Closing

Six years ago my parents purchased and began running the T-bird Center, a convenience store in Bushton. Yesterday they closed the doors. Financially it just wasn't supporting their family. They did have someone decide to purchase the store. I'm not sure when they take over ownership. They recently decided to purchase it and everything wouldn't be finalized by today.



Since purchasing the store, my parents made a few updates. The main one being that they added an grill and fryer and started serving food. A couple years ago they added Hunt Brothers Pizza. The food helped them out a lot but it still wasn't enough. Over the 6 years, the store was broken into 3 times. Things were stolen, mostly beer and cigarettes and some money, and doors were broken. Most of the citizens of Bushton were helpful during these times. They even gave money to pay the insurance deductible to get the doors fixed. My family is thankful to those people who cared so much to help us out during hard times.



My brother, sisters and I all worked in the store. This was my job after graduating from college while looking for a job. By running the store, it has enabled my father to become the high school head girls basketball coach. He wants to continue to coach so now must find a job that will enable him to do that.



I pray that the new owners can do well in the store and keep it open for the people of Bushton. I also pray that my dad can find something that will enable him to continue coaching and also provide for my mom and sisters still at home.



Thank you to all of those people who patronized the T-Bird Center while the Clark's were owners the last 6 years.

Yesterday we went and ate lunch at the store.

Here is Scott and Cheyenne playing games while waiting on our food.

Grandma and Cheyenne at the store.

Cheyenne and Papa in the kitchen!