7/1/14 - An area business has reached a unique milestone. Today marks the 100th anniversary celebration for Rolison PRO Hardware in downtown Brighton. The old-fashioned hardware store on West Main Street, which is known for its friendly service, began operations in 1914 at a location across the street. Owner John Kudla says their current location was built in 1923 and owned by the Rolison Family until his father bought it in July of 1974, when he was just 12 year old. He says heâs been working there ever since. Kudla recalled that first day his father bought the business and their very first customer. Kudla says his dad realized he didnât have any change and slipped him a $20 bill to run across the street and make change while he talked with the customer. Kudla says theyâve resisted efforts to modernize, and that the store is not computerized. He says they still use a paper system to record purchases and then bill customers at the end of the month. Kudla is planning celebrations throughout the day to mark the anniversary. (JK)
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