CSSHQ Walkway Repair Project
CSSHQ WALKWAY REPAIR PROJECT. Ongoing concrete repairs currently prohibit exiting the building through the north doors and classroom. The length of the project will be determined by the weather. Please use additional caution when approaching or exiting until all repairs are complete. BE SAFE!
THE HISTORY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY. Congressman John Conyers first introduced legislation for a commemorative holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. four days after his assassination in 1968. The bill stalled and endorsement petitions containing millions of signatures were submitted to Congress. In 1973, Illinois adopted Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day as a state holiday.
Congress passed and President Ronald Reagan signed …show more content…
into legislation MLK Day in 1983 and the Federal Holiday began in 1986. By 1989, New Hampshire became the last state to adopt MLK Day replacing their Civil Rights Day. Today, all fifty states recognize and celebrate MLK Day on the third Monday in January.
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VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA). The military-based VITA program provides no-cost tax advice, preparation, return filing, and other tax assistance to military members and their families. The Armed Forces Tax Council, consisting of tax program coordinators from all military branches, oversees the operation of military tax programs and serves as the main Internal Revenue Service outreach to military personnel and families. All servicemembers and their dependents may receive tax preparation assistance at offices on bases and installations. Specifically trained VITA specialists can address military issues such as combat-zone tax benefits and the effect of the new Earned Income Tax Credit guidelines. To locate the closest military installation, use the Armed Forces Legal Assistance Legal Services Locator at http://legalassistance.law.af.mil.
ARE PLASTIC, RUBBER, CLOTH, LEATHER, WOOD, OR WOVEN BRACELETS AUTHORIZED WHILE IN NAVY UNIFORM? No. U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations, Chapter 1, section 5, Para f: Faddish. A style followed for a short period of time with exaggerated zeal. Styles endure; fads are generally short duration and usually started by an individual or event in the civilian community. The plastic, rubber, cloth, leather, wood, or woven bracelets are considered conspicuous and detract from professional appearance. Bracelets of this sort are UNAUTHORIZED when wearing the Navy Uniform. For additional Uniform Regulations, visit Navy Personnel
Command: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/Pages/FAQs.aspx.
PHISHING CAMPAIGN. Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) determined that over 350 Government employees were targeted in a phishing campaign that imitated USAA account services. The emails generated from a single sender account: “support@accountx.net”, with the subject indicating “USAA Detected Suspicious Activities”. The emails contained a malicious PDF attachment titled “Suspicious Activities Detected.pdf” that contained a phishing link. Do not open and delete this email immediately. WOOD STOVES AND FIREPLACES. While fireplaces are mainly used for decor today, wood stoves have become a cost effective choice for home heating. A wood stove may decrease the cost of heating bills but can be more dangerous.
• Fire may escape directly, in the form of hot coals or sparks;
• Radiant heat may be great enough to ignite nearby combustible materials;
• Flammable residues in the chimney may catch fire and spread to adjacent wood framing or to the roof.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman, 1822-1913, African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, Union spy
THE HISTORY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY. Congressman John Conyers first introduced legislation for a commemorative holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. four days after his assassination in 1968. The bill stalled and endorsement petitions containing millions of signatures were submitted to Congress. In 1973, Illinois adopted Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day as a state holiday.
Congress passed and President Ronald Reagan signed …show more content…
into legislation MLK Day in 1983 and the Federal Holiday began in 1986. By 1989, New Hampshire became the last state to adopt MLK Day replacing their Civil Rights Day. Today, all fifty states recognize and celebrate MLK Day on the third Monday in January.
2.
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA). The military-based VITA program provides no-cost tax advice, preparation, return filing, and other tax assistance to military members and their families. The Armed Forces Tax Council, consisting of tax program coordinators from all military branches, oversees the operation of military tax programs and serves as the main Internal Revenue Service outreach to military personnel and families. All servicemembers and their dependents may receive tax preparation assistance at offices on bases and installations. Specifically trained VITA specialists can address military issues such as combat-zone tax benefits and the effect of the new Earned Income Tax Credit guidelines. To locate the closest military installation, use the Armed Forces Legal Assistance Legal Services Locator at http://legalassistance.law.af.mil.
ARE PLASTIC, RUBBER, CLOTH, LEATHER, WOOD, OR WOVEN BRACELETS AUTHORIZED WHILE IN NAVY UNIFORM? No. U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations, Chapter 1, section 5, Para f: Faddish. A style followed for a short period of time with exaggerated zeal. Styles endure; fads are generally short duration and usually started by an individual or event in the civilian community. The plastic, rubber, cloth, leather, wood, or woven bracelets are considered conspicuous and detract from professional appearance. Bracelets of this sort are UNAUTHORIZED when wearing the Navy Uniform. For additional Uniform Regulations, visit Navy Personnel
Command: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/Pages/FAQs.aspx.
PHISHING CAMPAIGN. Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) determined that over 350 Government employees were targeted in a phishing campaign that imitated USAA account services. The emails generated from a single sender account: “support@accountx.net”, with the subject indicating “USAA Detected Suspicious Activities”. The emails contained a malicious PDF attachment titled “Suspicious Activities Detected.pdf” that contained a phishing link. Do not open and delete this email immediately. WOOD STOVES AND FIREPLACES. While fireplaces are mainly used for decor today, wood stoves have become a cost effective choice for home heating. A wood stove may decrease the cost of heating bills but can be more dangerous.
• Fire may escape directly, in the form of hot coals or sparks;
• Radiant heat may be great enough to ignite nearby combustible materials;
• Flammable residues in the chimney may catch fire and spread to adjacent wood framing or to the roof.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman, 1822-1913, African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, Union spy