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f you live in or near the Tri-Lakes area, you already know that nothing says 4th of July like a Tri-Lakes Festival! We know how to celebrate – from the Monument Parade with over 100 entries every year to the Palmer Lake Fireworks Show – people come from miles around to participate in “The Best Small Town Celebration in America.”

John Adams, our second president and an author of the Declaration of Independence, said in a letter to his wife about the 4th of July: “I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other…”

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DECLARING IT SO The 4th of July, or Independence Day, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on that date in 1776. However, it took until August to complete the signing of the Declaration. It was two days earlier on July 2, 1776 that Congress declared its independence from England as the British fleet arrived in New York.

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If you’re not celebrating at home, there is always the Monument street fair that takes place after the parade in which one can partake in turkey legs, barbeque pork sandwiches, funnel cakes, fried catfish and more. And don’t forget the ice cream at The Rock House in Palmer Lake – a tradition for many at any time of the day or at night - before, during or after the fireworks.

Looking for something from the 1700’s to make?

Try one of George Washington’s favorites – Cranberry Pudding. It’s printed in the Mount Vernon Cookbook and looks easy if you have a rice steamer. Just take 2 beaten eggs and combine with 2 tablespoons sugar, a pinch of salt and 1/2 cup of molasses. In a separate bowl, put 2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1/3 cup of boiling water and then add it to the egg mixture. Stir in 1½ cups sifted flour and 1½ cups halved cranberries. Steam in a buttered rice steamer for approximately 1½ hours. Serve warm with a cooked sauce made of 2 sticks butter, 2 cups sugar and 1 cup half and half. (No wonder George Washington liked it – who wouldn’t?)

FIREWORKS The U.S. imports over $217 million in fireworks, most of which comes from China. We produce over $17 million worth of fireworks of which Japan purchases close to $4 million of it.

No need to leave the country to see any fireworks.

The first celebration was held on July 8, 1776 Palmer Lake boasts one of the best fireworks when the Declaration of Independence was read displays in the state. Ask just about anyone and aloud publicly with bands playing and city bells they’ll tell you that watching the fireworks is their favorite part of the entire holiday. The fireworks ringing in Philadelphia. display is entirely dependent upon private donaAlthough the holiday had been celebrated in tions and fundraisers that take place year round many places once the war ended in 1783, it didn’t to pay the nearly $30,000 annual expense. become a federal holiday until 1941.

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The presence of the U.S. flag probably stirs more One of the many popular activities surrounding patriotic emotions for U.S. citizens than any the holiday is eating, and preferably outdoors. other symbol. The red, white and blue flag was Depending on where you live, it may include hot carefully designed with 13 stripes (6 white and 7 dogs and hamburgers, apple pie, coleslaw, corn red), which symbolize the 13 original colonies, on the cob, potato salad, baked beans, watermel- and 50 white stars on a navy blue background on, ice cream and even clam bakes.

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which represent the 50 states.

Betsy Ross is credited with being the first American flag maker. The flag flies over her grave permanently in Philadelphia; however, it was once stolen in 1961.

The majority of American flags are made in China. And for American flags made in America, Mexico purchases half of what we produce.

REMEMBER THE ENEMY? Revolutions aside, we trade over $112 billion in business with England every year, making the Brits our sixth leading trading partner behind Canada, China, Mexico, Japan and the Federal Republic of Germany, in that order.

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PATRIOTIC CITIES Many towns and cities across the U.S. have patriotic names: • There are 31 called Eagle, including Eagle, Colo., named after our national symbol.

• Twelve are called or have Independence in their names – we have Independence Pass in Colorado.

• Nine are named Freedom, the largest of which is in Calif. with a population of about 6,000.

• Five are called America.

• Thirty-one have Liberty in their name.

• Only one city in Indiana sports the name Patriot with a population of just over 190.

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2002 – After the September 11, 1881 – Prayers are held in lieu of 2001 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, celebration due to the shooting of the 4th of July is celebrated across President Garfield. Fireworks were the country with renewed vigor and also banned in Washington, D.C. pride, albeit with much increased for the same reason. security for citizens.

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Congress adopted Uncle Sam as an Continued from Page 3 official symbol. The most memora- 1959 – The American flag now has • The population of the original 13 ble portrayal was during the World 49 stars once Alaska achieves statecolonies in 1776 was about 2.5 milvision and the military.

War I when the Army recruitment hood; one year later it has 50 stars lion. Today, the U.S. population is poster, designed by artist James when Hawaii is granted statehood.

Remember any of these? over 300 million.

Montgomery Flagg, depicted Uncle • My Country ‘Tis of Thee Sam pointing directly at you with 1981 – President Ronald Reagan • Delaware was the first state to rat• Yankee Doodle the saying “I Want You.” watches the fireworks on the Mall ify the Constitution on December 7, • Anchors Aweigh in Washington, D.C. after being 1787.

• The Army Goes Rolling Along released from George Washington • Columbia the Gem of the Ocean NOTABLE FOURTH’S • Congress first conducted business Hospital for treatment of a gunshot • God Bless America within the guidelines of the Consti1778 - George Washington issues wound.

• Hail Columbia tution on April 6, 1789. It was this his army a double allowance of rum, • Hail to the Chief day that George Washington was orders them to put green boughs in 1992 – The Navy unveils its new • I’ll Be Home for Christmas unanimously elected as the nation’s their hats and salutes the 4th of July aircraft carrier, USS George Wash• Library of Congress March first president. with artillery fire.

• Marine Corps Hymn • Over There 1800 – The first advertisements • Stars and Stripes Forever term facility tested whether expofor fireworks show up in New York sure to the blue light would increase And so many more!

City. the length of time the patients would

UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU! It was during the War of 1812 that the term Uncle Sam became a popular national symbol. It began with the initials US which was stamped on an army supply container. The containers of food came from a company run by a man named Sam Wilson who was called Uncle Sam by his family and friends. Any barrel of meat he packed or inspected had the stamp “U. States” on it, which eventually was shortened even more to US. The US eventually became known as Uncle Sam and soldiers began to call themselves Uncle Sam’s Army. In 1861,

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1804 – The explorers Lewis and Clark started the first 4th of July celebration west of the Mississippi at Independence Creek, Idaho.

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aving trouble sleeping?

Many of us do as we get older. The solution might be as simple as wearing a certain type of goggles.

1825 – President John Q. Adams marches in a parade from the Capitol to the White house.

1832 – New York suffers from a cholera epidemic and celebrates the 4th quietly.

Researchers have known for a long time that seniors have trouble sleeping, and they know why: Our eyes change, and during the day we don’t get enough “blue” light, one of the colors in the natural light spectrum.

That blue light affects our circadian rhythms -- our natural 24-hour cycle of wakefulness and sleep. If we don’t get enough of it, our sleep suffers.

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This is apparently a big problem in nursing homes and medical facilities where the type of lighting is chosen for safety. It doesn’t promote proper sleep patterns, however, and can cause serious sleep disruptions for those who stay there, especially those who are unable to get out in sunlight.

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stay asleep. They were checked and found to be asleep 90 percent of the time, as opposed to 67 percent of the time for those who hadn’t had the light treatment.

Over the years, scientists have been experimenting with different types of lighting devices. Until the glasses came along, research was done with specially built light boxes. That meant a patient had to sit in front of it for the prescribed few hours.

I’ve seen photos of these goggles.

They look a lot like regular glasses with a thin bar of blue light across the top that shines down around the eyes.

These goggles aren’t ready just yet.

More testing has to be done. But I suspect the lines will be long when they do come out.

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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Plus, some communities have covenants against visible window coverings in non-neutral colors.

Also consider the actual architectural style of the window itself. When selecting colors for windows think about what effect you want to create. If you want the window to add drama and be a focal point, use contrasting colors to the wall color. On the other hand, if you want to make the room look larger, blend or coordinate the window and wall colors.

Think of fabrics and surfaces that have a lot of texture, such as berber, stone, brick, corduroy, basketry or pottery.

This feeling is more casual. If you want to dress up a room, introduce smooth, sleek or shiny. If you want a more casual atmosphere, introduce texture. Many people who like the look of softer draperies may not have considered utilizing both hard window coverings and draperies. Blinds can give you optimum light control that you cannot achieve with draperies.

You might want to think about using hard window coverings to retain the window’s function and complement it with a soft treatment for design.

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The PINZ folks will start the day out with their float in the 4th of July Parade in downtown Monument. Their interpretation of this year’s theme, “Hats Off to Our Heroes” pits the Founding Fathers – our heroes of the past – against our contemporary public safety heroes in a game of bowling. Be sure to get some of the free bowling passes and pizza coupons that the staff will be giving out along the parade route!

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In the afternoon, they will be manning the PINZ booth at the “What A Blast” event lakeside in Palmer Lake. While you are listening to the excellent music of local musicians and bands like Otis Shaw, Trademark Infringement and Monument Hill (all of whom have been featured artists at PINZ), stop by our booth to pick up a cold, refreshing drink and let the kids play on the inflatable fun house.

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Once the sun goes down, everyone will be hanging out on the ball field and by the lake to watch the spectacular fireworks show that the Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee has planned for this year. Plan to bring your camp chairs and/or blankets and enjoy this event which is regarded as the “Best Small Town Fireworks Show in America”.

You will not be disappointed!

During the week leading up to this annual celebration of American independence, PINZ invites you to go in to the Center to enjoy some bowling and the best fresh made pizza in the Tri-Lakes area. You can also purchase one of this year’s T-shirts or tank tops commemorating the Fourth of July celebration, make a donation to the Fireworks Committee and/or purchase a wrist band showing your support of this great community event.

If you would like more information on PINZ’s support of these festivities, please call 719-487-PINZ (7469).

For more information on how you can get involved with making the day a success, please email info@ palmerlakefireworks.com or visit the Committee’s web site at www. palmerlakefireworks.com.

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• On June 30, 1859, Jean-Francois Gravelet becomes the first daredevil to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope 160 feet above the Niagara gorge. Wearing pink tights and a yellow tunic, Blondin crossed a cable about 2 inches in diameter and 1,100-feet long with only a balancing pole.

• On July 5, 1865, in the East End of London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine establish the Christian Mission, later known as the Salvation Army.

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• On July 3, 1908, writer Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher is born in Albion, Mich.

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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 employees and a collection of 1.3 million items.

PPLD was ranked 9th in the nation among libraries of its size by HAPLR (Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings).

“I’m divorcing my second wife,” a friend told me recently. Before I could even respond he said sorrowfully, “You know what Ron? I should never have divorced my first one.”

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The first free event will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Ute Pass Elementary School, 9230 Chipita Park Road, Cascade. A second presentation will be held at 2 p.m. in the East Teen Center at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Lubar’s presentations will include a book signing and discussion with the audience.

Lubar, 55, lives in Pennsylvania and has worked as a magazine editor and designer and programmer of video games. His true passion, however, is writing. He has published 13 books and several short stories. His most

In the area of bad decisions my friend is not alone. Several years ago my wife and I were living in a city we didn’t like doing a job we despised in the company of people we didn’t enjoy. Many times during the three long years we were there my wife would whimper, “How did we ever end up here?”

recent novel, Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies, includes 35 stories full of drifting ghosts, creepy dolls, evil orthodontists, angry insects, scary movies, hungry witches, annoying vegans, super-hot peppers, and other horrors.

When she started threatening to go out to the local truck stop and hitch a ride with any trucker going either east or west, I realized it was time to figure out how to get out of town.

So we started making decisions that eventually got us back to sanity…back to God’s country…back to Colorado.

She now tells me she’ll live with me anywhere in the world as long as it’s in Colorado.

Booklist says of his latest novel, “Lubar’s creativity is still going strong in these 35 short stories that present suspenseful, surreal tales...”

The event is presented by Pikes Peak Library District and sponsored by Kirkpatrick Family Fund.

Life, it appears, is little more than a series of decisions. And it all started with Adam and Eve. “Here, you wanna bite of this?” Eve asked Adam, and the rest is history. You make a few good decisions and good things happen.

Make some bad ones and who knows

For information about the event, call Beth Fox-Kret at 531-6333, x1212.

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Here’s a reality check for you: You are who you are today because of the decisions you made in the past; and who you will be tomorrow will be determined by the decisions you make today.

So, how good are you at making right decisions? If you’re normal, you’ve made your quota of both good and bad decisions. Some you thought were good when you made them, and some you knew were wrong and you made them anyway, and a few that seemed wrong turned out right. Who’s to know?

Don’t you wish that warning lights would flash when you’re about to make a bad choice or that trumpets would sound when you’re about to decide right? Unfortunately life isn’t like that. You have to make decisions day-by-day, and even moment-bymoment and hope that ultimately the good ones outnumber the bad.

Here are two observations concerning decision making that I think are worthy of your consideration: First of all, good decisions are the result of thoughtful deliberation spiced with the advice of wise counselors. Give emotion, reason and wise counsel equal opportunity to guide you in your decision making process.

Second, good decisions give you the confidence to make more good decisions. If you’re on a downward spiral because of bad decisions start by making a few good small decisions and increase your confidence until you’re ready to take on the looming, life-changing decisions that will elevate you to a whole new level of living.

It’s the most important skill you’ll ever learn. Your destiny is determined one small decision at a time. ©2009 Ronald Ross Feedback: Dr.Ross@comcast.net. For more about Dr. Ross please visit www.

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When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done grilling those burgers and hotdogs and watching the neighborhood fireworks display, remember that â&#x20AC;&#x153;do-it-yourselfâ&#x20AC;? does not apply only to building bookshelves, rummaging underneath the sink, and changing your carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil. You can also exercise your right to do things yourself, when you want and how you want, by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov.

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Milo is the unofficial “patron saint” of bodybuilders. While it’s unlikely that this legend is a literal fact, it does contain a kernel of truth that I’ve seen over and over as a martial arts instructor.

It’s the principle of graduated resistance training.

I told everyone that whatever their number was... ten pushups, twenty, thirty-six-and-grunt-through-onehalf... THAT was THEIR number. I told them, whatever your number is... cut it in half and do that amount of pushups every day for one week.

The word, “graduated” isn’t used in the same sense as graduating from school... which implies that you’ve finished something...

Graduated resistance means beginning at a certain, manageable point (like Milo with his father’s calf) and GRADUALLY increasing the difficulty over time.

There’s no definite stopping point, unless you set one.

I suggested using tooth-brushing time as the time to do pushups, winking and saying, “You guys do that on MOST days, right?” The idea was to introduce a habit that’s just as once-a-day as brushing your teeth. Just before or just after taking care of that daily duty, they were to do HALF the number of whatever their maximum pushups had been.

At the Freedom School of Martial Arts, we have a standard that says anyone that wears a Black Belt should be able to do 100 consecutive pushups, all the way to the floor and back up with arms fully extended, without rest.

Now, some of my Students were faithful to the challenge and some were not. At the end of the week I got my report: who did their homework? Who did half of their “max” number of pushups, and did it every day? Then we ran the pushup contest AGAIN.

Like Milo with his calf, we all (I did it too) began with something manageable and small, then added only a little every day... but every day we were expecting more of ourselves than the day before.

I’m sure you can guess the results... those that “did their homework” absolutely squashed those that didn’t, in terms of total number of pushups done as well as a percentage of personal improvement. The rest of my school eventually jumped on the bandwagon and decided to make tooth-brushing time a powerful daily event in their lives. But still, I hadn’t introduced the principle of graduated resistance training.

We had a fifty-one year old man get to over 100 pushups... we also had three boys under the age of six (!) do the same...

Here’s what we did next: everyone that had been faithful to the “half of your max every day” assignment were given NEW instructions: “whatever YOUR number was... ten, twenty, fifteen pushups, whatever... now that you’ve

...and the whole Freedom School of Martial Arts had a powerful encounter with a simple principle: no matter where you are, no matter at what level you begin, YOU CAN DO A LITTLE BETTER. And if you make up your mind to do only one simple thing per

When I first introduced the standard, my Students were flabbergasted. I mean, I had some serious RESISTANCE even there: in their minds. Almost no one could see themselves as EVER being able to do 100 pushups. And because of that, many thought that they should write off the idea of ever achieving Black Belt... because it now seemed more than out of reach, it was out of sight!

But I knew that it was possible do train one’s body to do 100 pushups, because I had done it. So I decided to overcome their resistance...to the IDEA... little by little as well.

First we held a little challenge, a contest in which every Student had to simply

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formed a habit of doing that many pushups every day at the same time... do this as well: ADD one pushup per day.

SO if a Student’s maximum pushup number had been thirty-six, for example, they were to begin by doing eighteen per day for a week. Then, beginning on the eighth day they would do nineteen, then twenty the next day, twenty-one the day after, and so on.

Results?

The fifty-four year old grandmother of twelve that I mentioned before got to 80, MAN-style pushups... The seventeen year old girl did 125 (no knee-touching, fully extended arms and touching a target three inches off the floor with her chin every time)...

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day and add to it along the way, some very extraordinary things can happen.

After you decide.

Remember at the beginning of this article, I said that this secret was employed by PhD.’s as well as bodybuilders and martial artists? Well, the fifty-one year old man I mentioned above earned his black belt at the same time as he wrote his doctoral dissertation. He credits his martial arts training as one of the things that kept him on track to do that.

Albert Einstein understood this principle. He pointed out that if anyone would take just fifteen minutes a day to study a subject that fascinated them... just fifteen minutes, but they were FAITHFUL to that fifteen minutes and spent it to add just a little knowledge every day.. that after a year they would have more than ninety hours of learning logged. That’s more concentration on any one discipline than any college offers in any subject at a time, any semester, and it comes in tiny manageable bite-sized pieces.

How do we eat an elephant? Why, one bite at a time! Inch by inch, as the saying goes... it’s a cinch.

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Bonnie B. Baswell, M.D. Eric L. Caplan, M.D. Heather F. Fink, PA-C

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It is the perfect complimentary treatment to the chiropractic care that I’m committed to providing to my patients and my community.

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• because, in that step-by-step process, the patient’s system finds its way back to true health in a powerful, infallible way.

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• because this BioSequencing technique enables me to determine • because I’ve learned homeopathy each patient’s needs exactly; I’ve and its application in a basic learned how and when to apply foundational process with the the remedies to enhance the emphasis on a progressive mindset effectiveness of the chiropractic adjustment. rather than historic use.

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• because I’ve learned to prescribe homeopathic remedies which are already combined in specific ratios and dilutions which allow for the coordination of physiological and emotional rebalancing to the chiropractic adjustment.

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• because I am trained using aspects of muscle kinesiology and meridian therapy to read and interpret each patient’s system and to honor that patient with treatment in the correct and most natural order for optimal healing.

• because this is a no fail, no guessing, no “cookbook” application; my work is precise because the human body is precise. And I have access to that information with this technique and these remedies!

Are you sick and tired of “chasing symptoms”?

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including jewelry? Do you go to the bathroom before every time you weigh? Do you step sideways onto the scale, jiggle it a little, measure yourself more than once, or any other actions that may give you a lower reading?

Scales are one way to monitor your progress, not the only way. The scale does not tell you how your body is feeling and what it needs. Only you can learn to understand your body’s hunger signals.

SCALE CONTROL

Only you can assess how well you are following your Diet Center program. You determine how you need to change your eating behaviors based on a number of factors, including the scale (i.e. look at food journals, look at inch loss, consider an increase in energy levels, etc.).

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ho’s in control, you or the scale? Some people depend on the scale to dictate their eating behavior. For example, when the scale reflects their weight is down, they give themselves room to cheat a little.

When the scale is up, they get hard on themselves and cut back drastically. Such people also let scales affect their emotions. On bad days, they may be depressed or cranky, and think negatively about themselves.

Scales do not dictate your progress and your future success. You have the control over your behavior.

Instead of making an effort to make the scale have a lower reading, let the scale work for you!

Try not to let the scale control you. Think about how you behave around a scale. Do you take off as much as possible before you weigh,

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During this economic downturn, there is a silver lining. The cost of material goods is lower now than it has been for years. The cost for labor has also been reduced significantly. The result for residential homeowners is the cost of remodeling is at an all-time low. If you remodel during this window of opportunity, you will realize a huge return on your investment. When our economy turns around, as it has several times before, the old adage “Buy Low, Sell High” can really apply to the value that will be added to your home.

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All of our work is covered by a five year workmanship warranty with satisfaction guaranteed. References at your request.

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PHIL HAVENS Flatwork: Commercial • Residential • Decorative PH:/FAX: 719-264-7742 • CELL: 719-310-8866

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We have serviced the Tri-Lakes Community, El Paso Country and Douglas County for 33 years in residential and commercial electrical installation and repair. PH: 719-481-3557

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TLCA is dedicated to creating community partnerships for demonstrating, teaching, exhibiting and promoting the arts and humanities.

It 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 nonprofit 501(c)3 organization located in Palmer Lake, CO. For more information call 719-4810475 or visit our website at www. trilakesarts.org.

TRI-LAKES BUILDING CO. INC.

Commercial contractor licensed and insured. Commercial and residential construction and remodeling. Fine cabinetry and door and drawer repair in our local shop. Established in 1977. PH: 719-481-2671

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TRI-LAKES & GLENEAGLE WELCOMING

WHEN & WHERE: Friday, July 3, 2009, at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.

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

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DOTSERO is as much fun to watch as they are to listen to. The band has performed at major jazz festivals including 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. For bio/photos/info, see:

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DOTSERO will kick-off the 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 sensory experience,” says Stephen Watts, the bands sax player.

Here is a list of the local contractors who work together to help you with all of your residential home repair and general remodeling. Everyone is licensed and insured, and together, we have over 275 years experience. We all promise top-quality workmanship, warrantied materials and first-class customer service.

Proudly Serving the Tri-Lakes Area and Colorado Springs

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1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced 1 large Granny Smith apple 1. In large bowl, with wire whisk, mix vinegar, oil, Dijon, sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add green and red cabbage, carrots, onion and yellow pepper; toss well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors or up to 6 hours.

2. Just before serving, core apple and cut into matchstick-thin strips. Add to coleslaw and toss to coat.

• Each serving: About 45 calories, 3g total fat, 145mg sodium, 6g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 1g protein.

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1. Grade and juice lemons.

2. Place the grated peel and juice in a double boiler with the sugar and the butter.

3. Beat the eggs and slowly add to lemon mixture when the sugar and butter are melted.

4. Whisk until combined thoroughly then continue stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture coats the back.

5. Do not let the mixture boil because it will cause the eggs to curdle.

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consistency.

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emon curd was traditionally served with scones at afternoon tea. It can be used as a filling in a cake or to fill pastry shells. Try folding it in to some whipped cream for a light frosting. You can also keep some around in the fridge for your morning toast or afternoon tea.

There are many recipes for lemon curd. Some recipes will use just the yolks, which make it very thick and creamy. If you want to use just the yolks, use 12 yolks. Using the whole egg creates a lighter texture that will hold its shape better.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!

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By Marge Svenson

1. ASTRONOMY: The adjective “Jovian” is used in reference to which of the planets in our solar system?

2. TELEVISION: Who is the voice of Moe the bartender on “The Simpsons”?

3. MOVIES: Who plays the human mother of Spock in the 2009 movie version of “Star Trek”?

4. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, who rules the underworld?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president died of pneumonia only 32 days after taking office?

6. LITERATURE: When was the novel “Goodbye, Columbus” by Phillip Roth published?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of food is a peanut (which isn’t really a nut)?

8. EARTH SCIENCE: How much of the Earth’s surface is covered by the oceans?

9. LANGUAGE: What is another name for a lexicon?

10. MATH: How many different symbols are used in Roman numerals?

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1. How many consecutive major-league seasons did pitcher Mike Mussina have at least 10 wins?

2. Who was the last National League player to hit a grand slam in a World Series?

3. Name the first NFL player to play in Super Bowls in three decades.

4. In the 12-year history of the Pac-10 men’s basketball conference tournament, three teams have won it more than once. Name them.

5. Name the last time before 2009 that the previous season’s Stanley Cup champion made it out of the first round of the playoffs.

6. Between 1976 and 1982, the U.S. won tennis’ Fed Cup each year. What country stopped the run in 1983?

7. Golfer Gary Player won nine major titles during his PGA career. Which of the four majors did he win the most? (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Where did Paul Simon get the title for his 1972 hit “Mother and Child Reunion”?

2. Name the two 1940s actors mentioned in Bertie Higgins’ “Key Largo.”

3. Which band is best remembered for the song “At the Hop”?

4. Who was John Henry Deutschendorf Jr? (Hint: He was killed while flying an experimental aircraft.)

5. Name the first group thought to have left hidden messages in its songs that could only be heard when the records were played backward.

6. Which song was the first No. 1 hit in the U.S. for Queen: “Another One Bites the Dust” or “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”? (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 June 29, 2009 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Do The Right Thing” -- Spike Lee’s powerful and amazing film about race relations and prejudice turns 20 this year. (Wow, has it really been 20 years?) The film takes place on the hottest day of summer on a small neighborhood street in Brooklyn. Through a series of small and seemingly minor

events, tensions between the AfricanAmerican residents and a white, Italian pizzeria owner and his two sons build until both sides are ready to draw blood. This two-disc anniversary set contains not only the digitally remastered film and 5.1 surround-sound audio, but also more than four hours of special features. I’d be happy for four hours of Radio Raheem playing Public Enemy from his mammoth boom box.

“The IT Crowd: The Complete Second Season” -- “The IT Crowd” is one of the funniest and most brilliant Britcoms ever made. The show revolves around Moss and Roy, the socially awkward tech-support staff of a large corporation. In the second season, the boys meet a German cannibal, watch the gayest musical ever, design the world’s

best bra (almost) and wreak havoc at their boss’s funeral. The DVDs contain outtakes and commentary tracks.

“Eastbound and Down: The Complete First Season” -- Danny McBride scores an unlikely home run with this surprising funny and vulgar HBO series. In it, McBride plays Kenny Powers, a washed-up pro baseball player who, after frittering away his fortune, goes back and teaches PE at his old school.

The deluded Powers still thinks he has a shot at a comeback -- and at his old high-school sweetheart (Katy Mixon), who also teaches at the school but is engaged to the principal. What makes the show appealing is not only the topnotch supporting cast, but the fact that Powers is so obnoxious and unlikable.

And yet, somehow, you keep rooting

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Jupiter 2. Hank Azaria 3. Winona Ryder 4. Hades 5. William Henry Harrison 6. 1959 7. A legume 8. 71 percent 9. Dictionary 10. Seven

JUNE 29, 2009 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Get your facts together and become familiar with them before you have to face up to that interview. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to make that important impression.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. He did it for 17 consecutive seasons.

2. Atlanta’s Lonnie Smith did it against Toronto in 1992.

3. Gene Upshaw of the Raiders played in Super Bowl II (1968), Super Bowl XI (1977) and Super Bowl XV (1981).

4. Arizona has won it four times, UCLA three and Oregon twice.

5. The Colorado Avalanche in 2002.

6. Czechoslovakia.

7. He won three Masters (1961, ‘74 and ‘78) and three British Opens (‘59, ‘68 and ‘74).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. From a Chinese restaurant menu. Chicken and egg dishes are often called “mother and child reunions.”

2. Lauren Bacall and Humphrey “Bogie” Bogart starred in the 1948 movie of the same name.

3. Danny and the Juniors. The song hit No. 1 in 1958.

4. John Denver. Although he was an experienced pilot, Denver’s plane went down in Monterey Bay in 1997.

5. Beatles fans thought they found many messages in songs, beginning with the “White Album” in 1968.

6. “Dust” hit No. 1 in 1980, but “Crazy” got the No. 1 slot the year before.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New information might warrant changing your mind about a recently made decision. Never mind the temporary confusion it might cause. Acting on the truth is always preferable.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a loving atmosphere for those you care for could pay off in many ways. Expect to hear some unexpected but very welcome news that can make a big difference in your life.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Stepping away from an old and seemingly insoluble problem might be helpful. Use the time to take a new look at the situation and perhaps work out a new method of dealing with it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re still in a favorable goal-setting mode. However, you might need to be a little more realistic about some of your aims. Best to reach for what is currently doable. The rest will follow.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A setback is never easy to deal with. But it could be a boon in disguise. Recheck your proposal, and strengthen the weak spots.

Seek advice from someone who has “been there and done that.”

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Coming up with a new way of handling a tedious job-regulated chore could lead to more than just a congratulatory memo once the word reaches the “right people.” Good luck.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) What you might call determination someone else might regard as stubbornness.

Look for ways to reach a compromise that won’t require a major shift of views on your part.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’re still in a vulnerable mode vis-a-vis “offers” that sound too good to be true. So continue to be skeptical about anything that can’t be backed up with provable facts.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Thrift is still dominant this week. What you don’t spend on what you don’t need will be available for you to draw on should a possible (albeit temporary) money crunch hit.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Staying close to home early in the week allows for some introspection about your social life. Sort out your feelings before rejoining your fun-time fellows on the weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It can be a bit daunting as well as exciting to find yourself finally taking action on a longdelayed move for a change. It helps to stay with it when others rally to support you.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of home and family provide you with the emotional support you need to find success in the outside world. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Invest for growth Given the most recent recession, it’s understandable that many people would shy away from investments whose principal may fluctuate. It’s understandable but not necessarily wise — because historically these investments can possibly offer more potential for growth when a recession ends.

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per out of the reverse side of paper that would ordinarily end up • Buy local meats, dairy products in the trash. Decide if software upand vegetables. Wash clothes in grades would let you get another six cold water and dry them on a line months or a year out of your comoutside. Shop garage sales or buy puters. Lower (or raise) the thermoused instead of new. Buy a faucet stat one degree. filter and stop buying bottled water.

Install ceiling fans and turn off the • For commuting, keep your car tuned up to reduce emissions and A/C. increase your gas mileage. Reduce • Install a low-flow shower head. your highway speeds to save gas.

Use a water drum to collect roof Use public transportation, if posrainwater for watering the garden sible, or walk, bike or carpool. and lawn.

Not everything “green” is a money • Instead of using pesticides that saver, however. contain chemicals, look for cheaper and safer alternatives. For example, • Compact fluorescent light bulbs cost more when you buy them, and sugar and boric acid is said to kill you might have a problem getting ants.

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