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Merlin crowned Arthur King of England. As kings will do, Arthur found a woman he wanted to marry, Guinevere. As a dowry, Guinevere’s father presented King Arthur with the infamous Round Table. In the upcoming years, the Round Table would be the place where the king and his knights would sit and discuss matters.

As you can imagine, there are several renditions that describe King Arthur’s rise to power and his incredible life as an almost god-like figure. The basic premise remains the same, and the story goes like this:

But what would a story like this be without an affair? Lancelot, one of King Arthur’s most trusted and skilled knights, had his sights set on the queen.

Guinevere returned his affection and the two got caught up in an affair that lead the couple to flee the kingdom.

King Arthur followed with the intent of catching the pair and left his kingdom under the rule of his son/nephew Mordred. It appears that Arthur was also adulterous and had an affair with his half-sister Morgan Le Fay, resulting in the birth of Mordred.

It all began with a lie. Arthur’s father, Uther Pendragon was the king of England and he fell in love with another man’s wife named Igraine. With Igraine’s husband away at war, Uther begged a favor from his magician Merlin to change Uther’s appearance so that Igraine would think he was her husband. Uther seduced her and from that union, Arthur was born.

Mordred did not want to give up the kingdom to Arthur upon his return.

The pair fought and King Arthur killed Mordred but sustained fatal wounds.

Arthur commanded Sir Bedivere to throw his sword, Excalibur back into the lake where he had received it from the Lady of the Lake. He was carried away on a barge to the isle of Avalon where some say he died and others say

Uther gave his son over to a man named Sir Ector. Arthur was raised as Sir Ector’s son and brother to the man’s biological son, Kay. Following Uther’s death, there was no king to rule England. As a way to determine who would be the next King of England, Merlin used his magical powers to insert a sword in a huge boulder and said that whoever could remove that sword would be the next king.

Naturally, many attempted the feat, but it was young Arthur, a teenager at the time, who was able to draw the sword from the stone.

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There are definite references to an “Arthur” in several historical writings, dating back as far as 600 A.D., possibly earlier. It is unclear if the man or men named in these writings is the King Arthur of legend. Two writings in particular point to King Arthur’s existence; “History of the Britons” written

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These writings have caused some dissention between more contemporary historians simply based on the fact that each was written at least 300 years after the supposed existence of King Arthur.

However, many agree that King Arthur in fact, did exist.

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vere were to wed. Whether or not the story about King Arthur is true, historians seem to be in agreement about this part of the legend: Camelot didn’t exist.

Camelot was first mentioned in a poem from the 1170s. In previous historical writings, it is nowhere to be found.

While the existence of Camelot the castle has largely been debunked, the idea that King Arthur must have had some kingdom to rule has left historians to speculate where that might have been.

There is general agreement that one likely place is Caerleon, England. Another is Cadbury Castle in Somerset, England. Both places seem to be described in several historical writings, but neither is referred to directly.

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MORE ABOUT KING ARTHUR • The legend of King Arthur has ties to Stonehenge. Supposedly, Merlin was asked by King Uther to find the stones of the Giant’s Dance in Ireland.

The stones were said to be magic and believed to possess curative properties. Uther wanted them to be used in the construction of a memorial for his brother Ambrosius and the War Lords.

Merlin was said to have moved the stones by magic to the seashore, then floated them across to Britain.

Either way, the stories seem to converge when they describe Arthur handing over the sword after killing Mordred. As he lay dying, King Arthur told Sir Bedivere to throw the sword back into the lake from where it came. Sir Bedivere tried several times to dispose of the sword per Arthur’s instructions, struggling because he felt it was a great shame to get rid of such a powerful sword. Finally, Bedivere succeeds and the Lady of the Lake reaches out to grab Excalibur and drag it back down to the depths of the enchanted lake.

• King Arthur’s grave was supposedly discovered at Glastonbury in 1190.

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• King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail was said to be the highest pursuit for a knight. Given that Arthur was said to be a nearly unstoppable general who led his army to 12 huge victories, it’s easy to see why this theme runs through just about every version of the King Arthur legends…as well as the Monty Python movie.

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To effectively kill most plant diseases your compost pile needs to reach a temperature of 122 degrees and for the microbes to continue their hard work it’s ideal for temperatures to be between 70 and 140 degrees. This is obviously achieved much faster in the summer months. Don’t worry it’s not necessary to drag our compost pile into the living room in the winter to keep it warm; it will just take a bit longer to produce nice compost.

Readily composted materials include leaves, straw, green parts from flowers and vegetables, and small amounts of twigs, weeds and grass clippings. Be careful though not to add too much plant material treated with weed killer as this will lengthen the time it will take to break down.

Many people also choose to compost kitchen wastes like egg shells, coffee grounds and vegetable scraps, but for some people this can present a problem with bears or raccoons. It is not advised to compost meat, bones or dairy products. For those who would like to compost livestock manure keep in mind the potential hazard of E. coli on food gardens. If you intend to use composted manure for a food garden than a 2 to 4 month curing period after its composted is recommended.

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If the scratches are minor -- they mark the finish but don’t go all the way through the color glaze -- it’s possible to polish them out.

First, clean and mop the floor so that you have a clear, debris-free surface to work on. Next, starting with the first scratched tile, apply a small amount of brass cleaner/ polish to the scratch with a lint-free cloth, rubbing in circles. Let the polish dry, then buff away. If you don’t have brass cleaner, toothpaste or baking soda can be used.

To temporarily protect the tile surface, apply a bit of car wax -- a plain paste wax, not cleaner wax, which has an abrasive in

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Use a grout saw to carefully cut away the grout around the edges of the damaged tile. This creates a little wiggle room to loosen the tile without damaging surrounding tiles. Next, using a hammer and small chisel, gently tap the tile loose. (Place the chisel on or near the damage rather than at the edge of the tile where other tile might be damaged.) It’s OK if the damaged tile chips or cracks -- save it to do your color match.

Once the tile is removed, brush or cut away debris or loose adhesive. Fit the new tile into the open space; if the tile fits correctly, apply a coat of tile adhesive to the back and fix it so that the spacing between the tile’s edges and the edges of the other tiles is even. Let the adhesive dry completely, and then fill the edges with grout that matches the color of the surrounding grout.

HOME TIP: Scraps of carpet and extra tiles are important to keep around for small repair jobs. Store them in one designated place, like a box or on a shelf in the garage, until needed.

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• On Nov. 7, 1776, Congress chooses Richard Bache to succeed his father-in-law, Benjamin Franklin, as postmaster general.

Franklin invested nearly 40 years in the establishment of a reliable system of delivering mail. He was fired in 1774 for opening and publishing Massachusetts Royal Governor Thomas Hutchinson’s correspondence. • On Nov. 5, 1895, Rochester, N.Y., patent attorney George Selden wins U.S. Patent No. 549,160 for an “improved road engineâ€? powered by a “liquid-hydrocarbon engine of the compression type.â€? With that, as far as the government was concerned, George Selden had invented the car -- though he had never built a single one. • On Nov. 10, 1928, the first installment of “All Quiet on the Western Front,â€? Erich Maria Remarque’s acclaimed novel of World War I, is first published in serial form. Remarque’s realistic depiction of trench warfare from the perspective of young soldiers was eventually translated into more than 20 languages.

• On Nov. 11, 1942, Congress approves lowering the draft age to 18 and raising the upper limit to age 37, increasing the number of draftees. During the first draft in 1940, 50 percent were rejected for health reasons and 20 percent of those who registered were illiterate. • On Nov. 8, 1951, Yankees catcher Yogi Berra is voted the American League’s most valuable player for the first time in his career. He went on to be the league MVP twice more, in 1954 and 1955. • On Nov. 9, 1965, the biggest power failure in U.S. history occurs as all of New York state, and parts of seven neighboring states and eastern Canada are plunged into darkness. The blackout during the evening rush hour trapped 800,000 people in New York’s subways and stranded thousands more in office buildings and elevators. • On Nov. 6, 1977, the earthen Toccoa Falls Dam in northeastern Georgia gives way, and 39 people die in the resulting flood. A volunteer fireman had inspected the dam and found everything in order just hours before it suddenly failed, sending water approaching speeds of 120 mph thundering down the canyon and creek. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• In this season of bitter partisan rivalries, it would be well to remember the following sage observation: “Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would cheer just as much if you and I were going to be hanged.” The man who first made that observation was Lord Protector of England Oliver Cromwell, considered by some to be a hero of liberty, by others to be a regicidal dictator. He died in 1658, probably from septicemia. He was so reviled that, three years later, he body was exhumed so that he could be posthumously executed, his body thrown into a pit and his head displayed on a pole outside Westminster Hall.

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*** Thought for the Day: “One fool can ask more questions in a minute than 12 wise men can answer in an hour.”

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SWISS CHARD SUSHI You can use zucchini, cucumbers, bell peppers or any other crisp veggies that have been sliced into thin strips in this recipe with delicious results.

8 large leaves Swiss chard 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 cup cooked fried, brown or white rice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 medium carrots, cut into thin strips 2 green onions, roots removed, green and white parts cut into thin strips 1/3 cup Ume plum vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil Prepare Swiss Chard: Rinse Swiss chard leaves under cool running water. Fill a large bowl with ice water and 1/2 tablespoon salt and set aside. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon salt. Blanch chard leaves by submerging in the boiling water until the rib is softened and the leaves become limp -- about 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared ice bath, drain cooled leaves and stack between sheets of paper tow-

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5. HISTORY: In what year was the first Zeppelin flight?

6. INVENTIONS: What did Elisha Otis invent?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where is original Mayo Clinic located?

8. U.S. STATES: In what state is Mount Rushmore located?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of ducks called?

10. RELIGION: What is a more common name for the religious group called United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing?

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1. Name the only siblings to each toss a no-hitter in the major leagues.

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4. When was the last time before 2011 (Miami Heat) that a team had three players who each tallied at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in the same game?

5. In 2012, goalie Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings became the third American player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoffs MVP).

Who were the first two to do it?

6. Name the driver who won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911.

7. Who were the last tennis sisters before the Williamses (2002-03, 2008-09) to meet in Wimbledon’s women’s singles final?

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1. What instrument did Buddy Rich play?

2. “My Guy” was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic for “The Queen of Motown.” Who was she?

3. Name the duo that created the “Milk and Honey” album.

4. Name the song that has these lyrics: “Hey girl, I don’t really blame you, A woman like you needs a house and a home.”

5. What do “Ruby Tuesday,” “Devil with a Blue Dress On” and “Bridge over Troubled Water” have in common? (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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“Rashomon” (Criterion Collection) -This 1951 film from celebrated director Akira Kurosawa is often mimicked for its inventive storytelling. In feudal Japan, local authorities try to figure out how a samurai was killed while walking through the woods with his wife. The story is told through the testimony given by each of the witnesses. The stories don’t match up, but certain details seem to stick out.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you’re to be admired for how you handled recent workplace problems, be careful not to react the same way to a new situation until all the facts are in.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you don’t lose patience with those who are still not ready to act.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Bob Forsch (1978, 1983) and Ken Forsch (1979).

2. Frank Robinson hit .316 in 1966.

3. Twelve consecutive games (2010).

4. Portland’s Isaiah Rider, Brian Grant and Arvydas Sabonis in 1997 (in quadruple overtime).

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts. Instead, take more time to explain why your methods will work.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more considerate of those close to you before making a decision that could have a serious effect on their lives. Explain your intentions and ask for their advice.

5. Brian Leetch (1994) and Tim Thomas (2011).

6. Ray Harroun.

7. Maud and Lillian Watson, in 1884.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Jazz great Rich played drums. Drummers around the world have attempted to copy Rich’s explosive style, especially his solos.

2. Mary Wells, 1964. She was partially deaf as a result of meningitis as a child, but was singing in clubs by the age of 10.

3. John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It was released after Lennon’s death and contained music that had been recorded in the final months of his life.

4. “The Worst That Could Happen.” After Sept.

11, 2001, the song was on the list of 165 songs that Clear Channel indicated should not be played on the air.

5. They also were on the Clear Channel list of songs not to be played on air after Sept. 11.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might have to defend a workplace decision you plan to make. Colleagues might back you up on this, but it’s the facts that will ultimately win the day for you. Good luck.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat’s co-workers might not be doing enough to help get that project finished. Your roars might stir things up, but gentle purr-suasion will prove to be more effective.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone you care for needs help with a problem.

Give it lovingly and without judging the situation. Whatever you feel you should know will be revealed later.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your keen instincts as well as the facts at hand when dealing with a troubling situation. Be patient. Take things one step at a time as you work through it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your curiosity leads you to ask questions.

However, the answers might not be what you hoped to hear. Don’t reject them without checking them out.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be careful not to tackle a problem without sufficient facts. Even sure-footed Goats need to know where they’ll land before leaping off a mountain path.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Appearances can be deceiving. You need to do more investigating before investing your time, let alone your money, in something that might have some hidden flaws.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your recent stand on an issue could make you the focus of more attention than you would like.

But you’ll regain your privacy, as well as more time with loved ones by week’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a good friend and a trusted confidante. You would be a wonderful teacher or a respected member of the clergy. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LIONS CLUB MEETING 1st Thursday of the Month 6:00PM-8:30PM MONUMENT HILL COUNTRY CLUB Beginning September 6th. Tri-Lakes has Lions on the 1st Thursday 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.

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CASA 4-1-1 Thursday, November 8th - 5:30PM CASA Office 701 South Cascade, Colorado Springs November 8th, learn how you can make a difference in the life of a child involved in a case of abuse, neglect or severe domestic conflict. Join us at 5:30p.m. for the CASA 4-1-1 Night held at the CASA office, 701 South Cascade in Colorado Springs. To learn more about the many fulfilling volunteer opportunities available at CASA, contact Kelly at 447-9898, ext. 1033 or visit www.casappr.org LUTEFISK AND MEATBALL DINNER Saturday, November 12, 2012 Viking Hall, 1045 ford street Colorado Springs, co 80915 first seating at 2pm or second seating at 6pm $18 for adult members, $20 for non-members $8 for children ages 5-12 Lutefisk with butter/cream sauce, meatballs, steamed potatoes, vegetables,cranberry sauce, lefse, dessert and coffee for sale in our lobby: Lutefisk, herring, ligonberries, baked goods and gift items for reservations please phone Virginia at 650-7029 QUICK BOOKS BASICS FOR YOUR BUSINESS 11/13/12 10-11am Tri-Lakes Business Incubator 14960 Woodcarver Rd, Co Springs, CO 80921 / Fee: $10.00 Registration Required www.trilakesbi.org Come learn about Quick Books and how it can work for you and your business! · Helps you avoid issues with Uncle Sam · Straightforward and easy to learn · Compatible with many types of software · Cost effective

4TH ANNUAL BREAKAWAY HOCKEY EVENT DINNER, MUSIC, DESSERT, SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS Friday, November 16th 6pm - Midnight Sundance Mountain Lodge 1865 Woodmoor Drive Tickets $25/person, includes dinner and auctions $10/person, includes silent, live and dessert auctions Payable to LP Hockey Proceeds to Benefit LP District 38 Hockey Team For tickets contact Sarah at 3511074.

RAMPART HIGH SCHOOL’S CHRISTMAS CUPBOARD BAZAAR EVENT Rampart High School 8250 Lexington Drive Colorado Springs, 80920 Nov 17, 2012 9am/4pm Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Rampart High School’s annual Christmas Cupboard Bazaar! HUGE selection of unique HANDMADE ITEMS from 150 vendors!!! Delicious concession stand! FREE admission! It’s the BEST craft fair in town!

(No strollers Please) 7th ANNUAL NORTH POLE AT TRI-LAKES ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Dec 1st and 2nd, 2012 10AM to 4PM Grace Best School 66 Jefferson Street Downtown Monument Admission: Nonperishable food items or cash donations.

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CHILEAN RESCUE POD UNVEILED & HERITAGE LECTURE SERIES WITH RON ELMLINGER Thursday, November 8 6:00 p.m.

Do you believe that there is little hope in the world? That every shred of dignity mankind ever clung onto has slipped away in the cold breeze of cruel reality? Well then, this article is not for you. You see, this article is for the positive folks out there.

This article is a pitch to everyone who wants to improve their weekly routine; everyone who is tired of the 8-5 work routine. Those who are sick of working, going home, watching X-Factor, the Voice, Idol, or whatever other singer-shows the networks are shoving in our faces these days. It’s time for a change - a good one.

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n September, The Western Museum of Mining and Industry acquired an amazing, full scale (12.7 feet tall!) replica of the capsule (designed by NASA, built by the Chilean Navy, and called a “pod”) that rescued 33 Chilean Miners who were trapped 2300 feet underground in August of 2010. The Chilean Tourist Board selected the museum to receive this one-of-a-kind artifact.

On November 8, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., the museum will commemorate this addition to our collection with an exhibit opening celebration.

Whether you followed the story in the news or are an avid mining and engineering fan, come to see this amazing mine rescue device and learn more about the dramatic Chilean mine rescue story that had the whole world holding its breath!

Following this opening, stay for our Heritage Lecture series on Historic Cold War Uranium Production

and its Health Effects on Workers with guest speaker Ron Elmlinger.

During the Cold War period of our nation’s history, an arsenal of nuclear weapons and atomic fuel was produced. Many uranium miners and energy workers, who believed they were patriots contributing to this national security effort, became ill. Ron Elmlinger, a veteran of the Cold War with impressive health care credentials, founded the nonprofit Cold War Patriots organization that assists all energy employees who have become ill from working near radiologic and toxic substances.

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Here are two observations concerning decision making that I think are worthy of your consideration:

DEVELOP YOUR DECISION MAKING SKILLS

By Ron Ross “I’m divorcing my second wife,” a friend told me recently. Before I could even respond, he said sorrowfully, “You know what Dr. Ross? I should never have divorced my first one.”

In the area of bad decisions, my friend is not alone. Several years ago my wife and I were living in a city we didn’t like, doing a job we despised, in the company of people we didn’t enjoy. Many times during the three long years we were there my wife would whimper, “How did we ever end up here?”

When she threatened to go to the local truck stop and hitch a ride with any trucker going either east or west, I realized it was time to figure out how to get out of town. So we started making decisions that eventually got us back to sanity, back to God’s country, back to Colorado.

Now she tells me she will live with me anywhere in the world as long as it’s in Colorado.

are who you are today because of the decisions you made in the past; and who you will be tomorrow will be determined by the decisions you make today.

So how good are you at making right decisions? If you are normal you have made your quota of both good and bad decisions. Some decisions you thought were good when you made them, and some you knew You make a few good decisions and were wrong and you made them anygood things happen. Make some way, and a few that seemed wrong bad ones and who knows what sorry turned out right. Who’s to know? town or situation you’ll end up in?

Don’t you wish that warning lights Life, it appears, is little more than would flash when you are about to a series of decisions. And it all make a bad choice or that trumpets started in the Garden of Eden when would sound when you’re about Eve asked Adam, “Hey big boy, you to decide right? Unfortunately life wanna bite of this?” The rest is his- isn’t like that. You have to make tory. Do you see the long-term im- decisions day-by-day, and even moment-by-moment and hope that pact one bad decision can make? ultimately the good ones outnumber Here is a reality check for you: You the bad.

First of all, good decisions are the result of thoughtful deliberation spiced with the advice of wise counselors. Give emotion, reason, wise counsel and sufficient time equal opportunity to guide you in your decision making process.

Second, good decisions give you the confidence to make more good decisions. If you’re on a downward spiral because of bad decisions, start by making a few good small decisions and increase your confidence until you are ready to take on the looming, life-changing choices that will elevate you two a whole new level of living.

It’s one of the most import skills you’ll ever learn because your destiny is determined one small decision at a time.

You’re “Kick in the pants” for this week is this: Go a day and make good decisions, then a week, then a month. In the process you develop valuable decision making skills and you will blossom!

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his summer, the U.S. Department of Education asked colleges across the country to help potential students determine their true costs for a college education. Colleges were asked to provide each accepted student with a “shopping sheet” to make it easier to compare the costs of attending their college versus other schools.

The sheets include details such as tuition and fees, housing, books, grants from the school, Pell Grants and grants from the state. Further down the page are the net costs that the student will be expected to provide, as well as the options for paying those, such as work study, loans and family contributions.

Other handy information on the page details the graduation rate of the school, and whether it’s considered low, medium or high. The loan default rate also is shown for the school, comparing it with the national rate.

One of the most helpful sections of the sheet is the loan-repayment information. The section shows the average levels of borrowing for the school, as well as the expected monthly rate of repayment over 10 years. Students will know going in

what their repayments are likely to be. To see an example of the college shopping sheet, go to: collegecost.ed.gov/shopping_sheet. pdf

LIVING GOD’S GIFTS

For students just starting the process of applying to schools, the Federal Student Aid site (studentaid.ed.gov) has a wealth of information on financial aid for college. Who gets aid (the criteria) and the types of aid (work study, grants and loans) are linked, with special sections on avoiding scams and aid for serving in the military or being a spouse or child of a veteran. There are links to calculators for repayment comparisons of subsidized and non-subsidized loans, and Income-Contingent Repayment Plan (ICR) Income-Based Repayment Plan (IBR) loans.

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