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Heritage Mall Welcomes Samaritan Living Well Expo Mark your calendars now as The Samaritan Health Services Living Well Expo returns to Albany’s Heritage Mall from 10AM until 6PM on Saturday, October 10th. This will be the sixth year for the one day event, drawing hundreds of spectators. It is co-sponsored by Bi-Mart and Rife’s Home Furnishings. Over 75 commercial, retail and home-based business, as well as non-profit organizations, will fill the mall with all kinds of activities displays with services offered to make your lives healthier and happier. There will also be special door prizes, gift bags and a chance to collect millions of points for you favorite participating Points for Profit non-profit organization. Samaritan Health Services will have staff and volunteers on hand to offer important health screenings . and advice on how to keep your family healthy and fit. Be sure to bring all members of your family to take advantage of these important health checks. Besides the opportunity to browse the booths and
displays, there will be continuous entertainment throughout the day on the All Star Staffing main stage located in the mall’s food court. Entertainers including musicians, magicians, puppeteers, performing arts groups and more will keep the stage hopping during all ours of the event. This year will also mark the premier of the redesigned Hall of Honor paying tribute to all who have lost their lives in military service to our country. The wall has been enlarged, completely revamped, updated and enlarged by the Albany based all-volunteer Vets Helping Vets HQ. The wall will remain up at the mall through November 14th and is being sponsored by Cadwell Realty Group presenting The Homes For Heroes program. The program helps military, local police, firefighters and teachers get into home ownership. Information will be available at the display and Vets Helping Vets HQ will also be on hand to talk with military veterans about their eligibility for VA programs. For more information about the Samaritan Living Well expo, or to reserve a booth space for your business or organization call Lauralee Beck at 541990-2324.
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These vegetables our our friends! If no one had discovered America, we wouldn’t be eating any of them.
by Karen Rogers October 12th is Columbus Day and all dedicated foodies must stand up and salute!!! Although he was not personally responsible for them, many of the most popular foods today came from the voyages of discovery to the New World. Imagine life without potatoes, corn, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, squash, green beans, sweet potatoes, turkey, black pepper, vanilla and CHOCOLATE!!! Sure, there were other foods, but America added a whole lot of piquant tastiness that quite frankly improved most cuisines. Think about spaghetti without tomato sauce and pizza, which existed in Roman times and was called offellae and was topped with ...dormice!!?? I think I’ll take a sausage and peppers any day, with extra sauce. Vanilla goes into everything from perfume to ice cream. Have you priced a bottle of Coty’s Vanilla Fields recently? Can you conceive of a chili cook-off without chilis? And no corn bread to sop it up. A childhood without PB and J sandwiches. Thanksgiving without turkey, sweet and mashed potatoes, cranberries or pumpkin pie!?! We’d all starve! Sorry, I got carried away. A few years ago, a doctor advised my daughter to give up coffee, tea and chocolate. She replied, “I heard the coffee and tea.” Some things you just don’t mess with. And never come between my Dad and chocolate. So as we are deep in harvest, just remember how many things we eat are “home grown”. And thanks again, Chris.
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Fall has fell and the mid-valley offers a wide variety of educational and interesting events for the whole family. Each month you will find a list of specially selected educational and entertaining events for you to enjoy. Keep this list handy so you can check it throughout the month.
• FARMER’S MARKETS are open in various cities and towns around the mid-valley. - ALBANY – Every Saturday, 9AM until 1PM, at the corner of 4th Ave. and Ellsworth St. - CORVALLIS – Every Saturday and every Wednesday, 9AM until 1PM, corner of First and Jackson Sts. - LEBANON – Thursdays, 2PM until 6PM, corner of Main and Grant Sts. - BROWNSVILLE – Every Saturday, 9AM until 1PM, corner of Main and Park Sts. • THE CORVALLIS NEW HORIZONS BAND meets every Thursday during the month. They often play at local events and functions. If you ever played a musical instrument, no matter what skill level, they want to hear from you. Call: 541-207-5231 or 541745-7951 for details. • ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS “Noises Off” with performances on Oct. 1, 2 and 3 The theater is located at 111 W. First Avenue in downtown Albany. Ticket and other information is available at: www.albanycivic.org. • ALBANY FALL HOME AND REMODEL SHOW will be held at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center on Oct. 2, 3 and 4. For ticket and other info go online to: www.wvpevents.com. • OREGON PAINT HORSE CLUB HORSE SHOW is scheduled for October 2 through 4 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. Get additional details by calling: 541-639-5175. • LINN COUNTY FLEA MARKET will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. To reserve a space or get other information call: 541-619-5708. • WALK FOR THE CAUSE begins at 9AM on Oct. 3 on the steps of the Linn County Courthouse in downtown Albany. Information is available by calling: 541-791-3034. • SWEET HOME HARVEST FESTIVAL will take place on October 3 at Sankey Park, 877 14th Avenue in Sweet Home. Great family fun. For details and other information go online to: www. sweethomechamber.com. • STAYTON RED HAT STRUTTERS will hold a luncheon on Oct. 7 at the Trexler Farm, 20146 Ferry Road S.E. in Stayton. New members and visitors are always welcome. To make reservations and get more info call: 503-767-4123. • CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at noon for a luncheon on the second Tuesday of each month. The October
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luncheon will be held on Oct. 8 at Elmer’s Restaurant on Santiam Highway in Albany. The meeting will feature an inspirational speaker and offer a great networking opportunity for Christian business leaders. Go online: www.cccnw.org or call:541-791-2901 for more information. OREGON PINTO BREEDERS HORSE SHOW is coming to the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany Oct. 9, 10 and 11. Details are available by calling: 503-351-8431. 4TH ANNUAL ZOMBIE CHASE sponsored by the Albany Parks and Recreation Department gets underway at 9:30AM on Oct. 10 at Monteith Park in downtown Albany. Go online to: www. zombiechase.org. SAMARITAN HEALTH SERVICES LIVING WELL EXPO presented by Bi-Mart and Rife’s Home Furniture will be held from 10AM until 6PM at Heritage Mall, 14th and Clay Streets, in Albany. Live entertainment on the All Star Staffing Main Stage and free gift bag to first 1000! Please see the front page article in this issue of HighPoints for complete details. OREGON MENNONITE FESTIVAL is coming to the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany on Oct. 10. Call for details: 541-928-7232. PROJECT “HER” EDUCATION DAY to educate women about female cancer issues. The event starts at 8AM on Oct. 10 at the Eastside Christian Church Agape Room, 1910 Grand Prairie Road S.E. In Albany. Call: 541-768-2375 for details. MIGHTY OAKS CHILDREN’S THERAPY CENTER LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION is coming to the Albany Golf and Event Center in North Albany beginning at 5PM on Oct. 10. Get complete details by calling: 541-967-7551. A REDNECK RED CARPET AFFAIR is scheduled for 5PM on October 10 at the Greater Santiam Boys and Girls Club, 890 18th Avenue in Sweet Home. For info call: 541-258-7105. ALBANY WOMEN’S CONNECTION MONTHLY BRUNCH will take place at 10AM on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Phoenix Inn Suites Hotel, across from Home Depot. This month will feature fall festival sale featuring craft items, baked goods, jewelry and more. All women are welcome. For cost, details and reservations by August 7, call: 541-928-2286. YMCA FAMILY NIGHT, 7PM Oct. 16 at Linn Benton Community College in Albany. For details call: 541-926-4488. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CORVALLIS PRESENTS “THE GALLERIA” from 9AM until 2PM on Oct. 17 at the First Congregational church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road. Get info at: www.alcorvallis.org. RUNAWAY PUMPKIN HALF MARATHON is scheduled for 9AM on Oct. 17 at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon. To obtain details call: 541-926-2203.
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There are two kinds of people in the world- those who hate mincemeat and those who love it. I intend to make everyone a lover with this recipe. I like to use Cross and Blackwell or Bordons None Such. Guess what? The “meat” is usually a small amount of suet that nobody can taste. That’s all well and good but to make my MMP, you need to plan ahead! Buy a box of Golden Raisins and place them in a jar and cover them with dark rum. Let them soak for about a week until they get plump and very happy. This is seriously delicious and you can use them in bread puddings, cookies and candies. Remember this is a secret between you and me. Pour the mincemeat into a bowl and add 1 C soaked raisins. Peel and core 1 large apple and 1 very large Bosc pear. Other types of pears disintegrate. Add to the mince, with a little of the rum and mix well. Make or buy enough crust for a two crust pie (you can make the crust with rum, too). Line a nine-inch pan with your favorite pie crust. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Pour in the mince mix and top with a crust. Bake this on
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a baking sheet in case of leaks. For a prettier pie, mix 1 egg yolk with 3 Tbsp heavy cream and brush lightly over the crust before baking. Sprinkle a little sugar over for sparkle. Bake for about 30 minutes or until well-browned and bubbling. Check the temperature; you want 200 degrees to make sure the fruit is cooked. If it browns too quickly, cover lightly with foil. Cool on a rack. I think that all the naysayers will taste this and instantly see the error of their ways and be instantly converted.
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Campus Concerns Nationwide, young adults are packing their bags and heading to college. Campus is a great place to share ideas, and, unfortunately, the occasional meningococcal infection. Meningococcal disease attacks the brain and spinal column. It is spread by kissing, sharing utensils/cups, and through living in close quarters; which makes college campuses ideal breeding grounds! Early symptoms of meningitis are very similar to the flu: drowsiness, fever, confusion, headache, and a characteristic stiff neck. The infection progresses rapidly, but young suffers often delay getting treatment; thinking they just have the “bug du jour”. Since 2013, four college campuses have experienced serious meningococcal disease outbreaks. The most recent outbreak occurred at the University of Oregon (Jan-June 2015). Approximately 1200 Americans will get meningococcal disease each year. Even with proper medical attention; 10-15% of these people will die (often within 24hrs). Of those who live, 11-19% will lose arms or legs, suffer nervous system damage, seizures, strokes, scarring, or become deaf. Since the disease is so physically (and financially) devastating, even with
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Enrollment Periods are Upon Us Please Don’t Get the Two Confused
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period starts soon. Medicare is for individuals who are 65 years or older or who have been disabled for at least 24 months and have been notified that they have received this benefit. It begins October 15 goes through December 7 of 2015. This is the enrollment period to sign up for Part C (Medicare Advantage plan) or Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug plan) or to make changes to those plans if you are currently enrolled in one of them. You don’t need to re-sign for on your current plan every year as it will automatically renew for the next calendar year. However, this is your chance to review your current coverage and change plans if you wish. If you make a change from your current coverage the new plan will start January 1st 2016. There are other enrollment periods throughout the year and to learn more contact Medicare at www.Medicare.gov or call 1-800-633-4227. Or you can call me and I am happy to assist you. 2016 Open Enrollment for those under 65 begins November 1st and will continue until January 31, 2016. There are going to be a lot of changes to existing plans and increases to the monthly premiums. If you are currently enrolled in a plan you will be sent a notice by your insurance company of any changes. Please be sure to review your information. If you have questions either I or my co-worker Lisa Burrows
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• Scissors - for cutting out debris from matted in fur and freeing your pet from entanglements. • Sterile eye wash - Saline solution, not contact lens solution. • Tweezers - to remove splinters or other foreign materials from wounds. • Ear wash - speak to your vet about what one would be best for your pet. • Toenail trimmer and styptic pencil - for torn toenails. Cornstarch also works for torn nails, but not for skin wounds. • QuikClot or similar - to stop bleeding (wounds). • Tape - preferably the 1” white medical tape. Easy to tear off and holds well. • Roll Gauze - used for bandaging, an aid to stop bleeding, and padding for splints. • Vet Wrap - this is a conforming bandage wrap used over a telfa pad or roll gauze that comes in many colors and two sizes (2” and 4” - pick one that best fits your pet). It clings to itself and is semiwatertight. Caution is advised to not wrap this too tight. It is best to unwrap it from the roll, then use it for the bandage with very light tension. It can be purchased at many feed stores (horse section) and some veterinary clinics. • Telfa pads - non-stick dressings for bandaging a wound. • Bandage Scissors - these scissors have a blunted blade to easily slip between skin and bandage material and not cut the patient’s skin. • Antiseptic wash or wipes - look for non-stinging preparations such as chlorhexidine or betadine. Rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are not good for open sores or wounds.
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• Antibiotic ointment - over-the-counter “general purpose” antibiotic ointment for light use with minor skin wounds. Not for eye use. Caution is advised for animals that may ingest by licking. The antibiotics are absorbed via the skin, remaining ointment may collect debris or actually slow healing in some cases. Use with discretion. • Vet-prescribed pain relief (NSAID) - speak to your vet about obtaining as-needed first aid kit pain relief. Do not use human prescription or over-thecounter pain medications for pets. Some medications, like Tylenol and Ibuprofen may be fatal to pets if ingested. • Latex or plastic exam gloves • A muzzle - or materials to make a muzzle. Even the most well-trained animals may bite when injured or afraid. • Thermometer - know the normals for dog and cat vital signs and how to use the thermometer. • Water-based lubricating jelly - for use with rectal thermometers. • Ice and hot packs - cool down skin after a burn or keep an animal warm if hypothermic. Always use a cloth between the pack and skin. • Extra towels, wash cloths and a blanket - use for washing, keeping warm/cool, and if necessary, a way to transport the injured pet (sling). • Having a crate or carrier for housing as well as extra litter and box for cats. • Diphenhydramine (aka Benadryl) - for stings and allergic reactions - speak with your vet first about proper dosing. • Syringe or large eye dropper - to flush wounds or administer fluids by mouth.
October 2015
Happy Halloween!
Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant in its new downtown Albany location.
Novak’s Makes a Move By Rick Rogers
Points for Profit meeting is October 27, 2015 from 6-8pm at the Eagles in Albany. Elmer’s will be catering. The theme is Halloween. If you would like to reserve a dinner please RSVP by 5pm on October 26, 2015 to info@pointsforprofit.org or call (541) 791-2901. For more information visit pointsforprofit.org.
Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant has long been known as one of the mid-valley’s best destination restaurants. For over three decades Joseph, Matilda and their daughter Karen have made their eating establishment legendary in the Albany area drawing customers from throughout North America who make Albany a stop on their trips through the region to simply enjoy the best Hungarian food on the West coast. Now in their 31st year, Novak’s has moved into their new location at 206 S.W Second Ave. in the heart of downtown Albany. Joseph and Matilda, immigrants from political oppression in their native country of Hungary, started their restaurant in April of 1984 in a small building that had been a lapidary shop adjacent to the Assembly of God Church. Then they moved into a bigger location on Heritage Way in South Albany in 2003. In an effort to own their own
building and to be part of historic downtown Albany, they are now open in their new location with the same great menu and service. Besides their delicious Hungarian menu, Matilda is still on hand to to make the baked treats and pastries she has become known for. Hours at the new restaurant are : Monday and Tuesday, 11AM-9PM; Wednesday through Sunday, 7AM-9PM. A special Hungarian buffet is served starting at 5PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In addition. Novak’s offers a brunch on Sundays from 10AM until 2PM. Although walk-in customers are always welcome, reservations are recommended for larger groups. You can make reservations by calling: 541-967-9488. Remember Novak’s is a long time business partner in the Points for Profit program so when you have your delicious meal be sure to save your receipts for you favorite participating non-profit organization.
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and comfort of the veterans they are given to and, although most are beautiful, not for display. American Legion Unit Ten Woman’s Auxiliary A new part of the effort involves bringing young in Albany has been a long-time Points for Profit women into the effort who are part of the Linn County participant in Young Woman’s our non-profit Transition program. They Program. The have always teenage girls, been active most of whom in shopping have never our business quilted before, partners, are quick to attending our pick up all the dinners and fine points of events and quilting from turning in the experienced points; winning auxiliary yearly cash members. awards. Several of One of their the girls talk main activities readily about is making how much they warm quilts enjoy their time to give to our working on veterans and the quilts for other agencies Unit Ten Auxiliary quilters show off some of their quilts for veterans. veterans. supporting Anyone who veterans wants to help is throughout the area. A group of ladies meet at the welcome to come and join the group, even if they are American Legion hall in Albany twice a month to work not American Legion members. The auxiliary quilting on making and distributing the quilts. Organizers group meets from 9AM until 3PM on the first and third say that the quilting project has been ongoing now Wednesday of each month at the American Legion Hall for several decades. The group depends on donated on Pacific Boulevard in Albany. material to make the quilts and is always thankful to All of us at Points for Profit are proud of the get materials that can be brought to the American auxiliary members and the job they are doing to give Legion hall. The quilts are put together for the warmth comfort to our veterans.
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Just recently, my daughter, Hannah, adopted a new member to our home. The process of integration has been slow as we get to know Gizmo, the hedgehog. From a distance, she is cute and adorable, but up close she is spiky, small, and curls in a ball if we try to get close. Gizmo has been through a lot in her short life. One of her owners was a child that was dealing with depression and suicide. Gizmo was a source of encouragement and comfort. When the child got older, he didn’t want to keep the hedgehog. Gizmo, like a foster child, was placed in another home. This happened a couple of times until she found placement with my oldest daughter, Kirstie. The reality of taking care of Gizmo settled in when Kirstie got her second job. Once again, Gizmo needed a home. After several phone calls, Hannah agreed to take in the already timid creature. We have learned that connecting relationally to Gizmo will take time. Each night Hannah cuddles with her hedgehog to create a bond. One person told us to place one of Hannah’s shirts in the cage to help cultivate that connection.
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Like any new member that arrives in the home, there is always some who feel like they are being replaced. This would be the case for our Pomeranian Keven dog. He is not sure Ferguson, what to think as it Willamette relates to Gizmo. Valley He at times is intrigued and wants Christian to smell Gizmo. Supply Other times he simply barks for our attention. Having Gizmo in our home has been a reminder to me that relationships take time. Whether it be a child that is coming from the foster care system or the arrival of a new born baby, there will be adjustment for all. In my last article I talked about adoption. God has adopted us into his family. “Yet to all who received Him to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). Although our little hedgehog has been in many homes, I hope that we can be her final destination. We have a promise from God that brings each and every Christian hope in a difficult world. We have a secure final home we can look forward to with our Savior, Jesus Christ. “Praise
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What would it take to see “A Thriving Marketplace Demonstrating the Abundance of God?” Christians in Business being people of Professionalism, Excellence, and Integrity! Just like in Daniel 1, when a Babylonian king literally declared that Daniel and his friends were 10 times better than anyone else in his kingdom and he put them in charge of all his affairs, because they not only knew God’s Acts, they knew His Ways! The Mission of your Christian Chamber Northwest is to help YOU “Connect & Engage with other Christians in Business, so that you can Steward & Prosper your Organization.” Over the next 9 months, we will be discussing very practical principles during our monthly “Lunch & Learns” but from a very Biblical perspective that will not only change your mindset on how to do business, but also make you even
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Memories Collecting “Spooky” Movie Memorabilia Collecting theater-used movie memorabilia from classic scary. mystery and science fiction movies from the turn of the last century through the early 1960’s, is a main hobby of mine. I grew up in movie theaters since my dad worked for the Adamson Theater Chain which owned and operated the Venetian and Granada, Theaters, as well as two drive-in theaters in Albany. They would later also own the Rialto Theater, now Albany Civic Theater, and would build the first incarnation of downtown Albany’s Pix Theater. I would not only grow up in these theaters, I would later work at various jobs in them and later, in the early 70’s, would become the assistant manager for all of the Albany area Adamson Theaters. I was always a fan of mysteries and sci-fi. In the 1950’s I never met a giant sized, big screen, man eating insect I didn’t like. If you are collecting movie memorabilia there are several ways you can go. I like collecting sets of 11x14 inch lobby cards and pressbooks sent to theater managers full of photos
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and stories about the movies that could be given to local newspapers for publication. Unlike larger movie posters, lobby cards are smaller, easier to Rick store and display. Rogers Even though the Movies bulk of the mystery, and DVDs scary and sci-fi movies were in glorious black and white, the cards themselves were generally in color. The cards were usually issued in sets of eight. There is a title card, resembling a small version of the full-sized movie poster, followed by 7 additional cards depicting various scenes from the movie. In an attempt to sell the movie ticket to an audience, oft-times the cards would depict a pinup shot of the leading female star or an exciting action scene that is not even in the movie advertised. Part of the fun of collecting is trying to get complete sets which often is accomplished one card at a time and over an extended amount of time, even years. Pressbooks were only meant for theater managers or those who were in Spooky Movies continued on page 11
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Robin Hobb’s Farseer trilogy deeply examines the issue of loyalty, while telling a coming-of-age story in a medieval fantasy setting. The basic fantastic premise is that certain people have a natural ability for magic, and can be trained to use it . The magic in this land, however, is not fireworks and levitation, but based in communication. Just like in today’s “Information Age,” knowledge is power, and the magic users’ telepathic powers make them valuable assets to the king. A slightly different sort of magic is called the Wit, which is communication and bonding between human and animal. Our young hero is the illegitimate child of the man who was first in line to the throne. Upon the death of his father, he is brought to the castle for upbringing. His presence is a threat to those currently in line for the throne, and his promise as a magic user makes him a formidable opponent...or ally. The present king makes Fitz swear loyalty to him, and promises that he will reward
Fitz well. At this point, most fantasy epics would now send Fitz on a trajectory straight for the Scott throne and a Givens, beautiful princess, Browsers but that’s not the Bookstores, case here. Instead, and fellow Fitz’s loyalty is reviewer, challenged from all daughter, sides: his king, his Amanda prince, his country, Givens his friends, his Witwolf, and his true love all require his attention. At what point does loyalty to the King supersede loyalty to the nation? Is there a difference between loyalty to the King and to the position of king? Does loyalty to friends and loved ones outweigh political loyalty? Can one expect loyalty from friends if you are not loyal to them? Tests of loyalty and trust are always interesting to think about; whether you are trying to navigate your own priorities, or, for example, watching presidential debates. Although today I don’t read nearly as much fantasy as when I was a teenager, the occasional dip into another world can be interesting even for adults when big issues are dealt with.
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Love football? Love animals? Merge your passions and join SafeHaven Humane Society for their largest annual fundraiser Tails at Twilight: Saturday Night Lights. This Pac-12 themed event kicks off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd at the Albany Boys and Girls Club and will feature a stadium’s worth of fun! Tickets are $50 each and include entrance into the event, a wide array of Tailgater eats and treats, and an exciting performance by South Albany High School’s Pep Band. Fun games, raffles, online, silent and live auctions, and a no-host bar will also be available to get you into the spirit of football and saving the lives of animals! Attendees are encouraged to dress in
support of their favorite Pac-12 team and all proceeds support SafeHaven Humane Society, who found caring homes for over 1,900 in 2014. Tickets to the event are limited, so stop by our Adoption and Education Center at 32220 Old Hwy 34 or our Thrift and Gift Store at 33650 Hwy 99E in Tangent to get your tickets today! Sponsorships, ranging from $500 to $2,000, are also available and are a great opportunity to advertise for your business while supporting a great cause. Have questions or interested in purchasing a sponsorship? Call Elisha at (541)926-2924 ext. 107 or email her at Elisha@safehavenhumane.com. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Income tax may be the last thing on your mind after a divorce or separation. However, these events can have a big impact on your taxes. Alimony and a name change are just a few items you may need to consider. Here are some key tax tips to keep in mind if you get divorced or separated. Child Support. If you pay child support, you can’t deduct it on your tax return. If you receive child support, the amount you receive is not taxable. Alimony Paid. If you make payments under a divorce or separate maintenance decree or written separation agreement you may be able to deduct them as alimony. This applies only if the payments qualify as alimony for federal tax purposes. If the decree or agreement does not require the payments, they do not qualify as alimony. Alimony Received. If you get alimony from your spouse or for-
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This is part 2 in what I have now expanded into a 4 part series on Oregon’s new sick leave law that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. Last month we covered enforcement, employers who must comply, and local ordinances. This month I will discuss eligibility periods and accrual methods for sick leave time. Two earning methods: There are two options for determining the amount of sick leave employees earn. The first is the accrual method, in which employees earn at least 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Under the accrual method, employees may carry over up to 40 hours of unused sick time from one year to the next. Also, you may have a policy that caps their accrual at 80 hours, or caps their use at 40 hours per year. The second option is the frontloading method, in which you load up a new employee’s bank as soon as he or she is eligible for leave, and then load it up again with 40 hours of sick leave at the beginning of each subsequent
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charge of ordering posters and placing ads with the local media. The fake Hollywood press release stories were more often then not simply made-up. A good example is for the 1953 movie “Tarantula” in which a mad scientist inadvertently creates a gigantic tarantula. The big bug is eventually destroyed by Clint Eastwood in one of his earliest films flying a fighter jet firing napalm. The fake news releases said cars were running off the road as the giant tarantula was filmed coming over the nearby hills. YIKES! Now, That’s
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be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade – kept in heaven for you” (1 Peter 1:3-4). The world we live in now is temporary, but one day we will be with our Heavenly Father for eternity. He has chosen us, loves us, cares for us, provides for us, and gives us a reason to face tomorrow. In the days ahead, I hope Gizmo
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Entertainment! Lobby cards, pressbooks and other movie memorabilia of all types is readily sold daily on internet sites like ebay and many others. Naturally, mysteries, scary and sci-fi memorabilia command the highest prices. Editor’s Note: Rick is generally considered an expert in movie memorabilia collecting and if often sought by other collectors and dealers seeking information on a particular movie or star.
Health Care Law Considerations Special Marketplace Enrollment Period. If you lose your health insurance coverage due to divorce, you are still required to have coverage for every month of the year for yourself and the dependents you can claim on your tax return. Losing coverage through a divorce is considered a qualifying life event that allows you to enroll in health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace during a Special Enrollment Period. Changes in Circumstances. If you purchase health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace you may get advance payments of the premium tax credit in 2015. If you do, you should report changes in circumstances to your Marketplace throughout the year. Changes to report include a change in marital status, a name change and a change in your income or family size. By reporting changes, you will help make sure that you get the proper type and amount
of financial assistance. This will also help you avoid getting too much or too little credit in advance. Shared Policy Allocation. If you divorced or are legally separated during the tax year and are enrolled in the same qualified health plan, you and your former spouse must allocate policy amounts on your separate tax returns to figure your premium tax credit and reconcile any advance payments made on your behalf. Publication 974, Premium Tax Credit, has more information about the Shared Policy Allocation. For more on this topic, see Publication 504, Divorced or Separated Individuals. You can get it on IRS.gov/ forms at any time. Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. These are your Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them on IRS. gov.
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