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Alongside humans, beer has evolved from a staple on Noah’s Ark to a key industry worldwide.

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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper once said, “Beer is in Denver’s DNA.” He should know – before Hickenlooper ascended (or as some would say “descended”) into politics, he was owner of the first brewpub in Colorado – the Wynkoop Brewing Co.

· Humans made beer out of grain and water before they learned to make bread. Individual cultures developed beers using a variety of grains. Africans used millet, Chinese used wheat, Japanese used rice and Egyptians used barley.

In 1868, a smart brewing apprentice in Germany named Adolph Coors immigrated to the U.S. in search of the best place to establish his own brewery.

His journey led him to Golden, Colo., where he discovered quality water from the Rocky Mountains. Coors and his partner, Jacob Schueler, opened the Coors Brewing Co. Coors bought out his partner in 1880 and became the sole owner. In 1893, Coors won its first award at the Chicago World Fair.

· Brewers didn’t use today’s main ingredient in beer – hops – until 1,000 AD. · The glass was half-full until the invention of refrigeration, automatic bottling and pasteurization, which made brewing beer a commercial industry.

David G. Yuengling established the first brewery – Eagle Brewery – in the U.S. in Pottsville, Penn., in 1829. Yuengling changed the brewery’s name in 1873 to D.G. Yuengling & Son, and during the 13-year Prohibition era, they survived by brewing near beer. Today, the brew-

Coors survived Prohibition, focusing on malted milk, near beer and porcelain. From 1873 to 1991, Coors distri-

bution in the U.S. was limited, which created a hankering for the beer nationwide. In 1975, President Gerald Ford stocked Air Force One with a number of cases of Coors and the company reached more audiences when a couple of movies like “Smokey and the Bandit” included cases of Coors as part of the script.

In 2008, the Miller Brewing Co. joined forces with Coors and established Miller/Coors.

In Colorado, the beer industry contributes $12 billion to the economy, employs about 67,000 people, pays $3 billion in wages; and $1.6 billion in federal and local taxes.

THE STATE OF BEER Some would argue, but according to The Beer Institute, Colorado is not the beer-drinking capitol of the country.

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First place in beer consumption goes to New Hampshire. It appears that a cold beer is as good in the winter as it is in the summer because the next three states known for frigid temps come in at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, respectively: North Dakota, Montana and South Dakota. The rankings also reflect that states with fewer people are consuming larger quantities of beer than the more populated states. Not much else to do in the Dakotas and Montana?

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About 1,753 microbreweries or craft breweries operated in the U.S. for some or all of 2010. Colorado is home to more than 120 craft breweries.

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Taking fifth place is Nevada. No big surprise: Beer and gambling go together like beer and pretzels.

· A microbrewery produces less than 15,000 barrels of beer annually, with 75 percent of its beer sold off-site; sells beer to brokers who sell to retailers who sell to consumers; sells beer as a wholesale company directly to retailers; sells carry out onsite or via onsite tap rooms or restaurants.

There are a few surprises at the other end of the beer-drinking spectrum.

However, Utah coming in at No. 51 is not too hard to imagine. Connecticut is No. 50 on the list, and the heavily populated states of New York and New Jersey are listed in the No. 49 and 48 spots, respectively. Maryland is No. 47. Perhaps folks in the eastern part of the country prefer martinis or Manhattans?

· The craft brewer is still small, independent and traditional. Small means the annual production is six million barrels or less. Independent means that less than 25 percent of the craft brewery is owned by a non-brewer. Traditional means that the brewer has a malt flagship beer, representing the majority of sales among the brands or that 50 percent of its volume is all malt beers or beers made to enhance flavor.

Colorado places at a respectable No. 20.

Colorado is better known for topping the charts for its breweries, coming in No. 3 for the largest number of breweries per state nationwide, according to the American Brewers Association.

Vermont is No. 1, Oregon No. 2, Montana, No. 3 and Maine No. 5.

The New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, Colo., is a perfect example of a microbrewery turned craft brewery.

From developing a couple of brews in a basement to producing about 700,000 gallons of beer per year distributed in 26 states coast to coast, the brewery is an archetype of an environmentally responsible, savvy and successful business. Owner Jeff Lebesch engineered his flagship beer – Fat Tire – in his basement. Today, the brewery produces more than 31 beers.

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New Belgium is all about employees as well.

When an employee reaches his or her first-year anniversary at the brewery, they’re rewarded with ownership in the company and a cruiser bicycle.

THE BEST BEER PARTY Denver plays host to the Great American Beer Festival held this year September 29 through October 1, as well as the Denver Beer Fest September 23 through October 1. The Great American Beer Festival is recognized as the largest beer festival on earth by Guinness World Records. The Denver Beer Fest includes rare beer tastings, beerpaired dinners, brewer vs. brewer contests, beer tappings and brewery tours.

ALE OR LAGER Malt and malt grains from wheat or barley or rice or corn, hops and yeast are the basic ingredients in the beer brewing process.

A beer is either a lager or an ale. The difference between them is the yeast used in brewing. · Ale yeasts thrive at temperatures between 60 and 72 degrees and coagulate at the top of the fermentation tank. · Lager yeasts coagulate loosely at the bottom of the fermentation tank and temperatures should be 46 to 55 degrees.

Brewing techniques are different for the ale and lager.

• If you’re like the average American, you eat 20 quarts of ice cream every year.

· After fermentation, ales are normally aged no longer than a few weeks; the aging process is done at 40 to 55 degrees.

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· Lagers are aged for longer periods – months usually – and with temperatures from 32 to 45 degrees.

The two beers vary, kind of like red vs. white wine. · Lagers are clean, refreshing beers with light aroma and flavor. Examples include Pilsner, Budweiser, Miller Lite, Coors, Becks. · Ales are complex, with lots of flavor.

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Alan Cranston of California introduced a bill to legalize home brewing, and President Jimmy Carter signed the bill into law in February 1979. · In the Middle Ages, brewers were naïve about the process of making beer. Whenever a batch went bad, the brewers blamed it on “beer witches.”

Women who were supposedly witches were burned at the stake because their evil spells had caused the ruination of the brewed beer. The practice continued until the 1600s, when hops was invented. · Prior to the invention of the thermometer, brewers checked the temperature to know when to add yeast by dipping their thumbs. If the temperature was too hot, the yeast would die; thus, the term “Rule of the Thumb.”

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• On July 26, 1775, the U.S. postal system is established by the Second Continental Congress, with Benjamin Franklin as its first postmaster general. Until then there were no post offices in the colonies, so mail was typically left at inns and taverns.

• On July 25, 1832, the first recorded railroad accident in U.S. history occurs when four people are thrown off a vacant car near Quincy, Mass. A cable on a vacant car snapped them off the train and over a 34foot cliff.

• On July 31, 1916, future racing legend Louise Smith, who will become the first woman inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, is born in Barnesville, Ga. In her first race, unaware that a checkered flag meant the finish line, Smith kept going when the race ended until someone threw out a red flag.

• On July 28, 1932, President Hoover orders the U.S. Army under Gen. Douglas

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As for social media -- engaging with others via the Internet -- only one of us confessed to that, saying he had Twitter and Facebook accounts and used them to keep up with his children.

But successfully searching on the Internet, that was more difficult. Still, with some effort, it’s possible to find all sorts of helpful information online: worldwide news, vacation research, the latest health data.

Our group’s apparent guru, the one with the Facebook account, cited another reason for being on the Internet: One of his old school chums was able to look him up, and they’ve been able to share memories, stories and photos.

In case you’re on the fence: If nothing else, finding old friends would make having computer access worthwhile.

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ARTERY PLUGGING CAN MAKE WALKING PAINFUL DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please explain peripheral vascular disease. I have never heard of it, and neither have people I have asked. -- C.D. ANSWER: Peripheral vascular disease also goes by the name peripheral artery disease. Have you seen the TV ad where the young boy and his grandmother are walking through a store where there’s a display on peripheral artery disease? The boy asks his grandmother if she has it. It’s extremely common. It’s the leg’s equivalent of heart artery disease. Both have to do with arteries clogged with plaque -- a buildup of cholesterol, fat and other materials.

Pain on walking is the prominent symptom of this illness. The pain occurs because the working leg muscles aren’t getting enough blood. They complain by sending pain signals. Calf pain is common when the obstruction to blood flow is in a thigh artery.

Stopping and resting relieves the pain.

at the ankle. Greater evidence is obtained by comparing ankle blood pressure to arm blood pressure. The two should be equal. If ankle pressure is lower than arm pressure, the reason is a blockage in leg artery blood flow.

Treatment is similar to treatment for obstructed heart arteries. Affected people have to lower their cholesterol, lower their body weight, lower their blood pressure, stop smoking, control blood sugar and stay active by walking to the point of pain, resting and then continuing to walk. Doctors usually also must prescribe medicines to lower cholesterol and to facilitate the passage of blood through narrowed arteries.

Sometimes an operation on the clogged artery is necessary. Often this can be done with a catheter that has a balloon tip. The catheter is threaded to the point of obstruction and inflated to open up the artery. Then a stent -- a metal device -- is placed to keep the artery dilated.

The booklet on peripheral vascular disease gives the details of the illness and its treatments. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 109W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

High blood pressure, a family history of this condition, a family history of heart disease, smoking, diabetes and increased cholesterol all contribute to it. The most important contributor is aging.

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If it seems like you’re spending more money every time you go to the grocery store, you are right. Food prices are increasing and have been for the past couple of years. A little planning, and some minor changes, can help you eat healthy without breaking your budget. The most cost-efficient use of your money is to reduce the amount of times you go out to eat. Meals out are usually two to three times more expensive than preparing them at home.

Now that you’re considering eating at home more often, there are several ways to save at the grocery store. Plan your menus and shopping list ahead of time, and only shop once per week.

Additional trips to the store make it too tempting to pick up extras that you want but don’t need. While making your list, check your refrigerator and cabinets for ingredients you already have on hand. Cutting down on trips and using your shopping list will not only help you save money, it also will help you save time and use less gas.

Finally, it’s important to decrease the amount of food waste in your household. Millions of dollars worth of food is wasted each year. Make plans for all of the food you purchase and follow through with those plans.

When you prepare a meal and don’t eat all of it, take leftovers for your lunch or plan a night when you finish all of the leftovers from the week. You also can use leftovers as ingredients to create a new meal on the following day.

These delicious recipes for Flank Steak Two Ways allow you to create two wonderful meals that serve four using leftovers from a previous meal along with a few simple, flavorful and fairly inexpensive ingredients.

FLANK STEAK TWO WAYS

1. Place steak in an 11-by-7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle each side evenly with half of Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper; rub mixture into steak. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes. Remove steak from refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes for best results.

2. Spray a grill pan with cooking oil spray. Heat pan on high until sizzling hot. Place steak in pan and sear, about 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Place on cutting board; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with a baked sweet potato and a spinach salad, if desired.

Balsamic Flank Steak With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Couscous 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked couscous 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 1 ounce) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, sliced thinly 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) cooked, chopped grilled flank steak 1/2 cup (2 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup chopped, drained, bottled roasted red bell peppers 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add couscous and sun-dried tomatoes; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Spoon couscous into a large bowl.

2. Combine olive oil, onions, garlic salt, pepper and sugar in a small nonstick skillet; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes.

Stir in vinegar and turn heat to low. Cook onion mixture for 3 minutes. Remove balsamic dressing from heat; set aside.

3. Toss couscous with the flank steak, cubed mozzarella cheese, roasted red bell peppers and chopped fresh basil; toss well to combine. Drizzle dressing over couscous mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva! She’s the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir” and was co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson Jr. (www. dunnsmemorial.com) Visit her website at www.divapro.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. PHILOSOPHY: “Moderation in all things” is attributed to which Roman dramatist?

2. HISTORY: The Russo-German Non-Aggression Pact of 1939 helped pave the way for what major historical event?

3. ASTRONOMY: Ganymede is the largest moon of what planet?

4. WORLD LEADERS: A prince or king called a “maharajah” likely would be found in which country?

5. GEOGRAPHY: What country is nearest to the Gulf of Carpentaria?

6. LITERATURE: Where do most of the Hobbits live?

7. MUSIC: What singing duo originally called themselves Tom and Jerry?

8. ARCHITECTURE: Who designed the Jefferson Memorial?

9. LANGUAGE: What does the term “noblesse oblige” mean?

10 RELIGION: Who was a founding influence in the Presbyterian Church?

1. Who holds the major-league record for most consecutive wins by a pitcher?

2. In 2006, Kevin Kouzmanoff became the first player to hit a grand slam home run on the first major-league pitch he faced. Who was the second to do it?

3. When was the last time the Cincinnati Bengals made the playoffs two consecutive seasons?

4. All five starters on Indiana University’s 1975-76 undefeated NCAA champion men’s basketball team went on to play in the NBA. Name three of them.

5. Name the first NHL team other than Detroit to record a 100-point regular season.

6. In 1983, Phil Mahre became the third male to win the World Cup skiing championship three consecutive years. Name either of the first two to do it.

7. For three consecutive years (200911), a golfer has notched his first PGA Tour victory at the Bob Hope Classic.

Name two of the three golfers.

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1. Where did the hit song “Skokiaan” originate?

2. Name the musician who ran over and killed his chauffeur.

3. Name the band that released “For Whom the Bell Tolls” in 1984. Bonus for knowing the album name.

4. Name the group that had hits with “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No.” What was the year?

5. Fontella Bass is known for what No. 1 hit?

6. ABBA had two worldwide hits in 1977. Name them. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

In order to keep everyone honest (you know who you are,) you can find the answers and solutions to the trivia and puzzles to the next page (15).

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New DVD Releases for Week of July 25, 2011

MOVIES OF THE WEEK “Source Code” (PG-13) -- After a mysterious bomber destroys a train full of innocent people, Capt. Coulter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) has to find out who did it and how before the next attack. The title refers to the top-secret sci-fi technology that is being used to place Stevens in the mind of one of the deceased passengers -- to relive the last eight minutes of the victim’s life until he can discover the bomber’s identity.

I know. It sounds a little hokey. However, “Source Code” is an intense thriller that respects the strain of suspending that much disbelief, and by focusing on the action, the drama and the characters, it wields the goofy premise surprisingly well.

It’s not a perfect thriller. Some of the subplots feel like dead ends, and the hero’s goals occasionally are a little foggy. But those who stick with it and relish the excitement and suspense will be pleased, or else Jake Gyllenhaal will be forced to go back in time and do it again until he gets it right.

“My Dog Tulip” (NR) -- This animated movie plumbs the emotional depths of coming to love a dog -- not a talking dog mind you, a normal animated dog. The embarrassment, aggravation and veterinarian visits are all part of the experience, and “My Dog Tulip” doesn’t leave out any of it.

The movie is based on the 1956 memoir by J.R. Ackerly and brings a touching look at the 14-year relationship between a middle-aged Englishman and the adopted Alsatian that befriends him. Dog lovers and anglophiles will be charmed, children likely will be bored -the movie isn’t made with kids in mind.

Even at it’s worst, “My Dog Tulip” is like listening to somebody yammer on about their dog -- but adorably so, and with pleasing hand-drawn visuals.

“The Blues Brothers” [Blu-ray] (R) -- This is probably the most-loved musical among people who would otherwise have nothing to do with musicals. It’s just that cool and infectious. The 1980 cult-ruler stars John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd as tight-lipped ministers of soul music to the greater Chicago area.

The film boasts a full cast of all-star musicians making their way on set for a scene or a

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song, including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and James Brown. Stuntwork, one-liners and comic mischief of the highest order are present throughout the film, which is peppered with frenzied musical sequences with deep Motown and Golden-Age-of-Soul roots.

Those who have not been welcomed into the flock would do well to experience it for the first time with Blu-ray quality sound.

TV SHOWS “Stargate Atlantis: Complete Series Gift Set” [Blu-ray] “Dennis The Menace: Season Two” “Conan The Adventurer: Season One” “The Herculoids: The Complete Series” “Best of Cheaters, Vol. 3” “American Metal: Classic Car Commercials” (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) What appears to be an unfair situation might simply be the result of a misunderstanding. If you feel something is out of balance, by all means, correct it.

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Terence 2. World War II 3. Jupiter 4. India 5. Australia 6. The Shire 7. Simon and Garfunkel 8. John Russell Pope 9. Those of high rank or birth are obligated to be honorable, generous and responsible.

10. John Calvin

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You face the possibility of raising your relationship to another level. However, your partner might demand that you make promises for which you’re not sure you’re ready.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants had 24 consecutive victories (1936-37).

2. Daniel Nava of the Boston Red Sox, in 2010.

3. It was the 1981-82 seasons.

4. Tom Abernethy, Kent Benson, Quinn Buckner, Scott May and Bob Wilkerson.

5. The Montreal Canadiens, in the 1955-56 season.

6. Gustav Thoni (1971-73) and Ingemar Stenmark (1976-78).

7. Pat Perez, Bill Haas and Jhonattan Vegas.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. “Skokiaan” originated in Southern Rhodesia in Africa. First recorded in 1947, it has been covered by dozens of artists, including Bill Haley, Louis Armstrong, the Four Lads and Herb Alpert.

2. Keith Moon, drummer for the Who, was at the wheel of his Bentley and trying to flee from fans when he backed over and killed his chauffeur in 1970 in England.

3. Metallica, on its “Ride the Lightning” album.

4. The Zombies. The songs hit No. 2 and No. 6, respectively, on the charts in 1964, but the group never did have a U.S. No. 1 hit.

5. “Rescue Me,” in 1965. It went to No. 1 on the R&B charts.

6. “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and “The Name of the Game.”

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) As changes continue, expect things to get a little more hectic at your workplace. An unexpected travel opportunity could open new career prospects.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Confront the person who caused your hurt feelings and demand a full explanation for his or her actions. You’ll not only recover your self-esteem, but you’ll also gain the respect of others.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That personal problem in the workplace is compounded by someone’s biased interference.

Stand your ground, and you’ll soon find allies gathering around you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You don’t accept disapproval easily. But instead of hiding out in your den to lick your wounded pride, turn the criticism into a valuable lesson for future use.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That former friend you thought you’d cut out of your life is still affecting other relationships. Counter his or her lies with the truth.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A stalled relationship won’t budge until you make the first move. Your partner offers a surprising explanation about what got it mired down in the first place.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A co-worker shares some startling news, but before you can use it to your advantage, make sure it’s true. The weekend favors family matters.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your usual conservative approach to family situations might not work at this time. Keep an open mind about developments, and you might be pleasantly surprised.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Plans might have to be put on hold because of a family member’s problems. Don’t hesitate to get involved. Your help could make all the difference.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Relationships in the home and in the workplace need your careful attention during this period. Be careful not to allow misunderstandings to create problems.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a keen, insightful intellect and enjoy debating your views with others who disagree with you.

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ART HOP IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MONUMENT May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18 & September 15 The third Thursday of each month, May through September, the galleries, restaurants and boutiques of Historic Downtown Monument stay open from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings, great food, live music and other special events. Participating merchants are located on Second Street, Jefferson Street, Washington Street and Front Street : Bella Art & Frame, Bella Casa, Covered Treasures Bookstore, Crafty Laine Fabric Boutique & Sewing Lounge, Create A Memory Studio, Gloss, La Casa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Luna Hair Studio and Spa, Margo’s on the Alley, Nationwide Flooring and Design Center, Prickly Pear, Retrospect Dry Goods, Santa Fe Trail Jewelry, The Bead Corner / Heart and Hand Marketplace, The Love Shop, The Vintage Merchants, and Wisdom Tea House. Please save your receipts from all your purchases during Art Hop. There will be a drawing of a gift basket collected from the Art Hop Merchants at the Chili Cook-Off on September 17th. For more information, please visit: www.monumentarthop.org.

EIGHTH ANNUAL ORCHESTRA CAMP SPONSORED BY FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN COLORADO SPRINGS July 18th - July 22nd - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM This July, as for the past six years, some of the most talented young artists and musicians from the Pikes Peak, Pueblo and Denver Regions will gather at First Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs for a week of intense teaching, rehearsal and fun.

During this time, participants receive instruction and encouragement in technical music pedagogy, ensemble playing, and orchestral literature. A special guest speaker will present topics addressing the influence of artists in contemporary society. Ty Saltzgiver, Senior Vice President of Young Life will be this year’s speaker. The week’s camp will culminate in two free public concerts. The first performance will be held on Friday evening, July 22nd at 7:00PM, in the church sanctuary, and the second on July 24th at 6 PM at Village 7 Presbyterian Church.

BACK TO SCHOOL TEDDY BEAR TEA The Hideaway, 3805 Walker Rd. (just E. of 83) Wed., Aug. 3rd - 12:00 noon untill 2:00 A fabulous Tea including Celtic Irish Dancers and more. Actual tea includes special teas, savories, sandwiches, scones w/fruit and deserts. Price is $11 for Children and $15 for adults. For reservations and questions, call Billie Murch at 481-9827 2011 RETURN OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAUTAUQUA - Palmer Lake, CO August 5-7 2011

6:00-10:30PM Fri, 9:00AM-4:30PM Sat, 8:30AM-3:00PM Sun 1886-1910 was the Chautauqua era in Palmer Lake. The Chautauqua Assembly was the first mass educational and cultural movement in America, designed to enrich the mind, spirit and body. The 2011 Return of the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua on 5-7 Aug features events such as Fri night Square Dance, Sat Vintage Baseball game, Sat afternoon Ice-cream Social, Sunday Church Service, Seminars, and various historic hikes & walks. Most events & activities are free.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - USAFA Golf Course Friday, September 2 7 am - 3:30 pm Mark you calendar and plan to join the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce as they host the Annual Touchstone Energy Golf Classic sponsored by Mountain View Electric Association, Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills, and American National Bank. This year’s event will be held at Eisenhower Golf Course located on the Air Force Academy grounds situated adjacent to the Academy Chapel and cadet dormitories. The 18-hole course features 7,301 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.2 and it has a slope rating of 137. The Golf Classic is an excellent opportunity to mix business with pleasure. This shotgun, best ball tournament with an all-inclusive golfer package is money well spent networking and enjoying the beautiful Colorado scenery while playing one of the area’s finest courses. If you have not had an opportunity to play this course, this is a perfect chance. Each foursome will receive golf cart for the day; each player will receive range balls, lunch, goodie bag and custom designed golf shirt for the event, so get your foursome lined up and watch the website for further information on how to register.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK Saturday, September 17, 2011 7:30 am to 11:00 am The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here. Since 1989, we’ve mobilized millions in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, now we ask you to register for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 11 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now! Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

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ver get that heavy feeling in your gut? That desire to do what no else has done; what no else can do? Well this is your moment. Of course, you’ll have to team up with a couple of friends, and strangers, and people you’ll never meet in your entire life. I’m talking about setting a World Record. In association with the BPAA, Pinz Bowling Center is taking part in a process of record breaking bowling on Saturday, August 6th. That day, bowling centers around America will count the amount of games played, and try to beat last years record of 923,948 games bowled.

The goal this year is to break a million, and

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for you to be one of them. Fortunately, motivation is high. So, any person wishing to partake in the event will receive a free game of bowling that day to help contribute to the record. They will also receive a certificate noting their participation.

But for someone to take part in such an event, they would need to prepare.

Luckily, the week leading up to August 6th is National Bowling Week, and Pinz has you covered. Bowling lessons by qualified coaches will be held throughout the week. Lessons are open and beneficial for humans of all ages. Equipment experts will visit Pinz as well, helping you learn more about the best new bowling gear on the market, and upgrading your bowling utensils. Tours of “the back” (Behind the lanes) will also be given, to give bowlers a better chance of what they’re up against when facing the machine that sets their pins… and their destiny.

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This figure is the highest level measured in the 21 years of the Retirement Confidence Survey.

Later projected retirement age — Back in 1995, over half of those surveyed in a Gallup Poll said they expected to retire when they were under age 65, while about 15% thought they would retire after age 65. But in 2010, the same Gallup Poll showed that just 29% of survey respondents expected to retire before they reached 65, while 34% planned to work beyond 65.

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This lowered confidence and the expectation of having to work past 65 are due in part to the Great Recession and the housing market collapse, which combined to reduce the savings of many future retirees. You can’t control these types of factors, but you can do a lot to boost your prospects for a comfortable retirement — both before and after you

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Before You Retire: Estimate your expenses. Try to estimate about how much money you’ll need each year of your retirement.

Contribute to your retirement plans.

Put as much as you can afford into your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b) plan. Each time you get a raise, boost your annual contribution to your retirement plan. Also, try to fully fund your traditional or Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) each year.

After You Retire: Evaluate your employment prospects.

You may have retired from one career, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work part time, do some consulting or even open your own business. If you think you’d enjoy doing some type of work, the added income can obviously be quite helpful at this stage of your life.

Decide when to take Social Security.

You can start taking Social Security at any time from 62 to 70, but the longer you wait, the bigger your monthly payments. Your decision on when to take Social Security should be based on the amount of income you can expect from a pension or your investment portfolio, plus any income you might receive from employment.

Determine your withdrawal rate. You’ll need to calculate how much you can safely withdraw from your various retirement accounts each year. Your withdrawal rate will depend on several factors, including your lifestyle, your estimated longevity, your other sources of income and the level of inflation. You may need to adjust your withdrawal rate periodically.

These aren’t the only factors involved in preparing for, and living in, retirement, but they should give you a good idea of what you need to do to enjoy the lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

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Father must pay $121 per month to mother for child support.

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must remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not Child support is an obligation of the parent(s) to think its fair; but it’s the law! support the child(ren). Parents cannot contract to pay no child support. A Court will not approve such a contract absent very unusual cirThis article is for informational purposes only cumstances. and does not constitute legal advice about your Child support terminates when a child reaches case. age 19 or is emancipated. There are exceptions to the age 19 limit if a child is still in high school.

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Still, if you know where to look and are willing financial times are over, maybe having a partner to take small changes as indications of a recover- isn’t as important now. ing economy, it’s possible to find hope: Even if the news were all bad, it’s still possible • More shipping containers are being processed to live a secure and contented life in spite of the in ports. More trucking companies are hiring economic news. drivers. Stores wouldn’t be ordering merchandise unless there was an indication that consum- Your own money plan should continue as it has for the past few years. Your goal should be to ers will buy. spend as little as possible. Save every dollar • Small local banks in many parts of the country you can, ideally in an interest-bearing account, are posting profits again, no longer barely hang- until you have your rainy day fund. You should know within $10 what your actual bills are each ing on. month. Keep credit-card debt low or nonexistent • In a survey by Advantage magazine of small so you’re not spending money on interest and business owners comparing 2010 with 2011, fees. Take care of your health, reduce stress and fewer owners think we’re still in a recession, a get exercise daily. Focus on friends and family, higher number expect revenue to be as good as and look for free activities. Keep your vehicle in last year, the majority plan to keep staff and ap- good shape to avoid expensive repairs. proximately one-quarter even plan to hire.

Just don’t let down your financial guard -- not • Divorce rates are rising again. Think about it: yet.

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