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THE OBVIOUSCompliments are a powerful tool. They also are great motivators for desired behavior. Delivered with sincerity, they make a person feel good as well as valued, boosting one’s self-esteem to the heavens. They also make the deliverer feel good. They create positive energy. Just as a coworker’s bad mood can rub off on you and the rest of the office, so can a good mood. Given that, would you rather use the pow-er of the word to generate a posi-tive environment or a negative one? Hmmmm….

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For some, taking a compliment gracefully is much harder than giv-ing one. Along with hearing “if you

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Are they supportive or cruel? Write it down so you can see how much self-abuse you’ve been dishing out. You might be surprised at the mes-sages.

Step 2:

Whose nasty voice is it? Maybe it’s not your voice but a voice of the past – a parent or other caregiver. You’ve heard that children are like sponges and they soak up knowledge. Well, criticisms received from others are soaked up just as easily as knowl-edge. Consider this voice as “noise” and filter it!

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Talk back. Challenge the negative self-talk. Draw out a dialog box of two columns. On the left, write what the nasty voice is saying. On the right, think of a better response. Example: “You are a loser” as com-pared to “I could do better and I will next time.”

Step 4:

Mind the absolute language. Avoid certain definitive words like al-ways, never, can’t. Try more posi-tive words like fabulous, winner, the best!

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Turn up the volume on your true voice. Be your own best friend. You would never tell your BFF she or he is a loser or a failure. Instead, you would likely be going out of your way to point out their best qualities and bolster their self-confidence.

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Savor the compliment like the taste of great chocolate. Instead of fo-cusing on the unreasonable notion that we are always bad, try telling yourself you’re not perfect, but still worthy of recognition. Let a com-pliment nurture your self-esteem.

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Reflect the compliment back in the spirit in which it was given. Smile and say thank you. Stop at thank you. Do not add another thing, unless it’s “thanks, I feel great to-day!”

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CREATED EQUALFirst, there’s the insincere compli-ment. It does more harm than good and there’s nothing more that can be said about that.

The left-handed or backhanded compliment is one that is not flat-tering because it is really an insult disguised as a compliment.

• “You sure know how to handle yourself in a social situation even though you’re not used to being around people.”

• “That dress is lovely. It does won-ders for your figure.”

• “You’re not as dumb as you look.”

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Some famous movie lines:

Almost Famous: “I’m never as good as when you’re there.”

Dirty Dancing: “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”Jerry Maguire: “That’s more than a dress. That’s an Audrey Hepburn movie.”

City of Angels: “When they ask me what I liked best, I’ll say it was you.”

The Wedding Date: “…..I think I’d miss you even if we’d never met.”

Love Actually: “Hello, you must be Tony. I heard you were gorgeous.”

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• In the early 20th century, a wealthy Russian living in Odessa died but had no children to inherit his estate.

Instead, he left his 4-million ruble fortune to his four nieces. This may not seem unusual, but he did include an odd provision in his will: Each of the girls had to serve for one year as a farm girl, a washerwoman or a chambermaid before she saw any of the money. They did as the will instructed, and during that year of service each received hundreds of proposals of marriage.

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• On June 5, 1949, bestselling thriller writer Ken Follett is born in Wales. After college he wrote a novel just for the $400 advance, which he needed to fix his car. The book flopped, but he wrote 10 novels during the next four years, finally breaking through with “The Eye of the Needle” in 1979.

• On June 1, 1968, Helen Keller dies in Westport, Conn., at the age of 87. Blind and deaf from infancy, Keller circum-vented her disabilities to become a world-renowned writer and lecturer. With the help of teacher Anne Sullivan, Keller learned a hand alphabet, to read Braille, lip read and then to speak.

• On June 4, 1986, Jonathan Pollard pleads guilty to espionage for selling top-secret U.S. military intelligence information to Is-rael. The former Navy intelligence analyst sold enough classified documents to fill a medium-size room. Pollard was sentenced to life in prison. Israel has since stuck by Pollard and continues to work toward his release.


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According to a news release, moving to an all-electronic system will save $1 bil-lion over the next 10 years. It currently costs $120 million per year to send out paper checks.

The government says that 80 percent of us are already signed up to receive our money electronically. And of those who do, 96 percent are happy with it.

If you haven’t yet applied for Social Secu-rity, you’ll have no choice. As of May 1, 2011, anyone who signs up has to choose electronic payments. If you’re about to sign up and want direct deposit, you’ll need your bank’s routing transit number, type of account and account number. If you don’t have a bank account, you can receive a direct deposit MasterCard.

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


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DIET TAKES BACK SEAT AS GOUT

TREATMENTDEAR DR. DONOHUE: Do you have information on gout? I am 65, and my son-in-law is 32. We both have it. It is so painful. My doctor was pretty vague. He asked me to go on the computer to find which foods I should or should not eat. I found that you can’t eat meat and fish, but salmon and chicken are all right. Some vegetables can’t be eaten. How about tomatoes and tomato products? Does one attack mean gout is forever? What is the medicine of choice? -- C.B.

ANSWER: Gout comes about when the blood uric-acid level rises. Uric acid seeps into joints to form needle-shaped crystals that cause joint swelling and unspeakable pain. Uric acid, in turn, is a byproduct of cell chemistry. Its blood level rises because a person makes too much or passes too little into the urine.

A first gout attack most often occurs in the joint at the base of the big toe. The skin over the joint turns red, and the joint swells and becomes exceed-ingly painful. One of the best ways of diagnosing gout is to draw fluid from the affected joint and examine it with a microscope to see the needle-shaped uric-acid crystals. Gout can affect other joints: the knee, wrist, ankle and fingers. One attack of gout doesn’t call for life-long treatment.

Indocin (indomethacin) is the drug most often used for an acute gout attack. Colchicine and cortisone also work well.

Medicines for gout prevention are taken if a person has frequent attacks (two or

three a year), has formed uric-acid kid-ney stones, has kidney damage second-ary to gout or passes large amounts of uric acid into the urine. Zyloprim (al-lopurinol) reduces uric acid production. Probenecid increases its elimination into the urine. Uloric, a new gout drug, is for those not responding to these two.

Diet was the sole means for gout treat-ment in the old days. Now, with effec-tive medicines, it takes a back seat. You ought to eliminate organ meats -- liver, kidney, sweetbreads and brain. Decrease but don’t eliminate red meat and shell-fish. Beer should be avoided. Wine can be taken in small amounts. Soft drinks containing high-fructose corn syrup (and most do) shouldn’t be drunk. You can eat all vegetables and any vegetable you want. That’s the gout diet. Not com-plicated.

The booklet on gout explains this com-mon disorder in detail. To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 302, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. En-close a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the re-cipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Is distilled water bad for drinking? Can you chew too much gum? My husband chews about four pieces every day. -- P.M.

ANSWER: Distilling water involves boiling water and condensing the water vapor by cooling it. Components dis-solved in the water are left behind. You can drink distilled water. You will miss out on the minerals contained in most water and on fluoride added to city wa-ter, but you can get these elements in other ways. If you chew too much sug-ar-containing gum, you promote cavi-ties. Too much sugarless gum can cause diarrhea. Four sticks are not too much.

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

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You probably don’t need a re-minder that natural disasters lurk around the corner when

we least expect it.

Many natural disasters force people to leave their homes. The last thing a person who falls victim to this kind of devastation needs to worry about is how they’re going to get their next So-cial Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment.

Here’s a solution. Make sure that you’re receiving your benefit payments elec-tronically. Electronic payments are the best way to receive your benefit pay-ments. Here’s why.

Electronic payments are safe. Your money is deposited directly into your account each month. Because it’s trans-ferred electronically, there’s never a risk of your check being lost or stolen.

Electronic payments are quick. You’ll get your payment faster when it’s made electronically. Your money is immedi-ately available to you once it’s depos-ited; no waiting by the mailbox for the check to arrive.

Electronic payments are convenient. No more need to stand in line at the bank to cash your check or to leave your house when the weather is bad. It’s also nice to know your payment is in your account instead of your mail-box when you’re on vacation or away from home.

Perhaps we also should mention that electronic payments are now manda-tory. People who apply for Social Se-curity benefits on or after May 1, 2011, must receive payments electronically. Nearly everyone currently receiving benefits who has not signed up for electronic payments must switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013. Electronic payments may be made by direct deposit, the Direct Express card program, or an Electronic Transfer Ac-count. You can learn more about all three at www.godirect.org.

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This is the season for berries. Strawberries, raspber-ries and wild berries all provide tasty and nutritious options for warm-weather eating. A cup of fresh red

raspberries -- about 65 calories -- has nearly 50 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and about 30 percent of the recommended daily allowance of fiber. They also contain potassium, magnesium, calcium and vi-tamin A. Raspberries taste great with yogurt or cereal, or as a salad topper.

A half-cup of fresh strawberries -- 23 calories -- provides 70 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and 8 percent of the recommended dietary fiber. They also are a good source of potassium, and contain folic acid, vitamin B-5 and magnesium.

Recent research indicates that berries may have other health benefits. Scientists at Tufts University have studied older rats that would approximate 65-year-old humans. Various berries were added to the rats’ diets, and the rats were put

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BERRY MERINGUESTo prepare the berries:1/2 pound strawberries, green caps removed, halved lengthwise 1/2 pound raspberries 2 tablespoons honey or sugar1 teaspoon vanilla

To make the meringue:2 large, cold eggs3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar or lemon juice

1. Preheat oven broiler. Gently toss together the berries, honey or sugar, and the vanilla. Set berries aside.2. Crack egg and hold shell halves over a bowl. Transfer yolk back and forth between the halves, letting the white drop into the bowl. Put the egg whites in a clean, dry, grease-free glass, copper or stainless-steel bowl.

3. Allow eggs to come to room temperature (about 30 min-utes). Add the cream of tartar or lemon juice to the bowl with the egg whites. Beat the egg whites with an electric beater until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Set aside.4. In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, com-bine 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the egg yolks, and beat

with an electric beater or whisk until frothy and thickened, about 10 minutes, scraping the sides occasionally with a rubber spatu-la. Remove from heat. Add a tablespoon of the yolk mixture to the egg whites, folding them together. Add in the rest of the yolk mixture, folding it into the egg whites.

5. Divide the berries among 4 individual gratin dishes or ramekins and pour the egg mixture over them. Sprinkle each dish with a little of the remaining sugar. Place under a broiler, about 4 inches from the heat source, and broil until golden, about 4 minutes. Serve hot or warm. Makes 4 serv-ings.

Meringue Tips: Don’t make meringues on a humid day, as the moisture makes it chewy and it will take longer to bake. Separate the eggs when cold and make sure none of the egg yolks get into the egg whites. Use the egg shell to remove any stray egg yolks. Allow the egg whites to come to room tem-

perature before making the meringues.

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1. HISTORY: Whom did William the Conqueror defeat at the Battle of Hastings?2. LITERATURE: What was William Faulkner’s native state and the setting for his novels?3. COMMON KNOWLEDGE: What does the Geneva cross symbol-ize?4. ANATOMY: What is another name for totipalmate feet?5. GAMES: What game piece in chess looks like a castle tower?6. LANGUAGE: What is meaning of “E pluribis unum”?7. POETRY: Who wrote the words, “God’s in his heaven/ All’s right with the world”?8. ART: For what type of work was the 16th century artist Titian best known?9. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Mount Vesuvius? 10. MEDICINE: What is an analge-sic drug designed to do?

1. Name the last pitcher before Cincinnati’s Mike Leake in 2010 to debut as a starter in the major leagues without appearing in the minors.2. Entering 2011, how many times has manager Rod Gardenhire tak-en the Minnesota Twins to the playoffs in his nine seasons?3. Four receivers in NFL history have had three 1,000-yard sea-sons for two different teams. Name two of them. 4. Duke (19) and North Carolina (17) have won the most ACC men’s basketball conference tourna-ments. Which school is No. 3?5. In 2010, Brian Gionta became only the second American to be named captain of the Montreal Canadiens. Who was the first?6. When was the last time before 2011 (Trevor Bayne) that a Wood Brothers driver won the Daytona 500?7. In 2011, tennis player Ivo Kar-lovic broke the record for fastest serve, launching one at 156 mph. Who had held the mark?


SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Which group first released “Alley Oop,” and when?2. Which song do the films “Reservoir Dogs,” “The Ice Storm” and “Practical Magic” have in common?3. Which singer released R&B hit “My Prerogative”? (Hint: Think Whitney Houston.)4. Who sang “If I Can’t Have You”? Bonus for knowing who wrote the song.5. Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” was a single from which album? Which child ac-tor appears in the first min-utes of the song’s video?6. What was Blondie’s first No. 1 single?

New DVD Releases forWeek of May 30, 2011

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Drive Angry” (R) -- You can always count on Nicolas Cage to bring the crazy, and in “Drive Angry,” he brings it with an atomic gusto not seen since “The Wicker Man.” Cage stars as Milton, a condemned soul who escapes from Hell to avenge the death of his daughter and to save the life of his infant granddaughter, who is to be sacrificed by a bat-guano insane cult leader (Billy Burke). Aiding Milton on his mission is the spunky, conventionally attractive waitress Piper

(Amber Heard). Of course, one doesn’t simply walk out of Hell, and pursuing Milton and Piper is The Accountant (William Fichtner), a ruthless servant of Satan savagely determined to drag Milton back to the fiery abyss. Packed with blood, explosions and breasts, “Drive Angry” is ridiculous, gory, vulgar neo-grindhouse fun. I haven’t enjoyed a film this much since “From Dusk Til Dawn.” “Stanley Kubrick: Limited Edition Collec-tion” (R) -- Nine movies, 10 discs, all high-def remastered on Blu-ray, this boxed set contains the best works of one of cinema’s grand masters: “Spartacus,” “Lolita,” “Dr. Strangelove,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “A Clockwork Orange,” “Barry Lyndon,” “The Shining,” “Full Metal Jacket” and “Eyes Wide Shut.” Also included in the set is a hardcover 40-page book packed with photos and essays about the films.“American Graffiti: Special Edition” (PG) -- George Lucas’ 1973 blockbuster about a

group of high-school kids raising hell on their last summer night before college is a rock ‘n’ roll-fueled nostalgic joyride through the ear-ly 1960s. Featuring Wolfman Jack, Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford and a ton of other young actors who would become big movie stars, and a soundtrack that is a pure joy to listen to, “American Graffiti” is the best film George Lucas ever made.

DOG OF THE WEEK“Passion Play” (R) -- Mickey Rourke, Bill Murray, Kelly Lynch, Rhys Ifans and Megan Fox star in this horrible, direct-to-DVD mess about a jazz musician (Rourke) who falls in love with a winged sideshow attraction (Fox) and is pursued by a gangster (Murray) who must possess the enigmatic, pouty-lipped freak.

TV SHOWS OUT THIS WEEK“True Blood: The Complete Third Season

“Stargate Universe: Complete Final Season “Psych: The Complete Fifth Season

“Rookie Blue” The Complete First Season“Swamp People” Season 1

“American Chopper: Senior Vs. Junior”“Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan”

Season 5 “Ultimate Factories Car Collection”

“Ellery Queen Mysteries”“Red Green Show:

The Mid-Life Crisis Years”“Secrets of the Dead:

China’s Terracotta Warriors”“Secrets of the Dead: Lost in the Amazon”

“Upstairs, Downstairs” Series Three “Genius of Britain”“Nature: Salmon”

“Ben Bailey: Road Rage & Accidental Ornithology”

“The Abbott and Costello Show:Hit the Road”


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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The Hollywood Argyles, in 1960. Amazingly, the song shot to No. 1 on the charts. The Dyno-Sores also released the song the same year.2. They all included the song “Coconut,” by Harry Nilsson. Nilsson is best known for penning songs that ended up in films such as “Midnight Cow-boy,” “Forrest Gump” and “You’ve Got Mail.”3. Bobby Brown, in 1988. Brown is Houston’s ex.4. Yvonne Elliman, in 1978. The song was written by the BeeGees.5. “Dangerous,” released in 1991. Macaulay Culkin played the child who was playing music too loud.6. “Heart of Glass,” in 1979. Blondie was found-ed by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.

1. England’s King Harold2. Mississippi3. Neutrality 4. Webbed

5. Rook6. Out of many, one7. Robert Browning

8. Painting9. Italy

10. Relieve pain

1. California’s Jim Abbott, in 1989.2. Six times.3. Henry Ellard (Rams and Redskins), Joey Gal-loway (Seahawks and Buccaneers), Derrick Mason (Titans and Ravens) and Terrell Owens (49ers and Cowboys).4. North Carolina State, with 10, the last in 1987.5. Chris Chelios was a co-captain in 1989-90.6. David Pearson, in 1976.7. Andy Roddick, at 155 mph.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you would prefer to move forward at a steady pace, it might be a good idea to stop and reassess your plans. You could find a good reason to make a change at this time. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explana-tion helps put it all back on track.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home and work continue to compete for your atten-tion. But you handle it well by giving each its proper due. Someone you trust offers valuable advice. Listen to it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Unsettling news creates a difficult but not impossible situation. Continue to follow your planned routine, but keep your mind open to a pos-sible change down the line.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Lick your wounded pride if you like, but it’s a better idea to find out why your suggestions were rejected. What you learn could help you deal with an upcoming situation.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Feel-ing a bit listless? No wonder. You might be pushing too hard to finish everything on your to-do list. Cutting it down could help get your energy levels up.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Tak-ing time out of your busy schedule might be the best way to handle that sensitive pri-vate matter. It will help reassure everyone involved about your priorities.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Insist on full disclosure by all parties be-fore agreeing to be part of a “great deal.” What you learn should help you decide whether to go with it or not.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Your decision to protect the secret that was entrusted to you might irk some people. But it also wins you the admiration of those who value trust and loyalty.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Creative activities take on a practical approach as you realize you might be able to market your work. Ask for advice from someone experienced in this area.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) If you’re suddenly a bit unsure about your decision, ask trusted colleagues and/or friends or family members for suggestions that could help resolve your doubts.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20). A workplace situation could get stormy. But stay on course until there’s a solution that meets with everyone’s approval, and things can finally calm down.

BORN THIS WEEK: You keep an open mind on most matters, making you the con-fidante of choice for people who need your honest counsel.


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ART HOP INHISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT

May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18 & September 15

The third Thursday of each month, May through September, the galleries, restaurants and bou-tiques of Historic Downtown Monument stay open from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings, great food, live music and other spe-cial events. Participating merchants are located on Second Street, Jefferson Street, Washington Street and Front Street : Bella Art & Frame, Bella Casa, Covered Treasures Bookstore, Crafty Laine Fab-ric Boutique & Sewing Lounge, Create A Memory Studio, Gloss, La Casa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Luna Hair Studio and Spa, Margo’s on the Alley, Nationwide Flooring and Design Center, Prickly Pear, Retrospect Dry Goods, Santa Fe Trail Jewelry, The Bead Corner / Heart and Hand Mar-ketplace, The Love Shop, The Vintage Merchants, and Wisdom Tea House. Please save your receipts from all your purchases during Art Hop. There will be a drawing of a gift basket collected from the Art Hop Merchants at the Chili Cook-Off on September 17th. For more information, please visit: www.monu-mentarthop.org.

TRI-LAKES AMERICAN LEGION POST 9-11 MONTHLY MEETINGS

The Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake (Post Home)First Tuesday of each Month 6:30 PM/8:00 PM

The American Legion Post 9-11 and Auxiliary serves the Veterans and community of the Tri-Lakes area of Colorado’s Front Range. Post meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the Post Home (11 Primrose St., Palmer Lake, CO 80133) starting at 6:30 PM. Auxiliary Unit meeting are held on the sec-ond Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Post Home. For information about the post and events call 481-8668 or see the Post web site: http://www.americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/

FRONT RANGE TRADING POST Varies monthly-Visit website for more details

frontrangetradingpost.com 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 2:00-4:00 pm

The Front Range Trading Post is a twice monthly swap event. The main idea is that we are stepping outside of the cash economy and mutually “gifting” things to each other in a way that turns whatever we have in abundance into a diversity of goodness and good will. The swap is free and open to all. If you want to participate you will need to bring something to trade.

LOCAL HOST FAMILIES NEEDEDFOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Colorado - Now through Aug. 31, 2011ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking host families for the 2011-2012 school year, for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are com-ing to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These personable and academically selected exchange students are conversant in Eng-lish, bright, curious and anxious to learn about this country through living as part of a family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and lan-guage with their newly adopted host family.Persons interested in obtaining more information about becoming a host family should call (800)733-2773 or Area Coordinator Joy Saultman at (406)868-8553.

INTERQUEST ROTARY CLUB MEETINGLiberty Heights at Northgate, 12105 Ambassador

Dr, COS 80962Thursday Afternoon’s 4:46PM till 6:01PM

Guest welcome! Come join us for our weekly meet-ing with fellowship, food, and great speakers. We meet on the 2nd floor of main building weekly. We’re a small part of Rotary international, 1.3 million men and women worldwide serving our local area, our state and our world by giving Service Above Self.”www.rotary.org. Contact Scott Allen 719.338.7939 or [email protected] for more details.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK INHISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT

Wednesday’s, June 8th through July 27th 7-9pm

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This is the tenth year the Historic Monument Mer-chants Assocation (HMMA) is bringing live music

to downtown Monument. This year the Concerts in the Park schedule has expanded to include EIGHT

shows! The free Summer Concert Series kicks off June 8 and runs through July 27. All concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Bring your own chair or

blanket and enjoy food, fun and great music for the whole family! Sponsored by the

Historic Monument Merchants Association.For more information, please visit:

www.monumentmerchants.com/Concerts.htm

BOWL FOR THE CURE - Pinz Bowling CenterJune 5th, 2011 - 9 am; Noon and 3 PM squads

Pikes Peak USBC, Bowling Association, along with the Susan G. Komen Southeastern Colorado Affiliate are Co-Hosting this event at Pinz Bowling Center on the above date. It is open to everyone: Families, Frends, neighbors as well as Local bowl-ers (no age limit), to raise funds for The Bowl for the Cure Foundation. There are entry forms at Pinz as well as at www.springsbowling.com. Help us Strike out Breast Cancer! Drawing for sponosor donations, one ticket for every participant.

PALMER LAKE ART GROUP’S 2011SPRING ART SHOW AND SALE

Tri- Lakes Center for the Arts304 Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, CO

June 7 - 25, 2011Daily 12 - 4pm, Sat 10 - 4pm, closed Sunday &

Monday. Opening reception 5pm - 8pmPalmer Lake Art Group’s 2011 Spring Art Show and Sale: Opening Reception: Friday: June 10, 5 – 8pm, with hors d’oeuvres, live music & cash bar and silent auction scholarship fundraiser. This annual judged event will feature original art only by members of the Palmer Lake Art Group: paintings, sculptures, photography, fiber art, and more. Join us for an in-spiring evening with beautiful art, live music, and an opportunity to participate in the Silent Auction. Palmer Lake Art Group is a non-profit organization established over 40 years ago. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund scholarships for TriLake area students. See www.palmerlakeartgroup.com website for more information.

TRI-LAKES CRUISERS BENEFIT CAR SHOWSunday, June 12, 2011

Over 200 cars line the streets for a spectacular event held the second Sunday of June.

Over thirty-nine trophies are given away at this show that runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm

in historic downtown Monument.

TRI-LAKES NETWORKING TEAM“TNT Unites Women to Build Relationships,

Achieve Success and Improve Our Community”Presents: “The Onederful You”

June 14th 6:30 to 9 pm“Colorado Mountain Brewery”11202 Rampart Hills View, CS

www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST 9-11FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY

The Depot Restaurant in Palmer Lake (Post Home) June 14 2011 - 7 PM/8PM

The Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 will con-duct a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day at 7PM at the Post Home (Depot Restaurant) in Palm-er Lake. This is an opportunity to properly dispose of old and tattered flags. It is not necessary to at-tend the ceremony as flags may be dropped off at any time in advance at the Depot Restaurant. This is a community service with no charge.

FINALLY SUMMER SOULSTICESaturday, June 18, 10:00am to 2:00pm

The Historic Monument Merchants’ Association is excited to present the Third AnnualFinally Summer Soulstice Celebration! Finally Sum-mer Soulstice is an all-day eventfeaturing live music, activities for kids and adults alike, and other special events. For moreinformation, please visit www.monumentmerchants.com/SummerSoulstice.htm

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MONUMENT FOURTH OF JULY PARADE& STREET FAIR - PALMER LAKE FIREWORKS DISPLAY This year the annual parade will be held Monday, July 4. The fireworks over Palmer Lake will take

place the evening of Monday, July 4.

HIS BRAND OF EL PASO RODEO BIBLE CAMPLatio Trails Heritage Centre,

13710 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, CO 80106July 10-13, 2011 12:00 PM

July 10 to 12:00 PM July 13Sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and is a unique blend of bibical teaching and rodeo instruction by professional instructors in Barrels/

Poles, Saddlebronc, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Goat Tying, Western Horsemanship, Trick Riding, Bare-back, Breakaway Roping, and Calf Roping for ages 9-18. Cost is $190/camper and meals are provided. Campers sleep overnight with Team Counselors and have a fun and informative 3 days!!! Contact: Mike Sigler (719) 499-5577

PICNIC IN THE PINES Fundraiser for BENET HILL MONASTERY

3190 Benet Lane Colorado Springs, Co 80921-1509Sat, JULY 16, 2010 10:30 AM-2:30 PM

Barbecue (all you can eat) and Roasted Pig, Games for all ages, Nature walks, Music. $25.00 per per-son or $100.00 per family. Please let us know if you are interested and we will send you Posters, Flyers for Bulletins, or e-blast. FOR MORE INFORMA-TION AND REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE www.benethillmonastery.org

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INVESTINGBEYOND

SHORT-TERM CDs

Provided by Adam Graysonof EdwardJones Investments

Many people depend on cer-tificates of deposit (CDs) to provide extra income. Yet

CD rates have been fairly low for a while. In recent months, in fact, one-year CDs were paying about 0.5%, two-year CDs topped out at around 1%, and five-year CDs paid in the 2% to 2. 3% range. Those rates are scanty enough, but they can seem even lower in an economic environment marked by rising food and gas prices.

Before you consider alternatives, keep in mind that CDs still offer a key advantage: safety of principal. The Federal Deposit Insurance Cor-poration (FDIC) typically insures CDs up to $250,000. And since CDs are relatively short-term in nature, you don’t have to worry about lock-ing away that money for long periods of time. So there can be a place for CDs in the fixed-income portion of your portfolio.

However, during times such as these, you might consider looking at addi-tional options, keeping in mind that, when seeking greater income, you’ll likely be taking on more risk. Let’s consider a few alternatives:

Fixed annuities — Many people buy fixed annuities to supplement their re-tirement income. But most annuities also allow you to take up to 10% of your account value each year without penalty. Plus, the interest rate you re-ceive on a fixed annuity may be more competitive than that currently paid by a CD. Keep in mind, though, that annuities are not backed by FDIC insurance, and any guarantees are backed solely by the paying ability of the insurance company. Additionally, early or excessive withdrawals may be subject to penalties. If you believe

a fixed annuity might be appropriate for your situation, speak with your fi-nancial advisor.

Bond ladders — If appropriate for your situation, you can potentially gain extra income through a strategy known as a bond “ladder.” To build a ladder, you buy several bonds with varying maturities — short-, inter-mediate- and long-term. Once you’ve constructed your ladder, you could gain some advantage in various inter-est rate environments. When market rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds earning higher in-terest rates. And when market rates rise, you can reinvest your maturing short-term bonds at the higher rates. But if you need income in addition to your regular interest payments, you can get it from the maturing bonds. Unlike CDs, however, bonds are not covered by FDIC insurance and are subject to credit risks. Bonds are also subject to interest rate risk: When in-terest rates rise, bond prices generally fall, and you may lose some or all of your principal if you sell your bond prior to maturity. But by holding your bonds until maturity, you can avoid loss of principal, assuming the issuer doesn’t default.

Dividend-paying stocks — Some companies have paid — and in-creased — their stock dividends for many years now. If you don’t need the dividends to boost your cash flow, you can reinvest them to help boost your ownership stake. However, companies can reduce or discontinue their dividends at any time, and since stock prices fluctuate, you risk losing some or all of your principal.

By exploring alternatives to short-term CDs, you may find other ap-propriate investments that may better position you to reach your financial goals — so look around to see what’s available in the financial market-place.

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

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Business Formation

Business Planning

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Employment Law

Mergers and Acquisitions

Wills, Estate, Probate

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GETTING READY TO BUY A HOME

If you hope to buy a home soon, there are steps you can take in advance to make sure you’re in the best possible position when the time comes.

Your first step should be to seek pre-approval -- a written letter from a lender. (If you apply to mul-tiple lenders within a few weeks, it won’t count against you on your credit report to have so many

inquiries.) Having a lender letter will give you a leg up in knowing just what price range to shop and can make you look better in any negotiations with a seller.

If you discover credit problems or mistakes, fix those first to help qualify for a lower interest rate. Over the years, those extra interest dollars can add up to tens of thousands.

By seeking lender pre-approval, you’ll also be able to learn which lenders will give you what you’ll want most: a fixed-rate loan. A stable rate over the years will give the security of knowing what your payment will be each month.

Don’t make the mistake of buying at the top of your price range. Just because a lender approves you for a certain amount of money doesn’t mean to have to spend that much. Consider future pos-sibilities (loss of a job, an additional child in the family) and aim to spend less than 90 percent of what you’re approved for.

Engage the services of a licensed real-estate agent, if only to gain access to the Multiple List-ing Service. Ask for referrals before you work

with an agent to make sure you don’t fall prey to any scams. Start by looking at home types on Realtor.com to narrow down your target area and wish list.

Learn how to really “see” a property as you shop. A sturdy home with only cosmetic flaws can in-crease in value through the years if you’re will-ing to do a little work. A property that needs a lot of serious repair can end up as a money pit and jeopardize both your savings and your ability to make your monthly payments.

Stay clear of neighborhoods with lots of For Sale signs. Those indicate an area in transition, and you won’t know if it’s moving up or down.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-

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

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR LIMITED LIABILITY

ENTITY IS DISSOLVED© August 2005, Lisa Welch Stevens, Esq.

Business owners choose to own or operate their business through a limited liability entity to protect against personal liability

for that business, or to segregate liabilities of different businesses or investments. However many fail to monitor the existence and good standing of that entity. Entities may be dissolved, often without the owners’ knowledge. The business continues to operate without that protective corporate shield.

Entities may be dissolved in several ways: (1) voluntarily; (2) administratively; (3) judicially; and (4) miscellaneous other ways. My discussion is focused on administrative dissolutions.

The Secretary of State may administratively dissolve an entity because:

(a) the entity does not pay any taxes, fees, or penalties imposed by the Colorado Business Corporation Act when they are due; (b) the entity does not supply its annual report;(c) the entity does not provide for a registered agent and office for service of process; or(d) the entity’s stated period of duration expires.

When the Secretary of State has determined that grounds for dissolution exist, it mails notice to the entity. The entity has 60 days to correct those grounds. If it does not the Secretary of State administratively dissolves the entity, mailing notice of dissolution thereof. It is important to realize that legally, a dissolved entity is no longer permitted to own or operate its business, only to wind up its affairs and liquidate. If the business does continue, the owners are exposed to personal liability.

Quite often owners never receive the notices or realize they have been administratively dissolved.

A dissolved entity can apply for reinstatement, if certain requirements are met, by filing Articles of Reinstatement. It may not be reinstated under the same name, depending upon availability; however, if unavailable, it may use that name immediately followed by the word “Reinstated” with the year of reinstatement. The good news is, if reinstatement is granted, the entity can

continue with its business as if the dissolution never occurred. The bad news is, the rights of anyone who relied on the dissolution before they had notice of the reinstatement may not be adversely affected by the reinstatement.

It is important to monitor your entity’s status with the Secretary of State’s Office, and to make all required filings and payments. You can check your entity’s status online at www.sos.state.co.us?pubs/business/main.htm. Consult your legal advisor regarding your specific situation.

This article is intended for general informational purposes only, and does not constitute the proffer of legal advice. As always, consult your legal advi-sor regarding the facts of your particular situation.

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