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“Tara! Home. I'll go home. And I'll think of some way to get him back. After all... tomorrow is another day.” –Scarlett in “Gone With The Wind”

fter three long years of writing her first novel, “Gone With The Wind,” Margaret Mitchell had an instant success on her hands. Mitchell was a reporter for “The Atlanta Herald” when she sustained an injury due to a fall from her horse. After that, she became an avid reader until one day her husband brought home a typewriter and suggested she start writing her own novel. She met the challenge and spent from 1926 to 1929 writing the now famous epic novel about the Civil War and Reconstruction. Mitchell kept her writing a secret, except to her husband, although many of her friends were suspicious. During a visit from New York, her friend Lois Cole who worked for Macmillan Publishing discovered chunks of the book in various places in their small cramped apartment. With some prompting, Mitchell eventually gave her manuscript to Howard Latham, Cole’s boss.

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• Best Actress - Vivien Leigh. Oddly enough, when fans cast ballots for a publicity stunt as to Mitchell’s epic won her the Pulitzer Prize in who they thought should play Scarlett, Vivien 1937 after building enormous popularity in the Leigh received only two votes. summer of 1936. Like the Harry Potter books of now, people couldn’t put “Gone With The Wind” • Best Supporting Actress - Hattie McDandown. Except for the Bible, the book has sold iel, the first African-American to win and/or be more copies than any other in history. Hollywood nominated for an Academy Award took notice immediately, purchasing the rights to the story and the rest, as they say, is history. Gone With The Wind... Continued on Page 2

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• Many more actresses were considered for the role of Scarlett, including Lucille Ball, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Carole Lombard, Olivia de Havilland, Barbara Stanwyck and Tallulah Bankhead. • The vomiting sounds heard by Scarlett while digging up a radish in her garden at Tara before she gives her famous line, “As God is my witness, they’re not going to lick me,” were not from Vivien Leigh but dubbed in by Olivia de Havilland. Two possible reasons were given – either Leigh could not produce the retching sound well enough or she would not produce the sound as it was not lady-like. • Clark Gable nearly quit when he was required to cry during the scene after Scarlett’s miscarriage when Melanie was trying to comfort him. Olivia de Havilland convinced him otherwise.

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er writers were also hired to work on the screenplay, bringing the total sum for writing to $126,000. • The horse that played Woebegone, an old nag that carried Scar• The cost to make the ﬁlm was lett from the burning Atlanta Depot $3.9 million, which surprisingly did gained weight between the time he not exceed “Ben-Hur” or “Hell’s was chosen for the part and the time Angels.” of his acting debut. With no time to waste, he was painted with makeup • Vivien Leigh received $25,000 to appear as if his ribs stuck out for her role; Clark Gable received from malnutrition. $120,000. • Sets from the 1933 ﬁlm “King Kong” and the 1936 film “The GarGWTW den of Allah” were used for fire TRIVIA timber in burning of Atlanta scene. If anything went wrong with the • Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh scene, it would have ended up on were heavy smokers. Leigh report- the cutting room floor. The fire was edly smoked four packs per day and intense enough to prompt many Gable smoked three packs per day. phone calls to the fire department by nearby residents who thought • Of the four main actors, Clark MGM was burning down. Gable, Leslie Howard and Vivien Leigh died at young ages; Olivia • There were 800 dummies used de Havilland remains alive today. along with 800 extras during the However, her character was the only scene in which Scarlett searches for one to die in the film. Dr. Meade among dying Confederate soldiers. There were a total of • The American Film Institute has 2,400 extras and 50 speaking roles ranked it the fourth on the list of 10 in the film. greatest epic films and sixth on the list of greatest movies of all time. • Many of the costumes were donated to the Harry Ransom Humanities • The governor of Georgia declared Research Center at the University of a state holiday for the movie pre- Texas at Austin. Some replicas were mier on Dec. 15, 1939. By contrast, made of the more famous ones that for the film’s preview in Sept. at had begun to deteriorate. Fox Theatre in Riverside, Calif., Selznick insisted that the theatre The online exhibit can be found at manager keep the preview a secret http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibito attendees. Once the movie be- tions/online/gwtw/ under the David gan, the theatre was locked and no O. Selznick Collection. phone calls were allowed. The audi-

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Just when I thought I knew all there was to know about walking, along comes something new: Chi Walking. Chi (pronounced “chee”) Walking incorporates proper posture, especially of the spine, shoulders, hips and knees. Relaxed movements appear to be the key to getting more benefits from walking. If you want to know more about it, look at www. chiwalking.com or call 1-866-3277867 for information. There are even workshops across the country and a link to instructors in your area.

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• On Nov. 28, 1582, playwright William Shakespeare, 18, and Anne Hathaway, 26, pay a 40-pound bond for their marriage license in Stratford-upon-Avon. By 1592, Shakespeare was well-established in London’s theatrical world as an actor and playwright. • On Nov. 30, 1886, the Folies Bergére in Paris introduces an elaborate revue featuring women in sensational costumes and quickly gains a reputation for its spectacular nude shows. The theater-staged revues featured as many as 40 sets, 1,000 costumes and a crew of some 200 people.

• On Nov. 26, 1922, in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, British archaeologists become the first to enter King Tutankhamen’s tomb in more than 3,000 years. Inside Tutankhamen’s sealed burial chambers was a collection of several thousand priceless objects, including a gold coffin containing the mummy of the teenage king.

sinking of two battle cruisers, four heavy cruisers, two light cruisers, one aircraft transport, 30 destroyers and 16 submarines. • On Nov. 29, 1963, President Lyndon Johnson establishes a special commission to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The Warren Commission report concluded that there was no conspiracy. However, in 1978, the House Select Committee on Assassinations concluded that Kennedy was “probably assassinated

as a result of a conspiracy.” • On Nov. 25, 1980, Sugar Ray Leonard regains boxing’s welterweight title when his opponent, reigning champion Roberto Duran, walks away from the fight in the eighth round. After the match, his doctor reported that Duran had eaten too much too quickly after the weigh-in and had a stomachache.

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nce upon a bathroom wall a unique, refreshing, miracle took place. With some adhesive, grout, ceramic tile and a little love, an undesirable wall turned into a masterpiece. In fact the entire room was a place where one could retreat and be surrounded in beauty. The bathroom has become more of a sanctuary for most to either become refreshed for the day ahead or the final place where we relax before we hit the pillow. This room can have a calming effect or can produce an energizing atmosphere. It defiantly can be a mood enhancer. Just by the tile design, textures, shapes and colors that you choose for the overall effect. It sets the tone for the entire space. There are two varieties of tiles. They are porous and non porous tiles. It is best to use non porous tile for the bathroom. Bathroom wall tile serves a functional purpose as well as an aesthetic one. Wall tiles protect your walls from damage. You can place the tile almost everywhere in the room. Over bathroom vanities, shower, shower stalls and also on countertops. The fun part of bathroom tiling is choosing the tile design. Here is a list of the most popular materials for bathroom wall tile: 1. Ceramic tile is the most popular choice it can be glazed and fired in any color or design imaginable. It is very easy to clean and is water resistant. Its one downfall is that it can chip or break easily. 2. Stone tile can be the most expensive and difficult to install. It is water resistant and durable. You can find this in marble, granite, travertine or any other stone option. 3. Glass tile has become the next in popularity after ceramic tile. Most glass tiles come from recycled materials making this tile eco friendly. It comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors so working with it can be a design treat. 4. Mosaic tiles are the most elaborate, stunning and innovative designs whether it be of glass, ceramic, metal or a combination of all three.

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You must use a backing on the tile that will hold up to water and moisture. You should use a green drywall or cement backerboard for all wall tile design projects. My suggestion is if you do not feel completely confident doing this job yourself, call on a professional. What you do not want to happen is the risk of water damage down the road.

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BIPOLAR DISORDER IS EMOTIONAL SEESAW DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How serious is bipolar disorder? Can you control it yourself? Is the brain lacking some element? -- L.R. ANSWER: Bipolar is a disorder in which people experience spells of deep depression alternating with spells of great energy and unbridled enthusiasm. It’s an emotional teeter-totter. In the high-energy phase, people feel invincible, are constantly on the go, can do with little sleep, have grandiose and unreasonable plans and are overly sociable. They become impulsive and make hasty and poor decisions. Sometimes they hallucinate, seeing things not present and hearing things not spoken. In the depressed phase, the opposite holds. People become reclusive, feel that all is hopeless, don’t want to get out of bed and are reluctant to interact with others. Those extremes are the two poles of bipolar disorder. Yes, it is a serious illness. It can disrupt a person’s life. Brain chemistry is involved, but the exact mechanisms are not completely understood. Genes have a major role too. Bipolar disorder runs in families. People cannot control these mood swings by themselves. They will have times when the extremes of the two poles are not present but, predictably, the highs and lows return. Medicines are most helpful in restoring stability to people’s lives. Lithium is a medicine with proven good results.

ANSWER: When the shingles rash is brand-new and consists of many small, fluid-filled blisters, virus is present in those blisters. It is theoretically possible for an adult or a child who has never come in contact with chickenpox to catch chickenpox, not shingles, from the blister fluid. The possibility is slight, but it does exist. Most adults -- more than 90 percent -- have been exposed to chickenpox, so adults are not in great danger. Newborn and young infants, before they’ve received the chickenpox vaccine, are at a little greater risk. You do realize that shingles is the reawakened chickenpox virus that lives in the body from the time of infection to the time of death. You don’t have shingles now. You have the dreadful shingles complication -postherpetic neuralgia. It’s pain coming from the nerve that the shingles virus traveled down on its journey to the skin. You are getting the appropriate medicines. The pain is usually gone in months, but it can linger for years. The shingles vaccine was developed to prevent shingles and postherpetic neuralgia. The shingles booklet describes this illness and its treatment in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1201W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2008 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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If you have trouble drifting off, the right bedtime snack may help promote a more restful night’s sleep. In a study, a tryptophan-enriched snack before bed helped study participants sleep better and promoted morning alertness. Foods that provide a dose of tryptophan include bananas, dairy, nuts, eggs, soybeans, tuna, and chicken. Keep the serving size small and have your snack about an hour before bed.

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Compounding these postural distortions is research indicating heavy backpacks (25% of a child’s body weight or more) impair balance and increase slips and falls. In contrast, students who carried packs weighing 15% or less of their body weight were better able to maintain their balance.

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and shoulders. Select backpacks with stabilizing waist straps. (Make sure they’re USED!) 3. The maximum weight of loaded backpacks should not exceed 15% of the child’s body weight. If the pack forces the child to lean forward, it’s too heavy. 4. Avoid loading unnecessary items and balance the contents to prevent your child from assuming an unnatural, compensating posture. 5. Use both shoulder straps. Carrying the backpack on one shoulder may look “cool” but can lead to spinal imbalance. 6. Consult our office for regular chiropractic checkups. We’re experts at detecting and reducing spinal problems in children. Help avoid the often difficultto-correct problems we see in adults.

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little quiches by making mini tartlet shells. They can be baked of first and filled with a chocolate mousse with a little of your favorite aperitif such as some Chambord or a little Grand Mariner and garnish each with a raspberry or crystallized orange rind. The possibilities are endless. There are some tricks to making a great flaky crust. The butter/shortening must be very cold. Why? Because the butter/shortening works as the leavening in this case. It will form a barrier between layers of dough so the steam raises the butter creating the flakiness. It is hard to explain but think of taking a bunch of sheets of paper and having something in-between each one that lifts and separates each one. It is important to know this to understand why the butter/shortening needs to be cold. Adding ice water will keep the butter/shortening from melting. I will place the dough in the refrigerator after mixing just to make sure it stays cold.

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2c Flour ½ tsp Salt 5 Tbs Chilled Butter/Shortening 4-6 Tbs Ice Cold Water 1. Mix flour, and salt together. 2. Cut butter into dry ingredients until pea size pieces form. 3. Add water and mix only until mixed. 4. Roll to 1/8 inch thick on a floured board. T’is the season to eat, drink and be marry! Pie will usually fit into that equation at some point. Usually a pumpkin pie from the store will come after Christmas dinner. But, knowing how to make a good flaky crust can come in handy if you need to take something to a holiday party. Here I’ve made

Another trick is to not over mix the dough and not rework it. The more you mix the dough the more the proteins will form which is needed for a good bread but not a light, tender, flaky crust. Only mix the water in until the dough forms a ball. The type of flour can make a difference too. I used 1½ c all purpose flour and ½ c cake flour. If you can find a good pastry flour, that will work the best. The last trick is to get enough water in the dough. Here in Colorado it can be dryer on some days then others. I go by how dry and flaky my skin is. You want just enough water to make everything stick together but not stick to your hands or the bowl.

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fter Thanksgiving is gone, the memories linger on -- in the form of leftovers. After having all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings, I always crave spicy foods. I’ve come to enjoy thinking up ways I can transform the mountain of plastic containers full of a few scoops of this and a few cups of that into a new recipe. I’ve discovered that leftover turkey combined with Mexican spices makes a great meal! I’ve used leftover turkey to make soft tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas. I love this enchilada recipe because the combination of cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper completely changes the flavor of the leftover turkey, and it’s easy to prepare. If you don’t have time to make the enchilada sauce from scratch, use a good quality, commercially made sauce, and add the spices from the recipe below to give it a homemade taste! Serve this dish with a side of Spanish rice and a tossed salad, and you’ll not only have a great meal, but a great way to use up that leftover turkey!

SPICY TURKEY ENCHILADAS 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded 2 cups sour cream 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, one cup reserved for topping 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 12 (10-inch) tortillas, corn or flour

ENCHILADA SAUCE 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped mild green chile peppers 1 clove garlic, minced

Using a large bowl, combine cooked turkey with sour cream, 2 cups cheese, salt, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Wrap tortillas in a clean dishcloth or foodsafe paper towels and sprinkle both sides with a little water. Microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm and to soften. Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of turkey mixture on the end of the tortilla closest to you. Lightly oil a shallow, 13 by 9-inch baking pan so that the enchiladas won’t stick. Roll up the tortilla. Arrange it, seam side down in the baking pan, placing each stuffed tortilla side by side until the pan is full. Pour the enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and bake, uncovered at 350 F, for about 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with the remaining cup of cheese. Bake another 5 minutes. Remove pan from the oven; let set for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serves 4 to 6.

The Tri-Lakes Music association has been practicing since September and has recruited many volunteer musicians. The Orchestra consists of approximately 60 musicians and the choir will contain approximately 90 singers. The performances will consist of a two hour concert that will feature in the pre-intermission section the Tri-Lakes Community Handbell choir under the direction of Mrs. Betty Jenik, the Tri-Lakes Music Association Children’s choir under the direction of Mrs. Diane Jensen and the Tri-Lakes Music Association’s orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Rose Dunphey.

“This year, as in past years, I feel that we have assembled a wonderTO PREPARE THE ful orchestra of which the entire ENCHILADA SAUCE: community should be proud” said (Quick Tip: A good-quality, commercially Bob Manning, founder and direcmade chili sauce mixed with a teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder and 1/2 tor. The post intermission section teaspoon of brown sugar makes a canned will feature the Tri-Lakes Music enchilada sauce taste like homemade!) Association’s orchestra and choir Using a medium-sized pan, sautéchili pep- performing Phil Barfoot’s and Dapers and onions in oil until onions are soft, vid Williamson’s “The Splendor of about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, cumin and chili powder, and sauté for an- Christmas” under the direction of other minute. Add the stewed tomatoes and Mr. Robert Manning and Mrs. Rose brown sugar, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Dunphey. Stir in the water. Turn heat to high and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Then turn the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until thick, about 15 to 20 minutes.

“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 – Tri-Lakes Cares and two scholarships. Tri-Lakes Cares has done so many good things in the Monument community and are always in need of additional funding – especially this year with the current economic stress. During our first concert we raised approximately $2600. The last seven raised about $4000 each yielding a total of about $30,000.00. We would love to top that amount this year but need everyone’s help if we are going to be successful”. 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 and the two scholarships. For further information concert series please contact Bob Manning at (719) 481-3883 or rwgmanning@ comcast.net. Also, additional information can be obtained by visiting the Tri-Lakes Music Association’s website: www.trilakesmusic.org

*** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and author of five cookbooks. Her latest, “The New African-American Kitchen,” is in bookstores now. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of the “The Kitchen Diva!” -- a television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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his is a mixed breed puppy. We have named him Poopy... for obvious reasons! We have seen both his momma and poppa and they are mid sized dogs. Both parents are mixed breeds. We really aren’t sure what the mix is. Poopy is all puppy! and waiting to be adopted into a loving forever home. If you are interested in adopting Poopy into your heart and home please contact SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan at 5413099..you might need to use the 719 area code.

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(and growling, which is not a happy sound) to warn someone off, or his demeanor -- slightly open mouth, tongue hanging out and a general air of happiness -- makes one think he is smiling even if it’s not a genuine “human” smile. But I thought that an experienced owner saying that a dog was actually smiling was unusual, so I looked up some information on the breed. And indeed, the Borzoi (or Russian Wolfhound) has this neat little trait: The submissive gesture for this gentle giant of a dog is to curl back his lips and expose his teeth. The “smile” on a Borzoi looks so much like a snarl that most strangers will quickly back away.

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nce you’ve started contributing to your 401(k) plan and funded it with investments that are appropriate for your needs, you might think you’re in good shape and that your 401(k) is now on “autopilot.” But that type of thinking can actually be counterproductive, because to get the maximum benefits from your 401(k), you’ll need to revise it over time to reflect changes in your life and in the investments that make up your plan. That’s why it’s a smart move to review your 401(k) holdings annually — and when this year is winding down is as good a time as any to see what you’ve got, where you’ve been and where you might be headed. What should you look for when you review your 401(k)? First and foremost, make sure you’re saving enough to help reach your retirement goals — or that you’re at least putting away as much as you can possibly afford. Next, evaluate whether your investment mix is still suitable for your individual goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. You might be surprised at how much your holdings can “evolve” without your having done anything to them. For example, during long bull markets, the value of your 401(k)’s stock-based accounts may have risen substantially, and you might find that these accounts now make up a greater percentage of your portfolio than you had originally intended. As a result, you’re now taking on more risk than you’d like. Conversely, during a bear market, the percentage of conservative investments in your plan — such as bonds and other

fixed-income vehicles — may grow to such an extent, relative to your stocks, that your 401(k) may not be providing you with the growth opportunities you need to pay for the retirement you’ve envisioned. To prevent either of these scenarios, you may need to periodically “rebalance” your 401(k). Your life’s circumstances provide you with another reason to review your 401(k)’s investment mix. When you begin your career, you may decide to invest more aggressively in your 401(k) because you have many years to go until you retire. Consequently, you have time to potentially overcome the “down” markets that will inevitably occur. But as you get closer to retirement, you obviously have fewer years to make up for lost ground, so you might decide to lower your risk level by shifting some of your assets out of stockbased accounts into more conservative ones. Still, you could be retired for two or three decades, so you will still need some growth elements in your 401(k) to help stay ahead of inflation. As you review and rebalance your 401(k) over time, become familiar with the rules governing your plan. Your 401(k) might allow you to reallocate your investment dollars as often as you like, but if you change investments too frequently, you could be charged redemption fees. If you rack up a bunch of these fees, you may well end up lowering your overall rate of return. So, review your 401(k) at least once a year and make changes whenever necessary — but don’t go overboard. By making the right moves at the right time, you can help ensure that your 401(k) will be a key element of your retirement savings. This article was written by Edward Jones on behalf of your Edward Jones financial advisor. For additional information, contact:

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If you’re adventurous, consider making scented candles, hand cream, lip balm or soaps. Let the kids help make refrigerator magnets out of faux dough that you bake and paint.

CUT HOLIDAY SPENDING WITH HOMEMADE GIFTS Although stores have displayed red and green decorations for more than a month, Thanksgiving week is the official kickoff of the holiday spending season. Merchants are going to pull out all the stops to get you to part with your money. It’s time for all your good intentions -- “This year I won’t overspend on gifts” -- to be put to the test. To the extent that you realistically can, consider making your gifts this year. Food is always a favorite. Pull out your recipe files and select three that are easy to make. Give cookies, candies and sweets of all kinds with the recipe printed on a file card. Look online for jar mix recipes for homemade soup, drinks, brownies, cookies, pizza spices, bath salts, muffins and bread, sauces and dips and teas. Mix the dry ingredients, label the glass jar and wrap with a ribbon and bow.

If you have a computer, create photo calendars and family albums done on your printer. If you’re just not handy, there are still ways to give gifts without breaking the bank: a pizza cutter and coupon for a free pizza, a blank journal and a pen/pencil set, a theme gift basket with items geared to the recipient’s interests, tickets to a play or sports event, or a jigsaw puzzle for a family. For the seniors in your family, consider making coupon books for chores and projects that need to be done around their homes. Not only will you be helping with things they can’t do themselves, they’ll enjoy the time spent with you more than they’d enjoy another cardigan. Remember that it really is the thought that counts in giftgiving, not the price tag. And no doubt many others are also thinking about how to economize on gifts this year.

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IT’S THE LAW! by Christopher C. Meyer, Attorney at Law, P.C.

THE MARRIAGE ZONE: JOINT TITLES

spouse (you are married) save money you earn during the marriage and buy a home. You title the home in your name only. This does not mean that you get all the equity in the home in the event of divorce. It is marital property and will be distributed to you and your spouse in a divorce. The preceding analysis applies equally to property that is not real estate. If you own a car in your sole name before marriage, but put it in a joint title after you are married, you have given half the net equity in the car to your spouse. If you buy a car during the marriage with money you earn during the marriage, but title the car in your sole name, the net equity will be distributed between you and your spouse in a divorce.

olks often have questions about the importance of title to property in divorce cases. The same treatment will be given to mutual funds These questions usually involve real estate, and other financial accounts. If you change your vehicles, and financial accounts. previously separately registered accounts to joint registration after your marriage, you have given If you already own real estate, such as a home, your spouse half of the account value. If you and you are planning to get married, should you keep the accounts separately registered, the preplace the property in joint title? If you are go- marriage basis in the account will not become ing to stay married forever, it doesn’t matter marital property. If you open an account during much, but, keeping in mind that the divorce rate the marriage with funds that you earned during is around 50%, you might want to give serious the marriage, but title the account in your sole consideration to this question. Welcome to the name, the account will be distributed between Marriage Zone! you and your wife in a divorce. In Colorado, if you change the title to real property that is titled in your sole name to a joint title after you are married, you have just given half the net equity in the property (market value minus any loans secured by the property) to your spouse. The only sure-fire way to avoid this is to have a valid agreement with your spouse saying that you are excluding the property from being marital property. If you acquire property during the marriage through your efforts, such as from money earned from your job, the title to the property is not important. For example, you and your

Good luck with your marriage, and be alert to the effects of title to property in the Marriage Zone. Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Monument. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www. cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information.

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1. FOOD & DRINK: What is the spice paprika made from? 2. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “If you ask me anything I don’t know, I’m not going to answer.” 3. ANATOMY: How many bones is the average human born with? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which presidential candidate appeared on the 1968 TV comedy “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In”? 5. MEASUREMENTS: What is the equivalent weight of a stone, a traditional British unit of measurement? 6. HISTORY: Who led the Boston Tea Party prior to the Revolutionary War? 7. TECHNOLOGY: When did the computer mouse make its first public appearance? 8. MUSIC: Where is the House of the Rising Sun, according to the 1960s song of the same name? 9. GAMES: Which board game features a thimble as a playing piece? 10. LITERATURE: Who lives at 221B Baker Street, London?

1. Arizona’s Brandon Webb set a record in 2006 for the lowest total of victories by a starting pitcher for a Cy Young Award winner in a full season (16). Who had held the mark? 2. Who was the last New York Yankee before Alex Rodriguez (2005, ‘07) to be named the American League Most Valuable Player? 3. Name the head coach the last time the Buffalo Bills made the NFL playoffs. 4. In 2007, Eastern Washington’s Rodney Stuckey became the second Big Sky Conference player to be taken in the first round of the NBA Draft. Who was the first? 5. Who won the first Lester B. Pearson Award as the most outstanding player in the NHL in 1971? 6. How long was the reign of Russian chess champions before U.S. star Bobby Fischer won the world title in 1972? 7. When Muhammad Ali returned to boxing in 1970, his first loss was to Joe Frazier in 1971. To whom was his second loss?

1. Name the member of TLC who burned down her boyfriend’s house. 2. Comedian Pee Wee Herman was the telephone operator at the beginning of what song? 3. What’s the real name of Freddie Mercury? 4. Who is known as “The Boss,” and how many Grammys has he won? 5. Name the only No. 1 hit by Little Eva. 6. Which Motown girl group recorded “Heat Wave” and “Dancing in the Street”? (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of Nov. 24, 2008 PICK OF THE WEEK “Hancock” -- Will Smith stars as Hancock, a superhero with amazing powers who’s also a drunk and a jerk. After saving the life of a public-relations guy named Ray (Jason Bateman), Hancock allows the guy to help him with his im-

age. Hilarity ensues -- for a while. Then the film takes a weird direction with an odd subplot about amnesia and immortality and gods. “Hancock” isn’t a horrible movie, and it’s not super-great, either. But it’s good enough to make it the movie pick of this week. The film is being released in both theatrical and unrated editions. ALSO THIS WEEK “Pink Panther Ultimate Collection” -Wow. This is one of the biggest box set collections I’ve seen: 18 discs. The first nine discs have nine of the 10 feature films (“Return of the Pink Panther” isn’t included because MGM doesn’t own the rights); the remaining nine discs have all the Pink Panther and In-

spector Clouseau cartoons (more than 190). COMEDY “A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All” -- This is the DVD release of Colbert’s one-hour Comedy Central holiday special featuring musical guests John Legend, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson and Feist. John Stewart makes an appearance to sing a duet with Colbert -- an original song entitled “Hanukkah.” “George Carlin: It’s Bad For Ya” -This is the late George Carlin’s final HBO performance. Although this isn’t George’s best show, it is certainly his best set this decade. Special features

include his 1969 appearance on “The Jackie Gleason Show” and selections from his 2007 three-hour interview for the Archive of American Television. TV SERIES “24: Redmption” “Freaks & Geeks Yearbook Edition” “Beverly Hills 90210” Season 6 “Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C” The Final Season “The Mod Squad” Season 2, Vol. 1 “Case Closed” Season 3 “The Doris Day Show: The Complete Collection” “Family Affair: The Complete Series” (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Peppers, ranging from mild to hot 2. Yogi Berra 3. 300. Adults have 206 because some bones fuse together as children grow. 4. Richard Nixon, who uttered the line “Sock it to me?” 5. 14 pounds 6. Samuel Adams 7. 1968, in a computer demonstration 8. New Orleans 9. Monopoly 10. Sherlock Holmes

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A project benefits from your organizational skills that get it up and running. Your success leaves a highly favorable impression. Don’t be surprised if you get some positive feedback soon.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Pedro Martinez in 1997 and Randy Johnson in 1999, each with 17 victories. Rick Sutcliffe had 16 wins for the Chicago Cubs in 1984, but also had four wins for Cleveland that year. 2. Don Mattingly in 1985. 3. Wade Phillips in the 1999 season. 4. Montana’s Micheal Ray Richardson in 1978. 5. Boston’s Phil Esposito. 6. Twenty-four years (1948-1972). 7. Ken Norton, in 1973.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Lisa Nicole Lopes, known as Left Eye, accidentally burned down football player Andre Rison’s mansion when she set fire to his sneakers. 2. “911” on Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” album. 3. Farrokh Bulsara, a British citizen born in Zanzibar in 1946. Lead singer of Queen, he composed “Bohemian Rhapsody.” 4. Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen became known as “The Boss” when he collected and distributed the band’s pay. He’s won 18 Grammys. 5. Little Eva, born Eva Narcissus Boyd, recorded “The Locomotion” in 1962. None of her other songs made it very far up the charts. 6. Martha (Reeves) and the Vandellas recorded more than 20 hits before disbanding in 1972, including “Nowhere to Run” and “Jimmy Mack.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Spend time on practical matters through the end of the week. Then begin shifting your focus to more-artistic pursuits. Resist being overly self-critical. Just allow yourself to feel free to create. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Restarting those creative projects you had set aside for a while will help provide a much-needed soothing balance to your hectic life. Besides, it will be like meeting old friends again. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change in plans could make it tough to keep a commitment. But stay with it. You’ll get an A-plus for making the effort to do what’s right and not taking the easy way out by running off. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Lion’s enthusiasm for a workplace policy review is admirable. But be sure you know who is really behind the resistance to change before pointing your finger at the wrong person. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You can expect to have to do a lot of work through midweek. Devote the rest of the week to checking your holiday plans in case some need to be adjusted to accommodate changes.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Try to avoid signing on the dotted line in the early part of the week. You need time to study issues that weren’t fully explored. Later in the week might be more favorable for decision-making. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new development could snarl travel schedules or other holiday-linked projects. Some flexibility might be called for to deal with the problems before they get too far out of hand. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Relatives seek your advice on a matter you’d rather not be involved in. If so, use that sage Sagittarian tact to decline the “offer,” so that no one’s feelings are needlessly hurt. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A shift in planning direction might help you speed up your progress toward achieving that long-planned goal. Trusted colleagues are ready to offer some valuable support. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An unexpected demand for settlement of an old loan could create some pre-holiday anxiety. But you might not really owe it. Check your records thoroughly before remitting payment. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to get into the social swim and enjoy some well-earned fun and games with those closest to you before you have to resume more serious activities next week. BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to sense the needs of others makes you a wise counselor for those seeking help with their problems. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Has Mother-in-Law Quarters ! Large Lot With Lots of Possibilities Charming 4BR, 2BA Bi-level home with a large fenced-in yard. Home includes renovated bathroom with marble-like tub suround, new sink and faucets. large family room. Kitchen walks out to wood deck. All appliances stay including washer, dryer and stainless refrigerator. MLS #467930 $189,500

Fantastic Find in Palmer Lake! 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom / 1,505 sq ft Great rancher situated on a nice level lot with mountain views. Bright and open with vaulted ceilings, vinyl windows and a deck off the master bedroom. Fully fenced back yard and a covered front porch make this home one worth seeing MLS #423842 $199,900 (Rent for $1,000/mo.)

2001 Richmond, James Model ! 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car Gleneagle $419,900 www.14432Tierra.com

Victorian Cottage over Lake !

4B, 3B, 2C, 2.5 Acres Monument

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car Palmer Lake

$425,000 www.3545Sunstar.com

$324,900 www.125-Oakdale.com

1999 John Laing Home !

2003 Richmond, Aspen Model !

4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2 Car Monument $259,000 www.17070Foxcross.com

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car Gleneagle $229,900 www.14185Albatross.com

Robyn Graham ABR, GRI, QSC, CLHMS

Alberto 719-238-9974 adeltoro@twest.com

Condo in Southeast - Great Rental !

Elaine 719-238-9973 edeltoro@c21holtrealty.com

719-216-4421

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Pk Spc Co. Spr. $85,000 www.2322Lexington.com

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