Jesus Statue Allowed To Stay At Ski Resort

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On Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service reversed the eviction order on a Jesus Statue at a Montana Ski Resort. The statue has been there since 1955 and will stay for at least another ten years.

HELENA, Mont. — The mountaintop Jesus can stay at a northwest Montana ski resort — for now.

The religious statue, which has been on federal land since 1955, was allowed to remain in place for at least 10 more years after the U.S. Forest Service reversed its eviction order Tuesday. The initial decision came amid heated debate over the separation of church and state.

The agency had faced a firestorm of criticism from religious groups, the state’s congressman and residents after it decided last year to boot the Jesus statue from its hillside perch in the trees above Whitefish.

After the agency’s about-face, opponents promised a lawsuit within the week. They argue the statue’s free placement on federal land is unconstitutional.

The statue has been a curiosity at the famed Big Mountain ski hill for decades, mystifying skiers with its appearance in the middle of the woods as they cruise down a popular run.

The Forest Service said in its original decision that case law was stacked against such a statue. They previously argued rules prevented the federal government from favoring or promoting… continue reading

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Deciding How Much To Spend On Vacations

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While many people are downsizing their vacations in order to save money, some people set aside a good amount to use for trips throughout the year. One suggested amount for vacations is no more than 4% of after tax income.

At a time when Canadians are being urged to pay down their debts, Ulla Meredith and her husband have set themselves a different goal: spend at least $5,000 a year on travel.

The couple, who live in Claresholm, a small town south of Calgary, are busy planning a dream vacation to Tuscany this fall. “We are going to rent a car and drive around the countryside, pretend we are college students,” Ms. Meredith said.

The $5,000 travel budget is not pocket change – roughly 5 per cent of their pre-tax household income. The couple are squirrelling money away each month for the two-week trip, but it might not be enough.

“If we have to borrow the money, we will. I am okay with going into debt if it is a conscious decision,” said Ms. Meredith, who is 48. “I am actually a pretty frugal person, but I also realize that the time to travel is now, before it’s too late.”

But how financially sound is that decision? Although there are well-known guidelines of what people should be saving (at least 10 per cent of their take-home pay) and how much they should… continue reading

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