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of exercise with some family friendly outdoor games? They’re inexpensive and plentiful.

TAKE CROQUET, FOR EXAMPLECroquet is one of the oldest backyard games around. It made its debut in the British Isles in mid-19th century; and, for more than 100 years, Americans have played croquet at garden parties, outdoor wedding receptions or simple Sunday family gatherings. Its popularity prompted Jack Osborn to organize the United States Croquet Association in 1977. There’s even a World Croquet Federation Championship and a World Croquet Championship. There are more than 600 croquet greens in the U.S. and Canada. Croquet is played with nine wickets, two stakes, mallets and balls. Hitting the balls with the mallets in an attempt to get them through the wickets is the gist of the game.

HORSESHOESHorseshoes is another game that goes way back – to an-cient Greece. Many believe the game descended from the Greek sport of discus throwing. The Greeks developed a game where the discus was thrown at a stake; however, only the rich could afford the discus. Those with little in-come opted to use a horseshoe instead. At the time, the horseshoes were round with a hole in the middle and the game was called quoits.

As the game evolved, it was renamed horseshoes and brought to the U.S. by English settlers. The Union soldiers made it popular as they spread it around the country after the Civil War. But the soldiers used the discarded shoes of mules, which could have changed history. It might have

been called “muleshoes.”

In 1910, the city of Bronson, Kan., hosted the fi rst world championship of horseshoe pitching. With the birth of an organized horseshoe organization in 1914, now called the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, standards were set regulating the size and weight of horseshoes (2 lbs. to 2 lbs. and 2 oz). The stake had to stick 8 inches out of the ground. In 1920, the stake was raised to 10 inches; a de-cade later, the stake went to 15 inches above ground.

Also in the roaring 20s, the game of horseshoes was re-ferred to as “barnyard golf” because it was a favorite in rural communities.

Pitching the horseshoe to the stake is the basis of the game – with a mandatory 40 feet between “toss and land” dis-tance for men and 30 feet for women. The game is played to 40 points. The NHPA estimates that more than 15 mil-lion people in the U.S. and Canada play the game.

BATTLEDOREAND SHUTTLECOCK

Believe it or not, the origin of badminton came from a children’s game played in China, Japan, India and Greece called battledore and shuttlecock. The kids used the battle-dore as a paddle to hit the shuttlecock back and forth.

In the 1860s in India, a net was added and the game was called Poona. The British Army picked up the game in the 1870s in India and brought it to England.

In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort in England hosted a lawn party at his country place, which was called Badminton.

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They played Poona at the party, and the sport became popular among the British elite. Soon, the game was referred to as “the Badminton game.” In 1877, the Bath Badminton Club was formed. In 1934, nine founding members formed the Internation-al Badminton Federation. And there it is – a paddle, a net and a shuttlecock. They still call the badminton ball a shuttlecock, a feather light ball.

VOLLEYBALLIt doesn’t take much to set up a volleyball “court” in the backyard. A net, some stakes and a ball, a little smaller than a basketball. The United States is home to volleyball’s roots.

In 1895, William Morgan, an instructor with the YMCA in Holyoke, Mass., in-vented volleyball by blending parts of bas-ketball, baseball, tennis and handball. First called “mintonette,” the game was renamed volleyball when an observer told Morgan that the players seemed to volley the ball back and forth.

In 1922, the fi rst national YMCA champi-onship game took place in Brooklyn, N.Y., where 27 teams representing 11 states par-ticipated. Six years later, the United States Volleyball Association was formed, which spawned the fi rst U.S. Open volleyball match.

In 1930, the two-man beach game became popular. In the 1990s, it became an Olym-pic sport.

Years earlier, however, the U.S. Olympic Committee designated volleyball as an Olympic sport (1957). The Americans fi rst showing at the Olympics took place at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Twenty years later, the U.S. teams fi nally received their fi rst medals – gold for the men; silver for the women.

BOLO TOSSIf this game isn’t recognized by the name “bolo toss,” perhaps it is known by its oth-er 40-plus names like Norwegian Horse-shoes, Ladder Golf, Snakes, Hillbilly Golf, Polish Golf, Tower Ball, Bolo Golf, Gladi-ator, Bola, Snake Toss, Blongo Ball, Lad-der Toss, Bolo, Rodeo Golf, Dingle Balls, Bolo Polo, Cowboy Golf, Redneck Golf, Pocca Bolo.

Regardless what it’s called, bolo toss is a lawn game that can be constructed using PVC tubing, string and a few golf balls. The bolo is actually a rope that has weights tied on each end. Ladders are placed a certain distance from the “thrower’s mound.” The ladders need to have three rungs, spaced far enough apart to accommodate the bo-los. The object of the game: get the bolo to hook around each rung.

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All that’s needed for cornhole is some duck cloth (canvas cloth), a board and corn, sand or beans. First, carve out a hole in a 4 ft. by 2 ft. board. The hole should be cut in the upper center of the board and large enough for the bags to go through. Fill the duck cloth bags with the corn, sand or beans – about 6 inches by 6 inches. The object of the game is to get the bag through the hole – points are scored for each successful toss, and the player who reaches 21 fi rst is the winner.

MORE … Bocce ball (a bit like outdoor bowling), tetherball (kind of like volleyball, only the ball is tied to a pole), Frisbee, baseball – there are a zillion ways for families to have some fun under the summer sun.

MORE FOR THE KIDSMany of the aforementioned games pro-vide outdoor entertainment for adults and families with adolescents or teenagers, but what about the little kids? Get them en-

gaged in simple yard play.

Remember tag? Tag is all about who’s it and who’s it next and running to a prede-termined base before getting tagged. And there are many versions of tag.

T.V. TAG, FOR EXAMPLE When someone is about to be tagged, he sits down on the ground and yells out the name of a television program. The plan is to yell it out fast before the person is tagged. If everyone sits down at once, at least one person has to get back up and run, or everyone is out.

BLIND MAN’S BLUFFIn this dizzying game, one kid puts on a blindfold and the others spin him around a few times. Then, the blindfolded kid is led around the yard until he reaches a destina-tion determined by his leaders. The blind-folded kid has to guess where he is.

SCAVENGER HUNTCompose a list of about 10 “things” one might fi nd outside (this game is great to teach kids about littering). The list could include items like plastic containers, a bot-

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GHOSTS INTHE GRAVEYARD

This is hide ‘n’ seek, only it’s played at night or dusk. All players establish a base and one person is elected “it.” The “it” person has to count out loud like the fol-lowing: one o’clock, two o’clock, three o’clock, ROCK; four o’clock, fi ve o’clock, six o’clock, ROCK; seven o’clock, eight o’clock, nine o’clock ROCK; 10 o’clock, 11 o’clock, 12 o’clock, MIDNIGHT. When Midnight is hollered out, that person must fi nd the ghosts – who are hiding. But watch out – the ghosts try to jump out and scare whoever is it while running to the base be-

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JUST DO ITAll it takes for a homemade backyard game is a bit of imagination and a desire for fresh air. If the brain is lacking ideas, game manufacturers have created something for everyone.

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The character and elegance of a hard-wood fl oor makes it a favorite among homeowners. And if you’ve come

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The point of this section is that, if you’re seriously considering hardwood fl oor cov-ering as a solution for the way you live, the way you treat that fl oor is important. Wood is a natural, beautiful and timeless design and decorating element. Caring, consistent and correct maintenance will insure it re-mains that way.

Frankly, we believe you wouldn’t have it any other way. So check out the hardwood fl oor care tips below and be prepared to have your family and friends “check out” your new hardwood fl oor with praise. For years to come.

First off, think walk off. Place walk off mats or area rugs at each entryway to col-lect dirt and grit that might be tracked in. These tiny particles act like sandpaper and will scratch your fl oor. Be sure to avoid us-ing rubber-backed or non-ventilated mats or rugs as they can damage your fl oor. Instead use mats or rugs made especially for hard-wood fl oors and remember to shake them out regularly.

In addition to entryways, remember to place mats in any areas where water may be splashed, such as near a kitchen sink. These tools rule. Buy a good quality broom and sweep your new fl oor regularly to pick up grains of dirt, dust and other particles. A vacuum cleaner, without a beater bar, can be helpful in between planks and other hard to reach areas. Once dirt and grease are gone, buffi ng can help restore the luster of your hardwood fl oor.

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Manufacturers of “Pre-fi nished” hardwood fl oors recommend their own specifi c prod-ucts designed for their fl oors routine main-tenance. Be sure to check with your retailer as well about these cleaners.

Hardwood do’s and don’ts. All fl oors with a urethane fi nish should never be waxed and require cleaners that won’t leave a fi lm or residue. A hardwood fl oor cleaner is useful in removing occasional scuffs or heel marks. Merely spray some cleaner on a cloth and lightly rub the stained area. Sticky spots can be cleaned with a damp towel or sponge.

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Archuleta’s have purchased the building, which helps solidify the area as growing art district. Creative districts often can be fl eeting as artists help raise the desir-ability of an area, rents increase, and the artists are then pushed out. The growing Art District in downtown Monument will hopefully avoid this fate as artists continue to purchase spaces with the intent to stay.

To further enhance the sense of community, the Archuleta’s have enlisted the help from local merchants in the framing of art and in the enhancement of the building renova-tion. “There is such a wealth of talent in the

Tri-Lakes area and there is really no reason to go elsewhere. We are happy to support the local community and help to grow and expand the arts,” said Rhoda Archuleta.

A.T. Archuleta will continue working on his paintings and fresco work which some-times takes him from the Monument area. There is space available to rent and space for classes, workshops, and events. The gallery and fl oral studio will continue to evolve with the growing art community. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-3 and Monday’s by appointment.

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Tammy said that she never dreamed of opening a fl orist, but when a friend told her this past December about the previous fl ow-er shop going up for sale and suggested that it would be the perfect business for Tammy the wheels started turning.

However when she called to get informa-tion on the sales price it had just been sold a few hours prior to her calling.

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That evening Tom and Tammy were watch-ing undercover boss and it just happened to be on the 1-800-FLOWERS CEO. As they were watching Tom said; “it’s too bad you couldn’t open a fl ower shop, you would be so good at it.” Tammy looked at him and said; “I’ve given up on that idea.”

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It seemed like everything was fi tting togeth-er like a really unique puzzle comingtogether and then all of the sudden the table it was laying on broke a leg and the piecesbegan to fall apart.

During her drive home her cell phone rang. It was a call from someone who asked her if she would be willing to start a fl orist shop on her own if she had the backing.

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Within the hour she had another call from someone who didn’t even know about the situation and asked the same question.

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Tammy said she could have never started the business in view of her fi nancial posi-tion, and she attributes her good fortune to “someone greater than any of us who has had HIS hand in all of this and all I can say is; ‘Thank You Lord.’”

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ON THE YARD SALE DAY!- Start early. Most sales beginat 8 am. Be on time, don't betoo leisurely, but be polite.Dealers or resale shop ownersoften arrive at the best salesbefore they open. - Carry snacks and water soyou won't have to stop duringpeak shopping time. - Bring along a little wagon orsomething similar if you'll be ina neighborhood of sales. Thatway you don’t have to go backto the car after every house. - Pack an old comforter orthrow rugs in the car to protectpurchases from gettingscratched or broken. - Put your money in a fannypack. to free your hands to shopwithout risk of losing your purse.Wear good walking shoes.- Take a magnifying glass,small magnet and tape meas-ure. You'll be able to examinedetails and determine the typeof metal in an object. - Ask sellers to plug in electri-cal items to be sure they work.Ditto for battery-run items liketoys. Open boxes to see if allpieces, or enough of them, areincluded to ensure an item willwork or can be played with. - Negotiate a fair price. Fewthings at yard sales are a fixedprice. Respectfully offer whatyou would take if you wereselling.- If you're short on cash andneed to leave a deposit, takepart of your purchase with you,(like a drawer), so it can't besold out from under you. - Drive a big vehicle. If you'rehunting for furniture, be pre-pared to pay and go. If youwant to pick it up later, anotherbuyer could try to outbid you.

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• It was Swiss journalist and com-mentator Esther Dyson who made the following sage observation: “The Internet is like alcohol in some sense. It accentuates what you would do anyway. If you want to be a loner, you can be more alone. If you want to connect, it makes it easier to connect.” • The world’s largest colony of ants reaches all the way from northern Italy to Spain’s Atlantic coast. • The fi rst U.S. patent was issued in 1790 for a soap-making formula developed by Samuel Hopkins. • In May of this year, Canadian chef Ted Reader attempted to break the Guinness record for the world’s largest hamburger. The patty alone weighed more than 300 pounds, and the bun was 105 pounds. Once the burger was decked out with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, red on-ions, pickles and barbecue sauce, the grand total was a whopping 590 pounds. Guinness has not yet certifi ed the giant hamburger, but it seems a shoe-in to beat the current record holder, which is a measly 158.8 pounds.

• Hasbro’s Easy-Bake oven was so popular when it was released in 1963 that it sold a half million of the toys within the fi rst year.

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ONGRATITUDE

By Cathy R. Deschaine M.A.LC

Most days I wake up happy and cheerful, in love with life. On those days it’s

easy to be thankful, grateful for the ever changing weather; grateful for my family, and grateful for a rela-tionship with the lover of my soul!

Gratitude is the antidote to greed, and grumpiness. It brings your heart into a peaceful place, allowing it to see the beauty all around and in your life. Woke up this morning and turned on the radio to hear,” feel the rain on your face; no one else can feel it for you, live your life with words unspoken, release your in-hibitions….”. I found myself danc-ing around the kitchen with hands raised to Him

I love that feeling. It’s a combina-tion of enthusiasm and elation…a euphoric high. The MOST high! As I plan my day I decide what I will feed myself, what I will wear by looking at the ‘have to’s’ on my list which typically include paying bills, working out and daily time in the Word.

I stop as I remember the story God is telling through our individual lives is much larger than our little

melodramas of wayward kids, and lost loves, deciding vocation and vacation.

Somehow He will have the last word, and it will be good. The story He is telling is about His determined search for our hearts. He will pursue us to the end of the earth. You see we have this propensity to wander. We are distracted by so much in the world, and once we start comparing what we have to what others have…we’ve completely lost the vision.

My mantra to my kids while they were growing up was “ comparison is the root of all low self-esteem” for we will always fi nd those who are better than us, and those who aren’t as gifted as us. Using this as our standard is ludicrous. Now back to gratitude…

Having a grateful heart is a delib-erate choice. The alternative is bit-terness or apathy--not feeling any-thing!

With a thank-full heart I embark on my day, and from the overfl ow I can then be a blessing to those God puts

in my path. Beyond being grateful for the global things like a country at peace without bombs fl ying over-head, and the beauty of the state of Colorado, purple mountain majesty and all that, I begin to think about how I have been blessed person-ally. A healthy body, a stable mind (more or less) and constant provi-sion for what I need. Who are we that He should give a rip about us? Restoring us is what he is up to.

If you’d like to grow deeper in your walk with Him, if your life seems dull and lacking passion, or simply need to re-boot the whole system, give me a call. I am willing to walk along side.

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WATER 101Water is intricately involved in nu-

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POPULATIONSAt different times in your life, you may need to pay special attention to water intake. The Institute of Med-icine (IOM) published its Dietary Reference Intake for water in Feb-ruary 2004. The committee explains that drinking fl uids represents about

81% of total water intake, with 19% of water being provided by foods. So, the recommendation for actual fl uid intake is 3.0 liters for men and 2.2 liters for women. Since 1 liter = 33.8 fl uid ounces, men are advised to drink 101.4 fl uid ounces, or 13 cups (a cup is 8 fl uid ounces) of drinking water and other beverages per day, and women are advised to drink 74.4 fl uid ounces, or 9 cups, per day.

Older Adults: With age, thirst be-comes a less effective indicator of the body’s fl uid needs, so older adults who rely solely on thirst sig-nals increase their risk of becoming dehydrated. Seniors who relocate to places where the weather is warmer or dryer are also more susceptible to dehydration. Water intake should be increased.

Pregnant or Breast-Feeding Wom-en: Expectant mothers and those who are breast-feeding also need additional fl uids daily to stay hy-drated. Women at risk of gaining too much weight are encouraged to consume more water (no calo-ries) and limit their consumption of sweetened fl uids (with calories).

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In an hour of light exercise in a cool

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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently re-leased its newest Position Stand on exercise and fl uid replacement in an effort to guide exercisers toward safe and enjoyable participation in endurance exercise. The stand says that each person will have different and variable water losses, so one blanket recommendation is not pos-sible. For actively training people, the FDA, however, recommends at least ½ gallon of water per day. That is a minimum! If you are sweating up a storm, you can increase that amount to 1 gallon per day!

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No matter how fi t we used to be, we have all experienced mus-cle loss over time.

The syndrome didn’t have a name un-til the late 1980s, when a researcher at Tufts University, Irwin H. Rosenberg, discovered a pattern of muscle loss in seniors and decided it needed a name so other researchers would notice. Sar-copenia, he called it.

Sarcopenia is age-related muscle loss, and it can happen even if we appear to be at the right weight. Our muscles, hidden underneath layers of fat, can di-minish, and we don’t know it until we become unsteady on our feet. It can go downhill from there, like tipping over the fi rst domino in a row: Lose muscle, become unsteady on our feet, fall, frac-ture a bone, lose independence, take on a sedentary lifestyle.

Over time, researchers determined that

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muscle loss starts in our 30s. This isn’t something we should just accept, said Rosenberg. Muscle loss and the rest of the “dominoes” falling needn’t be a foregone conclusion.

Researchers focused on resistance-training exercises for arms and legs to counteract the effects of muscle loss. Using gradually heavier weights ap-parently allowed muscles to “wake up” and be able to handle even more weight. In other words, it’s never too late to start rebuilding muscles that have been lost through inactivity.

The details of a study done at Tufts were encouraging. Frail residents of nursing homes (ages 72 to 98) doubled the strength in the exercised muscles over 10 weeks when they worked out three times a week. Some were able to

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2 ea Pita bread 1 ea Cucumber2 ea Tomato1 ea Small red onion1 ea Romaine lettuce head1 c Fresh parsley½ c Fresh mint¼ c Fresh lemon juice¼ c Olive oil3 ea Crushed garlic cloves½ tsp Kosher salt

1. Toast pita bread in oven at 400�F until golden and crisp.2. Chop lettuce into small bite size pieces and place in a bowl.3. Dice cucumber, tomato, and red onion and add to lettuce.4. Finely chop parsley and mint and add to let-tuce.5. Make the dressing by adding the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt.6. When ready to serve break the toasted pita

FATTOUSH SALAD(Lebanese Mixed Salad)

and toss with the dressing and lettuce mixture.

This is one of my favorite salads to eat in the summer because it is light and fresh tasting. I would often go to a Lebanese

restaurant in Denver and just order this and some hummus, sit out on their patio and be very happy.

This salad is often eaten without the lettuce in Lebanon because it is very expensive. Also in Lebanon sumac is often used but is hard to fi nd here. If you fi nd sumac you can add ½ tsp to the dressing. The sumac will add more of an acidic fl avor.

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Where I grew up, in South Caro-lina, my mom’s kitchen was the gatherin spot for the whole fam-

ily. It was tradition for everyone to gather at mom’s after Sunday Church service for Sunday supper . It may sound sexist now a days, but it’s a comforting memory for me to remember all the women folk in the kitchen, men folk out on the porch, and kids all over the place.

Sunday supper was generally the same ev-ery Sunday. It consisted of fried chicken, stewed fresh corn, mashed potatoes with country gravy, a big plate of tomatoes and cucumbers, buttermilk biscuits, and of course sweet tea. And, for desert - peach cobbler.

You know how when you hear a song on the radio from your past, memories start to fl ood in as to where you were and with whom. Well, I’m the same way when I smell fresh sliced tomatoes and cucumbers - it takes me back to my mom’s kitchen. I hope you enjoy the recipes.

This week’s recipe is for my mom’s south-ern fried chicken and country gravy.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

one 2 1/2 to 3 pound fryer chicken, cut upbuttermilk, enough to cover the birdvegetable shortening for frying (or for best results, use left over bacon drippings)1 cup all-purpose fl our2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder3 teaspoons seasoned salt

1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Wash chicken pieces and place in a deep bowl. Cover with buttermilk and refriger-ate at least 2 hours .Melt shortening in a cast iron skillet to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat to about 370 degrees F. In a plastic bag, mix together all of the dry ingredi-ents. Remove chicken from bowl. Using additional seasoned salt and pepper, lightly coat seasoned chicken. Place chicken in bag, one piece at a time and shake well un-til thoroughly coated. Dip each piece in the buttermilk and coat with fl our once again. Shake off excess; place on waxed paper for 15 minutes or until dry. Place chicken, skin side down, in hot shortening. Do not crowd skillet. Brown slowly until golden on all sides. Cover and simmer, turning occasion-ally, for 35 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer.

To make the gravy, pour off all but 2 ta-blespoons oil and add 2 tablespoons fl our. Make a roux by stirring constantly and scraping the pan often. Cook for about 3 minutes or until a golden brown. Gradu-ally, whisk in 1 cup of milk. Add 1/4 tea-spoon salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper. Stir for about 1 minute or until thickened.

Brought to you by our very own Southern Cook

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. LANGUAGE: What kind of activity likely would take place in a natatorium?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the highest point in the United States east of the Mississippi River?

3. TIME: When will the next leap year oc-cur?

4. SCIENCE: What is the symbol for the element copper?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of bacteria called?

6. MUSIC: What pop artist had a No. 1 hit with “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)”?

7. TELEVISION: What was the name of Jack’s restaurant in “Three’s Company”?

8. AD SLOGAN: What company’s prod-uct was featured in ads with the slogan “the ultimate driving machine”?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the old-time occupation of a wainwright?

10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I suc-ceed”?

1. Who holds the major-league record for most stolen bases in a season without being caught once?

2. In 2009, Mark Buehrle became the second White Sox pitcher to have two no-hitters in his career. Who was the fi rst?

3. True or false: Vince Lombardi never had a losing season in 10 years as an NFL head coach.

4. Name the last Pac-10 team to win the men’s college basketball national championship.

5. How many years after Terry Saw-chuk set the NHL goaltender record for career shutouts (103) was it that Martin Brodeur broke it?

6. Name the last driver (not count-ing current driver Brad Keselowski in 2009) to get his only career Cup win at Talladega Superspeedway.

7. Who holds the Wimbledon record for most aces in a men’s tennis sin-gles match?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. What was the lead-off band at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival?

2. Who was The Big Bopper? What was his real name?

3. Which singer/songwriter was responsible for “Bennie and The Jets”?

4. Name the group that re-leased the 1991 album “On Every Street.”

5. Which group released “Boo-gie Wonderland” and when? Bonus for knowing the name of the album.

6. What was the fi rst Doobie Brothers album to reach No. 1?

New DVD Releases forWeek of June 28, 2010

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Hot Tub Time Machine” (Unrated) -- John Cusack stars as Adam, a depressed fortysomething guy whose live-in girl-friend has left him; his buddy Nick (Craig Robinson from “The Offi ce”) has a humiliating job as a pet groomer; and another longtime friend Lou (Rob Cord-dry) is a suicidal wreck.

Following Lou’s attempted suicide, they decide to relive a mythic, half-remem-bered drunken night from their past at ski resort. When they arrive, the resort (bell-hopped by “Back to the Future’s” Crispin Glover) is a shell of what it once was. Af-ter a night in the hot tub, they awaken -- back in the ‘80s! What follows is a non-stop barrage of crude jokes, more ‘80s references than you can shake a Rubic’s Cube at, hot chicks and Lessons About Life & Stuff. Bottom Line: If you like raunchy, crude, sophomoric Rad Bro-mance fl icks like “The Hangover,” then you’ll love “Hot Tub Time Machine.”

“The Crazies” (Rated R) -- Something terrifying is happening to the citizens of the small Iowa town of Ogden Marsh. A mysterious virus has entered the town’s water supply, turning the quiet hamlet’s residents into drooling, wild-eyed homi-

cidal maniacs. As the body count rises, the government seals off the town, and it’s a manic struggle for the uninfected to escape before they’re killed or taken by the virus. Although a remake of a 1970s George Romero movie, “The Cra-zies” owes more to “28 Days Later” than “Night of the Living Dead.” And while the fi lm isn’t the best of the genre, it has enough solid, scary moments to warrant a rental.

“Leave It to Beaver: The Complete Se-ries” (Unrated) -- All six seasons on 37 discs -- including “It’s a Small World,” the rarely seen pilot episode. At a list price of $200, I’m thinkin’ you’ve really gotta love the Beaver to shell out that kinda kale. Of course, if you don’t buy it, Eddie Haskell’s gonna come over to your house and give you The Business.

TV SERIES

“Warehouse 13” Season One“The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo”

The Complete Series“Victory at Sea” Deluxe Edition

“Mad About You” The Complete Fourth Season

“The Closer” The Complete Fifth Season

“The Real McCoys” Season 4 “Eureka” Season 3.5

“How the Earth Was Made” Complete Season 2 “Wycliffe” Series 3

“Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles” The First Five Seasons


In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the an-swers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (17).


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

JUNE 28, 2010

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The Association. Their No. 1 hits include “Windy” and “Cherish.”2. Jiles Perry “JP” Richardson was a disc jockey and singer. He’s best remembered for “Chantilly Lace.” Richardson died in the 1959 plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.3. Elton John. The song hit No. 1 in 1974.4. Dire Straits. The album reached No. 1 in nearly ev-ery corner of the world. The six-minute “Calling Elvis” also was on that album and mentions many of Elvis’ songs.5. Earth, Wind & Fire in 1979 on the “I Am” album. The song was heard in the fi lms “Caddyshack” and “Happy Feet.”6. “Minute by Minute” in 1978. The cut “What a Fool Believes” probably propelled the album to the top. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.

1. Swimming. A natatorium is an indoor swim-ming pool.

2. Mount Mitchell in North Carolina3. 2012

4. Cu (Latin: cuprum)5. A culture

6. Rupert Holmes7. Jack’s Bistro

8. BMW9. One who makes or repairs wagons

10. Michael Jordan

1. Kevin McReynolds stole 21 bases without being caught for the New York Mets in 1988.2. Frank Smith tossed no-hitters in 1905 and 1908 for the White Sox.3. True.4. The University of Arizona, in 1997.5. Thirty-nine years (Sawchuk’s last season was 1969-70; Brodeur broke the record in 2009).6. Bobby Hillin Jr., in 1986.7. Ivo Karlovic had 51 aces in a match in 2005.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Making things more complicated than they need to be can be a problem for the typically orderly Lamb. Try to look for a less intricate way to accomplish the same goals.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Avoiding personal involvement in a troubling situation might be advisable at this time, especially since you probably don’t have all the facts. The weekend brings a surprise.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A problem with a colleague you thought had been re-solved could recur. However, this time you’ll be able to rely on your record to get a quick resolution in your favor. Good luck.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Giving your self-esteem a boost could be a good idea for the Moon Child, who might feel a bit daunted by the week’s occurrences. Just focus on all your positive accomplishments.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The “mane” at-traction for the Lovable Lion this week is -- what else? -- love. New relationships move to new levels, while long-standing partnerships are strengthened.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A re-cent workplace problem will prove to be one of miscommunication, and once the matter is settled, you should have a better chance of getting your proposals approved.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news! After dealing pretty much in the dark with a matter that seemed to be taking for-ever to resolve, you should soon be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A positive message should help lift that energy-draining sense of anxiety, and you should soon be able to deal with even the peskiest matter, whether at work or personal.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Try to control that heated Sagittarian temperament while dealing with what you be-lieve to be an unfair matter. A cool approach is the best way to handle things.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Nursing hurt feelings could keep you from learning what went wrong. Ask your partner, a family member or a trusted friend to help you reassess your actions in the matter.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Nature is dominant this week. Try to spend time outdoors with someone special. An act of kindness in the past might be recalled by a person you believed was out of your life.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An up-coming career decision could be based on how well you might be able to apply your ar-tistic talents. Be sure to use the fi nest samples of your work to make a strong impression.

BORN THIS WEEK: Doing good things for others comes easily to you. You are consid-ered a good friend, even by those you might hardly know.


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The Fourth of July is almost upon us. To commemorate In-dependence Day, we shoot off

fi reworks, attend picnics and maybe even walk in parades. While it might not be as dramatic, another celebra-tion of freedom should eventually play a big role in your life — spe-cifi cally, your personal Financial In-dependence Day. And you can speed the arrival of this day by making the right moves.

Here are a few ideas to consider: Boost your 401(k) contributions. To build the resources you’ll need to be-come fi nancially independent during your retirement years, you should take full advantage of your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan. Whenever your salary goes up, try to contribute more to your 401(k). Generally, your contributions are made with pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your tax-able income. And your contributions grow on a tax-deferred basis. In 2010, you can put up to $16,500 into your 401(k), or $22,000 if you’re 50 or older.

“Max out” on your IRA. In 2010, you can contribute up to $5,000 to your IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. Your traditional IRA contribu-tions may be deductible, depending on your income level, and your earn-ings can grow tax deferred. Contri-butions to a Roth IRA are never de-ductible, but earnings can grow tax free, provided you don’t take with-drawals until you’re 59½ and you’ve held your account at least fi ve years.Build an emergency fund. Try to build an emergency fund contain-ing six to 12 months’ worth of liv-ing expenses, placed in a liquid ac-

count. Without such a fund, you may be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for needs such as a new furnace or a big doctor’s bill — and the more you tap into your in-vestments, the longer it will be until you can attain fi nancial freedom.

Cut down on your debt. It’s easier said than done, but by reducing your debt load, you’ll have more money to invest for the future. You might want to start by eliminating the smallest debts fi rst, then moving on to whittle away at the bigger ones.

Don’t “over-focus” on your invest-ment statements. Obviously, you want to know how your investments are performing. But you may be bet-ter off not checking on your invest-ments every day, or even every week. When you pay extremely close at-tention to the movements of your investments, your emotions may lead you to make decisions based on short-term events rather than long-term goals. Invest with your head, not your heart.

Avoid “time traps.” Many people know they need a certain amount of money at a certain time for a spe-cifi c goal, such as a down payment on a home, the fi rst college tuition payment or even the fi rst year’s liv-ing expenses during retirement. Yet they get into trouble because they set aside the money in an inappropriate investment — that is, one whose price can fl uctuate greatly. If you know when you’re going to need the money, put it in a lower-risk invest-ment and avoid the time trap.

Taking these steps won’t instantly enrich you. But eventually, they can lead you down the path to your per-sonal Financial Independence Day — and that may be reason enough to celebrate.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Wednesday, June 30 - Opener Rick Stahl followed by folk band, the MitguardsWednesday, July 7 - Blues artist Jim AdamWednesday, July 14 - Jazz Fusion Artists HammerstadtWednesday, July 21 - Zen Cowboy Chuck Pyle with Gordon BurtWednesday, July 28 - TBA

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Monument Fourth of July Parade and Street Fair Palmer Lake Fireworks Display

This year the annual parade will be held Saturday, July 3. The fi reworks over Palmer Lake will take place the evening of Sunday, July 4th.

Independence Day Parade Breakfast Saturday, July 3rd, from 7:00 to 10:00am

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Benet Hill Monastery’s Picnic In The Pines!!Saturday, July 17, 2010

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Retiree Appreciation Day24 July 2010 - 0830-1400 hrs

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Estemere Victorian Mansion Tour 2010380 Glenway Street, Palmer Lake

July 24 - 10am to 4pmTour the Estemere Mansion, an elegant 19th century Victorian Mansion. Guides dressed in period costumes will tell you about the history of the mansion and its owners through time. There will also be music, food, drinks, art and historical books. Dr. Dan Edwards will present informa-tion on local history. The Palmer Lake Historical Society organizes the event as a fund raiser, while the owners Roger and Kim Ward will be your hosts. Tickets sold only at the door, July 24, $5 for members of the Palmer Lake Historical Society, $8 for non-members, children up to 12 are free, 13-17 half price. Membership forms will be available. It is regret-ted that wheelchair access is not possible. No shoes in the house, bring slippers or socks. More information on the Estemere can be found here: http://www.estemere.net.

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Get out your secret chili recipe, chop some chilies and fi re up the stove! Cook a pot of chili and enter the annual HMMA Chili Cook-off. Food vendors, music and fun for the entire family! An annual event that ben-efi ts local causes including the beautifi cation of Historic Downtown Monument and Tri-Lakes Cares, the Chili Cook-Off and Tasting is one of Monument’s most popular events. Community Chili Teams will Shoot It Out for Awards and Prizes. Your vote will determine the People’s Choice Awards. Chili Tasting and Baked Spuds are available along with cold craft beer from Bristol Brewing and HOT live music. This year the Chili Cook-off takes place at the corner of Second and Front Streets in Historic Downtown Monument. For more information, please contact [email protected] Do You Dish Out a Mean Chili? Take a group of your favorite friends, co-workers, club members, relatives, poker bud-dies, sewing circles, etc., and mix well. Add your groups’ knowledge of the best darn chili this side of the Palmer Divide. Stir contents in Historic Downtown Monument. Entry fee is $35 per team. Call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 for more information.

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SUMMER ART FUN FOR THE KIDS

Are the kids bored yet? Are they glued to the televi-sion or video games? There are quite a few things you can do with them over the summer without

spending a lot of money.

Make the rest of the summer about art, and plan to hold an art show before school starts. There are many art-themed projects you can do with the kids, and some of them even involve a little learning.

Visit Goodwill or the Salvation Army (or ask on FreeCy-cle.org) and collect as many types of art supplies as you can fi nd. Look for crayons, colored chalks, paper, paint, brushes and poster board. For those who want to do col-lages, hunt for fabric scraps and old magazines. Search out face paint, too, and partially fi lled cans of textured faux-

fi nish interior paint. Save your glass jars.

Here are some more ideas:

• The kids might enjoy writing their own books and comic books, complete with art and decorated covers. Start with large sheets of paper that can be folded and stitched up the crease.

• Let the kids use face paint to make the funniest/scariest faces they can, and have your budding photographer take photos to frame.

• Take a walk in a local park and collect leaves, fallen acorns and grasses for collages and mobiles. Let the kids experiment with drawing or painting or taking digital pho-tos of nature. If you’re near a beach, collect jars of sand to make sand candles or colored sand in jars.

• Go to the library once a week. Pick out age-appropriate books on artists and let the kids practice imitating that art-ist’s work. Use the faux fi nish paint and thick cardboard to make frames.

• By the end of the summer the kids will have a whole col-lection of artwork and projects for their art show.

• For the show itself, string a line across the porch or be-tween trees to hang the artwork. Let the kids design and make invitations to hand out to their friends. Invite the press, too, and use invitations designed by the kids.

• With a little bit of planning and not much cash, you can foster some good habits in the kids as you teach them to use their ingenuity to create fun instead of heading directly for the television.

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