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PAGE LABEL MyEagleNews.com Wednesday, June 26, 2019 A13 WEDNESDAY June 26, 2019 Book It 5K boosts capital campaign for new library By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Saturday’s Book It 5K was the fi rst fun run held in John Day to bring attention and funding to the Grant County Library Foundation’s capital campaign. A group of 13 runners, joggers and walkers, plus one furry friend took off from the starting line, located at the planned future site of the library at 125 NW Canton St. Participants ran down to the Sev- enth Street Complex, then along the John Day River on Prospector Trail, around the John Day Community Garden, then back to the start. Organizer Ashley Armichardy, who is also library foundation sec- retary, said the capital campaign is ongoing to support the construc- tion of a new library, and they plan to make Book It 5K an annual event. Plans are for the new building to be twice the size of the current library at 507 S. Canyon Blvd. in John Day. Foundation President Megan Brandsma said, although the new library will be bigger, it’s designed to be energy effi cient and ADA com- pliant, and the staffi ng level will remain the same. “It will bring more opportuni- ties for people and a variety of ways to deliver information,” Brandsma said. Besides a larger space to hold books with wider aisles, plans include dedicated spaces for chil- dren, teens and adults and a wing with more computers. A multipurpose room for confer- ences, author presentations, Lego nights, art classes and other meet- ings can be closed off from the rest of the library, allowing for the space to be open after library hours. “The opportunities are endless,” Armichardy said. She said two weeks ago they were awarded a technical assistance grant from the Ford Family Foundation to hire a capital campaign consultant. “The key thing is we own this property, we have the professional architecture designs done, so we’re just waiting for the cash,” she said. “There are lots of volunteer opportu- nities, and anyone who wants to help with our campaign can reach out to us.” For more information, visit gcli- braryfoundation.org. Contributed photo Terrance Wainwright of Long Creek is led by her father, Bubba, in the pole bending event on Father’s Day at the June 16 Cinnabar Mountain Playdays rodeo. Cinnabar Mountain Playdays rodeo youths ride again Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter Avery Toy, on bike, and Kate Cueno join in the inaugural Book It 5K fun run in support of the Grant County Library Foundation’s capital campaign to build a new library on Canton Street in John Day. A sign announces the Grant County Library Foundation plans to build a facility on property adjacent to the Kam Wah Chung Interpretive Center on Canton Street in John Day. A rendition of what the future library would look like was on display at Saturday’s fun run. By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle A total of 52 youths were back in the saddle for the start of the Cin- nabar Mountain Play- days youth rodeo season on Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day. Contestants were dressed in their red, white and blue best for Patriot Days as they competed in roping, goat tail tying, keyhole, barrel racing and other events. Treasurer Emma Win- kelman said they had a record number of compet- itors out for the weekend. “The weather was wonderful, and every- one enjoyed the sunshine as they ran through their rodeo events,” she said. Placing fi rst in their divisions, with points tal- lied from both days, were Grayson Schmadeka, Leadline; Bransyn Harper, Peewee; Cooper Holly, Junior; Coy Mathi- asen, Intermediate; and Shyanne Petersen, Senior. The next round of play- days are scheduled for Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 3-4, the fi nal playdays will be Saturday-Sunday Aug. 24-25. LEADLINE, OPEN Grayson Schmadeka, fi rst, 118 (two-day total points) Weston Hamilton, second, 104 Sterling Oaks, third, 97 Ashley Miles, fourth, 77 Terrance Wainwright, fi fth, 54 PEEWEE, AGES 6 AND UNDER Bransyn Harper, fi rst, 122.5 Millie McCoin, second, 98 Isabelle Rosebrook, third, 76 Blake Kimball, fourth, 68 Cole Holly, fi fth, 62 JUNIOR, AGES 7-9 Cooper Holly, fi rst, 104 Tavin Desadier, second, 104 Tatyn Harper, third, 99.5 Brooklyn Kimball, fourth, 82.5 Addison Wilson, fi fth, 77.5 INTERMEDIATE, AGES 10-14 Coy Mathiasen, fi rst, 109 Bailey McCracken, second, 100.5 Callie Jo Arriola, third, 98.5 Kacie Jacobs, fourth, 77 Aaliyah Marciel, fi fth, 73.5 SENIOR, AGES 15-17 Shyanne Petersen, fi rst, 125 Sam McCracken, second, 119 Jessi Arriola, third, 102 Grant Union volleyball players take second at All-Stars competition Blue Mountain Eagle Four Grant Union Prospector volleyball players, who graduated earlier this month, bat- tled at the Saturday, June 22, Oregon volleyball All-Star competition at Eastern Oregon Univer- sity in La Grande. Kaylee Wright, Hailie Wright, Trinity Hutchison and Alcie Moore were on a team led by Grant Union head volleyball coach Ali Abrego. Abrego led one of four teams that included a mix of the state’s top 1A through 6A players. She said her team won the fi rst match and lost the second in three sets, earning second place. “It was great,” she said. “These kids are incredible. Getting one last chance to work with them was really sweet, and I’ll miss them a lot.” Last season, Hailie Wright was named All- State fi rst team, setter; Kaylee Wright, fi rst team, outside hitter; Hutchison, second team, middle blocker; and Moore, honorable men- tion, setter. Coming up next month, Abrego said she and the 2019-2020 team will attend volleyball camp July 22-26 in Kelso, Washington. The team is planning a kids volleyball camp Aug. 5-6 at Humbolt Elementary School in Canyon City. Contributed photo Coach Ali Abrego, center, poses with 2A volleyball All-Stars, from left, Kaylee Wright, Hailie Wright, Trinity Hutchison and Alcie Moore. Grant County Junior Golf accepting registrations Blue Mountain Eagle Grant Union High School head golf coach Ron Lundbom invites boys and girls ages 8-18 to sign up for Grant County Junior Golf. Starting on Tuesday, July 9, lessons will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the John Day Golf Course and will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for two weeks, July 9-11 and July 16-18. A golf scramble followed by an ice cream party will be held on the fi nal day, Thursday, July 18. Cost is $30 per person, and clubs are available. For more information, contact Lundbom at 541- 575-1850 (days) or 541-620-0427. Eagle fi le photo Rowdy Wilson putts the ball at last year’s Grant County Junior Golf Scramble as, from left, Brady Ineck, Landyn Beil, assistant Garrett Lenz (back), Vincent Raschio, coach Ron Lundbom and Ryland Beil (far right) watch. Prospector softball players receive 2A All-State honors Taylor Allen Junior Honorable mention, outfi elder Marissa Smith Senior Honorable mention, fi rst base Macy Strong Senior Second team, pitcher Hailie Wright Senior First team, catcher Madi McKrola Senior 2A co-Player of the Year First team, infi elder
