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B2 Outdoors Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 18, 2016 GONE FISHIN’: Buddies pair up for fun day at Mt. Vernon ranch Kids catch and release bass and blue gill By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle MT. VERNON — Adult volunteers and younger coun- terparts were angling for a fun day of ishing during last Fri- day’s Elks Fishing Buddies event. This is the fourth year Gail and Shirley Enright have host- ed the event at their Mt. Vernon property, Wagon Wrench Ranch, where ponds are stocked with blue gill and largemouth bass and scenery includes lush green grass and a variety of birds. Sponsored by the John Day Elks Lodge No. 1824 and Grant School District No. 3, the event pairs adult volunteers with stu- dents in elementary and middle school grades for a day of ish- ing. “It was a very successful year again,” Shirley said, adding that some of the students hadn’t been ishing before. “One boy caught 21 ish,” Gail added. “Everyone caught ish.” Contributed photo Mercedes Locke, left, with fishing buddy Neil Bauer who helped her catch a large mouth bass. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Students of Grant School District No. 3 show their fishing awards after a successful day at last Friday’s Elks Fishing Buddies event held at Gail and Shirley Enright’s Wagon Wrench Ranch in Mt. Vernon. From left, front row: Matthew Musgrove, Charlotte Prechtl, Ernie Shorts, Leroy Cowan, Lacey Warrington, Mercedes Locke. Back row: Kayana McLean, Matthew Shorts, Joshua Shockley, Tristan Clarry, Austin Cash, Sammantha Guy, Noah Spencer, Alex Hoffman (back) and Katie Shockley. There were 17 students bud- died up with 13 volunteers, who brought ishing poles, gear and knowledge to share with the kids. Matthew Shorts, who at- tended with his mom, Tina, and brother, Ernie, said he caught ive for the day. 3 33333 3 33333 3 3 3333333 3 3333333 34 3333333 3 333333 3 333333333 3 3333333333 3 333333 3 3 33 3 “I like catching ish and hav- ing fun with my mom,” he said. Sammantha Guy said she enjoyed the day of ishing. “You can learn more about ish that you didn’t know, and it’s a pretty sight,” she said. Matthew Musgrove said he also likes the beautiful views at the ranch. “I just like the chance to be here again,” he said. Lacey Warrington said it was fun working with the ish- ing buddies, who knew what to do. One buddy helping the students was Jim Spell of John Day. FACEBOOKERS: Become an Eagle fan today! Go to: facebook.com/ MyEagleNews “Working with the kids, they were a little apprehensive at irst, but excited,” he said. “I think they were successful. They listened well and fol- lowed instructions. They en- joyed it, and I enjoyed it. It’s relaxing for me.” Elks Lodge volunteer Con- nie Wood, who helps ind adults to pair up with the stu- dents, said she enjoyed seeing the expressions on the kids’ faces when they caught ish. Gail added, “It’s a good ex- perience for the adults and the Contributed photo kids as well, and that’s what Noah Spencer and Charlotte Prechtl show a we hope to see every year.” largemouth bass that Spencer caught. Horse trainer comes to John Day Joe Wolter horse clinic will be June 2-6 at the fairgrounds Blue Mountain Eagle Invitation to Bid -- Grant County Fire & Life Safety Systems Grant County, Oregon is currently accepting bids from qualified service providers to annually inspect and service the county’s emergency and fire suppression systems. This includes emergency and exit lighting, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, kitchen exhaust fire suppression, and all types of fire extinguishers including those associated with mobile units located in the field and the Long Creek Shop. Qualified bidders must submit a written proposal that separately addresses each facility listed below including all emergency and fire suppression systems located there. All work performed shall be in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules, OR-OSHA codes and regulations, and standards adopted by the State of Oregon. Bidders shall also provide copies of service provider’s current CCB registration, liability insurance, and surety bond. Bidder will be provided a location guide and will be responsible for finding fire extinguishers located on the property. Fire extinguishers stored off-site will NOT be the responsibility of bidder. Inspection of the properties listed below may be arranged by contacting the designated person at each location during regular business hours. NOTE * Access keys needed at some locations. For more information, please contact Laurie at 541-575-0059 or wrightl@grantcounty-or.gov . Courthouse (includes *elevator), 201 S. Humbolt St, Canyon City Laurie Wright 541-575-0059 Criminal Justice Facility , 205 S. Humbolt St, Canyon City Josh Wolf 541-575-1134 Juvenile & Adult Services , 200 S. Humbolt St, Canyon City Todd McKinley 575-1722 / 1743 *C-2 Utilities Contractors , 323 S. Humbolt St, Canyon City Kathy Smith 541-575-1798 Airport Facility , 72000 Airport Rd., John Day Haley Walker 541-575-1151 Fairgrounds, 411 N.W. Bridge St, John Day Mary Weaver 541-575-1900 Health Dept & Community Counseling, 528 E. Main St, John Day Thad Labhart 575-1466 *L-Building Complex , 530 E. Main St, John Day Laurie Wright 541-575-0059 OSU Extension Service, 530 E. Main St, John Day Shanna Northway 541-575-1911 Library , 507 S. Canyon Blvd, John Day Vicki Waters 541-575-1992 Road Facility , 27941 Lower Yard Rd, John Day Kathy Gillam 541-575-3782 Bids must be received by the Grant County Court at 201 S. Humbolt St, Box 280, Canyon City OR 97820 by 3 pm, Monday, June 13, 2016. Bids received by e-mail or facsimile will not be accepted. Bid opening: Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Contract period: July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018. Grant County retains the right to refuse any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities therein, and to accept the proposal that, in the opinion of the Court, is in the best interest of Grant County. JOHN DAY — Horse trainer and competitor, Joe Wolter, will conduct a colt starting, cow work and rop- ing clinic Thursday-Monday, June 2 – 6, at the Grant Coun- ty Fairgrounds in John Day. Known for his deep under- standing of livestock and his simple, thoughtful approach to helping both animals and people, Wolter holds training clinics across the country, and at his facilities in Aspermont, Texas, and Ballantine, Mont. “We’re very lucky to have someone of this cali- ber coming to Grant Coun- ty,” says clinic sponsor Patti Hudson of Long Creek. “This is Joe’s third year here and it just keeps grow- ing. I have riders signed up from all over Oregon, Wash- ington, Idaho and California,” Hudson said. Wolter began his career working for renowned horse- man Ray Hunt on the Soldier Meadows Ranch in Nevada. Later, he joined with legend- ary roper and rawhide braider Bill Dorrance to conduct the irst ranch roping clinics, and also worked with Dorrance’s brother, master horseman Tom Dorrance. Today he trains horses and competes as his clinic sched- ule allows. His winnings in- clude numerous versatility ranch horse competitions and ranch roping events. The past few years, he has been a judge for the Road to the Horse, World Championship Colt Starting Competition in Lex- ington Kent. He’s also a ranch roping judge at the annual Will James Roundup in Har- din, Mont., and a headliner at the Legacy of Legends annual gathering in Fort Worth, Texas. For those who want to come and watch, the cost is $30 per day, but admission is free to the irst colt starting session on the afternoon of June 2. The Longview Ranch is providing cattle for the cow working and roping classes. Toni Clark’s Chuck Wagon from Long Creek will serve a no host tri-tip dinner to partic- ipants on Saturday night. “It’s just a great opportu- nity for horse folks from all over to get together, have a good time and learn,” said Hudson. A few spots are available for riders in John Day. Any- one interested should contact Hudson at 541-421-3456. For more about Joe Wolter visit JoeWolter.com.
