A10
SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
OSAA delays final
decision on fall sports
Football, cheerleading remain prohibited, other sports pushed back
By Brian Rathbone
EO Media Group
Contributed photo
4-H President Madison Whitmore tends to her hog.
4-H president prepares for fair
Livestock auction
allows students to
pay for feed and
save for college
By Steven Mitchell
Blue Mountain Eagle
Madison Whitmore feeds
her pig every morning, but
Saturday, the Grant County
High School junior had to
make mud so the hog could
cool off in the sweltering heat.
“We go and put mud in its
pen so it can roll around and
cool off,” she said.
Whitmore belongs to
4-H, a group that helps youth
develop organizational, entre-
preneurial and agricultural
skills.
Whitmore, the president of
her 4-H club, is in her sixth
year in the group.
“It’s been a really good
learning experience,” she said.
“I’ve learned a lot of orga-
nizing and how to be a better
leader.”
Whitmore said 4-H is
teaching her about budget-
ing and preparing for the
future.
The youth in 4-H buy
their animals and pay for
the feed. To present a lean,
good-looking pig at the
fair, they use high-qual-
ity feed, which is $5 to $10
more a bag.
According to Whit-
more’s stepfather, Justin
May, raising a pig can cost
upwards of $600 to $700.
The kids can usually sell
the hog at the livestock auc-
tion at the fair for double
the market price, especially
if the youth wins a ribbon.
And as a cloud of uncer-
tainty hangs over the Grant
County Fair in the com-
ing weeks with an uptick in
COVID-19 cases and stricter
phase two guidelines, Whit-
more said she has been wor-
ried that she will not make
the money she has paid out all
year at the fair.
“I’ve been scared that I
won’t get enough money to
pay for all my pig food during
the fair,” she said. “So I’ve
been trying to make sure I
have enough money saved so I
Imagine The Difference You Can Make
DONATE YOUR CAR
1-844-533-9173
FREE TOWING
TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Help Prevent Blindness
Get A Vision Screening Annually
Ask About A FREE 3 Day
Vacation Voucher To Over
20 Destinations!!!
S200092-1
“I’VE BEEN
SCARED THAT
I WON’T GET
ENOUGH MONEY
TO PAY FOR ALL
MY PIG FOOD
DURING THE
FAIR.”
Madison Whitmore,
4-H president
have money, extra money, just
in case that happens.”
To save that money, Whit-
more said she has been
babysitting Mondays through
Thursdays and working side
jobs, such as mowing lawns
and taking care of animals
around the neighborhood.
The livestock auction also
helps kids save money for
college.
Whitmore said she is think-
ing about going to Montana
State University to become an
equine veterinarian, and then
take farrier classes to learn
how to shoe horses.
For now, Whitmore said,
her goal is to earn a ribbon at
the fair this year.
“I’ve worked very hard
ever since I started 4-H to get
the grand champion in show-
manship,” she said. “And I’ve
been working so hard for so
many years that each year it
scares me to think about, what
if I don’t get it. I’m going to be
so disappointed because I put
in so much hard work to try to
get it.”
High school sports will return this fall in
Oregon — just a little later than usual. At
least that is the plan as of July 22.
Prep football seasons remain on hold in
Oregon, and other fall sports contests have
been delayed until late September, as state
athletic officials have opted to wait and
weigh their options after three days of online
meetings this week.
The Oregon School Activities Associ-
ation executive board held Zoom meetings
last week to determine how upcoming high
school sports seasons would proceed amidst
the COVID-19 pandemic.
The plan moving forward: delay the vol-
leyball, soccer and cross-country contests
until Sept. 23 (previously Aug. 27) while
still allowing for teams to hold practice on
the original starting date of Aug. 17. The
executive board will reconvene the week of
Aug. 3 to assess the situation further.
“By pushing that contest date back, we
buy ourselves a little more time to have
discussions,” said Peter Weber, the execu-
tive director of the OSAA. “It also allows
schools to make decisions on how they will
do school in the fall. With schools, what-
ever happens, it is going to be new for kids
with a lot of changes. By pushing the contest
date back, we allow schools to focus on that,
which is their real priority.”
The news comes after neighboring states
laid out their plans for high school sports
returning. However, all three states on the
West Coast have different plans for their
upcoming fall seasons.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities
Association reshuffled its seasons, moving
traditional fall sports (soccer, volleyball and
football) to early spring, while the Califor-
nia Interscholastic Federation is holding off
until at least December before high school
sports return.
Oregon is still taking a wait-and-see
approach — for now.
Eagle file photo
Grant Union Prospector wide receiver Jordan Hall catches a long pass from Prospector quar-
terback Devon Stokes in last year’s game against Heppner. Football remains prohibited due to
high risk of transmission of COVID-19.
One solution for oxygen at home, away, and for travel
Prepare for unexpected
power outages with a
Generac home standby
generator
Where sports fans call home.
No more tanks to refi ll. No more deliveries. No more hassles with travel.
The INOGEN ONE portable oxygen concentrator is designed to provide
unparalleled freedom for oxygen therapy users. It’s small, lightweight,
clinically proven for stationary and portable use, during the day and at night,
and can go virtually anywhere — even on most airlines.
Inogen accepts Medicare and many private insurances!
SELECT TM ALL INCLUDED PACKAGE
49 99
$
mo.
For 12 mos. plus taxes
w/24-mo. agmt & qualifying AT&T wireless svc (min. $50/mo. after discounts
for new customers). Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Prices higher in 2nd year.*
Over 155 Channels
Reclaim Your Freedom And
Independence NOW!
877-557-1912
*$19.95 ACTIVATION, EARLY TERMINATION FEE OF $20/MO. FOR EACH MONTH REMAINING ON AGMT., EQUIPMENT NON-RETURN & ADD’L FEES APPLY. Price incl. SELECT Pkg., monthly service & equip. fees for 1 HD DVR
& is after $5/mo. autopay & paperless bill discount for 12 mos. Pay $44.99/mo. + taxes until discount starts w/in 3 bills. New approved residential customers only (equipment lease req'd). Credit card req'd (except MA & PA). Restr’s apply.
Don’t settle for cable. Call now!
7-Year Extended Warranty*
A $695 Value!
Iv Support Holdings LLC
1-877-441-1933
Call Inogen Today To
Request Your FREE Info Kit
Off er valid March 16, 2020 - Sept 6, 2020
1-855-839-0752
Special Financing Available
*Terms & Conditions Apply
© 2020 Inogen, Inc.
All rights reserved.
MKT-P0108
S200093-1
S200096-1
SELECT ALL INCLUDED PACKAGE: Ends 8/31/20. Available only in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.). 1st & 2nd year Pricing: $49.99.mo for first 12 mos. only. After 12 mos. or loss of eligibility, then prevailing rate applies (currently $85/mo for SELECT All
Included), unless cancelled or changed prior to end of the promo period. Pricing subject to change. $5/mo. discount: Must enroll in autopay & paperless bill within 30 days of TV activation to receive bill credit starting in 1-3 bill cycles. First time credit will include all
credits earned since meeting offer requirements. Must maintain autopay/paperless bill and valid email address to continue credits. No credits in 2nd year for autopay/paperless bill. Includes: SELECT All Included TV Pkg, monthly service & equipment fees for one Genie
HD DVR, and standard pro installation. Additional Fees & Taxes: Price excludes Regional Sports Fee of up to $9.99/mo. (which is extra & applies to CHOICE and/or MÁS ULTRA and higher Pkgs.), applicable use tax expense surcharge on retail value of installation, custom
installation, equipment upgrades/add-ons (min. $99 one-time & $7/mo. fees for each extra receiver/DIRECTV Ready TV/Device), and certain other add’l fees & charges. See att.com/directvfees for additional details. Different offers may apply for eligible multi-dwelling unit
and telco customers. DIRECTV SVC TERMS: Subject to Equipment Lease & Customer Agreements. Must maintain a min. base TV pkg of $29.99/mo. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change at any time. Some offers may not be available through
all channels and in select areas. Visit directv.com/legal or call for details. . ©2020 AT&T Intellectual Property. All Rights Reserved. AT&T, Globe logo, DIRECTV, and all other DIRECTV marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated
companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
S200089-1
Tax Problems: RESOLVED
Blazing Fast
Internet!
There are many ways we can tackle
IRS or State tax relief together:
✔Tax Levies & Liens Release
✔Resolve Back Taxes
✔Wage Garnishment Release
✔Payroll Tax Negotiation
✔Stop Penalties and Interest
✔Tax Preparation &
Bookkeeping Services
✔Tax Debt Negotiation &
Settlement
ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR ONLY
19 . 99
$
/mo.
where available
ACCREDITED
BUSINESS
®
A+
Rating
Call us now for your FREE tax consultation & evaluation:
844-945-2056
S200198-1
Subject to Credit Approval
DON'T JUST KINDA TV. DIRECTV.
Introducing the INOGEN ONE – It’s oxygen therapy on your terms
SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME
ASSESSMENT TODAY!
FREE
“It is not as dramatic as Washington
made, or even California,” said Summit
High School athletic director Mike Carpen-
ter. “The good news is that we are trying to
keep fall sports in the fall, winter sports in
the winter and spring sports in the spring.”
The OSAA plan also came out the same
day as Gov. Kate Brown’s press conference,
in which a central topic was the mandate of
wearing masks indoors even while exercis-
ing. But the news from the press conference
had little impact on the state’s high school
sports governing body’s decision.
“We are waiting on further guidance from
the state on school sports and what that looks
like,” Weber said. “Providing a little more
time gives us a little more flexibility to make
those decisions when things are constantly
changing. We want to be in the best position
to do what is best to get kids back playing.”
Football and cheerleading, in the high-in-
fection risk category, have the most obsta-
cles to returning this fall. The OSAA Foot-
ball Contingency Group says that any
football restrictions must be lifted by Sept.
28 in order to have a modified regular sea-
son in the fall that would include some type
of restructured postseason.
“I don’t think anyone wants to cancel
football,” said Bend High football coach
Matt Craven. “I don’t see people running
around trying to offer kids less opportunities.
Everyone is trying to do it in a safe way and
salvage as much normalcy for these kids as
they can. It is going to take some time to get
things into a position where we can safely
reinstate football.”
The OSAA is still considering a Cali-
fornia or Washington model. But even that
will raise issues, especially among smaller
schools, if fall sports get moved to winter or
spring.
“If you had multiple sports going on that
are different from what traditionally has hap-
pened, will a small school be able to have
a football and a baseball team? Likely not,”
Weber said. “Those are the discussions we
will continue to have.”
Anthem offers a money-back guarantee designed to help you avoid wasting money on ineffective tax services.
We will gather as much information from you as necessary and work with tax authorities to give you the best
chance of reducing your tax debt. If for any reason that does not work out, and the government notifies us they
refuse to reduce your overall tax liability or monthly payments by any amount, we will gladly refund you the fees
you paid for our services in trying to reduce that debt. Money Back Guarantee does not apply to Bookkeeping
and Tax Preparation Services.
S200094-1
2-YEAR TV PRICE GUARANTEE
America’s Top 120 Package
MO.
190 CHANNELS
Including Local Channels!
CALL TODAY - For $100 Gift Card Promo Code: DISH100
for 12 Mos.
1-866-373-9175
Offer ends 1/31/21.
All offers require credit qualification, 24-month commitment with early termination fee and eAutoPay. Prices include Hopper Duo for qualifying customers. Hopper,
Hopper w/Sling or Hopper 3 $5/mo. more. Upfront fees may apply based on credit qualification.
S200091-1
No Matter
how big or small your trophy was
or if you just want to share a hunting adventure,
send or drop off your best
hunting photos or stories
to
195 N Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845 • kim@bmeagle.com
Your photos could be published in this year’s EAGLE HUNTING JOURNAL
Please have them to the Eagle by August 8.
S195775-1