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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 Megan Barrette

Credit...Continued on Page 2

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

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

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

http://insurance-agency.amfam.com/CO/larry-e-stiltner/

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A SPECIAL BRAND OFACCOUNTS

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Credit is more than just the Ameri-can Express or Visa taking up space in your wallet. And it’s more

than the temporary fun fi x obtained from purchasing that expensive pair of boots or set of golf clubs that you buy with the intent of paying it back later. In the big picture, credit makes the world go ‘round. According to the Federal Reserve, U.S. consumer debt amounts to $2.43 trillion; $777 billion of which is made up of re-volving debt, i.e, credit cards. That’s a lot of plastic!

BUY TODAY AND SAVEIt seems like we went right from barter to credit when in 1730, a furniture merchant by the name of

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PUBLISHED BYFUNDER ENLIGHTENING, INC.

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FEATUREARTICLES

“Suppressed Emotions”Life Energy Flow Tai Yi ... 5

“How To... Sell Items on CraigslistA Step-By-Step Guide

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Moments In Time... 8

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THE DINING GUIDE“Feeling Your Oats:

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Christopher Thompson offered his customers the option of purchasing furniture on a weekly payment plan. Even clothing was sold on a weekly payment plan. The term “tallymen” came from the merchants who sold the clothing and kept a tally of cus-tomer purchases on a wooden stick. That stick was the precursor to the credit card statement – on one side it tallied the purchases and on the other, payments were recorded.

Soon everyone was jumping on the bandwagon including Ford Motor Company which also recognized that customers couldn’t afford to purchase a car for cash and started providing fi nancing through small fi nance companies. AT&T followed suit along with railroads and air-lines.

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use of credit came to a screeching halt. Then when the war was over, however, the fl ood gates opened. Everyone wanted all the good things in life and they’d like it right now, please.

NOT ALWAYS PLASTICThe actual credit card didn’t start off as plastic. In the early 1900s, West-ern Union issued a metal credit card to their best customers and called it “Metal Money.” Not to be outdone, the General Petroleum Corporation also issued metal money to their employees and eventually their best customers for the purchase of gas and other auto services.

DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT

American Express made that slogan famous, but they were not the fi rst.

Credit (no pun intended) for being fi rst goes to Diner’s Club, Inc. In 1950, the company introduced the fi rst credit card that could be used at different stores and businesses. The “Charge-It” cards were great for business travelers especially, but the demand grew from there. Even-tually American Express, Bank of America, MasterCard (started as Master Charge), Visa (started as BankAmericard) and Discover came along … along with charging interest.

NOW WHAT?The current economic condition in our country has made Americans more and more dependent on cred-it. While most people consider us-ing credit as a tool for living the life

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they desire, many don’t know how important it really is.

While credit cards do play a role in establishing fi nancial standing, credit itself can be thought of as a bank’s trust in their customer to re-pay a loan.

It is very important to create a trust-worthy standing with banks by making on-time payments when borrowing money or using credit. A borrower’s ability to pay back what is owed helps in the long run when it comes time to fi nancing a house or that shiny new Porsche as well as for those smaller purchases such as appliances, furniture or even that name-brand pair of boots.

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Banks are free to decline credit or charge higher interest rates to a con-sumer with a less than stellar credit rating.

Renting an apartment, signing up for utilities or services and even get-ting a dream job can all be affected by credit history. A future landlord and potential employer may use credit reports to determine whether an applicant will be a good tenant or employee. Who would have thought that paying back your credit card would determine whether or not you get hired?

CREDIT SCOREFICO is the name of the credit score calculation that was created by Fair Isaac Corporation in 1956. Their software program was developed as a way to determine how big of a fi nancial risk an individual is to banks and fi nancial institutions.

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• payment history • amount of money owed • length of credit history • new credit • types of credit used

Based on the above mentioned fac-tors, there are three types of credit scores that banks and other lenders will use to determine how much money and at what terms they will lend. There are three FICO scores considered, one for each of the three credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion and Equifax. Each FICO score is based on the infor-mation credit bureaus have on fi le. With changes in credit activity, the credit score changes too.

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GOOD CREDIT 101You may be saying to yourself, “good credit sounds fantastic but what if I don’t have any credit at all?” There are many steps to take for building and establishing good credit.

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2. Open a secured credit card. If you are unable to secure credit card approval, then a secured credit card may be a viable option. These credit cards require paying a security de-posit in order to open it. Purchases can then be made against the de-posit paid.

Maintaining good credit is hard work. There are many things that people can do to maintain a good credit score.

1. Set up online payment remind-ers. Late payments on credit cards or bills negatively affect credit score. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it only takes one late payment to negatively affect credit. This being said, the longer you pay your bills consistently on time, the higher the credit score. FICO scores refl ect diligence in making on-time payments.

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The Fair Credit Reporting Act al-lows access to your credit report from each of the three reporting agencies – Experian, TransUnion and Equifax – once every 12 months. A website that assists with obtaining your credit score for free is www.AnnualCreditReport.com. Checking your credit report once a year allows the opportunity to cor-rect any errors and fi nd any unau-thorized activity.

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Deep and uncomfortable emotions can sometimes seem to be too uncomfort-

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Many individuals are under the false perception that denial is better than addressing something uncomfort-able. However, denial leads to sev-eral issues. A person may carry the false perception that by allowing the uncomfortable feelings to emerge, it will lead to uncontrollable rage, depression, and anxiety. A person may also carry the false percep-tion that the uncomfortable feelings have dissipated since the events, which caused the feelings, occurred many years ago. Without directly addressing the feelings, they do not dissipate. They simply simmer for a while and directly cause physical issues, such as headaches, stomach ulcers, digestive issues, arthritis, among a few.

Some may also incorrectly assume

LIFEENERGYFLOW -TAI YI:

SUPPRESSEDEMOTIONS

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The denial of emotions is suppres-sion of emotions. The suppression leads to a lack of passion for life and a lack of joy for life. That does not mean that the person does not ever experience joyful moments, but those moments can become far and few between or those moments may require signifi cant events, such as a wedding. Joy for life can be felt daily if that joy is allowed and nur-tured.

The path to allowing and nurturing a sense of joy is through the un-suppression of uncomfortable feel-ings and emotions, examining the cause of those feelings, and releas-ing them.

A Tai Yi treatment that assists a per-son in completing that process is Dark Side of the Moon-parts 1 and 2. This treatment needs to be com-pleted between 24-72 hours apart. This is for those who have dark (un-comfortable) emotions that never surface. Meaning, they stay under the surface while the person stays in denial of the emotions. This opens the meridians to allow life energy fl ow to fl ow into the meridians to GENTLY open what has been shut off from the conscious mind-which will be connected to a false belief. This will allow the person to begin recognizing dark beliefs so the per-son lets go of that energy. This treat-ment is good for those in therapy.

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The beauty of Craigslist is thatit's free and that you are ableto sell items to local peoplewith local pick-up and noPaypal or shipping hassels.

How to Set Up a Craigslist Account:

It is not mandatory that you set upan account with Craigslist in order tosell items, but it is recommended inorder to make the process easier tocreate, edit, delete and repost ads.

1. Go to www.craigslist.org.2. On the left side of the pageclick on "My Account".3. On the left bottom of the pageclick on "Sign up for an Account".4. Type in your email address.5. Enter the verification word,and then click on "CreateAccount".The next page will then say: "Alink to activate your account hasjust been emailed to (your emailaddress)."6. Now go to your email accountand click on the link thatCraigslist sent you. 7. You will now enter your pass-word twice and click on "SubmitPassword and Log In" at the bot-tom.8. Click "I ACCEPT" at the bot-tom of the Craigslist "Terms ofUse" to continue.

Now that you have an account you can begin posting items!

How to Post Items onCraigslist:

1. Go to www.craigslist.org.2. Click on "My Account" on theupper left.3. Then click on the "NewPosting" tab at the top of thepage.4. Choose your City from thedrop-down box and click "Go".(If you live in a small town,choose the largest town nearby -If you live in Monument, chooseColorado Springs.) Take intoconsideration that larger citieswill afford you more buyers, butalso more competition. Also, ifyou plan to post your item inmore than one area, be sure to

change the title and descriptionwording. Posting identical ads inmore than one area is forbiddenby Craigslist.5. Then choose your type ofposting - "For Sale" is in the mid-dle of the list.6. A list of categories will thenappear. Choose the categorythat best fits the item you areselling.7. On the Form, create a PostingTitle. Make it specific, but excit-ing so people will want to click onit. Use key words that will helppeople to find your ad when theyare searching. For advancedusers: To find keyword ideasthat are highly searched with lowcompetition, go tohttps://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal8. Type in your Price and yourSpecific Location. (This is notyour home address! Type in yourlocal town.)9. I always click the circle toanonymize my email address sothat no one knows my real emailaddress and so that I don't haveto give out my phone number.10. Then add a detailed descrip-tion with as much specifics asyou can (otherwise you will get amillion emails from people askinga million questions). Use bulletpoints so it's easy to read. Alsoavoid using all caps.11. Add images. Try to takephotos up-close and differentangles. You can add up to 4photos.12. Do not click the box for "OKfor others to contact you…" box.13. Now just click "Continue".You have just listed your first item. Congratulations!

More detailed information is inthe "help, faq, abuse, legal" section on the Home Page rightbelow "My Account". Also beaware of potential scams. Scamscan and will happen on Craigslistif you don't follow the advice they give you. Be sure to readthe "Avoid Scams and Fraud"page which you can click ondirectly below the calendar onthe Home Page.

Find all past articles at www.WebChatbyRobyn.comWritten by Robyn Graham, Owner of WebsitesByRobyn.com

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• It was American artist and illus-trator Florence Scovel Shinn who made the following observation: “The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.”

• In 1811 and again in 1812, earth-quakes caused the Mississippi Riv-er to temporarily reverse course.

• You might be surprised to learn that about a million Americans say they drink Coca-Cola for break-fast.

• Dominique Bouhours, a French-man who lived in the 17th centu-ry, was a priest, an essayist and a grammarian. The love of language may have been closest to his heart, though; it’s been reported that the fi nal words he uttered on his death-bed were, “I am about to -- or I am going to -- die; either expression is

used.”

• The beaver is a rodent.

• If you’re like the average adult, when you’re sitting in a relaxed po-sition, you inhale about one pint of air with every breath.

• The United States isn’t the only country that has an accolade to rec-ognize excellence in the fi lm indus-try. Here the awards are known as the Oscars, but other nations have their own names for the awards: In Canada they’re known as Genies, in France they’re Cesars, in Rus-sia they’re called Nikas, in Mexico they’re Golden Ariels, in Spain they’re known as Goyas, and in the United Kingdom they’re called Orange British Academy Film Awards.

• Those who study such things say that millions of trees are planted accidentally when absent-minded squirrels forget where they buried their nuts.

• In ancient Rome, if you had a hooked nose you were considered to be a born leader.

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• On Oct. 19, 1869, work begins on one of the most ambitious Western engineer-ing projects of the day: a 4-mile-long tun-nel through the solid rock of the Comstock Lode mining district in Nevada to divert wa-ter. The tunnel drained some 2 million gal-lons of water from the mines per year.

• On Oct. 23, 1925, John William Carson, who would become famous as the long-time host of the popular late-night TV pro-gram “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” is born in Corning, Iowa. Carson hosted “The Tonight Show” on NBC for 30 years, from 1962 to 1992.

• On Oct. 20, 1944, U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur wades ashore onto the Philip-pine island of Leyte, fulfi lling his promise to return to the area he was forced to fl ee in 1942 under orders from President Franklin Roosevelt. He had left behind 90,000 Amer-ican and Filipino troops, only one-third of whom survived to see his return.

• On Oct. 22, 1957, U.S. military personnel suffer their fi rst casualties in Vietnam when

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• On Oct. 17, 1968, Olympic gold medal-ist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos are forced to return their awards be-cause they raised their fi sts in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremony in Mexico City.

• On Oct. 18, 1977, in the sixth game of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees outfi elder Reg-gie Jackson hits three home runs in a row off of three consecutive pitches from three different pitchers. When the game ended, the fi eld fl ooded with fans. They had a new hero: Reggie Jackson, now known as “Mr. October.”

• On Oct. 21, 1988, “Mystic Pizza,” a ro-mantic comedy starring Julia Roberts, An-nabeth Gish and Lili Taylor as three young women who work at a pizza parlor in Mys-tic, Conn., opens in theaters. Matt Damon, then 18, also made his big-screen debut in the fi lm.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please discuss heart fi brillation? I take a medicine for high blood pressure. Medicines for atrial fi brillation made me wild. I also take warfarin for the fi brillation. I’d appreciate any informa-tion you have. -- M.L.

ANSWER: Atrial fi brillation is one of the most common heartbeat irregulari-ties. The atria are the two upper heart chambers, the site of origin for the electric signal coming from the heart’s inborn pacemaker and producing each heartbeat. Fibrillation is a rapid twitch-ing of the heart muscle. The atria are not contracting; they’re squirming. This decreases the heart’s pumping power.

More dangerously, it also leads to clot formation. Blood stagnates in the squirming atria. Stagnated blood clots. Those clots can be carried in the cir-culation to a brain artery, which they block. That’s a stroke. That’s why you take warfarin (Coumadin) -- to prevent clotting (anticoagulation).

Aging, high blood pressure, heart ar-tery disease, heart valve disorders and an overactive thyroid gland are some of the things that lead to fi brillation.

The goals of therapy are to slow the heart, establish a normal heartbeat and

prevent a stroke. Sometimes, simply slowing the heart will restore normal heart pumping without ending the irregular beat. Anticoagulation (blood thinning) is still needed.

I can’t mention all the medi-cines used to control fi b; there are too many. In place of medicines, a shock to the heart sometimes can restore a normal beat. Heart specialists also use a technique called ablation. They thread into

the heart a special catheter that has the capability of creating tiny scars with radio waves or ultrasound waves or by freez-ing tissue. The scars form an impenetrable barrier to the ren-egade electric signals causing fi brillation.

The booklet on heartbeat irregularities discusses atrial fi b and the more com-mon abnormal heartbeats. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 107W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many months ago, my feet turned numb. The numbness has spread up to my knees. It has made me quite unsteady when I walk. My doctor can’t fi nd a cause or treatment for this. Can you suggest anything? -- L.O.

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Candida is a type of parasitic yeast-like fungus that inhabits the intestines, geni-tal tract, mouth, esophagus and throat. In a normal person, this fungus is held in check with the good bacteria found in the gut. When out of balance, this fun-gus proliferates and becomes “Candida.”

Many factors contribute to the over-growth of Candida. Among them are antibiotics, food allergies, birth control usage, and SUGAR! In Ginger’s case it

was clearly her intake of sugar.

Children are prone to Candida if mom has it. A breast-fed baby is less likely to develop it, unless it is picked up in the birth canal. Candida can manifest as thrush, diaper rash, swollen tonsils, ear infections and colic in babies and chil-dren.

Candida symptoms mirror so many other conditions it can be hard to iden-tify. Some of the common symptoms include: • chronic fatigue • lack of energy • dry mouth • bloating and/or indigestion • sugar cravings • hormone imbalances • PMS • cramps • sinus issues • ear infections • mood swings • brain fog

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PLAN AHEAD---VIKING FAIR October 22, 9am to 2pm

Breakfast, bizarre, crafts, raffl es, music, art, baked goods--including Scandinavian items, at Viking Hall, 1045 Ford St. (off Galley, east of Powers), Colorado Springs. Breakfast cost is $8. No admission fee. For information and vendor procedures phone 719-351-3554. Sponsored by Sons of Norway for fun and funds for humanitarian relief, building and scholarships.

TEDDY BEAR TEAMy Cuppa Tea

7828 N Academy Blvd, CS, CO 80920Saturday, October 22 - 2 pm

Local author, Maria Faulconer, and Penny Gavin will be hosting a Teddy Bear Tea for chil-dren (6 years & older) and his/her teddy bear. For only $12 per child, they will be treated to Chocolate Tarts, T-Bears Strawberry Cream “tea,” as well as an autographed copy of Arian-na & The Strawberry Tea. In this delightful chil-dren’s book, Arianna and Monsieur Le Bear take the Grand Hotel by storm and change centuries of tradition. As there is limited seat-ing, reservations are essential. RSVP by Oct 18. Call 719.593.2386.

WORKSHOP: HOW MONEY WORKS!10/25/11, 11:30 – 1:00pm

the Tri-Lakes Business Incubator,14960 Woodcarver Rd,

Colorado Springs, CO 80921About: We all go to school for 12 to 16 years for reading, writing and arithmetic and we never really learn anything about How Money Works! I will show you how to apply fi nancial principals to grow and PROTECT your money for college funding, retirement planning or sim-ply wealth accumulation - with money you nev-er even knew you had! Presented by: Michael Clark-Dreibus, Keep-A-Smile Insurance. Cost: $5 TLBI members, $10 non-members Ad-vanced Registration: Heather McEntee,[email protected], 719-481-4877 x100

CRAFT FAIR & CHILI-SOUP-PIELUNCHEON & ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

& DOCUMENT SHREDDINGColorado Springs Masonic Center

1150 Panorama Drive, Colorado SpringsSaturday, October 29 Craft Fair 9-5; Luncheon 11-5; Electronic Recycling

& Document Shredding 10-2Sponsored by Centennial Chapter #58 Order of the Eastern Star, a non-profi t charitable or-ganization. Fundraiser for charities. Cost for Luncheon: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $3.

SAFE TRICK OR TREATOctober 30 from 3:00 to 5:00pm

Bring 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 De-partment patrols the streets to help insure the safety of our goblins.

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FALL CRAFT SHOWIN THE BLACK FOREST

November 3-6, 2011Don’t miss the 47th Annual Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Fall Show & Sale held at the Black Forest Community Center (Black For-est Rd. just north of Shoup Rd.) Hours are Thurs-Sat. 9 am to 8 pm, Sun. 10 am to 2:30 pm.Over 80 artisan and culinary members will be selling handmade jewelry, ceramics, soaps and candles, Christmas decorations and or-naments, jams & jellies, baked goods and much more. Admission is FREE. Only Guild members are allowed to sell. The Guild is a Colorado nonprofi t organization. A portion of all sale proceeds will benefi t the Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Scholarship Fund and the Black Forest community. Due to fi re regula-tions, no strollers are allowed. The facility is wheel chair accessible. Visit our web site for more information at www.BFACG.org.

TRI-LAKES BUSINESS INCUBATORFREE MONTHLY SEMINAR

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We will discuss: The role of your HVAC system in your business, The types of maintenance programs available, What you need to know about preventative maintenance proposals/agreements, Why a preventative maintenance program can be benefi cial to your business.RSVP TO: Tri-Lakes Business Incubator, Heather McEntee [email protected] / 719-481-4877 x100.

BANNER CHRISTMAS Historic Downtown Monument is sponsor-ing the the third annual “Banner Christmas.” Banner Christmas features original Christmas art banners, handpainted by renowned local artists. The banners are on display on lam-posts 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 ban-ner for the 2009 season, please contact Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or email at [email protected].

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMASHeld the fi rst Saturday in December from 10:00am to 2:00pm, this day full of holiday activities includes visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus along with crafts and activities for chil-dren, open houses and other special events as the merchants of Historic Downtown Monu-ment celebrate a Small Town Christmas

Join us on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 7:00PM at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Highway

105, Palmer Lake, Colorado, 80133, for the release of a book by Dan Ed-wards and Roger Ward about the histo-ry of Palmer Lake’s famous landmark; Estemere Estate. Estemere was built in the late 1800s by Dr. William Find-lay Thompson, the founder of Palmer Lake, and has been recently restored to its former magnifi cence.

This book is an architectural and social history of a unique 19th century man-sion. Learn about Estemere’s many owners and their families and the vari-ous ways the structure has been uti-lized from the time it was built. Also, learn about the changes in the building and the furnishings of the main house through the years. Kim and Roger Ward purchased Estemere in 1998, and

THE PALMER LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE TRI-LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS:

A VICTORIAN MANSION IN THE COLORADO ROCKIES: THE ESTEMERE ESTATE AT PALMER LAKE

the book documents the extensive work the Wards have carried out to restore and upgrade this beautiful Queen Anne Victorian home and its outbuildings to a grandeur unequalled in its history. Thus, Estemere, after 125 years, once again stands proudly as the “Crown Jewel” of Palmer Lake.

This program is free and provides an opportunity to meet and discuss the history of Estemere with the two indi-viduals who are most knowledgeable about this local landmark. The book and DVD are available for purchase and signing, with a portion of the pro-ceeds going to support the Palmer Lake Historical Society and the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. A cash bar will be available. Visit us at: www.palmerdivi-dehistory.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT!By Nick Y.

Picture for me yourself in a sea of strangers. You’re all mov-ing, some are jumping, and

your head is swaying in the lights and fog. The atmosphere is mes-merizing and you can’t take your eyes away. Your brain is taking it all in, listening and analyzing. You’re undoubtedly having the best time of your week. Let’s face it, love it or hate it, America is run on entertain-ment. Whether it’s the latest celeb-rity gossip, or the next great Holly-wood blockbuster, we’re all drawn in by the thought of being amused. In this day and age there are endless forms of entertainment. It says here that the best is an old classic – Live Music.

Pinz Bowling Center supports this pastime. As the premier entertain-ment center in the Tri-Lakes area, Pinz will offer a diverse selection of performing artists in 2011. First at Rodz Bar and Grill, bands like Trademark Infringement (Oct. 29th)

and Crosser and Davis (Nov. 5th) will offer bar-goers all-time clas-sis hits, keeping ones feet and hips moving throughout the night. And this Saturday, October 22nd, Rodz will present local favorite ‘Plenty of Fish’. As one of the best and most original acts in Colorado, the duo offers a show unlike any other. With the charm an intimacy of two young poets, their sound soars to indie-heights fi t for a quartet. We recommend you see them live, this Saturday.

Pinz also presents local up-and-coming original acts of all kinds in their ‘Concerts in the Dark’ series. Having recently hosted bands like IO Atlas, Flinch, Doubtful Sound, and solo artists Sam Summer-fi eld, Dan Hasey, and Talia Hoit; ‘Concerts in the Dark’ is breaking ground, and becoming an outlet for those who desire a music scene in the Tri-Lakes Area. Locals can see new artists (including touring act Kent Jensen) as the music series continues November 6th and 20th.

For more information on live music at Pinz and Rodz, call the center at (719) 487-7469 or visit “Pinz

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Oatmeal is a whole grain because it contains all of the parts of the oat grain, including the bran, endosperm and germ. The interesting thing is that when we eat the oatmeal most of us grew up with, we aren’t eating the grain in its original form. We are usually eating rolled oats. Rolled oats have been steamed and fl attened. That process decreases the cooking time so old-fashioned oatmeal can be prepared in 10 to 25 minutes. Quick-cooking oats that can be prepared in 3 to 5 minutes have been cut even more fi nely to reduce cooking time.

Some people prefer steel-cut oats. The primary difference between steel-cut oats and rolled oats is the shape of the grain. Steel-cut oats are not fl attened and the grain is cut into thirds and then packaged for sale. When preparing steel-cut oats, it’s best to use 4 cups of water to each cup of oats. The cooking time for steel-cut oats is 30 to 40 minutes. Steel-cut oats have a chewy texture and hearty fl avor.

A popular product in many households is instant oatmeal. This cereal can be prepared quickly be-cause the oat grain is partially cooked, dried and then rolled very thinly. If you read the label of many instant oatmeal packages, you will fi nd that they have nutrients that old-fashioned and steel-cut oats don’t have. These nutrients have been added. A disadvantage of some instant oatmeal is that a signifi cant amount of sugar also has been added. Look for packages of instant oatmeal that contain less than 7 grams of added sugar per packet.

All oatmeal is a good source of fi ber, magnesium and thiamine. It also contains phosphorus, potas-sium, iron and copper. Oatmeal carries a health claim on the food label because of the fi ber con-tent. The health claim is that oatmeal -- along with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol -- may reduce the risk of heart disease. Oatmeal is a good

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1. MOVIES: What famous Hollywood couple starred in the 1967 movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”

2. TELEVISION: What was Lurch’s job on “The Addams Family”?

3. MUSIC: What is Jo Jo’s hometown in the Beatles’ song “Get Back”?

4. RELIGION: On what date is All Saints Day celebrated in Western Christianity?

5. PHYSICS: Who is known as “the Father of the Hydrogen Bomb”?

6. PRIZES: Who won the 1939 Pulitzer Prize for history with his biography “Abraham Lincoln: The War Years”?

7. HISTORY: Which French king ab-dicated during the Revolution of 1848?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did the fi rst Yankee Stadium open?

9. INVENTIONS Who invented the electric battery?

10. LITERATURE: Where does Shake-speare’s play “Romeo and Juliet” take place

1. In 2010, Toronto’s Jose Bautista became the seventh player in major-league history to have at least 50 homers, 100 walks and 30 doubles in a season. Name three of the other six to do it.2. When was the last time before 2010 that a player won the N.L. home run season title with fewer than 47 round-trippers? 3. The Rams’ Marshall Faulk (1999) was the second running back in NFL history to have 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. Who was the fi rst?4. What school holds the NCAA men’s basketball record for most consecu-tive appearances in the NCAA Tour-nament?5. Name the fi rst California-born and -raised player to be a fi rst-round NHL draft pick. 6. Which was the fi rst school to post dual (men’s and women’s) three-peat championships in NCAA track and fi eld?7. In 2011, Martin Kaymer became the second German to take the top spot in the world golf rankings. Who was the fi rst?

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SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Which group released “In Mem-ory of Elizabeth Reed” in 1970?

2. In what consecutive years were these Elvis singles released: “Heartbreak Hotel,” “All Shook Up” and “Don’t”?

3. Name the group that had a No. 1 pop hit with “Pick Up the Pieces.”

4. Which group released “Heart-ache Tonight” and “In the City”? Bonus for knowing the name of the album both songs appeared on.

5. Who had a No. 1 R&B hit with a cover of “Show and Tell” in 1989?

6. Which Motown group had a hit with “It’s the Same Old Song,” and when?

New DVD Releases forWeek of October 17, 2011

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Bad Teacher” (R) -- Cameron Diaz is Elizabeth, a selfi sh, hard-partying school-teacher waiting to land the man who can rescue her from her the job she hates. While the fi lm promises outrageous and shocking humor, it always seems to go the slow and obvious route. Chock-full of cliches and mediocre performances, “Bad Teacher” scrapes by with a grade of C.The lesson here is if you want an audi-

ence to like a movie with an unlikable pro-tagonist, it should at least be funny. Diaz doesn’t have the proven comedy talent of Jason Segel or even Justin Timberlake, who both go underutilized.“A Better Life” (PG-13) -- This poignant drama follows Carlos (Demian Bichir), an immigrant and a single-father in Los Ange-les. Working hard as a landscaper, Carlos’ sole motivation is to give his teenage son, Luis, all the opportunities he never had. With artful directing and a career-highlight performance by Bichir, trimming trees be-comes a glimpse at another life, and buying a pickup truck embodies the fi rst step to a new future.Without any trick moves or Hollywood silliness, the father-son journey plays out with a compassionate tone. “A Better Life” humanizes murky issues without bludgeon-ing the audience with social messages.“Page One: A Year Inside The New York

Times” (R) -- In a turbulent time of new technology and trailblazing trends, one of the most respected newspapers in the world can hear the barbarians outside the gates. This documentary takes a multidi-mensional look at The New York Times, its staff and the myriad winds of change blow-ing down its venerable doors. It’s not just business, as the fi lm shows that the heart of traditional journalism -- dedicated report-ers and editors pouring themselves into the job -- is still beating.

DOG OF THE WEEK“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (PG-13) -- Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is pushed back in front of the camera to stumble through a few more tropical locales for this fourth installment of the rapidly deteriorating “Pirates of the Caribbean” series. This time, Captain Sparrow is forced into service with the leg-

endary Blackbeard and a beauty named An-gelica (Penelope Cruz). That’s about where the writing staff gave up, because every-thing beyond that is a mess of a paper-thin plots and here-we-go-again adventure.Way back in 2003, the fi rst “Pirates” was an exhilarating surprise of a cinematic journey. Since then, each movie has pulled that magic apart by the seams. Even the additions of the gorgeous Cruz as a new ro-mance and the menacing Ian McShane as Blackbeard couldn’t keep this one afl oat. Like the mutterings of Sparrow himself, this franchise has descended into an in-coherent jumble of sailorisms and fading charm.

TV RELEASES“V: The Complete Second Season”

“Thundercats: Seasson 1”“American Pickers: Volume Two”“Top Shot: Reloaded -- Season 2”

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Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The Allman Brothers. The album version was seven minutes, but it was stretched to 13 minutes on the live “At Fillmore East” double album.2. 1956, 1957 and 1958, respectively. All were No. 1 hits on the U.S. pop charts, while “Heartbreak Hotel” also made it to the top of the country charts.3. The Scottish group Average White Band, in 1974. The song went to No. 5 on the R&B charts, too.4. The Eagles, in 1979, on their “The Long Run” al-bum.5. Peabo Bryson. He’s won two Grammys, both for movie themes for “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World.”6. The Four Tops, in 1965. The group has been around since 1953.

1. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn2. Manservant3. Tuscon, Ariz.

4. Nov. 15. Edward Teller6. Carl Sandburg7. Louis Philippe

8. 19239. Alessandro Volta

10. Verona, Italy

1. Barry Bonds, Jimmie Foxx, Luis Gonzalez, Babe Ruth, Sammy Sosa and Hack Wilson. 2. Dante Bichette led the National League with 40 homers in 1995.3. San Francisco’s Roger Craig, in 1985.4. North Carolina, with 27 seasons (1975-2001).5. Jonathon Blum was the 23rd overall pick by Nash-ville in 2007.6. Texas A&M, 2009-11.7. Bernhard Langer, in 1986.

OCTOBER 17, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re mov-ing from a relatively stable situation to one that appears to be laced with perplexity. Be patient. You’ll eventually get answers to help clear up the confusion around you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A vex-ing situation tempts you to rush to set it all straight. But it’s best to let things sort themselves out so that you can get a better picture of the challenge you’re facing.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Financial matters could create some confusion, espe-cially with a torrent of advice pouring in from several sources. Resist acting on emo-tion and wait for the facts to emerge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That goal you’ve set is still in sight and is still in reach. Stay with the course that you’re on. Making too many shifts in direction now could create another set of problems.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It might be time to confront a trouble-making associate and demand some answers. But be prepared for some surprises that could lead you to make a change in some long-standing plans.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Con-gratulations. You’re making great progress in sorting out all that confusion that kept you from making those important deci-sions. You’re on your way now.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A diffi cult experience begins to ease. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is a possible complication that could prolong the problem awhile longer.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your self-confi dence gets a much-needed big boost as you start to unsnarl that knotty fi nancial problem. Expect some help from a surprising source.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Congratulations. Any lingering neg-ative aftereffects from that not-so-pleasant workplace situation are all but gone. It’s time now to focus on the positive.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your self-confi dence grows stronger as you continue to take more control of your life. Arrange for some well-earned fun and relaxation with someone special.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) As usual, you’ve been concerned more about the needs of others than your own. You need to take time for yourself so that you can replenish all that spent energy.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stron-ger planetary infl uences indicate a grow-ing presence of people eager to help you navigate through the rough seas that might mark your career course.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can balance emotion and logic, which gives you the ability to make choices that are more likely than not to prove successful.

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IN 1752, BENJAMIN FRANKLINDISCOVERED ELECTRICITY IN A FIELD. IN 1935, WE WERE CALLED UPON TO GET

IT THERE.Supplying electricity to rural America didn’t happen overnight. It took vision, cooperation and determination. Today, as a member of an electric co-op, it’s your turn to in�uence the future by saving energy. Learn how at TogetherWeSave.com.

7 REASONSTO REVIEW YOUR HOMEINSURANCEBuying a home is one of the big-

gest outlays the average con-sumer will ever make, and buy-

ing insurance coverage for that home can be so complicated that it’s possible to overspend and still not have the cov-erage you need.

Here are some questions to consider:

1) What does your policy really cover? Take the time to sit down with your in-surance agent to fi nd out what is and isn’t covered in all types of disasters, such as fi re, fl ood, wind, earthquake, hurricane, sinkhole, mold, broken pipes and theft.

2) Are your coverage levels out of date? If you haven’t increased your cover-age amounts in a number of years, the amount you receive after a disas-ter might not cover all your expenses, especially if repair and rebuilding are required. Have you added on to your home? Are those areas covered? How about personal property within the house?

3) Understand terms used in the policy, including “personal liability and medi-cal payments” (if someone gets hurt on your property), “guaranteed replace-ment cost,” “actual cash value” and “infl ation guard.”

4) Do you have special items that need a separate rider, such as jewelry, musi-cal instruments, boats, artwork, coins or computers? Do you run a business from your home?

5) Are other structures on your proper-ty covered? What about their contents, such as tools?

6) Will your policy cover living ex-penses if you have to live elsewhere while your home is being repaired?

7) How much can you save by raising your deductible? Can you afford the higher deductible if you have to fi le a claim?

Shop around for the best price and cov-erage, and get quotes from three or four companies. Ask about discounts from combining your homeowner’s policy with vehicle coverage. Ask about other discounts if you have a burglar alarm in your home or vehicle, or if you belong to an association, or if you are age 55 or older.

The government has a number of pub-lications to help consumers get the best coverage for their money. Download “Twelve Ways to Lower Your Hom-eowners Insurance Costs” for free on-line (http://pueblo.gsa.gov) or order the booklet for $1.50 from Federal Citizen Information Center at 1-888-878-3256. Check the site for hundreds of other consumer booklets. Look especially for the Consumer Information Catalog that lists 200 free and low-cost publi-cations. Also see the 2011 Consumer Action Handbook with 161 pages of contacts in state and federal govern-ment agencies, as well as consumer organizations.

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

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Social Security Column

AUTUMNOFFERS

LESSONS FOR RETIREMENT

By Rose FortuneSocial Security Public AffairsSpecialist in Colorado Springs

In autumn, animals know winter is coming and take the steps to prepare. Bears grow thicker fur

and settle in for peaceful hibernation. Squirrels collect and store acorns and other nuts. Birds, favoring warmer weather and having the means to make it possible, fl y south for the winter.

When it comes to preparing for retire-ment, we can learn from the animals -- making sure the transition into the later years of our lives is as smooth and comfortable as possible. The best place to start is a visit to www.social-security.gov.

You can get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefi ts at www.socialsecurity.gov/es-timator.

To prepare for a comfortable retire-ment, you should start saving as early as possible. Social Security is the foun-dation for a secure retirement, but was never meant to be the sole-source of in-come for retirees. In addition to Social Security, you also will need savings, investments, pensions or retirement ac-counts to make sure you have enough money to live comfortably when you retire. Learn about retirement planning and how to save at www.socialsecu-rity.gov/retire2/other2.htm. But wait, there’s more.

If you decide you’re going to be a “snowbird” when retirement comes, and go to warmer climates during win-ter weather, make sure that your Social Security payment goes with you. The best way to do that is to use direct de-posit. You never have to worry about where your monthly payment will be delivered — it will show up in your bank account whether you’re in the Dakotas or the Florida Keys. Learn all about electronic payments at www.so-cialsecurity.gov/deposit.

Whether you’re in the spring, summer, or entering the autumn of your life, the best time to start preparing for retire-ment is always the present. A good place to start is at www.socialsecurity.gov. Even the animals know they can’t wait until the last minute to prepare for a comfortable winter. Take a lesson from our furry and feathered friends and prepare for your own comfortable retirement.

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There are so many people in the military in our area that divorces involving military personnel are commonplace. There is a popular misconception

that divorces involving military personnel are different from civilian divorces. In fact, the differences between military divorces and civilian divorces are not very signifi cant.

If you are in the military, and if you and your spouse have lived in Colorado for more than 90 days and your children have been here for more than six months, a Colorado court can divide your property and debts, determine whether maintenance (alimony) is appropriate, and make all decisions regarding parental responsibilities (parental decision-making and parenting time).

Military pensions are divided much the same as civilian pensions. There is another popular misconception that unless the spouse of the military service person has been married to the service person for at least ten years, the non-military spouse cannot receive part of the service person’s pension. Ten years is signifi cant only in that the military will not pay part of the pension to the non-military spouse unless the ten-year requirement is met. This means is that if the marriage is less than ten years, the Court will order the service person to pay part of the retirement directly to the non-military spouse, rather than the military itself making the payment.

Some people in the military believe that they can convert part of their pension to disability and avoid paying part of the disability to the non-military spouse, thereby reducing the total amount the non-military spouse gets. It is correct that the Court cannot divide the disability. However, the Court can adjust the division of the pension or adjust the maintenance or property award to make up for the difference, so that the total amount awarded to the non-military spouse is not diminished by the disability.

If you are legally separated from a military spouse, you are still eligible for the same benefi ts you enjoy if you are married. This scenario is an example of a good reason to look into a legal separation in Colorado, rather than getting a divorce. If you have been married to a person in the military for twenty years while the military spouse has been active service for twenty years, you retain your military benefi ts such as health insurance, etc., even if you get a divorce.

Good luck with your military divorce or legal separation as you leave the marriage zone, and don’t believe all that you hear about additional complications.

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www.iswrocks.com • Since 1997 • Residential • Commercial

$32.00Per Sq. Ft.Installed

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