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ature is a beautiful thing that can evoke feelings of peace and serenity in even the most high-strung, stressed-out person. But looks can be deceiving. Nature is also dangerous and potentially deadly, especially for the unprepared hiker or camper. There’s no possible way to anticipate every scenario that you could face while enjoying the outdoors but it is possible to prepare for some of the more common eventualities. As our valued and loyal Snippetz readers, we felt obligated to provide you all with some tips and techniques about how to be safe in the wilderness. We would be nothing without all of you so we can’t have you wandering off and getting lost in the woods!

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NO OFFENSE . . .

OK, we realize that some of the tips and techniques we talk about in this article seem sort of, well, like just plain old common sense. Please don’t be offended by that! The reality is that, sometimes the simplest, most logical thing to do is that last thing on your mind when you’re in a scary, uncomfortable situation like being lost. That said, giving some seemingly obvious tips might inspire someone to take that extra precautionary step, which could end up saving their life. So, bear with us.

• Know the basic geography of the area you’re heading to and bring along a map to decrease your chances of getting lost.

• Get familiar with the edible plants around there. Those plants could be your only source of sustenance. Likewise, avoiding inedible plants could save you from serious medical issues and even death.

• Bring the appropriate tools and supplies for your selected location. Don’t bring snowshoes to the desert, for example. Some basic tools for any situation include your cell phone (in a Ziploc bag to keep it dry), a knife (one with a fixed handle, not a foldable one), a fire steel, some matches, some cordage (like paracord), water purifying tablets, a tin cup and a first aid kit.

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• If you’re heading someplace warm or hot, plan to hike earlier in the day.

On average, 675 people die every year in the United States from heat-related complications.

• The most important part of the body to keep cool is your head. You can fashion a headdress out of a light-colored cloth or shirt to keep the sun off your skin if you don’t have a hat handy.

• If you get overheated, do NOT take off any of your clothing. That increases your chances of dehydration and sunburn. Instead, seek out shade to cool down.

OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COLD • Dress in layers and carry extra synthetic or wool clothing. Cotton traps moisture which can sap your body heat in a cold environment.

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isn’t super cold, from about 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. About 1,000 people die from hypothermia every year in the U.S. • When hiking in a snow-laden area, use a ski pole to test the snow to see if it’s compacted or in layers. If it’s consistent when you push the pole into the snow, it’s probably fine; if it suddenly drops off, that indicates that the snow is layered and is potentially dangerous.

• Keep your extremities as warm as possible and be alert for signs of frostbite. You can tell if frostbite is setting in if your skin goes a waxy, red color, then turns black.

YOU’RE LOST . . .

NOW WHAT? No one ever wants to think that they’ll end up lost when they’re out hiking, but it happens. The best thing to do is to be prepared for how to behave. First and foremost, don’t panic. Allowing panic to overtake you severely interferes with how you think, resulting in careless (and sometimes fatal) mistakes.

Instead, follow the acronym STOP. S = sit down; T = think; O = observe your surroundings; P = prepare for survival by gathering materials.

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If you head lower down, you increase your chances of running into a water source, since water runs downhill.

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Let’s say you’ve resigned yourself to having to make a shelter and stay the night. You see a leaning tree and think that knocking it down might provide some much-needed firewood. Yes, you need firewood, but not from that leaning tree. Why? When a tree is leaning, it is top-heavy and energy is transferred lower into the trunk. When cut or broken, the fibers can split vertically and snap backwards in a quick and violent manner, meaning you could be severely injured. Instead, find branches that are easier to snap off or have already fallen.

start a fire in the light of day than in a panic at sunset. A small fire is easier to keep burning than a big fire and much easier to control as well. Only start a fire if it’s safe to do so; we don’t need another Waldo Canyon/Black Forest incident!

Find a good source of water so you don’t have to deal with dehydration on top of being lost. Look for green vegetation or an area where birds seem to flock to; they like to stick around a fresh water source. A spring is your best source but they’re not always easy to find. A running stream is also a good option but may need purification to be potable. If you must purify your water and don’t have tablets to do so, boiling water for at least three minutes should do the trick.

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Build a shelter to shield yourself from the elements. You can build an A-frame by stacking branches along both sides of a fallen tree. Cover it with brush, leaves or other plants to help insulate it. You can also stuff leaves inside your clothing to provide additional insulation if necessary. Laying on a bed of leaves, pine needles, or whatever is around can keep the cold from creeping into you from the ground.

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Follow the thawing directions on the package if using frozen dough.

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SNIPPETZ™ DINING GUIDE Summer Fruit Salad with Quinoa can be served for breakfast with the sweet Poppy Seed Dressing. For a spicy, sweet and savory lunch or as a light summer supper or side dish, serve with the Spicy Chili Vinaigrette.

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he best part of the bounty of summer is the abundance of fresh fruits.

Eating fruit is not only delicious and refreshing, it’s also good for you. Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories. None have cholesterol.

People who eat fruit as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. It also may protect against certain types of cancers, and reduce the risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

Fruits are the source of many essential nutrients that aren’t consumed as much as they should be, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and folate (folic acid).

Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Sources of potassium include bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon and orange juice.

Dietary fiber from fruits helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for proper bowel function, and helps reduce constipation and diverticulosis. Fiber-containing foods such as fruits help us feel full with fewer calories. (Note: Fruit juices contain little or no fiber.)

Folate (folic acid) helps form red blood cells. In women of childbearing age, folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects, spina bifida and anencephaly during fetal development.

My recipe for fruit salad is combined with quinoa to make it a healthier and more versatile dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Quinoa is native to Bolivia and is a relative of Swiss chard, spinach and beets. It comes in three varieties (whole grain white, red and black) and is gluten free and packed with nutritional benefits.

Quinoa also is a complete protein, which means it provides all nine essential amino acids necessary for good health. Your body can’t produce these nutrients itself, so you have to get them frequently through food.

Just one cup contains 8 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, plus significant amounts of iron, magnesium, folate and heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids.

1 1/3 cup water 2/3 cup quinoa (whole grain white, red or black varieties) 2 cups sweet cherries, stemmed 1/2 pound watermelon, cut in small wedges 4 small plums, pitted and cut into wedges 1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and sliced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint Poppy Seed Dressing or Spicy Chili Vinaigrette

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The big news, however, for those of us who aren’t fans of exercise, is that 15 minutes a day, five days a week, is a good target for seniors.

That can include swimming, riding a bike, brisk walking, dancing, ping-pong, badminton -- anything that gets you moving for 15 minow this is one piece of re- utes. search I can really get behind: Exercising less than Granted, that 15 minutes a day (or the recommended 30 minutes a day 75 minutes per week) only gets you still has benefits. a 22 percent lower risk for mortality, but it’s a start. My theory: Once Until now, 30 minutes a day (or 150 we start with that 15 minutes, we’re minutes a week) of moderate exer- likely to increase it a little at a time. cise has been the gold standard. It Bump that up a few minutes per was shown to reduce the average day, and we can raise that to a 51 risk of death by 30 percent. How- percent lower risk. ever, new research has shown that the recommended level of exercise didn’t consider the needs and health Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot of seniors -- more than 60 percent personally answer reader questions, of whom weren’t up to doing that but will incorporate them into her colmuch exercise (and were therefore umn whenever possible. Write to her in likely to be discouraged from trying care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853at all).

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year after we lost Eric Shinseki, probably the best Department of Veterans Affairs secretary we’ve ever had, what’s been accomplished at the VA? Answers: Not much.

House Speaker John Boehner recently had scathing remarks for the VA. He said, for example, that only one employee involved in the nationwide hidden wait list scandal has been let go.

Boehner had to backtrack and rethink that. He conceded that some retired with benefits, got transfers or took paid leave, so, strictly speaking, the number of people dumped is higher than one.

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ildew? But we live in Colorado! Our semi-arid climate hardly seems like somewhere mildew would thrive.

Yet if you have seen it then you know you’ve got it and during an especially dry season it can be a problem. Powdery Mildew can be severe in warm dry climates. Sound familiar? Yeah warm and dry sounds like our year so far and that white powdery look on your plants isn’t exactly desirable. The spore does need humidity in order to germinate. So it is commonly found in crowded or overgrown areas and is more common in the shade. The mildew is also host specific, so it cannot survive without the right host plant. In Colorado hosts include Lilac, Ash, Roses, Virginia Creeper, Lupine, and Squash and Cucumbers, among others.

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Compare and contrast that to the assessment of our new VA secretary, Robert McDonald, former president and CEO of the consumer products company Procter & Gamble. He says that over 900 employees have been fired, 60 specifically in relation to the wait list scandal. Real numbers were more like 75 people investigated and eight fired. He later claimed he misspoke.

overhead watering and make a new habit of watering at the base of your plants if powdery mildew is a problem. If your plant is overcrowded, a light pruning will increase air circulation and help reduce infection.

In the fall remove as much of the infected parts of the plant as possible and destroy them. Do not compost!

Composting can lead to the disease spreading and encourage it to over winter. And as soon as it is apparent that you have an infection eliminate any applications of nitrogen so you don’t stress the plant further. This also limits the production of new succulent growth that is more susceptible to the disease.

If cultural practices alone do not work, then pairing them with the application of a fungicide might be necessary. Sulfur, neem oil and potassium bicarbonate are a few common ones to look for. And when shopping for plants that are known to be susceptible to powdery mildew, look for resistant varieties.

So what can you do about it? There There are usually several to choose are several cultural practices that from. when paired with a fungicide can yield good results. First it is good to ditch the habit of watering the leaves of your plants. Even though the spore does not need water to Macie McCord infect the plant, frequent overhead McCord’s Garden Center watering can create enough humid& Landscaping ity for the spores to germinate and 719-375-3573 can lead to infection from many other diseases. So let the rain do all the

Boehner says that Congress gave the VA more than $16 billion (that’s with a “B”) to fix the problems of long waits for appointments by opening new clinics, starting up the new Choice program and hiring more medical staff.

McDonald said that wait times were down by 18 percent.

The reality: The number of veterans waiting more than 90 days for an appointment at VA clinics has doubled.

Sad to say, the new VA secretary has some problems. It doesn’t help that he told a homeless veteran that he had been in “special forces.” McDonald and VA public relations had to jump in later and say that, no, McDonald wasn’t ever in the special operations forces. He finished Ranger training and left the Army.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What two nations does the 38th parallel divide?

2. BUSINESS: What beer company is headquartered in Golden, Colorado?

3. HISTORY: The Jacobins were a radical group of which movement?

4. MOVIES: When was “The Muppet Movie” released?

5. MUSIC: What rock group had a hit with the single “Message in a Bottle”?

6. SPORTS: When was the last year the Dodgers played in Brooklyn?

7. COMICS: In the “Archie” comics, which of Archie’s girlfriends had blond hair?

8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which presidents’ faces are on Mount Rushmore?

9. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, what was the name of the hunter who was killed by his own hounds?

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1. Who was the first player to hit 100 or more home runs for three different major-league teams?

2. Four different pitchers won at least 20 games in a season for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1960s. Name three of them.

3. When was the last time before 2013 that Clemson beat Georgia in a college football game?

4. Name the four Golden State coaches who led the Warriors to at least one 50-win season.

5. Who was the first hockey player to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated?

6. In 2014, goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon became the oldest soccer player (43) in World Cup history. For which country did he play?

10. ASTRONOMY: How often does Mercury orbit the Sun?

7. When was the last time before 2015 (Deontay Wilder, WBC title) that an American won a major heavyweight boxing championship?

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BIBLE TRIVIA

1. Who had a hit with “It Hurts To Be in Love”?

2. Name the Bobby Lewis hit that was used in the 1978 “Animal House” soundtrack.

3. What song was released by all of these: Brian Hyland (1962), Gary Lewis and the Playboys (1968) and Bobby Vinton (1972).

4. Which rock group released the “Demons and Wizards” album?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Goodbye, Norma Jean, Though I never knew you at all, You had the grace to hold yourself, While those around you crawled.”

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

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2. In Esther 2, what was Hegai “the keeper of” regarding King Ahasuerus? Holy Grail, Weapons, The women, Grain of the fields 3. What New Testament person was the “voice of one crying in the wilderness”? Judas, Jude, Jehovah, John the Baptist 4. From Proverbs 22, what is bound up in the heart of a child? Foolishness, Mischief, Love, Rebellion 5. In biblical times, what were small copper coins called? Pennies, Shekels, Mites, Paschals 6. From Judges 10, who had 30 sons who rode 30 donkeys? Elijah, Jair, Ezekiel, Job (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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3) John the Baptist

5. The Police

4) Foolishness

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7. Betty 8. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt 9. Actaeon

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10. About 88 Earth days

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SPORTS QUIZ

FLASH BACK

1. Reggie Jackson, with the A’s (269 homers), Yankees (144) and Angels (123).

2. Don Drysdale (1962, ‘65), Sandy Koufax (‘63, ‘65, ‘66), Bill Singer (‘69) and Claude Osteen (‘69).

3. It was 1990.

4. Al Attles (twice), Mark Jackson, Steve Kerr and Don Nelson (twice).

5. Jean Beliveau of the Montreal Canadiens, in 1956.

6. Colombia.

7. Shannon Briggs won the WBO heavyweight title in 2006.

1. Gene Pitney, 1964. Neil Sedaka was supposed to record the song, and he did, but his record company wouldn’t let it be released because Sedaka hadn’t recorded it in their studio.

2. “Tossin’ and Turnin’,” recorded in 1961.

3. “Sealed With a Kiss,” Hyland rereleased the song in 1975.

4. Uriah Heep, in 1972. Legend says the gatefold album cover contained an erotic image.

5. “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, in 1973, in honor of Marilyn Monroe. In 1997, John rewrote the song (called “Goodbye England’s Rose”) as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, upon her death.

SNIPPETZ™ COMICS AND ENTERTAINMENT New York was named. Even France got in on the action: When explorer Robert de la Salle claimed a large chunk of territory for France in 1682, he named it Louisiana, after King Louis XIV.

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• It was Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, who made the following sage observation: “The first human who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization.”

• Many people make provisions in their wills for their pets; it’s the compassionate thing to do. Singer Dusty Springfield went a bit further than most, though; she specified that her cat was to be fed only imported baby food.

• For a nation based on a foundation of democracy, the U.S. certainly has a lot of states (that were originally colonies, of course) named for British royalty. The state of Virginia, for instance, was named for Queen Elizabeth I, known as the “Virgin Queen”; and Georgia was named in honor of King George II. King Charles II got both North and South Carolina, while the Duke of York and Albany -- later King James II -- was honored when the state of

• Sissy Spacek was originally considered for the role of Princess Leia in the iconic 1977 film “Star Wars,” but she turned it down, paving the way for Carrie Fisher to play Luke Skywalker’s twin. Interestingly, the year before, Carrie Fisher had been offered the title role in the horror flick “Carrie”; when she declined, Sissy Spacek stepped in.

• If you’re planning a trip to California this summer, you might want to keep in mind that in that state, it’s illegal for a woman to drive while wearing a housecoat. *** THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “Hell is paved with good Samaritans.”

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HONEY-GLAZED SALMON IS FAST, NUTRITIOUS

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hopping for salmon at your local fish market or grocery store can be a real-life geography lesson for your kids, so be sure to take them along. Alaska, Maine, Chile, Norway -- the places of origin read like a world atlas as you check out the signs and labels. Spin a globe when you get home and discover together where your dinner was swimming.

Besides sharpening geography skills, this good-for-you fish -- rich in hearthealthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals -- is also super easy to prepare.

All this makes a family hungry!

Here’s our favorite recipe, made with a sweet honey glaze that young sous chefs can stir up. Top with chopped nuts or herbs from your garden, and roast in a hot oven while the table is being set, napkins are slipped into rings and beverages are poured.

HONEY GLAZED SALMON FILLETS 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons honey Salt, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray 3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet. Sprinkle with salt.

4. Pour olive oil and honey into a small bowl, and stir to combine well.

Spoon the mixture generously over fillets. Press nuts on top or sprinkle with herbs.

5. Bake in oven until completely cooked through, about 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes readily with tip of a fork. Use spatula to transfer to dinner plates.

6. Serve hot over salad greens that have been tossed with a light vinaigrette and topped with thin lemon slices, or set a lemon wedge to the side. Serves 4.

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TIP: As summer approaches, serve with fresh grilled peaches for a tasty, sweet, modern side.

To prepare, cut two almost-ripe peaches in half. Let kids remove the pits and brush the cut sides with the honeyolive-oil mixture before coating the salmon.

Spray a grill pan with cooking spray, and place halves cut-side down on medium heat on your stove for 5 to 7 minutes, or until grill marks appear. Flip over to rounded side for an additional minute. Set on dinner plates with salmon and salad. *** 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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More information at www.sonsofitalypp.com VFW MEETING Sundance Mountain Lodge Carson Room 3rd Tuesday of the Month 6pm.

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

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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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2ND MON PHOTO EXHIBIT NIGHT • PALMER DIVIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS Tri Lakes Art Center, 304 Hwy 105,

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Great fellowship and programs.

All are welcome. Visitors eat free.

Contact Bob Hayes, 481-9693 www.monumenthillkiwanis.org PALMER LAKE ART GROUP presents Color Splash Fine Art Show at Tri Lake Center for the Arts 304 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133 June 2 – June 27, 2015-Show Times: Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Open Reception: Friday, June 5th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm For further information please visit our website at www.palmerlakeartgroup.com or email plaginfo@palmerlakeartgroup.com THE PALMER LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY invites the public on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 7:00 PM to the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133, for a presentation on trains that travelled Ute Pass. Mel McFarland will discuss some of the trains that travelled the Pass from the late 1800s to the 1970s.

TRI-LAKES LIONS CLUB GOLF TOURNEY at Monument Hill Country Club June 19th 2015 8am - 2pm Lions Club fund raiser for local Tri-Lakes vision & health assistance also including community service projects in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the Tri-Lakes area

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GRADUATION A BIT OF ADVICE

ongratulations! Making it through high school, college and for some of you graduate school wasn’t easy, but you did do it. My hat is off to you and to a job well done. Now where do you go from here? Most of you will be entering the workforce. Your education has provided you with the skill sets that you will need to succeed. You will be paid well for what you do, but what will you do with the money you earn?

Here is my advice to help you put a handle on your financial life.

PAY YOURSELF FIRST Let me repeat: pay yourself first. Before you pay the rent, buy groceries or go shopping – before you spend a dime. Pay yourself first. The secret to financial success is simple: pay yourself first. Make the commitment, now, to invest a portion of your income for the long term and never touch it until you are ready to retire. A great place to start is 10% of your paycheck, though 15% would be even better.

If your employer provides a 401(k) plan, take advantage of it, if not, set up a systematic investment plan with a good equity income mutual fund company. When you make long-term investing your first bill and pay it automatically you avoid entirely the trap of spending and then trying to save what’s left.

BUILD AN EMERGENCY FUND Whether it’s a car repair, a veterinary bill, a friend’s destination wedding or whatever, stuff happens and it usually costs money. To avoid the financial surprises that can wreak havoc on your finances, build an emergency fund. A good target is 3 to 6 months of your household expenses. That can be a tall order but, like your long-term savings, if you commit a percentage of your wages, you will be amazed at how much you can accumulate over a short period of time.

INSURE YOUR EARNING POWER Right now your most valuable financial asset is your ability to earn an income – protect it. If you had a goose that laid golden eggs I suspect you would do everything in your power to make sure that nothing happened to the goose. Well, you are the goose and your ability to make money is the golden egg. What happens if you are no longer able to earn an income? How do the bills get paid? That’s the role of disability insurance – to provide money when

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you can’t. Oftentimes employers provide disability insurance as part of their benefit package. If that option is not available to you, I would encourage you to seek individual coverage. Protect the golden goose.

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If you’re like most graduates, in order to make it through school, you piled on the debt, in the form of student loans. If you let them, they will haunt for years to come.

Develop a plan to pay off those loans as quickly as possible and stay out of debt.

Debt is the single biggest detriment to your financial success. Don’t take on debt and don’t cosign for the debt of anyone else.

Develop the attitude that if you can’t afford to pay cash you really don’t need it.

SPEND THE REST I bet you didn’t see that coming. Life was meant to be enjoyed. You worked hard to get to where you’re at and in order to continue your success you can expect to continue to work hard. You can also expect to be compensated for that work. Once you have your financial house in order, enjoy the fruit of your labor. You have earned it.

No one knows what the future will hold.

However, I can guarantee that there are surprises on the horizon – both good and bad. For those who have readied themselves, who have put their financial houses in order, they are prepared to weather the storms when they come and to take advantage of the opportunities when they present themselves. Only you can determine your financial success. Again congratulations on a job well done.

THE PALMER LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

“…husband all the food of the coming good years … that the land may not perish in the famine!” Genesis 40:35-36

TRAINS IN UTE PASS

Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial PlannerTM practitioner specializing in Christian values based financial planning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@chuckmahercfp.com, locally at (719) 481-0549.

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he Palmer Lake Historical Society invites the public on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 7:00 PM to the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133, for a presentation on trains that travelled Ute Pass.

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Mel McFarland will discuss some of the trains that travelled the Pass from the late 1800s to the 1970s.

The well-known railroads through the pass were the Colorado Midland Railway, which ran from Colorado City to the mines in Leadville and Aspen, and later the Midland Terminal Railway, which connected Divide with Cripple Creek.

However, there were other railroads that travelled Ute Pass, including a wandering caboose or two!

Mel McFarland is a Native of Colorado Springs and grew up “in the shadow of the remains of the Colorado Midland.” He is the author of The Midland Route: A Colorado Midland Guide and Data Book, and is a popular speaker, artist, photographer, and model railroader.

This event is free to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit our website at www.palmerdividehistory.org.

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