10 FOCUS - MARCH 2007 focus@observerpub.ca END OF AN ERA 1978 Settlement House 179 Queen Street Open's Its Doors 1983 First Christmas Open House 2002 Awarded Retailer of the Year Canada 1998 End of the Line Clearance Store Opens 1997 Awarded Retailer of the Year Eastern Canada 1996 Home Elements Opens 1996 Home Source Opens 1990 Tom's Back Porch A Country Bistro Opens 1987 Our House Yonge St., Thornhill Opens 1980 Ted E. Bear Toy Shop Opens 1983 From My Heart Card & Candy Store Opens 1984 First Longest Day of the Year Sale 1985 Next Door Country Classic Furniture 1986 Daphne's Ladies Wear Opens 1986 TG Mitchell's Clothing for Country Gentlemen Opens Settlement House Shops says Goodbye Thanks for the Memories 1983 Settlement House Expands to 183 Queen Street 1989 Settlement House Shops Opens 1988 Affordables Opens Downstairs *Store closes end of March 2007