Sports
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was inevitable that I would hear
stories about how Ken and Paul
showed up some beginning skier
of another skier just a step
by Christopher Curran
lower in ability than themselves.
Time after time, during this
whole process I would give it a
try, fait and my error would be
explained in full to me. On the
next try I would correct that er-,
ror but forget another aspect of
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learning how to ski.
It didn’t matter how many
ed and pulled me out of the each, I was an amateur.
Both cousins, Ken and Paul, times I tried, something just
water, I thought positive
thoughts; “I’m going to get up, could easily get up out of the didn’t click. On the Puget Sound
I’m going to get up.” This time water on one ski. During this I failed, on the Columbia River
I did. '
particular effort to walk on near Hermiston, Oregon, I failed,
The whole water skiing water, literally, I sat nervously, and even one time on the
business started about eight with two skis wondering how I Willamette River, I failed. It was
years ago. My uncle would br­ had gotten myself into this getting very frustrating.
A little less than two years ago
ing his boat to our family’s mess. Little did I know it would
cabin or to one of a few favorite take more than 10 actual series my mother took a trip to see her
spots on the Columbia river .of tries to get up out of the parents in Mississippi. During
that time, I went to Boise and
where I would join in with my water.
One of the reasons why it stayed with my aunt and uncle
cousins (experienced and skilled
skiers) and try my hand at the took so long was because of the for a week. In that time, I got the
frequency in which I saw my un­ chance I was hoping for.
sport.
It was a Friday in July. We
The first time I tried to ski, I de, who resides in Boise, Idaho.
was scared, after all, this was Therefore, I had to turn the drove to a small lake about 45
my first time. Compared to my lower quantity time into higher minutes from Boise. The first
cousins, who at that time had quality time. This I failed to do. step was putting the boat into the
When I did see my relatives, it water. We accomplished this and
been skiing for over 10 years •
quickly found a place to have
lunch (how can anyone ski on an
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’s Comer
I tried and tried, but...
I used to go to my family’s
cabin on. the Puget Sound in
Olympia, Washington during
the summer. As I looked on the
water I could see water skiers. I
would watch in awe as they sped
past me.
Not to say I didn’t get my
turn. I yelled “hit it” and the
boat took off. This time I was
going to get up. I had been try­
ing to water ski for about six
years. But I hadn’t succeeded.
As I describe it now, I tell
people that I just bent my
dhows and my knees, at the
same time. The is something I
hadn’t done before.
This time was different. As
the rope from the boat tighten-
Cougars win one out of two
by Sherri Michaels
Staff Writer
The Lady Cougars stole the
first game of a double-header
from Grays Harbor, 4-3.
Coach Paul Fiskum had been
“concerned
about
the
pitching.” Wendy Morton’s
arm held up for the game,
allowing only three runs in the
sixth inning.
Grays Harbor had a rough
time holding back the Lady
Cougars. Their pitcher hit Kim
Stewart the first batter for the
Cougars, sending her to first
base on a walk. Stewart took
advantage of that walk by
striding in to home for the first
run.
Michelle Day also grabbed a
run off Grays Harbor the first
inning giving Clackamas a
leading edge, 2-0.
Kim Beeson and Stewart also
had one run each in the sixth in­
ning. Stewart started that run
with a single from a bunt.
Niki Biser was 3 for 3 with all
singles but she also enjoyed two
RBI’s.
Team errors for both teams
were three. Most were made on
bad throws.
Clackamas is in fourth place
in the league standings, just
missing third place by one
game. The third place team also
played Monday, giving the
Cougars a chance for those
elusive play-offs.
The Lady Cougars took the
leading edge in the bottom of the
third inning with two runs in the
second game of the double­
header.
Both Stewart and Sue Richard­
son scored.. For Stewart this was
her third score of the day.
Richardson, who had sat out the
first game, ran home off a hit
from Day.
Pitcher Wendy Morton allow­
ed only three hits, which were all
singles, handed out four stroke
outs and creamed Grays Harbors
pitcher to smooth in the left rib,”
according to the scorekeeper for
Clackamas.
“Morton is the best pitcher in
the league,” according to Coach
Fiskum. He also cited that the
team plays good defense by good
players.
It is not known as yet if the
Lady Cougars have made the
playoffs. The deciding factor is if
the third place team lost one or
both of their games on Monday.
empty stomach?).
After lunch we decided that 1
would be the first one of the three
of us (my aunt, uncle, and I) to
show this particular lake what I
could do.
On my first try I signaled to
start too early. My second and
third attempts were just as unsuc­
cessful. In these few moments
between the third try and fourth
try, I gathered all of the input of
these last six years and put it into
motion.
We started dragging through
the water just like an airplane be­
ing taxied down a runway. I mo­
tioned to start and I took off.
Up, up and out of the water I
went. Something happened this
time that was different than any
other time I had tried to get up.
This time I stayed up.
I had defeated the lake. It was
such a great feeling to finally be
on top of the water instead of
under it. As we cruised by, I
could see everything. And, as I
was riding the lake, I couldn’t
help thinking that somewhere out
there on the shore was a kid five
or six years younger than I, wat­
ching in awe as one of those
skiers sped past him.
WHITE WATER
Feel the Thrill
Larry Peters
656-9508
JET SLEO • DRIFT BOAT • WHITE WATER RAFTING
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special discount—groups of six or more
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ROCK-N-ROLL GUITAR AMP: Clips
on belt w/headphones, chorus, delay,
and overdrive effects- will work with
larger amp also. Great little amp! $50
OBO Ray 287-8035.
DELUX KEROSENE HEATER:
Brand new, still in box. Originally $250
will sell for $125. Please call Mary
620-3272.
LARGE 6 DRAWER DRESSER: 3
drawers on each side. $35 Call Kelley
638-2822.
HAM RADIO: Kenwood TS-520, with
DC cable and manual. $300 655-2412.
4 DUNLOP TIRES: P185-70 R13 $50.
Call 829-7573.
TIRES: Two 5.60-15 mud and snow,
one 5.60-15 HWY. All in like-new
shpac. Also one 5.60 HWY fair shape.
$50 all OBO. Also two 15” VW rims $5
each. 287-8035.
1979 MERCURY 115 HP parts to com­
plete motor. Bad crank and one piston.
$500 263-2280.
NEW IBM WHEELWRITER 5: elec,
typewriter w/all options (spell-check,
display unit, etc.) $500 or trade on new
word processor. Call McKinley Burt,
volunteer office, leave phone number.
ANTIQUE OAK DRESSER: w/mirror,
3 lg drawers, 2 sm drawers, 2 jewelry
drawers. $200. Call Steve 2466331 after
WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE: Size
16, fit 5* or under, asking price
$250.00;plus three tier veil, asking price
$75.00. AU white with little bit of lace
and pearl. Call 287-8035 after 6pm.
1969 CHARGER 383: no body damage
$1000 or trade for smaller car that is
REAL dependable. We can talk. Call
Kathy Tues, or Thurs. VA office
2:3O-4pm.
NEW 150 HEAD SKIS: bindings, boots
(red), 714 size, poles, goggles. Offer?
Call 2364129.
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1986 SUBARU 4*4 GL SEDAN: 13,000
mi; $9000 OBO. Call after 5p.m.
288-3913.
’82 DATSUN 310 GX - 5spd, AM/FM
cassette stereo, CB, 172K miles. $1,200
OBO. Evenings: 503-843-2407.
1982 FORD Exp. black 4cyl 2 door.
55,000 miles $3,000: John 636-7244.
1980 RENAULT LECAR: White with
black stripe and sunroof, 78K miles.
Good condition. $2000 Call Kelley
638-2822 after 4pm.
1977 BUICK: 2 dr. Htp.,V8, auto, alt
options $1,200 6566708.
1974 FORD TORINO new tires and
brakes. Needs minor body work that can
be done by auto body dept, otherwise in
excellent condition. $450.00.
Ext. 219 Terry Amrhdn.
1970 DATSUN 510: Old but runs well,
very reliable $350 656-7586.
1985 HONDA AERO 80: like new, 1000
mi. $500. Call Veronica 6456965, am.
‘77 SUZUKI 750 MOTORCYCLE:
Very good condition. $450 Call Terry
620-3272.
BIANCHI 12-SPD: French racing bike
almost new. $450. Kelly or Brad at ext.
233 or 657-9378.
Pets
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20 YR OLD PONY: 1/3 pinto, 1/3
shetland, 1/3 welsh. Beautiful brown
coloring. Looking for a good home.
Good with kids. Complete with western
saddle, bridle, blanket. If interested call
Amy evenings 651-2946 offer good until
July.
AKC REGISTERED GOLDEN
RETRIEVER PUPS: First shots,
wormed, dew claws removed, show
and field lines, Sire and Dam on
premises. 638-2822 Eric or Karen.
Roommates
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ROOMMATE WANTED: To share 'A
at the rent & utilities. This apt. is fur­
nished, very nice, spacious, 2 bdrm with
washer/dryer incl. Buses #40 & #70 very
close by as well as #31 & #33 on
McLoughlin - only 5 min. away from
Milwaukie Transit Center with ready ac­
cess to both downtown Portland and
Clackamas Town Center. Also very
quiet, a good place for the serious stu­
dent. The rent is $355 per mo. which
would be divided into $177.50 for each
person. Please call during evenings
239-6541 or contact Vince Fitzgerald.
ROOMMATE WANTED: Female to
share with same. $250 month ± utilities
one mile from CCC. 1300 sq. ft. house,
2 bedroom, 1 bath on 1 acre. Pets
negotiable. No children. Call Vi
650-0464.
ROOMMATE WANTED: Female to
share apartment or house in Oregon Ci­
ty, Milwaukie, or Clackamas area. Call
Mary at ext. 309.
Jobs A vailable
NEED A NEW CAR AND MONEY?:
No credit check, no money down. You
can drive a new lease car and earn
money in spare time. Ap3 Call 775-6875.
Jobs Wanted
TYPING/WORDPROCESSING: Fast
professional results. Experienced
secretary and ex-teacher. Resumes, term
papers, manuscripts, etc. Reasonable
rates. Located in Milwaukie/Clackamas
area. 659-9935.
TYPING: AU kinds. Dianne 698-5030.
LOOKING!!!: I am looking for a good
stereo and speakers, for a decent pria
Please contact at Student Activities Of'
fice. Ask for Kim.
ATTRACTIVE COTTAGE: quiet
secluded, 1 bdrm., furnished or unfut
nished. 10 min. to PMC by car, oil
street parking; ideal for 1 person
$200/mo. Call 288-1277.
ATTRACTIVE YOUNG FEMALf
STUDENT: would like a nice outint
with an attractive young athletx
gentleman. 655-0454 - Mickey.
Miscellaneous
ROOMS FOR RENT: Close to CCC.
Inexpensive. Non-smokers only. Call for
info Cordy Haile 657-8255.
VOLUNiEER COUNSELORS: Need­
ed for Kaiser Permanente’s Hospice
Bereavement Program. Good oppor­
tunity for skill and knowledge building.
No experience needed; trainning is pro­
vided. Deadline for registration is April
29. For more information call Kaiser
Permanente’s Hospice Program,
(503)286-6870.
WANTED: Good running outboard
90-150 HP late model. Contact Kasey,
263-2280 leave message.
GEARHART BEACH HOME: fully
furnished, sleeps 12. $500/wk June
14-Sept. Call PM 223-2754.
Density
GOLD CITIZEN WATCH AN
BLACK HILLS GOLD CROSS
NECKLACE: lost in women’s locks
room 4/28/87; great sentimental value
Please call Stefanie 630-4504.
YELLOW
GOLD,
DlAMONl
ENGAGEMENT RING: Lost on can
pus, April 15. Sentimental value. Pleas
return if found. Reward! Contact: cd
lect Michelle Schilber 829-6327.
LOST - Tackle box w/ art supplies nt«
art department. Reward call 656-949
Julie.