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“I’m a perfect example of the grumpy, old man.I’m really good at it.”
-Ned Beatty, Actor
One would think that going through life as a grump is not a good thing; however, an Australian behaviorist, Professor Joe
Forgas found that grumpy people are more pro-ductive on the job because they are better de-cision-makers and think more clearly than their happy-go-lucky counterparts. “Whereas positive mood seems to promote creativity, fl exibility, co-operation and reliance on mental shortcuts, negative moods trigger more attentive, careful thinking, paying greater attention to the external world,” Forgas said.
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FEATURE ARTICLESSnippetz Gets a Little Grumpy ... 1
Twelve Long Years of School . . . Graduation EtiquetteEveryday Etiquette
with Heather Buchman... 4
Strange But True... 5
“Keep Driving Longer”Senior News Line... 7
Moments In Time... 8
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It seems that the being grumpy may affect the heart negatively, though. Health psy-chologist Dr. Martha Whiteman at Edin-burgh University found in a study of 1,600 people that “bad-tempered” folks have hardening of the arteries leading to heart disease more often than their relaxed coun-terparts.
THE GRUMP IN ALL OF USInarguably, everyone gets a little grumpy sometimes, but some people are grumpy all the time. There’s something loveable about a grump, a curmudgeon - a surly, cross, ir-ritable, grouchy, snippy, short-tempered person. Maybe they serve as our alter egos because we all can’t walk around being surly and nasty all the time. Or can we?
It’s not easy being around a grump or cur-mudgeon, but we sure enjoy watching them on screen and on stage.
HERE ARE A FEWFAMOUS GRUMPS
W. C. Fields (1880-1946) was one of the original curmudgeons. He was an actor, co-median, writer and juggler, making over 40 fi lms in his lifetime. Fields openly disliked
women, children, animals, religion and Christmas. He married Harriett Hughes and had two children. His marriage didn’t last, but he remained on good terms with his ex-wife. After his marriage to Hattie, he lived with actress Carlotta Monti, who remained at his side until his death. Report-edly, he voluntarily fi nancially supported his children and loved his grandchildren. So much for his image. He also was not fond of fame. It is said that he would hide behind the bushes at his home and shoot people in the legs with his BB gun when they would stop and gawk. Fields was probably best known for his drinking, al-though he didn’t drink much in his early days. Eventually, though, it was part of his persona in fi lm, on stage and in his real life. Alcohol-related illness was the cause of his death on a Christmas day. He was 66. It was reported that a friend discovered Fields reading the Bible before his death. When his friend questioned why Fields had taken to the Bible, he responded, “I’m checking for loopholes.”
Grumpy from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” the Disney fi lm originally released in 1937, was the dwarf who was indeed grumpy about everything, but es-pecially the presence of Snow White. Like W.C. Fields, he wasn’t fond of women and didn’t trust them. He eventually accepts and grows to love Snow White, of course, and cries when she dies and is sad to see her go after her Prince Charming awak-ens her with a kiss. Grumpy was actually a softy underneath, but he still personifi es the stereotypical grump.
Oscar the Grouch on the children’s pro-gram “Sesame Street” is a green monster who lives in a trash can. You’d be a little cranky if you lived in a trash can, too! Oscar made his debut back in 1969 as an orange Muppet monster, but changed to green after the fi rst year. Somehow, Os-
car manages to fi t an unimaginable array of treasures (junk) in his trash can. He’s a hoarder who doesn’t have anything nice to say to anyone. His voice is played by Car-roll Spinney, who was the original Oscar voice.
Walter Matthau (1920-2000) brought grumpiness to an art form. He was in nearly 70 fi lms, 16 stage productions and numer-ous television shows. He played both nice guys and villains and took home Golden Globes, Tony’s and Oscar Awards. In all his work, he is probably most famous for his portrayal of the character Oscar Madi-son in “The Odd Couple.” Madison was the sloppy, sportswriter curmudgeon op-posite the fastidious Felix Unger played by Art Carney in the stage version and Jack Lemmon in fi lm. He and Lemmon played grumpy old men in “Grumpy Old Men” and the sequel “Grumpier Old Men.” Talk about loveable curmudgeons – these guys were the epitome. The Matthau-Lemmon duo made a total of 11 fi lms together.
Archie Bunker, the grumpy, opinion-ated, bigoted character in the 1970s sit-com “All in the Family” was the guy we loved to watch. Bunker, played by Carroll O’Connor, was a blue collar worker, a fam-ily man and an extreme conservative New Yorker. The bantering between him and his liberal son-in-law stole the show when they played out every imaginable politically in-correct topic in the comfort of your living room for 12 years.
HONORABLE MENTIONSFamous grumps are too numerous to high-light, but here are a few more worth re-
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The Grinch – “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”
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Eeyore – the pessimistic gray donkey from the Winnie-the-Pooh books
Mr. Magoo – the nearsighted cartoon char-acter inspired by W.C. Fields
Mrs. Gladys Kravitz – the nosy neighbor on TV’s “Bewitched”
Ralph Kramden – played by Jackie Glea-son on the short-running sitcom “The Hon-eymooners”
Fred Mertz – played by William Frawley in the sitcom “I Love Lucy”
Andy Rooney – from CBS’ “60 Minutes”
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Mr. Roper – played by Normal Fell on the sitcom “Three’s Company”
Grandma Walton – played by Ellen Cor-by in “The Waltons”
Lou Grant – played by Ed Asner in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and later in “Lou Grant”
Maxine – playing herself for Hallmark Cards
WALLOWING INGRUMPINESS
If you really love being grumpy, then it’s time to get out there and be proud! There’s a club just for you – the International So-ciety of Curmudgeons. You can be certifi ed as a professional grouch and receive a cer-tifi cate to prove it. Just go to http://grumpy-people.com. Becoming a Licensed Master Curmudgeon only requires a $4 investment.
You can buy your favorite curmudgeon a certifi cate or get one for yourself. The or-ganization claims that becoming certifi ed will give one “sudden credibility.”
LET’S BE MORE POSITIVE, SHALL WE?
If all this negativity is getting you down, then here’s some advice from Dani (http://positivelypresent.com), a self-proclaimed negativity convert. She says there are fi ve steps to fi nding a happier life with being positive.
Step 1:Believe Happiness is a Choice
When things go wrong, don’t blame some-one or something else – you are in control of your behavior and how you feel.
Step 2:Rid Your Life of Negativity
Negativity attracts negativity. If you rid
your life of negative people, then you will be free to be positive and happy. This goes for your own negative behavior as well – change it!
Step 3:Look for the Positive in Life
Dani believes that even bad experiences have a positive aspect. It’s the silver lining in every cloud theory and a lifelong exer-cise to look for the positive in every nega-tive situation.
Step 4:Reinforce Positivity in Yourself
Look for the good in yourself, too, rather than dwelling on what you did wrong or how you need to improve yourself.
Step 5:Share Happiness With Others
This is the “do unto others” advice – be kind to people. Sharing positivity through kind acts and words will reinforce positiv-ity in your own life and that of others.
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ETIQUETTEYou’ve worried, struggled, dreaded,
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and now it is time to graduate! Graduation may be the triumph of the student, but it is also payback time for the parents. Par-ents will be so giddy with pride and joy that they’ll forget the years of lost back-packs, misplaced pairs of glasses, report cards that never seemed to fi nd their way home. In this state of bliss, parents may do some silly things, like ask to be introduced to friends of their children. They may even ask their sons and daughters to stand on the steps of their school for the longest minute on record as they aim, re-aim, adjust and re-adjust and proceed to take fi ve hundred (or more ) photos. It is the graduate’s job to play along, do as asked and remember, they didn’t get to this day alone. Far from it.
Graduation is a day we all remember. Some of us want to; some would rather not. Here are some pointers to help graduates land in the fi rst category—those who would like to remember the experience.
Send out invitations to the graduation. Typically these are provided by the school. Also typically, there is an extra “card” that goes in with the invitation that says the graduate’s name. Don’t forget to include those in the envelope.
Send out announcements. These are sent to friends and relatives who would be thrilled
to hear of the graduate’s accomplishments. The list might also include coaches, tutors, piano teachers, scout leaders and treasured babysitters. If the graduate is unable to in-vite all these folks to the ceremony, send-ing a note along saying so is a nice touch. Also thanking these lifelong supporters with a note saying how much that support or friendship has meant through the years will mean more than the graduate will ever know.
No present fi shing. It would be tacky to blanket the populace with news of one’s graduation with the expectation that it will garner boatloads of graduation gifts.
Be tolerant of parents and relatives. Parents will be bursting at the seams with pride. This means they may turn into video cam-era stalkers, leave lipstick marks on cheeks, reveal family nicknames and periodically shed a tear or two. Be patient. Most other graduates are experiencing the same phe-nomenon.
Say thank you. To parents, teachers and other well-wishers—but especially to par-ents.
If the graduate is giving the valedictory ad-dress—keep it short. Don’t swear. Hurt no one. Tell a few inside jokes. Radiate ideal-ism. Thank all parents and teachers. Don’t trip when leaving the stage.
And above all, consider that it might be a good idea to follow the school dress code for the occasion and wear appropriate attire under your graduation gown. Remember, there may be video camera stalkers lurk-ing about.
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The boats are a metaphor for school. And as we all well know, graduation is upon us. Some are moving on from High School, and others College. Then there are those still waiting in line, with a few more years to go before they recklessly toss their cap into the air. Wherever you are, Pinz Bowl-ing Center would like to take this opportu-nity to say CONGRATULATIONS! Then, they would like to tell you the best way to relieve the stress this summer, and get on the right foot to success - go bowling. The following points are evidence to the previ-ous, bold statement:
Joining a Summer League will help 1) you meet new people, forming life-long bonds with a variety of fi eld workers. You will meet a man, he will
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Dollar Bowling is the only way to 2) relieve stress, and save cash. With just $1 Games, Shoes, Fries, Nachos, and Beer, Dollar Daze (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-11pm) will clear your mind, and not your wallet. Stu-dent and graduate friendly, it’s a way to go out with your friends, and not blow your weekly paycheck.
Attending events like Community Day 3) (The fi rst Saturday of June, July, and August) will inspire you to start your very own non-profi t. Seeing the mon-ey and awareness raised for countless Charities, School Groups, and other Organizations at Pinz makes you real-ize your greater purpose. You quickly become Bono time a billion, and the world loves you and thanks you.
Clearly, the only choice for Graduates and Students to succeed this summer is to visit Pinz Bowling Center. Taking place in any of our weekly events and specials can inspire and relax you. So, to the class of 2012 and beyond, wherever you lay your footprints in the ground, may they be stained with the spirit of goodwill. From all of us at Pinz, Congratulations, you did it; we hope to see you this summer!
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• If you’re like most adults, you have approximately 1,000 hairs per square inch of your scalp. That might seem like a lot, but consider the otter: Its 1 million hairs per square inch of skin make it the owner of the densest fur in the world.
• Before the 19th century, it was déclassé to wear clothing with pockets. All the well-dressed members of the upper classes had servants to carry things for them.
• The next time you’re out for a walk in the country, kneel down and scoop up a cupful of soil. You might be surprised to learn
that that single cup of dirt could hold more bacteria than there are people on the planet.
• Those who study such things say that more Frisbee-type discs are sold every year in the U.S. than footballs, baseballs and bas-ketballs combined.
• People sometimes fi ght over the silliest things. Countries, too. For example, in 1925, Greece and Bulgaria were at war for 10 days, all because of a dog. Evidently, tensions were high in October of that year, when a Greek soldier’s dog ran away from him -- across the border. The soldier chased his dog into Bulgaria, where he was shot dead by a sentry. In retalia-tion, the Greek army invaded, and the League of Nations had to step in to restore order to the region.
• There is a species of frog found in Indonesia that breathes entire-ly through its skin; it has no lungs at all.
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Alzheimer’s disease, Pick’s disease, vascu-lar dementia (dementia due to many small strokes), dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia are but a few of the dementia illnesses. Each of these ill-nesses has special features that set it apart from the other dementing conditions.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common kind of dementia. People often use “de-mentia” when they mean “Alzheimer’s disease.” It’s best to give the exact name for the illness that is causing mental dete-rioration.
The booklet on Alzheimer’s disease pro-vides the signs and symptoms of this ill-ness. Readers who would like a copy can obtain one by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 903W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the re-cipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What has happened to the appendix? I never hear about appendicitis any-more. Has the operation gone out of fashion? Or is there some other way to deal with it? -- R.P.
ANSWER: The appendix is still where it always has been, dangling down from the fi rst part of the co-lon on the lower right side. Long thought not to have any purpose, it does appear to add to immune de-fenses and seems to produce prod-ucts useful for the development of the fetus. We do well without it, though.
Appendicitis has not gone out of fashion. It happens with the same regularity it always has. The age group most likely to suffer from it is the group between 10 and 19. Around 250,000 appendecto-mies are done yearly in the United
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Newer developments in the diagnosis of ap-pendicitis include CT scans and ultrasound. Many surgeons now use a laparoscope to remove it. It’s a viewing instrument passed into the abdomen through a small incision. Instruments also are inserted through simi-lar small incisions.
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I refuse to wear a bathing suit in the sum-mer because of all the spider veins on my legs, especially in the area of the ankles. How are they gotten rid of? I heard that tea bags work. Do they? -- E.L.
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Few of us want to even con-template giving up driving, but we should. We should
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The American Automobile Asso-ciation has put together a website full of valuable information for us: www.seniordriving.aaa.com.
There you’ll learn how to:--Evaluate your driving ability: a 15-question self-rating tool, interac-tive driving evaluation and links to getting a professional assessment.
--Understand mind and body chang-es: As we age, our vision and hear-ing might not be as good as they once were. The medications we take can affect us, too. Our reaction times can slow, but there are ways to learn to overcome that.
--Improving driving skills: Everyday driving can become challenging for us as we age, and unexpected situ-ations can be downright dangerous. Click on the sections with tips for handling both everyday and unex-pected situations on the road. Don’t miss the link to driver-improvement courses, especially the AAA’s Se-nior Defensive Driving Program. You can take the class online from home!
--Maintaining mobility and inde-pendence: One of the best things we can do to keep driving longer is to stay physically and mentally fi t. Click on the physical fi tness tech-niques link. AAA has a series of stretches and exercises designed to improve neck, shoulder, trunk, back and overall fl exibility. When you consider all the twisting and turning involved in getting in and out of the car and bending to put groceries in the trunk, it makes sense that we’ll do better if we stay limber.
If you don’t have a computer, have a friend print out the brochures under Tools & Additional Resources.
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].
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After retirement, 8 years in business development, 3 years in Christian Ministry focusing on military families and teens and currently as a student success counselor at Pikes Peak Community College, he and his wife, Mary, continue to sponsor cadets and offer their home as a home away from home and a place to go on the weekends.
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You can enclose my recipe for Wok-Fried Salmon and Vegetables on a pret-ty card, and use it to make a quick, easy and delicious meal for yourself!
Stir-Frying Tips:
--Prep all the veggies in advance in similar-sized pieces for even cooking;--Vegetables should be rinsed and drained ahead of time;--If using a non-stick wok, pre-heat on medium-high to high heat for at least a minute before adding oil;--Drizzle the oil down the sides of the wok so that it coats both the sides and the bottom of the wok. The oil heats faster this way;--When adding sauce to vegetables and/or meat, form a “well” in the middle by pushing the ingredients up the sides of the wok. Add the sauce in the middle and stir to thicken before combining with the other ingredients.
WOK-FRIED SALMON AND VEGETABLES
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons organic rice vinegar1 tablespoon sugar, honey or stevia
1 tablespoon grated ginger root1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1/2 teaspoon fi sh sauce1 to 2 teaspoons roasted red chili paste, to taste
For the Stir-Fry:
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped2 cups purple or green broccoli fl orets2 medium carrots, sliced in ribbons3 bunches baby bok choy, rinsed and sliced in quarters6 green onions, cut in half, roots re-moved and discarded2 cups chopped purple cabbage1/4 pound salmon fi llet2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1. In small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, ginger root, cornstarch, hoisin and fi sh sauce, and red chili paste. Mix well and set aside to allow fl avors to combine.
2. In large wok (or skillet), heat oil over high heat. Add in onion, broccoli and carrots. Stir-fry, stirring constantly, for 3Ð4 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Add bok choy, green onions and the cabbage, stirring constantly. Immediately place salmon fi llet on top of vegetables. Reduce heat to medium, cover wok or skillet and cook for 4Ð5 minutes or until salmon fl akes when tested with fork. Flake salmon and stir into vegetables.
3. Make a well in the center of the wok or skillet. Stir the vinegar mixture and add it into the wok or skillet. Turn heat to medium-high and stir-fry for 2Ð3 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Drizzle with the sesame oil. Serve immediately over hot, cooked udon noodles or rice. Serves 4.
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Trivia Test ByMarge Svenson Sports Quiz By
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1. CHEMISTRY: What two elements are combined to make bronze?2. MEASUREMENTS: How many fur-longs are in a mile?3. HISTORY: What was the fi rst per-manent English settlement in Amer-ica?4. ANATOMY: In which part of the body would you fi nd the metatarsal bones?5. GEOGRAPHY: In which city would you fi nd the famous Carnaby Street?6. LANGUAGE: What common item used to be known as “India rubber”?7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the Apgar Scale measure?8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only U.S. president to be sworn into offi ce by his father?9. SPORTS: Who was the fi rst person offi cially to run a mile in less than 4 minutes?10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which species of big cat cannot retract its claws?
1. In 1973, there were four no-hitters tossed in the American League. Two were by California’s Nolan Ryan. Name either of the other two pitchers.
2. Which of these left-handers had more 20-win seasons: Vida Blue, Tom Glavine or Ron Guidry?
3. Who reached 100 college football victories quicker -- Urban Meyer or Bud Wilkinson?
4. Name the all-time leading scorer in Clippers franchise history.
5. What was the last time before No-vember 2011 that the NHL’s Boston Bruins went a calendar month with-out a single loss in regulation?
6. In 2011, driver Sebastian Vettel set a Formula One record by winning 15 poles in a season. Who had held the mark?
7. True or false: Martina Navratilova was in every Wimbledon’s women’s singles fi nal during the 1980s.
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1. Name the group that had hits with “The Angels Listened In” and “Step By Step.”
2. What was the name of the Beatles’ fi nal album?
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4. When did the Rolling Stones fi rst get together?
5. Which artist had hits with “Superstition” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You”? (Hint: He was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins.)
6. What artist wrote and released “Dirty Diana,” and when? Bonus for knowing the album name.
New DVD Releases forWeek of May 21, 2012PICKS OF THE WEEK
“The Woman in Black” (PG-13) -- In a misty corner of England, a grieving man must sort through paperwork in clearly the most haunted house in the village. This is the kind of chiller that takes its time, relies on tried-and-true techniques, and builds an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Law-yer Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) must sort through the estate of a small town’s recently deceased crazy lady. When Arthur
starts seeing a woman in black and hearing voices, the villagers have nothing to say to him.This is Radcliffe’s fi rst leading role without a magic wand, and he does well enough to prove that he can stay alive post-Potter. He pulls it off as the grief and anxiety-stricken man trapped in a 1960s-style scary movie.
“This Means War” (PG-13) -- Chris Pine and Tom Hardy play two CIA agents who are super-cool, deadly, handsome and su-per best bros for life. When they both fall for Reese Witherspoon, they decide to put their invaluable skills to work sabotaging each other’s dates. It’s a silly plot pushed to its most-Hollywood extent -- lowbrow humor and action sequences in a romantic comedy that’s light on the romance.If you can’t handle the cheese-factor in the fi lm, it can cause physical discomfort with its lack of chemistry and low-hanging
quips. However, if you have an itch to see a movie that moves along at a good pace and features secret agents shooting each other in the groin with air rifl es, “This Means War” could save the evening.
“Red Tails” (PG-13) -- The Tuskegee Air-men have a proud place in American his-tory, and “Red Tails” tells the story like it was written for a B-movie. The Airmen be-came the fi rst African-American pilots in U.S. armed forces during World War II, and one of the most decorated units of the war. Somehow, this comes across as boring and generic in “Red Tails,” a movie so loaded with corny speeches that you would think it was running for student body president.
“The Secret World of Arrietty” (G) -- This Japanese animated feature is the kind of family entertainment you wish you could have known as a rugrat. Arrietty is
a 14-year-old girl, and one of a secret race of tiny people who live in the cracks and recesses of the human world. Arrietty gets discovered by Shawn, a normal-size human boy, and a secret friendship forms. The ani-mation is top-notch. The characters, colors, action scenes -- all of it just looks amazing. The fi lm is a beautiful, gentle story with enough splendor and juice to keep you pulled in.
TV RELEASES
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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS
FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. The Crests. The group also scored a major hit with
“16 Candles” in 1958. The song was covered by Stray
Cats for the 1984 movie of the same name.
2. “Let It Be,” released in 1970.
3. The Velvet Underground, on their “White Light/
White Heat” album in 1968. Lou Reed, the song’s
writer, was still with the group at that point. The song
was used in the 2009 movie “Adventureland.”
4. In 1962 at the Marquee Club in London. Their fi rst
record, “Come On,” came out in June 1963.
5. Stevie Wonder. The songs went to No. 1 on both the
Hot 100 and R&B charts.
6. Michael Jackson, in 1986, on the “Bad” album.
1. Copper and tin2. Eight
3. Jamestown, Va.4. The foot5. London
6. An eraser7. Newborns’ conditions
8. Calvin Coolidge9. Roger Bannister
10. Cheetah
1. Kansas City’s Steve Busby and Texas’ Jim Bibby.
2. Glavine did it fi ve times; each of the others did it three
times.
3. Wilkinson needed 111 games to do it; Meyer did it in 118
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4. Randy Smith, with 12,735 points.
5. It was 1969.
6. Nigel Mansell won 14 poles in 1992.
7. False. She was in every fi nal from 1982-89, winning six
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MAY 21, 2012
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifi es col-leagues who expected more fl exibility. But once you explain your position, they’ll un-derstand and even applaud you.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A relationship seems to be stuck in the same place. Now it’s up to you, dear Bovine, to decide how far you want it to go and how intense you want it to be. Choose well and choose soon.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A relationship progresses more slowly than you would pre-fer. Best advice: Insist on a frank and open discussion. What is learned could change minds and, maybe, hearts.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s all right to be grateful to a workplace colleague who has done you a good turn. But gratitude shouldn’t be a life-long obligation. The time to break this cycle is now.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s going to be especially nice to be the King of the Zodiac at this time. A recent money squeeze eases. Plans start to work out, and new friends enter Your Majesty’s domain.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Before you make a commitment on any level (per-sonal, professional, legal), get all the facts. There might be hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Per-sonal relationships improve. Professional prospects also brighten. A job offer could come through by month’s end. An old friend seeks to make contact.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your senses detect that something is not quite right about a matter involving a workplace colleague. Best advice: Follow your keen in-stincts and don’t get involved.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) A prospect offers rewards, but it also demands that you assume a great deal of re-sponsibility. Knowing you, you’re up to the challenge, so go for it, and good luck.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A favor you did a long time ago is repaid, as a trusted colleague steps in to help you with a suddenly expanded workload. A family member has important news.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new job offer could require moving across the country. But before you let your doubts determine your decision, learn more about the potentials involved.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your sense of fair play doesn’t allow you to rush to judgment about a friend who might have betrayed you. Good! Because all the facts are not yet in.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a romantic nature that allows you to fi nd the best in peo-ple. You would excel at poetry and drama.
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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
Month6:30PM-8:00PM - Fairfi eld Inn
Lions 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 Group
Tri-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
Go… Just turn in at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. Easy in and easy out every day
(except for Sundays) and you are on your way to work, school, er-
rands or where ever your busy life is taking you. Look next week for
more News from North Gate.
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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 [email protected] 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.
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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Call: 719-487-0484
FOR RENT
PRIME OFFICE SPACEAVAILABLE
In the Monument Market Place,next to Tri-Lakes Printing.
Utilities Included!$700/mo. - negotiable
Please call Elizabeth Bryson:
719-481-0600
ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR
with new battery
and in good condition.
$1500 OBO
719-433-1744
FOR SALE
MASSY 30 TRACTORw/Belly Hgd Blade
NF $2000.00
Grn expanded metal oval
table w/4 chairs $185.00
719-487-1421
Wanted Lawnmowers to pickup
Weed trimmers, aluminum ladders
We will refurbish or recycle.
Call Maxx or Jack at
488.1147 for a pickup
WANTED
HELP WANTED
PART-TIME KENNEL HELPGerman Shepherd Breeder,
East of Monument
$9.00 Per Hour
Dog Training Experience Preferred
(303) 660-9000
TSTARLANDSCAPING
T-Star LandscapingAll Star Quality
Travis Prater
719-201-8667
P.O. Box 3142Monument, Co 80132
SPRING CLEANUP SPECIAL!
2012Kid’s Fishing Derby
‘Hooked on Palmer Lake’Saturday, June 2nd, 8 am‘til noon, Palmer Lake
$3 in advance, $4 at the Lake, 16 and under
Sponsored by....
Farmers Insurance, David Prejean Agency Peoples National Bank
Colorado Division of Wildlife · El Paso County Parks Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Lots of PRIZES, Awesome Family Event
Kid’s Fishing DerbyKid’s Fishing Derby
Tickets are $3 in advance, $4 at Palmer Lake the day of the event. No child will be denied admission for lack of ability to pay.
Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult, no exceptions.
The Entry Fee is being used to partially cover event expenses such as bait, etc. Still have questions? Call the Chamber of Commerce at 719-481-3282.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is providing a limited supply of rods & reels to the derby at no charge -- they are available on a first-come, first served basis. If you received free gear in the past or have your own please bring it so that there is plenty to go around. Recommended bait, if you can bring it: includes salmon eggs and worms. All entrants receive FREE D.O.W. Angler Education Course. Lots of free stuff to be given away. See you at the Lake!
Printing donated courtesy of:
GARAGE SALE
RED ROCK RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD
Fri. & Sat. - June 1st and 2nd
9:00AM - 3:00PMMulti-Family - Maps available at corner of Red Rock Ranch Drive and Hwy. 105. Furniture, Jewelry,
Camping/Sporting Supplies, Riding Mower and Much More!
Red Rock Ranch Drive is located appr. 2 miles North of Safeway
on Hwy 105.
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