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graceful, most charming manner possible.”
According to the most cited version, the Chinese called the brown water drink “Kia;” which evolved into “Cha” and later in England it was called Te; thus, the modern reference.
The Japanese enthusiasm for tea led to architectural designs based on tea ceremonies called tea houses. The societal hostesses of Japan, the Geisha, began specializing in tea ceremonies, and somewhere the Zen concept of tea turned into more of a Wall Street-type concept. The tea ceremony became competitive when Japan’s wealthiest began holding tea tournaments, where nobles had to guess the various tea blends. They competed for rich material items like silk and jewelry – the opposite of tea’s Zen philosophy.
Regardless, it’s one word that is universal worldwide.
THE ROOTS OF TEA Actual tea is made from the young leaves of variations of the camellia plant, native to the Far East. The plant thrives in tropical climates, and major plantations are found in India, Sri Lanka, Tibet and China.
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Tea is categorized into four types: white, oolong, green and black teas, depending on the fermentation process. Black tea, for example, is fully fermented; the leaves are crushed to increase the amount of sap from the leaves. The sap oxidizes to a dark color and has a sharp flavor.
Tea remained the fashionable drink of the wealthy in the Dutch capitol of Hague. Portugal had gained the first right of
Brewing tea is an art akin to cultures, from the Russians, who often make their teas as strong as espresso coffee and then dilute them to taste, to the most common technique of boiling water and adding tea to a cup of water. In some cultures, the brewing of tea is ceremonious.
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Dutch ships transported tea to France, Holland and the Baltic countries. As the price fell with the increase of tea shipments, tea became available in apothecaries and area food shops. By 1650, the Dutch were trading throughout the West. Dutchman Peter Stuyvesant brought the first tea to America to colonists in the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam (known today as New York). When England acquired the colony, the Dutch consumption of tea was more than all of England. Samples of tea reached England around 1653, and tea became so popular there it replaced ale as the national drink of England. A Spot of Tea... Continued on Page 3
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AFTERNOON TEA IN ENGLAND The tea craze had engulfed England as it earlier had in France and Holland. All levels of society were drinking tea. At the time tea was introduced to the British, there were two main meals in England – breakfast and dinner. There was a long period in between, until Anna, Duchess of Bedford, invited friends to an additional “meal” that included small cakes, bread and butter, assorted sweets and tea. The “meal” usually took place at 5 p.m.; and soon other socialites followed suit, and tea service emerged. The Brits had developed their own ceremony. Servants made the tea and brought it to the hostess, who was practically draped in China porcelain, as she awaited her guests. The afternoon tea cuisine progressed to tiny sandwiches, pates, toasted breads with jams and traditional British pastries like scones and crumpets. Tea service grew into two forms – high and low. Low tea was served in the earlier part of the afternoon in wealthy homes, where they served gourmet snacks. High tea – late afternoon – became the main meal of the middle and lower classes and consisted of dinner items like roast beef and mashed potatoes. Whether high or low, tea was the mainstay. Little did the British know that tea would eventually become the stimulus that set the American Revolution in motion.
When the tea trend spread throughout the colonies, it became a chief commodity of trade between the colonies and England. By 1720, tea trade had centered in Boston, New York and Philadelphia.
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• The destroyed tea was worth 10,000 pounds in English money, equal to $1 million today.
FROM TEA TO SHINING TEA The Tea Party in America has been gaining momentum from coast to coast. Although popular in thought, the Tea Party is not based on the Boston Tea Party. The Tea Party began creating a stir in 2009 when the leader of Young Americans for Liberty, Trevor Leach, organized protests against New York taxes. Since then, the Tea Party has risen in the political arena as a viable threat to the two-party system. A Teacup Full • Experienced tea pickers collect by hand up to 70 pounds of tea in a day • One tea bush will produce tea for at least 50 years.
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• On June 10, 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and collects a charge in a jar when the kite is struck by lightning, enabling him to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning. Inventor Franklin coined a number of terms used today, including “battery,” “conductor” and “electrician.” • On June 7, 1893, Mohandas Gandhi commits his first act of civil disobedience. Gandhi, a young Indian lawyer working in South Africa, refused to comply with racial segregation rules on a South African train and was forcibly ejected. • On June 6, 1949, George Orwell’s novel of a dystopian future, “1984,” is published. The novel’s all-seeing leader, known as “Big Brother,” becomes a universal symbol for intrusive government and oppressive bureaucracy. It described a grim vision of a future where all citizens are watched constantly and language is twisted to aid in oppression.
• On June 11, 1955, a racing car in Le Mans, France, goes out of control and crashes into stands filled with spectators, killing 82 people. The tragedy in the famous 24-hour race led to a ban on auto racing in several nations.
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• On June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats repeatedly attack the USS Liberty in international waters off Egypt’s Gaza Strip. In all, 34 Americans were killed and 171 were wounded. Israel later apologized for the attack, claiming that it had mistaken the Liberty for an Egyptian ship. • On June 9, 1973, Secretariat becomes the first horse since Citation in 1948 to win America’s coveted Triple Crown -the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. In 1999, ESPN added Secretariat to the list of Top 50 North American athletes of the 20th century, the only non-human on the list. • On June 12, 1987, in one of his most famous Cold War speeches, President Ronald Reagan challenges Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin Wall, a symbol of the repressive Communist era in a divided Germany. Two years later East and West Germans did break down the infamous barrier.
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LEG CRAMPS CRAMP SLEEP DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For several years I have had spasms in my left leg at night while asleep. Now I get them in my right leg. They are intense and painful. My calcium is normal. I have taken magnesium and leg-cramp pills without results. I have put soap in the bed, used mustard and tried many other home remedies without any luck. I would be indebted for any other suggestions you might offer. -- S.G. ANSWER: Nighttime leg muscle cramps are another one of the joys of aging. Why? I don’t know. A cramp is a sustained, painful muscle contraction. In a very small number of people, low blood calcium or magnesium, an underactive thyroid gland and dysfunctions of the kidney or liver might be the cause. For most, a cause cannot be found. Quinine was a favorite remedy. Now quinine has a limited use -- only for malaria. It has potentially dangerous side effects that make it unwarranted for muscle cramps. Some find that tonic water stops their cramps. That’s fine that they do; the amount of quinine in tonic water is quite small. There is evidence that the heart and blood pressure drug diltiazem can be useful. Vitamin B complex -- a mixture of the B vitamins, including B-6 -- also has some support for its use. Stretching the leg muscles three times a day and again before going to bed might prevent cramps. One exercise is standing on the lowest step of a stair with heels projecting off the edge of that stair. Raise high on your toes and then slowly lower yourself until the heels are
Some have found that a warm bath taken before heading to bed stops their cramps. The booklet on restless leg syndrome and nighttime cramps offers a more lengthy treatment of this annoying problem. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 306W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.
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For years, “cold packing� -- treating vegetable-packed jars in a hot-water bath -- was the favored method for green beans and tomatoes, vegetables still popular among home canners. The technique was based on pre-World War II science when microbiology was still in its infancy, she said. Food scientists now know that water-bath canning is not safe for low-acid foods, which includes vegetables, meats and vegetable-meat combinations, Fauser said. “CI Botulinum goes active when it’s canned,� she said. “It particularly likes low-acid, air-free environments, as in canning jars with low-acid vegetables. “It’s undetected by taste or smell, but one taste can produce potentially deadly stroke-like symptoms,� Fauser said.
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Tomatoes are borderline acidic, so safeguards include added lemon juice and increased processing times for many tomato products, Fauser said. Tested recipes use processing times based on the specific recipe’s pH, the size of the jar, thickness of the product and even altitude. “That’s why home canners need to stick to tested recipes and follow procedures precisely,� Fauser said. “Just because the recipe has been published in a book doesn’t mean it’s been tested. There’s no requirement for recipes to be safety tested,� Fauser said. “The bottom line is that you have to take the safety into your own hands
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If you can’t find pickling spice, use some (or all) of the ingredients in the pickling spice recipe below to add a boost of flavor to your refrigerator pickles. This recipe also works well for all types of peppers, just omit the dill weed and dill seeds, and the red pepper flakes. 12 (3 to 4 inch long) pickling cucumbers 2 cups water 1 3/4 cups white vinegar 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh dill weed 3 tablespoons sugar 8 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 tablespoon pickling spice* 1 1/2 teaspoons dill seed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste 4 sprigs fresh dill weed 1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, water, vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic, salt, pickling spice, dill seed and red pepper flakes. Stir, and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, until the sugar and salt dissolve.
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2. Remove the cucumbers to three sterilized, 1 1/2 pint wide-mouth jars, placing 4 cucumbers into each jar. Ladle in the liquid from the bowl to cover. Place a sprig of fresh dill into each jar, and seal with lids. Refrigerate for 10 days before eating. Use within 1 month. *Pickling Spice Mix 2 cinnamon sticks, broken 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon juniper berries 1 teaspoon crumbled whole mace 1 teaspoon dill seeds 4 dried bay leaves 1 small piece dried ginger Mix together all ingredients. Store in a small, airtight jar up to 2 months. Makes about 1/4 cup. (Information courtesy of University of Missouri Extension Services.)
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“True Grit” (PG-13) -- It takes not only true grit, but a 10-gallon hat filled with chutzpah to remake one of John Wayne’s most iconic films -- and to pull it off successfully and with style. The Coen brothers have done just that. Hailee Steinfeld stars as Mattie Ross, a 14-year-old girl who hires crusty, old marshall Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to hunt down Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), the man who murdered her father. A supporting cast featuring Matt Damon and Barry Pepper,
“American: The Bill Hicks Story” (Unrated) -- Like Lenny Bruce and Andy Kaufman before him, Bill Hicks was an uncompromising, groundbreaking comedian who died before his time. Considered too controversial for network television (even late-night), Hicks took his act to Great Britain, where he found the fame that eluded him in America. This amazing documentary tells Hicks’ story via rare performance footage, interviews with friends and family, and animated sequences. “The Man Who Would Be King” (PG) -- For decades, director John Huston (“The Maltese Falcon,” “The African Queen”) wanted to bring this classic Rudyard Kipling story to the screen. He originally wanted Clark Gable and Humphrey Bogart, but Bogie died before the project could get off the ground. Finally, in 1975, Huston found his perfect cast in Sean
Connery and Michael Caine as Victorian-era soldiers Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnahan, who travel to the remote Himalayan country of Kafiristan, where Daniel claims to be the reincarnated Alexander The Great in order to con the natives of their massive treasure. This grand tale of High Adventure has finally gotten the Blu-ray release it deserves. If you love a rollicking yarn filled with action and romance, “The Man Who Would Be King” is a perfect addition to your home video library. “Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology (1978-2006)” (PG) -- Speaking of Blu-ray re-releases, this massive eight-disc boxed set not only contains all the Superman films (from 1978’s “Superman: The Movie” through 2006’s “Superman Returns”), but also some 20 hours of special features, including the 1951 George Reeves feature “Superman and the Mole-Men” and four Superman-inspired Looney Tunes.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of possibilities begin to open up by midweek. Some seem more appealing than others. But wait for more facts to emerge later on before you consider which to choose.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Current Angels skipper Mike Scioscia. 2. Boston’s Jim Rice had 406 total bases in 1978. 3. Paul Hackett (1998-2000). 4. Vince Carter, with 9,420 points. 5. It was the 1999-2000 season. 6. Nineteen games. 7. True. He held the WBA cruiserweight belt (1986-88) and the IBF and WBC cruiserweight belts (1987-88) before going on to win world heavyweight titles.
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Sutcliffe was the original bass player of The Beatles. A talented artist, he died at age 22 of a brain hemorrhage. 2. The Guess Who, in 1970. The song shot to No. 1 on the charts. 3. “Baby Workout.” While appearing on stage in 1975, Wilson suffered a heart attack. Failure to resuscitate him quickly left him in a coma until he died in 1984. 4. Cleveland, likely chosen because that’s where DJ Alan “Moondog” Freed hosted the first rock concert in 1952. 5. The legendary Bo Diddley, in 1960. The album title was probably a takeoff on “Have Gun -- Will Travel,” a television Western of the time. 6. Honey Cone, a girl group from Los Angeles. The 1971 song climbed the charts to No. 1, as did their next song, “Stick-Up,” released the same year.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bravo to the determined Bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your Taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week’s end. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to consider stepping back from the task at hand for a while. This could help you get a better perspective on what you’ve done and what still needs to be done. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your keen Cancerian insight should help you determine whether a new offer is solid or just more fluff ‘n’ stuff. The clues are all there, waiting for you to find them. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being ignored is difficult for any proud Leo or Leona. But pushing yourself back into the spotlight might be unwise. Instead, let things work themselves out at their own pace. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Trying to uncover a colleague’s secret under the pretext of showing concern is illadvised. Control your curiosity in order to avoid raising resentment in the workplace.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some surprises are expected to accompany a number of changes that will continue through part of next week. At least one could involve a romantic situation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might be upset by some of your critics. But most of your associates continue to have faith in your ability to get the job done, and done well. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A workplace goal that suddenly seems out of reach is no problem for the surefooted Goat, who moves steadily forward despite any obstacles placed in his or her way. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Uncertainty about who is right and who isn’t might keep you from making a clearcut decision. Wait until you know more about what you’re being asked to decide. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful to keep your emotions in check when dealing with a demanding personal situation. You need to set an example of strength for others to follow. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an extraordinary ability to rally people to do their best. You would be a treasure as a teacher. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ART HOP IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18 & September 15 The third Thursday of each month, May through September, the galleries, restaurants and boutiques of Historic Downtown Monument stay open from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings, great food, live music and other special events. Participating merchants are located on Second Street, Jefferson Street, Washington Street and Front Street : Bella Art & Frame, Bella Casa, Covered Treasures Bookstore, Crafty Laine Fabric Boutique & Sewing Lounge, Create A Memory Studio, Gloss, La Casa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Luna Hair Studio and Spa, Margo’s on the Alley, Nationwide Flooring and Design Center, Prickly Pear, Retrospect Dry Goods, Santa Fe Trail Jewelry, The Bead Corner / Heart and Hand Marketplace, The Love Shop, The Vintage Merchants, and Wisdom Tea House. Please save your receipts from all your purchases during Art Hop. There will be a drawing of a gift basket collected from the Art Hop Merchants at the Chili Cook-Off on September 17th. For more information, please visit: www.monumentarthop.org. TRI-LAKES AMERICAN LEGION POST 9-11 MONTHLY MEETINGS The Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake (Post Home) First Tuesday of each Month 6:30 PM/8:00 PM The American Legion Post 9-11 and Auxiliary serves the Veterans and community of the Tri-Lakes area of Colorado’s Front Range. Post meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the Post Home (11 Primrose St., Palmer Lake, CO 80133) starting at 6:30 PM. Auxiliary Unit meeting are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Post Home. For information about the post and events call 481-8668 or see the Post web site: http://www. americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/ FRONT RANGE TRADING POST Varies monthly-Visit website for more details frontrangetradingpost.com 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 2:00-4:00 pm The Front Range Trading Post is a twice monthly swap event. The main idea is that we are stepping outside of the cash economy and mutually “gifting” things to each other in a way that turns whatever we have in abundance into a diversity of goodness and good will. The swap is free and open to all. If you want to participate you will need to bring something to trade. LOCAL HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Colorado - Now through Aug. 31, 2011 ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking host families for the 2011-2012 school year, for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These personable and academically selected exchange students are conversant in English, bright, curious and anxious to learn about this country through living as part of a family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and language with their newly adopted host family. Persons interested in obtaining more information about becoming a host family should call (800)7332773 or Area Coordinator Joy Saultman at (406)8688553. INTERQUEST ROTARY CLUB MEETING Liberty Heights at Northgate, 12105 Ambassador Dr, COS 80962 Thursday Afternoon’s 4:46PM till 6:01PM Guest welcome! Come join us for our weekly meeting with fellowship, food, and great speakers. We meet on the 2nd floor of main building weekly. We’re a small part of Rotary international, 1.3 million men and women worldwide serving our local area, our state and our world by giving Service Above Self.” www.rotary.org. Contact Scott Allen 719.338.7939 or mrrotary@comcast.net for more details. CONCERTS IN THE PARK IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT Wednesday’s, June 8th through July 27th 7-9pm
This is the tenth year the Historic Monument Merchants Assocation (HMMA) is bringing live music to downtown Monument. This year the Concerts in the Park schedule has expanded to include EIGHT shows! The free Summer Concert Series kicks off June 8 and runs through July 27. All concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy food, fun and great music for the whole family! Sponsored by the Historic Monument Merchants Association. For more information, please visit: www.monumentmerchants.com/Concerts.htm
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PALMER LAKE ART GROUP’S 2011 SPRING ART SHOW AND SALE Tri- Lakes Center for the Arts 304 Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, CO June 7 - 25, 2011 Daily 12 - 4pm, Sat 10 - 4pm, closed Sunday & Monday. Opening reception 5pm - 8pm Palmer Lake Art Group’s 2011 Spring Art Show and Sale: Opening Reception: Friday: June 10, 5 – 8pm, with hors d’oeuvres, live music & cash bar and silent auction scholarship fundraiser. This annual judged event will feature original art only by members of the Palmer Lake Art Group: paintings, sculptures, photography, fiber art, and more. Join us for an inspiring evening with beautiful art, live music, and an opportunity to participate in the Silent Auction. Palmer Lake Art Group is a non-profit organization established over 40 years ago. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund scholarships for TriLake area students. See www.palmerlakeartgroup.com website for more information. TRI-LAKES CRUISERS BENEFIT CAR SHOW Sunday, June 12, 2011 Over 200 cars line the streets for a spectacular event held the second Sunday of June. Over thirty-nine trophies are given away at this show that runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm in historic downtown Monument. TRI-LAKES NETWORKING TEAM “TNT Unites Women to Build Relationships, Achieve Success and Improve Our Community” Presents: “The Onederful You” June 14th 6:30 to 9 pm “Colorado Mountain Brewery” 11202 Rampart Hills View, CS www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com AMERICAN LEGION POST 9-11 FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY The Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake (Post Home) June 14 2011 - 7 PM/8PM The Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day at 7PM at the Post Home (Depot Restaurant) in Palmer Lake. This is an opportunity to properly dispose of old and tattered flags. It is not necessary to attend the ceremony as flags may be dropped off at any time in advance at the Depot Restaurant. This is a community service with no charge. FINALLY SUMMER SOULSTICE Saturday, June 18, 10:00am to 2:00pm The Historic Monument Merchants’ Association is excited to present the Third Annual Finally Summer Soulstice Celebration! Finally Summer Soulstice is an all-day event featuring live music, activities for kids and adults alike, and other special events. For more information, please visit www.monumentmerchants. com/SummerSoulstice.htm MONUMENT FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & STREET FAIR - PALMER LAKE FIREWORKS DISPLAY This year the annual parade will be held Monday, July 4. The fireworks over Palmer Lake will take place the evening of Monday, July 4. HIS BRAND OF EL PASO RODEO BIBLE CAMP Latio Trails Heritage Centre, 13710 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, CO 80106 July 10-13, 2011 12:00 PM July 10 to 12:00 PM July 13 Sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and is a unique blend of bibical teaching and rodeo
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If you inherit stocks as part of a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you’ll probably have to pay taxes on withdrawals at your income tax rate. However, you may be able to spread withdrawals over your lifetime, which could result in more tax-deferred growth and a greater income stream. And if you inherit a Roth IRA, you won’t have to pay income taxes on any withdrawals, provided the Roth IRA account has been open for at least five years. If you need help in determining what to do with inherited stocks, consult with your financial advisor and tax professional. After all, you are acquiring an important asset — and you want to make this asset work for you. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Great season play comes with great expectations. There were two dominant Palmer Ridge teams this a classic local on local soccer showdown 1-0. They year: worked their way, like the Bears sluggers before them, to the State Semi-Final. Following the hardest win First, there were the boys. The Bears Baseball season of the season (a 2-1 double OT affair against Rocky started hot, with an 11-0 victory over cross-town rival Mountain) Pine Creek fell to Mountain Vista, 2-1. Lewis-Palmer. It validated the team, and the validity They lived up to their seeding, as they were ranked seemed as though it would never end. With the ex- 4th, came in 4th, and lost to the number 1 ranked ception of an Air Academy hiccup, the Bears would team… who ended up winning it all. It all seems antinot lose in the 2011 regular season, bringing their climactic when put like that, but the fact is, the Bears record to an astounding 24-1. It also made them the had the tools to win it all. They had a team unlike number 1 ranked 4A Baseball team in the state. So any other. With no particular stand out player (Team there were then the playoffs, with a lot of hype. The Scoring leader Haley Fisher had just 16 goals, as opBears walked through the first round racking up 13 posed to Lewis-Palmers Kourtney Guetlein with 31), runs, and surrendering just 1. The second round? An- every girl mattered. This will be the first time Palmer other route, this one in the form of a 12-2 victory. At Ridge loses seniors at the seasons end. Let’s hope it last, there they were, in the final four. The top rated doesn’t affect their game. The girls have improved in seed, with the best record, and all the momentum. each of their three seasons of existing. One might say Then came the Wheat Ridge game. In a season worst they’re inching their way to a finals appearance. 13-6 loss, the Bears were eliminated in the State Semi-Finals. It hurt. But Palmer Ridge established a contender; a team, who entered the year an unknown. They’ll most certainly be back, looking for the extra inch.
HUMANS, WHO ARE NOT HUMAN (IN A GOOD WAY)
Then, there were the girls. The Palmer Ridge girl’s soccer team was a beast; a grizzly if you will. They ended their season on a 4-game winning streak, boasting a 15-2-1 record. They beat Lewis-Palmer is
Ty Barkell – He doesn’t just have an All-Star name, he’s got the game too. Barkell, amazingly led the very potent Bears in both offensive and defensive categories. With a team leading 13 home runs this year, as well as heading up the team in RBI’s (52), no one
lore, chuck wagon grub, singing and skits around the campfire. This is very much a family trip. No alcohol is allowed. Everyone is expected to pitch in with “kitchen” duties at the chuck wagon and with other chores. Send email inquiries to registrar@covered-wagon-train.com and get more information at www.covered-wagon-train.com.
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helped the Bears score more than Ty. To top it all off, the senior also struck out more batters than any other pitcher on the roster. He is a huge reason the Bears went as far as they did. Ryan Arata – It’s not the first time he’s been on our all-star list, and it won’t be the last. The Junior Ranger swam his way to 20 first place finishes in 30 races this season. Those are good odds. Arata led the team in every freestyle race, as well as leading a backstroke category this year. Arata’s team failed to win State this year, and complete the three-peat. The move to 5A challenged the team, and they finished 4th, which is pretty dang good. Arata has one more year to take Lewis-Palmer to the pinnacle of Colorado High School swimming. Something tells me he’ll give it one heck of a run. Kourtney Guetlein – The Lewis-Palmer girl’s soccer team didn’t live up to last seasons brilliant run. But they did discover their star in Guetlein, a Junior. She scored 31 goals… in 31 shot attempts. ‘Nuff said. For questions, comments, or ideas for Sports Snippetz, contact Nick anytime at SportsSnippetz@ gmail.com
night in an indoor bed, rather than move every day in a wagon train? How about a dude ranch? The 9 Quarter Circle Ranch in Montana, surrounded by national forests, offers cabins, meals, horses and riding instruction, fishing, hay rides and even babysitting for small children while the adults take morning and afternoon rides. For experienced riders, there are one- or two-day camping trips. You can arrange for pickup from the airport. Go online to www.ninequartercircle. com, or call them at 406-995-4276 for more information.
In Jackson Hole, Wyo., you’ll have a choice between four days on a wagon train near the Grand Tetons, and a full week travel package that also includes a tour of Yellowstone National Park, whitewater rafting, a cookout, a few nights in a motel and more. Trips leave weekly through No matter which type of trip you take, make spethe summer. For more information, go to www. cial note of what you’re expected to bring and tetonwagontrain.com, or call 1-888-734-6101. how you will get there. Look for age restrictions for children and any medical considerations. If The Oregon Trail Wagon Train starts from Ne- in doubt, consult your local travel agent for sugbraska and you have your choice of three-hour gestions and referrals. tours in a covered wagon to Chimney Rock, or full day wagon trips throughout the summer. There also is a nightly cookout around a camp- David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column fire, RV parking, tent camping and canoe rentals. whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features For more information see www.oregontrailwag- Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853ontrain.com or call them at 308-586-1850. 6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. Want to go someplace where you’ll sleep each
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