Our network

Jacobs’ Office Responsible for 50% of County Surplus

Jacobs’ Office Responsible for 50% of County Surplus

       Says proud of role Clerk’s office plays to support critical services while keeping down taxes

Erie County, NY – Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs reported today that his office accounted for 50% of the overall county surplus.  Jacobs’ is referring to the County Comptroller’s report released yesterday which shows an overall budget surplus of $4.27 Million, and  “roughly 50% of the county’s entire operating surplus,” came from the County Clerk  said the Erie County Comptroller in his budget close-out report.

“We were proud to report our over $2 million dollar surplus several months ago but the fact that we contributed such a large percentage to the County’s overall surplus is quite significant,” said Jacobs. The Clerk’s Office represents only 4% of the County’s work force but is responsible for one-half of the 2012 County’s surplus.

Community Sponsors

Clarences Beats West Seneca West 14-6

CLARENCE, N.Y.-Clarence exploded in the 6th inning with 9 runs against West Seneca West on Tuesday to give the Red Devils a 14-6 victory in girls softball.

West Seneca West found themselves down 5-2 in the top of the 6th inning when the Indians rallied to take a 6-5 lead sparked by a 2 RBI triple by #23 Adrianna Lis. The Indians scored 4 runs in the 6th inning, which was capped off by #4 Lu Krawczyk's RBI Single to take the 6-5 lead.

Jacobs to Host Learner Permit Testing Day at Auto Bureau

Jacobs to Host Learner Permit Testing Day at Auto Bureau

                                         Assisting Teen Drivers Obtain Driver’s Permit

Summer Pest Protection for Your Pets

Summer Pest Protection for Your Pets

 

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

While the season's warmer weather offers great opportunity for games of fetch with Fido, it also brings increased risk from exposure to pests, particularly ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and stinging insects. Safeguarding dogs and cats begins with discussions with your veterinarian, but in addition to prescribed healthcare repellents and preventatives, there are several things that can be done to make your yard inhospitable to the stinging, biting troublemakers.

Nar-Anon Meeting to Feature Author and Businesswoman Donna Mae DePola

Nar-Anon Meeting to Feature Author and Businesswoman Donna Mae DePola

 

Donna Mae DePola, president and CEO of The Resource Training Center and author of “Twelve Tins,” will be sharing her story of resilience and hope at a Nar-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, at St. Mary’s of Swormville School, 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst. The event is open to the public.

Foraging For Wild Food

 

COLDEN , NY-A simple nature walk can provide us with so much. It brings peace to the soul, quiets the mind, and If done with knowledge and respect it can also supply sustenance for the body. The fields and forests around Western New York are already ripe with plants that can be harvested and made into a nutritious meal.

The first rule of foraging however, is to know what you are gathering. Eating the wrong plant can have serious consequences. Sandy Geffner of Earth Spirit Educational Services cautions." Just as these plants will feed us and heal us, they can also obviously hurt us. We have to be schooled properly, we have to take the time and energy and prepare ourselves for this kind of work."

IRS Offers Tips for Dealing with Notices

IRS Offers Tips for Dealing with Notices

Each year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons. Here are ten things you should know about IRS notices in case one shows up in your mailbox.

1. Don’t panic. Many of these letters require a simple response.

2. There are many reasons why the IRS sends correspondence. If you receive an IRS notice, it will typically cover a very specific issue about your account or tax return. Notices may require payment, notify you of changes to your account or ask you to provide more information.

3. Each notice offers specific instructions on what you need to do to satisfy the inquiry.

4. If you receive a notice advising you that the IRS has corrected your tax return, you should review the correspondence and compare it with the information on your return.

5. If you agree with the correction to your account, then usually no reply is necessary unless a payment is due or the notice directs otherwise.