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Community Blue Mountain Eagle FIREFIGHTERS GRADUATE Wednesday, February 24, 2016 A3 Monument speech and debate duo compete By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle FOREST GROVE — Mon- ument High School sent a start- up speech and debate team to the Jan. 8-9 Hap Hingston Fo- rensics Tournament at Paciic University in Forest Grove. It was freshman Sophia Pet- tit’s second time competing this school year, and junior Brittani Hays’ irst, up against about 420 competitors, mainly from larger schools. Pettit earned a spot on the Sophia Pettit Brittani Hays podium, and a trophy, with a ifth-place overall inish in Ex- pository Speaking. She also placed ninth in Ra- dio and competed in Impromptu Speaking. Hays, a junior, competed for her irst time in the Impromptu and Original Oratory categories. Their speech and debate coach Earl Pettit, who is also superintendent/principal, said he was pleased with both girls’ performances. “Despite our small size and limited resources, our speakers compete at the highest level in the state due to their dedication and hours of practice,” he said. “I am hopeful that this is the start of a long-lasting and grow- ing forensics team at Monument School.” Prairie City FFA competes in Burns Blue Mountain Eagle Contributed photo Twenty firefighters from Grant and Harney counties graduated from the Entry Level Firefighter Academy sponsored by the Grant-Harney Training Association. Back row, from left, Brennan Huffman, Prairie City Fire; Dale Plemon and Shane Koppel, Seneca Fire; Tony Homan, Monument Fire; Thomas Taylor Sr. and Thomas Taylor Jr., Long Creek Fire; Kody Stoddard, Canyon City Fire; and Jordon Walker, Seneca Fire. Middle row, from left, Micha Porter, Connor King and Marilyn Alexander, Hines Fire; Don and Denise Porter, Long Creek Fire; and Rocky Desimin, instructor from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training. Front row, from left, Ryan Pettyjohn, Matt Wenick, and Josh Walker, Seneca Fire; Quade Day and Tamara Homan, Monument Fire; and Nathan Gordanier and Dan Vandehey, Canyon City Fire. Twenty men and women complete 60 hours of training Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY — Twenty firefighters from Grant and Harney counties graduat- ed on Feb. 14 with certif- icates of completion from the 2016 Entry Level Fire- fighter Academy. Those from Grant County were Ryan Petty- john, Matt Wenick, Josh Walker, Quade Day, Ta- mara Homan, Nathan Go- rdanier, Dan Vandehey, Don Porter, Denise Porter, Brennan Huffman, Dale Plemon, Shane Koppel, Tony Homan, Thomas Tay- lor Sr., Thomas Taylor Jr., Kody Stoddard and Jordon Walker. Harney County students were Mica Porter, Connor FACEBOOKERS: Become an Eagle fan today! Go to: facebook.com/MyEagleNews King and Marilyn Alexan- der. Rocky Desimin from the Department of Pub- lic Safety Standards and Training was the instruc- tor. The academy, which en- compassed 60 hours over three weekends, was spon- sored by the Grant-Harney Training Association. BURNS — Several mem- bers of Prairie City School’s Fu- ture Farmers of America came away winners at the Strawberry Mountain District FFA Career Development Event Feb. 10 in Burns. Both of the Advanced and Beginning Parliamentary Proce- dure teams took irst place. Ad- vanced members were Brianna Zweygardt, Wyatt Williams, Amaya Zweygardt, Danner Da- vis, Sierra Dahlen and Marnie Woodbury. Beginning mem- bers were Aries Bice, Declan Zweygardt, Shaelynn Bice, Jon- athan Haskins, Emily Ennis and Carson McKay. Lane Williams received third place and Kyla Winton, second, in the FFA Creed Speaking Con- test. In Sophomore Public Speak- ing, Megan Camarena took third place and Marnie Woodbury, second. And in Extemporane- ous Public Speaking, Amaya Zweygardt received third place. Contributed photo Prairie City School FFA students competed at the Strawberry Mountain District FFA Career Development event Feb. 10 in Burns. Overall, the Prairie City Chapter brought seven banners home. On Monday, Feb. 29, both Parliamentary Procedure teams, and members of Creed Speak- ing and Sophomore Public Speaking will compete at the Sectional Career Development Event in Bend. A TTENTION G RANT C OUNTY V ETERANS : Did you know there may be VA benefits available for you as a result of your spouses’ military service? See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Call 541-575-1631 for an appointment Open: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10am-4pm by appointment. Subject to $100 minimum charge. 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