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“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your bal-ance, you must keep moving.”

-Albert Einstein

Among 50 states, Colorado is No. 13 in the League of American Bicyclists 2009 “Bicycle Friendly America” rankings.

Washington is No. 1, and Alabama is trailing the pack at No. 50. Boulder is platinum among the LAB’s Colorado community listings. Fort Col-lins gets the gold and Colorado Springs came in with silver. Other Colorado communities on the list: Denver – bronze; Durango – silver; Lake-wood – bronze; Arvada – bronze; Steamboat Springs – silver.

The communities are judged on bike education, city planning, police enforcement of bicyclist rights and bike promotion.

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NATIONAL BIKE MONTH Bike to Work Week took place May 11 to May 15, with the 15th desig-nated as Bike to Work Day. If you missed the ride last week; there’s still opportune time to get in gear, dust off the grid and “go til ya’ blow” on one of Colorado’s bike-friendly trails. Roadie slang aside, bicycling is a great way to get in shape, stay in shape and reach peak shape. Whether you’re noodling (riding easy) or cavemanning (riding hard), you’re burning calories and build-ing strength. Depending on body weight, bicyclists burn between 400 and 500 calories in one hour. Rid-ing at a moderate speed burns about 235 calories per half hour.

The majority of Americans ride for recreation and health purposes. Only a small percent – about 5 per-cent (2003 poll) – commute to work via their bikes. Although bicycling is today a favorite pastime, the bi-cycle came about as a tool for trans-portation.

A BIT OFBICYCLE HISTORY

According to About.com (online subsidiary of the New York Times), Leonardo DaVinci sketched a “fac-simile of the modern bicycle” in 1490, but it never went anywhere. Centuries later, a Frenchman crafted what he called a “celerifere,” which had two in-line wheels connected by a beam. The rider straddled the beam and pushed the celerifere with his feet.

A German added steering to the “scooter” in 1817, which prompted various versions of the bicycle dur-ing the early 1800s in France and England. The “bicycle” replaced the horse in popularity but the roads at the time were not conducive to rid-ing wheeled transport. Only a horse could get through those deep ruts of the roads.

In 1839, the Scottish came up with a treadle and rod for the rear-drive. In 1845, R.W. Thompson patented a pneumatic tube to replace the metal wheels.

Later, two French brothers – Ernest and Pierre Michaux – added cranks and pedals, and called their new “wheels” the velocipede.

British engineers picked up the design and added ball bearings,

Dunlop tires, wire-spoked wheels, a chain drive, gears and cable con-trols. Over the next 20 years, the Brits evolved their engineering to come up with the present-day bi-cycle form.

TAKING THE BICYCLETO HIGHER PLACES –

THE MARATHONThe “cavemen (and women)” of bi-cycling have brought the sport way beyond simple recreation or trans-portation. Bicycling is one leg of a triathlon but it’s also a race in and of itself. Inarguably, the most well known of all bicycle marathons is the Tour de France. The ride across France is made up of 21 stages and covers 3,500 kilometers or 2,235 miles. The ride begins July 4 and ends July 29, with only two rest days for the riders. In the U.S., the biggest hammerhead (the bicyclist who refuses to ride easy) is Lance Armstrong, seven-time winner of the Tour de France. Armstrong is a cancer survivor as well and runs a foundation promoting cancer aware-ness and healthy lifestyles. A bit of Lance trivia: He was born Sept. 18, 1971, as Lance Edward Gunderson.

Bicycle marathons are held coast to coast. From May 7 to May 10, Fort Collins hosted almost 500 student athletes from more than 60 universi-ties for the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships. Eighteen national titles and three individual titles in three cycling cat-egories were at stake.

Mountain biking has its own mara-thons. For those who like to charge through the hills, Colorado has its share of mountain bike marathons from Fruita, Colo., to Vail.

BICYCLING ANDBEER, ANYONE?

Existing with Colorado’s bicycle-friendly communities are its bicycle-friendly businesses. The League of American Bicyclists came out with its 2009 Bicycle Friendly Business list in March. For the fi rst time ever, two companies received a platinum award: the Bike Gallery of Portland, Ore., and the New Belgium Brewing Co. in Fort Collins. There’s nothing like a cold beer when you’re knack-ered (tired) after a “hammerfest” (a

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hard ride, of course). Considering that the New Belgium Brewing Co. was founded during a bike ride through Belgium, the platinum award seems to be a no-brainer. In a press release from the LAB, Bryan Simpson, spokesman for the Fort Collins brew company, said, “Bicycling is part of our DNA.”

Other bicycle friendly businesses in Colorado: electronics manufacturer CatEye North Ameri-can, Boulder – gold; retailer ProCycling, Colo-rado Springs – honorable mention. The winners provide bicycle friendly amenities like bike park-ing, shower facilities, incentives to commute on bikes, company bike rides and bike clubs and Bike to Work Week promotions. The benefi t to the businesses: productive and healthy employ-ees and reduced health care costs.

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Bubba: rude automobile driverBust a gut: ride hard when trying to keep upCrayon: a crash that results in major road rashDeath ride: training so hard that everyone is in-coherent afterwards (what?!!)Fat boy: a rider with more muscleHorse: bicycleMobile: bicycleOrgan donor: a helmetless riderPiano: going very slow in a road raceRig: bicycleRoad pizza: road killWhack your bean: hit your head (as in falling)Yammering: Chatting on the bikehttp://kba.tripod.com/slang.htm

STILL, IT’S THE BEST RIDEBesides health, one’s fi nancial picture and the environment benefi t from those who choose the

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bicycle as their No. 1 mode of trans-portation. Think of the gas savings! Lance Armstrong summed it up when he said, “This is not Disney-land, or Hollywood. I’ll give you an example: I’ve read that I fl ew up the hills and mountains of France. But you don’t fl y up a hill. You struggle slowly and painfully up a hill, and maybe, if you work very hard, you get to the top ahead of everybody else.” Not unlike life. Gear up and ride!

BICYCLES ANDHELMETS...OR LET’S BE

SAFE OUT THEREWhat’s not to appreciate when someone says, “When I was a kid, we didn’t have bicycle helmets; we took our cuts and scrapes as just part of the play.” Except that today, there are more cars, more people rid-ing and many more hammerheads or Xtreme sports enthusiasts. The brain bucket – bicycle lingo for the helmet – is touted by many groups such as the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute and the National Highway Traffi c Administration. They offer plenty of statistics to promote their pro-helmet stance.

From the BHSI

• There are 73 to 85 million bicycle riders in the U.S.

• Close to 700 bicyclists died on U.S. roads in 2007 and more than 90 percent collided with motor ve-hicles. Two-thirds of the deaths were caused by traumatic brain injury.

• The “typical” bicyclist killed on the roads is a sober male over age 16 who is not wearing a helmet. He’s riding on a major road be-tween intersections in an urban area on a summer evening when he’s hit by a car.

• About 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries ev-ery year. Of those, about 67,000 have head injuries and 27,000 are hospitalized.

• Bicycle crashes and injuries are under-reported, since the majority is not serious enough for emergen-cy room visits; 43,000 cyclists were reported injured in traffi c crashes in 2007.

• One in eight of the cyclists with reported injuries had a brain injury.

• A high percentage of cyclists’ brain injuries can be prevented by a helmet, estimated at anywhere from 45 to 88 percent.

• Direct costs of cyclists’ injuries related to not using a helmet are estimated at $81 million each year, rising with health care costs.

• Indirect costs of cyclists’ injuries because of no helmet are estimated at $2.3 billion each year.

Enjoy riding this summer,and stay safe!

On Friday, May 29, PINZ Bowling Center in Palmer Lake will kick off its 2009

fundraising efforts on behalf of The Children’s Hospital Foundation in Denver with a Bowl-a-Thon. This is a fun family event for all ages – especially the kids. In addition to a special price for bowling and shoe rental there will be a 50/50 raffl e, as well as lots of fun door prizes.

Those wishing to support this very worthy cause can come in any time between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm and purchase 2 games of bowling and shoe rental for $5.00 per person. PINZ will donate 50% of all bowling sold during the Bowl-a-Thon to The Children’s Hospital. There will be food and beverage specials just for that evening from which a portion of sales will be donated as well.

The Bowl-a-Thon is just the beginning of several activities PINZ plans to host throughout the rest of the year in order to reach their 2009 goal of $5,000. A portion of the proceeds from PINZ’s 2nd Annual Car Show, to be held on August 1, will also be donated.

PINZ conducts frequent 50/50 raffl es during certain league bowling nights and during other special events, such as the annual Halloween and New Year’s Eve parties. Further, PINZ donates 25¢ for each “Blast Bomb” drink sold in the Lounge all year.

PINZ owners Gloria McCartan and Al Palmonari decided on The Children’s Hospital Foundation to benefi t from these charitable activities because the daughter of PINZ Bar Manager Mindy LaFontaine had received successful treatment of a potentially fatal brain tumor two years ago.

From October 2008 to February 2009, PINZ raised $2,425.75 for the Foundation through similar activities and a check was presented to the Foundation during Alice 105.9’s annual radiothon by Mindy’s daughter Sarah.

We encourage everyone in the community to come out and have some great family fun and show their support for the fantastic work being done for sick children in Colorado by The Children’s Hospital.

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STRANGEBUTTRUEBy Samantha Weaver

• It was American comedian, actor, and writer George Burns who made the fol-lowing sage observation: “The secret of a good sermon is to have a good begin-ning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible.”

• If you’re like the average American, you watch a whopping 4 hours and 44 minutes of television every day.

• In all likelihood, you’ve never run across a moirologist - in fact, they probably don’t even exist in the United States today. However, professional mourners - which is what moirologists are - have a long history, dating back to ancient Greece. Even as recently as the early 1900s, there was a report of a moi-rologists’ strike in Paris.

• Another reason to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of that iconic Irish export, Guinness: Studies show that the stout beer contains antioxi-dant compounds that benefi t the heart by slowing down the accumulation of bad cholesterol on the walls of arteries. Cheers!

• According to a recent news story on the website of the British Broadcast-ing Corporation, eight police offi cers in Scotland claim their religion to be Jedi - as in the Jedi Knights of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” fi lms. And it seems they’re not the only ones: According to the 2001 census, there are 14,000 adherents of Jedi in Scotland, and another 390,000 in England and Wales. There’s even a UK Church of the Jedi, founded by brothers Barney and Daniel Jones, which offers light saber training and teaches about The Force.

• If you’re right-handed, studies show that you tend to wash your left hand more thoroughly than your right hand. Reverse that if you’re a leftie.

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MAKE GARDENING FUN AGAIN!

Have you dusted off your gar-dening gloves yet? I hadn’t planned on having a garden

this year. The catalogs that arrived over the winter were beautiful ... and enticing. But I thought I’d skip all the bending and stooping that comes with having a vegetable and fl ower garden ... until I saw the seedlings at the hard-ware store. I was hooked all over again.

This time, however, I managed to keep my purchases and the size of the gar-den a bit more manageable.

Have you thought that this might be the year you don’t have something grow-ing? There are ways you can experi-ence the satisfaction without so much of the work.

Consider growing fl owers or herbs in pots right outside your door. Pick the sunny side of the house and remember to keep them well-watered.

Grow something others can eat. Even a few rows of carrots or a trellis full of green beans will produce food that the local shelters would love to have.

Grow something lovely for others. Bouquets of fl owers grown on a patio can be dropped off at the hospital for patients who need a day brightener.

If vision is a problem, grow vegetables that aren’t green so they can be more easily seen in the leaves.

If there is no way you can grow veg-etables or fl owers where you live, look around your town. Many communi-ties offer gardening space for seniors, complete with raised beds or vertical trellises that make the work so much easier. Ask at the senior center, too.

My garden is of a more modest size this year, but I’m already discovering that it’s the care and feeding of grow-ing things that brings the satisfaction, not how many baskets of green beans I’ll can this summer.

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We recently opened a storefront to save the Tri-Lake’s area residents the hassle of driving so far out of the way for their video game needs. We buy, sell, and trade video games, video game systems, accessories, strategy guides, and also DVD’s. Our inventory is con-stantly growing and changing, we get new items in everyday!

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GAME CITY HAS ARRIVED!!PSP’s, DS Lites & Game Boys plus tons of games at reasonable prices! Why pay retail when you can come to Game City and pay less! Come check us out, whether its Atari, original Nin-tendo, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Game Boy, DS, Wii, Sega, Xbox, 360, PS1, PS2, PS3 or PSP, we have what you are looking for, and if not, we can always order it for you. We have a Try-Before-You-Buy policy that allows you to try out a used game be-fore the purchase is made to see if you will actually enjoy it. You won’t fi nd that at any of the chain stores!

Do you have any scratched DVD’s or game discs that won’t play anymore? Don’t throw them away! We can repair all types of discs to working condition. We are thrilled to be a part of such a great community and hope you will swing by and check us out.

Game City is located at 481 Hwy 105 Suite C, Monument, CO behind Taco Bell and Domino’s.

DOTSERO will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Friday, July 3, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 PM for a 7:30 PM show. Tickets are $12 TLCA members and $15 non-members and are available at The Wine Seller (719-481-3019), Covered Treasures Bookstore (719-481-2665) in Monument and TLCA (719-481-0475) in Palmer Lake. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, 719-481-0475. For further information, visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org .

DOTSERO will kick-off July 4th weekend with smooth jazz at its fi nest playing some of their original selections. Taking their name from a small mountain town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, DOTSERO means “Something Unique” according to Ute Native American legend. To jazz fans worldwide DOTSERO means smooth jazz at its best, full of life, energy and spontaneity that few artists in the genre have been able to match. A no nonsense sax and guitar driven thrill ride of energy and excitement. “Our goal is for our shows to be a total

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sensory experience,” says Stephen Watts, the bands sax player.

DOTSERO is as much fun to watch as they are to listen to. The band has performed at major jazz festivals; Red Rocks Amphitheatre, JVC Winter Park Jazz Fest, Jazz Trax Catalina Island Jazz Fest and The Cancun Jazz Festival, among others. From Ala Carte Ala Park in San Francisco to West Palm Beach’s Sunfest, DOTSERO has crisscrossed the nation performing their exciting brand of jazz.

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is dedicated to creating community partnerships for demonstrating, teaching, exhibiting and promoting the arts and humanities. The Center is an advocate for artistic growth in the community. It offers programs that benefi t residents, businesses, students, artists, art lovers and all who are inspired by the arts. TLCA is a non-profi t 501(c) 3 organization located at 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133, 719-481-0475. For more information visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org

PALMER LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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AMERICAN INDIAN ROCK OPERA

The Palmer Lake Historical Society is partnering with the Tri-Lakes Chamber of

Commerce to bring a one time musical and cultural event to northern El Paso County. This event features a stage performance by the award winning Native American musical group Brulé and the American Indian Rock Opera (AIRO).

Brulé & AIRO combine traditional Native American Dance with contemporary Native American music and results in a high energy visual and auditory experience that leaves audiences breathless and yelling for more. This unique combination has been sweeping the nation and the show has been compared to a Native American version of “Cirque du Soleil”. Bruce R. Miller, Journal Sioux City Staff Writer stated “It was just as good as the NY based productions and at times twice as moving” and “the show in fact, was so powerful it should have a national

platform-one that could show what most Americans have ignored for far too long”

Brule’s concert at Mt. Rushmore was attended by over 11,000 fans and was aired as a PBS special in 2008. Brule’ has sold over a million CDs worldwide and has continually sold out the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs for their annual Holiday tour. This performance will be one of the few stage performances by Brule & AIRO in Colorado.

For more about Brule’ & AIRO visit the Palmer Lake Historical Society website at www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/plhs. Tickets for this one-time event can be purchased at www.trilakeschamber.com or at these local Monument merchants: The Wine Seller and Covered Treasures Bookstore.

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7. The Candy Box ‘n Gallery 135 Second Street 719.481.3720

8. Santa Fe Trail Jewelry 125 Second Street 719.481.0250

9. Covered Treasures Bookstore Corner of Second and Washington 719.481.2665

11. Paradise Ponds and Landscaping 213 Washington Street 719.481.2355

11. Holiday Fantasies 183 Washington Street 719.622.6633

12. Wisdom Tea House 65 Second Street 719.481.8822

13. La Casa Fiesta 230 Front Street 719.481.1234

14. The Love Shop 251 Front Street “13” 719.598.3348

15. Prickly Pear 251 Front Street “8” 719.531.7418

16. The Bead Corner/Heart and Hand Marketplace 251 Front Street “4” 719.487.9900

17. Purple Mountain Jewelry 251 Front Street “4” 719.487.0444

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• On May 19, 1715, the colony of New York passes a law making it illegal to “gather, rake, take up or bring to the market, any oysters whatsoever” between the months of May and September. This regulation was only one of many that were passed in the early days of America to help preserve certain species.

• On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signs the Homestead Act, which opens government-owned land to small family farmers (“homesteaders”). The act gave “any person” who was the head of a family 160 acres to try his hand at farming

for fi ve years.

• On May 24, 1899, the fi rst public park-ing garage in the United States is es-tablished in Boston by W.T. McCullough as the Back Bay Cy-cle and Motor Com-pany. McCullough advertised the ga-

rage’s opening as a “stable for renting, sale, storage and repair of motor vehicles.”

• On May 18, 1920, Karol Jozef Wojtyla is born in the Polish town of Wadowice, 35 miles southwest of Krakow. Wojtyla went on to become Pope John Paul II, history’s most well-traveled pope and the fi rst non-Italian to hold the position since the 16th century.

• On May 23, 1933, TV actress Joan Col-lins is born. In 1990, Random House of-fered Collins $4 million in a two-book

deal, paying a $1.2 million advance, with the rest due on delivery of the manuscripts. When Collins turned in the fi rst book, the publishing house claimed the manuscript was “unreadable” and sued for the return of the advance.

• On May 22, 1967, a fi re at the L’Innovation department store in Brussels, Belgium, kills 322 people on the fi rst day of a heav-ily promoted American fashion exhibition. Despite speculation that the fi re was a de-

liberate anti-U.S. action, most of the avail-able evidence pointed to an electrical fi re.

• On May 21, 2000, the bones of President James Garfi eld’s spine, with a bullet hole, are put on display as part of an exhibit at the National Museum of Health and Medi-cine in Washington, D.C. The museum also owns some of Lincoln’s skull fragments and President Eisenhower’s gallstones.


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In the second part I told you how I fi nally broke down after watching, for the ump-teenth time, how boxers and karatekas got their lunch eaten at the UFC… and went and joined a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar. At the end of it, I had a 22-year old, 126 pound woman force me to “tap out”.

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Well, I fi nally did decide that, though I did know a few things… without some grap-pling (wrestling) skills in my repertoire I could never be a well-rounded MARTIAL artist. The “way of kicking and punching” that I had followed for about two decades at that point only made me a PARTIAL artist.

So I did something very, very diffi cult. I took off my black belt and put on a white one… and started over from the very begin-ning. This time, however, I was not being tutored in striking… but the “gentle art” of Jiu-Jitsu.

My fi rst mentor was a man that got his dou-ble degree… one in Computer Science, one in Mathematics… while bouncing in a bar. That’s right: by day Jeff would be crunching numbers but at night, busting heads. Actual-ly, he’d be using the dual principles of lever-age and persuasion by applied pain to keep ne’er-do-wells out of Farqhart’s in Durango, Colorado. Jeff outweighed me by nearly a hundred pounds and it was by his instruc-tion that I learned to weather the storm and take on bigger men on the mat.

My next teacher was Shihan Daryl Johnson, the 1995 Sport Jiu-Jitsu World Champion. Mr. Johnson was a SWAT team member, and he would sometimes bring me around his compadres for a little “ground work”. Everything I know about being fl uid and relaxed in the face of stress came from working with Daryl… nothing ever seemed to ruffl e his feathers or make him breathe hard. The most remarkable thing is that he was eleven years older than me. In his fi fties now, I can honestly say I’ve never met a man in better physical condition.

My goal was simple: strip away the gar-bage and learn what really works. What’s real, what’s “street”. After all, I was already a martial arts instructor. I was responsible to teach my Students self-defense. What started me off on the quest was my inabil-ity to have a satisfying answer to a question from one of my lady Students… “What if some guy takes you to the ground?” Now, after learning from some of the best in the

world, and setting aside my ego and starting all over again… and AGAIN… I fi nally had an answer.

In my ladies’ self defense classes (empow-ering) as well as in my kids’ courses (FUN) and especially in my MMA classes for young adults… we address every single part of an encounter that could happen, and the skills and state of mind to meet it, MORE than prepared. There’s nothing quite like walking down the street, knowing that you can handle yourself in just about any situa-tion… and feeling very fi t and healthy from the classes that got you to that point.

I’ll never forget the time I got to give an “introduction” to someone… kinda like MY introductions… remember that I told you that a fi fteen year old boy took me, a veteran kickboxer to the ground over and over. Re-member the twenty-something GIRL (that I outweighed), putting me in an arm bar and making me squeal in pain… Well, I had a guy come into my studio with a bit of a chip on his shoulder.

He said he doubted that I had anything to teach him because he was a black belt, he was just looking for a place to “work out”.

I smiled because normally when some-one comes up with a statement like that, it means that he wants a place to throw his weight around and feel like a big shot. I’d run into guys like this before and normally just tell them I think they’re probably a little too advanced for me… but something told me that this fella needed a little help.

I said, “glove up”. We got on the mat and jabbed back and forth a little bit. “Matt” had told me that he didn’t go for any of that “grappling stuff”… before anyone could EVER put him in a hold, he’d knock him out. Sounded a lot like what my striking in-structor had told me.

So, I gave him a hug. No, I mean it. While we’re out there on the mat and he’s telling me he’d never, EVER have to worry about ground training because no one could take him down… I threw my arms around the big fella. And then sat down. Ever gain 160 pounds on one side of your body instantly? Hee… down Matt went, TO the mat. And from there I ended up sitting on his chest.

After HIS serving of humble pie, Matt didn’t quit… he came back again and again. And he became quite a gentleman. He no longer had anything to prove, and he had a friend that would hang with him, teach him martial arts… but wouldn’t take his garbage.

Why is MMA such a big deal? I don’t think it’s because it gets you in the best shape of your life. I don’t think it’s because it’s the most fun you can have and still be legal. I think that MMA is so big nowadays because people know the real deal when they see it fi rsthand. Mixed Martial Arts can give the tools to make the weak strong, the strong gentle… and both better respected.

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Pick up a racquet and join the party in Monument on Monday, May 25 from noon to 3:00pm!

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The USTA is serving up an ambitious and exciting community initiative with a series of “Tennis Block Parties” in markets nationwide. The Tennis Block Parties will bring new ways to involve and expose new and existing players to the unparalleled health and social ben-efi ts of tennis.

The Southern Colorado Block Party will be held at Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club on Monday, May 25, from noon to 3:00pm and is free to the public.

Tennis Block Parties will feature three hours of tennis instruction, interactive games, and attractions, offering people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn and enjoy the benefi ts of the game – from fun and competition to lifestyle and fi tness.

Skilled teaching professionals will guide attendees through games and

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Tennis Block Party events and attrac-tions include:

• Quick Start Tennis – Introducing tennis to 4-6, 6-8, and 8-10 year olds. Learn to serve, rally and score.

• Cardio Tennis – A fun group fi tness activity for the whole family.

• Beat the Pros – Teaching pros and top-level players take on all- comers in an abbreviated tennis match.

• Team Tennis Challenge – Players en-joy the team experience of the sport be-yond doubles.

• Serve Against The Radar Gun

“Spring brings a new attention to fi t-ness, and tennis offers unparalleled ways to have fun and get into shape,” said Robert Balboa, WPGCC Director of Tennis. “The Tennis Block Parties celebrate the sport and provide a new way for people to get out and play.”

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As a child, do you remember the foods your mother served you when you were sick? Or on

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So…why do we stay attached to these foods? Basically it’s because these foods bring back in our minds simpler times, times when we were loved and cared for, times when responsibilities were non-existent and living was rela-tively easy. What’s going on in your life today? Given the times, you are probably under a great deal of stress—emotional, physical and fi nancial—the kind of stress that brings you back to comfort foods because you want to feel better.

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When you are sad, you are twice as like-ly to indulge in comfort foods as when you are happy. The key is to look at the reasons behind your binging on com-

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Start looking at the nutritional infor-mation in the packaging of some of your comfort foods. Notice the amount of calories, fat and sugar on the label; that information alone can help you to moderate what you are eating. Don’t keep comfort foods in your house—if there’s no ice cream you can’t eat it! Reach for an apple instead of a cup-cake. Take a walk or call a friend to distract you from the food you crave. Keep a food diary to identify patterns of emotional eating, such as when you are stressed or angry.

And remember, regular chiropractic adjustments help your nervous sys-tem to deal with the effects of chronic stress—physical, emotional and chem-ical. So instead of downing that bag of potato chips, make an appointment to come in and see me today!

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FIND THE FOLATEKeep your blood pressure from climbing with a healthy helping of folate. Women who consumed ample amounts of folate every day had the lowest risk of hypertension in a recent study. Everyone should get about 700 micrograms daily to boost blood vessel health. Seek out folate-rich treats, such as asparagus spears, artichokes, and spinach, in your produce aisle. Fortifi ed pasta, breads, and cereals also are a good source.

A FRUIT FOR LUNG HEALTH

Breathe easier by munching on fruit for your lungs. Eating a couple of apples per week could reduce the risk of developing asthma and improve overall lung function, new research has revealed. Apples contain a variety of health-promoting phytochemicals, including quercetin, which may be the reason for the lung-boosting benefi ts.

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A University of Pittsburgh study showed that low-intensity exer-cise burns calories--and sheds pounds--as effectively as a high-intensity workout. Researchers followed over 200 overweight women for 1 year. Groups walked to burn off 1,000 or 2,000 calo-ries.

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THE RIGHT PET FOOD

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read all the time about how the best cat diets are fresh food this, raw food that. I’m all for a healthy pet, but I don’t have time to cook “Jamie” a fresh dinner every night. Is there just a good all-around pet food she can eat instead? -- Margie in Atlanta

DEAR MARGIE: Don’t feel guilty about time impacting what you can feed to your cat. The fact that you’re thinking and reading about it means you do care, and you’re trying to give her the best food you can.

Kibble or canned food mixed with fresh on various days throughout the week will provide a varied and healthy diet.

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Choose the best dry/canned food pos-sible, based on Jamie’s age and health. Often your cat’s veterinarian will rec-ommend a brand and type. Tell the vet about any fresh foods you plan to feed Jamie, in case there are any foods he or she does not want her to eat.

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Hello folks, Ernie is a very friendly fella, however, he can also be timid. Even

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

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Fajita is the diminutive form of the Span-ish word “Faja” which translates to “belt” or “girdle” in English. The word was com-monly used by butchers along the Texas/Mexico border and refers to the diaphragm muscle of a steer.

Traditionally, fajitas were created to make skirt steak, the long, fl at cut of beef steak from the belly of the cow. Skirt steaks are usually marinated and braised over low heat to make them palatable. The meat should be sliced across the grain and into thin pieces to ensure that the meat will be tender.

Fajitas have become a traditional part of Tex-Mex cuisine in the Southwest and have gained popularity nationwide. Texas restaurants typically serve the grilled beef on a sizzling hot, cast-iron platter full of grilled slices of onions and bell peppers, along with a stack of fl our or corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, cheese and tomatoes. Fajitas are typically made of skirt steak, but any type of meat can be used, including chicken, pork, shrimp and all cuts of beef. I like to serve my vegetarian friends a grilled “veggie” fajita or change up the recipe by

using grilled seafood.

For a memorable Memorial Day meal, try this delicious twist on beef fajitas using fi sh and shrimp. You also can season and grill your favorite vegetables as directed below and serve them on corn or fl our tor-tillas with traditional fajita condiments.

SHRIMP AND FISH FAJITAS

1 tablespoon sweet paprika1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder3/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 1/2 tea-spoons fresh thyme)1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 1/2 tea-spoons fresh oregano)2 pounds medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined1 pound white fi sh, such as bass, catfi sh, cod, orange roughy, salmon, tuna, sole, trout or tilapia1 medium onion, halved1 green bell pepper, seeded and halved1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup lime juice

In a small bowl, blend together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme and oreg-ano. Pour the olive oil and lime juice over the fi sh and shrimp and turn to coat. Use half the spice mixture to season the shrimp and the other half for the fi sh.

Using a grill basket or other seafood-grilling device, grill fi sh and shrimp over medium coals for about 5 minutes, stirring shrimp occasionally and turning fi sh once. (If you do not have a grilling basket, make a small packet with foil, and poke small holes in the packet with a fork.)

At the same time the fi sh and shrimp are cooking, grill the onion and bell pepper un-til tender, about fi ve minutes, turning once. Remove from heat and cut fi sh, onion and bell pepper into strips. Serve in fl our torti-llas with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and refried beans. Serves 6.

***Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-win-ning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of fi ve cookbooks. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson Jr. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com.


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Chicken Marinade 3 ea Boneless, skinless chicken Breasts ½ c Roses Lime juice¼ c Tequila¼ c Red onion½ c Olive oil3 ea Crushed garlic cloves½ tsp Kosher salt

Salad12 oz Pasta 2 ea Tomatoes¼ c Diced Red onion3 ea Whole Green Chilies (I like Anaheim chilies but Jalapeno will do for a spicier punch) 2 Tbs Fresh Chopped Cilantro ¼ c Olive oil2 Tbs Roses Lime juice2 Tbs White VinegarKosher salt to taste

1. Dice onion into a small dice and add to remaining Marinade ingredients. 2. Let chicken set in marinade for about 1 to 2 hours refrigerated.

3. Grill chicken on BBQ grill until done and discard marinade.4. Grill chilies on grill watching closely charring the skin only.5. Place chilies in a plastic bag and set a side.6. Boil the pasta according to directions on package, drain, cool, and add olive oil.7. Dice chicken.8. Dice tomatoes and onion.9. Chop cilantro.10. Remove chilies from the bag and scrape the skin off, remove stem and seeds then dice.11. Toss salad ingredient together.

The tequila can be omitted if you don’t have any around but you can always make margaritas with the leftovers and serve with the salad on a nice

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I garnished this salad with slices of avocado and a sprig of cilantro but you can try adding some pine nuts too.

If you want to make this salad vegetarian, try marinat-ing sliced squash and dicing it. Pumpkin, butternut or chayote would be best.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!

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Live in ConcertAward Winning Contemporary Native American Music

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Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 12, 2009) – Pikes Peak Library District will offer three free summer concerts as part of the 4th Annual World Music Series. Bring friends and food and enjoy these sizzling performances on the Armstrong Quad at Colorado College. This year’s lineup includes a blend of Mexican and Cuban rhythms, Arab and Gypsy music, and funk and reggae. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved to Armstrong Theater. For information about the concert series, contact Beth Fox-Kret at (719)531-6333, x1212 or email [email protected].

Concert dates:Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m.

Quetzal www.quetzaleastla.com

Quetzal’s music combines Mexican and Cuban rhythms, jazz, and rock behind the powerful vocals of siblings Martha and Gabriel Gonzalez. The group was formed in East Los Angeles by guitarist-composer Quetzal Flores, who wanted the band to not only have a unique sound, but also a social consciousness. They have been hailed by Los Lobos and others as the new torch bearers of Chicano music.

Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m.La Fanfare du Belgistan

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Clear out your old electronics and recycle responsibly. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is

having a Recycling Event on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 304 Colorado Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, CO 80133.

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts has teamed up with Guaranteed Recycling Xperts (GRX) to provide the commu-nity with an opportunity to dispose of electronic waste such as computers, TV’s and almost anything with a cord or a circuit board responsibly. GRX is Colorado’s only certifi ed e-steward e-waste recycler where over 95% of all materials are fully recycled for reman-ufacture. No recycled materials will be incinerated, land-fi lled or shipped abroad to be dumped.

Recycling fees range from $5 for com-puters/printers/fax/scanners/counter-top items, $10 computer monitors and up to $25 for large TV’s. There is no charge for keyboards, mice, toner car-

tridges and cell phones (which will be donated to TESSA). Cash or checks are only accepted. GRX will donate net proceeds from recycling fees to the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts.

Palmer Lake Elementary School will also be accepting aluminum cans, pa-per, newspapers and magazines for recycling. They cannot accept metal cans, tissue, napkins of cardboard.

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is dedicat-ed to creating community partnerships for demonstrating, teaching, exhibiting and promoting the arts and humanities. The Center is an advocate for artistic growth in the community. It offers programs that benefi t residents, busi-nesses, students, artists, art lovers and all who are inspired by the arts. TLCA is a non-profi t 501(c) 3 organization located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133, 719-481-0475. For more information visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org

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Take in a free concert, enjoy a garden tour, or participate in an artist workshop at Pikes Peak

Library District’s new public garden. The garden is located beside the 1905 Carnegie Library, 21 W. Kiowa. In case of inclement weather, programs will be held in the Carnegie Reading Room. More information about these events is available on the library’s website at ppld.org. All programs are free and open to the public.

JuneJune 6 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Plein Air Day: Artists are invited to fi nd inspiration for the library’s juried Art Exhibit by working in the garden. Bring your easels and cameras to create.

June 6 at 11 a.m.Outdoor Photography Workshop: Learn some basic tips that will help you take great pictures and capture the beauty of a garden in your photographs.

Saturday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m.Garden Tour: See what’s blooming in the

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Sat., June 13 at 11 a.m. The sound of music will fi ll the air during a concert by the Serendipity Peak Dulcimer Club. They’ll perform Appalachian music, old time favorites, and Celtic music.

JulyTuesday, July 7 at 5:30 Bells will be ringing during a handbell concert by Forte, a quartet of the Pikes Peak Ringers.

Saturday, July 11 at 10:30Garden Tour: See what’s blooming in the garden on a tour led by an El Paso County Master Gardener, and learn about plants suitable for our climate.

Saturday, July 18 at 10:30Take a musical walk through time with Rewinds, a recorder duet. They will play music from different periods, and talk about their instruments.

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Hailing from the fi ctional Belgistan region of Eastern Belgium, La Fanfare du Belgistan create tantalizing music using a variety of classic and exotic instruments, from trumpets to karbakas. Inspired by Arab and Gypsy music, the Fanfare update diverse traditional forms by incorporating elements of trance, dance, and jazz music.

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A master of modern Mali music, Issa Bagayogo overcame drug addiction to become an internationally renowned artist. His tunes are an eclectic blend of traditional acoustic sounds, funk, reggae, and electronica.

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The World Music Series at PPLD was initiated in 2005 as a way to create cross-cultural awareness in the Pikes Peak region through a series of visual and performing arts presentations from around the world. This event is presented by Pikes Peak Library District in partnership with Colorado College and KRCC. No tickets or reservations are required for this free event.

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. HISTORY: The Battle of Hastings was fought for control of which coun-try?2. U.S. STATES: How much did the United States pay Russia for the Alaskan territory in 1867?3. MUSIC: Who wrote and sang “The Theme from Shaft”?4. LITERATURE: What was the London address of Sirius Black’s ancestral home in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”?5. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Mount Ve-suvius? 6. TELEVISION: Who played Morticia on “The Addams Family” television series?7. INVENTIONS: Which scientist played a major role in the invention of peanut butter?8. ENTERTAINERS: Which entertain-er also is known as “The Divine Miss M”?9. AD SLOGANS: Which company featured the ad slogan: “Because I’m worth it”?10. FAMOUS QUOTES: Who once said, “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love your-self.”

1. Which franchise has recorded the most major-league no-hitters by its pitchers?2. Who held the record for most stolen bases by a Boston Red Sox rookie before Jacoby Ellsbury broke it in 2008?3. There are fi ve NFL teams that have never played in a Super Bowl. Name three.4. What year did Lute Olson begin coaching men’s basketball at the University of Arizona?5. Entering 2009, when was the last time the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup?6. Who was the fi rst U.S. female skier to capture two World Cup overall titles?7. Name the last American golfer to win an LPGA major before Brit-tany Lincicome won the Kraft Na-bisco Championship in 2009.


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Who are Moon Unit, Diva, Dwee-zil and Ahmet Rodan?

2. Which David Bowie album went to No. 1 in both the U.S. and the UK at the same time?

3. Name the 1961 movie (and song of the same name) by pia-no duo Ferrante and Teicher.

4. Which pop star was also scheduled to be on the plane that crashed, killing the Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and Bud-dy Holly in 1959?

5. What is the real title of the song generally known as “Jeremi-ah Was a Bullfrog”?

6. Which female artist sang “Un-Break My Heart,” and when?

7. Name the rockabilly singer who charted with “North to Alaska.”

New DVD Releases forWeek of May 18, 2009

PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (Para-mount Centennial Collection) -- “Liberty Valance” is a perfect storm of a fi lm where a legendary director (John Ford), a stellar cast (James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin) and great story all come together to create a timeless classic.The fi lm begins on a train, with Stewart as Ransom Stoddard, a U.S. senator, traveling

back to the Western town of Shinbone to attend the funeral of a local rancher, Tom Doniphon (Wayne). Stoddard came to fame many years previous as the Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. A reporter on the train asks Stoddard to tell the story of that famous gunfi ght.The fi lm goes into full fl ashback mode as Stod-dard recounts his early career as a young lawyer in Shinbone, a town gripped in fear of a local gunslinger named Liberty Valance (Marvin). There also is a love triangle between Stod-dard, a young woman named Hallie (Miles) and rancher Tom Doniphon who, realizing Hallie’s love for Stoddard, decides to sacrifi ce his needs for Hallie’s happiness. Doniphon begins to help Stoddard in his quest to bring law and literacy to the town. Eventually, Valance has no choice but to kill Stoddard, which leads to the legend-ary gunfi ght between the tenderfoot and the outlaw.This fi rst disc of this two-disc release contains the original fi lm and two commentary tracks. The fi rst is with fi lmmaker Peter Bogdanovich and features archival interviews with John Ford and James Stewart. The second track has com-

mentaries by John Ford, James Stewart and Lee Marvin on selected scenes. The second disc is packed with extras: several mini-documenta-ries, theatrical trailers, stills, etc.

DIDN’T SEE ‘EM,NEITHER SHOULD YOU

“Paul Blart: Mall Cop” -- There’s a reason I didn’t buy the “Dorf on Golf” video back in the ‘80s. I saw the trailer and several scenes and could see that it was a pile of dingo doo. The same can be said for “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.” I saw the trailers and a few clips from the fi lm. They were so horrible, my chair actually began to bleed. However, if you’re one of those people who think a chubby guy riding a Segway and sporting a Comedy Moustache is the acme of humor, then look no further. Although, I must caution you: For every copy of “Paul Blart” sold, a baby deer gets punched in the face. Just sayin’.

“Valkyrie” -- Let’s be clear: Tom Cruise isn’t an actor. He’s a movie star. He doesn’t need to worry about stupid things like character or mo-

tivation. He just needs to look good and put the proper expression on his face that a particular scene calls for. I say this because in “Valkyrie,” Cruise is supposedly playing a Nazi offi cer. A German. But from his accent, you’d think he’d come from the Fresno region of Bavaria. Tom Cruise is to acting what Derek Zoolander is to modeling. The fi lm is about a plot by high-ranking Nazi offi cers to assassinate Hitler. But from what I’ve seen of the fi lm, the only thing murdered is your suspension of disbelief and your will to live.

TV SERIES“24” Season Seven

“True Blood” The Complete First Season“Friday Night Lights” The Third Season

“30 Rock” Seasons 1 and 2 “The Guild” Seasons One and Two

“8 Simple Rules” The Complete Second Season

“Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.0 and 2.5”


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Untangling personal problems might take more time than the impatient Lamb expected. But it’s important to hang in there until all those knotty situations are straightened out.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You still need to work out last-minute snags in your dealings with a rival. Hold your ground de-spite a perceived lack of support. Things should turn around before you know it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Best not to delay preparing for that upcoming family event. The sooner you get things started, the better chance you have of fi nding potential problems and making needed changes.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The roman-tic Moon Child might be reluctant to see the reality behind that “ideal” situation. But by midweek, the practical Crab emerges to help clear away the moonbeams.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Although the Big Cat might be receptive to more “purr-suasion” to get you to agree to a workplace change, make sure you can distinguish the fi ne line between facts and fl attery.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your positive attitude in the workplace helps to get you noticed by the right people. Now go ahead and use some of that new self-confi dence to help shore up a personal re-lationship.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Although you might still have to work out some problems with a business part-ner, things go more smoothly on the home front. An investment opportunity might need more study.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Don’t be reluctant to act on your suspi-cion. Even if others see nothing wrong, the astute Scorpio could sense an underlying problem that isn’t always obvious on the surface.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) A new opportunity presents some obstacles that need to be dealt with as soon as possible. Delaying action in hopes that the problems will go away could be coun-terproductive.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A friend or family member’s request might carry some hidden factors that could later create problems. Be sure you know all the facts before you make your decision.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A setback in implementing a plan could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Use the downtime to rework your original concepts and see where changes could be made.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might not be consciously fi shing for com-pliments, but admit it -- won’t you feel great when your efforts are noticed? So ac-cept the praise gracefully. You earned it.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of beauty in your personal life extends to your efforts to protect and preserve the natural world around you.


MAY 18, 2009

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The children of guitarist, bandleader and composer Frank Zappa. Zappa was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, two years after his death.2. “Let’s Dance” in 1983.3. “Exodus.”4. Dion (born Dion DiMucci) couldn’t afford the $36 ticket and instead drove to the next tour stop.5. “Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night.6. Toni Braxton in 1996. The song rose to No. 3 on the Billboard R&B charts.7. Johnny Horton. He also sang “Battle of New Orleans” and “Sink the Bismark.”

1. England2. $7 million

3. Isaac Hayes 4. Number 12, Grimmauld Place

5. Italy6. Carolyn Jones

7. George Washington Carver8. Bette Midler

9. L’Oréal10. Josh Billings

1. The Dodgers, with 20.2. Amby McConnell, with 31 steals in 1908.3. Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville and New Orleans.4. It was 1983.5. It was 1972.6. Lindsey Vonn in 2008 and 2009.7. Cristie Kerr won the 2007 U.S. Open.

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of EdwardJones Investments

Are you a teacher? Or are you employed by a non-profi t organization? In either case,

you may have a 403(b) retirement plan available to you. Your 403(b) is similar to 401(k) plans offered by companies, yet some evidence suggests that participation in 403(b) plans is lower than that found in 401(k)s. If you’re not taking advantage of your 403(b), you may want to reconsider — because your plan can provide a big boost to your retirement savings.

If you’re not familiar with a 403(b), you’ll want to understand the key benefi ts:

Tax-deferred earnings — Your money grows on a tax-deferred basis, which means it can accumulate faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year.

Pre-tax contributions — Typically, you fund your 403(b) with pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your annual taxable income. (Some 403(b) plans may allow a Roth option, which allows your earnings to grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions. However, your contributions are made with after-tax dollars.)

Variety of investment options — You should have a variety of investment choices with which to fund your 403(b), so you can build a portfolio that is appropriate for your risk tolerance and time horizon.

Given these features, why aren’t more people participating in their 403(b) plans? One key reason seems to be that many eligible employees, especially teachers, also are covered by a pension plan — and they think a pension, combined with Social Security, may be enough to meet their retirement income goals.

But that’s probably not true. You’ll likely need at least 80 percent of your working income during retirement — and that fi gure could easily rise, depending on your retirement lifestyle. Consequently, you will need to exploit every single avenue of retirement savings — including your 403(b) plan.

In 2009, you can defer up to $16,500 of your salary to a 403(b), plus an additional $5,500 if you’re 50 or older. You can put in another $3,000 if you have 15 or more years of service with a qualifi ed organization and you contributed, on average, less than $5,000 a year to your 403(b) plan.

Of course, you may not be able to put in the maximum annual amount to your 403(b) plan. But if your employer matches part of your contributions, you should at least consider contributing enough to earn the match — otherwise, you’re walking away from “free money.”

While it’s often a good idea to contribute to your 403(b), you may fi nd some extra challenges in 2009, because the rules governing 403(b) plans have changed.

Previously, your plan may have allowed you to invest with several 403(b) providers, or “vendors,” and you could make tax-free transfers between them. Under new IRS rules, however, you can now move assets from one vendor to another only if both vendors are on your plan’s “approved” list. Consequently, many employers will likely reduce the number of 403(b) vendors and investment options, so you’ll have to evaluate the new “approved vendor” list to see which vendors would be most fi tting for your fi nancial goals.

In any case, if you aren’t already contributing to your 403(b), start now. And if you already are participating in your plan, make sure you’re getting the most out of it — someday, you’ll be glad you did.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones fi nancial advisor.

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Seeking Board of Director Applicants for Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.

MVEA is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Directors as the representative for District 7. Director Gary Martin has resigned effective April 2009 due to a career opportunity that required him to relocate out-side the area. A new director will be appointed to serve out the remainder of his term. Applicants must be members and reside in District 7. This area includes the town of Monument and portions of Woodmoor and surrounding areas. The legal description of District 7 is: All of Townships 11 and 12 South in Range 67 West and all of Township 12 South in Range 66 West, El Paso County, Colorado, lying within the Association’s service territory. Please refer to the territory map on MVEA’s web site at www.mvea.org and go under “About Us.” You may also contact a consumer relations representative at 719-495-2283 to make certain you reside in District 7.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please go to our web site and click on the “District 7 Director Search” link or e-mail requests for information and applications to [email protected]. You may return your application and resume by e-mail or mail to the address below to the attention of Board President, Joseph Martin. If you wish to speak to someone about the position, please contact Joseph Martin at 719-494-2686.

Those interested in lling this position must submit their applications on or before June 18, 2009.

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CHECKLIST

Take a day this Spring and take invento-ry of the condition of your home! Yes, I mean AN ENTIRE DAY. This can

save you thousands in repair costs down the road if you catch these items early. Then save this list (or email me at [email protected] and I will send you a clean print-out) and go over each of these items every year. You will fi nd that each year will take less and less time because you’ve nipped the problems in the bud early on!

GROUNDS • Check condition of driveways and walks. • Check window wells, dry wells and storm drains for blockage. • Check fencing conditions and gate opera-tion. • Check retaining walls for cracks, bulges and leaning. • Check all landscaping; trim all bushes and trees. • Check all out-buildings, porches and pa-tios. • Check for proper grading and drainage throughout property. • Check lawn sprinkler system operation. • Check all equipment in preparation of pool opening. • Check (during rainstorm) for drainage away from foundation.

SIDING AND CHIMNEYS • Check all surfaces for damage or deteriora-tion. • Check caulking at all joints. • Treat or paint worn or exposed wood com-ponents. • Check condition of masonry chimneys and vents. • Check foundation for settlement, cracks and spalling.

WINDOWS AND DOORS • Check for damaged screens or broken glass. • Check weather-stripping, caulking, and window putty. • Check for frame decay or damage. • Clean and install screens.

ROOFS • Check for loose, damaged or missing roof-ing. • Check fascia and soffi t for signs of leaks/moisture build-up. • Check all fl ashings for fi t and seals. • Check television antenna or satellite dish mounting. • Check and clean all gutters (eaves / troughs) and downspouts. • Clean fungi or algae from roof surfaces.

PORCH AND PATIO • Check all wooden supports and railing com-ponents. • Check fl ooring for wear or damage. • Apply preservative to wood decking and components. • Seal patios at foundation.

INSECT INFESTATION • Check for signs of termite, ant or other in-sect activity. • Check for insect damage. • Arrange for treatment or repair.

INTERIOR AREAS • Check attic, ceilings and walls for evidence

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of leaks. • Check ventilation openings for nests, or other blockage. • Check condition of all painted or fi nished walls and trim. • Check carpet and fl ooring for wear or damage. • Check condition of all stairs and railings. • Check condition and operation of all windows and doors.

• Test smoke/fi re alarms and carbon monox-ide detectors.

SLAB/FOUNDATION • Check for cracks or breaks in wall. • Check for evidence of water infi ltration or dampness. • Check for decaying sills and window frames. • Check for signs of termite, ant or other in-sect activity. • Check for changes in framing conditions. • Check crawlspace ventilation, insulation, and vapor retarders. • Test, clean and lubricate sump pump.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Assess power distribution for overloads is-sues. • Check condition of incoming service wire and supports. • Test circuit breakers and label all circuits at panel. • Test arc-fault and ground-fault circuit-inter-rupters (regularly). • Check circuits for over-fusing. • Check all receptacles and switches. • Check operation of vent and/or attic fans.

HEATING/COOLNG SYSTEMS • Follow manufacturer instructions for HVAC systems. • Inspect and install room air conditioners. • Clean all serviceable elements of heating system. • Change or clean heating system fi lter (regu-larly). • Check venting systems for corrosion and leaks. • Clean and de-energize humidifi er. • Check and lubricate attic fan.

PLUMBING SYSTEM • De-winterize and check exterior faucets. • Check well and components. • Check septic tanks and systems. • Check water and waste piping for leaks. • Check hot water supply temperature. • Follow manufacturer instructions for water heater.

KITCHEN/BATHROOMS • Check condition and operation of all appli-ances. • Clean and change range fan fi lters. • Check all toilet fl ush mechanisms. • Check and repair all leaking faucets and valves. • Caulk and grout tile at tubs and showers. • Clean aerators and showerhead.

Remember, these tips are only general guide-lines. Since each situation is different, contact a professional if you have questions about a specifi c issue. This information is provided for general guidance purposes only. Neither DBR Franchising, LLC nor the local House-Master® franchise warrants its accuracy and assumes no liability related to its use. Con-tact the local franchise offi ce and/or qualifi ed specialists for advice pertinent to your spe-cifi c house or circumstances. © Copyright 2008 DBR. Each HouseMaster franchise is an independently owned and operated busi-ness. HouseMaster is a registered trademark of DBR Franchising, LLC.

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WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO ONE

INCOME

Many families are getting an unpleasant shock when job loss forces them to sud-

denly live on one income. If this hap-pens to you, don’t panic. Here’s what to do:

• Apply for unemployment benefi ts. Don’t wait to see if you get another job quickly.

• Do the math. Add up all your fi xed monthly bills, such as credit cards, loans and mortgage. How much in the red will you actually be? Calcu-late savings and see how far it’s go-

ing to stretch.

• Cut your fi xed expenses immedi-ately, to the extent that you can. Is it time to consider refi nancing your mortgage, perhaps increasing the length of the loan to 40 years? (Once you get on your feet again, you can make extra principal payments to reduce the life of the loan.) Will the credit-card companies lower your in-terest rate?

Perhaps it’s time to cut back to basic cable service or raise the deductible on your auto insurance. If you have both cell and house phones, would it be cheaper to let the house phone go? Does it make sense to sell one of your vehicles to cut back on payments and insurance? Ask your utility company about going on a fi xed monthly plan (a year’s use divided by 12.)

• Take a hard look at your fl exible ex-penses, such as food and clothing and all those things that seem to fall un-der the heading of “miscellaneous.” Before you buy anything, look for a cheaper source. Need kid clothes or a bicycle or dishes? Sign up on FreeCycle.com. Plan menus around the coupons in the weekly paper. In-

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vestigate “freebies” online. (It’s best to generate a throwaway e-mail ad-dress for this, as your level of spam will skyrocket.)

Can the one of you who still has a job telecommute? Even working from home a few days a week will save on gas and dry-cleaning bills.

If you still have your job, start now to develop multiple streams of income. Then if the worst happens, you won’t be completely without income, and those side sources will have the po-tential of either keeping you afl oat until another main job comes along, or they could be developed into your main job without the problems of get-ting started.

Best bet in this economy: have one main and two side sources of in-come.

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


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Child support is calculated according to the Colorado Child Support Guidelines. The amount of child support is a mathemati-

cal calculation based on many factors – the major factors being the gross income of each parent, the number of children, and the number of overnights the children spend with each parent. The basic child support amount is adjusted by various factors such as the cost of health insurance for the chil-dren.

The following two examples are illustrative:

Ex.1 – Father’s monthly gross income is $4,000 and he pays $250 per month for health insurance for two children. Mother’s gross income is $2,500 per month. The children spend approximately 50% of overnights with each parent. Father must pay $121 per month to mother for child support.

Ex.2 – Same as Ex. 1, except children spend only 22% of overnights with father. Father must pay

mother $666 per month for child sup-port.

A court can deviate from the guideline amount of child support, but must have good reasons for doing so.

Child support is an obligation of the parent(s) to support the child(ren). Parents cannot contract to pay no child support. A Court will not approve such a contract absent very unusual circum-stances.

Child support terminates when a child reaches age 19 or is emancipated. There are exceptions to the age 19 limit

if a child is still in high school.

Child support can be modifi ed if the modifi cation would result in a 10% or greater change in the amount of child support to be paid.

Failure to pay child support cannot be used to deny a parent visitation (parenting time) with a child.

Child support law is the same as other law. You must remember that: you may not understand 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 northern El Paso county. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is li-censed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has ad-ditional divorce and family law information including links to 25 other articles he has written.

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port.

A court can deviate from the guideline amount of child support, but must have good reasons for doing so.

Child support is an obligation of the parent(s) to support the child(ren). Parents cannot contract to pay no child support. A Court will not approve such

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Do you receive Social Security or Supplemental

Security Income (SSI) benefi ts? If so, you’re likely receiving a spe-cial, one-time recovery payment this month. The recovery payment is $250. More than 50 million benefi ciaries will receive more than $13 billion in recovery pay-ments in May.

Let’s go over the basic facts so you understand how the payment is be-ing made.

• The payment is auto-matic; no action is re-quired on your part;

• The payment is a direct result of the American Recovery and Reinvest-ment Act of 2009 passed by Congress and signed by President Obama in February 2009;

• Your one-time econom-ic recovery payment will arrive separately from your Social Security or SSI benefi t; it will not be included with your monthly benefi t pay-ment; and

• There are no requests to make, no applications to complete and no fees to pay.

To assist in processing the payments as effi cient-ly as possible, please do not contact Social Secu-rity — unless you have not received your pay-ment by June 4. More information is available at www.socialsecurity.gov and will be updated as needed.

If anyone contacts you asking for your person-

HOW WILL YOU SPENDYOUR RECOVERY PAYMENT?

al information or for a fee to help you get your payment, it’s probably a scam. If you’re un-sure about the identity of someone claiming to be a Social Security em-ployee, hang up and call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to ver-ify the call. You may re-port suspicious activity involving Social Security programs and operations to the Social Security Fraud Hotline website at www.socialsecurity.gov/oig/hotline or call 1-800-269-0271 (TTY 1-866-501-2101).

So, how do you plan to use your extra $250 this month? Visitors to So-cial Security’s website have been telling us their plans.

Here is some of what they’ve shared:

• “My car needs to have all four tires replaced.”

• “Get my kids spring and summer clothes.”

• “I will take a trip to see my grandchildren.”

• “Pay for a class at col-lege.”

• “Replace air condi-tioner.”

To learn more about Social Security and the recovery payments, or to share your plans for your recovery payment,

visit www.socialsecurity.gov/payment.

To learn more about the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Actof 2009, visit

www.recovery.gov.

By Rose FortuneSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist

in Colorado Springs

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