Tomato shortages raise prices and alter menus nationwide
A cold spell in Florida Texas and Mexico reduced tomato yields driving higher prices and scarcer supply. Wendy s and regional diners report menu shifts with lettuce and tomato cuts while restaurants adapt with romaine use and flexible recipes. Experts see effects lasting into spring.
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Eisenhower budget talks focus on closing school
Eisenhower site council attendees pressed for answers as the district weighs cuts to save about 1.3 million dollars. Board member Brandon Jones warned the Tuesday night meeting will address questions while Anita Poe-Wiley warned she may lose her social worker post, risking advocacy for students. A contingency fund of 1.4 million is cited as a rainy day reserve, with officials debating its use versus closing Eisenhower to save nearly 500k and avoid broader cuts.
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McGruff Club draws families to safety message event
About 300 parents and children attended over two weekends as McGruff efforts continued in Ottawa. Becky Smith praised Mr. Stinky Feet while Leticia Morrow noted her children and friends enjoy the program. organizer Geist cited $1,500 in cost and declining attendance over time.
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KCP L urges checks for 2009 2010 energy tax credits
KCP L reminds customers who bought energy efficient appliances or did home upgrades in 2009 and 2010 to verify eligibility for federal tax credits under the Recovery Act. A 30 percent credit up to 1500 per year may apply to windows doors roofing insulation and heating cooling and water heaters with required documentation and professional tax advice. For details visit energystar.gov taxcredits.
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