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Show February 15 03.qxd 12/7/2021 Volume VII Issue IX 3:36 PM Page 5 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 5 February 15, 2003 South Fork Village Under New Ownership By Jeannie Wendell Ogden Valley News South Fork Village is undergoing a transformation. Cam and Kay Sidwell of Porterville are the new owners of South Fork Village, which includes the South Fork Mercantile, Chevron, Robyn’s Floral & Gifts, Summers End, and Subway. After living in the upper valley, Mr. Sidwell understands what it’s like to have to drive all the way into town for every day items. His desire is to take care of the needs and desires of the local Valley people. Special orders are welcome. The South Fork Mercantile has been greatly expanded, and is no longer just a hardware store, it’s more of a mercantile store, accommodating the needs of the South Fork Mercantile has added a large scrapbooking department. A huge scrapbooking aisle has been added, with lots more items that will be added soon. Mr. Sidwell states that he looks forward to serving the needs of the Valley. Come in and see all that is new, and pick up something you might need. Call 7454200 for more information. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Chevron station will no longer require gas to be paid for in advance, before pumping. Located in South Fork Village, Robyn’s Floral & Gifts is another new attraction to the business plaza. Robyn’s Floral & Gift features many great items such as fresh flowers, artificial flowers, plants, candles, Salt Lake Bath & Body, First & Main Plush Animals, helium balloons, and more. you find that perfect gift. Some of the them from local artists. Hours are Monday through Saturday, most popular choices are roses, chocolates, balloons, stuffed animals, and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more lotions and body sprays. If you tend to be information, call 745-3203. a last minute shopper, don’t worry, Robyn’s Floral will be open to accommodate you. Robyn’s Floral & Gift will deliver. For more information, call Robyn’s Floral and Gift at 791-4556. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Chainsaw Willie’s Bears by Bill Amundsen of Huntsville inside “Summers End.” Jeff Summers, owner of “Summers End,” sits on one of the log furniture beds he made. Summers End is also now open in South Fork Village. Jeff and Murceel Summers of Eden are the owners. Jeff and Murceel both grew up here in the Cam Sidwell, new owner of South Fork Village, stands near fishing tackle. community. In addition to being a hardware store, carrying propane, welding supplies, hand tools, and automotive, plumbing, electrical, painting, and staining supplies, they have added over 3,000 new items. Mr. Sidwell has completely redone the fishing department with over 300 new items. Fishing and hunting Robyn Nelson, owner of Robyn’s Florals licenses are back! The feed store carries premium horse & Gifts inside the South Fork Mercantile. feed and beef finishers for steers, along Owner Robyn Birt Nelson grew up, with food for dogs, cats, birds, chickens, and is currently living, in Morgan with rabbits and more. her husband Kevin Nelson. When they were first married and living in Salt Lake, Robyn gained her fresh and silk flower experience working for Hyland Floral. She later worked for Shank’s Floral of Bountiful, learning new skills and styles. Robyn loves being able to use her talents every day to create products that bring smiles and happiness to people. Robyn states, “It’s a great feeling to hand a wedding bouquet to a bride, and hear her say it’s perfect.” Robyn strives to make each arrangement special and unique, which she hopes you will notice as you wander around the shop. Robyn’s Floral & Gift is ready for Steve Sylvester in the feed store departValentine’s Day. She will be able to help ment of the South Fork Mercantile. Wondering what to get that special someone for VALENTINE’S?? The Best Minds think of flowers from Robyn’s Floral and Gift Valentine Special - 6 colored roses in ginger vase $22 Dozen Roses wrapped $52 - Delivery available for $5 Call 791-4556 Fresh flowers, Stuffed Animals, Plants, Balloons, Candles, Bath & Body & more! The Metal Moose creations by Jim Truett of Huntsville inside “Summers End.” Emmy Jo’s Collectibles by Cliff and Jolene Anderson of Roy inside “Summers End.” Valley. Murceel had fun working in the hardware store for a year, and Jeff’s log furniture sold with such success they decided to open up their own store. Jeff says that he derives a lot of pleasure building log furniture. He is self-taught. He started building to see if he could do it, and found that he really enjoyed it. In addition to Mr. Summers log furniture, there are a number of other crafters’ wares on display at the store, many of Birdhouses by Arny and Rhonda Olsen of Huntsville inside “Summers End.” |