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“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”

- John Crosby

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ccording to the experts in child development and child outcomes, it truly does take a village to raise a child. Research tells us it’s not just parents and teachers who have a great impact on children. It’s a whole lot more – from long-term mentoring relationships to small acts of kindness by a neighbor or community member – that makes a difference in a child’s life.

A MONTH AND MORE July is designated as National Make a Difference to Children Month. This month-long event is sponsored by the Hugs and Hope Foundation, founded by Marsha Jordan.

Jordan, an author, started the charitable organization in

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Make a Difference to Children... Continued from Page 1 2000 after her grandchild suffered from a severe burn.

The Hugs and Hope Foundation provides an avenue for people to give a simple gift to a child who is suffering from a critical illness. Their Web site, www.hugsandhope.org, provides a listing of children who are in need of prayers and contact in the form of wish granting, gifts, balloons and letters. Hugs and Hope calls these letters “happy mail,” and they can make a difference in the life of an ailing child.

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There are many ways – small, big, formal or informal – to make a difference to a child.

WHY ALL THE EFFORT? Children today have a lot to face – drug and alcohol addiction, neglect and poverty, to name a few. The organization MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership estimates there are 3 million children in formal mentoring programs right now; but another 14.6 million youth are still at risk of falling through the cracks and not becoming successful members of society when they reach adulthood. Risk factors they cite include substance abuse, delinquent behavior, dropping out or performing poorly in school and having sex at an early age.

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MENTORING Formal mentoring programs are very successful, especially if the relationship is of a longer term, such as a year or more. Shorter term relationships within a for-

mal program are not quite as successful in changing a child’s future outlook.

There are numerous organizations offering formal mentoring programs for children: • • • • • •

Big Brothers/Big Sisters The Buddy System Boys and girls clubs (i.e., scouts) Career Beginnings BELONG Church youth programs

Seventy-one percent of mentoring is done informally through teachers, coaches, church leaders, friends and neighbors without guidelines or specific mentoring programs. These relationships are also deemed successful.

MEASURING SUCCESS It was Lady Bird Johnson who said that “children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.”

Successful mentoring has been proven to foster positive development in many areas: • More positive attitudes towards parents and elders • Increased helping behavior • Better attitude toward school and education along with fewer absences from school • Increased interest in the pursuit of higher education

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• 27 percent cite religious and spiritual reasons

• Less substance use and other negative behavior

• 22 percent were helped by someone in their youth

• Less violent behavior

And, 96 percent of those who mentor would recommend mentoring to others.

WHO ARE THE MENTORS? According to a 2005 study conducted by MENTOR, the majority of both formal and informal mentors tend to be in the baby boomer age range with the next highest percentage in the 35-44 range.

The 18-24 age group attracts mostly the informal mentor. Along with the 18-24 age range, the 65 and older group are generally the least likely to mentor a child.

About 60 percent of informal mentors report some type of other relationship with their mentees, i.e., friends, neighbors or family members; and only about 21 percent of the formal mentors had a prior relationship with their mentees.

The same study gives insight into what motivates a mentor: • 82 percent want to help young people succeed • 76 percent want to make a difference in someone’s life • 43 percent want to give back to the community

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day of fun for the whole family is planned for Saturday July 17 at the new Benet Hill Monastery and Ministry Center. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Monastery will throw open its doors to welcome the community and celebrate summer at the first annual “Picnic in the Pines” event at the Benet Pines Retreat Center located in the Black Forest area at 3190 Benet Lane in northeast Colorado Springs.

According to Sr. Rose Ann Barmann, the Monastery’s Development Director, “this family centered event will offer loads of fun, fellowship and entertainment for kids and adults of all ages!”

“With all-you-can eat BBQ, beer, wine and beverages, ‘Picnic in the Pines’ promises to be a great day in a magnificent woodland setting,” said Barmann.

Entertainment ranges from music by the New Horizons Combo Band, carriage rides, games for all ages including face painting and treasure hunts, an antique car show, a pig roast, bounce house, “Wacky Trikes” and nature walks. There will be plenty of free parking and a free shuttle bus.

In addition, tickets for a drawing may be purchased for just $10 apiece, whether or not you plan to attend the event. Drawing items include a one-week stay in a gorgeous new condo in Costa Rica; a gourmet dinner at Benet Hill with Bishop Hanifen, Rabbi Hirsch and Reverend Trigg; several beautiful quilts and handmade stained glass; certificates for photo sessions, golf and accommodations and meals at several area hotels. Drawing items can be viewed at www.benethillmonastery.org.

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Event Chairperson Joan Klein stated that “Picnic in the Pines” will also showcase Benet Hill’s new facilities. Said Klein, “Funds raised through this event and the drawing will provide much-needed support for the important programs and services offered to the community by the ministries of Benet Hill.”

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t is quite common for most individuals to experience mild irritation at one point or another. One can become irritated with a person or an event. Most people work through that irritation and move on. In some cases, a person may not move on. That person may experience ongoing frustration at a spouse, child, parent, sibling, friend, or co-worker.

The Benedictine sisterhood has been an important part of religious life in Colorado when the Sisters brought their education ministry to the state nearly 100 years ago.

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Benet Hill is rooted in over 1500 years of the Benedictine Tradition that was born in the hearts of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, “to seek God in community.”

Why do people choose to hold onto frustration? One reason is that the person does not see herself or himself as having a choice. He or she blames the person and expects the person to change. Showing or suppressing irritation and blaming someone for it will not change an individual. The only way one can let go of constant irritation is to take responsibility for having it and then letting go of expectations of that other person or people.

“Because Retreat Ministry has been an integral part of “Benet Pines’ for many years, it best exemplifies the key elements of our mission: hospitality, community and openness to all cultures and faiths,” said Sr. Anne Stedman, OSB, Prioress. The new location opened in October 2009.

For example, one may have constant irritation at one’s spouse or partner.

The one who has the irritation may become triggered at the spouse or partner for the smallest reasons. Perhaps that person was eating too loudly, snoring, breathing too hard, left dirty dishes, went shopping again, whined, or some other behavior. The spouse or partner already carries an irritation so then he or she becomes triggered which may create an argument, a blow-up, or more suppression on the spouse or partner’s part. Whether an argument, blow-up, or suppression occurs, it most likely will not resolve the issue; exasperate it, yes, but not resolve it.

The community is welcome and invited to attend this wonderful event. Tickets may be purchased online at www.benethillmonastery.org or by calling 719-574-2037.

Ticket prices range from $25 for individuals to $100 for an entire family residing in the same household. Children under the age of five will be admitted for free.

Along with chairperson Joan Klein and Sr. Rose Ann Barmann, the “Picnic in the Pines” committee includes volunteers Julie Armstrong, Leslie Bent, Theresa Brown, Mary Beth Cipoletti, Chris Cipoletti, Janet Conover, Shay Dickerson, Lauren Giusti, Marty Kiernan, Sue Kiernan, Bliss Krucas, Cathy Marta, Mary Parsons, Jim Rocklin, Maryann Stadjuhar, Katie Stuart, Michel Tomsic and Gene Tourville.

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The constant irritation can bring difficulty to the body. The irritation can add heat to the body to where the person feels uncomfortable. It can also create skin issues, headaches, and lead to other habits such as nail biting. The person experiencing the irritation may or may not be short tempered. It depends on how the person uses the irritation.

If the person is suppressing the irritation, the energy of it backs up into the body. Over a period of time, it will start affecting the liver. The amount of time it takes to affect the liver depends on the genetic structure of the body and the tendencies of the person who is irritated.

A Tai Yi treatment that works with this is Dust of Liver. Dust of Liver refers to dust on the liver. The dust refers to irritation. The dust heats up the liver, which can then create issues with it and the gallbladder. The person may or may not experience gallstones as a result.

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THE PALMER LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS “A HISTORY OF THE SHAMROCK RANCH AND LOCAL HOMESTEADERS” Join the Palmer Lake Historical Society for an informative journey back in time as David Wismer presents the results of his research into the history of the Shamrock Ranch and the homesteaders who settled in the area from the 1870’s. The beginnings of what is now Shamrock Ranch were traced to New Jersey lumberman Calvin Husted, who came to Colorado as part of the Pikes Peak gold rush. Husted instead began homesteading what is now the ranch headquarters in 1865. Much of the rest of the current ranch was acquired in 1870 by the Colorado Pinery Trust, headed by General William Palmer.

By the mid-1880s, Husted acquired additional land to assemble the 771-acre Evergreen Ranch. Husted raised cattle and horses on his ranch, and operated a nearby

sawmill before forming a partnership and expanding the land holdings to more than 2,500 acres. Husted built a lumberyard and mansion in what is now Old Colorado City, became a county commissioner and amassed a fortune for the times estimated at $65,000 to $75,000. He later lost much of his fortune and was forced to sell the ranch in 1904. The land has changed hands several times since then. While owned by James McCullough, a man proud of his Irish heritage, the ranch was renamed the Shamrock Ranch - the name it bears today.

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• On July 15, 1606, the great Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn is born in Leiden. Rembrandt completed more than 600 paintings, many of them portraits or self-portraits. By the age of 22, he was accomplished enough to take on his own students.

• On July 12, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signs into law a measure calling for the awarding of a U.S. Army Medal of Honor. The first U.S. Army soldiers to receive the honor were six members of a Union raiding party who had penetrated deep into Tennessee and Georgia to destroy bridges and railroad tracks.

• On July 14, 1881, Sheriff Pat Garrett kills Henry McCarty, known as Billy the Kid. Garrett had been tracking the Kid for three months after the gunslinger had escaped from prison only days before his scheduled execution. At the trial, the judge had sentenced Billy the Kid to hang until “you are dead, dead, dead.” Billy reportedly responded, “And you can go to hell, hell, hell.”

• On July 17, 1938, glory-seeking flier

Douglas Corrigan takes off from New York headed for California. Twenty-eight hours later, Corrigan landed his plane in Dublin, Ireland and exclaimed, “Just got in from New York. Where am I?” By the time “Wrong Way” Corrigan and his crated plane returned to New York by ship, he was a national celebrity.

• On July 18, 1940, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who first took office in 1933 as America’s 32nd president, is nominated for an unprecedented third term. Roosevelt would eventually be elected to a record four terms, the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms.

• On July 16, 1967, actor and comedian Will Ferrell is born in Irvine, Calif. After rising to fame on TV’s “Saturday Night Live,” Ferrell starred in a string of bigscreen comedies, including “Anchorman,” “Old School” and “Talladega Nights.”

• On July 13, 1990, the romantic-thriller “Ghost,” starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg, opens in theaters across the United States. The film, about a woman who communicates with her murdered husband through a psychic, received multiple Academy Award nominations. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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During the Civil War, a young man named Roswell McIntyre was drafted into the NYC Cavalry. The war was not going well. Roswell panicked and became frightened and ran. He was later court-martialed and condemned to be executed for desertion. McIntyre’s mother appealed to President Lincoln.

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FINGER-LICKIN’ CHICKEN The brining and chicken prep steps shouldn’t be skipped for the most flavorful chicken and the best results. These steps can be done a day in advance or before leaving for the day, if you want fried chicken for dinner.

2 tablespoons table salt 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 2 tablespoons hot sauce 3 bay leaves 1 quart low-fat buttermilk 1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds, giblets discarded, washed and cut into pieces -- breast pieces in half) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Refined peanut oil or vegetable shortening (about 12 cups) To Make the Brining Mixture: In a large zipper-lock plastic bag, combine salt, poultry seasoning, hot sauce and bay leaves. Shake the bag to mix the spices thoroughly. Add 3 3/4 cups of the buttermilk into the bag, reserving 1/4 cup. Stir or shake with the bag sealed until the salt is completely dissolved. Immerse the chicken in the mixture. Place the bag of chicken pieces in a large baking pan to prevent leaks.

Refrigerate 1 hour or up to 8 hours to allow the pieces to become fully seasoned.

To Prepare the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk brine and shake off excess. Place the pieces in single layer on large wire rack set over a

Coating and Frying the Chicken: 1. Mix together the flour, poultry seasoning, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper in a large, shallow dish. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk. Combine the ingredients with your fingertips. The buttermilk will make the flour mixture thick and slightly lumpy. Working in batches of 3, drop the chicken pieces in the flour. Press both sides of the chicken pieces into the flour and lumpy pieces to coat. Gently shake excess flour from each piece.

2. Adjust oven rack to middle position, set second wire rack over second rimmed baking sheet, and place on oven rack. Heat the oven to 200 F to keep chicken warm while frying in batches.

Line a large plate with double layer of paper towels to drain the fried chicken pieces on after removing them from the oil.

3. Pour 3/4-inches of oil in a large, 8-quart, cast-iron Dutch oven with a diameter of about 12 inches or into a deep-fat fryer. Heat the oil to 375 F over medium-high heat. Place a few of the dark meat chicken pieces, skin-side down, in the oil. Do not crowd the chicken. Cover with a heavy lid. Reduce the heat to medium, and fry.

4. After about 3 minutes, lift the chicken pieces with tongs to check for even browning; rearrange if some pieces are browning faster than others. Check the oil temperature with a thermometer after the first 6 minutes of frying. The oil should be about 325¡F., adjust the temperature by turning the heat up or down as necessary. Continue cooking for another 4 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown.

5. Turn the chicken pieces over and continue to fry, with the pan uncovered, until chicken pieces are deep golden brown on the second side, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate; let stand 2 minutes to drain, then transfer to rack in warm oven.

6. Replace paper-towel lining on plate. Return oil to 375 F and fry remaining pieces, transferring pieces to paper towel-lined plate to drain, then transferring to wire rack. Cool chicken pieces on wire rack (outside oven) about 5 minutes and serve. Serves 4 to 6. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The New African-American Kitchen.” She is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. LITERATURE: In which of Shakespeare’s plays does the character Titania appear?

1. Name the last Yankees player before Melky Cabrera in 2009 to hit for the cycle in a game.

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was Edmond Hoyle’s relationship with games?

2. In 2009, the Tampa Bay Rays became the fastest team in majorleague history to amass 100 stolen bases and 100 home runs in a season (77 games). Whose record did the Rays break?

3. MEDICAL: In human beings, what does a lack of iodine cause?

4. HISTORY: What was the first country to allow women to vote?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the adjective used to describe horses?

6. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest World Heritage Area in the world?

7. LANGUAGE: What is sonography more often known as?

8. MOVIES: What was the name of the princess in the animated classic “Sleeping Beauty”?

9. LEGAL: What is an inquest?

3. Name the six NFL teams that, entering 2010, had gone the past five years without recording a losing season.

4. Arizona State point guard Derek Glasser set a school record in the 2009-10 season for career assists (551). Who had held the mark?

5. Carolina’s Cam Ward set a franchise record in 2010 for most career victories by a Hurricanes goalie. Who had been the leader?

6. When was the last time before 2010 that the U.S. won Olympic gold in the four-man bobsled event?

10. MUSIC: In what 1960s song was the character “Little Jackie Paper” featured?

7. Annika Sorenstam won five consecutive tournaments in 2004-2005 to tie an LPGA record. Who else won five in a row?

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1. English singer Peter Gabriel was with which rock group, and when?

2. Irene Cara wrote which hit song in the car on the way to the recording studio?

3. Who released “Let’s Get It On,” and when?

4. Who was Jeremiah in “Joy to the World”? Name the group that released the song and the year.

5. In the 1958 hit “Splish Splash,” what is the singer doing on a Saturday night?

6. After a motorcycle accident in 1966, Bob Dylan said he wasn’t going to tour anymore. How long was he really gone? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of July 12, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Mystery Science Theater 3000: XVIII” (Unrated) -- Joel, Mike and the bots are trapped on the Satellite of Love and forced to watch the world’s worst movies -- and we get to watch ‘em watch. The four episodes chosen for this latest collection are classics, especially “The Lost Continent,” starring Whit Bissel, Cesar Romero and “Leave It to Beaver’s” Hugh Beaumont. A group of scientists go to an island

to recover a test rocket that’s flown off-course and encounter ridiculous-looking stop-motion dinosaurs and lizards shot using forced perspective. There is also rock climbing. Lots and lots of rock climbing. So much so, that “rock climbing” became a running a gag in future episodes of the show.

The second feature is “Crash of the Moons” a film stitched together from episodes of the old “Rocky Jones, Space Ranger” television series.

Rocky, Winky and his intrepid space crew try to stop an evil Space Dictator (Patsy Parsons) from destroying a moon ruled by the guy who played Sgt. Schultz on “Hogan’s Heroes.”

“The Beast of Yucca Flats” stars the legendary Tor Johnson as a Russian scientist who is turned into a monster following an atomic blast. And the final feature, “Jack Frost” is a weird, Russian/Finnish fairy tale made in the ‘60s about two children’s magical adventures, that looks more acid trip than Brothers Grimm.

“World War I in Color” (Unrated) -- Shakespearian actor/director Kenneth Branagh narrates this brilliant six-part documentary that

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Not only are the major battles addressed, but also the advances in technology and weaponry of the war -- most of which are still in use today -- are highlighted, as are the lifestyles of the people who lived during the turn of the century.

This series is a must-have for general history buffs and military history aficionados alike.

DOG OF THE WEEK “Chloe” (R) -- “Chloe” is supposed to be a steamy, erotic thriller, but its slow pace and ridiculous “Fatal Attraction” third act destroy whatever prurient interest you might have had in this picture.

The film stars Julianne Moore, a doctor who isn’t taking her descent into middle age gracefully. She suspects her husband (Liam Neeson)

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is cheating on her. So, she hires Chloe (Amanda Seyfried) -- a hooker with huge, dewy, doe eyes and a body like a sex burrito slathered in queso just daring you to take a bite -- to seduce her husband to see if he is the cheating type. One thing leads to another, and Moore becomes involved with Chloe and things begin to spin out of control, leading to the aforementioned ridiculous third act. Still, ya get to see that “Mama Mia” chick naked, so it’s definitely worth a rental.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) More good news about a loved one helps reassure others who could not share your more-optimistic view before. Continue to help everyone in need of your comforting presence.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” 2. Hoyle (1672-1769) was an expert on card games and their rules.

3. Goiter, enlargement of the thyroid gland 4. New Zealand 5. Equine 6. The Great Barrier Reef 7. Ultrasound 8. Princess Aurora 9. An inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death 10. “Puff the Magic Dragon”

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Tony Fernandez, in 1995.

2. The 1977 Cincinnati Reds and 1994 Cleveland Indians, each needed 84 games.

3. Dallas, Indianapolis, New England, New York Giants, Pittsburgh and San Diego.

4. Bobby Thompson, with 454.

5. Arturs Irbe, with 130 victories.

6. It was 1948.

7. Nancy Lopez, in 1978.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Genesis, from 1967 to 1975. Gabriel was known for his on-stage costumes. His first four solo albums were given numbers instead of names.

2. “Flashdance ... What a Feeling,” in 1983. Cara won an Academy Award for Best Song.

3. Marvin Gaye, in 1973. The song stayed at the top of the soul charts for eight weeks.

4. Jeremiah was a bullfrog. The song was done

by Three Dog Night in 1971.

5. Taking a bath. The song also was on the soundtrack for the 1998 film “You’ve Got Mail.”

6. Dylan went back on tour eight years later, in 1973.

JULY 12, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A perplexing situation needs to be dealt with in order to avoid problems later on. Rely on both your own sense of what’s right and the advice of someone you trust to help work it out.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Let your sharp Taurean business insight guide you when considering a “dream deal.” Without all the facts, it could turn into a nightmare. Remember: Investigate before investing.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Sharing so much of your time and your gifts with others is what you do so well, and this week, don’t be surprised if others want to share with you.

Enjoy the experience. You’ve earned it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A difficult personal situation seems to defy efforts to resolve it. Perhaps you’re too close to it. Take some time to reassess what went wrong, and then see where things can be set right.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leonine pride could be piqued a bit when someone else appears to be standing in your light. Be patient and resist the urge to growl at the interloper.

You’ll soon be the “mane” attraction again.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A professional situation benefits from your clear assessment of the circumstances involved.

On the personal side, that new relationship looks as if it will continue to grow.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating new friendships could turn out to be the unexpected but welcome result of reconnecting with old friends. The weekend is a good time for fun and games. Enjoy!

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The more you learn about what you plan to do, the more likely you are to consider making some changes in your plans. This is good; don’t resist it. Instead, go with it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A career change is still in your aspect, but a potential workplace change could be what you’ve been looking for. See what develops before making any drastic moves.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your energy levels are high this week, which should help you get all your workaday tasks done and still leave you with enough breath to handle some domestic challenges.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An unexpected fluke could cause problems with your travel plans. If so, use the time to troll for other available options, and you might be pleasantly surprised at what turns up.

BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy the company of lots of people, but you also can treasure the moments shared with just one special person.

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Yet despite the hectic nature of your days, you still have to look after the financial concerns of your children, yourself and possibly even your parents. This three-generational effort may seem challenging, but with some planning and persistence, you can help your family make progress toward a variety of goals.

To begin with, let’s consider the needs of your children. Obviously, you’re already providing for their living expenses, so from an investment point of view, your biggest concern may be how you’ll help them pay for college. Here’s a suggestion: Put time on your side and start saving as soon as possible. You might want to consider opening a 529 college savings plan, which offers potential tax advantages.

Saving for college is important — but so is saving for your own retirement. Consequently, you’ll have to find the right balance of resources to devote to these two goals. To avoid shortchanging yourself, take full advantage of your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. Contribute as much as you can afford right now, and whenever you get a raise, increase your contributions. At the very least, put

You aren’t confined to investing in a 401(k), either, because you can also put money into a traditional IRA, which accumulates tax deferred, or a Roth IRA, which accumulates tax free, provided you’re at least age 59½ when you start making withdrawals and you’ve held your account at least five years.

Once you’ve started saving for college for your kids and investing for your own retirement, you’ve got one more generation to consider — the older one. For example, you’ll need to make sure your parents have adequate financial protection for their health care expenses. If your parents have saved and invested throughout their lives, they may not need any financial help from you — but that doesn’t mean you’ll never be called upon to straighten out their affairs.

That’s why now is the perfect time to ask your parents some key questions: Where are your assets located? Do you have a will? How about a durable power of attorney?

You might think these inquiries will make you sound “selfish,� but the opposite is true: The more you know about your parents’ financial situation and estate plans, the bigger help you’ll be to them, and to other members of your family, if the day arrives when your parents need some assistance.

It may not always be easy to act on behalf of three generations — but it’s worth the effort.

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Rosie’s 10 Year Anniversary Car Show Sunday, August 22nd at Rosie’s Diner - 411 Hwy. 105, Monument Annual Palmer Lake and Monument Ice Cream Social Sat., August 7 at 1:30 p.m. – Palmer Lake Library (Palmer Lake Village Green) Stroll on the Palmer Lake Village Green, savor the ice cream, and hear music provided by the Daytime Singers of the America the Beautiful Barbershop Chorus. Families are encouraged to bring their elders as we honor our senior patrons. Presented in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua Assembly, with thanks to the Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library and the Town of Palmer Lake.

HMMA Annual Chili Cook-Off and Tasting Saturday, September 18 Get out your secret chili recipe, chop some chilies and fire up the stove!

Cook a pot of chili and enter the annual HMMA Chili Cook-off. Food vendors, music and fun for the entire family! An annual event that benefits local causes including the beautification of Historic Downtown Monument and Tri-Lakes Cares, the Chili Cook-Off and Tasting is one of Monument’s most popular events. Community Chili Teams will Shoot It Out for Awards and Prizes. Your vote will determine the People’s Choice Awards. Chili Tasting and Baked Spuds are available along with cold craft beer from Bristol Brewing and HOT live music. This year the Chili Cookoff takes place at the corner of Second and Front Streets in Historic Downtown Monument. For more information, please contact vmynhier@ townofmonument.net Do You Dish Out a Mean Chili? Take a group of your favorite friends, co-workers, club members, relatives, poker buddies, sewing circles, etc., and mix well. Add your groups’ knowledge of the best darn chili this side of the Palmer Divide. Stir contents in Historic Downtown Monument. Entry fee is $35 per team. Call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 for more information.

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• If you’d planned to pay down loans faster by sending larger payments for mortgage and auto loans, have you done that? Even starting now would help in the long run.

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