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“An amazing invention - but who would ever want to use one?”

- Rutherford B. Hayes, after a call from Washington to Pennsylvania with Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, patented on March 7, 1876

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If you’re finding yourself seeking comfort from the summer heat near the air conditioning of your home, office or car, you can thank Willis Haviland Carrier who invented the formula and apparatus that would eventually become air conditioning in the early 1900s. Carrier was an engineering graduate of Cornell University and his formula continues to be the basis of all fundamental calculations within the air conditioning industry. The first plant to house this new “Apparatus for Treating Air” was a printing plant in Brooklyn, New York beginning in 1902.

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de Mestral, was inspired by how cockleburs could cling to clothing and quickly began experimentation with the hook and loop process. He received his patent in 1955 and called the product VELCRO®, which is derived from the French words velour (velvet) and crochet (hook). De Mestral first used cotton for his invention, but later turned to other more durable substances.

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THE GLUE THAT KEEPS ON BINDING Harry Coover was a research chemist working for Eastman Kodak during World War II. While trying to produce a substance that would be clear enough to use for gunsights, he discovered a chemical class called cyanoacrylates. Not particularly good for use as a clear plastic, over time Coover discovered the amazing adhesive power of these substances. His “superglue” was used to spray onto wounds to stop the bleeding during the Vietnam War. The substance continues to be used in medical science today. It’s also a pretty handy item around the house for permanently gluing together just about anything including your fingers.

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DUCK OR DUCT Another product inspired by the needs of the military, duct tape was originally called “duck tape.” The tape was used to seal ammunition boxes during World War II and was named after ducks’ feathers that repel water. Johnson & Johnson Company designed and manufactured the amazing tape in 1942; however, there is no record of any individual or group within the company given credit for the invention.

During the post war housing boom, duct tape found its way into homes and was used to secure ducting.

Hence, the name change to ‘duct tape.’ Now duct tape is used for many practical purposes as well as creative items (think duct tape wallets) and comes in many colors including pink.

NUTHIN’ STICKS Telfon coating was discovered in 1938 by an American chemist at DuPont, Roy J. Plunkett while researching refrigerants. Plunkett came across this strange substance while testing tetrafluoroethylene. A mistake led to a cylinder of the substance that had solidified into a white powdery solid. The gas had become polymerized and thus became polytetrafluoroethylene. It was slippery, had a very high melting point and

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The first products that used Teflon were machine parts and the military used it for artillery shell fuses and nuclear bombs. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that Marc Gregoire of Paris, France figured out a way to use Teflon on his fishing line so it wouldn’t tangle. We can thank his wife who put it on her pots and pans and Gregoire’s friend, a UPI reporter, Thomas Hardie, who brought it to the United States.

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• Equidae Excrement Receptacle (patented 1998) – A horse diaper! No explanation necessary. But why?

• Human Car Wash (patented 1969) – Think group bathing sounds fun? How about being strapped into a harness and pulled on a conveyor through soaping and rinsing just like your car? Originally designed during the Cold War in case large quantities of folks would need to be bathed of nuclear dust.

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• It took 45 years between the time the first can was invented by Peter Durand in 1813 and the can opener was invented by Ezra Warner. Prior to Warner’s handy dandy household gadget, the directions read, “Cut round the top near the edge with a chisel and hammer.”

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• On July 16, 1863, the draft riots enter their fourth day in New York City in response to the Enrollment Act. Although avoiding military service became much more difficult, wealthier citizens could still pay a commutation fee of $300 to remain at home.

• On July 11, 1899, E.B. White, the author of the popular children’s novels “Charlotte’s Web,” “Stuart Little” and “The Trumpet of the Swan,” is born in Mount Vernon, N.Y. White also updated and expanded “The Elements of Style,” an English usage guide that remains a standard text for many students.

• On July 15, 1903, the newly formed Ford Motor Company takes its first order, from Chicago dentist Ernst Pfenning. The $850 two-cylinder Model A automobile with a tonneau (or backseat) was produced at Ford’s plant on Mack Street (now Mack Avenue) in Detroit, and delivered to Dr. Pfenning just over a week later.

• On July 12, 1957, Dwight Eisenhower

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• On July 14, 1968, Atlanta Braves slugger Henry “Hank” Aaron hits the 500th home run of his career in a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Aaron hit a three-run shot in the third inning off Giants’ pitcher Mike McCormick to become the seventh player in baseball history to hit 500 homers.

• On July 17, 1975, as part of a mission aimed at developing space rescue capability, the U.S. spacecraft Apollo 18 and the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 19 rendezvous and dock in space. During the 44-hour ApolloSoyuz embrace, the astronauts and cosmonauts conducted experiments, shared meals and held a joint news conference.

• On July 13, 1985, at Wembley Stadium in London, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially open Live Aid, a worldwide rock concert organized to raise money for the relief of famine-stricken Africans. The 16hour “superconcert” was globally linked by satellite to more than a billion viewers in 110 nations. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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tin alone. There was, however, a very tiny increase in the number of ischemic strokes in the group that included the niacin. What the scary headlines failed to mention was that the patients who’d been in the niacin group had stopped taking that niacin two months to four years prior. The Food and Drug Administration concluded, in its press release, that it was “unclear� whether the niacin had anything to do with the strokes.

The National Institutes of Health had its own press release that indicated it had stopped the study because, as the FDA said, niacin didn’t reduce the number of cardiovascular events and continuing the trial wouldn’t have offered any benefits. The NIH is going back to the drawing board in its hunt to find ways to manage cholesterol levels.

If your doctor has you on prescriptionlevel niacin and you’re worried, give him or her a call to get advice. We shouldn’t self-diagnose or make medical decisions based on news headlines, especially when headlines often go for the drama factor.

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GETTING A HANDLE ON HEARTBURN DEAR DR. DONOHUE: After an endoscopy, the doctor told me I have a hiatal hernia. He said nothing could be done for it and that I will have to live with it the rest of my life. He gave me no medicines or advice. I am anxious about this and would appreciate any info you can give me. -- Anon.

ANSWER: The swallowing tube -- the esophagus -- begins at the throat, travels down the chest and finally ends by attaching to the stomach. To reach the stomach, it must go through an opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity. That opening is the hiatus. A hiatal hernia is a bulging of part of the stomach through the hiatus and into the chest cavity. Many times, a hiatal hernia causes no symptoms and needs no treatment.

At other times, a hiatal hernia produces GERD -- gastroesophageal reflux -- an upward spurting of acid and digestive juices from the stomach into the esophagus. That brings on heartburn, a common problem with many treatments.

People without such a hernia also develop GERD. Here are some tips to handle heartburn.

Lose weight, if need be. Don’t eat within three hours of going to bed. Elevate the head of your bed using blocks that are 6 to 8 inches tall and placed under the bedposts. This keeps stomach juices in the stomach while you sleep. Sleep on your left side for the same reason. Don’t wear constricting garments around the abdomen or too tight a belt. Take antac-

If these steps don’t solve the heartburn problem, try medicines called acid blockers: Tagamet (cimetidine), Zantac (ranitidine), Pepcid (famotidine) and Axid (nizatidine). In low doses, all of these can be purchased without a prescription.

The next step is medicines that turn off acid production. Prilosec (omeprazole) doesn’t require a prescription. The prescription drugs are Prevacid, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix and Dexilant.

If necessary, surgical procedures can correct hiatal hernias.

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ummer is the season for a variety of beautiful fruits at great prices. If you’ve purchased more than you can possibly eat, the best thing to do is to preserve the rest. A great way to preserve extra fruit or fruit with bumps, bruises or knots is to make fruit leather.

Fruit leathers, sometimes referred to as fruit roll-ups, are believed to have first been developed in the Middle East.

Fresh fruit was cooked and mashed. Then the puree was poured onto muslin cloth and put through a process that allowed the fruit to dry in a thin sheet. The result was a preserved fruit that when dried has a “leathery” appearance that is firm to the touch and lasts a long time. The finished product was cut into shapes and placed into jar for storage.

Fruit leather does not require refrigeration and is the perfect snack for long trips. Making your own fruit leather allows you to preserve the fruits of summer and avoid the preservatives or added sugars found in commercially packaged fruit roll-ups.

The National Center for Home Food Preservation at University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has helpful directions for making homemade fruit leather:

1. Use 2 cups of fruit for each 13- by 15-inch fruit leather.

Select ripe or slightly overripe fruit, and wash it in cool water. Remove and discard the peel, seeds and stems. Cut the fruit into chunks. Puree the fruit until smooth in a food processor or blender.

2. Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened fruit juice or 2 teaspoons of lemon juice for each 2 cups fruit to prevent darkening.

3. Preheat oven to 140 F. Line a 13- by 15-inch baking pan with rimmed sides or 2 small baking sheets with rimmed sides with food-safe plastic wrap, being careful to smooth out wrinkles. Do not use waxed paper or aluminum foil.

4. Spread the pureed fruit evenly, using a spatula, until about 1/8-inch thick on the prepared baking pan. Avoid pouring puree too close to the edges of the pan to make it easier to remove.

5. Drying time in an oven is about 6 to 8 hours, depending on the size of the pans used. Larger fruit leathers take longer to dry.

NOTE: Fruit leather dries from the outside edge toward the center. Test for dryness by touching the center of the fruit leather. No indentation should be evident if the fruit leather is completely dry.

6. When dry and while still warm, peel the fruit leather from the plastic and roll it into a log. Allow the fruit leather to cool, slice it into sections, and rewrap the rolls in plastic to keep it fresh. Cookie cutters can be used to cut out shapes that children will enjoy. Store the cut-out shapes in an air-tight, resealable plastic bag.

Fruit leather will keep up to one month at room temperature. For storage up to one year, place tightly wrapped rolls in the freezer.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What place is known as Kalaalit Nunaat in the local language?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What university’s nickname is the Rainbow Warriors?

3. ASTRONOMY: How many moons does Venus have?

4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a hare’s top ground speed?

5. POP CULTURE: What was the name of the Pillsbury Dough Girl?

6. LITERATURE: What was Tarzan’s real name?

7. MYTHOLOGY: Who was Odysseus’ wife?

8. MUSIC: Until his death, Kurt Cobain was the lead singer of which cutting-edge band?

9. ECONOMICS: Who wrote the influential book “Wealth of Nations”?

10. MEASUREMENTS: What does a “stere” measure?

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3. Who was the last defensive tackle selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft?

4. How many times has Duke’s men’s basketball team won at least 30 games in a season under coach Mike Krzyzewski?

5. Which team was the first in NHL history to have back-to-back 100point seasons?

6. Name the last winner of NASCAR’s Truck Series season title who was under 40 years old.

7. Who ended Martina Navratilova’s record tennis streak of 74 consecutive singles victories?

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1. What was the name of Neil Young’s first band, formed in 1960?

2. What was Boston’s only No. 1 hit?

3. Which group had hits with “Cool It Now” and “Mr. Telephone Man,” and when?

4. Name the band that released “Walk, Don’t Run” in 1960.

5. What song was the first hit for Rush? Bonus for knowing where they’re from.

6. Name the huge 1969 hit for Blood, Sweat & Tears. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of July 11, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Rango” (PG) -- One of the wonderful things to take shape since the rise of computer-animated kids movies is the notion that adults often must sit through and appear to enjoy the show as well. “Rango” takes control of this idea in an interesting way. Not many kids movies work in references to “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” or “Chinatown.”

“Rango” tells the story of a neurotic pet chameleon dropped into the Wild West. Johnny Depp does a good job giving voice to the

scrawny green hero, and actually gives some depth to the lizard’s shaky bravado. In fact, all of the characters look and sound interesting -- something I didn’t think possible considering the steady cascade of talking CG animals that’s been coming out of Hollywood year after year. The action, visuals, jokes and scruffy little animals rank high among what the genre has to offer.

Like the little town housing the characters, the whole movie seems crafted out of little pieces of other, more recognizable efforts.

This also might be the movie’s largest drawback. While grownups can appreciate the little homages, many of Rango’s quips could go right over the heads of younger viewers.

The movie’s attention to detail makes for a well-crafted animated adventure that nobody is too big to enjoy.

“Arthur” (PG-13) -- This remake of the 1981 bumbling-drunk comedy of the same name just doesn’t have the same kick. The story brings back Arthur Bach, a billionaire play-

boy manchild who receives an ultimatum: settle down and get married or say goodbye to the money.

The idea was to create a vehicle for Russell Brand, a capable English comedian who just can’t seem to fit into the whole leading-man role. Not that he can’t play a pithy partyanimal Englishman -- you may remember him playing such a role in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Get Him to the Greek” -- but Brand’s quips and comedy-mugs can’t hold up for a whole movie.

There may be a few giggles here and there, if only from errant pieces of Brand’s charm slipping out of the sanitary container of the movie. If you’re interested in the comedic stylings of Russell Brand, there are better examples elsewhere. Likewise, anyone who likes witty inebriated Brits named Arthur can find a better specimen, one from 30 years ago.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You dislike waiting for promises to be fulfilled and for commitments to be kept, but resist your headstrong tendency to push things along.

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Andre Dawson and Alex Rodriguez.

2. In 2002, Arizona’s Randy Johnson (334) and Curt Schilling (316) each struck out more than 300 batters.

3. Dan Wilkinson was No. 1. overall by Cincinnati in 1994.

4. Twelve times.

5. The Detroit Red Wings in 1950-51, 1951-52.

6. Travis Kvapil was 27 when he won the series title in 2003.

7. Helena Sukova beat her in three sets in the 1984 Australian Open.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Jades. Young was 14 at the time and living in Winnipeg, Canada. In 1966 he moved to California and co-founded Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills.

2. “Amanda,” in 1986.

3. New Edition, in 1984. Both songs went to No. 1 on the U.S. R&B charts.

4. The Ventures, an instrumental group. The song also was released in 1965 by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.

5. “New World Man,” in 1984. Rush is from Toronto.

They got their start in 1968 and are still performing -- their Clockwork Angels/Time Machine Tour is just wrapping up.

6. “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” rose to No. 2 on the charts, as did the BS&T’s follow-up song, “Spinning Wheel.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect continuing opposition to your plans from die-hard detractors. However, your determination to see things through will carry the day. A Pisces has romantic ideas.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be too close to a troublesome workplace situation to deal with it successfully. Step away in order to get a better perspective. A solution soon becomes obvious.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might suspect that someone you trust has misled you on an important matter, but a more balanced view of things reveals a misunderstanding to be the culprit.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat’s animal magnetism has rarely been stronger.

You can either just bask in all that admiration or use it to your advantage, especially in the workplace.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone who previously balked at cooperating with you on a project suddenly has a change of heart. Accept both help and advice with grace.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Continued positive fall-out follows that risky workplace decision you made some time ago. Your payoff will soon prove to be more substantial than you expected.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A personal relationship continues to be affected by a recent unexpected turn of events. Things need to work themselves out without finger-pointing.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It’s a wonderful week for all you capricious Goats to kick up your heels with friends or family members in some wellearned fun and frivolity.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Caution is advised before making a financial commitment to someone you don’t really know. There are better ways to build friendships than with risky fiscal dealings.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Travel plans continue to be favored. A change of scenery brings new opportunities, both personally and professionally. Be open to the possibilities.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of loyalty that shows itself best in your relationships with family and friends.

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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 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 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 DAN SCHULTZ PAINTING WORKSHOP: PAINTING PORTRAITS Vaile Hill Gallery, 118 Hillside Rd, Palmer Lake, CO July 11, 2011 9am - 5pm This workshop will teach Dan’s process of painting portraits and figures in the landscape using a live model. Registration: Contact Julia Evans, email:tjevans2@gmail. com or 719 650 3243.

MUSIC BY THE CREEK July 14th - Calling for entertainers – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A family event, bring your chairs and enjoy an evening of local talent. Sponsored by Coffee on the Go… 225 North Gate Blvd. at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Call 636-1063 or come by Coffee on the Go… if you are interested in performing.

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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA July 16, 2011 We will be having a gathering at Limbaugh park in Monument, Co. with all of the proceeds going to HDSA. We will be having food, entertainment for kids, live music, a silent auction and a bake sale!

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.

Also, Live Wolf and Birds of Prey Exhibits ZUMBATHON FOR THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION Avanti Ballroom, 1337 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs Sat July 16, 2011 12-2:30p $6 minimum donation BENEFITING the Muscular Dystrophy Association; over 10 instructors will help you burn calories while doing easy to follow dance moves to Latin-based and International music. No experience needed! Just move and shake and burn those unwanted calories away! For more info and other events/class schedule, visit www.DanceZ.us; 210-286-5974 (cell) if questions. COME JOIN THE PARTY for a GREAT CAUSE!!!

PALMER DIVIDE CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE The Inn at Palmer Divide Sat. July 16, 2011 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Come enjoy the Palmer Divide Concours d’ Elegance, a car show sponsored by Rocky Mountain Jaguar Club. Admission is free and the public is invited to enjoy a wide variety Jaguar models to be displayed or judged, ranging from the classic XK 140’s to more current cars like the XK8. This is the 50th Anniversary of the XKE type, so come out and vote for “People’s Choice”, then enjoy lunch at The Inn, or in town. If you have a Jaguar you would like to show or display, register at www.rockymountainjaguarclub.org by clicking on events. Need not be a member to participate. Bring your friends!

2011 RETURN OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAUTAUQUA - Palmer Lake, CO August 5-7 2011 6:00-10:30PM Fri, 9:00AM-4:30PM Sat, 8:30AM-3:00PM Sun 1886-1910 was the Chautauqua era in Palmer Lake. The Chautauqua Assembly was the first mass educational and cultural movement in America, designed to enrich the mind, spirit and body. The 2011 Return of the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua on 5-7 Aug features events such as Fri night Square Dance, Sat Vintage Baseball game, Sat afternoon Ice-cream Social, Sunday Church Service, Seminars, and various historic hikes & walks. Most events & activities are free.

HOMESTEAD RANCH TRAIL RUN 10K/5K/1 mile-Benefitting Tri Lakes Cares Homestead Ranch Regional Park-Peyton August 13, 2011 - 8:00 Beautiful 10K/5K/1 mile Trail Run benefitting Tri-Lakes Cares. Go to our website www.oneagleswings3.com to get more information and to register.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - USAFA Golf Course Friday, September 2 7 am - 3:30 pm Mark you calendar and plan to join the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce as they host the Annual Touchstone Energy Golf Classic sponsored by Mountain View Electric Association, Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills, and American National Bank. This year’s event will be held at Eisenhower Golf Course located on the Air Force Academy grounds situated adjacent to the Academy Chapel and cadet dormitories. The 18-hole course features 7,301 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.2 and it has a slope rating of 137. The Golf Classic is an excellent opportunity to mix business with pleasure. This shotgun, best ball tournament with an all-inclusive golfer package is money well spent networking and enjoying the beautiful Colorado scenery while playing one of the area’s finest courses. If you have not had an opportunity to play this course, this is a perfect chance. Each foursome will receive golf cart for the day; each player will receive range balls, lunch, goodie bag and custom designed golf shirt for the event, so get your foursome lined up and watch the website for further information on how to register.

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Learn and ask questions about Native culture, history, dances and music.

Learn the meaning and significance of the drum in Native traditions and culture and the meaning and 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 at Centennial Park (lakeside) across from 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Grand Entry is at 11:00 AM. Visit www.palmerdividehistory.org or call 719-559-0525 for information.

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enthusiasts. Vote for your favorite car as “The People’s Choice” award will be determined by popular vote.

This year Jaguar celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the XKE type, and several will be present for the show, while other models will include XK 140, XJS, XK8, and X type to name a few. The event is sanctioned by Jaguar Club of North America, and judging will take place for Championship, Driven, and Specialty divisions. Additional cars will be on display by club members.

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Unity — While a baseball team contains a diverse collection of players, they all strive toward a common goal. And the mix of investments in your portfolio needs to work together to help achieve the various goals you’ve established, such as a comfortable retirement, college for your children and a legacy for your family. To work toward your individual objectives, you will need to create an investment mix that’s based on your risk tolerance, time horizon, family situation and other factors.

Flexibility — While every member of a professional baseball team is a good player, one might be better than another in a given situation.

For instance, a faster runner might pinch-run for someone else. And as you move on in your “game� of life, you will need flexibility in making your investment decisions. As one example, when you near retirement, you may want to reduce your exposure to risk somewhat, so you might decide to replace some — but certainly not all — of your growthoriented vehicles with investments that can offer greater protection of your principal.

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