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The Poudre falley WHEN THE LAMBKINS WERE KINGS Everybody loves a good sports story. This one is about Fort Collins High School. It's truly a classic. In fact, if this story had come along a little bit later, it would have been an epic motion picture, a best selling novel and a television mini-series. It's about a sports dynasty that has never been seen in this country before or since. Mostly its about two men and a herd of Lambkins. It'll make you proud that you live in Fort Collins. Beginning in 1914 and continuing clear through the end of World War II, Fort Collins, Colorado and its high school athletic teams - nicknamed the Lambkins in honor of all the lamb feeding in the Poudre Valley - were the most feared, most respected and most successful football and track and field teams in the whole United States. If you were to dig out the records of the Colorado High School football championships, you would find out that the Fort Collins Lambkins had won the state championship in football more than twice as many times as all the other state champions combined. In fact , beginning in 1917 and continuing until 1936 19 years in a row - the Lambkins took on all comers in all classes and won the Colorado State championship. Let me set the scene for you . It was the middle of the roaring 20's. The mostly agricultural community of

Fort Collins with its population of just over 8,000 people are proud of what they have and what they have accomplished. However, they wanted their children to have better lives and believed that education was the key to future success . Graduating from high school was a big step in that direction. Going to college was normally beyond the means of most people , so the activities and achievements of kids in high school had many times the prominence and importance of today.

This was also the case with high school athletics, not only in Fort Collins , but all over the country. The national pastime was baseball . There was no NFL or NBA or anything even remotely resembling what we have these days. So, high school

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athletics had as much importance as just about anything and people really followed the schools very actively, and the press gave it more coverage than the Superbowl. The people in Fort Collins were especially attentive since their very own Fort Collins Lambkins always seemed to have great sports teams and played anyone in the state. In those days there were no 6A or 5A and so forth. If you had an athletic team, you played whoever you wanted. The Lambkins beat them all. These great sports teams didn't just happen. Mostly, it was all produced by a legendary coach and a never ending stream of talented over-achievers. The coach ' s name was George Scott. He was the coach of the football and track team. George was a good coach ... knew all the basics ... stuck to the fundamentals. He didn 't become a legend because of that. What made him different was his keen understanding of human nature and his ability to reach inside a kid and motivate him like none other. His players and students idolized him, hung around his house, helped him do things .. . while he helped them grow up. George Scott also did something else that made a big difference. He noticed that 18 year old boys performed better than most 16 year old boys. They were also larger, taller and faster. Since there were no rules to prevent him from doing it , George would stockpile athletes . He would say to some strapping 16 year old , "You're not big enough to play football for the team yet. Go out and work on the farm for a couple of years and then come back. " And that's what they would do. By the time

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the kid got to high school, he was just perfect for George's football or track team. Then George proceeded to get the very best out of every player, every day. Along about this time, in the early 1920's, one of the great deans of American sports, the famous Amos Alonzo Stagg, at the University of Chicago, organized a national high school track and field competition. It would be held annually at Soldier Field in Chicago. Any team, of any size , from anywhere in the country was invited to compete for the national championship. Well, out here in the wilderness, George Scott, heard the call , and even though there were only about 300 kids in the whole school, he was determined to take part. In 1924, George took his athletes to Chicago. Most of the kids had never even been out of the Poudre Valley, let alone a huge city like Chicago. So it was that they boarded a train on a spring morning in May and took off into the great world outside, to display their athletic talents at famous Soldiers Field. All the way there, George, the master psychologist, was telling his kids that all those big schools from all over the country had kids just like them. He said that they were all the same on the field and that if each one of them did his best, then he would be proud of them . The team stepped off the train in Chicago amidst a whole lot of "oohs and aahs" among the kids and a lot of scoffing and gentle laughter on the part of the Chicago press. They thought the team was "cute". "They called the boys from way out there in Fort (yuk , yuk) Collins, Colorado, population 8,000, the "Mountaineers." They just could not bring themselves to call them the Lambkins. Truthfully, it was a kind of rag tag outfit in stupid looking suits, who looked like they had just come to town on the last load of punkin's! Compared to the flashy, street-smart kids from the big cities, they were a sort of comic relief. All of the giggling and snickering stopped when George Scott unveiled his team of talented athletes. Fort Collins was nickeling and diming them to death. A second place here, fourth place there , fifth place somewhere else . The team ran, jumped , threw and vaulted their way into the hearts of the crusty old Chicago press. The athletes sent the hard-bit-

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ten press writers scurrying for their maps to find out exactly where this Fort Collins, Colorado actually was. When the smoke cleared, out of the hundreds of teams from all over the country, George Scott's Lambkins had finished second. The star of the team in 1924 was a lanky 16 year old boy named Dan Beattie. He was just a sophomore that year, but he was big for his age and a superior athlete. He placed in three events and it was mostly because of him that the team had done as well as it had.

"Inside this book I'm keeping track of all the times you take the easy way out, sluff off, break the training rules and don't do your best. Now I'm not going to mention this again, but I'm gonna keep on writing things down, and someday, when you are getting beat, and you don't know why, I'm gonna take out this book and read you all the times you had a chance to be better and didn't do it." Now, George Scott was not really used to finishing second to anybody. His football teams won the state championship every year. Second was nice, even for the national track meet , but it was not enough. So George came home and went to work. He was a great strategist. It had not passed his notice that most teams in Chicago were pretty weak in the hammer throw. He reasoned that if a team could dominate in one event, that winning the National Championship would be easier. George didn't have the faintest idea of hammer throwing techniques, but he learned about it and his team worked on it. They worked on it for a whole year . By the time the 1925 National Championship rolled around

again , the Lambkins had a hammer throw team to beat the world in addition to the very real skills of all the athletes, led by Dan Beattie. No shy, little, fading violets got off the train in Chicago this time. The Lambkins had come to compete and then some. The Chicago sports writers no longer regarded the boys from out west as an interesting oddity. They followed their every move, especially young Dan. The crowd at Soldier Field was certain that the team from Wenatchee , Washington was going to win the championship . They had a commanding lead with just three events to go, the discus, the pole vault and the hammer throw. Dan Beattie placed in the discus, another Lambkin won the pole vault and then came the hammer throw. The crowd watched in astonishment as the team from Fort Collins smashed every record and swept the first three places, with Dan Beattie leading the way. The scoreboard told the story. The Lambkins were alone at the top. George Scott had what he wanted. Fort Collins was, in fact, the National Champions. The winner of the National Championship was given a traveling trophy to display at their school for a year. It was a beautiful, solid silver trophy , two feet tall. Coach Scott could stand and look at it for hours and he hated to give it up. But in order for a team to retire the trophy and keep it forever, they had to win the National Championship three times. A tall order considering that you were competing against the whole country. Still, hadn't George's team already won the trophy once, against all odds? From his point of view, he was already half way there. The Lambkins had the team to win again. It was intact from the year before and included Dan Beattie , who was now a senior. So George set out to turn these Dan Beattie led the Lambkins to national prominence.

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boys into fanatics. In August, before school started, George took the entire team into the mountains to work on a logging camp for a whole month. The coach watched with pride as he watched his strong, young men , throwing logs around like toothpicks and glistening with sweat in the afternoon sun. All except for one. For over there, laying under a tree and smiling at them all was Dan Beattie. Coach Scott walked over to him ... "Whatcha doing, Dan," asked Scott, innocently? "Just taking it easy, Coach ." "But you're the only one who's not working ." "Aaah Coach , I'm already in better shape then all those guys ."

"He called his star over and had him sit down with him right in the middle of Soldier Field." Scott gave a knowing smile as he hunkered down next to his star athlete. "Even if that was true, which it's not, you still should be setting an example as captain of the team, and work harder than anyone else," he said. Beattie tossed that off with a wave of his hand. "I'll set a good example when we get to Chicago." The coach gazed seriously at the boy. "No, Dan, that'll be too late." "What's that supposed to mean?" "It means that winning is all done right here, right now, in everything we do . Everytime you sluff off a little here, it'll cost you a little bit on the field in Chicago. If you keep going this way, the chances are you'll lose to some other kid who wanted it more." "Ahhh, Coach." George Scott got to his feet and took a small notebook out of his shirt pocket . "See this little black book here," he asked? "What about it", answered Dan? The coach waved the little book in Beattie's face. "Inside this book I'm keeping track of all the times you take the easy way out, sluff off, break the training rules and don't do your best. Now I'm not going to mention this again , but I'm gonna keep on writing things down, and someday , when you are getting beat, and you don't know why, I'm gonna take out this book and read you all the times

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you had a chance to be better and didn't do it." And that was all there was to it. Coach Scott didn't mention it again and Dan Beattie sort of forgot about the whole incident. He was not a bad person, just a little mischievous and frisky. In the Spring of 1926, the Fort Collins went to Chicago for the third year. They were now the defending National Champions. The Chicago press turned out reams of copy about the "Mountaineers." They still wouldn't call them the Lambkins. They sized them up against the other great teams and wrote that the team from Columbus, Ohio would be their biggest threat. The team from Columbus, Ohio was formidable. To make matters worse, the Lambkins big event, the hammer throw, had now been discovered by lots of people and Fort Collins slipped to third, fourth and fifth in the event. The rest of the team was not doing so hot either. The Lambkins were falling behind the Columbus team and they were running out of time. Now, George Scott played his trump card. He called his star over and had him sit down with him right in the middle of Soldier Field. With everything going on around them, they were effectively alone, even though there were tens of thousands of people in the stands. With a pained expression on his face, the coach patted Beattie gently on his shoulder. "It doesn't look like we're gonna win this time, Dan," he said. "Its too bad because it didn't have to happen this way." The boy shook his head in resignation, "We're doing the best we can." The coach went on evenly. "You remember last August when I sat you down and told you that we weren't going to win the championship here in Chicago, unless back in Fort Collins we did each little thing to get better?" "Sure, I remember that", said Beattie. Scott sighed, "Do you also remember that I told you that I was keeping track of all the times when you missed a practice, broke the training rules or let yourself down .... in this little black book right here?" He took the book out of his pocket. Dan lowered his eyes and said simply, "Yes." "And do you remember that I told

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you that someday, when it really mattered , that I was going to take out my book and read you everything I had written down?" Beattie looked at the coach with astonishment and then said, "You don't mean .. . . " "Yes. This is the time. I can't think when it would matter more. So now you're going to listen." With that Scott opened the notebook , wet a finger with his tongue, and turned a page . " Let's see now," he began, "on August the 14th you wouldn't. .. " And so , Coach Scott's voice droned on and on as he read one entry after another from his little book. Dan Beattie was devastated. He was overwhelmed with grief. He sobbed over his lost opportunities. Finally, Scott finished and put the book back into his pocket. "Well," he clucked gently, "I guess there's nothing for it now. Just get out there and do your best, Dan . Who knows? Maybe it will be enough. Good luck, Son ."

"The boy shook his head in resignation, 'We're doing the best we can."' A red fury smoldered in Dan Beattie's eyes. He was still the best! He was NOT going to let the team down . So Dan stormed out onto the track and grabbed a place in the 120 yard high hurdles. Then he placed third with a personal best in the shot put. Finally, he broke the American record for the discus and won the event. He had single-handedly scored half of the Lambkins total points. And it was enough. The big team from Columbus , Ohio finished second to Fort Collins and the Lambkins became the only team to ever repeat as the National Track and Field Champion . At the awards ceremony, Dan Beattie accepted the big silver trophy that would stay in Fort Collins for one more year. Now the last of this story goes like this. In 1927 , a lot of the team , including Dan Beattie , had graduated , and the Lambkins finished second in the championship . But George Scott was not going anywhere and he was determined to win the silver trophy for a third time and

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retire it to Fort Collins forever. At the 1928 games, the team took all six places in the hammer throw and 16 Lambkins placed in other events. They easily outdistanced a team from Gary, Indiana and George Scott had his third championship and the trophy belonged to Fort Collins and history. Years later George Scott would be recognized in the publication "Who's Who in American Education ," as the "Father of American High School Athletics." He died in Fort Collins in 1969. In 1975 he was posthumously inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. As for Dan Beattie , he went on to college at Colorado A and M, and then into the Fort Collins school system where he taught and worked for over 30 years. He died in 1978 . Today he is remembered by the school district and the city at the school that was named for him .. . Beattie Elementary School.

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\ hen I was a young boy growing up in the burbs of South Denver, we did not play soccer. Soccer was played by people who lived beyond the amber waves of grain. In those days the cool kids at my lunch table would chant the names of Bart Starr, Johnny Unitas, and Vince Lombardi as they quaffed 3 cent cartons of milk. They carried NFL lunch boxes and played Electric Football. Every little boy knew what the phrase "first and goal" meant. I played soccer once. I ran. I got kicked often . The whistle blew. The rumble stopped and so did my soccer career. Now, thirty some years later, a carton of milk is thirty cents, and I coach eight year old boys' soccer. If you stroll through the park on Saturday during the fall or spring you will notice swarms of red and white uniforms in a whirling dance, orbiting around a small but significant mass, a soccer ball. Although there are "pick up" soccer games, the majority of the soccer activity is orchestrated by the Fort Collins Soccer Club (FCSC) . About 3300 girls and boys between the ages of 5 and 19 were registered with the FCSC tor the 1994 fall season. About 2900 players (200 boys teams and 104 girls teams) are in the Youth Recreational League. Another 400 players (15 boys teams and 13 girls teams) make up the Competitive League. When you add to that number the moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, in-laws and stepfamilies, the numbers of active and vicarious participants in Fort Collins youth soccer becomes very large . At the age of nine your child has the option of getting into the Competitive League, or the Arsenal team. The Arsenal, at all age levels, has always been considered one of the state's most competitive and respected soccer programs. To get into this league a child must try out. Perhaps the first pains from competition that a child feels from the Competitive League are the pains of not making the Arsenal team. Although the selection process tor the Arsenal is constantly being reviewed by the FCSC board so that it can be consistent and fair, the best are sometimes not selected. "There is always another day, another

~ry out. Talent will eventually prove itself." These are the 1\nd words of parents throughout the ages. For those kids ~ o are not selected or do not choose to play on the Ar~ nal team , there are plenty of opportunities within the Yo h Recreational League to provide a soccer player of any bility with challenges that will facilitate continued gro~in the game. Bo and Girls as young as 5 years old can start playing socce in the Youth Recreational League . AI Minatta, the club rlli nager, says that the club philosophy for the Recrea~ nal League is for kids to have fun while learning the basi\ rules and skills of soccer. In the early years of soccer 1<\:rning , the process is more important than the number cj wins and losses. I talked with Minatta about this matter an~ he told me that the parent's memory of a loss is longer than a child 's, but a young child's recall of a personal success on the soccer field, which has little to do with the score, can last a lifetime. After hearing Minatta talk about the club's philosophies I truly believe that his thoughts, and the related policies of the club , are grounded on genuine interest for the well-being of the kids in the Youth Recreation League. My 5 year old son , Charlie, was signed up on a team . He was ready to play ; he had the shin guards, the reversible red and white shirt, some very baggy black shorts , and the long red socks which he would pull up high on his thighs giving him the look of ... something other than a soccer

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scoring stud monster. alertness and stamina over players I went to Charlie's first game with mere athletic ability. expecting to see the incarnation of • Soccer has fewer severe injuries. my definition of a coach; a whistle The bruise goblins might cast a around a thick neck, chinless, and few shadows on shins and thighs, but that is typically the worst of it. wearing those tight black stretchy shorts. I was ready to give him my • Soccer can be played anywhere. opinions on early age competition You just need a ball, a couple of and remind him that my son still cans to define the parameters of a believes in the tooth fairy. As it turned goal , and as many friends as out, he had a chin, he did not wear would like to join. As an individual the silly coach shorts, he was soft sport, the art of juggling the ball spoken , kind, and full of praise, with knees, head and feet can be patience and humor. done almost anywhere. In my three years involvement with • Soccer is great exercise. Next time the FCSC, I have always been you are flipping through the cable impressed with the attitude of the channels check out the physical coaches. Who are the coaches? condition of the professional Parents. Sometimes, when there is soccer players. There are few not a parent on the team who can fit other sports that requires as much the practices and games into their overall strength and fitness. schedules, the coaches positions are Soccer is the world's most popA young child's filled by volunteer CSU students, or ular sport. You can talk about the other qualified young adults. On World Cup Championship game recall of a personal success many teams there are several parwith sports fans throughout the ents sharing the task of coaching. In world. Outside the USA, if you on tfle soccer field can last a coaching the younger kids, a knowlwere to ask "how about them lifetime. edge of soccer is not as valuable as a Cubs?" you will get directions to strong sense of humor and patience. the nearest zoo. Now you are thinking, "I've seen the game, I have The goal of coaching 5 year olds is to get the kids to run and kick the ball often and hope it goes in the direction of felt the passion, I am interested in my son and daughthe opponent's goal. I think I wept as I hugged the coach ter playing in the soccer club. How do I register them?" when Charlie finally kicked the ball in the right direction. First, if your child is a first time member of a FCSC The next year they learn a few soccer terms and more team, you must bring a birth certificate to the club office skills. I remember a practice when the coach was trying at the time of registration. Parents of smallish children to explain to our group of six year old boys an important are comforted by the "proof of age" rule . Even if your concept which would give them sure dominion over their child's birthdate/time is within minutes of being in the lower age group, you cannot negotiate him/her into that opponents. As he was talking, big clumps of warm spring snow started to fall. Our would-be soccer warriors tilted group. The next rule is that the teams are filled as the their heads to the skies and chased snowflakes with their registrations are received on a "first come, first seNe" basis. The FCSC office puts teams together, when postongues. He smiled. We smiled. Practice was over. The games are played on Saturdays at parks throughsible, according to schools. If your child's school team out the city. These are more than games, these are is one that fills quickly, you must be prompt at getting in events. Allow me to paint this picture for you . The kids your registration , or he will be placed on a nearby arrive wearing their colors, either red or white. The socschool's team. The registration forms are mailed in mid-June for the fall season , and mid-January for the cer families line up along the touchline (that is the soccer term for sideline). The game starts. As the black and spring season. The cost of registration for a season white ball dances across the field amid our scurrying ranges from $35 -$40 depending on the age of the child. The only other costs are in the purchasing of the soccer angels, there is a constant chorus of passionate and positive cheers. At half-time there are orange slices , required shirt, socks and shin guards , which can be giggles, and water. The game resumes, as does the choused until the child outgrows them. The registration fee rus. There is the slapping sound of a shoe putting some is used to pay the referees , the lease of the fields and historical patina on an otherwise pure game ball . A goal FCSC administrative costs. The FCSC office has keeper's fingers grab air. A soccer hero is born . The added computers to help with the processing of the game ends . The kids meet at midfield, congratulate each applicants, enabling them to be more involved with socother on a good game, then run back through the tricer and less with paper shuffling . If you have questions umphal arch formed by the joined hands of parents. regarding registration , the FCSC office is located at 2721 South College. You may write to PO Box 893 Here are some of the reasons why soccer is a great (80522) or you may call (970) 226-4253. sport for kids: • Soccer can be played by anyone. It does not require a child to be big or fast. In fact, as the kids get older and Don Cox drives a UPS truck in Fort Collins and coaches his three eight year old sons in soccer. the field sizes get larger, the game favors players with

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forms with imaginative names. Tagliatelle, for example, was named after the flaxen hair of Lucrezia Borgia, a famous 16th century beauty who reportedly got rid of her enemies by poisoning them. When the Italians immigrated to America in the 1800s they brought their beloved pasta with them. lihey usually made it at home because the pasta available commercially wasn 't very good. That all changed when the government sent Dr. Mark Carlton on a scouting expedition to Russia in 1898. He brought back Russian durum wheat and the commercial pasta industry was born . Pasta has come a long way from the canned spaghetti and boxed macaroni you may have known as a kid. Fresh, frozen and dried pasta products are readily available in all shapes, flavors and colors. For those lucky enough to own a pasta maker, creating your own is fun and easy and brings flash-backs of days gone by.

Tips for Perlecf P11sf11 Whether buying fresh or dried pasta , read the label and choose brands made with durum wheat (also called semolina). This makes the best pasta. Avoid packages that look crumbly or dusty. Plan on using two ounces of dried pasta per side -dish serving, four ounces per main-dish serving . You'll need slightly larger amounts of fresh

pasta-about three ounces per side and five ounces per main-dish serving. What's two ounces? For small to medium shapes two ounces equates to a half-cup dry product or one cup cooked product. A quarter makes an easy measure for long shapes such as spaghetti, vermicelli and linguine. To measure four ounces, hold enough spaghetti tightly upright to cover a quarter. Divide in half if you only need two ounces. If you don't have a pasta pot with a removable, perforated inner basket, cook the pasta inside a colander, large strainer or French-fry basket placed in a pot of boiling water. When the pasta is done, simply lift the basket out and shake to drain off excess water. Always cook pasta in plenty of rapidly boiling water, at least a quart of water for every four ounces of pasta (four quarts per pound). Have the water boiling rapidly before adding the pasta and stir the noodles a few times to promote even cooking. Once the water returns to a boil, stirring isn't necessary because the water moves the pasta. Unsalted water will reach a boil faster than salted water, so add salt to rapidly boiling water just before adding the pasta. Better yet, don't add salt at all. It's not necessary for a quality product. Adding 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the cooking water will help keep the pasta from sticking together while

cooking. It also helps prevent boilovers. Rubbing vegetable oil around the top of the pot is another way to reduce problems with boil-overs. There's no need to break long pasta like spaghetti and fettuccine into shorter pieces to fit in the pot. Simply set it in the boiling water and ease it around and down into the pan as it softens. Because water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes, pasta may take a bit longer to cook in Fort Collins than in Fort Wayne, and even longer in Vail. It's important not to overcook pasta , though. The best way to test pasta for doneness is to bite into a piece. Perfectly cooked pasta should be al dente-tender, but still firm to the bite. If there's a noticeable "line" running through the thickest part of the pasta, it's not done . When testing for doneness, remember that residual heat continues to cook the pasta for a few seconds after it's removed from the water. Be sure to thoroughly drain cooked pasta. Excess cooking water clinging to the pasta will dilute the sauce. If cooked pasta sticks together, spritz it gently with hot running water for just a few seconds . Drain thoroughly before saucing . If the pasta will be used for a salad, rinse it under cold running water to remove excess starch and keep the pieces from sticking together. Adding a tablespoon or two of oil will also help prevent sticking. Because pasta cools quickly, it's best served on warm plates or bowls. Warm serving dishes and plates by placing them in a warm oven for a few minutes or by dipping in very hot water and letting drain dry just before serving.

Mflfch the Posfo fofheSouce Why does pasta come in so many sizes and shapes? To match the wide variety of sauces. Long , thin pastas , such as spaghetti, linguine and vermicelli , are well designed for smooth, oil-based sauces, such as tomato sauce or a light seafood sauce. Chunky sauces don't do well on long pastas because the chunks slide off the pasta and end up at the

bottom of the serving bowl. Flat noodles , such as fettuccine , tagliatelle and pappardelle, are especially well suited to rich creamy sauces, such as alfredo, that coat the noodle's flat surfaces. Pasta with holes, grooves and indentations, such as ziti, rigatoni, penne and bucatini, complement thick sauces with chunks of meat and vegetables. The convoluted shapes of the pasta catch the pieces and hold them onto the pasta. Very small pasta shapes, such as acini di peppe and stelline, work well in soups.

Bewore of the Colories in fheSouce Italians tend to use much less sauce on their pasta than do Americans. That's because they think of sauce as performing the same function on pasta as salad dressing does on salads. In other words, the purpose of the sauce is to coat the noodles, not to become the main event. That attitude would serve all Americans well as much of the fat and calories in pasta dishes is found in the sauce, not in the pasta. Nonegg pasta is fat and cholesterol free , low in sodium , high in complex carbohydrates and a moderate source of protein . A 5-ounce cooked (2ounce dry) serving of pasta, for example, provides only 210 calories. Egg noodles contain slightly more calories, 220 per 5-ounce cooked serving; their fat and cholesterol con-

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Recipesh Posfo Noodles 2 cups all-purpose flour 21arge eggs 3 to 6 tablespoons water Additional flour for kneading, rolling, cutting Makes about 4 cups cooked pasta

Mound flour on a work surface or in a large bowl and make a deep well in center. Break eggs into well. With a fork, beat eggs lightly and stir in 2 tablespoons water. Using a circular motion, begin to draw flour from the sides of the well. Add another tablespoon water and continue mixing until all flour is moistened , adding more water, a tablespoon at a time, if necessary. Form dough into a ball. Clean and lightly flour work surface. Knead dough until very smooth and non-sticky, about 10 minutes. (If you're using a pasta machine, knead by hand only 3 to 4 minutes.) Invert bowl over dough or wrap in plastic and let rest 15 to 20 minutes. If using a pasta machine, follow the manufacturer's directions for cutting, rolling and cooking the pasta. To roll and cut by hand, divide dough into fourths. Roll out one portion of dough at a time (cover remainder) into an 8 by 10-inch rectangle, about 1/16 inch thick. (It's thin enough when you can see your hand through the dough when you hold it up.) If the rectangle becomes sticky at any time while it's being rolled, turn and flour both sides well. Let the rolled out dough rest a few minutes, then (starting at the narrow end) roll up jelly-roll fash ion and slice into 1/4inch wide strips. Unfurl strips and lay on a pasta drying rack or over the back of a chair on a clean dish towel until you're ready to cook, up to 30 minutes later. Be careful not to dry too long as the noodles will become brittle. If you need more time, cover with plastic wrap. Cook noodles uncovered in rapidly boiling water (add 1 tablespoon oil to prevent boil-overs) until al dente (just tender to bite), 1 1/2 to 3 minutes. Drain noodles well. •Variation: For spinach, carrot or tomato noodles, substitute 3 tablespoons of pureed spinach, carrots or tomatoes for the water. Note: If you make more noodles than you need, let them dry for 30 minutes (they should still be flexible), then store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to two days, or freezer for up to a month. Cook from the refrigerated or frozen stage.

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Out By Cindy Wright and Lydia Dody wensen's has long been a Fort Collins tradition but it's beginnings go back just a few years. The first Swensen's opened in San Francisco in 1948 by Earle Swensen after making ice cream in his spare time for the troops in the Pacific during World War II to help make our boys feel a little more at home. The store was very successful based on Mr. Swensen's use of only the finest ingredients, exacting techniques and offering his customers quality, quantity and value for their money. So began the legacy we know today. We (Lydia, her daughter Ali and Cindy) eagerly anticipated our lunch date at Swensen's. We were graciously greeted by owner Gary Clark and escorted by the familiar soda fountain to the patio dining area. The room was cool and comfortable with large windows giving the area a bright, cheery atmosphere. Gary joined us at our table to visit with us and answer questions. Gary introduced us to his son Jared who also helps run the business. (His background as a cook has come in handy as well.) Gary has owned Swensen's for 2 1/2 months and already changes are taking place. Gary is a very detail oriented individual and this reflects in the improvements being made. Renovation is taking place with installation of new carpet and wallpaper using cheerfu l, bright tiffany colors . The curtains will be removed and tie backs used on the lace curtains to open up the restaurant and allow better visibility. Attention to cleanliness is also noticeable in the overall appearance of the restaurant. Gary has even updated the famous train which continuously runs the perimeter of the front room by adding a couple more cars with some fun, whimsical details. Dramatic imp rovements have been made in presenting a new image in service and attitude as well. The overall ambiance of the restaurant is friendly and cheerful. New updated uniforms for the staff look more contemporary and professional. Supervisors wear many different hats to service customers better. They may work as greeters, cashiers or servers as demand requests . Special emphasis is placed on courteous , attentive and fast service. Of course Swensen 's is known for

their ice cream, we discovered , they also have a f us and extensive lunch and dinne ey offer appetizers, large go t"S::rtatt , deli specialties, croissant sandwiches , kids menu, daily specials , sour dough grilles , light menu items, flavored coffees and, of course, the huge ice cream menu! Ali ordered from the kids coloring book menu which comes with crayons , activities, games, and puzzles to keep the little ones entertained before, during and after the meal. Her selection was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a grilled cheese sandwich. All items from the kids menu comes in a cable car box with chips, pickle and a single dip ice cream

Gary Clark, proprietor, and Jared Clark, manager, introduce their new menu.

cone. "It's good!" exclaimed Ali as she finished off her sandwiches. For our first course , we sampled the broccoli cheese soup which is served daily. It was a very creamy consistency and full of broccoli which Gary advised us is fresh and steamed daily . This was served with a cobb salad. It was beautifu lly presented with extremely fresh lettuce, tomato , avocado, lots of diced turkey and hard boiled egg. The salad was topped with a generous amount of bleu cheese , crunchy bacon and our choice of dressing which was ranch . The salad was crisp and colorful. Delicious and a meal in itself! Gary explained that one of the best kept secrets in Fort Collins is their Light

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Fare menu selections. These items are smaller portions for those with a small appetite or those who wish to leave room for ice cream . Next we tried several selections from Swensen's Croissant Creations. The turkey and avocado croissant was extraordinary! The bakery fresh croissant was piled high with thin sliced tasty turkey breast, fresh avocado and crisp alfalfa sprouts . It was garnished with lettuce , tomato and mayonnaise and served with a side of potato salad. The second selection was the chicken croissant which had mounds of select breast of chicken served piping hot with garnishes on a croissant. It was served with a skewer of tempting bite-size fresh vegetables with dip. Both croissant sandwiches were filling but not heavy. The croissant was very fresh , the meats tender, and garnishes fresh and crunchy. The skewered vegetables were a fun and unique side to the meal. The French Dip was next in line. Swensen's serves it with an out-of-theordinary surprise. Hot thin beef is heaped on a fresh French roll but as a special touch, melted cheese and onion are added. This was served with a side of au jus and a fresh cantaloupe wedge. This was a unique blend of textures and a flavorful twist to an already delicious sandwich. We sampled Swensen's BL T, but it was not just any BLT! Crisp bacon was layered with succulent turkey breast, lettuce and tomato on whole wheat toast. The turkey was a nice addition and blended well with the turkey for a tasty combination . Believe it or not, we still were not done eating. Gary and Jared had more in store for us! We indulged in two selections from the Olde San Francisco Sourdough Grilles. The first was recommended to us before we even walked in the door and we were not disappointed. The Barbary Coast is juicy roast beef, Monterey Jack cheese and chopped green chilies piled high on Swensen's famous sourdough bread with a special spread of Parmesan cheese and butter and is grilled to perfection. It was mouthwatering! This interesting combination of flavors makes this a one-of-a-kind sandwich and was definitely our favorite! The last sandwich was the Forty-Niner. The same delicious sourdough bread is

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topped with loads of ham , turkey and Swiss cheese . The Parmesan and butter spread truly give these sandwiches a distinct, delicious flavor . and mingles well with the mild sour dough bread. After all that it was finally time for desse rt! As Ali stated , "I always have room for dessert even if I'm full. " How true! It was most difficult trying to select from the many wonderful , decadent choices . Ali 's selection was from one of nine new Sundae Mania specialty desserts. She dived i nto the Cookie Dough Commotion. Cookie dough ice cream is scooped on top of crumbled chocolate chip cookies . Hot fudge is drenched over the ice cream and is topped with a smooth , creamy chocolate mousse topping and a chocolate covered cherry . This delectable concoction is served in a glass dish and makes a sumptuous presentation. "It's delicious!" exclaimed Ali . Cindy's choice was a house favori te, Ca ramel Turtle Fudge from the Chocolate Fantasy Sundaes. Served in a huge sundae dish, caramel turtle fudge ice cream is smothered with hot fudge , caramel and loads of diced pecans. All this is topped with whipped topping, a chocolate covered cherry and served with a Swensen 's wafer. It truly was a chocolate fantasy! Gooey, sticky , chacolately and decadent! Have you ever heard of a totally fat free malt that actually tasted good? Lydia tried the Fudge Crunch Malt that was exactly that! Fat free chocolate fudge crunch ice cream is blended with skim milk. Not only is this malt fat free but it's lower in calories and sugar than Swensen 's regular flavors. It was wonderful - rich , chocolately , thick and creamy . "It 's too good to bel ieve! Delicious to the last drop!" Lydia said . Swensen's offers 2 fat free ice cream flavors, 2 low fat ice creams , 3 no sugar added flavors , and several flavors of frozen yogurt in addition to their regular ice cream flavors . Swensen ' s take home department offers ice cream specialty items prepared by their chef. Ice cream cakes and pies are colorful and creative and whimsical theme cakes for special occasions can be special ordered as well. They are conveniently located on the corner of College Avenue and Monroe Drive and are open 7 days a week from 11 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m .. Swensen 's is a great place to come celebrate a birthday, anniversary, graduation or any special happening. It's a friendly , family place with a happy attitude . It's a great restaurant for kids of all ages! We thoroughly enjoyed the cheerful ambiance , fabulous food , friendly, courteous service and Gary and Jared's won derful hospitality!

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Wool is one of nature)s oldest and most unique fibers. It includes fiber from sfi.eep) camel) cashmere and angora goats) rabbit) llama) alpaca and otfi.er lesser known animals.

WOOL IN EARLY CULTURES -The usefulness of wool as a textile dates back to prehistoric times when Asian nomads herded flocks of sheep . Adaptable to travel, sheep required only meager vegetation to graze and could provide a continuous supply of meat, milk and protection from the elements . Sheepskins, with the fur worn towards the skin for added warmth and comfort, preceeded the discovery that fibers could be spun into yarns or felted into cloth. Exactly when man discovered that the fiber could be brushed or clipped from the skin and felted or twisted into yarn is unknown, however, scripture in the Bible detail an early knowledge of spinning and dyeing animal fiber. Other Biblical references suggest numerous interactions of man with sheep. In Genesis, Abel was a keeper of sheep. Not only was the husbandry of sheep a most honored occupation , but sheep became a symbolic part of the people's spiritual lives-a tradition that continues in the Christian world today. In Exodus, Moses told the people to bring offerings to Jehovah. Among them were rams' skins dyed red to cover the roof of the Tabernacle and draperies made of goats ' hair hung to form the Tabernacle ceiling. In addition, clay tablets from the Sumerian culture indicate Babylonian people were spinning wool and trading sheep as early as 4000 B.C. Fragments of wool cloth found in the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs date to about 4000 to 3500 B .C . These filmy woolen fabrics exhibit a fineness that would be difficult to duplicate to this day. In the Minoan period (3000

B.C . to 1000 B.C.) sheep came to Europe by way of Ancient Greece . Throughout years of disruptive conquests , sheep persisted . Greeks , Romans and Persians all improved the breeding of the animals. The Romans via North Africa spread sheep throughout Europe. Wherever Roman armies went, their sheep went with them . They provided food, as well as a source of fiber needed to clothe their armies. To protect the wool from the elements, the bodies of the sheep were covered with cloth or skins. The wool was combed periodically to prevent matting and was even washed on the sheep three or four times a year and moistened with oil. These practices produced a beautiful wavy, lustrous fiber. Under the Romans , a factory type operation produced woolen cloth in what is now France, Spain and Italy. Southern Italy employed three hundred or more workers in mills producing both coarse and fine apparel wool. After the downfall of the Roman Empire, woolen manufacturing reverted to a cottage industry and remained so until the industrial revolution in the eighteenth century.

WOOL IN ENGLAND - In England , wool weaving began in Roman days , but was repressed by repeated invasions by Angles , Danes and Saxons. Cistercian Monks are credited with preserving the flocks of sheep during this time. Wool was used as a ransom

to free Richard I when he was captured by John , Duke of Austria, as he was returning from the Crusades. William the Conqueror brought fresh flocks of sheep from the Continent in 1066. By 1080, the first English weavers' guild was established and by 1111, Henry I had built up the woolen industry at the mouth of the Tweed River. Heavy , multicolored woolen cloths carry the name of "tweed" to this day. By the 13th century, the town of Worstead, near Norwich England , became a famous center of wool manufacturing producing a cloth still known today as "worsted", a fine combed wool fabric used in men's and women's coats and suits. The history of wool and the history of England is more intertwined than with that of any other nation. In 1337, Edward Ill forbade the export of raw wool , the importation of woven woolen goods or even the wea ring of garments made of foreign woo l. Wheat fields were replaced with sheep farm ers. Shutting off the exports of raw wool to Flanders stimulated the emigration of skilled Flemish weavers to England. For centuries in England , the most important laws and edicts had to do with wool and wool textiles. During the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth, England's empire reached its zenith . Henry VIII confiscated Monastery lands along with their vast flocks of sheep and gave them to court favorites who began to fence the sheep in. This action threw thousands of shepherds into unemployment and encouraged early emigration to America to avoid imprisonment for debt. Dependency of the world on England for wool products continued until the beginning of the nineteenth century when cotton began to supersede wool in importance. WOOL IN AMERICA - On his second voyage in 1493 , Columbus brought sheep to America and Cortez is credited with bringing sheep and sheep herd ing to the southwest in 1512. These animals were chiefly the "churra" breed used for food. Settlers of Jamestown reintroduced sheep raising to the east coast, and ultimately

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this led to the beginning of the American wool industry. Brought first for food, colonists began to reserve animals for breeding. The English responded to this knowledge by forbidding further export of sheep to America in o rder to protect their own wool industry. Colonists resented this and to circumvent these restrictions, sheep were smuggled into New England and

'Tfie town of Worstead) near JVorwicfi lÂŁng land) became a famous center of wool manufacturing producing a clotfi still known today as worsted.

by 1643, there were nearly 1000 sheep in the Massachusetts colony alone. By 1698, the northern colonists were exporting raw wool to France in exchange for silks and to Portugal for wines and spices. These actions so enraged the British that trading of wool with any country othe r than England became an offense punishable by having the offender's right hand cut off. Despite these edicts, the American wool industry flourished and by the beginning of the 18th century, spinning and weaving were viewed as an act of patriotism. Young people in the Massachusetts colony were obligated to learn to spin and weave. Free classes were offered in the State House in Boston and at City Hall in New York. Even George Washington produced up to 400 yards of wool cloth annually at Mount Vernon and his inauguration dark brown coat and breeches were

made from American wool. The Merino breed of sheep did not exist in the colonies until the late 1700's. President Jefferson was instrumental in procuring Merinos from Spain and distributing them to sheep raisers. The Merino strain was firmly established in America and subsequently flourished. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the sheep brought into the territories of New Mexico and California by Spanish Dons began to intersperse with the sheep from the eastern colonies. Sheep and wool production continued, and America at one time was the second largest fine wool producer in the world. Since 1942, production of wool for fiber has steadily dec lined , yet, consumption of wool products has steadily risen. Today we consume more apparel wool than any country in the world. Wool manufacturing has continued to be an important industry utilizing domestic as well as imported wool to meet consumer demand. Interest in specialty fiber production has increased in recent years. Locally, area raisers produce cashmere, alpaca, llama, mohair, angora as well as the traditional wool. WOOL IN FORT COLLINS AND NEARBY LOCALES - When one looks at the history of wool and man throughout the ages, it is not surprising to discover the interest in the 90's in recreating many of the hand workmanship integral to the early wool cottage industry. Before the invention of power machinery, wool was cleaned, washed , carded, dyed and spun by hand. Yarns produced by these techniques were woven, knitted, and crocheted into usable products. In Fort Collins today at LAMBSPUN, at the corner of Lemay and Lincoln, a world of fiber and opportunity to learn these techniques exists. Set in a converted house, one enters rooms full of fiber, yarn , dyes, spinning tools, looms, books to browse or buy and hundreds of implements and accessories. The atmosphere is warm and cordial. A full range of classes from felting to dyeing are offered on a regular schedule . Of special interest are the parent/child classes and the knitting teas any Tuesday from 1011 :30 AM and Friday from 3:30 - 5:00

plaid skirts show the subtle intimate mi x of colors to produce the heather appearance . Solid colors are generally achieved by yarn dyeing or in some instances, piece dyeing after the undyed cloth is woven . The colorful items line the entrance to COLORADO CLAS SICS . Indian motif blankets , pillows , jackets, purses and packs reflect the designs of an early product associated with Pendleton Mills , robes for the Indian trade . In Pendleton colorful pillows and blankets courtesy of Colorado addition , fiber and Classics. yarn dyed PendlePM where Shirley Ellsworth invites ton shirts in many va ried colo rs are everyone to learn about knitting , solve available for men. The beauty of the problems , share knowledge and catch finished wool up on the news . A newsletter details te xtile is apseasonal class schedules and is availparent able at no charge. Just stop by LAMBt hroughout SPUN and sign up , and while you are t he store . there you will be amazed by what you Stop in and see. In addition to wool , there are yak, take a look. alpaca, camel, angora, moh air, cashFrom O ld mere fibers, plus cotton, flax and silk to Town , head name a few . Custom made items are south on available and even sweater repair serLemay to the vices. LAMBSPUN can take you from corner of raw fiber to finished product. The Lemay and choices are yours. Drake . Here From Lambspun, take a drive west you will find on Lincoln Avenue to Old Town . There, two more opcentrally located , is COLORADO portunities to CLASSICS, a store that features wool enjoy pro textiles in the form of men ' s and ducts made women 's wearing apparel , blankets , f rom wool throws, purses , pillows and other and specialty unique accessories. The Pendleton w o o I s , label is prominent on much of the merWHAT ' S Above: Shirley Ellsworth chandise. Produced from domestic and NEEDLING demonstrates spinning imported raw wool , Pendleton Mills YOU and fiber into yarn on a wheel. encompass all phases of wool manuJACK GLEAfacture from the grading of the fleece S 0 N . through the production of finished texDepending on whether you search for tiles. Steve Vratil , owner of COLyarn and instruction or a finely tailored ORADO CLASSICS , states that cashmere coat, the choice is yours . As Pendleton divides purchased raw wool you enter WHAT'S NEEDLING YOU, into 28 different grades depending the first th ing you may notice are floor upon the end product being produced . to ceiling shelves filled with brightly Much of wool is dyed in bulk form colored yarn . A small group of knitters called stock dyeing . This technique may be at work learning basic techallows blending of different colors to niques or one-on-one problem solving achieve heather effects. These heather may be the order of the day. Various colored wools are in evidence as one sections of the store have supplies for loo ks at the fall selections at COL many different creat ive endeavors ORADO CLASSICS . Blues and raspfrom needlepoint to cross-stitch to silk berry colors in women 's sweaters and ribbon embroidery. Classes range from

knitting a teddy bear, children's beginning crochet including preparation for 4-H projects to entreloc socks using a Finnish technique. Books and imple ments for each creative undertaking abound. Joan Pickett and Lois Eynon offer personalized assistance in choosing the right materials for completing the final project. A seasonal newsletter provides class schedules, directions for one or two projects and other pertinent information . Drop in and see for yourself the range of wool and specialty wool yarns that are available for your next project and notice the beautiful range of colors. The effort put into a hand produced project should warrant the very best materials, and the wool family of fibers enhances the beauty and durability of your end product. The inherent crimp of the wool fiber produces yarn that clings together making manipulations of the yarn easier. It also increases loft and resiliency so important in preventing wrinkling and matting of the final project. Several doors to the west , the JACK GLEASON store provides women 's ready-to-wear apparel. As you enter, there is a pleasant feel ing of openness with new fall collections readily visible. When reading labels on garments, the term worsted wool is prevalent in some lines. What does the term worsted have to do with wool? Fine quality wool Below: Shanne Hilleman, owner of Tapestries by Shanne, demonstrates weaving on a tapestry loom.

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fabrics begin with fine quality wool fibers . Wool fibers are covered with scales. These scales have tips that protrude, and if the fiber is too large in diameter and of a lesser quality, the result may be a prickly sensation of the skin . Fine diameter fibers that have been carded and combed produce a much softer, less prickly skin response. Worsted fabrics , named for those earlier wool fabrics produced in Worstead, England , are examples of combed wool fibers . This processing combined with a higher twist yarn, a close weave and a process that removes fiber ends from the surface produces beautiful fabrics such as gabardine and crepe. When interviewed , John Gleason stated that over the last few years wool fabrics have decreased in weight in response to consumer preference resulting in more year round wool fabrics . JACK GLEASON focuses on providing customer assistance in coordinating selections to custome r needs. The atmosphere of the store encourages leisurely looking and features mostly wools, silks, cottons and linen. Colors for Fall '95 featured in the store at this t ime we re black with white , hunter green with rust, creams and jewel tones in handloomed silks . An example of the use of a specialty wool fiber was seen in an elegant black cashmere coat. The hand or feel of this fabric is softness at its finest. It must be seen to be appreciated . Come in . Want to raise your own cashmere fiber? Travel to 2525 County Road 4, north of Longmont, where Bronwyn Schuetze and Jill Darrah of CASHCO GOATS OF AMERICA raise 750-1000 cashmere goats on 300 acres . When sheared, these goats yield 1/4 - 1/2 pound of fiber each. Using this as a basis, it might take the combined output from 30-40 goats to supply enough fiber to make an overcoat. As a comparison , depending upon breed, a wool fleece at shearing may weigh from 6-12 pounds . Shrinkage due to the impurities in raw wool may decrease the final yield on average up to 60% , yet sheep still produce substantially more usable fiber per animal than thei r cashmere counterparts. Average yield, thus availability , and the uniqueness of the cashmere fiber relate directly to price . Cashmere fibers are extremely fine in diameter, averaging about 15 microns , which is considerably finer than the finest 80's merino wool at 17.7-19 .1 microns . Fabrics of cashmere are wa rm, comfortable and drape beautifully. Bronwyn Schuetze explained that end p roduct development is of special interest. CASHCO GOATS OF AMERICA markets a line of baby clothing called "Cashmere Kids" that includes

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and more lustrous. There is a wide range of natural colors available from white , gradations of tan to dark brown to greys and black . Molly explained that Pygora goats produce three different types of fiber - type A is an angora type , type B combines the properties of angora and cashmere and type C is more cashmere like. Molly enjoys dyeing the white and lighter colored fibers with natural and chemical dyes. Because of the protein fiber's inherent porosity, dyes are accepted readily , thus berries , barks, flowers, vegetables and even coffee and tea can be used to achieve a wide range of colors. At their home in Estes Park, Phil and Chris Switzer raise alpacas at SWITZERLAND. Together they have been raising alpacas for about ten years. The alpaca fiber has a fine diameter, smaller than wool , and produces a yarn of unusual softness. The Switzers have planned the breeding of their alpacas to produce a range of natural colors . As compared to the llama, the alpaca is a much smaller, woollier animal. Both animals are native to the high Andes in South America and are members of the camel family. To obtain the alpaca fiber, the animals are sheared. Phil does the shearing. Chris has been weaving for 24 years. She teaches spinning , weaving and workshops on grading the alpaca fiber. She also has written a soft cover book entitled " Spinning Llama and Alpaca" that includes fiber characteristics , cleaning and collecting, shearing preparation, blending , dyeing, spinning, and other relevant topics. It is available from SWITZERLAND ENTERPRISES, P . 0. Box 3800, Estes Park, CO. 80507. Her weavings can be purchased at the Art Center of Estes Park, the Grand Lake Gallery or from the Northern Colorado Weavers Guild. Chris and Phil Switzer and Molly Kemper have been active for several years in the annual ESTES PARK WOOL MARKET. They invite you to the 1996 event next June 6-9 to be held at the Estes Park Fairgrounds. Workshops , animal shows, demonstrations and commercial vendor booths provide fun and opportunities to learn. Further information can be obtained by calling Linda Hinze, Event Coordinator, at (907) 586-6104 . Be sure to mark your calendars and learn more about wool and specialty wools and see the animals that produce them.

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he d ry numbers seem to always co me first when talking about a building . The fourth in ca rnation of Fort Collins High School is a 285,000 square -foot levia than on 68 acres at th e corner of Horsetooth and Timberline . It will hold 1650 stude nt s at the start of the school year this fall. Its gymnasium ca n seat 3400 people, the performing arts cen te r 770 people , and it ca n accommodate 1800 computers in its network. All this and more for about $33 million . So much for the numbers . Outside of math class, high schools are a lot more than just numbers . For many of us, high school was the stage in life when we first learned to drive, first fell in love, and first learned something of responsibility . Dr. Robert Pi ke remembers such things . If there is an authority on the history of FCHS , it is Pi ke. A 1947 graduate who remembers hi s high school years with the total recall of a man who had a wonderful time, the AGE general practitioner wrote and published a history book about the school, Home of the Champions, on its centennial ir. 1989.

"I developed a deep and meaningful affinity for the high school," said Pike, who lives across the street from the old high school building at 1400 Remington Street . "I received an excellent education there and I've become more and more fond of it." According to Pike, FCHS started out 106 years ago with five students in two rooms on the second floor of

The fourth incarnation of FCHS is a 285,000 sq. ft. leviathan on 68 acres at the comer of Horsetooth and Timberline. the Franklin grade school, which stood where Steele's Market now stands at the intersection of Howes and Mountain streets. Kate Ailing was hired as the first principal for the princely sum of $70 a month , although she required a three-month extension in order to get her firstgrade teaching certificate from the state.

The curriculum was straightforward . English , literature and science were stressed. Freshmen studied English composition, arithmetic, U.S. history, drawing and bookkeeping. Sophomores learned rhetoric, American Literature, algebra, drawing , and a half-year each of physical geography and something called Our Government. Juniors had to pass physics, geometry or Latin, another year of drawing, a half-year of general history, physiology and botany and a class guaranteed to cause a raucous school board meeting today, Moral Training. Finally, seniors rounded out their education with English literature, astronomy, trigonometry, a half-year of chemistry and Political Economy. A brief experiment with a course in military tactics in 1894 was junked in 1896 as too expensive. In 1903, the school moved to a new facility located where the Lincoln Center is now . The building cost $35,000 to finish but it didn't begin to address the main problem of the high school: growth . The building had to be expanded twice, once in 1915 and again in 1921 . "Even before the 1921 addition was completed, the school board knew it

needed a new building ," said Pike. in 1920, a man who would be instrumental in constructing the high school on Remington Street was elected to the treasurership of the school district, Louis Clark Moore. According to Pike, Moore was a zealous advocate of a new school building. Passing the $440,000 bond issue was child's play compared to the scrabble that developed over the site. Locations on West Mulberry and Laurel were proposed, along with the Remington Street site, most of which happened to be owned by Moore. Moore originally wanted to sell the land to the district, but after the school board dithered for two months over the site issue, he changed his offer and donated the land to the district instead. FCHS, with its columns and bell tower, opened in September of 1925 to 800 students. Opponents of the location screamed . Their objection? 'The new high school is too far out in the country." To Pike, the old school remains one of the great architectural landmarks in Fort Collins, steeped in 70 years of tradition. Pike didn't title his book, Home of the Champions for nothing. In 1912, a young graduate from Colorado College named George Washington Scott took a job as a geometry teacher and coach at FCHS. From then until 1933, when he retired, FCHS became a national high school powerhouse in track and field. Between 1916 and 1933, the Scott Men never lost the state high school track title. They won the University of Chicago National Interscholastic Track and Field Meet in 1925, 1926 and 1928, placed second in 1924 and 1927 and third in 1929 and 1933. Their third national victory in 1928 gave them permanent possession of the solid silver Chicago Cup which sits in a special trophy case in the new school. Scott could also coach football. He converted his speedy trackmen into an efficient offense and put the heavier men in the defense. In 21 years his record was 123-9-2 with nine of FCHS' 12 state championships. Traditions die hard at FCHS and none of them have lived harder than the school nickname. The Lambkins. FCHS students were not always called Lambkins. Before 1917, they were known as the Beetdiggers or the Farmers. One day FCHS' great foot-

ball and track coach , George Washington Scott, asked students in his math class, "What should we call ourselves?" There was a pause and an unidentified student suggested the nickname that no other school in the United States possesses . "We were the leading sheep and wool producer in the country in the teens," said Pike . "That was the thinking ." The Lambkin nickname has hung on for 78 years despite numerous attempts to replace it. The closest thing to a change occurred in 1980, when art teacher Rick Takahashi drew a snarling gorilla-faced lamb dubbed Clyde . The nasty lamb is used for all sporting events. "We Lambkins love our traditions," Pike said . He can remember dozens of them, from the gathering of choir students in one of the stairwells of the old building on Fridays to the human snake kids used to form on Friday nights before winding down to the American Theatre to see a movie . According to John Brzeinski, current principal of FCHS, the tall sail shape outside the main entrance of the new school is an attempt to bring over the tower of the old school. Now there is a new FCHS, almost twice as large as the old school . Every part of it expandable, according to Brzeinski, except for the gymnasi um and performing arts center. The new school is divided into four wings , all color-coded and all named after streets in town. "We did that because we wanted to be known as part of the entire community ," said Brzeinski . Prospect Street contains social studies, Mulberry houses special education, foreign languages and business education, and Laporte is home to science, math and technology. Linden is home to arts and music. The biggest changes at the new FCHS are its food service operation and its communications systems . For the first time in its history, FCHS will run its own food service system . "We see it as a chance to expand our own curriculum, " Brzeinski said. Four ven dors will be ensconced in the school commons : Beaujo's Pizz a, Ta co Bell, the Terrace Cafe , run by Poudre Valley Hospital , and Good Cents, a pasta and sub shop . But Brzeinski really gets excited when he talks about the techno logical advances built into the new school. It has a centrally-connect-

ed network that will allow students to call up information on CD- ROM or laser di sc from the school library using laptop computers. The network will also allow the school to pull in stuff from satellites and enable teaching from remote sites. Brzeinski says although the building is up and ready to go, there are still some goals to be rea ched . "Right now we have a real need for computer hardware ," said Brzeinski . "Macs and IBM and multimedia instruction. I would love to bring more and more busi ness applications into the classroom . We also have to increase the libra ry book collection . That was sorely neglected in the last ten years . We have the space now and a new aggressive librarian committed to getting that done." Pike finds the new building beautiful and can hardly wait to do c ument another c hapter in the hi story of FCHS . Still , across the street from his house sits the old school he graduated from in 1947. That school is silent now. The throngs of teenagers that fil led it for 70 yea rs are now gone forever. The only question now is what to do with it. "It was built for education ," said Pike firmly . "I like the idea of Parks and Re c using the gym as a youth center but eventually I'd love to see it as a center for the performing arts . I think it would make a wonderful addition to the Lincoln Center. It's still a beautiful building and I want it to be used." Steven Paul Olson is a freelance writer living in Fort Collins who missed his 20year high school reunion last year with no regrets except one . Lori Jean Sandbeck. Through grades 10 and 11, Lori consistently refused to go out with him . She missed his transformation from shy awkward geek to witty penniless writer and he missed the chance to say, "Told 'ia, Lori."

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sa busy Ft. Collins obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Bev Donnelley estimates that she helps deliver over 120 babies a year. But when she talks about the birth of her own ch ild three years ago, it is still with a sense of awe. "Having my child was the best thing I've done in my life." Bev feels one of the realities women face when pursuing careers in medicine, especially in obstetrics and gynecology, is that it is difficult to have a family. "There are certain types of professions women can choose that are akin to normal life, but medicine is not one of them, especially obstetrics." The demands on her time are great and maintaining a normal family life is difficult. "In fact, " she says, "sometimes it's just impossible! It is definitely a balancing act." She's glad she waited to have a child of her own and feels that the maturity she now brings to her new family situation is a definite plus. With her career well-established , it's easier to prioritize and put things in perspective. Dr. Donnelley came to Ft. Collins in 1983 when she joined the Fort Collins Women 's Clinic. A 1982 graduate of the University of Kansas Medical Center, she spent one year working in Aspen prior to moving to Ft. Collins. The Fort Collins Women's Clinic currently has four male and two female physicians on staff as well as three nurse-midwives. Bev feels that there is definitely a need for women in this field. She points out that although some women are still more comfortable with a male physician , others perceive a female obstetrician/gynecologist as more of a "partner" in their health care, in fact, in the near future , half of all new obstetrician/gynecologists wi ll be female . Although the demands on her time are tremendous, Bev is grateful that she is part of a large clinic. Being part of a team allows her some valuable time off to spend with her family. Of course , things don't always work out the way they're supposed to. But at least in theory, she has some time away from work. In spite of a demanding schedule and impossible hours, she remains cheerful and upbeat. She laughs, "The only way you can do this is to really enjoy it!" And it's obvious that Bev Donnelley really does enjoy it!

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hen Jill Rickards graduated from college in 1977, fewer than 20% of all certified public accountants were women. When she moved to Ft. Collins and opened her firm in 1979, there was only one other accounting firm owned and operated by a woman. But Jill has managed to beat the odds and become successfu l in what was, for many years, a male-dominated field. Times have changed and women working as CPAs are no longer an oddity. Jill's firm , Rickards and Co. PC, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants employs seven people, including other CPAs, paraprofessionals and a secretary. Jill enjoys having her own business for several reasons. "For one thing , you have more control over your life." She has enjoyed the excitement and challenge of making things work and enjoys the satisfaction of meeting those challenges successfully. "In a corporate environment you spend too much time playing politics and working with people who are not always on your side," says Jill. Not surprisingly, her busiest time of year is tax season. Organization and tight scheduling are a must to survive the work load compression during this time of year. During the "off season " Jill tries to give employees more flexible hours. However, audits, litigation support, and management consulting keep her firm busy year round. The mother of an 11 year old and a 15 year old , Jill says it's definitely difficult to find enough time for her family "When you own your own business you are married to your job! It is difficult to balance family, community service, entrepreneurship and a social life." Her best advice to other women wanting to work for themselves? "Take the risk and go for it. Women are very capable of surviving in business today." She strongly recommends finding a mentor to ease you through the early problems. "Do your homework, get organized , and get qualified professional people to help you through ," Jill advises.

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he's 40-something and still going to school. That's how much Kate Duncan , Director of Rivendell School believes in education. Continued education , no matter what your age, is important to Kate . She attributes her success to keeping her options open, remaining active, and continued training in her field. She has a masters degree in elementary education but is in the process of comp leting a Type D certification at CSU in administration . Kate has been involved in teaching most of her life. Prior to taking the position of Rivendell's Director three years ago, Kate taught for a total of 18 years in Ft. Collins, both through Poudre R1 and Rivendell. Her job is comp lex and challenging. She implements discipline, evaluates and hires staff, handles budget responsibilities and teaches in the classroom. She and her staff are dedicated to what Rivendell stands for and they want to be there. She points to the individualized programs and the multi-age grouping of students that allows children to progress at their own pace. Strong parent involvement, a close-knit staff, and creative freedom are additional benefits. Her free time is devoted to her family (her husband, two teenage children , and two adult stepchildren) and to the community. She feels it is important to find a satisfying way to volunteer in the community no matter how busy you are. However, most of Kate's time is devoted to education. "I love my job and I get as much back from it as I put into it, it's a wonderful place to be! "

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t's 4:50 p.m. and Diane Jones calmly answers the phone. She 's been in meetings all day, but takes time for just one more call. But that's what most peop le expect from the Deputy City Manager of Ft. Collins. Diane has a Bachelors Degree in humanities and secondary education as wel l as a Masters in psychology and counseling. Before coming to Ft Collins, Diane was the Assistant City Manager in Gresham , Oregon. She has also counseled with school principals on how to work with people in the community and how to build good relations with co-workers. "It is so important to have good communication skills and a willingness to try new things even when you feel uncomfortable." Diane advises. Diane says she doesn't think too much about city government being dominated by men. She says she just loves what she does. According to Diane , she gets to make things better in her job .. "That," says Diane, "is great." Diane loves to learn. Her job enables her to utilize her ski lls and learn new ones. "If you 're not wi lling to keep learning you are going to be left in the dust," warns Diane. But Diane says that part of the reason she loves her job is because she gets to work with wonderful people. "I have been fortunate to work with a lot of real ly great people. People who are bright and creative. You can't succeed by yourself. You need to work in teams, " says Diane. "When you start working someplace, make sure to be clear about the expectations- what they expect from you and what you expect from them ," advises Diane.

ary McCambridge is busy. Today she is planning her family vacation , performing her duties at Bank One, and spending extra time with her family. But, she wo uld have it no other way. Mary moved to Colorado in 1982 after working at in an Illinois bank for ten years. In those ten years she moved up from the teller lines to the position of the President's assistant. So, how does one move up the corporate ladder? Well , according to Mary , being assertive, not being afraid to take chances , and doing new things is the recipe for success in the business world . Mary also advises, "You have to like what you are doing . It is also important to do things that are not always comfortable! " Mary is now the Vice President and Banking Center Manager for Bank One. She is married to a professor at Colorado State University. Betwee n the two of them , they have five children ranging in age from 13 to 24, and one big dog. "The biggest problem in being a working mother is making time for the Halloween and Valentine parties," says Mary. But as Mary was quick to point out, having a supportive spouse is imperative. She says it helps when there are too many things to do in the day. Mary feels her success is mostly due to her love for her job, but she also admits that she was given a lot of opportunities. "When I started out in Colorado, I was given the opportunity to prove myself, and did well enough to be moved up to middle management. " It is important, Mary feels, for everyone , especially young women , to build trust and confidence with those you work with daily. "Always remember to do your best at all times and be competent."

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Sell everything you own Invest in a good stock. When the stock goes up, sell it. If it don't go up, don't buy it. ill Rogers' good, humorous advice. (Hindsight is perfect, isn't it?) We know it takes a little touch of the crystal ball to invest successfully, but being successful doesn't need to be elusive. Put in some time and study and make it work for you . A guy thing? I don 't think so. However, until now, male investors seemed to begin learning about finance at earlier ages than women . With the middle-aging of the baby-boomers, women have been refusing to ignore or to be ignored in handling the household finances. Many are the head of their household. Women are no longer abdicating control of their finances and futures to father , husband, brother , son, etc. Finally, we recognize that dollars are green, not blue or pink.

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money out that long, h you're no longer ,..,.,..... ,n.-. It's obvious. <>tbti<>~路 il"'<> tell us that few Americans toward this goal. We know what to be successful , but it takes disci 1. Choose a balanced portfolio of assets . 2. Exercise . Study, learn , pay attention , and exerci se discipline - spend less money than you make. 3. Avoid danger. Never go for a "hot" deal. Don't use a short term measuring stick for long-term investments. Don't panic. 4. Have regular check-ups with a financial professional.

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"This is a center for learning about fiber arts and a place where local fiber artists of Northern Colorado can display their finished work," explains managing artist Shirley Ellsworth of Lambspun . "We offer a location that is a meeting place for artists. There are two dozen artists that come here on a regular basis . They are very supportive of each other." Ellsworth opened Lambspun in 1991 on West Oak Street. She was involved because of her concern about the poor quality of materials available, and her commitment to offer the highest quality materials for artists. Lambspun was

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well received by the community and quickly earned a reputation as a quality supplier of fibers and yarns. The limited amount of parking available and the difficulties of holding classes in a small space prompted Ellsworth to search for a new location. In November 1994, Lambspun moved into the Fisher homestead at 1101 East Lincoln Avenue. "The Fisher homestead offers us a rural, country ambiance," says Shirley. "Because of our niche, we advertise worldwide and people will look for us. Being a landmark is a plus. "

Lambspun also works with animal growers to process their fibers into yarns for the grower to knit or weave. Their ultimate goal is to go from fiber to yarns to finished garment and offer complete control to the artist. "We take the best qualities of natural fibers and blend them together. In the textile market worldwide , there is an increasing acceptance that this is the way to go," says Ellsworth. "We can capture the best qualities of each yarn by blending fibers together." In primitive cultures, weaving, spinning, and dyeing occupied a central role. These arts had been neglected for many years but are now enjoying a renewed popularity. "Fiber arts are very tactile. They allow an individual to use their hands and create something tangible and this is missing in our fast paced, high tech life of today," Ellsworth explains. "Many students come here to do something for themselves. They have often wanted to try weaving or spinning but have never pursued the opportunity. For others, fiber arts are a way of connecting with their heritage and ancestry." Lambspun is currently displaying weavings by Sandy Dunn, a CSU fiber arts major . There is also a studio, where Tapestries by Shanne Hilleman is located . Hilleman teaches tapestry classes. Call Lambspun at 484-1998 or 1800-558-5262 for additional information .

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Galleries Galore FORT COLLINS Clara Hatton Gallerv, 491-6774, Colorado State University Fort Collins Museum. 221-6738, 200 Mathews. Through October 1, "Nature Photography", North Gallery. October 3-November 5, Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibit. KC Prints and Frames, 221-5105 , 173 North College Avenue . September through November, Featuring western artists Frank McCarthy, Howard Terpning, James Reynolds, Bev Doolittle, Judy Larson , Maija and many others. Lincoln Center, 221-6735 , 417 West Magnolia. September 14-0ctober 26, Ninth annual Colorado State University International Invitational Poster Exhibition , all galleries. Opening reception September 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. lloyd's Art Center. 482-2218, 216 North College Avenue September through November, Exhibition of paintings, sculpture, photography and pottery by local artists. Trimble Court. 221-0051 , 118 Trimble Court in Historic Old Town Fort Collins September through November, Featuring pottery, stained glass and jewelry by regional artists.

DeMott Gallery, 593-0244, 1325 North Cleveland September through November, Paintings, sculptures and limited edition prints by national and regional artists. Featuring the works of John DeMott, Kang Cho, Fritz White, Lisa Danielle and Steve Elliott. Gallery East, 667-6520, Lincoln and 10th Street September through November, Featuring original paintings by Jim Biggers, Sharon Hults, Ellie Weakley and Rick Stoner and bronze sculptures by regional artists. Horse Of Course Gallery, 667-1510,314 East Fourth Street September through November, Featuring works by equine artists from the United States. Autumn Gallery Walk scheduled for September. Call for details. Loveland Museum and Gallery, 962-2410, Fifth and Lincoln September 2-November 26, Contemporary Beads and Beadwork: Innovative Directions, Art Gallery. Workshops and demonstrations will take place at the Loveland Museum every Saturday from September 16 through November 11. Call 962-2410 to register. September 16-0ctober 27, Posters, Foote Gallery. Satellite exhibition in conjunction with the Colorado State University International Invitational Poster Exhibition 1995.

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ost of us live in the world of the horizontal, where the floors and sidewalks are level. Except for the occasional staircase, we rarely leave this land. Well, welcome to the world of the vertical, where the arboreal creature buried in the timeless depth of our genes leaps out and up a wall and conversation is peppered with worlds like jug, chicken-neck, bouldering, crack and screamer. "It's something all ages can do," said John Degenhardt, a sales associate at the Mountain Shop talking about rock climbing . "Yesterday I climbed with a guy who was over 60. The day before yesterday I climbed with somebody who was 17. Some people like the thrill, some like the status of being a climber." Although the idea of teaching your child to cling to a smooth rock face may send an adrenaline surge straight to the heart, Liz Grenard, a rock climber and climbing director at Healthworks, says it's actually a very good family activity. "Hey, family combination right here, " said Grenard, pointing to Carol and Anna McConica of Fort Collins. Carol smiles and the three joke as she slips into her rock shoes and then tackles an indoor wall. "I've had 3 year old kids take indoor classes. We have a lot of father-daughter, mother-son teams come in here. " It may be that without indoor climbing there wouldn't be too many children taking up the sport. Indoor climbing walls - textured, angled concrete studded with various-sized handholds - are safer than putting on a pair of rock shoes and taking on Horsetooth Rock. Indoor wall climbing began in Britain, according to Grenard, because the climate is so rainy that English rock climbers rarely got the chance to get much practice unless they left the country. They <?>riginally started as a way for experienced climbers to hone weak points of their technique but have become popular with beginners because safety harnesses have made mistakes substantially less painful. "You don't Have problems with rockfall, you don't have bad weather because you're in a controlled environment and it's a lot safer," said Grenard. Tracy Hickey, eo-owner of Inner Strength rock gym, opened her place a little more than 15 months ago. Rock climbers have been trying out the r-outes on the 28 to 32-foot high concrete walls at Inner Strength at the rate of 100 a month. A lot of tlilose climbers have 1:5een children. "The weekends are our family times ," said Hickey, "and a lot of time tl:le kids are better than mom and dad." She stands in a pit layered with pea-rock as children scramble like spiders up concrete walls that tower above her. A teenage boy clings to one wall, trying to figure out how to reach a tiny handhold while his younger brother is on the ground. The younger brother shouts advice as he

holds onto a belaying rope , a safety feature that keeps his brother from plummeting to the floor should he lose his grip. "A lot of the time children have to belay their parents," Hickey said. "This puts them in a different position , where they have to be responsible ." Hickey and Grenard both say one benefit for children that comes from rock climbing is ~that it gives misfits a '" chance to find their niche . "There are kids that don't excel in normal sports that discover they can excel at climbMiles Hains placed 2nd in ing," Grenard said. under eleven climbing " In this town, chilcompetition at Inner Strength. ?ren's climbi~g is takIng off, " sa1d Kelly Roberts of REI , the sporting goods chain that recently moved into Fort Collins. "They have climbing walls going up in the schools. A lot of the climbing areas around here are free and some of them are world class . " Rock climbing depends on balance and technique more than many activities. A climber doesn't necessarily have to be in shape to climb but he should remember two basic things: keep your butt in close to the rock and remember to push with the legs . "I've seen so many beginners stick their butts out and try to power themselves up with their arms ," said Grenard. "That's the quickest way to get tired . And if you stick your butt out, you make it real easy for gravity to pull you off. You have to learn to keep the arms extended and hang off your bone structure. " This is oversimplification, of course. The best thing to do if you're interested in rock climbing is to take a class. Healthworks and Inner Strength offer classes on a regular basis and REI held its first wall climbing classes in August, according to Kari Kolsrud , REI 's climbing specialist. Outdoor climbing schools can be found at the Camp Six Alpine School and Desert Ice Guides in Fort Collins and Colorado Mountain School in Estes Park. Wall Climbing is one facet of the rock climbing jewel. If you can make it to the top of the wall at, say, Inner Strength , that doesn't mean you're set to take on the outdoors. Outdoor climbing is the real thing and very different. "Absolutely different, " said Kolsrud. "We get a lot of people doing hard routes inside thinking they can lead outside. Huh-uh. " Outdoors , rock climbing becomes a struggle not only against your own limitations but the rock and the elements . Rain makes the rock slick, handholds suddenly disintegrate , the sun can feel like a spike drilling into your scalp. Walls have ratings too . Climbers use the Yosemite Scale, which runs from 5.0 to 5.14. Five-point-oh is relatively easy, with lots of handholds . The difference

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between a sheet of glass and a 5.14 wall seems to be that you can't see through the wall. When you 're a beginner, most sporting goods shops are pretty unanimous on the question of what you need. Those needs are simple, a chalk bag to hold the chalk to keep your hands dry, a harness that fits around your waist and thighs with a belaying device and a pair of rock shoes. Rock shoes don't differ too much from sneakers except the soles are smooth and coated with a special kind of sticky leather that increases a climber's control with the rock. The shoes run anywhere between $100 and $140 for a beginner's pair. A basic set of gear, which includes the shoes plus harness, belay device, karabiner- a special metal clip for hooking yourself to a rope- and helmet would run somewhere in the neighborhood of $240. From there , things get more complicated and expensive , depending on what you choose to do. For example, Grenard divides rock climbing into five classifications . First is traditional climbing. The first climber carries large metal cams and nuts which are wedged into cracks as he ascends. Ropes are fastened to cables protruding out of these devices and clipped to the climber's harness in case he falls . When he reaches the end of his pitch - usually 165 feet - the second climber ascends , removing the gear from the rock piece by piece and returning it to the leader. Obviously if you want to do this , you have to spend money for a set of gear. The rope , harness, a complete set of nuts or cams - called a rack - and helmet would put you back about $1 ,000. Second is sport climbing, which has climbers following a standard route marked by preplaced gear. Third is bouldering, basically used by beginners. Bouldering never takes you far off the ground and its practitioners resemble bugs crawling over a rock. The point, according to Grenard, is to practice different movements. It is probably the least risky of all outdoor climbing , although you need to be sharp. "You may not be very far off the ground but you can still fall and break your ankles ," said Grenard . Fourth is aid climbing. In traditional or sport climbing, gear is used as a safety measure. In aid climbing, the gear is fundamental. You put a metal nut into a crack and step in the cable loop coming out of it. Fifth is the extreme stuff -soloing. Soloing is incredibly dangerous. Rock climbing Liz Grenard enjoys local climbing as well without any as traveling to explore other climbing gear. It is adventures.

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called the purest form of climbing and lunacy, depending on who you talk to. "Soloing, that's the crazy stuff," said Grenard. "I don't do that. The people who do it are looking for something else than climbing. They call it a spiritual experience." She shrugs. Because it's more dangerous than indoor climbing, psychology plays a big part in deciding whether to tackle a certain climb. It's a difficult thing to explain . "Balance, strength and endurance are what you use most," said Degenhardt, "but more than that it's a psychological kind of thing. I backed off a route yesterday and I knew I could do it. It was bad juju. Wasn't the time." One of the reasons rock climbing is so popular in Colorado is the same reason Willie Sutton robbed banks they were where the money was and this is where the rocks are. Fort Collins is home to a world-class bouldering area in Horsetooth Mountain Park. "Horsetooth has the premier bouldering area on the Front Range," said Degenhardt. "You can go there and work out all sorts of problems. It's probably the best way to get in shape because you don't have to hike a long way through brush. Just follow the road." Another handy local area for bouldering is the Tropics, located at the far west end of Laporte Street. Greyrock is also a spot where you can watch climbers do their stuff. You don't have to go too far away from Fort Collins either to find great climbing opportunities . Degenhardt mentions the Lumpy Ridge area near Rocky Mountain National Park as a terrific area, along with Boulder Canyon , El Dorado Canyon and the Flatirons near Boulder. Grenard adds Vedauwoo State Park, located in Wyoming between Cheyenne and Laramie and featuring large, misshapen formations, as a great rock climbing zone. The rock is here, the gear is here, the experts are here. If you've ever had the urge to climb something and see what the world looks like from there , this place offers you that chance . Take a class, never go alone and never let anyone bully or push you into doing something you think is beyond your abilities. Get vertical! Steven Paul Olson is a free lance writer from Fort Collins. The last thing he climbed was a tree at the age of thirteen.

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ter; and Poud re High School. Sh e ma rried her high school sweetheart Jack Lundt-who now teaches science at Fort Collins High and at Poudre High in the International Baccalaureate program . She taught physical education an d coached volleyball , basketball, track, and softball at Wellington , Blevi n s a nd Poudre before becoming the Activ itie s Director at Poudre. She was selected as principal in 1991. Her love for musi c found her as accompanist for the Poudre singing groups when sh e wa s a high school student and long into her administrative role . In keeping with her roots , Sandy has been in charge of musi c at Poudre Canyon Chapel for 25 years from June through September. Neither Karen nor Sandy originally had the goal of becoming a high school principal. Karen's goal has been to impact people 's learning in a positive manner. She has a strong belief that "people who have knowledge have power" and sh e wants to be instrumental in ma k in g knowledge accessible to all students on an equal basis. The move from the classroom to the principal 's office has meant that she reaches students by providing support , guidance , and vision for the Rocky staff and community. "I'm a perfectionist," she says with a smile and those who work with Karen know that. They also know that she believes in having many people involved in decision-making-involvement is criti cal to the success of any venture . Thus, her school operates with high staff and community involvemen t. That doesn 't mean everyone agrees with every outcome ; it does mean that different opinions have a forum . The impact of constant moving in her early years was positive for Kare n. Her

fathe r worked for the ra ilroad and the famil y moved frequently among small tow ns like Kremmling, Leadville and Gl enwood Springs. Karen learned "to be prepared for change, to be flexible, and to make new friends ." Her father would come home on Friday evening, the family wo ul d pack and would be at the new town on Monday morning. "For me, it was positive; change doesn't bother me now," she notes. Sandy credits Reid Pope, the first principal of Poudre High, with giving her opportunity to grow into leadership and setting an example of integrity, honesty, strong wo rk ethic, and belief in kids. Reid w as "an in credible mentor ," muses Sandy. A nd she keeps the focus he sta rt ed , say ing , "Poudre has always revolved aro und the kids." Another hero was her father, the late Stan Case , who set th e examp le of community leader. From him Sandy learned to believe in the importance of the commun ity . His "conti nued beli ef in me , and the visions he held for the commun ity, his fam ily, himself, and his belief in God were insp irations to me." Chal lenges facing these leaders have been sim ilar in recent years as both Poud re Hi gh and Rocky Mountain High have rest ructu red their programs and remodeled thei r bu ildings. San dy and Karen speak with pride when th ey tal k about the restructuring process. Both schools engaged in intensive study by staff, students, and parents before emerg ing with Poudre's Pathways and Rocky's Block. Karen noted that the process of tai lor ing curricu lum to students' needs and staff expertise paved th e way for the construction project to be successful. And both schools are called upon freq uently to show visitors from

around the country their plans for delivering education that meets the needs of a new century. At Poudre, students have a traditional six periods but the curriculum has been reworked to reflect student interests through "pathways" that give learning a theme - Arts & Humanities, Business & Technology, and Science & Math. Sandy says that doubling the square footage of Poudre High has provided her the biggest learning experience of her life . While overseeing the sixteen million dollar project, she's learned the vocabulary of construction , architecture, furnishings, electrical wiring. She also knows how to move kids, books , desks, and teachers from one space to another over a weekend. A classy dresser, Sandy dons a hard-hat and makes it look like part of professional attire. Karen faced the same challenges at Rocky where the seventeen million dollar, two and a half year project added 11 0,000 square feet to the building for a total of 280 ,000 square feet. As we spoke, Karen mentioned that ten semitrailers of furniture were to arrive soonand the spaces weren't ready. So arranging the unloading , assembling, and placement were foremost on her to-do list. Both women give credit to staff, students, and parents who kept their sense of humor through the construction. Karen described the new commons area at Rocky as "a kids environment, a warm environment," featuring rocks brought from a Rocky Mountain quarry that form a type of central stage. Students can perform , or sit and visit. Both say the buildings are "exciting for the community something to be proud of." What makes Rocky Mountain High a special spot? No hesitation here, "From the first day I walked in I felt comfortable . It was warm , inviting and excellence was , and is, a commitment." And what 's special about Poudre ? ''The kids and the staff," Sandy responds firmly. Poudre has the most diverse student population with kids coming from mountain canyons , near the Wyoming border , eastern plains , Wellington , LaPorte , the city , and northeast side of town. That uniqueness is "a wonderful gift that helps us teach broad lessons" about understanding diversity. These are women who have a passion for kids and for learning . Says Sandy , "Kids are our hope , our dreams , our future . There isn 't anything more rewarding than having a student who has struggled, come to you with thanks for believing in him." And Karen adds, "People are basically good and want to learn. They want to be successful." Her role is to set up systems that encourage the success. "Seeing people - students and adults develop. That's the reward. What could be more exciting than seeing people learn and grow?" With public education in the spotlight, often negatively, both Sandy and Karen want their schools to reflect the positive. To do that, they are involved in community activities and invite the community to

join them. Sandra continues her musical involvement serving as accompanist during the winter months at Evangelical Covenant Church . Respite Care holds a

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special place in her life. She is a member of PEO Chapter G, the Old Poudre City Corporation Board, Phi Delta Kappa and educator's professional groups. She was the first to receive the Colorado High School Administrators Music Educator of the Year award, and has been a keynote speaker at state leadership and peer conferences. Karen served as Poudre Association of School Executives president two years ago, a time consuming duty that gave her opportunity to be "part of the solution. I'm not a person to stand back and criticize

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are baJically good and want to learn. Seeing people --JtudentJ and adultJ -develop. ThatJ the reward.~~ - Karen Dixon others. I commit to sharing the tasks." Her work in administration led her peers to present her the PDK award for leadership. Karen is pleased with the business partnerships that have been forged with the high school and is actively involved in those. Each manages to have a life outside of work. For Sandy and Jack, living on 3.5 acres north of town gives space for relax-

ation and they take Walter, John , Mitchie, and Bonanza - the llamas - on camping trips. Karen and Keith, who is superintendent of schools in Faribault, Minnesota, share a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of children , their own as well as others . Their five children all live in the area and though , currently, Keith and Karen work in separate communit ies with quite demanding jobs, they function as a family because each family member respects the other's commitment. Being female and in a position of authority doesn't faze either woman . Karen notes that men and women do think differently. She believes women to be more interested in developing relationships and that's a plus. And it is true that women often have to work harder to gain respect. Sandy summed it up in offering advice that applies widely, "You have the power to choose how you're going to look at something ; that is within ." Looking to the future of education, Karen notes that society has changed and she believes that public education must also make changes . In that process educators need to do a better job of explaining what public education does right. Parents need accurate information to make the best decisions and that requires a different kind of marketing . Changing a large institution is not easy and requires patience, wisdom , research , and a willingness to take calculated risks. She 's "personally concerned about violence and what 's happening to our youth." That's one of the motivations for providing a safe environment. Many kids are more concerned with safety than with learning ." She'd like to change that. Sandy adds that "education must meet the needs in a rapidly changing society. The question is : Are we preparing kids for the next step of learning? That's our job." And her advice to young educators is to "Listen , since at any given time we are either the teacher or the learner. We never know which opportunity is coming -so pay attention." Karen believes in building strong, honest relationships among the entire community and she says with intensity, "I like what I do . I love the challenges the excitement, the people. I don't want to be anywhere else ." She is the calculated risk-taker who listens, researches, and helps people move forward . Sandy's passion for kids sets the stage at Poudre. "Seeing people become something they didn 't know they could be" is the reward of helping people grow and learn . And that's the role of a principal who is a "leader of leaders, a creator of community, facilitator of knowledge , keeper of the vision , and ultimately the one who must believe in the good of all of the people." Style salutes Sandy and Karen as women providing leadership with substance and individuality. The community is a better place because they are here. Carol Ann Hix on is an educator and occasional writer.

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