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SNIPPETZ HAS A FEW POEMS FOR YOU! ISSUE 443 • APRIL 26, 2010

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“To have great poets, there must be great audiences too.”

-Walt Whitman

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rom the colonial days of Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor – a puritan to modern day multiculturalism American poets are varied in span.

There’s the 18th century poets like William Cullen Bryant who wrote about the forests and prairiesnot so defiant. To the 19th century greats like Poe, Emerson, Wadsworth, Holmes and Thoreau, who strove to find the American voice and found transcendentalism for the spiritual.

Along came Longfellow and his Song of Hiawatha exploring the landscape and traditions of Native America. It was the likes of T.S. Eliot, Gertrude Stein, who believed in free verse and objectivism as did Ezra Pound and Madeline Gleason all gave the 20th century life and activism.

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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH April is National Poetry Month, first introduced in 1996 by the American Academy of Poetry. The AAP was founded in 1934 in New York by Marie Bullock with a mission to “support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry.” Bullock returned to the U.S. after studying at the Sorbonne in Paris only to discover a lack of interest in poetry as well as the lack of financial support for the authors.

The AAP promotes poetry through other programs such as free poetry lesson plans for high school teachers, an extensive audio archive that includes 700 poetry recordings and various other online educational resources.

TO RHYME OR NOT TO RHYME – THAT IS THE QUESTION It’s not all about rhyming. Poetry takes many “forms,” or how the writing is organized. Some forms are more technical than others. Here’s a cheat sheet for the poetically challenged: • Ballad – a poem that tells a story, similar to a folk tale and can sometimes contain a repeat refrain.

• Epic – similar to a ballad, it tells a story, usually about a heroic figure. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Hiawatha” is an example of an epic poem.

• Couplet – a poem with two-line stanzas that rhyme.

Shakespeare was famous for ending his sonnets with couplets.

• Burlesque is not just for the stage. It’s also a poem that treats a more serious subject in a humorous or ridiculous manner.

• ABC – not as easy as ABC or 123 – this type of poem has five lines with the first word in each of lines 1 through 4 in alphabetical order; and each line is made up of a phrase or words. Line 5 is a full sentence and the first word does not have to be in alphabetical order as in the first four.

• Epitaph – an inscription on a tomb or gravestone written for the deceased person.

• Sonnets are rather complicated, but in a nutshell, they require 14 lines ending in a couplet. Sonnets are found in English or Shakespearean writings.

• A lyric is typically thought of as the words to a song, but a lyric is also a poem that is an expression of the poet’s feelings.

• Haiku – a Japanese poem that has three lines, each with a prescribed number of syllables – five, seven and five.

• An ode is a very long poem or story about a serious topic. The infamous “Ode on a Grecian Urn” by John Keats is a good example.

• Free verse is exactly as it sounds – it can rhyme or not rhyme and it has no specified pattern.

• A limerick can be a humorous poem with a specific set of lines and a finite set of syllables. Lines 1, 2 and 5 have seven to 10 syllables and rhyme; lines 3 and 4 have five

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• Academy Fellowship – awarded for “distinguished poetic achievement” and awards a fellow with a $25,000 stipend.

THE INFLUENTIAL • Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (1830-1886), known as an “eccentric recluse” and “the woman in white,” published a mere dozen

• Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was one of the most influential American poets who successfully combined transcendentalism and realism in his works. He was also a journalist, a humanitarian and an essayist.

He was considered the father of the free verse and the country’s first “poet of democracy.” His most famous collection of poetry, “Leaves of Grass,” was published in 1855 by Whitman himself. He did not indicate his name as the author of this collection. However, he included an engraved portrait of himself facing the title page; and within the book he refers to himself as “Walt Whitman, an American, one of the roughs, a kosmos, disorderly, fleshly, and sensual, no sentimentalist, no stander above men or women or apart from them, no more modest than immodest.” Over the years, Whitman revised “Leaves of Grass” numerous times. He was nearly a teetotaler

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• An Heptameter is one line of poetry that has seven metrical feet. Metrical feet is not measured in inches or even words, but measured in syllables and sounds contained in a line of poetry.

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When a person has held onto an issue for many years, it can seem daunting to ever get to the source of the issue to let it go. The mind can play games and the person can form thoughts that state, “Healing this issue will never happen. I have gone to therapy and I have tried medication and none of it really works.” The first part of the statement is a false statement. Healing an issue is possible, but what happens many times is that the person works on the symptoms, rather than the cause.

If one simply works on the symptom, he or she will just work (as in going through the motions) on the symptom, never feeling relieved permanently. If the person works on and resolves the cause, he or she will resolve the cause and the symptoms.

One area to really focus on is belief systems. Many people perceive a belief system as positive and about values.

Rather, a belief system is a collection of thought forms that creates an imbalance. It creates an imbalance between the heart knowingness and the mind.

The heart knowingness holds love and

compassion. The mind holds onto painful belief systems.

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The collection of thought forms usually revolves around perceptions about oneself and those perceptions create disharmony. When a person acts through the belief system, it creates pain. One example of a belief system is: “I am not worthy of unconditional love (for whatever reason).” Another thought form in a belief system is “No one will love me and I must be saved.” This type of thought form creates a victim mentality and places the power outside the individual.

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After one looks at his or her belief system, then that one should ask what is the investment? What is the hook that keeps one in denial of self-empowerment and self-love? One must ask why do I want to keep this destructive belief system?

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ere’s a fantastic opportunity to catch some fine art by five diverse and interesting local artists: Morgan Brown, Michael Couillard, Kevin Johnson, J. Clark Wider, and Mariya Zvonkovich. Southwinds Fine Art was established in Colorado Springs in the early 70’s by internationally noted artist and gallery owner, J. Clark Wider. The gallery moved to its present location some 12 years ago and promises to be a local gathering for artists on the north end of Colorado Springs, in the Black Forest, and around the Tri Lakes area.

A Tai Yi exercise that can assist with this is Code of Death. Code of Death is for allowing a death and a rebirth. It is allowing the old painful issues to be released, releasing the hook. Painful issues are present because of beliefs, rather than knowingness. Destructive beliefs cause pain mentally, emotionally, and physically. This treatment goes into the meridians and assists in removing the fog to allow clarity to the painful belief systems in order to work on healing them. One must be honest about their destructive belief systems before they can heal them.

As a group, these fine artists cover a number of styles (ranging from ultra realistic to whimsical and abstract), subject matter (landscape, African American culture, still life, figure, among others), and media (oil painting, color pencil, acrylic, chain saw art, watercolor and more). Come meet the artists and talk about their works in an intimate setting.

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The atmosphere is casual, relaxing and fun, set among the pine trees and natural beauty around Fox Run. Come as you are! Refreshments will be served.

Come on for a cup of coffee and networking! Door prizes will also be given. Anyone who makes a purchase will be able to draw for a discount, up to 30 percent. Everyone gets a bargain! In addition, all customers will also have an opportunity to win another piece of art. Drawing will be Sunday at 7:00 pm. (do not have to be present to win) Keep watching for events throughout the spring and summer months, for even more fun. Can’t make it to the sale? Drop in anytime! The studio is open daily. Also please check out the gallery website: www.SouthwindsFineArt.com Remember: 10 am – 8 pm May 1 & 2 Southwinds Fine Art 16575 Roller Coaster Road, Colorado Springs CO 80921 (Baptist and Roller Coaster) (719) 481-7157

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• On April 30, 1789, George Washington is sworn in as the first American president and delivers the first inaugural speech, at Federal Hall in New York City. Observers noted that Washington fidgeted while he reiterated the mixed emotions of anxiety and honor he felt in assuming the role of president.

• On April 28, 1897, the Chickasaw and Choctaw, two of the Five Civilized Tribes, become the first to agree to abolish tribal government and communal ownership of land. The other tribes soon followed, finally throwing open all of Indian Territory to white settlement.

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Using a good cleaning agent, spray the tub, shower, counter and sink well and let it sit to eat through any dirt or soap scum.

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Above the Doors and Doorframes Shelves Cupboard fronts and sides Baseboards

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Glass Surfaces (mirrors) Light Fixtures (Clean out the Bugs!)

Back, sides and base of Toilet Blinds (if metal or vinyl

and very dirty, it’s some times easiest to take them down and soak them in a bathtub a hot water with 409) Now go back to the tub, shower, counter, sink and toilet that have soaked in cleaner. Respray, scrub and wipe.

Clean each item that was previously on the counters before placing them back where they belong.

Empty trash and clean inside and outside of trashcan.

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BLOOD PRESSURE THAT WON’T BUDGE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’ve had severe high blood pressure for many years. I have tried all the medicines you can think of. I am 62 and have had one ministroke. I’m not looking for another. I used to weigh 235 pounds. I lost 100 pounds. I watch my salt. I have tried everything. My family has a history of high blood pressure. Can you recommend anything? -- F. ANSWER: Blood pressure that doesn’t drop by making life changes (weight loss and diet) or by taking three or four blood pressure medicines is called resistant high blood pressure (hypertension). Your weight loss is admirable. It should have reduced your pressure.

Watching your salt intake is also important.

That entails more than not using the salt shaker. It requires you to carefully look for the salt content (listed as sodium or sodium chloride) of all your foods. Commercial soups, frozen dinners, many canned goods and luncheon meats often have a high salt content. Your diet should be one of fruits,

vegetables, whole grains (unrefined wheat, barley, rye and oats) and one where meat and fats are eaten sparingly.

Increase foods with lots of potassium in them: tomatoes, potatoes, prunes, lima beans, kidney beans, navy beans, bananas, oranges and orange juice, spinach, peaches, cantaloupe and broccoli. Potassium lowers blood pressure.

Exercise for 30 minutes every day. Get your doctor’s approval first, and start out modestly. Brisk walking is fine.

For resistant high blood pressure, your doctor has to look for the less-common causes of it. Sleep apnea (loud snoring with pauses when there is no breathing), adrenal gland tumors, Cushing’s syndrome, nar-

rowed kidney arteries and rare tumors such as pheochromocytoma are cases in point.

Go over your medicines. Some medicines raise pressure. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are an example -- Aleve, Advil, Motrin, aspirin and other NSAIDs. Don’t drink more than two alcohol drinks a day.

More than 30 blood pressure medicines are on the market. I bet you haven’t tried all 30 or combinations of them. Some brands come with two medicines in one pill, easing the burden of pill-taking. A new medicine, one completely different from all other medicines, is now available. It is Tekturna. Something must be done for your pressure.

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any people in America remain inactive because current “fitness environments” exclude some individuals from participation in such efforts. “Weight lifting, running, jumping, pushing, pounding … it all sounds exhausting! Mind / Body traditions, however, offer a new set of approaches and environments that make common health practices of exercise and stress management “irritability fun” and effective. Discover the health benefits “non-traditional” exercises await for YOU! NIA – NEUROMUSCULAR INTEGRATED ACTIVITY

One of the underlying foundations of exploring the body and self is through Nia – a form of free dance that feeds your mind and body’s appetite for discovery, expression, spontaneity and improvisation. With regular participation, you will naturally begin to tune into the uniqueness of each moment and find yourself more connected to life through your body. Nia blends martial arts, dance arts and healing arts into one self-expressive movement form. The practice has eight unique stages. When combined, these stages stimulate movement creativity, a sense of vitality and renewal, self-healing. Every beat, each pulse, contraction and expansion of your cells, the movement of your tissues and liquids, represents your body moving, changing and reproducing. Going with the flow and riding the waves of your own spontaneity puts you in direct contact with the sensation of the body. The feedback you receive from Nia, simply put, is “I am alive, healthy and well.”

THE PRACTICE OF PILATES Pilates, the method, is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility, strength, and body awareness, without necessarily building bulk. The method consists of controlled movements specially designed to strength the “core.”

Movements performed in pilates are anaerobic, non-impact resistive exercises, although the heart rate will rise depending on the type of exercises used.

We mentioned the core: The main two key elements of Pilates are core muscle strength and spinal alignment. The core musculature is loosely defined as the spine, abdomen, pelvis, hips, and the muscles that support these structures.

With regular participation in pilates, you can heal your body’s muscular structure

from the inside out. You’ll start to feel “lengthened” and visibly toned with a rejuvenated sense of well-being.

THE ART OF TAI CHI If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-chee). Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion” because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in ancient China for self-defense, tai chi evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of health conditions.

Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. To do tai chi, you perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. There are thousands of variations of all styles and substance of Tai Chi, but one thing is certain. The health benefits of Tai Chi are Universal.

YOGA Yoga seems like a hot new trend, but yoga actually began more than 3,000 years ago in India. The word yoga is Sanskrit (one of the ancient languages of the East). It means to “yoke,” or unite, the mind, body, and spirit. Although yoga includes physical exercise, it is also a lifestyle practice for which exercise is just one component. Training your mind, body, and breath, as well as connecting with your spirituality, are the main goals of the yoga lifestyle.

The physical part of the yoga lifestyle is called hatha yoga. Hatha yoga focuses on asanas, or poses. A person who practices yoga goes through a series of specific poses with controlled breathing. Yoga has tons of benefits. It can improve flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina. In addition, many people who practice yoga report a reduction in stress, improved mental clarity, and sleep better quality of sleep.

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“Creative Aging� walks us through the steps of getting there: letting go of vocational identity, feeling stuck and resistant to change, drawing energy from the past, forming a new vision for the future, moving toward it, taking risks and finding a new purpose.

Full of stories of those who have already walked this path, “Creative Aging� doesn’t so much take us by the hand as it opens f somebody asked me if I want- doors to thinking about what is right ed to reinvent myself, I think I’d for each of us. reply tongue-in-cheek that there are parts of me that could use a tune- The stories are eye-openers as they up, but overall, no. But after reading tell what we can expect and how Marjory Zoet Bankson’s new book, to spot opportunities for making “Creative Aging: Rethinking Re- changes. As the book says, “At this tirement and Non-Retirement in a stage of life, we don’t have to wait Changing World� (SkyLight Paths for someone else to approve.�

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4. Pour into a saucepan with the diced tomato and onion, the garlic and onion powder and the diced green chilies.

5. Bring to a boil then turn the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring often.

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here are very few salsas out on the market that don’t have starches to thicken or vinegar to increase the acidity for a really long shelf life so I like to make my own. I can also control the heat and freshness. If you like a hotter salsa add jalapeños or habaneros in place of the green chilies, habanero chilies being one of the hottest. You can also increase the amount of Tabasco. I like to roast my own chilies because there is more flavor and the texture is better but you can always use canned. Canned will tend to have an acidic flavor.

Canned tomatoes will work also but you don’t have to cook it as long. Cooked tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, which is an antioxidant. Cooking the tomatoes helps in the absorption of the lycopene into the body. You can also get more from a tomato that has been vineripened as apposed to a tomato that was picked and then ripened.

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Dice the remaining tomatoes and onion.

Lycopene is what makes a tomato red and is part of the carotenoid family. There have been studies that have shown that lycopene will help with lowering the bad cholesterol and help reduce heart disease, reducing the chances of certain types of cancer and could possibly help in the management of HIV and macular degenerative disease. I like to use salsa on a lot of different things because it adds a lot of flavor and without adding a lot of calories. Eggs especially.

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at-free sweetened condensed milk and fat-free yogurt trim the fat and calories from this luscious lime pie.

1 1/4 cups low-fat graham cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons trans-fat free vegetable oil spread (60 percent to 70 percent oil) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cold water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 22 Key limes or 4 to 5 regular limes 1 can (14-ounce) fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In 9-inch glass pie plate, mix crumbs with spread, sugar and salt to moisten. With hand, press onto bottom and up sides of pie plate. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden. Cool until ready to fill.

2. Meanwhile, to 1-quart saucepan, add water; sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 2 minutes to soften. Cook on low to dissolve, stirring. Remove from heat.

3. From limes, grate 2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1/2 cup juice; if using Key limes, do not use grated peel -- it will make filling taste bitter. In bowl, whisk lime peel and juice, milk and yogurt. Whisk in gelatin mixture.

4. Spoon filling into crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to set. Serves 10.

• Each serving: About 235 calories, 5g total fat (1g saturated), 6mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 42g total carbohydrate, 7g protein.

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Call Tim Watkins, the Ride Center host, for suggested routes, class schedules, and social ride events.

• In Colorado, it is illegal to mutilate a rock in a state park.

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oin the Palmer Lake Historical Society and the PINZ Bowling Center in a fundraiser to support our efforts to bring history alive as we bring the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua back to Palmer Lake for three days in August. The Chautauqua Movement began in New York State in the 1800s and swept the Nation. The Movement was fueled by educators, artists, musicians, and others who brought the arts and education to rural areas around the country. The Town of Palmer Lake was the home of the first Rocky Mountain Chautauqua in the late 1800’s and hosted the annual event until 1910.

Last year’s Return of the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua brought over one thousand people to Palmer Lake to relive history and experience life as it was over 100 years ago. This years’ event, from August 6-8, 2010, promises to provide a greater glimpse into activities that

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were a part of everyday life in the late 1800s You can be a part of the Chautauqua this year. Last year we held a Vaudeville Show to a standing room only crowd at the Palmer Lake Town Hall. We are looking for talented (and not so talented) musicians, jugglers, performers, etc. (anyone with a unique or quirky act or parlor trick suitable for a family audience). This is an opportunity for a few minutes of fame (or embarrassment) and a chance to become part of Palmer Lake legend. If you are up to the challenge, please contact Mary at marymeyer53@comcast.net. We promise, you won’t be sorry!

Many of the events at the 2010 Return of the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua are free. To help defray the cost of sponsoring such an event, the PINZ Bowling Alley has joined the Palmer Lake Historical Society to hold a fundraiser so that we can

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• If you use Listerine to freshen your breath, you might be interested to know that its original formula is 26.9 percent alcohol by volume bring this three-day event to Palmer -- that comes out to 54-proof garLake at little or no cost to the pub- gle. lic.

On Sunday, May 16, from 2:00PM to 6:00PM you can enjoy two games of bowling and a free shoe rental for only $5.00. PINZ will donate $2.50 of each purchase, as well as $2.00 for each large pizza sold, to the Palmer Lake Historical Society.

Come to PINZ Bowling Center on May 16 and help support this worthy cause, as well as enjoy a fun afternoon of bowling with friends and family.

PINZ Bowling Center is located at 855 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133. For more information, contact PINZ at 719-487-7469.

46TH ANNUAL BLACK FOREST ARTS & CRAFTS GUILD SPRING SHOW & SALE April 29 & 30, May 1 & 2. Hours: 9 am - 8 pm Thurs. - Sat.; 10 am 2:30 pm Sun. At the Black Forest Community Center on Black Forest Rd. (just north of Shoup Rd.).

Admission is FREE. Over 90 artisans and culinary guild members create hand-made pottery, jewelry, stained glass, quilted, knit & crochet items and much more. Don’t forget the delicious baked goods, jams and jellies. Credit cards are accepted.

Due to fire regulations, please no strollers. Visit our web site for more information: www.bracg.org.

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• There are lots of sports fans out there, and a lot of sports to enjoy: football, basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey ... olive oil wrestling?

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• It was in Kitchener, Ontario, in 2006 that the world’s largest smoothie was made. Over the course of 3 1/2 hours and using seven blenders, the folks there made a whopping 195 gallons of the fruity beverage. *** Thought for the Day: “Infatuation is when you think that he’s as sexy as Robert Redford, as smart as Henry Kissinger, as noble as Ralph Nader, as funny as Woody Allen and as athletic as Jimmy Connors. Love is when you realize he’s as sexy as Woody Allen, as smart as Jimmy Connors, as funny as Ralph Nader, as athletic as Henry Kissinger and nothing like Robert Redford -- but you’ll take him anyway.”

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ver wonder why you do the things you do? Why do we give to strangers, or show love to the less fortunate?

In his book How to Win Friends and Influence People , Norman Vincent Peale, says ‘no one does good to others for other people, they do it for themselves.’

Really then, isn’t it somewhat selfish to do good because it makes us feel better about ourselves? I believe there is something more to it than just boosting our egos.

I believe that there is a common thread that runs through all humanity, that binds us together. This thread is our human Spirit. It is this spirit that sees the face of mother who can’t afford to feed her babies and feels compassion.

Or the faces of so many Americans that

have lost their jobs, not by any fault of their own, but because of corporate downsizing, and economic down turn.

Those survivors of 9/11 brought us together as a country, determined to help those families who had lost loved ones.

Many of those people on the planes weren’t calling their financial advisors to find out how their stocks were doing. No they were calling their spouses, children, and friends moments before their certain death, because of love. *It is our nature to love. That my friend is why we help those less fortunate, why we assist our neighbor’s in crisis, and love when the villain is defeated. It is more than simply good triumphing over evil. It is the power of love. Make a difference today in the life of someone you know or someone you don’t know. Do it for yourself, do it for them, but JUST DO IT!.

he Gleneagle Sertoma Club will hold its 6th Annual Gleneagle Sertoma “Spirits of Spring” Wine and Beer Tasting and Auction Charity Event at the Air Force Academy Stadium Press Box on Saturday, May 22nd, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Your driver’s license allows you to enter either gate. Just tell the guard you are going to the Gleneagle Sertoma event at the stadium press box.

“Spirits of Spring” has become a very popular annual event. Highlights include specialties from local chefs, dozens of wine and beer tastings, a professional auctioneer for a live and silent auction, an old-time soft drink and ice cream sampling, and chocolate pairing. The unique and beautiful Blue and Silver Room venue provides you with an excellent opportunity to mingle with local people as well as Air Force personnel who like to dine out and enjoy the finer tastes of life.

You will enjoy tantalizing samples of unique cuisine from local restaurants.

These delicacies will be complemented by an array of wines and beers generously poured by vendors selected by Colorado’s Liquor Outlet on Briargate Boulevard.

The silent and live auctions will feature donations from generous local businesses.

Gleneagle Sertoma (SERvice TO MAnkind) sponsors the event and all profits go to local charities. We are a 501(c)3 organization that provides service and support to numerous charities in northern El Paso County. These include Tri-Lakes Cares, organizations for the hearingimpaired, the Boy Scouts of America,

NEW SERTOMA CLUB FORMS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

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vice organization which concentrates on Hearing Health. While that will be a prime area of support for Legacy Sertoma, the club will also be supporting youth, senior citizens, the arts, and other areas of With Monument Hill Sertoma soon need within the community. to change to a Kiwanis organization, the new club was formed with The club holds dinner meetings bithe goal of carrying on the legacy monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursof service in the Tri-Lakes area that days, 6:30 PM at The Inn at Palmer Sertoma has provided for the past Divide. All are welcome.

36 years. he new LEGACY SERTOMA club held it’s inaugural meeting at The Inn at Palmer Divide, April 8th with 28 in attendance.

The Sertoma (SERvice TO MAn- For more information, contact Edkind) is the country’s premier ser- die Kinney, Ph 481-2750.

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patriotic speech contests through the local schools, and college scholarships for the hearing-impaired. Gleneagle Sertoma also donates funds for low-income people to receive low-cost audiologist services and hearing aids through the Sertoma HEARS program.

Few charities are more important to northern El Paso County than Tri-Lakes Cares. You might not be that familiar with Tri-Lakes Cares. When someone in our area has difficulties, Tri-Lakes Cares is there with food, clothing, utility bill payment assistance, and most importantly – someone who will listen and care. They are truly a bonding force that is a foundation charity for the Tri-Lakes area.

Gleneagle Sertoma has raised thousands of dollars for charities in the past and we would like your help in continuing this tradition. Please invite your friends and join us at our 6th Annual Gleneagle “Spirits of Spring” Sertoma Wine and Beer Tasting and Auction. This is a very worthwhile and fun-filled event. We expect over 250 guests and we’d love to have you enjoy the experience with us.

Buy tickets at the door ($40 each) or call Sherry Edwards (719 488-1044) or Rae Berg (719 488-9879) for tickets and more information.

Local Chefs and Restaurants: A Second Cup, Amuze Bistro, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Fusion World Cuisine, Jack Quinn’s, Ranch Foods Direct, Sky Sox Baseball and Texas Road House.

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3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of turkeys called?

4. COMICS: Who was the Green Hornet’s sidekick?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to fly in an airplane (while in office)?

6. LANGUAGE: What does the Russian term “perestroika” mean?

7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which entertainer once said, “Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.”

8. ABBREVIATIONS: What does the abbreviation “D.D.S.” stand for, professionally speaking?

9. ARCHITECTURE: Who designed the pyramidal addition to the Louvre Museum in Paris?

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1. Name four of the five lefthanded pitchers to win more than one Cy Young Award.

2. Between 2000 and 2009, four Boston Red Sox pitchers each won 20-plus games in a season once. Name them.

3. Name the last Army head football coach to win his first game against Navy.

4. In 2008, Tony Parker became the fourth NBA player to tally at least 50 points and 10 assists in a game. Name two of the other three to do it.

5. Which countries share the longest consecutive streak of Olympic gold medals in men’s hockey?

6. Who won the last Southern 500 NASCAR fall race in 2004?

7. How many Davis Cup titles has Spain captured since 2000?

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1. Who had a hit with “Smooth” in 1999?

2. What group released “Lola” in 1970?

3. Who sang “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” first, an American or British group?

4. Which artist released songs with these locations in the titles: “Phoenix,” “Wichita, “Death Valley,” “Kentucky” and “St. Louis”?

5. Who sang “Wuthering Heights,” and when?

6. Which duo released “Love Is Strange” and when? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of April 26, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” (PG-13) -- Despite losing one of his major players (Heath Ledger), director Terry Gilliam has managed to create another magical film to add to his impressive list of modern classics (“Brazil,” “12 Monkeys,” “Time Bandits” and “The Fisher King”).

The film tells the story of Doctor Parnassus (Christopher Plummer) who, thousands of

years ago, makes a deal with the Devil/Mr. Nick (Tom Waits in a stellar performance) to gain immortality. Flash-forward a few hundred years and Dr. P meets a woman, falls in love and makes another deal with Mr. Nick: He will give up being immortal in exchange for youth (so he can woo his one true love). In exchange for youth, Mr. Nick demands that when Parnassus’ daughter Valentina (the scrumptious Lily Cole) turns 16, she will become the property of Mr. Nick.

When Mr. Nick arrives on the eve of Valentina’s 16th birthday, Parnassus makes another deal with the devil in the hopes of saving his daughter from a dark fate: The first man to seduce five souls will gain possession of the girl.

most romantic comedies, the plot is a bit thin, but the performances of the actors elevate the film to something better than it could’ve been. Streep plays Jane, a divorcee who becomes engulfed in a love triangle between herself, her current beau (Steve Martin) and her ex (the always awesome Alec Baldwin).

“It’s Complicated” (R) -- Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin star in this romcom for the middle-agers. Like

“Why We Laugh” (Unrated) -- This is one of those documentaries that sort of flew under the radar, but is definitely worth a look.

“Pride & Prejudice” (The Restored Edition) (Unrated) -- Considered by many to be the definitive adaptation of Jane Austin’s Regency Era romance, this 1995 BBC miniseries starring Colin Firth as the mysterious Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet is finally receiving the proper DVD release it deserves.

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From minstrel shows to Stepin Fetchit, Amos & Andy to Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor and Chris Rock, “Why We Laugh” is a celebration of the evolution of black comedy in America as told by black comedians. Definitely worth a look.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A problem neighbor might be looking to goad you into an action you don’t want to take.

Ask someone you both respect if he or she would act as an impartial arbitrator for both of you.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Nevada 2. A bruise 3. A rafter 4. Kato 5. Franklin Delano Roosevelt 6. Restructuring 7. Will Rogers 8. Doctor of dental surgery 9. I.M. Pei 10. 590

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SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Randy Johnson (five), Steve Carlton (four), Sandy Koufax (three), Tom Glavine (two) and Johan Santana (two).

2. Derek Lowe (21 in 2002), Pedro Martinez (20 in ‘02), Curt Schilling (21 in ‘04) and Josh Beckett (20 in ‘07).

3. Tom Cahill in 1966.

4. Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

5. Canada (1920-1932) and Soviet Union (19641976), with four consecutive Olympics each.

6. Jimmie Johnson.

7. Four (2000, ‘04, ‘08 and ‘09).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Santana. The song, which featured Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas on vocals, was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks.

2. The Kinks. Al Yankovich did a parody, “Yoda,” in 1981 using a “Star Wars” theme.

3. American. The Exciters recorded the song in 1963, with Britain’s Manfred Mann having the more successful version one year later.

4. Glen Campbell. Other song titles included: “Arkansas,” “Oklahoma,” “Houston,” “Tennessee,” “Hollywood,” “Branson” and “Galveston.”

5. Kate Bush wrote the song as her 1978 debut single after reading the book of the same name. It hit No. 1 in markets all over the world.

6. Mickey and Sylvia, in 1957. It was the only big hit for Mickey Baker and Sylvia Vanderpool, but the song has been covered by others over the years, as well as being used in films such as “Badlands” and “Dirty Dancing.”

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You still might have to deal with some lingering confusion that marked a recent workplace situation. But for the most part, you should now be well on your way to your next project.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent workplace accomplishment hasn’t been overlooked by those who watch these things. Meanwhile, start making travel plans for that much-too-long-deferred trip with someone special.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new commitment might demand more time than you’d expected to have to give it. But rely on that special Bovine gift for patience, and stick with it. You’ll be glad you did.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Those money matters continue to move in your favor. Now would be a good time to start putting some money back into the house, both for esthetic as well as economic reasons.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re earning the admiration of a lot of people who like the way you handle yourself when your views are on the line. Even one or two of your detractors are being won over.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A changing workplace environment can create job pressures. But, once again, follow the example of your birth sign and take things a step at a time, like the sure-footed Goat you are.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking your responsibilities seriously is what you do. But ease up on the pressure gauge and make time for much needed R & R. Start by making this weekend a “just for fun” time zone.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some recently uncovered information might make a change of plans inevitable. If so, deal with it as quickly as possible, and then find out what went wrong and why. What you learn might surprise you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Aspects favor moving carefully and deliberately when making any significant changes.

Could be there are more facts you need to know, which you might overlook if you rush things.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Cheer up. You could soon have the funds you need for your worthy project. Your generous gifts of time and effort are well known, and someone might decide it’s time to join with you.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your inner scam-catcher is right on target, and you’re absolutely right to reject that “too-good-tobe-true” offer. Meanwhile, something positive should be making its way to you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are generous, and also sympathetic to people who find they need the help of others. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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oothpaste and orange juice.

Oil and water. NBC and late night television. These are things that don’t go together well. It has been said that drama and sports fit this category; that the dramatic and athletic do not get along. But in actuality, drama is what we love about sports…

This success is due to the tough tandem playing as a team. With nearly an equal amount of assists as there are goals, there is no perennial “ball hog” in the group. Noelle Limbird, Sammie Lewis, Erika Balk, and Virginia Limbird all look destined for double-digit scoring seasons, and it’s not out of reach for others.

THE GREAT AMERICAN PASTIME Get your peanuts and crackerjacks it’s baseball season! The Palmer Ridge Bears know that high school baseball doesn’t reach into October, so they’re taking the final stretch of the season seriously. The Bears are on a seven game winning streak, and in fine form. During those seven games, they’ve outscored their opponents 77-8, averaging an astounding 11 points per game. Playoffs seem inevitable as they currently lead the Pioneer division with 10 wins. This sets the stage for a two game season ending series against second place Valor Christian. You can see the Bears in game one of the series on their home field at Palmer Ridge High School, Tuesday, April 27th at 4:00pm.

THE GRITTY GIRLS LP Girls Soccer is clearly the biggest story in local High School sports. These girls are tough. Lead

by Head Coach Ian Wale, the lady Rangers have rallied to an unprecedented 12-0 record. I watched the girls in action against a hardheaded 7-3 Castle View team. The Rangers took it 6-2, but it didn’t come easy.

The game was not a game at all, but rather, a fight to the finish. Lewis Palmer played tough, plowing their way through the opposition to get to the goal. With questionable calls, thrilling goals, and spirited saves, the match-up left the spectator with everything to love about the sport of soccer. When asked about the game Coach Wale disclosed, “Not every game is perfect and this one certainly wasn’t” but went on to commend his girls, saying he was “proud of them, the way they keep on scoring”.

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“Lewis Palmer is, literally, running over the competition”

All of this leads to expectations.

Making a serious run at the State Championship is not out of the question. Before all of that though, the Rangers will try for an undefeated regular season. They have three games left to make it happen. I encourage you to go to Don Breese Stadium on Monday night, April 26th, at 6:00pm and catch the girls throw down against Mesa Ridge.

Then, one game remains. April 29th should be a soccer spectacle, as Lewis Palmer takes on a currently undefeated Cheyenne Mountain (11-0). They are the top two teams in the CS Metro Division, and without doubt, a division champ will be crowned.

The spectacular season finale will be filled with excitement, fantastic individual feats, and a triumphant team effort. There will be a victor and a victim; a bold champ and a breakdown. It sounds like the things great drama is made of.

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he national celebration of Arbor Day happens on the last Friday of April, although some states have designated different dates for their own Arbor Day observances. Over the years, Americans have planted millions of trees on this day, improving the environment, reducing erosion and leaving an invaluable gift to future generations. But the concepts behind Arbor Day can also be transferred to other realms — such as investing. So, this year, why not take steps to establish your own Financial Arbor Day? Here are some ideas to consider:

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Plant some “seeds.” Even the mightiest trees started out small — and the same is true of the investment portfolios of many successful investors.

If you’re just beginning to invest, put whatever you can afford, however minimal, into an IRA and a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you’ve been investing for a while but still need to move closer toward your goals, you may have to seek out some new fields of opportunity and invest in them.

Nurture the “roots.” To grow, tree roots need to be fed through water, oxygen and minerals. And once you’ve planted the seeds of your investments, they need to be nourished, too. So, for example, once you’ve opened your 401(k), boost your contributions whenever you get a salary increase. Also consider fully funding your IRA until you’ve reached the annual limits.

Seek out variety. If you look around

your neighborhood, you will likely find many different types of trees.

And that’s a good thing, because when Dutch elm disease or some other ailment strikes one type of tree, you and your neighbors still have others that can thrive. And the same principle applies to investing — if an economic downturn or some other event primarily strikes one type of asset, and most of your money is tied up in that asset, you could run into trouble. That’s why you need to diversify your investment dollars among stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs), Treasury bills and other securities. While diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio.

Be patient. When you plant a seed, you know it will take many years for your efforts to reach fruition.

Over time, your tree will lose some branches and bark, and it will be buffeted by heavy winds, scorching sun and driving rains. However, if it has a strong set of roots, it can survive and grow. You need to show the same patience with your investment portfolio, because it, too, will face a variety of challenges over the years, and at times it may appear beaten down.

But if you follow a consistent strategy, supported by a mix of quality investments that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals, and if you have the patience and discipline to ride out downturns, you can help yourself reach your objectives.

When people use their shovels and hoes on Arbor Day, they create something that will literally last a lifetime.

And the same thing can happen when you declare your own Financial Arbor Day — so get out your investment “tools” and get to work.

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hen you are the plaintiff, you are virtually always the “responsible party” required to “drive” the litigation of your case. If the defendant is represented by an attorney, that attorney will be the responsible party for many required actions. However, if the defendant is also pro se, you are the responsible party and while the court will take a more active role in supervising the “driving”, you still have to do the driving yourself.

When you are in state district court, the rules you need to follow are called the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. These Rules set deadlines and time frames for driving your lawsuit, as well as the order in which certain things must be done. You can look at the Rules online, at the Colorado State Legislature’s website, in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The Rules are found in Title 13 of the Statutes. You can also review the Rules in hard copies of the Revised Statutes or of West Publishing’s Colorado Court Rules – State, at the Penrose Main Library in Colorado Springs. Under Colorado law, the fact that you are pro se does not excuse you from strictly following these rules. You are as bound by them as is a licensed attorney of thirty years standing.

The next step after your district court case is “at issue” is to set it for trial. This setting must take place within thirty days of the “at issue” date. To do this in El Paso County, first you need to find out when your assigned division sets cases for trial. Go to the Fourth Judicial District Court’s website www.gofourth.org; click on “El Paso County Combined Court”; and under “Important Links” click on “Division Setting Times and

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Look into YMCA camps or those run by other nonprofit organizations.

With local for-profit camps, ask about camping scholarships or volunteer opportunities. For example, if you volunteer to work in the kitchen or as a counselor or crafts teacher, perhaps your child’s camp fees

can be worked off.

When paying for sleep-away camp is completely out of the question, there are still ways you can give your child a camp experience.

If you know other families in your situation, arrange with other parents to do group outings or set up a one-day “camp” at each of their homes. With five families working together, you can provide a week of camp experience with only one of those days at your house.

Here are some ideas: • Camp out in tents in the back yard. Remember the S’mores, burgers, water balloons, flashlights (of course) and squirt guns.

• Hike in a nearby state park (ask about ranger-guided walks and talks) for an afternoon.

• Look to your networking group for a one-day theme camp. Members with various businesses can instruct the kids on computers, fashion, art or cooking.

• Go on field trips to visit a farm (ask about the possibility of camping overnight or picking berries), hands-on museum or fire department.

• Host a movie day with rented videos and lots of

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Telephone Numbers”. Scroll down to your assigned division, and note the day(s) of the week and the times when your division permits trial setting, as well as the telephone number to use.

Next check a calendar, and select a date approximately two weeks out that is on the specified day(s) of the week. Draft a Notice to Set

by Telephone, stating the date and time you will call the division clerk to set your case for trial, together with the number of the division, telephone number of that division, the number of days you expect to need for trial, and whether a jury is requested by either you or the defendant.

File this notice with the court clerk’s office, and mail or hand-deliver it to the defendant.

On that date and time call the division clerk, give her your case number, identify yourself, and request available trial dates and times, telling the division clerk how many days you need for trial, and whether you or the defendant request a jury.

The division clerk will give you a series of available dates. You must then “clear” the available dates with the defendant. You can do this by telephone, e-mail, or by letter. After you and the defendant have agreed on dates, call the division clerk (at any time) and tell her (or leave a voice mail), what dates you have selected.

If the division clerk’s number is busy, keep trying that same morning or afternoon. If you get voice mail, leave a message with your case number, name, and telephone number, with your request for trial dates, the number of days required, and whether you need a jury or not. The clerk will call you back with dates. Leave only one voice mail.

After the division clerk has confirmed the trial date, you will need to draft a Notice of Trial, stating that a trial has been set, whether it is a bench or jury trial, the date trial will begin, the time trial will begin, the division in which trial will be held, and the length of the trial in days. You must then filed this Notice with the court clerk, and serve it on the defendant, by hand delivery or mail.

Next week, I shall discuss what happens after your case is set for trial. This article is for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the proffer of legal advice. Consult your legal advisor regarding your particular situation.

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popcorn, or organize a scavenger hunt.

• Spend an afternoon at a local swimming pool or lake.

• Have a crafts day. Search online for “summer camp crafts” for ideas. (Let the kids make their own camp T-shirts.) Check the local big-box hardware store for children’s classes on building things like birdhouses.

• If you’re near a college or university that gives degrees in early childhood education, inquire about any students who need “hands-on” hours for extra credit, or who want to design and run a summer camp.

By arranging a week of camp with a few other families, your costs will be low and your kids will still be able to experience many things they would have at a sleep-away camp.

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