Peggy LaShier 2020 Charitable Contributions Previously, charitable contributions could only be deducted if taxpayers itemized their deductions. However, taxpayers who don’t itemize deductions may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to qualifying organizations. For the purposes of this deduction, qualifying organizations are those that are religious, charitable,…
David Zapatka This 12-common-mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly-motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” Last month, we reviewed the first two mistakes. This month, we take a…
Violetta Armour If you are reading a book review column, I assume you enjoy reading. Furthermore, safe to assume that The Storied Life of A.J. Firky will have great appeal to you. As one reviewer claims, “… this book is a love letter to the joys of reading.” AJ, owner of a small bookstore on a…
Steve Ambroso, VP, SL Italian American Club It’s time for all Sun Lakes Italian American Club (SLIAC) members and guests to get together using social distancing and COVID-19 safety measures! The SLIAC will be having a dinner meeting on Monday, March 8, at 6 p.m., at Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom. All tables will be spaced…
Margaret Crusoe At the time of this printing, I am not offering art classes in my home. However, if you are looking for a unique gift for a birthday or other special occasion, please consider an original portrait. By using photos, there is limited contact. I use acrylic paint, and each canvas will include two…
Ruth Andersen December 2020 Scores: High Scratch Series: 12/07. Men: Rick Bell 571, Hal Newton 521; Women: Tammy Visser 490, Ruth Andersen 457 12/14. Men: Eldon Drenthe 560, Tim Billman 541; Women: Tammy Visser 464, Bobi Lebowich 439 12/21. Men: Hank Mathias 567, Rick Bell 504; Women: Bobi Lebowich 528, Ruth Andersen 462 High…