Hastings, Sept 10:The Chamber of Commerce has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an unusual structure — a toilet. Harriet McFeely came dangerously close to losing her business — Country Meadows banquet facility — because it lacked two restrooms, as required by Hastings restaurant and zoning codes. McFeely said she didn't think to check with the city about its zoning and restaurant rules. After years of battles, she raised enough money to add a new restroom to her catering business. The Hastings Chamber of Commerce decided to celebrate the accomplishment by holding a ribbon-cutting in front of the restroom Monday.
"We're having fun. I think what's unique and nice about it... is that we can make light of what's happened in the past," Chamber president Tom Hastings said. "She was able to work out an agreement with the city... which shows that things work out as long as you work together." Bureau Report