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For free Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association Network brochures call 916-288-6011 or email ce- celia@cnpa.com (PNDC) 111 Baker County Legal Notices Notice of Preliminary Determination for Water Right Transfer T-13028 T-13028 filed by Curtis Martin, PO Box 194, North Powder, OR 97867, pro- poses an additional point of diversion under Certificates (C) 53672, 53722, and 54110. C-53672 allows the use of the Powder River in Sec. 1, T7S, R39E, WM for irrigation in Sec. 25, T6S, R39E, WM. C-53722 allows the use of 0.85 cubic foot per second from the Powder River in Sec. 1, T7S, R39E, WM for irrigation in Sec. 25, T6S, R39E, WM. C-54110 allows the use of the Powder River in Sec. 1, T7S, R39E, WM for irriga- tion in Sec. 25, T6S, R39E, WM. The applicant proposes an additional point of diver- sion in Sec. 25, T6S, R39E, WM. The Water Resources Department proposes to approve the transfer, based on the requirements of ORS Chapter 540 and OAR 690-380-5000. Any person may file, joint- ly or severally, a protest or standing statement within 30 days after the last date of newspaper publication of this notice, 11/06/2019. Call (503) 986-0815 to obtain additional information. If no protests are filed, the Department will issue a fi- nal order consistent with the preliminary determination. Legal No. 150246 Published: October 30, November 6, 2019 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN KAY HAMILTON, Deceased State of Oregon / County of Baker Circuit Court - In Probate Case No. 19PB08003 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to pres- ent them, with vouchers at- tached, to the undersigned Personal Representative at Silven, Schmeits & Vaughan, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 965, Baker City, Oregon, 97814, within four (4) months after the date of first publi- cation of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceed- ings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Person- al Representative, or the attorneys for the Per- sonal Representative. Dated and first published OCTOBER 23, 2019. Personal Representative: Devan Boesch 100 Resort Street Baker City, OR 97814 Attorney for Estate: Floyd C. Vaughan OSB #784167 P.O. Box 965 1950 Third Street Baker City, Oregon 97814 (541) 523-4444 Legal No. 149121 Published: October 23, 30, November 6, 2019 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019 111 Baker County Legal Notices 112 Union County Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON BOARD OF DIRECTORS Training & Employment Board of Directors meeting will be held November 14, 2019, 10 a.m., at Baker County Court House, Baker City, Oregon. Those wishing to participate may contact Eric Labonte at (541) 963-7942. The publication for the Board of Directors’ is funded in its entirety by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration: a total of $ 2,822,421 Juvenile Department In the Matter of RAELIEGH MCGEE, A Child. Case No. 19JU06943 111 Baker County Legal Notices IN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF BAKER IN THE MATTER OF AN ORDER DIRECTING THE BAKER COUNTY SHERIFF TO MAKE SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY; FIXING THE MINIMUM PRICE AND PROVIDNG A ) ) ) PORTION OF THE CONDITIONS AND TERMS OF SALE ) ORDER NO. 2019-154 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: JASON AARON MCGEE IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to ter- minate your parental rights to the above-named child for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR be- fore the Union County Circuit Court, 1105 K. Ave., La Grande, OR 97850, on the 25th day of November, 2019 at 02:00 pm, for a Initial Appearance hear- ing and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURT- ROOM ON THE DATES AND AT THE TIMES LISTED ABOVE. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT AT- TEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. This summons is published pursuant to the or- der of the circuit court judge of the above-entitled court, dated October 16, 2019. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, mak- ing three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Union County. NOTICE: READ THESE PA- PERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT AP- PEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT AP- PEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURT-ORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further no- tice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THIS SUMMONS OR ON A FUTURE DATE, and may make such or- ders and take such action as au- thorized by law. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represent- ed by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDI- ATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attor- ney may not be representing you in this matter. IF YOU CANNOT AF- FORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s finan- cial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO RE- QUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Union County Circuit Court, 1105 K. Ave., La Grande, OR 97850, phone num- ber (541) 962-9500, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible and have the attorney present at the above hearing. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAIN- TAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. TEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES UPON REQUEST. Legal No.151026 Published: November 6, 2019 LEGAL NOTICE 2019 UNCLAIMED CAPITAL CREDITS Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) hereby gives notice of UNCLAIMED PAYMENTS OF CAPITAL CREDITS OWED TO THE NAMED PERSONS ON RECORD. Such unclaimed capital credits have been available to OTEC Members since December 31, 2015. Pursuant to OTEC bylaws and policy, the names of OTEC Members entitled to capital credit refunds – who have not yet claimed their refunds – can be reviewed on the OTEC website at: www.otec.coop/capital-credits If you are an OTEC Member and current (or former) consumer of OTEC, please check the OTEC website and list of Members who have failed to claim capital credits owed. Application for re-issuing funds owed may be made at your local OTEC office or 4005 23rd Street, PO Box 226, Baker City, Oregon 97814. Unless those persons named, or their heirs claim payment no later than January 1, 2020, the unclaimed funds will be forfeited to the Cooperative or where required, forwarded to the Department of State Lands. Historically, the Board of Directors has contributed the amount of the forfeited funds to the Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative scholarship fund or other charitable causes to benefit those served by the Cooper- ative. Legal notices publishing in Baker County, Oregon (Baker City Herald July, August, September, and October 2019), Union County, Oregon (Observer July, August, September, and October 2019), Harney County (Burns Times-Herald July, August, September, and October 2019), Grant County (Blue Mountain Eagle July, August, September, and October 2019). If questions, please contact OTEC at 541-523-3616. Legal No. 146773 Published: November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019 112 Union County Legal Notices Board of Directors Training & Employment Board of Directors meeting will be held November 14, 2019, 10 a.m., at Baker County Court House, Baker City, Oregon. Those wishing to participate may contact Eric Labonte at (541) 963-7942. The publication for the Board of Directors’ is funded in its en- tirety by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration: a total of $ 2,822,421 TEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTU- NITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER- VICES ARE AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES UPON REQUEST. PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Victoria Dethloff #084686 Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice, Suite 310 Pendleton, OR 97801 Phone: (541) 278-5230 Published: October 23, 30, No- vember 6, 2019 Legal No. 149345 Call 541-963-3161 or 541-523-3673 to place your ad. Published: November 6, 2019 Legal No. 150994 PEOPLE READ THE CLASSIFIEDs You've just proved it to yourself! Remember us when you need efficient, economical advertising. success of the day will be yours to celebrate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Whether you succeed or fail today, you alone are likely to be responsible for much that is at the heart of the affairs of those around you. 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DISTRIBUTED BY ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION FOR UFS 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106; 800-255-6734 WHEREAS, the County governing body may sell, exchange or lease lands acquired through foreclo- sure of delinquent tax liens pursuant to ORS 275.090; and WHEREAS, the Baker County Board of Commissioners finds that certain properties acquired through foreclosure of delinquent tax liens are owned by the County and not in use for County purposes; and WHEREAS, the Baker County Board of Commissioners find that the sale of such properties to be in the best interest of the County; and WHEREAS, the County held an auction on July 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. for the sale of personal property identified as a 1979 Governor Manufactured Structure, in which there were no bidders; and, WHEREAS, the personal property identified above is now County-owned property per ORS 311.644 (4) and shall be included in the auction of the property identified in Section B below; and, WHEREAS, the property identified in Section B below is listed as two tax codes, but shall be sold as a single parcel which includes the personal property identified above; and, NOW, THEREFORE, the Baker County Board of Commissioners ORDERS the following: Section A. The Baker County Sheriff is directed to make sale of the County property identified in Section B in accordance with ORS Chapter 275. Section B. Reference # Description Back Taxes and Estimated County Expenses Real Market Value from Tax Roll 7892 14094 Pine Back Taxes, Interest & Fees: $6,022.16 Creek Lane, Est. Expenses: $250.00 Baker City, OR Total: $6,272.16 97814 5 acres Land: $80,300 Structure: $200 Total: $80,500 14682 14094 Pine Back Taxes, Interest & Fees: $1,214.42 Creek Lane, Est. Expenses: $250.00 Baker City, OR Total: $1,464.42 97814 1.39 acres Land: $17,570 Structure: $0 Total: $17,570 901184 1979 Governor Back Taxes, Interest & Fees: $1,630.04 Manufactured Est. Expenses: $0 Structure Total: $1,630.04 Land: $0 Structure: $500 Total: $500 TOTALS: Section C. $9,366.62 $98,570 Minimum Bid $60,000 The following conditions and terms of sale are required for the property being sold: 1. Each purchaser will be issued a Quit Claim Deed, recorded at the expense of the purchaser. The purchaser will receive only such interest in the property as is owned by the County. The County makes no warranty or guaranty regarding liens or encumbrances. Any title or lien search is the sole respon- sibility of the purchaser. 2. A condition of this sale is that the purchaser shall be obligated to demolish and remove all of the improvements on the property which is the subject of this sale. Such demolition and removal shall be accomplished within 60 days from the date of purchase of such prop- erty. 3. The existing road that follows the east property line is declared a local access road and shall serve as a permanent access easement and is further described in the Spring Creek Subdivision Plat. Buyer or Buyer’s successors shall be prohibited from interfering with the public’s right to use the road as a local access road. 4. Cash or Cashier’s Check payment of property shall be made within 15 business days of the date of purchase. Section D. Sale of listed properties shall take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. on the steps of the Baker County Courthouse, 1995 Third Street, Baker City, Oregon. Done and Dated this 16th day of October, 2019. BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ___________________________________ William “Bill” Harvey, Commission Chair ____________________________________ Mark E. Bennett, Commissioner ____________________________________ Bruce A. Nichols, Commissioner Legal No. 149092 Published: October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2019