New Prague Area Community Education

This course focuses on low pressure steam and hot water heating boilers. It is designed to prepare students to be more informed boiler operators and gain knowledge of boilers, codes, and practices, in preparation for the State of Minnesota boiler operator's exam. Classes are six hours and a series of practice exams will be administered during class that each student may keep for review. State exam applications and affidavit forms will be provided. These must be pre-approved and pre-paid at least 15 calendar days prior to taking the State exam. Exams are offered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Tuesdays in Saint Paul and monthly in Rochester and Mankato, as well as other locations in greater Minnesota. Please bring a lunch with you to class. Optional Textbook Recommended: Low Pressure Boilers, by Frederick M. Steingress & Daryl R. Walker. Some copies are available through the Scott County Library. Special/2C students may not need this book, but the instructor highly recommends for 1C & Chief students.

Have you seen ads telling you how to become a shopper, but only if you send them a lot of money? You do not have to pay to begin your new career in this exciting field. (For a clear understanding of this endeavor, participants must have previously attended the pre-requisite class “How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!”). You will learn how to sign up with many legitimate mystery shopping companies WITHOUT FEES, avoid pitfalls and scams, create a required mystery shopping resume and profile, and how to file your mystery shopping reports for payment. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee, including a list of 25 legitimate companies you can work for.

Many young families put off estate planning. If asked, they may say they are too young, healthy, or cannot afford it. Some have trouble even thinking about what could happen if they were to pass away while their minor children and spouse are depending on them. But even a healthy, young adult can be taken suddenly by an accident or illness, and those with young families need estate planning precisely because others are depending on them. A good estate plan for a young family will include naming someone to administer the estate and trust, naming a guardian to care for minor children, providing instructions for the distribution of your assets, and naming someone to manage the inheritance for the children until they become adults or otherwise reach the age that you select. Learn how to obtain peace of mind in planning for the future, protecting your family in the event of unforeseen circumstances, and preserving your legacy.

With our presenters’ over 50 years of practice with Minnesotans planning for and reaching their retirement years, we have learned time and time again that whether you are in your 40s, 50s, or 60s there are several milestones and overlooked life areas where mistakes can lead to results that range from discomfort to disaster. Let’s identify those issues for you in a comfortable learning session full of real-life examples and opportunities to get questions and issues answered.

What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? We’ve got the answers you need in this fun beginner level class to grow your business with Instagram. You’ll learn the key steps needed in order to improve your company bottom line and also gain more followers. Plus, you’ll learn to make your content irresistible and have fun in the process!

Procrastinate no more! No matter what your age, give your loved ones an important gift by creating two legal documents - a Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney. These documents are vitally important in the event you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself. A Health Care Directive (akin to the old "Living Will") is a legal document that communicates your health care wishes and allows you to name someone to make health care decisions for you when you cannot speak for yourself. A Power of Attorney allows you to choose someone to handle your finances and property and is effective immediately upon signing. In this class, you will prepare both of these documents so you won't end up without these important legal plans in place. Leave class with two notarized documents and give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind.

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce past president and award-winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business startup workshop you will ever find. You will discover: More than 250 legitimate home business ideas Mandatory legal documentation Many ways to market your product/service How to take tax deductions (including this workshop!) Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee.

This is a relaxed and friendly open-forum seminar for participants with a seasoned will & trust attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid probate? Is a will good enough? Do I need a trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What about separate assets not of the marriage? If I am alone, what tools protect me best? How do I decide who should serve in my estate plan? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? Which trust is best for my needs? Can I use a transfer-on-death deed? How do my retirement assets operate in my will or trust? All questions will be answered!

This is a relaxed and friendly open-forum seminar for participants with a seasoned will and trust attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid probate? Is a will good enough? Do I need a trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What about separate assets not of the marriage? If I am alone, what tools protect me best? How do I decide who should serve in my estate plan? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? Which trust is best for my needs? Can I use a transfer-on-death deed? How do my retirement assets operate in my will or trust? All questions will be answered!

Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you: Where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items How to find the best coupon apps and websites How to match coupons with sales for maximum savings This workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

We will be discussing lifestyle options for senior living. Should I stay and age in place - making home modifications to reduce safety risks OR should I go – moving to a home option that may be handicapped accessible, single level living? We will take an assessment and give you the tools to make educated decisions.

In this class we will learn and discuss the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of a person who is appointed as the executor, trustee, power of attorney, health care agent and guardian. Those trying to decide whom to appoint as well as for those who have been asked to take one of these legal roles. We will discuss common experiences and pitfalls of serving as an executor like: What is involved in opening an estate? How much court time is required? What is involved in closing the probate and preparing the final accounting? This class encourages questions.

A vital part of every retirement or resettlement discussion involves the roadmap of issues that help us decide where we want to call home! Is it taxes, the political landscape, the weather, the location of family assets, debt or income concerns in retirement, cost of living, health concerns or . . . our friends are already there! When should we start this discussion? Did you know many states do not tax social security, pensions or other qualified retirement Income sources? Which are the worst states for estate taxes? How do we establish domicile? How about quality of medical resources and retirement facilities – who is good, who is not-so-good? All these issues will be raised and discussed in an open and friendly manner with questions encouraged.

The trust is a very popular component and tool to be used in estate planning. However, there is a variety of vastly different trust options to be used and the question arises: “Am I using the right trust for my needs and goals?” Often used trusts include: living trusts, testamentary trusts and irrevocable trusts; each serves a different purpose, each has a different result. One common problem that often needs addressing is the over-utilization of the living trust for goals or problems that it does not resolve. For example, “Does my living trust protect my assets against Medicaid and the nursing home?” The answer is probably not. The irrevocable trust and the testamentary trust each have their strengths and weaknesses as well. We will clearly define the strengths and weaknesses of these different types of trusts and when to use them. Explore your goals and wishes to see where they fall in the realm of trusts. Class encourages questions and we hope to provide answers that will set your mind at ease or assist you in the decision making in this area.

This intensive course provides a schedule of crafting a novel from start to finish, which you can finish in as little as 90 days! This class will also help you stay motivated throughout the journey. You will learn how to: select your novel genre and develop a compelling premise; create multidimensional characters and immersive settings; craft a detailed plot outline; manage your time to keep your writing flow consistent; combat common roadblocks including writer’s block; master the art of self-editing: refining your plot, and fixing pacing, dialogue, and characterization problems; receive constructive criticism from beta readers; and explore publishing options. By the end of this class, you will know how to complete your novel and have the knowledge and confidence to move forward with the publishing process.