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options such as the Roundup,
variety of different
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made with beef,
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Community groups can book a business, but also to teach
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Prairie, with mushroom, onions;
to the restaurant because of the
night (Mondays or Wednesdays) them," he says. love my job.
olives and green peppers. The
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where they have volunteers bus I never thought I'd be doing
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restaurant also has vegetarian
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dishes. In exchange, the res- this.
and gluten-free options so that
munity driven; positive vibe.
taurant gives 10 percent of the With passion like that and
no family member goes hungry. ',
Toenyan said the restaurant
night's sales back to the group. great food and service at the
The buffet is known for the
actively seeks to be a commu�-
The groups put out a ti fore,' there's no reason not to
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"buffet your way" philoso-
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bucket to raise additional funds. give Pizza Ranch a shot. Try it
phy -�-- "If you don't see the
"I believe in that very much,"
In theme with community once and you might be lassoed
pizza you want, and we have
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involvement, r -
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the ingredients, we'll make it
And giving back is
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the restaurant as a way to be
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fresh!" Toenyan says.
Wash down the meal with
than something they talk
a mentor to his mostly young
staff.
about ---- its something the.