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SNIPPETZ BELIEVES OUR NEED FOR WATER IS CLEAR

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ISSUE 553 • JUNE 4, 2012

“Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer.�

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Would it be your kids, signiďŹ cant other, Facebook, chocolate, exercise, sunshine, hamburgers or your job? Wrong! It’s water. We can live without food for a month or more, but we can’t go more than up to a week without water depending on certain conditions. We need good old H2O for bodily functions like keeping our blood moving, regulating body temperature, digestion, carrying oxygen and other nutrients to our cells, eliminating waste and byproducts, keeping joints lubricated and our mouths and lungs moist, not to mention keeping our cells alive and healthy.

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A BODY OF WATER About 60 percent of the human body consists of water. Some parts are made of up more than others. • • • • •

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of variables such as exercise, climate, altitude, illness, pregnancy or breastfeeding. In reality, it is total fluid amount that counts. It can be a combination of water, other liquids such as juices and coffee, or even beer and wine. It can also be foods since many foods contain liquid, such as watermelon and other fruits and vegetables. Nutrition experts advise not using alcohol or caffeinated beverages as our only source of fluids.

Although coffee, tea and soda contain mostly water, caffeinated beverages act as a diuretic, making you lose fluids quicker. Sugary drinks will make you want to drink more fluids. Everything in moderation.

70 percent of the brain is comprised of water 75 percent of lean muscle tissue is water Bone is 22 percent water 90 percent of our lungs are made up of water Blood is about 83 percent water

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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING?

Babies are born made up of about 78 percent water, which changes to 65 percent by the time they are 1 year old.

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One way to get rid of water is to drink it. Water rids our bodies of excess sodium (salt). Sodium contributes to water retention, so getting rid of some excess sodium gets rid of a little temporary water weight gain. Also, our bodies are smart enough to hold onto water if it’s in short supply. Therefore, not drinking enough will keep our cells hording available water needed to function properly.

It is possible to cause damage by ingesting too much water. If you drink too much water, the kidneys are unable to excrete all the excess fluid and too much fluid remains in the body to dilute sodium levels below the required level. This causes a condition called hyponatremia. This is a very rare condition and usually only seen in athletes and others who consume profuse amounts of water. Symptoms of hyponatremia are blurred vision, headaches, cramps, coma, swelling of the brain. In extreme conditions, this can lead to death.

If you’re one of those people (female) who think that a little excess weight is due to increased water retention as we age, think again. We have different amounts of water in our bodies depending on our age and sex.

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DEHYDRATION In Colorado, we hear it all the time – drink plenty of water so you don’t get dehydrated! Dehydration can occur for many reasons such as dry climate conditions; diarrhea or vomiting; not drinking enough water; an increase in sweating from exercise, fever or hot weather; too much urinating due to diseases such as kidney disease or diabetes as well as taking certain types of medications.

The symptoms are easy to spot and typically simply remedied by increasing fluids. Symptoms include dry or cracked lips, lethargy, headaches, mood change, tiredness, weakness, hallucinations, confusion and/or darkcolored urine output. Dehydration not quickly resolved by fluid intake

requires prompt medical attention.

Kidneys fail once urination stops so the body cannot remove toxic waste.

Eventually, this results in death.

In babies and children, dehydration is especially dangerous. Other than some of the symptoms noted in the paragraph above, babies can exhibit skin cool to the touch or slightly blue.

The fontanelle, or soft spot on the top of a baby’s head can appear sunken.

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one form or another. Very little ever escapes and very little ever enters earth’s atmosphere, except for the occasional meteor. Imagine this: The water you used to brew your coffee this morning may be the same water your great great great grandmother used to wash clothes with.

found in the ground

Water also cycles throughout earth in different forms. It is the only substance that can be naturally found as a liquid, vapor and a solid.

We know how much water it takes to nourish our bodies every day, but water is used to produce other foods and products. It takes:

Like our bodies, the earth contains a lot of water. It covers about 71 percent of the earth’s surface.

• 300 million gallons to produce the country’s newsprint each day

• 97 percent of the earth’s water is salt water and undrinkable • Almost 69 percent of our fresh water is in the form of glaciers and ice caps

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pound hamburger; 6 gallons for the accompanying French fries • 120 gallons to produce 1 egg • More than 62,000 gallons to produce 1 ton of steel • Just over 39,000 gallons to produce one car including the tires; producing 4 tires requires 2,072 gallons • 150 gallons to grow and produce 1 loaf of bread • Obtaining 1 gallon of milk requires the cow to drink 4 gallons of water • 3 gallons are used to grow/produce 1 tomato; 13.8 gallons for 1 orange

NOT MUCH THOUGHT ABOUT HOW MUCH WE USE Each American uses about 100 gallons of water per day and more than 400 billion gallons of water is used in the U.S. per day. Again, it’s not just for drinking. There’s a lot of waste, too.

For example, the average faucet runs water at 2 gallons per minute. That means if you leave the water running while you brush your teeth for two minutes, you’ve wasted 4 gallons of water – the same amount a citizen of

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY TIME

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• Bathing uses about 70 gallons of water; a 5-minute shower about 10-15 gallons.

amily time is a necessity for those wishing to build happy and healthy families. Parents that take time out to eat as a family, play, read, and talk together, teach children that they matter, that relationships are worth nurturing, and that strong family bonds breed success.

• Depending on the toilet, a single ush can use 1.5-7 gallons; step out of the house while that toilet is still running and you lose 200 gallons in a day.

Setting aside blocks allocated for family time can be very difficult for busy families. By the time everyone is home from work, school, sports, and other outside activities people are tired, playing a board game seems like the least important item on the to-do list. However, playing a board game, metaphorically, is the most important item to cross off of the list.

• A leaky faucet can waste 3,000 gallons per year.

MORE WATER TRIVIA • Paisley, Scotland is the site of the ďŹ rst municipal water filtration system that opened in 1832.

Eating Together Studies have shown that the family activity with the greatest positive impact on children, is sitting down together to dinner each evening. Benefits for children include learning patience through waiting for everyone to be seated before starting to eat, sitting quietly and calmly, and listening attentively and participating in the conversation. If an evening meal is impossible to schedule, families can find a different meal to gather, a fun idea is to set the table later in the evening when everyone is home, and have dessert together.

• The U.S. and Canada is home to about 1 million miles of water pipeline and aqueducts. This would wrap around the earth 40 times. • Bored wood logs charred by ďŹ re were the first water pipes used in the U.S. • A gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds. • One-fourth of the bottled water distributed comes from the municipal water supply, the same place we get our tap water.

Let Kids Help Children should be included in meal preparation, setting the table, and cleanup, this is how they learn the skills they will need in their future. Although table manners must be taught and reinforced, mealtime should be a pleasant experience

• Cost savings tip: On average, one person spends just over 60 cents per year to drink water from the tap. If we purchased the same amount of bottled water, it would cost about $1,400.

with a focus on togetherness. Quick behavioral reminders will reinforce good manners and then conversation can be resumed. Parents should choose to be in a good mood and not let the day’s issues weigh down the meal. After all, this is family time!

Shut Off the Television and the Computer Shutting off the television in the evening helps to place the focus on the people in the house instead of the strangers on the screen. The evening hours spent interacting as a family instead of staring at the television will benefit everyone greatly and will help create warm and lasting memories.

Parents who zone out each evening in front of the television or computer for hours and hours rob children of the necessary family time that they need. In a blink of an eye the kids will be up and out of the house and parents will have the rest of their lives to stare blankly at a screen, alone.

Making a conscious effort to spend quality family time together is vital to the health and welfare of children. Children do not thrive if parents don’t interact with them daily. When parents choose to have kids, they automatically choose to sacrifice their time to raise their kids. Family time is a parenting tool which helps to regulate the content that children are exposed to and introduce healthier activities. Developing strong relationships with children also will build bonds that last a lifetime.

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So tell me. Should I be afraid? What makes them go away? What will happen? -- T.M.C. ANSWER: Have no fear, T.M.C. Dust mites have not done, are not doing and will not do anything harmful to you. I have them too. So does just about everyone. They’re all over the world. They’re less than one-hundredth of an inch, barely visible. They don’t bite you. They feed on dead skin that has fallen off the body. They don’t crawl in and out of your mouth, as the letter writer suggested.

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Dust mites need high humidity to survive, around 70 percent. You can cut down on their number if you keep your room humidity lower than that.

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Emily graduated from Palmer Ridge High School and has been accepted into the music education department at the University of Minnesota (with an emphasis in percussion). She has performed with the TriLakes Music Association since 2008 and has been an invaluable member to our ensemble. With great talent and great humility, we know she is going to go on to great endeavors at college and beyond.

This year TLMA had the most amazing applicants in our 14 year history. In the past, the scholarships have been limited to one vocal applicant and one band applicant.

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The Tri-Lakes Music Association is currently preparing for a July 4th concert series and would like to invite the public to attend this free patriotic concert. The concerts will be held on June 29th (7PM), June 30th(7PM) and July 1st(2PM). Performances will be at Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Monument Hill Road.

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1. In 2009, Robinson Cano became the third New York Yankees 2nd baseman to get 100 runs and 200 hits in the same season. Name the first two to do it.

2. Reliever John Franco pitched in 1,199 games during his 21-year major-league career. In how many different seasons did he lead the N.L. in games pitched?

3. Who was the first football coach in Pac-10 history to win an outright conference title in his first season as head coach?

4. Name the last NBA player to have a game of at least 30 points and 30 rebounds before Minnesota’s Kevin Love did it in (2010)?

5. Who was the Buffalo Sabres’ first 50-goal scorer?

6. When was the last time the U.S. won a gold medal in men’s individual archery at the Olympics?

7. In 2011, Rory McIlroy became the third men’s golfer to break 70 for all four rounds of the U.S. Open. Who were the other two to do it?

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1. MUSIC: Who wrote and performed the song “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”?

2. THEATER: “My Fair Lady” is a modern musical adaptation of which play?

3. GEOGRAPHY: The Palace of Versailles is located near what city?

4. PHYSICS: What is the branch of physics that deals with light?

5. LITERATURE: Who wrote “Doctor Zhivago”?

6. LANGUAGE: What is the American term for the British perambulator?

7. ROYALS: From what house did Great Britain’s King Edward VIII descend?

8. PSYCHOLOGY: What does someone fear if he or she has chronomentrophobia?

9. SCIENCE: What is an ichnite?

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3. Which group released “So Into You” and “Imaginary Lover”?

4. Which 1960s group was offered a cool half million dollars to do a movie? Did they take the cash?

5. Name the singer-songwriter who had a hit with “Will It Go Round in Circles.”

6. Name the singer who had a hit with “I Feel for You.” (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The special effects can be dazzling -- as well they should. Weak Martian gravity makes our hero from Earth super strong for the duration of the film, but it might get a bit tedious watching Carter fling himself through the air over and over again. When the dust settles and the characters have to talk, you may wish they would go back to all that jumping.

“Safe House” (R) -- Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington have a competition for who can give off the most gritty handsomeness in this spy thriller. Reynolds plays a rookie CIA agent who gets charged with watching over Washington, a rogue agent with a talent for manipulation. The two are forced to rely on each other for survival when a mysterious force attacks the safe house.

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“Act of Valor” (R) -- Real Navy SEALs star in this bone-breaking action flick. It’s not a deep-thought, up-close look at the complexities of modern combat and the war on terror, but it shows SEALs doing what they do best. The focus is on the gunplay, tactics and bravery. Each action sequence is sharp and shocking, leaving you to wonder how much the real-life action heroes were holding back.

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replace words? If it’s a sequel, then what’s the first one? And is there a lazier subtitle than “The Mysterious Island”? The disappointing answers: It’s a sequel to 2008’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” and the subtitle comes from another Jules Verne adventure. “Journey 2” is a big, colorful mess full of cheesy special effects, flat one-liners and recycled material. Apparently, there was no room on the island for things other movies haven’t done better already.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An on-the-job change works to your benefit by offering new opportunities. It’s up to you to check them out. Meanwhile, a stalled romantic situation starts up again.

1. Paul Simon 2. “Pygmalion” 3. Paris 4. Optics 5. Boris Pasternak 6. Baby carriage 7. The House of Windsor 8. Clocks 9. Fossil footprint 10. Calvin Coolidge

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A heads-up alert to all free-spirited Ewes and Rams: Be wary of a deal that could result in compromising your independence. Check every detail before making a commitment.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Snuffy Stirnweiss (1944) and Alfonso Soriano (2002).

2. None.

3. Oregon’s Chip Kelly, in 2009.

4. Moses Malone had 32 points and 38 rebounds in a game in 1982.

5. Rick Martin had 52 goals in the 1973-74 season.

6. It was 1996, when Justin Huish won gold.

7. Lee Trevino (1968) and Lee Janzen (1993).

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Gladys Knight and the Pips, in 1971. The show had run for 23 years and was originally called “Toast of the Town.”

2. The Beach Boys. Released in 1962, the album included “409.”

3. The Atlanta Rhythm Section. They were the group’s only songs to crack the Top Ten on the charts, in 1977 and 1978.

4. The Doors. In 1968 Universal Studios offered $500,000 for the band to be in a movie. They refused the money.

5. Billy Preston, in 1973. Preston also had a No. 1 hit with “Nothing From Nothing.”

6. Chaka Khan, in 1984. The song went to No. 1 on both the Dance and R&B charts.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New facts emerge that help put an irksome workplace situation in perspective. Meanwhile, pay more attention to a family member who needs your wisdom and strength.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A slight setback in plans is nothing to worry about. Use this delay to deal with a number of matters you might have ignored for too long. Expect news from someone in your past.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re entering a period of stability. Use it to straighten out any outstanding problems related to a very personal situation. Also, pay closer attention to financial matters.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you love being a social Lion, you might well benefit from staying out of the spotlight for a while. You need time to reflect on some upcoming decisions.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A difficult family situation improves, thanks to your timely intervention. You can now start to focus more of your attention on preparing for a possible career change.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That flare-up of Scorpian temperament cools down, leaving you more receptive to suggestions about changes that might need to be made in your personal life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unusual period of indecisiveness is a mite frustrating. But things soon clear up, allowing the sage Sagittarian to make those wise pronouncements again.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might feel that you know best, but it’s not a good idea at this time to try to force your opinions on others. Best advice: Inspire change by example, not by intimidation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some setbacks could affect your plans to fortify your financial situation. But things start moving again by early next week. Meanwhile, enjoy your resurgent social life.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show that often-hidden steely spine of yours as you once again stand up to an emotional bully.

You’ve got the strength to do it, especially as friends rally to your side.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your ruling planet, Mercury, endows you with a gift for writing.

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The first step to a successful purchase or sale is to learn as much as you can.

Two online real-estate sites, Zillow and Trulia, are good places to get not only baseline information, but to learn tricks of the trade.

Some features of Zillow [www.zillow.com]: “Zestimate” -- a property’s valuation based on comparables and database information, which you need to know whether you’re buying or selling.

The value can come in handy when comparing to an appraisal or a market analysis by a real-estate agent.

Inventory -- Whether there are more

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In short, gather all the information you can before you move forward.

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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.

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MUSIC BY THE CREEK sponsored by Coffee on the Go… and the Western Museum of Mining and Industry begins new season.

Anyone interested in performing as an individual or groups, time slots every weekend are available.

Please contact us at Coffee on the Go… Starting Saturday mornings 9am – 1 pm June 2nd – “Meet Conductor Joe” Conductor Joe’s Kids Club begins.

Look for games, prizes, kid’s rewards, specials and conductor hats.

June 9th - “Exercise can be fun” Demonstration and aerobics with hip hop music June 16th – Local groups and individuals performing June 23rd – no Music by the Creek – Rock Fair by Colorado Springs Mineralogy Society at the Mining Museum June 30th – Arts and Crafts Fair – Artisans and Crafters who would like booth information contact us a Coffee on the Go… We look forward to seeing you at Coffee on the Go… Just turn in at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.

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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.

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS GOLF TOURNAMENT Monument Hill Country Club July 11, 2012 6:30 AM Sign in / 8:00 ‘AM Tee Time Legacy Sertoma will host a 4-player scramble Golf Tournament, Jul 11th, at the Monument Hill Country Club.

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