Santa and New Business Come to Main Street(posted Nov 17)
Santa Claus made an early season appearance at Main Street Attraction Antique Mall November 17 to add to the festive occasion of the Christmas Open House. "This is my first gig," said local Speedway resident Greg Ramsey as he played Santa in the unseasonably mild weather conditions. Ramsey said his wife drafted him into playing Santa. Although he likes to play Santa, he is still not sure if he wants this to be a job of multiple gigs per week. "The suit is awfully hot," he said. Santa was not the only activity happening on Main Street. Nathan Thompson is the owner of a new business at 1430 Main Street, PC Lounge . Although he is open for computer service and repair, Thompson is still placing the finishing touches on the interior appearance to offer wireless connections in a bistro lounge setting. The bistro will offer a cold food menu. He expects to receive his board of health permit by December that will pave the way for his wife Chris to run the bistro. Location is the reason Thompson opened a business on Main Street. He said he is not very familiar with the redevelopment effort other than hearing that facade improvements will happen to the buildings and condos will be stacked on top. He is looking forward to becoming part of Speedway's activities and getting to know other Main Street merchants. The Speedway Redevelopment Commission's claims show that appraisals were conducted on 1430-1434 Main Street. For more information about PC Lounge call 243-0848. |
