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38 Wednesday, March 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon BARRY: Bullfighter is part of Sisters Rodeo family Continued from page 1 chute gates and began pum- meling him on the ground. The quick thinking and expertise of the bullfighters prevented Kallberg from suffering more serious injuries. That’s the nature of the job. “He’s been so dependable and done such a great job for us,” said John Leavitt, Sisters Rodeo arena director and board member. “He’s there when you need him and does anything you ask.” Leavitt reiterated that Barry is part of the Sisters Rodeo family. Barry is also an accom- plished artist, whose paint- ings and bronze sculptures represent the life of rodeo and Western tradition. This true cowboy grew up with a paint brush in his hands, inspired by his moth- er’s thought that it would help him “pass the time” in long Wyoming winters. In 1997, his wife gifted him with a sculpting class, which opened another neurological gate to creativity. His paintings and bronze artwork are shown at galleries across the United States. Barry painted two Sisters Rodeo posters, in 2008 and 2009. Besides their popular- ity with rodeo fans, one of his posters was selected for the Emmy-winning television series, “Heartland,” for use on its sets. From 1992-1997, Barry was commissioned to paint the Wrangler Bullfighter post- ers, which were distributed throughout the nation. Barry is married to Laura Lee, who is a representative for Wrangler at rodeos in the PHOTO BY GARY MILLER Bullfighter Rowdy Barry is retiring after the 2018 rodeo season. He’s been named Sisters Rodeo 2018 Grand Marshal. Northwest and a former bar- rel racer. The couple met at Sisters Rodeo in 1993 and married in 1995. They have three children, Ryan Manning (29), Clay (19) and Miles (17). The couple maintains a 7,500-acre Corriente cattle ranch where they have raised their children. His son, Ryan, has become a bullfighter, too, giving the father and son opportunities to bullfight together at rodeos. A bullfighter can suffer multiple injuries just as any rodeo competitor can. Barry is no exception, recognizing he’d rather end his career before he can’t “respond quickly enough to help a bull rider.” He also admits he never wants to feel that it’s nothing more than a job. “I have enjoyed this job for so many years,” Barry said, “and I took loving my job to my heart. “It’s bittersweet, especially when I have worked with Dan Newman (Sisters’ other bull- fighter) more than any other bullfighter. Dan attended my first bullfighting clinic, and we’ve worked rodeos together all over the nation since.” That includes National High School Rodeo Finals. “He’s been a big asset to our association,” said Sisters Rodeo President Glenn Miller. “We are honored to have had him all these years.” Sisters Rodeo will begin June 6 with Xtreme Bulls followed by four rodeo performances June 8-10. For tickets and information, call the ticket hotline at 541-549- 0121 or 1-800-827-7522, or visit the ticket office at 220 W. Cascade Ave. in Sisters. For information visit www. sistersrodeo.com. A Partnership Beyond Your Expectations Stop by and visit with Tiana Van Landuyt & Shelley Marsh. 220 S. Pine St., Ste. 102 | 541-548-9180 It’s More Than Real Estate, It’s Real Life. LEGACY REALTY — Serving all of Central Oregon — Sandy Goodsell Principal Broker 282 S. Cedar St., Jonathan Hicks Broker ABR, CDPE, CIAS, GRI, SRES 541-480-0183 865-335-6104 LICENSED BROKERS IN THE STATE OF OREGON goodsellandhickssellcentralor.com 472 N. Village Mead Rd. Corrie C. Lake 541-521-2392 Lic#201218852 Sisters, Oregon (Behind Hop-n-Brew) Debbie Brown 541-419-8156 Lic#200511204 Don’t Toss the Bands ! Business owners: Do you receive Nuggets at your door eacl week? Tle fat rubberbands tlat lold tlem are liglly valued by tle Nuggeteers tlat bundle your papers. If you can save tlem, weʻd love to re-use tlem! Ar e you Are yo u looking look lo okin ing g for fo r two tw o master mast ma ster er suites s ui uite tess with wi th spacious s pa paci ciou ouss walk-in closets on the ground fl oor? This home offers laminate fl oors, wood doors, and beautiful hickory cabinets in the kitchen. The utility room with laundry sink connects to the garage allowing easy delivery of groceries! The upstairs area of 760± sq. ft. is ready to fi nish to your needs whether it be more bedrooms, bathroom, studio, work space or?? The property is not listed in the multiple listing service at this time. Call Ali to preview this lovely home. $329,000. Ali Mayea Sisters HomeLand Realty 401 E. Main Ave., Sisters Principal Broker/Owner 541-480-9658
