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Show Page D6 - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Friday, April 3, 1992 With a little help from a friend kins, who worked as a professional cook for seven months last year before he was laid off and lost his housing. With Heimer's help, he has filed a return and expects to get federal and state refunds totaling nearly $1,100. "Hopefully, by the end of April I'll be moving. I want to get a car and put money in the bank," said Perkins. "I the worked for seven years straight and I never thought I'd be in a position like this." Perkins is not unlike many other homeless people, according to a survey Heimer conducted last fall. Of 252 residents in 17 Washinghomeless shelters ton, D.C.-are- a who were surveyed, 85 percent said they had worked at some point in 1990. Of those who worked, only 44 percent said they filed federal returns in 1991. Heimer was a volunteer at th? suburban shelter in 1989 when he conceived what has developed into the Homeless Income Initiative. A Mr. p Tax Mom with a young son and a worktrain ing wife, he had no ALEXANDRIA, va (AP) Al first blush, it may sound silly to offer income tax preparation services to the homeless. But no one at the Alexandria Community Shelter or 17 other homeless shelters in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area is laughing. So far this year, volunteers have helped 105 shelter residents file income tax returns that will earn them refunds of more than $63,000 an average $602 each. Many homeless people are "unaware of the way the system works that they are probably due a refund if they worked" last year, said emPaul Heimer, a ployee of the Alexandria shelter who began the effort four years ago when he realized how few of the homeless file tax returns. The rate at which income taxes usually are withheld assumes the person will work throughout the year. If the person works only part of the year, then too much in taxes may have been withheld and the worker would be due a refund. That's the case with Efrem Per 65-be- d, Self-Hel- tax-fili- ing, except what he had learned 3 J f Zc-- V v ' harassment? Depressed in New England Dear New England: The wild card in this strange scenario is Vera. She seems to have fallen for the boss and is enjoying the roie of "sacrificial lamb" entirely too much. There is no chance of a sexual harassment suit here because Vera does not work for the man. You do. Get some counseling for yourself and hang in there. You need the guidance and emotional support of a professional to help you weather this storm. Please write again and let me know how this It's Hun Lsnds;s Advice Columnist charming. She refused to discuss where they went or what they did. A few days later, I received a raise. Sunday my boss showed up at the house. He and Vera talked and giggled for an hour while I did some woodworking in the basement. I was too upset and miserable to stay upstairs and join them. Now the boss is talking about a ski weekend in Vermont where he has acondo. What should I do? If I quit my job or get laid off, we'll lose our house and just about everything we own. Our children would suffer terribly. What do you think about this? Do I have any legal recourse? Could this be considered sexual turns out. Ray Babbitt Christi Conover IF SOU 7 IWeNfT WORN SOmeTHlNfr - Dear Ann Landers: I just read "An Opinion From i ning. My folks had been married 61 years and Dad was Mother's whole life. They were both in their 80s. Dad had a stroke and was in the ' ftftlJTfll BE I BE BRAVE ? IN A WEAR. 60 OUT, MTHV. BE TOUfrH ! IN A GEMINI (May 20): A day of relaxation could be just what you need. Both talks and travel can be wearying. Spend st.Tie time alone before getting together with family or close friends. CANCER (June 22): Boldly pursue a strong desire, even if it means journeying far away or venturing into new territory. 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Puzzles, riddles and mystery stories hold special appeal this weekend SCORPIO (Oct 21): The road ahead could be rough if you overload your schedule. Avoid becoming part of a wild goose chase. Be a messenger of joy and good will to friends and family this evening. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21): Your nearest and dearest may be eager to discuss a future project or trip. There is plenty of time. Ponder key financial decisions. Learn to trust your intuitive promptings. CAPRICORN (Dec. 19): Any critical comments you make today could be held against you. Be diplomatic. Taking an imaginative approach will help you solve a complex problem. AQUARIUS 18): You (Jan. need to work out a specific plan of action before approaching potential allies. Any mistakes in your presentation could impede success. Get the latest facts and figures. PISCES (Feb. 20): Your concerns regarding joint funds or posLet sessions appear to be no one claim otherwise. Nostalgia makes a comeback tonight Bring out the photos and reminisce. ARIES (March 19): Cupid's arrow could hit the mark today. A friendly conversation leaves you feeling warm all over. Partner's needs could outweigh your own. Request assistance with large projects. 20): A web of TAURUS (April misunderstanding could entangle you. State your case firmly. Inviting a friend to lunch will leave you both in good spirits. Dress up if going out this eve- like never before. We asked the doctor what was the cause of Mother's death. She was never ill. He said if he could put on a death certificate, "Died of a broken heart," he would, because that was the only reason he could find. Sympathetic in Tennessee "by thought. w home and stayed with Mother while Dad was sick. Mom kept saying, "I don't know how I can go on living if anything happens to your father." After the funeral, Mother just seemed to give up. She passed away six weeks to the day after he died. cathy By JEANE DIXON For April 4 I I lived quite a distance from my folks in another state, but I flew Leora is an accomplished pianist 3. Fytrartnr that's , got peopte talk- - ; hospital two weeks before he died. the letter from SOUR SHOULDER ; V. ' t AP Laserpnoio WIDE ' ',11 Tax consultant Paul Heimer, right, counsels Clifton Thomas, a resident at the Alexandria Community : Shelter in Virginia. Volunteers have helped shelter residents recover an average of $603 apiece. I Will use and yw miming lyimiwiii ? it our minds." IT SHOULD The juicer designed with health in mind. Look to us for the Juiceman' hi i delinquent student loans. But for most, the IRS has a check with their name on it, Heimer said. "This kind of thing is important to dispel some of the stereotypes people have about the homeless," said Joan Alker, assistant director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, an advocacy and education group. "Most people who are homeless, we wouldn't know that unless they chose to tell us. They don't look like the stereotype we co- Christi Conover, Ray Babbitt Christi Conover, daughter of Martin and Pat Conover, of Springville, married Ray Babbitt, son of Les and Judy Babbitt, of Springville, today in the JrovoLDS Temple. ' The bride graduated from Springville High and received a bachelor's degree from Utah State University. She is employed as a reporter at The Daily Herald in Provo. - The bridegroom graduated from Springville High and served in the New Mexico, Albuquerque LDS Mission. He attends Utah Valley Community College and is currently employed at WordPerfect Corp. in Orem. iuwbi. 1 1 f said, could have their refund tapped for unpaid child support or have in a ipnm e likes the boss This concept goes against our religious beliefs and all our principles. When I told Vera about the conversation, I said I'd rather quit, but she insisted on "playing the game' ' for our family's welfare. Vera went to dinner with my boss last week to "entertain some customers." He brought her home very late. She would only say that he was very funny and surprisingly boss, who owns the company and is a known womanizer, paid a great deal of attention to my wife. "Vera" is very attractive but she can take care of herself so that has never been an issue. The problem came up when my boss called me in and discussed our upcoming layoffs. Although he didn't say so outright, I could read he wanted to between the lines hwib IHMUP.HL From the beginning, the idea has been single . "I was hoping to get them (shelter residents) enough money to get them out of here seed money" for a housing deposit, a car or anything else that would help them get back on their feet, Heimer said. Heimer concedes that some won't get a refund and might even be found to owe the Internal Revenue Service money. 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