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The smile is a powerful thing, one which comedians have understood long before the scientists studied these theo-ries. Here are some of those comedians from long ago and some more recent who can make us laugh no matter what is happening in the world.

THE FIRST LADYOF COMEDY

Television comedy queen Lucille Ball appeared on a record 29 covers of TV Guide magazine. “I Love Lucy” was the No. 1 rated show on television and at its peak in the 1952-53 season, it averaged an incredible 67.3 rating. Ini-tially, Lucy had little luck as an actress but worked as a model before moving to Hollywood in 1933 for a part in the chorus of Roman Scandals. Strikingly pretty with chestnut hair dyed blond (until MGM hairdressers, seeking a more distinctive look, turned it red in 1942), she landed bit parts in B movies and moved up to classy fare like “Stage Door,” in which she held her own with Katharine Hepburn and Ginger Rog-ers.

“I’m not funny. What I am is brave.” —Lucille Ball (1911-1989)

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Red Skelton’s successful radio show, “Red Skelton’s Scrapbook of Satire,” led to his enormously popular televi-sion series, “The Red Skelton Show.” Spanning two decades from 1951 to 1971, his show consistently stayed in the top 20, both on NBC and CBS. Skelton’s infamous Freddy the Free-loader character was endeared by many as an upbeat, happy and generous hobo clown. Red’s father was a circus clown who died before Red was born. At only 7 years old, Red was introduced to showbiz by Ed Wynn at a vaudeville show in Vincennes; then he left home at the age of 10 to travel with a medi-cine show through the Midwest. He joined the vaudeville circuit at the age of 15. Though critics didn’t consider him an artist, Red Skelton’s paintings of clowns made him a fortune after he left television.

“I’m nuts and I know it. But so long as I make ‘em laugh, they ain’t going to lock me up.” —Red Skelton (1913-1997)

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Between 1939 and 1949, Milton Berle attempted radio six times, but The Mil-ton Berle Show was one of radio’s most dismal failures. When he finally gave up on radio and tried the infant me-dia of television, Berle was an instant success and soon became a household name. His prominence in television set a benchmark for visual comedy. This would prove that some comedians must be seen as well as heard to be appre-ciated. Known by millions as “Uncle Milty,” Milton Berle’s comedic genius changed the course of early television when his variety-comedy show, Texaco Star Theater, launched in the fall of 1948. His first show’s guests were Pearl Bailey, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Smith and Dale, and Señor Wences.“Laughter is an instant vacation.” —Milton Berle (1908-2002)

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found out I couldn’t be king,” said Bob Hope. However, by order of Her Maj-esty Queen Elizabeth II in 1998, Hope received an honorary knighthood. Bob Hope starred in more than 50 feature films and has appeared in cameos for another 15 – the last being “Spies Like Us” in 1985. As with radio, Hope earned the status of No. 1 at the box office. He had appeared on the first commercial television broadcast on the West Coast in 1947; and was a surprise guest on Ed Sullivan’s “Toast of the Town” in 1949. Hope was a latecomer to TV and not at all convinced it would succeed. Throughout World War II, with only two exceptions, all of Hope’s radio shows were performed and aired from military bases and installations throughout the United States, Europe and the South Pacific. Bob Hope has been cited by the Guinness Book of Re-cords as the most honored entertainer

in the world. He has more than 2,000 awards and citations for humanitarian and professional efforts, including 54 honorary doctorates.

“I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.” —Bob Hope (1903-2003)

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Bill Cosby is an American icon – an ac-tor, standup comedian, author, TV pro-ducer and political activist. Described by his teachers as the class clown in his school years, Cosby was eventually cast in the show “I Spy” in the 1960’s. He may be best known for his work in

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Seeking approval and becoming in-vested in what other people think are concepts that are very com-

mon. Many assume it is important to seek approval and to have an investment in other people’s opinions of one’s own life, but is it really important? If a person chooses to move out of that concept or that belief, how can one go about it?

Seeking approval means placing power outside of oneself for the very purpose of being validated. That validation can be in one’s appearance, career, associa-tions, physical activity (sports), finances, education, religion, or other area in life. Seeking approval is the act of hindering self-respect and self-empowerment while that one is waiting for someone else’s ap-proval. That waiting can occur even if the person one is waiting for has passed on and has been deceased for years.

When one carries a belief that he or she needs to gain approval before moving for-ward in life, that belief does not simply end because someone has passed on. The belief remains until the person examines its origin, its function, and its manipula-tion. How was the belief formed? How does it function in the mind? How does it create painful choices, choices that lead to self-disempowerment, self-doubt, and fear?

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A person who carries a strong approval belief will also carry a strong investment in what other people think of him or her. The person ends up making choices from the standpoint “will this look like a good choice or a bad choice?” A choice is nei-ther good or bad, a choice simply creates pain or joy. So, a person could make a choice that “looks good to others”, but creates self-inflicted pain for the person making the choice.

For example, perhaps a high school se-nior wants to attend a particular college for a particular program it offers. Perhaps the parent or parents want the adolescent to attend a different college for a particu-lar reason. If the adolescent is seeking approval, he or she might choose the col-lege the parents want and lose the oppor-tunity to enroll in the program of his or her choice. Depending on the intent and depending on the adolescent’s life path-way, that choice can create pain. It is the adolescent’s responsibility to determine life pathway.

If a person has realized seeking approval has occurred, the Tai Yi treatment, I Want To Be You Syndrome would benefit. This treatment works with the meridians to assist a person in understanding why he or she has been seeking approval. It also can assist in increasing the person’s en-ergy level and the person’s passion and creativity for life. The person receiv-ing this treatment can expect to feel a release of the approval energy and an increase in creative energy.

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“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” —Bill Cosby (born in 1937)

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Jerry Seinfeld has made a career out of poking fun at situations in everyday life as both a standup and television co-median. He made his television debut in 1976 on a Rodney Dangerfield HBO Special and made many appearances on late night talk shows as a standup comedian. He was eventually offered his own show on NBC in 1979. “Sein-feld” ended after nine years while still at its peak. While most sitcoms have story lines that revolve around a central theme in which the characters would learn from a moral lesson, “Seinfeld” portrayed itself as a “show about noth-ing.” An entire show would focus on ordinary life activities such as buying

a suit, going out to dinner or going on a date. Seinfeld is also an author, has ap-peared on the cover of Time Magazine, and is a car enthusiast, said to own about 35 Porsche’s.

“The Four Levels of Comedy: Make your friends laugh, make strangers laugh, get paid to make strangers laugh, and make people talk like you because it’s so much fun.” —Jerry Seinfeld (born in 1954)

NOT WITHOUTCONTROVERSY

Chris Rock has enjoyed a career as a comedian, actor, screenwriter, televi-sion and film producer and director. Rock began his standup career in 1985 in New York City and was cast in a bit role in the movie, “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,” followed by the hit TV series “Miami Vice.” It was comedian and actor Eddie Murphy who befriended Rock and gave him a role in “Beverly Hills Cop II.” In 1990, Rock became a regular cast member of “Saturday Night Live” until 1993 after which he concentrated on his movie career. In 2005, Chris Rock hosted the 77th Annu-al Academy Awards. The producers of the award show hoped that Rock would bring in a younger audience due to his comedic “edge.” Rock is known for his unpolitically correct standup routines focused on racism, politics, male-fe-male relationships, African-American culture and pop culture.

“Comedy is the blues for people who can’t sing.” —Chris Rock (born 1965)

In honor of the great comedians, the Snippetz staff will be seen around town smiling at everyone we see this week. As the old saying goes, “smile and peo-ple will wonder what you are up to.”

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• On March 19, 1952, the one-millionth Jeep is produced. The name “Jeep” is report-edly derived from the Army’s 1941 request that car manufacturers develop a “General Purpose” vehicle. “G.P.” turned to “Jeep” somewhere along the battle lines.

• On March 21, 1971, “The Andromeda Strain,” the first movie to use computer ani-mation, opens. The sci-fi thriller, featuring scientists racing against time and an alien virus, was the first of many films to be made from a Michael Crichton book.

• On March 24, 1989, the worst oil spill in U.S. territory begins when the supertanker Exxon Valdez runs aground on a reef in Prince William Sound in Alaska. An esti-mated 11 million gallons of oil eventually spilled into the water, polluting more than 700 miles of coastline.


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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What term refers to a type of patterned sock or sweater and a region within a coun-try?

2. LOGOS: What is the official logo of the Atlanta Braves baseball team?

3. HOLIDAYS: When was Father’s Day first celebrated officially?

4. CHEMISTRY: What is the color of sulfur at room temperature?

5. ANATOMY: What human organs are responsible for cleaning waste from blood?

6. HISTORY: In what year did U.S. law require cars to include turn signals?

7. FOOD & DRINK: Which vegetables are used primarily in succotash?

8. BIBLE: What is the longest book in the Old Testament?

9. U.S. GOVERNMENT: Which Consti-tutional Amendment deals with self-incrimination?

10. MOVIES: What new category was added to the Academy Awards in 2001?

1. Who holds the Los Angeles Dodgers record for longest hitting streak?

2. Since 1940, name the only two players to retire with a career batting average better than .335.

3. Who holds the NFL record for most consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass?

4. Name the last Wooden Award win-ner (top collegiate player) before Kevin Durant to go on to win an NBA season scoring title.

5. Which No. 1 overall draft pick re-corded a hat trick the earliest in his NHL career?

6. Name the only two drivers to win from the pole position in NASCAR Cup’s Homestead-Miami Speedway.

7. When was the last time before 2012 that no male U.S. tennis player made the final 16 at the Australian Open?


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1. What was the name of the Alice Cooper band’s debut al-bum, and when was that?

2. Name King Crimson’s first single to chart.

3. What was the original name of the band Supertramp?

4. Who sang “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” and when?

5. What is the stage name of Stacey Lynn Swain? What’s her most well-known hit?

6. Which group had a modest hit in 1971 with “Love Is Life” off its eponymous debut al-bum?

New DVD Releases forWeek of March 19, 2012

PICKS OF THE WEEK

“The Muppets” (PG) -- The felt hasn’t faded a bit. The Muppets return with all of their in-nocence and silliness without coming off as too dated. The story follows Walter, a young, puppet-like fellow, and his friends Gary (Ja-son Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) as they go on a journey to reunite the Muppets and save the Muppet Theatre from evil oil tycoons.

A bit of self-referential humor helps blow

the dust off the franchise, but the rest of the show is pure new energy. The freshness has even been endorsed by the Academy, as “The Muppets” won the Oscar for best original song. Segel, who helped write the script, is a musically inclined, goofy-grin kind of guy who beams real admiration for the Muppets and fits right in as a human sidekick.

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (R) -- David Fincher (“Fight Club,” “Se7en”) directs this mystery-novel adaptation with his eye for the dark and grungy. A wealthy old businessman calls on a legally troubled journalist (Daniel Craig) to solve a decades-old missing-person mystery. Craig enlists the help of the titular inked young woman (Rooney Mara), a damaged, deviant, sneer-ing, whip-smart computer hacker.

The film stumbles a bit in storytelling, but sells it all on style. If complicated characters and relationships taking a grim look at the de-mons beneath surface of Swedish society ap-

peal to you, then pick up the book or see the Swedish film adaptation. If a slightly sillier, more veneered version is all you have time for, then this Hollywood take will do fine.

“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (R) -- This British spy flick is all about subtlety, paranoia and brain-raking anxiety. Gary Oldman plays George Smiley, a disgraced spy brought back into the agency to ferret out a double agent. It’s dense, dark and darn good for those who can get their teeth into it.

This is as far from 007 as a British espio-nage thriller can get. Make no mistake, it is a thriller -- in its own, gaunt, dimly lit, grey-skies kind of way. The twisted mysteries and intrigue can pay off as much as any chase-scene with a rocket-powered submarine/au-tomobile.

“Carnage” (R) -- In a short opening sequence in the park, one kid hits another. When the respective parents meet in a nice Brooklyn

apartment to settle things amicably and ma-turely, things spiral into a collective tantrum by the supposedly put-together couples. Jodie Foster, John C. Riley, Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz all dig into their roles, but if you’re not pulled in by the forced smiles and underlying hypocrisies, you’ll be put to sleep by this single-setting dark comedy.

TV RELEASES“Scarecrow and Mrs. King:

The Complete Third Season”

“Batman: Brave and The Bold -- Season 2 Part 2”

“Lucille Ball Specials: Lucy Moves to NBC”

“Kojak: Season Three”

“My Living Doll: The Official Collection Vol. 1”


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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. “Pretties for You” (1969).2. “The Court of the Crimson King” in 1969. It was the group’s first chart song -- and the last -- in the U.S.3. Daddy, before renaming themselves in early 1970. Supertramp’s first two albums didn’t chart, but the 1974 album “Crime of the Century” made it to No. 38 in the U.S.4. Aretha Franklin, in 1967. The song went to No. 1 on the U.S. R&B chart, followed by chart-toppers “Re-spect” and “Baby I Love You.”5. Stacey Q (with Q being the name of her first band). The song “Two of Hearts” off her “Better Than Heav-en” album (1986) climbed to No. 3 on the charts.6. Earth, Wind & Fire.

1. Argyle (sock and sweater) and theArgyll region in western Scotland

2. A tomahawk3. 19104. Yellow

5. Kidneys6. 1954

7. Corn and lima beans8. Psalms, with 150 chapters

9. The Fifth10. Best Animated Feature

1. Willie Davis hit in 31 consecutive games in 1969.2. Ted Williams (.344) and Tony Gwynn (.338).3. Johnny Unitas, 1956-60.4. David Robinson, in the 1993-94 season. (Durant’s came in the 2009-10 season.)5. In 2011, Edmonton’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had three goals in this third NHL game.6. Bill Elliott (2001) and Kurt Busch (2002).7. It was 1973.

MARCH 19, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to reassess important relationships, both personal and professional, to see where prob-lems might exist and how they can be over-come. Keep communication lines open.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s not easy to bring order to a chaotic situation, whether it’s in the workplace or at home. But if any-one can do it, you can. A pleasant surprise awaits you by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be careful that you don’t make an upcoming decision solely on the word of those who might have their own reasons for wanting you to act as they suggest. Check things out for yourself.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A personal relationship that seems to be going nowhere could be restarted once you know why it stalled. An honest discussion could result in some surprising revelations.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) That unexpected attack of self-doubt could be a way of warn-ing yourself to go slow before making a ca-reer-changing decision. Take more time to do a closer study of the facts.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace problem needs your attention, now, before it deteriorates to a point beyond repair. A trusted third party could be helpful in closing the gaps that have opened.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A re-cent family situation could give rise to a new problem. Keep an open mind and avoid mak-ing judgments about anyone’s motives until all the facts are in.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your always-sharp intuition to alert you to potential problems with someone’s at-tempt to explain away the circumstances be-hind a puzzling incident.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although you still need to do some snip-ping off of those lingering loose ends from a past project, you can begin moving on to something else.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With your self-confidence levels rising, you should feel quite comfortable with agreeing to take on a possibly troublesome, but poten-tially well-rewarded, situation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Travel is favored, both for business and for fun. The end of the week brings news about an upcoming project that could lead toward that promised career change.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might feel suddenly overwhelmed by a flood of responsibilities. But if you deal with each one in its turn, you’ll soon be able to hold your head above water and move on.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a wonderful way of offering comfort as well as guidance. You would do well in the healing arts.

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9. Clear your Internet browsercache. This may clean up automati-cally in one of the previous steps,but always good to check it. Theclean up scanner handles mostcommon types of temporary files,but your Internet browser automati-cally caches, or stores, another typeof temporary file whenever you surfthe Internet. Browsers such asInternet Explorer save copies of theWeb pages you visit in order to loadthese pages faster the next timeyou visit those sites. Outside ofspeeding up browsing, however,your browser does not need thiscache of temporary files in order tooperate properly. Since many Websites have large graphics, clearingout your browser's cache can savevaluable hard disk space.To clear your cache in InternetExplorer:a. Click the Tools menu, then clickInternet Options.b. Select the General tab, then clickDelete Files… in the TemporaryInternet files section.c. In the Delete Files dialog box thatappears, select Delete all offlinecontent, then click OK.If it's the first time you've evercleared your cache, or it's been along while since you've dumped thecache and the file accumulation islarge, deleting these files could takeseveral minutes. Once the cache iscleared, click OK to close theInternet Options dialog box.

10. Remove unused programs.Just because you aren't using aprogram doesn't mean it isn't con-suming resources and affecting yourPC's performance. Removingunused programs from your harddisk is an easy way to maintain yoursystem and maximize your availablehard disk space. To remove programs you don't needanymore:a. Click Start, then click ControlPanel.b. In Category View, click Add orRemove Programs, then clickRemove a program. c. Scroll through the list and exam-ine each program. Windows XP listshow often you use a program andwhat day you last started it. (Note:Don't remove anything labeled"Update" or "Hotfix." These things

improve the security of your comput-er. )d. Click a program you no longerneed, click Change/Remove, andthen follow the prompts to uninstallit. (In some cases, a program maybe removed without prompting youfurther.) You may have to restartyour computer after removing a pro-gram. After your computer restarts,repeat this procedure to removemore programs. Note: You must belogged in as an administrator inorder to complete these steps.

11. Remove optional Windows com-ponents. (Don't attempt this proce-dure unless you feel that you knowwhat you are doing.) You canremove optional Windows compo-nents from your PC to free upspace. Many components comestandard with Windows, but you maynot use them frequently. You canreinstall these components fromyour Windows CD if you need themlater.To add or remove a Windows com-ponent:a. Click Start, then click ControlPanel.b. In Category View, click Add orRemove Programs, then click Add aprogram.c. On the left side of the menu, clickAdd/Remove Windows Components. d. Follow the instructions in theWindows Components Wizard. Note: You must be logged in as anadministrator in order to completethese steps.

12. Modify System Restore data.(Don't attempt this procedure unlessyou feel that you know what you aredoing.) Windows XP provides theoption to restore your PC to a previ-ous state by automatically savingrestore information. System Restorecontinuously monitors your PC forchanges, such as file changes,application changes, or installations.System Restore takes a "snapshot"of your PC at a given point in timeand then stores each of these snap-shots so that you can roll back anychanges to a period before youexperienced problems. As you canimagine, these snapshots of yourwhole system take up memoryspace. You can delete older snap-shots that you're sure you won'tneed in order to clean up your harddisk.

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RENTALS AS A TAX SHELTER

(Part 1)

Do rental properties offer good tax sheltering? Typically No, but Maybe So.

To be a tax shelter the investment has to lose money. When it comes to rentals, it is easy to lose money especially if the rental income does not cover the mort-gage, you have several repair bills, among other things. These are cash losses; in other words, you are having to put money into the investment to keep it floating.

Another way for your investment to lose money is through depreciation. An as-set has a useful life, and while there are

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with Tinaexceptions, the IRS generally requires an amortization schedule where only a por-tion of the asset’s cost is deducted each year. Generally speaking, a rental prop-erty is depreciated over 27.5 years, and only that portion attributed to the dwell-ing itself and not the land is depreciated. Separating the land from the overall asset value can be challenging.

As opposed to not covering your mortgage payment, depreciation is a non-cash loss. So, you could have a rental that breaks even from a cash perspective, yet offers a tax loss (and therefore a tax shelter) be-cause of the depreciation. Calculating and deducting depreciation is not automatic- a taxpayer can choose to not depreciate their investment rental, but it is generally a bad idea unless you expect a large drop in your effective income tax rate.

Mileage associated with your rental is

another non-cash deduction since most vehicles operate for less than the standard mileage rate, but this is typically a small amount relative to everything else.

Ok- let’s presume that you have a rental loss. How does it affect your tax return? Rental income is considered passive, meaning that you are not directly earn-ing the income as you would with a job. Passive losses may be deducted from non-passive income such as wages, but there are limits. Passive loss limits max out at $25,000, and that number decreases as your gross income increases. Specifically, passive loss reduces $1 for every $2 over $100,000 adjusted gross income, and by $150,000 (for married couples) the pas-sive loss deduction is $0. Bummer.

In Part 2 of our two part article, we will discuss wrap up how rentals might be a tax shelter and some of the long-term ca-veats. Stay tuned!

More information on rentalsas a tax shelter can be found atwww.tinawatsoncpa.com/blog.

Tina Watson is a Certified Public Accoun-tant in Gleneagle. You can contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at www.tinawatsoncpa.com.

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LIONS CLUB MEETING2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month

6:30PM-8:00PM - Fairfield InnLions are here in the Tri-Lakes community. We have a brand new service club chartered as of the week of February 6th We meet at the Fairfield Inn on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month with our next gathering on February 23rd at 7:00PM-8:00PM with a social starting at 6:30PM. Please help determine Tri-Lakes area projects for volunteer support and sharing in the good fortunes of our wonderful community. See you next Thursday February 23rd and Bring your Lion Heart to the Lions Club!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSBeacon Lite GroupTri-Lakes Chapel

1750 Deer Creek RoadWoodmoor Dr & Deer Creek Road

8:00 PM Mon & ThursKathleen - (719) 649-1046

THE RECORD ROOM Pinz Bowling Center 855 hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO

Every Thursday Night (3/1 3/8 3/15 3/22 3/39) 7pm-9pm Free, all ages acoustic concerts featuring local and

regional talent. 2-3 Artists per night perform original music. Concerts are every Thursday night and open to the public.

ARTSITES 2012 CALL TO ARTISTSTri-Lakes Views is inviting artists to participate in ARTSites 2012. ARTSites is a public outdoor art exhibit showcasing sculpture on pedestals which have been installed around the community and in the newly established Monument Sculpture Park at Big Red. The exhibit is on display for one year and is featured in the annual ARTSites map, distributed to restaurants, hotels and shops throughout the area. Artists receive a $300 stipend for each piece accepted by the jury. Entries must be received by March 10, 2012 and must include digital images of the entries along with title, material, size and value of each piece and name, address, phone and e-mail of the artist. Mail entries to:

Tri-Lakes Views - PO Box 2564, Monument, CO. 80132.Details: www.trilakesviews.org

Questions: [email protected]

8TH ANNUAL HOPE AWARDS DINNER*Caring Hands, Warm Hearts*

April 13, 2012 6pm The Club at Flying HorseCerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springsis pleased to recognize Dr. Steven Luebbert, MD Pedia- trician,Derek Kirkham DDS, Jeffrey Kahl DDS, Zachary Houser DDS of Pediatric Dentistry of Colorado Springs, for their outstanding dedicatio and service helping those with disabilities in our community. RSVP prepayment required due to limited seating $40.00/ person via www.cpappr.orgPayPal *donate* button or send check to:

CPACS 1322 N. Academy Blvd Ste 115 80909Please include Names of attendees and any dietary

restrictions in comment area

AUTHENTIC BREAKFAST: THE SONS OF NORWAY ANNUAL FROKOST - Sunday, April 15 - 11AM - 1:30PM

a Norwegian cold-style breakfast, featuring various meats, cheeses, breads and side-dishes will take place on Sunday, April 15, 11 AM to 1:30 PM at Viking Hall, 1045 Ford Street, Colorado Springs. Cost is $17 for members, $19 for non-members and $8 for children 12 and under (no charge for little ones who need no seat). Reservations are requested by April 11. Please phoneearly to Laurance or Lucille at 719-260-9490. Seating is limited. VELKOMMEN til bords!

PALMER LAKE AFTER DARK Palmer Lake Town Hall

Feb 24, Mar 30 & Apr 27 8 pm - 11 pm Adult and teen inspired event of neon lights, music,

dancing and food. This will be a blast! Proceeds from this event support FamilyNation non-profit

services. You will not be bored at this event.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FESTIVAL 2012 Palmer Lake Town Hall

April 28, 2012 4 pm - 11 pmThis is a festival dedicated to youth empowerment. There will be music, dancing, exhibits, and Arts & Crafts Festival, the Mayor’s Dinner and a proclamation declaring April 28, Youth Empowerment Day. Also, the PALMER LAKE YOU GOT TALENT finals will be held and the Youth Empowerment Awards 2012 will be announced. This is an amazing event.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2012Palmer Lake Town Hall - Mayor’s Dinner

April 28, 2012 6-8 pmDo you know a youth or young adult in the Palmer Lake or Monument area that is exceptional in the community? If so, submit your nomination to our Youth Empowerment Award Nomination at familynation.net and tell us why we should recognize this individual for the “Youth Empowerment Award 2012,” during the Mayor’s dinner at the “Youth Empowerment Festival 2012” on April 28, 2012. We want to hear from you.

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