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hese days it’s not unusual to see a bumper sticker on the back of a pickup truck that says, “Cowboy Up,� “I love Cowboys,� or “Real Men are Cowboys.� Snippetz wants to know what exactly is a cowboy. Maybe it’s not just a job but a lifestyle, a state of mind or someone who follows the Cowboy Code.

THE COWBOY OF OLD The word “cowboy� started being thrown around the English language in the early 1700’s. It is a literal translation of the Spanish word,� vaquero,� which means a person who manages cattle while riding a horse. Although cow-

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the clothing to the music to that all too familiar east Texas twang. The Texas cowboy is so ubiquitous that it has now become the American cowboy. But in days gone by there were several other cowboy types that bear mentioning.

boy may imply a young man, the moniker has usually been hung on adult men; however, many of the early cowboys started as young as 12 or 13 years old. As soon as they mastered the necessary skills such as horseback riding or equestrian skills along with roping, branding and even medical treatment of the cattle herd, a young boy could be hired as a cowboy. Many of these early day cowboys spent their entire lives working the herds.

The California coast in the late 1800’s became the birth place of the “buckaroos.” A buckaroo is generically the same as the traditional American cowboy, the only difference being the name. Many have speculated the word is derived from “bucking” to describe what might happen when breaking a horse. The term stuck and in many cases is freely interchanged with the term cowboy.

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Not all cowboys back in the day were hardworking honest men. During the Revolutionary War, American fighters who opposed the independence movement were referred to as cowboys. The most famous of them, Claudius Smith, was an outlaw who was called “the cow-boy of Ramapos” because he stole oxen, cattle, horses and any other livestock from the colonists and gave them to the British forces.

The Florida “cowhunter” or “cracker cowboy” is another derivation of the cowboy defined by location. They got that name from the smaller breed of cattle they raised called the “cracker cow,” which weighed in around 600 pounds. The cracker cow had large horns and hooves and was significantly shorter than the cattle being raised in the American southwest. Distinctly different than the Texas and California cowboys of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the cracker cowboy carved out his own unique style of cattle tending. The one key tool missing from the cracker cowboy was the lasso the western cowboys used to capture cattle.

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The first cowboys who tended and herded cattle were Spanish, and they changed and evolved into the traditional cowboy in Mexico. The Mexican cowboys migrated north into New Mexico and Texas and along with them the archetype of the American cowboy, which prevails today.

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The Florida cowhunter used bullwhips and dogs to herd and capture cattle so their saddle did not have the classic big horn. They typically wore high boots that would reach their knees to protect them from snakes, and most of them wore wool or straw hats. Because of the heavy rainfall in Florida, ponchos were also considered a must-have part of the cracker cowboy attire.

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Paniolo may be a Hawaiian pronunciation for the Spanish word, “espanol” (Spanish). The Hawaiian cowboys came into their glory in the early 1800’s when they began to round up wild cattle that had been imported to the islands. The cattle had multiplied profusely and were wreaking havoc with the local crops. The paniolo’s job was to round them up and herd them into deep pits. After keeping them there for about a week, they were domesticated by various means, mostly using food and water as positive reinforcement. Today the Paniolo still work their herds and have more of the traditional Spanish look in their attire and saddles.

THEN VERSES NOW There are many similarities between the cowboys of the Wild West days and the modern day cowboy. They both still ride horses, and true cowboys from both eras work their cattle herds and engage in cattle drives. The difference is the cattle drive of the olden days took a dozen horses to transport cattle 300 or so miles to the stockyards in Kansas City, St. Louis and Denver. These days it takes a 350 horsepower diesel truck to do the same thing. Whereas the horse was the cowboy’s primary mode of transportation, today it might be an ATV to tend the cattle herds and a trusty four-wheel drive pickup truck. Cowboys still use the lasso, and although they are used less for day-to-day duties, they still are an important tool in the cowboy tool chest, especially for rodeo cowboys who compete in cattle roping competitions.

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THE RODEO At the end of a long cattle drive of the 19th century, cowboys began having informal competitions to show off their roping and other herding skills. With the availability of train transport towards the end of the century, the job of the cowboy was beginning to diminish somewhat. About that time, William Frederick Cody (Buffalo Bill) started his Wild Wild West Show, employing many underemployed cowboys. Others followed suit. Before long, cowboys began opening their informal competitions to the public and charging admission. Eventually, the competitions took on some of the glitz and glamour of the Wild Wild West Show, becoming the modern day rodeo. The rodeo continues to be a popular sport with regulating bodies such as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in Colorado Springs. The rodeos now have events such as team roping, bull riding, bareback riding, tie-down roping and steer wrestling.

IMAGE AND CODE In the late 1920’s, Hollywood began to romanticize the cowboy in movies. The classic cowboy movies included the bad cowboy in the black hat but in the 1950’s many television shows promoted a more positive image of the American cowboy. There were Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans with their equally famous mounts, Trigger and Butter Milk; as well as Gene Autry - the “Singing Cowboy.� They all contributed to what is known today as the Cowboy Code. The modern day cowboy embraces many morals and values. They are character-

ized in County and Western music as a hard-hitting rough breed who would bust a man’s jaw for saying something bad about his mother, yet they’ll pick up a shivering puppy found abandoned in the rain and nurse it back to health. In the 1940s, Autry was well known for his use of the Cowboy Code in his life and in managing his radio show productions. One could say that Autry’s 10 cowboy commandments are timeless. 1. The cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage.

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he mother of the groom is often at a loss as to exactly what role she plays in the marriage of her son. This is even more true when she has not participated previously in a wedding for a daughter or other sibling. The following rules of etiquette are shared to increase the joy and fulfill the traditional responsibilities of the mother of the groom.

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day of fun for the whole family is planned for Saturday July 21 at Benet Hill Monastery and Benedictine Spirituality Center in the Pines. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Monastery grounds will open its doors to welcome the community and celebrate summer at the third annual “Picnic in the Pines� event. Benet Hill is located in a wonderful cool forest setting in the Black Forest area at 3190 Benet Lane in the northeast corridor of Colorado Springs.

The community is welcome and invited to attend this wonderful event. Tickets may be purchased online at www.benethillmonastery.org or by calling 719-633-0655. Ticket prices range from $25 for individuals to $100 for an entire family residing in the same household. Children under the age of ďŹ ve will be admitted for free. Active duty military will receive a 20% discount.

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

Along with Chairpersons Bliss Krucas and Sr. Rose Ann Barmann, the “Picnic in the Pines� committee includes Julie Armstrong, Jerry Bagg, Ron Bruyneel, Robin Cross, Joan Klein, Jennifer Miller, Ernie Romero, Jeff Rugis, Maryann Stadjuhar, Katie Stuart, Michel Tomsic, Gene Tourville and Donna Wagner.

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

For more information, contact Sr. Rose Ann Barmann, OSB, at 719-633-0655 or bhdevelop@benethillmonastery.org or Bliss Krucas at bliss.krucas@hilton.com.

• The ďŹ rst rule of etiquette to be followed upon receiving news of the impending nuptials is to initiate contact between the families. Introducing herself and her husband to the bride’s parents is her first responsibility. This may be as simple as making a call to the bride’s mother and telling her how happy she is about the engagement or an informal invitation to dinner at their home. If preferred, dinner at a nice restaurant is always in order. This may be with or without the couple in attendance. • If the parents live far away, a friendly letter is appropriate. A snapshot of the family and maybe even one of her son as a small child is always welcomed by the bride’s mother and is a kind gesture. • The importance of providing an accurate and timely guest list can neither be over emphasized, nor the importance of sticking to the guidelines given her as to the number of guests she many invite. Remember to include zip codes.

Entertainment ranges from music by the New Horizons Combo Band, a football toss with former Denver Bronco Randy Gradishar, basketball hoops with former Denver Nugget Bill Hanzlik, games for all ages including face painting and a “wishing well,� spin art, a pig roast, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Mobile, obstacle course, bounce house, raptors, owls, eagles and pony rides. News 13’s Jon Karroll will emcee the event. There will be plenty of free parking and free shuttle buses. New this year will be drawings for great door prizes throughout the day. In addition, tickets for a major prize 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 condo in Costa Rica, a Rocky Mountain getaway at Grand Lake, a Denver Broncos game package and a beautiful quilt. Drawing items can be viewed at www.benethillmonastery.org. Event Chairperson Bliss Krucas stated that “Picnic in the Pines� will also showcase Benet Hill’s new facilities. Said Krucas, “Funds raised through this event and the drawing will provide much-needed support

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• The mother of the bride will ďŹ rst select a dress for her daughter’s wedding. A gown of complimentary color and similar styling is then chosen by the mother of the groom. The color should not match the bridesmaids, nor the bride’s mother, but compliment both. • It is the responsibility of the groom’s parents to host the rehearsal dinner. This can be as simple as a potluck in the backyard or as elaborate as a formal dinner in the finest restaurant. Everyone who takes a part in the ceremony is invited to the dinner. It is proper etiquette to invite the spouse or significant other of those participating, and the parents of children in the wedding. • Scheduled family photographs, prior to the wedding, will dictate the groom’s parents time of arrival. If photos are not scheduled to be taken before the ceremony, the arrival should be no less than one hour before the appointed time. • As the wedding begins, the groom’s mother will be escorted down the aisle, to the first pew, right-hand side, by the head usher or a groomsman who is a family member. A nice touch includes the groom escorting his mother down the aisle. As the groom’s mother is escorted to her seat, her husband will follow along behind. However, if the parents are divorced, the father of the groom will have been seated previously, two pews behind the mother.

Heather Buchman is a certified etiquette trainer who teaches in the Tri-Lakes area. Visit her website at socialsurvivalskills. net.

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“American Reunion” (R) -- Those kids from the smash-hit teen sex comedy of the late ‘90s are back. Too bad they’re not teenagers, it’s not the ‘90s, and since there has been a steady stream of “American Pie” sequels and spin offs, it’s hard to celebrate the return of the original cast. Jim (Jason Biggs), Oz (Chris Klein) and the foul Stifler (Sean William Scott) meet up with their old high-school chums for a high-school reunion and ceremonial rehashing of tired

comedy material. The raunchy humor that’s been the staple of the franchise also makes a return, but to hit-or-miss results. Sometimes Stifler says something vile in just the right way to be funny. Most other items of raunchy humor are less funny and more uncomfortable or disappointingly predictable. “Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog” -- This Japanese import follows a yellow labrador from his puppy days to adulthood as a guide dog for the blind. It’s in live action, and the dog does not talk. Quill is selected from his litter for training because as a puppy, he didn’t come when his master called -- a sign of a good candidate. While it’s a fictional drama, the movie is surprisingly informative. Quill is eventually matched up with a blind man who is not keen on being led around by a dog. Quill has to demonstrate the pa-

tience of his training along with the more loveable dog traits to show his owner that he can be trusted. It may be a bit slow for many kids, but youngsters who are passionate about animals and can keep up with the subtitles will be glued to the screen. “Margaret” (R) -- Anna Paquin plays Lisa, a bright teenage girl who inadvertently plays a part in a bus accident that kills a woman she’s never met. Her guilt infects her entire life, her schoolwork starts to suffer, and she begins to lash out at those around her. She wants to reach out to somebody, but gets confused by her feelings for her teacher (Matt Damon). Lisa navigates through an emotional minefield and takes the audience with her. “Being Flynn” (R) -- Nick Flynn (Paul Dano) has been mixed up since the death of his mother (Julianne Moore in flashbacks).

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His father, Jonathan (Robert De Niro in one of the best roles he’s had recently), was never around much and mostly just talked himself up as a great writer. Father and son meet in a homeless shelter where Nick is volunteering and Jonathan has sought refuge, still with the attitude that he’s a brilliant writer flung into another rich scenario.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might well feel uneasy as you face a difficult situation involving someone close to you. But you know you’re doing the right thing, so stick with your decision.

1. Morton Salt 2. Eardrum 3. Stevie Wonder 4. “Macbeth” 5. Phrygia 6. Lisbon 7. Lucy and Ricky Ricardo 8. Arizona 9. Two rhymed 10-syllable lines of poetry 10. Frank James

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Larry Sherry of the Los Angeles Dodgers. 2. St. Louis’ Stan Musial was 41 when he did it in 1962. 3. Sam Bradford of the St. Louis Rams in 2010 (354 completions in 590 attempts). 4. Kansas’ Clyde Lovellette, in 1952. 5. Pittsburgh’s Mario Lemieux, in 1988. 6. It was 1998. 7. No horse had ever before won the Kentucky Derby from the 19th post

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Buddy Holly. The statue in Lubbock, Texas, is along the Walk of Fame that also memorializes other Texas artists. It’s across the street from the Buddy Holly museum. 2. Melanie B (Scary Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice 1996-98), Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Melanie C (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice). 3. The rock band that would eventually be known as Kiss, after a short run as Rainbow (1970-71). 4. All were written for other artists by singer-songwriter Gene Pitney. His own chart hits often were written by the Burt Bacharach-Hal David duo. 5. None other than Cass Elliot of The Mamas and the Papas (“California Dreamin’,” “Monday, Monday” and “Dedicated to the One I Love”). 6. The two groups became Black Sabbath after another name change. It’s said that The Polka Tulk Blues Band name came from a brand of talcum powder used by Ozzie Osbourne’s mother.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’ve done some great work recently. Now it’s time to reward yourself with something wonderful, perhaps a day at a spa or a night out with someone very special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You love to talk, but don’t forget to make time to do a little more listening, otherwise you could miss out on an important message someone might be trying to send you. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspect indicates some uncertainty about one of your goals. Use this period of shifting attitudes to reassess what you really want and what you’re ready to do to get it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your social life is picking up, and you’ll soon be mingling with old friends and making new ones. But ‘twixt the fun times, stay on top of changing workplace conditions. VIRGO (August 23 September 22) A trusted friend offers understanding as you vent some long-pent-up feelings. Now, move on from there and start making the changes you’ve put off all this time.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’re a good friend to others. Now’s the time to allow them to be good friends to you. Rely on their trusted advice to help you get through an uncertain period. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Family and friends are always important, but especially so at this time. Despite your hectic workplace schedule, make a real effort to include them in your life. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) That project you’ve been working on is almost ready for presentation. But you still need some information from a colleague before you can consider it done. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t let those negative attitudes that have sprung up around you drain your energies. Shrug them off, and move ahead with the confidence that you can get the job done. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Aspects favor some dedicated fun time for the hardworking Piscean. A nice, refreshing plunge into the social swim can recharge your physical and emotional batteries. BORN THIS WEEK: You love to travel and be with people. You probably would be happy as a social director on a cruise ship.

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Because of the recent events in our city, I am introducing to you some websites that can prepare you for disasters. For obvious reasons, I am covering "fire", but these websites can also be used to find information regarding preparedness for any emergency including man-made disasters, such as a terrorist attacks or arson fires; and natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.

http://inciweb.org is a very valuable informational website to find out all the information you may need regarding current fires in the United States, including up-to-date mapping, and information like cause, size, percentage contained, fire behavior, planned actions and the name of the commander in charge. The mapping system uses Google Maps on which you can zoom in to see exactly what areas are affected.

Having a PLAN is essential. For the first time in my life I was faced with the question, "What would I grab?...my cats…the safe…my computer tower…" I had no list, no plan.

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To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. If you have some warning, as we did with the "pre-evacuation" status that we were given, and you have a "to do" list in the kitchen drawer, you can make the most of the time you have and save your life, the lives of your family and pets, and quickly pack up essential and irreplaceable items before going to safety. 1. Making An Emergency Preparedness Plan is the first item to put in place. 2. Secondly, you will want to Buy Emergency Survival Kits and Supplies for your home, car and office. Here are two websites that will help you with these first two important steps: www.quakekare.com and www.ready.gov/home-fires 3. Thirdly, once you have distanced yourself and your loved ones from the dangerous area, Stay Informed With Disaster Preparedness News and Updates. Television News is one way to stay informed, but many times you see the same footage and hear the same information over and over…then you have to sit through commercials, etc. I have found that the internet and emergency websites are updated far quicker than reporters.

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CHOOSING A FINANCIAL PLANNER

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t seems like everyone in the financial industries today are calling themselves financial planners. Unfortunately, too many of them are not. Many who call themselves financial planners or advisers or managers are simply looking for new ways to sell their products. If you are looking for someone to help you coordinate your finances with your goals and dreams here are five questions to help you find the advisor that’s right for you. What is it that you do? With stockbrokers, insurance agents, annuity salesmen and so many others referring to themselves as financial planners it’s good to know exactly what your advisor does. A competent financial planner will help you identify your goals and develop a plan of action with specific steps you will need to take to achieve those goals. The premier designation for a financial planner is the CFP®, certified financial planner. In order for a financial planner to receive the CFP® designation they must demonstrate their professionalism by submitting to the CFP® Board of Standards certification process which includes education, examination, experience and ethical requirements.

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What is your process? Financial planning is a process. It involves gathering both quantitative and qualitative information, analyzing that data, creating a plan of action, determining multiple options for implementing the plan, implementation and regular reviews. If you’re advisor has one solution or one product for every situation you may want to consider getting additional advice.

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If you are working with a certified financial planner with a number of years of experience odds are they are competent. But are they competent in your life experiences. If you are a retiree and your planner specializes in young families, you may not receive the best advice for your situation. Ask your planner to describe his core clients and choose a planner whose clients are most like you.

How do you get paid? Financial planners are paid in one of three ways. Either they charge a fee, are paid by the companies they represent a commission, or a combination of the two. There are pros and cons for each of these. If you’re planner charges a fee it will either be an hourly rate or a percentage of your assets under management. Either way you’ll know what the costs are and what you are paying. With commission-based planners your costs are included in the price of the product. To know what those expenses are costing you, you will need to ask your planner to disclose the amount of their compensation. In these volatile economic times the assistance of a competent professional finan-

cial planner can help smooth many of the bumps in your financial road. I would encourage you to seek their advice. “The way of the fool seems right in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.” Proverbs 15:21 Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial PlannerTM practitioner specializing in Christian values based financial planning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@ chuckmahercfp.com, locally at (719)481-0549. Securities offered through and supervised by Wilbanks Securities, Inc. Member FINRA SIPC 4334 NW Expressway, Suite 222 Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1515 (405)842-0202 Fee Based through Wilbanks Securities Advisory

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Medical foot care clinic, on the second Wednesday of each month at the Tri-Lakes Senior Center, located at the Lewis-Palmer 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 TriLakes 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 719 577-4448. LIONS CLUB MEETING 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month 6:30PM-8:00PM - Fairfield Inn Tri-Lakes has Lions on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month! Your family can make help enrich lives for our El Paso County families and people around the world. Please contact MReichal@aol.com 719-313-0688 for club details. We Serve. 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 HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS GOLF TOURNAMENT Monument Hill Country Club July 11, 2012 6:30 AM Sign in / 8:00 ‘AM Tee Time

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Legacy Sertoma will host a 4-player scramble Golf Tournament, Jul 11th, at the Monument Hill Country Club. All proceeds will go to “Homes for our Troops”, a top-rated national charity which builds specially adapted homes for our severely injured Veterans. Cost: $90 individual registration; $320 for a registered 4-some. Registration forms available in local businesses or request form at: legacysertoma@comcast.net CASA 411 NIGHT July 18, 2012, 5:30pm-6:30pm CASA Building, 701 S. Cascade Avenue. In an effort to recruit more volunteers and offer community members the opportunity to help in the fight child abuse, CASA of the Pikes Peak Regionis holding an informational event on July 18... CONTACT Please contact Kelly at 719-4479898 x 1033 or email kellyp@ casappr.org. Visit casappr.org for additional information. COLORADO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND OPEN HOUSE 3210 E. Woodmen Rd., Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Thursday, July 19, 2012 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Please Come Join Us! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House Celebrating New Ownership of Woodmen Views Dentistry. There will be: Food, Giveaways and Prizes. We look forward to seeing your smile! Please RSVP at 719-358-6998 or info@woodmenviewsdentistry.com

“PICNIC IN THE PINES” AT BENET HILL MONASTERY A day of fun for the whole family is planned for Saturday July 21 at Benet Hill Monastery and Benedictine Spirituality Center in the Pines. From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Monastery grounds will open its doors to welcome the community and celebrate summer at the third annual “Picnic in the Pines” event. Benet Hill is located in a wonderful cool forest setting in the Black Forest area at 3190 Benet Lane in the northeast corridor of Colorado Springs. PEACE. LOVE. SWAP Kid’s Clothing and Gear Swap Aerials Gymnastics East July 22, 2012 2:00PM- 5:00PM Kids grow out of their stuff so fast & always need new stuff, & in this economic climate, what better way to get “new” stuff than to swap with other families. That is what peace. love. swap is all about. For only $5, you take as much stuff as you need - period. Need a pack n play? done. Clothes for all three of your kids? done. Books, toys, shoes, swings.. we have that - and it’s all only $5. The only rule? Take only what you need, and bring it back when you are done. That’s all we ask. peace. love. swap is truly a win- win for everyone involved. Here is a link: http://peaceloveswap.com/event/ colorado-springs-july-swap/ RAWARTISTS PRESENTS MIXOLOGY Union Station Colorado Springs, CO July 26th 8pm til 12 a.m. This is an all ages art show featuring photograpy, art, music, dance and video. Tickets available by going to www.rawartists.org/, www.soundcloud.com/psiklone or contact me at mordra@live.com. 10.00 per person

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