Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Click here to see more photos of the ice pushing inland from Burt Lake

 The ice is now off Burt Lake and has landed on the eastern shore.  I was taking photos of a new listing and the beauty of the ice was breathtaking.  It is like a mini-glacier moving onto land.  The ice must have been slush in the water as it is not in sheets but rather volleyball-sized pieces pressed together.
 


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2010 Indian River Easter Egg Hunt

Hippity-Hoppity, Easter Egg Hunt!

Come to Indian River’s Annual EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 3rd, 11 am at Cooperation Park. The Egg Hunt is open to toddlers, preschool and elementary aged children at NO COST! Prizes include bikes, Drost’s filled basket and more.  Bring the kids out for a fun time! For directions to the park, click on the title to this post.

Monday, March 29, 2010

2010 2nd Annual Indian River Walleye Tournament

Mark the date! The Indian River Chamber of Commerce, Indian River Sportsmen’s Club and Cochran Roberts VFW Post #7439 are excited to announce its 2nd Annual Indian River Walleye Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 29th.

 A maximum of 75 boats (2 anglers per boat, or 3 if one is 16 years or younger) will be given the opportunity to fish for the largest Walleye on the Inland Waterway. A purse worth up to $3600 will be available for winning, based on the number of entrants. In addition, many prizes will be given away! Entrance fees are $60 per boat. The Weigh-in will be at 3pm at Fay Martin River Resort on the Indian River. For further information on events in the Indian River area, please contact the Indian River Chamber of Commerce at 231-238-9325 or 1-800-EXIT-310 or kwegner@irchamber.com

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Rainbows and Sunsets

It has been a beautiful week in Northern Michigan with the shining sun and far above average temperatures. We well know a blizzard leaving 10” of snow on our lawns is possible – and another snow storm probable – but the thought of Spring leading into summer is just too exciting!  














I was thinking a round of golf and a boat ride across Burt Lake to see the sunset on another Up North day. Sunsets & Rainbow Skies………doesn't that sound like a Jimmy Buffett or Kenny Chesney song?
 

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Thursday, March 04, 2010

top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about the expanded credit

IRS Special Edition Tax Tip - Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about the expanded credit and the qualifications a person must meet in order to qualify for it.

Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about the expanded credit and the qualifications a person must meet in order to
qualify for it.
1. You must buy – or enter into a binding contract to buy a principal residence – on or before April 30, 2010.
2. If you enter into a binding contract by April 30, 2010 you must close on the home on or before June 30, 2010.
3. For qualifying purchases in 2010, you will have the option of claiming the credit on either your 2009 or 2010 return.
4. A long-time resident of the same home can now qualify for a reduced credit. You can qualify for the credit if you’ve lived in the same
principal residence for any five-consecutive year period during the eight-year period that ended on the date the new home is
purchased and the settlement date is after November 6, 2009.
5. The maximum credit for long-time residents is $6,500. However, married individuals filing separately are limited to $3,250.
6. People with higher incomes can now qualify for the credit. The new law raises the income limits for homes purchased after November
6, 2009. The full credit is available to taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes up to $125,000, or $225,000 for joint filers.
7. The IRS will issue a December 2009 revision of Form 5405 to claim this credit. The December 2009 form must be used for homes
purchased after November 6, 2009 – whether the credit is claimed for 2008 or for 2009 – and for all home purchases that are claimed
on 2009 returns.
8. No credit is available if the purchase price of the home exceeds $800,000.
9. The purchaser must be at least 18 years old on the date of purchase. For a married couple, only one spouse must meet this age
requirement.
10. A dependent is not eligible to claim the credit.
For more information about the expanded First-Time Homebuyer Credit,
visit IRS.gov/recovery.