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HOMELESS ANIMALS ISSUE 406 • AUGUST 10, 2009

by Deborah Stumpf

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nternational Homeless Animals’ Day was initiated by ISAR, the International Society for Animal Rights in order to bring awareness to the pet overpopulation problem. It’s celebrated on the third Saturday of August in many different ways across the country including microchip clinics, adopta-thons, dog walks and spay/neuter events.

The Humane Society of the United States and its chapters around the country also work tirelessly to educate the public about the problems of animal overpopulation, as well as the shelter and adoption placement services they provide for homeless pets.

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priate match between the animal and the adopting household.

Americans love their pets and it is no surprise s 3PAY NEUTERING OF THE PET that over 60% of American households have at s -ODEST FEES FOR SERVICES TO HELP DEFRAY THE least one pet. Unfortunately, due to overpopula- costs of feeding, vaccinations, grooming and tion from a lack of spaying/neutering, there are medications. between 6 and 8 million cats and dogs that enter shelters each year, half of which are euthanized.

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The most common reasons animal owners give their pets over to a shelter are due to moving to a location where pets are not allowed, health problems such as allergies of family members or behavior problems with the animal. According to the Humane Society, most behavior problems can be easily ďŹ xed with proper training.

But many animals wind up in shelters simply due to overpopulation.

When looking for a particular breed, there are s 4HE TYPICAL NUMBER OF PUPPIES IN A LITTER IS many breed speciďŹ c rescues available. Also, as 6-10 and a fertile dog can produce two litters in many as one third of the animals at humane socione year. ety shelters are purebred. s &OR CATS THE TYPICAL NUMBER OF KITTENS IN A LIT Some in the Colorado Springs area, as well as ter is 4-6 and a non-spayed cat can produce three Denver include: litters in a year. s 4HERE ARE MILLION CATS AND DOGS ADOPTED s 3!).4 !NIMAL 2ESCUE #ALHAN from shelters annually. s (UMANE 3OCIETY OF THE 0IKES 0EAK 2EGION #/3 s "ETWEEN AND OF DOGS AND CATS entering shelters are reclaimed by their owners s $REAMPOWER !NIMAL 2ESCUE &OUNDATION #/3 each year. s -AXFUND !NIMAL !DOPTION #ENTER $ENVER s 4HERE ARE BETWEEN AND ANIMAL s &EATHERED &AMILY BIRDS ONLY %RIE shelters in the U.S. s $URING THE S MILLION DOGS AND CATS s $UMB &RIENDS ,EAGUE $ENVER WERE EUTHANIZED IN SHELTERS AS COMPARED TO s #OLORADO 2EPTILE (UMANE 3OCIETY ,ONGMONT million today. s 2UBY 2ANCH (ORSE 2ESCUE 2AMAH

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There are animal shelters in many communities across the state and for all types of animals. A Google search turns up hundreds. Some shelters are considered no kill shelters that seek to ďŹ nd a home or foster care for the animal and do not EUTHANIZE -OST (UMANE 3OCIETIES DO EUTHANIZE Shelters that euthanize are generally mandated to accept any animal, even those that are not adoptable, i.e., aggressive or sick animals. Whereas other shelters will only accept those animals who they feel will be adoptable.

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Thursday, Aug 20 www.monumentarthop.org The third Thursday of each month, May through September, the galleries, restaurants and boutiques of historic downtown Monument stay open until

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

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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 ďŹ rst-class customer service.

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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

MJB PLUMBING & HEATING INC.

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PH: 719-488-2738 • FAX: 719-488-1676

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New Construction, Remodeling, Furnace Replacement and Repair.

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Locally owned, specializing in all types of rooďŹ ng and gutter installation.

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HAVENS S&P CONCRETE CO. PHIL HAVENS Flatwork: Commercial • Residential • Decorative PH:/FAX: 719-264-7742 • CELL: 719-310-8866

OCEAN CONSTRUCTION A Wave of Excellent Carpentry Richard Harding • Insured Independent Contractor PH: 719-243-4075

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BLACK DIAMOND EXCAVATION LLC. Skid Loader Work, Grading, Landscaping, Trenching Post Holes, Boulder Walls, Driveways.

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Professional Integrator in Hard Coat Stucco Systems, Drywall, Masonry and High Performance EIFS for Sustainable Construction.

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*EALOUSY LOWERS YOUR SELF ESTEEM 7HEN you are jealous of another you allow all kinds of negative thoughts overwhelm you: ) M JUST NOT AS SMART AS HE IS .O ONE IN OUR FAMILY HAS EVER BECOME WEALTHY n ) GUESS WE WON T EITHER 7HAT S THE MATTER WITH US 7HY CAN T ) SUCCEED And third, jealousy ruins relationships.

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ROBERT GLEN PAINTING & DRYWALL INC. Specializing in Residential and Commercial Repaints & Drywall Repair and Texture Matching. Professional, Friendly Staff Ready to Serve Your Needs. Serving Southern Colorado Since 1995.

PH: 719-593-8148 • FAX: 719-593-9352 • Email: rgpdinc@msn.com

YOU CANNOT REJOICE IN ANOTHER S success but rather feel bitter about it and covet what they own or have achieved.

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By Dr. Ron Ross expressing their bitter feelings ABOUT ANOTHER S SUCCESS .O YOU HAVEN T 7HEN YOU EXPRESS YOUR RESENTMENT TOWARD ANOTHER PERSON S GOOD fortune your face screws up, your eyes narrow and you look and sound ugly, no matter how beautiful you may be.

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RICHARD PETERSON 719-481-1868 R. Peterson Construction, LLC Licensed & Insured Custom Homes 7 Detached Garages 7 Basement Finishes petersonconstruction@yahoo.com

MARGO’S ON THE ALLEY “For You and Your Home�

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LAW FENCE CO. 20 YRS experience building and repairing all types of fence FREE ESTIMATES 719-520-5538 lawfenceco@yahoo.com

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TLC COMPUTER REPAIR Sales and Service PC Recycling Center 303 B Hwy 105 / Monument Across from the 7-11 719-302-2937

COLORADO NATIONAL BANK 581 Hwy. 105 719-488-4309 Your Key to Commercial and Personal Banking

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VILLA DECOR Polish Pottery Home & Garden Accents 868 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 Mon - Sat, 10AM - 6PM Phone: 719-481-1981

COLORADO CUSTOM ROCK LANDSCAPING INC. Licensed and insured Serving the Front Range area for over 30 yrs.

Commercial & residential landscaping services ccrlandscaping.com Call for a FREE Estimate! 719.598.6871

MORTGAGE

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE Larry E Stiltner Agency 481 Hwy 105 Suite 212 719-481-8382 Bus. Monument, CO 80132 LStiltne@amfam.com

Owners of your local Sears Store. We are fully licensed on all of the following products, VA, FHA, conventional loans, Reverse Mortgages and we can help with any and all mortgage needs.

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More than 25 years of experience in ďŹ ne carpentry, remodeling & construction. Licensed, bonded & insured.

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PET GROOMING DIRTY DOG GROOMING 481 Hwy 105 #206 Monument, CO We aim to rid this town of all them “Dirty Dogs.�

719-481-2968 COUNTRY CRITTERS UPTOWN Gentle Professional All Breed Grooming Serving The Tri-Lakes Area West End Center 719-481-0220

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ROOFING CAMPBELL ROOFING INC. Serving Colorado Since 1984 Licensed and Insured Member of BBB and Chamber 430 Beacon Lite Rd., Ste 110 719-573-9395 PRIME ROOFING, INC. Your local Monument Roofer 24 Years of Experience working for you Licensed and Insured Member of the BBB Call: 719-599-4020

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"ESIDES THE VET S OFl CE THE BEST places to ďŹ nd information about discounted pet care include senior community centers and the local Humane Society.

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SNIPPETZÂŽ HEALTH AND DINING GUIDE pepper in his delicious dishes. One of my favorite recipes that Chef Lassahn created for the X Bar is his Fiery Chicken Bites. The creamy Roquefort cheese dipping sauce coolly complements the spicy morsels of chicken.

Chef Lassahn’s Fiery Chicken Bites is the perfect recipe for a simple, relaxing gathering with friends, and strikes just the right balance between a light snack and a hearty appetizer.

Lassahn excels at opening new Hyatt hotels and creating exciting seasonal menus that complement the location and demographic of the community.

His personal philosophy is rooted in the German work ethic that “prior planning prevents poor performance.�

Although he has a European background, he leans towards PaciďŹ c Rim ingredients and recipes from Chile to Australia.

Lassahn writes new menus for each season for Hyatt Century Plaza’s signature ďŹ ne-dining restaurant, Breeze, as well as for the X Bar, an urbane lounge with a soothing, hip vibe, and the recently revamped Lobby Court and Lounge. He creates each menu so that the venues have their own unique identities. “People’s eating habits have had a big impact on my culinary viewpoint,â€?

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Sauce: 3/4 cup hot sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon Spanish Paprika Chicken: 3 cups our 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 pound, skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/4 by 1 1/4-inch pieces Vegetable or peanut oil for frying Roquefort Dipping Sauce: 1 tablespoon Roquefort Cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped tarragon 1 teaspoon black pepper 6 to 8 celery sticks

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Place the hot sauce, butter and the Spanish paprika in a medium-size pan and simmer for approximately 5 minutes or until blended. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Place the our, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.

Place the buttermilk in a separate bowl and add the chicken. Dredge the chicken in the buttermilk and then dust the pieces with the seasoned our. Shake off the excess our. Gently place the chicken into the oil and fry until golden brown. Toss the lightly fried chicken in the prepared hot sauce. Serve with the Roquefort cheese dipping sauce and celery sticks To make the Roquefort Cheese Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, mash the Roquefort Cheese, leaving some lumps. Wisk in the lemon juice, vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, tarragon and black pepper, and blend well. Slice the celery into 6-inch pieces and serve with the dipping sauce.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Manfred Lassahn. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of ďŹ ve cookbooks. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!â€? television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. The Kitchen Diva is brought to you by Eggland’s Best Eggs, www.egglandsbest.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. MYTHOLOGY: In Norse mythology, what is the name of the mischievous god who likes to play tricks on the other deities?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the island nation of Nauru located?

3. CHEMISTRY: What is the symbol for the element sulfur?

4. TRANSPORTATION: What is the name of France’s high-speed rail service?

5. LITERATURE: Who wrote the satirical Hollywood-based novel “The Day of the Locust”?

6. GEOLOGY: What kind of rock is marble?

7. ART: What outdoor school of painting was led by artists such as Rousseau, Corot, Millet and Daubigny?

8. MOVIES: Which U.S. state was the setting for the 1971 film “The Last Picture Show”?

9. TELEVISION: What is the real name of the presiding judge in the show “Judge Judy”?

10. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the condition known as pedophobia?

Sports Quiz

1. When was the last time both the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees failed to make the playoffs in the same year?

2. Who was the all-time leader in saves for the Atlanta Braves before John Smoltz broke the mark in 2004?

3. How many consecutive division titles did the Indianapolis Colts win before their streak was broken in 2008?

4. Name the last school to have back-to-back winners of the John Wooden award for the top men’s collegiate basketball player?

5. Who was the oldest winner of the NHL’s Calder Memorial Trophy (top rookie)?

6. Name the only American woman to win two skiing gold medals at one Olympics.

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1. What was the first No. 1 hit for The Commodores?

2. Name the group that had hits with “Witchy Woman,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Best of My Love.”

3. What was Brook Benton’s real name?

4. Name the female artist who refused to perform at a Garden State Arts Center gig if the national anthem was played before her appearance.

5. Name the only debut album ever to receive a perfect rating from Rolling Stone magazine. (Hint: It was released in 1969.)

6. Who was “KC” in KC and the Sunshine Band?

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New DVD Releases for Week of August 10, 2009 DOG OF THE WEEK “17 Again” -- Oh goodie, ANOTHER bodyswitching movie! Y’know, for my money, there just aren’t enough of them. No sir. In this movie, Zac Efron plays a 1989 highschool basketball star who is on his way to winning the championship game and a college scholarship. But all that changes when

he discovers his girlfriend is pregnant, so he gives up his dreams in order to Do The Right Thing.

Flash forward 20 years, and Zac Efron has grown up to be Matthew Perry -- ‘cuz that’s how genetics works. It’s true. When I was 17, I looked like Steve Urkel. At 37, I looked like Jason Statham. In another 20 years, I will be Wilford Brimley. After I die, I will look like Betty White. You know, as nature intended.

Anyhoo, after some weird hocusy-pocusy stuff involving a creepy high-school janitor, Matthew Perry is transformed back into Zac Efron, who takes his newfound youth and exuberance and heads back to school so he can micromanage his two kids’ lives and deliver an abstinence lecture to his classmates -- thus fulfilling ev-

ery middle-aged man’s “I Wish I Were 17 Again” fantasy.

Seriously, WHO was “17 Again” made for?

For the teens, it’s just another Moral Message movie shoved down their throats, and for adults, it’s yet another flaccid tween comedy with the added value of a guilt trip about how men should pay more attention to their wives and children. Thanks, Hollywood!

ALSO OUT THIS WEEK “Gigantic” -- Paul “Little Miss Sunshine” Dano and Zooey “I Beat Katy Perry in a Staring Contest” Deschanel star in this indie rom-com about a depressed and boring mattress salesman (Dano) who wants to adopt a Chinese baby, and the stereotypical Manic Pixie Dream Girl (Guess Who?)

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who comes into his life and teaches him Important Lessons. “Gigantic” is one of those indie films that folks at Sundance just gobble up like Pez. It’s Quirky! It’s Whimsical! It’s 16 tons of Quimsical crushing your will to live. And it’ll do it ironically.

TV SERIES “Super Friends” The Lost Episodes “Adam 12” Season Three “90210” The Complete First Season “The New Detectives” Season 4 “Designing Women” Season Two “Pulling” The Complete Second Season “The Best of Make Room for Daddy” “America’s Test Kitchen” Season Nine (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There might be time to make a change. But be honest with yourself: Is it what you really want, or one you feel pressured into making? Your answer should determine your next move.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Loki 2. South PaciďŹ c Ocean 3. S 4'6 OR TRAIN } GRANDE VITESSE 5. Nathanael West 6. Metamorphic 7. Barbizon School 8. Texas 9. Judith Sheindlin 10. A fear of children

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. It was 1993.

'ENE 'ARBER HAD SAVES FOR !TLANTA 1987).

3. Five division titles.

4. Duke (Shane Battier in 2001 and Jason Williams in 2002).

5. Calgary’s Sergei Makarov in 1990 (31 years old).

6. Andrea Mead Lawrence won the slalom and giant slalom in 1952.

7. Tony Lema.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Three Times a Lady� went to No. 1 in 1978.

The Commodores got their ďŹ rst big shot as an opening act on the Jackson Five’s 1971 tour.

2. The Eagles.

3. Benjamin Franklin Peay. He had No. 1 hits on the R&B charts with “It’s Just a Matter of Time,� h2AINY .IGHT IN 'EORGIAv AND OTHERS 4. Irish singer and songwriter Sinead O’Connor.

Management caved and didn’t play the national anthem, but she was then banned.

5. “Pickin’ Up the Pieces� by country-rock pioneers Poco.

6. The “KC� was taken from the last name of Harry Wayne Casey, who formed the group.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Dealing with a difďŹ cult person can be the kind of challenge you Aries Lambs love. Or it could be an energy-draining exercise in futility. Be certain your goals are worth your efforts.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Change is dominant, but so is caution: Proceed carefully, checking each step along the way to avoid encountering any unwelcome surprises that might be lurking along your path.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Divine Bovine might be seeing red at having your crisis-resolution efforts overlooked.

But others know the truth, and they can be expected to step forward when the time comes.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It could be a mistake to rely on someone to keep his or her promise without checking out previous performances.

What you learn now could save you from a painful lesson later.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be well on your way to ďŹ nally making that important decision. Having the support of loved ones will help when crunch time comes. Keep a positive attitude.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking a strong stand on an issue you feel is too important to ignore could inspire others to follow suit. The weekend is a good time to socialize with old friends and make new ones.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling uneasy about a move might not mean you’re having a case of Cancerian wavering. It could be your inner sense is warning you to reassess your situation before taking action.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your pride could get in the way of admitting you might have erred. Best to ‘fess up now before a small mistake turns into a big misunderstanding. Make the weekend a special family time.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Trying to please someone with a less-thanglowing opinion of something you value could be a waste of time. If you like it, stay with it. The week’s end brings an answer to an old mystery.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your sensitive nature gives you an insight into the problems of someone close to you.

Your offer of support could be just what this person needs to start turning his or her life around.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Financial matters continue to need even more careful analysis than usual. Use caution with investment possibilities. A personal relationship might take an unexpected turn by the week’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK: You appreciate the wonders of the world and enjoy sharing your delight with others. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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t’s thought that 8 out of 10 hospital bills contain errors. And it can be worth your while to ďŹ nd them, especially when your insurance company won’t pay.

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Check for duplications and outright mistakes. For example, you might be charged for: • procedures you didn’t have or medications you didn’t get.

again for each item individually.

If your insurance company has denied parts of your claims, it could be due to coding errors. For example, if you went in to have a baby and were also charged for having your tonsils out, the mistake is obvious once you ďŹ nd it.

The insurance company, however, will just reject the claim outright.

If you’re well enough, keep a hospital diary during your stay. Keep tabs on which procedures you have and what medications you’re given and when.

Later you can compare those to the doctor’s standing orders.

If your medical bills are especially complicated, you might need to hire an advocate to hunt for errors. If so,

• a copy of your doctor’s standing orders (you’ll learn what you really were

your state’s insurance department or consumer advocate should be your ďŹ rst step in selecting one.

There’s another reason besides the cost to you to unearth errors in your medical bills: If you have a lifetime cap on your beneďŹ ts, errors can whittle away at those beneďŹ ts.

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