All your protection under one roof.

©1997 American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its SubsidiariesHome Office – Madison, WI 53783

www.amfam.comNA-07497 Rev. 1/03

Larry E Stiltner Agency481 Hwy 105 Suite 212(719) 481-8382 BusMonument, CO 80132

All your protection under one roof.

©1997 American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its SubsidiariesHome Office – Madison, WI 53783

www.amfam.comNA-07497 Rev. 1/03

Larry E Stiltner Agency481 Hwy 105 Suite 212(719) 481-8382 BusMonument, CO 80132

All your protection under one roof.

©1997 American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its SubsidiariesHome Office – Madison, WI 53783

www.amfam.comNA-07497 Rev. 1/03

Larry E Stiltner Agency481 Hwy 105 Suite 212(719) 481-8382 BusMonument, CO 80132

719-488-1400www.monumentcoins.com

monumentcoins@gmail.comIn the MONTEVERDE Center

325 2nd St. Suite U, Monument Co

Bring this ad to receive an Extra 5% when we buy your Gold

NOW OPEN

MONUMENT COINSBuy • Sell • Trade…Coins, Gold & Silver

Get TOP DOLLAR in CA$H

for your OLD GOLD Jewelry!Host a Gold Party with your Friends,

And Receive Extra Cash!!!

Al Dobrick - 30 Years Exp

24 MonthCertifi cate of Deposit

2.07% APY*

A SPECIAL BRAND OFACCOUNTS

Minimum Deposit $500.00Penalty for Early Withdrawal*Rates subject to change*APY based on quarterly compoundingAnnual Percentage Yield as of November 9, 2009

FIRST NATIONALBANK MONUMENT625 Hwy 105

Member 719-481-0008

11 MonthCertifi cate of Deposit

1.22% APY*Minimum Deposit $500.00Penalty for Early Withdrawal*Rates subject to change*APY based on quarterly compoundingAnnual Percentage Yield as of November 9, 2009

by Deborah Stumpf

SnIppeSnIppetz®

tznnInnnnnnnnnnnIIIIIIIIIpppppppppppppppp zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzOF NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY & LARKSPUR

Stroke of Genius... Continued on Page 2

SNIPPETZ GETS ASTROKE OF GENIUS

FREE WEEKLY

ISSUE 441 • APRIL 12, 2010

“Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfi es the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening – and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented.” -Arnold Palmer

Golf’s popularity has surged over the decades. Attendance at the Professional Golfers’ As-sociation tour events is more than 10 million

per year. About 500 golf courses are opened each year because of the younger generation’s growing interest. The sport is big!

Two questions that non-golfers often ask: What’s so hard about getting those little balls in the holes? And why would anyone want to try? Lugging golf clubs through a maze of green in the hot sun and trying to hit the ball just right so it lands in a small hole appears absurd to some. But to golf-ers, the game is addictive and challenging.

All eyes will be on the fi rst golf major tournament of the year – the Masters, which takes place April 8 through April 11 in Augusta, Ga. This year, the purse (total payout to top players) is $7 million.

always a better roof. GUARANTEEDTUFF ROOF

TM

REBATES UP TO $1000

FREE RAIN GUTTERSwith Complete Re-roof

Limited to $25/sq. with approved insurance claim for full roof system.Must present coupon at ti me of signing.

Not valid with any other off er. Expires 5/31/10

Min. 2000 sf. Present coupon at ti me of contract. Not valid on previousjobs or work in progress. Not valid with any other off er. Expires 5/31/10

TUFF ROOF 719-487-9000 TUFF ROOF 719-487-9000

TUFF ROOF 719-487-9000 TUFF ROOF 719-487-9000

719-487-9000 • MyTuffRoof.com

Stroke of Genius... Continued from Page 1

2

719-271-8742Almost Everything Fixed

Around the House

Free Estimates / Satisfaction Guaranteed

Licensed and Insured

Specializing in your “To Do” List

THIS WEEK IN SNIPPETZ

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2010PUBLISHED BY FUNDER ENLIGHTENING, INC.

George Wilkins - Publisher

PO Box 789 Monument, CO, 80132

(719) 487-0484email: snippetz01@gmail.com

NEXT WEEK IN SNIPPETZ

FEATURE ARTICLESTai Yi - Fuzzy Brain?... 6

Moments In Time... 8

Strange But True... 10

Senior News Line... 12

STYLE 5Kim’s Korner

REAL ESTATE 9Robin’s Rap... 9

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 10-11To Your Good Health... 11

CLASSIFIED PAGE 12GREAT BARGAINS - Find Your Treasure!

Business / Employment Opportunities

THE DINING GUIDE PAGES 13-15Comfort Foods... 14

Good Housekeeping Two... 14

Patricia’s Café... 15

Good Housekeeping One... 15

PUZZLES, TRIVIA,ENTERTAINMENT 16-17

Trivia Test • Sports Quiz • Flash Back

Super Crossword • Weekly Sudoku

Couch Theater DVD Previews

Huey’s Page (Comics)

Salome’s Stars (Weekly Horoscope)

BUSINESS AND FINANCEPAGES 18-19

Financial Focus ... 18

The Law According to Stevens ... 19

Dollars and Sense... 19

SNIPPETZ®

OF NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY & LARKSPUR

Stroke of Genius... Continued on Page 3

W H E N Q U A L I T Y C O U N T S W H E N Q U A L I T Y C O U N T S

WH

EN

Q

UA

LI

TY

C

OU

NT

S

WHEN QUALITY COUNTS WHEN QUALITY COUNTSWH

EN

Q

UA

LI

TY

C

OU

NT

S

Four-Color In-House Printingwith Direct-to-Plate Technology

Black & White and Color Copies

Graphic Design

Bringthis ad in

and receive10 Black & White

Copies or 1 Color CopyFREE

719-488-25441756 Lake Woodmoor Drive

Monument, Colorado Bindery

Advertising

Bulk Mailing

Laminating

Signs and Banners Promotional Products

Vehicle Wraps

WE’VEMOVED!

719-488-254415706

Jackson Creek Pkwy.Monument, CO

80132

SNIPPETZ FLIPS OVEROUR CROWNS OF GLORY

SNIPPETZ GETS ASTROKE OF GENIUS

Once you’ve triedour service, you’ll know

why we’re calledCUSTOMER’S CHOICECall today for a FREE quote

487-9713 or 351-7476

Golf got its start the same as baseball – take a club and swing at a ball. In both cases, the swings had to be precise, but in baseball, the batter tries to hit the ball out of the fi eld; in golf, the golfer tries to avoid hitting the ball out of the fi eld.

KOLFGolf originated in Scotland – sort of.

Although the Scots developed the game over decades, golf actually evolved from the stick-and-ball games common in the British Isles during the Middle Ages and later in France and Germany.

In the 14th century, the Dutch were playing a form of golf that involved striking a ball with sticks, which were curved at the bottom. Most of those games were played on ice, with a goal to get from point A to point B.

But the Scots played a grass stick-and-ball game in park areas. At the time, there was plenty of trading between the Dutch and the Scots, which included balls and clubs. Because of the trade relationship, it is believed the world “golf” evolved from the Dutch word for club – “kolf.”

Golf eventually had a grip on sports enthusiasts in Scot-land. In 1457, King James II of Scotland banned golf and soccer because those sports had kept his archers from their practice sessions. King James III and James IV reissued the ban in 1471 and 1491.

Despite the restriction, the game continued to soar in pop-ularity in Scotland; and, in 1744, the fi rst-known rules of

golf were put in writing in Edinburgh.

So, golf had its origins not only in Scotland but also much of the rest of Europe. However, to their credit, the Scots made one big change in the sport, and it stuck: They dug holes in the ground and made the object of the game all about getting those balls in the holes.

THE LINGOIn simple terms, golfers play either nine holes or 18; and, as the Scots decided, the goal is to sink the ball in each hole with the least amount of attempts. Those attempts are identifi ed with golfi ng lingo. A few of the recognizable:

Par: Each hole has a set number of attempts be-• fore the golfer “bogeys the hole.”

Bogey: If a golfer doesn’t get the ball in the hole • on par, it’s a bogey – or one over par; another failed at-tempt is a double bogey.

Birdie: Under “par” is a birdie. If the golfer suc-• ceeds in knocking the ball in before the last “par” attempt, it’s a birdie – one under par.

Eagle: Two strokes under par. • Hole-in-one: Every golfers dream. It’s a long •

shot, too – pun intended. To get a hole-in-one, the golfer has to sink the ball from the fi rst tee – a straight shot from point A to point B. It’s the reason car dealers are quick to donate a car for anyone who gets a hole-in-one at a golf tournament: it’s rare.

THE U.S. OPENThe U.S. Open Championship and the U.S. Amateur Championship are the oldest golf tournaments in America:

3

SNIPPETZ®

OF NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY & LARKSPUR

Stroke of Genius... Continued from Page 2

The place to turn for ShelterInsurance protection foryour auto, home, and life.

Michael D. Ahlers66 Second St. Ste. B P.O. Box 1212

Monument, CO 80132-1212(719) 481-2550 Cell: (719) 209-4534

www.shelterinsurance.com Seek Shelter Today!

JUSTIN PALMER481 Hwy 105 • Ste B - 188

Monument CO 80132Visit us at: trilakesti le.com

jp@trilakesti le.com

719 • 243 • 4817

Serving Tri-Lakes and surrounding areas with highlyprofessional and custom ti le installati on. We look forward to

working with you to add extra value to your home or businesswith beauti ful aff ordable custom ti le work.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCOMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

Repairs

CompleteShower

Remodels

Custom Kitchen

Backsplashes

Custom Shower Pans

Remodels

Ceramic

Porcelain

Natural Stone

Countertops

Floors

Walls

Coupon applicable for installs over $1,500.00Materials not included - labor only / Expires 09/15/10

$100 OFF$250 OFFANY COMPLETE

SHOWER REMODELCoupon applicable for installs over $500.00

Materials not included - labor only / Expires 09/15/10

KITCHEN BACKSPLASHINSTALL

PALMER

DIVIDEPlumbing, Heating

and Electrical• Faucet Repair• Frozen Pipes• Toilet Replacement• Sprinklers• Plumbing Leaks• Boiler Repair & Service• Garbage Disposals

• Dishwasher Replace• Dishwasher Install• Electric Switches• Electric Receptacles• Light Fixtures

And many more services!

FREE ESTIMATES NO TRIP CHARGE

Ron Li ButtiELECTRICIAN719-472-4447

Steve Li ButtiPLUMBER

719-472-4721

Stroke of Genius... Continued on Page 4

LIBERTY - FAST, FRIENDLY, GUARANTEED481 Hwy 105 W, Unit 201

Behind Domino’s PizzaMonument CO 80132

(719) 465-1153

FREE RETURNS TOUNEMPLOYED SENIORS

OVER 65!

SPECIAL APRIL HOURS: Apr. 12-14 7:00AM - 9:00PM / Apr. 15 7:00AM to Midnight

each played in 1895 during the same week on the same course in Rhode Island – the Newport Golf and Country Club.

During the fi rst U.S. Open, golfers went just four rounds of the nine-hole course, playing in one day. An Englishman, Horace Rawlins, won the fi rst Open – and received $335 in prize money. Pennies compared to today’s game.

In 2009, American Lucas Glover won the U.S. Open. His prize money: $1.35 million. The total payout was $7.5 million. The ma-jor tournament is a bit more diffi cult from Rawlins’ day. Today, players are on the course four days – 18 holes each day.

Bobby Jones, an amateur from Georgia, popularized the U.S. Open when he won it four times, from 1923 to 1930. Also bring-ing attention to the game: In 1922, the fi rst spectator tickets were sold. In 1954, the event was televised for the fi rst time; how-ever, it wasn’t until 1977 that live coverage of the last two days was shown. In 1982, all four days of the tournament were tele-vised.

From 1895 until 1910, the Scots won 12 of the fi rst 15 events. Scottish golfer Willie Anderson won the Open four times in the 1900s. Jones followed and the only other two to win the U.S. Open four times was Ben Hogan (late 40s to early 50s) and Jack Nicklaus, from 1962 to 1980. Tiger Woods has won it three times; and, as a relatively young player, he could eclipse the records.

Americans have dominated the U.S. Open since 1911 – winning it 78 times. South Af-ricans have won it fi ve times. The last Scot to win the U.S. Open was Willie MacFar-lane in 1925.

THE MAJORS

The U.S. Open is one of four majors – all are considered the most prestigious tour-naments in men’s golf. The other three include the Masters (April), the British Open (July) and the PGA Championship (August). Winning all four major tourna-ments is referred to as the “Grand Slam.” Only Bobby Jones has won all four majors in one season.

Only fi ve other players have won all four majors: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

The prestige of winning a major defi nes golfers. Nicklaus holds the current record, with 18 wins. Woods is on his heels, with 14 wins – 10 received before he turned 30. Woods is on ‘par’ to exceed Nicklaus’s re-cord.

THE GOLF HALL OF FAMEArnold Palmer, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Judy Rankin, Nancy Lopez, Tiger Woods – all wildly successful golf-ers.

Known as the Golden Bear, Nicklaus has been called the greatest “clutch” putter of all times. Nicklaus won 18 majors and 73 PGA tour events. He fi nished in the top 10

4

SNIPPETZ®

OF NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY & LARKSPUR

719-243-4817 • trilakestile.com

JUSTIN PALMER481 Hwy 105 • Ste B - 188

Monument CO 80132

REPAIRS AND PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION OF:PORCELAIN • CERAMIC • NATURAL STONE • COMPLETE SHOWER REMODELS

CUSTOM KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES • FLOORS • WALLS • COUNTERTOPS

FREE ESTIMATES • COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL

StarHandymanServices

AFFORDABLEQUALITY

Hal McGee • (719) 332-0551 • hal@starhandyman.net

• Laminate Flooring• Trim Repair & Installati on• Deck Repair & Staining• Fencing & Repairs• Painti ng (Inside)• And Much More!

FREE ESTIMATES4/30/10.

New Beads New Beads Weekly!Weekly!

www.beadcorneronline.com

total purchase!

20% OFF

Monument Plaza481 Hwy 105 #210

Monument, CO 80132(719) 487-2744

TRI-LAKES TIKI TANS"your litt le bit of Paradise in your own back yard"

Check Out Our New Merchandise Line!

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Under new Ownership and Managment!Come by and see the new look and feel at the

formerly "Heatwaves Tanning Salon"

We are located in the Monument Plaza

behind Rosie’s Diner.

HOURSMonday - Saturday: 9am – 8pm and Sunday: 10am – 7pm

Stroke of Genius... Continued from Page 3

ECLECTIC GIFTS CUSTOM FRAMING183 WASHINGTON (CORNER OF 2ND & WASHINGINGTON)

MONUMENT, CO 80132 www.bellaartandframe.com P 719.487.7691 F 719.487.7410

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10 - 6pm Saturday-10 - 4pm

BELLA ART & FRAME IS MOVING!! We will be closed from April 4 - 11

Please visit us in our new locati onat 183 Washington (corner of 2nd and Washington)

--the Heart of Historic Downtown Monument!

Watch Snippetz for ourGrand Opening Celebrati on date in May!

Location: 16575 Roller Coaster Rd.Colorado Springs, CO 80921

(Corner of Baptist Rd. &Roller Coster Rd.)

719-481-6157www.SouthwindsFineArt.com

Dates: Saturday - May 1st Sunday - May 2nd

Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

“money list” 17 consecutive years. He re-ceived two “Golfer of the Century” awards and Sports Illustrated Magazine named him “Athlete of the Decade” for the 1970s. Nicklaus was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. Nicklaus is an icon in the world of golf. Chasing him is another golf wonder: Tiger Woods.

At age 2, Tiger Woods appeared on TV for the fi rst time, putting against Bob Hope on the Mike Douglas Show. At age 3, Woods shot a 48 on nine holes; and, at age 5, he was featured in Golf Digest. He turned pro at age 21 and that same year became the youngest golfer ever to win the Masters. His fi rst year on the pro golf scene earned him the title of PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. Woods has won 95 tournaments, 71 on the PGA tour. He’s also the youngest golfer to win the Grand Slam. Last year, he was named the Associated Press “Athlete of the Year.”

The World Golf Hall of Fame is located in St. Augustine, Fla., and 131 people associ-ated with golf have achieved hall of fame status. Men and women are recognized for their positive impact on the game. They include not only professional and amateur golfers but also architects, journalists, in-novators and teachers. Golfi ng exhibits, an IMAX theatre, an 18-hole putting course and a café are all part of the World Golf Hall of Fame complex.

THE LADIESIt’s possible that women’s fi rst involve-ment with golf began with Mary, Queen

of Scots. Although the records are vague, many believe that Mary introduced the word “caddie.”

In France, where Mary grew up, military cadets carried golf clubs for royalty. Mary brought the custom to Scotland, where they adopted the word “caddie” for all who car-ried the bag for the golfers.

In 1950, women’s golf gained recognition when a few visionaries established the La-dies Professional Golf Association. It is the longest-running women’s professional sports association in the world.

The LPGA sponsors four majors every year (in past years, there were maybe two or three majors a year): the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the LPGA Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open and the RICOH British Open.

Only two players have won the • Grand Slam (winning all of the majors). Babe Zaharias won in 1950 with a total of three majors. Sandra Haynie won the Grand Slam when the LPGA had only two majors.

Six women have won the Grand • Slam throughout their careers: Pat Brad-ley, Juli Inkster, Annika Sorenstam, Louise Suggs, Karrie Webb and Mickey Wright.

The fi rst of the women’s majors • is the Kraft Nabisco Championship, sched-uled this year for April 1 through April 4. The purse: $2 million.

Possible top fi ve female golf-• ers – in order: Annika Sorenstam, Mickey Wright, Kathy Whitworth, Babe Didrick-son Zaharias and Nancy Lopez.

Stroke of Genius... Continued on Page 5

5

SNIPPETZ®: STYLE & THE LOCAL SCOOP

20%

OFF

On

e (

1)

Ite

m(E

xclud

es sa

le ite

ms)

(exp

ires 4

/30/10

)

New Furniture Arriving Daily,Just In Time For Your Remodel/Upgrade!

High End Furniture

Home Decor

Prom Dresses

Women’s Clothing

Jewelry

Name Brand Purses

Located in the Safeway Plaza

488-1170www.redouxconsignment.com

HayCo L.L.C.For All Your Hay & Straw Needs!Sm. Squares • Lg. Squares • Rounds

Alfalfa • Grass • Mixed • Straw Specializing in Excellent Quality Horse Hay

We Deliver719-339-3525

Ask About Our New Year O� er!

366 Second Street, Monument

719.487.7767 www.FloorsandWindows.com

Specializing in:Hardwood • Laminate • Vinyl

Lighting • Blinds • Drapes • Shutters Carpet • Tile CountertopsArea Rugs • Natural Stone

We Bring the Showroom to You.®Why run all over town?

Expires: 1/31/08Present this certifi cate to your Nationwide Floor and Window Coverings Designer prior to placingyour order. Only one coupon per family. Off er good for window covering of equal or lesser value.

145429

ASK USABOUT

OURFREE

FINANCING!

HARDWOOD SALE: #2 RED OAKInstall and Finish - only $5.99 per sq. ft.!

366 Second St.Monument

719-487-7767

www.FlooringandDesignCenter.com

KIMS

KORNERby Kim Carson

Like to know more?Kim can be reached

at 719-487-7767

Now let’s talk about mixing patterns. I know many people love to see different patterns

used in a room because they have a motion to them. Solids are just kind of solid, but pattern is motion, but to mix pattern, we have to follow some rules. Here is the recipe card for mixing patterns.

There are three things you need to know for two patterns to work well together. The fi rst is the scale. Let’s take a fl oral for example. I could use a large fl oral and mix it with a small fl oral. They could be complementary in that same room because they are of different scale, but I could also take a big fl oral and mix it with a stripe. I could mix all sorts of patterns together, but they’re not going to be of the same scale, and the reason why is that they both can’t be the stars. One has precedence and the others will follow. So vary your scale. Don’t put two patterns of the same size in the room. They’re going to fi ght.

The second thing that has to happen when mixing patterns is making sure your patterns have color connectors. Color connectors is a fancy word meaning a relationship based on color. The fi rst rule had to do with pattern, a relationship of pattern, but our second one has to do with relationship of color. Now from one pattern to the other, the connectors would be two to three colors. They don’t have to be the exact color, no “matchy-matchy” please, but give them a correlation or a relationship of being from the same family.

Now the third one is probably the hardest for you to fi gure out, but again, let’s make it simple, and that is proportion. If you’ve ever walked into somebody’s home or room that has more than one print in it and your eyes are just bombarded by everything you see and your eyes don’t know what to look at. It’s just bombarding you with the colors and the patterns. What they’ve probably missed is the proportion part of it.

So let’s say we’re going to use this fl oral as our star pattern in the room. That

makes my little fl oral a complementary fabric or a secondary fabric. It’s not the star. So if I’m going to mix these two prints in the room, I’m going to take my star and use it two-thirds, and then use my little fl oral only one-third. So if we’re doing a bedroom let’s use the large fl oral on our bed covering and our drapery and use the little fl oral maybe as the dust ruffl e or maybe upholster the headboard, or how about covering a slipper chair and doing a couple of pillows on the bed? So, when somebody walks into that room because you followed the proportion, their eyes will go to what you want them to see and that is certainly the star of the room.

Now, that works great if you have just two fabrics, but let’s say you have three fabrics. You have a large fl oral, a small fl oral and a plaid. Having three patterns changes the proportion. Now it’s going to be 60, 30 and 10. We still don’t use any two fabrics in equal proportion and if a fourth pattern is added, it would then change the proportion again. Each time going down just a little bit to make sure that you’ve got one pillow in that favorite toile you want to add in that room. Your eyes still go to what you want people to see, and by following the proportion rule, you can mix as many patterns as you want and it’s going to be harmonious.

So remember, when you start to decorate your room, your fi rst step is your road map print. This print will tell you what colors to incorporate and how best to combine three colors and if your room will be more dressy or casual depending on the amount of texture or sheen your print has. Finally, keep in mind the scale and proportion of your patterns so there is one “star” pattern in your room that is used the most.

Courtesy of Sally Morse“Ten Steps To A Perfect Room”

COULD THAT ROOM BE

MINE?Part 2 of 2

Stroke of Genius... Continued from Page 4

GOLF FACTS AND TRIVIAThere are many organizations, golfers and fans driving the game.

The PGA is a nonprofi t organiza-• tion promoting golf. It was founded in April 1916, and today boasts the “largest work-ing sports organization in the world.” The PGA sponsors four golf events: the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Champi-onship, the Ryder Cup and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

Golfer Gene Sarazen invented the • “sand wedge” in 1930. The club is used to hit the ball from a sand trap. Sarazen won 39 PGA tournaments and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. Woods are used for long shots from the tees or fairway. Putters are usually used on the green.

In 1946, Patty Berg won the fi rst • U.S. Women’s Open. She was a founding member of the LPGA. Named “Woman Athlete of the Year” in 1938, 1942 and 1955 by the Associated Press, Berg won 57 events on the LPGA and WPGA circuit throughout her career.

In 1967, Arnold Palmer became • the fi rst golfer to reach $1 million in career earnings on the PGA tour. Palmer’s rivalry with Jack Nicklaus in the 1960s brought worldwide attention to golf.

In September 2004, Vijay Singh • replaced Tiger Woods as the top golfer in

the Offi cial World Golf Rankings, end-ing Wood’s reign of more than fi ve years. Singh was named the 2004 PGA Tour Player of the Year.

The game of golf has long been • associated with the rich and famous. Even in 1998, a study by the National Golf Foundation found that the annual income of golfers was $68,209.

Tom Watson won a record six • PGA tournaments in one year.

Art Wall, Jr., holds the record for • most holes-in-one during a career - 46. He died at the age of 77 in 2001.

The “green jacket” presented to • the winner of the Masters each year is a tradition that dates back to 1937. That year, club members wore green jackets during the tournament so fans could easily iden-tify them for answering questions, etc. The green jacket rapidly became a symbol of membership in the exclusive Augusta club – and later a symbol of greatness to the Masters Tournament winner.

FUN STUFFComedian/actor Leslie Nielsen •

scored huge sales when he released his “Bad Golf Made Easy” instructional video for golfers.

Club members at the Masters are • well known for sipping mint juleps. More mint juleps are served at the Masters than any other tournament.

In 1991, when Chi Chi Rodri-• guez lost to Jack Nicklaus at the U.S. Se-nior Open, he said, “the Bear crushed the Mouse.”

6

SNIPPETZ®: THE LOCAL SCOOP

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH HEALING, LLC

turbanek1@msn.com • www.empowermentthroughhealing.com • Monument, CO

Tai Yi Energy Practitioner - Tami Urbanek

Under mental, emotional, or physical stress? Low immune system? Anxiety? Depression? Lack of focus?

Tai Yi means Supreme Movement and is an ancient form of Chinese energy work that is similar to acupuncture and can assist in many ailments.

719-641-2017Making New Choices to Create a New Reality

FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH SESSION

Many use the words brain and mind interchangeably. However, the two words are separate. We use our brain to carry out functions within the body and parts of the brain hold memories and behaviors. We use our mind to hold onto beliefs, thoughts, feelings, memories, and to form choices and behaviors. The mind is a powerful tool that can create joy or deny joy in our lives.

Our mind can work in accordance with our survival techniques. For ex-ample, if a traumatic event happened at a young age or even adolescence, the person may suppress it com-pletely to the point that the person carries NO memory of the event at all. The mind would do this out of survival. The person can hold onto the fear that if the memory were to surface, it would create so much pain that it would feel unbearable. How-ever, suppression does carry conse-quences.

If we are suppressing information and/or memories, it creates a slow response from the brain. The chem-icals in the brain will no longer be produced and utilized at an appropri-ate level. This will result in a depres-sion and one may feel the need to medicate with prescription medica-tions or self-medicate through sub-stance abuse.

If one is suppressing memories, he or

TAI YI -FUZZY BRAIN?

she may suffer from headaches, in ad-dition to depression. The depression can be mild or severe and some may carry the depression for so long, they no longer know they are depressed…until the depression is lifted they and feel the difference.

Another consequence of suppression is holding toxins in the body and the brain. The toxins can get in the way of clear thinking, using common sense, and understanding the real issues that need to be addressed. In addition, the depression can create a feeling of hopelessness and lack of direction. The depression covers up the fear and possibly the anger. The fear and the anger can get in the way of identifying one’s true purpose and passion for life. It also can get in the way of the person fulfi lling his or her passion.

One Tai Yi exercise/treatment for this issue is Stagnant Pond of the Brain. Stagnant Pond of the Brain utilizes Rosemary Oil under the nose to as-sist with the treatment. The treatment will assist with the brain, memories, headaches, suppressed abuse, and slow responses from the brain. It also helps cleanse toxins by purging the brain and assists ones who may lack common sense. The Tai Yi practitio-ner can assist the individual with un-derstanding the information that will surface with this exercise.

Tami Urbanek

For more Tai Yi exercises andTai Yi History, visit:

www.empowermentthroughhealing.com

Expert Hair Stylists

Walk-ins Welcome • (719) 481-3265251 North Front St. #5 , Monument

next to the Coffee Cup Cafe

Weekly drawing for a FREE HAIRCUT with this ad(New Clients Only)

$25OFF

HAIR COLOR& PERMSBy Karey

Owner/StylistNew Clients Only

• Extensions• Great Cuts• Hi-lites• Low-lites

READY FOR A NEW LOOK?

JW Kelley

Colorado Springs’ own...Colonel, Anestheti st,

Author of

To order your copy:Amazon.comjwkelley.com

BluewaterPressLLC

Alpaca Boutique and Ranch

Rene Beshear (719) 232-850919850 Beacon Lite Rd. Monument • peakranchalpacas.com

• Tours• Exquisite Yarns• Outerwear• Felting Classes

OPEN SATURDAY'S 10-4

ALP

ACA

:FIREWOOD FIRE SALE!!

END OF SEASONFIREWOOD BLOWOUT!!

THIS IS THE TIME FOR HUGE FIREWOOD SAVINGS!

PLEASE CALL FOR SPECIAL RATES... (719) 491-4811

SNIPPETZ®: THE LOCAL SCOOP

7

Buxton & Luther, P.C. is anexperienced and respected personal

injury law fi rm dedicated to protecti ngthe rights of persons injured

due to the negligence of others.

Tim Buxton

In practi ce for over 20 years Extensive courtroom experience Served 11 years in the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate General

Sommer Luther

In practi ce for over 6 years.Board Member – Colorado Trial Lawyers Associati on

Let the experienced Denver & Colorado Springs personal injury att orneys of Buxton & Luther examine your case and explain your opti ons. You do not have to face your injury or your fi nancial worries alone. Allow the

team of att orneys at Buxton & Luther to be on your side.

AUTO ACCIDENTS

Car Crash InjuriesHit and Run

Commercial VehiclesMotorcycle WrecksInsurance Disputes

PREMISES LIABILITY

Slip and FallConstructi on Defect

Negligent Care

PERSONAL INJURY

Bike AccidentDog Bites

Pedestrian AccidentsWrongful Death

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

MisdiagnosisBirth Trauma

Inappropriate TreatmentNegligent Procedure

Denver Injury Law Offi ce

7375 East Orchard,Suite 300

Greenwood Village,Colorado 80111

Phone: (800) 435-0586Fax: (888) 543-0928

Email:Denver@BuxtonLuther.com

Colorado SpringsInjury Law Offi ce

1230 Tenderfoot Hill Road,Suite 305

Colorado Springs,Colorado 80906

Phone: (719) 471-2104 Fax: (888) 543-0928

Email:ColoradoSprings@BuxtonLuther.com

Contact The Injury Law Offi ce of Buxton & Luther, P.C.for a free case evaluati on

8

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS - THEY MAKE SNIPPETZ® POSSIBLE!

SAFE • CLEAN • SECURE Double J

Judi & Jeff Havens - Owners6470 Walker Road • Colorado Springs

By Appointment: 495-1774

Owners on Site- 24 Hour -

Supervision

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY

VACATIONS EARLY

• Reasonable Rates• Large/Indoor Heated Runs• Elevated Dog Beds• Overnight/Long Term

• Catering to Special Diets & Other Needs• Multi Pet Discounts for Pet Roommates

County Line Rd.

✪Walker Rd.Hwy. 105

Hodgen Rd.Hw

y. 83

Thom

pson

Rd.

Blac

k Fo

rest

Rd.

DoubleJ

ConvenientLocation

DOGBoarding Kennel

QUALITY GOODS & SERVICES

A CUT ABOVEDRYWALL

When You Want It Done Right...The First Time!

Drywall Patches,

Repair andTexturing

• No Job Too Small• Free Estimates

• Reasonable Rates• 25 Years of Experience

Call Mark Today!

Home: 719-481-0509Cell: 719-237-9277

THE PLACE FOR GREATBIRTHDAY GIFTS

FREE Gift Wrapping

Unique HandcraftedDollhouses & Accessories

for the Discriminating “Mini-Home Owner”

Both stores conveniently located at274 Washington Street, Historic Monument

481•1361

NOW OPEN MONDAYS!

PO Box 863Monument, CO 80132

Barbara Oakley719-488-2119

TRI-LAKES &GLENEAGLEWELCOMING

• On April 12, 1633, physicist and astrono-mer Galileo Galilei is ordered to turn him-self in to begin trial for the second time for holding the belief that the Earth revolves around the Sun. It took more than 300 years for the Church to admit that Galileo was right and to clear his name of heresy.

• On April 13, 1742, George Friedrich Handel’s “Messiah” premieres in Dublin. Although singing the oratorio has become a Christmas tradition, the “Messiah” made its world premiere during the Christian season of Lent. Handel composed the score for “Messiah” in just 24 days.

• On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln succumbs to a gunshot wound in-fl icted by an assassin the night before, and he is pronounced dead at 7:22 a.m. Dur-ing the autopsy, Mary Lincoln sent the sur-geons a note requesting they cut a lock of Lincoln’s hair for her.

• On April 14, 1912, just before midnight in the North Atlantic, the RMS Titanic fails to divert its course from an iceberg, rup-

tures its hull and begins to sink. The Titan-ic’s hull was divided into 16 compartments that were presumed to be watertight, and the ship was considered unsinkable.

• On April 16, 1947, in Texas City’s port on Galveston Bay, a fi re aboard the French freighter Grandcamp ignites ammonium nitrate, causing a massive blast that de-stroys much of the city and takes nearly 600 lives. The fi re department tried to douse the fl ames, but the ship was so hot that the water from their fi re hoses instant-ly vaporized.

• On April 17, 1964, the Ford Mustang is offi cially unveiled by Henry Ford II at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. The car debuted that same day, and almost 22,000 Mustangs were immediately snapped up by buyers. Named for a World War II fi ghter plane, the fi rst models car-ried a starting price tag of around $2,300.

• On April 18, 1983, Joan Benoit wins her second Boston Marathon in the women’s division with a time of 2:22:43. The inau-gural Boston Marathon was run on April 19, 1897, and was a men-only event until 1972, when women were offi cially allowed to compete.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

MOMENTS IN TIMETHE HISTORY CHANNEL

Santa Fe Trail Jewelry 719-481-0250

125 2nd St.Historic Monument

Are you looking for jewelry that is an expression of who you are?

Come in today and discover designs that have energy and soul,

jewelry that true artisans have created just for you!

www.TrollbeadsTrail.com

SANTA FE TRAIL JEWELRY

9

SNIPPETZ®: REAL ESTATE

RobynGraham

Certified Luxury Home Specialist Certified Distressed Property Expert

Quality Service CertifiedAccreditted Buyer’s Rep. Graduate RE Institute

HOME BUYERS!The $8000 Homebuyer TaxCredit has been extended ! Contract by May 1st and close by June 30th !

Call me to find out how you can qualify!

Luxury Living in Woodmoor !6 Bedrm, 4 Bath, 3 Car $540,000

Large Corner Lot; Incredible View ofPikes Peak from Master ! New Coated

Steel Roof! Walk to Woodmoor CountryClub; Gas Log Frplc; Radiant Floor Heat;

Pella Windows; Hardwood Floors;Granite Countertops; Jetted Tub; Wet

Bar; Hot Tub; Auto Sprinklers

Tuscan Home in Wissler Ranch!5 Bedrm, 5 Bath, 3 Car $625,000'98 Parade of Homes Winner; 3 Acres;

Huge Stone Fireplace Wall; Wood BeamClngs; Granite & Stone in GourmetKitchen; Romantic Master Suite w/

Fireplace; 5 pc Bath w/ Jetted Tub and 2 person shower; Walk-Out; Wet Bar;

Workout Rm/ Theater; A/C; Alarm

719-216-4421

Price Just Reduced !

UNDER CONTRACT !

Search Tri-Lakes Homes for Sale -- including Foreclosures!

www.TriLakesMLS.info

To see MLS Info and Virtual Tours for the Listings below, go to:www.MyListingsOnline.com

New Coated Steel Roof !

South Woodmoor Gem!5 Bedrm, 5 Bath, 3 Car $516,900Beautiful Views! .97 Acres; IncredibleCondition! New Roof; New Windows;

Vaulted Ceilings; Gas Log Frplc; GourmetKitchen with Granite and Travertine;

Up-graded Appliances; Hardwood Flrs; 2 Dry Bars; Rec Rm; Master on Main;

5pc Bath; Deck; Security; Gazebo

UNDER CONTRACT !

Investor’s DREAM! Monument3 Bedrm, 3 Bath, 2 Car $190,000

Vaulted Ceilings; Gas Log Frplc;Kitchen w/ Walk-out to Backyard,

perfect for BBQing; Wood Floors onMain; Beautiful Mtn Views; Lrg

Soaking Tub; Unfinished Basementcan have one Bedrm & Family Rm;

Landscaped w/ Auto Sprinklers

New Roof !

Incredible Views!

Frank Lloyd Wright Style Home!2 Bedrm, 1 Bath, 1 Car $173,000Open Architecture; Wood-Burning

Frplc; Lrg Windows; HardwoodFloors; Wood Cabinetry; Nostalgic

Tile-Work in Kitchen; Beautifully land-scaped with a pond and bridge in theback yard; Flagstone Entry & Patio;

(Landscape Allowance for Front)

UNDER CONTRACT !

Great for 1st Time Homebuyer!3 Bedrm, 1 Bath, 1 Car $125,000

Clean and Ready to Move Into!Wood-Burning Frplc; HardwoodFloors throughout (even under carpet areas); Antique Dining

Room Chandelier; LandscapedFront and Back; Shed; RV Parking;

Easy Walk to Citidel Mall

Article by Robyn GrahamKeller Williams

Real Estate, LLC

Spring CleaningChecklist - Part 1

“The Kitchen”

LIBRARY OF ALL PAST ARTICLES:www.SpringsRealtyTalk.com

For further information, please feel free to call Robyn Graham at Keller Williams Real Estate 719-216-4421

or email Homes@RobynGraham.com

REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER

Defrost FreezerThrow away unwanted leftovers and jars of condiments never usedClean inside of Re-frigerator and Freezer with Baking Soda SolutionGroup like productstogetherWipe down outside of Refrigerator and Freezer

CABINETS / PANTRYRemove all items, shelfby shelf, and Wipe ShelvesToss Expired FoodsGroup like items

DRAWERS / COUNTERSEmpty Drawers one by one and wipe outOrganize like items, giveextra items to charity andtoss broken items

FLOORSSweep / Dust MopPut an old sock on a stick and clean underRefrigeratorWet MopWax

When you’re all done, cele-brate with a Hot Bath and acup of Hot Chocolate!!!!

DUSTAbove the Doors and DoorframesAbove the CabinetsShelvesCountertopsChairs and StoolsWindow SillsBaseboardsLight Fixtures (Clean outthe Bugs!)Houseplants (Leavesand Containers)

VACUUMStove VentsRefrigerator Coils

WASHAll Dishes, Cups, Glasses, etc. in theCupboards (you can runeverything through thedishwasher one cabinetat a time)Stovetop, Coils, Grills, Etc. / Inside and Outsideof OvenClean out filter at bottomof the DishwasherScrub top, bottom, sidesand insides of Microwave Oven, Toaster Oven, andall Appliances in theCupboards and PantryUse a Disinfecting Cleaner in the bottom ofthe TrashcanWash the Windows inside and outScrub Sink last

10

SNIPPETZ® THE LOCAL SCOOP / HEALTH

Samantha Weaver

• It was 19th-century French author Pierre-Jules Renard who made the fol-lowing sage observation about his craft: “Literature is an occupation in which you have to keep proving your talent to people who have none.”

• Guinness, that notoriously dark and bitter Irish brew, contains fewer calories than skim milk or orange juice. Stout for breakfast, anyone? • Lawmakers in Phoenix once saw fi t to make it illegal to walk through a hotel lobby while wearing spurs.

• It’s hard to imagine what life was like before the widespread availability of re-frigeration, isn’t it? Some people have decided to fi nd out -- and you might be surprised at how many. Although 99.5 percent of all households in the Unit-ed States have a refrigerator, that still means that more than 1.5 million house-holds are fridge-less.

• Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel, famed inventor of dynamite and originator of the Nobel Prizes, could speak fi ve languages fl uently by the time he was 17 years old.

• Finland has more islands than any oth-er country in the world.

• Those who study such things claim that the hair on people of European descent tends to whorl in a counterclockwise fashion, while on most Japanese people it whorls in the opposite direction.

• It seems that Warren G. Harding, the

RE-OPENING SPECIAL 10% OFF (exp. date 6/30/10)

I will be re-opening in the month of April. Call today for an appointment or consultation. I look forward to keeping your skin beautiful and younger looking.

MAGALY’S SKIN CAREDEAR CLIENTS, NEIGHBORS

AND FRIENDS...

• Classic European Facials• Anti-Aging Facials • Hydrating Facials• Acne Facial Treatments• Peels And Microdermabrasion Treatments

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me... I am here to help you!

R. Magaly NegronLicensed Esthetician

719-238-8515

29th president of the United States, was something of a gambler. During one hand of poker he bet the White House china -- and lost it.

• The Australia Zoo was recently the site of an attempted escape -- by a 137-pound orangutan named Karta. The ingenious primate evidently short-circuited the electric fence around her enclosure us-ing a stick, then stacked up more sticks to climb over the fence.

• The English word “gelatin” comes from the French for “edible jelly.”

***

Thought for the Day: “What sane per-son could live in this world and not be crazy?” -- Ursula K. Le Guin

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

THE PALMER LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

“THE EVOLUTION OF THE DENVER & NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD”

Join the Palmer Lake Historical Soci-ety on Thursday, April 15, at 7:00 PM at the Palmer Lake Town Hall for a

fascinating evening and learn about early railroading in the Front Range Region. Howard Noble of the Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation will present an informative discussion of some of the no-table early railroads in Eastern Colorado.

The Denver & New Orleans Railroad was started in 1881. The original charter was to build a railroad connection from Den-ver to the Gulf of Mexico. The charter was later changed to instead building a connec-tion with the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway, which was building northwest from Fort Worth, Texas. The railroad was built from Denver to Pueblo, Colorado. The Denver, Texas and Fort Worth Rail-road was organized to build south from the Denver & New Orleans at Pueblo. Eventu-ally, these railroad lines were merged into the Colorado Southern Railroad and the Cheyenne and Northern Railway to form the Union Pacifi c, Denver and Gulf Rail-road. For local railroad buffs, Mr. Noble will also discuss the interesting history of how the Santa Fe Railroad came to Palmer

Lake.

This program is free to the public. Refresh-ments will be served. Visit our website at www.palmerdividehistory.org.

Doors open at 6:30pm.

The Palmer Lake Town Hall is located at 66 Lower Glenway Street, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.

TRI-LAKES CARESHOSTS COMMUNITY

OPEN HOUSE

Tri-Lakes Cares invites the public to their Community Open House Art Exhibit and Sale on Saturday, May

15 from 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m.

Sample local wines and appetizers while you view, and perhaps purchase, the beau-tiful paintings of local artist, John De Francesco, with 100% of the sale proceeds directly benefi ting Tri-Lakes Cares. Mr. De Francesco will also be in attendance to answer any questions and give a brief painting demonstration.

For more information please go to www.tri-lakescares.org or call 719.481.4864.

11

SNIPPETZ® HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Bonnie B. Baswell, M.D.Eric L. Caplan, M.D.Kathy Warner, PA-C

Specialized Adult and Pediatric

Allergy and Asthma Care

Now in Monument

Enjoy the Beauty of Colorado Without the Sneeze or the Wheeze.

Individualizedtreatment for:

Nasal AllergiesChronic Sinusitis

Food AllergyHives

EczemaAsthma

Including Allergy Injections

719-592-1365www.csallergy.com

550 Highway 105Monument, CO 80132Wednesday Afternoons

At the Medical Centernext to Safeway

WARTS OFTENFADE ON

THEIR OWNDEAR DR. DONOHUE: Would you address plantar warts? I’ve been told they’re from a virus in the body and that nothing can be done for them or keep them from recurring. Is this so? -- D.W.

ANSWER: All warts, wherever they are, come from an infection with one of the more than 100 human papillomaviruses -- HPV. Individual members of the HPV family have a preference for particular body sites. Some head for the soles of the feet to cause plantar warts. “Plantar” is derived from a Latin word meaning “sole of the foot.”

If a plantar wart isn’t kicking up a fuss, it can be left alone. It’s not going to do any harm. Many such warts disappear without any treatment. Some can return, and there is not a whole lot to do about preventing a second visit.

However, there is much to do about a plantar wart that hurts. The method chosen for wart removal must not leave a scar. A scar on the bottom of the foot causes more trouble than does a wart.

Look on the shelves of any drugstore for wart-removal products that contain sali-cylic acid, and follow the directions for application carefully. Be patient. It takes more than one application to get rid of the wart.

Duct tape sometimes works. That’s right -- duct tape, the tape you buy in a hard-ware store. Cover the wart with a piece of it for six days. Remove the tape, soak

the foot and then gently rub the wart with a pumice stone, obtainable in drugstores. Reapply the tape after 12 hours. You might have to repeat this procedure for two months before the wart leaves.

If home remedies bring no success, the family doctor can step in with more in-volved treatments.

***

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For the past six months, I have had no energy. I teach third grade. My doctor checked my thy-roid gland, and it turns out it’s not work-ing well. I am now taking replacement thyroid hormone. How long does it take for me to recover my former energy? Also, my cholesterol was high. Is that part of this deal? -- M.O.

ANSWER: It can take three to six months for your hormone level to reach a normal plateau. That’s when you’ll feel like your old self again. A person with low thyroid hormone often has a rise in blood cho-lesterol. The level will fall as soon as the replacement hormone is working.

The booklet on thyroid problems dis-cusses both under- and overactive thy-roid glands. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 401W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. En-close a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recip-ient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

***

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What causes skin tags? They hang from my neck and under my arms. -- D.H.

ANSWER: Their cause isn’t known. Your doctor can clip them off without any fuss. By age 69, 60 percent of us have one or more of them.

***

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

(c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc.

All Rights Reserved

RONA’S ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

Rona (Ronghua) BianM.D. from China

26 Years of ExperienceLicensed Acupuncturist& Chinese Herbologist

PAIN RELIEF:Back Pain • Neck Pain

Arthriti s • Sciati ca • Migraines Fibromyalgia • Carpal Tunnel

Rotator Cuff • TMJ

WEIGHT LOSS:Great Weight Loss Success

Control Appeti teNatural Relaxing Treatment

More Energy • Maintain Health

Most Insurance Accepted

6665 Delmonico Dr • Suite E • Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (Take Woodmen Rd. west off I-25. Veer left whereRockrimmon Blvd Begins. Turn into the plaza at the southeast corner of Rockrimmon Blvd and Delmonico Dr.)

(719) 528-6285 • www.ronaacupuncture.com

FREEIniti al Consultati on

and40% OFF1st Acupuncture Treatment

with coupon only. Expires May 31, 2010

20% OFFWeight Loss

Acupuncture TreatmentCan not be combined with other off ers.with coupon only. Expires May 31, 2010

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Life is Better at REPS!

Join Today and Save Up to 30%! 6-Months $149 *Add 2nd Family Member for Only $99 Includes FREE Orientation with a Certified Trainer (Retail Value $60)!

Unlimited Access to Group Exercise (Pilates, Yoga, Step, Zumba™, Senior Fitness) FREE Spinning® Classes (New Virtual Reality Spinning® on Demand) FREE Wireless Intranet Services Personal Attention at a Fraction of the Cost of Big Box Gyms Discounts on Personal Training Packages and Specialty Services

1728 Lake Woodmoor Drive (Located Next to the Public Library)

Call Now! $481-9021 www.REPSPt.org

Jump Start Personal Training – 3 Sessions / $99

1728 Lake Woodmoor Drive(Located Next to the Public Library)

Call Now! 481-9021www.REPSPt.org

12

SNIPPETZ® CLASSIFIED

QualityImport Service

Specializing inSUBARU Repairs

719.488.6729707 County Line Rd.

Palmer Lake, CO

AUTO SALES AUTO REPAIR AUTO REPAIR

GOOD ON MOST VEHICLES EXCLUDING DIESEL

LUBE, OILAND

FILTER CHANGESPECIAL

$7.00 OFF

ANYOIL CHANGE

MONUMENT • SAFEWAY CENTER • 488-2299WITH THIS COUPON

SNIPPETZ®

CLASSIFIED6 LINES • Only $5 A Week

(minimum 5 weeks)

Call: 719-487-0484Snippetz

® Classifi ed ads will run a minimum of fi ve consecutive weeks unless otherwise ar-ranged. Classifi ed ads must be received no later than Wednesday before 12:00 pm in order to ap-pear in the following week’s issue. We reserve the right to refuse or edit ads for any reason deemed necessary.

Ads must be submitted by E-mail or U.S. Mail

E-mail: snippetz01@gmail.com

or

Funder Enlightening, Inc.PO Box 789

Monument, CO 80132

Visa / Mastercard / Check

SUBARUS!

We specialize in used,reconditioned and current model

FOR SALE

EVENT PLANNING

237-0796 • 440-9489

JADE

• Birthdays• Graduations• Weddings• Anniversaries• Retirement

• Fourth of July• Thanksgiving• Christmas• Hanukkah• Easter

Whole PartyPlanning or Just

a Little HelpResources

Reasonable RatesReferences

It doesn’t take much for my geneal-ogy bug to rise again, and I’m not the only one. What’s re-ignited my

interest this time is a quotation I found online: To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root.

Going on vacation to hunt for our roots is becoming very popular among seniors, but a genealogy vacation isn’t something you can do on the spur of the moment. You need to plan far ahead.

For a successful trip, have a goal in mind, whether it’s to research a cer-tain person or just to see what other family information you can fi nd.

Look into genealogy-specifi c tours, especially if you’re going to a for-eign country. Translators will come in handy, and they’ll know details about the area. Check the genealogy tours by European Focus (www.european-focus.com). It will even do the pho-tography for you! Elderhostel, now

called Exploritas (www.exploritas.org), sponsors trips around the world.

Also consider a visit to the National Archives in Washington, D.C.If you go, take copies of all of your records, not the originals. That name jotted on a scrap of paper might be the key to your research. Also, take along two digital cameras with extra mem-ory. Take a handful of memory sticks and put the photos on those as dupli-cates. Mail them back to yourself, just in case.

If it’s not possible for you to travel, or if your family tree is already com-pleted, there are still ways for you to stay active in genealogy and help oth-ers at the same time. Consider teach-ing a how-to genealogy class. Hunt for genealogy books at fl ea markets and yard sales. Look at the index: Is your family listed?

When complete records are unavail-able, sometimes it’s enough to go visit the general area where our ancestors once lived.

Matilda Charles regrets that she can-not personally answer reader ques-tions, 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 col-umnreply@gmail.com.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

GENEALOGYVACATIONSNintendo Wii’s - $150

Vizio LCD HD TV’s - $295Apple iPod Touch’s - $150

http://www.PikesPeakTraders.com

(719) 694-3760 Locally owned and operated

HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNERReduced to $330,099.00. 4830 Templeton Gap Road, Colorado Springs 80918. 3627 sq ft home. Selling below appraisal. 6 BdRm, 3 1/2 bath, 3 car garage. A must see. (719) 592-1385

REAL ESTATEFOR SALE

ACCOUNTANTTHE WALSH COMPANY

430 Beacon Lite Road #155 Monument 481-6555 - walshtaxco@aol.com

Individual and Business Tax Returns. Payroll, bookkeeping and fi nancial

statement accounting services.

HELP WANTED

PINZ is in need of a nighttime porter. Responsibilities include pin chasing,

busing tables, cleaning and other duties at the request of the Manager on Duty.

Must be self-directed and self-motivated and a high-school graduate or GED.

Stop by PINZ to fi ll out an application. 855 Highway 105, Palmer Lake.

SERVICES

EVENT SERVICES

OLHAUSEN POOL TABLEDisassembled. Excellent Cond.

$750.00

COLLEGE ROOM FRIDGE11.5 cu. ft. $50.00

Call: 719-337-3474

BOUNCE HOUSE RENTAL Church events,school events,

family bbq and birthday parties Prices starting at $95

Bounce house slide combo only $200719-659-6318 ask for Kyle

www.coloradobouncehouse.comWE HAVE FULL LIABILITY INSURANCE!

THE UPS STORE HAS NEW OWNERS...AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY!

• UPS Shipping • Packaging Services • Copying, Finishing & Printing Services

• Mailbox Services • Freight Services • Offi ce Supplies

• Packaging & Moving Supplies • Mail Services • Notary Services

This coupon valid at:

COLOR COPIES(8.5x11, single sided, white 28# paper)

590 Highway 105Monument, CO 80132

719.487.1730 TEL719.487.1731 FAX

Safeway Shopping Center

Salon 105 • 47 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 • 719-488-0105

INTRODUCING...KATHY CORIA

18 Years experience in the Tri-Lakes area. Back aft er being gone

5 years -at Salon 105.

Call forAppointments

MELISSACHAPMAN

Expert in colorand updo.

Special occasion styles.

Call for anAppointment at

Salon 105

HAIRPLAY SALON Is looking for Full or Part-time

stylists for booth rental.1st MONTH FREE!

Call Brynn at:(719) 651-9073

4 BR, 4 BA TOWNHOMEFOR RENT

Fully furnished and decorated. One car attached garage. Mini-mum one year lease. End unit, A/C, views. Would consider rent to own for the right buyer.

Call Michael at 719-338-7028.

2 BR, 2 BA TOWNHOMEFOR RENT

Fully furnished and decorated. Two car garage. Minimum one year lease. End unit. Would consider rent to own for the right buyer.

Call MIchael at 719-338-7028.

FOR RENT

13

SNIPPETZ® LOCAL SCOOP / DINING GUIDE

ERIC’SEEERICRICRIC

MONUMENTMMONUMENTONUMENTONUMENT

GRILLECASUAL AMERICAN

Exceeding Your Expectations!

SEE OUR MENU ON OUR WEBSITE: www.ericsmonumentgrille.com

TRY ONE OF OURNEW LUNCH SPECIALS!

11:00 to 2:00PM

SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFETWith Omelets, Waffl es and Eggs Benedict

Cooked To Order

$12.95

(Includes Beverage)

Breakfast ItemsServed All Day & Night

HAPPY HOURS4PM - 7PM / MONDAY - FRIDAY

Draft Beers $2.50 - $3.50Wines (All Wines $1.00 OFF During Happy Hours)

Liquors (All Single Shot Well Drinks) $2.50Margaritas (Home made Pre-mix) $2.00

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!Mon-Sat - 10:00AM - 10:00PM

Sunday - 9:00AM - 3:00PM

PRIVATE ROOMSeats up to 44

NO ROOM CHARGE

HOLD YOUR COMPANY,CLUB OR FAMILY

LUNCHEONS/DINNERS HERE!

OFF SITE CATERINGAvailable for your events

Go to: www.ericsmonumentgrille.comfor additi onal informati on

(719) 594-43001455 Cipriani Loop

Monument, Co 80132

FREE WiFi available for our customers

Ice Cream Makerfor a Day

Looking for a special way to celebrate your

child‛s birthday?

WE HAVE IT!!

Your child and guests will make their own ice cream. One deliciouslearning experience!

Our gelato and ice cream is handmade every day in our store with the

freshest, locally sourced ingredientsand our gelato ingredients are

imported from Italy.

PIKES PEAK ICE CREAM & GELATO481 Highway 105, Unit # 208

Monument, CO 80132Tel: (719) 313-9484

htt p://www.PikesPeakIceCream.com

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

Mon-Thurs ---- 2PM - 8PMFri & Sat ---- 12PM - 9PM

Sun ---- 12PM - 6PM

We cater holiday parti es,off er fundraising opportuniti es for

schools, sports teams and civic groups and now have holiday ice cream cakes

and gelato pies.

off er fundraising opportuniti es for schools, sports teams and civic groups and now have holiday ice cream cakes

BeginningMonday, April 12

we will be offeringhandspun milkshakes,

malts & fl oats....

all made withour fresh,

handmade ice cream!

Jeff Burum CPA, MBA LLC ♦accounting & Income TaX♦

♦Payroll♦ ♦Financial planning♦

~ $25 OFF ~ INDIVIDUAL 1040 FORM

OR ~ $25 FOR REFERRALS ~

SHOW COUPON UPON MEETING/CONSULTATION

16055 Old Forest Pt. Ste. 300 Monument, CO 80132

(Phone) 719.488.5637 ~ 719.488.5651 (Fax) www.JeffBurum.com ~ jbcpa_co@hotmail.com

Roth Conversion

Seminar

04/8/10 11:30-1:00

New Business Start-Up Seminar

04/13/10 11:30-1:00

Life Stages: A Financial Planning

Seminar

04/22/10 6:30-8:30

~ Tax/e-filing services ~

Corporations ♦ Partnerships ♦ LLC’s 1120, 1120S, 1065

♦ Individuals ♦ 1040

(Direct Deposit/E-filing)

~ Drop-off service available ~

♦ Hours of Operation ♦ 9-5 M-F & 9-3 Sat

~ Call to rsvp for our seminars ~

719.488.5637

~ expert, reliable service at affordable prices ~ Securities, insurance, and annuities offered through The Leaders Group, Inc; Investment advisory services offered through TLG Advisors, Inc. Member SIPC/FINRA

22 years of experience Instructor of Taxation at Colorado

Technical University and Regis Universities

Former Chief of Budget at Air Force Academy

1984 USAFA Graduate USAF Major (retired)

14

SNIPPETZ® DINING GUIDE

NOWCATERING!CATERING!CATERING!COME ON IN AND WATCH

THE PLAYOFFS!

CHEER THE NUGGETS

AND AVALANCHE ON

TO VICTORY!!

4/30/10

www.eatatrosies.com

SERVINGBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner

AND AVALANCHE ON

TO VICTORY!!PRIME RIBON FRIDAY NIGHTS

5PM - 9PM$ 10.99

411 Hwy. 105 • Monument, CO 80132(719) 481-3287

Coffee Cup Café251 Front Street, Monument 6 am - 3 pm 7 days a week!

www.coffeecupmonument.com(719) 488-0663

Early Bird Special

$3.99 Breakfast!2 Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Country Fries & Toast

@ Both Locations!Mon thru Fri Before 9am

99¢ Sliders!at Both Locations!

Happy Hour Everyday! 2pm to 6pm

$1 Off All Draft Beers23 Craft Beers on Tap!

Another PintAmerican Ale House

@

A Second Cup13860 Gleneagle Dr, Colorado Springs 80921 (719) 481-6446 www.asecondcup.net

Open starting at 6 am - 9 pm 7 days a week!

Catch all your MLB Games Here!

ITALIANCARROTS AND

CELERYAU GRATIN

You won’t have to “force” yourself to eat enough veg-etables when this easy dish

is on the menu.

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen carrots1 1/2 cups sliced celery2 cups water1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat cream of celery soup1 (2.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained1 teaspoon dried parsley fl akes1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozza-rella cheese6 tablespoons dried fi ne bread-

crumbs2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dress-ing

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with olive oil-fl avored cooking spray. In me-dium saucepan, combine carrots, celery and water. Cook over me-dium heat for 20 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Drain vegetables, then return vegetables to saucepan.

2. Add celery soup, mushrooms, parsley fl akes and mozzarella cheese. Mix well to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, combine bread-crumbs and Italian dressing. Sprin-kle crumb mixture evenly over top.

3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servings.

• Each serving equals: 138 calories, 6g fat, 7g protein, 14g carb., 725mg sodium, 2gm fi ber; Diabetic Ex-changes: 1 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch/Carb.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

15

SNIPPETZ® DINING GUIDE

Pizza • Pasta • LasagnaSalads • Sandwiches

Beer • Wine

Tuesday - Friday 5 - 9 pmSaturday 11:30 am - 9 pm

4 Hwy. 105 • Palmer Lake719-481-3244

website: http://www.bellapanini.com

GLUTEN FREE - Pizza, Pasta, SaucesTry Our Specials

Tuesday through Thursday!

PATRICIA’S CAFÉ

These Unique and Delicious Recipes are presented to you by Pat McClelland

owner of Bella Panini in Palmer Lake

Check out their websites: http://www.bellapanini.com and www.bayoubarbq.com

24 Hwy. 105 in Palmer Lake

Shakes • Malts • Cones • Sundaes • Banana Splits Root Beer Floats • Chicago Style Hot Dogs

Bratwurst • Soups • Chili

Rock House Ice Cream 488-6917

Serving Anne & Mann’s Gourmet Ice Cream

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ONE

CAMPANELLE WITH CHICKEN AND PEA-MINT PESTO

Puréed peas add body and fl avor to this verdant, spring pesto. Perfect for a picnic or porch meal, our Campanelle with Chicken and Pea-Mint

Pesto can be served warm or at room temperature.

1 packages (16 ounces) campanelle or corkscrew pas-ta1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheeseSalt2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons water3 cups coarsely shredded skinless rotisserie chicken meat (about 15 ounces)Toasted pine nuts (optional)

1. Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs.2. Meanwhile, in food processor with knife blade at-tached, combine mint leaves, peas, Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse until fi nely chopped. With proces-sor running, pour in oil and water in a slow, steady stream until mixture is pureed and pesto is thick.3. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepot; add pesto and chicken to pasta in saucepot. Pour reserved pasta cooking water into food processor and swirl to loosen any remaining pesto; add to pasta mixture and toss to combine. Transfer pasta mixture to serving bowl. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, if you like. Makes about 6 (2 cup) servings.

• Each serving: About 535 calories, 13g total fat (4g saturated), 68mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 65g total carbohydrate, 6g dietary fi ber, 36g protein.

For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefi nder/.

(c) 2010 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

SPRING GARDEN SAUTÉWith its bright colors and fl avors, this warm

dish of spring vegetables tastes even better than it looks.

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed1 tablespoon margarine or butter1 pound radishes, each cut into quartersSalt and pepper4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boil-ing on high. Fill large bowl with ice water; set aside. To saucepot, add asparagus and snap peas; cook 4 minutes. Drain vegetables; cool in bowl of ice water. Drain veg-etables well.2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat margarine on me-dium until melted. Add radishes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 10 min-utes or until tender-crisp. Transfer to bowl; keep warm. To same skillet, add asparagus, snap peas, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons chives. Transfer to serving bowl; arrange radishes around edge. Sprinkle with remaining chives. Makes 10 side-dish servings.

Tip: Asparagus and snap peas can be cooked through Step 1 up to one day ahead. Place in plastic storage bag and refrigerate until ready to use.

• Each serving: About 45 calories, 2g total fat, 185mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fi ber, 3g pro-tein.

(c) 2010 Hearst Communications, Inc.All rights reserved

HONEY GINGER CARROTS

1 lb Carrots4 Tbs Butter½ tsp Powdered Ginger4 Tbs Honey¼ c Sliced Almondsto taste Kosher Salt.

1. Peel and cut carrots into ½ moons.2. Steam carrots keeping them fi rm.3. Drain and add remaining ingredients.

I love carrots and will eat them any way I can get them. You can replace the butter with olive oil to make them healthier but

this recipe is so good for you with just being carrots and adding the ginger and honey and almonds so a little indulgence is a good thing.

Carrots are one of my very favorite veggies. They are also very healthy. They are full of

vitamins and fi ber. Beta-carotene is an anti-oxidant and it is also converted into vitamin A, which is good for the eyes. The fi ber in carrots work like little brushes that help keep the system clean. Adding fat to the carrots helps with the digestion and gets the most out of them.

The ginger in the carrots is one of those things that are great for the body too. There have been studies proving that ginger can help with an upset tummy including from the results of motion sickness, migraines, arthritis and blood clots. Though honey is a dreaded carb there are studies that show it helps with bacte-rial infections so I wouldn’t over look it. And yes the almonds are a good thing too. It is said that eating a hand full a day will help with arthritis.

Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!

HOURS:Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00AM - 8:00PM

16

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By

Chris Richcreek

1. U.S. STATES: What is the state capital of Michigan?

2. LANGUAGE: What would “turbid” water look like?

3. AD SLOGANS: What company pro-moted its products with the slogan, “Nothin’ says lovin’ like something from the oven.”

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the original of the international dis-tress signal “mayday”

5. MEDICAL TERMS: What is the common name for “epistaxis”?

6. SCIENCE: What is the chemical el-ement symbol for tungsten?

7. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Faroe Islands located?

8. MOVIES: In “Star Wars,” where did Luke Skywalker grow up?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What other spice is similar in fl avor to mace?

10. HISTORY: What type of gun was used to assassinate President Abra-ham Lincoln?

1. Mariano Rivera is No. 1 on the all-time saves list for the New York Yankees, with 526 entering 2010. Who is No. 2?

2. True or false: A Baltimore Ori-ole has never led the American League in hits for a season.

3. How many college football national titles did Paul “Bear” Bryant win at the University of Alabama?

4. In 2008, Chris Duhon set a New York Knicks franchise re-cord with 22 assists in a game. Who had held the mark?

5. Name the winningest NHL goalie never to have won the Stanley Cup.

6. How many College Cup cham-pionships has the University of Virginia men’s soccer team won?

7. When was the last time be-fore 2010 that the U.S. won the America’s Cup in yachting?

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

1. Which group was the fi rst to record “To Know Him Is to Love Him,” and when?

2. Who wrote and record-ed “Judy in Disguise (With Glasses),” and why?

3. What was Freddy Fender’s real name, and what hit is he best known for.

4. Where was Billy Ocean born? What was his fi rst No. 1 hit?

5. “Teen Angel” (1960) was banned by many radio sta-tions for being morbid. What was the song about?

6. Name the fi rst big hit by REO Speedwagon.

New DVD Releases forWeek of April 12, 2010

PICKS OF THE WEEK“Apollo 13” (15th Anniversary Edition) (Rated PG) -- It was 40 years ago when as-tronaut Jim Lovell uttered those fi ve fate-ful words: “Houston, we have a problem.” Less than a year since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin captured the world’s atten-tion, Apollo 13’s mission was barely a blip on the pop-culture radar -- until the news

broke that the three astronauts were strand-ed in a crippled spacecraft nearly a quarter million miles from home. Directed by Ron Howard, “Apollo 13” is the compelling story of those men’s struggle to repair their ship and get home alive. The performances of the cast (Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Kevin Bacon, Ed Har-ris and Kathleen Quinlan) are riveting; the special effects top-notch, and I have to say this is probably the best fi lm Ron Howard has ever made. This DVD release is the fi rst time the fi lm has been available in Blu-Ray for-mat. Special features include commentary by Ron Howard, Jim Lovell and his wife, Marilyn; a “Dateline” segment about the mission; the documentary “Lost Moon,” which chronicles the making of the fi lm; and the featurette “Conquering Space,” a retrospective of the past 45 years of manned spacefl ight.

“Faces of America” (Not Rated) -- In this entertaining and informative PBS series, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. tells the story of America by using genetics and genealogy to trace the family history of 11 celebrities. Among those profi led are Ste-phen Colbert, Eva Longoria, Meryl Streep, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, chef Mario Batali and fi gure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. Through their families’ stories, we see the triumphs and tragedies of our nation’s history. “Pirate Radio” (Rated R) -- Writ-ten and directed by Richard Curtis (“Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Love, Actu-ally,” “Notting Hill”), “Pirate Radio” is the story of a group of misfi ts aboard a pirate radio ship in the North Sea in 1966 and the attempt by a politician (Kenneth Branagh) to shut them down. It’s not one of Curtis’ best fi lms, but the cast he’s assembled (Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Nick Frost, Phil-ip Seymour Hoffman) take the often-fl imsy

material they have to work with and belt out some memorable performances. “Nightmare on Elm Street Collec-tion” (Rated R) -- From 1984 to 2003, in eight great (and not-so-great) fi lms, Freddy Krueger has been a horror icon to two gen-erations of fi lmgoers. This boxed set con-tains all eight fi lms: “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Freddy’s Revenge,” “Dream War-riors,” “The Dream Master,” “The Dream Child,” “Freddy’s Dead: the Final Night-mare,” “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” and “Freddy Vs. Jason.”

TV SERIES“The Donna Reed Show:

Family Favorites” “Emergency!” Season Six

“Dallas” The Complete Thirteenth Season “Alias Smith & Jones” Season 2 & 3

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) we have moved the an-swers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (17).

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

17

HUEY’SPAGE

SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

APRIL 12, 2010

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The Teddy Bears, in 1958. The song went to No. 1. Writer Phil Spector was only 18 at the time.2. John Fred and the Playboys wrote “Judy in Disguise” as a parody of the Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”3. Baldemar Huerta. “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” was the Country Music Association’s Sin-gle of the Year for 1975 and also hit No. 1 on the pop charts.4. Ocean was born Leslie Charles in Trinidad. “Caribbean Queen,” his fi rst major hit, went to the top of the U.S. pop, R&B and dance charts in 1984.5. Girl/boy/stalled car/railroad tracks. She’s hit by a train when she runs back to fi nd his high-school ring.6. “Keep On Loving You” (1980)

1. Lansing2. Muddy or cloudy

3. Pillsbury4. The French term “m’aidez” or “come

(and) help me.”5. Nosebleed

6. W7. Halfway between Scotland and Iceland

8. The planet Tatooine9. Nutmeg

10. A derringer pistol

1. Dave Righetti, with 224 saves.2. False. Cal Ripken Jr. had 211 hits to lead the A.L. in 1983.3. Six in 25 years.4. Richie Guerin, who had 21 assists in a game in 1958.5. Curtis Joseph, with 454 victories in his 19-year career.6. Six, including one in 2009.7. It was 1992.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A problem in getting a workplace project up and moving might upset the Lamb, who likes things done on time. But be patient. The delay could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your instincts are usually on the mark, so if you feel uneasy about being asked for advice on a certain matter, it’s probably a good idea that you opt not to comply with the request.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might have two minds about a proposed change (which often happens with the Twins), but once all the facts are in, you’ll be able to make a defi nitive decision. Good luck.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Crab’s frugal aspect dominates, so while you might be reluctant to pay for technical repairs, the time you save in getting things back on track could be well worth the expense.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) While you Leos and Leonas continue to concentrate on doing well in your work-related ventures this week, consider reserving the weekend for sharing good times with family and friends.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good week to take stock of the important personal, professional or familial relation-ships in your life and see where you might need to do some intense shoring up.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of justice makes you the likely person to help deal with a work- or family-related grievance. But you need to have any doubts about anyone’s true agenda resolved fi rst.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The Scorpio passion for getting things done right and on time might rankle some folks. Never mind them. Others will be impressed, and they’re the ones you want in your cor-ner.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Finances could be a mite tight this week. And, while things will ease up soon enough, you savvy Sagittarians will want to keep a prudent eye on your expenses at this time.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although a technical malfunction could cause a temporary delay in getting things up and running, you could use the time to recheck your operation and make changes where necessary.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might fi nd it diffi cult to resist making a snap judgment about a colleague’s behavior. But stick with your usual way of assessing situations and wait for the facts to come out.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Asking for help with a family situation might be the wisest course to take right now. Just be sure you turn to someone you can trust to do and say the right thing for the right reasons.

BORN THIS WEEK: People see in you a born leader whom they can follow and put their trust in.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

18

SNIPPETZ® BUSINESS AND FINANCE

For additional information, contact:

Adam Grayson755 Hwy.105, Ste M-4 • Palmer Lake, CO

719-481-4964

FINANCIAL FOCUS

LOOK FOR WAYS

TO CUT

INVESTMENT TAXESProvided by Adam Grayson

of EdwardJones Investments

Like millions of your fellow citi-zens, you may be fi ling your taxes this week. If you think that things

might have turned out differently had you paid less in investment-related taxes, you might want to take steps soon to help ensure a different outcome in 2011.

Here are some “tax-smart” strategies to consider:

Invest in municipal bonds. If you’re in one of the upper income brackets, you might benefi t from owning municipal bonds. The interest payments from “mu-nis” are typically exempt from federal income taxes, and may also be exempt from state and local taxes, depending on where you live. (However, the interest from some types of munis may be sub-ject to the alternative minimum tax, or AMT.)

“Max out” on your Roth IRA. If you qualify for a Roth IRA, try to fully fund it every year. Your earnings grow tax-free, provided you’ve had your ac-count at least fi ve years and you don’t take withdrawals until you’re at least 59-1/2. And now, it’s easier to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Under previous rules, you could only convert if your modifi ed adjusted gross income (MAGI) was $100,000 or less. But start-ing this year, you can convert funds to a Roth IRA even if your MAGI is over $100,000. And if you convert in 2010, you can report the taxable income from the conversion over a two-year period, in 2011 and 2012.

Distribute assets between taxable and re-tirement accounts. You’ll want to look

at all your investments as a whole to determine if they’re working together to help you achieve your goals. But in considering ways to control investment taxes, you may also fi nd it useful to look at two separate categories: your tax tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as your traditional IRA and your 401(k), and your taxable accounts, which hold all the investments not in your retirement accounts. As a (very) general rule, you might want to put income-producing se-curities, such as taxable bonds, into your tax-deferred retirement accounts. When you ultimately take out this money, pre-sumably at retirement, your withdrawals will be taxed at your income tax rate, but by then, you may be in a lower tax bracket. Conversely, you may want to put growth-oriented securities, such as stocks, in your taxable account; as long as you hold these assets at least a year, you’ll only have to pay the long-term capital gains rate, which is currently 15 percent if you’re in one of the top three tax brackets. (This rate may soon rise, however.)

Sell your “losers” throughout the year. If you own investments that have lost value and that you don’t need to keep for other reasons (such as portfolio balance), con-sider selling them throughout the year. Your losses can offset any capital gains you might have achieved; if you don’t have any gains, the losses can offset up to $3,000 of your regular income. Plus, any losses that you don’t use in a given year can be carried forward indefi nitely for use against future capital gains.

Before embarking on any of these strate-gies, consult with your tax advisor. Ev-ery “tax-smart” move may not be appro-priate for your individual situation. But if you’re concerned about the impact of investment taxes, it can certainly pay to explore all your options.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi-nancial Advisor. Edward Jones, its asso-ciates and fi nancial advisors do not pro-vide tax or legal advice.

IT’S TIME TO MAKE THE WORLD

A BETTER PLACE TO DRIVE.

Joslin Nagle 1850 Woodmoor Dr., Ste. 105MonumentJoslinNagle@allstate.com

Feature is optional and subject to terms and conditions. Available in select states now and in most states by 1/31/06 (subject to regulatory approval whererequired).Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL. © 2007 Allstate Insurance Company

Your Choice Auto® Insurance. Deductible Rewards, AccidentForgiveness and more. Sound Good? Call me today.

719.481.4740

“Your Lender Next Door”

NEED CASH?

NEED FINANCIAL FREEDOM?

NEED RATE STABILITY?

CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE LOAN ANALYSIS Proudly Serving the Tri-Lakes Area and Colorado Springs

Offi ce: (719) 260-9847 • Kimberly Gilbertson: (719) 963-1196 • Selina Rodriguez: (719) 649-5953

You’re Invited …Join us for our latest free Outlook and Opportunities seminar, Top 10 Investment Insights for 2010. We’ll discuss:

Lessons learned from the recent economic downturn ❚

Mistakes investors are making right now ❚

Investment risks and opportunities for 2010 ❚

WHAT SHOULD INVESTORS

BE DOING NOW?

Date:

Time:

Location:

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

6 p.m.

Bella Panini

Hors D'oeuvres will be served.

Adam R Grayson, AAMS®Financial Advisor.

755 Hwy 105Suite M-4Palmer Lake, CO 80133719-481-4964

RSVP:Kathy Williams at 481-4964

2010 MVEA Board Nominations Now Open

Two directors will be elected to Mountain View Electric Association’s (MVEA) Board of Directors this year from the following districts:

• District 3 Elbert and surrounding areas to include a portion of the Black Forest. (incumbent Allen Gresham)

• District 5 Ellicott, Fountain, Falcon and surrounding areas. (incumbent Bud Paddock)

If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a candidate, please contact a member of the nominating committee. A candidate must be an MVEA member and reside in the district where there is a vacancy. Before applying, please contact either MVEA of ce at 719-775-2861 or 719-495-2283 to verify your district. Candidate information must be turned into the committee by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2010. A member may also petition for nomination. Petitions are available at either MVEA of ce or online at www.mvea.coop. Petitions must be signed by 15 members of MVEA residing in the district where there is a vacancy. It must be returned to either MVEA of ce by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2010. A Questionnaire must also be completed for either the verbal nomina-tion or petition. The questionnaire can also be found on MVEA’s web site or you may pick one up at either of ce. If you have questions, please contact a member of the nominating committee.

Nominating Committee:

District 3 District 5Joy Rosburg Carl Alexander12481 County Rd. 90 25780 Little Springs Rd.Elbert, CO 80106 Calhan, CO 80808303-648-3342 719-683-5212

www.mvea.coop

19

SNIPPETZ® BUSINESS AND FINANCE

❖ Business Formation

❖ Business Planning

❖ Intellectual Property

❖ Employment Law

❖ Mergers and Acquisitions

❖ Wills, Estate, Probate

❖ Transactional (Contract) Services

Lisa Welch StevensAttorney at Law, P.C.

Admitted to Colorado State Barand U.S. Federal Bar for the

District of Colorado

Member: Colorado & El Paso County Bar Association

719.488.9395lisa@lwslawfi rm.com • www.lwslawfi rm.com

Law Offi ces ofChristopher C.

Meyer,P.C.

13540 Northgate Estates Dr., #200Colorado Springs,

CO 80921(719)488-9395

DIVORCE / FAMILYLAW

Experienced - AffordableConvenient

Please visit our comprehensive website for divorce information:

www.cmeyerlaw.com

CONSIDER STATE PARKS FOR

BUDGET VACATIONIf fears about the economy have kept you and your

family from taking summer vacations for the past few years, you’re not alone. But many families

now are ready to take short, inexpensive vacations.

Consider spending a few days or a week at a nearby state park. Many parks have cabins, lodge rooms or even yurts to rent for less than the price of motels. They might have signups for dates far in advance, but campsites are generally more readily available.Check Web sites for individual state parks, as not all state parks are alike. The Web sites will include in-formation on the surrounding area and special park

activities, such as bike/run events, volunteer day and certain amenities that might not be available each day due to maintenance.

Check the amenities offered. Some parks are rural and rustic with few amenities. Some have swimming, hiking, water skiing and even golf. Those with lakes often have boat or fi shing gear rentals. Many have historic displays in learning centers, and ranger-led programs such as wildlife photography and tracking.Look at Google satellite maps to get an idea of the park’s available space and layout. If there’s consider-able open space, think about taking sports equipment, such as baseball gear, a croquet set or badminton net. Are there biking trails? Take bikes for everyone. Look to thrift shops if you don’t have these, or borrow from a neighbor. The same with tents and sleeping bags if you’ll be camping -- acquire them as inexpensively as you can.

Call the park directly instead of making reservations online, especially if you want more deluxe accom-modations such as a cabin or lodge room. (Most on-line reservation sites will charge you a fee to reserve

through them.) If the accommodations for your cho-sen dates aren’t available, ask to be put on a wait list. Or ask for other accommodation suggestions. You may have to put down a deposit in advance.

If you live near your state line, don’t forget to check the parks in your neighboring state.

Find out whether your credit union or auto club has any special discount coupons for state parks, or ask the park.

One of the best parts of vacationing at a state park: You’ll save on gas as you won’t have to drive long distances to reach your destination.

David Uffi ngton regrets that he cannot personally an-swer 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 32853-6475, or send e-mail to column-reply@gmail.com.

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

© April, 2010, Lisa Welch Stevens, Esq.

This may come as a surprise to a lot of people, but some people who are sued simply ignore the law-suit. Or, they may do everything they can to avoid

being served with the summons in the lawsuit, thinking that this is a way to avoid losing in court. Nothing can be further from the truth. And the cost to you if you do not actively defend the lawsuit is very great.

A lawsuit can be begun by either fi rst fi ling a complaint with the court and then serving the fi led com-plaint and a summons on the defendant, or serving the defendant with a copy of the complaint and the summons fi rst and then fi ling the served complaint with the court. In order for the court to have jurisdiction over your per-son (i.e., the ability to issue orders that bind you), you must be personally served with the summons and com-plaint. Some defendants go to great lengths to avoid be-ing served, thinking in this way to avoid the court’s ju-risdiction altogether. However, all this accomplishes is to delay the court’s jurisdiction over you, and to predispose the court to look upon you with disfavor.

In the State of Colorado, licensed attorneys, as offi cers of the court, can themselves issue legally binding summonses; non-attorneys pay the clerk of the court to issue summonses for them. Do not make the mistake of thinking you can ignore a summons because it is signed by an attorney and not the court itself!

First, as an individual, you can be personally served by a process server simply leaving the summons and complaint with anyone over the age of 18 who re-sides in your home with you. The process server need not actually serve you, specifi cally, and need not actually

THE LAWACCORDINGTO STEVENS

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

IF YOU DON’T PLAY YOU CAN’T WIN, BUT YOU WILL DEFINITELY

LOSE: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE SUED.

succeed in having you or a co-resident “accept” the summons and complaint; it can be dropped before one of you so long as the process server is in the physical presence of you or a co-resident. You can also be served personally anywhere you might be found, whether it is in a parking lot, at the grocery store, or taking out your trash.

Second, if you are a business owner and your business is being served, the process server can simply leave the complaint and summons in or at your offi ce, in a prominent location.

Third, if you attempt to evade service, after a number of attempts the person suing you can sim-ply fi le a motion with the court requesting to serve you by alternate means, such as by publication or by U.S. mail, because of your attempts to evade service, or the “impossibility” of service.

Once you have been served, you have only twenty days (in district court) to fi le an answer. (In county court, you must fi le an answer by the specifi ed “civil return date”.) If you do not fi le an answer, the person suing you can request the clerk of the court to enter a default and a default

judgment against you, for the full amount claimed, and without even notifying you if you have not even entered an appearance in the lawsuit with the court. That default judgment goes on your credit report at midnight that same day. And unless you have a very good excuse for not fi ling an answer, you will not be able to get the de-fault judgment set aside.

Once you fi le an answer, you are required to follow all of the rules of civil procedure in cooperating with the litigation, and you are just as bound by those rules as is a licensed attorney, even if you are represent-ing yourself. If you don’t follow the rules, and don’t do everything you are required to do, again, a judgment can be entered against you. Refusing to cooperate is sanc-tionable conduct, and is considered to be an insult to the court.

The best thing to do is not to attempt to evade service (they will get you anyway one way or another), and to cooperate as you are required by the rules. This may not seem fair to you, but you are better off in the long run doing so.

This article is intended for general information-al purposes only; as always, contact your legal advisor regarding your particular facts and situation.

For additional information contact,Lisa Welch Stevens, Attorney at Law P.C.

Representing Colorado Businessesand Business Owners

719.488.9395

202020

SNIPPETZ®

OF NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY & LARKSPUR