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Members of the National Association of Resellers and Thrift Shops reported increases in sales in 2009. In the fourth quarter of 2009, 71.4 percent of resellers’ sales in-creased. Many realized an increase in inventory as well – 62.4 percent. The entire industry is seeing a 5 percent increase in stores each year.

ALL FOR CHARITYAlthough it’s not set in stone, the resale industry divides itself into three categories: the resale shop, the thrift shop and the consignment shop.

Thrift shops are usually run by nonprofi t organizations to raise money to fund their causes. Many are run indepen-dently of the organization and most operate through dona-tions.

Thrift stores benefi t the shopper and the cause.

The Salvation Army has had thrift stores for more than 100 years. Founder Gen. William Booth created the Household Salvage Brigade, a group of people designated to collect unwanted household items. Booth was a visionary for the recycling industry. “We all know what a number of articles there are which are not quite bad enough to be thrown into the dust head, and yet are no good to us,” Booth said.

There are more than 2,300 independently owned and op-erated Goodwill stores in the United States and Canada. Goodwill Industries reported that annual revenue from those stores is more than $2 billion. The majority of Good-will stores introduce more than 2,000 items every day to their inventory. Some of the Goodwill stores operate high-end boutiques and specialty stores that feature designer

clothes, jewelry, etc. And Goodwill Industries operates an online auction-based shopping opportunity, much like E-bay: www.shopgoodwill.com.

St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic-run charity, opened its fi rst thrift store in 1958. As of June 2009, the organization op-erated 421 thrift stores in the U.S. In 2008, store revenues were more than $97 million.

Another high-profi le organization that focuses on thrift shops is Arc. The National Arc of the U.S. was founded in 1950 to advocate for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families. The Arc has a large presence in Colorado, with 11 chapters and 18 thrift stores.

Habitat for Humanity; hospice, church and pet rescue or-ganizations are examples of other groups that establish thrift stores to advance their causes.

CONSIGNMENT & RESALE SHOPS People who bring their wares to consignment or buy-sell (resale) trade stores are paid in two ways. Most of the shops will price an item at about one-third of its retail value and give a percentage – anywhere from 25 to 50 percent – to the original owner.

Other stores give cash or store credit upfront.

Regardless of the method, one thing is required: the items must be in excellent condition.

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profi t and nonprofi t, more than 30,000 re-sale, consignment or thrift shops currently exist nationwide.

The Buffalo Exchange thrift store chain has been featured in magazines like “Wom-en’s Day.” The owners started with a 450-square-foot shop in 1974, and today they can boast 39 stores in 14 states, generating $60.5 million in 2009. Crossroads Trad-ing Co. operates 25 stores nationwide and earned more than $20 million.

Considering there are thousands of single-location shops, hundreds of chain thrift shops, franchises and nonprofi t thrift stores, the industry is gaining ground. Many of the consignment and resale stores partner with nonprofi t organizations, pur-chasing part or their entire inventory from their thrift shops.

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About 18 percent of Americans shop at thrift stores each year; 12 to 15 percent purchase at consignment shops. In com-parison, 11.4 percent of Americans shop in factory outlet malls, 19.6 percent in ap-parel stores and 21.3 percent in department stores.

Retail stores are going with the fl ow in to-day’s world and clumping together in cer-tain areas for the convenience of the shop-per – thrift store junkies just can’t resist checking them all out.

There is no particular profi le of the thrift store shopper; it’s all about saving money and the opportunity to buy quality items for lower prices. Many shoppers talk about the “thrill” of fi nding a “treasure” for 80 to 95 percent less than regular retail.

The resale shopper also sees the environ-mental value of thrift shops – a great way to support recycling.

Tips on resale shopping: Women’s Day

1. Scout a variety of areas for thrift stores. Check out college areas for trendy items, high-priced neighborhoods for classy piec-es and even travel a bit to the nearest major city. 2. When buying clothes, purchase familiar brands and always try them on. Same with appliances, etc. – familiar brands are best. 3. Know when to shop. Mondays are good because people clean out their closets and garages over the weekend. 4. Don’t hesitate if it’s something you real-ly want. Chances are if you walk away and come back later, the item will be gone. 5. Inspect the piece carefully, whether it’s clothes, furniture or appliances. 6. It’s where you can bargain. You can’t bargain with the sales person at Macy’s, but you can barter with a reseller. Maybe your treasure has been in the store for awhile or maybe there is just one scratch or a pulled thread.

More Tips from the Thrifters

Thrift store groupies know how to shop. Here are a few more tips from the die-hards. • Bring cash.• Leave kids at home. • Bring friends and make it a day out. • Think creatively about how to use the item. • Test things out – like toys and electron-ics. • Be patient and take your time looking around.

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• The fi rst Wal-Mart was located in the town of Rogers, Ark. When it opened in 1962, it had a total of 16,000 square feet of space. Today, there are Wal-Mart Supercenters all over the Unit-ed States, and they measure at least 100,000 square feet and can range up to 220,000 square feet.

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Jim Wider’s military career began with the 11th Airborne Division in 1954, and he saw service in Augsburg and Kitzingen Germany. It was during these years, ironically, that he fi rst had the opportunity to visit an art museum. As a black child growing up in the south, these opportunities just weren’t there. So, while assigned to Germany, he made a trip to Paris and toured the Louvre—the world’s premier art museum fi lled with the works of the masters. Now that’s starting out at the top! It drove a point home though. Why had he missed the chance to nurture his passion for art as a child? Since then he has been about the business of helping children discover the arts and his gallery is rich with such opportunities. Mr. Wider also served as an infantryman with the USMC during his twenty years of duty, as a part of a number of Far East and Mediterranean cruises, serving in Korea, Okinawa and Japan. Rounding out the remainder of his military service in armor, he was stationed at Fort Carson under combined arms, 4th Infantry Division, before he retired in 1975.

Upon retirement, Mr. Wider, who had produced a fair amount of art as a soldier overseas, opened up his Southwinds Fine Art Gallery. The Southwinds Gallery was located on Weber in downtown Colorado Springs, as well as outside the west gate at Peterson Field on Powers, before arriving at its current location at 16575 Roller Coaster Road (corner of Roller Coaster Road and Baptist Road) on the edge of the Black Forest. From those locations, Mr. Wider’s art has enriched the lives of the soldiers and airmen that have walked out the gates of Fort Carson and Peterson AFB and into his studio.

Mr. Wider is a seasoned artist who creates from his childhood memories of the south, a genre of art that is unique to the Colorado Springs. His art captures the heart and is both visually and emotionally provocative. Somehow avoiding the enormous pressures of the changing trends and infl uences all artists face, he follows his own course, pulling images from his memories and from folklore.

His interest in art began as a young boy, scratching drawings in the dirt with a stick in Columbia, South Carolina. “That’s all we had. My family was too poor for me to have even pencils and paper, never mind canvas, brushes and paint.” “Perhaps this is the foundation for Jim’s heart in helping others get started, as well as Jim’s passion for helping children of all colors experience the arts early in life,” ponders local artist and newcomer to Southwinds Fine Art, Michael Couillard. As Mr. Wider grew, so did his talent and the selection of art as his life’s work. Concluding his formative years with a BFA degree from the University of Southern Colorado, he selected scenic Colorado Springs to live in and brought to the area a beautiful gallery right in our own backyard.

As a painter and gallery owner Mr. Wider publicizes and markets his own work, and

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Mr. Wider has opened up the Southwinds gallery to other local artists, including artist SFC Kevin Johnson of the HHC, 43rd Sustainment Brigade. Similar to Mr. Wider’s story, SFC Johnson is now nearing retirement after 20 years of Army service, and is about to embark on a career in art. Having “done art all my life”, SFC Johnson is excited about the prospects of becoming a professional artist himself. Currently attending DeVry University in Multimedia Art, SFC Johnson is currently doing an internship with ARG! Cartoon Animation Studio, a small Colorado Springs animation studio that specializes in classic 2D character animation. SFC Johnson’s art is largely done on the computer and he is part of a new generation of artists in this way. Grateful for his association with Mr. Wider, he now has a place not only to display his own work, but he’s found a soldier-to- soldier mentor who is invested in helping him succeed. Jim Wider’s vision is to pass on some of the elements of his success to aspiring artists and to have Southwinds become a local art hangout on the north end of the Springs. The vision is exciting and promises great things for the future, both for these artists, as well as for the Colorado Springs and Fort Carson communities.

If you’re intrigued by this man who, having served his country, is now serving humanity, or are just interested in experiencing the culture through art, consider making yourself a guest of Southwinds. You’ll encounter a rich story in every painting and your life will be enriched by meeting Jim Wider, an artist, fellow soldier, and brother. Make sure you look for his numerous Buffalo Soldier paintings while you’re at it. Also in the works are events centered around the celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King on the weekend of January 15 through 17. In addition Mr. Wider would like to see the studio gallery become a fi eld trip for students, as well as adults who want to fi nd out more about the black culture, during Black History Month in February. Stay tuned for more information as plans develop. In the meantime, please consider a summer visit during one of the events below. Also watch the Snippetz for a future article featuring the other local artists at Southwinds Fine Art.

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“The Complete Collection” is more than just a boxed set of all six seasons. It’s 38 discs (one of which contains all-new never-before-seen content); more than 30 hours of bonus material; plus, a replica of the island, episode guide, an ankh, black light and a playable Senet game with black and white stones.

The packaging of “The Complete Collec-tion” is simply awesome. Of course, Awe-some comes at a price, so expect to pony up anywhere from $150 to $230.

Pawn Stars: Season Two (Unrated) -- Just

about everyone has their reality-show guilty pleasure. Some folks get their kicks with the guidos on the “Jersey Shore,” but for my money, I’ll take Las Vegas and the Harrison clan.

The History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” is the perfect storm of kitsch, white-trash drama and High Weirdness. It’s like “Antiques Roadshow” made a baby with the gang from “American Chopper.”

Every Monday night, a parade of desperate individuals enter the Harrisons’ pawn shop. Some have odd or interesting stuff to sell, like an antique barber chair or a rare coin or pinball machine, or vintage Army fl ame-thrower. Others bring in things -- like the leg-endary Taj Mahal Treasure -- that make you ask, “Why are these idiots trying to sell this at a pawn shop instead of auctioning it off at Christies?”

It’s this bizarre mix of the mundane, odd

and outright mind-blowingly ridiculous that makes “Pawn Stars” one of the most enter-taining reality shows on TV. The Season Two set contains all 32 episodes and some bonus footage.

MORE TV SERIES“The Simpsons”

The Complete Thirteenth Season“Flight of the Conchords” The Complete Collection

“90210” The Complete Second Season“Gossip Girl” The Complete Third Season

“NCIS: Season Seven”“Ghost Hunters International”

Season 1, Part 2 “Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg”

“The Patty Duke Show” Season Three“Ax Men” The Complete Season 3

“Ancient Aliens” The Complete Season 1“Gangland” Complete Season 5


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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

AUGUST 23, 2010

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Pink Floyd. The song appeared on “The Dark Side of the Moon,” the English group’s eighth al-bum. It hit No. 1 in the U.S., but reached only No. 2 in the U.K.2. “What Makes You Different (Makes You Beauti-ful)”3. Rick Allen of Def Leppard lost his arm in 1984 when he was thrown from a car. He was able to continue drumming with the use of custom-built drum kits. 4. “Mrs. Robinson.” The movie was released 1967, the song came out as a single in 1968, and it earned a Grammy for Record of the Year in 1969.5. Loggins and Messina in 1976. It appeared on their “The Best of Friends” album, along with “House at Pooh Corner.”6. Kansas, in 1976 and 1977.

1. Little Rock2. Rudyard Kipling

3. Emma Thompson4. The skull

5. The length of a forearm6. Venus

7. Hymn of praise8. George de Mestral

9. A scandal that is kept secret10. Kellogg’s Froot Loops

1. Paul “Big Poison” Waner hit .373 that year.2. Nine entering 2010.3. False. He has had only one losing season (4-12 in 2005).4. Calbert Cheaney of Indiana in 1993.5. Al Arbour of the New York Islanders (1,500 games) and Billy Reay of Chicago (1,012).6. Erin Hamlin, in 2009.7. Byron Nelson won 11 in a row in 1945.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relaxed mood early in the week could give way to high-temperature disputes. The Aries Lamb should resist being pulled into heated quar-rels that could really singe your wool.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Satisfy that practical obligation fi rst, then you can feel free to indulge in your creative endeavors. Also, check for hidden or overlooked areas where repairs might be long overdue.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home is still the Twins’ major focus this week. But outside matters begin to take on added importance, especially those involving possible career moves. Stay alert for signs of change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A travel plan might need to undergo some considerable adjustment because of unexpected changes. Keep an open mind and let the facts guide you on how you want to handle this.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Playing cat and mouse with a matter you don’t really want to tackle wastes time, energy and, most impor-tant, an opportunity. Ask someone with expe-rience to help you get started.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A shift in policy might not please you, but before you put up a “No Go” wall of resistance, ex-amine the circumstances. You might be quite pleasantly surprised by what you fi nd.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Yes-terday’s critiques about your methods might have already evolved into today’s praise for your achievements. Good for you. Now go on and continue to build on your credibility.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An occasional temperamental fl are-up might oc-cur as you continue to help get things back to normal. Stay with it. You should soon get some idea of where to take things next.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A negative reaction to what you believe was a well-deserved request might mean that you need to reconsider your position and make changes accordingly.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) There’s always room for someone new at the Sea Goat’s table. And the someone new this week could bring a message you’ve been waiting a long time to hear.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A pile-on of personal matters this week might seem too overwhelming to deal with. But handling them on a one-by-one basis could have you out from under it by the weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend might need your good advice regarding a matter. Be supportive. But unless you can be absolutely sure you have all the facts, be careful about any suggestions you might be asked to offer.

BORN THIS WEEK: Few things make you happier than bringing people together and helping to forge new friendships.


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Article by Robyn GrahamKeller Williams

Real Estate, LLC

Top 15 Home Remodeling ProjectsFor Best Rate of Return

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simple pattern costs about$11,000. At resale, you'll getabout $10,000 of that back, arecoup rate of 90 percent.

One simple but effectivetrick -- add eye-appeal withdecorative planters on thefront porch, patio and decks.

Run-down stairs loweryour profit margin, so makesure porch railings are safeand attractive.

#9 Basement RemodelAverage return at resale:90.1 percent

The average basementremodel costs just over$51,051 and returns $46,010,so you'll recoup about 90 per-cent of the cost.

What do you get for$51,051? A 20 x 30 entertain-ing area with wet bar, a 5x8bath, recessed lighting and alaminate floor.

#10 ReplacementWindowsAverage return at resale:89.6 percent

Replacing ten 3x5 ft. win-dows runs about $9,700. Onaverage nationally, you'll getback $8,700 when you sell, arecoup rate of nearly 90 per-cent.

For hot climates, there'slow-e glass that reflects heat.And for maximum efficiency,add argon gas inside the paneto prevent heat and cold trans-ference within the window.

#6 Major BathroomRemodelAverage return at resale:93.2 percent

A major bathroom remodelinvolves expanding an existing5-by-7-foot bathroom, relocat-ing and replacing the tub andtoilet and adding designersinks and faucets, a linen clos-et, lighting, a ceramic tile floorand exhaust fan for a cost of$26,052, which brings in$24,286 at resale.

#7 Major KitchenRemodelAverage return at resale:91 percent

A complete kitchen remod-el in a midrange home aver-ages $43,862 and returns$39,920 at resale. That pricebuys 30 ft. of cabinets, anisland, laminate countertops,stainless sink, wall oven, cooktop, vinyl flooring and appli-ances.

If your home's value risesand your kitchen's finishesdon't, do a major remodelrather than small fix-ups.Budget 10 to 15 percent ofyour home's value remodelingthe kitchen.

#8 Deck, Patio or PorchAdditionAverage return at resale:90.3 percent

Adding a 16x20 ft. pres-sure-treated wood deck with a

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SECOND ANNUAL INDIAN ARTS MARKET AND POWWOW

Join the City of Woodland Park as it presents the Second Annual Indian Arts Market and Powwow in beauti-

ful Memorial Park in downtown Woodland Park. Last year’s event was the fi rst pow-wow held in Woodland Park in 30 years and was a great start to what will become an annual event. This year 20 Nation-ally known Native artists and craftsmen have been invited to showcase their jew-elry, artwork, traditional-style fl utes, pot-tery, woven horsehair baskets, silverwork, and more. The event will feature Native drums and dancers, a live birds of prey exhibit by Hawkquest, and a live wolf in-teractive display by the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Foundation. Of course there will be plenty of Native American food, includ-ing fry bread, Indian tacos, buffalo burgers, roasted corn, and more.

This will be a great event for the entire fam-ily and an opportunity to experience and learn about Native culture and traditions. For more information visit: http://www.WoodlandIndianMarketandPowwow.com.

This family event is free. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Please leave pets at home - birds of prey and wolves will be on the grounds. Also, drugs and alcohol are prohibited.

When: Saturday, September 4, 2010, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Grand Entry at Noon.

Where: Memorial Park just off Route 24 in Downtown Woodland Park, Colorado.

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The Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) will host beginning and in-termediate songwriting workshops

on Saturday morning August 28th.. These workshops will be presented by award win-ning artists and songwriters Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini. Both Seal and Latini have achieved considerable commercial success for their music and songwriting talents. Both workshops include one-on-one time with each student. Absolutely no musical experience or ability is required for the be-ginning workshop.Beginning Songwriting with Jamie-Sue Seal: Jamie-Sue Seal’s music has received commercial and non-commercial airplay on more than 300 radio stations nationally, and her song ‘Homeward Bound’ was used in an HGTV television commercial.Intermediate Songwriting and Guitar Clinic with John Latini: John Latini is the recipient of songwriting awards in Michigan, North Carolina and Texas. A two-time champion in the Detroit Blues Challenge, he is often lauded for his energetic and captivating per-formances. His music knowledge, skills, and friendly approach make him a workshop leader favorite in the Midwest.Workshop cost is $25 per session. Reserva-tions can be made thru TLCA at 719-481-0475. Payment can be made by calling TLCA (719-481-0475), thru PayPal at www.trilakesarts.org, or at the door. For details and information call 719-481-0475 or visit our website at www.trilakesarts.org.

WHEN: Saturday, August 28th, 2010, at 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7:45AM.

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

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THE NEXTGREAT MOMENT

By Nick Yanez

The moment is everything. In 2001 it was a backup quarterback named Tom Brady upsetting the great-

est show on turf. In 2006 it was the Colts coming from 21-3 to beat the Patriots; and Peyton Manning going on to earn his fi rst ring. In 2008 David Tyree made “The Hel-met Catch”. And last year it was an old vet-eran named Brett Favre trying to recapture the spirit of his youth, but throwing it away into the arms of a sinful Saint. Every year there is a big play, a great game, and a new champion. You can listen to the pundits talk about back-to-back titles, and three win seasons, but there’s only one way to fi nd out what will happen. Watch it.

There’s no better place than Rodz Bar & Grill. So kick it off this Sunday, August 29th, when the Denver Broncos take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the most pivotal of Preseason games. See the starters match-up with one of the NFL’s best teams in the fi rst half. The second half will feature new Denver quarterback Tim Tebow. Will the most dominate college player of all time transition into the NFL? We will surely fi nd out.

Then the season kicks off September 12th when the Broncos take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Get your football fi x. Rodz carries Sunday Ticket, so you can see every play of every game. It also features Broncos foot-ball every week on the biggest screen in the Tri-lakes area. There are activities and prizes to keep your football season fresh.

Don’t miss the passion, the stories, and the violence. Don’t miss the big plays and the classic games. Don’t miss the breakout stars and the wily veterans. Don’t miss the moments; they might just pass you by.

For more information on Rodz Bar & Grill’s Football fi lled Sunday, give us a call at (719) 487-7469.

THE MOMS CLUB®

Colorado Springs North Chapter will be hosting a Membership Drive/Ice Cream social on Wednseday, September 1, 2010, from 9:30 am to 11:00 pm at Fox Run Park, Come join us for Ice Cream and a morning of fun at the Park. We welcome mothers of all ages in the north Colorado Springs and Black Forest area.To RSVP - please contact Kim L. @ 719.488.9665 or check us out @www.cos-northmomsclub.com.

HOUSE for SALE

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How to GenerateRetirement Income

— during Retirement Provided by Adam Grayson

of EdwardJones Investments

Like most people, you probably save and invest throughout your working years so that you’ll be

able to afford a comfortable retirement. Once you retire, you’ll want to focus on strategies to help you make the most of your retirement income — and you might want to become familiar with these ideas well before you retire.

Basically, you’ll have some “must do” moves and some “think about doing” moves. Let’s take a look at the “must do” ones fi rst:

Take the right amount of distributions from retirement plans. Once you turn 59½, you may be able to take penalty-free withdrawals, or distributions, from some of your retirement accounts, such as your traditional IRA and 401(k). But once you turn 70½, you generally must start taking distributions from these accounts. Your required minimum distribution, or RMD, is based on the previous year’s balance in your retire-ment plan and life expectancy tables. You can take more than the minimum, but you’ll want to make sure you don’t take so much that you outlive your sav-ings.

Maximize your Social Security ben-efi ts. You can start collecting Social Security as early as 62, but if you wait until your “full” retirement age, which will probably be around 66, your monthly checks will be larger. And if you wait until after your full retirement age before you start collecting ben-efi ts, your checks can be even larger, though they’ll “top off” when you turn 70. What should you do? Start taking the money as early as possible or delay payments, waiting for bigger paydays? There’s no one right answer for every-one. To get the maximum benefi ts from Social Security, you’ll need to factor in your health status, family history of longevity and other sources of retire-ment income.

Now let’s consider two moves that you may think about doing during your re-tirement years:

Purchase income-producing invest-ments. Outside your IRA and 401(k), you may have other investment ac-counts, and inside these accounts, you’ll need a portfolio that can produce income for your retirement years. You may choose to own some investment-grade bonds and certifi cates of deposit (CDs), both of which can help provide you with regular interest payments at relatively low risk to your principal. However, these investments may not help you stay ahead of infl ation, which, over a long retirement, can seriously erode your purchasing power.

Consequently, you also may want to consider dividend-producing stocks. Some of these stocks have paid, and even increased, their dividends for many years in a row, giving you a chance to obtain rising income. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks may lower or discontinue dividends at any time, and an investment in stocks will fl uctu-ate with changes in market conditions and may be worth more or less than the original investment when sold.)

Go back to work. In your retirement years, you may decide to work part time, do some consulting or even open your own business. Of course, the more earned income you take in, the less money you’ll probably need to with-draw from your investments and re-tirement accounts. However, if you’ve started collecting Social Security, any earned income you receive before your “full” retirement age will likely cause you to lose some of your benefi ts. Once you reach full retirement age, you can keep all your benefi ts, no matter how much you earn.

Keep these strategies in mind as you near retirement. They may well come in handy.

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

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Monument Art HopThird Thursdays of each month May through September 5:00 - 8:00 pm

The galleries, restaurants and boutiques of historic downtown Monument stay open until 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings and other special events. Visit www.monumentarthop.org for more information includ-ing monthly shows and events.

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

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

2010-2011 Pikes Peak Youth Ringers auditionsAugust 24 and August 26 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Gateway Presbyterian Church - 731 Castle Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904CALLING YOUTH HANDBELL RINGERS! Children in grades 5-12 who have experience ringing in a handbell choir and love to perform are invited to audi-tion for the 2010-2011 Pikes Peak Youth Ringers advanced and intermediate groups. The 15-minute open audition includes sight reading music and a short interview. Auditions are done as solos, but are open for anyone to ob-serve. Reservations are required. Location: Gateway Presbyterian Church Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m. Date: August 24 and August 26 Information: Susan Hedgpeth, (719) 233-2668; [email protected]

Wonderland Ranch Music SeriesAugust 28th - 11am to 7pm

Wonderland Ranch - Black Forest - Hodgen/VolmerCeltic/Scottish Music Festival. Wonderland Ranch is an old time private 30 acre park. Wonderlandranch.com

2010 Annual Golf ClassicEisenhower Blue Course at the USAFA

Friday, September 3, 2010 - 7 am - Registration, 8 am startThis annual event is a great opportunity to enjoy a wonderful Colorado golf venue, make new friends and renew old acquaintances. Some of our foursomes have been participating for years. It is also a great way to show your appreciation and spend the day with your key clients. The course is an 18-hole facility that features 7,301 yards of golf from the l! ongest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.2 and it has a slope rating of 137. The registration fee this year is only $125 per person and includes your green fees, range balls, golf cart, lunch, golf shirts, goodie bag, prizes, and more! Download your registration form from the Chambers homepage or stop by the Chamber offi ce. Deadline for registration is August 27. Come out and enjoy a day of golf at the USAFA Blue Course.

Labor Day Weekend End of Summer BashSouthwinds Fine Art Studio Gallery, 16575 Roller Coaster Road

September 3, 4, 5 - 10 am to 8 pmThis is a come one, come all family event with free food, LIVE MUSIC, fun and door prizes. We will be serving hot dogs and brats during each day. Come on out and enjoy a day of art while also satisfying your hunger. Southwinds Fine Art, 16575 Roller Coaster Road, corner of Baptist/Hodgen Road and Roller Coaster Road. 719 481-6157. More details cal! l Michael Couillard 719 651-7722

Open House. Tri Lakes Women’s ClubThursday, September 9 - 4pm to 7pm

At the Tri Lakes Center for the Arts, 305 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Join us to learn about our organization, our fund-raising efforts and our many contribu-tions to the community. Wine and snacks will be provided. Call 719-650-1397.

Children’s Music/Family DaySeptember 11th - 10am to 4pm

Wonderland Ranch - Black Forest - Hodgen/VolmerLive children’s musical entertainment/workshops/games and story teller. wonderlandranch.com

All American Glass, Pottery & More Show & SaleDouglas County Events Center 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock, CO

September 11th & 12th -10:00 Am - 4:00 PM34 of the very best antique dealers from many states plus Authors of renown Glassware Books, Randy & Debbie Coe, Show features American made home decor, glass, dinnerware and pottery of previous years spanning pre-depression, depression era, mid-century and modernism periods.Hourly door prize certifi cates, antique glass reference l! ibrary, glass identifi cation. Douglas County Events Center - 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, CO (Exit 181) Sept 11 & 12th 10:00AM - 4:00PM Admission $4 Free Parking

Tri Lakes Networking Team (TNT) is a dynamic women’s group September 14 - El Padrino Restaurant - 6:30 to 9pm

13425 Voyager Pkwy, Colorado Springs (719) 487-2727 “Asking For Business” Workshop / Cost: Whatever you decide to drink or eat.Join us for an evening of great food, fellowship and fun! Go to www.meetup.com/trilakesnetworkingteam to register!

HMMA Annual Chili Cook-Off and TastingSaturday, September 18

Get out your secret chili recipe, chop some chilies and fi re up the stove! Cook a pot of chili and enter the annual HMMA Chili Cook-off. Food ven-dors, music and fun for the entire family! An annual event that benefi ts lo-cal causes including the beautifi cation of Historic Downtown Monument and Tri-Lakes Cares, the Chili Cook-Off and Tasting is one of Monument’s most popular events. Community Chili Teams will Shoot It Out for Awards and Prizes. Your vote will determine the People’s Choice Awards. Chili Tasting and Baked Spuds are available along with cold craft beer from Bristol Brew-ing and HOT live music. This year the Chili Cook-off takes place at the cor-ner of Second and Front Streets in Historic Downtown Monument. For more information, please contact [email protected] Do You Dish Out a Mean Chili? Take a group of your favorite friends, co-workers, club members, relatives, poker buddies, sewing circles, etc., and mix well. Add your groups’ knowledge of the best darn chili this side of the Palmer Divide. Stir contents in Historic Downtown Monument. Entry fee is $35 per team. Call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 for more information.

Women’s Breakfast Event - Choosing To Be BeautifulSaturday, September 18 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Tri-Lakes Incubator - 14960 Woodcarver Rd., MonumentHow your whole image affects your attitude. Tips for dressing and acces-sorizing with style/Strategies for speaking with confi dence/Color and make-up tips to enhance your natural beauty/ How you can exude confi dence and poise/Secrets of lasting, true beautyTickets: $25.00 includes a full breakfast / $30.00 after September 8thRegistration: Online at www.CrossingYourBridge.com

Alzheimer’s Association Memory WalkAmerica the Beauti ful Park, Colorado Springs

Saturday, 9/18/2010 - 7:30am/12:00pmThe Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® is a 5K walk and is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research - and it calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fi ght against Alzheimer’s. By teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association, you can walk with a purpose - and move us closer to a world without Alzheime! r’s. Together, we can MOVE a nation! If you’re the kind of person who’s not going to sit on the sidelines when there’s a chance to change the future, then you’re the person we need. Please register now at www.alz.org/co. Event Check-in: 7:30 am Memory Walk: 9:00 am Contact: Karen Burghart at 719.266.8773 or [email protected]

Peak Ranch Alpacas - National Alpaca Farm DaySaturday - September 25 -19850 Beacon Lite Rd., MonumentWith Contemporary Jazz Artists DOTSERO! (719-232-8509)

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The part of the loan that is forgiven must be on a mortgage on a principal residence. Sorry, vacation homes and invest-ment properties do not qualify.

The amount of the mortgage debt that is forgiven can only relate to the purchase or improvement of the principal resi-dence. If you refi nanced your home to pay off credit cards, purchase a car, etc., that amount that is forgiven won’t qual-ify and will likely become taxable income to you.

The maximum amount of the phantom (debt forgiven) in-come that can be excluded is $1,000,000 for a single taxpay-er and $2,000,000 for joint fi lers. You have our sympathy if you need to exclude more than this.

You must take care that the appropriate forms are issued after the transaction.

In most instances you don’t have to worry about all these requirements if you are insolvent or bankrupt. Insolvent means your debts exceed your assets or you are unable to pay your debts as they become due. Most folks contemplat-ing a short sale are probably insolvent. However, even if you are solvent, you can take advantage of this opportunity to get out from under your over-leveraged home without painful tax consequences, but you must meet the require-ments. Of course, the better your fi nancial condition, the harder it will be for you to convince your lender to approve a short sale.

Short sales typically result in no taxable income to you if you meet all the requirements, or you are insolvent or bank-rupt. However, short sales are complicated transactions and can result in horrendous tax consequences for the unwary homeowner or person considering this option for in invest-

By Christopher C. Meyer, Ruth Bolas, and Kristina Kesselring © 2010

Recent disturbing statistics show that 30 % of the homes in our area are worth less than what is owed on the loans on those homes! Ruth Bolas and I wrote

a previous article about real estate short sales that you can fi nd on the Snippetz website archive. We thought it would be helpful to expand on the short-sale subject by comment-ing on tax consequences, so we brought in our tax expert, Kristina Kesselring, CPA.

Whether you are involved in a divorce, or are just struggling to keep up with your monthly house payments, if you are thinking about a short sale as a way to get out from under your house and the mortgage, you must be aware of possible tax consequences.

It used to be that the amount of the loan that was forgiven in a short sale became taxable income to the seller. Talk about adding insult to injury! If John and Mary sold their house for $50,000 less than the mortgage amount, they would get an IRS form 1099 from the lender showing that they re-ceived $50,000 in income from the transaction! The amount of the debt forgiven (not paid back) was taxable income to the borrower.

Thanks to the anemic state of the economy, recent legisla-tion and regulations eliminate the tax on this phantom in-come. The catch is that certain requirements apply.

SHORT SALE OF THE HOME – TAX CONSEQUENCES

Hodgen Road and Roller Coaster Road. 719 481-6157. More details cal! l Michael Couillard 719 651-7722

At the Tri Lakes Center for the Arts, 305 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Join us to learn about our organization, our fund-raising efforts and our many contribu-tions to the community. Wine and snacks will be provided. Call 719-650-1397.

The part of the loan that is forgiven must be on a mortgage

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by Christopher C. Meyer,Attorney at Law, P.C.

ment property. At a minimum, you should consult with a real estate broker who has expertise in these transactions as well as a tax expert.

A short sale can be an effective damage control device for homeowners, but it requires patience, knowledge, and ex-pertise.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about your case.

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Northern El Paso County. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a former prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website www.cmeyer-law.com has additional divorce and family law information and many other articles.

Ruth Bolas is a licensed Real Estate Broker with Keller Wil-liams and is also an attorney. She grew up in the Monument area and serves the Front Range specializing in working with buyers as well as home sales and short sales. Ruth Bo-las can be reached at [email protected] or 719-488-3026 or 303-437-6010.

Kristina Kesselring is a licensed Certifi ed Public Accoun-tant in the state of Colorado. She has more than 15 years experience in small to mid-sized business accounting and management. She specializes in tax debt negotiation, bank-ruptcy and divorce accounting, business planning and taxa-tion. Kristina Kesselring can be reached at [email protected] or 719-290-9871.

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