Camp Sonshine of Iola provides safe haven for evacuee families Oct 8, 2008
SBA is giving loans for homes, cars and furniture and personal property, said Hockensmith. FEMA recipients are able to receive housing aid for up to 18 months. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Ohio slips in annual Tax Foundation ranking Oct 7, 2008
The improvement came in the final stages of a five-year phase-in of Ohio s commercial activity tax, which starting in April 2009 will replace other assessments, including the personal property tax and the state franchise tax. The foundation said that while the full effect of the CAT won t be known for at least another year, it expects Ohio s rank for individual income taxes to improve as rates continue to fall through 2010, the result of 2005 legislation from the Taft administration that phased... (Columbus Business First, OH)
Murder Suspect to get exam Oct 7, 2008
Maria McCullough, 51, is accused of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, threats with a weapon, threats leading to great bodily injury, damage to personal property and driving with a suspended license. In late March, McCullough was arrested on suspicion of trying to kill her employer, Nora Canez, 58. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Letters from readers Oct 7, 2008
A few reminders to sign stealers: First, it is illegal to trespass on private land and take personal property. Second, the candidates do not endorse illegal acts performed in their names. (Florida Times-Union)
Nigeria: Inheritance Rights And Women (iii) Oct 5, 2008
"Notwithstanding any custom or usage to the contrary, in all questions (save questions relating to agricultural land) regarding intestate succession, special property of females, including personal property inherited or obtained under contract or gift, or any other provision of Personal Law, marriage, dissolution of marriage, including Talaq, Ila, Zihar, Lian, Khula and Mubaraat, maintenance, dower, guardianship, gifts, trusts and trust properties, and wakfs (other than charities and charitable... (allAfrica.com)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Oct 5, 2008
Under past Supreme Court rulings, "in the private employer context, employees retain at least some expectation of privacy in their offices,'' Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, author of the August ruling, said in Tuesday's decision by the same three-judge panel. He said the employee in this case, Jeffrey Ziegler, had a reasonable belief that his electronic files would be private in a password-protected computer kept in a locked office not shared by co-workers. Nevertheless, O'Scannlain said, FBI... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Charitable planned gifts Oct 5, 2008
Tangible or intangible personal property. 5. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Nelson: Fix Orkin tract issues or forget it Oct 5, 2008
Perdue willingly accepts and profits from high land prices for his personal property through ethically questionable deals, but he's not willing to pay large sums for a parcel that can help the state's economic development efforts. "It got a little crossways because the governor thought it was paying too much, but we were paying what it was appraised for," said Athens real estate broker Gerry Whitworth regarding the Solvay negotiations. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Holbrook dazzles as Twain Oct 5, 2008
As Twain's biographer Albert Bigelow Paine writes, Twain liked to note that the average American citizen was true to his "Christian principles three hundred and sixty-three days in the year, and how on the other two days of the year he left those principles at home and went to the tax-office and the voting-booths."Holbrook picks up a line from a speech Twain gave at Carnegie Hall mocking the willingness of a "gentleman" to cheat on his taxes: "In fifteen minutes I was become just a mere moral... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Your guide to real estate jargon Oct 5, 2008
The court determines the rightful heirs, pays legal claims of creditors, and appoints an administrator to distribute the real and personal property according to the court s decree. The Kauai Board of Realtors is a nonprofit organization comprised of 700 Realtors and associates from the bank, mortgage and escrow industry. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
County named federal disaster area Oct 4, 2008
Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs. Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Palin jousts with Biden Oct 4, 2008
"I eliminated personal property taxes and eliminated small business inventory taxes and as governor we suspended our state fuel tax. We did all of those things knowing that that is how our economy would be heated up," Palin said. Palin's claim may have been a bit of an exaggeration. (Juneau Empire)
Drug dealer sentenced to 5 years in prison Oct 4, 2008
James Earl Heaton pleaded guilty to misdemeanor larceny and injury to personal property and was sentenced to 45 days in prison, suspended. Tony Montes Hines pleaded guilty to felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver and misdemeanor charges of maintaining a place for controlled substances and resisting arrest and was sentenced to from four to five months in prison, suspended. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Citizens, not elected officials, own town Oct 4, 2008
Even though you had a significant part in writing them, the town ordinances are not your personal property. You continually suggest that you provide open government, but you continually do not provide adequate information in a timely manner -- if at all. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Crittenden residents can pay taxes online Oct 4, 2008
Residents may pay personal property and real estate taxes at www. arkansas. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Shawnee City Commission Agenda Oct 4, 2008
Discuss and consider a resolution declaring items of personal property in possession of the Shawnee Police Department to be unclaimed personal property and authorizing the sale of said items at public auction. 27. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
City passes tax rate for 2008 Oct 3, 2008
This keeps the property rate the same as last year but the personal property rate has decreased. Last year s personal property tax rate was 20 ... 6 cents per $100 of personal property. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Letter: Fiscal 2008 surplus revenue Oct 3, 2008
2 million) was a result of better than forecasted revenues in: real estate and personal property taxes ($355,000); excise taxes ($315,000); penalties and interest on taxes ($154,000); investment income ($152,000); RESCO/B&M settlement ($90,000); trash fee collections ($76,000); and, Medicaid reimbursement ($54,000). The net surplus in real estate and personal property tax, trash fee, excise tax and penalties and interest on taxes was due solely to the pursuit and collection of back taxes. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Oct 3, 2008
Under past Supreme Court rulings, "in the private employer context, employees retain at least some expectation of privacy in their offices,'' Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, author of the August ruling, said in Tuesday's decision by the same three-judge panel. He said the employee in this case, Jeffrey Ziegler, had a reasonable belief that his electronic files would be private in a password-protected computer kept in a locked office not shared by co-workers. Nevertheless, O'Scannlain said, FBI... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Assessor warns buyers of all sorts of property Oct 3, 2008
"We're looking for personal property that businesses use to conduct business on a daily basis," Lastra said. According to Lastra, tangible business property includes commercial furniture, fixtures, manufacturing machinery and equipment, computer equipment and all other miscellaneous business personal property ... Residents owning tangible personal property must file a list of their possessions with the tax assessor's office by Nov. 1 to avoid a penalty. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Abortion takes a heavy toll Oct 3, 2008
tmt wrote on Sep 28, 2008 12:37 AM:" Contrary to assertions by the anti-abortionists, a fertilized egg is NOT a person. Some things to consider.1. Funerals are not held for miscarriages and abortions.2. Death certificates are not issued for miscarriages and abortions.3. Miscarriage and abortion tissue is not buried in a grave; it is discarded as medical waste.4. The government does not recognize a person until they are born. Only then is a Social Security number issued.5. At law, fertilized eggs... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Police arrest burglary suspects Oct 3, 2008
Police said someone broke into a motel room and stole 2,770 worth of personal property of the occupant. Jonathan Dewayne Johnson, 17, Trent Street, Rockingham, was arrested on felony charges of second-degree burglary and larceny, and misdemeanor damage to personal property ... Dusten Kyle Long, 18, South Hancock Street, was arrested on felony charges of second-degree burglary and larceny, and misdemeanor damage to personal property. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
GRF Board's 2009 operating budget meeting is an endurance contest Oct 3, 2008
These included a portion of staff salaries attributed to hours working on Trust administration, as well as certain personal property acquisitions, such as computers and equipment for Channel 28 and the Fitness Center ... Five members of the Board disagreed with the committee and, seeking to relieve the coupon, voted to allow the transference of salary and personal property costs from the operational budget into the Trust Fund ... The vote was also split over moving the acquisition of personal... (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
GRF Finance Committee reviews 2009 budget, makes recommendations Oct 3, 2008
Personal Property Acquisition. This proposal calls for purchasing personal property, such as capital equipment, from the Trust budget rather than the operations budget (coupon money). (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
MOMania » Oct 3, 2008
So don t hold back, tell all the ways your kids have damaged your personal property. Categories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fairfax County Faces Large Deficit, Severe Budget Constraints in Fiscal 2010 Oct 3, 2008
When they put off buying a new car, the county loses both the sales tax revenue and the higher rate for a new car paid in personal property tax ... The county relies heavily on revenue from real estate taxes and personal property taxes ... 1 percent ( 2,699,018,205) came from real estate and personal property taxes. (South County Chronicle, VA)
County Conducts Routine Business Oct 3, 2008
Solicitor Stanley Kerlin along with technology director Eldon Martin met with the commissioners to review the possible future sale of the county s personal property via an online auction. Auctions have been conducted in recent years through sealed bids. (Fulton County News, PA)
Sale of equipment leaves Teton Homes' future uncertain Oct 3, 2008
Zions National Bank, which held the first lien on the real and personal property, according to the bank's attorney, paid slightly more than 1 million for contents of the buildings at Teton Homes ... Zions First National Bank made the only bid for the personal property and fixtures -- except motor vehicles -- and its attorney signed the paperwork after the auction ... "Zions had the first lien on the real and personal property," Durham said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Less than Two Weeks Remain to Register for Disaster Assistance Oct 3, 2008
Loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for disaster-related losses to real and personal property and businesses of all sizes must also be submitted by September 29. SBA officials encourage anyone who has received a disaster loan application to turn it in as soon as possible. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Nuisance animal ordinance discussed Oct 3, 2008
Though no action was taken on the plan, the recommendation would allow for civil or criminal penalties for pet owners for actions such as leaving waste on someone else's property, turning over or removing garbage from containers, damaging gardens or other personal property, or chasing or harassing other animals, pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles. Another form of nuisance would involve an animal kept in unsanitary conditions that result in offensive odors or is dangerous to public health. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
County lowers tax rates Sep 25, 2008
079 per $100 of assessed value for tangible personal property ... The tangible personal property has remained the same though for the past two years. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Less than a week left to apply for federal disaster assistance Sep 25, 2008
Sept. 29 is also the deadline to apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a loan to cover disaster-related losses to real and personal property ... SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. (Charles City Press, IO)
Commissioners criticize feds on fire managementMiddle Fork Fire in Crater Lake National Park now at 19,000 acres Sep 25, 2008
wrote on Sep 24, 2008 1:13 PM:" In order for the forests to return to a healthy state, fire needs to be reintroduced to the ecosystem. The forests have evolved because of the presence of fire. Now that fire is no longer part of the ecosystem, things are growing out of control. Fires are costing more money because personal property are being threatened. Its just like the gulf coast, people should be building houses on barrier islands. So Californians and other land owners shouldn't be building... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Calloway OKs 2008-09 taxes Sep 25, 2008
The personal property tax will be 39. 9 cents per 100 of assessed value, which is the same as last year. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Underage drinking Sep 25, 2008
com: Serving Madison County, Mississippi. Serving Madison County, Mississippi. (The Clarion-Ledger)
First 2 banned from 14 bars Sep 25, 2008
MacDonald said the effort aims to curb behavior that has included fights, public urination, ripped flower beds, tipped trash cans and other destruction of personal property. Since the initiative was announced in the Herald last week, he said, other police departments have expressed interest and the news has been reported widely. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
District 108 budget deficit bigger than expected Sep 24, 2008
The corporate personal property replacement tax revenue is estimated to decrease by 89,251 from last year. The most significant revenue change in the FY 2009 budget is a 400,000 increase in the district's local tax extension, due to new home and business construction and increased EAV.. (Pekin Times, IL)
Juneau Chamber wins state award Sep 24, 2008
The chamber is working on abolishing the city's business personal property tax or exempting smaller businesses and startups, and exempting all businesses from related-party sales tax on tangible personal property. ARTICLE LINKS: | | Reader Comments Disclaimer ng: These comments do not represent the Juneau Empire's views. (Juneau Empire)
Senior notes Sep 24, 2008
Assessors are required by Massachusetts General Laws to value all real and personal property within the community for local tax purposes; to adjust motor vehicle excise tax bills which originate with the Department of Motor Vehicles, and boat excise tax bills which originate with the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Environmental Law Enforcement. Loughlin visits the Senior Center to further explain the process and to answer questions Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at Watertown Senior Center. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Spotsy cutting budget again The biggest drops are in recordation taxes, which are collected when a home sells or is refinanced, sales tax, and personal property tax. Sep 24, 2008
The biggest drops are in recordation taxes, which are collected when a home sells or is refinanced, sales tax, and personal property tax. They did not recommend that supervisors make adjustments to the projected revenue budget until they get more data in the next 30 days. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Hilander Bowl files for bankruptcy again Sep 24, 2008
I am willing to bet he is not behind on his personal property tax bill or mortgage. Maybe if he wants local support he should release financial documents that show he has sacrificed personally to keep his business afloat. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Former co-defendant testifies against O.J. Sep 23, 2008
Stewart maintains he relied on Simpson's assurances that he was only going to recover personal property. Ehrlich traveled with Simpson from Florida to Las Vegas for the wedding of a mutual friend, and said he reluctantly agreed to pose as a buyer of Simpson memorabilia in a hotel room "sting" arranged by Simpson and Riccio. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
O.J. Back in Court Sep 23, 2008
Stewart maintains he relied on Simpson's assurances that he was only going to recover some personal property. Riccio testified last week that a plan he and Simpson hatched to recover personal belongings allegedly stolen by Simpson's former agent went awry when one of five men who barged into the room with Simpson pulled out a gun and began barking orders like a police officer. (Fox News)
One check passing without fanfare Sep 23, 2008
3 million in facilities, machinery and equipment, and the building should result in more than $500,000 in personal property tax revenue for the city. Scott Whipple can be reached at swhipple@newbritainherald. (Middletown Press, CT)
Attention eBay Sellers - Are You Insured? Sep 22, 2008
"You need to have insurance on your collectibles for the same reasons you insure your house and personal property: natural disasters, fires, theft, and earthquake. In addition to these risks, sellers have some additional risks. They have to worry about shipping and transporting their inventory" advised Annemarie. eBay Radio is eBays' Official Radio Show. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Maj. Billy Kelly, left, and Rockingham Police Chief Robert Voorhees check marijuana plants and weapons confiscated during a recent arrest. Photo contributed Sep 21, 2008
On East Eason Drive, Rockingham, someone stole 700 worth of personal property. On Page Street, Dobbins Heights, someone shot into an occupied dwelling causing 1,000 damage to siding and 500 damage to windows. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Taxing Entities Endorse Real Estate, Property Tax Abatement Sep 20, 2008
Monday night the board of aldermen passed an ordinance stating that the city will move forward with a plan to abate 50 percent of real estate and personal property taxes for 20 years and waive 100 percent of city, county and state sales tax for construction materials used to build the proposed $12 million Plaze Inc. industrial plant. During the board meeting, taxing entities affected by the abatement of real estate and personal property tax were given an opportunity to voice concerns or express... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Tape says police employee wanted to 'get' O.J Sep 20, 2008
Riccio testified later Thursday that a plan to recover the former football star's personal property worked perfectly "until the gun came out." ... Stewart maintains he relied on Simpson's assurances that he was only going to recover some personal property. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police hoped to 'get' Simpson Sep 19, 2008
Thomas Riccio testified in the trial in Las Vegas yesterday that a plan to recover former football star O.J. Simpson's personal property worked perfectly ''until the gun came out ... Riccio testified later yesterday that a plan to recover the former football star's personal property worked perfectly "until the gun came out." ... Stewart maintains he relied on Simpson's assurances that he was only going to recover some personal property. (Boston Globe)
Court approves $15.1 million budget Sep 19, 2008
Other details of the lease include: the county can sublease and remodel the space; the county will be responsible for making all necessary repairs; the landlord will pay for general liability, fire, and extended coverage insurance on the building while the county will be responsible for insuring personal property; and the county will be responsible for all utility charges. In another agenda item, the commissioners court approved a resolution concerning a home-delivered meal grant program... (Cameron Herald, TX)
The First Federal Elections in Cana... Sep 19, 2008
These potential voters were men, usually with British backgrounds and they either had personal property or real property of value. In New Brunswick, for example, a man needed to have a value of $400. (Suite101.com)
Lawyer learned ropes as a defendant Sep 19, 2008
Simpson's lawyers say he was merely trying to recover his own personal property. Bryson represents co-defendant Stewart, who allegedly posed as a wealthy investor interested in O.J. Simpson memorabilia. (CNN)
Obituaries for Sept. 19 Sep 19, 2008
Mrs. Plotts was a deputy sheriff and worked in the Delaware County Sheriff Department as the personal property clerk retiring in 1997 after 16 years of service. She coached CYO girl's softball and basketball for St. Cyril's Parish in East Lansdowne. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Per Share of $0.07 Despite Record High Raw Material Costs Sep 18, 2008
" Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of sales fell to 11.1% in the third quarter of 2008 as compared to 12.2% a year ago. Expenses in the third quarter of 2008 were $26.7 million, including $1.9 million from the Asian businesses, as compared to $24.0 million last year. Interest expense decreased $0.5 million, to $3.0 million, for the third quarter of 2008 due to significantly lower average interest rates as a result of the Company's refinancing actions in 2007, which... (PR Newswire)
Under charter, people would decide tax hikes Sep 18, 2008
For purposes of this section, taxes are defined as income taxes, property taxes, personal property taxes, fuel taxes, use taxes, sales taxes, and excise taxes. New taxes are defined as any tax not in place and being levied at the date of approval of this Charter. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Harolds obtains $1.8 million in financing Sep 18, 2008
The loan is secured by all personal property owned by Harold s and its subsidiaries, Harold s said Wednesday. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Castleberry's closing will hurt Augusta Sep 18, 2008
Of the $324,545 the county is billing Castleberry's this year in real estate and personal property taxes, 68 percent ($220,761) is scheduled to go to the school system. It's a relatively small amount of the school system's overall 2008-09 budget of nearly $275 million, but the revenue loss is part of a continuing trend of financial woe for a district already experiencing a dwindling tax base and declining enrollment. (The Augusta Chronicle)
GRF Board and Finance Committee get a lot to think about regarding the proposed 2009 Foundation budget Sep 18, 2008
These include shifting the costs of personal property that costs more than 500 but less than 5,000 to the Trust Fund from the operations budget. Examples of such personal property would be fitness machines, equipment for Channel 28, computers and radar speed signs. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Saving the animals in Ike's aftermath Sep 17, 2008
Sept. 16: Galveston residents are being allowed to temporarily return to survey damage to their personal property under a "look and leave" policy. NBC's Jay Gray has the details. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan hurt in Coogee bar fight Sep 17, 2008
We removed all of them and police were called," Mr Warhurst said. It is understood glasses of beer were thrown in the fracas, with Donovan's finger broken as she allegedly tried to defend herself. Mr Axford said family members returned to the bar later on Sunday looking for some of Donovan's personal property thought to have been lost during the fight. "We went back looking for a fob watch Casey lost, which belonged to her grandfather who died recently. They (bar management) said they'd look for... (NEWS.com.au)
* Vegas jurors hear opening arguments in another OJ trial Sep 17, 2008
Simpsons lawyer Yale Galanter said the trial was about personal property, and that his client was retrieving his things that had been stolen years earlier. The first witnesses are also due to appear in the trial that gets underway in earnest this week after four days of jury selection that resulted in a panel of three men and nine women, all of them white. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gunmen try to robuniversity student Sep 17, 2008
"If you're dealing with a perpetrator, especially one who has a firearm, our recommendation is to give whatever personal property they want because that could be replaced," Williamson said. The last time Williamson recalled anyone was robbed on campus was in February 2003, when police believe the same pair of gunmen held up five people in three separate armed robberies on the same day. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Council OKs ordinance aimed at vandals Sep 17, 2008
A draft copy of the proposed ordinance defines graffiti as a marking "of any nature whatsoever which defaces, obliterates, covers, alters, damages, mars or destroys the real or personal property of another.". An exception is chalk on a public sidewalk or street "in connection with traditional children's games.". (NJ.com -- Times)
Property Sits Unclaimed Sep 17, 2008
intangible personal property (stocks, bonds, etc. held or owing in this State. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
OJ Simpson robbery trial begins Sep 16, 2008
Opening the case for the defence, Yale Galanter asserted that the evidence would not show Mr Simpson had intended to commit a crime, but rather that he went to the hotel to retrieve personal property that had been stolen from him by "hustlers". "This was a recovery; this wasn't a robbery," he said. (BBC News)
