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ular for more than 50 years
graduate. He said he considered the quintesi and upperclassmen
t here because everyknow everyone when" Farha said.
ers are guaranteed to someone, whether it be basketball legend, like american Ron Loneski down in a corner tuesday in May before d for the summer.
ing for the bacon-
burger or slice of pizza
will have to wait until the Wheel's kitchen reopens the third week of August. During the summer lull, bar hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. which means the 16 ounce "Pounder" beer cans for $3 are still on the menu.
"That's where dreams were made while slugging beers, throwing darts and listening to the good old tunes on the jukebox," said Sarah Gayed, a 2009 graduate.
Gayed said she remembers the old photos and writing on the walls fondly, and said the patio was a great place to be on game days.
Currently, the beer garden is simply a cement patio, but Farha said every year he dreams of building a deck complete with seating. So far, he hasn't made any major changes and for the past 17 years he's owned the Wheel, it hasn't stopped people from filtering through the front door.
Amanda Pittman, a senior from Archie, Mo., said The Wheel is a destination for her friends on weekends even in the summer.
"It's the one bar that has so much tradition," Pittman said.
hards" and owned by family. Other than that, bullwinkles" has stayed nearly three decades last four owners.
recent noteworthy aps former Kansas City back Trent Green ear-
adients for Moosebulls.ink on the menu, are to the employees. The eted in 2011 by formeranny O'Donnell who
graduated in 2013.
4. This year, management discussed buying umbrellas to shade the patio this summer, but they discovered a nearby tree offered enough shade that canvas covers aren't yet necessary.
5. The 20 or so employees get major bonuses in the form of holiday parties and trips to Kansas City Royals games in party buses. Jewell said Sorrentino spoils them.
6. Owner Sorrentino is a busy man with several other jobs and Jewell
said he isn't a big drinker. However, when he does drink something stronger than water, it's a tall vodka soda with a lemon wedge.
7. Employees outfit the giant moose head behind the bar with different hats depending on which big game is on.
8. Bullwinkles hardly ever has a cover, but when it does,the money is donated to local charities.The most recent collection of $1,000 went to Ballard Community Services in Lawrence.
en they see that you're trying to get through, I split."
der, he said he's gained respect. On his nights he's even allowed to cut benefit reserved for all fees.
Law will have worked for a year. Since he bet the Hawk, he said his has expanded tremen-
akes for a good night of familiar faces visit, and as have become good
friends.
"They told me I could go at any pace I wanted, and if a customer was being belligerent, I could let them know that,'Hey, I'm the one making drinks," said Law.
Now a seasoned bartender, he said he has his favorite drinks to make. For shots, he goes with the Orange Gatorade made with UV Orange, Triple Sec, and sour, part of soda
During his first shift, Law said he was intimidated by the thick crowd and minimal training. He said his coworkers offered their help, which put him at ease.
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