Athletes of the Week Profiles Name: Kiana Pielli Sport: Tennis Grade: 11 Favorite Class: AP English Favorite Athlete: Johanna Wilson and Richard Sherman Favorite Food: Lasagna Favorite Movie and/or TV Show: Dr. Who/Gaurdians of the Galaxy ------ Name: Johanna Wilson Sport: Tennis Grade: 12 Favorite Class: AP U.S. History Favorite Athlete: Damian Lillard Favorite Food: Egg Nog Favorite Movie and/or TV Show: Gone Girl/Parks and Recreation Last Week: At the 5A Special District 1 Tennis Championships at Sunriver, Pielli and Wilson won three consecutive matches in straight sets to move into the championship round. They lost 6-1, 6-2 in the finals for second-place honors at the tournament, but qualified for the state tournament this week in Portland. They finished the regular season with a 21-2 record with their only losses to the defending state champions, from Bend. Coach Quote from Debby Jones: “A dream come true for Kiana. She has really developed poise and confidence,” Jones said of the junior earning a state qualification. “Johanna is the heart and soul of our team. It is so exciting when you see hard work and dedication pay off for such a great kid.”
To the editor: We are writing to express our unconditional support of Karen Ostrye for judge in the 7th Judicial District. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Ostrye professionally for a number of years, while practicing law in The Dalles.
Do a little soul-searching this year. You may have been limiting your prospects by relying too much on other people. Assert your independence. Take a tally of your achievements, accomplishments and ideas, and weed out anything that could inhibit your success.
