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early a half million motorcycle enthusiasts are set to take Sturgis, South Dakota by storm this week for the 72nd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Over the years, attendance has vacillated with the highest being 633,000 in 2000, the 60th anniversary of the event. In 2011, about 417,000 were in attendance. Only once has the Rally been canceled and that was during World War II due to gas rationing. Events start on Monday, Aug. 6 and run for seven days with motorcycle races and a multitude of other activities for riders of all types and their families. Folks ock to the area for up to a week before and two weeks following the rally, equating to a positive ďŹ nancial impact to the area.

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sion area as well as motorcross track, hill climb and field meet area on the land.

72 YEARS AGO

ABOUT STURGIS

It all started on Aug. 14, 1938 when the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club introduced the Rally with a one-day event. There were 9 participants that first year for activities which included motorcycle stunts and racing. In the 60s, the race was expanded with motorcross and hill climb races. Stunts were still big – ramp jumping, wall crashes and head-on collisions with cars. Clarence “Pappy” Hoel, who owned an Indian Motorcycle franchise in Sturgis, started the Club and the Black Hills Classic, the Rally’s first name.

Sturgis, South Dakota is a small town named after Major Samuel D. Sturgis, a commander at nearby Fort Meade Cavalry Post. It sits at an elevation of 3,239 feet with a population of 6,627. The nearest big city is 27 miles away – Rapid City, South Dakota, population 59,607. The town is 50 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. As a note of interest, South Dakota has no personal income tax, personal property tax or corporate income tax. Sturgis has a strong tourism industry and is the home of a veteran’s medical center and a gun/ammunition manufacturer.

In 1965, the Rally stretched to 5 days; in 1975, 7 days, which continues to be the length each year.

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Since 1999, the economic impact of the annual Motorcycle Rally has meant between $10 and $16 million in taxable sales, with the city of Sturgis bringing in between $200,000 and $300,000 in tax revenue. Local businesses report that 95 percent of their total annual sales take place during this week in August.

The Jackpine Gypsies is a small club of over 150 members chartered by the American Motorcycle Association in 1937. They are a nonprofit organization that donates funds to the Sturgis community such as the high school, local food bank and the Christian Motorcycle Association. The club owns about 40 acres of land on which the their events take place. They have a clubhouse, office, conces-

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There are numerous activities and entertainment for everyone including live bands, freedom rides, fire dancers, machine gun shooting and the Miss Buffalo Chip Beauty Pageant.

GETTIN’ HITCHED The Rally is a popular place to betroth your favorite biker chic or dude. Between the record breaking attendance year of 2000 and 2011, about 1,200 marriages licenses have been issued in Sturgis during the Rally. Since 2000, the numbers have been declining, reduced down to 59 in 2011. Anyone age 16 and over can purchase a license for $40 with either a driver’s license or a birth certificate. There is no waiting period or blood test required. Easy.

CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION Not surprisingly, a gathering of nearly a half million people for a week of partying can mean a lot of liquor consumed. About 3 million gallons of beer flow during the official weeklong event. The only liquor store in the area is owned by the city of Sturgis. About 600 tons of trash is produced during the rally.

JUST A FEW PROBLEMS Bringing several hundred thousand people together in one week can be fun, of course, but can be breeding ground for

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some unsavory behavior as well. In 2011, there were • 4 deaths • 165 traffic violations (compared to 500 in 2000) • 4 felony drug arrests (compared to 56 in 2000) • 51 misdemeanor drug arrests (compared to 431 in 1999) • 275 hospital emergency room visits • 167 parking tickets • 175 arrests for non-traffic violations

NO TIME TO GO? Try the next best thing – enjoy a biker movie! Hundreds have been produced. Here are a few of the more popular. Easy Rider, directed by Dennis Hopper and released in 1969, this film is one of the more famous biker stories and stars Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. More recently, Wild Hogs, released in 2007, is a little more subdued (and funny), starting John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence and William Macey who take a midlife crisis ride across the country.

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Released in 1981, the film stars Ed Harris, Gary Lahti and Tom Savini. The Wild One has to be the original motorcycle movie, released in 1953 and starring Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin as the quintessential rebels. The movie was banned in the U.K. for its criminal content.

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The Great Escape, starring Steve McQueen, James Garner and Charles Bronson was released in 1963. The most famous scene of the movie is when Steve McQueen’s character, a WWII POW jumps a barbed-wire fence to stay ahead of his German pursuers. The World’s Fastest Indian, released in 1981, is based on the true story of Burt Monro, a New Zealander who set a world speed record in 1967 on an altered and modified Indian motorcycle. He covered it with an aerodynamic shell. At the age of 68, he broke the record which stands to this day. Anthony Hopkins played Monro.

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will the agency provide a substi5. What skills do the caregivers tute? have? Are they skilled in transfers, 9. Is there a supervisor who will dressing and bathing? evaluate the quality of the care? 6. How does the agency assess these How often? skills? Do they reply only on the ap10. Is the supervision via phone or plicant’s word? home visits? 7. What is their policy if caregivers can’t do what is stated in the con- Your best bets: Look for a caregivtract? er through your church or support 8. If you’re unhappy with the care, group. Ask others for recommenda-

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The League will take place during the games, giving bowlers the chance to watch the game, have some drinks, snack on food, and bowl all at the same time. The weekly affair will begin Monday, August 20th at 6:00pm, and will continue weekly at 6:30 for 36-weeks. Individuals may sign up, or folks are welcome to sign up as a team. Bowlers are welcome to call or walk in to sign up for the League. While they play, you’ll play. And (this coming from an avid Raiders fan) there should be plenty to watch. The anticipation and expectations are high. Will the Broncos soar as some predict? Will they be this year’s disappointment? Will Peyton really lead Denver further than Tebow, or will just the stats be different? Only time will tell. But at least you can take comfort in the fact that in Pinz’ Monday Night Football League, even if your team loses… you don’t have to.

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1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1. Cut the tomatillos into quarters. Heat the oil in a large heavy saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the onions for a few minutes and then add the tomatillos, garlic and jalapenos. Saute until onions and garlic begin to brown. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the pan. Stir in the tomato sauce, stevia or syrup or honey and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Cool. 2. In a blender or food processor, pour in the tomatillo mixture with 1 1/2 cups of the watermelon and puree. Add mixture to the watermelon pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place watermelon salsa in the watermelon shell, if desired, and serve with chips or crudite.

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1. In 2010, Ryan Braun became the third Milwaukee Brewer to have three consecutive 100-RBI seasons. Name the first two. 2. Who was the last A.L. pitcher before Tampa Bay’s James Shields in 2011 to have at least 11 complete games in a season? 3. Which NFL team ended the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ 18-game winning streak the next season? 4. In 2012, the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team set an NCAA title game record with 11 blocked shots. Which schools had held the mark? 5. Bobby Orr is the only NHL player to top other defensemen in scoring by more than 20 points in a season six times. Who else did it five times? 6. The first four gold medal winners in the men’s Nordic combined at the Winter Olympics were from what country? 7. When was the last time before 2011 that a U.S. team won golf’s World Cup?

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1. Which surf band wrote and recorded “Underwater”? Bonus for knowing the music label. 2. Name the duo that wrote and released “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.” 3. What was the b-side song to Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” in 1970? 4. What do “Rock-A-Hula Baby,” “Clean Up Your Own Backyard” and “Today, Tomorrow And Forever” have in common? 5. Who wrote Badfinger’s “Come and Get It”? 6. Who sang “Don’t Say Goodnight (It’s Time For Love)” and when? (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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“The Lorax” (PG) -- The classic tale by Dr. Seuss has been reimagined in 3D, for reasons that have little to do with defending trees from the voracious book industry. The whimsical story of the lonely creature who looked after the environment has become a colorful musical with a host of celebrity voices. Even as a kid, I can never remember going through a Dr. Seuss storybook and yearning for a big-budget, drawn out hyper-color

adaptation for the big screen. “The Lorax” has the technical ability to make something pretty to look at, but misses the mark when it comes to making something affecting or memorable. “Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale” (NR) -- Don’t let the title fool you; this unrated Taiwanese import (reportedly the most expensive Taiwanese production to date) is a violent tale of rebellion taken from a little-known piece of history. In 1930, the aboriginal Seediq Bale people of Taiwan mounted a revolt against the Japanese occupation. The film offers incredible visuals -- the natural landscape is gorgeous, and the battle scenes are jarring and elaborate. Some viewers may not be able to handle the grim, gut-wrenching scenes that depict the horrors of war or the 2 1/2-hour runtime. “Blue Like Jazz” (PG-13) -- Don (Marshall Allman) grew up in Texas with his

evangelical mother. He?s a good Christian lad, but some doubts start to surface around the time he turns 18. Head full of questions, he enrolls in the most liberal campus he can find, Reed College in Portland. From there, the coming-of-age tale goes on a wild quest for meaning and reconnection with faith. This movie is aimed at believers who have questions, who maybe feel alienated from their core beliefs. The film looks at these burning issues through the lens of beer goggles and (PG-13, remember) college antics.

suit, and the next thing you know this pasty dullard is seducing every married woman in town. Somehow, these well-off, intelligent Parisian women just can’t wait to fall into bed with this guy who can scarcely crack a smile or form a sentence. Pattinson isn’t playing a vampire, but he’s just as pale and pretend-broody. Instead of a rakish, manipulative Casanova, the leading ladies have the challenge of falling for a chiseled bar of soap.

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“Bel Ami” (R) -- Petticoats and bodices and silk fans and that guy from “Twilight” -- it’s enough to make even the most avid lover of soap-drama gag. Robert Pattinson plays (since he doesn’t really act) a broke veteran who’s landed in 1890s Paris. An old army buddy gives him money to buy a

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A new contact opens some doors. That’s the good news. But there’s a caution involved: Be sure you protect your rights to your work before showing it to anyone.

1. StarKist tuna 2. 30 years old 3. Bossa nova 4. Hartsfield International 5. “Back in the Saddle Again” 6. Pegasus was a winged horse 7. Central Intelligence Agency 8. New Providence 9. Perimeter 10. Phoenix Foundation

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A strong social whirl brings a new round of good times to fun-loving Rams and Ewes. Cupid also is busy aiming arrows at single Lambs hoping for a heart-to-heart encounter.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Richie Sexson (2001-03) and Prince Fielder (200709). 2. Baltimore’s Scott Erickson had 11 in 1998. 3. Oakland beat the Dolphins Sept. 23, 1973. 4. UConn (2011) and the University of Florida (2006). 5. Paul Coffey. 6. Norway’s skiers won in 1924, ‘28, ‘32 and ‘36. 7. It was 2000.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Frogmen, in 1961. The label was Candix. The song has appeared on a number of early surf albums, including “Cowabunga! The Surf Box Set No. 1.” 2. Simon & Garfunkel, 1964. The song was on their debut album of the same name. 3. “Hey Hey What Can I Do.” It is Led Zeppelin’s only non-album track released during the band’s existence. 4. All were songs Elvis Presley sang in his movies: “Blue Hawaii” in 1961, “The Trouble with Girls” in 1969 and “Viva Las Vegas” in 1963. 5. Paul McCartney, in 1969. The song was used in the songtrack for “The Magic Christian,” which starred Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr. 6. The Isley Brothers, in 1980. The song topped the R&B chart for four weeks.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A romantic incident could take a more serious turn if the Divine Bovine considers meeting Cupid’s challenge. Meanwhile, a professional opportunity is also about to turn up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A bit of hardheaded realism could be just what the Twins need at this emotionally challenged time. Face the facts as they are, not as you want them to be. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Many opportunities open up. But you need to be aware of their actual pros and cons. Check them all out and make your choice from those that offer more of what you seek. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A more stable situation begins, allowing you to feel more secure about making important decisions. Meanwhile, be sure to meet your project deadline so you can move on to other things. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations. A new personal relationship thrives as you learn how to make room in your busy life for this wonderfully warm and exciting emotional experience.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A former colleague might seek to resume a working partnership. Ask yourself if you need it. If yes, get more information. If no, respectfully decline the request. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good times dominate your aspect. So why not have a party to celebrate a loved one’s success? And do invite that special person you want to know better. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The shy side of the Sea Goat soon gives way to your more assertive self. This should help you when it comes time to speak up for yourself and your achievements. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new period of stability will help you deal with some recently reworked plans. Once you get your current task done, you can devote more time to personal matters. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Things are finally much more stable these days, so you can restart the process of meeting your well-planned goals with fewer chances of interruption or delay. BORN THIS WEEK: You love being the brightest light wherever you are, and people love basking in your warmth and charm.

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here is a lot of confusion surrounding life insurance. Given the variety of products, it can become an arduous task to determine which is best. An approach I prefer is to first understand the needs. If there is no financial need, in most cases, there is little reason for owning life insurance. However, if there are people or organizations financially dependent upon you, life insurance is the cheapest way to meet those obligations. There are two types of needs that can be effectively funded with life insurance. The first are the “if I die” needs; those immediate and often temporary obligations that need to be met if you die today. Needs that could include paying off the mortgage, credit card debt or auto loans, or even providing for college. Often the largest “if I die” need is the replacement of income for the surviving family. “If I die” needs are financial obligations that would have otherwise been paid for through your income. The second are the “when I die” needs.

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