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Show MAEviriTT t nijMju RPER b' lb OP e i mF!:T nnr-- r-- salt lake city jt I uT" Vpv c Celebrating more than 92 years of service to the citizens ofEureka. Volume Ninety-Fiv- EUREKA, UTAH - January 7, 2000 e Volunteers needed at RSVP ties. The IRS manages a program called Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). The U.S. Congress provides grants to third parties to deliver services to taxpayers at no is an charge. AARP Tax-AiIRS TCE grant recipient. This funding for expenses is granted for aid to persons 60 and older, but the program can help all taxpayers with middle or low income. is now the AARP Tax-Aination's largest "free volunteer-ru- n tax counseling and preparation service, but was begun in 1968 with only a few volunteers in Washington D.C. Last year over 31,000 AARP Tax-Ai- d Volunteers assisted 1.6 million tax-relat-ed de de Fishing roundup Provo River (above Olmstead Diversion Dam) Artificial flies and lures only! Traditional nymphs and glo bugs work well. Small flies (size 18 and smaller) are your best bet. Stay out of the river as much as possible to avoid crushing brown trout eggs. Trout have already laid their eggs. Use nymphs such as gold ribbed hares ear, pheasant tail, etc. Only 2 brown trout under 15 inches may be kept. All rainbows and cutthroats must be immediately released. Provo River (below Olmstead, bait allowed stretch) Water is still very low and clear through town. Very light pressure with fair to good success. Anglers have done ok in the deeper holes. Remember you can use bait here and there are no size restrictions on this part of the river. Utah Lake State Park Ranger reports the harbor at the state park and about 14 of the lake is frozen but with only about an inch of ice. Lake is in transition period of freezing over so stay off the ice for now. In the excitement of the new Millennium, we sometimes lose track of one unprecedented nationwide. taxpayers In addition to completing milestone of this closing centupaper tax returns, Aides may ry; the dawning of the "new also provide electronic filing age" of aging. free of charge at some local During the 20th century, the sites. For those with web access, number of productive years available to Americans expanded AARP Tax-Aiprovides via online tax counseling beyond expectation, bringing and its Web sit at www.aarp.orgtax-aid- e. benefits, opportunities, Provisions can also be challenges. The "modem semade to provide home visits for nior", like a new kid on the those who are physically unable block, had to prove that ability, potential, and contributions to a to leave their home. The IRS estimates that as greater society exist well past traditional retirement age. The many as half the older people who do their own returns over- proving is over: we know that and and RSVP pay, because they are not aware seniors, Volunteer (Retired Program) of credits and exclusions to Senior and stalwart are volunteers, which they are entitled. They do in dedicated shaping participants not get the overpayment back if and communities safer healthier there is nothing on the return to Sanindicate they are entitled to some in Sevier, Millard, Juab, credit. On the other hand, if pete, Piute and Wayne Counties. Gratitude is extended to they make a calculation error Six County RSVP volunteeand underpay, they are subject every r-and community partner for your many accomplishments in to a penalty. Six AARP Tax-Aivolunteers 1999. During the past year. are trained under IRS supervision through the IRS Taxpayer Education department. We take pride in the fact that returns prepared by AARP volunteers have the highest percentage of accuracy of any group passing through IRS Quality Review. The taxpayer, not the volunteer, A cold winter can be a hardis solely responsible for hisher ship for some Utah families not return. Individuals needing more only trying to keep warm but complicated assistance will be paying for the higher heating referred to professional tax bills. The Utah division of preparation services. Community Developments AARP Frontier Regional HEAT program is once again Coordinator, Robert Doughty of available to help. On November 15, 1999, Salina, is negotiating with local Senior Citizen Centers, libraries HEAT, or Home Energy Assisand other sites to serve as Tax-Aitance Target, began accepting stations in local communi- applications from qualifying ties. After the volunteers are households applying trained they will be available be f:x assistance. appointment or during pre-sApplicants must have some hours at these local sites from form of identification. Social February 1 through April 15. Security cards for all persons with who the volunteer Many age 18 and over in the houseTax-Aiprogram do so initially hold, a copy of the most recent for the benefit of the IRS train- bill from eadi utility supplier or ing, but most find this volunteer a printout from the utility comexperience so rewarding that panies showing the homes they return to work with the energy costs for the coldest program year after year. An months, and proof of household is expected to income. AARP Tax-Aid- e work a minimum of 40 hours HEAT is a federally funded season. the tax during program administered in Utah by If you would like more infor- the Division of Community mation - or if you wish to have Development. HEAT assists your name placed on the training households in paying winter roster, contact AARP trainer, heating bills by making a oneRobert Doughty at time payment based on a house- or - Six County RSVP and the hold's income and energy use. Volunteer Center of Sevier Households with elderly or County manager, Kathy Erick- disabled residents or with chilext 28 or call dren age six and under may son, at 896-922-2 toll-fre- e at Kathy qualify for the Juab County of ext 28. residence at Six County AssociaPlease respond today. Traintion of Governments, (435) ing will begin in January. 24-ho- ur de de County RSVP volunteers have: Tutored and mentored 242 youth in traditional and alternative schools, boy scouts and 4-clubs. Assisted New Horizon staff to provide advocacy and assistance to over 10,500 victims of domestic violence, rape and abuse. Run the gift shops, raised funds to purchase equipment and provide nursing scholarships, delivered flowers, conducted tours and provided information and service to 2,450 visitors and patients at local hospitals. Served 734 seniors by conducting fund raising events, planning and conducting activities at Senior Centers which encourage elders to remain active and involved in their communities. Served on Sevier County Special Events and Arts alliance to organize and implement cultural activities.' fairs and 'events for the benefit of the entire county. Assisted Central Utah Food Share to collect 143,703 pounds H HEAT program Indian history offers help month established For the first time ever, the state of Utah has officially designated a month as a time to recognize the contributions of the states American Indian citizens. de low-inco- et de 435-529-34- 888-899-44- 10 47 1 RSVP notes accomplishments tax preperation services Six County RSVP and the Volunteer Centers are seeking to assist the AARP Tax Aide Program to recruit volunteers of all ages to train as Tax Aide Counselors for the upcoming tax preparation season. Approximately 20 to 30 volunteers are needed in local communities in Sevier, Millard, Juab, Sanpete, Piute, Wayne and Beaver coun- Number Price $.40 me Governor Mike Leavitt Noa on signed proclamation vember 12 declaring November as American Indian Histoiy Month. He has also set aside the Monday before Thanksgiving Day each year as "Indigenous People Day." Both of these celebrations are occasions to develop greater understanding of Utahs tribal populations and governments and to accurately reflect the histories of the Indian people. Deer Creek Reservoir Recently stocked with trout. Shore fishermen have been reporting good success using powerbait. Boat ramps are still in great shape and trailers should have good success as well. As of Jan. 1, you may keep yellow perch. Boat docks have been pulled. Burraston Ponds Fair fishing for some larger trout. of food and distribute it to 2,494 needy people. Served on advisory councils, planning boards, church and community improvement projects and humanitarian efforts, visited, entertained and assisted residents of care centers, and worked as AARP tax aides. In short, RSVP volunteers are all around you - working shoulder to shoulder with others to solve problems in our local and global communities. Their hard work, support and commitment have made vital contributions to your communities. RSVP volunteers are making their mark, and the possibilities for the future are endless. If you wish to learn more about the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program contact 2 ext Erickson at Kathy free: call toll 28 or ext 28. Join RSVP today and allow us to tell the .story of the difference YOUR service is making. 896-922- 888-899-44- City 47 sets agenda Notice is hereby given that the Eureka City Council will hold its regular council meeting on Monday, January 10, 2000 at the Eureka City Offices, 15 North Church Street, which meeting shall begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. The agenda shall be as follows: Roll call; Approval of the Minutes of December 13, 1999 meeting; Treasurers Report; Claims against the City; Report of Officers and Committees: (a) Fred Garbett, (b) Eugene Chief, and (c) Planning Commission. Introduction and Adoption of Resolutions and Ordinances: (a) A ResoluResolution tion Designating a Representative to secure and transfer surplus Federal property through the Utah State Agency For Surplus Property, (b) AmendAn ment - Ordinance 94-Ordinance Regarding the Rules and Regulations of the Eureka City Waterworks Department, and (c) Resolution Consent to Franchise Transfer from Blackstone Cable to Mallard Cable. New Business; Unfinished Business (Junction Well - Bids on study); Miscellaneous; Poul-senFi- re 2, IR-2000- -2, t |
