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719-488-1400www.monumentcoins.com

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A Barrel of Fun...Continued on Page 2

All your protection under one roof.

©1997 American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its SubsidiariesHome Office – Madison, WI 53783

www.amfam.comNA-07497 Rev. 1/03

Larry E Stiltner Agency481 Hwy 105 Suite 212(719) 481-8382 BusMonument, CO 80132

All your protection under one roof.

©1997 American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its SubsidiariesHome Office – Madison, WI 53783

www.amfam.comNA-07497 Rev. 1/03

Larry E Stiltner Agency481 Hwy 105 Suite 212(719) 481-8382 BusMonument, CO 80132

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©1997 American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its SubsidiariesHome Office – Madison, WI 53783

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“Beer is living proof that God loves usand wants us to be happy.”

- Benjamin Franklin

Americans – the 21-and-over-crowd – drank almost 29 gallons of beer per person in 2010, making beer a boon to

the economy. The industry contributed more than $223 billion to the U.S. economy in 2010, including $44.7 billion in business, personal and consumption taxes; and employed more than 1.8 million Americans, which accounted for about $71.2 billion in wages.

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

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

· Brewers didn’t use today’s main in-gredient in beer – hops – until 1,000 AD.

· The glass was half-full until the in-vention of refrigeration, automatic bot-tling 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-

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

In 1868, a smart brewing apprentice in Germany named Adolph Coors immi-grated 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.

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

bution in the U.S. was limited, which created a hankering for the beer nation-wide. 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 Ban-dit” 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 con-tributes $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 BEERSome 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, respective-ly: 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?

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

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 Manhat-tans?

Colorado places at a respectable No. 20.

THE BREWERIESColorado is better known for topping the charts for its breweries, coming in No. 3 for the largest number of brew-eries per state nationwide, according to the American Brewers Association. Vermont is No. 1, Oregon No. 2, Mon-tana, No. 3 and Maine No. 5.

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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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· 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 retail-ers who sell to consumers; sells beer as a wholesale company directly to retail-ers; sells carry out onsite or via onsite tap rooms or restaurants.

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

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 re-sponsible, savvy and successful busi-ness. Owner Jeff Lebesch engineered his flagship beer – Fat Tire – in his basement. Today, the brewery produc-es more than 31 beers.

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• It was Danish author, philosopher and theologian Soren Kierkegaard who made the following sage ob-servation: “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they sel-dom use.”

• After the release of Alfred Hitch-cock’s iconic film “The Birds,” pet stores all over the country saw a sharp decline in the sales of pet birds.

• You might be surprised to learn that during the first airing of the original “Star Trek” series, no epi-sode ranked higher than No. 52 in the ratings.

• According to the Guinness Book of Records, it was poor Donna Grif-fiths who suffered the longest sneez-ing fit ever recorded. On Jan. 13, 1981, the 12-year-old girl started sneezing, and she continued sneez-ing every day for more than two and

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• I’m sure you’ve heard the term “dimwit” used as an insult, but, as it turns out, the word is more descrip-tive than derogatory. The human brain actually uses less power than a 100-watt light bulb.

• A man named Patrick Hooligan lived in London in the mid-1800s. He was such a notorious trouble-maker that his name is still used today to refer to ruffians and hood-lums.

• In 1909, in England, one Lord Barbazon took a pig up for a ride in an airplane. Bovines seemingly got short shrift; the first cow didn’t take to the air until 1930. It was in February of that year that a cow was loaded into an airplane in St. Louis. It was milked during the flight, and the milk was parachuted to earth.

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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.

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· Lager yeasts coagulate loosely at the bottom of the fermentation tank and temperatures should be 46 to 55 de-grees.

Brewing techniques are different for the ale and lager.

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

· Lagers are aged for longer periods – months usually – and with tempera-tures 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. Examples of ales: Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, Porter.

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BEER TRIVIA· Home brewing had been illegal in the U.S. until 1979 because of a technical error. Prohibition was repealed in 1933, making it legal to make wine and/or beer. However, when the new law was printed, the words “and/or beer” were accidentally deleted. In 1978, Sen.

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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 contin-ued until the 1600s, when hops was invented.

· Prior to the invention of the thermom-eter, 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.”

· In English pubs, patrons order their ale in pints or quarts. When customers became unruly in the old days, the bar-tender would tell them to settle down and mind their own pints and quarts. It’s the reasoning behind “mind your own P’s and Q’s.”

· Also in the early days of pubs in Eng-land, regular customers had a whistle baked into the rim of their beer mugs or ceramic mugs. They used the whistle to order their drinks. And from that prac-tice is the phrase “wet your whistle.”

Enjoy beer, drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive!

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And whatever you do, don’t forget to try the Tri-Lakes areas very own brew-ing company, The Pikes Peak Brewing Company at 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr. in Monument. We really enjoyed our visit!

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• On July 25, 1832, the first recorded rail-road 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 34-foot cliff.

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

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

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• On July 29, 1958, the U.S. Congress passes legislation establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a civilian agency responsible for coordinat-ing America’s activities in space. NASA was created in response to the Soviet Union’s Oct. 4, 1957 launch of its first sat-ellite, Sputnik I.

• On July 30, 1971, a mid-air collision between a Boeing 727 and a fighter jet in Japan kills 162 people. At 28,000 feet the Boeing suddenly encountered two military jets. One was flown by a student who had only a few hours of flying experience. Nei-ther jet was equipped with radar.

• On July 27, 1993, Boston Celtics star Reggie Lewis collapses and dies after suf-fering cardiac arrest while shooting baskets at Brandeis University in Boston. After previous cardiac arrhythmias, doctors had incorrectly assured him that he could con-tinue to play.

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The conversation started easily enough: A local group of se-niors were enjoying a monthly

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The responses ranged from “Oh, lucky you!” to “You poor thing.”

We quickly got on to the topic of whether to join the “technology revo-lution” -- or not. Back in 2004, a Pew research report revealed that a full 80 percent of seniors didn’t have any in-tention of going online. A 2009 study revealed that 42 percent of seniors use a computer. How far we’ve come in a few years.

We took a vote, and our statistics were higher: Seventy percent of us already had a computer, and of that number,

about 50 percent felt competent to do all they wanted. Email was a given. When it came to downloading and printing or filing photos, the percent-age fell. The success rate was related to having taken a class or having a nearby grandchild to give instruction.

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 In-ternet, 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 an-other 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.

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

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WALKING PAINFULDEAR 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 dis-ease. Have you seen the TV ad where the young boy and his grandmother are walk-ing 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 arter-ies clogged with plaque -- a buildup of cho-lesterol, 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 sig-nals. Calf pain is common when the ob-struction to blood flow is in a thigh artery. Stopping and resting relieves the pain.

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.

The family doctor can detect peripheral artery disease by noting a decreased pulse

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 ob-structed 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, rest-ing and then continuing to walk. Doctors usually also must prescribe medicines to lower cholesterol and to facilitate the pas-sage 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 obstruc-tion 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 dis-ease 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.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to an-swer individual letters, but he will incorpo-rate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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Fiber is the part of plants that we can’t digest. It is like a ‘free cleaning maid” working as a ‘cleanser’ and broom to cleanse the body of all kinds

of debris, including excess weigh. The average American gets about 10 grams of fiber a day and, as a result, is overweight and aging faster than necessary. It is recommended that we get 35 grams of fiber each day.

It is interesting to note that every gram of fiber actually burns 7 calories. If you do take in 35 grams of fiber, your body will be burning 245 calories each day before you ever hit the gym! That is 7,595 calories in a month! We need to lose 3,500 calories for a one-pound weight loss. Just getting 35 grams of fiber each day can help you lose over 2 pounds each month or 26 pounds in a year! Now that is a secret weapon we can all use!

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Food is our third highest household expense after housing and transportation. However, it’s possible to decrease that expense with careful planning and shopping. We can’t con-

trol food prices, but we can control how we spend our money.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 ex-tras 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 in-expensive ingredients.

FLANK STEAK TWO WAYS1 (2-pound) flank steak, trimmed2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperCooking oil spray

1. Place steak in an 11-by-7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle each side evenly with half of Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onion pow-der, 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 water1 cup uncooked couscous 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 1 ounce) 2 teaspoons olive oil1 small onion, sliced thinly2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon sugar3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) cooked, chopped grilled flank steak1/2 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.

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1. PHILOSOPHY: “Moderation in all things” is attributed to which Ro-man dramatist?2. HISTORY: The Russo-German Non-Aggression Pact of 1939 helped pave the way for what ma-jor 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 Carpen-taria? 6. LITERATURE: Where do most of the Hobbits live? 7. MUSIC: What singing duo origi-nally 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 found-ing influence in the Presbyterian Church?

1. Who holds the major-league record for most consecutive wins by a pitch-er?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 Cincin-nati Bengals made the playoffs two consecutive seasons?4. All five starters on Indiana Uni-versity’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 ski-ing championship three consecutive years. Name either of the first two to do it.7. For three consecutive years (2009-11), a golfer has notched his first PGA Tour victory at the Bob Hope Classic. Name two of the three golfers.

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SNIPPETZ® PUZZLES AND TRIVIA

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

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

3. Name the band that re-leased “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.

New DVD Releases forWeek of July 25, 2011

MOVIES OF THE WEEK“Source Code” (PG-13) -- After a mysteri-ous bomber destroys a train full of innocent people, Capt. Coulter Stevens (Jake Gyl-lenhaal) 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 dis-cover the bomber’s identity.

I know. It sounds a little hokey. However, “Source Code” is an intense thriller that re-spects 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 sub-plots 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 Gyl-lenhaal 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 com-ing to love a dog -- not a talking dog mind you, a normal animated dog. The embarrass-ment, aggravation and veterinarian visits are all part of the experience, and “My Dog Tu-lip” 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 be-friends 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 infec-tious. 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 musi-cians making their way on set for a scene or a

song, including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and James Brown. Stuntwork, one-liners and comic mischief of the highest order are pres-ent 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

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SNIPPETZ® COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Answers & Solutions

TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. “Skokiaan” originated in Southern Rhodesia in Africa. First recorded in 1947, it has been covered by dozens of artists, including Bill Haley, Louis Arm-strong, 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 Eng-land.3. Metallica, on its “Ride the Lightning” album.4. The Zombies. The songs hit No. 2 and No. 6, re-spectively, 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.”

1. Terence 2. World War II

3. Jupiter4. India

5. Australia6. 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

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 sea-son.6. Gustav Thoni (1971-73) and Ingemar Sten-mark (1976-78).7. Pat Perez, Bill Haas and Jhonattan Vegas.

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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.

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 per-sonal problem in the workplace is com-pounded by someone’s biased interference. Stand your ground, and you’ll soon find al-lies gathering around you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You don’t ac-cept disapproval easily. But instead of hid-ing out in your den to lick your wounded pride, turn the criticism into a valuable les-son 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 relation-ships. Counter his or her lies with the truth. Your friends are ready to listen.

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

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

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) A co-worker shares some startling news, but before you can use it to your ad-vantage, 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 develop-ments, and you might be pleasantly sur-prised.

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

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Rela-tionships in the home and in the workplace need your careful attention during this period. Be careful not to allow misunder-standings to create problems.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a keen, insightful intellect and enjoy debating your views with others who disagree with you. You also love to solve puzzles -- the harder, the better.

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SNIPPETZ®: COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ART HOP INHISTORIC 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 bou-tiques of Historic Downtown Monument stay open from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a celebration featuring art openings, great food, live music and other spe-cial 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 Fab-ric 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 Mar-ketplace, 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.monu-mentarthop.org.

EIGHTH ANNUAL ORCHESTRA CAMPSPONSORED BY FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH IN COLORADO SPRINGSJuly 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, en-semble playing, and orchestral literature. A special guest speaker will present topics addressing the in-fluence of artists in contemporary society. Ty Saltz-giver, 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 TEAThe Hideaway, 3805 Walker Rd. (just E. of 83)

Wed., Aug. 3rd - 12:00 noon untill 2:00A 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

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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 after-noon Ice-cream Social, Sunday Church Service, Seminars, and various historic hikes & walks. Most events & activities are free.

MUSIC BY THE CREEKAugust 18th, September 15th 6 pm - 9 pm “Free Family Event” Bring your chairs and blankets for an evening of local talent Sponsored by Coffee on the Go... For more information (719)646-1063 Calling for Entertainers - if you would like to perform please contact Coffee on the Go... 225 North Gate Blvd, Exit 156A off I-25 At the Western Museum of Mining & Industry

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - USAFA Golf CourseFriday, 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 dormi-tories. 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 busi-ness with pleasure. This shotgun, best ball tourna-ment 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 four-some will receive golf cart for the day; each player will receive range balls, lunch, goodie bag and cus-tom designed golf shirt for the event, so get your foursome lined up and watch the website for further information on how to register.

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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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As a nation, we appear to be getting nervous about retirement. We aren’t sure if

we’ll have enough money, and we don’t know if we’ll be able to retire when we had originally planned. That’s why you may want to review your financial strategy both before and during retirement.

Before we look at some actions you might take, let’s get a sense of how concerned many Americans are about their future:

Less confidence — The percentage of workers who are “not at all confident” about having enough money for a comfortable retirement is now at 27%, according to the 2011 Retirement Confidence Survey, sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. 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.

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

retire.

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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DON’T LET YOUR FINANCIAL

GUARD DOWNDepending on which pundit you listen to,

the news on the economic front still isn’t good. Purchases of homes are still down.

There was a small upward blip in advance of the tax credit for homebuyers coming to an end, but then the figures and prices fell again. Consumer confidence is still down, and not too many people are expecting to buy big-ticket items soon.

Still, if you know where to look and are willing to take small changes as indications of a recover-ing economy, it’s possible to find hope:

• More shipping containers are being processed in ports. More trucking companies are hiring drivers. Stores wouldn’t be ordering merchan-dise unless there was an indication that consum-ers will buy.

• Small local banks in many parts of the country are posting profits again, no longer barely hang-ing on.

• In a survey by Advantage magazine of small business owners comparing 2010 with 2011, fewer owners think we’re still in a recession, a higher number expect revenue to be as good as last year, the majority plan to keep staff and ap-proximately one-quarter even plan to hire.

• Divorce rates are rising again. Think about it: It takes some confidence in the financial aspect of one’s life to file for divorce. There’s the house (Will it sell? Is there any money to divide up?), the prospect of paying alimony (Is there enough job security to make alimony possible?) and the division of assets. The emotional aspect should be included here: If it’s perceived that the bad

financial times are over, maybe having a partner isn’t as important now.

Even if the news were all bad, it’s still possible to live a secure and contented life in spite of the economic news.

Your own money plan should continue as it has for the past few years. Your goal should be to spend as little as possible. Save every dollar you can, ideally in an interest-bearing account, until you have your rainy day fund. You should know within $10 what your actual bills are each month. Keep credit-card debt low or nonexistent so you’re not spending money on interest and fees. Take care of your health, reduce stress and get exercise daily. Focus on friends and family, and look for free activities. Keep your vehicle in good shape to avoid expensive repairs.

Just don’t let down your financial guard -- not yet.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personal-ly answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

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THE MARRIAGE ZONE:CHILD

SUPPORT

IT’STHELAW!

by Christopher C. Meyer,Attorney at Law, P.C.

By Christopher C. Meyer © August 2006

Child support is calculated according to the Colorado Child Support Guidelines. The amount of child support is a mathemati-

cal calculation based on many factors – the ma-jor factors being the gross income of each par-ent, the number of children, and the number of overnights the children spend with each parent. The basic child support amount is adjusted by various factors such as the cost of health insur-ance for the children.

The following two examples are illustrative:

Ex.1 – Father’s monthly gross income is $4,000 and he pays $250 per month for health insur-ance for two children. Mother’s gross income is $2,500 per month. The children spend ap-proximately 50% of overnights with each parent. Father must pay $121 per month to mother for child support.

Ex.2 – Same as Ex. 1, except children spend only 22% of overnights with father. Father must pay mother $666 per month for child support.

A court can deviate from the guideline amount of child support, but must have good reasons for

doing so.

Child support is an obligation of the parent(s) to support the child(ren). Parents cannot contract to pay no child support. A Court will not ap-prove such a contract absent very unusual cir-cumstances.

Child support terminates when a child reaches age 19 or is emancipated. There are exceptions to the age 19 limit if a child is still in high school.

Child support can be modified if the modifica-tion would result in a 10% or greater change in the amount of child support to be paid.

Failure to pay child support cannot be used to deny a parent visitation (parenting time) with a child.

Child support law is the same as other law. You

must remember that: you may not understand the law; you may not like it; and you may not think its fair; but it’s the law!

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice about your case.

Chris Meyer is an attorney practicing family law in Northern El Paso County. Chris’ law practice is limited to domestic relations cases. Chris has been practicing law since 1977. He is a for-mer prosecutor and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Florida, California and Wisconsin. Chris can be contacted at 719-488-9395. Chris’s website (www.cmeyerlaw.com) has additional divorce and family law information and many other articles.

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