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A6 Education Blue Mountain Eagle Humbolt Elementary students hatch, raise fish eggs in classroom Kids release fry at Screen Shop Pond By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Humbolt Elementary fifth-graders enjoyed a hands- on biology lesson, spending a few weeks to hatch fish eggs in their classrooms. The Fish Egg to Fry Pro- gram, provided by the Ore- gon Department of Fish & Wildlife, is an educational re- source to schools through its Salmon Trout Enhancement Program. Aquariums and 200 rain- bow trout eggs were provid- ed to Georgia Boethin and Amy Hittle’s classrooms, and the students monitored water temperature, pH levels and removed any egg or sac fry mortalities. On April 12, the students released the fry into the ODFW Screen Shop Pond near Patterson Bridge Road in John Day. Although it rained, the stu- dents appeared thrilled to take part in releasing the fish. “The best part was work- ing as a team in the class to raise the fish,” said Garrett Nolan. “I learned how long the fish take to hatch and how they feed off the yolk sac — two to three weeks,” said Aa- liyah Marciel. “We got to learn about the life cycle of fish, and it was fun to see how they grow and Contributed photo Humbolt Elementary students in Georgia Boethin and Amy Hittle’s fifth-grade classes prepare to release fry they hatched in their classrooms in the ODFW Fish Eggs to Fry Program. Dozens of fish were released into the ODFW Screen Shop Pond near Patterson Bridge Road in John Day. develop,” said Olive Thun- nell. Mason Benge, who is in Boethin’s class, noticed that the fish in Hittle’s class hatched sooner “because the water was warmer,” he said. Acting John Day District Fish Biologist Brent Smith said the program gives a good look at the salmonid life cy- cle. “We also present to the students the salmon/steel- head life cycle and answer a ton of questions,” Smith said. “The students are al- ways super excited about the project.” Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Children learn healthy habits By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Whether they were mak- ing healthy smoothies, learn- ing yoga moves or creat- ing big bubbles, 150 Grant County elementary students agreed Thursday’s Healthy ’n’ Fit Kids Camp deserved a thumbs-up. “I’ve never seen so many happy faces,” said presenter Sherri Hansen. “I’m proud of the kids for trying new, healthy foods.” Hansen, owner of Cu- linary Kids in Mandeville, Louisiana, gave an engag- ing presentation, teaching the children to be in charge of their health and seek out nutritious foods. Blue Moun- tain Hospital nutritionist and camp organizer Kim Ja- cobs said this is the fourth semi-annual countywide event. This is the first year Jacobs brought in Hansen. Students in kindergarten through grade 3 filled the Grant County Fairgrounds pavilion for the camp, which included activities outside. Hansen used an upbeat teach- ing style to capture the atten- tion of the students. Holding up a bottle of soda, Hansen showed the acidity of the soft drink by mixing milk with it. She encouraged the kids to stay healthy by avoiding sodas which can harm their teeth and bones, she said. She also led a station teaching how to prepare nu- tritious, and delicious, foods. Duke Nicodemus, a Hum- bolt first-grader, said “tasting healthy stuff” was fun. Emmie Saul and Tay- la Sharp, also Humbolt first-graders, said making Contributed photo Grant County elementary students practice yoga at the Healthy ’n’ Fit Kids Camp on Thursday. Volunteer Alicia Hall taught the kids a few basic stretching moves. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Sherri Hansen of Culinary Kids shared presentations at the Healthy ’n’ Fit Kids camp for Grant County students on April 18 at the fairgrounds pavilion in John Day. breadsticks was their favorite part. “We got to shape them and put all the toppings on,” Saul said. Monument first-grad- er Hailee Hudson said she liked making her own smoothie, and Monument second-grader Tavin Desa- dier said learning about sci- ence was fun. “We did an experiment with dry ice and made really big bubbles,” Desadier said. Students from Seneca, Prairie City and Dayville also participated in the event, and Long Creek was unable to at- tend this year. Several high school vol- unteers from Grant Union and Prairie City schools were lending a hand. Grant Union sophomore Taylor Hunt said they guided the kids through the stations. “We got to meet a bunch of cool kids,” said Grant Union sophomore Russell Hodge. Volunteers from Blue Mountain Hospital District, Grant County Health Depart- ment, OSU Extension and Prairie City Parent-Teacher Council Secretary Lindsay Rausch and others ran sta- tions at the event, which was funded by the Community Advisory Council, Juniper Arts Council and Blue Moun- tain Hospital Foundation. “Our goal for the program is for this to continue in their own homes,” Jacobs said. “We want them to know how to cook and eat healthy, play hard and sleep well.” Church Services In Grant County Come Worship with us at 49256
