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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 23, 2018 A7 Enrights host final Elks Fishing Buddies event Kids and adults enjoy the thrill of the catch By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Contributed photo/Curt Shelley “Oh, my golly!” said Hum- bolt Elementary fourth-grad- er Maddy Hassmiller as she caught her fourth fish of the day at the May 4 Elks Buddies Fishing Day. A total of 13 kids fished at Gale and Shirley Enright’s Mt. Vernon ranch, which includes ponds stocked with bass and blue gill. There were 17 John Day Elks Lodge members and oth- er volunteers assisting the kids, including five Grant School District 3 staff members. Ethan Kerbs, who caught 10 fish, was enjoying the day. “I love it because I get to touch them and throw them into the water,” he said of the fish he caught and released. His fishing buddy Ken Pe- Sebastian Hodge shows one of the blue gills he caught at the Elks Fishing Buddy event. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Elementary students enjoy fishing with their buddies on May 4 at Gale and Shirley Enright’s Mt. Vernon ranch. From left, Ethan Kerbs, Elks volunteer Ken Peterson, Cedar Hassmiller, Maddy Hassmiller and Elks volunteer Lynda Christensen. terson said it was his first time volunteering this year. “Seeing a kid catch his first fish — it’s the most exciting thing,” Peterson said. Lynda Christensen, who was assisting Hassmiller, said the thrill of each catch was just like the first for the young anglers. “I just love the kids,” she said. “It’s great to see them out here having a good time.” Jim Spell said it was his third time volunteering. He said the best part of the program is “seeing them be successful and seeing them stick with it.” Gale Enright said this was their sixth year hosting the event. “It’s always great to see their smiling faces when they catch a fish,” he said. The Enrights said that al- though they enjoy hosting the event, this would likely be their last one. “It takes a lot of effort, and it takes everybody to make it work,” Shirley Enright said. “We want to give a big thank you to Grant School District 3 and the Elks, too,” Gale said. Grant Union FFA: a story of success By Parker Manitsas For the Blue Mountain Eagle As the white, red, and blue banners surround the agricul- ture classroom at Grant Union, there is always a story behind the success. The parliamentary proce- dure teams are working to be the best representation of Rob- ert’s Rules of Order. The public speakers are writing, memorizing, and pre- paring a speech to present to an audience and panel of judges, then thinking outside of the box on what questions might be asked and preparing answers. The livestock exhibitors are preparing for what is hoping to be a successful and enjoyable week at fair. But most of all, the members of Grant Union FFA are enjoy- ing the time with others and cherishing the learning experi- ences. This year was one for the books for the Grant Union FFA program. Accomplishments in- cluded: • Herdsmanship: first-place team • Livestock Judging: first- The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Maddy Hassmiller, left, and her fishing buddy Lynda Christensen are thrilled as the fourth-grader reels in a blue gill. We recognize and appreciate our soldiers this Memorial Day. Contributed photo Grant Union FFA includes, from left, front row, Tanner Way, Maggie Justice, Ellie Justice, Dalli Girvin, Jessi Nolan and Kori Jo Girvin; back row, Averie Wenger, Trinity Hutchison, Billy Radnovich, Cinch Anderson, Kellen Shelley, Logan Namitz, Celine Hicks, Parker Manitsas and FFA advisor Adam Ineck. Not pictured is Jessie Stubbs. place team • Rituals: first-place team • Soils Judging Beginning: first-place team • Ag Mechanics Advanced: first-place team • Ag Mechanics Beginning: first-place team • Soils Judging Advanced: second-place team • Beginning Parli Pro: third- place team • Cinch Anderson, Sophmore Public Speaking: second place at districts, third place at sec- tionals • Parker Manitsas, Creed Speaking: second place at dis- tricts, second place at sectionals, top eight at state • Ellie Justice: State Agri- science winner, Environmental Sciences • Kellen Shelley: State Agri- science contestant, Food Science At our recent annual chap- ter banquet, we heard inspiring words from our retiring senior Maggie Justice, presented Dis- covery, Greenhand and Chapter Degrees, recognized our State Degree recipient Kori Jo Girvin and, finally, installed our 2018- 2019 chapter officer team: Pres- ident Kori Jo Girvin, Vice Presi- dent Cinch Anderson, Secretary Ellie Justice, Treasurer Averie Wenger, Reporter Parker Manit- sas and Sentinel Celine Hicks. Grant Union FFA would like to express our greatest thanks for the year of support, and we look forward to seeing you at our future events. 400 Patterson Bridge Road John Day, OR 97845 541-575-0161 Celebrate Our Freedom Jeanette Hueckman, hgent 101 W Main Street John Day, OR 97845 Bus: 541-575-2073 jeanette@jeanettehueckman.com M e m o r i a l D a y i s M o n d a y , M a y 2 8 . W e w a n t t o a c k n o w l e d g e a n d t h a n k a l l v e t e r a n s , p a s t a n d p r e s e n t , f o r p r o t e c t i n g o u r A m e r i c a n w a y o f l i f e w i t h i t s p r o m i s e o f l i b e r t y a n d j u s t i c e f o r a l l . M I C H A E L R U S H T O N , D P M P o d i a t r i c P h y s i c i a n a n d S u r g e o n In memory of many, In honor of all, Thank you for your service. 8 6 6 - 3 1 5 - F E E T 1 7 0 F o r d R d , J o h n D a y To all those who have served, THANK YOU! 59989 Hwy. 26, John Day • 541-932-4428 Grant County Chamber of Commerce 301 W. 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