The IRS is coming – eventually – for the money in your 401(K) or Traditional IRA.

As a result, people who think they have $500,000 or $1 million stashed away for retirement will learn they have less than they realized once they start withdrawing the money and have to pay taxes on those withdrawals.

“It’s not enough to simply save money and grow an IRA and 401(K),” says Troy Bender, president and CEO of Asset Retention Services Inc. 

Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”

That Romans verse reminds me that it seems that grief is more painful in weeks that follow death. I suppose because one realizes that it really is real. Thank you, to the people who have continued to send cards or speak greetings of comfort following Bonnie’s death. We do appreciate the kindness of our friends.

As a young person I did my share of camping. In fact, it was one of my favorite activities. I would stuff everything I needed into a backpack, hike to a spot, toss up a tent and camp. 

Sometimes I would sleep in the back of my truck. I even rode my horse into the backcountry and slept under the stars. Of course, I was young, and my body was nimble and it recovered quickly. Today, as a “mature” adult, my ideas of camping have changed a little. 

There’s something so satisfying about getting out of bed when the world is still dark and quiet and resting. Making the coffee gives us time to scratch and think. Well, scratch, anyway. Most of that thinking will start after about the third cup of coffee.

• Earthquake Strikes Northwest Colorado Saturday
• Cooking at Home - Basic Tomato Sauce
• Birthdays & Anniversaries
• Cheyenne Kiowa Lincoln Early Childhood Council Training

15 Years Ago

April 4, 2003

An emergency arises and you call 9-1-1 for help, but you don’t know what to tell the dispatcher because you’ve suddenly forgotten your address. Being prepared can help eliminate some of the stress that sets in during emergencies. National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week and 9-1-1 Education Month serve as important reminders that being prepared can make all the difference!

MOCKERS

“A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.” Proverbs 15:12

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING

February 27, 2018

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on February 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bransgrove Building Meeting Room.

District Board members present were: Mary Eikner, Sylvia Shields, Cathryn Anderson, Priscilla Waggoner, and Robert Woods.