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by Karen Rogers Christmas is the season of giving, and one enduring symbol of this is the Christmas tree. In Victorian times, the tree was festooned with gifts fastened to the branches. Paper cornucopias held candy, popping crackers held other treats, and dolls, too, were tied to the tree. Larger gifts were piled around the base. There is another generous giving tree in our Points for Profit program. The Albany Elmer’s Restaurant has, for years, set up such a tree in the lobby. This was started about five years ago. Dar Merril gathers the names of needy children, all from Linn County and referred by schools, police, and other contacts. They range in age between 0 and 18 years. In fact, a car seat was awarded to a pregnant mother in need. Most of the names get taken, but the staff of Elmer’s steps in as necessary. Restaurant manager Melinda Butler and her volunteers wrap the presents and match gifts to names. The tree goes up the first week of December and you may select more than one name. All gifts must be received by December 20th. Please remember that these gifts go to people who really need and appreciate necessary things that many of us take for granted. Think of a kid requesting socks. Or a towel. Help Melinda and the Elmer’s staff make Christmas real for those who it might pass by. Visit the Albany Elmer’s Restaurant on Santiam Highway and take a name or two off of the giving tree. Thank you.
Christmas On The Carousel by Joy Massey Carousel Volunteer There is always something new at the Historic Carousel and Museum in Albany - where newly completed animals are on display as they become ready, and others are on view while still in progress. Twenty-four thousand visitors a year enjoy watching the carvers and painters in this ongoing project located at the corner of First and Washington in downtown Albany. Three Christmas animals have already been designed, and when completed, will rotate on and off the carousel seasonally. Future Christmases will feature the Christmas Clydesdale, the Christmas Rooster, and Flash, a black pony. The Christmas Clydesdale, sponsored by Dian Gerstner, is a white and chestnut draft horse with a red and green bow on his tail and sprigs of holly on his harness and bridle. Brass snowflakes are featured in the peak of his collar and a wishing well on a brass medallion hangs from his chest band. The Christmas Rooster is sponsored by the Melvin Jenks family, who own the Jenks Egg Hatchery. The Christmas wreath around his neck is decked with Christmas ornaments personalized with names of family members, and
a medallion showing a covered wagon dated 1866 represents the family history. There is a Santa with his “naughty or nice” list with all the grand-children’s names. Little yellow chicks peek out from around the tail feathers and pole. Flash is sponsored by Dr. Fred and Karen Mueller. The black pony with white socks on each foot is decorated with bells, blue and gold ribbons, and a Fir wreath with a painter’s palette and soccer ball ornaments. The Mueller name is on the saddle, and two medallions feature Hilltopp Farms and the official Dental Seal. Saami is a brown Lapland reindeer and is one of the animals that will be on the carousel year round. Sponsored by Nancy and Richard Bryant, the reindeer honors the family’s Scandinavian heritage, and features red and white Danish hearts between the saddle and girth and a Danish flag. The saddle design is inspired by Lapland regional textiles in traditional colors. A Norwegian Nisse doll (gnome) sits behind the saddle, smoking a pipe. Saami is currently in the carving stage. A visit to the Carousel museum and workshop makes a fun seasonal outing for the whole family. Carousels have a unique magic that appeals to all generations. You can do some Christmas shopping at the gift shop while there. And remember, the carousel project is always looking for volunteers.
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• HOLIDAY EVENTS: - Albany: for a complete list of holiday events in the Albany area please see the full-page ad on the back page of this issue of High Points. You can also visit the following websites: www.albanyvisitors.com and www. albanydowntown.com. - CORVALLIS: November 28 the Corvallis Lions Club Christmas Parade through downtown Corvallis. December 5 will be the downtown Corvallis Winter’s Eve celebration. Get more information at: www. downtowncorvallis.org. - LEBANON: December 6, the annual Twilight Christmas Parade followed by the community tree lighting ceremony at Ralston Park. For more information call: 541-258-4829. - SWEET HOME: presents a full range of Christmas and holiday events including a community tree lighting, a holiday parade, bazaars, the annual Singing Christmas Tree and more. For a complete list go online to: www. sweethojechamberofcommerce.com. - BROWNSVILLE: December 5 through 7 will host their Home for the Holidays celebration with events scheduled throughout the city. For a schedule call: 541-928-0831; or go online: www.historicbrownsville.com. • PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA will be taken at Heritage Mall, 14th and Clay streets in Albany on Sundays, Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14. Get additional information online: www. heritagemall.com. • FULL CHORAL CONCERT “PEACEAND WONDER” will be presented at 7:30PM at the Russell Tripp Performance Center at Linn Benton Community College in Albany on Dec. 5. For info call: 541-917-4531. • TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will be held at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany
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on December 5, 6 and 7. For more information or to reserve table space call: 541-926-4314. CHRISTMAS STORYBOOK LAND opens at the Linn County fair and Expo Center in Albany on Dec. 5 and runs through Dec 19. Admission is free but canned food donations for local food banks will be accepted. For hours, details and group tours call: 541-928-4578. ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS “Trials, Tribulations and Christmas Decorations” with performances Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19 and 20. The theater is located at 111 W. First Avenue in downtown Albany. Ticket and other information is available at: www.albanycivic.org. ALBANY WOMEN’S CONNECTION MONTHLY BRUNCH will take place at 10AM on Wednesday, December 10, at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 100 Opal Court N.E. This month will feature speakers on floral arrangements and dreams fulfilled. There will also be inspirational music. All women are welcome. For details and reservations call: 541-928-2286. CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at 7:30AM the second Thursday of each month at Novak’s in Albany for a no-host breakfast. There is no additional charge for attending. The next Christian Chamber meeting will be on the morning of December 11 and features a special guest speaker. Great networking opportunity for Christian business owners. Go online: www.cccnw.org or call: 541-791-2901 for more information. COOKIE DECORATING at Heritage Mall, 14th and Clay Streets in Albany, between 2:30 and 4PM on December 11. More info at: www.heritagemall.com THE NUTCRACKER BALLET will be performed at the Russell Tripp Performance Center on the LBCC Albany Campus on December 11, 12 and 13. For ticket and other information call: 541-917-4531. JOHN DOAN “CHRISTMAS UNPLUGGED – RECLAIMING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT” CONCERT is coming to the Troubadour Music Center, 521 Second Street in downtown Corvallis, 8PM, December 13. Doan is an Emmy-nominated musician and story teller. Ticket and other information: www.johndoan.com. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARLOR TOUR of some of
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University of Washington’s boxing team. All money raised went to local veterans and military organizaThis month, High Points salutes the Corvallis Box- tions. ing Club, working out of the Life Community Church Dunn says that the club, a faith-based non profit, in Corvallis. The club has been putting on exhibition was founded in 2012, and attendance at the bouts has matches to benefit a number continued to grow with each of different organizations, of the three cards presented so including the Yellow Ribbon far. Several hundred people Veteran’s Endowment Fund, bought tickets and attended The veteran’s Support Fund, the “Battle For The Brave” in all four of the Oregon State early November. The club is University officer training open to any interested people programs, the boxing club’s in the local area. youth outreach programs, as For more information on well as other charities. the Corvallis Boxing Club and Under the leadership of future events, Dunn can be Dan Dunn, The Corvallis reached by calling: 541-497O.S.U. boxer Riley Rinker fights Bo Woo from the Boxing Club trains with the 3706. You can also get more University of Washington at the recent Battle For O.S.U. Boxing Club at the the Brave. information and see photos church located on Highway of recent bouts by going to: 99W, just north of Corvallis. In early November, the www.facebook.com/corvallisboxingclub. club put on a series of five matches at the church unCongratulations from all of us at High Points and der the title of “Battle For The Brave,” during which Points for Profit for a job well done. local boxers went up against members of the the by Rick Rogers
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December brings unique challenges for people who are trying to limit their caloric intake. Friends and coworkers generously share decadent treats. There is a prevailing festive spirit (and spirits!) at this time of year that greatly increases the temptation to throw dietary discipline out the window. The average American gains five pounds or more over the holidays. If you don’t want to be ‘average” this year, you’re going to need a plan to avoid temptations. Let’s talk strategy! Don’t skip meals in anticipation of an event or party. Starving yourself during the day in order to have a calorie surplus in the evening often backfires. Arriving in starvation mode almost guarantees you will exceed your calorie budget. Eat prudently during the day, so you will have the willpower to do the same in the evening. It is not rude to say “No”. Do you worry about hurting someone’s feelings if you don’t sample their ooey-gooeysugar-bombs (An old family recipe)? It is okay to make your health a priority, they will forgive you! Limit alcohol consumption. Two
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One of the most significant health risks to adults every year is suffering a fall. Each year, millions of adult Americans, many of whom are 65 years or older, have a fall. The results of these falls can range in severity from a few bumps and bruises to hip fracture and even death. This represents a serious health hazard and one of the most prevalent injuries in the country. The good news is that there are some simple ways that your chances of suffering a fall can be reduced. In this article I am discussing 3 great ways to limit your risk of falling. The first way to limit your fall risk is to wear the right footwear. Many slips, trips and falls will occur because of the types of shoes that people are wearing. Did you know that wearing a heel that is over 2.5 cm high can double your chances of falling? Wearing shoes that have a flatter heel can really cut down on your risk. Ironically, many types of orthopedic shoes can even contribute to the problem. Some of these shoes have slick bottoms that also contribute to the fall rate. Shoes that do not fit properly can also increase your risk of falling. The next way to reduce your fall risk is to exercise frequently. Recent studies have shown that those who engage in moderate exercise daily can significantly improve the chances of avoiding a fall. This could
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Our Great High Priest Going Hebrews 3:14-16 Have you noticed the brilliant colors hanging from the trees that paint our landscape? Just recently, I was sitting and gazing at the beautiful red and brown leaves. I was swept back into the delightful memories of growing up in a time when the world seemed at rest. Perhaps I was unaware of the world’s tensions and conflicts. As the fall approached, mom would go to work preparing our home with holiday decorations, crafts, and baked goodies. The beginning of school to Halloween, Thanksgiving to Christmas was filled with anticipation and wonderment. Candy corn, moist turkey, pumpkin pie, and eggnog were a few of the favorites in our home. As a child, I remember being able to stay up an extra hour to watch Charlie Brown and many other holiday specials. Our family would come together each year for a feast that could feed an army. There was an experienced comfort and assurance in the presence of relatives and friends during Thanksgiving, but for many, this experience is not their reality. The world is changing, and our children are facing a time and season when their memories may be filled with divorce, death, fear, and confusion. Parents have been weighted down with overwhelming challenges, while teachers have become daytime guardians. Students
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The holidays usually provoke pleasant feelings and happy times. Unfortunately, they can often also be a major source of stress. It is very easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of shopping, decorating, baking, parties, and visiting with family and friends. There is so much going on around us and so many obligations we feel we need to fulfill. How do you keep your head above water in all this commotion? First of all, there is no one solution, nor does the same thing work for everyone. Start by taking a deep breath. The important lesson here is to pace yourself, and to make sure you are taking care of yourself along the way. Too often we find ourselves getting run down or sick at this time of the year. Then, when we are down, how do we enjoy the holidays?
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Choosing a Christmas Tree to Last Whether you head out into the mountains or snow-covered hills, a local farm or neighborhood tree lot, you’ll want to choose a tree that will not only look good the day you put it up, but also stay that way for a few weeks. Here are some helpful tips: Know what you want. Each Christmas tree species is a little different; so choose the one with the best characteristics for your household. For example, if you have children, you might lean toward pines or firs with soft needles instead of spruce trees, which have sharp needles that can hurt when you step on them. Check how fresh your tree is by bending a needle in half with your fingers. The freshest firs snap between your fingers; fresh pines bend and should not break. Ensure the needles aren’t already falling off by gently grabbing the inside of a branch and pulling your hand toward you. The needles should stay on the tree. Alternatively, gently tap the cut end of a tree on the ground; if a few needles fall off, it should be fine. If lots of needles fall off, look for a different tree. Look for a tree with even coloration. Some types of Christmas trees will go from deep, rich green to a dull gray-green if they get too dried out. If you purchase a pre-cut tree, cut off about a half inch from the bottom of the tree’s trunk. The fresh cut will absorb more water, so your tree holds its needles and keeps its color longer. Put the tree in water as quickly as you can after making the cut. If you cut your own tree, make sure you know how tall your ceiling is — and how high your Christmas tree stand is — so you
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Legend of the Business Christmas Spider Kids In light of the holidays and festivities, we would like to share a special Christmas story. In case you’ve ever looked upon your beautiful shimmering Christmas tree and wondered who came up with the idea of tinsel, according to German legend, it signifies a Christmas miracle from long ago. On Christmas Eve, a mother was busily cleaning the house for the most wonderful day of the year; Christmas day. Not a speck of dust was left. Even the resident spiders had been banished from their cozy corner on the ceiling. They fled to the farthest corner of the attic. When nightfall came and all were settled into bed, the spiders crept downstairs. To their amazement, in the middle of the living room was a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. They were simply delighted at the magic of it and all night long they danced in its branches leaving them covered with webs. When Father Christmas arrived he was amused to see the tree covered in spider webs. Now he faced a dilemma. The fam-
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Earth Workplace Cold and Flu Season For business owners, cold and flu season can be more than an inconvenience. “According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu alone costs U.S. companies $10.4 billion in direct costs, including hospitalizations and outpatient visits. The CDC also estimates up to one-fifth of the U.S. population will get the flu in a given flu season, and more than 200,000 Americans will be hospitalized with seasonal, flu-related complications.” With that in mind, I want to share some awesome free resources with employers to help them get through this cold and flu season. The first is the Healthy Workplace Project. This website, run by health products supplier Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc., educates employers and employees about germs in the workplace and how to reduce workplace absences due to illness. There are short videos you could share with your employees. Check out this resource for a great proactive wellness program to implement in your The CDC has a fantastic free “toolkit”.
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WASHINGTON — For tax year 2015, the Internal Revenue Service announced today annual inflation adjustments for more than 40 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes. Revenue Procedure 2014-61 provides details about these annual adjustments. The tax items for tax year 2015 of greatest interest to most taxpayers include the following dollar amounts: • The tax rate of 39.6 percent affects singles whose income exceeds $413,200 ($464,850 for married taxpayers filing a joint return), up from $406,750 and $457,600, respectively. The other marginal rates – 10, 15, 25, 28, 33 and 35 percent – and the related income tax thresholds are described in the revenue procedure. • The standard deduction rises to $6,300 for singles and married persons filing separate returns and $12,600 for married couples filing jointly, up from $6,200 and $12,400, respectively, for tax year 2014. The standard deduction for heads of household rises to $9,250, up from $9,100. • The limitation for itemized deductions to be claimed on tax year 2015 returns
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of individuals begins with incomes of $258,250 or more ($309,900 for married couples filing jointly). • The personal exemption for tax year Cathy 2015 rises to $4,000, Baker, up from the 2014 American Bookkeeping exemption of $3,950. However, the exempand Tax tion is subject to a 430 2nd Ave SE phase-out that begins Albany, OR with adjusted gross 541.926.7982 incomes of $258,250 ($309,900 for married couples filing jointly). It phases out completely at $380,750 ($432,400 for married couples filing jointly.) • The Alternative Minimum Tax exemption amount for tax year 2015 is $53,600 ($83,400, for married couples filing jointly). The 2014 exemption amount was $52,800 ($82,100 for married couples filing jointly). • The 2015 maximum Earned Income Credit amount is $6,242 for taxpayers filing jointly who have 3 or more qualifying children, up from a total of $6,143 for tax year 2014. The revenue procedure has a table providing maximum credit amounts for other categories, income thresholds and phaseouts. • Estates of decedents who die during 2015 have a basic exclusion amount of
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We would like to welcome Cindie Derrickson as the new manager for Rife’s HWY 34 location. Cindie has worked at Rife’s since November 2013. She was born and raised in Albany, OR and has a love for the outdoors and animals. Rife’s Home Furniture features a great selection of living room, bedroom, dining room, home office, entertainment, accent, furniture, and mattresses, and can help you with your home design and decorating. Rife’s Home Furniture offers great quality furniture, at a low price to the Eugene, Albany, Salem, Springfield, Coos Bay, Sutherlin, Roseburg, Corvallis, Dallas, Siuslaw, Mt. Hood, Tillamook, Willamette, Deschutes, North Bend, Oregon area.
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At SafeHaven Humane Society, we wish you and your pets a very happy holiday season, and we would like to pass along some handy tips from our friends at the ASPCA to help you keep your pet safe. Decorations can be dangerous. All of our Christmas décor, including trees, can be problematic for pets. Make sure your Christmas tree is securely in place so it doesn’t fall over and injure a curious pet. If you enjoy lighting candles, be sure they are on a stable surface and in a place where your pet cannot knock them over. Don’t share holiday goodies and leftovers with your pets. Fatty or spicy foods, as well as bones, should not be fed to your furry friends. Also, be sure to keep chocolate, alcohol, bread dough, and fruitcake out of reach from your pets. Just say no to tinsel. Our feline friends love sparkly “toys” like tinsel. But a nibble can lead to a swallow, which can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting, dehydration and possible surgery. Be mindful when wrapping presents. If you’re wrapping up food, such as chocolate, or goodies for your dog, be sure you’re not placing them under the tree. Our pets
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have an amazing sense of smell and could “unwrap” a yummy smelling present and ingest all of its contents. Keep wires, batteries and glass or plastic ornaments out of paws’ reach. A wire can deliver a potentially lethal shock and a punctured battery can cause burns to the mouth and esophagus, while shards of breakable ornaments can damage your pet. Give your pet his own quiet space to retreat to, especially if you’re entertaining. Pets often love to be part of all of the action but shy pups and cats might need a quiet place to get away from all of the hubbub. For more holiday safety tips, we encourage you to visit aspca.org. SafeHaven Humane Society is a private, non-profit organization that has been serving the animals and people of Linn County and surrounding communities for 40 years. If you’re thinking about adopting a pet for your family, visit us today at the pet adoption and education center at 32220 Old Hwy 34 in Tangent. The shelter is open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and weekends and Mondays from noon to 5 p.m. You can also see all of our adoptable animals online at safehavenhumane.org.
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There is a new way of helping our arthritic pets cope with the debilitating effect of pain and inflammation, and it uses the therapeutic effects of laser therapy. It may sound like voodoo, but there is sound science behind it. Large animal veterinarians have been using this form of treatment for years on performance horses with athletic injuries and, interestingly, it is now being used on human athletes. For small animal veterinarians, its use gained wider acceptance in February 2007 when its use was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Initially, “cold” lasers were used. These are called class three lasers and they received mixed results due to their limited power. Class four lasers are fifty times stronger than class three lasers, and are therefore capable of reaching deeper tissues and providing a greater therapeutic effect in a shorter amount of time. Therapeutic lasers are different from the lasers we typically think of. Unlike the lasers the evil villain uses to cut people in half the therapeutic laser employs a broader beam that warms and transmits energy in the form of photons through tissues without damaging them, when used properly. The therapeutic effects work at many levels. The energy stimulates tissue repair at the cellular level by stimulating the mitochondria (cell powerhouse) to increase energy production. The increase in cellular metabolism facilitates healing
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and the elimination of waste products that can perpetuate inflammation. Laser therapy promotes blood vessel growth to the sites of injury and inflammation, a process known as angiogenesis which also promotes healing. Restorative cells known as fibroblasts reach the injury site quicker and in higher numbers so they can lay the framework for healing. Pain relief comes not just from the reduction of inflammation, but also as a result of the lasers effects on nerve transmission. Nerve cells transmitting pain from the site of damage can become trigger happy and send pain impulses with very little activation. Laser therapy helps calm these nerves down. Laser therapy helps to reduce the release of blood proteins known as bradykinins that stimulate the activity of pain transmission, and also stimulates the release of pain-killing hormones known as endorphins. Therapeutic lasers are being used increasingly by feline specialists to treat older cats with arthritis, since our options for treating this condition with oral antiinflammatories is extremely limited and potentially very dangerous. So far, the responses have been very encouraging. The use of laser therapy as an adjunctive therapy for dogs with arthritis is also very encouraging. Many clients report that they have to use anti-inflammatories less often. Lasers have been used successfully for conditions other than arthritis. Traumatic wounds, sprained joints, and back injuries have all been shown to heal more quickly and with less pain with the use of laser therapy.
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Supplement (Medigap) plans are sure to call me, 541-757-7701. 4) Medicare Advantage plans offer more than Original Medicare. United Healthcare offers vision exam and hardware allowance towards glasses, frames and/or contacts, and Original Medicare does not have this benefit unless you have a medical condition that Original Medicare recognizes (cataracts or glaucoma). United Healthcare purchased a hearing aid company (because they have a patent on their hearing exams) and they offer hearing aids for as low as $330 each. This is a great feature in the plan compared to other plans that offer discounts for hearing aids. United Healthcare offers supplement benefits – riders for fitness membership and comprehensive dental – and United Healthcare allow members to enroll in any calendar month, so you pay the rider premium for the month during which you are using the benefit. You can dis-enroll in any calendar month and do this as often as you want. 5) Medicare Advantage plans offer emergency benefits like Original Medicare, and you have predictable costs. This list represents the most important reasoning. If you want more information, please be sure to call me. I will conduct a comparison from www.medicare.gov, to assure the best choice for you. High Priest continued from page 7 presence. As we hold firmly, we are instructed in Hebrews 12:1-4 to persevere and to “…fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,…” Vs. 15 gives us a great deal of comfort, knowing that Jesus sympathizes with us in our daily struggles. “For we don’t have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.” We can have complete confidence in Jesus because He was without sin. Jesus is trustworthy, holy, and perfect; therefore, Jesus’ love and compassion for us is sincere. Vs. 16 tells us that Jesus is always available for you and me. We don’t have to wait in line or make an appointment but rather we can “…approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Our time of need may be a result of our own sinful decisions or perhaps circumstances that are out of our control. We don’t deserve anything from God, and yet He blesses us and shows favor to us daily. We are confident because God never leaves nor forsakes us, and nothing will separate us from His love. We have a King who is compassionate and willing to give all of Himself for you and me in our darkest hour. You are not alone nor isolated. If you feel like you are spinning out of control, know that Jesus sits on the throne ready to help, sustain, and stabilize our lives. He is the Great High Priest. Tax Benefits continued from page 11
$5,430,000, up from a total of $5,340,000 for estates of decedents who died in 2014. • For 2015, the exclusion from tax on a gift to a spouse who is not a U.S. citizen is $147,000, up from $145,000 for 2014. • For 2015, the foreign earned income exclusion breaks the six-figure mark, rising to $100,800, up from $99,200 for 2014. • The annual exclusion for gifts remains at $14,000 for 2015. • The annual dollar limit on employee contributions to employer-sponsored healthcare flexible spending arrangements (FSA) rises to $2,550, up $50 dollars from the amount for 2014. • Under the small business health care tax credit, the maximum credit is phased out based on the employer’s number of full-time equivalent employees in excess of 10 and the employer’s average annual wages in excess of $25,800 for tax year 2015, up from $25,400 for 2014. Details on these inflation adjustments and others not listed in this release can be found in Revenue Procedure 2014-61, which will be published in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2014-47 on Nov. 17, 2013. The pension limitations for 2015 were announced on Oct. 23, 2014.
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Grace Livingston Hill is something of an anomaly. In the first place, she wrote overtly Christian novels during a time when Christianity within fiction was no longer “the thing” - the dawn of the twentieth century saw a rise in secular themes in literature. In addition, she is one of a handful of authors who wrote during the early- to mid-twentieth century whose books are still actively read today. The majority of her novels are romances, so I was a little surprised when I read the dust jacket flap of Stranger Within the Gates that it states that this Christmas story was not a romance. What?! The romance shelves are full of happy Christmas love stories! In fact, this turns out to be almost anti-romantic, centering around a young college student who falls into a two-week whirlwind romance and ends up married before he knows it. When he takes his bride home for Christmas, he realizes the mistake he’s made . . . but he also understands that he needs to accept responsibility for his actions and become the
husband he is not yet ready to be. But this is a Christmas story, so surely there will be a Christmas Miracle and Scott everything will Givens, work out, right? Browsers Not necessarily Bookstores, so, and Grace and fellow Livingston Hill is reviewer, more interested in daughter, the workings of Amanda everyday Christian Givens life than fantasy miracles for Hollywood endings. Her extended descriptions of prayer and practical faith probably made her publishers cringe (and some of her early works were toned down by mainstream publishers), yet the public appetite for her books remained strong and she is one of only a few Christian novelists whose works were published by the biggest publishing houses of the day. Today, her books are in print only from Christian publishers: the mainstream publishers seem content to let her books go. Now, one hundred years later, atheism is the hot “new” belief system, and books like Hill’s might seem passé. However, the passion behind her writing is as real and tangible today as it was when it was written.