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Also an actor, Crosby won an Oscar for best actor in the 1944 movie, “Going My Way.”

Webster’s defines crooners as those who “sing or speak in a gentle murmuring manner … who sing in a soft intimate manner adapted to amplifying systems.” Prior to microphones, vocal entertainers had to belt out songs using their entire body so audiences could hear them.

Crosby made more than 1,500 records during his career, which lasted until he died Oct. 14, 1977, while playing golf in Madrid, Spain.

Did you know? Crosby studied law at Gonzaga University in Washington and left law school two months before graduating.

Big bands and jazz groups were popular in the 1920s and 1930s, but crooners gained fame toward the beginning of World War II. After the war, crooners were in high demand on radios throughout the country. The 1940s catapulted some of the best to a revered place in music’s history, and the crooner’s sound has been everlasting through the decades.

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As Crosby and many of the other crooners, Bennett got his start in jazz, integrating jazz into his solos by imitating the instruments with his own voice.

ica’s finest crooners, with a “voice as rich as black velvet.” He had a host of No. 1 hits, including “Mona Lisa” and “Love is the Thing.”

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Today, Bennett has been embraced by the music industry in an unprecedented way. He’s appeared on reality shows like “American Idol,” and has sung with music icons like Bono, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Elvis Costello.

His resilience also has won him roles in movies: “Analyze This,” “The Scout” and “Bruce Almighty.”

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Bennett’s signature song is a classic: “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”

Other hits include “Because of You,” “Blue Velvet,” “Rags to Riches” and “Stranger in Paradise.”

Among other awards, he received the Kennedy Center Honor, and the United Nations recognized him with “Citizen of the World.” Bennett was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997.

Did you know? In 1949, Bob Hope invited Bennett on a concert tour, suggesting that he use the name Tony Bennett, instead of his birth name, Antonio Benedetto. He also is an accomplished painter and has an art studio in New York City.

NAT KING COLE Who can forget Nat King Cole and his signature song, “Unforgettable?” Years later, Cole added his daughter Natalie’s vocals to “Unforgettable,” which it was indeed.

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He had been playing piano since he was 4 years old. His first professional gig was in Los Angeles, and when the show closed, he found work in a club on Santa Monica Boulevard. The rest, as they say, is history.

At a time when black singers were identified with jazz and bebop, Cole had a presence and voice that led him beyond the black community. He was the first black man to host a television variety show, although short lived because the network couldn’t find sponsors. Cole also became fast friends with Sinatra and adjusted well to the white world, much to the chagrin of many civil rights activists. However, Cole was always a champion for the rights of blacks and others and a passionate advocate for justice throughout his entire life.

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THE LIST GOES ON – AND ON Many of America’s beloved crooners were versatile, spanning musical styles; but the following memorable artists fit the bill as those who also “sing (or sang) in a gentle murmuring manner.”

PERRY COMO In 1946, Billboard voted Perry Como second best male vocalist, with Crosby grabbing the No. 1 spot. Como had his own television show, “The Perry Como Show,” and like other crooners, his Christmas specials were as much of a tradition as mistletoe and Santa Claus. One of Como’s hit songs: “Catch a Falling Star”

JOHNNY MATHIS Johnny Mathis’ latest release, “Let It Be Me: Mathis in Nashville” was nominated for 2011 in the category of “best traditional pop vocal album.” Mathis’ first album was released in 1956, “Johnny Mathis, a New Sound in Popular Song.” Besides longevity, Mathis is an eclectic singer as well, from jazz to crooning. In December 2010, Mathis sang a Christmas medley with pop-classical music star Josh Grobin on the “Oprah Winfrey Show.”

To quote the title of one of his huge hits, Mathis has had a “Wonderful, Wonderful” run as an entertainer.

BOBBY DARIN In 1959, Bobby Darin received a Grammy for “best new artist” and “record of the year” for his notorious hit, “Mack the Knife.” In 2010, Darin received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His son accepted the award for his dad, who died at age 37 in 1973 following heart surgery.

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• On June 19, 1905, some 450 people attend the opening day of the world’s first nickelodeon, located in Pittsburgh. The storefront theater boasted 96 seats and charged each patron 5 cents. Its usual offerings included live vaudeville acts as well as short films.

• On June 15, 1215, King John puts his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter,” a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteeing that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church and maintain the nation’s laws. Four original copies of the Magna Carta of 1215 exist today.

• On June 14, 1968, Dr. Benjamin Spock is convicted in Federal District Court of conspiring to aid, abet and counsel draft registrants to violate the Selective Service Act. Spock, a physician, was the famous author of “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.”

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• On June 16, 1738, printer, publisher, postmistress and patriot Mary Katharine Goddard is born in New London, Conn. In 1777, when Congress decided to print the Declaration of Independence, including a complete list of signatures, it chose Mary Goddard as printer.

• On June 17, 1885, The Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States, arrives in New York City’s harbor. The dismantled statue was enclosed in more than 200 packing cases. Its copper sheets were reassembled, and the last rivet of the monument was fitted on Oct. 28, 1886.

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• On June 13, 1971, The New York Times begins publishing portions of the 47-volume Pentagon analysis of how the U.S. commitment in Southeast Asia grew over a period of three decades. The publication of the “Pentagon Papers” precipitated a crucial legal battle over “the people’s right to know.”

• On June 18, 1984, radio talk-show host Alan Berg, the self-described “man you love to hate,” is gunned down in the driveway of his home in Denver. Berg’s story provided the loose inspiration for the 1988 film “Talk Radio.”

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FIBROMYALGIA IS AN ELUSIVE AILMENT DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 43year-old mother of three children, and I also teach school. Since last spring, I have lost all energy, and my muscles seem to hurt all over. I have consulted three doctors. None has found anything wrong with me or my tests. The last doctor has suggested fibromyalgia. I am scheduled to see him again in three weeks. I know nothing about this illness, and I wonder how it’s treated.

Please summarize for me. -- L.J. ANSWER: Fibromyalgia is an elusive condition. It’s defined as widespread body pain, an ache-all-over feeling, just like you describe. Accompanying symptoms include disturbed sleep and fatigue. No lab test, X-ray or scan discloses anything amiss. One aid to diagnosis is tender points -- specific body sites where finger pressure elicits pain far out of proportion to the pressure applied.

No one has a definite answer about what’s going on. One popular explanation is that people with fibromyalgia perceive pain with heightened sensitivity because of an imbalance of brain chemicals and a misfiring of brain nerves. Disturbed sleep is another consequence of these disorders.

Often the first treatment for fibromyalgia is an antidepressant. It’s given not so much to relieve depression -- although fibromyalgia is a depressing situation -- but to restore normal brain-cell communication and normal brain chemistry to dampen the brain’s magnified perception of pain. Savella and Cymbalta are such antidepressants that are approved

for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Another medicine often prescribed is Lyrica, a drug whose primary purpose is seizure control. Heat and massage might decrease pain.

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Increase the time, the pace and the frequency of walking until you are finally doing 30 minutes a day at a brisk clip.

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2/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 garlic clove, crushed with garlic press or chopped very fine 4 medium-size tomatoes 2 medium-size cucumbers (about 10 ounces each) 1 large yellow pepper 1 medium-size red onion 1 (12-ounce) loaf Italian bread 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Fresh basil sprig for garnish 1. In large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, capers, salt, pepper and garlic.

2. Cut tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow pepper and red onion into bite-size pieces. Add vegetables to bowl with dressing; toss well.

3. Cut bread into 1-inch chunks. Add bread to vegetable mixture; toss gently to coat with dressing. Top salad with olives. Garnish with basil sprig. Serves 12. • Each serving: About 220 calories, 14g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium.

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1. LANGUAGE: What is the indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle called?

2. HISTORY: In what city’s harbor was the U.S.S. Maine sunk, one of the precipitating events of the Spanish-American War? 3. MOVIES: Actor James Dean was a leading man in how many movies before he died in a traffic accident?

4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Chinchillas are native to what continent?

5. TELEVISION: What was name of the lead character on the “The Flying Nun” television series?

6. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil”?

7. INVENTION: What invention made Cyrus McCormick famous?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The famous Native American Crazy Horse was a chief of what tribe?

9. CRIME: By what nickname is Albert DeSalvo better known?

10. GEOGRAPHY: What modern city is built on the site of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?

1. In 2010, Mark Teixeira became the second player in New York Yankees history to have three homers against the Boston Red Sox in one game. Who was the first to do it?

2. Philadelphia’s Jamie Moyer became the oldest major-league pitcher to record a shutout when he blanked Atlanta in 2010. How old was he?

3. Who is the all-time NFL leader in kickoff returns for touchdowns?

4. What two teams in Division I men’s college basketball combined for the most overtimes in one game?

5. When was the last time before 2010 (Florida’s David Booth) that an NHL player took at least 14 shots in a game without scoring a goal?

6. How many consecutive World Cup skiing overall season titles had Lindsey Vonn won before her streak ended in 2011?

7. Who was the last PGA player to win the final tournament of one season and the first tournament of the next season?

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1. Name the female singer who released “The Way We Were.”

2. Which one-hit-wonder group recorded “Nobody But Me” in 1968?

3. What was the original name of the group B.T. Express?

Name its 1974 hit.

4. Which group was Peter Cetera in before going out on his own?

5. Name the singer who released “Undercover Angel.”

6. Who was the original drummer for the Eagles? What year did he start? (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 June 14, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Battle: Los Angeles” (PG-13) -- Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight”) and his intimidating chin dimple star in the loudest and dumbest film of 2011 (so far). Eckhart plays The Sarge (OK, his name is really Mike, but whatever), a battle-tested Marine who is a member of a platoon filled with Hollywood cliche’d characters charged with kicking some E.T. fanny after the planet is invaded by evil beasties from beyond the stars.

Filmed in glorious Shaky-Cam(tm), the action is incomprehensible, the script -- presumably written in crayon -- is filled with ham-fisted dialogue, with every line punctuated by a minimum of six exclamation points. It looks like filmmakers were going for a “District 9 Meets Blackhawk Down” vibe, but instead they delivered a ridiculous orgy of Fail.

“Red Riding Hood” (PG-13) -- Speaking of Fail, Amanda Seyfried and her creepy Dakota Fanning Zombie Eyes star in this “Twilight”-ed reimagining of the classic fairy tale. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke (“Twilight” -- see? I told you), the story is set in a village in Medieval Times. A werewolf has been a-killin’ the townsfolk, Red Riding Hood is stuck in a love triangle and one of her gentlemen admirers just might be Forestburg’s Most-Wanted Lycanthrope (psssst ... it’s the one who looks like Taylor Lautner).

Dull, slow-moving and as brain-dead as an orphan’s corpse hanging from a Stupid Tree,

only the most-devoted Twitards will enjoy this Renaissance Faire of Awfulness.

“Heavy Metal” (R) -- The most awesome midnight movie of the 1980s is finally getting a Blu-ray release this week, and it’s about time. Directed by Ivan Reitman (“Stripes,” “Ghostbusters”), based on the adult sci-fi magazine of the same name, and featuring the voices of “SCTV” alumni John Candy, Eugene Levy and Harold Ramis, this anthology of cartoon hot chicks, stoner jokes and amazing stories set to a ‘80s metal score from bands like Nazareth, Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath (and more) is 90 minutes of pure nostalgic fun.

And that does it for me -- literally. After more than a decade of being a film critic for King Features, I am passing the torch to a talented young writer named Sam Struckhoff, whose passion for movies rivals my own. I wish him -- and you -- all the best. I have enjoyed

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4. Cincinnati and Bradley combined for seven overtimes in 1981.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New facts emerge that help put an irksome workplace situation in perspective. Meanwhile, pay more attention to a family member who needs your wisdom and strength.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A slight setback in plans is nothing to worry about. Use this delay to deal with a number of matters you might have ignored for too long. Expect news from someone in your past.

5. Philadelphia’s Eric Lindros, in 1996.

6. She had won three consecutive titles.

7. Tiger Woods, in 1999-2000.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Barbra Streisand. The song was on the soundtrack of the 1973 film by the same name and won multiple awards.

2. The Human Beinz.

3. Brooklyn Trucking Express. “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)” rose to No. 2 on the Billboard charts and No. 1 on R&B. 4. Chicago. His first solo, “Glory of Love,” was the theme song to the film “Karate Kid Part 2” in 1986.

5. Alan O’Day, in 1977. While he’s not especially wellknown for his singing, he’s written a wealth of material for other artists, as well as National Geographic and “Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies.”

6. Don Henley started when the Eagles formed in 1971 and stayed until 1980, when the band broke up. He came back when they regrouped in 1994.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That flare-up of Scorpian temperament cools down, leaving you more receptive to suggestions about changes that might need to be made in your personal life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unusual period of indecisiveness is a mite frustrating. But things soon clear up, allowing the sage Sagittarian to make those wise pronouncements again.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might feel that you know best, but it’s not a good idea at this time to try to force your opinions on others. Best advice: Inspire change by example, not by intimidation.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re entering a period of stability. Use it to straighten out any outstanding problems related to a very personal situation. Also, pay closer attention to financial matters.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some setbacks could affect your plans to fortify your financial situation. But things start moving again by early next week.

Meanwhile, enjoy your resurgent social life.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you love being a social Lion, you might well benefit from staying out of the spotlight for a while. You need time to reflect on some upcoming decisions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show that often-hidden steely spine of yours as you once again stand up to an emotional bully. You’ve got the strength to do it, especially as friends rally to your side.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A difficult family situation improves, thanks to your timely intervention. You can now start to focus more of your attention on preparing for a possible career change.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your ruling planet, Mercury, endows you with a gift for writing. Have you considered penning the world’s greatest novel?

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ART HOP IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18 & September 15 The third Thursday of each month, May through September, the galleries, restaurants and boutiques of Historic Downtown Monument stay open from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings, great food, live music and other special events. Participating merchants are located on Second Street, Jefferson Street, Washington Street and Front Street : Bella Art & Frame, Bella Casa, Covered Treasures Bookstore, Crafty Laine Fabric Boutique & Sewing Lounge, Create A Memory Studio, Gloss, La Casa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Luna Hair Studio and Spa, Margo’s on the Alley, Nationwide Flooring and Design Center, Prickly Pear, Retrospect Dry Goods, Santa Fe Trail Jewelry, The Bead Corner / Heart and Hand Marketplace, The Love Shop, The Vintage Merchants, and Wisdom Tea House. Please save your receipts from all your purchases during Art Hop. There will be a drawing of a gift basket collected from the Art Hop Merchants at the Chili Cook-Off on September 17th. For more information, please visit: www.monumentarthop.org.

TRI-LAKES AMERICAN LEGION POST 9-11 MONTHLY MEETINGS The Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake (Post Home) First Tuesday of each Month 6:30 PM/8:00 PM The American Legion Post 9-11 and Auxiliary serves the Veterans and community of the Tri-Lakes area of Colorado’s Front Range. Post meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the Post Home (11 Primrose St., Palmer Lake, CO 80133) starting at 6:30 PM. Auxiliary Unit meeting are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Post Home. For information about the post and events call 481-8668 or see the Post web site: http://www. americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/ 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.

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.

INTERQUEST ROTARY CLUB MEETING Liberty Heights at Northgate, 12105 Ambassador Dr, COS 80962 Thursday Afternoon’s 4:46PM till 6:01PM Guest welcome! Come join us for our weekly meeting with fellowship, food, and great speakers. We meet on the 2nd floor of main building weekly. We’re a small part of Rotary international, 1.3 million men and women worldwide serving our local area, our state and our world by giving Service Above Self.” www.rotary.org. Contact Scott Allen 719.338.7939 or mrrotary@comcast.net for more details.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT Wednesday’s, June 8th through July 27th 7-9pm This is the tenth year the Historic Monument Merchants Assocation (HMMA) is bringing live music

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to downtown Monument. This year the Concerts in the Park schedule has expanded to include EIGHT shows! The free Summer Concert Series kicks off June 8 and runs through July 27. All concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy food, fun and great music for the whole family! Sponsored by the Historic Monument Merchants Association.

For more information, please visit: www.monumentmerchants.com/Concerts.htm TRI-LAKES NETWORKING TEAM “TNT Unites Women to Build Relationships, Achieve Success and Improve Our Community” Presents: “The Onederful You” June 14th 6:30 to 9 pm “Colorado Mountain Brewery” 11202 Rampart Hills View, CS www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com AMERICAN LEGION POST 9-11 FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY The Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake (Post Home) June 14 2011 - 7 PM/8PM The Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day at 7PM at the Post Home (Depot Restaurant) in Palmer Lake. This is an opportunity to properly dispose of old and tattered flags. It is not necessary to attend the ceremony as flags may be dropped off at any time in advance at the Depot Restaurant. This is a community service with no charge.

FINALLY SUMMER SOULSTICE Saturday, June 18, 10:00am to 2:00pm The Historic Monument Merchants’ Association is excited to present the Third Annual Finally Summer Soulstice Celebration! Finally Summer Soulstice is an all-day event featuring live music, activities for kids and adults alike, and other special events. For more information, please visit www.monumentmerchants. com/SummerSoulstice.htm 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.

HIS BRAND OF EL PASO RODEO BIBLE CAMP Latio Trails Heritage Centre, 13710 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, CO 80106 July 10-13, 2011 12:00 PM July 10 to 12:00 PM July 13 Sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and is a unique blend of bibical teaching and rodeo instruction by professional instructors in Barrels/ Poles, Saddlebronc, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Goat Tying, Western Horsemanship, Trick Riding, Bareback, Breakaway Roping, and Calf Roping for ages 9-18. Cost is $190/camper and meals are provided. Campers sleep overnight with Team Counselors and have a fun and informative 3 days!!!

Contact: Mike Sigler (719) 499-5577 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 THE PALMER LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY WITH THE COLORADO SPRINGS INDIAN CENTER & ONE NATION WALKING TOGETHER PRESENTS 2nd Annual Palmer Lake Native American Intertribal Festival and Traditional Powwow Saturday, July 16th from 10:00AM to 5:00PM Grand Entry 11:00AM Centennial Park, 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 Featuring Native American Drums, Singers, Dancers, Artists, Pottery, Jewelry, Paintings and Food.

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This event is a celebration of Native history and culture and will include Native drums and dancers, Native art and artisans, a live wolf exhibit, and plenty of Native vendors and food.

importance of Native songs. Learn about the different regalia worn by dancers as they demonstrate some of the various Native dances.

Native artists and craftsmen will demonstrate their skills and exhibit their paintings, jewelry, beadwork, and more. Sample Native food, such as Navajo tacos and fry bread.

For dancers, there will be several “Specials” plus door prizes!

Admission is free. The event will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Grand The event is a Traditional Powwow, Entry is at 11:00 AM. The event where Native Americans from will be held at Centennial Park all tribes meet together to join in (lakeside) across from 304 Highway dancing, singing, visiting, renewing 105, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133.. old friendships and making new ones. Drums by invitation only! This event will provide the opportunity Visit for non-Natives to learn and ask questions about Native culture, www.palmerdividehistory.org or call 719-559-0525 history, dances and music.

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So, let’s look at three popular ways of owning bonds: Individual bonds —When you buy an individual bond, you will receive predictable interest payments. And when your bond matures, you’ll get the original principal back, unless the issuer defaults, which is not common in cases of “investment grade� bonds.

However, the value of your bond — the price you could get for it if you sold it on the open market before it matured — will fluctuate over time, primarily in response to interest rates.

(When market rates go up, the value of your bond drops, and vice versa.)

In general, you’ll pay at least $5,000 for an individual bond, though that amount may vary. Consequently, while this approach gives you more control, it can be more time consuming and require a larger investment in order to build a diverse fixed-income portfolio.

Bond funds — By investing in a bond-based mutual fund, which may own dozens of different types of bonds, you can efficiently increase your diversification, which is important, because diversification can help reduce credit risk (although it can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss). A bond fund does not pay you a fixed rate of return; instead, you

receive dividends, which will fluctuate based on the underlying bonds’ interest rates and capital appreciation. In addition, bond funds don’t have a maturity date when principal is repaid. Keep in mind that when you purchase bond funds, you could be subject to capital gains taxes in two different ways: if you sell your fund shares for a profit or if the fund manager sells an underlying bond for more than it’s worth. This increased capital gains liability is one reason that many people put bond funds in a tax-deferred vehicle, such as an IRA or a 401(k).

Bond UITs — A unit investment trust (UIT), like a mutual fund, contains a variety of bonds, so you get the benefit of diversification. Unlike a mutual fund, however, a UIT is not actively managed and does not change its holdings. And since no manager is involved in making changes or trades, a UIT has low management fees. A UIT is typically established for 20 to 30 years, but, as an individual investor, you can sell your shares whenever you want, for whatever the market will bear.

Although UITs can be some of the most cost-efficient, low-risk options in the fixed-income arena, they are not without risk. Specifically, since a UIT’s bonds provide fixed interest rates, there’s always the possibility that the bonds will lose purchasing power to inflation over time.

When choosing how to own bonds, you’ll need to evaluate many factors — and we’ve only looked at some of them. You may want to consult with a financial advisor to determine which methods of bond ownership are appropriate for your needs. By doing your homework, and getting the help you need, you can maximize the advantages of adding bonds to your investment mix.

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EITS, or real estate investment trusts, are very popular in many states as a vehicle for real estate investment. Under federal tax law they are permissible and may qualify for pass-through taxation (i.e., income taxed only at the personal not the entity level) if properly structured. At first glance, this makes them very attractive. However, I do not necessarily recommend them for investment in real property located in Colorado.

Colorado currently has no case or statutory law on the treatment of real estate investment trusts, other than a single statute regarding their taxation, described below. While land may be held in trust in Colorado, existing Colorado law does not deal with real estate investment trusts. Therefore, it is uncertain how such trusts will be treated under Colorado law.

In other states there are two clear lines of treatment of ownership of land trust assets. Some states vest

both legal and equitable title to the real property with the trustee; the land trust beneficiaries retain a personal property interest in the trust itself, not a direct interest in the real property itself. Other states vest legal title to the real property in the trustee, and equitable title in the beneficiaries.

Colorado, with trusts in general, follows the first line of treatment; there is no specific indication how real estate investment trust property would be treated.

of REITS is the possibility of pass-through tax treatment under federal law. However, under Colorado law, C.R.S. §39-22-503 specifically provides that, in the case of an organization that qualifies as a “real estate investment trust” under the Internal Revenue Code, the “net income” of that organization shall be the income of the trust; this would appear to indicate that such income will subject to Colorado taxation at the trust level as well as the beneficiary level.

Where a trust has been formed by a group who pool their capital for real estate investment, it is treated by some states as a general partnership, with the beneficiaries each having joint and several personal liability for all trust liabilities, the trust res, and one another, and with any beneficiary having the power to bind the “partnership” and the other “partners”. It is unclear how Colorado would come down on this issue. This may create significant liability exposure .

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

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a copy of your pre-approval letter and a copy of your earnest money deposit.

Make sure it’s clear in your offer who will pay the selling and buying agents a commission. The seller likely won’t have any money to do it. The lender will already be getting less than the full amount of the mortgage and will try to renegotiate the commission with the agent. Be careful that you don’t have to pay any of the shortfall.

As a buyer, your first steps in a short sale are You’ll need an attorney to protect your interests, the same as with a regular purchase: get pre-ap- as the rules and laws vary from state to state. At proved and clean up your credit. the very least, you’ll need to work with an agent who is experienced in handling short sales, ideYour second step is to understand that short sales ally someone who has Short Sales and Foreclocan and often do fall apart. If you go into a short- sure Resource Certification. That certification sale purchase, be sure that it’s a property you re- involves taking and passing a course through the ally want, because it can take a long, long time National Association of Realtors. for the lender to approve the sale, and approval isn’t guaranteed.

There are a number of potential stumbling blocks along the way. Lien or second mortgage holders can delay or stop the process. After the seller accepts your offer, your agent will need to send those documents to the lender as well, along with

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