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“My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.” Orson Welles (1915 - 1985)

Hearing the words ‘comfort food’ conjures up different things for different people. The term showed up in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary

in 1977 and is now defi ned as “food prepared in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or senti-mental appeal.” There are some folks who actually get paid to research the comfort food eating habits of other folks. Their results are pretty much the same across the board: Men tend to like meat and starch and women like their sweets (except ice cream, which seems to be universal); comfort food is used to relieve stress (big surprise); and that people eat their own version of comfort food when they are sad, lonely, feel unconnected, etc. The variety of food we like to eat for comfort runs the gamut and depends on the situation.

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There’s a defi nite link between the food we eat and our mood states, and our com-fort food choices tend to be heavy in fat, starch, salt or sugar. One of the reasons we enjoy foods with high amounts of these substances is because of the chemical reac-tion they produce in the body. Sugars and starches work like Prozac – they increase the amount of serotonin the body produces. Serotonin is the ‘feel good’ neurotransmit-ter.

If you’ve been hugged lately, you know there’s something about a warm hug that lifts our spirits. The ‘something’ is the neu-rotransmitter oxytocin. We produce oxyto-cin from various physical activities includ-ing childbirth, breastfeeding, kissing – the list goes on.

Fat does not prompt the same kind of feel good reaction as do the neurotransmitters serotonin and oxytocin, but fat is an im-portant nutrient to our body – it needs it to provide sustained energy for one thing. We are prewired to want fat in our diets. From cavemen to hunters and gatherers to school

teachers to businessmen in suits – the body craves fat for storage. After all, one never knows when one might need to fend off a mountain lion or bear.

EMOTIONS RUN DEEPThis part can’t be much simpler: We eat the foods for comfort that are associated with good feelings or good times in the past and/or have provided comfort during a diffi cult time or illness. Did mom make chocolate chip cookies for you after a bad day at school? Did you eat lobster on your fi rst date with the love of your life? Did you get all the ice cream you could eat after a tonsillectomy? Maybe sweet pop-sicles when you had that 103-degree fever and chicken pox? How about spaghetti and meatballs when the love of your life ran off with your best friend? You get the idea.

SURVEY SAYSThere are surveys abound that ask people about their comfort food of choice. Here’s the skinny, in no particular order:

Macaroni and cheeseFried chicken

Pot roastApple pie

Chicken and dumplingsChicken pot pieChicken soup

Ice creamSpaghetti

Hot chocolateHot dogs

PizzaJello

Pumpkin pieTomato soup

Tuna casseroleBaked beans

Stew (beef)Corn on the cob

Green bean casseroleMeatloaf

Banana puddingChili

Chocolate chip cookiesMashed potatoes

Potato saladShepherd’s pie

There are some (okay, maybe two) who say salad and grilled fi sh. Seriously.

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U.S. presidents have not been shy about their food preferences and here are some of their favorites.

George Washington – cornmeal pancakes (aka Johnny cakes)Franklin D. Roosevelt – grilled cheese sandwichesJohn F. Kennedy – New England clam chowder, corn muffi ns and baked beansLyndon B. Johnson – tapioca pudding, sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallowsRichard Nixon – cottage cheese and fresh fruitGerald Ford – pot roast and red cabbage; butter pecan ice creamJimmy Carter – sirloin steak, grits and corn breadRonald Reagan – macaroni and cheese and then on to the good stuff: jelly beans, pumpkin pecan pie, monkey bread, ice cream, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, fudge brownies

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It’s true – if you ask people what their fa-vorite comfort food is, you get the whole enchilada. We went out and asked a few friends and holy cannoli, some had entire lists! Here’s the fl avor of the responses:

• “Chocolate chip cookies and milk. Reminds me of my cravings when I was pregnant...after all that morning sickness mess passed.”

• “My comfort ‘food’ is hot chocolate. I love to dip a piece of buttered toast in it. It reminds me of the warm and cozy feeling I would have on those bitter

cold Nebraska mornings when I was a little girl.”

• “As a single item, mashed potatoes. As a meal, fi let of beef with mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Never a sweet.” (a guy, of course)

• “Tomato soup and grilled cheese – a standard that stands the test of time. PB&J and chicken noodle soup; ba-con cheddar cheeseburgers, French fries and a vanilla shake; crispy chile rellenos smothered with green chile, black beans and rice; pot roast, pota-toes and carrots with gravy; chocolate cake; oatmeal raisin cookies” (a guy who can’t make up his mind)

• “Snickers bar or Goobers, hamburger and fries, chocolate cake, carnitas bur-rito with all the extras, Mexican food, oranges w/tejan seasoning-yummy” (a gal who can’t make up her mind)

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As a former educator, I gained much experience in working with youth who have been labeled as having

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What makes a learning disability? Is it that the student does not learn the way the teacher desires? Is it due to many school absences that create learning gaps? It is it due to how the brain is processing infor-mation may not match how the teacher is presenting the material? Is it interference from processed sugars and toxic foods? Is it an unknown variable?

It is wise to fi rst search what the student is consuming in foods and drinks. Chang-ing the student’s diet to whole foods, local grown, organic, and free of processed sugar is advisable. Ensure the student is eating an adequate and balanced amount of protein and complex carbohydrates. It is also im-portant to make sure the student is drink-ing plenty of clean, clear water. Hydration plays a large role in brain functioning and focus in the classroom.

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The challenge is that by the time an ADD/HD labeled student reaches middle school and high school, they are simply unchal-lenged and bored with memorization and busy work so they have lost their desire to learn in a traditional classroom setting. In other words, they have given up. In this situation, the teacher and parents may need to become more creative in addressing a solution.

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• “Homemade (all organic) chicken soup and secondly Thanksgiving din-ner! Those two I love the most. It’s just that on Thanksgiving everything blends so well together and it’s so mushy and warm and yummy good for you. Plus it makes you sleepy too!!” (female)

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We can feel our serotonin and oxytocin levels slipping, so to fi ll some space while we head off to eat grilled cheese sandwich-es and dark chocolate, here’s a recipe (or a general guideline) for an all-time favorite – chicken and dumplings.

Chicken and DumplingsFrom Deborah Stumpf’s kitchen

1 3-lb. roasted chicken (homemade with herbs, butter, garlic, onion, salt and pep-per), or store bought, cut up or torn into bite size pieces

Sauce:3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons fl our½ cup diced celery½ cup diced carrot (optional)½ cup frozen peas (optional)3 cloves minced or crushed garlic2 bay leaves6-8 cups chicken stock, homemade or pur-chase the cartons of good quality stock¼ to ½ cup heavy cream

Dumplings:2 cups fl our1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher or regular salt2 eggs1 cup buttermilk

Prepare the sauce: Melt butter in a large, wide pot or sauté pan, or Dutch oven; then add carrot, celery and bay leaves; sauté un-til soft; add garlic and sauté for 1-2 min-utes. Make a roux by sprinkling the fl our over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock slowly, stirring constantly. Simmer sauce for about 15 minutes and then add the cream. Add the chicken pieces.

While sauce is cooking, mix dumplings: Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl. Mix the eggs and milk and pour into the dry ingredients. Gently fold these together – do not stir wildly with abandon or your dumplings will be tough! Mix just until the dough comes together and is cake-like.

Drop slightly heaping tablespoonfuls of dumpling dough into the sauce. The dump-lings will expand beyond belief, so try eyeballing the size to be about 2 inches in diameter or less. Leave plenty of space between dumplings. (Cover any leftover dough completely to keep air out and use it for the leftovers so it tastes freshly made.) Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. They should be puffy, but fi rm.

You may want to scoop some of the sauce over the tops of the dumplings to fi nish off the cooking at the end. Taste to see if salt and pepper is needed. If you want to add some frozen peas, do this after the dumplings have been cooking for about 10 minutes. Sauce can thicken more than you want, so be sure to keep some extra chicken stock on hand to add if you prefer it thinner.

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ANSWER: You’re the fi rst writer ever to use the word “autogenesis.” If a star-fi sh loses an arm, it grows another -- au-togenesis. Humans have the same abil-ity when it comes to blood vessels. They can grow new ones, and do so in many instances. Heart-attack victims often can sprout new arteries. It’s a long pro-cess. It doesn’t happen overnight. And it doesn’t happen to all people. Count yourself lucky.

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ANSWER: Your question is asked repeatedly. My long-dis-tance guess is a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The conjunctiva is a cellophane-like covering of the eye. Beneath it is a network of in-visible blood vessels. When one of those delicate vessels breaks, blood covers that part of the eye.Coughing, sneezing or straining causes the breakage. Sometimes

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You need to see a doctor if the eye be-gins to pain you, if the blood stays for longer than a week or if it happens time and again.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Does heart-burn cause asthma attacks? It sounds weird to me, but my doctor thinks that’s what causing my breathing problems. He has me on medicines for heartburn. I can’t believe they’ll help. -- J.R.

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***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will in-corporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or re-quest an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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The deadline is March 1, 2013, and applies to more than just Social Se-curity. Veterans, railroad retirees, Social Security Income recipients and those who receive Offi ce of Personnel Management benefi ts are included. It’s said that going paper-less will save the government $1 billion over 10 years.

We can choose how we’ll receive our money -- either direct deposit to our existing bank account or a Direct Express debit card. So which should you pick? If you have a bank

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• On April 22, 1889, at precisely high noon, thousands of would-be settlers make a mad dash into the newly opened Oklahoma Ter-ritory to claim cheap land. All told, from 50,000 to 60,000 settlers entered the terri-tory that day. Towns like Norman, Oklaho-ma City, Kingfi sher and Guthrie sprang into being almost overnight.

• On April 21, 1918, in the skies over France, Manfred von Richthofen, the noto-rious German fl ying ace known as “The Red Baron” with 80 victories under his belt, is killed by Allied fi re. He was 25 years old.

• On April 17, 1937, Daffy Duck makes his debut in the Warner Bros. short “Porky’s Duck Hunt.” In the 1920s, movie houses

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• On April 16, 1947, in Texas City’s port on Galveston Bay, a fi re aboard the French freighter Grandcamp ignites ammonium ni-trate, causing a massive blast that destroys much of the city and takes nearly 600 lives. The fi re department tried to douse the fl ames, but the ship was so hot that the water from their fi re hoses was instantly vaporized.

• On April 19, 1957, the Brattle Theater in Cambridge, Mass., presents its fi rst showing of “Casablanca,” introducing a new gen-eration to Humphrey Bogart, who had died months earlier. Bogart had been wounded aboard a Navy ship during World War 1. His upper lip was scarred and partially para-lyzed, giving him the tough-guy poker face and slight lisp that characterized his acting.

• On April 18, 1983, Joan Benoit wins her second Boston Marathon in the women’s di-vision with a time of 2:22:43. The inaugural Boston Marathon was run on Apr. 19, 1897, and was a men-only event until 1972, when women were offi cially allowed to compete.


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3 tablespoons thinly sliced green on-ions, white ends and green tops, roots discarded1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1/2 tablespoon honey2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dry thyme leaves2 tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves or 1 tablespoon ground sage1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pep-per6 ounces crimini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced6 cups bite-size pieces curly endive (also known as chicory), washed 1 large Gala or Fuji apple, cored, seed-ed and thinly sliced2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. Rinse fi sh and pat dry. In a bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of the oil, onions, vinegar, honey, garlic, thyme, sage and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tea-spoon pepper. Use 2 tablespoons of the seasoned oil to coat both sides of the salmon. Set the reminder of oil aside. Arrange salmon in a 7- by 11-inch mi-crowave-safe baking dish, positioning thickest parts toward outside of dish.

2. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100

percent) for 4 to 5 minutes, giving each fi sh steak a half-turn after 2 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 4 minutes. Fish should be just slightly translucent or wet inside; cut in thickest part to test. Cover and set aside.

3. Place mushrooms, remaining 1/2 tea-spoon of salt and pepper, and remain-ing 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover; mi-crowave on HIGH (100 percent) for 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.

4. Add any remaining seasoned oil mixture to the cooked mushrooms to make a dressing. Stir in the endive, mixing lightly to coat greens evenly. Spoon endive and mushroom mixture onto 4 individual plates. Top each with the apple slices sprinkled with lemon juice, and a serving of salmon steak.

Serves 4.

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Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive pro-ducer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on HULU.com. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www.dunnsmemorial.com). Visit her web-site at www.divapro.com.


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1. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “He who laughs last has not yet heard the bad news”?

2. MONEY: What is the basic unit of currency in India?

3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin term “gratis” mean?

4. MEASUREMENTS: A year must be divisible by what number to be a leap year?

5. GOVERNMENT: Who was the fi rst black female U.S. senator?

6. EXPLORERS: Who was the fi rst Eu-ropean explorer to see the eastern part of the Pacifi c Ocean (1513), after crossing the Isthmus of Panama?

7. ANCIENT WORLD: What were the common people of ancient Rome called?

8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Lithuania?

9. SCIENCE: What is the name of the historical period in which dinosaurs lived?

10. MYTHOLOGY: What was Pygmal-ion’s profession?

1. In 2011, Minnesota’s Francisco Lir-iano became the fi fth pitcher from the Dominican Republic to toss a no-hitter. Name three of the other four who did it.

2. Alex Rodriguez holds the record for most home runs by a third baseman for a season (52). Which two players tied for the second-highest mark?

3. Tom Landry was the fi rst head coach of the Dallas Cowboys and stayed in that position for 29 years. How many head coaches has Dallas had since?

4. Entering the 2011-12 season, how many times had the Marquette men’s basketball team been in the Fi-nal Four?

5. In 2009, the Chicago Blackhawks matched the biggest comeback in NHL history, rallying from a 5-0 defi -cit to beat Calgary, 6-5. What other team had a similar comeback?

6. Who was the fi rst coach to win three Major League Soccer titles?

7. Name two of the last three op-ponents in heavyweight boxer Vitali Klitschko’s WBC title defenses.


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1. Which band released “See My Baby Jive,” and when?

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4. “Afternoon Delight” was a No. 1 hit for which group?

5. In what year were 78-rpm records last released?

6. What is the “Deuce Coupe” ballet?

New DVD Releases forWeek of April 16, 2012PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol” (PG-13) -- Tom Cruise returns to his loud and lucrative franchise for a fourth installment, and it has all the intensity of a ticking time-bomb strapped under a speeding convertible careening off an exploding skyscraper full of double agents. Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his team are blamed for a mission gone wrong and have to go rogue to clear their names and stop the outbreak of another world war.

Brad Bird (“The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille”) makes his directing-real-people debut and delivers the requisite super-cool look, fast pace and gripping action. This time around more lines and screen time are given to the supporting cast (Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton and Simon Pegg), who hold up their end of the deal. The spy genre has grown weak in the post-Bourne era, but M:IGP delivers a laser-guided, rocket-propelled shot of adrenaline.

“The Last Rites of Joe May” -- In the West End of Chicago, Joe May (Dennis Fa-rina), an over-the-hill hustler, steps out of the hospital to fi nd that everyone thought he was dead. His apartment has been rented to Jenny (Jamie Anne Allman), a single mother with a young daughter, Angelina (Meredith Droeger). While he may be dead to every-one else in his small world, Joe is offered the chance to share the apartment with Jenny. A non-romantic bond forms, and these two new people become the most important relation-

ships in Joe’s life.

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“Shame” -- Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a wealthy bachelor in New York. He is also a sex addict -- and not in a goofy “Two and a Half Men” kind of way. Despite the parade of women that march straight through his apart-ment, he is locked up, desperate and alone. When his sister (Carey Mulligan) asks to stay with him for a while, Brandon’s walled-off existence comes to light as his life begins to spiral. It’s racy and full of explicit things. It is not a happy sort of movie, but strong perfor-mances and an original script make it worth checking out for cinephiles.

“Garbo: The Spy” -- This unique and imagi-native documentary delves into the story of a Spanish spy who made the D-Day inva-sion possible, and thus helped win World War II for the Allies. Code-named Garbo by the Brits, this lone man tricked the Germans into believing that the Normandy invasion was a decoy. He was so good that the Nazis believed him throughout the war, winning him medals from both Axis and Allies. It’s a mind-blowing story told with style.

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“Eight Is Enough: The Complete First Season”

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Wizzard, in 1973. The song was covered in 1977 by Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids.2. Peter Edward “Ginger” Baker plays drums. He picked up the nickname “Ginger” because of his red hair.3. Iron Maiden, in 1986. It was the band’s only No. 1 U.S. rock chart hit.4. The Starland Vocal Band, in 1976. They picked up two Grammys, and parlayed that win into a short-run summer television show the next year.5. 1960. The 78s, usually made of a shellac compound, set the standard until after World War II, when larger 33-rpm vinyl albums became popular. Small 45-rpm single-song re-cords rose to popularity in the 1950s, mostly due to the pop music that teenagers were buying.6. “Deuce Coupe” is an avant-garde ballet by choreogra-pher Twyla Tharp, set entirely to the music of the Beach Boys, commissioned in 1973 by the Joffrey Ballet.

1. Bertolt Brecht2. The rupee

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1. Juan Marichal (1963), Ramon Martinez (1995), Jose Jimenez (1999) and Ubaldo Jimenez (2010).2. Mike Schmidt and Adrian Beltre, with 48 each.3. Seven -- Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer, Chan Gailey, Dave Campo, Bill Parcells, Wade Phillips and Jason Garrett.4. Three times -- 1974, 1977 and 2003.5. Calgary, which came back to defeat Toronto, 6-5, in 1987.6. Bruce Arena, with three (1996, 1997, 2011).7. Odlanier Solis (3/19/11), Tomasz Adamek (9/10/11) and Dereck Chisora (2/18/12).

APRIL 16, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The Lamb loves to be surrounded by fl ocks of admirers. But be careful that someone doesn’t take his or her admiration too far. Use your persuasive skills to let him or her down easily.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a good time to begin setting far-reaching goals and connecting with new contacts. Aspects also favor strengthening old relationships -- per-sonal and/or professional.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A personal disappointment should be viewed as a valu-able learning experience. Go over what went wrong and see where a change in tactics might have led to a more positive outcome.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t leave projects unfi nished or personal obligations unresolved, or you might fi nd yourself trip-ping over all those loose ends later on. A rela-tive has important news.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Expect a chal-lenge to the usual way you do things. Al-though you might prefer the tried-and-true, once you take a good look at this new idea, you might feel more receptive to it.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Much work has yet to be done to polish a still-rough idea into something with signifi cant poten-tial. Expect to encounter some initial rejec-tion, but stay with it nonetheless.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There still might be some communication problems in the workplace, but they should be resolved soon. Meanwhile, that “tip” from a friend should be checked out.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A new relationship appears to need more from you than you might be willing to give right now. Best advice: Resist making promises you might not be able to keep.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) That restless feeling encourages you to gallop off into a new venture. But remember to keep hold of the reins so you can switch paths when necessary.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A demanding work schedule keeps the high-spirited Goat from kicking up his or her heels. But playtime beckons by the week’s end. Have fun. You earned it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re beginning to come out from under those heavy responsibilities you took on. Use this freed-up time to enjoy some much-deserved fun with people close to you.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Before you get swept away by a tidal wave of con-fl icting priorities, take time to come up for air, and reassess the situation. You might be surprised by what you’ll fi nd.

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Look around the ID Theft Info website. The more you know, the less likely you’ll become a victim of identity theft.

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FESTIVAL 2012Palmer Lake Town Hall

April 28, 2012 4 pm - 11 pmThis is a festival dedicated to youth empowerment. There will be music, dancing, exhibits, and Arts & Crafts Festival, the Mayor’s Dinner and a proclamation declaring April 28, Youth Empowerment Day. Also, the PALMER LAKE YOU GOT TALENT fi nals will be held and the Youth Empowerment Awards 2012 will be announced. This is an amazing event.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2012Palmer Lake Town Hall - Mayor’s Dinner

April 28, 2012 6-8 pmDo you know a youth or young adult in the Palmer Lake or Monument area that is exceptional in the community? If so, submit your nomination to our Youth Empowerment Award Nomination at familynation.net and tell us why we should recognize this individual for the “Youth Empowerment Award 2012,” during the Mayor’s dinner at the “Youth Empowerment Festival 2012” on April 28, 2012. We want to hear from you.

SENIOR CITIZEN FRAUD PROTECTIONWednesday, May 2 - 12:30PM

Big Red - 146 Jefferson St., MonumentDo you know the safest way to pay your bills? What are the 3 R’s of Fraud Protection? How to avoid telemarketing scams? Join Bob Mager, Program Specialist from AARP Foundation’s ElderWatch for a free, energetic, interactive presentation to answer these questions and test your consumer fraud knowledge. Learn how to keep you and your loved ones’ hard earned money safe! It doesn’t matter if you are 55 or 95; this is an opportunity to learn about the latest scams affecting the 50+ population. This is open to anyone and everyone. Wednesday, May 2; 12:30 PM at “Big Red”, 146 Jefferson Street, basement, immediately following the Senior Luncheon.

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KIND OF LIKE SPACE

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Expansion. It’s a necessary means for progression in life. Remember that whole Louisiana purchase?

That was one of the biggest step-forwards in American history; because it was our greatest expansion. The same could be said about space – it’s always expanding, that’s why we care about it so much.

The next major expansion in this universe comes in the form of The Record Room branching out in its entertainment platform. As you know by now, the unique Pinz ad-dition hosts live concerts every Thursday night from 7-9pm. It also sells coffee, supplies games, a record player, books, and free Wifi for the public to use. Well, since The Record Room is a part of Pinz Bowling Center, and Pinz is always think-ing forward in Tri-Lakes entertainment, new things are coming. Pinz will host its fi rst Community Day on May 5th, and The Record Room will host game tournaments for fantastic prizes. Citizens will have the chance to compete in point based Uno and Yahtzee tournaments. Sign-up forms are posted in The Record Room at all times. The room will also be available for groups, clubs, non-profi ts, and musicians to use. Just call Pinz at 487-7469, or email [email protected] to schedule your organizations next meeting. The Record Room is expanding, and unlike space, you can actually take part in it.

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