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“Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” -William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night

A folk hero, or for that matter folk heroes in general are an interesting bunch. They are always bigger than life, and

in some cases they do not even exist, as with Paul Bunyan who purportedly created all of the lakes in Minnesota by leaving huge indentions on the landscape with every foot-fall.

Then there are real people who evolved to folk hero status due to a single event, like John Hen-ry who beat a steam powered machine in a race

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and became a hero to the railroad workers. Or Casey Jones, a railroad engineer who died in a collision because he remained in his locomotive while braking and sounding the whistle in order to save his passengers and warn the crew of the other train.

There are folk heroes like Annie Oakley, who con-sistently dazzled crowds with her sharp shooting abilities. Or those who gave of themselves over a period of time or even spent their entire lifetime helping others, like Johnny Appleseed.

Let us not forget the dark side of folk heroes, although they are technically classifi ed as ‘folk legends.’ Those are the ones who by some das-tardly deed or string of crimes became legends in their own time. Bonnie and Clyde, Billie the Kid, Alfred Packer and Jessie James are just a few. During their lifetime they were either viewed as good, bad or sometimes both.

Robin Hood, a criminal in the eyes of the law, gave his ill gotten booty to the poor. Depending on what side of the fence you view him, he is either a hero or a thief.

The bottom line with all folk heroes or legends is, be they real or imagined, they all had a single salient characteristic that makes one a folk hero, thus imprinting the name, personality and deeds of the character in the popular consciousness.

The Good…

JOHNNY APPLESEEDJohnny Appleseed’s real name was John Chap-man. His illustrious career as a frontiersman, nursery owner and part time preacher began when he moved to central Ohio in 1790 from Pittsburgh, Penn. By 1800 he had established a number of apple tree nurseries from seeds he ob-tained from cider mills that gladly gave him all the seeds he wanted because they saw it as a way to increase their business. The more apples avail-able, the more cider they could produce. Johnny Appleseed began creating not apple orchards, but nurseries, and left them in the care of neigh-

bors with strict instructions to sell the trees for cash, barter and/or credit. If anyone was unable to pay his or her bill for the trees they received, he was quick to forgive the debt. John Chapman was always on the move and returned every year or two to his many nurseries to collect any profi t and bartered goods to give to the needy.

Chapman, whose business endeavors were actu-ally fi nancially sound, never fl aunted his success and usually wore the least desirable of clothing he received in barter from his nurseries. It was reported that he seldom wore shoes in order to save the leather, and only in the coldest of win-ters did he fi nally don footwear from his cache of clothing received as barter, usually whatever no one else wanted. He traveled extensively, stop-ping to help anyone in need and trading apple seeds, clothing and food for a warm dinner and the opportunity to spend the night on the fl oor of someone’s warm cabin.

The Fort Wayne Sentinel reported that John Chapman, AKA Johnny Appleseed, died on March 18, 1845 at the age of 80.

PAUL BUNYAN AND BABE,THE BLUE OX

Although Paul Bunyan is a mythological charac-ter, his origin is reported to be based on real life loggers Big Joe Mufferaw and Jos Montferrand. The legends originated at the mouth of the river in the Two Mountains area near Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada. He was described as a defender of the people, and stories of his feats moved up-river from shanty to shanty. Stories about the ex-ploits of this mythical character were enhanced by each storyteller who told the tale until eventu-ally Paul Bunyan was born.

His life was claimed to have been spent in the northern logging region of the United States around Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Paul Bunyan myth was legitimized by newspaper articles traced back to James MacGillivray, a re-porter who wrote the fi rst Paul Bunyan article in 1906. Bunyan’s ever constant companion, Babe the Blue Ox, became a regular part of the Bu-

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nyan stories because oxen were used for logging at that time.

Tales of his giant feet creating huge craters that made the many lakes when fi lled with water in the northwest area of Minnesota and Wisconsin further perpetuated Paul Bunyan lore. To this day there are numerous tourist attractions across the northern United States featuring large Paul Bunyan and Babe wooden statues, which con-tinue to fan the fl ames of this popular American folk hero.

…And The Not So Good

Folk heroes, who gained their reputation not for good, but for evil, are as numerous as their coun-terparts. A couple of them have Colorado con-nections.

ALFRED PACKERAlfred Packer was a member of a group of 21 men who left Provo, Utah in November of 1873 bound for the gold country of Breckenridge, Colo. During their travels, they met briefl y with Chief Ouray near Montrose who urged the party to hold off on their travels until the winter passed. Ignoring Ouray’s warning, the party continued east towards the Blue River in what is now Sum-mit County when they became stranded in a bru-tal snow storm somewhere close to the Gunni-son area. When supplies ran out, Packer left the group to scout a way out and when he returned, found a member of the party, Shannon Wilson Bell, roasting human fl esh. Packer’s story was that when Bell attempted to attack him with a hatchet, he shot him dead in self defense.

Packer was arrested and thrown in the Saguache County, Colo. jail. He escaped and lived for a number of years in Cheyenne, Wyo. under an assumed name of John Schwartze. A tipster revealed his true identity, and he was extradit-ed back to Colorado where he stood trial, was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. A number of years later, Packer’s conviction was

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Alfred Packer was paroled 16 years later and oddly ended up as a guard at the Denver Post building in down-town Denver. His historic life was made into a movie that was produced by Mark Webb Productions in the late 1970’s. At the time, Mark Webb Pro-ductions was based in Castle Rock, Colo. Many local residents were used as actors and crew in the movie.

SOAPY SMITHJefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith II (Nov. 2, 1860 – July 8, 1898) was known as one of Colorado’s most notorious gangsters and con men. He had his hands in organized crime and gained the “Soapy” nickname by swindling many in Denver into buying common soap for a dollar a cake when at the time they could be purchased elsewhere for less than a nickel. He would set up his stand on a busy Denver street corner and in plain view of onlookers would wrap one or sometimes more of the cakes of soap with bills up to $100 in de-nomination. Then he would carefully

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MODERN DAY LOCALFolk heroes are not necessarily born a hundred years ago. There could be an eccentric character living amongst us right now doing good or bad who could be the next American folk hero.

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• On Oct. 1, 1890, an act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park. Yosem-ite’s natural beauty -- the 2,425-foot-high Yosemite Falls, and granite rock formations Half Dome and El Capitan -- is immortalized in the black-and-white landscape photographs of Ansel Adams (1902-1984).

• On Sept. 28, 1918, a Liberty Loan parade in Philadelphia prompts a huge outbreak of the fl u epidemic in the city. The most likely origin of the 1918 fl u pandemic was a mutated virus from a bird or farm animal in the American Midwest. By the time the

epidemic ended, an estimated 30 million people were dead worldwide.

• On Sept. 29, 1930, fi lming begins on the classic horror fi lm “Dracula,” star-ring Bela Lugosi. He spent the next 20 years starring in hor-ror fi lms. When he

died in 1956, Lugosi was buried with his Dracula cape.

• On Oct. 3, 1942, German rocket scien-tist Wernher von Braun’s brainchild, the V-2 missile, is fi red successfully off Ger-many’s Baltic coast. It traveled 118 miles. After the war, both the United States and the Soviet Union captured samples of the rockets for reproduction, and also cap-tured the scientists responsible for their creation.

• On Sept. 30, 1955, movie star James

Dean dies at age 24 in a car crash on a California highway. He was driving his Porsche 550 Spyder to a race. Dean rose to stardom with his role as Cal Trask in “East of Eden.” The young actor’s next fi lm was “Rebel Without a Cause,” also released in 1955.

• On Oct. 2, 1967, Chief Justice Earl War-ren swears in Thurgood Marshall, the fi rst black justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. During his 24 years on the high court, Associate Justice Marshall consistently

challenged discrimination based on race or sex, opposed the death penalty and ve-hemently defended affi rmative action.

• On Oct. 4, 1970, singer Janis Joplin dies from a heroin overdose at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. Joplin’s unre-strained personality and passionate, raspy voice made her a symbol of the intensity and rebellious spirit of the late 1960s.


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SENIORNEWS LINE

by Matilda Charles

SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS WON’T

INCREASE NEXT YEAR

Some of us are going to be dis-appointed next year: There will likely be no increase in COLA

-- the Cost of Living Adjustment, that is. For the fi rst time since 1975, we’ll see no increase in the amount of our Social Security checks.

The COLA follows the Consumer Price Index. The Congressional Bud-get Offi ce compares the cost of things this year to the previous year to esti-mate what will happen the following year. They estimate that there will be no increase in COLA because there is no infl ation.

Specifi cally, the annual report from the Board of Trustees for Social Se-curity says, “A substantial decrease in the CPI from the level of the third quarter of 2008 is projected to result in zero COLAs for December 2009 and December 2010.” The Board will decide later this year, but right now, all signs are pointing to no increase.

We did get an increase in January 2009, one of the largest in history at 5.8 percent. But those who de-cide these things apparently haven’t shopped at my grocery store, where the prices keep rising and the size of packages keeps shrinking.

There’s an additional expense com-ing: Our premiums for Medicare Part B are due to go up for some of us. Those who have those premiums de-ducted out of Social Security checks or who have a high income will see a net reduction in the size of our checks for the fi rst time ever. If we have our Part B premiums paid by Medicaid due to very low income, we won’t see that decrease in check size.

If you want to read more about this and look at the actual fi gures, go to www.socialsecurity.gov and put “Summary of the 2009 Annual Re-ports” in the search box.

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


Tri-Lakes Center For The Arts Presents

JOHN ADAMS AND FRIENDS IN A TRIBUTE

TO JOHN DENVER

The Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) is proud to host a John Denver tribute con-

cert, performed by John Adams and Friends. Adams has been perform-ing the music of the Rocky Mountain legend for the past 38 years in both Europe and the United States. John has performed John Denver’s music in Holland, Germany, Belgium, Eng-land, Switzerland, Austria and even as far as Africa and Beijing, China. He also performed with John Denver on a TV-special and they sang; Whis-pering Jesse together. John and John Denver met about 13 times after that, and Adams always felt he was speak-ing with a very close family member. Denver once said of John Adams’ music that “He sounds exactly like me!” Since John Denver’s passing, John Adams has committed himself to keeping Denver’s music alive and will continue John Denver’s musical legacy as long as he is able to sing and perform it.

John Adams and Friends consists of John (6 and 12 String Guitar &

Lead Vocals); Tim Stroud (Piano & Vocals); Willie Hoevers (Bass); and Randy Utterback (Fiddle, Mando-lin, Dobro & Lead-Guitar). For this special evening, John will be sharing his experiences and stories of John Denver and singing some of Denver’s most beloved songs. For those who have attended John Denver’s con-certs, you can close your eyes, lean back, and enjoy a magical experience as you seemingly travel back through time as you hear what you swear is John Denver himself serenading you once again. Hear John Adams on www.johnadamsmusic.com.

WHEN & WHERE:

WHEN:Saturday, October 3, 2009, at

7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

WHERE:Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is

located at 304 Colorado Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.

Tickets are $12 for TLCA members and $15 for non-members ($15 and $18 at the door) and are available at Covered Treasures Bookstore (719-481-2665) in Monument and The Wine Seller (719-481-3019) and TLCA (719-481-0475) in Palmer Lake.

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Licensed & InsuredCustom Homes ✷ Detached

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CONSTRUCTION HOME DECOR

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HERE’S HOPE!

By Sam Mazzotta

HYPER DOGS, BLIND CAT HIGHLIGHT FALL BOOKS

This fall’s pet books are robust and entertaining, and even well-known authors from the other

end of the bookshelf are chiming in.

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned a book, “Don’t Dump the Dog” by Ran-dy Grim, that offered advice on dealing with common but annoying behaviors from dogs. Frustrated owners may also want to check out “High-Energy Dogs: A Practical Guide to Living With En-ergetic and Driven Canines,” by Tracy Libby (TFH Publications).

Dogs like Australian shepherds, Jack Russell terriers and Basenjis can be a real handful, especially for the inex-perienced owner, and it’s all too easy to become frustrated with a spirited puppy. This colorful guide discusses characteristics of several high-energy,

Paws Corner

intelligent breeds and walks owners through methods of understanding and training such dogs.

“Homer’s Odyssey,” by Gwen Cooper (Delacorte Press), is an account of life with the “blind wonder cat,” as Cooper describes the kitten she adopted at a Miami veterinarian’s offi ce. Expecta-tions aren’t high for Homer, who lost his eyes at just three weeks of age, but the kitten grows into an independent daredevil. It’s a charming story, and a nice weekend read.

Finally, novelist Dean Koontz has tak-en his fi rst step into nonfi ction and pet writing with his memoir, “A Big Little Life” (Hyperion). Koontz recounts the joys of life with Trixie, a retired ser-vice dog with Canine Companions for Independence and the fi rst dog he had ever owned. “A Big Little Life” is a big little diversion from his intense works of fi ction, and a welcome new voice to pet memoirs. Pick up his and all this month’s releases at your local book-store or online.

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


Please meet Hope. Hope is a 14 month old spayed and micro-chipped Bor-

der Collie-Aussie mix. She is a very good girl and gets along well with other dogs but does not want to be in the company of cats. She gets along well with children and loves people! She seems to be somewhat shy with females but has been raised by a male.

She does, according to her foster mom, come around quickly with females. It will take a little time but she’s a bright girl and wants so much to be loved. Hope is a medi-um/small dog and is mostly black with some white on her chest and some brown on her legs and nose.

Hope loves to run in the yard and play! She will indeed become someone’s best friend for life if given a chance.

If you think you would like to bring Hope into your heart and home please call SAINT Animal Res-cue 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 Ani-

mal 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 ex-isting family members.

Please visit our website at saint-animalrescue.org and as always thank you for caring.

“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.”

-BernWilliams

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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.

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CLASSICHAMBURGER

IS EASY TO MAKE AT HOME

A contest is held in St. Helena, Calif., every year at this time to “Build a Better Burger.”

Contestants creatively cook a wide variety of “burgers’ containing every-thing from spicy Andouille sausage to zucchini. While I enjoy sampling all the unusual toppings, oddly shaped burger buns and mind-boggling fl avor combinations, sometimes, I just want a classic, all-beef hamburger.Ground chuck is the meat of choice for most hamburger purists. The pre-ferred combination is 80 percent lean meat to 20 percent fat. The fat makes the burgers moist and fl avorful. If the fat content is too low, your hamburger patty will dry out during the cooking process. Combining ground chuck with other ground meats adds a delicious combination of juiciness and fl avor to your burger. The top choice for making the ultimate hamburger patty is to com-bine ground chuck with ground sirloin. Try this great recipe to make a classic American burger!

CLASSIC HAMBURGERS1 pound ground chuck (80/20 blend) or a combination of chuck and sirloin2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pep-per1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Preheat a large skillet to medium hot. The pan is at the proper tempera-ture when a drop of water dances on its surface.

2. Place the Worcestershire sauce in a medium-sized bowl. Gently press the ground meat into the liquid and turn and fold it over once or twice to com-bine. (Remember, the more you handle the meat, the softer it will become, and the more likely it will be to fall apart when you cook it.) Wet your hands to keep the meat from sticking. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Hold one portion of the ground meat in the palm of your hand, gently turning and shap-ing the meat into a patty that is tightly compact and uniform in size. The patty should be a little larger or about the same size as your hamburger bun.3. Lightly press three fi ngers into the center of the patty, making a slight, dimple indention in the center and pushing the meat to the outer edges. (Making it thinner in the middle and thicker around the edges will allow the patty to cook evenly. As hamburger patties cook, they shrink in size. As they shrink, the edges tend to break apart, causing deep cracks to form. To combat this, you want the burger patty to be thinner in the middle than around the edges.) Season the patties on both sides with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder.4. Place the hamburger patties into the hot skillet. For a rare burger, cook 4 to 5 minutes on the fi rst side, turn the patties and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes; for a medium burger, cook 7 to 8 minutes per side; for well-done burger, cook 8 to 10 minutes per side.5. If desired, place a slice of cheese on each burger during the fi nal minute of cooking. When the cheese has melted, remove the burgers to a plate. Rub the skillet with a folded paper towel to clean it. Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, in the skillet for about 1 minute to toast them. Serve the ham-burger patties in the buns with your fa-vorite condiments and vegetables.

***Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive pro-ducer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. Her new in-spirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www.dunnsmemorial.com). The Kitchen Diva is brought to you by Eggland’s Best Eggs, www.egglandsbest.com.


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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

OUR PATIO IS STILL OPEN!!

NOWCATERING!CATERING!CATERING!COME ON IN

AND WATCHTHE BRONCOSAND ROCKIES!

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ONE

WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS

This quick and easy chicken recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Olive oil nonstick cooking spray1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cay-enne)Salt and pepper1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and cooled1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed1 large egg white1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 1/2 pound chicken-breast cutlets, thinly sliced

1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Place rack in 15 1/2-by-10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan; spray pan and rack with cooking spray.2. On large dinner plate, combine panko, ground red pepper, 1/2 tea-

spoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. In food proces-sor with knife blade attached, blend walnuts and parsley until nuts are fi nely chopped; toss with panko mix-ture until well-blended. Set aside.3. In pie plate, whisk egg white and Dijon until well-mixed.4. One at a time, dip 1 side of each cutlet in egg-white mixture, then into walnut mixture to coat side evenly; press fi rmly so mixture adheres. Ar-range chicken on rack in jelly-roll pan, coated-side up; lightly spray with cooking spray.5. Bake chicken 10 to 12 minutes or until topping is golden-brown and chicken is no longer pink throughout. Serves 6.

• Each serving: About 215 calories, 8g total fat (1g saturated), 66mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fi ber, 29g protein.

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

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

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TWO

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH GREMOLATA

CRUMBS

We dress steamed broccoli with a mixture of bread crumbs and gremolata, an

Italian garnish of lemon, parsley and garlic that is served as a topping on anything from stews to vegetables.

1 lemon1 bag (12-ounce) broccoli fl orets2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed with press1 slice fi rm white bread, toasted and crumbled1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves1. From lemon, grate 1/2 teaspoon

peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice.2. In microwave-safe bowl, place broccoli and water. Cover with vent-ed plastic wrap and cook in micro-wave on High 4 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.3. Meanwhile, in small skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel, bread crumbs and salt and toss to combine; remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley.4. Drain broccoli if necessary; trans-fer to serving bowl and toss with lemon juice. Sprinkle crumb mixture over broccoli to serve. Serves 4.

• Each serving: About 55 calories, 2g total fat, 205mg sodium, 8g total car-bohydrate, 3g dietary fi ber, 3g pro-tein.

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

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Pizza • Pasta • LasagnaSalads • Sandwiches

Beer • Wine

Tuesday - Friday 5 - 9 pmSaturday 11:30 am - 9 pm

4 Hwy. 105 • Palmer Lake719-481-3244

website: http://www.bellapanini.com

“TRY OUR SPECIALSTUESDAY THROUGH

THURSDAY!”

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Steaks ❁ Shrimp ❁ Chicken ❁ Burgers ❁ Burritos

Our Famous ReubensBINGO! Saturdays at 6:15

SENIORS EAT FREE Mon, Tue & Wed(buy one adult entree, get one senior meal free)

BREAKFAST SUNDAY 8:30-10:30amBiscuit & 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

HOURSTuesday through Sunday - 11:00AM - 8:30PM

Closed on Mondays!

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

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Website: BAYOUBARBQ.COM

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WEDNESDAY IS CATFISH DAY!COME SEE GUITARIST MIGUEL NADAL PERFORM LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY 6 TO 8PM

SOULFUL SANGIOVESE

Sangiovese [san-geeo-VEHS-eh], an Italian grape, has proven itself in the Tuscany region of Italy, es-pecially in the Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti

districts, and is increasingly popular in California. San-giovese makes wines that are medium to high in acidity and medium in tannin; the wines can be light-bodied to full-bodied, depending on exactly where the grapes grew and how the wine was made. The aromas and fl avors of the wines are fruity-especially cherry, often tart cherry-with fl oral nuances of violets and sometimes a slightly nutty character. Perfect with pasta dishes.

FRITTATA (ITALIAN OPEN FACED OMELET)

2 Tbs Olive Oil½ c Julian Onions½ c Sliced Ham½ c Chopped Asparagus1 sm jar Marinated Artichoke Hearts½ c Chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes6 ea Large Eggs, beaten1 c Shredded Fontina Cheeseto taste Salt & white pepper

1. Heat oil in a 9” nonstick or cast-iron skillet.2. Add onions, ham, asparagus, artichoke hearts and tomatoes and sprinkle with salt & pepper.3. Cook over medium to high heat until soft.4. Add eggs and mix well with other ingredients until eggs begin to get stiff.5. Mix in cheese.6. Reduce heat and cook until the bottom is set, the top will still be runny.7. Cover skillet with a lid and quickly invert frittata

and just as quickly slide it back into the pan.8. Cook until set. Frittata should have a little give when pressed in the center and the sides should be fi rm. 9. Turn frittata out onto a platter and let it rest at least 15 minutes before serving.

The frittata can be served chilled, at room temperature or heated and can be served as an appetizer or as a light meal with a salad.

I garnished this one with a red sauce, Parmesan cheese, and some green onions. Any one of the ingredients can be replaced with any other like ingredient. Try adding some fresh basil, roasted red peppers and prosciutto. You can also leave out any of the listed ingredients.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!

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October 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free-admission event will be located in the quaint 71 year-old Palmer Lake Town Hall, across from the Village Green, just off Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, Colorado. The Palmer Lake Art Group Annual Christmas Crafts Fair is a must do! ; To quote one distinguished guest “It’s as if I entered a Norman Rockwell painting!” Tell a friend or two – or TEN!The juried show is limited to approximately 40 exhibitors. This policy assures high quality, eliminates overcrowding and has earned the annual event an excellent reputation. A wide variety of items available for purchase will include pottery, glass, wood, metal, jewelry, basketry, pine cone and fabric items plus a wide selection of baked go ods. Proceeds are used to fund art scholarships for Tri-Lakes area students. The Palmer Lake Ar t Group, a non-profi t organization established over 40 years ago, is the oldest art group in the Tri-Lakes area. Its 70+ members are from various Front

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Range communities between Denver and the Pikes Peak region. After visiting our event, please don’t forget to stop next door at the Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department – they’re having their open house the same weekend and October 4th to the 10th is National Fire Prevention Week! For more details about the PLVFD - call (719) 481-2902.

Dates and Times: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Place: I-25 to Exit 161, take Hwy. 105 to Palmer Lake, follow the sign s to the Palmer Lake Town Hall and the Fair. In case you miss the signs, the Town Hall is almost directly behind the Rock House Ice Cream shop, beyond the parking area and next door to the fi re station, the fi re station open house is the same weekend!Admission: FREE

For additional information, contact Margarete Seagraves, Craft Festival Chairman, Palmer Lake Art Group, 719-487-1329, or her co-chairs Jana Towery 719-487-9853 and Linda Roberts 719-488-2065.

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Question: I was in the gym the other day and I overheard a guy talking about his “No Pain, No Gain” weightlifting philosophy. Do I need to adopt this attitude for my own workouts to see results?

Answer: No, not necessarily. It is true that weight training sessions can be intense, resulting in micro-tears and subsequent muscle soreness for a day or two afterward. This is completely normal, and as the body heals itself, the muscle

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fi bers gradually become larger and stronger. This is the essence of strength training. However, if he was implying that a workout is only effective if pain is involved, he is fl at wrong. Mild discomfort is common at the end of a hard set, as fatigue starts to set in, but actual pain is never a good sign during a workout. If you’re experiencing this, it usually means you’re severely overworking a muscle or you’ve suffered an injury.

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Question: Do I really need to sweat profusely to get in a good workout, or is this another fi tness myth?

Answer: Myth all the way! Sweating and the overall quality of your workout do not go hand in hand. Workout quality depends on the type of activity, the intensity and the duration. Sweating is simply a way for your overheated body to cool itself…that’s it. Some people sweat from the very beginning of physical activity and others end up doing 30 minutes before the fi rst bead hits the fl oor. Your environment, specifi cally the temperature and humidity, certainly plays a role, but the amount you sweat is very individualized as well. When you’re physically active, your core body temperature rises and the body looks for an easy way to dissipate heat. So, the next time you’re sweating and someone mentions that you look hot, just tell them, “Really, I was just starting to get cool.”

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TROUBLEDEAR DR. DONOHUE: During my recent physical exam, my doc-tor said I had a heart murmur but not to worry about it. I decided to go to my heart doctor anyway. He did an EKG -- normal. I had a stress test last June -- normal. He states that many people my age, 87, have heart murmurs. He said he would watch it.

Do I have a dangerous heart prob-lem? I play tennis three nights a week and exercise with weights a few times a week. My weight is perfect for my height. I sleep well. My wife cooks without salt, and we watch our sugar intake. I take one pill for high blood pressure and one pill for an enlarged prostate gland. -- R.E.

ANSWER: An 87-year-old with a dangerous heart problem could not play tennis three times a week and lift weights even a few times a week. You have no symptoms. You have a normal EKG and had a nor-mal stress test. Your heart health must be good.

When doctors listen to hearts with a stethoscope, they hear a “lub-dub” sound due to the closing of the four heart valves. Murmurs are noises heard between those two sounds. Often they indicate narrow or leaky heart valves.

The murmur comes from a distur-bance in blood fl ow due to the ab-normal valve. It creates eddy cur-rents in the blood, which generate sound. However, eddy currents arise for other reasons, some of which have nothing to do with heart

valves. Older people often have such sounds, i.e., murmurs. Those sounds are innocent murmurs.

Even if your murmur is a sign of valve damage, the damage must be slight. You have no symptoms. You are more active than people half your age. The chance that a slightly damaged valve in someone 87 years old would progress to a dangerously damaged valve is most unlikely.

Readers who would like more in-formation on heart valve disease can order the booklet on that topic. Write to Dr. Donohue -- No. 105W, 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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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For four years I have been dealing with li-chen planus. Is there any new treat-ment? -- J.P.

ANSWER: Lichen planus is most often found on the skin of the wrists, ankles and legs. It can also fi nd its way into the mouth. The genital skin is another target. It starts as fl at-topped, many-sided, small red patches that can merge into a larg-er patch. The color turns purple. White lines crisscross the surface of the patch. The outbreak is intensely itchy. A cause hasn’t been identi-fi ed, but it might result from an im-mune system gone berserk. Some-times it’s seen in conjunction with another illness, like hepatitis C.

The strongest varieties of cortisone creams and ointments are the usual treatment. Many patients are free of the condition in a year or so. To prevent relapses, some have to keep applying the ointments on a less-frequent basis once the skin has cleared.

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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.

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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. MEDICAL: What are the symp-toms of a person suffering from a scotoma?

2. INVENTIONS: What color were early Model T Ford autos?

3. FAMOUS PEOPLE: Where was the French emperor Napoleon born?

4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the ba-sic currency of Singapore?

5. ASTRONOMY: Ganymede is a moon of which planet in our Solar System?

6. CHEMISTRY: What is the com-mon use for the drug diphenhy-dramine hydrochloride?

7. ROYALS: Who was the second wife of Henry VIII of England?

8. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Ro-man god of fi re?

9. TELEVISION: What was Ethel’s last name on the “I Love Lucy” show?

10. COMICS: In Superman comics, what was the motto of The Daily Planet?

1. How many times did 300-game winner Greg Maddux tally at least 20 victories in a major-league season?

2. Who held the single-season American League strikeout record for a pitcher before Nolan Ryan recorded 383 K’s for California in 1973?

3. When Ohio State won the Rose Bowl following the 1996 season, how many years had it been since the Buckeyes last won it?

4. Since 1989, how many times have the San Antonio Spurs not made the NBA playoffs?

5. Name the last rookie goalie before Columbus’ Steve Mason in 2008-09 to have 10 or more shutouts in a season?

6. Who was the last NASCAR owner/driv-er to win a Cup points race before Tony Stewart in 2009?

7. How many consecutive singles match-es at Wimbledon had Venus Williams won before losing in the women’s fi nal to sis-ter Serena in 2009?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. What was Earth, Wind & Fire’s fi rst No. 1 hit song in the U.S.?

2. Name the singer that had a No. 1 hit with “Runaround Sue.” What was the year?

3. Which singer-songwriter duo had hits with “Cathy’s Clown,” “When Will I Be Loved” and “Crying In the Rain”?

4. Who sang “Don’t Mean Nothing” in 1987?

5. Does Usher have a last name? Does he do anything besides sing?

6. What was Rod Stewart’s fi rst No. 1 hit, and what was the year?

New DVD Releases forWeek of September 28, 2009“The Wizard of Oz” (70th Anniversary Two-Disc Special Edition) -- If ever there was a time to own this fi lm on home video, this is it. The sheer volume of special fea-tures in this collection will take you days to get through. Here’s a partial list of all the stuff that’s packed into these two discs: A commentary track; six hours of audio features, from the musical recording ses-sions to radio shows and promos; outtakes;

deleted scenes; tornado test footage; a documentary on director Victor Fleming; all seven of the “Wizard of Oz” fi lms that came before the Judy Garland version ... and much, much more. And if that isn’t enough for you, amazon.com has a four-disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition that’ll knock your socks off.In addition to all the stuff you get on the two-disc set, the amazon.com boxed edi-tion contains a disc containing a digital copy of the fi lm and Disc 4 contains the six-hour MGM documentary “When the Lion Roars.” There is also a 52-page book highlighting the fi lm’s production history; a wristwatch; a reproduction of the fi lm’s original budget; the 1939 campaign book and four poster cards featuring characters from the fi lm.

“42nd Street Forever 5: Alamo Drafthouse Edition” -- As the title says, this is the fi fth

installment in the awesome “42nd Street Forever” series -- a showcase of trailers to some of the best (worst?) of the grindhouse fl icks of the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Some of the low-budget gems featured: “Mad Monkey Kung-Fu,” “The Terronauts,” “Caged Virgins,” “Message From Space,” “3 Supermen in the West” and “Sting of the Dragon Masters.” Also included is a 30-minute documentary on the Alamo Draft-house Cinema, the Austin, Texas, theater that is world famous for its Quentin Taran-tino Fest and Butt-Numb-A-Thon movie marathons.

“Too Cool For School Collection” -- If you came of age in the 1980s, you either snuck into the theater to watch these teen sex comedies, or if your parents ponied-up the dough for Cinemax, you waited until they went to bed to catch these low-budget jiggle fests. This collection contains: “The

Beach Girls,” “Cave Girl,” “Coach Hunk,” “Jocks,” “Malibu Beach,” “My Tutor,” “My Chauffeur,” “Pom Pom Girl,” “Tomboy,” “The Van” and “Weekend Pass.” That’s 12 movies for under $15. Such a deal!

TV SERIES“The Guild” Seasons 1 & 2

“How I Met Your Mother” Season Four “CSI NY” The Complete Fifth Season

“Life on Mars” The Complete Series (U.S. version)

“Kings” Season One “The Unit” Season Four

“The Patty Duke Show” Season One “Ultraman” The Complete Series

“Midsomer Murders” Set 13“Foyle’s War” Series 1-5 -- From Dunkirk to VE-Day


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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Answers & Solutions

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Travel plans could be interrupted by the re-emergence of a workplace problem that was never quite fully resolved. Deal with it at once, and then take off on that well-deserved trip.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor cultural activities for sensuous Bo-vines. Attend a concert or an art show. Bet-ter yet, create something yourself (a poem, perhaps?), and dedicate it to someone spe-cial.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Respect any doubts you might now be feeling about a new situation. They could be refl ecting your inner awareness that some essential information might be missing. Check it out.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s impor-tant to start the new month with as clean a slate as possible. Either complete all those unfi nished tasks or pass them on to others who would be more than happy to take them on.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to cut down on expenses and tame that urge to splurge. Applying some fi nancial discipline now could help the Big Cat ride out a possible monetary crunch later on.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Money matters are dominant this week. Recheck your accounts and make sure they’re up-to-date. Also, pay more atten-tion to personal issues before they become major problems.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might be tempted to employ the same tactics as your adversary, but that could backfi re. Better to use the same balanced approach that has worked for you before and could again.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A changing workplace environment could stir up confusion as well as apprehension. Best to ignore the rumors and get the facts. You could fi nd that the changes bring posi-tive elements.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Communication is easier this week with people ready and eager to hear what you have to say. Also, check for possible technical problems before you start your new project.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Aspects favor change for the usually traditional Goat. Opening your mind to possibilities you had ignored could lead you to make decisions you once considered improbable.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Making personal as well as professional adjustments to changing conditions might be easier with more information explaining the “hows” and “whys” of the situations in question.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) With a growing tide of positive reactions to buoy your confi dence, this could be the right time to put the fi nishing touches to your new project and get it well and truly launched.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for setting an example of quiet, calm reason-ing in the midst of chaotic conditions.


SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. “Shining Star” in 1975. The group won a Gram-my for Best R&B Performance. They’re wrapping up their 2009 tour, still together, though with some member changes.2. Dion, in 1961.3. The Everly Brothers. Although Don and Phil offi cially split in 1973 and didn’t speak to each other for 10 years, they now tour periodically, usually with other performers.4. Richard Marx. He snagged a Grammy nomi-nation for Best Male Rock Performance for the song.5. The R&B singer was born Raymond Usher IV. He’s been busy: Besides coming out with a fragrance bearing his name, he’s responsible for New Look, a program that allows youths to ex-plore the entertainment and sports worlds.6. “Maggie May” in 1971.

1. A spot in the visual fi eld2. Black

3. The island of Corsica4. Dollar5. Jupiter

6. As an antihistamine to treat allergies7. Anne Boleyn

8. Vulcan9. Mertz

10. “Always First with the News”

1. Twice -- 1992 and 1993.2. Rube Waddell had 349 strikeouts for the 1904 Philadelphia A’s.3. Twenty-three years (after the 1973 season).4. Once -- in 1996-97.5. Tony Esposito had 15 for Chicago in 1969-70.6. Ricky Rudd in 1998.7. Twenty matches.

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LESSONS FROMA BEAR MARKET

Provided by Adam Graysonof EdwardJones Investments

If you invest for many years, you’ll eventually encounter both bull and bear markets. Although you obviously

prefer seeing the bull, you may actually learn more from the bear — and when it’s “hibernating,” you can put these lessons to good use in making investment moves for the future.

Here are some of the key “bear market lessons” to consider:

Purchase quality investments. A bear market tends to drag everything down with it. But quality investments — those with strong fundamentals and good prospects — have the potential to bounce back quickly once the bear market ends. That’s why you’ll want to consider owning these quality vehicles in all investment climates. In fact, try to avoid owning investments today that you wouldn’t want to own in a bear market tomorrow.

Maintain realistic expectations. Many investors look back fondly at the mid-to-late 1990s, when we frequently experienced double-digit stock market returns. Unfortunately, these results “raised the bar” in terms of what investors expect — and these elevated expectations led to problems for people whose long-term fi nancial goals were based on overly optimistic projections. By anticipating more modest returns, you’ll be able to set more realistic, achievable goals. At the same time, don’t be surprised at the recurrence of bear markets, which are a normal part of the investing process.

Know your risk tolerance. If you fi nd yourself losing sleep over the fate of your investments in the midst of a bear market, you may need to review your risk tolerance and adjust your portfolio accordingly. But keep things in perspective. Instead of

fretting over daily or monthly downturns, ask yourself this: “How much can I afford to lose and still meet my fi nancial goals, such as achieving a comfortable retirement?” You’ll come up with different answers at different stages of your life.

Base investment decisions on principles — not predictions. Everybody can make investment predictions — and they usually do. But many of these prognosticators have poor track records. So, instead of acting on predictions, base your investment decisions on principles, such as buying quality investments, maintaining a long-term perspective and diversifying your portfolio. While diversifi cation can’t guarantee a profi t or protect against a loss, it can help reduce risk when the market is volatile.

Maintain adequate liquidity. If you are planning on cashing out a long-term investment to pay for a major expense, such as a down payment on a home or college tuition for a child, you could run into diffi culty if a bear market is raging and the value of your investments have dropped. To avoid this problem, maintain a portion of your portfolio in liquid investments. Although these vehicles won’t provide you with a high return, they offer greater preservation of principal — which is just what you need when you need the money now.

Look for good investment opportunities. During a bear market, you can almost always fi nd quality investments. While their prices may be down, these investments can still offer good growth potential — and typically, the best time to buy them is when their value is down.

By following these lessons, you can prepare yourself for a bear market — and help avoid getting “clawed” by it.

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

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Whether you sign up for help through a program or do the work yourself, the mains goals are to keep cold air out. At the very minimum: Use a caulking gun to seal around windows. Check your hardware store for shrinkable clear plastic

sheets that go on the inside of windows. Those sheets can do more than you might think to keep cold air from coming through the glass. At the height of winter there could be a 20-degree dif-ference in temperature on the window side of the plastic -- cold air that isn’t making it into the room.

With cooler weather, especially at night, you’ll be able to tell if you have air leaks at exterior doors. Just take off your shoes and check for cold air down at fl oor level. Invest in weather stripping around the doors if you feel a draft. Also check wall electrical plugs to see if cold air is blowing in. Invest in plug inserts, or buy the gasket kits that block the whole wall plug.

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].


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The criminal prosecution of O.J. Simpson dramatically brought forth a reality of the American legal system, the “Golden Rule”:

he who has the gold, rules. While the American legal system is one of the most highly developed and, as structured, one of the fairest systems in the world, one of its drawbacks is that it is extremely expensive and very time-consuming to actually seek redress in the courts. From my personal observations, an unfortunate truth about the system is that quite often, it is the party who can outspend and outlast the other party who “wins”, and not the party with the strongest case.

If a case is brought in District Court, it would be extremely diffi cult for a private individual to negotiation the maze of rules and procedures. As a result most parties are obligated to obtain the services of an attorney. Under the American system of justice, each party to an action is responsible for his own attorneys’ fees and other legal costs. Absent a specifi c statutory or contractual provision providing for the contrary, attorneys’ fees are rarely granted to the prevailing party. Such fees and costs, if a case went all the way to trial, quickly amount to $30,000 or more, depending upon the billing rate of the particular attorney. Quite often the amount of money at issue is insuffi cient to warrant the incurring of such legal fees.

In addition, a well-heeled plaintiff or defendant can, by fi ling multiple motions in a case, all of which must be responded to by opposing counsel, really “churn the

fi le”, forcing the opposing party to incur even more expense, and further delaying trial. Cases often take a year or more to actually go to trial.

Litigation is unpleasant as well as expensive. Often clients with a very strong case will simply give up, because they just can’t or won’t deal with the unpleasantness and stress anymore. Opposing parties, knowing this, will deliberately drag matters out, being extremely confrontational and emotionally abusive.

I recently represented a client in a civil litigation over an unpaid debt, for merchandise sold and delivered to an extremely wealthy individual, who then refused to pay my clients. At mediation, the opposing counsel offered an insultingly low settlement offer. He admitted that we would probably prevail at trial and get back twice or more what he was offering. However, because of the amount at issue, the reality was that that additional amount we would have been awarded at trial would undoubtedly been eaten up by my additional legal fees to further litigate the matter. Good for me; not good for my client. Ironically, said wealthy individual probably paid out to his attorney as much if not more of the amounts due from him to my client. He was out the same amount of money, but it went to his attorney rather than the individuals to which money was owed. A fair and just result? No – but he who had the gold, ruled.

Recently I have seen more and more well-heeled individuals basically extorting money from ordinary people, fi ling claims in district court, rather than small claims court, for ridiculously small amounts of money. Most people pay, regardless of how unjustifi ed the complaint, because it is much cheaper than attempting to defend in court. For example, a multi-millionaire businessman who purchases and owns multiple rental properties, sued my clients, a middleclass couple, in district court for about $800. In small claims court, my clients could easily and inexpensively defend themselves; in district court, probably not.

Deciding to proceed to litigation is a very serious decision, not to be entered into lightly. It is expensive, time-consuming, and so stressful that I have seen it tear apart marriages and business partnership. If you decide to litigate, do so prepared to invest signifi cant sums of time and money to do so, and be prepared to yourself outlast, survive the process.

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Preparing for the Fall Season, Part 2Window, Fireplace and Chimney Maintenance ChecklistBefore the weather grows colder it's important to preparefor the winter months to prevent costly damage.

windows and doors to preventdrafts and to lower heatingbills. Most of the newer homeshave dual pane windows andare designed with weather-stripping.

If you own an older homeand your windows are theoriginal single pane, add theweather-stripping to keep thecolder air and moisture out-side; weather-stripping can bemade out of plastic, foam, feltor metal.

If there is a door betweenyour house and the garage,check the adjustment of theself-closing device to ensure itcloses the door completely.

Check all window locks anddoor locks for proper opera-tion. Windows that can beopened by breaking the glassand unlocking them, are lesseffective deterrents to crimi-nals. Check with the hardware store for window lock alterna-tives.

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Clean fireplace of ashes. Check chimney for loose or

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Remove bird nests fromchimney flues. Bird nests inchimney flues can prevent aproper venting of combustiongases and can catch fire fromsparks.

Fireplaces that are regular-ly used during the seasonshould have a certified chim-ney sweep inspect and cleanthe flues, check your fireplacedamper and clean the chim-ney annually to prevent dan-gerous chimney fires. Sootand creosote, which build upinside the chimney, can ignitewhen a fire is lit.

Woodburning stove con-nector pipes and chimneysshould be inspected by a certi-fied chimney sweep at leastannually.

SAFETY

Inspect and clean dust fromthe covers of your smoke andcarbon monoxide alarms.

water leaks or cold air leaks.Ensure all windows and

skylights to the outside shuttightly.

Make sure the caulkingaround windows is adequateto reduce heat/cooling loss.

Check window panes forloose or missing putty or glaz-ing compound. This will alsohelp reduce water damage tothe windows and door frames.

Install or renew weatherstripping or caulking around

WINDOW MAINTENANCE

Change summer screensto cool weather storm win-dows and doors.

Inspect and repair anyloose or damaged windowframes.

Remove screens from theinside of casement windowsto allow air from the heatingsystem to keep condensa-tionoff window glass.

Examine windows anddoors for ice accumulation,

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