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Pen Argyl - February, 2015
MTD: 1.25 Normal: 2.77
Season Total - 32.75
November 13 ..............................0.50
November 26...............................5.25 December 10................................1.00 January 3.....................................0.50 January 6.....................................1.00 January 9.....................................0.25 January 24...................................6.75 January 26/27.............................3.50 January 29...................................1.00 February 1,2................................7.25 February 5....................................0.50 February 9....................................1.25 February 14..................................4.00 |
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Bangor's Dylan Benton passes to a teammate after retrieving a loose ball during the Slaters' 59-49 win over Salisbury for the Colonial League Championship in a game played at Freedom High School Friday night before a packed house. (More photos tomorrow) (More photos below) PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor's Mike Martino is pinned to the floor attempting to get the ball during the Slaters' 59-49 win over Salisbury for the Colonial League Championship in a game played at Freedom High School Friday night before a packed house. (More photos tomorrow) PHOTO GALLERY Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
FINANCE.....Changes to know before filing federal income tax return
Changes to know before filing your federal income tax return(BPT) - Most tax law changes don’t affect the average taxpayer. That's fortunate news, considering the U.S. averaged at least one tax law change per day every day between 2000 and 2012.
Some tax changes generally happen every year, such as inflation adjustments to standard deduction and exemption amounts. Others happen every few years, like expiration or renewal of credits and deductions, new taxes and tax increases. What can you do to ensure you maximize the benefit or minimize the negative impact of tax law changes each year? It's quite simple, says TaxACT spokesperson Jessi Dolmage. "Do a dry run of your federal income tax return each fall," Dolmage recommends. "DIY tax programs are updated with the latest tax laws every fall so you can get an estimate of your refund or liability as it currently stands. The Q&A also reviews credits and deductions you can still take advantage of in the next few months." You can do tax planning and calculate your 2014 taxes with a DIY tax return preparation solution (most are free to try) or with a tax calculator like TaxACT's at www.taxact.com/tax-calculator. Whether you start your taxes early or wait until the April 15, 2015, deadline, here's a list of key changes that could impact your 2014 tax return: * Personal and dependent exemptions increase to $3,950 per person. * The 2014 standard deduction is $6,200 for a single taxpayer and $9,100 for a head of household. The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly also increased to $12,400. * Several benefits have expired, although Congress may extend them for 2014 returns. Those include the tuition and fees deduction, educator expense deduction, deduction for mortgage insurance premiums, cancellation of some mortgage debt, non-business energy property credit, and state and local sales tax deduction. * Did you purchase health insurance from the federal or a state-sponsored marketplace in 2014? If so, your marketplace will send Form 1095-A by Jan. 31. Simply enter the form information when your tax program asks for it. If you qualified for the premium tax credit toward marketplace insurance, the information you need to report on your return will also be on Form 1095-A. Your credit amount, which was based on your best estimate of your household income at the time you applied for insurance, will be reconciled with your actual income reported on your tax return. If your income or household size changed since applying for insurance, so can your credit amount. You may receive a larger refund if your income was less than estimated, or you may have to pay some of the credit back if your income was more than estimated. * If you didn't have minimum essential health insurance for three or more months in 2014 and don't qualify for an exemption, you may pay a shared responsibility payment. The penalty is the higher of 1 percent of your 2014 income or $95 per adult and $47.50 per uninsured dependent under 18, up to $285 per family. Your tax program will ask simple questions to calculate your payment. If you qualify for an exemption, keep in mind some exemptions require you to submit an application and supporting documentation before filing your tax return. Only paper applications are being accepted by marketplaces, so processing can take weeks. Once accepted, your marketplace will issue an exemption certificate number (ECN) that you report on your tax return in order to avoid the penalty. Learn about more tax law changes at www.irs.gov and www.taxact.com/taxinfo. Visit healthcare.gov and healthcareact.com for premium credit and exemption information.
A group of university boffins are planning on turning sheep into mobile WiFi hotspots.
Metro reports that Professor Gordon Blair and his team from Lancaster University plan to fit sheep with collars to track their movements, and add sensors to river banks to measure erosion. They hope this will provide valuable information about the countryside, and say these electrical devices could be used as WiFi spots. "The possibilities are limitless," said Professor Blair. "Cities have been the focus of much of the boom in this type of technology - it has been used to keep traffic flowing on our roads, monitor air pollution and even help us find a parking spot. "But the countryside faces challenges of its own, from subtle environmental changes to catastrophic events such as flooding." The collars worn by the sheep will be able to transmit data up to 5km, making them perfect emergency WiFi hotspots for lost walkers. |
Pen Argyl Academic Wall of Fame Nominations
It is time for the Pen Argyl High School Alumni Association to select the 2015 Inductees to the Academic Wall of Fame.
This honor is bestowed on a select number of graduates or past district educators each year who have distinguished themselves through community service, academic accomplishments, as well as, advancements in their chosen profession. The creation of this distinction was to set an example of what is possible for all present and future Pen Argyl students! This honor is different from the PAHS Athletic Hall of Fame where chosen Alumni are honored for their athletic contributions while at Pen Argyl High School. Anyone can nominate a PAHS graduate for the Academic Wall of Fame honor. Our Academic Wall of Fame Inductees have made a meaningful contribution to the world around them, and the Pen Argyl Alumni Association is proud to bestow this honor. To nominate a graduate, please contact Jim or Heather Hunter at 610-863-9443 or send an e-mail to [email protected] The deadline for nominations is February 20, 2015. PAHS Class of 1965 Seeks Classmate Info The Pen Argyl High School Class of 1965 is planning their 50th reunion.
The class is in need of addresses for Thomas Caponigro, Kim Edwards, Brenda Lockhart Becker, Jody Miller, Linda Smith, Thomas Snyder, Richard Walizer, Walter Weaver, Gary Wilson and Carol Werner Miller. If you have any information about them, please contact Judy Piper at 610-863-6326 or [email protected]. GED & Basic Skills Classes
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