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January
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Our nation has been in turmoil for as long as I can remember, or anyone else for that matter.
In the last year alone, we have suffered some of the worse cases of terrorism ever known.
Though there are many troubles in today's society, I believe our main focus should be on
ourselves as a country.
As Americans, we try to portray ourselves as the sophisticated, mature, or even best"
country. The best country, with the best people, the best opportunities, and the best govern
ment. I think that before we proclaim ourselves to be the best, we need to stop and really
consider our actions. We need to take responsibility for them, as does every other country. No
one is always right.
If we state that as Americans, we are always right, we are not being truthful. Every leader
of every country tries to convince the rest of the world that they are always right, but if
everyone is always right, and no one is wrong, then how can we differentiate between right and
wrong?
Were the unthinkable acts of terrorism on September 11th wrong? Yes, they were, but
honestly, America has made some mistakes too. I am definitely not saying that the terrorists'
acts were justified, but as Americans what was our response? Most of us just wanted retalia
tion, to hurt them more then they hurt us. That is not the way to show we are the better
country.
In conclusion, as America, we need to join together and truly become united. We don't need
anymore blaming, we need to acknowledge that in this world there are problems. We should try
to think of new ways, less destructive ways for solving them. That is what will make us the
best, or of least the best« can be
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have had several games so far, including two against the
Phoenix Pirates Junior Varsity team. Needless to say the
ball was in their court that first game - the Lady Loggers
won with a score of Phoenix - 28, Butte Falls - 46. Sadly
to say, they lost their game against the South Medford
Panthers with a close score of South Medford - 51, Butte
Falls -45. Their next game turned out to be successful.
The Ladies had to fight all the way to the end. With hard
defense and a little out scoring on the part of the Ladies
in the fourth quarter, the Lady Loggers ended up victori
ous. Their second match up against Phoenix had the La
dies in the winning column again, with a score of 63 to 53.
The Butte Falls Christmas Tournament provided a lot
of action for the teams. The girls are ready for their
upcoming games with Days Creek, which is always a very
important game for the Lady Loggers, as well as Cascade
Christian. The Lady Loggers would like to thank you for
all the positive support we have been receiving so far.
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By Sarah Matthews
by LuCynda Zartman
The Butte Falls Equestrian team is back for the second year, and is ready for action.
Fundraisers are common for school activities, but un-
They started out the year by having a booth at this year's Christmas Bazaar. They sold heard of for sports. Well, the school budget crunch has
cookies, brownies, banana bread, birdhouses, hand painted boxes, ornaments, wooden f igu- gotten so bad that even athletes now have to participate
rines, and barbwire wreathes.
in fundraising to meet their needs. Each player on the BFHS
They also did a 50/50 raffle, a turkey raffle and cord of wood raffle. In all, we made over boys basketball team has had to go out into the Butte
$300. Wow!!
Falls, Medford and Shady Cove community to gain $3.00
The team practices every Friday at 10 am at the Rogue Equestrian Arena on Elk Creek dollars worth of sponsors. These sponsors have pledged
Road. They spend, at least two hours practicing complex drills and patterns. Occasionally, to pay for each °f the 3 P°int baskets the team makes,
they may have small mishaps or their horses just aren't listening, but all in all, they have The team goal IS to make $6000.00, which is a lot of 3
tons of fun and lots of bonding experiences! They are hopeful that someone on the team P oint shots.
will make it to State again this year, which will be held in Central Point.
The team hopes to purchase new traveling uniforms, gear,
This year the BFHS Equestrian team is excited to announce that even after losing and equipment, including a shoot-a-way a machine, which
members Randi Pitts and Victoria Lawrence, they are now at an all time membership high can be set at different speeds and set to pass to differ-
of 6 members. These members include Jamie Nelson, Sarah Matthews, Ronnie Davis, cnt spots on the floor. Players can shoot about 800 times
Melody Carlisle, Roxanne Sieseke, Heather Shimer and Tamara Hunt, a student from Pros- ,n 20 minutes.
pect. Each of these members has the task of earning $250 which is needed to pay for
For example, team members Jason Stevenson Jimmer
insurance, stall fees, uniforms, and much needed tack. As you can see, the members not Grieves and David Hoel called people they knew (they even
only get to have fun, but must work hard and be dedicated to both their horse and their called some people randomly) and their f amilies to become
team. The team is coached by Kathy Linville and Cathy Carlisle. Desiree Duval is the Drill sponsor pledgers for the 3 point Shoot Out the Lichts
Team Coach, while Cammy Moody and Jill Mialkovsky serve as advisors. BFHS Senior fundraiser. Jimmer even got sponsors to oledae $1 for
Jamie Nelson is the team's representative for the Oregon High School Equestrian Team each 3 pointer!
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So when you think about the old Westerns, remember your very own team representing
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So, if you get approached by a BFHS Logger asking
for support, be proud to become one of the first t h I d
out in raising funds for spcu^tsl
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