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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.
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“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.
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“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.