The Staples Motley Area Chamber of Commerce congratulated Midwest Family Eye Center as they moved into their new location at 121 4th St. NE in Staples. Left to right: Chuck Meyer, chamber treasurer; Michelle Yungbauer, Optician; Dr. Jackie McCall, Optometrist; Shannon Ostlund, Manager; Morgen Martin, chamber director; Judy Jenkins, chamber board director; Lee Jenkins, chamber board. Dr. Anna Malikowski, Optometrist is available for appointments and Dr. David Sabir, Ophthalmologist, for surgery consultatations.

The building, owned by Lakewood Health System, most recently served as a dance studio - before that, Rexall Drug and Beckett Drug, dating back to 1919. Following rennovations, Midwest Family Eye Center has been in their new offices about two weeks. The new awning on the front of the building was installed Oct. 30, during the snowstorm.(Staples World photo by Janice Winter)