By Tim Malach

With the signing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act at the beginning of January, 2013 is positioned to be a year of significant changes for taxpayers. Even though these changes will not affect the taxes you file for 2012, they may have significant impact on your 2013 income. Here are some tips on how you can better prepare yourself for tax planning in the year ahead. 

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Coordinated School Health Team  would like to create a resource guide of healthy alternatives for fundraisers made up of area organizations and businesses with items that could be used to raise money for schools.

The team is looking to gather a list of fundraising ideas that are easy to manage, yet have a reasonable profit capability. Ideal fundraisers will include non-food items such as flowers, plants, mulch, jewelry, etc. and those that include healthy food choices.

The 19th annual Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights to benefit Easter Seals will open i  Garvin Park at 5:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving, Thur., Nov. 22.  A total of 62 displays were installed over the past three weeks by volunteers from IBEW Local 16 and National Electrical Contractors Association, with assistance from Teamsters Local 215 and members of the Southwest Indiana Building Trades Council. 

On Thursday, Santa Claus will officially open the drive-through event, assisted by Easter Seals Child Representative Ali Shanks, age 7, daughter of Mike and Peggy Shanks of Evansville. Event proceeds underwrite therapy services for tri-state individuals with disabilities served by the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center.

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