Snippetz_Issue 465

All your protection under one roof.

©1997 American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its SubsidiariesHome Office – Madison, WI 53783

www.amfam.comNA-07497 Rev. 1/03

Larry E Stiltner Agency481 Hwy 105 Suite 212(719) 481-8382 BusMonument, CO 80132









719-488-1400www.monumentcoins.com

[email protected] the MONTEVERDE Center

325 2nd St. Suite U, Monument Co

Bring this ad to receive an Extra 5% when we buy your Gold

NOW OPEN

MONUMENT COINSBuy • Sell • Trade…Coins, Gold & Silver

WE BUY GOLD!GET 40% OR MORE IN CA$H FOR

YOUR UNWANTED GOLD!

Al Dobrick - 30 Years Exp

by Deborah Stumpf

SnIppeSnIppetz®

tznnInnnnnnnnnnnIIIIIIIIIpppppppppppppppp zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzOF NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY & LARKSPUR

Bear With Us!... Continued on Page 2 15 MonthCertifi cate of Deposit

1.507% APY*

A SPECIAL BRAND OFACCOUNTS

Minimum Deposit $500.00Penalty for Early Withdrawal*Rates subject to change*APY based on quarterly compoundingAnnual Percentage Yield as of June 18, 2010

FIRST NATIONALBANK MONUMENT

581 Hwy 105Member 719-481-0008

www.fnbmonument.com

11 MonthCertifi cate of Deposit

1.22% APY*Minimum Deposit $500.00Penalty for Early Withdrawal*Rates subject to change*APY based on quarterly compoundingAnnual Percentage Yield as of June 18, 2010

SNIPPETZ ASKS OUR READERS TO

BEAR WITH US!

FREE WEEKLY

ISSUE 465 • SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

always a better roof. GUARANTEEDTUFF ROOF

TM

www.MyTuffRoof.com

HAIL DAMAGE?FREE ESTIMATECALL TODAY!

719-487-9000 J. Moran, OwnerReti red USCG

www.kingsdeergolfclub.com

“Bears sleep by day. At night, they stayawake to chase away bad dreams.”

- Jesse O’Neil

The teddy bear has chased away not only bad dreams but also tears and fears, and has been a faithful and lovable companion

to children – and adults – for centuries. Three “holidays” commemorating the teddy bear are proof of the teddy bear craze. Sept. 9 is “Teddy Bear Day,” Oct. 11 is the worldwide “Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day” and Nov. 14 is “Na-tional Teddy Bear Day.”

Teddy crosses all cultures and classes, and has a place in the hearts of the young and the old – and, of course, the toy industry. The teddy bear is in line with the sock monkey as the most popular of all stuffed animals in the United States.

Bear With Us!... Continued from Page 1

2

THIS WEEK IN SNIPPETZ

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2010PUBLISHED BY FUNDER ENLIGHTENING, INC.

George Wilkins - Publisher

PO Box 789 Monument, CO, 80132

(719) 487-0484email: [email protected]

www.snippetzonline.com

NEXT WEEK IN SNIPPETZ

FEATURE ARTICLES

Abilities - What Is A Medium? ... 6“Orchids” - Tammy’s Tips... 7

Moments In Time... 8Strange But True... 10Senior News Line... 15

STYLE

“Spreading the Glow” - Kim’s Korner... 5

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 11“Heart Failure Patients Need Activity, Not Rest” -

To Your Good Health... 12

REAL ESTATE 14Should You Stay, or Should You Go? -

Part 1 of 3 - Robyn’s Rap... 14

CLASSIFIED PAGE 15GREAT BARGAINSFind Your Treasure!

Business / Employment Opportunities

THE DINING GUIDE 16-17Supermarket Mystery Is A Tasty Treat

The Kitchen Diva... 17

PUZZLES, TRIVIA,ENTERTAINMENT 18-19

Trivia Test • Sports Quiz • Flash BackSuper Crossword • Weekly Sudoku

Couch Theater DVD PreviewsHuey’s Page (Comics)

Salome’s Stars (Weekly Horoscope)

BUSINESS, FINANCE & LAWPAGES 20-23

Think Twice Before Joining the “Gold Rush” - Financial Focus ... 20

“Writing A Solid Resume” -Dollars and Sense... 22

“CAN THEY SUE YOU IN AFGHANISTAN? The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act” -The Law According to Stevens ... 23

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 23

SNIPPETZ®

OF NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY & LARKSPUR

Bear With Us!... Continued on Page 3

W H E N Q U A L I T Y C O U N T S W H E N Q U A L I T Y C O U N T S

WH

EN

Q

UA

LI

TY

C

OU

NT

S

WHEN QUALITY COUNTS WHEN QUALITY COUNTSWH

EN

Q

UA

LI

TY

C

OU

NT

S

Four-Color In-House Printingwith Direct-to-Plate Technology

Black & White and Color Copies

Graphic Design

Bringthis ad in

and receive10 Black & White

Copies or 1 Color CopyFREE

719-488-25441756 Lake Woodmoor Drive

Monument, Colorado Bindery

Advertising

Bulk Mailing

Laminating

Signs and Banners Promotional Products

Vehicle Wraps

WE’VEMOVED!

719-488-254415706

Jackson Creek Pkwy.Monument, CO

80132

SNIPPETZ IS PIE-STRUCK- AS IN PIZZA

719-271-8742Almost Everything Fixed

Around the House

Free Estimates / Satisfaction Guaranteed

Licensed and Insured

Specializing in your “To Do” List

Once you’ve triedour service, you’ll know

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

487-9713 or 351-7476

The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. in Vermont’s Champlain Valley is the largest seller of teddy bears by mail or-der and the Internet and one of the largest producers of teddy bears worldwide. The company handcrafts each bear, producing about 500,000 a year. In 2003, at the end of the fi rst quarter, Vermont Teddy Bear reported net revenues of $14.5 million. In 2005, a pri-vate equity fi rm took the company private.

TEDDY R. President Theodore Roosevelt is the legendary in-spiration for the teddy bear. On Nov. 16, 1902, The Washington Post published a cartoon by Clifford Ber-ryman called “Drawing the Line in Mississippi.” The cartoon featured Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub. The story behind the cartoon is about Roosevelt’s trip to Mississippi to settle a border dispute between Mississippi and Louisiana. His hosts took Roosevelt, an avid hunter, out to hunt bears, but the bears didn’t show up, and the hunt was a bust. So, someone cap-tured a bear and set him up for Roosevelt to shoot, but the 32nd president of the U.S. refused, drawing the line at shooting a captive target; thus, the cartoon. The title of the cartoon was a play on both activities: the border dispute and the bear situation.

The bear depicted in the cartoon had a look of inno-cence and sweetness. The cartoon drew widespread attention, and was reprinted in many newspapers across the country. The cartoon inspired Morris and Rose Michtom from Brooklyn, NY, to create a bear honoring Roosevelt’s positive hunting ethics. The Michtoms’ bear was a likeness to the cartoon bear,

and they named it “Teddy’s Bear.” When they placed the bear in the storefront window of their candy shop, the happy little bear became wildly popular. The high demand for the bears led the Michtoms to seek help from the Butler Brothers wholesale fi rm, and the two founded the fi rst teddy bear manufacturer in the U.S.: the Ideal Novelty and Toy Co.

At the same time in Germany, artist Richard Steiff designed a teddy bear for his aunt’s stuffed toy busi-ness. Steiff’s bear resembled a real bear cub. In March 1903, the bear was introduced at a European toy fair. Although Europeans didn’t warm up to the bear, an American toy buyer bought 3,000 of them.

A “BEARY” BIG CRAZEIn the early 1900s, the teddy bear frenzy took hold. President Roosevelt carried a teddy bear as his mas-cot in his bid for re-election. High-society women carried teddy bears everywhere; children had their pictures taken with teddy bears, and Seymour Eaton, educator and columnist, wrote a series of children’s books about the Roosevelt Bears. Composer J.K. Bracken also composed the song, “The Teddy Bear Two Step,” which later became “The Teddy Bear’s Picnic.”

Teddy bear manufacturers came out of the woodwork and produced teddy bears in a variety of colors and even added shoes, clothes and roller skates to some. The teddy bear became a symbol of unity throughout the world.

SNIPPETZ ASKS OUR READERS TO

BEAR WITH

US!

3

SNIPPETZ®



The place to turn for ShelterInsurance protection foryour auto, home, and life.

Michael D. Ahlers66 Second St. Ste. B P.O. Box 1212

Monument, CO 80132-1212(719) 481-2550 Cell: (719) 209-4534

www.shelterinsurance.com Seek Shelter Today!

JUSTIN PALMER481 Hwy 105 • Ste B - 188

Monument CO 80132Visit us at: trilakesti le.com

jp@trilakesti le.com

719 • 243 • 4817

Serving Tri-Lakes and surrounding areas with highlyprofessional and custom ti le installati on. We look forward to

working with you to add extra value to your home or businesswith beauti ful aff ordable custom ti le work.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCOMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

Repairs

CompleteShower

Remodels

Custom Kitchen

Backsplashes

Custom Shower Pans

Remodels

Ceramic

Porcelain

Natural Stone

Countertops

Floors

Walls

Coupon applicable for installs over $1,500.00Materials not included - labor only / Expires 09/15/10

$100 OFF$250 OFFANY COMPLETE

SHOWER REMODELCoupon applicable for installs over $500.00

Materials not included - labor only / Expires 09/15/10

KITCHEN BACKSPLASHINSTALL

Bear With Us!... Continued on Page 4

“BEAR” PROFITSPrior to the 1950s, teddy bear manu-facturers hand-fi nished their bears and always used natural fi bers to make their bears. After World War II, synthetic fi -bers were all the rage – companies be-gan using nylon or acrylic plush, plas-tic eyes and rubber stuffi ng. The bears were now washable – a plus for buy-ers. And then came the mass-produced bear, which was cheaper, from east-ern Asia. From the 1950s through the 1960s, American companies, even the well-established ones, faltered because of the massive import of inexpensive teddy bears from overseas. Teddy bears also began taking a back seat to their stuffed furry friends.

America’s love for teddy bears resur-faced in 1969, when British actor Pe-ter Bull wrote a book about his affec-tion for teddy bears. “The Teddy Bear Book” (earlier called “Bear with Me”) boosted the teddy bear to collectable status – adults revived their own affec-tions for the lovable bear.

Five years after Bull’s book was pub-lished, American Beverly Port, who made dolls and her own teddy bears, took a teddy bear to a doll show. The teddy, “Theodore B. Bear,” was holding the hand of one of her dolls. The next year, Port put on a slide show she had created about teddy bears for the Unit-ed Federation of Doll Clubs. The slide show was well-received and prompted other designers and artists to create their own version of the teddy bear. To-day, there are thousands of “teddy bear artists” individually producing a vari-ety of teddy bears. And many of their customers are collectors.

In 1999, collectors purchased $441 mil-lion worth of teddy bears in the United States alone.

TEDDY BEAR SNIPPETZ• Many of the original teddy bears were made with real bear fur, and fi ne wood shavings were used to stuff the bears. The crème of the crop teddy bear

Proudly Presents

Wine and Roses

Tickets Available to the Public$48 Aug. 15 - Sept. 15

$50 Sept. 16 - Oct. 15$55 Oct. 16 - Nov. 5

Tickets can be purchased online:www.TLWC.net

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Wine has been arranged by:Dirk Stamp

www.thewineseller.net For More InformationCall 719-488-5690

The Nagle Agency

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

The Nagle Agency

Many thanks to Danielle and Steve Marksfor their dedication to the

Monument Farmer’s Market this year!

For Additional Information Call: 719-213-3323

THE ORIGINAL MONUMENTFARMER’S MARKET

MONUMENT(behind Rosie’s Diner)

Saturday8AM - 1PM

PALMER LAKESunday

10AM - 2PM

WE HAVE A HUGESELECTION OF GIFTS

FOR CHRISTMAS...

DON’T MISS OUR LAST WEEKOF THE SEASON!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT...we’ve had a great season, and look

forward to returning next June

4

SNIPPETZ®


6/30/10.

Great Summer Great Summer Kids’ Programs!Kids’ Programs!

www.beadcorneronline.com

beads and supplies

20% OFF

Offer expires 9/30/10.

Expert Hair Stylists

Walk-ins Welcome • (719) 481-3265251 North Front St. #5 , Monument

next to the Coffee Cup Cafe

LOOKING FOR A FULL OR PART-TIME STYLISTWE HAVE AN IN-SHOP BARBER

$25OFF

HAIR COLOR& PERMSBy Karey

Owner/StylistNew Clients Only

• Extensions• Great Cuts• Hi-lites• Low-lites

READY FOR A NEW LOOK?

Off ering Modern Fabrics, Patt erns,

Noti ons, Lessons & Handmade Gift s!

Historic Downtown Monument - 273 Washington Street

719-375-3961 / www.craft ylaine.comBring this ad in to receive 10% OFF your purchase!

had eyes made of glass. The original teddy’s glass eyes were attached to a long, sharp hat pin and then thumb-tacked into the head. However, parents were not keen about the glass eyes – fearing injury to their children. Glass eyes have been replaced with a variety of safer materials.

• Police and fi refi ghters often carry teddy bears to comfort children who are lost or victims of car accidents, fi res or other hazardous situations.

• Some hospitals allow their young pa-tients to bring along their teddy bears for a free checkup by a nurse or doc-tor.

• Forty-percent of all adults still have their childhood teddy bear.

• A collection of teddy bears is referred to as a “hug of bears.”

• A teddy bear survived the 1912 sink-ing of the Titanic, but its owner, Gas-pare Gatti, did not survive.

• A bear designed by Steiff once sold for $86,000 at an auction.

• Bear wear: Well-loved bears have plenty of bare spots. The worn out

parts on the bear include the tummy, where little hands have been holding on to the bear all night long; missing ears that are used to carry teddy bear; hands and feet that might have been chewed on (human or animal); dirt and food stains.

BEARLY ALONETeddy bears are in a class of their own, but other famous bears include Paddington Bear, Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, the Care bears, Smokey the Bear, Fozzie Bear from the Muppet Show, the three little bears – friends of Gold-ilocks, Gummi bears, Baloo from “Jun-gle Book” and the Berenstain Bears.

One of the most notable is Winnie the Pooh, designed in England by J.K. Far-nell & Co. In 1921, when he turned 1-year-old, Christopher Robin Milne received a Winnie the Pooh bear from his mother. His father, A.A. Milne, be-gan publishing Winnie the Pooh books featuring his son’s adventures with Winnie and other stuffed animals – cre-ating more “bear mania.”

No matter its followers, bear in mind that the teddy bear reigns.


183 Washington St.

Historic Downtown Monument

at 2nd & Washington

719.487.7691www.bellaartandframe.com

•Over 3000 Frame Styles

•10 years in Monument

•Expert Design Service

Come visit our

Gift Gallery!

Home Decor GaloreGifts/Cards

Antiques

We also carry

Waxberry Candles

October Class Schedule Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

5 10:30am – 12:30pm

Chalk Cloth Placemats $25

Chalk Cloth Included

6 7 10:30am – 12:30pm

Portfolio $30

Interfacing & Plexiglas Included

8 9

12

13 14 10:30am – 12:30pm Trick-or-Treat Tote

$30 All Materials Included

15 16 10:30am – 12:30pm Zippered Pouches

$30 Materials Included

19 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Super Hero or Princess Cape

$25 Interfacing Included

20 21 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Zippered Pouches $30

Materials Included

22 23 10:30am – 12:30pm

Chalk Cloth Placemats $25

Chalk Cloth Included

1:30 pm – 3:30pm TWEENS: Pillows & Pennants

$20

CLO

SED

ON

SU

ND

AY

CLO

SED

MO

ND

AY

26 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Portfolio $30

Interfacing & Plexiglas Included

27 28

29 30

JOIN CRAFTY LAINE & THE HISTORIC MONUMENT MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION FOR SAFE TRICK-OR-TREAT ON HALLOWEEN!

!

CRAFTY LAINE OCTOBER CLASS SCHEDULE

5

SNIPPETZ®: STYLE & THE LOCAL SCOOP

KIMS

KORNERby Kim Carson

Fireplaces are fabulous features in any room. These ideas and choices are just a few ways to fi re up your

imagination

Luxe in the Living Room - A glowing fi re-place in the home’s main gathering room is a glorious tradition. If you’ve the good fortune to have one in your living room, arrange your furnishings around it to maxi-mize your family’s enjoyment of it.

Drawn to the Den - A small fi replace in a den, home offi ce, or study greatly in-creases the cozy feeling of that room. Put a chair close to the fi replace to create a read-ing spot. Adding dried fl owers to a fi rebox show a wonderful way to keep the hearth appealing even in the summer months.

Rest Easy - Gently fl ickering fl ames are sure to bring sweet dreams when you in-stall a fi replace in the bedroom. Position the bed to maximize the view when lying down. Gas fi replaces are perfect in these situations, especially with a remote control: Simply turn the fl ame off with the touch of a button from across the room when you’re ready to slip into sweet slumber.

Kitchen Comfort - The fi rst indoor fi re-places were used to cook; heating the room was just a pleasant byproduct. Today, fi re-places in kitchens add even more warmth to the center of the home. A great ideas is having a wood-burning stove tucked into a tile-lined niche to enhance its room-warm-ing quality.

Warmth Down Under - Many homeown-ers wishing to improve a basement face a common dilemma: How to warm the space.

Supplementing a home’s heating system with a wood- or gas-fueled stove is a smart solution. The casual charm of antique-style stoves perfectly complements the laid-back appeal of these spaces while providing heat when and where it’s needed.

Move Outdoors - There’s no reason to confi ne the pleasures of a fi replace to the indoors. Think of an outdoor fi replace as an elegant variation on the campfi re. Ar-range the space just as you would indoors: circle seating around the hearth, and when the evenings turn cool take advantage of the warm glow to stay outdoors and listen to summer’s last crickets.

Multiply the Enjoyment - If you’re torn between putting a fi replace in one room or the room next to it, consider a multi-sided model. This three-sided gas fi replace casts a panoramic view of its gentle fl ames. An-other advantage: When not in use, three sides of glass keep the fi replace light and bright.

Impressionist Approach - Part of a fi re-place’s magic is that it warms the heart whether it’s lit or not. Simply install a pre-fabricated fi replace mantel on the wall and dress it up to play the part and -- presto! – you have got a hearth worthy of gathering around.

For more information, please visit www.FlooringandDesignCenter.com

SPREADING THE GLOW

Like to know more?Kim can be reached

at 719-487-7767

ASK USABOUT

OURFREE

FINANCING!

HARDWOOD INCLUDING INSTALL ONLY $5.99 per sq. ft.!(Can not be combined with any other discount or special)

366 Second St.Monument

719-487-7767www.FlooringandDesignCenter.com

finders keepersby Peggy Rima

NEW FALL ARRIVALS!Incredible Jewelry Unique Gifts Local Art

Pottery & Candles Colorado Jams, Salsas & Honey

“gifts from the heart”

Celebrating 11 Years in Palmer Lake • (719) 487-8020 • 91 Hwy. 105 • Palmer Lake

Create A Memory

Studio

FORMERLY 2 WATTS: 245 Jefferson St., Monument, CO 80132719-488-0889 / www.createamemorystudio.com

Monday - Sept 27 (7pm - 9pm)Crochet lesson - $10 plus cost of materials.

Thursday - Family Night (6pm - 8pm)10% off when you bring a parent.

Friday - Oct 1 - Ladies NightPumpkin Puzzlers. $20 plus cost of materials.

THE YARNHAS ARRIVED!

Damage Control!Mediceuticals Strengthening Treatment

Repairs Hair in 120 Seconds!

Now Only $25

With any Color Service*

Hair Specialist Emily SteinerMonumental Styles 719.487.8660 Hwy105 & Knollwoood

*Good Through October 16th (Mention This Ad)

Secret Window

Floral Studio

When Quality CountsFresh Flowers for any Occasion

Corsages & LeisGreen Plants

Fine Art Gallery

OilsSculptureBuon (True) Fresco

Fine Art & Flowers

Located in Historic Downtown Monument

47 Third Street in Monument47 Third Street

“Your Full Service Florist”

719.481.9600719.481.9600 www.secretwindowgallery.comwww.secretwindowgallery.com

6

SNIPPETZ®: THE LOCAL SCOOP

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH HEALING, LLC

[email protected] • www.empowermentthroughhealing.com • Monument, CO

Medium/Clairvoyant/Tai Yi Energy - Tami Urbanek

Under mental, emotional, or physical stress? Low immune system? Anxiety? Depression? Lack of focus?

Tai Yi means Supreme Movement and is an ancient form of Chinese energy work that is similar to acupuncture and can assist in many ailments.

719-641-2017Making New Choices to Create a New Reality

FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH SESSION

A medium is a person who has the genetic make-up to com-municate energetically with

those who do not have physical bod-ies. Many people associate this with speaking with a person who is de-ceased. A few well-known mediums are John Edwards, Lisa Williams, and James Van Praagh (the creator of the show Ghost Whisperer). The televised interactions with these me-diums usually consists of the medium connecting a deceased person with a physical person in the audience or one-on-one.

Not everyone chooses to believe that people still carry energy after a physical death. Some choose to be-lieve that we live X number of years, die, and that is it. Some believe we do go to heaven or hell, depending on how well we lived our life and/or how much money we give to the church. Some believe we go to another place for eternity and some believe we re-incarnate. Some believe we become enlightened upon physical death. I will not say that any of these beliefs are bad or wrong. The majority of the population simply believes one way or another based on what they were taught in childhood or later in life, for some, without really examining the origin of the teaching.

A medium is the middle person be-tween the nonphysical people (de-ceased or spirit guides) and the physi-cal person waiting to hear what the nonphysical people/person is saying. The medium hears, sees, and feels what the nonphysical person is say-ing or doing. If the nonphysical per-son feels pain, the medium may feel

ABILITIESWHAT IS A MEDIUM?

pain. Those in the nonphysical also project images to the medium’s mind for that medium to describe to the person. Mediums are not gifted; they are born with the genetic make-up to be able to communicate energetically with those who have passed or a per-son’s spirit guides.

As a medium, I connect people with the deceased (when desired) and spirit guides. On occasion, I will have a per-son schedule an appointment desiring to speak with their spirit guides and a deceased family member chooses to come forward to talk. I ask the per-son if he or she wants to speak with this family member. The answer has NOT always been a yes. Some people simply do not desire to speak with a deceased family member. That is per-fectly fi ne.

Who are spirit guides? Spirit guides are deceased people who have reached a level of learning and heal-ing and have the knowledge to assist a person in his or her own life journey. Everyone has spirit guides, whether they are acknowledged or not. Most people have three or four guides. In my experience, the majority of people have three guides. Guides are present at the beginning of one’s physical life, sometimes when the person is still in the mother’s womb. They of-fer assistance in many different ways. What is important to remember is that they are listening, watching and carry compassion and patience. Will they stop a person from making a foolish choice? No. They never control an outcome. Ones do not need to be a medium to connect with their guides; they simply need to be open.

Tami Urbanek

For more information on Tami, visit www.empowermentthroughhealing.com

and listen to Empowerment ThroughHealing on Castle Rock Radio

beginning October 6, 2010.

YouAreHere

God is Everywhere.

Fall Classes Start This September. Register To d a y !

www.benethillmonastery.org [email protected] In the Black Forest

3190 Benet Lane Colorado Springs, CO 719-633-0655

Benet Hil l Monaster y - Seek Pe a c e And Pursue It

R e t re a t s

S c r i p t u re Studies

Centering Praye r

Benedictine Spiritual Fo r m a t i o n

Your Path to Peace Starts at Benet Hill Monastery.

Snippetz Ad 7/1/10 11:02 AM Page 1

Turn Back Time Skin Restoration, LLCSkin Classic for minor skin irregularities / Microdermabrasion

Michele Even, MSN - Registered Nurse, Educator

(719) 550-4530 - (719) [email protected] • www.turnbacktime.skincaretherapy.net

High frequency technology for the rapid removal of minor skinirregulariti es such as hyperpigmentati on, cherry angiomas, spider veins, cholesterol deposits, fi bromas, skin tags and acne pimples.

Treatments are quick, non-invasive and typicallyonly one session is needed to clear the problem!

The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Presents

on the Strip...Saturday, October 16, 2010

7 pm to 10:30 pm$45 each or $80 per couple

Each ‘Buy-In’ includes: Hors D’Ouvres, Full Buff et, 1 complimentary Beverage

and $150 in ‘Casino Cash”

Graciously hosted by:Sundance Mountain Athleti c Center

1808 Woodmoor Dr.Monument, CO 80132

Call Today To Reserve Your Tickets!

719-481-3282

Now offering: Before/After School Youth Program, Jazzercise, Lil’ Kickers,

US Karate, CCX Volleyball Club, Mother’s Morning Out,

Young Rembrandts


7

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

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

We Deliver719-339-3525

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift , or just feel like spoiling yourself, we have something to fi t everyoccasion and personality. Stop in and check out thecollecti ons by Mariposa, K Hall, Beth Quinn, Rabbit Moon, BlaBla, Patsy’s Candies, and many more.

Located next door to 3-Margaritas1761 Lake Woodmoor Drive

719-375-5438

10% OFF with this ad

www.MoxieStyles.com

The Enchanted Florist

719-488-1116481 HWY 105 *I

Monument Co 80132

& Cottage Treasures

20% OFF FALL PRE-ORDERS

Fall Arrangements Ordered by October 15th

Delivering Beautiful Memories For All

Occasions

Fresh FlowersUnique

DesignerArrangements

Never Forget That Special

Occasion Again!

We Can Send Flowers

Around The World

M - F 9:30 - 5 SAT 10 - 3

719-243-4817 • trilakestile.com

JUSTIN PALMER481 Hwy 105 • Ste B - 188

Monument CO 80132

REPAIRS AND PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION OF:PORCELAIN • CERAMIC • NATURAL STONE • COMPLETE SHOWER REMODELS

CUSTOM KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES • FLOORS • WALLS • COUNTERTOPS

FREE ESTIMATES • COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL

Gina Forero, B.M., M.S.

The Juilliard School New York, NY

Piano Performance& Instruction

BEGINNERto ADVANCED

719-337-7742 • [email protected]

Tammy’sTips

ORCHID CAREMany have stopped by our shop and asked about caring for their Orchid plant here are a few tips I’ve found and just wanted to share them with all the Orchid owners out there.

WATERINGYOUR ORCHID

Always water early in the day so that your orchids dry out by nighttime. The proper frequency of watering will depend on the climatic conditions where you live. In gen-eral, water once a week during the winter and twice a week when the weather turns warm and dry. The size of your orchid con-tainer also helps determine how often you need to water, regardless of climate condi-tions. Typically, a 6-inch pot needs water every 7 days and a 4-inch pot needs water every 5 to 6 days.

The type of potting medium being used can also affect your plant’s water require-ments. Bark has a tendency to dry out more rapidly than sphagnum moss, for instance. It is important to remember, however, that even when the surface of your pot is dry, the root area may remain moist. The pot-ting medium should always be damp, but not soggy—neither should it be allowed to get extremely dry.

The quality of water used, whether for spraying or watering, is of great importance. Since tap water has often been chemically treated, generally with chlorine, it should be used with caution. The best water for orchids is undoubtedly rainwater. Since we don’t have a lot of rain water sitting around you can use distilled or spring water.

The temperature of the water is also impor-tant. If the water is to cold it can damage the plant.

ORCHID FOODIn their native habitat, orchids scavenge nutrients from whatever happens to be nearby: decomposing leaves, bird or ani-mal droppings, or minerals borne in rain-water. You can help your orchid to grow faster and bloom sooner by feeding it the

right fertilizers. Look for products that contain nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), along with trace elements such as iron.

Orchids growing in bark need more nitro-gen than either phosphorus or potassium (in proportions of 30-10-10). This is be-cause the bark is decayed by bacteria that use a large amount of nitrogen, leaving very little for the plant. Therefore, the most important step to remember when feeding your orchid is to correctly identify the type of fertilizer you should be using. Beauti-ful Orchids has fi ve different orchid foods available. Before feeding your orchid, al-ways read and follow the directions care-fully.

REPOTTINGYOUR ORCHIDS

Each orchid genus has different require-ments for potting media. All orchids pot-ted in a typical bark medium need to be repotted every 18 to 24 months, depending on the needs of the individual plant.

The primary purpose of repotting is to pro-vide fresh media, not necessarily a larger pot, but pot size should be selected accord-ing to the size of the root mass. Orchids like to be a little tight in their pots. Orchids transferred to overly large pots tend to con-centrate their energy on root growth and may not show new growth or foliage for several months.

Always select pots with drainage holes; orchid roots in contact with standing water will rot and die, killing the plant. Media in the center of larger pots may remain wet for long periods and become an unhealthy environment for roots. This can be avoided by placing pieces of broken terra cotta or small rocks in the bottom of the pot. A smaller pot inverted into a larger one can also help with drainage and aeration, with the roots of the plant draped over and around the smaller pot. Some orchids, such as Phalaenopsis, have roots capa-ble of photosynthesis. For these plants, clear pots have become popular, as they allow light to get to the roots.

There are many good resources for Orchid care that can be found on

the internet, one of them I suggest is Orchids 101.

For additional information:Tammy Crawford

The Enchanted Florist481 Hwy 105 Ste. I

Monument Co 80132719-488-1116

8

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS - THEY MAKE SNIPPETZ® POSSIBLE!

SAFE • CLEAN • SECURE Double J

Judi & Jeff Havens - Owners6470 Walker Road • Colorado Springs

By Appointment: 495-1774

Owners on Site- 24 Hour -

Supervision

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY

VACATIONS EARLY

• Reasonable Rates• Large/Indoor Heated Runs• Elevated Dog Beds• Overnight/Long Term

• Catering to Special Diets & Other Needs• Multi Pet Discounts for Pet Roommates

County Line Rd.

✪Walker Rd.Hwy. 105

Hodgen Rd.Hw

y. 83

Thom

pson

Rd.

Blac

k Fo

rest

Rd.

DoubleJ

ConvenientLocation

DOGBoarding Kennel

QUALITY GOODS & SERVICES

A CUT ABOVEDRYWALL

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

Drywall Patches,

Repair andTexturing

• No Job Too Small• Free Estimates

• Reasonable Rates• 25 Years of Experience

Call Mark Today!

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

THE PLACE FOR GREATBIRTHDAY GIFTS

FREE Gift Wrapping

Unique HandcraftedDollhouses & Accessories

for the Discriminating “Mini-Home Owner”

Both stores conveniently located at274 Washington Street, Historic Monument

481•1361

NOW OPEN MONDAYS!

PO Box 863Monument, CO 80132

Barbara Oakley719-488-2119

TRI-LAKES &GLENEAGLEWELCOMING

• On Sept. 27, 1540, in Rome, the Society of Jesus receives its charter from Pope Paul III. The Jesuit order played an important role in the Counter-Reformation and even-tually succeeded in converting millions around the world to Catholicism.

• On Oct. 2, 1780, 31-year-old British Ma-jor John Andre is hanged as a spy by U.S. military forces. When Andre, an accom-plice of Benedict Arnold, was captured on Sept. 23, incriminating papers were found in his boot. The papers revealed that U.S. General Benedict Arnold, commander of West Point, had offered to surrender the strategic Hudson River fort to the British for a bribe of 20,000 pounds.

• On Oct. 1, 1908, the fi rst production Model T Ford is completed in Detroit. It had a 22 horsepower, four-cylinder engine, could go as fast as 40 mph and could run on gasoline or hemp-based fuel.

• On Sept. 28, 1941, the Boston Red Sox’s Ted Williams plays a double-header against

the Philadelphia Athletics on the last day of the regular season and gets six hits in eight trips to the plate, boosting his batting aver-age to .406.

• On Sept. 30, 1954, the USS Nautilus, the world’s fi rst nuclear submarine, is commis-sioned by the U.S. Navy. It fi rst ran under nuclear power on the morning of Jan. 17, 1955. The Nautilus could remain sub-merged for almost unlimited periods be-cause its atomic engine needed no air and only a very small quantity of nuclear fuel.

• On Sept. 29, 1988, Stacy Allison of Port-land, Ore., becomes the fi rst American woman to reach the summit of Mount Ever-est, which at 29,035 feet above sea level is the highest point on earth. About two dozen climbers died in attempts to reach the top of Everest in the 20th century.

• On Oct. 3, 1995, at the end of a sensation-al trial, former football star O.J. Simpson is acquitted of the brutal 1994 double mur-der of his estranged wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. A majority of African Americans believed Simpson to be innocent of the crime, while white America was confi dent of his guilt.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

MOMENTS IN TIMETHE HISTORY CHANNEL

Once you’ve triedour service, you’ll know

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

487-9713 or 351-7476

125 2nd St., Historic Monument 719-481-0250

Come in and see the new designs by Kit Carson!

enjoy an evening of swingin’ jumpin’ & jivin’ at the first

featuring Colorado’s

BEST harmonica-led Blues Band ...

Retrospect Dry Goods251 Front Street in Downtown Monument 719.487.8817

RetrospectDryGoods.com

Blues Night atRetrospect !

friday, oct 8th5 - 8 pm

9


[email protected]

When your financial obligations get too big...

Morse & Associates, LLC is here to help.

$500Bankruptcy

Garnishments• Foreclosure• Harassment•

Free »ConsultationPayment Plans »Available

(719) 302-36551-877-284-7529

121 S Tejon St, Ste 1107www.MorseBankruptcy.comWe are a federally designated debt relief agency pursuant to

Title 11 of the U.S. Code, to help people file bankruptcy

283 Washington St. - Monument, CO 80132 - (719) 488-9203

A HAIRCUT and SUNGLASSES...

FREE!

MaxxSunglasses.com

Expectati ons Salon, Spa & Bouti que has teamed up with MaxxHD® Sunglasses to provide hair forhairpieces to Locks of Love, who in turn will provide them to fi nancially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suff ering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.

It’s a wonderful organizati on and Expectati ons and MaxxHD® are proud to help!

Simply donate 10 inches or more of your hair at 2:00PM onFriday, October 1st at Expectati ons Salon, and receive the haircut

and a beauti ful pair of MaxxHD® Sunglasses for FREE!

YOU’RE GOING TO LOOK GOOD,YOU’RE GOING TO FEEL GOOD!

NOW YOU CAN RECEIVE SNIPPETZ® ON THE INTERNET

EVERY WEEK....

FREE!GO TO:

www.snippetzonline.comTO GET YOUR FREE E-SUBSCRIPTION

ARE YOU IN THE PROCESS OF SELLING YOUR HOME? Make Your Home Stand Out and Showcase Your Property With The

Use Of Our New & Exciting Elevated Photography Service!

Because A Picture Really Is Worth A Thousand Words!

SKY HIGH PHOTOGRAPHYAsk Your Realtor Or Call Us Today At: (719) 640-7877

Check Out The Difference Elevated Photography Can Make Atwww.skyhighphoto.biz

NOW ENROLLING - LEARNING THROUGH PLAYCOME JOIN MISS YVONNE FOR FUN AND LEARNING

• Infant Toddler

• Pre-School

• Before and After School

• State Licensed• Conveniently Located near I-25• Close to Larkspur Bus Stop• Within two miles of Palmer Lake

Yvonne Shaw 719-481-0454 • 719-522-3424 • [email protected]

14450 Perry Park Rd.Larkspur, CO 80118

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts

Concert Series Presents

Zoë LewisThe Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) 2010 concert series invites you to another great performance in the intimate concert setting of the Center for the Arts. Zoë Lewis has been called “a band in a body” because of her high-energy approach to music. Zoë plays jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on any instrument (or non-instrument) from the piano to the spoons! She describes her blend of music as “WORLDBEAT-VAUDEVILLE.” Zoë will be accompanied by Kate Wolf.

Zoë ‘s music is upbeat, amusing and perfect for all ages. She’s part troubadour,

storyteller and accomplished musician and has toured internationally, picking up infl uences along the way. While at once setting listeners off balance with her quirky spin on things she sneaks in simple, potent messages, leaving audiences worn out and inspired. Zoë has received many awards Nationwide and in Colorado, as well as accolades from various music and entertainment media. This is one performer and performance you won’t want to miss! Hear Zoë at www.zoelewis.com.

Admission is $12.00 for TLCA members and $15.00 for non-members. Purchase at TLCA (719-481-0475) in Palmer Lake, thru PayPal at www.trilakesarts.org.,or at the door. For concert and purchase information call 719-481-0475 or visit our website at www.trilakesarts.org.

WHEN: Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

WHERE: Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.

10

HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE?

BlackForestInsurance

NOW WOULD BE THE RIGHT TIME!

Joan Vairin719-495-3984

[email protected]

SNIPPETZ® THE LOCAL SCOOP

By Samantha Weaver

• It was American author and phi-losopher Eric Hoffer who made the following sage observation: “Rude-ness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.”

• If you were to have a perfectly dry mouth, you wouldn’t be able to taste a single thing. Researchers conducted an experiment in which they placed salt on a subject’s dry tongue, and the subject reported absolutely no taste at all. Once a drop of saliva was added, though, the taste came through clear-ly.

• According to the makers of the Stetson, a 10-gallon hat actually holds only about three quarts of liquid.

• During the third century, Saint Law-rence of Rome, a deacon to Pope Six-tus II, was burned to death during a series of persecutions of priests and deacons. Legend has it that while he was on the fi re, he turned to his exe-

cutioners and said, “This side’s done; turn me over and have a bite.” It was for this reason that he was named the patron saint of butchers, roasters and comedians. • The average robin reportedly has nearly 3,000 feathers. Makes you wonder who did the counting. • Most people probably are aware of the fact that Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the only American presi-dent who was elected to more than two terms in offi ce -- he served three full terms and died during his fourth term in offi ce. Despite the fact that he was an incredibly popular president, however, in none of his four elec-tions did he carry his home county of Dutchess, New York. • If you have a severe food allergy, peanuts are the most common culprit, followed, in order, by shellfi sh, fi sh, tree nuts and eggs.

***

Thought for the Day: “Comput-ers are incredibly fast, accurate and stupid. Human beings are incredibly slow, inaccurate and brilliant. Togeth-er they are powerful beyond imagina-tion.” -- Albert Einstein


AT LAST... THE PERFECT MARRIAGE!

~ I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU MAGAZINE AND WEBSITE ~

SNIPPETZWEEKLY

MAGAZINESNIPPETZ

ONLINE

WHAT WILL BRING THE BESTRETURN FOR YOUR

ADVERTISING DOLLAR...

PRINT OR INTERNET ????

Your ad will be seen locally in Snippetz Weekly Magazine from Larkspur to

Northern Colorado SpringsAND by internet subscribers through-out ALL of Colorado, and the World!

Visit us at:www.snippetzonline.com

or call: (719) 487-0484

NOW SNIPPETZHAS COMBINED

THE BEST OFBOTH WORLDS!

Your ad will be seen locally in Snippetz Weekly Magazine from Larkspur to

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT US AT:http://www.calvarychapelcastlerock.com or call us at: 303-663-2514

COME AND JOIN US: for a verse by verse study. We are meeting at the Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Monument Hill Road

Book Of

Starts October 3rd

Sunday Evenings @ 6pmSunday Evenings @ 6BIBLE STUDYBIBLE STUDY

calvary chapel

11

SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND THE LOCAL SCOOP

Equine Facilitated Experienti al CounselingA unique approach to dealing withtrauma, depression, anxiety, anger,

relati onship issues & personal growth.

Affi liated withTri-Lakes Center forFamily Development

www.gypsywindranch.comwww.boyercounseling.com

719-210-0668or

[email protected]

www.HealingTouch - MassageTherapy.com

Healing TouchTherapeutic

MassageRobyn Graham, LMT212 N. Washington St., Suite A

in the Chapala Bldg in Monument

719-216-4421

off off

Healing TouchTherapeutic MassageRobyn Graham, LMT212 N. Washington St.Suite A, Monument

719-216-4421

off

One Per Customer -- Good Thru September 30th!

off

Fall Savings!

Vitae Salon and Day Spa would like to get our Community ready for the latest fall fashions with discounts on all of our Luxurious services. Includes Hair, Makeup, Nails, Skin Care, Waxing, and Massage! And for Goodness sake, don’t be caught without it!

Pureology Blowout! 33% Off ALL Pureology Products (while supplies last)

Vitae Salon and Day Spa

Call 719.488.9449 to book.Please allow a couple days, as spots are limited. Located at 615 Beacon Lite Rd

Hair and Makeup Provided by Vitae Salon. Client from the Air

Force Academy

20% Off ANY Service! Good for any jazzy, snazzy, sassy, or

classy style or service at Vitae Salon! If our competitors have a better offer,

bring in the coupon and we will BEAT ANY PRICE!

For the Love of Fashion!!!!

Kick off the Season Looking and Feeling Great

Pinz Productions Presents

THE CHAIRDirected by Nick Yanez

Charles: “I just can’t look at it, it should be me”

Jacob: “It’s tough, but you have to move on”

Charles: “No man, I don’t wanna’ move on. I mean, com’on Jacob that should be us. Look them. They’re so happy. There, in their big chairs, drinking their beers, laughing with their friends”

Two men in big armchairs glance over at Charles

Arm Chair Man: (Laughing) “Hey! Charlie boy! Have a drink, it’s on me”

Jacob turns to Charles

Jacob: “Well that was nice huh?”

Charles is still looking at the chair men. He’s completely ignored Jacobs comment, and for that matter, the free beer he was just offered. He mutters under his breath,

Charles: “I’ma get you.”

So why is our fi ctional character so jealous? Well, it’s simple really. Charles and Jacob go to Rodz Bar & Grill for NFL Sunday’s; which is a brilliant

idea. Unfortunately for Charles, he wasn’t the winner of the ‘Big Chair Sweepstakes’. You see, every week, just by showing up on Sundays, your name gets entered into the ‘Big Chair Sweepstakes’. If you win, you get to enjoy the game (on the biggest screen in the Tri-Lakes area, no doubt) from a reclining chair. Drink your beer, and let the good times roll.

Now, back to Charles; he expected to win just by showing up, and a stroke of luck. This, in theory, is very possible. However, the man in the chair (you know, the one laughing and having the time of his middle-aged life) increased his chances.

Well, Nick, how the heck did he do that, you ask? Let me tell you. He visited Rodz (located at Pinz) throughout the week, and bought himself some Rodz Bombz. With each Bomb, he increased 1) his current mood, and 2) his chances of winning the ‘Big Chair Sweepstakes’. He bought drinks all week and showed up to watch his beloved Broncos. And though it was not to Charles’ liking, the man in the chair was having the time of his life; almost as if it had been written in a movie. What a happy ending, he thought, what a happy ending…

For more information on the ‘Big Chair Sweepstakes’ or anything else Rodz or Pinz related, give us a call anytime at (719) 487-7469

12

`ìêîÉë=dê~åÇ=léÉåáåÖ>

d~ãÉë>=

cìå>=

aê~ïáåÖë>=

cêÉÉ=cççÇ>=

aççê=mêáòÉë>=

cobb=j~ëë~ÖÉë>=

jçåÇ~óI=lÅíçÄÉê=QíÜ=C=qìÉëÇ~óI=lÅíK=RíÜ=`çãÉ=ëÉÉ=çìê=åÉï=Ñ~Åáäáíó=áå=íÜÉ=jçåìãÉåí=j~êâÉíéä~ÅÉK==kÉï=Å~êÇáç=ÉèìáéãÉåíK=dêÉ~í=ãìëáÅK=kÉï=éêçÇìÅíë=~åÇ==ëìééäÉãÉåíëK=qÜáë=áë=çåÉ=é~êíó=óçì=alkÛq=ï~åí=íç=ãáëë>==péÉÅá~ä=ÖáÑíë=Ñçê=íÜÉ=Ñáêëí=RM=éÉçéäÉ=íÜêçìÖÜ=íÜÉ=Çççê>=

gçáå=ÇìêáåÖ=çìê=dê~åÇ=léÉåáåÖ=Ñçê=lkiv=APM>=lêÁ=gçáå=klt=Ñçê=~å=ÉîÉå=ÖêÉ~íÉê=ÇáëÅçìåí>=

fÑ=óçìê=jÉÇáÅ~êÉ=ÜÉ~äíÜ=éä~å=çÑÑÉêë=íÜÉ=páäîÉê=påÉ~âÉêë=cáíåÉëë=mêçÖê~ãI=óçì=ÅçìäÇ=ÄÉ=ïçêâáåÖ=çìí=~í=`ìêîÉë=Ñçê=cobb>=`~ää=çê=ëíçé=Äó=ïáíÜ=óçìê=ÜÉ~äíÜ=éä~å=ãÉãÄÉê=fa=íç=ëÉÉ=áÑ=óçì=~êÉ=ÉäáÖáÄäÉK=

TREADMILLS

ELLIPTICAL

MACHINES

STATIONARYBIKES

COMINGSOON:ZUMBA

SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Bonnie B. Baswell, M.D.Eric L. Caplan, M.D.Kathy Warner, PA-C

Specialized Adult and Pediatric

Allergy and Asthma Care

Now in Monument

Enjoy the Beauty of Colorado Without the Sneeze or the Wheeze.

Individualizedtreatment for:

Nasal AllergiesChronic Sinusitis

Food AllergyHives

EczemaAsthma

Including Allergy Injections

719-592-1365www.csallergy.com

550 Highway 105Monument, CO 80132Wednesday Afternoons

At the Medical Centernext to Safeway

We will match any adverti sedcompeti tors pricing in Monument

(Off er good for new memberships only)

Join Now and Get Your1st Month of Dues

FREE!offer expires 9/30/10

Come into our locati on at1737 Lake Woodmoor Drive

(719) 487-1979Tanning Packages starti ng at $16 a month

Special Heroes rates for:military, fi refi ghters and teachers!

GNC at

Monument Marketplace

Vitamins/Vitapak®

Sports Nutrition

Herbs

Diet Products

15954 JacksonCreek Parkway C

Monument, CO, 80132

(719) 488-5952

Locally operated

*9/1/10 - 9/29/10

HEART FAILUREPATIENTS NEED

ACTIVITY, NOT RESTDEAR DR. DONOHUE: I carry the diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Medicines have made me feel pretty good. My wife thinks that I should do nothing. If I do much more than sit, she is all over me. A little bit of activ-ity isn’t dangerous, is it? If I don’t do something, I am going to turn into a blob of fat. -- R.K.

ANSWER: You’re in a boat with 5 mil-lion other Americans who have chronic heart failure. Heart failure means the heart doesn’t pump enough blood with each beat to supply the body with oxy-gen. Shortness of breath on slight exer-tion is a principal sign.

Rest used to be the rule for heart-failure patients. Too much rest, however, de-conditions the body and makes it even more diffi cult for a heart-failure patient to do things that are part of everyday life, like walking and a few household chores.

You have to ask your doctor what lim-its you should be bound by. If there’s a supervised exercise program for heart-failure patients in your area, join it. Many hospitals sponsor such pro-grams. I encourage you to become ac-tive. You’ll fi nd that regular exercise permits you to do more than you be-lieved you could do.

Congestive heart failure -- a common consequence of heart disease -- is dis-cussed at length in the pamphlet on that topic. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 103W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. En-close a check or money order (no cash)

for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the re-cipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: As you can see from my address, I live in the Deep South. I coach high-school football as well as teach two history classes. I worry about heatstroke in my players because of the high temperatures here. Any suggestions on preventing this? -- L.P.

ANSWER: Your concern is justi-fi ed. Between 1995 and 2007, 25 high-school students and fi ve college students died from heatstroke while practicing football. These fatalities oc-curred in the fi rst week of practice. It takes a good two weeks for people to acclimatize to heat. My best advice is to consult these Web sites for defi nitive tips: www.nata.org (NATA is the Na-tional Athletic Trainers Association) and www.acsm.org (the American Col-lege of Sports Medicine). I’m positive your school has a computer.

***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My son is married to a woman who has thyroid problems for which she takes medica-tion. I think it is the type where not enough thyroid hormone is produced. He is 32, and she is 34. They have been married for four years. They both want children. Is the thyroid problem pre-venting them from having children? -- J.J.

ANSWER: It shouldn’t. If you are correct and your daughter-in-law takes thyroid hormone in pill form to correct the hormone defi cit, then the problem -- hypothyroidism -- is taken care of. It shouldn’t affect her fertility.

Many other thyroid problems exist, so I can’t say this with absolute assurance. It depends on her thyroid condition and what kind of medicine she’s taking.

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

(c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc.All Rights Reserved

13

SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS

`ìêîÉë=dê~åÇ=léÉåáåÖ>

d~ãÉë>=

cìå>=

aê~ïáåÖë>=

cêÉÉ=cççÇ>=

aççê=mêáòÉë>=

cobb=j~ëë~ÖÉë>=

jçåÇ~óI=lÅíçÄÉê=QíÜ=C=qìÉëÇ~óI=lÅíK=RíÜ=`çãÉ=ëÉÉ=çìê=åÉï=Ñ~Åáäáíó=áå=íÜÉ=jçåìãÉåí=j~êâÉíéä~ÅÉK==kÉï=Å~êÇáç=ÉèìáéãÉåíK=dêÉ~í=ãìëáÅK=kÉï=éêçÇìÅíë=~åÇ==ëìééäÉãÉåíëK=qÜáë=áë=çåÉ=é~êíó=óçì=alkÛq=ï~åí=íç=ãáëë>==péÉÅá~ä=ÖáÑíë=Ñçê=íÜÉ=Ñáêëí=RM=éÉçéäÉ=íÜêçìÖÜ=íÜÉ=Çççê>=

gçáå=ÇìêáåÖ=çìê=dê~åÇ=léÉåáåÖ=Ñçê=lkiv=APM>=lêÁ=gçáå=klt=Ñçê=~å=ÉîÉå=ÖêÉ~íÉê=ÇáëÅçìåí>=

fÑ=óçìê=jÉÇáÅ~êÉ=ÜÉ~äíÜ=éä~å=çÑÑÉêë=íÜÉ=páäîÉê=påÉ~âÉêë=cáíåÉëë=mêçÖê~ãI=óçì=ÅçìäÇ=ÄÉ=ïçêâáåÖ=çìí=~í=`ìêîÉë=Ñçê=cobb>=`~ää=çê=ëíçé=Äó=ïáíÜ=óçìê=ÜÉ~äíÜ=éä~å=ãÉãÄÉê=fa=íç=ëÉÉ=áÑ=óçì=~êÉ=ÉäáÖáÄäÉK=

TREADMILLS

ELLIPTICAL

MACHINES

STATIONARYBIKES

COMINGSOON:ZUMBA

Mile High HolisticsNOW OPEN!

626 Hwy 105,Palmer Lake, CO 80133

(Next to the Colorado Lighthouse at Illuminati on Point)

719.291.3335Mon-Fri 10-6Sat 10-4

Sun By Appt.

Tri-Lakes only locally owned and operated Medical Marijuana Center

off ering Excepti onal Medicine& Infused Products.

Our new, custom built facility wasdesigned to provide pati ents with the

utmost comfort and convenience.

• Top Quality Strains• Infused Products -Ice Cream -Pizza -Candy -Salsa -Soda -Popcorn -Pea-nut Butt er -Fudge -Brownies -Sweet Breads -Granola Bars• Member Discounts & Specials• Military & Vet Discounts• Handicap Accessible• Knowledgeable Staff • Wellness Consulti ng• Doctor Referrals• Weekly Giveaways

14

SNIPPETZ®: THE LOCAL SCOOP / REAL ESTATE

Buxton & Luther, P.C. is anexperienced and respected personal

injury law fi rm dedicated to protecti ngthe rights of persons injured

due to the negligence of others.

Tim Buxton

In practi ce for over 20 years Extensive courtroom experience Served 11 years in the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate General

Sommer Luther

In practi ce for over 6 years.Board Member – Colorado Trial Lawyers Associati on

Let the experienced Denver & Colorado Springs personal injury att orneys of Buxton & Luther examine your case and explain your opti ons. You do not have to face your injury or your fi nancial worries alone. Allow the

team of att orneys at Buxton & Luther to be on your side.

AUTO ACCIDENTS

Car Crash InjuriesHit and Run

Commercial VehiclesMotorcycle WrecksInsurance Disputes

PREMISES LIABILITY

Slip and FallConstructi on Defect

Negligent Care

PERSONAL INJURY

Bike AccidentDog Bites

Pedestrian AccidentsWrongful Death

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

MisdiagnosisBirth Trauma

Inappropriate TreatmentNegligent Procedure

Denver Injury Law Offi ce

7375 East Orchard,Suite 300

Greenwood Village,Colorado 80111

Phone: (800) 435-0586Fax: (888) 543-0928

Email:[email protected]

Colorado SpringsInjury Law Offi ce

1230 Tenderfoot Hill Road,Suite 305

Colorado Springs,Colorado 80906

Phone: (719) 471-2104 Fax: (888) 543-0928

Email:[email protected]

Contact The Injury Law Offi ce of Buxton & Luther, P.C.for a free case evaluati on

Article by Robyn GrahamKeller Williams

Real Estate, LLC

Should You Stay orShould You Go?

Selling or Remodeling --Making the Decision

Part 1 of 3

LIBRARY OF ALL PAST ARTICLES:www.SpringsRealtyTalk.com

For further information, please feel free to call Robyn Graham at Keller Williams Real Estate 719-216-4421

or email [email protected]

- How does my current home stack up to my needs andgoals?- Will the selling process derailme from my long-term goals orhelp me achieve them?

For instance, if you're buriedin credit card debt and need togain financial stability, now isprobably not the time to sell.The transaction costs of sell-ing and buying another homewill only add to your misery.On the other hand, if you haveto move cross-country for yourcareer, it may make sense tosell.

Step 3: See if you're subjectto capital gains tax

Capital gains tax is themoney you owe Uncle Sam ifyou happen to profit big fromthe sale of your home. Haveyou lived in the house youintend to sell at least two ofthe past five years?

If yes, then you could beexempt. Speak with youraccountant.

If no, you might incur earlymortgage payoff penalties andcapital gains tax -- two veryhefty bills that may make itfinancially unwise to sell yourhome. There are exceptions tothe tax rule -- job change,divorce, death of a spouse,etc. -- so check with youraccountant.

(see next weeks article formore....)

Evaluate Your SituationWhatever your reason,

before you even put up the"For Sale" sign, crunch thenumbers to see if it makesfinancial sense to sell yourhome. These steps will helpyou figure out whether youshould sell or stay.

The StepsStep 1: Gauge your Need

to Sell Most sellers typically

become unsatisfied with theirhomes, neighborhoods orcareers and decide to sellbased on these things.

As a guideline, expect tospend 8 percent of yourhome's value in the process ofselling.

Before you take any action,take stock of your situation.Look at the big picture and fig-ure out why you want to sell.Consider your options. Andconsider the timing of yourlong term plan.

Step 2: Define your goalsfor the next 5-10 yrs

Consider your family, careerand interests, and create yourvision of home. You may havedone this when you wereshopping for your currenthome, and now it's time toreexamine your priorities. Ask yourself:

- Where do I want to be in mylife?

15

SNIPPETZ® CLASSIFIED

In previous years certain groups were advised to get a fl u shot: those who are age 50 and above,

have a chronic condition, are a care-taker for someone who’s ill and so

FLU SHOTUPDATE

on. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advis-ing that everyone age 6 months and older get a shot.

Not only that, but the vaccine against the big-name fl u from last year, H1N1 (also called “swine fl u”), is now included in the regular fl u shots.

Does your doctor think you should have a fl u shot this year? Now is the time to ask. Chances are the doctor’s offi ce will even have you come in for your shot. Be sure to ask about the increased strength “Fluzone High-Dose” vaccine for seniors above age 65 year and whether you should have that one instead of a regular shot.

QualityImport Service

Specializing inSUBARU Repairs

719.488.6729707 County Line Rd.

Palmer Lake, CO

AUTO SALES AUTO REPAIR AUTO REPAIR

GOOD ON MOST VEHICLES EXCLUDING DIESEL

LUBE, OILAND

FILTER CHANGESPECIAL

$7.00 OFF

ANYOIL CHANGE

MONUMENT • SAFEWAY CENTER • 488-2299WITH THIS COUPON

SUBARUS!

We specialize in used,reconditioned and current model

There are also a number of other places to get a fl u shot.

• CVS Pharmacy is offering fl u shots through its Minute Clinics, or you can make an appointment for the pharmacist to give you a shot. [www.cvs.com/fl u] • Walgreens is offering fl u shots through its Take Care Clinics. Put in your ZIP code to fi nd a location near you. [www.walgreens.com]• Take a look online at Find a Flu Shot [www.fi ndafl ushot.com] for clinics usually found in grocery stores.• Also check Walmart and your local senior center and walk-in clinics.

Be sure to call in advance, because not all locations will have vaccine

at all times.

Whether or not you get a fl u shot, this is the time to stock up on hand sanitizer and sanitizer wipes. Take a small package of sanitizer wipes with you to the grocery store to wipe down the handle of your cart.Here’s to a healthy winter!

Matilda Charles regrets that she can-not personally answer reader ques-tions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Week-ly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlan-do, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


SNIPPETZ®

CLASSIFIED6 LINES • Only $5 A Week

(minimum 5 weeks)

Call: 719-487-0484Snippetz

® Classifi ed ads will run a minimum of fi ve consecutive weeks unless otherwise ar-ranged. Classifi ed ads must be received no later than Wednesday before 12:00 pm in order to ap-pear in the following week’s issue. We reserve the right to refuse or edit ads for any reason deemed necessary.

Ads must be submitted by E-mail or U.S. Mail

E-mail: [email protected]

or

Funder Enlightening, Inc.PO Box 789

Monument, CO 80132

Visa / Mastercard / Check

HORSE BOARDING

AFFORDABLE HORSE BOARDINGBoarding available on 12 acres west of Monument. Barn, locked tack room, pas-ture and grass hay. $200 summer, $300 winter. Maximum of 4 horses boarded.Call Rick on 481-6660

HOUSE for RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT IN PALMER LAKE3 bedrooms / 1 3/4 baths. Family room,

wood stove, deck, fenced yard.Pets welcome.

$1,000/mo. Available August 1st.(719) 648-9462

FOR SALE

NEWER STUCCO RANCHERIN MONUMENT!

3 bedrooms / 2 baths / 2 car gar. Open kitchen & living room. Skylight,vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans. Backyard

opens to open space. $199,000Call Chip - (719) 291-1836

HOUSE for SALE

BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE189,900 in the great neighborhood of

Wagon Trails. 3br.3b. 2132 area size. new elementary school as well as pool, and

tennis court in neighborhood. 13miles from both airforce bases.1000 off listing price to

active duty military. call Darren @ 659-4000.

PROPERTY for SALE

SPACIOUS LOT FOR SALEOver 1/2 acre corner lot in Monument’s

Hight Pines. Beautiful 3600 views atthe foot of Bald Mountain. Adjacent to thousands of acres of Colorado Natural

Preserve. Easy access to I-25 and FREX.Call Bill at (520) 834-7812

[email protected]

EXERCISE/WEIGHT MACHINE

Multi-Station, Dual Stack,Power Guide - Model X4MW.All cables recently replaced.

Excellent Condition. Best Offer.Call Terry 719-488-0875

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRJSE PERFORMANCE

719-694-6005ATV,DIRT/STREETBIKE,SNOWMOBILE REPAIR.25+ YRS EXPERIENCE

SERVICES

DECOR BY DIANEINTERIOR PAINTING

No job too smallOver 30 yrs experience

(719) 488-0817

[email protected]

www.RobynGraham.com

Investors! 1st Time Buyers!Golden Condo by School of Mines!2 Bdrm, 1 Bth, 1 Prkg Sp $73,900

To see MLS Info and Virtual Tours for these Listings:

www.MyListingOnline.com

Pool, Tennis, Security and More!1094 Fontmore Rd #A $194,9003 Bedrm, 2 Bath, 1 Carport 1400 Sq Ft

Beautiful Home in Gleneagle!14126 Petrel Dr. $274,900

5 Bedrm, 4 Bath, 3 Car 3108 Sq Ft

No Covenants in Monument!18170 Briarhaven Ct $265,0004 Bedrm, 4 Bath, 2 Car 2616 Sq Ft

New Listing!

Search Tri-Lakes Homes for Sale -- including Foreclosures!

www.TriLakesMLS.info

16

SNIPPETZ® DINING GUIDE

Coffee Cup Café251 Front Street, Monument 6 am - 3 pm 7 days a week!

www.coffeecupmonument.com(719) 488-0663

Weekday Special

$2.99 Breakfast! Great Value and Specail Changes Daily!

@ Both Locations!Mon thru Fri

99¢ Sliders!at Both Locations!

Live Music EveryTuesdays And Saturdays

Open Mic Night Wednesdays23 Craft Beers on Tap!

Another PintAmerican Ale House

@

A Second Cup13860 Gleneagle Dr, Colorado Springs 80921 (719) 481-6446 www.asecondcup.net

Open starting at 6 am - 9 pm 7 days a week!

Catch all your MLB Games Here!

COME JOIN US FOR THE BRONCOS ANDROCKIES GAMES !

COME JOIN US FOR COME JOIN US FOR THE BRONCOS ANDTHE BRONCOS ANDTHE BRONCOS ANDROCKIES GAMES !ROCKIES GAMES !

HAPPY HOURDaily

2 - 5:30 pm

Buy one Lunchor Dinner Entree

Get OneHalf Price!

Valid anytime Mon.-Thurs.Please present coupon at time of order. One coupon per table only!

Exp. 9/30/10

www.eatatrosies.com

SERVINGBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner

ROCKIES GAMES !ROCKIES GAMES !

HAPPY HOURHAPPY HOURDaily

2 - 5:30 pm

PRIME RIBON FRIDAY NIGHTS

5PM - 9PM$ 10.99

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

75 Hwy 105 Palmer Lake719-481-2222

www.lazingarapalmerlake.com

OPEN 4:30PM - 9:00PM • CLOSED TUESDAY

Casual Dining - Family Atmosphere

AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES, WEDDING, REHEARSAL DINNERS AND OFFSITE CATERING

Family Ownedand Operated

Active Duty / Retired Military Discount

OFFERINGAN

EXPANDEDGLUTEN FREE

MENU!

‘PLANNING A PRIVATEOR COMPANY

CHRISTMAS PARTY?

DON’T DELAY...MAKE YOUR

RESERVATIONS NOW!

17

SNIPPETZ® DINING GUIDE / LOCAL SCOOP

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

GLUTEN FREE - Pizza, Pasta, SaucesTry Our Specials

Tuesday through Thursday!

24 Hwy. 105 in Palmer Lake

Shakes • Malts • Cones • Sundaes • Banana Splits Root Beer Floats • Chicago Style Hot Dogs

Bratwurst • Soups • Chili

Rock House Ice Cream 488-6917www.rockhouseicecream.com

Serving Anne & Mann’s Gourmet Ice Cream

Tues, Wed, Thur & Sun : 11:00AM - 8:30PMFRI. & SAT. : 10:00AM - 10:00PM

Closed Monday

Hwy 105 • Primrose St. • Palmer Lake • 481-TOOT

Come see the Train!Operated by

the Volunteers of theAmerican Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNERSunday8:30am - 10:30am

Tues - Sun11:00am - 3:30pm

Thur - Sun3:30pm - 8:00pm

THURSDAY NIGHT - 6:30PM

TEXASHOLD’EM

HAPPY HOUR3PM - 6PM • 7 DAYS A WEEK

WELL, DRAW & BOTTLED BEER

1/2 PRICE!

~ COUPON ~

10% OFFNot valid with any other offer

Tax, tip and alcohol not included

Good thru October 10, 2010

SUPERMARKET MYSTERY IS A TASTY TREAT

We’re advised by medical experts to eat more fruits and vegetables daily to promote good health. Among their recommendations are

to eat cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables sev-eral times a week to help reduce the risk of certain cancers such as colon and rectal cancer. Kohlrabi is a relatively unknown cruciferous vegetable. Crucifer-ous vegetables -- other than cabbage -- include broc-coli, caulifl ower, bok choy, kale, Swiss chard, Brussels sprouts and beet and mustard greens.

Kohlrabi is a simple, nutritious way to incorporate more cruciferous vegetables into your diet. The leaves of a young kohlrabi can be used in the same way as kale. One cup of raw kohlrabi has only 40 calories and is high in vitamin C, potassium and fi ber. Kohlrabi helps to stabilize blood sugar and is helpful for those with hypoglycemia and diabetes. It also can be effec-tive against edema, candida and viral conditions.

Here’s some tips for selecting and preparing kohlrabi:

Kohlrabi is available year-round. Of kohlrabi’s two varieties, the purple globe is sweeter and tastier than the apple-green. Both have a pale green, almost ivory-colored fl esh inside. While the entire vegetable is ed-ible raw or cooked, the small, young kohlrabi, about 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches in diameter, is ideal for its fl avor and texture. The giant size is woody, and has a fi brous texture and inedible outer layer. The larger kohlrabi globes defi nitely need to be peeled before eating.

Remove the stems by pulling or cutting them off the kohlrabi globe. The leaves can be chopped and cooked along with the bulb, or used as part of a tossed salad.

The leaves have a mild fl avor and take well to salad dressing.

Store kohlrabi in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper. It may main-tain good quality for about one week. Although kohlrabi stores well, yellow leaves indicate that the vegetable is not fresh.

You can use kohlrabi in variety of ways, including sliced or cut into julienne strips and eaten raw; grated, diced, fried or roasted like potatoes; steamed, stir-fried like water chestnuts or bamboo shoots, or grilled. Now that this super-market mystery has been solved, give kohlrabi a try!

CRISPYKOLARABI CAKES

4 Kohlrabi bulbs (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)2 teaspoons sea saltKohlrabi leaves from bulbs, (if avail-able) washed and fi nely chopped3 green onions, roots removed, and green tops and white parts chopped2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon grated or ground ginger1/2 teaspoon cayenne or dried red pep-per fl akes1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 cup vegetable oil

1. Peel (large bulbs) and shred kohlrabi using a box or cheese grater. Sprinkle the kohlrabi with the salt and place it in col-ander to drain for 30 minutes. Squeeze out any excess moisture by rolling the shredded kohlrabi in a paper towel and wringing it out.

2. Combine the kohlrabi with the kohlra-bi leaves, the green onions, eggs, bread-crumbs, ginger, cayenne or red pepper fl akes, and the pepper. Blend well.3. Heat the oil in large skillet over me-dium high heat. Form patties by placing two heaping tablespoons of the mix-ture in the oil and pressing it fl at with a spatula. Fry until patties are golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve with applesauce, or a dollop of low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt mixed with chopped mint as a sauce.

(Some information for this article was provided courtesy of University of Ne-braska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County and Vegetarians In Paradise.)

***

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-win-ning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. Her latest cookbook is “The New African-American Kitchen.” She is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com.


18


Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. LANGUAGE: What is the mean-ing of the Latin phrase “amor vincit omnia”?2. ANATOMY: What is the smallest bone in the human body?3. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Love in the Time of Cholera”?4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How long does it take a cheetah to achieve its top speed of 70 mph?5. SCIENCE: What is the chemical symbol for potassium?6. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “A girl must marry for love, and keep on marrying until she fi nds it”?7. HISTORY: What was the only part of the British Commonwealth occu-pied by Germany during World War II?8. MYTHOLOGY: What was the Greek goddess Chloris’ sphere of infl uence?9. GEOGRAPHY: What is the larg-est reservoir in the U.S.?10. MATH: Of the numbers 1-10, which is the only one spelled with the same number of letters as the number itself?

1. Name the fi rst second-base/short-stop combo to each have 200 hits in the same season?

2. Mike Marshall holds the Nation-al League record for most games pitched in a season (106 for the Dodgers in 1974). Who holds the American League record?

3. When was the last time the Stan-ford football team won a bowl game?

4. Who was the last Detroit Piston before Antonio McDyess in 2009 to have a game of at least 20 points and 20 rebounds?

5. When was the last time in the Stanley Cup playoffs that the top two seeds in the Western Conference met in the conference fi nals and the top seed won?

6. Name the last country to suc-cessfully defend its title in the men’s World Cup soccer tournament.

7. Who was the fi rst active referee to be inducted into boxing’s Hall of Fame?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Which band gave the Beatles the inspiration for the name of the group?

2. Name the duo that released “Yesterday’s Gone” and “A Sum-mer Song.” Bonus for knowing the years.

3. Name the only No. 1 hit by Styx. Bonus for knowing the year and album name.

4. How many U.S. No. 1 hits has Spandau Ballet had?

5. Which artist released “Blue-berry Hill” in 1956?

6. Name the band where Lionel Richie got his start. When was that?

New DVD Releases forWeek of September 27, 2010

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Iron Man 2” (PG-13) -- Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark, the billionaire weapons inventor who moonlights as the superhero Iron Man. In this sequel, Stark faces two major chal-lenges: He must fi nd an antidote to the poison-ing his body is receiving from the power supply in his chest, whilst thwarting the evil machina-tions of Russian genius Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke), who blames the Stark family for his father’s death. The fi lm has an awesome open-ing 30 minutes and the fi nal battle between Iron Man and Vanko (and his army of Iron Man-in-

spired military robots) is a ton o’ fun.The problem is the middle of the fi lm. Not only does it drag, the reason is because director Jon Favreau was forced by the studio to shoehorn a bunch of scenes into the movie that’ll set up the 2012 “Avengers” fl ick. “Iron Man 2” could’ve been a solid summer action fi lm if Favreau had been left alone. Sadly, it’s only a great half-movie.“Party Down: Season Two” (Unrated) -- “Party Down” is one of the funniest sitcoms you’ve probably never watched (which is probably why it got canceled). The show centers around the exploits of a Hollywood catering company and the hilarious challenges it faces at each event. The ensemble cast features Ken Ma-rino (“The State”), Lizzy Caplan, Jane Lynch (“Glee”), Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace”) and Martin Starr (“Freaks and Geeks”). If you enjoy shows like “Parks and Recreation,” “The Offi ce” or “Community,” then you defi nitely need to check this out.“Ellery Queen Mysteries” (Unrated) -- “Ellery Queen” is one of those classic TV series that I never thought would be released on home

video -- so imagine my surprise and delight. This 1975 series, created by Richard Levinson and William Link (“Columbo,” “Murder She Wrote”), stars the brilliant Jim Hutton as Ellery and David Wayne as his father, police inspec-tor Richard Queen, as they solve crimes in 1947 New York. The show followed the same formu-la as the classic short stories, with every episode having Queen turn to the camera right before the fi nal commercial break to ask the TV audi-ence if they knew whodunit. Despite its brilliant writing and the endearing onscreen chemistry between Hutton and Wayne, the show didn’t catch on with the public and was canceled after only one season. It’s a shame, really, since “El-lery Queen” was just as much fun to watch as “Columbo.”

WORTH A RENTAL“Get Him to the Greek” (Unrated) -- British comedian Russell Brand reprises his character Aldous Snow, the debauched rock star from “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” Jonah Hill co-stars as the record company fl ack charged with transporting the besotted Brit from London to Los Angeles, where he is to perform a come-

back show. Some of the scenes are hilarious, but when the fi lm tries to inject some seriousness, it just falls apart. It’s an uneven fi lm, but I would defi nitely recommend it as a rental -- if only to see the gut-busting funny performance of P-Diddy as Snow’s record company exec.

TV SERIES“Family Guy: Partial Terms of Endearment”

“Scrubs” The Complete Ninth And Final Season“Rich Man, Poor Man” The Complete Collection

“Survivor 3: Africa” The Complete Season“Survivor 4: Marquesas” The Complete Season“C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation” The Tenth

Season“Superman/Batman: Apocalypse”“Top Gear” Complete Season 13

“Legend of the Seeker” The Complete Second Season

“Paranormal State” The Complete Season Four “Midsomer Murders” Set 16

“The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries” Set 2“Eden of the East” The Complete Series


In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the an-swers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (19).


19

HUEY’SPAGE

SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Buddy Holly and the Crickets. After a number of names, including Beetles, they settled on Beatles.2. Chad & Jeremy, 1963 and 1964. The duo still tours and performs today.3. “Babe” (1979) was on the band’s “Cornerstone” al-bum. In various incarnations of band members, Styx is still performing.4. None. The group has only had one in the UK, a chart topper for “True,” both the single and the album of the same name (1983). The original version of the song is six-minutes long.5. Fats Domino. Born in New Orleans in 1928, Domino is active in Katrina-related benefi ts.6. The Commodores, in 1968. He sang and played sax in the group until he went solo in 1982. Richie’s writing resume includes “Lady,” done by Kenny Rogers.

1. Love conquers all2. The stirrup bone (stapes) in the ear (about one-tenth

of an inch)3. Gabriel Garc’a M‡rquez

4. Three seconds from a standstill5. K (kalium)

6. Zsa Zsa Gabor7. The Channel Islands (Jersey)

8. Goddess of fl owers9. Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam

10. Four

1. Robinson Cano and Derek Jeter in 2009.2. Mike Marshall (90 games for Minnesota in 1979).3. In the 1996 Sun Bowl, Stanford beat Michigan State.4. Bison Dele, in 1997.5. Detroit beat Colorado in 2002.6. Brazil defended its 1958 World Cup title in 1962.7. Arthur Mercante Sr., in 1995.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there’s time for the Lamb to indulge in the fun things in life -- like maybe taking a special someone out for a great evening.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week favors relationships. Take time to renew old ones, and make time to go where new friends can be found. On a more practical note, ex-pect news about a business deal.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be seeing some progress on that new workplace situation. Meanwhile, family matters might demand more attention, and you’ll want to set aside time to deal with them.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A relation-ship suddenly might present some challenges you never expected. After talking things out, you might want to consider taking some time to assess what you’ve learned.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A disappoint-ing response to a request might dampen the Lion’s spirits. But you might want to ask the reasons behind it. What you learn can be of great importance in a future undertaking.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A once-volatile situation should be settled by now, giving you a chance to refocus on a project you’ve been planning for. Look for an interested party to rally to your support.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business matter that unexpectedly turns into a personal situation could create complica-tions. Best to resolve the matter now before too much harm can be done.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Emotions can run high when they involve personal matters that no one really wants to talk about. But this could be a good time to create the means to a workable outcome.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A positive response to a workplace re-quest could lead the way to other long-sought changes. Congratulations. A personal situa-tion also takes a welcome turn.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Patience pays off, as that once-overwhelming work situation continues to become easier to handle on a one-by-one basis. Look for posi-tive news from a colleague.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It might be a good idea to take more time to re-assess your next move in working out a com-plex situation. You could benefi t from a new perspective on the matter.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might want to consider making time to dis-cuss a change of plans with everyone con-cerned. Be prepared to explain your actions. Also be prepared to listen to alternatives.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of what is right, and you try to work from that foundation. Friends see you as reli-able.


202020

SNIPPETZ® BUSINESS, FINANCE & LAW

For additional information, contact:

Adam Grayson755 Hwy.105, Ste M-4 • Palmer Lake, CO

719-481-4964

FINANCIAL FOCUS

THINK TWICEBEFOREJOINING

THE“GOLD RUSH”

Provided by Adam Graysonof EdwardJones Investments

In recent months, you may have heard a lot about investing in gold. But is gold the right choice

for you? Actually, many factors are involved in this investment decision —and you’ll want to consider these factors before you invest.

Of course, the lure of gold is un-deniable. Throughout history, gold has been perceived as having great intrinsic value. And this year, as you may know, gold prices have hit record highs, at well over $1,200 an ounce, as people have sought “shel-ter” from the stormy fi nancial mar-kets.

But as an investment possibility, gold has some “scratches” to it. First of all, contrary to what you may believe, gold prices do not al-ways go up; instead, they will fl uc-tuate, sometimes greatly.

Furthermore, there are specifi c risks with the different ways of investing in gold. If you bought a gold fu-tures contract (an obligation to buy gold at a predetermined future date and price), you could lose money if gold falls, because you’ll still be obligated to complete your contract at the higher, agreed-upon price. If you purchased gold in the form of coins, bullion or bars, you’d face storage, security, insurance and li-quidity issues. You need to do a lot of research before investing in gold mining companies, because some of

these companies may still be in the gold-exploring stage — and there’s no guarantee their explorations will lead to profi table discoveries.

Also, even when its price is consid-erably lower than it is today, gold is still a fairly expensive investment compared to other choices. It can be costly to go into the gold futures market. And you’ll likely have to spend thousands of dollars if you want to buy a bar of gold or even a bunch of coins.

Given these drawbacks to investing in gold, what can you do to fi ght back against market volatility? One of the best ways is to diversify your holdings among a variety of invest-ments suitable for your fi nancial objectives. Market downturns often affect one type of asset class more than another, so if you can spread your dollars among a variety of as-set classes, you can help blunt the effects of volatility. Keep in mind, though, that diversifi cation, by it-self, cannot guarantee a profi t or protect against loss.

In coping with volatility, you’ll also help yourself by taking a long-term view of your investments’ perfor-mance. If you look at your invest-ment statement for a given month, you might not like what you see. But holding your investments for the long term may help your portfo-lio better weather the ups and downs you’ll encounter in the investment world.

So try to avoid the allure of gold as a “quick fi x” to whatever seems to be ailing the fi nancial markets at a particular time. Other investments may be less glitzy and glamorous than gold, but they can have their own sparkle.

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

LEARN ABOUT THE MARKET WITH A FREE CUP OF COFFEE.

You’re invited ...to join us at our next coffee club meeting.

Discussing current updates on the market and the economyin a relaxed, informal setting is a great way to get to knowone another. Plus, the coffee’s on us.

Please join us at the next meeting of our coffee club andbring a friend.

Date:Time:Place:

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Adam R Grayson, AAMS®Financial Advisor.

755 Hwy 105Suite M-4Palmer Lake, CO 80133719-481-4964

August 19, 2010

9:00 a.m.Serranos Coffee Shop, 582 Highway 105, Monument, Colorado

October 21, 2010

Attention High School JuniorsWin an all-expense paid trip to

Washington, D.C. or Steamboat SpringsMountain View Electric Association is sending one student to the Annual Washington, D.C. Youth Tour in June and two students to the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp near Steamboat Springs, Colorado in July.

To enter: • Just write a short essay on “How will energy storage affect the future of renewable energy?”• Your parents or guardians must receive electric service from MVEA.• You must be at least 16 years of age by January 1, 2011.Entry forms are available on MVEA‛s web site at www.mvea.coop. For more information call MVEA‛s office at 719-775-2861, 719-495-2283 or 1-800-388-9881

Deadline for entry is November 18, 2010

21


Free to the Public

22


WRITING ASOLID RESUME

If you’ve revamped your resume for job hunting, chances are you’ve tinkered with it so much that you

can no longer see it clearly. Here are some thoughts and ideas to consider before you send it out. In many cases, you’ll have only about eight seconds to grab someone’s attention.

There are two formats to consider in writing a resume: chronological versus functional. In one, you describe your past jobs starting with the most recent and then work backward. In the other, you organize your skills. Which one you use is up to you and can depend on the type of position you’re seeking. In some cases a combination will work best.

Depending on the jobs you’re applying for, you might need multiple resumes.

In some, you might want to leave off that you have a Ph.D. and speak mul-tiple languages. In others those qualifi cations could be important.

Many resume services ad-vise starting with a state-ment of your objective: What kind of job are you looking for? If there are

certain keywords for your industry, use those. It might be a machine that scans your resume.

If you’re just beginning to do your re-sume and you’re at a loss about where to start, look at samples online. Even if you’re able to hire someone to do the work, having an idea in advance about the fi nished product might well reduce your cost of having the resume prepared.

If you’ve been out of work and don’t know how to account for that period of time, don’t fudge the truth. Ideally you’ll have some volunteer experienc-es to list.

If you’re currently working and feel that your job is secure, great! But take the time to write down the things you’ve accomplished in your current job, as well as the ones you’ve had before. If the worst should happen and you’re handed a pink slip, having that infor-mation already written down will be a big help when you’ll likely be worry-

OFFICE SUITES &MEETING SPACE

North Colorado Springs/Monument. Quiet setting near I-25 & Baptist Rd.

1/2 OFFFIRST MONTH’S RENTReasonably Priced Suites

150 to 3,500 sq. ft.Furnished or Unfurnished

• Secure Building• Reception• Admin Services• Mail Service• Copying• High Speed Scanning

• Fax• DSL• Pet Friendly• Ample Parking• Meeting Rooms• 1600 sq Conf. Room

and more!

For more information call:719.481.4877 ext. 100

or 719.481.1260www.woodcarverproperties.com

ing about multiple issues.

For in-depth information on writing your resume, go to www.resume-help.org. Also see www.jobsearch.about.com.

Above all, edit, check and reread, even if a professional does the work for you. Don’t let a resume go out with a single misspelled word or wrong date.

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].


23

SNIPPETZ® BUSINESS / COMMUNITY CALENDAR

❖ Business Formation

❖ Business Planning

❖ Intellectual Property

❖ Employment Law

❖ Mergers and Acquisitions

❖ Wills, Estate, Probate

❖ Transactional (Contract) Services

Lisa Welch StevensAttorney at Law, P.C.

Admitted to Colorado State Barand U.S. Federal Bar for the

District of Colorado

Member: Colorado & El Paso County Bar Association

719.488.9395lisa@lwslawfi rm.com • www.lwslawfi rm.com

Law Offi ces ofChristopher C.

Meyer,P.C.

13540 Northgate Estates Dr., #200Colorado Springs,

CO 80921(719)488-9395

DIVORCE / FAMILYLAW

Experienced - Affordable - Convenient

Please visit our comprehensive website for divorce information:

www.cmeyerlaw.com

VALUE

The Original Monument Farmer’s MarketSaturday - Monument Plaza - 6/26 thru 10/2

Sunday - Palmer Lake - 7/4 thru 10/3

Zumbathon for The Cure (Benefi ting Susan G. Komen Foundation)Avanti Ballroom Studio, 1337 N. Academy Blvd.

Sat Oct 2 1030a-12pDITCH THE WORKOUT JOIN THE CAUSE! 2 EXCITING HOURS OF ZUMBA---THE HOTTEST WORKOUT IN THE WORLD! $12 DO-NATION WILL BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE SOME GREAT PRIZES WILL BE RAFFLED OFF!!! SAT, OCT 2; 10:30-12:00 AVANTI BALLROOM STUDIO, 1337 N. Academy Blvd. Light Refresh-ments to follow (may bring your own treats to share!) Support breast cancer survivors and promote awareness by wearing PINK ribbons and your best PINK attire. Zumba class led by the DanceZ, 210-286-5974; www.DanceZ.us or www.meetup.com/luv2dance DON’T MISS OUT! COME JOIN THE PARTY!

PALMER LAKE ART GROUP’S 37thANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FAIR

Will be held Saturday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The free-admission event will be located in the quaint 72 year-old Palm-er Lake Town Hall, across from the Village Green, just off Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, Colorado. A wide variety of items available for purchase will include pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, basketry, fi ber art, paintings, and fabric items plus a wide selection of baked goods. Proceeds are used to fund art scholarships for Tri-Lakes area students. The Palmer Lake Art Group is a non-profi t organization established over 40 years ago. Its 70+ members are from various Front Range communities be-tween Denver and the Pikes Peak region. For additional information, contact Margarete Seagraves, Craft Festival Chairman, Palmer Lake Art Group, 719-487-1329, e-mail: [email protected]

Front Range Business ExpoThursday, October 7, 2010 - 11AM - 6PM

Mr. Biggs Event Center5825 Mark Dabling Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO

Join us at the Front Range Business Expo, showcasing businesses from the Southern Colorado Region. Free to the public.

Blues Night at RetrospectFriday, October 8 - 5PM - 8PM

251 Front Street in Downtown MonumentEnjoy an evening of swingin’, jumpin’ & jivin’ at the fi rst Blues Night at Retrospect, featuring Colorado’s best harmonica led blues band, Delta Sonics. Free!

Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) LuncheonPreview of the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival

Fri., Oct. 15, 11 a.m.The Club at Flying Horse, 1880 Flying Horse Club Dr., Colorado Springs. Get a sneak peek at several of the fi lms being shown in this year’s fes-tival. RSVP: Charlie Ann Hayes, [email protected], 481-9693. Membership is open to all women living in School District 38 and the luncheons are open to all current TLWC members and their guests. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in October and the Pine For-est Antique and Garden Show and Sale in April. Proceeds from these events benefi t local nonprofi t groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Crusius, [email protected], 481-1994; or Barb Dienes, [email protected], 487-7392.

CASINO NIGHT ON THE STRIPSaturday, October 16 - 7PM to 10:30PMat Sundance Mountain Athletic Center1808 Woodmoor Dr., Monument, CO

$45 each or $80 per couple. Each buyin includes, hors d’ouvres, full buffet, 1 comp. beverage and $150 in casino cash. Call today to reserve your tickets! 719-481-3282.

Safe Trick or Treat - October 31st 3:00 to 5:00pmBring the kids downtown for a night of safe trick-or-treating as Monument merchants provide treats, activities and show-off their creative costumes. The Monument Police Department patrols the streets to help insure the safety of our goblins.

Fall Craft Show - November 4 - 7, 2010 in the Black ForestDon’t miss the 46th Annual Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Fall Show and Sale held at the Black Forest Community Center (Black Forest Rd.just north of Shoup Rd.) Hours are Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Over 90 artisan and culinary members will be selling hand made jewelry, ceramics, soaps and candles, holiday decorations andornaments, stained glass, woodworking, quilted items, baby items, baked goods and much more. This is theperfect place to do your Holiday shopping. Admission is FREE. The Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild is a Colorado non profi t organization. A portion of all sale proceeds will ben-efi t the Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Scholarship Fund and the Black Forest community. Due to fi re regulations, no strollers are allowed in the building. For information contact Diane at 719-494-1455 or visit our web site at www.BFACG.org Only Guild members are allowed to show.

Banner Christmas Historic Downtown Monument is sponsoring the the third annual “Banner Christmas.” Banner Christmas features original Christmas art banners, handpainted by renowned local artists. The banners are on display on lamposts in the historic downtown of Monument. Unveiling is the Friday after Thanksgiving and they remain on display throughout the holiday season. If you are interested in painting a banner for the 2009 season, please contact Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or email at [email protected].

Small Town Christmas Saturday December 4th 10:00am to 2:00pm

Small Town Christmas is a day full of holiday activities includes visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus along with crafts and activities for children, open houses and other special events as the merchants of Historic Downtown Monument celebrate a Small Town Christmas.

SnippetzCOMMUNITYCALENDAR

COMMUNITY EVENTS

www.snippetzonline.com

© August, 2010, Lisa Welch Stevens, Esq.

As you are all aware, we are still in the midst of fi ghting the longest war in United States history – the war in Af-

ghanistan. And thanks to the surge, an ever larger number of United States troops are deployed, not merely overseas, but in actual war zones. Of course here in El Paso County, thanks to numer-ous military posts and bases, we have a relatively high percentage of the population that is either serving in the military or are dependents of ser-vicemembers. Yet, for the rest of the population, life mostly goes on as normal. This includes legal proceedings. What happens, though, when a party wants to start or prosecute legal proceedings (in civil court) against a servicemember who is de-ployed overseas? How could such a servicemem-

THE LAWACCORDINGTO STEVENS

by Lisa Welch Stevens,Attorney at Law P.C.

CAN THEY SUE YOUIN AFGHANISTAN? –

THE SERVICEMEMBERSCIVIL RELIEF ACT

ber possibly participate in or defend himself in such proceedings?

The answer is, he doesn’t have to if he doesn’t want to. Federal law provides for relief from such legal proceedings to servicemembers who are de-ployed from their usual post or base, during the time of deployment. The current law, as updated and amended, is called the “Servicemembers Civ-il Relief Act”, and was signed by former Presi-dent George W. Bush in 2003; however, the law itself has existed since 1940, when it was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt as the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act.

Basically, the Act provides the following:

• A stay of legal proceedings against a service-member whose service materially impacts his ability to participate in those proceedings;

• A reduction to six percent (6%) in interest on pre-service credit obligations during the term of service;

• A prohibition against eviction proceedings against the servicemember and/or his family with-out court proceedings (in certain circumstances);

• Permitted termination of pre-service residential leases and automobile leases; and• Maintenance of state of residence without re-gard to deployments to other states.

Servicemembers are unique in that, unlike civil-ians, they do not have control over where they re-side, or when or to where they relocate. And, ob-viously, they are uniquely disadvantaged in being subject to being deployed overseas, or even sim-ply out of state, without any choice on their part. Unlike a civilian, who might choose to relocate to avoid legal proceedings or other obligations, a servicemember’s relocation is entirely without his control, and unrelated to any legal proceedings or obligations. It is for that reason, and to reduce, in so far as is possible, the hardships resulting to servicemembers as a result of their service to our country, that the Act was enacted.

This article is intended for informational purpos-es only; please consult your legal advisor regard-ing the facts and circumstances of your particular situation.

For additional information contact,Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C.

Representing Colorado Businessesand Business Owners

719.488.9395

SNIPPETZ®


24

Documents

Snippetz_Issue 465