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Organizing Back to School Finances Summertime is winding down and families are gearing up for the chaos that is associated with back to school. According to the National Retail Federation, last year consumers spent an average of $688.62 on back to school expenses for their children.That did not include other expenses that pop up throughout the year. With many families struggling, having to shell out that amount of money could put a strain on their finances that might be difficult to overcome.“This is the perfect time to sit down and map out a strategy to help you organize your financial obligations for the year,” states Jana Castanon spokesperson for Apprisen. “Get the kids involved in the discussion. It is important that they understand there are limited funds and compromises might need to be made.” Apprisen offers some sugges-
tions to get started. Create a Budget Consider all the expenses you might incur for the whole year extra-curricular activities, pictures, special events, fieldtrips, fundraisers, etc. Open a special account where you can deposit money each paycheck and then you would have it available when the expense comes up.
Limit the number of extra-curricular activities your child participates in or purchase equipment at garage sales or second hand stores. In the case of special events, like dances, have a set amount you are willing to pay and then let your child decide how to spend it. Have your child chip in some of their money to cover any “extras” they may want. Back to School Shopping Search for left over supplies from last year. Do you really need all of the items listed in the quantities that are suggested? Prioritize the list by the supplies you must buy now and things that could wait until later. Take advantage of tax free weekends and coupons. Use phone apps and online websites to do comparison shopping.
Before walking out the door, have a plan on where you are going to go and how much you are going to spend. “It is a good idea to let your child decide how to divide up the budgeted amount,” continues Castanon. “They may be happy with using the same backpack from last year because they really want the more expensive notebook. The more control they have over these decisions, the better prepared they will be for adulthood.” Apprisen, a national nonprofit credit counseling agency, has been helping consumers manage their finances and get out of debt for over 55 years. Visit us: www.Apprisen.com. Like us: www.facebook.com/Apprisen. Tweet us: www.twitter.com/Apprisen.
Gala event to celebrate State’s Coal Mining Community Singer-songwriter John Ellison among those to be honored
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HUNTINGTON - Miners, community members and others connected withthestate’s coalminingindustrywill gather at Tamarack in Beckley on Thursday, Oct. 3, for the 2013 Miners’ Celebration—agalareceptionanddinner to celebrate the past, present and futureofWestVirginia’s coalminingenterprise. Accordingtoorganizers,thepurpose oftheannualeventistorecognizethose who play a role in the success of the state’s miningenterprise.Thecommunity focus of this year’s event is McDowell County and its coal mining heritage. “Many of our graduates find employment inWestVirginia’s mining industry, which depends upon thousands of individuals in a number ofdifferentroles,”saidDr.TonySzwilski, chairman of the event planning committeeanddirectorofMarshallUniversity’s Center for Environmental, Geotechnical and Applied Sciences. “Everypersonwhoworksintheindustry—whethertheyareasafetyengineer,
miner, environmental professional or equipment supplier—contributes to eachtonofcoalproduced,asdocountlesscommunityleaders,educatorsand miningfamilies. “The mining industry owes its successtoeveryoneofthem.Thiseventis intended to honor and recognize the contributionsofeveryoneinvolvedand to spotlight McDowell County’s long history in mining. Last year’s celebrationwasarousingsuccessandwelook forward to this year’s program being evenbiggerandbetter.” Internationallyrecognizedmusician andsongwriterJohnEllison,whogrew upintheminingcommunityofLandgraff in McDowell County, will be on hand at the event to accept a special “SpiritoftheCoalfields”award.Amemberofthe1960sgrouptheSoulBrothers Six,Ellisonisbestknownforwritingthe song“Some Kind ofWonderful”—one of the most-recorded songs in history. Heisdedicatinghisawardtothememory of his father, who worked in the minesinMcDowellCounty.
“Rocket Boys” author Homer Hickam,whoreceivedlastyear’s“Spirit of the Coalfields” award, will present a new award, the “Homer Hickam Collier Award,” to a working coal miner who epitomizes the spirit, dedication andskillsoftheminingprofession. Conferenceorganizersalsowillpresent“BecauseofYou”awardstoindividuals for their significant contributions toWestVirginia’s coalfields heritage in the following categories: Community Investment,CommunityInvolvement, WomeninMining,SafetyProfessional, Equipment/Technology Innovation, EnvironmentalProfessional,ManagementProfessional,EngineeringProfessionalandEducatoroftheYear. TheCoalHeritageHighwayAuthority/National Coal Heritage Area will present the Nick Joe Rahall Award for Outstanding Achievements in Coal Heritage Preservation, the Coal Heritage Award for Excellence in the Arts, theCoalHeritageMarketingAwardand theCoalHeritageResearchandDocumentationAward.
Thefreereceptionwillbeginat5p.m. intheTamarackatrium.Dinnerandthe awards ceremony, which require a ticket,willbeginat6:30p.m.intheballroom. Tickets for the dinner and awards ceremonyare$50/person.Topurchase tickets,call304-696-4029. For more information about the Miners’ Celebration, visit www.marshall.edu/cegas/events/mcc. TheMiners’CelebrationisacooperativeprojectoftheCenterforEnvironmental, Geotechnical and Applied SciencesatMarshallUniversity;theNational Coal Heritage Area; the United MineWorkersofAmerica;theWestVirginia Coal Association; Strategic Solutions LLC; and the West Virginia Division of Energy, Office of Coalfield CommunityDevelopment. Sponsors include Brickstreet Insurance,MarshallUniversity,StateElectric SupplyCompanyandtheWestVirginia DivisionofEnergy.
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