3 2 3 5 6 9 1 January 19, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com 5 8 8 4 1 2 5 4 3 9 6 Broadcaster Press bpp b Dave Says Thankfulness and boundaries BY DAVE RAMSEY Courtesy of EveryDollar.com Dear Dave, My fiancé and I are getting married in May. He’s a youth pastor, and I’m in grad school. His mom and dad found a home they think we’ll like, and they want to gift us money for a down payment. I’m not sure how I feel about this under our present circumstances. Do you think we should go ahead and accept when I’ll still be in school and we’ll still have debt to pay off? Emily Dear Emily, You need to get to know each other before you buy a house together. I always recommend that young couples rent for a year and concentrate on each other, the new marriage, cleaning up any debts you have, and establishing an emergency fund. Then, after another year or so when you’ve had time to take control of your finances, the idea of looking for a homebecomes much smarter. It sounds like your future in-laws are really generous people. They’re trying to do something nice for you two, but they kind of got out ahead of things with this idea. And in the process, they violated some boundaries in your relationship with your fiancé. My advice is to have a conversation with your fiancé about all this and get on the same page Book 60: Answers You want your son growing up with about what is the the idea that he’s owed money simply smart thing to do. because Sudoku #1 he’s alive. Then the two of Instead, work3out a plan to pay 6 2 7 9 1 8 5 4 you need to have a him commissions. Assign him weekly 3 9 8 4 5 6 2 1 7 loving discussion chores that4are age-appropriate. Then, 1 5 2 7 8 3 9 6 with his parents. when the2work gets3 done, he 1gets paid. 5 6 7 9 4 8 Let him do most of And guess what?1If 8 5 work doesn’t get the 6 3 2 4 7 9 the talking, and say done, he doesn’t6get paid! Not only do 8 3 1 4 2 9 7 5 thank you a lot, but we want to teach a healthy work ethic, let them know you 9 8 4 5 2 7 1 6 3 but we also want him to learn that work both feel it would 7 6 2 Dave creates money. 9 1 3 5 4 8 be best to start out 5 1 3 8 6are some9things a Of course, there 4 7 2 by renting somechild should be expected to do without thing for a year or financialSudoku #3 Everyone needs to reward. so. Then after a lit5 8 2 6 4 1 3 9 tle time has passed, pitch in and7do certain things to help out when2they’re8part9of7a 5 4 But family. tell them if they still want to help with a 6 3 1 once you’ve taught5him 2 8 6 work, down payment you’d both very grateful. 4 9 1 7 3 about I think this approach would be good make sure to also teach 3 1 about the 9 4 7 6 8 5 him 2 for the boundary issues and for your three uses for 2 3 9 1 4 6 7 spendmoney—saving, 8 5 finances! ing, and giving. RAMSEY 1 —Dave Welcome to life Dear Dave, Our son just turned 8 years old. Is it time to start giving him an allowance? Dan Dear Dan, There’s never a time for an allowance, no matter the child’s age. In my mind, that kind of thinking is the best way to plant the seeds of entitlement. 6 4 7 2 5 9 8 Lessons on the basic handling of 7 1 5 9 2 6 8 4 3 money are some of the best teach6 8 5 able moments4you 3 7 have with your can 9 2 1 3 only does it make them more 2 9 1 4 8 6 7 5 child. Not 3 knowledgeable about finances, it helps them learn about life! Sudoku #5 —Dave 8 4 1 2 5 3 6 9 7 3 5 2 6 4 9 1 7 8 EveryDollar is3 a 7simple,2online budg1 9 6 8 4 5 eting tool9that helps1users set a monthly 2 8 5 7 6 3 4 budget and seamlessly4track expenses. 6 7 3 2 9 8 5 1 For more 5information,3go7to9www.every4 1 8 6 2 dollar.com. 8 1 7 9 5 6 2 4 3 4 3 9 7 8 2 5 1 6 2 6 5 4 3 1 9 8 7 Local Response To Obama’s New Gun Legislation By Sarah Wetzel For the Plain Talk As news that President Obama has issued an executive order in an effort to tighten gun control circulated the country, feelings locally are mixed. Some fully support it and would even prefer more restrictions, while others are concerned. “As the second amendment states, ‘...necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed’,” an anonymous Vermillion contributor stated. “The second amendment is what keeps ALL Americans free. I believe the president is overstepping his office by going around congress to pass new laws, rather than enforcing current laws. Just think about it, when new gun laws are passed, who does government officials target with those laws? The gangs and thugs on the streets, or the people they know that will not fight back?” According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) website, the new proposals focus on “new background check requirements that will enhance the effectiveness of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), and greater education and enforcement efforts of existing laws at the state level.” Garrett Bankston of Vermillion sees potential in the executive order though with reservations. “My feelings about background checks is that they are a great concept and tool to prevent criminals from buying guns,” he said. “The problem is the execution and enforcement that bothers me.” Though Bankston stated he hadn’t read the executive action in its original form as of yet, he has read the outlines. “The first issue that I have is the new rule that states if you're in the business of selling firearms, you must be licensed and perform a background check,” he said. “My concern is what classifies as being in the business of selling guns. What if I sell a couple guns to friends who live in South Dakota because I no longer want them? Am I classified as ‘being in the business?’” Another one of Bankston’s concerns is the organization of it all. “Without a gun registry, how is a law enforcement officer able to determine whether a firearm has been purchased before or after this action?” he said. “How are they supposed to determine who the firearm belongs to?” Another problem according to Bankston is the fact that current laws don’t seem to be getting enough attention to merit the creation of more laws. “I am willing to take any background check because I have a clean background,” he said. “The issue that I have is that criminals who attempt to buy guns aren't being prosecuted.” There seems to be no end to the questions that pop up regarding gun control in general. “The majority of gun death occur from suicide,” Bankston pointed out. “Is depression going to be classified as a mental illness? Would being diagnosed with depression interfere with your second amendment right to own or purchase a firearm? If so, will that prevent individuals from pursuing help in order to protect their right?” Sudoku #7 4 7 9 6 1 3 5 2 8 1 8 3 4 5 2 9 6 7 5 9 7 8 major 6 2 Bankston’s4 3 1 frustracontrol 2tion 4 1 3 the gun9 5 is that 6 7 8 3laws6simply7will not be 9 8 4 1 5 2 8enforced 9 5they4seem to 3 1 7 2 as 6 have not been in the past 9 4 8 3 6 1 2 7 5 while thousands die yearly 7 3 1 5 2 4 8 9 6 from unregulated guns on the 5 6 2 7 8 9 3 1 4 streets. “Gun violence isn't brought up until someone strolls into a gun free zone and shoots unarmed people,” he said. “That's what frustrates me.” For more information on Obama’s executive order visit www.ncsl.org and search “PRESIDENT OBAMA’S 2015 EXECUTIVE ACTIONS ON GUN CONTROL.” Get your ad in the.. Classifieds Today! CALL: 624-4429 or FAX: 624-2696 EMAIL: classifieds@plaintalk.net ONLINE: BroadcasterOnline.com DROP BY: 201 W. 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By Bob Mercer State Capitol Bureau PIERRE – People wanting state licenses to be bail bondspersons in South Dakota might have to first submit to a federal criminal background, under a proposed change pending in the state Senate. Fingerprint cards would be submitted to the state Division of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Currently only state background checks are conducted. Senate Bill 38 was scheduled for Senate debate Friday afternoon but was deferred to Tuesday. The legislation also would prohibit bail bondspersons from using their own bonds to get themselves out of custody. And they would be required to notify the state Division of Insurance when they face felony prosecutions. Division director Larry Dieter testified for the changes during the bill’s hearing Thursday by the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee. “We’re trying to protect the public and the industry and to keep bad actors out of the state,” Dieter said. An incident in Sioux Falls last year led to a review of the state laws involving bail bondspersons, he said. The committee voted 7-0 to endorse the bill’s passage. “I think we’re good to go,” Sen. Brock Greenfield, R-Clark, said before the committee vote. “I don’t see any bogeymen in this.” Executive Director Full-Time Openings Overnight DSP Position Day DSP Position Benefits include Free Health Insurance, Free Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, as well as other benefits. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) making a difference in the lives of the people we support. This is a fun and fast paced job that offers something new every day. “Building community resources to create a person centered life” The Vermillion Downtown Cultural Association (VDCA) seeks an individual to serve as an Executive Director for the organization and theater manager for the Coyote Twin and Vermillion Theaters. The role is Bro full-time adcaexcellentine. with steronl pay and incentive structures. com Inquiries should be sent to VDCA President Bill Anderson, bill@mattjensenmarketing.com. Individuals interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to vermilliontheaters@gmail.com. Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online at www.sesdac.org or email Joe Hoose at employment@sesdac.org 1314 E. Cherry St. Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624-4419 EOE MAJESTIC BLUFFS CAREER FAIR January 26th • 2:00pm-6:30pm Avera Majestic Bluffs Lobby 2111 W. 11th, Yankton, SD Walk-in interviews will be conducted for Nursing, CNA, and Cook positions. 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