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ISSUE 493 • APRIL 11, 2011

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“The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind; the answer is blowing in the wind.”

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wind-producing areas like coastlines or large tracts of land. However, agriculture, development and coastal dwellers who do not want their views obstructed are often in conflict with wind powered technology.

• The moving air is caused by differences in air pressure within the atmosphere.

WINDMILLS TO WIND TURBINES

• As air moves over the surfaces of Earth, the movement is all about wind, from areas of high pressure to low pressure. What causes the changes in pressure is mainly energy from the sun, which radiates heat and light energy. When the energy reaches Earth, the surface absorbs it and “heats” the air. The differences in temperature and the rotation of the planet create wind.

People have been capturing the energy of wind for centuries.

• Hot air rises, which reduces the atmospheric pressure near the earth’s surfaces, drawing in cooler air.

• The concept of windmills was brought to Europe by merchants and explorers.

• By 200 B.C., windmills in China were pumping water and in Persia and the Middle East vertical axis windmills were grinding grain.

• The Dutch people adapted the windmill for draining lakes and marshes.

• Wind is referenced in terms of directions. Easterly winds blow from east to west; westerly winds blow from west to east. Winds have different levels of speed, from “breeze” to “gale” depending on wind velocity. Wind speeds are based on the Beaufort scale, which divides the speeds into 12 categories, starting at less than 1 mph.

• When settlers took the windmill technology to America in the last 19th century, windmills became a way to

pump water for ranches and farms – and generate electricity for homes and businesses.

• Industrialization led to the demise of the early windmills, but later generated another wind “machine,” commonly referred to as wind turbines.

A wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to create wind, turbines use winds to make electricity. The wind turns the blades; the blades spin a shaft that connects to a generator, where electricity is made.

The electricity is then distributed through transmission lines for human use.

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wind turbine of its time began operating on a hill top in Vermont. The turbine fed electricity to the area utility network during World War II.

• The Bureau of Land Management just announced plans for three wind projects in California and two in Oregon on BLM lands.

• Lower fuel prices after WW II prompted a decline in interest in wind energy in the U.S. But in the 1970s – when the price of oil went through the roof – wind turbines gained steam once again.

• The U.S. Department of Interior has started the process for the first commercial wind lease off the Delaware coast under DOI’s Atlantic Offshore Wind program.

• As technology evolved, efforts to harness electricity from the wind turned to wind farms or wind power plants – groups of wind turbines that feed electricity into the utility grid.

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Man-made wind tunnel structures (like those used in aerodynamic research for the study of the effects of air on stationary objects) have become a popular venue for indoor skydiving.

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The modern-day wind chime, created out of a variety of materials from seashells to metal to stones, is used to enhance a garden or porch and complement an area that offers a calm setting. Wind chimes today come in a myriad of musical sounds and shapes and sizes.

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• It was American educator Laurence J. Peter who made the following sage observation: “An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn’t happen today.” Incidentally, he also came up with what’s known as the Peter Principle: “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.”

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• The plant formally known as titan arum produces the largest cluster of flowers in the world, sometimes reaching more than 10 feet in height.

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• On April 17, 1790, American statesman, printer, scientist and writer Benjamin Franklin dies in Philadelphia at age 84.

Deeply interested in science and technology, his inventions include the Franklin stove, bifocal eyeglasses and the lightning rod.

• On April 11, 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France, abdicates the throne and, in the Treaty of Fontainebleau, is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba.

He died at age 52 on May 5, 1821, possibly from stomach cancer, although some theories contend he was poisoned.

• On April 12, 1908, a fire in Chelsea, Mass., at the Boston Blacking Company leaves 12 dead, 85 missing and presumed dead and more than 17,000 homeless. Due to high winds, a good portion of the city burned. It took nearly 10 years for Chelsea to be completely rebuilt.

• On April 16, 1943, in Basel, Switzerland, Albert Hoffman, a Swiss chemist, accidentally consumes LSD-25, a synthetic drug

he had created in 1938 as part of his research into the medicinal value of lysergic acid compounds. Widespread use of the socalled mind-expanding drug did not begin until the 1960s.

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• On April 15, 1959, new Cuban leader Fidel Castro visits the United States. The trip got off to an inauspicious start when it became clear that President Dwight D. Eisenhower had no intention of meeting with Castro. Instead, Eisenhower went to the golf course to avoid any chance meeting.

• On April 13, 1964, Sydney Poitier becomes the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role as a construction worker in “Lilies of the Field” (1963). He debuted on Broadway in 1946 in an all-black production of “Lysistrata,” and by 1950 he was appearing in Hollywood films, beginning with “No Way Out.”

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• On April 14, 1975, the American airlift of Vietnamese orphans to the United States ends after 2,600 children are transported to America. Operation Baby Lift lasted 10 days and was carried out during the final, desperate phase of the war, as North Vietnamese forces were closing in on Saigon.

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Myth: Those who worry too much shorten their life span. The finding: Being conscientious, organized and detail-oriented led to longer lives, likely because people who have those characteristics are more likely to protect their health and live a more sensible, balanced life.

Myth: Relaxed people live longer. The finding: Increased responsibility and challenges brought longer life. Those who were ambitious and motivated lived longer. Translation: don’t retire too early.

Myth: Married people live longer. The finding: Men who stayed married lived long lives, as did married or divorced women. Divorced men fared the worst.

Dr. Friedman has a Secrets of Longevity blog online at the Psychology Today website. Go online to www.psychologytoday.com and put “Secrets of Longevity� in the search box.

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TRIPTANS OFFER SOME RELIEF FROM MIGRAINES DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please write about migraine headaches. My granddaughter, age 22, suffers from them. She is a college student and also works. What causes these headaches?

-- E.F. ANSWER: Migraines start out as one-sided throbbing headaches that can last 24 or more hours. As time passes, the entire head might hurt.

Along with the pulsating pain, nausea often strikes, and sometimes people have to vomit. Migraine sufferers are sensitive to light and sound, so they seek a quiet, dark room where they can lie down.

The cause of these headaches is controversial. A popular theory is that a wave of slow electrical activity spreads over the brain and inflames its coverings, which produces the pain.

The above “cause” of migraines, I am sure, is not what you wanted. You want to know what brings them on. Triggers for migraine include too little or too much sleep, skipping meals, strong odors, bright lights and loud music.

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The booklet on headaches deals with the common varieties, including migraines. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 901W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My biggest health problem, if you can call it a health problem, is getting to sleep at night. I lie in bed for what seems an eternity before I fall asleep. A friend told me she had the same problem and cured it with melatonin. I’d like to try it if it’s safe. Is it? I am 76 years old and would like a few years of good sleep. -- T.R. ANSWER: Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, a small gland attached to the brain. It conditions the body to adapt to day-night cycles. Melatonin secretion is 10 times greater at night, with peak secretion occurring between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.

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ou are from a small town like, say, Monument or Palmer Lake. But there you are visiting the big city.

You have plans to see a friend who will take you to a thing at a place with a couple of guys you’ve never really met. So you wake up early, check out of your hotel room and bumble around with the map you bought at the airport trying to find the subway. You walk down the dirty steps and practically get trampled on the way down.

Then you look around, completely confused, and realize you have to buy a ticket from one of these electronic machine things. You do that. You stand in line and walk through the spinning spiky wheel that counts people, and approach the long silver bullet in the ground. You walk on the train.

It begins to move. You are now in transition.

ON TO THE NEXT: TYING UP LOOSE ENDS A lot has happened since the last Sports Snippetz. Here’s where you catch up!

-Lewis-Palmer Hockey won another State Championship, in a dominating 5-2 win over Regis in the icy dome of Denver’s Pepsi Center. And though the game took place nearly a month ago, the Rangers are still in high gear over the whole thing.

Back-to-back state titles are rare and delicious, so the school (or both schools, as it’s a joint-team) has the right to encompass some good feeling for the remainder of the school year.

- Lewis-Palmer Basketball proved State rankings to be much truer than they had wished. Entering as the number 2 team in Colorado 4A Basketball, they stomped through the first round of playoffs in a decisive 66-36 win over Sand creek. But then, alas, the Rangers had to face the number 1 rated team, Sterling. They lost by (and get this) one point. Yes, LP fell in a 49-48 heartbreaker to the eventual State Champs.

Team leader Josh Scott ended the season as one of the best players in 4A basketball finishing with over 600 points, 64 assists, and 107 blocks. He has next year to accomplish the goal of a State Championship Game appearance, before he graduates. Last year, the Rangers couldn’t produce a playoff win, this year, they got over that hump. On to the next one, I guess.

Here’s what to look forward to in the sports world for Lewis-Palmer and Palmer Ridge teams.

-Lewis-Palmer Girls Soccer had a great ride last season. They were undefeated, 15-0, entering the playoffs as the number 1 team in the state. I covered them extensively last year expecting a predictable, yet very journalist-friendly, breezy ride to the top. Unfortunately they ended up on the wrong side of an upset, courtesy of fourthseeded Wheat Ridge, in the State Semi-Finals. They lost 4-0 in what was by far their worst showing of the year. This year, they started with a redemption game, a 7-1 win over D’Evelyn. But they followed that with a 0-1 home loss to Golden. The season is up in the air, but expectations are still high.

-Palmer Ridge Girls Soccer on the other hand had ordinary expectations, and has run out of the gate with a 3-0 start to their season. Junior Haley Fisher appears an emerging star from the first few games, as the goals and assists leader to this point.

Defensively, the team appears dominant at times, allowing no goals in the first two games. Though the Bears haven’t exactly been tested by the best of the best yet, the Girls have a manageable schedule until a good test at Home against Longmont on April 16th. Game starts a noon; see you there.

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-Palmer Ridge Baseball is a pleasant surprise, as is team star Ty Barkell. The team is 6-0 to start the season. They’ve racked up 67 runs to this point, and given up just 32. So they score twice as much as they let the other team score; that’s a sound strategy in my book. Barkell currently owns a batting average of .667 and has conquered two Home Runs. Steven Leonard is the RBI leader, with 11. The combination looks unstoppable.

Their next home game takes place at Palmer Ridge on Saturday, April 16th, at 4:30pm, where you can witness them not being stopped. In fact, it happens directly after the end of the Palmer Ridge Soccer game I just referred to above. Get your Saturday fix of sports on the 16th!

No, really, do it. (Insert dramatic music here) I’m watching you…

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about Sports Snippetz, or concerns about Nick’s erratic behavior, you can contact him at anytime at SportsSnippetz@ gmail.com

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3. To same skillet, add 3/4 cup water and soy sauce, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cabbage mix; cover and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring often.

4. Meanwhile, add noodles to boiling water in pot. Cook minimum time that label directs, stirring occasionally. Drain well; rinse under cold water and drain again. Return to pot; add shrimp and vegetable mixture, tossing until well combined. Serves 6.

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2. In 12-inch skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon margarine on medium-high. Add bread crumbs and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to plate.

3. In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons margarine on medium.

Stir in onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until golden and very tender, stirring occasionally.

4. Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water in pot. Cook 4 minutes less than minimum time that label directs, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and broccoli and cook 3 minutes.

Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta mixture and return to pot.

5. Add onion mixture, reserved cooking water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and remaining 1/2 tablespoon margarine. Cook on medium 2 minutes, tossing to coat. To serve, top with reserved toasted breadcrumbs. Serves 6.

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By Marge Svenson

1. MATH: What is the Roman numeral for the Arabic number 400?

2. PERFORMANCES: At what event would someone perform a maneuver called the veronica?

3. EXPLORATION: What was the sextant once used for?

4. MUSIC: What does the musical term “con bravura” mean?

5. LANGUAGE: In Arabic, what is the country of Morocco called?

6. INVENTIONS: What common drug was introduced to the world by Felix Hoffmann?

7. MEASUREMENTS: What is the basic unit of temperature?

8. MOVIES: What did the dwarfs do for a living in Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”?

9. GEOGRAPHY: Which nation has a major wine-producing region called Adelaide Hills?

By Chris Richcreek

1. Who threw the last Red Sox no-hitter before Hideo Nomo in 2001?

2. Who holds the record for most home runs hit by a pitcher for a season?

3. What was the last bowl game in which the Temple Owls football team played before 2009’s EagleBank Bowl?

4. In 2010, Atlanta’s Josh Smith became the youngest player in NBA history (24) to block 1,000 shots in his career. Who had been the youngest?

5. In 2010, Ottawa defenseman Sergei Gonchar became the sixth Russian to play in 1,000 NHL games.

Name three of the first five to do it.

6. Name the last time a non-American male won the Olympic 200-meter butterfly.

10. LITERATURE: What was the pen name of writer Mary Ann Evans?

7. How many majors did golfer Lee Trevino win during his PGA Tour career?

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1. Who sang the popular “Fernando,” and when?

2. Where did the 1960s band Buffalo Springfield get its name?

3. In “Tell Laura I Love Her,” why does Tommy enter a drag race?

4. Which singer released “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”?

5. Which solo artist released “If I Could Turn Back Time”?

6. Who sang “Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom),” and when? (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) you can find the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (15).

New DVD Releases for Week of April 12, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I” (PG-13) -- In a shameless attempt to milk every last drop from the Harry Potter cash cow, Warner Brothers decided to split the last installment of the Harry Potter series into two films and release them eight months apart -- leaving fans of the series to endure the mostly boring first film that sets up all the actiony goodness for the finale --instead of just making one great movie.

Harry, Ron and Hermoine (Daniel Radc-

liffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson) are on the run from Voldemort’s Death Eaters as they begin their quest to find the five horcruxes that contain the soul of the evil wizard. Sadly, most of the time is spent in a forest where there is a lot of arguing and handwringing, and not much questing.

“Deathly Hallows” isn’t a complete waste of time. There are a few great moments in the film (Hermoine erasing her parents’ memory of her existence is especially moving), but for the most part the film is nothing but a glacial-paced set-up for the July release of the finale that we’ve all been waiting a decade to see.

“The Incredibles” (PG) -- Pixar’s brilliant and entertaining 2004 superhero romp finally gets a Blu-ray release.

Mr. Incredible and his super-powered family must hide their identities from the world. As a part of a superhero relocation program, the once-famous hero and his

brood now live a dull, suburban life. But their humdrum existence comes quickly to an end when a new supervillain appears -and he holds a massive grudge against Mr. Incredible.

The four-disc Blu-Ray/DVD combo includes not only all the great special features from the original DVD release, but a slew of new behind-the-scenes goodies and a digital copy of the film.

“From Dusk Till Dawn” (R) -- Without question, “From Dusk Till Dawn” is the greatest Aztec Vampire Stripper movie ever committed to celluloid. This 1996 grindhouse epic written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Robert Rodriguez stars George Clooney and Tarantino as the Gecko brothers, two bank-robbin’ desperados on the run who kidnap a minister (Harvey Keitel) and his two children and hold up in a Mexican strip joint.

Little do the brothers suspect that star at-

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traction Santanico Pandemonium (Salma Hayek, performing an unforgettable dance with an albino python) and all the strippers and club employees are bloodthirsty vampires with a need to feed.

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Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. CD 2. Bullfighting 3. Navigation 4. With boldness 5. Al-Magrib 6. Aspirin 7. Kelvin 8. Miners 9. Australia 10. George Eliot

APRIL 11, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It isn’t always easy for the rambunctious Aries to give a second thought to their often spur-of-themoment choices. But aspects favor rechecking a decision before declaring it final.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Dave Morehead, in 1965.

2. Wes Ferrell of Cleveland hit nine home runs in 1931.

3. The Garden State Bowl, in 1979.

4. Benoit Benjamin was 25 when he hit the 1,000-block mark in the 1989-90 season.

5. Sergei Fedorov, Alex Kovalev, Slava Kozlov, Alexei Zhitnik and Sergei Zubov.

6. Russia’s Denis Pankratov, in 1996.

7. Six -- two U.S. Opens (1968, ‘71), two British Opens (‘71, ‘72) and two PGA Championships (‘74, ‘84).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Swedish group ABBA, in 1975. The song was translated into other languages and hit No. 1 on the charts of at least 13 countries.

2. From the side of a steamroller, made by the BuffaloSpringfield Roller Company, parked on the street outside a band member’s house in Los Angeles.

3. In the 1960 hit, Tommy wants the prize money so he can buy Laura a wedding ring. As in all teen tragedy songs, he dies after his car crashes.

4. Michael Jackson in 1979. On his “Off the Wall” album, the song was more than six minutes long.

5. Cher, in 1989. The song was on her 20th album, “Heart of Stone.” In the video, a scantily dressed Cher entertains sailors on a battleship in a naval shipyard.

6. Perry Como, in 1956.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Information emerges for the business-driven Bovine who feels ready to restart a stalled project. Be prepared to make adjustments as needed at any time during the process.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You usually can win over the most stubborn skeptics on your own. But this time you can benefit from supporters who have been there, done that and are willing to speak up on your behalf.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You win admiration for your determination to do the right thing. Don’t be distracted from that course, despite the offer of tempting alternatives that might suddenly turn up.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) While you still need to maintain control of a dominant situation, a new development emerges, making the task easier and the outcome potentially more rewarding.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Part of you wants to complete plans for an upcoming event, while your other self wants to see how things develop first. Compromise by moving ahead with your plans while being open to change.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) New factors might have a positive effect on a still-pending matter, but only if the information proves to be credible. Trusted colleagues might be able to offer needed advice.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An unexpected change in a relationship could open up a problem or could lead to a much-needed and too-long-delayed reassessment of a number of matters. The choice is yours to make.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The week favors moderation, especially if a health problem is involved. Resist the impulse to do more than might be good for you at this time. You can catch up later.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Time for the Lion to total the plusses and minuses resulting from recent personal and/or professional decisions. See what worked, what didn’t and why, and base your next big move on the results.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The clever Virgo can make persuasion work by presenting a case built on hard facts. Sentiment might touch the heart, but it’s good, solid information that invariably wins the day.

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PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You could feel more than a mite upset by someone or some people who might be creating problems for you. Find out why they won’t change their ways. Their reasons might surprise you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You know how to inspire others to do their best by setting a persuasive example of your own. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SNIPPETZ COMMUNITY CALENDAR www.snippetzonline.com BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL (BNI) Every Wednesday - Inn at Palmer Divide Only one of a “type” of business permitted so you and your business have a monopoly! Call either Present Dr Kathy Yuhasz BA, DC, LAc. 719-5949700 or PR Coordinator Roberta Brunner CCHt., 719-321-9600 to find out if your business qualifies and for an invite to a breakfast meeting on Wednesdays at the Inn at Palmer Divide.

the 35th Annual Pine Forest Antiques & Garden Show & Sale to be held Saturday April 30, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday May 1, 2011, 10 am – 4 pm at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO (I-25, exit 161 or 158). Look for the signs. Admission price is $6 and all proceeds benefit the School District 38 community. Visit www. tlwc.net for further information.

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.

TRI LAKES WOMENS CLUB LUNCH May 20th 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.

LOCAL HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Colorado - Now through Aug. 31, 2011 ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking host families for the 2011-2012 school year, for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These personable and academically selected exchange students are conversant in English, bright, curious and anxious to learn about this country through living as part of a family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and language with their newly adopted host family.

Persons interested in obtaining more information about becoming a host family should call (800)7332773 or Area Coordinator Joy Saultman at (406)8688553.

MOTHER’S DAY MARKET Great Gifts & Baked Goods April 12th - 6:30 to 8:30 Tri-Lakes Incubator 14960 Woodcarver Road, CS 50/50 raffle to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares RSVP www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com 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 303-6469855 for more information.

Pictured from the March 18 luncheon are Rae Jean Claybaugh TLWC Sponsor Chair and Mary Kelly from Productive Leaders

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he Tri-Lakes Women’s Club honored their Platinum Sponsors at their February and March luncheons.

Pictured from the February 18 luncheon are Susan Yoder from Studio 7220 LLC, Rae Jean Claybaugh TLWC Sponsor Chair, Liz Denson from The Gazette, and Heather Rizzo from Monument Copy.

28TH ANNUAL WOODCARVING & WOODWORKING SHOW, SALE & COMPETITION Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 South 33rd St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 May 21: 10:00AM - 5:00PM, May 22: 10:00AM - 4:00PM 28th Annual Woodcarving & Woodworking Show, Sale & Competition hosted by the Pikes Peak Whittlers. Adults: $3.00, Children under 12: Free with Adult. For more information contact show chairman, Steve Gurnett at sgurnett@comcast.net or (719) 481-8776 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.

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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.

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.

PICNIC IN THE PINES Fundraiser for BENET HILL MONASTERY 3190 Benet Lane Colorado Springs, Co 80921-1509 Sat, JULY 16, 2010 10:30 AM-2:30 PM Barbecue (all you can eat) and Roasted Pig, Games for all ages, Nature walks, Music. $25.00 per person or $100.00 per family. Please let us know if you are interested and we will send you Posters, Flyers for Bulletins, or e-blast. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE www.benethillmonastery.org FRONT RANGE OPEN STUDIOS Artists studios in the Tri-Lakes Area September 17th and 18th, 2011 10-am to 6 pm Sat. and Sun Call to Artists: Front Range Open Studios is currently accepting applications from full-time, professional artists and fine craftsmen in all mediums, for participation in an open studio public event , to take place one weekend this September, 2011. Applicants must have their studios in Larkspur, Palmer Lake, Monument, Woodmoor, Gleneagle or Black Forest. For Artist Benefits, Fees, Requirements for participation and an Application form, go to www. frontrangeopenstudios.com. Applications must be received by April 30, 2011 for jury selection

TRI-LAKES WOMEN’S CLUB PRESENTS THE 35TH ANNUAL PINE FOREST ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW & SALE Saturday April 30, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday May 1, 2011, 10 am – 4 pm The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club is proud to announce

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That gives participants plenty of time for the important things in the week, like watching American Idol, playing middle-aged softball, sitting through an elementary school play, and buying new gloves to replace the ones that were stolen by a witty squirrel as you attempted to seal the hole in the side of your house that he so conveniently calls home.

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f you’re purchasing a new home or refinancing your existing one, you’ve got some mortgage-related decisions to consider. And since your mortgage may well be the biggest financial transaction you ever make — and one that can affect your long-term financial goals, such as retirement — you’ll want to weigh your options carefully.

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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2011 MVEA Board Nominations Now Open Two Directors will be elected to Mountain View Electric Association’s (MVEA) Board of Directors this year from the following districts: District 2: Simla, Matheson and a portion of the surrounding areas. (incumbent Rick Gordon) District 7: Monument, Woodmoor and a portion of the surrounding areas. (incumbent Donna Andersen-Van Ness) The procedures for Director Elections & Member Voting is available on MVEA’s website at www.mvea.coop.

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What types of choices might you face?

Here are some of the most important ones: Fixed or adjustable? With a ďŹ xed-rate mortgage, your payment will remain the same throughout the life of your loan. However, if interest rates drop significantly below your mortgage rate, you may then be paying too much for your loan and will have to go through the time, effort and expense of refinancing. With an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), your initial rate is likely quite low, so you can afford a bigger mortgage. This could be an advantage if you know your income will be rising or you are confident you’ll sell your house within the next ďŹ ve years. However, your ARM payment and interest rate can rise substantially, even with caps in place, and these adjustments can affect your cash ow. So, before taking out an ARM, make sure you understand the terms involved and how they will affect you down the road.

15-year or 30-year? These aren’t the only mortgage lengths available, but they are among the most common.

The advantage of a 15-year mortgage is that you’ll pay it off quicker and, in the process, potentially save thousands of dollars in interest. The disadvantage, of course, is that you’ll likely need to

come up with much bigger monthly payments than if you took out a 30year mortgage. And since your mortgage payments will be lower with a 30-year loan, you’ll have more money available each month to invest for the future.

Over time, these extra investments can really add up. Suppose, for example, that you invested $100 a month to a tax-deferred vehicle, such as a traditional IRA, that earned a hypothetical 7% average annual return. After 30 years, you’d end up with a little more than $117,000, before you started paying taxes on withdrawals. But if your 30-year mortgage freed up enough cash for you to contribute $300 a month to that same IRA, earning that same 7% average annual return, you’d accumulate more than $350,000 after 30 years, before taxes . That’s a big difference — and the extra money could perk up your retirement lifestyle considerably.

Keep in mind, of course, that these examples don’t reflect the performance of any available investments. Also, you will have to pay taxes when you start taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA, and any withdrawals you make before you turn age 59½ might be subject to a 10% penalty.

Larger or smaller down payment? The bigger your down payment, the smaller your monthly payments, and the more you may have available to invest each month. But if you go with a smaller down payment, you most likely will initially have more money available for other purposes, such as paying down debt or purchasing investments. You’ll have to compare the alternatives carefully.

In fact, you’ll have to compare the options for each question we’ve looked at because mortgage issues have an emotional component as well as a financial one, and only you can make the decisions that ďŹ t your situation. So think about your choices today, as they can have a big impact on your life tomorrow.

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names. But with success comes the risk that an- nationwide, you can register the names as either ou’ve invested years of your time, sweat other might seek to cash in on your investment or both trademarks or service marks with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Such and equity in building up your business. by using those names in competition with you. registrations can serve not only to protect your You’ve formed an entity to run and operbusiness against unfair competition, but can also ate your business, protecting yourself personally, and your personal and other assets, from any li- The good news is that, just by using a business or increase the value of your business to a potential abilities from that business. Congratulations! but product name in commerce, without doing more, purchaser. Contact your legal advisor regarding have you done everything you can to protect all you have common law trademark and/or service your particular situation. mark rights to those names. However, the protecof the assets of that business? tion afforded by those common law rights is limited to the specific geographical area in which This article is intended for general informational Like most prudent business owners, you un- you are using the names. For example, you might purposes only, and does not constitute the profdoubtedly have purchased business insurance have rights to the name in El Paso County, but fer of legal advice. As always, consult your leof one type or another, insuring against loss or those rights are not exclusive; a competitor could gal advisor regarding the facts of your particular damage to the hard assets of your business. But set up shop in Douglas County or metro Denver situation. what about the intangible assets? If your business using the same name. If you potentially want to has been successful, such intangible assets as the expand your business outside your original geoname of the business itself, or, if you sell prod- graphic region, this could present a problem.

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your money when you could have used it yourself. Take a look at your tax withholding, do the math and make adjustments to bring you as close as possible to the amount you’ll actually owe.

in your property taxes. Ask the local tax assessor for a reappraisal if you’ve been in your home for more than three years; it may be worth less than it was, in which case you’re paying too much.

If you’re getting a raise this year, put at least half of the increase in savings or toward debt, especially credit cards. Pay down the account with the highest interest rate first. (But don’t cancel the card, as it’s part of your credit profile.)

SAVING MONEY IN 2011

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ith a little effort, small savings can add up to big money in the space of a year. Here are a few steps to take in

2011.

If you’ve filed your taxes and expect a big refund, consider that you’ve just made an interestfree loan to the government. They’ve had use of

Look for new home or vehicle insurance and consider raising your deductible. While a higher deductible will mean that you’ll have to come up with more cash should you ever have a claim, you’ll be making smaller monthly payments on the policy. Ask about combining home and auto Commit to making one extra mortgage payment with one company. It’s possible you’ll get an adper year or sending an additional amount each ditional discount. month. Enclose a note asking that it be applied to your principal. Use an online calculator to see Shop around for a new bank if yours charges ATM just how many years and dollars you can shave fees, has a monthly service charge for checking off your mortgage. accounts or requires you to keep a minimum balance. Call credit unions or savings banks in your Comparison shop before you buy big items, es- area, or check Bankrate.com to find local banks. pecially electronics and appliances. Check the Sunday sales flyers in the paper and look online at sites like Pricegrabber.com to compare prices. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer Print out what you find online and take it to your reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column local store: Chances are they’ll meet or beat the whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853other price.

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