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2A — THE OBSERVER D AILY P LANNER TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 LOCAL La Grande TODAY Today is Tuesday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2020. There are 317 days left in the year. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT On Feb. 18, 1970, the “Chicago Seven” defen- dants were found not guilty of conspiring to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic national convention; fi ve were convicted of violating the Anti-Riot Act of 1968 (those convictions were later reversed). ON THIS DATE In 1861, Jefferson Davis was sworn in as provisional president of the Confeder- ate States of America in Montgomery, Alabama. In 1930, photographic evidence of Pluto (now des- ignated a “dwarf planet”) was discovered by Clyde W. Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. In 1983, 13 people were shot to death at a gambling club in Seattle’s Chinatown in what became known as the Wah Mee Massacre. (Two men were convicted of the killings and are serving life sentences; a third was found guilty of robbery and assault.) In 1997, astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery completed their tune-up of the Hubble Space Telescope after 33 hours of spacewalk- ing; the Hubble was then released using the shuttle’s crane. In 2001, veteran FBI agent Robert Philip Hanssen was arrested, accused of spying for Russia. (Hanssen later pleaded guilty to espionage and attempted espionage and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibil- ity of parole.) In 2003, an arson attack involving two South Korean subway trains in the city of Daegu claimed 198 lives. Observer fi le photo The late Mike Voss of Summerville founded the annual La Grande Gun Show. He died in 2019, and this weekend’s show will honor him. Annual La Grande Gun Show carries on without founder By Dick Mason The Observer LA GRANDE — The late Mike Voss, a tireless community volunteer, will be saluted Feb. 22-23 at the annual La Grande Gun Show. The gun show will be conducted in memory of Voss, who founded the event in 2015 and directed it through 2019. "He did it for the community," said Sheila Evans, the director of this year's gun show and president of the Island City Lions Club, which is hosting the event. Voss, a Summerville resident, died June 3, 2019, at age 62. The gun show will have a table displaying photos of Voss to honor him. The event Voss, who also was a member of the Island City Lions Club, started has had a combined two-day attendance of at least 1,500 each year, and Evans believes it will draw at least this many people again next weekend. The La Grande Gun Show Feb. 22 will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blue Mountain Confer- ence Center, 404 12th St. All proceeds from the show each year go to the Lions Club, which spends the money on community service projects. Part of the money the Lions will raise will be from the breakfasts and lunches it serves both days at the gun show. This year's show will have 50 vendors, some selling collectibles, Evans said, the likes of which can’t be found in many other places. At least 300 gun sales took place at the 2019 show, and Evans said she anticipates at least that many this year. The gun show is one of about 45 in Oregon and again will be the fi rst major gun show of the year in Northeast Oregon For information on the gun show, call Evans at 541-910-8377 and leave a message. Board to review pay, plan LOTTERY Megabucks: $4.2 million 9-25-29-42-43-44 Mega Millions: $45 million 10-32-48-54-55-18 x5 Powerball: $50 million 16-32-35-36-46-3 x3 Observer fi le photo Eastern Oregon University’s board of trustees meets Thursday on campus in the Dixie Lund Board Room at Inlow Hall, pictured here. The salary of the university’s president is among the board’s topics of discussion. Win for Life: Feb. 15 Observer staff 30-47-50-65 LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University’s board of trustees plans to discuss sev- eral items, including a presi- dential salary adjustment, when it convenes Thursday. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. on campus in the Dixie Lund Board Room at Inlow Hall (room 201). The board will spend the morn- ing working in small groups to walk through the progress of the university’s strategic plan, “Ascent 2029,” which it adopted in May 2016 as the framework for planning and improvement. However, according to a memo to the board, “progress is not occurring equally across all indicators, objectives, or goals. As we manage the re- alities of resource constraints inherent in a small institution, we necessarily reallocate our focus. The unique perspec- tives of the Trustees is critical Pick 4: Feb. 16 •1p.m.:6-3-2-0 •4p.m.:4-9-1-1 •7p.m.:4-0-2-6 •10p.m.:8-2-9-7 Pick 4: Feb. 15 •1p.m.:7-1-3-9 •4p.m.:2-5-0-5 •7p.m.:5-1-1-2 •10p.m.:1-6-8-4 Pick 4: Feb. 14 •1p.m.:4-2-1-6 •4p.m.:0-2-2-3 •7p.m.:4-6-3-4 •10p.m.:7-2-6-6 DELIVERY ISSUES? If you have any problems receiving your Observer, please call the offi ce at 541- 963-3161. QUOTE OF THE DAY “Opinion is that exercise of the human will which helps us to make a decision without information.” — John Erskine, American author and educator to providing context and assisting the institution when multiple priorities vie for at- tention.” After lunch, the board will hear a fi nancial report and vote on a proposal regarding a new residence hall. Additional action items include approval of spring construction projects and the Educator Equity Plan associ- ated with House Bill 3375 as well as potential amendments to the Presidential Compensa- tion Framework. Trustees also plan to discuss a presidential salary adjustment. University President Tom Insko’s base annual salary is about $250,000 a year. The board tasked the Ad Hoc Com- mittee on Presidential Com- pensation to come up with recommendations for a formal process for determining that compensation, including stan- dards for annual adjustments to the president’s salary. The committee wants standards for such adjustments, accord- ing to a memo from EOU general counsel and board sec- retary Chris Burford, based on the president’s performance. A legislative update and brief executive session are also on the agenda. Representa- tives of shared governance bodies, including students, faculty and staff, will give quarterly reports. The board accepts written comments within 48 hours of the meeting. Meeting materi- als and public comment sign- up are available at eou.edu/ governance/board-meeting- schedule. The location is accessible to people with disabilities, and the meeting will be streamed live at livestream.com/eou/ governance. If special ac- commodations are required, call 541-962-4101 or email emaloy@eou.edu at least 72 hours in advance. Sheriff Boyd Rasmussen Union County Sheriff’s Office: Protecting and serving families, schools, and communities. “The Union County Law Enforcement Association is proud to an- nounce the endorsement of Sheriff Boyd Rasmussen in the upcoming 2020 election. Sheriff Rasmussen has proven his service to the citizens of Union County and his employees by exemplifying the Sheriff’s Office mission statement: Leading with Honesty, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Firmness, and Fairness with Compassion and Courage.” ~ Union County Law Enforcement Association WE STAND WITH BOYD Gregory Acres Fred Alexis Walt and Linda Anderson Martha J. Bailey Greg Barreto Greg M. Baxter Doug Bean Sharon Beck Dan Bellmore Wes and Teri Berry Austin and Jeana Bingaman Ross and Carrie Bingaman Russel and Patty Bingaman Wade and Angie Bingaman Jack and Jennifer Boyd Kem Brainerd Jim Brainerd Keith and Helen Brindell Betty Bronson JD and Audrey Cant Christine Carlson Shari Carpenter Cathie Clark Wendy Clerget Lynn and Jody Combe John C Cuthbert D.R.C.’s Property Management Inc Aaron and Hilary Dahle Larry and Edna Davidson Loren and Michelle Davidson Joe and Erin Davidson William A and Sharon DeLas- hmutt Cresta DeLint Ves and Lois Doty Allan and Michelle Duffy Bonnie Dunn Kent Dutson Brock Eckstein John and Melissa Fullerton Dr Gerrie Gardner Randy and Pam Glenn James and Tracey Gorham Joaquin Grant Gordon and Barbara Gribling Gary and Ginny Hager Risa Hallgarth Andy and Cindy Hale Terry and Stephanie Hale Mr and Mrs Boyd Harmon Mark and Linda Harris Phil and Trudy Hassinger Jamie and Mike Hicks Lanny Hildebrandt Doug and Patty Hislop Dixie Hofmann Bart Hoffman Curt and Annette Howell Tod and Angel Hull Brent and Donna Huntsman Matt and Melanie Insko Sonny and Mary Jane John- son Don’s Lawn Service (Don Junker) All Air HVAC Service (Scott Kaber) Bruce and Karen Kevan Ken Knott Jim Kopp Alicia Koller Dave and Zee Koza Ken and Beccy Kramer Barney Kuensting John Lamoreau Denny and Colleen Langford Eric Laurence Marc Lee Todd and Melanie Livingston Lee and Edith Lowe Dan and Nancy McDonald Mike McLean Jim and Rita McMahan Bill and Stacy Merrigan Michelle McKinney Theora and Ellis Mickey Verl Miller and Kathryn Lusk Glenn and Anita McIntosh Mike Mclean Rick and Janice Muilenburg Steve Neumann Craig Nightingale Maureen O’Connell David R. Orcutt Chris and Linda Panike Michael and Tracy Partney Ralph Patterson Tony Pedro Joseph and Cathy Petrusek Howard and Suzanne Perry Tim and Jenny Phelps Wes and Marie Rampton Mike and Nikki Robertson Amy and Gunnar Rolf Robb Rea G and Val Royes Todd and Gidget Sannar Terry and Annie Secl Ed Schmittle Mark Simmons Troy Simmons Wayne and Ernestine Simonis Doyle and Connie Slater Betty Sprenger Linda and Sheldon Strand Andy and Julie Tarvin Billy Taylor Bill Teeter Terry and Kathy Thimmes Sean White Tom and Karen Waldrip Don and Lila Waldrop Bob and Kathy Walker Kris and Bud Walker Hank Warg Guy and Peggy Weishaar Mary West (Imbler) Mary West (Elgin) Bev White Mike Wisdom Bill and Linda Whittemore To stand with Boyd call or text 541-910-1711 To join the team of supporters or donate, Email Rita McMahan at ritamc@eoni.com Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Boyd Rasmussen Sheriff, Rita McMahan, Treasurer, 62436 Mink, Summerville
