PEOPLE GO DOWN

Up With People, the ever-bright enthusiastic singing organization founded in 1965 is shutting down. Members paid $14,000 a year each to belong, and the group has five touring troupes. “The group’s 262 employees worldwide will lose their jobs, including 66 at the headquarters north of Denver. The headquarters land and building will be sold to help pay off the group’s $7.3 million in debts and leasing commitments and provide operating cash.” – The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) (AP)