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Make your summer a healthy one!
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ummer is upon us! We’ve spent the winter staying fit in the gym, running on a treadmill, climbing on a stair-master, training on a circuit, lifting free and machine weights—all to the beat of music or the scenes of the ever-present television. The darkness outside was complete, the temperatures low. Along late December, the sun began to return and, with it, cabin-fever set in! Now, the sun is back, temperatures are up, and nature calls
for staying fit running on trails, climbing mountains, lifting and pulling our bodies—all to the beat of birds singing and the scenes of sunsets, sunrises, mountains, and prairies. Summer gives us no reason not to continue a healthy lifestyle, but it does give us the opportunity for variety. Skip a treadmill session and go for a hike up that trail you’ve never taken. Skip a weight lifting session and participate in a group rock climb. Travel to Mesa Verde National Park, take in the history, run early in the morning on one of the trail ridges, stop and take in the beauty of a picturesque sunrise. Or if you can’t run, walk the trail and take in the smells, the sounds,
the textures of it all. Experience nature feeding your health, your spirit, your mind. There are so many activities available to fit your fitness level. Parks have become very good at providing trails of all lengths and difficulty levels. There are lakes, ponds, and streams to swim in and take your breath away. There are bike trails. There are skate parks. The great outdoors offers it all. Stay healthy, train hard, enlist
friends and family to partake of the joy of staying fit in the gym that is the world. –R. Wayne Davis, N.D.
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Young at Art: After-school Program
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had the chance to sit down and speak with Gary Holder, the Curator of Education from the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center. If you are concerned with the fact that Arts are being eliminated from our schools, and if you are ever concerned about the large number of young people roaming around the city on Friday afternoons, then you will be interested to find that this Pueblo non profit organization has really stepped up to the plate . On Fridays in Pueblo City schools, hundreds of students are released at 1:30 PM so that teacher in-services can be held. There really is nowhere for these students
to go…that is where the need for an after-school program meets both the need for a safe place and the need for high quality arts education. Young at Art brings together a group of retired certified Colorado teachers and professional artists to instruct the classes for students from 1st to 5th grade. The environment is safe, creative and exciting for students from all over the city. 1.) Music & Movement Mr. and Mrs. Kent Reed (retired D70 music educators) 2.) Sangre de Cristo Conservatory Choir Chris Reed 3.) Band (woodwinds and brass)
Kent Reed 4.) Guitar Kent Reed 5.) Magic Carpet Players Theater Classes Gary Holder (retired D60 teacher and Curator of Ed. at the Arts Center) 6.) Introduction to Dance Megan Miller (Sangre de Cristo Arts Center School of Dance Instructor) 7.) Hand Building with Clay Kate and Shane Jarrett (Sangre de Cristo Arts Center artists in residencepottery) 8.) Wheel-Throwing with Clay Kate and Shane Jarrett 9.) Cartooning Justin Morenz (Pueblo Chieftain cartoonist) 10.) Weaving Cathie Graeser
(Certified Brain Gym coach and fiber artist) 11.) Crayola After-school Arts Program Curriculum Nicole Pirraglia (former Heaton art instructor and Tour Coordinator for the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center) The cost for this is $15/week – less than what it would cost to hire a babysitter, and nearly half of all students are on full or partial scholarships so that no student is turned away . Every student gets a bottle of water and a piece of fruit when they come to the program, and every student has the opportunity to take four arts classes between 2:00 and 5:10 PM. – Continued on Page 14
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Natural Connections
Check this page for monthly events and meetings. Email Kimberly at Kimberly@ThriveLifestyles.com to submit your gathering in our next edition.
(Zella, 542-1605)
12 – Whole Grain Breakfasts Cooking Class – 6:30 (Kristine, 251-8310)
May 1 – Thursday – Pueblo Business to Business Expo – 11:00 Pueblo
13 –Tuesdays - Lifestyle Meals Cooking Class – 2:00 Dinner N
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Fridays – Entrepreneur Club and Public
15 – Thursday – Egg roll Cooking Class – 2:00 Dinner N Dash
4 –Sunday – Pamper Me Pretty Women’s Appreciation Day –
17 – Entrepreneur Club Think Tank – 10:00 Jazzed on Java Colo-
Convention Center (Operator, 542-1704)
Speaking Class – 11:30 Pueblo Country Club (Patti, 214-3552)
10:30 a.m. 421 N. Main Federal Building – Perky Tea and Coffee (Perky Tea, 542-0964)
5, 6, 7, 8 -Mon thru Thur – Complementary Medicine Association meetings – 6:00 Wireworks (Kimberly, 289-2223)
5, 12, 19 - Mondays- Melaleuca Presentation – Diane Brown –
6:30 Wingate Hotel (Diane, 671-8099)
6, 20 –Tuesdays - Toastmasters Public Speaking Class – 5:15 Wingate Hotel (Shelley, 671-7604) 9 - Friday – BBB Membership Breakfast – 7:45 IntelliTech college
Dash (Kimberly, 289-2223) (Kimberly, 289-2223)
rado Springs (Patti, 214-3552)
21 – Pueblo Business Women’s Network – 11:30 Pueblo Country Club (Nancy, 547-8125)
27 – Pueblo Business Forum – 11:00 Pillar Ranch (Tisha, 2108273)
Resuming in the Fall - Westin Price Foundation Pueblo Chapter – 4:00 Location Varies, please call (Kim, 947-0982; Nancy, 6471293)
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From our Publisher:
This is What Life is All About What a blessing to be in business two years and meet the amazing people that have been a part of That’s Natural!. I really would like to thank YOU, the reader, the avid consumer who likes to be in the know about these various topics of “Sustainability”. We all hold in us the power to change our little communities, and in the long run, who knows, maybe we will change our world as a whole. YOUR voice means something – we want to hear it, our community wants to know. YOUR vote means something – this is a democracy, right? It is our responsibility to act regardless of how hopeless it may sometime seem. YOUR dollar means something – we control our economy – you
can make choices by purchasing products and services that benefit our community. Thank you, consumers and readers, for allowing us to be a part of your day. A HUGE thank you our awesome advertisers with the best products and services you can buy. Thank you to my friends who have continuously believed in That’s Natural! and its mission, including, but not limited to: Kimberly, Shelley, Carrie, Clifton and Daryl. And lastly, a very sincere thank you to my loyal investors for making this all possible – Mom, Dad, and Gangoo. Here is to many, many more years of educating and promoting Sustainability in our wonderful community – Southern Colorado. –Tisha
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not just trinkets but stories and legends
he life stories that you pass to your family are treasures that exceed any material value. Lasting Memories by Lori Burner is an invaluable and creative way to help share your family memories. Burner is a Colorado native who was selected as the Grandmother of the Year for 2007. She was originally inspired to write Lasting Memories because her own childhood lacked family unity and thus knowledge of family history. Believing she could prevent other families from the loss of knowledge she created the fill-
in story book to inspire grandparents to leave stories to their children. Lasting Memories provides prompts and questions to encourage story telling, and it includes space to allow for answers and stories to be written. It is a fantastic resource for younger generations to connect with older generations through stories of laughter, courage, and strength. Can you imagine the year 2080 and a member of your family being able to read about how life was in the 21st century? With technology and life changing rapidly, your own book will be intriguing for
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generations to come. To get your own copy of Lasting Memories and to find out about the new Grandparent Club, please contact Lori Burner at 719647-0991 or lorilastingmemories@msn.com. Burner also teaches workshops at the Dorcy Cancer Center. Please contact Lynn at 557-3738 for class offerings or contact Lori.
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ummer temperatures cause bread to mold faster, but don’t worry. There are many ways to keep your bread fresh. It would be a shame to enjoy nutritious, fresh bread for fear of spoilage. Small households can bake smaller loaves; or bake traditional size loaves and freeze half of each loaf. If you like to toast your bread, halve your cooled bread and put half of each loaf into a quality freezer bag. If you want to slice it later, put uncut bread into freezer bags, freeze, and thaw as you need it. You can also shape part of your dough into pizza crusts
or rolls and freeze it unbaked. If you freeze dough, just be sure your recipe has about 1 TBS of sweetener in it so the yeast has something to feed on during its time in the freezer. Thaw frozen rolls, let them rise, and bake according to a roll recipe. Bread is getting expensive. Consider making it at home more economically. Kristine Hulet is teaching baking classes May 12th and 13th. Check out her blog at highaltitudebaking.blogspot. com for links to the newsletter and class schedule. She can also be reached at loves2bake@hotmail.com or 719251-8310. –Kristine the Baking Queen
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Make Eating a Priority
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ant to know one of the real secrets to feeling good and staying healthy this summer? Make eating a priority. Demanding schedules often lead to poor food choices or worse--skipping meals. Admit it – food is fuel for your body, and low quality fuel will undermine your health and stamina. Not maybe – for sure. Take responsibility – It’s your job to make sure you eat healthy, nobody else’s. Get back to basics - String
cheese, raw nuts, dried fruit, whole grain crackers, canned tuna, peanut butter, and raw vegetables are easy grab-n-go healthy choices. Always carry water – Even mild dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, and muscle weakness. Don’t be fooled by “healthy” claims – Read the ingredients. Power bars, sports drinks, and energy drinks can have more sugar than a candy bar. –Jo Schrubbe, BS,BCN Therafit Smart Nutrition 719-248-0660
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Car Buff, Golfers, and Realtors
pring is here and it’s the season for car enthusiast to tune and shine your street rod, sports car, motorcycle, or boat. American Wiping Rags carries clean cotton, lint free rags that are packaged in 10 or 20-pound bags. All our disposable rags are made from recycled materials. Don’t forget about our high quality microfiber cleaning cloths. Attention Realtors: AWR
has a practical gift basket perfect for the new home owner. The Home Gift Basket contains several of our most popular microfiber cleaning cloths including the Glass Microfiber, the Microfiber Dish Towel, and the All Purpose Microfiber cleaning cloth. It also contains useful kitchen gadgets packaged in a handy cleaning bucket. Order the Home Gift Basket today for only $23.00. New this season is the
oversize waffle-weave Microfiber Golf Towel (24” x 36”). This cool microfiber towel is available in aqua green, grey, sky blue, and tan for only $15.00. The standard size microfiber golf towel (16” x 24”} is available in tan only for just $10.00. To Order, please call Shelley, “The Rag Lady” at 719-671-7604 or send her an email at Americanwipingrags@msn.com. Also feel free to visit our website at
www.RagPeople.com. Free Local delivery. Remember, “Everyone NEEDS A Good Rag”.
Creating Health: Keeping Your Summer Cool
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hile you are out enjoying all that summer offers, use these tips to help stay healthy and balanced in this hot season: mEating lots of fresh
raw, organic, vine-ripened fruits and vegetables keeps the body cooler. (Remember Country Roots Organic Farm!!) mFruits are the most ‘yin’ or “cooling foods,” followed by vegetables. mFruit, cucumber and mint are all wonderful cooling. mEat less of the most ‘yang’ or warming foods: animal products; less “warming” foods are beans, nuts, and
seeds, and whole grains. mHydration is critical. Only water hydrates the body! mIf you work outdoors, and perspire frequently, I recommend Knudsen’s Recharge to enhance electrolyte balance—but you still need to hydrate with pure water. Fresh raw, organic produce provides natural electrolytes. mNote: Gatorade does not hydrate! It is junk to the
body, and is not health-supporting To find out how to get rid of sun-induced fever blisters, visit askdrdonna@blogspot. com, or call 719-583-8258. Dr. Donna J Hinders has been practicing integrated natural health care for nearly 24 years. She is a licensed chiropractor and acupuncturist, with a focus on restoring health by attending to the whole person, utilizing the principles of Nature. 719-583-8258.
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Meet the Team! Tisha
Casida-
Publisher After many hours on the computer, environment, and PROMOTE things
Tisha was born and raised out in “the Country” where she was able to grow up around the farming community. Great experiences as a youngster met cold reality after she left high school when she started experiencing problems affecting her nervous system. Oddly enough, her brother started to experience the same around the same time.
and endless evenings at the library at UCCS, Tisha learned everything she could about the Social, Political, Environmental, and Health aspects of what she was experiencing.
that really had a positive impact on society. Thus, That’s Natural! was born.
Putting the pieces together she felt it was very necessary to find a way to both EDUCATE society about certain aspects of our social and political
In an effort to “save the world” starting with Southern Colorado, she is working on finding a way to do this, and has been able to meet with hundreds of individuals who are working towards this same goal, to put the POWER in the consumer’s hands.
professional member of the American Association of Nutrition Consultants Kimberly Schaub earned her since 2007, passing the certification Bachelor’s Degree from Pepperdine exam with no less than a 91%. She also University in Nutritional Science sells The Pampered Chef® kitchen and graduated as the top performer tools and products to provide her from her program. After serving as customers with high quality cookware an officer in the U.S. Air Force as a for the new recipes they learn during Food Service Officer, she returned her programs. She is the founder of to her roots and passion in cooking Thrive Lifestyles and teaches a 6-class and nutrition education. She is a cooking program, called Lifestyle
Meals, designed to help people fit home-made meals into their lives through advanced-preparation and development of basic cooking skills. Chefs of all ages are welcome. She joined That’s Natural’s Team last year after Earth Day because she loves to write, lecture, and educate readers about nutritional health, food supply responsibility, and creative ways to make nutritious food “crave-worthy.”
Kimberly Schaub-Editor
David A. Martin-Sales
The poet, writer and jewelry artist David A. Martin is native to a stretch of forest in the Puget Sound region of the Olympic Penninsula of Washington State. After leaving home at 18 he spent four years in the U.S. Army and is a decorated vetran of the Gulf War, who now works towards peaceful resolution of humanities conflicts and relationships
with itself and with its environment. He has traveled the world and made his residences in various communities on the North American continent as well as abroad. He has been a resident of Colorado for fourteen years as of this publications print date, and currently resides in Pueblo with his wife, children and extended family. His poetry and works have
been published in several anthologies and books as well as being aired both live and recorded on public radio and pirate micro-radio stations. He spent many years organizing poetry readings and events to encourage an understanding and appreciation of poetry an ideas in his community. He is currently preparing his novelin-progress, Jam, for publication.
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Meet the Team! Michele Woods-Graphix
In the words of John Lennon:
cYou say you want a revolution Well you know We all want to change the world You tell me that it’s evolution Well you know c We all want to change the world But when you talk about destruction Don’t you know you can count me out Don’t you know it’s gonna be alright Alright, alrightc
Clifton Casida-Distribution
I am Clifton, Tisha Casida’s brother. In addition to other very fulfilling activities, I help out with this great publication. I believe in the mission whole-heartedly. To see the network of people harmoniously working together to gain progress through education is gratifying. I have met so many great individuals and learned about how
You say you got a real solution Well you know We don’t love to see the plan You ask me for a contribution cWell you know We’re doing what we can But if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is brother you have to wait Don’t you know it’s gonna be alright Alright, alright, al...cc
they help other people through this publication. It has really opened my eyes about the community and surrounding areas, not to mention how we all impact each other! As for me, I love to h people. I feel best when I know something I am doing is helping someone else. I feel a sense of satisfaction when I can help someone with the knowledge and experience I have obtained
An advocate for Mother Earth, Michele puts her energy into all things green. She is currently seeking a BFA in Interior Design with a strong focus on Sustainable Design. Michele lives in the mountains with her two youngest children, and a slew of pets. She is always up for a trip to the beach. She can be reached at emv@harmonicorder.net.
through the years of education and experience. I am a “why guy.” Growing up, I was not satisfied with “It works because it just works.” I strive to learn something new daily. I am excited to assist anyone that needs help. Please feel free to contact me. Please add my email to your contacts as I will be able to help refer people to your business as well. cliftoncasida@ gmail.com 719.252-4477.
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A Bit About Balance The Pleasure Prescription: To Love, to work, to play – Life in the Balance is about rediscovering your sense of aloha – literally and metaphorically “catching your breath”. Once you’ve caught it yourself, you will learn that true relaxation, happiness, health, and longevity come from giving and sharing this breath of life. Psychologist and author Paul Pearsall was an expert on the relationship between pleasure, stress, and the immune system. According to him, it isn’t too much stress but too little joy that is killing people. “We have no time to enjoy the moments of our life”, he says. “We need to counteract our ‘delight deficiency’ and ‘toxic success syndrome’ with some balanced, healthy pleasure. We need a prescription to slow down, rediscover the joy in daily living, and recon-
Wendie Stauffer hard at work. –That’s Natural File
nect with people. How much aloha is in your life? Are your days full of pleasure? We welcome the opportunity to help you find balance today. Call the Golden Flower Health Clinic at: 719-542-9210. You can also find Dr. Pearsall’s book at PaulPearsall.com.
–Wendie Stauffer
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chasing the water and fruit, donating guitars and musical instruments, and of course by donating their time. Scholarships and help has been provided by the Packard Foundation, City and County of Pueblo, the Sangre de Cristo
Sustainable Building Needs Support
Earthship Initiative is an organization seeking to raise awareness of the environmentally friendly and beneficial style of home known as an Earthship. Earthship Initiative’s goal is to remove any obstacles between the American citizen and their right to build and reside in an Earthship which harvests its own power and water, grows it’s own food and internalizes it’s own wastes. Earthship Initiative is seeking contact information (preferably) email addresses of individuals who would like to be on our mailing list to be notified about upcoming events (casual
informative gatherings, movies, legal or community forum / city council meetings) having to do with Earthship biotecture in Pueblo and Pueblo County. Also, if anyone has any specific information or experience about obstacles to the Earthship Initiative’s goals it would be most welcome. We seek especially to befriend and engage in dialogue with anyone in city or state government sympathetic to the legalization of Earthship biotecture who may be of assistance. Contact the Earthship Initiative at EarthshipInitiative@ live.com
Arts Center, members of the Board of Trustees. The Arts Associates volunteer corps helps every week to sign students in and out. No one is held back because they cannot afford the program, and at the time of this interview, 110 students were enrolled. Pueblo City Schools through Wayne Genova rents musical instruments to students for a minimal cost. Young At Art has also partnered with the YMCA, and rented a van to be able to bring 14 students from Parkview Elementary. The YMCA also brings other students by bus to the pro-
May/June 2008 gram. On May 16th, the program will culminate with a 5:30 public Art Exhibit & Performance demonstrating the accomplishments of the students. Congratulations on a job well done from That’s Natural! We think that it is fantastic that there is a program serving two distinct and significant needs in Pueblo County and in the Southern part of the state. For more information, or to become involved, please contact Gary Holder, 295-7210 or gary@sdc-arts.org
– Tisha Casida
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Fitness doesn’t just happen: Body Science There are many myths about nutrition and exercise. It takes a dedicated professional with precise expertise to understand the science rather than gimmicks. One such myth is chubby “spot removal.” So many people think that you can lose adipose tissue (fat) by “targeting” the area with a certain weight, specific repetitions and the latest exercise equipment. In real-
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ity, the human body will decrease adipose tissue when body science is met. Genetics determines which areas the body will use fat. When total caloric consumption is less than the expenditure, you become calorie deficient; hence, you lose weight. More important than counting calories is the breakdown of calories into their three macro nutrients – protein, carbohydrate, and
fat. The breakdown should be in the proper ratio depending on your metabolism, age, goals, exercise regime, and duration of exercise. That’s the true trick to weight loss. This is why educating yourself and receiving guidance from a professional that you can trust is crucial. Call me to find out how I can help your body. cliftoncasida@gmail.com 252-4477
Geese, the Secret to Preventing Livestock Losses
reventing loss in poultry has long been one of the biggest and most frustrating obstacles to successful sustainable poultry operations. Much of what I learned came from one of the greatest minds in agriculture today - Joel Salatin. One of the most valuable lessons he gave me was Geese.
One of the first things that I acquired when starting a poultry operation at Wind Spirit, the farm I manage in Bennett, was to acquire adult geese from the poultry swap. My personal favorite breed for predator control - Chinas. Chinese Geese seem to be the most alert and sometimes nastiest of the bunch, and a full grown and
with the right disposition can run off just about any predator, save maybe mountain lion, wolf or bear. Where they have really proven there worth has been when coupled with a good guardian dog. More on that next edition…
–Tim Hartlaub (hartlaubbird@aol.com)
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PUEBLO HERB SOCIETY
The Pueblo Herb Society is a non-profit organization providing the opportunity to share herbal knowledge through volunteer activities, plant sales, and public service. It is also a fun place for friends to share food, fun, and fellowship while continuing to learn more about herbs. Founded in 1993, it began when a group of Puebloans with a common interest in herbs started meeting and sharing information about all things herb related. They exchanged ideas on culinary, medicinal, decorative uses for herbs, and the planting and growing of herb gardens.
This tradition now includes programs such as herbs in Chinese medicine, making essential oils, crafting, and soap-making with. At the monthly meeting and potluck, members share food and experience programs ranging from presentations to hands-on projects. The society meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Central Christian Church, 1902 Hudson Avenue at 11:30 a.m. All persons wanting to learn about herbs or to share their knowledge about herbs are welcome. For further information call 542-0986.
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Environmental Grain
houldn’t we use the land for growing grains for the starving millions rather than graze animals on it? What this argument ignores is that a large portion of the Earth’s land is unsuited to cultivation for various reasons: slope, soil type, and insufficient precipitation. Sometimes lands that are unsuitable for cultivation but perfect for grazing are overlooked in favor of more intensely cultivating existing agricultural lands. In today’s world, many times that means monocultures of soybeans and corn. They tend to deplete the soil and require the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Large tracks of land in the Amazon are now being cleared not for cattle but to grow soybeans that are
largely genetically modified. What we need is a return to the Independent Mixed Farm, which will be brought by the educated consumer and enlightened farmer. The mixed farm is one which many animal AND plant species grow interacting synergistically - which is economical, efficient, and environmentally friendly. As Sally Fallon of the Weston A. Price Foundation clarifies, “It is not animal cultivation that leads to hunger and famine but unwise agricultural practices and monopolistic distribution systems.” Visit Joel Salatin’s mixed farm http://www.polyfacefarms.com for a superb example of what our future agriculture should look like. –Kim Wiley Larga Vista Ranch
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Food Safety in the Summer It’s picnic season again! Time to pull out the cooler, the backpack, the portable gas stove, the plastic dishes, and the thermometer. Thermometer? The warm weather and hot sun can easily spoil any fun picnic by helping your food spoil more quickly. Bacteria love the summer, and they multiply very quickly. If you leave your egg salad or meats out for too long, bacteria will come and make a summer resort from your food. You don’t want that, because they can cause mild reactions that include upset stomach and diarrhea, and sometimes severe reactions that could leave you in the hospital. Avoid those uncomfortable, party-killing experi-
ences by making sure your food is wrapped, kept refrigerated or covered in ice in a cooler until you’re ready to serve. Once everyone has selected their foods, put back any leftover items in the cooler or refrigerator immediately to make sure it stays too cold for bacteria. Don’t invite bacteria to any of your summer parties. Kimberly Schaub is a culinary instructor and public speaker and is currently accepting enrollment for Lifestyle Meals, which begins May 13th. If you are interested, please contact her at: kimberly@thrivelifestyles.com or 719-289-2223. – Kimberly Schaub
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Retzio’s Road Runners
American Cancer Society Hosts 11th Annual Relay for Life Event
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he American Cancer Society’s 11th Annual Relay for Life event will have a very special team on the track this June – Retzio’s Road Runners. This team is led by Retzio Gredig, already a cancer survivor at the young age of eight-years-old. Retzio is the 2008 Relay for Life Honorary Chair. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor on December 22, 2004, when he was only five-years-old. He has been honored as a survivor for several years by coming to the Relay banquets, walking on Relay teams, attending and speaking at both the Roadless Ride and the Kid’s Cure for Cancer Walk/Run in Denver. “We have been involved with the American Cancer Society for three years and are proud to be associated with such a great event that benefits others affected by cancer in our community,” said Meg Gredig, Retzio’s mother. “The support that Relay for Life provides is invaluable and we feel very fortunate to have received the generous support that we did while going through
Retzio’s diagnosis and treatment. Our hope is that everyone in this position receives the love and support that we did.” This year Retzio’s classmates at Trinity Lutheran School decided to put together a team for Relay and came up with the perfect name – Retzio’s Road Runners. “I feel very lucky that I am a survivor, and am very excited to have a team in the relay with my friends from school,” said Retzio Gredig. This all night event is being held at Colorado State University – Pueblo. Relay begins on Friday, June 6 with registration at 5 p.m. and runs through closing ceremonies on Saturday, June 7 at 7 a.m. In addition to raising money for cancer research and education, Relay teams of eight to 15 people, commit to having a team member walking on the track at all times to symbolize that cancer never sleeps. It’s not too late to be involved in this year’s event by forming a team, become a corporate sponsor, or a committee member. The next committee meeting is on May 12
The team is enjoying the Relay for Life Kick Off at Do Drop Inn pizza. Retzio’s Road Running Team (from left to right): Jett Nakamura, Nick Rooney, Retzio Gredig, Daniel Valdez, Alexis Doidge, and Rahel Gredig (in front).
at 5:45 p.m. at Jones-Healy in the upstairs conference room. The next team captain meeting will be May 15 at 5:45 p.m., at the Pueblo Convention Center. For more information about Relay and to RSVP to attend any of the upcoming meetings, contact Gena Alfonso at 545-8181 or email her at relayforlifepueblo@ yahoo.com.
–Photo by Cara Housman
About Relay for Life Relay for Life has been active in Pueblo for the last 10 years and has raised over 520 thousand dollars. The funds raised by Relay benefit the American Cancer Society, for local patient services, education, advocacy and research. Early detection leads to higher survival rates.
–Cara Housman