INCOME TAXES PREPARED - FREE
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, sponsors a FREE income tax counseling service in Medford Lakes for taxpayers. Trained volunteers will be available every Tuesday morning from February 7, 2012 through April 17, 2012, 9:00AM until noon in Vaughan Hall, Tabernacle Road at Powhatan Trail, to assist taxpayers. Volunteers can prepare noncomplex federal and New Jersey income tax returns, New Jersey real estate tax rebate forms for 2010, review returns prepared by taxpayers, or consult on specific questions which taxpayers may have. Taxpayers do not have to be AARP members nor senior citizens to use this service.
Volunteers prepare federal and New Jersey income tax returns by computer and file them electronically at no cost. Electronic filing usually results in more accurate preparation and processing and faster receipt of refunds. The most rapid refund receipt occurs with direct deposit to taxpayers' bank accounts, like most Social Security benefits. To receive refunds this way volunteers must insert taxpayers' bank account numbers on electronically filed returns, so bring this information with you, a blank check from your account is best. Those taxpayers who anticipate making payments need not actually pay the balance of tax due until April 17, 2012, even though the return is electronically filed before then.
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There will be a limit, based on the number of counselors, to how many sign up for assistance each week. After the limit is reached those seeking assistance can either sign up on a supplemental list of those to be helped that day IF there is time available, and/or they can return the next Tuesday. Unfortunately we are unable to take appointments or accommodate signing up in advance of a Tuesday session.
In addition to all of the information needed to prepare 2011 income tax returns, we ask that taxpayers bring copies of their 2010 tax returns. Taxpayers who bought energy efficient home items such as doors and windows, furnaces, insulation, etc. should have the documents for such things in order that counselors can prepare the returns properly. Those arriving at Vaughan Hall without such items will be asked to go and get them before being signed up to see a counselor.
In the case of joint returns, both spouses must sign an electronic filing authorization form before their tax return can be filed electronically.
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Wanted - Used Eyeglasses
Help others see
Lions Recycle for Sight
Drop off sites: Murphy's Markets, Pineland Library, Lakes Optical or any Lion Member. Call Herman Kruckner at 654-7756.
DO YOU KNOW . . .?
that the Cabulance, food bank, community phone book, student scholarships, Peace Poster contest, eyeglass collection, annual blood drive and the Christmas tree on Ballinger Lake are only a FEW of the ongoing activities of the Medford Lakes Lions. Join us in serving our community. For membership information, call Harry Smith at 654-2303.
KEEP SAVING YOUR "TWIST-OFF" PLASTIC BOTTLE CAPS
FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT AND OUR CUB SCOUTS!
Remember, "Twist-off" Plastic bottle caps are not generally recyclable. The caps we are collecting are: bottled water, sports drinks, laundry detergent tops - any plastic twist off cap, not flip tops. The company called "Aveda" is continuing to collect these caps, so are we! The Medford Lakes Cub Scout Pack #48 with AVEDA and Clean Ocean Action (COA) are working together to keep these bottle caps out of our oceans, landfills and away from our wildlife. Our drop off points are 82 Tecumseh Trail, Nokomis and Neeta Schools and at Oak Hall. We will be collecting the caps indefinitely. This is a very important "Community Service Project" for our boys - please help us, help our environment. Any questions? Please call Pam O'Neill (609-654-7493)
PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET
There is a continuing and escalating problem with people not picking up after their dogs while walking the trails of Medford Lakes and properties of the Medford Lakes Colony. It is especially problematic at our athletic complexes and critical as this is where the children of this community play. It is irresponsible to subject the children of this community to a preventable health risk. Dog feces carry many parasites that are transmittable to humans, such as roundworm. Children are especially at risk.
Dogs are not currently prohibited on these properties, however if the problem is not corrected we will have no choice but to consider this action. It does not take much effort to bring a bag along on your walk and clean up. Please be considerate and responsible and clean up after your pet! It is a borough ordinance, a matter of common courtesy and neglecting to do so has many health risks especially for children.
We all need to do our part to remedy this serious problem. Take a bag, take an extra bag and kindly remind: pick up after your dog!
Motors are PROHIBITED
On Sunday May 10 there were two canoes on Upper Aetna Lake that were using electric motors.
Please be advised that this is a violation of Colony By Laws and Borough Ordinance #213.
Using watercraft propelled by machinery, e.g.. Outboard motors, including electric, except as authorized by the Borough or The Colony for maintenance or emergency purposes. Mechanically propelled model boats are also prohibited. Only watercraft propelled wholly by muscle power or sail are permitted.
All members are asked to be diligent regarding non-member use of our lakes. All boats in our lakes should have a 2009 MEMBER STICKER. They are available in the Colony office at no charge to members in good standing. All members in good standing have the right to ask for member tags and also request non-members to leave as they are trespassing. Help protect the Value of your Membership!
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YELLOW RIBBON CLUB
Colonist Elaine Phillips recently joined the Yellow Ribbon Club. It is a group of dedicated people who collect items for care packages to be shipped to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Yellow Ribbon Club plans elaborate homecomings for these soldiers when they return home. If anyone or their organization would like to donate items, you can contact Elaine directly at elaineph2@comcast.net
To learn more about the club and to see the items that the troops need, go to www.yellowribbonclub.org.
WOMEN PADDLERS
A women's paddling group will be starting soon, in the evenings Monday -Thursday nights, time to be determined by whatever works best for everyone. Boats and paddles provided. Call 654-0845 if interested (we tried this before but things got crazy-let's try it again!)
DONATIONS NEEDED
Conor, Sean and Delaney Cahill are still collecting items for the
AWA animal shelter in Voorhees. Items needed include:
Cat and dog food, dog toys, towels, blankets, bleach, and laundry & dishwasher detergent. For your convenience you can bring your donations to the Colony office during regular business hours. Thank you!
LAKE WATCH
In its on going effort to be responsive to and address concerns of the membership regarding our lakes, the Colony Board has established an email address to report lake related issues.
Please use this address to notify the Colony of issues such as weed growth, water quality concerns or other water maintenance issues that concern our lakes.
Please send an email to lakewatch@hotmail.com.
You must include the following information: your name and address, location/lake name, what you are reporting (please be as detailed as possible), the date and time that you made the observation. This account will be monitored closely. We will follow up and promptly respond via email. Thank you in advance for you assistance in helping to preserve and maintain the health and quality of our lakes.
Suggestions are always welcome and we encourage all Colonists
in good standing to attend the monthly Colony meetings!
SCHOOL FACILITIES USE
Prior to any activity-taking place in the school building or on the school property all paperwork must be completed as follows:
-A completed facilities use application with a certificate of insurance showing Medford Lakes School District as an additional insured signed by the President of the organization.
-Applications and certificates of insurance are due to the Superintendent’s office two (2) weeks prior to the Boards? Meeting for inclusion of the agenda.
-Board of Education approval of application.
Please call Mary Jo Cooper at 654-0991 x 15 for a Facilities Use Application.
WILSON FIELD
Residents, please be aware Wilson Field will be used for Medford Lakes Athletic Association sports programs for our youth. Please pick up after your pet! It is the law and it is common courtesy. Thank you!
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