The senior center is obligated to stay within the guidelines for a
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center. The guidelines prohibit the
center from completing tax forms that involve the sale of property,
business earnings, depreciation, stock sales, farm income, and other
income or deductions that are not typical in nature.For an
appointment, call 732-6132.
Hours are:
Liberty
Tax appreciation days
Liberty Tax Service honors military and veterans
Liberty Tax Service salutes veterans, active military and their
immediate family members with free tax preparation at all
participating Liberty Tax Service offices Feb. 22-29. This is for
first-time customers of Liberty Tax.
"We want to give something back to honor the brave men and women
who valiantly defend us and the American way of life," said Chris
Fehr, owner of Liberty Tax Service. "We look forward to helping them
this year. Tax advice is always free regarding military service tax
issues or any tax concern. Just call and ask."
There is one Liberty Tax Service location in Lincoln and two
locations in Decatur. To be directly connected with the nearest one,
call 866-871-1040.
Liberty Tax Service provides tax cut on fees for teachers and
school employees
Teachers can leave their lesson plans behind but are invited to
bring their tax receipts and information to Liberty Tax Service
offices during "Educator Appreciation Days." The company is saluting
area teachers, all school employees and bus drivers by offering them
free tax preparation if they are new customers from Feb. 27 to March
4 at the Decatur, Lincoln and Springfield Liberty Tax offices.
"Employees of our education systems deserve a tax break," said
Chris Fehr, owner of Liberty Tax Service in Lincoln. "We have
‘Appreciation Days’ to show our respect for the teaching profession
and those employed by the schools. They have one of the most
important jobs of all."
Eligible educators who spend their own money on classroom
supplies may again qualify for a tax break in 2011. An eligible
educator is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor,
counselor, principal or aide who works at least 900 hours in either
a public or private school. The adjustment for these expenses, of no
more than $250, can be claimed whether or not the taxpayer can
itemize.
2 special guests at LCU on Feb. 29
Lincoln Christian University welcomes 2010 John Templeton Award
for Theological Promise recipient Dr. Jeffrey Stackert as part of
its Biblical Studies Symposium. Stackert will present a paper
entitled "The Devastation of Darkness: Disability in Exodus
10:21-23, 27 and Intensification in the Plagues." The public is
invited to join all students for this lecture scheduled in
Restoration Hall, Room R23, on Feb. 29 from noon to 12:50 p.m.
LCU is also hosting Dr. Lisa Anderson-Shaw on Feb. 29 as the first
guest speaker in a series of "Bioethics Conversations" this spring.
The topic, "A Conversation can Change an Outcome: Communicating Bad
News in Difficult Situation," will address communications between
patients, families and physicians. The session will be from 7 to
8:30 p.m. in Restoration Hall, Room R49. The Bioethics Conversations
at LCU are an ongoing series of topical discussions about bioethics,
presented from a Christian worldview.
Mason City Limits hosts "Laughin' Toward a Cure"
The Mason City Limits comedy club is hosting its third annual "Laughin'
Toward a Cure for MS" March 2-3, benefiting the Greater Illinois
Chapter of the National MS Society through the MS Slugfest softball
tournament in Chicago in August.
Featured comedian will be Rob Haney. He is a writer for the "Bob
and Tom Show" and has been featured on HBO.
Funds will be donated through the area softball team Hittin' for
Kids with MS. Brian and Corky Stoltzenburg, Jeff and Ginger Yeazle,
and Bob Dunovsky participate with the team in the softball
tournament in August.
Showtimes are Friday, March 2, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 3,
at 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Mention "MS fundraiser" and a portion of the
ticket price will be included in the donation to Hittin' for Kids
with MS.
Reservations are encouraged. Call 217-728-LAFF (5233) to reserve
your seat.
New Holland-Middletown supports Humane Society in Feb. and March
The service learning project at New Holland-Middletown School for
the months of February and March supports the Humane Society of
Logan County.
Students are collecting pet food, treats and supplies. Also, a
container for collecting change and cash donations is available in
the school office. Donations from the public are welcome and can be
placed in the school library in Middletown.
The Humane Society of Logan
County is a not-for-profit organization committed to the
prevention of cruelty, abuse and neglect of animals. The
organization has a new shelter at 1801 E. Lincoln Parkway, Lincoln.
For more information about this project, call 217-445-2656.
Faculty sponsor for the project is Diane Bicknell.
"Remembering
to Care for Yourself"
Meeting the needs of a family member or friend who has memory
loss or Alzheimer's is a big undertaking. Vonderlieth Foundation is
partnering with Harbor Light Hospice and the new Mount Pulaski
Alzheimer's Support Group for an event aimed at providing support
and resources for those who are providing care for someone with
memory loss. The "Remembering to Care for Yourself" program will be
at Vonderlieth Living Center on Thursday, March 8, at 2 p.m.
Featured topics of discussion will
be:
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Caregiver burnout;
guilt tips and techniques
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Safety in the home
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Advance medical
directives
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Respite, long-term care and hospice
options
Speakers are LaRea Birt, R.N., B.S.N., and Michelle Matteson,
B.S. in psychology. There will be food and door prizes, and a chance
to get acquainted with the new Mount Pulaski Alzheimer's Support
Group.
Master Gardeners host Russel Allen Garden Day
The University of Illinois Extension Logan County Master
Gardeners will host Russel Allen Garden Day on Saturday, March 10,
at the Meyers-Evans Student Center at Lincoln College. Sessions will
run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with registration from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The
public is invited for this event that will feature various
presentations related to gardening, as well as displays by area
plant and gardening societies. The day is in honor of Russel Allen,
a charter member of the Logan County Master Gardener volunteer
program.
To view a brochure and register online, visit the
Logan-Menard-Sangamon website,
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lms/.
For additional information, call 217-732-8289.