Shredding day on Saturday, May 18
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ARP’s Information Center and Shred-It are co-sponsoring the annual public document shredding day on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place on the top level of the east parking lot at the Center Mall, 42nd and Center streets. Participants are asked to enter the parking lot from 40th and Center streets. Unloading assistance by AARP volunteers will be available. The event allows members of the public to reduce their chances of becoming a victim of identity theft by shredding some of their private documents. For more information, please call 402-398-9568.
Celebrate Sound walk scheduled for May 4
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he Sertoma Clubs of Omaha are sponsoring Celebrate Sound; Don’t Walk in Silence on Saturday, May 4 at Wehrspann Lake, 8901 S. 154th St. The event is designed to raise awareness of and funds for hearing health. This year’s proceeds will enhance equipment at the Omaha Community Playhouse for people with hearing impairments. The $20 registration for the walk includes a tshirt and a chance to win additional raffle items. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information, please call 402-301-9075.
Fremont Friendship Center You’re invited to visit the Fremont Friendship Center, 1730 W 16th St., this month for the following: • May 1: Piano music by Wally @ 10:30 a.m. • May 3: Pitch tourney @ 9:30 a.m. • May 6: Trip to Lauritzen Gardens @ 1 p.m. • May 8: Music by Roger Webb @ 10:30 a.m. • May 9: Humorist Kirk Estee @ 10:45 a.m. • May 15: Music by Lenny Eby @ 10:45 a.m. • May 22: Free health screening from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and music by the Link Duo. • May 23 & 24: Annual garage sale 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • May 29: Music by the JRS Trio @ 10:30 a.m. • May 30: Presentation on memory loss @ 10:15 a.m. The center will be closed on May 27 for Memorial Day. The Fremont Friendship Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (according to schedule); and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is served @ 11:30 a.m. There is a $3 suggested donation for the meal. Reservations are due by noon the business day prior to the meal you wish to enjoy. A Tuesday supper club is served @ 5:30 p.m. A variety of other activities are also available. For meal reservations or more information, please call Laurie Harms @ 402-727-2815.
Return homestead exemption applications by June 30
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pplicants whose names are on file in the assessor’s office in Douglas, Sarpy, Dodge, Cass, and Washington counties should have a homestead exemption form mailed to them by early March. New applicants must contact their county assessor’s office to receive the application. The 2013 forms and a household income statement must be completed and returned to the county assessor’s office by June 30, 2013. A homestead exemption provides property tax relief by exempting all or part of the homestead’s valuation from taxation. The state of Nebraska reimburses the counties and other government subdivisions for the lost tax revenue. To qualify for a homestead exemption, a Nebraska homeowner must be age 65 by Jan. 1, 2013, the home’s owner/occupant through Aug. 15, 2013, and fall within the income guidelines shown below. Certain homeowners who have a disability and totally-disabled war veterans and their widow(er)s may also be eligible for this annual tax break. When determining household income, applicants must include Social Security
and Railroad Retirement benefits plus any income for which they receive a Form 1099. The homestead exemption amount is based on the homeowner’s marital status and income level (see below). Maximum exemptions are based on the average assessed value for residential property in each Nebraska county. The Douglas County Assessor’s office (1819 Farnam St.) is sending volunteers into the community to help older adults complete the application form. The volunteers will be located at sites throughout the county. A list of these locations will be included with your application. Assistance is also available by calling the Volunteers Assisting Seniors at 402444-6617. Douglas County residents can also have their homestead exemption questions answered by calling 402-597-6659. Here are the telephone numbers for the assessor’s offices in the counties served by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging: Douglas: 402-444-7060; Sarpy: 402593-2122; Dodge: 402-727-3916; Cass: 402-296-9310; and Washington: 402426-6800.
Household income table Over age 65 Married Income
Over age 65 Single Income
Exemption Percentage
0 - $31,000.99 $31,001 - $32,700.99 $32,701 - $34,400.99 $34,401 - $36,000.99 $36,001 - $37,700.99 $37,701 - $39,300.99 $39,301 and over
0 to $26,500.99 $26,501 - $27,900.99 $27,901 - $29,200.99 $29,201 - $30,600.99 $30,601 - $32,000.99 $32,001 - $33,400.99 $33,401 and over
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