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“Working for someone else is nothing like being an entrepreneur and the boss of your own busi-ness. To become an entrepreneur requires a dif-ferent plan or map. You’ll be taking a different road, to a different destination.” -Noel Peebles, Author

March 29th of every year is marked as National Mom-and-Pop Busi-ness Owners Day. At Snippetz,

we think the celebration should last the entire week! It’s the small business own-ers who work tirelessly day in and day out to provide products and services needed by our communities.

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THIS WEEK IN SNIPPETZCover Story

FEATURE ARTICLESStrange But True... 5

Senior News Line... 5

Moments In Time... 8

How To Wiggle Out of The Mud... 11

Robin’s Rap... 22

STYLE PAGE 7Kims Korner

SNIPPETZ BUSINESSDIRECTORY 12

The Place To Find Local Businesses on

the Go!

HEALTH AND WELLNESSPAGES 10-11

Diet Center Health Bulletin... 11

The Doctor Is In... 12

To Your Good Health... 12

THE DINING GUIDE PAGES 13-15Gretchen’s Goodies... 14

Patricia’s Café... 15

Vino-Bits... 15

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Financial Focus ... 16

Dollars and Sense... 17

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SNIPPETZ IS HAPPY TO HAVE MOM AND POP GIVE US THE BUSINESS!

The National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day was started by the son of Ruth’s

Hat Shop owners who started their store in 1939 in Everett, Mass. This mom and pop eventually grew to a 10,000 sq. ft. location with a rev-enue stream of $2 million, selling not only hats but women’s specialty clothing. The store closed in 1997.

WHO IS MOM AND POP?The term “Mom-and-Pop Busi-ness” refers to a business operated by a single family with 10 or less employees or most likely no em-ployees. These businesses have historically been called “Mom-and-Pop” because they were started by husband and wife teams who would continue to operate the business to-gether, possibly employing other family members to help. Nowadays, Mom-and-Pop can mean mom, pop, father-son, mother-daughter, close friends and signifi cant others. Nonetheless, the business is small and operated by few people.

Mom-and-Pop shops were once the mainstay of the American economy and the cornerstone of neighbor-hoods. Typically, mom and pop owned the corner drug store which not only housed the pharmacy, but also sold over-the-counter medica-tions, gifts and other notions. Many times the drugstore also offered a soda fountain making it a hub for social activity. Oftentimes the phar-macist was the owner.

Across the street from the drugstore might be the mom-and-pop general store which carried just about ev-erything the drugstore didn’t have – household cleaning products, canned and dry goods, fabrics and books. Similar to the local drug-store, everyone went to the general store, making it a center for social activity for townspeople.

STILL GOING STRONGContrary to popular belief, the big box stores have NOT closed up ev-ery mom-and-pop entity it builds next door to. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in Colorado alone there are over 385,000 “non-em-ployee entities” representing over $17 million in receipts. Non-em-ployee entities are those which are individuals or sole proprietorships that do not pay employment taxes. Many of these businesses are con-sidered “microbusinesses” which

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are the very smallest and may operate out of pri-vate homes.

For small businesses with employees:

• Those with less than 10 employees are the top job providers in the country with those with be-tween 10 and 20 employees being the second top job providers.

• About 80 percent of companies in the U.S. have fewer than 10 employees.

In general, family businesses are still the back-bone of American business. Consider this:

• In the U.S., businesses with less than 500 em-ployees represent about half of the Gross Do-mestic Product.

• About 37 percent of Fortune 500 companies are family-owned businesses. Think Wal-Mart, Ford, Firestone, Levi Strauss and DuPont.

WHY WE STILL LOVETHE MOM-AND-POP STORE

The small business has stayed alive because it doesn’t compete head-on with the big box stores. The Mom-and-Pop’s can offer:

• Unique products rather than the typical item offered at every large chain store

• Personal service – a telephone answered by a real person, an owner who greets you by name when you enter their place of business, an em-ployee who knows what “your usual” order is!

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• Knowledgeable employees – ei-ther the owner or their few employ-ees know their products and know what their customers want.

• Special orders don’t upset us – need help fi nding a special gift that no one else has, or need your food cooked to your dietary restrictions? The mom-and-pop is the answer.

WHY MOM AND POPS LOVE BEING

MOM AND POPSIndependence, independence, in-dependence. Surveys have shown that moms and pops choose to leave their company jobs for the sake of being their own bosses. They want to be independent – making their own choices, making their own decisions and taking risks in an ef-fort to reap the rewards. And some-times those rewards can be simply the independence itself along with being able to support their families comfortably without any intent to become millionaires. However, the sacrifi ces can be numerous – long hours, fi nancial ups and downs and

sometimes missing out on impor-tant family activities.

Look Around…

Mom-and-pop businesses are ev-erywhere you look, and eager to have you as a customer. Here are a few close by:

• The Rock House (ice cream) owned by Jeanine• Nationwide Floor and Window Coverings owned by Kim and Rich-ard• Rosie’s Diner owned by AB and Ken• Tri-Lakes Diet Center owned by Tom and Lynne• Furniture Connections owned by Stacey and Dale• Bodhicitta Bakery owned by Gretchen and Jason• Second Street Art Market and Wine Bar owned by Heather and Doug• The Depot Restaurant owned by Alicia• Tri-Lakes Printing owned by Bill and Kathy• Customer’s Choice Cleaning Ser-vice owned by Mona

and so many more, we just don’t

have the room to list them all.

And a few locals who have experi-enced successful growth by expand-ing to two locations:

• The Coffee Cup and The Second Cup owned by Jeremy

• Bella Panini and Bayou BarBQ owned by KT and Pat

• Serrano’s Coffee owned by Carl and Alaine

WANT TO STARTA SMALL BUSINESS?

You’re in luck because there are resources aplenty, starting with the U.S. Small Business Administra-tion (SBA), an independent agency of the federal government which is there to assist small businesses in starting up, building and growing.

The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofi t organization offering free counseling to small businesses throughout the country through vol-unteer retired business people.

Both of these organizations can help lead a business with a suc-

cessful startup through all possible phases by providing a roadmap. Their websites provide valuable in-formation and links to a vast array of services.

SOME UNIQUE SMALL BUSINESS NAMES

Heard of any of these?

• Doody Calls (pet waste manage-ment)• Pizza My Heart• Mama Zuma’s Revenge (chips)• Booked Solid (used bookstore)• A Den of Antiquity

Some of the best have come from television and movies:

• “Shrek 2” – Burger Prince, Far-bucks, Saxxon Fifth Avenue

• “Futurama” – Stinky Stork Dia-per Service, Hip Joint (night club), Rook Takes Pawnshop

• “The Simpsons” – Dudley Do Drugs (pharmacy), Java the Hut (coffee shop), Turn Your Head and Coif (hair salon), Eye Caramba (eye clinic)

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STRANGEBUTTRUEBy Samantha Weaver

• President Abraham Lincoln’s widow, Mary Todd Lincoln, did not attend her husband’s funeral.

• It was Nobel Prize-winning French poet, journalist and novelist Anatole France who gave the fol-lowing sage advice: “Never lend books -- nobody ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are those which people have lent me.”

• Have you ever had your IQ tested? If not, I’m sure you’ve wondered how your intelligence would rate on that well-known scale. Famed theoretical physicist Albert Ein-stein had an IQ of 160. The highest recorded IQ is 210, with that brain belonging to a Korean named Kim Ung-Yong.

• There are so many Swedes and people of Swedish descent in Min-nesota that the Scandinavian coun-try created a holiday for them: Sweden celebrates Minnesota Day every Aug. 12.

• There are 147,000 identifi ed spe-cies of moth.

• If you’re visiting San Luis Obispo County in California and want to check out a book at the local li-brary, you’d better be sure to take a shower fi rst. It’s legal there for library offi cials to kick out anyone who is deemed to have offensive body odor.

• American bank robber Pretty Boy Floyd got his start in crime early, robbing a grocery store at the ten-der age of 14.

• In the Eastern European coun-try of Belarus, the names of the months can be quite descriptive. Their word for February, for exam-ple, means “angry month,” April is “beautiful month,” June is “red month,” September is “blooming month” (which seems odd, since most things bloom in the spring), October is “fi res month” and No-vember is “falling leaves month.”

***Thought for the Day: “Electricity is actually made up of extremely tiny particles called electrons, that you cannot see with the naked eye unless you have been drinking.” -- Dave Barry

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With the economy slowing down the way it has, it’s no wonder some people

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Also unfortunately, it’s not always easy to tell when you’re faced with a scam.

Sometimes the fraud involves get-ting you to help scammers move money out of a war-torn coun-try, and “you” are the one they’ve picked to trust with their millions. Of course, to show good faith, you need to send them money fi rst.

Rule of thumb: Anytime a stranger

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Then there’s the scam that tries to get you upset about a grandchild. You get a phone call, and the person at the other end says, “This is your grandson. I’m in trouble. Don’t tell my parents.” The hope is that you won’t bother to verify that it really is your grandchild, and that you’ll im-mediately rush down to wire funds to bail him out of his problem.

Rule of thumb: Verify, verify, verify. Don’t send a dime until you do.

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Rule of thumb: Nobody in the court system is going to ask you for that information or intimidate you about jury duty.

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An article in the January 2009 issue of Bowling Center Management asked “can the

bowling center become the new golf course?” The folks over at PINZ in Palmer Lake say, “Yes, absolutely.” Traditionally, business people have used the golf course as a place to court new clients and reward loyal ones. As early as 2003, however, stories were appearing in business journals and even the New York Times indicating that golf had begun to lose its traditional appeal for informal business meetings due to high costs, in terms of both dol-lars spent and time consumed. While entertaining clients and prospects on the golf course still remains a popular choice, some business executives are looking to other ways to combine busi-ness with leisure.As the economy has tightened even more over the past few years, golf is less affordable or practical – especially for smaller business owners who have increased demands on their time and their budgets – while bowling is be-coming an increasingly excellent alter-native for those looking to maximize the money and time they can devote to client development and appreciation.

To be more specifi c, here are some of the advantages of bowling as a busi-ness tool:

• Bowling doesn’t require ongoing membership fees and monthly mini-mum spending like most golf clubs do – at PINZ, for example, 2 games and shoe rental costs only $7.50 per person from noon until 6:00 pm every week-day;• 18 holes on the golf course can con-sume as much as four or fi ve hours, whereas 3 games of bowling can be completed in 1-2 hours, depending upon how many bowl on the same lane

and how much discussion goes on be-tween frames;• Bowling is an “everyone’ sport. Most people have bowled recreation-ally at least several times in their lives and can be enjoy the game regardless of their skill level. • Bowling does not require a large in-vestment in equipment or fees. If one doesn’t have their own ball and shoes, the bowling center provides them for nothing more than a modest fee for shoe rental;• The ability to schedule a bowling meeting is not weather dependent and can be done year-round – whether to escape the summer heat or winter cold and snow – and you don’t have to re-schedule because of rain;• Bowling centers, for the most part all over the country, are no longer the shabby, dingy, often smoke-fi lled plac-es they once were – rather they provide increasingly clean, modern, upscale, and smoke-free environments;• Generally, on weekday afternoons bowling centers are relatively quiet and those bowlers who do come in are often adults only – keeping the atmosphere more quiet and conducive to conduct-ing business than would be the case in the evening hours or on the weekends.So if you, as a business person in the Tri-Lakes area, are looking for an al-ternative way to woo new clients, give a little something back to your current clients or even provide team-building time for your staff, why not give bowl-ing a try? It’s relaxing and fun and we’ve got 24 lanes just waiting for you.For more information about our prices, schedules, meeting space availabil-ity and/or package prices, please give us a call 719-487-7469. Al, Gloria or Debbie would be pleased to help you tailor an afternoon or evening to your specifi c needs.

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Number nine on our list is soft accessories. These are the items that you will use to soften

spaces. Whereas hard accessories defi ne space, soft accessories soften spaces. They include pillows, tablecloths, draperies, runners, throws, fl oral arrangements, plants and candles.

There are a few things to keep in mind. For example, think about your family room and a big entertainment center that sits next to a fi replace with wood blinds on the window. What you see when you look at that is all of these straight lines going horizontally and vertically. I want to break that up to soften the look. Next to the entertainment center, between it and the window, I might put a silk Ficus or a real Ficus, something to break up all of those lines, all of those linear lines in the room.

Your fi replace has a lot of linear lines, especially if you use marble or brick on it. Especially with the mantle, you’ve got so many lines. Break that up by putting a brass pot with some soft greenery to break up the line across the fi replace. You can use these items to break up linear lines. Think about candles and fi re in the fi replace. Those will raise the emotional temperature of your room. Use it to create drama or to create an intimate atmosphere. Think about candles and how they will raise your emotional temperature.

Also, think about scene. Aromatherapy has become very popular now. When you think back into your childhood, there are several fragrances that you will never, ever forget. One of these for me is the smell of oatmeal cooking;

it has an emotional feeling for me. I remember smelling the older couple that babysat while my parents worked when we were at home. The smell of them, and every once in a while, I’ll get a fragrance to bring back that strong remembrance of them and what great times we had.

Your soft accessories are not just visual pieces; they’re for all the senses. Think about the scent of that fi replace. You can just picture it. You can just feel it; you can just smell it.

Think about fl oral arrangements and the many choices today: little ones, big ones, all sorts of different arrangements. Here’s a rule of thumb for a vase and a more formal arrangement: Your fl oral arrangement should be raised up above your vase by one and a half times the size of your vase, if you want to add a more formal look to an arrangement. Also add visual interest to your arrangement by adding marbles, rocks or fruits inside your vase also adding color. The arrangement isn’t only what’s above the vase or the vase, depending on the price, but it’s also what’s inside the vase.

Remember to balance hard and soft accessories in the room because too many hard accessories will end up looking very masculine in character, whereas too many soft accessories will give the room a very feminine, frilly, frou-frou look. Those two things need to be balanced.

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• On April 3, 1776, because it lacked suf-fi cient funds to build a strong navy, the Continental Congress gives privateers per-mission to attack any and all British ships, except for those vessels bringing arms and ammunition or people who intended to settle in the Colonies.

• On April 1, 1924, Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler is sentenced to fi ve years in prison for treason for leading the Nazis’ unsuccessful “Beer Hall Putsch.” Sent to Landsberg jail, he spent his time dictating his autobiography, “Mein Kampf,” and was released after nine months.

• On April 31, 1930, the Motion Picture Producers and Dis-tributors of America formally adopt the Production Code, which imposed strict guidelines on the por-trayal of illegal drug traffi cking, profanity, the portrayal of cler-gy members as comic

characters or villains, and the portrayal of interracial relationships.

• On April 30, 1947, Preston Tucker an-nounces his concept for a new automobile to be named the “Tucker.” His plans called for a rear-mounted engine as powerful as an aircraft motor, a stationary “cyclops” headlight and a steering wheel placed in the center of the car.

• On April 5, 1951, at the end of a highly publicized espionage case, death sentenc-es are imposed against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg after they were found guilty of

conspiring to transmit atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. The only incriminating evi-dence came from a confessed spy who was given a reduced sentence to testify against them.

• On April 4, 1969, the most popular show on TV, “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” is canceled by CBS because the brothers failed to submit an episode to network executives before its broadcast. Among other controversial content in the

show, the network executives objected to antiwar guests, including Pete Seeger, who sang a Vietnam protest song on the air.

• On April 2, 1987, the United States government allows individual states to in-crease the speed limit on rural roads from 55 mph to 65 mph. Since 1973, when Pres-ident Richard Nixon set a federal maxi-mum speed limit of 55 mph, no cars were allowed to exceed this speed.


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HEALTHBULLETIN

NUTRITION TIPS

HOW TOWIGGLEOUT OF THE MUD

By Dr. Ron Ross

PREPARE FOR THE BOOM:IGNITE YOUR

INITIATIVE

George Lane returned to Council Bluffs, Iowa after World War 2 and was unemployed. To

provide for him self he did some prize fi ghting and I’m told he was pretty good at it. But that was a tough way to make a living and he knew that it would not provide him with the future he wanted.

At the time the best future was to get a job on the railroad, though jobs were scarce there because of the high numbers of returning soldiers, but that didn’t stop George. He saw a gang working on the railroad lines south of Council Bluffs, so he went up to the foreman and said, “I’d like to get a job working on the railroad. I’m a hard worker and I can start right now.” The foreman told him they weren’t hiring. Undaunted, George went back the next day and told the foreman the same thing getting the same answer.

On the third day George went to the rail site where the gang was working. This time he didn’t say anything to anyone. He picked up a pick-ax and began to work right along side the other railroad workers.

The foreman told him again they weren’t hiring and he was wasting his time, but George worked anyway. All day George worked harder than

the other men on the gang, so by the end of the day he had attracted the personal attention of the once reluctant foreman.

“Come back tomorrow, George!” said the foreman, “I’ll see to it that you start getting paid. You’re hired.” George worked for the railroad for another 28 years until his retirement.

George ignited his initiative. He didn’t wait for the government to give him a hand out nor did he spend his time fi guring out how many different government programs he might qualify for. George took charge of his own life and took the initiative to work…even without pay…so he could prove he was worthy of employment.

Today we’re watching tens of thousands of people run to the government to get on the dole so they can get their unemployment benefi ts. Many of them think they should be able to live as well on the dole as they did when they were fully employed. They fi gure the government is the answer to their job situation when it’s likely the cause of it.

If you want to improve your life, don’t wait for the government to do something for you. Get out there and do something yourself. Take some initiative. Forward progress is only made when someone takes action and action always precedes accomplishment.

It matters not how smart you are – what matters is what you’re willing to do. Would you do what George Lane did? Would you pick up a pick-ax and start working on a railroad gang just in hope of getting hired? Or would you rather get in line at the unemployment offi ce so you can get your share of the crumbs handed out by the government?

Ignite your initiative. Do today what you were talking about yesterday and tomorrow success will be yours.

Email your comments to [email protected]. For more about Dr. Ross please visit www.MileHighMotivator.com.

©2009 Ronald Ross

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An insightful lookat Health

One of the most important distinctions we try to make with our patients is the dif-

ference between health care and sick care. Our culture has so abused the term “health” That it’s lost its real meaning.

Just look around. The mainstay of many television dramas is the he-roic, lifesaving that takes place in hospitals. Whether the main char-acter is a crusty, ill-tempered doc-tor, over-confi dent emergency room intern or a compassionate surgeon, the underlying message is the same: medicine saves lives.

And it can. But it isn’t health care…

True the fragility of life creates the theater necessary to hold the atten-tion of viewers, so it can be sold to advertisers—the primary purpose of television. But what’s missing from these fantasies is the fact that our so-called health care system is burdened by expensive heroic measures delivered in the last six

months or so of life. These proce-dures are often used to treat disease states caused by years of neglect or poor lifestyle choices.

I mention this because true health care isn’t heroic. Unless you con-sider getting adjusted on a regular basis heroic! Or eating a salad in-stead of a burger. Or climbing the stairs rather than taking the eleva-tor. Or drinking pure water instead of a soda. But if you do take these simple measures, you’re a hero in my book!

The information in this article is provided solely for educational pur-poses and not as medical advice. Please consult a medical or health professional if you have questions about your health. No liability is accepted should you decide to self-treat or self-prescribe.

To set up an appointmentcall Dr. Christy at

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BE STILL, ME RACING

HEARTDEAR DR. DONOHUE: During the night and mostly early in the morning hours, my heart speeds up to 200 beats a minute. There is no pain, but it wakes me up and seems

to happen if I am lying facedown. I sit up and take my pulse, which is about 70 to 72. I feel my heart slowly return to normal in two to three minutes. I have worn a Holter monitor for 24 hours.My doctor says not to worry about it. Do you think I have anything to worry about? -- S.

ANSWER: For readers: A Holter monitor is a device worn externally that records all heartbeats in a given time period. They can be worn for three or more days. The doctor sees on the recording what kind of ab-normal heartbeats occurred.I have to clear something up with you, S. Is your pulse 72 beats a min-ute when you feel your heart beat-ing fast? The heartbeat and the pulse are one and the same. How are you counting your heartbeat?If the episodes occurred while you were being monitored and did not last long, then the doctor can dis-miss it as not being worrisome. He should name the rhythm; ask what it is.If the fast heartbeats occurred at

times you weren’t wearing the monitor, you need to wear it longer so that the rhythm can be identifi ed for what it is. The booklet on heartbeat irregu-larities describes the more com-mon kinds of these beats and how they are treated. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 107W, 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.

***

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: None of my 21 grandchildren has had their tonsils out. All of my seven children did. Is this no longer done? I wish doctors would make up their minds about these things. -- B.B.

ANSWER: When your children were young, it was almost standard practice to remove tonsils as a way to protect against strep throat. We now know this isn’t necessary, and we now have antibiotics to treat strep throat. Children who have repeated strep throat infections still have their ton-sils removed, but the operation is no longer done for prevention.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My hus-band and I take Lipitor. We take it before dinner in the evening. We eat half a grapefruit after breakfast. Is that OK? -- M.L.

ANSWER: You can take Lipitor any time of the day, and you can take it with or without food. It’s one of the statin drugs -- the drugs that are such effective cholesterol-lowerers.Grapefruit and Lipitor are not a good combination. Grapefruit can increase the blood concentration of this drug. It does the same with a few other medicines. This effect of grapefruit lasts for 24 hours, so even letting 12 hours pass before taking the drug after eating grape-fruit doesn’t lessen the chance of this interaction occurring.

***

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

(c) 2009 North America Synd., Inc.All Rights Reserved

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CONSTRUCTION

HOME DECOR

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

215 Chapala Plaza719-487-1406

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

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

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ROOFING

CAMPBELL ROOFING INC.Serving Colorado Since 1984

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HEATWAVESTANNING SALON

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TANNING

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SPOTLIGHTERS ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood-style KaraokeWe keep everything fun and

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719-231-2946Email: [email protected]

Do you have an impossible real estate situation the the Realtors®

cannot or will not help you with?You REALLY need to sell your

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LEATHER GOODS

Are you tired of paying top dollar for the im-ported garbage leather belts, wallets, purs-es, etc.? Our local leather store has quality handcrafted leather products made by local Colorado Springs craftsmen with decades of experience at VERY REASONABLE prices. Crafty Cow Leatherworks is in the heart of Old Colorado City at 2506 W. Colorado Ave.

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JOHN ADAMS & FRIENDS will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 PM for the 7:30 PM show. Tickets are $12 TLCA members and $15 non-members and are available at The Wine Seller (719-481-3019), Covered Treasures Bookstore (719-481-2665) in Monument and TLCA (719-481-0475) in Palmer Lake. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO, 719-481-0475. For further information, visit the website at www.trilakesarts.org

Join John Adams and his band for a magical musical journey through the songs and stories of Rocky Mountain Legend: JOHN DENVER. Sometime late in 1972, John Denver became a big hit in Europe with his very popular song; Take Me Home, Country Roads. Despite his love for Rock & Roll and Beatles’ music, John Adams taste in music changed instantly and he became dedicated to John Denver’s music. Adams was not only inspired and infl uenced by Denver’s music, but also by his work as an environmentalist, humanitarian, his love for children, nature, his commitment to end hunger

in the world and his life-long promotion of peace on the planet. Since John Denver’s passing, John Adams moved to the United States from Holland and has committed himself to keeping Denver’s music alive and will continue John’s musical legacy as long as he is able to sing and perform it. John Adams, living in Silverthorne, Colorado, brings you the opportunity to listen to many of John Denver songs live, like; Sunshine On My Shoulders, Calypso, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Annie’s Song, and of course his signature song, Rocky Mountain High.

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

JOHN ADAMS & FRIENDS IN CONCERTA TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY JOHN DENVER

AT TRI-LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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Winter In Palmer Lake

Daily Specials

Sunday

“Let Them Eat Cake”

Free dessert with the purchase

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

Thursday“Amore Dinner”4 Course meal for two $34.95valid only at Palmer lake locationpromotion expires 3/31/09

“RECKLESS”

Get you dancin’ shoes on and come to the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts FRIDAY NIGHT

JAM on April 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM to listen and dance to “Reckless”. Tick-ets are $5 and only sold at the door. Doors open at 7:00 PM for the 7:30 PM show. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado High-way 105, Palmer Lake, 719-481-0475. For further information, visit the web-site at www.trilakesarts.org .

RECKLESS has enjoyed entertain-ing Colorado audiences for over 15 years. Their music blends smooth harmonies and rich instrumentals. The band plays a wide range of rock-

n-roll from the classic sounds of the Rolling Stones to beautiful ballads of John Prine. Founded by Pat Browne (Guitar, Vocals) and Bob Thompson (Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals), Reckless is also comprised of Bob Smethers (Bass, Dobro, Guitar, Vocals), Dan Mahnke (Drums/Vocals), Terry Weim-er (Vocals), and Dave Weimer (Bass/Guitar). Driving guitar, sweet mando-lin, and delightful dobro will keep you dancing and smiling. Besides remark-able musicianship, Reckless features some of the best singing in Southern Colorado. Blending three and four part harmonies are where Reckless truly excels.

An evening with Reckless is always a great time.

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Inside Sundance Mountain Lodge

Breakfast Specials JOIN US MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FOR FREE COFFEE FROM 6:30 am TILL 8:30 am All You Can Eat Breakfast Club

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St. Patrick’s Day Party

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Food and Drink Specials ALL DAY!

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Andy Clifton March 7th 8:30 PM-12 Am

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Rick StahlSaturday

April 4th 7:30 -11:30

Hump DayHamburger

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Coffee Cup Café

reputation251 Front St, Monument, 488-0663

www.coffeecupmonument.com

Open 7 Days a Week 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

13860 Gleneagle Dr, Gleneagle, 481-6446www.asecondcup.net

Open 7 Days a Week 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

A Second Cup

location

Yields 4 servings

A BANANA SPLITIN A GLASS!

Yum!Sauce:2 oz. semisweet chocolate4 T. corn syrup1 T. butter1 T. Brandy

Sundae:4 bananas

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2. Peel and slice the banan-as. Place the cream in a large bowl and whip until just hold-ing its shape. Place a scoop of ice cream in the bottom of 4

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We are now fi nishing the 16th month of the recession, which began

in December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Not only is this a long recession, but it’s also a severe one, marked by painfully high levels of job losses, a sharply reduced credit fl ow and a drop in the value of many investments. Still, despite all the bad news, there are valid reasons to believe that brighter days lie ahead. But you don’t have to wait for things to turn around before taking steps to help your own fi nancial future.

Here are some actions to consider:

Don’t cut back on your 401(k). During diffi cult economic times, it’s hard for many people to assume their jobs are safe. But if you are fairly confi dent your employment situation is secure, continue investing in your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. The tax advantages of these types of plans — not to mention the employer’s match, if one is offered— make them ideal savings vehicles for retirement. Of course, your plan probably has taken a hit over the past year, but that’s the case for many investments. If you’ve chosen a good mix of investments, your plan should recover at some point.

Diversify, diversify, diversify. Generally speaking, it’s not a good idea to tie up more than 5 percent of your portfolio in a single investment. Spread your investment dollars among a wide range of stocks, bonds, certifi cates of deposit and other securities. For a rough idea on how well you’ve diversifi ed, ask yourself: “If the value of a few of

my stocks and bonds declined and didn’t recover, would it be extremely painful for me fi nancially?” If the answer is “yes,” you probably need more diversifi cation. Of course, diversifi cation by itself cannot guarantee a profi t or protect against loss, but it can give you more chances for success and reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio.

Think long term. Your investments may have lost 30 percent to 40 percent of their value from October 2007 to the present — which may seem like a long time. Yet quality investments often need much longer periods to show signifi cant growth. So while it can be painful to endure short-term losses, you need to develop the discipline to hold your investments for many years.

Don’t reach for high yields. When the stock market is down, many investors turn to bonds that offer high yields, reasoning that bonds are always safer than stocks. Don’t be fooled into this line of thinking; high-yield bonds mean high-risk bonds. If the issuer defaults, you could lose your principal. Stick with investment-grade bonds.

Look for opportunities. Instead of avoiding the fi nancial markets, look for good investment opportunities. Because investment prices have fallen so much, your dollars can now buy more shares. Historically, buying shares at lower prices has often led to higher returns over the long term. If you’re receiving dividends, now is an especially good time to reinvest them.

You probably can’t avoid all the negative effects of the recession. But by following the above suggestions, you can help avoid getting thrown off track on your journey toward your fi nancial goals.

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

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you sell your home, consider using this time to remodel and increase its value. You’re likely to

fi nd deals not only for the materials, but also in the cost of remodelers looking for work.Look fi rst to basic fi xups you can do yourself. Main-tenance items such as loose stair treads, leaky win-dows and sagging gutters should be fi rst on your re-modeling list. Work with what you have. Sometimes just breaking out a wall between a cramped kitchen and the family room can add to appearance. Older kitchen cabinets can be moved to the basement or garage for more storage. Even new cabinet fronts and upgraded bath-room lighting can add a fresh look, as can new tile in the bathroom or on the kitchen backsplash. For materials, check the Habitat for Humanity Re-

Store in your area, recycling centers, freebies like FreeCycle and the free section of craigslist.com, and building-supply stores that are going out of business (check your purchase carefully as you likely won’t be able to make a return or get a refund.)If you’re “underwater” (you owe more than your house is worth), a partial remodel can help increase the potential selling price. An additional bedroom in the attic with a bathroom can add signifi cant value, as can a fi nished basement. Consult with a real estate agent to determine how much value an extensive re-model will add.Strike a balance between what a new buyer would likely want to see when it’s time to sell, and what you can live with should you decide to stay in the house. Beware any customizations that a buyer wouldn’t ap-preciate.Keep the outside of your home in top shape at all times. Invest in some shrubbery and fl ower baskets, and keep the lawn mowed and trimmed this summer. You never know who might remember it later or who might talk about that “attractive house” down the street with a “For Sale” sign in the yard.Do the math before you start. Look online for a re-modeling budget estimator to get an idea what your intended project could cost, then check those fi gures with calls to hardware and supply stores.

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


Colorado Springs, Colo. – Pikes Peak Library District will be celebrating National Library Week April 13-18 at libraries throughout El Paso County.

The public is invited to visit local libraries throughout the week for refreshments, to learn more about PPLD’s services and programs, and to complete important surveys to help direct the district’s future.

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. (All PPLD facilities will be closed April 12 for Easter).

Join Pikes Peak Library District at one of our open house events during National Library Week:

Mon., April 13 from 11 a.m. - noonFountain Branch

Mon., April 13 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Ute Pass Branch

Tues., April 14 from 11 a.m. - noonSand Creek Branch

Tues., April 14 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Monument Branch

Wed., April 15 from 11 a.m. - noonCheyenne Mountain Branch

Wed., April 15 from 4 - 6 p.m.Ruth Holley Branch

Thurs., April 16 from 11 a.m. - noonBriargate Branch

Thurs., April 16 from 4 - 6 p.m.Old Colorado City Branch

Fri., April 17 from 11 a.m. - noonRockrimmon Branch

Fri., April 17 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Palmer Lake Branch

Sat., April 18 throughout the dayMobile Library Service

Sat., April 18 from 11 a.m. - noonPenrose Library

Sat., April 18 from 1:30 - 2:30East Library

Give us your feedback

Pikes Peak Library District will be seeking input from the public as facility and service decisions for the coming years are determined. Community members are asked to take a moment during National Library Week to complete a survey about library use. For additional information on library activities and resources, visit ppld.org.

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

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2009 MVEA Board Nominations Now Open

Three directors will be elected to Mountain View Electric Association’s (MVEA) Board of Directors this year from the following districts:

• District 1 Limon, Karval, Genoa and surrounding areas (incumbent Joe Martin)• District 4 Calhan, Peyton, a portion of Black Forest and surrounding areas (incumbent Milt Mathis)• District 6 Falcon, Cimmaron Hills, a portion of Black Forest and surrounding areas (incumbent Barry Springer)

If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a candidate, please contact a member of the nominating committee. A candidate must be an MVEA member and reside in the district where there is a vacancy. Before applying, please contact either MVEA of ce at 719-775-2861 or 719-495-2283 to verify your district. Candidate information must be turned into the committee by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009. A member may also petition for nomination. Petitions are available at either MVEA of ce or online at www.mvea.coop. Petitions must be signed by 15 members of MVEA residing in the district where there is a vacancy. It must be returned to either MVEA of ce by 5:30 p.m., Mon-day, April 27, 2009. An application must also be completed for either the verbal nomina-tion or petition. The application can also be found on MVEA’s web site or you may pick one up at either of ce. If you have questions, please contact a member of the nominating committee.

Nominating Committee:

District 1 District 4 District 6Michael Bass Byrel Woolsey Timothy TroxelPO Box 86 PO Box 126 12015 Sylvan Meadows Dr.Limon, CO 80828 Calhan, CO 80808 Colo. Spgs., CO 80908719-775-2683 719-347-2750 719-495-2853

In early February, the Colorado Public Utility Commission opened a docket to begin a preliminary investigation into

increasing the regulatory participation in, and authority over, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association’s resource planning activities. Mountain View Electric Association, as one of the cooperative member-owners of Tri-State, purchases all of its power from the generating cooperative. For over 56 years, Tri-State has provided reliable energy at competitive costs which include 100 percent environmental compliance.

As a not-for-profi t regional wholesale power supplier owned by and serving member electric cooperatives and public power districts in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming, Tri-State’s resource planning and wholesale rates are regulated by a 44-member board of directors that is democratically elected by rural electric consumers. Tri-State participates in interstate commerce, has generation and/or transmission facilities in fi ve states, including Arizona, and its resource planning is integrated across its service territory. Its board of directors, of whom MVEA director Rick Gordon is vice president, continually evaluates Tri-State’s resource plans to ensure a reliable and affordable supply of electric power that is fi scally responsible to its members and their consumers while being responsive to public concerns.

“The Colorado PUC’s decision to begin a review of cooperative resource planning is unwarranted, especially given the proactive steps Tri-State and its 44-member systems are taking to incorporate energy effi ciency, renewable energy, greenhouse gas emission reductions, research and new transmission development into resource planning,” said Ken Anderson, Tri-State’s executive vice president and general manager. “In

addition, Tri-State is continuing to work with state policymakers on developing the appropriate energy policies within Governor Ritter’s ‘New Energy Economy’ framework,” Anderson said.

The PUC is a regulatory commission consisting of three members appointed by the governor. Matt Baker, one of the current commissioners, was the architect of Amendment 37. “Tri-State has consistently kept the commission informed regarding our resource planning efforts. But what is of particular concern with this docket is the potential erosion of rural Coloradoans’ local, democratic control of their not-for-profi t electric cooperatives being replaced with that of three appointed offi cials in Denver,” said Anderson. “We hope the commission will continue to respect the value of local control and the cooperative business model, and the fact that Tri-State and its members are working proactively to develop responsible resource plans that keep electric service affordable for rural consumers throughout all the states we serve, while protecting our environment.”

MVEA’s board and management have resolved to oppose any expansion of the PUC’s jurisdiction over Tri-State. The PUC’s proposed actions would undermine the rural, local control of not-for-profi t electric cooperatives. The cooperative is asking its members to help prevent more government control by commenting on the PUC docket by April 6. MVEA has made available sample letters and a link to the consumer comment page on their web site at www.mvea.org.

Comments can be submitted by mail to: Colorado PUC, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202 or electronically at www.dora.state.co.us/puc/consumer/ConsumerComment.htm. All comments should include docket number 09I-041E.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: The weath-er is turning warm again, and once more I have to deal with fl eas crawling all over my two cats. Is there any way I can get rid of them? -- Clara in Valdosta, Ga.

DEAR CLARA: Dealing with fl eas, especially in warm, humid areas like the Southeast, is very diffi cult. It’s nearly impossible to completely eradi-cate them, but you can lessen their im-pact in a couple of ways.Tackle the problem before it starts. As the weather warms up, fl eas be-come more active, and their eggs be-gin to hatch as well. Late winter and early spring are prime time for starting the fl ea battle. This means a thorough spring cleaning of your home, and treatment of your cats.Send the cats to your vet or a grooming/boarding service for an overnight stay

Paws Corner

while you clean. While they’re there, have them bathed and groomed and treated for fl eas. Even if they showed no signs of infestation during the win-ter, eggs could still be embedded deep in their coats.Next, while they’re gone, clean the en-tire house -- top to bottom. This means moving the furniture and cleaning un-derneath it, as well as taking down all linens and curtains and washing them. Treat the carpets and upholstery with a nontoxic fl ea stopper (available at pet stores). Vacuum thoroughly and discard the vacuum cleaner bag once you’re done.Throughout the remainder of the warm months -- well into October -- you will need to maintain a regular fl ea-preven-tion schedule. Your cats must be treated for fl eas regularly with a treatment rec-ommended by your veterinarian; don’t let this lapse. If the cats spend time out-side, you must brush them each time they come in to dislodge anything that attached to their coats. Vacuum the car-pets and furniture at least once a week, and wash all linens regularly so fl eas don’t settle in and lay their eggs.

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


These Lovebirds are up for adoption. They are under a year old. We don’t know what

sex they are. They are Peach Face Lovebirds. These birds can be a tad bit loud but not really enough to bother a neighbor. They need a proper sized cage and pellet food. If you are interested in adopting them and have never had this type of bird before I would ask that you do the proper research on them to be able to provide them with a long healthy and happy life.

If you are interested in adopting these birds 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.

“I realized that if I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.” - Charles Lindbergh

LISTEN TOTHE BIRDIES SING

Vice President Joe Biden and Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social

Security, announced today that the federal government will send out $250 economic recovery payments to people who receive Social Se-curity and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefi ts beginning in early May 2009 and continuing throughout the month. No action is required to get the payment, which will be sent separately from the per-son’s regular monthly payment.

“The Social Security Administra-tion and Commissioner Astrue have been working closely with other

VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN ANNOUNCES $250 RECOVERY PAYMENTS TO GO TO SOCIAL SECURITY AND SSI BENEFICIARIES IN MAYPayments will inject more than $13 Billion into Economy

federal agencies to get these pay-ments out the door in record time and into the hands of folks who need it most,” said Vice President Biden. “These are checks that will make a big difference in the lives of older Americans and people with disabilities - many of whom have been hit especially hard by the eco-nomic crisis that has swept across the country.”

“We have been working diligently to issue the $250 one-time recov-ery payments as soon as possible,” Commissioner Astrue said. “The legislation requires extensive coor-dination with other federal agencies

and I’m pleased we are on track to issue these recovery payments ear-lier than the statute requires. Soon more than $13 billion will be in the hands of more than 50 million Americans.”

The American Recovery and Rein-vestment Act of 2009 provides for a one-time payment of $250 to adult Social Security benefi ciaries, and to SSI recipients, except those receiv-ing Medicaid in care facilities. To receive the payment the individual must be eligible for Social Security or SSI during the months of No-vember 2008, December 2008 or January 2009.

The legislation also provides for a one-time payment to Veterans Af-fairs (VA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefi ciaries. The VA and RRB will be responsible for paying individuals under their respective programs. However, if someone receives Social Security and SSI, VA or RRB benefi ts, he or she will receive only one $250 payment. People getting Social Security or SSI should not contact the agency unless a payment is not received by June 4, 2009.

For more detailed information about the $250 one-time economic recov-ery payments, go to www.socialse-curity.gov/payment.

To learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, go to www.recovery.gov.

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1. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefi x “chrono” mean?2. PHILOSOPHY: What was the nationality of the physician and philosopher Avicenna, who greatly infl uenced medieval thought?3. LITERATURE: Which South-ern author wrote “The Optimist’s Daughter”?4. SCIENCE: Who developed the Uncertainty Principle in quantum physics?5. ASTRONOMY: How many days does it take for the planet Mer-cury to orbit the Sun?6. CARTOONS: What was the fi rst name of the nearsighted Mr. Ma-goo?7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does a misologist oppose?8. PUBLISHING: In what year did the magazine National Lampoon launch?9. GEOGRAPHY: What was the Spanish Main?10. MOVIES: Which silent movie ac-tress was known as “The Vamp”?

1. When pitcher Ben Sheets became the all-time leader in strikeouts for the Brewers in 2008, whose fran-chise mark did he pass?2. True or false: Of the top three pitchers in the 1990s with the most victories, all three pitched for the At-lanta Braves during that decade.3. Name the last major-college team before Navy in 2008 to not attempt a pass in a football game.4. Who was the last player before New Orleans’ Chris Paul in 2007-08 to average at least 20 points and 10 assists for a season?5. Entering this season, name the last NHL defenseman to tally at least 30 goals in a season.6. In 2008, American goalkeeper Brad Friedel set the record for the longest streak of consecutive-games played in soccer’s Premier League his-tory. What was the old mark?7. Which of the two heavyweight box-ing champion Klitschko brothers is older: Wladimir or Vitali?


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1. Which ‘50s group shared their name with a popular type of candy? Bonus: What was their biggest hit?2. Which early Motown group started their career as The Four Aims?3. Name the Rolling Stones hit that appears on Billboard Hot 100 lists both with and without a comma in the title. (Hint: It mentions a color.)4. Which female pop singer was murdered by the president of her fan club?5. Which song has been used as the theme song in “Top Gun,” in car ads and in a segment of “Baywatch,” and won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 1986?6. Which boy band had a No. 1 hit with “I’ll Be Loving You (For-ever)”?

New DVD Releases forWeek of Mar. 30, 2009

PICK OF THE WEEK“Slumdog Millionaire” -- Winner of eight Academy Awards (including Best Picture), “Slumdog Millionaire” is an uplifting tale of love and triumph set against the back-drop of the violent and poverty-stricken streets of Mumbai, India.

The fi lm opens with a young man, Jamal

(Dev Patel), who is on the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”. He has answered every question correctly and is only one answer away from winning the grand prize. Because Jamal is an orphan and comes from such a poor background, it is assumed that he is somehow cheating, so he is brutally interrogated by the police to fi nd out how he can possibly know the answers to such hard questions.

And so the fi lm unfolds in a series of fl ash-backs of events in Jamal’s life that illus-trate how he came to know the answers to questions -- from the death of his mother, which leaves Jamal and his brother home-less and poor on the streets of Mumbai, to their escape from a Fagin-like character who wants to lead the boys into a life of crime, to Jamal’s search for his lost child-hood-love Latika (Freida Pinto).

“Slumdog Millionaire” is an amazing mov-ie that mixes humor and brutality without compromising the integrity of the charac-ters, and still manages to get away with a Bollywood dance number at the end. Bril-liant.

ALSO OF NOTE“The IT Crowd: The Complete Season One” -- One of Britain’s funniest TV series is fi nally on DVD in America. Until now fans had to resort to illicit Internet down-loads or ponying up the cash to watch the show on IFC.

Written and directed by Graham Linehan (“Father Ted”), “The IT Crowd” is a hilari-ous sitcom that revolves around the misad-ventures of two socially inept geeks who work for the IT support team of a huge multinational corporation that is run by a complete moron. If you’re a fan of Brit-

ish comedies like “The Mighty Boosh” or “The Offi ce,” then you defi nitely need to check this out.

STAND-UP COMEDY“Ricky Gervais: Out of England”

“Dennis Miller:The HBO Comedy Specials”“Jim Gaffi gan: King Baby”

“Lisa Lampanelli: Long Live The Queen”

TV SERIES“The Fugitive” Season 2, Vol. 2

“Schoolhouse Rock: Earth”“Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” Season

4, Vol. 1“California Dreams” Seasons 1 & 2“Hannah Montana: Keeping It Real”

“Hope & Faith” Season 1


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 (21).


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes isn’t easy for you. But if you do it, you’ll gain a bet-ter perspective of what you need to do to achieve your goals. Be open to new ideas.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There are still some problems you might have to deal with before moving on to your next proj-ect. It’s a good idea to accept help from those who share your objectives.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s time to recognize the difference between those who are truly concerned for you and those who simply plan to use your good nature to their advantage. New ideas become in-creasingly attractive.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Depending on a promise made becoming a promise kept could be more than a mite unwise at this time. It’s best to proceed on your own rather than wait for aid that might never ar-rive.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A recently revitalized relationship might not be quite what the Big Cat expected. But give your-self more time to deal with the changes. A little fl exibility can go a long way. Good luck.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A major change could prompt more adjust-ments. Some of them might be diffi cult to deal with at fi rst. But hang in there, and before you know it, you’ll be coasting to your next goal.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of justice prompts you to speak out against an unfair situation, even if you seem to be the only one who feels that way. But you soon learn that many others agree with you.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating a fuss is not usually your style. But that doesn’t mean you should toler-ate an ill-mannered attitude. Speak up for yourself, and you’ll earn the respect of oth-ers.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) You might have a few loose ends to tie up before you can stamp your project as complete. But once that’s done, you might want to celebrate with someone special in your life.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Disappointment darkens the Goat’s mood. But close friends rally to pull you through with words of encouragement. Use their confi dence in you to rebuild your own self-esteem.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An upcoming decision might be more dif-fi cult with inaccurate information. Best to recheck the data you have at hand right now to be sure it won’t mislead you later.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An of-fer you previously turned down might no longer be available. But if you do some checking around, you could fi nd something else that would suit you just fi ne.

BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in helping those who cannot help themselves. Although it embarrasses you, the fact is, people like you and tell you so.


MARCH 30, 2009

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The Fireballs were named after performing “Great Balls of Fire” in 1958. “Sugar Shack” reached No. 1 in 1963.2. The Four Tops changed their name so they wouldn’t be confused with the Ames Brothers.3. Both “Paint It Black” and “Paint It, Black” have been used as the song’s title.4. Selena, born Selena Quintanilla-Perez, was shot to death in March 1995 after a money dis-pute. 5. “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin.6. New Kids on the Block, in 1989.

1. Time2. Persian

3. Eudora Welty4. Werner Heisenberg

5. 88 days6. Quincy

7. Reason or enlightenment8. 1970

9. The Caribbean Sea, islands and surrounding coastline of the North, Central and South Americas

10. Theda Bara

1. Teddy Higuera had 1,081 strikeouts as a Brewers pitcher.2. False. Atlanta Brave teammates Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine were one and two during the 1990s, but non-Brave Roger Clemens was No. 3. 3. Ohio University in 1997.4. Tim Hardaway in 1992-93 for Golden State.5. Washington defenseman Kevin Hatcher had 34 goals in 1992-93.6. David James played in 166 consecutive games.7. Vitali is 37, while Wladimir is 33.

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PAINT YERWAGON!

Do-It-Yourself Home Maintenance

OK, so maybe not your wagon…..but keep in mind these simple tips when putting a fresh coat of paint on the interior of your home.

INTERIOR PAINTING TIPS

Prepare the Surface! This may be the most important step to have a quality looking fi nal project. You want the surface to be as smooth and clean as possible. Remove handprints, scuff marks and any visible dirt. Sand spots that seem to have a sheen.

Selecting Your Paint SheenThere are LOTS of choices! Be sure to educate yourself regarding the appropriate paints for the surface and the area of your home that you are painting.

Gloss, Semi Gloss, Satin and Flat…..oh my!

Just remember that the higher the sheen,

the better the durability. Use higher sheen paints for high traffi c areas, for easier cleaning. Also, higher sheen paints refl ect light better in a room when used on the ceiling. Satin paint offers a warmer feel than fl at paints. Plus fl at paint is a pain to clean!

Selecting Your Paint Color Keep in mind that paint colors appear differently on a sunny day, a cloudy day and in the evening. Paint stores will often sell you a small sample can of your paint color. Paint a large square in the room that you will be painting. Look at it during different times of the day and evening to make sure that you like the results.

Don’t be a Cheapskate! Buy quality paint! You may be tempted to save some cash when buying your paint….don’t….unless, of course, you are painting a garage, a rental house or the shed. If you are painting the inside of your personal castle…treat your home right! Chose a top quality acrylic latex paint. This paint will look fantastic and clean up easy!

Choosing your Painting ToolsThere’s NOTHING as satisfying as painting with a good quality paint brush! Don’t choose this time to get cheap!

Your Paint Roller should be the right length and have the right nap for your project. The smoother your painting surface, the shorter the nap. Nylon and Polyester materials (synthetic products) work best for latex or water-based paints.

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DON’T LOSE CONTROL!Voice your opposition to government control of YOUR local cooperative!!

It is YOUR business!719-775-2861 • 719-495-2283 • 1-800-388-9881

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The Colorado Public Utility Commission, a governor appointed 3-person panel, has opened a docket to investigate increasing regulatory authority

over Tri-State G&T’s resource planning.

This action would undermine the local control of the not-for-pro t local cooperatives! Review of cooperative resource planning is unwarranted.

The PUC is attempting to “ x” something that is not broken!

Tri-State’s Board of Directors, including YOUR MVEA representative, continually evaluates Tri-State’s resource plans to ensure a reliable supply of electric power that is affordable for its members, while being responsive

to public concerns about the environment.

Voice your opposition to losing local control of YOUR cooperative

resources by submitting your comments by April 6 to: Colorado PUC

1560 Broadway, Suite 250Denver, Colorado 80202

or electronically at:www.dora.state.co.us/puc/consumer/ConsumerComment.htm

Comments should include docket number 09I-041E.Sample letters available at www.mvea.coop

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The Fourth Annual Gleneagle Spirit 5k Run/Walk will take place on Saturday May 16,

2009 from 8:00- 11:30 AM at the Antelope Trails Elementary School. It is anticipated that 300 or more runners and walkers will participate in this year’s event.

The 5k course winds through the streets of the scenic Gleneagle neighborhood (East of I-25 between the Northgate and Baptist Road Exits) and features a variety of elevations that provide a challenging course for all participants.

The Gleneagle Spirit is organized and presented by Gleneagle resident Realtor, Mark Rudolph with all net proceeds going to Boy Scout Troop 194. “The Boy Scouts are very visible throughout our community,” said Rudolph. They assist in many projects and activities that help to keep our neighborhood clean, safe and beautiful.”

Participants receive an event T-Shirt, water bottle and other sponsor goodies. Following the Run/Walk, all participants will be treated to a pasta feed, awards ceremony, live music, stretching, body, ankle and leg massages and a display of fi refi ghting/ emergency response equipment in a

carnival-like atmosphere. The race is professionally timed and Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be presented to the top Male and Female fi nishers in eight age divisions.

The cost of participation is $20 per participant pre-registered ($25 day of the race registration). Children under 14 are free. The Gleneagle Spirit 5k is a sanctioned event of USA Track and Field and the Pikes Peak Road Runner’s Association.

To register for the Gleneagle Spirit, visit an offi cial registration form pick-up location, look for the registration form boxes along Gleneagle Drive or contact Mark Rudolph at (719) 492-3974.

Over the course of the past three events, the Gleneagle Spirit 5k has raised over $3,500.00 for Boy Scout Troop 194. Sponsors of the Gleneagle Spirit 5k Run/Walk include Whole Foods, Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy, Westcott Fire Prevention District, Stuart Scott, Ltd. Real Estate Services, Colorado Running Company, Centennial Reproduction Center, Rock N Horse Band, Gleneagle Golf Club, It’s a Grind Coffee House, CorePower Yoga and Jazzercise.

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