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Oorukai: Manjal, Manga Injie, Vepilaikatti
Pickles are an important part of the South Indian meal, best eaten as an accompaniment to the last course of yogurt rice. Pickles in India are very different from the European varieties in that they are preserved in oil rather than vinegar. The acidic element of lemon or lime juice that is added prevents the pickle from going bad (bacterial growth), while the oil acts as a preservative. My favorite pickle is Maahaani (Sarsaparilla root) which my husband says he finds has a strong smell as it is pickled in oil, chili powder, and yogurt. The varieties are endless and include fruits like lemons, limes, mangoes, gooseberries, and citron to name a few. The mango variations alone are numerable with the likes of avvakai, vadu maangai, manga thokku, and one simply called manga oorukai.
The best part of having Indian parents and in-laws is all the great food they send us, and my fridge is always stocked with their homemade pickles. My dad is famed for his avvakai and regularily sends me batches of the fiery hot soaked mango pickle. Though my MIL lives in Chennai India, she still finds ways to send us samples of her pickles! Her recent shipment included these three delicious pickles (oorakai, roughly translated as soaked unripe fruit).
1. Manjal & Mangai Ingie - Turmeric & Mango Ginger Root
2. Manjal & Elimichampazham- Turmeric & Lime/Lemon
3. Vepilaikatti - Lime, Citron, and Curry Leaf Balls
All three are homemade, and she sent me the recipes for the first two so that I can share them with you all. I had a little doubt typing this up and reading her recipe, I wasn't sure if Mango Ginger meant mango + ginger, but I knew it didn't taste like that. So I found some great information about this on a similar post at Vaishali's Happy Burp. Mango Ginger (Curcuma Amada) is the name of a root that is from the same family as turmeric.
I can't tell you how good eating these roots make you feel. Here are some of the mango ginger root properties taken from Kissan Kerala.
"An appetizer, antipyretic, aphrodisiac and laxative. It is useful in biliousness, itching, skin diseases, bronchitis, asthma, hiccough and inflammation due to injuries. The rhizomes and roots are carminative and stomachic and in crushed pulp form they are applied over contusions, sprains and bruises for rapid healing."
I love reading about the medicinal characteristics of spices, herbs, and vegetables that are used in South Indian traditional cooking. Learning about them makes me appreciate the breadth of knowledge that our forefathers had and how their lifestyles were so organically healthy.
Turmeric is known for its antiseptic qualities, and women in South Indian rub on their skin (it turns their skin yellow too!). In South Indian Brahmin homes it is traditional to present married women with manjal roots and vermillion. The little goody bag in the picture is from my wedding, and is filled with small boxes of vermillion, saffron, and turmeric roots. My uncle grows fresh turmeric on his farm in Kerala and brought a huge bag of it for my wedding!
Turmeric Root & Mango Ginger Root Pickle
fresh turmeric root and fresh mango ginger root (enough for 1 cup of minced roots), 2 green chillies, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp mustard seeds
1. Scrape the skin off the roots and mince them.
2. Mix the turmeric/mango ginger root with salt and lemon/lime juice.
3. Splutter the mustard seeds in a tsp of oil, add the green chili and fry.
4. Add this to the mixture and mix together.
My MIL says that if you cannot find both roots, the same recipe can be followed for plain ginger mango root, or plain turmeric root.
Turmeric Root & Lime Pickle
fresh turmeric root, 1 lime, salt,1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, a pinch of asafetida, 3/4 tsp of salt
1. Scrape the skin off the turmeric roots and cut them in to small pieces.
2. Put it in a ceramic bowl.
3. Cut a lime into small pieces and add to the turmeric roots.
4. Add the salt (really to taste).
5. Heat a few tsp of oil, and splutter the mustard seeds.
6. Lower the heat and add the cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, the asafetida and roast slightly.
7. Add the turmeric root and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat, add the lime pieces and mix well.
The measurements are just a guide, and should be adjusted to taste.
The veppilaikatti is made by grinding up leaves of citron (narthangai), karivepilai (curry leaves), and lime or lemon leaves with red chillies, salt, and asafetida. Some people also add ajwain or omam seeds. This is ground with the juice of lemons or limes, and salt.
17 comments:
- Mae said...
How lovely of your MIL to send you homemade goodies! They all look great. :)
- bee said...
kanchana, i tried you gotsu recipe and it turned our very well. thank you.
- Mishmash ! said...
Hey Kanch....you re lucky to have such nice in-laws :) Hope you re charged up for the week ahead!
Shn - 5/20/2007 7:57 PM
- Latha said...
They all look so yumm Kanchana! There's no way i can try these recipes here! No way i can find the maanga inji! I love the taste of that root. It is so yummy and so 'pulippu".. i can almost feel it :-) Lucky u!
have fun with all the oorgaa's - 5/20/2007 10:14 PM
- Roopa said...
They all look mouth watering yummmm!
- Sharmi said...
hey kanch, is maa inji and maagani the same? cos I bought some maa inji and what to make it the same way how Tamil Brahmins make. so waiting to get the right recipe.
- marriedtoadesi.com said...
Bee, glad it worked out for you.
Mae & Mishmash & Latha, wish I could share with you guys!
Sharmi, I LOVE Maahaani Oorukai. It is absolutely my favorite pickle. Maahani is the Sarsaparilla root. It is not the sames as Ginger Mango Root. You can read more about it here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarsaparilla
My aunts in India always make me a batch of Maahaani when I visit them. There is a brand of pickles called Thankam that sells a good Maahaani. - 5/21/2007 5:59 AM
- VINI said...
Ah, I am drooling here. I could finish up a plate of curd rice just looking at the pictures u posted :)!
- Nature and Me said...
I get a lot of turmeric and mangai inji at the local vege stores in Atlanta. I have tried the mangai inji urugai. Next time I am going to add the yellow turmeric too. Vepilakatti is my all time favorite - the smell of freshly ground vepilakatti is heavenly.
- Nanditha Prabhu said...
read your blog for the first time... its very tempting....lucky you... to have such in-laws!!!
- Nanditha Prabhu said...
i read ur blog for the first time... its really great... ur in- laws recipies are tempting..
- Sharmi said...
so I hope what I got from the store is not magaani and is mango ginger which should be into lemon juice and salt right? the pic in the WIKI is different from what i purchased.
- Dr. Soumya Bhat said...
Lovely dish and even presentation Kanchana.good going gal
- Chinni said...
They are mouth watering recipes....
- marriedtoadesi.com said...
Here are some pictures.
See this for Mango Ginger:
See this for Turmeric:
Also see Happy Burps pictures for both the roots:
Kanchana - 5/29/2007 7:32 AM
awesome recipe.. it tastes wonderful....
- Lynn said...
Hi, I bought some tumeric root at Whole Food today on a whim and found your blog while looking for something to do with it. I love the idea of making a pickle. My google search also found this:
I am afraid someone may be stealing your content...
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Oct. 18, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: AAA Home Runs Why 3 HR's, it seems low. Sure they went overboard this year letting it turn into "homerun derby" as some say, but the majority of AAA teams that I see can hit 3 HR's easily. Put it somewhere in between where it is now and where it was, that is probably the best solution. Everyone has their limit on where they would like to see it. Progressive gets a bit confusing at times, but does keep teams in check when one has way more power than another. |
Oct. 17, 2012 Jawood | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The way softball was played back when: Bases used to be 60' before they went to 65'. Would like to see them moved full time to 70'. Much better game, more DP's, not as many automatic doubles that don't even reach the gap, and safer in that infielders can play back more. I know, the infields need to be cut deeper, but that's happening more and more along with the numerous turf fields we are starting to play on. It's also safer for the baserunners, standing 5' further back on first or third with no protection from the batter. |
Oct. 15, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: LV World Tournament Discussion stattad, I'm sure you remember that they used to have 3 seeding games, but the tournaments started on Thursdays. Don't want to go there again! |
Oct. 11, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: AAA Home Runs Expect to see some toning down of the rules next year, not where they where, but somewhere in between. Black17 is right, Vegas does have a huge effect on distance. |
Oct. 10, 2012 Jawood | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: rumor has it Donll, I wasn't saying that it's THAT important to go 7 innings although you would think a 2 hour game would. |
Oct. 10, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: LV World Tournament Discussion Starting with a 1 and 1 count does speed up a game about 10 minutes. Another way to speed up these games is each team provide a bucket (bag) of a dozen balls and place it by the umpire so he doesn't have to ask everytime when a ball goes out of play and/or have to look at it to make sure it's the right one. That would probably speed up games by 15 minutes! |
Oct. 9, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: LV World Tournament Discussion Thanks Mario and Stick, as well as Sommerville and all the other teams. What happens in the heat of battle is just good competition between the lines. It's great that we can all get along after the games are over. |
Oct. 8, 2012 Jawood | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: rumor has it The only way they would move that many teams up is to reduce some of the limits currently allowed in Major+, like going back to 5 runs an inning (maybe 7), eliminating the out of area players entirely and putting a limit on the homeruns and going back to DBO's after an "X" amount. They should do this, regardless, 2 hour games that don't even go 7 innings is a little much. |
Oct. 8, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: LV World Tournament Discussion Good to meet you, Mario! |
Oct. 2, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Associations Discussion: future of senior softball My take on Major+ is not about forcing Major teams to play up where they don't want to, it's making the Major+ division more fair for everyone that is currently there. By permitting teams that can afford to bring in players from outside their bordering states, they have made it increasingly harder for the small budget Major+ teams to compete. Eliminate this rule and I would agree with most of what you have written, Mario. I understand that the Arizona Elite team wanted to play at the Major+ level but SSUSA wouldn't let them. This is what I heard, don't know if it's totally true. |
Oct. 2, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bases @ 70' Couldn't agree more, Webbie & sliplayer. Just because the bases are at 70', there is no rule that states you HAVE to move back on the grass! Ideally, you would want to move back, but if you don't have the arm, don't. We can adjust to 70' bases easily, just like we did with 65' bases a couple of decades ago. |
Oct. 1, 2012 Jawood | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Cheyenne Park for Worlds No place for that kind of comment or language, ffdonnie. I'm sure Dave was "tongue and cheek" with his comment. Lighten up! Like Webbie says, I'm sure Vegas will see the impact that SSUSA made and loosen things up next year. Maybe a 4th session is needed ... Dave would "love" that! |
Sept. 30, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: World Tourn. Updates Used to think "how tough could it be" to get results out until I learned that Dave pretty much is doing everything scheduling wise by himself! Don't know where SSUSA would be without him! |
Sept. 28, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Associations Discussion: future of senior softball I do know whatever rules SSUSA goes to, they want to keep it as simple as possible (kiss) for the umpires to enforce. They feel that they have enough on their plate already with the game itself than have to know what equalizer rules are being played with from game to game. It is sad when 67% of the 50 Major+ teams choose not to attend the world tournament, and it's in Vegas! There would be even less if it weren't. |
Sept. 28, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Associations Discussion: future of senior softball It would not be difficult at all to make these "dynasty" teams in Major+ play as a Major++ team. They obviously have no where to move up to but are totally dominating the division. Good for them. Don't disband them, simply require them to play with equalizer rules against other Major+ teams, the same way as a dominant team has to in their own state and region throughout the country when they are the top dog. If this is done, along with bringing some of the past rules back, more teams may be willing to play and have a fighting chance of competing at Major+. |
Sept. 27, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 40+ Bracket Probably so you don't have to play the same 2 other teams every game in your 3 team bracket. |
Sept. 27, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Associations Discussion: future of senior softball Ok, taits, let go 2+2 in AA. I don't think we can get away from the mixed brackets though ... not enough teams to have 30 different age groups and divisions. Vegas and Reno are the exceptions. |
Sept. 27, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Las Vegas fields I was told they were dirt (rock) infields. That's great if they are indeed turf! |
Sept. 26, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Associations Discussion: future of senior softball taits, my thought on AA was I have always heard that there is a need for a truly recreation division and rules that more talented players would not want to drop down to play. Not that just because someone can't hit homeruns they are not talented, but you get the idea. Z28, do you want to play tournaments with 2 or 3 teams in it? It's headed that way. I guess you are with JK, looks like you are already there. You do have a great team! |
Sept. 26, 2012 Jawood | Topic: Associations Discussion: future of senior softball Omar, you are making my head spin. Actually there are even less Major+ teams than you showed ... some teams are listed twice and some don't even exist anymore. Just getting rid of the out of area players rule and snowbirds would be a good start. How can it be allowed that Major+ teams can have out of area players when they play Major teams most of the time and they can't have them? That has to change #1. Bring back the 5 runs per 1/2 inning, (instead of 9). The more runs per inning that a dominant team is allowed to score, the more dominant they become. With the run differential, I would be in favor of giving the lower team the opportunity to score an extra run an inning, not give them "fake runs". The Super Major+ teams can score 5 runs, and the regular Major+ teams can score 6, up to the open inning. At some point, make over the fence hits or whatever they are called, DBO's. How many do we need? Bring a little defense back! Major+ 8 HR's + 8 WALKS ... DBO's Major 6 + 6 ... DBO's AAA 4 + 4 ... DBO's AA 2 + 0 ... DBO's |
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"I really made that record because I was in a car and LL Cool J came on," said 50. "The girl next to me was all into it. It was a soft record, but she was so into the record that I said, 'I want to make something that makes girls respond like that to me."
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IDG News Service - U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday urged government officials to clamp down on bad IT contracts and limit duplication across projects, with an estimated one quarter of federal spending on IT wasted every year.
The U.S. government will spend nearly US$80 billion on IT this year, making it the largest purchaser of such products on the planet, but a significant amount is wasted through duplication, unsuccessful implementations and other problems, said Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican.
About three quarters of large federal IT programs are plagued with failures or cost overruns and about 47 percent of agencies' IT budgets go toward maintaining "obsolete and deficient" resources, Issa said during a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
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Lawmakers and witnesses floated several ideas for reducing waste in federal IT contracts.
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Have you heard of Xylitol? I recently learned about the health benefits of Xylitol from Healthy Body. I had never heard of it before and found the information very interesting. I then investigated it to verify the claims and information. What I found were a lot of positive articles about this substance.
Xylitol could save you on dental bills and, of course, saving is what we are all about. The following article ties together my research from several sources. Initially Xylitol was used on teeth; however, that there are now experiments beginning conducted in an attempt to prove that it is also beneficial for bone density and the skin.
Xylitol is found in chewing gum and some candies. It is a naturally occurring 5-carbon sugar alcohol found in many fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, it is produced in small amounts by the human body, and has a wide variety of uses and benefits, from improving the health of your teeth to maintaining upper respiratory health.
Unlike sugar, Xylitol does not get absorbed into the body fully. It does not cause a surge in blood sugar like sugar does. It is sweet, like sugar and of course ideal for diabetics and those watching their carbohydrate intake.
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine considers Xylitol as the safer sweetener after more than 1,500 scientific studies in individuals, which stopped their sugar cravings after substituting sugar with this sweetener. Participants also reduced their insulin levels, and alkalinized their bodies.
If you have ever eaten Xylitol you probably have had a cooling sensation in your mouth. It is like the temperature in the mouth suddenly decreasing. This cooling of the mouth causes the saliva production to increase and causes the ph of saliva to grow.
Increased saliva in a natural form cleanses and protects the teeth.
Because Xylitol increases the level of acidity in the mouth, teeth can freely pass remineralization process. This means that your teeth can actually build their own backup. New Cavities may be prevented from forming. Small cavity surface, which is only in the enamel may disappear completely after consistent use over time.
Xylitol also inhibits the growth of the primary degradation bacteria that like to colonize in the mouth and leads to decay. Xylitol does not allow the bacteria to attach itself to the teeth as plaque. It separates the plaque from the teeth.
Bacteria will still be alive in the saliva but cannot do more harm than when it is attached to the teeth.
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Steve Jenkins and TaPring Goatee were the 5K winners in the inaugural Rush the Punter event on Saturday at Fairbanks Park.
The event was started by Terre Haute North graduate and New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford.
Men's 5K — Steve Jenkins 19:19.7, Jayce Farnworth 19:20.3, Michael Menser 20:41.4, Nathan Stelflug 21:05.4, Eric Graves 21:13.3, Jacob Jedlicka 21:21.4, Joe Sanders 21:26.4, Jarrett Myers 21:32.2, Jacob Creasey 22:14.8, Tyler Gambill 22:18.8, Jack Miller 22:27.1, Dusty Tryon 22:38.7, Joe Inman 22:49.1, Sam Redenbarger 22:55.1, Bryan Hammond 23:29.6, Bill Johnson 24:07.4, Greg Higham 24:13.5, Evan Alexander 24:13.8, Matt Renn 24:34.5, Michael Long 24:53.5,
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Jon Stateler 33:34.2, Trinity Creasey 35:43.8, Quenton Wisnasky 36:22.5, Rich Woodason 36:33.6, Jim McDonald 36:49.1, Dalton Matthews 37:00.3, Michael Canada 37:22.5, Paul Destafano 37:41.8, Colby Robinson 40:57.0, J.Spencer Kunz 41:08.2, Robert Cheesman 41:29.2, Nicholas Milner 42:34.3, Mark Haney 42:34.3, Shawn Stoll 44:50.0, David Roads 45:30.8, Ken Amos 45:31.0, Bob Karr 46:03.9, Randy Jensen 47:23.5, Pat Sheehan 49:27.9, Mike Buske 49:57.1,
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Women's 5K — TaPring Goatee 20:05.0, Mallory Sanders 20:20.5, Keeliegh Stigall 22:19.5, Brooke Stuteler 22:28.0, Anna Nagy 23:02.3, Kiowa Burris 23:28.7, Hayden Mattick 24:28.8, Sarah Gadberry 24:37.8, Audrey Harrison 24:55.3, Lynn Hughes 25:09.6, Mary Gatrell 25:36.9, Katelunn Duby 26:06.0, Abbi Ward 26:13.7, April Hale 26:20.6, Shelby Joy 26:41.2, Vulayne Joseph 26:58.9, Alexandra Hughes 26:59.8, Mary Graves 27:24.1, Kylie Fendrick 27:35.2,
Boniee Williams 27:35.3, Madeleine Gainey 27:39.0, Jodie Southard 27:41.9, Arin Aldrich 27:43.6, Deb Adams 27:46.4, Michelle Starkey 28:19.9, Jennifer Russell 28:52.3, Mary Mayle 29:21.6, Mara Mayle 29:21.7, Kaylie Meehan 29:31.1, Susan Sharp 30:05.1, Shannon Mauk 30:05.6, Jayme McCullough 30:06.4, Vicki Rich 30:08.1, Melissa Stigall 30:15.1, Vicki Thiede 30:20.1, Jackie Osborn 30:42.6, Mallory Thurston 30:51.2, Libby Lewis 30:58.1, Kathy Lewis 30:58.1,
Kathy Miller 30:59.3, Abby Dorsett 31:14.7, Carol Weatherford 31:14.9, Charlotte Church 31:26.4, Allison Keiser 31:44.1, Julie Stuthers 31:56.4, Kimberly Reed 31:57.3, Nikki Lampe 31:58.2, Stacey Shaffer 32:14.5, Taylor Canada 33:01.8, Rebekah Wojak 33:03.3, Karen Tisinai 33:22.0, Glenna Cheesman 33:28.7, Brandae Stateler 33:33.3, Angela Moss 34:26.6, Karen Rogers 34:56.8, Lauren Sullivan 35:13.1, Molly Price 35:13.6, Whittney Rains 35:14.1, Lena Folse 35:45.0,
Colleen Matthews 35:53.8, Amanda Adamson 35:56.4, Travis Buck 36:19.8, Renee Rogge 36:19.8, Jodie Haynes 37:06.6, Anita Van Buskirk 37:11.7, Erin Waggoner 37:17.2, Melissa Miller 37:17.4, Mykur Ri 37:44.7, Brandi Hanson 38:08.9, Heather Thompson 38:14.8, Bekki Cahill 38:54.4, Michele Kirby 38:54.4, Kristy Gilliam 40:14.3, Sarah Brundige 40:15.2, Hailey Smith 40:29.7, Kate Robinson 40:56.5, Michelle Ritchey 41:02.0, Jani Cundiff 41:10.7, Leslie Kunz 41:11.9,
Andrea McCoy 42:38.1, Ashley Weir 42:38.2, Deana Conner 43:39.5, Kathi Kortz 44:49.2, Makita Lane-McGee 45:00.7, Susan Mardis 45:44.8, Angel Fisher 45:45.1, Cheryl Savant 46:02.3, Denise Harden 46:05.4, Pam Karr 46:07.8, Bobbi Marlowe-Cox 46:15.8, Donna Hofman 46:45.3, Margaret Harden 46:50.5, Addie Simpson 46:57.3, Barbara Kraus 46:57.3, Diane Jensen 47:23.5, Raina Konazeski 47:50.0, Sandy Sell 47:52.8, Melissa Hyneman 47:53.2, Mary Nugent 47:53.2,
Leah Ross 47:54.5, Allison Hunt 47:54.5, Kathy Reynolds 48:46.5, Beth Meeker 48:46.9, Jordan Dillon 48:55.3, Nancy Mallory 49:25.5, Ann Mallory 49:25.7, Christi Fenton 49:27.9, Rachel Sweet 49:58.4, Kira Lowden 49:59.7, Michelle Pine 51:27.8, Brenda Keiser 51:58.8, Meghan Salinas 52:15.0, Mandy Reid 52:15.1, Kelsey Brosey 53:16.0, Haley Ringwald 53:16.4, Maja Alic 53:16.4, Suzanne Olsen 53:33.1, Debbie Shepherd 53:33.2, Jean McCleary 53:33.5,
Christin Casserly 53:46.7, Catha McCarty 53:46.8, Allison Hochstetler 53:55.6, Myia Lambert 53:55.7, Darylann Dillman 54:39.2, Grace Joseph 54:53.1, Linda Krawiec 55:12.0, Debra Jarvis 56:17.1, Kathy Hartle 56:18.6, Megan Dillman 56:46.5.
1-mile grade 4 and up winner — Isaac Redenbarger 5:47.9
1-mile up to grade 3 winner — Jaden Wayt 5:59.9
In other track and field:
n Engineer men win HCAC — At Franklin, Rose-Hulman men's team had six winners in winning their fifth straight Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships on Saturday.
Sutton Coleman claimed titles in three different events for Rose at the meet. The senior won both the 110 (15.37 seconds) and 400-meter hurdles (55.15) and was also a member of the first place 4x400-meter relay team (3:22.41).
Collin Crowson set a new HCAC meet record in the pole vault, clearing 4.88 meters to capture the title. Other Rose men's winners were Micah Aldrich in the 5,000 meters (15:28.21) and Travis Stallings in long jump (6.88 meters)
The Hanover women's track team earned their second straight outdoor track and field title. Rose-Hulman finished fourth with 103 points.
Rose-Hulman's Liz Evans won two events, high jump (1.68 meters) and long jump (5.28 meters), while Creasey Clauser won the 400 in 59.56 seconds. Tanya Colonna (Brecksville, Ohio-H.S.) broke the meet record in the women's pole vault, clearing 3.40 meters. Rose also won the 4x100 (50.54) and 4x400 (4:13.92) relays.
n Drake Relays — At Des Moines, Iowa, Indiana State senior Jeremiah Vaughan, sophomore Greggmar Swift, and the men's shuttle hurdle relay team all picked up wins at the 103rd Drake Relays which ended on Saturday.
The ISU women's shuttle hurdle and sprint medley relays also established new school records on the final day of competition.
Vaughan won the men's 1,500 meters with a time of 3:50.47. Swift won the 110-meter hurdles. ISU's men's shuttle hurdle relay team of Duane Brown, Swift, Robert Webb and Maurice Lyke won the event with a time of 56.42 seconds.
The ISU women's 4x100 shuttle hurdle relay set a school record twice. Carmelia Stewart, Stacia Weatherford, Kelly Steffen and Sarah Snapp ran to a school record time of 57.40 iin the preliminaries, advanced to the finals at 57.21 seconds, before finishing third overall.
Former ISU athlete Kylie Hutson was also in competition placing fifth in the women's pole vault special after clearing 13-feet-7 1-4-inches (4.15 meters). Jenn Suhr won the event by clearing 15-feet-3-inches (4.65 meters) to set a Drake Relays record.
n Rose sweeps pair — At North Manchester, Rose-Hulman remained in first place in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference standings with a 7-6 and 6-3 doubleheader sweep at Manchester on Saturday.
Rose clinched a bid to the HCAC Tournament scheduled for May 10-12. The league's regular season champion will serve as tournament host with games on their home field.
In the opener, Rose-Hulman pounded 12 hits. Both team scored three runs in the third inning, twice in the fifth and once in the sixth. Rose scored once in the fourth to provide the game deciding run.
In the nightcap, Rose scored three runs in the first and single runs in the second, third and fifth frames.
The two teams conclude their series with a single game at 1 p.m. today.
n Sycamores fall 1-0 twice — At Springfield, Mo., Lindsey Beisser allowed just a combined seven hits over two complete games but tMissouri State (22-22, 10-12 MVC) defeated Indiana State (18-31, 5-17 MVC) 1-0 in both games of a Missouri Valley Conference doubleheader.
The final game of the series will take place at 1 p.m. today.
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Owens (L) and Jonas; Tamer (W) and Ayres.
Highlights — For SMWC, Wright was 2 for 3; Painter was 2 for 2 and a double; Turner was 1 for 3.
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Goelz (L) and Jonas; Gwltney (W) and Rogers.
Highlights — For SMWC, Barnett was 2 for 5; Goelz was 3 for 4; Wright and Minning had a double.
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Faker (W) and Jonas; Harrison (L) and Whitney.
Highlights — For SMWC, Wright was 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored, 2 doubles and 4 RBI; Painter was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, a double; Jonas was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, 2 RBI; Minning and Faker had 2 RBI.
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Stenger (W) and Jonas, Turner; Lee (L) and Whitney.
Highlights — For SMWC, Barnett was 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored; Rosselli was 3 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI; Turner was 1 for 4 with a triple, 2 RBI; Jonas was 2 for 3 with a triple, 2 runs scored, RBI; Minning was 1 for 3 with a double, RBI; Painter was 1 for 3 with a double.
Next — SMWC (26-20) hosted Taylor on Saturday.
n Pair hold lead — At Brazil, Dusty Jovanovich and Denny Byram hold the lead in the Forest Park Two-Man Scramble after one round.
Jovanovich and Byram carded 57 to lead Troy Farris and Mark McCollum with 59 by two shots going into the final round today.
8 a.m. — Mike Thomas-Kevin Carpenter 77, J Gaskill-F Swearingen 77
8:10 — Anthony Mason-Chris Pope 76, Thomas-Hocutt 75
8:20 — Mike Keltz-Bill Keltz 75, Buzz Paige-Sonny Smith 74
8:30 — Payne-Collins 74, Cesinger-Raines 74
8:40 — Kyle Crawford-Matt Wright 73, Jeff Symon-Frankie Hoffman Jr. 72
8:50 — Eric France-Alan Fletcher 72, Randy Zimmerman-Glen Logan 71
9:00 — Benny Kiburis-Jerry Snodgrass 71, Len Fisher-Tyler Fisher 71
9:10 — Keith Hathhorfn-David Moore 71, Bill Lovett-Jerry Peebles 71
9:20 — Greg Gormong-Jim Gormong 71, Mark Orr-Shawn Hughes 71
9:30 — Alan Goff-Clint Weddle 71, David Kirchner-Corey Blunk 70
9:40 — Swaim-Bridgewater 70, Adamson-Anderson 70
9:50 — Bill McFadden-Kyle McFadden 70, R. Simson-J Brush 70
10:00 — Ryan Swearingen-Nate Stoelting 70, Brad Tribble-Albert Waters 69
10:10 — Borodoff-Reynolds 69, Russ Campbell-Darrel Shouse 68
10:20 — Justin Collins-Brock Dyer 68, H. Roscoe-R. Roscoe 68
10:30 — Tony Trout-Mitch Lancaster 68, Langdon-Devon 68
10:40 — Alan Buell-Rick Ford 67, Kyle Stevenson-Kyle Coletti 67
10:50 — Nathan Rode-Randy Reinhol 67, Josh Trout-Craig Trout 67
11:00 — A Thiemann-A Thiemann 67, Gregg Kluzner-Charlie Kluzner 66
11:10 — Dan Morlan-Bob Symon 66, G Reininger-R Kruse 66
11:20 — Glassburn-Yount 66, Randy Bland-Ryan Bland 66
11:30 — Long-Staton 66, Luke Steinborn-Drew Dorsett 66
11:40 — Sean Levy-Jeff Yocum 65, Bird-Sagar 65
11:50 — Geoff Shuck-Mike Toney 65, Mike Ball-Stacey Vitanemi 65
12:00 p.m. — Marvin Keith-Eric Miller 64, Jones-McCrea 64
12:10 — Doug McDonald-Chris DeHart 63, Nate Baugh-Paul Jungers 63
12:20 — E Maesch-M Lacy 63, Keen-Neidersier 62
12:30 — Bubba Atkinson-Blade Horrall 62, Larry Fossi-Larry Griffin 62
12:40 — Matt Williams-Ryan Turner 61, Gary Stuck-Tim Mundy 60
12:50 — Troy Farris-Mark McCollum 59, Dusty Jovanovich-Denny Byrum 57
n Rose men sixth — At Seymour, the Rose-Hulman men's team is tied for sixth place after day one of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships.
Rose-Hulman fired the team's second best score this season of 321 at the Shadowood Golf Course.
Jeremiah Cole led the effort with a round of 78, followed by Aaron Kiraly and John Rigitano (80), Eric Kamer (83) and Tucker Cox (93).
The four-day HCAC Tournament continues today, with the final two rounds at Honeywell Golf Course in Wabash on May 5-6.
n Four for Wilson — At Hulman Links, Rick Wilson recorded his fourth career hole-in-one on the 130-yard No. 8 hole using a 7-iron last Saturday. All four aces have come on four different par-3 holes at Hulman Links.
Witnesses were Jerry Clayton, Steve Pfotenhauer, and Jeff "Jeter" Fields.
n Leadership Wabash Valley — At Idle Creek, the following are results of the Leadership Wabash Valley outing on Friday:
57 — Terry Hogan, Tom Foster, Steve Osborn, Troy Charters
58 — Steve Lively, James Stewart, Mike Wertz, Tom Jeffers
Closest to pin — Greg Kane (3)
Longest drive — Keaton Sumner (15)
Auto racing
n Schuerenberg prevails — At Gas City, Hunter Schuerenberg won the feature event in U. S. Auto Club sprint car racing Friday at I-69 Speedway.
Schuerenberg led all the way to win the 30-lap main event followed by Shane Cottle and Jon Stanbrough, who assumed first place in the sprint point totals.
Racing scheduled for Saturday at Lincoln Park Speedway was wiped out by heavy rains.
Friday's results
Fast qualifier — Scotty Weir
Heat winners — Tracy Hines, Levi Jones, Kyle Larson, Bryan Clauson, Kody Swanson (semi)
Feature — Hunter Schuerenberg, Shane Cottle, Jon Stanbrough, Billy Puterbaugh Jr., Clauson, Weir, Dave Darland, Casey Shuman, Brent Beauchamp, Chris Windom, Kevin Thomas Jr., Hines, Jon Sciscoe, Larson, 19. Chase Stockon
n Short posts win — At Bloomington, Brady Short was a double winner in Friday's racing at Bloomington Speedway.
Short won his heat and feature for sprint cars.
Other feature winneres were Bradley Sterrett, Roy Bruce Jr. and Greg Garrison.
Friday's results
Sprint cars
Heat winners — Brady Short, Bobby Stines, Chris Babcock, Jordan Kinser (B-main)
Feature — Short, Ethan Barrow, Babcock, Dakota Jackson, Nick Bilbee, Danny Holtsclaw, Bub Cummings, Logan Hupp, Ty Deckard, Stines, Brandon Mattox, Eric Edwards, Tommy Shields, Nick Johnson, Kevin Chambers
UMP modifieds
Heat winners — Bradley Sterrett, Derek Groomer, Clint DeMoss, Jake Humphrey (B-main)
Feature — Sterrett, Richie Lex, Wes Leigh, John DeMoss, Greg Amick, Rob Fuqua, Groomer, Bennie Smith Jr., Jim Moore, Lindsay Wade
UMP super stocks
Heat winners — David Bumgardner, Will McRoberts, Roy Bruce Jr., A. J. Clark (B-main)
Feature — Bruce, Troy Clark, Bumgardner, McRoberts, Kevin Arthur, Kenny Carmichael Jr., Steve Hollars, Brad Cummings, Travis Todd, Kenny Carmichael
Heat winners — Bryson Clark, Greg Garrison, Cole Miles, Jeff Howe (B-main)
Feature — Garrison, Justin Patterson, Kansas Cox, Miles, Joe Johnson, Joshua Wright, Clark, Matt Hamilton, Chris Raines, Mike Miller
METRO ROUNDUP: Jenkins, Goatee win inaugural Rush the Punter 5K
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Sycamores bow out of MVC Tournament
Indiana State's baseball was out of pitching, and after a loss to Wichita State on Thursday, the Sycamores were out of second-chances too at the Missouri Valley Conference baseball tournament. What the Sycamores weren't out of was heart, guts and clutch performances from some unlikely sources. But in the end, Friday's elimination game rematch against the Shockers was a sampling of ISU's season overall — the Sycamores were out of luck.
Metro Sports: Chalk up No. 5 for Liz Evans
Senior Liz Evans capped the top career in Rose-Hulman athletics history with her fifth national championship and eighth All-American award at Wisconsin-La Crosse on Friday.
Four Indiana State athletes advance to NCAA outdoor track and field championships
Three Indiana State seniors and a freshman have punched their tickets to the NCAA outdoor track and field championships in two weeks at Eugene, Ore., with their Friday efforts in the 2013 NCAA East Preliminary at Aggie Stadium on the campus of North Carolina A&T.
Wichita State shuts out ISU to force elimination-game rematch
Indiana State starting pitcher Greg Kuhlman did his best.
Actually, he did far better than he ever has previously in an ISU uniform, but while Kuhlman's gutty pitching effort spoke volumes, ISU's bats remained ominously silent. -
Indiana State baseball now one win from MVC Championship
Indiana State's Wednesday morning wish list probably read something like this: a dominant complete game effort from starting pitcher Devin Moore, near-immaculate defense to support him, and a steady diet of clutch situational hitting from lineup spots one to nine.
Terre Haute's Mascari running 10,000 meters for chance to get to Hayward Field
Indiana State freshman and Terre Haute North graduate John Mascari is among the enormous group of Sycamores competing this weekend at the NCAA East Preliminary. The top 48 NCAA track and field competitors in each event on this half of the United States are narrowed down to 12 who will compete at the NCAA meet at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
Manaea's shoulder causing him latest pain
Indiana State pitcher Sean Manaea has battled through so many aches and pains during the 2013 season that it can be hard to discern the serious pain from the pain he pitches through.
ISU's Negele answers call in big way in wake of Manaea injury
When Indiana State starting pitcher Sean Manaea slumped on the mound in obvious pain after he took his warm-up pitches, red flags raised for ISU's Missouri Valley Conference tournament hopes.
ISU baseball hoping Manaea can get its MVC Tournament moving in right direction
Indiana State's baseball team has been waiting all season for its stars to align.
But this is the 2013 Sycamores, after all, and after a season in which seemingly little has gone right, it appears its stars will remain crossed at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. -
ISU track sending record 22 to postseason
On the heels of their thrilling double victory at the 2013 Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships both the Indiana State men and women moved up in the national rankings which were released Tuesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
ISU's athletic treasure trove
Think of every championship that Indiana State has won in each of its sports, past and present. Think of every tournament — postseason or regular season — which the Sycamores have claimed as their own.
Ort sets ISU RBI record in 16-7 win
Robby Ort celebrated his Indiana State baseball Senior Day on Saturday by becoming the Sycamores' all-time leader in RBIs as ISU ended its regular season with a 16-7 win over Bradley at Bob Warn Field.
Bradley ends 16-game MVC losing streak against ISU
Momentum was the only thing riding on Indiana State's baseball game against Bradley on Friday. With a five-game winning streak going, ISU wanted to keep the good vibes going into next week's Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
ISU couldn't do it. -
Behind 16 hits and Manaea's pitching, ISU beats Bradley
Indiana State's baseball team rode a wild ride of emotion on Thursday.
First came the public announcement that Bob Warn Field would host the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Later, Sean Manaea's availability to pitch ISU's series opener against Bradley was in doubt. -
Indiana State women add five transfers, including experienced D-I point guard
Indiana State coach Teri Moren believes the addition of five more newcomers to the program — in addition to the five who had already joined the program earlier this calendar year — will provide her coaching staff the athleticism and depth it needs to play a successful, up-tempo brand of basketball next season.
Metro roundup: Woods softball takes seventh in national tournament
The St. Mary-of-the-Woods softball team finished seventh in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association softball tournament on Tuesday at Firestone Stadium.
Metro Roundup: Indiana State's Shakir Bell on Performance Awards watch list
College Football Performance Awards has announced its watch list for the 2013 CFPA FCS Running Back Award, and Indiana State's Shakir Bell earned a spot on the list.
ISU baseball team builds on success with 14-2 rout
Indiana State's baseball victory over Alcorn State on Friday would take on more meaning Saturday if the Sycamores could build momentum and pick up on the good work they did in Friday's ninth-inning rally.
Mission accomplished.
The Sycamores were aggressive from the opening inning at the plate and starting pitcher Devin Moore gave them eight valuable and effective innings on the mound as ISU defeated Alcorn State 14-2 at Bob Warn Field.
"It was a really good experience for everybody. It felt great to finally come out here and put some things together. It's also really nice when your offense puts a lot of runs on the board," Moore said.
Moore's eight innings of work were as valuable as gold to an ISU team that is short on quality arms due to injury and ineffectiveness. He didn't allow a hit until the fourth inning and one of the two runs he conceded was unearned. -
Johnson, Lyke win MVC titles for ISU
Indiana State's Felisha Johnson and Maurice Lyke were both crowned Missouri Valley Conference champions on Saturday during the MVC Track and Field Championships at Drake University.
ISU earns badly-needed win
Alcorn State's baseball team might be ranked in the bottom 10 in RPI and Indiana State might have never lost to a Southwestern Athletic Conference team. So it wouldn't appear that a quality win was in the offing when Alcorn State visited Bob Warn Field on Friday.
Metro roundup: RHIT's Evans sets Div. III record in high jump
For the third time this season, Rose-Hulman senior Liz Evans topped the NCAA Division III all-time national record in the outdoor high jump Friday night.
ISU's Mascari and Hope win MVC track & field titles
Indiana State produced two champions during the opening day of action in the Missouri Valley Conference track and field championships Friday at Drake. Freshman John Mascari, a Terre Haute native, won the men's 10,000-meter race and Nicole Hope won the women's pole vault for the second time in three seasons.
ISU pole vault tradition continues with help from its author
Pole vault is track and field for the adrenaline junkie, Indiana State senior Nicole Hope proclaimed during a recent practice at Marks Field.
To catapult oneself about 14 feet into the air with a large $500 fiberglass pole on a daily basis is a risky endeavor.
"We have to be fearless. You can't be afraid at all," said Hope, who has also catapulted herself into the NCAA's elite in the event, ranking 15th in the NCAA with her leap of 13-feet, 9 1/4. -
Sycamores searching for answers after seventh loss in eight games
These are the bad times for the Indiana State baseball team.
The will is there for the Sycamores to pull out of their worst slump of the season, but the results are not. The suffering continued on Wednesday at Bob Warn Field as Eastern Illinois defeated ISU 5-3. -
METRO ROUNDUP: ISU men's track picked first in MVC Championships, women second
The Indiana State men's track team has won the last two Missouri Valley Conference outdoor championships, but the women have not stood on the top podium since 1999.
That may change this year, but the Sycamores will face some stiff competition in their quest for the championships. -
North grad Welker helps Whitson earn first NCAA bid as coach
Eastern Kentucky girls golf coach Mike Whitson, an alumnus of his employer, enjoyed his stay in Terre Haute as coach of Indiana State, where he started the women's golf program.
METRO ROUNDUP: Rose-Hulman wins HCAC all-sports trophy
Rose-Hulman has won the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference men's all-sports trophy for the fifth time in the past six year, the league announced Monday.
Rose tallied 66.5 points for its finishes in 11 men's sports, just ahead of Franklin with 66. Hanover was third with 53 points. -
METRO ROUNDUP: Rose-Hulman tennis falls in HCAC semifinal
Rose-Hulman's hot streak in men's tennis came to an end Saturday in the semifinal round of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament at the West Indy Racquet Club.
Manaea fights off bad hip, wet weather to toss four innings
Mother Nature has been the bane of the Indiana State baseball team's existence all season. Eight games wiped due to weather are a testament to that. So it was no surprise, though no less disappointing, when she didn't deal Indiana State pitcher Sean Manaea the greatest hand on Saturday as he tries to recover from a hip injury.
ISU track enjoys big night at IU's Billy Hayes Invitational
The Indiana State Sycamores either won or finished as the top collegian in 12 events, led by the record-breaking performance of senior Brandon Pounds at the 2013 Billy Hayes Invitational Friday at Indiana University.
Pounds broke his own school record to win the men's hammer throw. - More College Headlines
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Curtis Granderson is starting in right field Saturday against the Blue Jays.
Travis Hafner (shoulder) returned to the Yankees' lineup Saturday.
Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week.
Mets GM Sandy Alderson confirmed Friday that Travis d'Arnaud (foot) should be ready to play in minor league games by the end of June.
The New York Post confirms Chris Stewart (groin) will not be placed on the disabled list.
ESPN New York reports that the Mets have "intensified" discussions about potentially demoting Ike Davis.
The White Sox are expected to call up left-hander Donnie Veal from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Friday that Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee, groin) had "a little bit of a setback."


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Body found in Green River identified as Auburn woman
April 26, 2011 · Updated 12:58 PM
The body found in the Green River on Friday was identified by the Medical Examiner's Office today as Leah McHugo of Auburn. She was 84 years old.
The body was seen in the river about 12:30 p.m. by a woman walking along the shoreline at about South 277th and Green River Road South. The woman said she could see a body about mid-channel and floating with the current, authorities said.
The Sheriff's Office Marine Unit and Guardian One responded.
The woman was pulled from the river about two hours later. She had been living in an assisted living center in north Auburn.
There was no evidence of foul play, the Sheriff's Office said.
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Your Recreation Center offers a before and after school program that runs the duration of the school year with day camps planned to fill in the school holidays. The program runs from 6:30 am until the children leave for school and then from immediately after school until 6:30 pm. Transportation is provided to and from Barnett and James Dukes Elementary schools. With the help of our wonderful counselors your children's homework will be a breeze. Registration is on a monthly basis. *Non SDCEA property owners pay an additional $5.00 per month.
Classes below are for April
Morning Class:
Early riser: 6:30-8:00 am COST: $80.75 or $4.75 per morning.
Begin your morning with a variety of activities that start your day off right!
After School:
Monday :" SAY IT WITH FLOWERS"
2:15-6:30 pm COST: $38.00
With the help of our children, the center will be in full bloom.
From paper flowers to planting flowers, the Rec. Center will be brightened up for spring.
Tuesday: "TRACK AND FIELD"
We will be learning about or brushing up on the sporting events at a track meet. On our final day we will hold our own Field Day here at the Rec. Center.
Wednesday: "PARK FUN"
1:00-6:30 pm COST: $28.50 (If Wednesdays only - $37.50)
Every Wednesday this month we will venture out and explore a different part of the park ie. playground, horse shoe pits, volleyball court and more.........
Thursday: "ANIMAL ARTISTRY"
2:15-6:30 pm COST: $28.50
Don't miss out as we learn how to draw a different animal each week. We may even create some new ones of our own.
Friday: "AT THE MOVIES"
Each week we'll watch a different type of movie, from fantasy to
sports and everything in between. We'll supply the popcorn!
SPRING HOLIDAY CAMP: APRIL 1st-5th COST: $24.00 PER DAY
Have your child join us at the Ramona Oaks Recreation Center on their days off school. Whether you need one day or all five, we are here for you.
Crafts, games, field trip to Seaport Village (kite flying).
Camp runs from 8:30-4:30 with extended care available from
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Join us as each week will be the adventure of a lifetime. We'll highlight a favorite board game and explore the unique possibilities found there in. Crafts will be made, science and nature explored, foods prepared, and of course, games played, all to make a memorable summer for your camper.
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Through the jungles, rainforests and deserts of faraway lands we will learn about the animals found there and how they manage to live in these unusual places. Field Trip: Movies & Hilleary Park.
WEEK #2 - "Chutes & Ladders" 6/24 – 6/28
Join us on this week of obstacle courses and relays. We will learn about playing and analyzing strategies together as a team. Creating the ultimate obstacle course will be the challenge of this week. Field Trip: Movies & Hilleary Park
WEEK #3 - "Monopoly" 7/1 - 7/5 (4-day week) (closed 4th of July)
Come and own your own piece of the Amusement Park! We will travel around our park and collect prizes from different carnival games, but if stop to watch the fireworks it will cost you! Field Trip: Boomers COST: $125.00 (This includes a game package)
WEEK #4 - "Ouiji Board" 7/8 - 7/12
Slumber party fun is what's in store for this week. Each group will create their own games, snacks and crafts that will be shared by all on Fridays "Pajama Party."
Field Trip: Pump It Up/Rock Climbing
WEEK #5 - "Battleship" 7/15 - 7/19
Get on board for an adventure on the high seas. Building a ship, competing in a regatta and discovering sea life will make all you land lubbers thirst for the open waters.
WEEK #6 - "Clue" 7/22 - 7/26
Who, What, When, Where, and Why? All questions used to make for a memorable week of investigating and discovering answers to our scavenger hunts that each group will design. Field Trip: Ice Skating
WEEK #7 - Candyland" 7/29 -8/2
Let's get messy! There will be ooey gooey sweet and chewy creations from Play DOH to candy. Experiment to create that one sweet treat like no other. Field Trip: Ice Skating
WEEK #8 - "Spotit" 8/5 - 8/9
Spot it and you win! A sharp eye and little bit of speed is all you need to enjoy this extraordinary sport experience. Healthy competition and team spirit will top off this week. Field Trip: Wave Water Park COST: $150.00 (This includes transportation, admission to park and lunch)
WEEK #9 - "Twister" 8/12 - 8/16
Want to add a little twist of fun into summer camp? This week we be mixing up the groups and work to together for our Twister tournament. Got balance? Will your group fall? Field Trip: Torrey Pines Beach
WEEK #10 - "Apples to Apples" 8/19 - 8/23
Who could have guessed that summer would fly by and be soooo much FUN! Just like apples to Apples we will judge the best match for most creative skits, humorous moments, interesting events, and best costumes from our summer.
Field Trip: Torrey Pines Beach
Before & After School Participants: April 5th 8:30am-6:00pm
SDCEA Residents: April 6th 11am-1pm
Open Registration: April 15th *Non-SDCEA residents pay an additional $5.00/week fee
Register at the Recreation Center – 25386 Pappas Rd.
Full Week only – limited enrollment
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All Stars July 8th-12th Cost: $120.00 Ages 5-10 9:00am-12:00pm
All Stars July 8th-12th Cost: $120.00
Ages 5-10 9:00am-12:00pm
Learn about famous scientists and inventors who were all-stars in their field of expertise. Together with your teammates you will build super structures, create a volcanic eruption and examine rocks formed from volcanic magma. Construct a kite and study aerodynamics, make a star chart while discovering the secret behind the stars. Take home projects include a rocket racer, star locater, kite, animal track, crystal garden and more!
Jr. Ninjaneering with Lego August 5th-9th Cost: $105.00
Ages 5-6 9:00am-12:00pm
Enter the world of Ninjago and become an apprentice Ninjaneer! Imagine and build unique and fun projects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.
Ninjaneering Masters with LEGO August 5th-9th Cost: $105.00
Ages 7-12 1:00pm-4:00pm
Master the world of Ninjago by becoming a Ninjaneer! In this advanced camp you will learn real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. Motorize your Blade Cycle and design the Dark fortress while honing your Spinjitzu battle skills.
Check out our Kids Night Out! We now offer two a month! On the second & fourth Fridays of the month they will enjoy a themed night of fun activities. This is a great opportunity to have some quality time away, while your kids are enjoying a night of entertainment. Join us for:
Wide World Of Sports Event" April 12 & 26 Join us for an evening of team spirit and healthy competition. We will be making team pennants to cheer on our team mates at our 'indoor Olympics.'
"Viva Mexico Celebration" May 10 & 24
It's a fiesta, in honor of Cinco de Mayo! Come amigos, for games & crafts with a Mexican flair. Music & food will help us feel we've traveled south.
"Under The Sea Adventure" June 9
With the coming of summer, we are all in a 'tropical mood'. We will experience a flavor of the sea while making sandcastles, racing boats, and tasting island delicacies. You won't want to miss this evening of fun.
Location: Ramona Oaks Recreation Center. Ages 3-11 Time 6:00-11:30 PM.
Cost: $25.00 for one, $40.00 for two siblings, or $50.00 for three siblings.
INCLUDES: Dinner, games, crafts and a movie. Please make reservations by the Tuesday prior (760) 789-4146. Sorry- No refunds.
SATURDAY PARK PLAYDAY – April 6th
Ages 4-12 Cost $10 Must call to reserve a spot.
Join us on the first Saturday of each month from 1-5pm. We want to share the FUN that can be found at Ramona Oaks Park and the Recreation Center. Your child will have a ridiculously good time making crafts, playing games and meeting new or old friends.


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The GOP, and John McCain specifically, get the Rachel Maddow treatment:
The GOP, John McCain "are not thinking very hard or very clearly about the role of American in the world" and in war.
"How did John McCain get to be the Republican party's North Star in foreign policy in 2012?"
"Why is he the guy in charge?"
"This was the same John McCain who thought we'd be easily victorious in the fraudulent Iraq War."
"No, the anthrax did not come from Iraq.
And no we were not greeted as liberators in Iraq.
And no, the Iraq War wasn't easy.
And no, it turned out not to be cool to 'muddle through' in Afghanistan for, what is it now, 12 years?"
"John McCain said… the U.S. should think about going to war with Russia. U.S.! War with Russia! What could possibly go wrong?"
"It's also his grasp of the facts…. Iraq and Pakistan do not share a border.
Iran was not training Al Qaeda operatives.
Ronald Reagan did not cause the Prague Spring of 1968. Wanna know what he was doing in 1968? That was his first year as governor of California."
The GOP "hasn't figured out that Iraq was a bad idea."
"The Senate really does have to confirm someone as Secretary of State, even if John McCain has decided he doesn't want one this year."
"You need to know what you're talking about. You need to have a basic level of competence. And doing what John McCain says is not a reasonable substitution for basic competence… Pick somebody else."


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Tacky the Penguin is a total nonconformist who lives with a group of formal, proper penguins. But it's Tacky who foils the plans of three critters with "get-rich-quick plans" that threaten the penguins' existence.
With his loud, un-penguin-like antics, Tacky puzzles the hunters to such an extent that they're firmly convinced they cannot be in the "land of the pretty penguins." This is a rollicking tale that clearly shows that there are advantages to being an individual.
This book is must reading for any kid - or grown-up - who refuses to follow the pack - and is sure to elicit lots of chuckles from young readers!
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