El Jacal marks 26th anniversary with liquor by the drink
El Jacal Mexican Restaurant on Main Street celebrates 26 years in business this weekend with a move to serving liquor by the drink. Margaritas and imported beers will be offered for the first time as the anniversary festivities proceed Saturday. The restaurant opened July 2, 1969, with new hours announced for Tuesday through Saturday and closure on Sundays and Mondays.
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Lawrence youth shot at park during interview disruption
Police described a disorderly scene at the park after a shooting incident. A suspect claimed gang ties. a gray station wagon and a .22 pistol were involved but no other guns were found. Moore remained as the only arrested person, pending formal charges as the investigation continues.
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West Franklin board accepts three resignations
The West Franklin board of education accepted three resignations at Monday's meeting. Shelly Allman and Jean Floersch-Frank are leaving for moves elsewhere, while Debbie Salisbury is transferring to Ottawa High School. The district will begin filling vacancies this week and discussed Pomona High School track repairs and district break-ins with security upgrades.
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Humane society extends hours for adopt a pet week
Ottawa Herald reports Franklin County Humane Society Animal Shelter extends hours for Adopt a Pet Week from June 26 to July 1. Open daily 11 30 a m to 5 30 p m and Saturdays 9 a m to noon. closed Sundays. Shelter at 230 W 19th offers many animals including unpictured kittens. contact 242 2967 for adoption details.
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Conoco to renovate Short Stop store in Ottawa
Conoco plans a 1 million rebuild of the Short Stop at 23rd Street and US-59 in Ottawa, adding a touchless carwash and electronic pumps. Linda Kirk will manage the store as Conoco expands after acquiring the outfit from Fleming Petroleum, with construction starting in fall and completion by year end.
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Wal-Mart Supercenter Opens July 19 in Ottawa
Ottawa's new Wal-Mart Supercenter will open July 19. The store, about 178,000 square feet, is roughly 2.4 times larger than the current 70,000 square foot location and will employ full-time workers, offering one-stop shopping for the community.
Australian Lion Nigel Reed Walks to Fulfill Daughters Wish
Nigel Reed, a Brisbane Lions Club member and hotel staffer, treks across the United States aided by Lions Clubs in Ottawa and Williamsburg as he aims to speak at the Lions International meeting in Montreal. He seeks to inspire respite care centers and hospice programs for terminally ill children, noting his personal pledge to his dying daughter Zoe who learned of the plan before her coma. Reed estimates 60 to 200 Lions Clubs will assist before finishing his journey back in Brisbane.
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Central Heights Board Sets Bid Session For Four Projects
The Central Heights Board of Education will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm to hear bids on four projects. They will decide on extending the drive in south parking lot buying more bleachers for the football field and the front of the school. The board will also take bids on a network system to tie all building computers.
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Overbrook prepares hog roast and watermelon feed event
The Overbrook American Legion and Overbrook Pride sponsor a hog roast at 1 p.m. Tuesday and a watermelon feed from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Overbrook Fairgrounds, followed by a fireworks display just after dark at Jones Park.
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Local Hazardous Waste Dropoff and Pharmacy Closure
Household hazardous waste dropoff at the Fr. Co. HHW Facility runs weekdays 7 am to 1 pm with contact at 242-1176. Farm Bureau Insurance Office will be closed July 4th. Melatonin Nature's Own sleep aid available at The Clinic Pharmacy 1418 South Main Fr. Co. Annex.
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