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were so fundamental to a happy society, Snippetz decided to see what happened when people decided to break away and build their own version of utopia.

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“New Harmony” community and set about creating it in Indiana in 1825. His idea was that people living in the community would do whatever they were best at, whether it be shearing sheep or baking bread. Each person’s skill would contribute to the overall good of the community. The problem came when too many people skilled in one trade created a backlog of work in other areas that lacked a tradesman altogether. Without a solid economic plan, New Harmony was far from harmonious. And with five constitutions drafted in the first year alone, it was clear that Owen’s utopia wasn’t up to snuff.

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You’ve probably heard the word before and understood the meaning, but you may not know where it came from and what it originally meant. Literally speaking, utopia means “no-place.” In 1516, Sir Thomas More wrote a book called “Utopia” in which he described an imaginary island where everything is perfect all the time.

His title is so apt because a true utopia exists “no-place.” But that hasn’t stopped people from trying to create one!

OCTAGON CITY The Vegetarian Kansas Emigration Company founded Octagon City in 1856, near Humboldt, Kansas. The initial idea was that the community would be made up entirely of vegetarians, but due to a lack of interest, they eventually began to allow “meat-eaters” to join them. The name Octagon City came from the octagonal city design, inspired by famous phrenologist Orson Squire Fowler, who posited that octagons were the most practical designs for homes because they allowed the most amount of light to enter the dwelling. In the end, the grand plan didn’t pan out so well. When about 60 families showed up to live in the city, they were a bit disappointed to find the “city” was just a single 16 x16 windowless log cabin. Many left, but the few who tried to stick it out ran into numerous problems, including lack of water, mosquito invasions and disease.

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Bronson Alcott (father of Louisa May) and Charles Lane visited Brook Farm but found it to be “too worldly” and decided in start their own utopian society, the Fruitlands Commune, in Harvard, Massachusetts in 1843. All 11 adult members and the scattering of children who accompanied them to the commune were against property ownership, were political anarchists, believed in free love and were vegetarians. They were even forbidden to use any animal products like honey, wool, beeswax and manure, to name a few. They couldn’t use animals for labor and only planted produce that grew up out of the soil so that worms and other living organisms within the soil weren’t disturbed. Thanks to a popular be-

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His followers believed that, by sharing the various jobs throughout the farm, they would have more time to enjoy intellectual and cultural pursuits, but found that the reality was far from ideal. The farm failed to turn a profit from its agricultural produce.

Additionally, Ripley steered his community in a direction that essentially required the younger people to do the “dirty work,” which they didn’t particularly like having to do. A smallpox outbreak in 1845, followed by a fire in 1846 and growing dissatisfaction with the overall situation eventually led to the demise of Brook Farm.

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lief among the members that manual labor was spiritually inhibiting, the commune couldn’t provide enough food to feed its members. Many became malnourished and fell ill, causing the general collapse of the commune in January 1844, about six months after its inception.

THE MOUNTAIN COVE COMMUNITY The Mountain Cove Community was founded by a group called the Spiritualists whose idea of utopia led them to a spot in Virginia in 1851. They considered the area to be the Garden of Eden and in it, they determined that they would live entirely without any individual having the power to dictate to any other. If direction was needed, it would come from the “spirits,” they thought. In order to be accepted into the community, members needed to give up all their possessions because everything, including finances, would be handled by the spirits. Clearly, the spirits couldn’t be bothered with creating a budget or helping the members find a way to support themselves because the community lasted less than two years.

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JONESTOWN By far one of the most depressing attempts at a utopian society, the People’s Temple Agricultural Project (or Jonestown) was established on 3,800 acres of leased land in Guyana by leader Jim Jones in 1974. The idea was to leave behind all the bad things of the American society and set up their own little happy world in Guyana. But the living conditions weren’t up to par and one survivor even said it reminded him of a concentration camp. When it became clear that things weren’t working out in Jonestown, several members decided to try to get back to the United States by traveling along with congressman Leo Ryan, who was visiting at that time in 1978. But Jones thought the members were trying to destroy his utopia and ordered the other members to commit “revolutionary suicide,” resulting in the death of 907 Temple members from cyanide poisoning.

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THE MAGNETIC POWER OF SELF-CONFIDENT PEOPLE PART 6.4

MAGNETIC SELF CONFIDENCE IS WISE BUT NOT WISEACRE

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Wise people are compelling and interesting – they have an elegant charisma that is unaffected by their education or accomplishments.

In 1961 my father preached the baccalaureate sermon to my graduating class at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. I remember only one thing he said in his brief fifteen-minute sermon, and it was this: “Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Over 50-years later I can still hear him saying it. It was the King James Version of Proverbs 4:7.

Upon his advice and following his example, I have been praying for and seeking wisdom. Alas, for most of those 50 years, I have wondered why I made so many bad decisions, why I said the wrong things, or made obviously wrong choices, even though I wanted to be wise.

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Like many American families, we enjoy celebrating Independence Day by gathering together for barbeques and fireworks.

These recipes for Grilled Buttermilk Chicken and Grilled Potato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing are guaranteed to set off an explosion of flavor in your mouth while providing you the freedom of time to enjoy this wonderful holiday.

GRILLED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN Marinating chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce is an old Southern recipe for tenderizing and adding flavor to chicken. If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, see the tips below for creating a tasty alternative. When grilling, create two heat zones: start with high, direct heat over the coals, and then move the food away from the coals to cook all the way through without burning.

1 1/2 cups buttermilk, shaken well 8 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons hot sauce 6 pounds bone-in chicken pieces 1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine buttermilk, garlic, paprika, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and hot sauce.

2. Divide buttermilk mixture and chicken between two large re-sealable plastic bags.

Place the bags of chicken in a bowl or on a sheet pan. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator, turning bags occasionally, for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

3. Heat grill to medium-low. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade); pat chicken dry with food-safe paper towels. Grill chicken, covered, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 8.

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GRILLED POTATO SALAD 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 bell peppers (red and green), seeded and cut in half 4 celery stalks, leaves and white stalk removed 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

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1. Heat grill to medium. Toss potatoes, onion and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl.

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2. Add 1/2 cup of Buttermilk Dressing (see recipe below) to potato mixture and toss to coat. Add additional dressing as desired.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 4.

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Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until blended. Refrigerate dressing until ready to use. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

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TIP: Buttermilk Substitutes Milk: Combine 1 cup milk (2 percent whole, or heavy cream) and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar. Let mixture stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. The milk will be thicken slightly, but not as much as buttermilk, and contain small curdled bits.

Yogurt: Mix 3/4 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 cup water.

Sour Cream: Mix 3/4 cup sour cream with 1/4 cup water.

Cream of Tartar: Mix 1 cup of milk with 1 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar. Let stand 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened and curdled. ***

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However, those are for new bond purchases only. You can breathe a little easier now.

The interest rate on your existing I or EE bonds is determined by the type of bonds they are, plus the original terms.

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ATTRACTING HUMMINGBIRDS

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ummingbirds are one of the most exciting visitors we get to see in our garden. Watching these amazing birds can be truly addicting. It’s hard to get enough of their graceful speed and the gentle hum of their wings so adding a few of their favorite flowers to your garden is a sure way to attract many more visits from them.

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Summer is prime perennial season so it’s no wonder hummingbirds are out in full force. There are so many plants blooming this time of year and it’s a great time to take a look at your garden and note any times during the season that you were without blooms. Having something always blooming throughout the season is not only for our enjoyment, but it’s a great way to keep hummingbirds a frequent visitor. This takes time and patience, but as you add to your garden every year you can create an ever blooming garden and a hummingbird’s paradise.

• Veterans over age 50 account for 69 percent of veteran suicides.

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10-year study of suicide statistics for veterans has an eyeopening conclusion: Using the Department of Veterans Affairs health services lowers the risk of suicide. The study, appearing in Psychiatric Services Journal, looked at data from over 173,000 suicides in 23 states over the years 2000-2010.

Here are some stats: • Veteran suicide rates went up 25 percent, while civilian rates increased 12 percent.

While there have been annual reports about the suicide rates, this one concludes with that crucial fact: Veterans who use VA health services have lower rates of suicide. Researchers admit they weren’t expecting that result.

The study didn’t attempt to determine why some veterans don’t seek help at the VA. Maybe one of these annual suicide rate studies will take on that challenge.

How you plant your flowers can make your garden much more tempting than your neighbors to a hummingbird.

Planting several of the same plants to-

Sources of help if you’ve had thoughts of suicide: Call the hotline at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. Or send a text message to 38255.

Go online to go to www.veteranscrisisline.net and chat with a counselor.

• Suicide rates were 20 percent higher than expected in 2000. By 2010, that number was up to 60 percent higher.

Every VA medical center has a Women Veteran Program Manager who serves as advocate for female veterans. For referral, women veterans can also call the Women Veterans Call Center, 1-855VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636).

• Suicide risk for female veterans was higher than that for males.

If you know you’re in trouble, get help ... now.

• Female veterans were six times more likely to commit suicide than non-vet-

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gether create big blocks of color that will most definitely capture plenty of attention. A hummingbird’s beak is shaped perfectly for slender tubular flowers, but can enjoy nectar from a variety of flower shapes. And while there is no doubt that a hummingbird’s favorite color is red there are plenty of blues, purples, yellows and pink that they will flock towards. Any of the red Penstemon seem like they were actually grown just to feed hummingbirds so they are a great choice for a hummingbird garden.

Another popular plant among hummingbirds blooming right now is called Red Birds in a Tree. This unique plant’s flowers actually look like red birds sitting in a tree! Others like Hyssup, Salvia, Daylily, Russian Sage, Red Feathers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Hollyhocks and Bee Balm are just a handful of additions that hummingbirds find irresistible.

In addition to using flowers to attract hummingbirds, hanging hummingbird feeders is also a great way to get them to stick around a little longer. It is important however, to commit to cleaning and refilling your feeder every three to four days. Use white sugar and water at a ratio of 1 to 4 in your feeder and never use artificial sweetener or red coloring as they have found these to be harmful to hummingbirds.

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ANSWER: Four hundred mg is very small. Most of the tablet isn’t *** even vitamin D -- it’s starch and DEAR DR. ROACH: If you walk other materials to hold the tablet tobriskly for a certain time and disgether. tance, is that not just as good for you as jogging, if you are going for The skin does make vitamin D-3 the same time? -- A. from precursors in the presence of sunlight. However, there are several ANSWER: It depends on what you factors that affect this process. Durmean by “good.” If you mean what ing winter months at moderately I think you do, in terms of overall high latitudes (above the line from health and maybe living longer and Los Angeles to Atlanta), the sunfeeling better, then yes, a brisk walk light might not be strong enough to is nearly as good for you as jogefficiently convert enough vitamin ging.

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Jogging probably is better for preventing osteoporosis, since it gives People who don’t go outside, who more impact to the bones, but on the usually wear clothing and hats to other hand it is harder on the joints. cover their skin or who have darker If your goal is to get faster and win skin are less able to create vitamin races, then you need to practice goD. People over 70 also are less able ing faster. But walking is nearly as to make their own vitamin D. This is good for most aspects and is easier why many foods are supplemented on the body than jogging for most with vitamin D. Even so, a sizable people. proportion of the population has low levels of vitamin D. *** There remains great controversy about whether supplementation will improve overall health. Studies are ongoing to test the effect of vitamin D supplementation to reduce fracture risk, improve muscle function or reduce cancer risk.

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• On July 8, 1951, Paris celebrates its 2,000th birthday. The history of Paris can be traced back to a Gallic tribe known as the Parisii, who settled an island (known today as Ile de la Cite) in the Seine River, which runs through present-day Paris.

• On July 10, 1887, an 80-foot-high concrete dam breaks in Zug, Switzerland, releasing a wall of water that kills 70 people. Rescue boats were ineffective, as they capsized in the roiling waters.

• On July 9, 1960, President Dwight Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev trade verbal threats over the future of Cuba. Khrushchev fired the first shot when he warned that the Soviet Union was prepared to use its missiles to protect Cuba from U.S. intervention.

• On July 6, 1946, FBI agents arrest George “Bugsâ€? Moran in Kentucky.

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• On July 11, 1978, a truck carrying 1,500 cubic feet of pressurized liquid gas crashes into a campsite crowded with vacationers in Spain. The resulting explosion killed more than 200 people. • On July 12, 1995, a heat advisory is issued in Chicago warning of a record-breaking heat wave. When the heat breaks a week later, nearly 1,000 people are dead in Illinois and Wisconsin. The temperature in the city hit 106 degrees F. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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3. Who are the only three men to win a Super Bowl as both an NFL player and a head coach?

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1. Is the book of Leviticus in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From John 3, what does Jesus say that everyone practicing evil hates? The light, Truth, The Lord, Believers 3. Who found an Ethiopian eunuch sitting in a chariot reading the words of Esaias (Isaiah)? Ahaz, Philip, Jotham, Uzziah 4. From Joshua 2, where did Rahab hide Israelite spies? Under table, In cave, On roof, With oxen 5. What did Jesus send into a herd of swine? Unclean spirits, Justice, Breath of life, Mighty wind 6. Who was the father of Solomon? Nathan, Uriah, Judas, David

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hit.

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3. Who released “He Ain’t No Angel” and “Giving Up”?

4. Which group released “Shimmy Baby” with “Face of An Angel” on the flip side?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “It’s the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance. It’s the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance.” (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. Bob Bescher, who had 54 stolen bases in 1909.

2. Enos Slaughter (1938) and Will Middlebrooks (2012).

3. Mike Ditka, Tony Dungy and

4) On roof

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5) Unclean spirits

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4. Patrick Ewing and Wayman Tisdale, 1983-85.

5. Scotty Bowman (1,244 wins), Al Arbour (782) and

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Joel Quenneville (754).

6. It was 1982.

7. Orb, in 2013.

FLASH BACK 1. “Spirit in the Sky,” in 1969.

Greenbaum also was responsible for “The Eggplant That Ate Chicago,” released by Dr. West’s Medicine Show and Junk Band.

2. Earth, Wind & Fire. All topped the R&B chart.

3. The Ad Libs, in 1965 and 1969.

Their first single was “The Boy From New York City” in 1965.

4. Joey Dee and the Starliters, in 1960. Their sole No. 1 hit was “Peppermint Twist” the following year.

5. “The Rose,” by Bette Midler, in 1979. Midler recorded the song for the soundtrack of the film by the same name. Although nominated in multiple categories for an Academy Award, Best Original Song was not among them because a song must be “original and specifically written for a motion picture,” according to Academy rules.

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• There are about the same number of chickens as there are humans on the planet.

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• It was Nora Joyce, wife to the Irish novelist James Joyce, who wrote the notoriously difficult -- and influential -- stream-ofconsciousness novel “Ulysses,” who asked her husband, “Why don’t you write books people can read?”

• You might be surprised to learn that contemporary model and actress Brooke Shields is descended from that notorious figure of the Italian Renaissance, Lucretia Borgia, who was suspected of such crimes as adultery, incest and murder.

• In this era of helicopter parenting, some are shocked to learn that in the 1960s, nearly half of all children in America walked to and from school by themselves.

• What do “Where’s Waldo,” “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” “My Friend Flicka,” “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” and “Harriet the Spy” have in common? Aside from being books meant for

• If you’re like 83 percent of pet owners who responded to a recent survey, you feel that you receive more unconditional love from your pet than from your kids, your best friend or even your romantic partner.

• I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Podunk” used to describe a small, unimportant town, but you might not know where the word came from. It seems that a Native American tribe in Connecticut was known as the Podunk, and a nearby river was called by the same name. Local small towns on the river were referred to as “Podunk,” too, and so the word entered the lexicon. *** THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “I have lived in this world just long enough to look carefully the second time into things that I am most certain of the first time.”

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match up with new families on the block or in the building so everyone gets acquainted.

• Enjoy a memorable finale with a few games that everyone will enjoy, such as an egg toss, water-balloon volleyball and relay races. Some kids may want to perform impromptu juggling acts, magic shows and songs. Encourage participants to

Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”

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FOURTH OF JULY SIDEWALK PARADE

Tie ribbons, streamers and flags to bikes and wagons. Make signs and banners.

• Put your child’s teddy bear or other stuffed animals on parade, too.

Decorate the long sides of a wagon t’s time for a sidewalk parade! to make it look like a circus wagon.

Whether it’s on the Fourth of Fill it with their favorite animals.

July, or anytime all summer Some kids might like to dress like a long, decorate bikes, trikes, scootclown, while others can be a circus ers, skates and wagons, wear a ringmaster or tightrope walker. funny hat and strike up the band. A couple of families with a few mo• Teens may enjoy participating, tivated kids is really all it takes to too. They can hand out brochures make it happen. Gather kids of all along the mini parade route or wear ages in your neighborhood, and get a sandwich board advertising their marching to the beat of family fun services for mowing lawns, babysitand memory-making. ting or watering plants for vacationers.

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GLENEAGLE SERTOMA CLUB MEETING Luncheon meeting every Wed. 11:45 a.m.

Liberty Heights 12105 Ambassador Drive, (off Voyager Blvd in Col Springs). We offer interesting speakers and programs. Everyone is welcome. Info: Call Garrett Barton at 4335396 or Bill Bristol at 481-3366 or visit www.gleneaglesertoma.org.

VFW MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Tuesday of the Month 6pm.

For more information contact Jerry Lollar at Eagleeye1946@hotmail.com. 719-264-1941

BINGO American Legion post 9-11 at The Depot Primrose St. - Palmer Lake Every Saturday Night 7:00PM

Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet Foot Care Clinic Tri-Lakes Senior Center Second Wednesday of each Month To schedule an appointment, call Bob at the Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 4, at 719 577-4448.

LIONS CLUB MEETING 1st Thursday of the Month 6:00PM-8:30PM MONUMENT HILL COUNTRY CLUB Your family can make help enrich lives for our El Paso County families and people around the world. Please contact MReichal@aol.com 719-313-0688 for club details. We Serve.

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2ND MON PHOTO EXHIBIT NIGHT • PALMER DIVIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS Tri Lakes Art Center, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 2nd Monday Monthly pdphotographers.com Purpose is for serious peer photo critique & review; and fun. Conversations are rich with tips, tools and techniques. All levels are welcome. Later in the calendar year, we will begin to focus on the annual Visions of Light Photography Show, held early each year. What have you been creating in your digital darkrooms? Bring in up to 5 images to share for review. RSVP is always helpful but not required. Register on pdphotographers. com for emailed updates. Bring 3-5 images on USB stick; jpg sized to 1200 on long side.

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MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS CLUB Breakfast meeting every Saturday 8am Monument Hill Country Club 18945 Pebble Beach Way Great fellowship and programs.

All are welcome. Visitors eat free.

Contact Bob Hayes, 481-9693 www.monumenthillkiwanis.org PEAK RANCH ALPACA ICE CREAM DAY July 11th - 10AM-4PM Free ice cream, boutique sale and Alpaca tours. Fun in the Sun! (719) 232-8509 19850 Beacon Lite Rd. Monument, CO 80132

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Chris Achenbach, 58, of Monument, CO passed away early morning Tuesday, June 23rd after his battle with cancer. The memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 30th at 2pm at the World Prayer Center of New Life Church.

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Please bring a nonperishable food donation to feed the hungry. Cash prizes for dancers.

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I was fortunate enough to take student will paint on primed (Gesso) this course at the University I was Bristol paper and illustration boards for economy. these exercises in attending in the grad program. painting will include experimenting The course was designed to free with oil mediums for Texture, the professional artist from anxiety Transparency, fast drying, slow associated with artist’s block, but drying, gloss and matt finishes and benefited artist who had not painted painting with just mineral spirits (odorless mineral spirits). The idea before. is the more the artist paints and The philosophy of the course explores, the more comfortable they focuses on the process rather than become with the painting process. the production of a piece of art.

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