Welcoming Dollar General in Motley

Representatives of the City of Motley and the Staples Motley Area Chamber of Commerce (SMACC) attended the Grand Opening of Dollar General in Motley Feb. 11. Pictured above at the ribbon cutting ceremony are, from left: Barb Cline, SMACC Executive Director; Bruce Brotherton, SMACC board member and public works supervisor for City of Motley; Sandy Knosalla, SMACC board member; Ron Smith, Motley Police Chief; Stephanie Jordahl, SMACC board member; Amy Hutchison, Steve Johnson, Motley City Council members; Al Yoder, Motley Mayor; Nate Douglas, Motley City Council member; Charlie Leonard, Dollar General Manager; Jane Verbeck, Staples, customer; Amber Nelson, Dollar General Assistant Manager; Rhonda Amundson, Motley Fair Board member; Greg Frisk, member of Motley June Fest committee. Over 200 people were in line by 8 a.m. for the grand Opening celebration. A number of prizes were given away throughout the day, including gift cards and Dollar General tote bags. “We’re excited to be here,” said store manager Charlie Leonard of Motley. “I’m looking forward to meeting people in the neighborhood,” he added.  Dollar General is located at 648 Hwy 10 South in Motley. It is open every day from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.    (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)