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n Feb. 2, 2009, the infamous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which we all know translates into the dire prediction that there are six more weeks of winter. Okay, that’s an easy one – when was the last time spring started at the beginning of February? Some might say that the groundhog’s predictions are about as good as the weather forecasters we see on television – sometimes right and sometimes wrong. Some might say all one has to do is go outside and see what is happening and get a better prediction than the weatherman. Oh, but it’s not so. Predicting the weather is a complicated science, but far from perfect. The Weather... or Not... Continued on Page 2

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EARLY PREDICTIONS

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METEOROLOGY 101

It’s all about the sun and the air surrounding the earth. The sun heats the air and either causes water evaporation or rising air. As the air rises, the Before modern day technological advances, peo- temperature drops, moisture cools and causes ple used all kinds of observations and folklore to small droplets that form clouds. When there are predict the weather. The western sky was always too many droplets of water and the clouds bea clue since trade winds carry weather systems come too heavy, the moisture falls in the form of from west to east. Much lore has some truth to it, rain. Factor in mountains, oceans and other geobut most of it is dependent on where you are in graphical differences, and therein lies the challenge in prediction. the world as to whether it might apply.

WEATHER LORE

“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning.” A red sky at sunset can signal fair weather. With high pressure, air sinks and holds onto contaminants in the air making the sky appear redder at sunset. High pressure usually means pleasant weather. And the opposite, a red sky in the east in the morning can mean that the high pressure has already passed and that low pressure with its accompanying clouds and storms can be close on the way.

Many instruments are involved in weather prediction including barometers that measure air pressure, thermometers that measure temperature, anemometers that measure wind speed, hygrometers that measure humidity, barometers that measure air pressure, weather vanes for wind direction, as well as radar and satellites.

Once data from these various instruments located all over the country gets to the weather service in Maryland, they are then input into computers which then make weather maps. The maps will “Rainbow in the morning gives you fair warn- show isobars, which are lines separating high and low pressure areas, weather fronts, air massing.” Because weather generally moves from the west es, cloud cover and areas of precipitation. From to east, a rainbow in the west means that rain is these, forecasts can be made. on its way. “Clear moon, frost soon.” We’ve heard this one before. When cloud cover moves away, the earth’s heat radiates away and the earth cools more quickly, which can cause a frost if there is enough moisture available.

A CAREER IN METEOROLOGY

Where else can you get a job where you can get paid for being right 50 percent of the time? A career in meteorology begins with high school coursework – physics, chemistry, earth science, mathematics (lots of it), computer science, writ“When the stars begin to huddle, the earth will ing and any and all foreign languages. In colsoon become a puddle.” When cloud cover increases at night, the visible stars may appear closer or “huddled” together. The Weather... or Not... Continued on Page 3

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• Lightening can indeed strike • Groundhog Day was started by the twice in the same place and strike Germans who thought that if a hi- repeatedly. The most on record is bernating animal casts a shadow on 22 strikes in a multiple flash. Feb. 2, then there would be another six months of winter. Feb. 2 is the • One Mississippi, two Mississippi Christian holiday, Candlemas. Can- – if you count the number of secdlemas marks the middle of winter onds between the flash of lightening – halfway between the first day of and the sound of thunder and divide winter and the spring equinox. The that by two, you will get the number day was called Candlemas because of miles you are from the lightening it was the day that all of the candles strike. that were to be used in the church were brought in and blessed for the • Let’s not forget that lightening isn’t all bad. In 1752, it was Benyear. jamin Franklin who experienced a • Except for nine years of no records lightening strike while flying a kite since 1887, the groundhog has seen with a key attached to it that demhis shadow a total of 97 times and onstrated electricity. has not seen it a total of 15 times. • National Weatherman’s Day is • Las Vegas, Nev. is the least humid celebrated on February 5 each year in honor of John Jeffries, an Americity in the U.S. can scientist and physician who was • If you count the number of chirps the first to use balloons to measure a cricket makes in 15 seconds and winds and the atmosphere at differthen add 37, you will get a close ap- ent altitudes.

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“Prepare for the Boom” is a series of columns that will appear over the next several months. A compilation of the series will be made available toward the end of the series. To join Dr. Ross’s e-mailing list please go to www. MileHighMotivator.com and sign up. There is no charge. For feedback email: Dr.Ross@comcast.net.

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• The oldest man in the United States is George Francis, who was born on June 6, 1896, which means he was already nearly 50 years old when D-Day occurred. In an interesting coincidence, the United Kingdom’s oldest man, Henry Allingham, is also 112 years old -- and was born on the exact same day of the exact same year. • Do you suffer from metathesiophobia? That’s the scientific appellation given to the fear of change. • In 2007, one of the justices serving on the Virginia Supreme Court ordered a plaintiff to drop her pants in court. The purpose was to look at an injury on her leg that was relevant to the case at hand; however, the order was deemed inappropriate and the offending justice was removed from the bench. • Every single day, across the globe, there are more than 200 million Internet searches conducted on Google’s search engine. • If you are like the average American man, over the course of your lifetime you will spend a grand total of five years in the simple act of shaving. No word in the record at hand of how long women spend on the same chore, taking into account the fact that the real estate they cover in their shaving duties is, generally speaking, larger than that covered by men. • If you take into account all the sales in the world, there are approximately 50 Bibles sold every minute. ***

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and scan the photo archives. When I clicked the link on the Senior Corps site, I never imagined I’d find so much good information in one place, and I’m glad it’s there. Maybe you’ll find something interesting there, too. I understand now why many organizations don’t advertise in the newspaper for volunteers -- they can’t afford it.

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There are a couple of other things to consider, too. When thinking about your window coverings, think about how things look on the outside of your house say. You’ve just bought a gorgeous home. Do you want to see colors like orange, yellow, blue, green, purple, red, from the outside of the house? I know I don’t. I want my home to have what is called curb appeal. So I look for window coverings that are fairly neutral on the outside. If it’s a drapery, I want to make sure it’s lined. If it is a window covering that I want to have color on the room-side, I might look to a product called Duet because it’s always white on the outside no matter what color it is on the room side. You can add fun color to a room, but from the outside it’s still going to be neutral.

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For example, I love the plantation shutters; I love our country woods. My favorite is called Bella Royale. They’re beautiful finished wood blinds. Maybe you have some rooms that you would like a wood blind look, but maybe your budget doesn’t allow the best of the best. There are options with several different layers of wood blinds. One is called Everwoods that is one of my favorites when someone is on a budget because it’s not just plastic, as some of them are. It’s made with wood flour. It looks and feels like wood when you touch it. It’s also perfect for the kitchen because you can wipe it off with a damp rag, or in the bathroom where you’ve got the shower and you like to steam it up in that bathroom.

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See, you can take a short, narrow window and put a horizontal product on it, such as the Silhouette, a wood blind, a mini-blind, and make it look bigger. So I can create an illusion. Also consider with wood blinds that the wider the wood slat, the wider the view.

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Let’s say you have a two-story home. On the front you don’t want to put something like a vertical in that window up above because then that will detract from the look. The front of the house is the most important unless you’re on a corner or have a couple of sides. Make sure your window coverings are not only neutral, but that they are of the same horizontal orientation. That will give your home a more finished look and more curbside appeal.

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lease meet sweet Little Girl. Little Girl is about 10 weeks old and is a mix breed. We think she has some Black Lab in her. She is a shy girl but will come to greet you. She will need lots and lots of love and attention. She came to us from a place with many dogs and never had any one on one attention. She has been with us for a short while and is coming out of her shell, but slowly. She’s pretty lively with her litter mates! Little Girl is mostly black but has some white on her chest and some of her toes. We are not sure how large she will or will not get. With patience, love and attention Little Girl will make someone a very good best friend.

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When I’m staying in a rental home at the coast, where is the best place for my dog, “Riley,” to stay: the rental home or a kennel close by? -- Todd Y., Neotsu, Ore.

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DEAR TODD: If you’re bringing your dog on vacation with you (which is fantastic, by the way), he should stay with you if at all possible. A kennel tends to be a stressful place for dogs, even if you come to pick him up every day. If you’re vacationing in an unfamiliar place, you may not know how well the kennel is run, if the dogs that stay there are kept healthy and happy, and if illnesses like kennel cough are kept to a minimum.

Please visit our website at saintanimalrescue. org and as always thank you for caring. Through eye contact and body language, humans and dogs can understand each almost perfectly.

Riley will benefit from his owner being with him in an unfamiliar place, particularly at night. So, Riley should stay with you. If you’re bringing him on vacation, he should experience the vacation with

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Celebrate Library’s Book Release, Legends, Labors, And Loves On March 13

pecial Collections at Pikes Peak Library District invites you to an event marking the release of its newest book, Legends, Labors, and Loves: William Jackson Palmer, 1836-1909 on Fri., March 13. The event also commemorates the opening of the 1905 Carnegie Library on March 13, 1905, and the passing of Colorado Springs Founder William Jackson Palmer on March 13, 1909. The free program will be held from 1-2 p.m. at Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. Enjoy a performance by playwright Raymond Purl as William J. Palmer. Author Lynn A. Gilﬁllan-Morton will present “General Palmer’s Riding Accident and Last Years.” This “unauthorized biography” of a truly remarkable and modest man will open every reader’s eyes to a new view of William Jackson Palmer. Contributors in-

clude Katherine Scott Sturdevant, Joyce B. Lohse, Leah Davis Witherow, Mark L. Gardner, Barbara Gately, Chris Nicholl, Delores Gustafson, William A. Bell, E.M. “Mel” McFarland, Matt Mayberry, Donald McGilchrist, George L. Anderson, Lynn A. Gilﬁllan-Morton, Mary G. Slocum, Stephen Collins, Judith Rice-Jones, and Victor J. Stone. Books will be available for purchase, and light refreshments will be served. For more information call 531-6333, x2253.

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oin the Palmer Lake Historical Society on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 7:00 pm at the Palmer Lake Town Hall for an informative and fun evening. Mr. David Carroll, Director of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, will discuss the history and future plans of the museum, and provide facts about the colorful history of mining. Free refreshments will be provided. For more information, view our website at www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us.

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you. A caveat, however: always get clearance from the rental home’s owner before bringing a pet. Vacation-rental agreements often stipulate that no pets are allowed in the house. This happens, sadly, because not all pet owners control their pets, and damage can be done to the rental property. Many rentals that allow pets will charge an extra fee, sometimes per pet, to cover any potential damages. The fee is usually nonrefundable -- but in my experience it’s much cheaper than the cost of keeping your pet in a reputable kennel. If the vacation rental you’re considering does not allow pets, look for another house in the area. Several sites on the Internet list pet-friendly rentals, including Oregon.com (http://www.oregon.com/ lodging/pet_friendly.cfm); HomeAway. com (http://www.homeaway.com/index. cfm/tgt/oregon-pet-friendly-vacationrentals); and DogFriendly.com (http:// www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/ guides/us/usstateOR.shtml).

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Most spinal problems come in pairs. Usually there’s an area of the spine that is stuck, fixated and not moving adequately. And this is often accompanied by one or more areas somewhere else in the spine that compensate by moving too much. Sometimes these areas are immediately adjacent to stuck areas and sometimes they can be at the oppoThe information in this article is site end of the spine! provided solely for educational purWe call these compensation reac- poses and not as medical advice. Please consult a medical or health tions. professional if you have questions Your body is constantly dealing with about your health. No liability is the force of gravity. Like a tightrope accepted should you decide to selfwalker trying to maintain his bal- treat or self-prescribe. ance, when one area of your spine malfunctions, an equal and opposite reaction can appear elsewhere. This

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could be the problem with taking out a 401(k) loan? Since you asked, here are a few of them: You’ll likely reduce your retirement savings. Your 401(k) plan is designed to help you build funds for one purpose: retirement. To encourage you to take advantage of your 401(k), the government defers taxes on your earnings and allows you to make contributions with pretax dollars. But when you take out a loan from your 401(k), you are removing resources earmarked for your retirement. And even though you’ll repay the loan, you can never get that time back when your money could have potentially grown. You’ll be taxed twice on the loan amount. As mentioned, you typically contribute pre-tax dollars to your 401(k). But when you repay the loan, you’re doing so with aftertax dollars. When you withdraw the money at retirement, it will be taxed again. You’ll have to quickly repay the loan if you leave your job. If you leave your job, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, you’ll generally be required to repay the loan in full within 60 days. If you don’t repay it by then, the outstanding balance will be taxable — and if you’re under 59-1/2, you’ll also have to pay a 10 percent penalty tax. To avoid putting yourself in the position of having to someday borrow from your 401(k), try to build an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses. Keep the money in a liquid account so that you can tap into it quickly. It can be tempting to borrow from your 401(k) today — but if you can resist this temptation, you’ll almost certainly be glad tomorrow. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information, contact:

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MEET LOCAL AUTHORS AND NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR BEVERLY LEWIS AT PPLD’S 3RD ANNUAL MOUNTAIN OF AUTHORS Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 5, 2009) – Pikes Peak Library District’s 3rd annual Mountain of Authors event showcasing local authors will feature New York Times best-selling author Beverly Lewis as the keynote speaker on March 28. Lewis is the best-selling author of more than 80 books for adults and children, including the popular trilogy The Heritage of Lancaster County. Known for her stirring Amish sagas, Lewis has captured the curiosity of readers everywhere with her insight into the world of the Plain people. Her novel, The Parting was on the New York Times bestseller list for nine weeks. At two panel discussions, book lovers and writers of all experience levels will find tips and inspiration from a wide range of speakers, including a local illustrator, a photographer, published writers, publishers, and editors. Local authors will be available for one-on-one discussion and book signings during the author spotlight and showcase. The free program will be held on March 28 from 1-8 p.m. at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. No registration is required. For more information about the event, call Krista Federico at 531-6333, x1315. Photos are available upon request; email doller@ppld.org.

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rado Springs, where they enjoy hik- Pomeranian-Maltese puppy, Prancing, biking, and playing with their er, who sits on her lap while she’s three grandchildren. They are also writing. avid musicians and fiction “book worms.”

Pikes Peak Library District was founded in 1903. It serves a population of 530,000 with two main libraries, 10 branches and mobile library service. PPLD has 425 emLewis is writing her new series, Seaployees and a collection of 1.3 milsons of Grace, set in Bird-in-Hand, Doris Baker is publisher at Filter lion items. PPLD was ranked 9th Pa. Book One: The Secret is due out Press. She has owned the company in the nation among libraries of its since 1996 and brought scores of size by HAPLR (Hennen’s AmeriApril 2009. books to print and to the attention can Public Library Ratings). of the public. Filter Press publishes middle grade and YA historical ficTEENS INVITED TO MEET tion and biographies of the heroes of the West. Filter Press books have INTERNATIONAL LEADERS IN “MORNING MISSIONS” won numerous awards including Todd Caudle has been photograph- the WILLA Award from Women AT THE LIBRARY ing the natural world since 1979. Writing the West and the Colorado His work has appeared in a variety Book Award. She is the immediate ree program is presented by of national publications, includ- past president of the Colorado IndePPLD and Colorado Springs ing Backpacker, Rolling Stone, pendent Publishers Association. World Affairs Council View Camera, Shutterbug, 5280, the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain Lisa Gilman is Communications Pikes Peak Library District and the News, Colorado Springs Gazette Manager for the Small Publish- Colorado Springs World Affairs and the Pueblo Chieftain. Through ers Association of North America Council invite teens to attend a free Skyline Press, the publishing com- (SPAN), an international trade as- presentation at the library tomorrow pany he founded in 1992, he is also sociation (www.spannet.org). She about Middle Eastern politics. the photographer of six books and also is Communications Manager The event is the third Morning Misdozens of calendars featuring his for About Books, Inc., which of- sions with the World Affairs Counhome state of Colorado, including fers professional book consulting cil, featuring world class presentthe Colorado Book Award-winning and production services to authors ers on topical global issues. It will coffee table book, 14,000 Feet – A and small publishers (www.about- begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the East Celebration of Colorado’s Highest books.com). Using her 10 years of Teen Center, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Mountains (Skyline Press, 2005). marketing experience, Lisa assists The programs will also be simulcast Todd lives in Pueblo with his wife, authors and small publishers in cre- on PPLD.TV, the Library Channel, Barb, and their two dogs, Sierra and atively promoting their books and and instant messaging with a teen Rascal. improving their businesses. Her librarian and the speaker will be marketing efforts for small publish- available. Michael Hague is one of America’s ers have resulted in their books garforemost illustrators. He is perhaps nering reviews in national publica- The presenter is Efraim Inbar, the best known for his series of chil- tions including Library Journal and Director of Begin-Sadat (BESA) dren’s classics, which includes such ForeWord magazine as well as by Center for Strategic Studies at Barfavorites as The Wind in the Wil- Midwest Book Review and Reader Ilan University in Israel, and a Professor of Political Studies. His area lows, The Velveteen Rabbit, Moth- Views. of specialization is Middle Eastern er Goose, The Secret Garden, and Peter Pan. He has also collaborated Lisa has been writing and editing strategic issues with a special interwith his wife, Kathleen Hague, on for newspapers, magazines and est in the politics and strategy of Isseveral best-selling books includ- newsletters for more than 10 years. raeli national security. He will talk ing Alphabears, An ABC Book and She has published more than 200 about current and historic struggles Numbears, A Counting Book. In articles and has a screenplay and a over Gaza, and life in the afﬂicted region. addition to his work as an illustra- fiction novel in the works. tor, Michael Hague has done greetHe has written over 60 articles in ing cards, posters, and some adver- Michael “Mick” Silva is a writer professional journals. His books tising work. and editor for WaterBrook Mult- include: Outcast Countries in the

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1 - 2 p.m. Panel 1 - Publishers 2 - 2:30 p.m. Break 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Panel 2 - Words & Pictures 3:30 - 4 p.m. Break 4 - 5 p.m. Author Showcase Spotlight 5 - 6 p.m. Author Showcase (Book Signings) 6 - 7 p.m. Keynote Speaker – Beverly Lewis 7 - 8 p.m. Beverly Lewis Book Sign- Maria Faulconer, a San Francisco native, loves foggy days and cable ing, Reception cars. She’s published in newspapers, magazines, journals, and anthologies for children and adults. Her children’s book, Arianna and the Strawberry Tea, was selected as a self-talker for Barnes and Noble A member of the National League and promoted on the Live! With Reof American Pen Women, as well as gis Show. She currently writes for a Distinguished Alumnus of Evan- Colorado Springs Style Magazine, gel University, Lewis has written and her next children’s book, A over 80 books for children, youth, Mom for Umande, will be released and adults, many of them award- by Dutton Children’s Books in May winning. She and her husband, 2011. Her biggest inspiration is her David, make their home in Colo-

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nomah Publishing Group with more than 10 years’ experience in shaping, acquiring, and developing books for the spiritual/religious market. A contributor to several national publications including Relief Journal and The New Writer’s Handbook (Scarletta Press, 2007), and independent editor for Windblown Media, publishers of The Shack, he maintains a blog on writing for the spiritual market (www. yourwritersgroup.com), and lives with his wife and two daughters in Colorado Springs.

World Community (1985), Rabin and Israel’s National Security (1999), The Israeli-Turkish Entente (2001), and Israel’s National Security: Issues and Challenges since the Yom Kippur War. He has also edited eleven collections of articles. These presentations are offered free to young people. They begin at 8 a.m. and include breakfast and a chance to interact with superb speakers brought to the area by the World Affairs Council. The next presentation will be held in May 2009.

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MODERN-DAY THIEVES TARGET YOUR COMPUTER Scammers are becoming more creative, but one of their biggest theft tools is still the computer. If you don’t know the differences between a virus, Trojan horse, worm and rootkit, then your computer, your personal information and your money could be at risk. Beef up your computer’s security and set it to automatically update every day. That’s how often new viruses come out. Even one virus program might not be enough. Consider also installing spyware or malware programs. Keep your computer’s operating system current by getting the updates. Make sure anyone in your house who uses your computer (the kids really should have their own) can recognize suspicious activity and know not to give out personal information. For young children, set their e-mail to not accept attachments and keep an eye on what they do online.

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Minimize the number of occasions you check your accounts from your home computer, or call the bank’s automated teller instead. Don’t sign up for any e-mail correspondence from your bank or credit-card companies. That way if you get e-mail from one of them, you’ll automatically know it’s a scam. Take a close look through your computer’s hard drive (especially if you’ve had it for a few years) to make sure you haven’t stored any passwords or account numbers.

If you have a friend who loves to pass along jokes or funny links in e-mail, ask him or her to stop. You’ve no doubt already heard them, and passing along a not-so-funny bug is entirely possible. Worse is if the friend likes to paste whole Web pages into your email. Your computer can be at risk of any malicious code on that page. Best bet: Use an older computer that’s no longer hooked up to the Internet for your checking software and to store your personal information. David Ufﬁngton regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

SOCIAL SECURITY STATEMENT HELPS AMERICANS SAVE By Rose Fortune Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Colorado Springs

DIVORCED? YOU’RE NOT SEPARATED FROM SOCIAL SECURITY By Rose Fortune Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Colorado Springs

f you are divorced, there are several things you should know about Social Security.

A divorced spouse may be eligible for benefits on more than one work record — such as one’s own record and an ex-spouse’s record. This applies to both divorced men and women. If you have never asked Social Security about receiving benefits based on your ex-spouse’s work, you should consider it.

For years, Social Security has been encouraging Americans to plan and save for their retirement through the Social Security Statement. Social Security began mailing Statements to people who requested them in August 1988. About ten years ago — in October 1999 — Social Security began mailing annual, individualized Statements to all workers 25 and older and not receiving Social Security benefits based on their own earnings. In 2008, more than 148 million people received a Social Security Statement by mail.

Some divorced people may get a higher benefit based on their ex’s work.

ore than 100 national groups and hundreds of local organizations are participating in America Saves Week, which takes place from February 22 to March 1, 2009. Social Security is proud to be one of them.

You probably get one yourself, every year about two to three months before your birthday. But do you take the time to review it? You should. Here’s what it will give you: • An estimate of the monthly retirement benefit you could receive at age 62, full retirement age and age 70; • An estimate of the monthly benefit you could be entitled to if you become disabled; • An estimate of the monthly benefit your family could receive if you die. That’s valuable information when it comes to planning your financial future. The Statement also gives you the opportunity to review your earnings to make sure they’ve been reported correctly to the IRS. But you don’t have to rely on the Statement alone to make your future retirement plans. Social Security’s Retirement Estimator is an online tool that allows you to try out different retirement scenarios. Just plug in some quick information and you’ll get estimates of your future benefits based on your personal earnings record. Try it out at www. socialsecurity.gov/estimator. To learn more about Your Social Security Statement, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement.

To join us in celebrating America Saves Week, visit the America Saves website at www.americasaves.org.

If your ex-spouse is living, you can receive benefits based on his or her work if — • Your marriage lasted 10 years or longer; • You are unmarried; • You are age 62 or older; • The beneﬁt you are entitled to receive based on your own work is less than the benefits you would receive on your ex’s work; and • Your ex is entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits. If your ex-spouse is deceased, you can receive benefits — • At age 60, or age 50 if you are disabled, if your marriage lasted at least 10 years, and you are not entitled to a higher benefit on your own record; or • At any age if you are caring for your ex-spouse’s child who also is your natural or legally adopted child and younger than 16 or disabled and entitled to benefits. Your benefits will continue until the child reaches age 16 or is no longer disabled. In this case, you can receive this benefit even though you were not married to your ex-spouse for 10 years. When you apply, you will need to give your ex’s Social Security number. If you do not know his or her number, you will need to provide your ex’s date and place of birth, and parents’ names. When you apply for benefits, Social Security will be happy to figure out if you are due a higher amount based on your ex-spouse’s record. Once again, these same rules apply for both ex-husbands and ex-wives. For more information, visit our website at www. socialsecurity.gov. You may want to take a look at our online Retirement Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/ retire2.

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Limon, Karval, Genoa and surrounding areas (incumbent Joe Martin) Calhan, Peyton, a portion of Black Forest and surrounding areas (incumbent Milt Mathis) Falcon, Cimmaron Hills, a portion of Black Forest and surrounding areas (incumbent Barry Springer)

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If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a candidate, please contact a member of the nominating committee. A candidate must be an MVEA member and reside in the district where there is a vacancy. Before applying, please contact either MVEA ofce at 719-775-2861 or 719-4952283 to verify your district. Candidate information must be turned into the committee by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009. A member may also petition for nomination. Petitions are available at either MVEA ofce or online at www.mvea.coop. Petitions must be signed by 15 members of MVEA residing in the district where there is a vacancy. It must be returned to either MVEA ofce by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2009. An application must also be completed for either the verbal nomination or petition. The application can also be found on MVEA’s web site or you may pick one up at either ofce. If you have questions, please contact a member of the nominating committee.

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Hello Earth! A Puppet Show with Patti Smithsonian Little Red Riding Hood learns from the Wolf about recycling paper instead of chopping down forests. The Three Little Pigs learn about wasting disposable goods and their impact on the environment. The Ant and the Grasshopper remind us to enjoy life. This engaging ‘fairytale with a twist’ puppet show introduces ideas around the important topic of environmental stewardship. Mon., March 23 at 10:30 a.m. – Monument Branch Tues., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Fountain Branch Wed., March 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East Library Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch Thurs., March 26 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Penrose Library Fri., March 23 at 10:30 a.m. – Rockrimmon Branch Sat. March 28 at 10:30 a.m.– Ute Pass Branch

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Rhythm Fun and More With Helen Trencher, “The Percussion Lady” Spark your imagination and ignite your creativity! Participants will experience a magical time filled with song, story, and rhythm. This interactive program is great for the entire family – ages 2 through 92! Come ready to let your imagination run wild through the joy of rhythmic expression. Tues., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Monument Branch Tues., March 24 at 2 p.m. – Rockrimmon Branch Wed., March 25 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – Penrose Library Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Cheyenne Mountain Branch Thurs., March 26 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East Library Thurs., March 26 at 2 p.m. – Briargate Branch

Alphabet Songs! A children’s concert with Steve Weeks Join in this fun, interactive show filled with music, stories and humor for the whole family! Learning your letters has never been so much fun! Steve is a USA Songwriting Competition winner, and included Parents’ Choice and Nappa Honors Winner. Tues., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley Branch (sound)

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A Patchwork Quilt of Rhythm, Rhyme, Story and Song Bonnie Phipps tickles your imagination with a diverse repertoire of participatory songs and stories using her unusual instruments to heighten the action in her tales. Bonnie is a Parent’s Choice Awards winner, a published author, recording artist, a national Autoharp Champion, a contemporary folk singer, a spoons, paper bag, limber-jack, and jaw harp player, a storyteller, a former kindergarten teacher, and an undeniable hit with children! She is fun, funny, fabulous! Tues., March 24 at 10 and 11 a.m. – Briargate Branch Wed., March 25 at 10:20 a.m. – Palmer Lake Branch Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Rockrimmon Branch Thurs., March 26 at 10:30 a.m. – Old Colorado City Branch Thurs., March 26 at 2 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch

Origami with a Twist! Join storyteller Denise Gard, as she tells stories using the ancient art of Origami. Learn the techniques and create a Samurai Helmet. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Registration required. Mon., March 23 at 2 p.m. – Fountain Branch Wed., March 25 at 10:30 a.m. – Old Colorado City Branch Wed., March 25 at 2 p.m. – Monument Branch Thurs., March 26 at 2 p.m. – Rockrimmon Branch Fri., March 27 at 10:30 a.m. – Penrose Library Fri., March 27 at 2 p.m. – East Library

Funky Fairytales 19 presents “Snoring Beauties and Other Strange Stuff” Now in their 19th year of performing, Pikes Peak Library District’s favorite acting troupe presents Bruce Hale’s “Snoring Beauty” and other frankly funny tales to tickle your fancy! Recommended for ages 4 and older. Tues., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Rockrimmon Branch Tues., March 24 at 2 p.m. – Penrose Library Fri., March 27 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. – East Library Fri., March 27 at 2 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch Fri., March 27 at 4 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch

Dream City Just imagine a city far, far into the future. Design your vision of what that city would look like in this creative hands-on workshop. Register at your library. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Mon., March 23 at 2 p.m. – Cheyenne Branch Mon., March 23 at 2 :30 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch Thurs., March 26 at 10:30 a.m. – Ruth Holley Branch Thurs., March 26 at 2 p.m. – East Library Thurs., March 26 at 2 p.m. – Fountain Branch Fri., March 27 at 2 p.m. – Briargate Branch

Get Creative @ Your Library Kids can fill summer with a burst of creativity and reading fun in the Pikes Peak Library Summer Reading program. It’s free, easy and builds reading success! June 1 to July 31 at all Pikes Peak Library District locations.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Bay of Fundy? 2. SCIENCE: How much faster does sound travel in water than in air? 3. MATH: What is the origin of the word “zero”? 4. ENTERTAINERS: Which famous comedian once trained as a boxer? 5. ANATOMY: What part of the human anatomy contains a region called the macula? 6. LANGUAGE: What is a “beau geste”? 7. MEASUREMENTS: What does a gill measure? 8. INVENTIONS: What was the yo-yo’s use for hundreds of years before it became a toy? 9. AD SLOGANS: Which company urged customers to “run for the border”? 10. TELEVISION: Which television sitcom was set in the Stratford Inn?

1. Who was the first player to hit three home runs on Opening Day? 2. Name the last skipper before Bobby Cox and Joe Torre to win 1,000-plus games with one franchise. 3. In 2008, Purdue’s Curtis Painter became the fourth Big Ten quarterback to surpass 10,000 passing yards for a career. Name two of the other three. 4. Who had more NBA scoring titles -- George Gervin or Bob McAdoo? 5. Who has tallied the most goals in NHL history among Russianborn players? 6. When was the last time before 2008 (Maryland vs. North Carolina) that two ACC teams met in the College Cup finals for men’s soccer? 7. Thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen set a North American single-year record in 2008 for most races won. How many did he win?

1. How many minutes long was Iron Butterfly’s 1968 “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” and what was the original title? 2. It was rumored that Michael Jackson wrote the 1972 hit song “Ben” for his pet rat. Is this true? 3. Who sang “When a Man Loves a Woman” long before Michael Bolton made it a hit in 1991? 4. How old is the lead vocalist of the Rolling Stones? 5. What was Ike and Tina Turner’s first hit? 6. Otis Redding never heard his hit “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” played on the radio. Why? (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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“Changeling” -- Angelina Jolie gives an award-winning performance as Christine Collins, a single mother living in 1920s Los Angeles who challenges a corrupt police department and is brutalized as a result. Based on an actual case, the story re-

volves around the disappearance of Collins’ 9-year-old son. She files a report with the LAPD and for five months nothing is done. After some public pressure is put on the department, the LAPD picks up a kid found in Indiana and tries to pass the child off as Christine’s son -- despite the fact that the boy’s dental records don’t match, he’s shorter, uncircumcised and all of the kid’s teachers say “It’s not the boy.” Collins confronts the LAPD, who respond by saying that she has become mentally unstable due to the abduction of her child and should be placed in a mental institution. So, they throw her in the looney bin, where she undergoes some pretty horrible treatment. Although this isn’t Clint Eastwood’s best directorial effort (“Unforgiven” still holds that spot in my book), “Changeling” is a

compelling and heart-wrenching motion picture. ALSO

“Religulous” -- Comedian Bill Maher stars in this documentary about his journey around the world, where he confronts and questions leaders and followers of the major religions about the tenets of their faith. Telling people their religion is a joke and that their god doesn’t exist is a touchy and awkward subject for a film. Maher’s smugness doesn’t really help the situation, which made the film for me, at times, unwatchable. That said, I know a lot of people who have seen the film and say they enjoyed it quite a lot, so I’ll leave it up to you.

I have not seen this movie. I will never see this movie. That’s because I am neither a 10-year-old girl nor gay. But, I know it’s going to sell a bajillion copies, and all you parents out there will have to go out and buy it for your kids, so I’m letting you know that it’ll be out on Feb. 17. There. I’ve done my part. You have my sympathies. TV SERIES

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia 2. Four times faster 3. Arabic, from the word “sifr,” which means empty 4. Bob Hope 5. The eye 6. A magnanimous gesture 7. Liquid, usually one-half cup or one-quarter of a pint 8. A weapon. Pedro Flores, a Philippine immigrant, invented the yo-yo toy in the 1920s. 9. Taco Bell 10. “Newhart”

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Toronto’s George Bell in 1988. 2. Tom Lasorda won 1,599 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers between 1976 and 1996. 3. Drew Brees (Purdue), Brett Basanez (Northwestern) and Chuck Long (Iowa). 4. Gervin won four, and McAdoo three. 5. Sergei Fedorov, who surpassed Alexander Mogilny’s 473 goals in 2008. 6. The 2008 matchup was the ﬁrst time it happened. 7. Asmussen won 623 races.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The song played live was 17 minutes. The original title, which was written down wrong, was “In the Garden of Eden.” 2. No. Jackson didn’t even write the song. It was written by Don Black and Walter Scharf for a movie about a rat named Ben. 3. The song went to the top of the R&B and pop charts in 1966 when it was covered by Percy Sledge. 4. Mick Jagger is 65 years old. He was knighted in 2003, making him Sir Michael Philip Jagger. 5. They hit the No. 3 spot on the R&B charts in 1960 with “Fool in Love.” 6. The song was recorded in late November 1967 and was released in January 1968. Redding died in a plane crash that December.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, and not just an opinion, it’s best not to step into a family dispute involving a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2009 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And while you’d love to deal with it immediately, it’s best to get more information to support your case. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a baffling situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t be discouraged or deterred by a colleague’s negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be helpful when you finally get around to finalizing your plan. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Ignore that sudden attack of “modesty,” and step up to claim the credit you’ve so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of people are proud of you and want to share in your achievement. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A financial “deal” that seems to be just right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than substance. Get an expert’s advice to help you check it out. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool or even rude attitude from someone close to you. Asking for an explanation could reveal a misunderstanding you were completely unaware of.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An awkward situation presents the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. But a courteous and considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calmer, less-tense atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week’s end. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your approach to helping with a friend or family member’s problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method and how and why it (usually!) works. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving your answer. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment. Better to make your choices based on what you know now rather than on what you might learn later. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of seeing the best in people and helping them live up to their potential. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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CDPE, ABR, GRI, QSC, CLHMS

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