Iowa Billiard Bar Survives Hepatitis A Scare
After a part-time employee with Hepatitis A sent hundreds to free vaccination clinics at the county health department, Whitey's Bar and Billiards in Burlington, Iowa will be under new ownership after Aug. 16.
On Friday, the Burlington Hawk Eye reported a happy end to the story:
Business at Whitey's has taken a hit over the last two weeks after a part-time employee was diagnosed with hepatitis A July 11. The Iowa Department of Public Health issued a warning to patrons who consumed select items at the restaurant, sending hundreds of people to free vaccination clinics at the county health department last week.
After telling some people the business would close its doors permanently Wednesday, Walker decided there were other options to explore.
On Thursday afternoon, Walker and wife Angela posted the business for sale on the Whitey's Myspace page. Within an hour, an interested party contacted the couple, requesting they remove the offer from the Web site and begin preparing a lease, Walker said.
Walker said the new owner will maintain the same kind of business.
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