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Written by Gene Galin
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Wednesday, 28 February 2007 |
This digest contains the following messages:
1. Weapons at school
2. mower repairs...
3. RE: taxes and disposal fee
4. Re: Taxes and disposal fee
5. RE: Taxes and disposal fee
6. Spiritual Leaders for PBO Town Board Invocation
7. Bravo for Meg
8. Subaru service?
9. Chatham Parenting Now! Last class until Fall!
10. Unknown
11. appliance disposable taxes
12. looking for a van to rent
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14. new tractor purchasing advice
15. Re: Chatham Chatlist #2762
16. Re: Chatham Chatlist #2762
17. taxes and disposal fee
18. Burrito Bash and Silent Auction to Benefit Animals of C.A.R.E.
19. Friday Classifieds...
20. TV repair
21. Hello and answer for Robin
22. Thrift Shop Announcement
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:55:56 -0500
From: "John Dykers" <dykersmd.centernet.net>
Subject: Weapons at school
-Weapons may also be brought by anyone for protection from bullies.
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:39:52 EST
From: SUSANDIFRANCO.aol.com
Subject: weapons being brought to school
I would like to reply to the weapons being brought to school, If there is no harsh punishment to the person who brought the weapon to school then that person will not learn from it. The reason why a weapon would be brought is the intent to harm or threaten. I do not think being kept out of school to enjoy the days off is punishment, that person should do some kind of community service or something to learn what they did wrong. Another thing is that a note of some kind should be sent home to the middle school parents reassuring us that everything was handled in a safe manner and that everything is being done to have the school be a safe environment. My daughter was at the school dance that evening and the police officer and others came into the gym, stopped the dance and asked for said children, the said children were then questioned and put in the police car. Some children were in the bathroom scared. Stories were going around and kids were confused and had questions. When things happen at the school and it's all hush hush and the parents get no answers that makes me want to question the school on how thing are really handled.
John R. Dykers Jr., MD
P.O. Box 565
Siler City, NC 27344
farm office: 919.663.2436
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:43:38 -0500
From: Bruce Hively <hivelyb.bellsouth.net>
Subject: mower repairs...
I do outdoor power equipment service/repair.
I am located near Jordan Lake.
Pick-up/return available
all work guaranteed.
you may ask for references in this forum...
Bear
Bear Services of Chatham Co.
919.389.4707
919-362-0698 (lv. msg)
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:04:21 -0500
From: "Randy Smith" <1153rsmith.earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: taxes and disposal fee
Robin,
On your first question, it is called a "White Goods Tax" and everyone pays it in NC when purchasing a major appliance. I just purchased a new washer and dryer and paid $5 for each. The money goes to the appliance recycling program established by the state. Old appliances are stripped of things like Freon and other hazardous materials before they are crushed for scrap.
Other parts are removed as well to be recycled appropriately. This program is an attempt to reduce hazards and bulk from going into landfills. You pay based on the fact that if you purchased an appliance, it will some day need to be disposed of. It is not based on whether or not you are throwing something away right then.
Secondly, yes you do pay tax on your state refund from last year, but only if you itemized last year and claimed it as a deduction. If a person itemized on their taxes, one of the itemized deductions is the amount of state taxes you paid. This is based on what you actually paid the state, in this case in 2005. So therefore, if you itemized and included all the state taxes you paid in, and you received a refund, you overstated your itemized deductions. That is why the following year, you must claim that overstatement (refund) as income. If you did not itemize, you do not have to claim it as income.
(I am not a tax accountant, but that is how I understand these two to work.)
Randy
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:02:49 EST
From: Frogofthecreek.aol.com
Subject: Taxes and disposal fee
Recently my family bought a dishwasher from Lowes Home Improvement. I noticed on my receipt that I was charged a disposal fee of $3.00. Although this was not a big charge or anything I had never heard of it, so I called the store
manager and asked him what it was and was told that the state of North Carolina charges a disposal fee on all new appliances that are purchased. I told him I had no dishwasher to dispose of that I am currently replacing and he said it didn't matter. Why Not??? That is ridiculous that I should be charged this fee if I have no appliance to dispose of. Can someone tell me why I have no choice? I would definitely understand if I was taking an old one to the landfill or something,
The second item I would like to mention is last month I received a tax paper for a NC State refund from 2005 that I have to claim when I do taxes.
So
I will be paying tax on my refund? Is this not called double taxing? I am confused about this issue also, maybe someone will have an answer to that one.
Robin
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:37:34 -0500
From: "David Smith" <david.smith.ii.gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Taxes and disposal fee
Disposal fee: I think you're paying for the eventual disposal of the dishwasher you just bought. For a change the government is thinking proactively.
Taxes: If you deducted your state taxes from your Federal return last year (which you are allowed to do), you have to pay taxes that you did not pay last year on whatever amount was refunded. If you didn't deduct your state taxes last year, you don't have to pay taxes on your refund because you already paid it last year. But you're better off deducting and paying the next year unless the state refunds your whole tax for the year.
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:30:42 -0500
From: "Pete Rubinas" <prubinas.chatham.gmail.com>
Subject: RE: Taxes and disposal fee
Robin,
While I am not a tax professional or a lawyer, I believe you only have to pay taxes on your 2005 tax refund if you itemized your deductions in 2005 on your federal return. The reasoning there is, when you itemize deductions, you don't pay federal or state tax on all of the taxes you paid to state and local governments during 2005 (gross, not net). If you end up overpaying those taxes and get a refund (that you receive in 2006), then you need to pay taxes on that amount because it was deducted from your income in 2005.
If you didn't itemize in 2005, you should find that you don't have to include this as income when you follow the instructions on your tax return.
I don't know if that makes any more sense to you, but that's the reasoning.
Here's a good article on why we pay the white goods fee. It's actually a fee in advance to dispose of the appliance you are buying now, not one you are replacing.
http://www.efc.unc.edu/publications/pdfs/Paying%20for%20Special%20Wastes%20article.pdf
Peace,
Pete
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:50:44 -0500
From: <info.chathamforest.com>
Subject: Spiritual Leaders for PBO Town Board Invocation
Traditionally, an invocation by the Mayor opened each Town Board meeting in Pittsboro. Upon taking office, Mayor Voller invited local and regional spiritual leaders to share the honor and do the invocation. Since then, many faiths and philosophies have been represented and we'd like to hear from more. If you are a leader of a spiritual group or know of someone who would like to say a brief invocation to open the Pittsboro Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, please call Janice Escott at 919-619-5630 or e-mail her at janice.chathamforest.com
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:02:42 -0800 (PST)
From: Christine Miller <cmillermiller.yahoo.com>
Subject: Bravo for Meg
Bravo for Meg and "eating crow". Society could learn a lesson from someone like her. It takes a big person to appologize on a public forum. It shows dedication to a son that she was wrong and by making an apology proves that it was the best way to resolve the issue..
She's a class act
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:37:57 -0500
From: "Chris Gandy" <cngandy.hotmail.com>
Subject: Subaru service?
Does anyone know of a good place for Subaru service (scheduled maintenance, repairs, etc.), OTHER than the dealer? Thanks.</P> <P>Chris Gandy
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:13:08 -0500
From: "Evette Horton" <EHorton.kidscope.chtop.org>
Subject: Chatham Parenting Now! Last class until Fall!
Greetings Chat-listers,
Thanks to those of you who have attended the Chatham Parenting Now! course this year.
I will be doing one more class this Spring beginning in mid-March on Monday nights at North Chatham School!
So, come on, North Chatham residents, give it a try! Parents so far really enjoy the class!
Chatham Parenting Now! is a free, 7 week Parent Education course open to all Chatham families with children ages birth - 5 years in the home (even if you have older one's too!).
Some questions I've received...
What are some of the topics of the classes? We talk about all the important stressors parents of young children face like, parenting with your values, limit setting, tantrums, and managing parenting stress.
What time do you meet? We have a family dinner at 6 pm and classes start around 6:30 and finish around 8 pm. (got to get those little ones in bed! Speaking of bedtime, that's a popular topic for group discussion also!)
Do I have to attend all 7 sessions? Yes, if possible. Though we understand that little one's get sick and you might have to miss one session, we hope you will commit to attending all 7 sessions. It is a commitment and we realize that. However, research has proven that learning is more effective if you attend repeated sessions. (How many of you have read a parenting book, only to realize a few days later that you don't remember what you read? It takes reading, talking and practicing to really learn new parenting tricks!) Parents usually say they don't want the class to stop, so the class goes by more quickly than you think!
Tell me more about you! I am a counselor with over 16 years experience working with children and parents. More importantly, I am a parent, with 2 boys, one of which is 3 years old. So sometimes, I'm the one needing the support, too! We all will learn together. Some participants need more support. Some parents are able to help the parents who need more information, but everyone has said that they learned something!
I hope you will pass this information along to families you know with young children. These classes only come around 4 times a year and have a limited class size, so take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to grow and learn as a parent! Contact Evette for more information!
Evette Horton, M.Ed., NCC, LPC
North Carolina Credentialed Parent Educator, CPE-1 KidSCope Parent Educator and Child Therapist Chatham Parenting Now!
500 N. Nash Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
ehorton.kidscope.chtop.org
919-423-7217 cell phone
919-644-6590 ext. 4845 office phone
919-644-7157 fax
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:51:53 -0800 (PST)
From: deborah bair <choco227330.yahoo.com>
Subject: Unknown
On Wednesday, one of my neighbors had a single homing pigeon in his driveway. The bird was banded, and although we were able to get very close, we could not get close enough to catch. He (or she) was completely by itself..it did fly across the field, touching down a couple of times, but never with any height, etc., to it. Flying did seem level, though, so I don't THINK it's injured. When I returned from another neighbor's house, the bird was back in the original neighbor's driveway.
If anyone knows who this bird belongs to, could you please let them know? The location was aprox six miles out 15-501 / 87 s toward Sanford, on the River's Fork Rd.
Thanks
Deborah Bair
919 776 5825
919 606 0615
or: choco227330.yahoo.com
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:56:12 -0800 (PST)
From: stephanie talbott <chathamtalbott.yahoo.com>
Subject: appliance disposable taxes
My primary response to taxes is that I hate them, and we pay too many taxes as it is. HOWEVER, I must say I rather approve of taxes driven by consumption, and the eventual waste/disposal following that consumption. Robin; you do in fact have a dishwasher that will require disposal some day... the one you just bought. It will have to go somewhere, someday, when it breaks down and or a kitchen re-modeling process gives it the boot to appliance heaven. Unfortunately, appliance heaven is somewhere here on earth, and I suspect the proper discarding of appliances has its own costs.... purchase of acreage to bury it, manpower costs to strip it of re-usable parts, etc., unless we all pitch our appliances out in the woods, some else's back yard, or in a ditch along the road.... not a thoughtful plan! So, I suppose (as I write this with great hesitation and angst), that I support taxes for consumption of stuff which later have to be discarded/disposed.
As for being taxed on the previous tax refund because you were over-taxed to begin with??? ... sounds like indeed a tax scam which involves the real crooks!
Stephanie
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:02:21 -0800 (PST)
From: Ruth Adams <ruthba2.yahoo.com>
Subject: looking for a van to rent
does anyone know of an inexpensive place to rent a 15 passenger van for ONE nite. It is to be used locally to transport a bachlorette party around Raleigh.. Thanks!
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:47:36 -0500
From: muddyarm.aol.com
Subject:
You asked for a local sign maker. We had great results with North Carolina Signs, 2305 Silk Hope Liberty Rd. 663-7446 or www.ncsigns.net when we started our business at Twothirtyfour East Raleigh in Siler City, Acupuncture, Massage, Psychotherapy and Architect. Call 663-1137.
Marianne McIver
308 Full Circle Lane
Siler City, NC 27344
919-663-1472
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:09:46 -0500
From: "cb" <momopom.earthlink.net>
Subject: new tractor purchasing advice
Before buying a tractor I am hoping to gain some insight from some of you tractor experts on the Chatlist. Anyone have some advice for a lady thinking of buying a tractor for a small farm? I am hoping to use it to move mulch and manure, groom the driveway and cut the lawn. I've had poor equipment that gave me fits (A Scott's lawn tractor) and great equipment that has made my life easier (eX-Mark zero turn radius mower.) I am looking for a tractor that fits in the latter category: good quality and few repair issues. I would like to hear about your tractor and where you bought it. Thanks!
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:58:00 -0500
From: "STEVE CANDELORI" <specscape.earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Chatham Chatlist #2762
Re: disposal tax
Robin,
I believe that the disposal tax is charged at the front end of your purchase. In other words it's to dispose of the unit you just bought. Still yet it's probably monies collected that will never reach it's earmarked purpose. When the breathing air tax becomes law lets hope we are charged per inhale. I'll admit that I breathe but swear that I don't inhale.
Steve Candelori
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:20:18 -0500
From: "STEVE CANDELORI" <specscape.earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Chatham Chatlist #2762
Hey Mark,
Thanks for your post and suggestion to contact Ann Hart. I do think that an explanation about school violence policy would be appreciated by many since it seems that policy as written is not being followed.
If we were evaluating policy about talking in class or gum chewing or cell phone use at school this would be different. When I hear stories on the news about violence in school settings I can't help but think that it can happen anywhere. Including but not limited to the classroom that my children attend. I'd like to think that proactive measures is something we can all invest in.
Steve Candelori
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:27:33 EST
From: Frogofthecreek.aol.com
Subject: taxes and disposal fee
I wanted to thank everyone who responded about the tax and disposal fee.
Your explanations were greatly appreciated. And I actually think I understand.
Thanks,
Robin
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:19:38 -0500
From: "McMaster, Karen" <karen.mcmaster.firstcitizens.com>
Subject: Burrito Bash and Silent Auction to Benefit Animals of C.A.R.E.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Karen McMaster (919) 542-5757
Pittsboro, NC - Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc (C.A.R.E.) is holding its Fourth Annual Barkin' Burrito Bash Fundraiser and Auction on Monday, March 12th at the General Store Cafe in downtown Pittsboro. The proceeds from this event will go to pay for the veterinary care of animals in volunteer foster homes awaiting their permanent homes. C.A.R.E.'s mission is to promote the health and safety of all cats and dogs in Chatham County.
"This year's auction items are fabulous!" Jennie Boone, Fundraising Committee member, commented. "I am pleased with the outpouring of support from our local businesses and art community." Silent auction items include pottery, jewelry, artwork, Broadway Series South tickets, gift certificates and so much more. Some of the silent auction items are showcased on the C.A.R.E. website.
Tickets to the Bash are $12.00 per person. Tickets entitle you to a General Store vegetarian dinner burrito with chips and salsa. C.A.R.E. is thrilled to have Matt Daniels back again playing live acoustic music at C.A.R.E.'s Burrito Bash!
Tickets can be purchased online or in advance at the General Store Café, Beggars & Choosers Antiques, Edwards Antiques, French Connections, J. Henry Paint & Hardware, Hillcreek Veterinary Hospital, Hope Crossing Animal Hospital, Jordan Lake Animal Hospital, Natural Pet Health Store, New Horizons Trading Company and Pittsboro Animal Hospital.
The Burrito Bash will begin at 6:00 PM with the Silent Auction items closing for bids at 7:30 PM.
We hope you can join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, yummy food and great music - as well as some shopping! What could be more fun on Monday night? This is an important fundraiser for C.A.R.E. Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Adoption fees cover the very basic medical expenses of animals, but they do not cover additional treatments that some animals require. Thank you for helping us help the animals.
For more information or to donate an item, e-mail burritobash.chathamanimalrescue.org or call Karen McMaster at (919) 542-5757. Visit our website at www.chathamanimalrescue.org <http://www.chathamanimalrescue.org/> .
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2000. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:53:42 -0500
From: "carol thurber" <mscorki.earthlink.net>
Subject: Friday Classifieds...
"Beggars & Choosers 3rd Annual March Madness Sale Event". Kick-off will be this Friday evening March 2nd from 6-9pm. You can choose a free outfit if you wear it home, (Friday night only). Dazzling savings, from 20%-50% off storewide through March. Vintage clothing, jewelry, vintage and antique items, books, glassware, knick knacks and much more. Lots of surprises. Downtown Pittsboro, on the circle. See you there. 919-542-5884
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:21:53 -0500
From: "june" <juneks.earthlink.net>
Subject: TV repair
Does anybody know of a local television repairman or shop?
Specifically to repair a large rear projection?
Please email me with any suggestions.
juneks.earthlink.net
Thanks
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:23:09 -0500
From: "Howard Talley" <grendl1.earthlink.net>
Subject: Hello and answer for Robin
Just wanted to say hello to the Chatham County chatlist folks. I'm just recently introduced to it by my uncle who lives in Fearrington. Though I do not live in Chatham County, I am a landowner of 6 beautiful acres at the intersection of Bear Creek and the Rocky River and have haunted your fair county for nigh onto 30 years.
Since I am a 'tax guy', I thought I would try to answer Robin's question about her state tax refund: your state tax refund may or may not be taxable depending upon whether you itemized or not in the previous tax year. For people who do itemize (that's a Schedule A) and claim deductions for mortgage interest, property taxes, state taxes, you will probably have to pay tax on your refund because you received a 'tax benefit' from claiming that tax payment as a deduction in the previous year.
Most tax software these days automatically carries your total state withholding tax to your Schedule A and, if your total itemized deductions exceed your 'standard deduction, then you do not pay tax on that refund amount twice since it was deducted from the previous year's total income. There are instances (when your itemized deductions exceed your standard deduction by less than your tax refund or when you pay Alternative Minimum Tax) when you itemize but do not have to report the full amount of your refund as taxable income. And if you did not itemize in the previous year, then your tax refund is never taxable.
Hope this helps.
Howard
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:46:46 -0500
From: Catherine Macallister <catherine_mac.mac.com>
Subject: Thrift Shop Announcement
The Perry Harrison 7th grades will host a Thrift Shop worknight at Cole Park Plaza on Monday, March 5, from 6:30 until 8:30. This session will be a fundraiser for next year's trip to Washington, DC, so all 7th grade parents are encouraged to attend.
The worknight was originally advertised as an "open" session, where volunteers could contribute their hours to any teacher or special program of their choice. That's still an option. If you've got a teacher or a special program that you'd like to support, feel free to join in the festivities on Monday night. We hope to see you there!
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