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Archer General Store reopens for business

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Channel: East Idaho News · 2016 · News & Politics

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REXBURG -- Standup: The Archer General store has been apart of the community for about 50 years. Recently owners decided it was time for a change.

VO: Now home to Hot Stuff Pizza, owner Richard Holiday says this shop has a formula for success. 

SOT: “We know the food is tried and true, so we know we will succeed,” Holliday said.

VO: The General Store has been closed for years, and today Garrett Costa and his family are in for the first time since it’s reopened. 

SOT: “I think everybody’s gonna be glad it’s back open,” Costa said. 

VO: The shop also has a community room with a theatre, and will soon carry grocery items.

SOT: “We want to restore the family feel to the community, and feel like we’re serving families is what we want to do,” Holliday said. 

VO: Holliday says the business is looking for workers, especially senior citizens. 

SOT: “As you can see we love senior citizens they’re very smart they’ve got a lot of knowledge, and they’re hard workers we love senior citizens,” Holliday said. 

VO: 73-year-old employee Janeal Thomas says she’s loves having something to do and working with customers. 

SOT:“I’m glad that it’s open again. I could always remember a store being here. When I was little growing up, there was always a store here,” Thomas said. 

STANDUP: The General store will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. reporting from Archer, I’m Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com.

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