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GARDENING GROWING IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA 101

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Gardening: Growing in the Tri-Lakes Area 101 by Deborah Stumpf... 4 Planting a Secret Garden by Susan Helmich... 5 Local Success Story: Furniture Connection... 7 Granite: Frequently Asked Questions by Maria Turenne... 8

Pragmatic Dreamer: Tim Eckert page 18

Spring Clean Green by Mona Sullivan... 10 Colorado Gardening by Kelly McKoon... 12

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An Immigrant Establishes Monument by Dee Kirby... 22

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GARDENING GROWING IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA 101 You’ve got to start somewhere! By Deborah Stumpf

hether new to the area or just never “got it,” a novice as well as the seasoned green thumb can find gardening a challenge in the Tri-Lakes area. The most common misconception is that our elevation is the main factor. However, it’s the winds, low humidity and soil conditions that inhibit plant growth the most. With a little bit of planning and preparation, even us “brown thumbs” can have a beautiful flower garden, healthy trees and shrubs and, yes, even some tasty home-grown vegetables. Monument averages about 150 frost-free days each year, surprisingly only five less than Denver, as noted by the Colorado State University Extension. Late spring and early fall frosts cause much uncertainty about when to plant. As soon as the weather turns warm for more than three consecutive days in a row, we see many a new neighbor out happily planting flowers, only to do it all over again the end of May. Frost can hit as late as the first week of June and then rear its ugly head again around the first week of October. However, once Memorial Day comes around, the chances of a frost are only about 20 percent.

IN THE ZONE The USDA has established Hardiness Zones across the country that act as a guideline for farmers and gardeners to determine what plants work well in what geographic areas based on temperature extremes. Colorado zones range from 3 to 7; 3 being the coldest and 7 being the warmest. Monument is in Zone 4. Woody Woodworth, owner of High

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Country Home & Garden in Monument says some areas in our yards can have Zone 5 microclimates, especially in areas up against stucco or rock where it is protected and stays warmer. Woodworth also says the keys to successful gardening in this area are the 4 P’s: Plan it, prepare the soil, plant it right and protect it.

MAKE A PLAN A little bit of planning can save loads of time and money in the long run. Choose plants, trees and bushes that are known to survive and flourish well in this climate (see sample lists below). If unsure, visit a knowledgeable garden center in the area. Inconsistent weather conditions can wreak havoc with the best laid plans, so a good plan is to diversify, just like with a financial plan, particularly in the case of a vegetable garden. If the summer doesn’t turn out to be hot enough for a bumper tomato crop, the lettuce, kale and carrots will flourish in the cooler weather. In the case of flower gardens, plant like plants with similar needs and attributes together. Resist the temptation to mix sun and shade plants together. One group will thrive while the other wilts away.

SOIL There is little that can be done about low humidity, wind and high soil pH, so preparing and treating the soil properly is the one thing a gardener can do. Pre-treat soil with composted materials. For herbs, use ½ sand and ½ soil. They love to be watered, but need good drainage.

Fertilize with a good quality organic fertilizer at appropriate times. These come in both liquid and granular types. Annuals should be fertilized once per week and perennials about every other week while in bloom.

PROTECT If the critters go after your plants, take heart. There’s a product called “Liquid Fence” that will keep deer and rabbits away. Attention to application several times during the season will send the animals to your neighbor’s garden instead of yours. Liquid Fence also has a product for moles and voles. This repellant gets to the root of the matter, protecting plants from these little guys who love to feast on the plant roots. continued on page 6...

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Planting a Secret Garden...

ave you ever wanted to surprise a special someone in a unique sort of way? Perhaps with a gift that goes beyond words? The following true story is one that is told to me every Springtime.... and touches my heart all over again. It was 1993 and both my personal and business life had undergone some major transitions. A 19 year marriage and business partnership had come to an end and I was embarking on a new life journey. Now as a single Mom and sole proprietor of my jewelry design business, my goals were to survive and heal emotionally and financially while staying focused on those most important in my life. My children, family and friends were instrumental in lifting me up with a new sense of self confidence and acceptance. At times my jewelry business required my traveling to participate in exhibitions or buy gems. During those times, I would call on my Mother in law, Shirley Helmich to come stay with the children. “Grandma” Shirley always made their time together something extraordinary and I could relax in knowing that they were having a great time while I was away. They knew they were loved and I was so grateful to have her in our lives.

One spring morning as the snow was melting away in the morning sun, I noticed something unusual outside my kitchen window. Colors abounded in oranges, purples, and yellows peeking up through the snow! For a brief moment, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and then I realized...they were tulips and daffodils coming up through the spring snow. I turned and looked out the breakfast nook windows where there were more! I hadn’t planted any bulbs the previous fall, so I was left wondering who could have done this? Soon I realized it must have been Grandma Shirley. When I called her to inquire, she just giggled. After waiting many months her surprise had been revealed, expressing her love through the magic of nature. Every Spring I look forward to “my” flowers peeking up through the pine needles and snow to remind me of that profound relationship I share with one of the most endearing people I’ve ever known. Perhaps this springtime you can secretly plant some seeds and let the flowers say how you feel in a most colorful way!

HAPPY SPRING! Susan Helmich April 2011/May 2011

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Gardening - continued from page 4...

Dramatic temperature changes can cause longstanding damage to trees and shrubs and it is best to gradually reduce watering as summer nears the end. Fertilizers high in nitrogen should not be used in late summer.

WHAT TO PLANT There are hundreds of edibles, flowers, trees and bushes that will do well in this climate, but here’s a short list to help get you started:

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These give you the best bang for your buck as they come back every year. Jupiter’s beard Sedum (many types) Delphinium Cone flower

Daisy Cosmos Gaillardia

SHRUBS Lilacs Alpine current Red twig dogweed Spirea Potentilla

TREES/VINES Autumn blaze maple (red leaf in Fall, a Midwesterner’s delight!) Honey locust Ash Flowering crab trees

VINES, SUCH AS SILVER LACE, HOPS AND HONEYSUCKLE Ornamental Grasses Karl foerster Elijah blue Little bluestem

STEPPABLES These are flowering plants that grow well around patios and sidewalks, requiring little moisture and thriving in hot sun. Stone crop Acre Dragon’s blood Scotch moss Irish moss

The good news is that our climate boasts plenty of sunshine to enable excellent growth of many species of flowers, trees, bushes and vegetables. Don’t be afraid to visit your local garden store, soak up some advice, grab a selection of perfect plant species and get planting! Sources: Colorado State University Extension Woody Woodworth, High Country Home & Garden

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.hether you want to reduce chemicals in your home because of the toxic load it is having on your health or you care about our ecosystem, there are many safe alternatives to using standard household cleaners. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on environmentally friendly cleaning products either. Chances are you already have most of the ingredients needed for cleaning your home right in the kitchen or laundry room. All you need for cleaning and disinfecting your home is borax, baking soda, liquid dish soap, vinegar, lemon and olive oil. These items coupled with some proper utensils such as spray bottles, rags (cut from 100% old T-shirts), sponges, bucket and mop with a terry cloth cover, are all that you need to make your house shine. You will be amazed at how enjoyable it is to clean your home without inhaling all those toxic fumes. There are a few things to remember before putting together your own cleaning products. First, spray bottles have a tendency to clog if using minerals in them such as borax and baking soda. Dissolve minerals completely with very hot water. Secondly, always take into consideration whether the water in your home is hard or soft. Hard water requires more soap for sudsing and more minerals for cleaning. Soft water has a low mineral content, requiring less soap and minerals. Vinegar and lemon juice are good acids for cleaning mineral buildup, so add more of these to your recipes if you have hard water. Thirdly, make sure that you wash your rags separately from the rest of your laundry and do not use any type of fabric softener in the washer or dryer. Cleaning mirrors and glass without leaving streaks is usually a nightmare for most people. Bathroom mirrors can be cleaned with straight water from the sink. Wet a rag, wipe the entire mirror making sure to get off any stuck on toothpaste or hairspray and dry completely with a clean rag. When drying, it’s important

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tips to help make life a little easier to make sure you are using a completely dry rag at the end of the wiping. This helps to buff out any streaks you may see. Looking at the mirror from different angles and going over with a dry rag again will help to remove streaking. You will be surprised at how many mirrors clean up quite well with just plain water. If you prefer to use a glass cleaner out of a spray bottle, a really good recipe is to mix 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 cups water and ¼ tsp. liquid dish soap. Bathrooms can be one of the most difficult places to clean in the house. Not many people enjoy cleaning bathrooms due to the mineral buildup, soap scum, mold, mildew and germs. Let’s face it, unless you squeegee the tile and glass after every shower you are bound to get mineral deposits, especially if you have hard water. For those of you who refuse to squeegee or your partner refuses, there is hope on eliminating most buildup. For a good scouring paste, mix 1/3 cup baking soda, 1/3 cup borax with 1 teaspoon dish soap, then add tiny amounts of water until you have a paste. Scoop this mixture onto a “Dobie” or cellulose sponge and scrub. Rinse thoroughly with water and a sponge or rag as the paste will leave a residue. This paste is very effective on sinks and countertops as well. You will be impressed at how nice your faucets shine up. Showers/tubs made out of fiberglass scratch very easily, and it is recommended that a Dobie sponge or soft cloth be used for this application. Toilets are a beast all in themselves. Those plastic brushes just do not get up under the rim. The only cleaning tool that can get every nook and cranny of your toilet is the good old-fashioned hand. So slap a pair of gloves on and go to it. Borax is a great disinfectant! Take ½ cup of borax and mix it with 1/8 cup water and 5 drops of dish soap. Using one paper towel, dip into the mixture and apply to the toilet starting at the tank top, moving downward until you have covered the entire outside including the seat, finishing off with putting the remaining mixture into the bowel and rubbing it in entirely under the rim, not leaving one area untouched. Throw away the paper towel and get two new ones and start wiping dry the entire toilet and seat. While flushing the toilet, swish paper towel in bowl to get rid of any residue. Leaving the borax in your toilet overnight will help get rid of stains as well as disinfect. Make sure you close the lid if you have a pet who likes to drink out of the toilet. You can also dump a bucket of water down the toilet to get rid of all the water before you start to clean. This will allow the borax mixture to cover more surface area inside the bowl. By using borax in the bathroom it helps prevent mold and mildew from forming. However, once mold gets into the caulking of your shower the only way to get rid of it is by replacing the caulk. A great cleaner for the bathroom floor is to add ½ cup borax with a few drops of dish soap to a bucket (2 gallons) of hot water. Before you start washing the floor, go around the bathroom and wash the towel racks and toilet paper holder with this solution and wipe dry. Wood furniture care can be a bit tricky depending on the type of wood and finish. For a general dusting, mix ½ teaspoon olive oil with a ¼ cup lemon juice. Dab a soft rag into the solution and dust, polish and shine your wooden furniture. You can reuse this rag over and over again.

Everyone is always worried about bacteria in the kitchen. Mix 1 teaspoon borax, 3 tablespoons vinegar with 2 cups very hot tap water in a spray bottle. Spray down counters and wipe dry. Always remember that borax is a disinfectant and is much safer for you and the environment than bleach. For an all-purpose floor cleaner for the kitchen, mix 1 cup vinegar to one pail hot water with a couple of drops of dish soap. A great mop to use is called “ShMop.” It has a rectangular flat surface in which you put a terry cloth cover over. Dunk the terry cloth cover in your bucket of floor cleaner, wring out well, put on mop and away you go. It is a very efficient and effective way to clean all your flooring. The best feature about this mop is that it does not leave a lot of standing water on your floor and it dries extremely fast. Your hardwood floors will love you for it. We live in a time of conveniences. We want everything done quickly. However, we don’t think about the effect all those conveniences have on our life or the ecosystem of our planet.

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a guide to successful gardening

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COLORADO by Kelly McKoon

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ore and more Americans are starting to garden their own food. In Colorado, this can be challenging at times. Combinations of low humidity, drying winds, fluctuating temperatures, and heavy calcareous soils restrict plant growth. Education is the key to successful gardening. Combined with patience, you can very easily be rewarded with an ample garden. Little can be done about the humidity and wind so let us look at the soil that we are dealing with and how we can help improve our situation. Colorado is a semi-arid environment with highly alkaline soils. What does this mean? The pH scale is 0 to 14, 7 being neutral. A pH level below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. In Colorado the average soil pH is 8.0-8.5. This is a result of a low rainfall environment. Major problems with alkaline soils are the reduced nutrients and Iron deficiencies. Let me give you a little more back ground. Colorado is the Spanish word meaning “color rojo” or “color red”. This is because the dominate soils here are red. The red color is a result of high amounts of Iron. Colorado’s highly calcareous soils (soils with high amounts of calcium carbonate formed under arid or semi-arid climatic conditions) tie up the iron in a form unavailable to plants. (Please note: Iron deficiency can worsen if calcareous soils are over watered.) Iron is an essential element for growth and development in plants. It is utilized in chlorophyll for the manufacturing of food. Initial symptoms of Iron deficiency are a yellowing or chlorosis between the veins of younger leaves. Lacking iron results in under developed and weaker plants. This encourages damage by insects which are more inclined to pray on weak plants. How do we fix this? First, TEST YOUR SOIL by getting a soil tester to read the pH. If your soil is alkaline (most likely) than you need to add components that acidify the soil such as; compost, peat moss, organic matter, etc. 12 |

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Compost needs to be thoroughly mixed into the upper 6-8 inches of soil. Make sure not to leave chunks as this will interfere with seeding, root spread, and water movement. Unless you replace the soil with a high quality soil or do a raised bed, make sure when you are adding compost to your area to not add more than 1 inch per season without conducting a soil test to evaluate potential salt build-up. You want to make sure that you are not using “fresh” manure the same year you are going to harvest crops. If you are going to add fresh manure wait till fall to do so or apply “aged” compost instead. Fresh compost can cause an E coli contamination, plus aged compost is better to use anyway due to “weed seed” issues. You also want your soil to have somewhat of a sandy medium if possible. Organic matter added all at once can provide for more porous soil. Salt tends to accumulate in the amended soil layer and rapid evaporation (wind, which is never a problem in the Tri-Lakes area) may concentrate this in the root zone and damage plants. These events can lead to the accumulation of salt. The solution for this is to add organic matter over time, plant salt friendly plants, have better drainage so salt can be leached away with water, and/or build a raised bed. During the growing season, you will also want to fertilize. Soil fertilization is the addition of soil nutrients to support crop growth. The easiest way to do this is through liquid fertilizers. They’re easily available, easy to apply, and provide a quick release of nutrients for plant growth. Composting is not the same as fertilizing. The nutrients released from compost and manure is slow, taking years. Adding compost or manure improves soil tilth (physical condition of the soil) but typical nitrogen released from compost is 5%-25% the 1st year, 3%-12% the 2nd year, and continued on page 14

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GARDENING 1%-6% the 3rd year. If you notice an Iron deficiency you may also want to apply an Iron Fertilizer to the soil. If you use a chelated iron fertilizer this helps keep the iron in “plant-available” form. Frequency of these treatments will depend on the soil and plant properties; which is best gauged by observing plant performance. You want to be careful with the residue from chelated iron products as they can permanently stain stone and wood. If you are new to gardening, I suggest planting less square footage and crops that are easiest to grow. If you are planting vegetables, start off with 100 sq. ft. or less per person in your house hold. Later you can increase your area and add more difficult crops as you harness your skills. Give plants plenty of room to grow. As plants grow and the weather becomes warmer, more water will be required. Temporary wilting in the afternoon is common, but if you see wilting in the morning this is a distress signal to water. Read about the plants you want to grow, what they need to be successful, and when to harvest. (i.e. cucumbers and squash you will want to harvest often and thoroughly. Fruits left on the plant will inhibit new fruit development until they mature. These are harvested and used as immature fruit. Harvesting time will depend on fruit size, summer squash is about 6 inches long and cucumber is 6-8 inches long). If you can, choose vegetables that are designed for a shorter growing season unless you have the availability to start seedlings indoors and transplant them when the weather gets warmer. (note: if you transplant, you may want to gradually introduce them to the outdoors to prevent shock). We are also carrying a new product called a “SmartPot”. This is basically like a miniature raised bed with the convenience of being portable. Water distribution is even, and plant growth is better due to the porous fabric. This allows for the roots to breath (aeration from top to bottom) giving you better plant growth. Colorado has many bright sides to gardening even if some of the conditions are difficult to deal with. We have many days of sunshine. Lower humidity which helps discourages many landscape plant diseases that are common in more humid areas and we have LESS BUGS! You can find all of these items mentioned in this article (compost, liquid fertilizers, short growing seeds, portable raised pots, etc) at “R” Rock Yard with the exception of peat moss, I do not believe in using peat moss because it is not sustainable as it takes thousands of years for the peat “bricks” that are harvested to grow. Rather we use compost because this is a renewable resource. 14 |

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TIPS: Usually the first frost of the season for the Monument Area is around October 2nd but can be as early as September 9th and the last frost of the season is around May 20th but can be as late as July 6th. So your frost-free growing season is around 89-150 days. To reduce soil compaction and help conserve moisture in the soil during the winter, cover the garden area with mulch. Look up and print a Ripeness Guide so you know when to harvest.

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omeopathy is a therapeutic method of medicine in which very dilute doses of natural active substances (plant, animal, or mineral origins) are administered to a patient to treat symptoms that would be induced in a healthy individual by ingestion of that same substance. Homeopathy is an approach to health that is quite different from methods that are seen in the pharmacy everyday. Conventional medicine attempts to restore health by killing invading organisms, replacing hormones or enzymes, or interfering with disease processes. Calcium blockers are an example. Homeopathy stimulates the body’s own defenses to correct illness and allow symptoms to dissipate. The minute dose of drug substance used in homeopathy does not cause any of the side effects that have become such a problem for the physician, pharmacist and patient. Homeopathic medicines are different from herbal products. In addition to conventional drugs, homeopathic drug products are the only other form of official and regulated medicine in the United States. Homeopathic medicines are now receiving a much higher level of consumer interest. As patients explore alternative medical methods, pharmacists are asked to comment about natural and homeopathic drug products. They are also asked common questions about effectiveness, reliability, possible interactions with other medications, or how they are regulated or approved. The principles of Homeopathy were known and employed five hundred years before the birth of Christ by the Greek physician Hippocrates. This dosage-dependent, contradictory action of medically active substances was not to become universally known until it was rediscovered by Samuel Hahnemann, M.D., a German physician, in the 18th century. Dr. Hahnemann, distressed by the barbaric medical methods of his day like bleeding, purging, and the use of leeches, chose to leave the practice of medicine and supported his family by translating medical, scientific, and botanical books. It was during this period that he uncovered the ancient “Principle of Similars.” Hahnemann’s first application of this newly-found principle were his observation of the toxicologic effects of cinchona bark,

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which was then being used to treat malaria. The bark often produced attacks of fever very much like the malaria fever. When tiny doses of the homeopathic cinchona were administered to the malaria-infected patients, the malaria fevers were reduced. From his own observations, Hahnemann deduced that infinitesimal doses of medicinal substances were capable of curing symptoms similar to those which they could produce. He named his discovery “The Principle of Similars”. After his discovery, Hahnemann spent the rest of his years developing and cataloging the relationship between disease and conditions (symptoms) and the toxic effects of natural, medically-active substances. Administration of crude quantities of these substances to a healthy individual with the intention of developing a symptom picture is called a “proving.” Clinically, an individual who has a disease displays a certain group of symptoms, which can be identified with the same symptom-complex that has been developed and catalogued in the health volunteer proving group. Clinically, the substance that produces the same symptom complex during the proving which the patient is currently exhibiting in their illness is the remedy prescribed by the physician. The most common example offered to explain this “Principle of Similars” is Ipecac. A large dose of Ipecac is given to a healthy individual to induce vomiting. However, a patient suffering from nausea and vomiting improves when a homeopathic dose of Ipecac is administered. The “Principle of Similars” of Homeopathy may be summarized as: • Every pharmacologically active substance produces symptoms in a healthy, sensitive individual which are characteristic of that substance. • Each disease has a characteristic set of symptoms. • An illness can be cured by administering to a patient a small, homeopathically prepared dose of the same substance which, during a proving, produced symptoms similar to the illness in healthy individuals. Today there are over 2,000 substances catalogued that describe symptom pictures of the most common conditions like allergies, colds, flu, and bruises. According to The New England Journal of Medicine (1993) approximately 2.5 million Americans, one percent of the U.S. population, used Homeopathy in 1990 - an indication that it has become a growing part of American health care. Homeopathy is truly a safer medicine - because it has no harmful side effects! Originally presented in Baltimore Resource Journal, Vol 9, No. 2, Summer 1995, Baltimore Maryland. Doug Campbell, RPh, is a registered and homeopathic pharmacist and owner of the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Towson, MD. Provided by Tom and Lynne Manzer of The Diet Center • 719.488.3564

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PRAGMATIC DREAMER: TIM ECKERT By Nick Yanez

“I really like to design and build things Take something from concept to reality”

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“Dreamer” has become such a negative word. It implies that someone is foolhardy and impractical; idealistic and out of touch; expecting and awaiting the world to fulfill unlikely ambitions. Instead, rather, society prefers you become a “realist”. Find a good job, settle down and never, ever, try to change the world. In my talks with Tim Eckert, I’ve found something of an anomaly. Our conversation started over coffee, well tea for me, and I found myself lost in the haze of Tim’s fire, as if the ocean air had caught his flame and spread it all over the globe. You know what he says is all true and you know there’s more to the story; and though he’s not willing to give up all the details, we know enough about his endeavors to realize they could alter our everyday life.

I’m here. I’m fighting the battle” he says, before revealing the true goal of the project, “This could help the economy, it could fix a lot of the world’s problems”. World changing, huh? Electric cars and new advanced engines? Sounds, most certainly, like a dreamer. But, in the talks of how a motor works, how a car is built, and how electricity can travel through nothing but air, along with demonstrations of all of it, he convinced me of one thing - while Tim Eckert is perhaps the biggest of all “dreamers” he is also so much more. He is an artist. He is a scientist. He is an inventor. Most of all, he is a “realist”; and he just may be the one we’ve all been waiting for; the one that will make all his dreams come true. For more information about the Eckert's Cycle Engine, and to follow up on the progress of the project visit www.eckertenginecompany.com

His claim to fame, if you will, came in 2003 for the ER3 Electric Car he built that would set a world record on Pikes Peak. It was the fastest time anyone had clocked in an electric car, beating the previous record held by Honda. “They put a lot of money into these efforts,” Tim says, “and we went up and it was just kind of local guys, a lot of them volunteered, and we beat them by a second and a half”. With 0-to-60 in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph, Tim, with some partners and a handful of volunteers, changed the battery industry forever. Using a large-sized lithium Ion (think a giant cell phone battery) they powered a very fast vehicle. Eckert’s talents aren’t limited to electric powered engines, he’s an artist as well. Sketching pictures of his late Uncle and designing mock-up WWII aircraft panels, Tim has found a way to use his innovation as well as his artistic vision. You may recognize his train design in Palmer Lake, the iconic image that stands guard for local burger-joint The Depot. And though his art is appreciated, it all seems too small for him. “I really like to design and build things - Take something from concept to reality” Tim states. His latest project is the ultimate concept, an engine based on the model of an old steam engine, which finds a way to use less than half the fuel our current engines use now. “A normal engine wastes eighty-five percent of its fuel” explains Eckert, “My engine will solve all that”. Tim thinks big, for a small-town guy, “The rest of the world, they don’t even know April 2011/May 2011

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WHAT’S UP DOC? by Sam Kimball - JJ Tracks

hen we take our ailing car into the shop to be checked out, there is usually a diagnostic charge. Exactly what is this? Is there a charge to tell me I have a flat tire? If all you do is read the scan tool then why is there a fee involved? Often shops charge for any and all examinations of the car, no matter how minor. Others charge only for legitimate time spent on the diagnosis. Which is proper? When technician’s time is spent to determine the problem, a fee should be charged. When you visit a doctor’s office, you seldom see the doctor, usually the assistant, but you do pay for that visit. Plus, if you’re referred to another doctor, you pay for that visit, too. A repair shop is much the same.

This is where having a good relationship with your repair shop comes into play. If you are a regular, they may adjust the fee. If they cannot properly diagnose the problem they may not charge you (unlike the doctor’s office). It is important to develop that relationship so that you know what to expect and to be willing to pay for legitimate diagnostic labors.

Time and effort is spent to exam the patient (your car) and an evaluation is made. Do we and can we fix this, or does the patient go elsewhere? We have on occasion send cars to other shops (specialists) if we believe they can better serve you. And at times we charge for our time. But what does this diagnostic term really mean? After the initial exam or scan, there is usually a path or schematic to follow. Depending on the error code that is found this can be a few steps or dozens. The error code we pull from the scan only indicates that a sensor or reading is operating outside of a set parameters determined by the car builder. We may find a bad sensor or that a faulty part is causing this sensor to give bad (at times false) readings to one of the car’s computers. The initial problem found might be only the first of several. The sequence of the circuits must be followed to check for other issues. A good example is a cylinder misfire core. There are many causes for this. A spark plug might be bad, a coil, an injector and many other causes. The code only points to a particular cylinder or cylinders. We have to spend time and effort to determine the real problem. There is the real cause for the charge, plus charges for the actual repairs. At times the diagnostic charge will cover a portion of the repairs, often not. If part of the charge is for the tear down and removal of parts then some of the fee maybe waived. Much like removing the transmission to see that the clutch is bad; everything is already in pieces so no diag charges may apply.

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AN IMMIGRANT ESTABLISHES MONUMENT by Dee Kirby

he Denver and Rio Grande Railroad rolled through a section of Henry Limbach’s 160 acres of land on January 1, 1872. The area, known as Henry’s Station, was renamed by Limbach and the D&RG people to Monument after the “yellow rock” a beacon for all to see. On June 2, 1879, an election was held to incorporate the town of Monument. Twenty people cast their votes, seventeen for and three against. Limbach served as Monument’s first mayor. Limbach immigrated to this country from Germany in 1866, fought in the Civil War for the north, joined the Eighth Calvary, so he could fight Indians and settled in Colorado in 1870. He bought land in partnership with his mother-in-law to be, Marie Linder. In 1872, Linder and her daughter Caroline, from Germany, met Henry in St. Louis, MO. There, Caroline and Henry married.

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An astute business man, Limbach acquired more land, opened up Limbach’s Dry Goods & Millinery store, which Caroline managed for twelve years. He also opened a barbershop and saloon. A liquor license cost him $250. The couple raised six children, two daughters and four sons. Their first-born, Ed captured the curiosity of the Indians who often visited the Limbach home to peek into the windows to see the baby. By then, Limbach had switched allegiance from being an Indian fighter to being a close friend to Chief Ignacio of the Utes. Caroline died at age 51. She and her mother are buried in the Monument Cemetery. Henry died in Denver on June 1, 1918 Courtesy of the Palmer Lake Historical Society and the Lucretia Vaile Museum. Visit us at: www. palmerdividehistory.org.

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 Tracing Lines: Using the beam, trace a long line in a room from one corner to another. This may be in a vertical or horizontal direction. For an extra challenge, try making a diagonal line.  Tracing Shapes: Name a shape. Help your child find an object with that shape and trace around it. For example, if you say “rectangle,” then your child could find a door or a picture frame .  Jumping Beams: Shine the beam on the floor and have your child jump on the spot of light . Excerpts from the book Wiggle, Squiggle, Giggle & Learn! by local Monument authors: Norma Brough, Physical Therapist and Noelle B. Berry, Occupational Therapist. Information on ordering the book can be found at www.active-learning-resources.com

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DINING

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No matter how you cut them, this recipe for English Scones is delicious and the perfect snack while watching the royal wedding ... on television!

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ince my invitation to the royal wedding seems to have been misplaced, I’ve turned to one of my favorite English recipes for comfort. I dearly love scones, a small British quick bread of Scottish origin. Scones are often served around 4 p.m. -- tea-time in the United Kingdom. The first mention of this popular treat was in 1513. The word “scone” may be a derivative of two Middle Dutch words: “schoon” (pure, clean) and “brood” (bread). The combination yields “ s c h o o n b r o o d ,” meaning a fine white bread. Or, the word may be based on the Scottish town of Scone. The original scones were round, flat and about the size of a small plate. They were traditionally made out of unleavened oats and baked on a griddle. Then, the scones were cut into triangles for serving. Today, some call the large, round cake a bannock and the triangle quadrants scones. Scones also are cut into circular shapes, similar to biscuits.

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A gentle touch and cold ingredients are the secrets to flaky, tender scones. You’ll want to use heavy cream or buttermilk for this recipe rather than whole milk, as it adds a richness to the dough. 2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 teaspoon salt (table salt, not Kosher) 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes, plus more for greasing the baking pan, as needed 3 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream or buttermilk, plus 3 tablespoons 1/2 cup raisins or dried currants 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut 5 tablespoons of the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter, two knives or the tips of your fingers, until the mixture resembles crumbs. 3. In a separate bowl, beat two of the eggs and stir in the 1/2 cup cream or buttermilk. Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir in the raisins or currants. 4. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and gently press it together into a single lump. If it doesn’t hold together, add more cream or buttermilk, a tablespoon at a time, until it does. Don’t overwork the dough.

5. Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1 inch. Cut into rounds with a fluted pastry cutter or into triangles (instructions below). Prepare your baking sheet pan by greasing it with butter or shortening, or line it with parchment or wax paper, or use a silicone baking mat. Place scones on the prepared baking sheet. 6. Separate the third egg and set the yolk aside. Beat the egg white and the remaining tablespoon of the cream or buttermilk together, then brush the tops of the scones with the egg-white mixture. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Makes 8 to 12 scones.

VARIATIONS: For triangular scones, turn the dough out and separate it into two halves. Form each half into roughly circular shape, being careful not to overwork the dough. Then roll each half to 1-inch thickness and cut into wedges with a knife. Proceed with recipe. Spiced Scones: Add enough cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice to the dry ingredients to total 1/2 teaspoon. Raisin Wheat Scones: Substitute white flour with wholewheat pastry flour or half and half white and wheat. Use brown sugar instead of white and plain yogurt instead of whole milk. Walnut Scones: Add 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts. Cheddar Scones: Add 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese and 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard.

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Cari Dell Trio by Nicholas James Yanez

Bio: Cari Dell (Guitar/Vocals), Mike Brown (Bass/Vocals), and John Hall (Drums/Vocals). Before settling in Colorado, Cari and Mike hail from Austin Texas, and conveniently, are married. They’ve played together for over 17 years now. John, newer to the band with 2 years under his belt, is a native Californian, and an active speaker.

Sounds Like: An eclectic blend of classic hits, spanning songs from 1929 to newer music, covering artists like Katy Perry and Coldplay. They play mostly Classic Rock and Blues though, in the vein of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Santana. The Trio also mixes in some original tunes, giving you a taste of their wide-ranging influences.

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Signature Moment: In meeting the band, they seem friendly, which is good. But surely the most notable thing about the Cari Dell Trio is their interactive live show. Whether it is John Hall clanking his way through a bar-stool-interactive drum solo, or lead woman Cari soloing while her guitar rests on the lap of lounge patrons, the group knows how to keep the audience involved. Mike Brown took the time to dance with a few fans on several occasions, while walking his fingers along his bass. Observing the performance was watching three tunefully developed artists take complete control of their musical destiny in gleeful fashion. For Upcoming Shows, Links, and General Information on the Cari Dell Trio, you can visit their website at: www.CariDell.com

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was an original Stooge and Curly Joe was replacement for Curly) were a double-edged sword. Their story is both magic and tragic and very difficult to play when an audience is expecting it to be hilariously funny, thus the reason serious actors were first cast. Casting Hayes and Sasso is very smart, both are very adept at playing comedy and pathos. How did Johnny Depp miss out on this one? Send letters to Tony Rizzo’s Hollywood, 8306 Wilshire Blvd., No. 362, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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FINANCE AND LAW THE LAW ACCORDING TO STEVENS

n unfortunate myth surrounding attorneys and counselors at law is that they are needed only by the “rich”, or the elderly, or business people. This is not true; in fact, in many ways it is young families, regardless of income, who may need the assistance of legal advice and services the most. I am sure that any parent of minor children quickly realizes after the birth of their first child – if they did not realize it before – that the single most important, valuable, precious thing or person in their life is their child. Houses, bank accounts, investments, “toys” – all pale in importance. And yet, young families who take care to insure their homes or “toys”, maintain bank accounts, sock away savings in investments, and purchase life insurance often neglect to legally protect their most valuable “posses-

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sion” – their child. Every parent of a minor child should have certain legal documents in place to protect their children, even if they do not have much in the way of assets. WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD WHEN YOU ARE NOT AROUND? The number one document any parent should have in place is a “Parent’s or Guardian’s Delegation of Powers”. Colorado law provides that a parent may delegate to any third party, for a period not to exceed twelve months, authority to act in the parent’s stead as far as making decisions on behalf of a child, such as for medical, dental or hospital care, schooling, field trips, athletic teams or competitions, etc. This Delegation of Powers can be executed for short periods of time, for when a parent leaves his or her child in someone else’s care while he or she is away on a trip, for example; or this can be executed for an entire year, and renewed each year, so that if the parent is not available or is incapacitated someone has authority, on an ongoing or even daily basis, to act for and to care for the child, without any delay of going to court to have a guardian appointed by judicial action. Such a Delegation of Powers might be executed in favor of a nanny, a neighbor, an au pair, a regular babysitter, a relative, or a friend of the family. An additional HIPPA authorization form is helpful as well.

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Along with this document, every parent of a minor child should also have in place a properly executed “Appointment of Guardian”. Just as the Delegation of Powers document described above gives another person authority to act on behalf of the child during the parent’s lifetime, the Appointment of Guardian appoints another person to become the guardian of the child – in effect the “parent” in a legal sense – after a parent’s death. Obviously, if there is a surviving biological parent, that parent would have sole custody of the child after the death of the deceased parent, but such a document is advisable where there is no other biological parent, or in the event both parents are deceased. Without an Appointment of Guardian, and in

the absence of a formal will appointing someone as guardian of a child, upon the death of the child’s parents it will be the court who decides who will become guardian of the child, and the court’s choice may not be in accord with the parent’s preference. HOW WILL YOUR CHILD BE SUPPORTED WHEN YOU ARE NO LONGER AROUND? If a parent of a minor child dies without a will, that parent’s spouse (or spouse and child if the spouse is not also a parent of the child) will inherit the deceased parent’s estate. Therefore, a parent may feel that a formal will is unnecessary. And, as a matter of the resulting distribution of the de-

ceased parent’s estates, this is probably true. However, if there is no will, formal probate of the deceased parent’s estate will be required, which can be very time-consuming and expensive. If the deceased parent has a formal will, his or her estate may be probated informally, a fairly simple, quick, and inexpensive process, that need not require the assistance of an attorney. Further, where the parents of a child are not married, where a surviving spouse is not a parent of the deceased parent’s child, or where both parents are deceased, the issue then becomes, “Who has control over the money left for that child?” In a will, a parent can appoint a trustee to handle and supervise the money left for the child’s support. If there is no will, or trust agreement, appointing a trustee, again, the deceased parent’s estate must be formally probate so that a trustee may be appointed by the court. And, as with guardians, a court’s choice may not be in accord with the parent’s preference. I recommend that a parent appoint different persons to act as his or her child’s guardian and trustee, so that there are “checks and balances” to protect the child’s interests further. Separate Wills and Trust Agreements are not necessary; a will can incorporate trust provisions within it, with formation of the trust being contingent upon the beneficiaries being minors at the time of the parent’s death. Trust provisions can specify that money may be spent only for the housing, support, education, etc.

of the child, or that the child will not have direct access to the money until he or she has reached a certain age (such as 21 or 25), or milestone in life (such as college graduation or marriage). MAKE CERTAIN OTHERS KNOW OF YOUR DOCUMENTS, THEIR CONTENTS, AND WHERE AND HOW TO ACCESS THEM! All the legal advice and preparation in the world will be of little use unless a parent TALKS to friends or family, letting them know what documents have been prepared to protect, legally, his or her child, what the contents of those documents are, where they are kept, and how to access them, and when. If and when the documents are needed, it is the originals that will be needed to proceed – make sure they are readily accessible, and not stashed in a safe deposit box. Make sure at least two or three separate persons have copies of the documents, so as to insure the documents are actually used and followed. THIS ARTICLE IS INTENDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROFFER OF LEGAL ADVICE. AS ALWAYS, SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION.

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