LAKEPORT
Hospice Services Presents 7th Annual Hike for Hospice
Hospice Services of Lake County is excited to present the 7th annual Hike for Hospice, a fundraising and friend-raising event, on Saturday, June 11, starting at 9 a.m., at Highland Springs Park. Hikers and walkers who want to participate in the hike are encouraged to pre-register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hsolcp2p , call (707) 263.6222, or register on the day of the hike. Each hiker 12 years and older is asked to donate $10 for registration, and a $25 donation qualifies hikers for a an event T-shirt.
Hikers or teams of hikers are encouraged to have family and friends sponsor their hikes by donating to Hospice Services of Lake County. Participants may invite their supporters to go online and donate on their behalf, or they may collect donations and bring them to the event as they check in to hike. Hikers will start their trek after checking in by 9 a.m. at Highland Springs Park, 3600 E. Highland Springs Road, with an anticipated end time of 10:30 a.m. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. at the picnic area near the reservoir. Hikers may choose one of four expertly marked hiking trails by trailblazer Kim Riley. Trails are one, two, three or 4.5 miles long. Hikes range from very gentle to a bit more challenging.
As hikers return, the fun continues with refreshments, lively music and awards given in categories such as “most money raised by an individual and team” and “most creatively dressed individual/team.” Creative apparel is highly encouraged.
This event is supported by many generous sponsors committed to the compassionate care provided by Hospice Services including Calpine, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lake County Tribal Health and VanDerWall Engineering. Highland Springs Park is off Highway 29 past the Lampson Field Airport. Donations from this event will support the Wings of Hope children’s programs and serve the special needs of Hospice patients. For more information, to register to hike or to sponsor a hiker, go to www.lakecountyhospice.org, or email bhavrilla@lakecountyhospice.org, or call (707) 263-6222.
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FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
Money tip for students, June 2022
Being familiar with how credit scores work is important information for students, according to KHEAA.
Your credit score is a three-digit number that has a long-lasting effect on your buying power. You want to build a good credit score so you can tap into resources to buy a car or house, or if you have another expensive need. A good credit score can open doors, but a bad one can make all transactions or loans more difficult and expensive. That’s why it’s important to learn how credit scores work and how they can affect your lifestyle.
Although there are several scoring methods, the most widely accepted one comes from FICO. Your FICO score ranges from 300 to 850. These items make up your FICO score:
- 35 percent is based on your payment history. Early payments will have a higher number than on-time payments, which will have a higher score than late payments.
- 30 percent is based on outstanding debt. This outstanding debt is how much you owe on loans, mortgages, credit cards, etc. Having a lot of credit cards can hurt your score, especially if you’re near your borrowing limit.
- 15 percent is based on the length of time you have had credit. The longer you have been borrowing and making payments on time, the better your score.
- 10 percent is based on new credit. Opening several new accounts will have a negative effect on your score. Also, the more inquiries you have on your credit report in a year, the lower your score will be.
- 10 percent is based on the types of credit you currently have. It helps to have a mix of loan types. If you have a credit card, an installment loan will even out the credit.
KHEAA is a public, non-profit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents.
In addition, KHEAA disburses private Advantage Education Loans on behalf of its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information, visit advantageeducationloan.com.
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KELSEYVILLE
Fiddler’s Jam this month on Sunday
The next Fiddlers’ Jam is scheduled for Sunday, June 5. Music goes from noon to 2 p.m. at the Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum located at 9921 Soda Bay Rd (Hwy 281) Kelseyville. Stage Stop Hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We look forward to being together again in the barn for good old-fashioned fun at the June Fiddler’s Jam. This festive afternoon of great music is provided by members of the Northern California Old Time Fiddler’s Association and guests. Enjoy clapping along to classic songs and purchase delicious food such as pie and barbecue, plus beer and wine.
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