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The setting was the mid 19th century along the Tug Fork River, a tributary that ran between Kentucky and West Virginia. Two families – the
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THE FAMILIESBefore trouble started brewing, and even after, these fami-lies were intertwined in many ways. They married one an-other and employed one another. These were the days of low population and cousins marrying cousins. They were rugged folk with little care for the law. They settled dis-putes their own way, which usually meant rifl es.
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THE HATFIELDS William Anderson Hatfi eld, also known as “Devil Anse,” was the patriarch of this West Virginia family. Devil Anse was a captain in the Confederate army, a well-known marksman and possessed a great sense of humor. He was a mountain man who over the years built a successful tim-ber merchant business. He employed many McCoy men. Hatfi eld fathered 13 children – nine sons and four daughters with his wife Levicy. Their eldest son, Johnson, aka Jonse, is a key fi gure in the feud picture. More about him later.
THE MCCOYSThe patriarch of the McCoy family from Kentucky was Randolph McCoy, known as “Ole Ran’l.” Ole Ran’l was quite the op-posite of Devil Anse in that he was more intense and serious. The McCoy family was less prosperous than the Hatfi elds, but did own land and livestock. He married his cousin Sarah and they produced 16 chil-dren – nine sons and six daughters. One child died at birth. Their daughter Rose-anna is also a key fi gure in this tale.
THE CIVIL WAROnce West Virginia was admitted into the Union in 1863, Devil Anse Hatfi eld feared for his family and property, so started a mi-
litia group called the Logan Wildcats to protect his turf. The Wildcats didn’t stop at defending themselves, but lived up to their name with aggressive and offensive tactics including stealing hogs and horses from the “other side.”
Asa Harmon McCoy broke rank from the southern sympathizers and joined the Union Army. Asa broke his leg in the war and was sent home early. He was clearly not welcome and was indeed threatened by the Wildcats for being a traitor. It wasn’t long before he was murdered by the Wild-cats. Devil Anse was the main suspect, but was found innocent once it was de-termined he was ill in bed at the time of the murder. The case was never brought to trial, however, as Asa was seen as a traitor by both the Hatfi elds and the McCoys.
Many historians believe Asa Harmon Mc-Coy’s murder was not necessarily a signif-icant incident in the ensuing feud. In fact, life went back to normal with the families becoming increasingly intertwined in mar-riage and business.
ALL THIS FOR A PIG?Then one day Ole Ran’l McCoy was visit-ing Floyd Hatfi eld, his wife’s brother-in-law who lived on the Kentucky side of the river. He noticed Floyd had a pig that looked like one of his own. He accused Floyd of stealing his pig even though pigs roamed free in those days. Pig theft was enough to go to court and that is exactly what they did.
A Hatfi eld and Baptist minister, Ans, was the judge in the case with six Hatfi elds and six McCoys as jury members.
Bill Staton, nephew to Ole Ran’l but mar-ried to a Hatfi eld, testifi ed that the pig rightfully belonged to Floyd Hatfi eld.
Floyd Hatfi eld was acquitted of the theft charges, which was said to infuriate the McCoys. A couple of Ole Ran’ls nephews, Sam and Paris McCoy, killed Bill Staton two years later in a fi ght. Sam McCoy went to trial for the murder, but was acquitted for reasons of self defense. Even after the acquittal, the McCoy clan was still unhap-py with the fact that Sam was even taken to trial in the fi rst place.
ROMEO HATFIELD AND JULIET MCCOY
Of course, every good story needs a little romance. Election days brought everyone out for socializing. On one such day in 1880, Johnse Hatfi eld (son of Devil Anse) and Roseanna McCoy (daughter of Ole Ran’l McCoy) fell in love (or lust), disap-pearing into the woods for a considerable number of hours. Some say she missed her ride home; others say that she was afraid her family would retaliate upon her return. Whatever the reason, Roseanna moved into the Jonse Hatfi eld residence that night.
At this point, there are some confl icting stories, but suffi ce it to say, Jonse was a bit of a lady’s man, so an instant wife didn’t suit him well. Some say Roseanna received so much family pressure that she had to leave the Hatfi eld’s home to live with her aunt, Betty McCoy. Since Betty’s home was close to Jonse’s, the two managed to get together once again. On this night, McCord’s Garden Center
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Roseanna’s male relatives took matters into their own hands, surrounding the lov-ers and kidnapping Johnse under the guise of taking him to jail.
Roseanna knew that jail wasn’t going to be the end result, but that murder would be, so she took off with abandon to fi nd Devil Anse so that he could intervene. He and several male family members did just that and saved Johnse from certain demise.
Unfortunately for Roseanna, she was left pregnant and heartbroken when Johnse married her cousin, Nancy McCoy, a few short months later.
AN ALL OUT WAROn another election day two years later in 1882, the feud turned ugly when violence escalated.
According to http://history.com, there was a dispute of sorts between two brothers
of Devil Anse Hatfi eld and three of Ole Ran’l McCoy’s sons. Ellison Hatfi eld was stabbed and shot in the back by one of the McCoys. An arrest of the McCoys was at-tempted, but interrupted by the Hatfi elds. Ellison died and the Hatfi elds took matters into their own hands by killing the three McCoy brothers execution style – they tied them to paw paw bushes and fi red 50 shots at them.
The authorities indicted 20 of the Hatfi elds including Devil Anse for the murders. Once again, arrests did not happen.
Then Perry Cline, attorney and husband of Martha McCoy got involved. Some say he wanted revenge of his own after having lost thousands of acres of land in a shady deal with Devil Anse Hatfi eld years earlier. Cline pulled some strings and got the mur-der charges reinstated while putting out a reward for the Hatfi elds’ arrests.
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A FATEFUL NEW YEAROn New Year’s Day in 1888, the Hatfi eld men staged an ambush at the McCoy’s home. Ole Ran’l McCoy got away, but his wife suffered a crushed skull in the attack; his daughter Alifair and son Calvin were killed.
Frank Phillips, a bounty hunter, found Cap Hatfi eld and Jim Vance a few days later. He killed Vance and took nine other Hatfi elds to jail.
Legal battles being what they tend to be, this one went on for some time, fi nally land-ing in the U.S. Supreme Court. The high-est court in the land decided the Hatfi elds
could be tried and the trial ensued in 1889. Eight of the Hatfi elds were sentenced to life in prison and one, Ellison Mounts, was sentenced to death by hanging in public.
When all was said and done, the feud cost 13 lives.
ALL QUIET IN THE WOODSThe Hatfi eld and McCoys faded into the proverbial sunset after the trial. The fam-ily’s patriarchs lived on. Ironic considering his nickname, Devil Anse Hatfi eld became a born again Christian at the age of 73; he died from a bout of pneumonia. Ole Rand’l became a ferry operator; he died from burns resulting from a fi re. Both lived into their 80s.
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When I was young, I used to walk home from school. Along the way I’d fi nd trouble with my friends,
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The physicians portion of the data-base lets us get to know a doctor be-fore we make an appointment. Does he or she have a medical specialty or clinical training? One benefi t is learn-ing whether a doctor accepts Medicare payments as the full amount.
The Medicare plan fi nders allows us to search for the plan that covers the drugs we need, and compares plans based on quality ratings and costs.
Home health care, the newest addition to the database, looks at services pro-vided, such as skilled nursing, physical care and speech therapy. The agencies are compared in how they manage pain and treat wounds. Patient experiences are part of the information.
To access the Quality Care Finder, go online to www.medicare.gov/quality-care-fi nder or contact Medicare at 1-800-633-4227.
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• On June 1, 1926, Norma Jeane Morten-son -- who will become known as the glamorous actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe -- is born in Los Angeles. During World War II, a photographer “discovered” the naturally photogenic Norma Jeane while she was working in a California mu-nitions factory.
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The case for cooking vegetables:Lycopene content in tomatoes is actually increased when tomatoes are cooked. Ly-copene is a phytochemical that is respon-sible for the red color of the tomato. Stud-ies have linked high lycopene intake with lower risk of cancer and heart attacks. It is a powerful antioxidant.Antioxidants help prevent or repair dam-age to body cells, which is important for decreasing the risk of cancer. They also are thought to improve immune function.Cooking carrots increases the beta caro-tene content. Beta carotene is an antioxi-dant that the body converts to vitamin A, another antioxidant. It also helps promote normal vision, protect from infection and regulate the immune system.There also might be additional antioxidant activity in cooked spinach, mushrooms, as-paragus, cabbage and peppers. The cooking method found to be the best for preserving antioxidants was boiling or steaming. Fry-ing is not recommended because the anti-oxidants get used up in the frying process.
The case for eating raw vegtables:Sometimes raw vegetables are better. For example, polyphenols, which also are anti-oxidants, are lost when carrots are cooked. In broccoli, heat damages the enzyme my-rosinase. Myrosinase breaks down com-pounds in broccoli to form another com-pound called sulforaphane, which may kill precancerous cells. Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant found in many of the vegeta-bles mentioned, can be destroyed by heat.To get the best of both worlds and to put an end to the debate, it’s recommended that we alternate consumption of raw and cooked vegetables to get a variety of nutri-ents. This recipe for Rainbow Salad With Spicy Tomato Dressing contains both raw and cooked vegetables. There’s no debate -- this dish is great!
RAINBOW SALADThis salad keeps well in the refrigerator and makes a delicious vegetarian lunch or a side dish for dinner. Use leftover cooked and re-heated vegetables, if desired, or se-lect the vegetables of your choice for the raw ingredients.
Cooked vegetables: 1/2 tablespoon salt for boiling water, plus 1/2 tablespoon for cold ice bath1/2 pound green or white asparagus 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup fresh or frozen corn1/2 medium purple onion, thinly sliced1 cup sweet peas, fresh or frozen1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Add salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Wash, remove tough stalks on the asparagus and cut in half. Add all of the vegetables to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. To keep vegetables crunchy and colors bright, place vegeta-bles in bowl fi lled with cold water and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of the salt for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove vegetables from the water and drain. Place in large salad bowl, toss with with pepper and vinegar, and set aside.
Raw vegetables: 1 crown broccoli, leaves removed, cut into fl orets1 cup baby carrots6 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced1 cup, whole red or yellow cherry toma-toes, cut in half1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Toss raw vegetables, vinegar and pep-per. Combine with cooked vegetables. Sprinkle with fresh mint, parsley, basil and chervil, if desired. Serve with a drizzle of Spicy Tomato Dressing (recipe follows), if desired.
Spicy Tomato Dressing: 3 large, ripe tomatoes Juice of half a freshly squeezed lemon or lime1/2 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1. Peel, seed and cut tomatoes into quar-ters. Using a food processer or blender, mix together tomatoes, juice, salt, pepper and hot sauce. With blender or processor on low, slowly add olive oil down the feed-ing tube until mixture thickens slightly and is well-combined.2. Drizzle over salad. Serves 6 to 8.
(Additional information provided by Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Barton County, Univer-
sity of Missouri Extension.)
***Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitch-en Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on HULU.com. Her new cookbook is “The Kitch-en Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her new inspi-rational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Mem-oir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www.dunnsmemorial.com). Visit her website at www.divapro.com.
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1. POLITICS: How long did Margaret Thatcher serve as prime minister of Great Britain?
2. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefi x “ornitho” mean?
3. HISTORY: How did the Native American leader Crazy Horse die?
4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the high-est waterfall in the world?
6. LEGEND: What was the name of King Arthur’s legendary sword?
7. ART: Who painted “Christina’s World”?
8. ENTERTAINERS: How many times were actors Richard Burton and Eliz-abeth Taylor married?
9. LITERATURE: Which one of Charles Dickens’ novels was unfi nished at his death?
10. MATH: What does the symbol “r” stand for in geometry?
1. Who was the last San Francisco Giants player before Buster Posey in 2010 to have a hitting streak of more than 20 games?
2. Name the last shortstop before Cleveland’s Asdrubal Cabrera in 2011 to have fi ve hits and two home runs in the same game.
3. Who was the youngest player to become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
4. How many consecutive NCAA Tour-nament appearances did North Car-olina men’s basketball coach Dean Smith have during his career?
5. Only one player has recorded two hat tricks in NHL All-Star Game his-tory. Name him.
6. Who was the fi rst American to score a hat trick in English Premiere League soccer?
7. In 2012, Lindsey Vonn set a wom-en’s skiing World Cup points record for a season with 1,980. Who had held the mark?
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1. Who had a hit with “There! I’ve Said It Again” and when?
2. Who wrote “Lyin’ Eyes”? Name the band that released the song.
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4. Name the duo that wrote and released “The Boxer.”
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New DVD Releases forWeek of May 28, 2012PICKS OF THE WEEK
“Man on a Ledge” (PG-13) -- A man stands on the ledge of the 21st fl oor of a hotel, but his goal isn’t to jump. No, it’s a far more convoluted plot in which disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) says he’s out on a ledge to prove he’s not the dia-mond thief everyone thinks he is. Already we have the key ingredients to a lukewarm thriller: a story built around a suspense-building gimmick and gem thievery.
While Worthington stands out there talking to the police negotiator (Elizabeth Banks), a young couple (Jamie Bell and Genesis Rodriguez) are pulling a high-tech heist. The movie fails to build much suspense, as the audience knows that Worthington is going to be on a ledge until the other plots advance far enough to give us the twist.
“Coriolanus” (R) -- Ralph Fiennes di-rects and stars in this bold adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s plays. The lines are the same, but the setting has been updated to a modern landscape of urban warfare. Caius Martius (Fiennes) is a Roman war hero who comes home with a thousand-yard stare. His mother, Volumnia (Vanessa Redgrave), pushes him into politics, but the people of Rome reject Caius as a warmon-ger. Caius then teams up with his nemesis, Tullus Aufi dius (Gerard Butler), to take re-venge on Rome.
Fiennes just radiates that he “gets” Shake-speare and wants others to see it the way he does. He also understands that a war movie needs heart-pounding action. The charac-ters speak in iambic pentameter about the state of Rome, but the adaptation plunges the material into our world -- where war, politics, human nature and public opinion collide just like they always have.
“We Need to Talk About Kevin” (R) -- Imagine if your fi rst child just plain hated you since the day he was born. Tilda Swin-ton plays a woman who puts her dreams aside to start a family, then gives birth to a son, Kevin, who is just impossibly cruel and creepy. Kevin’s father (John C. Reilly) is an affable sort who just doesn’t see it. This movie is unsettling. Rather unsettling. You might remain unsettled after the cred-its.
“Goon” (R) -- Seann William Scott plays Doug, a bouncer who wishes he had some-thing to be proud of. In a chance encounter at a minor-league hockey game, Doug le-verages his only skill -- punching people -- into a career as a professional on-ice bruiser. This lowbrow sports comedy is genuinely funny for those who can handle the violence. You can’t help but love Scott’s true-blue underdog, misguidedly trying to impress his family one fi stfi ght at a time.
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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS
FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Bobby Vinton, in 1963. Vinton also topped the charts with
“Blue Velvet” and “Mr. Lonely.”
2. Don Henley wrote the song in 1975, and it was released
by the Eagles. The band received a Grammy, even though
the song only went to No. 2.
3. Roger Miller, of “Dang Me” and “England Swings” fame.
Over the years, Miller was awarded a long list of Grammys.
4. Simon and Garfunkel, in 1968. The sounds repeated in
the chorus are there because Simon never got around to
writing words by the time they cut the song.
5. Those are the common names of Peter Gabriel’s fi rst four
albums, designated by what was on the cover. Gabriel pre-
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1. 12 years 2. Bird
3. Stabbed with a bayonetwhile trying to escape custody
4. Angel Falls (Venezuela) is 3,212 feet high. 6. Excalibur
7. Andrew Wyeth8. Twice
9. “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”10. Radius
1. Robby Thompson hit in 21 consecutive games in 1993. 2. Barry Larkin of the Reds in 2000.3. Chicago’s Gayle Sayers, at age 34, was elected in 1977.4. Twenty-three consecutive seasons.5. Mario Lemieux in 1988 (three goals) and 1990 (four).6. Clint Dempsey, with Fulham in 2012.7. Janica Kostelic set the previous record in 2006 (1,970).
MAY 28, 2012
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might have to turn your Arian charm up a few de-grees if you hope to persuade that persistent pessimist to see the possibilities in your proj-ect. Whatever you do, don’t give up.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A “tip” about a co-worker’s “betrayal” might well raise the Bovine’s rage levels. But before charging into a confrontation, let an unbiased colleague do some fact checking.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a re-lationship still seems to be moving too slowly to suit your expectations, it’s best not to push it. Let it develop at its own pace. You’ll soon get news about a workplace change.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A continually changing personal situation makes you feel as if you’re riding an emotional roller coast-er. But hold on tight; stability starts to set in early next week.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Believe it or not, someone might dare to say “No!” to the Regal One’s suggestion. But instead of being miffed, use this rebuff to recheck the proposi-tion and, perhaps, make some changes.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might fi nd it diffi cult to make a decision about a family matter. But delay can only lead to more problems. Seek out trusted counsel and then make that important decision.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Con-centrate your focus on what needs to be done, and avoid frittering away your energies on less-important pursuits. There’ll be time later for fun and games.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although the confl icts seem to be letting up, you still need to be wary of being drawn into workplace intrigues. Plan a special weekend event for family and/or friends.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your quick wit helps you work through an already diffi cult situation without creat-ing more problems. Creative aspects begin to dominate by the week’s end.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be patient. You’ll soon receive news about a project that means so much to you. Mean-while, you might want to reconsider a sug-gestion you previously turned down.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There are still some aspects about that new job offer you need to resolve. In the mean-time, another possibility seems promising. Be sure to check that out as well.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Opening up your emotional fl oodgates could leave you vulnerable to being hurt later on. Watch what you say, in order to avoid having your words come back to haunt you.
BORN THIS WEEK: You’re usually the life of the party, which gets you on everyone’s in-vitation list. You also have a fl air for politics.
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With the onslaught of Do-It-Yourself reality shows over the last fewyears, people are realizing that there are a lot of projects that theycould actually do themselves, with the right equipment and properinstructions.
Always take precautions and call a professional if you feel some-thing is too dangerous to do yourself -- for instance complicated elec-trical or plumbing projects. Weigh the amount of money you will saveby doing it yourself, and the cost of a flooded or burnt down house. Itmay be prudent to "call the man" if the dangers outweigh the savings.
On that last note.....DIYnot.comAdvice on what not to do whendoing it yourself. This site fea-tures Do-It-Yourself-Disasters!You will also find how-to instruc-tions on everything from stainremoval to home security. Sinceit is a UK-based site some of theproducts used for these projectsmay not be available, or may beavailable under different namesin North America, but there is alot of useful material.
Makezine.comFor the gadget junkie in every-one. What a blast! This site is akick -- Tech junkies and DIYerscollide! The online community forreaders of Make magazine hastips and projects for anyoneinterested in repurposing outdat-ed technology or people lookingto make things using itemsaround the house. This is agrown-up's science fair with proj-ects that are useful, fun and a lit-tle off-the-wall. It even has tipsfor repurposing electronics.
Natural Handyman.com A professional handyman giveshelp to DIYers. The NaturalHandyman offers his 35+ yearsof experience to do-it-your-selfers. There's nothing thisman hasn't seen, and he sharesit all. There is an extensive listof articles on everything relatedto home maintenance and repair.If you can't find the answers youneed you can submit your ques-tion to the Natural Handymanhimself. You can also find ahandyman in your area.
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HomeDoctor.net Planning and product advice forany project. This is a great sitefor the planning stages of yourprojects. It offers advice on scale,varieties of material available,ventilation, and many otherthings you need to think aboutbefore starting your project.
More Great Ideas Next Week!
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LIVING GOD’S GIFTSbringing Christ into your fi nancial life
ARE YOUPRO-LIFE?WHAT ABOUT
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Honoring God with Your Financial BlessingsCHUCK MAHER CFP
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Phone: 719-481-0549Cell: 303-748-6352
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Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic
Tri-Lakes Senior CenterSecond Wednesday of each MonthMedical foot care clinic, on the second Wednesday of each month at the Tri-Lakes Senior Center, located at the Lewis-Palmer High School campus, across the street from the YMCA. Appointments are for 30 minutes and cost $25; limited fi nancial assistance for qualifying applicants is available from Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership. To schedule an appointment, call Bob or Debbie at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 577-4448.
LIONS CLUB MEETING2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month
6:30PM-8:00PM - Fairfi eld 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 Fairfi eld 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 GroupTri-Lakes Chapel
1750 Deer Creek RoadWoodmoor Dr & Deer Creek Road
8:00 PM Mon & ThursKathleen - (719) 649-1046
MUSIC BY THE CREEKsponsored by Coffee on the Go… and the Western Museum of Mining and Industry begins new season. Anyone interested in performing as an individual or groups, time slots every weekend are available. Please contact us at Coffee on the Go…
Starting Saturday mornings9am – 1 pm
June 2nd – “Meet Conductor Joe”Conductor Joe’s Kids Club begins.
Look for games, prizes, kid’s rewards, specials and conductor
hats. June 9th - “Exercise can be fun”
Demonstration and aerobics with hip hop music
June 16th – Local groups and individuals performing
June 23rd – no Music by the Creek – Rock Fair by Colorado
Springs Mineralogy Society at the Mining
Museum June 30th – Arts and Crafts Fair – Artisans and Crafters who would like booth information contact us
a Coffee on the Go… We look for-ward to seeing you at Coffee on the
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Southern Colorado Tour de CureWoodland Park
June 16, 2012 - 6amThe American Diabetes Associa-tion’s Southern Colorado Tour de Cure is an experience for riders of
all ability levels! Join us for the most beautiful routes in Southern Colora-do followed by the best after party! Routes include: Mountain Bike, Family Route, 25M, 50M, 86M, Run/Walk. Help raise funds to Stop Dia-betes. Register today at www.dia-betes.org/socotourdecure.For more information contact Kelly Jackson, Tour Director, at kjackson@diabe-tes.org or 720-855-1102 x 7020.
PALMER LAKE ART GROUP’S 47TH SPRING FINE ARTS SHOW 2012Tri- Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, CO
June 5 to June 30th 12 - 4pm Tues - Sat
Palmer Lake Art Group’s 2012 Spring Art Show and Sale will be held at Tri lakes Center for the Arts,304 Hwy 105 in Palmer Lake from June 5 – 30, 2012.Opening Reception: Friday, June 8, 5 – 8pm, with hors d’oeuvres,live music & cash bar and silent auction scholarship fundraiser.Palmer Lake Art Group is a non-profi t organization. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund scholarships for District 38 students. Please see PLAG’s website at www.palmerlakeartgroup.com for more information.
HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monument Hill Country ClubJuly 11, 2012
6:30 AM Sign in / 8:00 ‘AM Tee TimeLegacy Sertoma will host a 4-player scramble Golf Tournament, Jul 11th, at the Monument Hill Country Club. All proceeds will go to “Homes for our Troops”, a top-rated national charity which builds specially adapted homes for our severely in-jured Veterans. Cost: $90 individual registration; $320 for a registered 4-some. Registration forms avail-able in local businesses or request form at: legacysertoma@comcast.net
HORSE BOARDING
FAMILY STYLE HORSE BOARDINGSpace for one or two horses on 12 acre family horse property west of
Monument. Barn, tack room, corral, arena, pasture and grass hay. Trailer
parking OK. $200 summer, $300 winter.
Call Rick on 481-6660
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GARAGE SALE
RED ROCK RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD
Fri. & Sat. - June 1st and 2nd
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byChuck Maher, CFP®
...BRING CHRIST INTO OUR FINANCIAL LIVES
WHAT TO DOThe markets have been on a roll-
ercoaster ride; up through the fi rst part of the year and then
over the last few days down with a vengeance – ending up not much bet-ter or worse from where they started. We are living in a chaotic time, and the question I hear most from investors is “what should I do?”
The answer for many is simply – noth-ing…well almost nothing. Here are a few thoughts you may want to con-sider.
Now is a good time to revisit your fi -nancial plan and goals. What is it that you want out of life? And how do your investments support that vision? If you have not made the time to set a goal and develop a plan to bring it to life, now is the time, before you do anything else.
Next, revisit your investments. Forget about the current price or how much you are up or down. Ask yourself, why did you buy them in the fi rst place? What were you trying to achieve? Many times we buy investments for all the wrong reasons and then wonder
why they did not work out. Investing is not about getting rich, chasing the highest returns, or beating some index. It is about meeting the fi nancial re-quirements necessary to achieve your dreams. Make sure your investments support those dreams. Finally, turn off the television. When your plan is in place and your invest-ments support your goals, there is not much more you can do. The market is what the market is and of that you have no control. The best we can do is devel-op a portfolio that can take advantage of the opportunities the market pres-ents when it presents them. The TV shows, the grocery store magazines, and the market gurus add so little to a well thought out plan. They just seem to make you feel like it will only get worse when the news is bad and that whatever you are doing is not good enough when the news is good.
Life is too short to stress over that which you have no control. When you have put your plan in place with invest-ments that support your goals the best thing you can do is probably nothing. Well maybe pick up a good book, put your feet up and enjoy the ride.
Rollercoasters go up and down, some-time very fast. The ride can be frighten-ing. But no matter how terrifying they become, the only people who get killed are the ones who get off while the ride is still moving.
“Folly is joy to the senseless man, but the man of understanding goes the straight way.” Proverbs 15:21
Chuck Maher is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM practitioner specializing in
Christian values based fi nancial plan-ning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@chuckmahercfp.com, locally at (719)481-0549.
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