Social Suppers opens in Lawrence to ease daily meal prep
Local franchise owners Barclay and Dean Hagen launch Social Suppers at 3514 Clinton Parkway offering ready-to-cook meals assembled for freezing with pickup delivery or online sign ups. Walk-ins and private parties welcome. Also noted are Alpha & Omega Financial Services executives Raymond Poteet Jodi Schlesener and Heather Poteet earning Million Dollar Round Table membership for exceptional service. Kansas DOT and Kansas Contractors Association unveil a new training program to boost Kansas construction careers, aiming to expand women and minority participation and improve retention and skills for advancement.
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PPE represents closing price divided by next year’s estimated earnings per share. If PPE is lower than the price earnings ratio, analysts expect higher earnings next year. If PPE is higher, they anticipate lower earnings.
Del Monte plant unaffected by nationwide pet food recall
Del Monte Pet Products in Lawrence says its production, mainly Kibbles n Bits, remains unaffected by the broad recall. Hill's Pet Nutrition recalls five Science Diet cat foods linked to Menu Foods, which manufactures those lines in Topeka. The recall covers 42 cat food and 53 dog food brands, linked to kidney failure cases and a total of about 60 million cans and pouches recalled. An area cat ill after recall appears to be improving. owners report substantial veterinary costs and ongoing concern. Consumers can view the recall list at Menu Foods site or call the helpline.
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Tax rule lets buyers deduct seller paid mortgage points
The IRS allows deduction for points paid by the seller on a home loan. Estimates vary, but over a million Americans who bought homes last year could deduct upfront points, even if the seller covered them. Tax returns due soon may reflect this deduction.
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Real estate tax writer explains seller-paid points deduction
More than 1 million Americans may qualify for a seller-paid points deduction if itemizing. The gain may be offset by lower tax basis on sale, with up to 250 000 for single filers and 500 000 for married couples tax free. Contact details for the National Association of Realtors and a TV trivia note follow.
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Market wrap shows mixed grain futures and livestock gains
Wheat and oats rose while corn fell on the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Live cattle and hogs gained on April contracts. Local farm prices cited include Ottawa, Edgerton, Overbrook, Midland, Lawrence and Pauline elevators with soybeans near seven to seven twenty-two dollars per bushel. Nonferrous metals and precious metals quotes round out the market snapshot.
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