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REDDING – Enjoy thought-provoking pre- sentations and Q&A opportunities at Simp- son University's 4th annual Student Research Symposium starting with registra- tion at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1, in LaBaume- Rudat Hall on campus. The free, day-long event features presenta- tions and posters by more than 35 undergrad- uate and graduate stu- dents on topics from multiple disciplines. Registration starts at 9 a.m., with the opening plenary session at 10. A limited number of com- plimentary lunch tickets to the university's din- ing center will be avail- able at the registration table. The event, sponsored by the university's Office of Academic Affairs, is designed to showcase scholarly achievement among undergraduate and grad- uate students. Participants present their scholarship through 10- to 30- minute presentations or facilitated poster ses- sions. This year's con- ference focuses on the theme of "healing." Sis- ter Brenda O'Keeffe, from Mercy Medical Center in Redding, will speak at the opening session on "Embracing the Power to Heal the Body, Mind, and Soul." Dr. John Ayabe, asso- ciate professor of histo- ry and a symposium organizer, said the topic of "healing" was chosen because the organizing committee felt it could be addressed from many areas. "English majors could explore thematic applications of healing in literature; science and outdoor leadership stu- dents might examine environmental healing; theology and ministry students might explore spiritual redemption as healing; history and social science students could address commu- nal healing through the lens of socio-political changes; and, of course, nursing students might look at the practices of physical healing in their patients," he said. "The possibilities seemed endless, and we believed that the pro- jects would help us all to better appreciate the many ways that human beings heal or aid in healing." This year's presenta- tions include titles such as "Racial Prejudice and Community Healing," "The Surgery of the Gods, "Pentecostal Con- ceptions of Divine Healthcare," and "Land's Calling: How Industrialization in the U.S. Fostered Jeffer- son's Republican Vision." For the first time, the symposium will include an awards presentation 4:45-5 p.m. The Stanley Clark Student Research Awards—named after former university provost Stanley Clark, a strong supporter of stu- dent research—will be presented to six students (three undergraduate, three graduate), in the categories of best research paper, best research poster, and best research presentation. For a complete list of topics, times and room locations, visit simp- sonu.edu/researchsym- posium. For more information about the symposium, contact John A y a b e a t 5 3 0 - 2 2 6 - 4155 or jayabe@simp- sonu.edu. 2B Daily News – Thursday, February 27, 2014 Get paid to donate your stuff If you itemize your tax return, you probably know that you are allowed to deduct the fair market value of clothing and household items you donate to charity. But what's the fair market value of, say, a pair of shoes or a lamp? More than you might think. The law does not allow the char- ity to determine the value of an item you donate. The charitable organi- zation gives you a receipt saying that you made the donation. You, the donor, must assign that "fair market value." And that's the prob- lem. If you overstate the value, you risk an audit, penalties and interest. If you underestimate you'll pay more taxes than you should. Some years ago, my husband and I donated our antique pump organ to a church where it will be used in services and enjoyed by many. It's more than a hundred years old, so looking up the new price and depreciating it appropri- ately was not possible. Our accoun- tant suggested we locate similar antiques that have sold in, say, the past year and then adjust according- ly for our specific situation. Right. Like there's a brisk market for antique reed organs down at the mall. But then I got to thinking ... hmm ... eBay! Sure enough, several pump organs have sold in the past year. I printed the documentation and attached this to our tax return that year to back up the value we assigned, and then deducted from our taxable income. But enough about me. Let's talk about your castoffs. How can you know for sure the "fair market value" of, say, that sports jacket that's still in great shape or those kitchen items that are still ser- viceable? You can use the method I used for my little pump organ. Start searching for actual sales of similar items. 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By using this book, thousands of people have avoided overpaying millions of dol- lars in income taxes! If you're like most people, you stuff a bunch of old clothes into bags and claim a $100 deduction, receiving maybe a few dol- lars in tax benefits. All of that could easily have been worth $1,500 or more if you only knew how to value your donations. The values add up quickly. To take deductions on your 2013 tax return, you must have already made those donations in 2013. However, you do have until April 15, 2014 to complete the paperwork. Don't let that date get away from you. Get busy today turn- ing all the used stuff you donated last year into cash! By the way, as an Every- day Cheapskate reader, you can get a huge discount on "Money for Your Used Clothing Tax Year 2013" at only $20 plus s/h at Debt- ProofLiving.com or call 800-550- 3502 M-F, 8:30am to 5pm Pacific. Supplies are limited. Mary invites questions at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or c/o Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2099, Cypress, CA 90630. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com, a personal finance member website and the author of "The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement," released in 2013. Mary Hunt Everyday Cheapskate Rubes By Leigh Ruben Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P.O. Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Red Bluff California HEAT Chorus - Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m., Meteer School Room 26, 695 Kimball Road, 895-0139 Childbirth Class, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, Columba room, Anita 529-8377 Fun Senior Aerobics, 8-9 a.m., $1 per class, Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. 527-8177 Good Morning Red Bluff, 7:50 a.m., Durango RV Resort Imagination Train storyhour, 4 p.m., Tehama County Library Kelly-Griggs House Museum, 1-3 p.m., 311 Washington St., group tours by appointment, 527-1129 Live country music, with dinner at the Veterans Hall, 5-7 p.m. Painting session, Red Bluff Art Association, 10 a.m., Tehama Dis- trict Fairground, 529-1603 PAL Martial Arts, ages 5-18, 3-5 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, free, 529-7950 Penny Bingo, 10 a.m., Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Phoenix Community Support Group for those getting over chemical dependency, 11:30 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 838 Jeffer- son St., 945-2349 Pinochle for Seniors, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 1500 S. Jackson St., free, 527-8177 Red Bluff Exchange Club, noon, M&M Ranch House, 645 Ante- lope Blvd. #1 Rock Choir, 4 p.m., 601 Monroe St., free, all welcome Senior Chair Volleyball, 1 p.m., Community Center, 1500 S. Jack- son St. Sunrise Speakers Toastmasters, noon, Rabobank, 500 Luther Road, 529-3556 Swinging Squares Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Red Bluff Com- munity and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., for beginner or review classes, call 529-1615 Widowed Persons Dinner, 5 p.m., Veterans Hall Women's Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Call for group time and location, 528-0226 Corning Cal-Fresh and Healthy Family Appointments, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Dance with Juana, noon to 1 p.m., Family Resource Center, 1488 South St., 824-7670 Degree of Pocahontas Silver Cloud Council # 168, 7 p.m. Inde- pendent Grange 470, 20945 Corning Road, Bernie 824-1114 or Kathy 586-1065 Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Call for group time and location, 528-0226 Dual Diagnosis Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 1600 Solano St., 527-8491, Ext. 3309 Soccer training, 4-6 p.m., except for holidays and rain, Woodson School Soccer Field, 150 N Toomes, 824-7680 Women's Support Group, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, West and South streets, 824-7670 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Red Bluff Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m., Bethel Assembly of God, 625 Luther Road, 527-0445 or 366-6298 Hospice Second Hand Store half price sale, all day, Riverside Shopping Center Nutrition Classes, 12:30-2 p.m, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, 220 Sycamore #101, 528-7947 Red Bluff Rotary Club Sunrise, 7 a.m., M&M Ranch Corning Car Show, 5-9 p.m., Bartel's Giant Burger, 22355 Corning Road, local car clubs welcome, 824-2788 Cottonwood Singles Friendship Social, 7-8:30 p.m., at a church we rent, Assembly of God Church, 20404 Gas Point Road, for unmarried adults ages late 30s to mid 60s, 347-3770 SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Red Bluff Frontier Village Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 645 Antelope Blvd. EBT accepted Weight Watchers meeting, 8 a.m., 485 Antelope Blvd. #N, 1-800- 651-6000 Tehama Tehama County Museum, 1-4 p.m., 275 C St., groups by appoint- ment, 384-2595 SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Red Bluff AA Live and Let Live, noon and 8 p.m., 785 Musick St., meets seven days a week Al-Anon New Comers At Heart, 7-8 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave., 690-2034 Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, $5 adult, $3 child or $12 family, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 2285 Monroe St., 528-1991 Tehama Tehama County Museum, 1-4 p.m., 275 C St., groups by appoint- ment, 384-2595 MONDAY, MARCH 3 Red Bluff Bend Jelly 4-H, 6 p.m.,Bend School, 527-3101 Community Band rehearsal, 7-9 p.m., Presbyterian Church on Jefferson Street, 527-3486 Diabetic Support Group, 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Community Hos- pital, Coyne Center, Columba Room English as a Second Language class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tuesday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursdays, free childcare 9 a..m. to 12:20 p.m. classes in Richlieu Hall, 900 Johnson St. Head Injury Recreational Entity, 10 a.m., St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital, Coyne Center, Rusty, 529-2059 Key to Life, 6 p.m., Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-8066 PAL Martial Arts, ages 5-18, 3-5 p.m., 1005 Vista Way, Ste. C, free, 529-7950 Red Bluff Senior Writing Class, 10: a.m.-noon, Executive Room at Sycamore Center, 220 Sycamore St., 527-5762 Salvation Army Writing Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 940 Walnut St., 527-8530 Sons in Retirement, 11:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 529- 5700 Sun Country Quilters Community Service Group, 9 a.m. to noon, Family Resource Center, 220 Sycamore St. Ste. 101, 528-1126 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, by appointment only, Youth Empowerment Services, 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, Ext. 3012 TOPS Club (take off pounds Sensibly), 8:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 926 Madison Ave., 527-7541 or 347-6120, visit www.tops.org US citizenship preparation class, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Red Bluff High School Adult Ed building, 1295 Red Bud, 736-3308, same time Tues- day and Wednesday Venture Crew 1914 meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Moose Lodge on 99W, co-ed ages 14-20 welcome Women's Domestic Violence Information and Support Group, Spanish speaking only, call for time and location, 528-0226 Corning Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, 783 Solano St., behind the church RBFD swears in new firefighter Courtesy photo by Ross Palubeski The Red Bluff Fire Department welcomed its newest firefighter Tuesday, as Cody Ewing was sworn in. Ewing had previously worked with CalFire in the Mendocino unit and with the Tehama-Glenn unit. He successfully passed his city map test with a score of 100 percent and finished his work logs in two months' time, instead of the six months he had to complete them. Ewing will begin working on shift beginning in March. Research symposium set in Redding