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Well, it happened every year in Dogpatch, U.S.A. Hekzebiah Hawkins was the doting father and his so-called ugly daughter was Sadie; thus, the story of how Sadie Hawkins Day became an American folklore. Of course, Hekzebiah and Sadie are not real – they made their debut Nov. 15, 1937, as characters in Al Capp’s “Li’l Abner” comic strip. Only in America would a comic strip spawn a long-lasting tradition among singles.
ebrations nationwide. The true-life version of Sadie Hawkins Day didn’t include a marriage proposal; it became a day where high school girls and female college students could reverse roles and invite a favorite boy/man to a Sadie Hawkins Day dance.
In 1939, “Life” magazine reported that more than 200 colleges had held Sadie Hawkins Day events in conjunction with the comic strip event. It took just two years for Sadie Hawkins Day to By 1952, 40,000 different venues hosted Sadie spread like wildfire throughout U.S. colleges and Hawkins Day events. Sadie Hawkins Day has high schools. Al Capp had no intentions to keep been referred to as the first of the female-emSadie Hawkins Day alive on the same day every powering rites – years before the feminist moveyear, but his fans did. So, for four decades on ment took hold in the U.S. Nov. 15, “Li’l Abner” featured Sadie Hawkins Day in his cartoon strip, alongside real-life celSadie Hawkins Day... Continued on Page 2
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Al Capp was born Alfred Gerald Caplin in 1909 in New Haven, Conn.; at age 9 he lost his left leg in a trolley accident. His father, an artist, encouraged Capp to develop cartooning skills, and his first comic strip was “Colonel Gilfeather” for the Associated Press. At age 19, Capp became the youngest syndicated cartoonist in America. Eventually, Capp quit AP to ghost write the popular strip “Joe Palooka” for Ham Fisher. In 1934, Capp decided to go out on his own, hatching a lifelong feud with Fisher. He took his idea for “Li’l Abner” to United Features Syndicate, and in three years, 253 newspapers with more than 15 million readers carried the strip. Before long, circulation of newspapers featuring “Li’l Abner” reached 60 million. Some say that “Li’l Abner” was the most popular comic strip of all time. Author John Steinbeck referred to Capp as the “best writer in the world.” Besides Li’l Abner, Daisy Mae and Sadie Hawkins, a few others in the comic strip: • •
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“Li’l Abner’s” tremendous popularity inspired a Broadway musical, two film adaptations and an amusement park in Arkansas called Dogpatch, U.S.A.
Capp also became a high-profile guest on the “Tonight” show – spanning three hosts: Jack Paar, Steve Allen and Johnny Carson. He had a radio show, his own newspaper column and lectured at colleges all over the country. In 1946, Capp created a pamphlet for the Red Cross about his life with one leg. The Red Cross distributed it to amputee veterans of World War II. In 1977, Capp retired “Li’l Abner,” and two years later he died.
THE SONG Although it may not be Grammy-award material, there is an actual Sadie Hawkins song, written by the rock band, “Relient-K.” All the girls in the bathroom talkin, who they gonna take to the Sadie Hawkins. My ears are burning but I kept on walkin, smile on my face and an air guitar rockin.’ The Sadie Hawkins Dance in my khaki pants; there’s nothin better – oh, oh, oh. The girls ask the guys; it’s always a surprise. There’s nothin better, baby do you like my sweater? Sittin in the back of my next class nappin, gotta give a speech then bow to the clappin Told a funny joke got the whole class laughin, think I got a tan from the light which I was baskin The Sadie Hawkins Dance in my khaki pants … there’s nothing better, baby do you like my sweater. Scan the cafeteria for some good seating, I found a good spot by the cheerleaders eating The quarterback asked me if I’d like a beating; I said that’s one thing I won’t be needing And since I’m rather smart and cunning, I took off down the next hall running. Only to get stopped by a girl so stunnin. She said, “You’re smooth, and good with talkin. Sadie Hawkins Day... Continued on Page 3
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THE DRESS CODE Sadie Hawkins Day dress has changed throughout the years, reflecting mostly country-girl fashions from the decades. The garb is a mixture of Elly May Clampett-style (Donna Douglas on the 1960s TV show “Beverly Hillbillies”) – tight mid-calf length jeans and plaid blouse tied at the waist – and Daisy Duke-style (aka Jessica Simpson in the “Dukes of Hazzard” movie version) – short-shorts and the same Elly May-type blouse. Both Elly May and Daisy wore their clothes well – showing bare, fit-as-a-fiddle midriffs.
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SADIE HAWKINS DAY AND LEAP YEAR Sadie Hawkins Day is sometimes mistakenly synonymous with Feb. 29 – leap year; however, Sadie Hawkins Day purists are the first to note that the latter is in November. But both Sadie Hawkins Day and leap year have common themes. When Feb. 29 is added to the calendar every four years, it marks a leap year – and a day when women can propose to men, much like the original idea of Sadie Hawkins Day. As the story goes, the leap year tradition that a woman can ask a man to marry her began in fifth century Ireland. St. Bridget had complained to St. Patrick that it wasn’t fair to make women wait for a man to propose. After a fair amount of persuasion, St. Patrick gave in and set Feb. Sadie Hawkins Day... Continued on Page 4
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29 aside as a day to allow women the right to ask for a man’s hand in marriage. Then, in 1288, Queen Margaret of Scotland declared the same for women in her country. Feb. 29 became a day when Scottish women could propose to a man. The man who refused the lady paid a fine, in the form of a kiss, a silk dress or a pair of gloves – apparently, enough to make up for the rejection.
SADIE TODAY Sadie Hawkins Day is usually celebrated the Saturday following Nov. 9 or Nov. 11. The celebrations are also referred to as WPAs (Women Pay All) or Turnabout, because it was expected at many Sadie Hawkins’ parties that women would treat their date to dinner and foot the bill for the dance tickets. Today, Sadie Hawkins Day is casual and whatever goes.
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work, and “Moby Dick” became a staple of high-school reading lists across the United States.
• On Nov. 10, 1775, the Continental Congress passes a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces for the Continental Navy. The resolution created the Continental Marines and is now observed as the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. • On Nov. 14, 1851, “Moby Dick,” a novel by Herman Melville about the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod, is published. Initially the book was a flop. By the 1920s, scholars had rediscovered Melville’s
• On Nov. 15, 1867, the first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City. The advent of the ticker made up-to-the-minute prices available to investors around the country. Prior to this development, information from the New York Stock Exchange traveled by mail or messenger.
• On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892. Today, an estimated 40 percent of all Americans can trace
their roots through Ellis Island, named for merchant Samuel Ellis, who owned the land in the 1770s. • On Nov. 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington. The long-awaited memorial was a simple Vshaped black-granite wall inscribed with the names of the 57,939 Americans who died in the conflict, arranged in order of death, not rank, as was common in other memorials. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On Nov. 11, 1918, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, World War I ends. At 5 a.m. that morning, Germany -- bereft of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion -- signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiágne, France.
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: This past week, our 29-year-old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Our family is devastated. We thought this was a juvenile illness. What is the long-term prognosis for this disease? Should pregnancy be avoided? She was hoping to start a family. -- B.N. ANSWER: Type 1 diabetes used to be called juvenile diabetes because it often strikes at young ages, but it doesn’t do so exclusively. The name change reflects that fact. It also was called insulin-requiring diabetes because almost all type 1 diabetics must inject insulin for blood sugar control. The long-term prognosis for diabetes is good if the person can keep blood sugar controlled. Diabetes has many complications -- kidney disease, heart disease, artery disease, nerve disturbance and eye problems -- but good control of blood sugar can usually keep these complications to a minimum. Most people with type 1 diabetes lead the kind of lives they wish to lead, and most can be as active as they desire. Nowadays, people with diabetes check their blood sugar routinely and frequently adjust their insulin dose accordingly. New varieties of insulin make it easier to keep blood sugar within norms. Your daughter can have children unless her doctor has told her otherwise. It’s very important for a potential diabetic mother to maintain near-normal blood sugars at the time of conception and throughout pregnancy to prevent any disturbances in the growth and development of the embryo and fetus. These goals
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We recently lost our Landseer Newfoundland to myositis. “Katie” was under a vet’s care for many months, but only in the later stage of her illness was the condition recognized. The vet told us myositis can be caused by a virus or by parasites. Could you explain to me how it could have been caused by parasites, and if so, how we could have known? -- Helga G., Fairpoint, N.Y. DEAR HELGA: First, my condolences on your loss. It’s never easy to lose a pet, and Katie went through a tough time. Myositis is a condition in which a dog’s muscles are damaged by inflammation. The most common form is masticatory myositis, in which the muscles involved in chewing are affected. Its cause can be hard to determine. Myositis can develop after a parasitic infection like toxoplasmosis, or as a secondary issue
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in pets with cancer. Pets with immune disorders may develop myositis. But often, no underlying cause is found. The condition tends to set in suddenly. In masticatory myositis, affected dogs may exhibit swelling of the facial muscles and bulging eyes; they may run a fever and will show a reluctance to eat or whimper when chewing. In general myositis, dogs may exhibit a stiffstilted gait and suffer muscle pain and weakness. They will tire easily. If caught early, acute myositis can be treated using steroid therapy and supportive nutrition. If an underlying cause is found, like parasites, a wound or illness, the vet will treat that as well. Owners should keep a close eye on dogs that have been treated, in case symptoms return. Unfortunately, for many dogs, myositis is a chronic condition. Steroid treatment is life-long, and each dog responds differently to the medication and its side effects.
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beautifully browned turkey is typically the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving holiday table. The presentation and carving of the bird and the distribution of the crispy skin and white or dark meat is a central part of the meal. While I can appreciate turkey, it’s the side dishes that I thankfully look forward to. The fall bounty of vegetables and the traditional recipes that my family enjoys during the holidays are worth waiting for all year. Thanksgiving is one of the only times of the year that my sister, Sandra, makes her delicious fried corn. My mother’s buttery cornbread dressing has been my “aftergluttony-day” breakfast for as long as I can remember. Here are the recipes for my families’ sensational side dishes. Happy Thanksgiving!
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1 stick butter, plus 2 tablespoons 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper Melt the stick of butter in a large, heavybottomed skillet. Add the sugar and salt, stirring well until the sugar melts. Add the corn and black pepper. Dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently until kernels are tender. Serves 8.
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1. Heat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornbread and dried breadcrumbs. Combine the sautéed vegetables with the bread mixture. Stir in the cooled, seasoned broth and any vegetables, using enough to moisten the bread mixture, without making it too wet or soupy. Reserve the rest of the broth. Mix in the poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and beaten eggs, blending well. Add in the diced turkey meat, livers and gizzards, if desired. 2. Lightly grease a large shallow baking or roasting pan measuring about 10by-15 inches with the butter. Spread the dressing mixture in the pan. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the top is lightly browned and a crust has formed around the edges of the pan.
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3 to 4 cups chicken broth 4 ounces unsalted butter 2 cups onion, chopped, divided 2 cups finely chopped celery, divided 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning Turkey neck, gizzards and liver 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onion, celery and poultry seasoning. Sauté the vegetables in the butter until tender. Do not brown. Remove half of the vegetables from the pan and set aside to cool. 2. Add the chicken broth, turkey neck, gizzards and the liver to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the meat is done and tender. Set the broth aside to cool. 3. Remove the neck, gizzards and liver from the broth. Pick the meat from the turkey neck and dice the turkey meat, the gizzards and livers. Use the cooled broth and the diced turkey mixture in the Cornbread Dressing recipe above.
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6. Mix dressing and refrigerate until needed. 7. Place lettuce in a bowl. 8. Peel carrot. With the peeler, peel strips of carrot and add to the lettuce. 9. Chop the tomato into a large dice and sprinkle over the lettuce. 10. Top with crispy onions. 11. Shred Chicken and place over onions. 12. Ladle dressing over the top and enjoy.
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York Yankees swept consecutive World Series? 2. Name the first player to serve as the designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox in a major-league game. 3. Who won the first SEC Championship Game in football in 1992? 4. How many of the Lakers’ 15 NBA titles came when the franchise was located in Minneapolis? 5. Who holds the mark for career assists among NHL defensemen? 6. In 2009, Kyle Busch set a NASCAR Nationwide Series mark of 10 consecutive top-two finishes. Who had held the mark at nine? 7. In the Open era of tennis (starting in 1968), four men’s players have won the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. Name three of them.
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gift set that includes a wee Pixar desk lamp). Obviously, whichever version you pick will depend on how much you love special features, behind-thescenes documentaries, deleted scenes and so forth.
New DVD Releases for Week of November 9, 2009 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Up” -- For me, “Up” is the best movie of the year, and Disney/Pixar has pulled out all the stops in the DVD release. You can get the film in a variety of different packages: a single-disc edition, a two-disc special edition and a whopping four-disc combo (there’s even a
“Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days” -- “Sesame Street” turns 40 this year, and this two-disc retrospective highlights many of the best moments of this iconic children’s program. With more than five hours of footage, including favorite songs, celebrity guest appearances and backstage footage, this is a delightful treat not only for kids, but for parents looking to reminisce. “The Official World Series Film Collection” -- Wow. This 20-disc collection
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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. California and Nevada 2. Baked fruit dessert with a biscuit topping 3. Anemia 4. “Dances with Wolves” 5. Emerald 6. 17 7. Two, Phobos and Deimos 8. Helios 9. Dreamt 10. Puff
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Three times -- 1927-28, 1938-39 and 199899. 2. Orlando Cepeda in 1973. 3. Alabama defeated Florida, 28-21. 4. Five. 5. Ray Bourque, with 1,169 assists. 6. Jack Ingram in 1983. 7. Rod Laver (1969), Bjorn Borg (‘78-’80), Rafael Nadal (2008) and Roger Federer (‘09).
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Live Aid was held in Philadelphia and London in 1985. Funds went to famine relief in Ethiopia. 2. The Rascals, in 1968. The song spent five weeks at the top of the pop charts. 3. Bon Jovi was born John Francis Bongiovi Jr. He’s one of the most giving guys around, having put his money and his support into causes such as Habitat for Humanity and children with AIDS. 4. Singer George Michael, born in England of Greek parents. He was originally half of the Wham! duo, starting with the hit “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” 5. Radiohead is an alternative rock band from England. Their first song, “Creep,” wasn’t initially a hit, but fans demanded it so often that the group came to dislike playing it. 6. Marvin Rainwater, in 1957. A pop, country, rock and folk artist, he’s still performing, writing music and cutting CDs.
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Holiday plans could be a challenge because of shifting circumstances. But a more settled period starts by midweek, allowing you to firm up your plan-making once and for all.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A rejection of your attempt to be friendly leaves you with two choices: Try again, or give up. If you want to make another effort, go slowly. Let things develop without pressure.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The facts continue to be on your side. So make use of them in dealing with any challenge to your stated position. Also, open your mind to the offer of help from an unlikely source.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It could be a problem dealing with unfamiliar people who do things differently from what you’re used to. But rely on that strong sense of purpose to get you through this difficult period.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) There could still be a communication problem holding up the resolution of a troublesome situation. Stay with it, and eventually your message will get through and be understood.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) To avoid neglecting a personal matter because of a demanding new workplace schedule, start prioritizing immediately. Knowing how to apportion your time takes a little while to set up.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A possible change in your workplace schedule might create a chaotic situation for a while. But once things begin to settle down, you might find that this could work to your advantage.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It won’t be easy to avoid some of the pressures that come with change. Best advice: Take things a step at a time, and you’ll be less likely to trip up while things are in a chaotic state.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A recent job-linked decision might need to be reassessed because of the possibility of finding benefits you might have overlooked. Check out all related data to help in the search.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A muchtalked-about workplace change could be coming soon. Be sure to get all the details involved in the process, and once you have them, you can decide how you want to deal with it. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might still believe that your trust was betrayed, although the facts would appear to prove the opposite. But by the week’s end you should learn something that will help set the record straight.
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This is a scary question, of course. And it can cause you to look at all your available financial resources — including your 401(k), which may well be the largest single financial resource you have.
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But before you cash out your 401(k), make sure you understand what’s involved. Your former employer is required to withhold 20% of your account balance to prepay federal taxes. Also, all your 401(k) proceeds will be taxed as ordinary income. And if you’re under age 59½ when you liquidate your 401(k), you may also be subject to a 10 percent penalty. And worst of all, the money may not be available to you when you retire.
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Obviously, if you have no other financial resources, you may have no choice but to tap into your 401(k) plan.
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However, if you can find an alternative way to tide yourself over until you’re working again, you may be better off in the long run by not cashing in your plan. If you decide against the “cash-out” option, what can you do with your 401(k)? Here are two possibilities:
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plan. If your former employer permits it, you may able to leave your money in your 401(k). You won’t have to pay any immediate taxes, and your money can continue to grow tax deferred. But you may no longer be able to add funds to your account. Roll your money over to an IRA. If you roll over your 401(k) assets to an IRA, you’ll avoid paying immediate taxes, and your money can continue to grow tax deferred. Furthermore, you can fund your IRA with many types of investments, as opposed to a 401(k), which may offer only a handful of choices. And when you can afford it, you can make additional contributions to your IRA. Also, when you retire, you may find that an IRA gives you more flexibility in making withdrawals than a 401(k). While there are some clear benefits to keeping your 401(k) with your former employer or moving it to an IRA, neither choice helps you answer the question of how you’ll make it, financially speaking, until you’re working again. If you’ve built up a cash cushion in the preceding years, you can turn to it now, of course. And if you’ve created an investment portfolio outside your 401(k), take a close look at it. You can consider adjusting your investment mix to add more incomeproducing investments, if appropriate. Keep in mind that your portfolio should reflect your risk tolerance, long-term goals and time horizon.
A layoff is never easy — and it can force you to make some tough choices. But if you can help protect your 401(k) today, you’ll be helping yourself tomorrow. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information, contact:
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nder Colorado law, if you have a valid will in effect at the time of your death, you are testate. This means that your estate can be quickly and inexpensively probated (even by a nonattorney), in informal probate proceedings, without any litigation, court appearances, or the like. If you have no valid will in effect at the time of your death, you are intestate. This means that (with few exceptions), unless all of your assets are being held in trust, in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, or have beneficiary or payable on death designations, your estate will need to be formally probated. Formal probate is extremely difficult without an attorney, more expensive (almost always MUCH more expensive than paying an attorney to draft a will), and much more time-consuming. The Colorado Probate Code’s statutes pertaining to intestacy will determine who inherits your probate estate, based on legal relationships and what lawyers like to call “degrees of consanguinity” (i.e., closeness of blood relationships). And to make things really complicated, the results of some of the following scenarios will change effective July 1, 2010!
In most cases if you die intestate with a spouse and children, your spouse still gets your entire probate estate. This is true so long as: (1) all of your descendants are your spouse’s descendants also; AND (2) your spouse has no descendants, who are not your descendants also, living at the time of your death. If some or all of your descendants are not also your spouse’s children, or if your spouse has descendants that are not also yours who survive you, then things get complicated – too complicated to go into here. If you die without a surviving spouse, your children (all of them) will inherit your entire probate estate in equal shares. If you die without a spouse or any surviving children your parents will inherit your entire probate estate in equal shares (unless their parental rights were terminated at some point).
This changes, of course, if you have made a “designated beneficiary” agreement and recorded it with the county clerk and recorder before your death. In that case, assuming no spouse survives you, that designated beneficiary takes the place of a spouse in the above scenarios (this permits same sex partners – or others, for that matter - to have the same rights under the intestacy laws as a spouse). If the intestacy laws would result in the same distribution of your probate estate as you would choose under a will or all of your assets would be non-probate assets, and if you don’t care that your heirs will get stuck with the bills and the time delays of formal probate, then you may not need a will. Otherwise, yes, you need a will! This is only a very general summary of certain provisions of the Colorado Probate Code; please consult your legal advisor regarding the facts of your specific situation. For additional information contact, Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C. Representing Colorado Businesses and Business Owners 719.488.9395
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Other issues can occur due to the property being vacant, especially during the winter months. Many times the former owners strip all appliances, light fixtures, faucets, cabinets, etc. A neighborhood environmental report would reveal if the property was a meth lab, in which case air quality issues can arise. If the home has been closed up for a long period with water damage, another air quality issue is mold. When bidding on a home in this condition, make sure you take into consideration the replacement costs. It can add up quickly and cause a particular foreclosure to be a money pit. In fact, most all bank-owned properties are sold
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email: jimstiltner@msn.com
JOLLY PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
$585,000
719.481.1129
$500,000
www.MasterBilt.com
4.5% FINANCING AVAILABLE • 10% DOWN ON A 30 YEAR FIXED LOAN THE SANCTUARY
THE TREASURE FALLS Ranch Style Floor Plan
1053 Greenland Forest Drive
1133 Greenland Forest Drive
• 4,501 s.f. total (4,391 s.f. finished) • 5 bedrooms / 4-1/2 baths / 3 car garage • gourmet kitchen with slab - granite countertops and GE Profile stainless steel appliances • hand-trowelled textured walls • large master suite with custom 5 piece bath • 3/4 acre treed homesite • district 38 schools
• 3,775 total square feet • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, oversized 3 car garage • gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, custom tile, and hardwood floors • Stucco exterior with trex front and rear decks • Walkout basement on 1/2 acre homesite • Act now and pick your colors and interior options
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