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“I like nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells.”-Dr. Seuss

Do you forget why you walked into a room? Or can’t remember where you put the ice cream but wonder

why you put your wallet in the freezer? Well, you’re not alone. What we consider normal slip-ups in mental capacity dur-ing our youthful years becomes a source of full-blown panic as we age.

For decades we have been told to keep our minds active by reading, writing and learning new things. Now it’s a multimillion dollar business referred to as brain training for brain fi tness. The business of brain training is not just targeting those with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, but is catching the attention of the aging baby boomer generation who might be having diffi -culty fi nding their car keys in the morning.

The average number of neurons housed in the human brain is about 100 billion, each of which can connect with up to 30,000 other neurons. It was once thought that the number of neurons and brain activity in general decreased as we grow older; however, the good news is that our brains continue to produce new neurons as well as form connections between neurons well into old age. This is referred to as brain plasticity or neuro-plasticity. Neurons can’t do all of this on their own. They need a bit of help.

NOT JUST KEEPING BUSY MINDSAlbert Einstein said, “I never came upon any of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking.” The latest research indicates Einstein was right. It’s not just being intellectually active by reading newspapers, working crossword puz-zles and playing chess. It’s introducing a variety of novel experiences and challenging activities into daily life. And that’s not all.

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THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU EAT We’re heard it before – balanced diet, balanced diet, balanced diet. Add to that certain brain healthy foods that give a boost to brain func-tion.

• Vegetables and fruits are full of vitamins and antioxidants. Green leafy and cruciferous vegeta-bles are the most brain healthy, e.g., caulifl ower, spinach and broccoli. Fruits high in antioxidants include blueberries, prunes, strawberries and rai-sins.

• Foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids are the perfect brain food. Omega-3s can be found in wild salmon, tuna, sardines, herring and an-

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• Chocolate! But not the ordinary milk chocolate found in the grocery store aisle. It is the pure ca-cao bean that houses theobromine, antioxidants, catechins and fl avonoids. The less processing of the bean, the better. Try to eat chocolate bars that have at least 75% cacao content. It may be harder to fi nd and a bit costlier, but the benefi ts are well worth it.

• Coffee, like chocolate, in a purer form as close to the coffee bean as possible is also rich in vi-tamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids. Good quality coffee, especially an espresso style, is the most benefi cial, particularly when the fl a-vorings, whip cream and sugars are eliminated.

• Green tea is also good brain food, particularly matcha tea, a stone-ground Japanese green tea, which can be somewhat diffi cult to fi nd in the local grocery store. However, a substance called EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) found in green

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IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMESThere is much that we can do to offset the effects of aging and exercise our minds. If you’re having diffi culty coming up with novel and challenging ideas, here are a few to consider:

• Numbers puzzles such as Sudoku, word scrambles and crossword puzzles are good for the brain, but other activities are needed in addi-tion to these more routine brain stretchers.

• Drive a different route to work or school.

• Learn to play an instrument.

• Write a book, a poem or a short story.

• Learn a new language.

• Learn ballroom dancing.

• When at a party or a networking event, work the room and meet as many new people as pos-sible. Use mnemonic devices to assist in remem-bering their names.

• Memorize numbers – addresses, phone num-bers, bank account numbers.

• If you have some money to spare, there are a number of products out there, particularly com-puter brain fi tness games that are interactive and tailored to the individual in order to provide the best brain challenges.

BRAINIAC FACTS• The human brain weighs about 3 lbs. and con-sists of about 75 percent water.

• The brain uses approximately 20 percent of the blood that fl ows from the heart and 20 percent of the oxygen we breathe in.

• Yawning helps us become more alert by al-lowing more oxygen to enter the bloodstream. No one really knows why yawning seems to be contagious, but we’ve all experienced the phe-nomena.

• Because the brain does not sense pain, most brain surgeries are performed without general anesthesia so the patient can respond to manipu-lation in order to identify problem areas.

• Reading aloud to children stimulates brain de-velopment.

• It is impossible to tickle yourself. Your brain is wired to alert you to new and important things going on around you. Things like your own touch or the clothes on your body do not demand atten-tion by the brain.

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• High levels of stress are bad for everything including the health of the brain.

BRAIN TEASERSWe at Snippetz would be remiss if we didn’t offer a brain teaser or two to help challenge your brain. Try a couple of these and check your an-swers at the end.

1) A man has to get a fox, a chick-en, and a sack of corn across a river. He has a row boat, and it can only carry him and one other thing. If the fox and the chicken are left togeth-er, the fox will eat the chicken. If the chicken and the corn are left to-gether, the chicken will eat the corn. How does the man do it?

2) A man was outside taking a walk when it began to rain. He did not have an umbrella and he wasn’t wearing a hat. His clothes were

soaked, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How could this hap-pen?

3) There are 20 people in an emp-ty, square room. Each person has full sight of the entire room and everyone in it without turning his head or body, or moving in any way (other than the eyes). Where can you place an apple so that all but one person can see it?

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There are sure to be complica-tions: Maybe you’re in an adults-only community. Maybe you’re barely making ends meet. Maybe you’d always planned to retire and travel the world -- alone. Maybe your health isn’t that great lately. Maybe you still work a fulltime job.

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See www.raisingyourgrandchil-dren.com for links to local and state resources, advice for dealing with stress, information on fi nan-cial assistance you might qualify for and ways to help children who may be coming out of abuse or ne-glect situations.

While these sites won’t do the hard part -- the actual raising of your grandchildren -- it might help to know you’re not alone and that there is help out there.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].



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Your brain has one hundred bil-lion nerve cells (neurons) that are laced together in a mind-

boggling complexity. Each neuron can make contact with thousands - even tens of thousands of others - via tiny structures called synapses; and they never rest.

Think about this: every second of your life your brain forms a million new con-nections. It happens as you see, walk, talk, sleep, think, evaluate, etc. In these changing connections information is pro-cessed, habits are learned, personalities are shaped, and memories are stored. It is happening right now…this very mo-ment…as you read these words.

This jelly-like mass of tissue weighing only 3 pounds controls everything that happens in your body. Your mind produc-es every thought, word, action, feeling, and experience and stores it all away for future reference and can recall whatever is needed in a millisecond of time. Its ca-pacity for knowledge and creativity has never been fully tapped – not even close.

The account of all that your mind is capa-ble of doing could fi ll a library of books but would still be astonishingly incom-plete. Your mind remains the greatest sin-gle untapped resource at your exclusive disposal.

Consider this: “There is nothing so elas-tic as the human mind. Like imprisoned steam, the more it is pressed, the more it rises to resist the pressure. The more we are obliged to do, the more we are able to accomplish.” – Tryon Edwards

Got a problem? Tell your mind to solve it and it will.

Need to know more? Tell your mind to learn it and it can.

Searching for the right words? Tell your mind to fi nd them and it will.

Have something happen in the past you can’t quite remember? Tell your mind to recall it and it is able to do so.

Do you want to be smarter, more ener-getic, more creative, more sociable, and more successful in every way? Tell your mind to get to work to make you what you want to become and it can do the job.

Many may be more educated, and some wiser than you, but you have the capac-ity to out learn, out speak, out grow, out comprehend, out discover, out persist, out reason, out foresee, and out produce any-one out there if you put your mind to it.

Develop an above-average mind and you will be prepared to take advantage of the coming boom; not because you are in-nately smarter than others, but because your mind is better exercised, better culti-vated, and better fed. You see, your mind is like a fertile fi eld awaiting seed and wa-ter. Plant worthy seeds. Irrigate with pure water. What cultivation and fertilization is to your garden so thinking, refl ecting, and examining is to your mind.

Challenge your mind, nurture it, fortify it, do all you can to magnify your mind.

“Prepare for the Boom” is a series of col-umns that will appear over the next six months. A compilation of the series will be made available toward the end of the series. To join Dr. Ross’s e-mailing list please go to www.MileHighMotivator.com and sign up. There is no charge. For feedback email: [email protected].

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* Choosing whimsical cabinet hard-ware. You may not be ready to get

all new cabinets, but new hardware can really make a big difference. Have your kids help you pick out some fun designs. There is so much available now, you don’t just have to get the typical knobs. How about animal fi gures or bold geomet-ric shapes? You can even mix and match. A typical kitchen or bath-room has lots of drawers and cabi-nets at kid level, so they can enjoy the new look as much as the adults.

* Select creative storage ideas. Chances are, everyone in your house has a lot of stuff and fi nd-ing places to put it clears the way for a more comfortable, clutter-free living space. Kids can help choose storage options for themselves to get all those toys out of the way. Get their input: maybe they’d like a series of colorful plastic bins, some open shelves, an old steamer truck or a multihued chest of drawers. Once you start brainstorming, ev-eryone in the family will have lots of ideas.

* Add some comfort. You do a lot of things at home, but perhaps the most important is relaxation. Kids more than anyone else are aware of how comfortable a home is; they spend a lot of time on the fl oor and are sensitive to rough carpeting and awkward furniture with sharp edg-es. Have your kids help you select some pampering items to give your home a cozy feel. How about some fl uffy new couch cushions or a luxu-rious throw for cocooning on a cool evening? Or what about a soft new bath mat in vivid colors?

So the next time you start thinking about making some interior design improvements in your home, don’t forget to consult the local experts: your kids.

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• Don’t store propane tanks in the garage. They have a freezing point of -310 F, so they can stay outside year-round.

• “If you’re like me and wear glass-es and get your hair colored, try this wonderful tip. My hairdresser keeps a container full of glove fi ngers in her drawer. She cuts the fi ngers off the plastic gloves after the pair of gloves gets worn. I slip one over each stem of my glasses, and they are protected while the color is on my hair. I can put them on without worrying about the chemicals mess-ing with the plastic, and I just slip them off when my hair is ready to be rinsed.” -- F.E. in New York

• “I line my cookie sheets with alu-minum foil. A lot of people do. But as soon as I have made a batch of cookies, I wipe it clean with a damp paper towel. Then I can set it aside to cool while another batch is cook-ing. I can do many batches with one lining of foil, and this saves me money.” -- V.K. in Oregon

• “I use coffee fi lters to clean win-dows and mirrors. They are less crumply than newspaper, but still are lint-free and give a nice shine.” -- P.C. in Virginia

• “My husband is hard on buttons. So, I sew the waist buttons on his pants with dental fl oss. A touch of shoe polish helps the white to blend in, and it’s as tough as he is. I don’t recall ever having to resew a button that was put on with fl oss.” -- U.S. in Michigan

• “My kids love to do chalk draw-ings, and when they have fi nished a particularly nice one, we spray it with hairspray. It sets the chalk so that it doesn’t shake off or rub off too much.” -- S.N. in Georgia

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at [email protected].


NOW HERE’S A TIPBy JoAnn Derson

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FROM START TO FITNESS

By Andrea Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., C.S.C.S.

FITNESSBACK-UP

PLANSetting a realistic fi tness schedule

is one of the most important ele-ments in developing a successful

fi tness and nutrition routine.

It is equally important to remember that each day may not work out exactly as we had planned. Emergencies, family priorities and last-minute appointments all can put a wrench in the most care-fully planned fi tness regimen.

Establishing a fi tness back-up plan can eliminate the stress or guilt that can oc-cur from the inability to follow your fi tness routine completely. The key is to remain active and look for opportu-nities to squeeze alternative activities into your day.

Here are some tips:

• Stretch. Take several minutes out of your day to stretch your whole body. Stretching your shoulders, neck, back, arms and legs can help you relax and promote blood fl ow to areas of the body that may otherwise remain sed-entary and tense all day.

• Take the stairs! Walk the stairs instead of using the elevator. Climbing a few fl ights of stairs several times a day will increase your heart rate slightly and help burn extra calories.

• Park the car and walk. Don’t keep driving around the parking lot looking for a close-in space to become avail-able. The extra few feet you may have to walk to reach your destination is a great way to stimulate your muscles.

• Eat breakfast. Starting your day with a well-balanced meal is extremely im-portant to kick-start your metabolism and prepare your body for the day’s activities.

• Take a walk. You may have missed your favorite aerobic class at the gym, but you can still complete your aerobic workout. Taking a walk or cycling are great alternatives that can be done al-most anywhere.

• Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrat-ed is always important. Water helps the functions of your muscles and tissues, and can act as an appetite suppressant.

• Play with the kids. Running around with (or after) the kids is a fun way to exercise. The constant moving, bend-ing and reaching incorporate all of the components of most fi tness programs.

While these fi tness back-up tips cannot replace the benefi ts of a dedicated fi t-ness routine, they are a healthy alterna-tive to doing nothing when your fi tness program gets sidetracked.

Always consult a physician before be-ginning an exercise program. If you have a fi tness or training question, write to Andrea in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Or-lando, FL 32853-6475.


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SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS

How could the simplest task of bending over to tie your shoes cause

your spine to lock up? How could reaching for the newspa-per produce pain down the back of your legs? How could looking over your shoulder to check traf-fi c make your neck stiffen?

We hear this all the time.

With the exception of recent trau-ma, many of the health problems we see are the result of circum-stances that have been around for months, sometimes years. Af-ter the incident, there may have been some initial soreness. But the body had enough “margin” or capacity to adapt, and the pain went away. Problem fi xed.

Or was it?

True, your body is self-healing. But like many “do-it-yourself projects,” the attempts can be less than elegant. Plus, scar tissue is a

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An insightful lookat Health

poorer quality tissue that tends to be more fi brous and less fl exible. This can make our effort’s to cor-rect the body’s original attempts more diffi cult.

In this way, many spinal prob-lems resemble cancer, heart dis-ease, hypertension, diabetes and countless other “lifestyle” dis-eases.

These health problems are usu-ally present for years, quietly worsening in the background, be-fore symptoms become obvious. And then all it takes is the littlest things to set it off. Like reaching over to pick up a pencil.

The information in this article is provided solely for educational pur-poses and not as medical advice. Please consult a medical or health professional if you have questions about your health. No liability is accepted should you decide to self-treat or self-prescribe.

To set up an appointmentcall Dr. Christy at

719 • 488 • 8789

ALL DAYACTIVITY

Don’t sit around for the rest of the day just because you spent an hour doing aero-

bics or walking around the neigh-borhood. The 300 or 400 calories you may have burned will probably not compensate for all the calories you are not burning if you take it easy for the remainder of the day.

Modern day inventions including

the elevator, garage openers, remote controls, and computers have made it easier for us to be inactive for most of the day.

Research has shown that such con-venient items have decreased the number of calories we burn daily by at least 800 calories! So try to take the stairs, turn on equipment manu-ally, or visit a friend instead of e-mailing him/her.

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DON FLOODBy Don Flood

DOWNHILL RACER CONQUERSHILL, TREE

At a time when our nation’s collective weight is rising faster than the national debt, colleges are actually taking away one of the most popular and vital pieces of sports equipment available to students.I’m speaking, of course, of cafeteria lunch trays.In a misguided effort to save money, col-leges are eliminating cafeteria trays, forc-ing students -- their minds already swirling with plans for world peace, cleaning up the environment and Friday night’s frat party -- to juggle their plates, glasses, books, laptops, iPods, etc. as they waddle to their

table.As my longtime readers well know, I gen-erally refrain from commenting on subjects I know something about. It’s too easy, and besides, what’s the point?But having worked in a college cafeteria and cleaned up many messes, I feel I have to speak up about this important issue.Mark my words, continuation of this dan-gerous policy will have the following re-sults:1) Colleges will see a rise in food spills, which will have to be cleaned up by my proud successors in the nation’s dining halls.2) Despite our nation’s concerns about security, trayless students will be left de-fenseless in the event of a sudden food fi ght. Also, members of the football squad may instead use their smaller classmates for protection.3) And by far most important, students will be deprived of the greatest of all college wintertime sports -- downhill traying.I was fortunate enough to attend a college that boasted the world’s leading downhill

traying venue. Students from all over the world came to tackle the dreaded Dead-man’s Hill. (OK, they came from all around north campus and it was called Pencader Hill.)I still recall my fi rst downhill traying ex-perience, though some details are a little vague, for reasons that will become clear.Cafeteria trays in hand, my roommates and I climbed the hill, which was steep and dangerous-looking, especially near the bottom, where a tree’s large, low-hanging branch blocked the way.No problem! said my roommates, who were downhill veterans. It only looks like you’re going to run right smack into the branch, they said. At the last second the path zigs to the left and you’re home free.Unfortunately, I was about to take a grad-uate-level class in the School of Hard Knocks.Just like an Olympic skier -- at least one who was using a cafeteria tray for the fi rst time -- I took off down the hill. Racing to the bottom, I saw the tree ahead and the surprisingly thick low-hanging

branch. Wow, I thought to myself, it really does look like I’m going to run right into ...WHAM!This is where things became a little foggy. I got up woozily as my friends congratu-lated me on being the only downhill trayer to successfully strike the tree that evening.On the plus side, I wasn’t bleeding much. On the minus side, that was only because it was too cold outside. Once inside, I bled like a pig.But I’ll always recall my battle with the tree with pride, at least the part I can re-member.So to college presidents across the land, I say, keep those cafeteria trays.And consider adding helmets.

Write to Don Flood in care of King Fea-tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mails to dfl [email protected].


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855 Hwy. 105Palmer Lake - CO 80133719-487-7469

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Fall is here and our afternoon tea menu changes to include new treats to greet the new season.

Our Harvest Afternoon Tea Menu is offered October 1st through November 14th. The menu is posted on our website. Afternoon tea is served Tuesday through Saturday from 2 to 5 pm by reservation (3 days in advance): call 481-8822 or email [email protected].

HarVest AfterNOON Tea

CreaM Tea $10 per person and includes two scones with toppings and an unlimited pot of tea. TerritOrial Tea $18 per person and includes unlim-ited pot of tea, two kinds of scones with toppings, fruit, and sweets.

esperaNza Tea $25 per person adds sandwiches and savories to the Territorial Tea menu.

65 Second Street Monument, CO 80132

Open Tue-Sat 9am-5pm 719.481.8822

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Seating is limited for our Holiday Afternoon Tea – November 17th through Decem-ber 30th - make your reservations soon. We’ll be having live music on Saturday afternoons in December from 2 to 4 pm.

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3 3/4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced1 1/2 cups apple cider or apple juice1 cup cranberries3 strips (3 inches by 1 inch each) lemon peel3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 1/2 cups sugar

1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat apples, cider, cranberries, lemon peel and lemon juice to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until apples are very soft, stirring occasion-ally.2. Stir in sugar; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, partially covered, 1 hour or until apple butter is very thick, stirring occasionally (mixture may sputter and splash, so be careful when stirring).3. Spoon apple butter into blender in small batches and blend (with center part of blender cover removed to allow steam to escape) until smooth.4. Spoon apple butter into jars or crocks for gift-giving. Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Yields 4 1/2 cups.

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Coffee Cup Café

reputation251 Front St, Monument, 488-0663

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Open 7 Days a Week 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

13860 Gleneagle Dr, Gleneagle, 481-6446www.asecondcup.net

Open 7 Days a Week 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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BODHICITTA BAKERY780 Hwy. 105 • Suite B

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22 oz. Draft Beer $3.0016 oz. $2.00 / Well Drafts $2.50

Sunday - Thursday “ALL DAY”House Margaritas $2.99

Yields 2 loaves

I know this sounds weird but the sprite makes this bread extra moist.

4 cups all-purpose fl our

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups mashed bananas

1 cup Sprite

GRETCHEN’S OODIESRETCHEN’S

OODIES

by

Gretchen Gire Anthonyof Bodhicitta Bakery

SPRITEBANANA BREAD

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together dry in-gredients and set aside.

Cream the but-ter and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs, beat-ing well after each addition. Add vanilla and bananas, mixing well. Add dry ingredients alter-

nating with the Sprite, fi nishing with dry ingredients. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake for 45 minutes, until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and cooling completely

Make Every DaySweeter than the Last!

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Pizza • Pasta • LasagnaSalads • Sandwiches

Beer • Wine

Tuesday - Friday 5 - 9 pmSaturday 11:30 am - 9 pm

4 Hwy. 105 • Palmer Lake719-481-3244

website: http://www.bellapanini.com

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BREAKFAST SUNDAY 8:30-10:30amBiscuit & Gravy $1.95 ALL DAY Sunday

Sun - Mon - Tue 11:00 - 3:30Wed - Thur - Fri - Sat 11:00 - 8:00

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owner of Bella Panini in Palmer Lake and Bayou BarBQ in Monument

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Located on Hwy 105between Palmer Lake & Monument.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 6pm.

Shakes • Malts • Cones • Sundaes • Banana Splits • Root Beer FloatsChicago Style Hot Dogs • Bratwurst • Soups • Chili

Rock House Ice Cream 488-6917

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Please call for seasonal days & time

CAJUN & BARBQFare

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481 Hwy. 105, Suite G • Monument, CO(719) 488-2799

Website: BAYOUBARBQ.COM

BAYOUBARBQ

WEDNESDAY ISCATFISH DAY!

1 lb Fat Free Cottage Cheese 2 Tbs Roasted Green Chilies2 Tbs Red Wine Vinegar ½ tsp Ground Cumin½ tsp Oregano½ tsp Garlic Powder1 tsp Onion Powder¼ tsp Tabasco1 tsp Kosher saltpinch White Pepper

1. Place ingredients in a food processor and pu-ree until creamy.

I am not a cottage cheese person much less fat free but the vinegar gives this dip a cream cheesy fl avor. You can change the

fl avor profi le by using different spices in place

of the cumin, oregano, and green chilies. The vinegar can also be changed. Try balsamic vinegar in place of the red wine vinegar with fresh basil and oregano. …Or better yet add a little blue cheese with that. If you want a good fruit dip try fresh mint, white vinegar, some type of berry and a little sugar, leaving out the chilies cumin, oregano, and garlic.

This dip can be served with veggies, chips or as a dressing by increasing the amount of vin-egar. Cottage cheese is high in protein and has no fat as long as you use the fat free so there is no guilt.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!

TOUCHY-FEELY

Softness and fi rmness are actually textural impres-sions a wine gives you as you taste it. Just as your mouth feels temperature in a liquid, it feels texture.

Some wines literally feel soft and smooth in your mouth, while others feel hard, rough, or coarse. In white wines, acid is usually responsible for impressions of hardness or fi rmness (or crispness); in red wines, tannin is usually re-sponsible. Low levels of either substance can make a wine feel pleasantly soft, depending on the wine and your taste preferences. Alcohol and unfermented sugar also contrib-ute to an impression of softness.

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FAMOUSBy Steven J. Austin

LUCASGRABEEL

Oh, to be young, talented, hand-some and successful! If you want to know how it feels, ask Lucas

Grabeel, star of the “High School Musi-cal” movies and the comedy “The Adven-tures of Food Boy,” just released on DVD. In “Food Boy,” Grabeel plays a superhero who can make food appear in his hand at will. The Missouri native moved to Los Angeles right after graduating high school and quickly became admired for his acting and songwriting talents. “High School Mu-sical 3” hits the big screen on Oct. 24. For more info: www.coldsparkfi lms.com and www.disney.com

If you could really make your favorite food appear in your hand at any time, what would it be, and who would you fi rst surprise with such an amazing talent?

“My favorite food is sandwiches. I eat a couple every day, so I would probably get obese just eating all of the time if I really had that superpower. I would like to think that I would go wherever there is a short-age of food and give to those who are in need. It sounds cheesy, but you could really change the world with that kind of power, and who wouldn’t do that if given the op-portunity?”

Of your “The Adventures of Food Boy” co-stars, who has a funny, offbeat or strange eating habit?

“Brittany Curran would always win at belching contests after lunch, but we said we wouldn’t tell anybody. Tee-hee!”

Describe your kitchen at home.

“I have a very clean kitchen ... most of the time. I love to cook with organic foods and rarely use anything loaded with chemi-cals. I use real butter that I don’t have to refrigerate, coconut oil instead of olive oil, and I always have organic whole milk and pasteurized orange juice stocked. As I said before, I eat a lot of sandwiches so there’s always a large variety of deli meat and cheese, but also artisan cheese to go with wine. My spice rack is used, but not to its full potential. I could probably spend some

time studying my herbs and spices a little more.”

Of all the famous superheroes, who would you enjoy having lunch with if he/she could come alive in real life?

“I would love to have lunch with Super-man. His story has always intrigued me, and other than having him fl y me around the world a few times, I would love to just sit and chat with him. I’m sure he’s got great stories to tell.”

Any special foods and beverages you like to have in the dressing room?

“Well, I always need water -- and lots of it -- to drink, but no sodas or coffee. As far as snacks, I love fruit and veggies and cheese. If you couldn’t tell, I like to eat healthy!”

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Layer zucchini on the bottom of a large casserole dish. Place sliced carrots on top of the zucchini. Place broccoli on top of carrots. Sprinkle some of the shredded cheese over the vegetables, but not all of it. Mix the chicken with the two soups (do not add water to soup) and then spread it over everything. Toss on the celery and lay out the onion rings evenly and spread some more shredded cheese.Place in preheated 350 F oven and cook for 70 minutes. Remove dish 5 minutes before it’s done, and top with remaining cheese and shaved carrots. Place back in oven un-

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Q: I have a new puppy, and “Jake” keeps getting into everything -- gar-bage, pantry, laundry, you name it. He’s a big chewer, too. How do I get him to stop? -- Frank S., via e-mail

A: Regular obedience training, along with increased attention, will help Jake stop exploring so much. However, healthy dogs never lose that urge to explore anything that smells so darn interesting (garbage, laundry, the pantry, you name it). So you’ve got to limit his access to those areas.

Remove garbage from the living ar-eas of the house every day -- place it in the big containers outside (or in your garage) and seal the lid against intrusion. Seal the pantry -- if it has no door latch, attach a short bun-

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It’s especially important, no mat-ter how well your dog is trained, to not leave anything lying around that you don’t want him to get at. Food, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolate, sharp objects or medication are big no-nos.

Do place chew toys around the ar-eas that Jake is allowed to inhabit. This gives him a healthy focus for his natural chewing tendencies.

Now back to the increased atten-tion. Take time every day -- an hour at least -- to train and play with Jake, outdoors or indoors. Puppies have lots of restless energy, which will fuel their curiosity, so help him work it off. In return, you’ll get a much better bond with Jake, and a well-trained dog.

Send your tips, questions and com-ments to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to [email protected].


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Baby, is a female and she is 4 years old.. Both Binky and Baby are house trained and they are full of energy! Both are up to date on shots and just love to play!

We would like to adopt them out together if possible.

If you are interested in adopting Binky and Baby into your heart and home please call SAINT An-imal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-3099 but you might need to use the 719 area code.

It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Ani-mal Rescue asks the adopter to give the animal a reasonable

amount of time to adjust to it’s new family and environment. This is so very important to your new family member as well as your existing family members.

Please visit our website at sain-tanimalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring.

“They are furry, have 4 legs and don’t speak clearly but they are our family.” - Diane

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By the time you retire, you’ll probably have accumulated money in a variety of retire-

ment-savings vehicles at a variety of locations — an IRA here, a 401(k) there and so on. At fi rst glance, that may sound all right, but there are some sound reasons why you might want to consolidate your retirement accounts to one provider.

Here are some of the key benefi ts you can receive from this type of consolidation:

• You’ll keep better track of your as-sets. Like most people, you probably think that you will never lose track of any of the money you’ve saved for retirement. But many equally well-meaning people do misplace or forget about savings and invest-ments. In fact, the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefi ts lists more than 50,000 individuals who are owed benefi ts from 401(k)s, profi t-sharing plans and IRAs and either can’t be reached or don’t re-spond to inquiries. But if you hold all your retirement accounts in one place, you are probably far less likely to “misplace” them than if you kept them with several fi nancial institutions.

• You’ll have less trouble calculat-ing minimum distributions. Once you reach age 70 – ½, you’ll need to take distributions from your 401(k) and traditional IRA. (This require-ment does not apply to a Roth IRA.) It’s not particularly diffi cult to cal-culate the amount of a distribution from a single IRA or 401(k), but if you hold several accounts, it could get a bit tricky. For example, if you have multiple IRAs, you’ll need to add them together, then divide

the total balance by the IRS’ life expectancy numbers for someone your age. If you have several 401(k)s, you’ll need to calculate the re-quired minimum distribution for each 401(k) separately, using the same life expectancy fi gures as you would with an IRA. Clearly, if you held a mix of these accounts at dif-ferent places, you’d have to do a bit of detective work and a lot of num-ber crunching to arrive at your re-quired minimum distributions.

• You could save money. If you held accounts at several locations, you could be paying a number of fees and maintenance charges. Individu-ally, each fee or charge may not seem like much, but they can add up. By consolidating your accounts to one provider, you might be able to save some money.

• You can create a unifi ed strategy. To achieve the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned, you will need to create a suffi cient income stream, drawing from all your retirement accounts. Among other things, you’ll need to know how much you can afford to withdraw each year, how you can stay ahead of infl ation and how best to control your invest-ment-related taxes. You’ll fi nd it far easier to accomplish these goals if you have a single, unifi ed invest-ment strategy — and it will be far easier to develop such a strategy if you have all your retirement ac-counts at one place, possibly under the guidance of a single fi nancial advisor.

So, to sum up: The more retirement savings vehicles you own, the better — but when it comes to the num-ber of institutions holding these ac-counts, you might just want to stop at one. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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DOLLARS AND SENSEBY David Uffi ngton

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It’s almost as though Yankee Magazine had to-day’s shaky economy in mind when it published “Living Well on a Shoestring” back in 2000. The

book’s subtitle, “1,501 Ingenious Ways to Spend Less for What You Need and Have More for What You Want,” certainly applies to us now as we struggle to conserve every possible dollar.

“Living Well” is loaded with more tips than you’ll likely ever use for holding onto your money. Many are just plain common sense, quite a few are pure Yankee ingenuity, but most of them are worth trying. As the book notes, frugality is about fi nding clever ways to save money.

Throughout the book you’ll fi nd fi rst-person stories and hints about saving money. While some of them are a bit over the top, for the most part they’re cre-ative and ingenious ways to accomplish or acquire what you need and keep your money (or most of it) in your pocket. Small savings steps, as the book points out, can add up to a big difference.

Some of the categories in the book include: inexpen-sive games to make for kids, health-care home reme-dies, spending less on hobbies and sports, automotive (buying a car, taking care of it, basic maintenance), cutting costs in your home offi ce, and electronics and small appliances (repairs and troubleshooting).

The chapters on spending less at the grocery store and preparing thrifty meals at home offer practical, down-home ideas. One hint suggests deleting one unnecessary item from your weekly grocery list on a permanent basis, and multiplying the cost by 52 weeks to see how much you’ll save in a year.

For those who are either looking for a job or have one and need to maintain the appropriate look, the chap-ter “Thrifty Ways to Dress Well” offers tips on spot-ting a quality garment, how to give old clothes new life with a few basic alterations, how to darn socks and repair a zipper, stain removal and more.

Perhaps one of the best things about consulting an older book such as “Living Well” is that it’s gener-ally available at a reduced cost. Look online for used copies, some as low as a dollar, or hunt through book sales in your area.

David Uffi ngton regrets that he cannot personally an-swer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


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In Colorado marital property is divided in a di-vorce or legal separation by means of “Equitable Distribution”. “Equitable” does not necessarily

mean “Equal”, but for most purposes, and absent unusual circumstances, it is useful to assume that marital property will be divided 50/50 between the parties.

The question then becomes what is the “marital prop-erty” to be divided. Marital property is all property acquired during the marriage such as the parties’ earnings and things acquired with such earnings. However, inheritances and certain gifts acquired dur-ing the marriage are not considered marital.

“Separate property” is property acquired prior to the marriage, or inheritance or certain gifts acquired dur-ing the marriage. The Court has no power to divide separate property. However, any appreciation of sep-arate property during the marriage is marital.

Here is a simple example. A married couple save some earnings during the marriage and buy a house. The parties pay the mortgage with the husband’s earnings. The wife receives an inheritance during the marriage and is careful to maintain this bequest in a separate mutual fund account in her name only. The equity in the house is marital, as is any appreciation

included in that equity. The amount of the bequest to the wife is her separate property, but any appreciation of the account is marital.

In most instances, determining what is marital and what is separate property is not diffi cult. However, the analysis can become complicated in some situ-ations, especially regarding changes to title in real property during the marriage. If you own separate real property titled in your name only but change the title to joint tenants during the marriage (a common occurrence), you may have gifted one half the value of the property to your spouse. For example, Mary owns a condo in her name only, but changes the title to joint tenants after she marries John. John may now be entitled to one-half the value of the condo.

Title to other kinds of property is not critical. For ex-ample, the parties buy a car during the marriage with money earned during the marriage, but place the title in the husband’s name only. The car is still marital property.

Even when determining what is marital and what is separate is relatively easy, calculating the proper shares can be very diffi cult. This is true of retirement accounts and pensions earned both prior to and dur-ing the marriage.

Property division law in a divorce is the same as other law. You must remember that: you may not under-stand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law!

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Monument. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has addition-al divorce and family law information.

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the wife is her separate property, but any appreciation of the account is marital.

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1. HISTORY: What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War?2. TELEVISION: What was the name of the prison encampment in the se-ries “Hogan’s Heroes”?3. THEATER: Which U.S. president was featured in the musical “Annie”?4. AD SLOGANS: Which company is part of the following advertising slo-gan --”Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and ...”?5. ENTERTAINMENT: In which year did the Miss America pageant begin?6. GEOGRAPHY: What was the for-mer name of the African nation Burkina Faso?7. LITERATURE: What was the name of the monster in “Beowulf”?8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the names of the stone lions at the entrance of the New York Public Li-brary?9. INVENTIONS: Who invented the pop-top can?10. MATH: In geometry, what is the shape of a torus?

1. When was the last time a New York Yankees player before Alex Rodriguez (156 in 2007) had as many as 155 RBIs in a season?2. When was the last time the Cincinnati Reds played in the postseason?3. Since the NFL expanded to four divisions in each conference in 2002, only two divisions have had all its teams win at least one division title. Name them.4. Who won the fi rst NIT men’s basketball fi nal in 1938?5. Name the fi rst European to capture the NHL’s Conn Smythe trophy (MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs).6. Who was the only athlete to win the Boston and New York City marathons in the same year twice?7. Name the last gold medal win-ner for the U.S. in boxing.


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• On Oct. 19, 1784, an essay appears in the Gazette of the United States in which a writer named “Phocion” attacks pres-idential candidate Thomas Jef-ferson and accuses Jefferson of carrying on an affair with one of his slaves. Phocion turned out to be former Treasury Sec-retary Alexander Hamilton.

• On Oct. 18, 1867, the U.S. takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for less than 2 cents an acre. The American public believed the land to be worthless and dubbed the pur-chase “Seward’s Folly” and “Andrew Johnson’s Polar Bear Garden.”

• On Oct. 14, 1912, before a presidential campaign speech in Milwaukee, Theodore Roosevelt is shot at close range. The .32-caliber bullet failed to mortally wound the former president because its force was slowed by a glasses case and a manuscript in the breast pocket of Roosevelt’s heavy coat.

• On Oct. 17, 1931, gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11

years in prison for tax evasion and fi ned $80,000. Although wanted for bootlegging, tax evasion was the only charge the authorities could make stick, as Capone was known for intimi-dating and bribing witnesses.

• On Oct. 13, 1941, singer-songwriter Paul Simon is born on this day in Newark, N.J. Si-mon grew up in Forest Hills, N.Y., where he befriended Art Garfunkel in the sixth grade. The two began singing togeth-er, and by the time they were 16 they had released a single, “Hey, Schoolgirl,” recording as Tom and Jerry.

• On Oct. 16, 1951, Hudson fi rst entered stock-car racing with its Monobuilt design Hornet with a lower center of gravity. Hudson coined this innovation “step-down design” because, for the fi rst time, passengers had to step down in order to get into a car.

• On Oct. 15, 1966, in McKin-ney, Texas, it was reported that a 75-year-old male driver re-ceived 10 traffi c tickets, drove on the wrong side of the road four times, committed four hit-and-run offenses and caused six accidents, all within 20 minutes.


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Samuel L. Jackson is really good at shouting. That’s what the man does best. Whether he’s com-

plaining about motherlovin’ snakes on a motherlovin’ plane or sportin’ a Jheri Curl and spouting scripture before bus-tin’ a cap in some guy’s chest, the dude knows how to Project.And in “Lakeview Terrace,” Sam gets to do his share of bellowing and looking menacing. It’s too bad he’s wasting his gift on a turkey of a movie that tries to make a statement about race, but never goes beyond superfi cial arguments and contrived plot devices.In “Terrace,” Jackson plays Abel Turn-er, an LA cop who lives in the ‘burbs with his two children. His wife recently passed away under suspicious circum-stances. Abel is strict, ultraconserva-tive and defi nitely old-fashioned in his

views.Enter Chris and Lisa Mattson (Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington), a young newlywed interracial couple who move into the house next door. Abel doesn’t approve of the liberal couple or the fact that a black woman is married to a white man. The rage over the possibility that his wife may have died as a result of an affair with a white man, plus the prox-imity of an interracial couple living next door, sets Abel off. He begins to harass them -- fi rst by blaring super-bright security lights into their bedroom and slashing tires, then by trying to split the newlyweds up and hiring a criminal to ransack the couple’s house, and fi nally attempted murder.The fi rst half of the fi lm is actually quite good. Jackson’s seething and menac-ing presence set an unsettling vibe that makes for some suspenseful moments. The problem is the last half of the fi lm. Even though Abel disapproves of the couple and is shattered by his wife’s death, I just don’t believe that he could be pushed to the extremes the fi lm takes him. It’s out of character -- and because of that, bits of the fi lm that should be shocking turn out just plain laughable.“Lakeview Terrace” isn’t a horrible fi lm, but I’d wait to rent it if I were you.

GRADE: C-(c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Salome’s StarsWeek of October 13, 2008

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bid for you to step in and take over an incomplete project could prove to be an excellent learn-ing experience that you can take with you when a new opportunity opens up.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for socializing, both with family and with friends. Your aspects also favor devel-oping new relationships, any or all of which might become especially meaningful.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your suc-cess in handling a recent diffi cult situation prompts a request to handle another work-place problem. But this is one you should accept only if you get all of the relevant facts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) New infor-mation about a past decision raises some unsettling questions from an old friend. Be prepared to explain your actions fully and, if necessary, to make adjustments.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is not a good time to share personal secrets, even with someone you’ve known for a long while. What you don’t reveal now won’t come back to haunt you later.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Pushing yourself to meet a project deadline is admirable. But be careful not to leave out important details in your rush to complete your work and send it off.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Watch that you don’t take on more than you can handle when offering to help someone with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors you weren’t told about.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That major move you’ve been consider-ing could come sooner than you expected. Make sure you’ll be ready with the facts you need when decision time arrives.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Languishing relationships can ben-efi t from a break in routine. Get out of the rut and do something new and maybe more than a little unpredictable this weekend.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although you don’t think of yourself as a role model, your ability to make a tough decision at this time sets an example for others, who admire your courage.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You need to move any remaining obstacles out of your way before you can take on a new challenge. Seek advice from close, trusted friends and associates.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A ca-reer change appears increasingly likely to happen during the next several weeks. It’s a good idea to start now to prepare, so you can be ready to make the move when the time comes.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of obligation to justice, which in-spires others to follow your example and do the right thing.


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2,600 sq. ft., 3 bd./ 3 ba., 2 car gar. In-fl oor radiant heat. 2 great rooms. Many more amenities. Owner will fi nance. $365,000719-481-2513

BEAUTIFUL SELF-CONTAINED 1-BEDROOM APT

For rent in rural Monument, walk-in-closet, 800 sq ft - more info at www.nyagregorfleron.net/4rent.html#apt or call Paul or Nya at 719 487 3113

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• I offer a small, personalized day-care center for your child.• I specialize in newborns to four years of age.• 27 years of experience - licensed - CPR Certifi ed.• Hot meals and snacks provided.• Structured environment provides motor-skills development, arts and crafts, story time and LOTS AND LOTS OF TLC.Located in the Northgate High-lands development, only 90 sec-onds from the Gleneagle exit.I currently have two openings, fulltime or part-time. Call now and mention you saw this advertise-ment, and I’ll give you $40 OFF your fi rst month’s daycare fee.

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With the fl uctuations in the economy, including the stock market, the real estate market, the mortgage institu-tions, the gas prices…………(and, shall I go on?)......... all of us are look-ing for ways to make money, or to keep a hold of the money we have.

It comes down to this: Would you change the way you do something IF you knew how much money it would save you?

Here are examples of the amount of money you will save if you make these particular changes:

Save $203 per year in Heating costs: Set the thermostat to 68% in the win-ter and 78% in the summer with an Energy Star programmable thermo-stat. (This is based on a current an-nual heating and cooling expense of $615). Note: For every degree you turn the heat down you’ll reduce your energy bill by 5%!

Save another 20% on your Energy Bill: Tankless water heaters heat wa-ter only when needed, unlike standard water heats that store gallons of water that needs to be constantly heated and reheated.

Save $180 per year in Utility costs: Replace your 10 year old refrigera-tor, dishwasher, room air conditioner and clothes washer with ENERGY STAR® labeled equipment.

Save $90 per Light Bulb over it’s lifetime: Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fl uorescent bulbs (CFLs). CFLs consume up to 75% less energy and they last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

Save $580 per year in Cleaning Products: Make your own non-toxic household cleaning products. You can fi nd recipes for making your own non-toxic cleaning products using everyday items like baking soda, vin-egar, and soda water at www.green-peace.org/usa.

Save $125 - $450 per year with Win-dows: Replace single pane windows with Energy Star qualifi ed windows. Or Save $25 - $110 per year with Windows: Replace double paned clear glass windows with Energy Star qualifi ed windows.

Use 20% less water with WaterSense labeled products.

Save 5,000 gallons of water per year: Replace your toilet with a low fl ow model and use less than 1.3 gallon of water per fl ush instead of up to 7 gal-lons.

Save $500 per year in bottled water: Save by eliminating 1 bottle of water per day, plus help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfi lls and waterways.

Save thousands of dollars by Taking Your Lunch to Work! Americans spend over $134 billion each year on fast food. And takeout food packag-ing creates 1.8 million tons of trash in the U.S. each year! If you spend $9 a day on a chicken sandwich and soda, that’s $45 a week, or $2,250 ev-ery year.

On a Global note,did you know?…….

Recycling 1 Ton of Paper saves:17 Trees463 Gallons of Oil6,953 Gallons of Water587 lbs. of Air Pollution4,077 Kilowatt Hours of Energy3.1 Cubic Yards of Landfi ll Space

How Big is Your CARBON FOOT-PRINT?Personal Emissions Calculator -- Use this online calculator to obtain an es-timate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions:http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html

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1999 John Laing Home !4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2 Car Monument $265,000 www.17070Foxcross.com

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$879,900 www.20175Wissler.com

2001 Richmond, James Model !5 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car Gleneagle

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Stetson Hills Multi-Level $222,5004/2/2, 1,832 sq ft, Completely redone inside,

like-new condition, fenced rear.

In-Town Monument Cottage $140,000

1 BR, 1 Bath, Built 1992,

0.18. Location!

Woodmoor 2-Story $430,000 5/4/3 built ‘98 with 3,969 sq ft. Formal living,

dining rooms, fi nished basement, bonus rooms. A/C, 2 FP’s, vaulted ceilings, deck,

views, just perfect!

Unique Woodmoor Tri-Level $333,000

4/4/2+ built 1992 with 3,012 sq ft. Radiant fl oor heat, 3 decks, great .75 acre yard

with views!

Raspberry Mtn Townhome $186,000

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Elegant Home in Wagon TrailsN/E This 3BR, 2.5BA, 3CAR home includes stuc-co exterior, central air, master suite and more. Access to community pool and tennis! MLS #527855 $264,900

Constitution HillsClean and well maintained 2,562 sf home. 3 bed-rooms on the main level including master bedroom w/ private bath. Great open living & dining areas w/ vaulted ceiling and gas fp. Fantastic tiered and landscaped back yard w/ patios. Finished base-ment w/ large rec rm. and additional bedroom & full bath for guests. Great location close to all! MLS #470296 $210,000

Fantastic fi nd in Palmer Lake!4 bedroom / 2 bathroom / 1,505 sq ft Great rancher situated on a nice level lot with mountain views. Bright and open with vaulted ceilings, vinyl windows and a deck off the master bedroom. Fully fenced back yard and a covered front porch make this home one worth seeing MLS #423842 $199,900 (Rent for $1,300/mo.)

Lots of Custom Tile Work5BR, 3BA home in Village Seven area features a kitchen with granite tile counters, travertine back-splash, hickory cabinetry, wood fl ooring and more. Lots of custom tile work throughout. The yard is a gardeners delight with covered deck covered, grape vines and shed. Great location walking dist to trails, parks and community pool! MLS #504552 $229,000

Large Lot With Lots of PossibilitiesCharming 4BR, 2BA Bi-level home with a large fenced-in yard. Home includes renovated bath-room with marble-like tub suround, new sink and faucets. large family room. Kitchen walks out to wood deck. All appliances stay including washer, dryer and stainless refrigerator. MLS #467930 $190,000

Black ForestCustom built quality 2X6 construction. Lots of natural light in this home! Located in quiet treed neighborhood within cul de sac. Area features rid-ing trails & ponds. and 2.5 acres of serenity in the trees ready for your horses! MLS #570532 $370,000

Great Turn of the Century HomeWith tons of ambiance. Desirable downtown area walking distance to trails & park. Completely ren-ovated kitchen w/ all new stainless appliances. Hardwood fl oors on main fl oor and upper level. MLS #507572 $179,000

5 Acres Homesite in Hawk RidgeWith unobstructed Pikes Peak and front range VIEWS! Perfect lot for walk out lower level. Soil and Perc tests available. MLS #435721 $199,000

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