By Rachael Mackenzie
An ad hoc committee of City of Boulder planners,
Gunbarrel Community All-iance (GCA) members and the developer, the O’Connor
Group, has been created to address concerns about the future of the Gunbarrel
Town Center (GTC).
While the first meeting focused on the questions
and concerns of the GCA, the June 26 meeting focused on explaining zoning
and code regulations. Specifically addressed were code changes proposed
in O’Connor’s conceptual plan for the GTC.
According to Peter Pollock, the planning director
for the City of Boulder, the purpose of this meeting was for “everybody
to understand the rules of engagement in how we’ll proceed.”
Pollack and the city’s case manager, Mike
Randall, spent the majority of the three-hour session explaining existing
zoning and code rules for the town center site. Then the focus shifted
to changes that could be made to the four main areas of contention: structure
height, open space, traffic and parking.
Structure Height
As the code stands now, the O’Connor group
is permitted to build up to 40 feet. However, a 55-foot exemption
is being sought to accommodate a parking garage. Randall explained
that this exemption did not mean there would be a large
monolithic structure that would be 55 feet tall across the skyline.
“Only a few points in the project measure 0 to 55 feet, most
fall well below... with 40 to 45 feet typical of the project.”
When pressed by the GCA as to whether or not
he thought these height changes would be allowed, Randall conceded that
it is “fairly routine in certain areas to give height exemptions.”
Open Space
While city planners discussed the amount of
open space residential units required, the members of the GCA were more
concerned with how that space would be used. Beth Klucher of the
GCA expressed the alliance’s hope that the town center would be a place
“people will want to come to and stay, not just to run errands… We want
a real sense of community there.”
The main point of contention lies with the
number of residential units now contained in the project. The City
of Boulder wants to create more housing to meet its jobs-to-population
objective, because there isn’t enough housing available for the number
of workers in the city now.
According to the Jobs-to-Population Balance
Project, an insufficient amount of housing for a city’s workforce creates
worsening traffic, escalating housing prices and decreasing community involvement.
While members of the GCA aren’t against residential units within the project,
they are alarmed at the large amount proposed, which may hinder the feeling
of an open town center.
While the GCA did present ideas to help create a
sense of community, such as a duck pond, grange hall and a park, nothing
specific was discussed that evening. However, members of all three groups
expressed sentiments similar to Randall’s when he said, “This is a project
where we are trying to create a public environment, a very good public
environment.”
Traffic And Parking
Traffic concerns are being addressed by studying
the regional road network, including Lookout Road. This study, which
is near completion, will help address the implications of traffic volume
and parking related to the project.
As to future proceedings, there was some disagreement.
Klucher expressed frustration with the process when she said, “The only
fundamental piece that’s been left out of this discussion is the benefit
to the community.” To address these concerns, Terry O’Connor agreed
to meet with GCA members as a first step.
The next ad hoc committee will meet to decide
on a medium through which to inform the public. Following this decision,
the planning board meets to settle whether or not code changes will be
allowed. The committee hopes to complete these steps by the end of
July.
By Mary Wolbach Lopert
Steve
Isenhour is back at Niwot Elementary School. After spending the 1998-1999
school year as vice principal, Isenhour was chosen as the school’s new
principal. Brenda Saxton resigned at the end of June to spend more
time with her family.
A Pueblo, Colo. native and a University of
Northern Colorado graduate with a masters degree in elementary education,
Isenhour has worked in the St. Vrain Valley School District for four years.
After his year at Niwot, he spent the next
three years as principal of Mt. View Elementary in Longmont. He lives
in Loveland with his wife Melanie, who is also an educator and their 4-year-old
son Trystan.
“This is an incredible community that is very
supportive of the school and the students. The staff is incredibly
professional (and is) focused on each child and the growth of each child.”
This focus on the individual child is part
of Isnehour’s educational philosophy. “My philosophy is to make sure
that every child has individualized attention and is challenged to their
greatest potential. The push in today’s society is for test scores
and that’s not why I became an educator. I’m not saying that test
scores aren’t important because they are. But to judge a school by
a score is not only unfair, but it’s not good practice. I’m concerned
that every child grows as much as he can and get a well rounded education
and not just a high test score.”
Projected enrollment for the fall is 530 students.
“We try to be staffed at 98 percent capacity,” Isenhour stated. Grades
one, three, four and five will have four rounds or classes, while kindergarten
and second grade will have three rounds.
As for staff changes, “We just filled a fifth
grade position last week…Vickie Polinko joins us from Boulder Valley Schools.
Steve Gorenstein went down to fourth grade where Dennis Hurianek was.
Also, Kay Cody just took a leave of absence so we will have to fill her
position.”
By Mary Wolbach Lopert
The owners of Quizno’s in the Gunbarrel Shopping
Center have filed suit in Boulder County District Court against the Gunbarrel
Deli, the Gunbarrel Shopping Center and the Property Manager, claiming
that the Deli’s operation violates a provision of the Quizno’s lease which
prohibits new “fast food” businesses in the Center.
According to the Quizno’s complaint, the Center,
owned by Gunbarrel Square Center LLC, signed a lease with Quizno’s providing
that the Center “shall not rent or lease any other space in the Shopping
Center for use as a fast food sandwich shop business.”
Quizno’s Store Partnership No. 1 LLC, and The Quizno’s
Operating Company, which operate the Gunbarrel Quizno’s, asked for a preliminary
injunction to shut down the Deli. According to attorneys defending
the case, the court denied the request, finding that it was unlikely that
Quizno’s would prevail at trial. Quizno’s intendes to appeal the
decision.
The dispute centers upon whether or not the
Deli, owned by Colorado Subs, Inc., is a “fast food” restaurant.
Quizno’s argues that the Deli is, citing the sandwich menu as evidence.
Quizno’s further claims that the Deli’s menu “is substantially similar,
if not identical, to the types of oven-baked sandwiches it serves to the
public.”
But the Deli responds that it merely sells food
similar to Quizno’s, and that Quizno’s advertises itself as “an upscale
sandwich maker that has a niche in the restaurant industry between fast
food and fine dining.” The Deli’s lease allows it to use the shopping
center space “only for an upscale delicatessen and restaurant; Carry-out
and delivery of sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts, wings, drinks, and
hot meals.”
The case will be set for trial if the parties are
unable to resolve the claims.
If you drive past an old barn on Nelson Road at 2 a.m. and you see a light
on, chances are it will be the studio of sculptor Ivan Schlutz. The
summer heat is as rough on the clay as it is on the creator. “When
it’s cold the clay keeps its life,” he explained, “It doesn’t give in.”
Bronze sculptures stand around the studio
in various stages of completion, and suddenly, it feels as though at any
moment they might spring into being, vivid as the unusual dreams that inspired
some of them.
The dreams, described more aptly as alternate
states of reality, are borne of the extreme headache pain Schlutz endures
as a result of a brutal accident in 1990. While working on an airplane
engine at Vance Brandt Airport, the pilot and lifetime Longmont resident
was struck in the head by a propeller. The impact threw him 20 feet
and sliced away 40 percent of his skull, forcing bone into the left side
of is brain. Doctors were afraid that he would lose the use of his
right side, if he survived. Inexplicably, he recovered and has regained
full use of his body, justifying the notion that the brain is largely undiscovered
territory. The day before the accident, Schlutz, then 28, was considering
offers from several major airlines, but the weekend that followed altered
his fate. He spent years in rehabilitation and as part of his exercises
to strengthen his hand he began to work with clay.
Eventually, his wife Dena encouraged him to
take a class with Fritz White, one of the top Western artists in the nation
and senior sculptor for Cowboys Artists of America. Since then, White has
become Schlutz’s mentor and friend.
Schlutz insists that his talent is nothing
more than a lot of free time on his hands, but the intensity and beauty
of his work contradict his modesty. Art of the West magazine named
him a top sculptor of Native American art in 1995. He received an honorable
mention from the Plains Artists National Competition for his piece, Spirit
Seeker. That piece was purchased for the city of Loveland in 1997.
Most famous for his historically and anatomically
accurate portrayals of Native American Indians, Schlutz’s fascination with
the supernatural is equally evident. On a wooden table, an angel
emerges from Earth holding a World War II B-17 bomber.
On another surface a winged Indian seems to take
flight, representing legendary creatures that appeared during an eclipse
to watch over a tribe’s food caches and burial sites.
Schlutz’s most current piece is that of a
dancing “dog soldier,” wearing an elaborate raven and turkey feather headdress.
For the headdress, Schlutz created a wax feather mold and then individualized
each feather before attaching it.
Schultz’s work is presently on exhibit at
Impressions Ltd. Gallery in Estes Park. He is sometimes asked to
teach a workshop, but notes that it’s difficult if people’s egos have gotten
too attached to their work — the piece becomes static as opposed to a living,
unfolding creation.
He emphasized his point picking up a very
large knife and hacking into the neck of a fantastic gray clay buffalo.
I took a sharp breath and was tempted to throw myself on the work lest
he mar it further. I winced as he gouged a hole into the buffalo’s
side, nodding towards a completed piece nearby called Socoay Cane, or heavy
snow.
“I cut that buffalo out of the block five
times before I got it right,” Schlutz said. When asked how
he surmounted the odds and the daunting rehabilitation, Schlutz said that
his family played an instrumental role, supporting and encouraging him.
Since the accident, he and his wife have had two children; his daughter
is now six years old and his sone is ten.
“Tonight, while I help my dad finish up some
work on a plane, my son will be flying a remote control plane we built
together outside the hanger,” Schlutz said with a big smile.
It is evident that while the heavens changed his fate, they could not rob
him of his innate passion and indomitable spirit.
Photo courtesy of Ivan Shlutz
Ivan Shlutz’s sculpture “Eclipse” is an example of his fascination with
the supernatural
By Donna Currie
It’s that time again – have you decided what school your kids will be attending? Besides the public schools, there are a variety of private schools available to local students. Each has a different philosophy, a different curriculum, but it all adds up to some great choices for parents and students.
Seven Oaks Academy Caters To The Younger Set
Seven Oaks Academy’s curriculum is “based on the same format as the public
schools will want,” according to Steve Welsh, Seven Oaks’ owner. They focus
on younger students, beginning with potty-trained children 30 months and
up, through kindergarten. When it’s time to move into the public school
system, the children are ready to blend in with their peers. “We complement
and support the public schools,” Welsh said.
Seven Oaks opened in August of 1998. The curriculum
focuses on language and phonics, but also includes gymnastics, music, dance,
creative movement, and computer labs. The computers have age-appropriate
software, and classes are not blended, so students learn with their own
age group. “Each child has a curriculum that is geared towards that level.”
“The child gets a balanced program,” Welsh
said, which includes creative play. For example, they play a game “…where
they are a note. They think they’re playing, but they are learning how
to read music.” While Welsh’s background was in business, when he opened
Seven Oaks in 1987, he hired a Montessori teacher to help design the curriculum.
What they have now is “a blend of the best curriculums and methodologies,”
he said.
Classes are a full day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., year-round, to accommodate working parents (except for major holidays).
Before and after care for students through the sixth grade is available
as well; the school is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Seven Oaks is breaking ground on a new facility
in East Longmont, scheduled to open in March. The facility is on a 2.2
acre site at Ninth and Deerwood (east of Pace).
A future expansion will be a “Little Acorns”
facility which will be a separate infant-toddler center. “Younger children
need a different type of care,” Welsh said. Little Acorns is planned to
open in early 2004.
For more information, call Seven Oaks at 303-682-0102
or visit their web site at <www.7OA.com>. They are located at 1101 Dry
Creek Drive in Longmont.
Mountain Shadows Montessori School Lets Students Make Choices
The
Montessori method is based on child-centered education pioneered by Dr.
Maria
Montessori over 90 years ago. The belief is that
education is a natural process of growth; classes are tailored to the child’s
developmental growth. Mountain Shadows Mon-tessori opened in 1976.
Classrooms are multi-age, the curriculum developmentally based, and students
have the same teacher and classroom throughout the day.
For the youngest students, classes are based
on their desire and need to develop their fine and gross motor skills.
They also take responsibility for personal care and their home environment.
This is more than tying their shoes and fastening their clothing; they
also learn things like how to make simple foods and to wipe the dinner
table.
Children learn how to make proper choices,
complete tasks and follow through so they develop a sense of achievement.
They do independent research projects to pursue personal interests. The
teachers’ responsibility is to ensure that “they continue to develop even
in those areas that are challenging for them,” explained Webster.
Art is included as part of the classroom activity;
music, physical education and play time are also included. Textbooks are
available for research and are also used for studies like higher math “because
at that point you have a child that is intensely, personally motivated.”
There is no formal grading, but there are
formal, written evaluations twice a year and ongoing informal evaluations
so the teachers can determine what the child is struggling with and what
has already been mastered. In the third grade, standardized tests are given,
mainly to learn test-taking skills. By fifth or sixth grade, those tests
are considered statistically reliable.
“This isn’t about pigeonholing people, this
is about showing kids that the world is infinitely interesting,” Webster
said. While there are no requirements to study any particular subject,
the students must continue to improve in math and language skills.
“We call it education for life,” she said. It stimulates
an interest in a wide variety of subjects, “and you can pursue those interests
because if you like them, you will have more fun.”
Mountain Shadows Mon-tessori’s classes are
from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the school is open from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. for before and after school care. They accept students from 3 to 13
years old.
For more information, call 303-530-5353 or
visit the web site www.mountainshadows.org.
They are located at 4154 N. 63rd in Boulder.
Shepherd Valley Waldorf School Offers Balanced Education
Ask
Cristina Fredrickson, enrollment coordinator at Shepherd Valley Waldorf
School about the curriculum, and she’ll answer with the enthusiasm of a
five-year old discussing the merits of ice cream. To sum up the Shepherd
Valley Waldorf experience, she quotes Rudolf Steiner, “Our highest endeavor
must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to import
purpose and direction to their lives.”
The first Waldorf School was set up in Germany
in 1919 for the children of workers at the Waldorf Astoria cigarette factory.
It is now the largest independent non-profit, non-sectarian K-12 system
in the world.
Shepherd Valley opened in 1993 in Gunbarrel
in the King Soopers shopping center. In 1997, the school moved to its present
location on 38 acres in Niwot. At this point, the kindergarten classrooms
are completed; other classes are in mobile units.
Kindergarten is considered developmental rather
than academic. Children are “learning in their body,” Fredrickson said.
They learn through creative and imaginative play, movement, and drama.
They learn the ability to visualize, which is critical for learning to
understand the written word.
“Eurythmy,” a form of movement, teaches children
their “place in space,” according to Fredrickson. Some children don’t know
their own right-left, back-front, up-down. Eurythmy also includes geometry;
the moving children may create a five-pointed star – without crashing into
fellow students following the same path.
The Waldorf curriculum balances sciences,
arts and humanities. Arts are not considered a frill, they are the medium
though which the students learn. “There are no textbooks, the children
write their own textbooks and illustrate them,” Fredrickson explained.
Instead of reading textbooks, students read literature and novels appropriate
to the subjects they are studying.
Teachers stay with the students from first
through eighth grade. At the end of each school year, the teachers write
a comprehensive report of each student’s progress.
Subjects are taught in 3-6 week blocks; and
the whole evolution of humanity is taught in order. By eighth grade, students
are learning about the Industrial Revolution. When working on a specific
block, all spelling, writing, reading, literature, humanities, science
and art revolves around that topic.
Hands-on learning is also important, and is
woven into the curriculum. Third grade students plant wheat, and use it
to bake bread. Some of the harvested wheat is given to second graders who
will plant those seeds the following year.
Fredrickson knows the Waldorf method is successful
– her daughter is a graduate. As for later studies: “They don’t get burned
out. They love learning.”
Classes are from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. After-school
care is available until 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call 303-652-0130 or
visit their web site www.shepherdvalley.org.
They are located at 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway in Niwot.
Boulder Country Day School Is Traditional And Classical
Pam Kaffine, Assistant Director of Elementary Schools, explained Boulder
Country Day this way: “Not only do we challenge our students, we nurture
our students.” Small classes along with the educational structure creates
“a community of people who know each other well,” said Carol Watson, the
school’s business manager.
BCD offers a classical education that includes
art, choral and instrumental music, foreign language, Latin, and computer
training along with academics. In addition, each class puts on a performance
for a school assembly so students gain confidence and improve their oral
communication skills.
Students wear uniforms, use textbooks, and
are assigned homework on a regu-
lar basis. Twenty hours of community service is required for students
in grades six through eight. “A big part of our school is giving back to
the community,” said Kaffine.
Opened in 1984, BCD is on a five acre site
in Gunbarrel that includes a state-of-the-art science lab, a full size
gym and performance area, a networked computer system, and a huge playground
that was built by parents and volunteers from the community. A smaller
section is set aside as a play area for preschool students.
Preschool is a half-day session for students
from three years old to pre-kindergarten for 2, 3, or 5-day per week sessions.
Classes are from 8:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with extended
care available until 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Studies include art, speech, math,
and social skills; music and French classes twice a week; and of course
outdoor play when the weather allows.
The elementary curriculum is for students
in kindergarten through the fifth grade and includes language arts, math,
science, socials studies, French, and computer science.
Beginning in fourth grade, Latin, Mini-Society,
and outdoor education are added. Teachers and subjects change every 45
minutes and students begin using a planner to learn how to organize their
day and to learn how to plan long-term projects.
Middle school students (grades six through
eight) study music, drama, art, computer skills, and gym, along with the
academic curriculum. Latin is required; they may also study French or Spanish.
Students must also complete a scientific investigation and write a research
paper.
Boulder Country Day School classes are from
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for elementary school students; 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
for middle school students. The school is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
for before and after school care.
For more information, call 303-527-4931 or
visit the web site at www.bouldercountryday.org.
They are located at 4820 Nautilus Court North in Gunbarrel.
Airborne Gymnastics And Dance Gets You Moving
It’s never too early to get moving…if kids can walk, they can enroll in
classes at Airborne Gymnastics and Dance. Toddlers can join parent-tot
gymnastics classes where children work on motor skills while parents supply
encouragement. Older kids can train all the way up to competitive levels.
There are more than gymnastics classes, and
the recent name change from Airborne Gym to Airborne Gymnastics and
Dance reflects the increased interest in dance classes.
Younger students can take tumble-dance classes
which focus on creative movement, while older students can choose from
ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical dance classes.
That’s still not all. Rock climbing classes
are available beginning with parent-tot classes all the way to certification
classes where students learn basic technology, equipment, and knot tying.
On Aug. 24, there will be an open house from
9 a.m. to noon with demonstrations by advanced students and a cartwheel-a-thon
benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network from 1-4 p.m.
Airborne Gymnastics and Dance is open Mon.
to Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the summer, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning
in the fall. Friday and Saturday they’re open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays
are available for birthday parties.
For more information,call 303-651-1456, visit
the website www.airbornegym.com
or stop by 1816 Boston Ave., Longmont.
Market Daze
By Meryl Bornstein
Do you find it hard to limit your produce
purchases during the summer? I certainly do. And with the heat
of summer, I certainly want to cook less than in other seasons. The
freshness and bounty of fruits and veggies nearly hypnotizes me into buying
more than I can possibly use.
I see ripe, red tomatoes bursting with juice
and think gazpacho. Bright, firm green beans bring to mind
some spicy Szechuan rendition or colorful salad nicoise. Fragrant
peaches and berries remind me of homemade frozen yogurt.
Although these are dishes I have been making
for years, and have shared in this space, I am always looking for new ideas
to add to my sparse list of frequent repeats. Below are a few produce
recipes that are definite contenders.
Summer Borscht
Charlotte, a friend who cooks as little as
possible (but whose results are always delicious), passed along this lightning-quick
soup recipe. Her mildly sweet and tangy version is made with canned
beets.
That’s my choice too, except when I spy locally
grown, deeply colored young beets for sale. For borscht, two or three
of these fresh gems will do which is enough to fill about 11/2
cups.
For fastest cooking, shred them, add water
or orange juice to cover, cover and simmer until tender (less than 10 minutes).
Traditionalists may want to add a boiled potato to each serving.
1 15-oz. can sliced beets
1/2 cup apple juice
1 cup 1%-to-3% buttermilk
up to 11/2 scallions, slivered
several sprigs of finely chopped dill
salt
Puree beets, their liquid and apple juice
in blender. Add buttermilk and blend. Stir in scallions, dill
and salt, if necessary. For best flavor chill overnight. In
a pinch 4 hours will do. Either sip from a cup or use a bowl.
Corn Salad
The next time you are cooking corn-on-the-cob, make extra for
this simple salad.
If the corn has been grilled, it will add an interesting smoky
taste to the mix. Add chunks of chicken or turkey to turn the salad
into an entree. Make it heartier by adding pinto or black beans.
kernels from 6 ears corn (3-4 cups)
1 to 2 bell peppers, chopped
1 to 2 tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
parsley or cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp. oil
up to 1 tbsp. lemon juice or rice vinegar
salt and cayenne
1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
Combine all ingredients. Best served
at room temp.
Summer Squash Pesto Gratin
Adapted from the New York Times
When you need a veggie dish that’s a bit special, try this gratin. It’s delish warm or at room temperature and may be prepared well ahead of serving.
2 med. zucchini (3/4 lb.)
2 med. yellow squash (3/4 lb.)
3 med. onions, sliced thin
1 lb. firm, ripe tomatoes, chopped
salt, pepper, cayenne
3/4 cup best olive oil
1 med. bunch basil, Italian parsley, or a mix
3 cloves garlic
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tbsp. pine nuts
Cut squash into small chunks; place in a bowl
with onions and tomatoes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Reserve several herb sprigs for garnish.
Place the rest in the food processor along with garlic, cheese, nuts and
3-tbsp oil. Puree. With machine running, gradually add rest
of oil through the feed tube.
Season pesto and add to veggies in bowl, coating
them. Place mix in 2-quart oiled baking dish. Bake at 350°
about an hour, until very tender and lightly browned. Garnish with
herb sprigs. Serves 4 to 6.
Summer Fruit Salsa
Adapted from Molly Katzen’s “Vegetable Heaven”
Try this on its own using only the most ripe fruits. The lime-ginger seasoning adds intriguing flavor. Another time try mounding a scoop of sorbet on top. Both ways, this fruit combo epitomizes cooling summer refreshment. Don’t be put off by the red pepper flakes. Typically savory flavorings are being added to desserts by the most sophisticated chefs.
1 mango, peeled and pitted
10 strawberries
2 nectarines
1 cup raspberries, fresh or defrosted (unsweetened, with juices)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. grated peeled ginger
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. cider or rice vinegar
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
Chop mango, strawberries, and nectarines.
Place in bowl. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Cover
tightly and refrigerate. Makes 4 cups.
Tricks Of The Trade
Beets now come in several varieties.
Look for reddish chioggias, which show stripes of white when cut.
Also look for milder flavored golden beets which won’t bleed.
Leafy beet tops, slivered or chopped, make
a sharp tasting but satisfying (and vitamin-filled) side dish, especially
if they’re mixed with another green or two, like Swiss chard, collards
or spinach. Sauté or microwave them with a bit of oil, sliced
onion and/or garlic.
You can also add chopped tomatoes or specialty
mushrooms when the greens are bright green and almost tender. For
a mellow flavor, add feta or ricotta salata. Before the
greens completely collapse, drizzle with your best olive oil and serve.
The Niwot Cougars 11 and Under baseball team won first place in the National
Baseball Congress State Tournament, held July 12-13 in Aurora, Colorado.
The Niwot Youth Sports team defeated the Colorado Gold, 11-10, in an exciting,
extra-inning game, to win the title.
Ryan Strufing pitched two excellent games
during the tournament, getting the win in one game and holding the Gold
in check for six innings of the championship game. He also contributed
4 hits in the final game.
Ryan Carlson and Matt Perry collected 3 hits each
in the championship game. Perry knocked in the go-ahead run in the
final inning and caught a fly ball to left field for the final out with
the potential tying run on second base. Drew Shellnut got the
win in relief of Strufing. Tyler Strong added two hits in the championship
game.
Photo Courtesy of Chuck Philipp
Front Row (L to R) Alec Orr, Ryan Carlson, Jeff Lambert, Matt Perry,
Drew Shellnut Second Row (L to R) Ryan Strufing, Ryan Philipp, Jon Sdao,
Chris Edwards, Dan Rudolph, Tyler Strong Back Row (L to R) Andy Shellnut,
Russ Strufing, Rudy Rudolph, Chuck Philipp