 According to Kent Cross, who works at First Bank in Emden, the village is
reaping the benefits of a new bar and grill, the Stag-R-Inn; a new beauty shop;
a new garage; and a new insurance agency -- all just within recent months.
Cross said recently that having the Stag-R-Inn open in Emden has given the
community a real boost, and he's happy to see them there and doing well.
In addition, Justin Montgomery has opened an insurance agency in the old
First Bank building, and Justin Duvall has opened a shop in what was first known
as the McCormick Auto Co. and later as Fink Chevrolet.
Cross shared some history of the buildings occupied by Montgomery and Duvall.
The original First Bank building was built and owned by current First Bank owner
Tim McCormick's family. Until a few months ago the building remained the
property of the McCormicks.
When they began talking about perhaps razing the old bank and the old
Chevrolet garage next to it, Cross decided to purchase the property and restore
the buildings.
He noted that the Chevrolet building had been built in the early 1900s and in
1910 was the McCormick Auto Co. In 1920 the garage was taken over by Fink
Chevrolet, and a car dealership remained in business in the building until 2007.
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Cross said the old bank building had a lot of its original
structure, and he chose to restore the building and keep it close to
its original state. Since then, he said a lot of folks have said
they would really like to see the building now that it is done.
Cross said the area businesses built on that idea, and it was
decided that instead of making it just about the old bank building,
they would create a day to celebrate all the successful businesses
in Emden.
Included in the special event on April 13, Cross said there will
be opportunities for shoppers and visitors to enter drawings for
gifts at every business. He said altogether there will be a total of
$2,200 worth of goods and services given away in a number of
drawings.
Cross said the Emden business owners are hoping that everyone
will turn out for the day. Visitors will have an opportunity to
visit with business owners, see all the community has to offer and
learn more about the town.
[By NILA SMITH] |
