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“You have to love a nation that celebrates its in-dependence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who fi le by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the fl ies die from hap-piness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism. “ -Erma Bombeck

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If you live in or near the Tri-Lakes area, you already know that nothing says 4th of July like a Tri-Lakes Festival! We know

how to celebrate – from the Monument Pa-rade with over 100 entries every year to the Palmer Lake Fireworks Show – people come from miles around to participate in “The Best Small Town Celebration in America.”

John Adams, our second president and an au-thor of the Declaration of Independence, said in a letter to his wife about the 4th of July: “I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfi res, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other…”

And that we do.

DECLARING IT SOThe 4th of July, or Independence Day, commem-orates the adoption of the Declaration of Inde-pendence by the Continental Congress on that date in 1776. However, it took until August to complete the signing of the Declaration. It was two days earlier on July 2, 1776 that Congress declared its independence from England as the British fl eet arrived in New York.

The fi rst celebration was held on July 8, 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was read aloud publicly with bands playing and city bells ringing in Philadelphia.

Although the holiday had been celebrated in many places once the war ended in 1783, it didn’t become a federal holiday until 1941.

MOM AND APPLE PIEOne of the many popular activities surrounding the holiday is eating, and preferably outdoors. Depending on where you live, it may include hot dogs and hamburgers, apple pie, coleslaw, corn on the cob, potato salad, baked beans, watermel-on, ice cream and even clam bakes.

If you’re not celebrating at home, there is always the Monument street fair that takes place after the parade in which one can partake in turkey legs, barbeque pork sandwiches, funnel cakes, fried catfi sh and more. And don’t forget the ice cream at The Rock House in Palmer Lake – a tradition for many at any time of the day or at night - before, during or after the fi reworks.

Looking for something from the 1700’s to make? Try one of George Washington’s favorites – Cranberry Pudding. It’s printed in the Mount Vernon Cookbook and looks easy if you have a rice steamer. Just take 2 beaten eggs and com-bine with 2 tablespoons sugar, a pinch of salt and 1/2 cup of molasses. In a separate bowl, put 2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1/3 cup of boiling water and then add it to the egg mixture. Stir in 1½ cups sifted fl our and 1½ cups halved cranber-ries. Steam in a buttered rice steamer for approx-imately 1½ hours. Serve warm with a cooked sauce made of 2 sticks butter, 2 cups sugar and 1 cup half and half. (No wonder George Washing-ton liked it – who wouldn’t?)

FIREWORKSThe U.S. imports over $217 million in fi reworks, most of which comes from China. We produce over $17 million worth of fi reworks of which Ja-pan purchases close to $4 million of it.

No need to leave the country to see any fi reworks. Palmer Lake boasts one of the best fi reworks displays in the state. Ask just about anyone and they’ll tell you that watching the fi reworks is their favorite part of the entire holiday. The fi reworks display is entirely dependent upon private dona-tions and fundraisers that take place year round to pay the nearly $30,000 annual expense.

FLAGSThe presence of the U.S. fl ag probably stirs more patriotic emotions for U.S. citizens than any other symbol. The red, white and blue fl ag was carefully designed with 13 stripes (6 white and 7 red), which symbolize the 13 original colonies, and 50 white stars on a navy blue background

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Betsy Ross is credited with being the fi rst Ameri-can fl ag maker. The fl ag fl ies over her grave per-manently in Philadelphia; however, it was once stolen in 1961.

The majority of American fl ags are made in Chi-na. And for American fl ags made in America, Mexico purchases half of what we produce.

REMEMBER THE ENEMY?Revolutions aside, we trade over $112 billion in business with England every year, making the Brits our sixth leading trading partner behind Canada, China, Mexico, Japan and the Federal Republic of Germany, in that order.

PATRIOTIC CITIESMany towns and cities across the U.S. have pa-triotic names:• There are 31 called Eagle, including Eagle, Colo., named after our national symbol. • Twelve are called or have Independence in their names – we have Independence Pass in Colorado.• Nine are named Freedom, the largest of which is in Calif. with a population of about 6,000.• Five are called America.• Thirty-one have Liberty in their name.• Only one city in Indiana sports the name Pa-triot with a population of just over 190.

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Having trouble sleeping? Many of us do as we get older. The solution might

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Researchers have known for a long time that seniors have trouble sleep-ing, and they know why: Our eyes change, and during the day we don’t get enough “blue” light, one of the colors in the natural light spectrum. That blue light affects our circadi-an rhythms -- our natural 24-hour cycle of wakefulness and sleep. If we don’t get enough of it, our sleep suffers.

This is apparently a big problem in nursing homes and medical fa-cilities where the type of lighting is chosen for safety. It doesn’t promote proper sleep patterns, however, and can cause serious sleep disruptions for those who stay there, especially those who are unable to get out in sunlight.

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Over the years, scientists have been experimenting with different types of lighting devices. Until the glasses came along, research was done with specially built light boxes. That meant a patient had to sit in front of it for the prescribed few hours.

I’ve seen photos of these goggles. They look a lot like regular glasses with a thin bar of blue light across the top that shines down around the eyes.

These goggles aren’t ready just yet. More testing has to be done. But I suspect the lines will be long when they do come out.

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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vision and the military.

Remember any of these?

• My Country ‘Tis of Thee • Yankee Doodle • Anchors Aweigh • The Army Goes Rolling Along • Columbia the Gem of the Ocean • God Bless America • Hail Columbia • Hail to the Chief • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • Library of Congress March • Marine Corps Hymn • Over There • Stars and Stripes Forever

And so many more!

UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU!It was during the War of 1812 that the term Uncle Sam became a pop-ular national symbol. It began with the initials US which was stamped on an army supply container. The containers of food came from a company run by a man named Sam Wilson who was called Uncle Sam by his family and friends. Any bar-rel of meat he packed or inspected had the stamp “U. States” on it, which eventually was shortened even more to US. The US eventu-ally became known as Uncle Sam and soldiers began to call them-selves Uncle Sam’s Army. In 1861,

Congress adopted Uncle Sam as an offi cial symbol. The most memora-ble portrayal was during the World War I when the Army recruitment poster, designed by artist James Montgomery Flagg, depicted Uncle Sam pointing directly at you with the saying “I Want You.”

NOTABLE FOURTH’S1778 - George Washington issues his army a double allowance of rum, orders them to put green boughs in their hats and salutes the 4th of July with artillery fi re.

1800 – The fi rst advertisements for fi reworks show up in New York City.

1801 – First public 4th of July re-ception at the White House.

1804 – The explorers Lewis and Clark started the fi rst 4th of July celebration west of the Mississippi at Independence Creek, Idaho.

1825 – President John Q. Adams marches in a parade from the Capi-tol to the White house.

1832 – New York suffers from a cholera epidemic and celebrates the 4th quietly.

1835 – The last survivor of the Boston Tea Party, George Robert

Twelves Hewes, is honored.

1880 – The fi rst ever daytime fi re-works display in the country takes place at Wodward’s Gardens in San Francisco.

1881 – Prayers are held in lieu of celebration due to the shooting of President Garfi eld. Fireworks were also banned in Washington, D.C. for the same reason.

1884 – The formal presentation of the Statue of Liberty takes place in Paris. The statue was a gift to the United States from Paris.

1912 – The newest fl ag with 48 states is unveiled.

1942 – Fireworks are canceled in major cities due to war blackouts.

1959 – The American fl ag now has 49 stars once Alaska achieves state-hood; one year later it has 50 stars when Hawaii is granted statehood.

1981 – President Ronald Reagan watches the fi reworks on the Mall in Washington, D.C. after being released from George Washington Hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound.

1992 – The Navy unveils its new aircraft carrier, USS George Wash-

ington. Seven Columbia space shut-tle astronauts chant “Happy Birth-day America” from space. In 2001, astronauts send similar wishes from the space station.

2002 – After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, the 4th of July is celebrated across the country with renewed vigor and pride, albeit with much increased security for citizens.

MORE FOURTH FACTS • Calvin Coolidge was the only U.S. president born on the 4th of July. Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe all died on the Fourth. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died coin-cidentally on July 4, 1826; James Monroe in 1831.

• The population of the original 13 colonies in 1776 was about 2.5 mil-lion. Today, the U.S. population is over 300 million.

• Delaware was the fi rst state to rat-ify the Constitution on December 7, 1787.

• Congress fi rst conducted business within the guidelines of the Consti-tution on April 6, 1789. It was this day that George Washington was unanimously elected as the nation’s fi rst president.

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• It was American astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the moon, who made the follow-ing declaration: “I believe that every human has a fi nite number of heart-beats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine running around doing exer-cises.”

• If you’re like the average Ameri-can, you will spend approximately 8,760 hours of your life -- that’s one full year -- just watching commer-cials on TV.

• Talk about bad luck: A 26-year-old man was walking down a street in the town of Windhoek, Namibia, when he was struck by lightning. As if that weren’t bad enough, the bolt of lightning caused him to fall into the street, where he was struck by a car. The poor man didn’t survive, though it’s not clear which stroke of bad luck dealt the fatal blow.

• You may be surprised to learn that the fi rst Caesar salad was actually created in Tijuana, Mexico.

• Every seed you fi nd inside an apple has a genetically different makeup from every other seed inside the same apple.

• According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word that has the largest number of different mean-ings is “set” -- it takes 26 pages to detail them all.

• According to the record-keepers at Guinness, Robert Ardito holds the world record for the most punches thrown in one minute: 702.

• In Pennsylvania, a man was stunned when he returned home one day to fi nd a deer taking a bubble bath. It seems that the unfortunate animal had stumbled into the house and in its frenzy to fi nd a way out again,

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have a very happy Fourth of July. So that they, their families and customers can participate in all the festivities that the Tri-Lakes Fourth of July Committee has put together, PINZ will be closed that day.

The PINZ folks will start the day out with their fl oat in the 4th of July Parade in downtown Monument. Their interpretation of this year’s theme, “Hats Off to Our Heroes” pits the Founding Fathers – our heroes of the past – against our contemporary public safety heroes in a game of bowling. Be sure to get some of the free bowling passes and pizza coupons that the staff will be giving out along the parade route!

In the afternoon, they will be manning the PINZ booth at the “What A Blast” event lakeside in Palmer Lake. While you are listening to the excellent music of local musicians and bands like Otis Shaw, Trademark Infringement and Monument Hill (all of whom have been featured artists at PINZ), stop by our booth to pick up a cold, refreshing drink and let the kids play on the infl atable fun house.

Once the sun goes down, everyone will be hanging out on the ball fi eld and by the lake to watch the spectacular fi reworks show that the Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee has planned for this year. Plan to bring your camp chairs and/or blankets and enjoy this event which is regarded as the “Best Small Town Fireworks Show in America”. You will not be disappointed!

During the week leading up to this annual celebration of American independence, PINZ invites you to go in to the Center to enjoy some bowling and the best fresh made pizza in the Tri-Lakes area. You can also purchase one of this year’s T-shirts or tank tops commemorating the Fourth of July celebration, make a donation to the Fireworks Committee and/or purchase a wrist band showing your support of this great community event.

If you would like more information on PINZ’s support of these festivities, please call 719-487-PINZ (7469). For more information on how you can get involved with making the day a success, please email info@palmerlakefi reworks.com or visit the Committee’s web site at www.palmerlakefi reworks.com.

We hope to see you there!

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• On June 30, 1859, Jean-Francois Gravelet becomes the fi rst daredevil to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope 160 feet above the Niagara gorge. Wearing pink tights and a yellow tunic, Blondin crossed a cable about 2 inches in diameter and 1,100-feet long with only a balancing pole.

• On July 5, 1865, in the East End of London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine establish the Christian Mis-sion, later known as the Salvation Army. Soup kitchens were the fi rst in a long line of various projects

designed to provide physical and spiritual assistance to the destitute.

• On July 3, 1908, writer Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher is born in Albion, Mich. She was highly productive writer, produc-ing nine books on food, including “How to Cook a Wolf” (1942).

• On July 2, 1937, the Lockheed aircraft carrying American aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Frederick Noonan is report-ed missing near Howland Island in the Pa-cifi c. The pair was attempting to fl y around

the world, and no trace of them has ever been found.

• On July 1, 1941, NBC broadcasts the fi rst TV commercial to be sanctioned by the Federal Communications Commission. Advertiser Bulova paid $9 to advertise its watches on the air during the broadcast of a Dodgers-Phillies game.

• On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong depart-ment store in Seoul, South Korea, collapses

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By Dr. Ron Ross

PREPARE FOR THE BOOM

DEVELOP YOUR DECISION

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

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

When she started threatening to go out to the local truck stop and hitch a ride with any trucker going either east or west, I realized it was time to fi gure out how to get out of town. So we started making decisions that eventually got us back to sanity…back to God’s country…back to Colorado. She now tells me she’ll live with me anywhere in the world as long as it’s in Colorado.

Life, it appears, is little more than a series of decisions. And it all started with Adam and Eve. “Here, you wanna bite of this?” Eve asked Adam, and the rest is history. You make a few good decisions and good things happen. Make some bad ones and who knows

what sorry town or situation you’ll end up in.

Here’s a reality check for you: You are who you are today because of the decisions you made in the past; and who you will be tomorrow will be determined by the decisions you make today.

So, how good are you at making right decisions? If you’re normal, you’ve made your quota of both good and bad decisions. Some you thought were good when you made them, and some you knew were wrong and you made them anyway, and a few that seemed wrong turned out right. Who’s to know?

Don’t you wish that warning lights would fl ash when you’re about to make a bad choice or that trumpets would sound when you’re about to decide right? Unfortunately life isn’t like that. You have to make decisions day-by-day, and even moment-by-moment and hope that ultimately the good ones outnumber the bad.

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

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

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

It’s the most important skill you’ll ever learn. Your destiny is determined one small decision at a time.

©2009 Ronald RossFeedback: [email protected]. For more about Dr. Ross please visit www.

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The Dream City Vision 2020 project is inviting the public to a community summit in

July. The summit provides a chance to review the draft community vision and fi nd opportunities to take action. The event will be held Saturday, July 18 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Coronado High School Auditorium and Cafeteria. Breakfast will be provided. This event is free and open to the public; no RSVP is required.

Dream City is a grassroots, community-owned project that engages people throughout the Pikes Peak region in meaningful dialogue to create a brighter future. The goal of Dream City is to promote civic

Award-winning author David Lubar, who writes humorous tales for young

adult audiences, will give two free presentations Tuesday, June 30.

The fi rst free event will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Ute Pass Elementary School, 9230 Chipita Park Road, Cascade. A second presentation will be held at 2 p.m. in the East Teen Center at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Lubar’s presentations will include a book signing and discussion with the audience.

Lubar, 55, lives in Pennsylvania and has worked as a magazine editor and designer and programmer of video games. His true passion, however, is writing. He has published 13 books and several short stories. His most

PARTICIPATE IN THE DREAMCITY VISION 2020 SUMMIT

engagement and identify visions and values for the region’s future.

The Dream City presenting partners are The Gazette, Pikes Peak Library District, Leadership Pikes Peak, and Cultural Offi ce of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR).

Pikes Peak Library District was founded in 1903. It serves a population of 530,000 with two main libraries, 10 branches and mobile library service. PPLD has 425 employees and a collection of 1.3 million items. PPLD was ranked 9th in the nation among libraries of its size by HAPLR (Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings).

“BATTLE OF THE RED HOT PEPPER WEENIES” AUTHOR DAVID LUBAR IN COLORADO SPRINGS JUNE 30

recent novel, Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies, includes 35 stories full of drifting ghosts, creepy dolls, evil orthodontists, angry insects, scary movies, hungry witches, annoying vegans, super-hot peppers, and other horrors.

Booklist says of his latest novel, “Lubar’s creativity is still going strong in these 35 short stories that present suspenseful, surreal tales...”

The event is presented by Pikes Peak Library District and sponsored by Kirkpatrick Family Fund.

For information about the event, call Beth Fox-Kret at 531-6333, x1212. Lubar can be contacted at [email protected]. His Web site is www.davidlubar.com.

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If you are interested in adopting Baby Oreo Cookie or Irish into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone

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It is always a challenge when adopting a new pet. SAINT Animal 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 saintanimalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring.

Cats always know whether people like or dislike them. They do not always care enough to do anything about it. - Winifred Carriere

We also have 3 Peach Faced Lovebirds up for adoption.

“A dog’s warmth provides the friendliest blanket.”

This is Irish. Irish is an older cat that needs a lap to rest on. He is about 8 years old and was tearfully given up for adoption by his one time owner. Irish is neutered and has his claws. He has been with us for a few weeks now.

It has taken less time than what I thought it would for Irish to adjust. He has never used his claws on anything and truly has the sweetest disposition you would ever want. He loves attention! and he’s is now waiting for his new family so he can settle in on everyone’s lap.

Please meet Baby Oreo Cookie. Baby Oreo Cookie is a wonderful two year old female terrier. She was recently surrendered to us because the previous owners could not afford to take care of her anymore. She is great around other dogs, cats and children.

Baby Oreo Cookie was born on 27 April 2007 and raised in one household. She is current on her vaccinations and scheduled for spaying next week. She is a great family dog and extremely friendly.

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PLAN AHEAD BEFORE TRAVELING WITH PETDEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m moving from my hometown to Lansing, Mich., next month, and I plan to drive the whole way. My mom is coming along too, to help out. The big worry though, is my dog “Sparks,” a toy terrier. He gets very agi-tated in the car. I also don’t know if he’ll be al-lowed to stay in hotels with us along the way. I have a few weeks before starting my new job, and I want to “meander” a bit and see the country, but will that be possible with Sparks along? -- Jeannie from Tampa, Fla.

DEAR JEANNIE: With a bit of planning, you should be able to have a fun road trip without stressing Sparks (or yourself) too much. The fi rst person to call is Sparks’ veterinarian. You’ll need a copy of his medical and shot record for his new

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Alternatively, you could try taking him on a couple of car trips before your big move. For example, drive about 30-60 minutes to a nice park, hop out and take Sparks for a walk around, then drive back home. Sometimes a pet’s only car experience is a short ride to the vet, so doing something different may help ease that anxiety.

Finding a pet-friendly hotel during the trip may not be as diffi cult as you think. Many national hotel chains have pet policies that allow smaller pets, and some have even more liberal rules. Mo-tel 6, for example, has a one-pet-per-room policy and charges no additional fees.

Plot out your driving route along with sights you want to see, and where you will likely stop for the night, then call ahead to hotels in that area (or look them up online) to ask about their pet policy.

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


Every American knows that July 4th is In-dependence Day — a day for celebrating our nation’s independence and the free-

doms enjoyed by all Americans.

So on July 4th, and throughout the year, it makes sense that independent-minded Americans tend to be do-it-yourselfers. We revel in the freedom to make our own choices and to do things on our own schedule, in our own way.

When you’re done grilling those burgers and hot-dogs and watching the neighborhood fi reworks display, remember that “do-it-yourself” does not apply only to building bookshelves, rummaging underneath the sink, and changing your car’s oil. You can also exercise your right to do things yourself, when you want and how you want, by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov.

To apply for retirement benefi ts, you can com-plete your application online from the comfort of your own home or offi ce. There are no paper forms to sign, and usually no additional docu-ments are required.

In fact, what used to take an hour or more can be done online in as little as 15 minutes. In less time than it takes to read the instructions on a you-build-it picnic table, your Social Security retirement application can be completed and submitted for processing.

Not ready to retire? Regardless of your age or how far away retirement may seem, it’s never too early to begin planning. Take a look at your fi -nancial future by visiting our helpful Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. The online tool uses your earnings record along with information that you key in to give you a quick estimate of your future benefi ts.

So this 4th of July, after you’ve enjoyed the pic-nic and fi reworks, continue to celebrate your freedom to do it yourself by going online to www.socialsecurity.gov.

And happy Independence Dayfrom Social Security

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In this installment of Freedom School of Martial Arts Instructor’s Corner, we’ll reveal the secret to

how bodybuilders, martial artists, and holders of PhD.’s do the remarkable things they do... and it’s all contained in a principle so obvious that it’s remained hidden to most. It’s hiding in plain sight.

Here’s how it works: according to Greek legend, a young boy named Milo would lift a calf over a fence every day to take it to his father’s well and he would water it there. As the calf grew, so did Milo’s strength- little by little.

The legend goes on to say that Milo could lift the calf even after it had become a full grown bull. Since its weight was manageable as a calf, and because the bull grew by only a little each day, Milo’s body grew in direct proportion. He was able to continue to do his daily chore... and didn’t even notice that he had become very strong.

Milo is the unoffi cial “patron saint” of bodybuilders. While it’s unlikely that this legend is a literal fact, it does contain a kernel of truth that I’ve seen over and over as a martial arts instructor. It’s the principle of graduated resistance training.

The word, “graduated” isn’t used in the same sense as graduating from school... which implies that you’ve fi nished something... Graduated resistance means beginning at a certain, manageable point (like Milo with his father’s calf) and GRADUALLY increasing the diffi culty over time. There’s no defi nite stopping point, unless you set one.

At the Freedom School of Martial Arts, we have a standard that says anyone that wears a Black Belt should be able to do 100 consecutive pushups, all the way to the fl oor and back up with arms fully extended, without rest.

When I fi rst introduced the standard, my Students were fl abbergasted. I mean, I had some serious RESISTANCE even there: in their minds. Almost no one could see themselves as EVER being able to do 100 pushups. And because of that, many thought that they should write off the idea of ever achieving Black Belt... because it now seemed more than out of reach, it was out of sight!

But I knew that it was possible do train one’s body to do 100 pushups, because I had done it. So I decided to overcome their resistance...to the IDEA... little by little as well.

First we held a little challenge, a contest in which every Student had to simply

do as many pushups as they could, with perfect form... and record whatever number they came up with.

I had some Students get further than they ever had, just because I challenged them. I had one kid do sixty pushups, and it was a little guy that complained about doing even twenty pushups before then. Making it into a competition spurred him on to a more worthy endeavor.

Also, many adults surprised me... and themselves. A fi fty-four year old woman got to twenty, MAN-style pushups (we’ve all heard of doing pushups on your knees but that’s not the standard around here), and a seventeen year-old girl (that couldn’t do ten pushups when she joined) got to forty of the same.

The next step was simple but powerful. Pay attention or you’ll miss this vital ingredient of success in just about anything:

I told everyone that whatever their number was... ten pushups, twenty, thirty-six-and-grunt-through-one-half... THAT was THEIR number. I told them, whatever your number is... cut it in half and do that amount of pushups every day for one week.

I suggested using tooth-brushing time as the time to do pushups, winking and saying, “You guys do that on MOST days, right?” The idea was to introduce a habit that’s just as once-a-day as brushing your teeth. Just before or just after taking care of that daily duty, they were to do HALF the number of whatever their maximum pushups had been.

Now, some of my Students were faithful to the challenge and some were not. At the end of the week I got my report: who did their homework? Who did half of their “max” number of pushups, and did it every day? Then we ran the pushup contest AGAIN.

I’m sure you can guess the results... those that “did their homework” absolutely squashed those that didn’t, in terms of total number of pushups done as well as a percentage of personal improvement. The rest of my school eventually jumped on the bandwagon and decided to make tooth-brushing time a powerful daily event in their lives. But still, I hadn’t introduced the principle of graduated resistance training.

Here’s what we did next: everyone that had been faithful to the “half of your max every day” assignment were given NEW instructions: “whatever YOUR number was... ten, twenty, fi fteen pushups, whatever... now that you’ve

formed a habit of doing that many pushups every day at the same time... do this as well: ADD one pushup per day.

SO if a Student’s maximum pushup number had been thirty-six, for example, they were to begin by doing eighteen per day for a week. Then, beginning on the eighth day they would do nineteen, then twenty the next day, twenty-one the day after, and so on.

Like Milo with his calf, we all (I did it too) began with something manageable and small, then added only a little every day... but every day we were expecting more of ourselves than the day before.

Results?

We had a fi fty-one year old man get to over 100 pushups... we also had three boys under the age of six (!) do the same...

The fi fty-four year old grandmother of twelve that I mentioned before got to 80, MAN-style pushups... The seventeen year old girl did 125 (no knee-touching, fully extended arms and touching a target three inches off the fl oor with her chin every time)...

...and the whole Freedom School of Martial Arts had a powerful encounter with a simple principle: no matter where you are, no matter at what level you begin, YOU CAN DO A LITTLE BETTER. And if you make up your mind to do only one simple thing per

day and add to it along the way, some very extraordinary things can happen. After you decide.

Remember at the beginning of this article, I said that this secret was employed by PhD.’s as well as bodybuilders and martial artists? Well, the fi fty-one year old man I mentioned above earned his black belt at the same time as he wrote his doctoral dissertation. He credits his martial arts training as one of the things that kept him on track to do that.

Albert Einstein understood this principle. He pointed out that if anyone would take just fi fteen minutes a day to study a subject that fascinated them... just fi fteen minutes, but they were FAITHFUL to that fi fteen minutes and spent it to add just a little knowledge every day.. that after a year they would have more than ninety hours of learning logged. That’s more concentration on any one discipline than any college offers in any subject at a time, any semester, and it comes in tiny manageable bite-sized pieces.

How do we eat an elephant? Why, one bite at a time! Inch by inch, as the saying goes... it’s a cinch.

INCH BY INCH,IT’S A CINCH!

by Kurt Frankenberg of Freedom School of Martial Arts

For additional information,please call Kurt Frankenberg of Freedom School of Martial Arts

719.360.9559

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Simple…

• because I’ve learned homeopathy and its application in a basic foundational process with the emphasis on a progressive mindset rather than historic use.

• because I’ve learned to prescribe homeopathic remedies which are already combined in specifi c ratios and dilutions which allow for the coordination of physiological and emotional rebalancing to the chiropractic adjustment.

Sequential…

• because I am trained using aspects of muscle kinesiology and meridian therapy to read and interpret each patient’s system and to honor that patient with treatment in the correct and most natural order for optimal healing.

• because, in that step-by-step process, the patient’s system fi nds its way back to true health in a powerful, infallible way.

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• because this goes beyond “random fashion” supplementation with vitamins and minerals; this goes beyond the typical “hit or miss,” “try and see” approach to healthcare.

• because this BioSequencing technique enables me to determine each patient’s needs exactly; I’ve learned how and when to apply the remedies to enhance the effectiveness of the chiropractic adjustment.

• because this is a no fail, no guessing, no “cookbook” application; my work is precise because the human body is precise. And I have access to that information with this technique and these remedies!

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Try not to let the scale control you. Think about how you behave around a scale. Do you take off as much as possible before you weigh,

including jewelry? Do you go to the bathroom before every time you weigh? Do you step sideways onto the scale, jiggle it a little, measure yourself more than once, or any other actions that may give you a lower reading? Scales are one way to monitor your progress, not the only way. The scale does not tell you how your body is feeling and what it needs. Only you can learn to understand your body’s hunger signals.

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THETRI-LAKES

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Here is a list of the local contractors who work together to help you with all of your residential home repair and general remodeling. Everyone is licensed and insured, and together, we have over 275 years experience. We all promise top-quality workmanship, warrantied materials and fi rst-class customer service.

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MJB PLUMBING & HEATING INC.Installation And Repair Of Plumbing, Gas Lines, Hot Water Heat.

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PRO-TECH ROOFING SYSTEMS & SEAMLESS GUTTERLocally owned, specializing in all types of roofi ng and gutter installation.

All of our work is covered by a fi ve year workmanship warranty withsatisfaction guaranteed. References at your request.

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ROBERT GLEN PAINTING & DRYWALL INC.Specializing in Residential and Commercial Repaints & Drywall Repairand Texture Matching. Professional, Friendly Staff Ready to Serve Your

Needs. Serving Southern Colorado Since 1995. PH: 719-593-8148 • FAX: 719-593-9352 • Email: [email protected]

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DOTSERO will kick-off the 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 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 including 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. For bio/photos/info, see:

DOTSEROwww.dotsero.org

WHEN & WHERE: Friday, July 3, 2009, at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00 PM.Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.Tickets are $12 for TLCA members and $15 for non-members and are available at Covered Treasures Bookstore (719-481-2665) in Monument and The Wine Seller (719-481-3019) and TLCA (719-481-0475) in Palmer Lake.

TLCA is dedicated to creating community partnerships for demonstrating, teaching, exhibiting and promoting the arts and humanities. It 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 in Palmer Lake, CO.For more information call 719-481-0475 or visit our website at www.trilakesarts.org.

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SNIPPETZ® DINING GUIDE

Coffee Cup Café

reputation251 Front St, Monument, 488-0663

www.coffeecupmonument.com

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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wow!wow!Wednesday$1.99$1.99 Burger Night

Order any burgerin the house and

get your second burger,“The All-American Classic”

for just $1.99!

Valid Wednesdays 5pm - close.Must order a beverage with each burger. Dine-In Only.Not valid with any other specials, discounts or promos.

“The All-American Classic”

Valid Wednesdays 5pm - close.

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SERVINGBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Early RiserFull MenuServed All Day!

Two eggs cooked to order served with golden hashbrowns, your choice of bacon, sausage links or sausage patty and your choice of toast, biscuit, pancakes or French toast.

Breakfast

Valid Mon. – Fri. 6am-9am. Must order a beverage with each special. Dine-In Only. Not valid with any other

specials, discounts or promos. No substitutions.

$3.99$3.99

Buy one entree at regular priceand receive your second entreeof equal or lesser value FREE!

Must order a beverage with each entrée. Dine-In Only.Not valid with any other specials, discounts or promos.

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1/3 cup cider vinegar3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 small (1 1/2-pound) head green cabbage, thin-ly sliced, tough ribs discarded1/2 small (4-ounce) head red cabbage, thinly sliced, tough ribs discarded4 medium carrots, shredded1 small red onion, minced

1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced1 large Granny Smith apple

1. In large bowl, with wire whisk, mix vin-egar, oil, Dijon, sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add green and red cabbage, carrots, onion and yellow pepper; toss well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend fl avors or up to 6 hours.2. Just before serving, core apple and cut into matchstick-thin strips. Add to coleslaw and toss to coat.

• Each serving: About 45 calories, 3g total fat, 145mg sodium, 6g total carbohydrate, 2g di-

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Tuesday“Coupon Crazy”We will honor any restaurant’s valid couponWednesday“Man Vs. Food”All you can eat Lasagna$11.95

Thursday“Let’s Go Green”Free Italian or Caesar saladwith the purchase of a pasta or entree

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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

“TRY OUR SPECIALSTUESDAY THROUGH

THURSDAY!”

Highway 105 & Primrose St.

Dine In or

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Steaks ❁ Shrimp ❁ Chicken ❁ Burgers ❁ Burritos

Our Famous Reubens

BINGO! Saturdays at 6:15BREAKFAST SUNDAY 8:30-10:30am

Biscuit & Gravy $1.95 ALL DAY Sunday

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“Real Wine for Real People”Simply the best, most thoughtful selection

of wine under $20 anywhere.Check out our eclectic microbeer

and spirits selection too!

Public wine tastings held monthly.Sign up for our e-newsletter to find out when.

Located on Hwy 105between Palmer Lake & Monument.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 6pm.

Vino-BitsWine Appreciation

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PATRICIA’S CAFÉ

These Unique and Delicious Recipes are presented to you by Pat McClelland - owner of

Bella Panini in Palmer Lake and Bayou BarBQ in Monument

Check out their websites: http://www.bellapanini.com and www.bayoubarbq.com

Shakes • Malts • Cones • Sundaes Banana Splits • Root Beer Floats

Chicago Style Hot Dogs • Bratwurst Soups • Chili

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WEDNESDAY ISCATFISH DAY!

LEMON CURD

6 ea Lemons 1¼ c Sugar1 c Butter6 ea Eggs

1. Grade and juice lemons.2. Place the grated peel and juice in a double boiler with the sugar and the butter.3. Beat the eggs and slowly add to lemon mixture when the sugar and butter are melted. 4. Whisk until combined thoroughly then continue stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture coats the back.5. Do not let the mixture boil because it will cause the eggs to curdle.6. Strain through a fi ne strainer to remove the peel.7. Continue cooking in double boiler to a creamy

consistency.8. Cool and refrigerate.

Lemon curd was traditionally served with scones at afternoon tea. It can be used as a fi lling in a cake or to fi ll pastry shells. Try

folding it in to some whipped cream for a light frosting. You can also keep some around in the fridge for your morning toast or afternoon tea.

There are many recipes for lemon curd. Some recipes will use just the yolks, which make it very thick and creamy. If you want to use just the yolks, use 12 yolks. Using the whole egg creates a lighter texture that will hold its shape better.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!

DON’T YOU DARE PUT THAT IN YOUR MOUTH

Often when a wine is seriously fl awed, it shows immediately in the nose of the wine. Wine professionals have a term for such wines.

They call them DNPIM --- Do Not Put In Mouth. Not that you’ll get ill, but why subject your taste buds to the same abuse that your nose just took? Sometimes a bad cork is to blame, and sometimes it’s some other sort of problem in the winemaking or even the stor-age of the wine.

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. ASTRONOMY: The adjective “Jo-vian” is used in reference to which of the planets in our solar system?

2. TELEVISION: Who is the voice of Moe the bartender on “The Simp-sons”?

3. MOVIES: Who plays the human mother of Spock in the 2009 movie version of “Star Trek”?

4. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, who rules the underworld?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president died of pneumonia only 32 days after taking offi ce?

6. LITERATURE: When was the novel “Goodbye, Columbus” by Phillip Roth published?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of food is a peanut (which isn’t really a nut)?

8. EARTH SCIENCE: How much of the Earth’s surface is covered by the oceans?

9. LANGUAGE: What is another name for a lexicon?

10. MATH: How many different sym-bols are used in Roman numerals?

1. How many consecutive major-league seasons did pitcher Mike Mussina have at least 10 wins?

2. Who was the last National League player to hit a grand slam in a World Series?

3. Name the fi rst NFL player to play in Super Bowls in three decades.

4. In the 12-year history of the Pac-10 men’s basketball conference tourna-ment, three teams have won it more than once. Name them.

5. Name the last time before 2009 that the previous season’s Stanley Cup champion made it out of the fi rst round of the playoffs.

6. Between 1976 and 1982, the U.S. won tennis’ Fed Cup each year. What country stopped the run in 1983?

7. Golfer Gary Player won nine major titles during his PGA career. Which of the four majors did he win the most?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Where did Paul Simon get the title for his 1972 hit “Mother and Child Reunion”?

2. Name the two 1940s actors mentioned in Bertie Higgins’ “Key Largo.”

3. Which band is best remem-bered for the song “At the Hop”?

4. Who was John Henry Deutschendorf Jr? (Hint: He was killed while fl ying an experi-mental aircraft.)

5. Name the fi rst group thought to have left hidden messages in its songs that could only be heard when the records were played backward.

6. Which song was the fi rst No. 1 hit in the U.S. for Queen: “An-other One Bites the Dust” or “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”?

New DVD Releases forWeek of June 29, 2009

PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Do The Right Thing” -- Spike Lee’s powerful and amazing fi lm about race relations and prejudice turns 20 this year. (Wow, has it really been 20 years?) The fi lm takes place on the hot-test day of summer on a small neigh-borhood street in Brooklyn. Through a series of small and seemingly minor

events, tensions between the African-American residents and a white, Ital-ian pizzeria owner and his two sons build until both sides are ready to draw blood. This two-disc anniversary set contains not only the digitally remas-tered fi lm and 5.1 surround-sound au-dio, but also more than four hours of special features. I’d be happy for four hours of Radio Raheem playing Public Enemy from his mammoth boom box.

“The IT Crowd: The Complete Second Season” -- “The IT Crowd” is one of the funniest and most brilliant Britcoms ever made. The show revolves around Moss and Roy, the socially awkward tech-support staff of a large corpora-tion. In the second season, the boys meet a German cannibal, watch the gayest musical ever, design the world’s

best bra (almost) and wreak havoc at their boss’s funeral. The DVDs contain outtakes and commentary tracks.

“Eastbound and Down: The Complete First Season” -- Danny McBride scores an unlikely home run with this surpris-ing funny and vulgar HBO series. In it, McBride plays Kenny Powers, a washed-up pro baseball player who, after frittering away his fortune, goes back and teaches PE at his old school. The deluded Powers still thinks he has a shot at a comeback -- and at his old high-school sweetheart (Katy Mixon), who also teaches at the school but is engaged to the principal. What makes the show appealing is not only the top-notch supporting cast, but the fact that Powers is so obnoxious and unlikable. And yet, somehow, you keep rooting

for the creep.

TV SERIES

“Parker Lewis Can’t Lose”The Complete First Season

“Entourage” The Complete Fifth Season

“Stargate Atlantis” The Complete Fifth Season

“MonsterQuest” Season Three, Set One

“Extreme Trains” The Complete Season One

“Secret Diary of a Call Girl” Season 2

“Eureka” Season 3.0


In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (19).


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Get your facts together and become familiar with them before you have to face up to that interview. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to make that important im-pression.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New in-formation might warrant changing your mind about a recently made decision. Nev-er mind the temporary confusion it might cause. Acting on the truth is always prefer-able.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a loving atmosphere for those you care for could pay off in many ways. Expect to hear some unexpected but very welcome news that can make a big difference in your life.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Stepping away from an old and seemingly insoluble problem might be helpful. Use the time to take a new look at the situation and perhaps work out a new method of dealing with it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re still in a favorable goal-setting mode. However, you might need to be a little more realistic about some of your aims. Best to reach for what is currently doable. The rest will fol-low.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A setback is never easy to deal with. But it could be a boon in disguise. Recheck your proposal, and strengthen the weak spots. Seek advice from someone who has “been there and done that.”

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Coming up with a new way of handling a tedious job-regulated chore could lead to more than just a congratulatory memo once the word reaches the “right people.” Good luck.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) What you might call determination some-one else might regard as stubbornness. Look for ways to reach a compromise that won’t require a major shift of views on your part.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) You’re still in a vulnerable mode vis-a-vis “offers” that sound too good to be true. So continue to be skeptical about anything that can’t be backed up with prov-able facts.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Thrift is still dominant this week. What you don’t spend on what you don’t need will be available for you to draw on should a possible (albeit temporary) money crunch hit.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Staying close to home early in the week allows for some introspection about your social life. Sort out your feelings before re-joining your fun-time fellows on the week-end.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It can be a bit daunting as well as exciting to fi nd yourself fi nally taking action on a long-delayed move for a change. It helps to stay with it when others rally to support you.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of home and family provide you with the emotional support you need to fi nd success in the out-side world.


JUNE 29, 2009

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. From a Chinese restaurant menu. Chicken and egg dishes are often called “mother and child reunions.”

2. Lauren Bacall and Humphrey “Bogie” Bogart starred in the 1948 movie of the same name.

3. Danny and the Juniors. The song hit No. 1 in 1958.

4. John Denver. Although he was an experienced pilot, Denver’s plane went down in Monterey Bay in 1997.

5. Beatles fans thought they found many messages in songs, beginning with the “White Album” in 1968.

6. “Dust” hit No. 1 in 1980, but “Crazy” got the No. 1 slot the year before.

1. Jupiter2. Hank Azaria

3. Winona Ryder4. Hades

5. William Henry Harrison6. 1959

7. A legume8. 71 percent9. Dictionary

10. Seven

1. He did it for 17 consecutive seasons.2. Atlanta’s Lonnie Smith did it against Toronto in 1992.3. Gene Upshaw of the Raiders played in Super Bowl II (1968), Super Bowl XI (1977) and Super Bowl XV (1981).4. Arizona has won it four times, UCLA three and Oregon twice.5. The Colorado Avalanche in 2002.6. Czechoslovakia.7. He won three Masters (1961, ‘74 and ‘78) and three British Opens (‘59, ‘68 and ‘74).

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The Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance reopens its improved

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As a nation, we celebrate Independence Day this week with fi reworks, picnics and parades.

And as citizens, it’s good to refl ect on the many freedoms we enjoy in this country. But as individuals, we defi ne freedom in many different ways — and one of the most important of these could be fi nancial freedom. That’s why you may want to take the steps necessary to eventually declare your own Financial Independence Day. For example, consider the following:

Pay yourself fi rstIn diffi cult economic times, it can be hard to set aside money for your future. But if you can afford it, try “paying yourself fi rst” by having some money moved automatically each month from your checking or savings account to an investment. If you never actually “see” the money, you probably won’t miss it, and over time, you may be pleased by the growth in your investment. As your salary goes up, consider increasing the amount you automatically invest.

Invest for growthGiven the most recent recession, it’s understandable that many people would shy away from investments whose principal may fl uctuate. It’s understandable but not necessarily wise — because historically these investments can possibly offer more potential for growth when a recession ends. And you’ll likely need this growth if you’re going to become fi nancially independent. Although past performance is not an indication of future results, by holding these investments for the long term, you

may be able to lower the risk involved, because over time, quality investments tend to overcome “down” periods and trend upward. You can also help control risk by including some fi xed-income vehicles, such as bonds and certifi cates of deposit, in your portfolio.

Reduce your debtsDebt may be your biggest obstacle to fi nancial independence. It may take a fair amount of time to get rid of your debts, but consider your current situation and the options available to you, which might include evaluating your largest debts, paying down high-rate credit cards and avoiding new loans whenever possible. For example, mortgage rates are low compared to historical measures, so you might consider refi nancing your existing mortgage to lower your monthly payment. This would give you additional cash fl ow that you could use to pay off credit card debt.

Help protect your incomeIf you were to become ill or injured, and could not work for an extended time period, you might jeopardize your family’s well-being and your prospects for fi nancial independence. That’s why you may want to consider purchasing a disability insurance policy. If you work for a large company, your employer may offer this coverage, but it might not be suffi cient, so you may need to add some private coverage. And if you work for a small company or are self-employed, you’ll need to fi nd disability coverage on your own. True, it’s an added expense — but it’s also an investment in your fi nancial future.

Financial freedom, like other types of liberty, does not always come easily. To achieve it, you’ll likely have to work hard. But it will be well worth the effort when your own Financial Independence Day does arrive.

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REOPENS ITS IMPROVED THRIFT STORETuesday through Saturday

10:00 am – 4:00 pm(719) 488-3495

For information, to volunteer, or to donate items, call the store during business hours.

Proceeds benefi t the Tri-Lakes Senior Citizen Program

SPORTING GOODSBicycles, skis, heaters, coolers,

golf clubs, camp chairs,back packs, roller skates

FURNITUREDesks, entertainment centers,

fi le cabinets, coffee tables, rocker, beds, collectibles

APPLIANCESKitchen stove & oven, microwaves, vacuum cleaner,

bread makers, juicers, clocks, clock-radios

CHILDREN ITEMSToys, games, bicycles, back-packs, strollers,

portable crib

The Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance reopens its improved

Thrift Store Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm

719-488-3495

For information, to volunteer, or to donate items, call the store during business hours. Proceeds benefit the Tri-Lakes Senior Citizen Program

Incredible savings on things you need (or want). Sporting Goods – Bicycles, skis, heaters, coolers,

golf clubs, camp chairs, back packs, roller skates Furniture – Desks, entertainment centers, file

cabinets, coffee tables, rocker, beds, collectibles, Appliances – Kitchen stove & oven, microwaves,

vacuum cleaner, bread makers, juicers, clocks, clock-radios,

Children Items – Toys, games, bicycles, back-packs, strollers, portable crib,

Tools – Car jacks, sander, wrenches, hack saws, hand

trucks, tire chains, snow shovels, tool boxes Furnishings - Chandeliers, ceiling fans, table

lamps, floor lamps, knick-knacks, baskets, tables, pictures, suit cases

Books – Over 2,000 paper-backs, hard-backs, collector books – All subjects

Tri-Senior Alliance Thrift Store

Unit No. 9 behind the West End Center 755 Highway 105

Palmer Lake, Colorado 488-3495

Note: We can not accept electronics, clothes, shoes, purses, or child’s car seats.

INCREDIBLE SAVINGS ON THINGS YOU NEED (OR WANT!)TOOLS

Car jacks, sander, wrenches, hack saws, hand trucks, tire chains, snow shovels, tool boxes

FURNISHINGSChandeliers, ceiling fans, table lamps, fl oor lamps, knick-knacks, baskets, tables, pictures, suit cases

BOOKSOver 2,000 paper-backs, hard-backs, collector

books – All subjects

NOTE:We can not accept electronics,

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GOING “GREEN”

ONE STEP AT A TIME

Along with reducing your impact on the earth’s re-sources, “going green”

can often save you money. And it doesn’t necessarily have to involve a big lifestyle change. Here are some simple steps you can take to live a bit “greener.”

At Home:

• Buy local meats, dairy products and vegetables. Wash clothes in cold water and dry them on a line outside. Shop garage sales or buy used instead of new. Buy a faucet fi lter and stop buying bottled water. Install ceiling fans and turn off the A/C.

• Install a low-fl ow shower head. Use a water drum to collect roof rainwater for watering the garden and lawn.

• Instead of using pesticides that contain chemicals, look for cheaper and safer alternatives. For example, sugar and boric acid is said to kill ants.

At Work:

The greenest way to go to work is not to go to work. Telecommuting saves on clothing costs, eating out, vehicle use and so much more. But if you have to show up, there are ways to “go green” at work.

• Don’t buy offi ce supplies until you’re sure you can’t make do with what you have. Print double-sided pages. Make your own scratch pa-

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per out of the reverse side of pa-per that would ordinarily end up in the trash. Decide if software up-grades would let you get another six months or a year out of your com-puters. Lower (or raise) the thermo-stat one degree.

• For commuting, keep your car tuned up to reduce emissions and increase your gas mileage. Reduce your highway speeds to save gas. Use public transportation, if pos-sible, or walk, bike or carpool.

Not everything “green” is a money saver, however.

• Compact fl uorescent light bulbs cost more when you buy them, and you might have a problem getting

© Christopher C. Meyer, May 2007

How are debts handled in a divorce? Debts are handled in the same manner as assets in terms of classifi cation as separate or

marital. If the debt is marital, it will be divided between the parties. If the debt is separate, it is the sole responsibility of one of the parties.

What happens if one of the parties fails to pay the portion of the marital debt they have been ordered to pay? There are two aspects to this problem.

From the creditor’s perspective, it does not mat-ter that one of the parties has been ordered to pay. The creditor can still go after the other party for the whole marital debt. This is due to the contract clause of the United States Constitution. The contract clause prohibits states from “im-pairing the obligation of contracts.” From your perspective, you will be required to pay. This may seem unfair, but it’s the law!

If you get stuck having to pay what your former spouse was ordered to pay, you do have a remedy. You can go after your for-mer spouse and make them pay. This pro-cess is called “indemnifi cation”. However, you can’t get blood from a stone, and your credit rating can get clobbered. All you may wind up with is an uncollectible judg-ment against your former spouse. Welcome to the marriage zone!

A way to avoid the deadbeat former spouse (DFS) syndrome is to construct your settle-ment so that as much debt as possible is paid off from the marital assets. Another meth-

od is to have the other party refi nance the debt to have you removed from it. This often happens with regard to mortgages on homes. Insurance should also be considered for security purposes if you are concerned that the other party won’t be around to make all the payments.

It pays to give some thought to protecting your-self from a deadbeat former spouse before you get divorced. The debt you rightfully thought was someone else’s responsibility can rise up and bite you.

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 for-mer 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 additional divorce and family law information and many other articles

THE MARRIAGE ZONE:DEBTS IN DIVORCE

If you get stuck having to pay what your former spouse was ordered to pay, you do have a remedy. You can go after your for-mer spouse and make them pay. This pro-cess is called “indemnifi cation”. However, you can’t get blood from a stone, and your credit rating can get clobbered. All you may wind up with is an uncollectible judg-ment against your former spouse. Welcome

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rid of them later if stores in your area aren’t signed up to collect and dispose of CFLs.

• Green cleaning products cost more and are thought not to work as well. Look for products you can make yourself with simple ingredients.

You don’t have to “go green” all at once. Take it a few steps at a time and you could end up with a bonus: a less-expensive lifestyle.

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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2500 BC - Egyptians create Reflexology.

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