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THOSE DARING VICTORIAN DAYS The Victorian Period is often thought of as the advent of the “hairstyle movement.” However, in those days, women were damaging their hair – actually scorching it – by overusing hot irons. Their hair also took Crowns of Glory... Continued on Page 2

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setter in the hairstyle world, as many women followed suit. The new cropped cut became known as the Castle Bob: a simple, blunt cut level with the bottom of the ears, worn with bangs or side bangs. The new style also prompted the beginning of permanents and hair color.

In the 1870s, M. Marcel Grateau, a hairdresser from Paris, created a new look – a natural wave – that he Women who had bobbed their hair in those days were achieved by turning the hot iron upside down. considered rebellious and bold. A short cut was less feminine, too – and those daring women paid a price Women flocked to the new style – curlier hair eventufor their over-the-edge style: ally represented a woman’s sweet temperament, and the straight-haired girls were now considered reserved • In 1925, the Jersey City, N.J., board of education or awkward. Although wavy, women still wore their ordered a teacher to let her hair grow. hair long, and it became a “rite of passage” for adult • One department store fired all women who wore women to pull their hair into a bun or French twist, bobs. even adorning it with ribbons, bows or jewelry.

• Preachers insisted that women with bobbed hair were a disgrace to society.

• Men even divorced their wives over the new bob haircut.

• And bobs were blamed for instigating social change in the 1920s and influencing risqué dress styles: short In 1915, Irene Castle, a ballroom dancer, wanted a skirts, rolled stockings – and the flapper. wash-and-wear style of hair. She snipped off her long locks to chin length and innocently became a trendCrowns of Glory... Continued on Page 3

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Continued from Page 2 But the bob boosted the economy and a new industry – the beauty industry.

In 1920, there were about 5,000 hairdressing shops in the United States. At the end of 1924, there were 21,000 established shops in the U.S., not including the old barber shops.

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Retro styles surged in the 60s. Women brought back a bit of the roaring 20s with a sleek look – less pomp. The pageboy – a longer version of the bob made its mark in the 60s as well.

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Big hair had its day for more than one decade. The French twist, the updo’s, the beehive and the flip – the styles all had one thing in common – they were puffed up and big. There’s a reason they used to say that a women’s “do” would make a good birds’ nest.

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In the 90s, hairstyles settled down a bit and gentle replaced big. Long hair was in – as in Julia Roberts and Cindy Crawford: shiny hair that flowed off the shoulders, often with a twinge of curl. In the late 90s, the feathered look had been revived and continued into the 21st century.

Petal Curls – 50s

COLOR, COLOR, COLOR Whether it’s hot pink or flaming red or black, white and gold stripes; coloring one’s hair is in vogue. In the 2000s, blonde hair on the crown and dark hair at the nape is not uncommon. From blonde to red to jet black – the color craze is here to stay.

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Do blondes really have more fun? Hollywood has had its share of blondes who’ve persuaded the hair industry. From Marilyn Monroe to Britney Spears, the color of blonde, from ash to gold, has enticed many women to visit their stylists: going in brown, coming out blonde.

Men throughout the ages have had their own “do’s” like the buzz cut or the flattop or the crew cut; along with the mullet and the bowl cut. Long hair has never lost its appeal in some men. Rocker Rod Stewart helped popularize the shag cut for men.

• Remember Olympic figure skater and gold medalist Dorothy Hamill?

Not only did she win gold for the U.S., but she also brought the “wedge” to the podium – a hairstyle rage that lasted far beyond the 1976 Olympics. By the way, versions of that style are still around in 2010.

In the 80s and 90s, the do’s for women and men were a bit wilder but still big.

Although the shag had its start in the 60s, feathering hair became a widespread trend in the 80s.

• Cary Grant, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio – these gents of the past and the present have influenced the sleek and sophisticated look in men.

• For that tussled, mischievous look, one can always count on Hugh Grant.

• Bruce Willis and long-time TV icon Telly Savalas brought bald to beautiful and had many men shaving their heads to reach what used to be a male’s “dread head after 40.”

• Actress Meg Ryan, known especially for her roles in romantic comedies of the 80s and 90s, had locks to die (or dye) for – from the short shaggy look to the long, wildly windy curly look.

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• And then there’s teen singing sensation Justin Bieber – he was born decades after the Beatles appeared on stage. But he must be fixated on bringing back the 60s mop-top hairstyles of the fab four.

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• In the 19th century, a first-class hair salon only charged 5 cents for cutting someone’s bangs.

• The hot-blast hair dryer changed the way women groomed their hair – it was born out of the 19th century.

• The Bobbie pin came from the bob.

• In 1903, the first electric haircutter was introduced: a comb with a fine platinum wire connected to the electric lighting system. The heated comb burnt off the ends of the hair.

• The first known school for hair styling was established in Chicago in 1890.

• A permanent waving machine was developed in the early 20th century by Charles Nessler. Spiral curling became popular in the U.S. in 1906.

• Methods for bleaching and touchups haven’t changed since 1891 – still achieved with hydrogen peroxide and

• In 1908, synthetic hair was invented. It was made out of cotton, corn and other grains.

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Letting go of old baggage can seem scary, since the old baggage can represent familiarity and, in some cases, comfort. Truly letting go of old baggage (self-beliefs, patterns, sabotage) is a new choice. We know we have made a new choice when we see the results of new choices. We see change in our physical reality and in our emotional, mental, and spiritual selves.

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to death when they are not unlocked from their cells. The prison, built to hold 1,500 people, was almost always overcrowded.

At the time of the 1930 fire, there were 4,300 prisoners living in the jail.

• On April 24, 1800, President John Adams approves legislation to appropriate $5,000 to establish the Library of Congress. The first books, ordered from London, consisted of 964 volumes. Today the collection, housed in three enormous buildings in Washington, contains more than 17 million books.

• On April 25, 1947, President Harry S. Truman officially opens the first White House two-lane bowling alley. President Eisenhower closed the alley in 1955 and turned it into a mimeograph room, while President Nixon had a one-lane alley installed underground directly beneath the North Portico entrance of the White House.

• On April 23, 1859, William Byers distributes the first newspaper ever published in the frontier boomtown of Denver. Working with a hand press in the attic of a local saloon, Byers printed and distributed the first edition of The Rocky Mountain News, beating the first release of competitor The Cherry Creek Pioneer by only 20 minutes.

• On April 22, 1970, Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems, is celebrated in the United States for the first time. Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches and educational programs.

• On April 19, 1876, a Wichita, Kan., commission votes not to rehire policeman Wyatt Earp (of O.K. Corral fame) after he beats up a candidate for county sheriff. For much of his life, Earp worked in law enforcement, but his own allegiance to the rule of law was conditional at best.

• On April 20, 1986, the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan scores 63 points in an NBA playoff game against the Boston Celtics, setting a post-season scoring record. Jordan remains the NBA’s highest regular season scorer, with an average of 30.1 points per game.

• On April 21, 1930, a fire at an Ohio prison kills 320 inmates, some of whom burn

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OVERACTIVE BLADDER RUINS LIFE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have to run to the bathroom all day long. If I don’t make it in time, I have an accident. This has made me so nervous that I have given up on all thoughts of a social life. It’s ruining my life. If we go to a restaurant, I must have a table near the restrooms, or I won’t sit down.

What can be done? I’ll try anything. -P.G. ANSWER: Your condition is an overactive bladder. Sudden, inappropriate and forceful contractions of the bladder wall muscles make it imperative for you to rush to the bathroom or you lose control of urine. Such bladder muscle contractions shouldn’t occur until the bladder is full or nearly full. For some reason, your bladder reacts violently when it’s only partially full. Conditions like a bladder infection can be a cause. Often, however, muscle contractions take place without any cause ever being found. You have to see a doctor who can look for things that are easily treated, like an infection.

If no cause is discovered, then you can reprogram your bladder to not react like this when it’s only partially filled. For two days, time the intervals between bathroom visits. Add 5 minutes to the shortest interval and hold off on urinating for that time interval for a week.

On week two, increase the interval by 15 minutes. Keep this up for a month, and then increase the interval by half an hour. Every two weeks, add another half hour to the interval between bathroom visits. When you reach three hours, you can stop.

You also can ask your doctor for prescription medicines that quiet bladder muscles. Detrol, Sanctura, Vesicare and Enablex are names of some of these medicines.

Another technique involves injecting the bladder muscles with Botox. Botox weakens the force of bladder muscle contractions and allows you to hold urine for more-normal intervals.

In extreme circumstances, a gynecologic urologist can advise you if a battery-operated device attached to the bladder is something you could con-

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Prevention comes from the daily use of moisturizers.

Even though it’s tempting to pull a hangnail off, don’t. Cut it with small, sharp scissors. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please explain what complex carbohydrates are. I see this term on all diet instructions. I don’t have a clear idea of what it means. What makes them complex, and how are they healthier than other carbs? -- W.L. ANSWER: Carbohydrates are starches and sugars. Fruits, vegetables and most grains (flours) are carbohydrates.

Complex carbohydrates are long chains of carbon molecules. Starches are complex carbohydrates. Sugars are simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates don’t raise blood sugar as quickly as do simple carbohydrates, so they don’t provoke a great demand for insulin.

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1st - STRENGTHEN THE CORE Regardless of the type of activity, having strong core muscles (abdomen, back, gluteus muscles, etc.) is important. Strong core muscles give you a solid foundation for performing movement in the extremities. Whether you are gardening, mowing the lawn, swinging a bat, kicking a ball, or hitting a golf club, a strong core will not only improve fitness, it will help you prevent unwanted injuries. A regular routine (no less than three days / week) of core-conditioning exercises is important. You can develop core strength with the use of stability balls, bands, sliding discs, and weights, or perform exercises that require no equipment at all - such as a plank, spinal bridging, partial curl-ups and rotation exercises.

Activities such as Yoga and Pilates are also very effective.

2nd - THINK “FLEXIBILITY” If you have not been working to maintain your strength and flexibility, you will notice that you have less and less strength and flexibility as the years go by. When you return to outdoor activity or sport, be sure to include stretching exercises in your routine. Begin slowly by adding two stretches per body part / per day into your workout routine. Take into consideration the muscle groups and joints that seem to need the most attention. The low back, hamstrings, hip flexors, spinal rotators, shoulders and scapula retractors are some of the areas I like to target with my clients.

Sample flexibility exercises include: low back hyperextensions, shoulder circles, neck stretch, back squeeze, quadriceps and hamstring stretches, abdominal rotations, side bends and toe / heel point.

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The reason is because we’re more likely to have disease and medication issues than any other age group.

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Spring onions are also called green onions, young onions, pencil onion and scallions. Scallions aren’t as fully ripened as a green onion and should not have a bulb. Spring onions are the milder, first stage of a mature onion. If left in the ground to grow, they’ll form into an onion bulb.

Larger, older, spring onions may have limp or faded stalks and a stronger flavor than the smaller ones. Spring onions should be small and thin, with a firm base at the root tip and crisp, bright green leaves.

Select spring onions that are not fully developed with a white bulb end and long green stalks. The flavor of the leaves is milder than the root end. Spring onions will keep for 5 to 7 days when wrapped in plastic and stored in the refrigerator.

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the roots and peel away the outer layer to remove any lingering dirt. Next, rinse the leaves, spreading them gently with your fingers to get at the dirt in the crevices. Both parts are edible. Although the white bulb is most often listed as part of recipes, the green leaves should also be incorporated in the recipes and as a garnish.

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You also can use the leaves to add a wonderful burst of green color, to tie up appetizers into a package or to use as a frilly, edible garnish. To curl the ends, cut off the roots and all but about 3 inches of the green tops. Slice the tops lengthwise down from the green end into the white section. Put the leaves in cold water and chill for several hours to curl them.

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SPRING ONION PESTO 6 green onions, root ends removed, white bulbs and tops chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil

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PATRICIA’S CAFÉ LEMONATA

2 ea Lemons ¼ c Sugar 1½ c Soda Water 1. Juice the lemons, removing the seeds.

2. Add the sugar and mix until it dissolves.

3. Add to the soda water, top with ice and serve.

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emonata is Italian lemonade with a little carbonation.

I like to use San Pellegrino sparkling water but you can use any type available. It is not as sweet as most lemonades so if you need to add more sugar then go for it.

I like to garnish it with a little sprig of mint and a slice of lemon.

In Mexico limes are used in place of the lemons but it is still called lemonata.

You would want to use 3 limes to the 2 lemons.

Try adding some crushed strawberries, a little grated ginger or some fresh orange juice to make it a little different.

These Unique and Delicious Recipes are presented to you by Pat McClelland owner of Bella Panini in Palmer Lake Check out their websites: http://www.bellapanini.com and www.bayoubarbq.com

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elicate, succulent asparagus is the perfect foil for salty prosciutto. You can assemble these early in the day and bake them at the very last minute.

24 spears thick asparagus, trimmed and peeled 12 slices (5 ounces) thin prosciutto 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes to blanch.

Drain; rinse with cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Preheat oven to 450 F. Working in batches, spread prosciutto on cutting board; cut each slice lengthwise in half and separate slightly. Evenly sprinkle 1 teaspoon Parmesan on each prosciutto strip. Place 1 asparagus spear at end of 1 strip; wrap prosciutto in spiral along length of asparagus (don’t cover asparagus tip). Transfer to jelly-roll pan. Repeat with remaining prosciutto, Parmesan and asparagus.

Sprinkle with pepper. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours.

3. Bake prosciutto-wrapped asparagus 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Arrange on platter and serve warm. Makes 24 appetizers.

• Each appetizer: About 28 calories, 2g total fat (1g saturated), 6mg sodium, 148mg sodium, 1g total carbohydrate, 3g protein.

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ALL THEY REALLY WANT IS TO BE LOVED! CASPIAN

CASPIAN

Caspian is a year old, male, Catahoula Leopard dog. He’s very playful and excellent with children. He has all his shots and has been micro chipped. Caspian currently lives with two cats and two other dogs and is looking for a new home. Caspian will be neutered upon adoption.

Samantha Weaver

• It was American journalist, satirist, critic and editor H.L. Mencken who made the following observation: “For centuries, theologians have been explaining the unknowable in terms of the-not-worthknowing.”

• In a standard deck of playing cards, the only king without a mustache is the king of hearts.

• If you ever make a trip to Alaska, you might want to keep in mind the fact that it is illegal there to wake a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking its picture.

• Those who study such things claim that when a glass breaks, the cracks travel along the glass at a speed of more than 3,000 miles per hour.

• You probably know that the Wright Brothers made the first powered airplane flight in Kitty Hawk, NC. It was Dec. 17, 1903, and Orville piloted the aircraft a total of 120 feet. You might not be aware, however, that the length of that flight is shorter than the wingspan on one of today’s Boeing 747s.

• An autumn visit to a corn maze in North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom last year turned disastrous for Anne Moon. When she reached her hand into a pen to pet a pig, the pig (named Ginger, incidentally) took Moon’s hand into its mouth. The pig released the hand unharmed but kept the diamond out of the woman’s engagement ring. The farmer who owned the attraction, Paul Caygill, then had to spend days searching for the gemstone in the pig’s refuse.

• The next time you’re looking at a map and see a “you-are-here” arrow pointing to your current location, you’ll know that the arrow is technically known as an ideo locator.

Thought for the Day: “Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.”

- Philip K. Dick

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Catahoula Leopards are extremely agile and athletic, territorial, protective of “their property”. Their owner must understand the Alpha concept and stay in control at all times, but still be loving to the dog. Catahoula’s are very loyal, loving, intelligent and independent. They really think for themselves.

BOOKER Booker is a 4 month old Jack Russell Terrier. He does well with his siblings and is a bundle of joy! We aren’t sure how Booker likes cats though or very young children.

Jack Russells are a high energy breed which relies on a high level of exercise and stimulation and there are not a great deal of serious health complaints.

Jack Russells are first and foremost a working terrier. Their high energy and drive make these dogs ideally suited to a number of different dog sports such as agility. Obedience classes are also recommended to potential owners, as Jack Russells can be stubborn at times and aggressive towards other animals and humans if not properly socialized. Despite their small size, these dogs are not recommended for the condominium or apartment dweller unless the owner is ready to take on the daunting task of providing the dog with the necessary amount of exercise and stimulation. These are truly big dogs in small packages.

Paws Corner

FRANKIE Frankie is a 12 week old Border Collie/ Aussie mix. He is a sweet boy and loves to play with his litter mates. Frankie has a lot of energy and will do well with a family that is home with him most of the time. As with all SAINT Animal pets he will need a secure fenced in yard.

If you think Caspian, Booker or Frankie would fit into your loving home and would like to adopt him, please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-3099 but you might need to use the 719 area code.

It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Animal Rescue asks the adopter to give the animal a reasonable amount of time to adjust to it’s new family and environment. This is so important to your new family member as well as your existing family members.

Don’t forget to check out our website at saintanimalrescue.org as always thank you for caring. Please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-3099 but you might need to use the 719 area code.

Did you know that grapes and raisins can be toxic to dogs and cause kidney failure.

Researchers say there are still many unknowns about the toxicity of grapes and raisins, including whether only certain types of dogs are affected, but it is advised not to feed grapes or raisins to dogs in any amount.

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By Sam Mazzotta

LOST PET LEAVES HEARTBREAK BEHIND DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog Coco, a small miniature Schnauzer, has been lost for six months now. I have tried to contact many people, such as the police, animal control and my vet, and placed posters around the neighborhood; however, nothing. It’s very painful, the idea of not knowing how he is doing. I don’t know if he is alive, or if I’ll ever see him again. So what can I do about this situation? - Veronica, Hightstown, N.J. DEAR VERONICA: I’m sorry to hear that your dog is still lost, Veronica. It’s heartbreaking when a pet disappears.

You’ve tried contacting all the local resources possible, which is the recommended first step. You might want to check back in to animal control, as well as call around to shelters in a wider area to see if they have taken in a dog fitting Coco’s descrip-

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tion. If you have a picture, even better.

Several lost pet Web sites can be found online, as well. Pets911.com has a section where lost pets can be reported and found, or stray pets can be listed. Petfinder.com, perhaps the best-known service, also has a large lost-pets database.

A totally free service is www.missingpet. net, homepage of the Missing Pet Network, which is maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

When listing your pet, be sure to include his age, breed, coloring, size and weight, what type of collar and tag he’s wearing, where he was last seen and any personality traits. If he answers to a certain call or likes a particular treat, mention that. Do not mention a reward in the listing. Consider also getting an e-mail account from one of the free e-mail services online and using it as your main contact.

Also, be on your guard against online theft.

If contacted about Coco, don’t give out credit card or Social Security numbers, your home address or other secure information.

Send your pet questions to Sam Mazzotta at ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Find more pet resources at www.

PawsCorner.com.

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he Palmer Ridge High School Serteens club is hosting its first annual Senior Citizen Prom!

See if you still have that fabulous jitterbug, or if you are still the leader of the Who: You! cha– cha line! Open to all seniors, or to What: A fun, safe Senior Citizen anyone who just wants to have fun!

prom Where: Palmer Ridge High School When: Friday, April 23rd, 4-7PM Cost: $8 a ticket, or 2 for $15

Directions: follow Monument Hill Road to Palmer Ridge High School.

Turn right at the 1st entrance and make another right into the lower parking lot.

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Contact The Injury Law Office of Buxton & Luther, P.C. for a free case evaluation

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he Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) continues its 2010 concert series with a trip back to the days before electric music when folks stood around in the parlor and played their music on the fiddle, banjo and guitar! Sweet Sunny South is an acoustic old timey string band that plays a unique blend of new and traditional music. The band has been making a name for itself at festivals and theaters throughout the region for the past 8 years. Sweet Sunny South represents the traditional music of greats such as The Stanley Brothers and The Carter Family while drawing influences from more contemporary bands.

humor that keeps the crowd smiling.

As an extra treat, this concert marks the release of the band’s latest CD, Carried Off By a Twister. Transport yourself back to the glory days of the Grand Ole Opry and experience Sweet Sunny South dressed to a “T”, weaving in and out around a single microphone presenting their style of old-time music you won’t soon forget. Hear their music on the web at www.sweetsunnysouth.com.

For more information call 719-4810475 or visit our website at www.trilakesarts.org.

Tickets are $12.00 for TLCA members and $15.00 for non-members Banjo and mandolin player, Bill ($15 and $18 at the door) and are Powers, writes most of the bands’ available at Covered Treasures Booksongs, which take the listener on sce- store (719-481-2665) in Monument nic journeys into dusty old American and The Wine Seller (719-481-3019) music. Cory Obert plays a mean old- and TLCA (719-481-0475) in Palmtime fiddle, sometimes with a Cajun er Lake. Tickets also available thru flare and sings a solid high tenor. PayPal at www.trilakesarts.org.

Rob Miller also writes songs, plays the D�28 and sings lead and harmony.

Shelley Gray plays the upright Bass, sings, hollers, and puts the “Sweet” WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Sweet Sunny South. Audiences at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. can expect a highly entertaining stage show featuring rollicking fiddle tunes, WHERE: Tri-Lakes Center for the soulful ballads, tight vocal harmonies Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highand an exceptional array of original way 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133. songs combined with a heavy dose of

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SNIPPETZ PUZZLES AND TRIVIA ®

Trivia Test

By Marge Svenson

1. MOVIES: Which one of the Seven Dwarfs is the only one wearing glasses in Disney’s “Snow White” animated film?

2. TELEVISION: Who starred in the TV series “Quantum Leap”?

3. PSYCHOLOGY: A xenophobic person would be afraid of what?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What was the prior name of the nation of Sri Lanka?

5. LANGUAGE: What is another name for comestibles?

6. COMICS: What is the name of the family duck in the “Hagar the Horrible” comic strip?

Sports Quiz

By Chris Richcreek

1. Name the three National League shortstops who have had at least 81 extra-base hits in a season.

2. Which school was the last No. 1 seed to win baseball’s College World Series before Texas in 2009?

3. Who holds the Cincinnati Bengals’ record for most receptions in a season?

4. When was the last time Penn State’s men’s basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament?

7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.”

5. How many teams has Pat Quinn led in his 20-year NHL head-coaching career?

8. MEASUREMENTS: What is a jiffy, as in “I’ll be there in a jiffy”?

6. In what year was the last time Penn State’s women’s volleyball team lost a match?

9. MUSIC: Which rock music singer used to perform onstage with a boa constrictor around his neck?

10. BUSINESS: What does the “B.F.” stand for in “B.F. Goodrich”?

7. Who was the last women’s golfer before Ai Miyazato to win the first two events of the LPGA season?

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1. What do Janis Joplin and Otis Redding have in common?

2. Name the group who had a U.S. hit in 1965 with “I’m Henery the Eighth, I Am.” Bonus for knowing the song’s history.

3. Which rock band has been called “the bad boys from Boston”?

4. Which Pointer Sisters song first broke into the Top 20?

5. Name the rock band that released “Dirty White Boy” in 1979. Bonus for knowing the album name. Extra bonus for knowing the name of the Bside single.

6. Who sang “Everyday I Have To Cry,” and when? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (19).

New DVD Releases for Week of April 19, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Avatar” (Rated PG-13) -- Sam Worthington stars as Jake, a paraplegic soldier in the distant future who volunteers for a mission on the planet Pandora. With the use of a 9-feet-tall “avatar,” Jake is to infiltrate the Na’vi tribe and learn everything about the planet’s indigenous peoples so that the human colonists can displace or destroy the Na’vi in order to obtain Unobtanium, a rare

mineral that will solve Earth’s energy crisis. Naturally, Jake “goes native,” and leads the Na’vi in a battle against the humans.

“Avatar” is the highest-grossing film of all time. Director James Cameron, using a revolutionary motion capture technology, 3-D and state of the art CGI has created a triumph of production design. In a 3-D theater, you actually feel transported to an alien world. The melding of live-action and computer generated characters and landscapes is seamless.

Sadly, the dialogue is cringe-worthy, the plot hackneyed and the environmentalist/ anti-corporate/anti-imperialism allegory is ham-fisted -- making “Avatar” the most beautiful mediocre movie you’ll ever see.

The DVD/Blu-Ray is being released on April 22 -- Earth Day -- because nothing says “I Care About The Planet” more than the production of millions of non-biodegradable discs and cases. And this is a

bare-bones release. No special features, no multi-disc special editions. Nada. I suspect the reason behind this is because “Avatar” is going to be re-released later this year with 20-30 minutes of extra footage (which means yet ANOTHER DVD/BluRay release just in time for the holidays.

So, if you really really really need to have “Avatar” in your home, then go ahead and grab this edition. But my recommendation is to wait for the multi-disc special editions that’ll be out later this year.

“Crazy Heart” (Rated R) -- Jeff Bridges delivers another top-notch performance in this intimate and compelling character drama about Bad Blake, a singer-songwriter playing juke joints and clubs while his protege Tommy Sweet (Colin Farrell) is rockin’ the stadium tours. Blake hooks up with a reporter (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and begins a relationship with her and her son, while just around the corner a chance for

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stardom awaits.

TV SERIES

“Northern Exposure” Complete First and Second Seasons “Xena: Warrior Princess” Season One “Merlin” The Complete First Season “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” Season One “Everybody Loves Raymond” Seasons Five and Six “Monk” Seasons One and Two “F Word” Series Four “Battlestar Galactica” Seasons 2.0 and 2.5 “Victory at Sea” Deluxe Edition “Heartland” Season Two “Falcon Crest” Season One “Perry Mason” Season Five, Vol. 1 “Whispering Smith” 25 Episodes starring Audie Murphy (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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HUEY’S PAGE

Answers & Solutions

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel a mite confused about why something you were sure couldn’t go wrong didn’t go all right either. Be patient. Things soon move into balance, exactly as you like it.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Doc 2. Scott Bakula 3. Strangers or foreigners 4. Ceylon 5. Edibles, or food items 6. Kvack 7. Mahatma Gandhi 8. 1/100th of a second 9. Alice Cooper 10. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich, company founder

APRIL 19, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be put off by a seemingly too-tangled situation.

Sometimes a simple procedure will unsnarl all the knots and get you in the clear fast and easy, just the way the Lamb likes it.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Ernie Banks (1955, ‘57, ‘58), Jimmy Rollins (2007) and Hanley Ramirez (2007).

2. The University of Miami, Fla., in 1999.

3. T.J. Houshmandzadeh had 112 receptions in 2007.

4. It was in 2001.

5. Five teams: Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto and Edmonton.

6. Stanford, in 2007.

7. Marilynn Smith, in 1966.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Both had No. 1 hits after their deaths: “Me and Bobby McGee” for Joplin, and “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” for Redding.

2. Herman’s Hermits. The song was a 1910 British vaudeville tune.

3. Aerosmith. Formed in 1971, the group is still active. They’ll headline at the Download Festival in England this summer.

4. “Yes We Can Can” reached No. 11 on the U.S. charts in 1973.

5. Foreigner. The album, “Head Games,” reached No. 5 on the charts. The B-side single was “Rev On The Red Line.”

6. Steve Alaimo, in 1963.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to go through your work space -- wherever it is -- and see what needs to be replaced and what can be tossed (or at least given away) without a second thought.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Someone who disagrees with your position might try to intimidate you. But continue to present a fair argument, regardless of how petty someone else might be while trying to make a point.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might find yourself exceptionally sensitive to family matters this week. An issue could come to light that you had overlooked. Ask other kinfolk to discuss it with you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have more questions about a project (or perhaps someone you’re dealing with on some level) than you feel comfortable with. If so, see which can be answered, which cannot, and why.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to clean up and clear out what you don’t need before your tidy self is overwhelmed by “stuff.” Then go celebrate the Virgo victory over clutter with someone special.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) At this decision point, you could be moving from side to side, just to say you’re in motion.

Or you could be considering making a move straight up. What you choose is up to you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although your finances should be in an improved situation at this time, thrift is still the savvy Sagittarian’s smart move. Advice from a spouse or partner could be worth heeding.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking on a new challenge brings out the Goat’s skills in maneuvering over and around difficult spots. Best of all, the Goat does it one careful step after another. (Got the idea, Kid?) AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your well-known patience might be wearing thin because of a disturbing (and seemingly unending) problem with someone close to you. This could be a time to ask for help.

Good luck.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful about a new venture that lures you into a “just-look-and-see” mode. Be sure that what you’re being given to see isn’t hiding what you should be seeing instead.

BORN THIS WEEK: Aries and Taurus give you the gift of leadership and the blessings of care and concern for all creatures. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ATTENTION: TRI-LAKES HOMEOWNERS During this economic downturn, there is a silver lining. The cost of material goods is lower now than it has been for years. The cost for labor has also been reduced significantly. The result for residential homeowners is the cost of remodeling is at an all-time low. If you remodel during this window of opportunity, you will realize a huge return on your investment. When our economy turns around, as it has several times before, the old adage “Buy Low, Sell High” can really apply to the value that will be added to your home.

Checking out the simple plug-in “Kill-AWatt” meter can help consumers assess how efficient appliances really are. The meter comes with basic, easy to follow instructions. It displays kilowatt-hours and makes it easy to find out your elec-

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Installation And Repair Of Plumbing, Gas Lines, Hot Water Heat.

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New Construction, Remodeling, Furnace Replacement and Repair.

HEATING

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All of our work is covered by a five year workmanship warranty with satisfaction guaranteed. References at your request.

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PHIL HAVENS Flatwork: Commercial • Residential • Decorative PH:/FAX: 719-264-7742 • CELL: 719-310-8866

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A Wave of Excellent Carpentry Richard Harding • Insured Independent Contractor PH: 719-243-4075

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JIM • PH: 719-459-0391

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Patty Duke is back — and this time she’s brought the entire family. The cast of The Patty Duke Show reunited to create a series of public service announcements to promote Social Security’s new online Medicare application and other services.

You can view the new spots at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly.

Patty Duke and her television family entertained American households on The Patty Duke Show in the 1960s. Now, they’re telling families just how fast and easy it is to apply online for Medicare. It takes less than 10 minutes.

MOMS CLUB® – COLORADO SPRINGS NORTH CHAPTER

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The MOMS Club® – Colorado Springs North Chapter will be hosting a membership drive on Tuesday, May 12, 2010, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Mary Kyer Park, 1101 Middle Creek Pkwy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Come join us for refreshments and a morning of fun at the Park. Learn more about our Chapter, as well as the MOMS Club International.

Meet existing members - MOMS and children.

We welcome mothers of all ages in the north Colorado Springs and Black Forest areas within this geographic area: south of Baptist Road, east of I-25, north of Briargate Parkway, and west of Vollmer road to include Black Forest. The group’s activities include: Kids Crafts, Field Trip Outings, Park Play dates, Weekly

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The rising cost of electricity can really hit you where it hurts and this program provides a ‘no cost’ way to reduce energy usage and identify the real energy abusers. Members that have used the meters report “unplugging appliances that weren’t being used to save energy.”

Key Accounts Representative, Kevin Holbrook, wanted to widen the meters’ availability and turned to the local public library system for help. “Accessibility to the meters is better for our members and there are several learning opportunities possible with this meter”, said Holbrook.

“With the co-op’s help, users can calculate how much it will cost to use an appliance over a month’s time.”

For more information, please contact your local library in Limon, Simla, Elbert or Monument.

Even if you decide to wait until after you’re age 65 to apply for retirement benefits, most people should start getting Medicare coverage at age 65. If you’d like to begin your Medicare coverage, you should apply within four months of reaching age 65.

It’s important to note that people who already receive Social Security retirement or disability benefits do not need to apply; they will be automatically enrolled in Medicare.

Why apply online? Because it’s fast, easy, and convenient. You don’t need an appointment and you can avoid waiting in traffic or in line.

If you’re within four months of turning age 65 or older, what are you waiting for? As Patty Duke and her television family will tell you, it takes less than 10 minutes! Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select the “Retirement/Medicare” link in the middle of the page.

And be sure to catch TV’s most famous identical cousins and the whole family at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly.

Playgroups, MOMS Night Out, Pizza Make-n-Take, End-of-the-Year Banquet, Secret Sister, Support Network, Business Meetings, Member Brunches & Socials, Family Picnics, Halloween Party, Easter Egg Hunt, and Service Projects.

Our members range from new moms to toddler chasers to seasoned moms with kids in college and high school. We have many talented, loving and wonderful moms as part of our membership. Our backgrounds are all different and no matter what job we formerly had, our job as moms has brought us all together.

To learn more about the MOMS Club® – Colorado Springs North Chapter visit our website at www.cosnorthmomsclub. com.

MOMS Club® (MOMS Offering Moms Support) is an international non-profit organization and a 501(c)(3) publiclysupported charity registered with the IRS. MOMS Club® is a support group for mothers who stay at home with their children, including those who work parttime but are home with their children during the day.

We invite you to join us in our journey of motherhood and parenting. It is truly a rewarding experience!

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n the investment world, there aren’t many certainties, but here’s one of them: prices will always go up and down. As an individual investor, you can’t do anything about this volatility. But the way you respond to it could make a big difference in your long-term investment success.

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Many investors think they can “beat” volatility by trying to time the market — in other words, by buying when prices are low and selling when prices are high.

In theory, this is an excellent strategy, but in reality, it’s pretty much impossible to follow — because no one can really predict, with any accuracy, market highs and lows.

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So instead of attempting to time the market, you’re much better off by following a time-tested strategy known as systematic investing.

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To systematically invest, you simply put the same amount of money into the same investments at regular intervals. To illustrate, you could put $100, $500, $1000 or more into Investment X on the first of every month. To make it even easier on yourself, you could automatically transfer those dollars from your bank account directly into the investment you’ve chosen.

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In all likelihood, your contribution will buy a different amount of shares of Investment X each month. For example, if Investment X sells for $100 per share in January, a $500 investment will buy five shares. In February, if the price has fallen to $50 per share, your $500 will buy 10 shares.

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In other words, when you systematically invest, you’ll automatically buy more shares when the price is low and fewer shares when the price is higher — and that’s a great way to cope with market volatility. But systematic investing also offers some other advantages, including the following: Efficient share building — The more shares you own of an investment, the bigger your cumulative gains whenever the price of that investment rises. Consequently, increasing your shares should be a prime objective — and systematic investing is one way of building your share ownership.

Investment discipline — Most people realize the value of investing for their retirement and other long-term goals, but they often put it off each month and find other things to do with the money— and by then, there’s often nothing left to invest. But by setting up a bank authorization to invest systematically each month, you’ll “pay yourself first.”

Lower cost of investing — Through systematic investing, your cost per share likely will be lower than if you made sporadic lump sum investments. And by lowering the cost of investing, you will, in effect have the potential to boost your returns.

While systematic investing is typically a good way to fight the effects of volatility, it can’t guarantee a profit or prevent a loss in declining markets. And keep in mind that you need to have the financial wherewithal to keep investing through up and down markets.

But if you have that ability, consider putting systematic investing to work for you. It may not be glitzy or glamorous, but it may work for you.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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HOW DO YOU START A LAWSUIT? © April, 2010, Lisa Welch Stevens, Esq.

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few weeks ago, I wrote a two-part series about the harsh realities of actually suing someone in civil court. You may wonder, though, if you do decide to go ahead and sue the “dirty dog who done you wrong”, how to go about doing so.

If you are suing someone in state district court, and you are proceeding pro se (i.e., representing yourself, from the Latin “for oneself”), you personally can’t issue a summons against the defendant.

Without service of a summons on the defendant, you cannot bring the defendant into court. Only a licensed attorney or the court can issue a summons.

You will have to begin your case by filing your complaint with the clerk of the court and having the clerk issue a summons. You will need to take the signed original complaint and a proposed summons, together with several copies of each, to the clerk’s office at the courthouse. The clerk will keep the original complaint and, depending upon which judge your case is assigned to, 1 – 3 copies. You will want a filestamped copy for yourself, as well as one for each defendant. You will have to pay filing fees, which are several hundred dollars if you are requesting a jury trial. The clerk will return to you the signed original summons.

After you have the file-stamped copies of the complaint and the original signed summons, you must have a copy of the complaint and an original summons personally served on the defendant, and you must accomplish this within sixty days of the date you filed your complaint with the court. You

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f you had a successful vegetable garden last year that produced more food than your family could eat, expanding your planting this spring and selling your excess produce can put money in your pocket. There are only a few differences between growing for yourself and growing to sell. Here are a few tips: • Sign up now if you need to arrange for space at a local farmers market.

• Stagger the planting so that your vegetables are ready over time, not all at once.

• Keep your selection simple because customers will go for the tried and true first. Grow a variety of sizes of common vegetables: tomatoes, carrots, onions, beans, peppers, cucumbers and eggplant.

• Pick your vegetables the day before and wash them well. (Take a mister with you to keep the veggies fresh-looking on sale day.)

• Plan your table displays. If the market doesn’t provide a table, you’ll need to do that. If there’s room, use three tables in a U-shape to draw customers in.

Look in thrift shops for big baskets or wooden boxes as well as for fabric to line them. Simple burlap over the tables will lend a “homegown” flavor. Use wedges or doorstops to tilt the displays so items can be easily seen. Make your pricing signs to put in each basket or box.

• If there isn’t a farmer’s market near you, ask if you need a permit to set up a small stand at the end of your driveway or on a shopping center parking lot.

Look for a shady spot.

• If selling directly to the public sounds like too

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Whoever serves the defendant must complete a return of service or affidavit of service form and sign it before a notary, which document describes who was served and the date, time and location of service. You will need to file this with the court clerk (again, take the original and several copies). If you do not do so, the defendant can claim he was never properly served and any judgment entered against him will be void.

After the defendant is served, he has 20 days to file an answer or a motion to dismiss, or both. (This is if he was served in the State of Colorado; he has 30 days if served out of the State of Colorado). He must also serve his answer and/or motion to dismiss upon you, but he can do this by mail.

If no answer or motion to dismiss is filed, you can file a motion for the clerk to enter a default and a default judgment against the defendant. Once an answer is filed with no counterclaims against you, the motion to dismiss is denied, or you have filed your answer to any counterclaims, the case is “at issue”.

As the “responsible party” you must then proceed to drive the lawsuit forward. If you do not do so, or you do not do so in a timely manner under the rules of civil procedure, your case may be dismissed, with prejudice, for failure to prosecute. If it is dismissed with prejudice, you can never re-file it and your claim is forever lost.

Once your case is “at issue” you must call the division clerk within thirty days to set it for trial.

I will describe how this is accomplished, and what happens next, in my next article.

As always, this article is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the proffer of legal advice. Please consult your legal advisor regarding your particular situation.

For additional information contact, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. Representing Colorado Businesses and Business Owners 719.488.9395

much work, there are other places where you can sell your vegetables: Local restaurants and small grocery stores have to get their produce from somewhere.

You won’t make as much money, however, and might have to wait on your payment, as you’d be one of their vendors.

If you have good luck with your vegetables, consider setting up a CSA next year. Community Supported Agriculture is a group of people who support a foodgrowing enterprise. You sell “shares” to a limited number of people who pay you in advance to grow their food. At designated times (generally weekly through the season) you harvest what’s ready to be picked and divide up the bounty.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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AWARD WINNERS WERE ANNOUNCED AT THE ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER

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he Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce introduced its 2010 Award winners for the Business Person of the Year, the Volunteer of the Year, the Non-Profit organization of the Year, and a special new award – the Spirit of Tri-Lakes Award at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner and Silent Auction. The dinner and silent auction was held on Saturday night April 17 at The Pinery.

More than 100 members and invited guests gathered to enjoy a gourmet dinner, mingle with fellow business owners, managers and employees to honor this year’s winners.

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A new award this year, the Non-Profit of the Year award is to publicly recognize a non-profit Chamber member that has made an outstanding contribution to the Tri-Lakes community making it a better place to live and work by achieving its goals and objectives.

The nominees included Historic Monument Merchants Association, Monument Hill Sertoma, the Tri-Lakes Business Incubator, the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, and the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club.

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The purpose of the Business Person of the Year award is to recognize and reward a business, whether owner, manager or primary employee, who has persevered and excelled in the last year, despite the present economic climate. This year’s nominees were: Heather Buchman, owner of Second Street Art Market and Wine Bar and Sparrow Marketing; Margo Csintyan, owner of Margo’s On The Alley; Jesus Damian, owner of TLC Computer; and Jim White, Managing Partner of Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills.

IN PALMER LAKE: SUNDAY, JULY 4 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL: DIANA AT (719) 213-3323 And the winner is the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. Accepting the award for TLCA was Executive Director Susan Adams.

MVEA DIRECTOR ELECTED TRI-STATE CHAIRMAN

This year the Chamber Board of Directors created a new, special award to be given only in years when some Chamber member or members make an unsung, unrewarded act of public kindness helping to make life better in the Tri-Lakes region.

And the winner is Heather Buchman.

The Volunteer of the Year award is to recognize an individual who has made an outstanding personal contribution to the Tri-Lakes community, making it a better place to live. The nominees for this year’s award were: Laura Hannon, Larry Lawrence, Ann Sulley, and Chuck Roberts.

Chuck Roberts took the honors for his many years of work on behalf of all the seniors in the Tri-Lakes area.

The winner must have performed a single, selfless deed that was above and beyond on behalf of the area, making a difference to an individual or group.

The winner of this year’s Spirit Of Tri-Lakes award is AB Tellez. At Thanksgiving, with help from Rocky Mountain Car Wash & Lube Center, First National Bank of Monument, and his food supplier, AB, owner of Rosie’s Diner, provided dinner for any and all seniors who came in to eat.

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ick Gordon, Mountain View Electric Association board director representing District 2, was elected chairman of the board of directors of Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association at their 58th Annual Meeting April 7-8 in Denver, Colorado. Gordon has served as the vice chair of Tri-State’s board for the past 13 years. He has served on MVEA’s board since 1992. Gordon and his wife, Cindy, have a farm and ranching operation in the Matheson area. He graduated from Simla High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Colorado State University. He owns and operates Gordon Insurance, an independent insurance agency with offices in Limon and Calhan. He is also president of Colorado Insurance Network, Inc. a network of twentyone independent insurance agencies in Colorado.

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the cooperative business each of Tri-State’s 44

member distribution systems is represented on its board, which is the democratically-elected governing body of the association. Gordon represents Mountain View Electric on the board.

Tri-State’s Executive Committee has six officers and three at-large positions which include vice chair, secretary, treasurer, two assistant secretaries and three at-large.

Based in the Denver suburb of Westminster, Tri-State supplies power to 18 member electric cooperatives in Colorado, 12 in New Mexico, eight in Wyoming and six in Nebraska, which in turn provide electricity to nearly 600,000 meters or a population of approximately 1.5 million people.

Their primary mission is to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to their member cooperatives.

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GRANITE Frequently Asked Questions

by Maria Turenne International Stoneworks, LLC Where does granite come from?

Mother Earth herself has taken 30 million years to make this stunningly beautiful and highly durable stone from a variety of exotic places all over the world. Mother nature’s granite color, shading, pattern, and so called “natural imperfections” are all unique to your granite selection.

Where do I begin with this granite countertop process?

We recommend starting with your preliminary color selection and visiting our showroom, onsite granite yard, and a few of our referred stone slab wholesalers. Also with a simple drawing including measurements of your upcoming project, you would be able to obtain an estimate.

How long does the entire process take from start to finish?

Depending on the stone availability, and installation schedule, each project typically takes approximately 10-14 business days to complete.

the stove or oven on my granite countertops?

Absolutely yes! Just think about how many millions of years granite has been subjected to the harsh climates & extreme temperature changes of our earth. A 300-600 degree pot or pan sitting and cooling isn’t going to damage your granite countertop.

How do I clean and care for my stone countertops?

Quite simply, use soap & water, never abrasives. To avoid streaking, dry the countertop with a dry cloth, or even spritz it with a bit of rubbing How often do I need to seal my granite countertops?

The frequency of sealing granite varies greatly from stone to stone. Here at International Stoneworks, LLC., we seal every fabricated stone countertop with a penetrating and impregnating liquid sealer prior to its installation.

This impregnating sealer penetrates below the stone’s surface and into the most porous parts of the stone. Thus, preventing any staining liquids from discoloring the stone. Penetrating sealers are also invisible to the naked eye, and will not change the stone’s appearance. In most cases, stone countertops do not need to be sealed again for a couple of years or more.

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