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THE FOUR SEASONS

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– Frankie Valli, American musician

the general population. We won’t go so far as to say it makes any voice good because that isn’t the truth. It really just makes it marketable, which is pretty sad when you think about it. What happened to talent? What happened to training and practice and hard work and TALENT? Can you tell that we feel n today’s musical climate, auto-tune ap- there’s a shortage of talent amongst many pears to be king. It doesn’t matter if you of today’s popular “singers?” If not, pay atreally can sing or not. Auto-tune takes any voice and makes it, well, suitable for The Four Seasons... Continued on Page 2

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tention. This is serious business.

Now, where were we? Oh yes.

Singers who actually HAVE talent. One such example, sadly, comes from quite some time ago. But his voice is instantly recognizable simply because of the raw talent he possessed. In many ways, this particular person was an unstoppable force all on his own, but his true claim to fame rested with a group of singers who came to be known as “The Four Seasons.” It took some time for the guys to settle on that name, let alone find a sound that was truly their own, but once they did, there was no stopping them. It’s instantly clear why they stuck around as long as they did and even inspired a “revival” of their style of music through a Broadway musical called “Jersey Boys,” which launched in 2005 and is STILL going strong today. With that type of staying power, you better believe we at Snippetz felt compelled, almost obligated, to dig deeper into the story of The Four Seasons. Go dig out your saddle shoes, poodle skirt and hair grease because we’re taking a trip back in time to the heyday of this iconic group!

By most accounts, 1934 wasn’t exactly a grand year, but we’re calling it grand because that was the year that Francis Castelluccio was born.

Little did anyone know that little Frankie would change the face of music forever when he was cruising around the working-class neighborhood where he grew up with his three brothers.

and there that’s what I was going to do – be a successful singer.”

And a successful singer he did become! He recorded his first solo song in 1953 and it was at this time when Frankie realized the last name Castelluccio, awesome as it was, just didn’t flow for a big-time singer. He decided to change it to Valley as a nod to his friend, Texas Jean With a hardworking barber for Valley. Later, Frankie shortened it a father, Frankie (and truly just to Valli, the Italianized version, to about everyone in the housing proj- pay homage to his heritage. But he ect where he lived) assumed there still hadn’t really become the star weren’t many options for success he wanted to be. available to boys growing up in the area.

In fact, in the “Jersey Boys” Broadway musical, one of the characters says of the neighborhood: “If you’re from my neighborhood, you got three ways out: You could join the arm. You could get mobbed up.

Or – you could become a star.”

A SOUND UNLIKE ANY OTHER

In 1956, he teamed up with brothers Tommy and Nick DeVito and Hank Majewski to form the group called “The Varietones.” Although literary nerds like the author of this article appreciated the play on words, the Evidently, those first two options group apparently didn’t appreciate didn’t exactly appeal to the young it as much because they changed boy, who at seven years old, saw their name to “The Four Lovers.” singer first Frank Sinatra at the Awww, how truly 1950s, right?

Paramount Theater for the first time with his mother. He said, “I saw Si- Even though they put in a lot of hard natra coming out on stage and the work, The Four Lovers didn’t have way he was lit up, it was like he had The Four Seasons... Continued on Page 3 an aura around him. I decided then

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY If you were wondering where the Broadway musical got its name, it comes from the fact that The Four Seasons were started in Newark, New Jersey. OK, so we cleared up any confusion in that regard. But what about the name the Four Seasons? Where in the world did that come from? Calm down, we’re getting to that. But we truly do need to go back to Newark in the grand old year of 1934.

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With a three-octave range, which and “Big Girls Don’t Cry.â€? Incidenis impressive on its own, Frankie tally, that last song is a nightmare managed to seamlessly ow from a for any young girl who has an older falsetto to a deep baritone, resulting brother because any time he picks in a sound unlike anything popular on her and makes her cry, he can at the time. just sing that to her and make it inďŹ nitely worse . . . at least, that’s what Frankie even noted this when he we’ve heard. said, “Many R&B groups had used falsetto as part of their background WITHSTANDING THE harmonies, but we were dierent because we put the falsetto out front TEST OF TIME and made it the lead.â€?

Even though their sound is the epitome of late 1950s and 1960s music, LOVERS The Four Seasons have managed to BECOME SEASONS stay relevant, even all these years later. What’s even more impressive is that, in 1964 when the “British Invasion� came about with The Beatles crossing the Atlantic and bringing their music to the United States, The Four Seasons still churned out a number of hits, like “Rag Doll.�

Side note: that song was actually inspired by a young woman who was obviously down on her luck but was trying to survive by washAs time went on, members of The ing windshields. Gaudio went to tip Four Lovers came and went and by the woman but realized he only had 1959, the guys ďŹ nally got their big a $20 bill. Being the nice guy that break. The Four Lovers, which then he was, Gaudio gave it to her anyconsisted of Frankie Valli, Tom- way, even though $20 in 1964 was my DeVito and Nick Massi, had a a pretty big tip. She was extremely friend (you may have heard of him) grateful and he walked away with named Joe Pesci, who knew Bob the memory of her gratitude enGaudio. Gaudio played the piano graved in his mind. and wrote songs for his group the “Royal Teens,â€? famous as the one- The Four Seasons faded in and out hit-wonders behind the song “Short of popularity but always managed Shorts.â€? Gaudio actually co-wrote to make a comeback just when it that little ditty so whenever you seemed they had ďŹ nally disappeared hear that Nair commercial, you can for good. They were inducted into silently thank him for being so in- the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in ventive.

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Anyway, Gaudio joined up with the three members of The Four Lovers, and the new group began working with Crewe to make something happen. The Four Lovers took a tab at auditioning for a gig playing in the cocktail lounge of a bowling alley, but they didn’t get it. However, the

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Billy Joel (another performer you may have heard of) was inspired by the song and wrote his song “Uptown Girl� as a sort of antithesis to the story behind “Rag Doll.�

group to sing about; Valli explained that the name just worked better lyrically than any other name. •

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Several websites incorrectly cite Frankie Valli’s birthday as May 3, 1937, but he was actually born in 1934, as we mentioned before. He changed his age from 28 to 25 when “Sherry� was released in 1962, apparently to appeal to a younger crowd.

His true birthdate is printed on the album he made with the Four Lovers.

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TRI-LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • Thurs., Oct. 3 – 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

– Chamber Networking Breakfast • Tues., Oct. 15 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Business After Hours: Perry Park Country Club, 7047 Perry Park Blvd., Larkspur, CO 80118 • Weds., Oct. 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Tax Prep Essentials • Thurs., Oct. 17 – 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Chamber Networking Breakfast • Thurs., Oct. 17 – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Tri-Lakes Community and Business Expo: 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

TOWN OF MONUMENT

2019 LEWIS-PALMER HIGH SCHOOL • Tuesday, October 1 4:00 p.m. – Tennis Boys Varsity Game vs. Sand Creek High School @ LPHS 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Pine Creek High School @ PCHS 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Falcon High School @ LPHS

(all meetings held at Monument Town Hall: 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument, CO 80132)

• Wednesday, October 2 3:30 p.m. – Softball Varsity Game vs.

Palmer Ridge High School @ PRHS 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Empty Bowl • Mon., Oct. 7 – 6:30 p.m. – Board of Dinner @ LPHS Commons Trustees Meeting 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. – Powder Puff Game @ Don Breese Stadium – LPHS • Weds., Oct. 9 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

– Planning Commission Meeting • Thursday, October 3 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

• Mon., Oct. 14 – Town Hall Closed – Falcon High School @ LPHS Columbus Day 6:30 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Cheyenne Mountain High School @ • Weds., Oct. 16 – 5:30 p.m. – Monu- CMHS ment Municipal Court 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Bonfire • Mon., Oct. 21 – 6:30 p.m. – Board of • Friday, October 4 Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Football Varsity Game vs.

Pueblo South High School @ LPHS

• Friday, October 11 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Air Academy High School @ AAHS • Saturday, October 12 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Cyber Competition in Room 319 @ LPHS 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Hall of Fame in Commons and Auditorium @ LPHS • Monday, October 14 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Booster Club in Room 108 @ LPHS • Tuesday, October 15 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Sand Creek High School @ SCHS 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Visa Ridge High School @ LPHS • Thursday, October 17 TBD – Cross County Varsity Regional Meet @ Monument Valley Park 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs. Discovery Canyon High School @ LPHS 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Palmer Ridge High School @ LPHS • Friday, October 18 7:00 p.m. – Football Varsity Game vs.

Lutheran High School @ LHS

• Saturday, October 5 TOWN OF PALMER LAKE TBA – Cross Country Varsity Meet @ • Tuesday, October 22 Air Academy High School (all meetings held at Palmer Lake 10:00 a.m. – Softball Varsity Game vs. 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Palmer Ridge High School @ PRHS Town Hall: 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Woodland Park High School @ LPHS 6:30 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game Lake, CO 80133) vs. Sand Creek High School @ SCHS • Monday, October 7 • Thurs., Oct. 24 – 6:00 p.m. – Board of 8:30 a.m. – Golf Boys Varsity State Trustees Meeting Championships @ Bridges Golf • Thursday, October 24 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Course Cheyenne Mountain High School @ • Sat., Oct. 26 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

LPHS – Palmer Lake Creepy Crawl • Tuesday, October 8 8:30 a.m. – Golf Boys Varsity State • Friday, October 25 Competition @ Bridges Golf Course 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs. 7:00 p.m. – Football Varsity Game LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL vs. Discovery Canyon High School @ Air Academy High School @ AAHS DISTRICT 38 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game LPHS vs. Discovery Canyon High School @ • Saturday, October 26 • Thurs., Oct. 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Lewis- LPHS TBD – Cross County Varsity State Meet Palmer Middle School Community Tour @ Penrose Event Center • Thursday, October 10 (reservation required) 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Creative Crafters Showcase in Commons and Gyms • Mon., Oct. 28 – 6:00 p.m. – Board of Vista Ridge High School @ LPHS Education Regular Meeting: Learning 6:30 p.m. – Football Varsity Game vs. @ LPHS Center at Administration, 146 N. Jeffer- Thomas Jefferson High School @ All 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Cyber Competition in Room 319 @ LPHS City Stadium son St., Monument, CO 80132

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• Sunday, October 27 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Creative Crafters Showcase in Commons and Gyms @ LPHS • Tuesday, October 29 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Valor Christian High School @ LPHS 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Fall Choir Concert in Auditorium @ LPHS

PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL • Tuesday, October 1 4:00 p.m. – Tennis Boys Varsity Match vs. Air Academy High School @ PRHS 6:30 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Sand Creek High School @ SCHS • Wednesday, October 2 3:30 p.m. – Softball Varsity Game vs.

Lewis-Palmer High School @ PRHS 5:30 p.m. – Field Hockey Varsity Game vs. Denver East High School @ All City Stadium 6:00 p.m. – Gymnastics Varsity Meet vs. Overland High School, Rock Canyon High School @ OHS • Thursday, October 3 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs. Discovery Canyon High School @ PRHS 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Air Academy High School @ LPHS • Friday, October 4 3:30 p.m. – Softball Varsity Game vs.

Elizabeth High School @ PRHS • Saturday, October 5 9:00 a.m. – Cross Country Varsity League Championship @ Air Academy High School 12:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs. Eaton High School @ PRHS 1:00 p.m. – Football Varsity Game vs.

Pine Creek High School @ LPHS • Monday, October 7 8:00 a.m. – Golf Boys Varsity State Championships @ Bridges Golf Course 4:15 p.m. – Field Hockey Varsity Game vs. Kent Denver High School @ PRHS • Tuesday, October 8 8:00 a.m. – Golf Boys Varsity State Championships @ Bridges Golf Course 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Sand Creek High School @ SCHS 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Vista Ridge High School @ VRHS

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• Wednesday, October 9 TBD – Tennis Boys Varsity Regionals @ Kent Denver High School 6:00 p.m. – Gymnastics Varsity Meet vs. Elizabeth High School, Heritage High School @ EHS 6:30 p.m. – Field Hockey Varsity Game vs. Denver East High School @ LPHS

terfinals @ TBD 6:00 p.m. – Gymnastics Varsity League • Thurs., Oct. 10 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 Championships @ Elizabeth High p.m. – Second Thursday Craft: Faux Taxidermy Insects School

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• Thursday, October 10 TBD – Tennis Boys Varsity Regionals @ Kent Denver High School 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Cheyenne Mountain High School @ CMHS 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Cheyenne Mountain High School @ LPHS • Friday, October 11 TBD – Tennis Boys Varsity Regionals @ Kent Denver High School 7:00 p.m. – Football Varsity Game vs.

Lutheran High School @ LPHS • Saturday, October 12 1:00 p.m. – Field Hockey Varsity Game vs. St. Mary’s High School @ LPHS • Monday, October 14 4:15 p.m. – Field Hockey Varsity Game vs. Arapahoe High School @ AHS • Tuesday, October 15 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Air Academy High School @ PRHS • Wednesday, October 16 3:00 p.m. – Cross Country Varsity Championships @ Monument Valley Park • Thursday, October 17 TBD – Cross Country Varsity Regionals @ TBD TBD – Tennis Boys Varsity State Meet @ Pueblo City Park 4:15 p.m. – Field Hockey Varsity Game vs. Regis Jesuit Girls High School @ PRHS 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Falcon High School @ PRHS 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Lewis-Palmer High School @ LPHS • Friday, October 18 TBD – Tennis Boys Varsity State Meet @ Pueblo City Park 7:00 p.m. – Football Varsity Game vs.

Littleton High School @ LPHS • Saturday, October 19 TBD – Softball Varsity Regionals @ TBD TBD – Tennis Boys Varsity State Meet @ Pueblo City Park 8:00 a.m. – Gymnastics Varsity Invitational @ Cherry Creek High School • Tuesday, October 22 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Lewis-Palmer High School @ PRHS 7:00 p.m. – Soccer Boys Varsity Game vs. Falcon High School @ LPHS • Wednesday, October 23 TBD – Field Hockey Varsity State Quar-

• Thursday, October 24 TBD – Field Hockey Varsity State Quarterfinals @ TBD 6:00 p.m. – Gymnastics Varsity League Championships @ Elizabeth High School 6:00 p.m. – Volleyball Varsity Game vs.

Vista Ridge High School @ VRHS 7:00 p.m. – Football Varsity Game vs.

Thomas Jefferson High School @ All City Stadium • Friday, October 25 TBD – Softball Varsity State Game @ TBD

255 North Gate Blvd., • Thurs., Oct. 10 – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 Colorado Springs, CO 80921 p.m. – Social Security 101 – Live Webinar • Sat., Oct. 5 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Harvest Festival Weekend • Tues., Oct. 15 – 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

– Teens Make Tuesday: Animal Ears & • Sun., Oct. 6 – 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Flower Crowns – Harvest Festival Weekend • Thurs., Oct. 17 – 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Live Action Clue I • Thurs., Oct. 17 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Live Action Clue II • Weds., Oct. 23 – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Haunted High Escape Rooms

• Saturday, October 26 TBD – Cross Country Varsity State • Fri., Oct. 25 – 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

– Paper Tigers Origami Club Championships @ TBD TBD – Softball Varsity State Game @ • Sat., Oct. 26 – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 TBD a.m. – No-Carve Decorating: Baby Pumpkins (no registration required) • Monday, October 28 6:00 p.m. – PRHS Foundation in Sunset Room @ PRHS • Tuesday, October 29 TBD – Field Hockey Varsity State SemiFinals @ TBD

PALMER LAKE ART GROUP

• Sat., Oct. 5 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 30 – 46th Annual Art Fair - The Artist MemTBD – Soccer Boys Varsity State 1st bers of the Palmer Lake Art Group inRound @ TBD vite you to the 46th Annual Art Fair at the Palmer Lake Town Hall. FREE AND • Thursday, October 31 OPEN TO ALL! Original Art for purTBD – Field Hockey Varsity State chase, Art Demos, Meet the Artists, and Championships @ TBD Movie Screening (“Rarefied Air: Artists in the Pikes Peak Region”). Awarding D38 art scholarships since 1977. The AIR FORCE ACADEMY Palmer Lake Art Group is a 501c3 nonFOOTBALL profit organization. Visit our website: palmerlakeartgroup.com • Saturday, October 5 vs. Navy @ Annapolis, MD • Saturday, October 12 vs. Fresno State University @ USAFA

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• Thurs., Oct. 17 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Free Flu Clinic - Sponsored by Tri-Lakes Cares and Penrose-St. Fran• Saturday October 26 vs. Utah State cis Health Services. For adults and children over 4 years of age. Eligibility University @ USAFA requirements: uninsured, underinsured, those without vaccine coverage. Vaccine is limited and will be available for PIKES PEAK as long as supply lasts. Call United Way LIBRARY DISTRICT 211 for schedule updates and other locations.

MONUMENT BRANCH • Saturday, October 19 vs. University of Hawaii @ Manoa, HI

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• Weds., Oct. 2 – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Packing your child’s lunch lets you know exactly what he or she is eating.

Follow these tips, and not only will you save money, you’ll also pack a nutritious lunch that your child will enjoy!

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A nutritious lunch prepared at home does not have to be boring or cost you a fortune. Making small changes can save you money, like planning a lunch with ingredients that also work well for dinner meals.

Remember that well-nourished adults and children have a greater chance of success at work or at school.

Proper nutrition also is a key ingredient for back-to-school success because it fuels brain cells and gives your child the energy

• Practice good nutrition yourself. Children learn by association -- you need to be a role model. Discuss with them the benefits of healthy eating.

• Plan ahead and have a list when you go to the store. The more time you spend in a store, the more money you spend.

• Use foods from each of the five food groups: Carbohydrates, protein, dairy, fruits and vegetables. Choose whole-grain products like bread, tortillas, pita bread, bagels or whole-grain crackers. These are more nutritious, have more fiber, vitamins and minerals, and keep blood sugar steady for optimal learning.

• Include the kids in the preparation process and give them choices. Take them along when grocery shopping. Let them pick a new fruit or vegetable to try each week.

• Buy what’s on sale each week, then work it into a menu. Use fruits and vegetables that are in season.

• Make your own ingredients. Look beyond lunch meat. Slice your own meat or grill a chicken breast and cut it into strips Continued on Page 7

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You can use my recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Two Ways as a delicious dinner and a nutritious lunch. It makes eight servings (four for lunch and four for dinner).

One meal with two ways to save money!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN TWO WAYS 2 cups plain fat-free Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon packed fresh mint or basil 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, or 1/2 tablespoon dried dill 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 pounds chicken breast tenders 1 English (seedless) cucumber 2 large ripe tomatoes 4 whole-wheat pitas

3. Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet on medium-high. Grill chicken 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.

4. Meanwhile, cut cucumber and tomato into chunks; toss, in large bowl, with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and remaining lemon juice, oil and garlic.

For Dinner: Divide the chicken, yogurt sauce and the cucumber and tomato mixture evenly. Place half of the ingredients in sealed containers. Transfer remaining chicken to serving plates and serve with the remaining cucumber mixture and yogurt sauce. Prepare a side of orzo or couscous to serve, if desired.

For Lunch: Toast pitas in a large dry pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop, or on the top rack of an oven, or in a toaster oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side, turning once. Fill the pitas with the remaining chicken, and top with yogurt sauce and the cucumber mixture.

Place in a reusable container in a lunchbox along with fruit. ***

2. Using a shallow container or pie plate, combine 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, poultry seasoning,

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oregano, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/3 of the garlic.

Add chicken, turning to coat. Let stand.

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• It was Democratic governor and presidential hopeful Adlai Stevenson who made the following sage observation: “A free society is a place where it’s safe to be unpopular.”

• In proportion to its size, the strongest muscle in the human body is the tongue.

• Beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss had a hobby that few people were aware of: He collected hats.

• If you’re planning a trip to Kentucky anytime soon, you’d better keep a close rein on your interactions with strangers.

It seems that flirting there is illegal and could get you 30 days in jail.

• It’s well-known that Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize, but most people are misinformed about what he won it for. He didn’t receive the award for his theory of relativity, but for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.

• The name of one of the most popular early video games, Pac-Man, comes from the Japanese words for “to eat.”

• The lyrics to that favorite Irish ballad “O Danny Boy” were actually written by an Englishman.

• Hong Kong is not a city -- it’s an island.

The name of the city commonly known as Hong Kong is actually Victoria.

• A study conducted by the Environmental Conservancy shows that Viagra is having a beneficial effect on the environment, especially in Asian countries.

It seems that even though the drug costs $10 a pill, it’s still cheaper than bear’s gall bladder and other supposed remedies.

• In ancient Rome, slaves with red hair commanded a higher price from buyers.

• Actress Meg Ryan’s given name was Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra. *** Thought for the Day: “The trouble ain’t that people are ignorant; it’s that they know so much that ain’t so.” -Josh Billings © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Name either of the two Canadian-born major-league pitchers to toss a complete-game no-hitter.

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condition known as “caries”?

2. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “ad astra” mean?

3. GAMES: How long is a bowling alley lane?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Gulf of Tonkin?

5. MOVIES: Which Disney animated movie featured the song “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo”?

6. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century author often featured the fictitious Yoknapatawpha County in his stories?

7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which 19th-century playwright and poet once wrote of September, “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall”?

8. U.S. STATES: Which is the only U.S. state to border four of the five Great Lakes?

9. COMICS: Which 1980s comic strip featured the characters of Milo, Steve and Opus?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What process gets rid of bacteria in milk?

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2. Who was the first Houston Astros pitcher to win at least 20 games in a season?

3. How many times has a Penn State football player gone No. 1 in the NFL Draft?

4. Before San Antonio in 2008, name the last NBA playoff team with only one player (minimum 10 games played) who averaged 12 or more points a game during the regular season.

5. Hall of Famer Red Kelly won eight Stanley Cups during his 20-season NHL playing career.

With which two teams did he win them?

6. In 2019, Kyle Busch tied a NASCAR Cup record by posting 11 consecutive top-10 finishes to open a season. Who else did it?

7. Who was the last British female tennis player before Johanna Konta in 2019 to reach the French Open semifinals in singles?

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BIBLE TRIVIA

1. Name the artist who wrote and released “Lovin’ You.” Hint: She had a five-octave singing range.

1. Is the book of Jeremiah in the Old or New Testament or neither?

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2. Which rockabilly artist released “You’re Sixteen” in 1960?

3. Which group released “I Need You” and “Ventura Highway” in 1972?

4. Who released an album entitled “Rock of the Westies”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Until we dance into the fire, that fatal kiss is all we need.” (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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2. The Ethiopian eunuch that Philip met in Acts 8:26-27 was under what queen? Azubah, Candace, Nehushta, Vashti 3. At whose well did Jesus meet the Samaritan woman? Joshua’s, Jonah’s, Jacob’s, Judas’ 4. From Revelation 21, how many gates does the New Jerusalem have? 1, 4, 12, 16 5. Who was king during Zechariah’s time of prophecy? David, Daniel, Darius, Saul 6. How long did Aaron’s followers mourn him? 3 days, 13 days, 30 days, 3 months (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

• On Oct. 4, 1918, German Chancellor Max von Baden sends a telegraph message to President Woodrow Wilson requesting an armistice between Germany and the Allied powers in World War I. After a difficult month of negotiations, World War I came to an end on Nov. 11, 1918.

• On Oct. 2, 1780, British Major John Andre is hanged as a spy by U.S. military forces in New York. Andre, an accomplice of Benedict Arnold, was captured with incriminating papers in his boot. The papers revealed Arnold’s offer to surrender West Point to the British for a bribe of 20,000 pounds.

• On Oct. 3, 1863, expressing gratitude for a Union Army victory at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln announces that the nation will celebrate an official Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 26, and on the fourth Thursday of every November thereafter.

• On Oct. 1, 1890, an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park, paving the way for generations of nature lovers.

Yosemite’s natural beauty is immortalized in the stark black-and-white landscape photographs of Ansel Adams (19021984).

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• On Sept. 30, 1954, the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, is commissioned by the U.S. Navy. In August 1958, the Nautilus accomplished the first voyage under the geographic North Pole.

• On Oct. 6, 1961, President John F. Kennedy advises American families to build bomb shelters to protect themselves from atomic fallout in the event of a nuclear exchange with the Soviet Union. One year later, the world hovered on the brink of nuclear war after the USSR placed nuclear missiles in Cuba.

• On Oct. 5, 1978, Isaac Bashevis Singer wins the Nobel Prize for literature. Singer wrote about Jewish life in Poland and the United States. One of his stories, “Yentl,” was made into a movie directed by and starring Barbra Streisand in 1983. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. Dick Fowler (1945) and James Paxton (2018).

2. Larry Dierker, who recorded 20 victories in 1969.

3. Twice -- Ki-Jana Carter in 1995 and Courtney Brown in 2000.

4. The 1953-54 Minneapolis Lakers.

5. Detroit and Toronto (four each).

6. Morgan Shepherd, in 1990.

7. Jo Durie, in 1983.

BIBLE TRIVIA 1) Old 2) Candace 3) Jacob’s 4) 12 5) Darius 6) 30 days

FLASH BACK 1. Minnie Riperton, in 1975. Stevie Wonder produced her first album, but under a pseudonym because he was under contract to another record company.

2. Johnny Burnette. His version peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, but Ringo Starr’s 1973 rendering was an international hit and went to No. 1 in the U.S. 3. America. The trio met in high school in London, where their fathers were stationed with the U.S. Air Force. They picked the name so no one would think they were Brits trying to sound American.

4. Elton John, in 1975. The name was a play on “West of the Rockies” because the album was cut in Colorado.

5. “A View to a Kill,” by Duran Duran. They wrote and performed this theme song for the 1985 James Bond film of the same name. It is still the only James Bond theme song ever to reach No. 1 on the charts.

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I own Simple Computer Repair, a computer and electronics repair shop right here in Monument. We are the only full-service computer and IT service center in the Tri-Lakes area.

We opened for business September 16th, 2016. In July 2018, we merged with Monument Computers and moved all operations to our store at 1445 Cipriani Loop behind the Kum & Go off highway 105.

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even if you didn’t need a haircut, you stopped by to chat about the weather, sports, or even computers!

When you walk in to our store, you will notice that nearly all computer monitors face out. A customer can readily see that we aren’t looking at your pictures or last year’s tax return. We don’t take your computer behind a wall or a door to work on it. We work on it out in the open, and many times, our customers come back and watch the technician or ask questions as we work on their computer.

While we are proud of our shop and our customer service, for some folks, it is just impractical for them to bring their computer to us. In those cases, we offer a very affordable athome service to quickly resolve any problems.

Being a small businessman myself, I feel for those of you trying to run a business and struggling with Information Technology (IT) issues.

We offer the same great repair and problem-solving services for small businesses. Plus, we can help ensure your networks are secure and controlled. We also offer 24/7 monitoring of your IT system to ensure hardware and software health and stave off catastrophic failures that leave you dead in the water at a price 10 times less than the big guys out there. Simple Computer repair can be your IT department.

When I opened the store, I wanted to provide a different experience for my customers. Have you ever gone to a big-box store for repair and been charged just for somebody to look at your computer? Have they flooded you with geek-speak and then quoted you an outrageous price to fix what seemed like a minor issue? Or did they suggest that you just go buy a new computer from aisle 14? If you have been frustrated with this kind of service, In the coming months, I hope our articles will be helpful in answering come in and give us a try. some of the most common questions I have tried to build a business I receive every day. If you have where the customer feels not only a question about your computer, comfortable coming in, but also services available in our area, or welcome. We’ve tried to establish any other IT-related question, please an atmosphere akin to the old-time send it to: questions@scr-cos.com neighborhood barbershop where,

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Life-Giving Words praiseworthy.

THIS WEEK’S LIFE-LIFTING WORD:

“WORTHY”

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his life-lifting word, “worthy,” confuses me. Am I worthy of love and acceptance just because I’m a human? Author Brene Brown thinks so. She states, “You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”

I believe everyone, as a human being, is worthy of respect because all are created in the image of God, but I wonder …

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Are you worthy of love if you’re abusive?

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Are you worthy of promotion if you’re a sloth?

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Are you worthy of friendship if you’re an enemy?

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Are you worthy of joy if you’re gloomy?

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Are you worthy of peace if you’re hostile?

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Are you worthy of kindness if you’re ruthless?

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Are you worthy of generosity if you’re stingy?

It seems worthiness increases or decreases from time to time! You can be worthy of love in the morning as you kiss your mate goodbye, but your evening grumpiness — well, that’s something else. So are you a part-time love-worthy person? Is this possible?

Confusing.

To add to the befuddlement, “worth” often refers to the price or value of something, such as a diamond or a used car. And to compound the confusion even further, “worthy” is used in a variety of other ways: A boat can be seaworthy; an event can be newsworthy; a product can be trustworthy; an idea can be noteworthy, and a deed can be

However, the kind of “worth” or “worthy” I consider to be a life-lifting word, refers to character — for instance, a person of remarkable achievement, strong integrity or extreme compassion who is worthy of admiration and honor.

Sometimes worth shines through for all to see in public figures, like Martin Luther King or Steve Jobs; but the radiance of worth is just as strong in common-folk, like Meals on Wheels volunteers or Sunday school teachers.

These are people you admire, ones who inspire — people of worth.

Worthy people are a source of inspiration and aspiration. They inspire you to be more like them — more worthy. Unfortunately, the person who’s most critical of who you are, is you!

According to author Dennis Waitley, “The most splendid achievement of all is the constant striving to surpass yourself and be worthy of your own approval.” Rabbi Yehuda Berg echoed the same message: “It’s our own small voice within that is our oppressor; it says we are not worthy and not powerful enough. Our limited beliefs are the real foe we need to fight and conquer.”

As you strive for worth, it’s easy — even natural — to be your own worst enemy. “Yes, I can. No, I can’t.” A real battle! Can you overcome that small voice within? What does it take to win the war? Can you be worthy?

Let’s clear the confusion. We live in a world where receiving is preceded by giving: first the seed, then the flower; first the investment, then the return; first the blessing, then the benefit. This universal law governs what’s considered “worthy” too, and so to win the worthywar you must first, think thoughts worthy of consideration; second, speak words worthy of being heard; and third, do deeds worthy of your best effort.

Worthy thoughts, worthy words, and worthy deeds. First give these three, and then you’ll be worthy indeed.

©2019 Dr. Ronald D. S. Ross

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with soap and water. • This tip comes to me from my grandmother. If you roll sausages in a very light coat of our before you cook them, it will reduce the shrinkage.

• Turn o notiďŹ cations during homework time. This means you, too, Mom and Dad. Whistles, buzzes and bells distract more than just the person whose phone is sounding the alert. • Did you know that when iron and copper in metal kitchen knives come in contact with certain fruits and vegetables, it causes them to brown more quickly? It’s better to use a glass, plastic or ceramic-coated knife to cut produce items, especially lettuce, apples and avocados, which are prone to browning. • To remove the scent of garlic from your hands, sprinkle salt on a cut lemon and rub it on your hands. Then, wash as normal

• Now, here’s a great solution, from G.H. in Florida: “After I pressure wash my patio and driveway, I mix up a gallon of vinegar with a cup of salt and a few drops of dish soap. I use this on cracks to deter weeds from growing in them. It’s safe and works quite well.â€? • “If you use a thimble when sewing, here’s a tip from my seamstress mom: Wet your thumb or ďŹ nger before you pop the thimble on. It will stay put, as the moisture helps to create a little suction. It’s aggravating when a thimble falls o.â€? -- J.R. in Pennsylvania Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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sounds and smells of the battlefield had been relentlessly looping in my head.

The suffering seemed endless. And so, thinking there were no other options of escape, I turned to suicide.”

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any of you are not aware of the serious epidemic of Veteran suicide in the U.S. Veteran Suicide is a growing issue and is a crisis that can only be improved through recognition and discussion in society.

Did you know that about 20 US military veterans take their own lives every day.

The number of US military veterans affected by Veteran Depression and Suicide is demoralizing. The number of vets with families and children who need help is staggering.

Statistics show the suicide rate of US military veterans aged 18 to 34 steadily increased from 2006 to 2016, with a very troubling jump of more than 10 percent from 2015 to 2016. That translates into 45 deaths per 100,000 veterans, the highest of any age group.

For veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF) it’s even worse: About 11-20 out of every 100 veterans (or between 1120%) who served in OIF or OEF shows symptoms of PTSD in any given year.

Similarly, for the earlier Gulf War, Desert Storm: About 12 out of every 100 Gulf War Veterans (or 12%) have PTSD in any given year.

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THE WIFE OF A VETERAN WROTE: “As a caregiver of a catastrophically disabled veteran, I’m in a lifelong battle to support my husband. Too often, the VA forces me into battle alone.”

“Eight years ago, my husband stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. He lost his left leg and much of his left arm, and barely survived.”

“Mike’s war was over. But mine would be fought on the home front.

I was going to have to battle for him.

Sometimes that battle takes place in the hospital, as I help my husband through another surgery — 119 and counting.

Sometimes it’s in our home, as I try to juggle three young kids, a plumbing issue and a health care bill, all while trying not to burn dinner.”

“Caregivers like me are supporting catastrophically wounded veterans all over the country. All too often, we’re carrying out that mission alone, with insufficient help from the very government that sent our husbands, wives, sons and daughters off to war.

My husband proudly volunteered to serve and wanted to go to the front lines. Never did we think that the greatest fight would occur once he came home.”

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WHEN TRAINING SEEMS TO GO BACKWARD

Behavioral therapists call this “extinction burst” -- a last hurrah, of sorts, by the brain. It’s one more huge attempt to get that old “reward” back. It’s very similar to someone who’s on a strict diet for a long time, and despite seeing great results, suddenly begins talking themselves into eating that piece of cake they’ve seen in the bakery window.

Now, cats (probably) don’t talk themselves into starting up old behaviors. Jake may simply be reacting to an old habit resurfacing.

Keep working with him on staying off the counter. When he looks as if he’s going to jump up, redirect his DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I tried attention by calling him over. Note training my cat to stay off the counthe times that he jumps on the counter using the “positive reinforceter and keep him occupied with a ment” method you described. It fuzzy toy or snuggles during these worked at first, but now “Jake” is These are just a couple of the many acting worse! Why didn’t it work? periods. Be patient, and don’t give up. stories of those who have been -Ð Greg H., Iowa City forgotten. Stores of those who have given so much for you, and me, and our country.

But there is hope. The Veteran’s Administration has finally taken notice and is trying to help. The VA believes everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. In a recent statement they said in part: “That’s why we are working with community partners across the country — including faith communities, employers, schools, and health care organizations — to prevent suicide among all Veterans, including those who may never come to VA for care.”

DEAR GREG: Don’t give up on training Jake to stay off the counter. If you continue to be consistent in rewarding the behavior that you want from him, and not rewarding the behavior you don’t want, Jake should settle down.

What’s happening with Jake is not unusual. He previously had a habit of jumping up on the counter, and his “reward” at the time was to get atHowever, this is NOT enough. They tention from you, even need your help. if it was just picking him up or shooing him He writes, “I’m supposed to be a down. Even though he statistic. On July 14, 2012, drowning Reach out to us at: in grief and guilt, I tried to kill myself. responded well to the iniLike so many veterans, I had found sherm@4kidzsports.org, follow my tial training, that habit is civilian life desperately difficult. War upcoming blogs and I will show you still lurking in the backhad drained me of joy. The sights, how. “Help Us Help Ours!” ground.

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CBD OIL CAN INTERFERE WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 49-yearold woman who had a massive heart attack in April. My father died of a massive heart attack at 49. I have four stents in three arteries and am on Brilinta, low-dose aspirin, blood pressure medication, etc.

I have essential tremor, first noticing the tremors in middle school. The tremor is in my hands, making writing nearly impossible, and I have head bobs. I have an internal tremor that never stops.

A previous practitioner prescribed a month’s trial of beta blockers several years ago. I noticed no relief with the tremor but was physically ill for the first 30 minutes of the morning in the first two weeks. Recently, I found an online blog regarding essential tremor and CBD oil. Nearly all of the bloggers found some level of relief using this treatment.

If I choose to try CBD oil to assist with my tremor, is there a risk of it interfering with my heart and blood pressure medications? -- M.M. ANSWER: Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a nonpsychoactive substance found in Cannabis, as opposed to tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the best-known psychoactive component.

CBD is typically sold as an oil and has been receiving press as a potential treatment for a wide variety of medical issues. Many or most of these claims have no data to support them. Anecdotal reports, such as most blogs, are neither reliable nor scientific (and may or may not be true). There also is an issue with proving the dosage and purity of products said to contain CBD.

or, there is some evidence: Studies in mice have shown benefit with CBD, although a single case report showed effectiveness of THC but not CBD in essential tremor. The issue of drug interactions is a significant one. CBD inhibits two powerful pathways the body uses to detoxify drugs, the CPY3A4 and CYP2D6 systems. This is a serious issue for you. Ticagrelor (Brilinta), an anticoagulant, is metabolized by CYP3A4, as are some of the statin drugs usually prescribed to people with heart blockages. The effect of the anticoagulant could be much higher than expected, leading to bleeding risk. Other commonly used heart medications are metabolized by CYP2D6, and the effect on these medications is unpredictable.

I can’t recommend CBD products given the medications you are taking, but would suggest you consider alternative treatments. You may have read about deep brain stimulation and ultrasound, two powerful and effective treatments for people whose symptoms have not responded to standard treatments. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: This question is for my husband. How safe is drinking tea while on warfarin? He has his INR checked monthly, and for the most part it stays between 2 and 3. He watches his vitamin K intake regularly. He has read conflicting stories of how tea interacts with warfarin by making the INR levels high. -- S.J. ANSWER: Tea comes in two major types: black tea, which is fermented, and green tea, which is not. Black tea has no known interactions with warfarin (Coumadin). Green tea contains small amounts of vitamin K, which could make the INR lower and the warfarin less effective. However, the effect is likely to be small. Further, if he drinks a consistent amount per day, his dose can be adjusted to reflect his vitamin K intake.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Roman Brazier During the late 18th century, the very rich made a long trip to Europe to admire the architecture and art of Europe, including the ruins of past civilizations.

The town of Pompeii was a major attraction. It had been covered with ash

Three men with animal feet hold this Roman brazier on their heads. It is a copy of an excavated piece from Pompeii that was buried in 78 A.D. Many pictures and artifacts showed life in the town, a place for entertainment and erotica.

and lava in 78 A.D. and forgotten until 1748, when it blocked some construction. Historians have been studying the remains, and the art and culture, since then. The city was a summer home for wealthy Romans, and the eruption covered and saved the furnishings under the rock. Information about furniture and paintings inspired copies in the 18th century.

A brazier that was used to heat a Roman bath in the city and a similar one in a brothel were copied and sold in the late 1800s. The popular bronze brazier had a pieced rim and a three-part foot with men with paw feet holding the fire pit on their heads. These copies were made with a green patina. One sold at a Cakebread auction in New Orleans for $500. It is 10 inches high and almost 6 inches in diameter. ***

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and vintage items are dangerous to own. Is this true? I am afraid to use my orange Fiesta dishes because friends

say they were made with uranium and are radioactive.

A: Yes, some antique medicines, cos-

metics and other objects can be dangerous or even fatal. Most vintage or antique things you buy at shops or shows have been cleaned or checked for dangerous things. Some are mercury (barometers), flammable materials (stove polish that explodes when heated), arsenic (cleanser for complexion), opium (medicine to relieve pain), morphine (to sooth teething babies), alcohol (a high percentage in bitters, medicines, etc.) and, of course, anything in a bumpy poison bottle or a bottle labeled poison.

Uranium was used in the clay or glaze of some items before the strict food and drug laws were passed in the U.S., but some countries still use glazes that are not safe. Your orange dishes are safe to use. If you find forgotten drugstore stock, clean it carefully in a well-ventilated area. Empty all medicine bottles; children may try to drink something. *** CURRENT PRICES Rocker, shaker, shawl, woven tape seat, mushroom caps, No. 7, 40 x 31 x 26 inches, $105.

Chess set, lapis lazuli, white marble, white border, fitted case, Morita Gil, 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches, $258.

Hermes scarf, silk, jacquard, horse, circles, multicolor, black, Michel-Duchene, 1987, 35 x 35 inches, $375.

Brass, tray, inlay, scrolls, central medallion, Maitland Smith, 31 inches, $410. *** TIP: To date an antique chair, look under the seat frame. Eighteenth-century chairs were braced with a thin piece of wood across the front corners of the set. Later chairs were braced with a solid block of wood screwed into each corner.

For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Here’s how: To make the basic papier-mache goop for any form, stir together equal parts of all-purpose flour and water in a large bowl. (Two cups of each is good to start.) Tear newspaper into strips about 1-inch wide.

CREATING PAPIER-MACHE PIGS IS GOOEY FUN

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--reativity is at your elbow, always available. I try to remember that. If you are a parent who, like many people, considers himor herself “noncreative,” just think of creativity as a water faucet. Turn the stream on, and it can be a steady flow into your everyday life.

One thing that works for me is to let myself get sidetracked from the original plan. That’s when I discover that having fun with kids is what’s most important, not the end result. It can happen naturally when you stir up a gloppy, messy batch of papier-mache, a craft you probably remember from your own primary-school days. Grab stuff from the recycle bin and magically turn newspaper, plastic water bottles, golf tees and paper-towel tubes into creatures like these whimsical pigs.

This activity has all the basics for family fun: tradition, creativity and a gooey

To create a form for a pig and piglets, start with a small-size plastic water bottle for a piglet and a plastic liter-size bottle for a pig. Place a bottle in front of you horizontally and note how the spout can be the snout.

For the pig’s legs, tape four trimmed bathroom tissue tubes to the bottom of the body of the bottle. For piglet legs, poke the pointed end of four golf tees into the bottom of the body of a small bottle.

over the form. Lay the coated strips any which way, covering the entire surface.

Smooth out the wrinkles as you go, making the surface as smooth as possible. Let dry. Make a second layer, if you wish.

Make ears by cutting cardboard into two triangles. Tape in place just beyond the neck of the bottle.

Paint the pig with poster or acrylic paints. The brighter, the better!

Dip the newspaper strips one at a time into the mixture, remove excess goop with your fingers, and then drape strips

Poke a spring into what was the base of the bottle for a curly tail. For a piggy bank, cut a slit through the top to insert coins. Cut out a flap underneath the pig

when you wish to retrieve the money. *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” (c) 2019 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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JUDGE ORDERS PUBLIC SHAMING FOR FAKE VETS

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--wo not-too-bright Montana men tried to pretend they were veterans, one even claiming he’d served seven combat tours. They weren’t trying to claim benefits. What they wanted was to have their criminal cases moved to the Veterans Treatment Court with the hope they’d get lighter sentences.

Before they can be eligible for parole, both men have to handwrite the names of all 6,700 American servicemembers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. They have to write letters of apology to veterans’ groups such as the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans.

They also have to hand-copy the obituaries of the 40 Montanans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Once they get out, they need to do 441 hours of community service, one hour

for every Montanan killed in combat since the Korean War. Then there’s the signs. Once they get out of prison, both men have to visit the Montana Veterans Memorial twice a year for the time their sentences were suspended, wearing a sign that says, “I am a liar. I am not a veteran. I stole valor. I have dishonored all veterans.”

Both men objected to wearing the sign.

Of course they did. They can write names and letters of apology in private in their prison cells. The signs, worn

out in public, will show everyone just what kind of men they really are. The judge, however, held firm, citing case law that shows he could impose that sentence.

What they apparently didn’t know was that the judge, this judge, had established the local Veterans Treatment Center five years ago, the very center they were trying to scam. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

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t’s that time again. Every year we have the opportunity to make changes to our Medicare plans between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7. We have the option of changing from original Medicare to an Advantage plan, or vice versa, or changing to a different Advantage plan.

SNIPPETZ MAGAZINE we don’t want to make any changes, it’s important to review everything we’re sent, because there might be new information buried in the language. Sometimes a plan is discontinued! The premium can change.

Coverage details might be different.

Read the fine print and be certain that your coverage will be what you expect.

For Advantage plan changes, there is an additional open enrollment period: Jan. 1 to March 31. This was new for 2019 and gives three extra months to decide on an Advantage plan. Beware: You can change your mind about Advantage plans a few times during fall enrollment, but only once during the first three months of the year.

If you’re signing up for Medicare Parts A and B for the first time, you have a seven-month period to do it: the three months before you turn 65, the month you turn 65 and the three months after you turn 65. If you don’t sign up for Part B in time, We also can change our Medicare you can be forced to pay a penalty Part D drug plan. The decisions for the whole time you have Part B. aren’t easy. After all, we have to Keep an eye on the dates! live with them for the next year.

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Whether you’re an individual looking to build your network or a business owner hoping to do some inexpensive marketing, LinkedIn is the place to be. Here are seven important reasons to create/update your LinkedIn profile: 1. Networking If you’re not much for schmoozing with people in person, LinkedIn can help you build a virtual network of contacts.

2. Group Support LinkedIn offers interest-based and professional groups, to connect with like-minded people and share your thoughts, start a discussion or simply ask for help. You can join up to 50 groups, and this often helps to grow your network and again reach out beyond your normal circles.

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