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Witchcraft is not really Voodoo, and witch-es do not really have huge noses with warts and fly around with broomsticks.

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According to Webster’s, witchcraft is de-fined as

• The use of sorcery or magic/communica-tion with the devil

• An irresistible influence or fascination

• Wicca – a religion influenced by pre-Christian beliefs and practices of western Europe that affirms the existence of super-natural power (as magic) and of both male and female deities who inhere in nature and that emphasizes ritual observance of seasonal and life cycles

Witches have long been portrayed as ser-vants of the devil, with uncanny abilities to cast spells on people and wreak havoc. However, before 1000 AD, witchcraft was considered a magical rite that ensured good luck, good health and protection against disease and harm. The Catholic Church would change that perception when witch-craft and witches were touted as traitors and anti-Christian.

WITCHCRAFT AND EVILIn the eyes of the Christian community, witches were closely connected to the devil. Many people believed that witches could fly, become invisible or transform

themselves into animals, all within the power of the devil. Witches were evil and a hindrance to the well-being of society.

Although Pope Gregory IX authorized the killing of witches in 1200, the practice of murdering them escalated years later when the Inquisition began focusing on witches. In 1484, Pope Innocent VIII issued a dec-laration that witches were real and any belief otherwise was considered a heresy. Thousands of women – and a few men – were tortured and killed, burned at the stake, stoned to death or drowned.

This adverse and almost immovable por-trait of witches and witchcraft has contin-ued into the 21st century.

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J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” fiction series has been criticized by many for anointing witchcraft and encouraging children to ac-cept a form of paganism.

The American Library Association report-ed that Harry Potter books were No. 1 in the category of most challenged books in America in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002. The series was second in 2003 and finally deleted from the list in 2004.

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THE WITCH HUNTDuring the summer of 1692, 19 men and women were hanged near Salem Village, Mass., all of them convicted of witchcraft. Dozens of others accused of witchcraft sat in jails for months without a trial. Interest-ingly, the witch hunt began as a result of a new Village minister.

In 1688, John Putnam invited Samuel Par-ris from Barbados to preach in the Vil-lage church, and the invitation became permanent when Parris was given a salary and free firewood to become the Village minister. Parris packed up his wife, Eliza-beth; 6-year-old daughter Betty; his niece, Abigail; and his Indian slave, Tituba; and moved them from Barbados to Salem.

During an extremely cold February in 1692, Betty became ill with weird and nonspecif-ic symptoms such as diving under furniture and contorting her body as in pain – her physical movements were almost convul-sive like.

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The Parris slave, Tituba, had often told sto-ries of witchcraft associated with her native folklore, so Betty’s neighbor called on Ti-tuba to help expel the supernatural forces. Tituba baked a rye cake with the urine of the sick children and fed the cake to a dog – believed to be an agent of the witches. But it didn’t help – more people came down with the same symptoms. And Tituba was a marked woman.

Betty and her cousin Abigail accused Ti-tuba and two other women – an older non-church-going woman and a beggar – for initially inflicting the symptoms. Tituba and the women were arrested.

As the story spread like wildfire, others, including the highly influential wife of John Putnam, recounted their own visions of witches flying through the winter skies and appearing at bedsides threatening to cast spells.

The prominent Putnam family put pressure on the magistrates, who scheduled inqui-ries into the situation. Hundreds of people showed up at the inquiries and the tales of strange happenings skyrocketed. The witches were taking over the peaceful vil-lage!

As the first scapegoat, Tituba denied the accusations but later realized that to con-tinue to do so would mean death. Instead, she confessed she really was a witch, com-pletely under the spell of the devil. The oth-er two women admitted they were witches, too. All three admitted to flying through the skies at night on their poles. They were saved but remained the foundation for the reality that witches truly existed.

The first witch in Salem actually brought to trial was 60-year-old Bridget Bishop. As a tavern owner who opened on Sunday, the townsfolk believed she had to be a witch. Bishop had also crabbed about her neigh-bors and hadn’t always paid her bills. For-mally accused of being a witch, she was brought to trial in June 1692. Someone tes-tified that he saw Bishop stealing eggs and then transforming herself into a cat, with wild testimonies soon following. The jury

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MODERN-DAY WITCHES/WITCHCRAFT

Today’s witchcraft is rooted in its early history of sanctioning good health and har-mony. Although witches, witchcraft and the Wicca religion are alike in many ways, they are separate entities.

The difference between Wicca and witch-craft is that the latter is methodology. Wicca is a religion, recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense and included in the American Academy of Religions. Witches are self-defined but Wiccans are not neces-sarily witches, and vice versa. Some wic-cans practice witchcraft and some don’t.

Modern-day witchcraft is about exploring a variety of traditional, holistic and uncon-ventional measures to achieve strength and peace of body and mind.

Aspects of modern witchcraft:

• Rituals are important parts of every hu-man’s life, and a normal part of most re-ligions. Witchcraft is no different. Rituals provide a sense of belonging, order and continuity. Witchcraft rituals build energy and serve as links to the past, present and future.

• Magic is included in witchcraft, and witches believe that meditation and visu-alization are essential to practicing magic. Spells are considered meditative, bringing consciousness and thinking to a higher level.

• Witchcraft also uses the elements of na-ture – earth, air, fire and water – as con-necting forces of energy. The energies of the four elements exist in everything, al-lowing magicians to manipulate them to gain the desired results.

• Casting a spell is still an art within witch-craft. When a magic spell is performed, it involves a series of thoughts and actions that can include images, words, move-ments or objects that act as conduits to con-nect with the creative force of the universe. But the will of those practicing witchcraft is the most important part in achieving the desired condition.

• Astrology and numerology are often used in witchcraft. The patterns within the two reveal the order of the universe and allow people to connect to their place in the “cos-mos.”

• Sacred sites are places that celebrate Mother Earth and provide spiritual enlight-enment and healing. Springs, lakes, caves, groves of trees, mountains, canyons and certain rock formations have magical pow-ers within.

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• On April 1, 1700, English pranksters begin popularizing the annual tradition of playing April Fool’s jokes. In keeping with the fun, in 1957 the BBC reported that Swiss farm-ers were experiencing a record spaghetti crop and showed footage of people harvest-ing noodles from trees.

• On March 29, 1806, the Great National Pike, also known as the Cumberland Road, becomes the first highway funded by the national treasury. The initial appropriation of $30,000 was made by congressional act and covered the first leg through the Appa-lachian Mountains to Wheeling on the Ohio River.

• On March 30, 1867, the U.S. government puts the finishing touches a deal to purchase Alaska. It paid Alaska’s owner, Russia, $7.2 million, or roughly 2 cents per acre of land. Among many Republicans the deal was de-risively known as “Seward’s Folly,” after U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward.

• On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower is dedicated in Paris. Gustave Eiffel’s tower

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• On March 26, 1937, America’s first mon-ument to a comic strip hero is unveiled in Crystal City, Texas. The 6-foot-tall, brightly colored concrete statue of Popeye was un-veiled in Popeye Park during the city’s sec-ond annual Spinach Festival.

• On March 27, 1964, the strongest earth-quake in American history, measuring 8.4 on the Richter scale, slams southern Alaska, creating a deadly tsunami. Some 125 people were killed and thousands injured. The tidal wave devastated towns along the Gulf of Alaska and caused carnage in British Co-lumbia, Canada; Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States.

• On March 28, 1979, the worst accident in the history of the U.S. nuclear power industry begins when a pressure valve in the Unit-2 reactor at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania fails to close. As engineers struggled to understand what had happened, the reactor came within less than an hour of a complete meltdown.


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When looking around in the dark, with nothing but torches and machetes, one can find

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Pinz Bowling Center presented to the public, The Record Room, last month. After hosting several live, local con-certs (which continue weekly, on Thurs-day from 7-9pm), Record Room is now branching out. The room is available to host clubs, game tournaments, parties, and meetings. While offering the most

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Cabbage is a good source of vitamins C and A. When choosing cabbage heads, select those that are firm and dense with shiny, crisp, colorful leaves. Examine the leaves to make sure that they’re free of cracks, bruises and blemishes. Severe damage to the outer leaves means there is probably worm damage or decay in the inner core as well.

We enjoy stuffing cabbage leaves with a variety of interesting ingredients. This recipe for Cabbage and Potato Cups makes a great weekday side dish, or a unique ap-petizer when topped with thin slices of crispy Prosciutto or Parma ham, or bacon crumbles. Remember, eat more cabbage (or other cruciferous vegetables) and im-prove your health!

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1 medium onion, diced2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling1 (3 pound) head leafy green cabbage; dis-colored, damaged or tough outer leaves discarded1 teaspoon minced garlic1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper2/3 cup chicken broth or water 2 pounds large boiling potatoes1 cup buttermilk, shaken1 cup, coarsely grated, extra-sharp white Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese1 tablespoon drained, bottled horseradish8 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup Panko or fresh bread crumbs

1. Cook onion in oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, un-til soft and golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.

2. Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil. Remove and discard the core of the cab-bage and carefully lower the cabbage leaves into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.

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the largest leaves (at least 6) to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Transfer remain-ing cabbage to a colander to drain. Transfer large leaves to paper towels to drain, then pat dry.

4. Using a nonstick muffin tin with 6 (1-cup) muffin cups, lightly spray each muffin cup or oil with 2 tablespoons of butter. Cut parchment or wax paper into 12 (10- by 2-inch) strips. Put 2 strips in a crisscross pattern in each cup to help with removing cabbage. (You will have a 2-inch overhang.) Line each cup with a large cab-bage leaf. Coarsely chop enough remaining cabbage to measure 3 cups, then add to on-ion along with garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and water, and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and browned, about 10 minutes.

5. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 F.

6. Use at least 2 cups of leftover mashed or baked potatoes with the flesh scooped out. Alternately, peel raw potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes, then cover with cold salted water by 1 inch in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until ten-der, about 15 minutes. Drain in a colander, then set potatoes in colander over saucepan to steam-dry, uncovered, 5 minutes. Using a large bowl and a slotted spoon or potato masher, mix the potatoes with the butter-milk, cheese, horseradish, remaining 6 ta-blespoons butter and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper until combined well.

7. Fill each cabbage leaf with 2 to 3 table-spoons of mashed potato mixture. Then, place a layer of the sauteed cabbage mix-ture on the potatoes. Top with remaining potato mixture, and sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs. Drizzle crumbs with olive oil. Fold edges of cabbage in toward filling (do not completely cover). At this point, you can cover and refrigerate the Cabbage and Potato Cups for 24 hours. Bring to room temperature (about 30 to 45 minutes) before baking.

8. Bake until heated through and edges of cabbage are well browned, 25 to 30 min-utes. Transfer stuffed leaves to plates us-ing wax or parchment overhangs. Makes 6 servings.

SHORTCUT TIP: If you have at least 2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes, or left-over baked or micro-cooked potatoes, mix them with the rest of the stuffing ingredi-ents to save time.

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1. HISTORY: In what year did the RMS Titanic sink, killing 1,517 people?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest country in South America?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In what year was the festival of Kwanzaa es-tablished?

4. POLITICS: Nellie Tayloe Ross was the first woman governor of what state?

5. MOVIES: Which Disney movie’s soundtrack features five Elvis Presley songs?

6. SUPERHEROES: What was the name of The Green Hornet’s car?

7. SCIENCE: What substance speeds the rate of a chemical reaction?

8. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin word “contra”?

9. MUSIC: What is the name of Tom Petty’s backup band?

10. PERSONALITIES: What actress was briefly married to boxer Mike Ty-son?

1. Which hitter holds two of the top three spots for most strikeouts in a major-league season?

2. Name the player who had the most hits in a modern-era season for the Braves franchise.

3. Who was the head coach of the Uni-versity of Texas football team before Mack Brown took the job in 1998?

4. How many times did 7-foot-7-inch center Manute Bol lead the NBA in blocked shots per game for a sea-son?

5. Who holds the New York Rangers record for most goals and points in a season?

6. How many times has the 60-point mark in the regular-season stand-ings been exceeded by a Major League Soccer team?

7. Name two of the last three WBA heavyweight boxing titleholders be-fore Mike Tyson won the crown in 1987.


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1. “Good Morning Starshine” is from what musical?

2. Which group released “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)”?

3. Who sang “Crazy for You,” and when?

4. Which female artist was given the nickname “Little Miss Dynamite?”

5. “Shut Down Turn Off,” “Reminiscing” and “Lady” were 1978 releases by what rock group?

6. Name the band that net-ted hits with “Happy Togeth-er “and “She’d Rather Be With Me.”

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PICKS OF THE WEEK“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” (PG-13) -- Movies are meant to press buttons and make the audience feel things, but this one just mashes on the keys like a toddler at a piano. A boy who lost his father on 9/11 finds a mysterious key and decides it must be a clue to something important left behind by his father. It’s not enough of a plot to pull the audience in, but it’s enough to have us

following an unlikable child as he has curt, systematic conversations with people around New York. At some point, the boy befriends an old man who doesn’t talk, presumably to add more quirk to his adventure.

Footage and imagery from 9/11 are mixed in to add emotional weight to the journey of Odd Boy and Mute Man, thus proving some-thing we didn’t need to know: Memories of a horrible collective tragedy will make an au-dience sad, but it doesn’t mean the movie is hitting home.

“A Dangerous Method” (R) -- David Cronenberg adapts a page out of history for this story about the beginnings of psycho-analysis. Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) is an early adopter of the treatment developed by Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen). Jung takes the beautiful and emotionally disturbed Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley) as a pa-tient. The two end up in an affair that tests

everything Jung thought he knew about eth-ics and the human psyche.

True to Freud’s thinking, all the refinement and intellectual elements in the movie are in orbit around sexual and competitive desires. The cast is solid, but the tension of the movie has mood swings -- things will either be siz-zling or just a bit better than dull.

“Romantics Anonymous” -- This French im-port contains levels of whimsy and sweetness that would not pass American movie-making inspections. Angelique is a chocolate-maker with a crippling shyness. Her boss, Jean-Rene, is overcome by insurmountable awk-wardness. You can see where this is going.The two go about courting like a pair of unco-ordinated puppies. Hold on tight to the subti-tles -- the dialogue is actually quite funny and can save you from going into a diabetic coma during this adorable, hyper-sweet romcom.

DOG OF THE WEEK“Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” (PG) -- Tragedy strikes as the Chipmunks get shipwrecked on a remote island while the writers scramble to remember what is funny. In case the returning cast of humans fooled you, this isn’t one of those awful-looking se-quels where the franchise pulls up and tries some new things. This is the normal kind of awful-looking sequel, where the nose-dive continues far into the ground. Children de-serve better than this.

TV RELEASES“Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXIII”

“Eureka: Season 4.5”“South Park:

The Complete Fifteenth Season”“Single-Handed, Set 2”

“Murder Investigation Team, Series Two”


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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. “Hair,” in 1967. The song has been widely used, in-cluding on two episodes of “The Simpsons.”2. Aerosmith in 1987. It was written by band member Steven Tyler, now of “American Idol” judge fame.3. Madonna, in 1985. The song was used in the soundtrack for the film “Vision Quest.” Madonna wed Sean Penn that same year. The marriage lasted two years.4. Brenda Lee (born Brenda Mae Tarpley), for her powerful voice in a small package: Lee was 4 feet 9 inches tall. Her first No. 1 hit was “I Want to Be Want-ed” in 1960.5. Little River Band. “Reminiscing” was used in the recent Will Ferrell film “The Other Guys.”6. The Turtles, in 1967. They were originally a surf group called the Crossfires. More recently, “Happy Together” was used in a Nintendo commercial.

1. 19122. Brazil3. 1966

4. Wyoming5. “Lilo & Stitch”6. Black Beauty

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1. Mark Reynolds, with a high of 223 in 2009.2. Tommy Holmes had 224 hits in 1945.3. John Mackovic (1992-97).4. Twice (5.0 blocks per game in 1985-86; 4.3 bpg in 1988-89).5. Jaromir Jagr had 54 goals and 123 points in 2005-06.6. Three -- the Los Angeles Galaxy in 1998 (68 points) and 2011 (67 points), and the San Jose Earthquakes in 2005 (64 points).7. Tony Tubbs, Tim Witherspoon and James “Bonecrusher” Smith.

MARCH 26, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Put your rest-lessness to good use by indulging the Arian love of exploring new places and seeking new challenges. There also could be a new romance waiting to be “discovered.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surprise message from someone in your past could lead to a long-awaited reunion with a once-close friend. Also, look for a workplace prob-lem to be resolved in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your self-confidence is rising, and that should be a significant factor in helping you adjust to a new social situation, as well as adjusting to a series of changes in the workplace.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Turnabout could be lots of fun when someone who pre-viously accepted your tender, loving care without question now suggests that he or she wants to start taking care of you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Put the lessons you learned from past disappointments to work in planning your future. The way ahead opens to opportunities “purrfectly” suited to the adventurous Lion.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to renew contacts with family members and/or old friends who somehow slipped off your personal viewing screen in recent years. Travel also is favored.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Most problems surrounding that recent personal situation have been resolved, and that means you should move on to other things that are important to you.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Spend this weekend recharging your physi-cal and spiritual energies. When you return to your workaday world, you’ll be ready to take on that new project.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Be careful how you advise a troubled friend. Even your wise counsel could be mis-understood. Better to suggest that he or she seek professional help.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family problems once again dominate and, once again, everyone seeks your guidance in these matters. Later, you can indulge in some much-needed relaxation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some mixed signals create confusion in the workplace. Best advice: Ask for explanations before you attempt to deal with any of these matters on your own.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A patch of roiling water in the workplace could be threatening, but stay the course and you’ll soon be clear of it. Then go out and have a great time with loved ones.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your extraordinary leadership qualities mark you as someone people can turn to for guidance in difficult situations.

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Google has launched GooglePlus for Businesses. Nowyou can create a complimen-tary Google Plus page foryour website or brand.

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Google+ is all about havingthe right conversations withthe right people.

I have outlined a few stepsthat you can take to createyour own Google PlusBusiness Page below:

Step #1Sign in to your Google account.Then go to:www.google.com/+/businessand click on "Create a Google+ Page" (or find the Create aGoogle+ page link found at thebottom of the left column inyour Google Plus account).

Step #2Select the category that bestdescribes your page and com-plete the required fields. Thecategories are "Local Businessor Place", "Product or Brand","Company, Institution orOrganization", "Arts,Entertainment or Sports", or"Other". Complete the requiredfields and agree to the terms.

Step #3The next page will allow you toadd your profile photo and tagline. Choose a photo of yourbusiness or a jpg of your busi-ness logo.

Step #4Two additional features ofGoogle+ pages are that youcan create Circles andHangouts.

Circles - These allow you tosegment your followers intogroups. You can then post spe-cific messages targeting a seg-ment group. You can also followposts within each Circle sepa-rately which makes it easy tokeep up with what others aresaying.

Once on the circles page youwill be able to find people byemail addresses or by search-ing for them over other net-works and email services suchas Yahoo mail or Hotmail.

Simple create circles of yourchoice, such as Friends,Family, Colleagues, GameBuddies, College, etc. You mayalso add the same person tomultiple circles.

Hangouts - This allows you tochat with your visitors one-on-one or via live video stream. Ifyou are working remotely, thisis a great way to engage fellowcollaborators. Or perhaps youwant engage your audiencewith a follow along cookingshow. The possibilities are end-less.

Step #5Once your page is setup, it’stime to start posting! Simpleclick on the share bar in yourGoogle Plus homepage andstart writing.

You can add media like videosor photos or even links andlocation from where you areposting.

Select which circles you wouldlike to share your particularposts, or leave it blank to sharewith everyone.

Once you are done typing clickthe green Share button.

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RENTALS AS A TAX SHELTER

(Part 2)

Last week we discussed rentals, and how they can lose money and provide a tax shelter. We

also talked about passive loss limita-tions- 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 de-creases 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 passive loss deduction is $0. Yuck.

TAX TALK

with TinaNot all is lost however. If your rental losses are capped or disallowed because of passive loss limits, that portion ex-ceeding the passive loss limit is carried forward, aggregated and may be deduct-ed in the year of disposal (sale). For ex-ample, you earn $130,000. Your passive loss is limited to $15,000. If your rental loses $25,000, only $15,000 can be de-ducted this year while $10,000 is carried forward. When you sell your property all your disallowed losses are then deducted to reach your ultimate capital gain or loss on the sale.

There is another angle to all this- if you are a real estate professional you can claim 100% of your losses and you are not capped by passive loss limits. This makes sense since your rental income is no longer passive if it is your livelihood or a strong portion of your livelihood.

So, are rental properties good tax shel-ters? Perhaps, depending on your situa-tion. Are they good investments? Typi-cally Yes.

The tax shelter question also hinges on your future tax rate, and how recaptured depreciation can be affected. Recaptured depreciation is the portion of deprecia-tion that is taxed when you sell the rental property, and it typically is taxed at your ordinary income tax rate while gains are taxed at the capital gain rate.

There are some mental gymnastics if a portion of your gain is associated with an increase in land value. Since land is not depreciated, a portion of your recaptured depreciation could be re-classified into a capital gain (theoretically lower tax rate). Confused? No worries. We can help.

More information on rentals as atax shelter can be found at

www.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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HAP-py Feet Foot Care ClinicTri-Lakes Senior Center

Any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday9 AM and 4 PM

A medical foot clinic is held on the second Wednesday of each month. The clinic is at the Tri-Lakes Senior Center, located on the Lewis-Palmer High School campus. During a 30 minute appointment a registered nurse performs a skin examination, a variety of evaluations for nerve sensitivity and circulation, toenail trimming, and callous and corn buffing. Proper foot care is discussed. Appointments cost $25, and there is limited financial assistance for qualifying applicants. The clinic is a collaboration between Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership (HAP) and the Visiting Nurse Association. For an appointment call Bob or Debbie at the VNA, 719 577-4448.

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 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSBeacon Lite Group

Tri-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.

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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