Live Well Lawrence Aims to Boost Healthy Restaurant Choices
Live Well Lawrence seeks to expand access to nutritious options in Lawrence restaurants. Nutritionist Trish Unruh notes Americans spend 44 percent of food dollars eating out and outlines program goals such as salads fruit vegetables lower fat entrées low-sodium meals and low-fat sauces or dressings. The city grant of 5335 supports establishing restaurant criteria for a Live Well seal of approval with K-State Extension’s Susan Krumm and others guiding the effort.
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LiveWell program seeks restaurant partners in Lawrence area
Trish Unruh of the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department asks restaurant owners to join the LiveWell program recognizing healthy foods and invites community feedback on information to include. Reach her at tumruh.ldchealth.org or via the health department website www.ldchealth.org.
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Downtown Lawrence Final Fridays aim to boost arts tourism
Lawrence tourism leaders push Final Fridays as the art capital of the Midwest with 30-plus galleries and shops hosting exhibits from 5 to 8 p m on the inaugural night. The Downtown Lawrence Arts District expects growth, broader art forms, and monthly events with more participants, including a dance troupe next month.
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Final Fridays Arts District Event Debuts This Friday
The arts district group will host its inaugural Final Fridays event this Friday with dozens of businesses hosting art exhibits. The event runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participating locations will display yellow flags. The group plans to hold the monthly art event on the final Friday of each month.
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Threat note targets openly gay Wichita candidate
Democratic candidate Dan Manning reported a death threat left on his apartment door. Manning, a West Point graduate and AGCO production supervisor, said the homophobic note aimed to intimidate him but he remains resolute. Police are investigating as he competes against Republican Brenda Landwehr in November.
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Salmonella recall eggs to be salvaged after pasteurization
Millions of eggs from Wright Egg Farms and Hillandale Farms linked to a Salmonella outbreak may be salvaged. Recalled eggs already shipped to retailers are being dumped while eggs from still-laying hens will be pasteurized and sold as liquid eggs or used in products like mayonnaise and ice cream. Officials say there is no reason to waste the eggs pending federal investigation. the pasteurization process should kill bacteria, though concerns remain about safety.
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Labor Day Weekend Plans Being Made Across Communities
Residents map out Labor Day weekend activities with families, friends, and local events expected to draw crowds Friday through Monday. Communities encourage safe gatherings and highlight planned parades, markets, and concerts.
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