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6 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Bull by Bull By Judy Bull Columnist • I can always tell how cold it is in the morning by my horses’ tails. If their tails are tucked against their rumps it means it’s below 5 degrees. When I went out to feed the day after Thanksgiving it was 6 below zero. Riddle and Riley’s tails were slammed accordingly. That evening, after they sun- bathed all day long, I saw them walking to the barn, tails held well away from their fat, fuzzy rumps. • Lately I’ve had a num- ber of opportunities to be part of other people’s day-to-day family lives. I was reminded over and over again that all parents want only the best for their children, first and foremost. Many also want a slower pace, more face-time with said children, more time, period. And, it appears that being a grandma is defi- nitely THE reward for being a mom. • I took up bowling late in life ... late last year. The only other time I ever bowled was at Oregon State on a blind date in the early ’60s. When I overheard Willie order size 8 shoes for himself, I did what any respectable girl of that era would do: I ordered a size 7, though I wore size 9. Talking bowling, I came in first place of Division Three of the Oregon Women’s Bowling Championships a while back. My average was 101 ... which says it all. It was fun to be Queen for a Day, though. • Everyone deserves sharp pencils. Anyone who uses a pencil to do the cross- word puzzle / Sudoku knows what I’m talking about. I have an old-fashion sharp- ener which clings to the desk by a black suction cup. It is at least 60 years old. What I like best about sharpen- ing my #2s is the smell of the shavings when I empty the catcher into the waste- basket. That same innocent smell every one of us well remembers. • Some years ago I began creating a library of my favorite movies, PBS pro- grams, Broadway plays, etc., to watch when I’m really old. My newest addition is America’s Funniest Home Videos, which will always give me a good laugh. Of course, the trick is going to be keeping my VCR working that many years from now. • I feel like I can remem- ber the first time I ever rode my bike without train- ing wheels, but then I don’t really remember training wheels at all. As a kid grow- ing up in Portland, I rode my bike to and from Red’s Riding Stables for years and years. To this day, I never feel younger than when I’m riding my bike. GOT THE WINTER BLUES? Don’t let frozen or broken pipes get you down! EMERGENCY SERVICE We will get your water running and you on your way. Call now! 541-549-4349 260 N. Pine St., Sisters Licensed Bonded / Insured CCB#87587 Dreaming of a White Christmas? Our gift to you… FREE BLEACHING FOR LIFE! With new-patient exam and X-rays. Must be 18 years and over. Call for details. E XCEPTIONAL H EALTH , P REVENTION & A ESTHETICS Ben Crockett, D.D.S. p 541-549-9486 f 541-549-9110 410 E. Cascade Ave. • P.O. Box 1027 • Sisters, Oregon 97759 Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Outlaws return four to varsity squad By rongi Yost Correspondent The boys basketball squad has been hard at work in prac- tice, and is concentrating their efforts on their core values and figuring out their indi- vidual roles. Many new faces join the team, and the varsity roster is not yet set. The Outlaws return seniors Steen Johnson, Hayes Moore, and Isaac MacKenzie. Senior Connor Lake is new to the program this year, along with Scott Waddell, a transfer from Pleasant Hill. Juniors Keegan Greaney, Tyler Head, Ben Saba and Jake Larson will also be on the varsity roster. Sophomore transfer Taylor Scholl and freshman Jack Berg will also be battling for varsity time. The Outlaws lost five seniors, and are currently working on different rota- tions. The point guard position will be shared by Greaney, Johnson, and Moore until someone takes on the full-time role. Sisters lost a lot in their inside play from last year, and Coach Rand Runco said that they are untested at this time in that area. MacKenzie, Head, Waddell, Lake and several junior varsity players could move into those rolls. “With this many new peo- ple, I see the line-up changing throughout the season,” said Runco. “We have a combina- tion of experience with many new faces. Our chemistry and work ethic will be deciders on how far we go. Last year, we Winter wonderland... photo by Gary Miller Sisters kicked off the holidays in classic style. Quality Truck-mounted We’ll make it a beautiful holiday! CARPET CLEANING n Quality Cleaning 13 years i s! Reasonable Prices Sister ENVIROTECH 541-771-5048 Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB#181062 Hair | Nails Facials | Makeup 541-549-1784 Holiday specials and git certii cates for everyone on your list. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 161-C N. 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