P UTTING
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Our First Year of Promoting Sustainability is COMPLETE—Now…
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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY It was May of 2006 that the first issue of That’s Natural! went out to the community of Pueblo County. It was four pages and 250 were circulated to around seven businesses. One year later the publication ranges between 8 and 12 pages and between 2,000 and 2,500 are circulated at over 70 locations. They are going to Pueblo County, Fremont County, and Huerfano County. People apparently love to hear about how they can live sustainable lives. We like to learn about what amazing and healthful
products are right here in Southern Colorado. Our communities like to know about the incredible entertainment we have available locally. We like to learn about individuals, businesses, and organizations that are doing great things for our community. Should we be surprised? I don’t think so. Although our world is full of less than desirable happenings, we all have the capability to change and make positive impacts on our own lives and those of our fellow citizens.
the arts, the environment, and small businesses could all work together in this wonderful country based on this wonderful concept of capitalism? Here’s to one year of making a difference—this is thanks to the business owners who took a chance and believed in making a difference in our community. Continued on Page 2 And thank you to you—the consumer and customer— for taking the time to read this publication and make this possible.
We are change.
With Much Appreciation,
Who would have known that sustainability—that health,
Tisha T. Casida, Publisher
Spend $$$ LOCALLY and Save With That’s Natural! “Nothing endures but change.” - Heraclitus, (540 BC—480 BC)
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Reflexology
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R AW M ILK
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LOOK at what’s Happening in Southern Colorado!
Publisher & Editor:
Tisha Casida Editor:
Anissa Solano
Nature
Contributors:
Jennifer Aguilar Anitia T. Archuleta Donna Demeter Robert Johnson Paula Robben Anissa Solano Jo Scher Wendie Stauffer Sales & Distribution
The Arts & Music Heritage Days Festival—presented by the Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center. May 11-13, Friday from 511PM, Saturday 10 AM-11PM, and Sunday from 10AM4PM at Victoria and “B” Street. Call 719-295-1517 or email chris@theheritagecenter.us for more information. * Free Museum Tours
Clifton Casida Contact Us… We Want to Hear Your Thoughts!
That’s Natural! P.O. Box 1476 Pueblo, CO 81002-1476 E-mail: info@backtothesource.biz Send Ads/Articles to: editor@backtothesource.biz Website: www.BackToTheSource.biz * 2,000-2,500 Circulated to over 70 locations in Southern Colorado Publisher: Tisha T. Casida E-mail: tisha@backtothesource.biz Phone: 719-210-8273 or 719-930-1834
The Colorado Mountain Club, El Pueblo Group: May 19th, B Hike—St. Charles Peak. Contact Ed Biery: 719-546-6215
* Train Rides * Live Music * Children’s Bounce Park * Beer Garden
Environment Action Green Drinks: Friday, May 18, 6:00 PM - Monthly Meeting @ The Gold Dust Tavern, 217 S. Union Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003
Health Action Pueblo Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation: "Optimal health through nutrient dense foods." Learn were to obtain locally grown organic vegetables, grass-fed meats, free range pastured eggs and chickens, raw dairy and how to PREPARE them for optimal health. Contact the Pueblo Chapter of the Weston Price
Foundation for more information." nourishingways@msn.com Copyright © Christina Mascarenas
www.BackToTheSource.biz
If you would like to list your function/event, please contact us at…. info@backtothesource.biz
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S O …Y OU W OULD L IKE TO B E A S OCIALLY R ESPONSIBLE I NVESTOR You have all heard the saying, “Keep it simple stupid”. (KISS) Well, that age old saying applies to investing as well. A lot of us get too wound up and confused with the complications of “where do I put my IRA, 401(k) and private savings money.” As the “Famed Philosopher”, Yogi Berra put it, “I don’t want to make the wrong mistake.” An easy way to avoid the wrong mistake is to build a simple plan by allocating, diversifying, and rebalancing. This is done is by taking a disciplined approach. Rather than pursue their goals with a strategic long-term approach, many investors try to time the market and chase investment returns, (the top investment sector in 2007 might be on the bottom in 2008) and they end up with little to show for it. There is a better way. Consider developing a balanced goaloriented investing strategy with a three- step process. ALLOCATE – assets across the major asset classes to help you pursue the optimal return for the risk level you are willing to undertake. DIVERSIFY – within each asset class to take advantage of different investment styles and various market sectors so strong performance in one area minimizes downturn in another. REBALANCE – periodically to ensure that your plan remains in synch with your risk tolerance and to maintain your desired alloca-
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tions. A disciplined approach is easy to put into practice when you create and follow a strategic plan – one that can help you stay focused on your longterm goals. Keeping in mind that NO investment strategy including asset allocations, diversification or rebalancing can guarantee a profit or protect against loss. So… ”Keep it simple _ _ _ _ _ ” and be a smart investor! Investment in mutual funds involves risk, including possible loss of principal invested. You could lose money on your investment in any Fund or the Fund could under perform for any of the following reasons: The market prices of stocks or bond decline; the individual stocks in the Fund do not perform as well as expected; and/or the Fund’s portfolio management practices do not work to achieve their desired result. Securities products are offered through New England Securities Corp., a broker-dealer (member NASD/ SPIC).
James C. Brumage, CLU®, ChFC®
Registered Representative, New England Securities* 7350 Campus Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920/ 113 N. Santa Fe Ave., Florence, CO 81226 (719) 784-2310
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H OLISTIC S KIN C ARE Our skin is the largest functioning organ of our body. Not only does it respond to, and protect us from environmental distress, it is what makes us unique as individuals.
skin’s protective acid mantle isn’t disturbed and the products deliver the best results.
We could not live without our skin. With all the information available on how to take care of our internal organs, taking care of our largest organ, our skin, has been a much lower priority. I am pleased to offer premium skin care and wellness products that are formulated in Switzerland and made in the USA. All products offered are: Botanically based. All formulations are proprietary blends of herbs and botanicals. pH correct. Skin care formulas are at a pH of 5.5, just like the skin. The
Many of us are familiar with the term “squeaky clean”; this isn’t a good thing. When your skin is squeaky clean, it means that your skin’s protective acid mantle has been disrupted and the beneficial oils stripped. Hypoallergenic and Dermatologist tested. In the research and development phase, a product is sent to an independent dermatologist in an unmarked container.
Jennifer Aguilar is an Independent Consultant with Arbonne International. She can be reached at 406-1478 and at NaturalSwissBeauties@myarbonne.com. Please check out www.NaturalSwissBeauties.myarbonne.com for more information.
number of reactions, Arbonne International only approves a product when the number of reactions is zero.
A product description, number, and directions for use are provided. A Please look for this series next month to large, panel of volunteers use the continue learning about the importance of our product and report to the skin’s health. dermatologist. Though it is legal to use the hypoallergenic claim for a small
American Wiping Rags This Month’s Featured Products: PUPPY PADS:
TERRY TOWELS:
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22” x 40” Whole terry towels. Great for drying your wet pads or any dirty application where you do not want to use your good bath towels.
Great for pet owners, veterinarians, and kennels!
1. Microfibers products are very durable and can withstand more than 200 washes.
2. No cleaning chemicals are needed so there are no plastic containers to throw away.
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4. Microfiber cleaning cloths actually attract and trap micro dirt particles and bacteria.
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5. Just rinse in water or wash in regular detergent to release dirt and bacteria.
6. Does not harbor order causing bacteria like a sponge. 7. Saves you time and money. 8. Less waste in the landfills.
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Jarrett Pottery’s Annual SPRING SALE On 2nd and Santa Fe at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center
May 12, 2007, Saturday - 9:00 to 5:00
• Planters • Bird Baths • • Sun Faces • Functional Pottery • Look for us by Jackson Sculpture Garden in the Big White Tent!
You can always CALL if you can’t make it to the sale We’re Available at the Studio…
Just a Day Before Mother’s Day!!!
CALL Kate & Shane Jarrett at 719-583-9423
L OCAL F OOD FOR L OCAL P EOPLE Happy Spring to you all! At Country Roots Farm, we have been growing Certified Naturally Grown Produce since 1993 serving both the Pueblo and Colorado Springs area. Our Farm Stand generally opens in early June. It is open each Saturday from 8:30 am to 1 pm. This season we are available for “phone - in” or “email” orders to be picked up on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for those of you who are unable to
come out on Saturdays. We ask that you call or email 24 hrs. in advance of pick - up. Our main focus at Country Roots Farm is our “ Community Supported Agriculture Program” (CSA Program). This program entitles the “Share Member” (you) to a weekly amount of produce from mid-June to earlyOctober. Part or All of the “Share” is paid in advance (February, March), this money helps “support” the cost of
purchasing seeds, potting soil, transplants, drip irrigation, and many other early season necessities. If you would like further information on our CSA Program, please see our website at www.countryrootsfarm.com or 719-948-2206 for a brochure or any questions. - Ryan Morris
P UEBLO P ERFORMING A RTS G UILD P RESENTS The Pueblo Performing Arts Guild recommends these performances by Pueblo’s outstanding performing artists... Treasure Island – Impossible Players: May 2-5, 8:00 PM at the Impossible Playhouse [719-542-6969] Love Letters – Damon Runyon Repertory Theatre: May 11, 12 at 7:00 PM and May 13, at 2:00 PM at Runyon Theater [719-564-0579] Complete History of America: Abridged – Steel City Theater Company: May 17, 18, 19 at 8:00 PM at CSU-Pueblo Hoag Hall [719-543-9800]
For more performing arts events see PuebloPAG.org.
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H OME E NERGY S AVING T IPS
A Home Energy Tune-uP
A man was walking down the road. In the distance he heard the momentary howl of a dog in some distress. He soon passed a house with an old man sitting in a rocking chair on his front porch. Next to the old man was an equally old dog lying on the porch. Just then the dog let out a mournful howl. The passer-by stopped and asked the old man what was wrong with his dog. The old man said, “Oh, nothing much. He’s just lying on a nail sticking up through the porch floor.” The passer-by asked, “Well, why doesn’t he get up and move?” The old man said, “Oh, it doesn’t hurt that much.”
Inspection can help you cut your energy bill by 15 to 20% Learn more about the Home Energy Tune-uP
In many ways some people, who complain about their utility bills and do nothing about it, are like the dog on the porch. Once these same people are in enough financial discomfort they will probably look for a solution to their problem. Solutions do exist. Some of them are simple and less expensive. Some may require more effort and an investment into energy conserving improvements.
& other inspection services at www.homeinspection.com/reliablehome Robert W. Johnson
719-251-8841 Certified & Insured
This month’s energy-saving tips include the following: Lower the temperature on your water heater to 120 (F) degrees. Turn it off when leaving home for extended periods of time. Electric water heaters can be put on timers; gas water heaters must be set manually. Following manufacturer’s guidelines, place an insulation blanket around your water heater. Set refrigerators between 37 and 40 degrees (F). Keep the coils behind or under the refrigerator clean. Keep refrigerators and freezers well stocked; it takes more energy to cool an empty one. Some older refrigerators and freezers can use up to three times as much energy as newer ones. Robert Johnson is a home inspector with Reliable Home Inspections. His company offers the Home Energy Tune-uP from CMC Energy Services. For more information go to www.hometuneup.com or www.homeinspection.com/reliablehome.
R EFLEXO LOGY —A N A NCIENT H EALING A RT Reflexology is natural healing art in which pressure is applied to specific areas of the skin, mainly the hands and feet. Traced back as far as 2300BC in the physician’s tombs of the Egyptian pyramids, Reflexology is an ancient healing art that was also used in China, India, Japan and by Native American tribes. Based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet that correspond to every gland, organ and area of the body, Reflexology is a noninvasive, natural therapy that induces a deep relaxed state. Through application of pressure to these reflexes,
tension is relieved, circulation improved and your body’s natural healing capacity promoted. Whatever your occupation, age or current state of health, reflexology has something to offer you. For all stages of life, this healing therapy aims to help your body to maintain health, enhance your quality of life, meet specific health needs, and relieve stress in a very pleasant way. Specific conditions include, but are not limited to: - stress / tension - back, neck, shoulder pain - headache / migraines - PMS - colds / flu allergies asthma - sinuses / hayfever - diabetes Although each treatment lasts approximately 45-60 minutes, the first
session may require 90 minutes. The first visit may include a relaxing foot bath while the practitioner listens to you explain your current symptoms, if any, and reviews your medical history. Through the course of a session, certain reflexes may be sensitive. These tender spots are possibly indications of a For more information blockage in regarding the related Reflexology, body arContact eas. ReflexolWendie Stauffer, ogy aids to Reflexologist detox, Golden Flower Health balance and Clinic re-energize 719-542-9210 the body.
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With all of the harsh chemicals in the air and in the products we use, we are subjecting our skin to so much damage each and every day. If you’ve heard about all the negative effects that our sun, water, lotions, soaps and detergents have on our skin, then you’ll know how important it is for us to try and put back that moisture as well as we can. That’s why I’m truly passionate about Lemongrass Spa Products, hand made right here in Colorado. All of the ingredients are of the highest grade oils (almond, jojoba, olive, and apricot kernel), butters (shea, cocoa and mango butters) botanicals (peppermint, spearmint, sage, calendula) and essential oils (lemongrass, lavender, spearmint) to create healing body treatment.
RAW MILK
Why choose handmade spa products? Because they are delivered to you right after they have been created to provide you with the best quality possible. No harsh chemicals, parabens, alcohol, petroleum or mineral oil are added to any of our products. Animal byproducts and animal testing are out of the question.
smell absolutely fantastic (try our Grapefruit Lily)!
If you enjoy the luxuries of a day spa, you will love the skin treatments offered by Lemongrass Spa Products! Lemongrass brings the spa home to you, without the day spa price tag! We offer handmade skin treatments, lotions, bath crystals and many other products that feel and
If you’re interested in having a spa party at home, give me a call! Invite all your friends and have a girl’s night out! Or if you want to try some of our products, go to my website at www.ourlemongrassspa .com/164 and shop around. You’ll love what it does for your skin!
Denise Laine-Coughlin Senior Sales Consultant Lemongrass Spa Products 719-251-5414
Made in Colorado!
BUILDS AND MAINTAINS EXCELLENT HEALTH !
•With raw milk, teeth are less likely to decay. (Lancet, p 1142, May 8, 1937) •Raw milk promotes growth and calcium absorption. (Ohio Ag. Experimental Station Bulletin 518, p 8, Jan 1933) •Raw cream prevents joint stiffness. (Annual Review of Biochemistry, 18:435,1944) •Pathological organisms do not grow in raw milk but proliferate in pasteurized milk. (The Drug and Cosmetic Industry, 43 (1):109, July 1938) •Pasteurization destroys vitamin A, B complex, vitamin C, enzymes, and whey proteins. (See abstracts at www.realmilk.com) •After 3 generations on pasteurized milk, cats developed numerous health problems and pathologies of behavior. At four generations, all reproduction ceased. (Pottenger's Cats, 1983, Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation)
Let Your Food Heal You! Raw milk is a living food and has been found to be healing. For centuries traditional cultures have eaten raw and cultured raw milk products from cows, sheep, goat, camel, yak, buffalo, and reindeer. Weston A. Price, DDS, studied many of these traditional cultures and found them to be vibrantly healthy with perfect teeth. Raw milk is available in the Pueblo area.
Call Larga Vista Ranch today! 719-947-0982 • boonewiley@aol.com
COW SHARES ARE AVAILABLE!!! Raw milk is offered in the Pueblo area.
Call Larga Vista Ranch at 719-947-0982 to find out more!
Where YOU Can FIND That’s Natural! Pueblo County Welcome to the Community Packets (Pueblo West) Wireworks Coffeehouse……………...719-543-3000 HopScotch Bakery …..….333 S. Union Ave - 81003 Colorado Avenue Day Spa & Wellness Center… ……………………………………………..719-544-7900 Better Bodies & Associates………….719-544-0168 Sound Energy………….1919 W. US Hwy 50 - 81008 Little Caesar's Pizza (All Pueblo Locations) - K-Mart—3415 N. Elizabeth St. 81001 - 1175 S. Prairie Ave. 81005 - 1230 Bonforte Blvd. 81001 - 4104 Outlook Blvd. 81008 - 1801 Santa Fe Drive 81006 - 74 N. McCullouch 81007 Pueblo Bearing Service…..420 N. Elizabeth - 81003 Re-Tire……………….…....331 N. Grand Ave. - 81003 Shelley McPherson—AKA The Rag Lady (Events/Locations in Colorado)………..719-671-7604 Quiet World……………………….….....719-545-4381 Williams’ Studio……………….……….719-545-7517 Summit Brick…………...……601 E. 13th St.—81001 Evergreen Wellness Center…………..719-404-4161 Aloha Wellness Center………………..719-250-1324 Mutual of Omaha, David Shepson…..719-545-3569 Living in the Light …..... ...133 S. Union Ave. 81003 Country Roots Farm………..…….…...719-948-2206 Larga Vista Ranch……………..….…..719-947-0982 Dr. Donna J. Hinders………..….……..719-544-0649 Market Day Gourmet……………..…...719-250-3664 World Gym………….4710 Eagleridge Circle - 81008 Bodies By T……………………..304 W 4th St. 81003 PCC Fitness Center…....900 W Orman Ave. - 81004 Vance’s Bike Shop………….1147 S. Prairie—81005 The Hobby Shop……………...3001 Hart Rd.—81008 LaGrees………………...27050 E US Hwy 50—81006 Ladies Workout Express……...27050 E US Hwy 50 Independent Records …….....420 W 4th St.—81003 Solar Roast Coffee………....226 N. Main St.—81003 Denise, Lemongrass Spa Products..719- 251-5414 American Pastimes ……..1015 W. 29th St.—81008 Peppers Plus…………….2115 Santa Fe Dr.—81006 Dr. Kent Richard Hill (Chiropractic/Sport Science) ……………………………………………..719-544-1500 Physical Therapy Connections, PLLC dba Sports Performance and Rehab….58 Glenroyal Dr. - 81005 Treasure Island Liquor……..1210 S. Prairie - 81005 Euphoria Salon…………..409 N. Grand Ave—81003
VB Massage……….……....2124 Main St. - Rye TR’s Country Store…...6154 Boulder Ave - Rye Rye Rendezvous…………..2115 Main St.—Rye Mountain Montessori School……………….....6145 Boulder Ave. - Rye CSU-Pueblo (Various Locations on Campus) …………………...….2200 Bonforte Blvd.—81001
Fremont County The Pour House…….202 W Main St. - Florence Coyote Den Coffee House - 675 State Hwy 115—Penrose - US 50 & Justice Center Road—Canon City Javernick Farm Market …………...……………… …………………………..2815 E Main St. Canon City Desert Reef Hot Spring (Florence)..719-784-6134 Main Street Grille……..132 W Main St. - Florence Pizza Madness………...509 Main St.—Canon City Mother Nature Health Food Store…………………....915 Main St.— Canon City
Huerfano County La Veta Public Library………………..310 S. Main Ryus Avenue Bakery…………………………. ………………………...129 W. Ryus Ave.—La Veta Mountain Harmony Natural Foods………………. ………………………..321 W 7th St.— Walsenburg
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“Only the educated are free.” Epictetus (55 AD -135 AD), Discourses Please Recycle this Publication! The nutritional and health information in this newsletter are based on personal experiences and research by the author(s). The author(s) and editor do not offer medical advice or prescribe the use of diet as a form of treatment for sickness without the approval of a health professional. If you do use the information contained in this newsletter without the approval of a health professional, you are prescribing yourself, which is your constitutional right, but the author(s) and editor assume no responsibility.
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