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Businesswomen award nominations needed The Mason General Hos- in Mason County, and are pital Foundation is seek- active and volunteer in ing nominations for ex- their community. traordinary local business- If you know someone women, three of whom will special whom you'd like be selected to be honored to nominate for this year's at the 14th annual Ameri- award, entry forms are can Business Women's Day available online at www. Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. to MasonGeneral.com, or may 1 p.m. on Friday, Septem- be picked up at MGH's De- ber 16, in the Hospital's velopment Office at Gate- downstairs meeting rooms, way Center, 2505 Olympic Tickets for the luncheon Highway North, Suite 460, are $25 per person. Shelton, 98584. Nomina- Every year, MGH's tions must be postmarked Foundation honors three or received by the Founda- outstanding business-tion by Tuesday, May 31. women who are or were For more information call successful in their occupa- 427-3623 (from Allyn 275- tions, work or have worked 8614). FOR HOME Even though the weath- er is still cold, spring is just around the comer. As the flowers begin to bloom and families are anxious to head back outside, thoughts turn to spring-cleaning. As people start to sort through their items and get rid of things they no longer But, The Salvation Army needs donations. It could not be easier to donate. By simply calling 800- 728-7825 or going online at www.satruck.org, con- sumers can schedule a con- venient pick-up time with- out any cost. This makes Spring Cleaning easy and • want or need, it is the per- stress free while helping fect time to remind them neighbors in need. that The Salvation Army Items sold in The Salvo- will help make the process tion Army Thrift Stores are easier by picking up their the sole source of funding slightly used items - free of for their Adult Rehabilita- charge, tion Centers (ARC), where The Salvation Army people with addiction and Family Thrift Stores have other major social problems become a valuable resource can start new lives. The en- for families during the re- tire program is free to those cent economic difficulty, in need. Thousands entitled to earned income tax credit United Way of Mason County niors, individuals with low incomes increase in EITC for taxpayers with warns that many could be entitled to and non-English speaking taxpayers three or more qualifying children. tax credit and may miss out. account for much of the unclaimed Eligibility requirements are: The state is urging you to apply for credits because they don't realize they your share of millions in Earned In- are eligible. Last year, 425,362 people With three or more qualifying chil- come Tax Credit (EITC) money avail- applied for the credit, bringing about dren, income less than $43,352 or able to eligible families and individu- $845 million into the state's economy. $48,362 if married filing jointly. Maxi- als'frem the Internal Revenue Service. The Washington State Department mum refund: $5,666 Governor Chris Gregoire proclaimed of Commerce is teaming up with the With two qualifying children, in- Friday, Jan. 28, "Earned Income Tax IRE, AARP Tax Aide, Community Ac- come less than $40,363 or $45,373 if Credit Day" to help raise awareness tion agencies, United Way agencies, fi- married filing jointly. Maximum re- of this federal program. The program nancial institutions and credit unions fund: $5,036 goes unused by about 20 percent of across the state to remind people thEit With one qualifying child, income qualified workers entitled to receive a they must file a 2010 federal income less than $35,535 or $40,545 married check for up to $5,666. Millions could tax return to receive the EITC - even filing jointly. MaJdmum refund: $3,050 go unclaimed by Washington resi- if they owe no tax. Communities With no children, income less than dents eligible for the credit, throughout Washingtoh are taking $13,460 or $18,470 married filing "You work hard and you earn every part in national Earned Income Tax jointly. Maximum refund: $457 dollar," said Gov. Gregoire. "Taking Credit Day to promote the tax credit. Free tax preparation services are advantage of the tax credit is the right Groups promoting the EITC haveavailable te low- and moderate-income thing to do for yourself and your faro- a simple message: It's your money, families now through April 18. Wash- fly, and it helps inject needed money Come get it! Any individual or couple ington Information Network 211 will into the local economy, who worked in 2010 should file for the provide a directory of site locations Thousands of working families and EITC. The amount of the credit de- throughout the state - just dial 211 individuals in Washington fail to ap- pends on family size and gross income, and ask for "free tax preparation," an ply for the credit each year, missing The American Recovery and Reinvest- operator will provide you with free tax out on their share of the money. Se- ment Act also provides a temporary site locations and hours in your area. City of Shelton Animal Shelter Adoptions co~t $75, which includes vac- cine, wormier, spay/neuter plus $10 city li- cense. New dogs are brought in all the time. Call 427-7503 or visit the shelter at 902 West Pine Street. Dogs may be viewed at: www. shelton.petfinder.com. The new temporary hours are Tuesday and Wednesday; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday, Current listings: Labrador mix, female, five months old. Lab/Shepherd mix male two years old. Basset hound mix, male eight years. Yorkie Terrie mix, male three years. Pit bull terrier mix, female two years old. Lord Butterworth is telling everyone that he is ready for a home of his own. He is hoping to find a special family that will share love and affection that this colorful kitty deserves. Lord Butterworth will bring enjoyment; companionship and kitty talk to the right home. For information on Lord But- terworth and other indoor only kitties call 584-0594 or leave a message at 426-2455. Mad@ is a one.year-old Span- iel l Lab mix. She came to us a stray and We were happy to take her in. She has been spayed and vaccinated and is ready to find a home. Maddy is very sweet and playful and gets along well with, other dogs and walks well on a leash. She would make a wonder- ful addition to any family. If you would like to meet Maddy, please call Adopt-A-Pet at 432-9041 to make an appointment or visit our website adoptapet-wa.org. Anonymous, Mason Generalter Read. 7:30 p.m., AA, Hoodsport recovery at Gateway Chris- Street. Hospital, Washington Room. 7 p.m., AA, Saint David's Library. .~ian Fellowship, 405 S. 7th 5 p.m., New Community Episcopal Church, Third and 8 p.m., NA, Ellinor Room, Street. Tuesdays Thursdays Church of Union office, 310 Cedar streets. Masol~ General Hospital, 4:30 p.m., AA, Hoodsport6:30 p.m., AA open meet- , , Dalby Road, Suite 3. 7 p.m., Friends of Bill W. 901 Mountain View Drive. Library for women only. l~oon and 5:30 p.m., ~co- a..qn , m ~,o,~1 M~th ing, Hoedspert Library. holics Anonymous, 125 West A,~:~"~,r~ .... j y-.. ~.~Chapter at Hood Canal Com- 6:30 p.m., Crystal Meth 7:15 p.m., Narcotics ........... j .... Th~ ,,~,,~muniW Church, 81 Finch Saturdays Anonymous, Spinners Gone t~om ~ree~ 5:30 p.m., OvereatersPath, North 80 Tribal Cen- Creek Road, Hoodsport. 10 a.m., Overeaters Straight, St. David's Episco- Anonymous, Mountain View Alliance Church, 314 East J 8 p.m., Narcotics Anony- Anonymous, Saint David's pal Church, 324 West Cedar Street. I" .......... "1 mous, Mountain View A1-Church. Street. 7 p.m., Depressed Anony- 2 H fC Fr~ liance Church, 314 East J Noon and 5:30 p.m., AA, Mondays mous, the Pershing Room , OUrS 0 arc~ c i Street. " 125 West Cota Street. of Mason General Hospital, ,Ll~[~ J With 2 paid hours * One coupon per dient * Expires 3131/11 7 p.m., Narcotics Anony- Noon and 5:30 p.m., AA, 901Mountain View Drive. I ................... i Fridays mous, Ellinor Room at Ma- 125 West Cota Street. ~,Z~/~ .~ ~~: ~ lla.m.,NA, UnitedMeth- son General Hospital, 9016:30 p.m., Crystal Meth Wednesday8 /~ odist Church 1900 King Mountain View Drive. Anonymous, Belfair's 9:30 a.m., AI-Anon faro- O/7 r~et. 10 p.m., The Point Is, New Hope, Belfair Baptist ilygroup, Skokomish Indian ~ I Str~°°n' A1-Anon family Easy Does It, 125 West Cota Church. AT-HOME{~,E:2c Assembly of God~ 1925 High- group, Saint David s Episco- Street. 7 p.m., AA, Saint David's • ~e &/2 V~ ~(¢~/o~. ~ • pal Church. Call 427-6831. Episcopal Church, Third and way 101. J .. ,,..)o _ '~... , oDi~ector for detail_ i. ~J('60u ;~3~1 t~ Noen, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Sundays. Cedar streets, ymous,11 a.m., Narcotics Anon-united Methodist AA, 125 West Cota Street. 8 a.m., noon, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Narcotics Anony- Church 1900 King Street. I I e-mail bonnie@lean0nme.ws ~erving~ason, Thur~ton, Kitsap"1 6:30 p.m., Celebrate Re- 7:30p.m.,.~, 125 West Cota mous, Mountain View A]- 6:30 p.m., Crystal Meth covery, 419 Railroad Av- ]iance Church, 314 East J Street. Anonymous, Spinners Gone i.,ww~.lean,...onme...,ws --. ... & Grays Ha.rbor Co.,unties.~, j enue. Childcare provided. 9:30 a.m., NA, I~D Hall, Street. Straight, St. David's Episco- STEPS "-- Call 426-8461. Third and Cota streets.7 p.m., Depression Sup-pal Church, 324 West Cedar 3 - 5 p.m.,-Freedom in pert Group, Saint David's Street. Recovery, New Horizens Episcopal Church. 7 p,m., NA at Mountain Church, 307 East F Street. 7 p.m. AA, Fir Lane View A]]iancg Church, 314 4 - 6 p.m., Gateway to Health and Rehabilitation East J Street. Center, 2430 North 13th' We are he - ..... Women's Health Clinic S. Peters; DPD 25 + Years Experience C. Ngo, DDS • Restorative care Crowns, Bridges, Fillings • Extractions • Full & Partial Dentures * Oral Surgery • Repairs while you wait * Deep Cleaning • Relines * Retainers Most Insurances Accepted ST LIC#DN00000036 Operated by Mason General Hospital Page B-6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 24, 2011