Hartselle Mayor Don Hall cuts the ceremonial ribbon as owners Sam and Iffy Momin look on. Members of the Hartselle Chamber of Commerce, ambassadors, local officials, employees of the restaurant, family and friends along with other well-wishers joined in the fun as the chamber celebrated the opening Wed., June 3.| Randy Garrison

After eight weeks of training, Iffy Momin, shed tears as of happiness as the new restaurant held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening  last week. Iffy along with her husband Sam are happy to have their new pizza operation officially open.

The couple lives in Priceville and has many years of food service background between them.

They mentioned during the grand opening celebration that they chose Hartselle because it was a good community. They hope to provide employment for their employees and serve the people of Hartselle the best food and service possible. In fact they make a “Promise of Delite” to their customers.

Iffy says they will “serve an authentic Italian pizza, with the dough made fresh each day, special seasoning in the sauce, which is also made fresh each day, and along with fresh vegetables. The pizzas will also contain a blend of three cheeses and fresh meats also.”

Marco’s is located at 1091 Hwy. 31 NW, in the new Dollar Tree Shopping Plaza. The operating hours are Sunday – Thursday 10:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. until midnight.