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Haveteens?Aretheyal- ways hitting you up for money? The next time they come sweetly beseech- ing you for cash, place this book, "The Motley Fool Invest- ment Guide for Teens: 8 Steps to Having More Money Than Your Parents Ever Dreamed Of," in their hands. These financially savvy authors, creators of the award-winning site Fool, came up with this hip, funny and right-on book. Unlike their other great reads, though, this one is geared to teens. The Brothers Gardner give teens the wherewithal to make some serious money by the age of 21. There are numerous testi- monials by teens who have followed the Fools' ad- vice and have built up im- pressive portfolios! These are not rich kids dipping into daddy's till, either. For the most part, they are high school kids work- ing part time. The differ- ence between them and their peers who work and never seem to have a dime is that these kids are in- vesting in the stock mar- ket, not blowing all their hard-earned cash on the latest Jay-Z CD or trendy footwear. The authors do a great job of getting teens ex- cited about saving money. That alone is worth the price of the book. Start- ing off by helping them set goals, they explain the glo- ries of compounded inter- est. Your teen is reminded that by setting goals he can achieve his dreams. No goal is too large or too small; whether it's to re- tire at age 40, pay for col- lege, buy a car or a cool stereo, this book will con- vince your teen that he can realize his dreams. After firing up your child's enthusiasm, the authors explain the vir- tues of working. They offer some fine ideas for your child to brainstorm when it comes to getting a job. They encourage teens to tap into their areas of in- terest and look for ways to create a job from that (see chapter 2). Chapter 3 gives a wide- eyed look at the reali- ties of life out on their own. Remember how lit- tle you knew about the "real world" before you left your parents' home? Most teens don't have a clue how much it costs to pay for rent, groceries, car expenses, insurance, etc. Chapter 4 steers your teen away from huge fi- nancial blunders, namely: smoking (a one-pack- a-day habit is roughly $1,095 a year), gambling, lotteries, bad purchase decisions and the D-word (debt). The rest of the book is a goldmine of information on how to start invest- ing. That's where the real money is — making money work for you. The Fools can teach your kid to in- vest with confidence even with just a little startup money. Throughout the book are dozens of testimoni- als and advice from smart- as-a-whip kids who have successfully tested the au- thors' advice. Whether your kid is 11 or 18, it's not too late. Here's an idea: Chal- lenge your teens that if they'll read this book and provide you with an oral report, you'll give them their first $50 of seed money to get them started. (OK, it's a bribe. Let me know if it works.) Bravo to the Motley Fools for making learning about capitalism way cool. Totally. MaryHuntisthefounder of www.DebtProofLiving. com, a personal finance member website. You can email her at mary@eve- rydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheap- skate, P.O. Box 2099, Cy- press, CA 90630. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Get your kids on the road to financial independence The Nature Conser- vancy will host a series of free public hikes on two breathtaking preserves in the Chico area in March and April. The hikes will be held at 37,540-acre Dye Creek Preserve, near Los Moli- nos, and the Vina Plains Preserve, 12 miles north of Chico. Because the preserves are working cattle ranches, the Conservancy's semi- annual tours provide the public with an opportu- nity to view some of the region's most spectacular landscapes with knowl- edgeable and entertaining guides, providing insight on many cultural, geolog- ical and biological points of interest. All events are held rain or shine, with the excep- tion of a serious down- pour. Sturdy footwear or hiking boots are a require- ment. The weather may be hot, or humid and wet, so wear layered clothing and bring waterproof clothing and a hat. Carry plenty of drinking water, and bring a lunch. Arrive 15 minutes early. Space is limited to 25 persons, so visitors are advised to book early. To book a reservation or re- ceive more information, call Jackson Shedd of The Nature Conservancy at (760) 707-6942 or send an email to jshedd@tnc.org. VinaPlains—10a.m. to noon March 21 and April 25 During the spring the Vina Plains Preserve comes alive with colorful wildflowers which carpet the grasslands and ring the vernal pools in spec- tacular bands of color. The pools support many rare, threatened or endan- gered species and attract a large array of waterfowl and shorebirds that feast on small crustaceans that fill the pools this time of year. The one mile hike is rel- atively flat, but the surface will be uneven, and may be wet and slippery in places, depending on the weather. The hike will be led by Cal- ifornia Native Plant Soci- ety botanists, who are ex- tremely knowledgeable about the flora of the site. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are a must. Dye Creek Canyon — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21, April 11 and April 25 The five mile hike fol- lows the course of Dye Creek itself, which cuts through a pristine setting of volcanic buttes, hills and extensive blue oak woodlands, before flow- ing into the Sacramento River. Expect spectacular views, spring flowers and occasional wildlife sight- ings, such as deer, golden eagles and peregrine fal- cons — binoculars enhance the experience. You'll also have a rare opportunity to explore a cave thought to be frequented by Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi Indian Tribe. This hike is rigorous; high-top hiking boots and plenty of water are a must. A good level of fitness and agility is required to complete the hike. Hik- ers will have to traverse a creek and navigate steep, rocky terrain. Dogs are not allowed during these events. Spring hikes planned at preserves Red Bluff High School announced that it has ad- opted Project Lead the Way's (PLTW) Computer Science Program designed to engage high school stu- dents in computational thinking and prepare them for career opportunities in one of the fastest growing career fields. PLTW is the nation's leading provider of sci- ence, technology, engineer- ing, and math — or STEM — programs, and Red Bluff High School joins more than 6,500 schools across the U.S. in offering rigor- ous, high-quality STEM programs to students in grades K-12. The need for students to understand computa- tional thinking and com- puter science is clear. Data from the Bureau of La- bor Statistics show that by 2020, there will be one million more computer sci- ence jobs than there are students currently study- ing to fill them, even as computer science remains a top-paying college de- gree. While the number of jobs in computer science is growing, another report found the number of high school courses offered in computer science has de- clined significantly since 2001. There are more than 37,000 U.S. high schools; less than 3,000 offer rig- orous courses in computer science. Studies show that the courses available to high school students have a key influence in which sub- jects they develop an inter- est in and are likely to pur- sue post-high school grad- uation. The program includes introductory, foundation, and specialty courses in concepts such as computer languages, coding, data mining, cyber security, big data, and more. Red Bluff High School will imple- ment two year-long foun- dation courses: Computer Science and Software En- gineering (CSE) and Com- puter Science Applications (CSA). In the coming years, Red Bluff High School will implement a third course to create a three-year pro- gram of study. "PLTW has a long his- tory of successfully en- gaging students in STEM subjects," said Superinten- dent Todd Brose. "We are proud to be among the first group of schools in the na- tion offering PLTW Com- puter Science to our stu- dents, giving them an ad- vantage over their peers when it comes to high school, college, and career readiness, especially in the fields of computer science. We believe our community will also see the benefits of PLTW as the pool of highly skilled workers increases for local businesses." Through PLTW, stu- dents often have the op- portunity to earn college credit, admissions prefer- ences, or scholarships for completed PLTW courses. In addition to providing world-class curriculum, PLTW provides high-qual- ity professional develop- ment training that equips teachers with the content, skills, and pedagogy re- quired to teach each PLTW course. Red Bluff High School teachers who will teach the new program courses will attend train- ing this summer. "It is important for to- day's students to under- stand computer science and develop skills in com- putational thinking," said PLTW President and CEO Dr. Vince Bertram. "By giving students access to courses in computer science, Red Bluff High School is preparing stu- dents to meet the demands of the fastest-growing ca- reer field and better under- stand the career options available to them." For more information on Red Bluff High School's new program or to set up a school visit, call Princi- pal Ron Fisher at 529-8710. RED BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL New program to prepare students for careers COURTESYPHOTO Dye Creek Preserve is pictured. DYE CREEK, VINA PLAINS Mary Hunt PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Thankyou! Smog Check (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. starting at $ 29 95 + $ 8 25 certificate SERVICESATLOWERPRICES All makes and models. 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