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Washington is No. 1, and Alabama is trailing the pack at No. 50. Boulder is platinum among the LAB’s Colorado community listings. Fort Collins gets the gold and Colorado Springs came in with silver. Other Colorado communities on the list: Denver – bronze; Durango – silver; Lakewood – bronze; Arvada – bronze; Steamboat Springs – silver.

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FEATURE ARTICLES Strange But True... 5 Senior News Line... 5 Moments In Time... 8

HEALTH AND WELLNESS PAGES 9-11 Why Has Mixed Martial Arts Become Such A Big Thing in Recent Years?... 9 The Doctor Is In... 10 Diet Center Health Bulletin... 11

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PETS 12 SAINT Adoptions Paws Corner

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PUZZLES, TRIVIA, ENTERTAINMENT 18-19 Trivia Test • Sports Quiz • Flash Back Super Crossword • Weekly Sudoku Couch Theater DVD Previews Huey’s Page (Comics) Salome’s Stars (Weekly Horoscope)

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SPEAKING OF PROMOTION MAY IS

NATIONAL BIKE MONTH

Bike to Work Week took place May 11 to May 15, with the 15th designated as Bike to Work Day. If you missed the ride last week; there’s still opportune time to get in gear, dust off the grid and “go til ya’ blow” on one of Colorado’s bike-friendly trails. Roadie slang aside, bicycling is a great way to get in shape, stay in shape and reach peak shape.

Whether you’re noodling (riding easy) or cavemanning (riding hard), you’re burning calories and building strength. Depending on body weight, bicyclists burn between 400 and 500 calories in one hour. Riding at a moderate speed burns about 235 calories per half hour.

The majority of Americans ride for recreation and health purposes.

Only a small percent – about 5 percent (2003 poll) – commute to work via their bikes. Although bicycling is today a favorite pastime, the bicycle came about as a tool for transportation.

A BIT OF BICYCLE HISTORY According to About.com (online subsidiary of the New York Times), Leonardo DaVinci sketched a “facsimile of the modern bicycle” in 1490, but it never went anywhere.

Centuries later, a Frenchman crafted what he called a “celerifere,” which had two in-line wheels connected by a beam. The rider straddled the beam and pushed the celerifere with his feet.

Dunlop tires, wire-spoked wheels, a chain drive, gears and cable controls. Over the next 20 years, the Brits evolved their engineering to come up with the present-day bicycle form.

TAKING THE BICYCLE TO HIGHER PLACES – THE MARATHON

Bicycle marathons are held coast to coast. From May 7 to May 10, Fort Collins hosted almost 500 student athletes from more than 60 universities for the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships.

Eighteen national titles and three individual titles in three cycling categories were at stake.

Mountain biking has its own marathons. For those who like to charge The “cavemen (and women)” of bi- through the hills, Colorado has its cycling have brought the sport way share of mountain bike marathons beyond simple recreation or trans- from Fruita, Colo., to Vail. portation. Bicycling is one leg of a triathlon but it’s also a race in and BICYCLING AND of itself. Inarguably, the most well BEER, ANYONE? known of all bicycle marathons is the Tour de France. The ride across France is made up of 21 stages and Existing with Colorado’s bicyclecovers 3,500 kilometers or 2,235 friendly communities are its bicycleIn 1839, the Scottish came up with miles. The ride begins July 4 and friendly businesses. The League of a treadle and rod for the rear-drive. ends July 29, with only two rest American Bicyclists came out with In 1845, R.W. Thompson patented a days for the riders. In the U.S., the its 2009 Bicycle Friendly Business pneumatic tube to replace the metal biggest hammerhead (the bicyclist list in March. For the first time ever, wheels. who refuses to ride easy) is Lance two companies received a platinum Armstrong, seven-time winner of award: the Bike Gallery of Portland, Later, two French brothers – Ernest the Tour de France. Armstrong is a Ore., and the New Belgium Brewing and Pierre Michaux – added cranks cancer survivor as well and runs a Co. in Fort Collins. There’s nothing and pedals, and called their new foundation promoting cancer aware- like a cold beer when you’re knack“wheels” the velocipede. ness and healthy lifestyles. A bit of ered (tired) after a “hammerfest” (a Lance trivia: He was born Sept. 18, British engineers picked up the National Bike Month...

1971, as Lance Edward Gunderson. design and added ball bearings, Continued on Page 3 A German added steering to the “scooter” in 1817, which prompted various versions of the bicycle during the early 1800s in France and England. The “bicycle” replaced the horse in popularity but the roads at the time were not conducive to riding wheeled transport. Only a horse could get through those deep ruts of the roads.

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hard ride, of course). Considering that the New Belgium Brewing Co. was founded during a bike ride through Belgium, the platinum award seems to be a no-brainer. In a press release from the LAB, Bryan Simpson, spokesman for the Fort Collins brew company, said, “Bicycling is part of our DNA.” Other bicycle friendly businesses in Colorado: electronics manufacturer CatEye North American, Boulder – gold; retailer ProCycling, Colorado Springs – honorable mention. The winners provide bicycle friendly amenities like bike parking, shower facilities, incentives to commute on bikes, company bike rides and bike clubs and Bike to Work Week promotions. The benefit to the businesses: productive and healthy employees and reduced health care costs.

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n Friday, May 29, PINZ Bowling Center in Palmer Lake will kick off its 2009 fundraising efforts on behalf of The Children’s Hospital Foundation in Denver with a Bowl-a-Thon. This is a fun family event for all ages – especially the kids. In addition to a special price for bowling and shoe rental there will be a 50/50 raffle, as well as lots of fun door prizes.

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bicycle as their No. 1 mode of transportation. Think of the gas savings!

Lance Armstrong summed it up when he said, “This is not Disneyland, or Hollywood. I’ll give you an example: I’ve read that I flew up the hills and mountains of France. But you don’t fly up a hill. You struggle slowly and painfully up a hill, and maybe, if you work very hard, you get to the top ahead of everybody else.”

Not unlike life. Gear up and ride!

BICYCLES AND HELMETS...OR LET’S BE SAFE OUT THERE What’s not to appreciate when someone says, “When I was a kid, we didn’t have bicycle helmets; we took our cuts and scrapes as just part of the play.” Except that today, there are more cars, more people riding and many more hammerheads or Xtreme sports enthusiasts. The brain bucket – bicycle lingo for the helmet – is touted by many groups such as the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute and the National Highway Traffic Administration. They offer plenty of statistics to promote their pro-helmet stance.

From the BHSI

• Close to 700 bicyclists died on U.S. roads in 2007 and more than 90 percent collided with motor vehicles. Two-thirds of the deaths were caused by traumatic brain injury.

• The “typical” bicyclist killed on the roads is a sober male over age 16 who is not wearing a helmet.

He’s riding on a major road between intersections in an urban area on a summer evening when he’s hit by a car.

• About 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year. Of those, about 67,000 have head injuries and 27,000 are hospitalized.

• Bicycle crashes and injuries are under-reported, since the majority is not serious enough for emergency room visits; 43,000 cyclists were reported injured in traffic crashes in 2007.

• One in eight of the cyclists with reported injuries had a brain injury.

• A high percentage of cyclists’ brain injuries can be prevented by a helmet, estimated at anywhere from 45 to 88 percent.

• Direct costs of cyclists’ injuries related to not using a helmet are estimated at $81 million each year, rising with health care costs.

• Indirect costs of cyclists’ injuries because of no helmet are estimated at $2.3 billion each year.

• There are 73 to 85 million bicycle riders in the U.S.

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Those wishing to support this very worthy cause can come in any time between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm and purchase 2 games of bowling and shoe rental for $5.00 per person.

PINZ will donate 50% of all bowling sold during the Bowl-a-Thon to The Children’s Hospital. There will be food and beverage specials just for that evening from which a portion of sales will be donated as well.

The Bowl-a-Thon is just the beginning of several activities PINZ plans to host throughout the rest of the year in order to reach their 2009 goal of $5,000. A portion of the proceeds from PINZ’s 2nd Annual Car Show, to be held on August 1, will also be donated.

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PINZ conducts frequent 50/50 raffles during certain league bowling nights and during other special events, such as the annual Halloween and New Year’s Eve parties. Further, PINZ donates 25¢ for each “Blast Bomb” drink sold in the Lounge all year.

PINZ owners Gloria McCartan and Al Palmonari decided on The Children’s Hospital Foundation to benefit from these charitable activities because the daughter of PINZ Bar Manager Mindy LaFontaine had received successful treatment of a potentially fatal brain tumor two years ago.

From October 2008 to February 2009, PINZ raised $2,425.75 for the Foundation through similar activities and a check was presented to the Foundation during Alice 105.9’s annual radiothon by Mindy’s daughter Sarah.

We encourage everyone in the community to come out and have some great family fun and show their support for the fantastic work being done for sick children in Colorado by The Children’s Hospital.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Samantha Weaver

• It was American comedian, actor, and writer George Burns who made the following sage observation: “The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible.”

• If you’re like the average American, you watch a whopping 4 hours and 44 minutes of television every day.

• In all likelihood, you’ve never run across a moirologist - in fact, they probably don’t even exist in the United States today. However, professional mourners - which is what moirologists are - have a long history, dating back to ancient Greece. Even as recently as the early 1900s, there was a report of a moirologists’ strike in Paris.

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• Another reason to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of that iconic Irish export, Guinness: Studies show that the stout beer contains antioxidant compounds that benefit the heart by slowing down the accumulation of bad cholesterol on the walls of arteries.

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• According to a recent news story on the website of the British Broadcasting Corporation, eight police officers in Scotland claim their religion to be Jedi as in the Jedi Knights of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” films. And it seems they’re not the only ones: According to the 2001 census, there are 14,000 adherents of Jedi in Scotland, and another 390,000 in England and Wales. There’s even a UK Church of the Jedi, founded by brothers Barney and Daniel Jones, which offers light saber training and teaches about The Force.

Thought for the Day:

• If you’re right-handed, studies show that you tend to wash your left hand more thoroughly than your right hand.

Reverse that if you’re a leftie.

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SENIOR NEWS LINE

by Matilda Charles

MAKE GARDENING FUN AGAIN!

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ave you dusted off your gardening gloves yet? I hadn’t planned on having a garden this year. The catalogs that arrived over the winter were beautiful ... and enticing. But I thought I’d skip all the bending and stooping that comes with having a vegetable and flower garden ... until I saw the seedlings at the hardware store. I was hooked all over again.

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Bouquets of flowers grown on a patio can be dropped off at the hospital for patients who need a day brightener.

If vision is a problem, grow vegetables that aren’t green so they can be more easily seen in the leaves.

If there is no way you can grow vegetables or flowers where you live, look around your town. Many communities offer gardening space for seniors, complete with raised beds or vertical trellises that make the work so much easier. Ask at the senior center, too.

This time, however, I managed to keep my purchases and the size of the garden a bit more manageable.

Have you thought that this might be the year you don’t have something growing? There are ways you can experience the satisfaction without so much of the work.

Consider growing flowers or herbs in pots right outside your door. Pick the sunny side of the house and remember to keep them well-watered.

My garden is of a more modest size this year, but I’m already discovering that it’s the care and feeding of growing things that brings the satisfaction, not how many baskets of green beans I’ll can this summer.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her 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.

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o you have old video games crammed in the back of your closet that the chain stores won’t touch? How about old game systems that haven’t seen the light of day for years and are just collecting dust? Great news! Game City is now open! Bring down those old games and systems, and you can trade them towards something you would actually play or we can even pay you cash.

Gamers rejoice, finally a video game store has arrived in Monument.

We recently opened a storefront to save the Tri-Lake’s area residents the hassle of driving so far out of the way for their video game needs. We buy, sell, and trade video games, video game systems, accessories, strategy guides, and also DVD’s. Our inventory is constantly growing and changing, we get new items in everyday!

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Brulé & AIRO combine traditional Native American Dance with contemporary Native American music and results in a high energy visual and auditory experience that leaves audiences breathless and yelling for more. This unique combination has been sweeping the nation and the show has been compared to a Native American version of “Cirque du Soleil”. Bruce R. Miller, Journal Sioux City Staff Writer stated “It was just as good as the NY based productions and at times twice as moving” and “the show in fact, was so powerful it should have a national

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Do the kids drive you bonkers on those long road trips or flights? We have the solution! We have numerous handheld video game systems including

he Palmer Lake Historical Society is partnering with the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce to bring a one time musical and cultural event to northern El Paso County. This event features a stage performance by the award winning Native American musical group Brulé and the American Indian Rock Opera (AIRO).

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Brule’s concert at Mt. Rushmore was attended by over 11,000 fans and was aired as a PBS special in 2008. Brule’ has sold over a million CDs worldwide and has continually sold out the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs for their annual Holiday tour. This performance will be one of the few stage performances by Brule & AIRO in Colorado.

For more about Brule’ & AIRO visit the Palmer Lake Historical Society website at www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/plhs.

Tickets for this one-time event can be purchased at www.trilakeschamber.com or at these local Monument merchants: The Wine Seller and Covered Treasures Bookstore.

For more information call 719-481-3282 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/plhs/ WHEN & WHERE: Friday, May 22, 2009, at 7:30 pm Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Monument Hill Road, Monument, CO 80132 Doors will open at 6:30 pm.

Light Refreshments available.

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DOTSERO will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Friday, July 3, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 PM for a 7:30 PM show.

Tickets are $12 TLCA members and $15 non-members and are available at The Wine Seller (719-481-3019), Covered Treasures Bookstore (719481-2665) in Monument and TLCA (719-481-0475) in Palmer Lake.

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, 719-481-0475.

For further information, visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org .

sensory experience,” says Stephen Watts, the bands sax player.

DOTSERO will kick-off July 4th weekend with smooth jazz at its finest playing some of their original selections. Taking their name from a small mountain town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, DOTSERO means “Something Unique” according to Ute Native American legend. To jazz fans worldwide DOTSERO means smooth jazz at its best, full of life, energy and spontaneity that few artists in the genre have been able to match. A no nonsense sax and guitar driven thrill ride of energy and excitement. “Our goal is for our shows to be a total

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is dedicated to creating community partnerships for demonstrating, teaching, exhibiting and promoting the arts and humanities. The Center is an advocate for artistic growth in the community. It offers programs that benefit residents, businesses, students, artists, art lovers and all who are inspired by the arts. TLCA is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization located at 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133, 719-481-0475.

For more information visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org

DOTSERO is as much fun to watch as they are to listen to. The band has performed at major jazz festivals; Red Rocks Amphitheatre, JVC Winter Park Jazz Fest, Jazz Trax Catalina Island Jazz Fest and The Cancun Jazz Festival, among others. From Ala Carte Ala Park in San Francisco to West Palm Beach’s Sunfest, DOTSERO has crisscrossed the nation performing their exciting brand of jazz.

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1. Second Street Art Market and Wine Bar 366 Second Street “A” 719.488.2506

11. Paradise Ponds and Landscaping 213 Washington Street 719.481.2355

2. Bella Art & Frame 366 Second Street “B” 719.487.7691

11. Holiday Fantasies 183 Washington Street 719.622.6633

3. Nationwide Flooring and Design Center 366 Second Street “D” 719.488.9447

12. Wisdom Tea House 65 Second Street 719.481.8822

4. 2-Watts Creative Center 245 Jefferson Street 719.488.0889 5. Bella Casa 155 Second Street 719.559.4133 6. Margo’s on the Alley 215 Chapala Plaza 719.487.1406

13. La Casa Fiesta 230 Front Street 719.481.1234 14. The Love Shop 251 Front Street “13” 719.598.3348

Thursday, May 21 www.monumentarthop.org The third Thursday of each month, May through September, the galleries, restaurants and boutiques of historic downtown Monument stay open until 8:00PM* for a celebration featuring art openings, great food, live music and other adult-oriented special events.

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7. The Candy Box ‘n Gallery 135 Second Street 719.481.3720

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8. Santa Fe Trail Jewelry 125 Second Street 719.481.0250

17. Purple Mountain Jewelry 251 Front Street “4” 719.487.0444

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deal, paying a $1.2 million advance, with the rest due on delivery of the manuscripts.

When Collins turned in the first book, the publishing house claimed the manuscript was “unreadable” and sued for the return of the advance.

for five years.

• On May 19, 1715, the colony of New York passes a law making it illegal to “gather, rake, take up or bring to the market, any oysters whatsoever” between the months of May and September. This regulation was only one of many that were passed in the early days of America to help preserve certain species.

• On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signs the Homestead Act, which opens government-owned land to small family farmers (“homesteaders”). The act gave “any person” who was the head of a family 160 acres to try his hand at farming

• On May 24, 1899, the first public parking garage in the United States is established in Boston

by W.T. McCullough as the Back Bay Cycle and Motor Company. McCullough advertised the garage’s opening as a “stable for renting, sale, storage and repair of motor vehicles.”

• On May 22, 1967, a fire at the L’Innovation department store in Brussels, Belgium, kills 322 people on the first day of a heavily promoted American fashion exhibition.

Despite speculation that the fire was a de-

liberate anti-U.S. action, most of the available evidence pointed to an electrical fire.

• On May 21, 2000, the bones of President James Garfield’s spine, with a bullet hole, are put on display as part of an exhibit at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, D.C. The museum also owns some of Lincoln’s skull fragments and President Eisenhower’s gallstones. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On May 18, 1920, Karol Jozef Wojtyla is born in the Polish town of Wadowice, 35 miles southwest of Krakow. Wojtyla went on to become Pope John Paul II, history’s most well-traveled pope and the first nonItalian to hold the position since the 16th century.

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WHY HAS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS BECOME SUCH A BIG THING IN RECENT YEARS?

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ore importantly, what does it mean to you and me? What does training in MMA do for people that nothing else does?

SO in the first part I told you about how after training in boxing, karate and kung fu… making a CAREER out of teaching folks how to punch, kick, and take a hit while smiling… I found myself utterly helpless in the hands of a 15 year old high school wrestler.

In the second part I told you how I finally broke down after watching, for the umpteenth time, how boxers and karatekas got their lunch eaten at the UFC… and went and joined a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar. At the end of it, I had a 22-year old, 126 pound woman force me to “tap out”.

Sigh.

Well, I finally did decide that, though I did know a few things… without some grappling (wrestling) skills in my repertoire I could never be a well-rounded MARTIAL artist. The “way of kicking and punching” that I had followed for about two decades at that point only made me a PARTIAL artist.

So I did something very, very difficult. I took off my black belt and put on a white one… and started over from the very beginning. This time, however, I was not being tutored in striking… but the “gentle art” of Jiu-Jitsu.

My first mentor was a man that got his double degree… one in Computer Science, one in Mathematics… while bouncing in a bar.

That’s right: by day Jeff would be crunching numbers but at night, busting heads. Actually, he’d be using the dual principles of leverage and persuasion by applied pain to keep ne’er-do-wells out of Farqhart’s in Durango, Colorado. Jeff outweighed me by nearly a hundred pounds and it was by his instruction that I learned to weather the storm and take on bigger men on the mat.

My next teacher was Shihan Daryl Johnson, the 1995 Sport Jiu-Jitsu World Champion.

Mr. Johnson was a SWAT team member, and he would sometimes bring me around his compadres for a little “ground work”.

Everything I know about being fluid and relaxed in the face of stress came from working with Daryl… nothing ever seemed to ruffle his feathers or make him breathe hard. The most remarkable thing is that he was eleven years older than me. In his fifties now, I can honestly say I’ve never met a man in better physical condition.

My goal was simple: strip away the garbage and learn what really works. What’s real, what’s “street”. After all, I was already a martial arts instructor. I was responsible to teach my Students self-defense. What started me off on the quest was my inability to have a satisfying answer to a question from one of my lady Students… “What if some guy takes you to the ground?” Now, after learning from some of the best in the

world, and setting aside my ego and starting all over again… and AGAIN… I finally had an answer.

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ick up a racquet and join the party in Monument on Monday, May 25 from noon to 3:00pm!

In my ladies’ self defense classes (empowering) as well as in my kids’ courses (FUN) and especially in my MMA classes for young adults… we address every single part of an encounter that could happen, and the skills and state of mind to meet it, MORE than prepared. There’s nothing quite like walking down the street, knowing that you can handle yourself in just about any situation… and feeling very fit and healthy from the classes that got you to that point.

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The USTA is serving up an ambitious and exciting community initiative with a series of “Tennis Block Parties” in markets nationwide. The Tennis Block Parties will bring new ways to involve and expose new and existing players to the unparalleled health and social benefits of tennis.

I’ll never forget the time I got to give an “introduction” to someone… kinda like MY introductions… remember that I told you that a fifteen year old boy took me, a veteran kickboxer to the ground over and over. Remember the twenty-something GIRL (that I outweighed), putting me in an arm bar and making me squeal in pain… Well, I had a guy come into my studio with a bit of a chip on his shoulder.

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He said he doubted that I had anything to teach him because he was a black belt, he was just looking for a place to “work out”.

Tennis Block Parties will feature three hours of tennis instruction, interactive games, and attractions, offering people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn and enjoy the benefits of the game – from fun and competition to lifestyle and fitness.

I smiled because normally when someone comes up with a statement like that, it means that he wants a place to throw his weight around and feel like a big shot. I’d run into guys like this before and normally just tell them I think they’re probably a little too advanced for me… but something told me that this fella needed a little help.

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I said, “glove up”. We got on the mat and jabbed back and forth a little bit. “Matt” had told me that he didn’t go for any of that “grappling stuff”… before anyone could EVER put him in a hold, he’d knock him out. Sounded a lot like what my striking instructor had told me.

skills during this day of fun and learning.

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• Serve Against The Radar Gun “Spring brings a new attention to fitness, and tennis offers unparalleled ways to have fun and get into shape,” said Robert Balboa, WPGCC Director of Tennis. “The Tennis Block Parties celebrate the sport and provide a new way for people to get out and play.”

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So, I gave him a hug. No, I mean it. While we’re out there on the mat and he’s telling me he’d never, EVER have to worry about ground training because no one could take him down… I threw my arms around the big fella. And then sat down. Ever gain 160 pounds on one side of your body instantly?

Hee… down Matt went, TO the mat. And from there I ended up sitting on his chest.

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WHY WE LOVE COMFORT FOOD

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s a child, do you remember the foods your mother served you when you were sick? Or on holidays or your birthday? You came to associate warm and comforting feelings to these foods because they made you fell good. Maybe it was ice cream, macaroni and cheese, homemade chicken or pea soup, an apple pie or a hearty stew. You attached memories and feelings to these foods because they made you feel better. They still do.

So…why do we stay attached to these foods? Basically it’s because these foods bring back in our minds simpler times, times when we were loved and cared for, times when responsibilities were non-existent and living was relatively easy. What’s going on in your life today? Given the times, you are probably under a great deal of stress— emotional, physical and financial—the kind of stress that brings you back to comfort foods because you want to feel better.

So what’s the problem with that?

Well…most comfort foods contain rich amounts of fats, sugars and salt—ingredients that give you instant pleasurable feelings that don’t last long, cause weight gain and pose serious health risks. They may be good in the short run, but lead to depression and other health issues in the long run.

When you are sad, you are twice as likely to indulge in comfort foods as when you are happy. The key is to look at the reasons behind your binging on com-

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Start looking at the nutritional information in the packaging of some of your comfort foods. Notice the amount of calories, fat and sugar on the label; that information alone can help you to moderate what you are eating. Don’t keep comfort foods in your house—if there’s no ice cream you can’t eat it!

Reach for an apple instead of a cupcake. Take a walk or call a friend to distract you from the food you crave.

Keep a food diary to identify patterns of emotional eating, such as when you are stressed or angry.

And remember, regular chiropractic adjustments help your nervous system to deal with the effects of chronic stress—physical, emotional and chemical. So instead of downing that bag of potato chips, make an appointment to come in and see me today!

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A University of Pittsburgh study showed that low-intensity exercise burns calories--and sheds pounds--as effectively as a highintensity workout. Researchers followed over 200 overweight women for 1 year. Groups walked to burn off 1,000 or 2,000 calories.

In each group, some women strolled along comfortably; others walked at a nearly breathless pace. Everybody in the 1000calorie group lost an average of 13 pounds regardless of walking speed. Participants in the 2,000-calorie group shed about 20 pounds regardless of exercise pace.

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he 2005 Dietary Guidelines recommends physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity to achieve weight loss. However, any physical activity burns calories. You may only be comfortable taking a stroll around the block or at a park.

Taking a stroll can help you shed pounds. It may take longer to reach your goal than it would if you walked at a faster pace.

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Don’t be discouraged if your body can’t handle a tougher workout. There is less risk of injury if you exercise at a pace that you can tolerate. You can still benefit from a lower-intensity exercise such as strolling.

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-- Margie in Atlanta DEAR MARGIE: Don’t feel guilty about time impacting what you can feed to your cat. The fact that you’re thinking and reading about it means you do care, and you’re trying to give her the best food you can.

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For a memorable Memorial Day meal, try this delicious twist on beef fajitas using fish and shrimp. You also can season and grill your favorite vegetables as directed below and serve them on corn or flour tortillas with traditional fajita condiments.

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ajitas were invented by the vaqueros and cowboys of the Southwest and northern Mexico. During cattle roundups, they were given the less-desirable parts of the cow (the head, hide, entrails and meat trimmings such as the skirt steak) as part of their weekly pay. From these discarded scraps, the cowboys created dishes like barbacoa de cabeza (head barbecue), menudo (tripe stew) and the fajitas/arracheras (grilled skirt steak) that have become so popular on modern menus.

Fajita is the diminutive form of the Spanish word “Faja” which translates to “belt” or “girdle” in English. The word was commonly used by butchers along the Texas/ Mexico border and refers to the diaphragm muscle of a steer.

Traditionally, fajitas were created to make skirt steak, the long, flat cut of beef steak from the belly of the cow. Skirt steaks are usually marinated and braised over low heat to make them palatable. The meat should be sliced across the grain and into thin pieces to ensure that the meat will be tender.

Fajitas have become a traditional part of Tex-Mex cuisine in the Southwest and have gained popularity nationwide. Texas restaurants typically serve the grilled beef on a sizzling hot, cast-iron platter full of grilled slices of onions and bell peppers, along with a stack of flour or corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, cheese and tomatoes.

Fajitas are typically made of skirt steak, but any type of meat can be used, including chicken, pork, shrimp and all cuts of beef. I like to serve my vegetarian friends a grilled “veggie” fajita or change up the recipe by

1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano) 2 pounds medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined 1 pound white fish, such as bass, catfish, cod, orange roughy, salmon, tuna, sole, trout or tilapia 1 medium onion, halved 1 green bell pepper, seeded and halved 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lime juice In a small bowl, blend together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme and oregano. Pour the olive oil and lime juice over the fish and shrimp and turn to coat. Use half the spice mixture to season the shrimp and the other half for the fish.

Using a grill basket or other seafoodgrilling device, grill fish and shrimp over medium coals for about 5 minutes, stirring shrimp occasionally and turning fish once.

(If you do not have a grilling basket, make a small packet with foil, and poke small holes in the packet with a fork.)

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Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts has teamed up with Guaranteed Recycling Xperts (GRX) to provide the community with an opportunity to dispose of electronic waste such as computers, TV’s and almost anything with a cord or a circuit board responsibly. GRX is Colorado’s only certified e-steward ewaste recycler where over 95% of all materials are fully recycled for remanufacture. No recycled materials will be incinerated, land-filled or shipped abroad to be dumped.

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tridges and cell phones (which will be donated to TESSA). Cash or checks are only accepted. GRX will donate net proceeds from recycling fees to the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts.

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Palmer Lake Elementary School will also be accepting aluminum cans, paper, newspapers and magazines for recycling. They cannot accept metal cans, tissue, napkins of cardboard.

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LIBRARY DISTRICT PRESENTS FREE SUMMER WORLD MUSIC SERIES CONCERTS Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 12, 2009) – Pikes Peak Library District will offer three free summer concerts as part of the 4th Annual World Music Series.

Bring friends and food and enjoy these sizzling performances on the Armstrong Quad at Colorado College. This year’s lineup includes a blend of Mexican and Cuban rhythms, Arab and Gypsy music, and funk and reggae. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved to Armstrong Theater. For information about the concert series, contact Beth Fox-Kret at (719)531-6333, x1212 or email bfoxkret@ppld.org.

Concert dates: Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m.

Quetzal www.quetzaleastla.com Quetzal’s music combines Mexican and Cuban rhythms, jazz, and rock behind the powerful vocals of siblings Martha and Gabriel Gonzalez. The group was formed in East Los Angeles by guitaristcomposer Quetzal Flores, who wanted the band to not only have a unique sound, but also a social consciousness. They have been hailed by Los Lobos and others as the new torch bearers of Chicano music.

Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

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www.eyefortalent.com Hailing from the fictional Belgistan region of Eastern Belgium, La Fanfare du Belgistan create tantalizing music using a variety of classic and exotic instruments, from trumpets to karbakas.

Inspired by Arab and Gypsy music, the Fanfare update diverse traditional forms by incorporating elements of trance, dance, and jazz music.

Saturday, August 8 at 7 p.m.

Issa Bagayogo www.issabagayogo.com A master of modern Mali music, Issa Bagayogo overcame drug addiction to become an internationally renowned artist. His tunes are an eclectic blend of traditional acoustic sounds, funk, reggae, and electronica.

About the World Music Series The World Music Series at PPLD was initiated in 2005 as a way to create cross-cultural awareness in the Pikes Peak region through a series of visual and performing arts presentations from around the world. This event is presented

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The garden is located beside the 1905 Carnegie Library, 21 W. Kiowa. In case of inclement weather, programs will be held in the Carnegie Reading Room.

More information about these events is available on the library’s website at ppld. org. All programs are free and open to the public.

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June

Tuesday, July 7 at 5:30 Bells will be ringing during a handbell concert by Forte, a quartet of the Pikes Peak Ringers.

June 6 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Plein Air Day: Artists are invited to find inspiration for the library’s juried Art Exhibit by working in the garden. Bring your easels and cameras to create.

June 6 at 11 a.m.

Outdoor Photography Workshop: Learn some basic tips that will help you take great pictures and capture the beauty of a garden in your photographs.

Saturday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m.

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The sound of music will fill the air during a concert by the Serendipity Peak Dulcimer Club. They’ll perform Appalachian music, old time favorites, and Celtic music.

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Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 Garden Tour: See what’s blooming in the garden on a tour led by an El Paso County Master Gardener, and learn about plants suitable for our climate.

Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 Take a musical walk through time with Rewinds, a recorder duet. They will play music from different periods, and talk about their instruments.

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1. HISTORY: The Battle of Hastings was fought for control of which country?

2. U.S. STATES: How much did the United States pay Russia for the Alaskan territory in 1867?

3. MUSIC: Who wrote and sang “The Theme from Shaft”?

4. LITERATURE: What was the London address of Sirius Black’s ancestral home in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Mount Vesuvius?

6. TELEVISION: Who played Morticia on “The Addams Family” television series?

7. INVENTIONS: Which scientist played a major role in the invention of peanut butter?

8. ENTERTAINERS: Which entertainer also is known as “The Divine Miss M”?

9. AD SLOGANS: Which company featured the ad slogan: “Because I’m worth it”?

10. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who once said, “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.”

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1. Which franchise has recorded the most major-league no-hitters by its pitchers?

2. Who held the record for most stolen bases by a Boston Red Sox rookie before Jacoby Ellsbury broke it in 2008?

3. There are five NFL teams that have never played in a Super Bowl.

Name three.

4. What year did Lute Olson begin coaching men’s basketball at the University of Arizona?

5. Entering 2009, when was the last time the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup? 6. Who was the first U.S. female skier to capture two World Cup overall titles?

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1. Who are Moon Unit, Diva, Dweezil and Ahmet Rodan?

2. Which David Bowie album went to No. 1 in both the U.S. and the UK at the same time?

3. Name the 1961 movie (and song of the same name) by piano duo Ferrante and Teicher.

4. Which pop star was also scheduled to be on the plane that crashed, killing the Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly in 1959?

5. What is the real title of the song generally known as “Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog”?

6. Which female artist sang “UnBreak My Heart,” and when?

7. Name the rockabilly singer who charted with “North to Alaska.” (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (19).

New DVD Releases for Week of May 18, 2009 PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (Paramount Centennial Collection) -- “Liberty Valance” is a perfect storm of a film where a legendary director (John Ford), a stellar cast (James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin) and great story all come together to create a timeless classic.

The film begins on a train, with Stewart as Ransom Stoddard, a U.S. senator, traveling

back to the Western town of Shinbone to attend the funeral of a local rancher, Tom Doniphon (Wayne). Stoddard came to fame many years previous as the Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

A reporter on the train asks Stoddard to tell the story of that famous gunfight.

The film goes into full flashback mode as Stoddard recounts his early career as a young lawyer in Shinbone, a town gripped in fear of a local gunslinger named Liberty Valance (Marvin).

There also is a love triangle between Stoddard, a young woman named Hallie (Miles) and rancher Tom Doniphon who, realizing Hallie’s love for Stoddard, decides to sacrifice his needs for Hallie’s happiness. Doniphon begins to help Stoddard in his quest to bring law and literacy to the town. Eventually, Valance has no choice but to kill Stoddard, which leads to the legendary gunfight between the tenderfoot and the outlaw.

This first disc of this two-disc release contains the original film and two commentary tracks.

The first is with filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich and features archival interviews with John Ford and James Stewart. The second track has com-

mentaries by John Ford, James Stewart and Lee Marvin on selected scenes. The second disc is packed with extras: several mini-documentaries, theatrical trailers, stills, etc.

DIDN’T SEE ‘EM, NEITHER SHOULD YOU “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” -- There’s a reason I didn’t buy the “Dorf on Golf” video back in the ‘80s. I saw the trailer and several scenes and could see that it was a pile of dingo doo. The same can be said for “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.” I saw the trailers and a few clips from the film.

They were so horrible, my chair actually began to bleed. However, if you’re one of those people who think a chubby guy riding a Segway and sporting a Comedy Moustache is the acme of humor, then look no further. Although, I must caution you: For every copy of “Paul Blart” sold, a baby deer gets punched in the face. Just sayin’.

“Valkyrie” -- Let’s be clear: Tom Cruise isn’t an actor. He’s a movie star. He doesn’t need to worry about stupid things like character or mo-

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tivation. He just needs to look good and put the proper expression on his face that a particular scene calls for. I say this because in “Valkyrie,” Cruise is supposedly playing a Nazi officer. A German. But from his accent, you’d think he’d come from the Fresno region of Bavaria. Tom Cruise is to acting what Derek Zoolander is to modeling. The film is about a plot by highranking Nazi officers to assassinate Hitler. But from what I’ve seen of the film, the only thing murdered is your suspension of disbelief and your will to live.

TV SERIES “24” Season Seven “True Blood” The Complete First Season “Friday Night Lights” The Third Season “30 Rock” Seasons 1 and 2 “The Guild” Seasons One and Two “8 Simple Rules” The Complete Second Season “Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.0 and 2.5” (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Although you might still have to work out some problems with a business partner, things go more smoothly on the home front. An investment opportunity might need more study.

1. England 2. $7 million 3. Isaac Hayes 4. Number 12, Grimmauld Place 5. Italy 6. Carolyn Jones 7. George Washington Carver 8. Bette Midler 9. L’Oréal 10. Josh Billings

MAY 18, 2009 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Untangling personal problems might take more time than the impatient Lamb expected. But it’s important to hang in there until all those knotty situations are straightened out.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. The Dodgers, with 20.

2. Amby McConnell, with 31 steals in 1908.

3. Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville and New Orleans.

4. It was 1983.

5. It was 1972.

6. Lindsey Vonn in 2008 and 2009.

7. Cristie Kerr won the 2007 U.S. Open.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The children of guitarist, bandleader and composer Frank Zappa. Zappa was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, two years after his death.

2. “Let’s Dance” in 1983.

3. “Exodus.”

4. Dion (born Dion DiMucci) couldn’t afford the $36 ticket and instead drove to the next tour stop.

5. “Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night.

6. Toni Braxton in 1996. The song rose to No. 3 on the Billboard R&B charts.

7. Johnny Horton. He also sang “Battle of New Orleans” and “Sink the Bismark.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You still need to work out last-minute snags in your dealings with a rival. Hold your ground despite a perceived lack of support. Things should turn around before you know it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Best not to delay preparing for that upcoming family event. The sooner you get things started, the better chance you have of finding potential problems and making needed changes.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The romantic Moon Child might be reluctant to see the reality behind that “ideal” situation. But by midweek, the practical Crab emerges to help clear away the moonbeams.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Although the Big Cat might be receptive to more “purrsuasion” to get you to agree to a workplace change, make sure you can distinguish the fine line between facts and flattery.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your positive attitude in the workplace helps to get you noticed by the right people. Now go ahead and use some of that new selfconfidence to help shore up a personal relationship.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Don’t be reluctant to act on your suspicion. Even if others see nothing wrong, the astute Scorpio could sense an underlying problem that isn’t always obvious on the surface.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A new opportunity presents some obstacles that need to be dealt with as soon as possible. Delaying action in hopes that the problems will go away could be counterproductive.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A friend or family member’s request might carry some hidden factors that could later create problems. Be sure you know all the facts before you make your decision.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A setback in implementing a plan could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Use the downtime to rework your original concepts and see where changes could be made.

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re you a teacher? Or are you employed by a non-profit organization? In either case, you may have a 403(b) retirement plan available to you. Your 403(b) is similar to 401(k) plans offered by companies, yet some evidence suggests that participation in 403(b) plans is lower than that found in 401(k)s. If you’re not taking advantage of your 403(b), you may want to reconsider — because your plan can provide a big boost to your retirement savings.

If you’re not familiar with a 403(b), you’ll want to understand the key benefits: Tax-deferred earnings — Your money grows on a tax-deferred basis, which means it can accumulate faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year.

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Pre-tax contributions — Typically, you fund your 403(b) with pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your annual taxable income.

(Some 403(b) plans may allow a Roth option, which allows your earnings to grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions. However, your contributions are made with after-tax dollars.)

Variety of investment options — You should have a variety of investment choices with which to fund your 403(b), so you can build a portfolio that is appropriate for your risk tolerance and time horizon.

Given these features, why aren’t more people participating in their 403(b) plans? One key reason seems to be that many eligible employees, especially teachers, also are covered by a pension plan — and they think a pension, combined with Social Security, may be enough to meet their retirement income goals.

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But that’s probably not true. You’ll likely need at least 80 percent of your working income during retirement — and that figure could easily rise, depending on your retirement lifestyle. Consequently, you will need to exploit every single avenue of retirement savings — including your 403(b) plan.

In 2009, you can defer up to $16,500 of your salary to a 403(b), plus an additional $5,500 if you’re 50 or older. You can put in another $3,000 if you have 15 or more years of service with a qualified organization and you contributed, on average, less than $5,000 a year to your 403(b) plan.

Of course, you may not be able to put in the maximum annual amount to your 403(b) plan. But if your employer matches part of your contributions, you should at least consider contributing enough to earn the match — otherwise, you’re walking away from “free money.”

While it’s often a good idea to contribute to your 403(b), you may find some extra challenges in 2009, because the rules governing 403(b) plans have changed.

Previously, your plan may have allowed you to invest with several 403(b) providers, or “vendors,” and you could make tax-free transfers between them. Under new IRS rules, however, you can now move assets from one vendor to another only if both vendors are on your plan’s “approved” list.

Consequently, many employers will likely reduce the number of 403(b) vendors and investment options, so you’ll have to evaluate the new “approved vendor” list to see which vendors would be most fitting for your financial goals.

In any case, if you aren’t already contributing to your 403(b), start now.

And if you already are participating in your plan, make sure you’re getting the most out of it — someday, you’ll be glad you did.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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• Check condition of all painted or finished walls and trim.

• Check carpet and flooring for wear or damage.

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RE/MAX Properties, Inc. • Check condition and operation of all windows and doors.

• Test smoke/fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

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GROUNDS • Check condition of driveways and walks.

• Check window wells, dry wells and storm drains for blockage.

• Check fencing conditions and gate operation.

• Check retaining walls for cracks, bulges and leaning.

• Check all landscaping; trim all bushes and trees.

• Check all out-buildings, porches and patios.

• Check for proper grading and drainage throughout property.

• Check lawn sprinkler system operation.

• Check all equipment in preparation of pool opening.

• Check (during rainstorm) for drainage away from foundation.

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Seeking Board of Director Applicants for Mountain View Electric Association, Inc. MVEA is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Directors as the representative for District 7. Director Gary Martin has resigned effective April 2009 due to a career opportunity that required him to relocate outside the area. A new director will be appointed to serve out the remainder of his term.

Applicants must be members and reside in District 7. This area includes the town of Monument and portions of Woodmoor and surrounding areas. The legal description of District 7 is: All of Townships 11 and 12 South in Range 67 West and all of Township 12 South in Range 66 West, El Paso County, Colorado, lying within the Association’s service territory.

Please refer to the territory map on MVEA’s web site at www.mvea.org and go under “About Us.” You may also contact a consumer relations representative at 719-495-2283 to make certain you reside in District 7.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please go to our web site and click on the “District 7 Director Search” link or e-mail requests for information and applications to directorsearch@mvea.org. You may return your application and resume by e-mail or mail to the address below to the attention of Board President, Joseph Martin. If you wish to speak to someone about the position, please contact Joseph Martin at 719-494-2686.

Those interested in lling this position must submit their applications on or before June 18, 2009.

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SIDING AND CHIMNEYS • Check all surfaces for damage or deterioration.

• Check caulking at all joints.

• Treat or paint worn or exposed wood components.

• Check condition of masonry chimneys and vents.

• Check foundation for settlement, cracks and spalling.

WINDOWS AND DOORS • Check for damaged screens or broken glass.

• Check weather-stripping, caulking, and window putty.

• Check for frame decay or damage.

• Clean and install screens.

ROOFS • Check for loose, damaged or missing roofing.

• Check fascia and soffit for signs of leaks/ moisture build-up.

• Check all flashings for fit and seals.

• Check television antenna or satellite dish mounting.

• Check and clean all gutters (eaves / troughs) and downspouts.

• Clean fungi or algae from roof surfaces.

PORCH AND PATIO • Check all wooden supports and railing components.

• Check flooring for wear or damage.

• Apply preservative to wood decking and components.

• Seal patios at foundation.

INSECT INFESTATION • Check for signs of termite, ant or other insect activity.

• Check for insect damage.

• Arrange for treatment or repair.

INTERIOR AREAS • Check attic, ceilings and walls for evidence

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SLAB/FOUNDATION • Check for cracks or breaks in wall.

• Check for evidence of water infiltration or dampness.

• Check for decaying sills and window frames.

• Check for signs of termite, ant or other insect activity.

• Check for changes in framing conditions.

• Check crawlspace ventilation, insulation, and vapor retarders.

• Test, clean and lubricate sump pump.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Assess power distribution for overloads issues.

• Check condition of incoming service wire and supports.

• Test circuit breakers and label all circuits at panel.

• Test arc-fault and ground-fault circuit-interrupters (regularly).

• Check circuits for over-fusing.

• Check all receptacles and switches.

• Check operation of vent and/or attic fans.

HEATING/COOLNG SYSTEMS • Follow manufacturer instructions for HVAC systems.

• Inspect and install room air conditioners.

• Clean all serviceable elements of heating system.

• Change or clean heating system filter (regularly).

• Check venting systems for corrosion and leaks.

• Clean and de-energize humidifier.

• Check and lubricate attic fan.

PLUMBING SYSTEM • De-winterize and check exterior faucets.

• Check well and components.

• Check septic tanks and systems.

• Check water and waste piping for leaks.

• Check hot water supply temperature.

• Follow manufacturer instructions for water heater.

KITCHEN/BATHROOMS • Check condition and operation of all appliances.

• Clean and change range fan filters.

• Check all toilet flush mechanisms.

• Check and repair all leaking faucets and valves.

• Caulk and grout tile at tubs and showers.

• Clean aerators and showerhead.

Remember, these tips are only general guidelines. Since each situation is different, contact a professional if you have questions about a specific issue. This information is provided for general guidance purposes only. Neither DBR Franchising, LLC nor the local HouseMaster® franchise warrants its accuracy and assumes no liability related to its use. Contact the local franchise office and/or qualified specialists for advice pertinent to your specific house or circumstances. © Copyright 2008 DBR. Each HouseMaster franchise is an independently owned and operated business. HouseMaster is a registered trademark of DBR Franchising, LLC. For further information, please feel free to call Robyn Graham at RE/MAX Properties, Inc. 719-216-4421 or email me at Homes@RobynGraham.com

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hild support is calculated according to the Colorado Child Support Guidelines. The amount of child support is a mathematical calculation based on many factors – the major factors being the gross income of each parent, the number of children, and the number of overnights the children spend with each parent. The basic child support amount is adjusted by various factors such as the cost of health insurance for the children.

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any families are getting an unpleasant shock when job loss forces them to suddenly live on one income. If this happens to you, don’t panic. Here’s what to do: • Apply for unemployment benefits.

Don’t wait to see if you get another job quickly.

• Do the math. Add up all your fixed monthly bills, such as credit cards, loans and mortgage. How much in the red will you actually be? Calculate savings and see how far it’s go-

A court can deviate from the guideline amount of child support, but must have good reasons for doing so.

Child support is an obligation of the parent(s) to support the child(ren).

Parents cannot contract to pay no child support. A Court will not approve such a contract absent very unusual circumstances.

Child support terminates when a child reaches age 19 or is emancipated.

There are exceptions to the age 19 limit if a child is still in high school.

Child support can be modified if the modification would result in a 10% or greater change in the amount of child support to be paid.

Failure to pay child support cannot be used to deny a parent visitation (parenting time) with a child.

Child support law is the same as other law. You must remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law!

The following two examples are illustrative: Ex.1 – Father’s monthly gross income is $4,000 and he pays $250 per month for health insurance for two children. Mother’s gross income is $2,500 per month. The children spend approximately 50% of overnights with each parent. Father must pay $121 per month to mother for child support.

Ex.2 – Same as Ex. 1, except children spend only 22% of overnights with father. Father must pay

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mother $666 per month for child support.

• Cut your fixed expenses immediately, to the extent that you can. Is it time to consider refinancing your mortgage, perhaps increasing the length of the loan to 40 years? (Once you get on your feet again, you can make extra principal payments to reduce the life of the loan.) Will the credit-card companies lower your interest rate?

Perhaps it’s time to cut back to basic cable service or raise the deductible on your auto insurance. If you have both cell and house phones, would it be cheaper to let the house phone go?

Does it make sense to sell one of your vehicles to cut back on payments and insurance? Ask your utility company about going on a fixed monthly plan (a year’s use divided by 12.)

• Take a hard look at your flexible expenses, such as food and clothing and all those things that seem to fall under the heading of “miscellaneous.”

Before you buy anything, look for a cheaper source. Need kid clothes or a bicycle or dishes? Sign up on FreeCycle.com. Plan menus around the coupons in the weekly paper. In-

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in northern El Paso county. 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 719-4889395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information including links to 25 other articles he has written.

vestigate “freebies” online. (It’s best to generate a throwaway e-mail address for this, as your level of spam will skyrocket.)

Can the one of you who still has a job telecommute? Even working from home a few days a week will save on gas and dry-cleaning bills.

If you still have your job, start now to develop multiple streams of income.

Then if the worst happens, you won’t be completely without income, and those side sources will have the potential of either keeping you afloat until another main job comes along, or they could be developed into your main job without the problems of getting started.

Best bet in this economy: have one main and two side sources of income.

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o you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits? If so, you’re likely receiving a special, one-time recovery payment this month.

The recovery payment is $250. More than 50 million beneficiaries will receive more than $13 billion in recovery payments in May. Let’s go over the basic facts so you understand how the payment is being made. • The payment is automatic; no action is required on your part; • The payment is a direct result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 passed

by Congress and signed

by President Obama in February 2009; • Your one-time economic recovery payment will arrive separately from your Social Security or SSI benefit; it will not be included with your monthly benefit payment; and • There are no requests to make, no applications to complete and no fees to pay.

To assist in processing the payments as efficiently as possible, please do not contact Social Security — unless you have not received your payment by June 4. More information is available at www.socialsecurity. gov and will be updated as needed.

If anyone contacts you asking for your person-

al information or for a fee to help you get your payment, it’s probably a scam. If you’re unsure about the identity of someone claiming to be a Social Security employee, hang up and call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to verify the call. You may report suspicious activity involving Social Security programs and operations to the Social Security Fraud Hotline website at www.socialsecurity.gov/ oig/hotline or call 1-800269-0271 (TTY 1-866501-2101).

So, how do you plan to use your extra $250 this month? Visitors to Social Security’s website have been telling us their plans.

Here is some of what they’ve shared: • “My car needs to have all four tires replaced.â€? • “Get my kids spring and summer clothes.â€? • “I will take a trip to see my grandchildren.â€? • “Pay for a class at college.â€? • “Replace air conditioner.â€?

To learn more about Social Security and the recovery payments, or to share your plans for your recovery payment, visit www.socialsecurity. gov/payment.

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We have lots of space for groups from 2-150 people. Food, beverage and entertainment services also available. VERY reasonable rates – in some cases there is no charge for meeting space. Call Debbie at PINZ 487-7469 for more info.

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PINZ IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for all positions.

Preferably, applicants should be over 18 years of age, have a high-school diploma, possess excellent customer service skills and be able & willing to perform a variety of tasks. Please come to PINZ to fill out an application: 855 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO.

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Come join the crowd at Mountain View Electric Association’s 68th Annual Meeting of Members!

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