Archives: February 2001

News

Unchartered Waters

Tony Moton,

The boundaries of 230 sector — the Kansas City Police Department area bordered by 63rd Street, Bannister, Paseo and State Line — are Sergeant Jerry Wagoner’s beat. He’s patrolled 230’s turf for the past ten of his 28 years on the force. “I’ve gotten offers to go to different sections,” Wagoner says, “but I have always declined. I have a…

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A Dollar Grill

Charles Ferruzza,

The “free lunch” was created by early American saloonkeepers to lure patrons up to the bar and keep them there so they’d drink more. Lots more. In those rustic times, the food was typically salty fare (pickled eggs, dill pickles, cheese and sausages) to whet the thirst, but as competition for business increased, the barkeep’s spread became more elaborate. Restaurant…