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A10 Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, August 15, 2018 WEDNESDAY August 15, 2018 Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter Steer wrestler Tucker Wright of Canyon City, right, goes after it for first place with hazer Steve Currin at Saturday’s NPRA Rodeo at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day. Kickin’ up a good time at the NPRA Rodeo Event is kickoff to Grant County Fair Grant County Fair and Rodeo Queen Trinity Hutchison, left, will pass her crown on to Princess Courtney Nichols after a future coronation ceremony. Nichols was announced as the new queen during an intermission at Saturday’s NPRA Rodeo in John Day. By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle T Ty Holly of Mt. Vernon moves into a good position in calf roping. hree local competitors at last week’s NPRA Rodeo in John Day placed in their events, and a new Grant County Fair and Rodeo Queen was announced. The stands at the fairgrounds were full of fans Saturday as Tucker Wright of Canyon City won steer wrestling in a time of 7.3. He said it wasn’t his best time, but he was happy with the win and with the good number of family and friends who came out to the rodeo. “It’s always fun and good when it comes together at home,” he said. See RODEO, Page A13 Bull’s-eye in their sights 4-H archers compete for fair By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Two dozen Grant Coun- ty 4-H archers competed Saturday in traditional and freestyle contests. The groups, led by ar- chery coaches Andy Day and Mike Springer, gath- ered at the John Day In- dustrial Park with family and friends looking on. Both coaches said they’ve been impressed by the youths’ progress. “It’s really neat to see the improvement in these kids each year, and it’s a measurable improvement,” Springer said. “All these kids, from The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Archers from Grant County 4-H clubs compete at the industrial park on Saturday. Here, senior freestyle archers are lined up, front to back: Abby Winegar, Julianna Smucker, Ty McDaniel, Opie McDaniel and Mason Gerry. See more photos at myeaglenews.com. the beginning, have ma- tured quite well,” Day said, adding their progress has been “dramatic.” The archery 4-H’ers competing Saturday range Abby Winegar, a 4-H senior archer, aims for her target. Multi-sport athlete Kellen Shelley is one of two Oregon high school ath- letes receiving a $1,000 Moda Health Scholarship for 2017-18. Kelly Foster of the Oregon School Activities Association made the an- nouncement to the Eagle on Friday. Shelley attended Grant Union High School where he participated in foot- ball, basketball and golf. He recently transferred to Tillamook High School where he will be a junior this fall. Shelley received the Moda Health Player of the Game award during the 2A Basketball State Championship in Pendleton. As a recipient of that award, Shelley was given a scholar- ship application. Outside of sports and school, Shel- ley participates in FFA which holds an- nual can food drives, camp clean-ups and firewood cutting for the elderly. The OSAA press release states Shelley is driven by his passion to serve and to provide leadership in his school and community. Randal Hennen, a Grant Union High School biology teacher, said in the release, “Kellen would be one to stand and speak up for what is morally and ethically right, even in the face of opposition.” See ARCHERS, Page A13 Taekwondo classes offered Former Grant Union student receives Moda Health scholarship Blue Mountain Eagle in age from 9-18 and come from nearly every corner of the county. Julianna Smucker, 18, who is a senior archer in her fourth year, had quite a few arrows from her com- pound bow hit the bulls- eye. “We skipped last year, but came back this year be- cause it’s a lot of fun,” she said. “I didn’t want to miss out on my last year.” Preston Boethin, 13, said he prefers using a tra- ditional bow. “It’s fun,” he said. “It’s a challenge because you don’t have sights, so it’s by instinct.” June Wolf said she ap- preciates the help the coaches give at practice and during the shoot off. Blue Mountain Eagle Eagle file photo Grant Union Prospector Kellen Shelley flies up to score over the Santiam Wolverines in the district championship playoff battle in John Day last season. Grant Union won 66-51, advancing to the state tournament. Second-degree black belt Laurel Coombs is instructing taekwondo, a Korean martial art using kicks, blocks and strikes to increase self-confi- dence and discipline. Ages 8 and older practice from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Ages 5-7 practice from 5:15-6 p.m. Thursdays. Classes cost $25 per person per month and are held at the Canyon City Community Hall, 129 S. Washington, Canyon City. Discounts are offered for siblings, families and multiple month sign-ups. For more information, contact Coombs at 503-740-3578 or kimstkdjohn- day@gmail.com or visit kimstkdportland.com.