The War of 1812

AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN WAR

It was the usual war – a dispute over trade and territory.

It began with the US Army invading a foreign country 3 times – and suffering a humiliating defeat in each invasion.

As the war progressed, cities like

 Baltimore,

New Orleans and

 New York

came under attack, and both Detroit and Washington

were occupied by the enemy.

The White House was a smoldering ruin of black ash, and the President was on the run to avoid capture.

Eventually, the war ended by a peace treaty,

with neither side being victorious.

The battle for Baltimore was the inspiration behind

 “The Star-Spangled Banner”,

and later, Johnny Horton sang about the

 “Battle of New Orleans”.

WHAT HAS THIS TO DO WITH

SANDPIPER’S RESORT?!?!?

2012 is the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, in which the United States fought against its most fearsome enemy – CANADA!

To mark the anniversary,
 a number of games of volleyball will be played between
 Team Canada and Team USA.

This event will take place on

 Saturday, February 4,

beginning at 11:30 am.

 The ONLY sign-up for this event

will be held between the hours of 8 am and 10 am on the same day (in other words at Junque & Java) –

 the teams will then be selected at random

by the respective team captains,

and the team rosters will be posted in time for the 11:30 start.
(if weather is bad the games will be moved to the 11th -
 but sign-up is still only at Junque & Java)
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You can sign up for either team – after all, a number of “loyalists” fought for Canada in 1812, even though they lived in the USA!

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Those not wishing to play should come out and support your favorite team, or should volunteer (at Junque & Java or before) as referee(s) or linespersons.

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 Lunch will be served pool-side by Don & Vanessa.