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Olwyn Bennett hoes to turn the Carlow Variety Store into an old fashion country store but
knows it will take ime. Even though a few changes will be made, Olwyn will continue to
make the meat trari for customers who order them. ( photo by Anne Narejko)
Couple take new challenge
BY ANNE NAREJKO
It's a totally new experience for the
Bennett's but one that they have plans for.
About two weeks ago, Harold and Olwyn
Bennett took over as the new owners of the
Carlow Variety Store and are busy
organizing it to their liking.
The couple came from Whales in 1954,
leaving their families behind, but started a
new life for themselves here in Canada.
They lived in Woodstock\and then moved
to Windsor but felt isolateti there because
one of their sons was living it Kincardine.
"We know this area fairly well," com-
mented Harold. "We just love the coun-
® tryside."
Olwyn will be running the store, with the
help of her husband, and she has some plans
for turning it into an old fasiion country
store, similar to The General Store in New
Dundee where they have some homemade
items.
"1 want to make the store int( a country
store, not a variety store. It will take a lot of
hard work, and time, but it should be nice,"
explained Olwyn.
She hopes that by next summer she will
have a gift department organized for the
tourist that stop in. But right now she is busy
making cold meat trays that people order
for parties, and on weekends, she has fresh
meat, such as pork roasts, hamburg, and
country sausage. By the end of the month,
Olwyn hopes to have fresh hot coffee and h
spiced apple cider available in the store.
While his wife is working in the store,
Harold plans to restore their house.
"I'd like to get the house back to its old
elegance, but just as a hobby," he ex-
plained.
Since it has been a hectic few weeks with
trying to get themselves settled as well as
run the store, the Bennett's are a little tired.
"We're tired, but happy," explained
Olwyn, "The people here are so honest,
friendly and open."
As soon as they saw the store on top of the
hill, and at crossroads, they knew that it was
the ideal store.
r. and Mrs. Robert Rist
elebrate 60t: .. ® were
c9ongi atulacita, to Mr. and Ml�s.:Iiobe�rt
Bisset of Goderich who celebrated their Nth
wedding.a>fudversary with an Open House In
the church parlor of Knox- Presbyterian
Church, Goderleh, onSaturday, October 80
Mr. and Mrs. Went have a wide circle of
friends; as they have lived in both Colborne
Township and Goderich. Mr. Bisset was one
of the brothers in the former "Bisset Bros."
dairy business of Saltford Heights.
Mr. and Mrs. Bisset have one son, the other role plays. They also played "Buyer
Reverend Robert M. Bisset of Forest; one Bingo."
daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Mollie) Mansz qf Home activities for this meeting are to
Goderich; eight grandchildren; and four complete a club evaluation and fill out a
great-grandchildren. record of achievement.
Many friends and relatives attended the Mary Kay representative, Diane Dale,
Open House to offer best wishes to Mr. and demonstrated make-up application.
Mrs. Bisset. They received numerous cards Members were reminded to complete
and messages, among them special ones their project manuals by October 31 and the
from Dr. and Mrs. Richard Stewart of . meeting adjourned.–by Virginia Hook and
London and Dr. and Mrs. R.G. McMillan of Judy Walter.
Burlington, former ministers of Knox
Church and their wives; and the Reverend
and Mrs. G. Lockhart . Royal, present
minister of Knox and his wife.
Messages and plaques were also received
from Buckingham Palace; Lieutenant
Governor John Aird; Huron -Bruce MP
Murray Cardiff; Huron -Middlesex MPP
Jack Riddell; and Knox Presbyterian
Church.
Long distance phone calls were received
from Scotland, England and Australia.
Floral arrangements included one from
the Town of Goderich; one from friends in
New Zealand; and others from friends and
family.
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4-11 News
The sixth and seventh regular meetings of
the Tiger Dunlop 4-H "Confident Con-
sumers" were held October 16 at the home
of leader, Sharon Edward.
The sixth meeting was opened with the 4-H
Pledge and the roll call which was "Share
with the group one of the things you have to
smile about."
Mrs: Edward discussed with the mem-
bers, "The rights and responsibilities of
consumers, the right to be heard and
complaining in person, by phone and by
mail."
All members participated in a nail
manicure and discussed general foot care.
They then participated in a crossword
puzzle about the outer extremities.
For home activities, each member is to
give someone in his or her family a
manicure and report his or her comments
and prepare a brief report on his or her
special project.
The seventh meeting roll call was "List
two things you plan to do in the future to be a
more responsible consumer". Members
each gave a brief report on his or her special
project, and participated in a role play, "A
friend indeed is a friend in need", as well as
Calf Club
Exam night for the Dungannon Calf Club
was held October 16 at 8 p.m. in the
Dungannon Agricultural Hall. All members
wrote exams.
The John Clark Memorial Scholarship
Award essay topic chosen was "Why Join 4 -
II?".
Members voted on the Sandy Kolkman
Trophy which goes to the member who
displays leadership and joyful co-operation
with others.
Members were reminded of the Awards
Night November 25 at 8 p.m. in Clinton high
school.
The Dungannon Calf Club banquet will be
held Nvoember 27 at 7 p.m. in the
Agricultural Hall. The executive is
responsible for this affair.
It was announced that the club did well at
the Seaforth Championship Show.
The Club decided to hold a draw on a
blanket to raise funds for club work and
members will be selling this tickets soon.–
by Judy Walter.
Social News
Guests with Mrs. Hume Clutton recently
were her son, Edward Clutton and his wife
and son Robert of Burlington. Mrs. Clutton's
friends, Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Poland from
Gates Mills, Ohio, visited with her and other
relatives in the district recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Enc Fteaburn of Colborne
Township and son Earl of Toronto visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Reaburn at Sun-
dridge, Ontario over the Thanksgiving
holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. Avard Miller, who operated
the Carlow Store for several years, have
sold the store and moved to their home at
the Nile. The community welcomes the new
owners, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bennett. They
are wished success in their new venture.
May promote free parking
Goderich town council will seek input
from the Business Improvement Area
(BIA) on a suggestion from councilor
John Doherty to waive restricted parking
on The Square from December 1 to
January I, 1984.
Parking on The Square is restricted to
two hours but Doherty said perhaps the
restrictions could be lifted to promote
shopping in the core area during the
Christmas season, Bylaw enforcement
officer, Dick Eisler, said parking tickets
have never been issued during a two-week
period before Christmas but the public was
never informed of the benevolent action.
Deputy -reeve Jim Britnell expressed
concern that parking without the threat of
a ticket would result in less turnover of
parking spots on The Square.
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