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it funnier. Perhaps wearing a hat on sideways is the key to getting the big yuks, but you’ll never Telling a joke correctly requires a few basic know until you rehearse. You may also want to skills like timing, knowing your material, and tell your joke to a trusted friend or family memalso knowing if the joke is appropriate for your ber and then request honest criticism. Be ready audience. Here are a few tips from the profes- to have your ego bruised a little, but remember sionals to help you get through the next National it’s better to be a little embarrassed in front of a forgiving friend or family member than to be Tell a Joke Day. mortified in front of a small crowd of business associates, or worse yet, customers.

KNOW YOUR MATERIAL Probably few of us possess the talent to write a truly funny joke, and even professional writers all too often rely on material they hear. For instance, Jim Carlson was a comedy writer in Hollywood and wrote much of the memorable material for “Laugh-In” and other sitcoms. His close friend was Morey Amsterdam who played Buddy Sorrell on the Dick Van Dyke Show. One day Jim called Morey in New York and said, “Morey, you’ve got to hear this one.” Jim started the joke and just as he was about to deliver the punch line, Morey piped in with the punch line. Jim said, “How could you know that? I’ve never heard that joke before. It’s a new joke!” Morey responded with, “Jim, I wrote that joke last week.”

IT’S ALL IN THE DELIVERY Take if from a guy who’s bombed on and off stage telling jokes. Delivery is 90% of the battle.

Here are few tips to follow and, most importantly, the usual pitfalls one should try to avoid when telling a joke correctly.

• The first Golden Rule of comedy is worth repeating – know your material. Only the true professionals like Robin Williams or the late Henny Youngman can “wing it” through forgotten material and still get laughs.

• Commit to the joke. You know the material so make sure you follow through to the end. StopSo when you hear a good joke, take the time to ping in the middle of a joke is like serving halfwrite it down as soon as possible. If there’s no baked pizza. Everyone knows what it is and what paper and pen available, call your home or cell it’s supposed to taste like but is disappointed in phone and recite it to voice mail. You can’t begin the end. to successfully tell a good joke without having the complete joke committed to either paper or • Is the joke appropriate for your audience? Your audience could be one person such as your mothother media. Never trust your memory. er, but a joke that yielded big laughs with the guys from work during happy hour may not be right for Mom. Carefully survey your audience, and especially if there are children present, ask yourself, would I want someone telling that joke Okay, you’re getting closer to being the supreme to my children? If the answer is no, then go for joke teller, you’ve got your material and it’s ac- something more appropriate or nix the joke tellcurate, now rehearse. How you ask? How about ing altogether. while you’re driving home and stuck in traffic or in front of a mirror. The pros always rehearse • Be inventive and try personalizing it without in front of a mirror; that way they can see how dragging it out too much or taking detours. For others, or the audience sees them. You may think example, if there is a dog in your joke, you can that your facial expressions are a plus when de- make it a scraggily Chihuahua with eyes that bug livering your material, but when you watch your- out. The more specific you are, the more your self you may discover that a deadpan face makes Telling A Joke... Continued on Page 3

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(719) 481-1981 Telling A Joke... Continued from Page 2 audience becomes involved by inviting them into the story. Remember, your words are painting a picture in the audience’s mind, so use as many descriptive words or phrases as possible to make the picture more enjoyable.

• Original jokes are the funniest, so by being inventive you’ve made a joke new and not someone else’s warmed over bit.

• The “unexpected conclusion” is what helps makes your joke funny. If your audience can see where the punch line will end up, you’re likely to garner only a groan or gratuitous chuckle.

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• Keep your joke short and sweet. Most five minute jokes tend to lose their zing as the audience has started thinking of something else like, “when is this going to be over.” Long jokes need to be captivating and the audience will hang in there with you if you make the story interesting, or if there can be a few chuckles in the middle.

• This is the second most important Golden Rule. If you don’t fully understand the joke, then don’t tell it. Period!

• Never ask permission to tell a joke. Remember the time and place have to be appropriate so just jump in and strut your stuff.

• Never, never, never tell anyone or announce to your audience how funny the joke is. It only makes people defensive or standoffish, and you’ll get little or no laughs no matter how good the material.

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If you didn’t tell a joke Sunday for National Tell a Joke Day, don’t despair. A good joke is a welcome respite on most any day. And there’s plenty of time to use the tips listed here to brush up and become the life of the party for next year’s National Tell a Joke Day which falls on Mon• Never rush a joke. If time is lim- day, August 16, 2010. ited, then wait until you and your audience have more time to enjoy To help get you started, here’s one the joke. that is appropriate and may get a

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The bowlers each bowled their 3 games on freshly cleaned and conditioned lanes, then completed an evaluation form. “The feedback on the forms was overwhelmingly positive”, said PINZ co-owners Al Palmonari & Gloria McCartan.

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• Make eye contact with your audience. That’s the most fun of telling A Priest, a Minister, and Rabbi walk a good joke. into a bar and sit down at the bar.

The bartender looks at the three of • And the last Golden Rule (num- them and says, “What is this - some ber four if you’ve been counting) is kinda joke?” never laugh at your own joke.

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He once shot himself in the foot.

On another occasion, he mistook his wife’s hat for one of the pesky rodents and shot it. Unfortunately, the hat was on her head at the time, and the man was charged with negligent assault.

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--Injuries involving walkers accounted for 87 percent of falls. Canes accounted for 12 percent.

• Get your eyes checked at least once a year. As our vision changes, what once worked in our homes might be dangerous to us now.

One big problem with falls is that the first one sets up a fear of falling again. That in turn may limit mobility and exercise, which in turn decreases our flexibility and strength -- which can cause even more falls.

--Women had more injuries than men, and walkers were the worst culprits: 78 percent of women were injured in walker falls, versus 22 percent of the men.

• Don’t let newspapers or books stack up by the reading chair. Keep things off the floor and keep paths cleared of anything you have to step around or over.

--A third of those injured in a fall ended up being admitted to the hospital.

• Use double-sided tape to hold down scatter rugs. (Best bet: Get rid of them.)

--Sixty percent of the falls happened at home, and there were five times more falls from tripping than from slipping.

• Increase the lighting in your home, and turn on a lamp at the wall switch by the door instead of walking into a dark room.

Here are some steps to reduce the risk of a fall, even if you don’t use a walker or a cane:

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The best bet, then, is to avoid that first fall. If you need help clearing out your space or making changes, ask for it.

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For information and tickets, contact (719) 262-3232 or visit www.uccstheatreworks. com.

Bon Vivant Theater, 3955 Cragwood Drive KCME Radio presents: Music of the Spheres Sun., September 27 from 7 - 9 p.m.

A two-hour program to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. Classical music composers throughout the centuries have written some of their loveliest music inspired by celestial adornments and the astronomers whose exploration has revealed what we know about the universe today.

NASA ART – 50 Years of Exploration Fine Arts Center December 19, 2009 – March 14, 2010 To commemorate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s 50th anniversary, the Smithsonian Institution is partnering with NASA to share treasures from the space agency’s unique art collections. Ranging from the illustrative to the abstract, these rarely seen works communicate the accomplishments, setbacks and sheer excitement of space exploration from its inception to the present.

MOVIES Immerse yourselves in the Space genre.

Enjoy lemonade and popcorn as you relive the space movie classics.

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can change your hairstyle, alter your diet, modify your exercise program, refurbish your wardrobe, etc. But ultimately, you look just like you and you always will.

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You think the way you think. No one processes information like you do. That’s because of your unique experiences in life. The environment you grew up in, your education, your interests, the people you’ve met along the way have all left their impression on the way you sort the information placed before you moment by

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The Stellar Portal and Star Wars Storm Troopers Explore the entire universe in this portable e-Planetarium system. See constellations, moon phases, planets, seasons, the lives of stars, solar flares and deep sky objects such as the Van Allen Belt.

September 12 at 1:30 p.m. – Monument Branch September 27 at 2 p.m. – Penrose Library

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UNPACK YOUR UNIQUENESS

Living in Space plus Star Wars Stormtroopers Calling all future astronauts! Come try to adjust to the microgravity of space with an extracurricular vehicle activity (EVA) space suit and hands-on activities.

September 19 at 1:30 p.m. – Cheyenne Mountain Branch September 26 at 1:30 p.m. – Briargate Branch

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ou are unique – that’s it. You’re not “somewhat unique” nor are you “very unique” you are unique. You are the only one like you.

Unique, you see, is a term that cannot be modified by an adverb of degree or a comparative adverb.

A Nose for Space The Manitou Art Theatre voyages to outer space with this original performance developed for All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) by Jim Jackson and Benjamin Pratt, directed

by Birgitta De Pree. World-class clown Jim Jackson returns as Mr. Guffaw, a hapless inventor who dreams of traveling into Space and sets out to build a rocket ship.

September 26 at 1:30 p.m. – Ruth Holley Branch September 27 at 1:30 p.m. – Sand Creek Branch

For instance, if someone says that you are “somewhat unique” they probably mean you are unusual, maybe a little odd, or even weird. If someone describes you as “very unique” it probably means that you are exceptional in some way…or maybe eccentric, or worst of all, frightening.

But either way, they are not using the word unique correctly. Unique means only one thing: one of a kind. So you can’t be “very” one of a kind or “somewhat” one of a kind.

You can only be one of a kind.

Teens Craft Workshop For the crafty teen or tween: get your hands on your own piece of the All Pikes Peak Read action and create your own cosmic decorations. Make your own space-age necklaces and futuristic bracelets or alien decorations for your cell phones, backpacks, hats, shoes and hair.

September 26 from 2 - 3 p.m. – Penrose Library

moment.

You feel the way you feel. No one reacts emotionally to life just like you, and for the same reasons given in the previous paragraph. My brother and I had the same demanding math teacher in high school.

I ended up hating math and he ended up loving it.

So don’t try to be someone else…be you.

Don’t walk or talk or think or sing or dress or groom or live like someone else or some group just because you think they are cool or because they want you to conform to them. And don’t allow others to diminish the real you just because you don’t quite fit their ideas of what you should do or who you should be.

Oscar Wilde said, “Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.” Don’t allow that description to apply to you.

Unpack your uniqueness. Let the real you shine. Drop the phony imitations of others and be uniquely you!

You’re not your best you can be if you are tying to be someone else; but you are your best when you are totally you. And that is for one simple reason: you are unique – that’s it. You’re not “somewhat unique” nor are you “very unique” you are unique. You are the only one like you.

And that’s what YOU are. You are one of a kind.

You look the way you look. Unless you have a great deal of money to spend on plastic surgery, you can make only minor adjustments to your appearance. You

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• On Aug. 23, 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declare their independence as the state of Franklin. In defiance of Congress, Franklin survived as an independent nation for four years with its own constitution, Indian treaties and legislated system of barter in lieu of currency.

• On Aug. 21, 1903, America’s first transcontinental auto race, stretching from New York City to San Francisco, is completed.

The race was finished by Tom Fetch and M.C. Karrup in two Model F Packards, which traveled an average of 80 miles per day for 51 days.

• On Aug. 20, 1911, a dispatcher in the New York Times office sends the first telegram around the world via commercial service. The message left New York at 7 p.m. After it traveled more than 28,000 miles, being relayed by 16 different operators, the reply was received by the same operator 16.5 minutes later.

“The Shipping News,” about an out-ofluck journalist and father who rebuilds his life after moving to Newfoundland, won the Pulitzer Prize.

• On Aug. 17, 1969, the grooviest event in music history -- the Woodstock Music Festival -- draws to a close after three days of peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll in upstate New York. A total of 186,000 tickets had been sold, but close to half a million people showed up.

ter known as Sting), Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers give their first performance as The Police at a nightclub in Birmingham, England. Sting, nicknamed for a black and yellow shirt he frequently wore to his early gigs, was born in Newcastle, England.

Before becoming a full-time musician, he worked as a teacher and ditch digger.

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• On Aug. 18, 1977, Gordon Sumner (bet-

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• On Aug. 19, 1921, TV producer Gene Roddenberry, best known as the creator of “Star Trek,” is born in El Paso, Texas. Although “Star Trek” ran for only three years and never placed better than No. 52 in the ratings, Roddenberry’s sci-fi series became a cult classic and spawned four television series and nine movies.

• On Aug. 22, 1935, author Annie Proulx is born in Norwich, Conn. Her second novel,

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ROCKRIMMON LIBRARY CELEBRATES TRI-LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTS Much like the people living in Falcon today, prior to 1989 folks would anxiously line up to wait for the weekly bookmobile stop in Rockrimmon. The old 1964 Gerstenslager mobile library would stop

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By the end of 2000, the Rockrimmon branch had seen over 170,000 visitors to the branch. The staff had checked out over 250,000 items that year. The usage of the branch continued to rise each year.

In 2004 the library expanded again.

Additional space was again available adjacent to the existing building so a larger meeting room was added, growing the branch to its current 8,600 square feet. By this time, only four years since it’s last outside of the Safeway grocer store expansion, it had seen an increase offering holds and limited library of visitors to 61%. materials for check out. Without interior lights, visits on cloudy days were difficult and when it was cold the staff would attempt to light the temperamental propane heater, trying to avoid burning off their eyebrows, to gain a bit of heat. But still the Rockrimmon neighbors flocked to the stop each week.

Finally in November of 1989, the library district opened a branch in the Safeway Village shops. At the time it was the largest branch with 5,600 square feet.

This new permanent space only leads to creating the busiest branch in the district as well. By 2000 more space was needed and luckily for the Rockrimmon Branch space was available adjacent to the existing space. An additional 2,000 square feet was added.

To celebrate both the addition and the branches 10 year anniversary, a sock hop was held. The Rockrimmon Rockabration was a one day event that invited the local businesses to help celebrate. Over 2,000 people attended the event.

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he Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) is proud to present a concert featuring Town Mountain. Based in Twenty years later it’s time cel- Asheville, North Carolina, Town ebrate again. 575,000 items were Mountain produces some of the checked out at the branch in 2008 finest “original bluegrass and roots and at the end of July 2009 we had country” music being made today. reached 295,000 items. 180,000 Town Mountain recently took home people have visited the branch so top prize in the band competition at far this year and with the addition the 33rd annual Rocky Grass Festiof the party we are planning to cel- val in Lyons, Colorado. ebrate in September we imagine our total visitor count will be well over Town Mountain members describe 300.000 by the end of the year. the band as a “straight ahead” traditional bluegrass band, with tunes Celebrate with us at our Rockrim- ranging from classic George Jones mon Round-up, celebrating 20 ballads to standard and original years of service at the Rockrimmon bluegrass numbers. The five memBranch. bers of Town Mountain are Robert Greer, guitar and lead vocals; Jed Saturday, September 19 from 9:30 Willis, mandolin; John Garris, fiduntil 5 pm. Cake will be served; a dle and vocals; Jesse Langlais, banpetting zoo, crafts and photos with jo and vocals; and Barrett Smith, a cutout cowboy will be offered all stand-up bass and vocals. Robert day. The Safeway Village stores Greer was named Western North will be offering specials all day as Carolina vocalist of the year in well (Salsa Brava, Slayton’s, Brush 2003, while fiddle player, Josh GoStokes, Squeak, Eden Salon, Ed- forth starred as Fiddlin’ Will in the ward Jones, Sweet Celebrations and 2000 Sundance Festival-featured Slice of Life) movie “Songcatcher.” For more information about the group visit Please note schedule below.

Town Mountain’s website: www.townmountain.net.

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10:00 am Julia Archibald Holmes travels the property.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

10:30 am A Roundup Storytime.

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

WHEN & WHERE: Friday, August 21, 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 (719-481-2665) in Monument and The Wine Seller (719481-3019) and TLCA (719-4810475) in Palmer Lake.

Children’s Roundup Costume contest begins.

2:00 pm Mark Gardner, the singing cowboy, performs.

Annie Oakley travels the property.

n all day celebration of 20 years of service by the Rockrimmon staff and Friends group at 832 Village Center Drive, the Rockrimmon Branch Library.

11:00 am Cowboy Steve performs roping tricks.

9:30 am Bluegrass Band performs.

11:30 am Square Dancing instruction.

3:30 pm The Seven Falls Native American Dancers perform.

9:45 am Opening Ceremony.

12:00 pm First Colorado Artillery Civil War demonstrations.

Cake will be served all day long and Noah’s Ark Petting Zoo will be here for the children.

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3:00 pm A Roundup Storytime.

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e think Tanner is part Dachshund. He has ears that are out of control!

Meaning when he plays and runs they will fold back. Tanner is about 4 1/2 months old and has a had a terrible start in life. He and his siblings were “dumped” and found their way to a kind elderly lady’s house. She kept them for a short while but she was unable to keep them so she gave them to SAINT Animal Rescue.

If you think you would like to bring little Tanner into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-3099 but you might need to use the 719 area code.

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We found homes for Tanner’s brother and sister and now Tanner is waiting for his forever home. Tanner is a really good boy! He will need some training but there isn’t a mean bone in his body. He, right now, might not be good for small children only because he can play a little rough. As he gets older and has some training that will disappear. He comes to you when he’s called. He will run up to you and wiggle all over to be petted. He seems to get along with other dogs and runs through our yard with one of our smaller dogs.

Tanner is fast though! Very fast! He is a tannish brown and has beautiful eyes.

We are not sure of how Tanner will do with cats.

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DOG GROOMING 101 It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Animal Rescue asks the adopter to give the animal a reasonable amount of time to adjust to it’s new family and environment. This is so very important to your new family member as well as your existing family members.

Please visit our website at saintanimalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring.

“The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog.”

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Like everyone else, I’m trying to save money these days, and so I want to cut back on the number of trips my Cocker Spaniel “Jake” takes to the groomer. I take him once a week now. Do you have any grooming tips? -- Sally in Pittsburgh DEAR SALLY: Taking on some grooming tasks yourself can save quite a bit of money and can even make you more aware of Jake’s health. Regular grooming will make you familiar with his coat and skin, and you’ll notice changes that a groomer might miss.

Here are some general grooming instructions to follow: • Brush your dog’s coat regularly: Long-haired breeds should be brushed out daily to prevent matting; mediumand short-haired dogs can be brushed weekly.

• Check your dog’s ears each time he’s brushed, particularly if he has long,

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floppy ears. Look for debris in the outer ear and note if the ears have any odor, signaling possible yeast or bacterial infection (consult the vet if you notice an odor). Gently sweep dirt or other debris away from the ear canal using a clean cloth soaked in mineral oil.

• Discharge at the corners of a dog’s eyes can be gently wiped away using a cotton ball soaked in cool water.

• Brush your dog’s teeth regularly -daily, if possible. Use only toothbrushing gear designed for dogs: A special finger brush and flavored toothpaste are available at the vet’s or the pet store.

• A weekly bath is fine for most dogs.

Don’t use human shampoos; use shampoo specifically formulated for dogs.

• Nails should be trimmed once a month -- a trying task for dogs and owners, sometimes. If you want to try it yourself, have the groomer show you how to safely trim Jake’s nails.

Just these basic grooming steps will keep Jake looking good between visits to the professional groomer. More tips are available from the American Kennel Club at www.akc.org/public_education/grooming.cfm.

Send your tips, questions and comments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to pawscorner@hotmail.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 6 to 8 sprigs of fresh rosemary, soaked in water 3 1/2 cups Kicked Up Bottled Barbeque Sauce (see recipe below)

To Smoke the Chicken: Remove old ashes from the grill, and clean the grate with a wire brush. Add the wood charcoal and ignite. When the charcoal has burned to white ash, place the chicken quarters skin side down on the grate to render some of the fat and crisp the skin.

Add the water-soaked rosemary sprigs and a handful of water-soaked hickory chips to the edge of the fire to create an aromatic smoke. Partially close the vents on the top of the lid of the grill to seal in the smoke.

After 8 to 10 minutes, turn the chicken skin-side up. If the smoke dies down, add another handful of hickory chips. Heavily baste half of the chicken pieces with the barbeque sauce (leaving the rest of the pieces without any sauce, if you plan to freeze them for later use in another recipe).

Move the pieces around to keep them from burning. Grill the chicken for an additional 12 to 15 minutes until done, making sure the meat is cooking evenly on both sides. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www. divapro.com. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir, co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www.dunnsmemorial.com). (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

asmine Garden is the perfect place if you are looking for high quality, healthy and tasty Chinese food without the high prices.

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his weekend, I plan to use my barbeque grill to prepare several chickens. Grilling a few extra chickens has become one of my favorite ways to stock my freezer. I love to place fresh herbs like rosemary on the coals with aromatic wood chips to enhance the smoky flavor of the meat. When the chicken is almost done, I’ll baste some of the pieces with a spicy barbeque sauce that I make using my favorite commercially bottled brand as the base.

The rest of the chicken pieces will be smoked until done, but without any barbeque sauce. I place some of the plain, smoked chicken pieces in freezer bags. I label the bags so that I know exactly how long the chicken has been in the freezer.

I’ll serve these whole pieces, plain or with a rosemary-flavored sauce, over rice, potatoes, pasta or couscous. The grilled chicken pieces will save me several hours on nights when I need some fast food from the freezer.

The rest of the smoked chicken will be used in a variety of ways. I’ll remove the skin, shred the meat, and portion out one or two cups into small freezer bags. The shredded chicken will be used on salads, in tacos, soups, and casseroles, and for sandwiches and wraps.

Grilling chickens and freezing it is a delicious way to save time and money! This easy-to-prepare recipe for smoked chicken ensures that the meat will be flavorful and moist.

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remaining in dish halfway through grilling.

Serve with Grilled Salad if you like. Serves 5.

PORTERHOUSE STEAK WITH GRILLED SALAD

• Each serving of steak: About 315 calories, 39 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat (6 g saturated), 109 mg cholesterol, 425 mg sodium.

1/4 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove, crushed with side of chef’s knife 1 beef loin porterhouse steak, 2 inches thick (about 2 1/4 pounds) Grilled Salad (below) 1. In a pie plate or deep dish, mix chili sauce, vinegar, salt and garlic. Trim all fat from steak; add steak to chili-sauce mixture to coat.

2. Place steak on grill over medium heat and brush with half the chili-sauce mixture remaining in baking dish. Cook steak 20 to 30 minutes for medium-rare or until of desired doneness, turning steak occasionally and brushing with chili-sauce mixture

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TWO

CHARBROILED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS If you can’t find portobellos, substitute large cremini or white mushrooms. Steaming them first speeds up the grill time and requires less olive oil. Serve straight from the coals, or make ahead and enjoy at room temperature.

8 large (about 2 1/2 pounds) portobello mushrooms, stems removed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Place rack in large roasting pan. Pour in enough boiling water

GRILLED SALAD: About 15 minutes before serving, cut 1 large head radicchio into 6 wedges. Cut each of 3 medium-size heads Belgian endive lengthwise in half.

In small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place radicchio and endive on grill over medium heat; brush with olive-oil mixture. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.

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to cover bottom of pan without touching top of rack. Place mushrooms, stemmed side down, on rack; cover with foil and steam in oven, 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in large self-sealing plastic bag, combine olive oil and remaining ingredients.

3. Remove mushrooms from roasting pan and pat dry with paper towels. Place mushrooms in bag with oil mixture, turning to coat. Seal bag, pressing out excess air. Place bag on plate; marinate 2 hours at room temperature, turning bag occasionally.

4. Remove mushrooms from marinade, reserving marinade. Place mushrooms, stemmed side down, on grill. Cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until browned, turning once, and basting frequently with marinade. Serves 8.

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• Each serving: About 90 calories, 7g total fat (1g saturated), 140mg sodium, 6g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 2g protein.

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oatmeal. I found that I liked the Rooibos Chai

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Refreshments will be served. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear old time music played on vintage instruments. Visit our website at www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/plhs/.

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Conveniently located at 755 Hwy. 105, Unit 12, behind the West End Center in Palmer Lake Polycystic ovary syndrome is fairly common. Signs of it are a diminution or complete stoppage of menstrual periods, hirsutism, obesity and large ovaries with many cysts. One of the mechanisms responsible for some polycystic ovary symptoms is an overproduction of androgen -- male hormones. The unwanted pattern of hair growth stems from androgen excess.

FEMALE FACIAL HAIR CAN BE HORMONE RELATED

Idiopathic hirsutism -- hair growth without a cause found -- might be a mild form of polycystic ovary syndrome. That’s a popular theory expounded by many experts.

Rarer causes of hirsutism include adrenal gland overactivity, tumors of the adrenal gland or ovary, pituitary gland tumors and some prescription medicines.

You’re not going to solve this on your own.

You need a doctor to evaluate your hormone status. The appropriate treatment hinges on finding a specific cause.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’m a 26-yearold woman with an embarrassing problem.

I’m growing a mustache. What causes this? I have started to shave, but I worry that shaving is going to make the hair grow faster and coarser. I see some hair on my breasts, too. What can I do about this? -V.K.

Vaniqa cream, a prescription item, gets rid of unwanted hair quite well. Birth-control pills work when a woman needs estrogen.

Spironolactone, a water pill, can counter the influence of male hormones and is often useful.

ANSWER: Hair growth in females in places where it should be found only in males is hirsutism (HERE-suit-izm). Such areas include the skin above the upper lip, the chin, the chest, the thighs, the upper back and the abdomen. Hair in those places is sensitive to the action of male hormones. Common causes for such hair growth are idiopathic (a definite cause not found), menopause (when female hormone production dips) and polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Keep in mind that being a representative payee is not the same as having power of attorney. Even if you do have power of attorney, you will need to apply to be a representative payee in order to have the benefit payments made to you on the beneficiary’s behalf.

When we learn that a person is no longer able to handle his or her own Social Security or SSI benefits, we conduct a careful investigation and appoint a relative, friend or other interested party to serve as the representative payee. This means that if you agree to be a representative payee and we appoint you, we pay you the person’s benefits to use on his or her behalf.

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should be used to provide food, clothing, shelter, utilities and other essential needs for the person eligible for benefits. As a representative payee, you need to be aware of the beneficiary’s needs so you can decide how benefits can best be used for his or her personal care and well-being.

Each year, Social Security will mail you a form to account for the benefits you have received. The quickest and easiest way to complete the form is online, at www.socialsecurity.gov/payee. You can also complete the paper form and return it to Social Security.

As a representative payee, you will also need to tell Social Security about changes that may affect the beneficiary’s eligibility.

This includes things like changes in living arrangements, other income, and resources.

If you decide you want to help someone by becoming their representative payee, you’re in good company. More than seven million people who get monthly Social Security or SSI payments each month have a representative payee because they need help managing their money.

By agreeing to serve as a representative payee, you have taken on an important responsibility — one that can make a positive difference in both the beneficiary’s life and your own.

Learn more by reading our online booklet, A Guide For Representative Payees, available on our website at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10076.html.

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names. Lists of popular baby names going all the way back to 1880 are available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames.

The top ten names for girls born in 2008 are: Emma, Isabella, Emily, Madison, Ava, Olivia, Sophia, Abigail, Elizabeth and Chloe.

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The top boy’s name is Jacob for the 10th year in a row. He is followed by Michael and Ethan.

To see where your own name ranks on the list, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ babynames. Also featured are links to information about Social Security numbers for children, benefits for children, and what every parent should know about Social Security.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What two bodies of water does the Strait of Hormuz link?

1. Name the only time pitchers swept the AL and NL’s MVP awards in the same season.

2. GEOLOGY: What kind of land form is described as a flat-topped hill with steep sides?

2. Who was the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher who stole home in a game in 2001?

3. LITERATURE: The term Bildungsroman is used to describe what kind of novel?

3. When was the last time before the 2007 and 2008 seasons that the Michigan State football team went to back-to-back bowl games?

4. SPORTS: What is the lightest weight classification in boxing?

5. AD SLOGANS: What company introduced the slogan, “We answer to a higher authority”?

6. TELEVISION: What phrase was on the UFO poster in Agent Mulder’s office in “The X-Files”?

7. MOVIES: In which movie was the following line uttered, “Take a chance. Hire the smart, fat girl”?

8. LANGUAGE: “Jarhead” is slang for what kind of military personnel?

4. In 2008, Chris Paul set a Hornets team record with 17 assists in a playoff game. Who had held the mark?

5. When was the last time before the 2008-09 season that the Detroit Red Wings had four players tally 30 or more goals each?

6. Car owner Roger Penske holds the record for most Indy 500 victories. How many?

10. MEDICINE: What would a patient with “ankylosis” be suffering from?

7. The 2009 French Open tennis singles final between Svetlana Kuznetsova and Dinara Safina was the third all-Russian women’s major final in the Open era of tennis. Who were in the other two?

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9. MUSIC: What kind of musical instrument is a sitar?

1. Name the Rolling Stones’ No. 1 hit for 1969.

2. What song was on the Bside of the Stones’ single above?

3. Leroy Brown, “the baddest man in the whole damn town,” came from what big city?

4. How many of the instruments on his debut album in 1978 did Prince play?

5. What do the initials stand for in the name of The S.O.S. Band?

6. Name the artist who sang “Lawdy Miss Clawdy.” Bonus point for knowing the year. (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 August 17, 2009 “The Simpsons” Season 12 -- OK, I confess that I haven’t watched the show in years, but I do buy the boxed sets from time to time.

Season 12 is definitely one for my collection.

There are two versions of this collection: a standard box with a picture of the Comic Book Guy, and a limited edition box that is actually shaped like the Comic Book Guy.

The reason is that Season 12 contains the classic episode, “Worst Episode. Ever” -- the one where Bart and Milhouse run his store after he’s had a heart attack.

In addition, there are the memorable episodes like “A Tale of Two Springfields,” with guest stars The Who; “The Computer Wore Menace Shoes” a spoof of the cult series “The Prisoner;” “Trilogy of Error” -- a send-off of “Run Lola Run”; and so many more.

The Season 12 collection is also jam-packed with goodies: Commentary tracks for all 21 episodes; Easter Eggs (hidden features) on all four discs; featurettes, including “Comic Book Guy: Best Moments Ever,” and “The Global Fanfest.”

“Tyson” -- I saw this documentary in the theater last year and was blown away. Director

James Toback gained unprecedented access to Mike Tyson, and the footage he got is a compelling insight into the mind of boxing’s most controversial figure. It is Mike Tyson’s story told by the man himself. It’s not the most balanced account of his life, but then again, “Tyson” isn’t meant to be that kind of documentary. It is raw; it is intimate -- and a great film.

“The 5 Deadly Venoms” -- If you liked “Kill Bill,” then you’ll love this flick. It’s a cheesy, over-the-top kung-fu movie from 1978 that Quentin Tarantino “borrowed” from when creating the plot for “Kill Bill.” The plot of “5 Deadly Venoms” centers around a student from the Poison Clan who must go on a quest to find the five greatest masters from the clan -- each with his own unique fighting style --

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don’t ask others if they think you’re up to a new responsibility. Having faith in your own abilities is the key to dealing with a challenge. P.S.: That “private” matter needs your attention.

1. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman 2. A butte 3. A novel that deals with the growth of the main character 4. Straw weight (maximum 105 pounds) 5. Hebrew National 6. I Want to Believe 7. “The Devil Wears Prada” 8. A U.S. Marine 9. Indian lute 10. A stiff joint

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. It was 1968 (Detroit’s Denny McLain and St. Louis’ Bob Gibson).

2. Darren Dreifort.

3. The 1996 and 1997 seasons.

4. Muggsy Bogues had 15 assists in a playoff game in 1993.

5. It was 2001-02 (Brendan Shanahan, Sergei Fedorov, Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille).

6. He has 15 victories through 2009.

7. Anastasia Myskina faced Elena Dementieva at the 2004 French Open, and Dementieva battled Kuznetsova at the 2004 U.S. Open.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Honky Tonk Women” topped the charts in both the U.S. and U.K. 2. “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” was on the flip side of the 45 record.

3. “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” in Jim Croce’s 1973 hit, lived on the south side of Chicago.

4. All of them, plus vocals. On “For You” he played more than two dozen different instruments.

5. Sounds Of Success. The band’s first hit was “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” in 1980, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts.

6. Lloyd Price had success with the song in 1952. It’s been covered by other dozens of other artists, including Fats Domino, Eric Burdon, Paul McCartney and the Beatles.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A chaotic atmosphere taxes the patience of the Aries Lamb, who prefers to deal with a more orderly environment. Best advice: Stay out of the situation until things settle.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to use that Scorpian creativity to come up with something special that will help get your derailed career plans back on track and headed in the right direction.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Tension runs high in both personal and workplace relationships. This can make it difficult to get your message across. Best to wait until you have a more receptive audience.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) While change is favored, it could be a good idea to carefully weigh the possible fallout as well as the benefits of any moves before you make them.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good time to take a break from your busy schedule to plan for some well-deserved socializing. You could get news about an important personal matter by the week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Goat continues to create a stir by following his or her own path. Just be sure you keep your focus straight and avoid any distractions that could cause you to make a misstep.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An offer of help could come just when you seem to need it. But be careful about saying yes to anything that might have conditions attached that could cause problems down the line.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A colleague’s demands seem out of line.

But before reacting one way or another, talk things out and see how you might resolve the problem and avoid future misunderstandings.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Sometimes a workplace colleague can’t be charmed into supporting the Lion’s position. That’s when it’s time to shift tactics and overwhelm the doubter with the facts.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A personal matter appears to be making more demands on your time than you feel you’re ready to give. See if some compromise can be reached before things get too dicey.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You continue to earn respect for your efforts to help someone close to you stand up to a bully. But be careful that in pushing this matter you don’t start to do some bullying yourself.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re able to communicate feelings better than most people.

Have you considered a career in the pulpit or in politics?

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Depending on your income level, you may be able to contribute to a Roth IRA, which provides tax-free earnings, provided you meet certain conditions. In 2009, you can contribute up to $5,000 to your IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older.

Once you’ve earned your employer’s 401(k) match and then, if possible, contributed the maximum amount to your IRA, you can begin looking more closely at college savings vehicles, such as a Section 529 plan or a Coverdell Education Savings Account, both of which offer taxfree earnings and withdrawals as long as the money is used for qualified education expenses. (Withdrawals for other types of expenses may be subject to federal and state taxes plus a 10 percent penalty.)

Also, Section 529 plan contributions may be tax-deductible in certain states for residents who participate in their own state’s plan. To make sure you understand the tax ramifications of a Section 529 plan, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor.

By committing yourself to regular investing, and by taking advantage of the various investment accounts available, you can make progress toward your retirement goals while still tackling the high costs of higher education. That’s a “win-win” situation.

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veryone appreciates and respects what grandparents do for their grandchildren. There are a significant number of grandparents who are parenting their grandchildren. It is regrettable that so many parents have abdicated their role, but we are all fortunate that there are grandparents who are willing and able to take over. All of the grandparents that I am familiar with who are raising their grandchildren would rather be grandparents then parents. They are taking on the parental role until the parents are willing and able to assume their parental responsibilities.

Whenever the government becomes involved in children’s lives and custody is an issue, grandparents are an obvious choice as caregivers. Whenever there is or has been a child custody case or a case concerning the allocation of parental responsibilities relating to a child, the grandparents of that child may request an order granting reasonable visitation time. The court will determine if such visitation is in the child’s best interests.

Under certain circumstances, grandparents may file a petition requesting that they be allocated parental responsibilities with regard to a grandchild. These cases involve situations when the grandparents have had physical custody of the child for an extended period of

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In situations where one or both of the parents are fit and able to carry on their parental responsibilities, grandparents have no rights with regard to the grandchildren where there is not or has not been any child custody case involving the grandchild. In the United States Supreme Court case of Troxel v. Granville (2000), the Court stated that parents have a fundamental liberty interest in the care, custody and control of their children.

The Court went on to state that if a parent is a fit parent, the government will normally not interfere in a parent’s decision-making process with regard to their child. This means that courts will not get involved in disputes between fit parents and grandparents with regard to grandparent visitation. As a practical matter, this ruling should not impact grandparents to a great extent because adult children usually get along fairly well with their parents and realize that it is in their children’s best interest to have a good relationship with the grandparents. Most parents appreciate the important role the grandparent’s play in their grandchildren’s lives.

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time, or when the case is commenced when the grandchild is not in the physical care of one of the child’s parents. The court may also permit grandparents to intervene in a case involving the allocation of parental responsibilities with regard to a grandchild. In all these circumstances, a court will evaluate the grandparents’ fitness as caregivers as well as the child best interests.

Another requirement is the cap on your out-of-pocket annual expenses (including deductibles and co-payments). For individuals that amount is $5,800 and $11,600 for families.

If you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren, the community appreciates and applauds your efforts.

This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice concerning your case.

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Annual contributions to an HSA are limited to $3,000 for individuals and $5,950 for families. For those age 55 or older who want to start an HSA and catch up on contributions, an ad- For tax information, look for Internal Revenue Service Publication 969. ditional $1,000 is allowed.

(Note that the qualifying deductible and out-of-pocket expenses still You must be under age 65 and not show the lower figures for 2008, and claimed as a dependent on anyone else’s tax return.

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For 2010, the maximum contribution amounts will be $3,050 for an individual and $6,150 for a family. The catch-up amount for those 55 and older will be unchanged at $1,000.

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