DECATUR -- It was a "grand" opening for the new Decatur Farmers Co-op True Value hardware store on Sept. 11 and 12 as customers from around the area converged on the store to help celebrate the opening of the new business in Decatur.
The formal ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 11, with dignitaries from the Decatur area and Co-op employees gathered to take part in the event. Chris Cole, store manager, and Margo Barnes, Decatur Chamber of Commerce president, cut the ribbon, formally opening the new store. Bob Tharp, Decatur mayor, welcomed the new business to the city.
Farmers Co-op vendors gave away free samples and gave product demonstrations, while customers enjoyed the 20 percent deals on any items that fit into a five gallon bucket.
On permanent display in the new store is a set of old signs that run down the center aisle. These signs, containing old sayings such as "Whatever you do, do it the best you can," were designed to encourage and brighten the customers' day.
The Farmers Co-op sells a wide variety of farm items, from seed to water troughs. The store also contains items to fit most hardware needs.
"We are proud to be a part of the Decatur community," said Cole.
Store hours are 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information on the new business or its offerings, call 479-752-3399.
General News on 09/16/2015