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Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910), famous for authoring “Battle Hymn of the Republic,� also wrote the Mother’s Day Proclamation in 1870 as a protest to the Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War. She was a champion of a Mother’s Day celebration to be held on the second Sunday in June each year in Boston; she tirelessly dedicated herself to the cause.

The Greeks held annual festivals in the spring to honor Rhea, the mother of deities of Greek mythology and the wife and sister of Cronus. Cronus was the first leader of the Titans and ruled during the Golden Age only to be overthrown by his son Zeus. Although they were a bit untraditional according to today’s standards and not a particularly nice couple, they had six children. Nonetheless, she was considered the mother of the Greek gods and goddesses.

Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) took up the cause in the early 20th century after the death of her mother, Anna Marie Reeves Jarvis. Never married and without children of her own, Jarvis is universally recognized as the mother or founder of Mother’s Day in the U.S. Her mother was a social worker and activist who believed in honoring mothers by paying tribute to their contributions to society. Jarvis and all the friends she could rally by her side began a letter-writing campaign to lobby for a government resolution of a mother’s day holiday. In just over 10 years of work, she finally got her wish when in 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed the Joint Resolution authorizing an official Mother’s Day holiday on the second Sunday in May.

Eventually, Christians held festivals on the fourth Sunday in Lent to honor the Virgin Mary, mother of Christ. England picked up this custom in the 16th century. It was tradition to attend church services and then children would honor their mothers with flowers and other small gifts. It became important enough that employers would let their servants go for the day in order to visit their mothers.

IT WASN’T MEANT TO BE THIS WAY Jarvis’ Mother’s Day vision was that the day would be one to honor our mothers, both living and dead in activity involving reflection and prayer. She did not get her wish, as the holiday became commercialized very quickly. It was said that she was arrested at one time for disturbing the peace while protesting this commercialization. She and her sister spent all the money

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The ancient Romans held festivals in the spring to honor Cybele, also a mother goddess. The festival included offerings at her temple, parades and games. Cybele was a Greek goddess with a cult following in both Greece and Rome.

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they had on a campaign in protest, dyeing penniless without succeeding in their mission. Jarvis said: “A printed card means nothing except that you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world. And candy! You take a box to Mother – and then eat most of it yourself. A pretty sentiment.�

ALL I REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY‌ ‌are well behaved children! Over 50 percent of moms reported this wish (impossible dream?) in a survey conducted by The Mother Company. Nearly 30 percent wanted time to themselves. Only 3 percent report wanting gifts such as flowers, candy or jewelry. Maybe Jarvis had a point and knew mothers more than we do. The National Retail Federal estimates we spend a whopping $14 billion, yes billion, on Mother’s Day.

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• Highest recorded number of children: Born to one mother, wife of Feodor Vassilyev (1707-1782) of Russia. She birthed a total of 69 babies that included four sets of quadruplets, seven sets of triplets and 16 pairs of twins between 1725 and 1765; 67 of the 69 survived their infancy. Mrs. Vassilyev, whose birth name is unknown, gave birth a total of 27 times. There is some controversy surrounding the truth of these claims; nonetheless, it is recorded in the “Guinness Book of World Records.” • Longest recorded interval between children: In 1997, at the age of 60, Elizabeth Ann Buttle gave birth to son Joseph, 41.5 years after her daughter Belinda was born.

• Utah has the highest birth rate; Vermont has the lowest. • The average age of a woman giving birth for the first time in the U.S. is 24.9; in New Zealand it is 29.9 and it is 29.1 in the U.K.

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Eat your vegetables, there are starving children in China who would be happy to have this good food to eat!

If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.

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• The most popular month to give birth is September; the most popular day is Tuesday.

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Close that door! Were you born in a barn?

To all you moms out there who said you would never say these things to your kids, how many of these have you discovered flying out of your mouth at one time or another, seemingly out of your control?

If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?

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Just wait till your father gets home. No dessert until you clean your plate.

Don’t put that in your mouth; you don’t know where it’s been!

I’ve got eyes in the back of my head, that’s how I know.

Be careful what you wish for, it might come true.

I slave for hours over a hot stove and this is the thanks I get?

I brought you into this world and I can take you OUT!

You’d lose your head if it wasn’t screwed on!

Don’t eat those, they will stunt your growth.

And the all-time favorite: “Just you wait until you have kids of your own – then you’ll understand.”

If you don’t eat those, you will stunt your growth.

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If you fall out of that tree and break your leg, don’t come running to me.

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hat was it that was so magical about the “Rock n Roll era? I, your humble correspondent, could not tell you. I wasn’t there. I was merely a future thought for two strangers who I happen to know still reminisce in the epoch. Young people like I, just hear wild tales and legends of the past. It’s even overcome many people from my generation who wear vintage band t-shirts and play records; it’s all very hip right now. And whatever that magic may be from a time period not easily forgotten, it seems it’s hard to come by. While some may be disappointed by not being able to often recreate that golden age, they can also take comfort that such good things seldom come so easy.

That’s why Rodz Bar and Grill (Located at Pinz Bowling Center) is creating it’s own legendary age with ‘Rock-n-Rodz’. It’s a new summer party day, kicking off Saturday, May 19th, and resuming the third Saturday of every summer month (May, June, July, and August). It runs all day, from 12pm-2am. It’s a day when patrons will be treated to new and soon-to-be legendary events. Old classic appeal comes in the form of Drink Specials and Live Music in the bar. You can dance, hum, or sway the

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WHY ETIQUETTE? “Gimme THAT!” hollers a three-yearold from her perch in the grocery cart. “I don’t want this kind,” a six-year-old states as he unhappily chooses a lollipop from the reward bag his teacher just handed him. “I was going to invite Jordan, but he couldn’t make it, so I had to invite you,” laments an eleven-yearold boy to a classmate, as he chews an enormous bite of a sandwich—with his mouth open.

night away to classic tunes and dance hits while spending an inordinate small amount of cash consuming alcohol; which will help you get your groove on. The day will also feature new events such as a Horse Shoe Tournament. It’s doubles head-tohead-to-head-to-head show down of epic proportions. $10 for a mixed team of two to enter; bragging rights and prizes go to the winners. Then there’s the all important “free stuff” plug, which makes any event an instant classic. Rodz will have prizes and giveaways throughout the celebration, completing your day of legendary status.

“I don’t want to prepare her for a cotillion, maybe I could just get her to look up at me and stop ‘texting’ for a moment,” says the dad of sixth-grader Zoe.

It’s time to create something special; especially in our community where the potential for special seems off the roof, yet hard to find. While we know Rock-n-Rodz won’t recreate the Rock n’ Roll era, or anything like that, it will be a worthy event. Because we’re not looking to recreate, we’re looking to reinvent. This is our own era, here in the tri-lakes area. It’s the chance to create a summer unlike any other, celebrating Rock-n-Rodz with close friends and new acquaintances. It all starts now. See you Saturday.

People are mourning the loss of etiquette. “Children’s manners” is a top Google search for frustrated parents. Most parents would like their children to be well-mannered and they would like to be treated with dignity and respect—maybe even a little deference. Kids are kids and they are expected to say, and do, outrageous things at times. The days of “children should be seen and not heard” are long gone. However, children need to be aware that they are members of a large global society. As the commercial says, “Membership has its privileges.” Membership also has responsibilities—the biggest is valuing the other members.

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If kids don’t display good manners, it isn’t a stretch to assume that we aren’t all properly equipped to teach children who are uninterested in learning. Most of us find our own children uninterested in learning anything from us. The problem

visiting with each adult, asking questions and sharing stories.

After an appropriate time of socializing and being treated to an abundance of refreshments, Principal Lois Skaggs introt was a May Day treat for adults this duced the opening presentations as everyyear, courtesy of Lewis-Palmer El- one settled into seats. Second graders led with presentations of an historic person ementary that each student School. The sturesearched. They dents and faculty gave a short naropened their doors rative accompaand hosted a “Senied by a visual nior Social,” invitpresentation of ing area adults to the person. The visit for an hour to students were socialize with the dressed in pekids, watch their riod costumes of presentations, the person they and enjoy refreshments and musi- Article and photo courtesy of Tri-Lakes HAP researched. The audience enjoyed cal entertainment. hearing about the lives of notables such as Henry Ford and This was the first Senior Social by the Helen Keller. The Senior Social was capped school, so visitors were uncertain what to off by the very talented Lewis Palmer Elexpect; but, as soon as the guests arrived ementary School Eagle Choir, directed by at the school they realized this was a well choir director Cynthia Eversole. planned event. They were greeted by enthu-

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siastic students who introduced themselves and welcomed their visitors; each guest was escorted to the meeting room where the event was hosted. The young students showed impeccable social skills as they guided their visitors to the refreshments. Other students roamed among the guests,

is then, teachers, coaches, admissions officers and bosses pass over a child that clearly does not possess the ability to behave appropriately in the given situation. Sadly, ill-mannered children, teenagers and young adults never have a chance; lack of social skills reduces their opportunities significantly. Is the trend away from good manners a consequence of increasing single parent homes, more two working parents, political correctness, video games, the Internet . . . or maybe a combination of the list? But is the question even relevant? None of these “possible causes” are going away any time soon. It becomes our job as parents to accept the culture as it is today, and teach our children good manners anyway. Arming our children with manners and values allows them the opportunity to make good choices when faced with the curve balls life will inevitably throw at them. It is okay that social standards have relaxed over the past seventy-five years. Rigidity and strict rules, like young ladies wearing pinafores and white gloves, don’t fit today’s world. But the basic tenets of etiquette still hold strong and true. Proper table manners, pleasant conversational skills, appropriate dress and the use of tact are social graces that make interacting with others agreeable. Etiquette rules that embrace the goals of respecting and valuing others make living side-by-side easier. It is hard to argue the merit of good etiquette. Heather Buchman is a certified etiquette trainer who teaches in the Tri-Lakes area. Visit her website at socialsurvivalskills.net.

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• On May 19, 1715, the colony of New York passes a law making it illegal to “gather, rake, take up, or bring to the market, any oysters whatsoeverâ€? during May, June, July and August. This regulation was only one of many that were passed in the early days of America to help preserve certain species.

• On May 16, 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hands out its first awards. The Academy officially began using the nickname Oscar for its awards in 1939. The name possibly arose when Academy executive director Margaret Herrick remarked that the statuette looked like her Uncle Oscar.

• On May 17, 1792, a group of 24 traders gather under a buttonwood tree at 68 Wall Street in lower Manhattan to work out the regulations of the speculative market. The result was the Buttonwood Agreement, a two-sentence contract that gave birth to the New York Stock Exchange.

• On May 14, 1944, “Star Warsâ€? filmmaker George Lucas was born in Modesto, Calif. Lucas was the first director to hold out for ancillary rights, and in the 20 years following the release of “Star Wars,â€? he sold more than $3 billion in movie-based merchandise.

• On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss secures the necessary patents for canvas pants with copper rivets to reinforce the stress points. Unable to sell a large supply of canvas in the California mining camps, Strauss had hit on the idea of using the durable material to make work pants for miners.

• On May 15, 1982, “Ebony and Ivory,â€? a duet by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, takes the top spot in the Billboard Hot 100. This continued the pop music trend of pairing successful duos, such as Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond, and Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

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J.D., a true entertainer, skidded across the floor, with so much emotion that the entire audience erupted in applause and gave him a standing ovation. Second place went to Liam Hoard, drummer, age 7, Palmer Lake, playing to Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer and Girl n’ Curlz, Allison Greening, 9, Kennedy McDonald, 8 and Audrey Paramentier, 11, Colorado Springs, took third place with their Celtic Dance to Victory. A well-deserved first place in the age category 12-15 went to Anastasia Lee, 15, Green Bay, Wisconsin. She sang operatic crossover, Nessun Dorma by Puccini. The audience was captivated by her pure, delightful voice. One judge said, “Her voice was incredible for such a young girl.” Of all the out of state entries received, Anastasia was the only one to make the finals. Second place was taken by Abby Jones, Colorado Springs, with her interpretive dance to Pearl by Sade, and third by Emily Garlick, Colorado Springs, singing Hurt by Christina Aguilera. In the 16-21 category, it was a knock down drag out fight to see who the winners were. In the end, first place, went to Meghan Casey, 17, Westminster, Ventriloquist and Aiden her adorable dinosaur. Judge, Victor Carbonell, producer at Soteria Records said, “She makes her character come alive. It was a seamless performance.” Second place went to the bubbly Cassie Williams, 21, Aurora, singing I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston and third place to Alex Sands, 17, Monument, who

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1. MOVIES: What is the first word spoken in “Citizen Kane”? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What two countries surround the Dead Sea? 3. PERSONALITIES: In what branch of the military service did actor James Stewart serve in World War II? 4. MUSIC: Who composed the music for the film “An American in Paris”? 5. HISTORY: In which Pacific island group did the United States test atomic bombs? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the name for a group of geese? 7. MEDICINE: What is scoliosis? 8. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “Too much of a good thing is wonderful”? 9. CHEMISTRY: What metal is liquid at room temperature?

1. What bluesman had a hit with “3 O’Clock Blues” in 1952? 2. Which duo had hits with “Nobody I Know” and “I Don’t Want to See You Again”? 3. When did Percy Sledge release “Take Time to Know Her”? 4. Name the singer-guitarist who teamed up with Mary Ford for hits such as “Vaya con Dios” and “Mockin’ Bird Hill.” 5. Which artist released the “Silk Degrees” album? 6. Who had a hit with “Born in the U.S.A?” (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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New DVD Releases for Week of May 14, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Grey” (R) -- A plane carrying Alaskan oil-rig roughnecks goes down in the frigid wilderness just as the wolves are getting hungry. Fortunately, Liam Neeson’s character survived the crash. Neeson plays Ottway, a man hired by the oil rig to keep wolves and bears away. Yet when they’ve crashed into the tundra and wolves are circling the survivors, some people still want to argue with the expert.

The trailer and posters suggest that this is a movie about Liam Neeson punching wolves. The script also gets a bit philosophical without getting too corny or heavyhanded. For a movie called “The Grey,” things sure get dark. Well worth checking out for a tale of grizzled determination and man-versus-wolf survival. “Chronicle” (PG-13) -- A few high-school boys develop mental powers, and it’s all fun and games -- for a while. This refreshing, character-driven movie has supernatural powers, but veers away from colorful tights and silly catchphrases. After three boys explore a mysterious hole in the ground, they come out with new psychokinetic powers that they use for tomfoolery. As their abilities grow, dark sides come out and bonds are put to the test. The whole thing is shown from the perspective of a handheld camera that the teens always seem to have with them. The

found-footage approach has been used quite a lot lately, and it’s hard to say if it brings anything to this film. What is here is an original movie with an original take on something we’ve otherwise seen before. “Rampart” (R) -- Woody Harrelson plays Dave Brown, a Los Angeles cop with a corrupt sense of duty. Brown’s life spirals out of control after he gets caught on film viciously beating a suspect. The film is tightly focused on Harrelson and his portrayal of a irredeemable, delusional man. Harrelson makes this dirty cop captivating.

job as a bounty hunter. Her first assignment is to track down Morelli (Jason O’Mara), a former cop who had a high-school fling with Stephanie. It’s a detective-themed romantic comedy romp with the lady from “Grey’s Anatomy,” so what could go wrong? The banter is excruciating, the mystery plot is dull and the Jersey accents are so bad they must be crossing some line. Even those who like Heigl will find her as irritating as the rest of us.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There could be some fallout from the way you handled a recent family problem. But those who know that you were in the right won’t hesitate to step in on your behalf.

1. “Rosebud” 2. Israel and Jordan 3. Air Force, as a pilot 4. George Gershwin 5. Marshall Islands (Bikini Atoll) 6. Gaggle 7. Abnormal curvature of the spine 8. Mae West 9. Mercury 10. Beethoven

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You Ewes and Rams will find your ideas cheered by a mostly receptive flock. Those few dissenters could well be turned around by your charm and powers of persuasion.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Hanley Ramirez (Marlins) and Shin-Soo Choo (Indians). 2. Four (2002, ‘03, ‘05 and ‘06). 3. Sammy Baugh (1940, ‘47) and Steve Young (1992, ‘94). 4. James Worthy (No. 1, 1982), Michael Jordan (No. 3, 1984) and Sam Perkins (No. 4, 1984). 5. Don Maloney (1984), Mike Gartner (‘93), Mike Richter (‘94), Wayne Gretzky (‘99) and Marian Gaborik (2011). 6. Jiri Raska won a gold medal in ski jumping in 1968. 7. Paula Creamer was 18 years, 9 months old when she won an event in 2005.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. B.B. King. Born in Mississippi in 1925, King has been awarded more than a dozen Grammys over the years and honorary doctorates in music from Yale and Brown Universities. 2. Peter and Gordon, in 1964. Both songs were written by Paul McCartney. 3. 1968. Sledge is performing still and has a full schedule around the U.S. this year. 4. Les Paul (born Lester William Polsfuss), in the 1950s. Paul invented the solid-body electric guitar, and rigged up his first one in the late 1930s. Gibson Guitar came calling, and the Gibson Les Paul was born. 5. Boz Scaggs, in 1976. The album included “Lowdown,” which netted him a Grammy. 6. “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen. The song, originally titled “Vietnam,” was written for a movie of the same name.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s time for the bold and beautiful Bovine to shake off the dust of the past and shape up with new ideas for the future. This could surprise some folks, but they’ll soon adjust. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those nagging new doubts about an upcoming decision should alert you to step back (at least temporarily) so you can reassess its potential impact from a new perspective. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That unpleasant situation you hoped would go away by itself needs immediate attention before it affects an upcoming decision. Expect your supporters to rally around your cause. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re moving up and away from that recent setback. But remain cautious about finances. An exercise in thrift today helps cushion a possible end-ofthe-month money squeeze. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You’re still dealing with overtones of pessimism that cause you to doubt your ability to make some needed changes. But the negative pressures will ease up by week’s end.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Financial strains ease by week’s end. Meanwhile, focus on cultivating that new relationship if you hope to have it blossom into something more meaningful. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Health matters once again dominate the week. Be careful not to ignore recurrences of an old problem. An almost-forgotten commitment resurfaces. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The emergence of an unusual selfish streak could dismay those close to you. Defy it -don’t justify it -- so you can become your gracious self again. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Reassess your decision to stay with the status quo. It might seem like the sensible thing to do right now, but changes around you could make that choice a risky one. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Move decisively but cautiously when dealing with a delicate personal matter. The fewer mistakes you make now, the less likely it is that the problem will recur later on. BORN THIS WEEK: You can find beauty where many cannot. And you enjoy sharing your discovery with others.

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I’ve collected a variety of websites that will help you with areas of your life that are affected by the change of seasons, from gardening to cleaning to getting in shape. Enjoy! SPRINGTIME GARDENING One of the best websites for gardening hints for the arid climate in Colorado is the Colorado State University Extension www.ext.colostate.edu Just click on "Plant Talk" and select from many topics from annuals to wildlife issues.

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SPRINGTIME CAR MAINTENANCE www.roadandtravel.com has a great list of car care tips for Springtime. Just type "Spring Car Care" in the search box. If you'd rather listen to someone walk you through the car care tips for Spring, go to www.youtube.com and type "Spring Car Care" in the search box…. "5 C's of Spring Car Care with Lauren Fix" is a great one.

www.plantselect.org is the website that the Colorado State University Extension put together to help you choose which plants are right for your landscaping plan. You can even download pre-designed landscaping designs with all the specs and plant choices listed. This website will map all of the demonstration gardens that you can visit in order to get ideas for your gardens.

SPRING CLEANING YOUR HOME www.marthastewart.com is the mother of home organization and you will love her printable Spring Cleaning Checklist. Another website with detailed room-by-room Spring cleaning checklists is www.womensday.com Type "Spring Cleaning Checklist" in the search box and you'll find a detailed list for every room in your home.

SPRINGTIME HOME MAINTENANCE Owning a home is great, but it comes with the responsibility of maintenance. Organizing a maintenance list for each season is an easy and organized way of keeping your biggest investment ship-shape. A great resource for seasonal maintenance lists is www.hgtv.com Simply go to this website and type "Springtime Home Maintenance" in the search box. There's no reason to reinvent the wheel….Home and Garden Television has your "Honey Do List" already

SPRING TRAINING FITNESS TIPS Summer is coming and we all want to look good in our skimpy swimwear…or at least try not to scare the fish. Be careful though because you won't get in shape very fast if you spend a week on the couch with an icepack on your back after every workout. Sports Medicine has great tips of how to ease back into shape this spring without creating sports injuries. Go to www.sportsmedicine.about. com and type "Spring Conditioning" in the search box.

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PUTTING UP FOR TOMORROW’S NEEDS

unemployment. The days of want are coming. How well you plan today will determine the impact emergencies will have on your financial well-being.

ou may recall the story of Joseph and the Pharaoh. For Pharaoh everything was right -- the cattle were fat, the harvests were abundant and there was plenty of water. Yet Pharaoh was plagued with dreams of drought, famine and pestilence. Pharaoh went to his advisers for guidance and they could offer him no peace. He finally sought out Joseph who told him his dreams forecasted days of want. Joseph’s advice was simple, put up from today’s plenty for tomorrow’s needs.

That’s the role of a well thought out emergency fund. It is often recommended that 3 to 6 months of living expenses be set aside for emergencies. Given the market volatility that we’ve been experiencing, the low interest rate environment we are in, and extended unemployment, that recommendation for many could be woefully lacking. I believe there’s a better way. It starts with getting a handle on your current expenses.

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Now no one can say, looking over these last few years, we are in days of plenty. But things are getting better. The economy is strengthening. Now may be a good time to prepare for your days of want. How will you handle those what-ifs of life? Do you have enough money set aside for those emergencies that will come up? Emergencies do happen; whether it’s a new roof on the house, tires for the car, an unplanned medical expense or even

I would suggest reexamining all your expenses, especially those discretionary items. This is where you will find most of your unaccounted expenditures. Keep a daily journal itemizing where you are spending your money. Then eliminate all expenses that are not absolutely necessary, no matter how small. Once you know what your minimum living expenses could be, take a hard look at your income. Where is the money coming from? How stable is it?

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Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic Tri-Lakes Senior Center Second Wednesday of each Month Medical foot care clinic, on the second Wednesday of each month at the Tri-Lakes Senior Center, located at the LewisPalmer High School campus, across the street from the YMCA. Appointments are for 30 minutes and cost $25; limited financial assistance for qualifying applicants is available from Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership. To schedule an appointment, call Bob or Debbie at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 5774448. LIONS CLUB MEETING 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month 6:30PM-8:00PM - Fairfield Inn Lions are here in the Tri-Lakes community. We have a brand new service club chartered as of the week of February 6th We meet at the Fairfield Inn on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:00PM-8:00PM with a social starting at 6:30PM. Please help determine Tri-Lakes area projects

for volunteer support and sharing in the good fortunes of our wonderful community. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Beacon Lite Group Tri-Lakes Chapel 1750 Deer Creek Road Woodmoor Dr & Deer Creek Road 8:00 PM Mon & Thurs Kathleen - (719) 649-1046 WOODCARVING AND WOODWORKING SHOW Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 South 33rd Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 May 19 - 20, 2012 Saturday 10:00 - 5:00, Sunday 10:00 - 4:00 29th Annual Woodcarving and Woodworking Show hosted by the Pikes Peak Whittlers. Carvings of animals, fish, birds, and people. Beautiful turned and scrolled objects. Carvings, tools, books, and wood for sale. Demonstrations and presentations. Competition among the area’s best. PALMER LAKE ART GROUP’S 47TH SPRING FINE ARTS SHOW 2012 Tri- Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, CO

June 5 to June 30th 12 - 4pm Tues - Sat Palmer Lake Art Group’s 2012 Spring Art Show and Sale will be held at Tri lakes Center for the Arts,304 Hwy 105 in Palmer Lake from June 5 – 30, 2012. Opening Reception: Friday, June 8, 5 – 8pm, with hors d’oeuvres,live music & cash bar and silent auction scholarship fundraiser. Palmer Lake Art Group is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund scholarships for District 38 students. Please see PLAG’s website at www.palmerlakeartgroup.com for more information.

Honoring God with Your Financial Blessings CHUCK MAHER CFP PO Box 39 Monument, CO 80132

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And what happens if it stops? Where will the money come from? The gap between that income and your expenses will help you determine your emergency fund needs. When working with families I often find their preparation for financial emergencies lacking, if any planning is done at all. Far too many have experienced hardship and even financial ruin by an unexpected event. By making the time to implement a plan for those emergencies yet unknown you, like Pharaoh, should be prepared for your days of want. “Folly is joy to the senseless man, but

the man of understanding goes the straight way.” Proverbs 15:21

Chuck Maher is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner specializing in Christian values based financial planning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@chuckmahercfp. com, locally at (719)481-0549. TM

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