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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-08-19, Page 9Wednesday, August 19, 2015 • Huron Expositor 9 Thrift shop handed an eviction notice Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor A notice of eviction may possibly put a successful second-hand shop in Sea - forth out of commission. Bonnie's Restore and Dairy Bar located on Main St. opened to the public July 2014. Since then the store said they have tripled their sales, last month the thrift shop sold more than $3900 worth of product. "A business that just opens usually fails, but ours grew and grew," said owner of Bonnie's Restore and Dairy Bar, Wayne Boyle. The store specializes in frozen sweets, used cloth- ing, electronics and a long list of other products and items. As the business developed so did their relationship with the com- munity. Currently Boyle mentioned with some of the revenue made from the business, he is donating to the Seaforth Food Bank, the hospital and the Canadian Mental Health Association. "If somebody comes here and doesn't have any money for clothes or anything we'll donate whatever they need," Boyle said. His common-law part- ner Barbara Isaac said they both saw the need for a second-hand store in a small town like Seaforth. Isaac also known as "Bon- nie" is familiar with the used item industry. She worked with the commu- nity living and volun- teered at multiple second hand clothing stores off and on for approximately 20 years. This has all been a dream that's turned into nightmare said the couple. After numerous disagreements between the two and the landlord, they were pre- sented with a notice of evic- tion, which states they must have everything in the store removed by August 31. Peter Klaver, owner, who rents to the couple said, "he's had enough" and he just wants to put this behind him. "It's business that isn't working out and I have my Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Wayne Boyle, Owner of Bonnie's Restore and Dairy Bar stands with his common-law partner Barbara Isaac in front of the second-hand store that must move on August 31 to a new location. reasons for wanting them gone," Klaver said. "They can jump up and down and scream all they want, but the bottom line is, at the end of the month the locks are getting changed and that's it." Klaver stated that he does not have any other issues with current tenants who he rents to, who also have store- fronts on Main St. This is a simple business transaction between tenants and a land- lord explained Klaver. "This isn't a case of a whole bunch of employees losing their jobs because they are going south," said Klaver. Currently Boyle and Isaac have made a petition to keep Bonnie's Restore and Dairy Bar open, the list has more than 60 residents from the area. "We will have to downsize into a smaller building and that's going to hurt us quite a bit, because winter is coming and we've got a lot of fall clothes in storage," Boyle said. Jan Hawley, the Huron East, economic develop- ment officer, is aware of the situation and she men- tioned that there are open spots for them to move to in Seaforth. "I have an inventory of available vacant space, sometimes because of the size it might not be what they're looking for," Hawley said. "In Huron East, I have the luxury of having two down- towns, so if they are looking for space and there is noth- ing that suits their needs in Seaforth. I would love to show them some space in Brussels:' As of now, Klaver plans to rent the space out as soon as possible, whereas Boyle and Isaac are currently searching for a new place for Bonnie's Restore and Dairy Bar to call home. seaforthhuronexpositor.com CLINTON & SEAFORTh zu i e PHOI Pony ' Deadline for corrections & changes September 15th Seaforth Huron Expositor 8 MA52 IN ST., SEAFORTH 519-7-0240 OR FAX US AT 519-527-2858 time again for the ever popular SEAFORTH & AREA PHONE BOOK IF YOU... • Moved • Changed Your Number • Have Your Number or Address Incorrectly Listed • Are New to Seaforth • Add Your Cell Phone ...PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE to arrange any changes necessary to ensure your Phone Book is up to date and correct! .nformation on Advertising e PHONE BOOK CALL TODAY!