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- The Munchkins in the “Wizard of Oz”

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children that females were equal to males. They clearly missed Hourihan’s review.

Although “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” received some critical acclaim over the decades, it has not been without its critics on the negative side. In 1957, the Detroit libraries banned the book, indicating it had “no value” for children, supported “negativism” and brought children’s minds “to a cowardly level.” Margery Hourihan, feminist author, writes that the story is a “banal and mechanistic story which is written in flat, impoverished prose,” further stating that Dorothy is simply “the girlwoman of Hollywood.” Really?

The story was published in May 1900 as “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” written by L. Frank Baum. The illustrations by W.W. Denslow were thought to be even better than the story itself.

The first year in print, about 21,000 copies were sold. By 1938, over a million copies had been printed; by 1956, about 3 million. Without question, the story has proved to be timeless.

The book has been translated into 22 languages and has gone through many adaptations.

Several Fundamentalist Christian families in Tennessee filed suit against the public schools for including it in their syllabus. Their argument was that the novel depicted “benevolent witches” and the human attributes of the story characters were “individually developed rather than God given.” They further purported that the novel taught

Even though Baum never intended the story to have sequels, he eventually bowed to the pressure of thousands of children who wrote him asking for the story to continue. His first sequel, “The Marvelous Land of Oz,” was published in 1904. Then in 1907, 1908 and 1909 he wrote an additional three sequels.

In 1911, he published “The Emerald City of Oz,” while at the same time announcing he would never write another sequel. But, there’s nothing like a few thousand children to force a person into doing something they don’t want to do.

Once again, Baum gave in and wrote a sequel annually starting in 1913 until he died in 1919. He once wrote, “To please a child is a sweet and lovely thing that warms one’s heart and brings its own reward.” Clearly he lived by that.

The United States Library of Congress has preserved the film in the National Film Registry, calling it “culturally significant.”

SOME GREAT LINES Four lines from the movie made it on Premier magazine’s poll of 100 greatest movie lines: No. 11 – “There’s no place like home.”

No. 24 – “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.”

No. 62 – “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”

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THE FILM The film production of “The Wizard of Oz” was produced in 1939 with a starring cast that included Judy Garland, Billie Burke, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Berg Lahr, Margaret Hamilton and Frank Morgan. The film cost $2,777,000 to produce and grossed only $3,000,000 at its first release. MGM paid author L. Frank Baum $75,000 for the film rights. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards and took home Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.

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CASTING CHALLENGES AND SWITCHEROOS The original director, Richard Thorpe only lasted through about two weeks of shooting when he was fired and replaced by George Cukor. Cukor changed Dorothy’s look from a blonde wig and heavy baby doll makeup to a more natural look. He also changed the Wicked Witch’s makeup, the Scarecrows clothing and the yellow brick road. Victor Fleming replaced Cukor and was responsible for most of the filming until he left to take over as director of a troubled “Gone with the Wind” film. King Vidor then took over the few remaining pieces of the production.

Fanny Brice and Beatrice Lillie were both considered for the part of Glinda, the Good Witch.

Ray Bolger was originally cast as the Tin Woodsman and Buddy Epsen as the Scarecrow. Bolger wanted the Scarecrow role and switched with Epsen.

When Epsen suffered severe allergic reactions to the aluminum powder used in the Tin Man’s make-up, Jack Haley replaced him with no explanation given as to the reason why. Ebsen’s vocals are still in the song “We’re Off To See The Wizard.”

W.C. Fields was slated to be The Wizard and was offered $75,000 to play the part, which was not enough to give up the work he was doing on writing the script for “You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man.” During negotiations, the role was beefed up to include playing the Wizard, the Gatekeeper, the cab driver, Professor Marvel and the guard. They

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MORE OZ TRIVIA • The yellow brick road was originally green. Likewise, the ruby slippers were initially silver. Real ruby studded slippers, valued at $3 million, were made in 1989 by the House of Winston to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film.

• The Munchkins have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, awarded in 2007.

• The colors on the horses of different colors came from jello crystals, which the horses continuously licked off, making the scene difficult to shoot.

• Judy Garland earned a miniature honorary Oscar for Best Juvenile of 1939, the only Academy Award she earned during her career. She died in 1969 at the age of 47 and was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award posthumously in 1997.

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• The Broadway hit musical “Wicked” is based on the story that leads up to “The Wizard of Oz,” telling the story of how the Wicked Witch of the West became so wicked. The novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” was written by Gregory Maguire.

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222 Brook ST

2,3,2

1985

1,063

1,152

$164,900

$129,000

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750 Century PL

3,3,2

1993

1,288

1,288

$169,000

$165,000

2/07/2011

16

415 Picasso CT

4,3,2

1986

2,767

2,931

$254,900

$250,000

2/14/2011

197

2960 Chennault RD

4,3,3

1975

3,895

3,895

$260,000

$274,000

2/18/2011

4

18690 Cloven Hoof DR

4,4,2

2001

2,285

2,320

$274,500

$257,500

2/23/2011

19

15550 Benchley DR

4,3,3

1997

3,250

3,250

$274,900

$258,000

2/18/2011

66

285 Desert Inn WY

4,3,2

1986

2,864

3,290

$278,000

$274,900

2/28/2011

258

735 Chesapeake AV

4,3,3

2006

2,232

3,746

$285,000

$282,500

2/25/2011

600

113 Pistol Creek DR

4,4,2

2000

2,711

2,789

$289,000

$289,000

2/25/2011

91

15732 Split Creek DR

5,3,3

2001

3,220

3,220

$290,000

$270,000

2/25/2011

296

18010 Briarhaven CT

5,3,2

1994

3,791

3,872

$299,900

$295,000

2/18/2011

305

3260 Arena RD

3,3,4

1994

2,554

5,018

$349,900

$342,000

2/11/2011

14

1650 Plowman PL

5,4,3

1996

4,544

4,544

$349,900

$339,900

2/18/2011

30

20375 Fountain Abbey

5,4,3

1991

3,551

3,615

$358,057

$329,000

2/11/2011

159

85 E Kings Deer PT

5,4,3

1995

5,304

5,304

$385,000

$375,000

2/15/2011

278

1625 Plowman DR

4,3,3

2005

4,387

4,498

$389,000

$364,000

2/18/2011

24

17780 E Canterbury

5,3,4

1976

3,302

3,302

$389,900

$370,000

2/07/2011

16

20025 Mepham CT

5,5,3

2010

4,105

4,694

$415,000

$400,000

2/28/2011

212

795 Spanish Bit DR

3,3,2

1983

2,839

2,839

$424,900

$410,000

2/23/2011

209

18650 Lake DR

4,4,3

1996

4,183

4,290

$469,900

$442,000

2/25/2011

145

2910 Draco CR

5,5,3

2000

4,880

5,136

$470,250

$500,000

2/23/2011

13

15765 Pineycove CT

5,4,3

1998

5,244

5,556

$549,900

$530,000

2/07/2011

188

19965 Chisholm TR

5,4,6

2009

4,434

4,548

$550,000

$530,000

2/04/2011

34

593 Forest View WY

4,5,4

1993

5,220

5,220

$559,000

$520,000

2/24/2011

246

19845 Kershaw CT

4,5,4

2000

6,776

6,810

$575,000

$580,000

2/18/2011

39

19675 Still Glen DR

6,6,5

2002

5,426

5,508

$590,000

$590,000

2/08/2011

218

19920 Lockridge DR

5,5,3

2003

4,753

4,946

$629,000

$609,000

2/24/2011

228

1305 Ambergate CT

5,4,3

2000

5,732

5,977

$639,000

$625,000

2/28/2011

223

4841 High Forest RD

4,4,4

2003

4,685

4,757

$787,500

$750,000

2/25/2011

253

4630 Red Rock Ranch

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• On March 13, 1781, the German-born English astronomer William Hershel discovers Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun. Herschel’s discovery of a new planet was the first to be made in modern times, and the first to be made by use of a telescope.

• On March 11, 1918, a historic influenza epidemic breaks out at the U.S. Army hospital at Fort Riley, Kan. The disease soon traveled to Europe with the American soldiers heading to the battlefields of France.

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• On March 12, 1922, author Jack Kerouac is born in Lowell, Mass. In World War II, he served in the Navy but was expelled for severe personality problems that may have been symptoms of mental illness. It was not until 1957 when he published “On the Road” that he became famous as a seminal figure of the Beat Generation.

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• Sliced lemons can be incorporated into a centerpiece by placing a slightly smaller glass container into a larger vase and sliding sliced lemons between the two containers.

• Dried lemons are simple to make for decorations (particularly nice at Christmastime) or as a potpourri (bake slices or wedges on a cooking drying rack in a 175 degree oven for five hours).

Drying them in your oven also will leave a warm and wonderful citrus scent in your home.

• Use hollowed out, scalloped lemons to serve desserts like lemon custard, sherbet or mousse.

• Tuck a single flower bloom (try a daisy) and a name card into a lemon for a fresh, individual place card.

• Mix lemon juice with natural household ingredients such as salt, baking soda or white vinegar.

• Mix lemon juice and vinegar in a handy spray bottle for quick clean-ups around the house.

• Use lemon juice to clean fixtures, tiles and other surfaces; or cut in half and dip in baking soda to scour sinks, bathtubs and cutting boards.

• Use it on its own to polish metals such as copper and brass.

• Rust stains are easily removed by covering the rusted areas with salt and then rubbing it with half of a lemon.

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1. Preheat oven to 500 F. Place a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish in the oven to heat. Meanwhile, sprinkle the lemon peel/zest and juice over the fish.

2. In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, sesame seed, paprika and onion salt. Lightly coat fish with cornmeal mixture. Let stand for a few minutes for coating to set.

3. Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven; coat bottom of dish with oil. Dip fish in the oil, turning to coat all sides.

4. Bake, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. (It is not necessary to turn the fish.)

5. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs, if desired.

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1. MOVIES: Who played the role of “Pardner” in the Western musical “Paint Your Wagon”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Minsk is the capital of what former Soviet republic?

3. LITERATURE: In “Gone With the Wind,” what were the first names of the Tarleton twins?

4. HISTORY: When did the Suez Canal open?

5. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Norse trickster god?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What sport did Scotland ban in 1457 for fear that it was interfering with the practice of archery, a vital part of the national defense?

7. MUSIC: Frank Sinatra first gained major fame by singing for which Big Band leader?

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who served as FDR’s secretary of war 1940-1945?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is the Pine Tree State?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What type of fruit is known as a honeydew?

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1. Who is the only player in majorleague history to have at least 500 doubles, 100 triples, 600 home runs and 300 stolen bases?

2. How many consecutive seasons did Joe Torre manage a team to the major-league playoffs?

3. Which NFL team has appeared in the most conference championship games?

4. In 2010, Eric Bledsoe hit eight 3-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game to set a University of Kentucky record. Who had held the mark?

5. Jarome Iginla entered the 2010-11 NHL campaign with the longest current streak of at least 20 goals in consecutive seasons, with 11. Name three of the five players tied for second with 10 seasons?

6. In 2010, Sebastian Vettel became the youngest driver (23 years, 133 days) in Formula One history to win the season championship. Who had been the youngest?

7. Name the last left-handed men’s tennis player before Rafael Nadal in 2010 to win the U.S. Open.

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1. Who first released “Earth Angel,” and when?

2. What is the highest chart ranking reached by the Eagles’ classic “Tequila Sunrise”?

3. What was the title of Tina Turner’s Grammy-winning 1984 album?

4. What is Gloria Estefan’s full name, and where was she born?

5. Which duo had a hit with “I Can’t Go for That”?

6. How is the date Feb. 3, 1959, significant? (c) 2011 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 (15).

New DVD Releases for Week of March 7, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Walking Dead: Season 1” (Unrated) -- Written, produced and directed by Frank Darabont (“The Shawshank Redemption”) and based on the popular series of graphic novels by Robert Kirkman, AMC’s “The Walking Dead” is a solid, edge-of-yourseat adult drama -- even for people like me who aren’t particularly big fans of the zombie genre.

Season 1, although only six episodes long, does a great job introducing the major characters and the premise of the series. Police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) is wounded in a shoot-out and falls into a coma. When he eventually awakens in a hospital, he soon discovers that the world is ending. Somehow the dead now walk the earth.

Grimes makes his way back to his home outside of Atlanta, where he finds his wife, son, police partner and a few survivors. Together, they must avoid -- or battle -- zombies as they search for a safe haven to make a new home.

“The Walking Dead,” although unrated, is definitely for mature audiences only. It contains strong language and graphic depictions of violence and sexuality.

“Jackass 3” (R/Unrated) -- Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and Bam Margera are back with another film chock full o’ Pain & Stupid. If you’re looking for a movie that has stunts involving stun guns or cram-packed porta-potties, “Jackass 3” is right up your alley. (And I think we all know how uncomfortable that can be.) The film is available in 3D DVD, Blu-ray, DVD and theatrical and unrated versions.

“Excalibur” [Blu-ray] (R) -- John (“Deliverance”) Boorman’s 1981 epic telling of the story of King Arthur is the best Arthurian Romance movie ever made. From the drawing from the stone of Excalibur, to Arthur’s meeting and subsequent marriage to Guenevere, to the formation of the Round Table and Arthur’s tragic death at the hands of his son Mordred, “Excalibur” is a sweeping and spellbinding film, featuring bravura performances by Nigel Terry, Helen Mir-

ren, Nicol Williamson, Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne and Patrick Stewart.

TV SERIES “Mystery Science Theater 3000” Vol. XX “Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom” “Hannah Montana Forever” Final Season “Spongebob Squarepants: The Great Patty Caper” “Dalziel & Pascoe” Season Three “Judge John Deed” Season Three “Through the Wormhole With Morgan Freeman” “Dragon Ball Z Kai” Season One, Part Four “Nature: Birds of the Gods” “Nova Science Now: Can We Live Forever?”

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Clint Eastwood 2. Belarus 3. Brent and Stuart 4. 1869 5. Loki 6. Golf 7. Tommy Dorsey 8. Henry Stimson 9. Maine 10. Melon

MARCH 7, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel more encouraged about changes in your personal and/or professional life. However, it might be best not to rush things but rather work with them as they evolve.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Willie Mays.

2. Fourteen seasons with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers (1996-2009).

3. Pittsburgh has appeared in 15, beginning in the 1972 season.

4. Tony Delk hit seven in the championship game in 1996.

5. Daniel Alfredsson, Milan Hejduk, Marian Hossa, Vincent Lecavalier and Joe Thornton.

6. Lewis Hamilton was 23 years, 301 days old when he won the world title in 2008.

7. John McEnroe, in 1984.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Penguins, in 1954. The song was a throwaway on the B-side, but soared to No. 1 on the R&B charts.

2. The first single released off the 1973 “Desperado” album peaked at No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100.

3. “Private Dancer.” The album won four Grammys and included hits such as “Let’s Stay Together” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It.” 4. Gloria Maria Milagrosa Fajardo was born in Havana, Cuba. She was with the Miami Sound Machine from 1977 to 1988, but never had a Top 10 hit in the U.S. until 1985 with “Conga.”

5. Daryl Hall and John Oates, in 1981.

6. That’s the day the music died, as written by Don McLean in his song “American Pie,” when Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s business sense is especially keen this week.

But remember that it’s always best to investigate before investing. Make sure there are no hidden factors that can rise up later on.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Working on a family project could create tension between and among those concerned. Your good sense and your patience can help reduce bad attitudes and raise positive feelings.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You have a strong sense of the needs of others.

This week, turn some of that sensitivity into an honest self-appraisal, and let it find places where you can help yourself.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating an emotional comfort zone to handle a personal problem helps at first. But by midweek, you’ll realize you need to deal with it directly or it could linger for too long.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Turning the page on a mistake to start fresh might not be the thing to do. Better to go over each step that led up to the decision you made and see which one misled you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Goats enjoy a varied diet, but eating crow isn’t on the menu -- at least not this week.

An embarrassing situation might have gone wrong before you got into it. Check it out.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You should be seeing more progress in the development of your plans and more supporters joining in.

News from the past could help change someone’s long-held position.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your sense of honesty might impel you to speak up about a situation you disapprove of. That’s fine. But do so without sounding accusatory. You might not know all the facts behind it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) With personal aspects strong this week, Leos and Leonas might want to spend more time with family and others who are especially close to them. Also expect news of a possible career change.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Being asked to create a reassuring attitude in the middle of chaos isn’t easy, but you can do it.

Support for your efforts comes slowly, but it does come. Enjoy an arts-filled weekend.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Taking a strong stand can be helpful this week. But be careful you don’t cross the line into obstinacy. Best to take a position on facts as they are, not as you want them to be.

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our 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of earnings potential and a variety of investment options — so it’s a great tool for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used properly to get the best results. That’s why you should review your 401(k) at least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed.

Discussing current updates on the market and the economy in a relaxed, informal setting is a great way to get to know one another. Plus, the coffee’s on us.

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Depending on where you work, you may get some 401(k) review help from your plan provider. But if that assistance isn’t available, you might want to consult with a financial professional to make sure you’re getting the maximum benefit from your plan.

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As you begin to review your 401(k), your first question should probably be this: “How much should I contribute?�

At the very least, try to put in enough to receive your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. If you don’t earn this match, you are essentially walking away from “free money.â€? Beyond this, though, the amount you put into your 401(k) might depend on what other retirement savings vehicles you have available. For instance, if you’re eligible, you may also want to contribute to a Roth IRA, which offers tax-free growth potential, provided you’ve had your account for five years and don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59½.

Of course, it’s not only how much you put into your 401(k) that determines its success — it’s also how you choose to allocate your investment dollars. (Keep in mind that asset allocation does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) Your 401(k) may have a dozen or

more investment choices, such as stock funds, bond funds and money market funds. To choose the right investment mix, you’ll need to consider a variety of factors, including these: Your age — Generally speaking, the younger you are, the more aggressive you can afford to be with your 401(k) investments, because you’ll have decades in which to potentially overcome the inevitable down periods of the market. As you get older, you may wish to invest somewhat more conservatively, but you’ll still need some growth potential in your 401(k) portfolio.

Your goals — Everyone has different goals for retirement. You might want to retire early and travel the world, while your co-worker desires to work as long as possible and then, upon retirement, stay close to home and pursue hobbies.

Because you each have different goals, with different income needs, you also may need to follow different investment strategies within your 401(k).

Your other retirement income sources — If you have a variety of retirement income sources — a pension from another job, an IRA, a spouse withgenerous retirement benefits — you may need to invest differently, perhaps less aggressively, than if you had fewer options for retirement income.

Apart from putting away as much as you can into your 401(k) and choosing the right investment mix, what else can you do to get the most out of your plan? Here’s a suggestion: If you have worked at various jobs and acquired multiple 401(k)s, consider rolling them over into one account. You might save money on fees and reduce paperwork, but more importantly, you’ll be able to concentrate your resources and pursue a unified investment approach, with your investment dollars working together toward your ultimate retirement goals.

As you can see, a 401(k) review and rollover can reward you in many ways — so do whatever it takes to maximize your 401(k)’s performance.

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FAME! - FIBER ARTS MONDAY EVENINGS Every Monday Evening - 6pm - 9pm Speedtrap Coffee Bar, 84 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake KNITTING, CROCHETING, WEAVING,QUILTING, RUG HOOKING, ETC. Opportunity to work on projects, learn and share new ideas and techniques.

EVERYONE WELCOME! Info: Cindy Allen, 4812020 Front Range Trading Post Varies monthly-Visit website for more details frontrangetradingpost.com 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 2:00-4:00 pm The Front Range Trading Post is a twice monthly swap event. The main idea is that we are stepping outside of the cash economy and mutually “gifting” things to each other in a way that turns whatever we have in abundance into a diversity of goodness and good will. The swap is free and open to all. If you want to participate you will need to bring something to trade.

MASONIC RUST NAIL Centurion Daylight Masonic Lodge Furrow Rd Monument March 8, 2011 Call for information regarding time SOJOURNING MASONS. Have you not attended your lodge in years??? Have you felt unable to attend lodge; but would like to??? Are you afraid you can’t gain admittance because your work is too rusty??? Then Tuesday, March 8th, is your night!!!

Centurion Daylight Lodge #195 will put on a special “Rusty Nail” degree that evening. Call the Worshipful Master, Gene Dobrzelecki at 719 592-9561 for details.

INTRO TO WIRE WRAPPING Sundance Mountain Athletic Center, 1808 Woodmoor Dr, Monument Beginning Saturday, March 12 9am - noon In just three hours, make a beautiful sterling silver and Swarovski cube bangle bracelet from awardwinning designer, Jennifer Cunningham. Learn the basics of wire-wrapping and tool use, giving you the skills to create your own wonderful pieces of jewelry.

Classes begin 12 March and will be held at the Sundance Mountain Athletic Center, 1808 Woodmoor Dr, Monument. Visit www.thegivingbead.com/classes.htm to register or contact Jennifer at 244-8761 or classes@thegivingbead.com for more information.

Space is limited.

MSgt William Crawford Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829 Institution and Installation Doolittle Hall, USAFA Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 1-5 p.m.

The new Ladies Auxiiary to VFW Post 7829 will be instituted and officers installed at this event.

We are looking for new members to join us in our community work. If you are a spouse, daughter (age 16 and over), mother, sister or other female relative of a veteran who served on foreign soil during a military action or war, you may be eligible to join us. We do many good things for the community, including promoting Americanism, Youth Activities, and assistance to veterans and their families in need. Please feel free to contact: Martine Arndt at 719-231-5323 or Martine.Arndt@yahoo.com for further information. If you would like to attend our event please contact Martine so she can place your name on the list for the guard shacks.

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MUTTI’S WAR MoZaic Restaurant (main/upper level) in The Inn at Palmer Divid Mar. 18, 2011 Margaret Brettschneider, local author and speaker.

Mutti’s War, based on the true story of Regina Wolff,a young German mother who was forced to smuggle her three small boys out of East Prussia when the Russians surround it in 1944, is in its fifth printing and is winner of the Paul Gillette Award for historical fiction. This book was also chosen for a literature class taught at the United States Air Force Academy. It is used to impress on cadets that there are many different kinds of courage. The author taught literature and journalism for thirty years, twenty-one of them in Germany for the Department of Defense, with seven of those years on the east/west communist border during the Cold War. She retired in Colorado Springs in 1995. Under pressure from her former high school students, she began writing of these experiences, and five books have resulted under her pen name, M.J. Brett. www.mjbrett.com.

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KEEPING OUR BRAINS WORKING GARDEN OF THE GODS CLUB April 15, 2011 Presented by Jacy DiFoggio Doumas, M.S., CCCslp, who works at Memorial Health System Outpatient Adult Rehab. Join us for some practical information on the “maturing” brain. Learn hands-on ideas for keeping your brain sharp. RSVP: Charlie Ann Hayes, nonahayes@comcast.net, 481-9693 or Maureen Kral, reenbean@aol.com, 282-0164.

Membership is open to all women living in School District 38 and the luncheons are open to all current TLWC members and their guests. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in November , and the Pine Forest Antique and Garden Show and Sale April 30th-May1st. Proceeds from these events benefit local nonprofit groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Crusius, crusii@aol.com, 481-1994; or Barb Dienes, bdienes@msn.com, 487-7392.

NATIONAL VERSATILITY RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION (NVRHA) CLINIC Barnes Ranch 13751 E. Cherry Creek Rd, Larkspur, CO April 29 - May 1 8:00am / 5:00pm The NVRHA and the Barnes Ranch are offering an introductory clinic. The Introduction to VRH 3-day Clinic provides an inter-active overview of the multiskilled Versatility Ranch Horse (VRH) event. Following explanations, riders practice in a class-by-class, step-by-step format. Professionally presented in a supportive environment, the clinic is low stress with a focus on safety and small successes. The rider will gain information, experience, and confidence to go forward, meeting their own personal goals while riding their horse. Go to NVRHA.org or call 303646-9855 for more information.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK Wednesdays in June and July, 7:00–9:00pm; bring your chairs and enjoy music, food and fun for the whole family! The Concerts in the Park Series is held in Limbach Park. Take Monument exit 161 and head west on Highway 105 which becomes Second Street. Continue straight on Second Street past Front Street and Limbach Park will be on your left before you reach the railroad tracks.

TRI-LAKES CRUISERS BENEFIT CAR SHOW Sunday, June 12, 2011 Over 200 cars line the streets for a spectacular event held the second Sunday of June.

Over thirty-nine trophies are given away at this show that runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm in historic downtown Monument.

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This event is free.

Also, the long-awaited book by the Historical Society on the history of the Palmer Divide entitled “Communities of the Palmer Divide,” will be available for purchase beginning in March. Don’t be without this only pictorial and written history of the beginnings and growth of the communities of the Palmer Divide up to the 1930s. Book release events will include a short slide presentation highlighting portions of the book. Listed below are the times, dates, and places for these events. Additional book release events will be announced. Proceeds from the sale of this book help the Historical Society in its efforts to sponsor history-related events for the residents of the Palmer Divide. Visit www.palmerdividehistory.org for more information.

Sunday, March 13 - 2:00PM Monument Library Monday, March 14 - 7:30PM Palmer Lake Town Hall

MONUMENT FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & STREET FAIR - PALMER LAKE FIREWORKS DISPLAY This year the annual parade will be held Monday, July 4. The fireworks over Palmer Lake will take place the evening of Monday, July 4.

Tuesday, March 15 - 7:30PM Monument Library Wednesday, March 16 - 2:30PM Sheldon Jackson Chapel/Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 66 Jefferson St., Monument

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This article is not about your personal determination. It is about your last will and testament.

When should you review your will?

Generally speaking, you should review your will: whenever you have a major change in your personal situation; whenever you have a major change in your financial situation; or, annually, to determine if there are any changes in the law that should be reflected in your will. A divorce usually generates reasons to review your will because big personal and financial changes result.

If you already have a will, what happens to it if you get divorced? Married folks typically list their spouse as a beneficiary. Divorced folks rarely do this. After you are divorced, you usually don’t want much to do with a former spouse, much less gift them the property you have left after the divorce. Talk about adding insult to injury!

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Fortunately for a lot of folks, the law assumes that you will forget to change your will after you are divorced and remove your now former spouse as a beneficiary. Absent an agreement between the parties or a Court order, a divorce invalidates testamentary (will) gifts to former spouses.

your former spouse is your only beneficiary, when you pass away your property will be distributed according to the plan the legislature has determined for such situations (intestate succession) and involves your property being distributed to your closest blood relations.

The same is true for powers of attorney, insurance beneficiary designations, and pay on death designations for various accounts. The same is also true for folks who never had a will. If your estate passes via intestate succession, it is not going to a former spouse.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about your case.

Situations may arise where there are good reasons to maintain a former spouse as a beneficiary in a will. An example might be to insure continued maintenance payments after a long-term marriage. The best practice in such instances is to make a new will after the divorce.

After you have exited from the marriage zone, you should make a new will. If you don’t, and

are going to work and shopping.

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Northern El Paso County. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin.

Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information and many other articles.

dications, but we’re not there yet.

On a personal level, you can do your own test of the economy in your area in the grocery store by looking in the shopping carts of other people.

Do you see only the basics, all store brands? Are there any snacks? Any beer or wine? Is there a good beef roast, steak or chicken parts instead of whole chickens?

IS THE ECONOMY GETTING BETTER? I

s the economy recovering? Let’s see what the experts say:

--We’ve seen a small increase in the number of hours worked per week.

--Champagne sales are up.

--Companies are spending a bit more on assets such as computers.

--There are more job listings, and fewer people are taking a second job.

--There’s more traffic on the road as more people

For one more year: Keep saving, and keep your credit balances low or paid off. Keep shopping at thrift stores, especially for kids clothes and toys.

Change your own oil, if you haven’t been. Stick to your budget and have pizza and movie night at home. Don’t open new lines of credit. Conserve on heating and cooling. Keep up with yard and house maintenance so repairs don’t cost you more Check the heels of the shoes of those in front of later. you in lines. Are the heels run down? Are the Aim for having one year of expenses in the bank. shoes new?

How many cars are in the parking lots of local Yes, that’s a lot, but many people have been out of work for longer than that. restaurants on weekends?

When the economy is better, people feel safer Given our recent experiences, perhaps you’ll even decide to stick long term with some of the lifeabout spending a bit more. style changes you’ve made.

Not that this should change your own moneyhandling methods. While you might see more David Uffington regrets that he cannot personnew cars on the road or your neighbors having ally answer reader questions, but will incorporate their house painted or bottles of expensive wine them into his column whenever possible. Write to in shopping carts, keep on track with your own him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. spending plan. While we see signs of recovery, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send it’s uneven, and it’s not all across the board. It’s e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. not completely over. We’re heading in the right (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. direction, though, as seen with large and small in-

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