By Anthony Gorges
JC Post
After 40 years in business, Karen Eddy has decided it is time to retire and has closed the doors on her store, RC Hobbies.
The store officially opened in May of 1983 in Junction City and has been a staple in the community for the past four decades. "This was my husbands dream," Eddy said. "He wanted to get the RC club going. We outgrew our first location in the first year and expanded to our current store and have been here for the last 39 years."
Throughout the past couple of weeks many people haves stopped in and made their final purchases while sharing stories they will remember about the store. "It's been bittersweet," Eddy said. "There have been a lot of hugs and tears. It's been good."
She enjoyed many parts of owning her own store and seeing the city expand. When asked about her favorite memories, several came to mind. Eddy said, "What always makes me feel good is when people come back and say they have to stop in and see us, that probably does me the biggest up."
RC Hobbies has closed their doors. Karen Eddy is now officially retired. She said she will miss seeing everyone but looks forward to getting things done around her house and visiting friends she hasn't been able to see for a long time.