Weekly there are a series of random questions from members of the community.
Below are some received this week and the answers.
Could someone tell me the name of the quaint little restaurant near Watkins Mill that serves awesome sandwiches? The ambiance is nice and always decorated for holidays.
Ziggy's General Store
Where was the library located before its current location?
Mid-Continent Public Librarian Eric Copeland explained that before it was in the Crown Hill Shopping Center (first where Brown's Rx was later, and then briefly along the other arm of the center because the lease was up before the current building was finished.
Before that, it was the Carnegie Library at Broadway and Saratoga (which was then the police station, the Good Samaritan Center, and most recently The Store). But the very first library was above Broadway Toyz -- the group that started it did so in exchange for taking care of the city's first public restroom, which was on the street level of that building.
Looking for a place to purchase a carport locally?
Horse Play in Wood Heights
I have a sliding door on my home that needs a piece of cracked glass replaced. Anyone local?
Locally, Owen Installs with Owen Lumber could help. Also mentioned, August Sallee, with Sallee Windows and Doors and First Class Glass in Richmond.
Looking for someone who sells Thrive in the area?
Names mentioned include Renae Speiser, Fahrenheit Tanz in Lawson, and Chrystal Shannon.
Where is the best place in Excelsior to go for Saturday morning breakfast?
Muggs Diner, Waffle House, Opportunity Cafe and Coffee, Mill Inn Restaurant, Debbie's Diner
McDonald's, Ray's Diner, Betty's Place in Holt, Price Chopper Deli, The Elms Hotel & Spa, and
The Mug Coffeehouse
Anyone recommend a lawyer to help me write a simple will?
Janet Blauvelt, Tim Tipton, Billy Greim, and Danielle Roger in Richmond.
Looking for someone to lay carpet in three bedrooms?
Jefferson Street in Kearney, Taffy's in Kearney, Kalop Draisey, Jason Hutson, Carrie Mullins, Jones Store in Richmond, Chris Hutchings.
Are they fixing the Rainbow Pool by the church off 69 Highway?
Parks and Recreation has purchased this lot and are turning it into a Splash Park.
Do they still have water tastings in the Hall of Waters?
There haven't been water tastings in the Hall for some time. We are closer to getting our water back thanks to the efforts of local citizens, though! Watch for more on that to come!
Who did all the wall murals downtown? They are spectacular.
Citizen Jacob Duncan.
