Consumer issues: March 2009 Archives

Some stimulus package information to note:

The government is giving out tax credits for some high-efficiency wood and pellet stoves placed in service between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2010, according to a Philadelphia-based heating, ventilating and air-conditioning product distributor.

The tax credits may provide for up to 30 percent of the cost of each stove, according to Peirce-Phelps, which has an office in York.

The units must operate at 75 percent efficiency, according to Peirce-Phelps, and must burn "either pellets, wood or biomass fuel to heat a home or provide hot water."

Friday is the first day of spring.

That means free Italian ice at Rita's.

This is the 17th year that Rita's has offered a free, regular-sized Italian ice to all of its visitors on the first day of spring, according to the company's Web site.

Here's where to find some York-area Rita's locations:

East York Rita's
3000 E. Market St.
York, Pa.
757-5152

Crossroads Shopping Center Rita's
351 Loucks Rd.
York, Pa.
846-2665

Queen Street Rita's
901 S. Queen St.
York, Pa.
846-6893