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B10 Sports Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, April 20, 2016 GU golfers fourth in Hermiston Team holds a successful fundraiser By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle HERMISTON — The Grant Union boys golf team inished in fourth place with a 396 at last Friday’s Big River Invitational in Hermiston. Nixyaawii came out on top with a 378. A total of 75 boys and girls competed on the long par 70 course. Other teams competing included Echo, Heppner, Wal- lowa, Enterprise and Imbler. Boys medalist was Logan Grieb of Heppner with 82. Grant Union’s Nathan Gehley TRAIL Continued from Page B1 Yet there are some down- sides to this trail that must be mentioned. The irst is the near infesta- tion of ticks. Before you head out, liberally apply bug repel- lent. And be sure to wear pants, a long-sleeved shirt and a hat, bring extra bug spray for future was a few strokes away with 89 for ifth. Rounding out the scoring for Grant Union were Duane Stokes, 96; Connor White, 97 (a personal best) and Jay Goldblatt, 114. On the girls side, Heppner shot a 464 and Enterprise, 511. Medalist was Amanda Rea of Heppner with 92. Grant Union’s Tiana Allen tied for seventh place. “It was a great day on the Columbia River for a golf match,” said head coach Ron Lundbom. “No wind and mild temperatures made it a good day to score. We improved our team doses and check yourself and your hiking partners closely at the end of the trip. The second downside is that the angling — one of the main draws of the river during the ma- jority of the year — ranges from poor to impossible during the spring runoff. A kayak would be more useful equipment than a ishing rod while the water is at its most turbid. A third downside is that Attend a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Dinner and Benefit Auction Where fun and fund-raising combine for a memorable evening. Date: Time: Place: Saturday, April 23 4:00—Doors open 5:30—Dinner 7:30—Auction Pavilion— Grant County Fairgrounds Ticket Information: Gale Wall 541-575-2661 A great time for a great cause. Proceeds benefit elk and other wildlife. 03578 Blue Mountain Care Center is licensed for 6 Adult Daycare beds. This program allows caregivers to have a much needed respite while being assured that their loved one is in a monitored environment. Services are offered from one to five days a week; up to 10 hours a day; not to exceed 16 hours a day. Daycare residents shall be served meals and nutritious snacks to meet their daily needs, be involved in activities and our licensed staff will provide all personal care that is needed. After the preliminary paperwork, the family or caregiver are able to bring their loved one on an as needed basis; emergencies, trips out of town for the day, or just a day out. Our home is attractive, functional and well-maintained. We have a large dining room and activity area. There is also a large visiting area for family. We offer a friendly, well-trained, licensed staff, who provide a lot of personal attention for each individual resident. We have keypad Quality Life ~ Providing long term care, respite and day care in a home-like environment. score, but, again, a couple of bad holes made the scores higher for all of the Grant Union players.” Lundbom said the team will work on their short game in prepa- ration for Friday’s competition. Grant Union competes at the 2A Invitational in Union at the Buf- falo Peaks Golf Course at 10 a.m. Last Saturday, seven teams competed in the Grant Union golf team’s annual fundraiser scramble. Mitch Saul and Colt Carpen- ter won the gross event. Kathleen Lee, Chuck Coff- man, Matt Aasness, and Dave Nelson were irst; and Andy Radinovich, Kevin Krause, Rob Raschio, Kevin Percy were sec- ond in the net event. Devon Stokes was KP win- ner at 9’2”. Nathan Gehley and Kathleen Lee were accuracy shot winners. Mitch Saul won the 50/50 contest. “The winners were all gra- cious enough to donate all the prize money back to the team,” Lundbom said. “The silent ac- tion was a success also with all the items auctioned off.” He said hats, shirts and coats are still available to purchase. Those interested may reach the coach at 541-620-0427. “I want to thank and the sponsors, donors and golfers for making this a huge success,” Lundbom said. crossing the river is not possible. A jaunt up Cougar Creek Trail, for instance, requires fording the river. That is not possible until at least mid-May. Yet there are some positives too. You can wander off trail for some favorite Eastern Oregon spring outdoor hobbies, as both antler and mushroom hunting can be very good. About 5.2 miles in, just as the trail crosses Corral Creek, there is a riverside lat underneath towering ponderosas. Turning around here would make for a good hike of 10.4 miles — a good training day for those dou- ble-digit alpine hikes that await this summer. Those with greater ambi- tion, or who had a more active winter, can continue for miles more. There are dispersed campsites all along the river, with very little chance you’ll have human company any- where nearby. If you plan ahead, you can leave a shuttle vehicle at the other end of the trail at the North Fork John Day Campground, about 23 miles as the river and the trail winds. But even if it is a simple out-and-back, the North Fork John Day Trail has plenty to offer close to home. TRACK Continued from Page B1 “I plan to make it to state in pole vault and show up better than last year,” said Copenhaver, who’s been in track since seventh grade and is competing in pole vault and javelin. “I plan to get some new (personal re- cords) this year.” Wilson’s events include high jump, long jump, triple jump and the 4x400 relay. “I’m looking forward to a great season, and I plan on making it back to state. It’s been great working with John Houk (the jump coach). I’ve been work- ing with him since fourth grade.” Brock, involved in track since seventh grade, com- petes in the long jump, triple jump, hurdles and 4x400. “I’m really excited to see how our team does,” she said. “Overall, we’re pretty strong on the girls side.” The Grant Union girls team came in second be- hind 4A Ontario at the April 9 Oster Burns Lions Invi- tational in Burns, out of 12 teams. Smith is aided by ive assistant coaches who help train athletes in the vari- ous events, including Ken Boethin, hurdles; John Houk, long jump and triple jump; Kelsey Wright, jav- Community Connection Has HOME REPAIR funding available Household size TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST: 1) Own or be buying your home with a value less than $170,000. 2) Have adequate collateral to secure the loan. 3) Own no other property 4) Live in Grant, Wallowa, Union or Baker coutnies. 5) Have an income that is less than the amount at right: 6) Meet other requirements of the program . For more info or to apply, contact Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc 2802 Adams, La Grande or Call 1-800-838-3186 1 2 3 4 5 6 Max Income Grant County $29,050 $33,200 $37,350 $41,500 $44,850 $48,150 The Housing Rehab Program provides a zero-interest, deferred-payment loan up to $24,999. Typical repairs include plumbing and electrical, roofs, doors and windows, etc. The loan is repaid when either the property is sold, the borrower no longer resides in the residence, or upon the death of the last surviving borrower. elin and high jump; Angie Lusco, discus and shot put; and Buzz Gilmore, pole vault. Smith trains athletes for sprints, distance and re- lay. “I’m so thankful for my coaches,” Smith said. “The quality of performances that I’m getting from these athletes wouldn’t be possi- ble without these coaches that specialize.” The current challenge, Smith said, is avoiding in- juries as they head down the stretch, competing while training for districts. The Meet of Champions in Salem, set for Saturday, is the next big meet. Nine athletes have qual- iied for the event, includ- ing four upperclassmen and ive underclassmen. “It’s 1A-4A meet, and they have to qualify,” Smith said. “The standards to qualify are equal to or above the state qualifying for 2A.” “Those who go to the Meet of Champions usual- ly end up being close to the number that go to state,” she added. “This is the only time they get the quality of competition and get to see athletes from the west side of the state.” Grant Union hosted the GU Small Schools Meet on Tuesday of this week. Smith, training run- ners on the track, quipped, “We’re already taking for granted that we have the new track.” Construction of the new eight-lane track was com- pleted in the summer of 2014. “It’s nice to compete at home and train at home,” she said. “I’m excited to compete on Prairie City’s new track. 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