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 Mayor Marty Neitzel, and other city representatives were on hand,
Neitzel welcomed the business, saying the city was happy to see
shops such as the Copper Penny fill the storefronts of the downtown
business district.
The ribbon was cut by store owner Theresa Schieffer. Before snipping
the ribbon, Schieffer said that owning an antique store had long
been a dream of hers, something she kept looking forward to in the
future. Then one day it dawned on her that she wasn't getting any
younger and it was time to take the leap and just do it.
After the ribbon cut everyone was invited inside to a look around of
the new business and to enjoy some light refreshments.
The store is offers a wide selection of items that one would have
found in many homes in the early 1900's to the 1950's.
 Among the offerings are large stone pickle crocks, smaller crocks;
stoneware, such as Jewel-T, and glass items such as Pyrex nesting
bowls. There is an assortment of glass items from iridescent glass
to green and pink depression and milk glass, and the occasional
piece of Ruby Red.
There is also a selection of household items such as wooden rolling
pins, mixing crocks, and cast iron cookware.
A seating area in the back of the first room is set up in
mid-century modern, and looks very inviting for anyone who might
wish to set-a-spell.
The front three-quarter's of the building is top notch, mint
condition items, but in the back room, there is an entirely new set
of treasures.
For those who know that with time and age comes nicks, scratches,
chips, and dents, there is a selection of less than perfect items
that show they have lived a long and useful life serving a growing
family.
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Back toward the front, there is also a selection of children's items
that include clothing, as well as toys, and tiny china tea sets.
There is also a smattering of furniture offered, including an early upright
radio, end tables and occasional tables, and chairs for adults and children.
The store is very nice inside, and not too crowded, with plenty of room for
shoppers to look around and enjoy what they see.
For anyone who has even the slightest interest in antiques, this will be a great
store to visit the next time you are in the downtown area.
The Copper Penny is located on Broadway Street across for the Logan County
Courthouse and nestled in between MKS Jewelers and Mary Todd Hallmark.
[Nila Smith]
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