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- Charles F. Kettering, American engineer,inventor of the electric starter, 1876-1958

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Before National Inventors Month, President Ronald Reagan dedicated February 11, 1983 to inventors as National Inventors’ Day. President Reagan said that the “key to our future success will be the dedication and creativity of inventors.”

President George Washington was the fi rst president to sign the Bill that established the American Patent System in 1790. Since then, more than 6 million patents have been issued – some great and some, well, at least interesting.

HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU?If you’re fi nding yourself seeking comfort from the summer heat near the air conditioning of your home, offi ce or car, you can thank Willis Haviland Carrier who invented the formula and apparatus that would eventually become air conditioning in the early 1900’s. Carrier was an engineering graduate of Cornell University and his formula continues to be the basis of all fundamental calculations within the air conditioning industry. The fi rst plant to house this new “Apparatus for Treating Air” was a printing plant in Brooklyn, New York beginning in 1902.

ACHOO!Although many still use the fabric handkerchief, most of us modern folk tend to grab for the disposable tissue, or Kleenex® these days. Those soft little throwaways were invented in the 1920s by Kleenex® Brand. They became quite popular in Canada during the 1926 fl u season. Kleenex® smartly used some Hollywood greats such as Jean Harlow and Helen Hayes to promote their product, practically stamping out the monogrammed hankie. Eventually the product came in easy to use cartons with more and more varieties and colors to choose from, as well as other brand names.

THE BEST NOSE SCRATCHERA Swiss electrical engineer, George de Mestral, was inspired by how cockleburs could cling to

clothing and quickly began experimentation with the hook and loop process. He received his patent in 1955 and called the product VELCRO®, which is derived from the French words velour (velvet) and crochet (hook). De Mestral fi rst used cotton for his invention, but later turned to other more durable substances. Now VELCRO® is made from various substances such as nylon, plastic, Tefl on and glass. Yes, glass. NASA uses an extensive amount of Velcro made of Tefl on, polyester and a glass backing for anchoring equipment, such as a meal tray attachment and to temporarily hold things in place within the shuttle’s weightless environment. There is also a small piece of VELCRO® inside the helmets of the astronauts to be used as a nose scratcher.

THE GLUETHAT KEEPS ON BINDING

Harry Coover was a research chemist working for Eastman Kodak during World War II. While trying to produce a substance that would be clear enough to use for gunsights, he discovered a chemical class called cyanoacrylates. Not particularly good for use as a clear plastic, over time Coover discovered the amazing adhesive power of these substances. His “superglue” was used to spray onto wounds to stop the bleeding during the Vietnam War. The substance continues to be used in medical science today. It’s also a pretty handy item around the house for permanently gluing together just about anything including your fi ngers.

DUCK OR DUCTAnother product inspired by the needs of the military, duct tape was originally called “duck tape.” The tape was used to seal ammunition boxes during World War II and was named after ducks’ feathers that repel water. Johnson & Johnson Company designed and manufactured the amazing tape in 1942; however, there is no record of any individual or group within the company given credit for the invention. During the post war housing boom, duct tape found

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its way into homes and used to secure ducting. Hence, the name change to ‘duct tape.’ Now duct tape is used for many practical purposes as well as creative items (think duct tape wallets) and comes in many colors.

NOTHIN’ STICKSTelfon coating was discovered in 1938 by an American chemist at DuPont, Roy J. Plunkett while researching refrigerants. Plunkett came across this strange substance while testing tetrafl uoroethylene. A mistake led to a cylinder of the substance that had solidifi ed into a white powdery solid. The gas had become polymerized and thus became polytetrafl uoroethylene. It was slippery, had a very high melting point and was essentially impenetrable. The fi rst products that used Tefl on were machine parts and the military used it for artillery shell fuses and nuclear bombs.

It wasn’t until the 1950’s that Marc Gregoire of Paris, France fi gured out a way to use Tefl on on his fi shing line so it wouldn’t tangle. We can thank his wife who put it on her pots and pans and Gregoire’s friend, a UPI reporter, Thomas Hardie, who brought it to the United States. No one wanted to purchase the product, but Hardie fi nally convinced Macy’s to take 200 of the slippery jewels. They sold in two days and quickly became a household necessity.

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• Saggy Bottoms (patented 1997) – If you can’t stand looking at teenage boys’ underwear because they are walking around with their pants hanging down, here’s the solution. Saggy Bottoms sport 2, count ‘em 2, bottoms. One part of the pants fi t snugly around the traditional waist line and an attached droopy bottom piece appears to fall below the derrière as to fool everyone into thinking you are a stylish guy!

• Equidae Excrement Receptacle(patented 1998) – A horse diaper! No explanation necessary. But why?

• Human Car Wash (patented 1969) – Think group bathing sounds fun? How about being strapped into a harness and pulled on a conveyor through soaping and rinsing just like your car? Originally designed during the Cold War in case large quantities of folks would need to be bathed of nuclear dust.

And if you think those are silly, how about the “Pet Rock?” Developed by Gary Dahl because he didn’t like live pets, he came up with his own pet for which he even wrote a training manual. Neiman-Marcus purchased 500 of these adorable creatures and sales soared thereafter in 1975 and 1976. Eventually sales quickly dropped like a rock.

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• Lest we think that inventions always take years and years of blood, sweat and tears, the game Trivial Pursuit was invented in approximately 45 minutes by

Canadians Chris Haney, John Haney and Scott Abbott. However, it took four years to market the invention. Since then, over 88 million games have been sold in 26 countries and 17 languages.

• Samuel Hopkins of Maryland was awarded the very fi rst U.S. patent in 1790 for his invention of a method for producing potash, a form of potassium carbonate, which is used in soap and gun powder.

• Mary Dixon Kies was the fi rst woman to obtain a patent for her invention of a process for weaving straw with thread or silk in 1809.

• In 1885, Sarah Goode became the fi rst African-American woman to obtain a patent for her invention of a folding cabinet-type bed. She combined a bed with compartments similar to ones found in a desk to store stationary, books, etc.

• It took 45 years between the time the fi rst can was invented by Peter Durand in 1813 and the can opener was invented by Ezra Warner. Prior to Warner’s handy dandy household gadget, the directions read, “Cut round the top near the edge with a chisel and hammer.”

• Silly Putty started as a rubber compound used for caulking and molding invented by James Write, an employee of General Electric during World War II. It was Peter Hodgson of Connecticut who purchased a large quantity of the substance and packaged it for children as “Silly Putty.”

• The National Inventor’s Hall of Fame was established in 1973 and is located in Akron, Ohio.

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• Cost-cutting is nothing new in the air-line industry. Way back in 1987, Ameri-can Airlines was looking to pinch a few pennies. One of the measures the carrier decided on was to eliminate one olive from each salad served to passengers in fi rst class. This seemingly minor move saved a total of $40,000 that year.

• Before he became a fast-food titan, the founder of the Taco Bell chain of restau-rants operated a hot-dog stand.

• If you’re overdue for a snack right now, you might be hearing borborygmi. Those are the growling sounds made by an empty belly.

• Next time you’re planning on taking a fi shing trip, you might want to con-sider the whopper recently brought in by a Florida man. It seems that while fi shing in the waters off the Panhandle, Rodney Salomon snagged a test missile. Although he wanted to keep the missile as a souvenir, the authorities insisted that the MacDill Air Force Base Bomb Squad dismantle it. Talk about the one that got away!

• If you’re like the average American, you will eat approximately 60 quarts of popcorn this year.

• If you’ve ever been to an arcade, you’ve certainly seen a claw machine -- the game where you operate a lever to ma-nipulate a claw in order to (hopefully) pick up a stuffed toy. Well, in Osaka, Ja-pan, they’ve come up with a new twist. The Sub Marine Catcher looks just like a standard claw machine, except instead of stuffed toys, the plastic chamber is fi lled with water and live lobsters.

***Thought for the Day: “History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.” -- Napoleon Bonaparte

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The Trust for America’s Health re-port (titled “F as in Fat: How Obe-sity Policies Are Failing in America 2009”) found 31 states had an obe-sity rate above 25 percent. Twenty-three states saw their obesity rates rise within the past year, and no states saw a decline in those rates.To see how your state fared, go on-line to healthyamericans.org and click on the “F as in Fat” report for 2009. Notice all the charts, es-

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Andersen-Van Ness was appointed according to procedures included in the cooperatives bylaws. The president of the board appointed a search and selection committee composed of three directors from the board and three members from district 7. The vacancy was advertised and those members from district 7 interested in serving on the board submitted applications and resumes for consideration by the

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• On Aug. 4, 1753, George Washington, a young Virginia planter, becomes a Mas-ter Mason, the highest basic rank in the secret fraternity of Freemasonry. Many other leaders of the American Revolution, including Paul Revere, John Hancock, the Marquis de Lafayette and the Boston Tea Party saboteurs, were also Freemasons.

• On Aug. 6, 1932, Richard Hollingshead Jr. fi rst registered his patent for the drive-in movie theater. Hollingshead was awarded the patent in May of the following year, though it was declared invalid in 1950. After the patent was revoked, thousands

of drive-ins appeared on the American landscape, reaching a peak of 4,063 in 1958.

• On Aug. 9, 1949, Jonathan Kellerman, author of a series of mysteries featuring child psychologist Alex Delaware, is

born on the Lower East Side of New York City. In 1985, his fi rst novel, “When the Bough Breaks,” was published. Since then, Kellerman has written more than a dozen novels; he currently has more than 20 mil-lion books in print.

• On Aug. 3, 1958, the U.S. nuclear sub-marine Nautilus accomplishes the fi rst undersea voyage to the geographic North Pole. The world’s fi rst nuclear submarine, the Nautilus dived at Point Barrow, Alas-ka, and traveled nearly 1,000 miles under the Arctic ice cap to reach the top of the world.

• On Aug. 5, 1962, movie actress Marilyn Monroe is found dead in her home in Los Angeles. After a brief investigation, Los Angeles police concluded that her death was “caused by a self-administered over-dose of sedative drugs and that the mode of death is probable suicide.”

• On Aug. 7, 1974, French daredevil Philip Petit walks across a tightrope strung be-tween the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The stunt caused a massive traffi c jam on the streets 1,350

feet below.

• On Aug. 8, 1988, the Chicago Cubs host the fi rst night game in the history of Wrig-ley Field. For 74 seasons, the Cubs had played only day games at home as they had no fi eld lights. The game was called after a downpour in the fourth inning, and the fi rst complete night game took place the following day.


THE PLACE FOR GREATBIRTHDAY GIFTS

FREE Gift Wrapping

Unique HandcraftedDollhouses & Accessories

for the Discriminating “Mini-Home Owner”

Both stores conveniently located at274 Washington Street, Historic Monument

481•1361

A CUT ABOVEDRYWALL

When You Want It Done Right...The First Time!

Drywall Patches,

Repair andTexturing

• No Job Too Small• Free Estimates

• Reasonable Rates• 25 Years of Experience

Call Mark Today!

Home: 719-481-0509Cell: 719-237-9277

Once you’ve triedour service, you’ll

know why we’re calledCUSTOMER’S CHOICECall today for a FREE quote

487-9713 or 351-7476

HUGE SALE!!

Barbara Oakley719-488-2119PO Box 863

Monument, CO80132

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HayCo L.L.C.For All Your Hay & Straw Needs!Sm. Squares • Lg. Squares • Rounds

Alfalfa • Grass • Mixed • Straw Specializing in Excellent Quality Horse Hay

We Deliver719-339-3525

HOW TOWIGGLEOUT OF THE MUD

By Dr. Ron Ross

PREPAREFOR THE BOOMGROW YOUR GREATNESSYou were born to be great at

something. Unfortunately, growing into that greatness doesn’t happen

automatically.

Tiger Woods was born with the potential of being a great golfer. However, he didn’t just leave it there. He’s been working on his golf swing since childhood. He still practices, he still has coaches and he still has room for improvement.

You too were born with the potential for greatness at something but are you growing toward that greatness?

Here are the challenges –

First of all you rush growth. As an infant your mother wants you to hurry up and get potty trained! As a child you can’t wait to get into the double digits age-wise and then it’s a mad dash to fi nish high school, get your driver’s license, go to college, get married, etc. Always in a hurry to move from one phase to the next with little time to enjoy the phase you’re in and gain the most from it.

The next challenge you face is that you resist growth. Once you’ve gone through

all the early hurry-up stages of life, you arrive at the point where you enjoy a reasonable amount of success and comfort. You think, “Why try any harder? This is good enough for now.” So you put the pursuit of your greatness on hold; you bury your dreams. “Too much work for today…maybe I’ll get after it tomorrow,” you lie to yourself. You resist the growth that you know is required to achieve the greatness within. It’s the problem of inertia – you just can’t get motivated. You fi nd that it’s easy to grow tall or fat or lazy

– but to grow your greatness takes time and effort and you’re just too darn busy and way too tired.

The third and most problematic challenge is: you arrest growth – you stop it completely. As the great German writer Goethe said, “Everybody wants to be somebody, nobody wants to grow.” When you get to the point that you no longer even consider going for your greatness, you have arrested all growth…and if you’re not growing – you’re not really living.

The most exciting way to live, however, is to relish growth. Don’t rush it, don’t resist it, don’t arrest it…relish it. Look forward to learning something new every day, to continually growing into your greatness. And be patient in the process. Nobody gets good at anything overnight. Greatness takes time, for it is a plant of slow growth. Before it blooms it must withstand the winds and storms, and heat and cold of many changing seasons. So relish growth. Take pleasure in the pain of personal and professional growth and you will grow your greatness.

Your greatness is up to you. You choose to grow, you choose to learn, and you choose to be the master of your own life. You can also choose to hesitate, procrastinate, stagnate and ultimately terminate your personal growth to greatness.

Or as the Irish proverb goes, “You’ve got to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.”

To prepare for the boom…grow your greatness.

© 2009 Ronald D. Ross Feedback: [email protected]

25 Years Exp.Certifi ed Massage Therapist

Certifi ed ElectrologistLicensed Esthetician

Permanent Hair Removal, Skin Care, & Massage25 Years Exp.

Certifi ed Massage TherapistCertifi ed ElectrologistLicensed Esthetician

Permanent Hair Removal, Skin Care, & Massage

Marian Volk

3113 Gladiola Dr. • Colorado Springs, CO 80907 • (719) 634-7284

Are you among the thousands of people that are dissatisfi ed with all the temporary methods of

hair removal that you’ve tried? Seems as though you have spent a boatload of money only to fi nd that those pesky hairs behave like trick birthday candles; the ones that act like they’ve gone out, then light up again. You have heard all the promises. Unwanted hair has plagued women for hundreds of years. Removing it--whether by shaving, waxing, plucking, electrolysis or laser has become a billion dollar annual procedure. There is room for all the above techniques however the most effective option is still electrolysis. Simply put, electrolysis is the removal of hair by means of a probe that conducts electricity.

I have been a practicing electrologist for over 20 years and an esthetician for over 16 years and I have seen trends in hair

IS HAIR GROWING...WHERE YOU DON’T WANT IT?

removal come and go--some with better results than others. I am now seeing an increase in clients who have had laser treatments only to fi nd that they have regrowth after several months. I have worked successfully with men, women and young teens. Each person is unique and special however the average person will see wonderful results in a matter of a few treatments.

Choosing a good electrologist is vital. Colorado does not require licensing for electrologists however national certifi cation is available to technicians everywhere. Expect results and if your hair growth has not diminished from appointment to appointment, ask for an explanation.

Please feel free to call and ask any questions that you might have.

719-634-7284

by Marian Volk

Wine Tasting Party at Peak Ranch Alpacas

This will be fun for the whole family as we again open our ranch for a relaxing day with the alpacas! Enjoy…

A selection of fine South American wines compli-ments of Dirk Stamp, owner of The Wine Seller. A tour of our ranch. See beautiful alpacas up close. Browsing our ranch store filled with unique alpaca products. Start your holiday shopping early this year.

Directions: ½ mile off I-25 at exit 163. Go west to Beacon Lite Road. Look for the Peak Ranch sign at our entrance.

Ample parking in front and in the drive to the south.

www.peakranchalpacas.com [email protected]

Sunday Aug. 16, 11-4

19850 Beacon Lite Road, Monument

481-6129 232-8509

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SNIPPETZ BUSINESS DIRECTORYTHE PLACE TO FIND LOCALBUSINESSES ON THE GO!

A PLUS PLATINUMCARPET AND TILE CARE

Steam truck mount extraction.$15 OFF SPECIAL!

719-440-9148or 719-339-2708

FLOORS

FINANCIALCOLORADO NATIONAL

BANK581 Hwy. 105719-488-4309

Your Key to Commercial andPersonal Banking

INSURANCEAMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

Larry E Stiltner Agency481 Hwy 105 Suite 212

719-481-8382 Bus.Monument, CO [email protected]

AUTOMOTIVE

MAXX POWER LLCSpecializing in

Diesel Performance(719) 488-0943

www.maxxpowertrucks.com

RICHARD PETERSON 719-481-1868R. Peterson Construction, LLC

Licensed & InsuredCustom Homes ✷ Detached

Garages ✷ Basement [email protected]

CONSTRUCTION HOME DECOR

MARGO’S ON THE ALLEY“For You and Your Home”

215 Chapala Plaza719-487-1406

www.margosonthealley.com

VILLA DECORPolish Pottery

Home & Garden Accents868 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133

Mon - Sat, 10AM - 6PMPhone: 719-481-1981

SPECIALIZED CARPENTRYLocal, Personal & Affordable. Remod-el your house or fi nish your basement. More than 25 years of experience in

fi ne carpentry, remodeling & construc-tion. Licensed, bonded & insured.In-house design and engineering.

For a FREE consultation/estimate call: 719-359-6855

REMODELING

TLC COMPUTER REPAIRSales and Service

PC Recycling Center303 B Hwy 105 / Monument

Across from the 7-11719-302-2937

COMPUTER

TWO TIMERS FINE CONSIGN“Smart, Savvy and Green”Women‘s and Children’s

Monument Plaza719-484-0300

www.twotimers.net

CONSIGNMENT

PET GROOMING

DIRTY DOG GROOMING481 Hwy 105 #206

Monument, COWe aim to rid this townof all them “Dirty Dogs.”

719-481-2968

COUNTRY CRITTERS UPTOWNGentle ProfessionalAll Breed Grooming

Serving The Tri-Lakes AreaWest End Center

719-481-0220MORTGAGE

1ST METROPOLITAN MORTGAGEJerry Case & Daniel Shepard

Owners of your local Sears Store. We are fully licensed on all of the following products, VA, FHA, conventional loans, Reverse Mortgages and we can help

with any and all mortgage needs.Call us today for a FREE credit report.

719-314-1320www.nostresshomeloans.com

HEATWAVESTANNING SALON

481 Hwy. 105 Ste. 210Monument, CO 80132

719-488-8884(behind Taco Bell)

TANNING

CYLINDER HEAD SERVICEValve Jobs

Seats • GuidesSurfacing

Foreign • Domestic • Gas • DieselRup Engines 719-205-3010

KARAOKESPOTLIGHTERS ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood-style Karaoke

We keep everything fun and make everyone sound like a pro with our professional sound system and mixing experience. We are avail-able for private parties, weddings, etc. or come check us out at PINZ everyThursday from 9pm - 1am

719-231-2946Email: [email protected]

REAL ESTATETINA PETERSON ABR-GRI-ePRO

Remax Advantage Realty719-460-7614

Are You Looking toBuy or Sell?

www.ColoradoHomesMarket.com

FENCINGLAW FENCE CO.

20 YRS experience building and repairing all types of fence

FREE ESTIMATES 719-520-5538

[email protected]

LANDSCAPING

COLORADO CUSTOM ROCK LANDSCAPING INC.Licensed and insured

Serving the Front Range area for over 30 yrs.Commercial & residential landscaping services

ccrlandscaping.comCall for a FREE Estimate! 719.598.6871

PAINTING

CertaPro PaintersResidential And Light-Commercial

Interiors, Exteriors And Decks(719) 475-1616www.certapro.com

Painting • Passion • Professionalism

ROOFING

CAMPBELL ROOFING INC.Serving Colorado Since 1984

Licensed and InsuredMember of BBB and Chamber430 Beacon Lite Rd., Ste 110

719-573-9395

PRIME ROOFING, INC.Your local Monument Roofer

24 Years of Experience working for youLicensed and InsuredMember of the BBB Call: 719-599-4020

ACCOUNTANT

THE WALSH COMPANY430 Beacon Lite Road #155 Monument 481-6555 - [email protected]

Individual and Business Tax Returns. Payroll, bookkeeping and fi nancial

statement accounting services.

By Sam Mazzotta

BUCKLE UP PETS FOR

SAFETY

Here we are, in the peak of the summer travel season. How many of you will be travel-

ing with your pets? Did you know that 82 percent of dogs in the United States travel in the car regularly and go on vacation with their families?

That’s a great statistic from the APP-MA, and it shows that pets are, more than ever before, considered part of the family.

A more sobering statistic, however, is that of all those dogs, 98 percent of them travel in the car unrestrained. This according to Bark Buckle UP, a nonprofi t organization whose aim is to educate pet owners in the U.S. and Canada about traveling safely with their pets.

Bark Buckle UP is anxious to get the

Paws Corner

word out about making sure your pet is safely restrained while in the car. In a 35-mph collision, a 60-pound pet can become a 2,700-pound projectile -- possibly injuring the pet and other occupants. Securing a pet in the car can be a lifesaver in many ways.

Pet owners can learn more about how to safely restrain a dog or other pet while traveling by visiting www.bark-buckleup.com. There’s also a free pet safety kit being offered on the Web site -- owners will need to register on the site (at no charge) to receive the kit, which provides a customized pet ID card and a “fi rst responder” decal that can be affi xed to the passenger window to indicate a pet is inside.

The site also offers a number of trav-el safety items, including seat belt/leash harnesses, carriers for small pets, even life vests for boating pets. Check it out today, and learn more about keeping your pet safe every time you travel.

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


JEMMA IS A TRULY A GEM!Please take a moment and read

about Jemma. Jemma is about 4 months old. We think she is

part Dachshund and we are clueless on the other part (s). She is brown and has darker brown down her back.

She came to us with her 2 brothers who are listed on our website. She wants

to be with people. Right now she has had very little training. We are trying to leash train all 3. Jemma, as far as we know, has not been abused but hasn’t received much attention. Jemma might not be good with small children as she still plays rough. She will also need a secure fenced in yard. Jemma loves to run and run! and is very fast! She will need training and seems eager to learn and eager to be with a family. We don’t know if she enjoys the company of cats.

If you think you would like to bring Jemma into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Rescue located in Calhan. Our phone number is 541-

3099 but you might need to use the 719 area code.

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.

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” -Mark Twain

“Dogs bark at the moon just to keep humans guessing.”

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SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND DINING GUIDE

Jasmine GardenChinese Restaurant

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Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pmFriday & Saturday: 11:00am - 9:30pmSunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm

DINE-IN • TAKE-OUT

Delicious Traditional Chinese Food

Jasmine Garden is the perfect place if you are looking for high quality, healthy and tasty Chinese food without the high prices.

Our customers enjoy our food and service because we are friendly and prepare delicious Chinese dishes using only the best and most fresh ingredients, served in generous portions, so you can be sure to leave full and satisfied.

Stop in and try our delicious food. You can dine-in or take-out your food to enjoy it in your home or office.

LUNCH SPECIALS

Served with Soup, Egg Roll, Fried or Steamed Rice and Fortune Cookie

11:00AM - 3:00PM

Voted

“Best of the Springs”Colorado Springs Gazette

FRESH FISHFish overnighted weekly from Lake of the Woods

or Rainy Lake, Minnesota or Ontario

Larkspur Pizzaria & Cafe

Best Pizza, Calzones, Italian Food,Panini Sandwiches and Much More!

FISH SPECIAL DINE IN SPECIAL

FOR TWO PEOPLE

2 Walleye Dinnerswith Wild Rice

or Baked Potato& Vegetable

$29.95

FOR FOUR PEOPLE

18” Extra Large Pizza with 64 oz.

Pitcher of Beer or4 Sodas (FREE REFILL)

(Coors Light or Bud)or combination of the above

$15.95

10 minutes from Monument Exit 172 going North - Follow sign

303-681-2090Delivering 7 Days a Week

Open Weekdays 11 am - 9 pm • Sat - Sun 11 am - 10 pm

Coupon must be presented Coupon must be presented

BIG CITY BURRITO SPECIALS

Daily Special only $4.99 “fl avor of the day”Regular size burrito & medium drink

Phat Tuesday only $3.99

Regular size Potato Burrito & medium drink

Saturday and Sunday Breakfast til 3PMOur delicious breakfast burritos are now served til 3pm

So it’s OK if you want to sleep in.

Family Size for only $19.99 after 4:00PM nightlyFour regular size burritos, four medium drinks and one

family size order of chips and salsa

- Let us cater your next event -

Call about our whole sale pricing,catering and free deliveries.

719-481-134515932 Jackson Creek Pkwy. Monument, CO

In the Monument Marketplace south of Blockbuster and east of The Home Depot

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Monday - Friday7:30 am - 8pm

Saturday - Sunday8am - 8pm

The Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake offers a great atmosphere for families.

Come see the train, and join them on Saturday nights for a chance to win great prizes.

Bingo starts at 6:15PM every Sat-urday with the fi rst 3 games. The purchase of a meal, appetizer or an alcoholic beverage will get you a free bingo card. Prizes consist of a free soda, sandwich, appetizer, dessert, 1/2 burrito or an ice cream from the Rock House.

So, come join them this Saturday, and bring the whole family for a great time!

IT’S BINGO AT THE DEPOT!

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SNIPPETZ® DINING GUIDE

www.eatatrosies.com

SERVINGBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 2

SHRIMP, WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD

Get this fresh, protein-rich summer sal-ad on the table in just 20 minutes.

4 tablespoons prepared lemon and chive dressing1 pound large shelled and deveined shrimp1 bag (5 to 6 ounces) mixed baby greens3 cups (from about 1 1/2 pounds with rind) diced (1 1/2-inch chunks) seedless water-melon2 ounces (1/3 cup) crumbled feta cheese

1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 table-spoon dressing on medium 1 minute. Add

shrimp and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque throughout, stirring occasionally.2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss mixed greens, diced watermelon and remain-ing 3 tablespoons dressing until evenly coated. To serve, divide salad among 4 serving plates and top with shrimp and crumbled feta.

• Each serving: About 280 calories, 14g total fat (3g saturated), 185mg choles-terol, 415mg sodium, 12g total carbohy-drate, 1g dietary fi ber, 27g protein.

For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhouse-keeping.com/recipefi nder/.

(c) 2009 Hearst Communications, Inc.All rights reserved

AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATEPARTIES AND CATERING

75 Hwy 105 Palmer Lake719-481-2222

Open Nightly at 4:30

La Zingara

Daily Specials

Sunday

“Sunday Supper”

Lasagna, Baked Ravioli,

Manicotti

$10.95

Monday

“Pick a Parmigiana”

Veal, Chicken or Eggplant

$9.95

Tuesday“Coupon Crazy”We will honor anyrestaurant’s valid couponWednesday“Man Vs. Food”All you can eat Lasagna$11.95Thursday“Thirsty 33 Thursday”1/3 OFFall bottled wine

PATIO NOW OPEN!

Casual Cuisinefor the Whole Family

A Second Cup

13860 Gleneagle Dr., Gleneagle

481-6446

www.asecondcup.netOpen 7 Days a Week

6:00am - 9:00pm

Enjoy our covered patio,with a beautiful view of Pikes Peak

COFFEE CUP CAFÉTEMPORARILY CLOSED

Due to fi re damage. It will be 3-6 months before we can reopen. Please support our other location, A Second Cup, and contin-ue to support other local Tri-Lakes busi-nesses while we work to reopen.

Thank you, Wendy & Jeremy Diggins

ALL YOU CAN EAT

CRABEVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

PRIME RIBON FRIDAY NIGHTS

5PM - 9PM$ 10.99

411 Hwy. 105 • Monument, CO 80132(719) 481-3287

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SNIPPETZ® DINING GUIDE

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

TakeOut

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

Sunday through Thursday 11:00 - 3:30Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 8:00

481-TOOT 8 6 6 8

488-3019or www.thewineseller.net

“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

& Tasting Tips

brought to youby

Dirk atThe Wine Seller

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

24 Hwy. 105 in Palmer Lake

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 10AM - 10PM

Rock House Ice Cream 488-6917

Serving Anne & Mann’s Gourmet Ice Cream

CAJUN & BARBQFare

Dine-in or Take-outTuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm

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

Website: BAYOUBARBQ.COM

BAYOUBARBQ

WEDNESDAY ISCATFISH DAY!

CORN & AVOCADO RELISH

4 ea Diced Avocados ½ c Diced Red Onions1 c Corn 2 ea Diced Tomato½ c Diced Green Chilies¼ c Chopped Cilantro 1 tsp Ground Cumin1 tsp Oregano1 tsp Garlic Powder2 tsp Onion Powder½ tsp Tabasco1½ tsp Kosher salt½ c Olive Oil

1. Place all of the ingredients, except avocados, in a bowl and mix well.2. Add in the avocados and mix without smash-ing the avocado.

Avocados are on the cheep side in the stores right now so you have to enjoy them as much as you can. This relish is great with corn chips but you

can try it on a cheeseburger with bacon, or anything you might put salsa on. I cheated and used frozen corn but

you can try roasting your corn on the grill when you roast your green chilies to add a nice roasted fl avor.

Make sure when you are picking out avocados that you get ones that are darker in color that slightly give when pressed with your fi nger. They are too ripe when they have indentations or when pressed they make an inden-tation. You also don’t want an avocado that is too green and hard unless you don’t plan to use them for a few days. It generally takes 3 to 5 days for one to ripen at room temp. Avocados are a fruit so they should never be refrigerated before they are cut into. If you do get an avocado before it is ripe, any refrigeration will prevent the ripening process to the point that it will never ripen.

If you try to stay away from them because they are high in fat, remember that it is the good fat, the monounsatu-rated fat, in them that is so good for the body. It is the fat that will condition our hair and skin. It is also the fat that is good for our hart.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!

TOUCHY-FEELY

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

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

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Palmer Lake, CO

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E-mail: [email protected]

or

Funder Enlightening, Inc.PO Box 789

Monument, CO 80132

Visa / Mastercard / Check

On 12 acres, 1 mile south west of Monument City Limits. Barn with power, water and locking tack room. Easy access to National Forest trails. Feeding twice daily in winter, once daily in summer. Winter $300/mo, Summer $200/mo. Call Rick: 481-6660

AFFORDABLEHORSE BOARDING

HELP WANTED

LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNERFull time, Adobe Design Suite

Experience. Photo retouch skills.Fun working environment.

Call 487-1779See:

www.kirklandphotography.com Click on Job opportunities

CHILD CARE

SUBARUS!

We specialize in used,reconditioned and current model

ROOMS for RENT

ROOM FOR RENTAccess to entire house. Handicap friendly. Near Safeway in Monument. Great atmosphere - clean and bright.

All utilities PAID! $600 mo.Call Jacque at 719-359-0771

MONUMENT FAMILY PRACTICE

Seeking certifi ed medical assis-tant two work full time in our of-fi ce. Certifi cation or registration required. One year experience in a family practice environment preferred. Experience/knowledge of patient assessment and docu-mentation required. Profi ciency in clinical skills such as: injections, vitals, and measurements.

Email resume to:[email protected],or fax to: (719) 590-1360

PALMER LAKE OFFICE/STORE

400 sq. ft. $450 per month + utilities. NS, NP. Palmer Lake 1,1150 sq ft upstairs apt. $800 per month + utilities. NS, NP.

Call 481-2671 for appointment.

SPACE for RENT

DO YOU NEEDA NANNY ANYTIME

OVER THE SUMMER?I am an 18 year old experienced

babysitter that loves kids.Call Kara at (719) 310-1520.

ROOM FOR RENTAll utilities and washer & dryer furnished. Month to month lease. Rent $375. No pets or smoking (or smoking pets!)

719-481-1361 or 719-488-0083

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The concert will be held Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. Bring friends and food and enjoy the performance on the Armstrong Quad at Colorado College. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved to Armstrong

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About the World Music SeriesThe World Music Series at PPLD was initiated in 2005 as a way to create cross-cultural awareness in the Pikes Peak region through a series of visual and performing arts presentations from around the world. This event is presented by Pikes Peak Library District in partnership with Colorado College and KRCC.

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ANSWER: We have two circulatory sys-tems. Everyone knows the blood circula-tory system. Few know the lymph circu-latory system. Lymph is the watery part of blood that oozes out of blood vessels and bathes all body cells and tissues. It provides nutrition and protection. Lymph vessels -- similar to arteries and veins but more delicate -- are open-ended affairs that suction lymph fl uid and eventually return it to the circulation. On its journey back to the main circulation, lymph fl uid passes through lymph nodes, which remove from

it foreign material and germs.Anything that disrupts the return of fl uid back to the circulation causes swelling -- lymphedema. In your case, the disruption was breast surgery with removal of lymph nodes. About 15 percent of women who undergo such breast surgery develop lym-phedema of the arm on the side of the re-moved breast.Early treatment of lymphedema prevents permanent changes from happening. Arm elevation encourages drainage out of the arm. Elastic garments squeeze lymph fl uid back into the main circulation. Compres-sion pumps are another way to mobilize the fl uid.A special kind of massage, performed by a trained therapist, can effectively promote drainage of lymph fl uid. It’s called manual lymphatic drainage, and practicing thera-pists are found in about every section of the country. The National Lymphedema Network can put you in touch with such a therapist and can provide you with infor-mation on this condition. You can reach the network at 1-800-541-3259 and on the Web at www.lymphnet.org.The booklet on edema and lymphedema provides details on both these common conditions. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 106W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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Here is information about the fi rst step in the project.

Call for Poetry SubmissionsThe Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble, the Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project, and the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts announce a call for poetry submissions for Voice, Verse, and Vision: an Arts Collaboration 2010

Background:Founded in 1992 by Deborah Teske, The Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble (CVAE) is a regionally acclaimed chamber choir dedicated to the presentation of exceptional choral music and committed to community involvement. Voice, Verse, and Vision is a collaborative project for poets, visual artists, composers, and singers, resulting in a combined concert performance, live poetry recitation, and gallery show. CVAE has presented Voice, Verse, and Vision six times since its inception in 2002. The project gained national recognition when it earned the prestigious Chorus America Education Outreach Award in 2003. The project also received the Pikes Peak Arts Council Arts/Business/Education award in that same year. For Voice, Verse, and Vision 2010, CVAE is honored to be partnering with the Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project and the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts.

How the project worksPoetry is the starting point for the process. Poetry submissions will be accepted

throughout July and August 2009. In early September, 12 poems will be chosen for inclusion in this year’s project. The selected poems will then be adopted by composers and visual artists to use as inspiration for new works of their own. Three or four of the poems will be chosen by composers. All 12 poems will be selected by at least one visual artist, with the fi nal goal being 3-4 visual representations of each poem in the gallery show. A performance of the fi nal event, featuring new music, live poetry recitation, and the gallery show, will take place at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts in Palmer Lake, CO at 7:30 p.m. on April 9, 2010. A possible second performance is being considered on Saturday, April 10.

Submission Guidelines, Poetry Selection and Notifi cation Submit up to three poems, each up to 40 lines long, with content suitable for the general public, either in the body of an e-mail to [email protected] or to VVV c/o CoPPER, P.O. Box 190, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. Poems will not be returned.

Include your full name, e-mail address, and phone number with your submission, and indicate whether or not you are willing to read your own poem in the performance if selected.

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. ENTERTAINERS: What was the name of Ozzie Osbourne’s band before he went solo?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many toes does a hippopotamus have?

3. MEASUREMENTS: How many miles are run in a 5K (kilometer) footrace?

4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Io-nian Sea located?

5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many colleges are housed at Cam-bridge University?

6. ASTROLOGY: What is the sym-bol of the Gemini sign?

7. LITERATURE: Who wrote the story “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”?

8. MUSIC: What musical instru-ment does the sousaphone most resemble?

9. MOVIES: Who said, “Come with me if you want to live!”

10. SCIENCE: What is another word for molten rock in the Earth’s crust

1. Name the fi rst major-league player to have more than 600 doubles, 250 home runs, 3,000 hits and 400 stolen bases for his career.2. True or false: Pitcher Nolan Ryan recorded the most strike-outs in the decades of the 1970s and 1980s.3. When was the last time be-fore 2008 that the University of Alabama’s football team won 12 games in a season?4. In 2007-08, Orlando’s Dwight Howard became the youngest player to win the NBA regular-season rebounding title (22 years, 130 days). Who had been the youngest?5. The Avalanche have been in Col-orado for 14 NHL seasons. How many times have they missed the playoffs (not including the 2004-05 NHL lockout)?6. Which school won the fi rst NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship in 1971?7. When was the last time before 2009 (Rachel Alexandra) that a fi lly won the Preakness?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. What was Elvis Presley’s fi rst hit?

2. Name the singer who had hits with “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Only the Lonely” and “Run-ning Scared.”

3. Which artist had a No. 1 hit with “Mr. Big Stuff” in 1971? What other hit songs did she have?

4. What do the initials stand for in k.d. lang’s name?

5. Name the Rude Boys’ 1991 R&B chart topper.

6. Which group had a hit with “Play That Funky Music”?

New DVD Releases forWeek of August 3, 2009

PICK OF THE WEEK“The Machine Girl” (Remix) -- Direc-tor Noboru Iguchi’s cult grindhouse hit “The Machine Girl” gets a two-disc re-release this week. “The Machine Girl” is a gory, over-the-top action comedy about a schoolgirl whose arm is cut off by some gangsters. She is befriended

by a pair of mechanics who graft a huge machine gun to her stump. She then teams up with the chainsaw-packin’ mama of a boy who was murdered by the same gangsters -- who are equipped with fl ying guillotines and drill bras.

I’m not sure why this DVD is labeled a “remix” since you’re getting the same movie as the original. The only difference is the addition of an extra disc that contains a follow-up spinoff fi lm, “Machine Girlite,” which stars a bikini-clad cutie who can attach a va-riety of automatic weapons to different parts of her body. Fans of “Tokyo Gore Police” will defi nitely want this set to tide them over until Iguchi’s 2010 re-lease of “RoboGeisha,” which, if you

haven’t seen the trailer yet, looks like it will mess you up for life.

ALSO THIS WEEK“Race to Witch Mountain” -- Dwayne “The Artist Formerly Known as The Rock” Johnson stars in this Disney reimagining of the classic 1970s movie series. Johnson plays a cabdriver who must drive two kids to a remote loca-tion in the Nevada desert. He discovers that the children are aliens on a mission to save the Earth. Johnson gets some help from a UFO expert (the always gorgeous and awesome Carla Gugino) as the gang tries to avoid the clutches of an evil government dude (Ciaran Hinds) and a killer cyborg. “Race to Witch Mountain” isn’t one of Disney’s

(or Dwayne Johnson’s) best fi lms, but it’s just good enough to recommend as a fun family rental for a rainy Saturday afternoon.

TV SERIES“Tim and Eric Awesome Show,

Great Job!” Season Three“Agatha Christie’s Marple” Series 4

“Project Runway” Season Five “Flight of the Conchords”

The Complete Second Season “The Love Boat” Season Two, Vol. 2

“Adventures of Black Beauty”Season Two

“Days That Shook the World”The Complete Second Season


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) Technology snafus tax your patience. But before you throw that computer or other bulky hard-ware into the trash, take a deep breath and call someone knowledgeable for help.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t be too upset if your generosity goes unap-preciated. These things happen, and rather than brood over it, move on. A new friend could open up some exciting new possi-bilities.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A loved one helps you get through an especially diffi -cult emotional situation. Spend the week-end immersed in the body and soul restor-ative powers of music and the other arts.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You are pretty much in charge of what you want to do this week. However, it might be a good idea to keep an open mind regarding sug-gestions from people you know you can trust.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Another chance to shine (something always dear to the Lion’s heart) might be resented by others. But you earned it, so enjoy it. The weekend brings news about a family mem-ber.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A suggestion that never took off could be-come viable again. Dust it off, update it if necessary, and resubmit it. In your personal life, a new relationship takes an “interest-ing” turn.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confronting a new challenge to your stated position could work to your advantage by settling all doubts once you’re able to pres-ent a solid defense backed up by equally solid facts.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You enjoy doing nice things for others. But this is a good time to do something nice for yourself as well. You might want to start by planning a super-special getaway week-end.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Some changes you feel you need to make might be reasonable and appropriate. But others might lead to new problems. Think things through carefully before you act.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Good instincts usually keep the sure-footed Goat on the right path. So, what oth-ers might see as stubbornness on your part, in fact refl ects your good sense of what is worth supporting.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A period of introspection could lead to some surprising conclusions -- and also equally surprising changes -- involving a number of your long-held positions on sev-eral issues.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The fi nancially practical Pisces might want to take a sensible approach to spending as well as investing. Being prudent now pays off later. A romantic situation moves into another phase.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of curi-osity keeps you continually alert for what’s new about people, places and things.


AUGUST 3, 2009

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The 1957 “Jailhouse Rock” came out at the same time as the movie of the same name.2. Roy Orbison. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and died the next year.3. Jean Knight. “Mr. Big Stuff” was her only hit.4. Kathryn Dawn. Lang decided to use all low-ercase letters for her name. Thus far she’s had four Grammy wins.5. “Written All Over Your Face” also hit No. 16 on the pop chart and netted the group a Billboard award for R&B single of the year.6. Wild Cherry. While the song was huge on the pop and R&B charts, and the group was named Best Pop Group of the year, they never man-aged to continue their original success.

1. Black Sabbath2. Four on each foot

3. 3.1 miles4. Between southern Italy and Greece

5. 316. The twins

7. Edgar Allan Poe8. Tuba

9. Arnold Schwarzenegger in“Terminator 2: Judgment Day”

10. Magma

1. Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros (1988-2007).2. True -- 2,678 in the ‘70s and 2,167 in the ‘80s.3. It was 1994.4. Dolph Schayes was 22 years, 226 days old when he won the rebounding title in 1950-51.5. Twice -- 2007 and 2009.6. Cornell, which beat Maryland in the fi nal.

7. Nellie Morse in 1924.

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Is there a “generation gap” today? In some ways, it’s possible. While many baby boomers are happy just

to understand the basics of Facebook, “Millennials” are busy texting and twittering. And yet when it comes to investing, baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1962), Generation X (1963 – 1981) and Millennials (1982 – 2001) may have a lot in common.

Specifi cally, to achieve their long-term goals, these groups should structure their investment portfolios to provide some growth potential. However, due to their age differences, they may need to take different approaches in how they invest for growth. Let’s take a look at all three groups:

Millennials — One of your biggest objectives may be to save enough money for a down payment on a house. For this short-term goal, you may want an investment whose value won’t fl uctuate too much. At the same time, don’t ignore the need to save for retirement, even though it’s likely decades away. Contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, and if you still have money available, consider opening an IRA. And you may want to fund these accounts with an appropriate amount of growth-oriented investments, such as stocks or stock-based vehicles. (Keep in mind, though, that the value of these investments will fl uctuate over time, sometimes signifi cantly, and there’s no guarantee you won’t lose any principal.)

Generation X — Retirement is becoming

more of a reality — so if you have been underutilizing your 401(k) and IRA, now may be a good time to ratchet up your contributions. And although you have less time to make up for market drops than your Millennial co-workers, you’re not out of time, either — so you still need to invest for growth potential. Nonetheless, you may want to include a higher percentage of bonds and other fi xed-income vehicles in your portfolio, especially if you’re an older Gen X’er.

Baby Boomers — Retirement is coming at you pretty quickly. And it’s both a short-term and a long-term goal, because even though you may be leaving your career in just a few years, you could spend two or even three decades in retirement, starting a new career, going back to school or pursuing other interests you haven’t had time to pursue. So you’re faced with a paradox: On one hand, you don’t want to invest too heavily in high-growth vehicles, because these are the most risky — and a market downturn could cause the value of your portfolio to drop just when you need to start tapping into your investments. But you can’t become too conservative and put all your money in fi xed-income vehicles, because over time these investments may lose value to infl ation — which means you’ll lose purchasing power. Consider investing in quality stocks, which have growth potential, along with a good mix of bonds, Treasury bills, certifi cates of deposit and other vehicles that may offer the potential for both current income and preservation of principal.

Your need for investment growth never really disappears. But at different stages of your life, you’ll have to balance this need against competing interests — so review your fi nancial situation regularly, and make the right moves at the right times.

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The current issue has information on scams involving foreclosure res-

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Court, or by agreement of the parties. This article assumes that all the parties and the children are living in Colorado, and that the current child support order was made by a Colorado Court. If your child support order was made by a Court in another state, a Colo-rado Court may not be able to change the order.

In order for child support to be modifi ed, there must be a “substantial and continuing change in circum-stances”. A substantial change is defi ned as a change of more then 10% of the current amount. For ex-ample, if the amount of the current order is $100 per month, to qualify, the change has to result in an in-crease or decrease of at least $10.

The change in circumstances must also be continu-ing. If you are temporarily laid off, you probably won’t be able to get your child support modifi ed, be-cause there is a good chance you will be going back to work soon.

The type of change that usually results in a modifi -

cation involves a change in the incomes of the parties. If the change in the incomes of one or both of the parties will result in more than a 10% change in the amount of the child support, the amount will be modifi ed. Another typical circumstance often resulting in a modifi cation involves emancipation of one of the children. For child support purposes, “emancipation” means that a child has turned 19 years of age, or has become self-supporting.

Child support calculations are income driven. An increase in your expenses does not mean you are going to be eligible for a modifi ca-tion. For example, if your income does not change, and you buy a bigger house with a big-ger monthly mortgage, it does not mean you are going to be eligible to have your child support

modifi ed, even though your disposable income has signifi cantly decreased.

If you are eligible for a child support modifi cation, it pays to act swiftly. The modifi cation will be made retroactive only to the date your motion to modify is fi led, and not earlier.

Good luck with your child support modifi cation, and remember to get your motion fi led promptly.

This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice concerning your case.

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Northern El Paso County. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is 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 informa-tion and many other articles

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parties. If the change in the incomes of one or both of the parties will result in more than a 10% change in the amount of the child support, the amount will be modifi ed. Another typical circumstance often resulting in a modifi cation involves emancipation of one of the children. For child support purposes, “emancipation” means that a child has turned 19 years of age, or has become self-supporting.

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by Christopher C. Meyer,Attorney at Law, P.C.

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falling around the country,sales have now risen for threemonths in a row in theColorado Springs area.

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In addition to lower prices,buyers are rushing to takeadvantage of a federal taxcredit that covers up to $8,000for first-time buyers.

Home sales must be complet-ed by the end of November forbuyers to take advantage.

Historically low interest rateshelped push home sales totheir highest level sinceNovember, the CommerceDepartment reported Monday.

A glimmer of hope in the localand national economies arealso reasons lower-pricedresales and new homes areselling.

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Buyers are eagerly takingadvantage of bargain pricesand lower interest rates,which is a clear sign thatthe real estate market mayfinally be bouncing back,say economists.

We saw an increase in newhome sales in the last monththat rose above the last 8years statistics.

The housing market inColorado Springs isn't as hotas it was in years past, but

there are signs of recovery.

Some lower priced homes areselling within days and weeksinstead of months.

Price AND Condition still bothplay in important role in whichhomes are selling.

Higher priced homes are stillstruggling with "days on mar-ket" far above what any of uswould like.

While home prices are still

has played a central role inthe U.S. recession, now thelongest since World War II.

"The worst of the housingrecession is now behind us,"said David Resler, chief econ-omist at Nomura Securities.

As with the overall economy,the real estate market recov-ery is likely to be slow andsteady, which is the healthiestway to rebuild a strong econo-my.

At the current sales pace,there are enough new homesfor sale to last nearly ninemonths.

That statistic is getting closerand closer to the six-monthmark that indicates a balancedmarket.

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