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by Deborah Stumpf “I remain just one thing, and one thing only, and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.” - Charlie Chaplin
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lowns have been making the world laugh – and sometimes cry – for centuries. Dwarf clowns, court jesters, circus clowns, rodeo clowns: funny creatures dressed in colorful, comical, showy costumes with faces made up like the icing on a birthday cake. So popular had clowning around become that in 1971, President Richard Nixon signed into law “National Clown Week.” Today, it’s grown to International Clown Week, celebrated throughout the universe during the month of August.
WHO THOUGHT OF THAT? As early as 2500 B.C., pygmy clowns performed as court
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jesters during Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty. Chinese court jesters were around beginning in 1818 B.C. In 1520 A.D., after Cortez won the battle against Montezuma and the Aztec Nation, he discovered that Montezuma’s court included jesters like dwarf and hunchbacked clowns, similar to those in Europe. Clowns played a vital role in many Native American tribes. Some Native Americans believed the clowns cured diseases. Some clowns have altered the wrath of dictatorship. Only a clown was allowed the freedom to use sarcasm and humor in the presence of kings and emperors. In 300 B.C., Chinese Emperor Shih Huang-Ti oversaw the construction of the Great Wall of China. Thousands of laborers were killed during the building of the wall. The emperor wanted to paint the wall, which would have resulted in more deaths. However, his court jester, Yu Sze, in a joking manner, convinced him to abandon the idea of painting the wall. Yu Sze became a national hero. One of the great tales about a famous European court jester involved a Rodney Dangerfield-type standup gig. When one of the kings looked in the mirror and began crying at his aging image, other members of the court, including jester Nasir Ed Din, cried along with him. When the king stopped crying, everyone stopped their tears except for Nasir. The king asked him why he was still crying and Nasir said, “Sire, you looked at yourself in the mirror but for a moment and you cried. I have to look at you all the time.”
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Clowns take on many different characters. One of the most popular is the Auguste clown. Playing a zany, clumsy, whimsical role; the Auguste clown dons colorful costumes and makeup that exaggerates and enhances facial features. Think of a wide white smile with black lipstick, eyelids caked in white extending to the forehead and that oversized red nose. Auguste is a German word for “fool.” Legend has it that an American clown by the name of Tom Belling was performing with a circus in Germany in 1869. Off stage, he entertained his circus colleagues by putting on mixmatched clothes that mocked his manager. When the manager caught Belling in the act one day, Belling ran and ended up in the circus arena where he fell over the curb of the ring, not once but twice. The audience laughed and yelled “you auguste” and the manager insisted that Belling continue the “act.”
The Hobo Clown
The hobo or tramp is a catch-all for a variety of clown personas. The tramp clown is rooted in America, but there are a few versions of where and who started the character. Some say James McIntyre and Tom Heath created the tramp clown in 1874, when they portrayed African Americans homeless because of the Civil War. Basing their character on the black-face minstrel clowns, the two studied black culture to accurately portray African Americans. McIntyre introduced an African American dance called the “buck and wing,” which eventually became “tap dancing.” Another version is that traveling “hoe boys” – itinerant farm workers – rode the railways town to town, constantly engulfed in soot, which they wiped away from their eyes and mouth – leaving the face a contrast of white on black,
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Continued from Page 2 black on white. The hobo or tramp is also a character clown, embracing a variety of roles, from cowboys to little old ladies. Red Skelton as Clem Kaddiddlehopper or Freddy the Freeloader exemplified the tramp and hobo clown with a down-onhis-luck character as Clem – torn, grubby clothes and a painted-on sad face – and a hobo “whatever happens, happens” attitude as Freddie, often in the same garb but with a big smile painted on his face.
The White-Faced Clown
The court jester was a model for the whitefaced clown. Picture a chalk-white face with black lines drawn below and above the eyes or perhaps one or two colorfully painted teardrops. The white face is the oldest style of clowns. In Greek theatres, poor lighting led to the actors wearing white makeup as a base, with black markings to brighten their features. White-faced clowns often have more exaggerated makeup highlighting one facial feature like a mouth or the eyes. They often wear balding caps or partial hair pieces like one of the most famous clowns of all time – Bozo. The white-faced clown also acts as the most intelligent clown, often leading other types like the klutzy Auguste clowns.
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Rodeo clowns take their lives in their hands when they put on their happy masquerade. The primary function of the rodeo clown is to fend off the bull when the bullfighter
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Some of the affiliated members were given the task of selecting the first nominees for the hall of fame. The membership of the ICHOF then voted on the candidates, which resulted in the April 1989 induction of Red Skelton, Lou Jacobs, Emmett Kelly, Mark Anthony, Felix Adler and Otto Griebling.
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One of the first professional clowns in America was born out of the Civil War era. Dan Rice began his gig commenting on current events. He also wrote songs and campaigned for Zachary Taylor for president. Rice encouraged Taylor to ride with him on the circus bandwagon in the circus parades. Local politicians wanted to ride on the bandwagon to boost their popularity as they aligned with Taylor. Onlookers often commented, “Look who’s on Taylor’s bandwagon,” which led to the phrase “jump on the bandwagon.” Rice dressed up in a red, white and blue patriotic suit, which he called his “flag suit.” He also wore a goatee. The image of “Uncle Sam” is based on Rice’s character. At one point in history, Rice was the highest paid person in the U.S. – he earned more than Abe Lincoln. With his wealth, he gave generously and was the first to erect a monument to soldiers killed in the Civil War.
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Created in 1946 by Alan Livingston, Bozo’s character was first introduced in a record album and illustrative read-along book called “Bozo at the Circus” for Capitol Records. Bozo’s popularity with the kids soared, and Bozo became a mascot for the record company. In 1949, a television station in Los Angeles began broadcasting the first live TV show, “Bozo’s Circus.” Pinto Colvig was the original Bozo for both the albums and the TV show. His iconic costume included red and blue garb, a bushy half-head of red hair, a big red nose and white-face clown makeup.
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THE GRANDDADDY OF CLOWNS Remember the clown who persistently swept the spotlight at each of his performances? Emmett Kelly Jr., became wellknown for that shtick, which is a pantomime classic. Kelly performed nationwide until he died in 2006 at the age 83. Throughout his years as a clown, he donated his time to numerous charities and children’s foundations. Born Nov. 13, 1923, in Dyersburg, Tenn., to a circus family, Kelly traveled the circus circuit in his earlier years. His father worked as a clown/mime known as “Weary Willie” for the John Robinson Circus. When Kelly was old enough for school, he was sent to live with his grandparents but returned to his parents’ roadie lifestyle during the summers. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served three years in World War II. At the war’s end, he began a career as an auto mechanic and railroad switch tender. But life under the Big Top was in his blood. Fifteen years later in 1960, Kelly apprenticed with his father and the circus manager
and made his debut as another “Weary Willie” at the Circus Festival in Peru, Ind. In 1964, he got his big break when Eastman Kodak hired him to represent them during the New York World’s Fair. He became one of the fair’s top attractions, and Eastman Kodak kept Kelly on as their ambassador of goodwill.
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• On Aug. 20, 1804, Sgt. Charles Floyd dies three months into the voyage of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, becoming the only member of the Corps of Discovery to die during the journey. Based on the symptoms described by Lewis and Clark, modern physicians have concluded that Floyd was probably suffering from acute appendicitis. • On Aug. 19, 1812, the U.S. Navy frigate Constitution, known as “Old Ironsides,” catches the British warship Guerrire some 600 miles east of Boston. After considerable maneuvering, the Constitution delivered its first broadside. The British man-ofwar was dismasted and rendered a wreck, while the Constitution escaped with only minimal damage. • On Aug. 21, 1911, theft of the Mona Lisa is discovered. Investigators and detectives searched for the painting for more than two years without finding any decent leads. In 1913, former employee Vincenzo Perugia was captured attempting to collect a ransom.
• On Aug. 22, 1933, the notorious Barker gang robs a Federal Reserve mail truck in Chicago and kills Officer Miles Cunningham. Netting only a bunch of worthless checks, the Barkers soon returned to a crime with which they had more success -- kidnapping. Their first victim, William Hamm, had earned the gang $100,000 in ransom. • On Aug. 18, 1958, Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial novel “Lolita” is published in the U.S. The novel, about a man’s obsession with a 12-year-old girl, had been rejected by four publishers before G.P. Putnam’s Sons accepted it. • On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis Presley dies in Memphis, Tenn. He was 42. The death of the “King of Rock and Roll” brought legions of mourning fans to Graceland, his mansion in Memphis. Doctors said he died of a heart attack, likely brought on by his addiction to prescription barbiturates. • On Aug. 17, 1987, Rudolf Hess, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s former deputy, is found strangled to death in Spandau Prison in Berlin at the age of 93, apparently the victim of suicide. Hess was the last surviving member of Hitler’s inner circle and the sole prisoner at Spandau since 1966. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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arms. I am terrified that he will pull their arms out of joint. I know this isn’t the proper way to lift children. Would you give your opinion about this so I can show him? Maybe he will listen to you. -- A Worried Grandpa ANSWER: Sons-in-law should listen to their fathers- and mothers-in-law. They have experience in child-rearing. Lifting young children by grabbing onto their hands or arms can cause the radius (the larger of the two lower arm bones) to slip away from the ligament that keeps it in place. This disruption has the name “nursemaid’s elbow.” I guess nursemaids must have lifted children in this way. It’s painful for the child,
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1. To peel the tomatoes, submerge them in boiling water for 15 seconds. (Dip just a few tomatoes at a time or the water temperature may be lowered too much to remove the skins without overheating the tomatoes.) Place in a colander and rinse under cold water. The skins should slip right off. Core the tomatoes and gently squeeze out the seeds. Chop half of the tomatoes coarsely and puree the other half in a food processor. Combine the puree and chopped tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. 2. Add the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and zest,
parsley, basil, hot sauce, salt, pepper, sugar and nutmeg to the tomatoes. Mix gently to blend the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving. 3. Serve chilled. Garnish with the avocado and herbed croutons, if desired. Makes 6 servings. *** 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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New DVD Releases for Week of August 16, 2010 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Temple Grandin” (Unrated) -- “Temple Grandin” is one of those little gems of a film that most people haven’t heard of or seen -- but should. Unless you have HBO, you’ve probably never heard of this delightful biopic. Claire Danes stars as Temple Grandin, a woman born in 1947 with classic autism, one of the most severe forms of the affliction. At
the time, autism was diagnosed as a type of schizophrenia and mothers were blamed for the child’s condition, often being accused of being too cold and unfeeling toward the child. When Temple is finally properly diagnosed with autism, her mother (Julia Ormond) rejects the doctor’s suggestion to institutionalize the girl and instead devotes her energies to raising Temple to live a normal, fulfilling life. And Temple does just that. She not only attends university, eventually earning a Ph.D, she also becomes the foremost designer of humane slaughterhouses. “Temple Grandin” is a better-than-average biopic, mostly because it treats the subject with gentle humor and respect, and doesn’t fall into the trap of sentimentality or hagiography. Claire Danes’ performance is brilliant, and she definitely deserves an Emmy. If after watching the film, you want to learn more about Temple Grandin, I strongly recommend renting a copy of Errol Morris’ doc-
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“Furry Vengeance” (PG) -- Sometimes I imagine that Brendan Fraser’s idea of a perfect evening is having someone jangle a set of car keys just out of his reach whilst chiming, “Oooo! Shiny-Shiny!” It’s the only way I can justify in my mind why he makes such stupid movie choices. “Furry Vengeance” is about a guy (Fraser) who takes a job overseeing the development of a subdivision in Oregon. The wee woodland creatures aren’t too happy about having their forest mowed down, so they band together and find ways to attack Bren-
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dan Fraser’s crotch. By the end of the film, Fraser’s character learns Important Lessons About Family and The Environment. You, however, will want to hunt Fraser’s crotch down and finish the job.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business matter could cause some friction among your colleagues. But once again, that logical mind of yours comes to the rescue. And the sooner it does, the better!
TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes 2. Angel Falls in Venezuela 3. Miguel de Cervantes in “Don Quixote” 4. Isaiah 8:1 5. Oliver Barrett 6. 16-20 feet 7. D.V.M. (doctor of veterinary medicine) 8. Batman 9. Sleepwalking 10. Shakespearean characters
AUGUST 16, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A previous misunderstanding continues to taint the atmosphere to some extent in the early part of the week. But cooler heads prevail, and the situation eases by week’s end.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Kevin Appier struck out 207 in 1996. 2. Spud Chandler (‘43), Joe DiMaggio (1941, ‘47) and Joe Gordon (‘42). 3. Eleven consecutive years. 4. It was the 1974-75 season. 5. Nineteen seasons. 6. Middleweight Anderson Silva, with six consecutive defenses. 7. It was 1998.
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Singer Freddy Cannon with 110 appearances. His hits included “Tallahassee Lassie,” “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” and “Palisades Park.” 2. “Ghostbusters” rose to No. 1 on the charts and was the theme to the film of the same name starring Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray. 3. Neil Diamond in 1969. The song is a tradition at many baseball stadiums, especially Fenway Park in Boston. 4. Actually there were two -- Billy Preston and Janis Ian. The date was Oct. 11, 1975. At that time the show was called “NBC’s Saturday Night.” 5. The Chicago funk band Rufus, best known for the 1974 hit “Tell Me Something Good.” Chaka Khan was born Yvette Marie Stevens. 6. A hit song by the Beach Boys. Released in 1962, the number refers to a 409-cubic-inch Chevy V-8 engine.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While the artistic aspect of the Divine Bovine is wellserved this week, that practical side is also getting the sort of recognition that could lead to a new and well-deserved opportunity. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With home-related matters taking on more importance this week, now could be the time to make some long-deferred purchases. But shop carefully for the best quality at the best price. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratulations. While that family problem might still rankle, it should be easing thanks to your efforts to calm the waters. Also, a workplace situation seems to be moving in your favor. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat’s energy levels should be rather high these days, and you might do well to tackle any tasks that still need doing. This will clear the way for those upcoming projects. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone’s criticism might not be as negative as you perceive. Actually, it could be helpful. Discuss the matter with your critic, and you both could learn something valuable.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) There might still be some heated temper flareups out there. But your sensible self should advise you to stay out of these situations until things cool down and calm is restored. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Changing your mind could be the right thing to do if you can’t resolve your doubts. You might want to discuss the matter with someone whose advice you trust. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Sea Goat’s merrier side dominates this week, and this means that, despite your usual busy schedule, you’ll be able to squeeze in parties and all sorts of fabulous fun times. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An educational opportunity could lead to something other than what you had planned. But keep an open mind, and before you decide to turn it down, check it out. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The Piscean wit and wisdom helps you work through a situation that might have been accidentally or even deliberately obscured. What you unravel could prove to be very revealing. BORN THIS WEEK: Loyalty is important to you. You demand it, but you also give it generously and lovingly.
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#1 Minor Bathroom Remodel Average return at resale: 102 percent It costs about $10,500 to replace the tub, tile surround, floor, toilet, sink, vanity and fixtures. You'll get back an average of $10,700 at resale, a recoup rate of 102 percent.
#2 Landscaping Average return at resale: 100 percent The average homeowner spends about $3,502 for landscaping and another $1,465 on a designer, according to the American Nursery & Landscape Association. Sod costs about 30 to 35 cents a square foot, so a 5,000 sq. ft. yard would cost about $1,500 to sod. Budget for a delivery fee if you buy less than 1,000 sq. ft. of sod. If your doorway is overwhelmed by greenery, then get out the shears. A charming focal point like a walkway and fountain adds major value to your property. Roll a sealant on flagstones for a permanent wet look that enhances the color.
#3 Minor Kitchen Remodel Average return at resale: 98.5 percent A minor kitchen remodel
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averages $14,913 and brings in $14,691 at resale, a recoup rate of 98.5 percent. Go for the minor remodel when your kitchen needs a cosmetic update and not a drastically different floor plan. A $15,000 kitchen update covers 30 feet of re-facing for cabinets and drawers, a new wall oven, cooktop, sink and fixtures, laminate countertops and resilient flooring.
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#4 Exterior Improvements Vinyl Siding, Paint, Updated Front Entry Average return at resale: 95.5 percent
The average national cost to replace 1,250 sq. ft. of vinyl siding: $7,239. Average return: $6,914, with a recoup rate of 95.5 percent. Then again, a gallon of paint covers 400 sq. ft. of house and costs only $25 or so.
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#5 Attic Bedroom Conversion Average return at resale: 93.5 percent The average attic bedroom in a two- or three-bedroom house costs $39,188 and returns $36,649 at resale. That price includes a 15 x 15 ft. bedroom, a 5x7 bath with shower, a 15-ft. dormer, four windows and a closet.
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Monument Art Hop Third Thursdays of each month May through September 5:00 - 8:00 pm The galleries, restaurants and boutiques of historic downtown Monument stay open until 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings and other special events. Visit www.monumentarthop.org for more information including monthly shows and events. The Original Monument Farmer’s Market Saturday - Monument Plaza - 6/26 thru 10/2 Sunday - Palmer Lake - 7/4 thru 10/3 Special Events At Peak Ranch Alpacas (719) 232-8509 - 19850 Beacon Lite Rd/Monument Events For The Whole Family *Alpaca Tours*Fiber Demos*Alpaca Boutique*10-4pm* September 25th- National Alpaca Farm Day With Contemporary Jazz Artists DOTSERO! Fight Like A Girl - Women’s Self Defense Freedom School of Martial Arts / August 21 - 9am - 12pm A New Approach to Self - Defense for Women! Ages 13 and up. Perfect for girls on their way back to high school or college! $40 Visit www.sabrinafrankenberg.com for more details. Call or email us with any questions! 719.237.8842 Rosie’s 10 Year Anniversary Car Show Sunday, August 22nd at Rosie’s Diner - 411 Hwy. 105, Monument 2010-2011 Pikes Peak Youth Ringers auditions August 24 and August 26 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gateway Presbyterian Church - 731 Castle Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 CALLING YOUTH HANDBELL RINGERS! Children in grades 5-12 who have experience ringing in a handbell choir and love to perform are invited to audition for the 2010-2011 Pikes Peak Youth Ringers advanced and intermediate groups. The 15-minute open audition includes sight reading music and a short interview. Auditions are done as solos, but are open for anyone to observe. Reservations are required. Location: Gateway Presbyterian Church Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m. Date: August 24 and August 26 Information: Susan Hedgpeth, (719) 233-2668; youth@ pikespeakringers.com Wonderland Ranch Music Series August 28th - 11am to 7pm Wonderland Ranch - Black Forest - Hodgen/Volmer Celtic/Scottish Music Festival. Wonderland Ranch is an old time private 30 acre park. Wonderlandranch.com 2010 Annual Golf Classic Eisenhower Blue Course at the USAFA Friday, September 3, 2010 - 7 am - Registration, 8 am start This annual event is a great opportunity to enjoy a wonderful Colorado golf venue, make new friends and renew old acquaintances. Some of our foursomes have been participating for years. It is also a great way to show your appreciation and spend the day with your key clients. The
the marriage. The Court has no power to divide separate property. However, any appreciation of separate property during the marriage is marital. Separate property may become marital property if it is commingled (combined) with marital property in such a way that it is no longer practical to determine if the funds are marital or separate. Don’t put your inheritance in your general personal checking account unless you want it to become marital property! Here is how the property classifications work in real life. A married couple save some earnings during the marriage and buy a house. The couple pay the mortgage with the husband’s earnings. The wife receives an inheritance during the marriage and is careful to maintain this inheritance in a separate mutual fund account in her name only. The equity in the house is marital, as is any appreciation included in that equity. The amount of the wife’s inheritance is her separate property, but any appreciation of the inheritance during the marriage is marital. In most instances, determining what is marital and what is separate property is not difficult. However, the analysis can become complicated in some situations, especially regarding changes to title to separate property during the marriage. For example, if you own separate real property titled in your name only but change the title to joint tenants during the marriage (a common occurrence), you may have gifted one half the value of the property to your spouse by changing your separate property into marital property! For example, Mary owns a condo in her name only, but changes the title to joint tenants after she marries John. John may now be entitled to one-half the value of the condo.
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course is an 18-hole facility that features 7,301 yards of golf from the l! ongest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.2 and it has a slope rating of 137. The registration fee this year is only $125 per person and includes your green fees, range balls, golf cart, lunch, golf shirts, goodie bag, prizes, and more! Download your registration form from the Chambers homepage or stop by the Chamber office. Deadline for registration is August 27. Come out and enjoy a day of golf at the USAFA Blue Course. Labor Day Weekend End of Summer Bash Southwinds Fine Art Studio Gallery, 16575 Roller Coaster Road September 3, 4, 5 - 10 am to 8 pm This is a come one, come all family event with free food, LIVE MUSIC, fun and door prizes. We will be serving hot dogs and brats during each day. Come on out and enjoy a day of art while also satisfying your hunger. Southwinds Fine Art, 16575 Roller Coaster Road, corner of Baptist/Hodgen Road and Roller Coaster Road. 719 481-6157. More details cal! l Michael Couillard 719 651-7722 Children’s Music/Family Day September 11th - 10am to 4pm Wonderland Ranch - Black Forest - Hodgen/Volmer Live children’s musical entertainment/workshops/games and story teller. wonderlandranch.com Tri Lakes Networking Team (TNT) is a dynamic women’s group September 14 - El Padrino Restaurant - 6:30 to 9pm 13425 Voyager Pkwy, Colorado Springs (719) 487-2727 “Asking For Business” Workshop / Cost: Whatever you decide to drink or eat.Join us for an evening of great food, fellowship and fun! Go to www. meetup.com/trilakesnetworkingteam to register! 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. Women’s Breakfast Event - Choosing To Be Beautiful Saturday, September 18 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Tri-Lakes Incubator - 14960 Woodcarver Rd., Monument How your whole image affects your attitude. Tips for dressing and accessorizing with style/Strategies for speaking with confidence/Color and make-up tips to enhance your natural beauty/ How you can exude confidence and poise/Secrets of lasting, true beauty Tickets: $25.00 includes a full breakfast / $30.00 after September 8th Registration: Online at www.CrossingYourBridge.com
How you title property that it already marital is not critical. For example, the parties buy a car during the marriage with money earned during the marriage. They place the title to the car in the husband’s name only. The car is still marital property. Even when determining what is marital and what is separate is relatively easy, calculating the marital and separate shares can be difficult. This is true for retirement accounts and pensions earned both prior to and during the marriage. Special Court orders may have to be drafted to accurately divide such assets. Property division law in a divorce is the same as other law. You must remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law! You should also remember that if you are married, or you are thinking about getting married, you should be very careful about re-titling separate property and commingling separate property with marital property. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about your case.
Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Northern El Paso County. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website www. cmeyerlaw.com has additional divorce and family law information and many other articles.
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