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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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they came into the salon. Our team has your best interest at
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         If you have not had the opportunity to stop in
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and really get to know our clients. We appreciate the
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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.
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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
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                                                               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
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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.
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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.
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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
BABYSITTERS/PET SITTERS/LAWN CARE/SNOW REMOVAL
ATTENTION! This list was recently updated. This space is donated to teenage residents of Jackson Creek as a community
service. The Jackson Creek Monthly does not promote or discourage the use of teens listed. Call 484-0384 to include your
name in this FREE listing. It is the responsibility of those listed to update their listing by calling Michelle at 484-0384.

BAILEY: Age 12 responsible and experienced babysitter/
pet sitter. Red Cross CPR/Babysitting certified.
Please call or text 303-668-7948.

BEN: Age 12. I’m an experienced, reliable,
efficient, knowledgeable, dependable, detail-
oriented, and quality-focused Lawn Care,
Pine Needle Clean-Up, and Snow Removal
specialist. I provide great work for a great price
and would love to be of service to you. I do
free estimates also! Please call or text 720-626-
0520 to learn more.

ETHAN: Age 15. Experienced, efficient and affordable
sophomore at College Pathways with very open schedule.
I specialize in lawn care, snow removal, and other outdoor
work. Please call or text 719.331.2129.

CAMIE: Age 19. Pet sitter with lots of experience. Has
her own transportation. Call/text 719-434-0304.

AMBER: Age 19. Girl Scouts of America ambassador.
American Red Cross First Aid & CPR certified. Epi Au-
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CLAIRE: Age 17. Responsible, reliable sophomore at
DCC who is available for pet care and babysitting. Certified
at the YMCA through the American Safety Health Institute.
Please call. 719-675-2588

MARK: Age 14. Experienced pet sitter. 8th grader at
DCC. Affordable and reliable. References available upon
request. 719-243-8652

KATRINA: Age 16. Responsible baby/pet sitter with lots of
experience. Has own transportation. 210-592-3691

ERIK: Age 16. Available for lawn care/snow removal and/
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JOHN: Age 12. Pet sitter with lots of experience. Animals
love him. Very reliable. Will walk or pet sit all animals.
Please text 1-719-553-6397, if interested.

ETHAN: Age 15. Reliable, efficient, and experienced in
lawncare and snow removal. I have a very open schedule
and I’m currently looking for a way to make a few bucks
along with learning the business environment. You can call
or text me at 719-331-2129.
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