for the war Edith began working at the Boise. son on May 22, 1949.Leisa K. Kerr relatives. She was preceded in England) and low wheat police department in Burns Edith was preceded in He retired from BoiseLa Grande in death by a sister, Tammy prices. in 1968. death by husband Altred Cascade in 1989 and spent1963-201 2 Pitt. This adventure eventually She graduated fiom Burns Lawrence, who died in 1982, his retirement enjoying his

brought them to the Humbolt Union High School in 1950. daughter Jean Ellen Cas­ many grandchildren. ZelmerLeisa K Kerr,49, of La Edith Laurence gold mine above Huntington She also spent a year and a sel, who died in 1997, and enjoyed planting his garden

Grande, died Aug. 16 at her La Grande where the family was snowed half of study at Eastern Oregon parents Loran and Margaret each year and sharing thehome. A memorial service 1931-201 2 in for the winter. College after she and Alfied Allen. fruits and vegetables of hiswill be held on Satur­ Loran caught a ride with moved their family to La Donations in Edith's memo­ labor. One of the highlightsday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at Edith Lawrence, 80, died the mailman and traded gold Grande where she joined the ry may be made to the Grande of Zelmer's life was havingDaniels-Knopp Funeral, Aug. 20, of nuggets, which he panned La Grande Police Department Ronde Symphony, P.O. Box his family trom near andCremation & Life Celebra­ cancer. Funeral from open streams, for in 1970 and retired in 1993. 824, La Grande OR 97850. far gather during the Chieftion Center, 1502 Seventh St. services will groceries and brought them Edith held many posi­ Online condolences to the Joseph Days to celebrate hisin La Grande. be held at the back by sled, while wear­ tions with the department family may be made at www. birthday.

Leisa was born on March Presbyterian ing snowshoes. Neighbors administration even working lovelandfuneralchapel.corn. Survivors include his3, 1963, the daughter of Bert Friendship Cen­ assisted with food when pos­ with Bill Bryd, an investiga­ Please bring all food children, Mike of Wallowa,Leroy and Genie iCasperl ter at 11 a.m., Lawre nce sible, but it was an emaciated tor. She loved that challenge. donations to the Presbyte­ Myrna Neil iRayl of Pendle­Pitt in Eugene. When she Saturday, Aug. family of 10 who traveled to In the early 1980s, Edith rian Friendship Center on ton, Marilyn Berry i Jiml ofwas a young child, her father 25. Viewing will be Friday, Vale when the snow finally became the 911 communica­ Saturday morning. Ramona John Day and Marty oftook a job installing overhead Aug. 24 trom 5 to 7 p.m. melted. Many in the family tions manager for the depart­ Campbell is coordinating. La Grande, seven grandchil­wires across the country so Disposal of remains will be were like Scarlet in "Gone ment, coordinating 23 local Call her at 541-963-0771 for dren and eight great-grand­they moved to Boston and by cremation and burial will with the Wind," vowing never agencies and was instrumen­ more information. children, sisters-in-law, Helenworked their way west and be at a private family gather­ to be hungry again. tal in setting up the original Sasser of Klamath Falls,settled in Pendleton where ing at the gravesite of her This adventure included 911 system in Union County. Francis Sasser Ilona Johnson of Eugene, andshe graduated from high daughter at Hillcrest West a stint of 10 people in a tent She played a pivotal role Wallowa many nieces and nephews.school. She attended Blue cemetery. Loveland Funeral living along the Malheur in the formation of the whole 1926-201 2 Zelmer was preceded inMountain Community Col­ Chapel is in charge of the River in Vale where they county with her communica­ death by his wife, Lorraine,lege after graduation. On arrangements. were afforded the luxury of tion skills and winning ways Francis "Zelmer" Sasser, his parents and siblings.July 7, 1984, she married Edith was born in Calgary, thermal hot water privileges with people in the struggle of 86, of Wallowa, died Aug. Donations may be made toRobert Kerr in Pendleton. Alberta, Canada, on Sept. 24, on the edge of this magnifi­ change. Edith felt privileged 16 after a long battle with the American Cancer SocietyThey later moved to La 1931, to Loran and Margaret cent river. The availability of to be a part of this successful multiple myeloma. in care of Bollman FuneralGrande. She enjoyed crafts iZurnl Allen. She was the food was plentiful. The next endeavor in this capacity. At his request, there will Home.

PUBLIc SAFETY REPoRT H.S. grads ready for collegefailure to appear. The original Pierce Road Monday reported lation. The original charge was

LA GRANDE POLICE charges were possession of a a burglary. A deputy responded theft in the first degree.Unauthorized entry: A man controlled substance/meth, driv­ and took a report. Larceny: A citizen in the 2000 SALEM iAPl — The percent nationwide.

in the 1500 block of R Avenue ing while revoked and driving Hit and run: A citizen re­ block of X Avenue requested number of Oregon high Rob Saxton, actingMonday reported an unauthor­ uninsured. quested deputy contact Monday officer contact Wednesdayized entry into a motor vehicle. schools graduates taking the deputy state superinten­

Vandalism: A woman in the regarding a hit and run that oc­ regarding vandalism. An officerAn officer made contact and 300- block of 20th StreetTuesday curred at the Flying J truck stop. made contact and follow up will ACT exam who show they dent of education, saystook a report. requested officer contact regard­ A deputy made contact and took be done. are ready for college is up he is "keenly aware" that

Larceny: A citizen in the 2100 ing vandalism to her car. An of­ a report. Follow up will be done. Burglary: A woman in the 600block of Adams Avenue requested slightly for the Class of 2012. Oregon's performance is

ficer responded and took a report. Citizen assist: A citizen at block of Baltimore Street in Elginofficer contact Monday regarding Results released Wednes­an address in the 200 block flat overall, and says theArrested: J u dy Ann La mb err, requested deputy contactThurs­a stolen bicycle. An officer made 55, address unavailable, was of South 17th Avenue in Elgin day regarding a burglary to her day show 29 percent of redesign of Oregon's educa­contact and took a report. arrestedTuesday on charges requested deputy assistance greenhouse. A deputy made the 12,462 graduates who tion system should improve

Larceny: A woman at an ad­ reckless driving and driving un­ Monday. A deputy made contact contact and logged information.dress in the 300 block of Adams took the exam this year performance.

der the influence of intoxicants. and will follow up. Follow up will be done.Avenue requested officer con­ Lambert was arrested after Trespass: Deputies responded met benchmarks for college He adds he is particu­Larceny: A citizen in the 1100tact Monday regarding a theft. police and medical crew re­ block of North Main Street in Thursday to a report of a trespass­ readiness in all four sub­ larly concerned that scoresAn officer made contact and sponded to a report of an injury Union requested deputy contact er at an address in the 690 block of jects — English, reading, for black, Hispanic, Pacificdetermined there was no crime. motor vehicle crash in the 2300 Tuesday regarding locating North 12th Avenue in Elgin. math and science. Islander and Native Ameri­Suspicious circumstances: block of Spruce Street. her previously stolen bicycle Weapon law violation: ADispatch received a report Hit and run: A man in the in someone's yard. A deputy woman at an address on That is up slightly trom can students lag far behindMonday about a female subject 1500 block of V Avenue re­ responded and will follow up. West First Street in Island City the 27 percent posted in scores for white and Asianoutside in the 1100 block ofw quested officer contactTuesday Disturbance: A deputy and Thursday night reported that 2011, and compares to 25 students.Avenue without her clothing. regarding a hit and run. An Oregon State Police responded someone discharged a firearm.An officer responded but the officer responded and took a Tuesday to a report of a distur­ A deputy was advised.subject was not home. The report. bance at an address on Valleyofficer spoke with her husband Arrested: Mitchell Clifton Carter, View Road in Elgin. OREGON STATE POLICE THE DENTUREand he will advise her not to do 19, address unavailable, Roxanne Disturbance: A deputy and Arrested: Austin R. Haney, 21, La GRANDEthis again. Melody Romeo, 29, address La Grande police responded to La Grande, was arrested Aug. 17 LADY

Disturbance: Dispatch re­ unavailable, and Daniel Joseph a report of a disturbance early on a Union County Circuit Court AUTO REPAIRceived a report Monday about Sandland, 21, address unavail­ W ednesday at an address in the warrant. Molly Eekhoff, L.D.a disturbance at an address in "I Care

able, were all arrestedTuesday 1100 block of Cedar Street. Arrested: David Paul Helm,the 2800 block of Oak Street. Of­ 41, address unavailable, was Abouton charges of possession of a Trespass: A woman at an 975-2000ficers checked the area but were controlled substance/meth. address on Gordon Creek Road arrested Aug. 17 on an outstand­ Yourunable to locate anything. Disturbance: Dispatch re­ in Elgin requested deputy ing warrant and also on a charge Smile" MOST

Trespass: A woman in the ceived a reportTuesday about contact Wednesday regarding a of failure to perform the duties ADVANCED2400 block of H Avenue Monday New Location:of a driver in a crash. Helm was (I) TECHNOLOGYa possible gunshot in the 300 trespass. A deputy made contactreported a trespasser that has block of Adams Avenue. An and will follow up. arrested after he allegedly fled 808 Adams Ave., La Grande AVAILABLEjust left her property. An officer officer checked the area but was Arrested: Margaret Leona the scene of a crash on Inter­ denture. lady@gmail.corn ACDelco TSSchecked the area but was unable unable to locate anything. Minica, 43, address unavail­ state 84 near milepost 275. : :541.624.5550 Tawnie Horstto locate the subject. Fire: Officers assisted with a able, was arrested by the Sierra Arrested: Donald A. Storie,

Suspicious vehicle: An officer fire earlywednesday at an ad­ Vista, Ariz., police department 46, North Powder, was arrestedspotting a vehicle at Grandview dress in the 1300 block of Cherry Wednesday on a Union County Aug. 18 on a Union CountyCemetery early Tuesday warned Street. warrant charging probation vio­ Circuit Court warrant.subjects for trespass.

Cited: Sandie D. Treadway, LA GRANDE FIRE AND50, Elgin, was citedTuesday on Saving

AMBULANCEa charge of theft in the thirdBetween 7:30 a.m. Mon­degree.

I8888tIII981t88898%8WJBI local familiesday and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, LaArrested: Laura C. Nigr0,27,Grande Fire and Ambulance re­

La Grande, was arrestedTuesday sponded to eight medical calls. ~a Fiest /alley o.. 0-7- /Z big moneV!on a nationwide felony warrant

Between 7:30 a.m. Tuesday andfrom the U.S. marshals Service Call us fo compare

7:30 a.m. today, the department Family Mexican Restaurantcharging probation violation. .~au =ku&ed home and aufo rafesresponded to nine medical callsThe original charge was smug­ and an odor check. tt Lounge ,,~Annrrsliisrrinc sin rgling aliens. 541-N3-3121

Larceny: A business in theLA GRANDE RURAL FIRE2700 block of Island Avenue re­

Thursday Night TacosMedical assist: On Mon­ SEPARATE

quested officer contactTuesdayday at about 5:38 p.m. a crew 1 each ~ =00 HOME > AUTO > LIFE

regarding theft of fuel. An officerresponded to assist Medic III on HEALTH > MEDICAREresponded and will follow up.Interstate 84 near milepost 268Arrested: Tiffany Faith McMil­ HOURS. Seven Days a Week..... liam - 9pm BUSINESS > FARM a e

lan, 23, address unavailable, for a person that was ill.

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O' IIQ QGQQP TIME MIGIIIEQi School in the 1870s was different

® • S e in many ways than school today. A game kids used to play is one000 tj OK'K $00 After reading today's Kid Scoop enjoyed by kids today:

page, make a list of the ways school Leapfrog!0'O' 8 0t in the 1870s was different and the

[gal 0 000 0 0 00 000 0 0 0 ways it was the same.'

You can play this game withtwo or more players.

R E A D I N G Find an open area to play.chools long ago taught the Allegiance. That started about 1890.three Rs: Reading, wRiting The national anthem was not sung; Choose one person to start.

and aRithmetic. What subjects do none had been chosen. All other players form a line,you study today? Students in the 1870s played lots

kneeling on the ground andIn the 1870s, children usually of fun games at recess. They playedwalked to school Often they walked hopscotch, leapfrog, tag, horseshoes, resting their heads on the

many miles. The children arrived at Fox and Geese and more. Toys ground, covered by their hands.

school at 8 a.m. The day began with included marbles and spinning tops.a reading lesson. Boys and girls did not play together. Have the chosen starting player

There was a flag in the classroom, If nature called, students used an place his or her hands on thebut no one said the Pledge of outhouse. back of the person at the back

of the line. He or she must

press on the person's back andleap over the person, spreading

his or her legs apart and• • hopping like a frog. The player

continues hopping untilreaching the front of the line,

I I I I kneeling and covering his orher head.

Books were scarce in the 1870s.Students often learned their

There are no winners or losersalphabet and reading skills onsomething called a hornbook. The in this game. The point is to

lesson was placed on a wooden have fun and be silly. And, the

paddle and then covered with a thin, game can continue as long as

transparent (see-through) sheet of you are having fun, or until thehorn for protection. recess bell rings!

Use your finger and then a pencil Look closely at eachHow many things don't belong in this 1870s classroom? to go from A to Z on the hornbook. set of Leapfrog

Standards Link: History: Students compare and contrast everyday life in different times and places and recognize that players. Can yousome aspects of people, places and things change over time while others stay the same. find the two

identical sets?A R I T H M E T I C

wRiting Mental arithmetic was a popularway to teach math. Why? Remember,

Using headlines books were scarce!Look through the

and ads, find Here is a mental math problemnewspaper for the• •

words to make a from a book used by teachers in theletters that spell each 1870s.of the words on the crazy sentence.spelling list. Using Draw a If I sell a goat for $8, how manythe letters, spell one picture to goats will bring me $24?word in each cloud illustrate your

Figure the answer in your headabove the game of crazy sentence.and then write it on the slate below.horseshoes. Can you write a

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TEACHER CAEENRARERASER Standards Link:

Sentence Structure; usecorrect word order inwritten sentences. Standards Link: Mathematical Reasoning: Students move

Standards Link: Spelling; spell grade-level appropriate sight words correctly. beyond problems by generalizing to other situations.

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In the 1870s children brought lunch from home or ate Find the words in the puzzle,SCHOOL

a soup that the teacher made for the class. then in this week's Kid ScoopREADING stories and activities.

WRITING TM

W A K O O B N R O H 0 0 0 0 0ARITHMETIC Complete the grid by using all the

HORNBOOK C I T E M H T I R A letters in the word WRlTEin eachvertical and horizontal row. Each letter

TEACHER G F L A G S T E L R should only be used once in each row.Make a Pot of Some spaces have beenfilled in for you

Silent Soup STUDY E N T U Y L A S 0 EMENTAL

Look through today' s E H I O A D Y Y O Hnewspaper for words MATH

S B B T I L U O H Cthat have silent FLAGletters. Cut them out GIRLS E A N N I C K T CAand glue them on

BOYS T E G S L R I G S Ethe Silent Soup pot.Can you fill the pot? GEESE M O T S C H W O O TExample; write. LIST

TOYS Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognizing identicalStandards Link: Decoding and Word Recognition; recognize common word families. words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

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E d u c a t i o nLife's Rough — Get Comfortable! classroom? What rules would

Shop the Best you have? What subjectswould you teach?

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Skate and Swim event ROADS and Zumwalt Prairie land was can't be made, Dunn suggestedpurchased by landowners who they go to the areas in

Continued ~om Page 1A "locked it up." disagreement.

for vouthsetlhursdav Another of the county's Martm said, 'Tins was re­stringently for elk and fish habi­ concern was proposed seasonal ally good for me. I haven't hadtat due to consultations with U.S. closures in the fall that would af­ a chance to sit down with theFish and Wildlife and National fect wood cutting. Some seasonal team. There's a lot of work that' s

By Bill Rautenstrauch "Even kids who don't skate will have Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad­ road closures were moved from gone on here and I was fairlyThe Observer a lot of fun," Reddington said. She said ministration. This consultation Nov. 1 to Aug. 28. aware of that.

The Union County Youth Coalition that in addition to swimming and resulted in an amendment to the 'The biggest impact is the ''What I'm hearing from folksand partners are sponsoring their sec­ skating, there will be free hot dogs, fire forest plan, said Paul Bohene, wood cutters can't cut — there' s here is your desire to sit downond annual Skate and Swim event for truck rides, a balloon artist and more. forest fisheries biologist. no fall cutting.," John Williams with forest, state and tribalarea youth Thursday at Pioneer Park. The coalition consists of members of Rod Childers who served on said. "Our proposal was four biologists and look at the wildlife

The gathering, from 3 to 6 p.m., numerous organizations dedicated to the county's roads subcommit­ days after deer season when you seasonal closures and look atfeatures a skate competition at the making Union County a better place tee asked why elk were used to could get out there when the fire those roads we have questions.SK8 Park facility. Competitors in three for kids. determine road closures. Mark danger went down." We decide where we have com­heats will be broken into age groups: Reddington said its missions include Penninger, wildlife biologist said mon ground and if not we could11-13, 14-15, and 16-18. Prizes will positive mentoring and leadership they are a "management indica­ Access to grazing go to the woods."be awarded, with contestants judged development. tor species" because of their Specific roads closed that Commissioner Susan Robertsin competition categories including Sponsors for the second annual social and economic importance access public land grazing al­ said she would like to see a lot ofskill, consistency, style and use of the Skate and Swim include the Oregon and because they respond to lotments were also addressed. the county and forest's differ­course. Department of Transportation, City disturbance. Three roads used by permittees ences discussed before public

In addition, the first 30 people of La Grande Parks and Recreation Multiple studies show similar have been closed, but are still meetings are held.showing up for the event will be issued Department, Mt. Emily Safe Center responses to ATVs, walking, needed to retrieve cattle and "Our intent is to have thispasses to swim Bee at Veterans Memo­ and UROCK Radio. mountain biking, and horse back get into cow camps, Childers fleshed out. I just think we needrial Pool. The passes will be available All participants in the event must riding. Horseback and walking said. to work through all of this collec­at the park pavilion. Those wanting have a guardian-signed waiver form. showed less negative impact on The forest released road maps tively in our mind so we are notpasses should come to the pavilion The forms are available at the Parks elk, Penninger said. to the county last week that rehashing," Roberts said.prior to the event's 3 p.m . start tim e. and Recreation office, or can be down­ Childers said he believes that can be compared to the county's "People want to participate

Youth Coalition organizer Lisa Red­ loaded from www.mtemilyorg. a variety of factors are to blame alternative. and be heard. As time consumingdington said the event is designed to For more information, contact Kevin for fewer elk in the forest includ­ County and forest representa­ as it is it's the only way we arebring youth and adults together in a at 541-910-5159, or email ucyouthco@ ing less grazing in Hells Can­ tives agreed to go over the dif­ going to get information to publicsafe, fun environment. She added that gmail.corn. The Union County Youth yon, more predators due to the ferences of the tw o sets of m aps and focus on those particularall kids are welcome. Coalition is also on Facebook. banning of hunting with hounds, at a future date. If consensus areas."

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AT A GLANCE

Humboldt State oo corn eesa uniornaiona meesuspBAds soccBI' INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.­ to Indiana. Cook said.

SAN FRANCISCO Matt Cook swam his last "Junior Nationals is a huge He said that he will be(AP) — The presi­ meet as a member of the La meet with lots of extremely competing in the 50 back­dent of Humboldt Grande Swim Club last week fast and competitive swim­ stroke and 100 backstrokeState University on at the Junior National Cham­ mers," Dutto said. for the Cowboys' relay teams,Tuesday suspended pionships in Indianapolis, Ind. "Any place better than 40th and will swim in the 100the school's men' s Competing against the top ln very good. backstroke and 200 freestylesoccer team for the junior swimmers the country "To place in the top 16 is in individual races.coming academic has to offer, Cook held his outstanding." And while the competitionyear as a result of a own. Cook has had an accom­ will be much stiffer, Cooknew recruit hazing He placed 11th in the 100 plished career in La Grande still has big time-goals for hisritual involving most backstroke with a personal­ and will now take his talents future.of the team's players. best time of 57.74. to the University of Wyoming, "I'm shooting high. I want

Rollin Richmond He swam a personal-best where he will join an elite to have fun and improve asmade the an­ time of 2:06.89 in the 200 swimming program. much as I can.nouncement as the backstroke to finish 34th. Cook admitted that "But a side goal is to makeuniversity released "It was pretty amazing," growing up with LGSC has the NCAA finals."its findings from an Cook said of his experience. prepared him for what lies He also knows what chal­investigation into "It was my last meet rep­ ahead. lenges he's about to face.the Aug. 4 incident resenting La Grande Swim "I' ve had 13 to 15 coaches "Right now I'm just a highat an off-campus

'sClub so there wasn't much come through (during his school mid-level athlete. I'm

house party where pressure. time as an LGSC swimmer). I expecting a huge change innew players, most Observer file photo "I just went out there to think that taught me a lot of my training.of them incoming La Grande's Matt Cook swam at the Junior National swim and have fun." different perspectives. "It's going to be a fun year.freshmen, were championshp swim meet in Indianapolis, Ind., last week, Cook's coach, Darren Dutto, "It gave me a crash course But it's going to be an intenseordered to perform placing 11th in the 100 backstroke. accompanied the swimmer in everything swimming," year."humiliating acts andto consume largeamounts of alcohol.

"Following carefulinvestigation includ­ Simonetti looks to take EOU soccer to new heightsing interviews with • Mountaineersteam members, ally looking forward to that."the university has have high hopes on The Mountaineers do re­concluded that an turn some experience, includ­incident of hazing the pitch in 2012 ing All-Cascade Conferencedid occur, and that By Casey Kellas honorable mention Maurianait placed the lives of The Observer Gonzalez, who scored fourtwo students in real The Eastern Oregon goals and had two assists lastjeopardy," Richmond University women's soccer season. Defenders Carolynsaid in a letter to the program enters a new era Danek and Jordan Whitehu­campus. for the 2012 season. Jennifer rst are also back, along with

Simonetti takes over a club midfielder Erika WhitehurstClemens that went 4-10-1 a year ago and goal keeper Kailey Moss.returns to pitch under Keith Scarlett and With two weeks of practice

SUGAR LAND, Tennly Paul-Bowden. Sim­ under the team's belt, theTexas (AP) — Roger onetti brings a w ealth of soc­ players said they are quicklyClemens says his cer experience to EOU, having taking to Simonetti's coachingreturn to baseball coached at Div. III Marietta style.with the Sugar Land College in Ohio, as well as the "She holds us to a higherSkeeters is to have high school and club level. level," Danek said.eWe're

some fun and he Simonetti was also an ac­ expected to play at a higher"wouldn't even con­ complished player, starting level. We kind of got caughtsider thinking that far for four seasons for Dayton in moments last year whereahead" to a possible University from 2001-04 and we weren't doing our best andreturn to the major earning a number of awards our hardest.leagues. during that time. "She (Simonettil forces us

The 50-year-old She was hired to EOU to do our best and push eachright-hander was in January, and after a full other in practice."introduced as the spring and summer of wo rk­ And the coach admitted she step onto the pitch after two Observer file photos

newest member of outs, she is ready to lead the was pleasantly surprised with weeks of practice. We found The Eastern Oregonthe independent Mountaineers into their first the talent level that is on this some things we need to work University women's soc­Atlantic League team official game Saturday at the team. on, some mistakes that we cer team has a new coachon Tuesday and he University of Great Falls at 1 "Once we got here we can fix easily." in 201 2 in Jennifer Sim­is expected to start p.m. MT. realized these women are ex­ Danek was especially onetti (left). Simonetti willfor the minor league "I'm very excited about this tremely talented. There was pleased with the defense try to lead the Mountain­club on Saturday season. I think it's going to be just something wrong that against CBC and thinks eers to their first winningat home against positive from start to finish," didn't get them to click, didn' t this season could lead to big season since 2006. EOUBridgeport. the new coach said at EOU get them to play to their things by the Mountaineers' has some talent returning

He isn't commit­ media day Monday. "As we get potential. So it's really just defenders. from last season's 4-10-1ting to playing more into shape we' ll look to play tapping into their potential," "I think we' re going to squad, including All-Cas­than one game for a little bit better, but I think Simonetti said. mesh really well this year," cade Conference honor­the Skeeters, saying we' ll be competitive this year." Eastern Oregon played a she said.eWe've got some able mention Maurianahe wants to see how EOU currently has 19 non-counting contest Satur­ freshmen coming on and Gonzalez (above), whoSaturday goes first. players on the roster, eight of day against Columbia Basin some transfers. The goal we scored four goals last year.

which are new to the team College and came away with gave up was an error on ourHamilton breaks but are not new to the college a 1-1 tie. And while it wasn' t part — they never earned it could change this year. this year, I don't think it's ansteals record game. a win, the takeaway from the — so that's always a good way "I really think that every­ unattainable goal at all to

PENSACOLA, Fla. eWe were able to find some game was a positive one. to look at it." one's goal is just playoffs," the make the playoffs."(AP) — Cincinnati very talented players who "I'm happy with it," Gonza­ The Mountaineers haven' t midfielder said. "Last year, The Mounties will playReds minor leaguer were missed in the shume," lez said.eWith a whole new had a winning season since the game that we lost weren' t their first nine games of theBilly Hamilton bolted Simonetti said. "All of which group of girls you never know 2006, its only winning season games that we should have season on the road beforeto a record 146th will be competitive for our what's going to happen in the in the program's 11-year his­ lost. And with the level of playing in La Grande Oct. 5stolen base of the program this year, so we' re re­ first game, the first time you tory. But Gonzalez thinks that talent we have on the team against the College of Idaho.season and kept run­ning, swiping fourin the first game ofDouble-A double­header.

High-point winners named for NEOJGA s age divisionsHamilton added With the Northeast Oregon was a goal I had," Payne said of Zac Adams won the boys 14-15

his 147th steal in Junior Golf Association's summer being the high-point winner this age group with 36 points, 10 pointsthe final inning of schedule coming to an end at Buf­ summer. better than Craig Wallace, whoPensacola's 4-2 loss falo Peak Golf Course recently, the Payne shot back-to-back 86s to finished second.to Montgomery. overall point winners from each age start the summer at Wildhorse Golf With 51 points, Logan Greib wonHamilton stole 104 group were released. Club and the Pendleton Country the intermediate (12-13l boys divi­in the first half of the On the boys side, Steve Payne Club. sion, while Kellen Grant was theseason with Class won the 16-18 junior division. He shot a 91 at La Grande Coun­ top pee wee (8-11l boy with 40.A Bakersfield, then Payne played in five of the seven try Club before firing an 83 in Echo On the girls side, Carrie Wallace,was promoted to the tournaments and finished with 32 and a summer-best 79 in Baker. who plays for the La Grande HighSouthern League. points, three more than second­ Payne, who has been playing golf School golf team, easily won the 15­

Hamilton broke place Andrew Kain. his entire life, said his grandma got 18 age group with 53 points.the record for steals Payne grew up in La Grande but him started with the game. Allison Kadinger was secondby minor league moved to California for his fresh­ And while winning this award is with 28 points.teams affiliated with man year at Palm Desert High something he had worked for, it' s Haley Greb was the top interme­big league organiza­ School. not the end goal. diate girls finisher with 48 points.tions set by Vince He will be a junior this fall at the "I'm shooting to play for the U of Sophie Grant was just four pointsColeman in 1983 Coachella Valley school. 0 golf team," Payne said, referring back with 44.with 145 for Macon Payne returns to La Grande dur­ to the University of Oregon. Nicole Propheter was tops inin the Class A South ing the summer months and has But before that happens, he will the pee wee girls division with 40Atlantic League. Casey Ke lies/The Observer been competing for the NEOJGA have to return to La Grande next points.

Steve Payne poses with his medal from since his pee wee days. summer and defend his NEOJGA Chelsea Kendrick was secondthe NEOJGA. 'This is an accomplishment. It title. with 12 points.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 SPORTS THE OBSERVER — 9A

llganda heats Newest Purple People Eaters

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. iAPl — Thefirst team Rom Africa in the Little LeagueWorld Series will go home with one win.

'This was so great," Lugazi manager HenryOdong said after the 3-2 victory over eae~rGresham, Ore., in a consolation gameTuesday. a

Players Justine Makisimu, Ronald Olaa,Daniel Alio and Felix Enzama all said theythought they could win going into the game.

After watching Taiwan play, Odong said heimpressed on the team just to make contactbecause "one of the biggest challenges we hadwas hitting."

Each team had seven hits but Uganda hadfour of them in the two innings it scored.

"I'm thankful we could come here," Odong

said. "This win was so great." e

Oregon broke a scoreless tie in the top ofthe fourth when Hunter Hemenway tripled Brad Moaher/Tbe Observer

down the right field line, scoring Greg Mehl­ Elgin football camp coaches Kirt McClure, Jason Lathrop and Casey Hallgarth find themselves outnumbered during line prac­hafF and Tyler Pederson, who had singled. tice Tuesday. According to McClure, the camp hopefully will be able to strengthen the high school program with new athletes

Lugazi tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom schooled in the football fundamentals when they arrive at the prep level. This year, the week-long camp already has more thanof the inning on consecutive singles by Alio 40 participants at the grade school, junior high and high school levels. The camp will be repeated again next year, before footballand Enzama. season begins, McClure added. The camp will runs each day and comes to a conclusion on Saturday.

Alio eventually scored on a wild pitch andEnzama on a passed ball.

Uganda had runners on second and thirdwith no outs but Mehlhaff struck out two andgot the third out on a ground ball.

Indians can't solve King Felix in 5-1 loss to M'sUganda grabbed the lead in the fifth when SEATTLE iAPl — No matter ans on Tuesday night. 0-2 pitch through the infield. throw for strikes at any time."

Olaa singled and Alio walked. Olaa scored how much the Cleveland Indians "Other than the 35,000 fans But every time Hernandez Seattle has won 14of15 atthe winning run from second when Oregon tried to avoid thinking about wearing their Felix things, it found himself in trouble the In­ home and Hernandez improvedshortstop Brett Falkner's throw to first in an what Felix Hernandez did the was kind of hard not to notice dians failed to capitalize as they to 8-0 with a 1.53 ERA overattempt to complete a double play went wild. last time he was on the mound, it," Indians outfielder Brett Lil­ lost their seventh straight. his last 13 starts. He left to a

Alio, who struck out eight and walked two, the 39,000 fans — most of them libridge said. "He's an elite guy. He's thrown long ovation with two outs inreached his pitch count limit with one out in clad in yellow shirts commemo­ It was the first start for the ball extremely well the last the eighth after throwing 105the sixth. rating his perfect game — made Hernandez i12-5l since tossing two months. He's phenomenal," pitches. It was the final momentAfter getting a second out, reliever Job it hard to forget. the 23rd perfect game in major Cleveland manager Manny Acta in a night where nearly every

Echon gave up a single but then got Ethan Hernandez wasn't perfect, but league history last week against said. "A lot of people don't un­ move Hernandez made wasMarshall to line back to him to preserve the he was very good throwing 7 2-3 Tampa Bay. Any dreams of derstand. They just think about greeted by noise.victory. innings and allowing just one Hernandez throwing another velocity with him. It's not about Most of the crowd was cladUganda's official series record is 1-2 but run, and the Seattle Mariners perfecto ended after just three velocity. It's about those second­ in yellow shirts with the words

the team plans on playing more fiiendship won their seventh straight with pitches when Cleveland leadofF ary pitches that he has that are "King of Perfection" honoring hisgames. a 5-1 win over the reeling Indi­ hitter Jason Kipnis singled on a well above average. He's able to perfect game.

SCOREBOARDMLB MLS

Wilson to start at QBAMERICAN LEAGUE NAllONAL LEAGUE EASTERNCONFERENCE

East Division East Division W L T Pts GE GA

W 72L Put GB W L Put G B Sp o rting Kansas City 14 7 4 46 31 22

New York 51 585 Washington 77 46 626 Nevv York 13 7 5 44 43 36 for Seahawks FridayTampa Bay 68 55 553 4 Atla nt a 70 53 569 7 Hous ton 11 6 8 41 37 29Baltimore 67 56 545 5 New York 57 66 463 20 Chi cago 12 7 5 41 30 26Boston 59 64 480 13 Phi ladelphia 57 66 463 20 DC 11 8 4 37 37 30 RENTON, Wash. iAPl — After two dynamic second-halfToronto 56 66 459 15'/z M i am i 57 67 460 20'/z M ontreal 1 1 13 3 36 39 44 performances, rookie Russell W ilson is going to get his op­

Central Division Columbus 8 8 6 30 23 24Central Division

W 75L Put GB Ph i ladelphia 7 12 3 24 24 28 portunity with the Seattle Seahawks' starting offense.

W 67L Put GB Cinonnati 49 605 New England 6 13 5 23 27 31

Chicago 55 549 Pittsburgh 67 56 545 7'/z Toronto EC 5 14 5 20 27 43 And by starting Wilson, finding a winner in one of theDetroit 65 57 533 2 St Louis 66 56 541 8 WESTERNCONFERENCE last remaining quarterback competitions in the NFL willKansas City 55 67 451 12 Milwaukee 56 66 459 18 W L T Pt s GE GACleveland 54 69 439 13'/z Chicago 47 75 385 27 14 6 5 47 48 32 drag on another week closer to the start of the regularMinnesota 51 71 418 16 Houston 39 84 317 35'/z 13 10 3 42 37 32 season.West Division 11 6 7 40 34 24

West Division W L Put GB 1 1 11 4 37 44 40 Seattle coach Pete Carroll, who announced on TuesdayW

L 51Put GB San Fianosco 68 55 553 10 9 7 37 28 33

Texas 71 582 Los Angeles 67 57 540 1 '/z 8 11 8 32 33 35 that Wilson will start against Kansas City on Friday,Oakland 66 56 541 5 Anzona 62 61 5(A 6 7 9 6 27 15 26 doesn't care what the conventional beliefs are. Carroll saidLos Angeles 63 60 512 8'/z S an Diego 5 5 70 440 14 8 15 2 26 32 36Seattle 60 64 484 12 Colorado 48 73 397 19 5 13 6 21 24 42 the decision on his starting quarterback could be made as

Wedneaday'a Games Sunday'a GamesRESULTS/SCHEDULE Thuraday'a Games Wedneaday'a Games late as the week of the regular-season opener.

Toronto FC at Columbus, 7 30 EC Dallas at Los Angeles, 7 p mAll times EDT Toronto (Happ 2 U at Detroit Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 2 10 p m pm New York at Sporting Kansas eWe told you we were going to need preseason to figure

AMERICAN LEAGUE (Veilandei 12 7L 1 05 p m Miami at Auzona, 340 p m, 1st game Chicago at D C United, 7 30 City,9 pmTueaday'a Games L A Angels (C Wilson 99) at Boston Pittsburgh at San Diego, 6 35 p mpm

this thing out and I think we' re moving along positively andDetroit 5, Toronto 3 (FMorales 34L 7 10 p m Atlanta at Washington,7 05 p m Friday'a Games Wednesday, Aug. 29Kansas City 1, Tampa Bay 0, 10 innings Oakland (B Colon 10-9) at Tampa Bay Cinonnati at Philadelphia, 7 05 p m I have no concern about the timing of this other than we

Real Salt Lake at Philadelphia, Columbus at Philadelphia, 8 p mL A Angels 5, Boston 3 (Cobb 78L 7 10 p m Colorado at N Y Mets, 7 10 p m 7 30 p m Cbivas USA at New England, need information and we need to figure it out," Carroll said.Baltimore 5, Texas 3 Minnesota (Diamond 10-5) at Texas Houston at St Louis,815pm B pmChicago White Sox 7, N Y Yankees 3 (Darvisb 12 9L 8 05 p m Miami at Auzona, 940 p m, 2nd game Saturday's Games NevvYoikat DC United,8 pm 'This is about competition. This is what we' ve alwaysOakland 4, Minnesota 1 San Eianosco at L A Dodgers, 10 10 D C United at Montreal, 4 30Seattle 5, Cleveland 1 National League pm been about and if somebody doesn't see it that way then

pm hidey, Aug. 31Wedneaday'a Games Tueaday'a Games Thuraday'a Games New England at Columbus, Colorado at Portland, 10 30 p m they don't understand us and I can't do anything about

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 1 10 p m Washington 4, Atlanta 1 Colorado (Cbatvvcod 33) at N Y Mets 7 30 p mMinnesota at Oakland, 3 35 p m Cinonnati 5, Philadelphia 4 (J Santana 6-9L 1 10 p m that.Toronto FC at Houston, Saturday, Sept. 1Cleveland at Seattle,340 p m Colorado 6, N Y Mets 2 Houston (Keucbel1 5) at St Louis 8 30 p m Philadelphia at New England,Toronto at Detroit, 7 05 p m Milwaukee 5, Chicago Cubs 2 iWeslbrook 12 9L 1 45 p m

'This is a great competitive opportunity to watch and forVancouver at Portland, 7 30 p m

L A Angels at Boston, 7 10 p m St Louis 7, Houston 0 Cinonnati (Cueto 16-6) at Philadelphia 10 30 p m Montreal at Columbus, 7 30 p m me to oversee as a coach and it's exciting and it's been funBaltimore at Texas, 8 05 p m Miami 6, Auzona 5, 10 innings (Hamels146L 705 pm Colorado at San Jose, 10 30 p m Toronto EC at Sporting KansasN Y Yankees at Chicago White Sox, San Diego 7, Pittsburgh 5, 10 innings Atlanta (Hanson 12 5) at San Fianosco Seattle FC at Cbivas USA, City, 8 30 p m to see it through and we' re going to finish it up the next8 10 p m San Eianosco 4, L A Dodgers 1 (Zito 9 8L 10 15 p m 10 30 p m couple of weeks."

If nothing else, the two performances Rom Wilson atSan Diego at Minnesota, 8 p m San Eianoscoat Denver,4 pm Baltimore at St Louis, 7 p m

NFL Seattle at Kansas City, 8 p m Carolina at N Y Jets, 8 p m Kansas City at Green Bay, 7 p m least piqued interest in what he could do with the startingThuraday'a Games Chicago at N Y Giants, 8 p m Wednesday, Aug. 29 New Orleans at Tennessee, 7 p m

Green Bay at Cinonnati, 7 p m Saturday's Games Tampa Bay at Washington,7 30 p m Cinonnati at lndianapol s, 7 p m offense for the Seahawks iNo. 22, APPro32l. He's completedJacksonville at Baltimore, 7 30 p m Indianapol s at Washington, 4 p m New England at N Y Giants, 7 30 p m Buffalo at Detroit, 7 p m 22 of 33 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns and oneAuzona at Tennessee, 8 p m Detroit at Oakland, 7 p m Miami at Dallas, 8 30 p m Chicago at Cleveland, 7 30 p m

Friday'a Games Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 7 p m Thursday, Aug. 30 Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7 30 p m interception.New England at Tampa Bay, 7 30 p m Houston at New Orleans, 8 p m Atlanta at Jacksonville, 6 30 p m Oakland at Seattle, 10 p mPhiladelphia at Cleveland, 7 30 p m St Louis at Dallas, 8 p m N Y Jets at Philadelphia, 6 35 p m San Diego at San Eianosco, 10 05 p m Wilson has also run for 92 yards and a touchdown. HisAtlanta at Miami, 7 30 p m Sunday'a Games Minnesota at Houston, 7 p m Denver at Anzona, 11 p m passer rating of 110.5 ranks third among all qualifying QBs

in the preseason behind Philadelphia rookie Nick Foles andAtlanta starter Matt Ryan.

Valenoa to Pavvtucket (IL) promotion of OE Brandon Short to Birmingham APPALACHIAN STATE Named EE ralentinLITTLE LEAGUE W.S. CHICAGOWHITE SOX Placed OE Aleiandro (SL) assistant volleyball coach "I definitely imagined myself always being successful. I

At South Willie maport, Pa De Aza on the 15day DL, retroactive to Aug 18 Can-Am League AUGUSTA STATE Named Couitney BoydAlllimea EDT Recalled OE Jordan Danks from Charlotte (IL) NEWARK BEARS Signed OE Charlie Stew women's assistant basketball coach knew one thing, I was going to do everything I could to be

Double Elimination MINNESOTATWINS Recalled RHP Liam ait Released OE Quentin Davis BUFFALO Suspended LB Kbalil Mack from successful," Wilson said. "That's what I always do no matterHenduks from Rochester (IL) FOOTBALL the football team indefinitely

Tueaday'a Games OAKLAND ATHLETICS Reinstated OE Setb National Football League CHOWAN Named Lee Branscome men' s what the situation is."Lugazi, Uganda 3, Gresham, Oie 2 Smith from the 15 day DL Placed LHP Jordan CAROLINA PANTHERS Placed CB Nate assistant basketball coachNuevo Laredo, Mexico 6, Willemstad, Curacao Noibeito on the 15day DL, retroactive to Aug Ness on iniured reserve LEES-MCRAE Named J T Blair men's as Of course, this is just the preseason. And Friday against2, Willemstad eliminated 18 Opaoned 2B Jemile Weeks to Sacramento CHICAGO BEARS Placed DT DeMauo sistant basketball coach a good Kansas City defense will give the first indication ofKtaluma, Calif 5, Eaiitield, Conn 0, Eaiitield (PCL) Designated RHP Graham Godfrey for Pressley on the waved iniured list NEW MEXICO Named Josiah Downingeliminated assignment DENVER BRONCOS Removed S Jim alpine eki coach whether Wilson might be able to carry his efforts into the

TAMPA BAY RAYS Reinstated DH Luke Leonbard from the physically unable to-perloim TEXASTECH Dismissed LB Daniel CobbToday's Games Scott from the 15day DL Opaoned SS Sean list and added him to the 90-man roster Waved from the football team regular season and increase the debate over whether he or

Game 23 Aguadulce, Panama vs Tokyo Roduguez to Durham (IL) CB Joshua Moore XAVIER Expelled men's basketball E Dez Matt Flynn should be the starter for the opener Sept. 9 at4 pm TORONTO BLUE JAYS Selected the contract DETROIT LIONS Placed TE Nathan Oveibay WellsGame 24 Goodlettsville, Tenn vs San of CYoivitToiiealba from New Hampshire (EL) and S Don Caiey on the waved iniured I st Monday'a Tra naa etio na Arizona.Antonio, 8 p m Signed CB Isaac Madison Claimed DT Bobby BASEBALL

National League Skinner off vvaivers from the N Y Giants American LeagueThuraday'a Games ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Recalled RHP INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Acquired CB Josh BOSTON RED SOX Fired pitching coach

Game 25 Nuevo Laredo, Mexico vs Game Sam Demel from Reno (PCL) Gurdy from the St Louis Barns for an undis Bob McClure Named Randy Niemann pitching23 loser, 4 p m CHICAGO CUBS Selected the contract of closed draft pick in 2014 coach for the remainder of the seasonGame 26 K t a luma, Calif vs Game 24 loser, LHP Cbus Rusin from lovva (PCL) Opaoned MIAMI DOLPHINS Waived RB Ryan LOS ANGELES ANGELS Reinstated RHPBpm LHP Jeff Beliveau and INE Acean Cardenas Mabaffey Jordan Walden from the 15day DL Optioned

to lovva Transferred RHP Matt Garza to the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Waved DL Jona LHP Hisanou Takabasbi to Salt Lake (PCL)Friday'a Games 60-day DL than Eanene, OL Kyle Hill and PK Cbns Koepplin MINNESOTATWINS Assigned RHP Nick

Rain day, no games scheduled CINCINNATI BEDS Recalled C Dionei Na SAN DIEGO CHARGERS Waived S Nick Polk Blackburn and INE Tsuyosbi Nisbioka outugbt to Lauran Rinkervaiio from Louisville (Ill Opaoned RHP Logan TAMPA BAYBUCCANEERS WaivedWR Rochester (IL)Saturday's Games Ondrusek to Louisville Wallace Wugbt Claimed WR Jordan Sbipley off OAKLAND ATHLETICS Reinstated LHP Brett

International championship Game 23 winner COLORADO ROCKIES Reinstated RHP vvaivers from Cinonnati Anderson from the 60-day DL Designated Nine year old Lauran Rinker wasvs Game25vvinnet 1230p m Jboulys Cbaon from the 15 day DL Placed OE TENNESSEETITANS Placed LBGerald C Anthony Reeker for assignment Opaoned the firSt PerSOn to finiSh the inau­U S championship, Game 24 winner vs Game Enc Young Jr on the 15day DL, retroactive to McRatb on iniured reserve RHP Dan Stiaily to Sacramento (PCL) Acquired ra

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26 winner, 3 30 p m Aug 20 WASHINGTON REDSKINS Announced the SS Stephen Drew from Auzona for INE Sean gural Sprint Triathlon in ElginLOS ANGELES DODGERS Reinstated retirement of RB Clinton Ponis Jamieson Aug. 11. She won the town's Sprint

Sunday'a Games RHP Rubby De La Rosa from the 60-day DL Ultimate Indoor Football League TEXAS RANGERS Reinstated RHP Ryan Triathlon by taking the lead earlyAt Lamade Stadium Optioned RHP Javy Gueiia to Albuquerque FLORIDA TARPONS Signed WBiDB Allen Dempster from the restucted list Opaoned OE

Third Place (PCL) Assigned RHP Amalio Diaz to Great Daniels Jr Leonys Martin to Round Rock (PCL) in the run, then adding to it in bothInternational iunnei up vs U S iunnei up, 11 Lakes (MWL) HOCKEY TORONTO BLUE JAYS Opaoned 3BYan the bicycle and swim legs.am NEWYORK METS Placed RHP Jeremy American Hockey League Gomes to Las Vegas (PCL)

Hefnei on the paternity leave I st Recalled LHP MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS Signed E Maib Van National LeagueWorld Championship Robert Carson from Buffalo (IL) Guilder and E Andre Bouvet Moiuseette ATLANTA BRAVES Agreed to terms vvitb 1B

International champion vs U S champion, PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Recalled RHP ECHE Lyle Overbay on a minor league contract and3pm Philippe Aumont from Lebigb Valley (IL) FLORIDA EVERBLADES Agreed to terms assigned him to Gvvinnett (IL) Proudly

PITTSBURGH PIRATES Opaoned RHP Kyle with E Matt Marquardt LOS ANGELES DODGERS Agreed to termsMcPberson and LHP Justin Wtson to lndiia READING ROYALS Agreed to termswith E with RHP Daniel Caiela on a minor league Sponsored Chevronnapol s (Ill Recalled RHP Daniel McCutcben Jesse Todd contract

TRANSACTIONS from Indanapolis MOTORSPORTS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Reinstated 3B by: ®BASEBALL ST LOUIS CARDINALS Agreed to terms NASCAR Reinstated Truck Seues dover Plaodo Polanco from the 15day DL Opaoned

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Reduced the vvitb RHP Jake Westbrook on a one yeai Aaron Pike 1B Hector Luna to Lebigb Valley (IL)threegame suspension of Cinonnati C Devin contract through 2013 SOCCER PITTSBURGH PIRATES Reinstated RHP La Grande www. byrn ecol I /oemMesoraco to tvvo games SAN DIEGO PADRES Extended their player Major League Soccer Chad Quails from the bereavement list Recalled

American League development contract with Lake Elsinore (Cal) COLORADO RAPIDS Signed M Hendry RHP Kyle McPberson and LHP Jusan Wilson 804 21st St. STORAGE TANKS - FUELS - FREIGHT HAULINGBALTIMORE ORIOLES Assigned 1B Coiy through the 2014 season Thomas from Indianapolis (IL) Designated RHP Juan Convenient Locations to Serve YotnSegui and C Brett Eiantini to the GCL Ouoles Eastern League EC DALLAS Signed E Manas Jara Cruz for assignment Placed INE Jordy Mercer P.O. Box 1112 Walla Walla, WABOSTON RED SOX Placed OE Cail Crawford ALTOONA CURVE Received RHP Jason COLLEGE on the paternity leave list Promoted LHP Kns La Grande, OR 1205 N. 11tI1 Pendleton. ORon the 15day DL, retroactive to Aug 20 Townsend from Bradenton (ESL) WESTCOAST CONFERENCE Named Brad Johnson from Altoona (EL) to lndianapol s and La Grande, OR 97850 804 21et Street 509-5274140 518 S.W. 6tI1Reinstated OE Daniel Nava and RHPVicente Carolina League Huilbut senior assonate commissioner for RHP EnkTuigeon from Bradenton (EStl to 5414I63-4932 14I00-5724I900 541 -276 4361Padilla from the 15day DL Optioned 3B Danny WINSTON SALEM GASH Announced the external relations Altoona 5 963-4932

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CANYONNOTESKATY NESBITT

Kids, gown-Ups

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wildfireaking time off the firstof August meant I notonly missed the county By Katy Nesbitt McCormack along with

fair, but I risked missing a The Observer Debbie Wentz proved theyforest fire story. Kids and grown-ups alike could count better than their

Happily, the fair was bril­ joined in the fun at the Wal­ competitors and easily wonliantly covered by our Oregon lowa County Stockgrowers the event. First place youthState intern, Don Iler, and no Rodeo Saturday afternoon sorting team was comprisedfires broke out while I was at the Wallowa County of brothers Tyrel and Wyatt Katy Nesbitt/The Observer

gone. Fairgrounds. Warnock and cousin B.J. Rod Childers and Barry Qualle compete in the muley roping competition at theToday I await news of a The now famous world Warnock. Wallowa County Stockgrowers Rodeo.

fire reported at 7:40 last championship rock jack The branding competi­night that had grown to building competition paired tion, where teams of three Saturday evening at1,200 acres by this morning. off ranch hands into teams roped and"branded"calves the Stockgrowers dinner,I don't even know what it' s this year and Todd Nash with mustard, was won by the winning rock jack was .A- ~lcalled yet, but it's in Cache and B.J. Warnock finished the team of Beau Botts, auctioned for more thanCreek in the Hells Canyon well ahead of the winning Ryan Raymond and Clint $1,340. weikll... - " ­

National Recreation Area. team of Matt Proffet and Shaffer. Additional donationsI'm a little amped. Doug Peterson — but were The Stockgrowers rodeo brought the total to moreThe beautiful thing about given the second place prize highlights skills used in than $5 000 to be donated to I

being a reporter instead of because the Proffet-Peterson real ranching. This year' s an Oregon Cattlemen's As­ II~

a being a fire fighter is I get team's rock jack was bet­ working dog event was won sociation account to benefitto follow all the action AND ter built, according to the by Mason Winebarger and ranchers who lost range andsleep in my own bed tonight. judges. Fred Steen won the working cattle in the catastrophicI get to shower and cook my The one lap horse race, horse event. Steen, along wildland fires in Malheur bown food and go to base camp the final event of the day, with Anna Yost, took first in and Harney counties.and talk shop, nattily clad in was handily won by Lisa muley roping, roping cows Each year the Stockgrow­green and yellow. Morgan of Imnaha's Grouse inot mules). Yost took first ers recognize exceptionalM y first fire was one quar­ Creek Ranch. Scott Shear of in the steer stopping event, livestock and hay producers

ter acre in size. M aybe. the Triple Creek Ranch took as well. in the county. This year theWe applied full suppression first in the half trot, half run A new event for kids at Honorary Cattleman Ben Katy Nesbitt/The Observer

methods including spading one lap race. the rodeo was wild ewe Tippet of the year went to Jamie McCormack of Joseph, with Janie McCormackevery square inch and cold In the sorting competi­ milking in which Sonora and Grassman of the Year and Debbie Wentz, won the cattle sorting competition attrailing, i.e., crawling on one' s tion, Jamie and Janie Blair took first. was Dennis Sheehy. the Wallowa County Stockgrowers Rodeo.hands and knees feeling forhot spots with bare hands tobe sure it w as "cold, dead, out." Stewards seek to improve rangelandmanagementDamage her manicure

A female co-worker pro­ By Katy Nesbitt monitoring practices. He and Water Conservation Bureau of Land Manage­ the past that a judge wouldtested that it would damage The Observer said the hope is to prevent District can work as consul­ ment and universities. look at permittee monitoringher manicure. Our boss As stewards of the land and discourage suits over tants," said Warnock. "This Wallowa Valley District with a "jaundiced eye" andpointed to the ground, largely they graze, Eastern Oregon processes. In a recent suit is very important. More Ranger Ken Gebhardt said, see it as self-serving. He saidunsympathetic. ranchers are being asked to in Colorado, a judge threw lawsuits will come out. "Range management is a if the Forest Service signed

That quarler-acre fire tem­ share monitoring respon­ out a case brought by the We' ve always been proac­ partnership. Monitoring can off on the processes it mayporarily cured me of a raging sibilities with rangeland Western Watersheds Proj­ tive in Wallowa County only help us." justify practices with thesinus infection. It was an injec­ managers. ects because a cooperative and we need to stay that Gebhardt said good moni­ courts. He said he agreedtion of adrenaline to respond Skye Krebs, rancher monitoring agreement was way." toring has allowed grazing with McCormack that docu­to a wildfire and suppress it. and Public Lands Council in place. Rancher Sharon Beck of in steelhead spawning areas menting with photos insteadKick it's butt, so to speak. past president, along with McCormack said the Cove said she was concerned because the timing of turn­ of stacks of paper were goodM y fire mentor, Paul U.S. Forest Service Range Forest Service provides ac­ that there was an assump­ ing out livestock onto the ways to track substantiative

Gleason, likened firefighting Conservationist Jamie cepted monitoring methods tion that the protocol range has been adjusted to data.to war and was a student of McCormack, shared ideas and, with the permittee, will the Forest Service uses is protect redds, or nests, dur­ Wallowa County Stock­the Chinese philosopher Sun to improve management delineate monitoring areas correct. Krebs said a lot of ing spawning season. growers' President ToddTzu. Knowing your enemy methods at the annual Wal­ within the allotment. cases are lost because of lack Nash asked for a motion toand the terrain in which you lowa County Stockgrowers McCormack said equip­ of monitoring, not Rom bad Ranchers get training provide $2,000 for permit­fight is paramount to victory, meeting Saturday ment is minimal to analyze monitoring. Permittee Rod Childers tees who filed as interven­so said Sun Tzu. morning. grass stubble height and Oregon State Univer­ said a lot of ranchers have ers in a lawsuit against the

Gleason was so heads-up Krebs said the Lands woody species browse. She sity Extension Agent attended training, includ­ Forest Service filed Canyonabout safety that he boiled Council has been working suggested a camera and a John Williams said the ing one led last fall by the Preservation Council on 15down 18 fire fighting "watch with the Forest Service for ruler as the best tools. protocols used are broadly National Riparian Service allotments. It was unani­out situations" and ten fire many years to put together accepted by the Society of Team on Swamp Creek. mously approved.orders into four words: "Look­ a program that would ben­ Collecting data Range Managers, National Longtime Wallowa County So far, the suit hasouts, Communication, Escape efit both ranchers and land A permittee, or a designat­ Resource Conservation Ser­ Rancher Mack Birkmaier racked up $70,000 in legalRoutes, and Safety zones, managers to avoid future ed agent trained in agreed vice, the Forest Service, the said he had been worried in costs.otherwise known as LCES. lawsuits. methods, would collect data

Earlier this month the Krebs said, 'The Oregon to be kept on file. The ForestFlathead Hot Shots of Cattlemen's Association Service will validate theMontana backed off a fire for attorney said most cases data collected and submit­ Laparoscopic procedures can nowfear of their safety. This crew involve lack of monitoring ted, said McCormack. Shewouldn't fight where they and good data." encouraged permittees to be done here with General Surgeonwere unsure of their environ­ A task force put together keep it simple and focus onment and their enemy. by the Forest Service deter­ short term grazing impacts Dr. Kenneth Rose

By the time you read this mined there was a lack of that will yield informationa news story on the fire's defensible monitoring and on long term effects. • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

status will have been written the agency has been looking "The Forest Service will • Laparoscopic Bowel Resection

and we' ll find out how today' s for ways to address that gap still monitor, but with fewer • Laparoscopic Hernia Repairfleet of retardant planes through cooperative agree­ bodies it will help supple­large and small, helicopters ments. These agreements ment and provide more The Surgery Clinic is located in the newand helitankers have accom­ have been highly successful information for our files," Parkway Health & Wellness Center, iVINI 5 Il~plished in the steep, canyon in Wyoming and Colorado, said McCormack. next to Wattowa Memorial Hospital. Ncountry. said Krebs, and encour­ Cynthia Warncock has Call today for a consultation 541.426.3870.I had a friend who would aged allotment permitees been tracking a lawsuit

get upset at firefighters be­ to sign on to the voluntary filed in 2011 claiming theing excited to go to a fire. I program. Forest Service didn't providerationalized, "It's not that we Krebs said in light of bud­ enough monitoring infor­want the woods to burn up, get and stafF cuts through­ mation on 15 allotments init's that we want to be there out the federal government, Eastern Oregon.

Wallowa Memorial HospitalWe treat you likefamily

if it is." Today, telling a fire he hoped to raise aware­ aWallowa Resources andstory is thrill enough. ness for the need of good the Wallowa County Soil 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise, OR 97828 • 541-426-3111 • www.wchcd.org

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The Observer & Baker City Herald

HAPPENINGSRamsey simulcastto be aired in La Grande

Nationally-known financial author, radiohost and television personality Dave Ramseyis the presenter in a Sept. 21 business andleadership simulcast received in hundreds oflocations across the country, including ValleyFellowship Church in La Grande.

Ramsey will give his talk on "EntreLead­ership," a system he defines as "the processof leading to cause a venture to grow andprosper." Topics in his presentation include

leadership development, aculture of excellence, the art of

~.q selling, thriving and leading dur­ing chaos, and more.

Valley Fellowship, with thehelp of Legacy Ford and Grande

Ramsey Ronde Sign Company, will hostthe simulcast. Mat Barber,

owner of Grande Ronde Sign, said the eventis a great opportunity for Union County resi­dents to learn from a master businessmanand creative leader.

"People will also have the opportunity to rr,"i

meet and network with other like minded'

, '~g otbusiness and organization leaders from ".e' "t

Union County," Barber added.Cost for the event is $39 and includes a

workbook and lunch. To sign up, go to http//' e+ rs.

www.d aver amsey.corn/entrele ader ship/simul­irs

cast/Union County Chamber members will

have an opportunity to sign up through theChamber and receive a 10 percent discount. Trish Verges photo

A portion of the purchase price will go the Conditions were just right Aug. 15 for several field burnings, including one on Courtney Lane in the Grande Ronde Valley.Chamber.

Legacy earns President's AwardLegacy Ford Lincoln on Island Avenue is

among an elite group of Ford and Lincolndealerships to be recognized with the 2011President's Award by Ford Motor Company.

The prestigious award honors dealershipsthat excelled in automotive retailing in 2011,providing exceptional customer service andsatisfaction. e sssmo ewi ro a n e

In Ford's Seattle Region, only nine dealersout of about 130 are honored. Sean Weingar­ten, northwest regional manager for Ford, By Tiish Yerges to their fields. She records allsaid that in order to win the award, dealers Observer Correspondent this information on the Smokemust exceed customer expectations every day In the past three years, Management Log.in every department. propane burning has nearly Permits for open burning are

'The pursuit of excellence is not for the replaced open burning by the $10 an acre, and $8 of that goesfaint of heart. It requires passion, tenacity majority of farmers in Union to the state, Teeter said. Theand hard work," he said. County. remaining $2 goes to Union

Legacy also won the award in 2004, 2006, Business Secretary Terrie 4 ,,"t,' County Grass Growers Associa­2009 and 2011. Teeter of the Imbler Rural Fire tion. Propane burning permits

Protection District is in charge of are $2 an acre, and that includesMarsing joins RE/MAX Union County's smoke manage­ re-flaming. Permits can beas licensed broker ment and burning permits. She acquired before 5 p.m. but the

Lifelong Union County resident Christy stated that over the past three burn must be finished or shutMarsing recently became a licensed broker years, an increasing number of down by 6 p.m.

with the RE/MAX real estate farmers are choosing propane "August is really a busyteam serving northeast Oregon. burning over open burning. month for burning permits," Tee­

Prior to joining the company, 'This year over 99 percent of ter said. 'When a farmer gets aMarsing spent many years our farmers do propane burn­ Trish Verges photo permit to burn, I have to call theworking in the areas of public ing," she said.eWe only have Business Secretary Terrie Teeter, right, of the Imbler Rural Fire State Forestry Service and tellrelations, customer service, eight acres that are scheduled Protection District is in charge of Union County's smoke manage­ them the field's coordinates. I

Marsing ma rketing and technology based for open burning this year." ment and burning permits. At left is her assistant Natasha Roberts. also call 9-1-1 and give them thepromotions. She said she looks Propane burning produces names of the crossroads where

forward to leveraging her experience to pro­ less smoke, and this is good a second time to achieve the up for field burning before the the field is located. That waym ote properties. news for air quality, but it is desired effect on the crop. season starts. They must also they will be able to distinguish

The local RE/MM office is located at 2106 more expensive than open burn­ The open burning season submit land maps to indicate between a field burning and anIsland Avenue. Reach Marsing at 541-963­ ing. Farmers who propane burn, extends from June 30 to Sept. where their fields are located, actual fire."1000, ext 306, or by cell, 541-786-1613. must usually re-flame the field 30. Farmers are required to sign and Teeter assigns numbers See Burning / Page 2B

3erry Grant expandsMt. Emily Ale House

Jerry Grant, owner of the Mt. EmilyAle House, says he's expanding his hours

Local sportsof operation and adding new

sservices. talk radioGrant said the ale house at1202 Adams Avenue is nowopen seven days a week, and announcerserving a brunch on Sundays.

Grant Also , the business now has aso sr

fully stocked bar and servesmixed drinks as well as beer and wine. moving on

The new hours are 11:30 a.m.— 10 p.m.M onday -Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m . • Johnny Ballgame takesSundays.

— From staff reports job with Ontario station

By Bill RautenstrauchAbout this column The Observer

Small Business Happenings covers North­ Sad news for chuckleheads: Johnnyeast Oregon's small-business community. The Ballgame, the man who kept localcolumn carries news about business events, sports fans informed, entertained­startups and owners and employees who earn and amused — for two years with hisawards and recognition or make significant one-of-a-kind talk radio show, is movinggains in their careers. on.

There is no charge for inclusion in the column, Ballgame, known off-air by his real / . ; .

' ys )

which is editorial in nature and is not ad space or name of John Mallory, is headed fora marketing tool. Products and services will be KSRV radio in Ontario, in hot pursuitdiscussed only in general terms. of radio fame and fortune. He said he' s Bill Reutenstreuch /The Observer

Email items to billr@lagrandeobseiver.corn or sorry to leave La Grande, but the Johnny Ballgame, also known as John Mallory, is excited to be moving on up to biggercall them in to 541-963-3161. See Voice / Page 2B and better things.

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BURNING this valley," said Teeter. "It' s VOICE ship. chance to come back to La sports climbing. MalloryContinued from 1B more ddficult to forecast than Continued from 1B The big difference was, Grande and become, once built a humorous, give-and­

other places." Mallory did it for Bee. more, Johnny Ballgame. take relationship with hisTeeter admits there are The DEQ air quality data Treasure Valley stretching 'It was only one day a It was an opportunity to listeners, affectionately dub­

times when smoke manage­ base gives Teeter current Rom Vale in Oregon to Boise week instead of five. I wasn' t do what Mallory calls old bing the most avid ones, thement can be stressful. figures on smoke particles in in Idaho is a step up the getting paid but I didn' t school broadcasting, and he Sequent callers, as "chuck­

'The job can be stressful the air. She consults this data broadcasting food chain. care. I knew I was decent at jumped at it. leheads."at times, especially when I base before giving her "go His said his ultimate it, and I loved it,"he said. Johnny Ballgame went on He said he is pleasedgive permission to burn and ahead" to a farmer. career goal is the big time, The Ballgame show the air in La Grande May 1, and proud with the show'sthen five minutes later, the "The DEQ won't allow and he wouldn't mind going twice won Idaho Press Club 2010, broadcasting five days success. He said it camewind changes directions," us to burn fields if smoke to work someday for ESPN, awards, and, through the a week, three hours a day. to the point where he wassaid Teeter. "I have driven out particles in the air m easure the national sports broad­ university, Mallory got a gig Over time, many local play­ paid the ultimate compli­to some fields in those situa­ 7 or above," said Teeter. "Last cast network he calls "the with KMAX radio, calling ers and coaches shared the ment all sports broadcast­tions to check on things." Monday it was 10.7 particles mothership." play-by-play for women' s mike with Mallory, including ers seek.

Ideally, a northwest wind — too high to burn." "I don't know if anybody basketball and, occasionally, those Rom Eastern Oregon "People walk up to me andis one of the better winds Field burning has an im­ gets into a job like I have football. He said he was just University. say, 'Hey, Ballgame, what didfor field burning, but in the pact on air quality, but "we' re and stays in one place 40 where he wanted to be at "I think I did a good job you think of the game lastmorning a south wind usu­ trying to keep it minimal," years. My ultimate goal is that time in his life, doing promoting EOU, and they night?' " he said.ally blows. said Teeter. '%e're not trying to work in a major league exactly what he wanted to did a good job promoting Mallory said he's alwaysTeeter's decision to grant to upset anyone. It's just part city. I want to get off the do. me," Mallory said. considered La Grande his

or refuse a burning permit of what farmers have to do." air, get in my car, and go to "It was awesome doing Mallory also lined up second home, and after hisdepends on several sources Teeterwill notissue the ballpark," the ebullient the football, traveling on the interviews with non-local stint here, will ever afterof data, the National burning permits around Mallory said Friday, his plane with the Vandals," he personalities, people like think of it as his first. HeOceanic and Atmospheric special events in the county final day at KLBM in La said. Oregon State football coach said he's grateful for theAdministration website, the like the Union County Fair, Grande. After graduation, Mal­ Mike Riley and Oregon support the communityDepartment of Environ­ the Cherry Festival in Cove, Certainly, Mallory, a 1998 lory's radio career went into State basketball coach Craig showed him during his timemental Quality's smoke par­ Cycle Oregon, Hells Canyon La Grande High School the dumps for a awhile and Robinson. He said it wasn' t with KLBM.ticle data base and advice Relay or the upcoming Elgin graduate, can't be faulted he took a sales job in a Bed, always easy to get a big "I'd like to thank all thefrom the State Forestry Opera House Centennial for ambition and initia­ Bath and Beyond store. In name on the show, and he chuckleheads, and Shain forService's weather forecaster Gala. tive. He started the Johnny La Grande, meanwhile, his admits to using subterfuge a bringing me here," he said.in Salem. Overall, field burning "is a Ballgame show in 2007, as high school fiiend Shain Bol­ time or two. And he held out someThe forecaster calls Teeter lot better than it used to be," a student at the University land had become program "Sometimes they thought hope that just maybe, John­

each morning at 10 a.m. with said Teeter, "and no fires got of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. director at KLBM and was we were calling Rom Port­ ny Ballgame will be back.a report on wind speed and away Rom the farmers last Then as now, the show car­ looking to beef up sports land, and we let them go on "There's some talk aboutdirection, inversions and year." ried a mix of local, state and coverage. thinking that," he said. carrying the show I do withother weather factors that For more information about national sports news, com­ '%e'd kept in touch It took a while, but the KSRV here. If that happens,may impact field burning. field burning permits call Tee­ plete with on-air interviews and he knew about the Johnny Ballgame show it will be the only syndicated

'The forecaster has a ter or her assistant Na tasha with sports personalities, show," Mallory said. Bol­ caught on, with the number sports show in Oregon,"hard time forecasting for Roberts at 541-534-6625. and calls from the listener­ land offered him a job, a of people calling in to talk Mallory said.

N.E.Oregon dusinesses refuse to sell Best Buy profit tanks 91 percentalcohol to minors, Sass SECC checK By Tiffany Hsu cal moment," Best Buy lion, or 4 cents a share, from

Los Angeles Times said during the reveal. On $128 million, or 34 centsTwelve out of 13 busi­ if they serve or sell alcohol to carry their own legal ID that LOS ANGELES — A day Tuesday, the company said a share, during the same

nesses visited in Joseph, a minor. identifies them as under 21 atter Best Buy Co. named its net income in its second period last year.La Grande, Elgin, Enter­ The OLCC offers a free and do not disguise their a turnaround expert as quarter, which ended Aug. Revenue dropped 3 per­prise, and Wallowa passed training course on how to age or lie to encourage the its new chief executive, 4, slid 91 percent to $12 mil­ cent to $10.5 billion.a check for alcohol sales to check ID's. Participants sale of alcohol. The Oregon the electronics retailerminors by refusing to sell learn how to identify false Driver license for a minor announced its profit fellalcohol to a minor volun­ identification and the laws carries a red border around 91 percent in the secondteer. The sales checks were regarding minors and the picture with the words quarter.performed July 26 by the alcohol. Additional training "Under 21 until" followed The sour earnings reportOregon Liquor Control opportunities are available by the date of his/her 21st came atter Best Buy an­ Your Exclusive DealerCommission. including classes for store birthday. nounced Hubert Joly, head

The sales check resulted clerks and service permit Under Oregon law, of Radisson and T.G.I. Fri­in a compliance rate of 92.4 holders. Interested persons businesses in cities with day's parent Carlson Cos., QNKTKPg~ D8 ss 'lR'll' lP Qx~g~~gq~percent which is significantly can call the local OLCC a population of 20,000 or as its new chief executive. ~k,f MKK $mm Rvez N~siiabove the 2011 statewide office to schedule a training more have an equal chance The Frenchman brings

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average of 76 percent. of being randomly selected "expertise in turnaround888-532-3422 + 541-962-2975The commission performs During the sales checks, for a minor decoy compli­ and growth" at "a criti­

the minor sales checks in ance check. A business can www.thun derrv.corna minor volunteer attemptsan effort to reduce drink­ to purchase alcohol from also be selected for a com ­ing by minors, which is a a licensed business to see pliance check if there is aserious problem throughout if stafF are checking ID's documented complaint ofthe state. The OLCC tests correctly and refusing to sales to minors. Businesseslicensed liquor businesses sell alcohol to anyone under in cities with a populationthroughout the year. Licens­ 21. Commission inspectors under 20,000 and unincorpo­ees or their employees could or other law enforcement rated areas in counties arebe held liable for alcohol­ officers supervise the minor not subject to these selectionrelated damages and injuries volunteers. The volunteers requirements.

La Grande streetscape work continuesImpacts are expected to be 963-1325; Community and 962-1307; and Andy Lindsey,

light this week as the City of Economic Development Di­ engineer Rom Anderson­La Grande's Big H con­ rector Charlie Mitchell, 541­ Perry, 541-963-8309.

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and the two alleys that run required Other speoaI rates and terms may be available including tmancmg for commercial use 'Offer valid from August I Z01Z untilOctober Z6 Z01Z Get $700 off on the Gator XUV BZ5i 6Z5i or 8550 Get $500 off on aII Gator XUV 550s Excludes TX Turf ProGators and

: • •between Elm and Depot on aII Heavy Outy XUV Power Steer mg models Available at participating dealers Prices and models may vary by dealer Before operating or

either side of Adams.ridmg always refer to the safety and operating information on the vehicle and in the operators manual Actual vehicle speed may varybased on belt wear tire selection vehicle weight fuel condition terrain and other environmental factors 'The engme horsepower and

Project contacts are City torque information are provided by the engme manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only Actual operating horsepower andtorque wiII be less Refer to the engine manufacturer s website for additional mformation John Oeeres green and yellow color scheme

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Auto dealers havingbest year since crisisBy Nathan BomeyDetroit Free Press said Cheryl Staples, sales

DETROIT, Mich.— Boost­ manager at Bob Maxeyed by the strongest new-ve­ Ford in Detroit. "Financinghicle market since 2007 and is getting a lot stronger, thewith 3,000 fewer competitors, banks are stepping up, them ost auto dealers are having customers are coming in withtheir most profitable year a lot more knowledge of thesince the financial crisis, products. The economy isaccording to a Detroit-based becoming a lot more stable,consulting firm's annual and it's driving customersstate of the industry report. into the stores." Jessica J. Trevino/Detroit Free Press

Sales per dealership are To be sure, there has been Ruby Richardson, 77, of Detroit, left, waits for her paperwork to be processed for her new2013 FordTaurus from Bobexpected to reach 805 this a painful shakeout. The U.S. Maxey Ford dealership in Detroit, Mich.year, according to Urban had 17,770 dealerships at theScience, the retail consultant end of June, unchanged from included four in Michigan, are greatly improved. ing to Autodata Corp. much inventory, a sign ofthat has tracked auto retail­ the end of 2011, but down which lost 10 dealerships 'They' re built better, Meanwhile, dealers are slowing economic growth in aing since 1990. That would 15 percent from 20,985 in overall during the first six they' re going to last and extracting more profit from market that has experiencedbe a 12 percent increase from 2007. Chrysler and President months of the year. they' re going to get better each sale. TrueCar.corn re­ meteoric expansion in the2011. Barack Obama's auto task John Frith, Urban Science fuel economy and get better ported that incentives — that last decade.

"I'm probably going to force stripped nearly one­ vice president, said the mar­ features," said Bill Golling, is, the amount automakers "It's a big challenge for thedouble that average number quarter of the automaker's ket seems to be "settling in" president of Golling Chrysler­ spend on rebates, special dealers right now," said Ham­here," said Jody Lee, new­ dealers of their franchises in at about 17,770 dealerships Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Bloom­ financing or lease subsidies ilton Gayden Urban Sci­car sales manager at Taylor 2009. GM severed ties with a after an average annual field Hills, Mich. — represented 8.2 percent ence's managing director inChevrolet.eWe've grown the smaller number, while Ford decline of 2.5 percent since New-vehicle sales are ofthe average transaction in China. "Their profit marginslast four years." bought out more than 100 1990. expected to come in between July, down from 8.6 percent a are eroding very quickly."Dealers that survived Lincoln dealers in its ongoing Dealers say customers 14.1 million and 14.4 million year earlier. That's particularly notable

General Motors' and Chrys­ reinvention of the luxury are buying because they' re for 2012. The industry sold In the world's largest car for GM, which sells more carsler's bankruptcies and Ford's brand. more confident in their job 8.4 million vehicles in the market, China, the retail in China than it does in theclose-out of its Mercury Saab, a former GM brand, stability, while others need first seven months of the picture is not as bright. U.S. In China, new-vehiclebrand are thriving. has closed 59 stand-alone to replace an old vehicle and year, up 12 percent from the Urban Science warned that sales are expected to hit

"It's very encouraging," dealerships this year. That have heard that new vehicles same period in 2011, accord­ auto dealers there have too about 19.5 million for 2012.

Court haltsBy Eric MortensonThe Oregonian cording to the Associated Press. vegetable growers are outraged. will make it harder to control escaped

Responding to opponents' worry Some farmers want to plant They describe canola as an "aggres­ canola plants, the motion says, and

canola rules that growing canola in the Willa­ canola for processing into cooking sive and weedy species" that easily many international buyers will notmette Valley would cause "irrepara­ oil or biodiesel fuel. They see canola cross-pollinates and contaminates purchase seeds that contain traces of

after farrrt ble harm" to valuable specialty seed as a valuable crop that can be safely other crops and carries pests and genetically modified material.crops, the Oregon Court of Appeals grown in rotation with grass seed or diseases. According to a motion filed They point to an Oregon Statehas ordered a temporary halt to grains. The state previously banned with the appeals court, canola pol­ University report that said some

oups say state rules that would have allowed canola from a 3.7 million acre pro­ len is documented to spread more seed buyers indicated they wouldcanola planting this fall. tected zone in the valley, but Aug. 3 than five miles and canola seed can "pull all contracts" if canola produc­

ey would The court issued a temporary revised that to allow canola plant­ remain in the soil for three years. tion is allowed.stay to an Oregon Department of ings at the edges of the zone. The motion says the Willamette Canola will do "irreparable harmAgriculture decision that would have Although the state decision opens Valley grows the majority of the and damage to a globally unique

cause opened perhaps 480,000 acres to 480,000 acres to canola, the agricul­ world's Brassica seed crops, a genus agricultural resource," opponentsgrowing canola. The decision puts a ture department believes only a frac­ that includes broccoli, turnip, radish, conclude.

'irreparable hold on planting until the court rules tion of that land would be planted in mustards, rutabaga and cabbage. In The motion was filed by Friends ofon objections raised by a coalition any given year. Farmers would grow addition, almost all of U.S. canola is Family Farmers, the Center for Food

harkt' of vegetable seed farmers and food it in rotation with other crops, plant­ genetically engineered for resistance Safety and Willamette Valley seedsafety activists. The court may rule ing canola two years out of any five. to Roundup, the most commonly used grower Frank Morton.on the case by the end of August, ac­ Specialty seed and fresh market agricultural herbicide. That resistance

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Women's clothes more.180 - Personals success when you will still be reluctant to plans you make are likely to come to fruition when you must go it alone for a while.

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AG INSURANCE TRI-COUNTY LOCAL VETERINARY NOTICE TO TRI-COUNTY COOP­ La Grande School ofFT Admin Assistant COOPERATIVE WEED Clinic is looking for a P ROSP ECTIVE ERATIVE WEED BalletSeeking an i nd ividual MANAGEMENT AREA­ qualified receptionist EMPLOYEES WHO MANAGEMENT AREA SMAIIPOIIEY Ballet, Tap, Tumble,

w ith a posit i v e DIRECTOR POSITION to work PT; Fridays, RESPOND TO — D I RECTOR Ages 3 1/2 to Adultattitude to work in a (Northeastern Oregon): Saturdays with some BLIND BOX ADS: POSITION (Northeast­team env i ronment. The director coordinates additional days to fill in PLEASE b e sure ern Oregon): I ND EP END EN T Swanee HerrmannOffice e x p e r ience noxious weed man­ as needed. Must have when you address your The director coordinates CONTRACTED 541-963-9247

preferred. Insurance agement programs for computer experience, resumes that the a d­ noxious weed man­ HAULER 1207 Hall Streetexperience desired. the Tn-County area ad­ customer service ex­ dress is complete with agement program for needed forthe

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apply, send resume rection and evaluation be able to multi-task NUMBER. Th is is the ning, organization, di­ and Fnday afternoons. for Fall, Mon — Thurs. rototilling. Baker City,

and cover letter to : of programs to control and follow direction. only way we have o f rection and evaluation Please fill out an 12-3, M. Ruth Daven­ 541-523-1677

hinn ©a n-nw.corn. and eradicate noxious Please submit resume making sure your r e­ of programs to control information sheet at the port, 541-663-1528, OREGON STATE law re­weeds in cooperation & letters o f r e com­sume gets to the proper and eradicate noxious Baker City Herald, 541-805-4972.q uires anyone w h o

with Baker, Union, and m endation t o Bl i n d place. weeds in cooperation 1915 First St., contracts for construc­ADMINISTRATIVE Wallowa Counties and Box ¹ 170, c/o Baker Northeast Oregon with Baker, Union, and Baker City PIANO LESSONS

t ion work t o beCOORDINATOR other partners. Con­ City Herald, P.O. Box Classified Staff Wallowa Counties and 7:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Ages 48r Up

censed with the Con­WANTED. siderable ability to ne­ 807, Baker City, OR, other partners. Consid­ Monday through Friday Jo ul Sounds Studio

struction ContractorsOutstanding customer gotiate w i t h o t hers, 97814. erable ability to negoti­ Where students develop a

love of music & Board. An act iveservice skills needed explore and analyze al­ ate with o thers, ex­ INDEPENDENT enjoy learning to play cense means the con­to handle customer ternatives and imple­ CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC plore and analyze alter­ CONTRACTED piano! tractor is bonded & in­calls, order, shipments ment strategies is cnti­ HELP in La Grande seeking natives and implement NEWSPAPER 541-91 0-3992 sured. Venfy the con­and billing. Detailed in­ cal to the success of l icensed m as s a ge strategies is critical to CARRIERS WANTED jovfulsounds88.corn tractor's CCB licensed ividual n e eded t o the position. ATTRACT t herapist f or part the success of the po­ Deliver The Obserer through the CCB Con­process purchase or­ Knowledge of: Pnnci­ ATTE NTIQ N time/full time position. s I t I 0 n. to homes in 380 - Service Direc­ sumer W eb s i t eders, reconcile ac­ ples and techniques of TG '(QUR ADI Must be friendly, car­ COVE www.hirealicensed­counts receivable and weed control including ing, passionate about Knowledge of: Pnnciples Mon. Wed. & Fn. tory

contractor.corn.inventory. Use com­ species identif ication Add holding their work, and pos­ a nd t e chniques o f Contact The Observer A CLASSIFIED ad is anp uterized system t o and pesticide applica­ or a BORDER! s ess a g r eat w o r k weed control including 541-963-31 61. EASY W AY TO POE CARPENTRYprocess orders, pricing t ion; techniques and ethic. Must be detailed species identif ication REACH over 3 millionand bi lls o f l a d ing. methods of supervi­ It's a little extra o riented an d ha v e and pesticide applica­ • New HomeINVESTIGATE BEFORE Pacific Northwestern­ ConstructionW eighmaste r and sion; relevant laws and that gets great communication tion; techniques and YOU INVEST! Always ers. 4 5 2 5/25-word • Remodelingtimecard preparation regulations; c reating BIG results. skills. Will provide cur­ methods of supervi­ a good policy, espe­ classified ad in 30 daily • Additionsresponsibilities. Work a nd m a i n ta in ing a rent patients massage sion; relevant laws and cially for business op­ newspaper s f o ras part of an o f f ice yearly budget; adverse Have your ad treatment and must be regulations; c reating • Shops, Garages

p ortunities & f ran ­ 3-days. Call the Pacific • Tile & Intenor Finishteam. Excellent verbal e ffects o f nox i o us STAND OUT able to create own pa­ a nd m a i n ta in ing a chises. Call OR Dept. Northwest Daily Con­ • Decks & Fencesand written communi­ weeds. for as little as t ient base. I f i n t e r­ yearly budget; adverse o f Just ice a t ( 5 0 3) nection (916) 288-6019cation skills. Full time Ability to : De v e lop ested please drop by e ffects o f nox i o us 378-4320 or the Fed­ 0 I e m a i I Fast Response

$1 extra.position with excellent and establish effective resume and fill out ap­ weeds. eral Trade Commission & Quality Work

elizabeth©cnpa.corn Wade, 541-523-4947benefit package. Or­ w eed c o n t ro l a n d plication at 2008 3rd at (877) FTC-HELP for for more info (PNDC) or 541-403-0483ganized, experienced eradication programs; St. Suite B. Ability to: Develop and f ree information. Or CCB¹176389candidates should ap­ read and interpret fed­ 220 - Help Wanted establish ef f e c t i ve v isit our Web s ite at ADVERTISE VACATIONply to: Crop Production eral, state and local w eed c o n t ro l a n dUnion Co. www.ftc.gov/bizop. SPECIALS to 3 millionServices I n c . 2331 laws; create and im­ eradication programs; Pacific Northwestern­11th St, Baker City, p lement e d u c at ion IT IS UNLAWFUL (Sub­ read and interpret fed­ 345 - Adult Care ers! 30 daily newspa­OR programs and make section 3, O RS eral, state and local Union Co. p ers, s ix s tate s .

Contact: Lenard Porfily oral presentations; es­ 659.040) for an em­ LOOK laws; create and im­ 25-word c l a s s i f iedADULT FOSTER home

Branch Manager tablish and ma intain ployer (domestic help plement e d u c at ion $525 for a 3-day ad.THE OBSERVER in La Grande has im­Phone: 541-963-3735 effective working rela­ excepted) or employ­ programs and make Call (916) 288-6019 orANDEOE/AA Employer tionships with a diver­ ment agency to print

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CABLE INSTALLER­ pervise two employ­ form of application for ness O p p o r tun i ty suasive techniques in Instructionsection. Please see CCB¹178248

Baker City. Basic in­ ees as well as several employment o r to BOONE'S WEED ar Pestclassification ¹330 forseeking compliance ACCREDITED, PRIVATE

s tallations, d i s c on­ contractors. make any inquiry in with weed laws; su­ C hrist ian Sc hoo l , Control, LLC. Trees,nects, service changes Employment Type: connection with pro­ any available routes pervise two employ­ grades 1-8. Now ac­ Ornamen ta l &

for residential & busi­ Full-time position with spective employment at this time. ees as well as several cepting app l ications Turf-Herbicide, Insectness customers. Train benefits. Starting Sal­ which expresses di­ contractors. for 2012-2013 school & Fungus. Structural SCARLETT MARY LMTin high speed internet a ry: $45,000-52,000 rectly or indirectly any year. A l l denomina­ Insects, including Ter­ 3 massages/$100.

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sic t roubleshooting. cations). Loc a t i on : or discrimination as to THE FOLLOWING posi­ Full-time position with 523-4165 or 519-1715 weed control: noxious Gift Certificates

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tions offers an excel­ ment packet at your t ion, specification or Part-Time Position Baker City, OR. 541-403-1439. B IC yrs experience & ex­Career. FAA approved

lent c o m p ensat ion local Oregon State discrimination, unless Applications and Iob de­ cellent r e f e rences.program. Financial aid

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career opportunities. tained by calling the a full Iob description fences, new construc­available. Call Aviation 385 - Union Co. Ser­We are proud to be a August 27, 2012. Ad­ fication. distr ic t of f i ce at a nd r eq ui r e m e n t t ion, re m od e l i n g ,

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nance.tunity/Affirmative Ac­ Mark Porter at (541) ALLEY BARBER & Salon Please send resume and Oregon State employ­ Great ref e r e nces .1-877-804-5293. ANYTHING FORt io n E m p lo y e r 398-01 54. in Pat's Alley has chair application to: ment department of­ CCB¹ 60701 Ihip Car­ A BUCK

for lease. Step into a Wallowa School Distnct (PNDC)M/F/D/V. fice. Deadline: August t er Cons t r u c t i o n , Same owner for 21 yrs.

good clientele, karen ¹12, PO Box 425, Wal­ 27, 2012. Additional 541-519-6273, BIC. 541-910-6013has moved and her cli­ lowa, OR 97885. Or questions cal l M a rk ATTEND COLLEGE ON­ CCB¹101518, LGents are s t i l l h e re ! drop off at the District Porter at (54 1) L INE f rom H o m e . COLTONGreat work environ­ office between 7:00 398-01 54. 'Medical, 'Business, COMPUTERS SEWING ALTERA­ment, lots of natural a.m. and 3:30 p.m., ' Cr imina l J ust i c e , offers affordable, TIONS 8E REPAIRS.l ight, great p lace to Monday through Fri­ ' H osp ita lity . J ob reliable computer Hems, pockets, zippers,build a bus i n e ss . day. Deadline for com­ placement assistance. services. Call suits & gowns, any

WLWWVS W HEXt SELLER $275/month includes pleted application and UNION SCHOOL Dis­ Computer available. Fi­ 1-541-406-0380 item. Leave msg:most everything. Call resume is M o nday, t rict is h i r ing a H i gh nancial Aid if qualified. or visit us at: 541-786-5512. LGJulie at 541-786-0196. September 10, 2012. School Lan g u age schev cert if ied. Call www.coltonre air.corn

Arts/English Teacher. 866-688-7078Please contact Super­ CT LAWN Service: Mowintendent Jon St. Ger­ weed eat & f l ower­

CROSSWORD PUZZLER maine at 541-562-5278 MONTESSORI beds 541-519-5113 oro r v i s i t t h e Uni o n PRESCHOOL 541-523-9006. Ba kerSchool District web­ is now enrolling 3­s I te: and 4-year olds for D S. H Roofing 5.www.union.k12.or.us Tuesday, Wednes­

ACROSS 37 Assoc. t f day, and Thursda Construction, inc38 Busybody information. morning classes in CCB¹192854. New roofs 435 - Fuel Supplies40 Cast a vote Answer to Previous Puzzle t he Fal l . Ope n & reroofs. Shingles,

1 Pharaoh's Houses a t 1612 metal. All phases ofamulet 42 Harvest 230 - Help Wanted Fourth St. w i l l be construction. Pole build­ A MIXED SPLIT, $175.5 Day of the Wk. 43 Measured AT V W I S E A H S O out of area Monday, Aug. 13th, ings a specialty.

Red fir in round $175,8 Leave a mark 46 Perfume label BOO E N GR S O U L 6:00-8:OOPM, Thurs­ Respond within 24 hrs.

ATTN ELK Hu n ters. split $200. 541-910-466112 Gull's perch word d ay, A ug . 23r d , 541-524-9594 B IC

B E L A s TO U N D E D Guide Iobs avail. If you 11:OOAM-1:OOPM13 "Exodus" hero 48 "— COSt you" are an e x per ienced F IREWOOD $ 185 8 EDO YOU NEEDE S C O R T SHE and 6:00-8:OOPM, $200 in t he r ounds;14 Strong and 49 Outshone "archery" elk hunter and W e dnesday, Affordable Denture $210 & $225 split, sea­

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15 Grouchier name 11:OOAM-1:OOPMFO N T U SSR C O W ability for the CO sea­ valley. L a G r a nde,55 Use the and 6:00-8:OOPM. Troy Stewart, LD

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loader operator, w i l lman with charm AV E R M ER V N E E Offers: Tumble ballet, v ertising! 3 0 Dai l y Mixed $150, Tamarack

pay to relocate. Must26 Mends a toe ballet, po inte, t a p , $180. 541-786-2112.TA O S E SS E Y E S

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shop work is available. CERTIFIEDperhaps 2 Wimple sporter 7 More squalid 16 Twosome, Aug 23, Fri. Aug 24, information call (916Call (541) 488-2880, QUADRA-FIRE 3100and Mon, Aug 27. 288-6019 o r e m a i l :33 Group of key 3 RV haven 8 Pile of papers briefly 8:00am to 8:00pm. Wood Stove. $650.gam-10am ar elizabeth©cnpa.cornpersonnel 4 Dash 9 Ask for ID 20 Enter again 541-437-2222,5:30pm-6:30pm. for the Pacific North­ 541-910-571835 — Ling us 5 Pants 10 Never 21 "Garfield" 280 - Situation 541-962-0800, west Daily Connec­

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NEED HELP with weed­ FRANCES ANNEneed istration 2012-2013 $100/ea. 1 k i t chen

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25 Line Of buSheS September 10th: Crea­ Commercial @ 541-524-1 637tive dance, modern,12 13 14 27 Extent Residential. Neat &

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541-934-2870 No pets. Downtown dep. W/s included. No fenced acres. 10 min­free shipping. (PNDC) Open Tues. thru Sat. 5-M, 3-F. Ava ilab le

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$150/ton, small bales. Duplex: Nice 3 bdrm, 2OVER 30 Million Women ances, old cars & elec­ g oo d h o m e ! in Union. $900/month.

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$180/ton. Pre-order large storage, deckD o you? I f So W e anytime. 40359 O ld ICingsview Apts.

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bales. (541)519-0693, smoking/pets,ICERANIQUE TO FIND exit, 2nd dr ive way) haired, B/VV, cat. Very Baker. 21, Eagle Cap Realty. $795/mo, plus $800 ESTATE. VERY NICE 3OUT MORE M oye s p l ac e , fnendly. 541-523-5975. 541-963-1210 dep. Call 541-910-6184877-475-2521. (PNDC) bdrm, 2 bath, w/ t i p

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g rass, $10/bale o r HUD approved, $350,by Stella Wilder A/C, w asher/dryer.

$180/ton. 541-963-4071 . $800 mo., $700 dep Not for rent. $7984541-91 0-3696.541-523-5081 OBO. 541-786-2414 orTHURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 20) 2 beginning. Explore further! attempt to hide your feelings will be doing CLOSE TO E O U, 1 750 - Houses For 541-786-0624Born today, you are not the kind to let the SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ­- You' ll want yourself a disservice; there are those who can bdrm, most uti l ites650 - Horses, Mules Rent Baker Co.world turn without taking active part ln as to step back and let someone else try his or help ­- lf they know what's going on. pd. No smoking/ pets, FOR RENT: Single family

many of Its important events as you can; you her hand at calling the shots. You can be a TAURUS (Apru 20-May 20) — You can c oin-op l au nd r y ,MULES AND horse sale: 2 BDRM, double-wide only. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2

$375/month $300 dep,are a doer, not a watcher! This, of course, ls a valuable safety valve as needed. have a great deal of fun, even while you are manufactured home.H e I I s C a n y o n M u I e story, living room, fam­

541-91 0-3696. Country living. Animalsdouble-edged sword: You may, at times, be so SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ­- You doing the work that has been assigned to you. Days, Saturday, Sept. ily room, fenced yd forwelcome. A t t ached small pet, dbl car ga­keen to take part that you do not take the can give someone precisely what he or she GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ­- It's a good 8th at 6:00pm, Enter­ CLOSE T O E O U, 2 double garage. Ready rage w/ alley access,

trouble to learn what ls necessary to be safe needs without sacrificing too much yourself. day to give yourself a little something special. pnse. Managed by In­ bdrm, 3rd floor, mosttermountain Livestock. Sept 1. $650 mo. Call on corner lot. 2816 N

and successful, or to prepare fully for what Highs and lows may blend. You needn't worry that others will judge you; utilities paid, coin-op 963-8381More info/consigning, 2nd St. $1200/mo. Nolies ahead, with the expected result that you CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You' ll ln fact, they may actually envy you! laundry, no smoking,

call IML 541-963-2158 first, plus last. No petno pets, $450/month. 3 BDRM, 2 bath. All ap­expose yourself to danger. If you always want to be invited to the party, but you don' t CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You may or 800-824-5298. Sale dep. w/ a small pet.$400 dep . pliances included Lg.

remember to do your homework and take want to seem desperate ln any way. Be subtle; find another's behavior somewhat off-putting forms online at hells­ Call f o r ap pt .541-91 0-3696. garage. Lg. yard. No 541-805-1 969.into consideration all possible contingencies, employ humor. today — but you can rise above this and intro­ can onmuleda s.com s moking. Pe t ne g .

you will almost surely be a success. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ­- You may duce yourself as one who can help. CLOSE TO EOU, studio, all $795/mo. plus deposit. SECLUDED COUNTRYFRIDAY, AUGUST 24 be upset about a recent unexpected develop­ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ­- You may be 660 - Livestock u tilities p d . $425 . 541-788-5433. Ba ker living in Summerville,VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ­- You mustn' t ment, but you mustn't let that inform your tempted to do something that others consider 91 0-0811

FOR LEASE/RENT: Avail 1 bdrm upstairs, pas­WE BUY all classes ofrespond to someone who ls trying to lend you current activities. It's time to get over it! a little naughty. Be sure you have certain immediately. 3-bdrm, ture & barn avail, extra

horses, 541-523 — 6119; CLOSE TO park & pool,assistance with anything like impatience or PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ­- You' re no safety measures ln place. 2 bath. L ike new i n cost. Pets on approval.J.A. Bennett L ive­ 2 b d r m , no Taking a p p l icat ions

judgment. Be gracious and accepting. expert — or so you think ­- and yet you may new subdivision. TwofEDIIORSF Ch d q u pl » t n Hdb w t g t h t gC stock, Baker City, OR. smoking/pets, coin op now. $ 6 5 0 /month,

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You may be find yourself giving lessons to those who car garage & fencedlaundry, $405/month,COPYRIGHT 2tll2 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE INC back yard. No smoking u til i t ie s i nc l u d e d .

introduced to someone today who gives you should know more than you! DISIRIBUIED BY UNIVERSAL UCLICK FOR UFS 690 - Pasture $300 dep. 910-3696. Sm. pet considered. 541-805-8904.lllOWd tSt K » Q t y lAOall0a Mtl25567l4

a strange feeling that something big ls just ARIES (March 21-Apru 19) ­- Any"WELCOME HOME" $1400/mo. plus dep.

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summer pasture for 25 County Rentals2 00 p lus c o w s . Call FOR RENT: Sm. 2-bdrm

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APARTMENTS HOME SWEET HOME 541-886-4305.2310 East Q Avenue Cute clean 2 & 3 bdrms.La Grande, OR. 97B50 1 sm. pet considered. 760 - Commercial

ACROSS 35 Geological tmana er@ slcommunn>es.c No smoking. Rentalspenod Ed Moses:541-519-1814 1200 PLUS sq. ft. pro­

1 — kwon do 36 Sweater letter Answer to Previous Puzzle Income Restnctions Ap­ NEW LARGE 3-bdrm, 2 fessional office space,4 British inc. 38 Lower, l ly bath. Fenced b ack 4 of f ices, r ecept ion7 Holy terror as the lights A N K H WE D S C A R 710 - Rooms for Professionally Managed yard. No smoking, no a rea , I r g

11 Lo ok like 41 A Muppet B UO Y A R I H A L E byRent pets. $1100 per mo. conference/break area,

12 Cash character GSL Properties 541-51 9-6528 handicap accessible.

43 — blanche S N A P P E R E R I E NOTICE Located Behind La Price negotiable persubstitute Grande SUNFIRE REAL Estate length of lease. North­

13 Electric 45 Tokyo's space H R S T R A D E D All real estate adver­tised here-in is sublect Town Center LLC. has Houses, Du­ east Property Manage­

swimmers pgm. O B I E TH I E F to the F ederal Fair plexes & Apartments ment (541)910-0354.14 Became more 47 Draw out E E K V F W H ousing Act , w h i ch for rent. Call Cheryl

friendly (2 wds.) 49 Excuse me! D A R N Smakes it illegal to ad­ Guzman for l i s t ings, 1304 ADAMS AVE.

16 Fabric sample 50 Apiece I I I C A D R E A E R vertise any preference, NEW 6-PLEX, all utilites 541-523-7727. Located in Historic West

17 Wooden horse 51 Need paid, $2100. NortheastE L S 0 RG Y E N T A l imitations or discnmi­ Jacobson Bldg. 900

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0 P TED R E A P (541 ) 91 0-03 54. $550/mo. W/s/g in­18 MOVe a mL!m 52 Rough file color, re l igion, sex,h andicap, fa mi l i a l cluded. 541-962-7828

20 Half a 53 Not evenly GA U G E D E A U RENTALS AVAILABLEstatus or national on­dangerous fly divisible by 2 I T L L E C L I P S E D starting at $390/mo.g in, o r i n t e n t ion t o 1400 SQ. ft. office space

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for a landing ences, l imitations or References & security 2034 Auburn Avenue.23 Canine registry DOWN L EA D O R A S NOW discnmination. We will deposits req u i r ed . Add symbols & bold­ Baker City

541-403-2220 ing!26 Earl — Biggers not knowingly accept 541-785-3515

8-23-12 © 2012 UFS, Dist. by Univ. Ucuck for UFS27 Fridge stick 1 Dabbling any advertising for real S TUDIO APTS. A I I

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28 Squirrels away ducks utilites i n c luded, BIG results. APPROX. 1300 sq. ft.lation of this law. All commercial business

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and­ 3 Jane Austen 7 "Eso —" heavyweight $550. 541-963-2724, Have your ad STAND509-592-8179. tion. Attractive store­

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Hot Lips available on an equal east Prop. Mgt. 752 - Houses for BEARCO BUSINESS15 Sidled past opportunity basis. Park 3 600-1200 sq.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTU­ Rent Union Co.19 Gym class www.La rande ft. units available. For

NITYYRentals.corn 2 BDRM house in Union, m ore i nf o cal l22 RN stations

12 13 H UD approved, no 541-963-7711. LG.24 Big green G REAT W EEKL Y

RATES: Ba ke r City 730 - Furnished gets w/ s pr o v ided,parrot Motel. Wi-Fi, color TV, $600/month. OFFICE SPACE, approx

14 15 16 25 Web suffix Apartments Baker Co. 541-562-5790 o rm icrowave, f ri d g e . 1300sq ft , reception26 Rx givers 1 1/2 BDRM, upstairs. 503-630-7098541-523-6381 and waiting room. 3

17 18 19 27 Slugger Mel­ w/sm. fridge, m icro­ offices, restrooms, allROOM FOR rent, $320. wave & private bath. 2 B DRM, 1 b a th L a

28 Get a move utilities paid . $1300Utilities included, par­ $400/mo plus d ep . Grande mobile home. month, $1200 deposit.20 2 1 2 2 23 24 25 on, quaintly t ially furnished, plus Some ut il i t i e s i n­ Quiet park. $525 plus 541-91 0-3696.

29 Lennon's wife cable. 541-962-7708. cluded. No smoking, $725 security w/s/g27 30 Some wings LG no pets. References & pd. No pets/smoking. PRIME OFFICE & retail

31 Extend background check. Call 541-91 0-0056. space avail. for rent atoutward 720 - Apartment 541-51 9-055228 29 30 3 1 3 2 2 BDRM, 1 bath, MH in 1405 Campbell St. Call

32 Make laws Rentals Baker Co. 740 - Duplex Rentals Union, in small trailer 541-523-4434

34 34 Squinted at ADULT LIVING. Quiet 1 park. newly remod­Baker Co.36 Memphis loc. bdrm, 1 bath apart­ e led . $ 4 2 5 . OFFICE SUITE for lease,

37 River horse ment. Laundry on site. 1 BDRM, all ut i l ities 541-562-5411 700 sq. ft., all utilities36 37 38 39 40 paid. No smoking, no provided, 1502 N Pine.

38 Big Dipper Beautifu l b ui l d i ng . 2 BDRM, 1 bath, small Good location, lots ofneighbor W/S/G included. Close pets. $ 6 7 5 m onth,

41 42 43 44 yard, house for rent-for parking. Available July39 Scratchy to park & downtown. $ 600 d e p o s i t .

sa I e. $450/m o n t h. 1st. 541-963-34502134 Gr o v e St . 541-91 0-3696.

40 Dole out 541-963-2343.45 46 47 48 $600/mo plus d ep . 770 - Vacation Rent­42 Turnpike exit 541-523-3035 o r 2 BDRM, MH in Union.

44 Emir or sheik CLOSE TO E O U . 1 als541-51 9-5762 s enio r d is c o un t ,

49 50 45 Jelly container bdrm, new vinyl, new 541-91 0-0811. PAY FOR 1846 Gleeful shout IN BAKER: Studio, $300 paint, no smoking, no in month of August

52 53 54 48 California fort rent. Most utilities pd. pets. $ 4 0 0 m onth, 5 BDRM, 3 bath house in & enter to win aNo pets. $300/dep. $ 300 d e p o s i t . Elgin, $850. No pets. Vegas getaway!541-853-231 3 541-91 0-3696. 534-4545, 91 0-4546. www.quailndgegreens.corn

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820 - Houses For 825 - Houses for 1001 - Baker County780 - Storage Units 780 - Storage Units 780 - Storage Units 780 - Storage Units 805 - Real Estate Sale Baker Co. Sale Union Co. Legal Notices12X35 STORAGE unit. 4-BDRM., 2-BATH: On 2 VERY NICE 3 bdrm, 2 LEFULEFU F

$ 10 0 A PLUS RENTALSm o ANCHOR STEVENSON STORAGE CASH FOR YOUR acres. 1 mi . out . bath, w/ tip out, dish­541-963-41 25. has storage units $249,000. G o t o washer, Bl a z ek ing ICOLB, SUSAN Cavailable.

MINI STORAGE • Mini-Warehouse TRUST DEED! 2acres1mileout.blog­ wood stove, new ice5x12 $30 per mo. • Outside Fenced Parking spot.corn for details. m aker f r i dge, a / c , PIETE, MICHAEL R8x8 $25-$35 per mo. • Secure I' ll pay cash for your

• Reasonable Rates Call 541-403-0398 for washer & dryer. $79848x10 $30 per mo. • Keypad Entry trust deed, real estate a showing. Baker. OBO. 541-786-2414 SCOTT, ARTHUR 11 &'plus deposit' For information call:

• • J • Auto-Lock Gate or 541-421-3410. LIL LIE1433 Madison Ave., contract or mortgage.

523-5315 daysor 402 Elm St. La • Security Lighting - NO FEES« EAGLE CAP Wilderness, 845 - Mobile Homes• Fenced Area ISAAC, ELDEN W &

Grande. 523-4SD7 evenings 5 acres w/ cabin site,- FREE QUOTES­ Union Co. DIANNA M (1)O Security Fenced Ca I I 541-403-1 524 (6-foot barb) 3785 10th Street looking down at Main

Fast, Rtendly ond Fair SIMPSON, STEVE CPNEW 11xP.5 units Eagle Creek. DEQ & LAST 2 lots available inO Coded Entry for "Big Bcy Toys" Call today! w ater . $7 5, 00 0 . 55+ park, MountainO Lighted for your protection American West Michael R. Nelson 541-786-5333. Park Estates. Double ISAAC, ELDEN W &

Storage 823-1688 DIANNA M (2)O 4 different size units 795 - Mobile Home Mortgage Broker/Owner w i d e o nly . SIMPSON, STEVE CP7 days/24 hour access 8312 14th 541-91 0-351 3 or

Spaces Bonded FSBO: LARGE lot w/gar­O Lots of RV storage 541-523-4564 541-786-5648.

or Joe Rudi den spot & well. Older STREET, ALICE ( LE)COMPETITIVE RATES T RAILER S PA CE double wide w/built on412BB Chico Rd, Baker City ETAL (1)Behind Armory on East CLASSIC STORAGE AVAILIABLE in Union, 1-800-898-6485 855 - Lots & Prop­off Pocahontas addition. Se p e r a te

and H Streets. 541-524-1534 W/s/g . $ 20 0 . 541-523-6485 shop/garage building. erty Union Co.2805 L Street S TREET, ALICE ( L E )

(541)562-5411 F enced back y a r d 1975 CONCORD SingleNEW FACILITY!! ETAL (2)

SAt'-T-STOR NELSON w/access from the al­ Wide M anufactured2 STO R AGE uni t s , Vanety of Sizes Available ley. See at 2195 19th home. 3 bdrm, 1 1/2

12x24, $40/mo, 1808 SECURE STORAGE Secunty Access Entry TONE, JOHN DONE BLOCK from Safe­ Capital Beneats, St., Baker City. Call b ath, 1 0 0x100 lo t

3rd St, La G rande, RV Storageway, trailer/RV spaces. BAAL NMIM LLCLENDER

541-524-1063. Asking (fenced). $25,000. 495Surveillance WINTER, RANAY (1)

(541 ) 3 98-1 602 Water, sewer, ga r­ $40,000. N. Benson, U n ion.Cameras

BUY IT bage. $200. Jeri, man­ 541-562-5036.Computenzed Entry WINTER, RANAY (2)

7X11 UNIT, $30 mo. ager. 541-962-6246 LG$25 d ep . Covered Storage GOLF COURSE area,

820 - Houses For(541 ) 91 0-3696. Super size 16'x50' SELL IT 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 1822 81X113, 1818 Z Ave. T o a l l t he abo v e

Sale Baker Co. sq. ft . c u s tom b u i l t Utilities available, $39k named de fendants,541-523-2128 with views. $239,9004-BDRM, 1 bath. 1600 OBO. 541-963-2668 and to a l l p e rsons

A2Z STORAGE OBO. 541-403-4020.3100 15tI1 St. FIND IT owning or claiming to' New k I sq. ft. New electrical, ROSE RIDGE 2 SubdivpBaker City'Secure IN carpeting, p a in t & own, having or claim­

sion, Cove, OR. City:blinds. Owner finance. PEACE 8t QUIET on 4 ing to have, any inter­

'10x15 Sewer/VVater available.acres. Trees, seasonal est in the property in­541-523-5500

3355 17th St. Baker Lost your pet? Find i t CLASSIFIED1306 4th St . Baker. cluded and described$85,000 with $10,000 salmon creek. 2000 Regular price: 1 acre

in the Foreclosure Listfast with a classified ad. down. 541-379-2645 3-bdrm, 2 bath custom m/I $69,900-$74,900.

home. 3 bay shop with We also provide property set forth, and being

bonus room upstairs. 5 management. Check the Baker County De­380-Service Directory

m i. ou t of Bak e r . out our rental link on linquent Tax Foreclo­our w e b s i t e sure List for the year

$365,000. www.ranchnhome.co 2012.541-51 9-501 1m o r c a l l You are HEREBY RE­

QUIRED TO TAICE NO­825 - Houses forTICE, That the plaintiffSale Union Co. herein has filed in theI IC ircuit Court o f t h eState of Oregon, for

Ranch-N-Home Realty, Baker County, an appli­In c. 541-963-5450.

Wireless service is important to yotj. cation for the foreclo­sure of the liens of all

3 BR, 2 BA HOUSE. t axes shown on t he

Helping yotj get it is important to Ijs.High efficiency furnace Baker County Foreclo­and central air, 2 gas ' l l sure List for the yearf ireplaces, and new 2012, hereafter se tlow-E casement win­

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forth in full; and that

With our Lifeline Calling Plans, U.S. Celltjlar e offers discounted wireless dows. Bamboo floor­ the plaintiff will apply• •

ing, nice landscaping, to the court for generalservice to participants of certain government assistance programs. private cou r t y a rd . )udgment foreclosingTo get more information or to apply, visit us at uscellLflar.corn/lifeline $176,000. 910 - ATV, Motorcy­ such tax liens and can­

541-962-7696.or give us a call at1-800-447-1339. cles, Snowmobiles celing all certificates of

stttrsaey r egistrat ion w her eHARLEY DAVIDSON

402 2ND, 2 b d r m, 1 such property is under2003 Anniversary Edi­

bath, Ig fenced lot & registration of title cer­

For just $26.49, you get:tion Road ICing Classic t ificate, and for suchgarage. May f inance w/ sidecar. 4,200 mi, other relief as may be

$143,000. See info on covers for bike & side­• 700 Anytime Minutes lust and equitable ins ign, t he n cal l car, security system,541-663-8683. the premises, not less

• Unl i ITlited lnCOITling CallS and TeXt MeSSaging cruise control, radio, than 30 days from thecomplete paperwork &

• Free activation (s30value) date of the first publi­BEAUTIFUL 4 bdrm, 3 manuals. One of a kind cation of t h is not ice,

bath home in Is land r ide. Custom m a deTo find out if you qualify for the Lifeline Program, . US. Cellular.

exclusive of the day ofCity. Very large garage t ra i I e r a I s o a va i I . the f i rst publ ication,w/ office, sits on large 541-263-01 09. Wa I­

contact the Oregon Telephone Assistance Program and any and all per­lot, plus irngation well. iowa sons interested in any

at rspf.org or 1-800-848-4442. Newly r e m o deled, of the real property in­must see! 925 - Motor Homes cluded in said foreclo­

Contact 541-963-5315. sure list are hereby re­

Things we want yeu te know: The Lifeline Ca ing Plan/Lifeline discounts are available only to residents in states where U.S. Gellu ar is an e igib e telecommunications carrier (ETC) To purchase 1982 32' Jaco 5th wheel: quired to f i le an an­this Lifeline Calling P an or to receive Lifeline discounts you must participate in one of the eligible programs and reside within US. Cellulars HC coverage area based un the l)P code ol your BEAUTIFUL HOME IN Fully self contained. swer and defense, ifhome address. Lifeline subsidies may only be app ied once per household on either your landline or your wire ess service. E igibility to receive Lifeline discounts wi I be verified annually. Life ice COVE. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $3500. 541-523-3110 any there be, to suchCalling Plans support a I of the federal umwersal sernces prowded for m 47CFR Sec 54101 Additioua terms and conditions apply. See store or usce ular corn for detai s. ©2011 u S. Cellu ar. nice yard, w/2 car ga­ application for )udg­

rage. Close to 2 acre 25 FT MOTORHOME m ent a n d decr e ecorner lot. Option for Generator and roof within 30 days f roml ease. $225 , 0 00 . A/C. $2900. Baker the date of the f i rst541-786-0660. 541-51 9-4962 o r publication of this no­

craigslist — East OR­ t ice, exclusive of the

HOME 8t Shop For Sale RV' s-7/2 9/1 2 day of the first publica­

By Owner In Cove tion, which date is the

3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, plus of­ 22nd day of August,930 - Recreational 2012.fice. 1614 sq. ft. Built Vehiclesin 1994. View intenor& extenor pictures: THE SALE of RVs not This notice is publishedGoogle vvvvvv.trulia.com beanng an Oregon in­ by authority of an or­

signia of compliance is der of the Board ofAddress: 1506 Jasper Commissioners ofSt. Reduced pnce at i llegal: cal l B u i lding$219,000. Can view by Codes (503) 373-1257. Baker County, in the

~if/'J/' ' 3 appt. only. Baker City Herald, a2003 ARCTIC Fox Model newspaper of general541-910-4114 25N 5th wheel. Super circulation published in

s lide, r ea r k i t c hen, said County and desig­HOUSE FOR SALE BY AM/FM CD player. Is nated in said order of

OWNER. $1 60,000. in excellent condition, the Board of Commis­3004 N 3rd St. LG. 2.5 used very little. Tires sioners as the news­

tlat bdrms, 1 bath, Ig cor­ a re nearly n ew , 3ltggp ~O+ e,

paper in which said no­ner lot, spacious front years old. Fantastic tice is to be published,

The observer & & back yards. Recent f a m i I y t ra i I e r, n o n said order being dated"~~a P„+e entire remodel done. smoking. Will consider August 1st, 2011; That

~, ' ~ eop4e4y<eCall for more info & hitch w i t h s e l l of the delinquent list fordetails: 541-786-1938,

Haker City Heraldtrailer, asking $11,000. the year 2012 which

*,~c. / , Sag 541-910-8410. Please C ov e , OR. application is made toleave msg. 509-540-0034. f oreclose, is as f o l­

g lows:

Yard Sale Special - Best Deal! NEWLY REMODELED,Tri-level, 3 bd rm, 3 (SEE EXHIBIT "A"

P./ ~l bath. Dining area, Ig. ATTACHED)l iving r oo m w /f i r e­place, Ig. great room, Date

5 lines, 3 days, double car g a rage,n ew deck, 2 b d r m Alice Durf linger

2 yard sale signs, and a rental un it , o n .83acres. 1006 21st St . 1001 - Baker County Baker County Treas­

spot on the map! Ca II 541-963-5996 urer / Tax CollectorLegal NoticesSEE ALL RMLS IN THE CIRCUIT Date

ONLY 812.00 LISTINGS AT: COURT OF THE STATEOF OREGONwww.valleyrealty.net Matt Shirtcliff

FOR THE COUNTY OFBAKER COUNTY County Counsel OSB

Nalley­ ¹94-4368BAIZE R COUNTY, for Baker County,OREGON, a political Oregon

541-9634174 subdivision of theSTATE OF OREGON,

BONUS - Free Date of Publication:Case No.: 12-643 August 22, 2012

825-Houses for SaleNOTICE OF FORE 2012 FORECLOSURE

classified ad for 1 week I CLOSURE OF TAX LIST ISSUED BY$209,900 THIS PROP­ LIENS AS SHOWN BAKER COUNTY TAXERTY HAS GREAT BY BAIZE R COUNTY COLLECTOR,VIEWS of Mt. Fanny FORECLOSURE LIST STATE OF OREGON

to sell any leftover yard and the Grande Ronde FOR THE YEAR 2012. EXHIBIT AValley. Open kitchen,dinning room and living Plaintiff, TAX YEAR

sale items.room with hard wood

vs. TAX AMOUNTfloors in each room.Beautiful wrap around Defendants: INT TO 9/15/2012window/doors in livingroom. Full finished daylight basement with fam­I ADAMS, STEVEN L & TOTAL AMOUNT

SUSAN Bily room, office, weight

Call Katelyn at The Observer 541963 3161 room, 3/4 bath and bo­ AMMER, GREGORY J LIST¹­nus room that could be MAP/LOT 0954524CB4th bedroom. New vinyl BENSON, JULIE ETAL 300 CODE-6117

8.27 ACRESwindows, wrap around

IBRIGGS, DEANN (1)deck and 24x24 shop. ACCT¹- 12898 ADAMS,

STEVEN L & SUSAN B11213855 BRIGGS, DEANN (2) PO BOX 253

or Julie at Baker City Herald 541523 3673 Century 21 Eagle RICHLAND, OR 97870Cap Realty, BRIGGS, DEANN (3) 2008/ 9541-963-0511. 2,489.14

HANEY, LARRY W SR & 1371.80

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1001 - Baker County 1001 - Baker County 1001 - Baker County 1001 - Baker County 1010 - Union Co. 1010 - Union Co. 1010 - Union Co. 1010 - Union Co.Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

3860.94 99.54 69.34 676.48 ADVERTISEMENT FOR b udget is l i m i ted t o day, at 2:15 p.m. The tor shall provide his2009/10 2009/10 2010/11 2010/11 BIDS $250,000. Work per­ contract t ime fo r a l l m ailing ad dr e s s ,

4,264.87 61.63 50.51 492. 81 CITY OF LA GRANDE, formed under this con­ work shall be 30 calen­ phone and fax num­1,762.67 25.47 12.80 124.83 OREGON tract may be added or dar days. bers when plans are6,027.54 87.10 63.31 61 7. 64 2012 - SANITARY subtracted based on requested.

2010/11 2010/11 2011/12 2011/12 SEWER REHABILITA­ the successful b id­ The City of La Grande4,392.16 62.88 51.48 504. 02 TION PROJECT der's unit pr ices and may relect any bid not The City of La Grande is1,112.53 15.93 4.80 47. 03 available budget funds. incompliance with al l an equal opportunity5,504.69 78.81 56.28 551.05 The City of La Grande in­ This prolect will prescribed r e q u i re­ employer.

2011/12 2011/12 vites competitive bids be sub lect t o ORS m ents l isted i n t h e4,466.95 64.96 TOTAL TOTAL f or i n s t a l lat ion of 279.348 ( P revailing Contract Documents, Norman J. Paullus, Jr.

416.76 6. 06 182.82 1,940.55 cured-in-place p ipe. Wage Rates). a nd may re lect f o r Public Works Director4,883.71 71.02 55.45 636.29 The prolect will consist good cause any and all

238.27 2,576.84 of installing approxi­ Sealed bids for the de­ bids upon finding that Publish: August 8, 15,TOTAL TOTAL mately 2,020 L.F. of scnbed prolects will be it is in the public inter­ 22, 2012

15,613.12 252.76 8-inch cured-in-place received by Norman J. est to do so. Lega I no. 266034,663.76 83. 71 L IST¹­ L IST¹­ pipe, 85 0 L. F . o f Paullus, Jr., or his des­

20,276.88 336.47 MAP/LOT 13 8 38 MAP/LOT 0984029AA 22-inch cured-in-place ignee at the City of La Copies of the Contract1000 CODE-3004 3300 CODE- 501 pipe and r e i nstate­ Grande Public Works documents may be ob­560.00 ACRES 2.38 ACRES ment of service lines Department, Engineer­ tained at the City of La

ACCT¹- 13686 ISAAC, ACCT¹- 14488 WINTER, in various areas in La i ng Division, 800 'X ' Grande, Public WorksL IST¹­ L IST¹­ ELDEN W at DIANNA RANAY Grande. Services ex­ Avenue, La Grande, Department, Engineer­MAP/LOT 07837 100 MAP/LOT 0984017DD M 9028 N MILLC R EEL tending into the pipe O regon, u n t i l 2 : 0 0 i ng Division, 800 'X '

CODE- 507 11100 CODE- 501 SIMPSON, STEVE CP COVE shall be removed pnor p .m. local t ime, o n Avenue, or by phoning == = 1R[==ACCT¹- 5629 AMMER, ACCT¹- 3004 HANEY, 16600 SW LOWER CEDAR HILLS, UT to relining the sewer Wednesday, Septem­ (541) 962-1333, with a = RITIMATE

GREGORY J LARRY W SR at BRIDGE RD 84062 main. A video of the ber 12, 2012, and then non-refundable pay­ RHNRK­1 602 WAS HI N G TON LEFULEFU F TERREBONNE, OR 2008/ 9 lines is available upon publicly opened and ment of $ 25.00 fo r Ill Pllrir alllaSTREET ¹1 PO BOX 364 97760 155.70 request. The prolect read aloud the same each set. The contrac­LA G RAND E, OR BAICER CITY, OR 2008/ 9 89.26

97850 97814 33.77 244. 962008/ 9 2008/ 9 18.13 2009/10

199.16 31 8. 58 51.90 160.25114.18 182.64 2009/1 0 66. 24313.34 501.22 94.94 226.49

2009/10 2009/1 0 39.24 2010/11205. 08 356. 85 134.18 164.9984. 76 147.48 2010/11 41. 79

289. 84 504. 33 97. 67 206. 782010/11 2010/11 24. 74 2011/12

211.20 31 8. 00 122.41 168.7353.50 80. 55 2011/12 15.75

264. 70 398. 55 99.35 184.482011/12 2011/12 9.26

215.12 322.80 108.61 TOTAL20. 07 30.12 649. 67

235.19 352.92 TOTAL 21 3. 04325.73 862. 71

TOTAL TOTAL 91.37830.56 1,316.23 417.10272.51 440. 79

1,103.07 1,757. 02 8/20/201 2LIST¹­ BAICER COUNTY

LIST¹­ MAP/LOT 0883826 TAX COLLECTOROM.OAP/LOT 1100 CODE- 531 TAXDEPU

L IST¹­ 0984016CD 1 4 4 00 5.00 AC R ES 11:24 AMM AP/LOT 088 4 0 2 5 CODE- 501 ACCT¹- 7892 STREET, FORECLOSURE TOTALS

600 CODE- 532 ACCT¹- 1155 ICOLB, ALICE (L E ) ETAL T205­3.46 ACRES SUSAN C TTEE C/0 I(EN STREET T30532

ACCT¹- 14303 BENSON, 1515 VALLEY AVE 14094 PINE CREEIC LNJ U L I E ETAL B AIZE R CITY, O R BAICER CITY, OR TOTAL TAXC/0 WILL BENSON 97814 97814 36,833.2242901 W AIRPORT RD 2008/ 9 2008/ 9B AIZE R CITY, O R 574.19 465. 65 INTEREST

97814 324. 90 266. 96 11,632.882008/ 9 899. 09 732. 61

47.05 2009/1 0 2009/1 0 TOTAL DUE25.96 699. 60 479.49 48,466.1073.01 289.14 198.17

2009/10 988. 74 677. 66 Legal No.0002691278.20 2010/11 2010/11 Published: August 22,32.32 662.85 493. 81 2012

110.52 167.90 125.08INVITATION TO BID • •

2010/11 830. 75 61 8. 892011/12 Clear Creek80.48 2011/12 ~ • •

20. 39 640. 05 503.30Restoration Project

100.87 59. 72 46. 95' • • I

2011/12 699. 77 550. 25 Request for Engineenng

82.02 Bids for a final design

7.65 TOTAL TOTAL including stream bankand channel restora­89.67 2,576. 69 1,942. 25

841. 66 637.16 tion, as well construc­TOTAL 3,41 8. 35 tion oversight. Prolect2,579.41 bids will be received

287. 7586.32 from qualified vendors

374. 07 LIST¹­ LIST¹­ by the Eagle ValleySoil and Water Conser­MAP/LOT 0783933DB M AP/LOT 088 3 8 2 6

3800 CODE- 502 v ation D i s t r ict , u n t i l1100 CODE- 533ACCT¹- 4880 PIETE, 1.39 ACRES 4:00 pm T h u rsday,

L IST¹­ MICHAEL R ACCT¹- 14682 STREET, September 6th 2012at the District Off ice,M AP/LOT 088 3 8 1 6 PO BOX 61 ALICE (L E ) ETAL located at 3990 Mid­

200 CODE- 505 HAINES, OR C/0 I(EN STREET17.88 ACRES 97833 14094 PINE CREEIC LN way Drive, Baker City,ACCT¹- 7762 BRIGGS, 2008/ 9 BAICER CITY, OR OR. P roposals re­

DEANN 983.68 97814 ceived will be opened

PO BOX 6703 563. 94 2008/ 9 o n September 6 t h

WILLISTON,ND 1,547. 62 2012.110.5558802 2009/1 0 63.38 A mandatory pre-bid

2008/ 9 s ite visit of the w o rk1,041. 37 173.93 harea will be conducted

59.85 430. 39 2009/1 034.30 1,471. 76 111.33 on Fnday August 24th

94.1 5 2010/11 46. 01 2012. All prospectiveP~ p ,

bidders interested in2009/10 1,01 6. 23 157.34 the site v i s i t s hou ld~Up

59.70 257. 41 2010/11 meet at t h e D i s t r ict24.67 1,273. 64 114.08V V ~ J

84.37 2011/12 28. 89 Office (address above)2010/11 998. 08 142.97 in Baker City, OR at

8:30 a.m.60.91 93.12 2011/12

J V p15.42 1,091.20 115.85 Request for Bid pack­

76.33 10.81 ages are available atthe Distnct Office. I f2011/12 TOTAL 126.66 v

61.70 4,039.36 you have any ques­5.76 1,344. 86 TOTAL t ions o r c o m ments,

67.46 5,384.22 451. 81 p lease contact t h eDISTRICT off ice a t149. 09541-523-7121 x 111 or

TOTAL 600. 90 email242.16 LIST¹­Nicole.sullivan©or.nac80.15 MAP/LOT 0984020AD

dnet.net.322.31 3700 CODE- 501 LIST¹­ACCT¹- 3491 SCOTT, MAP/LOT 0983729DD This prolect is funded

ARTHUR 11 at LILLIE 2700 CODE- 503 in part by funds from

L IST¹­ 211 BRIDGE STREET ACCT¹- 5 141 TONE, the Oregon Lottery.M AP/LOT 088 3 8 1 6 BAICER CITY, OR JOHN D

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anc ers ose one rou tai wi comeintimeBy MargeryA. Beck affect the price and supply insure grazing land be­ this fall, with prices drop­ is appreciated, but animals difficult to understand," saidAssociated Press of meat for months, perhaps cause it's too hard to predict ping briefly and then rising need to eat, and even with Michael Kelsey, executive

OMAHA, Neb.— It' s years, to come. losses, and ranchers say pilot early next year. Meanwhile, grazing on some federal land, vice president of Nebraskahard to tell what frustrates "I'd like to see every one of programs tested by the U.S. farmers are getting a fraction hay is in short supply. Cattlemen.Todd Eggerling more — the the senators and congress­ Department of Agriculture of what their animals would The House approved $383 With no grass for grazing,weather or Congress. men go out into one of these are too expensive and pay normally be worth at sales. million in disaster relief ear­ Eggerling cut corn and soy­

Searing temperatures and widespread, drought-stricken out little when there's a loss, "It's not like we can hold lier this month, but Congress beans stunted by the droughtdrought scorched Eggerling's areas and spend a day," said Nebraska Farm Service our products — like setting went home before the Senate to use as cattle feed. But thatland in southeast Nebraska, Eggerling, 44, of Martell, Neb. Agency director Dan Steink­ a shirt on a shelf until it acted on the bill. The Senate will soon run out, he said, andleaving little grass to feed his ''Walk around and see the ef­ ruger said. sells for the price w e set," had previously passed a he' ll send animals he can' t100 cattle. Then Congress fects of what's going on. Look The White House an­ said Kristen Hassebrook, disaster aid package as part feed to slaughter. Becauseleft for a five-week break at the local economies and nounced last week that the a spokeswoman for the of a five-year farm bill, but they haven't reached theirwithout agreeing on aid to see what's going to happen to federal government will buy Nebraska Cattlemen, a trade GOP leaders in the House full weight and he's paid byhelp ranchers through one them. Then they can go back up to $170 million worth of group. 'We can't just tell that refused to bring that to a the pound, he' ll take a loss.of the worst droughts in the to Washington with a real pork and other meat for food steer or heifer to stop eating vote because many Republi­ "If I get out of this yearnation's history. perspective and say, 'Hey; we assistance programs in an ef­ for a couple of days until the cans object to the nearly $80 with a $50,000 net loss, I' ll be

That means it will be need to do something."' fort to help drought-stricken market share goes up. If we billion included for the food happy," he said.September before Eggerling Most farmers are having farmers. The Defense De­ can't feed that animal, we stamp program. It's not clear how muchand other ranchers can even a hard year with drought partment also was expected have to sell it for whatever The standoff left ranchers money individual ranch­hope for disaster aid legisla­ and unusually warm to encourage its vendors to the price is that day." uncertain about what to do: ers would receive even iftion that includes cash to temperatures in the middle speed up meat purchases in The Obama administra­ Should they buy expensive Congress passed the Housebuy feed until they would of the country burning up an effort to prop up prices tion also has offered low­ feed, assuming the federal bill upon members' return.normally send their cattle to everything from corn to with a glut on the market interest emergency loans, government will ultimately The estimated $383 millionfeedlots or slaughter in the cabbage. But ranchers are expected in the next few opened federal land for graz­ help them pay the bill, or disaster relief package wouldfall or winter. For some, it' s in a particularly precarious months. ing and distributed $30 mil­ should they sell their cattle be divvied up among eligiblealready too late. Out of grass position because most don' t Feed prices soared amid lion to get water to livestock. at a loss, knowing they may applicants, and a number ofand out of cash, they' ve sold have access to federally sub­ the drought, and livestock Farmers say the+I take find out later they would factors would be consideredtheir animals. sidized insurance programs farmers have been selling off what help they can get, but have been eligible for aid? in deciding awards. Some

For others, time is rapidly that cover crops like corn and animals for months as they emergency loans come with a "For Congress to put this may get nothing. Othersrunning out as they try to soybeans. run out of money. The meat is tangle of red tape and aren' t off for five weeks until they could get tens of thousands ofhold on. Their decisions will Private companies won' t expected to hit grocery stores available to everyone. Wat er come back is really, really dollars.

Will proposal to ship 8.8 million tons of coal yearly clog Columbia River' ?• Some fear barge sis; there's excess capacity enclosed after it arrives by foreman and 15-year worker top of about seven commer­ have roughly one-third.

"without a doubt," he says. train at the Port of Morrow at Gunderson's NorthwesttrafIC might CrOWd cial vessels passing through Ambre used mostlyFour-barge tows are a "really in Boardman. Instead of open Portland plant.'Why not Bonneville now. "It's not like post-recession data. Plug­

out other products efficient way to move the coal piles, Ambre proposes keep the work here?" 5 o' clock traffic on the Terwil­ ging in higher barge trafficproduct." storage barns with pollution liger curves," Raymond says. from 2003 to 2007, before

like wood and grain But the big bump in traffic scrubbers, sealed conveyer System primed The U.S. Army Corps of the recession, still leaves atwould affect products, Casa­ belts and enclosed loading Wheat farmers aren' t Engineers, which operates worst a quarter of The Dalles

By Scott Leam vant says, from wood to bar­ equipment. sweating more barge traffic the dams and is evaluating capacity unused.The Oregonian ley to wheat, with potential The barges would stop at at this point, says Tyson Ambre's permit request, says More traffic means more

In a few years, coal could increased shipping costs. Port Westward, a Port of St. Raymond, president of the it hasn't analyzed lock capac­ money for maintenance andbe the No. 1 commodity Barges are the cheapest Helens industrial park, di­ Oregon Wheat Growers ity. Ambre took a run at it in m ajor repairs, courtesy of atraveling by river barge on way to transport grain down­ rectly loading coal onto ocean League."We' re not going to the environmental review, 20-cent-a-gallon tax on tugthe Columbia, supplanting river for most of the North­ cargo ships. stand in the way of rural using corps data: diesel. The exports would alsowheat. west. And grain exports are "This is going to be the economic activity because Factoring in delays and take advantage of huge in­

Ambre Energy wants to be expected to increase in com­ most environmentally someday down the road there time in the locks, Bonneville vestments in lock repairs andfirst to export coal through ing decades, capitalizing on protected movement of this might be a problem," says would still have two-thirds deepening of the shippingthe Northwest to Asia, start­ huge investments downriver commodity in the country Raymond, a wheat grower of its lock capacity left once channel, says Kristin Meira,ing as early as next year. Its in new grain terminals and today," says Gary Neal, Port near Pendleton. Ambre barge traffic reaches executive director of theMorrow Pacific project would channel deepening. of Morrow's general manager. At full tilt, Ambre would maximum, the company Pacific Northwest Waterwaysuse covered barges for 218 "There's going to be a lot Profits could be big: Spot add 1,257 barge tows a year, figures. John Day and The Association: "The system ismiles of the trip, running of pressure on every other coal prices in Asia are far counting empty returns. Dalles, with longer delays primed to take on additionalfrom Boardman, through commodity in that river," higher than in the United That's three to four a day, on and lock-transit times, would cargo.the Columbia River Gorge Casavant says. 'We just don' t States. To win support, Am­and on to Port Westward, an know how much." bre also plans to spread someindustrial park between St. of that wealth around.Helens and Astoria. Contracts signed It isn't asking for property SUNDAY IN THE PARK

Two Portland manu­ Ambre, an Australian tax breaks at the port, thoughfacturers would build the company, has already signed it would probably qualify, AUGUST 26TH CONCERT 1.'30-3.'30PMcovered barges. Two rural contracts to supply Pow­ Neal says. Its jobs would helpports would get 25 to 30 der River Basin coal from make up for the plannedpermanent jobs each. Unlike Montana and Wyoming to closing of Portland General SALT LICK P39four other Northwest export two South Korean utilities. Electric's coal-fired Board­ COUNTRY WESTERNproposals, the gorge and the Its tight timeline depends on man power plant in 2020.Portland-Vancouver area fast permitting. Also, Ambre has pledgedwould be spared mile-plus, Barges, which Ambre says up to $1.6 million a year touncovered coal trains. cost more than train trans­ schools, split between MorrowIt's a proposal designed port, are a big part of that. and Columbia counties.

to blunt controversy. But it' s Though Ambre is also pro­ Portland's Gundersonstill controversial. posing a train-fed terminal in Marine and Vigor Industrial

Opponents warn that Longview, Wash., it says its would get $75 million, withbeefed-up barge traffic could covered barge option is m ore Gunderson building 15 cov­crowd out other commodi­ environmentally friendly. ered barges. That's enoughties, interfere with recreation Barges sidestep the "urban for 350 workers on the joband tribal fishing, and harm impacts" of rail, the environ­ round-the-clock for a year,endangered salmon. mental review says, "such as says Mark Eitzen, general

The Oregonian analyzed air and noise pollution and manager at Gunderson'sAmbre's environmental train-related delays." Northwest Portland plant,review, submitted to federal The company has prom­ the first time the marineand state agencies and ex­ ised to use higher-cost, wing has worked that muchpected to be w idely released maneuverable tugs during since the recession.late this month. When it high-water spring months to If Asian countries "are notcomes to barge traffic, it's a avoid Interstate 5 bridge lifts. going to get it from us, they' remixed bag: Also unlike the other going to find somewhere else Bring your lunch and latm chairs to the Park and enjoy the music,

• The 8.8 million tons of projects, coal would be fully to get it," says Todd Lagers, a Suggested donation $5 Per Person

coal shipped each year at full Pounder River Music Review concert series is Presented to raise fundsbuild-out would about double to build a ban stand Pavilion in the center of dreiser-Pollman Park,

the tonnage now, taking just Thanks to the m sicians for donating their time and talent

a tenth of the estimated lock for this fund raising effort,

capacity at Bonneville Dam Brochure and brick order forms uphill be available at ureekly concerts or

but a quarter at The Dalles may be dournloaded at ururur,facebook,corn/BAKERCITYBANDSTANDfor anyone interested in Purchasing an engraved brick to be Placed in the

and John Day dams. stage(foundation of the net bandstand Pavilion,• Locks at the three dams

can handle the traffic, par­ p o di a t r yticularly with Ambre pushing n. The study and treatment of foot ailments

four barges in one tow. The po-di'a'trist. n

Dalles is the tightest, butGET RELIEF NOW !would have up to one-third of

capacity left once Ambre's at • Treatment and Surgery of • Corns, 8C Callouses

full bore. Dam traffic would the Foot and Ankle • Diabetic Foot Screening

about equal 1995 levels, as­ • In-grown nails • Foot Odor, Athletes Foot

suming other commodities • Bunions • Treatment for pain in feet,

don't take ofK • Warts shins, heels, knees, lower back

• More coal could swallow • Gout • Custom-molded Orthotics

remaining lock capacity in ahurry. Another export projectthe size of Morrow Pacific, a M IcHAEL RUSHToN, D P Mfleck of Asia's 5 billion-ton an­ Put your name dorm in history upwith an engraved brick - nudces great

PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON birthday, anniversary and holiday gi fts or memorial tributes,nual coal use, would take upmost of the room left at John 4 inch by 8 inch bricks are $60

Day and The Dalles. 8 inch by 8 inch bricks are $300Dr. Rushton is u MeCh'rare partiripant and Preferred Providerfor Lifewise12 inch by 12 inch tiles are $1000

Ken Casavant, direc­ rrnd Blue CrosslBlue ShieldA suPPort column sPonsorshiP is $10,000

tor of the Freight Policy Baker City Wednesdaysi n LaGrande Soroptimist International of Baker County (SIBC) is the 501(c)3 non­Transportation Institute at 2830 10th Street 1002 Spring Ave, Suite 1 Profit for this Project, Matching grant donations are most unwelcome,Washington State University, 541-524-0122 541-963-3431 Pocket Rivet Mrtsic Re~ievu is sPonsored by the Baker City Herald andfound no problems in a quick

The doctor speaks Spanish - el doctor hablaEspy-ol. organiZed by ~olunreets of the Bandstand Committee.review of Ambre's analy­

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Pointing out dressing error NEWS OF THE WEIRD

must be done with discretion onn. ownsees is ueDEAR ABBY: My friend was at a baby a chance to know who his pandfa­

local event, a child's graduation.There ther is. If there is no love there when theywas a woman whose rear end was meet, we won't pursue a relationship. over ir's e unnexposed sitting in the row ahead. Several He is upset with me. I don't know why,people took pictures and posted them on because he's the one who asked for theFacebook. divorce. What do you think about this? NORTH HAVEN, Conn. 1AP1 order while investigating a neigh­ Register she's "excited" that sheM y concern is for the woman's family. — CONFUSED IN PHOENIX — Officials in a Connecticut town bor's blight complaint against the can keep it.

My friend couldn't think of an easy way DEAR CONFUSED: Your ex-hus­ have settled a zoning dispute over Lidsky family, whose property is Since the dispute hit the newsto tell her. My question is, how do you band may be upset with you because he a local girl's 20-pound pet bunny less than 2 acres. last week, nearly 4,400 peopletactfully tell someone about her feels some after receiving calls and emails "All along I' ve said that little have signed an online petitionior his) exposed buttocks without 4!' guilt about from across the country demand­ girl is not losing that rabbit," on change.org urging the town tooffending the person? DEAR the divorce, ing that the rabbit be allowed to Freda said. '%e have a ridiculous not force the family to give up the

— JUST ASKING ABBY and rather stay. ordinance ... and we' re going to rabbit.IN ILLINOIS than accept it, North Haven First Selectman change It." Freda said he's also spoken to

DEAR JUST ASKING: The he is blaming Michael Freda said Friday that the The Lidsky family, however, and exchanged emails with aboutperson who designed low-rise pants for you for it. town will allow 7-year-old Kayden interpreted the cease-and-desist 1,000 people nationwide.women, frankly, should be taken to the If you think this baby might somehow Lidsky and her family to keep the order to mean that they had to get The ordinance was put in placestocks for public punishment. They flatter smooth over the years of abuse you Flemish giant named Sandy and rid of Sandy. Josh Lidsky, Kayden's about 50 years ago when Northno one, particularly when the wearer experienced from him, please forget it. change the zoning rule that led dad, had planned to appeal the Haven was a large farming com­bends or sits. If it's not the flesh dropping It is perfectly logical that your daughter to a cease-and-desist order three order to a town board. munity, and it was designed toover the waistband, it's the Great Rift Val­ wouldn't want to name her child for him weeks ago. "I'm happy it's over," Josh Lidsky prevent people from raising andley visible from the rear. after witnessing what he put you through The rule bars anyone from said. "I'm saddened that it had to selling rabbits and other livestock

Robert Burns, a Scottish poet, wrote for so many years — so please don't let keeping rabbits and other live­ go as far as it did. It's very tough on less than 2 acres in competitionin 1786 fl am paraphrasing) that if some her be coerced into it. stock on properties smaller than for a 7-year-old to understand why with farmers, Freda said.power would give us the gift to see Because your ex is the kind of person 2 acres. people would do something like Freda said the new ordinanceourselves as others see us, it would free he is, it would be better for all of you The town's zoning enforcement that. She's cried nightly." will allow rabbits to be kept asus from "many a blunder" ! How right if the little boy DOESN'T get to know officer issued the cease-and-desist Kayden tells the New Haven pets.he was. him. You married a self-centered, selfish,

Had your friend informed the woman controlling individual. Consider yourselfin the row ahead that her pants had lucky that he's not pushing for involve­slipped so low that people were photo­ ment, because if that happens he willpaphing the view, she probably would continue to treat all of you exactly the

Unheard King audio found in attichave been less offended than embar­ way he used to.rassed. The message should have been NASHVILLE, Tenn. 1AP1­ wasn't sure who other than his first time.conveyed QUIETLY by another woman Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Stephon Tull was looking through father may have heard it. Tull plans to offer the record­if one felt enough compassion to do it. Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, dusty old boxes in his father's attic "No words can describe. I ing at a private sale arranged by

and was founded by her mother, Pauline in Chattanooga a few months ago couldn't believe it," he told The a New York broker and collectorDEAR ABBY: I was married for Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www. when he stumbled onto something Associated Press this week in a later this month.

22 years. My husband was verbally, DearAbby.corn or P.O. Box 69440, Los startling: an audio reel labeled, phone interview from his home Tull said his father, an insur­mentally and emotionally abusive to me. Angeles, CA 90069. "Dr. King interview, Dec. 21, 1960." in Chattanooga. "I found ... a lost ance salesman, had planned toI took it for my kids' sake. He wasn't sure what he had part of history." write a book about the racism

My daughter recently had a son, and For everything you need to know until he borrowed a fiiend's reel­ Many recordings of King are he encountered growing up inmy ex wants nothing to do with him. about wedding planning, order "How to-reel player and listened to the known to exist among hundreds of Chattanooga and later as anHe says if we don't name the baby after to Have a Lovely W edding." Send your recording of his father interview­ thousands of documents related to adult. He said his dad interviewedhim, the baby doesn't need him in his name and mailing address, plus check or ing Martin Luther King Jr. for a his life that have been catalogued King when he visited the city, butlife. My heart hurts for my grandson.My money order for $7 1U.S. funds) to: Dear book project that never came to and archived. But one historian never completed the book and justdaughter is not with the baby's daddy. Abby, Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box 447, fruition. In clear audio, King dis­ said the newly discovered inter­ stored the recording with someAll the baby has is my daughter, my son Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. 1Shipping cusses the importance of the civil view is unusual because there' s other interviews he had done.and me. I don' t know how a grandparent and handling are included in the price.) rights movement, his definition little audio of King discussing his Tull's father is now in his earlycan't want to be a patt of an innocent COPYRIGHT 2012 UNIVERSAL of nonviolence and how a recent activities in Alrica, while two of 80s and under hospice care.baby's life. UCLICK trip of his to Alrica informed his King's contemporaries said it' s During part of the interview,

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45 84/41 77/40 83/ 44 87/47RATE THE DAY: 8Thursday's weather ,- . G, ~ P "", :,„','~

REGIONAL TEMPS kTuesday's high/Wednesday's low Clear and cool Sunny and Sun ny, not as Sun ny and Sunn y andBaker County: 85/46 warm warm warmer warmUnion County: 88/57Wallowa County: 84/47 UNION COUNTY FORECAST (,

PRECIPITATIONLa Grande 48 82/43 75/46 85/51 86/5124 hours ending 4 a.m.: 0.00Month to date/Normal: 0.00/0.60Year to date/Normal: 9.66/1 0.62

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24 hours ending 4 a.m.: 0.00 Temperatures indicate previous day' sClear and coolMonth to date/Normal: trace/0.49 Sunny and Sun ny, not as Sun ny and Sunn y and high and overnight Iow to 4 a.m.

warm warm warmer warm Meacham 79 36 0Year to date/Normal: 6.06/6.85 Hi Lo Pr~ Pendleton 89 53 0Enterprise WALLOWA COUNTY FORECAST The Dalles 85 61 0 Redmo nd 86 43 024 hours ending 4 a.m.: 0.00 Joseph na na na Pasco 93 56 0

Corvallis 82 52 0 Walla Walla 89 59 0Month to date/Normal: 0.00/0.60Year to date/Normal: 9.51/11.33

Newport 66 48 0 Baker City 8 5 47 042 77/37 71/38 79/45 82/45 Portland 76 55 0 Ontar i o 96 67 0

State's wettest: 0.03" at HermistonAcross the nation

SUN TemPeratures indicate Previous Boston 83 66 0 sSunset: 7:45 p.m. day's high and overnight low to 5 Chicago 79 54 0Sunrise: 6:05 a.m. a.m. Pacific time. Denver 89 64 0 pc

Clear and cool Sunny and Sun ny, not as Sun ny and Sunn y and Hi Lo Prc SkV Honolulu 88 75 0 swarm warm warmer warm Atlanta 88 68 0 pc Ho uston 91 75 0 pcMOON PHASE Billings 96 66 0 pc La s Vegas 1 0 1 7 4 0 pc

Hottest Tuesday Weather History Des Moines 85 6 2 0 pc Lo s Angeles 8 0 7 0 0 pcWaxing, 27 percent visible Detroit 7 9 57 0 s Mia m i 91 77 0 pcNation: 119 in Death Valley, Calif. On August 23 in 1987, a cold front Indianapolis 81 5 9 0 s New York City 82 68 0 pcFirst Full Last New Oregon: 96 in Ontario brought autumn-like weather to the North­ Kansas City 95 64 0 s Phoenix 1 02 76 0.09 t

Coldest today ern and Central Plains. Highs were in the Minneapolis 80 5 8 0 pc Sa l t Lake City 95 53 0 pcNation: 37 in Sarnac Lake, N.Y. 50s and 60s, where just 2 days prior they New Orleans 88 7 5 0 pc S a n Francisco 65 54 0 pc

were in the 90s and low 100s. Anchorage 6 4 48 0 pc Se attle 74 56 0 cOregon: 38 in MeachamAug. 24 Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Boise 94 61 0 s Was hington, DC86 68 0 pc

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