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The Times Advocate, 2004-10-27, Page 88 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Huron Apothecary unveils expansion By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Huron Apothecary customers have noticed big changes recently to the Main Street business. Owners Ernie and Helen Miatello recently put the finishing touches on an expansion that doubles the drug store's size from 1,500 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. In addition to providing some much- needed additional space, the expansion offered the Miatellos the chance to re -design the entire store. They held their expan- sion celebrations last week. Ernie says he's pleased with the expansion and said it was necessary because business had increased, more room was needed for the dis- pensary and things were getting cramped. When the cafe and bake shop next door closed, the Miatellos approached the build- ing's owners about knocking down the divid- ing wall and expanding. What followed was a major job, as the wall was four feet of brick. Ernie describes Huron Apothecary's new layout as more "user friendly." The cash register is now at the front of the store, providing room for a newly -expanded dispen- sary which allows Ernie more room to talk to cus- tomers. Huron Apothecary owners Helen and Ernie Miatello stand in front of the store's new dispensary, part of a major expansion that saw the business double in size. (photo/Scott Nixon) There is also a new semi -private counselling area where personal issues can be discussed. The business has also expanded its Home Health line, which includes things like canes, bath grab bars and stools. In the past, the business didn't have enough room to carry everything the Miatellos wanted to. The new expansion provides room for Huron Apothecary to expand some of its non -pharma- cy items, although Helen says health care and meeting their customers needs are still the busi- ness's main goals. "Our customer service is our main focus," she says. Cards are now avail- able at the store, as are some boxed chocolates, including low sugar can- dies and sugar -free chocolates for diabetics. The Miatellos say the expansion has brought them "very positive" feedback from cus- tomers. Renovations started in March and the store remained open, which proved difficult for a while. They admit some of the store front busi- ness did suffer during the renovations, but pre- scriptions stayed stable. Business has now increased since the expansion. The expansion has also meant Huron Apothecary has hired an additional employee and could be looking for another part timer. Both Helen and Ernie credit the store's "top- notch" staff for being faithful to the business — Janice Webber has been with the store since 1985, while Carole Luther started in 1989. The Miatellos bought the business in 1990. Male charged with impaired wing SOUTH HURON — On Oct. 20 shortly after 10 p.m. a citizen contacted police about the driving of a person inside a small grey vehicle. An officer working in South Huron on London Road south of Exeter came across the vehicle wandering all over the roadway. The officer turned around and stopped the grey 2003 Toyota Sedan on Huron Street. The officer approached the driver, found the man was impaired and arrested him for the offence. The man was taken for breath tests that determined he had approximately twice the legal limit allowed to drive. A 38 -year-old Goderich man has been charged with impaired driving and driving a motor vehicle with over 80 mgs. He will attend court in Exeter Dec. 16. I''NICrPALIrY OF NOTICE Fire Hydrant Flushing The Municipality of South Huron, will be flushing fire hydrants for a 3 -week period starting the Week of October 25, 2004. If you experience cloudy or discolored water, please run your taps until they flow clear. This is not a health hazard. YOUR CO-OPERATION AND PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. Unusual Finds DOLLAR & DISCOUNT OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK HALLOWEEN TREATS 27 CHIPS... $4.99 LEATHER WORK GLOVES -$1 • HATS • SCARVES & GLOVES... $1.00 & UP JAM ... $1.00 2 LOCATIONS 456 MAIN ST. EXETER 63 MAIN ST. SEAFORTH ALL YOUR $1.00 & $2.00 PLUS FAMILY DISCOUNT Bluebox $6 Composter $45 Rain Barrel $55 Saving the Environment ...Priceless The Bluewater Recycling Association is proud to provide the tools that have helped you reduce the waste generated in the area by over 70%. As a matter of fact, the Association has been recognized by the Recycling Council of Ontario each of the last seven years for having the highest waste diversion in the Province. We would like to congratulate everyone for such a recycling effort. These items are available through your municipal office. ItA Riuco-11 -r Rcc:vc:I nt: �' ;c�uiation The Bluewater Recycling Association is "Your Environmental Alternative!"