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Nearly 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 Mon-day, Aug. 6 and run for seven days with motor-cycle races and a multitude of other activities for riders of all types and their families. Folks fl ock to the area for up to a week before and two weeks following the rally, equating to a positive fi nancial impact to the area.

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72 YEARS AGOIt all started on Aug. 14, 1938 when the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in-troduced the Rally with a one-day event. There were 9 participants that fi rst 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 jump-ing, 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 fi rst name.

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

MORE ABOUT THEJACKPINE GYPSIES

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

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

ABOUT STURGISSturgis, South Dakota is a small town named after Major Samuel D. Sturgis, a commander at nearby Fort Meade Caval-ry 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.

LOTSA BUCKSSince 1999, the economic impact of the annual Motorcycle Rally has meant be-tween $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.

EVENTSWeeklong motorcycle activities include:

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Motorcross racingHalf-mile raceRamp jumping

Board-wall crashesDrag racesAnd more

There are numerous activities and en-tertainment for everyone including live bands, freedom rides, fi re dancers, ma-chine gun shooting and the Miss Buffalo Chip Beauty Pageant.

GETTIN’ HITCHEDThe 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 dur-ing 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 certifi cate. 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 party-ing can mean a lot of liquor consumed. About 3 million gallons of beer fl ow dur-ing the offi cial weeklong event. The only liquor store in the area is owned by the city of Sturgis.

About 600 tons of trash is produced dur-ing the rally.

JUST A FEW PROBLEMSBringing several hundred thousand peo-ple together in one week can be fun, of course, but can be breeding ground for

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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 fi lm 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 fun-ny), starting John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence and William Macey who take a midlife crisis ride across the country.

Knightriders is about a medieval reenact-ment troupe traveling across the country. A little odd, but nonetheless entertaining.

Released in 1981, the fi lm stars Ed Har-ris, Gary Lahti and Tom Savini.

The Wild One has to be the original mo-torcycle 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.

The Great Escape, starring Steve Mc-Queen, James Garner and Charles Bron-son was released in 1963. The most fa-mous 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 modifi ed 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.

Last but not least, let’s not forget Arnold Schwarzenegger on a Harley in Termina-tor 2: Judgment Day, released in 1991. “I need your clothes, your boots and your mote-ah-cycal.” Add a dirt bike, a big-rig tow truck in a chase scene, and well, you’ve got some real fun!

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1. Be concise and to the point.Do not make an email longer than it needs to be. Remember that reading an email is harder than reading printed communica-tions and a long email can be very dis-couraging to read.

2. Answer all questions, and preempt further questions.An email reply must answer all questions, and preempt further questions. If you do not answer all the questions in the original email, you will receive further emails re-garding the unanswered questions, which will not only waste your time but also cause considerable frustration.

3. Use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.This is not only important because im-proper spelling, grammar and punctuation give a bad impression of you or your com-pany, it is also important for conveying the message properly. Emails with no full stops or commas are diffi cult to read and can sometimes even change the meaning of the text. And, if your program has a spell checking option, why not use it?

4. Make it personal.Not only should the email be personally addressed, it should also include personal or customized content. For this reason auto replies are usually not very effective.

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sponse templates and paste these into your message when you need them.

6. Answer swiftly.People typically send an email because they wish to receive a quick response. If they did not want a quick response they might send a letter. Therefore, each email should be replied to within at least 24 hours, and preferably within the same day. If the email is complicated, just send an email back saying that you have received it and that you will get back to them. This will put the sender’s mind at ease and they will know their email didn’t end up in the “spam” folder.

7. Do not attach unnecessary fi les.By sending large attachments you can an-noy customers and even bring down their email system. Wherever possible try to compress attachments and only send at-tachments when they are productive.

8. Use proper structure and layout.Since reading from a screen is more diffi -cult than reading from paper, the structure and lay out is very important for email messages. Use short paragraphs and blank lines between each paragraph. When mak-ing points, number them or mark each point as separate to keep the overview.

9. Do not overuse the high priority op-tion.We all know the story of the boy who cried wolf. If you overuse the high prior-ity option, it will lose its function when you really need it. Moreover, even if a mail has high priority, your message will come across as slightly aggressive if you fl ag it as “high priority.”

10. Do not write in CAPITALS.IF YOU WRITE IN CAPITALS IT SEEMS AS IF YOU ARE SHOUTING. This can be highly annoying and might trigger an unwanted response in the form of a fl ame mail. Therefore, try not to send any email text in capitals.

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1. ADVERTISEMENTS: What product was advertised in TV ads featuring a cartoon character named Charlie the Tuna?2. BIBLE: How old was David when he become king of Israel?3. LANGUAGE: What dance and mu-sic style from the Portugese lan-guage means “new trend”?4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the airport in Atlanta?5. MUSIC: What was the theme song of country/western singer Gene Au-try?6. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, what was Pegasus’ unique character-istic?7. GOVERNMENT: What U.S. govern-ment agency’s motto is, “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free”?8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the island where Nassau is located in the Bahamas?9. MATH: What is the distance around a polygon?10. TELEVISION: What was the name of Angus MacGyver’s employer in the “MacGyver” drama series?

1. In 2010, Ryan Braun became the third Milwaukee Brewer to have three consecutive 100-RBI seasons. Name the fi rst two.2. Who was the last A.L. pitcher be-fore 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 fi ve times?6. The fi rst 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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New DVD Releases forWeek of August 6, 2012

PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Lorax” (PG) -- The classic tale by Dr. Seuss has been reimagined in 3D, for reasons that have little to do with defend-ing trees from the voracious book industry. The whimsical story of the lonely creature who looked after the environment has be-come a colorful musical with a host of ce-lebrity voices.Even as a kid, I can never remember going through a Dr. Seuss storybook and yearn-ing 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 Japa-nese occupation. The fi lm offers incred-ible visuals -- the natural landscape is gor-geous, 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 (Mar-shall 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 ques-tions, he enrolls in the most liberal cam-pus he can fi nd, 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 alien-ated from their core beliefs. The fi lm looks at these burning issues through the lens of beer goggles and (PG-13, remember) col-lege antics.

DOG OF THE WEEK“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

suit, and the next thing you know this pasty dullard is seducing every married woman in town.Somehow, these well-off, intelligent Pa-risian 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, manip-ulative Casanova, the leading ladies have the challenge of falling for a chiseled bar of soap.

TV RELEASES“Grimm: Season One”

“Gunsmoke: The Sixth Season Vol. 1”“Garrow’s Law: Series 3”

“Parenthood: Season Three”“My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic:

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. 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 exis-tence.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.

1. StarKist tuna2. 30 years old3. Bossa nova

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8. New Providence9. Perimeter

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1. Richie Sexson (2001-03) and Prince Fielder (2007-

09).

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.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A strong so-cial 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.

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 oppor-tunity is also about to turn up.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A bit of hard-headed 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 oppor-tunities 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) Con-gratulations. A new personal relationship thrives as you learn how to make room in your busy life for this wonderfully warm and exciting emotional experience.

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.

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 Decem-ber 21) Good times dominate your aspect. So why not have a party to celebrate a loved one’s success? And do invite that special per-son 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 your-self 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 fi nally much more stable these days, so you can restart the process of meeting your well-planned goals with fewer chances of in-terruption or delay.

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These simple tips will help you getthrough that oh-so-stressful fresh-man year, and maybe even makean impression!!www.wikihow.com/Start-Your-Freshman-Year-in-High-School-the-Right-Way/and www.wikihow.com/Survive-Your-Freshman-Year-in-High-School/ are Websites with Tips for HighSchool Freshman.

These websites are a survival guideto help freshmen in high school tobecome prepared for the most excit-ing time in their lives. We've allwondered to ourselves that fatefulfirst day of high school, "How do Imake the right friends?" or "How doI make the right friends to have agood reputation and become popu-lar?" Well, here’s some advice frompeople who have been through it.

Here is a Websites written by Dede,specifically for girls. Dede writes:"I'm guessing most of you are herebecause you're about to start highschool. …and you're a bit nervous.

Or, you might just need a refreshercourse on navigating the trials andtribulations of l'ecole secondaire!Well, don't worry girls, I'm here tohelp! I've created this blog so I canpost advice for all of you who arefreaking out about starting highschool. I'll be posting tips and hintson how to deal with all sorts ofissues; everything from finding aplace to sit at lunch to staying true toyourself and dealing with peer pres-sure, drugs, and sex. If you're con-fused and frustrated, or just needsomeone to talk to, feel free to con-tact me. (: " Go to: http://high-schoolhelpforgirls.blogspot.com/

Being a "Teen" and "Raising a Teen"are two things I've done and sur-vived and have no wish to do again.But we all become teens at somepoint, and most likely most of us willsomeday raise a teen, so the morehelp and advice we can get the bet-ter. I've spent many hours pouringover Parenting Teens with Love andLogic by Jim Fay and Foster W.Cline, M.D. They have a websitewww.LoveAndLogic.com theycover how to lovingly and logicallydeal with issues like curfew, borrow-ing the car, dating, drugs, home-work, talking-back, etc.

Teen Help is a website for teens,parents, and professionals.www.teenhelp.com They includeinformation on parenting teenagerswithal types of issues. Their sitefeatures a unique newsletter, arti-cles, and a full glossary of terms.They will be launching a parent sup-port forum as well as a teen discus-sion forum.

www.faithpermeatinglife.com/2011/08/dear-freshman-15-tips-for-surviving-and.html OK, I realize this is a long webaddress to type in, but TOTALLYworth it. Surviving your Freshmanyear in High School, from aChristian perspective. FaithPermeating Life is a Christian Blogcover life issues. Here's what theysay about their Blog: About thisBlog -- Faith as it's lived everyday…Real life, real love, real com-mon sense…A place for honest dis-cussion, respectful disagreement,sharing stories, and learning fromone another. Please join the conver-sation!

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...BRING CHRIST INTO OUR FINANCIAL LIVES

A DIFFERENT LOOKAT LIFE INSURANCE

There is a lot of confusion surround-ing life insurance. Given the vari-ety of products, it can become an

arduous task to determine which is best. An approach I prefer is to fi rst understand the needs.

If there is no fi nancial need, in most cases, there is little reason for owning life insur-ance. However, if there are people or or-ganizations fi nancially 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 fi rst are the “if I die” needs; those immediate and often temporary obliga-tions 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 fi nancial obligations that would have otherwise been paid for through your income.

The second are the “when I die” needs.

These are of a much more permanent na-ture. Will pension, annuity or social secu-rity income need to be replaced? Is there a dependent adult child that needs to be cared for? What about fi nal expense, the cost of settling the estate and taxes? Are there legacy plans for your church, a fa-vored charity or school? “When I die” needs are those that are with you through-out your life, oftentimes increasing as we get older.

Life insurance, when used effectively, will provide the cash when money is needed most. Unfortunately, far too often, many choose the wrong insurance for their pur-poses. To guarantee that the funds are available when money is needed, it is primary to pair your needs with the right type of insurance.

Term life insurance has been designed specifi cally for those “if I die” needs. It is cheap and it is fi nite. Cheap at least in the early years, but, as we get older, it be-comes more and more expensive. Finite in that it is purchased for a fi xed period, 10 years, 20 years, even one year. For a family, a 20 year term policy could well provide affordable fi nancial protection until the youngest child is well into col-lege. The term would end about the same time as the need.Permanent life insurance, such as whole

life and universal life, is designed to be there when you die. It is effective at pro-viding for those more permanent needs. Initially, it is more expensive than term insurance; however the cost does not in-crease with age, and as long as the premi-um is paid, it will stay in force, never ex-piring. There is also the added benefi t of building a cash value which can be used for other needs - supplementing retire-ment income or long term care expenses.

By choosing the right life insurance poli-cy – matching the policy with your needs – you can assure that money will be avail-able when it is needed by those you care about most.

“If anyone does not provide for his own relatives and especially for members of

his immediate family, he has denied the faith: he is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8

Chuck Maher is a registered representa-tive with Wilbanks Securities, Inc. He is a Certifi ed Financial Planner® practitioner specializing in Christian value based fi nan-cial planning and investing. Chuck can be reached at [email protected] lo-cally at (719)481-0549.

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