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Updated: 8:54 AM Jul 5, 2009
Lawrence Man In Wheelchair Sells Hotdogs
Nowatzke has to set up a 1,000-pound cart and more than a half-dozen coolers, containers and condiments. He also brings out a 65-pound shaved ice machine.
Posted: 8:48 AM Jul 5, 2009Reporter: AP |
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) _ Craig Nowatzke's hot dog stand in Lawrence is a busy lunchtime stop.
The 40-year-old, who sells the food from a wheelchair, says ``it's hard work.''
Nowatzke has to set up a 1,000-pound cart and more than a half-dozen coolers, containers and condiments. He also brings out a 65-pound shaved ice machine.
He's been working the job for five years and opens Wednesdays through Saturdays, usually from April to Christmas.
On most days, he'll sell between 50 to 100 hot dogs, sausages, links and Tofurkey.
He says the job gives him more freedom than his career in a cubicle after he earned a master's in rehabilitation therapy.
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Posted by: DAN
Location: TOPEKA
on Jul 6, 2009 at 10:12 PM
OK, OK. You guys are both tight. I have no right to say this is like a Sandler movie. I hope this guy has a ton of success and the weather stays nice. God Bless You, Craig Nowatzke!
Posted by: Steve
on Jul 6, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Adam Sandler movie? Talk about an obscure reference that only a handful of people might get. I have a feeling "Dan in Topeka" is a little jealous, I am too especially after the beautiful weather we have had!
Posted by: Paul
Location: Lawrence
on Jul 5, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Well, I didn't necessarily think of an Adam Sandler movie when I read this - I guess I was thinking more along the lines of someone living the American dream - overcoming obstacles and doing something they actually enjoy doing for a living.
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