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8 Surprising Health Benefits of risk for heart attack and stroke.’ Heart health: Now that’s quite a bonus. Gardening (continued on page 9) According to the World Health Organization, good health Hello Neighbors! means more than just the absence of bad health symptoms. It means the presence of positive emotions, quality of life, I love watching the hummingbirds darting around sense of community and happiness. The health benefits my yard in the summer. It’s amazing to see them hover of outdoor gardening–including backyard gardening and in one spot, perfectly still, while their wings are flapping community gardening–range from increased nutrients in so fast that they look like a blur. Make sure to read page your diet to staving off chronic diseases. 10 for ways to attract these pretty little birds to your yard. Here are eight surprising health benefits of gardening. I’m excited to announce that one of our readers, 1.Home Grown Self-Esteem Jennifer Schmidt, has submitted a column called “Take A Maybe you’re someone who has always felt his or Hike”. In what will be a regular monthly column, she will her thumb to be conspicuously not-green. But after tilling, discuss all things hiking. This month she covers some planting, nurturing and harvesting plants, you might see a of the basics of hiking. Please take a minute to read her first column on page 7. slightly different person in the mirror. It always feels good I’ll be back with another newsletter in July. If to accomplish new tasks, and if you can grow a garden, you’d like to receive an email notification when the what can’t you do? online version is available, please sign up at www. 2. Gardening for Heart Health BarretteGraphics.com. According to WebMD, ‘Activities such as gardening, do-it-yourself projects and housework may be Happy June and Happy Father’s Day! as good as formal exercise when it comes to reducing the -Michelle Barrette
Front Range Maker’s Market Shop over 75 artists, makers, boutique owners & vendors on Saturday, June 26th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.! This event is FREE to attend for shoppers! Grab a friend and come spend a few hours with us… you won’t want to miss it! Lewis Palmer HS, North Parking Lot, 1300 Higby Drive in Monument.
Roasted Artichokes Artichokes are in season and these are easy to make and full of flavor! Ingredients • 3 fresh artichokes • 2 large fresh lemons, juiced • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter) • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly-chopped • fresh rosemary (plus additional fresh thyme, oregano, or sage, if you’d like) • coarse sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper Instructions 1. Heat oven to 400°F. 2. Use a knife to slice off the bottom 1/2-inch (or more, if you’d like) of the artichoke stems, and the top 1 inch of the artichoke globes (the leaves on top). Remove and discard any small leaves toward the bottoms of the stems. Rinse the artichokes with water. 3. Slice the artichokes in half vertically. Use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy “choke” in the middle of the artichoke. Then use kitchen shears to trim about 1/4/-inch off the pointy tips of each of the artichoke leaves (so that they don’t poke you when you eat them). Rub a lemon wedge all over the entire surface of each artichoke half, to prevent browning. 4. Place the artichoke halves in a baking dish or on a baking sheet cut-side-up. Brush the cut sides of the artichokes evenly with the olive oil. Then fill the cavities evenly with the garlic, followed by a few small sprigs of the fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Flip the artichokes over, using the herbs to help hold in the garlic, so that they are cut-side-down. Brush the tops of the artichokes with oil, and season with salt and pepper. 6. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Then remove and cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender and the leaves pull off easily. 7. Place the tray on a cooling rack. Carefully remove, discard the herbs (or stir them into your dipping sauce for extra flavor), and drizzle the artichokes with extra lemon juice. 8. Serve the roasted artichokes warm with your desired dipping sauce.
WWW.JACKSONCREEKMONTHLY.COM PAGE 5 Monument Art Hop On the third Thursday of every month through September from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., downtown Monument bustles with live music, special events and great in-store deals. Come walk the quaint streets and enjoy the scenic views of the biggest small town in Colorado. The June Art Hop will be held Thursday, June 17. Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers presents Sunset Patio Sessions On Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the summer, enjoy Boot Barn Hall’s FREE live music series on their spectacular mountain facing patio. They have five fire pits surrounded by comfy outdoor sofas, but feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music anywhere you like! The patio is open from 5-9 p.m., happy hour 5-6 p.m., music 6-8 p.m. Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers is located at 13071 Bass Pro Drive. 10% Off full exterior repaints! Exterior Residential Painting Caulk cracks and reset all nails Music lovers, and outdoor lovers, enjoy the free concert Stucco and Brick Residential Painting Scrape or sand loose paint series on the patio of Boot Barn Hall. Wood Staining Clear Coating Use appropriate primers Mask off any non-paintable surfaces Pressure wash surfaces 2 coats across all surfaces Get Your Free Estimate Now! FrontRangePainters.com We're local! (720) 369-6208
PAGE 6 WWW.JACKSONCREEKMONTHLY.COM A Salon with Southern Charm in Monument Written by Jessica Reyes, co-owner of Hotsy Totsy Salon Hotsy Totsy Salon was created to not only pamper clients but to also take care of the stylists performing the services. I wanted to make sure that our clients felt appreciated and valued rather than feeling like a price tag. The beauty industry is flooded with every product or service you can think of but what I personally found in my experiences was a lack of customer service. We wanted to change that! A lot of thought and planning went into our business model, but it started on one main principal. Take care of the stylists and they will take care of the clients. Following this motto has created an environment where our team has fun, but they also care because of a vested interest in the success of the salon. They listen! Your opinion is very important to us and we all absolutely want you to leave with hair that you love. To take our client experience to the next level HTS decided to seek approval for a liquor license. This may be my southern roots, but I love a good glass of wine to relax when I am with my friends and family. Southern hospitality is all about taking the time to let you know you matter and are genuinely cared about. We wanted to make sure our clients felt like they were around friends when they came into the salon. Our team has your best interest at heart, and we show that throughout everything we do. If you have not had the opportunity to stop in give us a call! The salon is located at 1495 Cipriani Loop in Monument. We are more than happy to give you a tour or a complimentary consultation. It is terrifying to try something new, but we strive to lessen that burden and really get to know our clients. We appreciate the opportunity to meet you and provide an experience you’ve never had before! LED Bulbs + MVEA Rebates = Energy Efficiency in the Palm of Your Hands! Everything you do—from flipping a switch to upgrading your appliances—can add up to big energy savings. Download MVEA’s Rebate Product Guide and take advantage of wallet-friendly rebates. Get started today! www.mvea.coop/rebates For Energy Efficiency Resources, including a Home Energy Calculator, visit www.mvea.coop/ A Member-Owned Cooperative save-energy-money. www.mvea.coop • (800) 388-9881 Stay Connected: Like. Follow. Share.
Take a Hike By Jennifer Schmidt Did you know there are 10 things you should always carry on a hike? Did you know you should never wear cotton when hiking in Colorado? Did you know you should start drinking water several days before you hike? It’s ok, I didn’t know either! There is a lot to learn when you live in high-desert Colorado and start tackling our beautiful trails. 1. The 10 essentials. Don’t leave home without them. Navigation Headlamp Sun protection First aid Knife (Map & Compass) (or flashlight) (Lotion, glasses) (including medicine) (consider a gear repair kit) Fire Shelter Extra food Extra water Extra clothes (Waterproof- (consider if you get (Carry more than (Carry more than (because it might matches or lighter) stuck overnight) you expect to eat) you expect to drink) snow/rain/hail… always) Accidents can and do happen, so your safety is number one. It sounds like a lot, but ultra-light hikers get the 10 essentials into a quart-size bag. Remember this is for you to use, and should something happen, people will reach for your pack to assist you. Cell phone service is unreliable, and batteries wear down so carry your map in paper form. These are the basics, and I’ll give you more pointers next time we meet up. 2. “Cotton Kills.” A seasoned Colorado hiker would not wear jeans or a cotton T-shirt. Remember that cotton absorbs sweat and our climate can turn on a dime. Those sweat-soaked clothes could freeze in rain/snow/hail and contribute to hypothermia. It snows year-round in Colorado! 100% polyester clothing, in multiple layers (including a wind breaker) is your best bet to stay cool and dry. 3. Hydrate before your hike! If you’ve ever ended a hike with a headache, you’re dehydrated my friend. Try to start drinking water a few days before your hike, and I guarantee you will have a happier time. If you’ve been hiking for a few hours and don’t need to take a bio-break/pit-stop, you’re not drinking enough. Excellent, so we’re packed and ready; where are we going? Let’s start out at Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail in nearby Douglas County. This is a family and dog-friendly trail with a clearly-marked trailhead and lots of parking. Elevation gain is less than 500 feet, and you can make it a short walk or a multiple-mile hike. Print this map out and have it with you: https://www.douglas.co.us/documents/spruce-mountain- open-space-trail.pdf/ Driving Address: 13415 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO 80118. Now, go take a hike! Jennifer Schmidt grew up hiking in New England, currently lives in Gleneagle and is a member/volunteer instructor of the Colorado Mountain Club. She knits and does all things crafty in her free time. You can contact her at COTakeAHike@gmail. com.
Monument Hill Kiwanis INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE is on! Independence Day Parade. The men and women of the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club are proud to present their parade as a part of the 2021 Tri-Lakes celebration. We’re excited to bring back this traditional event, symbolizing a movement toward recovery from the effects of the past year. The Club does not hold the parade on Sundays so THIS YEAR’S PARADE WILL BE SATURDAY, JULY 3rd. This year’s parade theme is: HONORING OUR HEROES - recognizing all vital service providers - first responders, medical personnel, merchants, and others— who put the needs of our community above their own personal safety during the pandemic. Details, including registration information, will be available soon at MHKiwanis.org. We expect to conduct the parade, as in the past, with a children’s parade (open to the public without registration) starting at 9:30 at Jefferson and Lincoln in Monument, followed by the main parade starting at 10:00. Prospective main parade entrants can expect procedures similar to previous years, with lineup on Old Denver Highway. Entrants may be judged for awards in a number of categories including equestrian, float, and theme representation. We are encouraging anyone who knows of a marching band that could participate to let them know about parade registration. It takes 60-80 people to deliver the parade safely. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact us at monumenthillkiwanis@gmail.com. While conditions are improving, we encourage parade participants and spectators to follow government COVID guidance in place at that time of the parade. Join Us. If you have a heart for service and fellowship, you can join our great club. Learn more at MHKiwanis. org. We meet on Zoom every Saturday, now at 9:00am. If you would like to visit one of our Zoom meetings, please contact us at: monumenthillkiwanis@gmail.com. We are currently working on a July return to in-person meetings at “Big Red” on Jefferson Street in Monument, Saturdays, 8—9:30am. Monument Hill Kiwanis — Making a Difference for Youth and Our Community
WWW.JACKSONCREEKMONTHLY.COM PAGE 9 Benefits of Gardening (continued from page 1) 3. Gardening Reduces Stress A Dutch study asked two groups of people to complete a stressful task and concluded that gardening for Kids Fishing Derby 30 minutes resulted in lower cortisol levels. Cortisol is the hormone associated with stress. 4. Happiness in the Dirt The Tri-Lakes Lions club is hosting the annual There’s also a scientific reason that gardening Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 5 at makes you happy. Studies suggest that inhaling M. vaccae, Palmer Lake (199 County Line Rd., Palmer Lake) from a healthy bacteria that lives in soil, can increase levels 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The event is free for children of serotonin and reduce anxiety. According to Discover ages 4 through 14. Participants are asked to bring their Magazine, ‘you get a dose of M. vaccae just by taking a own fishing equipment and bait. For those who do not walk in the wild or rooting around in the garden’ and this have fishing gear, there will be a limited number of rods, ‘could help elicit a jolly state of mind.’ reels and bait to borrow during the event. Tournament 5. You’ll sleep Better registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on the east side of the lake Research at the University of Pennsylvania next to the park pavilion. suggests that the light activity associated with gardening 6. Improved Hand Strength All that digging, planting, and pulling does more than produce plants. Gardening activities will increase your hand strength. What a great way to keep your hands and fingers as strong as possible for as long as possible. 7. Gardening for Family Health Gardening can be a solo activity, or an opportunity for bonding with your family and friends. The happiness and stress relief that gardening provides is a great thing to share with loved ones. Also, gardening has special benefits for kids. Early exposure to dirt has been linked to all kinds of long-term health benefits, from reducing allergies to Monument Hill Farmers Market autoimmune diseases. 8. Growing Vegetables for Financial Health There are definitely ways that gardening might The Monument Hill Farmers Market is back for the actually be costly, but if you do it right, you can save a 2021 season. The Farmers Market is every Saturday from lot of money on food by growing your own. To save the 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 66 Jefferson St. in Monument. most cash by growing your own produce, grow vegetables Bring your own bag and stock up on fresh produce, baked that are expensive to buy and vegetables that you can goods and hand-crafted items. easily store or preserve by canning, freezing, dehydrating, or pickling. ~from www.unchealthcare.org
PAGE 10 Hummingbird Nectar Recipe Ingredients • Refined white sugar • Water Directions for making safe hummingbird food: 1. Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water (for example, 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water) until the sugar is dissolved 2. Do not add red dye 3. Fill your hummingbird feeders with the sugar water and place outside Attracting Hummingbirds 4. Extra sugar water can be stored in a refrigerator 5. Change feeders every other day and thoroughly clean them each time to prevent harmful mold Whether you are new to a�rac�ng growth hummingbirds or a seasoned hummingbird lover, these �ps will help you a�ract hummingbirds to your garden. Hummingbird Facts • Display as much red as possible; such as red flowers, red feeders and hang red ribbons. Hummingbirds have excellent sight and are a�racted to bright Hummingbirds are one of the most interes�ng birds! Here are some fun facts about these li�le birds: colors. • Supply a water source such as a birdbath or mis�ng • Bee hummingbirds are the �niest of all birds, garden hose. weighing less than an ounce and measuring only 2 inches long. • Plant trees or tall shrubs for hummingbirds to use as perches. • Their brightly-colored, iridescent feathers and quick movements make them appear as living sun • Hang a protein/insect feeder as a source of protein. catchers—hence their nickname, flying jewels. • Hang more feeders to a�ract more hummingbirds. • Hummingbirds have the unique ability to fly in any • Create distance between feeders to establish more direc�on, even backward, with their wings bea�ng territories. up to a blurring 80 beats per second. • Change nectar o�en. Hummingbirds have a fast • Plus, they can hover in midair when sipping nectar metabolism and a high demand for nectar. from brightly–colored flowers with their long, slender beaks. • Don’t use red dyes/food coloring in homemade nectar. • While whizzing about the garden, hummingbirds expend so much energy that they must eat at least half their body weight each day to replace the calories that they burn up. This means ea�ng almost constantly—from sunrise to sunset—and visi�ng over a thousand flowers every day.
PAGE 12 Annual Class Series Helps Adults Prepare for Retirement Successful retirement means making important decisions and planning ahead for financial, medical, legal, social and other retirement challenges. The PPACG Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Ent Credit Union are partnering for their 7th consecutive year to offer this successful series. The series provides the knowledge and tools that soon-to-be retirees need to get a “jump start” on their future. Adults 55-65 or those planning to retire in the next five years are encouraged to attend. All classes will be held online and are free of charge. The AAA/Ent Retirement Series will be offered again in the fall as well as other AAA classes throughout the year. Please check our events and registration page for full details. Registration is required; sign up online at www.ppacg.org/events. • May 3, 2021: Retire by Design 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — How do you choose to age and ultimately retire? By default, or by design? Because we live in an age-denying society, most of us are not inclined to anticipate the future challenges and opportunities encountered as we age and contemplate retirement. So, how can you increase the odds that you will experience a retirement that you love? Retire By Design—YOUR Design! Presenter: Jane W. Barton, MTS, MASM, CSA, Cardinal, LLC • May 10, 2021: Medicare 101 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — This presentation will provide an overview of all things ‘Medicare’, covering the basics of eligibility and enrolling in Medicare A, B and D, as well as the costs, benefits, and explanation of the differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans. Presenter: Roma Costanza, Medicare Specialist/SHIP Coordinator, Area Agency on Aging • May 17, 2021: Meaning and Purpose In Retirement 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Hooray! You don’t have to go to work! So now what? Just as you can benefit from financial planning for retirement, you can benefit from planning for a sense of meaning and purpose. This session invites you to think about how you can create the life you want in your retirement phase of life. Presenter: Sara Honn Qualls, Ph.D., ABPP, Kraemer Family Professor of Aging Studies and Professor of Psychology, Director, Gerontology Center • May 24, 2021: Social Security 101 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — As you begin to approach retirement, you may see a flood of information that may or may not be fully accurate. The session will address Social Security questions including benefits calculations, benefit eligibility factors, application process, an overview of all the different benefits Social Security administers and more. Presenter: Josh Weller, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration About the PPACG Area Agency on Aging The mission of the PPACG Area Agency on Aging is to help older adults by providing services and supports that enable them to remain as independent as possible in their homes and communities. About the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments The Pikes Peak region’s 16 local governments join together in PPACG to collaborate on issues that cross political boundaries and to reach solutions that benefit the entire region.
THE JACKSON CREEK MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PAGE 13 Colorado Springs Farmers Markets Schedule Here’s a rundown of the markets offered throughout the Pikes Peak Region. Some markets opened around Memorial Day weekend, while others will be opening throughout June. Some only go through the summer, while others will run through the fall. So, make sure to check the links, if provided, to get more details on dates and to stay in touch as markets will make last minute changes for holidays, weather, etc. Monday Farmers Markets • MiningMuseum Market, Northgate/Gleneagle - 225 North Gate Blvd, 9 am - 4 pm June - October 2021 Wednesday Farmers Markets • The Briargate Market, Briargate - 7610 N. Union, 9 - 2 pm, May 19th through October 27th, 2021 • Farm & Art Market, Downtown, Pioneer’s Museum - 215 S. Tejon St, 3 - 7pm, June 9th through October 6, 2021 • Mining Museum Market, Northgate/Gleneagle - 225 North Gate Blvd, 9 am - 4 pm June - October 2021 Thursday Farmers Markets • Banning Lewis Ranch, North Powers - 8833 Vista Del Pico Blvd, 3 - 7 pm June 3rd through August 26th, 2021 Friday Farmers Markets • Woodland Park Farmers Market, Henrietta Ave at Center St, 8 - 1 pm June through September 2021 Saturday Farmers Markets • Old Colorado City Farmers Market, OCC - Bancroft Park on West Colorado Ave & 24th Street, 7 - 1 pm June 12th through October 23 2021 • Farm & Art Market, Rockrimmon, Margarita at Pine Creek - 7350 Pine Creek Rd, 9 - 1 pm June 12 through October 9, 2021 • Monument Hill Farmers Market, Monument - 66 S. Jefferson St., 8 - 2 pm, May 15th to October 2021 Other helpful links to get information on farmers markets in the Pikes Peak region as well as around the state. https://www.springsfarmersmarkets.com/ https://www.colorado.com/co/food-wine-beer/farmorchardsfarmers-markets
Realtor Ruth’s Corner Even into May, the insanity continues. As of today, May 11, there are only 300 active homes in all of El Paso County for sale (existing homes) and 319 homes went under contract in last 5 days … which means we have less than 5 days worth of inventory! Of those active, 200 have been on the market fewer than 22 days and 100 of them fewer than four days. You can count on a WELL PRICED listing being on the market for about 5 days to allow for showings and bidding. If much longer than that, you start to see price reductions. Buyers are still pretty particular but a well priced home (basically what current comparable SOLD homes support) is where to LIST but expect offers higher and sellers are well advised to have buyers able to bring CASH at closing to cover appraisal gaps or shortfalls. So, in essence, more homes list every week but there is still insufficient inventory to even begin to support the demand across all price ranges but it is really cut throat $300k to around $475k. I remember fondly the days price per square foot (PSF) was a great deal at $100 PSF and now … the sky is truly the limit. All data presented is based on searches for your area that is available in PPMLS (the Pikes Peak MLS). Active Listings: NONE!! (Fortunatley I have a great 2-story coming soon!) Number Pending/Under Contract: 16 (up from 9) Price Range: $420,000-$959,000 Sizes: 2111-4959 total square feet Home Sold: 4 (last 30 days) Price Range: $575,000-$705,000 Sizes: 2908-4203 total square feet
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INSIDE THIS Barrette Graphics Presorted ISSUE: P.O. Box 1901 Standard U.S. Postage Monument, CO 80132 PAID Page 1: 719-484-0384 Monument, CO Health Benefits of michelle@barrettegraphics.com 80132 Gardening www.barrettegraphics.com Permit No. 16 Page 4: Recipe of The Month Page 7: Take A Hike! Page 10: Attracting Hummingbirds Page 13: Farmers Market Schedule **ECRWSS** POSTAL PATRON Page 16: Hire a local teen to petsit, babysit, or for yardwork! Please support our advertisers! They make this publication possible. Traditional education for modern times. Character Education Apply Today at: Academic Rigor WWW.MONUMENTACADEMY.NET Dedicated Teachers PreK - Grade 10
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