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Local Student Wins 'Pays For A’s' Scholarship
A Gooding Middle School student is the latest winner of Zions Bank’s Pays for A’s scholarship program. Seventh grader Addy Kearsley has won a $500 savings account as a regional winner of the spring Pays for A’s drawing. Aaron Geurts, manager of the Zions Bank Gooding branch, presented Kearsley with her award at the Gooding branch on April 1. Pays for A’s rewards students who put in the effort to make their grades count. Kearsley was entered into the drawing by bringing her report card to Zions Bank. She was paid $1 for each “A” and received an entry into the spring drawing. Of more than 2,500 entries, 18 students throughout Idaho and Utah were randomly selected as winners of their respective regions. “We know it takes extra attention and effort to earn high marks, so we’re proud to recognize the achievements of students like Addy through the Pays for A’s program,” Geurts said. “Our goal is to help students focus on schoolwork and motivate them to earn good grades.” For nearly two decades, Pays for A’s has rewarded thousands of students across Idaho and Utah for earning great grades. Students ages 12 to 18 can participate by bringing their most current term-end report card into any Zions Bank location. Students do not need a Zions Bank account to participate. They’ll receive $1 per “A” deposited into their savings account, or 50 cents per “A” if they opt for cash. For each “A” on their report cards, students are entered into a drawing to win one of 18 regional scholarship prizes each worth $500 and one grand prize worth $1,000 in each state. For more information, visit www.zionsbank.com/pays4as.
Fun Easter Events for Kids
The Lincoln County Youth Center in Richfield will host "The Best Day Every Bakery" and Easter Party this Friday at 9:30 a.m. Kids from kindergarten to 12th grade are welcome to enjoy a cake decorating class, an egg hunt, crafts, and a movie. Call Davis Schoolcraft (421-6280) or Louann Whitesell (539-0514) for more information. Early registratin preferred. Richfield will host a Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 16th, starting at 10 a.m. in the Big City Park. For kids up to 10 years old. Prizes donated by Glanbia, Friday's Market, Family Mart, Jac-Kenz-ie Nail Works, Mayor and First Lady Naylor of Richfield, and Mitch & Rufina Henson. Fairfield's Easter Egg Hunt will be April 16th on the Camas School Grounds. Fun begins at 10 a.m. If you have questions or want to donate to this year's event, contact Kathy Stephens at 208-593-9429.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
April 13, 2022
Vol 46 Num 15
Apply For Property Tax Relief
Monday, April 18, is the last day for certain homeowners and veterans with disabilities to apply for relief from their 2021 property taxes. They must submit completed applications to county assessors by that date. Idaho's Property Tax Reduction Program This program reduces property taxes by as much as $1,500 on an eligible homeowner's primary Idaho residence and up to an acre of land. You might qualify for a property tax reduction if all of these are true: You're an Idaho resident You own and occupy your home, and the value doesn't exceed a limit set by law and that will be calculated in June 2022. Your total 2021 income, after deducting medical expenses, was $32,230 or less. You're any of the following as of January 1, 2022: 65 or older Former POW or hostage Motherless or fatherless child under 18 Blind Widow(er) Disabled as recognized by the Social Security Administration,
Railroad Retirement Board, Federal Civil Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or a public employment system not covered by these agencies.
Homeowners can get an application for property tax reduction on the Idaho State Tax Commission website at tax.idaho.gov or from their county assessor. Homeowners who don't qualify for the Property Tax Reduction program might qualify for the Property Tax Deferral program, which has an application deadline of September 6. Property Tax Benefit for Veterans with Disabilities The benefit for veterans with disabilities reduces Idaho property taxes by as much as $1,500 on their home and up to an acre of land. The program doesn't have an income limit. You might qualify for the veterans benefit if both of these apply: You're recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a 100% service-connected disabled veteran, or you receive 100% compensation from the VA due to individual unemployability as of January 1, 2022. cont. page 2...