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Dru Hites's avatar

THIS is journalism.

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Arthur Page's avatar

Excellent reporting. The area’s restaurant owners have big hearts and are asked to donate repeatedly to community fundraisers in ways ranging from gift card donations to participation in major fundraisers like this one. When things go wrong as you report, it’s unfortunate for all involved, including community members who supported and participated in the dinners. I feel badly for the restaurants owners who lost money, as well as a good-hearted family that poured its heart into hosting an event that unfortunately got out of control.

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Michael Parkot's avatar

The good hearted part seems to come to question.

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Larry Kerman's avatar

I feel worse for the restaurant owners. Less so for the one who victimized them.

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Larry Kerman's avatar

Great work, Andrew.

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Sarah's avatar

They’re a sweet family. It sounds like he did everything he could to take accountability and make things right

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kevin thurston's avatar

If he didn't pay his mortgage, utilities, or phone bill during the same duration then you'd have an argument.

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Dru Hites's avatar

His 1st responsibility should be to pay the restauranteurs that put in time & $$$, often having to close their businesses for a day. Utilities can wait a bit for their cash or take partial payment.

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Larry Kerman's avatar

I get the exact opposite impression.

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