The BulleTin • Thursday, July 29, 2021 A7
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DEAR ABBY
Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com
or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Dear Abby: Six months
into the pandemic I was fur-
loughed, then laid off a few
months later. Because of the
loss of income, I could no
longer afford my rent and
was forced to move. It was
tough finding anything af-
fordable in the area. A good
friend from college (“Josie”)
and her husband own a big
home with a detached guest
house, and offered me the
opportunity to rent for next
to nothing until I found a
new job. I was super happy
about it because we are very
close friends from college.
Josie, her husband and I
often BBQ together and hang
out watching movies. One
night recently, Josie had to
work late, and her husband
and I had dinner and wine.
We got pretty drunk, and I
decided to turn in early. Be-
fore I went to bed, Josie’s
husband asked me to have
a threesome. He said Josie
was going to ask me, but she
was nervous about it, so she
chickened out. I think my jaw
must have hit the ground. I
didn’t know what to say, so I
told him I’d “think about it.”
A week has passed and
Josie hasn’t mentioned any-
thing about the threesome,
but I’m scared to bring it up.
I don’t know if her husband
was telling the truth. They
MAY want a threesome, but
I’m not into it. If I say “no” it
might make things weird be-
tween us. What should I do?
Should I ask Josie about it, or
move out back home with my
parents till I find a new job?
— Not What I Bargained For
Dear Not: The husband’s
drunken proposition has al-
ready made things weird, but
let it go — for now. I doubt
this is something Josie is
“too chicken” to ask you. IF
he raises the subject again,
make it plain that you are not
into threesomes and not to
ask again. If he presses fur-
ther, inform your old college
chum, pack your bags and go
to your parents’.
Dear Abby: My husband’s
daughter “Crystal” is married
to “Jeremy,” who is a racist.
I know this because of com-
ments he has made over the
past five years. At our only
granddaughter’s first birthday
celebration, my husband and
Jeremy got into a heated ar-
gument (a little politics, a lit-
tle racism). Since we live out
of state, we were supposed to
stay with them, but we had to
leave. Jeremy started scream-
ing at my husband, calling
him a pedophile and some
other awful names.
Crystal is demanding an
apology from us and refuses
to communicate or send pho-
tos of the baby until he does.
My husband feels that Crys-
tal’s mind is made up and
she will defend her husband
no matter what, so there’s no
point. I hate that we’re at an
impasse. She has cut me off
as well. Do you have any sug-
gestions?
— Cut Off in the South
Dear Cut Off: Crystal,
whose views on race seem to
coincide with her husband’s,
has you sidelined already.
When your husband craves
contact with his daughter and
his grandchild, he will hold
his nose, reach out and offer
to mend fences. Until that
happens, listen to what he
is telling you and stay out of
this mess.
Cunningham headlines list of top prospects
BY AARON BEARD
AP Basketball Writer
Cade Cunningham spent
years honing his game for a
shot at becoming the No. 1
overall pick in the NBA draft.
The Oklahoma State one-
and-done star could accom-
plish that goal Thursday night
as the headliner of a class that
includes scorers, playmakers
and potentially elite defenders
at the top.
“I’ve been saying for a long
time,” Cunningham said, “we
have one of the best classes in
a long time. And I’m really ap-
By Georgia Nicols
Stars show the kind of day you’ll have
DYNAMIC | POSITIVE | AVERAGE | SO-SO | DIFFICULT
MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important deci-
sions today. The Moon is in Aries.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021: You are
likable, intuitive and dramatic. You are warm and generous, and you care for
others. You seek new vistas because you want life to be stimulating. This is
a year of change for you, and it will be stimulating! Let go of whatever is im-
peding your progress. Be open to change. New friends will steer you in new
directions for personal growth.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today your confidence knows no bounds. That’s why this is a pow-
erful day for those who are in sports. You will be dynamic, aggressive and
competitive! This high energy also will show in your interactions if socializing
or partying with others. Tonight: Look out world!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Do your best to keep the peace with conflicts at home or with family
members. Unfortunately, this increased activity and chaos are inevitable,
which means you have to work with it as best you can. Instead, use this
strong energy to look for solutions. Tonight: Patience.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
You are very confident today when talking to others and interacting
with everyone. In fact, you are so optimistic and dynamic, you’re coming on
like gangbusters! This high energy might also be demonstrated in your phys-
ical movements, walking, jogging, biking and driving. Tonight: Slow down.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
You’re enthusiastic about your finances today. Perhaps you have a
moneymaking idea. Whatever the case, you believe in what you’re doing,
and you’re going to go after it 100%. Some of you will apply this same deter-
mination to purchasing something. Tonight: Keep your receipts.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today Mars is in your sign and opposite Jupiter. This will energize
you in an amazing way. You won’t hesitate to defend your best interests or
the interests of others. You will go after what you want, because today you
feel like a superhero! Tonight: You’re confident.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Do be careful today, because someone behind the scenes might be
working against your best interests. (This might not be the case at all, but it
could be.) This means that if you are faintly suspicious or you think something
fishy is going on, it is. Tonight: Stay aware.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You are a leader today, whether with casual friends or with groups
and large organizations. People will follow your lead because you’re enthusi-
astic, upbeat and proactive. However, this might create friction between you
and a friend — be careful. Tonight: Be friendly.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today your enthusiasm is aroused, no question. Naturally, you can
use this to advance your agenda and accomplish much. However, if you
come on too strong, you will threaten bosses, supervisors and even fellow
co-workers. There’s no upside to that. Tonight: Dial it down a notch.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You’re keen to make big travel plans, which is probably what you
will do. After all, you are the traveler of the zodiac. Others will make big plans
related to higher education, the law, medicine or something to do with pub-
lishing and the media, because you’re thinking big! Tonight: Keep moving.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Your sex drive is amped today. Also, your intention to defend your
share of something regarding inheritances or shared property is strong. This
is why you might find yourself in conflict with someone, especially about
how to spend a certain amount of money or manage jointly held resources.
Tonight: Do your research.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
There are several influences at play now that affect your closest part-
nerships. Some will encourage negativity; some will encourage warmth and
bonding. This means you have to do a careful dance and avoid conflict with
others, which could easily arise today. Tonight: Tread carefully.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You’re gung-ho to work hard to achieve whatever you want to do
today because you’re in the zone. You want to get as much done as possible
while you feel this focused and directed. Some of you might use this same
boost of positive energy to do something to improve your health. Tonight:
You reap some benefits.
nia big man Evan Mobley, the
draft’s top big man who helped
the Trojans make their deep-
est NCAA Tournament push
in two decades. Gonzaga point
guard Jalen Suggs helped the
Bulldogs carry an unbeaten
record into the national-title
game. Florida State’s Scottie
Barnes is a playmaking for-
ward capable of locking down
smaller guards.
And there are preps-to-pros
prospects in guard Jalen Green
and forward Jonathan Kum-
inga, with each bypassing col-
lege basketball to play in the G
Water polo
Continued from A5
Planning for a potential sea-
son put water polo coaches in a
weekly limbo.
“There were a lot of ups and
downs,” said Bend High boys
coach Griffin Pool. “You’d hear
one week that we were going to
be playing and start scheduling
games, then two weeks later it
would be postponed, to it be-
ing canceled, and then starting
back up again.”
For nearly two months, wa-
ter polo players of all ages have
started returning to the pool
at Juniper to train with the
Bend Waves water polo club.
Coaches from all three Bend
high schools have been there
working with the players.
For Summit’s new boys
coach Madison Berggren —
who recently wrapped up her
collegiate career at Stanford
where she scored 117 goals
for the Cardinal — the daily
practices are a way to get accli-
Beavers
Continued from A5
YOUR HOROSCOPE
preciative of the fact that we’ve
all been pushing each other
throughout us coming through
high school and things like
that.”
Only time will tell how deep
the class really is.
But Cunningham won’t be
have to wait long Thursday
night. His is expected to be the
first name called when the De-
troit Pistons open the draft in
New York, while the rest of the
top tier comes from Cunning-
ham’s same 2020 high school
recruiting class.
There’s Southern Califor-
Chance Nolan took over for
Gebbia and completed 46 of
91 passes for 537 yards and six
touchdowns with two intercep-
tions. He also rushed 30 times
for 147 yards and one score,
providing a dual threat at the
position for the Beavers.
“We were really close the last
couple (games) with him as the
starting quarterback,” Smith
said. “Counting on him making
huge strides in his game from
Year 1 to Year 2.”
Ben Gulbranson, who also
saw a limited action last season,
will not be ready for fall camp
due to a shoulder injury, Smith
said.
Knowing that Gulbran-
son would be out, the Beavers
added former Colorado starter
Sam Noyer, a grad transfer, to
the fold back in June.
Noyer, from Beaverton,
passed for 1,000 yards in the
Buffaloes’ five games last sea-
son, completing 80 of 137
passes with six touchdowns
and five interceptions. He also
rushed for 191 yards on 45 at-
tempts.
“(Noyer) has a little bit dif-
ferent skill set, makes the game
physical, moving his feet, big-
time arm,” Smith said. “Anxious
to work with him coming in
August.
“(We have) three really good
options there.”
Noyer isn’t the only Sam in
the quarterback room as fresh-
man Sam Vidlak from Hidden
Valley High has been on cam-
pus and participated in spring
practice.
“Had a great spring,” Smith
said. “He’s going to have an op-
portunity this August to go. We
have four healthy guys.”
If Gulbranson hadn’t been
injured, the Beavers may not
have been as interested in
Noyer, Smith said. But in need
of another healthy body at the
position, and Noyer’s famil-
iarity with some of the current
players, as well as offensive co-
ordinator Brian Lindgren, who
was at Colorado before joining
Smith’s staff when he took over,
made it an easier decision.
“Everything I’ve heard so
far since he’s been here has
been great,” Smith said. “You
talk about a guy who loves the
game, is unselfish. You can see
his leadership capabilities even
the short time he’s been with us.
“So I’m really excited to see
him out there on the practice
field with us, using the skill
set that he has, not just throw-
ing or running but also on this
leadership side.”
The familiarity with Lind-
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Chris Perret, executive director of the Bend Waves water polo club, works
with a group at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center in Bend on Monday.
mated with her new team.
“Coaching with this (Bend
Waves) there are some Summit
kids so I have been able to cre-
ate some initial relationships
and get to know them and
build a little trust and respect
going into the season,” Berg-
gren said.
The pandemic hampered
water polo participation in
Bend. Prior to the shutdown
in spring 2020 there were 130
athletes (including 40 under
the age of 12) with the Bend
Waves, but those numbers are
currently about half of what
they once were.
gren and the system should
help Noyer adapt quicker to
what the Beavers want to do on
offense.
“Schematically, some of the
way we call plays, probably
brought back what he remem-
bers from his first couple years,”
Smith said.
There isn’t a lot of time be-
tween now and the season
opener — Sept. 4 against Pur-
due in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Regardless of who wins the
starting job, the Beavers need
to be able to rely on the other
three to step in when needed.
“We feel like we’ve got a
League.
“Our talent on the floor
speaks for itself,” said Suggs,
a former star football player
who was named Mr. Football
in Minnesota. “But off the floor
and in locker rooms, we’re guys
who lead and guys who you
want in your locker room.”
ESPN basketball analyst Jay
Bilas said depth at the top of
this draft was the best since
2003, which produced peren-
nial All-Stars LeBron James,
Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh
and Dwyane Wade in the first
five picks.
“We had the seniors grad-
uate, then didn’t have a fresh-
man class to get a hold of to
move through,” said Mountain
View boys coach Ryan Duffy.
“It was discouraging that the
amount of time, work and
preparation that goes into this,
losing contact with our ath-
letes, it was difficult.”
But there is little worry
about the numbers moving
forward. In less than three
weeks, the high school water
polo teams will start officially
practicing again. The first
games are scheduled Sept. 2
and the state championships
are set for the second weekend
of November.
“Moving into the high
school season knowing that
we are going to have an actual
high school season, we have a
lot of engaged and excited ath-
letes again,” Duffy said. “We
are going to have enough to
play, enough to build.”
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quarterback room that is full
of some talent, it’s going to
be competitive this month in
training camp,” Smith said.
“The cream rises to the top
when you have that type of
competition in August, but also
it adds to our depth as the sea-
son goes.”
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