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SeniorIF YOU ARE 50 OR OLDER YOUBeacon SHOULD READ IT!! SB JUNE, 2008 Vol. 26: No. 11 Established Aug., 1982 311 Consecutive Months! Potpourri Of Subjects To Tickle Your Fancy by James R. Grasso, Publisher, Chief Cook/Bottle Washer for Senior Beacon flexologist extraordinaire comes Yes, those were pictures of my daughter, Robin the following: Lynn you saw in the Pueblo West View and The Pueblo Here is something not Chieftain in late May. She is the same child that many of many of us get to see, unless you prayed for and continue to pray for beginning in early you live near there - Mt. St. Hel- 2000. It has been eight-plus very demanding years for Rob- ens at sunrise. in Lynn and her immediate family as well as our extended Mt. St.. Helens contin- Senior Beacon family. I’ve tried to keep you all updated ues to spew ash, while it is form- over the years while still trying to keep Robin’s privacy intact. ing a lava dome in the crater and Through all of her trials and tribulations she has persevered and flourished. still having minor tremors. My family and I are very proud of her and her many accomplishments, most espe- Here in this sunrise cially finishing as Valedictorian of her class at Pueblo West High School. shot, she appears to be blowing smoke rings (and anything so benign is welcomed, Thank you all so much for your prayers and words of encouragement given recent history). throughout the years. What forms the ‘smoke Oh, and the next time someone comes up to you and tells you there are no rings’ is the air flowing over miracles, tell them the story of Robin Lynn. the mountain getting pushed up Robin still is battling and whatever prayers, thoughts and good vibes you are higher as it goes up and over the willing to send her way would be forever appreciated. top. The moisture content and ini- tial temperature are just right so From Wendie Stauffer, writing contributot for Senior Beacon and Foot Re- that the moisture condenses from a vapor to small particles at the higher altitude. When the mov- Four-Legged Celebrity At Zoo ing air moves past the Peak and The Pueblo community is home to many individuals with artistic talents. comes down again, the particles The Pueblo Zoo’s own Ziggy the porcupine is now evaporate back to an invisible vapor. being called a four-legged celebrity. The two ‘pancakes’ describe that there are two layers of air for which this is On Friday, June 20, the Pueblo Zoo will happening, thus making these awesome pictures possible. host Zoofari, its annual fundraising event. This Striped Icebergs? Icebergs in the Antarc- year’s Passport to Adventure, emceed by Jon Kar- tic area sometimes have stripes, formed by layers roll from KRDO TV, will begin at 5:00 pm with of snow that react to different conditions. an open bar, music by the Alan Polivka All Star Blue stripes are often Band, a silent auction, and Safari truck tours. The created when a crev- dinner buffet will start at 7:00 and the live auction ice in the ice sheet fills with Gus Sandstrom, as the auctioneer, will start up with meltwater and at 8:00 pm. freezes so quickly that As one of the live auction items at Zoofari, the Zoo will be debuting the work no bubbles form. of an extraordinary new artist - Ziggy, a five-year old male porcupine. Although When an iceberg falls into the sea, a layer of salty seawater Ziggy has only been painting for less than one year, he is truly a professional. can freeze to the underside. If this is rich in algae, it can If you are interested in additional information concerning Zoofari, please form a green stripe. call 561-1452, Ext. 100 or visit the Zoo’s web site at www.pueblozoo.org for on-line Brown, black and yellow lines are caused by sediment, bidding on selected items. picked up when the ice sheet grinds downhill towards the sea. Art Meets Celebrity With A Night of Hollywood Flair And Last But Not Least.You just Sangre de Cristo Arts Center to celebrate its 36th Anniversary have to admire the American entreprenu- ership. From the per rock to the ipod and PUEBLO— Art meets celeb- includes movie hits from Goldfinger to George and Gracie rity when Hollywood comes to Pueblo Moon River, and memorable songs from (Crème Brule). the hula hoop to the dvd American inge- this summer! Join the Sangre de Cristo Fred Astaire and Judy Garland movies, Dinner is catered by nuity is at its best. Arts Center on June 6 for a Hollywood Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction and Rosarios. The same can be said for the evening complete with a red carpet and other classics. The event selling of the products these “would-be” live entertainment by Lannie Garrett as A silent auction features a condo sponsor is the Mahl- tycoons are peddling. the Arts Center celebrates its 36th Anni- stay in Maui, tickets to the U.S. Senior on Thatcher White From Brylcream, a little dab’ll versary. Special thanks go to the Mahlon Open with passes to the VIP tent, Rockies Foundation. Plati- do ya” to “Canoe, Canoe?” and from Thatcher White Foundation for their en- autographed jerseys, baseballs and game num sponsors are Speedy Alka Seltzer to John Cameron during sponsorship of this glitz and glam- tickets and original works of art by Ter- Dr. and Mrs. Hasan. Swayzee and Timex watches that “take a our affair. esa Vito and Kim Mackey. Live auction Gold level sponsors are Dr. Charles W. lickin’ and still keep kickin’” we Ameri- The celebrations begin at 6 p.m. items include VIP performance tickets to Kessler and Dr. Philip Marin; Mary Jo & cans know how to get things sold. With with a red carpet event leading into the Jersey Boys at the Denver Center for the Jarvis Ryals; and Loaf ‘n Jug. Silver level that in mind take a gander at the last pic- Helen T. White Galleries with cocktails Performing Arts with an overnight stay at sponsors include Aquila, Greg and Sally ture on this front page article. We think compliments of Land Title Guarantee and the Curtis Hotel and a one week escape in Berryman, Centennial Insurance and Ron you’ll get a kick out of one man’s way of hors d’oeuvres. Gift boxes are for sale at Las Vegas; airfare included. & Cathy Diodosio. Bronze level sponsors getting people’s attention. $100 each; purchase one and you also Black and white, silver and pink include Isabelle Clark, C&C Sand, Pueb- have the opportunity to participate in a set the atmosphere for the evening. Art- lo Bank and Trust and Hub International. drawing for $500 in cash. deco inspired floral arrangements will sit We thank all of our generous sponsors, Lannie Garrett will provide the atop bright pink satin runners bespeckled and apologize for the omission of spon- entertainment for the evening. Her caba- with rhinestones and candlelight. The sor names that were confirmed after the ret performance: “Screen Gems—Songs Jackson Conference Center will be trans- writing of this release. from the Movies” will perfectly tie the formed into a magical Hollywood realm Tickets are $110 per person and evening’s Hollywood festivities together. with white gossamer and silver lame. expected to go fast. Call 719-295-7200 to One of Denver’s top performers, Garrett For dinner, savor a delectable meal that reserve your spot. The gala is black-tie performs regularly in her own intimate begins with a Carmen Miranda summer optional. Come as a star or come as you nightclub, Lannie’s Clocktower Caba- salad. For the main event John Wayne are. The Arts Center is located at 210 N. ret in the basement of Denver’s historic meets Esther Williams (steak and lobster) Santa Fe Ave., downtown Pueblo. D&F Clock tower building on the 16th costarring Rosemary Clooney potatoes. Here’s a guy that knows marketing Street Mall. Her Screen Gems production For desert, enjoy the crème de la crème Page 2 - Senior Beacon - June, 2008 Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Just One Guy’s Opinion by James R. Grasso, Chief Cook & Bottle Washer of “Your” Senior Beacon!

planting trees (I have 60 or so on my property, all but two planted by me) but ladies “Ha! Ha! I Told You So” and gentlemen these pie-in-the-sky emotional enviros are bringing us down a path to Now that I have your attention for better or worse, here goes! Enviros & economic catastrophe. This past winter the cost of electricity (some of which is pro- their accomplices are hurtling us into the abyss. I received a film from some folks in vided by wind power) went up. The cost of natural gas went up. The cost of propane Rye or Colorado City, it really matters not. It had a man who at first blush, looked skyrocketed. The cost of diesel is astronomical. In terms of everyday living, who do like he was a survivalist from Montana. He began his diatribe slowly and measured you think are going to pay for these increases as they ripple through our economy? and commenced to tell the watcher of his drivel how the best way to ruin the United When will you enviros finally back off? Do these prices have to reach ridicu- States was to let the government, as it is presently constituted (see George W. Bush lous heights? Is $10 for a gallon of gas good enough. Will a loaf of bread have to but not the Congress who runs the show), bring us all to oblivion. He said point- reach $4-$5? Will your morning cereal need to cost $8-$10 per box? When are you blank that the policies we are undertaking were akin to terrorists who want us dead. going to back off? Imagine that! We have developed ways to curtail much of the emissions that are harm- His riff included the usual pap about exporting jobs, blowing money on ful. There is even a process to liquify spent nuclear reactor rods and reuse them for wars, corporate tax relief, ruining the environment, Big Business gouging us all and other beneficial purposes. That’s right, we won’t need to put them in caves in Utah. on and on ad infinitum. Of course he never figured that one of the reasons we have We are a nation filled with doers and thinkers. What we need to rid ourselves of are lost jobs is because of the difficult business climate most corporations find them- do-gooders with failed ideas. Soon there will be no discretionary money. All of you selves having to handle. He never talked about how the myriad of regulations put only Social Security, where do you think your money will come from if the only thing on these corporations have forced them to look elsewhere for employees. He never people have money for is food, gas, electricity, propane and shelter? By definition mentioned the fact that if the enviros (of whom he was a card carrying member) jobs will be sacrificed because people will be hunkering down. Why buy those nice would back off, our energy “problems” could be resolved. flowers that bloom all spring? Why go get a new outfit to make yourself feel better? I’m tired of these braying asses (donkey lingo) pontificating as if they have You can’t go to your favorite restaurant or spend money on entertainment because a clue. Their “holier-than-thou” and condescending attitude toward everyone and those discretionary funds will be non-existent. everything has blinded them to what’s really going on out there. Here’s the “Told Even if you wanted to continue to live your lives with these niceties, you You So” part. Have you seen the price of gas, food, electricity and etc.?? As I have can’t because all your money is spent on necessities. Then your jeweler, favorite res- stated over and over again if we are not allowed to get the oil that is out there and taurant, hair stylist and so many others will have to make do with less employees or use our formidable nuclear technology, the glug, glug you’ll hear won’t be the sound worse yet, close their doors. Then, with unemployment will come less money taken of gasoline going into your tank, it will be the sound of the economy going down the for Social Security payments and the cycle to our own oblivion begins. drain. Using food-stuffs like corn puts huge pressure on other grains and the poorest Oh, it will be traced to the Republicans or the conservatives. Somehow they of the poor are the ones that suffer all over the world because they can’t afford the will be blamed. I am serving notice though, that this was caused by enviros and their rising costs of grain. So, go with all the jigoism that algore exploits. Tell yourself that willing accomplices in Congress that call themselves our leaders. I’m not afraid to your carbon footprint isn’t a political ploy and that the energy from the sun is free say it. I’m ashamed at the appalling lack of concern for the American public and our and the energy from the wind is free after the intitial costs which are astronomical by way of life. The latest “energy” bill with its bio-fuel bent and pork barrel spending the way. I especially like the last one I heard concerning global warming. It’s a true does nothing to help the plight of you and me public. It’s as plain as an unsalted prognostication that one of theseS envirosENIORS said B weLUE are B stillOOK in global GUIDE warming but for cracker with nothing on it. Advertiser: University Park Care the next 10-15 years we will take a break and the planet will be cooling down. That, The only way this can be stopped is by the rest of us saying ENOUGH!! despite the fact that fossil fuelsLAYOUT will continue to be /used PROOF and escalated world-wide. CallCenter your elected officials. Write your newspapers. Vote for people who have com- So, may I ask one of you algore followers, how in the world do you swallow this non- monCopy/Art sense. It mattersDeadline: not which side of the aisle they are on. We are playing with an sense. Also, if we keep putting off nuclear, coal and petroleum exploration seniors immense Camera fire and Ready: inaction, finger-pointing Via: and bloviating will not help us. will be oneMarket: of the demographics PBL that Edition: will be hardest hit.2007- It won’t be08 Big Business’s I can only hope it’s not too late. fault no matter how the Left (including our “un-biased media) spins it. The blame SBB make (New) will be squarely on our Democrat-controlled Congress and their will assistants from Hope PU no change the environmentalLocal movement. Representative: Mark B. Schwartz PU w/change from:PBL07, pg 45 Office: 719-531-6460 Fax: 800-777-9459 I realize in my first two diatribes I painted a pretty bleak picture. But there is hope. I______was sent recently a short movie on a machine built by a man who was trying E-mail: [email protected] Enviro Policies Will Ruin U.S. to kill cancerous page cells
with page radio waves! 1page The off 2 shoot page of this experiment is that he I’m all for being good stewards of the land given us. I was for scrubbers was able other: to make his machine actually burn salt water and his experiment showed the Ad oncontent/description: smokestacks and some emission control standards and cleaning up the water and burning______flame providing enough energy to drive a small and simple engine. Imagine the implications Activity & to Entertain cars or power plants Care Managementusing salt water from the sea to run autos We are taking an ad placed elsewhere and creating a new ad just and turbines! This is no secret. Automobile manufacturers and their design engineers like her original ad to fit our specs and with the following 3 changes: are looking Community into this Resourcephenomenon. JustHealth think at ofHome the new land we can use as the seas subside Health exposing Services virgin earth. 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Copyright© 2008-Beacon Publishing Your Northside Life Care Center Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - June, 2008 - Page - 3 Debate On Origins Of Life Continues To Evolve Why is there such a visceral neg- method -- it looks like the scientific com- they’re willing to examine, adapt and fessors. Now we ative reaction to scientists who explore munity is fearful of alternatives that might change, but as a philosophy of life that is have Crocker and alternatives to evolution? (its members think) muddle science and just as fiercely protected as the beliefs in company getting Shaunti Feldhahn, a right-lean- religion. Galileo’s day. their martyr party started in the movie ing columnist, writes the commentary this Remember, Galileo’s hereti- ANDREA SARVADY (REBUTTAL): “Expelled,” a docu-dagger aimed straight week, and Andrea Sarvady, a left-leaning cal observation that the Earth revolved You’ve just entered the lab of at secular science. columnist, responds. around the sun eventually separated sci- critical thinking. Let’s start by putting Mutations in reality like intel- SHAUNTI FELDHAHN (COMMEN- ence from both philosophy and religion. this week’s question under a microscope. ligent design are truly harming science TARY): Science required a willingness to change See any reality mutations? curriculum and scientists all over the Ben Stein’s controversial new one’s views based on observation instead There’s simply not a visceral negative re- country. Intelligent design shows a great movie, “Expelled,” explores the strange, of blind allegiance to authority or accept- action to scientists exploring alternatives deal of respect for a spiritual creator, as extreme bias against any scientist daring ed beliefs. For that willingness, Galileo to anything -- why, that’s what scientists do many scientists who find religion and to mention the obvious holes in Darwin- was ostracized, forced to recant, and no do . Contrarian by nature and unwilling evolution to be quite compatible. Yet re- ian macroevolutionary theory. longer allowed to teach or publish. to settle for guesswork, they’re portrayed spect for scientists themselves is on the Darwin’s theory was published Sounds oddly familiar. “Ex- only as peer-obsessed cowards when wane; intelligent design advocates will- 149 years ago, and has been the prima- pelled” highlights scientists who have non-scientists don’t like the answers fully tear down anyone resisting their ry origin-of-life theory since the 1930s. had their freedom of speech and scientific they’re getting. pre-ordained conclusion. Since then, evidence to support macro- inquiry violated and have been harassed, Do intelligent design proponents Here’s “Expelled’s” Ben Stein, evolution (one species mutating to a dif- fired or blacklisted. In a phone interview, really think that the thousands of geolo- explaining to Christianity Today maga- ferent species) has advanced only mar- Caroline Crocker explained that she regu- gists digging their lives away wouldn’t be zine why those rats in lab coats don’t earn ginally, while evidence questioning it has larly taught evolutionary theory at George thrilled to discover mammal fossils down his respect: exploded. Advances in genetics, cellular Mason University, but then made one in the age of fishes? Darwin would spin “It’s not as if science has covered biology, chemistry and many other fields mention of its contradictions and of the in his grave, but so what? Scientists want itself with glory, morally, in my time. have been seized to map human DNA and intelligent design theory as one potential to be right. For this reason, they study Scientists were the people in Germany create wonder drugs. Yet they also raise solution. She was immediately removed intelligent design tirelessly. Too bad that telling Hitler that it was a good idea to questions about Darwinian macroevolu- from teaching and later fired. the evidence for it just isn’t there. kill all the Jews.” tion -- questions that no scientist can fol- A cellular biologist, Crocker Speaking of things that aren’t Really, Ben? You’re going to ex- low up without being “expelled” from the sees DNA complexity that “doesn’t seem there -- blacklist fever at George Mason ploit the Holocaust to prove a theory that respected ranks of the scientific commu- feasible from random mutation. I don’t University, where Caroline Crocker was simply sounds better to you than a cen- nity. It’s absolutely absurd. know if ID (intelligent design) is right or supposedly terminated immediately for tury of evidence building? Fortunately, Why the knee-jerk reaction when evolution is right. We are not at a place merely mentioning intelligent design. A most Americans are on the side of both scientists even mention problems with to say it is right. As scientists, we need to quick check with university spokesper- God and good science, unwilling to let the theory, such as that genetic mutation able to explore.” son Daniel Walsch reveals that Crocker their faith in one shake their faith in the usually harms organisms instead of build- The scientific community has ap- finished out the term of her contract and other. ing complexity? Using direct observation parently adopted Darwinian macroevolu- simply wasn’t rehired in the fall, a com- Wow. There’s a highly evolved and hypothesis -- a tool of the scientific tion not as a simple scientific theory that mon occurrence with non-tenured pro- organism for you. Writer’s Art: “About A Commitment To Terror” by James Kilpatrick off again on the conflicting obligations tive aspect of an emotion considered their deployment depends upon all sorts “His commitment to terroir,” of a professional writer. In our business apart from bodily changes.” Yes. It is also of things. What is a writer’s purpose? wrote Jonathan Yardley in The Washing- -- the writing business -- one obligation “a set of observable manifestations of a Samuel Johnson provided a famous an- ton Post, “is deep and ardent.” He was is to the audience we serve. Another is to subjectively experienced emotion.” swer: Only a blockhead, he told Boswell, reviewing a book about wine. ourselves and our often frustrating craft. Merriam-Webster and Random ever writes except for money. Two long paragraphs on down, Definitions first: The noun “ter- House never met a “carnet” (car-nay), At the professional level this Yardley returned to “the treasured terroirs roir” never made it to any of my six desk but the others agree that a carnet is a kind may be true, but there is a lot more to it. of France and Italy.” In the next sentence dictionaries nor even to the massive old of notebook. It can also mean a pass or For whom are we writing or speaking? he commended an author’s “admirable Random House Unabridged. The noun permit that allows a foreigner to drive in What’s our purpose? Dirda and Yardley loyalty to terroir.” does appear in the two-volume Oxford Europe. Not to brag, but I knew a “car- were writing to inform, amuse and edu- On that same Sunday two weeks English Dictionary. Yardley had used it net” from a rented Fiat in France 30 years cate readers of The Washington Post’s ago, Michael Dirda was also contributing precisely. Rooted in medieval Latin, ter- ago. Craziest gearshift I ever met. Never Sunday book supplement. Who are these to the Post’s book pages. He was writ- roir blossomed in 15th-century France. mind. I stumbled over Dirda’s comments readers? How large is their vocabulary? ing about the novels of Albert Camus. Terroir is “the complete natural environ- upon the carnets of Camus. These are judgment calls. They He recalled “The Stranger,” about “an ment in which a particular wine is pro- Very well. Two years of college lead to different strokes for different affectless young man.” Dirda had just duced, including factors such as the soil, French washed over me and left some re- folks. As Mark Twain taught us long ago, rediscovered the Camus canon: “His car- topography and climate; also, the char- sidual seaweed behind. Thus I had a firm we use one vocabulary in talking to a nets were clearly distinguished additions acteristic taste and flavour imparted to a handle on “bon mots” and “mais, bien maiden aunt, another for the kindergarten to the great tradition of Montaigne’s es- wine by this environment.” sur.” But where does a writer draw a line? nephew. All I’m suggesting is that writers says ...” Dirda remarked briefly upon the What about “affectless”? Ox- For you readers out there, what mots are and speakers err on the side of plain old “pensees” of Pascal and the “bon mots” ford’s experts give it a brush-off. It means bon? comprehension. It’s sound advice. Vrai- of Camus. Should everyone grasp them? simply “without emotion.” The gurus of This much is certain about resort- ment! Said Monsieur Dirda: “Mais, bien sur.” Merriam-Webster are wordy gurus. An ing to obscure or foreign words: There is (Readers are invited to send dated cita- Yes, dear patient reader, we are affect to them is “the conscious subjec- no better answer than “it depends” -- and tions of usage to Mr. Kilpatrick in care of this newspaper. His e-mail address is kilpatjj(at)aol.com.)

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The men’s plan of about $12.50. grow embryonic stem cells of a species School in April and wound up arresting was to buy Domino’s pizzas with the News of the Tacky onto an artificial platform, in this case an 8-year-old boy named Deshawn for checks, then have one of the men put on (1) The leader of the Liberal creating leather from mouse cells without punching his female teacher in the face, a Pizza Hut shirt and resell the pizzas, by Party in the Australian state of Western the need to kill cows. However, in the leaving several bruises. Said Deshawn’s the slice, in a local park or at stores (even Australia said in April that he would latest demonstration of the project, at grandmother, Dorothy Williams, when though the pizzas were still being carried not resign even though an accusation New York City’s Museum of Modern Art interviewed by WBBH-TV: “He gets very around in the Domino’s boxes). against him was true: that at a party this spring, the exhibit apparently grew upset, and he loves to hit,” but “If he was -- Triumph International, the staff meeting in December 2005, when a so rapidly that it overwhelmed the space overpowering her that much, I feel like Japanese women’s underwear company, female colleague got out of her chair, he available, and curator Paola Antonelli she shouldn’t be in that line of work.” released its latest publicity-seeking playfully moved over and sniffed it. (2) said she was forced to kill the organism. -- America in Decline: One of the creation in May: the solar-powered bra, The Missouri Supreme Court suspended She told the Art Newspaper that it was a Internet’s successful Web sites (10 million with enough exposed panels to power the law license of David A. Dalton II in difficult decision. “I’ve always been pro- page views a month, with $500,000 in an iPod or cell phone. Other Triumph March for allegedly arranging leniency, choice, and all of a sudden I’m here not ads from companies including Verizon, specials include a baseball bra (with with a prosecutor, for one of his clients sleeping at night about killing a coat.” McDonald’s and General Motors) is a site fielder’s-mitt-shaped cups) and a heated in exchange for the client’s having her Instant Karma that merely reports on what celebrities’ bra (with microwavable gel pads to warm godfather, retired football star Terry (1) A 31-year-old man was babies are wearing, in that so many the cups). Bradshaw, autograph a baseball for him. hospitalized in critical condition in Salt mothers are apparently obsessed with -- Joe Weston-Webb, formerly People With Issues Lake City, hit by cars after running into mimicking those clothing choices for a carnival showman but who now runs In May, a New York appeals traffic to avoid paying for a taxi ride he their own tots. A May Wall Street Journal a flooring company in Nottinghamshire court rejected a lawsuit by the former had just taken (March). (2) A 25-year- feature said sometimes the site’s posting county, England, told reporters in March mistress of prominent married rabbi Joel old man, pursued by police after he tried a photo of a celebrity baby incites a that he was exasperated at crime in the Goor, 75, that claimed he would owe her to run down his girlfriend with his car, nationwide run on what it’s wearing. area and his inability to legally use a $125,000 cash settlement if he broke up fled on foot across Interstate 45 near -- Workplace Culture: (1) enough force to protect his property, and with her. The court said it was a contract Houston, but was struck and killed by Salesman Chad Hudgens filed a lawsuit that he had pulled two pieces of non- that facilitated adultery and therefore was cars (February). (3) Two men who stole a in January against his former Salt Lake lethal equipment out from the old days not enforceable, even though there were kayak and went joyriding on Moon Lake City employer, charging that the boss and to shoot at criminals: a 20-foot-long several non-adultery-related provisions. near New Port Richey, Fla., drowned a “motivational trainer” used, as a “team- cannon, formerly used for firing his wife According to the New York Post, the when the boat capsized (March). building” exercise, what was essentially across the River Avon (now loaded with contract called for the woman to receive a Can’t Possibly Be True the controversial “torture” practice of rubber-tipped projectiles) and a 30-foot- half-interest in Goor’s house in the Bronx -- After officials in Batu, a tourist “waterboarding.” The boss allegedly said high catapult (now loaded with chicken if she would “join Joel in his cultural town in East Java in Indonesia, asked its that if salesmen tried as hard to close droppings from a nearby farm). Said experiences without complaining,” get massage parlors to make clear to customers deals as they’re trying to breathe during Weston-Webb, “(T)he only people who liposuction and “attempt with Joel’s that they are not houses of prostitution, the simulated drowning, sales would soar. seem to be against what I’m doing are the delicate guidance to speak English one parlor owner created uniform pants (2) British office worker Theresa Bailey, police.” properly.” for his women with a padlockable zipper, 43, was awarded the equivalent of about First Things First Least Competent People and “locks in” each masseuse in front of $10,300 by a court in Ashford, England, (1) A supervisor at the Montana At One With Nature: (1) the client at the beginning of a session. in May after she complained of sexual Department of Public Health and Human Cameron Fritzson, 20, landed in the Other parlor owners have followed along. harassment by her otherwise-all-male Services told a Billings Gazette reporter hospital in critical condition in May after A local women’s group representative direct-marketing team at Selectabase in March that some of his employees he scaled first the outer, 10-foot fence complained that it is the customers, not company. Among the “laddish” behavior were complaining that new computers at an electrical substation in Pembroke the women, who need restraining. was her boss’s regularly “lift(ing) his delivered to the office lacked games like Pines, Fla., and then the main electrical -- In April the Swiss watchmaker right cheek” and expelling gas in her solitaire, hearts and Minesweeper, and tower, where his arm brushed against a Romain Jerome (which last year created a direction. that it wasn’t fair that employees with live wire. Police said Fritzson was after a watch made from remnants of the Titanic) Bright Ideas older computers still had the games. (2) parakeet’s nest at the top so he could sell introduced the “Day&Night” watch, -- Most Convoluted Business The traffic commander of the Rusafah the eggs to a pet store for as much as $20 which unfortunately does not provide a each. (2) Sixteen people were undergoing reading of the hour or the minute. Though treatment for possibly having rabies in it retails for about $300,000, it tells only May in Hilton Head, S.C., after exposure whether it is “day” or “night” (using a to a baby raccoon later discovered to complex measurement of the Earth’s be rabid. While some of the 16 had gravity). CEO Yvan Arpa said studies merely cuddled it, an unknown number show that two-thirds of rich people “don’t apparently could not resist kissing the (use) their watch to tell what time it is” wild animal on the lips. anyway. Anyone can buy a watch that Update SEE “WEIRD” PAGE 21. 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Participating to their full capa- long-handled shoehorns and sock and - Encourage him to participate in bility in personal care and other activities button aids. his care as much as possible – combing of daily living helps them maintain phys- - Have grab bars installed by the his hair, dressing his upper body, or hand- ical and cognitive functioning and ward toilet and in the bathtub or shower area. A ing you the washcloth, for instance. Be and most energy-consuming activities off depression. In other words, it’s good tub rail may also be helpful. creative, flexible and patient. early in the day. Allow adequate rest peri- for their health in numerous ways. - Get a bath bench or shower - Try to find tasks he can com- ods between activities. Unfortunately, well-meaning chair, and a hand-held shower head.- Use plete independently – for example, sort- - Arrange an occupational thera- relatives who diligently assist in their a non-slip mat in the tub or shower, and a ing the mail, tending houseplants, folding py evaluation to determine what activities care may focus primarily on disabilities non-skid bath mat on the floor. laundry. of daily living your relative is capable of, rather than remaining abilities. The re- - Obtain a raised toilet seat if he - Involve him in decision mak- the best way to perform them, and adap- sult? Doing more for care recipients than has trouble getting on and off the toilet. ing to the best of his ability, and keep tive equipment that might be helpful. is necessary, or desirable. Ensure toilet paper is within easy reach. him informed about relevant issues – his - If a health setback has led to If you are a caregiver, follow- - Consider a urinal or commode finances, for instance, if you are helping deconditioning, explore rehabilitation ing are some ways to help empower your for nighttime, especially if the bathroom to manage them. options (home therapy as well as outpa- relative in his or her day-to-day life. is not nearby. - If vision is a problem, get him tient and inpatient programs) that might Nutrition Mobility a magnifier for reading small print, and help him regain functioning. - If his nutritional intake is poor, - If getting up out of a chair is consider other adaptive items such as Social and emotional well-being arrange a dental appointment to have his difficult, obtain one with arms and a high, large-keypad telephones with speed dial- - Encourage him to maintain teeth or dentures checked. Meanwhile, if firm seat. Another option is an armchair ing and clocks with oversized numbers. important relationships through visits, chewing is difficult, cut food into smaller with a built-in lift. - Schedule regular medical phone calls, or correspondence (conven- pieces or mince it. - If getting out of bed is diffi- check-ups and accompany him. Keep tional mail or e-mail). - If manual dexterity is limited, cult, explore equipment options such as in mind that lethargy, forgetfulness, or - Facilitate his involvement in serve finger foods more often. Also look a floor-to-ceiling pole beside the bed, tra- confusion could be caused by reversible activities that provide purpose or pleasure into adaptive equipment such as compart- peze bar, partial bed rail, or electric bed. conditions. Request a medication review, – for example, continuing hobbies or de- mentalized dishes and easy-grip utensils, - Use automatic night-lights in since side effects, overmedication, or veloping new ones, or volunteering (op- available from medical supply stores. the bedroom, hallways, and bathroom. drug interactions could be at the root of portunities exist even for those who are - If drinking from a mug or glass - Look into obtaining a cane or any difficulties. Ask to have his hearing homebound). is challenging, supply a straw, two-han- walker if balance is a problem. Ensure or vision tested if he’s experiencing prob- - Encourage him to get out of the dled cup, travel mug, or break-resistant your relative is fitted with the appropriate lems with either sense. house – to an adult day care program, sen- cup with a lid. type of aid and receives proper instruc- - Encourage activity and exer- ior center activities, church functions, or - To minimize concerns about tion. cise to help maintain strength, stamina, other events in the community. Arrange spills on clothing, consider vinyl-backed Other flexibility, and balance. accessible transportation if necessary. adult bibs or lap protectors. - Keep in mind that there are - Schedule the most important Personal care different degrees of help - setup, verbal - Get clothing that is easy to don prompting, demonstration, hands-on as- Angel Food Ministries Qualifying For A Reverse Mortgage Comes To Pueblo May Be Easier Than You Think. First Baptist Church, 9th and grocery store. 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Schlessinger and coolness. Things that telegraph attitudes at $5 or under so kids can pay with their Vellios had left Zany Brainy, the creative and opinions and interests. Things that let own money. toy store that Schlessinger had founded them say who they are. Shopping with kids isn’t fun. and where Vellios had been CEO, and According to Schlessinger, Five You get tired of hearing yourself say it: were looking around for a new venture. Below, the “extreme value” store he and What if they could come up with a kids’ Vellios built for kids, pre-teens and teens, No. No! No, you can’t have it. No, it’s Five Below’s e-mail circulars explode store that moms could drive their kids offers “the first chance for kids to show too expensive. No, we can’t afford it. with mini luxuries at unbelievable prices to with a clear conscience, and without who they are by what they buy.” Hey, it’s Nooooo! scaled to a typical tween’s allowance. endangering the grocery budget? the American way. The worst part of it: Sometimes Photo: Five Below they’re actually listening to you. “Mom,” Another thing they noticed: Kids At Five Below, kids buy iPod my friend Abby’s young son piped up are getting older younger. In the 1990s, speakers and Hannah Montana T-shirts. inspired by retailers like Trader Joe’s in plaintively as they passed a department Vellios says, the average American 9-year- Cool socks from Puma and Adidas. groceries, Steve & Barry’s in fashion, store drinking fountain toward the end old girl had 6.5 Barbie dolls. Now she’s Spaulding basketballs. Bead-weaving Costco in general merchandise: “We of a grueling shopping trip, “can I have a too sophisticated for dolls. Somewhere kits. Cell phone cases. Movie DVDs. apply the same quality/value/adventure drink of water? Or is it too expensive?” around 2002/2003/2004, he says, the age Mirrors and wall pockets and faux street equation.” The idea is to sell “great stuff David Schlessinger and Tom of the prime Barbie customer fell to 5 1/2 signs (e.g., “Princess Parkway”) for their at great prices” in a setting that makes Vellios noticed that a store that sells kid or 6 years old. rooms. Swim goggles and hand weights shopping fun. stuff starts out at a significant disadvantage So what do you sell kids once and yoga mats. Cute $5 plastic knock- “The primary thing,” Schlessinger they start to lose interest in toy stores? offs of Marc Jacobs’ mouse shoes. Wii says, “is having the right stuff, then at the accessories. Boogie boards. Flip-flops. right price. Items have to pass muster.” Kooky Klickers collectible character Five Below’s buyers present their "What A Great Place To Live" pens. Frisbees. Bike helmets. Arizona finds -- whether a trio of fruit-flavored lip Iced Tea. And “lots of sports stuff.” glosses or a canvas shoe with skateboard Life Care Center of Pueblo is the premier facility And, at Five Below, all overtones -- to a jury of 15 or so of their serving all of Southern Colorado since October 1989. Life Care these things are priced at $5 or under. peers before they ever get to a store. Center of Pueblo's (LCCP) strong on-staff therapists are avail- Which means that, besides selling kids “Is it exciting, new, valuable?” able to provide a continuum of therapy needs. Through individ- entertainment and lifestyle accessories, Vellios asks. “If not, they don’t buy it.” ual treatment plans, the resident receives physical, occupational, They go for licensed things, speech and/or respiratory therapies per their physician's orders. Five Below is selling them empowerment and self-determination: The kids decide brands kids have heard of, things Our Wellness Program is unique in that we work with associated with hot trends. each resident to give them the best lifestyle that they are able to have. what they want, and they pay for it out of “We’d love to be able to sell the Please plan a tour soon to Life Care Center of Pueblo, 2118 Chatalet their allowances or their birthday money. Lane. You are also invited to just drop by, view LCCP at your convenience, or They don’t always have to be saying, iPod and the Wii,” Schlessinger says, but phone 719-564-2000. Someone will be very happy to assist you. “Mom, can I have ...?” there’s no way to do that under $5, so they Vellios came to the U.S. from sell accessories, iPod cases and speakers, WELLNESS PROGRAM Greece when he was 15, and fell in love Wii add-ons. • Relaxation Room • Tai Chi Classes with Woolworth’s. “I remember going This not only delivers stuff kids • Massage Therapy • Fun Activities: into that store,” he says. “There was a lot with iPods and Wiis want, it scales up the Fishing Trips, Pumpkin Patch visit, State Fair Day, Senior Fair of stuff I could choose from, a lot I could store’s identity by linking it to solid-gold Day, day trips, more afford.” trends. • Restorative Aides and staff are trained to keep each resident at He wanted Five Below to They keep things under $5 by their optimal level of functioning. replicate that experience for kids today: seeking out and eliminating unnecessary • Dietitian • Extended Meal Service “We wanted to build the ‘yes’ store, a cost factors -- like high mall rents. store everybody could afford, a store Vellios offers another example: Just Some Of Our Many Amenities mom would have no problem saying yes A typical toy store or athletic supplier • 24-Hour Fully Skilled Nursing Services to.” sells basketballs optimally inflated and • Indoor/Outdoor Recreational Areas presented in colorful boxes. The boxes • Individual Heat/Cool Unit In Each Room But it wasn’t enough for the • Private & Semi-Private Rooms Only merchandise to be affordable. It had to are expensive to print and dye-cut and add • Low Traffic Area • Private Dining Area be cool and high-quality and trend-right. cellophane windows to, and then score for • Large, Comfortable Rooms • Basic Cable Each Room It had to be stuff kids wanted, not old folding, and then assemble. The balls are • Mini-Mall including: calendars and outdated macaroni like you made somewhere else, shipped to another Unique library, gift shop, ice cream parlor & beauty shop find at a dollar store. location to be pumped up and packaged, • Beautiful Patio Areas • Phone Hook-Ups Each Room Five Below, Vellios says, “is then re-shipped to a distributor, and then so, so not a dollar store” -- even though shipped yet again to the store. Life Care Center of Pueblo nothing costs more than $5. Five Below buys deflated balls 2118 Chatalet Lane - Pueblo, CO 81005 719-564-2000 Schlessinger says they’re direct from the factory. They take up a lot less room on the truck that way. And what kid really cares about the box? As the economy slows and Never Alone Foundation, Inc. consumers tighten their holds on their NA pocketbooks, Five Below’s 68 stores F If you or a loved one needs our help or if you’d like to donate to NAF please call us at -- they’ll add 20 more this year -- in 719-647-1300 Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, What Are We? Maryland and Virginia are doing just Never Alone Foundation (NAF) is a non-profit organization established to help those living in the southern fine. It’s no surprise given their value Colorado area suffering from the debilitating symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). orientation. According to a recent Wall Who Do We Help? Street Journal story, many luxury retailers Never Alone Foundation’s emphasis is on helping children, young adults and their families cope with the medi- cal, financial and emotional distress caused by Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. We also have support for and fashion labels are finding that their “We wish NAF adults. “lower-end factory-outlet stores” have was around How Do We Support Medically? been outperforming their tony full-price when our child The medical support will include but not be limited to: helping with physician stores. was first networking, discussing treatment options and aiding in nutritional education. We will work closely with the So: Is the not-quite-recession diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) utilizing their resources. It drawing more adult customers to Five IBD” must be emphasized that NAF was not established to take the place of the medical profession. Below than Schlessinger and Vellios How Do We Support Financially? expected? They’re not sure, but they say Financially, Never Alone Foundation hopes to help pay for doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription medications, trans- the store does have stuff for grown-ups. portation needs, provide scholarship money for the National Crohn’s/Colitis Camp and college aid as directed by the “We’re a party store for parents,” executive board. Vellios says. How Do We Support Emotionally? “Come to our store, spend a few The emotional support will come from others who struggle with the demands of both diseases. Our organization has in dollars, you get fantastic party favors,” “The Never its membership those already suffering from IBD and their family members. We hope to offer a shoulder on which to Schlessinger says. lean or an ear with which to hear through the ups and downs of these diseases. This will allow experiences to be shared Alone Foundation was “You can get a lava lamp for $5,” and give patients and their families the comfort of knowing they are not alone. Vellios offers. “You can be the cool and Final Word! established so no one with hip mom who changes the paradigm of Through fundraising events, donations and membership drives, we want to raise awareness of IBD and its footprint in what you can expect in a goodie bag.” southeastern Colorado, especially among our younger community. Southern Colorado struggles with limited resources IBD in our area Write to Patricia McLaughlin c/o Universal and the goal of this organization is toimprove the quality of life for all associated with IBD! would ever have to feel alone.” Press Syndicate, 4520 Main St., Kansas City, Check out our website at http://www.seniorbeacon.info/neveralone MO 64111 or [email protected] Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - June, 2008 - Page - 7 Social Security & You by Melinda Minor, District Manager - Pueblo GET YOUR BENEFIT VERIFICA- “Request a Proof of Income letter” link. need one sooner, you’ll want to call us at Should I re-apply? TION LETTER ONLINE The “Proof of Income” letter is 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) Answer: Sometimes, people need written sometimes called a “budget letter,” a “ben- or visit your local Social Security office. 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when we will sit at a banquet table with Facility. “Lord, how can we bless those I will immedi- our King. Can you picture it? Close your guys,” I asked, praising Him for this new ately cut you a eyes. Every imaginable and unimagina- opportunity to share His love with pris- check.” ble delectable food will be spread before oners. The love in my heart and passion I was “DONUTS FROM us. Do you suppose there will be plates to introduce them to a living Savior who ecstatic and THE KING” piled with Krispy Kreme donuts? What died to redeem them from sin and hell is quickly called JUNE 2008 would a feast be without them? nothing I can describe or explain. I want the chaplain. “How many donuts do we As time seems to quickly wind With the phone to my ear wait- the BEST for those men and women. need?” I asked excitedly. “A friend just down the world is faced with the formi- ing for the chaplain to pick up, joy swept The chaplain answered, inter- donated seven dozen.” My heart sank at dable results of the upcoming election. over me. Just two weeks until Prayer rupting my thoughts. “How can we his answer. Our spirits can be lifted above the often Warriors For Prisoners would hold a wor- bless these guys, Chaplain?” Without a “Bring twice that many, Jan.” grim facts of the present to a coming day ship service at Arrowhead Correctional pause, he said, “Bring cookies, Jan.” A “Chaplain, PWFP isn’t rich.” still small voice whispered in my heart, “Well then, just bring cookies.” DONUTS! I spoke boldly into the Cookies aren’t donuts, and regu- phone, “But I would rather take donuts! lar donuts aren’t Krispy Kreme donuts. May The Clouds Never That would be much more special for The Lord must have an answer and more them.” helpers. Burst And The Son “Sure,” he replied. “Donuts are More prayer. great.” A friend suggested talking to the I sent a mass e-mail asking Krispy Kreme manager about his donat- Always Find You! prayer for donuts and if anyone could ing a dozen. I called the new Krispy help. Almost immediately, a reply from Kreme outlet and told the manager what Find Senior Beacon On The Internet a friend in Colorado Springs read, “Jan, we were doing and why we needed here’s the deal….if you have someone donuts. “How many do you need?” he www.seniorbeacon.info or in racks at over pick up seven dozen Krispy Kreme donuts, asked. “Well, the chaplain said we need I will pay for them, but they HAVE to be twice the amount for which we can pay 100 locations all over Southern Colorado. Krispy Kreme. Bring the receipt and with the donations we’ve received so far, but that’s too much to ask from you.” “How many are you buying?” he pressed. “Seven dozen!” Without hesitation, he replied, “If you buy seven dozen, I will give you seven dozen.” Joy bells went off in my heart again. WOW! God just revealed how much he cares and that He wants the best for the prisoners as well. WOW! Donuts! The prisoners will be thrilled. They couldn’t care less if they are Krispy Kreme, store boxed, or even day old donuts or cookies, but God cares. I was excited about additional people becoming involved in this plan to bless the prisoners. The manager sent Krispy Kreme chef hats and plastic gloves for those who served the donuts. The prisoners were beyond BLESSED! God had a perfect plan and it wasn’t stale donuts or even cookies, but His best! I believe He wants His best for us, even in the worst of times. This world is not our home. We are only pass- ing through. No matter what the election brings, God is still on the throne, still in control, still King of Kings and Lord of Lords. On that table at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb… the Banquet of all banquets.... I am certain plates are heaped with Krispy Kreme donuts. God loves to give good gifts to His children. NEW HORIZON THRIFT STORE If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your chil- dren, how much more will your Father in “Pueblo Location heaven give good gifts to those who ask Opening Soon! him. Matt 7:11-12 NIV 745 Desert Flower Blvd.” We need: • Clothing • Used Furniture Scriptures from New International Version • Household Items • Books, Much More All rights reserved Jan McLaughlin is Director of Prayer Warriors For Prisoners and can be reached at 719-275-6971 or by e-mail, Spring cleaning? Call 276-2676 & [email protected] arrange for pick-up of your discarded items! 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Hwy 50 - Canon City, CO 81212 "Help Us Help Others" (Across from McKenzie) Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - June, 2008 - Page - 9 Maggie Gallagher: John McCain’s Assault On Reason Last month Al Gore made head- looming Social Security/Medicare crisis, Panel on Climate Change’s “worst-case” authors describe as “localized” weather lines when he blamed the Burmese cy- I would at least give him credit for cour- scenarios estimated in 2000. A new press conditions -- but the authors say that clone on (what else?) global warming. age in defense of reason, even if I disa- release from the Earth Policy Institute should not halt our faith that continued “And as we’re talking today ... the death greed with his prescriptions. notes, “With CO2 emissions currently carbon emissions spell disaster for the count in Myanmar from the cyclone that But by joining those who define exceeding the worst-case scenario, we planet. hit there yesterday has been rising from economic growth as a serious threat to can expect that temperature and sea level Here’s my question: If 10 years 15,000 to way on up there to much high- human beings, McCain has disabled ef- rise will likely do the same.” of global cooling while carbon emissions er numbers now being speculated,” Gore fective public opposition on the issue, Except that a new study in the increase dramatically does not falsify the said on NPR (while being interviewed even as the scientific case for controlling journal Nature predicts that global warm- global warming disaster scenario, what about the paperback release of his book carbon emissions appears on the verge of ing will halt (and global cooling may be- could? “The Assault on Reason”). “And last year weakening. Not that it matters. gin) for the next decade due to what the a catastrophic storm last fall hit Bangla- Because for Gore and his ilk, one desh. The year before, the strongest cy- wonders: Is global warming really a sci- clone in more than 50 years hit China entific proposition or is it a new religious Where Are They Now? -- and we’re seeing consequences that faith? by Marshall Jay Kaplan scientists have long predicted might be I have nothing against religious hard edged pri- associated with continued global warm- faith, but scientific propositions have one Betty White vately on the ing.” particular characteristic: They are falsifi- More than half a century ago, a inside. The role For a man of reason, Gore able -- that is, one can specify the set of fresh-faced, all-American gal first entered earned Betty sounded awfully Old Testament on that empirical observations that would prove our living rooms on television. Today, an two Emmy one. A cyclone hits in Burma? The wrath that your favorite theory is not true. 85 year old Betty White is still incredibly Awards! of global warming. A storm in Bangla- Global warming, no doubt a sci- fresh-faced, all-American and still on A f - desh? Global warming strikes again. entific theory for some people, appears TV. ter Mary Tyler This week, John McCain sig- to be metastasizing on the world stage Betty White was born on January Moore, Betty naled he is getting the GOP into bed -- with a push from Al Gore -- into an all- 17, 1922 in Oak Park, IL to a homemak- was a regular with Gore and the Democratic Party on purpose explanation for human suffering, er and salesman. Her family eventually panelist on Match Game and co-starred in the issue: His highly publicized speech driven by human sin. More than 30,000 moved to Los Angeles where Betty grad- Mama’s Family (1983 to 1985), until be- in Portland, Ore., on global warming en- dead in Myanmar? They died because of uated from Beverly Hills High School. ing perfectly casted in TV’s next biggest dorsed mandantory caps on greenhouse our greedy human inability to contain our After working part time as a model and hit – The Golden Girls. gas emissions as (the McCain touch) a appetite for carbon emissions. some minor work on local television, a The Golden Girls was a televi- question of personal honor: The interruption in the increases basically unknown Betty White was cast sion first – a show focusing women in “I will not shirk the mantle of in global temperatures observable this as the lead in the sitcom, Life with Eliza- their later years. Cast as simple-minded leadership that the United States bears. I year may just be a glitch -- a temporary beth (1951 to 1953). From the start, Betty Rose Nylund from St. Olaf, Minnesota, will not permit eight long years to pass and localized weather phenomenon -- but became America’s sweetheart and earned Betty definitely held her own opposite the without serious action on serious chal- it is happening even as carbon emissions an Emmy nomination in the show’s first comedic talents of her three co-stars (Bea lenges.” have increased more dramatically than year! Following Elizabeth, Betty starred Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle If he were talking about the the United Nations Intergovernmental in A Date with the Angels (1957 to 1958) Getty). Again, White earned and Emmy and The Betty White Show (1954 and Award for her role. The series lasted form then again in 1958). 1985 to 1992. Betty stayed on one more Although the longevity of these year in the unsuccessful spin-off, The Minnequa Medicenter... shows did not last, Betty proved to be Golden Palace. Whether your need is for short-term, skilled, a very likeable TV personality of the Since The Golden Girls, Betty respite or long-term care, we provide: 1950’s. So likeable in fact, that for more has managed to keep active on TV in • Compassionate 24-hour nursing care than 3 years she was a frequent guest of guest roles – both comedic and dramatic. • Daily in-house physical, occupational Jack Paar (and later Johnny Carson). This Shows include Ally McBeal, Ellen, That 70’s Show, Malcolm in the Middle, The & speech therapies led to being a frequent guest panelist on gameshows such as To Tell The Truth, Practice and Boston Legal. This year it • Daily life-enhancing programs What’s My Line? and Password (Betty has been rumored that she will have an • Intergenerational activities with our married the show’s host, Allen Ludden appearance in TV’s hottest hit – Ugly on-site children’s Day Care in 1963 and remained with him and Pass- Betty. • All female secured Alzheimer’s unit word until Ludden’s death in 1981). Most important to Betty’s five with all female staff In 1973, with more than two Emmy Awards is her work with animals (notably dogs) and is a spokesperson for • Monthly community events • On-Site Child Day Care decades of TV under her belt, Betty was cast as the Happy Homemaker, Sue Ann 1-800-PETMEDS. She is a visible advo- • Hospice/Palliative care • Secured Alzheimer's Unit • Balance Master Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show cate for animal rights. • Free medical transportation Some folks may not know this, • Resident Pet Program (1973 to 1977). She recalls how she won • One block W. of Lake on Elko & California the role. ’The producers wanted some- but behind Betty’s sweet demeanor, she body sickingly sweet – someone like Betty actually has got quite the sharp wit with Medicare/Medicaid, Managed Care and VA contracted. White. So, Mary Tyler Moore suggested an acid tongue – just ask Bea Arthur! For additional information/directions please call: me – Betty White!’ The casting was per- For half a century, Betty is truly America’s bright ’white’ light of TV com- 719-561-1300 and ask for Niki Garcia, Admissons Manager fect – publicly sweet on the outside, yet edy!

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The music, sensual ballroom dance, is as much a part record store he sells me a copy of “Flor the applause, the “ooohs” and “ahhhs” -- of Argentine culture as “bife de chorizo” de Mina” for 30 pesos ($9.50). all these sounds drift across the street and (strip steak) at the local “parrilla” At Velma Cafe, a small concert into my living room window. (barbecue restaurant). venue in barrio Palermo, I am sitting I need to dance. And tango music is the with tango violinist Jacinta McPhillamy. On Mondays and Fridays, I soundtrack for the city. Drawn by her love for tango music, take lessons at La Academia Tango I stroll down Avenida Corrientes, Jacinta relocated from Sydney, Australia. Milonguero, a prominent school in the past the Broadway-style theaters, and She is one of the rare foreign musicians city center. On Tuesdays and Thursdays hear tango music drifting from the record accepted by a local tango orchestra. I train at Estudio de Esquina. I’ll never Tango dancers perform on a makeshift stores. The orchestral sounds of Carlos Di On this particular night at the be a polished professional. But in a city dance floor in Buenos Aires’ Plaza Dorrego. Sarli and Osvaldo Pugliese soar above the Velma Cafe, Jacinta will play a few songs where tango is as close as your next photo: Elliott Hester broken sidewalks. Recordings of Carlos with Alfredo Piro, a popular tango singer. breath, blending in on the dance floor is (011), the country code for Argentina Gardel, the country’s most famous tango Alfredo introduces Jacinta while she’s enough. (54), the city code for Buenos Aires (11), singer (long deceased, but as popular still seated at my table, and she nearly IF YOU GO and the local number. as ever), serenade pedestrians as they chokes on her chardonnay. She leaps -- For more information on -- Buenos Aires is home to more navigate the pavement. to her feet and runs past rubbernecking tango in Buenos Aires, visit El Tanguata than 100 weekly melongas (tango dance I jump into a taxi and am treated spectators to the stage, where she should magazine at www.eltangauta.com or parties) that last until 6 a.m. The most to a heartbreaking tango performance. have been minutes earlier. This adds even Tango Data at www.tangodata.gov.ar popular venues are Club Villa Malcolm This time the music comes from a car more drama to Jacinta’s dramatic violin (Spanish only). (Cordoba 5064; 4383-7469); Salon stereo. The singer’s voice -- raw, feminine, solo. When she finishes the piece, the -- Two of the best tango classes Canning (Scalabrini Ortiz 1331; 4342- a tad melancholy -- is accompanied by an audience gives her a rousing ovation. are La Academia Tango Milonguero 4794); El Nino Bien (Humberto Primo acoustic guitar. On a warm December day in (Riobamba 416; 4953-2794) and Estudio 1462; 4483-2588); La Viruta (Armenia The taxi driver eyes me in his Parque Tres de Febrero near Palermo, la Esquina (Sarmiento 722, 4th floor; 1366; 4774-6357); and El Beso (416 rearview mirror. Perhaps he notices that tango music drifts from a gazebo. Like 4394-9898). To call from the United Riobamba; 4953-2794). I’ve tilted my head, intrigued by the many tango songs, this one sounds States, dial the international access code soulful guitar solo. He reaches over to antiquated, vaudevillian. It seems to the passenger seat and hands me a copy crackle through the horn of an ancient of the featured CD: “Argentina ... Flor de gramophone. And yet, the music pours Beer/History Mix Well Mina,” by Lulu, a local favorite. from a pair of brick-sized speakers by Jay Clarke tory, Abita The guitarist’s name is Orlando hooked up to a notebook computer. BEER, HISTORY MIX WELL IN S p r i n g s Gomez. As it turns out, Orlando Gomez Compelled by the moment and ABITA SPRINGS is better the music, four ABITA SPRINGS, La. -- If it known than friends tango weren’t for the beer, not many visitors its larger in the gazebo. I would know about this village on Lake neighbors sit on the floor, Pontchartrain’s North Shore. -- and it watching their Abita Springs’ beer is a staple in does pos- fluid postures nearby New Orleans, and folks drive here sess some and fighting off The Abita Springs Brew Pub to visit the brewery and sample the prod- unique at- is one of the spots where beer a tidal wave of uct in cafes like the Abita Springs Brew tractions. for which the area is known envy. Pub. Hikers can be sampled. photo: Renee Kientz/

W i t h i n But beer isn’t the only attrac- and bikers St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission. Luxury Townhomes minutes, a third tion in and around tiny Abita. Many art- come to Abita to explore the Tammany 200 Block of Steinmeier in Cañon City, Colorado couple appears. ists have settled a few miles away in the Trace, a 31-mile-long paved path that They join the city of Covington, which has an old-time runs from Covington to Slidell. Built on Cranberry Park will strangers on the downtown with one-of-a-kind shops and a former railroad track, it’s the only rails- consist of 49 gazebo floor and restaurants as well as a modern strip with to-trails project in Louisiana. just like that, malls and motels. Mandeville, on the The Trace runs past the new Ab- single level an impromptu luxury lakeshore, has a lovely waterfront park ita Tourism Plaza, completed this spring “ m e l o n g a ” with a great view of the 24-mile-long at the trailhead. The new Abita Springs townhomes on (tango dance Lake Ponchartrain Causeway south to Trailhead Museum opened there in April 11 acres that party) begins. New Orleans. with a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit on Every Sunday will be offered Because of its beer and its his- roots music in America. It’s the first stop for ownership. in Louisiana for the exhibit, drawn here by the presence of the Abita Springs Opry. The exhibit, which includes some inform- Beautiful views ative performances called “informances,” complement a is to remain through May. The Opry, which has been per- professionally forming Louisiana roots music for years, landscaped does six concerts a year in the Abita Town park and Hall -- three times in spring, three in the common areas fall. Get to the Town Hall early on concert nights and you can listen to old-time mu- sicians jamming on the porch. Louisiana with roots music is played with guitars, man- dolins, fiddles, dobros and other instru- walking trails ments, and none use electric amplifiers. and concrete Also part of the Tourism Plaza sidewalks. is the original pavilion that once stood HOA over the springs of Abita. In the 1880s, the heyday of Abita, thousands came to Maintenance • Providing Comprehensive Skilled Nursing “take the waters” and stay in the town’s Free Living. • Inpatient/Outpatient Therapy Available hotels. The springs long since have been • Full-time Massage Therapist/ capped and none of the hotels have sur- Contact the Cranberry Park Specialist Team of Nurturance Center On Site vived. The imposing two-story pavilion, Kurt Zerby & Elizabeth Aquino-Curry • Daily Brunch Featuring Eggs to Order however, remained and was moved to the www.cranberryparkhomes.com new plaza earlier this year. 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When you say “I do” to a garden wedding was nevertheless a wonderful Improving the garden for a wedding, you’re committing yourself to party, and the Dargans have gone on to wedding pays off for many years, says collaborating with nature on the party of help clients design and plan for many Sharon Naylor, author of “The Complete a lifetime. garden weddings. She almost always Outdoor Wedding Planner.” Many couples “Hands down, there is nothing recommends a tent. think of the cost of the preparations as as beautiful as an outdoor wedding,” says Event planners generally use a a gift to themselves, or to their parents, Darcy Miller, editor of Martha Stewart formula to figure out how many people because a pretty new pergola will be a Weddings. No matter how expertly you can comfortably share a space. Three pleasure in the garden for years to come, decorate a ballroom or any other locale, square feet of dance floor per guest, for and perennial flowers come back every “you can’t outdo nature,” Miller says. example, is typically recommended. year. The memories you create will last Nature contributes mightily to the romance “There is something about that setting Dargan’s formula for weddings: forever. of a garden wedding. The flowers, birds and that is totally dreamy.” “A human body takes two and a half feet to “Our garden wedding was a gentle wind in the trees create memories Romance will naturally be in that will last a lifetime. Weddings are a rite stand up and drink a glass of champagne.” infused with a special energy I can’t of passage, and the beauty and intimacy the air, but you’ll need more than love to Dargan suggests having the lawn rolled to even describe,” Dargan says. “We were of nature intensify the experience for the bring off a memorable garden wedding. smooth out any uneven spots. Guests of embraced by the fragrance of tea olives, bridal couple and their guests. photo: Priscilla You’ll have to take a hard look at the all ages will appreciate this consideration, the birds were singing -- we felt very Wannamaker, www.pwannamaker.com space -- whether it’s your own backyard, she says. A flat place for the tent, if you close to nature and filled with love.” -- For the bride’s bouquet, match a generous friend’s garden, or your have one, is pretty much essential, too. Tips From the Experts the style to the event, Carr says. A simple, parents’ or grandparents’ place. The lawn Dargan likes to rely on the There’s romance in a garden, natural-looking bouquet of garden flowers where you chased lightning bugs as a garden’s focal points to help stage a but a successful garden wedding requires is likely to look just right. child suddenly looks much smaller when garden wedding. She and her husband hard work and careful planning. Here are -- Consider using potted plants you’re inviting 250 close friends over for were married in front of a striking, tall urn some tips. or trees in containers to decorate, Miller a party. on a pedestal, and after the ceremony they -- Pretend you are a photographer, says. After the ceremony, at least some of Lawns, paths, seating areas and walked through a 12-foot-long arbor. says Sharon Naylor, author of “The them can be planted. shelters require critical evaluation and A centrally placed fountain, Complete Outdoor Wedding Planner,” -- Invest in large numbers may need freshening up before the big a pleasant pergola or a majestic tree www.sharonnaylor.net, and look for the of umbrellas (search for “wedding day. Of course, flower beds should look could be the ceremony’s centerpiece, garden’s most beautiful settings. umbrellas” on the Internet). Specialists in their Sunday best. around which everyone gathers to hear -- When you decide where the wedding umbrellas and parasols sell their “You might also need to buy bug the vows exchanged. Great sentiment is vows will be exchanged, study the spot wares in pretty pastels to match wedding repellent and sunscreen, and you have immediately and forevermore associated carefully at the exact time of day the colors. to think about parking and bathrooms,” with such a spot. wedding will take place, and remember “Spending the money on Miller says. “And then the major thing Planning a wedding around the that the sun’s angle will change according umbrellas is the only way to make it not is weather. If it’s pouring rain, you really bloom cycle of delphiniums, roses or to the season, says Darcy Miller, editor rain,” Miller says. need to have a good backup plan.” daisies is easier if you are an experienced of Martha Stewart Weddings. You don’t -- An air-conditioned or heated Good planning makes everything gardener, or if you know one, but don’t want the sun to beat down on the bridal tent “takes the pressure off the house to easier, says Cornelia Powell, editor of pin all your hopes on one favorite plant. couple or on the guests, and neither the perform,” says Mary Palmer Dargan, the online magazine Weddings of Grace. Part of the beauty of nature is its ability to couple nor the guests should have to a landscape architect in Atlanta, www. She also recommends planning for two surprise us. squint into the sun. dargan.com. locales, outdoors and in, just in case In a good garden, there will -- Let the neighbors know what’s -- If you’re working with a garden nature does not cooperate. always be more than one thing in bloom, going on, even if they’re not all invited, designer on a new layout specifically for “It’s extra work,” she says, “but and the overall design -- the garden’s suggests Cornelia Powell, editor of the the wedding, allow a year or 18 months to if you’re thinking of the comfort of your architecture, the arrangement of paths, the online magazine Weddings of Grace, complete the job, Dargan says. guests, it will make the plans fall into lawn, flower beds, shrubs and shade trees www.weddingsofgrace.com. Plan for “If you don’t have that much place. 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Metal chairs will be cold in “Timeless Landscape Design.” Dargan’s “You want to have event-quality quality outdoor lights that look like cool climates and may get surprisingly own wedding took place in a historic borders,” Dargan says. Three weeks before candles would all be appropriate. A hot in the sun. garden in Charleston, S.C. She and her the wedding, all the planting should be wedding or event planner should be able -- You can’t predict the weather, husband decided not to have a tent, and done. 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My friend Tom is one of the dressing wedges of romaine, iceberg CRAB, SHRIMP OR LOBSTER most innately stylish men I know. After or Bibb lettuce to accompany grilled LOUIS 20 years, I am still awed by the ease with steak. It complements just about any 1 cup Louis Sauce (see recipe above) which he creates magic -- whether deco- cold cooked or raw vegetables, from 2 pounds lump crabmeat; or cooked, rating a room or advising a friend (me) beefsteak tomatoes and cucumbers, to peeled deveined shrimp; or shelled lob- what to wear on a budget, and especially asparagus, string beans, roasted pep- ster meat when he entertains. pers and grilled mushrooms. Platters of 6 cups washed and dried Mesclun salad He’ll call me on a summer Sat- mixed vegetables make a lovely sum- greens, or other farm stand lettuces such urday afternoon to chat while he putters mer lunch. as oak leaf, butter crunch, watercress around his beach house and casually men- Perhaps Louis sauce’s greatest and arugula, in any combination tion after a half-hour or so that 6 or 10 or affinity is for cold seafood: shrimp, lob- Optional garnishes: sliced cucumber, 20 guests are coming to dinner, including ster, poached or grilled salmon, served tomato wedges or halved cherry toma- a renowned opera diva. Could I help him as is, as a salad, or as filling for sand- toes, sliced hard-boiled eggs, asparagus, with the menu? wiches and rolls. It’s also a great dress- steamed and chilled My counsel invariably takes the ing for cabbage and root vegetable slaws Dress the crabmeat just before form of unfussy recipes I know this ba- and chopped vegetable salads, as well serving: Place it in a medium bowl. sic cook could make easily, and that put as egg salad. I use it instead of mayon- Pour the sauce over and gently toss with to best use the ingredients his local farm naise on turkey, chicken, steak or ched- a rubber spatula or your hands, taking stands have to offer. Then I leave him to dar cheese-and-tomato sandwiches. care not to break up the lumps of crab. The classic American crab salad -- Crab Louis -- originated in San Francisco at the his own devices to create the setting for Louis sauce couldn’t be easier Arrange the greens on a large chilled turn of the 20th century.photo:Maria Robledo this simple food: the porch hung with pa- to make. I lighten the classic version by platter; spoon the crabmeat into the cent- per lanterns, the table set as only Tom can replacing mayonnaise and heavy cream er. Arrange any of the optional garnishes 1/2-inch dice (1 cup) with local dahlias and candles, every de- with sour cream and adding a little fresh you wish around the edges. 2 medium tomatoes, halved through cir- tail reflecting his comfortable, off-the-cuff tarragon, for a subtle counterpoint of fla- Serves 6. cumference, seeds and juice squeezed sense of beauty. vor. You can shift the flavors by adding This is a classic American salad out, then cut into a scant 1/2-inch dice (1 On the weekends that I am Tom’s grated lemon zest, horseradish, minced of chopped peppers, carrots, cucumbers, cup) houseguest, I am pleased to find my hast- basil, chives or parsley, or Worcester- tomatoes and cheddar cheese bound with 1/2 Vidalia onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice ily scribbled recipes on his kitchen coun- shire sauce, to name a few. In summer, a Louis dressing. It is the perfect accom- (1/2 cup) ter, stained and worn -- signs that they’ve Louis sauce is a boon to entertaining at paniment to hamburgers or sirloin steaks 2 ounces extra-sharp Vermont cheddar served him well. a moment’s notice. cooked on the grill. cheese or aged jack cheese cut into 1/8- Of these strategic recipes, per- LOUIS SAUCE All the vegetables, except the inch dice haps the most useful is for Louis sauce, 3/4 cup sour cream, or half mayonnaise onion, which will become acrid, can be Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste a creamy old-fashioned dressing used in and half sour cream prepared up to a day ahead and stored in In a small bowl, stir together the Crab Louis, a salad made popular in San 1/4 cup Heinz chili sauce a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Just be- Louis Sauce and the horseradish. Cover Francisco in the early 1900s that became 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf fore serving, toss with the dressing and and refrigerate until you are ready to mix one of the quintessential dishes of Ameri- parsley the chopped onion. the salad. can cooking. It is this fantastic sauce that 2 teaspoon chopped tarragon The recipe can be multiplied Combine the vegetables and the makes the arrangement of fresh crab meat 1 teaspoon minced shallot (1 small) or many times. cheddar cheese in a medium bowl. Cover on a bed of lettuce -- with possible addi- scallion CLASSIC CHOPPED SALAD and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just tions of sliced hard-boiled eggs, tomato, 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Louis Sauce (see recipe above) before serving, spoon the dressing over asparagus spears, avocado and cucumber Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish, liquid and toss to coat. Adjust the seasoning and -- a satisfying indulgence to this day. 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice squeezed out add plenty of freshly ground pepper. Louis sauce is similar to a Rus- In small bowl, whisk the sour 2 large carrots, pared, cut into a scant Serves 6 (makes 6 cups). sian or Thousand Island dressing -- a base cream, chili sauce, parsley, tarragon, 1/2-inch dice (1 cup) of mayonnaise, cream and chili sauce -- shallot, salt and pepper together. Add 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored and Sally Schneider is the author of “The but with an intriguing name (pronounced lemon juice to taste. Cover and refriger- seeded, cut into scant 1/2-inch dice ( 1 Improvisational Cook” (Wm. Mor- “loo-ee”) and a shift in the balance of ate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors cup) row, 2006) and “A New Way to Cook” flavors that makes it at once elegant and meld. 1 medium cucumber, pared if waxed, left (Artisan, 2001). satisfying. The varied elements of a Crab Makes about 1 cup, 6 servings. unpeeled if not, seeded and cut into a Louis salad give a sense of the many kinds Serve this seafood Louis with scant 1/2-inch dice (1 cup) of foods this sauce complements. garlic bread or focaccia. It also makes a 2 stalks celery, peeled and cut into a scant SRDA MONTHLY MENU Call SRDA at 545-8900 for congregate meal site and Meals-On-Wheels Info! June 2: Mac/Cheese, Lima Beans, Chilled Fruit Cocktail. Veggie Salad Medley, W Bread/Marg., June 20: Turkey Mediterranean, Chilled Plums. Garlic Mashed potatoes, Harvard June 3: Chicken a La King/Biscuit, Beets, Strawberries/Pears, W Bread/ Broccoli, Mixed Green Salad/Italian, Marg. Peach Cobbler. June 23: SRDA’s Spicy pork, Au June 4: pot Roast w/potatoes/car- Gratin potatoes, California Blend, rots/onions, Mixed Green Salad/Ital., Ambrosia, W Bread/Marg. W Bread/Marg., Banana Cake. 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For informa- E. 7th St., Monday, June 16th; 10:00 of age who enjoy sharing their skills and non-profit agencies, listed below are just tion: 545-2803 – Noon. knowledge in a group setting are being afew: The group also meets the third Minnequa park Apartments, 1400 E. sought. Individuals with expertise, expe- -Lifeline Program-equipment Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. for Orman, Tues, June 17th; 9:00–11:30 am. rience and passion in the areas of history, maintenance. dining and socialization at various area Mesa Towers, 260 Lamar, Wednesday, literature, music, science, local events, -SRDA Meal Sites - at Mesa restaurants. RSVP: Jack Briggs at Jack. June 18th; 9:00 – 11:30 am. arts and crafts, theater, photography or Towers and Joseph H. Edward Senior [email protected] or 546-6189 for Ogden Apartments, 2140 Ogden, other interesting subjects are urged to Center - Setting up and serving noon reservations and location Thursday, June 19th; 9:00 – 11:30 am. apply. Teaching or facilitating experi- meals, small amount of paperwork. GENEALOGY NEWS Fulton Heights, 1331 Santa Rosa, ence is preferred but not mandatory. -Meals on Wheels - Delivering The Southeastern Colorado Thursday, June 19th; 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Objectives and hands-on activities will to Homebound Seniors Genealogy Society holds its regu- McHarg Park Community Center, 409 be identified by the volunteer instruc- -ARC - Helping with lar meetings on the second Saturday of Second Street, Avondale, CO, Monday, tors. BINGO the month in Meeting Room B, Robert June 9th; 9:00 – 11:30 am. More information is available -Zoo - Gift Shop and docents Hoag Rawlings Public Library, First Vail Hotel Center, 217 S. Grand, from PCC’s Community Education and -Nature Center - Gift Shop, gar- floor, 100 Abriendo Ave., Pueblo. CO. Tuesday, July 8th; 9:00 – 10:30 am. Training Division at 549-3368 or via e- dening, special projects A Refresher/Beginners Genealogy Class Hyde park Community Center, 2136 mail at [email protected]. For info GLORIA VALDEZ, starts one hour earlier at 1:00PM. No W. 16th St., Tuesday, July 8th; 1:00 Become a Docent at RSVP, 545-8900. Charge. Non-members are welcome. – 2:30 pm. the Sangre de Cristo Become a Certified Call 546-1973 for details on any of the Joseph Edwards Senior Center Arts Center Notary Public above.” (SRDA), 230 S. Union, Wednesday, July PUEBLO— Share your passion Sponsored by Mi Casa Resource Volunteer Ombudsman 9th; 9:45 – Noon. for art with children and adults alike! On Center, U.S. Bank, & Small Business Wanted, Volunteer Ombudsmen Get Moving with pueblo StepUp May 30, 2008, the Sangre de Cristo Arts Administration, The Hispanic Chamber to share their time, talents and caring Community Exercise Programs: Center will hold a docent training ses- of Commerce and its sponsors open hearts with the elderly residents of Long- Please call Jo Stinchcomb @ 557-3883 for sion. This session is open to the public registration for this one day Notary Term Care and Assisted Living facili- questions about any of Pueblo StepUp’s and is for anyone interested in becoming Public Training and Certification class. ties. This would be a great opportunity Health & Fitness Programs. a docent at the Arts Center. Learn about Basic Notary course available in A.M., for retired Nurses, Social Workers, and Pueblo Toastmasters! our latest exhibits and how to take tours Advanced Electronic Notary Service Individuals who love and want to work Call Ledema 544-7918. through the galleries. Certification 2.0 available in afternoon with some of the most vulnerable mem- Have a question to ask? If you are interested in becoming course. Basic course must be completed bers of our society. In this capacity, you Toastmasters meets twice a month, call a docent at the Arts Center please con- prior to the Advanced session. Classes begin: would advocate for these residents and us and get the info. tact Gary Holder, Curator of Education Cost is $ 60 per course. Discount when necessary investigate and obtain PCC seeks volunteer at 719-295-7210. For more informa- available for full day attendees. proof of deviation from nursing home instructors for new El tion please call 719-295-7200. 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The Fremont School of the Arts Pueblo StepUp FREE of lifelong leaning with their peers in a 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The fee is $50 is located at 220 West Main Street in Community Well-Being comfortable, inviting environment. It will and includes materials. Pre-registration Florence, CO. Register Early. Clinics consist of visual, auditory and hands-on by May 14th is encouraged but walk-ins Call 429-6091 for a list of classes. Mineral Palace Towers, 1414 N. Santa activities in two-hour blocks (3-5 p.m.) are welcome. More information can be Fe, Thursday, June 12th; 9:00–11:30 am. for one week, and two programs per year obtained by contacting Colorado State

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The need for this specialized ing or nursing facility. That leaves eight service came from calls to the homecare Oral Health Tips For Seniors percent of our senior population who office requesting transportation and ac- Just because you are old doesn’t mean that you’re going to lose your teeth. Ac- choose to remain independent and stay in companiment to appointments and other cording to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, recent surveys show that 90 their homes for as long as possible. Ob- events, usually on an intermittent basis. percent of adults have, on average, 23.5 teeth. Almost a third of adults have all 28 teeth stacles will frequently arise that threaten While Visiting Angels can provide this and 50 percent age 55 and older wear partial or complete dentures. the senior’s ability to remain independ- service, it is with the client’s car and not But whether caring for original teeth or dentures, seniors face a range of special ent. One of these obstacles is driving a the caregiver’s. “The risk of allowing a oral concerns, including root decay and periodontal disease. You can keep your smile vehicle when it becomes difficult or even caregiver to drive her own car is too great healthy by following a routine of proper oral care and making regular visits to your reg- frightening to navigate the freeways and due to insurance requirements that most istered dental hygienist and dentist roads. Rain and snow complicate things caregivers cannot afford or choose not to Many seniors have trouble manipulating a toothbrush because of arthritis or even more, and let’s not forget those purchase. Companies that provide trans- limited use of their hands. They should try adapting the toothbrush for easy use by in- “crazy drivers” we have to contend with. portation without proper insurance put serting the handle into a rubber ball or sponge hair curler, or glue the toothbrush handle That’s where Going Your Way can help. the senior in the precarious position of into a bicycle grip. Toothbrush handles can be lengthened with a piece of wood or plastic Going Your Way is a one of a kind cus- no coverage to handle injuries or therapy such as a ruler, ice cream bar stick or tongue depressor. tomized service for those who need ac- if an accident should occur. This leaves For those who can’t use a manual toothbrush, an electric toothbrush may be companiment to appointments, church, everyone in a very vulnerable situation easier to use. Numerous studies confirm that electric brushes are excellent plaque remov- shopping, or anywhere they need to go. and It’s just too risky and does not pro- ing devices and are extremely effective in stimulating gums. Locally owned and operated, vide the best for our seniors.” says Caro- Dentures – full or partial – should be brushed daily with a soft toothbrush or line. Going Your Way provides newer denture cleaning brush, using a commercially prepared denture powder or paste, hand Preventing vehicles that are clean and insured to soap, or baking soda. Dentures should be brushed inside and outside, and rinsed with Joint Discomfort cover any incident that may arise. They cool water. by Jason Theodosakis, M.D. employ companions that are friendly, ac- When not in use, dentures should be covered with water or a denture cleaning (NAPSI)-Following a few simple commodating, and are trained to care for solution to prevent drying. steps can keep joints healthy, prevent pain the special needs of the clients. “The pri- This oral health tip comes from Oral Health Awareness Colorado!, a coalition and help you stay active--whether you’re mary decision in starting this new com- of federal, state and community organizations that developed the state’s first formal oral 30 years old, 70 years old or anywhere in pany was ensure the safety and comfort health plan aimed at improving the general health of Colorado residents. between. Try these tips: of our seniors wherever they go and to For more information about oral health, go to the website www.beasmartmouth. • Consult a physician if you have com persistent joint problems. provide a quality service with friendly • Devise an exercise plan that people they will enjoy”, says Ritterling. provides at least 30 minutes of moderate The service is available not just exercise a day. to pick up and drop off at their destina- BEER from page 11. • Prevent sports injury through tion; friendly companions can accom- leans area by the New Orleans Times- strengthening, balance and agility drills. pany the senior to the doctor, buy grocer- doors, and there are stuffed gators with Picayune. Also, switch from high-risk sports and ac- ies, and pick up medications or even run dog heads, stuffed fish with gator heads, Other notable hangouts include tivities to those with less risk; biking in- errands if they are unable to themselves. and walls inlaid with broken pieces of the St. Johns Coffee House, Columbia stead of running, for instance. “Door through Door” requests the com- plates and tiles. The gift shop carries Street Tap Room and Heiner Brau mi- • Consider using a glucosamine/ panion come into the home to help with books like “The Compleat Cockroach.” cro brewery, while A.J. Smith’s Sons, chondroitin supplement such as Osteo Bi- outer clothing, secure the home and as- Early cell phones mounted on door jambs a venerable general store and museum, flex. sist the client to the vehicle. When back fascinate teenagers, according to Preble, displays such necessities as a kerosene Taken in combination, glu- at home, packages and groceries are put who is also a talented artist. dispenser, wagon wheels and dugout ca- cosamine and chondroitin can promote away and the client safe and sound be- While browsing, I came across an noe. flexibility, renew cartilage and lubricate fore the companion leaves. Going Your old Claire Veaux fortune-telling machine Covington, too, has just built a joints. For more information, visit www. Way is unique because of the special at- that reminded me of the one in the Tom new Trailhead Plaza for the bikers and osteobiflex.com. Dr. Theodosakis is author tention to the senior’s needs while pro- Hanks movie “Big,” and I even tried my hikers on the Tammany Trace. of the No. 1 New York Times best seller viding the safest and most professional hand on an Aztec pinball machine from Back in Abita, a good way to “The Arthritis Cure, revised edition.” the 1940s, scoring only a meager 82,920 end the day is to order its eponymous points. Abita Sampler at the Brew Pub. You’ll Your Trusted Source of So where does Preble get all get six small glasses filled with different these outlandish displays? hometown brews, among them the Pur- Companionship and Home Care “People bring me stuff all the ple Haze, Turbodog and Andy Gator. It time,” he says with a smile. goes well with a hamburger topped with Meanwhile in nearby Covington, English cheese.Information: St. Tam- for Seniors visitors will find several good restaurants, many Parish Tourist Commission, (800) among them Ristorante del Porto, named 634-9443 or www.louisiananorthshore. the best Italian restaurant in the New Or- com.. Belmont Lodge Health Care Center Now Provides Outpatient Therapy Our experienced Rehab Team provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies • Free transportation to and from appointments for those who are not able to drive themselves • We accept Medicare, most insurance and private pay For information, please call 562-7200 and ask for the Rehab Department Reasons to seek Outpatient Therapy • Recovery from Surgery (including Hip/Knee Replacement • Falling at Home • Sports Injuries • Stroke & Cardiac Rehabilitation • Motor Vehicle Accident Being able to live at home can be one of the most important comforts in a senior's life. 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By avoiding spikes in Tempest fugit, as the Latin say- One of the most frustrating develop a grazing approach to eating, not your blood sugar your energy level will ing goes, “time flies”. That is certainly aspects of aging for those who have led going more that 4 or 5 hours between eat- remain more constant, your appetite will true of 2008 and, as senior citizens, very an active lifestyle is that as we age our ing. Grazing is eating smaller portions of be more in control and your mood will be true in our own lives. For me, the mid- metabolism slows and we lose muscle a good balance of protein, carbohydrates more even keel. In addition to all those century mark arrived far too quickly and mass. From our thirties onward we lose and fat more frequently throughout the benefits, you may be able to prevent type although the second half of my life prom- about 5% per decade. Coupled with a day. Beginning with breakfast, which II diabetes, which is the third leading ises a bright future the sheer numbers naturally slowing metabolism it creates a should be consumed within an hour or so cause of death in America. of chronological age sound overwhelm- situation where almost anyone will start after arising, you should continue to eat Current recommendations for ing! Along with the increase in years to put on pounds, and those pounds being throughout the day every 4 to 5 hours. exercise is an hour per day of some type comes various forms of decrease in our actual “fat”, not lean muscle. Even those This helps to keep your metabolism high- of activity, that can be divided into short bodies. Decreasing ability to do what with faster metabolisms, due to genet- er and doesn’t allow your body to shift increments as long as it adds up to an we used to, decreasing hours of solid, ics or very active lifestyles will begin into starvation mode. Each smaller meal hour. To keep metabolism up and pounds restful sleep, decreasing management of to exchange muscle for fat with aging, or snack should contain some form of off it is crucial that some form of weight the digestive and eliminative processes, if very calculated precautions are not lean protein, and portion control is very resistance or weight lifting be a part of decreasing metabolism and ability to taken. Women on the average will gain important. Unless extremely active, for that exercise at least three days a week. maintain muscle mass….shall I go on? 11 pounds going through menopause if example working out more than an hour a By building lean muscle, or at minimum Yes, with chronological increase geron- steps aren’t implemented to stave off the day in a vigorous manner, the aging body maintaining what you still have, you will tologists have identified several biomark- onslaught of excess baggage. The reality does not use fuel as efficiently as when it burn calories at a faster rate even when ers of aging, some of which I just listed. is the deck is stacked against us aging was a younger machine. The amount of not physically being active. A pound of However, as an optimist I want to focus baby boomers unless we take a different fuel taken in should equal the amount of lean muscle burns seven times the calories on longevity and restoring some aspects approach to our lifestyles. energy expended or pounds will manage that a pound of fat does. Besides, lean of younger living that may make the sec- So how can we grow older grace- to pile on. Another reason to eat smaller muscle is what gives your body shape ond half of our lives, even better than the fully without “growing” in size as well? amounts more frequently is to keep blood and contour and allows your clothes to fit better. The effects of the exercise may Bad Dog Or Medical Condition? not always be revealed on the scale since muscle actually weighs more that fat, Vets say changes in a dog’s behavior could be the result of separation anxiety. but you will notice the difference in the (NAPSI)-If your dog has soiled your new carpet, attacked the door molding or shredded your favorite pair of shoes, he way your clothes look on your body. As has likely been in the doghouse--figuratively. always, it is recommended that you check But this behavior may not be a case of a good dog gone bad. It could be separation anxiety, an underdiagnosed and under- with your doctor before embarking on treated condition in which animals become so upset by their owner’s departure they resort to an exercise routine, and while you’re at what is considered bad behavior to cope with the situation. It is estimated that up to 17 percent it take your measurements, body fat and of all dogs in the U.S. may show signs of separation anxiety. BMI readings as well. Monitoring your Separation anxiety is usually triggered when the owner leaves or shortly after. Be- progress and enjoying your successes cause dogs are historically pack animals, the dog views the family as its pack and experiences are strong motivators for continuing a distress when separated from that family. That stress leads to problem behaviors, including: healthy habit for life. Well, what are you • Excessive barking, whining, howling waiting for? Days, weeks and months • Destruction, chewing, clawing or digging continue to propel us forward but only • Urinary or bowel accidents indoors you, by your proactive choices can turn • Depression/inactivity back the hands of time. • Constant pacing, circling • Excessive licking, drooling. Charlene Dengler is a former registered Separation anxiety is a treatable condition. New medications have been introduced nurse who has also been a model, a recently to help ease the pain of separation anxiety for dogs and their owners. Most veteri- nutrition consultant, a fitness instructor narians choose to use a combination of medication and behavior modification training, which and an educational consultant. Her main focus is a natural approach to health and offers the best chance of success in managing separation anxiety. wellness with an emphasis on assisting If your dog’s “bad behavior” sounds more like separation anxiety, talk to your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. others in finding the correct pathway After all, wouldn’t it be nice to know that your “bad” dog isn’t so bad after all, just misunderstood? to their optimum vitality. She can be reached at 719-250-0683.

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Note: Stroke Survivors of Pueblo is fects of a stroke depend on which areas tions about aphasia and in most cases is having a celebration on Tuesday, May of the brain has been damaged. They can not true. 13, 2008, 2pm-4pm at the Joseph H. Ed- range from total paralysis on one side of Today, if one experiences a wards Senior Center (SRDA Cafeteria the body; loss of vision; loss of speech, stroke (brain attack) and gets diagnosed at 230 N. Union Ave. Call Chuck at 583- understanding, thinking or memory; or and treated within three hours, it is pos- 8498 or Terri at 584-4677 for details by nothing at all. sible to lessen the effects. That is why May 9th. If a stroke survivor has suffered the term “brain attack” is used, because it by Charles M. (Chuck) Couchman, one or more of the symptoms one or more tells people that it is a medical emergency Founder & President of the symptoms mentioned above, it is that must be treated immediately. Stroke Survivors Support Groups possible to recover through therapy and So if you experience any of these of Pueblo is a non-profit organization pure determination. As mentioned earlier, warning signs: dedicated to helping, educating and sup- we encourage each other to work actively • Difficulty speaking or under- porting stroke survivors, people with at self-improvement. Thus we can once standing aphasia and their caregivers (families become productive members of society. • Numbness, weakness or paraly- and friends) and to informing the general In the meantime, we do the best we can sis of the face or limbs Stroke Survivors Care Group are picture public about strokes and aphasia. with what we have. • Sudden blurred or decreased vi- here during a field trip to Parkview’s Reha- For stroke survivors and our car- Aphasia, (a communication dis- sion in one or both eyes bilitation Center. egivers, it is important to know that we order, most commonly caused by stroke), •Dizziness or loss of balance; tion that affects the entire family. “Stroke are not alone. We come together to share can affect one or all forms of communi- sudden unexplained headache. Survivors” will help you cope during re- experiences and hope, and to encourage cating. It is important to realize, if you get to the emergency room covery. We have three stroke/aphasia sup- each other to work actively at self-im- lose the ability to communication in one immediately port groups in Pueblo County that meet provement. We realize that self respect form, other options are available; if you There are many causes or risk monthly. No fees are charged (donations and humor are vital tools for recovery. cannot speak, you may be able to type, factors for stroke including high blood are accepted). We can also have a meeting Stroke occurs when the flow of use gestures or write. pressure, stress, smoking and heart dis- or awareness presentation at your busi- blood (and oxygen) to the brain, is in- And again, you may be able to ease. Many strokes can be prevented by ness, school, etc., (to tell you if you are at terrupted, either by a blockage or a he- improve your speech by therapy and hard taking the proper steps (keeping your risk for stroke, and to further educate you morrhage (Bleeding). A person who has work. Many people think because some- blood pressure under control and stop about stroke and aphasia). suffered a stroke has experienced brain one can’t talk, they don’t understand. This smoking for instance.) For more information contact: damage, but is not brain dead. The ef- is one of the most common misconcep- Stroke is a devastating condi- Chuck Couchman, (719-583-8498). Weird News from page 4. bases to allow her to get credit for the -- Angelique Vandeberg, 28, was (2) Firefighters responding to a burning tells time, he told a Reuters reporter, but home run. “You deserve it,” one opponent arrested in May in Sheboygan, Wis., and house in Crystal Lake, Ill., in April were only a “truly discerning customer” can said. “You hit it over the fence.” Kindness charged with felony child abuse after told by three people fleeing that another buy one that doesn’t. hurt; Central Washington lost, 4-2, and her 8-year-old daughter reported that man was in the basement, chained by the -- Progressive Mullahs: The was eliminated from the playoffs. Vandeberg had intentionally shot her in neck to a post. When rescued, the man Iranian government, treating addicts Inexplicable the leg with a BB gun, leaving her unable denied that anything was wrong. 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Iran blames its festering was made to police, and Doss wandered Britain’s prison guards union said in a and charged with highway shooting sprees drug problem on its common border with outside, climbed a tree, hung upside radio interview in April that the jails are so near Waynesboro and Charlottesville, opium-producing Afghanistan. down by bended knee for a while, then understaffed and poorly managed that in Va., that shut down Interstate 64 for six -- Women Certainly Are Different descended and lay down on the hood of one (Everthorpe Prison, East Yorkshire), hours. Surveillance video suggested the From Men: Sara Tucholsky, all 5-foot-2 her car before re-entering the restaurant drug dealers actually put up ladders at perps got away in a 1974 AMC Gremlin, of her, marshaled her strength for her first- and asking if the girl had been fired yet. night and come over the walls in order to and the only one in the area belongs to the ever fence-clearing home run in April, She was arrested on several charges. sell drugs, and inmates routinely comment 19-year-old. (2) Three men were arrested which would have given her Western -- A 2007 decision of New that drugs are easier to get inside than on in New Orleans in February and charged Oregon University softball team the lead York City’s Civil Service Commission the street. (2) The British government in with possession of almost two pounds of against favored Central Washington, reinstated a police officer even though January acknowledged that inmates in marijuana after police were called to a car except that she tore a ligament rounding NYPD has ruled him unfit for duty, in 2007 had been awarded the equivalent of on fire, which they said started when the first base. Since she was unable to move, large part because he admitted to a “fear over $250,000 in education “maintenance” men stashed their dope under the hood, by rule she (actually, a pinch-runner) of dead people,” which the department grants, intended to provide such expenses and it overheated. would have had to remain at first base had thought would make his job difficult. as room and board for recipients of -- Recurring Themes: (1) Mr. instead of circling the bases, but two (However, in March 2008, a New York education loans. (The ministers said they Cash Burch, 24, was arrested in Waterloo, Central Washington players picked City judge overturned the commission would soon close that loophole.) Iowa, in April after he broke into a truck Tucholsky up and carried her around the ruling.) Fetishes on Parade and tried to start it but apparently ran down (1) CNN TV personality Richard the battery doing so, which triggered a Quest was arrested in New York City’s theft-prevention device that locked the Got Pain???!!! Central Park after curfew in April, with doors, trapping him inside, where he was drugs in his pocket and a rope around waiting when police arrived. (2) Justin backs, knees, feet? his neck tied to his genitals, according MacGilfrey, 19, was arrested in February to a New York Post report (which had no for the attempted robbery of a Circle K I get a sore back now and again, and I've spent a lot of money trying Q: explanation of the purpose of the rope). convenience store in Daytona Beach, Fla. many so-called, "solutions," without success. Often, I have wondered if there was The clerk had chased him from the store anything I can do to get long lasting relief. My chiropractor fixes me for a few days Pueblo Senior when he realized that MacGilfrey’s only but before long I'm right back where I started. I feel that surgery should be a last “weapon” was a pretend gun he made resort. Now, I'm wondering if those GOOD FEET ARCH SUPPORTS I've been using his finger and thumb. hearing about really work. 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Wash with kitchen detergent after scrambled with spinach and eggs, brings would use, but old-fashioned as they are, each use, but do not soak or place in the together an enticing mix of kitchen scents for many experienced home cooks and dishwasher. After rinsing, thoroughly dry and tastes. Serve with a crusty sourdough professional chefs, nothing is better. pan and provide touch-up seasoning by loaf and a robust California zinfandel or Their consistent heat conduction, placing on a warm burner and applying pinot noir for a special repast. easy clean-up, and low maintenance and a light coat of oil, shortening or lard, OLD JOE’S SPECIAL cost make cast-iron pans a good choice wiping clean with the burner off. 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Too many choices can be bewildering, for a lifetime of culinary enjoyment. 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Serve immediately; 12-incher, it will not take long for you to depending on the surface condition, repeat medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sprinkle cheese over each serving to build an assorted collection. the process several times to improve the brown ground beef well. taste. SUCCESS TIPS: seasoning bond. 2. Add onion, garlic and Serves 3 to 4. -- Good sources for aquiring a Whether for breakfast, brunch mushrooms; reduce heat and continue cast-iron pot and pan collection for your or dinner, all-in-one-skillet meals are the cooking, stirring occasionally, until onion kitchen are second-hand stores or thrift ultimate for comfort food and cooking is soft. 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Visit Us at http:// www.seniorbeacon.info Senior Beacon - June, 2008 - Page - 23 Fishing Derby: Cañon Lodge Hosting Fishing Derby Canon Lodge Care Center/Canon limbo contest, were given out for different categories, City, Colorado hosts Fishing Derby and crafts, Vegas Biggest Fish, First Fish, Most fish and for National Nursing Home Week Day was a thriller a Hard Luck prize. Each prize-winner National Nursing Home Week for the residents, received a new fishing rod and a framed is a busy week for most Nursing Homes MDT as Elvis certificate and each resident that attend- across the nation. The week begins each performed for ed from all the facilities received a par- year on Mother’s Day and ends the fol- the residents and ticipant certificate. “The day went very lowing Saturday. The Nursing Homes gave out scarves well”, says Broughton. “There were very provide a wide variety of activities and while he sang few tangles.” usually set a theme for each day. to the residents. Each resident also had Broughton set the derby up after what they would like to do, will make This year, Canon Lodge Care their photo taken with “Elvis” and had the Canon Lodge residents went fishing them feel like they do have some control Center a Life Care Center of America it autographed. Later on Vegas Day the in September of 2007 and unfortunately, in their lives.” The Canon Lodge Depart- facility provided many recreational op- residents joined other local facilities in a they came back empty-handed. “Many of ment Supervisors, C.N.A.s, and other portunities to their residents. The week Bingo Bonanza. Sports Day consisted of our residents love to fish, even those that staff members went along to provide a began with a brunch on Mother’s Day for baseball and Wii sports. have never fished in their life went and helping hand. “It was a very busy week residents and their families and friends. The biggest day was the Fishing Derby caught something. The smiles on their fac- for everyone and it was well worth it. Our Other events included a BBQ for the Canon Lodge hosted in which the local es and the laughter residents are great and they deserve their Western Day theme and Old Country facilites were invited to attend. Katie was worth a mil- dignity, right to choose and happiness. Music, Hawaiian Day consisted of a luau, Broughton, Admissions and Marketing lion words. By Anything we can do to give our residents Director of Canon Lodge started set- providing choices the best quality of life, we are going to ting up the derby in September of 2007. for the residents do it” Broughton said. Even though the The Colorado Department of Wildlife about what type fishing derby is over, Canon Lodge plans assisted with the derby by stocking the of activities they to take the residents fishing to other ar- pond at centennial Park in Canon City would like to par- eas more this summer. Katie Broughton with trout, provided fishing equipment ticipate in, helps plans to set up the Fishing Derby again and volunteers to assist residents during to give them a next year with hopes for even more par- the derby. There were 23 residents from better quality of ticipation. Canon Lodge that attended. The derby life, their input is For more information about Canon Lodge began at 9:00 am and ended at 2:00pm. encouraged. They Care Center, contact Katie Broughton at Each resident that fished caught at least have the right and need to be involved in (719) 275-4106 or e-mail katie_ one fish, some caught 3 or four. Prizes their own lives and by letting them choose [email protected] Life Festival ‘08 Edition Grand Success 5 Star Lawn Care For those of you who came to the 2008 Southern Colorado Life Festival on Pre-emergent, May 9, you were treated to one fine day- long event. For those of you who couldn’t non-lawN weed control make it, you shouldn’t miss it ever again. (dO before April 1st) The festive atmosphere was marked with some 1,500 people in at- soil sterilization tendance throughout the day. Over 150 free prizes were given away not only free estimates from the booth personnel but in the form of BINGO prizes from Womack’s at Crip- ple Creek. Congrats to Kathilee Champlin, Director. Along side this article is a col- 543-7910 lage of pictures from the event.

From top left clockwise: Presenting of the colors, Margaret Selvage and then Hazel Runge part of the 100 year-olds that were feted by Senior Beacon at the luncheon, some of the throng of people participating in a health screening and a table honoring centenarians from Villa Pueblo and Life Care Center sponsored by Senior Beacon. Page 24 - Senior Beacon - June, 2008 Visit Us at http://www.seniorbeacon.info Reeling “Living To The Fullest” by Film Critic Betty Jo Tucker, Pueblo

LIVING TO THE FULLEST by Nicholson and Freeman. tions. It’s Carter, once a philosophy stu- • T H E Dance the tango with Antonio More odd couple than best bud- dent, who brings up the “bucket list” idea, MUMMY: TOMB Banderas. Sing a duet with Debbie dies when they first meet each other in but it’s mega-wealthy Edward who makes OF THE DRAGON Reynolds. Have lunch with Johnny Depp. a hospital room, Carter (Freeman) and their bravura escapades possible. So what EMPEROR (August After watching “The Bucket List,” I’ve Edward (Nicholson) share one thing in if doctors and everyone else advise against 8) decided to jot down the things I’d like to common: time on their hands to consider it? These two guys decide to embark on • THE do before kicking the bucket, and those the past and how they want to spend their the greatest adventure of their lives. And SISTER-HOOD OF three wishes immediately came to mind. limited future. Carter, who’s spent the viewers are treated not only to beautiful THE TRAVELING However, I realize it will be more dif- past 46 years as an auto mechanic, feels a scenes from all over the globe but also PANTS 2 (August ficult for me to satisfy my desires than it sense of loss over dreams he wasn’t able to to exciting action scenes – generally with 8) was for the two main characters in this make come true because of family respon- some humor thrown in for good measure. • touching dramedy. Played brilliantly by sibilities. In contrast, Edward, a corporate Because Oscar-winners Freeman PUNISHER: WAR Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, our billionaire, was always too busy making and Nicholson co-star here, it’s no surprise ZONE (September 12) heroes are terminally ill patients who use money to concern himself much with fam- the performances stand out as the movie’s • MADASGAS-CAR 2: THE the immense resources available to one of ily or friends. Because of their different most important element. Nicholson has CRATE ESCAPE (October 7) them as they attempt to do all the activities personality types, Carter and Edward are the flashier role, the type he’s done so well • SAW 5 (October 24) on their bucket lists, including traveling to like fire and ice. Cool and dignified on the many times before. But in this movie, his • QUANTUM OF SOLACE, the exotic places and skydiving. It’s a simple surface, Carter can still get the best of the character goes through significant chang- next James Bond movie (November 7) plot, but the veteran stars work their acting demanding, hot-tempered Edward when he es, and Nicholson makes us believe them • HARRY POTTER AND THE magic and make the film more entertaining puts his mind to it. As the two get to know all – even the most sensitive moments. HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (November 21) than I expected. Because of its theme, “The each other, admiration and respect grows Freeman plays the more difficult part - Why is Hollywood so dependent Bucket List” could’ve been a downer, but between them -- and they begin to learn - one requiring considerable subtlety in on this type of movie? Clearly, it’s because it ends up being inspirational and upbeat things about themselves as a result of their many scenes. Dignified to the max, he these films make big bucks at the box office. instead, mostly due to lively performances sometimes ruthless give-and-take interac- must also give Carter a bit of a frivolous “Shrek 2” earned 400 million domestically side as well as let his anger bubble up to and “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s the surface when called for. Needless to End” raked in close to one billion dollars say, Freeman is more than up to the task. worldwide. “The Bucket List,” available June 10 on Are sequels ever better than – or DVD, does more than entertain us. It’s a even as good as -- the first film? Not dramatic reminder of the important things often. I don’t believe it’s possible to match in life. (Released by Warner Bros. and the originality and creativity of movies rated “PG-13” for language, including a like “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Star sexual reference.) Wars.” What’s the best sequel ever made? I think it’s “Spider-Man 2,” but “National SEQUELITIS Treasure: Book of Secrets” (released on Are moviegoers bombarded with DVD May 20) also impressed me. The too many sequels? Sometimes I think the worst one? It has to be “Seed of Chucky,” movie business would collapse if it weren’t from the “Child’s Play” horror franchise. for follow-up films in such popular fran- But whether a sequel is excellent or not, if 1121 S. 9th St. chises as “Star Wars,” “Batman,” “Pirates I’m hooked by the characters in the original Just a short drive to Canon City. Cañon City, CO 81212 of the Caribbean,” “Indiana Jones” and film, I’ll follow them to the very end of “Shrek.” For example, take a look at this their adventures. I just can’t help it -- like 275-1286 release schedule for upcoming sequels in many other movie fans, I suffer from a bad 2008: case of sequelitis. • THE INCREDIBLE HULK (June 13) Read Betty Jo’s movie reviews at www. ReelTalkReviews.com. Autographed copies • HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN of her books, CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ARMY (July 11) ADDICT and SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE • THE DARK KNIGHT, the new MAVERICK, are available in Pueblo at Batman film (July 18) Barnes & Noble. • THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE (July 25)

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