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RR Tolkien is a timeless author who had written many famous ﬁction stories and poems complete with imaginary creatures and made-up languages which take readers into a madeup, yet believable, Middle-Earth.

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mater. He began writing a mythology of an imaginary world that he called “Middle-Earth.” Throughout Soon after he received his degree, this process, “The Hobbit” and “The he married his childhood sweet- Lord of the Rings” were born. heart Edith Bratt. Edith was three years older than John and the two John continued writing, citing his had attended King Edward’s School children as his ultimate inspiratogether. John’s mentor at King Ed- tion, until he died on Sept. 2, 1973. ward’s School thought Edith was Many of JRR Tolkien’s books were too much of a distraction and John published posthumously after they was not allowed to speak to or see were discovered by his son. One of her until he turned 21. John wrote his most famous works, “Silmarilher on midnight of his 21st birthday lion,” was among the works discovand convinced her to marry him. ered after his death. Obviously his letters proved effective and the two were married and had four children together.

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the publisher asked for Tolkien to write a sequel. Seventeen years later, “The Lord of the Rings” was published.

According to JRR Tolkien, he created a hobbit while grading school papers. “On a blank leaf I scrawled: in a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. I did not and do not know why.” Hobbits call themselves hobbits. There was so much debate over whether or not the hobbit was an original idea thought up by JRR Tolkien that the Oxford English Dictionary stepped in and credited Tolkien with the creation of a hobbit by giving it an official definition. The Oxford English Dictionary deDuring his time at Oxford, John be- The Hobbit was JRR Tolkien’s first fines a hobbit as: “one of an imagigan experimenting with a language work of published fiction. The story nary race of half-sized persons in of his own, which was a stepping was a coming-of-age fantasy about stories by Tolkien.” stone for his imaginary world that a small man-like creature that joins he would come to call Middle-Earth. in a quest to retrieve a dragon’s After he received his degree, he treasure. The story featured illusJRR Tolkien... took a teaching position at his alma trations drawn by Tolkien himself. Continued on Page 3 “The Hobbit” was so popular that

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SAFE TRICK OR TREAT October 30 from 3:00 to 5:00pm Bring the kids downtown for a night of safe trick-or-treating as Monument merchants provide treats, activities and show-off their creative costumes. The Monument Police Department patrols the streets to help insure the safety of our goblins. BANNER CHRISTMAS Historic Downtown Monument is sponsoring the the third annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Banner Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Banner Christmas features original Christmas art banners, handpainted by renowned local artists. The banners are on display on lamposts in the historic downtown of Monument. Unveiling is the Friday after Thanksgiving and they remain on display throughout the holiday season. If you are interested in painting a banner for the 2009 season, please contact Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or email at vmynhier@townofmonument.net.

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The items have been donated by area businesses and the silent auction is being sponsored by TriLakes Cares volunteers. Come and enjoy a fun evening, fill your bowl and fill a community need. Proceeds go to Tri-Lakes Cares, a 501(c) (3) organization that helps those in need in our community. The Empty Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction: Wednesday, October 12, Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Rd, Monument, CO, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, cost $20 which includes one child under 12 free, checks payable to Monument Hill Kiwanis. Tickets are available at the door and in area stores: In Monument: High Country Home and Garden, Covered Treasures Bookstore, Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, Hangers; in Palmer Lake: Rock House; in Jackson Creek: Tri-Lakes Printing. For more information call Mark Zeiger at 719.488.5934.

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states that â&#x20AC;&#x153;after seeing the celebration, its incredible production, and all the good it does the community, I had to be a part of itâ&#x20AC;?. And so it beginsâ&#x20AC;Ś As you all know, this week is Oktober Fast at Pinz. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be free sampling throughout the week, and on the big day (October 8th from 11-3) along with the car show, beer sampling, and music, there will be charitable events. The first being that Pinz will be donating proceeds of the Oktober Fast Car Show to animal rescues. The second has to do with what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been desperately setting up this whole time. This Saturday at Oktober Fast, citizens can partake in a car bash and tractor pull that benefit the 2012 palmer Lakes Fireworks. Pinz also has a Haunted House in the works for late October that will benefit the local organization. So as you can see, this lethal combination is already making headway that will largely affect your favorite summer holiday. Peanut Butter and Jelly, Sunny and Cher, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughan, Dresses, Shoes, and Purses, can all take a bow now to the spectacular combination of Pinz Bowling Center and the Palmer Lakes Firework Committee. No they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be eaten for lunch or make classic comedy films, but they can bring joy to thousands of locals who rely on one a day a year to leave them in awe. Rest assured with Pinz on board, your 4th of July will be the greatest 4th dayâ&#x20AC;Ś ever.

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as instrumental) to perform in this concert. This event is made up of community volunteers that wish to give back to the tri-lakes region. Vocal practices are on Sundays, 1PM at The Inn at Palmer Divide (443 South Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 801322. The rehearsals are held downstairs in the conference facilities.

The performances will consist of a two hour concert that will feature various performance groups. The post intermission section will feature the Tri-Lakes Music Association’s orchestra and choir performing Phil Barfoot and David Williamson’s “The Gift or Christmas”.

he Tri-Lakes Music Association is once again performing a community wide Christmas concert series being performed on the weekend of December 9th, 7PM December 10th, 7pm and December 11th, 2PM The proceeds from this event will be donated to Tri-Lakes Cares, a non-profit organization and create two college scholarships. The Tri-Lakes music association is recruiting musicians (vocal as well

“This event is truly a community wide happening, very similar to the very successful annual empty bowl dinner” said Manning. “The group that comes together to perform these musical works

do it out of the goodness of their heart and soul. They spend countless hours preparing for and putting on a very professional concert. The groups are not made up of paid professionals but local community members who have a need, a desire, to give back to the community in which they live. This year, as in the years past, the proceeds go to help a more than worthy causes – TriLakes Cares. Tri-Lakes Cares has done so many good things in the Monument community and are always in need of additional funding. Our first concert raised approximately $2600 and the remaining have raised about $4000 each yielding a total of about $35,000.00. We would love to top that amount this year but need everyone’s help if we are going to be successful. Two years ago we started the practice of giving two $500 scholarships to two deserving LP high school seniors. We don’t require

that they be music majors but will follow a life long appreciation of music”. This event is funded by several local churches and community members and the community is encouraged to contribute if they so desire. Admission to the concert is free and is on a first come first serve basis. A free-will offering will be taken up during the concert every dime of which goes to Tri-Lakes Cares as well as the two $500 scholarships. For further information concert series please contact Bob Manning at (719) 232-4114 or rwgmanning@comcast. net. Also, additional information can be obtained by visiting the Tri-Lakes Music Association’s website: www.trilakesmusic.org

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2. In small bowl, combine sweet-and-sour sauce, cornstarch and gingerroot or powdered ginger; and stir until well-blended. Stir into chicken mixture. Add pineapple chunks; stir gently to mix. 3. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Serve over chow mein noodles and sprinkle with the green onions. Makes 6 servings. (Additional information provided by Janet Hackert Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension.)

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. state lies directly south of South Dakota? 2. HISTORY: Which World War II battle was fought entirely by air? 3. FAMOUS PEOPLE: Martha Jane Burke was better known by what name? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was known as the Maid of Orleans? 5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”? 6. LANGUAGE: What is something that is mordant? 7. RELIGION: Who was the first canonized saint of the New World? 8. TELEVISION: Who is the voice of Moe in the animated comedy “The Simpsons”? 9. GEOLOGY: What is coal made of originally? 10. POETRY: Who wrote the line, “But only God can make a tree.”

1. When was the last time before 2010 that no Los Angeles baseball team was in the major-league playoffs? 2. Three Seattle Mariners stole at least 25 bases each during the 2010 season. When was the last time the Mariners accomplished such a feat? 3. Name the last NFL expansion franchise before the Houston Texas in 2002 to win its inaugural regularseason game. 4. How many times has a University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball player been the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft? 5. In the 2010-11 season, Teemu Selanne tallied 80 points, the thirdhighest total for a player 40 or older in NHL history. Who had the top two totals? 6. Who was the first NASCAR driver other than Richard Petty to win the Daytona 500 more than once? 7. Name the last left-handed tennis player before Petra Kvitova in 2011 to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title.

1. Who sang and released “Drag City” and “Honolulu Lulu”? 2. Both a single artist and a group released songs called “Island Girl.” Name them. 3. Name the Jackson 5 brothers in order, oldest first. 4. How much did promoter Bill Sargent offer the Beatles to get back together for one concert? What year was it? 5. Which artist released an album with the title “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”? 6. Name the only album by singer Pat Benatar to go to No. 1. (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 (17).

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New DVD Releases for Week of October 3, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Buck” (PG) -- This documentary tells the story of real-life cowboy and horse-guru Buck Brannaman. Buck’s talent is something astounding to behold -- he emphasizes sensitivity and partnership when he’s working with defiant equestrians. As Buck puts it, he’s “helping horses with people problems.” The film links Buck’s profound sympathy with his childhood as the abused son of another famous cowboy hero. When

Buck sees troubled horses, he has an uncanny ability to see through to the troubles in the lives of their owners. This tale of a true character with awe-inspiring presence and an enormous heart has rightfully been wrangling in awards since hitting the trail at Sundance. “Fast Five” (PG-13) -- Against the exotic backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, a wild crew of expert drivers plot one last criminal act to get escape the law. If you had Dwayne Johnson coming after you, you’d drive like a maniac too. As the final stunt in the “Fast and Furious” series, Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson reprise their roles, and yes, they all still have abs. Every shot that isn’t going 100 miles an hour is packed with some form of eye candy -- exciting locales, daring stunts, flashy cars or shots of the beautiful women who apparently live in remarkable population

densities throughout Brazil. The movie’s climactic one-last-heist is a fitting end for its adrenaline-injected franchise. “Scream 4” (R) -- When this series started more than a decade ago, it was the first slasher series to attain full self-awareness. As a loving parody of a genre known for predictability, “Scream 4” tries to inject some whodunit mystery into the darkened territory of horror movies. When beautiful young starlets are getting killed off like it’s the ‘90s again, returning members of the original cast (Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courtney Cox) must solve the mystery and stop the Ghostface Killer before there isn’t anybody left in the movie younger than 40. While teen girls tremble in horror of a mad man with a kitchen knife, audiences might sweat under the weight of so much self-referential humor and constant winks at the camera.

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“Dead Alive” (Unrated) [Blu-ray] -- This 1992 New Zealand zombie gorefest is gruesome and shocking, in part because it’s one of the early works of Peter Jackson -- the man who delivered the high-budget majesty of “The Lord of the Rings.” Over-the-top guts and gore, lusty undead, a Kung-fu Catholic priest and a cartoonish humor make this blood-soaked nightmare a bucket of fun.

TV RELEASES

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Nebraska 2. Battle of Britain 3. Calamity Jane 4. Joan of Arc 5. L. Frank Baum 6. Caustic 7. Rose of Lima 8. Hank Azaria 9. Coal is formed from the remains of trees and plants 10. Joyce Kilmer

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

1. It was 2003. 2. It was 2001 (Ichiro Suzuki, 56; Mark McLemore, 39; Mike Cameron, 34) 3. The Minnesota Vikings, in 1961. 4. Once -- John Wall in 2010. 5. Gordie Howe (103 points in 1968-69) and Johnny Bucyk (83 points in 1975-76). 6. Cale Yarborough won it in 1968 and 1977. 7. Martina Navratilova, in 1990.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Jan and Dean, in 1963. They first performed as a duo called The Barons. 2. Elton John, as a single, in 1975, and The Beach Boys on their “Still Cruisin’” album in 1989. 3. Jackie (born 1951), Tito (1953), Jermaine (1954), Marlon (1957) and Michael (1958). The group’s first four singles went to No. 1. 4. $50 million, in 1976. The show would be televised via closed circuit broadcasts into theaters around the world at a cost of $50 per ticket. The Beatles declined, even when Sargent apparently doubled the offer. 5. David Bowie, in 1972. A concept album, the theme is an alien named Ziggy who advises about the coming end of the earth. 6. “Precious Time” in 1981. The album included the hit “Fire and Ice.”

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Cosmic changes create a potential for disruptions in your travel plans. In the meantime, you might want to consider shifting your focus to another area of your life that needs attention. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for beauty-loving Bovines to enjoy something special for the senses. It will restore your spirit and return you to the workaday world ready for the next challenge. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With your planetary ruler, Mercury, going retrograde, you might want to slow down the pace in pursuing some of your projects. Rushing things could be counterproductive. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Tensions begin to ease in those once-testy relationships. This helps create a more positive aspect all around. Expect to hear news that could lead you to rethink a recent decision. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The pace of activity that had slowed last week now begins to pick up. This is good news for Leos and Leonas who have career-building plans that need to be put into operation. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Venus offers encouragement to romanceseeking Virgos who are ready to get up, get out and meet more people, one of whom

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An ongoing problem with a co-worker might need to be sent to arbitration. Get all your facts together so that you have a solid base from which to make your argument. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You are usually decisive about most matters. But you might want to defer your decision-making this week until you get more facts. Someone is holding out on you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) That quiet period is ending, and a new burst of activity creates some problems at the workplace. But things are soon resolved, and everything goes back to normal. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Relationships could be either helpful or hurtful as you pursue your career goals. You might have to make some difficult choices depending on what your priorities are. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might still have some doubts about a career move that could involve a lot of travel. If so, continue to check things out until you feel secure about making a decision. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love rules, as Venus continues to exercise her cosmic influence on both single and attached Pisces. New developments might cause you to change your travel plans. BORN THIS WEEK: You often think of others before you consider your own needs. You enjoy helping people and would make a fine teacher or caregiver. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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he surprising results of a recent survey indicate that more consumers are opting to pay off debt rather than save money. An online survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling showed that 89 percent of respondents believe that right now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more important to pay off debt than to save. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always that way. Back in 1959, when such figures were first kept, consumers were averaging savings at a rate of 8.3 percent of income. At this point, the rate of saving is only at 5 percent of income, which is up from 1 percent a few years ago. Gail Cunningham, with the NFCC, is quoted in the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest newsletter as saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In bad times, people save out of a fear of tomorrow, and in good times they spend as if there were no tomorrow.â&#x20AC;? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not at either point right now, not saving out of fear nor spending everything we have. Consumers are paying off debt,

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The availability of those cash advances has provided a cushion when times are lean. However, because of job loss, lowered incomes and more scrutiny of credit worthiness, fewer people have that credit-card cushion during an emergency.

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