Utopia grand opening; store reopens on June 10

Kaitlyn Byars (left) the Utopia store manager is shown with Yanessa Ortiz at the grand opening of the new store in downtown Forest City. With its mission, "where perfection is a state of mind" the store is operated by Rutherford Life Services (RLS) and the clients at RLS are helping make the items in the store. "They have a hand in everything," said RLS executive director Amanda Freeman. Due to the outpouring of support at the grand opening, RLS is now building up the inventory, scheduling paint parties, and completing custom orders. The shop will be open next weekend June 10 and June 11 in time for the Cherry Bounce Festival. The schedule will be posted regularly after that.

For more information contact RLS at 828-286-4352.