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By Cherise Kaechele, The Observer

Mindy Morvery, rvho has been acting as interim executive director for Shelter From

the Storm since December, is dropping "interim"from her title She rva.s chosen to be the

new executive director on Friday.SFS's board of directors

had asked Mowery if shewould stand in as interimwhile they looked for areplacement in the position,which was previously heldby Executive Director TeresaCrouser.

She has worked atthe do­mes­tic

violence shelter for threeyears, according to a pressrelease from SFS.

awe asked her if she coulddo this for us," said MaryE1­len LaBerge, co-chair of theboard."She did it withoutexperience, and her learningcurve was straight up. She

came through for us. Shetackled a difficult situ­

ation for us."The shelter

is now on theother side of alawsuit withUnion County.The previousshelter advo­cacy center

location was up

for a lease renewal when thecommissioners decided thelocation was better suited fora new courthouse, currentlyunder construction. Therewas a lot of talk betweenthe commissioners aboutwhat was needed for thenew courthouse, and withthe close proximity to theUnion County jail, the com­missioners decided it mademore sense to build the newcourthouse where SFS waslocated.

The commissioners ofFeredto help the shelter move to anew location and ofFered tohelp pay for the nonprofit'srent for a set period of time,but the shelter organization

decided to fight the decisionto tear down their buildingand filed a lawsuit. That law­suit was dropped in Decem­ber 2014.

SFS has moved to a newlocation in Island City, andthe organization is lookingahead.

Mowery said she waspleasantly surprised by the . •decision of the board to nameher executive director.

"It was a surprise," shesaid."I didn't want to takeanything for granted and

See Mowery / Page 5A

Shelter From the Storm's Mindy Mowery works on hercomputer Friday. Mowery, who has been acting as inter­im executive director for Shelter From the Storm sinceDecember, is dropping "interim" from her title. She waschosen to be the new executive director on Friday.

ByAimee GreenThe Oregonian

PORTLAND — A wordof advice to Oregonians whoplan to grow marijuana intheir backyards: Don't bragabout your new ventureon Twitter or proudly postphotos of your budding cropon Facebook.

In fact, don't advertise itat all if you want to avoidunwanted attention fromcrooks who prey on easypickings, police say. Policeand prosecutors are bracingthemselves for what they saycould be a crime wave afterJuly 1, when growing, con­suming and stocking awayup to 8 ounces of recreationalmarijuana becomes legal inOregon for adults 21 andolder.

Crime statistics from thefirst two states to legalize

See Crime / Page 5A

• Police take wait-and-seeapproach to crime aftermarijuana becomes legal

InsideIn Bend,it may beeasytoassume thathomelesscamps lie onthe outskirtsof town, outof sight andout of mind.In reality,though, thereare campswithin citylimits, on theeast and westside, hiddenin plain sight.Page 8A

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SUPREME COURT DECISION

Mm.iage rulingevokes mixedreactionsISLAND CITY

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• Weeklong straw balehome workshop heldin Island CityBy Cherise Kaechele

Despite the hottest tempera­tures the Grande Ronde Valley hasexperienced so far this summer, agroup of 30 people from across thecountry — and even one from SouthAlrica — converged to build a homefor a stranger.

Energy-efficienthomehuillinl days

More than 30 people traveled to Island City last week fora workshop led byAndrew Morrison to teach them howto build energy-efficient straw homes.

A man who has made a livingtraveling around the world to showpeople how to build straw balehomes made it to the Northwestlast week, to this neck of the woods,in fact.

Andrew Morrison, who has "losttrack" ofhow many straw balehomes he has helped people build,led a seven-day workshop in IslandCity for those who are interested inbuilding such homes.

Mary McCracken, who owns theSee Home / Page 5A

The ObserverByAlyssa Sutton

As Gay Pride Weekendwas getting ready to kick ofFin New York City, the Su­preme Court ruled 5-4 in fa­vor of same-sex marriage onFriday. This decision removesthe same-sex marriage banfrom the 14 states that stillmaintain them.

The ruling has causedmixed reactions both nation­ally and locally.

According to a news reporton Saturday, Mississippi,Alabama, Utah, Tennesseeand Louisiana are workingon legislation that will makeit more difFicult for same-sexcouples to wed.

to move

Our viewIf nothingelse, therecentdecision bythe SupremeCourtregardinggay marriagemaythankfullyallow thisgreat nation

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the 180th day of 2015. Thereare 185 days left in the year.

By Trish Yerges

Everyone has heard of multi­tasking, but how many can claim to bethe city's mayor and postmaster, thesole grocery store owner, proprietor ofa restaurant, its accountant, purchas­ing agent, gas station attendant andweekend jammer on accordion?

There's only one person who wearsall those hats, and that's Sheri

Bingaman Rogers ofSummerville.

Rogers opens the doorsat her SummervilleStore at 6 a.m. eachmorning and closes at

Rogers 8 p .m., but the restau­rant and bar remain

open until about 10 p.m. In betweenthose hours, she's hustling to pur­chase food supplies for the restaurant,sorting mail to be put in the postoffice boxes and waiting on gasoline

'There was a time when the post of­fice was in a private home," said Rog­ers."But when I bought the store in1995, it was in the store. Before that,Jay Howard owned the store, and hewas the postmaster when Summer­ville had istatus as) a real post office.When I bought the store, I signed acontract with the Postal Service."

Rogers said when she boughtthe Summerville Store, she did nothave any experience with the PostalService.

'The U.S. Postal rules are intermi­nable," she said.'They go on and on. Ihad resources to help me though. TheImbler postmaster, Pam Glenn, wasmy supervising boss. Later, Postmas­ter Jane Ott gave me the most help."

• Sheri Bingaman Rogers wears many hats, including mayor and postmaster

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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTOn June 29, 1927, the first

trans-Pacific airplane flightwas completed as Lt. LesterJ. Maitland and Lt. Albert F. He­genberger arrived atWheelerField in Hawaii aboard the Birdof Paradise, an Atlantic-FokkerC-2, after flying 2,400 milesfrom Oakland, Calif., in 25hours, 50 minutes.

ON THIS DATEIn1767, Britain approved the

Townshend RevenueAct, whichimposed import duties on glass,paint, oil, lead, paper and teashipped to theAmerican colonies.(Colonists bitterly protested,prompting Parliament to repealthe duties — except for tea.j

In 1880, France annexedTahiti, which became a Frenchcolony on December 30, 1880.

In 1954, the Atomic EnergyCommission voted againstreinstating Dr. J. Robert Op­penheimer's access to classi­fied information.

In 1967, Jerusalem wasre-unified as Israel removedbarricades separating the OldCity from the Israeli sector.

In 1972, the U.S. SupremeCourt struck down a trio ofdeath sentences, saying theway they had been imposedconstituted cruel and unusualpunishment.

In1995, the space shuttleAtlantis and the Russian Mirspace station linked in orbit,beginning a historic five-dayvoyage as a single ship.

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Rogers has 50 postal boxes at thestore with 30 that she sorts intoregularly.

"Summerville is very unique in thatif you put up a mailbox at your physi­cal residence, Imbler will deliver to it,"she said."The good part is that any­time the store is open, you have accessto post office services whether that'sbuying stamps or mailing something."

Customers in Summerville comeby many modes to her store. Rogerserected a hitching post at the requestof Karen and Don Starr who rode theirhorses there. However, in really badweather, people find other ways to get tothe store for their emergency purchases.

"In a winter storm, we11 get custom­ers on snowmobiles or skis," Rogerssaid."On good weather days, we alsohave those who come by horseback likethe ladies group from Elgin who windup a day trip here at the restaurant."

The Summerville Store's restaurantserves up some tasty meals, too. Rog­ers knows her palate when it comesto hiring the best cooks. She recruitedLaurie Young and Jodi Hafer, whohave been indispensable to her res­taurant operation.

"They are two of the best cooks inOregon," Rogers said."Laurie was thehead of food services for the Bakerhospital. Jodi is just one of thosenatural-born cooks. I have a greatteam working with me."

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It's taken time, but Rogers and herrestaurant team have rebranded theSummerville tavern into its presentday family restaurant. Now Rogers isalso offering a pizza Saturday once amonth with Hafer making the crustsin advance. It's been a hit, and theyalways sell out, Rogers said.

Keeping the restaurant suppliedwith inventory is just one more hatthat Rogers wears when she's nothelping in the kitchen, sorting mail,pumping gasoline or jamming withother local musicians.

"Every two weeks, I'm making runsto La Grande and Pendleton for foodswe use regularly at the restaurant,"said Rogers."I buy less than case lotsbecause of the dated foods; otherwisethey wouldn't sell fast enough andstay fresh. I do keep track of store spe­cials and look for competitive prices."

With an accounting background,having worked for Boise Cascade'sregion office for 27 years until 2011when she retired, Rogers' bookkeepingskills are a reliable compass when itcomes to running the store.

Now if a resident isn't hungry butjust needs to see Mayor Rogers, she'llbe at the Summerville Store too.

"I got on the city council about 1996,and the council chooses the mayor, sothey chose me," Rogers said."I've beenmayor now for about 13 years sinceRon Caswell retired."

customers.

• Interimagreement may besigned to beginnegotiations

The interim agreement,according to the commis­sioners' meeting packet,allows BMHA to continueto provide animal rescueand shelter services whilethe parties negotiatethe terms of a long-termagreement.

The two parties willeither try to reach an agree­ment or they will agreeto an expiration date thatwill take place six monthsfrom the signing of thedocuments, according to thecounty.

The county and the shel­ter will meet twice a monthto work toward enteringinto a new agreement, ac­cording to the commission­

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The Union County Boardof Commissioners willdiscuss entering into aninterim agreement with theBlue Mountain HumaneAssociation while the twoparties negotiate a new con­tract at Tuesday morning'smeeting.

The contract betweenBMHA and the county ex­pired Saturday without anagreement being reached.

oun totac e c ontracters' packet. The first meet­ing will take place the thirdweek of July, and meetingsafter that will be agreedupon at the conclusion ofeach successive meeting.If either party cancels

two consecutive meetingswithout mutual agreement,it will negate the interimagreement, according to thecounty documents.

Commissioner Steve Mc­Clure will act as county rep­resentative at the negotia­tions with BMHA DirectorJohn Brinlee representingthe shelter.

Additionally, the countycommissioners will alsodiscuss the $32,190 they

Department of Agricul­ture to go toward helpingfarmers and ranchers whoexperience damage causedby predatory animals tolivestock and human healthand safety.

Applications are avail­able to those who havelost animals because ofconfirmed wolf attacks, andcompensation is availablethrough the county withthe grant money from theUSDA, according to countydocuments.

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With increasing thunder­storm activity and prolongedhigh temperatures, the needto minimize human-causedfire starts has promptedthe Oregon Department ofForestry's Northeast OregonDistrict to institute a regu­lated-use closure starting at12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

All lands protected by thedistrict will be placed underheightened fire safety restric­tions at that time, includingforestland within one-eighthof a mile of the districtboundary.

'The measurements thatwe use to determine firedanger are indicating thatthe fire danger has reached apoint that we normally don'tsee until later in the season."said Kyle Tucker, actingwildland fire suppressionsupervisor from La Grande."Since we can't control theweather, we use regulated­use closures to help influencefactors that spark human­caused fires."

The restrictions withinthe regulated closure areintended to reduce the riskofhuman-caused fires andallow firefighters to focus onfires started by lightning.

Limiting human-causedfires within the NortheastOregon District is the objec­tive of the closure, whichincludes prohibiting openfires, including campfires,charcoal fires, cooking firesand warming fires, except atdesignated locations. Desig­nated locations within theregulated-use closure areainclude Emigrant Springs,Ukiah Dale, CatherineCreek, Hilgard Junction,Red Bridge, Wal lowa Lake,Minam and Unity Lake.Portable cooking stoves usingliquefied or bottled fuels areallowed.

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If nothing else, the recent decision by the SupremeCourt regarding gay marriage may thankfully allowthis great nation to move forward and begin to focuson a host of pressing issues.

Same-sex couples battled for years to secure what

most would agree is a fundamental right, and theirfight for equal rights deserves praise.

Yet the struggle that culminated in the Supreme Courtrulinglastweekwas always one that should neverhavereached the point it did. Not because the issue was notimportant — it was and is — but because it was a subjectthat should have been settled in the a5rmative alongtime ago. The basic tenants ofthe issue — that same-sexpartners should be allowed to marry — remained for along time akind ofbasic common sense principle. Insteadofdealing with the subject in a forthright — and logical— manner under the basic tenants ofthe Constitution

years ofangst was generated and political battles wagedthat gained more than the lion's share ofpublicity.

The issue became yet another pop-culture drivenAash-point issue that expanded existing cultural and

philosophical fault lines within our society. Thosein support of same-sex marriage are, rightfully,celebrating the Supreme Court decision. But thewhole matter deserved to be settled — in the favor ofsame-sex marriage — at a much lower level than the

Supreme Court, and in the process the collective at­tention of the nation was forced onto an issue manyAmericans were, and are, willing to tolerate andaccept as long as someone isn't pushing it into theirfront rooms or around the dinner table.

Meanwhile, issues that should demand our collec­tive attention linger. That may be because other issues— climate change, foreign policy, race relations — are

harder to pin down, diKcult to digest and understand.Therefore it is easier to latch on to other subjects thathave a clear division — a right versus wrong.

The recent explosion of criticism regarding theConfederate battle Aag is another one of the clearexamples of an issue with only some relevance be­coming the latest media, pop-culture darling. Clearlythere are a host of compelling questions regardingwhether the display of the Aag at such places as astate capitol is appropriate. And those questionsshould be asked and debated.

We are, it appears, a self-centered, blissfully igno­rant society that doesn't want to deal with issuesthat have a tremendous amount of substance andimplications — such as civil rights — for our very fu­ture. Those subjects, aker all, are complicated. Theytake a lot of careful and prudent thought. They takeeA'ort to understand.

Aperfect example is Iraq. More than 14 years ago,the United States invaded that county and engaged ina complicated, diKcult struggle. Then one day, essen­tially, we decided to leave and sent the message it wassomeone else's problem. A subject like Iraq is diKcultand hard to comprehend. It is, it seems, much easier tosit back and argue about who should be able to m arry

whom rather than con&ont issues that not only impactus but the entire world. We need to find a method toproperly prioritize compelling national issues, insteadof going &om one knee-jerk reaction to another.

To the Editor:

Your viewsDarrow: Rural Oregon shouldseriously consider secession

Rural Oregonians in general andEastern Oregonians in particular aregrowing increasingly dismayed by themanner in which Oregon's Legislatureand Oregon's urban dwellers havemarginalized their values, demonizedtheir lifestyle, villainized their resource­based livelihoods, and classified themas second-class citizens at best. All thewhile they cover Oregon's most fertileand well-watered farm ground withurban sprawl, gangs, illegal aliens,homeless camps, welfare tramps andtouchy-feely politics that add little or novalue to rural lifestyles.

Meanwhile, Oregon's rural residentscarve out a resource-based living onmarginal farm ground and the leftoversof Oregon's economic growth, intrastruc­ture and technological innovation.

The Portland metro area is hometo 47 percent of Oregon's voters andcovers a mere 3,776.41 square miles ofOregon's 98,466 square miles — that'sless than 4 percent of its land mass, 3.83percent to be exact.

Five of Oregon's 36 counties now con­trol 100 percent of Oregon's legislativeactivity. None are rural. None are eastof the Cascades. None are outside theWillamette Valley.

It would appear to any rural resi­dent or outside observer that most ofOregon's urbanites view Oregon's ruralresidents as nothing more than third­world inhabitants occupying their week­end and vacation playgrounds in whatthey advertise to the world as Oregon'sunique diversity.

The political diversity in this state isbecoming unpalatable.

Since 1988, Oregon's urban dwellers

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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden: D.C.office: 221 Dirksen Senate OfficeBuilding, Washington, D.C.20510-3703; phone: 202-224­5244; fax 202-228-2717. Website:wyden.senate.gov. Email:wyden.senate.gov/contacV.La Grande office: 105 Fir SL,No. 210, La Grande, OR 97850;541-962-7691;fax,541-963-0885;email kathleen cathey4wyden.senate.gov.

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have elected a group of individuals whorepresent nothing short of an aristoc­racy of political power.

They have switched their role in de­mocracy trom servant to lord. These peo­ple have successfully disenfranchisedand subjugated the people occupying ev­erything not Portland or the WillametteValley. They have enacted laws withlittle or no debate and no amendments.They have stated they will fix admit­tedly flawed laws after they are enacted;this is a backwards legislative proceduredesigned to exclude and silence opposi­tion, oftentimes with out-of-state moneytrom East Coast power brokers.

Time for a change. Time to organize.Time to secede or succumb. Thirty-onecounties need to put an initiative ontheir ballot that states: "Should imylcounty secede from the state of Oregon

(2nd District): D.C. office: 2182Rayburn House Office Building,Washington, D.C. 20515-0001,202-225-6730; fax 202-225­5774. Website: walden.house.gov/. Email: walden.house.gov/e-mail-greg. La Grandeoffice: 1211 Washington Ave.,La Grande, OR 97850; 541-624­2400, email kirby.garrett@mail.house.gov.

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and seek a more perfect union else­where?"

Imagine for a moment Idaho's west­ern border stretching to the Pacific andthe state of Oregon shrinking to lessthan 4,000 square miles ofland-locked,river view property.

Grant DarrowElgin

Brainerd: Another successfulRiverfest in Elgin

Once again, "kudos" and thank you tothe Elgin Lions for another outstandingjob organizing a very successful 2015Riverfest.

The event was again held downtownand as a result, there was an increasein attendance and local merchants aswell as other local organizations andmembers of the community reaped thebenefits. Furthermore, there were a va­riety of enjoyable activities for every oneof all ages to participate in. This yearthe organization featured some newmainstay fun happenings that added tothe ambiance.

Location, location, location is the keyalong with strong organizing ability thatmake successful events victorious, andthis year's event was nothing shy.

Those key components combinedfurther help our local businesses andcommunity prosper.

As a Chamber of Commerce repre­sentative, I appreciate the effort theElgin Lions contributed in making 2015Riverfest the best and look forward tonext year's event.

Kem BrainerdEtgin Chamber of Commerce

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recreational marijuana­Colorado and Washington­so far show a mix of trends.Those laws have been ineffect only since late 2012— and pot has been read­ily available to the massesonly since recreational potshops opened in both statesin 2014.

But Oregon's 17-yearhistory oflegalized medi­cal marijuana gives someclues. Police and prosecutorsanecdotally point to robber­ies that have turned vio­lent, even deadly, as armedbandits have hit homes anddispensaries seeking mari­juana and money.

Police wonder if homeinvasion robberies will surgeand if everyday Oregoniansw ill become targets for thepot in their pockets. Andwill the new normal attractout-of-state drug dealers whowant to ship pot back to the46 states where recreationalmarijuana is still illegal?

"Everybody's talking aboutit," said Bret Smith, policechiefin Canby, home of amarijuana-fueled robberyand homicide last year.

Statistics compiled by Den­

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ver police show that overallcrime driven by marijuanahas increased by 15 percentfrom 2012 iroughly the lastfull year recreational mari­juana was illegal) to 2014,when recreational pot shopsopened on New Year's Day.

Most notably, the Denverfigures show that marijuana­driven robberies jumpedby 50 percent — from 24 in2012 to 36 in 2014.

But it's still early to drawconclusions, and numbers forthe first several months of2015 indicate a slow-down inpot-driven crimes, includingrobberies.

In Oregon, police sayhome-invasion robberies ap­peared to increase after vot­ers in 1998 legalized medicalmarijuana and more people— within legal limits or not— began to grow marijuanain their homes.Some law officers say

home invasion robberiesagain could increase whenOregonians begin cultivat­ing marijuana crops in theirhomes and backyards. It'ssimple math: After July 1,it's a given that there will bemore marijuana in Oregon.

"Just because something'slegal ... doesn't mean that it'sgoing to be devalued," saidSmith, the Canby police chief.

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Some state officials are seeking waysto either delay the enforcement of theSupreme Court ruling or are drafbnglegislation that will end the state agen­cies' involvement in issuing marriagelicenses.

Others, like La Grande local Terry"T.J." McClure, are not happy with thedecision.

"I think it is absolutely stupid, andithe Supreme Court) overstepped. Thisjust became something political insteadof judicial. I want to know who boughtthem ofE" McClure said.Though the Supreme Court ruled in

favor of same-sex marriage, it was notwithout some dissent.

"This court is not a legislature," ChiefJustice John Roberts wrote. Whethersame-sex marriage is a good ideashould be no concern to us."

His argument was not specifi­cally over the moral of the decisionbut voiced disagreement in terms ofwhether the Supreme Court should bethe body making this historical deci­sion, or if individual states should beable to decide on their own.

"If you are among the many Ameri­cans — of whatever sexual orientation

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knew the hiring committeewas going to make the bestchoice for the organization."

LaBerge said one of Mow­ery's strong suits is grantwriting, and that was one ofthe main reasons she waschosen as executive director.

Mowery and LaBergeagree that grant writingis one of the most impor­tant facets to keeping theshelter successful. LaBergecalled grants the "bread andbutter" of the organization,adding that if the shelterruns out of grant funding, itcannot keep stafFand the or­ganization wouldn't survive.

"Grant writing is hugeand so are communicationskills and working withthe community partners,"LaBerge said.'That is one ofMindy's strong points, andshe has a very good networkwith community partners.She has worked with themsince she's been with theshelter for three years andespecially since she tookover as interim."

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Mowery said her goalsfor this year are to continuewhat the organization hasbeen doing and workingwith stafFto help the clientsand victims.

''We're really confidentnow," Mowery said of theshelter's stafK ''We feel verygood and positive about thefuture. That's how we're go­ing forward — positively."

Mowery said since theshelter moved from its previ­ous location, there have beensome minor bumps, such asrelocating the food pantry,but things are evening outand the future looks bright.

"During the last sevenmonths, since our transition,we have been very fortunateour community partnersand members have beenvery supportive in the pro­cess, and we're very thank­ful of that," Mowery said."And we look forward tothat in the future. The stafFhas been very supportivethroughout this process, andI think we feel comfortablegoing forward."

There will be an openhouse from noon to 2 p.m.July 8 to meet the stafF and

— who favor expanding same-sex mar­riage, by all m eans celebrate today'sdecision," Chief Justice Roberts said."But do not celebrate the Constitution.It had nothing to do with it."

Justice Anthony Kennedy, one of themore liberal justices, disagreed withRoberts.

'The dynamic of our constitutionalsystem is that individuals need notawait legislative action before assertinga fundamental right," Kennedy wrotein his fourth major opinion in supportof gay rights since 1996.

It was a statement with which Presi­dent Barack Obama agreed. In praiseof the decision, Obama called it"justicethat arrives like a thunderbolt."

"It's an awesome decision," said localresident Eva Darrow."It's about timefor us to stop arguing about somethingwe should all have."

Justice Kennedy went on to explainthat this decision would in no way forceany religious persons to perform a cer­emony they do not want to conduct.There are an estimated 390,000

married same-sex couples in theUnited States, according to UCLA'sWilliams Institute, which tracks thedemographics of gay and lesbianAmericans. Another 70,000 couplesliving in states that do not currentlypermit them to wed would get married

Sarah Simek, of Randle,Washington, came to Mc­Cracken's residence tolearn more about strawbale homes. Simek and herboyfriend want to build theirown home one day so they'retrying to learn as much aspossible to get them started.

"This is definitely the bestbang for your buck," Simeksaid of the workshop."There'sno better way to learn thanto do it."

Simek said she had abso­lutely no previous experiencebuilding a home prior to theworkshop, but she learned aton over the seven-day event."It's been a lot ofhard

work, but it's been a blast.There's no drama iin thegroup). We're all like-mindedpeople who want to do thissomeday," she said."It's tentcity here too. We've become atight group."

The group of 30 peoplecamp out in their tents onthe property at the workshopproperty, Simek said.Besides the feeling of ac­

complishment at the end ofthe workshop, Morrison said,the group builds a camarade­rie that lasts a lifetime.

"It's definitely a bondingexperience," he said.

But it's not for the faintofheart. It's a lot of work tobuild a home, and tempera­tures were reaching tripledigits in Northeast Oregonlast week.

'You get out what you putinto it," Simek said.'You cansit in the shade and watchpeople the whole time or youcan participate and do it."

Simek said by the end ofthe workshop, which wasSunday, the house has itsfirst coat of plaster. M c­Cracken will have to finishthe electrical, run lights andfinish the home, but a largepart of it is finished.

"There is still a substantialpart left to do," Simek said."But this is the time to have32 people help build a home."

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property the home was builton, lives next door in her ownstraw bale home. She appliedto have her location be oneof the homes Morrison helpsbuild every year.

Morrison said the IslandCity workshop brought to­gether people from a varietyofbackgrounds — builders,architects and even thosewho have never picked up ahammer."I receive 70 to 75 requests

to come build straw balehomes per year," Morri­son said."I choose maybeseven locations. I ask myself,'Where in the world do Iwant to go?"'

Morrison has been allover the world, traveling toEurope, Australia, Canadaand the United States.

McCracken said there wasone woman who traveled allthe way from South Africa tocome to the workshop withher friend who is from SanDiego. Others came fromPortland, Lewiston and Boi­se, Idaho, Seattle, northernCalifornia and other parts ofWashington.

Morrison said the strawbale home phenomenonis steadily becoming morepopular. The benefits ofbuild­ing a home made of strawinclude energy efficiency iasmuch as three times more sothan regular homes), built-ininsulation that keeps it cool,sound-proofwalls and fireresistance three times that ofregular homes.

McCracken said she hadto supply all the tools andbuilding supplies necessaryto build the home. Plus, thefoundation and framing mustbe up before the workshopbegins. The benefit ofhavingthe workshop hosted at herproperty, however, is she has30 to 35 people working onher home at a time.

congratulate Mowery on hernew position. LaBerge saidthis is a great opportunityfor the community to seethe new facility and how theorganization has adaptedto the building to meet theneeds of SFS.

One big goal for LaBergeand the board of directors isto purchase the building theshelter is currently occupy­ing. LaBerge said they arehopeful the board will beable to make the official an­nouncement later this week.

''We can't jump the gun,"LaBerge said.'We're meet­

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in the next three years, the instituteestimates. Roughly 1 million same-sexcouples, married and unmarried, livetogether in the United States.

Boise, Idaho, resident Sherri Rudai,who was visiting La Grande for theSolWest fair said that she supports theSupreme Court's decision.

"It's a good thing that it's legal inall 50 states, so if a couple got mar­ried in one state and decides to moveto another, they now have a form ofprotection. I'm glad we addressedit, and now we can move on to otherissues," Rudai said. "iThis decision)is recognizing people's humanity anddignity."

Phil Hochstetler of La Grande, saidhe has seen the culture change in favorof marriage for all.

"I was talking to my wife about thechange in people's mindsets the otherday. I think the change is that morepeople are being personally affected byit," he said.'The LGBT community isstarting to become more open and withthat more people are realizing theyare connected to someone — a friend,a cousin, a co-worker — that's gay. Ithink that's what has caused this socialshift, and I'm glad."

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Additionally, LaBerge andMowery are planning onfilling the vacant positionof administrative assistantand advocate, Mowery's pre­vious position that was leftopen when she was namedinterim executive director.

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Flashback EOIIstndentselectedfornational programObserver staff

funded by the Society ofChemical Industry, accord­ing to the release.

College sophomores andjuniors are eligible to ap­ply and just 10 percent ofthose who do are selectedfor the prestigious paidsummer internships. Bardreceived formal recognitionofhis award at the nationalmeeting of the AmericanChemical Society in Denverin March.

"These internships arehighly competitive andawarded to outstandingchemistry or chemicalengineering majors," saidColin Andrew, EOU profes­sor of chemistry."All of mycolleagues can attest toJeremy's abilities andwe are thrilled for his

Do you remember this7 If so, write us your recollection— context, date, names — and we'll run it in a subse­quent "Flashback".Answers can be emailed to ckaech­eleC lagrandeobservercom, dropped off at1406 FifthSt., La Grande, or called in to 541-963-3161. "Flashback"is a weekly feature in the La Grande Observer.

summer.

Eastern Oregon Uni­versity chemistry studentJeremy Bard was selectedfor a nattonalprogram this

Workinghands-on inthe lab atEastern Or- Bardegon Univer­sity is what prompted Bardto apply for an internship ata Connecticut-based com­pany this summer, accordingto a press release from EOUannouncing the internship.

Bard, a junior fromLa Grande majoring inchemistry at EOU, is oneof 29 students nationwidenamed 2015 SCI Scholarsand placed in the program

• Jeremy Bard will live in New Haven, Connecticut, for the internship program'All of my colleagues can attest to Jeremy's abilitiesand we are thrilledfor his achievement"

achievement."During his 10 weeks at

Chemtura Corporation inNaugatuck, Bard will as­sist with testing kinetics ofpetroleum product additivesand study how they breakdown over time. This willhelp broaden his knowledgebeyond the academic labsetting."It's going to be a great

experience in all aspects andwill help me decide if I wantto go into industrial chemis­try," Bard said.

Bard spent last summerat EOU and Oregon Healthand Science University as­

— ColinAndrew, EOU chemistry professor

sisting Andrew with ongoingresearch funded by theNational Science Founda­tion.

"Working with ProfessorAndrew is really what madem e decide to search foranother internship opportu­nity," Bard said

Bard left for Connecticuton June 19 and will be livingin New Haven. He is lookingforward to exploring thesurrounding area in his freetime.

'The farthest away I'veever been is Denver, so it'sgoing to be interesting," hesald.

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Honoring local hero set for July 11 in Nampa

Fred and Arleta Langley— 50th anniversary

Lynn"Fred" Langley andArleta May Jones, now ofUnion, were married July 17,1965, in La Grande. A 50thwedding anniversary recep­tion will be held at 4 p.m. July11 with dinner at 5 p.m. atthe Sheehy Party Barn, 61111High Valley Road, Union.

The reception will be hosted

By Phyllis BadgleyFor the Baker City Herald

The unveiling and dedica­tion of an exhibit honoringthe late Donald R. Guyer,a Navy officer and MarineCorps pilot and longtimeresident of La Grande andBaker City, is scheduled forJuly 11 at the Warhawk AirMuseum in Nampa, Idaho.

The exhibit featuresmemorabilia from Capt.Guyer's service in World WarII and the Korean War.

The dedication will startat 2 p.m. PDT.

His wife, Elva Guyer, anddaughter, Ellen Youngbluthand her husband, David, ofPrineville, invite friends tothis event.

Guyer was a 1940 gradu­ate of Baker High School.He was a Navy officer inWorld War II then trans­ferred to a Marine Corpssquadron, flying Corsairfighters.

As a Marine pilot, Guyerestablished a record of 86missions over the SouthPacific, Solomon Islandsand Bougainville. When on

the ground, he spent time infox holes during Japanesestrafing sessions.

Following his service inWorld War II, Guyer wasrecalled to serve in the Ko­rean conflict as a helicopterpilot. Guyer was awardednumerous medals for meri­torious service performed inboth conflicts.

In postwar years, Guyerwas well-known in BakerCity and La Grande for his55-year association withPioneer Federal SavingsBank.

From early employmentin a three-person ofFIce,Guyer led Pioneer Bankas an officer to enlarge theinstitution's stafF to severaldozen employees.

In 1959, Guyer estab­lished a Pioneer SavingsBank in La Grande.

He and his wife, Elva,lived in La Grande beforereturning to Baker City in1980, where he served aspresident of the PioneerFederal Association.

Guyer died in 2005 atage 84.

by their daughters, KayleneMalone of Mountain Home,Idaho, Lavonne Mills of Texas,Michelle Hedrick Tyrone ofOklahoma, Barbara Roweof Coos Bay, Susan White ofMilton-Freewater and SarahLangley of Lexington, Mas­sachusetts. RSVP by Fridayto Kaylene at 208-587-7607.In lieu of gifts, please bringmemories or cards.

MILESTONESFirst Father's Day without Dad proves challenging

Veterans' Memorial Pool. Sheis the daughter of Mark andTracy Haynes of La Grande.

The groom is a 2011 gradu­ate of Cove High School. He iscurrently employed at Skip­Line Inc. in Island City and isthe son of Russell and AprilOlmsted of La Grande.

A reception was held inLa Grande June 20. The cou­ple is planning to honeymoonin Mexico and will make theirhome in La Grande.

The first Father's Day after Dad diesis the toughest.

W ho do you buy a tie for? A dad nowgone who has a closet full of ties, thank­fully received, never worn? The samedad who spelled out in his will to giveall the ties back to the giver?

Elbert, my wife Wonder's dad, was amechanic. He did not wear a tie whilefixing Dodges. My dad, the self-em­ployed logger, did not wear a tie whilefalling Douglas firs.

This Father's Day, Wonder continueda long tradition by whipping up straw­berry shortcake in her dad's honor. Hedied in February in a car accident.

Each year, he would wait eagerly forthe new crop of strawberries, knowingWonder would make biscuits nearly asbig as his head and cover them withsweet delights and whipping cream.

The tradition resonated with me, too.As a child, with a birthday around

Memorial Day, I would each year jointhe family to climb Bald Hill in westernOregon and harvest wild strawberries.

They were one-fifth the size of tameberries and packed five times the flavor.

My dad loved picking wild berries.He'd pick mountains of strawberries,

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huckleberries, blackberries, salalberries and gooseberries.

A self-employed rancher, he'd take abreak from sawing Douglas firs or run­ning the cat and enjoy the quiet pursuitof next winter's pies.

Dad set his own hours. But he drovehimselfharder than any boss. How lostI was nearly 20 years ago, that first Fa­ther's Day after his death from cancer.

He was gone way sooner than ex­pected. Five ofhis aunts and uncles, allin their upper 90s, got front row seats atthe graveside service.

Sometimes Dad seemed heavy-hand­ed in his guidance to this adult child,but as soon as he was gone, I missed hisrock-solid steadiness. I had to take oversteering my own ship, one that seemedto at times attract its own storms.

Dads cast a long shadow. The best ofthem raise their children with a firmhand and make sure they know rightfrom wrong.

Dads are loving, sometimes in

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old-school ways, like my dad, who pre­ferred a handshake to a hug and a berrypatch in the mountains to the crowdedsidewalks of town.

Two decades ago, that first dadlessFather's Day, I remember hearingrepeatedly the ads suggesting I takeDad out to dinner, buy him a toolbox ora fishing rod, get him a tie.

I already knew how special Dad was.After all, he had spared my life duringthe teenage years.

Yes, I now save $20 I would havespent on a skinny or fat tie, dependingon the style that year, or a card.

But I'd give all the pennies in mybank account to have Dad back again,if only for one berry-sweet day.I'd tell Dad about the 9/11 terrorist

attacks and the war on terror. I'd bragabout the national champions fromOregon State University baseball andthe University of Oregon track.

I'd tell him about Facebook, Twitterand Instagram, the World Wide Web,even though he would rather face ahornet's nest than dive into that elec­tronic thicket.

I'd tell him the wild strawberries areripe and taste like heaven.

Haynes — OlmstedMaleah Suzanne Haynes

and Nathan James Olmstedwere married June 19 inthe Portland Temple of theChurch of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints.

A 2010 graduate ofLa Grande High School,the bride received a bach­elor's degree in biology fromBrigham Young University­Idaho in December 2013 andis currently employed at the

BIRTHSTerry and Susan Howard.

KNIGHT: To Kimberlee and Erik Knight, a son,Sawyer Russell Knight,s pounds 2 ounces, June20 at 5:32 p.m.

LOPEZ: Nancy L. De Anda Lopez and JorgeL. De Anda ef La Grande, a daughter, JacquelynRoxana, 6 pounds 6.4 ounces, June 13 at 12:44a.m. Grandparents are Jose and Carmen Lopezand Manuel and lrma De Anda.

LULAY: To Karrie Nicole Lulay and NicholasJames Lulay ef La Grande, a son, JamesWilliamLulay,7 pounds 2 ounces, June 8 at 3:08 p.m.Grandparents are Ronelle and Steve Lulay andBruce andTeresa Bittler.

McKAY: To Robyn F. McKay and Shawn R.McKay ef La Grande, a son, Jordyn Roy McKay, 7pounds 12 ounces, June 1 at 4:41 p.m.

MEGARGEE: To Dana Leigh Megargee andMathew Ray Hylton ef La Grande, a son, MasonLeigh Megargee,8 pounds 2.1 ounces, June 5at 2:18 p.m. Grandparents are Tanya Nelson andTeresa and John Shaffer.

MONTGOMERY: To Tiffany and Alan Mont­gomery ef Union, a son, Avery Scott Montgomery,8 pounds 4 ounces, June 21 at 2:15 a.m.

MURRY:To Shannon Sue Murry and JoseyMontana Murry ef Elgin, a son, Easton MontanaMurry, 7 pounds 9.4 ounces, June 12 at 1:15 p.m.

NASON:To Elysa Mae Nason and JosephDuane Nason ef La Grande, a daughter, JacelynnDenise Nason,7 pounds 5.4 ounces, June 3 at2:59 a.m.

NUNEZ: To Christina Gillis Nunez and EdwardNunez Johnson ef La Grande, a daughter, AveliaMercedes Lou Nunez, 7 pounds 8 ounces, May 25at 6:03 p.m. Grandparents are Lane Robert Gillis,Peggy Gillis, Ramon Antonio Nunez and AnaMercedes Johnson. Great-grandparents are Gene

and Norma Gillis.OESTMAN: To Caitlin Erin Oestman and Logan

Michael Oestman ef La Grande, a son, Daltonwar­ren Oestman, 7 pounds 6 ounces, June 7 at 6:42a.m. Grandparents are Doug Lowe and Warrenand Shellie Oestman.PEN: To Kayla Randles and Justin Pen ef La

Grande, a daughter, Kennedy Marie Pen,5 pounds9 ounces, May 21 at 2:59 p.m. Grandparents areMarilynn Harrison, Mony Pen, Tricia Wallace andZenith Randles.

POSEY: To Ashleywortman and Blake Poseyef Cove, a daughter, Briella Nellie Posey,7 pounds6.8 ounces, May 20 at 10:05 p.m.

RILATT: To Brittany and Nicholas Rilatt efImbler, a son, Owen Kelly Rilatt,s pounds 1 ounce,June 17 at 9:13 p.m.

SHEFFER: To Rebecca M. Riness and MichaelA. Sheffer ef La Grande, a daughter, Julianna RayeSheffer, 6 pounds 5.4 ounces, May 20 at 12:22 a.m.Grandparents are Deanna Hogan and Dorothy andRobert Kautz.

SWEET: To Darci May Sweet and Bradley DavidSweet ef Elgin, a son, Braxton Bradley Sweet, 9pounds 3.6 ounces, June 8 at 1:23 a.m. Grandpar­ents areTerri and Bobby Miller and Laurie Sweet.

WERNOFSKY: To Andrea Wernefsky andRykenWernefsky ef La Grande, a daughter,Josephine Catherine Wernefsky, 7 pounds, May23 at 4:15 a.m. Grandparents are Rick and NolaWernefsky, Joel and Karin Caldwell and Andy andJulie Younggren. Great-grandparents are Marcyand Paul Johnson, Richard and Deloreswiens,Virginia and Joseph Weiss and Gladys Younggren.Great-great-grandmother is Ruby Annalora.

WHITEMAN: To Tisha Raney Davis and Nicho­lus AllenWhiteman ef La Grande, a daughter,Armia Alizabeth Whiteman, 5 pounds 13 ounces,

June 12 at 8:48 p.m. Grandparents are Tina andChuck Paxton and Angela and Shawnee Walker.

WALLOWA MEMORIAL HOSPITALBENNETT: To Amanda Bennett and Jeff Ben­

nett ef Wallowa, a son, Darrick Ronald Bennett, 9pounds 4 ounces, May 23 at 9:34 a.m. Grandpar­ents are Patricia McHatton and Janice Bennett.

CASPER:To Rosemary and Brandon Casper efWallowa, a son, Jacob Ehrich Casper,7 pounds5 ounces, June 16 at 3:21 a.m. Grandparents areLaura and Steve Gehring and Kathy and DonaldCasper.

CLAYPOOL: To Sadra Adelle Beckman andCody James Claypool ef Enterprise, a son, ClaytonAtlas Claypool,9 pounds 2 ounces, May 29 at 4:03a.m. Grandparents are Misty and Dale Beckmanand Gretchen and Mark Claypool.

ELLIOTT: To Valerie and Nathan Elliott ef Enter­prise, a daughter, McKenzie Kay Elliott,8 pounds8 ounces, June 19 at 1:55 p.m. Grandparents areDorthea Butler, Crystal and John Brown andTeraand David Elliott.

HAYES: To Sara and Andrew Hayes ef Joseph,a son, Lane Robert Hayes,8 pounds 0 ounces,June 12 at 8:09 a.m.

MILLER: To Laura Belle Miller and BrandonScott Miller ef Enterprise, a daughter, SamanthaLu Miller, 6 pounds 8 ounces, May 20 at 7:42 p.m.Grandparents areTeena and Marc Stauffer,Paul and Connie Turnbull and Duane and MaryMiller.

WITHERRITE: To Kimberly Christine Witherriteand Lyle Damonwitherrite eflmnaha, a daughter,Everly MaeWitherrite, 9 pounds 1 ounce, May24 at 1:43 a.m. Grandparents are Sam HustedHayward, Mike Hayward,Toss Anglin and DougWitherrite.

GRANDE RONDE HOSPITALADAMS: To Anne Adams, a son, Irie Adams, 7

pounds 9 ounces, June 19 at 6:20 a.m. Grandpar­ents are Jeanne and Steve Crowell andTeresa andBilly Adams.

ARNSON: To Mariah Eva MayArnson andMarcus Charles Arnson, La Grande, a daughter,Echo May Arnson, 8 pounds 11 ounces, June 16at 8:08 a.m. Grandparents are Scott and AngleArnson and Bill and Rhonda Sain.

ASH: ToTroi LynnAsh ef La Grande, a daugh­ter, Roselynn Marie Ash, 5 pounds 8 ounces, June4 at 5:50 p.m. Grandparents are Angela Marino­Ash andTroy Ash.

BINGHAM:To Jaimie Bingham ef La Grande, ason, Preston Bingham, 7 pounds 13 ounces, May13 at 4:05 p.m. Grandparents are Ginny and LarryWaelty and Arthur Bingham.

BRISTER:To Amanda Olsen and ChancesBrister ef La Grande, a son, Kayson Lee-KierranBrister, 7 pounds 11 ounces, May 24 at 11:35 a.m.Grandparents are the late Tanya Marie White andPatricia Eileen Canfield.

GEARHART: To Kristina Hyton and KirkGearhart ef La Grande, a son, Casey Gearhart, 8pounds 7 ounces, June 10 at 3:30 a.m. Grandpar­ents are Lori Schmidt, Charles Schmidt,TeresaReitmajer and Glenn Gearhart.

HEFNER:To Rekekah Ann Hefner and CameronR. Laird Hefner ef La Grande, a daughter, Ezrah­Jane Hefner, 6 pounds 2.4 ounces, May 27 at 3:26a.m. Grandparents are Don and Pam Hefner andSteve and Karen Devore.

HOWARD: To Lori Lynn Howard and Ryan LukeHoward ef La Grande, a daughter, Harper AnnHoward, 7 pounds 3 ounces, June 8 at 8:27 a.m.Grandparents are Ritchie and Debbie Hibbert and

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Caleb Hubbellreceives $2,000scholarshipObserver staff

Summer­ville's CalebHubbell isthe recipientof a $2,000collegescholarshipawarded atFairchild AirForce Base.FairchildAFB is oneof nearly 250commissar­ies operatedworldwide bythe DefenseCommissary Caleb Hubbell is the recipi­Agency. ent of a $2,000 scholarship

Caleb is f ro m Fairchild AFB.enrolled, orplans to enroll, at George Fox University.

Caleb participates in the worship team,4-H Ambassadors, has gone on a mission tripto Mexico, goes to youth group and is a musi­cal participant, according to the release.

The scholarships for the Military ChildrenProgram was initiated in 2000 to awardscholarships to graduating high schoolseniors or college-enrolled students.

The scholarship program is open toqualified sons and daughters of members ofthe U.S. Armed Services includingactive duty, retirees, guard/reserve, aswell as children of deceased militarypersonnel.

Applicants, like Hubbell, were required tomaintain a 3.0 grade point average,participate in voluntary school and commu­nity activities, demonstrate leadership quali­ties and write an essay on a woman who,during World War II, significantly influencedmilitary decision for either the Allied or Axisforces.

Manufacturers and organizations thatdo business with the commissary systemfunded the scholarships with money ordi­narily used for various other contests andpromotions.

Hubbell's scholarship was funded throughthe generosity of Reynolds Consumer Goods,according to the release.

This competition continues to be verykeen, according to the release.

"The cumulative GPA remains in the 3.7to 3.9 range," said Bernard T. Cote, presidentof scholarship managers. "As in all prioryears, the caliber of the applicants to the'Scholarships for Military Children Program'continues to be a step above those studentswho apply to the many other scholarshipprogram we administer."

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The ObserverBy Jeff Petersen

Janice"Jan" Cleaver said shelikes living the simple life andknowing her neighbors.

That's easier said than done.The 79-year-old who will be thegrand marshal in the ImblerFourth of July parade has aone-acre yard. In town. The yardis so big it practically has its ownzlp code.For all but 18 years ofher life,

Cleaver has called Imbler home."For a small town, it's quite a

large parade," she said."It's niceto see all the people taking part."Cleaver has deep roots in the

Her grandpa, C.W. Cleaver,came to the area in 1904 andstarted a lot of the apple orchardsin the local area.

Born during the Great Depres­sion, in 1936, Jan enjoyed beingself-sutficient and trampingaround the mountains.

Besides an 18-year stretchin Pendleton, where she ran aheavy equipment rental busi­ness, a catering service — onceshe did an event for 1,500 people— and a ceramic shop, she haslived in Imbler all her life.

She said she enjoyed all the insand outs of the heavy equipmentbusiness.

"If I couldn'trun it, and tell youabout it, I had no business beingin that business," she said.

Perhaps her self-sutficiencyis a tribute to her step-dad, BusHoover.

He ran the Imbler cabinetshop and taught Cleaver how torun all sorts of tools, fiom sand­ers, joiners and table saws to bansaws and a sash machine.

Today, she enjoys retirement inher home on Main Street with itsmassive one-acre lawn, growing

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Wolf Creek School district was formed before 1890 and was located on Wolf Creek northwest of North Powder. The last school held therewas in 1943, and it was consolidated officially with North Powder in 1946.

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Art Friday everyweek in Elgin

Art Friday happensevery Friday at the El­gin Community Center.

Children are in­vited to attend this treeevent.

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"I live a simple life. It's quiet, it's nice, you know all yourneighbors."— Jan Cleaver, grand marshal

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The Elgin Commu­nity Center is locatedat 269 N. 10th, Elgin.

Imbler setsFourth parade

of July parade beginsThe Imbler Fourth

Janice "Jan" Cleaver takes care of the pansies in her frontyard. On Saturday, she will be the grand marshal in the ImblerIndependence Day parade.

pansies and doing oil painting."I live a simple life," she said.

"It's quiet, it's nice, you know all

your neighbors."Cleaver stays busy cooking

anything and everything­neighbors describe her as anexcellent cook.

"I never have a true recipe,"she said."I just do it as I wish."

She is famous for baking doz­ens of cookies for local firefight­

She also likes to dabble in oilpainting, doing four to six worksa year, w ith favorite subjectsof mountains, birds, lakes andstreams, old barns and houses,that sort of thing.

Every year she likes to go toLadd Marsh to join in the openair painting at the May celebra­tion at the wildlife refuge.

Her house is adorned withpaintings trom Eagle Cap moun­

tain scenes to English cottagesand northern flickers and egretsand her beloved cat.

Cleaver worked as a practi­cal certified nursing assistantfor about 25 years but had toretire in 1996 when she fell andcrushed her knee.

Now, nearly 20 years into re­tirement, she enjoys being partof town life.

Each year, she helps the FFAwith its greenhouses and Mayplant sale, a big fundraiser forthe group.

For many years she has en­joyed the parade — now almost40 years since its inception,born as it was at the Americanbicentennial celebration — andthe crowds it draws to town.

This year, she will ride in thehonored grand marshal's posi­tion and enjoy her tront-row seaton the festivities.

at noon on Saturdayat Sixth and EstherAvenue in Imbler.

A car, motorcycleand horse show fol­lows, with a picnicoccurring at ImblerChristian Church.

Jeff Petersen/The Observer

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he Elgin Chamber ofCommerce is perhaps

on a summer hiatus, but itdoes not mean activities inElgin have slackened off;in fact Elgin's busiest timeof the year is summer. Thisis a great time to remindeveryone of all the summerfun offerings Elgin offers totake a bit of the heat off.

Riverfest kicks off theseason with a family funweekend of, vendors, food,music, annual car and trac­tor show, games and muchmore; and this year's eventwas no exception, markinganother positive trend.

The Elgin Stampederodeo follows the secondweek of July. The PRCAevent packs a week ofperformances including theMark Nichols MemorialBull Riding, Family Night,the Stampede Challenge,parades, dances and much

A big change this yearis the end of a Sundayrodeo, with other activitiesbeginning a day earlierthan in the past. Friendsof the Elgin Opera Housewill top off the season witha "doo-wop, bee-bop" livemusical production of LittleShop of Horrors, beginningin September at the historicElgin Opera House.

The events are just afraction of heat-beatingsummer fun. Elgin offersamenities for all ages andinterests to create lastingsummer memories includ­ing rafting, fishing andswimming the GrandeRonde River. You can gopicnicking or camping atthe Hunaha R.V. park, orswim laps or lounge at theCommunity Centerpool.

Take a trip on the scenicEagle Cap Excursion trainand enjoy picturesque rug­ged scenery of northeastOregon.

En~oy the outdoors and gohiking, biking or horsebackriding along some rollingbackroads.

Support the local smallbusinesses and shop oneof the local stores, and sipon a cool beverage or enjoyan ice-cream cone from oneof the resident eateries.Try your hand at pickinghuckleberries or other localproduce; visit the Looking­glass fish hatchery, observelocal wildlife or visit thelocal library, where you cansit back and enjoy a goodbook.

With so many hot sum­mer offerings, Elgin is onecool place to check out.

For more informationon Elgin and other localhappenings, go to visitelgi­noregon.com or call 541­786-1770.

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OREGON IN BRIEF BEND'S HOMELESS CAMPSITES, POPULATIONErom wire reports

Thousands missingfrom Clackamas firm

PORTLAND — Stateauthorities have ousted theowner of a large Clackamasproperty management firmand are hunting for thou­sands of dollars in missingrents and deposits.

The Oregonian reportedthat regulators worry thatlosses from Cascade Commu­nity Management could beas high as several hundredthousand dollars.

The Oregon Real EstateAgency says clients who usedCascade to manage their 500Portland-area rental unitsdidn't receive rental incomein June.

The FBI has confirmed itis reviewing the matter.

The state's report says thatCascade owner Cody Halseytold investigators that he fab­ricated bills, misused tenantsecurity deposit funds anddouble-billed clients to makeup for business setbacks.

The 36-year-old Halseycouldn't be reached for com­ment and his attorney didn'treturn telephone or email

adjacent to the Metro CentralTransfer Station, which ac­cepts hazardous waste as wellas garbage and recycling.

It burned only grass andbrush. No one was injuredand no structures burned.

More than 70 firefightersbattled the blaze. Offrcialssay that ensured the hazard­ous waste depot didn't pose afire hazard.

But a spokesman forBNSF said workers on atrain that passed throughthe area saw fire burning inthe field far from the tracks.

messages.

Woman survives300-foot tumble

SCOTTS MILLS — Silver­ton fire officials say a womanw ho fell 300-feet off a steep,rocky cliff near Abiqua Fallshas survived with criticalinjuries.

The Oregonian reporteda 33-person crew took threehours using ropes, pulleysand other equipment torescue the unnamed womanwho lost her footing on a dirttrail near Scotts Mills.

Silverton Fire District Cpt.Ed Grambusch says she liter­ally fell 300 feet, bouncing offrocks on the way down. Hesays she is lucky to be alive.

A witness called authori­ties to report the fall about1:45 p.m. Saturday.

The woman was airliftedto Portland Hospital.

30-acre fire causedby sparks from train

officials say sparks from apassing freight train causeda 30-acre grassland fire inPortland on Friday.

The Oregonian reportedinvestigators determined thefire started in multiple loca­tions a short distance fromthe tracks. Witnesses alsoconfirmed they saw the firestart next to the tracks.

The blaze started on land

Flag missing fromtrack championships

EUGENE — Only 49 stateflags are being displayedat the USA Track & FieldOutdoor Championships inEugene this week.

Mississippi's state flag,which features a Confederatebanner in one corner, is noton display at the tournamentthat concludes Sunday.

The Oregonian newspaperreported that TrackTownUSA president was not avail­able to comment on the flagearlier this weekend.

The omission comes at atime when continued displayof the Confederate flag inSouth Carolina and on aportion of Mississippi's stateflag is being widely debatedacross the nation.

Mississippi has the onlystate flag that includes theConfederate symbol. Thedesign has been used since1894, and was affIrmed by anearly 2-to-1 margin of votersin a 2001 statewide election.

Small central Oregonfires break out

RAINBOW — Firefight­ers in central Oregon areresponding to numerous,mostly small fires caused bya lightning storm.

The U.S. Forest Service onSaturday said 20 fires werereported at various locationsthroughout the forest. Mostof the fires are either a singleburning tree or are less thanhalf of an acre in size.

The most visible fire iswest of Bend, on the northside of Highway 126 justacross from the McKenzieRiver Ranger District inRainbow. Another is on theeast arm of Cougar Reservoir.

The nearby boat ramp atEcho remains open.

A helicopter is flying overthe reported fires to assessconditions and plan the ap­propriate response.

WesCom News ServiceBy Kailey Fisicaro

In Bend, it may be easy toassume that homeless camps lie on theoutskirts of town, out of sight and outof mind. In reality, though, there arecamps within city limits, on the eastand west side, hidden in plain sight.

Robert,48, has been stayingin Bendin the same spot for about the past threeyears. His campsite is right in town.

A veteran, Robert comes into CentralOregon Veterans Outreach nearly everyday. He'll charge his electric razor, grabsome coffee and read the newspaper.

Central Oregon Veterans Outreach, orCOVO, focuses on getting homeless or at­risk veterans offthe street, finding themjobs, assisting them with their VeteransAIMs benefits and helping them withissues thatled to homelessness in the firstplace.And COVO helps non-veterans too.

COVOs dmp-in center provides sup­plies to people who are homeless: tents,clothes, backpacks and small amounts offood — only enough to last a day or two.

'%e do not support homelessness,"Tim Hasty, COVO outreach programmanager, said earlier this month."Inreality it's to build trust with people."Staff there realize a lot of Bend

residents would be surprised to knowhomeless people are camping right intown. Being close to the city makes iteasier to get help.

There are several homeless camp­sites that can easily go unnoticed whileyou're shopping in Bend for groceriesor taking a jog on the river trail.

Homeless people camp under theGalvestonAvenue bridge. Them's a camp­site on a dirthilltop hidden behind a bermin the Safeway parkinglot on CenturyAvenue and people campingin ColumbiaPark.A camp on either side of the riverunder the PbrtlandAvenue bridge wasalso deaned up andremoved on Thurs­day, according to Bend Pblice Department.

"A lotof people want to donate butdon'twant to see it," said Cody Standiford,who also works in COVOs SupportiveServices for Veteran Families progrm.

Hasty calls that"willful ignorance.""If you don't see them," Hasty said,

"they don't exist.... To deny the level ofpoverty here is willfully ignorant."

COVO staff realizes getting home­less people back into housing, espe­cially if they've been on the street for along time, has to be a slow process.

"There's really a shocking amount ofoptions," said Standiford of aid in Cen­tral Oregon."It can be overwhelmingfor someone who has lived simply."

Staff at COVO explained it doesn'twork well to present every resource toa person all at once.

"People don't become homelessovernight," said Kathy Skidmore, whomanages COVOs Supportive Servicesfor Veteran Families program. Andbecause the process ofbecoming home­less is gradual, COVO's approach to get­ting people into housing is gradual too.

Ramona Martinez and her husband GeraldTigue live in a camp in south­west Bend. She said not too long ago they had jobs and were paying taxes.

'I got good at it'In the COVO drop-in center earlier

this month, Robert said he does not wantto get off the street. A self-described alco­holic and former drug addict, Robert alsosaid he has struggled with mental issuesin the past. He isn't a native of Oregon,but the story ofhow he became homelessmay be familiar to those who lost theircareers in the recession.

Robert joined the Navy at 19, work­ing as an aviation electrician's mate.While enlisted, he felt that in their freetime, the only thing a lot of the servicemembers did was drink."It was kindof a drunken ramble." Robert said."I wasn't really military-compatible.I guess I kind of question authority.I question things."After the Navy,Robert began attending communitycollege in Arizona and got a job doingelectrician work. But the skills he hadlearned in the Navy weren't as trans­ferable as he expected."It was kind of embarrassing," said

Robert."Then I had to hustle."Still, over time, Robert learned the

trade. For 14 years, he worked as anelectrician carrying a journeyman's card,but in 2008, he was laid off and begandrawing unemployment. At home, Rob­ert's roommate was struggling with ad­diction, so he wanted out of that stressfulenvironment. He moved to Salem to livewith a woman, but after six months theirrelationship wasn't working.

Robertwent to the Medford area andthat's when he became homeless. Hisunemployment had run out and he hadnowhere to go. He camped there for aboutfouryears before coming to the Bend area.

"I guess I got complacent, maybe,and then it turned into a lifestyle andthen I got good at it," Robert said.

Now, Robert has a routine ofhis own.He looks for cans and bottles, takes oddjobs or plays his guitar for m oney or food.

"I've always been adventurous,"

Robert said.'That's part of the charmofliving on the street."Still, there are other parts of the life

not as charming."I don't think people notice me," said

Robert, explaining he thinks people seehim as a "parasite" or "bloodsucker" insociety. Robert explained that's an ac­curate description because he acceptsfood stamps and he doesn't pay taxes.

"I like not being noticed, but I don'twant to have to hide," Robert said.He makes himself known to local lawenforcement officers he said, so thatthey recognize him as someone who iscamping, but not creating a nuisance.

It's the behavior

For the Bend Police Department, Sgt.Dan Ritchie said, it's a matter oflookingat the bigger picture. Ritchie said thedepartment is involved in actively help­ing people who are homeless be produc­tive and get the resources they need.'%e don't categorize people ... it's ad­

dressing behaviors," Ritchie said."Crimi­nalizing homelessness is not the solutionto helping any of these behaviors."

Ritchie explained that because Bendpolice can't often be out on foot patroldoing community policing, a lot oftimes they are reactive.

'%hen I'm out there I see babydiapers and drug paraphernalia in thesame garbage pile," said Ritchie, refer­ring to a camp that was cleaned up atJuniper Ridge.'%hich is very concern­ing ... it's a community social issue."Ritchie said police officers have to

"wear a lot of hats" and that the "socialhat" has to be put on often.

"It's a huge problem beyond just alaw enforcement prong," Ritchie said.

At a camp off of S. Highway 97 nearMurphy Road, Ramona Martinez, 32,lives with her husband, Gerald Tigue,43. They've been at this camp since ¹vember. There are tents and a propaneheater, and trash is bagged.

She said she's glad to be in a campthat only has alcohol as opposed tohard drugs; she and Tigue are formermeth addicts who said they've beenclean for about a year and a half.

"I don't want to have the temptation,"Martinez said.At this camp of aboutseven people, she said she feels safe."It'slike one big family."

Dean GuemseyNVescom News Service

PORTLAND — Fire

65-and-older population is growing faster than other statesgrow by 14.2 percent in thesame time period.

Most Oregon counties sawtheir 65-and-older populationgrow by more than 10 per­cent in the same time period.No county saw a decrease.It's the leading edge of the

baby boomer generation,born between 1946 and 1964.The first boomers reached 65in 2011.

In the first couple of yearsafter 2010, "we probably had

kind of slow going comparedto what we're going to haveover the next 15 years or so,"said Charles Rynerson of thePopulation Research Centerat Portland State University."It's just going to keep grow­ing and growing."

Deschutes County saw thebiggest increase. Its 65-and­over population grew 31percent between 2010 and2014, followed by Washing­ton County (24.2 percent)

and Clackamas County (23.2percent).

Oregon has received somenational attention as aretirement destination, butmuch of the explosion in theretirement-age populationcomes from people who werealready here.

In 2010, the Portland areawas notable for is dispropor­tionately high population ofpeople in their 50s and 60s­the people who are beginning

to turn 65 today.And much of that popula­

tion comes from a torrentof young and well-educatedpeople who moved to Oregonin the 1970s.

Sound familiar?"There's a lot of young,

well-educated people whohave been coming heresince the '90s, but they werecoming here in the '70s, too,"Rynerson said.

The Census Bureau also

found that the millennialgeneration,born between1982 and 2000, has grownto 83.1 million and now out­numbers baby boomers.

And 44.2 percent of US. mil­lennials are part of a minorityrace or ethnic group, makingthem more diverse group thanany previous generation.

The youngest Americansare even more diverse yet,with a majority belonging to aminorityrace or ethnic group.

By Elliot NjusThe Oregonian

PORTLAND — Theretirement-age boom is wellunderway in Oregon.

Oregon's 65-and-olderpopulation grew by 18percent between July 2010and July 2014, according tonewly released populationestimates from the U.S. Cen­sus Bureau. That outpacesthe country as a whole, whichsaw its senior population

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2nd escaped killershot, captured

MALONE, N.Y.— Thesecond of two convicted mur­derers who staged a brazenescape three weeks ago fmma maximum-security prisonin northern New York wasshot and captured near theCanadian border on Sunday,two days after his fellow in­mate was killed in a contmn­tation with law enforcement,state police said.

A trooper shot DavidSweat in the town of Con­stable, about 2 miles southof the Canadian border and30 miles northwest of theprison, after spotting a suspi­cious person walking downa road Sunday afternoon,state police said. Sweat wastaken into police custodyand transported to a hospitalfor treatment ofhis injuries,they said. His condition wasnot immediately known.

State police did notimmedi­ately saywhy the tmoper firedat Sweator whether he wasarmed. CNN broadcast a photoit said was of Sweat, his handsbehind his back, with bloodsmeared on his face and soak­inghis dark dothing. Fellowescaped inmate Richard Mattwas armed when he was killedFriday afternoon during anencounter with border patmlagents after failing to respondto an order toraise his hands.

ter much thought and prayer,DePayne Middelton-Doctordecided in January to returnto her childhood roots andattend the Emanuel AlricanMethodist Episcopal Church.She had attended a Baptistchurch for years, but she feltthe time was right to switch.

Less than six monthslater, the 49-year-old pastorand mother of four who ledWednesday night bible studywill be memorialized Sundayin the historic Afiican-Ameri­can church in South Carolinawhere she was killed 12 daysago after a gunman enteredthe church and fatally shot

nine people — all AlricanAmericans. Police contend theattack was racially motived.

Speaking at the funeralsfor Cynthia Hurd, TywanzaSanders and Susie Jackson,eulogizers said Saturday thatthe lives lost had become acatalyst for change.

The tragedy"shook anAmerica that didn't want tobelieve this kind ofhate couldstill exist," said CharlestonM ayor Joseph Riley Jr. duringa eulogy for Hurd.

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Most Greeks want tostay in eurozone

ATHENS, Greece — Twoopinion polls indicate mostGreeks want to keep usingthe shared euro currencyand would prefer a deal withGreece's European partnersrather than a rupture.

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Tunisia puts 1,000extra police out

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia'stop security official says 1,000extra police are being deployedat tourist sites and beaches inthe NorthAfiican nation.

Interior Minister Mo­hamed Najem Gharsallimade the announcementlate Saturday. He said "wedon't want to make touristestablishments into barracks,that's not our goal. But we

must act to guarantee thesecurity of the tourist sector."

Thousands of tourists fledTunisia on Saturday after thecountry's worst termrist attackkilled 38 people. Hundredsmore were to leave Sunday.

The Friday attack on tour­ists at a beach is expected tobe a huge blow to Tunisia'stourism sector, which madeup nearly 15 percent of thecountry's gross domesticproduct in 2014. It also comesafter 22 people were killed inMarch at the National BardoMuseum in Tunis.

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Oflicer Carlos Manfredisays several people were de­tained for questioning afterthe shooting occurred around6 p.m. Saturday.

Manfredi says a 64-year­old man who was caught inthe crossfire got shot in thearm. He's hospitalized instable condition.

Four shots were heardin awitness video posted online.The shooting triggered a chaot­ic scene as dozens ofpeopleranscreaming as oflicers carryinghandguns rushed to the scene.

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No Bardecue Is Complete Without ColeslawDORY'S DIARY

DQRQTHY SWARTFLESHMAN

Grateful toget aroundonw eels

I still have my wheels and I'm sograteful for them.

They aren't much, attached as theyare to a 1986 chassis that has seen bet­ter days, but they go round and roundand take me where I want to go. Soconvenient against my days of walkingeverywhere now that I'm aging.

One year I had taken a month offfrom driving and experienced what it islike to be dependent on everyone else toescort me wherever I needed to be.

Whether to pay bills, check the postoffice for mail, see the bank for cash,shop, get groceries, attend church orsocial functions, or just the pleasure ofeating out, I couldn't go unless someonetook me.

When I got behind the wheel againand drove myself around town, it wasan experience in treedom. It was almostheady to go where I wanted to gowithout anyone else's inconvenience orpermission.

It made me think of others whoface this same plight for one reason oranother. The cause of giving up drivingis not so important as the effect it hason one's life.

It makes a complete change in howyou do or don't do things.

You must plan ahead for one thing.You don't just grab your wrap andpurse or wallet as the case may be, andfling yourself out the door with keys inhand, tree as a bird.

First you must decide how badly ornecessary you need to be out and about.Then you need to build up enoughcourage to request a ride trom someonethe least inconvenienced who might begoing the same way at the same time.

When that fails, you must tellsomeone who isn't working, overloadedwith family duties, or busy with otherthings, to inconvenience themselvesand deliver you on your rounds.

Sure, you can call a taxi if you havefunds. You can catch a trolley as it goesby somewhere down the street if youcan walk to meet it, or you can live ina retirement center where necessaryrides are provided. But, there are stillthose who prefer to live in their ownhomes, a most important contributionto happiness. Or, as a lastresort, youcan go stand along the curb with yourthumb out, pointed in the direction youwish to go.

But, what if your legs hurt andstanding for a length of time isn't pos­sible, or your cane isn't conducive foranything but a private car? Hopefully,a fiiendly ride with whom to visit andm ake various stop-and-go trips all onthe same outing is most desired.

How many folks have said,"Call meif you need something."?

I have done it.How much pride do you have to swal­

low in order to make that call?Sometimes its easier to give up the

need, the outing, just to appear inde­pendent.

It is my opinion that anyone whodrives should go through the "can'tdrive" experience in order to have a fullappreciation for what it entails.

Not just to your own inconveniencebut to your personal sense of worth andabilities.

A month of not driving isn't neces­sary. Take a week. Take a day. Take amoment to think how your life wouldbe compromised.

I have my wheels, and I'm grateful.How long will it last? I know not.

Maybe a day, a week, a month, a year.As you age, nothing is for certain.

Whatever I am granted, I will feelhonored.

But, for those who answered myneeds that year, they are blessed,indeed.

you.

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By Karen Kain

This week, in honor of Independence Day and barbecueseverywhere, I am sharing a few coleslaw recipes with

Coleslaw is a dish that has been servedat every barbecue I have ever been toand is as American as apple pie.

After a bit of research, how­ever, I found that there aremany versions of coleslaw

the world.In Germany the tra­

dition is to marinatecabbageinvinegar

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You can easily add a splash of color to youryard without anything to water and keep upwith.

Last summer we drove on a road that isn'tour usual path in our neighborhood and myattention was immediately drawn to a brightlime-green park-type bench in front of ahome. There was even a bright colored pillowon it.

I told my husband I was going to paintour big heavy bench the same shade, and ofcourse I got grumbles. Those grumbles werefor good reason, besides yellow-green not be­ing his favorite color. He had shelled out $200for the bench when he took pity on the lackof sales my Idaho brother was having a fewyears ago with his fancy wrought iron wares.

There are a lot of fancy twisted parts on thebench, but it just had plain stained boardsfor the back and seat. It is very comfortable,but just never quite found its rightful placearound here.

Well now it has, and it's right in the viewof my husband as he looks out the bedroomwindow morning and night as he surveys hisNorth 40. iHe can dream). He grew up on aranch in Wyoming after all.

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and addapples. Italy addssliced peppers and callsit an"Insalata Capric­ciosa." Sweden often addscarrots, leeks and vinegar.

In the United Kingdom theyalmost always serve coleslaw withcarrots and red onions. In Americawe traditionally eat coleslaw withmayonnaise, carrots and vinegar, served asa side dish. There is also a red slaw version withketchup and vinegar in lieu of mayonnaise.

Over the years I have experimented with many different foods, but Ihave to admit that I have never made coleslaw. Coleslaw is inexpensiveand when it is done right it is a great complement to any good barbecue.

The Classic Creamy version is just that — classic and creamy and

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A bench and a watering can painted in bright colors add pizazz to a yard — without theneed for regular watering.

I haven't heard much vocal grumblingabout it since it is a done deal, but they maybe under his breath.

I wanted a little spark to add to it so I gota red watering can for interest. I won't bothermentioning how that very same red watering

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Whisk together the mustard, vinegar,

a small bowl.You can make the dressing two days ahead of timeand set aside. Put the cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Pour inthe dressing, and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until slawbegins to soften, one to two hours. Toss again just before serving.

perfect for all guests. I loved both of the Asian recipes, but definitelyappreciate the fire in the Fiery Asian Slaw, it certainly helps that I

love spicy foods. The Tequila slaw was fun and had a greatflavor, it was refreshing and perfect for those hot

summer days. I really enjoyed all the recipesthat I tested and I think I will incor­

porate some type of slaw with oursummer cookouts.

I wish you all a safe andsane Fourth of July! As al­

ways I would love to hearwhat you are putting on

the barbecue.

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cider vinegar1Tablespoon

freshly squeezed

1Tablespoon sugar1Teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 Cup mayonnaise1/4 Cup sour cream

2 Cups green cabbage,finely shredded

2 Medium carrots, coarsely grated/2 Cup Red cabbage

lemon juice, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and sour cream in

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Asian Colesla1t/2Tablespoons rice vinegar2Tablespoons soy sauce2Teaspoon brown sugar1Teaspoon sesame oil1/4 Cup minced cilantro1/4 Cup chopped green onions2 Cups green cabbage,finely shredded2 Medium carrots,coarsely grated/2 Cup Red cabbage

Mix the first four ingredi­ents together and then addthe remaining three and allowthe flavors to set for one totwo hours before serving. Tossjust before serving.

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2B — THE OBSERVER a BAKER CITY HERALD HOME 8 LIVING MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015

By Daniel NemanSt. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS)

How great are trout?They're so great that they areas pretty as a rainbow.

Pull one out of the lakeand slap it on a hot, greasedskillet and there is nothingbetter. Some of the fanci­est restaurants around areproud to serve trout thatcame from mountain iandlocal) streams.

And even though it is afreshwater fish, some troutwill live in the ocean for acouple of years, meaningsaltwater anglers can catchthem, too. How great isthat? It's so great that FranzSchubert wrote an entirequintet about them.

They're thin, so they cookquickly. Their bones areeasily removed. They lookthe way a fish ought to lookihave you seen a monkfish?Those things are freaky). Andmost important, they are flat­out delicious.For most people, there is

but one way to cook a trout.It involves slapping it on ahot, greased skillet. But Iwanted to mix things up abit. So I roasted one in theoven.I poached anotherin ared wine sauce.

And a third I slapped on ahot, greased skillet. But forthat one, I tried something

Traditionally, pan-fiiedtrout are dredged throughseasoned flour and cooked inhot oil or butter. Cooks want­ing a crispier fish will dredgeit through flour, dip it in eggsand then dredge it throughmore flour, bread crumbsor panko bread crumbs.Some will go so far as to usecornmeal.

But I wanted better thanflour. Better than breadcrumbs. Better than corn­meal.

Fish pairs well with nuts,though you have to do itright. One of the worst res­taurant meals of my life wasin Lynchburg, Virginia, whenI ordered cashew-coveredfish of some sort, maybe eventrout. It just tasted oily. Oilyand chewy.

The lessons I learnediother than the lesson toavoid that restaurant) we rethat the nut coating has tobe fine, not chunky, and thatthe dish has to be cooked at ahigh temperature.

Which is where almondflour comes in. Almond flouris fairly fine, and it will cookquickly. Almond flour is alsoexpensive, but you can makeit yourself. I made it myselfonce, which is why I now buyit despite the cost.I dredged my fish through

seasoned flour first, then egg,

new.

then almond flour. I heatedup a combination of oliveoil and butter — it's an oldNorthern Italian trick thatgives whatever is cooked init a wonderful flavor — andthen waited for the foamingfrom the butter to subside.That's when I knew the fatwas ready for the fish.

I fiied it flesh iand almond­flour) side down for threeminutes, flipped it and thenfiied it skin-side down for anadditional two minutes. All itneeded then was a squeeze oflemon, some roasted potatoesand a salad. The almondflour gave the sweet fish justthe right hint of nuttiness.

It was superb.Next up was a trout sim­

mered in red wine, and I'mnot going to lie to you: This isnot the most visually appeal­ing dish. The red wine turnsthe fish a kind of dull purple.

So I bit into it with sometrepidation, but it turnedout to be quite good. Betterthan quite good, actually.The wine, sweetened a bitwith carrots and spiced withthyme, conveyed a hearty,earthy flavor to the perfectlycooked fish.

That first taste dispelledmy other trepidation, too.This recipe came from thebook"Fish," by Mark Bit­tman, and I wrote a fewweeks ago that I do notnecessarily trust Bittman'srecipes to be accurate or pal­atable. But"Fish" is widelyconsidered to be a classic,and it came out early in hiscareer when he had moretime to take care with hisrecipes.

What intrigues me mostabout this recipe, other thanthe unique flavor it gives thetrout, is what it does with thepoaching liquid. Ordinarily,the liquid used for poachingis notused to make a sauce,or if it is, the thickeningagent is added after the fishis removed. But here Bitt­man adds flour along withthe spices right into the winebefore the fish is submerged.The sauce thickens as thefish cooks.

It's an interesting idea, andit works brilliantly well.

Finally, I stuffed androasted a trout and served itwith potatoes and a lime-dillbutter sauce. That soundsgreat, right?

Well it is. The trout isstuffed with dill and lime, andat first I was a little wary ofusing dill because it is not anobvious match for the trout.But then I remembered thattrout is actually a close rela­tive of salmon, and nothinggoes with salmon like dill. SoI gave it a shot, and I'm gladI did.

Roasting the trout at a

prepare.

PAN-FRIEDALMOND TROUTYield: 2 servings1 cup all-purpose flourSalt and pepper to taste1 egg, beaten1 cup almond flour2 trout, filleted and butterflied1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butterWedges of lemon

Trout with dill sauce

high temperature helped toconcentrate its flavor andallowed the taste of the dill topermeate the fish. The pota­toes are roasted at the sametime — in fact, the trout sitson top of them to allow theflow ofhot air around it­making this an easy meal to

It is also an impressivedish to serve, especially if youcook it with the head andtail. Bring it out on a platterwith the potatoes and thelime-dill butter sauce, and itlooks every bit as amazing asit tastes.

How great is that?

1. Spread the all-purposeflour on a flat plate and seasonwell with salt and pepper. Putthe egg in a bowl or plate nextto it, and spread the almondflour on a plate next to that.

2. Take each trout in turn anddredge the flesh side lightlythrough the all-purpose flour,the egg and then the almondflour. Set aside.

3. In a large skillet, heat theoil and butter together overmedium-high heat until thefoaming from the meltingbutter has subsided. Place thetrout flesh-side down in thehot oil (you may have to dothis in batches) and fry untilthe bottom is golden brown,about 3 minutes. Carefully flipthe trout and fry on the otherside until the fish is done,about 2 more minutes.

4. Serve with wedges oflemon.

"/4 cup minced shallots/2 cup minced carrot2 tablespoons all-purpose flourSeveral sprigs of fresh thyme

or' /2 teaspoon dried1bay leaf1 tablespoon minced

fresh parsley, plusmore for garnish

Salt and pepper1 "/z cups good red wine2 whole trout, about s/4

pound each, gutted,with or without heads1. Heat the butter over

medium heat in a steep-sided10-inch skillet. When it hasmelted, add the shallots andcarrot and cook, stirring occa­sionally, until the shallots aresoft. Add the flour and stir; addthe thyme, bay leaf, parsleyand salt and pepper to taste;stirand cookfor about1min­ute, then add the wine. Raisethe heat a bit until the winestarts to bubble, then reduce itso that the wine simmers.

2. Add the trout to the skilletand simmer, turning once,foratotal ofabout10to12minutes; the flesh will becometender and pale when the trout

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is done. Remove the trout andkeep it warm; reduce the sauceover high heat until it is quitethick, then spoon it over thefish. Garnish with parsley and

Recipe from "Fish: TheComplete Guide to Buying and

Cooking," by Mark Bittman

ROASTED TROUTWITH LIME-DILLBUTTER ANDROASTED POTATOES

Yield: 2 servings2 (12-ounce) boned rainbow

trout, with head and tail1 lime, very thinly sliced1 bunch fresh dill, dividedSalt and pepper1 pound small red potatoes4 tablespoons butter, dwided4 cloves garlic, slicedJuice of1 lime1 tablespoon water

1. Preheat oven to 500degrees.

2. Line the belly cavity ofeach trout with lime slices anda few sprigs of dill set theremaining dill aside Arrangethe lime and dill so they willnot fall out of the cavities.Season the outside of thefish with salt and pepper, and

3. If the potatoes are largerthan a golf ball, cut theminto wedges. Place them in amedium pot with enough coldwater to barely cover them.Add 1 tablespoon salt andbring to a boil. Immediatelydrain and allow the potatoesto air dry for a few minutes.

4. Melt 2 tablespoons of thebutter with the garlic in a largeovenproof saute pan overhigh heat. As the garlic beginsto brown, add the potatoesand toss to coat with the but­ter. Allow the potatoes to searin the pan until they begin tobrown on one side.

5. Shake the pan to arrangethe potatoes in a single layer— this will be the bed for thetrout. Lay the stuffed trout ontop of the potatoes and trans­fer to the oven. Roast untilthe trout is cooked through,about 12 minutes; check fordoneness by gently lifting thebelly flap to reveal the meat. Ifit is an even color all the waythrough, it is done.

6. For the lime butter, chopthe remaining dill. Combinethe lime juice and water ina small saucepan and bringto a boil. Remove from theheat and add the remaining 2tablespoons butter, swirlingthe pan until it is all meltedinto the sauce. Season withsalt and add the dill. Serve thebutter on the side. Removelime slices from fish beforeeating.

From "For Cod and Country,"by Barton Seaver

Recipe by Daniel Neman

TROUT SIMMEREDIN RED WINEYield: 2 servings2 tablespoons butter

Oh, lemonadeBy Seattle Times staff

A week like this puts us inthe mood for lemonade. Hereare three ways to brew up aspecial batch.

LEMON-MINT COOLERAdd torn mint leaves to lem­

onade, and a splash of clubsoda. Pop in a mint spear forgarnish. (Boozy kicker: Vodka.)

ARNOLD PALMERMix one part lemonade to

one part unsweetened icetea. Sweeten to taste. (Boozykicker: Bourbon, for a drinkcalled a Tipsy Palmer.)

BASIL LEMONADEMake a basil simple syrup

by boiling one bunch of basil,two cups of sugar and one cupof water for five minutes, thencooling and straining. (Store infridge.) Mix a cup of lemonadewith two to three teaspoons ofsyrup. (Boozy kicker: Vodka.)

Fresh-squeezed base: 1"/2cups fresh-squeezed lemonjuice (about12 lemons to acup of sugar), plus eight cupsof water. Adjust to taste.)

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JULY 5TH CONCERT 2:00 4:00PMFour man band from Idaho- a little bit of eeerything

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All funds raised benefit local non-profit.

at the Lion's Shelter in the park.

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Traeeling Musician meals comgliments of SumPter Junction Restaurant andOregon Trail Restaurant. Fuel comgliments of Black Distributing Inc.

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$500.00 REWARD for in­formation leading tothe conviction, for van­dalism/animal abuse atmy home 2235 Carter541-51 9-4031.

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PUBLICATION.Publication Days:

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SETTLER'S PARKACTIVITIES

1st btt 3rd FRIDAY(every month)

9:00 AM — Noon.(Pnces from $3- $5)

MONDAY NIGHT

6:00 PM (FREE)

TUESDAY NIGHTSCraft Time 6:00 PM

(Sm.charge for matenals)

EVERY WEDNESDAYBible Study; 10:30 AMPublic Bingo; 1:30 PM( .25 cents per card)

EVERY MORNING(M onday — F nday)Exercise Class;9:30AM (FREE)

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Support Group meeting2nd Friday of every mo.

11:30 am to 1:00 pm.1250 Hughes LaneBaker City Churchof the Nazarene

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AL-ANON. At t i tude ofGratitude. W e dnes­days, 12:15 — 1:30pm.Faith Lutheran Church.12th btt Gekeler, LaGrande.

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NARACOTICSANONYMOUS

Goin' Straight Group

Mon. — Tues. — Thurs.Fn. btt Sat. -8 PMEpiscopal Church

Basement2177 1st Street

Baker City

day (Women's)

NARCOTICSANONYMOUS

LINE-1-800-766-3724

8:OOPM: S unday, M on­day, Tuesday, Wednes­

day, Thursday, FndayNoon: Thursday

6:OOPM: Monday,Tues­day, Wednesday, Thurs­

7:OOPM: Saturday

Rear Basement En­trance at 1501 0 Ave.

month at 4 PM

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Pot Luck — Speaker

110 - Self-HelpGroup Meetings

Alzheimer/Dementia

Support Group2nd Friday ofevery month

Hall (Right wing) ofNazarene Church

1250 Hughes LaneBaker City

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WALLOWA COUNTYAA Meeting List

Alcoholics AnonymousMonday, Wednesday,Fnday, Saturday 7 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday noon.Women onlyAA meeting

Wednesday 11a.m.,113 1/2 E Main St.,

Enterpnse, across fromCourthouse Gazebo

Hotline 541-624-5117

MONTHLY MEETING2nd Thurs. of the month.Post btt Auxiliary meet at

6:30 p.m. VFW Hall,2005 Valley Ave., Baker

110 - Self-HelpGroup Meetings

Survior Group.Mon., Wed. btt Thurs.12:05 pm-1:05 pm.Presbytenan Church,

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11:45 AM in Fellowship

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Senior Center2810 Cedar St.

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541-786-9755

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541-786-5535

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1250 Hughes Ln.Baker City

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in Elgin.

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BAKER COUNTY Natu­ral Resource Coordina­tor

Baker County is accept­ing applications for theposition of Natural Re­source C o ordinatorthrough Monday, July6 , 2015. T h i s i s apart-time position withexcellent benefits. Ap­plicant must have aBachelor's degree innatural resources orany equivalent combi­nation of experienceand fo rmal t r a in ingwhich meets the re­quirements. For addi­t ional inf o r m a t i on ,p lease contact t h eState Employment De­partment a t 1575Dewey Avenue, BakerCity, OR. A l l a pp l i­ca nts w i l l bepre-screened. BakerCounty is an equal op­portunity employer.

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SECRETARY NEEDEDf or busy o f f i c e i nBaker City . St r o ngcomputer and organ­izat io na l s k i l l srequired. Be n e f i t s ;Salary DOE. ContactBaker Employment Of­fice for a full lob de­scription and applica­t ion and submit cur­rent resume and threereferences.

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BAKER COUNTY MU­seum Assistant

Baker County is accept­ing applications for theposition of M u seumA ssistant t hro u g hMonday, July 1, 2015or until filled. This is apart-time, seasonal po­s ition t ha t w i l l p a y$10.92/hr. Additionalhours d u r i n g t heo ff-season may b eavailable. ICnowledgeo f m u seum wo r k ,preservation and his­tory is preferred, butnot required. For addi­t ional inf o r m a t i on ,p lease contact t h eState Employment De­partment a t 1575Dewey Avenue, BakerCity, OR. A l l a pp l i­ca nts w i l l bepre-screened. BakerCounty is an equal op­portunity employer.

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BAKER COUNTY Seasonal Park M a inte­

BAKER COUNTYCorrections De ut

Baker County is accept­ing applications for theposition of CorrectionsDeputy through July1 0, 2015. T h is i s afull-time position withexcellent b e n e f i t s .Qualified applicantsmust have a valid Ore­gon driver's l icense,the ability to pass a12th grade reading andwnting exam, a physi­cal exam and an exten­s ive ba ckg r o u n dcheck. A ppl i cantsmust also obtain a Ba­sic Corrections Certifi­cate f r o m DP S STwithin one year fromdate of hire. To apply,p lease contact t h eState Employment De­partment a t 1575Dewey Avenue, BakerCity, OR, or you mayc ontact t h e Bak e rCounty Sheriff's Officeat 541-523-6415 or byv isit ing w w w .ba k ­ersheriff.org. B akerCounty is an equal op­portunity employer.

Baker County is accept­ing applications for theposition of Hewitt/Hol­comb Park SeasonalPark M a i n t e nancekeeper through July 1,2015. This is a sea­sonal, non-benefitedposition with a startingsa la ry of $13.33/hr.For additional informa­

t ion please v isi t t h eBaker County website

www.bakercount .oror contact the Employ­ment Department at1575 Dewey Avenuein Baker City. All appli­ca nts w i l l bepre-screened. A cnmi­nal background check,DMV check and drugs creen may b e r e ­quired. Baker Countyis an equal opportunityemployer.

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General description ofduties:

Circulation Duties:

• Delivers bundles to in­dependent contractorshomes

• Collects money fromthe news stands

• Delivers down routesto subscnbers homes

• Delivers special publi­cations th rough o u tUnion and W a l lowaCounties

• Clean and paint newsstands

• Assists circulation di­r ector w i t h p r o m o­tions, reports, recordsand complaints.

• Makes outbound retention calls to currentpast and non-subscribers, including calls to

subscribers in graceperiod, stopped sub­scnbers.

• Participates in circula­tion promotions, tracksresults.

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High school diploma orequivalent. Re l iabletransportation a must.Valid Oregon dnvers li­cense, valid auto insur­ance, and pre-employ­ment drug test.

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S itting a nd d riv i n g ,working in th e e l e ­m ents, snow , s u n ,wind 5 rain. In and outof a vehicle.

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Application DeadlineDate: Open until filled

Salary: $1,500-$2,000.

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ASH Grove C e mentELECTRICIAN

Company lo cated inDurkee, OR seeks anOregon Licensed Jour­neyman E lect r ician.Requirements: OregonLicensed Journeyman(or Plant Journeyman)Electr ic ian , H i ghS chool d ip loma o rGED. Willingness towork shifts includingweekends, afternoonsor graveyard required.Ability to trouble shootelectncal circuits. PLCprogramming and in­strument certificationsa plus. St a r t ing i s$28.74 and includes acompetitive benef i tspackage. Please sendresume t o A nitaM cKinney a t AshGrove Cement, P.O.Box 287, Durkee, OR97905 o r em ai lanita.mckinney©ash­grove.com no l a t e rthan June 30th, 2015.

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When responding toBlind Box Ads: Pleasebe sure when you ad­dress your resumes thatthe address is completewith all information re­quired, including theBlind Box Number. Thisis the only way we haveof making sure your re­sume gets to the properplace.

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COVE SCHOOL District

Position:Athletic DirectorApplication Deadline

Date: Open until filledStart Date: August 18,

2015Qualifications:• First Aid/CPR Certifica­

tion• Playing/Coaching expe­

nence is preferredSalary: Negotiated with

the District.Application Procedure:• Complete application

which is available atwww.cove.k12.or.usunder District Informa­tion.

• Letter ofinterest• Resume• Three (3) Letters ofRecommendation

Preferred SubmissionMethod: Please mailapplications to:

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F/T CMA evenings andweekends. Apply atLa Grande Post AcuteRehab 91 AnesLane or 541-963-8678.

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LA GRANDE Post AcuteRehab is hiring for aFull Time L.P.N.. Signon bonus available.Please apply at 91 Ar­ies Lane in La Grandeor call 541-963-8678.LGPAR is a EEO/AAPemployer.

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LA GRANDE Post AcuteRehab is hiring for aFull Time R.N. Sign onb o n u s a va i I a b I e.Please apply at 91 Ar­ies Lane in La Grandeor call 541-963-8678.LGPAR is a EEO/AAPemployer.

COVE SCHOOL District

Coaching Position:Head Middle SchoolBoys Basketball Coach

Application DeadlineDate: Open until filled

Start Date: August 18,2015

Qualifications:• First Aid/CPR Certifica­

tion• Playing/Coaching expe­

nence is preferredSalary: Pl acement will

be in accordance witht h e D i s t r i c t ' sExtra-Duty Stipend.

Application Procedure:• Complete application

which is available atwww.cove.k12.or.usunder District Informa­tion.

• Letter ofinterest• Resume• Three (3) Letters ofRecommendation

Preferred SubmissionMethod: Please mailapplications to:

Cove School DistnctPO Box 68Cove, OR 97824

LINCARE, LEADING na­tional respiratory com­pany seeks r esultsdriven Sales Represen­tative. Create workingrelationships w it hMD's, nurses, socialworkers and articulateour excellent patientcare with attentive lis­tening skills. Competi­tive Base + un-cappedcommission. Drug-freeworkplace. Please ap­ply in person. EOE

LOOKING FOR firefight­ers 1 and 2 and quali­fied engine boss $500a day. 541-910-4444.

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Coaching P o s i t ion:Head Middle SchoolFootball Coach

Application DeadlineDate: Open until filled

Start Date: August 18,2015

Qualifications:• First Aid/CPR Certifica­

tion• Playing/Coaching expe­

nence is preferredSalary: Pl acement will

be in accordance witht h e D i s t r i c t ' sExtra-Duty Stipend.

Application Procedure:• Complete application

which is available atwww.cove.k12.or.usunder District Informa­tion.

• Letter ofinterest• Resume• Three (3) Letters ofRecommendation

Preferred SubmissionMethod:Please mail applica­

Cove School DistnctPO Box 68Cove, OR 97824

COVE SCHOOL District

Call Tom at

SENIOR DEPARTMENTSpecial ist , U ni onCounty Clerk's' Office,requires the ability toperform recordkeepingand clerical operations;skill in word process­ing, operation of officeequipment and generaloffice practices andprocedures; ability tocommunicate e f fec­tively both verbally andin wnting. High schoolgraduation or equiva­lent preferably supple­mented with additionaltraining in office man­agement; an d tw oyears of progressivelyresponsible office ex­p erience, w h ich i n ­cludes elections anddocument recording

lent combination of ex­perience and training.See Iob descnption foradditional details. 20hours per week. Ap­ply at 1001 4th Street,La Grande by 5 : 00p m. July 1 , 2 0 15.EEO/AA Employer

TAMARACK J O I NTVENTURE L LC, i snow hinng for a con­struction prolect. Lo­cated near J o sephOregon. Hiring LeadCarpenters, Carpen­ters, and EquipmentOperator. Pay is DOE.

541-805-9467 o rDerek 541-398-2612.

• Complete applicationwhich is available atwww.cove.k12.or.usunder District Informa­tion.

• Letter ofinterest• Resume• Three (3) Letters ofRecommendation

Preferred SubmissionMethod: Please mailapplications to:

Cove School DistnctPO Box 68Cove, OR 97824

IRON TRIANGLE LLCJohn Day, OregonTRUCK DRIVER

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LA GRANDE MAINSTREET Downtown(LGMSD) seeks an in­novative, self-dnven in­dividual to serve as Ex­ecutive Director of thenonprofit organizationin La Grande, Oregon.

For a complete Iob de­scription outlining Iobduties and n e e dedq ualifications, go t owww.la randemain~t t . . Q I f dcandidates shall sub­mit a cover letter andr esume a long w i t hthree references byWednesday, July 1,2015. Either mail thed ocum e n t s t oLGMSD, P O Box3321, La Grande, OR97850 or email themto director©la rande~ t t .

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CARETAKER NEEDEDat remote backcountryranch/lodge. Duties in­clude cooking, clean­ing, laundry, generalmaintenance on build­ings and yard, packingfirewood, and lookingafter 4-15 guests at atime at lodge locatedin Hells Canyon. Paybased on experienceand ability. Pay everytwo weeks, plus roomand board. Limited ac­cess, transportation byboat is provided. Sendresume to HCP, POBox 1411, Lewiston,ID 83501

COMMUNITY COUN­SELING Solutions is a501(c)3 serving Ore­gon i n M o rrow ,W heeler , Gi l l i a m ,Grant, Lake and Har­ney Counties. We arerecruiting for a Regis­tered Nurse at JuniperRidge Acute Care Cen­ter, a Secure Psychiat­nc Facility in John Day,providing services toindividuals with severemental illness. Quali­f ied applicants musthave a valid OregonRegistered P r o fes­sional Nurse's licenseat the t ime o f h i r e ,hold a valid ODL andpass a cnminal historybackground c h eck .New Grads are wel­come! Wage between$25.14 to $37.98/hourDOE. Excellent benefitpackage, $4,000 sign­ing bonus, $2,500 relo­c ation exp en s e s .Make a 2-year commit­ment a n d rec e i ve$10,000 to pay downyour student l oansShifts are 3 on, 1 off, 3on and 7 off . Down­load an application atwww.Community­CounselingSolutions.org and forward it wi thcover letter and re­sume to h uman re­s ou r c e s atladawn.fronapel©gobhi.net. Position open un­til filled. EOE.

COMMUNITY COUN­SELING Solutions is a501(c)3 serving Ore­gon i n M o rrow ,W heeler , Gi l l i a m ,Grant, Lake and Har­ney Counties. We arerecruit ing f or afull-time Quality Assur­ance Coordinator. Thismanagement positionis responsible for qual­ity assurance and qual­ity improvement func­tions for the agency toinclude mental healthand alcohol and drugservices; ensures thatclinical services andoperations are effec­t ive and meet s tan­dards o f l ic e n s ingauthorities and stateagencies; position maysee clients and will beresponsible for assess­m ents , t rea t m e n tplans and other clinicaldocuments; wil l pro­vide individual, groupand family t herapy,and o the r r e l evantc linica l s erv i c e s .On-call o r b a c k-upon-call rotation duringnon-business hours re­quired for cnsis serv­ices. Four day workweek available. Quali­f ied applicants musthave a graduate de­gree in psychology, so­cial work, counseling,psychiatric n u r s i ngand/or related f ield.Bi-lingual (Spanish) aplus but not required.Salary range $57,300-$87,100/year, DOE.Excellent benefit pack­age. D o w n load anemployment applica­tion at H Y PERLINIC"http://www.communi­tycounselingsolutions.org" www.communit­counselin solutions.org and forward it wi thcover letter and re­sume to: HYPERLINIC"mailto:ladawn.fronapel©gobhunet"ladawn.frona el© obhi.net. Position open un­til filled. EOE.

220 - Help WantedUnion Co.UNITED FINANCE Co.

has an opening for amanager t rainee. I fyou have good com­munication skills, ande nloy w o rk ing w i t hp eople, we w ant t otrain you for this entrylevel position. Goodcredit and drug test re­quired. Medical insur­ance and an excellentprofit shanng plan. In­terested? Please sendresume to 113 Elm St,La Grande, OR 97850,or call Shawn Risteenat 541-963-6600, fax541-963-7665, e-ma ilufco©unitedfinance.

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JOSEPH SCHOOL Dis­trict is accepting appli­cations for District Of­fice Manager. Posi­tion is full time with in­surance benefits. Ap­plications are availableat the District of f ice.C losing date : J u n e30th. 541-432-7311EOE

HEALTHCARE JOBS.N ow h i r i ng : R N ' s ,LPN's/LVN's, CNA's,Med Aides. $2,000 Bo­nus — Free Gas. CallA A C O @1-800-656-4414 Ext. 3

230 - Help Wantedout of area

DEATLEY CRUSHING,i s s e e k ing ca r e e rminded persons for allpositions. Demandingphysical labor w/ longhours. Willing to travelthroughout the North­west. Competitive sal­ary gt benefits pkg. in­cluding: Medical/den­tal/vision, 401IC/retire­ment plan, pd h o l i ­days/vacation. Sendresumes to PO Box759 L e w i s ton , ID83501 or fax to (208)743-6474. EOE

230 - Help Wantedout of area

WALLOWA VALLEYCenter For Wellness isbuilding a new team atour Residential Homein Joseph, Oregon.We are l ooking f o rpeople who are pro­fessional team playerswho want to make adifference in the Iivesof people with severeand persistent mentalillness. The positionst o be f i l led are twofull-time Caregiving po­s itions a nd tw opart-time pos i t i o nswith pay s tart ing at$11.50. Full-time posi­t ions wil l come w i t hhealth insurance, tenpaid holidays, Vacationand sick leave and re­t irement bene f i t s .Days and shifts varydepending on the cur­rent needs of the facili­ties. Must be w i l l ingto work all shifts. Ap­plications c an bepicked up at 207 SWFirst S t reet , E n t e r ­p rise, OR 97828 o rsend resume's to Han­nah Hi l lo c k athannah.hillock©gobhi.net. P o s i t ions openuntil filled.

330 - Business Op­portunities

INDEPENDENTCONTRACTORSwanted to deliver

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and Fnday's, to thefollowing area's

+ La Grande

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340 - Adult CareBaker Co.

CARE OF Elderly, reson­able, relaible, refer­e nces ava il a b l e541-523-3110

345 - Adult CareUnion Co.

I'M A CAREGIIVER look­i ng for w o r k i n L aGrande area Exp. gtgood reffs. Will con­s ider liv i ng i n .(541 ) 377-21 1 9

380 - Baker CountyService Directory

POE CARPENTRY• New Homes• Remodeling/Additions• Shops, Garages• Siding gt Decks• Windows gt Fine

finish workFast, Quality Work!

Wade, 541-523-4947or 541-403-0483

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OREGON STATE law re­q uires anyone w h ocontracts for construc­t ion work t o becensed with the Con­struction ContractorsBoard. An act ivecense means the con­tractor is bonded gt in­sured. Venfy the con­tractor's CCB licensethrough the CCB Con­sumer W eb s i t ewww.hirealicensed­contractor.com.

380 - Baker CountyService Directory

pair. Zippers replaced,p atching and o t h e rheavy duty r e pairs.Reasonable rates, fastservice. 541-523-4087or 541-805-9576 BIC

PARKER TREE Service,Local gt EstablishedSince 1937. All yourtree needs including;t rimming, s tump re ­moval, and p runing.CCB¹ 172620. FREEESTIMATES! Contact

Grant Parker541-975-3234

385 - Union Co. Ser­vice Directory

NOTICE: O R E GONLandscape ContractorsLaw (ORS 671) re­quires all businessesthat advertise and per­form landscape con­tracting services be li­censed with the Land­scape C o n t ractorsBoard. Th i s 4 - d ig i tnumber allows a con­sumer to ensure thatt he business i s a c ­tively licensed and hasa bond insurance and aqualified i nd i v i dua lcontractor who has ful­f illed the testing and

ments for l icensure.For your protection call503-967-6291 or visitour w eb s i t e :www.lcb.state.or.us tocheck t h e lic e n sestatus before contract­ing with the business.Persons doing land­scape maintenance donot require a landscap­ing license.

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435 - Fuel Supplies

450 - Miscellaneous

for sale:

%METAL RECYCLINGWe buy all scrapmetals, vehicles

gt battenes. Site cleanups gt drop off bins of

all sizes. Pick upservice available.

WE HAVE MOVED!Our new location is

3370 17th StSam HainesEnterpnses

541-51 9-8600

JOHN JEFFRIESSPRAY SERVICE, INCRangeland — PastureTrees-Shrubs-Lawn

Bareground - Right of WayInsect — Weed Control

541-523-8912

Baker Valley, ICeating,

PRIME FIREWOOD

Douglas Fir, Tamarack& Lodgepole Pine

Will deliver:

Sumpter, Union, Cove,North Powder areas.

541-51 9-8640541-51 9-8630541-51 9-0479

445- Lawns & Gar­dens

CLEAN SAWDUSTg tf ~l d

gt horse beddince.$25.00 per yard.Ca II 541-786-0407

75- Wanted to Buy

ANTLER DEALER. Buy­ing grades of antlers.Fair honest p r i ces .From a liscense buyerusing state c e r t i f iedskills. Call Nathan at541-786-4982.

450 - Miscellaneous

QUALITY ROUGHCUTl umber, Cut to y o urs pecs. 1 / 8 "o n u p .Also, ha l f ro u nds,s tays , w e d ge s,slabs/firewood. Tama­rack, Fir, Pine, Juniper,Lodgepole, Cot ton­wood. Your logs ormine. 541-971-9657

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reserves the nght tore)ect ads that do notcomply with state andfederal regulations or

that are offensive, false,misleading, deceptive orotherwise unacceptable.

OREGON CLASSIFIEDS

480 - FREE Items

FREE CARPET you re­move, table gt chairs541-51 9-4031

605 - Market Basket

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CHERRY GROVEORCHARD

MEDICAL BILLING SPE­CIALIST NEEDED!Train at home for a ca­reer w o r k ing w ithMedical Billing gt Insur­ance Claims! NO EX­PERIENCE NEEDED!Online t r a i n ing atBryan University! HSDiploma/GED gt Com­puter/Internet needed.1-877-259-3880

CEDAR 8t CHAIN l inkfences. New construc­t ion, R e m o dels g thandyman services.

Kip Carter Construction

RUSSO'S YARD8E HOME DETAILAesthetically DoneOrnamental Treegt Shrub Pruning541-856-3445503-407-1524

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FREE METAL and woodp icnic t a b le , w hi t ep last i c la t t i c e .541-523-2401

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Max Square, La Grande

EVERY SATURDAY

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Through October 17th.

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C herries $1.10 Ib o rU-pick .85 lb. 62121Star r L n, L G541-91 0-4968

541-519-6273Great references.

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gt reroofs. Shingles,metal. All phases ofconstruction. Pole

buildings a specialty.Respond within 24 hrs.

CCB¹192854. New roofs

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CANCER P A T I ENTwants to v isit grand­children gt family i sselling Scooter Stores cooter, l i k e ne w ,great cond, needs bat­t ery. $50 0 OB O .541-605-0262.

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INVESTIGATE BEFOREYOU INVEST! Alwaysa good policy, espe­cially for business op­p ortunities g t f r a n ­chises. Call OR Dept.o f Just ice a t ( 5 0 3)378-4320 or the Fed­eral Trade Commissionat (877) FTC-HELP forf ree information. Orv isit our Web s ite atwww.ftc.gov/bizop.

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Same owner for 21 yrs.

DIVORCE $155. Com­plete preparation. In­cludes children, cus­tody, support, propertyand bills division. Nocourt appearances. Di­vorced in 1-5 weekspossible.503-772-5295.www. pa ra I ega Ia Ite rna­

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GOING OUT OF BUSI­NESS S A L E. Gi f tShop inventory. Ex­cepting bids for ALLmerchandise. Jo­seph, 541-432-6205.

FOR SALE- One redcanoe w/ oars $750.00obo Ph. 541-786-7087

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550 - Pets

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435 - Fuel Supplies

PRICES REDUCEDMulti Cord Discounts!

$140 in the rounds 4"to 12" in DIA, $170

split. Red Fir gt Hard­wood $205 split. De­

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PROBLEMS WITH theIRS or State Taxes?Wall gt Associates canSettle for a fraction ofwhat you owe! RE­sults may vary. Not asolicitation fo r l e ga l

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9B — THE OBSERVER a BAKER CITY HERALD MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015

DEADLINES:LINE ADS:

Monday: noon FridayWednesday: noon TuesdayFriday: no on Thursday

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C© ElBaker City Herald: 541-523-3673 e www.bakercityherald.com • classifiedsObakercityherald.com • Fax: 541-523-6426The Observer: 541-963-3161 e www.lagrandeobserver.com • classifiedsOlagrandeobserver.com • Fax: 541-963-3674 xg w '

820 - Houses ForSale Baker Co.

825 - Houses forSale Union Co.

825 - Houses forSale Union Co.

PRICE REDUCED!

855 - Lots & Prop­erty Union Co.

sion, Cove, OR. City:Sewer/VVater available.Regular price: 1 acrem/I $69,900-$74,900.

We also provide propertymanagement. Checkout our rental link onour w e b s i t ewww.ranchnhome.com o r caIIRanch-N-Home Realty,In c 541-963-5450.

l4484TH St.

PRICED TO SELL, 3 bed­room, 2 bath manufac­tured home with 2 carcarport, large openfloor plan, and partiallyfenced yard. Well in­s ulated, v i ny l w in ­dows, air conditioning.Owner n e g o t iable.M ake an of f er !$97,500.

Anita Fager,Principal Broker, I

Valley Realty541-910-3393 or541-963-4174.

RMLS 15619507

2002 PALM HARBOR

Triple Wide 2428 sq. ft.

3 bd, 2.5 ba, shower (!tgarden tub, w a lk- incloset, m ud/ laundryrm with own deck. Bigkitchen walk-in pantry,Ig. Island (!t all appli­ances, storage space,breakfast rm, fa mily(!t Living rm, fire place,lots of windows look­ing at Mtns., vaultedceilings, large coveredporch, landscaped, 2car metal garage (!t 2Bay RV metal buildingwired, garden building,(!t chicken area, fruit (!tflowering pine trees,creek runs t h roughproperty.

Please drive by 8tpick-up a flyer.

69519 Haefer Ln. CoveCALL for showing today!

$287,900

on 1.82ACRES

ROSE RIDGE 2 Subdlvi­

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845 Campbell StBaker City, OR 97814

SPECTACULAR MOUN­TAIN and City viewsfrom this 2 bd and 1bath home on 2 .02acres on the edge ofthe city. Home fea­tures a front deck andcovered back d e ck,garden a r ea , RVhookup and carport.

Marty Lien

Beautifully Restored5 bedroom, 3 bath

corner lot home32'x56' garage/shop

Contact Tamara541-51 9-6607

Tamara@TbeGroveTeam com

THE PERFECT 10 acrep arcel is Iust a f e wmiles from Elgin (!t hasa beautiful view andprlvacy, and has re­cently been reduced to$ 171,000, cash. A l lset up with a well andseptic system, o u t ­buildings, and a 3 bed­room, 2 bath home.O wner is w i l l ing t otrade for home in LaGrande.

Anita Fager,Principal Broker, I

Valley Realty541-910-3393 or541-963-4174.RMLS 13332444

PEACEFULCOUNTRY

LIVING

541-91 0-1 684

855 - Lots & Prop­erty Union Co.

Cove, Oregon. Buildyour d ream h o m e.Septic approved, elec­tnc within feet, streamrunning through lot .A mazing v i ew s ofmountains (!t valley.3.02 acres, $62,000208-761-4843

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$800/mo.

541-403-1139

GREAT retail location

SHOP FOR SALE2.8 acres. Water, sewer,

and electnc located onproperty on Oregon St.close to Hwy 7„edgeof town. Heavy indus­tnal property. For moreinfo caII, 541-523-5351or 541-403-2050

880 - CommercialProperty

BEST CORNER locationfor lease on AdamsAve. LG. 1100 sq. ft.Lg. pnvate parking. Re­model or use as i s .541-805-91 23

in the Heart ofBaker City!

1937 MAIN ST.1550 sq. ft. building.

(Neg. per length of lease)

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930 - RecreationalVehicles

541-519-1488

THE SALE of RVs notbeanng an Oregon in­signia of compliance isi llegal: cal l Bu i ldingCodes (503) 373-1257.

2000 NEW VISIONULTRA 5TH WHEEL

2007 NUWA HitchHikerChampagne 37CKRD

Tnple axles, Bigfoot Iackleveling system, 2 new

6-volt battenes, 4 Slides,Rear Dining/ICitchen,large pantry, double

fndge/freezer. Mid livingroom w/fireplace and

surround sound. Awning16', water 100 gal, tanks50/50/50, 2 new Power­house 2100 generators.Blue Book Value 50IC!!

$39,999

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970 - Autos For Sale

2000 VW Jetta 5 speedmanual good cond.$1 500. 00/obo541-5232401

2010 HONDA EX AccordIn great shape! Call541-910-7112 or 8112.

2011 JEEP GRANDCHEROKEE OVERLAND

with HEMI VS

Air suspension, 4-WD,20" wheels, trailer

towing pkg (!t equippedto be towed, panoramicsunroof, Nappa leather,

navigation system,heated seats (!t wheel.Eve available o tion!42,000 mi. CarFax,non-smoker, neverwrecked. $31,000.

541-519-8128

Pnncipal Broker/RealtorJohn J Howard (!t Assc.

2195 Main Street.Baker City, OR 97814541-523-7390 office

541-51 9-6886 ce IImartylien©eoni.com

www.)ohn)howard.comwww. RealEstateBaker

BEAUTIFUL VIEW lot in

City.com

825 - Houses forSale Union Co.

BUILD YOUR DREAMHOME. Lots on quietcul-de-sac, Scorpio Dr.LG. 541-786-5674

930 - RecreationalVehicles

5TH WHEEL Trailer.2010Couga r 292 R ICS 33ft.A/C 2-slides $23,995.Baker C it y , O R541-523-8503 o r541-51 9-2786

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$16,000Fully loaded!

• 3 Slide Outs• W/D Combo• Kitchen Island

• 4-dr Fridge/FreezerFor more info. call:

940 - Utlity Trailers

TREKK 4-WHEEL trailer,holds two, w/ two setsof ramps, $900.00FIRM. 541-963-3849

69 CHEVY Impala, cus­tom 2 door with rebuilttranny and turbo 350motor. New front discbrakes and new frontand back seats. Runsgreat! Must hear it toappreciate. Ready forbody and paint. Asking

$6,500 OBO.541-963-9226

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1010 - Union Co.Legal NoticesNOTICE OF Foreclosure

Sale/Auction on July25, 2015, 3:00 pm, atC's Storage 3107 CoveAve. La Grande, OR.541-91 0-4438

The owner or reputedowner of the propertyto be sold at Auction

1. Unit ¹D-23 ICayla John­son am o un t due$325.00.

Published: June 22 (!t 292015

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o moveONLY ONE 1-acre DealCanyon Lane view lotleft. Inside city l imitswith sewer and watert o s i t e . Ca ll Bi ll541-272-2500 or Jodi541-272-2900 for infor­mation.

1010 - Union Co.Legal Notices

NOTICE TOINTERESTED PERSONS

Murray M c Kee h a sbeen appointed Per­sonal Representative(hereafter PR)

of the Estate of Ida MaeAlexander, Deceased,Probat e N o .1 5-06-8545, U n i o nCounty Circuit Court,State of Oregon. Allpersons whose rightsmay be affected bythe proceeding mayobtain additional infor­mation from the courtrecords, the PR, or theattorney for the PR. Allpersons having claimsa gainst t h e est a t emust present them tothe PR at:

Mammen (!t Null,Lawyers, LLCJ. Glenn Null,Attorney for PR1602 Sixth Street­P.o. Box 477La Grande, OR 97850(541) 963-5259

within four months af­ter the first publicationdate of this notice orthey may be barred.

Published: June 22, 29,2015 and July 6, 2015

LegaI No. 00041635

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SINGLE FAMILY Home,s ize 1,830 sq. f t . 3b drms, 2 bat h e s .Wood stove, 2 car ga­r age, updated w i n ­d ows, insulation, ( ! tnewly painted insideand out. Lot size .30.

Asking $235,000,taxes $2798.98.

1412 Alder StLa Grande, OR.

541-805-4506 o r541-805-441 8.

available!Call for moreinformation or to

schedule a viewing,~a41 805-0241.

5 bdrm, 3 bath,t wo-story ho m e ,9.77 acres, north ofSummerville. Woodstove, garage, shop,g arden, dog r u n ,l ivestock fac i l i t ies,asture lus t imber.

Mountain and valleyviews. $374,000.

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10B — THE OBSERVER s BAKER CITY HERALD COFFEE BREAK MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015

WORLDGreet fussy daughter-in-lawwith open arms and minds

consistency is. This precious boy is pleadingfor attention the wrong way. The other twoboys, ages 9 and 12, are not problematic kids.

My fear is that the 18-year-old is not readyor mature enough to handleftve weeks inEurope, and not disciplined enough to keephis cool. He is capable of a caper that maylead to his disappearance.

Am I crazy to be this concerned? I havetold my daughter my

DEARABBY: My son is being deployed for10 months. His wife and baby are coming tolive with me, and I am thrilled.

My concern is that his wi fe is a picky eaterand she doesn't do much around the house.Would it be too much to ask her to helpwith the chores while my husband and Iare at work? How do I handle the mealtimedilemma? (She doesn't cook.)

I don't want her tofeel likeshe's our live-in maid or thatwe're mean about the mealswe prepare. We want to be thebest in-laws we can be. Help?

DEAR MEANING WELL: After yourdaughter-in-law arrives, schedule a familymeeting during which everyone's householdresponsibilities will be discussed. If neces­sary, create a chart to keep track of them.If there are things she is able to do, assignthem to her. If she's clueless, then teach her.Do not overload her, and make sure she un­derstands that you and your husband alsohave chores you will be doing.

Because she's a picky eater, ask her to listwhatitems she wants in the house so they areavailable. If she's interested, offer to show herhow to prepare some of the dishes your sonhas always enjoyed because it would be a nicesurprise for him once he returns. And arrangeregular monthly meetings, so thatif adjust­m ents need to be m ade, they can be donewithout hurt feelings or misunderstandings.

You are all adults. If you want this to workand are all willing to communicate andlisten, you should be able to accomplish yourgoal without your daughter-in-law feelinglike the maid.

DEARABBY: My daughter and her hus­band are taking their three boys to Europe forfive weeks. The 13-yearoldhas been acting out.He has been rude to his school bus dri ver, dis­respectful to his mother, was the"class clown,"and shows all the signs ofan uncomfortablepubescentboy without a safety net to catch him.

We are two states apart, soit would be dif­frcult to lend a hand. My grandsons are veryclose to me, and there are lots of tears whenthey leave Grandma.

I taught innercity school for 20years andhave often told my daughter how important

• ACCuWeather.cOm ForeCaSTonight Tuesday

— MEANING WELL IN THE EAST

DEAR

Wednesday

BBy er, so I am treading lightly.— WORRYING IN CALI­

FORNIADEAR WORRYING: Are you"crazy"? No.

You are a loving, caring grandmother who isworried about her grandson. But regardlessofhow well-meaning you are, this isn't yourdecision to make. If you have shared yourthoughts with your daughter, you have doneas much as you can. Now cross your fingersand wish them bon voyage.

DEARABBY: My father is expecting hisseventh child with his current "Qncee."I amthe oldest of six girls; this child is expected tobe a son. His ftancee is 11years myjunior­88 years younger than my father.

Irecently started afamily and have two chil­dren under the age of2. For various reasons, Iam fed up with playing nice regarding my fa­ther's relatmnships and irresponsible behavior.

They are having a baby shower for theexpectant parents and I don't want to attend.My husband thinks I am wrong because I can'tmuster up the spirit that a baby showeris sup­posed to evoke. I think I'm being smart for notbringing my funky attitude. ShouldIattend?

— OLDEST CHILDDEAR OLDEST: I don't know how your

siblings feel about this impending birth, buttry to remember that showers are intendedto celebrate the new life that's coming intothe world. This isn't about whether you ap­prove of your father's behavior or his choiceof women. Ifhe is as irresponsible as you say,that poor little boy will need all the help andemotional support he can get in the future.

If you opt not to go, it may drive a wedge be­tween you and your father, so I'm voting withyour husband. Go with your siblings, be pleas­ant and leave your attitude at home, becauseifyou don't, you will be isolatingis yourself.

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By Patrick J. McDonnelland Nabih BulosLos Angeles Times

SUWAYDA, Syria — Thecommander of the besieged airbase west of town had a mes­sage of defiance for the world.

"This will be the terrorists'graveyard," vowed the Syrianarmy colonel at the &ont gateof the Thalah military airport,well within mortar range ofrebels the government callsterrorists.

Here, about 70 milessoutheast of Damascus, theSyrian military is making astand against an oppositiononslaught along the nation'sstrategic southern flank.

Pro-government forces haverepelled several attacks on thesprawling air installation. Theinsurgents are seeking to buildon advances in neighboringDara province, where govern­ment forces this month wereforced to retreat fiom the largeBrigade 52 base.After a series of recent

setbacks in northern, easternand southern Syria, pro­government forces say theyare determined to protect avital southern approach toDamascus, seat of power ofPresident Bashar Assad.

The overstretched Syr­ian military, fighting battlesacross multiple &ont lines,is relying here on a key ally:members of the Druze sect,an offshoot of Islam that hasadherents in Syria, Lebanonand Israel. Thousands of men&om the province are said tohave signed up to protect Su­wayda, the Druze heartland.Syria is believed to be hometo about half of the estimated1.5 million Druze worldwide.

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The rebels have acknowl­edged battlefield coordinationwith Nusra militants, who arewidely viewed as among themost effective and best-annedfighters in Syria. Nusra hasplayed a key role in attackingthe air base, the army says.The Southern Front deniesthat Nusra has been involved.

This month, alann spreadamong the Dnm populationwhen Nusra fighters killed atleast 20 Druzein Qalb Lawzeh,a village in the northwesternprovince of Idlib.

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Lloyd bootsU.S. into semis

Carli Lloyd scoredthe sole goal in the51st minute to givethe United States a1-0 win over Chinaon Friday and a placein the semifinals ofthe Women's WorldCup.

The United Stateshas reached the finalfour of all sevenWomen's World Cupsbut has not wonsince beating Chinaon penalties at homein 1999.

Seeking their thirdchampionship, theAmericans have notallowed a goal in 423minutes since thetournament openeragainst Australia.

The U.S. plays top­ranked Germany, the2003 and '07 cham­pion, onTuesday inMontreal.

Despite missingmidfielders MeganRapinoe and LaurenHoliday, who weresuspended foryellow card accu­mulation, the U.S.managed a moreattacking attitudeand extended its un­beaten streak againstChina to 25 matchesdating to 2003.

LeBron optsout of deal

The ObserverBy Ronald Bond

La Grande is hosting the District 3Little League baseball tournament thisweekend, the first time the event hasvisited town since 2010.

And the fields at Pioneer Park havereceived an upgrade as event coordina­tors prepare for a week ofbaseball.

"That's the biggest thing. Whenpeople come to town, they want to playon something nice, so that's your goal,"La Grande Little League Vice Presi­dent Shane Frederick said.'You wantto have a nice facility, a nice field, toplay the games on."

Each of the three fields that will beused for the tournament has been or

• Pioneer Park's Fischer Field gets series ofimprovements prior to Little League tournament

tournament.

will be upgraded to some degree bythe time the 21 teams come to town tostart play Saturday.

When La Grande Little Leaguefound out it would host the 2015District 3 tournament back in January,the fields quickly became a priority.

awe're trying to polish these fieldsup as best as we can," La Grande LittleLeague Fields Chairman Brian Bellsald.

Fischer Field, which will be them ain venue, has undergone a slew ofchanges to better prepare it for the

'There's new sod here. This is prob­ably just two months old," Frederick

See Facelift/Page 4C

Fischer Field at Pioneer Park has undergone the most change as La Grande Little League gets ready for the District3 tournament, which comes to town this weekend. Among some of the changes for Fischer Field are new grass,improved base paths and mound, new bullpens and a new scoreboard, which is set to go up this week.

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• La Grande winsfour out of fivegames at 24-teamWashington tonrney

The La Grande LegacyFord Dodge Legends finishedas one of the top teams at theWalla Walla, Washington,Class AAAmerican Legionbaseball tournament Sunday,taking third out of 24 teams.

"At our first tournament,we went 1-4. Now, going 4-1at our second tournament,it's a good indicator of thingsstarting to come together,"La Grande head coachParker McKinley said."Ourearly summer games, it wasa matter ofhaving the kidskind of mesh together. Every­body was figuring out whattheir role was. We've playedsome pretty good baseballgames lately."

The Legends reboundedfollowing a 14-3 defeat toPendleton in the semifinalsSunday to blast the hostsWalla Walla, 14-4, right after.La Grande scored 13 runsin the final three innings,including a seven-run framein the top of the seventh.

"It was hot and it wastough. Coming off a loss, I

See Third/Page 4C

One of the upgrades to Fischer Fieldat Pioneer Park is bullpens on theend of both dugouts.

COUNTDOWN TOCHIEF JOSEPH DAYS

AMY HAFER RACEFor the thirdtime in six seasons,LeBron James isan unrestricted freeagent.

The difference thistime is he has noplans to move again.

The Cleveland starwill not exercise a$21.6 million optionon his contract fornext season, a per­son with knowledgeof the decision toldThe AssociatedPress on Sunday.The person spokeon the condition ofanonymity becauseneither the Cavaliersnor James werepublicly discussingthe process.

James' decisionhas been widelyexpected for months.The approach allowshim to sign a newmaximum contract— likely anothertwo-year deal witha player option for2017-18 — that willpay him more thanhe would have madeunder his previous

The Observer

QuailRunconauersweatherandfieldBy Katy Nesbitt

JOSEPH — A late after­noon thunderstorm cooledthings off as the eighthCountdown to Chief JosephDays ranch rodeo got underway at the Joseph RodeoGrounds Saturday.

Twelve teams competed forbuckles, money and braggingrights — all from WallowaCounty ranches.

This year's competitionwas close throughout andcame down to the last event,team roping, to determinefirst and second places. TheQuail Run Ranch team ofBarrie Qualle, Mel Colemanand Brady Black edged outthe Marr Flat Ranch teamof Adele Nash, Todd Nashand Cody Ross for the 2015Countdown to Chief Joseph

See Rodeo/Page 4C

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• Only three KCMBBuckout entrants pulloff 8-second ridesBy Ronald Bond

The fifth annual Buckout couldhave been aptly named the BuckofK

Just three riders managedto hold on for the full 8 secondsof Friday night's KCMB Buck­out presented by RE/MAX RealEstate Team and Allied MortgageResource at Mavericks Arena inLa Grande.

That fact, however, was attrib­

Riders tamed by bulls

New Plymouth, Idaho, bull rider Chase Robbins, who placed second,holds on for a 76-point ride during Friday night's KCMB Buckout.

uted to the quality of the bulls thatthe riders were taking on.

"The guys that bring bulls are thebest, and it makes it a little harderto get a good ride," Buckout Co­producer Cassi Johnson said.

Roscoe Jarboe of New Plymouth,Idaho, took home the championship,as his ride of 80 points in the longround was the best on the night.

Initially, it looked as though theriders would win out.

Right out of the gate, Chase Rob­bins of New Plymouth worked a

See Buckout/Page 4C

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PregrunnerSsgarkleatcharitVraceBy Katy Nesbitt

ENTERPRISE — It was a battle be­tween friendly rivals, the Enterprise andUnion/Cove cross country teams, at theAmy Hafer race Saturday.

Cove's Alex Grafmmder, 15, started thetrend when he won 5K men's race in 18minutes, 38 seconds.

GraAunder will be a sophomore inthe fall and is a member of the Union/Cove cross country team. He said he'srunning three or four races this summerand attending the Steens Mountain HighAltitude Running Camp as part ofhissummer training.

Isabelle Tingelstad, who will be a juniorat Joseph, won the women's 5K run, buther sister, Ellyse, a soon-to-be seventh­grader, was hot on her heels. Isabellefinished with a time of 24:57, but said shegot off course. By the time she was back ontrack, she had to run down her sister forthe win. Isabelle is training partners withDawn Mist Movich-Fields, an upcomingsenior at Enterprise.

Movich-Fields ran her first 10K andwon the women's contest with a time of

See Hafer/Page 4C

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TOMORROW'S PICIC

The La Grande Legacy Ford Dodge Legendsfinished third out of 24 teams at the Walla WallaClass AAAmerican Legion baseball tournamentThursday through Sunday. In the Legends' 10-0,five-inning victory over Southridge, Washington,Saturday, starting pitcher Brad Bell hurled a gem.He pitched a complete game shutout, giving upfour hits and walked just two batters.

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Legends' Bell keeps opponent at bay Top seeds clashin Montreal

Following a 1-0 victoryover China in the quarter­finals, No. 2 United Statesmeets No. 1 Germany in aWomen's World Cup semi­final in Canada.4 p.m., FOX

WHO'S HOT:

KYLE BUSCH:Just five racesafter returningfrom a brokenright leg and shattered leftfoot, Busch chased downJimmie Johnson to winSunday at Sonoma Race­way for his first Sprint CupSeries victory in 35 races.

MICHAELBENNETT: TheSeattle Seahawksdefensive endhinted he may hold outfrom training camp due tounhappiness with a four­year, $28.5 million con­tract he signed in Marchof 2014.

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Kansas CityMinnesotaDetroitClevelandChicago

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Sunday's Games

Detroit 5, Chicago White Sox 4Boston 5, Tampa Bay 3Baltimore 4, Cleveland 0, 1st gameMilwaukee 5, Minnesota 3Houston 3, N.Y. Yankees 1L.A. Angels 3, Seattle 2, 10 inningsKansas City 5, Oakland 3Baltimore 8, Cleveland 0, 2nd game

Texas (W.Rodriguez 4-3) at Baltimore(B.Norris 2-6), 4:05 p.m.

Boston (Buchholz 5-6) at Toronto(Dickey 3-7), 4:07 p.m.

Cleveland (Co.Anderson 0-0) at TampaBay (Karns 4-3), 4:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Pelfrey 5-4) at Cincinnati(Leake 5-4), 4:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Blanton 2-0) at Houston(McCullers 3-2), 5:10 p.m.

Colorado (Hale 2-2) at Oakland (Grave­man 4-4), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-7) at L.A.Angels (C.Wilson 5-6), 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday's GamesTexas at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m.Boston at Toronto, 4:07 p.m.Pittsburgh at Detroit, 4:08 p.m.Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.Minnesota at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.Kansas City at Houston, 5:10 p.m.Chicago White Sox at St. Louis, 5:15 p.m.Colorado at Oakland, 7:05 p.m.N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.Seattle at San Diego, 7:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUESunday's Games

Monday's Games

Japan 1, Australia 0England 2, Canada 1

Los AngelesSan FranciscoArizonaSan DiegoColorado

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N.Y. Mets 2, Cincinnati 1, 13 innings,comp. of susp. game

Washington 3, Philadelphia 2, 1stgame

N.Y. Mets 7, Cincinnati 2L.A. Dodgers 2, Miami 0Atlanta 2, Pittsburgh 1Milwaukee 5, Minnesota 3San Francisco 6, Colorado 3Arizona 6, San Diego 4Philadelphia 8, Washington 5, 2nd

Semifinal losers, 1 p.m.

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Wednesday, July1At Edmonton, Alberta

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Saturday, July 4At Edmonton, Alberta

CHAMPIONSHIPSunday, July 5

Semifinal winners, 4 p.m.

Germany 1, France 1, Germany won5-4 on penalty kicks

United States 1, China 0Saturday, June 27

United States vs. Germany, 4 p.m.

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Tuesday's Games

gameSt. Louis 4, Chicago Cubs 1

Monday's Games

(O'Sullivan 1-5), 4:05 p.m.Minnesota (Pelfrey 5-4) at Cincinnati

(Leake 5-4), 4:10 p.m.L.A. Dodgers (Bolsinger 4-2) atArizona

(Webster 1-1), 6:40 p.m.Colorado (Hale 2-2) at Oakland (Grave­

man 4-4), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m.Pittsburgh at Detroit, 4:08 p.m.Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets, 4:10 p.m.Minnesota at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.San Francisco at Miami, 4:10 p.m.Washington atAtlanta, 4:10 p.m.Chicago White Sox at St. Louis, 5:15 p.m.L.A. Dodgers atArizona, 6:40 p.m.Colorado at Oakland, 7:05 p.m.Seattle at San Diego, 7:10 p.m.

SOCCERWomen's World Cup

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was really proud ofhow the boys re­sponded," McKinley said.

Jake Chamberlain went 3-for-5 withthree RBI and a double, Jordan Vermil­lion had two hits, including a double,two runs and two RBI and GarrettVaughn scored a pair of runs andknocked in two as La Grande totaled11 hits. Jon Gonzalez picked up the winon the mound, scattering six hits andallowing two runs.

The game was tied at 1-all in the topof the fifth when Vermillion smacked anRBI double, and Chamberlain added anRBI single. Wisdom scored on a balk tomake it 4-1. After Walla Walla trimmedit to 4-2, La Grande would score threemore in the sixth to extend its lead tofive runs.

Two runs came home on an error, andVermillion lofled a sacrifice fly to pullahead, 7-2, before the Legends broke it

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run.

open with seven runs in the final inning.In the loss to Pendleton earlier in the

day, the Legends were outhit 13-5 andfell into a 6-1 hole after two innings thatthey could never get out of. Drew Hivelyled the offense, going 2-for-3 with threeRBI, highlighted by a two-run home

Following the first win of the tourna­ment Thursday, the Legends took thedrama out of their second pool-play con­test quickly Friday. La Grande scoredfour runs in the top of the first inningen route to a 7-2 win over Skyview,Washington.

That was plenty of run support forpitcher Jordan Vermillion, who wentthe full seven innings. He struck outfive batters, gave up seven hits andallowed two earned runs. Chamberlain,Jared Rogers, Brad Bell and Jon Gonza­lez all had two hits, with Chamberlaindriving in two runs.

That victory catapulted La Grandeinto the winners bracket, where it de­feated Southridge, Washington, 10-0 in

five innings Saturday to advance to theSunday semifinals. La Grande poundedout 12 hits, while Bell had a complete­game shutout, allowing just four hits.

Wisdom was 3-for-4 with a lead­off home run in the first inning andfour RBI, Vaughn smacked a two-rundouble in a four-run third inning, andGonzalez was 3-for-3 with two runsscored.

"Our pitchers did a really good job allweekend," McKinley said."I was reallyhappy with those guys doing whatthey did for us. We hit the ball well andplayed good defense. The game Bradpitched, the last 15 outs were madein the field. If you play games likethat, with good defense, you make thepitcher's job that much easier."

The Legends i6-7 overall) travelTuesday to face Pendleton, who won theWalla Walla tournament after winningthe title game 20-6 behind 22 hits.

'They're a solid club," McKinley said."They threw strikes, and they're hittingthe ball really well right now."

At Vancouver, British Columbia

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said, pointing out that newgrass was planted to helpgive a cleaner look to whatwas predominantly a dirtfield.'%e filled this in withgrass this spring."

The additional grass gavethe field better baseball­esque parameters. Loads ofdirt were also brought in toclean up the basepaths andimprove the mound, whilebullpen mounds were builtby each dugout for pitchersto warm up on.

'%e've never hadbullpens," Frederick said.'This is a bonus. It kind ofcreates a little m ore of a bigleague baseball effect to it."

Stephens Field receivedthe new bullpens, as well,and the mound will alsobe raised to Little Leaguestandards.

Community Field, whichwill host night games forthe tournament thanks tothe lights on the field, willsee the smallest amount ofchange, with a mound beingbuilt for the tournament.

Besides the on-fieldimprovements, FischerField will see a digital ad­dition. The plan is to installa new electronic scoreboardthis week.

Holden Kightlinger, left, and Garrett Broberg of theUnion County Oregon Special Olympics team, weregiven awards Saturday at a special play day for thepair. The 9-year-olds did not go to the regional trackmeet in Milton-Freewater June 20. The two picked upribbons in the softball throw and 100-meter dash infront of family and teammates.

progresses.

naments to town.

"Even when I was akid, we didn't have score­boards," Frederick said."Itjust changes it. It changesthe game ofbaseball whenyou have a scoreboard outthere."

Painting dugouts andbuilding fences are a coupleother changes likely totake place as the week

There are several otherimprovements that may nothappen in time for tourna­ment play this weekendbut that will upgrade thefacility as a whole. Those in­clude new dugout roofs anda scoreboard at StephensField.

A goal with the newer,cleaner look is that it notonly gives the players com­ing in for the next weeka good facility to play in,but that it will draw othergroups to bring their tour­

cOur hope is that, downthe road, we can throw notjust Little League, but alsolocal tournaments to giveback to the communitythat supports us," Bell said.

Volunteers have beena big part of getting thefields to this point. BothBell and Frederick saidm ore help is needed to getthe fields in tip-top condi­tion.

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Days ranch rodeo buckle.The Yost Ranch team of Jim Hite,

Meagan Cobb and Jerry Cobb tookthird, and the Botts Ranch team of BeauBotts, Ryan Raymond and Gre Seuferplaced fourth.

Spurs went to both Coleman, named"Top Hand," and Adele Nash, named"Best Cowgirl."

Besides the top four overall winners,the top two teams in each event tookhome prizes. In team branding, MarrFlat Ranch was first and the YostRanch was second. Quail Run Ranchwon the team doctoring event, andthe YJ Ranch finished second. Teamsorting winner was the Botts Ranchteam, and the YMC team took second.In team roping, the Yost Ranch wasfirst while Quail Run Ranch placedsecond.

In the individual events, LucasStaigle of Imnaha won the saddlebronc competition and Anna Grandiof New Plymouth, Idaho, earned firstplace in steer stopping.Out of an all-star cast of local ropers,

a new team came on the field of Corey,Hadley and Haley Miller representingFence Creek Ranch. Hadley and HaleyMiller were by far the youngest rop­ers in the arena, and the family teamwas recognized with the rodeo's "HardLuck" award.The Countdown to Chief Joseph

BUCKOUT round to post a 72 and qualify for thefinals.

'%e always have good bulls, but wehad good guys too," he said."Some nightswe get it done, some nights we don't."

The rest of the riders qualified for thechampionship round based on time, put­ting 10 up against the best bulls of theevening.

The bulls won out again, but not with­out a couple of close calls.

Tanner Bradley of Pendleton wastossed at the 7-second mark on hisshort-round ride, but Kuna, Idaho's PaulCoppini came the closest.

Coppini gave his bull, Flat Tire, all hecould handle as the bull thrusted andturned. Coppini was thrown at the wire,and the ride had to go to the judges tosee if it qualified.

In the end, his ride was clocked at 7.97seconds, just a fraction short oflanding

Mel Coleman, who was a member of the first-place Quail Run Ranch team,was named "Top Hand" of the Countdown to Chief Joseph Days ranchrodeo in Joseph.

Days ranch rodeo starts with ahorseback ride on the east moraineof Wallowa Lake followed by dinnerand an auction at the Joseph RodeoGrounds on Friday night. On Saturday,the teams square off in a variety of rop­ing events. The Skyline Band kept theafter-rodeo fans entertained Saturdaynight as Chief Joseph Days volunteers

sold drinks and burgers.The Countdown to Chief Joseph

Days Rodeo proceeds go to a collegescholarship program for Wallowa Coun­ty high school graduates. Since 2008,the rodeo has raised $25,000. Thisyear's winners were Kristyn Young ofWallowa, Joseph's Anna Rinehart andCarsen Sajonia from Enterprise.

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42:59. Despite the heat shefelt she ran a strongrace.

Neither of the women'swinners will be running atthe upcoming Lostine RiverRun Saturday, but the men'swinner of the Amy Hafer10K, Tim Vandervlugt ofLa Grande, said he will be.Vandervlugt finished with atime of 38:32. Vandervlugtis an assistant coach for theUnion/Cove cross countryteam and a regular regionalroad racer.

The race starts and endsat the Wallowa MemorialHospital. By the race's 9a.m. start time the tempera­ture was in the mid-70s, andby 10 a.m. it was over 80degrees. Each of the finish­ers said the heat affectedtheir race. The heat and theuphill climb of the first halfcombined for tough condi­tions.

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76-point ride to potentially set the tonefor a big night.

But that big night never materialized,at least not for the riders. Bull after bullwon the battle, with close to 15 riders in arow being bucked off after Robbins'ride.

'The bulls, they were great," Robbinssaid.'You couldn't ask for a better 4ull)pen. I was just glad to draw well."

Jarboe broke the streak with his80-point ride midway through the longround.

"He pulled me down right out of thebucking shoot and chipped my tooth, butI just kind of gritted it out," Jarboe saidofhis ride.

Clint Johnson, co-producer of theBuckout, threw his hat in late in the

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him a big payday.When the last cowboy was bucked, it

was Jarboe's long-round ride that stoodtall and gave him the title.'%e've seen a lot of good bulls and

there were definitely some good bulls to­night," Jarboe said."They were definitelyright up there iwith the best)."

In the end, the Buckout was definitelya success, even if it saw the fewest num­ber of qualified rides in the event's brieffive-year history.

"I think we did very good this year,"Cassi Johnson said."I think our turnoutwas up, we added some more family­fiiendly events to really try to hit thatfor everybody. I felt good about it. I wouldhave liked to have seen a few more rideshappen, but we had some of the best4ull) entries that we've ever had andsome of the best you're going to see inthis area."

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Chamberlain is hitting .467 with10 RBI and 6 runs scored throughLa Grande's first nine games ofthe American Legion season.

jake Chamberlain,La Grande Legacy Ford

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Dr. Emily Sheehan, whofinished dose behind Movich­Fields in the 10K i43:39), saidshe tried to catch her, but theheatreallyhurt.

"I could blame iton age,but she iMovich-Fields) justrocks," Sheehan said.

Sheehan started runningmarathons in 2010 and hasrun the Boston Marathon.She said she runs a mara­thon and a halfmarathoneveryyear with a few 10Kraces sprinlded in — whichindudes the Lostine RiverRun.

Polly Petlrey and RamonaPhillips finished the one-milerace together. Petlreyisbattling cancer and Phillipspushed Petlrey along most ofthe one-mile course.

"Ramona's my team,"Petlrey said.

The Wailowa Memo­rial Hospital hosts the AmyHafer race to raise cancerawareness. It has become apopular event on the thirdweekend in June.

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