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Elgin Corner Market celebrates 100 years of business | Business | lagrandeobserver.com – La Grande Observer

July 16, 2021 by Business

ELGIN– If you’ve spent much time in the Grande Ronde Valley, there’s a likelihood that you’ve been to the Elgin Corner Market– a staple of the city which celebrated its 100 year anniversary on Wednesday, July 14, with decors as well as complimentary ice cream.

“It’s certainly a fixture here in Elgin,” proprietor Brad McLaughlin claimed. “Everyone knows what corner market is and they come down here for treats and goodies, and also we attempt to contribute to causes and be a great area participant. I believe it’s an integral part of the community.”

McLaughlin has been the store owner for 17 years, because he got the shop from Costs and Debbie Johnson, who ran the store for a years.

“There’s only been five or 6 proprietors in 100 years, which is truly not that much,” McLaughlin said. “When this store appeared, I had a possibility to take over thanks to my parents’ help.”

Genetics Livingston, long-time consumer and Elgin homeowner, said the solution is what makes the shop so fantastic.

“I have actually been coming below for ten years,” Livingston claimed. “It’s a symbol, everyone comes below. It’s a fantastic store as well as Brad’s a terrific guy.”

Although the exact day of the wedding anniversary is unidentified, McLaughlin chose to celebrate on July 14 because of its individual relevance.

“My dad always would certainly remain below as well as purchase children ice cream,” he stated. “Today’s his birthday celebration, so we made a decision to celebrate 100 years today since he enjoyed sitting out here on the bench and also buying youngsters gelato bars.”

The market has always had close connections with the Elgin neighborhood. Previously this year, business gave away the morning meal materials for the Firemen’s Breakfast at the Elgin Riverfest.

“It’s an excellent place to be,” McLaughlin said. “My wife educates right here at the elementary school, as well as we simply love it out below. The neighborhood has actually been fantastic.”

Together with the community, McLaughlin debts the marketplace employees with keeping the shop running smoothly during a pandemic as well as labor lack.

“It’s difficult to obtain excellent people now, yet we have an extraordinary group,” McLaughlin said. “Lots of organizations are attempting to employ, it’s sort of a strange minute, yet give thanks to goodness we have a good team.”

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