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Tax Assistance e Tax Assistance Program (TAP) pro vides free tax return preparation for households and individuals that qualify. Services are oered at the Plain eld Of ce of Representative Tom Cross, 24047 W. Lockport Street, on Saturdays in February, March, and April. For details, click here to review the TAP Brochure. Coee with the Mayor - March 13 Please join Mayor Collins for coee and conversation on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 9 am at the Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport Street. All residents are in vited. Electronics Recycling Event Do you have old electronics at home tak ing up space? Recycle them on March 16, from 9 am - 1 pm at Vintage Tech Recyclers, 14110 S. Route 59, during their FREE electronics recycling event. Click here for a list of accepted items. For more information, contact Vintage Tech at (630) 305-0922. Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Mark your calendar for the Plain eld Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Business Expo on March 23! At the Expo, you can meet over 100 local busi nesses and organizations while enjoying a variety of family entertainment. e Expo runs from 9 am - 2 pm at Plain eld Central High School. Visit plain eldex po.com for details. Yard Waste Pickup Resumes in April Yard waste pickup has ended and will re sume in April 2013. Please make sure that all yard waste is properly packaged in kra yard waste bags and/or a Waste Management yard waste cart. Consolidated Election 2013 e Consolidated Election is April 9, 2013. For details about becoming an election judge or for other election infor mation, visit the Will County Clerks web site at www.thewillcountyclerk.com or call (815) 740-4632.
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RUBY STREET BRIDGE RE-OPEN ING FEBRUARY 19, 2013 e Illinois Department of Transporta tion (IDOT) has announced that the re pair work has been completed and the Ruby Street Bridge (IL Route 53) over the Des Plaines River will be re-opened Tuesday, Febru
that date cost is $35.00 per person. Reservations must be made by Feb. 22nd. Info needed includes legal name, birthdate, and complete address . Legal ID is needed for admitance to casino.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
e Oswego Senior Center has continu ing programs for designed for the ma ture adult: Gentle Yoga takes place every Tuesday at 11 am and on Fridays at 11:30 am. Suggested donation for those over 60 are $2 per class for 6 for $10. Tai Chi for beginners takes place every Tues day at 9:45 am and Friday at 10 am. Reg
ular Tai Chi is on Wenesdays at 12:45. No fee for this class Line Dancing takes place on Friday's at 10 am. Cost $1.00. Chair exercises take place on Monday and ursday mornings at 9 am. No Fee. For more information on these and oth er programs, call 630-554-5602 or stop in at our center at 156 E. Washington Street. We are open Monday throughFri day from 9 am to 4 pm.
e VITA Program provides FREE tax return preparation. Service available to individuals who earn $25,000 or less and families who earn up to $51,000 per year FREE federal and state income tax re turn preparation FREE electronic ling allows you to get your refund fast and keep more money in your pocket Returns prepared and led by IRS certi ed volunteers
Items to bring to the VITA site to have your tax returns prepared: Proof of identi cation Picture ID Social Security Cards or Individual Tax payer Identi cation cards/notices for you, your spouse and all dependents Birth dates for you, your spouse and de pendents on the tax return All income forms from payers (e.g. W-2s, 1099s) If you are a homeowner, your most re cent property tax bill Statements from college or university (e.g. Form 1098-T) if you or your depen dent(s)attended college in 2012 Information for other forms of income (e.g. self-employment) Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying num ber (the provider's Social Security Num ber or the provider's business Employer Identi cation Number) if appropriate To le taxes electronically on a marriedling-joint tax return, both spouses must
A copy of last years federal and state re turns if available Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check
Parkway Tree Trimming on or about February 11th. It is important you re move all holiday lights from trees as City Hall will not be responsible for any dam age done SNOW REGULATIONS
e United City of Yorkville would like to remind all residents of the regulations regarding snow events for parking, shoveling snow into the street and mailbox replacement
Brian Basilico
1) Exceeding Expectations
Working with clients and giving them over and above customer service is a sure re way create a referral machine. When you exceed expectations, and help them realize the true value proposition of what you have to oer, they are cer tain to share your contact information when somebody asks Do you know anybody who can. As a marketing company, our value proposition is this, Marketing should always be an investment, and never an expense. If you spend $100, you should make $300 $100 to cover the market ing costs, $100 for your time and invest ment, and $100 pro t. If we dont see an opportunity for three times return on in vestment, then we should not do the project.. Now, I cant always guarantee a 3 to 1 return on investment, but it sets us apart from the competition. Its hard to help those that dont want to be active and participate in the process. Again, thats not what we oer. I tell customers that We are in the business of making you more money!. ere have been some projects that could not live up to that oer, but many more times weve made clients 3 to 1, 5 to 1, 10 to 1, and even 25 to 1 or more in pro ts. You can bet that those customers are my best sales force.
I have been asked more than once about how to deal with a negative review. ere are no phone numbers to call and dis pute with Google, and few websites have system in place to let you deal with them. e only way to meet a bad review head on is get tons more of positive ones that push it further and further down the list of reviews. One bad review with three good ones can create an aura of concern for potential customers. One bad one with a hundred good ones, will certainly drown the lone bad one out! Ask for reviews and recommendations. Manage them, nurture them, and most certainly, be aware of them. ey are your biggest asset in building trust with
those who are just getting to know about you, your products and/or services!
Final oughts?
So what have you done to build trust with clients or potential customers? Share some of your ideas or experiences in the comments section!
2. Create an original cover letter. If the company asks for acover letter, be sure to include one. Make sure to write one spe ci c to your accomplishments and skills and one that addresses the job descrip tion properly. Go a step further and mention how you will use that knowl edge and those skills on the job. Avoid sending out a generic, run-of-the-mill cover letter. "Despite the cover letter be ing digital, it's oen the rst thing re cruiters read when viewing candidate pro leseven ahead of the resume," Day explains. "Use the cover letter as an opportunity to showcase your personali ty, quali cations, and desire for the job." 3. Identify key words and tailor your re sume. Take your time and look over your resume. Find the key words in the job description and make sure you indi cate how your accomplishments address those requirements. Be sure to cus tomize your resume and/or cover letter slightly to each speci c job. 4. Make sure your responses are on tar get and error free."With paper applica tions, poorly written submissions can be tossed in the 'circular le,' never to be seen again," Day says. "But with digital applications, error-laden content lives on at that company, potentially hurting your chances for a relationship with the em ployer in the future as well." is is a scary thought, but one that should moti vate you to triple-check your content for spelling, content, and grammar. Addi tionally, Day suggests you make sure all of your information is completely spelled outin other words, avoid abbreviations. In many cases, abbrevia tions that may be understood readily by the hiring managers are not familiar to the rst-line recruiters. 5. Maintain one candidate pro le per company. Once you apply to a company that uses an ATS, the organization saves your personal information. While you should tailor your resume and/or cover letter for each job submission, maintain one master pro le for all of your applica tions for that company. "Multiple pro les in one company's system can cause con fusion," Day says. "By only submitting one pro le per company, you can elimi nate the odds of the wrong pro le being disquali ed by a rst-line recruiter." Next week we will focus in Interviewing Techniques. Happy Hunting!
look at it in black and white, because it's easier to see problems when color isn't around to aect our senses. Make a list of the problem areas you dis covered. Tackle clean up and repair chores rst, then put some time into projects that make the grounds more at tractive. Kill mold and mildew on the house, sidewalks, roof, or driveway. Stow away unnecessary garden imple ments and tools. Kris Heiman Clean windows and gutters.
Pressure wash dirty siding and dingy decks. Edge sidewalks and remove vegetation growing between concrete or bricks. Mow the lawn. Get rid of weeds. Rake and dispose of leaves, even if your lot is wooded. Trim tree limbs that are near or touch ing the home's roof. Don't Forget the Rear View Buyers doing a drive by will try their best to see your back yard. If it's visible from another street or from someone's driveway, include it in your curb appeal eorts.
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Sinking your feet into a pool of warm, bubbly water may be relaxing. But did you know that bacteria can be intro duced into your bath, thanks to the pipes that carry the water? Avoid soaking in someone elses bacteria by being picky about your foot bath. Some spas use pipe-less pedicure chairs, which reduce the area in which bacteria can hide. Opt for easy-to-clean individu al buckets or bowls. Before you book your service, ask the spa which type of basin it uses. And remember, regardless of basin type, the technicians should still clean between each client. When booking your appointment, make sure to mention if youre a diabetic, and ask if they have a trained pedicurist (like a medical nail technician) that does dia betic pedicures. ese specialists know to be gentle, the dos and donts, and will point out to you any wounds or other symptoms that they notice while helping you. Safety is a prime concern, and its a good idea to ensure that you get pedi cures with someone experienced. Take the Right Steps You should wash and inspect your feet daily. Turn the chore into a treat. 1. Wash: Clean feet are healthy, so perform this task dailynot just for a pedicure. 2. Exfoliate: Get rid of the dry skin that prevents full moisture absorption. 3. Moisturize: Rub a thick moisturiz er into feet, avoiding the area between toes. 4. Clip: Cut toenails straight across to prevent ingrown nails. 5. Soen: Stop cuticles from crack ing by rubbing them with soothing oil. 6. Polish: Go ahead, have fun!
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Being your own health care advocate, you will know what services are covered and what services are not. is way, you are prepared when meeting with your provider to discuss healthcare treatments.
charged for. You will be glad that you did. Empower yourself with the knowl edge base of healthcare.
Who can speak to your insurance com pany or provider regarding your health bene t issues? It may seem dicult to nd someone to address questions for services listed on your EOB (explanation of bene ts) or your hospital charges.
Medicare is one of the largest health care payers, but at times can be very compli cated. In addition, your provider has to work hard to get paid for their services.
Go to the Medicare.com website for handbooks for patients. It is loaded with lots of information regarding what is covered, what is not, what you can be charged for, and what you cannot be
e best advocate that you can have is YOURSELF. Today, we have so many tools available for patients to advocate for themselves. Listed below are some of the tools that are available:
Assistance with medications Free or low-cost diabetic supplies Free seminars provided by your local hospitals Free information and tools through WebMD.com and other websites dedi cated to assisting patients Free assistance in understanding the ABCs of reading your EOB and hospital bills Assistance with hospital bills for those on xed income or low income
ese are just a few of the tools that are available to you. Have you ever gotten a bill from your doctor that immediately shocked you? I have been there, did that. My rst reaction was what does this all mean and how am I going to pay these bills?
Your rst thought may be to jump into panic mode. But if you understand the process and the items on the bill, you are better equipped to empower yourself with the tools needed to resolve the medical bills. Your health care provider takes care of your health issues. ey bill your insurance company for reimburse ment of services provided. eir billing service is there to assist you with billingrelated issues, but if you are well equipped, you can provide them with in formation that will ensure that your provider is paid for your health care ser vices with little money coming out of your pocket. at leaves a win-win solu
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Chicago Bulls Start 2nd Half by Evie Givens e All Star Break is over the Bulls con tinued to improve as the season goes on. ey are also looking at the return of Derrick Rose which will help improve the tempo of the oense. Without the services of Rose the Bulls have main tained respectability in the East and over the past weekend two Bulls made the All Star Game Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah who have helped to ll the void. e Bulls Back court has seen a li in the past few weeks with the emerging play of Nate Robinson coming o the Bench and adding scoring and defense . Overall the Bulls have played well during the rst part of the Season with spots where they have struggled. e Bulls struggle against teams that have quick point guards and three point shooting capabil ities. With the Return of Rose this should help with his defense and play making capa bilities. e Bulls need to continue to play with the Tempo on defense and force the other team to commit turn overs and that transcend into fast break points. ese are key to the continued success of the Bulls. So as we kick o the 2nd half of the season we once again in vite you to join us on facebook to weigh in on the Bulls Current Season
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Here we go the start to the 2013 cam paign and the Good Guys are ready for another Season of Ventura Ball. With the departure of AJ the Sox will have to ll the void of that leadership role. Look for a couple of players to step up and add the presence within the club house. e Sox last season nished 3 games behind Detroit and we on the brink of post sea son except for a late season slide. is year the Sox are prepared with Peavy and Gavin Floyd return healthy with John Denks assuming the closer role. e sox pitching looks strong this season with Chris Sale ready for another season. Sox hitting is same as last year get on base and let the big men knock it out of the park with Paul Konerko and Adam Dunn combining for 67 home runs and 171 runs batted in. is however is far from murders row with the loss of AJ and Youklis the Sox will need to nd that run production somehow. Look for the rise of Flowers and Rios who hit for av erage and have speed to help create run production.
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