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“If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own back yard. - Dorothy in “Wizard of Oz”

hether it’s city, suburbia or farm country; summer “staycations” are becoming more popular as high gasoline prices and rising airline fares continue to dampen travel plans. But staying home on vacation doesn’t have to be a bust. For entertainment, look no farther than the backyard and some easy games. From croquet to hide ‘n’ seek, backyard games have been around for centuries. In the age of high technology, however, backyard games have taken a back seat to electronic playtime devices like the Wii. But why not step outside, enjoy the sunshine, soak in some Vitamin D and get a bit

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TAKE CROQUET, FOR EXAMPLE

Croquet is one of the oldest backyard games around. It made its debut in the British Isles in mid-19th century; and, for more than 100 years, Americans have played croquet at garden parties, outdoor wedding receptions or simple Sunday family gatherings. Its popularity prompted Jack Osborn to organize the United States Croquet Association in 1977. There’s even a World Croquet Federation Championship and a World Croquet Championship. There are more than 600 croquet greens in the U.S. and Canada. Croquet is played with nine wickets, two stakes, mallets and balls. Hitting the balls with the mallets in an attempt to get them through the wickets is the gist of the game.

HORSESHOES

Horseshoes is another game that goes way back – to ancient Greece. Many believe the game descended from the Greek sport of discus throwing. The Greeks developed a game where the discus was thrown at a stake; however, only the rich could afford the discus. Those with little income opted to use a horseshoe instead. At the time, the horseshoes were round with a hole in the middle and the game was called quoits. As the game evolved, it was renamed horseshoes and brought to the U.S. by English settlers. The Union soldiers made it popular as they spread it around the country after the Civil War. But the soldiers used the discarded shoes of mules, which could have changed history. It might have

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In 1910, the city of Bronson, Kan., hosted the first world championship of horseshoe pitching. With the birth of an organized horseshoe organization in 1914, now called the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, standards were set regulating the size and weight of horseshoes (2 lbs. to 2 lbs. and 2 oz). The stake had to stick 8 inches out of the ground. In 1920, the stake was raised to 10 inches; a decade later, the stake went to 15 inches above ground. Also in the roaring 20s, the game of horseshoes was referred to as “barnyard golf” because it was a favorite in rural communities. Pitching the horseshoe to the stake is the basis of the game – with a mandatory 40 feet between “toss and land” distance for men and 30 feet for women. The game is played to 40 points. The NHPA estimates that more than 15 million people in the U.S. and Canada play the game.

BATTLEDORE AND SHUTTLECOCK

Believe it or not, the origin of badminton came from a children’s game played in China, Japan, India and Greece called battledore and shuttlecock. The kids used the battledore as a paddle to hit the shuttlecock back and forth. In the 1860s in India, a net was added and the game was called Poona. The British Army picked up the game in the 1870s in India and brought it to England. In 1873, the Duke of Beaufort in England hosted a lawn party at his country place, which was called Badminton.

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www.shelterinsurance.com Snippetz Plans A Staycation... Continued from Page 2 They played Poona at the party, and the sport became popular among the British elite. Soon, the game was referred to as “the Badminton game.” In 1877, the Bath Badminton Club was formed. In 1934, nine founding members formed the International Badminton Federation. And there it is – a paddle, a net and a shuttlecock. They still call the badminton ball a shuttlecock, a feather light ball.

VOLLEYBALL It doesn’t take much to set up a volleyball “court” in the backyard. A net, some stakes and a ball, a little smaller than a basketball. The United States is home to volleyball’s roots. In 1895, William Morgan, an instructor with the YMCA in Holyoke, Mass., invented volleyball by blending parts of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball. First called “mintonette,” the game was renamed volleyball when an observer told Morgan that the players seemed to volley the ball back and forth. In 1922, the first national YMCA championship game took place in Brooklyn, N.Y., where 27 teams representing 11 states participated. Six years later, the United States Volleyball Association was formed, which spawned the first U.S. Open volleyball match. In 1930, the two-man beach game became popular. In the 1990s, it became an Olympic sport.

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In this dizzying game, one kid puts on a blindfold and the others spin him around a few times. Then, the blindfolded kid is led around the yard until he reaches a destination determined by his leaders. The blindfolded kid has to guess where he is.

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rently featuring some of his own paintings and Buon (True) Frescos at the gallery along with well known artists Skip Whitcomb, Fred Fellows and sculpture by Earl Eder. The gallery has an official opening party scheduled for July 22nd which coincides with the popular Monument Art Hop. Archuleta will also maintain his studio within the gallery and can usually be found working on his latest works alongside Rhoda his wife and partner of many years. As a talented floral designer, Rhoda adds a twist to the gallery by incorporating a complimenting full functioning Floral Studio that offers fresh floral designs for all occasions, along with green and blooming plants that enhance the beautiful paintings that hang throughout the spacious territorial style building. The walk-in floral cooler that is open to customers is filled with gorgeous fresh floral arrangements and a selection of loose flowers allowing for customized bouquets for patrons.

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Archuleta’s have purchased the building, which helps solidify the area as growing art district. Creative districts often can be ﬂeeting as artists help raise the desirability of an area, rents increase, and the artists are then pushed out. The growing Art District in downtown Monument will hopefully avoid this fate as artists continue to purchase spaces with the intent to stay.

Tri-Lakes area and there is really no reason to go elsewhere. We are happy to support the local community and help to grow and expand the arts,” said Rhoda Archuleta.

To further enhance the sense of community, the Archuleta’s have enlisted the help from local merchants in the framing of art and in the enhancement of the building renovation. “There is such a wealth of talent in the

The Gallery is located in the former location of Winter Gallery on the corner of Front Street and Third. In addition to owning the gallery and ﬂoral studio, the

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A.T. Archuleta will continue working on his paintings and fresco work which sometimes takes him from the Monument area. There is space available to rent and space for classes, workshops, and events. The gallery and ﬂoral studio will continue to evolve with the growing art community. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-3 and Monday’s by appointment.

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ammy Rene Crawford owner of Chateau Belle Artistic Interior Design has now opened The Enchanted Florist. & Cottage Treasures. Tammy said that she never dreamed of opening a florist, but when a friend told her this past December about the previous flower shop going up for sale and suggested that it would be the perfect business for Tammy the wheels started turning. However when she called to get information on the sales price it had just been sold a few hours prior to her calling. The former shop was sold and moved to Larkspur this past December. She had given up on trying to do anything with a flower shop, there was just no way possible for her to open a new business.

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About 4 months had gone by and many of Tammys design clients were still talking about the possibility of her opening a new flower shop, but she had completely given up on the idea, their personal finances were really taking a big hit and they were just getting by on a very thin shoestring.

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Eisenhower signs the Rivers and Harbors Flood Control Bill, which allocates funds to improve flood-control and water-storage systems across the country. The bill was introduced in the wake of disastrous hurricanes that hit the northeastern United States in August 1955. • On June 30, 1962, Sandy Koufax strikes out 13 batters and walks five to lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to victory over the New York Mets 5-0 with his first career no-hitter. • On July 1, 1979, the Sony Walkman goes on sale for the very first time. The initial production run of 30,000 units looked to be too ambitious after one month of lackluster sales (only 3,000 were sold in the first month), but after a massive advertising campaign, available stocks sold out before the end of August.

• On June 28, 1928, 26-year-old Louis Armstrong walked into a Chicago recording studio and recorded “West End Blues.” Armstrong’s 15-second trumpet intro to “West End Blues” and his eight-bar solo near the end make it one of the most influential pieces of recorded music in history.

• On July 2, 1992, the one-millionth Corvette, a white LT1 roadster with a red interior and a black roof -- the same colors as the original 1953 model -- rolls off the assembly line in Bowling Green, Ky. The Corvette went into production in June 1953 with a base sticker price of $3,760 (around $30,000 in today’s dollars).

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CLEAN UP POST SALE - Don't litter. Remove your signs from the neighborhood as soon as the sale ends. - Decide in advance what you'll do with leftovers so they won't go back into the house. - Show some kindness and donate them to charitable organizations. Some will send a truck to your home to pick up the goods (be sure to get a receipt, as your donation may be tax-deductible).

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• It was Swiss journalist and commentator Esther Dyson who made the following sage observation: “The Internet is like alcohol in some sense. It accentuates what you would do anyway. If you want to be a loner, you can be more alone. If you want to connect, it makes it easier to connect.” • The world’s largest colony of ants reaches all the way from northern Italy to Spain’s Atlantic coast. • The ﬁrst U.S. patent was issued in 1790 for a soap-making formula developed by Samuel Hopkins. • In May of this year, Canadian chef Ted Reader attempted to break the Guinness record for the world’s largest hamburger. The patty alone weighed more than 300 pounds, and the bun was 105 pounds. Once the burger was decked out with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, red onions, pickles and barbecue sauce, the grand total was a whopping 590 pounds. Guinness has not yet certified the giant hamburger, but it seems a shoe-in to beat the current record holder, which is a measly 158.8 pounds.

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ost days I wake up happy and cheerful, in love with life. On those days it’s easy to be thankful, grateful for the melodramas of wayward kids, and ever changing weather; grateful for lost loves, deciding vocation and • Hasbro’s Easy-Bake oven was my family, and grateful for a rela- vacation. so popular when it was released in tionship with the lover of my soul! 1963 that it sold a half million of Somehow He will have the last the toys within the first year. Gratitude is the antidote to greed, word, and it will be good. The story He is telling is about His determined • If getting out on the road these and grumpiness. It brings your heart search for our hearts. He will pursue days is making you nervous, you into a peaceful place, allowing it have good reason: According to the to see the beauty all around and in us to the end of the earth. You see 2010 GMAC Insurance National your life. Woke up this morning and we have this propensity to wander. Drivers Test survey, approximately turned on the radio to hear,” feel the We are distracted by so much in the 38 million American drivers would rain on your face; no one else can world, and once we start comparing fail a written drivers test -- that’s feel it for you, live your life with what we have to what others have… 20 percent of licensed drivers. The words unspoken, release your in- we’ve completely lost the vision. nation’s best drivers can be found in Kansas, while the worst drivers -- perhaps unsurprisingly -- are in New York.

hibitions….”. I found myself dancing around the kitchen with hands raised to Him

in my path. Beyond being grateful for the global things like a country at peace without bombs flying overhead, and the beauty of the state of Colorado, purple mountain majesty and all that, I begin to think about how I have been blessed personally. A healthy body, a stable mind (more or less) and constant provision for what I need. Who are we that He should give a rip about us? Restoring us is what he is up to.

If you’d like to grow deeper in your walk with Him, if your life seems My mantra to my kids while they dull and lacking passion, or simply were growing up was “ comparison need to re-boot the whole system, is the root of all low self-esteem” give me a call. I am willing to walk for we will always find those who along side. are better than us, and those who aren’t as gifted as us. Using this as our standard is ludicrous. Now back to gratitude…

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81% of total water intake, with 19% of water being provided by foods. So, the recommendation for actual fluid intake is 3.0 liters for men and 2.2 liters for women. Since 1 liter = 33.8 fluid ounces, men are advised to drink 101.4 fluid ounces, or 13 cups (a cup is 8 fluid ounces) of drinking water and other beverages per day, and women are advised to drink 74.4 fluid ounces, or 9 cups, per day.

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Water is the medium for most chemical reactions in the body, especially those metabolic reactions involved Courtesy of: Susan Iverson, M.S. in energy production. The body uses water as a coolant, helping to regulate body temperature during exerid you know that most peo- cise, when fever is present and in ple can survive no more hot environments. Water also serves than 7 days without water as a cushioning component between (Williams 2005)? Because of its nu- joints, in the spinal cord and in the Pregnant or Breast-Feeding Wommerous and diverse functions in the brain. en: Expectant mothers and those body, water is often regarded as the who are breast-feeding also need most important nutrient. Although additional fluids daily to stay hythere is rigorous proof of its bendrated. Women at risk of gaining efits, scientists still have trouble obtoo much weight are encouraged jectively advising people how much to consume more water (no calothey need to drink daily to maintain ries) and limit their consumption of favorable health. Let’s take a clossweetened fluids (with calories). er look at this mysterious nutrient At different times in your life, you called H2O. may need to pay special attention to water intake. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) published its Dietary Reference Intake for water in FebWater is intricately involved in nu- ruary 2004. The committee explains In an hour of light exercise in a cool that drinking fluids represents about

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SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN one 2 1/2 to 3 pound fryer chicken, cut up buttermilk, enough to cover the bird vegetable shortening for frying (or for best results, use left over bacon drippings) 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 3 teaspoons seasoned salt

1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Wash chicken pieces and place in a deep bowl. Cover with buttermilk and refrigerate at least 2 hours .Melt shortening in a cast iron skillet to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat to about 370 degrees F. In a plastic bag, mix together all of the dry ingredients. Remove chicken from bowl. Using additional seasoned salt and pepper, lightly coat seasoned chicken. Place chicken in bag, one piece at a time and shake well until thoroughly coated. Dip each piece in the buttermilk and coat with flour once again. Shake off excess; place on waxed paper for 15 minutes or until dry. Place chicken, skin side down, in hot shortening. Do not crowd skillet. Brown slowly until golden on all sides. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, for 35 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. To make the gravy, pour off all but 2 tablespoons oil and add 2 tablespoons flour. Make a roux by stirring constantly and scraping the pan often. Cook for about 3 minutes or until a golden brown. Gradually, whisk in 1 cup of milk. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper. Stir for about 1 minute or until thickened.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news! After dealing pretty much in the dark with a matter that seemed to be taking forever to resolve, you should soon be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Swimming. A natatorium is an indoor swimming pool. 2. Mount Mitchell in North Carolina 3. 2012 4. Cu (Latin: cuprum) 5. A culture 6. Rupert Holmes 7. Jack’s Bistro 8. BMW 9. One who makes or repairs wagons 10. Michael Jordan

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1. Kevin McReynolds stole 21 bases without being caught for the New York Mets in 1988. 2. Frank Smith tossed no-hitters in 1905 and 1908 for the White Sox. 3. True. 4. The University of Arizona, in 1997. 5. Thirty-nine years (Sawchuk’s last season was 1969-70; Brodeur broke the record in 2009). 6. Bobby Hillin Jr., in 1986. 7. Ivo Karlovic had 51 aces in a match in 2005.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Association. Their No. 1 hits include “Windy” and “Cherish.” 2. Jiles Perry “JP” Richardson was a disc jockey and singer. He’s best remembered for “Chantilly Lace.” Richardson died in the 1959 plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. 3. Elton John. The song hit No. 1 in 1974. 4. Dire Straits. The album reached No. 1 in nearly every corner of the world. The six-minute “Calling Elvis” also was on that album and mentions many of Elvis’ songs. 5. Earth, Wind & Fire in 1979 on the “I Am” album. The song was heard in the films “Caddyshack” and “Happy Feet.” 6. “Minute by Minute” in 1978. The cut “What a Fool Believes” probably propelled the album to the top. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.

JUNE 28, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Making things more complicated than they need to be can be a problem for the typically orderly Lamb. Try to look for a less intricate way to accomplish the same goals. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Avoiding personal involvement in a troubling situation might be advisable at this time, especially since you probably don’t have all the facts. The weekend brings a surprise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A problem with a colleague you thought had been resolved could recur. However, this time you’ll be able to rely on your record to get a quick resolution in your favor. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Giving your self-esteem a boost could be a good idea for the Moon Child, who might feel a bit daunted by the week’s occurrences. Just focus on all your positive accomplishments. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The “mane” attraction for the Lovable Lion this week is -what else? -- love. New relationships move to new levels, while long-standing partnerships are strengthened. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A recent workplace problem will prove to be one of miscommunication, and once the matter is settled, you should have a better chance of getting your proposals approved.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A positive message should help lift that energydraining sense of anxiety, and you should soon be able to deal with even the peskiest matter, whether at work or personal. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Try to control that heated Sagittarian temperament while dealing with what you believe to be an unfair matter. A cool approach is the best way to handle things. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Nursing hurt feelings could keep you from learning what went wrong. Ask your partner, a family member or a trusted friend to help you reassess your actions in the matter. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Nature is dominant this week. Try to spend time outdoors with someone special. An act of kindness in the past might be recalled by a person you believed was out of your life. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An upcoming career decision could be based on how well you might be able to apply your artistic talents. Be sure to use the finest samples of your work to make a strong impression. BORN THIS WEEK: Doing good things for others comes easily to you. You are considered a good friend, even by those you might hardly know.

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he Fourth of July is almost upon us. To commemorate Independence Day, we shoot off fireworks, attend picnics and maybe even walk in parades. While it might not be as dramatic, another celebration of freedom should eventually play a big role in your life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; specifically, your personal Financial Independence Day. And you can speed the arrival of this day by making the right moves. Here are a few ideas to consider: Boost your 401(k) contributions. To build the resources youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to become financially independent during your retirement years, you should take full advantage of your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan. Whenever your salary goes up, try to contribute more to your 401(k). Generally, your contributions are made with pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. And your contributions grow on a tax-deferred basis. In 2010, you can put up to $16,500 into your 401(k), or $22,000 if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 50 or older. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Max outâ&#x20AC;? on your IRA. In 2010, you can contribute up to $5,000 to your IRA, or $6,000 if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 50 or older. Your traditional IRA contributions may be deductible, depending on your income level, and your earnings can grow tax deferred. Contributions to a Roth IRA are never deductible, but earnings can grow tax free, provided you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take withdrawals until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 59Â˝ and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve held your account at least five years. Build an emergency fund. Try to build an emergency fund containing six to 12 monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of living expenses, placed in a liquid ac-

Cut down on your debt. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier said than done, but by reducing your debt load, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more money to invest for the future. You might want to start by eliminating the smallest debts first, then moving on to whittle away at the bigger ones. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;over-focusâ&#x20AC;? on your investment statements. Obviously, you want to know how your investments are performing. But you may be better off not checking on your investments every day, or even every week. When you pay extremely close attention to the movements of your investments, your emotions may lead you to make decisions based on short-term events rather than longterm goals. Invest with your head, not your heart. Avoid â&#x20AC;&#x153;time traps.â&#x20AC;? Many people know they need a certain amount of money at a certain time for a specific goal, such as a down payment on a home, the first college tuition payment or even the first yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living expenses during retirement. Yet they get into trouble because they set aside the money in an inappropriate investment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is, one whose price can fluctuate greatly. If you know when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to need the money, put it in a lower-risk investment and avoid the time trap. Taking these steps wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t instantly enrich you. But eventually, they can lead you down the path to your personal Financial Independence Day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and that may be reason enough to celebrate. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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• By the end of the summer the kids will have a whole collection of artwork and projects for their art show.

• The kids might enjoy writing their own books and comic books, complete with art and decorated covers. Start with large sheets of paper that can be folded and stitched up the crease.

• For the show itself, string a line across the porch or between trees to hang the artwork. Let the kids design and make invitations to hand out to their friends. Invite the press, too, and use invitations designed by the kids.

• Let the kids use face paint to make the funniest/scariest faces they can, and have your budding photographer take photos to frame.

• With a little bit of planning and not much cash, you can foster some good habits in the kids as you teach them to use their ingenuity to create fun instead of heading directly for the television.

• Take a walk in a local park and collect leaves, fallen acorns and grasses for collages and mobiles. Let the kids experiment with drawing or painting or taking digital photos of nature. If you’re near a beach, collect jars of sand to make sand candles or colored sand in jars. • Go to the library once a week. Pick out age-appropriate books on artists and let the kids practice imitating that artist’s work. Use the faux finish paint and thick cardboard to make frames.

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