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“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.”

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By the fifth century B.C., dogs were used to guard settlements and control slaves. Dogs also became war dogs, deployed as the first line of attack.

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The Seeing Eye trained 254 people and Seeing Eye dogs during 2010. The dogs go through a four-month training period; and one month for the human.

Frank went to Switzerland and, under Eustis’ guidance, worked with a female German shepherd named Buddy. When his training was completed, he returned to the U.S. and publicly touted the advantages of working with a guide dog.

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Eustis and Frank gained public support for the guide dog in the U.S.; and, in 1929, they founded The Seeing Eye organization.

Dorothy Harrison Eustis, a wealthy American woman and dog lover, had been living in Switzerland at the end of World War I. She was impressed with the relationship between blind German veterans and the German shepherd “service” dogs, all trained at a German school. Eustis wrote an article about the dogs’ capabilities for the Saturday Evening Post. In her article, she offered to work with one blind American at her kennel in Switzerland.

• The breeds that worked best for them at the time were German shepherds and Golden and Labrador retrievers.

The Seeing Eye established a breeding program to ensure a plentiful supply of suitable dogs.

• By 1946, the year Eustis died; The Seeing Eye had provided more than 1,300 dogs to the blind.

Hundreds responded to her request, and Eustis chose Morris Frank, a 19-

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In 1975, Bonita Bergin, with a doctorate in education, launched the first program in the U.S. to train and place service dogs to assist humans with mobility-related issues – Canine Companions for Independence.

With CCI, Bergin developed important concepts involving service dog selection. Low arousal, low predation and low initiative were among the positive traits, which she coined “unobtrusive helpmate.”

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and helped create the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations regarding service dogs.

In 1991, Bergin left CCI and founded the Assistance Dog Institute, where students are educated on training service dogs and developing service programs. The institute, which is now called the Bergin University of Canine Studies, has since been the world’s first university to award associate, bachelor and master’s degrees in dog studies.

In 2001, Bergin received Oprah Winfrey’s “Use Your Life� award for developing a program where at-risk teenagers trained animal shelter dogs and later service dogs. She has received numerous other awards, including the “Presidential Points of Light Award� under George W. Bush.

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Their training is highly specialized, as it could take a dog with this innate ability up to six months living with a seizure-prone individual to begin predicting the seizures.

Other seizure dogs perform tasks for their human during or following a seizure. Some dogs roll a person to a position that opens the airway; some clear the person’s mouth, operate a call button or use a K-9 phone.

MAN’S BEST FRIEND Spending time with a dog is a boon to one’s health – physical and mental.

There are psychiatric and emotional/ therapy dogs, too, but the latter do not have the federally regulated privileges of traveling in the passenger sections of planes or accompanying his human partner to a restaurant. Emotional/ therapy dogs are widely used to visit hospitals, nursing homes and other institutional settings, but they are not service dogs. A psychiatric service dog provides assistance to people with debilitating mental illnesses.

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• Apollo, a German shepherd, was the first dog to arrive at Ground Zero after 9/11; he was awarded a medal for helping to locate several survivors.

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• On Sept. 1, 1836, Narcissa Whitman, a missionary, arrives in Walla Walla, Wash., becoming one of the first Anglo women to settle west of the Rocky Mountains. In 1847, a measles epidemic killed many of the Cayuse Indians. In retaliation, a band of Cayuse killed 14 people, including Narcissa and her husband.

• On Sept. 4, 1886, Geronimo, the wiliest and most dangerous Apache warrior of his time, finally surrenders in Skeleton Canyon, Ariz. Geronimo never learned to use a gun, yet he armed his men with the best modern rifles he could obtain and even used field glasses to aid reconnaissance during his campaigns.

• On Sept. 2, 1923, aftershocks and outof-control fires rock Tokyo, Japan, and the surrounding area following an 8.3-magnitude earthquake. In total, 143,000 people died in the disaster. The Imperial Hotel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, sank 2 feet

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• On Sept. 3, 1939, Britain and France declare war on Germany. The first casualty of that declaration was the British ocean liner Athenia, which was sunk that evening by a German submarine.

• On Aug. 31, 1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corp. demonstrates his 15-inch-long “Sunmobile,” the world’s first solar-powered automobile. When sunlight hit 12 photoelectric cells made of selenium (a nonmetal substance with conducting properties) built into the Sunmobile, an electric current was produced that in turn powered a tiny motor.

• On Aug. 30, 1963, a “hot line” between Moscow and Washington goes into effect to speed communication between the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union and help prevent the possibility of an accidental war. The hot line was never really necessary to prevent war, but it did provide a useful prop for movies about nuclear disaster, such as “Fail Safe” and “Dr. Strangelove.”

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Seniors over the age of 65 with no impairment were given a battery of tests for cognition, stress, personality traits and depression, as well as physical tests. What scientists concluded was that scoring low on trauma, depression, stress and anxiety was related to keeping good cognitive health. They gave an example of the characteristics of coping: “developing a strategy, remaining positive, getting advice and taking action.� Researchers hope to make these tests part of a Resilience Index to assess patients for risk right in the doctor’s office.

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years, I have put up with floaters. I am quite nearsighted, and my eye doctor says they’re common in nearsighted people. Last week, I saw flashes of light.

I called the doctor, and he saw me that day. He told me I had a vitreous detachment. Is this serious? -- L.P.

DIGITAL MAMMOGRAMS AREN’T MORE ACCURATE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please tell me if a digital mammogram is a great deal better than a regular mammogram.

If I need to pay part of the cost, I don’t mind, if it’s worth it. I don’t want to pay for something that is simply “newer.” -S.P. ANSWER: With a conventional mammogram, the image of the breast is captured on film, like a photographic image. With a digital mammogram, the image is captured electronically on bits of computer code, like a digital camera does. The techniques for taking a digital mammogram are the same as those for a conventional one. Digital mammograms are easier to store, and digital images are available immediately but are more costly.

A large study of almost 50,000 women concluded that the accuracy between digital and conventional mammograms is not significantly different. However, in women younger than 50 and in women with dense breasts, digital mammograms provide better pictures. Unless your doctor has directed you to get digital mammograms, you can rely on standard mammograms to serve you well.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Ten months ago I had my gallbladder removed. My problem is I must still take a Lactaid pill when I eat some foods, especially dairy.

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The doctor made sure your retina was OK. Flashes of light also can be a signal that the retina is tearing. For the present, nothing else needs to be done. The doctor will examine you again in a few months to be positive the retina is remaining in good health.

ANSWER: Your gallbladder stores bile made in the liver. When people eat a fatty meal, their gallbladders contract to squirt bile into the digestive tract to aid in the digestion of fats. If the gallbladder has stones, that contraction causes abdominal pain. You should not have that pain now. A different problem centers on lactase, an enzyme that digests milk sugar lactose. As people grow older, many lose their lactase enzymes. Drinking or eating dairy products causes them diarrhea and abdominal pain. You still need your Lactaid pill to digest dairy products. This has nothing to do with the gallbladder.

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It could be – Physical (poor diet, sedentary job, etc.)

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into your body to protect you. It serves a real purpose and you can’t change it!

When you are in real danger, you want your body on ‘red alert’ status.

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You can’t change the protective program (it is hard-wired into you) - you can change your perception. Let me illustrate how the process works: Draw 2 horizontal, parallel lines about 3 inches apart.

Between the 2 lines, write COMFORT ZONE and put some dots randomly inside the space.

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threatening or stressful to you. The more you focus on the dot, the bigger it gets (more fight or flight) and the smaller your comfort zone becomes.

Some of the other dots are now outside your comfort zone. As your comfort zone shrinks more things bother you.

Sound like your life?

What’s the Option? Change how you perceive the situation!

Exercise could be a dot that lies outside your comfort zone (or select your own example). Here are some steps to change your perception of the dot: Identify something that interests you. I don’t really like the treadmill but I love to dance.

Identify your desired outcome. I want a body that can move easily.

Identify an easy step to reach that desired outcome that is of interest to you!

I enjoy dancing – I could take a class on Wednesdays, or go to a dance party on Saturday night. I Now your brain is focused on what you “CAN DO instead of “fight or flight!”

This process allow you to bypass the protective program and enlarge your comfort zone. You are eliminating the aging, harmful effects of stress . . . you are Living!

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The Kitchen Diva

by Angela Shelf Medearis

A TO ZUCCHINI

Nothing inspires a gardener to be generous to friends and neighbors like an abundant crop of zucchini! Anyone who has grown zucchini knows that a little planting goes a long way.

Maybe you’ve run out of ways to prepare zucchini, and friends and neighbors are no longer returning your phone calls.

Here are some recipes to transform your abundant crop into tasty snacks, along with tips for preserving your bumper crop for future dishes.

ZUCCHINI-PINEAPPLE 4 quarts diced or shredded zucchini 46 ounces canned unsweetened pineapple juice 1 1/2 cups bottled lemon juice 3 cups sugar

ZUCCHINI RELISH 2 cups chopped zucchini (about 3 medium) 1 small head green cabbage, finely chopped 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper (about 1 small) 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (about 1 small) 2 1/2 tablespoons salt 2 cups sugar 2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons celery seed 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1. Combine zucchini, cabbage, onion and peppers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Let stand 2 hours. Drain mixture, then rinse and drain again. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add vegetables and simmer 10 minutes.

2. Pack hot relish into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.

Adjust two-piece lids and process 10 minutes in boiling water canner. Makes 4 half-pints.

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ZUCCHINI PICKLES 2 pounds zucchini, sliced (about 8 small) 1/3 pound onion, quartered and sliced (about 1 small) 1/4 cup canning salt (2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 3 cups vinegar

Choose young, slender zucchini. Wash zucchini and cut into 1/4-inch slices for cooking purposes or 1/8-inch slices for chips. Dry in a single layer in a 125 F oven until brittle. Use slices in soups and casseroles, or sprinkle zucchini chips with seasoned salt and serve with dips.

To Freeze Slices: Choose young, tender zucchini. Wash and cut in 1/2-inch slices. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes. Cool promptly in ice-cold water before draining and packaging in freezer bags or containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal and freeze.

To Freeze Grated: Choose young, tender zucchini. Wash and grate zucchini, then steam blanch in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes. For use in recipes, pack measured amounts into containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Cool by placing the containers in cold water. Seal and freeze. If zucchini is watery when thawed, discard the liquid before use.

1. Combine zucchini and onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Let stand 2 hours. Drain mixture, then rinse and drain again. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour vinegar mixture over zucchini and onions and let stand 2 hours.

2. Bring all ingredients to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer 5 minutes. Pack hot zucchini and liquid into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Adjust two-piece caps and process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner. Makes 4 half-pints.

Serving Anne & Mann’s Gourmet Ice Cream

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1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who is the only person to have served as president and later as chief justice of the United States?

2. GEOGRAPHY: In what city would one find the 11th century St. Mark’s Basilica?

3. SOCIAL SCIENCE: The ruler of a theocracy derives power from what source?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which U.S. president popularized the term “muckrakers” for investigative journalists?

5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Cat’s Cradle”?

6. HISTORY: Osceola was a leader in which Native American tribe?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the common name for “prunus persica”?

8. BUSINESS: What business made John Davison Rockefeller a wealthy man?

9. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numeral MMD? 10. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin prefix “ambi”?

1. In 2009, Michael Wuertz became the third A’s reliever to have 100 strikeouts in a season. Name either of the first two to do it.

2. Two pitchers in the 1990s had seasons with at least 200 innings pitched and 20 or fewer walks. Name either one.

3. Who was the last college football coach to win back-to-back consensus national titles?

4. True or false: LeBron James has had more seasons of tallying at least 2,000 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists than Oscar Robertson did?

5. In 2007, Colorado’s Karlis Skrastins set an NHL record for most consecutive regular-season games played by a defenseman (495). Who broke the mark in 2011?

6. When was the last time an English player won the Golden Ball award for the world’s best men’s soccer player?

7. Who was the first bowler to record two consecutive perfect 300 games?

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1. Name the duo who wrote and released “Summer Breeze.”

2. Who released “Dance With Me Henry (Wallflower)” in 1955? Big bonus points for knowing her birth name.

3. Name the instrument played by duo Ferrante and Teicher.

4. Who wrote and released “Simple Man” in 1973?

5. Joe Esposito’s “Lady, Lady, Lady” was featured in what film’s soundtrack?

6. The Beatles got 10 nominations at the 1966 Grammys for their 1965 work. How many Grammys did they win? (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of August 29, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Rio” (PG) -- Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) is a rare macaw -- thought to be the last of his kind -- living the good life as a pet in Minnesota. When it’s discovered that there is another member of his species in Brazil, Blu is taken on a trip to meet his female counterpart (voiced by Anne Hathaway.) What follows is a formulaic animated adventure of madcap talking critters fleeing bumbling animal smugglers.

The vibrant colors, wild (yet forgettable) music and sheer volume give “Rio” something to appreciate. While it falls short of charming, there’s something to be said for “Rio” as a spectacle -- a sort of dazzling Carnivál for the rugrats.

“The Perfect Host” (R) -- David Hyde Pierce (Niles from “Frasier”) stars in this confusing-yet-admirable jumble of neuroses, thrills and unsettling humor. A criminal on the run (Clayne Crawford) lies his way into the home of Pierce’s unsuspecting urbane gentleman, who is preparing for his big dinner party. A game of predator and prey ensues, in which few things are what they seem.

It’s dark comedy with notes of Hitchcock and a heaping pile of role reversals, twists and mind games. While plenty of laughs and chills are contained within, some audience members may suffer from crippling

plot-twist fatigue by the end of the film.

“In a Better World” (R) -- This Danish foreign-language drama explores gripping issues in justice, civility, grief and parenthood. Anton is a doctor torn between two worlds: his family life in the suburbs of Denmark, and his work as a doctor in a wartorn corner of Africa. The characters must navigate unclear moral landscapes in the parallel worlds of schoolyard bullies and brutal warlords. The story is well-crafted, perhaps too tidy at times, but the conflicts faced by the characters are not so tidy, and the story has enough gravitas to turn down easy answers.

“Coen Brothers Collection” (Blood Simple/Fargo/Miller’s Crossing/Raising Arizona) [Blu-ray] -- Ever want to gorge yourself on brainy thrillers with chunks of absurdist humor? As a writing/directing

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team, the Coen brothers are the purveyors of fine films with smart dialog, complicated characters, oddball humor and respected visual prowess. This collection of four of their earliest movies includes some of the finest performances by the stars involved, including Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Albert Finney, John Turturro, Marcia Gay Harden and Holly Hunter. Nick Cage’s role in the hilarious “Raising Arizona” has been used to defend the existence of his career to this day.

TV RELEASES “Sons of Anarchy: Season Three” “House, M.D.: Season Seven” “Nikita: The Complete First Season” “Wonders of the Universe” [Blu-ray] “Meet The Browns: Season One” “Running Wilde: Season One” (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Change makes demands that you might find unwelcome at this time. But instead of concentrating on the short run, look toward potential benefits down the road.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. William Howard Taft 2. Venice, Italy 3. God 4. Theodore Roosevelt 5. Kurt Vonnegut 6. Seminoles 7. Peach 8. Oil 9. 2,500 10. On both sides

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The typically tidy Ram or Ewe might want to butt out until things are settled on the home front.

But get involved and let your Ovine sense of order help restore domestic tranquility.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Rollie Fingers (1972-73, 1975-76) and Dennis Eckersley (1987).

2. Atlanta’s Greg Maddux (1997) and St. Louis’ Bob Tewksbury (1992, ‘93).

3. Nebraska’s Tom Osborne (1994, 95).

4. False. Each player has done it in six seasons.

5. Calgary’s Jay Bouwmeester.

6. In 2001, Michael Owen won the award.

7. Frank Carauna of Buffalo, N.Y., in 1924.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Seals and Crofts, in 1972. The Isley Brothers also covered the song. In 1993 the song made it into the film “Dazed and Confused.”

2. Georgia Gibbs, born Frieda Lipschitz, had one of her two No. 1 hits with the song. The other was “Kiss of Fire” in 1952.

3. Piano. Arthur Ferrante and Louis Teicher played instrumentals that often ended up in big movie soundtracks, such as “Exodus” and “Midnight Cowboy.”

4. Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Bad Company (1976) and Charlie Daniels (1989) also recorded songs titled “Simple Man.” 5. “Flashdance ... What a Feeling,” in 1983. Esposito’s work includes music in “The Karate Kid” and “Coming to America.”

6. None. They were beaten out by Frank Sinatra and Roger Miller.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s flair for fine-tuning complicated fiscal dealings comes in handy when an unexpected financial problem arises. Stay with it until it’s resolved to your satisfaction.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family aspects remain strong. There might be some unresolved difficulties, but continued attempts to smooth things over eventually prove to be successful. A major purchase looms.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A promise that was made but never kept suddenly re-emerges in your life. You now have to decide if you’re still interested in what it offers or if you’ve moved past it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Romance comes to unattached Leos and Leonas who have been waiting for Cupid to target them for far too long. Domestic purr-fection is also enhanced for paired Felines.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You need to take a much-needed break from that demanding project before too much energy-draining tension sets in. And don’t be ashamed to ask for help.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You have a gift for reviving projects that seem beyond repair. Use that same ability to restore a relationship that seems to have turned from loving to lifeless.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Expect to be asked to use your combined wisdom and humor to resolve a problem. After all, folks not only value your advice, they also like how you give it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Most people consider you solid and steady. But you also can be quite capricious (which is a Latin word for “describing the behavior of Goats”) when it suits your needs.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) People treat you as you wish to be treated.

So if you want a change in your relationship, make it happen. Also expect someone to reveal some long-held secrets.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay with the decision you made, despite a sudden torrent of advice to the contrary from well-meaning people. Remember: You know your needs better than anyone.

BORN THIS WEEK: You like things tidy, with no loose ends. You also enjoy research and would make an excellent investigative reporter or scientist. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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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.

INTRODUCTION TO OUR NEW BUSINESS GROWTH PROGRAM Presentations also by: SCORE, SBA, Co PTAC, EDC, Tri-Lakes Chamber, CS Tech Incubator, CSBDC. Mon, Sept 12 5:30 – 7:30pm 14960 Woodcarver Rd, Co Springs, CO 80921 RSVP: Heather McEntee, 719-481-4877 x100, info@trilakesbi.org. www.trilakesbi.org ART HOP IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT 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.

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Starting Saturday, August 27th, Pinz presents the next great weekend rendezvous. It’s called the Saturday Night Party League. Teams are made up of 4 players, mixed, and up to 8 bowlers may be put on the roster. It’s a great chance to get out on Saturdays and bowl. Then, when you’re done, just walk the 20 feet to Rodz Bar and Grill (located in Pinz) and drink and listen to live music till close.

League bowlers are always given the fantastic benefit of dollar bowling any day, anytime, and the opportunity to make and meet up with friends. This league, however, gives members an exclusive offer. Upon the conclusion of the 18 week season, members will take part in an end of season trip to Cripple Creek!

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Trot for Our Troops 5K will also include a Health Fair sponsored by several Parker merchants. Businesses providing FREE food and drinks include PEPSI, FroYo Yogurt, Texas Road-

house, Joe’s Crabshack, Wingman, Tonti’s Pizza, Carino’s, Kunjani Coffea, and D’Amicos Catering. We will have an exciting Awards Ceremony and LIVE DJ music provided by LSP Entertainment. BIG AIR JUMPERS will provide a variety of bouncy playgrounds for our little ones. We hope to see everyone there to support our troops, get a little exercise and have fun in Parker.

Youth for Parker is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on providing junior high and high school students the opportunity to learn how to run a business. They focus on helping the Town of Parker through community service. They do fundraisers and create events that are fun, safe and inexpensive for our youth. For more information on Youth for Parker contact Dillon Campbell at (720) 219-3929.

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Whether you work in an office, a manufacturing plant or any other venue, your goal is to produce a clearly identifiable result. And the same should be true for the way that you invest. In other words, you should know exactly why you own every single one of your investments — because only then will you have a clear, unified strategy for achieving your desired outcomes.

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Keep investing. As a diligent worker, you show up to work every day because you know that this type of consistency is necessary for success. A similar principle applies to your investing “career.� By investing steadily, year in and year out, you have a much better chance of reaching your objectives than if you were to take periodic breaks. Of

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Generally speaking, the most industrious workers are also the most productive ones. And just as productivity is an asset in the working world, it’s important in the investment world, too. Strive to own a mix of investments in a balanced portfolio, based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals.

Develop your investment skills.

To truly be a good worker, you need a set of skills, such as initiative, the ability to make decisions and the willingness to work on a team.

However, throughout the course of your career, you may also need to add new technical proficiencies so that you can stay on top of developments in your field and maintain your productivity. As an investor, you also need some “core competencies,� such as patience, discipline and the ability to prioritize goals. But you also need to stay current on financial products, the economy, the markets and changes in tax- and investmentrelated laws. To help expand your knowledge base and receive timely guidance, you may want to work with a financial professional.

Labor Day comes just once a year.

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The reason for these changes, say the banks, is the Durbin Amendment. The legislation puts a cap on the per-transaction cost that banks charge merchants for each swipe of a debit card, down from 44 cents to 21 cents per swipe, plus a percentage of the transaction total. No more massive millions moving into card issuers hands in the form of swipe fees means no more rewards-program benefits for you.

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However, that same problem for card issuers might get you a discount from merchants, especially for big-ticket items. If you shop locally at smaller businesses, you have a better chance of asking for and getting a discount, since the merchant won’t be paying high swipe fees and percentages of the purchase cost. Always ask.

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