From Deli to Dining Justice in Lawrence
Chetan Michie, longtime Lawrence resident, shifts from hospitality to nonprofit work after spotting a job listing with Just Food. He now leads Chop Shop, a program turning salvageable ingredients into ready to eat meals. No recipes, improvisation guides daily production.
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Cosmetic defects waste U S produced vegetables and bread
A reader note asserts much U S produce and bread are wasted due to cosmetic imperfections. The piece highlights that edible vegetables and bread meet safety standards but are discarded because of flaws in appearance.
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City faces $900,000 2024 sales tax shortfall
Chad Lawhorn notes Lawrence City Hall faces a roughly $900,000 year end shortfall in sales tax revenue, the main funding source for general operations. A strong late holiday surge could help, but reporting lags mean December checks reflect November sales, possibly excluding Black Friday. The prognosis is uncertain and the city may be cooked. Early Christmas shopping looms as a potential reprieve.
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Heart attack ends Kansas City funeral director's life plans
Larry McElwain, a former funeral director, suffered a heart attack near Allen Fieldhouse on January day. Two women and a doctor performed CPR until responders arrived. He credits the prompt action with revival and notes his wife Susan drove to KU Medical Center, wrestling with whether he would finish his book.
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